So, the Fifth Circuit followed the instructions of the U.S. Supreme Court and finally directed the U.S. District Court in Houston to dismiss all remaining charges against former Enron Broadband executive, Scott Yeager. The appellate court's order effectively ends a prosecution that was an abomination from the very beginning.
No convictions from trial resulted from the Enron Broadband criminal case. The prosecution generated only a few plea bargains (see also here and here) that were clearly motivated by the onerous trial penalty and expense of defending against the government's intransigent pressing of its dubious theory of criminal liability. The Houston Chronicle's Mary Flood interviewed Yeager and touches on the pressures he endured in fighting the charges.
Meanwhile, Jeff Skilling has now served over three years in prison because of a flawed conviction based on a similarly dubious theory of criminality. And Jamie Olis lost six years of his life away from his young family as a result of an equally bogus prosecution.
Congratu.aaltions to Scott and his family, and legal team.
This is great news for Mr. Yeager and he is now probably experiencing the greatest feeling in his life. However, there is another who is just as innocent as Mr. Yeager but his fate now rests in the questionable hands of Judge Gilmore. Here's hoping she will dismiss all charges on Mr. Shelby, the prosecution won't appeal, and the book on Enron Broadband will be closed and fade into the past.


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import { List } from "immutable"

import * as types from "../actions/types"
import Model from "../models/show.model"
import { getId } from "../models/model.helper"

export default (state, action) => {
  // console.log(JSON.stringify(state))
  state = List(state).map(item => new Model(item))
  let index

  switch (action.type) {
    case types.RESET:
    case types.RESET_SHOWS:
      state = List()
      break

    case types.GENERATE_SHOWS:
      state = state.merge(List(action.payload.map(item => new Model(item))))
      state = state.filter((prev, i, self) => i === self.findIndex(next => next.id === prev.id))
      break

    case types.CREATE_SHOW:
      {
        const { payload, } = action
        const id = payload.id ? payload.id : getId()

        state = state.push(new Model(payload).merge({ id, }))
      }
      break

    case types.UPDATE_SHOW:
      index = state.findIndex(item => item.id === action.payload.id)

      if (index > -1) {
        state = state.updateIn([index,], item => new Model(item).merge(action.payload))
      }

      break

    case types.DELETE_SHOW:
      index = state.findIndex(item => item.id === action.payload)

      if (index > -1) {
        state = state.delete(index)
      }
      break
  }

  return List(state)
    .map(item => new Model(item))
    .toJS()
}

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What is Alternate World Fantasy?
"There's no place like home. There's no place like home." Click your heels together and you're back in the sepia colored real world—but oh the magical adventures that were had! The Wizard of Oz is a well known pop-culture example of an Alternate World Fantasy, and it does a great job of showing one of the fully realized imaginative worlds that are created within the Alternate World Fantasy sub-genre.
Alternate World Fantasy is, just as the name indicates, a fantasy story told in a world other than our own—this could be a hidden world within our own, a parallel world, a different planet even. Journeys on other worlds are mysterious and invite adventure—indeed these stories tend to be stories of adventure.
There is a bit of a cross-over here with the science fiction parallel world subgenre, though the science fiction subgenre provides a scientific explanation/conceit behind the crossing of worlds.
World-building is a big part of any Alternate World Fantasy tale. Authors take great pains to immerse readers in these well developed worlds. It is worth noting that Alternate World stories also have a strong tradition in Science Fiction.
Make sure you check our our dedicated "Alternate World Fantasy Book list"
Other Features of Alternate World Fantasy
Variable. The level of magic is going to depend on the world created by the author. While Alternate World stories are mysterious and imaginative, magic is not necessarily a strong component of the world. Magic of some kind is almost always present, but really it's the fantasy of an alternate world that takes precedence.
Variable. By constructing another world, writers have plenty of opportunity for the exploration of social constructions and ideas. However, this opportunity is not always taken advantage of by writers, who may prefer indulgence in imagination (rather than getting bogged down in social commentary).
Moderate. World-building is the most important part of an Alternate World story, so sometimes developing characters takes a bit of a back seat. This is not to say that characters are flat or lifeless, just that readers will often get a break from them in order to see more of the fantasy world.
High. Plots of Alternate World fantasies tend to start in similar ways: a mysterious and magical world is found and the protagonist finds him/herself invested in it somehow. Adventure, journey, discovery, and mystery are all common elements of Alternate World plots and when woven together make for an active and engaging story.
Variable. The level of violence will depend greatly on the world created. The protagonist may be transported to a magical world and become its hero, doing battle to save a fantastical race of whatevers from devastation. The protagonist may embark on a more personal journey of self-discovery, with very little violence at all.
Urban Fantasy. A sort of sub-sub-genre, all Urban Fantasy stories are also Alternate World fantasies.
Portal Fantasy. Likewise, all Portal Fantasy is also Alternate World Fantasy. Portals to alternate worlds play a key role in the story—think mirrors, tornados, wardrobes, or other magical means.
Juvenile Fantasy. Fantasy for younger readers have gravitated toward this sub-genre because of its imaginative capabilities—infinite possibilities!
Crossworlds Fantasy. This sub-genre is part of the Mundane camp and its stories feature protagonists that are transported to another world where they must enter the fight between good and evil.
Most Fantasy is part Alternate World Fantasy because all have a vested interest in the creation of imaginative and fully realized worlds
Alternate World Fantasy Isn't For You If...
If you dislike imaginative creations. If you prefer your Fantasy a bit closer to home then Alternate World Fantasy will feel bogged down in the details of world-building.
Popular Alternative History Fantasy Books/Series
1 Through the Looking Glass
By Lewis Carroll. A great example of the power of imagination, this story depicts a world within a mirror.
2 Silverlock
By John Myers Myers. A novel that draws its characters and settings from history, mythology, and literature this is truly a book for readers. It is a light and pleasant read with a classic storyline of stranger in a strange land.
3 Chronicles of Amber series
By Roger Zelazny. An example of Alternate World where the alternate worlds are more of a mythic cosmology. The protagonists exhibit god-like characteristics.
4 The Chronicles of Narnia
By C.S. Lewis. A classic children's series that take place in the magical land of Narnia (though the existence of other worlds is implied). Magic, talking animals, and adventure are the feature of these stories.
5 His Dark Materials
By Philip Pullman. In this series readers are introduced to several worlds and the two main protagonists get separated and must travel between them in search for each other.
6 Prince of the Sidhe
By Josepha Sherman. This book depicts a parallel universe that is also the land of elves.
7 Stealing the Elf-King's Roses
By Diane Duane. This novel blends Fantasy, Science Fiction, and Cop Drama among seven alternate worlds where a conspiracy to 'cleanse' elves from the all the worlds is discovered.
8 Harry Potter
By J.K. Rowling. This incredibly popular series is a story of an alternate world, a secret world of wizardy that exists within our own, but seems ever so vast.
9 Windrose Chronicles
By Barbara Hambly. A series that features two worlds separated by the void. The stories have dark magic, mystery, wizards, and a computer programmer. Get ready for adventure!
10 Mythago Wood
By Robert Holdstock. There are many novels and novellas in this cycle which take place in a forest that has been untouched since the last ice age. It is a labyrinth, a place of peril and living myths.
Crowd-Ranked Alternate World Fantasy Book List
Taboom (Stephen A. Dougherty)
His Dark Materials (Philip Pullman)
Neverwhere (Neil Gaiman)
Through The Looking Glass (Lewis C...)
Discworld Series (Terry Pratchett)
Chronicles Of Amber (Roger Zelazny)
Mirror Of Her Dreams (Stephen R. D...)
The Rithmatist (Brandon Sanderson)
The Fonavar Tapestry ()
The Neverending Story (Michael Ende)
Unlondon (China Mi�ville)
King Kynneth (Fawn Bonning)
Schooled In Magic Series (Christop...)
The Heart Of Hannen (Fawn Bonning)
The Leader Of Lors (Fawn Bonning)
The Atomic Sea (Jack Conner)
Varayan Memoirs (Rick Shelley)
Magician Apprentice (Raymond E. Fe...)
Thomas Covenant Series (Stephen R....)
Prince Of Thorns (Mark Lawrence)
Seventh Son (Orson Scott Card)
Silverlock (John Myers Myers)
Legends Of The Dragonrealm (Richar...)
Mythago Wood (Robert Holdstock)
Cold Magic (Kate Elliott)
Prince Of The Sidhe (Josepha Sherman)
The Soprano Sorceress (L. E. Modes...)
Stealing The Elf-king's Roses ()
Windrose Chronicles (Barbara Hambly)
American Gods (Neil Gaiman)


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The 2021/22 season saw Mr. O'Hanlon's house debut with Irish National Opera as Simon in The First Child, presented as part of the Dublin Theatre Festival. He also joined the ensemble at Deutsche Oper am Rhein which saw his role debut as the Count in The Marriage of Figaro, as well as Figaro in The Barber of Seville, Silvio in Pagliacci and as the Kaiser in Der Kaiser von Atlantis. He also appeared in galas with Austin Opera and Hawaii Opera Theatre. In concert, he appeared with mezzo soprano Isabel Leonard and tenor Emmet Cahill in Scenes from a New York Stage at the Blue Building in Manhattan.
Operatic highlights include Mr. O'Hanlon's role debuts as the title role in Don Giovanni, and Mercutio in Roméo et Juliette at Deutsche Oper am Rhein, his role debut as Malatesta in Don Pasquale with the Blackwater Valley Opera Festival, his role debut as Silvio in Pagliacci with Opera San Jose, and Maximillian in Bernstein's Candide with Des Moines Metro Opera. Mr. O'Hanlon also made his role debut as Gaston in Disney's Beauty and the Beast at the Paramount Theater. Highlights at Lyric Opera of Chicago include the Second Priest in The Magic Flute, Wagner in Faust, and Dancaīre in Carmen, where he also covered the roles of Valentin in Faust, Guglielmo in Così fan tutte, Marullo in Rigoletto, Papageno in The Magic Flute and the Captain in Eugene Onegin. Additional operatic highlights include his debut at Des Moines Metro Opera in a new production of Billy Budd singing the Novice's Friend and covering the title role, as well as covering the title role in Eugene Onegin, singing Bartley in Vaughan Williams' Riders to the Sea, the Traveller in Britten's Curlew River at the Juilliard School, and the Soldier in a workshop of Scott Wheeler's The Sorrows of Frederick the Great in partnership with the Metropolitan Opera.
Concert work includes his debut with the New World Symphony for Unanswered Questions: A Leonard Bernstein Journey, conducted by Edwin Outwater. Recital appearances include being presented by Opera Birmingham at Brock Recital Hall at Samford University, and with Sun Valley Opera.
In addition to his operatic and concert career, Mr. O'Hanlon joined the group Celtic Thunder in 2014 as a featured artist. Highlights of his time with the group include appearances on the 2014 Celtic Cruise, the 2014 Christmas Symphony Tour, and the 2015 Very Best of Tour. He is also featured on both the DVD and CD of Legacy Vol I & II, as well as the re-release of their albums Heartland, The Show, Take Me Home, Heritage, and Voyage I & II.
Honors and awards include being named a finalist in the 2017 Operalia competition, a finalist in the south regional finals of the Metropolitan Opera National Council Auditions, 2nd place in the Verismo Opera competition, third place in the Gerda Lissner Foundation competition, and an encouragement award from the Opera Index competition.
Mr. O'Hanlon holds a master of music degree from the Juilliard School of Music and a bachelor of music degree from University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music. Additional training includes participation as a Bel Canto young artist at Caramoor Opera, studies at La Musica Lirica in Novafeltria, Italy, a summer with Oberlin in Italy, and the "Julliard in Paris" project, sponsored by the Edmond de Rothschild Foundation.
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S.B. Shellabarger started the first Funeral Home in Nampa in September of 1907 located on the corner of 12th Ave. South and 4th St. South (where Key Bank is currently).
On April 8, 1911, F.K. Robinson bought the Funeral Chapel from Shellabarger. In 1940, Robinson Funeral Chapel moved two blocks to the west to where we still stand today on the corner of 404 10th Ave. South. It was owned and operated by Mr. Fred Robinson until February 1946, when John and Priscilla Alsip purchased it.
The Alsips owned and operated the funeral home until it was again purchased by John Van Manen, Ken King, and George Asselin in 1979. They owned and operated the funeral chapel for 17 years, before affiliating with and joining Carriage Services in November 1996.
On October 15, 2000 Alsip Funeral Chapel and Persons Funeral Chapel (located at 12th Ave. South and 5th St. South, and owned and operated by Howard and Norine Persons), merged together to form Alsip & Persons Funeral Chapel.
If you are looking for genealogical information for Nampa residents, we are your source. We hold the records to Talley, Edmunds, Walker, and Shepherd Mortuaries, along with the others listed above.
We thank you for the trust that you have placed in us. It is certainly an honor to serve you during a transition point in your family's lives. Please feel free to call us with any questions that you may have. We are simply a phone call away. We look forward to serving the community with honesty, integrity, professionalism, and personalization for generations to come.


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Pet Play Areas Dashboard
The Pet Play Areas feature is designed to be flexible and customizable. The following are some guidelines:
Define your own play areas in the system and their maximum occupancy. (see Add/Maintain Play Areas)
Assign one play area or multiple play areas per pet in the Pet Record (see Modify Existing Pet)
When a Pet is signed into Daycare they are signed into the associated Play Area as well.
To access the Pet Play Areas
Click on the icon on the PetExec Menu Carousel.
Pets are listed in the associated play area. The occupancy is calculated. Note, you can be over 100% occupancy. The occupancy is a guideline, the system does not have any controls around the occupancy. In the example below, Ajax is assigned to two play areas, so he appears in both play areas. The outdoor playground is at 200% occupancy because the max occupancy is set at 1, and there are 2 pets assigned. PetExec will allow you to go over the maximum occupancy when adding pets to the play areas.
Allowed Play Areas assigned to Ajax in the Modify Pet screen:
Last Modified: Friday, March 11, 2016 at 07:45 PM


Happy first weekend of Summer! Where are you headed this weekend? Even though I just got back from an incredible vacation I hear the sea calling.
Remember, the sea is anywhere you want it to be, so get out there and have fun this weekend!
Howdy, yes I say Howdy!
Tomorrow I am hoping to yard sale. Sunday I am going to a convention entitled " How Can You Draw Close To God?" Lets hope I learn how.
maybe off to the beach, huh...sounds like a great plan! it's not on my agenda, unless i can find a beach nearby on sunday that allows doggies.
saturday, i'm off to a fun blogger meet-up!
I've fallen a bit behind to answer your questions...sorry about that.
In the meantime I like the Pacific Coast Highway sign it would look cool on a wall don't you think.
Aloha from my beach to yours!
Yay, summer! That's an exciting thought! I really like your blog, btw, and enjoy all the great pictures of your seashore... It's funny how the sea looks different in different places.


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Kim Jong-un has returned for meeting with China's leader With Xi Jinping….
While call the meeting a secret….
Japanese news sources showed the armoured train arriving in China several days ago…
The meeting has taken place before meeting between American and South Korea leaders by the North Korean….
North Korea's enigmatic young leader, Kim Jong-un, made an unannounced visit to Beijing, meeting with President Xi Jinping weeks before planned summit meetings with American and South Korean leaders, Chinese and North Korean state news media reported on Wednesday.
The visit amounted to Mr. Kim's international debut: It was the 34-year-old leader's first trip outside North Korea since he took power in 2011, and his first meeting with another head of state. The surprise discussions added another layer of complexity to the rush of global diplomacy around North Korea's nuclear weapons program.
Mr. Kim's trip unfolded in extraordinary secrecy and security; it was confirmed only after he left Beijing on the same armored train that stirred speculation when it arrived mysteriously in the Chinese capital on Monday. (Both Mr. Kim's father and grandfather, the North's former leaders, used similar trains for foreign trips.)
Mr. Kim made the trip to China at the invitation of Mr. Xi, North Korea's state-run Korean Central Television reported soon after the announcement in China. Mr. Kim was accompanied by his wife, Ri Sol-ju, as well as by his senior advisers, it said.
Mr. Kim told the Chinese leader that he was open to dialogue with the United States, including a potential summit meeting with President Trump, and was committed to the denuclearization of the Korean Peninsula, according to an account published by China's news agency Xinhua….
image…North Korea's leader, Kim Jong-un, with President Xi Jinping of China in Beijing.CreditJu Peng/Xinhua, via Associated Press
Filed Under: Government, Other Things, Politics Tagged With: China, Kim Jong-un, North Korea, Xi Jinping
A book on Why Trump supporters still have his back….


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Amy Pastrana
Born and raised in New Jersey, Amy Pastrana is a first-generation Ecuadorian-American with a passion for performing arts and education dedicated to amplifying voices at all artistic levels. With a B.A in Theatre Arts and Arts Administration from Drew University, and an M.A in Media Studies with a Certificate in Media Management from The New School, Amy has developed a love for digital marketing, arts administration, project managing, content creation, and branded web design for performing arts, small start-ups, and educational organizations. She has fulfilled production roles such as playwright, actor, stage manager, light designer, script supervisor, and director. Amy has worked in the marketing and communication roles with Ballet Hispánico, Writers Theatre of N.J., the Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey, Cherry Lane Theatre, Morado Lens Podcast, The English Language Studies Department at The New School, New Latin Wave, Union County Afterschool Center of Music, and Writer in the Dark Productions. Amy is delighted to help cater to and develop initiatives by empowering performance artistry while bringing accessibility and engaging content to Gibney.
amypastrana@gibneydance.org