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1990 in hockey, Western Collegiate Hockey Association
1989-90 WCHA season
1990 WCHA Men's Ice Hockey Tournament
Dates March 1–12, 1990
Teams 8
Finals site Civic Center
Champions Wisconsin[1] (9th title)
Winning coach Jeff Sauer[2] (4th title)
MVP Steve Rohlik[3] (Wisconsin)
Attendance 47,845
WCHA Men's Ice Hockey Tournaments
The 1990 WCHA Men's Ice Hockey Tournament was the 31st conference playoff in league history and 38th season where a WCHA champion was crowned. The tournament was played between March 1 and March 12, 1990. First round games were played at home team campus sites while all 'Final Four' matches were held at the Civic Center in St. Paul, Minnesota. By winning the tournament, Wisconsin was awarded the Broadmoor Trophy and received the WCHA's automatic bid to the 1990 NCAA Division I Men's Ice Hockey Tournament.
Format Edit
The first round of the postseason tournament featured a best-of-three games format. Teams were seeded No. 1 through No. 8 according to their final conference standing, with a tiebreaker system used to seed teams with an identical number of points accumulated. The top four seeded teams each earned home ice and hosted one of the lower seeded teams.
The winners of the first round series advanced to the semifinal and championship rounds held at the Civic Center. All Final Four games used a single-elimination format. Teams were re-seeded No. 1 through No. 4 according to the final regular season conference standings, with the top remaining seed matched against lowest remaining seed in one semifinal game while the two other semifinalists meeting with the winners advancing to the championship game and the losers competing in a Third Place contest. The Tournament Champion received an automatic bid to the 1990 NCAA Division I Men's Ice Hockey Tournament.
Conference Standings[4] Edit
Note: GP = Games Played; W = Wins; L = Losses; T = Ties; PTS = Points; GF = Goals For; GA = Goals Against
1989–90 Western Collegiate Hockey Association standings
Wisconsin†* 28 19 8 1 39 147 111 46 36 9 1 254 166
Minnesota 28 17 9 2 36 147 124 46 28 16 2 227 189
North Dakota 28 15 10 3 33 149 114 45 28 13 4 252 175
Northern Michigan 28 15 12 1 31 130 129 42 22 19 1 191 191
Denver 28 13 15 0 26 130 139 42 18 24 0 183 201
Minnesota-Duluth 28 13 15 0 26 114 112 40 20 19 1 170 152
Colorado College 28 10 17 1 21 97 129 40 18 20 2 152 174
Michigan Tech 28 6 22 0 12 112 168 40 10 30 0 150 218
Championship: Wisconsin
† indicates conference regular season champion
* indicates conference tournament champion
Final rankings: USA Today/USA Hockey Magazine Top 15 Poll
Bracket Edit
Teams are reseeded after the first round
March 1–4 Semifinals
March 11 Championship
1 Wisconsin 4 4* — 1 Wisconsin 4*
8 Michigan Tech 2 3 — 4 Northern Michigan 3
2 Minnesota 9 9 —
7 Colorado College 3 2 — 1 Wisconsin 7
2 Minnesota 1
3 North Dakota 11 2 —
6 Minnesota-Duluth 4 1 —
4 Northern Michigan 3 9 — 2 Minnesota 5
5 Denver 0 4 — 3 North Dakota 4 3 North Dakota 6*
4 Northern Michigan 5
Note: * denotes overtime period(s)
First Round Edit
(1) Wisconsin vs. (8) Michigan Tech Edit
March 3 Wisconsin 4 – 2 Michigan Tech Dane County Coliseum
March 4 Wisconsin 4 – 3 OT Michigan Tech Dane County Coliseum
Wisconsin won series 2–0
(2) Minnesota vs. (7) Colorado College Edit
March 2 Minnesota 9 – 3 Colorado College Mariucci Arena
Minnesota won series 2–0
(3) North Dakota vs. (6) Minnesota-Duluth Edit
March 1 North Dakota 11 – 4 Minnesota-Duluth Ralph Engelstad Arena
March 2 North Dakota 2 – 1 Minnesota-Duluth Ralph Engelstad Arena
North Dakota won series 2–0
(4) Northern Michigan vs. (5) Denver Edit
March 2 Northern Michigan 3 – 0 Denver Lakeview Arena
Northern Michigan won series 2–0
Semifinals Edit
(1) Wisconsin vs. (4) Northern Michigan Edit
March 11 Wisconsin 4 – 3 OT Northern Michigan Civic Center
(2) Minnesota vs. (3) North Dakota Edit
March 11 Minnesota 5 – 4 North Dakota Civic Center
Third Place Edit
(3) North Dakota vs. (4) Northern Michigan Edit
March 12 North Dakota 6 – 5 OT Northern Michigan Civic Center
Championship Edit
(1) Wisconsin vs. (2) Minnesota Edit
March 12 Wisconsin 7 – 1 Minnesota Civic Center
Tournament awards Edit
All-Tournament Team[5] Edit
F Ken Gernander (Wisconsin)
F Greg Johnson (North Dakota)
F Russ Romaniuk (North Dakota)
D Jason Herter (North Dakota)
D Sean Hill (Wisconsin)
G Duane Derksen (Wisconsin)
MVP Edit
Steve Rohlik (Wisconsin)
Western Collegiate Hockey Association men's champions
↑ "Wisconsin Men's Team History". Retrieved on 2014-06-01.
↑ "Jeff Sauer Year-by-Year Coaching Record". Retrieved on 2014-06-01.
↑ "WCHA Awards", College Hockey Historical Archive. Retrieved on 2014-06-01.
↑ "2009-10 WCHA Yearbook 113-128", WCHA. Retrieved on 2014-06-01.
WCHA.com
1989–90 WCHA Standings
1989–90 NCAA Standings
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Land claims and legislation
Rebecca Sibanda |
Rebecca Sibanda writes that there is an imperative on govt to settle old claims, with urgency
Striking a balance between processing land claims and enacting legislation that meets Constitutional muster
On 19 March 2019, the Constitutional Court (the Court) handed down judgment in Speaker of the National Assembly and Another v Land Access Movement of South Africa and Others (LAMOSA 2). The matter was an application brought by the Speaker of the National Assembly (NA) and the Chairperson of the National Council of Provinces (NCOP) for an extension of an interdict granted by the same Court in Land Access Movement of South Africa v Chairperson, National Council of Provinces (LAMOSA 1).
In LAMOSA 1, LAMOSA brought an application challenging the constitutionality of the (now repealed) Restitution of Land Rights Amendment Act (Amendment Act) on the grounds that Parliament had failed to meet its constitutional obligation to facilitate adequate public participation when promulgating the Amendment Act.
The Court granted an interdict against the processing of any land claims by the Commission on Restitution of Land Rights (Commission) that were lodged between 1 July 2014 and 28 July 2016 (interdicted claims) in terms of the Amendment Act. The Amendment Act sought to re-open the restitution process, permitting new claims to be lodged until 30 June 2019. The effect of the interdict was that none of the claims could be processed until Parliament enacted new and constitutional legislation governing the processing of any new claims.
The Court declared the Amendment Act invalid and gave Parliament 24 months from the date of declaration of invalidity within which to enact new legislation that met constitutional muster (the meaningful public participation criteria). The Court stipulated that should Parliament fail to meet the deadline, the Chief Land Claims Commissioner (Commissioner) was to apply to the Court within two months of the lapsing of the initial 24 months for the appropriate order regarding the processing of the interdicted claims.
Parliament failed to enact the legislation within the given period and launched an application (LAMOSA 2) seeking an extension of the deadline as per the LAMOSA 1 judgment. Parliament requested an extension of eight months, to 29 March 2019, stating that this would give it enough time to allow the new Amendment Act to pass through both the NCOP and NA. Parliament further argued that it had already taken steps towards the expeditious processing of the legislation. The extension would extend the interdict on the processing of any new claims lodged with the Commission. Parliament said that its failure to enact a new Amendment Act timeously was not due to its laxness but, rather, due to insufficient time allocated, considering all its other programmes.
LAMOSA opposed the application for extension and said that the responsibility for determining the fate of the interdicted claims vested with the Court once the 24-month period had lapsed. In addition, LAMOSA argued that the LAMOSA 1 ruling was final and binding and that the Constitutional Court did not have the authority to vary its own order. However, should the Court find that that it did have the power to vary its own order, such power would be discretionary and be exercised only in exceptional circumstances. LAMOSA said that Parliament had not shown that such circumstances prevailed.
The Court dismissed the application and held that it reserved the right to vary its decisions as afforded it by the Constitution. Further, the premise of the findings would be the most just and equitable compromise catering for all the parties involved. The Court found that Parliament had delayed in bringing an application for extension, despite evidence that it knew it would not meet the 24-month deadline. The failure to provide sufficient reasons for this failure to both meet the deadline and apply for the extension in time was considered by the Court. The Court agreed with LAMOSA to the extent that Parliament had failed to show that exceptional circumstances existed to justify the order it sought. Furthermore, the Court held that Parliament had failed to show that a new Amendment Act would be enacted with the required public participation process by the proposed date (29 March 2019).
The Court upheld LAMOSA's counter application and granted the alternative relief sought. The Court ordered that the Commission was interdicted from processing the interdicted claims until the old claims had been processed i.e. settled or referred to the Land Claims Court, or unless the Land Claims Court granted permission for the Commission to begin processing the interdicted claims. The Land Claims Court could also address interdicted claims to the extent that such involvement affected the processing of an old claim in the interests of justice. In addition, the Commissioner is required to file reports on a range of aspects concerning the processing of the claims, at regular intervals, to allow for the Land Claims Court to exercise a judicial oversight role over the process. Finally, the Land Claims Court was granted the authority to make whatever orders it deems necessary to allow for the expedited closure of old claims. This compromise created a means by which to regulate both the old claims, as well as the interdicted ones.
The compromise in the order made was the most just and equitable path to be taken for all parties, particularly for the dispossessed communities. It is common knowledge that the restitution process in South Africa has been arduous, and the slow pace has meant long waiting periods for claimants. The delay in the enactment of the Amendment Act serves to further hinder access to land for this demographic. The restitution of land is an emotional and important issue. It requires concerted effort, a constitutionally-irreprehensible process and the visible determination to see land and the intertwined dignity of people who were removed forcibly from the land of their forebears, restored. The compromise allows for a constitutionally-sound piece of legislation to be enacted, while allowing the restitution process to continue.
There is an imperative on the government to settle old claims, with urgency.
The Institute for Poverty Land and Agrarian Studies (PLAAS) estimates that resolving existing claims may well take more than 140 years. This statistic highlights the necessity to process and close claims, to allow for the mandate given by section 25 of the Constitution to be fully met.
By Rebecca Sibanda: Legal Assistant, Centre for Constitutional Rights, 4 April 2019
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Columbia Pacific University
Running gags
Young/Old Earth
Creation scientists
Jokes aside
Atmosphere of the Moon
Evidence against a recent creation
Mitochondrial Eve
Blooper reel
Anglo-Saxon Chronicle
Scientific creationism
The Positive Case for Design
""For the record, no university educational functions or any other institutional functions are currently taking place or are intended to take place [on the property].
—Les Carr[1]
Columbia Pacific University (CPU) was a totally unaccredited diploma mill which happily allowed creationist teachings, until California shut it down in 1997.
1 Accreditation removal
2 Creationism
3 Notable alumni
Accreditation removal[edit]
In 1995, the Council for Private Postsecondary and Vocational Education (CPPVE) found that CPU failed California academic accreditation regulations on 88 points. In particular: (ellipses in original)[1]
One master's-degree student was given credit for "a learning contract describing how he would continue taking dance lessons and watch dance demonstrations in order to improve his skills as a Country Western dancer."
A Ph.D. dissertation written in Spanish was approved by four faculty who cannot speak the language.
One dissertation "had no hypothesis, no data collection, and no statistical analysis. A member of the visiting committee characterized the work as more like a project paper at the college freshman level. The dissertation, The Complete Guide to Glass Collecting, was 61 pages long."
At least nine students who received the Ph.D. degree in 1994 had been enrolled less than 20 months, four of them less than 12.
The state's case summarizes the university's alleged violations of the Education Code by noting there is "not even a semblance of compliance with the statutes which govern such institutions. The curriculum had no substance behind its lofty description; faculty was virtually non-existent; course work was laughable […] degree requirements were routinely ignored[.]"
CPU submitted a response with 86 supposed "Errors of Fact". "Error of Fact" 27 argued the supposed lack of "evidence of competency in statistical research" was irrelevant because "many dissertations do not require statistical analysis". (Not at CPU, certainly.) In "Error of Fact" 28 and 31 argued that the Spanish Ph.D. dissertation was acceptable because the student had "provided an authenticated English translation" and had been working with a Spanish-fluent mentor in Venezuela. How this resolves the issue is uncertain.[2]
Nevertheless, CPPVE ruled to close the school. In the lawsuit, Deputy Attorney General Asher Rubin blasted CPU as "a diploma mill which has been preying on California consumers for too many years," calls CPU a "phony operation" that offers "totally worthless [degrees] … to enrich its unprincipled promoters."[1] CPU administrators appealed the decision,[2] but in 1999, the Marin County Superior Court ordered that CPU shut down and fined CPU $10,000 for its "deceptive and unfair practices".[3]
Creationism[edit]
Ronald Numbers wrote that CPU was:[4]
an unaccredited correspondence school that recruited students with the lure of a degree "in less than a year." Slusher's dissertation consisted of a manila folder containing copies of five mimeographed ICR "technical monographs" and a copy of the ICR graduate school catalog, all held together with a rubber band. The supervising professor was his creationist colleague from El Paso and the ICR, Thomas Barnes, who himself possessed only an honorary doctorate.
In other words, CPU creationist education (predictably) mirrors creationist "peer review" in creationist pseudojournals for its total lack of rigor.
Notable alumni[edit]
Jerry Bergman
Harold Slusher
Bob Marshall of Premier Research Labs[5] and Quantum Nutrition Labs[6]
Court Orders Columbia Pacific University to Cease Operating Illegally in California, Quackwatch -- includes a list of all the health-related "graduates"
See the Wikipedia article on Columbia Pacific University.
Some Questionable Creationist Credentials, Talk Origins
↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 http://web.archive.org/web/19990220210245/http://www.ptreyeslight.com/stories/dec24/chileno.html
↑ 2.0 2.1 http://web.archive.org/web/20030530214957/http://www.altcpualumni.org/chronicles/cpurespb.pdf
↑ Diploma Mills; Federal Employees Have Obtained Degrees from Diploma Mills and Other Unaccredited Schools, Some at Government Expense, Statement of Robert J. Cramer, Managing Director Office of Special Investigations, U.S. General Accounting Office, Testimony Before the Committee on Governmental Affairs, U.S. Senate, May 11, 2004
↑ Ronald Numbers, The Creationists: The Evolution of Scientific Creationism (University of California Press, Berkeley, 1991).
↑ Message from our CEO. prlabs.com, retrieved on 8 October 2018.
↑ About Dr. Bob Marshall, PhD. qnlabs.com, retrieved on 8 October 2018.
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Valentines day is defined as the day to celebrate love but no one seems to promote the most important relationship of your life; yourself. I am a big believer in loving yourself first before loving others. I fail to see how any relationship can be healthy and stand the tests of time if the two involved haven't even learnt to love who they are, first. If we have not become our own steady source of love then we use relationships to fill the void inside and hope that by others loving us, they can convince us to love ourselves too. The problem is that it doesn't work like this.
I personally see Valentines day as a superficial consumerist annual event that offers a lack of depth. I think that placing ones energy into the relationship they have with themselves is a more meaningful way to celebrate Valentines day. This year is the first one in my whole life I actually have someone to share it with. However, after sharing my thoughts on the matter he understands my views towards the day and thus, I will be spending the day on my own, celebrating myself.
Let's get one thing clear right now; perfection is a myth. There is no debate or discussion, the case is closed and the troll under the bridge has eaten the key. It's time to give yourself a break and stop ridiculing yourself on the flaws. I know this is harder done than said and if you've read my confessions on being a perfectionist post, then you'll be aware that I completely understand how difficult it is to battle perfectionism. It's difficult to just switch the light on and suddenly see the horizon; not accepting your flaws is only tying you down. Even when you know this, putting it into action and believing it is a challenge.
This is where the beauty of Valentines day comes in. Make yourself a promise that for this one day, you are not going to be hard on yourself. You have every other day to criticise yourself but on the fourteenth of february, those thoughts are not allowed to exist. If in any moment of these twenty four hours, you catch yourself channeling negative thoughts about something regarding 'not being perfect', take a deep breath. Hold it for a few seconds then exhale and release all of the thoughts on imperfections. Embrace your flaws as a gift that will lead you to your authentic, unique, very special and beautiful self.
Forgiving yourself is as important as forgiving others. Guilt is toxic as well as re-living your mistakes over and over. Deeply forgiving past faults and misjudgements in your previous relationships- including the one with yourself- will help cultivate an open heart that is ready to take on new experiences. Holding onto regrets, however, is detrimental to your own evolution. If you are keeping yourself in the same place, how can you ever be able to move forwards? You must release the urge to to replay a negative situation or event repeatedly in your mind. Don't fall victim to your past by constantly reliving your mistakes nor remind yourself of what could have, should have or would have been. The past can not be changed. It's time to move on.
Whilst you're holding onto the past, it's cutting your hands into shreds and I can assure you that there is always a gory mess to clean up. How can you hold anyone's heart when your hands are too sore to hold your own?
A positive mind is the key to a happy life. Each of us have an ongoing internal script, whether we are consciously aware of this or not. These are the constant thoughts that run through our heads about ourselves and our lives. They can be bright happy thoughts that often look through a positive perspective or the other end of the spectrum full of shadowed scoffs and often with strong victimisation. It is important to be mindful of this inner voice and guide it to chose loving messages, always, and diminish any negativity.
The truth of the matter is that whilst change and self- improvement is encouraged, some things simply require acceptance. To change these negative thoughts, become consciously aware of the moment that they start to seep in. This will take time but it's all about paying more attention to the specific internal script that is running through your head. Now create some empowering mantras that will lift you up and exterminate those harsh words you think about yourself. This could be: 'I deserve to be loved and to love myself', 'self love is my birthright' and 'I am valuable'. Most importantly, do not let anyone walk through your mind with their dirty feet for this should be a garden with blooming flowers not thorns and weeds.
The problem with society is that it often labels self-love as an act of arrogance. This needs to be addressed as it often controls people to be critical of themselves as they worry that they will be labelled as 'big-headed' or 'cocky' for loving themselves. How crazy is that? Self-love is an important act of compassion that everyone should be practicing every day and never seen as a negative. It is acceptable and encouraged that we should take time out of our lives to say good things about ourselves. You are not being arrogant just being kind to yourself.
Take time out of your day to write down all of the things that you admire about yourself. Fight the urge to point out all of your flaws- this does no good. Your self doubt muscle may be stronger than your self love muscle at the moment, but focusing on your strengths and your gifts will fuel your mission to create more appreciation and gratitude for yourself. How can anyone be kind to others if they can't even be kind to themselves?
If you believe you're not worthy of happiness, health and wellbeing then you might chose to eat junk food constantly, misuse substances, do very little exercise or stay in an abusive relationship.I am a big believer that we teach others how to treat us by how we treat ourselves. If you don't look after yourself you are making a statement to the rest of the world that you are not worthy of kindness, love or happiness. This is wrong. You are always worthy of good things and therefore you must look after yourself properly. If you don't invest in yourself, then nobody else will. Worse, you leave the ones that love you feeling responsible as they to try and mend your broken pieces. Being selective about what food you chose to nourish the body with, is one of the most important acts of self love and paired with a great exercise regimen you'll be glowing in no time.
There is always something to be grateful for. Showing gratitude is a form of self-love because you are trying to see the positives in your life. It's similar to having a friend but the friend is in fact you! When you're kicked down to the ground, you'll be there picking yourself up and pointing out the silver lining. Then when the sun is shining, you'll also be there dancing in the warmth and feeling each sweet blessing.
It's so simple, yet many of us forget to buy presents for ourselves every once in a while but it's important to gift ourselves just as much as our loved ones. Why? because on the list of your loved ones, you should be on it also. Make sure to indulge in the things that create excitement and passion in your life for these are what fuel you to consistently function at your best. Moreover, they will always flood you with good energy. Try it and then notice the incredible aftermath. Whether it's a trip to the spa at the the end of a month or getting lost in a good book, be sure to set valuable time aside for just yourself.


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Range announces asset sales that will total $634 million
Range Resources Corporation (Range) announced that it has agreed to sell a 2% proportionately reduced overriding royalty interest in 350,000 net surface acres in southwest Appalachia for gross proceeds totaling $600 million. The two separate transactions are effective as of 1 March 2019 and apply to existing and future Marcellus, Utica and Upper Devonian development on the subject leases, while excluding shallower and deeper horizons. The properties produced approximately 1.9 billion cu ft net per day in Q1 2019 and annualized cash flow associated with these overriding royalty sales is expected to approximate $48 million, based on first half 2019 pricing.
Range also completed the sale of certain non-producing acreage in Pennsylvania for gross proceeds of $34 million that closed in June 2019. The properties sold included approximately 20,000 acres in northwest Armstrong County. Sale processes to monetize additional non-core assets remain underway.
The royalty interest transactions are scheduled to close during July 2019 with proceeds utilized to repay amounts outstanding under the company's revolving credit facility. The combined gross proceeds of $634 million will reduce total debt by approximately 17%. Annual interest expense is expected to decline by approximately $30 million and offset a significant amount of the cash flow reduction associated with the royalty sales.
"Following the expected closing of these transactions, Range will have executed a $1 billion reduction in absolute debt over the past 12 months as the company strengthens the business through organic free cash flow generation and asset sales," Jeff Ventura, CEO and President of Range Resources, said. "These asset sales once again highlight the significant intrinsic value of our assets. Over the past year, Range will have generated asset sale proceeds that equate to approximately 75% of our current market cap through the divestment of assets with a net impact to annual cash flow of less than 4%. Harvesting value from our asset base through these divestitures coupled with capital efficient operations positions Range for future success through commodity price cycles."
J.P. Morgan Securities LLC acted as the financial advisor to Range on the overriding royalty sales. Vinson & Elkins LLP acted as legal advisor.
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Recruiting on the Plain: Recapping the 2016 Class on Defense
It's time we take a look at the current commits for Texas Tech's 2016 recruiting class.
We took a look at the 2016 recruiting class on offense previously. Up today is the defense.
Defensive Tackles:
DT Mychealon Thomas (6-2/324):
DT Ivory Jackson (6-4/275):
DT Nick McCann (6-2/290):
DT Joe Wallace (6-1/315):
I want to talk about the positions in groups as well because it seems to make more sense to me. Especially because the players commit here and there and it's tough for me to look at things globally and know who or what I'm getting.
For the first time that I can remember, we're talking about four defensive tackles. And not tackle projects, but legitimate defensive tackles. Not the kind that you say to yourself, well, they'll be really good when they can add about 20 pounds and they'll be ready to go It's strange to say that maybe the biggest project, at least in terms of getting up to weight, might be Ivory Jackson who weighs a svelte 275. Given his 6'4″ frame, it's understandable to see how or why it he's at 275. He's just tall.
Nevertheless, it's pretty amazing to see how Texas Tech has four projects that are at least already in the right weight class.
With Mych Thomas, you hope that he's a guy that can contribute from day 1. It's a bit of a bummer he can't join in early, but I'm not complaining. It wouldn't surprise me to see one of the other three players not redshirt this fall, that seems about right, but I'd prefer that all three freshmen spend time redshirting this next year. If I had to pick one that could play, I'd probably go with McCann, only because he seems like he's the most put together of the three of them. Wallace is a big kid and he was incredibly productive at his size, but I wonder how that will play into the fast-tempo offenses in the Big 12. He'll have to keep pace and that might not be easy for him. I also wonder if Jackson could morph into a strongside defensive end at some point. That would be pretty cool.
Defensive Ends:
DE Houston Miller (6-4/227):
DE Noah Jones (6-5/255):
DE Austin Deshay (6-4/230):
DE Clarence Henderson (6-1/234):
Pretty excited about this group as well, namely because Jones seems like a natural strong side defensive end just waiting to happen. We always tend to joke a bit about how Texas Tech is recruiting this safety, and if he can just get in the weight room, he'll make a perfect noseguard. It's all about the jokes, but in looking at this group and the defensive tackles, it's not so much a stretch to see that if they add 15 pounds or so, they'll be legitimate defensive ends.
Miller is supposed to be that rush end and I think that so much of what Miller eventually becomes is largely dependent on how much weight he gains and his burst off the edge when he does gain that weight and strength. I need to see it against Division I competition to get an idea.
The only knock on Jones is that he's from Oklahoma and there's always this perception that Oklahoma high school football is a bit of a step down. I guess that's partly true only because of the population in Texas, but it's not that big of a step down. Generally speaking, I think Jones is a fantastic prospect.
I remember when Deshay committed, there were some of you that were a bit down on him, and personally, I couldn't figure out why. He's got the requisite height, and much like Miller, how he fills out his frame will largely determine where he plays moving forward. Personally, I think that Miller and Deshay are projects from the standpoint that they need to redshirt to figure out where they are and where they eventually want to play.
Henderson is probably the most intriguing of the defensive end group. The only real video that we have of Henderson is him blocking his ass off as a left tackle for Skyline. It's actually a really fun watch to see the things that he does on the football field. Athletically, he's truly gifted.
One last thing to consider. Who was the last defensive end that Texas Tech recruited out of high school that weighed more than 250 pounds? Seems like it's been a while.
Linebackers:
LB Brayden Stringer (6-3/200):
LB Johnathan Picone (6-2/212):
LB Jordyn Brooks (6-1/232):
LB Kevin Moore (6-0/188):
So now, we get into some of the more projectable type of players. I think that this is pretty normal and for the most part, guys like Dakota Allen and D'Vonta Hinton really aren't all that common for teams like Texas Tech, i.e. they're pretty much already at Big 12 weight when then step onto campus. The lone guy that is like that is Brooks, who already weighs in at 230 and from what I can tell, Texas Tech preferred him over other linebackers in the Houston area.
There's nothing wrong with projects and I think that Stringer, Picone and Moore all qualify as projects to an extent. I think that Picone is the most ready of those three, then Stringer and then Moore. Admittedly, I love what Moore brings from a defensive intensity standpoint and how he plays the game, but playing linebacker at 190 is going to be tough. At the very least, Picone has about 20 pounds on Moore, but Moore's got some serious pursuit to the ball and he'll hit the heck out of you.
Secondary:
CB Neiman Armstrong (6-1/180):
CB Demarcus Fields (6-1/180):
CB Desmon Smith (6-2/191):
We've somewhat talked about how Texas Tech targeted taller cornerbacks and all three of these guys fit that mold. They're all rangy and Fields and Armstrong appear to be very similar in terms of what they can do athletically. I think that Fields might be slightly the better athlete, but they are comparable. Smith might eventually turn into a safety prospect, but he can play corner. He's a good athlete and this really sorta reminds me a lot like Justis Nelson, but with these guys, their bodies are already ahead of where Nelson is right now. They's just physically more mature, which means that they should be able to support the run a bit more.
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Configure and send email using Mail (https://github.com/mikel/mail) over Net:SMTP.

## Usage

### A basic example

```ruby
require 'mailthis'

GMAIL = Mailthis.mailer do
  smtp_helo   "example.com"
  smtp_server "smtp.gmail.com"
  smtp_port   587
  smtp_user   "test@example.com"
  smtp_pw     'secret'
end

GMAIL.deliver do
  subject 'a message for you'
  to      'you@example.com'
  body    'here is a message for you'
end
```

### A more complex example

```ruby
require 'mailthis'

GMAIL = Mailthis.mailer do
  smtp_helo   "example.com"
  smtp_server "smtp.gmail.com"
  smtp_port   587
  smtp_user   "test@example.com"
  smtp_pw     'secret'

  smtp_auth "plain"                     # (optional) default: "login"
  from      "me@example.com"            # (optional) default: `smtp_user` (if valid)
  logger    Logger.new("log/email.log") # (optional) default: no logger, no logging
end

msg = Mailthis::Message.new
msg.from     = 'bob@example.com',       # (optional) default: mailer #from
msg.reply_to = 'bob@me.com',            # (optional) default: self #from
msg.to       = "you@example.com",
msg.cc       = "Another <another@example.com>",
msg.bcc      = ["one@example.com", "Two <two@example.com>"],
msg.subject  = "a message",
msg.body     = "a message body"

GMAIL.deliver(msg)
```

### Disable sending mail

You can disable actually sending mail (in tests, non-production envs, etc) by setting the `MAILTHIS_DISABLE_SEND` environment variable.  For example:

```ruby
if !production?
  # disable actually delivering emails when not in production
  ENV['MAILTHIS_DISABLE_SEND'] = 'y'
end
```

Set the env var to *any not-nil* value and mailthis will not send any mail.  It will do everything else, however, including logging the mail it would have sent and "delivering" the message in test mode (see below).

### Test Mode

When testing it is often nice to be able to check and see if your code delivered email or not.  Mailthis has a test mode where the mailer tracks
the messages it delivers.  Enable this with the env var `MAILTHIS_TEST_MODE`
in your tests.

```ruby
# in your test helper or whatever
ENV['MAILTHIS_TEST_MODE'] = 'y'

# in your tests or whatever
should "email a notification" do
  assert_not_empty my_mailer.delivered_messages

  msg = my_mailer.delivered_messages.last
  exp_notification = Notification.new
  assert_equal [exp_notification.to],    msg.to
  assert_equal exp_notification.subject, msg.subject
  assert_equal exp_notification.body,    msg.body.to_s
  # or whatever your test logic may be, this is just an example
end
```

Set the env var to *any not-nil* value to enable this mode.

## Installation

Add this line to your application's Gemfile:

    gem 'mailthis'

And then execute:

    $ bundle

Or install it yourself as:

    $ gem install mailthis

## Contributing

1. Fork it
2. Create your feature branch (`git checkout -b my-new-feature`)
3. Commit your changes (`git commit -am 'Added some feature'`)
4. Push to the branch (`git push origin my-new-feature`)
5. Create new Pull Request

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La Federación Internacional de Mujeres de Carreras Jurídicas (en francés, Fédération internationale des femmes des carrières juridiques) es una organización no gubernamental internacional de mujeres juristas fundada en París, Francia, en 1929 con el objetivo de defender y promocionar los derechos de mujeres y niñas del mundo.

La FIFCJ se inspira en los principios inscritos en la Carta de las Naciones Unidas, consagrados en la Declaración Universal de los Derechos Humanos y reafirmados en la Convención sobre la Eliminación de Todas las Formas de Discriminación contra la Mujer.

La FIFCJ posee estatuto consultivo especial ante al Consejo Económico y Social de las Naciones Unidas desde 1961, y está representada ante otras organizaciones internacionales, como la Organización de las Naciones Unidas para la Educación, la Ciencia y la Cultura, la Organización de las Naciones Unidas para la Alimentación y la Agricultura, la Organización Internacional del Trabajo, el Fondo de las Naciones Unidas para la Infancia y el Lobby Europeo de Mujeres.

Actualmente, la sede principal de la organización está localizada en Maputo, Mozambique, lugar de residencia de la actual presidenta.

Historia
La Federación Internacional de Mujeres en Carreras Jurídicas nació en 1929, de la voluntad común de cinco abogadas: dos francesas, Agathe Dyvrande-Thévenin y Marcelle Kraemer-Bach, la española Clara Campoamor, la estoniana Vera Poska-Grüntal y la alemana Margarete Berent.

La primera reunión tuvo lugar en París, en el Museo Social, el 3 de noviembre de 1929. Desde sus orígenes, el objetivo de la Federación fue el de mejorar la situación de las mujeres, la infancia y la familia. Agathe Dyvrande-Thévenin fue la primera presidenta de la organización y se mantuvo en el cargo hasta 1953.

Durante el IV Congreso de la FIFCJ, celebrado en París del 17 al 22 de julio de 1961, bajo la presidencia de Giovanna Pratilii, abogada del Colegio de Abogados de Venecia, se anunció que la organización había obtenido el estatuto consultivo especial ante al Consejo Económico y Social de las Naciones Unidas.

Presente en la Conferencia Mundial sobre la Mujer de Beijing, en 1994, y en varios eventos históricos, como la firma de la Convención sobre la Eliminación de todas formas de Discriminación contra la Mujer (CEDAW), la FIFCJ ha tomado postura y formulado su opinión consultiva ante distintas organizaciones internacionales sobre temas relacionados con los derechos humanos de las mujeres y niñas del mundo.

Objetivos
Según el artículo 2° de su Estatuto, la FIFCJ tiene por objeto:

 Establecer relaciones entre mujeres de todos los países que ejerzan o hayan ejercido carreras jurídicas, posean un título de Derecho o cualquier equivalente en su país.
 Unir esfuerzos con el fin de que todas las carreras sean accesibles a las mujeres sin ninguna discriminación.
 Reunir información sobre la condición jurídica, económica y social de las mujeres del mundo.
 Favorecer los lazos de amistad y solidaridad entre sus miembros, a la vez que con otras asociaciones internacionales.
 Promover el estudio del Derecho específicamente en lo que concierne al estatus de las mujeres.
 Promover el respeto y la defensa del medio ambiente.
 Trabajar en la promoción y defensa de los derechos humanos.
 En resumen, contribuir a difundir la idea de paz en el mundo, base indispensable para obtener un progreso equitativo y consciente de la humanidad.

Organización
De acuerdo con su Estatuto, la FIFCJ está compuesta por tres tipos de miembros: miembros activas, miembros asociadas y miembros de honor. En calidad de miembros activas, pueden adherirse tanto asociaciones nacionales como miembros individuales. Actualmente, la FIFCJ cuenta con las siguientes membresías activas:

La FIFCJ está compuesta por cuatro órganos: la Asamblea General, el Consejo, el Bureau y la Comisión de control de finanzas, cuyas atribuciones están definidas en el Estatuto de la organización.

Las siguientes autoridades son electas cada tres años: presidenta, secretaria general, secretaria general adjunta, tesorera, tesorera adjunta, miembros del Consejo, miembros del Bureau, miembros de la Comisión de control de finanzas, presidenta y secretarias de la Asamblea General y presidentas de las comisiones de trabajo permanentes.

Encuentros

Regularmente, la FIFCJ organiza encuentros a propósito de temas relacionados con los derechos de mujeres y niñas. Los más recientes han sido:

 XXIII Congreso de Lisboa (2018): La cumbre de los derechos humanos de las mujeres, organizado por la Associação Portuguesa de Mulheres Juristas en la Facultad de Derecho de la Universidad de Lisboa en Lisboa, Portugal, del 17 al 23 de noviembre de 2018.
 Consejo Ampliado de Maputo (2017): Empoderamiento de las mujeres en el lugar de trabajo y en el medio rural, organizado por la Associação das Mulheres Moçambicanas de Carreira Jurídica en la Procuraduría General de la República en Maputo, Mozambique, del 7 al 9 de noviembre de 2017.
 Consejo Ampliado de Buenos Aires (2016): El cuerpo de las mujeres y los derechos fundamentales: nuevos desafíos, organizado por la Asociación Argentina de Mujeres de Carreras Jurídicas en el Colegio Público de Abogados de Capital Federal en Buenos Aires, Argentina, del 14 al 17 de noviembre de 2016.
 XXII Congreso de Barcelona (2015): El cuerpo de las mujeres y los derechos fundamentales, organizado por Dones Juristes en el Museo Marítimo de Barcelona, España, del 14 al 16 de octubre de 2015.
 Consejo Ampliado de París (2014): Mujer y ciudadanía, organizado por la Association Française des Femmes des Carrières Juridiques en la Maison du Barreau en París, Francia, del 12 al 14 de noviembre de 2014.
 Consejo Ampliado de Roma (2013): Empoderamiento de la mujer. La toma de decisiones y la participación de las mujeres en la resolución de crisis, organizado por la Associazione Giuriste Italiane en la Universidad Link Campus en Roma, Italia, del 15 al 18 de octubre de 2013.
 XXI Congreso de Dakar (2012): La paz: garantía de los derechos humanos, organizado por la Association des Juristes Sénégalaises en Dakar, Senegal, del 12 al 16 de noviembre de 2012.
 Consejo Ampliado de Brasilia (2011): Derechos humanos de las mujeres: hambre de justicia, organizado por la Associação Brasileira das Mulheres de Carreira Jurídica en Brasilia, Brasil, del 19 al 23 de septiembre de 2011.
 Consejo Ampliado de Buenos Aires (2010): Mujeres migrantes, organizado por la Asociación Argentina de Mujeres de Carreras Jurídicas en la Facultad de Derecho de la Universidad de Buenos Aires en Buenos Aires, Argentina, del 8 al 12 de noviembre de 2010.
 XX Congreso de París (2009): Derecho a la paz, organizado por la Association Française des Femmes des Carrières Juridiques en París, Francia, del 23 al 25 de septiembre de 2009.
 Consejo Ampliado de Maputo (2008): Mujeres, paz y desarrollo, organizado por la Associação das Mulheres Moçambicanas de Carreira Jurídica en Maputo, Mozambique, del 3 al 5 de septiembre de 2008.
 Consejo Ampliado de Lisboa (2007): Guerra, mujeres y derecho, organizado por la Associação Portuguesa de Mulheres Juristas en Lisboa, Portugal, del 2 al 4 de octubre de 2007.

Declaraciones

Cada encuentro de la FIFCJ concluye con el acuerdo y divulgación de una declaración oficial con la que la organización fija su postura frente a los tema tratados en dicho evento. Esta declaraciones constituyen la jurisprudencia de la organización. Las declaraciones más recientes son:

 Declaración de Lisboa (2018)
 Declaración de Maputo (2017)
 Declaración de Buenos Aires (2016)
 Declaración de Barcelona (2015)
 Declaración de París (2014)
 Declaración de Roma (2013)
 Declaración de Dakar (2012)
 Declaración de Brasilia (2011)
 Declaración de Buenos Aires (2010)
 Declaración de París (2009)
 Declaración de Maputo (2008)
 Declaración de Lisboa (2007)

Referencias

Bibliografía

Enlaces externos

 Sitio web oficial.

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August 8, 2022 – NEWS – Tickets for Writers in the Field 2022 now on sale.
You'll never write about wearing armor the same way once you've actually worn armor at Writers in the Field.
Tickets for Writers in the Field are now available. This year's event will be October 8 & 9 in the Dallas area.
Check back for a proper post on the main page soon. For now, here's what you need to know. It's writers. In the field. Learning how to actually do all the cool stuff we write about. My coverage of the 2019 event gives you a pretty good idea of what you're in for.
August 1, 2022 – NEWS – My Schedule for ArmadilloCon
I have my official participant schedule for ArmadilloCon 2022. All events Saturday, August 6 (I'm going to have a very busy Saturday!). I hope to see some of you there (anyone? anyone!).
10 a.m. – kaffeeklatch with Jon Black
2 p.m. – Cross-Genre Capers (panelist)
3 p.m. – Signing Session
5 p.m. – It was the Best of Times, It was the Worst of Times: Fantasy Movies of the 1980s (panelist)
6 p.m. – The Use of Cultural Myths in SFF (panelist)
7 p.m. – Religion & Nationalism in SFF (panelist)
As with previous Con appearances, my goal is to turn each of the panels into a blog post – so check my main page soon!
Thanks to ArmadilloCon for the awesome promo!
July 26, 2022 – NEWS – Working with Writers in the Field
After several years off due to the pandemic, Writers in the Field (WitF), a distinctive outdoor "hands-on" event for writers is back for 2022. I'm excited to again be working with the events' organizers, WORD (Writers' Organizations 'Round Dallas), as a Central Texas Promoter for the event and headhunter for potential subject-matter experts to present at WitF.
(WitF) is a two-day event dedicated to giving us the hands-on, personal experience authors need to bring these things we often have no personal experience experience with vividly and credibly to life on the printed page. This includes presentations on distinct niches of the modern world, the lifestyle of cops, convicts, hackers, or aviators. Then there are experiences hard to be had under circumstances in 2022: black powder weapons, Renaissance etiquette, or gathering food from nature.
To get a general feel for the event, feel free to check out my coverage of WitF 2019.
Writers in the Field 2022 will be October 8-9.
For more information, check them out on FB, Instagram, and Twitter.
July 20, 2022 – NEWS – Paradoxes & Possibilities TTRPG at ArmadilloCon 2022
If a fun, fast-paced, and flexible time travel TTRPG is in your wheelhouse, I will be bringing copies of the new Paradoxes & Possibilities system with me to my signing session at ArmadilloCon.
While I did not work on the P&P system or rulebook, I authored a mini-campaign, Ghost Stories, for the system, on the stretch goals of its highly successful Kickstarter. Ghost Stories takes time travelers to 1816 Lake Geneva, into the eccentric and inspired literary company of Lord Byron, Mary Shelley, Percy Shelley, John Polidori, and Claire Clairmont. PCs must stop a rouge time traveler of nefarious intent who has inserted himself into the famous ghost story competition which spawned both Frankenstein and the modern vampire, determined to knock the entire horror genre off its foundations from the very beginning.
Read more about Paradoxes & Possibilities.
Copies of P&P will be available for $15 and I will, of course, be happy to answer questions about the game.
July 5, 2022 – NEWS – Jon Black's Books now at Recycled Books & Records
This might not be the kind of thing I'd normally do a news item for but, when it's my hometown indie bookstore, how can I resist?
From early adolescence through the end of undergrad, Recycled Books & Records (Denton, TX, USA) is where I went to find the erudite, the unusual, or the outré in fiction or non-fiction. The are now carrying Bel Nemeton, Caledfwlch, and Gabriel's Trumpet, I can't tell you how happy it makes me to have my titles included among their offerings (and 15 year-old me would have been over the friggin' moon).
April 5, 2022 – NEWS – Jon Black at ArmadilloCon 2022
I am pleased to announce I will again be a guest at ArmadilloCon. Now in its 44th year, Austin's ArmadilloCon is a literary SFF convention drawing talent from Texas, the southwest, and beyond. This will be my third appearance at the convention and I'm very excited to be back.
Stay tune for updates regarding my panels, signing sessions, readings, etc.
March 29, 2022 – NEWS – The Cadavre Exquis Project is live
The "Exquisite Corpse" revival, a collaborative writing exercise I participated with authors Renee Cronley, Sharmon Gazaway, Polly Alice McCann, and A.A. Rubin is now live on A.A. Rubin's website.
This classic Surrealist exercise of Exquisite Corpse/Cadavre Exquis involves the collaborative creation of a work of writing or visual art with each participant having only minimal awareness of what other participants have contributed.
Avant-Garde art (including not only Surrealism by also Dada, Cubism, Fauvism, and several other artistic movements) is a longstanding enthusiasm of mine. My contribution is a tongue in cheek nod to the very first, and eponymous, Exquisite Corpse exercise, which generated the phrase "The exquisite corpse shall drink the wine."
Check out my interview with A.A. Rubin, who created and spearheaded the project.
March 15, 2022 – NEWS – The Return of SxSW Music
Gravedancer, weaver of rural-gothic tales.
After two years off due to the pandemic, the South by Southwest music festival is back, and I'm living the nocturnal lifestyle this week and spending my nights out on the streets and in the club, joining nearly 1,000 bands in 60 venues around downtown for seven nights of music. Among the things I'm especially excited about this year are British punk revivalists Yard Act, old school country storyteller Gravedancer, performance artist Medusa, and puppet emo band Fragile Rock.
While I have no specific plans to engage in musical journalism/reviews at the year's festival (after two years off, I really wanted to give myself the freedom to just enjoy music for music's sake) we'll see what happens. It will also be interesting to see if and how this year's shows manifest in my fiction at some later date.
February 3, 2022 – NEWS – Jon Black to Participate in the Cadavre Exquis ("Exquisite Corpse") project
Jon Black has been selected to participate in the upcoming Cadavre Exquis project of author A.A. Rubin. This classic Surrealist exercise involves the collaborative creation of a work of writing or visual art with each participant having only minimal awareness of what other participants have contributed.
Avant-Garde art (including not only Surrealism by also Dada, Cubism, Fauvism, and several other artistic movements) is a longstanding enthusiasm of Jon's. To see that passion channeled into his writing, check out "The Green Muse," a tale of Mythos, murder, and mayhem among the Cubist set of 1910s Montmartre.
January 21, 2022 – AWARD – "Pioneer House" Wins Critters Annual Readers Poll
I'm very excited to announce that "Pioneer House," my loose love letter to H.P. Lovecraft's "Strange House High in the Mist" set in the 1980s Texas Hill Country has been named Best Sci-Fi & Fantasy Short Story of 2021 in the Critters Annual Readers Poll.
Thank you to all the readers who turned out show their love and, of course, to 18th Wall productions for their enthusiastic support and promo work.
I invite you to read my discussion of "Pioneer House."
May 18, 2021 – INTERVIEW – The Sci-Fi & Fantasy Reviewer
No, authors shouldn't play favorites, but I'd be lying if I said it wasn't always special pleasure to be reviewed by Adam, better known as The Sci-Fi & Fantasy Reviewer. This time, I've been upgraded from review to interview, as Adam picks my brain about everything from my bio to my writing process to the Bel Nemeton series and what I've got cooking for the future.
" …one of the most talented and impressive authors I've had the privilege to come to know through the years of running this book review blog."
Check out the Sci-Fi and Fantasy Reviewer's takes on Bel Nemeton, Caledfwlch, Gabriel's Trumpet, "A Scandal in Hollywood," "Totmann's Curve," and "The Green Muse."
April 7, 2021 – REVIEW – Caledfwlch on The Sci-Fi & Fantasy Reviewer
Who wouldn't love a review that begins with reviewer including the author in a list of accomplished authors cited as "would pick up and read automatically"?" I always appreciate Adam's insightful takes, looking beyond the who, what, where of a story to get to the how and why. I appreciate his attention to Caledfwlch's prologue as setting the tone for the rest of the novel, how much I busted my ass to develop a summary of the first book that felt fresh and organic, and my passion for bringing the world of the 6th century to life (with a few little additions, like magic, of course).
Caledfwlch is an absolute triumph for Jon Black and 18thWall Productions – an intelligent, lighting-fast and immensely entertaining globetrotting thriller, one that skilfully blends together a fast-paced modern-day treasure hunt with a brilliant Arthurian adventure…
…managing to educate as much as it entertains. That's something I've also never come across before in any genre…
Check out the Sci-Fi and Fantasy Reviewer's takes on Bel Nemeton, Gabriel's Trumpet, "A Scandal in Hollywood," "Totmann's Curve," and "The Green Muse."
February 21, 2021 – NEWS – Paradoxes & Possibilities Hits $4K Stretch Goal, Time for Me to Get to Work
The Paradoxes & Possibilities Kickstarter campaign has hit the $4,000 mark unlocking a new stretch goal: a campaign written by me. Stay tune for details, but I'm thinking about taking characters of campy romp back to Lake Geneva, 1816.
February 12, 2021 – NEWS – Paradoxes & Possibilities Meets Kickstarter Goal in Two Hours
Time travel TTRPG Paradoxes & Possibilities has met its Kickstarter funding goals in less than two hours. Given the strength of the concept and the reputations of creators Sophie Iles and James Bojaciuk in the community, I'm not really surprised – but I am very happy for them. Keep your eyes on the Kickstarter as it goes forward because, at $4K, backers get a P&P adventure written by yours truly!
February 9, 2021 – NEWS – I'm Promoting New TTRPG Paradoxes & Possibilities
Whatever metaphorical weight I have, I'm throwing it behind Paradoxes & Possibilities, the new Time Travel RPG from Sophie Iles and James Bojaciuk. Not only are co-creators friends and colleagues, I am in love with the concept and the system they've designed. Here's why I'm so in love with P&P.
In addition to doing what I can to boost the signal on their upcoming Kickstarter Campaign, I've put my TTRPG cred to use by signing on as one of their stretch goals. For those of you who are fans of my work with Steve Jackson Games and elsewhere, just $4K worth of funding unlocks an original P&P adventure from Jon Black.
January 25, 2021 – REVIEW/INTERVIEW – Caledfwlch on Art's Reviews Podcast
It's always a pleasure to sit down (virtually speaking, Art's in the Chicago area) with Art Sippo. Somehow, we have a habit of talking about almost everything except my work but, eventually, we did get down to discussing Caledfwlch and everything else I've got going on. I always appreciate Art's talent for finding deep-dives into material that most reviewers miss!
There is a bit of history, mythology, sword lore, and plenty of action. If anything this book is more fun than Volume 1 (Bel Nemeton)which was a blast.
Check out our previous conversation about Bel Nemeton.
October 1, 2020 – NEWS – Q&A Series with War of the Worlds Content Creators
With 18th Wall gearing up for publication of Total War, an anthology of stories set against the backdrop of H.G. Wells' War of the Worlds (including my novella-length feature "The Clash at Crush," the story of a Wild West caper rudely interrupted by the appearance of Martian tripods), I'm launching a series of interviews with creators of content utilizing Wells' classic tale. Already confirmed are authors C.A. Powell and H.E. Wilburson as well as musical comedian (comedic musician?) Edy Hurst.
Depending on time frame and interest (mine and readers'), Q&A's with additional creators may appear.
September 29, 2020 – REVIEW – Gabriel's Trumpet on Dark Mysteries podcast
Reviewer Madeleine D' Este does an excellent review of Gabriel's Trumpet, my jazz-infused supernatural mystery set in the 1920s against the backdrop of the rivalry between the era's two great paranormal research organizations.
Together, the reviewer and soundtrack transform the review into a pleasing chill-wave work of art in its own right.
July 2, 2020 – NEWS – Zoom Readings of Gabriel's Trumpet Conclude. Also, I get a cool new tagline.
Well, it only took ten weekly installments but we got through Gabriel's Trumpet. Thanks to all the friends, readers, and strangers who turned out. Special thanks to Leonard Balsera for collaborating with me on this journey and lending his dynamism and vocal talent to Gabriel's Trumpet's colorful cast of characters.
For me, the highlight of this who process was Leonard describing my writing style as "historical fan service." I plan on including that phrase on everything from now on.
May 10, 2020 – NEWS/EVENT – Zoom Reading of "Rock 'n' Roll Eats its Children"
Saturday night Zoom readings of my titles in Sotiera Press's Horror USA series will conclude on the 16th with a reading of "Rock 'n' Roll Eats Its Children." A deep, and occasionally tongue-in-cheek, dive into my own experiences as a music journalist, it is the story of an LA-based music journalist who digs a little too deeply into the dark side of California's music history in pursuit of his big break. Check my social media for links and details.
Since there's no sign of this thing ending (the pandemic, not my Zoom readings), I'm considering considering continuing the Saturday night series with readings of other short stories (requests and suggestions for material are welcome).
May 3, 2020 – NEWS/EVENT – Zoom Reading of "Rapture of the Birdman"
After the success of last night's reading of "Darker than Black" have requests to continue the readings from my titles in the Horror USA series. This Saturday, I will be reading "Rapture of the Birdman," my Twin Peaks meets How Stella Got Her Groove Back (but probably more murdery than the former and definitely more murdery than later) tale explore the weird side of Washington State's folklore and legends (including the fate of parachuting hijacker D.B. Cooper).
Check my social media for links and details.
May 1, 2020 – NEWS/EVENT – Zoom Reading of "Darker than Black"
Apparently we're all still bored, not only have my Zoom readings of Gabriel's Trumpet been enormously popular, I've received requests for more readings. This is admittedly last minute, but tomorrow night I will doing a reading of "Darker than Black," my Mythos-flavored tale of desolation and desperation in the oil fields Depression Era West Texas. As a note, this time I will be flying solo, with out the talent and enthusiasm that Leonard Balsera is bringing to the Gabriel's Trumpet readings.
April 24, 2020 – NEWS/EVENT – Zoom Reading of Gabriel's Trumpet
So, it's a pandemic and we're all inside, bored, and looking for something to do. Doing my part, I am pleased to announce I'll be doing public readings of my 1920s supernatural mystery Gabriel's Trumpet via Zoom. I am even more pleased to announce I will not be alone, I will be joined (virtually speaking, of course) in reading by game designer and general personality Leonard Balsera.
Readings will begin on April 30 and continue each Thursday at 7:00 p.m. central for … as long as it takes us to get through this beast. Check my social media for links and additional details.
February 12, 2020 – REVIEW – Gabriel's Trumpet on Kara Dennison's blog
Author Kara Dennison provides Gabriel's Trumpet the kind of review that only another offer could give. Looking beyond narrative into structure, Kara's review is full of insights that might escape a reader who has never at down at the keyboard to bang out a story: the decisions we make about plotting, pacing, and character; choices about to show, what to hint, and what to leave out.
Gabriel's Trumpet benefits from the reader being in the same seat of curiosity as its protagonist, Dr. Marcus Roads.
… you can't follow [Gabriel] Gibbs without becoming a part of his story.
January 12, 2020 – INTERVIEW – Write Through the Roof podcast
This delightful interview with Madeleine D'Este hits all the essential notes for getting a feel for a writer and their work, but also detours into into some fun and quirky yet relevant territory: those embarrassing plotter-vs-pantser conversations, whether particular authors naturally gravitate toward certain word-count in storytelling, the importance of bringing all five senses into storytelling, and my doubts about whether I could write without my 24-hour coffeehouse. I also appreciated the opportunity to talk about my work with tabletop roleplaying and how writing for TTRPGs influences my fiction, topics that I only rarely have the opportunity to explore in interviews.
December 20, 2019 – INTERVIEW – With Ginger Nuts of Horror
Okay, that was much quicker than I expected. It was fabulous to have the opportunity to "sit down" with an outlet like Ginger Nuts of Horror. While every author enjoys talking about themselves and their work, what really made this interview special was GNOH's probing questions on my thoughts on horror as a genre and an art form.
Also, check out GNOH's giveaway of three signed copies of Gabriel's Trumpet!
December 19, 2019 – NEWS – Partnering with Ginger Nuts of Horror on Gabriel's Trumpet Promotion
I am not merely excited but thrilled to have joined forces with horror site Ginger Nuts of Horror in a promotion for my new supernatural mystery, Gabriel's Trumpet. Three readers will have the opportunity to win a signed copy of the novel. You can find details, along with excerpts from Gabriel's Trumpet, here.
Keep an eye out for my interview with GNOH coming soon!
November 25, 2019 – REVIEW/INTERVIEW – Gabriel's Trumpet on Art's Reviews podcast
It's a delightful return to Art's Reviews as Art Sippo and I engage in a sometimes rambling but always interesting conversation about Gabriel's Trumpet and a multitude of other topics (most of which relate to Gabriel's Trumpet).
This is one of the best novels I have read this year.
I was engrossed with this story from the very beginning and marveled at the amount of research and storycraft that went into it.
November 5, 2019 – REVIEW – Gabriel's Trumpet on the Sci-Fi and Fantasy Reviewer
The joy of the Sci-Fi and Fantasy reviewer is that Adam doesn't reviews so much as analysis. I always appreciate his thoughtful, and thought provoking, takes and his review of Gabriel's Trumpet is no exception. He giving special note to the emphasis on power of place and ever-present musical elements in the story. While sometimes explicit and other times explicit, the social, economic, and racial realities of America in the 1920s are a constant presence in Gabriel's Trumpet and I appreciate the reviewer's attention to that aspect of the story.
…the first thing that struck me upon opening up Gabriel's Trumpet is Mr Black's inherent ability to create an atmosphere contemporary to the period he's writing about; you instantly feel like you're in 1920's New York…
Black has a real knack for writing and portraying music, giving it a presence and solidity that I don't know I've come across before in any fiction I've read…
Check out the Sci-Fi and Fantasy Reviewer's takes on Bel Nemeton, Caledfwlch, "A Scandal in Hollywood," "Totmann's Curve," and "The Green Muse."
October 31, 2019 – NEWS – BoucherCon
What better place to spend Halloween than BoucherCon? The global convention of mystery, detective, and crime fiction is in downtown Dallas this year, so I made the drive north to see what it's all about. While not the core of what I do, some of my writing definitely touches on BoucherCon's specialities. My recently released novel, Gabriel's Trumpet, is a 1920s supernatural mystery and my short story "A Scandal in Hollywood" sees actor Basil Rathbone step into the shoes of his most famous role, Sherlock Holmes, as he tries to unravel a mystery and stop an existential threat to booming 1940s Tinsel Town.
I'm looking forward to panels on writing historical mystery and detective fiction, PIs, plot twists, and writing villains your readers will love to hate, poison, and many other lovey bits of mayhem.
I have only one complaint, Dallas has many neighborhoods that are historic, beautiful, or trendy. Unfortunately, downtown is none of them (at least the breakfast buffet is good).
September 23, 2019 – NEWS – Promoting Writers in the Field
This fall I've been doing Central Texas promotion for a unique outdoor event in the Dallas area. Writers in the Field. As writers, our craft constantly takes us to parts of the human experience we, personally, know little about. Writers in the Field (WitF) is a two-day event dedicated to giving us the hands-on, personal experience we need to bring these things vividly and credibly to life on the printed page.
Check out my Q&A with WitF co-organizer Arianne "Tex" Thompson.
April 29, 2019 – REVIEW – The Chromatic Court/The Green Muse in The Sci-Fi & Fantasy Reviewer
The Sci-Fi & Fantasy Reviewer delivers the first major review of The Chromatic Court, the new anthology of art-driven Mythos tales from 18th Wall. My story, "The Green Muse" seems to have made a favorable impression. I appreciate the reviewer's noting that the human darkness in "Green Muse" is at least as ominous as the eldritch terrors. Likewise, I am always glad when someone appreciates the effort I put into making historical settings pop in all five senses for readers.
…a detailed and fascinating look at pre-1914 Paris, with Black deftly bringing to life a city of duality; a snobbish and charming exterior that has a chaotic underworld, one full of artists, pimps, anarchists and a thousand other types.
It's intensely atmospheric writing, and makes the weird, unsettling nature of the murders feel somehow integral both to the nature of the Cubist artists, and the city's anarchistic culture at that time.
March 30, 2019 – REVIEW – Video Review of Defending Earth by George Sheard
Vlogger George Sheard does a lovely overview of Defending Earth: The Adventures of Sarah Jane Smith – An Unofficial Charity Collection. Commentary on individual stories within the anthology is colorful but brief. Indeed, I am including it on my news are reviews page because, in that short description, it offers up what has become my favorite statement regarding "Swinging Londons" thus far (and seems to confirm, in spirit at least, it is at home among the great tales of the Whoniverse.
Jon Black's "Swinging Londons" swinging Londons features a grown up Sarah Jane Smith with the Third Doctor trying to save the city of London before a space-time event almost fractures the whole universe. So that's a lot of fun."
March 13, 2019 – NEWS – Now Available: "The Green Muse" in The Chromatic Court.
The Chromatic Court, an anthology of art-driven Mythos tales, edited by Peter Rawlik and published by 18th Wall productions, is now available on Amazon as well as through 18th Wall. Set in 1910s Paris, my contribution, "The Green Muse," is a story of death, rivalry, revenge, and artistic obsession so all-consuming that excellence becomes indistinguishable from oblivion.
"The Green Muse" is my first explicitly Mythos story, and I'm very proud of making my mark, no matter how tiny, on that vast body of work. Likewise, it was wonderful to channel my interest in the Parisian avant-garde into a story and bring so many of colorful characters to life on in its pages.
March 11, 2019 – INTERVIEW – Defending Earth Editor M.H. Norris on The Dr. Who Companion
Editor/Curator Mary Helen Norris talks in depth with The Doctor Who Companion about what Sarah Jane Smith means to here, the origins of the idea for Defending Earth, and how it all came together.
The only person I specifically asked for something was Jon Black. I knew the book would be incomplete without him handling a Third Doctor-era UNIT story.
Jon Black brought his extensive knowledge of history – to say nothing of his love of playing with it in historical fiction.
Defending Earth: The Adventures of Sarah Jane Smith – An Unofficial Charity Collection is now available from Adventures on Earth Productions
March 8, 2019 – NEWS – "The Green Muse" to be Illustrated.
"The Green Muse" my tale of Mythos and murder among the avant-garde artists of 1910s Montmartre, to be included in the upcoming anthology The Chromatic Court from 18th Wall Productions, will be accompanied original artwork by Johannes Chazot (see left). Already contracted to create cover art, two of the anthologies stories sufficiently inspired Johannes to create illustrations. In addition to my "Green Muse," Johannes has illustrated Simon Bucher-Jones "The Blues of the Endless Skies."
The Chromatic Court, edited by Peter Rawlik, explores the nexus between art, color, and the terrible entities of the Cthulhu Mythos. Stay tuned for release date and purchasing info.
February 27, 2019 – REVIEW – "Swinging Londons" in The Time Lord Archive
I've got to hand to the Time Walker Author writing for The Time Lord Archives. They had their work cut of for them, at 42,500 words "Swinging Londons" technically qualifies as a very short novel, (despite being part of Defending Earth: The Adventures of Sarah Jane Smith – An Unofficial Charity Collection) but the review rises to the occasion – I think I've written short stories that were shorter to this. I am impressed with its smooth yet thorough encapsulation of the story (warning, it doesn't pull back from spoilers). I was also deeply appreciative of the review's examination of "Swinging Londons" in the broader context of the Whoniverse … from classic TV episodes to later novelizations and radio dramas. In this capacity, the reviewer's knowledge clearly exceeds mine — never before have I learned so much from a review of my own work!
This was my first stab at writing in someone else's world, with someone else's property. I found it oddly enjoyable, like having a flexible but not infinite writing prompt. In the Time Lord Archives' eyes, I seem to have passed the test.
This story alone will make the anthology worth a look (though not to discredit the other stories, of course). It's a fun, fast-moving, fast-shifting, self-aware story that features a great cast, sometimes in unexpected roles and places.
It is with (grudging) respect that I acknowledge the reviewer caught a conceptual error in "Swinging Londons."
…with a description of his white hair and clothing, it's clearly indicated to be the Third Doctor. However, his behavior throughout the story, as well as his speech, is much more like the Fourth Doctor.
Damn it, they're right!
Read more about "Swinging Londons."
February 17, 2019 – NEWS – Defending Earth Now For Sale.
I'm happy to announce that Defending Earth: The Adventures of Sarah Jane Smith – An Unofficial Charity Collection is now available from Adventures on Earth Productions and, courtesy of the amazing artwork of Sophie Iles, it's beautiful (see below).
I know I've said this before, but Dr. Who has been such a major influence on me from adolescence onward, that it was a really incredible opportunity to be able to contribute to that rick and compelling world in some small way – especially for such a worthy cause.
Read more about my contribution to the collection, "Swinging Londons."
[UPDATE: With all the copies of the limited print run sold, Defending Earth is no longer available through the Adventures on Earth site. Check Amazon and similar sites for used copies]
January 2, 2019 – NEWS – Advance Piece for Defending Earth appears on We Are Cult
Geek Culture website We Are Cult has run an advance-piece promoting the upcoming Dr. Who Defending Earth: The Adventures of Sarah-Jane Smith – An Unofficial Charity Collection raising money for cancer research in honor of the late Elisabeth Sladen (a.k.a. Sarah Jane Smith). The collection will include my novel-length Third Doctor-Era story "Swinging Londons." Admittedly, the piece has nothing to do with "Swinging Londons" in particular, it's just cool to see my name on such a high-profile website.
June 23, 2018 – BIG NEWS – Cleared to use The Brigadier for Upcoming Dr. Who Charity Anthology
Haisman Literary Estate has granted permission to Adventures on Earth Productions for me to use Brigadier Alister Lethbridge-Stewart in my story for the upcoming anthology, Defending Earth: The Adventures of Sarah-Jane Smith – An Unofficial Charity Collection raising money for cancer research in honor of the late Elisabeth Sladen a.k.a. Sarah Jane Smith.
To be honest, I had not expected this. Such permission is … uncommon … and, while I felt in my heart that any UNIT story without The Brig would be incomplete, I had resigned myself to it. Being able to use Lethbridge-Stewart opens up some amazing possibilities in the story I've been crafting. The Brigadier has always been my favorite non-Doctor character from Whoverse and being able to make him my own, even if just for a few pages, makes me happier than I can express.
May 18, 2018 – NEWS – I'm Co-Editing an Anthology!
It is with a blend of trepidation and excitement that I announce I am taking a step into the world of editing. Upcoming anthology from 18th Wall Productions, Overdue will be a shared-universe anthology bringing together the world of Bel Nemeton with Mary Helen Norris's All the Petty Myths. Stories will revolve around the quest for books and manuscripts lost to or forgotten by history. I will be co-editing the anthology with Mary Helen (but, let's be honest, given both that this is my first foray into editing the world of others and her extensive experience in that regard, I expect my role be very much that of journeyman or even apprentice).
I encourage interested authors to consult the submission guidelines. Submissions are due September 15th. Don't be, erhm, overdue.
April 20, 2018 – Recruited for Upcoming Dr. Who Charity Anthology
I'm thrilled to have been recruited as a contributor to Defending Earth: The Adventures of Sarah Jane Smith – An Unofficial Charity Collection. Curated by M.H. Norris through Adventures on Earth Productions, the proceeds of Defending Earth will go the Cancer Research Institute to support their work against the disease which claimed the life of SJS actress Elisabeth Sladen.
Doctor Who has been a profound upon my since first discovering the program in my teen years (back then, I had to stay up late Saturday nights to catch it on my local PBS affiliate). My favorite companion has always been Sarah Jane and my favorite Doctors, perhaps not coincidently, are the ones she traveled with. So this is a truly special opportunity for me.
M.H. has specifically requested a UNIT story from Sarah Jane's time with the Third or Fourth Doctor…as if I was considering doing anything else. 😉
January 4, 2018 – NEWS – Featured in Upcoming Mythos Anthology The Chromatic Court.
My short story "The Green Muse" will appear in the upcoming anthology The Chromatic Court to be released by 18th Wall Productions and edited by veteran Mythos author and editor Peter Rawlik. Stories in The Chromatic Court explore the intersection of Mythos and artistic endeavor.
My contribution "The Green Muse" begins with an art reporter investigating the mysterious and obligatorily gruesome death of several Cubist painters in 1910s Paris. Because it's in a Mythos anthology, you may safely assume things get worse from there. Look for historical cameos ranging from the famous (Pablo Picasso) to the obscure (theoretical mathematician Henri Poincare).
Stay tuned for release and purchasing details.
November 2, 2017 – NEWS – World Fantasy Con
World Fantasy Con is in San Antonio this year. So, of course, I'm there. So many great writing craft, business of writing, academic and fandom panels and events. What am I especially excited about? History: Secret, Hidden, or Otherwise; Keeping Texas Weird, New Twists on Traditional Myths & Archetypes, The Role of the City in Fantasy Settings, and The Other in Fantasy when Everyone is an Other. And, of course, there are some amazing guests that leave me trying to keep hero worship and imposter syndrome at bay. I look forward to writing it all up as blog post when I get back to Austin.
For better or for worse, the Con Suite at WFC probably has me spoiled for life! Among other things, actual BBQ from Coopers, one of the best pits in the state!
December 28, 2016 – AWARD – After Avalon Nominated for Best Anthology
The post-Arthurian anthology After Avalon, containing Jon Black's short story "Bel Nemeton" has been nominated for Best Anthology of 2016 in the annual Preditors & Editors Readers Poll. After Avalon is published by 18th Wall Productions.
"'After Avalon' contains so many wonderful stories," Jon says. "The transcendently beautiful language of Collin Fisher's 'The May Hawk's Daughter', the highly original concept and remarkable delivery of Amy Wolf's 'The Hour of Their Need,' Leigh Ann Cowan's attention to classical literary forms in 'Sir Gawain and the Quest for Merlin's Tree,' the humorous and creative portrayal of Bleys in Thomas Olivieri's 'Paste-Bones and Ragdolls,' and many more. It's an honor to have 'Bel Nemeton' included among these tales and I hope my story played its small part in securing this nomination for the anthology."
The final winner will be selected from among the nominees based upon online voting.
After Avalon also received two other nominations. Best Artwork, for Barbara Sobczynska's dreamlike and hauntingly symbolist cover art. The anthology's curator/edit, Nicole Petit, has been nominated for Best Editor.
Those interested in casting votes for After Avalon (or, of course, the other nominees) can do so a the following links:
Best Anthology
Best Artwork
Best Editor
"This nomination underscores why any reader with an interest in Arthuriana or historical fantasy will enjoy After Avalon," Black says. "After all, if you don't like my story, you've got ten others to justify its modest price."
Dec. 22, 2016 – NEWS – Jon Black to Author Regular Feature for 18th Wall Productions
Publisher 18th Wall Productions has tapped Jon to author a regular feature for the publisher's website, 18thWall.com. The features will focus on Arthuriana, sourcing accurate historical fiction and historical fantasy, aspects of the series he writes for 18th Wall, and similar topics.
"We're very pleased to give Jon Black a platform to write about research and history," says James Bojaciuk, 18th Wall's CEO duobus. "He exemplifies our belief of what historical fiction should be–who else would write an adventure series whose first entry depends on archeology, old documents, and linguistics as much as two-fisted action?"
"This is an exciting opportunity to explore aspects of writing that fascinate me, especially those pertaining to my current work with 18th Wall," Jon says. "I appreciate their continued emphasis on offering unusual, well-crafted stories to thoughtful readers."
Jon's features will appear twice monthly, with the first installment slated for early in the New Year.
Dec 5, 2016: Bel Nemeton Referenced on GreyDogTales
Jon's upcoming series, Bel Nemeton, blending Arthurian historical fiction with progressive pulp, received a mention on GreyDogTales, a site devoted to "weird fiction, weird art and even weirder lurchers."
The series was referenced by Nicole Petit, award-winning curator with 18th Wall Productions. The full interview with Nicole, about the anthology After Avalon, Arthuriana, and her current projects, as well the reference to Bel Nemeton, can be read here.
Nov 3, 2016 – NEWS – Jon Black at Texas Authors Summit
Jon Black signs the authors' poster at the 2016 Texas Authors' Summit.
AUSTIN – Writer Jon Black was an invited participant at the Texas Author's Summit, held in conjunction with the 2016 Texas Book Festival. The summit, hosted by the Texas State Library & Archives, featured panel discussions with Texas authors from a variety of genres as well as a behind-the-scenes tour of the archives to better familiarize authors with its holdings. "It is an honor to be among the Texas authors invited to participate in the summit," Black says. "As someone who extensively weaves history into his fiction, awareness of the resources available through repositories like the Texas State Library & Archives in invaluable."
"Also," he added, "having the event catered by Cooper's BBQ didn't hurt my interest level, either."
October 30th, 2016 – NEWS – Jon Black Attends Séance, Research for Current Project
'Tis the Season.
AUSTIN – Researching his upcoming novel, Gabriel's Trumpet, Jon Black participated in a séance Sunday evening. The gathering was hosted by Austin Séance and held in the Pony Shed at Austin's Vortex Theatre. The séance was conducted by journalist Jake Cordero and sociologist A. Lucio. "I have nothing but the highest praise for Misters Cordero and Lucio," Black said. "Not only did they do an amazing job recreating the classic séance environment, but I deeply appreciate the academic and historical discussion which preceded the event." While not discuss specifics of the séance, Black describes the sitting as "emotionally charged" and "intense."
Gabriel's Trumpet, a 1920s mystery with strong supernatural overtones, is set against a backdrop of spiritualism, speakeasies, and the golden age of jazz. It is scheduled for publication in 2017 by 18th Wall Productions.
September 20, 2016 – REVIEW/INTERVIEW – TVCU Reviews "Bel Nemeton," Discusses Upcoming Novel
Podcast Television Crossover Universe reviewed Jon Black's short story "Bel Nemeton" in a recent episode while also discussing the story's upcoming novel-length treatment. The episode features author and award-winning curator Nicole Petit being interviewed by M.H. Norris and James Bojaciuk.
Calling Bel Nemeton "A fun idea" and "A very intellectual 'Tomb Raider,'" they comment "You need to pick up the book and read this story" and "I'm curious to see what's next."
Listen to the podcast here. Discusson of Bel Nemeton occurs from 18:05 to 22:00.
c. 2022 Jon Black


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THE PARK CLUB HAS BEEN ONE OF MICHIGAN'S FINEST PRIVATE DINING CLUBS FOR OVER ONE HUNDRED YEARS.
During the last quarter of the 19th century, when Kalamazoo was called "the most elegant town in the Midwest," it had three men's clubs: the Kalamazoo, the Academy, and the Cosmopolitan. On February 22, 1904, the three clubs merged and because they immediately purchased the former Nathaniel Balch Home on the corner of Rose and South streets facing Bronson Park, they named their new organization the Park Club.
For twenty years, the club occupied its Italianate building on that prominent corner. But in the prosperous period of the early 1920s, the club began to contemplate a larger and more up-to-date facility. They considered constructing a multi-story club and commercial building on the site. When the bids came in at a half-a-million dollars, the members quickly decided to purchase for $50,000 the former William Lawrence mansion next door which for 15 years had been the home of the Odd Fellows Club.
In 1889, William Lawrence, the owner of the Lawrence and Chapin Foundry, (the building on North Rose Street which has been renovated for First of America across from the new Arcadia Campus of the Kalamazoo Valley Community College) moved the original frame Italianate house off the site facing the park to lot four blocks west on Academy Street. He then built in the fashionable Queen Anne style, one of the most imposing homes in town, probably spending $30 to $35,000 on its construction.
By April 28, 1927, when the new club opened, expenditures had amounted to over $78,000 in addition to the purchase price. $28,000 above budget. A Rathskeller had been installed in the basement, and a large dining room was constructed on the west side of the house to be named the Garden Room. In recent years, it was renamed The Victorian Room. Because the Queen Anne style of the house was so passé in the 1920's, the interior and many of the windows were "Tudorized".
As soon as the old club house was demolished and a lawn planted in its place, a side "Motor Entrance" and, far back on the east side, a Ladies' Entrance was opened. From the Ladies' Entrance, one could go up a short flight of stairs through a beautiful Ladies' Parlor to the Garden Room or on up the back stairway to the Ladies' Back Bar (now occupied by the offices), the private dining rooms and the Park Bar on the front of the second floor, and to the ballroom on the top floor.
By 1955, the lawn on the site of the old club house gave way to a much needed parking lot. The area's first serpentine brick wall was constructed around it.
In 1977, an addition was constructed at the rear of the building to house the new basement kitchens. About this time women began to use the front entrance. In the mid 1980's an elevator tower and new parking lot lobby were built on the site of the old motor entrance.
In preparation for the centennial of the building in 1989, significant repair work was done on the building's infrastructure and much redecoration was accomplished, returning to the original Victorian décor, though some of the 1927 Tudor furniture is still being used. In 1991, the main floor portion of the addition constructed for the basement kitchens 14 years earlier was finally finished as The Pub. The former Ladies' Parlor, which, many years later had served as a small, dark pub, was divided into an entrance hall for the new Pub and a much-needed service area for the first floor dining rooms. In 1996 the entire Park Street Porch was handsomely restored for dining.
Thus, through many changes of style and usage, our Park Club has continued to serve as a charming social center for the community. And although the building is entering the second decade of its second century, it remains a comfortable, familiar and even elegant presence, like that of a dear old friend, in the lives of its members.
Adapted from "The Glorious Dowager"


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Q: Mounting same device on / as read-only, in subdirectory(/mnt/rootfs) as R/W I have UBIFS device /dev/ubi0_1. The device is root for linux rootfs, mounted on kernel boot as Read-Only.
So i have /dev/ubi0_1 mounted on / as RO.
Later i want to mount /dev/ubi0_1 on /mnt/rootfs as R/W by command:
mount -t ubifs -o rw /dev/ubi0_1 /mnt/rootfs

but it fails with EBUSY.
This command:
mount -t ubifs -o ro /dev/ubi0_1 /mnt/rootfs

is successful.
So it looks like there must be same rights on both mountpoints.
I tried remounting but always rights (RO or RW) propagate automatically between separate mountpoints.
My question is whether there is possibility to mount / as RO and /mnt/rootfs as R/W.

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I tried remounting but always rights (RO or RW) propagate automatically between separate mountpoints.

If you read through the very long documentation in man mount (or keep searching "read-only"), you will know this is not true when using bind mounts.
To change the status of an individual mount point "(VFS entry)", as opposed to "the original filesystem superblock", you must remount it with the bind option included.
I'm very pleased to report that this worked for me, regardless of whether the original mount point was created using bind.
I suggest the following sequence.
mount -oremount,bind,ro /
mount -oremount,rw /

mount -o bind,rw / /mnt/rootfs

# OR - this should have the same effect as the last command
mount -t ubifs -o rw /dev/ubi0_1 /mnt/rootfs

findmnt will show the overall, effective status - ro or rw - of each mount point individually.

A: It worked for me in form shown below (after boot the / is rw, the dir that i mounted second mountpoint is /layers/rootfs).
mount -o remount,ro /
mount --bind / /layers/rootfs
mount -o remount,rw /layers/rootfs

Citation from man:
      Note that the filesystem mount options will remain the same as those  on  the  original
      mount  point, and cannot be changed by passing the -o option along with --bind/--rbind.
      The mount options can be changed by a separate remount command, for example:

             mount --bind olddir newdir
             mount -o remount,ro newdir

A: The other answer here ( https://unix.stackexchange.com/a/371923/20104 ) didn't work for me†, but it gave me an idea that did the trick:
mount -o remount,bind,ro /
mount -t ubifs -o ro /dev/ubi0_1 /mnt/rootfs
mount -o remount,rw /mnt/rootfs

† by didn't work I mean that the "real" rootfs was not read-only

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This Thursday, 20 December 2012, all eyes will be on Paris in anticipation of the final ruling in the case of Lebanese political prisoner Georges Ibrahim Abdallah. The court of conditional release will rule on the appeal made by the public prosecutor against the decision to release Abdallah.
Abdallah has been imprisoned in France since 1984. During that period, Aballah was a member of the Lebanese Armed Revolutionary Factions, a group that was implicated in the assassination of the US military attaché in Paris and an Israeli diplomat.
The campaign calling for the release of Abdallah is becoming more vocal. Recently, a remarkable stand was taken by the president of the lawyers' union in Beirut, Nihad Jabr, who had just returned from Paris. Robert Abdallah, the prisoner's brother, said that a delegation from the international campaign to release Abdallah visited Jabr at the union headquarters in Beirut to thank him for raising the matter with a number of French officials.
Jabr revealed to the delegation that he was optimistic that Abdallah would be released and had heard positive talk on this matter from the ex-ambassador of France to Lebanon, Denis Pietton, who is currently the director of the office of foreign minister, Laurent Fabius.
Georges Abdallah was sentenced for something he did not do. Abdallah's case was fabricated.
Jabr told the delegation that he had also brought up the case with a French judicial delegation visiting Lebanon. He added: "I discovered that the French judge heading the delegation was aware of Abdallah's case and he promised me that he will follow up on it."This flurry of French visits to Beirut has included two French MPs, Alain Marsaud and Serge Janquin, both of whom are working on a report on the situation in Lebanon for the French parliament. The two parliamentarians met with Prime Minister Najib Mikati and the head of the committee for foreign affairs Abdul Latif al-Zein.


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