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From Nature To Red Velvet; Here's Top 8 Girlband With Dark Concept
Meet These K-Pop Girl Group With Their Unique Dark Concept!
In the K-Pop world, each group has to stick or changing its concept during each comeback. One of the main reasons is to entertain their fans so they won't get bored. Also, the important thing is attracting new fans to the fandom. We can see some group that has a stick to their teen crush and self love concept like ITZY, or always changing concept in each comeback like Red Velvet.
But for the past two years, girl groups did not only stick to cute or either girl crush concept; some of them even try a nebulous concept with the hidden meaning behind their comeback. Like our tittle, today, Channel-Korea will talk about eight girl groups with a vague idea.
Curious which girl group are they? Well then, without any further due, let's started our topic for today!
NATURE's Girls
NATURE was a girl group under CH Entertainment that debuted on August 3, 2018. Then on June 17, 2020, NATURE comeback with a third single 'Nature World: Code M, with the title track called 'Girls.'
But the day before it released, the production team have to re-edit 'Girls' MV again since it was banned from the television programs. The reason is that there are a few provocative scenes in the music video. Responding to the issue CH Entertainment comment, "It was true that the music video 'Girls' belongs to NATURE, were not feasible on the television." They continued, "We already sent 'Girl's' music video again that has been edited, and the newer version is now checked."
Through the teaser of 'Girls' released before, we could see some horror and thrilling scenes that shows the new side of NATURE. Here is the teaser video:
And for the 'Girls' MV, NATURE released both the edited and uncensored version. Here are both of the MV for you guys!
Edited Vesion
Uncensored Version
This song was telling from a girl's perspective, where she says to the person they love to stop playing around with their innocent heart. The more he/she messing around, the girl became more childish than before.
There are many reactions for the 'Girls' MV, especially the uncensored one; here is a response from one of the YouTuber's.
DREAMCATCHER's Chase Me
A re-debut girl group that was formed by Happy Face Entertainment in 2017, consisting of seven members. Dreamcatcher was known for its dark and rock music type of genre. We could say that they are consistent with the night. Concept. Then on January 13, 2017, the group released their title song MV called 'Chase Me.'
Before we explained the whole music video scene, here are the official MV for you guys:
Chase Me was not an ordinary mv, there is a hidden story behind it. We will show you some of the critical scenes, also with the explanation in it.
It was all started when a paranormal investigator man checks into room 808. As he struggles to open the room door, the light begins to flicker. We then see JIU standing in the hallway while holding a doll with a red dress.
The man sees her but when he pulls out a camera and directs it towards JIU, she's nowhere to be seen in the camera view.
While the man is resting, SUA hypnotized him (and the way she swung the pendant was like how she rings the bell in their previous mv 'Fly High'). He then wakes up, knowing that SUA was there, but right after the man turns his back, shes disappear.
The hypnosis started to affect him, the man began to see that his reflection is delayed. He also gets a nightmare whenever he sleeps.
Each of the members takes turns to torment the investigator, like how Siyeon holds the door in place.
Gahyeon throws all the book on the ground, while Yoo Hyeon changing all the room number to '808' that will confuse him later.
During the bridge of the song, we see the man inspecting the camera surveillance that he already installed before. The man began to see himself, crawling away from someone. It wasn't shown on the camera, but instead, we get a flashback where JIU walking straight towards him.
For the complete theory you can watch the full video below:
f(x)'s Red Light
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A girl group from SM Entertainment always comes back with a unique style of music. One of their comeback in 2014, which is 'Red Light,' gains a lot of attention, either local or international people. The reason behind it was because of how dark the concept it, compared to their previous releases.
There is also a theory behind the lyrics and music video of 'Red Light,' don't worry because we will give you the information about it.
"Breath for a moment. This isn't a war" – In every pre-chorus of the song, we get this 'Breath for a moment like where Krystal sings her line, then we get a glimpse of Amber and the others who are just sitting somewhere quietly. It always happens just before every chorus of 'Red Light,' where a calm situation comes before the storm.
And as soon the chorus comes, beat drops and the volumes exploding both sound and visual aspect. When one sings, then another member voices echos through the lyrics, a person humming, EDM turns up, it was all jumbled up like that. F (x) truly makes the music turns into complete chaos but also something horrifyingly beautiful to listen to. Just like one of their lyrics sentences, this was the 'madness' they are talking about.
Media, Religion, Caterpillar
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"Think about it, what was it that made us stop" – While watching 'Red Light' MV, there's a form of mass media consumption. At the 1:29 minute, there is a scene where an evil media man was programming the masses. But this time, f(x) used to deliver their message. They urge people to 'look for the special emergency exit,' which is your quiet place to think and make your personal decision. The group also uses mass media to tell us to run away from harmful mass media.
"Open your eyes wide
You're about to crash, stop the speeding
Be the witness of changes
When everyone being quite
In front of the rough caterpillar that is being pushed."
The word 'caterpillar' on the lyrics represents someone slow and stubborn to conform to this society's high standards. With the insane pace of the music, this slow caterpillar was being pushed to go faster, just like f(x). They also mention in the lyrics that the caterpillar always followed by an explosive chorus; that's mean that you can't be fast all the time because you will be crashed and burn.
But if you slow down, you'll always be stuck as a caterpillar. So that means f(x) want you guys to be both. When there is a red light or dangerous signs, better be careful and switch to the other way.
"Boy your excuse of trying your best
are just filled with doubts on me
True love might be a prolonged wave."
F(x) also has a message to the boys who still try to win their hearts, just like what they did in the previous song. While Luna and Amber take part in the lyrics above, both show a cruel persona. They didn't want him to push so fast because love is something that takes time to bloom. If it was rushed, it's going to collapse.
As we get into the bridge part, the music slows down, and we see Luna and the others looking at the clear skies. Unlike the earlier scenes, where there are no red lights, loud instrumental that buzzing our ears or the girl's arrogant and enigmatic poker faces. It was just a peaceful scene where f(x) singing in a soft tone. The members look very pure and clean, and we also see the beautiful moments where their handclasp together while admiring the calming view.
Conclusion of the Theory?
aminoapps.comF(x)'s Red Light was showing us how our beliefs are being shaped and influenced how we all react to certain things without thinking of it before because we were programmed. It also critiques how we live so dangerously in our attempts to please the higher standards of living.
So if we make it into a list, it will be:
Live fast if you want to.
But be aware of the signs of danger or red light.
Stop when the red lights appear, or you'll only hurt yourself.
If they tell you otherwise but you know better, run away!
Don't forget to cherish what's genuinely precious for you.
Before we move to the next list, let us watch f(x)'s the music video for 'Red Light' bellow!
There is a theory that the lyrics of 'Red Light' are dedicated to the Sewol tragedy that also happened in 2014. If you look closely at the full words, it shows a critique towards the captain and some of the crew ship that irresponsible towards the accident.
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Blog Tour: The Tuscan Contessa by Dinah Jeffereries
July 25, 2020 July 25, 2020 ~ celiamoontown	~ Leave a comment
Published by Penguin Viking, 23 July 2020, 368 pages, £2.99
I've been an avid fan of Dinah Jefferies since The Tea Planter's Wife; always entranced by her divine descriptions of far-flung places, historical detail and quietly powerful heroines. It's always the highlight of my year when a new Dinah Jefferies novel is announced. My favourite is The Silk Merchant's Daughter, which is set in colonial-era Vietnam. This latest venture has an experimental approach and is set in Italy during the Second World War.
The novel has everything to love about Jefferies' writing; the stunning scene-setting that makes you feel the warm Mediterranean breeze on the nape of your neck. It's about two fascinating and very different women who fight for their freedom and the men they love: elegant and refined Contessa Sofia, and confident and daring Maxine, an Italian-American spy. Like all Jefferies' leading ladies, they have admirable courage and learn about their identity through place. It's also brimming with emotion; comforting joy, age-old love, passion, heart-ache, striking pain and unrestrained desire. You'll easily marvel at the sheer beauty of the Tuscan landscape contrasted with the horrors of the German occupation.
Unfortunately, I didn't find this as strong as her previous work. I was missing the exciting build-up of a central love story from the old formula, as well as the unassuming nature of the heroine. Sofia and Maxine are different from Jefferies' previous characters and I found it tricky to connect with them, especially as the focus was split between them. Some passages were also quite long and slow at times, causing the momentum to slip and feel scattered. Even though this wasn't for me this time, I appreciate the author's attempt to try new concepts, the gorgeous writing and careful research.
Many thanks to the Viking team for my copy!
Blog Tour: Beach Read by Emily Henry
June 12, 2020 June 12, 2020 ~ celiamoontown	~ Leave a comment
Published by Penguin, 20th August 2020, 368 pages, 99p (kindle)
Don't be fooled by the bright 'n' breezy cover design and the catchy title. This is a 'women's fiction'-romance crossover with an edge. What do I mean by that? Emily Henry manages to balance cosy and light with razor-sharp flirting, intense love scenes and dark tones, making it much more than a jolly 'romcom'. It's a fiery force to be reckoned with and will be more sizzling than this year's impending heatwave.
The plot is a hate-to-love one (my favourite) with a binding pact. Bestselling romance writer January, suffering from a family upheaval and loss, moves into her father's old beach house to escape the universe and come to terms with the heavy secrets the house symbolises. As it turns out, her next-door neighbour happens to be Gus – THE Gus from college – arrogant acclaimed writer of 'serious' award-winning fiction. The Gus who represents everything she despises whilst also being incredibly handsome and doesn't seem to remember her. They're forced to bump into each other in the adorable small town, with charming indie book store and quirky secondaries included. As sparks are fired (or more like delicious daggers), they realise that they're both stuck with writer's block and dare the other to write their genre by the end of the summer. Gus will write romance and January will do Hemmingway rip-offs.
I read this during the pre-lockdown commute, once upon a time. I remember that the dialogue was so fast-paced and witty, it flew out of my kindle to prod my sleepy face awake against the pale morning sun. I can guarantee it really is 'laugh-out' hilarious. What I love the most are the original jokes that amplify refreshing dialogue. Many authors play it safe for romantic conversations, but Emily Henry seems to have taken the time and care to experiment with new topics. I felt that the pacing did slow down significantly towards the end, especially after the characters have cooled off. As a result, the revelations about her family's past may have arrived too late.
In essence, it sets the bar for summer romances this year.
Many thanks to Georgia at Penguin for my copy.
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Blog Tour: The Two Lives of Lydia Bird by Josie Silver
February 8, 2020 February 8, 2020 ~ celiamoontown	~ Leave a comment
Published by Penguin Viking, 30 January 2020, 431 pages, 0.99p (kindle)
A few pages in and I already felt like weeping. With her debut One Day in December (2018), Josie Silver proved to be the go-to author for a story radiating with conflicting emotions and the question mark of life. She explores the latter with more depth and a supernatural twist in her latest book, pushing for a bit more tears than fuzzy romance.
The Two Lives… is about the eponymous heroine's struggle to deal with the loss of her fiancé Freddie, especially because whenever she falls asleep, she meets him. But this is not just a typical dream, it is a pinch-me, alternative world, where Lydia continues her life with Freddie as if he had never died. Reminiscent of the TV drama 'Awake' (2012), but without the psychological creepiness, it conveys the tension of what the heart wants and what it needs. Josie blends light comedy, bouts of pain and mystery, as the reader is intrigued by what the strange 'Asleep' world represents and its connection to the real world. Underneath the surface is a developing love story that emerges when Lydia gradually gains control of both her lives.
As someone who, fortunately, has not experienced grief of this level, the themes explored did not affect me as it might do another reader. I would like to say that Josie never strays into unbearable intensity, but has a style that is comforting. Her pacing glides smoothly, weaving in and out of every characters' exclamation, pause and full stop. A true (and addictive) delight to read during my winter commute.
Many thanks to Georgia at Viking for my copy xxx
Blog Tour: The Missing Sister by Dinah Jefferies
March 30, 2019 March 30, 2019 ~ celiamoontown	~ 1 Comment
Published by Penguin Viking Books, 21 March 2019, £3.50
Another true gem from Dinah Jefferies! Packed with gorgeous detail, mystery, humour, and romance. Any season, any day, any time- a new Dinah Jefferies book will whisk you away into an exotic vintage dream. After a few pages of The Missing Sister, you will be strolling down dynamic streets of 1930s Burma feeling the humidity and getting peckish for the local food.
Jefferies is already established as one of my favourite writers, her addictive stories are always flowing beautifully as the far-flung settings she visits. The Missing Sister is the most mysterious addition to her repertoire. It is about a young English woman called Belle, who takes up a job as a singer for a hotel in Burma. Her father had just passed away and she has no connections left at home. She recently found a newspaper clipping that stated how her parents were living in Rangoon when their baby daughter disappeared; a daughter that they had before her and that she never knew about. She decides to go to Burma, still under British colonial rule, to see if there are any remnants of her parent's history and her past.
Racial politics and mental health are the two main compelling themes, especially the treatment of women suffering from mental health problems. Ignorance is recognised as the biggest enemy. Interwoven with Belle's new adventure are segments of her mother's life from a few decades earlier. These chapters are written in the first person, which compared to Belle's third person POV are a little jarring, but certainly, thicken the plot. I love how Belle begins to connect threads of mystery and how friendly characters she meets along the way appear disturbingly suspicious. Moving melancholia and heart-fluttering moments punctuate continuously- and what a wonderful ending!
Many thanks to Georgia Taylor at Penguin for my review copy
Blog Tour: Whistle in the Dark by Emma Healey
January 24, 2019 ~ celiamoontown	~ Leave a comment
Published by Viking, Jan 2018 (paperback), 336 pages, £6.99
A carefully constructed story about mother-daughter relationships, paranoia, and trust. Emma Healey has a talent for exposing the disturbing nature of a fragmented family.
I was blown away by her debut, Elizabeth is Missing, but felt tepid about this second novel. The pacing was slower and it found it hard to empathise with some of the characters.
Lana, a teenage girl, goes missing during an art retreat in the country. After a few days, she is found by the police, to the relief of her parents. However, she cannot remember what happened during her time away or to her mother's suspicion, is deliberately hiding something. So her mother, Jen, keeps probing her, hoping that she would open up. She goes through multiple theories, thinking up all kinds of solutions to engage with her daughter. At the same time, Lana becomes more distant and begins to change her habits, as if her character is distorted. Jen is certain something happened and begins comparing her relationship with her daughter before and after the incident, her paranoia driving the whole family mad.
To an impressive degree, Healy creates a quietly turbulent situation, where nothing is quite right. But we can't quite put our finger on what exactly is wrong. Everything is hanging in suspense, the bonds between the family are barely being kept together, but not broken yet. Instead of chapters, it's structured in episodes, flash backs, random thoughts- reflecting the shards of memories and suspicions the mother has to piece together. However, it felt too fragmented and left me grappling with what concept to focus on. I found it tricky to get a fuller understanding of the characters; Lana felt too mysterious and Jen started to get quite frustrating. During traumatic times, you would expect anyone to be more than frazzled, but her lack of strength was more annoying than endearing.
The ending was interesting, not the gut-pull Elizabeth is Missing had, but a quieter inward revelation which is chilling in its own way. Unfortunately, the route the novel took to get to the final point perhaps undermined the impact it should have had.
Thank you so much to Georgia Taylor from Viking for my copy
*EXCERPT REVEAL* Only a Breath Apart by Katie McGarry
January 9, 2019 ~ celiamoontown	~ 1 Comment
I am delighted to reveal an excerpt of Only a Breath Apart by Katie McGarry as part of the blog tour for her new novel, out on the 22nd January.
Would you dare to defy destiny? Are our destinies written in stone? Do we become nothing more than the self-fulfilling prophesies of other people's opinions? Or can we dare to become who we believe we were born to be?
"A gorgeous, heartfelt journey of redemption and love" (Wendy Higgins), ONLY A BREATH APART is a young adult contemporary novel from critically acclaimed Katie McGarry. "Haunting, authentic, and ultimately hopeful" (Tammara Webber), ONLY A BREATH APART will be available on all retailers on January 22, 2019!
About ONLY A BREATH APART:
Jesse dreams of working the land that's been in his family forever. But he's cursed to lose everything he loves most.
Scarlett is desperate to escape her "charmed" life. But leaving a small town is easier said than done.
Despite their history of heartbreak, when Jesse sees a way they can work together to each get what they want, Scarlett can't say no.Each midnight meeting between Jesse and Scarlett will push them to confront their secrets and their feelings for each other.
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"Gritty and real, Only a Breath Apart is a story of hope conjured from pain, strength drawn from innocence, and love earned from self-respect. Beautiful, poignant, and fierce."
―Kristen Simmons, critically acclaimed author of the Article 5 series
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I'm defying my parents by attending a funeral. Reckless and adventurous teenage behavior, I know. Most seventeen-year-olds lie to their parents so they can go on a date with a forbidden boy or attend a party where there will be questionable behavior. Me? I'm outright lying to my dad, and it's because Jesse Lachlin's grandmother died.
The entire way here I've questioned my sanity, but I don't know how I'd live with myself if I stayed home. Jesse Lachlin used to be my childhood best friend. We were inseparable. We had the type of friendship people strive to have, and then, a few years ago, he cut me so deeply that I still bleed. But ten-year-old me would have never abandoned a hurting Jesse. So today I'm not only honoring the memory of Jesse's grandmother, but also the memory of our dead friendship.
On my way to the funeral, the high grass of the field swats at my legs, but I don't mind the sting. I love walking barefoot in grass, I love the smell of the earth and I love that brief feeling of freedom open spaces can provide.
It's the dog days of August. The type of hot that starts when the sun rises and makes you sweat through your clothes within minutes. While my skin and palms are on fire, the pads of my feet are cool against the dirt. The heat is unwelcome, but the sky is deep blue and the sun is bright, and for that, I can be grateful.
Walking out of the field, I stop short of crossing the one-lane road to slip on the flats that dangle from my fingertips. My mother would be mortified if she knew I was entering a church in a cotton daisy-print sundress. It's not one of the dresses with stiff fabric and impossible back zippers she would have picked for me at an overpriced department store. It's the type that's machine-washable and breathable. The type of dress Jesse's grandmother would have given her stamp of approval.
I can practically hear my mother heavily sigh and mumble my name, Scarlett, as if it were her personal, private curse word. Mom believes there's a certain way to dress and behave, and I'm breaking all sorts of her rules today. Watch out, world. I'm officially rebellious.
I smile to myself because I'm the opposite of rebellious. For the last few years, I've followed every rule. I'm the teacher's pet and the girl with straight A's. I'm the poster child of perfection, and have earned every snarky ice princess comment Jesse's friends whisper about me in the school hallways because he and I no longer speak.
There are only six cars in the parking lot of the white church, and that makes me frown. I thought more people would have wanted to attend. Jesse's mud-covered pickup is there, and so is an unnaturally clean black Mercedes that belongs to his uncle. This ought to be interesting. Jesse and his uncle have a mutual hate for each other that runs deeper than any root of any tree.
Movement to my right and I slowly turn my head. Shivers run down my spine at the sight of Glory Gardner. Even though I'm seventeen and too old for ghost stories, I still can't shake the ones regarding this woman. Girls would whisper over lunch boxes that Glory was a witch. As I grew older, I understood that witch meant con artist. She claims she can read palms, tarot cards and "sees" spirits from beyond the dead. All for a glorious fee.
She's a beautiful woman—long dirty blond hair that's untamed, even in a bun, and she has an eclectic taste in clothing. Today she wears a white peasant shirt and a flowing skirt made of material that shimmers in the sun.
Glory watches me like I watch her, with morbid curiosity. I knew her as a child, back when Jesse and I ran wild in the fields near her home, but we haven't talked in years.
She stands under the shade of a towering weeping willow. There are lots of those trees around here. Mom says it's because there is too much water in the ground. I say it's because the people in this town have cried too many tears. Mom doesn't like my answer.I tilt my head toward the church, an unspoken question if Glory will be joining me. She shakes her head no. I'm not shocked. According to rumors, Glory will go up in flames if she enters the house of God. But who knows? Maybe I will, too.
The church is one of those picturesque, historical, one-room school buildings squeezed between a cornfield on one side and a hay field on the other. A huge steeple with a bell attempts to reach the heavens, but like anything created by a human, it falls tragically short.
The foreboding wooden door makes no noise as I open it, and I'm able to slip in without a huge, squeaking announcement. Orange light filters in through the dark stained glass windows, and its struggling beams reveal millions of dancing particles of dust.
On the altar, there's no casket, but there is an urn. My heart dips—Suzanne is dead. I used to wish she were my grandmother, and many times, she treated me as if I belonged to her. Suzanne was the epitome of love, and the world feels colder now that she's gone.
Choosing a spot in the back, I drop into a pew, and as I scan the church my stomach churns. How is it possible that this place is so barren?
Besides the Funeral Brigade, or the FB, as I like to refer to them, there aren't many people here. The FB are the older group of woman who attend every funeral in our small town even if they didn't know the person. Attending funerals isn't my idea of fun, but who am I to judge?
The FB sit directly behind the one person the town believes to be the lone sane member of the Lachlin family, probably because he isn't blood related—Jesse's uncle.
On the left side of the church is Jesse. Only Jesse. And that causes a painful pang in my chest. Where are his stinking friends? The anarchists in training who follow Jesse wherever he goes? Where is the rest of the town? Yes, Suzanne was polarizing, but still, where is any respect?Quietly, so I don't draw attention to myself, I slip from the right set of pews to the left. Someone should be on Jesse's side, and it's sad it has to be me.
A door at the front of the church opens, and the pastor walks out from the addition the church build on as a small office ten years ago. I would have thought any pastor assigned to this place would be as ancient as this church. Sort of like an Indiana Jones Knights Templar scenario where he lives forever as long as he stays inside. But no, he's the youngest pastor from the main, newer church in town. His name is Pastor Hughes, and he's a thirty-something black man with a fit build who is just cute enough that he should be starring in a movie.
The pastor looks up, and he flinches as if startled. I peek over my shoulder then sigh. Clearly, he's surprised to see me. Flipping fantastic.
His reaction, and the fact he won't stop staring, causes every person to turn their heads. Lovely. I've had dreams like this where I enter a room and become the center of attention. Only in my dreams it's at school, it's my classmates and I'm naked, but still, this is disconcerting.
Eventually, the FB and Jesse's uncle return their attention to the front, but Jesse doesn't. He rests his arm on the back of the pew, and it's hard to ignore that he's made me his sole focus, but I do my best to act as if I don't notice.
To help, I concentrate on what my mom taught me as a child—to make sure the skirt of my dress is tucked appropriately so that my thighs don't show. I then fold my hands in my lap and straighten to a book-on-head posture. I can be the ice princess people claim me to be.
Five pews separate me and Jesse, and it's not nearly enough. My cheeks burn under his continued inspection. Jesse has done this a handful of times since our freshman year. Glance at me as if I'm someone worth looking at, someone worth laughing with a little too loud and smiling with a little too much. Then he remembers who I am and snaps his gaze to someone else.
But he's not looking away now.
Katie McGarry Bio:
Katie McGarry was a teenager during the age of grunge and boy bands and remembers those years as the best and worst of her life. She is a lover of music, happy endings, reality television, and is a secret University of Kentucky basketball fan.
Katie is the author of full length YA novels, PUSHING THE LIMITS, DARE YOU TO, CRASH INTO YOU, TAKE ME ON, BREAKING THE RULES, and NOWHERE BUT HERE and the e-novellas, CROSSING THE LINE and RED AT NIGHT. Her debut YA novel, PUSHING THE LIMITS was a 2012 Goodreads Choice Finalist for YA Fiction, a RT Magazine's 2012 Reviewer's Choice Awards Nominee for Young Adult Contemporary Novel, a double Rita Finalist, and a 2013 YALSA Top Ten Teen Pick. DARE YOU TO was also a Goodreads Choice Finalist for YA Fiction and won RT Magazine's Reviewer's Choice Best Book Award for Young Adult Contemporary fiction in 2013.
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The Kiss Quotient by Helen Hoang (Audio experience)
December 27, 2018 ~ celiamoontown	~ Leave a comment
July 2018, 336 pages, Corvus, £2.48 (ex Amazon Whispersync)
Scrolling through twitter, I read about an author who is gathering praised for diversifying romance. Helen Hoang's The Kiss Quotient is a love story with an autistic heroine and Vietnamese American hero. It engages sharply with issues about disability and social norms without compromising on heat and drama. Always grumbling about how there is a lack of representation and people of colour in romance, I don't make as much effort as I should to seek out alternative stories. Hoang proves that our much loved formula-genre is ever more enhanced with voices that are usually excluded.
I'm not sure why romance is dominated by the white boy meets girl scenario, the answer lies somewhere uncomfortable and complicated. The stigma that the romance genre carries, in general, makes it hard for those within the industry to criticise it at all. But I'm glad there are authors shaking things up while keeping what we love best: lurve.
Hoang was recently diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder, previously known as Asberger's Syndrome. The creation of her heroine, Stella Lane, was modeled close to her personal journey with autism. Stella is a successful economist, but struggles with social situations especially reading social cues and is very sensitive to sensory disturbances, such as loud noise. This makes dating a nightmare. Feeling great pressure from her parents to find a husband she decides to be practical and hires an escort to teach her how to be the perfect girlfriend. Enter Michael, a very good looking guy down on his luck and facing bankruptcy. He has resorted to escorting to make ends meet. When he meets Stella, he realises that she is no ordinary client. What she is proposing sounds ridiculous and dangerous, but he finds himself tempted just to spend more time with her. This is where the reader gets hooked into their unique dynamic.
The teacher-student-contract plot does of course crop up all the time, and it's one of my favourites (Educating Caroline by Patricia Cabot). However, Hoang introduces a new spin to this reverse 'Pretty Woman' story, by dealing with ideas of cultural differences, social expectations and class. Nothing too heavy.
I listened to this on audiobook- my first time listening to romance. Quite an experience! Mostly exciting, but I do not recommend tuning in when you are in crowded places. Sometimes the dialogue felt very slow moving at times, but I'm not sure whether that was from the narrator or writing. Overall, this is a wonderful read that paves a promising future for the industry.
Blog Tour: One Day in December by Josie Silver
September 1, 2018 September 1, 2018 ~ celiamoontown	~ 1 Comment
Published 18 Oct, Penguin, 432 pages, 99p on Amazon Monthly Kindle deal
If you want to weep, laugh, melt and cry out in anguish during the chilly months, then One Day in December is your perfect fix, an ideal Christmas romance for fans of Richard Curtis tearjerkers. It not only deals with the sentimental and cosy parts that love-stories should tick off, but the infernal frustration and rage involved. This debut novel proves that fate can be both cruel and wondrous.
I do genuinely believe in love at first sight, or a certain connection that two people can have which is almost instant. You have to believe in this theory, even a tiny bit, to enjoy the story. Two strangers, Laurie and Jack, glance at each other through a misty bus window and experience just that. Everybody knows how buses can get during the winter; jam-packed, foggy and cough-fumed. For Laurie, all of this evaporates for one second of life-altering, mysterious magic. Then it's gone as her bus drives away. She spends a whole year searching for 'bus-boy' only to be introduced to him as her best-friend's new boyfriend. She convinces herself the whole concept of Jack as her instant soul mate is insane and gets on with life. And life certainly barges through, another point this novel conveys successfully. Through new careers, holidays, illnesses and even marriage, time slips by ruthlessly. The only way to claim moments is to be fearless and take chances. Ten years can be filled with everything and nothing.
We have all been a Laurie; out of uni and trying to figure out how to be independent. She is sweet, passionate and realistic. I have just watched the Bridget Jones double dose of lunatic and heart-warming tumbles. The films came out when I was too young to understand all the jokes grown-up girls and mums were making around me. One Day… reads like a homage to the great Bridget. It has the same hilarious manic narration but navigates a style of its own. It does well in keeping a reader's attention through the spirals of diverting events. The language was at times quite dated, perhaps a generation behind. Overall, it was a pleasure to have been part of Laurie's and Jack's beautiful journey, which truly left me in awe about life's magic moments.
Many thanks to Georgia Taylor at Penguin General for my copy xxx
Born to be Wilde By Eloisa James (Wildes #2)
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Always a perfect weekend read
Published by Piatkus Books, 31st July 2018, 384 pages, £5.99
Born to be Wilde begins beautifully, as all of Eloisa James' novels, perfect for early morning commutes and lazy Sunday noons. It instantly claims you from the first few sentences and fills you with that warm, soothing glow you expect from a classic regency romance.
Lavinia Gray, friend of the scandalous Wildes clan who we were introduced to in Wilde in Love, is in trouble. The money has gone and her mother has committed crimes. In a fit of desperation she turns to Parth Sterling, unofficial Wilde member, bosom pal of her friends' husbands and self-made rich bachelor. Despite being the one who has always irritated her, prickled her with his comments about her frivolity, caused her to retaliate with childish taunts, she asks for his hand in marriage. But he turns her down. That is what she expected anyway. Why would sensible, serious Parth want her anyway? And she doesn't want a man who lacks understanding, compassionate and respect. As she comes to terms with her rejection, she realises how hurt she was. However, her proposal was not born out of love… or was it?
Parth has already chosen a perfect bride for himself. Someone who ticks all the boxes and is as practical as he is. When he learns part of Lavinia's problems, he volunteers to find her a husband, the best candidate being a Prince. But he also finds it hard to get her proposal out of his head. When Lavinia realises she can earn money by doing what she loves best, she grows in confidence. Parth is able to understand her interests more, and the longer they spend time together on his 'matchmaking' trials, he realises that practicality is no match for what he has been denying for years.
I loved how the two MCs gradually accepted their feelings for each other. A deliciously stubborn coupling who bicker, clash heatedly and are drawn together like magnets. My favourite scene was a reckless rain-soaked one. Typical but quite necessary. We also follow Lavinia's journey to earn independence and save her mother, learning about 18th fashion and addiction on the way. However, the narrative struggled to keep my interest towards the end and falls a little flat towards the final fifty pages. Still waiting for the best of the series.
Many thanks to Little, Brown/Piatkus for my copy xxx
Blog Tour: Wilde in Love by Eloisa James
November 9, 2017 ~ celiamoontown	~ 1 Comment
Published by Piatkus, 31st October 2017, 416 pages, £8.99
Eloisa James returns with another heart-hugging and racy romp perfect for this season. As days darken and leaf strewn streets beckon us into the sanctuary of a warm reading nook, this book is ideal for curling up and warming the soul, with of course some pulse quickening moments.
It's the first in a new series (although it never really matters which part of a romance series you begin with), set in the Georgian period and is an idol story. Lord Alaric Wilde returns to England from years of exploring and writing to find out he has become something of a sensation, with leagues of women devouring his books and plastering their bedroom walls with his handsome face. Confused by all the attention he retreats to his father's castle to reunite with his family only to find a host of their guests fawning over his every movement. The one who isn't the least bit interested (of course) is a young woman called Willa Ffynche. Spirited and witty, Willa is unfazed by his reputation and is frankly indifferent to him.
The fact that it's a simple plot set in one location with a small circle of characters, is a testament to the author, who kept me reading into the night. The obstacles keep on piling. Alaric has to convince Willa that his interest in her, whilst other women are throwing themselves at him, is not because she is another unmarked territory to conquer. Willa, composed and sensible, finds it increasingly difficult to ignore the mere heat of his presence. James is skilled at creating tension without dialogue, just with the characters being in the same space. Even if Willa does succumb to her attraction, marriage with Alaric, who is followed eagerly by every newspaper, is the last thing that she wants if she is to have a peaceful life. James expertly drops moments of recognition and satisfaction, building towards a blissful ending with a note of suspense. She also throws in memorable quirks such as a delusional missionary and an intelligent skunk that helps save the day.
Many thanks to Piatkus for my review copy xxx
Welcome! I love to read anything with romance. You know the kind...addictive, thrilling, dramatic. The kind that makes me forget about the world, gets me flicking through pages until my eyes hurt, and has me looking forward to long distance train rides. I may have also described a drug.. I write as well. Hopefully one day, I can make someone happy with my books.
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Milingo's immunity deal shocks Ndulo: "It's got no legal backing"
By Mukosha Funga Njenga,
Prof Muna Ndulo
AMERICA-BASED Zambian law Professor Muna Ndulo says there is no constitutional provision which grants anyone powers to grant immunity from criminal prosecution.
On Tuesday, Milingo Lungu disclosed that he entered into a bargain with the State to resign as KCM provisional liquidator and to participate in an audit to reconcile his remuneration fees, in exchange for payment of outstanding fees, dropping of criminal charges and immunity against prosecution.
Lungu revealed that the various state agents involved in the bargain, led by Principal Private Secretary to the President Bradford Machila, were Attorney General Mulilo Kabesha SC, Solicitor General Marshal Muchende SC, Director of Public Prosecutions Lillian Fulata Siyunyi SC, Special Assistant to the President for Legal Affairs Christopher Mundia and Administrator General and Official Receiver Natasha Kalimukwa.
He discloses that he was approached by these State Agents to negotiate a settlement for his exit after a crisis ensued at KCM which put its assets and business at risk.
Lungu further discloses that the Solicitor General informed a meeting called by him (Muchende) on March 14, that he together with Machila had been tasked by the President to deal with the subject matter of his resignation from KCM, adding that in the said meeting, an agreement was reached as regards how he was to exit from his said position.
He has also revealed that in furtherance of the bargain, he resigned as Provisional Liquidator, while the DPP, pursuant to the Immunity Agreement, entered nolle prosequi in the matters pending before magistrate Felix Kaoma for the alleged theft and money laundering involving K4.4 million and those before magistrate Jenipher Bwalya for alleged theft and money laundering of K17.25 million.
He also revealed that he requested and was granted permission to hold a meeting with the President in which Vice-President Mutale Nalumango, Minister of Finance Dr Situmbeko Musokotwane and Machila were also present.
But commenting on Milingo's immunity deal in an interview, Prof Ndulo said no one had powers to grant anyone immunity from criminal prosecution.
"No one has power to grant immunity from criminal prosecution. It is not provided for in the constitution or under any law. There is no constitutional provision for this. The only immunity provided for in the constitution is that of a President. The power to enter a "nolle does not include granting immunity. The so called immunity document has no legal effect whatsoever. It is telling that the document does not reference any law under which it is issued," Prof Ndulo said.
He said Siyunyi was abusing her office.
"I think what one can say is that she is abusing her office. You can not exercise power which you do not have and does not exist. The exercise of constitional authority is governed by the constitution and legality. There is no constitutional issue to go to a court here. The DPP's power is governed by legality and rationality. That is the true meaning of rule of law. There is an abundance of case law on this issue. The South African Constitutional Court has dealt with this matter, coincidentally in a matter involving the DPP in South Africa," he said.
Asked to comment on the meetings which Lungu claimed he held with President Hichilema and several other officials to negotiate the said deal, Prof Ndulo said he would wait for the state to respond to those allegations in court, but argued that the DPP's immunity deal was badly drafted which exposed her incompetence.
"It seems to me that Milingo has alleged specific facts. He did this in affidavit filed in court. The court process demands that the respondents answer the allegations. If they do not the court is entitled to accept them as facts. Right now all we have is Milingo's statement. The court rules require the respondents to respond. I would wait for that," said Prof Ndulo.
"What shocks me is that the DPP could have drafted such a badly put together document. It does not even cite the constitutional provision or legislation that authorises her to do what she is purporting to do. That is a must for every legal document. To me, it exposes her incompetence."
Mukosha is interested in good governance and anti-corruption reporting.Email: mukosha@diggers.news
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The Phantom Planet este un film SF american din 1960 regizat de William Marshall.  În rolurile principale joacă actorii Dean Fredericks, Coleen Gray, Anthony Dexter. A fost distribuit de American International Pictures împreună cu filmul Assignment Outer Space.

Prezentare
După ce un asteroid invizibil atrage un astronaut și nava sa la suprafața acestuia, el este miniaturizat de atmosfera exotică a planetei fantomă.

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 Dean Fredericks este Capt. Frank Chapman
 Coleen Gray este Liara
 Anthony Dexter este Herron
 Francis X. Bushman este Sessom
 Dolores Faith este Zetha
 Richard Weber este Lt. Ray Makonnen
 Al Jarvis este Judge Eden
 Dick Haynes este Col. Lansfield
 Earl McDaniels este Capt. Leonard
 Mike Marshall este Lt. White
 Richard Kiel este The Solarite
 Merissa Mathes este Juro

Moștenire
Secvențe din film au fost folosite în 2010 în campania publicitară a La Quinta Inns and Suites, un lanț de hoteluri americane.  Filmul a fost folosit și într-un episod din 1998 al serialului Mystery Science Theater 3000.

Grupul rock Phantom Planet și-a ales numele după acest film.

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Legături externe

 The Phantom Planet trailer at YouTube
 The Phantom Planet complete film at YouTube
 The Phantom Planet film at YouTube ("Mystery Science Theater 3000" episode)

Filme din 1960
Filme americane
Filme în limba engleză
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Top level creatives and marketers from agencies and brands around the world make up the judging panel for the Creativepool Annual 2018 - a celebration of the heroes behind the industry's creative output.
The judging panel, made up of 185 experts, will shine a light onto campaigns and teams that chose creativity, fresh thinking, groundbreaking initiatives, incredible film, print, and innovation in 2017.
This year's Annual 2018 is a striking pastiche of Trainspotting, transforming the 'Choose Life' monologue into a reflection of the current state of the creative and advertising industries. The launch campaign asks the industry to 'Choose creativity' in the face of the mundane processes of everyday work life.
The Creativepool Annual 2018 welcomes submissions from individuals, agencies, and brands across 31 different categories. Winners are showcased in the printed publication of the Annual 2018 which is distributed across the world to the desks of 7,500 industry leaders. Challenging the notion of traditional awards, the Creativepool Annual also hosts a People's Choice vote where the entire community gets a chance to name their winner.
The competition is heated, the accolades sought after, and the deadline fast-approaching!
Is the fact that the 'Choose Creativity' campaign in of itself is mundane, like the state of the creative industries, an irony that was intended or not? Honest question.


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Philippe Starck's Latest Fossil Watches
August 17th, 2007 by Paul Strauss
I'm always struck by the graceful simplicity of Phillipe Starck's watch designs. His latest creations are as dramatic as anything else I've seen in his past collections. The highlight of these as-yet-unnamed watches is their unique see-through case design.
From what I've heard, the metal of the inner part of the display has been cantilevered out into a clear section of the metal case to produce a dramatic face that you can see right through. A textured leather band provides a nice contrast to the ultra-modern watch face.
Pricing hasn't yet been revealed for these latest Starck watches, but I've been told to look for them on the Fossil website this Fall.
[UPDATE 8/28: These watches are now available here. The square version is called the Starckore and the round version is called the Satelitum, and they range in price from $150 to $160.]
This Watch Has an Infinity Mirror Background
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These Huge Glass Biodomes Will Bring Back Endangered Wildlife
Freshwater tortoises. Fox and lynx. The blackfaced spoonbill and the stumpy bullhead. This amazing research center under construction in South Korea will house species revivals.
By Adele Peters 1 minute Read
Wildlife in South Korea doesn't really have a lot of room to roam–with a population density that's more than 10 times the global average (and a staggering 1,478% greater than the United States), there are people pretty much everywhere. But one mountainous, inland region near the eastern coast is so hard to reach that it's still pristine, and it's been chosen as the location of the new National Research Center for Endangered Species.
A series of huge glass biodomes will be used to breed and raise endangered birds like the blackfaced spoonbill. "The form of the bird cage was decided through studies of the spoonbill's flight paths, which tend to be in circles," says Kate Kim, a spokesperson for Samoo, the Korean architecture firm that designed the research center. "The location of the structure on a hillside ensures that enough height is secured for the birds." Once birds have adapted to the environment, they'll be released back into the wild.
Another group of buildings will be used to breed and study endangered species like the Korean stumpy bullhead–a fish that only lives in South Korea–and the Korean golden frog, an animal that currently lives in places like the Demilitarized Zone on the border of North Korea, one of the few other spots where there aren't any people. The center will also study and rehabilitate species like the freshwater tortoise, which is threatened in part by illegal sales to places like China for meat, and animals like the fox, lynx, and musk deer, which are threatened most by loss of habitat.
Ironically, the complex will also bring more people to the wilderness, since it includes a center for visitors. But the designers have tried to minimize impacts on the local environment by including as many sustainable features as possible, like solar panels, geothermal heating and cooling, and building locations chosen to maximize natural lighting and ventilation. It's also designed to blend into the surrounding hills–or at least as much as is possible for giant glass bubbles.
Construction will start this December, and the complex will open in 2016.
Adele Peters is a staff writer at Fast Company who focuses on solutions to some of the world's largest problems, from climate change to homelessness. Previously, she worked with GOOD, BioLite, and the Sustainable Products and Solutions program at UC Berkeley, and contributed to the second edition of the bestselling book "Worldchanging: A User's Guide for the 21st Century."
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The Pelion Device Management service APIs are based on the RESTful paradigm.
The APIs provide a concrete and consistent view of resources with support for Create, Read, Update, and Delete (CRUD) operations.
Use your own version of Device Management with your own branding.
Make frequent changes to your devices.
Create your own subset of features.
Interact directly with devices instead of through Device Management Portal or SDKs.
Perform operations unavailable in Device Management Portal or SDKs.
Use Device Management without graphical interfaces (for experienced developers).
For information on how the APIs work in general terms, see the Using the APIs tutorial.
Note: If you do not belong to the Administrators user group you may not have access to all API calls. In this case, contact your administrator.
Device Directory API: Stores device information and allows device management.
Update Service API: Manages device firmware updates.
Account Management API: Manages accounts and users, creates API keys, and uploads trusted certificates.
Connect API: Allows web applications to communicate with devices.
Bootstrap API: Allows web applications to control the device bootstrapping process.
Enrollment API: Allows users to claim ownership of a device that is not yet assigned to an account.
Connect Statistics API: Provides statistics about services through defined counters.
Customer's third party CA API: Defines a third-party bootstrap certificate provider.
Certificate enrollment API: Allows management of certificate renewal on devices.
Billing API: Allows users to retrieve billing reports and service package details.
Note: The API hostname for Japan is not the same as the one used in the Service API documents. It is https://api.ap-northeast-1.mbedcloud.com.
Note: The services are constantly evolving, and the documentation is always for the latest version of the services. This means that we may list features that your client version does not support.


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The 2007 Washington State Cougars football team represented Washington State University in the 2007 NCAA Division I FBS football season. The team was led by fifth-year head coach Bill Doba and played its home games on campus at Martin Stadium in Pullman, with one at Qwest Field in Seattle.

The 2007 Apple Cup was played a week later than normal to allow for both Washington and Washington State to have a bye, as neither had one in 2006.  This marked the first time the Apple Cup has been played after Thanksgiving since 1978.

Three days after leading the Cougars to a 42–35 victory in the Apple Cup, head coach Bill Doba was fired on November 26. Doba posted a 30–29 record during his 5 seasons as head coach; and led the Cougars to only 1 bowl game, a 28–20 victory over Texas in the Holiday Bowl in his first season.

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WHLA may refer to:

 WHLA (FM), a radio station (90.3 FM) licensed to serve La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States
 WHLA-TV, a television station (channel 15, virtual 31) licensed to serve La Crosse, Wisconsin


In 1986 Helix Arts - as Artists' Agency - initiated a residency for two artists to work with former psychiatric patients in Sunderland, linked to a successful residency programme at Cherry Knowle Hospital. Since then the project has flourished independently, and more than a decade and a half later the studio continues to develop its service. Initially, artists Derek Hill and Chris Sell established an open access studio in central Sunderland, and sought out former patients of the hospital and people using associated services. The studio didn't offer skills training, rather explains Derek, people who came shared in the creative process: "it is very much self-motivating." By the end of the first year, opening had been extended from two and a half, to five days a week. There was an exhibition at Sunderland Art Gallery and Museum, and two participants began Fine Art degree courses. Many studio artists began to share their newly found skills with others through an ongoing programme of workshops and commissions.
The studio continued to thrive and in 1988 moved to larger premises in the city, where access was again extended, to seven days a week. As one participant put it: "The Studio. A haven of peace, friendship and creative industry."
Although mainly stripped, there were a few interesting things still lying about which made for quite a nice explore. I liked this place a lot. Visited with Stranton.
Report - The Studio Sunderland, March 2013.


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Rentech Acquires Largest Producer of Wood Pellets for U.S. Heating Market
Rentech, Inc. (NASDAQ: RTK) has announced that it has acquired New England Wood Pellet (NEWP), the largest producer of wood pellets for the U.S. heating market. A slide presentation regarding the announcement appears on Rentech's website, www.rentechinc.com. The Company's management will discuss the acquisition on its first quarter earnings conference call, which is scheduled for May 13, 2014.
"NEWP is the leader in the growing U.S. market for wood pellets used in heating applications. The acquisition brings additional cash flows and profitability to our wood fibre business. In addition, NEWP's business broadens our product offerings, customer base and geographic markets"
NEWP, established in 1992, operates three wood pellet facilities with a combined annual production capacity of 240,000 tons. The facilities are strategically located in the U.S. Northeast, which is the largest domestic market for consumption of wood pellets for heating. NEWP generated EBITDA of approximately $7.4 million in 2013. Further explanation of EBITDA, a non-GAAP financial measure, and a reconciliation of NEWP's EBITDA to operating income have been included below in this press release.
"NEWP is the leader in the growing U.S. market for wood pellets used in heating applications. The acquisition brings additional cash flows and profitability to our wood fibre business. In addition, NEWP's business broadens our product offerings, customer base and geographic markets," said D. Hunt Ramsbottom, president and chief executive officer of Rentech.
NEWP is the leader in a well-established and growing market
Known for its high quality products, NEWP commands an approximate 15% share of the market for heating pellets in the U.S. Northeast. The company is one of the largest suppliers of wood pellets to major retailers including Home Depot, Lowe's, Tractor Supply and Wal-Mart.
Wood pellets burned in modern heating appliances are a clean and convenient source of economical heating. Prices for wood pellets are competitive with delivered retail prices for natural gas, and lower than prices for heating oil, propane, or electricity. Wood pellet prices have historically been more stable than prices of heating oil or natural gas. Low population density in NEWP's markets makes the distribution of natural gas inefficient and expensive.
Approximately 1.5 million tons of wood pellets are consumed annually in the U.S. Northeast. According to independent forecasts, wood pellet consumption in the region is expected to increase at an annual growth rate of 7% through 2018. Customer demand for wood pellets in this market exceeds available regional production.
NEWP diversifies Rentech's wood pellet business
By providing access to the domestic heating market, the acquisition broadens Rentech's wood pellet product offerings, expands its customer base, and opens up new geographic markets.
NEWP has a strong financial profile
The acquisition is immediately accretive to Rentech's wood fibre processing business. Consistent with its 2013 performance, NEWP's business is forecasted to have revenues of approximately $44.8 million, operating income of approximately $4.6 million and EBITDA of approximately $7.6 million for the twelve months ending December 31, 2014. A reconciliation of forecasted EBITDA to operating income for NEWP is included below.
Financial Highlights of the Acquisition
Rentech acquired all of the equity interests of NEWP for $34.5 million in cash, funded from proceeds of Blackstone/GSO's recent $150 million investment in Rentech. Rentech will assume NEWP's cash of $2.4 million and debt of approximately $13 million, for a total initial purchase price of $45.1 million. The initial acquisition price equals 6.1 times NEWP's 2013 EBITDA. Rentech expects an after-tax return on the acquisition in the mid-teens.
The purchase agreement provides for up to $5 million of potential earn-out consideration, to be paid in cash to the sellers. The earn-out consideration would be earned ratably if NEWP's 2014 EBITDA, as defined in the purchase agreement, is between $7.3 million and $8.0 million. The earn-out consideration would not increase if NEWP's 2014 EBITDA were to exceed $8 million.
Disclosure Regarding Non-GAAP Financial Measures
EBITDA is defined as operating income plus depreciation expense. EBITDA is used as a supplemental financial measure by management and by external users of Rentech's financial statements, such as investors and commercial banks, to assess:
The financial performance of Rentech's assets without regard to financing methods, capital structure or historical cost basis; and
Rentech's operating performance and return on invested capital compared to those of other companies, without regard to financing methods and capital structure.
EBITDA should not be considered an alternative to net income, operating income, net cash provided by operating activities or any other measure of financial performance or liquidity presented in accordance with GAAP. EBITDA may have material limitations as a performance measure because it excludes items that are necessary elements of Rentech's costs and operations. In addition, EBITDA presented by other companies may not be comparable to Rentech's presentation, since each company may define these terms differently.
The table below reconciles NEWP's 2013 EBITDA to operating income for the twelve months ended December 31, 2013. The table also reconciles NEWP's forecasted EBITDA to operating income for the twelve months ending December 31, 2014.
(in millions of dollars)
Operating Income $ 4.4 $ 4.6
Plus: Depreciation & Amortization $ 3.0 $ 3.0
EBITDA $ 7.4 $ 7.6
1In 2014, Rentech will recognize EBITDA from the date of the acquisition through December 31, 2014.
About Rentech, Inc.
Rentech, Inc. (NASDAQ: RTK) owns and operates wood fibre processing, wood pellet production and nitrogen fertilizer manufacturing businesses. Rentech offers a full range of integrated wood fibre services for commercial and industrial customers around the world, including wood chipping services, operations, marketing, trading and vessel loading, through its subsidiary, Fulghum Fibres. The Company's New England Wood Pellet subsidiary is a leading producer of bagged wood pellets for the U.S. heating market. Rentech is developing wood pellet facilities in East Canada to supply pellets to utilities. Rentech manufactures and sells nitrogen fertilizer through its publicly traded subsidiary, Rentech Nitrogen Partners, L.P. (NYSE: RNF). Please visit www.rentechinc.com and www.rentechnitrogen.com for more information.
Rentech, Inc.
Julie Dawoodjee Cafarella
Vice President of Investor Relations and Communications
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If we take a trip down memory lane, you might remember the buzz about Hero Town's official launch in November 2015. This was following the Hero Round Table with social psychology rockstar Dr. Phillip Zimbardo as the guest of honour. If you don't happen to remember, then now is the perfect time to read for yourself the story that was written by Humans in Geelong. Much like Hero Town, Humans in Geelong has been busy at work in the meantime, and are preparing to launch the Humans in Geelong Expo on October 8th. The free community event event will bring together the Geelong public and features uplifting key speakers, displays, and live performances. The Expo promises to be a day of inspiring stories, thought-provoking workshops and fun activities for all ages.
So, what is Humans in Geelong?
A volunteer-led initiative, Humans in Geelong is dedicated to highlighting the positive and uplifting stories from the Geelong region. Too often, our newsfeeds are laden with reports that are distressing, upsetting and downright frightening. The wonderful volunteer writers, editors and photographers at Humans in Geelong seek to add a bit of light to that dreary landscape by highlighting stories of the amazing hard work done by leaders in our community.
Stories that are published by Humans in Geelong are focused on highlighting dedicated individuals who are working to create positive change in their community or inspiring others through their creativity. The stories of hope and opportunity range from the Rotary Club of Belmont's dedication to supporting Headspace, to Jessica Pearce's work providing accommodation for homeless people in Geelong, and Janne Kearney, a local artist who was exhibited at the National Portrait Gallery in London. Whether individuals or charity organisations, the stories published by Humans in Geelong demonstrate extraordinary dedication to creating a vibrant, creative and supportive Geelong community. Hero Town's own awesome admin assistant, Stephanie Downing, recently published a story on Humans in Geelong on Peter Doyle's work building wooden skiffs with Syriac and Iranian refugees.
What is the Humans in Geelong Expo?
The Expo will be fun for everyone! Expect an excitement-filled day of workshops, speakers, activities, displays, magic and live music. Held on the stunning Geelong Waterfront, the event will feature guest speakers from previous Humans in Geelong stories such as Stephanie Woollard, a Rotarian and founder of Seven Women, and Peter Roberts, the only Music Thantologist in Australia.
Performances by brilliant local musicians Rach Brennan, Imogen Brough and With One Voice Choir will be one of many highlights of the day, along with prizes, free face painting and craft activities for the kids. There will be return appearances from Humans who have been written about by Humans in Geelong.
Studies indicate that the very act of giving back to the community boosts your happiness, health and sense of well-being. Promoting positive stories, spreads positivity!
So come along for a day of positivity and prepare to be inspired by locals who are making a difference in our community. The expo will run on Sunday October 8th from 10am to 3pm. Keep your spare change as there is a gold coin entry. It will be held at the Deakin Waterfront campus. The Humans in Geelong Expo is proudly sponsored by Deakin University, the City of Greater Geelong, Snap Geelong and Geelong Connected Communities.
How will Hero Town be involved?
Our fabulous founder Sylvia Gray will be one of the MC speakers in the expo. At 2:30 pm in classroom D2.205 at Deakin, Sylvia will be sharing her knowledge about social psychology, heroism and Mental Health First Aid. For the full program of the speakers and workshops, and to make your free bookings for the seminars, head over to the Humans in Geelong website.
Hero Town Geelong was also proud to be invited to host a table at the expo alongside the many other amazing community leaders in the Geelong region. We will have a table in the expo where we will have mind-bending puzzles that will challenge your knowledge of mental health and heroism. Enter for the chance to score an exclusive seat in one of our upcoming Youth Mental Health First Aid courses in Geelong. Look out for our stall and make sure to enter for the chance to win your very own ALGEE bear, the lovable mascot of the Mental Health First Aid program. And don't forget to grab a chocolate during your visit to our table!
We will be looking forward to seeing you at the expo! Make sure to express your interest in the event on Facebook, and share it with your friends, so they can come along as well. Don't forget to say hi to us at the Hero Town Geelong table while you're there!
everyday heroes, Humans in Geelong
Steph Downing
Stephanie Downing is the administrative assistant for Hero Town Geelong. Born and raised in Geelong, Australia, Stephanie is a graduate of Deakin University with her Honours degree in Professional and Creative Writing. She adores words of all sorts and is especially infatuated with the medium of poetry and fiction, with publications of her work being featured in magazines such as WORDLY Magazine, Plumwood Mountain Journal and Cordite Poetry Review.
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The Thief River Falls company is recalling the vehicles because the steering tie-rod can bend, potentially causing the driver to lose control. ATVs included in the recall have been sold at dealerships since February this year. The company is notifying registered owners.
The Thief River Falls company is recalling the vehicles because of an issue that can cause the driver to lose steering control. WDAZ says there have been four reports of malfunctions but no injuries. The recall includes the F, XF and M models sold between May 2011 and December 2011.
The Plymouth-based retailer is recalling thousands of snowmobiles after testing revealed a headlamp malfunction. Officials say the headlamp may cause disorientation and lead to crashes, though no reports of headlamp problems or injuries have been reported.
The company employs 1,600 people in Minnesota.
Lunds and Byerly's have recalled some chicken products due to potential for contamination with a dangerous strain of listeria, the Star Tribune reports. The recall is merely a precaution, the company said. No illnesses were reported.


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Lorena Ochoa had a complete meltdown at the final holes of the Safeway Invitational, going on a bogey train to let Annika Sorenstam sneak into a playoff. Standing on the 16th hole, Ochoa had a 4-shot lead over Annika but then went double-bogey, bogey (2 putting fom 7 feet), par. Annika biried the 18th to force a playoff.
Clearly rattled, Ochoa dunked her tee shot on the 1st playoff hole straight into the water. It was all over by then.


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Save humanity from invading aliens in this arcade shoot'em up.
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An alien race is invading the earth and you must try to save humanity. The object of the game is to clean the screen of all aliens, while avoiding their bullets. To gain better weapons, extra points and extra features you can collect bonus items that some aliens will drop when they are destroyed. There are also bonus items that will have a negative impact on your fighter.
Every 4th level there is a shop where you can buy ship upgrades or new weapons. You can also buy extra speed, autofire, extra lives, game secrets and much more.
There are two sub games inside the game.
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This B&B, on the 2nd floor of an elevator building, is located in the residential area of Monteverde Vecchio. It lies between the Trastevere historic district and the Villa Pamphili Park, one of the largest public parks in Rome. It can accommodate up to 4 persons in 2 guest rooms. Its furnishings are a mixture of both classic and modern.
- Guest room Number 1 has a double bed that can be divided in two. It looks out onto the street through a large window which fills the room with light. The private bathroom for this room is in the corridor outside the room and has a stall shower and a hair dryer. In this room is a large couch; an almost full wall credenza with storage units in the bottom area of the unit; a much smaller unit next to it and a table on which there is a wide screen TV.
- Guest room Number 2 looks out onto another building through a large window which provides light for the room. It has a double bed and its own ensuite bathroom which has a stall shower and a hairdryer. The room has a desk and chair, a wide screen TV and a DVD player. Both rooms have a kettle and a fan for the warm months.
Breakfast is served by the courteous host in a common area adjacent to the kitchen. He has also set aside a section of the refrigerator for guest use. In this area there is a computer connected to the Internet which guests may use. Those who travel with their own laptop or tablet can also use the Internet connection.
Smoking is not allowed in the house but is permitted on the balcony.
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Q: Generate meaningful text from random letters Is there's someway to generate a meaningful text from random letters
as ex. if I type

sbras

the program should give this or something similar

saber

if the above request can't get  a good answer , then
I like the generated text and/or numbers on screens in hack & technologies movies
is there's someway to generate a text or numbers , I mean with typing animations
I can use my own text and numbers in python print but won't give me the typing animations like movies
if the above requests can done in python ,that will be great
but if can done in other language , I will be thankful too

A: As for your first question: Well, that depends on how specifically you want it. If you want to do it real-time, i.e. you want proper words to appear as you type random stuff, well, good luck with that. If you have a text with random letters, you could afterwards look for proper anagrams of every word in the text. You will require a list of proper words to see if they are anagrams, however.
Note that also "a sentence with proper words" is a completely different thing than "a proper sentence". The former is done relatively easy with enough time and effort, while the latter is (close to) impossible to do, as you require your program to have knowledge of both grammar and the type of words (i.e. noun, verb, preposition...).
As for your second question, print is indeed instant. However, you could use the time module to get the wanted effect. One example:
import time
import sys
sentence = "The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog"
for c in sentence:
  sys.stdout.write(c)
  time.sleep(0.1)

You can adjust the 0.1 to your liking - it's the sleep time in seconds. You could even make it random within some interval. For the reason I used sys.stdout.write as opposed to print c or print c, see this question.

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Works with the world's largest Real Estate companies to leverage the latest technology & insights to create long-term value
Dror Poleg is the author of Rethinking Real Estate and the Co-Chair of the Urban Land Institute's Technology and Innovation Council in New York. His insights on the future of cities and buildings have been featured in publications and events by the Wall Street Journal, Forbes, Moody's, PwC, KPMG, and others.
Dror briefs and advises senior executives from multibillion dollar companies such as AvalonBay Communities, British Land, Liberty Mutual, Dubai Holding, and Cushman & Wakefield, industry organizations such as the National Multifamily Housing Council, NAIOP, EPRA, and INREV, and venture-backed startups such as Breather, Bumblebee Spaces, and Carson.
Dror's work draws on his experiences as a real estate and technology executive in the US, China, UK, and Australia, as well as on his formal training at the London School of Economics, INSEAD, and Swinburne University of Technology.
Previously, Dror served as Vice President of Kardan Land, where he oversaw the expansion of a $3b property portfolio in partnership with investors such as Blackrock MGPA and Frasers Properties; as CEO of Otherz.com, an app development company; and as Head of Digital at Standards Group, a creative agency that served clients such as IKEA, Scandinavian Airlines, and Shangri La Hotels.
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Q: Where is the variable $LISTENTITY generated in ListViewEntries.tpl in vtiger? Does anyone know where the variable $LISTENTITY n ListViewEntries.tpl is generated?
I am new to this vtiger CRM, and i am in learning phase.
Thanks,
Balan

A: This might be pretty late, but for $LISTENTITY, the variable is declared in the modules ListView.php file. For example, if you are looking at the Accounts module, it would be modules/Accounts/ListView.php. The code declaration is:
$smarty->assign("LISTENTITY", $listview_entries);

In fact, all smarty variables are assigned similarly. Hope this helps!


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Commonwealth Row? Council confirm unpopular plans to rename estate for Queen's milestone
Sam Gelder
Sheila Clements, pictured with her letter
Costly plans to celebrate the Queen becoming the longest-reigning monarch by renaming an estate could go ahead despite widespread outrage - including one woman writing to Her Majesty herself.
Results of the Recorder's poll show most people were against the plans
Residents of Collier Row's Highfield Road Estate received letters last week confirming the council wants to push through "quirky" plans to rename blocks after Commonwealth Countries in time for the September 9 anniversary.
The £130,000 proposals, part of a £1.85m redevelopment, were condemned as "crass" and a "complete waste of taxpayers money" when announced in January amid huge cuts to libraries and youth service.
Deputy leader Cllr Damian White said the money could not be spent elsewhere but opposition leaders called in the plans and one "fuming" woman even wrote to the Queen.
Sheila Clements, of Dawes Avenue Hornchurch, received a response from Buckingham Palace saying the matter had been passed on to the appropriate secretary of state.
Sheila received this letter from Buckingham Palace
"We are supposed to be in austerity measures," she said. "I've got no issue with the work, just the renaming - it's a vanity project."
The redevelopment involves redecorating blocks, repairing balconies and improving landscapes. The £130,000 will be spent on "signage" and "administration". Name ideas are imminent.
The council has asked for residents' views on having to change addresses with the DVLA, bank, doctors and insurers. They will then consult with fire and police.
A Recorder poll showed 63 per cent of readers were against the idea, with just 13pc for it.
"Our driving license will need to be changed, so will information at the doctors, dentists and bank.
But it's not a complete waste of time because we'll have shiny plaques. What on earth is going on in this borough?"
Estate resident Raymond Bryant
Estate resident Raymond Bryant said: "Our driving licence will need to be changed, so will information at the doctors, dentists and bank.
"But it's not a complete waste of time because we'll have shiny plaques. What on earth is going on in this borough?"
Residents' Association's Cllr Ray Morgon, one of two leaders to call in the decision, said it was a "huge cost just to rename something" while Ukip's Cllr Lawrence Webb, the other, added: "What a waste of money. Why isn't it being spent on another estate?"
Romford MP Andrew Rosindell, a staunch royalist known for his support of Commonwealth relations, said it was "magnificent" and called the Queen's milestone the "most historic event in the history of the British monarchy".
She doesn't appear to agree, though, and reportedly wants "no fuss" made about the event.
Old Bill! Upminster pensioners patrol in pioneering police scheme
£130,000 to rename Collier Row estate? 'No thanks'
Andrew Rosindell


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Q: Where can i store(keep) xml files of a java application inside the grails application I am using spring batch processing code of a java application in my Grails application. I wanted to know where can i keep the xml files of a java application inside the grails application. How can i call that xml file from the grails application?

A: There is a special place for such config files:
grails-app/conf/

Put it here, and file will be accessible from classpath, as a root element