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Subject 2660 – Celia Fortunatè, designated citizen of the needle. Subject experiencing traumatic, violent delusions during waking moments. Subject remains pacified and under control of Whitenoise. Medication has been prescribed.
Subject 0357 – Vi Yulquen, designated Matriarch of the needle. Subject is under constant surveillance due to her wish to experience harm. This is in direct contravention of Whitenoise's programming. Also supplier of the drug classified as Slow. Editing is required.
Subject 0841 – Chief Blue. Technician in symbiotic relationship with this Whitenoise system. Knowledgeable in human psychological evaluation. Subject has been diagnosed a voyeur, and has a dangerous obsession with the Red Tape. Machine augmentation is favoured to curb this defect.
Subject [error] – Melanie Bush, designated companion of subject 3999. Subject [error] is not chipped and is a threat. Her ability to harm has not been checked, compromising the continued security programming of this Whitenoise system. She must be inhibited.
Subject 3999 – the Doctor. Subject has committed homicide. This subject now in constant redline. His propensity for violence remains unchecked. Analysis suggests synchronisation with the killer. The Doctor will attempt to kill again. He must be stopped.
Sylvester McCoy is the Doctor in Red.
Sylvester McCoy (The Doctor)
Bonnie Langford (Mel)
Denise Hoey (Nuane)
Sean Oliver (Chief Blue)
Peter Rae (Draun)
Kellie Ryan (Celia Fortunaté)
Sandi Toksvig(Vi Yulquen)
John Stahl (Whitenoise)
Steven Wickham (Uviol)
Written By: Stewart Sheargold
Directed By: Gary Russell
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The removal of violence from human society is a common topic in science fiction. From the abolition of natural urges through drugs and technology (Aldous Huxley's Brave New World and Stephen King's The End of the Whole Mess) to mental conditioning (Anthony Burgess' A Clockwork Orange) to precognition (Steven Spielberg's Minority Report) to computer control (Ira Levin's This Perfect Day) to large metal robots duking it out in lieu of national armies (Stuart Gordon's Robot Jox), to even going so far as to removing anyone considered a criminal from society entirely (John Carpenter's Escape from New York).
On the other hand, sometimes mankind embraces the concept of violence wholeheartedly. Human history is filled with conflict, struggle, wars, destruction, all brought about solely by the decisions of those eagerly carried by those who rule and carried out by those who are ruled. And such violence is often met, and can only be dissuaded, by equal or superior violence.
Sometimes, though…we get lucky. Jesus Christ. William Penn. Martin Luther King. Mahatma Gandhi. Jose Ferrer. It's people like these, who turned away and shunned violence, that gives me hope for my stepdaughter's future. After all, mankind's capacity for infinite evil is exceeded only by his capacity for infinite good…
Red is a tale about two halves of a society; one half that has embraced all things sensual and sensational, and another who have voluntarily given up their capacity for violence, or so their memories have been edited to believe. Red fails to fully flesh out both the world and the secondary characters, providing the barest hint of backstory for the sole purpose of a momentary scene or action. But what makes this story truly memorable is some great acting by all involved, including an absolutely killer performance form Sylvester McCoy, as well as an amazing effort by the production staff that ranks among the best sound work Big Finish has ever produced!
The Needle is where the upper class lives – a living bio-structure that reconstructs and grows itself to meet their every whim. In return, all residents of the Needle have agreed to be chipped. red. A small device in their heads regulates their emotions, controlling them and cutting off any fits of violence or rage that might occur before even a finger can twitch in anger, along with any necessary brain editing to remove the lingering mental residue of the potential outburst. Red. All monitored by the all-knowing, all-seeing computer known as Whitenoise. Having their emotions dulled is a small price to pay to live in safety and security, Red!, as opposed to the wild and untamed city as the base of the Needle. But in a city where one's own memories can be rewritten at a moment's notice, if violence and murder did occur, would anyone even noticed? RED!
The Doctor is about to find out, RED!, as he finds himself under the "care" of Whitenoise, RED! RED! RED!, chipped against this will, RED! RED! RED! and somehow connected to a murder who is using the chipped to commit the most heinous of crimes. For a Time Lord who abhors but commits violence when necessary, feeling the raw emotion and hatred of the murderer is nothing less than actually committing the murder itself…
Stewart Sheargold has written for several Big Finish ranges, including Bernice Summerfield, Gallifrey, and the Companion Chronicle The Darkening Eye. Red is the first of three main range stories that Sheargold has penned. It's a solid effort by Sheargold, specifically the interesting premise of the Doctor being mentally linked with a serial killer to the extent that the Doctor sees AND feels everything that's happening as if he was the murderer himself. The suppression of a society's anger leading to that anger slowly digitizing itself inside a network of chips is unique as well, as well as the characterization and choices of the characters as the story progresses. However, Red is nothing that science fiction fans haven't seen, read, or heard before. A society separated into haves and haves not, anarchy and freedom on one side, decadence and control on the other, which members of both sides dabbling in the affairs of the other to taste forbidden pleasures. A controlled society slowly crumbling as the machine meant to watch over them tries to maintain order by any means necessary. These are standard science fiction concepts, and Sheargold does little within the script to differentiate the society of the Needle. Very little is even hinted – where did Whitenoise come from? Where did the chipping process come from, for that matter? How come passersby to the planet are captured and chipped without anyone else in the galaxy…or in the Needle…complaining? Is outside the Needle really that unsafe? Is the Needle just one building on a planet, or is it another case of one city representing the entire planet? How did Celia end up on the planet? Within Sheargold's script, information is only revealed for the purpose of that scene, even that moment within a scene, and rarely brought up again. By perhaps going for stripped down, bare bones story telling, Red veers a bit too far in that direction. It barely meets the legal muster of the famous case "Show vs. Tell."
Red's high points lie within its actors. The cast of Red all give solid performances, with a few hitting absolute standout territory. Brother and sister Druan and Nuane, played by Peter Rae and Denise Hoey, play the "ruffians" who introduce Mel to the seedy side of the Needle, including the existence of a drug known as "Slow" that halts the perception of time's passage as well as rebuilds a subject's nervous system. They're good in their parts, as they realize Mel is capable of truly hurting them and consistently urge her to do so in order for them to feel true pain, with Druan giving just the amount of bravado to give his final fate some emotional heft. Sean Oliver, who played Stuart in the final televised story of the classic series, Survival, plays Chief Blue, the operator of Whitehouse who is thrilled that Whitenoise can track and stop Red's violence. He steadfastly refuses to be further augmented by Whitehouse, stating being chipped is good enough for him, trying to balance maintaining his humanity with suppressing his emotions. It's refresher to have an overseer-type is a story like this who isn't crazy or attempting to completely throw away his humanity. Noted writer and broadcaster (she hates the word "comedienne") Sandi Toksvig is a delight as Vi Yulquen, chipped tenant of the needle who nonetheless craves any and all things sensational, especially the rumors of a tape laying out the last moments of Red's victims. Her accent is instantly memorable, with an underlying aura of desire as she talks about violence, threatening and begging Mel at the same time to hurt her.
This the last story to date that Bonnie Langford has done with Sylvester McCoy, and indeed the last Langford will do with McCoy for NINE years until 2015's We Are The Daleks. Apparently, there was a mix up between Langford and Big Finish, where Langford thought Big Finish didn't want to work with her anymore and Big Finish thought Langford didn't want to work with them anymore! From her audio debut in The Fires of Vulcan through Thicker Than Water, Langford has been a delight as computer programmer Melanie Bush. She's overcome any stigma that may have existed from her time on television (for the record, I always liked her – there are no bad Doctor or companions, only bad writers. Proof? Paradise Towers). For her last story, Mel is once again seperated from the Doctor, in a world where everyone realizes Mel is capable of violence and requesting her to hurt them. Langford channels both Mel's disgust with the society and its people, talking about how humans aren't supposed to cut off their emotions while doing her best to control hers, with mixed results as she gives in, as lightly as she can, when Yulquen threatens her. It's a fine sendoff for Mel, although for a staunch vegetarian, the ease at which she is convinced to take Slow seems just a bit out of character for her.
Veteran John Stahl, known for his recent work as Rickard Karstark on Game of Thrones, plays the all-seeing
computer Whitenoise. I was warned before listening to this audio that the melodious sounds of his voice would risk putting me to sleep, and they were right. Stahl, though the aid of voice modulation, absolutely nails the cadence of a computer given voice, speaking evenly, without emotion, without emphasis, but with pure, 100% rationality. Much like how Chief Blue doesn't throw away his humanity, as the story progresses Whitenoise doesn't turn evil and his programming doesn't decay. Everything Whitenoise does is exactly what his programmed parameters allow him to do. Sheargold's script shows what happens if a computer, devoid of human emotion, takes control, and doesn't rely on the standard cliches of conflicting orders or mechanical insanity to do so, and Stahl's even keeled, emotionless performance is perfect to convey this.
Put simply, Red is one of Sylvester McCoy's finest performances for Big Finish, hands down. Coming immediately on the heels of Unregenerate!, McCoy embraces the concept of the Doctor being forced to experience violence on the most primal level. The Doctor has always been opposed to violence unless no other option presents itself, and even then he dives in with the greatest reluctance (or regret after the fact). But what happens in the forced absence of violence, when the most basic of urges becomes verboten, when the CHOICE is forbidden? It's incredibly off-putting to hear the Doctor argue for violence, until one realizes he's arguing for the chance, for someone to chose NOT to be violent, and McCoy runs with it. But it's not just the Doctor's defense of the moral high ground that makes his performance. When the Doctor is joined with the Red, McCoy gives listeners both the Doctor's fear and a hint of the Doctor's embrace of the violence against his will. McCoy bounces back and forth between the raw emotion of impending murder and over 900 years of fighting against the very thing, and when the time comes to confront Red head-on, the Doctor dives right into the moment with the same wisdom and disdain that listeners have come to expect from the Seventh Doctor. Red, at its core, is a story that shows just how violent the Doctor COULD be if he ever decided to truly become the Valeyard or the Time Lord Victorious.
Although, let's be honest. The highlight of McCoy's performance in this story is every time he says the word "Red" and rolls the living heck out of those "R's." Honestly, any time Sylvester McCoy speaks under the influence of Red, it's a virtual feast for one's ears. There's no describing just how amazing these moments are.
There are two nearly universal truths when it comes to Big Finish. One, Colin Baker will always give a great performance. Two, the sound design and music will always be top notch. Red is an incredible peace of work from ERS, aka Andy Hardwick and Gareth Jenkins. The voice modulation works alone is worth the price of purchasing this story, as the voices of those under the influence of Red speed up, digitize, and merge together into a cacophony of crimson. But that's not all. The sounds of dirigibles, the videos of violence in Yulquen's apartment, the experiences of those under the effect of Slow, and the overall presentation of Whitenoise; it all adds up, all of it, to some of the best post-production work Big Finish has ever put together. ERS deserves full credit and praise for their efforts. And also, whoever game up with that CD cover deserves a pat on the back. It's absolutely stunning.
After writing this review, I've found myself convinced Red is a much better story that I thought upon initially finishing it. The setting and moments might be underdeveloped, but the work of the cast and crew more than make up for those shortcomings, and the message about having the capability to make the right choice is one that stands out after some thought or a second listen. Red is a solid effort by all involved, and definitely a story worth giving a chance.
+ Great performances, especially by Sylvester McCoy and John Stahl
+ Top notch sound work by Andy Hardwick and Gareth Jenkins
+ An interesting take on free will – having the ability to CHOSE not to do something.
– Underdeveloped setting
Synopsis – Red's standard plot and underdeveloped setting are more than redeemed by some fantastic acting and astonishing sound work.
Next up – Peri's friend, Katherine Chambers, mourns her father while Peri finds herself meeting some other familiar faces…
Colin Baker is the Doctor in…The Reaping.


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I have this month's finish from my DSDUCJFC 2015 WIPs. This is Spring from The Four Seasons; a companion for Winter which I finished last month and for Autumn completed in 2015. It's finish number 28 out of the 59 starts for the Challenge so I'm very nearly half way there!
At the end of last month I left it like this:
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I will be finishing Summer this year, although not for a few months yet. Maybe that was bad planning but in the meantime I've lots of other lovely (in my opinion anyway!) pieces to work on and finish.
2018 has been good for me so far, stitching and finishing wise, and I don't often thank you for the wonderful, positive and encouraging comments you have been leaving. So, thank you one and all! Towards the end of last year I was seriously contemplating giving up on my blog... I'm so glad I didn't!
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We had a visit today from our foster care support worker. We are on hold as foster parents for six months because we have just completed the adoptions, but we haven't seen our support worker since late this summer and she wanted to stop by. She is wonderful (as long as we remember that everything we say to her can and will be documented!) and Max in particular is fond of her which is great since he isn't really fond of many people. (Sounds like he IS genetically related to his mother and I!)
Anyway, she came over and brought us a beautiful bouquet as a congratulations on the adoptions and we were sitting at the kitchen table when Shel arrived from picking up school kids and brought in some groceries. She put the bags on the kitchen floor and went out to the vehicle for more. Max went over to the bags and started to unpack them and put stuff away. He brought out a frozen pizza and went to put it into the freezer of the mini-fridge. I said to him "That won't fit in there Maxie, it needs to go downstairs." He said "It will..." he put it in and shut the door. It fit.
Then he went to put something else in and he had to move a jar of pickles in the door to fit everything and he put the jar on the top shelf of the door. The lid of the jar was taller than the space allowed for and it hung out and appeared as though it would impede the closing of the door. The support worker and I both said " The door won't close Maxie." He said, "It will." and shut the door. I said to her, "I think we need to stay out of it, he obviously knows more about putting away groceries than you and I do!"
Shel called me tonight at work to see if I had any idea where he put the cucumber. I had no idea and would hate to even try and guess, but I was tempted for a minute to suggest to Shel she wake him and ask him where it was - in payback for EVERY night when he wakes us in the middle of the night!
Shel made Maxie and the support worker a cup of tea each. Max LOVES tea. They were sitting at the kitchen table together drinking tea and she said to him, "We both love tea, we will have to drink more tea together" to which he responded "At your house?!"
I know, every part of me knows, that he has disabilities, but in these moments like today I am just SOOO grateful for all that he understands and does and I put out of my mind for just one minute my concerns for the future, his and ours, and I bask in his personality. His growing, glowing personality.
My number one.
We must be willing to let go of the life we have planned, so as to have the life that is waiting for us. ~ E.M. Forster
Thursday, November 25, 2010
4 comments:
- Mia Celeste said...
This is a nice story. I like how Max can tell what will fit. :) Happy Thanksgiving!
- November 25, 2010 at 2:09 PM
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- November 25, 2010 at 2:10 PM
- Mickey Blumental said...
What an incredible little boy! He sounds more fun than a barrel of genetically engineered Great Dane - Pandas.
With this attitude and spirit I'm sure he's going to be OK.
- November 25, 2010 at 3:00 PM
- Teena in Toronto said...
He sounds like an awesome little guy!
- November 28, 2010 at 12:22 PM
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When most people think of Tokusatsu in Japan, they think of shows like Super Sentai. They think of shows like Kamen Rider. They think of shows like Ultraman, or even Godzilla. Rarely do people think of GARO, when they think of tokusatsu.
I really hope that changes, because there is a whole new world of more, adult orientated tokusatsu out there. We're going to dive into it head first, with 2005's….GARO.
GARO, is not produced by TOEI (much like it's Super Sentai or Kamen Rider brethren.) While most tokusatsu is very…kid friendly-GARO…is not. Not by any stretch of the imagination. GARO is dark, bloody, violent. The show has partial nudity, and when the fan sub groups put in random swear words-it actually makes sense. Here's the basic plot synopsis of GARO, which lasted from 2005-2006, and ran for 25 episodes.
Garo focuses on the life of Kouga Saezima, who has assumed the title of Makai Knight to protect humanity against dark demonic manifestations called "Horrors." In his quest to purge them, he encounters a young girl named Kaoru whom he saves from a Horror, but who is stained with its demonic blood. As a rule, those that have been stained by the blood of a Horror shall be cut down, or else they will die painfully in approximately 100 days. Kouga spares Kaoru and tries to find a way to purify her before her remaining time expires. Thus, the series focuses on Kouga's developing relationship with Kaoru and his stand in protecting humanity in accordance with the wishes of his father, the previous Garo. In the process, encountering another Makai Knight named Rei Suzumura who eventually becomes his ally, Kouga confronts his father's former disciple who is also the cause of recent string of Horror attacks in preparation of a more sinister advent of the Horrors' originator Messiah.
It's definitely not for kids. Fans of high octane swordplay and martial arts action? Yes. Fans of dark, violent movies? Yes. Fans of bad-asses-in-equally-bad-ass-white-trench-coats-kicking-the-shit-out-of-demons-over-a-hot-japanese-girl-while-kicking-ass-with-an-equally-bad-ass-dude-in-black? HELL YES!
GARO follows Kouga, his enchanted ring, Zaruba, his butler Gonza, the second hero of the series, Rei (aka the Silver Knight Zero) and Miss Kaoru, as they travel the world expelling Horrors from the world.
Kouga starts off as a loner, stoic and unmoved. He only lives to destroy the Horrors that plague humanity. He meets Kaoru, an artist who was attacked by a Horror. She is stained by the Horrors blood, and Kouga decided to keep her alive instead of slaying her-and uses her as bait to attract other Horrors. Pretty good plan actually, considering what happens to people infected by Horrors.
Horrors attract the darkness in the human soul. Now in most toku shows (read: Super Sentai, Kamen Rider, etc)-if a random civilian is affected by the Monster of the Week, the changes put into place are usually automatically reversed when said monster is destroyed. So you'd think the same for the Realm of GARO right? When the Horror is slayed, the human returns to normal…no harm, no fou-OH MY GOD. What do you mean the person dies?
Yep. No compassion. You bond with a horror, you die. That's pretty much the order of things. It my friends, is awesome.
The show is done with ALOT of CGI, while I prefer the frantic wire-fu that a Koichi Sakamoto brings to shows like Super Sentai and Kamen Rider (which is the sole reason Fourze is AWESOME!), I really like it. The armored battles really aren't much. Usually they're when a Horror has fully evolved-Kouga summons his armor, does some fancy ass move-and it blows up. That's it…
Thats another thing…the henshin sequences in GARO are just so….meh. They throw their sword in the air, cut a magical circle into the [presumably] fabric of reality, and their armor spills out. It just doesn't seem as heroic as Gentaro slapping on the Fourze Driver, flipping a few switches and yelling "ITS SPACE TIME!!!"….or as stoically badsss as Shotoro plugging the Joker memory into his belt, doing his bad ass pose, and asking a baddy to 'count up their crimes'…..i guess because its not a kids show out to sell toys-it doesn't need a flashy henshin sequence….but still…
the REAL action is the unmorphed swordplay between the characters. The closest fairly mainstream show in the US I've found to match the level of excitement was Highlander: The Series. The swordplay IS the focus. Hell, there's an entire episode of "Makai Senki" (the 2011 follow up series…which we'll discuss at another time) where Rei fights a man named Juuzou (no…not THAT Juuzou….I know, I wished too, the set up were there. Gedoushu are basically Horrors…he was possessed by a sword…), where the whole time they compliment each others swordplay!
But that's another blog….
Overall, the action is fantastic. The monster designs are CREEPY AS FUCK. SERIOUSLY! I guess since you're dealing with demons-they'd kinda have to be…but holy wow…some crazy stuff in here.
All in all, GARO is a lot of fun. I'd recommend checking out the "Red Requiem" movie. It doesn't require any particular knowledge of GARO, but gives you pretty good look into his world. Its what I started with, and I fell in love.
Go check it out…NOW! TVN has it subbed, and I think Over-Time does too…I know I get my Makai Senki (and Fourze…and Gokaiger) subs from Over-Time, and you should too…


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Is it time to stop fighting federal laws to protect taxpayer interest
by Stephanie Root
Idaho has made the news across the nation, and at the very least into Canada, over the past week for an incident that happened in our backyard. I did a Google search and came across over 30 different newspapers who had shared the AP story, some of them small weeklies like us and some of them big time papers with big time names. My journey stopped at 30 not because I had run out of articles, but because Google said they had filtered out the rest due to the repetitive nature of the information in each article. Who knows how many news outlets it was actually covered in. Anyone not lying under a rock probably already realizes that I am talking about the seizure of a load of product that was listed as hemp. Not only was the load seized, but the driver of the truck was arrested on felony drug trafficking charges. The Idaho State Police were quick to tout the largest pot bust in the agencies history and quickly distributed pictures of the 6,700 lb load. Now the firm who owns the truck and its product is putting all of their financial might behind their employee and suing the state and Ada County for the return of their product.
Recently the National Farm Bill Act was passed, which legalized growing hemp for industrial purposes at the Federal level. The hemp plant which is another strain of Cannabis and a cousin plant to Marijuana has been a very profitable cash crop for states for decades. It is a versatile crop that has been used to make clothing, paper, rope, building materials, health products and health foods for years. In the federal bill it is now legal to grow cannabis with a THC level under three percent. Strains of Marijuana which are used to get "high" usually come in around 25 percent THC. After the arrest and seizure a spokesperson for ISP said that field tests do not determine THC levels and the agency is waiting on expedited results of further testing of the load.
The Farm Bill as a whole has been touted by all of Idaho's elected officials in Washington D.C. as a win for the state and for agriculture in general. The Farm Bill states it is up to each state to legalize the growth of hemp and as early as next week a bill aiming to do that very thing will be introduced at the State House. I have read that portions of Idaho are prime hemp growing locations, but this editorial is not about whether or not I feel that Idaho is missing out on an economic boost and tax revenue by not taking advantage of growing industrial hemp.
Idaho has a long history of going against federal law. It is ingrained in the Idaho way of life to question the authority of the federal government. Taking a look at the history books you can find examples dating back to our earliest days as a territory. Idahoans don't like being told what to do by our friends in Washington. But at what cost to the taxpayer?
So far Idaho has gone to bat on many occasions to fight federal laws and have faced hefty lawsuits, legal fees and has missed out on funding from the feds more then once.
Tonight I did research on a piece of Idaho trivia that has been on the tip of my tongue since news of this story broke. I don't remember where I originally heard it and did not have the time to fully research it like I would have liked to, but at some point in time I learned about Idaho going to bat against federal law in the seventies time frame. I feel like it was over raising the drinking age, but could also have had to do with driving ages, speed limits etc. Our state government puffed our chest and said 'you can't tell us what to do', the feds said "oh really, well we are pulling federal funding for..." I think the funding was for the transportation department and funding for building and maintaining our infrastructure. Eventually during that particular spiff we cried "uncle" and backed down.
In the more recent history there are significant examples to choose from. The fight to uphold our right to ban same sex marriages after it was ruled unconstitutional quickly comes to mind. Idaho's ban was voted for and approved as a ballot initiative so I can understand why Idaho pushed for its citizens rights in the beginning. However, by the end of the drawn out fight even conservatives who were against same sex marriages were calling on Butch Otters administration to stop the bleeding of taxpayer funds as the state lost court battle after court battle.
Another was our fight against Obamacare, not only was the state ruled against in that case, but once again taxpayer money was lost and with the refusal to expand medicaid we have missed out on federal funding. Currently we are all watching while a similar fight plays out in the Idaho Supreme Court as they have to decide whether a ballot initiative approving Medicaid expansion is constitutional.
Another example was Idaho's passing of a nullification law saying our state law trumped federal gun control laws in 2016. We were one of a few different states to pass such laws. The federal government, through Attorney General Eric Holder, was quick to declare such laws unconstitutional.
Idaho did not stop there; in recent years there has been more then one attempt to pass a bill saying the state was not beholden to follow federal laws we don't agree with. The bill has died on the floor each time it was introduced, but with the most recent attempt being in 2018 it is safe to say it will probably be brought up again.
Currently 41 states allow the growing of hemp including all of our neighbor states. It is safe to assume this load of hemp will not be the last one that is attempted to be transported through Idaho and according to the lawsuit filed by the company it is declared right in the Farm Act that states and tribes cannot lawfully stop the transportation of hemp on Interstates traveling through our land. So the question is: how much money is the state going to spend preventing transportation of a lucrative crop that our farmers are banned from growing just because we consider its cousin a "bad seed"?
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During Life Design, my biggest aha moment was when I realised what is was that I really want to do, that I can do it and that I am worth it. I decided that I wanted to work in finance for a law firm, and was really excited about the idea of starting a business, and didn't want to spend my days at home anymore.
Within a week of completing Life Design, I got a contract as a book keeper at a law firm, it happened so quickly, which was amazing because I never thought I was good enough to work in a place like that. I also never thought that I would be able to start a business, and have started my own business called "Luxuries from Home" that helps people to find large discounts on luxury travel. I also got together with a couple of others and started a book keeping business which is off to a good start too.
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But enough psychology. Today I am happy to be able to report that I actually wrote something this week: a "shitty first draft" (as Anne Lamott calls it in Bird by Bird) of that magical realism short story I got the idea for when I was sick. I'm feeling rather guarded about it because I like the premise so much and think it might be somewhat original, so no excerpts for you this week.
Also this week I emailed the partial drafts of the other three speculative fiction stories I've been working on to a colleague of mine. ("Partial drafts" = missing a beginning, middle, and/or ending.) I think I needed some professional feedback in order to revive my interest in them. I've been rather sick of them. Or maybe just frustrated with myself. At any rate, this colleague was luckily willing to do a trade, so I got some good feedback on one of my stories, and she promised to read the other two soon. And after talking with her I was able to do some more work on the story she'd read. Hooray!
We're already entering Week 5 of this Round of Words in 80 Days. According to my original plan I should be done with first drafts of all five stories by the end of this week, but I don't see that happening. I'd have to finish three more drafts and write a whole new one. But I'd be happy if I had two more completed drafts by the end of this week. I'm *so close* on some of them, but trying to write the missing pieces feels like trying to squeeze water out of a rock.
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Prancer is one of Santa's Reindeer; therefore the costume can make a great idea for a Christmas Party. Prancer doesn't have any distinguishing features like Rudolf, except in the antlers. Prance tends to have more antlers than other reindeer in most depictions. To make it absolutely clear as to what Santa reindeer you are you can add the name to the costume. See our materials needed and instructions section for more.
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Cisco promotes Hani Raad to GM for MidEast West region
Raad joined Cisco over 11 years ago and has 24-year background of regional ICT sector experience
Cisco has revealed that Hani Raad has been appointed general manager for its West region in the Middle East.
Under his new role, Hani Raad will focus on Cisco's digital transformation initiatives in Kuwait, Bahrain, the Levant and Iraq, where he will work with Cisco's partner ecosystem to support government and private sector customers.
Raad will also leverage Cisco's growing portfolio of solutions and work to strengthen collaboration with governments and Cisco's partner network to ensure that Cisco remains the region's partner of choice for digitisation.
David Meads, vice president - Middle East & Africa, Cisco, said: "The appointment of Hani as general manager for the West region comes at a time when many governments across the region have drawn out national transformation programs in which maximising their digital economic output is given high priority.
"Hani is an experienced executive who brings a great deal of energy and commitment to this role, and I am confident that his market knowledge and depth of expertise will support our efforts as Cisco continues to play a leading role in developing the region's digital ecosystem."
"I look forward to my new role and am excited about the tremendous opportunities that are present across the countries I oversee," said Raad. "As a company at the forefront of digital business transformation with the broadest technology solutions, Cisco is well positioned to help accelerate the digital transformation of our customers in a meaningful way. By leveraging our global experience and industry-leading innovations we are able to help the region's organizations become future-ready as they transition towards the digital era."


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HARARE – Harare City are sweating for the services of influential midfielder Nathan Ziwini and captain Godfrey Nguwodzawo ahead of their Mbada Diamonds Cup quarterfinal match against Hwange on Saturday.
The Sunshine Boys has been relatively injury free this season, but Bigboy Mawiwi is worried about the injury of his two key players, who have been instrumental to their fine run this year.
The duo picked knocks in their 1-1 draw against Chicken Inn. City coach Mawiwi said the pair's fitness will be assessed before they can make a decision.
"Nguwodzawo and Ziwini did not train today. We are not yet sure with the extent of their injuries," Mawiwi told the Daily News on Tuesday.
"The doctors will assess the two players so that we can prepare properly for the tie. These are players whom you don't want to lose especially at this height of the season."
Mawiwi, whose team is still in the reckoning for the Premiership title said they are looking forward to do well in the Mbada Cup.
Harare City are currently third on the log tied on 41 points with second placed Highlanders.
"Hwange are tough opponents but we also want to do well in this cup. Despite the injuries of those guys our preparations are going on well. Cup games are tricky but the important thing is to ensure you progress to the level.
"It's a 50-50 situation but I am confident we can make it to the next round. We only need to stay focused on every match."
In other matches, current Castle Premiership log leaders and defending champions Dynamos will be at home against How Mine at Rufaro. Calisto Pasuwa's men needed a late Clive Kawinga's strike to beat Tripple B 1-0 and progress to the next stage.
Highlanders who beat Triangle 3-2 in the first round were paired against the army side Buffaloes at Mucheke in Masvingo.
Saturday: CAPS United v Chicken Inn (Ascot SS9), Harare City v Hwange (Dulibadzimu)
Sunday: Dynamos v How Mine (Rufaro), Highlanders v Buffaloes (Mucheke)


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Al-Halqi Arrives in Tehran, Starts Official Talks
TEHRAN (ST)- Prime Minister Wael Nader al-Halqi was officially welcomed by Iranian First Vice-President Mohammad Reza Rahimi in Tehran on Tuesday, and started talks with the Iranian VP immediately after his arrival.
Al-Halqi and Rahimi started talks at the presidential palace in the capital, Tehran, after an official welcome ceremony which was attended by high-ranking Syrian and Iranian officials.
Rahimi and al-Halqi discussed the latest ways of both expanding ties between the two countries and helping to the establishment of peace in Syria,according to FARS.
During his two-day stay in Tehran, the prime minister al-Halqi is also slated to confer with the Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei, President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, Parliament Speaker Ali Larijani, and other officials.
Al-Halqi will discuss with Iranian officials the Syrian President Bashar al-Assad's three-staged peace initiative.
Last week, Rahimi in a telephone conversation with al-Halqi voiced Iran's support for the three-staged peace plan proposed by Syrian President Bashar al-Assad to settle the crisis in Syria.
On January 6, President Assad voiced his readiness for dialogue with the opposition and political parties in Syria. The Syrian leader also proposed general elections, adoption of a new constitution as well as a national reconciliation conference.
During the phone conversation on January 9, Rahimi said, "The Islamic Republic of Iran supports this issue and considers it a step forward in the establishment of stability and security in Syria."
"Terrorists and aliens should know that the Syrian nation want peace and reforms, and they do not accept foreign intervention in their affairs by any means," the Iranian first vice-president said.
Al-Halqi , for his part, thanked the Islamic Republic of Iran's stances in supporting the Syrian government and nation.
Also last week, Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Ramin Mehman-Parast called on all regional and international parties to support President Assad's peace initiative.


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Sure was cold last night, getting off the plane in Ohio with only 16 degrees after spending a few days in Phoenix! It was my first time attending this event and it was FABULOUS!! I spotted quite a few "celebrity" Stampin' Up! demos - Patty Bennett, Mary Fish, Corinne Summerville, Richard Garay! Saw tons of fabulous project ideas and brought some of those home as part of the swapping I did (I'll be sharing some of those over the next few days)! And heard some incredible speakers/presenters! Here's a peek at the main stage:
The excitement of nearly 1,000 crazy demonstrators was incredible...crazy dancing in the aisle...screams and hugs...total mayhem when free stamps were doled out! It was so much fun! I hope I can go again next year!
I missed the make-and-take sessions Wednesday night, so I had to assemble my projects at home. I don't have all the tools they used on the projects, so I had to improvise a bit. Here a few of the projects:
Be sure to check back later this week to see some of the great swap cards I received!
Thanks for stopping by!
Sunday, January 10, 2010
Back from Leadership!
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- Kathy W said...
glad you got to go! And congrats on making stampers showcase today!
- January 11, 2010 at 7:34 AM
- Karen said...
Hi Marilyn!
I just found your blog from a comment you left over at Marelle Taylors blog! I just wanted to tell you that you do beautiful work and your blog is really inspirational!
- January 12, 2010 at 3:58 AM
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Markie Post is a beautiful American actress who has reached the soaring heights of success by virtue of her astounding talent and skill. Markie is best-known for her outstanding performance in the popular television series 'The Fall Guy' which is used to air on ABC network. Next, Markie got featured in another popular television series 'Night Court' which is used to air on NBC network. Again, in 1992, Markie Post made an outstanding come back with the television series 'Hearts Afire' which is used to air on CBS network.
Markie Post has been in the entertainment industry of Hollywood since 1978 till present. Markie Post has been an active actress in Hollywood who has given remarkable performance both on television and film which briefly fetched her high net income with an unbelievable amount. Over the years of her professional career, Markie Post has been honored by various awards, achievements, and recognition to a great extent respectively. Let's find out more about net worth of Markie Post in 2020.
Early Life & Biography:
On 4 November 1950, Markie Post was born in California in the United States and thus he was born with an American nationality. Originally, Markie Post was born with the name as 'Marjorie Armstrong'. Markie Post was born to father 'Richard F. Post' who was a nuclear physicist by profession and mother 'Marylee Post' who was a poet by profession. Markie Post has grown up along with her two siblings 'Stephen Post' and 'Rodney Post'. Markie Post did her schooling from the 'Las Lomas High School' where she played the role of a cheerleader in her school team. Markie Post did her college from the 'Lewis & Clark College' with a degree in arts. Later, Markie Post did her higher studies from the 'Pamona College'.
Career, Awards & Nominations:
Markie Post has started off her career by performing in various game shows before she pursues her career in acting.
At the initial days, Markie Post has worked at the 'Alex Trebek's Double Dare' where she served as an associate producer for a long period time.
Markie Post did her acting debut as an active crew member of the 'Split Second'.
In the year 1978, Markie Post got featured in the film 'Card Sharks' and also in the sequel film 'The New Card Sharks'.
In addition to this, Markie Post got featured in a popular television series 'The Fall Guy' where she portrayed the character of 'Christine Sullivan'.
Next, Markie Post got featured in a comedy television series as 'Hearts Afire'.
Significantly, the other notable films of Markie Post were 'Gangsters Wars', 'Cook Off!', 'There's Something About Mary', and many others.
Awards and Achievements
In the year 1994, Markie Post has been bestowed by the 'CableACE' award.
In the year 2007, Markie Post has been bestowed by the 'TV Land Awards' for her work in 'Lady You Love to Watch Fight for Her Life'.
Next, in 2013, Markie has been nominated for the 'Behind the Voice Actors Awards' for her work in the television series 'Transformers Prime'.
Net Worth & Earnings:
The total net worth of Markie Post is about $15 million approximately.
Markie Post at the age of 69 set a major goal for the newbie actress in Hollywood to inspire them to be like her in the future. Markie with utmost passion and dedication has earned a successful acting career both on television and films widely. She often presents her acting and talent in a unique way which has won the hearts of million people across the world. Markie is often considered as a celebrity player who has well-conveyed his acting in a remarkable way.


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Our Verde Lush Floral is a contemporary mix of roses, tulips, and amaryllis with fragrant white hyacinth blooms to please the senses. Arranged in a geometric patterned ceramic vase, this combination of textured blooms in shades of white and cream is a versatile arrangement designed to make the short winter days of the season a bit brighter.
For a birthday, get well greeting or congratulations message, the Verde Lush Floral is an excellent choice. Choose a card from our online selection and let us deliver this stylish gift for you.
- A contemporary mix of roses, amaryllis, tulips, and hyacinth
- A fragrant, and stylish combination of textured blooms
- Arranged in a geometric patterned ceramic vase
- Ideal for celebrations, birthdays or get well wishes
- Hand-crafted to order in our Hillcrest shop


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"We can have nice things, and be conscious." – That's So Retrograde
Mercury may not be in retrograde, but we sure are feeling all the retrograde vibes as Elizabeth Kott and Stephanie Simbari (of the hit podcast That's So Retrograde) join the show! The ladies dive deep and share very personal struggles with sudden career change, finding identity, and how comedic "ego" is in the spiritual community. They are honest, sincere, and hilarious of course.
"Life is just a spiritual practice, it doesn't have to look spiritual. Meditate, take a bath, something spiritual is standing in the middle of the market and watching people live." – Stephanie Simbari
- Gather friends and ask "How are you" – but "How are you really"
- Pull a card from the Wild Unknown Deck
- Vision board / create together.
- That's So Retrograde
- The Zoe Report
- Here and Now – Stephanie Simbari stars
- Life and Teacher Training with Electric Soul Yoga
- Wild Unknown Tarot Deck – used in their personal practice
- Elizabeth mentions Jen Kramer at Corrective Skincare LA for her skincare
- "The Guest House," by Rumi
This being human is a guest house.
Every morning a new arrival.
A joy, a depression, a meanness,
some momentary awareness comes
as an unexpected visitor.
Welcome and entertain them all!
Even if they are a crowd of sorrows,
who violently sweep your house
empty of its furniture,
still, treat each guest honorably.
He may be clearing you out
for some new delight.
The dark thought, the shame, the malice.
meet them at the door laughing and invite them in.
Be grateful for whatever comes.
because each has been sent
as a guide from beyond.
- "Valley of the Dolls," by Jacqueline Susan
- "The Foundtainhead," by Ayn Rand
- "Love Freedom and Aloneness," by Osho
- "A Heartbreaking Work of Staggering Genius," by Dave Eggers
- "Untethered Soul," by Michael A Singer


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Hello, I am DjPault. This blog is dedicated to Olivia Newton-John. I have been hopelessly devoted to Olivia ever since my aunt took me to see "Grease" in 1978 when I was eight years old. On this blog you'll find rare pictures, the latest news and more. I also run an 80's remix blog called Burning The Ground so come visit me there too.
Enjoy your visit and check bac often.
~ DjPaulT
Wednesday, December 19, 2018
Olivia Newton-John's memoir to be released in the US
Olivia's long-awaited memoir will be released in the USA on March 12, 2019. This release will be available on several formats Hardcover, Kindle, Paperback and Audio CD (Read by Olivia).
The book will include a new afterword by the award-winning singer and actress, known for such hits as "Physical" and "I Honestly Love You" and for her starring role in the movie version of Grease.
Pre-order now!
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During a recent web search we were pleased to find this great photo of our HistoricShed.com display at the Historic Kenwood Neighborhood Home Tour in St. Petersburg, FL. While we didn't get a chance to go into any of the featured tour homes, we met a lot of great historic homeowners and enjoyed a gorgeous day in a lovely park. If you haven't had a chance to see this great National Register listed neighborhood, you have been missing out.
As for the display, we were showing off examples of our traditional screen door designs, wood window screens and foundation lattice, along with our shed products. Bringing an entire shed tends to be a bit much for a one day show and can be detrimental to Park grass, so this is our standard "show" setup. We still haven't decided whether the photographer was impressed or dismayed based on his title and caption, but love the photo either way!
(Click on the photo above to see this image and other great historic home photos by the photographer.)


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"Lord Andrew! Come quick! We're being attacked! There is a regiment of Bishopites on Blakeley soil. Up on the hill! They're burning our crops. They're chopping down our fruit trees," Jacob cried out.
"Aleese, listen to me very carefully. Go to the wine cellar and lock yourself in. You'll be safe there. I'll be back as soon as possible. Stay in there and do not come out until I come down and get you. This is very important. Do you understand me?"
Aleese nodded and Andrew ran out and mounted, riding out in front of his army to find and do battle with the Bishopites.
"Carmine!" called Andrew, "Are you SURE they are the Bishopites? How the hell did they get here? We dismantled and buried the transport dock. They have no way to get back here! They cannot possibly be the Bishopites."
"One in uniform came down and announced to us that he was a Bishopite and they were here to steal our food, chop down our trees, and burn the rest of our farmlands. That's all we know."
"Men, fall back. Something's not right here." The men stopped and Andrew rode ahead to the hilltop facing the Bishopite army alone, behind them the fruit trees and the farmlands of Blakeley safe and unharmed.
"Bishopites," he shouted, "we are not your enemy. We will not take part in this war of brother against brother. Take your fight elsewhere and leave the peaceful province of Blakeley at once!"
Just then a man jumped on Andrew out of nowhere and they both were blown up in a cloud of dust and flame with a thunderous crash. Bodily debris flew in the air. Immediately all of the Bishopite army at the top of the hill disappeared.
The stunned Blakeley army was in shock over the loss of their beloved leader. They searched the area for any sign of Lord Andrew, but found nothing. Sad and dejected, they returned to the village in silence.
"He blew them all up! Our Andrew, our Lord of Blakeley, managed to somehow blow up all the Bishopites. To save our land. To save our food, our crops, our trees. To save us. He is a hero. The bravest man in all of Blakeley, the bravest man I have ever known," said Carmine crying. "And who among us had more to lose than Andrew? No one."
"Jared, somebody has to tell her. I don't want to do it."
"Carmine, you have to do it. She likes you. You're closer to her than any of the rest of us."
"Yes, I am! And that's why I don't want to be the one to tell her! She'll hate me for the rest of my life if I bring her the news of his death."
"No! She won't. She'll be broken-hearted because she truly loves him. She'll sob and cry. And then, she'll probably go back to Havenhill. She only stayed here with us because of Andrew, to be with him."
Carmine dismounted and walked into the Manor House.
"Lord Andrew has been killed in battle. He died saving the rest of us. He… He was the bravest man we have ever seen in all our lives. Where is Lady Aleese?"
"She has locked herself in the wine cellar, as Lord Andrew instructed her to do."
Carmine turned and went down to the cellar. He knocked on the door.
"Lady Aleese, it's Carmine. Come out."
"Where is Drew?"
"Lady Aleese? Please, come out," he begged. "I need to talk to you. It's about Andrew. He… he's been…"
She unlocked the door and looked at him. She saw the look on his sad tear-stained face. He didn't have to say another word. She knew.
"NO! NO!" she cried, falling on the floor. "NO! Do not tell me he is dead! NO!"
"I'm so sorry, Lady Aleese. He died saving all of us, our land, our crops, and our food. Oh, he was so incredibly brave, My Lady! He was majestic, even! He managed to blow them all up. Unfortunately he was in the middle of that explosion."
"NO!" She pulled herself up. "I feel in my heart that my beloved Drew is not dead!"
"I saw it with my own eyes. I saw him… get blown up."
"No. It cannot be. Go away, Carmine. I wish to be alone."
"I understand you want to be alone. But, please, let me help you up to your room. Your ladies can take care of you upstairs. You don't want to stay down here in this cold, dark cellar by yourself."
"Drew told me to stay here and wait for him to come and get me. And I'm staying right here. I'm waiting for him to come and get me. Go away."
"But Lady Aleese…"
"GO THE HELL AWAY!!!" She threw a wine bottle at him. It crashed to the floor and broke into pieces.
Carmine nodded and backed away from her. She slumped back against the wall, slowly sinking to the floor, screaming and sobbing.
"Come for me, Drew! Please, My Love, come for me. I don't want to go on without you. You told me to stay here and wait until you came for me. I'll wait for you, Drew. I'll wait right here. Come for me, My Love. Please, come for me." She cried some more and soon cried herself to asleep on the cold, damp cellar floor.
She heard something, someone walking on the broken glass from the wine bottle on the floor. A shadowy figure approached her.
"Drew? Drew, My Darling! I knew you would come for me! I knew you wouldn't desert me. Drew!" She reached for him. The shadowy figure reached out and grabbed her tightly. The light caught a silvery glint from his wristband. They both disappeared.


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The book aims to contribute to understanding the diversity of cultural expressions in the digital age and to shed light on appropriate measures and policies to meet the challenges and opportunities brought by new technologies.
A trilingual multidisciplinary work (available in French, English and Portuguese), it brings together theoretical studies, opinion papers, case studies and testimonies on projects and practical initiatives grounded in various disciplines.
Part I of the book deals with the challenges and opportunities related to digital technologies for the diversity of cultural expressions. Part II deals with the integration of digital technologies in the preparation and adoption of cultural policies. Part III brings together practical initiatives and projects that integrate digital technologies to promote diversity. Additional texts and interviews provide complementary analysis in Parts IV and V.


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Individuals suspected or known to have been exposed to certain contagious pathogens may be quarantined , or isolated to prevent transmission of the disease to others. Hospitals and other health-care facilities generally set up special wards to isolate patients with particularly hazardous diseases such as tuberculosis or Ebola ( [link] ). Depending on the setting, these wards may be equipped with special air-handling methods, and personnel may implement special protocols to limit the risk of transmission, such as personal protective equipment or the use of chemical disinfectant sprays upon entry and exit of medical personnel.
The duration of the quarantine depends on factors such as the incubation period of the disease and the evidence suggestive of an infection. The patient may be released if signs and symptoms fail to materialize when expected or if preventive treatment can be administered in order to limit the risk of transmission. If the infection is confirmed, the patient may be compelled to remain in isolation until the disease is no longer considered contagious.
In the United States, public health authorities may only quarantine patients for certain diseases, such as cholera , diphtheria , infectious tuberculosis , and strains of influenza capable of causing a pandemic . Individuals entering the United States or moving between states may be quarantined by the CDC if they are suspected of having been exposed to one of these diseases. Although the CDC routinely monitors entry points to the United States for crew or passengers displaying illness, quarantine is rarely implemented.
Hospitals, retirement homes, and prisons attract the attention of epidemiologists because these settings are associated with increased incidence of certain diseases. Higher rates of transmission may be caused by characteristics of the environment itself, characteristics of the population, or both. Consequently, special efforts must be taken to limit the risks of infection in these settings.
Infections acquired in health-care facilities, including hospitals, are called nosocomial infections or healthcare-associated infections (HAI) . HAIs are often connected with surgery or other invasive procedures that provide the pathogen with access to the portal of infection. For an infection to be classified as an HAI, the patient must have been admitted to the health-care facility for a reason other than the infection. In these settings, patients suffering from primary disease are often afflicted with compromised immunity and are more susceptible to secondary infection and opportunistic pathogens.
In 2011, more than 720,000 HAIs occurred in hospitals in the United States, according to the CDC. About 22% of these HAIs occurred at a surgical site, and cases of pneumonia accounted for another 22%; urinary tract infections accounted for an additional 13%, and primary bloodstream infections 10%. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. "HAI Data and Statistics." 2016. http://www.cdc.gov/hai/surveillance. Accessed Jan 2, 2016. Such HAIs often occur when pathogens are introduced to patients' bodies through contaminated surgical or medical equipment, such as catheters and respiratory ventilators. Health-care facilities seek to limit nosocomial infections through training and hygiene protocols such as those described in Control of Microbial Growth .
A patient in the hospital with a urinary catheter develops a bladder infection. This is an example of a(n) ________ infection.
nosocomial or healthcare-associated
A ________ is an animal that can transfer infectious pathogens from one host to another.
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Group Booking Terms and Conditions
Because you are making a Group Booking, there are additional Terms and Conditions that apply. Please read them and click 'I Accept' below to continue with your booking
General Group Booking Terms
By making a group reservation through Hostelworld.com you agree to the following terms and conditions as set by Hostelworld.com and as set by the hostel in question.
- In order to make a group reservation on Hostelworld.com it is necessary to pay a deposit. The balance is due directly to the hostel according to their payment conditions.
- The booking deposit is non-refundable.
- Please note that any cancellations must be notified directly to the hostel at least 24 hours in advance of your scheduled arrival date, unless otherwise stated in the hostel's conditions.
- Hostelworld.com are not responsible for changes or amendments to your reservation once it has been processed. All correspondence with regard to changes to your booking need to be dealt with directly with the hostel.
- Cancellations for reservations must be made directly with the hostel and must conform with the individual hostels cancellation policy (see below)
- It is your responsibility to pay the balance of your accommodation cost to the hostel in accordance with their payment conditions (see below). Failure to do so may result in your reservation being cancelled by the hostel.
- Individual hostels may have special booking conditions relating to group stays, please read the hostel booking conditions carefully before making your reservation.
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The remainder of the amount due will be charged to your credit card ???? Should numbers or room selection change, the per person deposit times the number of people who actually travelled will be deducted from the total accommodation charge levvied by the hostel.
The following group types are not accepted by this hostel: Holiday with Friends, Junior / Primary School, High / Secondary School, College / University, Business Trip, Stag/Hen/Bachelor Party, Sports Group, Cultural Group If you have misrepresented the type of group you are booking for, your booking may be cancelled by the hostel."
Any cancellations resulting from agreement to these terms and conditions under false pretences will result in loss of deposit.
Você deve aceitar os termos e condições para que possamos confirmar sua reserva.
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Hostel Soller - Alberg Juvenil is located in the historic center of Sóller, just within 3 min walking distance from the main square and the train station. Fuerthermore, we are near to some of the finest attractions and landmarks of the town such as Can Prunera, Ferrocarril de Sóller, Sala Picasso y Sala Miro and Museu Soller, amongst other interesting spots of the area. Likewise, Palma de Mallorca, the biggest city of the island is around 40 minutes from our facilities by car.
Hostel Soller - Alberg Juvenil offers you a wide range of room types, from private to shared, in case you come alone, as a couple, with family or friends. Our rooms are fully equipped with air-conditioning, heating system. The Deluxe Double Room comes with en-suite bathroom. All other rooms enjoy individual modern WC's and showers in the annex building. A fully equipped communal kitchen and a cozy fireplace invites you to relax.
Hostel Soller Policies and Conditions:
Cancellation policy: 72h before arrival.
Check in from 15:00.
Check out before 11:00.
Payment upon arrival by cash, credit cards, debit cards.
This property might pre-authorize your credit card.
Breakfast not included - 6.00 EUR per person per day.
From September 1st our dormitory rooms will NOT include towels and bed linen anymore. But will be available for a supplemental cost (set of towels 3€ and bed linen 5€).
Low season: reception service is open from 08.00 to 12.00 and from 15.00 to 20.00 (Low season, Oct - Mar).
High season: reception service is open from 08.00 to 23.30 (High season: Easter, July & August).
No curfew.
Child friendly.
Non smoking.
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- Mapas da cidade gratuítos
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- Acessível para pessoas com mobilidade reduzida
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- Armários
- Beliches disponíveis
- Café da manhã não incluído
- Caixa de depósito seguro
- Chuveiros de água quente
- Cozinha
- Estacionamento para bicicletas
- Fogão
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- Lençóis não incluídos
- luz de leitura
- Micro-ondas
- Máquina de lavar louça
- Quarto comum
- Secador
- Secadores
- Segue recomendações sanitárias para o Covid-19
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- Toalhas não incluídas
- Aluguel de bicicletas
- Depósito de bagagens
- Instalações da lavanderia
- Recepção (Horas limitadas)
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Minister Unveils Richest Documentary Prize in Australia
Press Release from Screen Queensland
With the countdown to next week's Cannes Film Festival underway, Queensland Arts Minister Rachel Nolan has unveiled Australia's richest documentary prize.
Ms Nolan said the $25,000 Brisbane International Film Festival (BIFF) documentary prize puts it at the top of the country's list and highlights the growing global appetite for this film genre.
"The winner will be announced as part of BIFF's 20th anniversary this year when it takes over Brisbane from November 3-13," Ms Nolan said.
"BIFF is big film event in Queensland and one of the leading film festivals in the country, attracting over 20,000 film goers and industry representatives.
"Each year BIFF draws film enthusiasts to view an entertaining mix of local and international films, retrospectives and colourful events.
"This new prize will give audiences another chance to view a premiere and it would be great to see Queenslanders in the running.
"With some of the best locations on earth, our own film schools and accomplished film makers and producers, I would really like to see Queenslanders in the running for the inaugural prize this year."
BIFF was last year applauded for its documentary programming under Screen Queensland's Head of Screen Culture Richard Moore in his first year as the Festival Director.
"We've seen from the 2010 BIFF how strongly our audience responds to the documentary format," Mr Moore said.
"BIFF audiences named documentaries as seven of their favourite BIFF films in the 2010 Showtime Top Ten films, with the number one spot going to Phoebe Hart for her Queensland documentary Orchids: My Intersex Adventure."
Mr Moore said prize entry for the new award, called the BIFFDOCS Prize, would be by invitation from BIFF and open to productions that could guarantee an Australian premiere.
"For this award, BIFF will be connecting with a wide international network of documentary producers to seek out the very best of professional documentary filmmaking for BIFF audiences in 2011," he said.
The BIFFDOCS Prize will be decided by a panel of industry practitioners and BIFF representatives including a working documentary filmmaker, one representative of the documentary industry, Mr Moore and up to two additional people.
"Our criteria encourage documentaries that surprise, entertain, provoke and disturb. There are no restrictions in terms of subject matter, however productions must be more than one hour in length," Mr Moore said.
More information about the BIFFDOCS Prize and the 2011 BIFF can be found on the festival website, www.biff.com.au.