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The following is a list of characters from the novel The Deer and the Cauldron by Jin Yong. Some of these characters previously appeared in another novel Sword Stained with Royal Blood, which is also written by Jin Yong. Some of these characters are based on historical figures, such as the Kangxi Emperor, Oboi, Wu Sangui, Chen Yuanyuan, Princess Changping, Zheng Keshuang, Feng Xifan, Shi Lang, Galdan Boshugtu Khan, Sophia Alekseyevna, Desi Sangye Gyatso, and Wu Liuqi, as well as Zha Jizuo, a purported ancestor of Jin Yong (Zha Liangyong).

Wei Xiaobao and his family
 Wei Xiaobao () is the witty, sly and illiterate protagonist who was born in a brothel in Yangzhou during the Qing dynasty. He bumbles his way into the imperial palace and has a fateful encounter with the young Kangxi Emperor, with whom he develops a friendship. By sheer luck and wit, he makes a series of accomplishments that have an impact on significant historical events during the Kangxi Emperor's reign.
 Wei Chunfang () is Wei Xiaobao's mother and a prostitute from a brothel in Yangzhou.

The seven wives
In order of appearance in the novel:
 Mu Jianping () is Mu Jiansheng's younger sister and a princess of the House of Prince Mu. Due to a conflict between the House of Prince Mu and the Tiandihui, she is taken hostage by the Tiandihui and sent to the imperial palace to be placed under Wei Xiaobao's watch. Later, she is captured by the Mystic Dragon Cult and forced to join them. She is the second youngest and most naïve of the seven.
 Fang Yi () is Liu Dahong's apprentice and a servant of the House of Prince Mu. She is initially in a romantic relationship with Liu Yizhou, who also serves the House of Prince Mu. After a failed assassination attempt on the Kangxi Emperor, she is wounded and forced to rely on Wei Xiaobao to keep her safe in the imperial palace. Wei Xiaobao then uses every opportunity to make advances on her and force her to promise to marry him if he saves Liu Yizhou, who has been captured by imperial guards. After committed she is to Liu Yizhou, Wei Xiaobao wavers between giving up on her and insisting that she keeps her promise. However, Fang Yi later ends her relationship with Liu Yizhou after seeing how cowardly he is, and decides she wants to be with Wei Xiaobao after realising that he is more trustworthy despite his flaws. At one point, she is captured by the Mystic Dragon Cult and forced to join them and lure Wei Xiaobao into traps. Wei Xiaobao manages to save her with Su Quan's help.
 Shuang'er () is a servant of the Zhuang family of Huzhou and an apprentice of He Tishou. The matriarch tells her to follow Wei Xiaobao and serve him – as an expression of her gratitude to him for avenging their family by killing Oboi – and she initially serves as his bodyguard before becoming one of his wives. Among the seven, she is the youngest and the most loyal. At one point, she becomes sworn siblings with Wu Liuqi.
 Su Quan () is Hong Antong's wife who is adept in using her beautiful looks to seduce men and bend them to her will. As Hong Antong had forced her to marry him, she harbours a grudge against him and has been trying to consolidate power within the cult by promoting younger members to replace the older ones who are more loyal to Hong Antong. As Hong Antong needs to refrain from having sex in order to master high-level inner energy skills, he has never consummated his marriage with Su Quan. Wei Xiaobao flatters and flirts with her during his first encounter with the Mystic Dragon Cult. Later, she disguises herself as a prostitute to lure Wei Xiaobao into a trap in a brothel, but he sees through her guise easily as she is unfamiliar with the ways of a brothel. He tricks her into drinking drugged wine, rendering her unconscious, and places her on the bed along with Fang Yi, Mu Jianping, Zeng Rou, Shuang'er and Ake; and randomly has sex with some of them. The next time she and Wei Xiaobao meet, her attitude is warmer, and it is later revealed that she is pregnant with his child. She decides to follow Wei after the Mystic Dragon Cult is destroyed in its internal conflict. She is the most powerful in martial arts and the oldest among the seven.
 Princess Jianning () is a younger sister of the Kangxi Emperor. It turns out later that she is not related to the emperor because her biological mother is Mao Dongzhu, who has been impersonating the empress dowager. Of the seven wives, she is the most violent, sadistic, and spoiled. She loves Wei Xiaobao because he is the only one who dares to stand up to her, and she likes to engage in BDSM activities with him. When the Kangxi Emperor finds out that Jianning is not his real sister, he arranges for Jianning to be sent to Yunnan to marry Wu Yingxiong in a political marriage. Before the wedding, she drugs Wei Xiaobao, strips him naked, whips him, and tries to use candles to burn his hair. He gives in to her seductive advances and sleeps with her that night. The next day, Wei Xiaobao gives her one of the pistols he received from Wu Sangui as a gift. She tricks Wu Yingxiong into going into her room, points the pistol at him, and orders him to strip before castrating him. The marriage still proceeds as planned although Jianning continues to have an ongoing affair with Wei Xiaobao. She eventually reveals that she is pregnant with Wei Xiaobao's child and they elope. The Kangxi Emperor later issues a decree declaring that Jianning is Wei Xiaobao's formal spouse.
 Zeng Rou () is from the Wangwu School. She attempts to assassinate Wei Xiaobao in a military camp and catches him off guard while he is gambling with some officers. However, Wei Xiaobao turns the gambling game to his advantage and outsmarts her by cheating in the game. He then lets them go and earns Zeng Rou's admiration and affection. Zeng Rou is the most polite and cultured among the seven.
 Ake () is the daughter of Chen Yuanyuan. She has a crush on Zheng Keshuang previously but leaves him after he reveals his true colours. She is Wei Xiaobao's most beautiful wife.

The three children
 Wei Shuangshuang () is Wei Xiaobao's daughter and first child, born to Princess Jianning. Originally named "Bandeng" (), which means "wooden bench", her name was changed to "Shuangshuang" ("doubles") on Su Quan's suggestion.
 Wei Hutou () is Wei Xiaobao's first son and second child, born to Ake. His name literally means "tiger head".
 Wei Tongchui () is Wei Xiaobao's second son and third child, born to Su Quan. His name literally means "bronze hammer".

Qing Empire
 The Kangxi Emperor () is the ruler of the Qing Empire. First introduced as "Xiaoxuanzi" (), he forges a close friendship with Wei Xiaobao.
 The Empress Dowager () is the Kangxi Emperor's stepmother. She was immobilised and imprisoned in a wardrobe in her room by Mao Dongzhu, who has been impersonating her until she is discovered and freed by Wei Xiaobao.

 Imperial court officials
 Oboi () is one of the Four Regents who govern the Qing Empire when the Kangxi Emperor is still a child. With Wei Xiaobao's help, the emperor ousts Oboi from power and imprisons him. Wei Xiaobao later kills Oboi by accident.
 Prince Kang () is a distant cousin of the Kangxi Emperor. He befriends Wei Xiaobao.
 Songgotu () is Sonin's son who serves as Vice Minister of Personnel, First Class Imperial Guard, and Grand Secretary. He befriends Wei Xiaobao and becomes sworn brothers with him.
 Batai () is the Minister of Rites and Grand Secretary of the Zhonghe Hall.
 Wei Zhouzuo () is the Grand Secretary of the Baohe Hall.
 Mishan () is the Minister of Revenue.
 Duikana () is the Grand Secretary of the Wenhua Hall.
 Du Lide () is a Grand Secretary.
 Tuhai () is a Grand Secretary.
 Mingju () is the Minister of War.
 Jelken () is the Vice Minister of Rites.
 Daerli () is the Secretary of the Hanlin Academy.
 Moluo () is the Minister of Justice.
 Li Wei () is a Grand Secretary.
 Isangga () is the Minister of Personnel.
 Li Lei () is the Minister of Revenue and Grand Secretary of the Baohe Hall.
 Tong Guogang () is a First Class Duke and Han commander of the Bordered Yellow Banner. He is also the Kangxi Emperor's maternal uncle.
 Ledehong ()
 Feng Pu ()
 Wang Xi ()
 Huang Ji ()
 Wu Zhengzhi ()
 Zong Deyi ()
 Adam Schall von Bell ()
 Ferdinand Verbiest ()

 Imperial guards
 Duolong () is the Supervisor of the Imperial Guards and a close friend of Wei Xiaobao. At one point, Wei reluctantly kills him in order to save the Tiandihui members who are under siege by imperial guards. It turns out later that he has survived and does not know that Wei had attempted to kill him earlier.
 Ruidong (), nicknamed "Undefeated Iron Palm" (), is the Deputy Supervisor of the Imperial Guards. Mao Dongzhu sends him to kill Wei Xiaobao but Wei outsmarts him and kills him.
 Chaerzhu () is a cavalry commander of the Plain Yellow Banner.
 Zhang Kangnian ()
 Zhao Qixian ()
 Shi Laoliu () is killed by Mao Dongzhu.
 Xiong Laoer () is killed by Mao Dongzhu.
 Ge Tong () is killed by the Wangwu Sect members.
 Captain Gua () is killed by Chen Jinnan.
 Shi Song (), nicknamed "Black Dragon Whip" (), tries to arrest Mao Shiba. Wei Xiaobao kills him and saves Mao Shiba.
 Fuchun () is a cavalry officer.
 Ajichi () is a vanguard commander.
 Commander Tai () is a vanguard officer.

 Eunuchs and palace maids
 Hai Dafu () is a fifth class eunuch serving as deputy supervisor of the imperial kitchen. He is also a martial arts expert of the Kongtong School and has received a secret mission from the Shunzhi Emperor to investigate Consort Donggo's death. He kidnaps Wei Xiaobao and brings him into the imperial palace. Later, he is killed by Mao Dongzhu in a fight after confirming his suspicion that she murdered Consort Donggo.
 Xiaoguizi () is a young eunuch serving under Hai Dafu. Wei Xiaobao kills him and impersonates him and continues serving under Hai Dafu.
 Eunuch Wu () is in charge of the imperial study.
 Wen Youdao () and Wen Youfang () are eunuchs serving in the imperial study.
 Pingwei ()
 Ruichu () is Mao Dongzhu's personal handmaiden.
 Dong Jinkui () is a eunuch serving as Mao Dongzhu's messenger. He is killed by Wei Xiaobao.

 Defectors from Tungning
 Shi Lang () is a naval officer of Tungning. After the Tungning ruler Zheng Jing executes his family, he defects to the Qing Empire and meets Wei Xiaobao, who recommends him as a talent to the Kangxi Emperor because of his expertise in naval warfare. He leads the Qing navy against Tungning during the Battle of Penghu.
 Lin Xingzhu ()
 Hong Chao ()
 He You ()

 Others
 Wu Zhirong () is the governor of Yangzhou. He played a key role in the massacre of the Zhuang family of Huzhou many years ago. Shuang'er recognises him and begs Wei Xiaobao to help her avenge her family. Wei then frames him for collaborating with Wu Sangui and has him arrested and sent to Huzhou, where he is killed by the widows of the Zhuang family.
 Jiang Baisheng () is a military officer serving under Prince Kang.
 Huang Fu () is a naval officer.
 Zhao Liangdong () is a military officer who leads Qing forces to suppress Wu Sangui's rebellion. He becomes Viceroy of Yun-Gui and Minister of War later.
 Ma You () is a governor.
 Mu Tianyan () is a chief secretary.
 Lergiyen () is a prince and general who leads Qing forces to suppress Wu Sangui's rebellion.
 Zhang Yong () is a provincial military commander in Yunnan.
 Wang Jinbao () is a military officer stationed in Yunnan.
 Sun Sike () is a military officer stationed in Yunnan.
 Major General Peng () is a military officer stationed on the island where Wei Xiaobao goes into self-exile.
 Vice Admiral Lu () is Shi Lang's deputy.
 Bahai () is a general stationed in Ningguta.
 Sabusu () is a general stationed in Heilongjiang.
 Vice Admiral Ban () oversees the construction of naval weapons.
 Pengchun ()
 Mala ()
 Langtan ()
 Aerni ()
 Ma Qi ()

 Characters mentioned by name only
 The Grand Empress Dowager () is the Kangxi Emperor's grandmother.
 Consort Donggo () was the Shunzhi Emperor's favourite concubine who was murdered by Mao Dongzhu.
 Consort Zhen () was Consort Donggo's younger sister who was also murdered by Mao Dongzhu.
 Empress Xiaokangzhang () was the Kangxi Emperor's biological mother who was murdered by Mao Dongzhu.
 Suksaha () is one of the Four Regents who govern the Qing Empire when the Kangxi Emperor is still a child. He is framed for treason by Oboi and executed.
 Chakedan () is Suksaha's son who is executed along with his father.
 Sonin () is one of the Four Regents and Songgotu's father.
 Ebilun () is one of the Four Regents.
 Hechabo () is the commander of the Bordered Red Banner.
 Tong Tulai () was the father of Empress Xiaokangzhang and Tong Guogang, and the maternal grandfather of the Kangxi Emperor.
 Fudeng () is the commander of the Plain Blue Banner.
 Jiakun () is the former commander of the Plain Blue Banner.
 Eshuoke () is the commander of the Bordered Blue Banner.
 Yang Guangxian () is an official in the Bureau of Astronomy.
 Gan Wenkun () is the Viceroy of Yun-Gui.
 Zhu Guozhi () is the governor of Yunnan.
 Zhang Guogui () is the provincial military commander of Yunnan.
 Cao Shenji () is the governor of Guizhou.
 Li Benshen () is the provincial military commander of Guizhou.
 Lu Yifeng () is the magistrate of Jing County.

Tiandihui

The Tiandihui () is a secret society aiming to overthrow the Manchu-led Qing Empire and restore Han Chinese in China. It has many branches (lodges) spread throughout China. Wei Xiaobao becomes the master of Greenwood Lodge () by chance.

 Chen Jinnan (), based on the historical figure Chen Yonghua, is the founder of the Tiandihui. He was formerly an adviser to Zheng Chenggong and has been a subject of the Kingdom of Tungning. By chance, he meets Wei Xiaobao, takes him in as his apprentice and teaches him martial arts. He is killed by Zheng Keshuang.
 Wu Liuqi (), nicknamed "Iron Beggar" (), is a member of the Beggars' Sect who was influenced by Zha Yihuang to secretly join the Tiandihui. Outside the Tiandihui, he serves as a provincial military commander in Guangdong. At one point, he becomes sworn siblings with Shuang'er. He is killed by the Gui family in a fight.

 Other lodge masters
 Cai Dezhong () is the master of Lotus Lodge ().
 Fang Dahong () is the master of Hongshun Lodge ().
 Ma Chaoxing () is the master of Jiahou Lodge ().
 Hu Dedi () is the master of Cantai Lodge ().
 Li Shikai () is the master of Honghua Lodge ().
 Gu Zhizhong () is the master of Red Fire Lodge ().
 Lin Yongchao () is the master of Icy Lodge ().
 Yao Bida () is the master of Yellow Earth Lodge ().

 Members of Greenwood Lodge
 Qi Qingbiao () is nicknamed "Qi the Third" ().
 Cui Xiazi ()
 Guan Anji () is nicknamed "Master Guan" ().
 Jia Jindao () is Jia Laoliu's sister and Guan Anji's wife.
 Xu Tianchuan (), nicknamed "Eight Armed Ape" (), serves as a spy for the Tiandihui.
 Li Lishi ()
 Taoist Xuanzhen ()
 Gao Yanchao ()
 Qian Laoben ()
 Fan Gang ()
 Feng Jizhong () is a spy planted in the Tiandihui by the Kangxi Emperor. He secretly reports their activities to the emperor, including Wei Xiaobao's identity as one of its lodge masters. After Chen Jinnan dies, he reveals his true identity to Wei Xiaobao and tries to persuade Wei to help the emperor destroy the Tiandihui, but Wei refuses. He is shot to death by Shuang'er.
 Jia Laoliu ()

 Others
 Mao Shiba () is an outlaw whom Wei Xiaobao encounters and saves in Yangzhou. Mao Shiba then brings Wei Xiaobao to Beijing, where both of them are kidnapped by Hai Dafu and brought into the imperial palace. He manages to escape, joins the Tiandihui and reunites with Wei Xiaobao when the latter becomes a lodge master of the Tiandihui. Later, when the Kangxi Emperor forces Wei Xiaobao to destroy the Tiandihui, Mao Shiba accuses Wei Xiaobao of being a traitor. Mao Shiba is captured and sentenced to death but Wei Xiaobao saves him by secretly making him switch places with Feng Xifan.
 Wu Dapeng () is nicknamed "Cloud Touching Hand" ().
 Wang Tan () is nicknamed "Mountain Splitting Twin Brushes" ().
 Shu Hualong ()
 Kuang Tianxiong ()

Kingdom of Tungning

The Kingdom of Tungning () was founded by Zheng Chenggong, a loyalist of the fallen Ming Empire who wrestled control of Taiwan from the Dutch East India Company and planned to use Taiwan as a base of operations to restore the Ming Empire in mainland China.

 Zheng Keshuang () is Zheng Jing's second son and heir to the throne of Tungning. Ake, who initially has a crush on him, gives up on him after seeing his true colours. After the Tungning defeat at the Battle of Penghu, Zheng Keshuang surrenders to the Qing Empire and receives a ducal title. Although Zheng Keshuang is a young adult in the novel, the historical Zheng Keshuang was about 12 years old when Tungning was conquered by the Qing Empire.
 Feng Xifan (), nicknamed "One Sword Thrust That Draws No Blood" (), is a formidable swordsman from the Kunlun School and Zheng Keshuang's martial arts master.
 Feng Xifan's household
 Jufang () is Feng's concubine.
 Lanxiang () is Feng's servant.
 Xing Si () is Feng's stable keeper.

 Characters mentioned by name only
 Zheng Chenggong (), also known as Koxinga () and the Prince of Yanping (), was the founder of the Kingdom of Tungning.
 Dong You () was Zheng Chenggong's wife and Zheng Jing's mother.
 Zheng Jing () was Zheng Chenggong's son and the ruler of the Kingdom of Tungning.
 Zheng Kezang () was Zheng Jing's first son who was killed by Feng Xifan.
 Liu Guoxuan ()
 Zhou Quanbin ()
 Gan Hui ()
 Ma Xin ()

Characters associated with the fallen Ming Empire

 Jiunan () is a Buddhist nun who is the former Princess Changping (), a daughter of the Chongzhen Emperor, the last emperor of the Ming Empire. She is a prominent character in Sword Stained with Royal Blood. In this novel, she kidnapped the baby Ake and raised and trained her with the intention of using her to take revenge against those responsible for the fall of the Ming Empire. She meets Wei Xiaobao and takes him as an apprentice.
 Aqi () is Jiunan's apprentice and Ake's senior. She marries Galdan later.
 Li Zicheng (), nicknamed "Dashing King" (), was the leader of the rebel forces that overthrew the Ming Empire. He has gone into hiding in Yunnan after the Qing Empire replaced the Ming Empire.
 Chen Yuanyuan () is Wu Sangui's concubine and Ake's mother.
 Tao Hongying () is a palace maid who served Princess Changping. She continues to work in the imperial palace after the Qing Empire replaced the Ming Empire. Her martial arts master ordered her to steal the "Sutra of Forty-two Chapters".
 Li Xihua () is the son of Li Yan and the Red Maiden, who were former subordinates of Li Zicheng. He attempts to kill Li Zicheng to avenge his parents whom Li Zicheng forced to commit suicide.

 Characters mentioned by name only
 Third Prince Zhu () is a son of the Chongzhen Emperor and a pretender to the Ming throne supported by the Tiandihui.
 Fifth Prince Zhu () is a son of Zhu Youlang and a pretender to the Ming throne supported by the House of Prince Mu.
 Zhu Shugui (), the Prince of Ningjing (), is a pretender to the Ming throne who took shelter in the Kingdom of Tungning. He commits suicide after Tungning surrenders to the Qing Empire.
 Li Yan () was Li Xihua's father and a character in Sword Stained With Royal Blood.
 The Red Maiden () was Li Xihua's mother and a character in Sword Stained With Royal Blood.

House of Prince Mu
The House of Prince Mu () is a noble family based in Yunnan. Their ancestor is Mu Ying, who was made a prince by the Hongwu Emperor of the Ming Empire. After the Qing Empire replaced the Ming Empire, the House of Prince Mu and their servants continue to operate as an underground resistance movement against Wu Sangui and Qing forces stationed in Yunnan.

 Mu Jiansheng () is the head of the Mu family and Mu Jianping's elder brother.
 Liu Dahong (), nicknamed "Iron-Backed Dragon" (), is Fang Yi's martial arts master and a servant of the Mu family.
 Wu Lishen (), nicknamed "Head-Shaking Lion" (), is a servant of the Mu family. Along with Fang Yi, his two apprentices and others, he attempts to assassinate the Kangxi Emperor and push the blame to Wu Sangui. However, the attempt fails and he is captured along with his apprentices and tortured in prison. Wei Xiaobao later helps them escape and earns the gratitude of the Mu family, thereby resolving the conflict between them and the Tiandihui.
 Ao Biao () is Wu Lishen's apprentice.
 Liu Yizhou () is Wu Lishen's apprentice. He is initially in a romantic relationship with Fang Yi. Later, out of cowardice, he betrays his fellows and Wei Xiaobao.
 Su Gang (), nicknamed "Sacred Hand Resident" (), is a servant of the Mu family and Bai Hanfeng's sworn brother.
 Bai Hanfeng () is a servant of the Mu family. After his brother is killed in a misunderstanding by Xu Tianchuan of the Tiandihui, he brings his fellows to seek vengeance on the Tiandihui. Wei Xiaobao resolves the conflict between the Mu family and the Tiandihui after helping Wu Lishen, Ao Biao and Liu Yizhou escape from captivity.
 Bai Hansong () was Bai Hanfeng's elder brother who was killed by Xu Tianchuan in a misunderstanding.

Mystic Dragon Cult
The Mystic Dragon Cult () is a cult and martial arts school based on Mystic Dragon Island (), a fictional island located off the coast of Northeast China. They are known for using poison-based martial arts. Wei Xiaobao becomes one of the cult's five emissaries by flattering Hong Antong. Later, he stirs up internal conflict within the cult and destroys it with the help of imperial forces.

 Hong Antong () is the cult leader and a formidable martial artist. A cruel and ruthless man, he enjoys hearing his followers shower him with words of flattery. As Hong Antong has been treating his followers harshly and has incurred much resentment from them, Wei Xiaobao is able to easily provoke them into rebelling against their leader, thereby stirring up internal conflict within the cult. Hong Antong dies of exhaustion after a one-against-four fight with Xu Yunting, Zhang Danyue, Taoist Wugen and the Fat Monk.
 Xu Yunting () is the cult's Green Dragon Emissary () who specialises in using a brush to execute dianxue techniques.
 Zhang Danyue () is the cult's Black Dragon Emissary () who specialises in using a pair of short swords.
 Yin Jin () is the cult's Yellow Dragon Emissary () who is glib-tongued but not good in martial arts.
 Taoist Wugen () is the cult's Red Dragon Emissary ().
 Zhong Zhiling () was the cult's former White Dragon Emissary () who was assassinated. Wei Xiaobao replaces him as the White Dragon Emissary.
 The Fat Monk () was once fat but gradually shrunk in size and becomes thin after being poisoned by Hong Antong.
 The Thin Monk () is the Fat Monk's counterpart and Mao Dongzhu's lover. He is killed by the Gui family.
 Mao Dongzhu () is Mao Wenlong's daughter. Sent by the cult to infiltrate the imperial palace and impersonate the empress dowager, she once taught the Kangxi Emperor martial arts when he was still a boy. After her cover is blown, she flees the imperial palace and is eventually killed by the Gui family.
 Liu Yan () is Mao Dongzhu's junior who is also sent by the cult to infiltrate the imperial palace. She disguises herself as a palace maid serving under Mao Dongzhu, who impersonates the empress dowager. At one point, Mao Dongzhu orders her to escort Wei Xiaobao to his residence to retrieve copies of the "Sutra of Forty-two Chapters", and she is killed by Fang Yi.
 Deng Bingchun () is killed by Wei Xiaobao.
 Lu Gaoxuan ()
 Yun Sumei ()
 Zhang Laosan ()

Wu Sangui and associates

 Wu Sangui (), the Prince Who Pacifies the West (), is a former general of the Ming Empire who defected to the Manchus during the Battle of Shanhai Pass. After the Manchus established the Qing Empire, they rewarded him with a princedom in Yunnan. During the Kangxi Emperor's reign, he starts a rebellion against the Qing Empire.
 Wu Yingxiong () is Wu Sangui's son. The Kangxi Emperor arranges for a marriage between Wu Yingxiong and Princess Jianning in a bid to put Wu Sangui off guard and buy time to prepare countermeasures in case Wu Sangui rebelled. The emperor also appoints Wei Xiaobao as an imperial commissioner to escort the princess to Yunnan and oversee the wedding. However, Jianning refuses to marry Wu Yingxiong and castrates him and accuses him of molesting her. Wu Yingxiong is later sent to the capital as a hostage to ensure that his father remains loyal to the Qing Empire. He is executed when his father starts a rebellion.
 Xia Guoxiang () is Wu Sangui's son-in-law and chancellor of the Yunnan princedom. He is tricked by Wei Xiaobao into releasing the assassin who made an attempt on Wu Sangui's life.
 Ma Bao () is a general serving under Wu Sangui.
 Yang Yizhi () is a military officer serving under Wu Sangui and an attendant to Wu Yingxiong. An honourable man who remains loyal to the Qing Empire despite serving under Wu Sangui, he becomes sworn brothers with Wei Xiaobao at one point. Later, Wu Sangui has Yang Yizhi arrested on false charges and Yang Yizhi ends up being mutilated into a "human swine" and suffering a torturous death.
 Balangxing () is Wu Sangui's bodyguard.

 Characters mentioned by name only
 Geng Jingzhong (), the Prince of Jingnan (), is stationed in Fujian. He is involved in the Revolt of the Three Feudatories against the Qing Empire.
 Shang Zhixin (), the Prince Who Pacifies the South (), is stationed in Guangdong. He is involved in the Revolt of the Three Feudatories.
 Sun Yanling () is a general stationed in Guangxi who participates in the Revolt of the Three Feudatories.
 Kong Sizhen () is Sun Yanling's wife who is also involved in the Revolt of the Three Feudatories.

Tsardom of Russia

 Sophia () is a Russian princess who becomes regent of Russia with Wei Xiaobao's help.
 (Vasily) Golitsyn () is the Russian principal minister of state.
 (Alexei) Tolbuzin () is a Russian general who argues with Wei Xiaobao over the border between the Qing Empire and Russia.
 Fyodor Golovin () is a Russian envoy to the Qing Empire.
 Yarchinsky () is the Russian governor of Nerchinsk and Jaxa.
 Waboski () and Zironov () are Sophia's bodyguards.

 Characters mentioned by name only
 Aleksey Mikhaylovich () was the former Tsar and father of Feodor, Peter, Ivan and Sophia.
 Feodor III () was Aleksey Mikhaylovich's son and successor as Tsar.
 Peter I () is Feodor's half-brother and successor as Tsar.
 Ivan () is Peter's half-brother who co-rules with him as Tsar.
 Natalia () is Aleksey Mikhaylovich's second wife and Peter's mother. She is killed by the troops who defected to Sophia.

Shaolin School

 Huicong () is the abbot of Shaolin Monastery.
 Chengxin () is the head of the Bodhidharma Hall () and chief of the "Eighteen Arhats of Shaolin".
 Chengguan () is the head of the Prajna Hall (). An elderly monk in his 80s, he is manipulated by Wei Xiaobao to help him think of ways to speed-learn martial arts.
 Chengshi () is the head of the Discipline Hall ().
 Chengtong ()
 Chengjue ()
 Jingji ()
 Jingqing ()
 Jingben ()
 Jingyuan ()

Mount Wutai
 Chengguang () is a Shaolin monk who also serves as the abbot of Qingliang Monastery () on Mount Wutai.
 Xingchi () is the former Shunzhi Emperor () and the Kangxi Emperor's father. He disappeared mysteriously after the death of his favourite concubine, Consort Donggo, and was presumed dead until it is discovered that he has become a monk in Qingliang Monastery on Mount Wutai. He is temporarily reunited with his son with Wei Xiaobao's help, but decides to permanently detach himself from worldly affairs and continue to be a monk.
 Xingdian () is Xingchi's junior who was formerly a Supervisor of the Imperial Guards before he became a monk.
 Yulin () is the master of Xingchi and Xingdian.
 Fasheng () succeeds Chengguang as the abbot of Qingliang Monastery and later becomes the abbot of Ciyun Monastery in Chang'an.
 Xinxi () is the abbot of Foguang Monastery () on Mount Wutai.

Wangwu School
The Wangwu School () is a martial arts school founded by Situ Bolei, a former subordinate of Wu Sangui when the latter was still guarding Shanhai Pass as a general of the Ming Empire. After Wu Sangui defected to the Qing Empire, Situ Bolei and the men who were still loyal to the Ming Empire decided to leave. They settled down on Mount Wangwu, where Situ Bolei started the Wangwu School to resist the Qing Empire. After Situ Bolei's death, the remaining Wangwu School members joined the Tiandihui.

 Situ Bolei () was the founder of the Wangwu School. Wu Sangui sent Balangxing to find Situ Bolei and persuade him to join him in Yunnan. When Situ Bolei refused, Balangxing killed him and cut off his head.
 Situ He () is Situ Bolei's son.
 Taoist Wufu ()
 Yuan Yifang ()

Mongols

 Galdan () is a Mongol prince who allies with Wu Sangui when the latter rebels against the Qing Empire. He initially blames Wei Xiaobao for the failure of the revolt but is later deceived by Wei into believing that Wu Sangui betrayed him. He becomes sworn brothers with Wei and Sangye later.
 Hantiemo () is an envoy sent by Galdan to meet Wu Sangui. Wei Xiaobao tricks him into describing the full plans of Wu Sangui's rebellion and then arrests him and sends him to the Kangxi Emperor.

Tibetans

 Sangye () is a guardian of the Dalai Lama and a highly-skilled martial artist. He becomes sworn brothers with Wei Xiaobao and Galdan.
 Bayan () is a lama trusted by the Dalai Lama. He is sent to Mount Wutai to find the Shunzhi Emperor.
 Hubayin () is Sangye's junior. He is killed by Wei Xiaobao.
 Changqi ()

 Characters mentioned by name only
 The Dalai Lama ()
 Shengluotuo () is a lama based in Pusading.
 Dahe'er () is a lama based in Beijing.

Mount Hua School

 Gui Xinshu (), nicknamed "Invincible Divine Fists" (), is a member of the Mount Hua School who also appears in Sword Stained with Royal Blood. He is killed along with his family by imperial guards.
 Gui Erniang () is Gui Xinshu's wife who also appears in Sword Stained with Royal Blood.
 Gui Zhong () is Gui Xinshu and Gui Erniang's son who first appeared in Sword Stained with Royal Blood as a sickly infant and has grown up to become a young adult.
 Feng Nandi (), nicknamed "All Prestigious" (), is the leader of the Mount Hua School.
 Feng Bupo () and Feng Bucui (), nicknamed "Heroes of the Two Rivers" (), are Feng Nandi's sons.

 Characters mentioned by name only
 He Tishou () saved the female members of the Zhuang family from exile and taught them martial arts.

Scholars
 Lü Liuliang () is a scholar who explains the meanings of the "deer" and the "cauldron" to his son in the opening chapter.
 Lü Baozhong () and Lü Yizhong () are Lü Liuliang's sons.
 Huang Zongxi ()
 Gu Yanwu ()

Zhuang family

Zhuang Tinglong was a merchant from Huzhou who sponsored the publication of an unauthorised history of the Ming Empire. The book contained a number of inappropriate references to the Ming Empire, along with text considered taboo and defamatory to the Qing Empire. The Qing government, then led by the regent Oboi, heard about the book and ordered an investigation, leading to the arrests of many people associated with the book, including Zhuang Tinglong's family, the book's publishers, those who possessed copies of the book, and officials who failed to report the book. In the end, the thousands of people who were involved or implicated in the case were rounded up and punished accordingly – 72 of them were executed.

 The Third Young Mistress Zhuang () is the matriarch of the Zhuang family. After the men in the Zhuang family were executed, the women were exiled to Ningguta. Along the way to Ningguta, the women were saved by He Tishou, who trained them in martial arts. They returned to their residence in Huzhou and pretended to be ghosts to scare away trespassers. After learning that Wei Xiaobao has killed Oboi and avenged the men in their family, the Third Young Mistress Zhuang feels grateful to him that she orders Shuang'er to follow Wei Xiaobao and serve him.

 Characters mentioned by name only
 Zhuang Tinglong ()
 Zhuang Yuncheng () was Zhuang Tinglong's father who had the book published and distributed. He died of abuse and torture while he was imprisoned.

Others
 Hu Yizhi (), nicknamed "Hundred Victorious Saber King" () and "Handsome Saber King" (), is a swordsman who has a crush on Chen Yuanyuan for many years. He follows Chen Yuanyuan to Yunnan and disguises himself so that he can protect her from danger. He meets Wei Xiaobao and becomes sworn brothers with him.
 Zha Yihuang (), also known as Zha Jizuo (), is a scholar from Haining. This character is purportedly an ancestor of the novel's author Jin Yong, whose birth name is Zha Liangyong.
 Ma Boren () is the leader of the Tantui School () who was invited to be a witness during the dispute between Xu Tianchuan and Bai Hanfeng.
 Lei Yixiao (), nicknamed "Tiger-Faced Hegemon King" (), was invited to be a witness during the dispute between Xu Tianchuan and Bai Hanfeng.
 Wu Tong (), nicknamed "Golden Spear King" (), is the leader of the Wusheng Security Service (). He was invited to be a witness during the dispute between Xu Tianchuan and Bai Hanfeng.
 Shenzhao Shangren () is a martial artist hired by Prince Kang.
 Qi Yuankai () is a martial artist hired by Prince Kang. He stole Prince Kang's copy of the "Sutra of Forty-Two Chapters".
 Master Lang () is a martial artist hired by Prince Kang.
 Yu Ba (), nicknamed "One Stroke Less" (), is the administrator of Jixiang Temple () in Fuping County.
 Yao Chun () is a physician who was invited to be a witness during the dispute between Xu Tianchuan and Bai Hanfeng.
 Huangfu Ge () is a scholar from Sichuan.

 Characters mentioned by name only
 Dugu Qiubai ()
 Linghu Chong ()
 Taoist Yunyan () is from the Wudang School.
 Taoist Yunhe () is Taoist Yunyan's senior.
 Song San (), nicknamed "Swift Horse" (), is a friend of the Mu family.

See also
 List of organisations in wuxia fiction

Lists of Jin Yong characters
The Deer and the Cauldron


Texas to Michigan Freight shipping and trucking services are in high demand; Dallas to Grand Rapids is a very heavily traveled route.
The Dallas, TX, to Grand Rapids, MI route is a 1,110 mile haul that takes more than 16 hours of driving to complete. Shipping from Texas to Michigan ranges from 917 miles and 14 hours from Sherman, TX to Bridgman, MI, and over 1,814 miles and a minimum of 27 hours on the road from the Brownsville, TX to Mackinaw City, MI. The shortest route from Texas to Michigan is along I-30 E; however, there's also a more northerly route that uses the I-44 E, passing through Springfield, MO rather than Memphis, TN.
Texas to Michigan Freight shipping quotes and trucking rates vary at times due to the individual states industry needs. Since Texas and Michigan Industries are more industrial than agricultural, with manufacturing and distribution centers throughout, we see plenty of shipments by Step deck trailer, flatbed as well as by the more common dry van trucks. Our Less Than Truckload (LTL) carriers in both Texas and Michigan are also running a number of regular services between the two states, and it's an active route for heavy haul freight shipments that require lowboy or RGN trailers for freight transportation, as well.


Whether you're planning an adventure to remember in and around Blairsville, United States of America, or simply want to get from A to B, you're sure to find your perfect rental car through CarRentals.com.
Once your plane touches down at Arnold Palmer Regional Airport, picking up your car is easy. Hertz Latrobe - Westmoreland County Airport sits just a short stroll from the terminal.
If you're looking for somewhere to go for a day trip, make your way to Apollo, an easy drive of 18 miles from Blairsville. The Casino Theater and the Leechburg Area Museum and Historical Society have to be at the top of your to-do list here. The Vandergrift Golf Course shouldn't be missed either. 20 miles away, Jeannette is another destination that's well worthy of a detour. No excursion here would be complete without looking around Historic Hanna's Town and Westmoreland Mall. Saint Emma Monastery should also be a priority.
Niagara Falls State Park is approximately 180 miles away from the city center. It may seem like quite a long drive, but you should never say no to an adventure!
Raring to go on a road trip? Arlington is 160 miles from Blairsville and is worth the journey. This popular destination is where you'll find United States Capitol, a renowned sight you won't want to miss.
Nothing beats having your own car on vacation. So get that motor running and get your vacation moving!


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Q: How do I convert from JdbcRDD to SchemaRDD in Spark? I was able to import data from Hbase to Spark using Phoenix JDBC driver and JdbcRDD using the code below, how do I convert from JdbcRDD to SchemaRDD in order to use SparkSQL?
//SparkToJDBC.scala

import java.sql.DriverManager
import java.sql.Connection;
import java.sql.DriverManager;
import java.sql.PreparedStatement;
import java.sql.ResultSet;
import java.sql.SQLException;
import java.sql.Statement;

import java.util.Date;

import org.apache.spark.SparkContext
import org.apache.spark.rdd.JdbcRDD

object SparkToJDBC {

  def main(args: Array[String]) {
    val sc = new SparkContext("local", "phoenix")
    try{
            val rdd = new JdbcRDD(sc,() => {
                        Class.forName("org.apache.phoenix.jdbc.PhoenixDriver").newInstance()
                        DriverManager.getConnection("jdbc:phoenix:localhost", "", "")
                   },
                   "SELECT id, name  FROM test.orders WHERE id >= ? AND id <= ?",
                    1, 100, 3,
                    (r:ResultSet) => {
                                processResultSet(r)
                    }
                ).cache()

            println(rdd.count());

     } catch {
              case _: Throwable => println("Could not connect to database")
     }
     sc.stop()
  }

def processResultSet(rs: ResultSet){//TODO: return Row object as per JDBCRDD doc

          val rsmd = rs.getMetaData()
          val numberOfColumns = rsmd.getColumnCount()

            var i = 1
            while (i <= numberOfColumns) {
              val s = rs.getString(i)
              System.out.print(s + "  ")
              i += 1
            }
            println("")

   }

}

Edit: found alternative way via https://github.com/simplymeasured/phoenix-spark

A: As JdbcRdd is an implementation of RDD, if you wanted create a SchemaRDD you only have to create an SQLContext and call a few methods:
val sc = new SparkContext("local", "phoenix")
val sqc = new SQLContext(sc)
try{
        val rdd = new JdbcRDD(sc,() => {
                    Class.forName("org.apache.phoenix.jdbc.PhoenixDriver").newInstance()
                    DriverManager.getConnection("jdbc:phoenix:localhost", "", "")
               },
               "SELECT id, name  FROM test.orders WHERE id >= ? AND id <= ?",
                1, 100, 3,
                (r:ResultSet) => {
                            processResultSet(r)
                }
            ).cache()
        val schemaRDD = sqc.createSchemaRDD(rdd)
}

With this code, schemaRDD will be an SchemaRDD[Unit] because you didn't do anything in the processResultSet method. So this code will crash because an SchemaRDD needs a T type that have to extend Product so if you do not process your ResulSet you cannot have an SchemaRDD
I hope this will be usefull for you.

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Implementing guidelines for venous thromboembolism…
Implementing guidelines for venous thromboembolism prophylaxis in a large Italian teaching hospital: lights and shadows
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M Piobbici
E Pagano
L Ballini
G Tamponi
G Ciccone
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ARTICLE FIGURES AND DATA INFO AND METRICS
BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: Venous thromboembolism (VTE) remains a serious complication in hospitalized patients, in spite of several published guidelines (GL) on its prevention. The objective of this study (part of the TRiPSS-2 project) was to evaluate the impact of a locally adapted GL, supported by a multifaceted implementation strategy, in improving VTE prophylaxis in a large teaching hospital. DESIGN AND METHODS: A before and after controlled study was used to evaluate the impact of the recommendations on the appropriateness of prophylaxis. We evaluated the medical charts of two random samples, each of 250 patients, discharged in the first semester of the years 2000 and 2002. The hospital incidence of VTE (1996-2004) was also monitored, through the discharge summaries. RESULTS: Among high risk patients, appropriateness of prophylaxis increased both in medical (from 25% to 41.7%, p=0.0075) and in surgical patients (from 63.7% to 97.1%, p=0.0004). A parallel sharp increase (by 6-8 times) of consumption of elastic stockings was documented. In both medical and surgical patients the incidence of VTE decreased markedly and sustainedly in 2002-2004, with an adjusted odds ratio of 0.68 (95% confidence interval: 0.62-0.75). However, the use of lower than recommended doses of heparins and the increased use of prophylaxis in low risk patients represent unsolved problems. INTERPRETATION AND CONCLUSIONS: Implementing locally adapted GL may be highly effective in improving appropriateness of prophylaxis and in reducing the incidence of VTE; however a careful evaluation of changes is recommended in order to identify unsolved problems or undesired effects.
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import android.os.Handler;
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import com.kuxhausen.huemore.persistence.Definitions;

public class AlarmAsyncHandler {

  /**
   * Manages the background thread used to perform io operations and handle async broadcasts
   */
  private static final HandlerThread
      sHandlerThread =
      new HandlerThread(Definitions.InternalArguments.ALARM_HANDLER_THREAD);
  private static final Handler sHandler;

  static {
    sHandlerThread.start();
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This is part 1 of a 2 part blog on communication based on the 5th habit described by Stephen Covey: Seek first to understand, then to be understood.
There is a coaching principle called The Map is Not the Territory. Simply put, think of your local area and now think of a map of your local area that is to scale and you made it. This map will contain from your perspective, what is important to you to both include and leave out, which bits will be highlighted and which less so. Imagine this map that you have made. How like the actual place will it be?… The answer is, not very like it probably and another person also making a map of the same place will have one that looks different, possibly very different. You each might not even recognise that you have created a map of the same place and a visitor using it to find their way around could be very confused!
The reason for explaining this to you is because this is the way we all make meanings of everything in our world. The meanings we make are likely to be different from the meanings other make of the same thing. Joe Pane from the Coaching Institute recently said if you can't enter another person's 'map' when you are talking with them, they can't hear you. If people can't hear you and you aren't 'getting' what they are saying, it is difficult to reach a shared understanding about anything and without that it is difficult to move forward in any relationship whether it be at home or at work.
If you apply this concept to communicating with friends, family, colleagues, clients and customers, seeking to understand (Steven Covey) becomes a vital part of effective communication.
So how can you seek to understand?
When you are having a conversation, really listen to the other person…and this means not thinking about what you want to say next … (we all do this!), rather, try to focus on what they are saying – be truly curious.
Clarify to make sure you understand…you said…what did you mean by that…do you mean…? I think I heard you say…is that right?
How can you help others understand you?
Once you have sought to understand where someone is coming from, what their map of the world looks like, you will be able to respond in a way that matches the way they think and see things. As a result of your empathetic communicating they will also be more likely to listen to what you have to say. It's a win/win for everyone.
What are the first steps you can take to seek to understand?


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Gennaro Fined $2,000
By Azi Paybarah • 07/31/07 2:20pm
James Gennaro, a Democratic City Councilman and likely candidate for state Senate, agreed to pay a $2,000 fine for asking a Council staff member to volunteer on his re-election campaign.
"Although I have no specific recollection of it now, I do not dispute that in 2003, I asked a member of my District Office staff on one occasion to volunteer for my 2003 re-election campaign," Gennaro said in a letter to the city Conflict of Interest Board, which was released just now.
The letter also says, "I acknowledge that I should have known that a District Office computer, printer and paper were used on non-City time for the non-City purpose of composing and printing a campaign letter."
Filed Under: Home, Politics, Politics Daily, James Gennaro
SEE ALSO: Report: Rupert's Dow Jones Takeover a "Done Deal"


Extensive community engagement helped decide the elements of the design of this artwork, funded by an NEA "Our Town" grant. Measuring 14' high, two interactive, kinetic sculptures combine large music box elements with analog, radial Moire animations of a pulsing star, each powered by a hand crank. The star motif references the unique history of the neighborhood, where tunnels from the Underground Railroad still exist. Slaves were guided by the North Star to find their way to freedom. Wowhaus Design (Sebastopol, CA) initiated a unique collaborative fabrication, working with historic companies known for their craftsmanship: Cinncinnati's Verdin Bells & Clocks (Est. 1842), Rookwood Pottery, (Est. 1880) and Reuge (Est. 1864)– the renowned Swiss manufacturer of music boxes. Community members – including children who participated in the community engagement – will be the "community experts," able to decipher and share the stories behind the artwork design, fostering a unique sense of ownership for the community.
Designed by Wowhaus Design, Commissioned by: Artworks Cincinnati; Fabrication: The Verdin Company (engineering and fabrication of sculpture housing and gearing); Reuge (enigineering and fabrication of music boxes); Rookwood Pottery; KVO Industries Inc.


Snowhite, 1.3 Gain. Multi-layer fabric, 180 degree wide viewing angle, fully black backed front projection screen with textured surface. Mildew resistant, and easy to clean with mild soap and water.
Changeable screen height and built in keystone bracket to allow for the very nice setup in any place. Auto-locking mechanism provides a wide range of height settings and easy operation. Standard keystone eliminator creates flexibility by preventing and correcting image distortion produced by tall or low projection angles.


The popularity of Irish Crochet has exploded around the globe in recent years! Magazines like Duplet from Russia feature the long-treasured technique with a modern twist; multi-color versions that rival any paintbox.
Rather than use tiny hooks and cobweb threads to create these motifs, we will use size 10 thread and a B or C crochet hook. We will learn how to interpret Russian charts and symbols, as we try out select motifs (to join later*). Tons of motifs will be shown on their own and combined into finished projects.
*Note: We are focusing on the motifs in this class; to connect them, Modern Irish Crochet II: Putting it all Together will teach you what you need to know.
Note: Must be comfortable reading crochet charts.
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The Schengen Area
The Schengen Area is an area between 26 countries in Europe, which abolished all kinds of border control. The area functions as one single market with one visa policy. The area is named after the town of Schengen in Luxembourg. In 1985, the Schengen Agreement was signed there.
22 of the 28 members of the European Union are a member of the Schengen Area as well. Croatia, Bulgaria, Romania and Cyprus aren't a member of the Schengen Area, but will join in the future. The United Kingdom and Ireland both have opt-outs, which prevent them from joining the Schengen Area. The two countries form together a single market with there own vise policy and border controls. Switzerland, Norway, Iceland and Liechtenstein aren't members of the European Union, but are members of the Schengen Area. There a part of the European Economic Area. Vatican City, Monaco and San Marino aren't members of the Schengen Area, but there aren't any border controls and the people who live in the nations can travel free. The three countries are so small, it simply doesn't matter. Andorra still has border controls and isn't a member of the EU.
Although the borders are open, a country can close the borders in the case of an emergency. Austria, Denmark, Germany, France, Norway and Sweden closed their borders or a part of their borders during the European migrant crisis. Most of these border controls are for a few months.
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RIVERHEAD, N.Y. (CBSNewYork) — African-American hair products locked in a case at Walmart has stirred outrage on Long Island.
One shopper who chose to fight the policy may have succeeded in bringing about change, CBS2's Jennifer McLogan reported Tuesday.
The Walmart in Riverhead has reversed its decision to lock the products in a glass case, opened only with a key by management.
"That's discrimination," shopper Patricia Fulford said.
Racial profiling complaints were lodged by Fulford, who had to wait 10 minutes for the case to be unlocked.
"So I went and found the manager and said, 'I'm waiting for the key for shampoo and conditioner.' I said, 'But let me ask you, why are the black hair products locked up and not the white hair products?' He said, 'Um, um,' and another associate said, 'Well, people have been stealing,'" Fulford said.
Fulford said she understands Walmart policy of locking expensive items — men's razors, electronics, cosmetics, baby formula — but the black hair care products under lock and key ranged in price from $1 to $25.
Some customers CBS2's McLogan spoke with hoped Walmart would find another way to secure the multi-cultural hair products.
Riverhead Town Council member Catherine Kent, who is with the Anti-Bias Task Force, was dissatisfied after meeting with management.
"They said this was based on data of theft in the store and we asked to see the data, and at that point she referred us to call 1-800-Walmart," Kent said.
Corrine Graham of the Long Island African-American Chamber of Commerce said the message is hurtful.
"As the number one retailer, they have a social responsibility to do the right thing and that means become more inclusive and pay attention to the needs of the community they are serving," Graham said.
"I would just like everyone to be able to go into Walmart and have the same shopping experience," Fulford said.
And Walmart said its mission is sensitivity and fairness.
A lawsuit against Walmart over a similar policy was recently filed in California.


DILG: We're busy preparing for polls.
The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) and the Philippine National Police are now 'in the thick of preparations' for the May 14 village and youth council elections, belying reports that the exercise would be postponed for a third time.
The DILG issued the statement after Senate Minority Leader Franklin Drilon warned of a plot to postpone the elections again to pave the way for Charter change (Cha-cha) to extend the terms of office of members of the House of Representatives and other elected officials loyal to President Duterte.
Eduardo Ano, DILG officer in charge, said in a statement on Tuesday that his department and the PNP are now busy preparing for the elections.
Drilon had said administration legislators were plotting to have the village and youth council elections postponed to railroad Cha-cha and extend their terms.
Two bills were filed in the House seeking to postpone the village and youth council elections to accommodate a plebiscite for a draft replacement to the 1987 Constitution.
One was filed by Surigao del Sur Rep. Johnny Pimentel, which seeks to defer village and youth council elections to October this year, and another was filed by Oriental Mindoro Rep. Reynaldo Umali, which seeks to postpone it to May next year.
Pimentel and Umali, once a stalwart of the Liberal Party-led House coalition that supported former President Aquino, are loyal allies of Mr. Duterte.
Former human rights lawyer Harry Roque, presidential spokesperson, had dismissed Drilon's scenario as 'strange' and 'speculative.' Roque cited an assurance that Senate President Aquilino 'Koko' Pimentel III gave Leyte village officials over the weekend that the village and youth council elections would push through on May 14.
Ano cautioned the public against individuals or groups purportedly taking nominations or applications for those interested to be officers-in-charge in villages on the premise of an election postponement.
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) also expressed optimism that the May 14 elections would push through following Malacanang's declaration that it would be held as scheduled.
'I think this is something that the people should be aware of because the President is all too often used as an excuse to postpone the elections,' he said on Tuesday.
It was the President who pushed for the deferment of the Oct. 31, 2016 village and youth polls to Oct. 23, 2017. It was postponed again to May 14.
Through Twitter, Comelec spokesperson James Jimenez said the Comelec has been preparing for the elections.
In Iligan City, Cesarve Siacor, president of the Association of Barangay Captains (ABC), said all heads of the ABC would fly to Manila for a conference to discuss the barangay elections.
'If it pushes through, we are ready,' Siacor said.
Watch out for scattered rain on Wednesday - Pagasa.
Proposed gov't shift: 'Federal but still presidential'.


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Gabriel James Byrne is an Irish actor, film director, film producer, writer, cultural ambassador and audiobook narrator. His acting career began in the Focus Theatre before he joined London's Royal Court Theatre in 1979. Byrne's screen debut came in the Irish drama serial The Riordans and the spin-off show Bracken.
Join Gabriel as he delves into his memoir, from a childhood in Dublin to a Hollywood career spanning 40 years.
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I'm an independent writer and audio producer, focusing on stories related to food, farming, and climate change.
From 2011 until 2022, and previously from 1993 to 1999, I was a correspondent on NPR's science desk. I covered technology, agriculture, and climate change, among many other things. I've reported from most states of the U.S. and also from Asia, Latin America, Africa, and Europe.
I've written two books. The first, Lords of the Harvest: Biotech, Big Money, and the Future of Food (Perseus, 2001) told the behind-the-scene story of the creation of genetically engineered crops. The second was Master Mind: The Rise and Fall of Fritz Haber, The Nobel Laureate Who Launched the Age of Chemical Warfare (Ecco, 2005).
I got my start in journalism working as a U.S. correspondent for New Scientist, a British science magazine. In 2009-2010, I taught journalism in Ukraine through the Fulbright program. I've also worked as an editor at NPR and for the podcast The Sporkful.
I grew up on a dairy farm in Pennsylvania, graduated from American University in Washington, D.C., and lived and worked for several years in Germany.
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Welcome to Fresh Wok, where every dish here prepare fresh and clean. Here Fresh Wok serves a huge menu included Roast Pork Lo Mein, Wonton Soup, General Tso `s Chicken and so much more. We also have our special fried selection, Fried chicken wings. Fried fish, Fried Rib... You will not regret. Find us at 4610 Nicollet, just right off 46th st from 35Hwy. We are couple blocks away from Martin Luther King, Jr. Park. and just 8 Minutes drive away from Downtown Minneapolis. Order online now for takeout and delivery.


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Casa Teresa o Casa Verdú és una obra noucentista de Martorell (Baix Llobregat) protegida com a Bé Cultural d'Interès Local.

Descripció
Situada en un extrem de la ciutat, enmig de fèrtils terres d'horta, a l'esquerra del riu Anoia. L'edifici és de secció rectangular i té una distribució de planta baixa i dos pisos. La façana principal, orientada a l'est, predomina per la presència d'obertures, amb un total de dotze a la planta baixa, dotze al primer pis i una galeria porxada al darrer nivell. En la majoria dels casos, s'empra arc escarser, a excepció de les dues portes d'accés que són d'arc de llinda i els arcs de la galeria que són de mig punt. Tanmateix, a la planta baixa, a banda de les portes, hi ha deu finestres i a la primera planta es configuren quatre sèries on un balcó ampitador és flanquejat per dues finestres. El parament de l'edifici està arrebossat i pintat en dos tons, diferenciant els emmarcaments de les obertures i les cadenes cantoneres respecte la resta de façana. L'extrem sud-oest de la casa, té un volum adossat, més petit i de dues plantes, però que manté la mateixa tipologia estilística. La coberta del conjunt és de teula àrab i té una inclinació de quatre aigües.

Història
Casa Teresa és una masia centenària, reformada per a l'ús de residència i centre de dia. L'accés a la finca es fa des de l'avinguda Pau Claris però la masia ja estava edificada abans de la formació de l'avinguda, formada arran del nou traçat de la carretera N-II.

Referències

Patrimoni monumental de Martorell
Edificis noucentistes de Martorell

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Campbells Cream Of Mushroom Soup 1941 Ad. This color 1941 ad states Once a special party soup. Now a favorite family treat. Campbells Cream of Mushroom. Recipe for Chicken A LA King. Picture shows woman and boy eating bowls of Campbells Cream of Mushroom Soup. Magazine tear sheet picture is taken through plastic and may show wrinkles or crookedness that is not in the ad. This Original magazine tear sheet measures 9 3/4 inches wide by 13 1/4 inches tall.
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Follow the A1-E17 motorway between Lille and Lens, exit at Junction 19 and head towards Seclin. Follow signs for the town centre. At the first set of traffic lights turn left, signposted Bergault. Follow this road for about 1.5 kilometres to a second set of traffic lights and turn left (there is a small sign for the cemetery but it is easy to miss this) and then an immediate right. The cemetery is at the far end of the lane. The war graves will be found immediately inside the cemetery gates which have a CWGC sign on them.
Seclin is 11 kilometres south of Lille, and is on the main Lille-Lens-Arras road (N.25). This cemetery, one of two communal cemeteries in Seclin, is in the eastern part of the town, on a minor road leading to the neighbouring hamlet of Ennetieres. In the northern part, close to the western boundary wall, are the graves of eight soldiers from the United Kingdom, one of whom is not identified.
25th May 1940, aged 31.
T/1062298 Driver Walter Dobson, Royal Army Medical Corps, died 1st June 1940. Son of Walter and Rhoda Dobson; husband of Gertrude May Dobson, of Leeds, Yorkshire.
7346271 Private Leonard William Freeman, 150 Field Ambulance, Royal Army Medical Corps, died 24th May 1940, aged 30. Son of Richard William and Ada Louisa Freeman, of Hull; husband of Alice Freeman.
899586 Gunner Donald James Haines, 92 Field Regiment, Royal Artillery, died 24th May 1940, aged 21. Son of Walter James Haines and Ada Lilian Haines, of Abbey Wood, Kent.
52841 Captain Richard Whitaker Porritt, 1st/5th Bn. Lancashire Fusiliers, died 26th May 1940, aged 29. Son of Lt.-Col. Austin Townsend Porritt, T.D., D.L., J.P., and of Annie Louise Porritt (nee Law-Schofield), of Grange-over-Sands, Lancashire. Honours Graduate, Cambridge University. Member of Parliament for the Heywood and Radcliffe Division of Lancaster, 1935-1940.
T/92277 Driver Kenneth Gordon Ridge, Royal Army Service Corps, died 24th May 1940, aged 25. Son of Arnold and Clara Ridge, of Sheffield.


Hugo Boss comes to Wigan - A sideways look at an eventful 40th wedding anniversary trip to Vienna and a bold experiment to capture the essence of the dialect of the south Lancashire coalfield communities.
In the Footsteps of the Manchester Rambler - A circular walk from Hayfield via a section of the Pennine Way, Kinder Downfall and the moorland site of the mass trespass in 1932 in the struggle for the right to roam.
Fun with Trigonometry - Indulge in a little fun on a winter's evening and brush up your mathematics, you never know, one day it may come in useful when the grandchildren get stuck with their homework.
Surprise at the Philharmonic - An account of a pleasant evenings entertainment at Liverpool's iconic art deco concert hall and an interesting precursor to a metaphorical "Journey to Rheims". A marvellous introduction to this seldom performed opera by Rossini relating an eventful journey to the coronation of the French King Charles X and further testament to the phenominal output from the pen of this talented composer.
Cat Bells 2004 - A Lake District walk from Portinscale to Cat Bells, Maiden Moor and High Spy above Borrowdale returning via the Newlands Valley.
A Walk in the Hills - Memories from a holiday at the Belsfield Hotel, Bowness on Windermere and an eventful day exploring the countryside between the two lakes, Hawkshead and Ambleside. A circular walk crossing the ferry to Sawrey, over Claife Heights, passing Moss Eccles and Wise Ean Tarns to Ambleside returning by lake steamer.
Eay Times Uv Changed - The lamentations of a cash strapped father struggling to cope with the increased expectations of the younger generation and the demands of modern life.
Fidelio - A personal view of a fine opera by a favourite composer.
The Ravioli Room - Shades of 'Saturday Night Sunday Morning' in a Standish food factory! "Silent Worship" would have been a more appropriate title for this sad tale of unrequited love, set in the early 1960's, however George Frederick Handel and a score of others thought of it first so I must respect their copyright.
Desert Island Discs - Waiting patiently for so long to be invited to take part in the legendary BBC radio 4 programme and gradually coming to accept that it may never happen, I have decided to take matters into my own hands and create my own version. I hope you will indulge me and imagine the voice of Kirsty and access the likes of youtube for audio versions of the pieces selected.
Travels in Time - A sad tale of broken dreams and disappointment and a salutory lesson in the dangers of nostalgia as the author foolishly tries to pursue past pleasures and relive a rail journey first made almost fifty years ago.
Clandestine Project - Building a spectroscope using a diffraction grating and miscellaneous waste water plumbing items, and a surprisingly successful outcome despite many delays, trials and tribulations. Attempting to make up for opportunities squandered during physics lessons in the fifties and sixties hopefully this will prove a useful tool and give hours of endless fun exploring the properties of light and other interesting applications possible in the average domestic kitchen.
The Bohemian Girl - An opera in three acts by the Irish composer Michael Balfe, libretto by Alfred Bunn first performed in London in 1843. A very light "feel good" opera with an up-beat, tuneful and popular appeal, it contains many memorable arias and a story line to warm the cockles of the heart on a wet Sunday afternoon. This little Irish masterpiece compares well with the operas of Rossini and the likes of 'Il Seraglio' by Mozart and is well worth listening to.
Bookcase - An attempt at book review focussing on four historical novels, 'The Fortress' by Hugh Walpole, 'Dover Harbour' and 'King Cotton' by Thomas Armstrong and 'The Fox of Maulen' by Hans Helmutt Kirst. Whether you select reading material on recommendation, have favourite authors or prefer a surprise from the library book sale, these titles are sure to interest. The first three with their wonderful but slightly dated language are not an easy read and some are sadly out of print, however good second hand copies are still around and finding one will prove very rewarding and well worth the effort.
Barnaby Rudge, a review - Less well known perhaps but nevertheless a fine book by Charles Dickens. A gripping tale of mystery, romance, mayhem and tragedy set against a background of the Gordon Riots of 1780, we follow the fortunes of the Rudge, Vardon, Willet, Chester and Haredale families at this time of great uncertainty and turbulence. Several story lines run through the narrative but the main plot concerns the adventures of the central character Barnaby Rudge, a young man with learning difficulties, his pet Raven "Grip" and his long suffering mother.
Romance on a Budget - 'Or the wrong way to a woman's heart, an alternative version of a wedding anniversary trip to Vienna documented elsewhere on this page in another form.
The Battle of Solferino - A significant event in the second Italian war of independence between the forces of the Austro-Hungarian Empire and those of Piedmont Sardinia and their French allies. Reports of the carnage in the aftermath of the conflict are said to have resulted in the Geneva Convention and the setting up of the Red Cross.
The Getaway Car - A sad tale about the risks, pleasures and disappointments (mainly disappointments) of motoring in the late 20th century and how the slings and arrows of misfortune can sometimes amuse.
The Switchroom - A snapshot of life in a pre subscriber trunk dialling 1960s telephone exchange.
The Force of Destiny - A short synopsis of this fine opera by Giuseppe Verdi, rather a grim storyline and probably not for the faint hearted, but with superb music and libretto it is a composition worthy of a place amongst the best in the genre and well worth a listen.
Adolphe Adam - A short profile of a talented French musician, composer of such masterpieces as the ballet Giselle and the beautiful Christmas song "O' Holy Night".
The Fair Maid of Perth - A synopsis of one of the lesser known novels of Sir Walter Scott. A "page turner" affording an interesting insight into 15th century Scottish history, a thoroughly good read and highly recommended.
Semele - A brief description of this fine opera by Handel. The storyline taken from ancient Greco Roman mythology and concerns the mortal princess Semele and her adulterous affair with Jupiter the King of the Gods, appearing in human form as a handsome young Adonis, but being divine able to transform into a multitude of guises.


There's a distinct smell when you walk in. It's a mixture of attempted cleanliness, city and coffee. There's a healthy ring of excitement and buzz going through the air and the second you step in, you're immediately ready for your next adventure.
But, one of my favorite places in the ENTIRE world is the airport.
The Front Door. It's time to take your luggage out of your trunk, the bus' overhang, or wherever you put it. It's getting real; you're going on a trip. Going through the first door of the airport is the very first step of going somewhere else. What is more exciting than the thought and daydream of going somewhere else in the world? It's time to explore.
The Flight Board. This is probably the most fascinating thing in the airport. It's one of my dreams to go to the airport and randomly pick a destination on the board and just GO. One day…In the meantime, it's fascinating to think about all the people around you and where they're headed on the board.
Security. Okay, so this isn't the funnest part of the whole airport thing, but there is a small feeling of accomplishment whenever you get through it. Yay! You weren't carrying any sharp objects! Good for you for remembering to put your mini shampoos in a bag and for remembering not to wear a belt today! You're a winner.
The Gates. There's so much excitement for waiting for your plane to come and to watch everyone else around you waiting for their plane to come. You've all decided to travel to the same place on the same day at the same time. There's something fascinating about the fact that there's someone else, let alone hundreds of others, planning to go to the same place you are.
Plane Ride Commences. Seeing as how this isn't technically in an airport, we're going to skip how cool planes are. They just are. The end.
Boarding off of the plane. When you get off of the plane in a new place, you can tell immediately. Whether it be the humidity or lack there-of in the air, the change in temperature, or the new smell of a new city, the moment you first breathe in your destination is my favorite part of traveling.
My favorite part about airports wasn't part of the journey above because it's not in any particular step. My favorite part about airports are the people in them. Some people are leaving home, saying goodbye. Some people are getting ready to start a whole new life somewhere else. Some people are just taking a little break from their ordinary lives. Some people are getting ready to do something extraordinary. Some people are reuniting for the first time in weeks, months, years, lifetimes. The possibilities of human interactions and experiences that are held in airports are beautiful things.
So, while airports might not be the most glamorous places in the world, the possibilities that they hold in them are all kinds of gorgeous.
What's one of your favorite places?


Excel Autofill provides users with a quick way to copy data, duplicate formatting, or create a fill series for a range of cells. To use Autofill, a user would position his or her mouse pointer over the small square in the lower right-hand corner of the active cell, hold down the left mouse button, and drag the fill handle down or to the right.
Here are 5 tips for using Excel Autofill guaranteed to help you work more efficiently!
You can copy text or numbers with the Excel Autofill feature. In the example (below), I used the fill handle to copy the number 10 from cell B2 to C2:E2. Similarly, I copied my name from B4 to C4:E4. I use Autofill to quickly copy text and numbers to adjacent cells all the time. It's so much faster than copy and paste!
Think of a fill series as a pattern. You can use the fill handle to implement several types of patterns in Excel. Dates, numbers, or headings for financial reports can be entered quickly using Autofill. In the example (below), I have entered days of the week, a series of months, and some typical headings that might be used in a financial report.
In this example, I changed the font in cell B2 to Arial Black, 12pt, italic, with a yellow fill colour. Then I dragged the fill handle to cell E2 and let go of my mouse button. I clicked the Auto Fill Options button and selected Fill Formatting Only.
Sometimes Autofill works a little too well. If I type Excel 2016 into a cell and drag the fill handle down, Excel wants to increment the '2016' part of the cell and I get Excel 2017, Excel 2018, etc. If you don't want Autofill to do this, click the Auto Fill Options button and select Copy Cells.
If you're trying to drag the fill handle but Excel just isn't responding, click the File tab on the Ribbon and select Options. In the Excel Options dialog box, navigate to the Advanced tab and make sure that the Enable fill handle and cell drag-and-drop checkbox is selected.
Do you use autofill in Excel? Which technique do you like best? Answer in the comments below!


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Diehm ist der Familienname folgender Personen:

 Christoph Diehm (1892–1960), SS-Brigadeführer, Generalmajor der Waffen-SS und Polizei, NSDAP-Politiker (MdL, MdR), Polizeipräsident sowie SS- und Polizeiführer
 Curt Diehm (* 1949), deutscher Internist
 Fabian Diehm (* 1997), deutscher Goalballer
 Franz Diehm (1815–1886), hessischer Fabrikant und Politiker
 Jens Diehm (* 1965), deutscher Offizier, Generalarzt des Heeres der Bundeswehr

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Campaign stepping up to save Hampshire chalk streams
Campaign stepping up to save Hampshire chalk streams from pollution
By Andrew Napier Winchester Chief Reporter
A CAMPAIGN to help save chalk streams is gathering pace.
A Chalk Streams Summit was held in London to discuss the threats to streams such as the Itchen and Test with growing dismay about their worsening state.
Lord Chidgey, the former Eastleigh MP, attended the summit and has raised the issue recently citing the pollution of the rivers Arle and Itchen from agricultural run-off.
Lord Chidgey, who lives in Alresford, said: "The plans are encouraging but the reality is the authorities are working to a timescale of returning the quality of all our rivers and streams to a good standard by 2050.
"This is far too late, particularly as the demand for clean water supplies increases all the time.
"I hope that the forthcoming Environment Bill will provide Parliament with the opportunity to give these issues the attention they deserve."
He has been critical of local farming operations, particularly watercress, and the soon-to-close Bakkavor packing plant near the town: "It's important that Bakkavor are held to account before they leave the area and that penalties are swift and severe. Others inclined to break the law must be discouraged."
Why has the River Itchen turned red?
Bakkavor was washing vegetables grown elsewhere and the water was then discharged into the Arle. It is closing the plant this autumn, with the loss of around 100 jobs, citing the loss of a major customer.
It comes as the Environment Agency is looking nationally at pollution into rivers from farming operations.
The charity Salmon & Trout Conservation has been campaigning on the issue raising the threat of chemicals harming invertebrates including mayflies and caddis flies.
Only 16% of English rivers are rated as being in good health.
An EA spokesperson said: "We will take tough action against any company or individual who causes significant pollution and damage to the environment. We have already taken direct action with Bakkavor and learnings from this work are being incorporated into our approach with other companies we regulate. This includes assessing risks at other sites and prioritising the most sensitive locations."
Dr Janina Gray, of S&T, said not enough was being done to check chemical pollution from the sites. "No one thought it was an issue until they looked," she said. "We urged the EA to look at other discharge permits from food washing because we believe these could also be discharging pesticides into rivers."


Overnight Aretha Franklin passed away at home in Detroit, surrounded by family and friends.
After news broke that Franklin had been placed in hospice care three days ago, her inner circle flooded to her side. The official cause of death was advanced pancreatic cancer, confirmed by her oncologist Dr. Philip Phillips.
Today the world mourns for Aretha Franklin, a voice who will be remembered for generations to come.
Singing gospel from the age of 14, Aretha Franklin's official career began after being signed to Colombia Records at age 18. By 1964 she was becoming a household name, performing both in theatres and on television programs around America.
Under Atlantic she would release I Never Loved A Man (The Way I Loved You), Do Right Woman, Do Right Man, and her unparalleled version of Otis Redding's Respect, which we can all agree was once-in-a-lifetime.
From there her voice would reach billions, touring throughout her life, appearing in films as herself, and surreptitiously earning the title 'Queen of Soul'. A name well earned, and not forgotten.
Before her passing Franklin was visited by Stevie Wonder and Jesse Jackson, among others. Tributes from Beyoncé, Barack Obama, Carole King, Barbara Streisand and more have been flooding in – and no doubt will continue as the world takes a moment to pay respect to one of the best.


Complete staging of a digital transformation event in Berlin with various speakers, parallel workshops, big solutions exhibit and start-up contest.
Planning and staging of the Fujitsu World Tour 2017 at STATION Berlin as lead agency, from location search to project management. Realization of a 2,000 m² exhibition and catering area, temporary presentation rooms, amphitheater with start-up pitch deck, live voting and live streaming, catering, visitor traffic control, simultaneous interpreting, social media support and VIP program in cooperation with the client's event team. Production of various electronic and print media, on-site service including management of venue and various service providers, live streaming, live voting, video documentation, direction and photo/video support.


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HomeNewsMarconi Union reissue Tokyo album as a double album 'TOKYO +'
Marconi Union reissue Tokyo album as a double album 'TOKYO +'
January 3, 2017 Mark Millar News, New music 0
Originally released as the single album 'Tokyo' by the German record label Bine in 2009, 'Tokyo' was only made available as a CD in Germany and then only in a very limited number of copies.
As always Marconi Union's music develops an individual style all of its own with each release, and Tokyo was no exception:
"The original idea (and title) for Tokyo stemmed from a chance comment. We had just finished recording a track and after playing it back one of us (we can't remember who) said that it reminded them of Tokyo. Neither of of us had ever been to Tokyo and we realised that our entire conception of the city originated from films, TV and books. We liked this idea of creating music for a place that only existed in our minds. We weren't interested in faithfully representing the reality of Tokyo and had no wish to make "authentic" Japanese music, we really just liked the images of Tokyo we're regularly exposed to. We thought of this music as a form of Hi-Tech Ambience."
When talking about the possibility of re-releasing of Tokyo, Marconi Union saw the opportunity to return to the original material and to explore it further to create an accompanying four track 'Live Remix EP', to be released together as a double album under the title 'Tokyo +'. Rather than simply remixing the tracks they decided to completely reconfigure them. Taking the original stems they created new loops and parts and combined the samples with live playing, with the addition of their live drummer, Phil Hurst. Each version was largely improvised and has that certain groove which can only really be achieved by the artists all playing live together at the same time.
"We don't perform live very often, so Tokyo + is a chance for our fans to hear not only updated versions of the Tokyo tracks, our present day take on its Hi-Tech Ambience, but also to hear us playing as a band."
The Marconi Union sound has quietly whispered its way into the consciousness of those searching out ambient music and following on from the critical success of their most recent album 'Ghost Stations', with this release, their entire catalogue is now available on the Just Music label to their ever growing and loyal number of fans worldwide.
01 Ginza District 02 Lost In Neon 03 Nightworker 04 Hatsunori 05 Red Line 12AM
06 Akihabara (Electric Town) 07 Temperature Drop
01 Temperature Drop + 02 Akihabara (Electric Town) + 03 Ginza District + 04 Red Line 12AM +
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May 28 A Time of Solitude . . .
It used to be that I had no difficulty falling asleep at night. When I was a young girl still in my 20s, growing up in Lajpat Nagar colony in New Delhi, I would lie in bed as the night deepened. I would hear the sounds filtering in through the open window on hot summer nights—stray dogs barking in competition from neighborhood to neighborhood, the occasional truck rumbling by, someone singing lustily from the embrace of the night—a drunkard or a laborer returning home late—the drone of an airplane, the rustle of a mouse scurrying across the tiled floor of the lavatory, the sound of a door opening or closing here or there on the middle floor of the three-storeyed home we lived in. I would lie secure in the precarious knowledge that this was a world known to me.