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22 Places to Travel in 2022 (Part 2)
Posted by Sandra Thomas-Comenole on Dec 30, 2021 9:39:07 AM
We have narrowed it down to our top 22 destinations for 2022. Here are the last 11!
12. Rome
Rome, known as the Eternal City, has attracted visitors for over 2,000 years. It is one of the most magnificent and romantic cities in the world, boasting an attractive mix of grandiose sights — the likes of the Colosseum, Roman Pantheon and Forum — and bustling city life. Life is sweet: the cake is there for eating. Italian designer shopping, smooth ice cream, frothy cappuccino, tasty pasta and pizza, and exquisite wines to name but a few things that draw in over 4.2 million tourists in search of a taste of the Italian "dolce vita" every year.
Why travel to Rome in 2022? Travel to Rome to discover la dolce vita in true Italian luxury. Visit the artistic and historical treasures, taste the regional wines, take in some shopping; but don't forget to relax and unwind!
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13. New England
From the iconic lighthouses perched along the sparkling bays Maine, through the breathtaking rugged Atlantic coastline; New England boasts quaint towns, popping cities and a wealth of wild natural beauty.
Why travel to New England in 2022? New England is home to beautiful states in the Northeastern US. The region has historic landmarks, national parks/forests, lots of culture, famous foods, and many points of access to the Atlantic ocean. There is everything from quaint small country towns to iconic cities.
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14. Alexandria, Egypt
The pearl of the Mediterranean, Alexandria is an ancient city with an almost mythical air about it. It's only 140 miles from Cairo, which makes it a lovely destination to begin or end any trip to Egypt, and yet its Mediterranean charm makes you feel like you're worlds away. An exotic vacation to this city is sure to dazzle travelers with its old-world charm and let's tourists' imaginations run wild as they explore Alexander the Great's pride and joy. Tour ruins and relics from eras dating back to the Roman Empire, explore the new Alexandria Library Project, or relax on the beaches and coastline along the Mediterranean.
Why travel to Alexandria in 2022? Alexandria is situated on the Mediterranean coast, making it a perfect jumping off point for those looking to add a little beach time to their tours of ruins and relics, making it the perfect destination to see the culture and relax. Pair Alexandria with a trip to Cairo, Istanbul or Athens for a truly remarkable experience.
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Few cities match the iconic status that Paris boasts in the imagination of travelers. In fashion, gastronomy, and the arts, she is queen. As you visit the different quartiers of the City of Light, her moods shift from gritty to sophisticated, from Haute Couture to punk. There is always something new to discover in Paris beyond the legendary sights and museums we all know so well. This fabled city has a way of getting under your skin and feeling instantly familiar to all who wander her hypnotic streets and linger at her inviting cafes.
Why travel to Paris in 2022? In the words of Audrey Hepburn. "Paris is always a good idea." Whether your trip to Paris in 2022 is your first or 100th, there is always something new to explore; world-class museums, fine dining, parks and gardens...Take a French cooking class, climb the Eiffel tower, see an opera or simply sip your coffee in a cafe and watch the world go by!
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16. Thailand
A country of history, varying cultures, tropical islands and delectable cuisine; this is Thailand. On the one hand, you have Bangkok, the hype modernized city with as much mystery as modernity. On the other hand, there's the hill-region, home to a range of unique hilltribes, each with their own customs, dress, foods and contribution to the Thai nation.
Why travel to Thailand in 2022? Wildlife, culture and stunning beaches make Thailand a sure bet for 2022 travels!
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17. Norway
This ancient land has a multitude of historical roots - once the stead of Vikings, today's Norway is known for its gorgeous landscape and friendly people. This magical wonderland is one of the best places in which to view the northern lights, see the undulating mountains, fjords, and multitude of islands.
Why travel to Norway in 2022? Norway is a perfect mix of modern architecture, charming old cities and stunning natural beauty.
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18. Palm Springs
Travelers to Palm Springs will find a hot Southern California getaway that is known for its Spanish-Mediterranean architectural style, beautiful desert landscapes, perfect climate and luxurious accommodations. Palm Springs attracts a clientele that ranges from Hollywood royalty and retirees to spring breakers, who come for the outdoor activities, lush golf greens and superb dining and hotels.
Why travel to Palm Springs in 2022? Nested in Coachella Valley, Palm Springs offers a sun-kissed getaway perfect for families and couples!
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19. Saint Lucia
Saint Lucia is a deliciously exquisite island nation located in the lesser Antilles. Bathed in shimmering Caribbean waters, which imbue St Lucia in a characteristically laidback atmosphere, the island also borders the Atlantic Ocean. It is home to white sandy beaches and sky-high volcanoes that rise up out of the ground and stand tall over the landscape. Once a European colony, the now sovereign nation of Saint Lucia is a popular cruise ship destination for tourists who seek both relaxation and adventure.
Why travel to St Lucia in 2022? St Lucia is an excellent Caribbean destination to relax and unwind in 2022.
20. Quebec City, Canada
Quebec City boasts a charm one could only find in one of the oldest towns in the Americas. Imbued with history and surrounded by the only fortifications north of Mexico, it is truly a place like no other. Walking along its cobbled streets and narrow pathways one is surrounded by an Old France feel, a remnant of the past that has made Quebec city what it is today.
Why travel to Quebec City in 2022? Quebec City offers the feel of visiting France, but a little closer to home.
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21. Iceland
Volcanically active, Iceland is the most sparsely populated country in Europe. Iceland attracts travelers from around the world to its largest and capital city of Reykjavik famous for its Nordic culture, hot springs and stunning views of the Northern Lights.
Why travel to Iceland in 2022? Iceland offers direct flights from several USA gateway cities year round. Check out the Northern Lights, quaint Reykjavik, the unique landscape and the Blue Lagoon. Visit Iceland for a long weekend, a week-long trip or as a stopover to other European destinations.
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Las Vegas is a dazzling sea of neon lights that beckons visitors with luxurious accommodation, unbelievable shows, exquisite restaurants, world-class gambling, and decadence on a grandiose scale.
Why travel to Las Vegas in 2022? Find out why what happens in Vegas stays in Vegas with an exciting trip to this glamorous city. Enjoy the excitement of the casinos, the legendary nightlife, and the incredible food scene in a city that's famous for its sheer dedication to fun. Or explore the stunning natural beauty of the surrounding desert and mountains with day trips to Lake Mead or the Grand Canyon.
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Nathan Bryce has been playing, performing and promoting since forming his first band at the age of sixteen. Drawing inspiration from the legendary blues icons of the past to the blues rockers of today, Nathan Bryce continues to carry on the tradition of guitar driven blues based rock. This blues/rock trio features the incredibly soulful vocals and the emotional powerhouse guitar of Nathan Bryce. Sitting firmly in the pocket and providing the backbone is the "Loaded Dice" rhythm section of bassist/vocalist Cody Cook and drummer Jeff Whittington.
Amanda Fish
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Amanda Fish began as a singer songwriter in late 2012, refining her original material as a solo act for 2 years before she formed her band in early 2014, a Roots Rock and Soul project featuring Amanda's signature 'from-the-gut' vocals locked into a sturdy groove.
In 2015, she released her first LP, "Down In The Dirt", on VizzTone Label Group, for which she was awarded the 2016 "Sean Costello Rising Star" Blues Blast Music Award. Amanda and her band set Beale Street on fire in the 2017 International Blues Challenge Semi Finals.
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"The fool who traveled is better off then the wise man who stayed home."
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This Tennessee native songwriter made his name honing a blend of soulful Americana and heartland rock & roll. After spending his childhood in Franklin, TN he left for Western Kentucky University to study history. Music drew him back home, however, and he relocated to Nashville to assemble a band. He issued a live release of the bar circuit in 1999 called All Night Long before signing a deal with Atlantic Records. With the label's support, he recorded his official debut album Carousel in 2000.


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A Zika Virus Timeline: It's Older Than You Think
Learn about the history of the Zika virus
Quick: How old do you think Zika is? If you said only a few years, you're way off. Like most people, you probably only recently heard about the virus, so you may be surprised to know that it dates back almost 70 years. Here's a brief timeline so you can get a better understanding of Zika:
In 1947, a new virus is discovered in a rhesus monkey in the Zika forest of Uganda. The next year, the virus is recovered from a mosquito in the same place and then given the name Zika.
For the first time, Zika is found in people. Cases are identified in Uganda and Tanzania.
While working on the virus, a researcher in Uganda is infected, which confirms that Zika causes human disease. In Eastern Nigeria, during a jaundice outbreak, three people contract Zika.
As Zika continues to spread, more human cases are confirmed, though there are no reports of any deaths or hospitalizations. Zika begins to be mapped as it moves to western Africa and Asia.
Zika is found in mosquitos in India, Pakistan, Malaysia, and Indonesia.
Up until now, there had only been 14 known worldwide cases of Zika affecting humans. But in 2007, an outbreak occurs in the Pacific Island of Yap in the Federated States of Micronesia, and an estimated 73 percent of residents are infected.
A U.S. scientist working in Senegal contracts Zika. When he returns home to Colorado, he infects his wife, which is the first documented instance of sexual transmission of a disease primarily transmitted by insects.
Zika outbreak takes place in four Pacific islands: New Caledonia, French Polynesia, Easter Island, and the Cook Islands. When infections are studied in French Polynesia, researchers discover a possible link between Zika and congenital malformations, along with neurological and autoimmune issues. Two babies are found to have Zika, and the infection seems to have come from transplacental transmission during delivery.
Brazil notifies the World Health Organization (WHO) of illness in some northeastern states that are characterized by skin rashes. From February to April, about 7,000 mild cases are reported. Zika isn't suspected or tested for.
In May, it is confirmed that Zika is in Brazil. WHO releases an alert and recommends that countries attempt to reduce the transmission of the virus through detection, management, and community engagement strategies.
Cabo Verde, an island off the northwest coast of Africa, confirms a Zika outbreak in October. In the same month, Colombia finds 156 cases in 13 municipalities. Brazil reports a high number of newborns with microcephaly.
In November, several more countries confirm cases of Zika, including Mexico, Guatemala, Paraguay, and El Salvador. On November 6, the virus is discussed in WHO's Weekly Epidemiological Report. Five days later, as cases of microcephaly continue to rise, Brazil declares a national public health emergency. On November 28, Brazil reports that two adults and a newborn have died due to Zika.
On December 22, cases of Zika appear in Puerto Rico, Panama, Honduras, and other countries. WHO issues an alert for the Americas connecting Zika with the neurological syndrome and congenital malformations.
Zika continues to spread throughout the world, including more places in North and South America, Africa, and Asia. In August, several countries begin working on a vaccine. In October, WHO launches the Zika Virus Research Agenda, which is used to identify important areas of research in order to limit the impact of Zika.
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For class photo this year, it's 'smart casual'
APEC leaders wore mostly dark-colored business suits or blazers as they posed for the photo at the summit yesterday in Japan. (Charles Dharapak/Associated Press)
YOKOHAMA, Japan — For a summit that's all adjective and no noun (formally, it's the "Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation'' meeting, or APEC for short), the most colorful part of an often dry weekend of trade talk is always the class photo. By tradition, leaders have donned colorful local garb to pose with each other.
But not this year.
The Japanese hosts ruled that the dress code for the photo is "smart casual.'' No reason was given, but the no-nonsense Japanese may have thought a no-frills pic makes more sense for a post-financial-crisis meeting.
The net result? The leaders wore mostly dark-colored business suits or blazers with an APEC pin and an open-necked shirt, except for Prime Minister Julia Gillard of Australia. She wore dark slacks and a dark jacket with large, white polka dots.
The so-called "silly shirt'' tradition was started by Bill Clinton, who gave his guests bomber jackets at the first APEC summit on Blake Island off Washington state. That was in 1993, and in the years since, leaders have posed in everything from Indonesian batik shirts to embroidered Chinese silk jackets.
If Japan's decision sticks, no one will be more disappointed than Obama. He's hosting next year's summit in Hawaii and had bragged about having leaders show up "decked out in flowered shirts and grass skirts.''
— Associated Press
Obama suggests limiting earmarks, GOP wants ban
WASHINGTON — Confronting the nation's mounting deficit, President Obama is urging Congress to limit spending on pet home-state projects, while Republicans are challenging him to support an outright ban.
In his weekly radio and online address yesterday, Obama said that with the economy still struggling to recover from the recession, the United States cannot afford unnecessary spending on so-called earmarks, items lawmakers slip into spending bills without a full examination or debate.
"When it comes to signaling our commitment to fiscal responsibility, addressing them would have an important impact,'' Obama said from Asia, where he was wrapping up a 10-day trip.
Obama stopped short of calling for a full ban on earmarks, saying some of them "support worthy projects in our local communities.'' While he said steps must be taken to limit wasteful spending, he offered no specific proposals for how to do so.
The top Republicans in the House, John Boehner of Ohio and Eric Cantor of Virginia, issued a joint statement welcoming Obama's remarks on earmark reform. But they also raised the stakes, challenging Obama to immediately agree to veto any spending bills that include earmarks.
"Washington has failed to prioritize the way that taxpayer dollars are spent, and shutting down the earmark process is a good first step to begin righting the ship,'' Boehner and Cantor said in the statement.
Boehner and Cantor said House Republicans, including all newly elected lawmakers, will vote next week on a measure that would ban earmarks when the new session of Congress starts in January.
In the Republicans' weekly address, Representative Greg Walden of Oregon outlined the GOP's top priorities: creating jobs, cutting spending, and reforming Congress.
Emanuel formally enters race for Chicago mayor
CHICAGO — Rahm Emanuel, the former White House chief of staff to President Obama, formally announced his plans yesterday to replace Chicago's mayor, Richard M. Daley, amid a narrowing field of candidates.
"Only the opportunity to help President Obama as his chief of staff could have pried me away from Chicago,'' Emanuel, a former representative from Illinois, said during an appearance in a public school gymnasium. "And only the opportunity to lead this city could have pried me away from the president's side.''
Emanuel announced his candidacy for the Feb. 22 election a day before US Representative Danny Davis and Illinois state Senator James Meeks, minister of one of Chicago's largest churches, are scheduled to say they will also run.
Others who have already announced or have said they will do so soon include City Clerk Miguel del Valle, former Chicago school board president Gery Chico, and former US Senator and New Zealand Ambassador Carol Moseley Braun.
— Bloomberg News
House Democratic leaders offer way to end infighting
WASHINGTON — Top House Democrats have settled on an arrangement to avoid a divisive fight for the No. 2 position in the party when it reverts to the minority.
In a statement released late Friday, Speaker Nancy Pelosi said she would nominate Representative James E. Clyburn of South Carolina to be the No. 3 Democrat when the party holds an internal election Wednesday. Rank-and-file Democrats will vote on the proposal.
As the new minority party, Democrats would typically lose one of the three top leadership posts when they yield the speaker's chair in January. Since Pelosi decided to run for Democratic leader despite the loss of more than 60 seats in the midterm elections, Clyburn was competing with Representative Steny H. Hoyer of Maryland, the No. 2 Democrat and majority leader, for minority whip, the slot beneath Pelosi.
Pelosi's statement did not define the new No. 3 job — either by title or responsibilities — but made it clear that it would rate above the caucus chairmanship, which typically would be the No. 3 position for the party in the minority. A Clyburn ally said yesterday that the "solution would maintain the diversity of the caucus as well as the wishes of a majority of the caucus that he remain in the No. 3 leadership post.''
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Growth chart Landseer
Weight of Landseer
The Weight of Landseer adult female varies from 45 to 54 kg.
The Weight of Landseer adult male varies from 59 to 68 kg.
A few tips on the weight of the puppy Landseer, during its growth:
Growth of Landseer female:
According to its size, the weight of the Landseer female at 3 months should be between 15.6 and 18.2 kg.
At 6 months, the Landseer female weighs on average between 28.9 kg for the smallest individuals and 33.4 kg for the largest individuals.
How much must a Landseer Female at 1 year? Enter 42 and 49.7 kg.
The Landseer female will end up growing at 19 months.
Growth graph of Landseer female:
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Growth of Landseer male:
According to its size, the weight of the Landseer male at 3 months should be between 19.5 and 21.4 kg.
At 6 months, the Landseer male weighs on average between 35 kg for the smallest individuals and 38.9 kg for the largest individuals.
How much must a Landseer male at 1 year? Between 53.5 and 60.2 kg.
The Landseer male will end up growing between the age of 19 months for the smallest sizes and the age of 22 month for the bigger ones.
Growth graph of Landseer male:
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At	0 year(s), 8 month(s) and	1 day(s), Leo, Landseer, male, weighed 39.15 kg.
At	1 year(s), 9 month(s) and	15 day(s), Renzi, Landseer, male, weighed 57 kg.
At	0 year(s), 6 month(s) and	14 day(s), Gustav, Landseer, male, weighed 42.1 kg.
At	0 year(s), 5 month(s) and	1 day(s), Leo, Landseer, male, weighed 25.5 kg.
At	0 year(s), 4 month(s) and	17 day(s), Roy, Landseer, male, weighed 23 kg.
Registration of	Roy, Landseer, male, at the age of	0 year(s), 6 month(s) and	24 day(s).
Landseer : Control your dog's weight
Control the weight of your Landseer during its growth allows you to know if you are feeding it correctly. It is important to control the weight of your puppy during its growth: you prevent some health or joint problems. A puppy with no problem of weight will also have less tendency to have an adult one, because as in the human, good habits are taken very young.
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Across the UK > Wales > Search on for owner of 120-year-old Welsh Bible found in skip
Search on for owner of 120-year-old Welsh Bible found in skip
By Eno Adeogun
A man is trying to track down the owner of a Welsh Bible dating back at least 120 years, after it was found in a skip.
David Green was given the Bible in 2011 by a friend of his father-in-law, who did home clearances in Dorset.
It was hoped Green - who speaks some Welsh, would be able to translate it but he was unable to. He has now shared pictures of the holy book in a bid to find its rightful owner.
He said in a series of tweets: "Can anybody help us reunite this old Welsh Bible with its family? My father-in-law was given it after a house clearance in Dorset in about 2011: I was the only Welsh-speaker he knew!
"It's huge and has some beautiful illustrations.
"There are some hints to the family. The 'family' pages have been completed to 1939: the family lived in and around Bridgend."
There are also some children's scribblings, which give further clues!
If this Bible belonged to you or your family we would love to reunite you with it: my DMs are open.
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— David Green (@itsdavegreen) March 23, 2019
The barrister, who lives in London but went to school in north Wales, said he would be willing to donate it to "somewhere fitting" if the owner of someone with a family connection can't be found.
He said in another tweet: "We don't mind where it goes, so long as it finds a good and appropriate home - we feel it's under-appreciated here, as my wife doesn't speak Welsh, mine isn't very good, and it's just a curio!"
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A Big Day for US Sports Fans
Los Angeles Dodgers' Yasiel Puig signs autographs for fans prior to an opening day baseball game against the San Diego Padres, Monday, April 6, 2015, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
Millions of Americans will attend opening day of Major League Baseball, a league of professional baseball players, on April 6. Then, at night, millions of people will watch on television as Duke University and the University of Wisconsin battle for the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) basketball championship.
And the coaches and the professional baseball players will make millions of dollars to play the games.
NCAA basketball championship
Duke has won the NCAA basketball championship four times. If it wins again, it will tie the University of North Carolina and Indiana University for the most championships. Wisconsin was national champion once, in 1941. Monday's game is being played in Indianapolis, Indiana.
College basketball is a big money maker and a winning coach can earn huge amounts. According to USA Today newspapers, Duke coach Mike Krzyzewski makes the second highest salary in college basketball --- more than six million dollars a year. Wisconsin coach Bo Ryan is the tenth highest earner, at about three million. The coach of the team that wins the championship will get a bonus, or prize pay.
Major League Baseball opening day
Professional baseball players also make a lot of money. The website Spotrac estimates the Los Angeles Dodgers with the highest salary record for 2015. The team's total pay adds up to more than $270 million. Almost $44 million will be paid to players who are no longer playing for the team.
The highest paid player in all of baseball is on the Dodgers. Clayton Kershaw will earn a base salary of about $30 million a year until his contract ends in 2021.
The New York Yankees held the highest payroll for fifteen years. Now, the team is second to the Dodgers, with a total for salaries at about $216 million.
The Associated Press says pay is up generally. It reports the average baseball salary on opening day this year increased more than six percent at $4.2 million dollars.
The Dodgers make big money and their fans reportedly make big messes. The team opens its season today at home in a game against the San Diego Padres.
Los Angeles police have already warned people about holding "tailgate parties" before the game in public parks near the baseball center. Apparently people who live in the area complained last year about baseball fans. They said baseball fans made a lot of noise, drank alcohol and ate in nearby parks before games. Then, the neighbors said, they left their trash behind.
In the midwestern state of Illinois, the Chicago Cubs opened the season Sunday night at home in a game against the St Louis Cardinals. The Cubs lost the game but the real disaster was the famous Wrigley Field. It is undergoing repair, which made for long lines at the bathrooms and other services.
Things are a little less wild in Washington, DC. The new Commissioner of Major League Baseball, Rob Manfred, threw out the first pitch at that game. The Nationals are playing the New York Mets.
Baseball has a long season. Regular season play will end on October 4. The championship, called the World Series, follows soon after. Last year, the San Francisco Giants defeated the Kansas City Royals in the Major League Baseball championship.
I'm Caty Weaver.
Have you ever seen or played baseball? What do you think of the sport considered America's national pastime? Let us know. Post your thoughts in the comment section.
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Twanda Wadlington
Twanda D. Wadlington received her DrPH in Behavioral and Community Health at East Tennessee State University in December 2017. She also holds an MPH in Community Health (East Tennessee State University), a Certificate in Epidemiology (East Tennessee State University), and a BA in Biology (Fisk University). In addition to serving as Contributing DrPH (Public Health) Faculty at Walden University, Dr. Wadlington currently serves as MPH PT Faculty at Columbia Southern University and Grants Manager at My Health My Resources (MHMR) of Tarrant County. Dr. Wadlington began as a graduate research and teaching assistant at East Tennessee State University in 2010, where she taught Gerontology and Health, Introduction to Community Health, and Introduction to Public Health. In 2013, Dr. Wadlington joined LeMoyne-Owen College as an adjunct (PT) faculty member, in which she taught introductory public health courses (Community Health, Public Health, Epidemiology, Environmental Health), Social Statistics, Research Methods, and Senior Capstone. Professionally, Dr. Wadlington has worked as a health and wellness campus director at a liberal arts college, a researcher in government and university-based research settings, a federally-funded food security regional campaign manager, and a regional cancer coalition coordinator.
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Idaho Falls Arts Council - 14th Annual National Juried Exhibition
Deadline : Jan 19, 2022	Awards: Four cash prizes will be awarded: first place ($750), second place ($500), third place ($250), and Curator's Choice ($125). Honorable Mentions and People's Choice will also be awarded.
The Idaho Falls National Exhibition is an annual juried exhibition by the Idaho Falls Arts Council (IFAC) and exhibited at the Willard Arts Center in Idaho Falls, Idaho. Artists working in all mediums throughout the United States are invited to submit. This is an open show with no geographic boundar...
Berkeley Arts Council - Reflections of Gratitude
Deadline : Jan 21, 2022	Awards: Awards for Best in Show, Merit and Honorable Mention will be given; the projected prize fund is $1,000.
In observance of Women's History Month and International Women's Day, the Berkeley Arts Council will present "Reflections of Gratitude" at the Berkeley Art Works in Martinsburg, WV from Feb 23 through April 2, 2022. This exhibit is to honor women whose achievements and contributions have enriched...
CICA Museum Call for Artists: International Exhibition "Color 2022"
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CICA Museum invites artists worldwide to participate in the international exhibition "Color 2022." We are open to photography, 2D digital art, video art, interactive art, painting, and installation art. * Deadline: January 24, 2022. * Category: -Photographs & 2D Digital Art -Video & Interact...
Envision Arts - Emanate Contemporary Art Exhibit
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Envision Arts - Abstraction Art Exhibit
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Soldier killed in Black Hawk accident at Fort Polk
Haley Britzky
VIDEO: The UH-60M Black Hawk Helicopter
One soldier has been killed and three others injured Thursday in a helicopter accident at the Joint Readiness Training Center (JRTC) at Fort Polk, Louisiana.
JRTC and Fort Polk announced the incident on Facebook on Thursday, saying that four soldiers with the 1st Battalion, 5th Aviation Regiment were on board a helicopter early Thursday morning when the accident occurred. A Fort Polk spokeswoman confirmed to Task & Purpose the helicopter was a UH-60 Black Hawk.
"Four crew members were on board the helicopter," the Facebook post said. "One is deceased and three were injured. Names will not be released until notification of the next kin is complete."
The accident is being investigated. ABC News reported that the Black Hawk was a medevac unit "en route to pick up another soldier with minor injuries."
Training accidents have been happening with alarming frequency — in 2018, the House Armed Services Committee said that almost four times as many military personnel died in training accidents than in combat in the previous year.
Fatalities from aviation training mishaps alone also surpassed those in combat.
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New World in My View Pt. 5 - Take Your Meds
07 September 2009 @ 05:56 am
New World in My View Pt. 5
Title: New World in My View Pt. 5
Pairing: Aiba/Sho
Summary: Lover's spats and getting rid of doubts
Disclaimer: A WORK OF FICTION. JE OWNS ARASHI NOT ME!
Warning: Angst like you wouldn't believe it.
Ch.1 Ch.2 Ch.3 Ch.4
Aiba sighed once he entered his home, lethargically removing his jacket and shoes. He felt bad about leaving Sho, but he believed it was the right thing to do. Sho needed some time to himself to sort things out without Aiba being around to influence is thoughts. After a quick shower he went to bed with the pangs of guilt eating at him.
Sho abruptly woke up and immediately he realized he was alone in the room. He looked down at the empty spot beside him knowing he was the reason Aiba left. He got up and turned on the lights wincing for a while until his eyes adjusted to the change. It was then did he notice the note on the desk.
Don't worry, I only went home.
Goodnight Sho-chan.
Masaki♥
Sho smiled at the signature, but his happiness only lasted for a few seconds before the weight hit his heart. He knew things would be a lot more different now that Aiba knew he wasn't a hundred percent ready to be in this relationship. Yet, what bothered him more was that now Aiba will be ten times more critical and careful about what they did together. 'It's useless mopping around about it now. I'll just talk to him tomorrow' Sho thought to himself as he got back into bed.
Tomorrow was going to be a hard one for the boys. They had a photo shoot, three interviews, and a taping to do. Sho quickly noticed a change in Aiba the minute he walked in their dressing room. The other man was deliberately finding things to keep him from getting close. Aiba was busy bothering anyone who was unlucky to cross his path. Throughout the day Sho did anything he could to get Aiba's attention, but of course they all failed. Fed up and annoyed, Sho stormed off after their second interview. He didn't know where he was going, but anywhere is better than being in a room and getting ignored.
He roamed the building for a decent spot before he went to the roof and sat by the door. He may have been angry, but he still remembered his fear of heights. He could feel his phone vibrating against his thigh, but he didn't want to answer it. Sho let it ring a few more times before deciding to pick up. "Yes?" he said in a hoarse voice. He hadn't talked much all day and tried to keep his answers short when a question was directed at him.
"Don't 'yes' me where the fuck are you?" Ohno asked. Sho was startled that Ohno would actually curse at him.
"I'm just taking a breather," Sho sighed rubbing his eyes.
"Where?" Ohno asked, this time in his normal voice.
"The roof." The door suddenly opened making Sho jump a bit. He looked up and saw Aiba staring down at him. "I have to go. I've been spotted," Sho's voice went deadpan.
"What are you doing up here? I thought you were afraid of heights?" Aiba asked squatting down in front of Sho.
"Hence why I'm sitting so close to the door," the annoyance in Sho's voice was apparent. "So now you want to talk to me?"
"Yes, we need to go and you're holding us up," Aiba said coldly. Sho saw red and tackled Aiba so he was now straddling him.
"I'm sorry okay. I said I was sorry!" Sho yelled. "I didn't mean to lie, I only tried to do what you wanted!" he continued while Aiba stared up at him.
"I think you jumped into this too fast," Aiba said calmly. Sho released the grip he had on the front of Aiba's shirt. "Maybe you need some time alone to sort out your thoughts."
Sho got off him and leaned against the door. He rest his head on his knees wanting to erase everything he said yesterday. Aiba sat next to him looking ahead at the other buildings. They sat in silence for a long time before Sho spoke up.
"Are you breaking up with me?" Sho's question sounded muffled in his position.
Sho looked up at Aiba with tear filled eyes. The other man quickly looked away so his own tears would go unnoticed. "How come you won't believe anything I tell you unless it's negative?" Sho asked.
"What are you talking about?"
"I told you that I wanted to date you and you didn't believe me. I told you I wanted to continue kissing you and you doubted me. Then when I told you I was rushing myself to accommodate to your feelings and you believed it. Why are you so quick to doubt me?" Sho was now facing Aiba who was fidgeting with his laces.
"For 10 years I've debated on telling you that I liked you. In fact it stopped being 'liked' by then and it became love. So for 10 years I was constantly thinking about possible outcomes for when you find out and this was one of them," Aiba said looking up at Sho. "You want me to be happy so you force yourself into a relationship with me." Aiba paused to move some hair away from Sho's face. "I already planned out what I would do if it came down to this. Either we break up or we continue dating until you really do have feelings for me," Aiba ended dropping his hand away from Sho's face.
"I do have feelings for you."
"Too fast," Aiba shot back. "I told you about two weeks ago, a week later we're dating, three days later we break up."
"I guess I lose no matter what I say or do," Sho said getting up walking away from the door. "I love everything that we do together. Seriously. When I told you that I liked the kiss you gave me I was fucking serious. When I say that I like you, Aiba I really do mean it. And not as a friend either, but as a boyfriend. But that doesn't satisfy you at all" Sho sighed. Aiba watched Sho's movement noticing something he did a lot during their junior days. He remembered when Sho would try to act aloof whenever he's gotten heartbroken. He saw the way Sho slipped his hand in his pockets and rock back and forth.
"Sho-chan," Aiba whispered looking at his back.
"Let's go," Sho turned around and gave him a forced smile. Aiba grabbed his wrist and pushed him against the door. Aiba captured the plump lips in a kiss running his fingers in Sho's hair. Sho flipped their positions so that Aiba was sandwiched between him and the door. The kiss got more and more intense before Sho's phone vibrated. They pulled back breathing heavily. "Hello?"
"Hurry up and get down here!" Matsujun yelled and hung up. Aiba bit his lip pulling Sho in for one more kiss.
"Make me believe you," Aiba moaned against his lips.
"I will," Sho responded. They left the rooftop hand in hand and entered the van apologizing the whole way to their next location.
Tags: p: aiba masaki/ sakurai sho, r: pg-13
rukia1314 on September 7th, 2009 11:30 am (UTC)
gah why do i love this so much!
sakuraiba banzai!
cant wait for more XDDDDDD
cry1baby on September 7th, 2009 11:35 pm (UTC)
thanks for enjoying it.
momof on September 7th, 2009 01:41 pm (UTC)
It's kinda lovely how Aiba-chan seemed a bit hotNcold but I should leave the boy alone since he was confused and I love it after all. The last bit was a bit rushing to me. There's a good enough reason for his sudden kiss and change of thought but I'd love it more if you wrote it a lil more detailed. Nevermind since the way the storyline processes satisfies me well enough!
And Sho-kun, make him BELIEVE him with some real action *grin*
lol yea i've been struggling with that ending for four days, but i still decided to send out what i had written down. thanks for reading
aimai3 on September 7th, 2009 04:46 pm (UTC)
WEEEEEE!!
I LOVE itt!
magicalsong on September 7th, 2009 10:27 pm (UTC)
Phew, I was so scared that you were going to break them again xP Thank god [:
Yays for Sakuraiba <3
Thanks for writing, can't wait for the next update! x3
i would never do such a thing lol. thanks for reading
maibachan on September 18th, 2009 01:23 pm (UTC)
How did I miss this chap!!!
Stupid real life is getting in the way of my fic stalking!!!!! :P
Awesome in the pants!! Totally awesome!! At least I get to read two in a row now ^__^
*goes on to the smexy chap*
cry1baby on September 19th, 2009 01:45 am (UTC)
silly billy, but thanks for reading.
sushi4ever on November 2nd, 2009 10:49 pm (UTC)
Waaaaaa~~ sakuraiba *tears*
Please sho make aiba believe you
Aiba hayaku and shinjite in sho's kimotchi
cry1baby on November 3rd, 2009 01:48 am (UTC)
siuyeebsho on November 4th, 2009 08:49 am (UTC)
this is good - like the part where ohno cursed ! cute
cry1baby on November 5th, 2009 12:23 am (UTC)
lol i would love to hear him curse in person
all4cyanide on November 4th, 2009 07:54 pm (UTC)
OH SO! PLEASE PLEASE MAKE HIM BELIEVE YOU in the naughtiest way possible! XDD I'm still loving this! Keep up the good work!
cry1baby on November 4th, 2009 10:45 pm (UTC)
lol naughty is better
tetenanii on November 11th, 2010 12:59 am (UTC)
:) bi-polar boys.
haha well when you arent even sure of your sexuality i'm sure this would happen too


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Statement of the group of delegates of the VI Kurultay of the Crimean Tatar people and national movement activists on the occasion of the European Day of Remembrance for the Victims of Stalinism and Nazism
In 2009, the European Parliament declared August 23 as a day of the 70th anniversary of the signing of the Non-Aggression Pact between Germany and the Soviet Union, as well as the Secret Additional Protocol that divided the continent into spheres of influence on the eve of World War II – the European Day of Remembrance for the Victims of Stalinism and Nazism.
These two ideologies have been held to be equally responsible for the violent deaths of millions of people.
The indigenous Crimean people were among the victims of both tyrannical regimes. Even before the start of the war, the Stalinist dictatorship had a disastrous impact on the most active, educated part of Crimean Tatars, repressing almost the entire
intellectual class
For Crimean Tatars who fell into the category of a few peoples, as a result of the annexation of the end of the 18th century and the subsequent colonialist policy, such losses turned into a national catastrophe.
During the Soviet-German war, Crimean Tatars were twice exposed to the risk of total annihilation.
The armed forces of Germany, which seized the peninsula and established an occupation regime in the middle 1941, suppressing the underground and partisan resistance, perpetrated cruel reprisals against the civilian population, including the Crimean Tatar people.
As a culmination of these actions there was the burning in November and December 1943 of about 130 mountain and foothill Crimean villages. The population of most of these villages was predominantly and in 90 of them completely Crimean Tatar. For example, dozens of residents of Ulu-Sala were burned alive and they were Crimean Tatars. The invaders motivated such a large-scale crime from committing on the local territory by the fact that the inhabitants assisted the partisans.
After Crimea was liberated, the same people were accused, now by the Stalinist leadership, in cooperation with the Nazis, those who burned houses and villages of the Crimeans, organized round-ups, shot and drove them to forced labor.
The forcible eviction of the Crimean Tatar people on May 18, as well as other ones – entirely 15, partly more than 40 different nations of the Soviet Union, is one of the bloodiest acts of Stalin and his entourage, which cannot be qualified otherwise than genocide and a crime against humanity.
Unlike other repressed peoples, even after the death of the tyrant, Crimean Tatars were deprived of the right to return to their homeland. Activists of the national movement for the return to Crimea were subjected to constant persecution: mass detentions, courts, fines, considerable prison-camp terms.
The collapse of the USSR stimulated a massive self-return of the people to Crimea. But the issues of comprehensive rehabilitation, including property and, especially the right to national sovereignty, have not been resolved. The Crimean Tatars continue to experience the dire consequences of the crimes of Stalinism.
Territorial changes of recent years, carried out contrary to international law, only exacerbated these consequences. Ethnic disunity, religious persecution, significant restrictions on civil liberties (freedom of expression, assembly, and association, etc.), a ban on the activities of bodies of national self-government were added to the problems of language, education, the official interpretation of the historical past of the Crimean Tatars, which, naturally, it does not move away from the ideology and practice of Stalinism, but brings it closer to them.
We, the group of delegates of the VI Kurultay of the Crimean Tatar people and activists of the national movement, supporting the consistent condemnation by PACE and democratic organizations of Europe of the totalitarian regimes of the 20th century – Nazism and Stalinism, declare that the current situation of the Crimean Tatar people cannot be considered normal.
We call on the democratic forces of Europe to strengthen their protest voice when it comes to the desire to preserve the consequences of the crimes of Stalinism against the Crimean Tatar people and obstacles to the restoration of their natural collective political rights.
Aqmesjit, August 23, 2020
Nariman Dzhelyal – delegate of the Kurultai of the Crimean Tatar people of the VI convocation
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or The Inside Scoop on the Breakup of the Greatest Band in the World
For a time, we thought we were the greatest band in the world; and because we did, we were. – Ringo Starr
The Beatles are bigger than Jesus Christ right now. – John Lennon
The following is an interpretation of the songs of the Abbey Road album as a psychological justification for the breakup of the Beatles, or why it had to happen, in their own words:
Here Comes the Sun – Finally, things are looking up for George Harrison. He?s had a creative breakthrough, probably due to the new vegetarianism and positive outlook on life. Plus, he?s hanging out with other Musicians like Eric Clapton and having a bit of fun. He never seemed to have too much, you know, and was always so damned depressing.
Something – But all good things must come to an end. She is the Beatles, and while George loves her, he just doesn't know about the future. He's undecided, as well; does he side with John or Paul? That's always been his question, I think.
Maxwell's Silver Hammer – I think Maxwell is Allen Klein, the doctor they all brought in to fix up the Beatles. Maybe they should have considered Doctor Robert. This one is obviously about litigation and the courts, and Paul's never-ending battle to prove he wasn't the one who broke up the band. Further, I think he's making a comment on his recent drug busts, and John?s forays into obscenity with Yoko Ono (i.e., Two Virgins, etc.).
Oh! Darling – Paul's frantic plea to John: Don't leave me. You seem to have it all together, but I need you as a foil to spur my creativity.
Octopus' Garden – This is Ringo's attempt to reconcile all the involved parties. But he's drowning, and the ship's sinking, and everybody knows it. Meanwhile, he's getting drunk with Keith Moon and playing Frank Zappa in the movies. He's ready to move on, just like the rest, and he's getting tired of being "the funny one."
I Want You (She?s So Heavy) – John wants to move beyond the Beatles. The social and emotional responsibility of fronting the world's most popular band has gotten a bit much. Further, he wants to play styles of Music that the Beatles could never get away with (i.e., biting social Commentary and the blues). Further, he wants to distance himself from the hippie movement and free love; he's more into revolution and visible social change at this point (witness his "Power to the People") demeanor that follows shortly hereafter, etc. Witness John's disillusionment with the flower power movement (i.e., Strawberry Fields Forever). He doesn't want to be anybody's guru…his whole "bag" has been for people to think for themselves. It's easy to see misunderstanding with your eyes closed, he says. Let me drag you down with me. If I say jump, does that mean you do it?
Come Together – The visible exponent of the sentiment expressed in I Want You (She's So Heavy). John is not only writing a campaign slogan for Timothy Leary and San Francisco, showing his affinity for the intellectual revolution over the non-violent peacenik thing, but he's saying, "Look, people, if you let me do this, the Beatles might still work."
Because – Why do shitty things happen? Why do bands like the Beatles break up? It's nobody's fault, regardless of what they say in Melody Maker. Just because, baby, just because.
You Never Give Me Your Money – Paul's most direct statement to date on the fact that the other Beatles sued him. Paul obviously wants to keep the band together, but they keep serving him summons ("funny paper") and breaking off the negotiations. He doesn't want it to be about money, but he's trying to keep his shirt and forget the Apple fiasco. In the beginning, he says, we were unemployed, undereducated. If not for this band, we'd be driving trucks. This was our dream, guys, he's saying. Now, with the dream come true, I think Paul realizes that the dream has got to die. It's just not working anymore. Like Albert King said, "Everybody wants to go to Heaven, but nobody wants to die." And that hurts Paul like nothing else could.
Sun King – What's all the nonsense, says John. Why should anybody care but us, says Paul. It?s our business. Lead your own lives – we can't protect you forever. Further, the whole thing has gotten a bit ridiculous. No matter what we say, it is interpreted as something "deep" and "cryptic." Check out Charlie Manson's take on what we did in 1968, for example. John says, "All I want to do is play the blues." Paul says, "I want to write Musical theater." George says, "Hare Krishna." Ringo says, "Where is Buck Owens playing tonight?" The press says, "Paul is dead." Go figure.
Mean Mr. Mustard – Another interpretation of Allen Klein, I think.
Polythene Pam – Look, everyone, it's the incredible marketable Beatles, shrink-wrapped in plastic and ready for distribution! Where's Colonel Tom Parker when you need him?
She Came In Through the Bathroom Window – "She" is the Beatles. She's come up on the Fab Four by surprise, with her silver lining exposed, and now they all just sit around and wonder what the Hell they're going to do about it. Further, I think Paul is tired of being the "policeman" and trying to get everybody together and play. Another interpretation might be that "she" is Apple Records. After all, she could "steal, but she could not rob." They were all losing a lot of money in that little venture, you know. Interpretation #3: "She" is Phil Spector, and she couldn?t really do much to save the sinking ship. Plus, Paul didn't really appreciate the external input and loss of creative control.
Golden Slumbers – Finally, I think Paul just comes out and says it. This used to be a great band, we used to have a lot of fun, and each of us achieved somewhat of our own Nirvana when it worked. However, the real good thing is about to come to an end. This is also could be seen as a farewell to Brian Epstein, who'd been with them since they were "home" at the Cavern, and always seemed to be a link with their roots.
Carry That Weight – And of course, it's easy for the rest of the boys (and the media, and the fans) to blame Paul. He seemed to be the most realistic (therefore, the most calculating, cold and cynical) about the Beatles' situation. And he got most of the heat in the press. Nobody took him seriously as a solo artist until "Band On the Run" took off so splendidly. Plus, he lost his best friend in the bargain. In another view, he's also the one who had to perform most of the Beatles' repertoire throughout the following decades. This, of course, has its benefits.
The End – And in the end, the love you take is equal to the love you make. And they weren't making love anymore; so it was only fair that they stopped taking it. They weren't even sleeping in the same room at that point. Witness the angry solos from George, Paul and John.
Her Majesty – Paul, of course, was desperate to have the last word. He was going to get the brunt of the blame, after all. Once he made the decision to quit, there was nothing else to do but crawl away and get drunk. She (the Beatles) was a pretty nice girl, but there was no way she was going to put out again. Someday, however, Paul was hoping, it might all work out again.
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Press Pass: Gaye Adegbalola
June 8, 2011 9:10 PM by Leslie Poster
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When Gaye Adegbalola was first considered for the upcoming Tinner Hill Blues Festival, event organizers were particularly interested in having the 67-year-old blues musician present her History of Women in the Blues workshop. But when a Blues Music Award winner is coming to Falls Church for a blues music festival, it's hard not to think about having her play a few of her hits.
That's why Adegbalola will be bringing her brand of socially conscious blues and her trademark humor to Cherry Hill Park Saturday in an early evening solo set, and will again perform as part of the Ladies Singing the Blues program later in the festival, in addition to her morning workshop at the Falls Church Community Center.
The workshop is Adegbalola's way of highlighting the female blues musicians who are often overlooked in the history of the genre and emphasizing the importance of their contribution not only to musical history, but to the history of the world.
"The main history of working class black women from the 1920s is in the blues lyrics instead of the history books, which are written by white men," Gaye said. "Black women are really left out."
In Ladies Singing the Blues, Adegbalola will be joining the descendants of that rich heritage of blues music performed by women, passed down from blues greats like Bessie Smith and lesser-known trailblazers like KoKo Taylor.
"I'm honored to be included," Adegbalola said of the show, which will feature herself along with Deanna Bogart, Nadine Rae and Patty Reese. "We're going to throw it down."
Adegbalola's love of blues was fostered in her Fredericksburg home throughout her childhood, but didn't become a career until later in her life. After a few jobs in the sciences, Adegbalola embarked upon what would be an 18-year career with the Fredericksburg City Public School. But with the birth of her son, Juno Lumumba Kahlil, the single mother concluded that she needed to find a way to supplement her income.
"I started playing in a hometown bar three nights a week," Adegbalola said. "It was either that or flipping burgers."
She began performing with Ann Rabson and Andra Faye as the group Saffire: The Uppity Blues Women in 1984, and they began touring full time in 1988. It was with Saffire that Adegbalola penned her award-winning anthem "The Middle Aged Blues Boogie" about a woman of a certain age who unabashedly pursues younger men.
The group performed its last show in November 2009, after a quarter of a century playing blues music around the nation, a decision that Adegbalola says had to do with group members wanting to pursue different musical directions.
In particular, Adegbalola wanted to leave behind the acoustic tradition of Saffire and explore electric blues, and wanted to write more songs.
Her most recent album, 2008's "Gaye Without Shame," stands at the intersection of two worlds. With an album including songs like "Queer Blues" and its celebratory chorus "I'm here now, and I'm queer now, you better get over it," Adegbalola said she wanted to "take the blues genre to the gay community, and take gay issues to the blues community." The songs address issues that face the gay community, all with the autobiographical insights of a woman who struggled to come out.
Adegbalola is currently in the studio working on an album of blues music geared toward young listeners, which she hopes will allow the older community of blues fans to share the music with their children and grandchildren.
Regardless of the audience, for Adegbalola, blues music is about a raw expression of pain and redemption.
"For me, it's when the performer lays his or her soul bare, you share an experience with your audience that is personal, but at the same time universal," Adegbalola said. But there's also a more jovial side to the music Adegbalola plays, which she hopes to focus on in keeping with the atmosphere of the festival this weekend.
"It's also about shaking your butt on a Saturday night and justifying living," Adegbalola said.
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Welcome back to another edition of the Indie B-Sides reviews, where we take a look at some of the many great indie titles in the Nintendo Switch eShop!
The Church in the Darkness (Nintendo Switch)
Developer: Paranoid Productions
Publisher: Fellow Traveler
Category: Action, Adventure, Strategy
Let Us Pray. Then We Drink Kool-Aid
What is it about cults that seems to draw in certain people with unquestionable loyalty? You get to address that and more while playing as ex-police officer Vic, who has entered Freedom Town, a village created by cult members in South Africa in 1970. You are there undercover looking for your nephew who ran off to join the cult, but you have to be on your toes, as they will shoot and kill anyone who doesn't belong. What makes The Church in the Darkness unique is that no two playthroughs are alike. Each run features different personalities for the cult members and leaders, as well as different ways to approach the game. Vic can start with medical kits, alarm-disabling kits, pistol, and more upon further exploration. You can disguise yourself, read documents and more, revealing the truth behind the cult.
At first I was very excited to play, as the premise sounded very promising—plus, I love stealth games. This is where it disappointed, as the stealth was rather lackluster; the map is small and never changes, even if the characters do. You can sneak up and take out enemies, or simply run and hide very easily, which took away some of the allure. The story and gameplay never evolves or changes, it just sticks to the basics with which it starts. If Vic is captured, he's killed, or if your run has been non-lethal, they enslave you rather than kill you. My first playthrough ended in under 35 minutes, which was a little wild considering the overall value of the game, but the developers want you to keep playing and trying different scenarios. I jumped back in and played through the campaign a couple more times, but it began to feel monotonous.
The sound and look of the game are top-notch, with great music and voice acting, and the visuals are very well-done for an indie title. Needless to say, this one fell a little flat for me like Jim Jones and his Kool-Aid fiasco, but the time I had with it was still intriguing, and I love the premise and effort put in by the developers. I only wish there was more of it. I'd recommend grabbing it if you see it on a decent sale, because I'm a fan of the material, and though the stealth and other aspects could be sharper, there is still fun to be had.
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Frederic 2: Evil Strikes Back (Nintendo Switch)
Reviewer: John B Developer: Forever Entertainment Publisher: Forever Entertainment Category: Music, Rhythm, Arcade Release Date: 2.1.2018 Price: $4.99
2nd Verse, Same as the First!
I reviewed the first game a little while ago, and to be honest, it's kind of hard to write a review for this game that isn't just copying and pasting the first one. The only real difference is the story, where a resurrected Frederic Chopin, fresh off his victory in the first game, is blindsided when a mysterious new threat appears and kidnaps his Muses. Frederic sets off on another journey of piano-based duels to rescue them in between some well-illustrated, motion comic cutscenes. It's a fun story, much like its predecessor, except this one has a solid gold DeLorean, so there's that.
The rhythm-based gameplay is completely unchanged; it's like Guitar Hero except with piano keys. The touchscreen remains the superior gameplay option, which the game tells you up front. It also still recommends you play using headphones, which again I think is only really necessary if you live with people that don't want to hear your game over whatever it is they're doing. The game's biggest drawback is my complete lack of any sense of rhythm, which is a good problem for any game to have. If you love music and music games, this is an exceptionally fun experience for a very reasonable price – and I frequently see it on sale for even less (best I've seen so far is 49¢).
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Azuran Tales: Trials (Nintendo Switch)
Developer: Tiny Trinket Games
Publisher: Tiny Trinket Games
Category: Action, Arcade, Platformer, RPG
A Tale of Two Tombs & Many Monsters
Azuran Tales: Trials markets itself as a brutal platformer with RPG elements, challenging combat, and merciless enemies. For the most part, it delivers on these promises, even if it doesn't stick the landing. You play as Merius, a battle cleric sent on a quest to collect the pieces of the Amulet of Valur to keep it from the evil entity known as Magrath.
After a quick tutorial, you're thrown into tombs, dungeons, and more where you'll face monsters and traps, but you're given checkpoints to soften the blow of the gameplay. It's tough later in the game, but what I struggled with the most was the controller layout—which you can't change—and the controls themselves, as they felt sluggish. The combat was solid, though rather simple—you start with a mace, a magic book that emits a force field, and bare-bones armor—but before long, you gain armor and weapons through boss fights and treasure chests. You can also upgrade your stats through a skills tree using gold and special crystals.
Overall, the game was a fun escape, but in the sea of games in the eShop, it is likely to be overlooked. If you see this one on sale, you should give it a try, as it was an enjoyable platformer.
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Spooky Ghosts Dot Com (Nintendo Switch)
Reviewer: John B Developer: Grizzly Wizard Games Publisher: Lone Wolf Technology Category: Action, Platformer, Metroidvania Release Date: 10.2.2019 Price: $4.99
Crossing Over to a Familiar Trail
Spooky Ghosts Dot Com is a charming, retro, 8-bit-styled Metroidvania with plenty to recommend it. Ruby is a ghost hunter checking out some cat pics on the internet when a job comes through. So off she goes to a creepy-looking mansion to get that money. So, pretty simple story, and it comes with some fairly simple action, too. All you really do is run, jump, and fire your laser—though you do collect new items that unlock new abilities along the way.
While fairly basic in concept, the gameplay is pretty tight; the controls respond smoothly and quickly, meaning there were very few times when I got hit and then immediately did that thing everyone does where you're like, "But I hit the jump button! I HIT THE JUMP BUTTONNNNNNN!" So, gameplay-wise, it doesn't really blaze any new trails, but it's still pretty fun and challenging. More than challenging, sometimes; it gets frustrating trying to memorize the bosses' patterns. The final boss was an especial pain in the butt, but the challenge level helped make up for the relatively short playtime. I probably spent close to a quarter of my time with the game trying to finish the final boss.
The 8-bit graphics and sound create a picture-perfect aesthetic of a Nintendo game that never was. As much as the gameplay was well-crafted and fun, the game gets its personality from its art design. You'll fall in love with Ruby's sprite over the course of this relatively short game, especially when she's making friends with all the kitties—oh yeah, the fast-travel mechanic is a giant cat that rewards you for finding its friends by letting you ride it through magic portals. That was pretty great, too. Overall, Spooky Ghosts Dot Com is a heck of a good time. The gameplay is smooth, the graphics are colorful and fun, and the difficulty leans towards challenging over frustrating, but sometimes it crosses over to the wrong side of that line.
Buy Spooky Ghosts Dot Com from the Nintendo Switch eShop here.
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Solo: Islands of the Heart (Nintendo Switch)
Developer: Team Gotham
Publisher: Merge Games
Category: Adventure, Platformer, Puzzle
All You Need Is Love, But I Want More
Solo: Islands of the Heart sets out to make an introspective puzzle game centered around love and relationships. So, as a non-starter, if love or things surrounding relationships like monogamy and the struggles relationships face aren't something you look forward to, you may be immediately turned off. So, if you avoid Cupid on Valentine's Day, then solo may not be for you. The game begins with a bevy of questions, asking about your gender, sexual preference, and more about what you look for in relationships. This seemed a little ballsy with the era of politics we're in, but it's a game, so let's hop in.
The game takes you from island to island on a small sail boat. Here, you solve puzzles with the goal of lighting a totem at the end of each. Once lit, you will be presented with more questions. Moving boxes around the 3-D isometric island felt clunky, due to controls and the camera that felt like it was, at times, working against me. Where Solo is strongest is in its presentation, from the serene soundtrack to the peaceful tone each island gives off.
It's not without its hiccups on the Switch, unfortunately, but I'm always happy to see when developers do something different from the normal same old retro pixel-art. To end on a positive note, you can interact with animals you come across. Petting cats and dogs is always a huge plus, and fits perfectly in this game. I only wish the rest fell into place the same way.
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Pope serves up Christian hospitality: Column
His crusade for inclusion may be new, but emphasis on personal encounter is not.
Pope serves up Christian hospitality: Column His crusade for inclusion may be new, but emphasis on personal encounter is not. Check out this story on USATODAY.com: http://usat.ly/1fjcXz6
Henry G. Brinton Published 7:29 p.m. ET Sept. 24, 2013
Pope Francis visits Cagliari, Italy, on Sunday, where he encouraged "a just system that helps everyone."(Photo: Franco Origlia, Getty Images)
Pope Francis says church has become obsessed with abortion, gay marriage and contraception.
Many liberal Catholics were heartened, but his focus on hospitality is deeply conservative.
Hospitality helps us to break through stereotypes and see each other as children of God.
On Sunday, as part of his crusade for a more inclusive Roman Catholic Church, Pope Francis chastised the global economy for choosing to worship the "god called money" at the expense of the working man. In this case, he was speaking specifically to a gathering in Cagliari, on the Italian island of Sardinia, where closed factories and mines have created widespread unemployment. He bemoaned an economic system that has turned society into a "throwaway culture" where we throw away young and old, instead of promoting "a just system that helps everyone."
Only last week, the pope surprised many people by saying that he will not focus on abortion, gay marriage and contraception because the church has become "obsessed" with these issues. Instead, he wants to pursue an inclusive church, one that is "the home of all, not a small chapel that can hold only a small group of selected people."
Many liberal Catholics were heartened by his remarks. Chris Pett, president of a Catholic organization for lesbians, gays, bisexuals and transgenders in Chicago, called it a shift in tone and message regarding the church's position on homosexuality. But the pope's focus on Christian hospitality is actually deeply conservative.
Historical tradition
"Francis clearly wants a bigger church that puts less emphasis on rules as it reaches out to sinners," says Monsignor Bill Parent of St. Peter's Church in Waldorf, Md. He adds, "In our era that tends to reduce religion to rules, the pope is reclaiming a traditional Christian emphasis on personal encounter."
Throughout biblical history, people have been challenged to welcome strangers and to see the holiness of God in them. When Abraham showed hospitality to three strangers in the Book of Genesis, he discovered that they were God in disguise. Jesus was criticized for eating meals with tax collectors and sinners, groups that were considered to be far outside the religious mainstream.
At the beginning of the Middle Ages, St. Benedict developed a rule for monastic life that stressed hospitality, grounding it in the promise of Jesus that he will come to us in the form of a stranger (Matthew 25:35).
So an inclusive church, one that is a "home of all," is really nothing new. Christians have simply not succeeded in bringing it to life.
Christians find it much easier to show xenophobia (fear of strangers) than to practice philoxenia (love of strangers) — one of the Greek words for hospitality in the Bible (Hebrews 13:2). Churches still tend to be segregated by race and culture, and most are not welcoming to gays and lesbians. The political fault lines that divide our communities run straight through our congregations as well.
Breaking bread together
But these fractures can be healed through the ancient practice of Christian hospitality.
While I cannot speak for Pope Francis, nor even as a Catholic, I have found that when we welcome and include strangers, we discover that they are really not so strange. By sitting down for shared meals and conversation, church members find that gays have many of the same beliefs as straights, and same-sex marriages are often grounded in the same love and commitment as heterosexual marriages.
When personal relationships develop around tables, church leaders discover that abortion is often driven by poverty and that contraception is not necessarily a selfish choice. Hospitality helps us to break through stereotypes and see each other as children of God.
"Proclamation in a missionary style focuses on the essentials, on the necessary things," said the pope in his recent interview. "This is also what fascinates and attracts more, what makes the heart burn, as it did for the disciples at Emmaus." His reference to the village of Emmaus was well chosen. It was in that place that Jesus appeared as a stranger to his disciples. When he broke bread with them, "their eyes were opened and they recognized him" (Luke 24:31).
In a world so divided by religion, our best hope for harmony might not be found in creative new initiatives. Instead, it could come from the pope's fresh focus on the deeply conservative practice of hospitality, one that challenges people of faith both inside and outside the Catholic Church.
Henry G. Brinton is the pastor of Fairfax Presbyterian Church in Virginia and author of The Welcoming Congregation: Roots and Fruits of Christian Hospitality.
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USDC for New Jersey Grants Summary Judgment to Casualty Insurer in Property Coverage Dispute Stemming from Superstorm Sandy for Filing Suit After the Expirationof the Suit Limitations Provision
In G. Matts Hospitality, LLC t/a Sands Motel v. Scottsdale Insurance Company and John Doe 1-100, the Federal District Court of New Jersey addressed a case in which an Insured suedits commercial insurer for property damage caused by Superstorm Sandy. The action was brought more than three years after the Insured received a coverage determination letterfrom the Insurer that partially denied coverage. The Insured filed a Complaint against the Insurer asserting a cause of action for breach of contract seeking consequential damages due to the alleged failure to pay a covered loss. The Court found that the Insurance Policy's suit limitations provision barred the Insured's recovery because the Insured failed to file its Complaint within two years of receipt of the coverage determination letter.
This case arose on November 15, 2012, when the Insurer received a notice of claim from the Insured claiming a loss on October 29, 2012. The Insured claimed damage to its property from flooding and winds, as a result of Superstorm Sandy. The Insurer investigated and adjusted the Insured's claims ofproperty damage. On July 11, 2013, the Insurer issued a claimsdetermination letter stating that it would cover certain water intrusion damage created by wind damage; however, the letter also stated that certain other water damage was not covered because "the policy requires the rain enter through an opening created by a covered cause of loss." The Insurer determined that some water damage to the insured property was due to seepage and plumbing leaks rather than rainwater entering through awind created opening. On October 11, 2016, the Insured,through its adjusters, requested that the Insurer consider additional payments, which the Insurer denied on February 22, 2017. On June 29, 2017, the Insured filed a Complaint in New Jersey Superior Court against the insurer for breach of contract, which was removed to the United States District Court for theDistrict of New Jersey.
In District Court, the Insurer argued that the Policy's suit limitation provision barred the Insured's recovery because the Insured failed to file the Complaint within the two-year suitlimitations period in the Policy. The Court found that the July 11, 2013 claims determination letter was a clear and unequivocal trigger of the suit limitations provision. The Insured argued that the July 11, 2013 coverage determination letter was ambiguous as to denial of coverage, and that a February 22, 2017 denial was the first definitive denial of coverage.
The District Court granted the Insurer's motion for summary judgment. The suit limitation provision of the insurance policy stated that no legal action may be brought against the Insurer under the policy unless "[t]he action is brought within 2 years after the date on which the direct physical loss or damage occurred." The Insured's argument that the July 11, 2013 denial letter was ambiguous failed. The Court found that the denial letter was clear and unequivocal as it "meticulously explained which claimed property damages were and were not covered and the grounds for each decision." Further, the co-owner of the Insured premises conceded that the denial letter was clear when he testified "they're writing [the denial letter] as if they're being clear on what they will cover." Since the denial letter was clear on July 11, 2013 the suit limitations provision started running on that date, making the Insured's Complaint filed on June 29, 2017 almost two years too late. Therefore, the Court enforced the Policy's suit limitation provision and granted the Insurer summary judgment due to Insured's failure to file a timely Complaint.
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