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The exorcism of William Hall's horse
Posted on July 24, 2012 by Clair Barrus
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While I was reading through some 1846 sources of the Saints trekking across Iowa, I came across an interesting entry in the journal of Willard Richards. On March 14th, he recorded a peculiar event — the healing of William Hall's horse[1]. A story of healing a horse is interesting in and of itself, but this story includes other curious aspects as well.
Most members of the LDS church are familiar with the story of the blessing of Mary Fielding's oxen while crossing the plains. The story of Fielding and her healed oxen continuing their journey has been popular in church publications and sermons. Another story popular among fans of Eugene England has to do with a more modern day application of using priesthood to facilitate transportation. England recounts the time he blessed his Chevrolet, allowing him to carry on his duties as branch president.[2]
Apostle Richards' account of the blessing of William Hall's horse may be the first instance of an animal blessing on the pioneer trail, occurring over two years before the Mary Fielding incident.[3] Richards (the designated church historian) had previously recorded a number of instances of sickness or injury to animals (a sprain, distemper and drowning). But Richards had not yet recorded a blessing of an animal. After recording precise directions where "certain deposits near Vorhee" were buried (another enticing entry), Richards reports the events regarding William Hall.
… At Indian Creek one of his horses sickened with bloating and colic. Elders Hall and Luelling Mantle laid hands on him and he recovered immediately and went on about 2 miles when he was again attacked much more violently than before. They tried to give him medicine but could not succeed. The horse lay on his side with his foot over his ear, but Ruben Strong said he believed there was breath in him yet and proposed to lay hands on him. Some present doubted whether it was right to lay hands on a horse. Elder Hall replied the Prophet Joel has said that in the last days the Lord would pour out his spirit upon all flesh and this satisfied the brethren, and Elders William Hall, Rabins R. Strong, Llewellyn Mantle, Joseph Champlin, Martin Potter, and one more laid hands on the horse and commanded the unclean and foul spirits of every name and nature to depart and go to the Gentiles at Warsaw and trouble the Saints no more, when the horse rolled twice over in great distress, sprang to his feet, squealed, vomited and purged, and the next morning was harnessed to a load of about 12 cwt. and performed his part as usual.[4]
Justification for the second blessing came from Joel 2:28, "… I will pour out my spirit upon all flesh …" Perhaps the discussion of the propriety of blessing a horse may have included the account where Jesus met two men possessed with devils. The devils request that if they are cast out of the men, that they be allowed to go into a herd of swine. Jesus pronounces "Go" and the devils leave the men and possess the swine, which run into the sea and perish. The citizens of the community then request Jesus to leave the coast (Matthew 8:28-34). Whether this story was discussed or not, it appears the blessing of Hall's horse follows a similar pattern of the exorcism performed by Jesus. A comparison of the two accounts has these parallels:
The Mormon men believed that through their priesthood, they represented Jesus, and had the right and power to enact similar miracles
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Both stories indicate the devils were of a particularly nasty breed. In Matthew, they come "out of the tombs, exceeding fierce, so that no man might pass by that way." In the pioneer account they refer to the spirits as "unclean and foul" and of "every name and nature."
The pioneer story reverses the source and target of the spirits. Jesus casts spirits out of humans, into animals; while the pioneers cast spirits out of an animal, into humans. The targeted "gentiles" are the enemies of the Mormons concentrated in Warsaw, Illinois.
Each exorcism/possession produces a violent result. Matthew does not describe how the men reacted after the exorcism, but the possession of the swine caused them to run "violently down a steep place into the sea" where they drowned. The horse responded violently to the exorcism. It "rolled twice over in great distress, sprang to his feet, squealed, vomited and purged."
The horse and presumably the two men are relieved of their afflictions.
Another parallel (although perhaps a stretch) is that of exodus. After the possession of the swine, the town's people ask Jesus to leave the area, while the Saints' exodus had been due to pressure by the "Gentiles of Warsaw."
The exorcism of the horse suggests the Elders may have been influenced by the story in Matthew 8. The loss of a horse was a serious matter for a pioneer, which contributed to the need for a spiritual solution in a worldview that blended the temporal and spiritual. A sense of spiritual innovation by these common men is apparent as they felt empowered by scripture and their priesthood to enact a new multi-purposed blessing/exorcism/cursing for the animal and the gentiles, as well as facilitate their mode of transportation. Their act apparently met the approval of Apostle Richards who records the account with its faith promoting conclusion.
Also reflected in the account is the sense of anger at the loss of their prophet and their homes. They called for divine retribution over the dying horse, looking for biblical-styled vengeance. By laying hands on the horse, they exercised faith that their enemies in Warsaw might become possessed and perhaps even run down the banks of the Mississippi to drown like swine.
[1] William Hall joined the church in 1840 but became disaffected in 1847. He is best known for his 1852 expose' of Mormonism, Hall, William, The Abominations of Mormonism Exposed; Containing Many Facts and Doctrines concerning That Singular People, during Seven Years' Membership with Them, from 1840 to 1847, Cincinnati: Published for the Author by I. Hart &, 1852
[2] Eugene England, "Blessing the Chevrolet," Dialogue, IX (1974):57-60
[3] Stanley B. Kimball, "The Iowa Trek of 1846: The Brigham Young Route from Nauvoo to Winter Quarters," Ensign Magazine, June 1972. Kimball indicates Hall's horse is the first animal to be blessed while crossing the plains. Details of the exorcism are not included in his account. Other subsequent materials produced by the church about the blessing also exclude the exorcism. LDS-oriented books that mention the exorcism include Lee Nelson's historical fiction series Storm Testament where the story is used in volumes 2,5 & 6. Also including the exorcism is Crockett, David Romney, Saints in Exile: A Day-by-day Pioneer Experience, Tucson, AZ: LDS-Gems, 1996.
[4] Willard Richards Journal, DVD 31, MS 1490, Box 14, p. 105-107, March 14, 1846. See also Manuscript History of Brigham Young, DVD 2, CR 100 102 Vol 15, p. 97 (middle page number) March 14, 1846 (note "W. Richards Journal" on side). The journal entry is reproduced at: Barrus, Clair. "Mormon Church History." : Mormon History, Saturday, Mar 14, 1846. N.p., n.d. Web. 22 June 2012. <http://mormon-church-history.blogspot.com/2012/06/mormon-history-saturday-mar-14-1846.html>.
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The exorcism of William Hall's horse — 13 Comments
Christopher Smith on July 24, 2012 at 12:03 pm said:
Epic, Clair! 🙂 The disregard for the poor Gentiles at Warsaw is both hilarious and slightly disturbing. Fascinating use of scripture to justify the ritual, though, and fantastic that the horse recovered!
Cheryl L. Bruno on July 24, 2012 at 1:37 pm said:
Whenever I see someone invoking the Mary Fielding Smith and her ox story, I invariably link to Lavina Fielding Anderson's wonderful article, "Mary Fielding Smith: Her Ox Goes Marching On ." (last 2 pages if you want to cut to the chase)
The article is a perfect blend of historical fact and recognition of the place the story has in the folklore of our people.
Clair on July 24, 2012 at 9:53 pm said:
Yes Chris, it is somewhat disturbing about attempted cursing of the folks in Warsaw. I'm not sure what to make of it — other than how it underscores the anger the felt.
Cheryl, Thanks for bringing Lavina Fielding Anderson's article to our attention. Now you've got me wondering if L. Fielding A. is a descendant of Mary Fielding.
Mina Estévez on July 24, 2012 at 11:08 pm said:
Thanks for this Clair. I hope we can explore pioneer legend, folklore and iconography at length. Cheryl's link points in a good direction.
J. Stapley on July 27, 2012 at 1:17 pm said:
If I remember correctly, I have come across two or three animal healings on the Western trek that occured before this. I also think that it is important to note that it wasn't just ordained males, but women (and really all faithful believers) that were authorized to heal and exorsize.
Just looked this up. It would be interesting to compare this entry to John D. Lee's unpublished holograph journal entry, which recounts the same events.
Also note that this entry is in Box 2, Volume 14, pp. 106-107.
Clair on July 29, 2012 at 11:11 am said:
J. Stapley, thanks for the feedback. Cheryl B. mentioned the essay "Mary Fielding Smith: Her Ox Goes Marching On." There, Lavina Fielding Anderson says she mis-remembered the events regarding Mary Fielding's oxen. She thought (as did I) that Mary had done the healing when apparently she has asked men to bless her oxen.
So I'm glad to hear you've come across instances of women healing (and exorcising?) their animals. I know it is well documented that women healed other women at this time, but did not know they healed animals.
I took a look at a typescript of John D. Lee's journal for this date and see that his entry is virtually the same as Willard Richard's entry. I know that Richards had been sick for some time, and that at times he would dictate to Lee. Lee reports on this day, "The historian, not withstanding his sickness is content and happy" and that Lee "wrote until 2 O'clock in the morning at the dictation of Dr. Richards."
I suspect the similarity of the entries is because one was copied, or retold from the other. I'll reproduce the relevant excerpt from Lee's journal in a separate post.
Excerpt from John D. Lee's Journal recounting the exorcism of William Hall's horse:
Saturday Mar 14 1846
Richardson Point
Some time to day Wm Hall left camp with his team for the Desmoines river to bring forward a load for A J Stout[.] At Indian creek one of his horses sickened with bloating and cholick[.] Elder Hall & LuallenMantel layed hands on him & he recovered immediately & went on about 2 miles when he was again attacked much more violently than before[.] they tried to give him medicine but could not succeed[.] the horse layed on his side with his foot over his ear[.] Ruben Strong said he believed there was life in him yet, and proposed to lay hands on him but some doubted whether it was right to lay hands on a horse or not[.] Elder Hall replied the Prophet Joel has said that in the last days the Lord would pour out his spirit upon all flesh & this satisfied the Brethern & Elder Wm Hall[,] R R Strong[,] L Mantle[,] Joe Chaplain[,] Martin Potter & one more l laid hands on the horse and commanded the unclean and foul Spirit of what ever name or nature to depart and go to Warsaw. and trouble the Saints no more when the horse rolled twice over in great distress[,] spraing to his feet[,] squealed vomited & purged[,] next morning was harnessed to a load of about 12 hundred & performed his part as usual[.]
Yes, that is what I remembered, but I was away from my notes. Regarding the ultimate source, I tend to think it was Lee, as if Richards were seriously ill, he probably would not have seen the events.
I also miscommunicated regarding women. My comments were in response to your discussion more generally. I probably have accounts of 5 or 6 animal healings on the Trek West, but none were by women. I wouldn't be surprised if women did, but such accounts are so rare that it makes finding them rather challenging.
OK, I see. I was hoping to run across some cool stories of women blessing animals. 🙂 I hope you find an example.
My reading of Lee and Richards is that they may not have been first hand witnesses, but were reporting the story as told by others. As you point out, Richards is sick. And Lee states "Some time to day Wm Hall left camp with his team" — suggesting that Lee did not go with them. Nor are Lee or Richards listed as co-blessers (although either could have observed the blessing).
Personally, I suspect the lack of a higher authority figure facilitated the innovation of a priesthood exorcism/ attempted-forced-possession. If Lee or Richards were there, they may have dictated a different approach in curing the horse.
Yes, it really was a disappointment to me to learn that Mary Fielding Smith did not bless and heal her own ox! But Lavina treated the subject so skillfully that she almost made up for it.
SC Taysom on August 15, 2012 at 6:28 pm said:
Clair,
This is really an interesting tidbit. In my research on Mormon exorcism, I haven't found any other references to exorcisms of animals. There is, however, a history of healing-exorcism rituals performed on animals in Medieval Europe.
Clair on August 15, 2012 at 7:43 pm said:
I had wondered if there were other examples of animal exorcism.
It would be interesting to find other examples of casting out demons from one animal/person and directing them to inhabit someone/something else. And what would you call that — reverse exorcism? Trans-exorcism?
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Members of the Defense Department and the services "will protect each other through fair, scrupulous, and unbiased treatment as individuals -- caring for them, teaching them and leading them," Panetta wrote. "It is the obligation of each member in the chain of command to ensure hazing is not allowed and that all service members are treated, at all times, with genuine dignity, fairness, and respect."
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Gen. Martin E. Dempsey, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, also spoke out strongly against hazing and bullying after the charges were announced. In a message posted to Facebook and Twitter Dec. 22, he wrote that while instances of hazing appear to be isolated, the practice is "simply intolerable."
"It undermines our values, tarnishes our profession and erodes the trust that bonds us," the chairman added.
The secretary's message also made clear that hazing and bullying are inconsistent with military values.
"The few that choose the wrong path cast a negative light on our collective ethos, our service, and all that we represent," Panetta wrote.
The message closed, as it opened, with the secretary thanking troops and expressing his good wishes for them and their families throughout the New Year.


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Guest Post: Effort to Roll Back Recent Howard County Board of Education Election is Undemocratic
By Gene Harrington
Like thousands of jurisdictions throughout the country, Howard County recently held an election for its school board, resulting in the election of Dr. Linfeng Chen of North Laurel and Jacky McCoy of Columbia to four-year terms as at-large members on the county Board of Education (BOE). It is doubtful, however, that other communities have seen state lawmakers react by proposing legislation rolling back the outcome of the November 8 election.
Specifically, Howard County Senator Clarence Lam and Delegate Courtney Watson have put forward a bill decreasing Dr. Chen and Ms. McCoy's terms to two-years. That provision is part of broader legislation – Howard County 10-23 – that reduces the number of elected BOE members from seven members to five and granting authority to the Howard County Executive to appoint two members, based on recommendations from the county's legislative delegation, beginning in 2024. Under the measure, three of the elected members would be chosen by state Senate districts as opposed to the current system of election by each of the five councilmanic districts and two members would be elected at large or countywide. (The Howard County BOE also has a student member that sixth through eleventh graders elect but the pending bill does not affect that position.)
In addition to nullifying somewhat the results of this year's election, Senator Lam and Delegate Watson are also literally defying the will of the Howard County voters. On November 7, 1972, Howard County voters approved a ballot question moving from the gubernatorial appointment of school board members to an all elected BOE. (The popular election of school board members officially commenced in November of 1974). Although the vote to transition to an all-elected school board took place 50 years ago, nothing has happened in the intervening time to indicate that Howard Countians support giving up the right to elect all members of the county BOE.
In a November 15 press release, Senator Lam and Delegate Watson stated that they introduced the legislation because it would help in the implementation of the $3.8 billion Blueprint for Maryland's Future legislation. Senator Lam also told the Baltimore Sun that,
"We've seen a lot of members get elected to the board that may not have quite as much depth in education policy or prior experience."
-State Senator Clarence Lam
For the record, Dr. Chen is a structural engineer with a Ph.D in Applied Mechanics from the University of Virginia who has three children attending Howard County public schools and serves on the BOE's Operating Budget Review Committee and several other BOE advisory panels while Ms. McCoy campaigned on her 35-year career in education, including teaching math in Baltimore City and Howard County public schools.
Moreover, Senator Lam and Delegate Watson's measure runs contrary to the current trend of moving to all elected BOEs. Anne Arundel and Wicomico Counties recently shifted to all-elected BOEs and earlier this year the Prince George's County legislative delegation spearheaded the passage of legislation moving the county's BOE from a hybrid board to an all elected one, starting in 2024.
Presently, only five of Maryland's 24 local BOEs – Baltimore City and Baltimore, Caroline, Harford, and Prince George's Counties – appoint some members to their respective BOEs. State lawmakers are not formally involved in the process of appointing BOE members in any of Maryland's 24 jurisdictions, as proposed in Senator Lam and Delegate Watson's bill.
As of 2024 only Baltimore City and Harford County will grant the authority to appoint BOE members to local officials, and those processes differ greatly from the proposed legislation. Meanwhile, Baltimore and Caroline Counties grant such power to the Governor. Traditionally, the Governor – not local officials – has had the authority to appoint members to local BOEs because BOEs are state agencies – albeit ones with local flavor – and putting a state agency under the thumb of a county government raises significant governance questions.
The bill is even more puzzling when you consider that – thanks to legislation the Howard County legislative delegation put forward and that passed in 2017 and 2019, respectively – Howard County just transitioned from electing seven at large BOE members to electing five BOE members by councilmanic districts and two at large members. In fact, the 2020 election was the first-time members were elected by councilmanic districts and this November's election completed the transition to the new structure.
While there are many objectionable aspects of the bill, the politics of the measure are particularly odious. Like other local BOEs in Maryland, the Howard County BOE is non-partisan and candidates do not run under a political affiliation, unlike state lawmakers and the County Executive. Over the years, political parties and partisan interest groups have largely refrained from making contributions or endorsements in BOE races. Unfortunately, that has changed over the past couple of election cycles. Indeed, in this year's election, members of Howard County's legislative delegation – including Senator Lam – contributed large amounts from their campaign funds to one of the losing candidates. (In the interests of full disclosure, I contributed to and voted for the other losing candidate and voted for Dr. Chen.) Consequently, the optics of a state lawmaker, whose preferred candidate lost an election, proceeding to spearhead legislation that undercuts the results of said election, are appalling.
The Howard County legislative delegation will begin consideration of the Lam-Watson bill in mid-December. There is, however, zero justification for supporting legislation that sabotages the results of the November 8 election. Howard County voters consciously elected Dr. Chen and Ms. McCoy to four-year terms. It is beyond arrogant for lawmakers to support a bill cutting their term in half; Howard County 10-23 is undemocratic and should be summarily rejected by the Howard County legislative delegation.
More background and details on this issue can be found in the following recent HoCo Watchdogs post: *Red Alert*: State Senator Clarence Lam and Delegate Courtney Watson are Attempting a Partial Takeover of the HCPSS Board of Education
https://www.hocowatchdogs.com/blog-20221114/
If this proposed bill concerns you, please submit testimony to the Delegation: https://www.howardcountymd.gov/state-delegation
Also, if you would like to protest this bill, consider attending this event: https://www.facebook.com/events/666505528455864/
There is a Public Hearing for this bill (Ho. Co. 10-23) that will take place on Wednesday, December 14, from 7:00 PM – 9:30 PM in the Banneker Room of the George Howard Building ( 3430 Court House Dr, Ellicott City, MD 21043 ). Here are the official details about this hearing, published here:
"The Howard County Delegation to the Maryland General Assembly, chaired by Senator Clarence Lam and Delegate Courtney Watson, will hold a public hearing for citizen input on local legislation proposed for the 2023 General Assembly session. The hearing will be held in the Banneker Room in the George Howard building from 7pm until approximately 11pm. Signup will be available online from 6pm on 12/12 until 6:30pm on 12/14. In person signup will also be available until 6:50pm on 12/14 outside the Banneker Room. The link to the form will be posted here in the coming weeks. It is recommended that you bring 13 copies of written testimony if it accompanies oral testimony. Speaking is not a requirement, so written testimony may also be emailed to hoc1@mlis.state.md.us.
The hearing will be live streamed here
If necessary, a second hearing on December 15th at 7pm will be held via Zoom to hear testimony that could not be heard on the first night. An announcement will be made if this is the case. The hearing will be live streamed on the Maryland General Assembly website (http://mgaleg.maryland.gov).
If you have any questions, or require accommodation, please email hoc1@mlis.state.md.us."
DISCLAIMER: This post is a HoCo Watchdogs Guest Reader Contribution.
The opinions and views expressed in this publication are solely those of the listed author and do not necessarily reflect the opinions or views of HoCo Watchdogs, LLC or the HoCo Watchdogs main blog author, Steven Keller.
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Top Ten Tuesday is a feature hosted by The Broke and the Bookish to make bookish people share all sorts of different lists.
I am now waiting for the next book from theSong of Ice and Fire and the next Patrick Rothfuss book, The Doors of Stone. But these are definitely and sadly not coming out this year.
I shall do my best with this list- but I think three is the most I can come up with.
I am fond of the original story in the Silmarillion, and I look forward to seeing Christopher Tolkien has edited its many versions.
So this was recently released in hardback, but it will be released in paperback in January 2018? I think it should count. It is a story about loneliness in modern day life and it has received very good reviews. I have to admit I am quite curious about it, but I tend not to buy fiction in hardback, so I think it will have to wait.
What are the books you are looking forward to? Do you typically know which books are being released when?
Hmm, I'm really curious about Why I'm No Longer Talking to White People about Race now. Thank you for sharing!


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Impact of Samsung's most recent data breach unknown
Posted on: September 11, 2022 By : ASNF
The lack of transparency could be cause for concern, but the data stolen is not high value. Image: Arcansél/Adobe Stock Samsung announced on Sept. 2, 2022 its second data breach Continue Reading
The lack of transparency could be cause for concern, but the data stolen is not high value.
Image: Arcansél/Adobe Stock
Samsung announced on Sept. 2, 2022 its second data breach of 2022. In a statement that provided little detail about the exact nature of the breach, the company said that name, contact, demographic information, date of birth and product registration information of "certain customers" was impacted.
Which customers were affected by the data breach?
The company did not specify which type of customers — business or consumer, for example — were impacted, give a breakdown of affected regions or provide any other information. This lack of specificity should lead all customers to conclude that their data is part of the breach.
SEE: Mobile device security policy (TechRepublic Premium)
"As breach disclosures go, this is a mixed bag," said Chris Clements, vice president of Solutions Architecture at Cerberus Sentinel. "The lack of transparency on the number of individuals impacted as well as the delay in notifying them combined with a late Friday holiday weekend release seem like clear attempts to minimize the incident."
The company has set up a FAQ page for customers that states the initial breach was discovered in late July 2022 and that by August 4 they had determined personal data was exfiltrated from "some of Samsung's U.S. systems." The news was made public a month later on Friday, September 2.
Unlike the March breach, which impacted the source code of Galaxy smartphones according to multiple news sources, the company said this beach did not impact consumer devices. The company also said that social security and credit card numbers were not at risk.
"Unfortunately, this breach is the second for Samsung this year, when cybercriminals stole source code and other technical information," said James McQuiggan, security awareness advocate at KnowBe4. "With the collection of user information, targeted attacks could occur against them relating to Samsung products they own."
New data breach likely a result of last hack
Given the difficulty of completely eliminating malware once it has infiltrated a corporate network, especially once as large and complex as Samsung's, the latest incident could well be a continuation of the March hack, said Chad McDonald, CISO of Radiant Logic, an identity and access management vendor.
"The fact that they sat on this for as long as they did before they did a public disclosure … implies to me they were less concerned about urgency," he said. "This makes me feel like this was quite likely just a continuation of [the former breach] they just hadn't discovered yet."
The other most likely threat vector the attackers used to gain access was a phishing email, McDonald noted.
"It's the easiest way and it's a mathematical game, right? You send a million emails and then you get two clicks … to get the keys to the kingdom, so to speak," he said.
Samsung could be facing regulatory action
As for the data that Samsung said was exfiltrated, McDonald does not see it as high risk.
The impact of the breach may be far more harmful to Samsung because they waited so long to disclose it publicly. If any of the stolen data is from EU customers, then Samsung may be in violation of Article 33 of the General Data Protection Rule, which states an organization must notify each affected country's supervisory authority within 72 hours "unless the personal data breach is unlikely to result in a risk to the rights and freedoms of natural persons."
"Again, you've got so many regulations right now stipulating that you have an immediate response … there's two or three in the U.S.," McDonald said. "But I don't think there's been a lot of regulatory teeth around that. GDPR is the heavy hitter on the penalty side right now."
To obtain more information about the breach, TechRepublic reached out to Samsung's U.S. media relations team. As of publication, they have not responded.
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Transformers All Hail Megatron Comics - The DECEPTICONS have won, the AUTOBOTS are defeated, and the time for conquest is at hand! Or is it? This all-new series written by Shane McCarthy and featuring art by Guido Guidi picks up one year after the Revelations saga, and finds the DECEPTICONS alone and triumphant on Earth, with not an AUTOBOT in sight. With no one to stand in their way, how will the planet survive? And what of the missing AUTOBOTS? The biggest, most epic TRANSFORMERS storyline ever starts here!


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Congratulations Ed McCarthy!
Ed McCarthy, Stage and Screen, TV Lighting
Our own Ed McCarthy has received his third Emmy nomination! Ed was part of the lighting team for the 71st Annual Tony Awards. The team's work has been nominated for Outstanding Lighting Design/Lighting Direction for a Variety Special. Ed's previous nominations were for lighting of the Tony Awards in 2017 and 2014. Congratulations, Ed!
Tony Awards Tonight
Award Shows, Ed McCarthy, Stage and Screen, TV Lighting
This photo is from this morning's rehearsal of the Tony Awards at Radio City Music Hall. The show airs tonight on CBS and is hosted by Kevin Spacey. Our own Ed McCarthy is the lighting director. It's going to be a fun show. Watch it!


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New Rewilding Rhodopes website takes off
Rewilding enthusiasts and nature lovers in Bulgaria and around the world can now get even closer to the work of the Rewilding Rhodopes team, with the launch of the new Rewilding Rhodopes website.
The new website will showcase the work of the Rewilding Rhodopes team in an area renowned as a European biodiversity hotspot.
Staffan Widstrand
A rewilding showcase
The Rewilding Rhodopes multilingual site will educate and inspire a regional, national and international audience as rewilding efforts in the area are scaled up. The platform will showcase the work of the team, which includes restoring natural food chains through the availability of wild herbivore carcasses for scavenging species, and the reintroduction of red and fallow deer. Together with increasing numbers of bison and wild horses, a mosaic of habitats is emerging, enhancing biodiversity. Visit the website and you will find the latest news, interesting blogs, and stunning photography of the area's most iconic species.
Activating rewilders
The new website will inspire even more people to become involved with rewilding.
Rewilding Rhodopes
The new site aims to motivate more people to become actively involved in rewilding and contribute directly to species conservation. Through access to information on wild nature, reserves, events, species and habitats, it will enable identification of wildlife on the go. It will be regularly updated with new material, including the work of Europe's finest wildlife photographers, documentary makers, conservationists, writers and bloggers; as well as the efforts of team members, volunteers and entrepreneurs.
"We are thrilled to launch this great-looking site and encourage even more people to follow and engage with our rewilding work and efforts," says Rewilding Rhodopes team leader Stoycho Stoychev.
Providing information in English, Bulgarian and Greek, it will act as a hub, presenting rewilding-related updates about one of Europe's last great wilderness areas and biodiversity hotspots – the magnificent Rhodope Mountains of Bulgaria.
A griffon vulture tagged with a satellite transmitter is released in the Rhodope Mountains.
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Following Vultures
The site will also share news, publications, and fascinating stories from the LIFE Vulture project and many more upcoming initiatives, including wildlife protection and restoration causes. One eagerly anticipated feature will be the live vulture tracker, presenting the flight paths of tagged vultures in (almost) real-time.
Visit the new Rewilding Rhodopes website
Check out LIFE Vultures
Go wildlife watching in the Rhodope Mountains with the European Safari Company.
Young Bulgarian explorers gather at the second Kartali Nature Camp
Five more black vultures tagged as LIFE Vultures project progresses
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Rahul Banerjee, Indian sportsman, has represented India in Archery World Cup and is the member of Archery World Cup India Team that won Gold Medal.
Sister name of Rahul Bandopadhyay : Dola Bandopadhyay (Banerjee) who is also an established and famous Archer from Kolkata who have won 2-Golds in Personal rounds in Archery World Cup.
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Ram Launches Most Powerful Pickup Ever; 1,000 lb.-ft. of torque, Cummins Turbo Diesel is stronger, quieter and leaner
1,000 lb.-ft. of torque milestone achieved by Ram and Cummins with all-new 6.7-liter Cummins High Output Turbo Diesel
New Cummins engine includes a host of upgrades, including new block, pistons, cylinder head and valvetrain, for more power, better fuel efficiency and reduced Noise, Vibration and Harshness (NVH)
Weight-savings program removes more than 60 lbs. from Cummins Turbo Diesel
Behind the more powerful 6.7-liter Cummins, Aisin six-speed automatic transmission delivers improved towing capability, NVH and fuel economy via hardware and software upgrades
Standard 6.4-liter HEMI® V8 power with cylinder deactivation and Variable Cam Timing (VCT) delivers class-leading 410 horsepower and 429 lb.-ft. of torque
Frame-mounted active vibration dampers and Active Noise Cancellation minimize NVH, allowing expanded use of cylinder deactivation on 6.4-liter HEMI V8
New, class-exclusive TorqueFlite eight-speed automatic for 6.4-liter HEMI V8 brings shift refinement not seen in heavy-duty trucks
New eight-speed includes convenient rotary e-shifter and more than 40 individual maps to optimize shift quality and shift points regardless of load or conditions
Upgraded 68RFE six-speed automatic available for the 6.7-liter Cummins Turbo Diesel standard output
Two 4x4 transfer cases, one all-new for maximum towing applications on the Ram 3500 with 6.7-liter Cummins Turbo Diesel, engineered to handle higher input loads
New front and rear axles offer upgraded components to handle the highest capacities available in any pickup; 4x4 front axle disconnect system contributes to improved fuel efficiency
Customizable gauges allow customers to monitor critical systems such as turbo boost and engine braking
Unsurpassed powertrain warranty – five years/100,000 miles
Auburn Hills, Mich. January 14, 2019 Setting new benchmarks for performance, capability and refinement, the new 2019 Ram 2500 and 3500 Heavy Duty lineup gives maximum effort all day, every day with a confident and proven powertrain lineup highlighted by an all-new Cummins High Output Turbo Diesel with 1,000 lb.-ft. of torque.
Buyers of the 2019 Ram Heavy Duty pickup have a choice between the proven and robust 6.4-liter HEMI® V8 gasoline engine, now mated to a fuel-efficient TorqueFlite eight-speed automatic transmission, and standard- and high output versions of the new 6.7-liter Cummins Turbo Diesel I6, offering unparalleled flexibility. The standard output Cummins mates to a refined 68RFE six-speed automatic transmission, while the high output Cummins bolts up to an upgraded, heavy-duty Aisin six-speed automatic transmission.
Complementing the power under the hood, the 2019 Ram Heavy Duty is equipped with upgraded transfer cases for 4x4 models, and front and rear axles that deliver improved payload and towing capacity and durability while minimizing performance-robbing friction.
"Heavy-duty pickups have the highest capability demands of any passenger vehicle and by engineering 1,000 lb.-ft. of torque into the Cummins 6.7-liter we ensure our Ram 2500 and 3500 customer's expectations are exceeded," said Bob Lee, Head of Engine, Powertrain and Electrified Propulsion, and Systems Engineering, FCA – North America. "Creating a powerful engine is only a percentage of what it takes to deliver strength, durability and refinement in a vehicle. Our entire Heavy Duty drive line, including an exclusive 8-speed transmission behind our 6.4-liter HEMI V8, new transfer cases, axles and a host of technologies work in harmony to handle the toughest jobs."
Engines: 6.7-liter Cummins High Output Turbo Diesel reaches the 1,000 lb.-ft. level
The Cummins 6.7-liter inline-6 Turbo Diesel in the new 2019 Ram 2500 and 3500 Heavy Duty is offered in two variants – standard output (370 horsepower @ 2,800 rpm/850 lb.-ft. of torque @ 1,700 rpm) and high output (400 horsepower @ 2,800 rpm/1,000 lb.-ft. of torque @ 1,800 rpm).
Changes begin at the core, with a cylinder block made from compacted graphite iron. Using compacted graphite iron instead of grey cast iron produces a cylinder block that is stronger and better able to dampen vibrations, yet weighs less. Overall, the new Cummins Turbo Diesel weighs more than 60 lbs. less than the previous-generation engine, yet delivers more power and torque.
A new cast-iron cylinder head builds on the new block with changes that include new exhaust valves and springs, and new rocker arms driven by a hollow camshaft, contributing to the weight savings. Changes to the Cummins Turbo Diesel also include a new oil pump and water pump with lightweight-aluminum housing.
Lighter and stronger pistons include new low-friction rings and connect to the crankshaft via newly design forged connecting rods and new bearings. The new Turbo Diesel has a bore of 4.21 inches and stroke of 4.88 inches, and a compression ratio of 16.2:1 for the high output and 19.0:1 for the standard output.
An all-new exhaust manifold is the mounting point for an improved variable-geometry turbocharger with laminated heat shields, delivering boost pressure up to 33 psi. The new fuel-delivery system includes a new 29,000 psi (2,000 bar) fuel pump and fuel rail. The Cummins Turbo Diesel uses ultra-low sulfur-diesel fuel and a new Selective Catalytic Reduction emission treatment system.
Engines: 6.4-liter HEMI® V8 a proven performer
The standard engine in the 2019 Ram 2500 and 3500 Heavy Duty is upgraded to the proven and potent 6.4-liter HEMI V8, delivering 410 horsepower @ 5,600 rpm and 429 lb.-ft. of torque @ 4,000 rpm to handle the payload and towing requirements of the heavy-duty truck user.
Mated to the electronically controlled TorqueFlite 8HP75 eight-speed automatic transmission, the 6.4-liter HEMI V8 employs variable cam timing technology to deliver the optimal blend of power and comfort regardless of the load and terrain.
Fuel Saver Technology deactivates four of the engine's cylinders during light acceleration and cruising to optimize fuel economy, yet quickly reverts to full eight-cylinder operation when power is demanded. Fuel use is further optimized with interactive Deceleration Fuel Shut Off, which stops fuel flow to the cylinders when decelerating.
Noise, Vibration and Harshness (NVH) levels in the cabin are minimized via the use of active-tuned mass modules – frame-mounted vibration dampers and Active Noise Cancellation – technologies lauded for significantly contributing to the refinement of the all-new 2019 Ram 1500 pickup. The combination of the technologies enables powertrain engineers to expand the operating range of the Fuel Saver Technology cylinder deactivation.
Transmissions: Robust and refined
The 2019 Ram Heavy Duty arrives with a trio of automatic transmissions that are as refined as they are robust and ready to go to work.
In a first for the Ram Heavy Duty, the 6.4-liter HEMI V8 comes mated to the proven and smooth-shifting TorqueFlite 8HP75 eight-speed automatic. This new, fully electronic transmission includes a compact rotary e-shifter gear selector in the cabin.
Tailored for heavy-duty truck work, the TorqueFlite has been upgraded with additional torque converter brazing, additional pinion gears for two of the gearsets and a heavy-duty park system.
There are more than 40 individual shift maps to optimize shift points for fuel economy, performance and drivability. Shift strategies account for a number of variables, including:
Engine torque changes
Gear downshifts
Longitudinal and lateral acceleration
Hill detection
Vehicle speed control
Electronic stability control interaction
The transmissions use shift-by-wire technology, eliminating a mechanical linkage between the transmission and the gear selector. The 2019 Ram Heavy Duty uses an innovative rotary e-shift dial mounted on the left side of the instrument panel's center stack – freeing up space traditionally occupied by a console- or column-mounted shift lever.
The TorqueFlite 8HP75 transmissions use 6th gear as a direct drive, while gears 7 and 8 have overdrive ratios. The wide gear ratio spread helps maximize fuel economy by reducing engine rpm in city and highway driving. Internally, both transmissions have four gear sets and five shift elements (multi-disc clutches and brakes). Only two shift elements are open at any time. With fewer open shift elements, drag losses due to multiple parts rotating relative to one another are reduced.
Ram Heavy Duty trucks powered by the standard output Cummins 6.7-liter Turbo Diesel are equipped with a significantly upgraded version of the 68RFE six-speed automatic transmission.
Changes designed to improve the electronically controlled transmission's shift quality include new variable-force solenoid controls for the torque-converter clutch. A new reverse accumulator improves shift feel when placing the transmission into park from reverse. Drive-to-park shifts were also improved through refined hydraulic control.
Ram 3500 Heavy Duty models equipped with the 1,000 lb.-ft. high output Cummins 6.7-liter Turbo Diesel employ the Aisin AS69RC electronically controlled six-speed automatic. This transmission is engineered to handle the colossal torque of the Turbo Diesel engine and increased vehicle weight ratings while delivering improved shift quality.
The Aisin AS69RC uses a new transmission controller with double the memory of the previous controller and a dual-core processor. This delivers faster, more precise shifts under all driving and loading conditions.
The transmission's durability and capability are enhanced with a new ring gear and heat treatment, larger thrust bearing and additional heat treatment for select components. A dynamic damper for the torque converter and hard finishing of the No. 1 pinion gear help reduce noise, vibration and harshness.
Transfer Cases
Four-wheel-drive versions of the 2019 Ram 2500 and 3500 Heavy Duty are equipped with a BorgWarner part-time transfer case. Buyers who equip their truck with the 6.4-liter HEMI V8 or either variant of the Cummins 6.7-liter Turbo Diesel can choose between electronic (BW 44-46) or manual shift (BW 44-47) transfer cases.
For the new 2019 Ram Heavy Duty, the transfer case uses a new connector for the new direct-flow CV-joint front driveshaft interface to improve refinement and efficiency.
The transfer case has three operating ranges, 2Hi (2WD), 4Hi (4WD) and 4Lo (low-range reduction 4WD) plus a neutral position. 2Hi is designed for any road surface at any time, while 4Hi and 4Lo are for slick surfaces and off-road use. The driver can switch between 2Hi and 4Hi while the truck is in motion. To engage 4Lo, the transmission must be in neutral.
4Lo provides a gear reduction ratio (crawl ratio) of 2.64:1. This delivers increased low-speed torque capability for pulling power and improved driver control in off-road conditions.
Ram Heavy Duty trucks with the high output version of the Cummins 6.7-liter Turbo Diesel are equipped with an all-new part-time BorgWarner transfer case (BW 44-48). This transfer case is designed to handle the higher input loads for maximum towing capability up to 35,100 lbs. The low-range gear reduction is 2.64:1. The transfer case also uses a new connector for the direct-flow CV joint front-driveshaft interface.
Axles: Where the power meets the road
New front and rear axles on the 2019 Ram 2500 and 3500 Heavy Duty have been engineered to improve durability, handle industry-leading payload and towing capabilities, and minimize NVH, as well as take advantage of opportunities to optimize weight.
The Ram 3500 Heavy Duty with the Max Tow Package uses an all-new, larger 12-inch AAM rear axle with 4.25-inch axle tubes, larger head, tail and differential bearings, and new O-ring style axle shaft hub seals. The limited-slip differential uses a friction plate design, while the serrated axle pinion and driveshaft flanges are upgraded to handle the increased torque.
The 9.25-inch AAM front axle on the Ram 2500 and 3500 Heavy Duty 4x4 include improved pinion seals and revisions to the housing to mitigate noise, vibration and harshness. The connector for the front-axle disconnect has been improved to enhance durability and the disconnect shield is upgraded for better protection from road hazards.
The pinion angle on the 11.5-inch AAM rear axle has been changed, which minimizes NVH. A new plate-type limited-slip differential (optional) and new cast differential carrier reduce unsprung mass by more than 15 lbs.
Ram engineers revised the driveline angles for the 2019 Ram Heavy Duty to minimize articulation for reduced NVH, while also taking into account the range of driveline travel as 4x4 buyers can choose optional rear air suspension.
The 2019 Ram 2500 and 3500 Heavy Duty are backed with an unsurpassed five-year/100,000-mile Powertrain Limited Warranty. The Powertrain Limited Warranty covers the cost of all parts and labor needed to repair a covered powertrain component – engine, transmission and drive system. Coverage also includes free towing to the nearest Ram dealer, if necessary. The warranty also is transferable, allowing customers who sell their truck during the warranty period to pass the coverage onto the new owner.
2019 Ram Heavy Duty: Powertrain


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What Each Audrey on Big Little Lies Says About the Character
There is a very big difference between a Holly Golightly and an Eliza Doolittle.
By Jaya Saxena
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We've known all season that the Big Little Lies finale would take place at an Audrey Hepburn and Elvis Presley themed trivia night/fundraiser/gala/singing contest. (Because Audrey and Elvis totally make sense together.) The stars have been working for weeks on their costumes, which, when you break them down, reveal more about each than just their favorite Hepburn movie.
Celeste Wright as Holly Golightly (Breakfast at Tiffany's)
Holly Golightly (left) and Celeste Wright (right)
Out of all the protagonists on Big Little Lies, Celeste's outer appearance has always projected a kind of effortless luxury—she wears Céline and Max Mara, brands that ooze the kind of elegance that doesn't need announcing. It just is. Of course, the clothes are a slick casing to cover her very perilous state as the abused wife of Perry. Given all that, it's fitting that Celeste would nail the classic slim black evening dress, teased up-do, and tiara that makes up Audrey Hepburn's most iconic look from her most iconic movie, Breakfast at Tiffany's. Holly Golightly looking coy in her black ball gown has adorned many a college dorm room, a symbol of glamour and beauty for young women who never look below the surface. Because remember, Golightly is a "real phony," sharp but confused, unwilling to accept the situation she's in. The richness she exudes is a veneer washing over her messy, dangerous life. Sound familiar? On a show full of phonies, more than anyone Celeste is that girl standing outside Tiffany's after a rough night, telling herself it's all perfect.
Jane Chapman as Holly Golightly (Breakfast at Tiffany's)
Jane Chapman as Holly Golightly
So then it's also fitting that Jane would go as the budget Breakfast at Tiffany's Audrey. (Costume designer Alix Friedberg tells Racked that Jane's clothes are thrifted and her bag is from Target.) Jane is the outsider: She's a single mom and she doesn't live in the same kind of multi-million dollar ocean-side mansions as her son's classmates. Her dress is short, her jewelry is costume, and she is perfectly cute. Like Holly Golightly, Jane is trying to forget the past and build a new life for herself, but has not gotten to the point where anyone is envious of her lifestyle. And like Holly Golightly, her glamorous outfit is not a symbol of her actual life, but the life she wants to have. That Jane and Celeste are in versions of the same costume perhaps hints to the way their lives intersect: they share an abuser, a rapist. For both of them, Perry is the thing lurking beneath the surface.
Madeline Mckenzie as Holly Golightly (Breakfast at Tiffany's)
Holly Golightly (left) and Madeline Mackenzie (right)
At first blush this would seem like a very casual move for Type A Madeline—going for Holly's just-awoken look after a raucous party. But everything about it is impeccably calculated. Instead of any bed head her hair is perfectly ironed and sprayed. She's ballsy enough to not wear pants in public (especially in front of her ex-lover). And her non-obvious Audrey choice allows her to maintain her image of herself as the quirky, fun mom. Of course, everyone sees right through it, like one of the other moms who called her shirt-dress and boudoir slippers a desperate cry for attention. She wants to be the type of woman who doesn't care what anyone thinks of her, so long as she knows everyone notices.
Renata Klein as Eliza Doolittle (My Fair Lady)
Eliza Doolittle (right) and Renata Klein (left)
Renata as a not-yet-de-Cockney'ed Eliza Doolittle-Audrey in My Fair Lady is fucking perfect. Hepburn wears this costume when she attends the Ascot races, her first outing in polite society under the speech therapy and grooming of Henry Higgins. She blows it when she gets too excited about her horse, yelling to the horror of all around her, "Come on Dover! Move your blooming arse!" The parallel here seems to be that Renata, like Eliza Doolittle in this scene, is always trying just a little too hard, and not quite pulling it off.
Bonnie Carlson as Eliza Doolittle (My Fair Lady)
Eliza Doolittle (left) and Bonnie Carlson (right)
We expected Bonnie in something far more casual, as the town's chill, zen, not-buying-into-your-lifestyle mom, but instead she showed up as Eliza Doolittle from My Fair Lady. However, rather than dressing as a poor flower seller, she is Eliza at the end of the film, when she has convinced everyone at the Embassy Ball that she is royalty. For Eliza, it is at once a performance and a confirmation of who she really is—she was always this lovely, but a certain group of people refused to see it until she dressed up and spoke right. Through the entire show, Bonnie has been too sexy, too ethereal, and likely too brown. It takes her literally killing a man to gain acceptance. And though she ends up with a new group of loyal friends, it's probably not worth what it cost.
Tori Bachman as Jo Stockton (Funny Face)
Jo Stockton (left) and Tori Bachman (right)
The conceit behind Funny Face is that Jo Stockton is plain. It was the She's All That of its time. (Wow, Hepburn was in a lot of lowly-to-beautiful transformation films wasn't she?) The film is all about her endearing wackiness and the "project" of making her conventionally beautiful. Though she could be dressed as this iconic photo of Hepburn (taken in 1956, so around the same time Funny Face was filming), Tori is the Jo without the cosmetically redeeming plot. She's plain and quiet compared to the rest of the Otter Bay moms, and she is left to gaze at Madeline, knowing that's who her husband loves.
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Vanderbilt loses first half lead, falls to Kentucky at Rupp Arena
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Simon Gibbs, Senior Writer
LEXINGTON, Kentucky — Still in pursuit of their first SEC victory, the Vanderbilt Commodores traveled to the Bluegrass State on Saturday to take on the Kentucky Wildcats.
Unfortunately, Commodore faithful couldn't expect a win against the 18th
ranked Wildcats; for if Vanderbilt wanted to run away with the monumental upset, they'd have to make some magic work on the road.
The magic seemed to be there from the start, as the Commodores came out swinging, but it didn't extend past the first half. Vanderbilt ended up with another SEC loss, losing 56-47 despite some promising play early on.
Just five minutes through the game, Vanderbilt jumped out to a 12-point lead, powered by quick threes from Matt Ryan, Joe Toye, and Aaron Nesmith.
Vanderbilt Plays Kentucky at Rupp Arena on Saturday, January 12, 2019. (Photo by Hunter Long)
Furthermore, the first ten minutes of game time featured six scorers for the Commodores alone. They kept the Wildcats on their toes defensively, which allowed Vanderbilt to jump out to an early lead.
That same intensity, however, didn't translate as well to the defensive side. As a result, the first half lead quickly decreased to just three. This would be the story of the first half; the two teams were neck and neck, scoring back and forth, to keep this game within three points.
When the first half eventually drew to an end, the score was just 30 to 28 in favor of Vanderbilt. Both teams were playing with a sense of ferocity and animation that saw players diving for loose balls, getting in scrums in the process, and fighting to corral each rebound as if it were March.
The Commodores 30 first half points was driven by seven from both Nesmith and Toye, respectively, and a whopping 15 points that came as a result of three pointers.
Some of the most telling statistics of the first half, however, showed just how close of a game it was: The Commodores were shooting 50% from the field, compared to the Wildcats 48%, and 43% from the free throw line, slightly worse than the wildcats 50%. Similarly, Vanderbilt's seven turnovers matched the Wildcats' seven, while their three blocks and two steals rivaled Kentucky's two blocks and three steals.
"I was really proud. In the first half, we controlled the pace," said head coach Bryce Drew. "We had a lead going in, we knew those first four minutes of the second half were going to be crucial. Unfortunately, they went on a 7-0 run to start and we just couldn't catch up after that."
The start of the second half, as Drew alluded to in the postgame press conference, was not nearly as close.
After a quick turnover by Kentucky, Vanderbilt failed to capitalize. Two missed threes by Nesmith and a missed layup by Lee ensued, allowing Kentucky to gain control of the game.
The second half was hardly underway, but Vanderbilt's failure to convert on open looks gifted Kentucky a seven-point run, along with a five-point lead.
It didn't end there.
The Commodores just couldn't seem to get any momentum going on the offensive side of the floor. Through eight minutes, the Commodores were suffering from a 22% field goal percentage in the half; in fact Saben Lee, Simi Shittu, Nesmith, and Ryan had shot for a combined 0-6. The abysmal shooting in the beginning of the second, in conjunction with two turnovers, and allowing Kentucky to shoot 60% from the field was not a light toll to pay; the Commodores, up by as much as 12 in the first half, were now down by seven.
Perhaps the biggest story of this game centered around Vanderbilt's ability to shoot from beyond the arc. In the first half, they shot 45.5% from three-point range, which contributed 15 of their 30 points.
The second half was a completely different story.
Just as they've dealt with in other SEC matchups, nothing seemed to fall in the second half, yet they kept heaving. Vanderbilt's second half three-point percentage was just 14.3%.
"We got the open looks we wanted and we practice shooting every day," said Nesmith. "As a team, I know we can shoot better. I know I can shoot better. Winning players make winning plays, so as the season goes on, we'll make those shots. I'm not too worried."
Ultimately, Vanderbilt's pitfalls in this game drew close comparisons to recent, yet forgettable, events: in addition to their three-point woes, they shot just 50% from the line.
"That's another concern," Drew said. "You can believe me when I say we've addressed [free throws] in practice and we've substituted a lot of practice time ongoing for the last six weeks, when we lost a game early in the year because of free throws. As a coach, you just continue to practice it, try to practice it in different ways, and again that's another line that's been an Achilles heel for us. It's cost us some games and we've got to shoot better from the line."
Vanderbilt has struggled to play two halves since the start of SEC play. Regardless of how well they may play in the first half, the second half always features a steep decline in intensity. This time, it got the best of them.
The Commodores head back home for a quick break before their next game. They will face off against the University of South Carolina at Memorial on Wednesday night, still seeking their first SEC win.
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The Rurouni Kenshin Trilogy are a Japanese film series that include Rurouni Kenshin (2012), Rurouni Kenshin: Kyoto Inferno (2014), Rurouni Kenshin: The Legend Ends (2014). This live action movie series is based on the popular manga and anime series Rurouni Kenshin written & illustrated by Watsuki Nobuhiro. It is also known as or Samurai X. The films take place during the Meiji restoration period in Japan and if you like Samurai action films you will love this series.
Rurouni Kenshin (2012)
Filming of Rurouni Kenshin (2012) began in August, 2011 and the film was released on August 25, 2012.
In 1868, after the end of the Bakumatsu war, former legendary assassin Kenshin Himura (Takeru Sato) has become a wandering samurai who offers aid and protection to those in need as atonement for his past deeds. During this time Kenshin Himura comes across and aides Kaoru Kamiya (Emi Takei), whose father opened the Kamiya Kasshin-ryu, a kendo school located in Tokyo and Kaoru is an instructor there. Kaoru then invites Kenshin to stay at her dojo. Their relationship develops further, but Kenshin is still haunted by his violent past.
Rurouni Kenshin: Kyoto Inferno (2014)
Director Keishi Ohtomo began filming the second movie in the series on July 1, 2013 and finished December 27, 2013. The film was released on August 1, 2014. The movie was filmed in Ibaraki, Yamagata, Kumamoto, Shiga, Hyogo, Kyoto, Nagano, Tochigi, Chiba, Kanagawa and Tokyo, Japan. More than 5,000 extras were used in the making of Rurouni Kenshin : Kyoto Inferno.
Kenshin Himura (Takeru Satoh) goes up against pure evil Makoto Shishio (Tatsuya Fujiwara) who is attempting to overthrow the Meiji government. The fate of the country hangs in the balance as Kenshin Himura takes up the sword that he vowed to never draw again.
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Filming of Rurouni Kenshin: The Legend Ends (2014) began on July 1, 2013 and finished December 27, 2013. The film was released on September 13, 2014.
Director: Keishi Ohtomo
Writers: Nobuhiro Watsuki (manga), Kiyomi Fujii and Keishi Ohtomo (screenplay)
Producers: Takero Hisamatsu, Tatsuro Hatanaka, Masahiko Ibaraki, Naoto Miyamoto, Hiroyoshi Koiwai, Satoshi Fukushima
Cinematographer: Takuro Ishizaka
Action Director and Stunt Coordinator: Kenji Tanigaki
Stars: Takeru Satô, Emi Takei, Munetaka Aoki, Yu Aoi, Tatsuya Fujiwara
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Agarwal Samaj Vidya Vihar Trust was established by Agarwal Samaj Trust in the year 1998. The Trust was established with an aim to fulfill the educational needs of the Children in Surat. Initially a school was started in the year 2002. This school was affiliated to CBSE-New Delhi in the year 2005. Now it is a well-established school of the City.
The School Education is an incomplete education & therefore the trust has aimed to give a good college to the students who have passed Higher Secondary from English Medium. There are only a few Colleges functioning in English Medium in Surat. To prepare the Children of Surat City to face any competition at National or International Level, English is Essential. Therefore, in the interest of XII Std. passed out Students the Trust has established an English Medium College with Under- Graduate Courses in Commerce & Arts Faculties. The Ultimate purpose of the Trust is to establish a good English Medium College to the Students so that their personality may be Groomed & Transformed into a Global Achiever & to produce sensible Citizen for the Motherland.
Agarwal Vidya Vidhar English Medium College in Surat aspires to be the premier institution of learning in Gujarat with great focus on Arts, Commerce and Management courses. With the only English Medium Arts College in Surat and entire South Gujarat, Agarwal Vidya Vidhar English Medium College in Surat is dedicated to provide quality education at affordable rates to students aiming to make their career in arts and commerce stream. Affiliated to Veer Narmad South Gujarat University, AVV English Medium Arts College provide good career opportunities in various fields.
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Education is the basic need of any Individual, Society and finally the Nation. School education is one segment of student's life, but the real challenges & new ventures start when a student enters in college or university education. These years are very crucial for the students because these years are finally going to decide their career, future and eventually the life they wish to lead. Therefore, College Education is the most important factor deciding many things in the life of an individual. We wish to give a good, different & unique college to the Surat city. We wish to give a platform to Commerce & Arts Students not just to get a degree but to develop physically & mentally to compete for any National Level Examinations, like UPSC, C.A., ICMA, ICFA, ETC. We believe that if proper academic environment is given to the students they may be projected in desired direction. This College offer MA (Economics), BA (Economics), B.Com & B.B.A. Courses to the Students through English Medium: It is our endeavour to shape well groomed personalities that will contribute positively to the society. It is our aim to provide the right academic environment to young minds to take own decisions & face any situation in a positive manner. The College also plans to organise Various Co-Curricular Activities, Seminars, Social Welfare Activities and Cultural Programs in order to inculcate social & moral values in the students. Our Ultimate aim is to equip the students with competencies & skill needed in the changing time & transforming young minds into skilled professional with moral values & spirituality.
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Economics is a prestigious subject of inquiry. Economics is the only social science which is awarded the Nobel prize, as funded by the Bank of Sweden (1968). Economics is fundamentally about choice behavior -- about how individuals, families, firms and governments deploy their scarce resources so as to maximize the economic well-being of their stakeholders.
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Futurismo é uma interpretação da Bíblia, na escatologia cristã, baseada no cumprimento das profecias do Livro do Apocalipse e dos livros proféticos do Antigo Testamento, do discurso das Oliveiras e das "Ovelhas e Bodes" em geralmente, no futuro literal, físico, apocalíptico e global. Outras opiniões colocam o cumprimento dessas profecias como no passado, como literal, físico e local (Preterismo; Historicismo), ou no presente, como não-literal e espiritual (Idealismo).

O Futurismo tem variantes antigas e modernas; a mais comum entre os modernos evangélicos protestantes é o Dispensacionalismo.

A maioria dos cristãos acreditam que Jesus voltará para cumprir o resto da profecia messiânica.

Proponentes
 Gleason Archer
 Donald Barnhouse
 Martin De Haan
 Raymond Duck
 Arno Clemens Gaebelein
 Norman Geisler
 Harry A. Ironside
 Walter Kaiser, Jr.
 Hal Lindsey
 Ernst Lohmeyer
 John Fullerton MacArthur
 J. Vernon McGee
 Henry Madison Morris
 William A. Newell
 J. Dwight Pentecost
 John Bertram Phillips
 Francisco Ribera
 Charles Caldwell Ryrie
 Ray Stedman
 Merrill Tenney
 John Walvoord
 Warren W. Wiersbe

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