There are many models for developing as a person. One approach is to develop a warm heart, wise head and working hands. Let's explore this approach.
People who have warm hearts often have a sense of gratitude. They count their blessings rather than their burdens. Such people have a generous spirit. They enjoy giving things to others and helping them to succeed.
People who have wise heads often have a wide repertoire of knowledge. They stay calm when faced by a crisis and clarify the real results to achieve. They explore the possible options for going forwards and the consequences of each option. They then pursue the strategy most likely to achieve the picture of success.
Great workers often do work that involves their heart, head and hands. Their heart feels they really want to do the activity and their head understands the strategy for making it happen. They then use their hands – in the broadest sense –to bring something into being.
Sometimes this literally means using their hands to build something or fix a problem. In others cases it means using their whole being – their experience, wisdom and knowledge – to translate the ideas into action and produce wonderful work.
Looking back, can you think of a person who had a warm heart, wise head and working hands. This could be somebody you have known or somebody you have heard about.
If you wish, try tackling the exercise on this theme. This invites you to write the name of such a person. It then invites you to describe the specific things they did to demonstrate some of these qualities.
A person who develops a warm heart has often been given love in the past. They may have had parents or other significant people who helped them to feel safe, encouraged and able to grow. They are then more likely to pass on this feeling to other people.
Some individuals develop a warm heart in other ways. They may develop a sense of gratitude and be thankful for each day. Some appreciate all living things. Developing a sense of compassion, they want to help other people and things to grow.
Some focus on the best parts of people. They have positive eyes and ask some of the following questions when looking at a person or a group of people.
When do they come alive? What are their strengths? When are they in their element – at ease and yet able to excel? When do they perform brilliantly? What do they do right then? How can I help them to follow these principles to perform brilliantly in the future?
People with warm hearts create a positive environment in which others feel welcome. They help others to feel at ease and able to express themselves. Individuals often feel uplifted after meeting such a person.
Such people feel compassion for others and translate this caring into action. Different people have compassion for different things. Some may feel compassion for themselves and their loved ones. They may then have compassion for their friends and kindred spirits.
Some may go further. They may feel compassion for specific groups of people they identify with, such as communities or nations. Some may extend their compassion to include all human beings and future generations. Some may feel compassion for all living things and the planet.
People who show compassion often have a history of being loved and being taught to respect other human beings. They believe in spreading happiness, rather than hate. They want to plant seeds of hope that will encourage both present and future generations.
Such people are positive realists. They recognise the many challenges that we face as human beings. They believe in finding positive solutions, however, that will benefit both people and the planet.
Such people believe that what you put into a system – be it a relationship, organisation or planet – will strongly affect the future of that system. They therefore try to act with compassion rather than cruelty.
Jeremy Rifkin outlines a similar approach in his book The Empathic Civilisation. This calls for extending our empathy to the entire human family and the biosphere.
Below is a video on this theme. It starts by exploring a study of animals, but then goes on to describe how being compassionate may help us to survive as a species. You can discover more via the following link.
Imagine that you want to continue to develop a warm heart. How can you take this step in your own way? You may want to maintain sense of gratitude, encourage other people or whatever.
Describe the specific things you can do to keep developing a warm heart.
Describe the specific benefits – both for yourself and other people – of doing these things.
People who have wise heads often have a wide repertoire of knowledge. They stay calm in a crisis, clarity the real results to achieve and explore the possible options for going forwards. They then pursue the strategy most likely to achieve success.
Wise people seldom consider themselves wise. Whilst acknowledging they have some expertise in a certain area, they also believe they have much to learn. They demonstrate humility, rather than hubris.
Many of the wise people I have met studied success. They aimed to study, simplify and share what worked. They then offered positive models and practical tools that people could use in their daily lives and work.
Trusted advisors often follow this path. Sometimes on workshops I invite people to describe a specific situation in which they were helped by such a person. This could have been a parent, teacher, surgeon, coach or other person.
What did the trusted advisor do right? How did they pass on their knowledge? How did they help the person in the situation? Here are some of the answers they give to these questions.
Imagine that you want to continue to develop a wise head. If you wish, try tackling the exercise on this theme. This invites you to do the following things.
Describe the specific things you can do to keep developing a wise head.
Great workers often do work that involves their heart, head and hands. Sometimes this literally means using their hands to build something or fix a problem.
In others cases, however, it means using their whole being. They use their experience, wisdom and knowledge to translate the ideas into action and produce wonderful work.
Looking back, can you think of a time when you went through these stages? You may have written an article, renovated a house, nurtured a garden, created an environment in which people could flourish. You may have directed a play, led a team, built a successful prototype or performed some other kind of satisfying work.
What did you do right to go through these stages? Your heart wanted to do the specific activity. Your head understood what you were doing. Your 'hands' brought something into being.
Looking ahead, how can you follow similar principles in the future? How can you do something you believe in? How can you clarify the strategy for achieving the goal? How can you then use your whole being to do superb work and achieve the picture of success?
Great educators, for example, encourage people to follow these steps in their own ways. Today there are many educational projects that are helping students to apply these principles and perform superb work.
The Expeditionary Learning approach is one such model that has proved successful for many students. Below are excerpts from the movement's website and a video about its work. You can discover more via the following links.
Expeditionary Learning enables people to grow by embodying the following principles. Students translate these into action and do meaningful work.
Students are scientists, urban planners, historians, and activists, investigating real community problems and collaborating with peers to develop creative, actionable solutions.
Students apply their skills and knowledge to real-world issues and problems and make positive change in their communities. They see the relevance of their learning and are motivated by understanding that learning has purpose.
When implemented robustly, the Expeditionary Learning core practices create school environments that promote deep engagement in learning and support students to achieve at high levels.
EL students gain skills critical to college readiness and lifelong success-literacy, numeracy, problem-solving, critical thinking, collaboration, creativity, persistence toward excellence, and active citizenship – as well as mastery of subject-area knowledge.
There are many ways to do fine work. One approach is to have a warm heart, wise head and working hands.
Describe the specific things you can do to keep doing good work with – in the widest sense – your hands.


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The American Dream and the Untold Story of the Black Women Mathematicians Who Helped Win the Space Race
Before John Glenn orbited the earth, or Neil Armstrong walked on the moon, a group of dedicated female mathematicians known as "human computers" used pencils, slide rules and adding machines to calculate the numbers that would launch rockets, and astronauts, into space. Among these problem-solvers were a group of exceptionally talented African American women called into service during the labor shortages of World War II. Suddenly, these overlooked math whizzes had a shot at jobs worthy of their skills in the fascinating, high-energy world of the Langley Memorial Aeronautical Laboratory.
Even as Virginia's Jim Crow laws required them to be segregated from their white counterparts, the women of Langley's all-black "West Computing" group helped America achieve one of the things it desired most: a decisive victory over the Soviet Union in the Cold War, and complete domination of the heavens. Hidden Figures follows the interwoven accounts of Dorothy Vaughan, Mary Jackson, Katherine Johnson and Christine Darden, four African American women who participated in some of NASA's greatest successes. It chronicles their careers over nearly three decades they faced challenges, forged alliances and used their intellect to change their own lives, and their country's future.
Rocket Girl: The Story of Mary Sherman Morgan, America's First Female Rocket Scientist
Promised The Moon: The Untold Story of the First Women in the Space Race
Freedom's Daughters: The Unsung Heroines of the Civil Rights Movement from 1830 to 1970
Rise of the Rocket Girls: The Women Who Propelled Us, from Missiles to the Moon to Mars
Margot Lee Shetterly

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Question about review copies: Is it de rigueur to provide print copies or are e-books acceptable?
I'm creating press releases and compiling a list of publications whose readers I think would be interested in my book. I have, like everyone in the world, limited budget.
I can see two downsides: People might be inclined just not to make the effort to download; and it might simply not be "the way it's done".
Does anyone have any thoughts on this? Experiences?
Look at it realistically. You are providing what copies you can acquire for two biggies in the trade, that's great. As for the others, there is no budget to speak of for them, so, it's a choice between letting these other players know, by whatever means available, or - not letting them have any sort of copy at all. I would say, in the days before the POD / Self publishing tie up, perhaps a physical copy was mandatory, but in this digital age, it's acceptable, print is still better of course, but digital is OK too. So, my opinion, send those links.
Personally, I would assume that bricks & mortar stores would expect a real book. They do not sell e-books and I doubt they have the time to even read a real book just to see if it's saleable. They sell books, not review them.
As to sending review copies to the media, very hard to say, really. Some like them to be accompanied by a paid-for advert as an 'incentive,' and also it's often agents and big publishers who send them a, well, a bit of a pre-written 'review.' Cynical I know, but there you go.
I would make an effort first to find out what a reviewer prefers. Frankly, sending someone an ebook cold is probably asking to have it ignored. I would do it only if they expected it.
It's not a constant thing, Ron, my or should I say our book, only got onto the shelves of one local store after they took a look at the ebook. I didn't ask them which they preferred, I didn't at that time have a spare print copy to give them, but it paid off. Admittedly, it might not have done, but, it did. Even if they decline, at least you know. No real harm is done by sending them either the ebook or a link to it, even if they say no, they want the print version.
I think you may have gotten lucky.
Nothing ventured, nothing gained. But hard copies are better.


Dudley Taw walked; Jacob Bonner advanced to second.
Alex Ludwick singled through the left side; Dudley Taw advanced to second; Jacob Bonner advanced to third.
Philip Wells walked, RBI; Alex Ludwick advanced to second; Dudley Taw advanced to third; Jacob Bonner scored.
Kyle Pennington hit by pitch, RBI; Philip Wells advanced to second; Alex Ludwick advanced to third; Dudley Taw scored.
Jack Delaney to p for Jake Hewitt.
Reese Albright reached on a fielder's choice; Kyle Pennington advanced to second; Philip Wells advanced to third; Alex Ludwick out at home p to c.
Asa Adams doubled down the lf line.
Jacob Bonner hit by pitch; Andy Blough advanced to second; Asa Adams advanced to third.
Alex Ludwick singled to center field, RBI; Jacob Bonner advanced to second; Andy Blough advanced to third; Asa Adams scored.
Philip Wells doubled to right field, 3 RBI; Alex Ludwick scored; Jacob Bonner scored; Andy Blough scored.
Michael Beimel to c for Adam Zebrowski.
Kenneth Westbrook to p for Jack Delaney.
Dudley Taw singled to shortstop.
Dudley Taw advanced to second on a wild pitch; Jacob Bonner advanced to third on a wild pitch.
Reese Albright reached first on a fielding error by 3b.
Allen Murphy reached first on a fielding error by 2b.
Antony Mantova hit by pitch; Allen Murphy advanced to second.
Dudley Taw doubled to left center, RBI; Jacob Bonner scored.
Alex Ludwick singled up the middle, advanced to second on the throw, RBI; Dudley Taw scored.
Justin Graham tripled down the rf line.
Allen Murphy singled to left field, RBI; Jack Kelleher advanced to second; Justin Graham scored.
Jim Dawson to p for Kenneth Westbrook.
Lane Niemann doubled to center field.
Asa Adams singled to left field, RBI; Jack Lehew scored.
Garrett Miller to p for Danny Cody.
Michael Beimel advanced to second on a wild pitch.
Michael Yaizzo pinch ran for Michael Beimel.
Sean Harris to rf for Ryan Brown.


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6: Select some local file and click "Open"
My complaints widget 1.Log into the application.
2. Click on edit button on the Dashboard page.
3. Click add new widget button.
4. Click on "My complaints " (bug).
- The node label should be "Phone Numbers"
Permissions Service doesn't use Object Type when checking permissions In the ActionControlRules, each rule has an ObjectType property. This property is never checked against the object type of the object when being checked by the PermissionsService UI code. Only the 'ObjectProperties' are compared, not the type of the object.
Both the processAction() and getActionPermission() functions care only about the action name and the object property (used for things like status).
These functions will need to be expanded to accept the ObjectType parameter, as well as filtering the action rules accordingly (line 109 of the permissions.client.service.js file).
The system shall display by default; the most recent version of the document in the viewer. From the viewer, the user can open and view previous version(s) in the same view as separate tabs in the viewer.
5: Search another user and Submit it.
Expected result: user is displayed in grid.
Actual result: always displayed "No results".
DocTree - Checkin Docuemnt - Bug There is a global document tree bug when checkin and cancelling on details page.
3: Click on "Choose Header Logo"
Expected result: Notification message should be displayed that user have to first upload image in order to save the new logo.
Button Labels and button variables are missing in User Profile When located in User Profile, in top right corner (please see attached) there are two buttons for LDAP and Outlook password, those button variables are missing in Admin config so their labels cannot be configured.
Actual Result: Button variables are missing, meaning that button labels cannot be configured also.
5: Right click on some document and click "Email"
6: Insert your email in recipient field and click "Send Email".
2: Click on Case Files and open some case (remember the id of the case).
4: Select "Case Files" from Report Name, insert id in id field from step 2, insert today date in from and to fields and click "Generate Audit Report" button.
Expected result: Audit report is successfully generated and in records is displayed viewed case file.


The Klinefelter's Syndrome Association have held Activity Weekends at the Ron Beddoes outdoor centre at Dukes Barn in Derbyshire for many years because it provides, through its qualified staff, a safe, adventurous environment in which people of all ages and abilities can experience exciting activities, learn new skills, develop an awareness of the needs of others and gain a wider appreciation of the natural environment.
However, you are under no obligation to take part in any activities that you may feel uncomfortable with! Indoor facilities include a games room with pool table, table tennis, table football and TV/DVD if required. Dukes Barn is situated in the beautiful village of Beeley, on the edge of the Chatsworth Estate and is in an ideal location for short riverside walks. For the less active there are many places of interest nearby – Chatsworth House, Haddon Hall and Bakewell, for example.
The accommodation at Dukes Barn caters for a maximum of 46 people in bedrooms and dormitories although the numbers are limited to some extent by the age/gender makeup of each group.
"Above all, we help people identify and meet their own personal challenges. Enabling people to overcome their difficulties and generate self-confidence is our major goal. We are always careful to ensure that the challenge is big enough to conquer, but not unrealistic. We provide an environment where people can develop at their own appropriate pace".
This is the perfect opportunities for anyone affected by KS to meet others – adults, parents, siblings and young adults mingle and chat, learning and teaching each other about the challenges KS can present.
For more information or a booking form email: ActivityWeekends@ksa-uk.net.


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Le Syndrome de Lemierre ou septicémie post-anginale ou encore nécrobacillose est une maladie rare mais grave causée principalement par la bactérie Fusobacterium necrophorum, qui est la deuxième cause d'angines bactériennes, après les streptocoques hémolytiques du groupe A.

Son nom fait référence au bactériologiste français André Lemierre ; antérieurement, on l'appelait  en raison de sa rareté, mais elle pourrait être plus commune qu'on le pensait

Épidémiologie
C'est une maladie devenue rare, puis dont l'incidence a recommencé à augmenter, ou qui n'est peut-être pas aussi rare qu'on le pensait, d'autant qu'il peut en exister des présentations atypiques.

L'augmentation observée depuis quelques années pourrait être liée à l'antibiorésistance et/ou à des changements dans les schémas de prescription d'antibiotiques.

Selon une revue d'étude (basée sur 84 études répondant aux critères d'inclusion) :
 Le rapport homme/femme était de 1: 1,2  ;
 les âges variaient de 2 mois à 78 ans selon le études (médiane, 22 ans) ;
 les lieux principaux d'infection étaient les amygdales, le pharynx et la poitrine ;
 Le tableau clinique le plus fréquent est un mal de gorge, suivi d'une masse au cou et d'une douleur au cou ;
 Fusobacterium necrophorum est le microbe le plus fréquemment associé ;
 les traitements anticoagulants et chirurgicaux étaient les plus utilisés ;
 La morbidité était  et la majorité des patients subissent une longue hospitalisation. Taux de mortalité : 5% .

Selon Riordan  (2007), dans 10 % des cas, ce syndrome est associé à une mononucléose infectieuse, et il est possible qu'une première infection par un autre germe facilite la colonisation par le Fusobacterium necrophorum ou puisse l'aggraver.

Le mode de contamination est inconnu.

Diagnostic
Le Syndrome de Lemierre associe fièvre, douleur cervicale et des symptômes pulmonaires.

Il est aussi caractérisé par :
 une infection oropharyngée récente ;
 des preuves cliniques ou radiologiques de thrombose (thrombophlébite septique plus précisément) de la veine jugulaire interne entrainant des emboles septiques multiples ;
 l'isolement d'agents pathogènes anaérobies, principalement Fusobacterium necrophorum.

Des complications ophtalmologiques sont parfois présentes

Traitement
La réussite de la prise en charge repose sur la conscience de la maladie, un indice de suspicion élevé et une approche multidisciplinaire du patient, généralement placé sous antibiotiques et sous anticoagulant.

Voir aussi

Article connexe
 Fusobactérie
 Fusobacterium necrophorum
 Noma (maladie), une stomatite nécrosante pouvant également être provoquée par Fusobacterium necrophorum

Lien externe
Syndrome de Lemierre sur Orpha.net

Bibliographie

Notes et références

Maladie infectieuse
Maladie rare
Syndrome en pneumologie
Syndrome en hématologie

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ROSACEA – More Than Just a Blush!
Rosacea is a common skin condition which causes the face to become red and inflamed, with enlarged and broken blood vessels and often with spots or bumps which look similar to acne.
A red, swollen nose with thickened skin that looks like orange peel.
Rosacea usually follows a pre-rosacea stage that involves flushing only!
Rosacea is more common in fair-skinned people with blue eyes who have an English or Celtic background, particularly if there is a family history of rosacea.
Rosacea usually affects people between the ages of 30 to 60, with women more often affected than men!
Rosacea is usually diagnosed without needing any tests. Your GP or a skin specialist (dermatologist) should be able to make a diagnosis by examining the skin on your face.
Protecting skin from sunlight – Wear low-irritant/oil-free sunscreen and a hat.
Antibiotics can reduce skin inflammation and redness, the duration of treatment depending on the severity of rosacea . Eg: Doxycycline, erythromycin and minocycline. Isotretinoin, alpha-2 receptor agonists (e.g. clonidine) or beta-blockers (e.g. carvedilol) are other options.
Medical procedures such as Laser, IPL can help reduce swollen blood vessels, but multiple treatments are usually required. Cosmetic surgery may be needed to treat a swollen or bulbous nose.


(above) With Renee Zellweger and Ewan McGregor.2007.
Ciaran Hinds and Albert Finney. 2006.
With Rupert Graves, Jennifer Jason Leigh and John Sessions. 2005 .
Directed by Stephen Fry. 2003.
With Andie McDowell, Imelda Staunton and Anna Chancellor. 2000.
with Emily Watson and Rachel Griffiths.1998.
(below) With Ian McKellen, Maggie Smith, Jim Broadbent and Jim Carter. 1995.
(below) With Willem Defoe, Sam Neill and Irene Jacob. 1994.
With Juliet Stephenson and Alan Rickman. 1990.
With Angelica Houston, Brenda Blethyn and Rowan Atkinson. Directed by Nic Roeg. 1988.
(below) With John Neville, and Uma Thurman. 1987.
With Michael Palin, Maggie Smith and Denholm Elliot. 1984.
(below) With Sam Waterson and John Malkovich. 1983 (released 1984).
(below) Directed by Bill Forsyth. 1983 (released 1984).


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Category Archives: GIJOE Photography & Artwork
1:6 Fan Fiction, Celebrity Interviews, Contests and Giveaways, Current Events, Customizers, Dioramas, GIjOE "Sightings" in TV & Movies, GIjOE Films and Movies, GIJOE Photography & Artwork, In the News, Movies & TV Shows, Videos
"Welcome to Marwen"—First Cast Interviews!
There was an official Hollywood premiere of the upcoming film, "Welcome to Marwen" Monday night, and for the first time, the film's director, stars, and others were allowed to speak publicly about the the various parts they played in in its production. Most of the questions asked were pure "fluff," but look for brief moments of clarity from director Robert Zemeckis and star, Steve Carell. Interestingly, Carell reveals he felt the "doll" representing him was TOO good looking, stating—
Can a headsculpt be TOO handsome? 1:6 scale recreation of actor Steve Carell (Photo: Universal)
"It's crazy! Because it's just so much better looking than me. They roll it out, I'm like, all right, yeah! I can dream. Pretty cool!" —Steve Carell
Bottom Line: We're getting excited! Only nine (9) more days until the film's official release date of December 21st. If you can't wait, we recommend checking out Patches of Pride's exciting "Ten Prizes to Marwen" contest giveaway (exclusively on Facebook) HERE as they continue to celebrate an unofficial "countdown" to the premiere by giving away 1 prize-a-day—for 10 days straight! HOOyeah!
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It's Up to Zemeckis— How Much Will Hollywood Director Choose to Reveal About Film's Real-Life Hero in His Upcoming Film, "Welcome to Marwen?"
High on His Heels— Artist/Photographer, Mark Hogancamp, makes no secret about his fandom for feminine footwear, as this portrait of him in stilettos "pointedly" reveals. (Photo: NYT) Click to enlarge.
The Truth is Already Out There—But Will its Inclusion Hurt Box Office Receipts?
This is all public knowledge, but please stick with us. If you've seen 2010's fantasy-documentary, Marwencol, or read the 2016 hardcover book, Welcome to Marwencol, then you undoubtedly already know that real-life artist-photographer, Mark Hogancamp—the lead character depicted in Robert Zemeckis' upcoming motion picture, Welcome to Marwen (played by actor Steve Carell)—enjoys wearing women's high-heel shoes and stockings. There. We've said it. Hogancamp's "most shocking" true-life personality "spoiler" has now been re-revealed.
What isn't known to many however, is whether Zemeckis feels that Hogancamp's cross-dressing is "script-worthy" enough to be included in his latest release. Would such intimate insight detract from the film's main storyline—a man struggles with PTSD after a brutal beating by creating fantasy photo-stories with 1:6 scale action figures and dolls—or enhance it? Is cross-dressing simply too "racy" a topic for the holidays, only to end up on the cutting room floor? Time—as they say, will tell.
For those who are unaware of the differences between "cross-dressing" and the better known term, "transvestism," we consulted that oracle of all knowledge and things online—Wikipedia—which (rightly or wrongly) defines the two (oft-misunderstood) terms thusly:
"Transvestism is the practice of dressing and acting in a style or manner traditionally associated with the opposite sex. In some cultures, transvestism is practiced for religious, traditional or ceremonial reasons."
"Cross–dressing is the act of wearing items of clothing and other accoutrements commonly associated with the opposite sex within a particular society. Cross-dressing has been used for purposes of disguise, comfort, and self-expression in modern times and throughout history."
Okay, that cleared it up (right?)— Regardless, questions with serious financial implications remain— Will audiences harbor negative feelings about Hogancamp's cross-dressing? And IF the topic is included in the film (we still don't know if it will be) and "word gets out," will that affect ticket-buying, movie-going audiences who DO harbor negative feelings about the subject and thereby cause them to stay home? You can bet the entire entertainment industry will be paying VERY close attention to this film when it premieres in theaters across the country on December 21st.
Fortunately for Zemeckis and his film—
A cross-dressing dance act dubbed Junior New System (JNS) has just come to the rescue. This all-male, high-heeled dance troupe from the Philippines, recently broke onto the U.S. national scene during a series of high-energy (and high-heeled) appearances on NBC TV's ratings-smash hit, America's Got Talent. Their success appears to have made men-wearing-women's-shoes a little less "offensive" in many viewer's eyes, and much more "publicly palatable" as well. During their aggressive, athletic performances, the JNS men routinely and effortlessly switch between wearing traditional high-top sneakers to high-heel stilettos. Then, to everyone's surprise, they proceed to perform powerful BACK-FLIPS, landing solidly on their traditionally unsteady and pointy "pumps," without suffering any apparent missteps or twisted ankles. It has to be SEEN to be believed!
It CAN be done!— Members of the Filipino dance group, Junior New System, proved that grown men can successfully perform backflips while wearing high-heeled, stiletto shoes. Here, they pose backstage with judge and media-mogul, Simon Cowell, during a taping of America's Got Talent. (Photo: JNS)
As we stated at the outset, the subject of Hogancamp's cross-dressing is largely "old news" to (most) 1:6 scalers, and has had little—to ZERO—bearing on the 1:6 community's admiration and regard for the man's artistic talents. His skills as an artist, photographer and customizer are obvious and beyond question. But how will non-hobbyist ticket-buyers react? That remains to be seen.
Hogancamp's Heroes Help Him Heal— Mark Hogancamp, the creator of the imaginary and 1:6 scale town of "Marwencol" holds up his original, self-representational action figure—the "star" of Mark's ongoing—and AMAZING—photo-adventures. (Photo: Mark Hogancamp) Click to enlarge.
Finally, other media outlets are also discussing this subject, largely reflecting the opinion that Hogancamp's cross-dressing SHOULD be included in the film's final script. The New York Times discussed it in an article HERE, and we found an overseas article about it in the UK's The Telegraph, HERE. Clear "rumblings" of social expectation could be heard. Here's one such quote:
"The real truth behind Mark's near-fatal attack is not something you'll find in the trailer – he was set upon after admitting in the bar that he was a cross-dresser. When the film's first American trailer landed, there was enough social-media kerfuffle to suggest that eliding this part of the story may well cause significant controversy." —The Telegraph, UK
Robert Zemeckis, Director of Welcome to Marwen (Photo: Hollywood Reporter)
Bottom Line: If the official Welcome to Marwen trailers are any indication of its final content, then it appears Mr. Hogancamp's propensity for feminine footwear will NOT be made into much of an issue for the film. But, if you search the 'net for further clues provided by Zemeckis himself, you CAN find short, inconclusive snippets about its inclusion (or exclusion) from the script. Make of the following quote what you will (especially the last line), but here's his most telling —yet noncommittal—comment so far:
"We can't give everything away. There's a lot more story than we were able to include. You've got to let the audience see something that they don't know about." —Robert Zemeckis, director, Welcome to Marwen
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Mark Your Calendars!— The Release Date for Robert Zemeckis' New 1:6 Scale Motion Picture, "Welcome to Marwen" Has Been Confirmed
Battle Scar— Mark Hogancamp (as portrayed by actor Steve Carell, off-camera) puts the finishing touches on his new mini-me "Cap'n Hogie" action figure, painting a scar on his right cheek a la GIjOE. During his real-life beating, the right side of Hogancamp's face DID receive the greatest amount of damage and required extensive reconstructive surgeries. (Screenshot: Universal) Click to enlarge.
U.S. premiere of eagerly anticipated film delayed by 1 month
Finally. we have a date! It's December 21st, 2018— a day that will forever LIVE in 1:6 scale GLORY. That is now the OFFICIAL release date for the new Robert Zemeckis-Steve Carell action-drama-fantasy, "Welcome to Marwen," which will be opening in theaters all across the country. Just a short while ago, the film's release date was still being touted as "sometime in November," but according to a blurb article just spied in the August 17, 2018 issue of Entertainment Weekly (see below), the new, OFFICIAL premiere date has been moved back a month and is now slated for "12.21."
It's now in PRINT— So it must be true, right? No explanation is given for why its premiere was delayed by one month, but according to this article in the August 17, 2018 issue of Entertainment Weekly, the release date for "Welcome to Marwen" is now December 21st. SO EXCITING! Click to enlarge.
Bottom Line: This official confirmation in the press means that fans will have until that time to make their plans for the premiere. Will you be dressing up as a character? Will you be organizing a GIjOE club mass-viewing? Will you be taking along an action figure—or two—to watch the film with you? Remember, according to Amazon, the DVD is not yet even available for pre-order, so until the film is re-released on say, Netflix, fans who miss it in the theaters will have to wait even longer to enjoy it in all of its (freeze-framed) 1:6 scale GLORY at home. Let's get ready to go to the movies!
Tagged Robert Zemeckis, Steve Carell, Welcome to Marwen
Customizers, Customizing Tips & Tricks, Fans & Collectors, Figures, GIJOE Photography & Artwork, Just When You Thought You'd Seen It All, Unusual, Unique & Rare Items
All We Are Saying—is—Give Wayne Faucher a BIG Hand—His "Early '70s John Lennon" Custom Figure Could be His Greatest 1:6 Scale Creation—EVER!
IMAGINE— having the talents required to be able to create custom figures as wonderful as this. So GREAT! Wayne Faucher's "Early '70s John Lennon" is an absolute SPOT-ON 1:6 masterpiece. Isn't it great when all the individual parts of a project COME TOGETHER? (Photo: WEF) Click to enlarge.
Stunned. Shocked. THRILLED— Those are but a handful of the emotions that are undoubtedly racing through your mind—right now—as you gaze upon—in awe and wonder—this astonishing 1:6 scale "tribute figure" to one of our planet's greatest-ever singer-songwriters—Mr. John Lennon. The miniature masterpiece in question is the latest handiwork of Marvel Comics' inking maestro (and custom 1:6 scale figure creator extraordinaire), Wayne Faucher, of Rhode Island, USA.
Rockin' Out in Central Park— If you think this is a photo of the REAL John Lennon, then look again. Faucher's custom figure is SO realistic that it easily "fools the eye." (Photo: WEF) Click to enlarge.
Wayne's world of wonderful works has been well-documented here within the pages of The Joe Report, and we never tire of sharing his masterful creations with YOU—our beloved readers. This particular figure stands out among all of Faucher's other amazing customs because it represents NOT a fanciful superhero, NOR a science-fiction character from some other world, but rather a REAL human being from right here on good ol' planet Earth. And when a custom figure is made this well, it instantly becomes elevated from the nomenclature of an ordinary "action figure" to the honor of a starry realm reserved solely for handcrafted artwork known as "TRIBUTE" figures. And what a tribute this figure is! Wayne describes his stunning, one-of-a-kind creation thusly:
Wayne Faucher (Photo: WFT)
"I got tired of waiting for the Molecule 8 figure (HERE), so I just went ahead and did one myself, for about 1/3 of the price. I didn't want to do a specific event or photo of John, I just wanted a general early 70's version. So… I chose a couple of iconic period pieces; the fatigue shirt he wore at his 1972 NYC concert (and on the Dick Cavett show), as well as the 'New York City' t-shirt from his famous rooftop photo session. The fatigue patches were all provided by Patches of Pride (HERE), and are a dead-on match!"
Lennon on Cavett— John Lennon on The Dick Cavett Show, September 11, 1971. (Photo: ABC-TV)
ROCK ON! Wayne Faucher's custom "Early '70s John Lennon" sports OD fatigues adorned with custom 1:6 scale patches from Patches of Pride. OOH-yeah! (Photo: WEF) Click to enlarge.
"For the t-shirt, I got a plain white shirt from Cotswold Collectibles (HERE) and designed my own heat transfer for the type. The head is a stunning sculpt from Kumik (HERE), with a few alterations to the hair. The glasses came with the head, but are totally resized and reworked with a Dremel. I also added the tinted lenses."
Details DO Make the Difference— Tweaks to the hair, eyeglasses, t-shirt, custom PoP patches—it all adds up to 1:6 scale PERFECTION. WOW! (Photo: WEF) Click to enlarge.
"The guitar came from Ebay. Like most professional guitar players, John had a LOT of guitars. His tastes evolved over the years, so I really don't associate him with a particular model (unlike Paul McCartney's famous Hofner bass). Anyway, I couldn't have done this custom figure (at least not as effectively) without PoP's fine patches. Thanks again, Mark!" —Wayne Faucher
On the FLIP SIDE— As this closeup of the other sleeve reveals, Faucher did a superb job installing the custom patches from Patches of Pride. This is a mini-masterpiece! (Photo: WEF) Click to enlarge.
Make Art, Not Crap—Just IMAGINE all of the fantastic photos you could take with custom figures like this. We can almost hear Lennon's music playing, too! (Photo: WEF) Click to enlarge.
Bottom Line: Regardless of what you thought of Lennon's music, politics, or the man himself personally, you have to admit that Faucher's custom tribute figure is an amazing artistic achievement. Mr. Faucher is a multi-talented individual who continues to surprise and impress legions of comic book fans as well as all of the diverse individuals who populate the 1:6 scale collecting universe. I think it is safe to say that we are ALL blown away by the quality of your work, sir! And—once again—you have clearly "raised the bar" of figure customizing beyond any levels we could have imagined. (Our sincerest thanks to Wayne for all of his help in the creation in this article.)
Tagged ABC-TV, Custom Action Figures, Dick Cavett, John Lennon, The Dick Cavett Show, Wayne Faucher
1:6 Fan Fiction, GIjOE "Sightings" in TV & Movies, GIjOE Films and Movies, GIJOE Photography & Artwork, Movies & TV Shows
Official "Welcome to Marwen" Trailer Released
Bottom Line: They say "the squeaky wheel gets the grease." Well, a day after we "complained" here on The Joe Report about the lack of any studio trailer or promotional materials for Universal Picture's upcoming 1:6 scale film, "Welcome to Marwen," wouldn't you know it—an official trailer was almost immediately posted over on YouTube—and it looks simply AMAZING. Of course we'll analyze it frame-by-frame and in super slow-mo for any signs of the aforementioned Patches of Pride products, but until we've had sufficient time to do that, take a look yourself—and ENJOY!
UPDATE: Well, that didn't take us long. After reviewing the trailer, only 2 scenes appears to clearly shows PoP's patches. All of the rest of the closeup shots were CGI (i.e. special effects) renderings. It appears the filmmakers used PoP's patches for some of the "live-action" scenes and also utilized them as "models" for the CGI'd versions as well. Still…all in all, VERY cool!
Tiny patches on a BIG SCREEN— Two of the tiny patches on the pilot figure's bomber jacket were created by 1:6 scale patch creator Mark Otnes of Patches of Pride. The nametag appears to be hand-lettered and is not a PoP product. (Screenshot: Universal Pictures) Click to enlarge.
PoP's Patches— This closeup reveals a great look at the 1:6 scale "Flying Tigers" patch created for Universal's costumers by Patches of Pride. The studio's costumers were VERY specific about this patch, requesting that it be created to an EXACT size so that it would fit within a tiny leather circle (as shown in the photo). What a PERFECT FIT! (Photo: Universal Pictures) Click to enlarge.
Tagged Steve Carell, Universal Pictures, Welcome to Marwen
Famous Names in GIjOE, Figures, GIjOE Collector's Clubs, GIJOE Photography & Artwork, New Products, Shows, Sales & Events
Hot Pics!—March 2018 Issue of G.I. Joe Collector's Club Newsletter Reveals Images of Their Upcoming "B&W TV Edition" Club Figures and JoeCon 2018's "Green Beret Machine Gun Outpost" 2-Figure Set
FIRST Look at the Club's "LAST" 12-Inch Set?— This image is the first pic released by the GIjOE Collector's Club that reveals (some) of the artwork that will adorn the boxes of their upcoming 2-figure 12″ exclusive set created for attendees of JoeCon 2018. As usual, this military masterpiece comes to fans hot off the easel of "Classic Collection" maestro, Larry Selman. (Click to enlarge).
Lay Down Suppressing Fire!— This first pic from the cover of the March 2018 issue of the GIjOE Collector's Club "Official Magazine" is one we've been waiting for for a lonnnng time. It's Larry Selman's latest (and perhaps FINAL) painting for a GIjOE product, the cover art for the "Green Beret Machine Gun Outpost" 12″ figure set to be released this coming June at JoeCon 2018 in Chattanooga, TN. As we expected, the artwork ROCKS and the two Special Forces soldiers shown are clearly "in it" and fighting for their lives defending their sandbag-ringed outpost. If you look carefully, you'll get a pretty good idea of all the equipment that will included in this set. HOO-ah!
Completely Black-n-White (Almost)— Is it really, physically possible to create ALL of these figures and ALL of their equipment SOLELY in black and white shades and hues? The ad copy above states this is a "color image," and we do indeed seem to detect a faint tinge of green in the skin-tone of a couple of the figures. The copy also states that these are "preproduction figures," so let's hope this issue is corrected before the final figures are made. We wouldn't want our action soldiers and marines to look queasy, now would we? (Unless they "glow-in-the-dark!") (Photo: GIJCC) Click to enlarge.
Bottom Line: If this really is the final year (and final convention) for the GIJCC, then it appears they intend to go out BIG TIME with some truly collectible products. Hopefully, any color or tonal imperfections in the plastics and other materials can be worked out before the "B&W TV Editions" are released. We can't wait to see more pics of the Green Beret set's box and contents, either. We're sure it'll all look AMAZING. Stay tuned for additional intel as it becomes available.
Tagged B&W TV Editions, Green Beret Machine Gun Outpost, JoeCon 2018, Larry Selman
Customizers, Customizing Tips & Tricks, Falcon from Brazil, Fans & Collectors, Figures, GIJOE Photography & Artwork, Just When You Thought You'd Seen It All, Unusual, Unique & Rare Items
Fan Builds Life-Size FALCON "Climber" Action Figure in Commemoration of Toy Line's 40th Anniversary
Put 'er There, Pal— A rather surprised looking 1:1 scale FALCON action figure (the one on the left) prepares to test his newfound "Kung-Fu Grip" on his creator, Mauricio Wendler, a VERY talented artisan residing in Brazil. Wendler created this stunning full-size replica of a vintage 1970s FALCON "Climber"—in just 4 days! That sir, is out-STANDING! (Photo: Mauricio Wendler) Click to enlarge.
Just when you think you've seen everything—you haven't!
Today we received some amazing international intel from our highly talented "Field Reporter" down in Brazil, Mauricio Wendler, who wrote in concerning his country's recent 40th anniversary celebration of everything FALCON. Falcon, as you (hopefully) recall, was the extremely popular version of GIjOE produced in Brazil during the 1970s and '80s. Well, 40+ years have passed since those heady days of yore, and it appears now that Mauricio has decided to "raise the bar" of modern Falcon fandom—a wee little bit—to 6-foot PLUS!
Who's Got the POWER? Mauricio taunts Senhor Climber Falcon with his own formidable "Fists of Fury." Notice too, that Wendler's 1:1 creation is wearing a REAL jogging suit (with a handmade emblem) and a pair of REAL lace-up boots (to boot). (Photo: Mauricio Wendler) Click to enlarge.
We kid you not—This isn't facetious "fake news," nor is it an egregious example of phony Photoshoppery. Rather, Field Reporter Wendler has actually created his own, FULL-SIZE, 1:1 scale action figure; specifically, a spot-on recreation of the (regionally) famous, "Climber" Falcon hero, complete with its iconic (Adidas inspired) red jogging suit, working "Eagle-Eyes," fully flocked hair and beard, and even a solid pair of "Kung-Fu" gripping hands. WOWZA! After we had picked our jaws up off the floor, we asked Mauricio to describe his stunning new creation and he replied:
"I'm from Brazil, more specifically from the City of Curitiba, in the state of Paraná. My brother, Marcelo, had had an article published by The Joe Report about 3 years ago; the one about the 3 posters he had produced commemorating FALCON action figures (see HERE). I have been a fan of the FALCON action figure (the GIjOEs of Brazil) for many years now. I do not know if you knew this, but they were recently (and resentfully) reissued in 3 commemorative versions, due to the manufacturer's (Estrela) 80th birthday."
Eye Can't SEE You— The 1:1 head of Wendler's custom is shown here prior to flocking and final paint. Note too, that he has upsized and recreated the interior "Eagle-Eyes" mechanism as well. Soon, this Falcon will SEE the world around him! (Photo: Mauricio Wendler) Click to enlarge (and study).
"Well, it turns out that THIS year, their Falcon line is celebrating 40 years of its launch in my country and as a collector, photographer, and modeler of products (I make several parts for old Falcons), I also could not pass up this 40th anniversary without doing something really STRIKING by our beloved figure!"
Turn your head, Please— This profile side-view provides a good look at how Mauricio's FALCON head is constructed out of two separate sections (rear skull piece not shown), plus those wonderful interior eagle-eye mechanisms. Pretty amazing! (Photo: Mauricio Wendler) Click to enlarge.
"I made this figure by designing duct 6 times more piece by piece. It is all made of plastics material (PVC and resin without any fiber). I also do restoration and recovery work of Falcons in 1/6 scale for collectors. And yes, as with the smaller figures, this one also has the flocked hair."
Franken FALCON— After each individual section had been molded, trimmed out, and tested for fit, the various pieces were carefully assembled together until soon—a towering (albeit still headless) action figure was born. It's ALIVE! It's ALIVE! (Photo: Mauricio Wendler) Click to enlarge.
Welcome to the 1:1 Scale World, Mr. Falcon— This super-closeup pic of Wendler's finished masterpiece shows the head's final paint job, placement of its VERY blue eyes and a full head of flocked hair. Out-STANDING work, sir! (Photo: Mauricio Wendler) Click to enlarge (and drool).
"During the course of this year, I produced the complete and functional Falcon figure you see, giving 'life' to a full-size figure in 1:1 scale. Everything happened as a challenging project that took me about 4 full days total to complete successfully. This Falcon, as you can see, with its fully articulated body, is indeed, our well-known and REAL hero. Oh! I also have a blog where I show some of my restoration works HERE. And Mark, thanks again for all the work you do on The Joe Report!" —Mauricio Wendler, Brazil
Hold up Yer Skivvies—With a Belt? This closeup reveals the weave and fibers of actual fabric, used to create the realistic pattern you see impressed into (or glued over) the waist section of Wendler's 1:1 scale Falcon figure. (Photo: Mauricio Wendler) Click to ENLARGE (the crotch). Schwing!
Wendler's "Climber" assumes a defensive stance as he looks askance at the viewer. Is that a pitchfork in his hand, or is he just glad to see you? HA. (Photo: Mauricio Wendler) Click to enlarge.
Whom will she choose? Sure, Mauricio's handsome and all, but there's something really HOT about this new Falcon dude. Hmm… (Photo: Maurico Wendler) Click to enlarge.
Bottom Line: This 1:1 scale custom FALCON action figure is a monumental achievement AND an undeniable work of art, earning it an immediate place of TOP honor amongst the thousands of other such creations produced by fans and customizers of GIjOE, Falcon and related action figures. This MASTERPIECE breaks ALL of the known barriers of "working large" and Mauricio's proficiency with plastics proves that his fabricating skills know few, if any limitations. Finally, our most heartfelt congratulations go out to Mr. Wendler for all of his SUPERB Falcon-related achievements and for his very generous contributions to this article. Magnífico, senhor!
Tagged Brazil, customizers, Eagle-Eyes, Falcon, Fuzzhead, GIjOE, Mauricio Wendler
Adventure Team, Customizing Tips & Tricks, Dioramas, Display Tips & Tricks, Fans & Collectors, Figures, GIJOE Photography & Artwork, New Products, Scale Animals and Props
No Collection is Too Small— 1:6 G.I. Joe Enjoys Collecting (You Guessed It)—Action Figures!
Collecting knows no size— Joe the Adventurer shows off a new (super-mini) HALO action figure, one of many such figures displayed on shelves throughout his home. (Photo: Queli Castro)
What do YOUR GIjOEs do when they return home from a mission? Some spend days, even YEARS, sealed up in depressing, air-tight storage containers, while others dutifully stand an interminable "watch" from the inside of locked, glassed-walled display cabinets. But for those fortunate few who are given freedom of movement by their (obviously imaginative) owners, the pursuit of personal hobbies and other pastimes is now becoming the norm.
For example, we recently caught up with one such fortunate 1:6 soul, a tiny toy collector known simply as "Joe," whom, it turns out, is himself a 12-inch tall "fuzzhead" Adventurer! According to his owner, Queli Castro, of Chicago, Joe truly enjoys getting out of the house and visiting local stores to browse their aisles for the latest SUPER-MINIATURE action figures. Castro reports:
"Hello Mark, Long time no chat. Yes, Joe collects action figures, and lately he's added quite a few to his collection. I asked him if he'd pose alongside his collection for a few pictures and he kindly obliged (see attached images). In the wide view of his study (shown below), this is only PART of his growing collection. He's always 'rotating' pieces in and out."
A flair for decorating— Joe's study reveals an obvious talent for tasteful decoration. That mid-century modern coffee table, the high-back chair, and those attractive display shelves are ALL superb 1:6 scale furnishings. What a wonderful room. Go, Joe! (Photo: Queli Castro)
"Superman is Joe's favorite. That one he's pointing to (see below) is a actually a nano metalfig (.99 cents) from Walmart."
Great Caesar's Ghost! Such amazing detail at such a small scale. (Photo: Queli Castro)
"Joe also collects Star Wars memorabilia and he just got this super-miniature x-wing fighter from Walmart on Force Friday. The two military HALO figures (behind the x-wing) are by Mega Construx. They have 11 points of articulation(!) and come with lots of detail, display stands, and extra pieces. They are wonderful!"
WHOOSH!!! Joe's mind is racing with all the possible Star Wars scenarios he could act out—in his imagination. He clearly believes in taking off his shoes, surrounding himself with his favorite toys, and having a GREAT time! (Photo: Queli Castro)
"Here (below), Joe poses with his new Alice in Wonderland and Buzz Lightyear figures. While both are very cool, these particular figures are for his children and he plans to put them both under the Christmas tree this year."
'Tis the Season— Joe knows that the true meaning of Christmas is to GIVE, LOVE, and SHARE with others. We're sure Alice and Buzz WON'T disappoint! (Photo: Queli Castro)
"All the figures in Joe's display are about 2" high and were bought at Walmart, with the exception of the three up there on the top righthand shelf (i.e. Batman/Robin/The Flash) which all came from our neighborhood Walgreens. I'm also providing some photos of the action figures in their packaging (see below) because things look a lot different after they've been taken out of the box. And finally…
Mark… I would like to wish you a very Merry Christmas and thank you for The Joe Report. I look forward to every 'issue' and you do a wonderful job with it. Keep up the good work. Merry Christmas everyone and Happy New Year!" —Queli Castro, Chicago, IL
Sergeant Forge HALO action figure (Photo: Queli Castro)
Superman die-cast metal figure (Photo: Queli Castro)
The FLASH action figure (Photo: Queli Castro)
An Endcap Full of Ships— Star Wars mini vehicles for sale now at Walmart. These make out-STANDING miniature toys for GIjOE! (Photo: Queli Castro)
Bottom Line: We absolutely LOVE how this Joe decorates his 1:6 scale home with "super-mini" collectibles. Our sincerest thanks and best wishes go out to Queil Castro for providing all of these excellent photographs and for his very generous "field reporting" here at The Joe Report. You are the BEST, sir! —Mark Otnes, Editor TJR
Tagged Adventure Team, G.I. Joe, HALO, Star Wars, Superman
Adventure Team, Famous Names in GIjOE, Figures, GIjOE Collector's Clubs, GIJOE Photography & Artwork, New Products, Shows, Sales & Events
FLASH!———JoeCon 2017 12″ Convention Set Box Art Finally Revealed: Larry Selman Strikes Again!
TWICE as NICE— As this photo of page 3 of the May 2017 issue of the GIjOE Collector's Club magazine excitedly reveals, fans can expect to receive two more Larry Selman masterpieces on the box made for the JoeCon 2017 12″ convention exclusive 2-figure set. Click to enlarge.
Burnin' 'em Back to Hell— This Marine Jungle Fighter is clearly taking no prisoners tonight. But who's that angry guy behind him? Absolutely SUPERB artwork by Larry Selman. Click to enlarge.
It's his, AT LAST!— This scene of the Jungle Adventurer, clearly thrilled at his discovery of the mystical Serpent Scepter, is wonderfully brought to life by master artist, Larry Selman. WOW! Click to enlarge.
Bottom Line: We couldn't find any images of this new box elsewhere online, so we just snapped some quick pics of the club's magazine page (p.3) that shows the artwork. And yes, once again, Classic Collection master artist, Larry Selman, has produced two exceedingly wonderful paintings for yet another exciting set. Are you planning to attend this year's convention? If not, you can still order one of these sets online HERE, to be mailed to you after the event. Go, Joe! Go, Larry!
Tagged JoeCon 2017, Larry Selman
Fans & Collectors, GIJOE Photography & Artwork, Paper Goods, Shows, Sales & Events, Unusual, Unique & Rare Items
Fan-Created G.I. Joe Ephemera—Picking Up Where Collector's Club Leaves Off, James Kavanaugh Jr. Heads Up a Talented Team of Graphics Experts to Produce Exclusive Posters, Cards, and Boxes To Be Given Away Every Year at JoeCon—For FREE!
Utilizing Vintage Design to Promote RAH GIJoes— At first glance, you'd think this professionally created mini-poster is one of the original product brochures produced by Hasbro back in 1964 to promote its new line of 12″ GIjOE action figures and accessory sets. But you'd be wrong, my friend. In actuality, this masterpiece depicts GIjOEs of the more modern-era (3.75″) RAH variety. Produced by a team of graphics professionals spearheaded by James Kavanaugh Jr., this limited-edition (300) fan-produced poster is a superb example of how far some die-hard fans will go to further expand upon and refine GIjOE's "universe." (Framing by Sam Sears. Photo by: James Kavanaugh) Click to enlarge.
Incognito Imagineer?— Apparently a man of many faces and talents, James Kavanaugh is also the chief designer of some of the world's greatest GIjOE "faux ephemera." (Photo: James Kavanaugh)
Bumping Into a Graphics Guru— When we first met James Kavanaugh Jr. at JoeCon 2015 in Springfield, IL, he was surrounded by about a dozen wide-eyed fans. They were all eager to get a closer look at James' offering of expertly created GIjOE fan-graphics; including such nifty items as mini-posters and 3.75″ mini-boxes. Surprised by the professional quality of the items arrayed on his tables, we were sure they would be priced accordingly (i.e. expensive) and were stunned when he informed us that they were actually being given away to JoeCon 2015 attendees—for FREE!
If you know anything about the high costs of producing and printing quality graphic projects (and we do), then you'll know we're talking about some serious money here. For example, individual copies of James' RAH posters could easily range upwards of $30 apiece (if outputted with high-end plotters or printers). Such JoeCon "freebies" can actually be very expensive to make (and very valuable to collect).
Clearly, this segment of GIjOE fandom isn't a cheap corner of the "sandbox" to play around in. The large amount of time required to produce such quality pieces can ring up a hefty tab, and we were eager to learn what sort of "madness" drives Kavanaugh in this regard. Thankfully, he kindly assented to the following exclusive interview—for faithful readers of—The Joe Report!
TJR: Thanks for speaking with us today, James. As fellow graphic designers and "brothers-in-arms" in the visual and communication arts profession, we'd love to hear the story behind your amazing GIjOE print projects; especially that stunning RAH mini-poster (shown at top).
With a Wink and a Nod—GIjOE fan, collector and graphics expert, James Kavanaugh Jr. continues to produce and distribute GIjOE graphics at each JoeCon—for FREE! (Photo: James Kavanaugh Jr.)
"The poster is a long answer to a short question. I pigeonhole myself as a RAH (Real American Hero) collector and since the 2005 convention, I've been making and handing out free custom file cards and package card backs.
They were originally designed to supplement the GIjOE club's membership figures because the club was only providing a quick bio on the back of each membership card."
TJR: What a excellent idea! And you still give all these cards and posters away for FREE?
"Yes, that's right. Every year I make 300 for JoeCon and an extra (exclusive) 100 for the awards dinner as a token of my appreciation to all the wonderful people I've met at the shows."
TJR: That's very generous. You have some serious "Joe Karma" coming your way. Do you work on these projects all alone, or do you enlist the aid of other talented Joeheads?
GIjOE Fan and Expert, Gary Godsoe (Photo: Gary Godsoe)
"Gary Godsoe is my right-hand man in these projects, and Ace Allgood was my go-to guy for reference photos, accuracy, and overall expert vintage opinion. I've also utilized the amazing skills of John Jett, Troy McKee, Andrew Hall and Todd Weinzeirl."
TJR: That sounds like an "A-Team" of GIjOE experts. Are you a big fan of both the RAH and 12″ GIjOEs?
"Honestly, I was born in 1977 and grew up in an almost childless neighborhood with no older relatives, so I knew nothing about 12" GI Joe. I assumed that he was just Barbie's 'Army boyfriend.' And sadly, certain aspects of the 12" figure as a whole are simply lost on me. Nonetheless, I wanted to work backwards and explore GIjOE's 12" history by undoing the RAH line.
It began one day when I was thinking about the TV series 'Gotham.' I assessed that the show took the core of the Batman story, pulled it apart, and reassembled its disparate pieces into a new configuration. That made me wonder, what if the RAH line had been released back in 1982 with a more 12" style approach?"
Giving Proper Credit— Contributors to each of Kavanaugh's projects receive official credit bylines such as those listed in the corner of Jame's RAH poster. (Photo: Mark Otnes) Click to enlarge.
TJR: Where did you take the project from there?
"Over time, the project evolved into various interpretations of the RAH portion of the GIjOE hobby, each a reflection of the current time. For example, in 2009, I inducted Bullet-Man into the 'Crappy Figure Brigade.' And in 2010, I did a Ted Williams card back for the love-to-hate-to-love subgroup of fans that support, shall we say, the more 'unique' G.I. Joes ever produced."
Packaging Fans Take Note— The classic GIjOE designs from the 1960s hold up VERY well today, as this closeup of James Kavanaugh's poster clearly reveals. Hello, Hasbro? Are you seeing this? Here's a great way to bring all GIjOE fans together under one "visual umbrella." (Photo: Mark Otnes) Click to enlarge.
TJR: What did you decide to produce for GIjOE's 50th Anniversary?
"For the 50th Anniversary of G.I. Joe, I wanted to do something more dynamic and more in tune with the roots of G.I. Joe, not a RAH 'off-year,' so I developed the 4-inch boxes. They were designed to assume the role of a vintage package for the modern visage of G.I. Joe. They were also designed to emulate the vintage packaging as closely as possible, while fully selling the more 'realistic' aspects of the RAH."
Realistic Detail on Every Panel— The attention to detail on Kavanaugh's projects is stunning; UPC codes, fine print, choke warnings, it's all there. Look closely at this GIjOE "Infantry" box— there are even pictures of its related uniform and accessory sets depicted on the side panels at barely 1″ high. Get out your magnifying glass, because you'll need it to read it! (Photo: Mark Otnes) Click to enlarge.
TJR: You've made mini-boxes, posters, and even authored books on RAH GIjOEs. But your new poster seems to be targeting fans of the vintage 12″ GIJOEs. What inspired the change?
Debonair Author— James Kavanaugh Jr., renowned RAH GIjOE expert and "Human Chameleon," demonstrated yet another of his handsome and distinctive "looks" while discussing his new book, "Rank & File, a Guide to 4″ GIjOE Action Figures," at a convention held in the UK. (Photo: Tree-Bot)
"I wanted to do something a bit more abstract in relation to my previous work and also do something for a wider audience than RAH collectors. My RAH research showed me that, in many ways, early RAH was still thought of in terms of small 12" figures with names and an enemy. This poster gave the RAH figures height, removed the names and gave them the interchangeable dynamic that was left behind in the transition. My goal was to also simulate a marketing approach to 'higher ups' so that the viewer feels like they're looking at a conceptual pitch."
Collect 'Em All— Kavanaugh's wide variety of GIjOE-related creations have become a new collecting segment all of their own and it's easy to see why. The cover of his new book, Rank & File, utilizes design inspired by the '80s RAH comics. Get your copy HERE today!
TJR: Your poster is a superb demonstration of how Hasbro could have brought fans of both eras together by appealing to the heart-strings of older collectors while reviving vintage packaging design. What did your A-Team of experts think of your unique retro-poster concept?
"The early idea was difficult for me to convey, I had a hard time articulating my thoughts to my core consultants. They kept simplifying it as a 12" Grunt (like the figure in the 1994 Hall of Fame). The base figure is the Action Soldier male, not 'Grunt' as the RAH guys know him. The vintage RAH art is familiar to RAH collectors and was used to help accentuate the packaging while guiding the viewer to its hybrid conclusions.
I then divided the 82-84 line into Basic and Deluxe package options and used almost the exact character themes given to us in those respected years. I stripped away the unique shades of green that each RAH character is typically assigned (ex. Zap was light green while Grand Slam was dark olive) and tried to create as many reusable plastic parts a possible.
Customizable variations of the core product were also paramount. The human essence of both lines was diversity so I wanted to assume the base figure was 'available' in various hair colors and skin colors. But to take it a step further, the consumer could mix and match figures with outfits as they choose."
A Face All Fans Can Love— Whatever the scale, GIjOE's "first face" was an iconic design that continues to resonate strongly with collectors worldwide. (Character art: John Jett/Andrew Hall) Click to enlarge.
TJR: What else should fans (of both eras) know about the content depicted in your poster?
"The versatility of the 12" line was there for the consumer to choose. So showcasing the iconic vintage 12" head was paramount in order to drive home the idea that this concept was 12". John Jett was the artist that nailed the various looks. The verbiage used in the poster derives heavily from the vintage RAH catalogs, and the fictitious Asst. #'s are based on the original Asst. numbers used in the original 1982 products (the 'H' is fake in all the numbers and the '15' is just the convention year). My projects always have Easter Eggs in them."
Gutsy, Not Glamorous— Kavanaugh's poster also features a GIJane action figure. Never meant to be a "pin-up" girl, the various depictions of Jane depict determined looking, capable fighting women instead. Out-STANDING! (Character art: John Jett/Andrew Hall) Click to enlarge.
TJR: Tell us about that GIJane figure. She's a great addition to the poster!
"The real 'twist' with this poster's concept was the inclusion of a female soldier. This fictitious, femme-fatale figure would've been sold separately—but equally—with the male. This led me to make the female look more in sync with the male figure, while still retaining female features. I will apologize beforehand when I say the female nurse isn't the most attractive female action figure representation (in my opinion). Thus, John Jett was tasked with developing a more striking female. But hey, don't get me wrong, she's not posing for a glamour shot. She's here fight for freedom!
She's obviously (to RAH guys) an abstract notion of Lady Jaye. However, the reason why I gave her a javelin thrower is not for RAH accuracy. I would've been inclined to give her a rifle like her male counterpart (though I'm sure some market research would've resulted in girls wanting some sort of 'non-rifle' weapon) but it hit me that GI Joe reflects contemporary pop culture and Hunger Games is a huge hit right now. The female star is called Katniss and fights with a bow and arrow. Of course, a traditional bow and arrow would've looked awkward compared to the male's rifle, but a javelin shooter bridges that military gap and still gives girls the sort of heroine they'd want."
A GIJane With a Bow— Katniss from The Hunger Games inspired and impacted Kavanaugh's depiction of the GIJane action figure shown on his poster. However, the movie character's bow-n-arrow had to go and was replaced with a rocket-propelled "javelin" (instead of a rifle). (Photo: Lion's Gate)
"I asked John to produce a woman that looked like she means business, yet wouldn't scare away female consumers. The goal was for her to have an assertive demeanor. Then, females could utilize the basic accessories like the male, yet have their own exciting 'looks' that filled all roles."
Words to Live By— Real American Heroes need real mottos to steel their nerves in battle. The copy on James' poster reminds kids and adults to fight the good fight—with GIjOE! (Photo: Mark Otnes)
TJR: Any closing thoughts on this poster and/or your reasons for creating it?
"I believe vintage GI jOE could use as much attention as possible and I just wanted to do my part. Hopefully, this poster showed commonalities between both lines and illustrates how, with some minor changes, Hasbro could've painted a totally different picture of the brand's landscape. With the proverbial product 'well' running dry or at least tapering off, maybe collectors who prefer one line over the other will decide to cross over into new territory so to speak, and further round-out their own perspective of the hobby."
—James Kavanaugh Jr.
Bottom Line: Our sincerest thanks and best wishes to James "the Chameleon" Kavanaugh Jr. for all of his generous contributions to the GIjOE collecting hobby and to this article. You can reach James on Facebook HERE and find his books on Amazon HERE. Go (or Yo), JAMES!
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Arranged in chronological order, the Minutes of the Proceedings of the Municipal Commissioners is a unique set of records that provide insight into the local governance of the municipal affairs of Singapore. This volume covers the minutes of the Proceedings of the Municipal Commissioners from 29 Aug 1894 to 26 Aug 1896.
2506 Ordinary Meeting of 24th April 1895 for England The President's motion re Mr. Fraser's resignation The President moves the following resolution which was carried unanimously:- "That the Commissioners in accepting Mr. Fraser's resignation, desire to place on record their appreciation of the services he has rendered to the ratepayers during his tenancy of the seat for the Rochor Ward, and their regret that his departure for Europe occasions his resignation". Mr. Bell's resignation With regards to Mr. Bell's resignation, the President points out that as he is a nominated member, it rests with the Governor and not with the Commissioners to accept his resignation. Mr. Nanson's name is added to the Finance Committee On the motion of the President seconded by Mr. Meyer, Mr. Nanson's name is added to the Finance Committee. Weekly Reports & Certified Accounts for March. H'ney Carriage & J'sha Reports The following papers were laid on the table:- Progress Reports and Certified Accounts for March. Weekly Report by the Registrar of Hackney Carriage and Jinrikisha for weeks ending 6th, 13th and 20th April. Notices under Section 150 On the motion of the President and seconded by Mr. Moses, the service on the owner of the undermentioned house of a notice under Section 150 is authorized. To be partly taken down. 278 Ballestier Road. Advance of $150 to Mr. Nash. An advance of $150. to Mr Nash, the Superintendent of Mains and Services for part cost of ponies and carriage repayable by instalments by the end of the year, is sanctioned. Confirmed Sg Alex Gentle 8. 5. 95 2507 Special Meeting of 30th April 1895 Minutes of Proceedings at a Special Meeting of the Municipal Commissioners held at 3P.M on Tuesday 30th April 1895. Present The President - Alex. Gentle Esq G.T. Hare Esq Seah Leang Seah Esq J. P. Joaquim Esp A. C. Moses Esq Absent Wm. Nanson Esq Tan Jiak Kim Esq M. Meyer Esq Mr. Nanson & Mr. Meyer Absent The President informed the Board that Mr. Nanson was engaged elsewhere and Mr. Meyer was unwell. Meeting called under Sec. 60. The President stated that the meeting was called in terms of section 60 of the Municipal Ordinance to transact special business and he thanked the Commissioners for their ready response. Mr. Joaquim's Declaration under Sec 25 The Declaration under Section 25 was laid on the table on Mr. Joaquim taking his seat. The President's motion re the late Mr. MacRitchie The President after expressing his feelings and the feelings of the ratepayers as to the irreparable loss which the Municipality had sustained by the premature death of their Engineer Mr. MacRitchie on the 26th Inst, moved:- "That there be recorded in the Minutes an expression of the deep regret of the Commissioners at the premature death of Mr. James MacRitchie, who has filled the post of Municipal Engineer since August 1883, with [conspicuous] success - That the Commissioners recognise his ability, zeal and patient attention to detail which characterised all his work and were gradually [winning-gaining?] for him a reputation


What Is It Like to Honor God's Word in Prison?
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In a typewritten letter, Lito Jatulan, an inmate who serves as a roving minister inside the prison, joyously shared how God's Word was meaningfully celebrated by hundreds of inmates from different religious sectors. They kicked off their Bible celebration with a launching program headed by the prison camp leaders coming from the Roman Catholic Church, Born Again Centered Fellowship Inc., Seventh-day Adventists, Jehovah's Witnesses, Iglesia ni Cristo, and Dapecol Church of Christ. Each religious sector also held their respective Bible study and sharing sessions throughout the week.
Their monthly Therapeutic Community Meeting also centered on the importance of reading God's Word, with 3,411 inmates together with the Islamic Community in attendance. It was also graced by the Commander of the Guards PGIII Nonie Forro, as well as PGI Manuel Roxas Jr. who is in charge of the Behavioral Modification and Therapeutic Community Program for the inmates at DPPF. They recognized the Scriptures as a source of help and encouragement for people in prison and talked about how the Bible is indeed hope for a community's progress especially in their jail communities.
They also made their Bible celebration more festive with an inter-religious slogan making contest and awarded their winners in a culminating program. They also had fun performances from different Christian sectors and distributed certificates of appreciation to those who actively participated and supported their week-long activities in the prison camp.
God be praised for the ministry opportunities He provided through the National Bible Week. For the inmates, this celebration not only paved a way for them to honor God's Word but also became an event that showed how the different religious sectors in the DPPF community can unite and work together. The Word of God is truly powerful and can bring genuine transformation in our country.


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Silencing Shanghai
Language and Identity in Urban China
Fang Xu
Silencing Shanghai investigates the paradoxical and counterintuitive contrast between Shanghai's emergence as a global city and the marginalization of its native population, captured through the rapid decline of the distinctive Shanghai dialect. From this unique vantage point, Fang Xu tells a story of power relations in a cosmopolitan metropolis closely monitored and shaped by an authoritarian state through policies affecting urban redevelopment, internal migration, and language. These state policies favor the rich, the resourceful, and the highly educated, while alienate the poorer and less educated Shanghainese geographically and linguistically. When the state vigorously promotes Mandarin Chinese through legal and administrative means, Shanghainese made the conscious yet reluctant choice of shifting from the dialect to the national language. At the same time, millions of migrants have little incentive to adopt the vernacular given that their relation to the state has already firmly established their legal, financial, and social standing in the city. The recent shift in the urban linguistic scene that silences the Shanghai dialect is ultimately part of the state-led global city-building process. Through the association of the use of national language with realizing the "China Dream," the state further eliminates the unique vernacular characters of Shanghai.
Pages: 276 • Trim: 6½ x 9
978-1-7936-3531-0 • Hardback • June 2021 • $105.00 • (£81.00)
978-1-7936-3533-4 • Paperback • March 2023 • $39.99 • (£31.00)
978-1-7936-3532-7 • eBook • June 2021 • $38.00 • (£29.00)
Subjects: Social Science / Ethnic Studies / Asian Studies, Social Science / Sociology / Urban, Social Science / World / Asia, Social Science / Cultural Geography
Fang Xu is lecturer in the Interdisciplinary Studies Field program at University of California, Berkeley.
Chapter 1: A Cosmopolitan Past
Chapter 2: "China Dream" vs the Shanghai Dialect
Chapter 3: Geographical Displacement and Language Loss
Chapter 4: Social Integration and "New Shanghairen" as Euphemism
Chapter 5: Forever Waidiren or Honorary Shanghairen?
This book offers a panorama of transformative language life and linguistic contentions, which makes the investigation meaningful for researchers interested in endangered language and identity.
— Language in Society
Silencing Shanghai is a lucid and poignant account of the precipitous decline of the distinctive Shanghai dialect, or language, that once thoroughly permeated life in this city. This unique ethnography treats this urban dialect as a lens on the struggle to maintain a distinct urban identity and culture in the face of neoliberal globalization and state-led nation-building. The book examines both insiders -- the Shanghairen -- and newcomers -- the new migrants from other parts of China -- as they try to maintain or establish their positions in this ever-changing global city.
— James Farrer, Professor of Sociology at Sophia University in Tokyo and author of Opening Up: Youth Sex Culture and Market Reform in Shanghai and International Migrants in China's Global City: The New Shanghailanders
Fang Xu's Silencing Shanghai: Language and Identity in Urban China is a welcome addition to the limited, non-ideological scholarship about the world's largest country that continues to suffer from ideological bias and related western exoticism. Employing a wide range of multimodal methods, quantitative and qualitative data, and linguistically-informed rich ethnography, Xu describes, discusses, and gives close up examples of the impact of a century of intensive Chinese nation-building, and subsequent neoliberal globalization of this great city.... I must note at the end of this review, that despite its modest 276-page length, Silencing Shanghai: Language and Identity in Urban China covers much more territory than I would be able to cover, even in a long review essay. In essence, it is a book that ought to be read in its entirety.
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Fang Xu, who was born and raised in Shanghai, combines her research expertise with her first-hand experience as a Shanghairen (Shanghai-person/people) who witnessed the relatively recent social and linguistic transitions of the city. This insider perspective, both culturally and linguistically, is especially valuable in teasing apart the complexities faced by the city, its languages, and its people.
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Jaume Antoni Obrador i Soler (Felanitx, 1748 - Palma, 1803) fou un sacerdot i escriptor mallorquí.

Es doctorà en Teologia i exercí els sants oficis de sacerdot fent de rector de la parròquia d'Andratx i de la de Bunyola, així com de qualificador de la Inquisició espanyola. L'any 1798 esdevingué membre de la Societat Econòmica Mallorquina d'Amics del País. El seu llegat literari estigué format per estudis inèdits d'astronomia i de química, així com obres de poesia i teatre en català i en castellà.

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Qualificadors del Sant Ofici
Religiosos felanitxers
Escriptors felanitxers
Escriptors del segle XVIII
Escriptors catòlics
Poetes mallorquins en català
Dramaturgs mallorquins en català
Escriptors balears de l'edat moderna en català
Escriptors balears de l'edat moderna en castellà
Clergues catòlics
Morts a Palma
Felanitxers històrics
Religiosos mallorquins històrics
Poetes balears històrics
Escriptors mallorquins en castellà
Religiosos balears de l'edat moderna
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Ženská čtyřhra J&T Banka Prague Open 2018 probíhala v první polovině května 2018. Do deblové soutěže pražského tenisového turnaje nastoupilo šestnáct dvojic. Obhájcem titulu byl pár Anna-Lena Grönefeldová a Květa Peschkeová, jehož členky nestartují společně. Grönefeldová se rozhodla turnaje nezúčastnit pro zranění stabilní partnerky Raquel Atawové. Spoluhráčkou Peschkeové se stala americká deblistka českého původu Nicole Melicharová. Oba páry se přitom utkaly den před rozehráním pražské akce ve finále Stuttgart Open.

V soutěži startovaly dvě členky z první světové desítky žebříčku WTA ve čtyřhře, pátá Andrea Sestini Hlaváčková a desátá v pořadí Kanaďanka Gabriela Dabrowská. Po čtvrtfinále odstoupily Barbora Štefková s Barborou Strýcovou pro zranění Achillovy šlachy Strýcové.

Vítězem se stal druhý nasazený česko-americký pár Nicole Melicharová a Květa Peschkeová, který ve finále zdolal rumunsko-běloruskou dvojici Mihaela Buzărnescuová a Lidzija Marozavová po dvousetovém průběhu 6–4 a 6–2. Obě šampionky si do žebříčku WTA připsaly 280 bodů a získaly premiérovou společnou trofej. Peschkeová vybojovala dvacátý devátý deblový titul na okruhu WTA Tour a obhájila pražskou trofej. Pro Melicharovou to bylo druhé takové turnajové vítězství.

Nasazení párů
  Andrea Sestini Hlaváčková /  Renata Voráčová (semifinále)
  Raquel Atawová /  Anna-Lena Grönefeldová (odstoupily)
  Nicole Melicharová /  Květa Peschkeová (vítězky)
  Šúko Aojamová /  Miju Katová (1. kolo)
  Veronika Kuděrmetovová /  Olga Savčuková (1. kolo)

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Big Brother Hungary VIP 3 is the third season of Big Brother Hungary.
Following a completely different format of the first season, eight celebrities would enter the Big Brother House. This time, there would be no nominations and no evictions. Instead, all eight celebrities would stay in the house for the whole entire duration of the season, while competing in tasks. The viewers would be voting for who they think deserves to win the game throughout the whole entire season. At the end of the five days, the hosts of the show would announce to the celebrities who won the game.
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Everton transfer news: Behind-the-scenes figure 'had a say' in all Toffees' best signings
By Sam Brookes
Published: 18 Oct 2021, 6:45
Everton's director of football Marcel Brands deserves credit for the players he has brought to the club during his tenure, according to journalist Paul Brown.
The Dutchman arrived at Goodison Park in May 2018, and Brown believes that he has done a fine job on Merseyside.
What's the latest news involving Brands?
Since Brands started his role at Everton, the club have been through their fair share of managers, including Marco Silva, Carlo Ancelotti and now Rafael Benitez.
However, Brands has provided some stability off the pitch, helping the team attract high-profile players such as Richarlison, Allan and James Rodriguez in recent years.
He signed a new three-year contract back in April, meaning that he is set to continue to be heavily involved in Everton's transfer strategy through until at least 2024.
What has Brown said about Brands?
Brown feels that Brands ought to be recognised for his accomplishments at Everton, as he has claimed that the 59-year-old has played a part in signing most of the side's best players.
Speaking to GIVEMESPORT about Brands, Brown said: "Pretty much all of the best players in the team at the moment have been signed on his watch. Whether they were his idea or not, you can debate, some of them probably weren't. But he's had a say in all of those transfers."
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Who has been Everton's best signing under Brands?
There are a number of players in contention for this honour, and they all have legitimate claims.
Richarlison was one of the first signings that Brands was involved in at Everton, and the Brazilian forward has been a major hit for the Toffees, scoring at least 13 goals in each of his three full seasons at the club.
Did Dominic Calvert-Lewin score on his Premier League debut for Everton?
Everton also had a strong transfer window last summer when they brought in Ben Godfrey and Abdoulaye Doucoure. The former has shown his ability to play all across the back four, and was named in England's provisional squad for the Euros earlier this year before eventually missing out on the final 23. Meanwhile, Doucoure appears to have grown in stature at the heart of the side's midfield this season, and is now one of the first names on the teamsheet.
Yet Brands' best work may actually have come in the most recent transfer window. Everton added Demarai Gray and Andros Townsend to their ranks for a combined fee of just £1.8m, and the pair have both found the net regularly in their opening few months on Merseyside.
If they can continue playing at their current level, they will be firmly in the running to be crowned the team's best signing since Brands became director of football.
Gary and Phil Neville once shared a painfully awkward moment in the Everton tunnel
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Il parrocchetto di Macquarie (Cyanoramphus erythrotis ()) è un pappagallo estinto che viveva su Macquarie, un'isola subantartica dell'Oceano Australe appartenente politicamente alla Tasmania (Australia).

Tassonomia
Sebbene venga generalmente considerato una sottospecie del parrocchetto fronterossa (C. novaezelandiae), cui somigliava moltissimo nell'aspetto, nel 2001 lo studioso Wee Ming Boon e altri suoi colleghi, dopo un accurato studio genetico delle varie specie di Cyanoramphus, riscontrarono una maggiore somiglianza genetica con un'altra sottospecie di C. novaezelandiae, il parrocchetto di Reischek delle Isole Antipodi, tanto da riunire le due sottospecie in una specie a parte, il parrocchetto subantartico (C. erythrotis). Tuttavia, in seguito alla pubblicazione dello studio, Boon e colleghi scoprirono che il materiale esaminato, invece di provenire da Macquarie, veniva invece dalle Antipodi.

Storia
Quando Macquarie venne scoperta, nel 1810, i parrocchetti erano numerosissimi, sia nelle distese di carici che lungo la costa, dove si nutrivano degli invertebrati presenti sulle alghe brune gettate sulla spiaggia dalle onde. Nonostante l'introduzione, negli anni '20, di cani e gatti e la caccia a scopo alimentare da parte dei cacciatori di foche, i parrocchetti rimasero numerosi fino agli anni '80.

La transizione dall'abbondanza all'estinzione durò poco più di un decennio. Gli eventi critici che portarono alla scomparsa del parrocchetto furono le introduzioni del weka e del coniglio europeo negli anni '70 e il loro incremento demografico negli anni '80. Fino ad allora l'inverno, quando sull'isola non c'erano i petrelli che nidificavano nelle tane e i pinguini che giungevano a Macquarie per riprodursi, si era rivelato una stagione difficile per i predatori terrestri che, morendo in gran numero, non erano mai riusciti ad aumentare di numero. Grazie ai conigli, i gatti e i weka trovarono una fonte di cibo disponibile tutto l'anno e aumentarono enormemente di numero; con il loro aumento, crebbero anche gli attacchi a spese dei parrocchetti, che vennero avvistati per l'ultima volta nel 1891.

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Altri progetti

Psittaculidae
Uccelli estinti
Specie estinte in epoca storica


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5% of UK homes and businesses are still unable to access sufficiently fast broadband speeds.
5% of UK homes and businesses are still unable to access sufficiently fast broadband speeds, despite a rise in the number that can access the service over the past 12 months.
According to the Connected Nations 2016 report from Ofcom, 1.4 million homes and businesses across the UK lack a decent broadband connection, defined as 10Mbps or faster.
The figure is an improvement on last year's figures when around 8% of UK properties did not meet the 10Mbps requirement.
Ofcom's report is designed to keep tabs on the UK's telecoms and wireless networks whilst monitoring potential connectivity blackspots.
The report found that rural areas remained underserved by broadband connectivity, with about a quarter of properties unable to access minimum connection speeds of 10Mbps or more.
The report stated that more needed to be done across the UK to ensure the final 5% of homes and businesses benefitted from adequate broadband speeds, along with the rest of the country.
Ofcom has made a series of technical recommendations to help inform the government's decision-making process when deciding how best to deliver a universal broadband service that could benefit the whole of the UK.


This isn't your typical yoga class. This soulful, melodic ride brings together yoga, electronic/house music and an LED light show for a new take on this classic practice. Come experience the stress relieving, mind-clearing benefits of yoga while lights reverberate to the beat of today's best trance music. Hurry, only 40 spots are available!
Yoga has been shown to improve stress, mental resilience and mood while building strength and flexibility. Don't miss out on these benefits just before exam time! This event is FREE and open to beginners and experienced yogis alike!
Please note that if you do not have a REC/IM membership you will be required to pay for an $8 guest pass at the REC. You will also be responsible for parking if you do not have an EMU parking pass. Parking may be found in Bowen (D4) lot.