I often get asked how I find names for my characters. It's a question I'm sure most authors encounter at one time or other. There is no big secret to it.
For my latest book, I took a family name for the last name of my main character. She went through three name changes before I finally settled on Macy McVannel for her. She will be the main character in at least three novels. The first one came out in February.
For my very first book, my main character who was killed off in the first chapter was a woman I saw in a restaurant. I have no clue what her name was. She just looked to me like an Emily Meeks. It fit the woman I saw. Buck Wise was the person who had to solve the murder. He was wise. He'd grown up in this town and chosen to raise his children there. It just worked.
I had two characters working together in my second novel. Their names had to sound good and work together. They were Jake Robbins and Rachel Adams. There was no rhyme or reason why those names were chosen.
I do an entire profile of my characters. I give them a birthdate, a home town, some kind of education or lack of education. I choose whether or not they are athletic or more academic. I give them families and quirks. Their names have to be something that will connect with my readers. They have flaws, my characters are not perfect.
I have looked at lists of baby names, I have looked at surname lists. I started doing family history research and learned there are a plethora of names in my family. I don't know of a Macy. I am related to a ton of McVannel's. It was my maternal grandmother's maiden name. Using it was a way to pay tribute to the grandmother I never knew. It's a way to honor my ancestors.
However you come about names for your characters is how it should work for you. If you are writing something that requires other world names, make them easy to pronounce. Readers want to be able to identify with your characters. They need names that they can remember and talk about to their friends. Word of mouth is the best way to get yourself known. Period names really only work in period books. Keep this in mind whether or not you are writing now or in the 1800's. Today's names were not even thought of at that time. You can find lists of period names, too.
If your character is a flighty blonde do not name her Raven. It won't work for your readers. Character names need to match the characters you are creating. Is your character strong or weak, that might have something to do with what name you give them. You want them to be memorable so they need to be names that make your person easy to remember.
Make a list of the names of people in your family. You might choose a middle name, or a last name. It might be a current generation or several generations removed from you. Make a list of names you've heard of and like. Add to your list, subtract the names you've already used. Delete the ones you no longer like. Make it a working list. I rarely write about people in my life although some of my characters may have traits that I've run across.
What ever you decided to name your characters, know that they are names you will have to live with for as long as your work is in print. Good luck.
I need help with a conclusion paargarph?I am typing an essay on Italians, and need help on the conclusion paargarph.Here is the essay:ItaliansItalians are warm, welcoming people, who love to relax, celebrate, and socialize with family and friends. Their celebration and relaxation usually takes place around a dinner table at a restaurant or at home, so they can enjoy the traditions of Italian cuisine. Italians have a strong passion for eating, but also enjoy talking.In Italy, conversation is considered an art form. If you were to walk the streets of Italy, or stop at a cafe9, you would notice people of all ages engaged in intense and animated discussions on a wide variety of topics, ranging from family, work, politics, gossip, food, drinks, and sports, especially soccer.From the largest cities, to the most rural of villages, there is one place that will always remain as the central meeting point of Italian culture- the Piazza ( meaning square ). No matter how big or small the Piazza is, you will always see people sitting, strolling, walking, talking, and interacting with one another. Piazzas are also the main focal points for festivals, gatherings, celebrations, and political events.To real Italians, lunch is a 1-2 hour affair with traditionally a two to three course meal, which explains why most places halt for two hours of the day. Stores shut down, banks close, and all of the streets are empty. At around 2 o'clock, people start to emerge from their houses and populate the streets again until around 19:30 when it's time for dinner. After dinner, the streets come to life again as Italians stroll around the piazza to work off their meal or head off for their evening engagement. Italian food is high in the ranks of most delicious, richest, and most varied of all cooking, with dishes for every occasion. Their food plays a huge role in their life and culture. Every region has their specialty, not only pasta, but all varieties of meat and fish are cooked to old, handed down recipes, mouth watering puddings, and of course, nobody can beat their ice creams. Shopping may not be a national past time, but it is taken very seriously in Italy. The major cities, like Rome, Milan, Florence, are full of the most wonderful shops selling everything from designer clothes to the newest and hippest furniture to be found anywhere in the world. Milan has its furniture fair every year and furniture makers from far and wide will go there to see what is happening at the leading edge of furniture design. Leather is also a good buy in Italy, Italians know their leather and the finest gloves, shoes, jackets, and bags are worn by virtually all Italians. They glory in being chic, and are generally always beautifully turned out. Sports are a very important passion in the lives of many Italians. Football, being their main passion, with hundreds of football clubs with top soccer teams playing for their country. Volleyball is also much enjoyed as is rugby, with the rugby team playing for the European Challenge Cup. Italians place more value on the simple things in life ( family, community, enjoying a Tuscan sunset ) rather than the material things most westerners covet. There are plenty of happy farmers in Italy who want no more than to share a meal with others in their community. The Italian Language is a romance language, spoken as a native language by about 70 million people in Italy, San Marino, and parts of Switzerland, Croatia, Slovenia, and France. Italian is based on the Tuscan dialect, which beforehand was only available to upper class Florentine society. Unlike other romance languages, Italian retains Latin's contrast between short and long consonants. In particular, among the Romance languages, Italian is the closest to Latin in terms of vocabulary.


For every occasion*: birthday, finals, anniversary, baby shower, funeral, holiday, graduation, remission, new job, just because!
* But weddings: weddings are not my bag, baby.
* Please add $6 for Vanilla or Chocolate Mascarpone Whipped Cream frosting.
Rich, decadent and smooth chocolate ganache frosting, five layers of magic rainbow cream cake center.
If there's one thing I hate it's artificial strawberry flavor. You won't find that here–this cake is flavored with real, fresh, strawberries that have been sliced and allowed to mellow in sugar becoming a delightful strawberry syrup. This nectar (strawberries included) is added to the batter giving you authentic strawberriness. To take it to the next level, I put fresh strawberry slices between the layers and then top it with cream cheese frosting.
Must be ordered at least 24 hours in advance.
2 layers of Susan's ultra delicious chocolate cake with freshly made coconut pecan filling/topping generously coated in chocolate whip frosting. People love it.
Please Note: If you only want coconut pecan in the middle and not on top the prices are same regular 2-layer cakes.
Gluten-Free: Yes I can do it–using the gluten-free chocolate cake the regular filling and frosting are both gluten-free.
This isn't so much a specialty cake as an ode to those chocolate lovers out there. I'm often called upon to put something chocolatey together and this is what I recommend: Chocolate cake with dark chocolate ganache in the middle frosted by your choice of chocolate frosting (cream cheese, whip cream, buttercream, fudge, or more ganache).
Pricing same as 2 layer cakes at top.
One layer of chocolate and one layer of vanilla cake are soaked in the eponymous three milks (heavy cream, sweetened condensed, and evaporated) and sandwich a dreamy layer of vanilla whip cream which is also used to generously frost the outside.
There is a secret to this cake that wild horses cannot drag out of me. This is the best pound cake you will ever eat. Good over several days, a toasted slice of this golden beauty for breakfast would make anyone's day. Be the hero of your next meeting and order one today!
I know some people are thinking, "Zucchini? Eww." Those people would be wrong. Although you can see tiny bits of green within the chocolate crumb the only thing you taste is the best chocolate cake on the planet, and perhaps the universe. Bold claim? Indeed. Taste for yourself!
Under delightful rings of cherry centered pineapple, this upside down cake's top is soaked in a caramel sauce that adds an extra special sweetness and flavor to this anything-but-average pineapple upside down cake. With nuts or without.
Two-toned, Susan's Boulder Cheesecake features a layer of sweetened cream cheese topped by a layer of sweetened sour cream. Not as dense or dry as a New York-style cheese cake, Boulder Cheesecake can be made with a traditional graham cracker crust or with a pecan nut crust to make it gluten free.
A wonderfully delicious cake has a light cinnamon sugar flavor and is topped with a trade-secret crumble topping. This cake is so versatile you can enjoy it for breakfast, brunch, or desert after dinner. With nuts or without.
Baked with fresh raspberries that float to the surface while baking, this cake boasts a one-of-a-kind texture and is flavored with sweet Marsala wine.
Add $3 for a container of sweetened Marsala whip cream to dollop on top when serving.
The traditional Mardi Gras (that's Fat Tuesday to the rest of us) dessert "cake" of a sweet leavened bread filled with either cinnamon sugar or cream cheese, decorated with purple, yellow, and green sprinkles (for justice, power, and faith). Whoever gets the slice with the little plastic baby in it is King for a day!


Natick High's football team will begin pre-season workouts next month and coach Mark Mortarelli will be getting his first chance to see the brother combination of Max and Felix Ferrucci on the field simultaneously.
The brothers could have teamed up last fall but Felix decided to skip his sophomore year on the gridiron to get his right knee 100 percent repaired. Felix suffered a torn ACL in his first game at quarterback for the freshmen in 2016. Now a junior, Felix is eager to display his capabilities and the 5-foot-8, 170-pounder will be working out at free safety on defense and at quarterback, running back and wide receiver on offense.
A 5-foot-9, 165-pound senior, Max, who was a Bay State Conference all-star receiver last year, will be a captain this season. If needed, Max can also play in the defensive secondary.
Mortarelli is bullish on both boys, admiring their team-first philosophy and their devotion to both athletics and academics. Max, a National Honor Society student, has a 4.05 GPA and Felix isn't far behind at 3.90. Max is leaning towards a science major in college and Felix hopes to become a medical doctor.
"I'm leaning on using Felix at free safety but he's such a natural athlete, making him a threat at any of the skill positions on offense,'' Mortarelli said. "Felix is quick, he can thrown and run and he's got great focus. He's a very instinctive player.
The coach also likes what Max brings to the table."He's a leader by example,'' Mortarelli said. "He works hard, he's diligent and at receiver he runs precise routes, is quick off the mark and has great hands. As a cornerback, he's impressive. He's tough, smart and plays the angles well.
It's no accident that Max is a captain because his approach is phenomenal.
"To be a success at wideout and at cornerback you need mental toughness, you have to know your playbook and all the situations that arise and being prepared in practice is a must,'' he emphasized.
Max had a dynamic season at wide receiver last year. He had 31 receptions for 532 yards and 4 TD catches. His goals for his final year include double digit touchdowns, surpassing 31 receptions and repeating as a league all-star.
Max' strengths at wide receiver are his quickness, hands and his elusiveness in the open field. On defense, an ability to read the quarterback and stay with the receivers are his prime assets.
A centerfield on the baseball team, Max hit .309 as a sophomore and led the Redhawks' in batting. As a junior, he hit .391.
Athletics teach excellent life lessons and overcoming adversity is one. Felix is a prime example of how to deal with a setback. He handled his ACL injury with class and dignity, and he paid the price in rehab to get healthy and bounce back.
And his return was dynamic. In his first game back from injury, Felix went 3-for-3, getting two doubles and a triple. He hit .400 for the season.
If Felix spends most of his time on the gridiron at free safety, Mortarelli will be smiling for three reasons. Felix is athletic, has a high football IQ and he's mentally tough. At the skill positions on offense, he's strong, quick off the line, makes decisions quickly and reads blocks well.
Relying on a competitive philosophy of "playing each game like it's a playoff matchup,'' Felix also believes that playing at one's peak every down or every at-bat leads to success. "Besides overcoming adversity, two other life lessons that sports teach are developing a positive attitude and learning how to be leaders,'' he emphasized.
During the varsity team's baseball season, Felix played second base and shortstop and he also was the Redhawks' DH. He hit in the third and fourth slots and batted .327.


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"As an economist specializing in the measurement of well-being and happiness and author of The Economics of Happiness: Building Genuine Wealth (2007) and An Economy of Well-being (2018), I feel The Great Disconnect presents a compelling new narrative for building resilient communities and economies of well-being particularly in 'building back better' in a post-Covid pandemic economic recovery. The science of well-being reveals that relationships, trust and a sense belonging to a neighbourhood is undeniably the most important asset that defines quality of life across Canada. We need more stories like The Great Disconnect presents that amplifies the statistical well-being indicators, both objective and subjective or perceptional. I believe that perceived and lived well-being are important factors to guide the development of an economy of well-being for Canada. This important documentary film makes a compelling case for well-being, neighbouring, and creating more conditions for building enduring relationships are critical to Canada."
-Mark Anielski
Economist and Author of the Economics of Happiness: Building Genuine Wealth
Here in the City of Edmonton, we have a civic department called "The Neighbourhoods Services", staff work hard to stand with neighbourhood leaders as they focus on building their local communities. This documentary is a tool that leaps that work forward. Municipalities, NGO's, neighbourhood leadership all stand to advance the neighbouring movement through the showing of this compelling work.
-Howard Lawrence
Abundant Community Coordinator City of Edmonton
This film assisted us in creating a space that enabled our audience to reflect on the human need for belonging and highlighted that meaningful relationships with others is what drives our sense of belonging. This in turn helped youth delegates and adults in our audience to connect in a meaningful way, and to recognize the gaps that exist in our society, so that together we can continue to address the barriers of isolation for all people living in our communities. The message of this film is timely and relevant to audiences of all ages.
-Emily Branje
Community Living Ontario
This documentary is a comprehensive look at all the societal trends that are contributing to our modern sense of loneliness and disconnection. As someone who has tried to make new friends and find a community in a big city, I see these issues all around me. I hope we can all heed the messages in this film and put more time and energy into our social connections—which are crucial to our happiness and well-being and the flourishing of our societies.
-Kira Newman
Editor and writer at Greater Good Science Centre
"The Great Disconnect focuses our attention on what matters the most – our connections with each other. This film asks the right questions and draws interesting links through a compelling story arc. As our cities and communities continue to grow and change, deliberately making places that feel like home – that feed our spirits in addition to nourishing our bodies – is a critical health and wellness issue for individuals and collectivities alike. Building great places is fundamentally about planning for people, and this includes supporting diverse needs for ongoing connection. Don't miss The Great Disconnect."
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Director, City Plan, Office Of The Chief Planner, City of Edmonton Director, Urban Analysis Section City Planning, City of Edmonton
"Really inspiring documentary-whilst many of us see daily the social consequences of social isolation and technology, to consider the mental, physical (etc.) detrimental impacts in a holistic manner is really thought provoking. This documentary should be made compulsory in the school curriculum! awesome work"
-Danielle Coleman
What an engaging and empowering film. The Great Disconnect thoughtfully explores the modern paradox of being ever more connected, virtually, while genuine and meaningful friendships, conversations, moments can be hard to find and hold onto. The film is heartfelt and inspiring, and I hope to bring its messages into positive changes in my own life. In fact I started today, with just a little extra effort to attend a social gathering with work colleagues. I already feel a stronger sense of community and belonging from this small step.
-Shawn Marshall
Departmental Science Advisor at Environment and Climate Change Canada
"After this is all over, your message of the need for community connection is going to resonate strongly and positively with all of us. We have taken for granted the concept of living in a community for far too long and now with impending isolation, meeting up with friends, family and neighbors is going to mean so much more."
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"This documentary presents a realistic and thought- provoking analysis of our increasingly disconnected world by using data, personal interviews, and professional commentary. The documentary is able to show a need for social change without pointing the finger at any particular culprit. So many of us – whether we be financially successful or living off the land in Jamaica, whether we are religious or non-religious, political or non-political – should be able to make a "connection" to this documentary because we can see ourselves in this disconnected world, one that often leaves an individual profoundly lonely. This film shows how individualism is so often at odds with community; however, it offers hope by assessing how we can reconstruct our physical and personal environment so that community is available for all"
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Engaging, timely, and compelling commentary on the state of our human connection. Watch it — let it reorient how you interact with the people, places and things around you. Small actions have HUGE impacts.
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Constituent Assistant at City of Calgary
This movie was a game changer in my life. I knew community was important, and that we're so cut off in our lives from our communities, but what I didn't realize is how much I was part of that disconnect! This movie has changed how I interact with strangers, acquaintances, and people I know very well.
Definitely a must-see!!
-Sarah Griffin
Montessori School Teacher
As Chair of the Centre for the Study of Living Standards I am very much interested in individuals' and societies' well-being. Those who study well-being have come to realize they need to broaden their perspective beyond standard measures such as employment and income. Social connections feature prominently in self-assessments of happiness or well-being. Solid social and family connections are common factors for individuals and societies who age well, physically and mentally. The Great Disconnect provides a masterful distillation of these theoretical links to well-being. But the documentary provides its greatest service in demonstrating at the personal level how connections support well-being and isolation leads to mental and physical impairment. The documentary is informative and entertaining while driving home a powerful lesson in this era of the great disconnect. Hang up and connect!
-Don Drummond
Former Chief Economist and SVP, TD Bank Former Associate Deputy Minister, Finance Canada Stauffer-Dunning Fellow, Queen's University
"This film describes one of the most pressing issue of our time – loneliness and the erosion of our social fabric. It was inspiring to see how powerful just one woman and a simple invitation could be to bringing people together again in a city like Vancouver. It inspired me to throw a block party in my own neighbourhood!"
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Excellent! It looks like you got it right with Luomanen photo: the new halo is explained concerning the orientation and wedge angle. This will give new spice for the next diamond dust season games, we will be looking especially carefully when moon is high.
Also, good simulations. You managed to create there nice sky illumination. That's already Avatar quality.
Avatar!? I love that movie at one point when jake sull is up in the floating mtns of plante Pandora you can see a rainbow in the waterfall.
Yes, Nicolas, the explanation of the feature in Luomanen's photo seems believable, since no modification of the wedge angle was needed. Good job!
thanks! actually there seems to be a sort of "window of opportunity" for this arc to be identified easily.
for source elevation lower than 15deg, the arc is very close to usual Moilanen. the identification is pretty difficult being only based on the shape an aspect of the arc which is pretty similar to usual Moilanen. this is what I tried to show with the two low source displays simulations.
For source elevation higher than 30deg, the arc vanishes for tumbling angles of 14deg (similar to the one I found to simulate Jari's picture).
I also link a image from Marko Mikkila showing faintly both this arc and usual Moilanen. the source elevation is similar to the one of jari Luomanen's picture. the tumbling angles are somehow larger to get a good match for this arc (20+deg) in simulations.
Super job Nicolas! This is indeed ground breaking work! I just did a stack and USMed it heavily twice. Here it is.


Last month, in a south Kashmir mosque, a fiery cleric in his raucous voice and shrill cries, defended former Hizbul commander Zakir Musa's call for Islamic jihad. For the first time, a cleric, using his religious pedestal, was exhorting his audience to support Kashmir's most wanted terrorist who recently aligned ideologically with al Qaeda. The audio recording of Mufti Shabir Ahmad Qasmi's incendiary speech was widely circulated on instant online messaging platforms in the valley. The Mufti very likely converted many of his ardent followers into Musa cheerleaders.
Kashmir's mosques have always been used for religio-political ends, and for separatism since 1989 when the militancy broke out. But the character of the mosque has changed dramatically in the last decade.
Hanafi/Barelvi Islam, the traditionally moderate school followed by the majority in Kashmir, is being replaced by the radical Ahl-e-Hadith, the local moniker for Saudi-imported Salafism or Wahhabism. Though many Hanafi clerics like Moulana Abdul Rashid Dawoodi are resisting their Wahhabi competitors, "the attendance in annual fairs of all major Sufi shrines has been decreasing," said Muzamil, a Sufi practitioner. Of the roughly six million Muslims in the Valley, the once-marginal Ahl-e-Hadith now has over a million followers, claimed its general secretary, Dr Abdul Latif.
The Arab funded Wahhabism finds convergence with other already established conservative strains of Islamic movements, such as Deobandi and Jamat-e-Islami in Kashmir. The mufti who made a plea for Musa is a Deobandi from a Jamati household. Such religious intersections are not limited to fundamentalists. Last year, Sarjan Barkati, a self-proclaimed Sufi, earned epithets like 'Pied Piper of Kashmir' and 'Freedom Chacha' for mobilising people and glorifying the Hizbul commander Burhan Wani who had wanted to establish an Islamic Caliphate. These mutations from moderate to radical have been happening insidiously and manifested themselves in the mob that lynched deputy SP Ayub Pandith on Shab-e-Qadr.
The coalescing of all the schools of Sunni Islamic thought in Kashmir is result of a "common broad-based platform, Ittehaad-e-Millat, created to resolve differences" not only among the puritanical groups but also with syncretic Barelvi outfits, said Jamat-i-Islami Amir chief Ghulam Mohammad Bhat. Incidentally, IeM was actively involved in organising protest rallies in favour of Wani last year.
Way before Wani was killed, the signs of Wahhabised radicalisation had already begun to emerge. Maulana Mushtaq Ahmad Veeri, for example, was already popular in south Kashmir by 2015 for sermons in which he praised the IS and Caliph Al Baghdadi. "It was only a matter of time before the youth started waving IS flags while pelting stones, or Wani or Musa declared jihad for the Caliphate. Ironically, many moderate Kashmiri Muslims claim that IS has been created by the US and Israel to malign Muslims,"said a student of religion from Bijbehara.
Official sources said that there are over 7,500 mosques and seminaries in Kashmir, of which over 6,000 are Hanafi and around 200 are syncretic Sufi shrines. Ahl-e-Hadith, Deoband and Jamat put together have just over 1,000 mosques and charity based seminaries, of which Ahl-e-Hadith has the largest number. "Ahl-e-Hadith mosques are popular for their modern furnishing and facilities," said Shahnawaz, a Barelvi follower in Anantnag, adding that the organisation also funds several orphanages, clinics and medical diagnostic centres.
Sources said Ahl-e-Hadith mosques and seminaries have doubled in the last 27 years. FCRA annual reports show that top donors to India among the Salafist Islam practising states are the UAE, Saudi Arabia and Qatar. Although it is not clear who the top donor and recipient in J&K is, the state has received between 10 and 100 crores as foreign funds each year in the last decade.
Religious scholars in Kashmir point out that Ahl-e-Hadith has four sub-schools—Jamait-ul-ahl-e-Hadith (puritan), Difai (ultra-puritan), Guraba (religio-political ultra-puritans like Masrat Alam), Sout-ul-Haq, represented by ISIS, where a nonconformist is 'wajib-ul-qatl' (eligible for murder). A scholar who didn't want to be named claimed the radical subsects are anywhere between 1 to 5 percent in Kashmir.
Ahl-e-Hadith played a role in the separatist movement as a part of the joint Hurriyat Conference until it was split in 2003. The organisation is known to share a relationship with Tehreek-ul-Mujahideen, which is closely associated with Lashkar-e-Taiba. The TuM is a part of the PoK-based United Jihad Council headed by Hizbul Mujahideen commander Syed Salahuddin, who in 2014, had declared support for al-Qaida's entry into Kashmir.
However, security officials believe that the influence of Wahhabi discourse through the Internet, social media and messaging platforms is far more dangerous than the mosques and literature. "Kashmir has around 2.8 million mobile internet users. Even if there is one Salafist preacher glorifying Burhan Wani or Zakir Musa and the clip is circulated over smartphones, it has a dangerous multiplying effect over a huge population," a senior police official said.
Mobile data usage, officials claim, is higher in Kashmir than other parts of the country because of lack of other sources of entertainment. Cinemas, bars and discotheques were shut in Kashmir in the early 1990s when militant groups issued diktats against all things "un-Islamic".


Great cap suitable for all year round wear.
The brooklin cotton canvas cap is perfect for all year round wear. A six panel newsboy design rather than the traditional eight panels. This newsboy cap is has a quilted fabric lining to make it warm enough for winter but due to its cotton fabric its not too thick for summer wear. Great cap made by Stetson.


The year was 1968, when two bitter rivals were set to square off in series of public showdowns. Audiences tuned in by the millions and no, it wasn't for sport. These celebrated TV personalities were William F. Buckley, Jr. and Gore Vidal, a pair of political pundits (among other vocations) and the subjects of "Best of Enemies". This riveting documentary follows a landmark series of televised debates between these two intellectuals which changed television forever. Armed with nothing but strong conviction and knowledge about their sociopolitical ideologies (Buckley was a conservative, Vidal a liberal), they remarkably captivated audiences then, and now with this sterling documentary. As we learn about their decades long feud in beguiling detail, the film provides a stark reminder of the degradation of American culture, a rebuke to the Donald Trumps and their platforms of buffoonery.
There's a pivotal moment in Asif Kapadia's "Amy" that basically encapsulated the film in a nutshell. The super-talented Amy Winehouse has just won the Grammy for Record of the Year, a crowning achievement for any artist. Her best friend calls to congratulate her and Amy responds, "This is so boring without drugs." Like an emotional punch to the gut, the immense tragedy of the Amy Winehouse story instantly hits home. Indeed, as we relive the highs and lows of a life filled with success, the overwhelming pressures of fame, and substance abuse, Kapadia makes us feel like we've lost a friend of our own. "Amy" is intimate, compelling and utterly devastating.
Sadly, the murder of unarmed young black men has become so commonplace in America, that the story of Jordan Davis may have been forgotten by some. But with his latest documentary "3 1/2 Minutes, 10 Bullets", Marc Silver endeavors to ensure his murder was not in vain. Following the aftermath of his tragic death at the hands of a man named Michael Dunn, the film puts a razor-sharp focus on the trial and the pursuit of justice. Of prime concern is Florida's appalling stand-your-ground law and the racial prejudice it allows, which Silver unravels to maddening effect. The result is a powerful, yet hopeful call to action that supersedes mere filmmaking.
I remember reading about this film after its warmly-received premiere way back at Sundance 2015 and thinking it would be just another run-of-the-mill artist profile. But boy, was I wrong! Stevan Riley's "Listen to Me Marlon" is truly one of a kind, providing the rare opportunity to learn about the life and work of a renowned talent from their own words. And Brando surely doesn't disappoint, delivering a eloquent examination not just of himself, but the art of acting in general. Making it all the more impressive is Riley's terrific direction, which finds the right balance of tone through his astute use of sound and image. As brilliant as the man himself, "Listen to Me Marlon" is a fitting tribute to the man often referred to as the greatest actor of all time.
Just two years after "The Act of Killing" made us weep for humanity, Joshua Oppenheimer is back with another soul-crushing look at the Indonesian genocide. In this follow-up, Oppenheimer once again dives headfirst into a thorny situation (to put it mildly), bringing together survivors for confrontations with those who brutally killed their loved ones. To be honest, I was a bit numbed to the film, as much of the disturbing psychologies of the perpetrators had already been thoroughly explored. But by focusing more on the victims this time around, the film does provide a new and vital perspective. In addition, it drops a real bombshell in its implication of America in these crimes. As such, it's a film that asks all the right questions and provides some tough answers that we all need to hear.
We usually go into documentaries with hopes of learning something new. Rarely we do we expect to use the word "relatable" when describing non-fiction. But when I sat down to watch the surprise gem that is "Meet the Patels", I felt like I was almost looking at the lives of myself and my closest friends playing out in front of me. In the film, Indian-American Ravi Patel searches far and wide to relieve the pressure from his parents to find a wife, having to endure the traditional matchmaking practices of his Gujarati heritage. And as someone with a close group of Indian friends undergoing the same pressures - in addition to my own experiences - this highly entertaining film was mostly a confirmation of what I already knew. But what really makes the film so great and universal are its colorful characters, endearing storyline and creative filmmaking. Forgot what else you've heard. "Meet the Patels" was the romantic comedy of 2015.
If countless films are to be believed, the war on drugs is one that cannot be won. But that won't stop us from trying, as is evident in the mesmerizing documentary "Cartel Land". In this complex account of a civilian uprising against the scourge of the Mexican cartels, an unlikely vigilante - a medical doctor named Jose Mireles - emerges as one of the most fascinating subjects of this year's documentaries. Indeed, director Matthew Heineman charts the rise of a "hero" worthy of his own cable drama, complete with unexpected plot twists that will pull the rug out from under you. Admittedly, the film's conclusions are hardly revelatory, and the narrative also includes a completely unnecessary subplot (American vigilantes on the other side of the border). But with this unique character study approach, Heineman provides another vital addition to the pantheon of drug war films.
One of the best things about documentaries is their power to influence change in society. But few documentaries make you feel like you're part of a movement as you're watching it. That's the feeling you get as you witness the events unfold in Evgeny Afineevsky's "Winter on Fire: Ukraine's Fight for Freedom". As its title suggests, the film is about the civil unrest in Ukraine that grew into a full-blown revolution in 2014, ousting their corrupt president who opposed European integration in favor of an alliance with Russia. And as the protests grew increasingly violent, the cameras are there every step of the way to give you an immersive on-the-ground experience unlike any war documentary I'd seen before. It's hardly surprising that the film won the coveted People's Choice Award at the Toronto International Film Festival. As we watch the Maidan protesters come together with such tenacity and unwavering determination, their ultimate victory feels like it's shared with all of humanity. It's an incredible, awe-inspiring sight to behold.
As the gun control debate rages on with no end in sight, documentaries like "The Armor of Light" are becoming increasingly important. In her first outing behind the camera, doc producer extraordinaire Abigail Disney investigates one of the most troubling factions of the pro-gun lobby - evangelical Christians. Filtered through the perspective of one of its more enlightened and influential members (Reverend Rob Schenck, president of the National Clergy Council and chairman of the Evangelical Church Alliance), Disney approaches the debate from a fascinating angle, asking "how can someone be both pro-life and pro-gun?" In answering this question, she digs up some deep rooted beliefs that get to the heart of America's unholy obsession with guns. And with the aid of evocative imagery (see above) and a compellingly conflicted, deeply concerned citizen at the center, "The Armor of Light" is a passionate, thought-provoking and essential work.
In a year filled with many outstanding documentaries about troubled artists from different mediums, "What Happened, Miss Simone?" stands tall. Chronicling the life of famed musician and civil rights activist Nina Simone, Liz Garbus' gives us perhaps the only biopic we'll ever need of the star. Brilliantly edited, the film pieces together footage from various stages of her tumultuous career and personal life to deliver a thorougly engrossing narrative that gives us a complete understanding and most importantly, an appreciation for her artistry and activism. Indeed, despite the film's solemn title and introduction, this is a worthy celebration of a true survivor who rose above her internal and external demons. Though the film is far from hagiography, I came away with nothing but admiration for this extraordinary woman, thanks to this enlightening, empathetic documentary.
I almost streamed What Happened, Miss Simone? the other night. Now I really, really want to!
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Craft Works! Celebrating Craft Distillers
May 22nd is National Craft Distillery Day, and we think there's no time like the present to shout out the amazing craft distillers that line our shelves here at Wine & Spirits. We've always been dedicated to bringing amazing products from small, artisan producers to our community, and with good reason. Most craft distillers follow a particular code of ethics regarding the sourcing, production, and marketing of their spirits, set forth by the American Craft Spirits Association. This means that more care and attention go into each and every bottle, glass and pour. In addition, most craft spirits are produced, sold and consumed within their home state, so every sip helps them give back to their local economy. Shop local, drink local—we can get behind that! Here are a few of our favorite craft distillers.
Heimat New York: A Taste of Home
First on our list is a brand new local producer, Heimat New York. Founded by Ute Londrigan, who was born and raised in northwest Germany where she fell in love with the traditional German methods of making fruit liqueurs. In fact, her grandmother used to make them from scratch, and passed the techniques and recipes down that had been in the family for generations. Ute moved to New York where she found an abundance of fresh fruit, friendly farmers, and a growing collection of friends who showed interest in her passion project. It was then that she decided to start Heimat New York. Using only locally harvested, organically grown, in-season fruit, and all natural processes, Ute makes her liqueurs the same way her grandmother did and pays homage to her homeland in every bottle. The perfect marriage of German tradition and New York fruit. Enjoy these liqueurs neat over ice, topped with Champagne as a Prosecco, or incorporated into classic cocktails such as gin and tonics, bellinis, and more.
Heimat New York White Peach Liqueur: This white peach liqueur is bursting with fresh fruit, with no added sugars or preservatives. Full of flavor and a gorgeous color in the glass, this liqueur is fabulous in a bellini, incorporated into a splash of cognac, or even on top of vanilla ice cream! Organic and vegan.
Heimat New York Rhubarb Liqueur: Rhubarb is probably New York's most overlooked vegetable, but it's definitely one of Heimat New York's most beloved, especially in this liqueur. Smooth, elegant, and somehow sublime, it's a beautiful partner for gin, tonic, seltzer, and even Prosecco. Organic and vegan.
New York Distilling Company: The New Classics
New York Distilling Company has a storied history, which is to be expected as it's the oldest and largest craft distillery in New York since the Prohibition Era. Founded by Tom Potter and Allen Katz, both of whom had illustrious careers in the spirits industry before venturing out on their own, center their business around a simple philosophy: to always be purposeful and original while still paying homage to the rich history around them. They craft their spirits using many local ingredients in classic cocktail usage methodology, making sure each spirit is versatile and can shine in a wide range of drinks.
Ragtime Rye: Distilled from local New York State rye, this uncompromising whiskey is aged exclusively in full sized barrels to ensure robust flavour and nuanced finish. This whiskey warms the heart with strong aromas of vanilla on the nose leading to oak and pepper on the palate with just a hint of sandalwood and citrus to keep you coming back for more.
Ragtime Rye Single Barrel: When we had the chance to collaborate with NY Distilling on an exclusive, single-barrel whiskey, we ran, jumped, and skipped to take advantage of such an incredible opportunity. We tasted through several barrels, each unique in their own way, but it was Barrel #284 that called out to us from rack house 16C, with its lush apple and pear blossom notes, cinnamon, vanilla, and peppery spice.
Dorothy Parker Gin: Dorothy Parker was an essential member of the Algonquin Round Table, with her quick wit and self-deprecating humor unparalleled at the time. New York Distilling seeks to pay homage to this famous gin drinker with this smooth, fresh, and floral gin.
Dorothy Parker Rose Gin: This seasonal expression is the regular Dorothy Parker gin further infused with rose petals, for a springy take on one of the 20th century's greatest Martini drinkers.
Chief Gowanus Gin: Cocktail historian David Wondrich found a recipe in a colonial era distilling manual called "Approximation of Holland Gin", which purports to be a recipe that the Dutch would have used to replicate genever, their national spirit, using local ingredients. This gin, inspired by that recipe, is distilled from a mash of locally grown rye wheat and flavored only juniper and hops to mimic the grassy, tart flavors of lemons and exotic herbs. It's lightly aged to reflect the storage practices of the time, and makes a beautiful Old Fashioned or Martinez.
Neversink Spirits: A (NY) Apple A Day
Neversink Spirits began as a passion project between longtime friends and lovers of spirits Noah Braunstein and Yoni Rabino. Inspired by their lifelong adventures tasting, tinkering, sipping and enjoying cocktails from around the world, the respect and admiration for the old-world traditions are certainly present. But the team at Neversink wasn't satisfied with simply mimicking the spirits of years past, they strove to create their own unique take on the spirits they loved. They found their muse in one of New York's pride and joys - apples. That's right, Neversink distills their spirits from 100% New York grown apples resulting in a unique portfolio of spirits that stand in a class of their own.
Neversink Gin: Neversink Gin starts with a New York state apple base spirit that is carefully distilled through a blend of 11 botanicals to create a well balanced, floral and aromatic gin. Three types of fresh citrus, star anise, cardamom, cinnamon, elderflower and of course, juniper blends together seamlessly to create a full flavoured gin that has the craft and expertise and an old classic with a personality all it's own.
Neversink Bourbon Whiskey: Distilled from a mash of New York State corn, wheat and barley, the bourbon is finished in used apple brandy barrels. This aging process makes for an incredibly smooth, rich, easy going bourbon that has distinctive, yet subtle, aromas of Granny Smith apples. You know what they say about an apple a day…
Breuckelen Distilling: Hometown Advantage
Founder and distiller Brad Estabooke broke free from his doldrum life in finance to follow his passion for hand-crafted spirits, and so in 2010 Breuckelen Distilling opened its doors to Brooklyn with welcome arms. Breuckelen Distilling prides itself on being a fully self-sufficient operation, milling grain, distilling, aging and bottling on site. Using entirely local New York grains these spirits are truly made with love, from scratch, in Sunset Park, Brooklyn.
Breuckelen Glorious Gin: Made right here in Brooklyn (on 19th street to be precise), this gin is made from all New York grains and specially distilled to retain the honey and buttery characteristics of the grain. On the palate, the gin is round and refreshing ― somewhere between a London Dry and Old Tom-style in style -- and its botanical profile relies on the sweet piney-ness of rosemary and the spicy bite of citrus peel and fresh ginger.
Breuckelen 77 NY Wheat Whiskey: Made from the same locally sourced grains used into the Breuckelen Gin and aged for about 5 months in charred barrels, this whisky has an edge to it, much like its hometown. Butterscotch on the nose leading into notes of honey, toffee and burnt orange with a nicely smoked bite on the finish.
Breuckelen 77 Bonded Rye Whiskey: Bonded Rye, sometimes called bottled-in-bond, is a specific classification of whiskey that is on par with the standards of Scotch or Cognac. This whiskey, made from 100% locally sourced rye, is a master class in the bonded style. Bolder and more flavourful than your typical whiskey, it is aged for over six years for that extra finesse. Floral and fruity on the nose, while notes of dried fruits, pumpernickel bread, fresh rosemary and hints of clove and star anise develop beautifully on the palate. Organic.
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Patent images of a "charged" Ford F-150 Raptor 2021 appeared on the web
The front of the 2021 Ford F-150 Raptor high-performance pickup truck is shown in the blueprint. The document somehow made it onto the Web. It is reported that this is a real drawing depicting a powerful truck.
The new Ford F-150 Raptor goes on sale in 2021. This has been confirmed by Ford. We have already seen numerous camouflaged prototypes of the novelty that have been tested. Numerous camouflages hid almost all the details of the updated exterior, in particular, the false radiator grille.
This image was posted on a foreign forum. It is claimed to be a next-generation Raptor CAD drawing, and while we cannot verify the veracity of this claim, similar front-end details can be seen in a video of a prototype F-150 powered up.
This drawing does not show the radiator grille, but shows the front fender and hood, which have protruding holes for the Raptor-style air ducts. We have no reason to believe that the photograph and the CAD image are not genuine.
Ford did an admirable job of hiding the details of the new Raptor on its test cars. The new F-150 is definitely a conservative move in the design department, and it looks like the conservative trend will continue with the more powerful Raptor.
More interesting will be what is behind its false radiator grille. Ford now has a full-fledged competitor in the form of the powerful Ram TRX pickup. This car also features off-road suspension, and its supercharged 6.2-liter Hellcat V8 gives the Ram a huge power advantage over the current Raptor – 702 hp versus Ford's 450.
It is possible that the "blue oval" will offer a new Raptor with a hybrid V6 setup or a supercharged version of the V8 from the Mustang Shelby GT500. We expect Ford to unveil the next generation F-150 Raptor early next year.
Not so long ago, AutoTimesNews wrote that they demonstrated the fastest electric crossover of Ford. Ford has unveiled the fastest and most productive Mustang Mach-E GT electric cross, called the Performance Edition.
In China, drones without drivers will be brought to the roads for the first time
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František Švantner (Sebesér, 1912. január 29. – Prága, 1950. október 13.) szlovák regényíró. A naturalizmus kiemelkedő képviselője a szlovák irodalomban.

Élete
Szerény körülmények között nevelkedett, az apja, Leopold Švantner munkás volt, az édesanyja: Jozefína Stolárová. A tanulmányait a szülővárosában kezdte, majd Zólyombrézóban és a besztercebányai mesteriskolákban folytatta (1929–1933). Miután a tanulmányait befejezte, tanárként dolgozott több szlovák városban (Vámoson (1933–1940), Zólyombrézóban (1940–1945), Újbányán, Garamszentbenedeken), szlovák nyelvet, történelmet és földrajzot tanított. Később igazgató lett Hronovban. 1947 és 1950 között a Matica slovenská ösztöndíjas referense volt, helyi szervezetében is dolgozott, ahol az oktatás területén tevékenykedett. Tagja lett az Umelecká beseda slovenská művészeti egyesülés irodalmi osztályának, a Kreatív Film Csoport vezetője és oktatási ellenőr volt. Egy prágai kórházban agydaganatban halt meg.

Munkássága
Két alkotói korszaka: a lírai—balladai és az epikus. Oktatási intézetben dolgozott, amikor az első novelláját közzétette a Svojeť folyóiratban. A műveiben elsősorban archaikus mítoszokból és népi balladákból merített. Émile Zola, Victor Hugo, Charles-Ferdinand Ramuz, Fjodor Mihajlovics Dosztojevszkij nagy hatással voltak rá, de Edgar Allan Poe életművét is tanulmányozta. Műveiben ünnepli a természetet és a természetes életet, naturalista és lírai eszközöket használ, az irracionalitás, a fantázia elemeit, az érzékenységet és az erotikát. De mindenekelőtt az élet és a halál közötti összefüggéseket vizsgálja. Ezenkívül ábrázolja karaktereinek és a történetek eseményeinek pszichológiai, társadalmi motivációit is.

Művei
 Výpoveď (1933) Bizonyság
 Malka (novellák, 1942)
 Nevesta hôľ (regény, 1946) A havasok menyasszonya
 Život bez konca (regény, 1956) Vég nélküli élet
 Dielo 1-2 (1958–1962) Munkái 1–2.
 Dáma (regénygyűjtemény, 1966)

Magyarul
 A havasok menyasszonya (Európa Könyvkiadó / Slovenské vydavateľstvo krásnej literatúry, Budapest /  Pozsony, 1965, fordította: Bábi Tibor)
 Arccal a harmatban (Európa Könyvkiadó / Madách, Budapest / Pozsony, 1987, fordította: Bábi Tibor)
 Isten játéka  – Huszadik századi szlovák novellák (Noran Libro, Budapest, 2016)

Televíziós adaptációk
 Stretnutie (1966) Találkozó
 Dáma (1968)
 Sedliak (1968) A paraszt
 Malka (1969)
 Nevesta hôľ (film, 1971) A havasok menyasszonya
 Život bez konca (tévésorozat, 1983) Az  élet vég nélkül

Jegyzetek

Fordítás

Források

 Švantner, František Magyarul Bábelben
 Alkotói adatlapja Moly.hu

További információk
 A havasok menyasszonya (részlet)

Szlovák költők, írók
1912-ben született személyek
1950-ben elhunyt személyek
Prágaiak

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Thomson Reuters Positioned In The Leaders Quadrant in the Magic Quadrant for Enterprise Governance, Risk And Compliance Platforms
Recognized for completeness of vision and ability to execute for its Accelus Suite
LONDON - Thomson Reuters, the world's leading source of intelligent information for businesses and professionals, today announced it has been positioned by Gartner, Inc. in its Leaders Quadrant of the "Magic Quadrant for Enterprise Governance, Risk and Compliance Platforms" report published September 2, 2013.
Thomson Reuters Accelus is a leading suite of products which provide governance, risk and compliance (GRC) solutions to a broad range of regulated industries. In addition to the Enterprise GRC platform, the Accelus suite contains software and information solutions that provide specific content and functionality for board communications, financial reporting/disclosure compliance, regulatory intelligence, fraud screening, Anti-Money laundering and compliance training.
The Gartner Magic Quadrant for enterprise governance, risk and compliance (EGRC) platforms presents a global view of Gartner's assessment of the main software vendors that should be considered by organizations seeking a technology solution to support the oversight and operation of enterprise-wide risk management and compliance programs, with the overall objective being improvements in corporate governance and the ability to achieve business objectives.
Thomson Reuters Accelus was placed in the Magic Quadrant after Gartner evaluated the Thomson Reuters Enterprise GRC solution on its ability to execute and its completeness of vision. Enterprise GRC is a comprehensive audit, internal controls management, policy management and compliance software solution purpose-built to address connected governance, risk and compliance requirements.
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Zjena kerosinsjjika () er en sovjetisk spillefilm fra 1988 af Aleksandr Kajdanovskij.

Medvirkende
 Anna Mjasojedova som Olga Viktorovna
 Aleksandr Balujev som Pavel og Sergej
 Vytautas Paukste som Jurgis Petravitjus
 Sergej Veksler som Poddubnyj
 Mikhail Danilov

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Eksterne henvisninger

Sovjetiske film fra 1988
Dramafilm fra Sovjetunionen


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When the Sega Bus brought Mega Drive mania to northern Lincolnshire
As the launch of the Mega Drive Mini brings back a dose of 90s nostalgia, Mark Page remembers when Sega brought its roadshow to Humberside Airport
Mark PageNostalgia Editor (Regionals)
Mark Page, left, in front of the Sega Bus when it visited Humberside Airport on July 4, 1993
Over in America, the Mega Drive video game console – or Genesis as it was called there – was hailed by Sega as "doing what Ninten-don't" in a cheeky dig at its then-arch nemesis.
When it came to over-the-top promotional ploys, Sega took that philosophy and ran with it at every opportunity in an epic game of one-upmanship that ended up wheeling its way into northern Lincolnshire in a travelling marketing stunt so in-your-face only the likes of Coca-Cola attempt it now.
Whereas now that famous rivalry with Nintendo would likely be played out on Twitter, back then something grander was needed and it was hard for anyone to miss - enter the Sega Bus.
There may well have been more than one occasion when this garish symbol of Nineties 'cool' made its way to our part of the world but I've never forgotten its visit just over 26 years ago.
The Mega Drive Mini is available now (Image: Mirror Online)
Kids, and indeed, teenagers today will probably only know Sega as the logo on the Football Manager games, or maybe from seeing Sonic The Hedgehog on a Nintendo console – unthinkable back in the Nineties.
In those days, though, everyone had heard of Sega being as it was one of the biggest brands in the world. At the peak of its popularity, the company's flagship Mega Drive console dominated the gaming world, even outshining long-time leader Nintendo thanks to its edgier vibe and less kid-oriented approach.
This week, following in the footsteps of its old rival, the Japanese games maestros have tapped into that ceaseless obsession for retro nostalgia and re-engineered their most beloved console - the Mega Drive - in miniature, packing in 42 games, some so rare in original cartridge form you could buy a Nintendo Switch just for the cost of one antique piece of plastic.
Mark Page's Mega Drive console is still up and running after almost 30 years
It's a welcome return for a brand that was once the epitome of the Nineties' wacky creative spirit, once seen as much more trendy than Nintendo and they made sure everyone knew about it. The Sega Bus, if nothing else, was a touring celebration of the Japanese company's brief stint at the summit of the video gaming tower.
Pitched as the Sega Roadshows or Sega On The Road, all that remains of these tours now are a few pictures and anecdotes as fans try to piece together a particularly gaudy slice of gaming history.
Much to my excitement, I unexpectedly encountered one of the double-deckers at Humberside Airport during the air show on July 4, 1993, when Concorde roared its way into northern Lincolnshire.
If anything, to eight-year-old me, once I saw that white bus emblazoned with livery featuring Sonic and his fox pal Tails, the supersonic jet almost became a secondary concern.
By that point, I was already a massive Sega fan having gratefully received a Mega Drive for my birthday the year before - the Asian version, that is, which was always the classiest-looking variant with its huge gold '16-BIT' emblem.
So, already totally hyped from the thunderous Concorde zooming in, I was elated beyond measure at seeing my favourite thing in the whole world at that moment in time roll in front of me in bus form.
What would be inside? Games I hadn't seen before? Free gifts? I eagerly joined the queue beneath the blistering summer sun in a field off the A18, waiting for the moment I could be holed up in this mysterious mobile cavern of Sega goodness.
The Sega Bus came to the region on the same day as Concorde
Finally boarding the bus, I was greeted by a darkened bottom deck packed with various Sega consoles around the sides for people to try out. Each was running a specific game they were trying to push at the time and we were given around five minutes to try them out. I remember spending the entire stint in this room getting to grips with the mediocre Batman Returns on the portable Game Gear. So far, not too exciting, but then we went upstairs and the real fun began.
There were around ten or so Mega Drives hooked up to portable televisions, each running a copy of Sonic The Hedgehog 2.
We were told we had a few minutes, I forget how many but less than ten, to play the game and amass the highest possible score. The winner would be showered in applause and receive a certificate and some gifts.
The tricky part in Chemical Plant zone in Sonic The Hedgehog 2
I didn't realise it at the time, in fact I thought I had no chance at all, but I clearly had a distinct advantage over most of the others as I'd spent the past eight months mastering every facet of this particular game.
I started to suspect I may be in with a shout at getting my hands on this newly-coveted Sega tat when I breezed past the tricky rising waters part on Chemical Plant zone while the others were still tackling Dr Robotnik's drilling machine in Emerald Hill. By the time proceedings were halted, I'd got up to the boss in Aquatic Ruin zone without so much as losing a ring. If you've played the game, you'll know what I'm talking about!
Shortly thereafter one of the Sega crew made us all pause our games before wandering around with a clipboard noting down the scores.
After a brief wait, I was announced as the winner; a subdued victory given the competition, but I didn't care as the only thing eight-year-old me had won before was my primary school's 'pupil of the month' award on a couple of occasions and you didn't get a goody bag with that.
I can't remember everything that was included but there was some sort of foldable card wallet, a few other things, and, of course, a certificate confirming I had "left 'em standing on the Sega Bus" and was now "a member of the official Sega crew". That piece of paper was hung on my bedroom wall for years but I have no idea where it is now.
Twenty-six years later and, after Sega gradually - and tragically - faded out of relevance, we've come full circle and the sleek black machine threatens to become cool again. Maybe that most eccentric of video games companies will too.
All I know is, when I fire up Sonic 2 on the new Mini, all I'll be thinking about is collecting those golden rings on that unforgettable afternoon near Kirmington all those years ago - and probably now being much worse at the game!
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Get to sleep in the brightest conditions with the Lights Out Sleep Mask, which, according to weblog Cool Tools, helps you go dark almost anywhere.
I was stationed for a couple months in Qatar and am currently stationed in Kuwait. The mask is more effective and comfortable than the other ones I've worn. You can open your eyes no matter the time of day and think it's the darkest time of night. It blocks the light most effectively due to the contour over the nose.
The author also says that the mask's room for your eyes allows you to completely open your eyes, see nothing but black, and keeps your eyes from drying out. Add this one to our list of the best ways to sleep smarter and better. The mask will set you back $10 on Amazon.


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Allomyces é um género de fungos quitrídios  da família Blastocladiaceae. Foi descrito pela primeira vez pelo micologista britânico Edwin John Butler em 1911. espécies desse género possuem um talo policêntrico e reproduzem-se assexuadamente por meio de zoósporos  flagelados. Eles vivem, em sua maioria, isolados em solos de países tropicais, comumente em lagoas, campos de arroz e rios lentos.

Espécies
Allomyces anomalus
Allomyces arbusculus
Allomyces attomyces
Allomyces catenoides
Allomyces cystogenus
Allomyces javanicus
Allomyces kniepii
Allomyces macrogynus
Allomyces moniliformis
Allomyces neomoniliformis
Allomyces reticulatus
Allomyces strangulata

Ligações externas

Gêneros de fungos


It's super easy to allow struggles and adversity to get us down and stuck where we don't want to be. When we've messed up, it can seem like the hardest thing to do to pick ourselves up and keep moving forward.
But you know what? It can be done. I'm living proof!
I was so frustrated first thing yesterday morning. I was filled with anger and tension and I wanted to destroy something! Obviously, I would never harm another soul and I've learned from the past that destroying material things does little good for a situation (however, demolition can help channel that anger into something productive!).
On our way to church we stopped to put gas in the car. Our family has a habit of grabbing donuts and drinks from QuickTrip on Sunday mornings, but I corrected that habit months ago by choosing parfaits, fruit, and protein bars instead!
Yesterday, I lost control. I lost my MIND! I was MAD. I was OVER IT. I was getting a donut.
I stood there for a bit just looking at the donuts. I argued with myself. I had myself talked out of getting one. But before I knew what happened I'd talked myself right back into it. I chose a pudding-filled, chocolate iced donut to go with my big bottle of water. I devoured it. I liked it. But then, I realized it was gone. It was in my stomach... all that sugar and grossness adding little to no nutritional value. Not the best way to start my morning.
I spent time evaluating that chain of events; my emotions, my actions, my reactions, my feelings when it was all said and done. And I decided I had to let it go. It happened. It's behind me. I'm not the person I once was! I stood there and contemplated getting one where as, in the past, I wouldn't have considered NOT getting one. I didn't get two or three donuts. I didn't get a bottle of flavored milk! I don't have to allow it to mess up my eating for the rest of the day. I don't have to allow it to keep me from doing good things, like going to the gym!
Do you know how much stronger I feel after going through that? I feel like a ROCK STAR today! I couldn't believe I went to the gym and worked for an hour to burn that donut. It felt incredible... and I can't wait to go back! I'm continuing to make good eating decisions and have probably done even better SINCE eating that donut.
The song "Brand New Day" has been stuck in my head since the donut incident of 2013. I can so relate to it. Reaching out to God has been the one thing that's kept me holding on for this long because I know He'll get me through each trial, as long as I move aside and let Him do amazing things! I hope you enjoy it!


Diamond Mountain welcomes all DMU alumni with Vajrayogini initiation to celebrate Vajrayogini Day with us at Diamond Mountain with a special vow renewal ceremony. Reconnect with your vajra family, reconnect with Diamond Mountain.
Join your Vajra brothers and sisters at Diamond Mountain Retreat Center to renew your Vajrayana vows. The group self-initiation ceremony will be held on Monday, December 31st, 2018 (Vajrayogini Day) from 2:00-7:00pm followed by an open New Year's Eve Celebration (David Stumpf will be leading an open teaching on the 3 Principal Paths December 28, 2018 – January 1, 2019. We'll be joining his group to celebrate the New Year!).
There will be no Master of Ceremonies, we'll simply renew our vows together using the Vajra Yogini Self-Initiation Ceremony Text. The ceremony is free of charge, group meals may be available upon request for an additional fee. Please let us know if you are interested in this option when you register.
For the vow renewal ceremony, please bring your Vajrayogini Empowerment Text (TCS 7), Bell, Dorje & Drum, Dutsi, a Vase, Conch shell, a 5-colored string and offerings for Vajrayogini. If you no longer have your Vajrayogini Empowerment Text, you can request a pdf (free) or hardcopy ($75) from Diamond Mountain.
We recommend renting a car from Tucson airport for the weekend and carpooling with friends. If there are folks who need a ride, we'll try and pair you up with someone who has rented a car and has open seats. Unfortunately, at this time Diamond Mountain is not able to provide transportation to/from the airport.
If you wish to stay overnight at Diamond Mountain, we are offering a discounted weekend package which includes 2 nights accommodation (Sunday & Monday).
^Group rooms accommodate up to 4 guests, some have bunks beds.
*Private rooms accommodate 1 guest. Kitchen and Bathroom facilities are shared with other guests.
**Private Cottages accommodate 1 guest. Kitchen and Bathroom facilities are not shared with other guests.
Most of our Eco-friendly cottages retreat include 12-volt solar electricity, composting toilets and passive solar design which allows them to naturally stay cooler in the summer and warmer in the winter.
All economy cottages include 12-volt solar electricity, a composting toilet, a full kitchen and clean, running water. Some cottages have solar heated hot water while others have on-demand hot water systems. Our economy cottages are more rustic in design and most have an outdoor shower.
All standard cottages include 12-volt solar electricity, a composting toilet, an indoor shower, a full kitchen and clean, running water. Some cottages have solar heated hot water while others have on-demand hot water systems.
Our deluxe cottage can house up to 5 people, has on-the-grid AC electricity, 2 flush toilets, an indoor shower, a full kitchen, on-demand hot water and clean, running water.
Please visit our Cottages page for more details.