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Interview with Mark Englert
27th July 2014
Director Colin Trevorrow released the first official Jurassic World teaser poster on Twitter a week ago, which excited fans, giving us a first tease of the film. Artist Mark Englert was kind enough to speak with us to answer some questions about his work on the poster and how it was to work with both Universal Pictures and Colin himself.
Pictured above is the final poster and the online variant. You can read Mark's blog posts here where he details the development of the poster.
Jack: How did you originally get into art?
Mark: The first time I remember drawing was when I doodled Teenage Mutant Ninja turtles on my school papers in Junior High… The first time I actually took art seriously, was when I started drawing my first comic book. Erik Larsen, in the back of an issue his comic, Savage Dragon, published a Mighty Man script meant for the late Gil Kane to draw. I started drawing the pages from that script and posting them in an online forum called Penciljack. Robert Kirkman saw the pages and showed them to Larsen, who then contacted me and offered to publish those pages as a series of backup stories in Savage Dragon.
It was crazy how it all worked out. I've worked steadily since then, whether it be in comics, toys, concept art or most recently, posters.
Jack: What are some of the favourite projects you have worked on?
Mark: Well, the Mighty Man comic is right up there. Savage Dragon has been my favorite comic since the first issue. so it was an honor to have contributed to the series.
As far as posters, almost every one I've done has been special to me. Being a part of the Breaking Bad series Gallery 1988 put together and getting to meet Vince Gilligan was pretty amazing.
Jack: Is your work focussed primarily around film posters?
Mark: It's focused on whatever inspires me. I grew up watching way too much TV and going to the movie theater weekly. So, pop culture is very much my muse.
Jack: How were you initially brought onto the Jurassic World project?
Mark: Someone over at Universal was a fan and contacted me.
Jack: Have you ever worked on a Jurassic Park film before?
Mark: Nope!
Jack: How long ago were you approached?
Mark: About 2 months… which was a tight deadline because there were a lot more movie parts than just me sitting and drawing a poster. A lot of people had to approve the idea and the final art.
Jack: What was it like to work with Universal and Colin Trevorrow?
Mark: It was incredibly easy. My contact at Universal was spectacular at getting me set up with what I needed and made everything very smooth. Colin made himself extremely available to me. There was a period of two weeks or so where we emailed back and forth every day.
Colin was very encouraging of me following my own creativity and made suggestions and adjustments where needed. It felt a lot like being an actor on set, really.
Jack: You hinted that the concept art you saw was less family friendly than you first thought. Are you able to elaborate?
Mark: Well, I can't really elaborate on what I've seen. I didn't mean to hint that it wasn't family friendly, moreso that the original idea I had didn't quite fit what a teaser poster is meant to do; make fans excited.
As a fan, my original idea wasn't making me excited for a new Jurassic park movie.
Jack: You detailed your design process in depth on your blog, would you say it took the same amount of time compared to other projects?
Mark: Once I have the idea in my head, I can execute the artwork in about two weeks. This one took a bit longer than an average project as there was a lot of back and forth with the idea.
Jack: Based on what you've seen and heard about Jurassic World, how do you think it will compare to the other movies?
Mark: I am excited that it is more its own story and not beholden to bringing in characters from previous movies to be the leads.
Jack: Do you know if the old park will play a large part?
Mark: I don't know. I put the Ford Explorer in my poster as a nod to the first movie, figuring it would have been a forgotten hunk of metal at the bottom of the old T-Rex enclosure.
Jack: What can you say for aspiring artists who are struggling to break into the industry?
Mark: For any artist, it can't be something you pursue in the hopes of making money, gaining friends or respect. It has to be something that is just inside you and that you would do any chance you got, no matter how you make living.
Being an artist is not a particularly dignified or enviable way to live. You can only survive it if it's something you cannot help yourself from doing otherwise.
There is also an element of luck involved, but you have to be prepared. What I mean by that is; all of the practice, experience and hard that you put in before you get your chance to get your foot in the door, is what's going to allow you push that door open. If you aren't prepared when you get your shot at something it's not going to work out.
Jack: What property would you most like to work on?
Mark: If I could draw dinosaurs all day for a living, I'd love to do that!
Mark wanted us to mention his upcoming Gallery 1998 show, where he'll be doing a giveaway of another Jurassic World poster set for people who make a purchase at the show! If you buy something at the opening, you'll be entered into a draw to win a regular poster, and if you buy something when the show closes you can win a blue variant! The poster to the right has all the relevant information.
The poster itself is a rare one – making little appearances at Comic Con this past weekend where only the lucky few were able to grab one. If you're able to get down to this show then it would be worth it to see more of Mark's work and to get a chance to get one of these posters!
There's currently no specific date for when the variants will be distributed online but be sure to follow the official Twitter for more information!
Be sure to follow Mark on Twitter here.


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Good things come from being anonymous
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Researcher Nancy Baym says that "[t]he sense of safety in anonymous sites may be important for honest self-expression. This can also be important for those who are socially anxious and lonely or who have stigmatized identities".
The possibility to be anonymous online does not automatically mean that more people are being dishonest, according to Baym. We see examples of this on Momio when kids may have anonymous usernames but are not faking their characteristics and are still staying true to themselves. Being anonymous can give the kids the opportunity to play around and for instance create a momio of a different gender, while the core identity of the person is still shining through. For instance the momio still likes the same kind of music, fashion and pets, but just has a different gender.
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Where am I and why don't I know my own name?
My heart is thudding like I just ran a marathon, but considering that I'm wearing a skirt and heels, I'm pretty sure I haven't been out jogging. Wait! I was at work and I went in to my boss' office to discuss a new hire and found him dead. Does that mean I worked in the Human Resources department?
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New York Times bestselling author, Denise Swanson's fifth Devereaux's Dime Store mystery, Between a Book and a Hard Place, debuted in March and her nineteenth Scumble River mystery, Murder of Cranky Catnapper, came out in September along with her romance, Sinfully Delicious.
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2019 The Bullet Dodger – Montepulciano
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The idea with this wine is to make an uncomplicated red wine that provides flavour, energy and drinkability, something that Montepulciano brings to the party in spades. Its thick skin provides a lovely, dark purple colour, and while the nose gives a feeling of power and intensity, the palate opens with a lovely, puckering fruit character, like a basket of freshly picked, mixed berries. The finish brings that tannin and those grippy, savoury elements back into play, while the acid keeps the freshness and length going. Pasta, pizza, BBQ, Salt and Vinegar Pringles – whatever, it's a wine for all seasons.
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Western Nature Writers: A Twenty-Year Retrospective
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Natural History of the Willamette Valley: Research, Education, and Outreach
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Two-dimensional devices: potential barriers and screening
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Mechanism of heat transfer in metals
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The Idea of Dignity in African American Thought: From Douglass to #BlackLivesMatter
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Rules of the Game: FIFA, Trump, and the Politics of Accountability
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Me, Myself, and I: Narcissism and Identity in Emerging Adulthood
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Deborah and Melisandre: Pyromancers in the Bible and Game of Thrones
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Busted Halo® is giving you an early Christmas present this year: a bracket contest where you get to listen to, decide and vote on which Christmas song you think is best. It was hard narrowing it down to just 32 selections since there are so many songs out there, not to mention honing them down to some of our favorite versions from some of our favorite artists. What we ended up with is a great mix of classics, religious, more modern, and a miscellaneous category that we just ended up calling "zany". So take some time to listen and compare, and then cast your vote in this first round to begin decorating the Christmas tree with the best Christmas songs.
(Note: Many of these songs require you to sign up for a free Spotify account in order to listen to them.)
Hark! The Herald Angels Sing as performed in It's a Wonderful Life
Deck the Halls by Mannheim Steamroller
Hark! The Herald Angels Sing was written in 1739 by Charles Wesley, and was originally performed with a slow and somber tone, unlike the joyful and upbeat way it is often heard today, like in this iconic last scene from the 1946 classic It's A Wonderful Life.
Mannheim Steamroller's Deck the Halls is a popular choice for modern Christmas light displays, though the original tune can be traced as far back as the sixteenth century, from a Welsh winter carol called "Nos Gallan."
Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas was performed by Judy Garland in the 1944 musical Meet Me in St. Louis. Though the song often follows the altered lyrics from Frank Sinatra's cover ("Hang a shining star upon the highest bough"), James Taylor's version restored the original line ("Until then we'll have to muddle through somehow"), giving the song a more melancholy tone.
In addition to being a rocking mix of God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen and Carol of the Bells, Christmas Eve/Sarajevo 12/24 tells the tale of cellist Vedran Smailovic, who reportedly played Christmas carols in the ruined town square of Sarajevo at the height of the Bosnian War, to show that there was still hope and good human spirit alive in such a war-torn place.
The origins of Irving Berlin's White Christmas are unclear, but one version of the story places Berlin in La Quinta, California in 1940, where he handed his secretary 48 measures of the song and said "I want you to take down a song I wrote over the weekend. Not only is it the best song I ever wrote, it's the best song anybody ever wrote!"
Michael Buble's version of I'll Be Home for Christmas is a cover of Bing Crosby's 1943 hit.
Frosty the Snowman by Gene Autry
Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer by Gene Autry
Frosty the Snowman was recorded in 1950 by Gene Autry as a follow-up to his popular song, Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer…
The first #1 song of the 1950s, Gene Autry's recording of Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer is the most popular rendition of the song as well as the second best selling Christmas song of all time, falling in just behind Bing Crosby's White Christmas.
Singing Glory Be to Jesus performed by the St. Augustine Choir from Washington, DC
Adeste Fideles is better known by its English translation, O Come All Ye Faithful. In the Christmas season of 1994, Andrea Bocelli sang "Adeste Fideles" for Pope John Paul II in St. Peter's Basilica.
Singing Glory Be to Jesus is not only a famous gospel song that's often heard during the holidays, it also happens to be the favorite Christmas song of Busted Halo's® Fr. Steve, who performs it here as part of St. Augustine's choir.
Holy, Holy, Holy is a Christian hymn written in 1861 for use on Trinity Sunday. The song borrows from the Book of Isaiah, and was featured in the 1953 film Titanic.
The First Noel is a traditional English carol from the 18th century. The word Noel comes from the French word Noël meaning Christmas, which derives from the Latin word natalis that translates as "birthday."
Away In a Manger performed by the Mormon Tabernacle Choir
First published in 1719, Joy to the World was written by Isaac Watts, and based on Psalm 98. Mariah Carey's version, recorded in 1994, is notable for Carey's mashup of the classic tune and the 1971 Three Dog Night song of the same name.
Away in a Manger, a traditional Christmas carol from the 19th century, contains a verse that some nitpickers out there consider to be theologically ambiguous. It's argued that "no crying he makes" implies that by not crying, Jesus could not have been fully human as is taught by orthodox Christian doctrine.
In 2011, UNESCO declared Silent Night an intangible cultural heritage of Austria, homeland of its composer Franz Gruber (most likely the inspiration for the name Hanz Gruber, the villain in the classic Christmas film, Die Hard). In 1989, Enya recorded Oíche Chiúin, this Irish language version of the song.
O Holy Night, a well-known traditional carol of the season, was composed in 1847 and happens to be the second piece of music ever broadcast on the radio in 1906.
Happy Xmas (War Is Over) by John Lennon
Happy Xmas (War Is Over) was originally written by John Lennon as a protest song about the Vietnam War, although it has since become a Christmas classic.
Since 1965 Christmas Time is Here has been a perennial hit just like the television special it was written for, A Charlie Brown Christmas.
Christmas (Baby Please Come Home) was initially released by Darlene Love in 1963. She has performed the song every year since 1986 on the last episode of Late Night with David Letterman before Christmas.
First recorded in 1948 by Doye O'Dell, Blue Christmas attained its greatest popularity in 1957 when it was covered by the King of Rock n' Roll, Elvis Presley. The song is getting some special attention this year due to a new cover by 16-year old David Thibault on CKOI Quebec.
Baby, It's Cold Outside by Ella Fitzgerald
Santa Baby by Eartha Kitt
Baby It's Cold Outside was originally written and performed by Frank Loesser (of Guys and Dolls fame,) and his wife at their 1944 Christmas party. The song has since been covered by many artists through the years, though perhaps the most popular recording is that of Ella Fitzgerald and Louis Jordan (one of 8 recordings in 1949 alone!)
Well known for her distinctive vocals and her role as Catwoman in the final season of the 1960's Batman series, Eartha Kitt was also the talent behind the original recording of Santa Baby.
I Saw Three Ships by Sting
An offshoot of the popular tune Greensleeves (though less direct than What Child is This), I Saw Three Ships originated in the 17th century. Sting's cover of the song was released in 1997.
Santa Claus is Coming to Town dates back to 1934, but this popular Bruce Springsteen recording comes from a Long Island concert in 1975, (however, it wasn't released until ten years later).
With lyrics written by Dr. Seuss, You're A Mean One, Mr. Grinch debuted as part of the 1966 animated special How the Grinch Stole Christmas!
Paul McCartney recorded Wonderful Christmastime completely on his own during the sessions for his 1980 solo album McCartney II. Though the Christmas staple is often regarded as one of McCartney's worse songs, it nonetheless has earned perennial airplay, and continues to make the former Beatle about $400,000 annually.
Jingle Bells by Esquivel!
This recording of Jingle Bells comes to us from Mexican band leader, pianist, and composer Juan Garcia Esquivel, better known simply as "Esquivel!"
Bing Crosby and David Bowie's Peace on Earth/Little Drummer Boy was filmed in 1977 for Bing Crosby's Merrie Olde Christmas special. The pair never recorded the song in a recording studio, and Bowie's half of the lyrics (the "Peace on Earth" section of the song) was written as a separate song because the pop star didn't want to sing Little Drummer Boy.
The Twelve Days of Christmas by John Denver & The Muppets
Dominick the Donkey by Lou Monte
John Denver collaborated with The Muppets for a full album featuring songs from their 1979 Christmas special, John Denver and the Muppets: A Christmas Together.
Dominic the Donkey, recorded in 1960 by Lou Monte, is a classic Christmas song in Italian households, as well as a beloved and fun tune for all. The studio production for the original recording is rumored to have been financed by the Gambino crime family of the New York Mafia.
Fairy Tale of New York by The Pogues
Released in 1987 by the Celtic punk group The Pogues, Fairytale of New York was named after a novel by J.P. Donleavy. It has been called the greatest Christmas song of all time in various TV, radio and magazine polls and ranked #1 in VH1's greatest Christmas song chart three years running.
Christmas in Hollis was released in 1987 by American hip-hop group RUN-DMC. It has been featured in such pop culture staples as Die Hard, The Simpsons, The Office, and most recently, Orange is the New Black.


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Works in Context: Female Composers of the 17th Century
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Sixteen-year-old Maya is just an ordinary teen in an ordinary town. Sure, she doesn't know much about her background - the only thing she really has to cling to is an odd paw-print birthmark on her hip - but she never really put much thought into who her parents were or how she ended up with her adopted parents in this tiny medical-research community on Vancouver Island.
Until now.
Strange things have been happening in this claustrophobic town - from the mountain lions that have been approaching Maya to her best friend's hidden talent for "feeling" out people and situations, to the sexy new bad boy who makes Maya feel . . . . different. Combine that with a few unexplained deaths and a mystery involving Maya's biological parents and it's easy to suspect that this town might have more than its share of skeletons in its closet.
Until now.
Strange things have been happening in this claustrophobic town - from the mountain lions that have been approaching Maya to her best friend's hidden talent for "feeling" out people and situations, to the sexy new bad boy who makes Maya feel . . . . different. Combine that with a few unexplained deaths and a mystery involving Maya's biological parents and it's easy to suspect that this town might have more than its share of skeletons in its closet.
Okay, so how do I feel about this one.....well, let me just start off by saying I love this women and the style of her writing. It's easy, fun and...addictive! My first brush of her was her very first YA series, Darkest Power. Which consists of three books, The Summoning & The Awaking & The Reckoning, completing a trilogy. Which I thoroughly enjoyed and if it wasn't because of those books and her I would have never truly have gotten into writing and to be able to create my first book, Broken. So I'm going to work really hard on this review because it needs a descent one.
Everything from the forest to the small town I love. I don't know what it is but I just love those settings. Anyways, most of you will probably compare this to the other trilogy if you read them. And you can see how completely different they are. So you have in, Darkest Power series, it's fast pace and moving while in this first installment in the, Darkness Rising series, it's more slow and developing. But still enjoyable. Huh, bare with me guys I'm really, like, really new at reviews so, yea...
In the Darkest Power series theres kind of a little love triangle, in this one (for now) doesn't have much of one, which is refreshing to say the least. Don't get me wrong I love reading books like that, who is she going to pick? Is she going to pick the one I like or the other? But for some reason lately they just seem to be in every book, no matter what the story line or genre it is. And after awhile it just gets... tiring. So I was glad there wasn't one in this one.
Why she can do that we figure it out with her, along the same journey she's on. However what she is the readers will probably, no doubt, figure it out before she does. I think that's the only thing I have a problem with, that and the cliffhanger. Then again I think that's the best thing Kelley Armstrong can do... always wanting to leave you hanging, making you crave for the next book. And she certainly did, like always.
They'res two main people she hangs out with; her best freind Daniel and the guy she likes Rafe (whom is looking for something special in a girl) you'll learn more about that later in the book. Though some of you may not like this book, I've read complaints that it's to slow and nothing at all like Kelley Armstrong first YA series, and I think there's a point to that. She wanted something different but enjoyable and it was. I'm on the other hand, from those people who complain, was thoroughly Pleased with the book. I couldn't put it down and was really sad that it ended and where it ended, then again it was a cliffhanger. Like always with Kelley Armstrong.
The last six or so chapers I really got into it, fast pace and exciting. That's when you start to see who's really behind on all those fires. So when I read sometimes I listen to music and for those fast pace and exciting scenes I (and I mean I, if you read it you may not think so) but the song I think that would go perfect with those scenes, was Cosmic Love by Florence + The Machine. So if you read it listen to that song from chapter Thirty- four and on.
I wasn't going to talk much about the main two boys but....I thought different. Sorry long post I just want to do a really good review. Anyways, Daniel the best friend. So I couldn't really visualize him until now. He's kinda like the boy next door. He's sweet, kind, and he'll always have your back. And I think I found the perfect person to play him if this ever turned into the movie (and if it does, hopefully it doesn't turn out badly like Twilight. Sorry it just showed how flawed it really is) and sorry to those who are reading this that love Twilight. I did to but at the time I just got started into liking reading but now that I've read more since those books I've seen better. Sorry again to those who like it.
Anywho, is name is Drew Van Acker and I loved him in the series that was on cartoon network called Tower prep and I just enjoyed his character, so I think he would be perfect as Daniel. In that picture over there ->
Now Rafe, he's the bad boy, always gotta have one of those. I just love there type definitely in books, always teddy bears that protect there girls. :) They make me smile. Though I can't think of who to play him in real life but I can picture him perfectly in my head. :)
Another character I loved was Sam. Ever since the beginning I have pictured Jordan Todosey whom plays Adam on the show called Degrassi who is a bad ass just like the character in the book. So, yea....
Okay I think I covered everything now my ratings.
Cover art: 5/5
Plot: 5/5
Characters: 5/5
Over all: five out of five stars.....can't wait for the next one :)
Though I loved this one, the second one was so-so and I have yet to take the time to read the third one. Which saddens me because I loved her original series that this book spun off of
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All My Friends by Marie N'Diaye translated by Jordan Stump
Age: Adult
Format: Book
Source: Publisher via LibraryThing Early Reviewers
Publisher: Two Lines Press
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In this brief yet poignant collection of short stories, author Marie N'Diaye takes us into the minds of the unstable and their fractured lives and relationships. From an aged professor haunted by a past student, to a former actress falling apart, or a mother abandoning her son. N'Diaye deftly examines the minds and thoughts of people who we'd rather brush under the carpet. This book will leave you unsettled, but it in incredibly well written (well translated) and gives the reader much to think about after each story.
In the first story, an aged professor falls in love with a former student, now his housekeeper. This is followed by a tale of a back and forth between a doctor and a patient over her dead husband. The third story, is remarkably sad, as it is about a young boy who wants to leave his impoverished life by becoming a sex slave, like his next door neighbor. Then Brulard's Tale about a minor actress and her stream of consciousness thought patterns becoming more and more claustrophobic and paranoid. The last story is about a mentally challenged women who goes on a bus ride with her son, but knows that she will be returning without him.
The author has created five stories in which people lose their grip on reality, the most compelling of which was fourth story, Brulard's Day. This story reminded me of Knut Hamsun's Hunger. The inner workings of the mind of someone's sanity slowly unraveling as bystanders watch, unaware or indifferent. At only 140 pages, this book is a quick read, but not a light read. It's not exactly a beach read, with the gentle tide of waves in the background. It is more of a moody cafe book, with a few cups of coffee with some ambient music in the background.


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Whether it's the wildlife, scenery, or people you remember most, Africa is out on its own for sheer scale, variety and dramatic impact. It's an extraordinary place that will entice you back again and again, from the elegance and charm of Cape Town to the primal attractions of the Serengeti and the impossibly-perfect beaches lapped by the Indian Ocean.
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Just started too hunt Kinc and Kingpin in 03.
After a day i am starting too get some speed out of the rig.... but it has alot mor in it
EVGA 680i
Corsair 8500C5
Her is my setup:
CPU is coled with 2 stage cascade @ -95c loaded 1,85v
Both GPU hawe cascade cooling and with 1,65v on GPU -80c loaded.
This EVGA is giving me a lots of truble..... cant get my cpu upp too speed on it
(i know it can doo 4,9++ on p5b)
My XFX card is running 1,65vgpu(loded) and about 900mhz. Mem is running 2,08v and 1150mhz (its more left)
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Welcome to my inaugural post for Monday's weekly meal prep! Full disclosure: I'm not a trained chef or nutritionist. However, I do like meals that are not only healthy, but aesthetically pleasing (read: pretty) as well. (I also like meals that are not-so-healthy, but at least I am attempting to eat healthier!) I do borrow recipes from books, online and word-of-mouth, and I will source my references.
Truthfully, I have not always meal-prepped for the week. There will be weeks where I pack a lunch for work and other weeks I will just buy from wherever we end up at. However, eating the same thing can be boring after a while, and eating out can get quite expensive. Not to mention, different places may season their food differently than how you may like it. I wanted to find a "happy medium" where I can have the food that I like each week and (1) not get tired of it; (2) it's fairly affordable; and (3) it doesn't take a lot of time.
I hope that, in reading/following this, you will also be inspired to come up with creative meals of your own (and there is nothing wrong with copying what I do either!) Do not be discouraged about cooking – it took me a while to get comfortable with it myself. Luckily, with resources like Food Network, PBS, and You Tube, anyone would be able harness their "culinary skills."
So thank you for reading this far, and let's get started with our weekly meal prep!
When I was with Weight Watchers some years ago, there was a recipe that I liked called "Easy Moussaka" that used ground lamb in tomato sauce and paired with linguine. I remember liking the recipe and I wanted to re-create it. It may have been a recipe I got off the member portal for Weight Watchers, because I cannot find it anywhere in my recipe files or in my book collection. The recipe was more of a meat sauce on pasta rather than a casserole. The closest I could find to the recipe that I remember is this: http://www.skinnykitchen.com/recipes/skinnyfabulous-moussaka-casserole/ but I left out the potatoes (because we have pasta), Alfredo sauce and feta cheese (though, I may experiment with that another time!) Since I'm putting my spin on this recipe, I will go through it step-by-step.
I had rounded up and prepped all the ingredients as listed under "Ingredients under Moussaka," minus potatoes.
Such a beautiful eggplant. Too bad I have to slice it up!
It's all about the mise en place.
I boiled water in a pot for the pasta. You can use salt or olive oil to keep the noodles from sticking.
My coworker had mentioned that red lentil pasta had a lot of protein and tasted like actual spaghetti. I'm a person who likes to try everything, at least, once.
Can you believe that this has 18 g of protein per serving?! Sign-me up!
While the water is heating up, I warmed the olive oil in a large, non-stick pan. I added the onion and the garlic, and stirred them for a few minutes until golden.
Add the ground beef (lamb, or turkey, whichever you choose). Cook until browned, for about 5 minutes. Then drain fat, if needed. Add the eggplant, oregano, cinnamon, salt and pepper, then simmer.
Confession: I forgot to get the can of diced tomatoes (*gasp*). I remember at some point, one of the many cooking shows had given alternatives, such as tomato paste. So if you were wondering why I had tomato paste included in my mise en place that would be why.
See, I can be flexible!
Add the tomatoes (or tomato paste, in my case) and red wine (or you can use chicken stock, too). Cook, uncovered, until liquid reduces for about a minute.
Getting back to the pasta…
Once the water comes to a boil, cook according to package directions (about 8 to 10 minutes). Drain.
Divide pasta between the containers for the week. Next to the pasta, I placed some steamed greens as my vegetable. Top the pasta with the eggplant and meat sauce. Pro tip: garnish with shaved parmesan.
There you have it. I'm sorry we had to make a lot of substitutions from the original recipe. Sometimes, with cooking, one has to be flexible and improvise. I will try to find a recipe that we can stick to next time. Thanks for reading and see you next week!


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xpedx + Unisource – Will Bigger Be Better?
Jan 31, 2014
International Paper (IP) and Unisource Worldwide (UWW) Holdings have announced a definitive agreement to merge their distribution businesses and form a newly created, publicly traded company that will be the largest paper distributor in North America.
This is a big deal. Two of the largest distributors of paper, board, and related supplies for the commercial printing and packaging industries are merging. It would be like Sysco and US Foods, UPS and Fedex, or Dunkin' Donuts and Starbucks merging — OK, maybe not that big, but you get the idea.
The new xpedx/Unisource (unipedx? I hope not.) will have an unparalleled combination of product assortment, availability, logistics services, operational efficiencies, and, potentially, pricing power in the market. According to IP, the combined xpedx and Unisource business will have projected annual revenue in the range of $9 billion to $10 billion, and will have about 9,500 employees across more than 170 distribution centers in North America.
xpedx (blue) and Unisource (red) North American LocationsInfoTrends graphic from xpedx and Unisource data
New Company … Cost Savings, Supplier Pressures
We expect the usual cost savings to materialize from this merger. Look for the new company to rationalize distribution centers, delivery, logistics software and systems, administration, sales, marketing, and other duplicated functions. We also expect the new company will have additional purchasing clout with their suppliers and negotiate for price discounts and better terms related to delivery, stocking, quantities, payment, returns, and anything else that can be cut.
John Faraci, chairman and chief executive officer of International Paper noted, "we anticipate the new company will generate synergies of about $200 million." This amount represents about 2% of the new company's $10 billion projected revenue — which may be a conservative estimate by Mr. Faraci or an indication of just how lean the companies (and their suppliers) are already running.
Plenty of Scale, But Can They Grow?
The bigger question facing the new company, and the merchant channel in general, is how it will drive growth. Unisource and xpedx have been pursuing different paths to expand beyond their core supplies business for the print, packaging, and jan/san industries. xpedx has been focusing on graphic communications technology and related professional services. Unisource has been primarily investing in logistics services and enterprise e-Marketing solutions.
For each company, these areas are relatively small, but provide new growth opportunities and another dimension of competitive differentiation. There is no single graphics industry supplier that offers this mix of products and services with a truly national footprint.
The bigger opportunity for xpedx/Unisource is to position the company as a distribution platform with a vastly wider range of commercial products and supplies. Amazon.com is the king of distribution platforms for consumer products with a seemingly endless number of products and suppliers. Staples has recently taken steps to leverage its Staples.com site for the office products market by increasing its SKUs to around 300,000 up from only 40,000. For B2B maintenance, repair, and operating (MRO) products Grainger.com is the leader with over 1 million products and 4,000 suppliers.
The recent developments in the distribution of wide format printing supplies and substrates by Lexjet and Brand Management Group (BMG) are an indication of where the broader graphics communications supplies distribution model may be heading. Some of the key elements are a robust web-based ordering platform, an extensive mix of products and suppliers, a tightly integrated inventory and delivery system, and strong marketing and inside sales.
My colleague Tim Greene (follow him here) commented on this development late last year in this post and is in the midst of a multi-client study called Disruptive Supply Chain Strategies to look at how companies in the graphics business as well as other industries are dealing with supply chain challenges. We expect to have much deeper insights on this subject in the next few months.
Our sense is that the combined xpedx/Unisource has a ways to go before it can aggressively pursue a platform play (IT systems, web site, sales, marketing), but that some of the core pieces (supplier chain, inventory management, national delivery) are in place for massive scale. We anticipate that eventually some entity will be the primary product and supplies distribution platform for the graphic communications industry including commercial print, signage, labels, packaging, textiles, décor, and anything else that requires a substrate and marking material.
Industry Impact
The graphic communications industry has known this merger was in the works since last April, but now that the companies have come to terms it is time to prepare for new distribution dynamics. While it will take time for these organizations to come together and the synergies to materialize, PSPs, suppliers, technology vendors, and other merchants and dealers should think through scenarios and their strategies. We anticipate further consolidation across the merchant and graphic arts dealer channel and new competitors to emerge that offer a more compelling platform for connecting suppliers and buyers.
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Client two and three, a little about my experiences with them.
client two had made a real effort. He wasn't sure what to expect. what to do. He had lit candles all around the place. We drank and talked, putting the world to rights, Politics, films, Life. It was good to chat. And then he came over and sat next to me. Stripped me, with amazing consent. like he had read and taken in all the consent Zines in the world. And he made me cum and cum and cum. it really was quite quite amazing. And then I left.
Client three was awful. The evening was good, we ate good food, his voice was lovely – it was the best part. He isn't so well off, and I was payed very little for this evenings work. And he kissed like an octopus tentacle. Shoving his tongue as far into my mouth as possible, and sucking my lips so hard it hurt. It was horrific. And he whispered these sweet nothings that simply came across as creepy and horrible. It continued on in this horrific fashion. Until it was late enough i could demand to sleep. We woke for breakfast, had sex. Ate. Went out, I was glad to see the back of him.


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I have a low milage 1968 R69S that has been garage stored for several years. This Beemer has not been fired up for some time - only cranked over with the kick starter every so often. I am soon moving to New Hampshire (one of my favorite States to motor in) and am trying to decide whether to restore this R69S to operational status, or sell it. I would like any knowledgeable input on the challenge of getting this beauty back on the road, and what the alternative needs will be regarding it's love of leaded gas, six volt electrics, etc. Aside from new tires, fluids, battery, filters, tune up etc., what are the biggest barriers to my arriving in Burlington, VT next July on this otherwise beautiful bike.
As soon as you sell it you'll regret it. Restore it, mate, just take your time
If the bike was running when it was garaged, then you shouldn't have a great deal of difficulty reviving it. The gas in the tank has to be drained, and if you didn't empty the carbs, then they will need to be cleaned out thoroughly.
The parts you need are readily available from Craig "Vech" Vechorik; check the links page on the main web site or google him.
Leaded gas is a red herring; these bikes don't really care about it.
Did you own the bike, ride it, store it, and kick it over occasionally?
Or have you just bought the bike from a previous owner and have never run it or ridden it?
In the second case, there could be some unknowns and we could offer further advice.
The '67 that I ride was stored for twelve years before I put it back in service. It was in excellent overall condition when it was put away and was stored properly in a dry garage. In a few hours I had it running. Batteries are widely available, as are tires and just about everything else. These bikes are robust and very forgiving. Unless it has serious problems, get it going and enjoy it.
Gerald, I just purchased a 1960 R50/2 with 14000 miles that had been in a dry garage since 1986. the owner would on occasion start the bike but never ride it. When I got it home gas would not flow and had to drain tank and clean petcock. Put fresh petrol in and she fired first { maybe second} kick.Warmed her up then shut her down to change oil. I rode her a little bit but she started to break down and lose power at top end or under load up hills. Almost felt like the right cylinder was shuttin down. Well cold weather came to New Hampshire and now I have her IN the garage to figure out if it is my ignition or fuel delivery thats causing my problem. Any way I"ve discovered that parts aren"t cheap and you have to decide whether or not your going to do a complete restoration or let her age gracefully. Besides minor things like battery, some rubber and I have to have mine painted Back in Black { yea they painted her silver Ughhh } I"ve decided to just clean her up and enjoy going for a putt now and then.
Good Luck and Welcome to New Hampshire
The R69s has the additional power needed for the hills but at 42 HP is not a modern sports bike. You will need to keep the revs up in order to get full performance. Take your time and see the scenery.
What the bike will need: replace the vibration damper! Clean the slingers! order a new magneto coil - you will need one sooner or later, do a full grease and fluid change, set the points and replace the plugs. 6 volt batteries were available from Sears on special order but you don't need a battery to start and run the bike. Change the air filter and clean the little filter on top of the engine under the 1/2 moon cover.
Replacing the steering head bearings with the newer roller bearings is a good idea. Replace the brake linings with new linings. The original mufflers do rust from the inside out - stainless steel is expensive but worth it.
I have found that the Iridum sparkplugs give a concentrated spark and make starting easier - YMMV.
the 6 volt headlight system is not bright - consider going to a 12 volt system.
Keep and enjoy the bike for the classic it is. Consider getting a later model as a daily rider. (I got a R75/6 to keep my R60/2 company)
Keep the shiney side up and the rubber side down!
Drew Daniels
"...What the bike will need: replace the vibration damper! Clean the slingers!... 6 volt batteries were available from Sears on special order... clean the little filter on top of the engine under the 1/2 moon cover... Replacing the steering head bearings with the newer roller bearings... Replace the brake linings with new linings.... consider going to a 12 volt system."
Damper rubbers are available from Bench Mark Works. If missing, the complete damper assembly is available from Huggett. The electrics breather passage and filter was eliminated in late 1967 (at R69S # 663 957). With low miles, the original steering bearings and brake linings should still be good. A brighter 6V halogen bulb is available from Bench Mark Works. I did not go to a 12V alternator from Bench Mark Works until I had a problem with the 6V generator. That generator probably had 50-100K miles - the original generators can work for many tens of thousands of miles.


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The petition was filed by Mahmood Akhtar Naqvi. Petitioner urged SC to conduct hearing of the case in High Court instead of trial court. Naqvi pledged to summon transcript of Nawaz Sharif's speeches in the ongoing homecoming rally and register treason case against him under article-6.
Naqvi accused Nawaz of contempt of court at numerous public places and requested court to put him on Exit Control List (ECL) whereas pledge was also made to bar members of parliament from making amendments in article-62, 63.
It should be recalled that 12-year-old Hamid lost his life in a hapless incident when a car, in Nawaz's motorcade, ran over him. The incident occurred in Lalamusa.


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Emma Gregson, wife of Coro St actor Simon Gregson, had a near-death experience after suffering an ectopic pregnancy in September.
Coronation Street star Simon Gregson and his wife Emma have sadly revealed they suffered their 12th miscarriage last year after an ectopic pregnancy which left Emma close to death.
The pair rushed to hospital in September after Emma experienced crippling stomach pains, where doctors told her that she was pregnant but the foetus was growing outside her uterus.
"Up to that point we didn't know I was pregnant so it came as a double blow to us. It was hard to get our heads around what was happening," she told OK! magazine.
Emma had to be rushed into emergency surgery, which left her fearing for her life.
"I was petrified. I thought I was never going to see my sons ever again. As they were taking me down to the theatre I just kept thinking I'm going to die – this is it, I'm not going to make it," she said.
Simon said: "They told me Emma would've died if it had been left for a few more hours. She was literally two hours away from death."
The couple have been married since 2010 and are parents to three sons – Alfie, Harry and Henry Teddy. The pair no longer plan to extend their family after Emma's traumatic experience, despite Emma's wish for a daughter, with Simon due to undergo a vasectomy.
"I think as Emma has come so close to death, that's it for us. We originally thought Emma couldn't carry girls, but she so desperately wanted a little girl. I would love her to have one - but now, after nearly losing her, I'm going in and having the snip," the actor told OK!
With the ectopic pregnancy being the pair's twelfth miscarriage, Emma revealed that she always feared the worst when becoming pregnant. She said: "Every time I found out I was pregnant, I never felt joyous. I don't think my mind or body could do it any more."
Simon - who has starred in Coronation Street since 1989 - first opened up about his wife's miscarriages in 2017 after his Corrie character Steve McDonald and partner Michelle (played by Kym Marsh) gave birth to a stillborn baby.
Kym also drew from her real-life experience after her son Archie died moments after she gave birth 21 weeks into the pregnancy. She recently paid tribute to Archie on what would have been his ninth birthday.
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Re-usable bags, though they're not all the rage as they once were, are now being used much more than before. The trend has passed, sure, but the concept is still being used. Case in point- I have yet to walk into a supermarket without spotting at least a few reusable-bag toting shoppers.
In my opinion, the simplest type of reusable bag is that which folds up to fit neatly inside of your bag. And better yet, Marc by Marc Jacobs has jumped on this bandwagon with the Marc by Marc Jacobs Zippy Nylon Shopper. It has all the kitty cuteness of the whimsical Marc by Marc prints, but all the utility of a traditional shopper. And hopefully it's just as durable; I'd expect as much for this price.
The tote folds up into half of a heart, which is small and useful but somehow not as adorable as a full heart. Luckily, though, the full heart manifests itself cleverly on the front of the unzipped tote. Although, a half heart is easier to unzip and unfold than a full heart, so I suppose Mr. Marc has it all thought out. Buy through Shopbop for $128.


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Keys to a good Christian marriage
Prayer, openness to life, forgiveness are essential in order to love as Christ loves
The following is the homily given by Archbishop John Nienstedt on June 11 at the Cathedral of St. Paul to mark the archdiocese's celebration of World Marriage Day.
"This is the day the Lord has made,
let us rejoice and be glad!
This is the day the Lord has made,
let us rejoice and be glad!"
What a great day this is, a day to celebrate and to affirm the beautiful vocation of marriage, a calling given by God in and through the church, the beloved bride of Christ!
To the many gathered here today to celebrate this vocation, I thank you. Now more than ever, we need to proclaim with full voice the inviolable dignity of this sacrament, a sacrament upon which so much depends. Thank you for your presence.
And to those celebrating anniversaries today, I thank you in a special way. Your witness and loving perseverance is a powerful sign of hope in our world. You have proclaimed by your commitment to the church and to one another — "It can be done. Promises can be kept. Love can triumph over tragedy and trial."
For that message of faith, hope and love, I thank you on behalf of the church.
Challenging age
It is no secret that we live in an age of willfulness and relativity. The source of these spirits, spirits that drive so much of our public discourse and public policy, is multifaceted. But at their foundation, these two attitudes — "I will have what I want when I want it," and "Feelings are what matter, not facts" — flow from human sinfulness.
All sin is a great "no" to the will of God, given to us by both the natural law and the authoritative teachings of the church. God's law imposes limits upon us all, and forces us to confront realities that do not always console or comfort.
One such law is the law of love, a law known in a certain though obscure way through human experience, but clarified and strengthened through revelation. To love another, that is, to choose to link the good of another with one's own, is a deep hunger within the human heart, as is the desire to be chosen by another, to be recognized as worthy of another's attention and concern.
All of us experience this desire in one way or another. We can fight it, we can deny it, but in the end, we long to be loved and to be accepted. The natural consequences of an upbringing without such love is obvious — poverty, violence, depression and an inability to manage the stresses of the world. But even in the absence of faith, a family in which authentic love is found and lived is a fertile ground for human maturity and virtue.
The gift of revelation sheds light upon this mystery of love. We are, after all, made by Love for love. And so our tendency to love, or, if you will, our hardwiring for love, is no accident of evolution, but rather the deliberate foundation of our existence. We are made by a God who is a communion of persons united in love, a love which is this God's own divine life. It is impossible to properly understand the mystery of human existence without reference to this source.
Sign of unity
All of the diverse forms of love that we experience in this life — the love of father for his son, the love of a mother for her daughter, the love of a child for her parent, the love of a man for a woman and a woman for a man — are echoes and manifestations of the mystery of love that is God.
God has chosen one such kind of love, the romantic love of husband and wife, to be a fitting image or symbol of Christ's union with his church. Like the love of Jesus for the church, the love of a Christian spouse is meant to endure hardship and difficulty, but also to share triumph and joy.
It is impossible to understand the mystery of Christ without the church. Christ is now found in, and with and through his church. So, too, by means of their vows and the consummation of that choice on their wedding night, husband and wife are no longer two, but one flesh, a living sign of the unity of Christ and his church.
Naturally, Christian spouses do not always live up to this high calling, this vocation to be a living image of the love between Jesus and his church, anymore than the priest or religious always live up to their own profound calling.
Truly, we all hold the mystery of love in earthen vessels, regardless of our particular vocation. But let this day of rejoicing be a day to recommit yourself to being the image of Christ's love you are called to be. It is never too late to begin again, or to strive for that ideal that has been given.
Allow me to be so bold as to offer the married couples in our midst today some practical points as to how this vocation to be a living image of Christ and his church might be strengthened and better embraced. I am aware that some here today have been married longer than I have been a priest. All the same, allow me to offer a few brief words of wisdom even to these cherished elders.
The first and most fundamental point is the priority of prayer in the Christian vocation of marriage.
Prayer is essential
While all Christians must be people of prayer, a Christian spouse learns how to love [a] husband or wife from his or her time with God in private prayer. Without prayer, without the sacramental life of the church, marriage quickly becomes merely a human project, an effort of the will.
My brothers and sisters, make time for prayer, no matter what it costs you, in terms of time or effort. Intimacy with God will lead to the capacity for intimacy with your spouse. Learn from Christ how to love as he loves, unconditionally, profoundly, even unto death.
A second point is the importance of embracing the church's teaching on human sexuality and marriage, totally and unreservedly.
Deliberate and willful contraception has no place in Christian marriage, which is a mystery meant to be a living sign of Christ's complete openness to the will of the Father.
While the church is absolutely clear that there are, in fact, moments in a couple's life when the postponement of children is morally acceptable, the fact remains that children must always be recognized and welcomed as the gift that they are, and not simply as ornaments in life, to be welcomed simply whenever I deem it appropriate or acceptable.
Openness to life, as well as a commitment to enjoy the gift of sexuality in a way that is always open to new life, is meant to be a defining feature of marriage, and without it, marriage quickly becomes solely about me and my wants, rather than that which God wants or even what my spouse wants.
Forgiveness is key
Finally, the gift of forgiveness must be given and received liberally within Christian marriage.
To hold on to past hurts is to condemn oneself to half a life, a life of shadows. Christ does not desire such a life for us — he has come so that we might have life, and have it to the full.
Of course, to forgive does not always mean to forget. In the case of grave moral failures, to forget is not often possible. Even less does it mean the absence of consequences or the evaporation of feelings of anger or disappointment at the faults of another.
But to forgive is a choice: It is to choose to pray for the other. It is to let go of "getting even." It is to admit willingly and openly the other as human and to embrace one's own part in the failures of the other. To forgive is a great act of love. And, for the Christian, it is a response to Christ's commandment.
My dear brothers and sisters, may God the Father continue to bless your marriages and the families you have raised and cherished. May Jesus Christ teach you how to love as he loves his beloved bride the church. And may the Holy Spirit, who can make all things new, animate and direct your hearts so that you may work together for the salvation of all and the sanctification of the world.
"This is the day the Lord has made,
let us rejoice and be glad!
This is the day the Lord has made,
let us rejoice and be glad!"
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F1: Saturday's Qualifying Live from the Spanish Grand Prix
MercedesAMG's Nico Rosberg hoping to make it 5 wins out of 5 as the Formula 1 season begins its European season, made a strong showing begin the Spanish Grand Prix weekend by setting the fastest time in Friday practice. at the Barcelona circuit
Mr. Rosberg arrived in Barcelona with a 43-point lead over team mate Lewis Hamilton after winning all 4 races to start Y 2016. And he was the man to beat Friday, too, a 1/4 of a sec ahead of Ferrari's Kimi Raikkonen in the afternoon session.
Mr. Hamilton, held up by traffic on his best lap, was 0.719 secs behind his team mate, as he struggled with his car.
"That wasn't an easy day for me, I struggled with the car balance through the day and this afternoon in particular it felt really tricky to drive," he said. "I had traffic on my quick lap, so the lap times don't tell the full story, but it's clear we have plenty of work to do this evening to get the car driving like I want it to. But we will get our heads down this evening, work through the data and I'm confident we can pull things around for tomorrow."
Mr. Hamilton will want no repeat of his last 2 qualifying sessions, when failures to his car's hybrid system left him starting way back on the grid and unable to close the gap on race day.
Reliability issues have plagued Ferrari too in the opening races this season.
But, Kimi Raikkonen's times suggested Ferrari can be competitive, even if Sebastian Vettel's session was less smooth. And the 4X drivers' champion was taking a wait-and-see approach over whether Ferrari can match MercedesAMG this weekend.
"I think the first impression of our pace today was good," Mr. Vettel said. "Whether we can confirm it tomorrow depends also on what the others were doing today. I believe we can make the step and be stronger tomorrow."
This weekend Red Bull with Max Verstappen, 18 anni, making his debut for the Team after replacing Daniil Kvyat, now at Toro Rosso. Mr. Verstappen made a solid start, coming in 8th, behind team mate Daniel Riccirado.
Mr. Verstappen's former Toro Rosso teammate Carlos Sainz, though, was the fastest of all 4 Red Bull-backed drivers, setting the 5th fastest time, and Fernando Alonso was 7th quickest in the upgraded McLaren.
In the USA: Spanish Grand Prix Qualifying Time, Saturday, 8:00a EDT
TV Channel: NBCSN
Live stream: NBC Sports Live Extra
Tune in and enjoy the action.
Have a terrific weekend.
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Groovin' in The Grove with Music by Angela Easterling & Brandon Turner
September 14, 2018 @ 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Come Join Upcountry Provisions for the wonderful sounds of Angela Easterling & Brandon Turner
Grab dinner at Upcountry Provisions just order at the bar or order a brick oven pizza. We will have Craft Beers and Wine available at the bar.
Family friendly, and bring those four legged friends; just remember they need to stay on leash and with you.
Doors Open at 5:00pm Angela Easterling & Brandon Turner starts playing at 6:30pm they are a local favorite and it's always a wonderful time when they come play at The Grove.
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The Brazilian military has sent 1,500 soldiers into Rio's favelas to search for a dozen weapons that were stolen late last week. Bloomberg has details. There's something strange here. At the same time that people in the favelas are opening hotels catering to tourists (see previous post), the news is full of shootouts between Brazil's drug gangs.
So Mangueira is barricaded in. Morro do Providencia is full of unrest. The army is using armored personnel carriers against Brazilian citizens. An ugly, ugly scene. As one cop confessed to me, the army is in on the arms trade and the drug trade. So all of this is perhaps a charade.
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