text:
Q: After implementing pagination, im having UIImage issues on scrolling tableview Currently have a tableview that contains different images in each cell, and im downloading the image from a URL im obtaining from JSON and putting that as the imageviews image.  My issue is, after i do my pagination call, the images that i just scrolled past become a single image and stick and only the newly paginated information is displaying the correct information.
The way the data is given in JSON most of the data is contained in an array of objects that contain most of the information except images.  Images are given separately in a dictionary that takes the objects id and matches it and then provides the image URL for the appropriate object.  I implemented pagination in my Networking class where im doing the JSON download call:
func downloadGamesByPlatformIDJSON(platformID: Int?, fields: String?, include: String?, pageURL: String?, completed: @escaping () -> () ) {
        var urlString : String?

        if pageURL == nil {
            urlString = "https://api.thegamesdb.net/v1/Games/ByPlatformID?apikey=\(apiKey)&id=\(platformID!)"

            if fields != nil {
                urlString = urlString! + "&fields=" + fields!
            }
            if include != nil {

                urlString = urlString! + "&include=" + include!
            }

        } else {
            urlString = pageURL!
        }
        print(urlString!)
        let url = URL(string: "\(urlString!)")!
        print(url)
        var requestHeader = URLRequest.init(url: url)
        requestHeader.httpMethod = "GET"
        requestHeader.setValue("application/json", forHTTPHeaderField: "Accept")

        URLSession.shared.dataTask(with: requestHeader) { (data, response, error) in

            if error != nil {
                print("error = \(error)")
                completed()
            }

            if error == nil {
                do {
                    print("error = nil")
                    let json = String(data: data!, encoding: .utf8)

                    print(json)

                    if let jsonDecodedPlatforms = try JSONDecoder().decode(ByPlatformIDData?.self, from: data!) {

                        print(jsonDecodedPlatforms)
                        let decodedJSON = jsonDecodedPlatforms.data?.games
                        self.boxart = jsonDecodedPlatforms.include.boxart
                        self.baseURL = jsonDecodedPlatforms.include.boxart.baseURL
                        self.page = jsonDecodedPlatforms.pages

                        if let parseJSON = decodedJSON {

                          var items = self.games
                            var boxarts = self.imageArray
                            items.append(contentsOf: parseJSON)

                            if self.initialOffset < items.count {
                                self.games = items
                                self.imageArray = boxarts
                                self.initialOffset = items.count

                            } else {
                                self.games = items
                                self.imageArray = boxarts
                            }

                        }

                    }

                    DispatchQueue.main.async {

                        completed()
                        print(data)
                    }
                } catch {
                    print(error)
                }

            }

        }.resume()

    }

}

So what im doing is if im on the last cell, i download the next page of data and append it to the array of objects.  This seems to work fairly well, but the images are just singely downloaded to the cell, they arent in an array of separate objects.  Ive made several attempts to take the downloaded image, append it to an image array, apply the image at the indexPath.row to the imageview and then treat it the same way im treating the rest of the information.  This results in a crash as it cannot find any index beyond the first.  Im pulling my hair out.  What did i miss?  Any help is appreciated.
Here is my other associated code:
 func tableView(_ tableView: UITableView, cellForRowAt indexPath: IndexPath) -> UITableViewCell {
        let cell = tableView.dequeueReusableCell(withIdentifier: "cell", for: indexPath) as! ViewControllerTableViewCell

 if indexPath.row == (network.games.count - 1) && network.page?.next != nil {
            pageURL = network.page?.next

            network.downloadGamesByPlatformIDJSON(platformID: nil, fields: nil, include: nil, pageURL: network.page?.next) {
                print("pagination successful")
                tableView.reloadData()

            }
        }

  if frontImageName != nil {

            cell.tableViewCoverImage.loadImage(from: imageUrl) { print("tableViewCoverImage loaded!")
                self.network.imageArray.append(cell.tableViewCoverImage.image)
                self.coverImage = cell.tableViewCoverImage.image!
                cell.tableViewCoverImage.image = self.network.imageArray[indexPath.row]

            }
        }
        else {
            cell.tableViewCoverImage.image = UIImage(named: "noArtNES")

        }

        return cell
}

extension UIImageView {
    func loadImage(from url: String, completed: @escaping () -> ()) {

        let imageURL = URL(string: url)

        DispatchQueue.global().async { [weak self] in

            if let data = try? Data(contentsOf: imageURL!) {

                if let image = UIImage(data: data) {

                    DispatchQueue.main.async {
                        self?.image = image
                        completed()
                    }
                }
            }
        }
    }

{
    "code": 200,
    "status": "Success",
    "data": {
        "count": 20,
        "games": [
            {
                "id": 4,
                "game_title": "Star Fox 64",
                "release_date": "1997-06-30",
                "platform": 3,
                "players": 4,
                "overview": "The Lylat system has been invaded!  Join Fox McCloud and his Star Fox team as they fight to save the galaxy from the clutches of the evil Andross.  Travel to many different 3-D worlds.  Battle the enemy in the air and on the ground and listen in as Fox McCloud interacts with a cast of characters.\r\n\r\nSee how it feels to feel what you see!  The N64 Rumble Pak controller accessory instantly transmits all the bumps and blasts during the action.  It's a new jolt to your game play experience!\r\n\r\n* Four Players compete simultaneously in Vs. mode!\r\n* Game Pak memory saves the top 10 scores!\r\n* Outstanding cinema scenes tell the Star Fox saga!",
                "last_updated": "2018-08-11 15:01:11",
                "rating": "E - Everyone",
                "coop": "No",
                "youtube": "jsEcmfPwnHo",
                "os": null,
                "processor": null,
                "ram": null,
                "hdd": null,
                "video": null,
                "sound": null,
                "developers": [
                    6037
                ],
                "genres": [
                    1,
                    8
                ],
                "publishers": [
                    3
                ],
                "alternates": [
                    "Lylat Wars"
                ]
            },
            {
                "id": 42,
                "game_title": "Mario Party",
                "release_date": "1999-02-08",
                "platform": 3,
                "players": 4,
                "overview": "Every game in the main series has a standard Party Mode in which up to four players play through a board, trying to collect as many stars as possible. In every turn, each player rolls a die and progresses on the board, which usually has branching paths. Coins are primarily earned by performing well in a minigame played at the end of each turn. On most boards, players earn stars by reaching a star space and purchasing a star for a certain amount of coins. The star space appears randomly on one of several pre-determined locations and moves every time a star is purchased, usually occupying a blue space.\r\nEvery Mario Party contains at least 50 to almost 110 minigames with a few different types. Four-player games are a free-for-all in which players compete individually. In 2-on-2 and 1-on-3 minigames, players compete as two groups, cooperating to win, even though they are still competing individually in the main game. Some minigames in Mario Party are 4-player co-op, even though it doesn't say it. In most situations, winners earn ten coins each.",
                "last_updated": "2018-07-11 21:05:01",
                "rating": "E - Everyone",
                "coop": "No",
                "youtube": "sScj7MwjHBs",
                "os": null,
                "processor": null,
                "ram": null,
                "hdd": null,
                "video": null,
                "sound": null,
                "developers": [
                    3923
                ],
                "genres": [
                    1,
                    2,
                    6,
                    11
                ],
                "publishers": [
                    3
                ],
                "alternates": null
            },
            {
                "id": 68,
                "game_title": "Turok: Dinosaur Hunter",
                "release_date": "1997-03-04",
                "platform": 3,
                "players": 1,
                "overview": "Much like your usual 1st person shooter, although with dinosaurs as your main enemy. Includes 14 high tech weapons, like the Quad Rocket Launcher and the Atomic Fusion Cannon. You control Turok, who must take on the Campaigner and his highly evolved dino's. The objective is to collect pieces of the Chronoscepter, which is the only weapon that can help to destory the Campaigner, and to stop him from using the power of the weapon to destory the Lost Land.",
                "last_updated": "2020-04-16 11:18:30",
                "rating": "M - Mature 17+",
                "coop": "No",
                "youtube": "3AKbul3ILM0",
                "os": null,
                "processor": null,
                "ram": null,
                "hdd": null,
                "video": null,
                "sound": null,
                "developers": [
                    4065
                ],
                "genres": [
                    8
                ],
                "publishers": [
                    28
                ],
                "alternates": null
            },

            {
                "id": 216,
                "game_title": "Super Mario 64",
                "release_date": "1996-09-29",
                "platform": 3,
                "players": 1,
                "overview": "Mario is super in a whole new way! Combining the finest 3-D graphics ever developed for a video game and an explosive sound track, Super Mario 64 becomes a new standard for video games. It's packed with bruising battles, daunting obstacle courses and underwater adventures. Retrieve the Power Stars from their hidden locations and confront your arch nemesis - Bowser, King of the Koopas!",
                "last_updated": "2020-07-09 20:19:39",
                "rating": "E - Everyone",
                "coop": "No",
                "youtube": "cx78guiPMP8",
                "os": null,
                "processor": null,
                "ram": null,
                "hdd": null,
                "video": null,
                "sound": null,
                "developers": [
                    6043
                ],
                "genres": [
                    1,
                    2,
                    15
                ],
                "publishers": [
                    3
                ],
                "alternates": null
            },

            {
                "id": 239,
                "game_title": "A Bug's Life",
                "release_date": "1998-11-06",
                "platform": 3,
                "players": 1,
                "overview": "As hopeful hero Flik, you're the colony's last chance against the seed-grubbing grasshoppers. Run, fly, kick, squish, and slide through 15 challenging levels of 3-D animated gameplay. Outmaneuver 13 types of enemies, including The Bird and her deadly beak. Then, throw your weight around with tough antics like the Berry Attack and the Butt-Bounce. Because on this ride, you'll need more than just high hopes.\r\n\r\n• Search for power-ups, tokens and objects to use in the \"Living World.\"\r\n• Get a bug's-eye-view of a magical 3-D world.\r\n• Swing, fly, slide and navigate Flik through immense bug-infested levels.",
                "last_updated": "2018-08-11 15:01:11",
                "rating": "E - Everyone",
                "coop": "No",
                "youtube": "j0ITQ9h2o4c",
                "os": null,
                "processor": null,
                "ram": null,
                "hdd": null,
                "video": null,
                "sound": null,
                "developers": [
                    2383
                ],
                "genres": [
                    2
                ],
                "publishers": [
                    33
                ],
                "alternates": null
            },
            {
                "id": 240,
                "game_title": "Army Men: Sarge's Heroes",
                "release_date": "2000-11-16",
                "platform": 3,
                "players": 4,
                "overview": "CONFIDENTIAL. 0600 hours: Tan forces captured Bravo Company Commandos. General Plastro has new weapons of mass destruction: magnifying glass, M-80 firecrackers and the garbage disposal. This is a job for Sarge. Requisition M-60s, shotguns, bazookas, flame throwers, grenades, sniper rifles, mortars, mine sweepers and plenty of ammo. Good luck, soldier.",
                "last_updated": "2020-02-17 06:17:04",
                "rating": "T - Teen",
                "coop": "No",
                "youtube": "V5IbVO1MUbc",
                "os": null,
                "processor": null,
                "ram": null,
                "hdd": null,
                "video": null,
                "sound": null,
                "developers": [
                    77
                ],
                "genres": [
                    1,
                    8
                ],
                "publishers": [
                    63
                ],
                "alternates": null
            }
        ]
    },
    "include": {
        "boxart": {
            "base_url": {
                "original": "https://cdn.thegamesdb.net/images/original/",
                "small": "https://cdn.thegamesdb.net/images/small/",
                "thumb": "https://cdn.thegamesdb.net/images/thumb/",
                "cropped_center_thumb": "https://cdn.thegamesdb.net/images/cropped_center_thumb/",
                "medium": "https://cdn.thegamesdb.net/images/medium/",
                "large": "https://cdn.thegamesdb.net/images/large/"
            },
            "data": {
                "4": [
                    {
                        "id": 846,
                        "type": "boxart",
                        "side": "front",
                        "filename": "boxart/front/4-1.jpg",
                        "resolution": "1000x705"
                    },
                    {
                        "id": 847,
                        "type": "boxart",
                        "side": "back",
                        "filename": "boxart/back/4-1.jpg",
                        "resolution": "1000x705"
                    }
                ],
                "42": [
                    {
                        "id": 581,
                        "type": "boxart",
                        "side": "back",
                        "filename": "boxart/back/42-1.jpg",
                        "resolution": "1000x693"
                    },
                    {
                        "id": 215518,
                        "type": "boxart",
                        "side": "front",
                        "filename": "boxart/front/42-1.jpg",
                        "resolution": null
                    }
                ],
                "68": [
                    {
                        "id": 864,
                        "type": "boxart",
                        "side": "front",
                        "filename": "boxart/front/68-1.jpg",
                        "resolution": "1000x691"
                    },
                    {
                        "id": 865,
                        "type": "boxart",
                        "side": "back",
                        "filename": "boxart/back/68-1.jpg",
                        "resolution": "1000x694"
                    }
                ],
                "141": [
                    {
                        "id": 7164,
                        "type": "boxart",
                        "side": "front",
                        "filename": "boxart/front/141-1.jpg",
                        "resolution": "2100x1532"
                    },
                    {
                        "id": 7165,
                        "type": "boxart",
                        "side": "back",
                        "filename": "boxart/back/141-1.jpg",
                        "resolution": "2100x1532"
                    }
                ],
                "160": [
                    {
                        "id": 28559,
                        "type": "boxart",
                        "side": "front",
                        "filename": "boxart/front/160-1.jpg",
                        "resolution": "1000x688"
                    },
                    {
                        "id": 28560,
                        "type": "boxart",
                        "side": "back",
                        "filename": "boxart/back/160-1.jpg",
                        "resolution": "1000x694"
                    }
                ],
                "161": [
                    {
                        "id": 894,
                        "type": "boxart",
                        "side": "back",
                        "filename": "boxart/back/161-1.jpg",
                        "resolution": "1000x697"
                    },
                    {
                        "id": 83199,
                        "type": "boxart",
                        "side": "front",
                        "filename": "boxart/front/161-1.jpg",
                        "resolution": "1050x768"
                    }
                ],
                "162": [
                    {
                        "id": 517,
                        "type": "boxart",
                        "side": "back",
                        "filename": "boxart/back/162-1.jpg",
                        "resolution": "1000x686"
                    },
                    {
                        "id": 111271,
                        "type": "boxart",
                        "side": "front",
                        "filename": "boxart/front/162-1.jpg",
                        "resolution": "2100x1536"
                    }
                ],
                "173": [
                    {
                        "id": 7353,
                        "type": "boxart",
                        "side": "front",
                        "filename": "boxart/front/173-1.jpg",
                        "resolution": "2100x1532"
                    },
                    {
                        "id": 7354,
                        "type": "boxart",
                        "side": "back",
                        "filename": "boxart/back/173-1.jpg",
                        "resolution": "2100x1532"
                    }
                ],
                "175": [
                    {
                        "id": 7469,
                        "type": "boxart",
                        "side": "front",
                        "filename": "boxart/front/175-1.jpg",
                        "resolution": "2100x1532"
                    },
                    {
                        "id": 7470,
                        "type": "boxart",
                        "side": "back",
                        "filename": "boxart/back/175-1.jpg",
                        "resolution": "2100x1532"
                    }
                ],
                "176": [
                    {
                        "id": 2445,
                        "type": "boxart",
                        "side": "front",
                        "filename": "boxart/front/176-1.jpg",
                        "resolution": "2100x1539"
                    },
                    {
                        "id": 2446,
                        "type": "boxart",
                        "side": "back",
                        "filename": "boxart/back/176-1.jpg",
                        "resolution": "2100x1533"
                    }
                ],
                "178": [
                    {
                        "id": 540,
                        "type": "boxart",
                        "side": "front",
                        "filename": "boxart/front/178-1.jpg",
                        "resolution": "1000x690"
                    },
                    {
                        "id": 541,
                        "type": "boxart",
                        "side": "back",
                        "filename": "boxart/back/178-1.jpg",
                        "resolution": "2107x1473"
                    }
                ],
                "216": [
                    {
                        "id": 234524,
                        "type": "boxart",
                        "side": "back",
                        "filename": "boxart/back/216-1.jpg",
                        "resolution": null
                    },
                    {
                        "id": 235403,
                        "type": "boxart",
                        "side": "front",
                        "filename": "boxart/front/216-1.jpg",
                        "resolution": null
                    }
                ],
                "228": [
                    {
                        "id": 2429,
                        "type": "boxart",
                        "side": "front",
                        "filename": "boxart/front/228-1.jpg",
                        "resolution": "2100x1540"
                    },
                    {
                        "id": 2430,
                        "type": "boxart",
                        "side": "back",
                        "filename": "boxart/back/228-1.jpg",
                        "resolution": "2100x1536"
                    }
                ],
                "229": [
                    {
                        "id": 2431,
                        "type": "boxart",
                        "side": "front",
                        "filename": "boxart/front/229-1.jpg",
                        "resolution": "2100x1524"
                    },
                    {
                        "id": 2432,
                        "type": "boxart",
                        "side": "back",
                        "filename": "boxart/back/229-1.jpg",
                        "resolution": "2100x1540"
                    }
                ],
                "230": [
                    {
                        "id": 538,
                        "type": "boxart",
                        "side": "front",
                        "filename": "boxart/front/230-1.jpg",
                        "resolution": "1000x682"
                    },
                    {
                        "id": 539,
                        "type": "boxart",
                        "side": "back",
                        "filename": "boxart/back/230-1.jpg",
                        "resolution": "1000x687"
                    }
                ]

            }
        },
        "platform": {
            "data": {
                "3": {
                    "id": 3,
                    "name": "Nintendo 64",
                    "alias": "nintendo-64"
                }
            }
        }
    },
    "pages": {
        "previous": null,
        "current": "https://api.thegamesdb.net/v1/Games/ByPlatformID?apikey=8b574d53e9ff612a214486cfe8def1f5c045b0e4eaac50cfd54aa7873d89fd7b&id=3&fields=players%2Cpublishers%2Cgenres%2Coverview%2Clast_updated%2Crating%2Cplatform%2Ccoop%2Cyoutube%2Cos%2Cprocessor%2Cram%2Chdd%2Cvideo%2Csound%2Calternates&include=boxart%2Cplatform&page=1",
        "next": "https://api.thegamesdb.net/v1/Games/ByPlatformID?apikey=8b574d53e9ff612a214486cfe8def1f5c045b0e4eaac50cfd54aa7873d89fd7b&id=3&fields=players%2Cpublishers%2Cgenres%2Coverview%2Clast_updated%2Crating%2Cplatform%2Ccoop%2Cyoutube%2Cos%2Cprocessor%2Cram%2Chdd%2Cvideo%2Csound%2Calternates&include=boxart%2Cplatform&page=2"
    },
    "remaining_monthly_allowance": 2895,
    "extra_allowance": 0,
    "allowance_refresh_timer": 1014265
}

A: I am not clear about your question especially on i just scrolled past become a single image and stick and I have several questions here:
Are you trying to append image in this tableview method?
func tableView(_ tableView: UITableView, cellForRowAt indexPath: IndexPath) ->

UITableViewCell
{

}

Why you are trying to save the reference of imageview from the cell
self.coverImage = cell.tableViewCoverImage.image!

Where is the piece of code that you are trying to append the images?


Debt service payments of $72 million for borrowing for salaries, pensions and other operating expenses will eat up most of a projected $100 million increase in sales tax revenues in 2019.
Suffolk has amassed $883 million in debt over the past decade for operating expenses such as salaries and pensions, and repayment is taking a chunk out of the county budget, according to a legislative budget report.
Required debt service payments of $72 million in 2019 will eat up most of a projected $100 million increase in sales tax revenues, the report said.
$257.6 million from a national tobacco settlement fund since 2008.
$70 million from the sale and lease-back of the county's H. Lee Dennison Building in Hauppauge in 2013.
$384.4 million from the state for pension costs since 2011.
$171.3 million from a county sewer fund from 2014 to 2017.
Eric Naughton, Suffolk County budget director, said the borrowing was necessary to prevent deeper service cuts and higher tax and fee increases after the 2008 recession.
The "one-shot measures were necessary to keep the county afloat and continue operations," Naughton said.
The 2019 budget will be "structurally balanced," with recurring revenues covering expenditures, he said.
Suffolk Presiding Officer DuWayne Gregory (D-Copiague) said the decision to borrow for operations wasn't easy, but was necessary to avoid layoffs and further tax increases.
"I think all in all, we did what we had to do to stabilize the budget the best we could," he said.
But Robert Lipp, the legislature's budget review director, said the operating debt remains a burden. "We have to pay for one-shots or loans we incurred in previous years," he said.
County Executive Steve Bellone, a Democrat who plans to seek re-election for a third term next year, has blamed the county's fiscal problems and need for borrowing and other one-shot borrowing on the deficit he inherited in 2012.
He points to cost-saving measures of his including reducing the county workforce by 1,300 through layoffs and attrition, closing the county nursing home and privatizing health centers to save money.
But Republicans note the county under Bellone has boosted fees for mortgages, security alarms and parks by a total of at least $70 million. The county also has increased property taxes in the police district, which covers the five western towns, by more than $100 million since 2012.
"Republicans have been screaming from the rooftops about the failure of this administration to control expenses and manage its budget," said legislature Minority Leader Tom Cilmi (R-Bay Shore). "We've been screaming about an increased reliance on debt to pay for current county expenses, including operating expenses."
Legis. Robert Trotta (R-Fort Salonga) said higher costs from law enforcement contracts negotiated by Bellone have worsened the county's fiscal problems and driven the tax and fee increases.
"Not only did he raise the police district property tax, he drastically increased fees and borrowed hundreds of millions of dollars from pension and sewer funds, and he still can't balance the budget during a time of great economic expansion," Trotta said.
The administration said the police union contracts will provide long-term savings through lower pay scales for new officers.
Suffolk's accumulated operating debt dates to 2008, according to the Budget Review Office report, released in October.
That year, Bellone's predecessor, Republican County Executive Steve Levy, borrowed $257.6 million from the tobacco securitization fund, created after a 1998 settlement between tobacco companies and states that sued to recover costs for medical services for smoking-related diseases.
Levy said municipalities across the nation were borrowing from the fund, fearful that tobacco companies would go bankrupt. The money was spent on county operations over "four or five" years after the 2008 recession, Levy said in an interview.
Levy also borrowed $19.1 million for pension costs in 2011. But he noted that the borrowing program, under state law, was supposed to cover downturns in the stock market, and not be used for years on end.
Outside financial experts have hit Suffolk County for borrowing and one-shot budget measures.
A report by state Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli's office in September said Suffolk was under the most severe "fiscal stress" of any county in the state, in terms of fund balances, cash on hand, short-term borrowing and other issues. DiNapoli listed Suffolk and Nassau counties as under "significant stress" — the lowest rating tier for municipalities.
Also, Wall Street rating agencies have downgraded Suffolk's credit rating, in part because of its heavy borrowing for operating expenses.
In issuing a "negative outlook" for Suffolk's long-term debt, Fitch Ratings in October cited "the county's inability to rebuild its available general fund reserves during a period of economic recovery, which will further limit the county's financial resilience in the event of an economic downturn."
In September, Moody's Investor Services downgraded Suffolk County's general obligation bonds. Suffolk and St. Lawrence County have the lowest general obligation bond ratings of any county in New York, said David Jacobson, spokesman for Moody's.
The downgrade "reflects the county's deteriorated financial position resulting from recurring operating deficits, deferment of pension contributions, and reliance on significant annual cash flow borrowing," Moody's said in a report.
But county budget director Naughton said he believes the county is in good financial shape.
He said DiNapoli changed his methodology for assessing fiscal stress, and under the old formula Suffolk would have been "moderately stressed."
Comptroller spokesman Brian Butry said changes to the rating system "were designed to streamline the indicators while advancing the system's reliability." Suffolk "was on the cusp of significant stress" the year before, Butry said.
Naughton also noted that the county could have borrowed an additional $22.1 million for pension costs in 2019, but did not.
"We felt that we had finally turned a corner and our goal was to be structurally balanced. With additional sales tax revenue coming in, we could afford to not borrow for the pension," Naughton said.
Suffolk County has borrowed $384 million to pay pensions since 2011 and still owes $273 million in principal, , according to DiNapoli's office. On top of that, the county also owes an additional $87 million in interest on the pension debt, according to the Suffolk Budget Review Office. In 2019, the county will pay $41.8 million on the debt.
Nassau County has borrowed $324 million for pension expenses, and owes $236 million, according to DiNapoli's office.
Suffolk and Nassau have been two of the biggest borrowers in the state since the pension borrowing program began in 2011, DiNapoli spokeswoman Tania Lopez said.
No tally of Nassau's overall operating debt was available.


The graduate certificate in transition special education prepares interdisciplinary personnel to be a change agent in teaching, leadership and support roles. The certificate program prepares leaders to assist youth with disabilities and at-risk youth to make successful transitions through high school to post-secondary education, competitive-integrated employment and full citizenship. The curriculum integrates the Council for Exceptional Children (CEC) Advanced Knowledge and Skills for Transition Specialists.


Black here has 3 weak pawns; if any one of them falls - he will very likely lose the game as well. If he lets White king break through via c4-c5(d5) - White will also likely win. c5 pawn is a passed pawn, but is not going anywhere. Evaluations like "White is better" are not precise enough - is it possible via analysis to prove that White definitely wins? Or that Black definitely holds? Variations or plans for both sides are welcome.
The first critical position appears after 1.Be2 Kb7.
Black defends everything at the moment, but the only moves that keep the position are Kb7-a7-b7. A simple triangle maneuver puts black in zugzwang.
The important idea is that after 4...c4! White uses 6.Bf3! to restrict Black king. After 6...Kc8 White repositions Bishop on c2 with the move 7.Bd1!! so the decisive zugzwang can be achieved. After 12.Kf6! the rest is a matter of technique.
The analysis is kept as brief as possible in order to preserve space, since the rest of the winning moves can be easily found with an engine.
This resembles another position referred to as the "Iron Duke." Based on my knowledge of the other position, I'd say that Black can draw.
The reason is that all the potential entry points (on the fourth rank) for the white king are either occupied or "covered" by Black. There is a (blocked) White pawn on a4, b4 and d4 are covered by the Black pawn on c5, c4 is covered by the Black bishop, e4 and g4 are covered by Black pawns, and f4 and h4 have (blocked) White pawns. The Black bishop can continue to cover c4 while moving along the diagonal to protect whatever pawn White's bishop attacks (except for the one on a6, which the king can protect).
If White tries for an exchange of Bishops on c4, the Black K "toggles" between c6 and d6, and the White king still can't break through.
Black can lose by moving his c pawn or wrongly moving his bishop. But as the position now stands, White can't force a win. Neither can Black for that matter. If he moves his (passed) c pawn, he has losing chances.
Not the answer you're looking for? Browse other questions tagged analysis endgame bishops bishop-endgame or ask your own question.


text:
Beaugendre ist der Familienname folgender Personen:

 François Beaugendre (1880–1936), französischer Radrennfahrer
 Madely Beaugendre (* 1965), französische Hochspringerin
 Omer Beaugendre (1883–1954), französischer Radrennfahrer

redpajama_set_name: RedPajamaWikipedia


Add to the list Florida Man to things such as Nicolas Cage and weird world records that I'm obsessed with. Again Florida Man — a term to describe people from Florida who do some pretty weird things — I think would be more accurately be referred to as Anywhere Man. But Florida Man continues to grab the headlines.
In my last Popcorn Stand I wrote about a guy from Florida who faked a robbery in an attempt to avoid working his shift. Now the latest Florida Man I'm obsessed with evidently bought an island for $8 million and only a week later tried to steal $300 from Kmart.
The Key West Police Department arrested 59-year-old Andrew Lippi on a felony charge of grand theft of $300. The department says between March 30 and April 5 Lippi stole $300.59 worth of goods from a local Kmart, including a Keurig coffeemaker, a Hamilton Beach coffeemaker, eight light bulbs and a bed skirt, according to the Miami Herald. Who knows why this Florida Man needed two coffeemakers?
It gets better. Lippi stole these items only to return the original packages with other products inside. The box with the $165 Keurig coffeemaker for instance had a basketball returned inside. The box with the Hamilton Beach coffeemaker was returned with a used coffee maker in it. Now that makes more sense.
Florida Man also apparently doesn't know how to change a light bulb. When asked about the light bulbs, Lippi said he returned the light bulbs because he paid too much money for them and didn't know how they were switched.
For his part, Lippi said he isn't stealing anything, he's just involved in a "commercial dispute," whatever that means.
The arrest came a week after Lippi bought Thompson Island off Key West for $8 million. Lippi also owns the "Real World" resort used for the 17th season of the MTV Series.
All I've got to say is Florida Man's Real World is a Weird World. Hey, that could be a reality series. The Weird World of Florida Man.


text:
Syfy (US) January 2014 Premieres
Syfy will kick off 2014 with seven new and returning original series in January including Helix from Executive Producer Ronald D. Moore (Battlestar Galactica) – a two episode premiere with limited commercial interruptions airing on Friday, January 10 at 10/9c – and Opposite Worlds, the competition reality event – the channel's first weekly live series broadcast – debuting on Tuesday, January 21 at 10/9c.
The new supernatural drama Bitten will join Being Humanand Lost Girlon Mondays beginning January 13 (Lost Girl at 8/7c, Being Human at 9/8c and Bitten at 10/9c).
Rounding out the new year's blockbuster line-up are the Season 6 premiere of hit competition reality series Face Off(Tuesday, January 14 at 9/8c) plus gripping new episodes of Ghost Hunters (Wednesday, January 22 at 9/8c).
As always Syfy, will ring in 2014 with its annual New Year's The Twilight Zone marathon beginning December 31 and concluding on New Year's Day.
SYFY'S JANUARY 2014 PREMIERE SCHEDULE (All Times ET/PT)
SERIES PREMIERES:
HELIX (TWO EPISODE PREMIERE) - FRIDAY, JANUARY 10 AT 10PM
Helix is an intense thriller about a team of scientists from the Centers for Disease Control who travel to the high-tech research facility, Arctic BioSystems, to investigate a possible disease outbreak, only to find themselves pulled into a terrifying life-and-death struggle that may hold the key to mankind's salvation or total annihilation. However, the lethal threat is just the tip of the iceberg, and as the virus evolves, the chilling truth begins to unravel.
Billy Campbell (Killing Lincoln, The Killing) stars as Dr. Alan Farragut, leader of the Centers for Disease Control outbreak field team called upon to investigate and control a potential outbreak. Hiroyuki Sanada (The Wolverine, 47 Ronin) also stars as Dr. Hiroshi Hatake, director of Arctic BioSystems and its mysterious viral research program.
Helix also stars Kyra Zagorsky (Supernatural) as Dr. Julia Walker; Mark Ghanimé (Emily Owens, M.D.) as Major Sergio Balleseros; Jordan Hayes (House at the End of the Street) as Dr. Sarah Jordan; Meegwun Fairbrother as Daniel Aerov; Catherine Lemieux (White House Down) as Dr. Doreen Boyle, and Neil Napier (Riddick) as Dr. Peter Farragut.
Ronald D. Moore (Battlestar Galactica, Outlander), Steven Maeda (Lost, The X-Files) who is also showrunner, and Lynda Obst (Contact, Sleepless in Seattle) are Executive Producers. The 13-episode series is produced by Tall Ship Productions, Kaji Productions and Lynda Obst Productions in association with Sony Pictures Television. Prolific director and producer Jeffrey Reiner (Friday Night Lights) directed the premiere episode, which was written by creator and co-executive producer, Cameron Porsandeh.
OPPOSITE WORLDS - TUESDAY, JANUARY 21 AT 10PM
An all-new reality series pitting contestants in a past vs. future competition - featuring a live social experiment - Opposite Worlds will run for 12 episodes over six weeks (two episodes per week), with the second weekly episode featuring a live element (a first for a Syfy reality series).
In Opposite Worlds, 14 people from all walks of life face off in opposing teams that live in a house separated into two distinctly different worlds: one past and one future, each with its own unique advantages and disadvantages. Adding to the drama is a glass wall dividing the house into the two environments, allowing the teams to watch, envy and dread each other's every move. Every week, as cast members compete in a series of fast-paced challenges, viewers will be asked to participate in real time on social media and affect the outcome of each player's fate.
Opposite Worlds will be Executive Produced by JD Roth, Todd A. Nelson, Brant Pinvidic and Adam Kaloustian for Eyeworks USA. The series is based on the hit Chilean format, Mundos Opuestos, originally broadcast on Canal 13 and distributed by Banijay International.
BITTEN - MONDAY, JANUARY 13 AT 10PM
Based on the New York Times best-selling Women of the Otherworld novels by Kelley Armstrong, the 13-episode Bitten is an emotionally charged supernatural thriller starring Laura Vandervoort (Smallville, Ted) as Elena Michaels, the lone female werewolf in existence.
Desperate to escape both a world she never wanted to be part of and the man who turned her into a werewolf, Elena (Vandervoort) has abandoned her Pack and taken refuge in a new city. There, she works as a photographer and hides her werewolf existence from her new boyfriend. When bodies start turning up in her Pack's backyard, Elena finds herself back at Stonehaven, the werewolves' ancestral domain. Torn between two worlds and two loves, she quickly realizes that – when push comes to shove – she'll stop at nothing to defend her Pack.
Bitten also stars Greg Bryk (A History of Violence) as werewolf Pack "Alpha" Jeremy Danvers, Greyston Holt (Alcatraz) as Elena's werewolf ex-boyfriend Clayton Danvers, and Paul Greene (The Client List) as Elena's current beau, Philip McAdams.
Bitten is produced by No Equal Entertainment, Hoodwink Entertainment, and eOne in association with Space and Bell Media, with the participation of Rogers Cable Network Fund and Cogeco Program Development Fund and the Canadian Film or Video Production Tax Credit. Executive producers include J.B. Sugar for No Equal Entertainment, Patrick Banister and John Barbisan for Hoodwink Entertainment and Tecca Crosby, John Morayniss, and Margaret O'Brien for eOne. Daegan Fryklind and Grant Rosenberg are Executive Producers and co-showrunners.
SERIES RETURNS
LOST GIRL (SEASON 4 PREMIERE) - MONDAY, JANUARY 13 AT 8PM
This season on Lost Girl, fate casts a wide shadow over the Fae world. With Bo's (Anna Silk) return, the lines between Dark and Light Fae are blurred, causing her embark on a journey of discovery. Bo and company will ultimately realize that, regardless of the challenges and enemies they face, they're stronger when they confront them together. George Takei (Star Trek) and Ali Liebert (Bomb Girls) are among the new season's guest stars.
Lost Girl also stars Ksenia Solo as Kenzi, Bo's human sidekick and street-smart confidante; Kris Holden-Ried as Dyson, the shape shifting homicide detective and noble warrior of the Light Fae; Zoie Palmer as Lauren, the brilliant human doctor who competes with Dyson for Bo's affection; Rick Howland as Trick, Bo's grandfather and the ancient and mysterious Blood King, and K.C. Collins as Hale, Dyson's partner and a Light Fae siren born of noble blood. Paul Amos returns as the ever devious Dark Fae Mesmer, Vex, and Emmanuelle Vaugier reprises her role as the evil Dark Fae leader, The Morrigan.
Lost Girl was developed by Prodigy Pictures, in association with Shaw Media and Showcase. Executive Producers are Jay Firestone and Emily Andras. Vanessa Piazza and Wendy Grean are producers. Lost Girl is produced with the participation of the Canadian Media Fund created by the Government of Canada and the Canadian cable industry, and with the assistance of the Canadian Film or Video Production Tax Credit and the Ontario Film and Television Tax Credit Program.
BEING HUMAN (SEASON 4 PREMIERE) - MONDAY, JANUARY 13 AT 9PM
Season 4 of Being Human picks up four months from last season's shocking finale and, for Aidan, Sally, Josh and Nora, the past is about to come back to haunt them!
Aidan (Sam Witwer) and Nora (Kristen Hager) struggle to save Josh (Sam Huntington), who is trapped in his wolf form. At the same time, an unbelievable visitor collides with Aidan, forcing him to make impossible choices between the people he loves the most. Meanwhile, Sally (Meaghan Rath), having been dragged down into her death spot by Witch Donna (guest star Amy Aquino), finds herself trapped and at the mercy of her foe, but Sally's newly imbued magical powers could change everything.
Executive Producers are Michael Prupas, Anna Fricke (Men in Trees, Everwood), who is also writer and showrunner, Stefan Pleszczynski, and Rob Pursey & Toby Whithouse. Irene Litinsky is series producer.
FACE OFF (SEASON 6 PREMIERE) - TUESDAY, JANUARY 14 AT 9PM
The critically-acclaimed hit reality competition series Face Off returns for a sixth season by introducing 14 new makeup artists in what will be Face Off's boldest season yet. In the new season, the contestants will face extreme challenges that will inspire them to create the most magnificent characters and creatures in Face Off history.
Face Off is a competition/elimination series exploring the world of special-effects make-up artists and the unlimited imagination that allows them to create amazing works of living art. As a member of the multi-generational family dynasty whose name is synonymous with the make-up effects field, actress McKenzie Westmore brings expertise to her role as host of the series. Some of SFX world's most celebrated figures judge the competition – multiple Academy-Award winner Ve Neill (The Hunger Games, Pirates of the Caribbean), industry veteran Glenn Hetrick (CSI: New York, Heroes, Legion), and creature designer Neville Page (Avatar, Prometheus). World-renowned Hollywood makeup artist Michael Westmore (Star Trek) serves as the contestant mentor.
Face Off is a production of Mission Control Media with Dwight D. Smith, Michael Agbabian and Derek Atherton serving as Executive Producers.
GHOST HUNTERS (ALL-NEW EPISODES) - WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 22 AT 9PM
Ghost Hunters, Syfy's longest-running unscripted series, returns with brand new investigations this winter. For its first episode back, TAPS (The Atlantic Paranormal Society), led by Jason Hawes, heads to Gettysburg, Pennsylvania as the town commemorates the 150th anniversary of the Civil War's Battle of Gettysburg. There, the team collects impressive paranormal evidence at a variety of locations.
Other famed sites getting the Ghost Hunters treatment this season include Buffalo and Erie County's Naval & Military Park, Historic Jordan Springs in Winchester, Virginia and Belle Grove Plantation in King George, Virginia. Ghost Hunters is produced for Syfy by Craig Piligian's Pilgrim Studios (The Ultimate Fighter, Fast N' Loud, Wicked Tuna). Piligian and Mike Nichols are Executive Producers, along with Tom Thayer and Alan David.
Tags: Ali Liebert, Amy Aquino, Anna Silk, Battlestar Galactica, Being Human, Billy Campbell, Bitten, Catherine Lamieux, Dark Fae, Entertainment, Face Off, Fantasy, George Takei, ghost, Ghost Hunters, Gregy Bryk, Greyston Holt, Helix, Hiroyuki Sanada, Jardan Hayes, Jason Hawes, K.C. Collins, Kris Holden-Ried, Kristen Hager, Ksenia Solo, Kyra Zagorsky, Laura Vadervoort, Light Fae, Lost Girl, Lynda Obst, Mark Ghanime, McKenzie Westmore, Meaghan Rath, Meegwun Fairbrother, Neil Napier, Opposite Worlds, paranormal, Paul Amos, Paul Greene, Reality TV, Rick Howland, Ronald D. Moore, Sam Huntington, Sam Witwer, Science Fiction, Steven Maeda, supernatural, Syfy, TAPS, The Atlantic Paranormal Society, TV, vampire, werewolf, Zoie Palmer
Lewis Collins (1946-2013)
(L-R): Martin Shaw, Gordon Jackson and Lewis Collins in The Professionals.
Lewis Collins, one-half of the testosterone-fueled crime-fighting team in the popular late 70s/early 80s British TV spy series The Professionals, passed away yesterday in Los Angeles after a five-year battle with cancer. From 1977-1983, Collins played William Bodie opposite Martin Shaw (Ray Doyle) in The Professionals. As agents serving in the fictional British law enforcement organization known as C15, and under the watchful eye of their boss George Cowley (the late Gordon Jackson), Bodie and Doyle risked their lives on a weekly basis to help protect Queen and country (more often than not catching the eye of a beautiful damsel in distress along the way).
While working on The Professionals, Collins also starred on the big screen as Captain Peter Skellan in Who Dares Wins (a.k.a. The Final Option). Collins' other TV credits include episodes of Z Cars, The Cuckoo Waltz, The New Avengers, Robin Hood, Cluedo and The Bill.
Take a moment to check out the following link at BBC News for further deails of Collins' life and career - http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-25135934
Tags: British TV, Captain Peter Skellan, CI5, Entertainment, George Cowley, Gordon Jackson, Lewis Collins, Martin Shaw, Ray Doyle, The Final Option, The New Avengers, The Professionals, TV, Who Dares Wins, William Bodie
BBC America Picks Up Season Two of Atlantis
(L-R): Mark Addy (as Hercules) and Jack Donnelly (as Jason) in Atlantis. Photo by Nick Briggs and copyright of BBC America.
BBC America has picked up season two of new fantasy co-production, Atlantis, from the creators of Merlin and Misfits. On November 23, Atlantis delivered the highest rated series premiere ever for Supernatural Saturday with 838,000 total viewers. The 13-part series airs Saturdays @ 9:00pm EST on BBC America. In the UK, Atlantis is the biggest new Saturday night drama series to launch across all BBC channels since 2006, even up on the launch of hit show Merlin.
Atlantis is an Urban Myth Films production for BBC Cymru Wales co-produced with BBC America. Executive producers are Johnny Capps, Julian Murphy and Howard Overman for Urban Myth Films. Executive produced for BBC Cymru Wales by Bethan Jones.
Richard De Croce, SVP Programming, BBC America says: "Atlantis is off to a fantastic start and is the centerpiece of our Saturday nights for the next twelve weeks. We're committed to bringing our viewers even more entertaining episodes inspired by Greek mythology from Howard and the talented team in season two."
Capps, Murphy and Overman said: "We are all thrilled at Urban Myth Films that Atlantis has been re-commissioned and look forward to continuing the legend next year."
Far from home and desperate for answers, Jason washes up on the shores of an ancient land. A mysterious place; a world of bull leaping, of snake haired Goddesses and of palaces so vast it was said they were built by giants – this is the lost city of Atlantis. The series follows the adventures of Jason (Jack Donnelly, Dancing on the Edge), Hercules (Mark Addy, Game of Thrones) and Pythagoras (Robert Emms, War Horse) who battle against some of the most famous names of Greek legend, often in unexpected guises. The show also stars Jemima Rooper (One Chance) as Medusa, Aiysha Hart (About Time) as Ariadne, Sarah Parish (Hatfields & McCoys) as Pasiphae and Juliet Stevenson (The Hour) as The Oracle. All of these characters will return in season two.
As noted above, photo by Nick Briggs and copyright of BBC America, so please no unauthorized copying or duplicating of any kind. Thanks!
Tags: Aiysha Hart, Ariadne, Atlantis, BBC America, BBC America's Supernatural Saturday, BBC Cymru Wales, Bethan Jones, Entertainment, fantasy, Greek legend, Hercules, Howard Overman, Jack Donnelly, Jemima Rooper, Johnny Capps, Julian Murphy, Juliet Stevenson, Mark Addy, Medusa, Merlin, Misfits, Pasiphae, Pythagoras, Robert Emms, Sarah Parish, TV, Urban Myth Films
Wilmer Valderrama Cast in From Dusk Till Dawn: The Series (El Rey Network)
Wilmer Valderrama (That '70s Show, To Whom It May Concern) has been cast as enigmatic crime lord Carlos, in El Rey Network's highly anticipated supernatural crime saga, From Dusk Till Dawn: The Series. Based on Robert Rodriguez's cult classic film of the same name, the hour-long series will premiere on El Rey Network in Q1 2014, debuting as the first scripted original series on the new genre-busting cable network.
Valderrama joins the previously announced D.J. Cotrona (Dear John, G.I. Joe: Retaliation) who plays Seth Gecko; Zane Holtz (Holes, The Perks of Being a Wallflower) as Richie Gecko; Jesse Garcia (Quinceañera, Sons of Anarchy) who plays Texas Ranger Freddie Gonzalez, a new character created for the series; Don Johnson(Django Unchained, Nash Bridges) who joins in a recurring role as Sheriff Earl McGraw; Robert Patrick (Terminator 2: Judgment Day, The X-Files) as Jacob Fuller; Madison Davenport (Save Me, Shameless) as Kate Fuller; Brandon Soo Hoo (Tropic Thunder, Ender's Game, Incredible Crew) as Scott Fuller and Eiza González (Lola: Érase Una Vez) as Santánico Pandemonium.
Born in Miami, actor and producer Wilmer Valderrama is best known to TV audiences as the likeable character Fez in the long running FOX series, That '70s Show. Valderrama, who just completed work on Manu Boyer-directed independent feature, To Whom It May Concern, announced an overall first-look deal last month with Lionsgate and the Mexican media company Televisa. Under the pact, Valderrama will develop content for the Hispanic market including feature film projects to star in and produce for Pantelion, and produce scripted and reality television projects for South Shore. In addition to That '70s Show, Valderrama has also produced, directed, written, hosted & acted in a number of projects, most recently seen in: NBC's Awake, Larry Crowne, The Dry Land, From Prada to Nada, and heard as 'Manny' on Disney's Handy Manny. Valderrama also serves as the spokesperson for CHCI, Environmental Media Association board member, and co-chair for VotoLatino.
Based on the thrill-ride film, From Dusk Till Dawn: The Series is a supernatural crime saga centered around bank robber, Seth Gecko (Cotrona) and his violent, unpredictable brother, Richard "Richie" Gecko (Holtz), who are wanted by the FBI and Texas Rangers Earl McGraw (Johnson) and Freddie Gonzalez (Garcia) after a bank heist left several people dead. While on the run to Mexico, Seth and Richie encounter former minister Jacob Fuller (Patrick) and his family, whom they take hostage. Using the family RV to cross the border, chaos ensues when the group detours to a strip club that is populated by vampires. They are forced to fight until dawn in order to get out alive. The series deepens the tone of the film, adds new characters and backstories and expands the Mesoamerican mythology behind the creatures inside the club.
The 10-episode serialized drama will serve as the first original scripted series to air on the new genre-busting cable network. El Rey Network will debut nationally in December 2013.
From Dusk Till Dawn: The Series is an El Rey Network production in association with FactoryMade Ventures. Executive producers are Robert Rodriguez, Carlos Coto (who is also showrunner) and FactoryMade Ventures and El Rey Network co-founders John Fogelman and Cristina Patwa. Diego Gutierrez is writer and co-executive producer. Robert Rodriguez will direct the first two installments. Miramax, producing studio and distributor of the original film, is distributing the series internationally in all territories with the exception of Canada, China, India and UK.
Tags: Brandon Soo Hoo, Carlos Coto, crime drama, D, Diego Gutierrez, Don Johnson, Eiza Gonzalez, El Rey Network, Entertainment, FactoryMade Ventures, From Dusk Till Dawn, From Dusk Till Dawn: The Series, J. Cotrona, Jessie Garcia, Madison Davenport, Mesoamerican mythology, Miramax, Robert Patrick, Robert Rodriguez, supernatural, That '70z Show, TV, vampires, Wilmer Valderama, Zane Holtz
Orphan Black - Season Two Premieres in April 2014 (BBC America)
BBC AMERICA announces that season two of the critically-acclaimed clone thriller, Orphan Black, premieres Saturday, April 19 at 9:00pm EST/PST. The reveal was made with the debut of a graphic trailer during the encore broadcast of Doctor Who's 50th Anniversary Special, The Day of the Doctor. If you missed the trailer, you can have a look at it below.
Tags: BBC America, clones, Entertainment, Orphan Black, Science Fiction, TV
A & E Orders Season Three of Longmire
A&E Network has picked up a 10-episode third season of the acclaimed drama series, Longmire starring Robert Taylor, it was announced today by David McKillop, General Manager and Executive Vice President of A&E. In its second season, Longmire averaged 3.7 million total viewers with the season finale episode on August 26th, 2013 delivering a season high of 4.4 million total viewers.The show continues as A&E's number one original drama series of all time in total viewers.
"Longmire has become one of the most compelling dramas on television with a devoted audience and we are so proud of the show," said McKillop. "We are thrilled to continue our wonderful partnership with Warner Horizon Television, the production team, and the talented cast and crew led by the exceptional Robert Taylor."
Longmire, a contemporary crime thriller set in Big Sky country, is based on the Walt Longmire Mystery novels by best-selling author Craig Johnson. The series stars Australian actor Robert Taylor (The Matrix) as Walt Longmire, the charismatic, dedicated and unflappable sheriff of Absaroka County, Wyoming, along with Katee Sackhoff (Battlestar Galactica, Riddick), Lou Diamond Phillips (La Bamba, SGU Stargate Universe), Bailey Chase (Damages), Cassidy Freeman (Smallville) and Adam Bartley (Justified).
Longmire is produced by The Shephard/Robin Company in association with Warner Horizon Television. Greer Shephard (The Closer, Nip/Tuck), Michael M. Robin (The Closer, Nip/Tuck), Hunt Baldwin (The Closer, Trust Me) and John Coveny (The Closer, Trust Me) serve as executive producers.
Tags: A&E Network, Adam Bartley, Bailey Chase, Cassidey Freeman, Craig Johnson, crime drama, David McKillop, Entertainment, Greer Shephard, Hunt Baldwin, John Coveny, Katee Sackhoff, Longmire, Lou Diamond Phillips, Michael M. Robin, Robert Taylor, The Shephard/Robin Company, TV, Walt Longmire, Walt Longmire Mystery novels, Warner Horizon Television
Bitten Premieres on Canada's SPACE Channel in January 2014
The cast of Bitten. Photo copyright of Bell Media and SPACE.
Saturdays are about to get dead sexy with the premiere of the highly anticipated, action-packed SPACE original thriller Bitten, January 11th @ 9:00 p..m. EST. Toronto's Laura Vandervoort (Smallville, Ted) sinks her claws into the role as the world's only female werewolf, Elena Michaels, in this 13-episode, one-hour original dramatic series. Based on the New York Times best-selling novels by Canadian author Kelley Armstrong, Bitten is set in a world where werewolves live undetected amongst humans. Shot on location in Toronto, Hamilton, and Hespeler, ON, the series follows Elena's dangerous struggle between the new life she's created and her loyalty to The Pack. Bitten also stars Winnipeg's Greg Bryk (A History Of Violence, Rookie Blue) as The Alpha pack leader Jeremy Danvers, B.C. native Greyston Holt (Alcatraz, Durham County) as passionate Clayton Danvers, and Alberta's Paul Greene (The Client List, Wicked Wicked Games) as Elena's human boyfriend, Philip McAdams. The series was acquired for U.S. broadcast by Syfy and is set to premiere stateside in January 2014.
In Bitten, werewolves are monitored by The Pack, a powerful, organized family based in the grand manor of Stonehaven, their ancestral home. In the premiere episode entitled Summons (Saturday, Jan. 11 at 9 p.m. ET on SPACE), viewers are introduced to the town of Bear Valley in upstate New York and The Pack family, to which Elena used to belong after being bitten by her boyfriend Clayton (Holt). With that one small bite, Elena was forced to live as a werewolf. Still craving the normal life she lost, Elena flees to Toronto and hides her secret from her boyfriend, Phillip (Greene). However, she is pulled back into her former world when the discovery of a mauled girl catapults an all-out war against a group of rogue Mutts (non-Pack werewolves) whose aim is to destroy The Pack.
Meet the Bitten pack:
Elena Michaels ("The Tracker): Laura Vandervoort plays the smart, extraordinarily strong, and sexy-as-hell, Elena, a foster child who had always craved a "normal" life and thought she finally found it with her boyfriend Clayton Danvers. But the secret life he kept from her ended up changing her forever. With one small bite, all her hopes for a normal "human" future were shattered. In the ensuing three years, Elena became the tracker for The Pack – trained to hunt and find rogue Mutts who broke the highly structured rules of werewolf society.
One year ago, Elena was forced to kill a human to protect her secret, and that deed so sickened her she left The Pack and headed to Toronto to try to reclaim what was left of her human self. She quickly built a future in the city, working as freelance photographer and diving into a steamy relationship with sexy ad exec Philip McAdams. She tries hard to suppress her werewolf side, but some things can't be denied that easily, as Elena soon finds out.
Dr. Clayton Danvers ("The Enforcer"): Clayton (Greyston Holt) was a feral werewolf child in the New Orleans swamps until he was found by Jeremy who raised him as a son. Now a Professor of Anthropology, Clay divides his time between his scholastic research and enforcing the Pack code, while keeping errant Mutts in line. He is the most loyal member of the Pack, sworn by life oath to Jeremy. His deep burning love for Elena may be tested through the years, but it never wavers: she is the only woman he has ever loved, and will ever love.
Jeremy Danvers ("The Alpha"): Jeremy (Greg Bryk) is a hereditary werewolf who came by "The Alpha" status after a violent clash with his father, Malcolm. The ensuing battle divided The Pack – the members who sided with Jeremy came to make up The Pack. The remaining werewolves were cast out as Mutts. Jeremy is not a typical "mob boss" – he earns his living as a painter, and though he has no desire to kill, he enforces the Pack code with an iron fist when the occasion demands.
Nick Sorrentino ("The Negotiator"): The cad of the bunch who is never taken too seriously, Nick's "(Steve Lund) wolf in sheep's clothing" approach helps him get information out of Mutts and/or humans. Nick is always quick, delivers bad news with a smile, and lives every moment to its fullest.
Dr. Logan Jonsen ("The Analyst"): Living with his girlfriend Rachel, a rising culinary star, Logan has been able to keep his hairier temperament a secret from her, while managing a private psychology practice in Toronto. Logan (Michael Xavier) is the only Pack member Elena has kept in touch with during her year away, and is one of the few people she trusts with the details of her new life. Logan is on-call with The Pack, brought in whenever they need him to profile a Mutt or to aide Elena in tracking down people.
Philip McAdams ("The Boyfriend"): Elena's human boyfriend, Philip (Paul Greene), is lighting up the Toronto advertising scene with his new boutique agency, McAdams Creative Solutions. He won Elena over with his fierce drive and cerebral seduction. Philip is a steady, rock solid presence in Elena's life, and the one thing she can trust.
Bitten is based on the critically-acclaimed series of novels by Kelley Armstrong, and is executive produced by J.B. Sugar (The Collector, JPOD) for No Equal Entertainment, John Barbisan, and Patrick Banister (Whistler) for Hoodwink Entertainment, and Tecca Crosby, John Morayniss, and Margaret O'Brien for Entertainment One (eOne). Daegan Fryklind and Grant Rosenberg are Executive Producers and Co-Showrunners. eOne is distributing the series internationally. Check out the sneak peek below and then join The Pack in January and run along for the adventure!
Tags: Bell Media, Bitten, Daegan Frykind, Elena Michaels, Entertainment, Entertainment One, eOne, Grant Rosenberg, Greg Bryk, Greyston Holt, Hoodwink Entertainment, Horror, J.B. Sugar, John Barbisan, John Morayniss, Kelley Armstrong, Laura Vandervoort, Margaret O'Brien, Michael Xavier, No Equal Entertainment, Patrick Banister, Paul Greene, SPACE Channel, Steve Lund, Syfy, Tecca Crosby, TV, werewolf
David Bradley (An Adventure in Space and Time) Lands Key Role in FX's The Strain
David Bradley as William Hartnell/The First Doctor in Doctor Who - "An Adventure in Space and Time." Photo copyright of the BBC.
Acclaimed actor David Bradley has been cast in the role of "Professor Abraham Setrakian" in the FX drama series The Strain, from Academy Award nominated filmmaker Guillermo del Toro, author Chuck Hogan and writer/producer Carlton Cuse, which is based on the best-selling vampire novel trilogy of the same title written by del Toro and Hogan.
In The Strain, "Setrakian" is a holocaust survivor who immigrated to the United States after World War II and now runs a pawn shop in Spanish Harlem. As the outbreak spreads, he may be the only one with answers – if anyone will listen. This role was previously held by John Hurt, but was recast by the producers and FX Productions.
Bradley joins an ensemble cast that features Corey Stoll, Mia Maestro, Sean Astin, Kevin Durand, Natalie Brown, Jonathan Hyde, Richard Sammel, Robert Maillet, Jack Kesy, Ben Hyland, and Miguel Gomez.
Bradley's notable television credits include HBO's award-winning series Game of Thrones, the BAFTA Award-winning BBC series Doctor Who, the acclaimed drama Broadchurch, Mount Pleasant, and The Tudors. Bradley was a mainstay in the hugely successful Harry Potter movie franchise in the role of "Argus Finch." For his work in theater, Bradley was awarded the Laurence Olivier Theater Award for Best Actor in a Supporting Role in 1991 for his performance in King Lear at the Royal National Theatre.
The Strain is a high concept thriller that tells the story of "Dr. Ephraim Goodweather" (Corey Stoll), the head of the Center for Disease Control Canary Team in New York City. He and his team are called upon to investigate a mysterious viral outbreak with hallmarks of an ancient and evil strain of vampirism. As the strain spreads, Eph, his team, and an assembly of everyday New Yorkers, wage war for the fate of humanity itself.
Co-Creators, Executive Producers and Writers del Toro and Hogan co-wrote the pilot script for The Strain, which was directed by del Toro. Emmy Award winning Writer and Producer Carlton Cuse (Lost, Bates Motel) will serve as Executive Producer/Showrunner and Writer. Gary Ungar will also serve as Executive Producer. The series is produced by FX Productions.
As noted above, photo copyright of the BBC, so please no unauthorized copying or duplicating of any kind. Thanks!
Tags: BBC, Ben Hyland, Broadhchuch, Carlton Cuse, Chuck Hogan, Corey Stoll, David Bradley, Doctor Who - An Adventure in Space and Time, Dr. Ephraim Goodweather, Entertainment, FX Network, FX Productions, Gary Ungar, Guillermo del Toro, Jack Kesy, Jonathan Hyde, Kevin Durand, Mia Maestro, Miguel Gomez, Natalie Brown, Professor Abraham Setrakian, Richard Sammel, Robert Maillet, Sean Astin, The Strain, TV, vampire
A Cook's Journey: Interview with Reign's Jonathan Keltz
Actor Jonathan Keltz. Photo copyright of Brian Higbee.
Something is cooking in the 16th century kitchens of the new hit CW TV series Reign, and it is more than just daily sustenance for the king and his court. The show boasts a bevy of handsome men and beautiful women, all of whom are looking for his or her ideal match. One of the kitchen's cooks, Leith, has set his sights on a girl who he feels could be his special someone. Unfortunately, this young woman is out of his league when it comes to wealth and status, but he is not about to give up hope just yet. Leith is willing to do whatever it takes to woo his heart's desire, and actor Jonathan Keltz, who plays the young cook, is thrilled to be taking that journey with him.
"I met with the producers and production team for Reign back in March when the pilot script first began circulating," says Keltz. "I spoke with them and auditioned for everyone there in the room. We were trying to figure out if I was right for either one of the two lead male roles, but then they decided to go in a different direction, which happens a lot of times. Once, however, the pilot got a pickup order to go to series, I received a phone call asking me if I was available for and interested in playing the role of Leith.
"So everything sort of happened completely by accident and ended up working out well for all those involved. The thing for me that has been such an absolutely joy since I first became involved in the show and even from the first table read of the first script, is that the chemistry between the cast, the crew and the production team is just so wonderful. It's a really great group of people, all of whom are eager to collaborate and make this the best show it can be. The energy and attitude right from the start has been terrific. In the first episode I shot [Kissed], most of my scenes were with Celina Sinden, who plays Greer, my character's love interest. I've since had scenes with some of the other actors on the show and enjoyed watching our characters' relationships develop in front of the camera as well."
Jonathan Keltz as Leith in Reign. Photo copyright of The CW Network.
Set in 1557 France, Reign tells the story of Mary, Queen of Scots (Adelaide Kane), who has been living in a convent in France since the age of nine, and is one half of an arranged marriage to Francis (Toby Regbo), heir to the throne of France. Following a failed attempt to poison her, Mary is brought to the French court for her safety. There she is reunited with her handmaidens and childhood companions – Lola (Anna Popplewell), Kenna (Caitlin Stasey), Greer and Aylee (Jenessa Grant). It is said that all is fair in love and war, and Mary quickly finds that nothing is for sure when it comes to her impending nuptials or the safety of her native Scotland.
"I don't want to give too much away, but there appears to be quite a bit of danger and mystery happening at the French court, and neither King Henry II [Alan Van Sprang] nor Prince Francis are as eager to set a date for the wedding as Mary initially thought," explains Keltz. "So there's a bit of back and forth as well as various assassination attempts and all sorts of trouble afoot.
"Again, I show up for the first time in episode three, and through some accident and being in the kitchen at the same time, Leith meets Greer. He sets up a picnic for her and someone else, whose identity she is keeping secret. The date, however, doesn't end up happening, and when Greer, heartbroken and crying, returns the basket of picnic goods to him, Leith sets up a little picnic for the two of them in the kitchen to try to cheer her up. That's when you see the beginning of their affection for one another.
Leith (Jonathan Keltz) and Greer (Celina Sinden). Photo copyright of The CW Network.
"There was a prophecy that Nostradamus made that Greer would fall in love with the man with a white mark on his face, and as she walks by Leith at the end of the episode, he brushes his hand across his face, leaving a trace of white flour from the dough he was working with. From that it's implied he will be the destined love of her life, and that is when the romance begins. Leith has to then try to convince Greer that she should embrace this and it's OK to be truly in love with someone as opposed to just marrying for a title and land.
"As the episodes go on there's quite a bit that happens at the castle, and Leith and Greer even wind up in a life and death situation. We're not even close to done shooting the [first] season and we're getting updates on the story as the weeks pass. I'm not exactly sure where the writers are going with Greer and Leith, but the hope is that they'll find a way to be together, and if anyone does find out about them, that they're able to prove that they're meant to be together and no harm will come to either of them because of their relationship. Greer is risking being declared ruined and no longer a lady, while Leith is risking imprisonment or even death."
Unlike his previous projects, Reign is very much a period piece. As such, are there any specific acting challenges that Keltz has found in taking on this role? "When you're dealing with a period piece, there's definitely all types of research as well as other pieces of the puzzle to consider, including this being a character that I had to prepare an accent for," says the actor. "I'm fortunate, though, that I've prepared and done this accent before, so it's more a matter of brushing off those skills rather than starting from scratch.
Actor Jonathan Keltz.
"As far as the character itself, Leith is a servant who cooks in the kitchen and serves at all the feasts and parties. There isn't too much revealed about his past; there's a brief story told about my character's father and the farm that he grew up on. Although Leith comes from this very modest beginning, there's almost a fearlessness that comes with it. He has no problem acknowledging his love and affection for Greer, and it's more about him trying to get her to forget her upbringing and pressures from back home about marrying a royal and bringing home land and money to the family. I'm trying to get Leith to be much more of a beacon of love for the show, and he and Greer have this very sort of sweet relationship that develops because of that.
"Honestly, working on Reign is such a blast because as an actor you get to engage in this fantastic world of make-believe and where you've got these sets, wardrobe, props and all kinds of other details that have gone into creating such a world and making it feel real. It's a beautiful thing to be able to escape and get to 'live' in a different time. I've played other roles where the story has been set in the 60s or even the early 1900s, but this is the first time where I have gone back centuries in time with a character. I'm just hoping that I get to hop on a horse and swing a sword at some point," he says with a chuckle.
From 16th century France to present day in St. John's Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada, this congenial and busy actor can also currently be seen in the recurring role of Grayson Mann in the Canadian-made TV comedy/drama Republic of Doyle.
Jonathan Keltz as Darryl Hutchinson and John Stamos as Connor McClane in season three of Necessary Roughness. Photo copyright of The USA Network.
"My character first appears in the season four two-part finale to stir the pot and sort of cause some trouble for Tinny Doyle, played by Marthe Bernard," says Keltz. "Grayson is also a member of the Royal Newfoundland Constabulary and a fellow cop who is a little flirty as well as a little cocky but at the same time a little oblivious about what's going on. In between last season and this [fifth] season it's implied that he and Tinny have been dating and are in a relationship. She, however, is conflicted between her feelings for Grayson and his jock-like, childish behavior and her feelings for Des Courtney [Mark O'Brien]. That's probably where her true love lies, but Grayson's the guy with the initiative and the moment is his. Tinny does, then, in fact, break up with him, which causes a bit of professional tension since they're both assigned to multiple cases.
"So we'll have to see where it goes from there, but Grayson Mann is definitely still on the force and a force to be reckoned with. This is the first time I've gotten to play a cop, and it's been fun and interesting. I'd like to think I'd be a spot-on, terrific cop and detective, but Grayson certainly does not prove to be. He's a bit of a bungler when it comes to the actual police work. One of the highlights for me this season was working with the amazing Victor Garber [in the episode The Works]. He's a master and pro and everything one would want to be as an actor. It was an absolute pleasure getting to play a comedic scene with him where Grayson is escorting his character of Garrison Steele in handcuffs and he ends up escaping."
Sandwiched between his work in Republic of Doyle and Reign, Keltz had the opportunity to stretch his acting muscles in some very different directions when he was cast as baseball player Darryl Hutchinson in a multiple-episode arc during season three of the USA Network series Necessary Roughness. "This show is about a female psychiatrist [Dr. Danielle Santino, played by Callie Thorne] who works primarily with professional athletes and gives them that necessary toughness, roughness and tough love they need," says the actor. "This season has had a bit of a twist where she ends up working with an agency called V3 that's headed up by Connor McClane [John Stamos].
Darryl Hutchinson (Jonathan Keltz) and Connor McClane (John Stamos) in Necessary Roughness. Photo copyright of The USA Network.
"Darryl Hutchinson is an up and coming pitcher who's about to go number one overall in the draft, but then suddenly starts having all these problems, including panic attacks and a fear of flying. Ultimately, he gets sick and loses feeling in his pitching arm. It was an incredibly challenging acting experience but great fun, too. Most of my scenes are either on the baseball diamond or in the therapy office and were challenging for different reasons. I got to work with pitching coaches to really perfect my pitch, so it looks like I'm throwing at 100 miles an hour, and in one episode I got to pitch most of the game, which was fantastic.
"Darryl is dealing with the challenges of being as talented as he is and having his dream about to come true, and all of the pressure, guilt and tension that he's feeling because of it," continues Keltz. "All he wants to do is play the game that he loves and make all the people who have helped get him to where he Is, especially his father, proud. Unfortunately, Darryl becomes involved in a genetic doping scandal and ends up having a complete meltdown. There is some redemption for him, though, and he ends up becoming the smoking gun in the case and bringing the scandal to light. It was fascinating getting to dive into a profession that's so different from mine but also has some of the same types of pressures that many of us deal with when faced with the possibility of having our dreams come true and whether or not we've really done the work and deserve it."
Having duel U.S. and Canadian citizenship, Keltz was born to parents who both worked in the entertainment business, so it is little surprise that he eventually decided to follow a similar career path. "My father was the co-founder and president of Scholastic Productions Inc., which adapted various books, like The Magic School Bus, Goosebumps and The Baby-Sitters Club, to the small screen," notes Keltz. "My mom was also involved in the industry and PR [public relations] side of things, so I had very passionate parents who were extremely dedicated to what was their life's work. From a young age that commitment was, I think, instilled in me, and I knew I wanted to find that same type of thing for myself.
Actor Jonathan Keltz. Photo by Brian Higbee.
"When I was 10 or 11 years old we were living in Woodstock, New York and I was taking any available [acting] classes and doing whatever theatre productions I could. I was fortunate that Victoria Silvestri – this amazing and inspiring woman who was head of the drama department at my school – encouraged me to go further. She had me doing Shakespeare at the age of 12 or 13. When I moved to Toronto with my family and began going to high school, that's when things really took a shift for me professionally. I was doing unpaid PA [personal assistant] work and before that I took whatever on-camera classes I could. Once I was able to work in Canada, I got an agent and hit the ground running. Right after I graduated high school I moved to Los Angeles, and for the past six years I've been going back and forth between the States and Canada working as an actor."
Along with several made-for-TV movies, the actor has appeared in such TV series as Degrassi: The Next Generation, Queer as Folk, Cold Case, Heartland, CSI: Miami and Murdoch Mysteries. His big screen credits include Cake, Prom, 21 & Over and Dead Weight. Keltz's breakout role was that of Jake Steinberg in the popular cable TV series Entourage. "That started off as a one-scene role for me and I ended up doing 15 episodes," he recalls. "I couldn't be more grateful, not only for the experience but the launching pad that Entourage became for me. Jeremy Piven [Ari Gold] is a brilliant actor and it was a real education getting to work with him as well."
2013 has been a banner year for Keltz, and there is one particular thing that he attributes to helping him get to where he is today. "What I think is most important in order to have a career in this industry is determination," says the actor. "I've been acting professionally for about 10 years now, and I've been studying for 13 or 14 years. Over the past 10 years I've auditioned for countless roles, and I'm so fortunate to have been part of some 30 or so projects. I act because it's a part of me as well as a journey of self-discovery and a chance to learn more about the human race. These are the true rewards of being an actor and I feel so lucky when I get to say that I truly love what I do."
Steve Eramo
As noted above, first and last photos of Jonathan Keltz courtesy/copyright of Brian Higbee, while all Reign photos copyright of The CW Network and all Necessary Roughness photos copyright of The USA Network, so please no unauthorized copying or duplicating of any kind. Thanks!
Tags: 16th century France, Adelaide Kane, Alan Van Sprang, Anna Popplewell, Ari Gold, Caitlin Stasey, Callie Thorne, Celina Sinden, Des Courtney, Entertainment, Entourage, Grayson Mann, Jake Steinberg, Jenessa Grant, Jeremy Piven, John Stamos, Jonathan Keltz, King Henry II, Mark O'Brien, Marthe Bernard, Mary Queen of Scots, Necessary Roughness, period drama, Reign, Republic of Doyle, The CW Network, Tinny Doyle, Toby Regbo, TV, Victor Garber
Continuum Season Three Begins Production
Reunion Pictures, in association with Shaw Media, today announced that production is underway on season three of Continuum, Showcase's Canadian original action-drama about a policewoman from 2077 who travels back in time to track down escaped convicts from her future. Season three of Continuum is slated to premiere on Showcase in March 2014.
In season three of Continuum, Kiera Cameron (Rachel Nichols; Criminal Minds, Alias) faces the immediate consequences of Alec Sadler's (Erik Knudsen; Jericho, Scream 4) betrayal at the end of season two – when he disappeared in a flash of light with the time travel device Kiera hoped might send her home. Alec's impulsive decision sets in motion a chain of events, which pushes Kiera into a shocking alliance with a former enemy.
Kiera must also contend with a newly strategic Liber8 organization, and a growing darkness in her police partner, Carlos Fonnegra (Victor Webster; Castle, Melrose Place). Ultimately, all roads lead through young Alec Sadler, and with his genius never having been more tested, his choices force Kiera – and everyone – to examine all they hold dear.
"Season three of Continuum will raise the stakes and expand the universe of our show in ways that will surprise and engage our fans," said creator/executive producer Simon Barry. "Kiera's journey brings her experiences that test her beliefs and challenge her resolve. The future is not what it used to be."
"We could not be happier about the phenomenal success of the show over the first two seasons, with a very loyal and enthusiastic fan base that continues to expand worldwide," said Reunion Pictures' Tom Rowe. "The third season, under the creative direction of Simon Barry, along with fellow Executive Producer/Director Patrick Williams, the first-rate writing team and our exceptional cast, again promises to exceed all expectations."
New to the cast this season is Rachael Crawford (Alphas, The Firm) who joins as a guest star in a multiple episode arc. Returning cast include Stephen Lobo (Smallville, Little Mosque On The Prairie), Lexa Doig (V, Stargate SG-I), Omari Newton (Blue Mountain State, Sophie), Luvia Petersen (The L Word) and Terry Chen (Bates Motel, Combat Hospital).
Continuum is created by Executive Producer Simon Barry (The Art of War) while DGC Award winner Patrick Williams (Shattered, Smallville) is Executive Producer and Director. Reunion Pictures partners Tom Rowe, Lisa Richardson and Matthew O'Connnor are Executive Producers.
Tags: Alec Sadler, Carlos Fonnegra, Continuum, Entertainment, Erik Knudsen, Kiera Cameron, Lexa Doig, Lisa Richardson, Luvia Petersen, Matthew O'Connor, Omari Newton, Patrick Williams, Rachel Crawford, Rachel Nichols, Science Fiction, Showcase Network, Simon Barry, Stephen Lobo, Terry Chen, Tom Rose, TV, Victor Webster

redpajama_set_name: RedPajamaCommonCrawl


text:
The Works of Dr. Benjamin Franklin: Consisting of Essays, Humorous, Moral ...
von Benjamin Franklin
· This unwearied industry, which was perceived by sur neighbours, began to acquire us reputation and credit. I learned, among other things, that our new printing-house, being the subject of conversation at a club of merchants, who met every evening, it was the general opinion that it would fail; there heing already two printing-houses in the town, Keimer's and Bradford's. But Dr. Bard, whom you and I had occasion to see, many years after, at his native town of St. Andrew's, in Scotland, was of a different opinion. The industry of this Franklin (said he is superior to any thing of the kind I have ever witnessed. I see him still at work when I return from the club at night, and he is at it again in the .norning before his neighbours are out of bed." This account struck the rest of the assembly, and, shortly after, one of its members came to our house, and offered to supply us with articles of stationary; but we wished not, as yet, to embarrass ourselves with keeping a shop. It is not for the sake of applause that I enrer so freely into the particulars of my industry, but that such of my descendants as shall read these memoirs may know the use of this virtue, by seeing, in the recital of my life, the effects it operated in my favour.
George Webb, having found a friend who lent him the necessary eum to buy out his time of Keimer, came one day to offer himself to us as a journeyman. We could not
y him immediately ; but I fool. ishly told him, under the rose, that I intended shortly to publish a new periodical paper, and that we should then have work for him. My hopes of success, which I imparted to him, were founded on the circumstance, that the only paper we had in Philadelphia at that time, and which Bradford printed, was a paltry thing, miserably conducted, in no respect amusing, and which yet was profitable. I consequently supposed that a good work of this kind could not fail of success. Webb betrayed my secret in Keimer, who, to prevent me, immediately published the prospectus oi ä paper, that he intended to institute himself, and in which Webb was to be engaged.
I was exasperated at this proceeding, and, with a view to counteract them, not being able at present to
institute my own paper, I wrote some humorous pieces in Bradford's, under the title of the Busy Body;* and which was continued for several inonths by Breintnal. I hereby fixed the attention of the public upon Brad. ford's paper; and the prospectus 'of Keimer, which we turned into ridicule, was treated with conternpt. He began, notwithstanding, his paper; and, after continuing it for nine months, having, at most, not more than ninety subscribers, he offered it to me for a mere trifle. I had for some time been ready for such an engagement; I therefore instantly took it upon myself, and in a few years it prored extremely profitable to me.
I perceive that I am apt to speak in the first person, though our partnership still continued. It is, perhaps, because, in fact, the whoje business devolved upon me. Meredith was no compositor, and brut an indifferent pressman; and it was rarely that he ab. stained from hard drinking. My friends were sorry to see me connected with him ; but I contrived to de. rive from it the utmost advantage the case admitted.
Our first number produced no other effect than any other paper which had appeared in the province, as to type and printing ; but some remarks, in my peculiar style of writing, upon the dispute which then prevailed between Governor Burnet and the Massa
husetts Assembly, struck some persons as above me. dic.rity, caused the paper and its editors to be talked of, and, in a few weeks, induced them to become our subscribers. Many others followed their example; and our subscription continued to increase. This was one of the first good effects of the pains I had taken to learn to put my ideas on paper. I derived this farther advantage from it, that the leading men of the place, seeing in the author of this publication a man so well able to use his pen, thought it right to patronise and encourage me. · The votes, laws, and other public pieces, were printed by Bradford. An address of the House of
*A manuscript note in the file of the American Mercury, preserved in the Philadelpbia library, says, that Franklin wrote tlie Giye first numbers, and part of the eighth,
Assembly to the Governor, had been executed by him in a very coarse and incorrect manner. We reprinted it with accuracy and neatness, and sent a copy to every member. They perceived the difference; and it so strengthened the influence of our friends in the Assembly, that we were nominated its printer for the following year.
Among these friends, I nught not to forget one meinber in particular, Mr. Hamilton, whom I have mentioned in a former part of my narrative, and who was now returned from England. He warnly interested himself for ine on this occasion, as he did likewise on many others afterwards; having continued his kind. ness to me till his death.
About this period Mr. Vernon reminded me of the debt I owed him, but without pressing me for payinent. I wrote a handsonie letter on the occasion, begging hiin to wait a little longer, to which he consented, and as soon as I was able, I paid him principal and interest, with many expressions of gratitude ; so that this error of my life was, in a manner, atoned for.
But another trouble now happened to me, which I had not the smallest reason to expect. Mereclith's father, who, according to our agreement, was to defray the whole expense of our printing materials, had only paid a hundred pounds. Another hundred was still due, and the merchant being tired of waiting, commenced a suit against us. We bailed the action, but with the melancholy prospect, that, if the money was not forthcoming at the time fixed, the affair would come to issue, judgment be put in execution, our delightful hopes be annihilated, and ourselves entirely ruined; as the type and press must be sold, perhaps at half their value, to pay the debi.
In this distress, two real friends, whose generous conduct I have never forgotten, and never shall forget, while I retain the remembrance of any thing, came to me separately, without the knowledge of each other, and without my having applied to either of them. Each offered whatever money might be necessary to take the business into my own hands, if the thing was practicable, as they did not like I
should continue in partnership with Meredith, who, they said, was frequently 'seen drunk in the streets, and gambling at ale-houses, which very much injured our credit. These friends were William Coleman and Robert Grace. I told them, that while there remained any probability that the Merediths would fulfil their part of the compact, I could not propose a separation, as I conceived myself to be under obligations to them for what they had done already, and were still disposed to do, if they had the power; but, in the end, should they fail in their engagement, and our partnership be dissolved, I should then think my. şelf at liberty to accept the kindness of my friends.
Things remained for some time in this state. At last, I said one day to my partner, " Your father is perhaps dissatisfied with four having a share only in The business, and is unwilling to do for lvo, what he would do for you alone. Tell me frankly, if that be the case, and I will resign the whole to you, and do for myself as well as I can." "No, (said he) my father has really been disappointed in his hopes; he is not able to pay, and I wish to put him to no farther inconvenience. I see that I am not at all calculated for a printer; I was educated as a farmer, and it was absurd in me to come here, at thirty years of age, and bind myself appreutice to a new trade. Many of my countrymen are going to settle in North Carolina, where the soil is exceedingly favourable. I am tempt. od to go with them, and to resume my former occu. pation. You will, doubtless, find friends who will assist you. If you will take upon yourself the debts of the partnership, return my father the hundred pounds he bas advanced, pay my little personal debts, and give me thirty pounds and a new saddle, I will renounce the partnership, and consign over the whole stock to you."
I accepted this proposal without hesitation. It was committed to paper, and signed and sealed without uelayI gave him what he demanded, and he departed soon after for Carolina, from whence he sent ine, in the following year, two long letters, containing the best accounts that had yet been given of that country, as to climate, soil, agriculture, &c. for he
was well versed in these matters. I published them in my newspaper, and they were received with great satisfaction.
As soon as he was gone, I applied to my two friends, and not wishing to give a disobliging preference to either of them, I accepted from each, half what he had offered me, and which it was necessary I should have. I paid the partnership debts, and continued the business on my own account; taking care to inform the public, by advertisement, of the partnership being dissolved. This was, I think, in the year 1729, or thereabout.
Nearly at the same period, the people demanded a new emission of paper-money; the existing and only one that had taken place in the province, and which amounted to fifteen thousand pounds, being soon to expire. The wealthy inhabitants, prejudiced against every sort of paper currency, from the fear of its depreciatior., of which there had been an instance in The province of New-England, to the injury of its holders, strongly opposed this measure. We had discussed this affair in our Junto, in which I was on the side of the new emission; convinced that the first small sum, fabricated in 1723, had done much good in the province, bu favouring commerce, industry, and population, since all the houses wero now inhabited, and many others building; whereas I remembered to nave seen when I first paraded the streets of Puladelphia eatng my roll, the majority of those in Walnut-street, Second-street, Fourth-street, as well as a great number in Chesnut and other streets, with pa. pers on them, signifying that they were to be let; which made me think, at the tinie, that the inhabitants of the town were deserting it one after another.
Our debates made me so fully master of the subject. that I wrote and published an anonymous pamplet, entitled, " An Inquiry into the Nature and Necessity of Paper Currency." It was very well received by thie lower and middling classes of people; but it displeased the opulent, as it increased the clamour in favour of the new emission. Having, however, no writer among them capable of answering it, their opposition became less violent; and therc being in the


text:
Q: How to loop over column values to drop columns which are constant in pandas? df:
Id   ColA   ColB    Colc
1    1       2       3
1    1       5       3
1    1       7       2
2    3       4       5
2    6       4       5
2    3       4       5
3    1       9       7
3    1       7       9
3    9       9       7

i need to drop those columns where values are constant based on Id.
Suppose for id 1 ColA has constant values so drop for Id 1.
Output:
Id    Column_Names
1     ColB
1     ColC
2     ColA
3     ColA
3     ColB
3     ColC

A: Lets us try with groupby + nunique:
m = df.groupby('Id').nunique().ne(1).stack()
out = pd.DataFrame(list(m.index[m]), columns=['Id', 'column_names'])

Details:
Group the dataframe on Id and aggregate the columns A, B and C using nunique to count the number of unique occurrence, then compare the unique occurences with with 1 to create a boolean mask, followed by stack to reshape:
>>> m

Id
1   ColA    False
    ColB     True
    Colc     True
2   ColA     True
    ColB    False
    Colc    False
3   ColA     True
    ColB     True
    Colc     True
dtype: bool

Then filter the multiindex values which satisfy the condition of uniqueness i.e. where the unique occurrences are not equal to 1:
>>> m.index[m]

MultiIndex([(1, 'ColB'),
            (1, 'Colc'),
            (2, 'ColA'),
            (3, 'ColA'),
            (3, 'ColB'),
            (3, 'Colc')],
           names=['Id', None])

Finally create a new dataframe from the above multiindex values with columns Id and column_names
>>> out
   Id column_names
0   1         ColB
1   1         Colc
2   2         ColA
3   3         ColA
4   3         ColB
5   3         Colc

A: Use DataFrameGroupBy.nunique with DataFrame.stack, filter then convert index to DataFrame by  and MultiIndex.to_frame:
s = df.groupby('Id').nunique().stack().ne(1)
df = s.index[s].to_frame(index=False).rename(columns={1:'column_names'})
print (df)
   Id column_names
0   1         ColB
1   1         Colc
2   2         ColA
3   3         ColA
4   3         ColB
5   3         Colc

redpajama_set_name: RedPajamaStackExchange