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Beyond the Borders of American Realism: A Conversation by Jeff Jackson & Martin Riker
A two-sided novel and a psychological road narrative, both books explore contemporary culture by channeling iconic literary traditions.
Jeff Jackson is a writer I've been interested in since Two Dollar Radio published his 2013 debut Mira Corpora, a novel that received all sorts of deserved attention but that also struck me as quiet, in its way—focused on the work it was doing, not distracted by any outward sense of what a novel is "supposed" to do. Jeff and I both write a lot of criticism, and the art, music, and literature he likes also interests me. So when I learned Jeff's new book, Destroy All Monsters (FSG Originals), was coming out in the same month as my own debut novel, I thought a conversation about our two books, and more generally about what we're both up to aesthetically, would be a way to get to know him.
In fact, our novels are very different. Destroy All Monsters tells and retells, in stark and unsettling themes and variations, the events surrounding a national epidemic of mass shootings at music shows. A Don DeLillo blurb for the book describes "fragile characters who suggest a bleak inner world made in their own collective image." My own Samuel Johnson's Eternal Return (Coffee House Press) is a modern retelling of Sheppard Lee, Written by Himself, an 1836 social satire narrated by a dead man whose soul travels from body to body, experiencing life in different strata of American society. Tonally, the books are worlds apart, and this, we found when we spoke, was the first thing we had in common: how important it was to us that our books not sound like anybody else's.
—Martin Riker
Martin RikerYou said something to me that I thought was great, that both of our books seem to have their root systems outside of contemporary American realism, yet they're both very American, and their American-ness is important to them. I'd like to ask you about both sides of that statement.
Jeff JacksonOnce you read beyond the borders of this country's contemporary realism, you quickly discover so many radically different ways to tell and structure a story. In France alone, various movements have mapped alternative approaches to literature. Countless authors have forged unusual narrative pathways that remain only partly explored. And there are counter-traditions in this country as well. Early American literature from the 1800s—Melville, Dickinson, Hawthorne, Whitman, and your inspiration Sheppard Lee—is extremely unorthodox, inventive, and often straight-up batshit (to use a technical term).
I've always loved Ralph Ellison's assertion that one of the great gifts of being an artist is that you get to choose your influences and claim your forebears. Critics wanted to pigeonhole Ellison as being indebted to Richard Wright, but he saw himself much more in conversation with Andre Malraux. Although he was influenced by a French writer, that doesn't make Invisible Man any less of an American novel.
I see our books in a similar situation, partly inspired by the techniques of writers we love from other countries while also dealing with the landscape, people, and cultural texture of present-day America. They also feel like they're at least partly concerned with the country's pop culture—the music, television, and film that helped to create a sort of shared national experience—and how that's rapidly unraveling. They strike me as books with one foot in the contemporary and one foot in something older.
I wonder if there's something deeply American in the particular ambitions of our books? They both inhabit a lot of different American landscapes. In Samuel Johnson's Eternal Return, there's also the breadth of the characters from various backgrounds that Samuel's soul inhabits.
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MRI think both books exhibit a Whitmanesque desire to "sing America," to locate patterns and variations in American experience and to find in these patterns a kind of shared … something. A plentitude. It's a funny thought, though, because while there's an ambition in that, there are also problems, since America is a fairly complicated place. The plentitude you invoke in Destroy All Monsters is frankly scary, a detourned Whitman singing the horrific variations of a murderous nation. My book's plentitude is made up of people living mostly in solitude, finding connection through media, though I will say I'm not entirely skeptical of the connections media affords. I mean, mediation is a fact of our lives, and we find our connections where we can, and I'm less interested in diagnosing loneliness and alienation than in thinking about how the sites of intimacy change as the world changes. And books, of course, are a form of media and a site of intimacy as well.
I should say I don't think either of us aspires to "encompass" America the way Whitman seems to. We're a nation of diversity—if we're worth anything, that's what we're worth—and more than ever we're a nation of differences. But I also don't think the impossibility of encompassing American experience should cause a writer to shy away from trying to find ways to invoke the shared patterns of life in this country. For my book, this meant telling stories that all dealt in different ways with the same sorts of concerns, things like parenthood, solitude, how we relate to each other through technology, and how we relate to technology itself. It's not to say that everyone's life is equally defined by these concerns, and certainly not in the same way, but it's a way of looking at our experiences as not defined entirely by difference.
Your book deals with this narrative problem in a more overtly formal way, structured on almost every level—the line, the scene, the overarching structure—around repetition and variation. You have recurring events, or events that take place over again in different circumstances. You have an "A" side and a "B" side, where the reader literally flips the book over and starts reading a different version of the same story. How did you decide on this structure?
JJOriginally Destroy All Monsters only had one side. It took me a while to find an agent and publisher, and during that process I was haunted by the image of the novel as the "A" Side of a vinyl single. This naturally brought up the question, what would the "B" Side look like? I began to think of it as the flip side of the main text, a sort of alternate history or reality. I didn't want it to function like Rashomon—telling the same story you've just read from a different perspective.
Ultimately, Kill City (the "B" Side) deepens the main narrative by dramatizing events that are largely missing there and simultaneously rewrites that narrative by reversing the fates of two key characters and by switching the genders of others. I wanted to make it impossible for readers to connect the two sides in terms of story and instead focus on the thematic connections between them.
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Although the first part of Kill City includes a series of murders from the epidemic of violence that shadows My Dark Ages (the "A" Side), overall it's not telling the same story. The next section purposefully includes a critical scene that's absent from My Dark Ages—a funeral. I thought it was important to see the characters when their grief is fresh and raw. Another key moment is a scene of the victims confronting one of the killers. While there are many echoes between the two sides, readers encountered the characters in new scenarios that would reveal some different aspects of their personalities.
Speaking of formats, I'm curious what sparked the idea to reimagine Sheppard Lee, Written by Himself and how that initial influence changed over the course of the writing. Was there something in the structure that you found useful? Were there elements of the original that you were surprised carried over into your book?MRThe story of its genesis is complicated, but the short version is that I was about equally attracted to Sheppard Lee for the things it did well and the things it did poorly. It had this very fun and flexible premise (metempsychosis), and the form felt to me like a great big bag I could fill with almost anything, stuff with all the stories I've hauled around for years. The road novel (novels constructed as strings of episodes) is all about surprise and possibility, not unlike the road itself. This is why I've always loved the road novel form, the way your protagonist can leave behind whatever terrible mess he made in the previous chapter and proceed to make a new terrible mess in the next one. Gogol's Dead Souls is perhaps my favorite example.
But one problem of road novels, from a narrative point of view, is that a true road novel—like Sheppard Lee—is purely episodic, and lacks that central desire or sense of purpose that drives the character of a psychological novel through the book's episodes. It is largely this central desire and its resulting choices and consequences that allow traditional linear novels—since, say, Cervantes—to accumulate emotional force as they go. And while, as a reader, I don't care whether novels are constructed in this particular tradition, and love many novels that spread desire around in much less linear ways, I also enjoy novels that work this way, provided the writer does something interesting with it. In the case of Sheppard Lee, I actually found the lack of a desirous forward momentum disappointing, and my attempt to wed that book's wonderful bag-like form with an overarching desire (the narrator's quest to return to his son) resulted in a collage/narrative road/psychological mash-up that was never in any way inevitable, but it looks, to me, precisely like the sort of book I would write.
This brings me (if only in my own mind) to the other question I wanted to ask you, which concerns your ideas about literature being contemporary—since your subject matter certainly is. What does it mean for literature to be "of its time?" Is "of its time" something literature needs to be?
JJIn one sense, literature isn't set up to be timely. It works so slowly—it takes a long time to write, it can take years for a book to get edited and published, and it takes readers longer to consume than visual art, music, or film. Destroy All Monsters deals with an epidemic of violence, but I started it seven years ago when American attitudes and politics around mass shootings were very different. So even if I was attempting to make a "timely" statement, I'd almost be guaranteed to miss the mark. Current events are moving so fast these days that attitudes may have shifted again by the time this conversation appears.
Although I think it's futile for literature to chase current events, I also think it can't help but reflect its time. Like us, a book is contemporary because of when it was born. Those qualities of being "of its time" might not be screamingly obvious at first glance—no references to social media shaming, group sexts, whatever—but broader contemporary concerns, attitudes, and anxieties will filter into the work whether you want them or not. Critic J. Hoberman has a theory that every movie isn't about the year it's set, but about the year it was made. For instance, The Wild Bunch has much more to say about 1969 than 1913. And I think there's truth in this theory that applies to literature, too.
I'm more concerned about keeping my work from being consumed by the contemporary. There's a danger that books can end up being reduced to a sociological representation of their moment. That's why I embed elements of myth, ritual, dream, and folktales into my novels, so-called timeless structures that hopefully give them resonance beyond their initial publication and which might help them retain some usefulness to future readers.
To complicate things a bit though, I do keep thinking about Rimbaud's artistic manifesto: "Il faut etre absolutement moderne." What does it mean for a novel to be absolutely modern? Especially at a time when so many American novels seem aesthetically antiquated? Or maybe a better way to put this: What makes a novel exciting for you these days?
MRFor me the excitement doesn't usually have much to do with what's happening in the culture at large. Which is not to say I'm uninterested in the culture, only that there's a crucial difference between this thing called "culture" and the larger thing it inscribes itself upon (life, reality, the world). I agree with Virginia Woolf that novels should be about anything and everything, that life exists as fully in "what is commonly thought small" as in "what is commonly thought large," and that literature should concern itself with life in its full range of possibilities. Literature is the place where we are reminded that the official stories we tell ourselves about who we are—i.e., our culture—occupy only a partial and provisional space in the largeness of lived experience. It's one of the few places in our lives where we are invited to step outside of the buzz—or the doxa or "received ideas" or just the pressing issues of the moment—and consider experience in totally other ways. And—to answer your question—I guess the best way I can describe what makes a novel exciting for me is that it demonstrates this fact in some compelling new way.
Which is no doubt why I wanted to have this conversation with you, Jeff Jackson! I'll wrap it up by asking the same question: What makes a novel exciting?
JJI love what you said about complicating the stories we tell ourselves about who we are—that project feels more necessary and timely than ever and it remains something rare and thrilling and unsettling.
These days, I find myself excited by novels that are deeply literary but lack the expected sheen of so-called literary prose. I'm excited when a novel feels "open"—where the author has left plenty of interpretative room for readers to roam, to explore possibilities and emotions that remain in flux. And I'm especially excited by novels that challenge my taste and make me revise my precious ideas about what makes a good book.
There's a wonderful Guy Debord quote: "The passions have been sufficiently interpreted; the point now is to discover new ones." That's an almost impossible challenge and that's also what excites me: when literature attempts the impossible. At the very least, novels should be discovering different ways to interpret the passions so we can experience them as if they are new. I found the end of Samuel Johnson's Eternal Return extremely moving, partly because the way you generated that surging mix of emotions was so singular and strange.
One final quote, this one from visionary bandleader and composer Sun Ra: "The impossible attracts me because everything possible has been done and the world didn't change."
Jeff Jackson is the author of the novels Destroy All Monsters: The Last Rock Novel (FSG) and Mira Corpora, a Finalist for the Los Angeles Times Book Prize. His short fiction has appeared in Vice, Guernica, and The Common. Six of his plays have been produced by the Obie-Award winning Collapsable Giraffe company in New York City.
Martin Riker's debut novel is Samuel Johnson's Eternal Return (Coffee House Press). His fiction and criticism have appeared in The New York Times, Wall Street Journal, London Review of Books, TLS, Conjunctions, and The Baffler. He and his wife, Danielle Dutton, co-run the feminist press Dorothy, a publishing project.
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CPSC just released fidget spinner safety guidelines, proving we can't have nice things.
Along with "decline of civilization," add "danger" to the list of reasons fidget spinners are bad for the youth: Two recent incidents reveal the mindfulness tool and classroom distraction can burst into flames and explode.
Michelle Carr of Fenton, Michigan, told an NBC outlet in May that her Bluetooth fidget spinner caught fire while it charged on her bookshelf. Another incident in June in Gardendale, Alabama, ended with a screaming child dousing a flaming fidget spinner in the sink. Like the Samsung Galaxy Note 7s of flammable products past, the culprit seems to be the batteries: In both cases, the spinners were Bluetooth-enabled and were charging when they caught fire.
On Thursday, Ann Marie Buerkle, acting chairwoman of the U.S Consumer Product Safety Commission, released a statement addressing reports of "fires involving battery-operated fidget spinners" and providing guidelines for usage. The regulations recommend being present when the batteries are charging, only using the charger provided with the spinner, and unplugging the spinner as soon as the batteries are fully charged—the "do not look into the sun" of safety recommendations. If their recommendations on the obsolescing toy seem uninspired, well, we've been here before.
The CPSC has also released guidelines in response to reports of children choking on nonbattery spinners. The most notable of these accidents happened in May, when a 10-year-old girl from Texas needed surgery to remove a bearing from her throat. The CPSC reasonably recommends not putting fidget spinners in your mouth. You can imagine the eyeroll that accompanied the writing of that sentence.
Fires and choking kids undoubtedly give ammunition to humbugs and culture critics. But the CPSC disagrees, noting "they can be fun to use," and giving a list of ways to stay safe. Maybe instead of knocking fidget spinners, pick one up and let loose. Just make sure not to mistake it for a snack.


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Flutter Application Development: An Edge for Developers and Enterprises
Know how Flutter application development can be a superb choice for business enterprises looking for unique apps for their projects.
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Flutter is Google's open-source telecommunication for building mobile, desktop, and web apps with an individual codebase. Unlike other well-known solutions, Flutter is not only a framework or library; it's a complete SDK – software development kit. Let's concisely explain it here to make sure we're on the right page when it comes to flutter application development. Let's move ahead and detect why Flutter can be a superb choice for business enterprises looking for beautiful, natively compiled applications for their next mobile app development project.
Flutter is Google's portable UI toolkit that makes a big difference to mobile, web, and desktop apps from a single codebase.
Library: It is a reusable part of code that is put in the application to make a specific, familiar role.
Framework: It is a structure that gives a skeleton of architecture for creating software. It's a set of tools that assists as a base of the app, requiring to fill the blanks with the code to complete the whole structure and get the craved functionality.
SDK: Have more extensive reach as it's has a set of tools, including libraries, documentation, APIs, sometimes frameworks, and more, providing all the essentials of software development. And that is the same in the case of Flutter. It already carries everything required to make cross-platform applications.
Other technologies like Xamarin, React Native, Ionic, or Native Script are also practiced to develop apps that work over multiple platforms. A complete comparison of these cross-platform tools in this dedicated blog. So, what does Flutter have to give?
Flutter has been around since 2015, when Google first opened up as open-source telecommunication, but the buzz around it has been developed more effectively lately. It's a cross-platform tool designed for creating Android and iOS apps from a single code foundation by using the mechanical, reactive framework. Flutter apps are created by using Dart, a simplistic object-oriented programming language. The basic idea of Flutter rotates around widgets. The whole UI is produced by combining complex widgets, each of which represents a structural part (like a button or menu), a stylistic part (like a font or color scheme), features of layout (like padding), and so on. Flutter didn't use OEM widgets but gives its ready-made widgets which look native to Android (Material Design) or iOS apps (Cupertino). It even creates custom widgets.
Well, in terms of popularity, Flutter is making significant progress. While Flutter had made it to the top 100 software based on GitHub stars by the time release the one was announced in June 2018, it has grown in the ranks and is now among the best 30. Flutter SDK ranks as top 10 software on GitHub two years later, following giants like Linux, Vue, and code. Thousands of Flutter apps have made their approach to app stores, including the Alibaba app with 50 million users.
High productivity: Flutter is cross-platform to use the same code base either for iOS or Android apps. Working with Flutter will save both times as well as resources.
Great performance: Dart accumulates into native code, and there is no requirement to access OEM widgets as Flutter has its own. Hence this implies less mediated interaction between the app and the platform. As Wm Leler says: "Flutter is the only mobile SDK that gives reactive views without needing a JavaScript bridge." All of this contributes to quick app start-up times and fewer performance subjects.
Fast and manageable development: One of the most admired features of Flutter is hot reload, which enables you to immediately view the changes done in the code on emulators, simulators, and hardware. In less than a minute, the changed code is reloaded while the app works with no restart requirement. This is excellent not only just for creating UIs or adding features but also for error arranging. As far as severity is involved, Flutter claims in its docs that programming with Flutter is so simple that no prior programming data is needed. Experience with object-oriented languages is important, but even non-programmers have created Flutter apps. However, there's only one way to discover whether this is right or not.
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LOVES PARK, Ill. – Two University of Illinois sophomores are the first player signings announced for the Rockford Rivets' 2017 season.
The Rivets announced Wednesday that they have signed pitcher Cole Bellair and third baseman/outfielder Bren Spillane for the Northwoods League season. Bellair was a member of the All-Big Ten Conference Freshman Team last season, then spent the summer with the Rivets. Spillane, drafted by the Pittsburgh Pirates coming out of high school, was also in the Rivets' 2016 plans at one point.
Bellair, a right-hander, was the first freshman in three years to crack the starting rotation at Illinois. He went 2-3 with a 3.34 ERA in 16 games. Bellair struck out 35 and walked 13 in 59 1/3 innings. He was unscored upon in his seven relief appearances.
In the Northwoods League, Bellair was 1-3 with a 6.75 ERA in six starts.
Bellair averaged better than a strikeout an inning in both his junior and senior years at Lockport High School.
After an All-State senior year in 2015 at Wheeling High School, Spillane was drafted in the 34th round by the Pirates. He turned down the Pirates to play for the Illini, and was in their opening-day lineup in February. Spillane was limited to five games, and went 0-for-9.
The two Illini will spend the summer playing some of the best college talent in the country. In the 2016 MLB Draft, five first-round picks and one-sixth of all selections had NWL experience.
The Rockford Rivets are a member of the finest developmental league for elite college baseball players, the Northwoods League, which will play its 24th season of summer collegiate baseball in 2017. The Northwoods League is the largest organized baseball league in the world with 20 teams, drawing significantly more fans, in a friendly ballpark experience, than any league of its kind. A valuable training ground for coaches, umpires and front office staff, 160 Northwoods League players have advanced to Major League Baseball, including two-time Cy Young Award winner Max Scherzer (Washington Nationals), two-time World Champion Ben Zobrist (Chicago Cubs) and MLB All-Stars Chris Sale (Chicago White Sox), Jordan Zimmermann (Detroit Tigers), Curtis Granderson (New York Mets) and Lucas Duda (Mets). All league games are viewable live via the Northwoods League Website, NorthwoodsLeague.com.


My mind could not stop after last week's basic Tunisian Increase and Decreases. So I had to add a few more to our arsenal to choose from. Below are some more of my favorites. I am toying with some fun Tunisian lace stitches that use them, since I clearly can not get them off my mind.
In the forward pass, pick up stitches as you normally would. For us, we are decreasing 2 stitches. So before moving on, pull last loop through the 2 previous loops on your hook. This essentially slips them over that last loop. The finally look does not have the pronounced starburst, but more of a slanted decrease look.
In the forward pass, you will be slipping the loop before and after the center decrease onto that center loop. It ends up looking pretty invisible, and it a great one for those amazing lace patterns. To start the decrease you pick up a loop in the next 2 stitches like normal. Then slip the last stitch through the previous one on your hook. Then pick up the next stitch. Pinch your work to hold the two loops in place while you remove your hook through the 2 stitches. Replace your hook from the opposite direction (changing the order of the stitches). Then slip the last one through the previous one again.
The fancy decrease lays down like crochet slip stitches, the double slip stitch one slants to the left.
Another incredibly easy increase with lots of uses. When at the Return Pass, simply chain where you want to add a stitch. Its just that easy. When you go to do your next row, you will pick up a stitch in the chain (just like you would on a foundation chain to start your project). It gives a space or hole in your fabric making it a lace. Looks very similar to a yarn over increase.
On the Forward Pass, you will pick up a stitch in the back vertical bar. Its the vertical strand that is hiding behind your very visible front vertical bar. For the chevron that adds 2 stitches at the top of the "mountain", you will need to increase in the center stitch and next stitch to add the 2 stitches. The center spine of the chevron will have a "V" look instead of the vertical line.
The back vertical bar creates a solid fabric while the chain stitches gives a lace fabric.
يعاني الكثير من سكان المدينة المنورة من مشكلة تسربات المياه بالمدينة المنورة التي ينتج عنها أضرار جسيمة مما يؤدي لانهيار العقار بسبب تلف الجدران وتأكل الأسطح، بسب ترشح المياه عليها، مما يجعلها بحاجة للكشف عن تسربات المياه والتعامل مع المشكلة ولكن قد يخشى الكثير من القيام بذلك بسبب التكسير والتخريب الذي يحدث، ولكن لا داعي للقلق بشأن كل ذلك فعند التعامل مع أفضل شركة كشف تسربات المياه بالمدينة المنورة من أجل الكشف على تسربات المياه بالمدينة المنورة بأعلى مستوى من الكفاءة والدقة في العمل دون الحاجة للتكسير والتخريب من خلال استخدام أحدث الأدوات والتقنيات الحديثة التي تساعد في الوصول للمكان دون حدوث أي فوضى.


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Shatta Wale is no doubt the "King of Dancehall". He's had so much success and is loved but also hated in equal measure. His songs resonate with lots of people which probably explains their popularity. However, his tone and bragging nature rub people the wrong way. Shatta Wale has well-documented beef with industry colleagues and just about anyone who seems to do better than him. His love life is also one that courts attention. Why is he this controversial? Here's Shatta Wale's biography.
Shatta Wale's Net Worth And Everything You Have To Know
He is known to be Ghana's dancehall Messiah
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Their fight is our fight, claims the star...
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It's hit after hit for Shatta!
What is the real name of Shatta Wale?
Shatta Wale whose real name is Charles Nii Armah Mensah Jr. is one of the biggest reggae-dancehall musicians in the country. Shatta Wale, aged 37, was born on 17 October 1984 in an Accra hospital to his parents, Charles Senior Mensah and Elsie Evelyn Avemegah.
His parents separated when he was still young. Hence, he mostly lived with his father who influenced his love for music. His dad played reggae music at home as well as take him to meet his relatives who are half Jamaican in the United Kingdom. This led to his love for reggae music.
Shatta Wale's love for music led to a rift between Shatta Wale and his father. After high school, he decided to pursue music against his father's will. Consequently, Charles Senior Mensah threw him out of his house. Shatta Wale had to live that period of his life in the streets. He was in the ghettos of Nima but eventually, made his music work for him.
It seems that Shatta Wale and his father are on good terms now. He also serves as his advisor.
Which secondary school did Shatta Wale attend?
Shatta Wale got a very good education. His father is a big proponent of education and made sure that his son went to school and completed his education. He attended Seven Great Princes Academy at Dansoman.
It's here that Shatta Wale immersed himself in the arts. His talent was evident to the point that he earned a role in a series "By The Fireside" shown on the National Theatre Ghana. From there, Shatta Wale went to Winneba Secondary school where he furthered his love for the arts.
Which university did Shatta Wale attend?
Shatta Wale chose to pursue his music career against his father's will. His father wanted him to pursue law but his love for music was irresistible. It's not really clear whether he's gone to college.
When did Shatta Wale start his music?
Shatta Wale's interest in music was sparked by his father's love for reggae music. He started to practise arts when he was in school. The availability of music lessons allowed him to train his vocals and learn how to play the keyboard.
Post his High School, he focused on music and in 2004, released his first-ever hit single "Moko Hoo". He made his debut with the name Bandana. The song was so successful that it won him his first nomination for the Ghana Music Award. The other songs he made were "No Problem" and "Obaa Yaa" followed.
Bandana as he was known then took a long break from music. He resurfaced in 2013, again, with his current name, Shatta Wale. Shatta is a Jamaican word that means Gangster. Wale is the short form for World Alerted Lyrical Entertainer. During his absence from music, Shatta Wale said that he was in Jamaica to learn more about dancehall.
He returned to the scene and performed songs like "Telephone No", "Anastastia". He then went on to perform some of his biggest hits "Dancehall King". It won him the Artiste of the Year Award at the 2014 Ghana Music Awards.
From then on. Shatta Wale's career took off.
In 2014, Shatta Wale did a collaboration with Nigerian artist Davido "Wine Ya Waist". It went on to be voted as the most listened to music by the Guardian.
By 2015, Shatta Wale was being recognised internationally with awards and nominations. For example from International Reggae & World Music Awards.
In 2017, he was named the Most Influential Musician on social media.
Shatta Wale has gone on to record with international artists like Beyonce in "Already", Vybz Cartel "Mansa Musa", Alkalines ATM Remix and Shensea "The Way I Move".
How many songs does Shatte Wale have?
Shatta Wale has released an endless list of songs since his career started. He has about 11 albums to his name, released between 2014 and 2020.
Shatta Wale's Albums
2020: Mannacles of a Shatta
2019: Wander Boy
2016: After the Storm, Shatta Wale
2015: Magical Year Mixtapes, Foundation, Rasta Flex, Times & Season
2014: Answers (The Hybrid), Green Times Mixtapes
Shatta Wale and Stonebwoy, who is the best?
Well, hardcore fans of Shatta Wale will vouch for Shatta. Likewise, Stonebwoy fans will vie for him. Who is best between the two depends on the criteria used to judge both. Whether it's their profile, industry presence, awards, net worth, number of albums or songs, or the size of their fan base, it's highly a matter of opinion.
Throughout this comprehensive Shatta Wale biography, we have provided comparisons between Stonebwoy and Shatta Wale. Go through it and fill in the gaps.
Who is Shatta Wale's manager?
Lawrence Nana Asiamah Hanson aka Bulldog was Shatta Wale's manager. The two have had a topsy turvy relationship. Shatta Wale announced a couple of times that he sacked Bulldog only for him to work with him again. But it seems like Shatta finally settled on the decision.
What did Wizkid say about Shatta Wale?
When Shatta Wale jibed Nigerian artists when he said he didn't need them to sell out a stadium in Ghana for his events, Nigerian artist Wizkid made his opinions known. He de-escalated the situation and called for unity amongst African artists.
Did you know that Shatta Wale has participated in three films? "Never Say Never", "The Trial of Shatta Wale" and "Shattered Lives".
Shatta Wale's Relationship
Celebrities' love life is always one of the most interesting aspects of following them. And when they are open to dish out the information, it's even better. Shatta Wale is one who shares a lot about his life on social media.
The "Dancehall King" has been single since he separated from his long term girlfriend Diamond Michelle Gbagonah in 2019 but recently, he's announced that's he's found love once again.
This is yet another relationship for Shatta. His previous romantic engagements have been unsuccessful. Let's start with his most recent.
Who is Shatta Wale's wife?
Currently, Shatta Wale doesn't have a wife. He hasn't married any woman he's been with. Diamond Michelle Gbagonah was his long term girlfriend and even though Shatta referred to her as "wife", the two never walked down the aisle.
According to Michelle, fondly known as Shatta Michy, the two met on Facebook. At the time, she says Shatta was not as wealthy but she stood by him. She loved the risk of being with him. She also revealed that they intended to have a fling but ended up in a long term relationship.
Shatta Wale and Mitchy have a son named Majesty. He was born on 11 July 2015.
The pair have since separated for undisclosed reasons.
Previous relationships
In one of his interviews, Shatta Wale said he "needs to have queens around him because he is a king". He even used King Solomon as an example. Well, he's had a string of rumoured relationships with the following women, although he just refers to them as "sweet girls".
TV Presenter Efia Odo, actress Kisa Gbekle, musician Sista Afia, and a South African socialite Ndlovu.
Shatta Wale's Children
Apart from his son Majesty, Shatta Wale has two other children with two other baby mamas. His other son's name is Jedidah. He is said to be living in the United Kingdom with his mother.
Shatta Wale has a daughter named Charrisa. She was born on 10 July 2010.
Shatta Wale's Family
Who is Shatta Wale's father?
Shatta Wale's father Charles Senior Mensah is a politician, businessman and lawyer. He has an affinity for reggae music. He was very strict about Shatta Wale's education that he pressured him to finish his high school education. Charles Senior had envisioned a law career for his son only for him to back out of it and pursue music.
In 2018, Charles Mensah condemned preachers who "prophesied" his son's death. He took issue with the way the message was delivered. Consequently, Shatta Wale's father filed a report at the Criminal Investigation Department in Ghana.
Shatta Wale's mother Elsie Evelyn Avemegah, is a businesswoman. He separated from his father when Shatta Wale was still young.
Shatta Wale has three sisters. He shared that two of his sisters are based in London while one is in Ghana.
Shatta Wale's Controversy
Shatta Wale doesn't hold back. He says it as it is. As a result, he tends to rub people the wrong way. His sense of grandeur is also something that has led to feuds with fellow celebrities. Here are Shatta Wale's controversies.
Ghana Music Awards
If you listen to Shatta Wale, you'll hear him say that he doesn't care about awards. However, back in 2013, when he lost the Dancehall Artiste of the Year to Kaakie, he stormed out of the awards ceremony. Shatta Wale went on to abuse the event organisers CharterHouse, and its Chief Executive Officer (CEO). He even made an entire song, "Letter To Charter House" to express his displeasure.
Later on, Shatta Wale apologised to Charter House.
Shatta Wale vs Stonebwoy
The rivalry between two of the biggest Ghanaian dancehall artists, Shatta Wale and Stonebwoy started long before they became household names in the music industry. Stonebwoy dominated a contest "Battle Days" that both took part in.
Since Shatta Wale rebranded himself, from Bandana to Shatta Wale, in 2012 he's enjoyed continued success. Stonebwoy followed and also climbed to the top. This fuelled their rivalry and started the never-ending debate of Ghana's true Dancehall King.
Shatta Wale is very consumed with his beef with Stonebwoy. Many times, he's the one who sparks or keeps a feud going through his social media posts or media interviews. They've even reconciled publicly but then fell out all over again.
For instance, in 2015, Stonebwoy invited Shatta Wale to the stage after he won an award in a public show of unity. However, it was not the turning point that many would have hoped for.
In 2018, they were at it again. Fans were treated to an exchange of words on social media and in interview broadcasts. Shatta Wale even proceeded to make a song "No Mercy For The Cripple" aimed at Stonebwoy who has a knee condition that forces him to limp.
Things further escalated when Shatta Wale, who fondly stirs up this beef, stated that Stonebwoy turned him down for a collaboration. Stonebwoy was infuriated. Not just with this allegation but also with another where Shatta Wale insinuated that he was responsible for his mother's death. For Stonebwoy, he won't work with Shatta "as if nothing happened."
The rift continues and the Ghana Music Awards was the battleground once again between Shatta Wale and Stonebwoy. Stonebwoy was on stage receiving his award after he won the Dancehall of the Artist during the 2019 Ghana Music Awards when Shatta Wale invaded it. Stonebwoy pulled out his gun. This led to a premature end of the show.
This led to the arrest of the two artists. Later, the shows' event organiser Charter House banned the two artists indefinitely and stripped them of their awards. The Ministry of Tourism, Arts, Culture stepped in and the ban was lifted in February 2021. The two artists can submit entries for the awards.
Shatta Wale vs Sarkodie
Sarkodie is the other musician that Shatta Wale is beefing with. Their feud supposedly began when Sarkodie traded a shoot with Shatta Wale for a Nigerian artist. Sarkodie did not respond to these claims.
In another incident, Shatta Wale accused Sarkodie of backstabbing him on an agreement they had. According to Shatta, they had been booked by an international company to perform outside the country. They had agreed on a fee. Afterwards, Sarkodie went on to accept a lower rate without his knowledge. This led to the end of the agreement.
All the while as Shatta Wale made these allegations, Sarkodie kept his cool. His response to Shatta Wale broke the airwaves. In a song titled "Advice", he addressed Shatta Wale's claims.
In an interview, Sarkodie revealed that as much as he wants to have the good old times back with Wale, he cannot ignore everything and pretend they are fine. This is the reason why he came up with the song "Advice".
Shatta Wale vs Wizkid
Shatta Wale just can't keep himself out of the news. This time he went international with one of Nigeria and Africa's biggest artists, WizKid. Shatta Wale went on record saying that he doesn't consider Wizkid a superstar. He further said that he won't get star struck if he met Wizkid.
Shatta Wale vs Burna Boy
Shatta Wale took a dig at Nigerian artists on a social media post in which he stated that he didn't need them to fill up a stadium for his event in Ghana. Burna boy jumped in and stated that African artists should work together and not divide the continent.
Of course, Shatta Wale got back. He challenged Burna Boy to a contest. The latter asked for a fistfight to which Wale subtle declined. He stated that he respected Burna Boy's mother and wouldn't physically fight him. He went on to claim that the Nigerian sexually assaulted some women.
As Wale was ready to further escalate the tension, Burna Boy moved on and did not get back to any of his comments.
Gunshot Prank
Shatta Wale caused panic when news filtered through that he had been shot by unknown men outside his house in East Legion. His spokesman confirmed the reports and said that Wale was receiving medical attention. Later on, it was revealed that all this was a prank. The dancehall musician was arrested alongside other men.
Which pastor said Shatta Wale will die?
Prophet Cosmos Walker Affran of Cosmos Ministries "prophesied" the untimely death of Shatta Wale and asked people to pray for him. He attributed his prophecy to the "hatred" that Shatta Wale is facing.
Shatta Wale's Cars
How many cars does Shatta Wale have?
Shatta Wale has some of the best cars money can buy. He's lined-up up to nine top of the range cars in his garage. He's been gifted some of the cars he owns. Here is the list:
2017 Mercedez Benz G-Wagon - gifted by Nathaniel Kwabena
2018 Toyota Highlander, 2018 Mercedez Benz C-Class and a BMW - all gifted by fans
Dodge Charger car
2 Range Rovers - a 2021 version
How much is Shatta Wale Rolls Royce?
Just as Nigerian singer Davido was flaunting his Rolls Royce, Shatta Wale announced his return to social media with a bang. He unveiled his newly acquired Rolls Royce which is estimated to have cost him upwards of $330,000.
However, fans are in doubt as to whether Shatta Wale owns the Rolls Royce. Some opine that it might be for a music video. Nonetheless, the musician stated in a radio show that he indeed owns all of his nine luxurious cars including the Rolls Royce.
Shatta Wale trolls Davido's Rolls Royce
As that happens, Shatta Wale swiped at Davido for flaunting his black Rolls Royce. Davido's Rolls Royce cost him over $400,000. The reggae-dancehall artist stated that he does not depend on his father's wealth to buy things. Rather, he uses his own money. Davido's father is a wealthy businessman hence the comments from Shatta Wale.
Shatta Wale's House
Well, if Shatta Wale has nine cars, then he must have even a bigger house to accommodate them all. He revealed that he owns three mansions, one located at an undisclosed location in the capital, Accra.
Shatta Wale's Net Worth
How much is Shatta Wale worth?
Shatta Wale is one of the richest musicians in Ghana. His net worth is estimated to be $6.2 million. He makes his money through his music, endorsement deals and the business he runs.
Shatta Wale and Wizkid, who is the richest?
Both Shatta Wale and Wizkid appeared on the Forbes List of the top 30 richest Africans in 2021. WizKid is in the top 10. His net worth is calculated at $21 million. Shatta Wale ranks 23rd with a net worth of $6.2 million.
Thus, according to Forbes, Wizkid is far richer than Shatta Wale.
Samini and Shatta Wale, who is richer?
Samini is a respected reggae and dancehall artist. As of 2021, his net worth is estimated to be $2 million. This means that Shatta Wale is richer than him with a net worth of $6.2 million.
Criss Waddle and Shatta Wale, who is richer?
Criss Waddle's net worth is not clear but he is reported to be worth around $1 million. Chances are the Shatta Wale is richer than Criss Waddle.
Shatta Wale and Sarkodie, who is richer?
Sarkodie is a popular name in the music scene. In fact, he is one of the richest musicians in the country. He tops some of the Ghanaian rich lists with an estimated net worth of $9 million. With arch-rival Shatta Wale at $6.2 million, Sarkodie is richer.
Shatta Wale and Stonebwoy, who is richer?
Stonebwoy's net worth as of 2021 is about $3 million whilst Shatta Wale's stands at $6.2 million. Shatta is richer than Stonebwoy.
Over the course of his career which spans over a decade, Shatta Wale has received numerous awards. If you are wondering "How many awards does Shatta Wale have?" here is the answer to that. Shatta Wale has over 71 recognised awards for his name. He's received 120 nominations.
How many international awards has Shatta Wale won?
Shatta Wale has been globally recognised for his music. He has collected numerous international awards. He won his sixth International Reggae and World Music Awards in 2021 to become the first African artist to reach that tally. He's also won the Ghana Music Awards UK and Ghana Entertainment Awards USA
Shatta Wale and Stonebwoy, who has more awards?
Shatta Wale claims that he has more than 150 awards to his name. Well, most people aren't convinced despite the numerous titles he has to his name. Reports indicate that he has 71 recognised awards and 120 nominations.
Stonebwoy on the other hand has some 25 awards to his name, far less than Shatta Wale. Even so, Stonebwoy has won the BET Awards for the Best International Act - Africa.
He became the first male Ghanaian and dance-hall singer to clinch the prize. He's also been nominated for the same.
Shatta Wale and Wizkid, who has more awards?
Is there an awards list that lacks the name of Wizkid? His music is loved in Nigeria and across the continent. This shows in the types of awards that he has won over the years. Wizkid has won some of the most prestigious awards globally including BET Awards, Grammys Awards, and The Headies Awards amongst others.
WizKid had definitely won lots of awards but the exact figure of his total is not clear. Some put it at over 30, over 40 and even over 80. Therefore, with Shatta Wale's having 71 recognised awards, we can't really make a comparison.
Shatta Wale and Sarkodie, who has more awards?
Sarkodie has been named the most awarded musician in the country. He has amassed over 100 awards with more than 176 nominations. Ghana Music Awards, BET Awards for Best International Act - Africa 2012, BET Hip Hop Awards Best International Flow 2019, EMY Awards for Best Entertainer in 2016 are just some of the accolades to his name.
At this point, you can definitely tell that he has won more glamorous awards than Shatta Wale and has more in total than his nemesis.
Shatta Wale's Awards
It's a long list.
Digital Act of the Year
Best African Music Video - Ugandan Music Excellence Awards
Viral Song of the Year - 3 music awards
Reggae/dancehall song of the year - 3 Music Awards
Digital Artiste of the Year - 3 Music Awards
Fam Army of the Year - 3 Music Awards
Reggae/dancehall act of the Year - 3 Music Awards
Music Video of the Year - 3 Music Awards
Song of the Year - 3 Music Awards
Male Act of the Year - 3 Music Awards
Song Writer of the Year - 3 Music Awards
Facebook Star of the Year - 3 Music Awards
Best Collaboration of the Year - Ghana Music Awards
Best Dancehall Act - African Entertainment Awards - US
Best Song - Ghana Entertainment Awards - US
Best Collaboration - Ghana Entertainment Awards - US
Best Entertainer - Ghana Entertainment Awards - US
Best Producer - Ghana Music Honours
Best Male Act - Ghana Naija Showbiz Awards
Best Song - Ghana Entertainment Awards USA
Best Entertainer - Ghana Entertainment Awards USA
Artiste of the Year - Africa Pride Awards
Best Event Set Up - Ghana Events Awards
Afro Beats Song of the Year - Ghana Music Awards UK
Collaboration of the Year - Ghana Music Awards UK
Artiste of the Year - Ghana Music Awards UK
Reggae/Dancehall of the Year - Eastern Music Awards
Best Dancehall Artiste - African Entertainment Awards US
Favourite Male Musician - People's Celebrity Awards
Ultimate People's Celebrity - People's Celebrity Awards
Most Popular Video - 4Style Music Video Awards
In 2016, 2015, and 2014, Shatta Wale won similar awards.
Shatta Wale Instagram: @ShattaWaleNima
Shatta Wale Twitter: @ShattaWaleGH
Shatta Wale Facebook: Shatta Wale (Shatta Movement)
How old is Shatta Wale's wife?
Shatta Wale does not have a wife. He divorced his most recent wife Diamond Michelle Gbagonah who is 27 years old. She was born on 6 May 1994.
What is the net worth of Shatta Wale?
Shatta Wale has a successful music career. As of 2021, his net worth is estimated to be $6.2 million.
What school did Shatta Wale attend?
Shatta Wale went to Seven Great Princes Academy at Dansoman and Winneba Secondary school.
How old is Shatta Wale?
Shatta Wale was born on 17 October 1984 which makes him 37 years old.
How much does Shatta Wale charge for a show?
In a YouTube interview, Shatta Wale disclosed that he charges between $48,000 - $96,000 for a local show. When he performs outside the country, his rate card is $70,000 per show. This also depends on the number of hours he's been booked for.
How many awards has Shatta Wale won in his life?
Shatta Wale has won over 71 awards and received 120 nominations throughout his career.
Where is Shatta Wale from?
Shatta Wale was born in Accra Ghana at Police Hospital.
Which tribe is Shatta Wale?
Shatta Wale was born in Accra but his parents' roots can be traced back to the Ewe tribe from the Volta region.
What is Shatta Wale's real name?
Shatta Wale's real name is Charles Nii Armah Mensah Jr.
Charles Nii Armah Mensah Jr.
Reggae-Dancehall musician, Producer, Actor
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Q: Get All Sales Order from Quick Book via QuickBook WebConnector using asp.net I am using QuicBook Premier Edition UK , I have a company file open inside QuickBook. Build a sample WebService provided in samples and host in IIS. Added that application in WebConnector by using qwc file in samples.
I understood the callback methods required by WebConnector in soap service.
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I have tested web service by using WebConnector by using Update Selected button and it gives response 'OK' . But I am still confused how to get started with soap service , samples include 3 Xml request
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How I test these request and see the response by using service . Can anyone explain the steps required to get me started with my own request of Get all Sales Order.
Thanks
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A: Explanation:
After calling authenticate(...), the Web Connector will call the sendRequestXML(...) method.
The sendRequestXML(...) method is essentially the Web Connector's way of saying "Hey, what do you want me to do?"
You should respond with a qbXML request telling QuickBooks/the Web Connector to do something. For example, if you are trying to get sales orders from QuickBooks, you could respond with a SalesOrderQuery qbXML request, something like this:
<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?>
<?qbxml version="8.0"?>
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        </SalesOrderQueryRq>
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</QBXML>

The Web Connector will then send that request to QuickBooks, it will be processed, and the Web Connector will then call your receiveResponseXML(...) method.
The receiveResponseXML(...) method is essentially the Web Connector's way of saying "Hey, you told me to do something, I did it, and here's all of the data I got back: ... (big blob of XML from QuickBooks here)".
TLDR:
Return a qbXML request from the sendRequestXML method. A qbXML response will be sent to you in the receiveResponseXML method.
More notes:

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*Bigger explanation of the Web Connector here: http://www.consolibyte.com/docs/index.php/QuickBooks_Web_Connector_Overview

*Lots of qbXML examples here: http://www.consolibyte.com/docs/index.php/Example_qbXML_Requests

*Hundreds of pages of documentation in the QuickBooks SDK: https://developer.intuit.com/docs/0250_qb/0020_get_set_up/sdk_downloads

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An estate steeped in history
Located in Longford, Tasmania, is one of the most historically important farming properties in Australia: the Woolmers Estate. Well preserved and maintained, with a wealth of artefacts, the estate remains one of Australia's best glimpses into colonial history and life in 19th-century Tasmania.
In 2010, it was one of 11 places awarded World Heritage status by UNESCO for its role in telling the story of the convict Assignment System, which operated in Van Diemen's Land (now Tasmania) until 1840. The Assignment System was an arrangement that saw transported convicts, referred to as 'assigned servants', work in exchange for shelter, clothing and food. This system was founded on the premise that gainful employment and moral guidance would be successful in reforming convicts – and the fact that it also benefited their masters by providing labour at little cost and relieved the government of almost all expenses was a bonus. Woolmers Estate was built with the labour of 'assigned servants' – without the Assignment system, Woolmers might not have become the sprawling estate that we see today.
Included in the National Heritage List on 23 November 2007, Woolmers Estate is unique in how intact it is. The building and its large collection of cultural artefacts are kept in pristine condition, providing an intimate glimpse into six generations of the Archer family. Towards the end of his life, Thomas Archer VI decided to set up a trust to 'research, collect and preserve the Thomas Archer Family heritage and legacy and to conserve, interpret and promote Woolmers Estate for the benefit of current and future generations'. This trust is now known as the Woolmers Foundation Inc, an organisation dedicated to sharing the estate's colonial history and heritage with the public.
One of the estate's most notable attractions is the National Rose Garden, which is one of the most beautiful gardens in Tasmania. Arranged into a 19th-century layout, it was added to the estate's grounds in 2000. Funded and supported by the government, businesses and private individuals, a group of dedicated individuals aimed to create a formal rose garden that would both showcase the beauty of roses, and the estate's 19th-century surroundings. Opened to the public in 2001, the rose garden houses more than 3000 roses, from 30 different families, representing the flower's historic journey and development globally.
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The soccer-loving world learned two important lessons on Monday: the election to select a new FIFA president will be held on February 26, 2016, and current president Sepp Blatter does not enjoy showering in fake money.
Early on Monday morning, FIFA leaders convened in Zurich to set a date for the elections, and (it is believed) to discuss plans for reform. Domenico Scala, the independent head of FIFA's audit committee, has been devising possible plans for overhauling the organization, including term limits for senior officials and the disclosure of previously unavailable information (specifically, the salaries of top executives).
Overall, the meetings were an attempt to show that FIFA is actively pursuing reform and change. At least, that was the message Sepp Blatter was intending to convey when he took his seat to helm an official FIFA press conference. Instead, he was humiliated almost immediately. The embattled president was interrupted by comedian Simon Brodkin (appearing as one of his alter egos, Jason Bent), who proceeded to hurl fake money at Blatter in a mock effort to win the bidding rights to the 2026 World Cup on behalf of North Korea.
The British comedian was quickly escorted out of the building and into the waiting arms of the Swiss police, but not before he helped inspire what will undoubtedly go down as one of the most iconic images of Blatter's president: a furious man sat amidst a sea of currency.


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From the wonders of nature to the grittier pleasures of the city, this album encourages children (and adults) to be mindful and alert and always be ready to find the beauty in adventure everywhere around us.
Life is an adventure—there are things worth exploring all around us. That is something that children seem to be born knowing, but that we forget as we grow older. With Explorer of the World, Frances England wants to help encourage children and their adults to experience the joy that mindfully exploring your own town and even your own backyard can bring.
To do this she employs a number of musical styles—from pop to electro, acoustic to funk and hip-hop—while keeping it all light and friendly. Her delicate, airy voice is perfect for engaging the attention of children while also being pleasing to adult ears. Her city is San Francisco and the song "City of Hills" is a love song to it. To authentically capture the sounds of the city, England carried around a handheld tape recorder for two years, recording all sorts of sounds, including the bucket drums that open "Street Life" and the beatbox rhythms in "Ballad for a Beatboxer." She recorded the ambient noises for "City Don't Sleep" on long nighttime walks through San Francisco's North Beach. She also used a couple of salvaged drum machines to provide the rhythmic backbone of the album. To put it all together, she recruited GRAMMY award winner Dean Jones (Dog on Fleas) and composer Dave Winer (Justin Robert's Not Ready For Naptime band).
Of course we all know the joys of lying in the grass and watching sunlight through the leaves as in "See What We Can See," but what about the unexpected treasures we can find on city sidewalks? England talks about finding bottle caps, notes, and grocery lists in "All the Things I Found," a different twist on the treasures of the environment around us.
From the wonders of nature to the grittier pleasures of the city, this album encourages children (and adults) to be mindful, alert, and always ready to find the beauty in adventure everywhere around us. And this thoroughly modern, completely charming album had my four-year-old granddaughter engaged and dancing from beginning to end! That is the way to teach valuable lessons without a hint of preaching.


The average train between Naples and Perugia takes 4h 55m and the fastest train takes 4h 40m. On an average weekday, there are 5 trains per day travelling from Naples to Perugia. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
All available trains travelling from Naples to Perugia. To see full schedules, alternative transport and to book your tickets online click here.
Is there a direct train between Naples and Perugia?
No, there is no direct train from Naples to Perugia. However, there are services departing from Napoli Centrale and arriving at Perugia via Roma Termini. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 40m.
How far is it from Naples to Perugia?
The distance between Naples and Perugia is 295 km. The road distance is 370.6 km.
Where do I catch the Naples to Perugia train from?
Naples to Perugia train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, depart from Napoli Centrale station.
Where does the Naples to Perugia train arrive?
Naples to Perugia train services, operated by Trenitalia, arrive at Perugia station.
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The 2015 edition of the ICT – Innovate, Connect, Transform conference will take place in Lisbon, Portugal, on October 20-22, and will feature a special session on RRI and Smart Technologies.
This session is intended as a world café. Participants will have the possibility to learn and discuss basic concepts of smart technologies and responsible research and innovation in two discussion groups. The facilitators will give short introductory presentations on RRI and smart technologies to set the scene and will then open the discussion.


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«Вели́кая война́» — художественно-документальный сериал, докудрама, посвящённая 65-летию Победы над нацистской Германией в Великой Отечественной войне. Первая серия сериала была показана в эфире Первого канала 29 марта 2010 года.

7 мая 2012 года (спустя ровно 2 года после выхода последней серии цикла) вышло продолжение сериала, включающее 10 дополнительных серий.

Трансляцию художественно-документального сериала в России осуществлял Первый канал, на Украине — телеканал Интер, в Китае — телеканал CCTV-9. Сериал был куплен международным телеканалом The History Channel и полностью дублирован на английский язык. Проект получил название .

Описание
Каждая серия сериала рассказывает об одном из наиболее значимых этапов Великой Отечественной войны, начиная со вторжения немецких войск на территорию СССР и заканчивая Днём Победы 9 мая 1945 года и войной с Японией. В сериале используется трёхмерная компьютерная графика, постановочные сцены, а также документальные кадры. Съёмки проходили преимущественно в Крыму, Киеве и Волгограде.

Эпизоды

DVD
В 2010 году состоялся релиз фильма на DVD.
 апрель — май 2010 — посерийно, упаковка Keep case, «Первая Видеокомпания»
 19 июня 2012 — упаковка Gift Case, подарочное издание, «Lizard Cinema Trade»
 16 октября 2012 — упаковка Keep case, бюджетное издание, «Lizard Cinema Trade»

Фактологические ошибки
 В восемнадцатом эпизоде «Война с Японией» при описании действий японского руководства летом 1945 года приводится биография не действовавшего тогда премьер-министра Японии Кантаро Судзуки, а его однофамильца Дзэнко Судзуки, бывшего премьер-министром Японии в 1980—1982 годах.
 При описании плана операции «Тайфун» в 4-й серии диктор верно называет трёх командующих немецкими танковыми группами — Гёпнера, Рейнгардта и Гудериана, однако при показе портретов вместо Георга Рейнгардта мы видим портрет Рейнхарда Гейдриха.
 В пятом эпизоде «Ленинград» диктор говорит, что блокада Ленинграда длилась 882 дня, хотя на самом деле на 10 дней меньше.
 В эпизоде «Война с Германией» сказано, что Познань досталась Пруссии после третьего раздела Польши, а на самом деле после второго.
В первом эпизоде на одной из карт неправильно указано местоположение города Гродно.
 Модели техники, показанные в анимационной части, не всегда соответствуют рассматриваемому историческому периоду. Так, в сериях, посвящённых сражениям 1941 года, показаны танки PzKpfw III ausf. L (с длинноствольной пушкой) и PzKpfw IV ausf. F2/G, появившиеся на вооружении только в 1942 году.
 В инфографике о танке Т-34-85 указывается, что танк оснащён орудием Д-5Т, в то время как этим орудием оснащалось только малое количество танков раннего выпуска завода 112. В массовое производство танк шёл с орудием ЗиС-С-53

Примечания

Литература

Ссылки
 Все серии сериала на YouTube
 «Великая война» на сайте телеканала «Карусель»

Докудрамы
Телесериалы России 2010-х годов
Телесериалы России, запущенные в 2010 году
Телесериалы России, завершённые в 2010 году
Телесериалы Первого канала
Телесериалы, снятые по заказу Первого канала
Телесериалы России на военную тематику
Документальные телесериалы России
Телесериалы о Великой Отечественной войне
Фильмы Star Media

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C++ Programming in easy steps instructs you how to program in the powerful C++ language, giving complete examples that illustrate each aspect with full colour screenshots and colourised code. Now, in its fourth edition,C++ Programming in easy steps begins by explaining how to download and install a free C++ compiler so you can quickly begin to create your own executable programs by copying the book's examples. It demonstrates all the C++ language basics before moving on to provide examples of Object Oriented Programming.


I lost 12 pounds and four clothing sizes.
I love exercising at the gym. I eat less fat and sugar now and more fruits and vegetables. I eat healthy snacks every three hours, and I drink plenty of water every day. I like what I see in the mirror, but I want to go even further, so I'll work to lose 20 more pounds. I have learned to take better care of myself, because I'm the most important person in my life.


The BlueSMiRF is the latest Bluetooth wireless serial cable replacement from SparkFun Electronics! These modems work as a serial (RX/TX) pipe. Any serial stream from 2400 to 115200bps can be passed seamlessly from your computer to your target. We've tested these units successfully over open air at 350ft (106m)! The latest version of this board also breaks out PIO4.
Note: The remote unit can be powered from 3.3V up to 6V for easy battery attachment. All signal pins on the remote unit are 3V-6V tolerant. No level shifting is required. Do not attach this device directly to a serial port. You will need an RS232 to TTL converter circuit if you need to attach this to a computer.
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How Your Smart Phone is Hurting Your Body I recently had some relatives visiting from out of town who had driven down to visit me here in Orange County from the San Francisco area. When they arrived I noticed that one of them was rubbing her neck and wincing in pain as we spoke. Of course, being the always-on-the-job, Neuromuscular Therapist that I am, I asked about it. She indicated that she had spent most of the seven hour trip from the Bay Area to my home in San Clemente, getting caught up on work on her smart phone. She was now experiencing major neck pain and an excruciating headache.
Recent studies have shown that prolonged sitting can be detrimental to overall health, but a few adjustments in posture or your workspace can make a huge difference.


JACKSON, MS (AP) In the battle for multimillion-dollar hurricane cleanup contracts, a Gulfport attorney said the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is sending the message that Goliath out-of-state firms can bully Mississippi contractors out of the competition.
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announced April 21 that a $150-million award to Gulfport-based Necaise Brothers Construction had been sidelined by protests from other companies. In the end, the beneficiary will be Pompano Beach, FL-based AshBritt Inc., which earlier had been awarded a $500-million contract.
The Corps awarded Necaise Brothers the contract for hurricane cleanup in April after coming under scrutiny for giving the award to AshBritt with little competition after the Aug. 29 storm.
The Corps said it has since tried to engage Mississippi businesses in the unprecedented cleanup effort, but challenges from other companies are making that difficult to do.
AshBritt failed to win the latest contract when it was rebid. When Necaise received the award, AshBritt and several other companies, including at least one from Mississippi, challenged.
The Corps said protests are reviewed by the Government Accountability Office, which takes 100 days and slows progress on the coast.
AshBritt will be allowed to extend its current $500-million contract to do the work.
Randy Perkins, president of AshBritt, said it would have been cost and time prohibitive for the Corps to change contractors when the work is almost finished. He said that most of the work will be done by mid-May.
Also, Perkins said the Necaise contract would have cost the government 35 to 40 percent more than AshBritt will end up charging.
Joe Sam Owen, an attorney of Necaise Brothers, said the fight is just beginning, though he isn't sure what legal action he'll take.
He claimed AshBritt protested the Necaise Brothers contract knowing that the move could buy time to finish the work before Necaise could begin.
That's why Owen said he filed an application for an injunction in U.S. District Court April 19 that sought to make AshBritt quit doing work that he thinks belongs to Necaise.
Worley, the Corps spokesman, said he was not aware of any court filings and could not comment on ongoing litigation.
Worley maintained that the contract was canceled because of protest delays. The Corps wants most of the work done by the end of May and it would take until July just to process the latest contract challenges, he said.
Worley would not speculate on whether an unintended consequence of the action would be that other companies would protest new contracts to score extensions on work they already have.


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New Simpsonville genealogical room hosts Bailey
Likely descedent of Mark Twain speaks at lecture event
New Simpsonville genealogical room hosts Bailey Likely descedent of Mark Twain speaks at lecture event Check out this story on greenvilleonline.com: http://grnol.co/1MsgkjK
Scott Keeler, dskeeler@greenvillenews.com Published 5:48 p.m. ET July 14, 2015 | Updated 1:50 p.m. ET July 16, 2015
Andrew Staton, executive director of the Simpsonville Genealogical Research Room, stands next to a display at the room which is located at the Simpsonville Senior Activity Center.(Photo: Scott Keeler / Staff)Buy Photo
Andrew Staton and his family spent three years working to find a spot in Simpsonville where citizens could come research their ancestors. In January, their efforts paid off when the Simpsonville Genealogical Research Room officially opened at the Simpsonville Senior Activity Center.
On Monday, Staton, a 20-year-old rising senior at College of Charleston, presented the Room's first major event as Greenville's Susan Bailey visited. Prior to signing copies of "The Twain Shall Meet," a book Bailey co-authored with professional genealogist Deb Gosselin, Bailey spent over 90 minutes talking about the book and the fascinating details of her life.
Much of her adult life, Bailey never knew who her real mother was. For the past seven years, Bailey has researched her family tree. Through DNA testing and extensive genealogical research, Bailey believes she is the daughter of Nina Clemens Gabrilowitsch, who was Mark Twain's only granddaughter.
"There's just so much of this story, I never know when to stop talking," Bailey said after her presentation. "I just feel like I've got to make people understand the whole story and there's much more to it that I haven't even shared."
The only thing preventing a 100 percent certainty of who her mother was is a birth certificate. Bailey has never had luck in obtaining it.
"I believe I was born in France although, just in the last month, I found out that it might be Switzerland," Bailey told the audience. "All I know is that it was in a French-speaking part of Europe during wartime.
"Switzerland (officials) have found my birth certificate, but they haven't sent it to me yet."
Bailey lived in Europe with her aunt and uncle, who were Jewish, for three years before moving to Florida. She lived in various parts of the United States her whole life before moving from Asheville to Greenville a few years ago.
The audience gave Bailey an ovation after her lecture and she answered their questions as well. After learning about the Staton's genealogical room, Bailey gladly came and spoke for free.
"(Staton) told me they were trying to get programs going here and asked me if I'd be the first, and I told him, 'I'd love to,' " Bailey said.
After Staton's mother read an article about Bailey last year in The Greenville News, she informed him of Bailey's story. He knew she would make for a perfect speaker for the Genealogical Research Room.
"Everybody wants to find a famous person (through genealogy)," Staton said. "You can find some very exciting connections."
A sad occasion actually sparked Staton's interest in genealogy. When he was 14 years old, his grandfather passed away. That led the then-Hillcrest High student to research his family tree. Three years later, Staton had completed his family work, but he wanted to keep doing more.
He began researching and collecting local historical items, many of which are now on display at the room.
Staton first met with Simpsonville city officials about having a room to house his researching efforts in 2012. Traction for establishing the room really began to take shape last summer when it was approved by Simpsonville's Recreation Committee.
Staton believes programs like Bailey's lecture can only help the Room continue to grow.
"We've had a lot of people coming in and donations increasing recently," Staton said. "We're already running out of room."
For more information about the new Simpsonville Genealogical Research Room, visit its Facebook page at facebook.com/SimpsonvilleGenealogy
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The Dissent Of Man
JF Derry
The Other Charles Darwin
I made a mistake in my book Darwin in Scotland, regarding Charles Darwin's uncle, another Charles Darwin,
Why would Darwin choose to attend Edinburgh? The quick answer is that he didn't – his father decided for him, and Edinburgh was chosen because it was a family tradition to go there to study medicine. In fact, anyone pursuing a career in medicine was wise to go to Edinburgh, as since the mid-18th century it had been the best medical school. Oxford and Cambridge could give you academic teaching, but only if you were an Anglican, and they had no hospitals. London had no shortage of hospitals, but they had no university at that stage. Edinburgh had both a hospital and a university, allowing the parallel teaching of both theory and practice not afforded by anywhere else at the time. And this is the simple reason why both Darwin's grandfather and father had received their medical training at the University of Edinburgh – grandfather Erasmus (1731–1802) in 1755 (aged 22) and father Robert (1766–1848) in 1786 (aged 20) – both forging family ties and friendships while they did. One Darwin never managed to leave: Darwin's uncle, another Charles Darwin (1758–1778), died from meningococcal meningitis, contracted during a post-mortem, while studying in Edinburgh. He was buried in the Duncan family vault in the Chapel of Ease at St Cuthbert's Church which is beyond the west end of Princes Street Gardens, on the corner of Lothian Road and King's Stables Road.
I have attempted on several occasions to find his burial place. The reason I couldn't is very simply that it is not there, but instead at an overflow site located at the junction of Buccleuch Street and Chapel Street in Edinburgh. The former Buccleuch Parish Church, was built c.1756 as a Chapel-of-Ease by the kirk session of St Cuthbert's Parish Church in Lothian Road in association with a new graveyard because their own had become so overcrowded. It was rebuilt as an unimpressive Gothic edifice in 1866 by David MacGibbon (1831–1902). Today, the church acts as a furniture store for the University of Edinburgh, but the kirkyard remains of interest as the burial place of mental-health pioneer Dr Andrew Duncan (1744–1828), the infamous robber Deacon Brodie (1741–88) and Alison Cockburn (1713–94), best known for a version of the ancient Scottish folk tune, Flowers of the Forest. Additionally it is there, within Andrew Duncan's family vault, that the grave can be found of Charles Darwin (1758–78), uncle of the famous naturalist.
Unlike his nephew, who would fail to follow in his footsteps, this Charles Darwin was proving to be a very talented medical student, except he died on 15 May 1778, apparently from a cut sustained while performing an autopsy.
About the end of April, Mr. Darwin had employed the greatest part of a day in accurately dissecting the brain of a child which had died of hydrocephalus, and which he had attended during its life. That very evening he was seized with severe head-ach. This, however, did not prevent him from being present in the Medical Society, where he mentioned to Dr. Duncan the dissection he had made, and promised the next day to furnish him with an account of all the circumstances in writing. But the next day, to his headach there supervened other febrile symptoms. And, in a short time, from the hemorrhagies, petechial eruption, and foetid loose stools which occurred,his disease manifested a very putrescent tendency. The clinical picture described here, particularly the petechial haemorrhages, strongly supports a diagnosis of meningococcal disease.
This Charles' father, the famous Erasmus Darwin, was summoned to Edinburgh, and for a few days after he arrived he had hopes that Charles might recover but this was not to be. Whilst in Edinburgh, Erasmus likely stayed with his good friend James Hutton (they had met four years before, but kept up their friendship for twenty). He later wrote this letter to Hutton, entrusting him with supervising the cutting of the grave's inscription (also below).
[© Joe Gordon, 2012]
There is an interesting footnote that we can add to this: as Charles was named after his uncle, so too Charles' elder brother Erasmus,
Charles Darwin's younger brother Erasmus Darwin II became a rich solicitor, but in 1799 drowned himself in the River Derwent. The youngest of Erasmus Darwin's three sons, Robert Waring Darwin, followed his father and oldest brother into medicine, becoming a successful physician. He married Susannah Wedgwood, and in the family tradition they named their first boy after his grandfather and uncle, Erasmus Alvey Darwin.
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Reality Check: Two Genre-Busting Books from UI Authors
by Rob Cline
Lucas Mann writes about reality TV in Captive Audience.
Two graduates of the University of Iowa's Nonfiction Writing Program have thought-provoking, genre-bending new books. The Nonfiction Writing Program, under the direction of John D'Agata, has earned a reputation as a place in which the boundaries of nonfiction are always under consideration and subject to revision. These two books are animated by their creative approaches to their subject matter. Both are recommended.
Captive Audience by Lucas Mann
It's tempting to dismiss reality TV as the empty-calorie choice on television's seemingly inexhaustible buffet of options. But Lucas Mann thinks that shows purporting to show us something real are worthy of consideration, and he offers just that in Captive Audience: On Love and Reality TV.
The love in question is his own, as the book delves into his marriage as well as an array of reality shows. The book is an amalgam of interview, scholarship, cultural criticism, and memoir—all underpinned by Mann's own viewing habits and the shared experience of watching with his wife. Throughout the book, he addresses his wife directly:
"You don't seem to feel that pressure to show that you are at least a bit disturbed by the lie of American bourgeois normalcy, even as you participate in it. When this schism leads to a fit, I get all worked up and righteous, thinking I'm just a more self-aware person, but I suspect I'm confusing self-awareness with self-loathing, trying to attach value, or at least a sense of action to the self-loathing. The unspoken question is whether you can still desire something as you sneer at it, or whether it's a cop-out to try to straddle that line."
This talk of self-awareness and self-loathing might seem self-indulgent—and indeed, it is. But this self-indulgence, whether it takes the form of watching the lives of others or of wishing others might watch his life with interest, is essential to the overarching structure of Captive Audience. Mann is interested in what is revealed and what is concealed in a reality program; he is equally interested in those questions when it comes to a life lived without the intrusion of cameras.
Captive Audience asks us to consider what might be holding us captive—both on-screen and off.
A Kind of Mirraculas Paradise by Sandra Allen
Sandra Allen had a fondness for her Uncle Bob, but she wasn't sure that it extended to making sense of his autobiography. Bob sent Allen his text while she was a grad student in the University of Iowa's Nonfiction Writing Program.
The manuscript offered plenty of barriers to entry: "I flipped through the pages," Allen writes in A Kind of Mirraculas Paradise: A True Story of Schizophrenia, "which were still curled with the memory of his typewriter and stank like cigarettes. He'd used almost exclusively capital letters, with no paragraph breaks; each page was a wall of text. There were colons everywhere, sometimes big rows of them, and the spelling indeed looked pretty bad. There were places where he'd typed letters on top of one another, or crossed things out and written other things in."
It was a gradual process, but eventually Allen found a way to share Bob's story. The resulting book—which presents Allen's "cover" version of Bob's story and her own investigations into her extended family and the psychiatric interventions experienced by her uncle—is an extraordinarily empathic journey into the mind and lived experience of a man who struggled to understand and explain his life.
Allen masterfully navigates the challenges presented by Bob's text, occasionally—and powerfully—letting Bob's words appear in their original format. She finds and amplifies Bob's voice without judgment, asking the reader to engage with her uncle's life on his terms. The result is thought-provoking and moving—and a bit miraculous in its own right. I urge you to let Allen introduce you to her Uncle Bob.
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