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Summer is here, and with warmer weather comes the greater chance for severe weather. According to NOAA, over 80 thunderstorms happen on average each day during the summer season. Humid…
Summer is here, and with warmer weather comes the greater chance for severe weather. According to NOAA, over 80 thunderstorms happen on average each day during the summer season. Humid…
Tony and the crew at Disaster Doctors are very reliable,... read moreTony and the crew at Disaster Doctors are very reliable, and fast acting. Would highly recommend.
Tony is the best! They took care of my flood with ease. And in case it happens again, I know who to call read less
Devon is such a great professional! His team arrives on... read moreDevon is such a great professional! His team arrives on time, stayed later when needed and walked me through the process step-by-step & was very patient with all of my questions, I had about 100. He would call before/after coming to the house, and always asked if I had any questions. He's very thorough, friendly but also is compassionate towards our "disaster" that they made better. Dallas was also a great help and is very funny. Wonderful work/results. read lessWill '. 10/11/2019
Cody stopped by to assess some water damage. After having... read moreCody stopped by to assess some water damage. After having 2 other companies come bye unable to diagnose the issue at hand Cody had the source of the problem diagnosed within 15 min. He gave me a plan of attack on how to fix the issue correctly and within reason. I really appreciate the professionalism and the communication as he is clearly a master at his craft. I more than anything appreciate the plan and honest approach to a solution as others quoted me extremely high prices without even knowing what the real issue & problem was. I would strongly recommend this company if you are I need of professional honest help in dealing with water damage. Love knowing I have a company I can relay on in times of disaster when stress is peaking. Thanks Cody!!! read lessRy 10/01/2019
Derek and the crew at Disaster Doctors have been helpful... read moreDerek and the crew at Disaster Doctors have been helpful and responsive from day one. After our basement flood, we were understandably overwhelmed, and they took the time to make sure we understood the process from start to finish. If you're in need of a disaster cleanup, I would recommend calling Disaster Doctors. read lessErin C. 8/23/2019
Love, love, love this company. I'm a real estate professional,... read moreLove, love, love this company. I'm a real estate professional, and it's rare I find a company that I don't have to micro-manage. They did the job, did it right, Beginning to End. Period. Can't recommend them high enough. So lucky and grateful I found them. read lessJacqueline 8/09/2019
Our basement flooded and we needed help. Derek was so... read moreOur basement flooded and we needed help. Derek was so helpful in responding when we needed and in answering ALL our many questions, and was also honest with us and did not try to take advantage! Thank you Derek!! read lessDave A. 7/29/2019
We have a possible leak on an outer wall that... read moreWe have a possible leak on an outer wall that could warp our new wood floors. I called Disaster Doctors based on Yelp reviews. I left a message. Cody called me back within 30 minutes. He came to take a look the very next day. His moisture sensors read minimal. Based on his assessment, we don't plan to take any measures at this time. He could have taken advantage of our lack of knowledge, but did not; which is very refreshing. I plan to use this company for any future needs, and will recommend them to friends and family. Thanks Cody! read lessAngela G. 5/30/2019
Disaster Doctors took care of my shower flood with ease.... read moreDisaster Doctors took care of my shower flood with ease. They were able to show up quickly and identify the source and stop it, which probably prevented any further damages. I'd definitely recommend them if you have a flood. read lessNicholas L. 5/24/2019
Cameron, the owner came to my house and spent the... read moreCameron, the owner came to my house and spent the entire night assisting me with a major emergency flood in my home. He was thorough and knowledgeable and worked hard to put me at ease. Cody and Derek were very kind and explained everything to me while working with my insurance to help get coverage for the damage. I would recommend this company to anyone. Good people who did good by me. Thank you all at Disaster Doctors!! read lessVal L. 5/17/2019
I had a smoke disaster in my house with a... read moreI had a smoke disaster in my house with a huge grease fire from a neighboring duplex. My insurance American Family, Tyler Huff to be specific, recommended Disaster Doctors and they were incredible! They came immediately and handled my personal items with amazing care! I was blown away! Met with Godwin, the Disaster Drs. Associate, and he was amazing. I spent most my time with Cody Stanger and his crew and I was impressed with their process and how quickly they returned everything back to normal. They even found extra damage that was not in the initial investigation! What an incredible company! read lessSever M. 4/17/2019
Garrett, Cody, and the Disaster Doctors team are first-rate. When... read moreGarrett, Cody, and the Disaster Doctors team are first-rate. When our basement flooded, they got out the same day to begin the cleanup and mitigation process. Then they worked with us to do the repairs and get our home back into tip-top shape. When you have a disaster, make them your first call. You'll be glad you did! read lessShawn G. 4/15/2019
Godwin was my first point of contact getting into touch... read moreGodwin was my first point of contact getting into touch with this company. He was super easy to get along with and gave me all the information I needed to make the job easy. Then Cody came and did the work I needed. Great communication great work :) read lessCaleb C. 4/09/2019
Cody came by tonight on his way home to inspect... read moreCody came by tonight on his way home to inspect our home after we had a mold sample come back elevated. He spent time explained things to us gave us some great recommendations, after concluding that we don't have a severe enough issue to warrant major cleanup. I highly recommend Disaster Doctors and will remember how honest and professional Cody was tonight. If I ever need disaster clean-up or mold remediation, I will call Cody! read lessJames B. 3/16/2019
Accidentally turned the sink on outside the sink for 2+... read moreAccidentally turned the sink on outside the sink for 2+ hours and flooded our laundry room. Disaster doctors - specifically Cody - were responsive to my concerns and provided an honest estimate and walked me through the corrective options/possible complications associated with my problem. Thank you very much. I will definitely reach out again to them the next time something like this comes up. read lessSarah J. 2/26/2019
We recently had our basement flood. Cody at Disaster... read moreWe recently had our basement flood. Cody at Disaster Doctors took such good care of us and our home. He was very knowledgeable and friendly. He would explain the mitigation process in detail and keep us in the loop with every surprise that he found or every little piece of good news. They were willing to work with us when we wanted to do some of the work ourselves to save a buck or two. Throughout the whole process we had a ton of questions that were answered with patience and confidence. If it wasn't for the whole basement flooding thing this would have been an all-around pleasant experience. It's unfortunate that good guys like Cody only come around when bad things happen. If something bad happens again I'll definitely give Disaster Doctors a call. read lessDave P. 2/19/2019
We had a flood in our condo and originally called... read moreWe had a flood in our condo and originally called another company (a national one with franchises all over). This didn't work out well for us so we called Disaster Doctors. Disaster Doctors not only does a great job, actually answers the phone and communicates what is going on but also charged about 40% less than the national company for the mold issue. Garrett did a great job at keeping us informed and keeping his word on pricing and the time line of when things would be getting completed. If we ever have another flood, Disaster Doctors will be our first call! read lessSteve C. 2/07/2019
Great experience with these guys. their pricing was in... read moreGreat experience with these guys. their pricing was in line with the other quotes I got and I went with them because I liked Garrett and Chandler- the guys that came to the house to give me the bid. That's a big deal to me- I want to be comfortable and confident in the people I am giving access to my home. The work went well and they went the extra mile to make sure I was kept in the loop and was happy with the work. Would recommend. read lessMatthew S. 2/01/2019
I've been working with Cameron and his team for a... read moreI've been working with Cameron and his team for a few years now. What a great bunch of guys. They do amazing work and customer service is definitely their primary focus. One thing I am particularly impressed with is their desire to do things right and to not cut corners. Most contractors are looking for ways to cheat the system, or their clients for that matter, in order to make a few extra bucks. Disaster Doctors has a well deserved reputation for doing their job right, the first time around. I highly recommend them to anyone who has the misfortune of water or fire damage. read lessJon B. 11/28/2018
A family member of mine recently had serious issues with... read moreA family member of mine recently had serious issues with another mitigation company & Disaster Doctors was so willing to help out to resolve our issue. Cameron spent hours unpaid reviewing bills, offering industry standard information & giving us expert second opinions which helped SO much. They are an honest, straightforward company that I would recommend to anyone. I wish we had used them in the first place! read lessBrooke W. 11/27/2018
We had a big rain storm in our area and... read moreWe had a big rain storm in our area and got a ton of water that came underneath the door into our basement. We needed to get it cleaned up quickly. I called 2 other companies first and then called Disaster Doctors. With the first 2 companies, one never responded back and the other said they were to busy to help. I called Disaster Doctors and they told be they could be there in 2 hours. They came out and assessed the damage. They let me know the insurance would most likely not cover the damage because of the water source. But they gave me a reduced price and did the work quickly. I was happy with their service. read lessTaryn B. 11/01/2018
My wife and I have some smoke damage at our... read moreMy wife and I have some smoke damage at our home. Cody and Chandler came out on time when they said they would be there. They did a thorough inspection. They gave me several prices and options on how to take care of the damage. I decided they could do a better job then me and chose to hire them. Cody went above and beyond what we agreed upon and didn't charge me more. He just wanted to make sure the job was done right and to their standards. I'm grateful for respect they showed to my home and my family. read lessNate H. 10/31/2018
Disaster Doctor is a very reputable company. Very efficient and... read moreDisaster Doctor is a very reputable company. Very efficient and careful to take into account the home owner and their needs and concerns. Ryon Hays is very knowledgeable of the trades and knows what it takes to get the job done right. He's ready to work with. Keep up the good work guys. read lessAaron P. 10/29/2018
These guys are awesome! They did a great job and... read moreThese guys are awesome! They did a great job and were very punctual! They were extremely thorough with all the work they did. I would highly recommend them other people, and will definitely use them again if need be! read lessTaylor G. 10/28/2018
Disaster Doctors was great to do business with. They are... read moreDisaster Doctors was great to do business with. They are fast and do great work. We had a small flood and they gave us several suggestions and prices on how to handle the damage. Cody specifically was very professional and understanding. I feel he and his crew really went the extra mile for our family. We will use they again and refer them to friends and family. Thanks again and good work guys. read lessMadi G. 10/25/2018
Had a pipe freeze in my garage and had a... read moreHad a pipe freeze in my garage and had a real mess on my hands. Cameron and his crew were there to clean up in about 20 minutes. I was blown away by their level of service. He then took care of getting me in touch with a good contractor to come in and do the sheet rock, insulation, and painting repairs. He also made the insurance claim process a breeze. I highly recommend these guys. read lessJeff S. 10/12/2018
We had a small flood in our basement due to... read moreWe had a small flood in our basement due to a failed gutter. Small enough that we decided to most of the work ourselves, but we needed help with carpet and pad. Garrett was so quick to come out and walk me through the mess, including which pieces would cost the most to repair. He even sprayed the affected areas with a disinfectant for free! Garrett gave me a few tips on how to keep the cost down and sent me the bid by the end of the day. The carpet installers were a week out so we're still waiting on that, but otherwise they have been great to work with and very personable and responsive. read lessDan W. 10/12/2018
These guys were great!! Had an issue with water... read moreThese guys were great!! Had an issue with water in my basement, they not only got up to Park City quicker then I could have ever expected. But they went above and beyond to make sure I was taken care of and satisfied with the work they did! Would defiantly refer to a friend read lessChris T. 10/03/2018
I had a pipe burst and ended up soaking the... read moreI had a pipe burst and ended up soaking the carpet in one of our rooms. The guys at Disaster Doctors took care of my flooded room fast! They got it cleaned up and repaired. The entire team was really good to work with, especially Andrew. Would recommend. read lessMarla T. 10/03/2018
Very good company to work with. We had some water... read moreVery good company to work with. We had some water damage from the dishwasher and Cody was friendly and professional. He explained what needed to be done thoroughly and worked with our insurance adjustor. We were very satisfied with the mitigation work he did! read lessJosie W. 10/01/2018
Excellent work done by this company. I had a water... read moreExcellent work done by this company. I had a water heater explode in my home, and Garrett showed up right away, with equipment ready to start cleaning up. They even worked with my insurance company, which was a relief. After they got it all cleaned up, they even handled the repairs necessary to get everything back to normal. I hope I never have to use these guys again, but if I ever experience another disaster, I know exactly who to call! read lessSean K. 9/12/2018
We very recently had a mold problem in our upstairs... read moreWe very recently had a mold problem in our upstairs closet. We've never had this kind of problem before, so I we weren't really sure who to go with. We got a few recommendations of companies we could try using, and one of the options was Disaster Doctors. I did a little research of these recommended companies, and (expecting this to be a huge project) was going to get quotes from all three companies.
The first one I tried was Disaster Doctors because it was a smaller family-owned company and I like to support those whenever I can. Cody was the one who helped me from start to finish, and he was personable, friendly, and professional. And, I felt like he was really good at keeping me updated when he wasn't able to make our first appointment and had to reschedule. Mine wasn't an emergency, and he was helping others with a flood, so I didn't mind rescheduling. When he came and checked it out the next day, it ended up being a much smaller issue than we were expecting, and he took care of everything quickly and easily right then. He explained exactly what he did, tips we could do to avoid mold there in the future, and charged much less than I was anticipating. We really had a good experience with Disaster Doctors, and I would reach out to Cody again to help us if we ever needed it. (Fingers crossed we don't though!) read less


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Duvel Bar
A delicate setting for a true taste of the city
A trendy touch got added to this tasting room with a rich sense of history. In this atmospheric and industrial setting you will feel the very own character of the brewery. This is the perfect venue for corporate events or large groups.
At a glance:
Up to 100 people
Unique industrial setting
From receptions, buffets and presentations to beer tastings
Rental price: €1.250 (excl. VAT)


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John Flannigan ("Flano"), Warren Boyd and Isabelle Fogarty are the New York Public Library, a lively, popular, and thoroughly entertaining trio who have been an icon of the Sydney folk scene for years, having begun their career at the original Shack in Narrabeen. They play a variety of music including originals, folk, comedic and something they call "adapted bluegrass".
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My trip to New York feels like an age ago, but I did intend to mention it on here so I will – it quickly became apparent that it was The Press Trip Ever, so it seems a shame to relegate it to work-coverage only. My love of NYC is well documented and as someone who truly lives a Champagne lifestyle on a Charlemagne budget, the opportunity for a press jaunt to my favourite city was never, ever going to be a disappointment.
The reason I went to New York was because Virgin Atlantic have opened a new Clubhouse at JFK airport – that's right, if you fly first class with Virgin you don't just get a first class lounge, you get an entire building full of awesome fun stuff. The exact reason I went to New York was because within that Clubhouse, there is a Bumble and bumble salon. And that's reason enough, frankly. Being a guest of Virgin Atlantic meant flying first class with treats of all kinds thrown in, plus the chance to party with Mr Branson himself at the opening night of the Clubhouse. We also got to stay at The Standard, which was AWESOME in itself.
So, as there's no chance I will ever, ever, get to fly first class and stay at The Standard again, here's what I got up to.
Whatever you consume in the air doesn't count, that's just an established fact. In first class, the food flows thick and fast. My highlight was clearly the afternoon tea and champagne out of a SAUCER.
You all know that The Standard is awesome. What makes it more awesome is that Lindsay Lohan was there when we were. OK I DIDN'T SEE HER BUT SHE WAS THERE.
The Standard is also famous for its amazing windows.
And it's minibar(s). This is one of two – note the emergency Happy Socks.
…And it's ice-rink. This fabulous photo was taken during a drunk skating session – clearly this is not something I recommend to anyone, although I didn't fall over. YES! I think my balance was improved somewhat by the large rum-spiked hot chocolate I had in one hand.
Here's the view while you wait for the lift. I guess it'll do.
And here's the view inside the lift. It's a shit photo, as you can see, but the dark lifts feature awesome animations depicting Heaven and Hell – I don't know the technical term but it was like a video collage featuring bits from films. Nice stuff for Heaven on the way up, scary shit for Hell on the way down. Cooooool.
Pre-party, I paid a visit to the Bumble and bumble salon and academy in downtown NYC – handily positioned right opposite the hotel. If you're in the city and have the time, I one million percent recommend a visit. There ain't no blow-dry like a US blow-dry and the staff are awesome. Having styling chairs that face out of windows is becoming something of a trend, but I believe B and b were amongst the first. I spend about half my life in salons thanks to work and still absolutely hate having to sit in front of a mirror and stare at myself, so being able to gaze out across NYC as the sun went down is a far, far, far better option. There is a mirror just on the left there, in case you sense that the stylist is cutting in an ill-advised fringe or something.
No pictures of the party, but here's the post-party cure. Pinche Taqueira is always on my list for NYC visits anyway, but even more so when lumbered with a hangover. Excellent Mexican food, nice and cheap, outdoor seats, negra modelo on tap… I always think Mexican food in London has come a long way, then I go somewhere like this and eat something like this and pay something like $8 and cry.
Here's what happens when you let a hipster look after your luggage. ❤
So, let's take a look at that Clubhouse as that's why we were there. Here's the bistro area. I wish I'd taken a photo of the wallpaper (lol, as if people type things like that and mean it) – it appeared to be a bit of a wiggly line, but was in fact the NYC skyline. The (complimentary) menu was pretty fantastic and you don't have to eat in the restaurant – fulfilling my childhood dreams, you can eat anything you want, anywhere you want. Pudding then a pint then a sandwich then a steak, all sitting on a sofa? If you fancy it.
Here's a kinda lounge area, with HOLES IN THE WALL YOU CAN CLIMB IN AND SLEEP IN.
More lounge area. This photo may appear shit, but what you don't know is that Jerry Springer is sitting on that seat in a fetching pink cashmere sweater. I was rly hoping we would be sat together on the plane but alas, it wasn't to be.
Here's the bar area, or at least part of it. All of Virgin Atlantic's flights from JFK to London are in the late afternoon/evening, so the whole lounge has a bar-style vibe. Which is obviously awesome.
Oh here's a picture from the party, which gives you a look at the bar kinda.
I'm a marketing man's dream, I know, but things like this bring me such a great deal of pleasure.
You can always tell a good bathroom by its toiletries.
How do you tell the English journalists at the airport? They're the ones with two beers and a cocktail each and enough cheese to feed a small nation.
Here's why I came to NYC! A beautiful Bumble and bumble salon in the heart of the Clubhouse, with a view out across the runway. Another B and b salon with awesome views! You can get the works done here, so no excuse for swanning into your first class seat with anything less than immaculate hair.
Oh, these rubbish photos do a beautiful spa no justice. That's right, after you've had your hair done (or probably before I guess), you can have a nice hot stone massage or facial. Ah, bliss.
Another crap picture! Yay! The Clubhouse also offers an exclusive collaboration with Dr Hauschka, which I think is a pretty perfect match to Bumble and bumble in terms of creating a luxurious but kinda cool treatment offering.
I highly recommend that you look at some proper pictures of the Clubhouse, because it's beautiful and the design team did an incredible job. L@@K AT IT!
Always a pleasure being in NYC, this time perhaps more than ever. Awesome fun!
*It feels ridiculous to declare that this was a paid-for trip, but just in case you didn't get the message – I was a guest of Virgin Atlantic for my exciting jaunt and they looked after me very, very well.


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Why I chose this book:
The author, Christine Manzari, was the one to approach me about reading and reviewing her book. I was going through a really emphatic dystopian stage, and she was more than kind to send me a copy of her self published debut. I received this book for free from the publisher in exchange for an honest review. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review.
Deviation by Christine Manzari
Publisher: CreateSpace
Publish Date: August 9, 2013
Format: Paperback
Genre: Young Adult, Dystopia
Synopsis:Being a Sophisticate of the Program seems like it'd be a pretty sweet deal: a little genetic alteration and anyone can be smarter, faster, and stronger. It's a dream come true. All you have to give up is your freedom.Cleo is a Sophisticate and she has a bright future in the Program. But she has a secret. When she gets upset, bad things happen. Explosive things. Things she can't control.When her secret is discovered, she's sent to the Academy to train in the military branch of the Program. She's destined to be a human weapon in the war that's been going on since Wormwood occurred nearly 30 years ago. She soon learns that although her ability is unique, there are others like her — other Sophisticates with lethal skills and odd code names like Archerfish and Mimic Octopus.
Immersed in a dangerous game of supernatural powers and dubious motives, Cleo doesn't know who to trust. Ozzy, the annoyingly attractive cadet who has perfect aim in weapons class and deviant lips behind closed doors, begs her not to use her powers. He's the golden boy of the Program, but can she trust him? Or will she find herself a target, caught in his crosshairs? (Goodreads)
My Bookish Thoughts:
As far as self-published books go, this was actually pretty good. There were areas that I could see should have been shaved or reworked, but overall, it was a pretty polished piece of work; however, my one major complaint is this: It is so long. 430 pages. I'm a sucker for big books, but this one was a bit long for me.
But it's not that this story was bad or uninteresting -quite the contrary. Manzari created a very interesting world that was still more normal American culture than broken world dystopia, which is not something you see very often. Along with her world, she created genetically modified people called Sophisticates. That is one of the most interesting things about this book. She was very creative and original in the way she made these characters and their attributes.
I really enjoyed it, though at some points I found it a bit slow and it lost itself in the subplots and scenes that did not further the plot or characters. I will say that it left me with a feeling of affection but not absolute adoration. The characters were endearing, and the love interest is very cute (Ozzy is adorable in a mysterious sort of way). So if you are a sucker for a cute story with plenty of flirty-ness and action, then you might really enjoy this book.
I am glad that I was able to read this book and that Ms. Manzari was kind enough to send me a copy. Many of my book-blogger friends liked this book more than I did, so it may just be me and the time that I read it in.
I gave this book 3 stars on my Goodreads.
Christine Manzari has recently come out with the second book in her series called Conviction, and she wanted to share that awesomeness with all of you! There will be three winners, and three awesome prizes, so make sure to fill out the Rafflecopter. Also, take note that Deviation is on sale on Amazon for $.99 from June 17-23, so if you want to pick it up for your kindle, you can get it here.
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146.34 - 146.94 Repeater
By Steve Miller (AA5V) 146.94 site chairman:
The 146.34/94 repeater is located at 9th and Detroit in downtown Tulsa.
The repeater is a
Motorola MSR 2000 with an output of 25 watts to a Hustler G7 VHF antenna
on top of a 14 story building.
Use an 88.5PL to access
the repeater. The repeater is also transmitting a 88.5PL for your
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Why This Wisconsin City is the Best Place to Die.
But it's expensive to spend time with patients filling out living wills. Medicare doesn't reimburse for the time the hospital's nurses, chaplains and social workers do this. Bud Hammes, the medical ethicist who started the program, called Respecting Choices, says it costs the hospital system millions of dollars a year. "We just build it into the overhead of the organization. We believe it's part of good patient care. We believe that our patients deserve to have an opportunity at least to have these conversations."
And that's how La Crosse unexpectedly got in the middle of the national debate over health care and the so-called "death panels."
A New Standard Of Care
There's a proposal — it's in the health bill passed by the House of Representatives — that would pay for the kind of periodic and continued end-of-life discussions with patients that are routine in La Crosse. Gundersen Lutheran is pushing for it.
Hammes says claims that government-run panels would pressure sick people to die are bizarre exaggerations — and that the experience of this Wisconsin city proves it. "These are conversations that we have with our patients. They're not done in a secret room," Hammes says. "These are open conversations involving family members, pastors, attorneys. It's part of our community fabric now, it's part of how we deliver care."
One result of the way that care is delivered: At Gundersen Lutheran, less is spent on patients in the last two years of life than any other place in the country
The Dartmouth Atlas of Health Care documents the vast difference in health care costs from one place in the country to another. At Gundersen Lutheran, the cost of care for someone in the last two years of life is about $18,000. The national average is close to $26,000. At one hospital in New York City, it's more than $75,000.
"When people see the low cost in La Crosse, there are assumptions about rationing care, about denying care, about limiting — that we limit care for our patients," says Hammes. But it's not that dying people in La Crosse are denied care, he says. It's that they've thought out their wishes in advance, so they get exactly the care they want. And often that means avoiding excessive and unwanted care.
Hammes says the point is to help people make informed choices. Decisions made on the spur of the moment, in crisis, can lead to costly and unwanted care. If a patient's wishes aren't clear, the default choice of doctors and family is often to provide high levels of care — even when it's something unhelpful.
But sometimes, getting a patient to think through choices can mean the patient decides he or she does want the most expensive care.
I have long claimed that rationing could be ameliorated by detailed conversations with elder and terminal patients about their options and choices. In a system that defaults to "every effort" care when most surveyed prefer to die at home or to not undergo excessive treatment, informing patients of their choices and letting them take control of their care choices is just good medicine - and more efficient. Glad to see La Crosse and Gunderson Lutheran taking the lead, standing up for patients' rights, and proving the point that great care does not necessarily equal over-testing, over-treating, and over-medicating.
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This is an opinion essay from our editor-in-chief.
Let's call this what it is: a mass murder.
On June 7, a 50-year-old Michigan man drove his pickup truck into a group of cyclists outside Kalamazoo, killing five and injuring four more. The tragedy has garnered national news but despite the horrific violence committed on these innocent victims, the culture at large has once again resorted to excuses, victim blaming and even outright celebration.
The dead have been identified as Tony Nelson, 73, and Larry Paulik, 74, both of Kalamazoo, and Debra Bradley, 53, Melissa Fevig-Hughes, 42, and Suzanne Sippel, 56, all of Augusta.
They are not a statistic. They are not a meme. They are mothers and fathers, sisters and brothers, daughters and sons, who will never return.
No, you should never read online comments, but nearly as disturbing as this incident is the predictable reactions. Beyond cyclists, there is no other group of humanity that I can think of for which is it is perfectly acceptable and tolerable—if not celebrated—to openly discriminate and promote violence against.
It's a sickening response to an act of malice. We don't know yet if the driver was impaired, or if his actions were intentional, but we cannot tolerate the apathy these incidents elicit. Paul Selden, the director of road safety with the Kalamazoo Bicycle Club, told MichiganLive.com it was "One of the worst, if not the worst, bicycling-motorist accidents in the county."
I'm sorry, but this is no accident. Roads are designed and built in an unsafe manner. Untrained citizens are given license to operate hugely dangerous machines on a daily basis. All of this can be prevented. None of this should be tolerated.
The tired, misanthropic trope of cyclists as spoiled, self-entitled derelicts needs to stop. Now. You see it in popular culture, you see it in social media. Perpetuating these cliches advocates violence and, as far as I'm concerned, anyone who likes, shares, tweets or snapchats a version of them has blood on their hands.
How to help
While nothing can bring back those who died in this horrific incident, they are not the only victims. The families of those involved face months or years of grief after having their lives shaken to the very core. To help them, you can donate to Kalamazoo Strong, a non-profit agency created in the aftermath of a mass shooting to help and support those who face life-changing crises.
Update, June 9
The driver, Charles Edward Pickett Jr. of Battle Creek, Michigan, was charged today with five counts of second-degree murder and four counts reckless driving causing serious impairment. Authorities have not yet commented on his possible intoxication or what led to the incident.


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Title: A Brush With Darkness
Author: Erastes
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Publisher: Carina Press
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Genre: M/M historical, paranormal romance
Length: 19,000 words
Rating: 5 stars out of 5
A guest review by Jenre
Summary Review: A wholly engrossing story of dark desire and murder set in 18th Century Florence.
Florence, 1875
After making a grisly discovery one night, I needed proof that there was still goodness in the world. I never dreamt it would come to me during my next commission–with a subject whose very name means light…
Yuri was glorious in his otherworldly beauty, surrounded by a bright halo of iridescence, but I detected a fierce darkness lurking underneath the surface. Sketching all night, I could hardly wait to capture his likeness in a painting. For Yuri has stimulated not only my creative urges, but my sexual ones as well.
His very presence infuses me with joy and passion, but what will happen if my patron should discover our trysts? Dependent on his good graces, I can't afford to lose his support. But I fear the time will soon come when I must choose between restoring my family's fortunes and obeying the temptation of the muse before me…
Previously published as Chiaroscuro, newly revised by author.
How exciting! A new Erastes release (or will be on Monday, but you can preorder now). I always look forward to a new book from Erastes because there's something so intelligent about her writing that calls to me as a reader, and this book was no exception.
The story begins with a grizzly murder on the streets of Florence. Michel is an artist, newly arrived in Florence and at the mercy of his scheming benefactor, Signor Bettano. He stumbles upon the murder but is cleared of all blame. Signor Bettano has great plans for Michel, one of which involves ingratiating himself with a rich and influential woman, whose son would like his portrait painting.
The story is taken from the first person viewpoint of Michel, who is rather wordy, poetic even, in the way he describes the things that happen to him. For me, that fitted perfectly with the idea of an impassioned artist. He sees things from a different angle to others, focusing on light and shadow, to the extent that he sometimes loses focus with the narrative, drifting off into fancy and recollection:
Light had always been my guide and salvation, for what is art but the fall of light on objects unseen? Light falling on the edges of my world had mapped it out for me as a child. Light drew my eye from my earliest memory, that of my mother leaning over the kitchen table, her body in shade, but her golden hair lit with the ray of sun that poured through a high window. The shine of dust motes in daylight.
It takes rather a long time for Michel to get to the actual point of the story, but I found I didn't mind that because his words had a hypnotic effect which drew me into his narrative and kept me reading. However, it did also make the story quite a slow starter and I can see how some readers may grow impatient with Michel, instead of being enchanted by him as I was.
Michel is also very passionate and painfully naive. His painting is all consuming, and as a result he either chooses not to see what is obvious to the reader, or is blind to what is happening. His infatuation with Yuri begins at their first meeting and I felt all of his desire, his impatience and his fascination with the man in the way he explains his feelings to the reader. This meant the ending to the book felt realistic because the reader has been primed about Michel's passion for Yuri.
The story has a paranormal bent to it, and I have to admit, I'd pretty much guessed the twist at the end. To be fair the author had given us lots of clues during the book. Clues that Michel fails to see but which a discerning reader would be able to find. I found the end satisfying, but it also shows us another side to Michel which made me believe he would fit right in with Yuri.
The setting is 18th Century Italy and I can't say I'm too familiar with that time period. The historical setting feels very accurate to me without being intrusive. There is description of place where necessary, but more of the focus is on Michel's art and I found it very interesting to read his descriptions of the way he prepares his paintings and begins the creative process. Knowing what a stickler the author is for historical detail, I can only assume that lots of research has gone into this side of things, but again it's there to show us the attention to detail that Michel demonstrates in his painting, thus showing us something of his character, and not to pile extraneous detail onto the reader.
My only concern about the story is stylistic. As I said earlier, Michel is wordy in his narration. This wordiness extends to a complex vocabulary which fits very well with his character but may be off putting to some readers. I always love it when an author has me reaching for the dictionary, but I also know that some readers find that annoyingly distracting. So, whilst this part of the writing was a bonus for me, I can see how it may mean this story will not be to some reader's taste.
Overall, this is another fascinating and complex story from Erastes. The fact that all this detail and story is fitted into less than 20,000 words shows that she's a master of both short and longer fiction. If you like historicals and are looking for something authentic with a paranormal feel, then I highly recommend this book.


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I have been on Facebook since summer of 2007, only two years, but in FB time seems like a decade. I joined up so that I could be part of the United States Public Service Academy Group (!) because I had just become a volunteer for the organization and our grassroots organizers at the college level insisted this was one of the best ways to communicate with our core and our corps. And then, KABOOM, Facebook became one non-stop cyber reunion after another. Because I pride myself on being as much of an open book as I am fiercely private, I quickly figured out how to lockdown my profile and leave just enough breadcrumbs that if you wanted to find me you could.
There have been so many warm reconnections, most of the genuine check-in variety, some earnest sharing of updates, then a normal, healthy and mostly unspoken parting which generally settles into photo "likes" or a happy birthday message. (Facebook birthdays are super fun however!) Other reconnections have been more impactful and important to my daily life. I cherish these.
One of those connections has been to my friend Jen Lew. She and I worked together on a movie called "The Patriot" in 1999 and into 2000. Jen is hysterical, like grab your guts, choke on your tea, spit take, oh-no-she-did-not-just-say-that funny. She's also smart and intense and never met an opinion she didn't like. I worshipped her immediately. There were also times I wanted to kill her (it's true Jen, I wanted to choke a bitch, although now I have no memory of a specific instance, plus I was like 28 or 29 and dating GP… um, a little help there would have been good, ha!), but I am sure a lot of that had to do with my level of exhaustion and frustration at one of our bosses, and the good news is she is someone that you can confront and she will meet you there, have the conversation, and move it on forward. So finding Jen on FB was a super happy connection and one I kept up with checking on her page to see what mischief she was getting herself into.
And then, the news this summer:
Jen Lew has cancer.
Yeah, fucking cancer.
But she just moved into a new house, I saw all the pictures of the paint project where she stripped the walls and re-did and made it all pretty and inspiring…
What. The. Fuck.
Unfortunately this is not my first time on the cancer train with a friend. I made a decision at some point to take all the "experiences" and "situations" and "lessons" life has served up to me and put them to use, and this was no exception. I was simultaneously devastated and empowered: somehow I knew exactly what to say to her and get the necessary info about all the treatments and plans to put my mind at some kind of ease, but more importantly, try to treat her just like my funny, beautiful friend from late nights in the production office. And then Jen did an amazing thing… she started writing about the cancer for all of US.
The post that I have identified with on a molecular level that Jen has shared is this one. Few people are willing to express the depth of their pain because it is so scary for loved ones to hear, but she so accurately described the sense of wanting one thing to just make it stop, and that is quite simply, death, but since there is still a shred of sanity and dignity, you are not going to actually make death happen. Does that mean that you should be alone during those acute and tenuous moments? Absolutely not, and I knew enough to call in the cavalry when it happened to me, which is what I think Jen did just in the act of sharing this diatribe. I sure wish my friend Jake had made that call…
Jen is here. She is doing her chemo, doing her work, letting people take care of her, and planning a huge birthday party on November 28th. Jen inspired me to run one more fucking race this year because she cannot. She reminded me to look back at a particularly shitty year and realize there is not one thing I cannot handle and in fact, some really good shit happened too. I will get to that on another day. When I write about it, because god damn it, Jen's inspiration was the tipping point that busted open all my pent up creative essaying.
Jen Lew, you are the coolest. Thanks for being my friend.
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Two children riding in the backseat of their grandparent's car are having a bit of a tif. Nothing serious, mind you. They are just being a bit gruff with one another.
A grandparent intervenes, "Now, that's not how we are supposed to talk to each other, is it?
The grandson replies, "Well, that's how she was talking to me."
More conversation ensues.
It becomes apparent that there is a slight misunderstanding of the Golden Rule at play here. You see, his understanding ran something like this: The way other people treat you is the way they want you to treat them.
So, if your sister is speaking gruffly to you, it logically follows that she wants you to be gruff with her."
More conversation ensues.
The wise grandparents in the car explain: The Golden Rule applies to each of us, sometimes in spite of the way other people are acting. It is our responsibility to treat them the way we want to be treated, regardless of how they treat us.
It is really quite simple: Please remember to be nice!
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It's so true! You can actually become really close to a car… I've spent months to decide if I should buy a new and bigger car or not!
In the end I did the move. I decided to sell my little sweet four wheel drive Panda on Internet. After just one day it was sold!
I've had 4 fantastic years with him, he has taken me to the sea, to the top of the mountains and around in the snowy France. It's an instoppable car! If you look for a small country car, you've got it!
I could even put all my 4 dogs in the luggage space. They used to sit lined up like in the military, and if one did move, the others put it in place!
This morning me and my son had our last trip to school with Mr. Panda! We both said sadly goodbye, but now I'm quite excited though. I'm on the train towards town to look for a new and bigger one. Still Fiat and still stylish! As you might know, Turin is well known for being the city of Fiat. It has been one of the most important industries in the area.
Let's hope the new car will bring me around on many great adventures as well! For sure it will be easier to travel a bit further. The Panda was great in the mountains…


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Mario Draghi, President of the European Central Bank (ECB), said that the authority does not see a "concrete need" for a digital token alternative to the euro, according to Reuters.
No Time for Crypto
Highlighting the stability of fiat money and the infamous volatility of cryptocurrencies, Draghi told parliament members that a lack of robustness in blockchain technology, as well as the absence of sustainable infrastructure to facilitate a crypto economy, meant digital tokens were not a priority for the bank.
He also expressed that paper currency is widely used across the EU, which mitigates the necessity of instilling a novel monetary system for the general populace. With this, Draghi stated both ECB and the broader Eurozone "have no plans" to issue the so-called "Central Bank Digital Currency."
Drawing attention to distributed ledger technology, the underlying protocol of all cryptocurrencies, Draghi noted the system would require "substantial further development" in the years to come. His remark presumably hints at the absence of research literature and related breakthroughs pertaining to blockchain.
Research conducted by the ECB, meanwhile, indicated that 78.8 percent of all payments were made with cash in the EU, with only 19.1 percent consisting of credit and debit cards. Only 2.1 percent of payments were classified as "other mechanisms."
For the ECB, a state-owned cryptocurrency means citizens can bypass traditional banking infrastructure and potentially evade monetary policy. Such a scenario causes considerable concerns for the broader economy.
EU's Decisions Not Agreed with Globally
Despite the apparent setback, the ECB's opinions may not compare with the developments of both its peers and member constituencies.
Sweden, for example, is exploring an e-krona, or a cryptographic version of its national currency. Piloted by the country's central bank, the Riksbank, the experiment is a response to the declining use of cash and a rise in electronically-conducted payments in the country.
Norway is following a similar approach and is exploring the creation of a state-backed digital asset to remain on par with the increased usage of electronic payments.
On the other side of the world, the Bank of Thailand revealed pilot tests for a native CBDC were conducted and proof-of-concept conclusions have displayed promising results. The bank also partnered with eight local financial institutions to create digital currency framework on the Corda blockchain.
Reports have also confirmed that China, which has historically been anti-cryptocurrency, is researching and developing a CBDC, courtesy of the People's Bank of China's Digital Currency Lab. In addition, the lab possesses over 40 patents on blockchain technology, which sources suggest would be used to underpin the digital yuan.
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February 23, 2016
The Green Note, London
"Don't wear stilettos on old wood – sounds like a country song!"
Hannah Rose Platt opened the show with fan favourite Dancer, a paean to the hard work and grace of a waitress in Crystal Palace.
The rest of the set was both a preview for an album due out in October and a celebration of a new management deal with Belles and Gals' founder, Nick; his firm is named after Platt's song 1954.
It being a relaxed affair, Platt took the chance to share the stories behind her songs. The doleful Brooklyn was written while watching the movie of the same name; she literally paused the film to riff on the idea of the city having nothing and nowhere for the Irish men who gave up everything to build it.
Chanel and Cigarettes was loosely based on a ghost story Platt wrote when she was 10. *Very* loosely, hopefully, because it's a smoky study of infidelity!
The aforementioned 1954, a devastating study of dementia, came from a flatmate's experiences as a care worker. Platt's songs were full of nuance, pathos and historical perspective, with a delivery reminiscent of Jewel.
Platt comes with a Sid Griffin seal of approval and their duets were set highlights. When Audrey Came To call, about a destructive hurricane, was oddly appropriate for the night of Storm Doris, while their cover of Gram Parson's The Angels Rejoiced Last Night was appropriately sweet and low.
Check hannahroseplatt.com for info, music and tour dates.
"I'm actually studying songwriting – yeah, it's a real subject!"
Comparisons between Kaity Rae and Taylor Swift are perhaps inevitable, from hooks and looks to easy charm and a way with words.
From the catchy new single Before I Knew, to leading the crowd in a singalong of Too Young To Be Grown-Up, via a cover of John Mayer's new single Love On The Weekend, Rae delivered an assured performance. She had an endearing mix of talent beyond her years and knowledge that she still has a lot to learn.
After taking in the talent on a trip to Nashville she reworked Up In Smoke – clearly successfully, with nuanced metaphors and vocal colours. Given her deft touch in switching between introspective relationship songs and heartfelt country pop, Rae is clearly learning fast. Expect to see more of her.
Kaity Rae's EP, This Time Around, is out now. See kaityrae.com for details and tour dates.
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Fed stays on hold but sets up December hike
A US rate increase looks likely in December, barring an election shock
As had been widely expected, the US Federal Reserve (Fed) left interest rates unchanged at Wednesday's meeting. However, the US central bank is paving the way for a rate rise in December.
In the accompanying statement they said "The Committee judges that the case for an increase in the federal funds rate has strengthened but decided, for the time being, to wait for further evidence of continued progress toward its objectives." They also noted that the inflation rate was on track to reach 2% and that near term risks were "balanced". There were three members who dissented in favour of higher rates.
In its projections the Fed downgraded its growth forecasts and has cut potential growth. In line with these moves, the Fed's view of the neutral rate has also come down from 3% in June to 2.875%.
Against a backdrop of firming activity and a steady rise in inflation we should be on track for a December rate rise of 25 basis points. However, this call could be derailed by the presidential election on 8 November, or even the Italian referendum later that same month.
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Very flat course . . . going to be a chaingang fest. Will suit an Belgian cyclists "The winds are our mountains."
that's not science, it's semantics.
Just a reminder that ITV4 highlights are on 9-10pm tonight
Stage One to (click to show/hide)Emma Johansson.
The Wiggle team strip is actually really distinctive and striking, definitely one of the nicest.
I watched the coverage until a few minutes ago. Same old story - slow, disorganised and dull.It wasn't holding my attention so I switched off.
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Making a stand against the royal wedding
While the royal wedding will be a day of joy and celebration for many, for others it is the chance for their protests to be heard.
At the forefront of dissent will be anti-monarchy campaign group Republic, which will hold a Not the Royal Wedding alternative street party in central London during the day of events at Westminster Abbey.
Republic will be "celebrating democracy and people power rather than inherited privilege".
The group is also behind a similar event at a pub in Manchester, and is publicising anti-monarchy plays to be performed in Cardiff and South Shields.
'Publicity stunt'
Graham Smith, spokesman for Republic, told the BBC News website: "We need to get across the fact that the whole country isn't interested in the royal wedding and a sizeable minority is against the monarchy. We need to raise awareness of this issue.
"We're turning it around the other way because we see the wedding as a stunt by the monarchy. They're putting on the wedding on this scale as a PR stunt.
"We have a responsibility to the many people in this country who oppose the monarchy to make a point."
The London event was initially blocked by Camden Council - after businesses raised concerns about loss of trade - and was switched from Earlham Street in Covent Garden to nearby Red Lion Square in Holborn.
Elsewhere, Islamist group Muslims Against Crusades said it had dropped plans to protest after its application for an event outside Westminster Abbey was rejected.
Nationalist group the English Defence League (EDL) had threatened to hold a counter-demonstration if the police granted permission to Muslims Against Crusades.
The EDL has since said no counter-protest will be held.
Meanwhile, a separate protest group with Middle Eastern links has warned police it is planning disruptions, after a man walked into a London police station to formally apply for permission to demonstrate.
Bail bans
Police have powers to ban any major protests along the main route the royal couple will take but are unable to rule out "static" protests taking place at other nearby locations.
Scotland Yard has warned that anyone attempting to disrupt the royal wedding would face a "robust" response.
There will be 5,000 officers on duty to ensure it is a "safe, secure and happy event".
Some 60 people who were arrested following violence surrounding the recent student and TUC marches will be banned from central London on the day as part of their bail conditions.
Six people have been arrested in recent days amid fears they could be planning similar disruption and police were expected to make several more arrests.
Commander Christine Jones, who is in charge of the police operation, said: "We would be wrong not to consider spontaneous protest as part of our contingency planning.
"But let us make it absolutely clear - this is a day of celebration, joy and pageantry. It is a fantastic day for Britain.
"Any criminals attempting to disrupt it, be that in the guise of protest or otherwise, will be met by a robust, decisive, flexible and proportionate policing response."


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1Y0-401 training course is a collection of video lectures that advances one's understanding of XenDesktop 7.6 design, implementation and installation. The student will apply several computational algorithms in order to achieve the optimal workability of the XenDesktop app. The units covered are based on the current design and setup of the IT environment. Consequently, all the concepts are transitional in the sense that the beginning of every concept is the ending of the previous one. The student should not skip any lecture in the essence of time utility because it will affect the understanding in the succeeding lectures.
Every student who is eligible to study this course has the capability to pass the related exam as well as the training is instructor-led. The major topics are always elaborated using different teaching aids that are provided by the team that has made the learning of the course affordable. The instructor takes precise and actual steps that are considered pivotal in the configuration and installation of XenDesktop 7.6.
Citrix XenDesktop 7.6 is the latest technological innovation that has been through enormous and continuous updates as the technological trends necessitate. It is implemented in a way that the end-users have access to the centralized desktop app using the Citrix Receiver features. The knowledge of this course is concerned with the acquisition of the skills such as Machine Catalogs Customization, Delegated Administration, Citrix Printing, Microsoft GPMC, and various XenDesktop technologies. The wide application of Citrix Receiver is where there is a centralized database of an organization like that of a bank virtually shared throughout its branches. This enhances credibility as well as integrity because a task performed at a particular branch is reflected in all the branches sharing the database.
Knowledge and skills students develop
- FrameHawk Acquisition
- Profile Management
- Delegated Administration or Configuration
- Licensing Acquisition Procedure
- VDA Agent Installation
- Independent Architectures
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Requirements for this course
- It is a necessity that all students interested in taking this course must have a desire always.
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Examination paper design
- The 1Y0-401 exam contains 150 questions.
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Before entering the legal field, Chris Wesner worked in the healthcare field as a physical therapist for 18 years. During this time he witnessed firsthand the pain and suffering — both physical and financial — of personal injury victims and their families. As the director of rehabilitation in nursing homes, he saw the effects of neglect and the impact it has on patients and their families. It was his experience in the medical field that propelled Chris into his legal career, and he maintains his physical therapy license today.
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- Ohio, 2007
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OBJECT ORIENTED ANALYSIS & DESIGN (2/2 Credits)
Learning Outcomes:
On successful completion of this course, students will be able to: Conceive the basics concepts of object oriented software engineering; Use the knowledge to develop documentation for object oriented software engineering using Unified Modelling Language; Analyze any problem in any software application and find out the alternative solutions using object oriented software engineering approach; Manage the software process and build software engineering teams based on object oriented software engineering approach.
Topics :
- Software and Software Engineering;
- Review on Object Orientation;
- Developing Requirements;
- Object Oriented Analysis;
- Modelling with Classes;
- Reusable Design Patterns;
- Users and their tasks with User Interface
- Modelling interactions sequence;
- Architecting and Designing Software;
- Testing to Ensure High Quality of Software;
- Inspecting to Ensure High Quality of Software Product;
- Managing the Software Process;
- Building Software Engineering Teams.
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In Game of Thrones it's a generally accepted rule that all men must die, but the series itself is set to live on. As the most-watched TV show in HBO history, Game of Thrones' encroaching conclusion has understandably spurred the network to seek out a way to keep viewers coming back to Westeros even after the series concludes with its eighth and final season in 2018.
HBO has deals with four different writers - Max Borenstein (Kong: Skull Island), Jane Goldman (Kingsman: The Golden Circle), Brian Helgeland (A Knight's Tale), and Carly Wray (The Leftovers) - to work alongside Game of Thrones novelist and creator George R.R. Martin to develop four competing ideas for spinoff or prequel series set in the Game of Thrones universe. The executive producers and creators of the flagship series, David Benioff and D.B. Weiss, will be attached to the four projects, as will Martin, but none of them will be writing whichever idea wins HBO's War of the Four Writers.
Even with two more seasons of the main series left to go, speculation is already rampant on how to best continue Game of Thrones beyond the long-awaited answer of who will finally win the Iron Throne and rule the Seven Kingdoms. George R.R. Martin has already shared copious details of the history of Westeros and the backstories of his dozens of characters in his five existing novels, short stories and ancillary works, and he reportedly has a thousand pages worth of material about the history of Westeros and its denizens to draw from. The Game of Thrones universe is the television equivalent of the Star Wars expanded universe with a thousand years of stories and characters to potentially explore.
The ideas being developed by the four writers are currently top secret, but there are a few options that are logical directions to take the potential spinoff. There are merits to both doing a prequel and to spinning off already existing popular characters. Assuming the stories of the existing main characters like Daenerys (Emilia Clarke), Jon Snow (Kit Harington), Tyrion Lannister (Peter Dinklage), Cercei Lannister (Lena Headey), Sansa Stark (Sophie Turner), Arya Stark (Maisie Williams), and Jaime Lannister (Nikolaj Coster-Waldau), will conclude with Game of Thrones season 8, there are some ancillary characters whom fans would love to follow on potential further adventures. Let's set off on the King's Road and explore the Game of Thrones spinoff possibilities.
Robert's Rebellion
A direct prequel seems to be the most likely option. The story of how Rhaegar Targaryen abducted Lyanna Stark, prompting her brother Ned Stark and Robert Baratheon, who was in love with her, to overthrow the Targaryen dynasty is a natural tale to tell. The ramifications of this pivotal event in Westerosi history continue to be felt in the current series. Fans have already seen a few key moments of this saga depicted in Bran Stark's season 6 visions given to him by the Three-Eyed Raven; the series has even cast young Ned Stark and Lyanna Stark. It would be rather epic to see Ned and Robert in their youth, decades before Robert grew into a corpulent king, and witness how Jaime earned his moniker 'the Kingslayer' by killing the Mad King Aerys Targaryen.
The familiarity Game of Thrones' fans have with Robert's Rebellion could work against it, however. While it would be a thrill to see these stories we've only heard the characters describe in dialogue finally depicted, it's also a story with few surprises. The biggest one - Who are Jon Snow's real parents? - will already be definitively settled when the current series concludes. Robert's Rebellion would skirt a bit too close to the same criticisms heaped on Star Wars: Rogue One, filling in the blanks and the cracks of a story already well known. However, most fans simply won't care - any more than they rebelled against Rogue One. Robert's Rebellion would be a wise move for HBO to continue telling the histories the popular Stark, Lannister, and Targaryen characters fans already know and love.
The First Men
The prehistory of Westeros would be a bigger departure than Robert's Rebellion, but it has great potential for a completely different kind of Game of Thrones saga. In depicting the arrival of the First Men and their encounters with the Children of the Forest, Game of Thrones could go much deeper into the magical aspects of the universe. This is a lesser-known era, but one that's bristling with potential to tell a more fantasy-based story about the Game of Thrones universe. The hostilities between the First Men and the Children - which prompted the Children to create the White Walkers to fight the First Men - would be a completely different kind of Game of Thrones show. However, would a more magic-based show without Starks, Lannisters, and Targaryens and the familiar medieval settings capture the audience in the same way the current series does?


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