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Roundup Documentation
Daily Reports: Eagle Complex Roundup 2020
The Bureau of Land Management's (BLM) Caliente and Cedar City field offices announced on January 9, 2020, that they would begin a roundup wild horses from in and around the Eagle Complex located near Pioche, Nev. on January 13. The Complex consists of the Chokecherry, Eagle, and Mt. Elinor Herd Management Areas (HMAs).
The BLM will roundup 1,700 wild horses and remove up to 1,600. The BLM will treat up to 50 mares with the fertility control vaccine GonaCon-Equine and release the mares with an equal number of stallions.
The BLM estimates the current population for the 743,000 acre Eagle Complex is 2,484 wild horses, including the 2019 foal crop. The arbitrary Appropriate Management Level (AML) is 139-265 wild horses -- that equates to 1 horse per every 2,803 - 5,345 acres.
Helicopters last descended on the Eagle Complex less than two years ago when the BLM removed 303 horses from their federally-designated habitat.
On January 10, AWHC sent a legal letter to the BLM asking for the postponement of the roundup, citing a violation of the public's First Amendment rights. The BLM did not list this roundup operation on its public schedule, only provided 3 days' notice, and is not planning to provide observation until possibly the second day of the roundup, January 14th. These parameters are a major shift in the agency's own practices.
The BLM did no respond to our letter but postponed the roundup until Thursday, January 16, 2020.
The roundup concluded on February 21, 2020 with 1,704 mustangs captured, leaving 23 dead.
February 21, 2020 - 48 wild horses were rounded up and removed and there were 4 deaths:
1-year-old bay stallion was euthanized due to crooked back
25-year-old bay stallion was euthanized due to body condition
20-year-old bay mare was euthanized due to body condition score because she reportedly had "no teeth"
18-year-old bay stallion with a "blind left eye" was euthanized
February 20, 2020 - 99 wild horses were taken from their home on our public lands and one death after a 5-year-old bay stallion; broke his neck during sorting.
February 19, 2020 - 21 mustangs were rounded up and removed and there was one death - a 5-year-old bay mare with severe club foot was euthanized by BLM.
February 18, 2020 - 79 wild horses were captured today and there was one death: a 20-year-old bay mare; due to broken neck during sorting.
February 17, 2020 - According to BLM reports, 72 (30 stallions, 42 mares) were rounded up and removed from public lands. This brings the total to so far to 1,457 wild horses captured, 16 dead.
February 16, 2020 - According to BLM reports, 20 (10 stallions, 10 mares) were rounded up and removed
February 14, 2020 - According to BLM reports, 37 wild horses (18 stallions, 19 mares) were rounded up and removed
February 13, 2020 - According to BLM reports 23 wild horses were rounded up and removed (11 stallions, 12 mares)
February 12, 2020 - According to BLM reports, 2 mares were captured
February 11, 2020 - According to BLM reports, there was no roundup operation today due to high winds
February 10, 2020 - According to BLM reports, 28 wild horses would be captured (8 studs, 20 mares)
February 9, 2020 - 0 Horses Captured, Inclement Weather - 1 Horse Euthanized
The roundup was called off today once our observer got out to the trap site. The weather was getting fairly windy and there were snow flurries. 1 horse was euthanized nonetheless due to a mouth deformity.
Cleared public land, presumably for livestock grazing.
February 8, 2020 - 27 Wild Horses Captured, 1 Dead
AWHC's observer was one of 4 members of the public onsite to view the roundup operation. The trap site was located about two miles away from where the BLM placed the public which made it extremely difficult to view anything and was made worse by a hill in front of the mouth of the trap obscuring the horses coming in. BLM representatives agreed that that the distance was terrible, but "did not see a closer spot" when scouting locations.
The helicopters brought horses in from about 5-miles out. In the first run, the helicopter contractor brought in seven horses on a second attempt. The pilot is new and is not skilled. In the second run of the day, 7 mustangs were captured. In the third run of the day, 4 horses were chased but all went uphill above the trap and evaded captured. The helicopter gave chase several miles northeast, then 1 horse split off and helicopter chased the remaining 3, which ran 2 miles southeast through the trees, crossed the road, kept running another 2 miles southeast towards the mountains, after more circling and the pilot gave up.
27 mustangs were captured in total, and a 1-year-old sorrel stallion, who according to BLM was blind in his left eye, was euthanized.
February 7, 2020 - 6 horses captured, the death toll remains at 13
In frigid cold temperatures, BLM contractor Troy Cattoor and his wranglers conducted one run with the helicopter yesterday morning, capturing 6 wild horses - three stallions and three mares.
On the way to the trap site in the morning, AWHC's representative observed a Great Pyrenees dog lying dead beside the remote, dirt road. The dog was one of three beautiful Pyrennes sheep herding dogs seen in the area on each day guarding the large flocks of sheep grazing on the public lands in the area. Our observer reports, "I'm bringing this up because it is important to note the impact of these roundups on surrounding life (and wildlife) if people are careless or impatient or not paying attention. This dog was chasing my car two days ago trying to herd the vehicle; I had to dodge him carefully and stop a few times to avoid him, it was somewhat amusing at the time. It seems someone else was less aware, or less caring, or less skilled to avoid hitting him. That's a shame."
Our observer was the only member of the public onsite this day. He was placed so far from the trapsite that observation of the horses being driven in by helicopter was impossible.
Temporary Holding
This is where the horses are brought immediately after being captured and often are forced to stay overnight in cold temperatures. Our observer reports: "I observed Monday 2/3 that the horses did not have hay easily accessible. Today I saw a contractor crew member giving fresh green hay to the horses. I arrived as he was spreading the hay around; until he did that, there appeared to be no reachable hay for the horses."
Horses held in frigid conditions must have access to sufficient water and hay. BLM's Comprehensive Animal Welfare Program standards require that all horses or burros held in pens for longer than 12 hours must be fed every morning and evening with water available at all times. Good quality hay must be fed at a minimum rate of 20 pounds per 1000 pound adult animal per day, adjusted accordingly for larger or smaller horses, burros and foals.Hay placement must allow all WH&Bs to eat simultaneously.
There have been 14 horse deaths so far at this roundup. One 5-year old mare colicked and was put down by contractors and 13 additional horses were killed by the contractor due to "pre-existing conditions." Four horses were killed because they had "a missing eye;" others were killed because they were swayback or in poor body condition.
1,209 wild horses have been captured so far. The roundup continues today.
February 6, 2020 - 47 Wild Horses Lose Their Freedom
AWHC's observer was one of 5 members of the public onsite to document the roundup operation.
The observation point was again at the top of the hill (over 1 mile away); the other advocate onsite had been allowed on Saturday to view from a closer area at the road (1/4 mile closer), and they asked if we could also have that vantage point; BLM allowed us to be at the road. There was only one run. A lot of horses were captured in it, a very large band. The 2 helicopters worked in tandem on the same group. One pilot stayed to the South East (trap side) preventing the horses from running out into the open areas (as the horses had done the day prior), and the other pilot pushed in from the North along the mountainside which drove the horses into the trap.
Afterward, they brought us to see the loading transfer from the trap pen into the horse trailers. The close vantage point allowed our rep to see the now captive horses in distress; one tried to jump out of the pen. Others tried to jump out of the trailer.
February 5, 2020 - 81 Wild Horses Captured, 1 Death
AWHC's observer was onsite to view today's roundup operations. The observation point was located about 1 mile from the trap site. This distance, combined with the heat waves made it very difficult for even a telephoto lens to make out the shape of the horses. The distance was unnecessary and inconvenient. BLM is supposed to provide meaningful observation but the areas in which members of the public are placed seem to be getting worse.
Multiple bands were attempted to be captured at one time using two helicopters. In one attempt horses broke free and jumped the jute, three of them getting entangles in it simultaneously, which brought the entire section of the jute down and allowed an entire band to escape. A subsequent attempt of the same group was successful in capturing the mustangs, but a foal was separated. Our representative could overhear the BLM radio that the foal was being attempted for, though we did not observe him being brought in. At that point, the helicopter refueled. It wasn't until 45 minutes later that the BLM announced they successfully retrieved the foal, though we did not witness it firsthand. This is part of the problem with being places so far away from the trap site - we have to take the agency at its word, without any visual confirmation.
An hour later, 2 helicopters simultaneously chased horses. Initially, each chased separate bands, and then in tandem where one pilot would try to redirect a band that missed the jute entrance. Only one band was caught. The horses dispersed into smaller bands frequently and also avoided the trap each pass. After about 20 minutes the helicopters gave up the pursuit and left.
On Sunday, a captured mare in the pens went down and they gave her meds. Today she was down again and they euthanized her citing colic.
February 4, 2020 - Mustangs Evaded Capture Resulting in 0 Horses Removed
AWHC's field representative was onsite to view the daily operations. The observation area was located at a primitive campsite on a cliff/hill approximately 1.5 miles from the trap site, which was placed on an irrigated field of an agriculture operation. It was extremely cold, at about 10 degrees farenheit.
One band of horses was able to evade capture by running past the opening of the jute funnel. After unsuccessful chases, the horses broke into two smaller bands and ran off into the trees; then the roundup was called off due to wind. There were 0 horses captured today.
February 3, 2020 - 0 Horses Removed Today. 1,075 Wild Horses Removed So Far, 13 Dead.
AWHC's representative was onsite to view the roundup operations. It was 15 degrees Fahrenheit plus a wind chill. The helicopters ended up not flying today because of wind, though the contractors relayed that there were 12 horses nearby that they were going to "try" and capture if the wind died down.
We were able to view the short-term holding area and watch horses in the pens being loaded to be transferred to the Palomino Valley Holding Center outside of Reno.
February 2, 2020 - 0 Horses Removed, 1 Death
There was no roundup operation today due to high winds. However, the BLM euthanized a 5-year-old grulla mare because she had a swayback.
February 1, 2020 - 126 Mustangs Removed
According to BLM reports, 126 wild horses were captured and removed from public lands (60 stallions, 66 mares).
January 31, 2020 - 54 Wild Horses Captured
According to BLM reports, 54 (21 studs, 33 mares) were captured in the roundup operation.
January 30, 2020 - 40 Wild Horses Lose Their Freedom
According to BLM reports, 40 wild horses were rounded up and removed (17 stallions, 23 mares).
January 29, 2020 - No Wild Horses Captured
Due to weather conditions, the operation was postponed for the day.
January 28, 2020 - 82 Mustangs Removed from the Range
According to BLM reports, 82 wild horses were rounded up and removed - (43 stallions, 29 mares)
January 27, 2020 - 41 Wild Horses Removed
According to BLM reports, 41 wild horses were rounded up and removed, and a 6-year-old bay stallion swayback and a 6-year-old bay stallion missing a right eye were euthanized by BLM.
January 26, 2020 - 65 Mustangs Rounded Up and Removed
According to BLM reports, 65 wild horses were rounded up and removed from their home on our public lands (30 stallion, 35 mares)
January 25, 2020 - 82 Wild Horses Removed, 2 Deaths
According to BLM reports, 82 mustangs were captured and removed and there were 2 deaths.
The BLM euthanized a 9-year-old grey mare with swayback and another 11-year-old grey mare in poor body condition.
January 24, 2020 - 44 Wild Horses Rounded Up
According to BLM reports, 44 (21 stallions, 23 mares) wild horses were rounded up and removed.
January 23, 2020 - 21 Wild Horse Captured and Removed
According to BLM reports, 21 wild horses were captured and removed from the Eagle Complex in Nevada.
January 22, 2020 - 27 Mustangs Captured, 1 Dead.
According to BLM reports, 27 (13 stallions, 14 mares) wild horses were captured and removed from their home on our public lands and there was one death: A 5-year-old Sorrel mare missing eye was killed.
Yesterday, members of the AWHC team were checking on the mustangs at the Palomino Valley Holding Facility and got to take a look at wild horses recently rounded up from the Eagle Complex. Horses are in beautiful shape despite winter conditions and continued claim that wild horses starving to death.
January 21, 2020 - 53 Mustangs Removed, 2 Dead
According to BLM reports, 53 wild horses were rounded up and removed (19 stallions, 34 mares) and there were 2 deaths.
A 7-year-old Sorrel stallion was killed because he was missing his right eye, and an 8-year-old Bay mare with swayback was also killed.
January 20, 2020 - 89 Wild Mustangs Captured and Removed from Their Home
According to BLM reports, 89 wild horses were captured (38 stallions, 51 mares)
January 19, 2020 - 56 Wild Horses Captured, 1 Dead
According to BLM reports, 56 wild horses were rounded up and removed (35 stallions, 31 mares), and a 2-year-old Bay stallion was killed.
January 18, 2020 - 112 Wild Horses Removed, 2 Dead
According to BLM reports, 112 wild horses were rounded up and removed from our public lands. 49 stallions and 63 mares.
There were two deaths: a 2-year-old sorrel mare and a 2-year-old bay stallion were euthanized due to body condition.
January 17, 2020 - 103 Wild Horses Captured, 2 Dead
According to BLM daily reports, 103 wild horses (42 stallions, 61 mares8) were rounded up and removed in temperatures ranging from 14 to 39 degrees Fahrenheit. The BLM euthanized two mustangs:
3-year-old Bay mare missing her right eye
2-year-old Bay mare with a swayback
January 16, 2020 - 80 Federally-Protected Wild Horses Lose Their Freedom
According to BLM daily reports, 80 wild horses ( 80 (40 stallions 40 Mares) were rounded up and removed in temperatures ranging from 10 to 43 degrees Fahrenheit.
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I grew up in a little village in the heart of Switzerland and now call the beautiful city of Lucerne my home. I am a sports and lifestyle photographer who has worked with many brands and customers both in Switzerland and around the world. One of my first jobs was a project for Monster Energy. Since then I have completed multiple larger projects for renown Swiss and international customers such as Audi, Adidas and Hochstrasser Kaffe.
The personal and direct exchange with the people I work with is something I highly value about my job. I always strive to understand and implement my clients vision and am fueled by my passion to master the technically more challenging side of photography. My goal is to capture a moment so that each image fully reflects the energy expelled by its subject!


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Caspofungin (brand name Cancidas worldwide) is an antifungal drug, the first of a new class termed the echinocandins from Merck & Co., Inc. It shows activity against infections with Aspergillus and Candida, and works by inhibiting β(1,3)-D-Glucan of the fungal cell wall. Caspofungin is administered intravenously.
Caspofungin is an antifungal drug, and belongs to a new class termed the echinocandins. It is used to treat Aspergillus and Candida infection, and works by inhibiting cell wall synthesis. Antifungals in the echinocandin class inhibit the synthesis of glucan in the cell wall, probably via the enzyme 1,3-beta glucan synthase. There is a potential for resistance development to occur, however in vitro resistance development to Caspofungin by Aspergillus species has not been studied.
Caspofungin inhibits the synthesis of beta-(1,3)-D-glucan, an essential component of the cell wall of Aspergillus species and Candida species. beta-(1,3)-D-glucan is not present in mammalian cells. The primary target is beta-(1,3)-glucan synthase.
After single intravenous administration of [3H] caspofungin acetate, excretion of caspofungin and its metabolites in humans was 35% of dose in feces and 41% of dose in urine.
(R)-warfarin The metabolism of (R)-warfarin can be decreased when combined with Caspofungin.
(S)-Warfarin The metabolism of (S)-Warfarin can be decreased when combined with Caspofungin.
3,5-diiodothyropropionic acid The metabolism of 3,5-diiodothyropropionic acid can be decreased when combined with Caspofungin.
4-hydroxycoumarin The metabolism of 4-hydroxycoumarin can be decreased when combined with Caspofungin.
5-androstenedione The metabolism of 5-androstenedione can be decreased when combined with Caspofungin.
6-Deoxyerythronolide B The metabolism of Caspofungin can be decreased when combined with 6-Deoxyerythronolide B.
6-O-benzylguanine The metabolism of 6-O-benzylguanine can be decreased when combined with Caspofungin.
7-ethyl-10-hydroxycamptothecin The metabolism of Caspofungin can be decreased when combined with 7-ethyl-10-hydroxycamptothecin.
9-aminocamptothecin The metabolism of 9-aminocamptothecin can be decreased when combined with Caspofungin.
Abatacept The metabolism of Caspofungin can be increased when combined with Abatacept.
Johannes Ludescher, Ingolf Macher, Ole Storm, Stephan Bertel, "Process and Intermediates for the Synthesis of Caspofungin." U.S. Patent US20080319162, issued December 25, 2008.


Collaboration vs Teamwork: What's the Difference?
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For those who have requested an individual resource professional or any Chief executive officer what elements or goals led to their success they'd develop a number of corporate terms, and something such term will certainly be collaboration. Collaboration happens when several people (usually groups) interact through thinking and idea discussing to achieve a typical goal. For effectively collaboration, you should make use of the best collaboration tools like ezTalks.
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Collaboration versus Working together: What are the differences?
The finish consequence of working together or collaboration is often the same. When there's collaboration inside a group, they're cooperating to achieve a specific goal. Each person in that group shares exactly the same vision. Now, this is what goes on in working together, the people of the group work towards reaching a particular goal. However do you know the distinction between collaboration and working together? This is just what we shall uncover now.
Collaboration - Collaboration is frequently mistaken as working together since it requires lots of people to operate on the project together. Though there's a particular component of working together here, it's very different, and rather of calling it a group, it might rather be advised to think of it as collective. Rather of getting someone performing their very own individual tasks to achieve an objective, in collaboration, there's someone developing a collective mind to be able to achieve an objective or solve an issue. Thus, in collaboration efforts are created to produce a single mind from several individual minds, indiscernible from each other. The very best factor is these people could be people from all over the world, plus they reach collaborate using popular tools like ezTalks.
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Roman Markovich Shvartsman (Shvartsman Rubén Mordkovich)(Raión de Bershad, región de Vinnytsia, 7 de noviembre de 1936), es el presidente de Odessa regional de la asociación de judíos de la ex prisioneros de los guetos y campos de concentración nazi.

El vicepresidente de la Ucraniana de la Asociación de judíos de la ex prisioneros de los guetos y campos de concentración nazi, que preside el Zabarko Boris Mikhailovich.

El vicepresidente del consejo de odessa de la sociedad de la cultura y de la gerente de la vida socio-cultural del centro.

Biografía

Roman Markovich Shvartsman, nació en 1936, en una sencilla familia judía, en la ciudad de Bershad, región de Vinnytsia. La familia tenía nueve hijos, el séptimo era Roman Shvartsman. Mi madre era ama de casa, mi padre trabajaba como guardia de seguridad en la fábrica de alcohol Bershad. Cuando terminó la Segunda Guerra Mundial, todos los documentos de archivo y personales fueron quemados y luego el médico de la policlínica regional realizó un examen externo para restaurar la edad de Roman.

Después de la guerra, en 1945, de nueve años de la novela fue en la primera clase de Bershad de la escuela secundaria. En 1955 se traslada a odesa, donde ingresa en la escuela de formación profesional nº 2, en la especialidad de mecánico-recolector, que se graduó en el año de 1956.

A partir de 1957 a 1963, estudió en odessa instituto de ingenieros de la armada (Marina de la universidad), en la especialidad de ingeniero mecánico. Su vida laboral la novela comenzó en odessa fábrica Polygraphmash, donde trabaja en la actualidad. En el libro de trabajo a una entrada.

En 1959, la novela se casó.

En 1992 la novela se convirtió en miembro de la organización internacional de ex prisioneros de los guetos y campos de concentración, que fue fundada en odesa, en el año 1991. Hasta el día de hoy se mantiene constante, y la miembro de la organización.

En 1993, en el segundo congreso, los miembros de la organización internacional decidieron establecer asociaciones regionales de ex prisioneros del ghetto y campos de concentración, y trasladar la sede del sindicato internacional a Moscú. En 1991, se estableció la Asociación Regional de Odessa de ex presidiarios del ghetto, donde Roman era el vicepresidente, que en ese momento era Leonid Souchon.

En 2002, en la conferencia regional de Odessa sobre los resultados del trabajo de la asociación, Roman fue elegido, el presidente de la asociación, cuyo líder es y hasta el día de hoy. Él promueve eventos ceremoniales anuales en la Plaza Prokhorovsky, dedicado al Día Internacional de Recordación del Holocausto, que el mundo entero celebra el 27 de enero; el día internacional de la liberación de los prisioneros de los campos de concentración se celebra anualmente el 12 de abril, así como la celebración de eventos sobre el Holocausto en el centro cultural judío "Beit Grand", actividades educativas en escuelas, universidades y televisión. Es un invitado honorario de conferencias internacionales dedicadas al Holocausto.

Participa activamente en el desarrollo y la mejora del trabajo del Museo del Holocausto, creado por la Asociación de Prisioneros e inaugurado en 2009.

Recuerdos del Holocausto

En 1941, toda Ucrania estuvo ocupada por tropas alemanas y rumanas. En los primeros días de la guerra, el padre y el hermano mayor de Roman Shvartsman, fueron al frente. A principios de julio, una madre, con ocho hijos pequeños, intentó evacuar. Después de dos semanas de intentos de evacuación, fueron forzados a regresar a sus hogares debido a la activa ofensiva de las tropas fascistas.

A fines de julio y principios de agosto, los alemanes ingresaron a la ciudad de Bershed. Y a principios de septiembre, por decreto del comandante de la administración alemana en la ciudad, se organizaron dos guetos, uno de los cuales era la familia Romana.

Los judíos de Besarabia y las áreas cercanas a la mentira de la región de Vinnytsia fueron deportados al gueto de Bershad.

El número total de judíos fue de 25,000. Para el período de junio de 1941 a marzo de 1944. Los fascistas alemanes y rumanos destruyeron 13871 judíos.

Durante la ocupación, en 1942, mientras trabajaba en la reparación del puente sobre el río Dohno, de las manos de los guardias rumanos, uno de los hermanos mayores de Roman recibió disparos. Un poco más tarde, esta historia formó la base de una de las películas del director israelí Boris Mavtser.

Las condiciones de vida insoportables en el ghetto dejaron su impronta en la vida.

El 29 de marzo de 1944, la ciudad de Bershad fue liberada por el Ejército Rojo.

En 1945, después de la liberación de Europa de la plaga fascista, el padre de Roman de Berlín se movilizó para la guerra contra Japón. El hermano mayor de Roman, que fue al frente, no regresó con vida. Y solo en 1953, la familia recibió un funeral que heroicamente falleció en el frente norte, defendiendo a Leningrado. Su nombre está incluido en el "Libro negro", cuyos autores fueron Vasily Grossman, Ilya Ehrenburg.

Premios

Orden «De Mérito» 1 grados

Orden «De Mérito» 2 grados

Orden «De Mérito» 3 grados

Orden de diferencia laboral

Orden del "Ingeniero Mecánico Honorario"

Signo distintivo antes, Odessa

Las medallas conmemorativas Públicos y mérito Internacional

Honorable insignia de honor Alcalde de la ciudad de Odessa "Gloria Laboral"

Actividades sociales

Asociación regional de Odessa de ex prisioneros de guetos y campos de concentración

En Odessa, se estableció el primer congreso constituyente, en el que se estableció la Unión Internacional de judíos - ex prisioneros del ghetto y campos de concentración nazis. Y solo después de unos años se abrieron esas asociaciones en Kiev y Moscú.
En 1991, se estableció la Asociación Regional de Odessa de ex prisioneros y campos de concentración del ghetto.

El objetivo principal de la asociación es unir a los judíos: ex prisioneros del ghetto y campos de concentración nazis durante la Segunda Guerra Mundial, protección de sus derechos, libertades e intereses, coordinación de actividades de asociaciones, ubicado en el territorio de Odessa y la región de Odessa.  Las tareas de la asociación son la resistencia al fascismo, extremismo y otras manifestaciones de discriminación racial, la identificación de lugares de exterminio masivo de judíos en el período la Segunda Guerra Mundial, perpetuando la memoria de las víctimas del genocidio, perpetuación y búsqueda de personas que salvaron judíos, con el objetivo de otorgarles el título de Justos entre las Naciones.

Monumentos a las víctimas del Holocausto

La actividad del presidente de la organización regional de Odessa de ex prisioneros del ghetto y campos de concentración Roman Markovich Shvartsman, cuyos esfuerzos permitieron establecerse en Odessa, las regiones de Odessa y Mykolaiv contienen más de 30 monumentos y signos conmemorativos dedicados a la memoria de los judíos, que fueron asesinados en el Holocausto.

En memoria de las víctimas del Holocausto en Lustdorf Road, 27 se construyó un Complejo Memorial, donde cada año el 23 de octubre tiene lugar un mitin de luto.

En este sitio, se encontraron tres sitios adicionales con restos, y probablemente hay otros dos. Los invasores rumanos y alemanes quemaron a 25,000 niños judíos, mujeres y ancianos.

En la plaza Prokhorovsky, en el sitio del monumento a las víctimas del Holocausto (el camino de la muerte), creado por un prisionero del gueto de Bogdanovsky por Yakov Maniovich, bajo el liderazgo de Roman Shvartsman, se toman medidas regularmente para cuidar los monumentos y callejones de las personas justas del mundo.

En 2016 en la ciudad de Balta en la plaza central un monumento a las víctimas del Holocausto, un complejo conmemorativo para las víctimas del Holocausto y los Justos entre los Pueblos del Mundo, incluida la Reina de Rumania, Elena.

Y también los monumentos están abiertos en el pueblo de Domanevka, pueblo Bogdanovka, en Belgorod-Dnestrovsky, Sovran, Tarutino y muchos otros asentamientos del territorio de Transistriya.

En el territorio de Transnistria, unos 240 mil judíos fueron asesinados por los nazis.  En 2015 en el pueblo Hvozdavka2 fue encontrado una fosa común con restos de unos 3.500 judíos.

Donde, en consecuencia, también se instaló un letrero conmemorativo.

Creación del Museo del Holocausto

Apertura oficial del Museo del Holocausto en Odessa (Museo de "Holocausto - Víctimas del fascismo" en Odesa) se llevó a cabo el 22 de junio de 2009.

Roman Shvartsman, presidente de la asociación de ex prisioneros de los campos de concentración y guetos, dijo:

Actualmente, el museo tiene más de 4 mil exhibiciones. Durante unos años, desde la inauguración, el museo fue visitado por cerca de 20 mil personas de diversos países: embajadores, diplomáticos, líderes regionales y de la ciudad, estudiantes y escolares, y personas que recuerdan o quieren aprender sobre la terrible tragedia llamada Holocausto.

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Gente de nuestra ciudad Roman Shvartsman
"Noche a las 7". Roman Shvartsman
Roman Shvartsman es un invitado del programa "Tema del día"
Enorme tumba del Holocausto desenterrada
Fosa común de víctimas del Holocausto encontrada en Ucrania

Judíos de Ucrania
Supervivientes del Holocausto
Personas de Odesa

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Former USC standout Damian Williams is searching for a new team now that the Titans don't plan to re-sign him. (Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)
The Miami Dolphins continue shopping for receiver depth, signing former Tennessee Titans standout Damian Williams to a one-year deal reportedly worth $800,000 on Thursday.
Williams, a former USC standout the Titans selected in the third round of the 2010 draft, has started 17 of the 54 NFL games he's played the past four seasons. His best season was in 2011 when the 25-year-old caught 45 passes for 592 yards and scored five touchdowns.
Williams caught 15 passes for 178 yards last season. He also handled a few kickoff and punt returns for the Titans, and the Dolphins are searching for a receiver who can challenge tailback Marcus Thigpen for the team's return specialist role.
Williams returned five kickoffs for 123 yards, and handled four punts for 12 yards. However, he fumbled two of those four punts, losing one. At USC Williams averaged 14.7 yards on his 24 punt returns, and scored two touchdowns his junior season.
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Last week the Dolphins hosted Nate Burleson on a visit, but the former Lions receiver signed with the Cleveland Browns.
The Dolphins have depth at receiver before striking a deal with Williams, but three of the team's top five receivers - Brian Hartline, Brandon Gibson and Armon Binns - suffered season-ending knee injuries. The team is apparently concerned about Gibson and Binns' availability for the start of training camp. Binns tore his ACL during training camp in late July, and Gibson tore his in late October.
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Ves wanted to leave his mark in the Age of Mechs. The Living Mech Corporation encapsulated both his selling points and his aspirations. The name might sound a little bland, but its open-ended meaning left a lot of room for interpretation.
More importantly, the name also matched his nascent design philosophy. No matter how many mech designers had already touched upon the secret of the X-Factor, Ves definitely wished to forge his own path.
After finishing his discussion with Marcella, he left left her office and returned to the foyer. Lucky played with a potted plant. Raella and Melkor stood at the side, admiring the promotional footage projected at the sides. They all showed several designs in action. Ves even saw archival footage of the Mark I in action.
"Is that your mech?" Raella curiously asked.
He nodded with pride. "It's my very first sale, in fact. I designed the variant and fabricated it completely on my own. No one else lent a hand to me during the entire process. Recently, I even updated its design. The Mark II is a comprehensive improvement over its predecessor."
His cousins looked suitably impressed. It turned out they hadn't heard about Ves and his accomplishments before. Raella dedicated her entire life to the mech games while Melkor presumably served in some kind of military unit.
Only now, they realized what kind of a bigshot Ves had become. The ability to design and build your own mech impressed the two mech pilots. To them, the entire process sounded like sorcery.
Ves felt as if he was a wizard showing off a fireball in front of a crowd of knights. Though the latter could easily snap the former's body in two, the impressive display held them back. The wizard's magic had exceeded their limited comprehension.
For the first time since they joined his company, the two regarded him with respect. Raella always wore her emotions on her sleeve, so her mood shifted the most.
As for Melkor, he must have already been acquainted with Ves from reading a report. The visor blocking half his face also hindered anyone from determining his attitude. With the help of his enhanced perception and intelligence, Ves nonetheless picked up some hopeful signs.
"Let's return to the spaceport now. We have a flight to catch."
"Aww, do we have to?" Raella suddenly begged. "This place is a lot livelier than I thought! I want to visit all the mech boutiques and see the local mech athletes in action!"
Though Ves originally planned to depart in a few hours, Raella convinced him to take them for a day out. Perhaps it hadn't been fair for the family to force them to accompany Ves. For privileged city folk like them, a rural planet like Cloudy Curtain must be a boring place to them. Raella especially wouldn't be able to handle the transition.
"Let's head downtown then. The classiest mech boutiques and chain stores can all be found there."
Ves hailed an aircar and the three of them boarded the vehicle. After inputting the address, the vehicle ascended into the air and joined the orderly traffic.
Ves sat in the front holding Lucky while Raella and Melkor sat in the back discussing the merits of Bentheim's local teams.
Raella favored the Velvet Fists, which was Dorum's flagship team. They often clashed head-on against the Silver Chancellors and acquitted themselves well. The Velvet Fists distinguished themselves by their flamboyant female leader.
As for Melkor, he respected an up-and-coming team called the Grease Monkeys. Based in the heavily industrialized city of Haston, the community-funded team enjoyed a lot of local support. Somehow, they signed on a couple of talented locals and have been making their mark over the years.
"I don't care much about the local teams." Ves replied when Raella asked him who he supported. "Bentheim isn't my home. I spent a lot more time on Rittersberg actually. My real home is Cloudy Curtain. It's just too bad the planet isn't rich enough to fund a team."
They simply didn't have the means. The farming consortiums owned the majority of the planet's wealth. Considering their roots, the last thing they wanted to do was to foster more mechs.
Just as Raella started to explain the merits of her favorite teams, Melkor held up a hand.
"Aren't we supposed to head downtown? Why is our aircar moving away from it?"
His sudden interruption startled Ves. He never paid attention to their environment. When he pressed his face against the window, he found to his dismay that their aircar had inexplicably turned around. Instead of shops and flashing lights, he only encountered drab-looking workshops, factories and warehouses.
"This isn't good! Our car is flying above the industrial district! We're never supposed to come close to this area in the first place!"
Raella instantly pulled out a laser pistol that she previously hid in her coat. "What the hell? Why is someone after you, Ves? Are we being kidnapped or something?!"
"It might be possible. I never thought anyone would be crazy enough to start something on Bentheim." Ves replied while holding his chin.
Who could it be? Bentheim Liberation Movement? The Five Scrolls Compact? The Gauge Dynasty? The Ricklin Family? Ves provoked too many enemies lately. He couldn't determine who was aiming for him at the moment. He needed more information, but first he had to solve their current crisis.
While everyone still tried to press down their panic, Melkor reached forward and pressed a conspicuous red button. "I don't know much about aircars, but they should all be equipped with a hard override."
The car hadn't changed its course at all. The saboteurs disabled the button.
"What do we do?!" The only female occupant panicked. She held up her comm and tried to contact an emergency service. "My comm is blocked! I can't get a signal!"
"My comm device is blocked as well."
"Hold on! I can fix this, I think!"
Since his last adventures, Ves had gotten into the habit of carrying a miniature toolbox. You never knew when something might need fixing. He retrieved a multitool and quickly separated the console in front of his seat. They encountered a confusing maze of wires and electronics.
"Do you know how to hack this aircar?" Raella dubiously asked.
"I can make sense of some of the components, but I don't specialize in flying vehicles." Ves shook his head. Though he could mess with the autopilot or the altimeter, he could also cause the car to crash. "Lucky, can you take a peek and see if there's anything suspicious inside?"
The cat meowed at at his request and promptly stuck his head inside. His cousins looked a little skeptical at his pet. "Isn't that a mechanical pet? I thought they are supposed to be equipped with low-grade AIs."
"Lucky isn't one of those bottom-bin, mass-produced mechanical pets. He's a lot smarter than any other artificial pet and he also has a few surprises in store."
The gem cat already saved his life more than once. Ves hadn't even mapped his feline companion's full capabilities. After half a minute of sniffing, Lucky suddenly hissed and pawed at an inconspicuous palm-sized backup battery.
"What is this?"
The cat continued to hiss at it as if it killed his ancestors. Ves decided to trust his companion and used a tiny multiscanner to inspect the suspicious object. It didn't take much time before his scanner blared in alarm.
"It's an improvised explosive!"
His announcement landed like a bomb. Raella practically started to foam at the mouth.
As for Melkor, his entire posture radiated fury. He pressed a button on his visor, causing its fluorescent surface to turn from blue to red. He looked around and his expression soured. He retrieved a hidden knife and started to stab the aircar's upholstery.
"What are you up to?"
"There are spy sensors embedded into our seats."
That instantly shut her up. Raella quietly watched him squash the bugs one by one. Meanwhile, Ves continued to scan the improvised explosive in order to determine how much of a threat it posed.
"Haven't you done enough scanning?" Raella asked, her face marred with stress. "Why aren't you pulling it out yet?!"
"It's triggered to blow if I mess with it!"
Besides tampering, the bomb was also set to blow if it received an outside signal. In fact, Ves already activated his Privacy Shield. The invisible spherical field encompassed the bomb, preventing any outsiders from detonating it once they realized their targets became aware of the threat.
It also blocked their kidnappers from sending out their commands to the aircar itself. Ves didn't want to see their vehicle suddenly nosediving to the ground.
Fortunately, the bomb didn't appear to be set to explode once it missed an occasional preprogrammed signal. Bentheim's hyper-vigilant security forces would quickly track a suspicious signal to its source. Ves concluded that his assailants this time must not be too sophisticated.
"It's likely the work of the Bentheim Liberation Movement."
"The separatists? The ones who are always bombing factories and refineries?"
"I'm pretty sure it's them. One of their cadre has a contentious relationship with me. This must be some form of revenge."
"Well, you better fix this quickly before we end up in his grasp!"
Raella had a point. Whoever sabotaged their aircar could have blown them up as soon as they boarded it. Instead, the vehicle quietly redirected their destination to the outskirts of Dorum. Wherever they might end up, it wouldn't be good for any of them. Ves quickly had to ground the car, but before he could do so he first had to solve the bomb.
"I'm already blocking any signals from communicating with the bomb." He explained while heating up a micro plasma cutter. The tiny gadget could barely cut a thin sheet of metal, and only worked for thirty seconds at its maximum intensity. He simply had to make to. "I've largely figured out its mechanisms. I think I can disarm the bomb by disconnecting this controller and this backup trigger here."
His explanation flew over their heads. "How sure are you that you won't blow us up?"
"I have no idea, really. It depends on how devious the bomb maker is. From what I can gather, he's not a professional. The bomb's construction actually gives me the feeling he's a washed out mech designer."
Such a figure must have studied mech design in the hopes of designing his own mechs, just like Ves. When he finally graduated, he must have found out that a novice mech designer was worth nothing and that the mech industry had no room for him. Such a bitter and frustrated mech designer must be easy pickings for the BLM.
While everyone held their breath, Ves quickly cut through the plating and separated the two essential components. His hand moved with precision as he deftly removed his targets within the thirty second time limit. His micro cutter sputtered out once it expended its charge.
No one moved for a few seconds. Once they realized the bomb hadn't gotten off, everyone sighed. "Let's throw it out!"
Ves nodded in agreement. He used several tools to cut its external cables and separate it from its mounting. After pulling it out, he looked at the aircar's window.
"Lucky, can you open up a hole?"
The cat sprung his energy claws and ruthlessly attacked a window. The claws neatly parted an oval-shaped hole in the car. The vehicle's continued high-speed flight caused the interior to be engulfed in wind and noise. Ves finally threw out the package, which quickly dropped onto the roof of a warehouse.
"With the state of Bentheim's alertness, I bet the drop has already triggered an alert." Melkor reasoned. "As soon as they take a closer look, they'll know it's a bomb."
Help might be on the way, but the security services still needed some time to catch up with the car. By the time they finally tracked it down, the Larkinsons might already be dead, or worse.
"Enough talk! Ves, please put us on the ground!"
Ves had already started doing so once he threw away the bomb. Lucky hadn't detected any other threats, so Ves went to work with forcing the car to descend. After a minute of rummaging, he found the emergency override.
While the rebels might have tampered with its programming, any standard aircar had to include a functional mechanical override. Such a device should continue to function even if the car had been subjected to jamming, hacking or an electrical overload.
Even the saboteur couldn't do anything about the simple mechanism. The omnipresent sensors around Bentheim constantly scanned each car to see if it still worked.
Without further ado, Ves pulled a lever. The aircar blared an alarm and blinkered its lights before diving down to the streets.
"Get ready for trouble!" Melkor shouted over the howling wind. Both mech pilots readied their pistols and nodded at each other. "As soon as we touch down, we'll try to flee to the nearest shelter and try to hold up until the security forces arrive!"
No one knew if anyone awaited them on the ground, but the Larkinsons never backed down from a fight!
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Christopher Mitchum
Christopher Mitchum Biography
Timeline of Christopher Mitchum
1943 Born in Los Angeles, California
1985 Debuted from Thunder Road
1964 Married Cindy Mitchum
1996 Divorced Cindy Mitchum
2000 Love relation with Doreen Corkin
2019 Net worth of $10 million
Facts of Christopher Mitchum
1943 , October-16
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Christopher Mitchum is an American actor, screenwriter, and businessman. He was claimed as one of the top five stars of the future by Box Office magazines and was also awarded a Gold Medal. He was also a member of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.
Christopher Mitchum's Early Life & Education
Christopher was born on 16th October 1943, in Los Angeles, California. He is the second born child of actor Robert Mitchum and Dorothy Mitchum. His elder brother James Mitchum is also an actor, and his younger sister Trina Mitchum is an actress.
He belongs to white ethnicity and his birth sign is Libra.
Talking about Christopher Mitchum education, he received his education from the University of Pennsylvania and Trinity College in Dublin, Ireland. He graduated with a BA in literature from the University of Arizona.
Christopher Mitchum's Career
Christopher started his career as an actor from the movie Thunder Road in 1958 but was uncredited. His name was shown and given credit from the movie Chisum with the legendary actor John Wayne in 1970.
He got his main role in the 1970 movie Big Foot. His movie Big Jake, in 1971, got huge success at the box office. He worked in various films including national and international movies.
He also appeared with Sylvester Stallone in Rocky IV in 1985 and multi-starrer Tombstone where he shared screen with the actor like Kurt Russell, Val Kilmer, and Sam Elliott.
He worked in the Hollywood film industry for more than 50 years.
As politician
Christopher Mitchum's political career began in 1998 with the Republican nominee in the general election for the California State Assembly in the 35 districts. He served Republican Central Committee from 1998 to 2000.
In 2012, he ran for the U.S. House of Representatives as a Republican candidate. On June 5th, 2012, he came third for the House of Representatives. Mitchum ran again for the U.S congressional set held by Representative Capps and won alongside four other Republicans.
Christopher Mitchum's Relationship History
The American actor married the actress Cindy Mitchum on 13th November 1964, in Alameda Country, California.
CAPTION: Christopher Mitchum with his Ex-Wife SOURCE: Getty image
The couple has been blessed with 4 children, two sons Bently Mitchum & Kian Mitchum and 2 daughters, Carrie Mitchum and Jennifer Mitchum.
Christopher and his wife live together for five-decade and got divorced in 1996.
The American actor met his wife Doreen Corkin in 2000. The couple is seen together in various events and other functions.
CAPTION: Christopher Mitchum with his wife Doreen Corkin SOURCE: Boston Event
The detail about their marriage date is not revealed.
Christopher Mitchum's Net Worth
Christopher Mitchum's net worth is estimated to be around $10 million. He accumulated his net worth from his career as an actor by working for more than five decades.
While starting his career, he was paid $1000 for the movie Bigfoot. Likewise, for the movie Suppose They Gave a War and Nobody Came?, he was paid $650 per week in 1970. His movie Promises to keep earned him $125,000 as salary as an actor.
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Christopher Mitchum facts on timeline
Born in Los Angeles, California
October 16 , 1943
The American actor Christopher Mitchum's was born on 16th October 1943 to an actor Robert Mitchum and Dorothy Mitchum.
Debuted from Thunder Road
Christopher Mitchum started his career in 1985 from the movie Thunder Road at the age of 15. But, his role was uncredited.
Married Cindy Mitchum
Christopher married to actress Cindy Mitchum on 13th November 1964. They had 4 children, 2 sons, and 2 daughters.
Divorced Cindy Mitchum
Christopher and his wife had a very long and prosperous marriage relationship but unfortunately comes to end in 1996.
Love relation with Doreen Corkin
He met his future bride Doreen Corkin in 2000 and later married her. The loving couple has been seen together on various occasions and events.
Net worth of $10 million
As of 2019, the actor Christopher has an estimated net worth of $10 million.


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Hit the Beach and the Books: Summer Reading List 2017
Posted on June 20, 2017 by Dakster Sullivan • 0 Comments
Image: Pixabay Creative Commons
It's that time of the year again. Time to stock our bags full of books to read while we travel our way through the summer. Here are our picks ranging from all ages, young adult, middle school, to adult.
All Ages Picks Images From Publishers
Ottoline and the Yellow Cat by Chris Riddell (Fantasy)
Ottoline is a young girl who loves to solve mysteries. She lives alone, since her parents travel a lot, and has a companion: Mr. Munroe, a small and hairy creature her parents found in a bog in Norway. Fully illustrated, this fun journey will display a ton of details about the mysterious yellow cat and a series of robberies that are taking place in Ottoline's city.
"Chris Riddell loves to draw and does so every single day. The man is a genius who seems enthralled by the possibilities drawing has to offer: Ottoline's parents are collectors, and Riddell displays all kind of collections, in such a fun and interactive way that kids will be inspired to draw and tell their own stories as well. His female characters are both strong and totally engaging. He is the Children's Laureate 2015-2017, and has an online drawing journal." – Recommended by GeekMom Mariana Ruiz
The Bad Guys by Aaron Blabey (Humor)
Mr. Wolf, Mr. Snake, Mr. Piranha, and Mr. Shark, with their lengthy rap sheets and tailored black suits, certainly fit the bill for the quintessential "bad guys," but they are planning on reforming their reputations by breaking some 200 dogs out of a Maximum Security City Dog Pound. This puppy rescue doesn't go completely as planned, making it difficult for them to flip over to the "good guy" side. Heck, it isn't too easy for Mr. Snake to quell his appetite for Mr. Piranha.
"If you want a new reader to get into the summer reading habit, this is one funny, action-filled story they will not only read quickly, but re-read again. And again. My own daughter kept reciting lines from this all ages appropriate "Reservoir Dogs"-style group of misfit animals to anyone within earshot, and laughed the whole time. Plus, there are two sequels (and another coming soon) they will likely want to devour, as well." – Recommended by GeekMom Lisa Kay Tate
Out of Wonder: Poems Celebrating Poets by Kwame Alexander, Chris Colderley, Marjory Wentworth, and Edua Holmes (Poetry)
Magnificently talented poets write their own original poems in the style that celebrate the styles of twenty poets admired across the land and time. Once you add in the amazing original illustrations by Ekua Holmes, a great book becomes a magnificent book.
"It is simply delicious to let your mind read these words while your eyes move across the beautiful pages. Each poem is an experience, not just a set of pages." – Recommended by GeekMom Samantha Fisher
YOUNG ADULT (AGES 12-18)
Young Adult Picks Images From Publishers
Mind Magic: Extraordinary Paranormal Tricks to Mystify and Entertain by Marc Lemezma (Education)
If you wanted to learn the art of magic but weren't sure where to start, this book gives you a nice overview of some classic tricks that are easy to learn. It breaks it down into categories so you can work on the area that interests you.
"My husband is a magician by trade and knowing some of these tricks already, he said they were well taught and easy to understand." – Recommended by GeekMom Dakster Sullivan
Evil Speaks by Sandra Woffington (Fantasy)
A band of misfits, each with a uniqueness of their own, go on a journey to go from ordinary teenagers to warriors.
"It's not often you find a title that includes kids with obvious disabilities." – Recommended by GeekMom Dakster Sullivan
Protogenesis by Alysia Helming (Fantasy, Mythology)
Greek mythology meets teenager girl, a love triangle, and a quest.
"This is another one on my "to read" pile. The idea of a young girl's life being mixed with Greek mythology has me interested to see where this goes." – Recommended by GeekMom Dakster Sullivan
The Pearl Thief by Elizabeth Wein (History)
Before she became a WWII spy (THAT'S in Code Name Verity), Julie was a relatively ordinary Scottish teenager (okay, she's the granddaughter of an Earl, but besides that), just a little more tenacious than most. Which is how, after waking up in the hospital after being knocked unconscious, she jumps right into solving the mystery, befriending shunned Travellers, and helping her family save the estate that's in financial ruin.
"It just came out—I haven't read this yet! It's the one I'm most looking forward to reading myself, though, BECAUSE IT'S JULIE. If you haven't read Code Name Verity yet, get on that: it's a tough, twisty, heart-wrenching WWII spy novel in which Julie, um, is awesome. I really can't say more than that for fear of spoiling the experience of watching it unfold yourself. If you think you'll have any interest in harrowing historical spy stories with lots of Girl Power, just read it. Code Name Verity, that is. Then join me in reading this new prequel that will plant the seeds of what makes Julie who she is, able to accomplish what she will later accomplish." – Recommended by GeekMom Amy Weir
Geekerella by Ashley Poston (Fiction)
The tale of Cinderella gets a modern science fiction geek twist. Throw in some cosplay, a ball, and a chance to meet her "prince charming" actor Darien Freeman and you have a fun evening. Darien has his own issues as well which makes this for a more rounded and character driven story.
"I love retellings of fairytales, especially Cinderella (my other favorite is Goose Girl). It's an interesting modern and trendy take on the classic." – Recommended by GeekMom Dakster Sullivan
Spellslinger by Sebastien de Castell (Fantasy)
Magic is a con game. This coming of age fantasy adventure story is more like a western than The Lord of the Rings. Kellen is a teenager used to using his cunning to get out of scrapes, but when he meets the mysterious Ferius Parfax, his life moves in directions he never expected.
"This Young Adult novel reads like a blend of Rowling and Pratchett. Its short, sharp chapters keep you reading all the way through. The novel has a great central concept and Sebastien De Castell writes with flair and panache." – Recommended by GeekDad Robin Brooks
Momotaro: Xander and the Dream Thief by Margaret Dilloway (Fantasy)
This is a sequel novel to Xander and the Lost Island of Monsters. The hero is a biracial hero who must overcome his mistakes and save his family's dreams from being lost forever.
"I haven't read this title yet, but the cover along draws me in. And yes, I know you shouldn't judge a book by its cover, but this one is just too darn good." – Recommended by GeekMom Dakster Sullivan
MIDDLE SCHOOL (11-14)
Middle School Picks Images From Publishers
See You In the Cosmos by Jack Cheng (Fiction)
Follow 11-year-old Alex Petroski as he tells his story to his golden iPod with the hope to launch it into space the way his hero, Carl Sagan, did with his golden record.
"This is another book that had me at the cover. I've listened to the audio book on Random House's Volumes app and it was a relaxing but fun distraction from my work day." – Recommended by GeekMom Dakster Sullivan
The Unbeatable Squirrel Girl: Squirrel Meets World by Shannon Hale (Comic Trade)
Who runs the world? Squirrels. This novelization of the Marvel Squirrel Girl series sees Doreen Green move to the suburbs of New Jersey. Unsure of her place in the world, Doreen finds solace stopping a group of neighborhood troublemakers. But when a true Supervillain steps out of the shadows, can Doreen balance being a teenager and a real-life superhero?
"I'll be honest, I don't know much about this book. I left my review copy on the side only for my son (11) to pinch it. He returned several hours later to inform me it was "brilliant!" "Why?" I asked. "Because it's about somebody who isn't a superhero being a hero." came the reply. He highly recommends it." – GeekDad Robin Brooks
Nathan Hale's Hazardous Tales by Nathan Hale (Historical Fiction)
A series of historical fiction graphic novels with a humorous twist. A bit educational, a bit irreverent. Perfect for that kid with the slightly off-kilter sense of humor.
"These books are both historically based and funny. They are age-appropriate in the history, but they do broach slightly mature themes in a PG-rated way. After all, one is about the cannibalism of the Donner Party. However, they are not violent. The jokes are right in the 8- to 12-year-old interest zone. My kid has read them more times than I can count." – Recommended by GeekMom Karen Walsh
I Am Malala by Malala Yousafsai (Non-Fiction)
Malala discusses her childhood in Pakistan when the Taliban took over when she was shot, and how she stood up.
"Malala is someone all kids should know about, her story one that needs to be told. Her writing is easy to follow, engaging. She's ambitious and unapologetically so. Audio version (narrated by Neela Vaswani) won an Oscar." – Recommended by GeekMom Nivi Engineer
Star Wars: Join The Resistance by Ben Acker & Ben Blacker (Fantasy)
Bring your younglings into the Star Wars world with this fun romp of a book. Mattis Banz wants to be the next Poe Dameron and when he is recruited to The Resistance, he thinks he now has a shot at his dreams. When he joins a group of other younger folks in training and things aren't all smooth sailing, he realizes they will need to step up and work together if they want to succeed.
"I picked this book up for my 12-year-old son when it came out in March 2017. As with most things that aren't video or board games, it sat idle on a shelf until a few weeks ago. The boy decided to give it a whirl for bedtime reading and I knew it was a hit when I walked by 45 minutes later, heard a chuckle, and had to go in to tell him to stop reading and go to sleep." – Recommended by GeekMom Samantha Fisher
ADULT (17 AND UP)
Adult Picks Images From Publishers
Norse Mythology by Neil Gaiman (Mythology) (Audiobook)
Gaiman is at his best in this re-telling of the Norse pantheon: Odin, Thor, and Loki are here described in a new way, very much like the real sagas that told their story, but with new life breathed into them. In this book, you will learn about the nine worlds, the birth of the gods and their inevitable end: Ragnarok, the final battle, the destiny Norse gods have been waiting since the beginning of time.
"It's Neil Gaiman telling you a story, what's not to like? Since Norse mythology heavily influences his work, especially American Gods and the Sandman, it's great to hear these stories. There are some I was not familiar with, but that feel achingly close to the ones previously featured in other Gaiman's works, so it is kind of an egg hunt, as well." – Recommended by GeekMom Mariana Ruiz
Good Omens: The Nice and Accurate Prophecies of Agnes Nutter, Witch by Neil Gaiman and Terry Pratchett (Fantasy)
Well, it appears there's been a mix-up in prepping the Antichrist for the End of the World, and a group of satanic nuns has delivered him to the wrong couple. Now, while the Rapture is at hand, it seems he's been growing up in a perfectly happy home, while the baby they thought was their prince of darkness isn't. In the meantime, an Earth-dwelling Angel and a Demon have are now working together to prevent this whole mess, as they are perfectly happy with their current way of life.
"Neil Gaiman's American Gods is getting plenty of well-deserved attention this summer, with the series in full force, but Gaiman's and Pratchett's much, much, sillier look into the supernatural realm will be getting its own series soon, thanks to Amazon Prime. This summer is a good time to catch up on this wonderfully goofy, offbeat collaboration by two amazing authors, before there are any set cast or series images to get in the way of your imagination. Readers will especially enjoy following the back-and-forth between the angel Aziraphale and demon Crowley. They're almost worth the read alone." – Recommended by GeekMom Lisa Kay Tate
Drake by Peter McLean (Fantasy)
Gritty urban fantasy, following the trials of a down-on-his-luck diabolist. Features demons, furies, and fallen angels.
"The first in the Burning Man series, Drake came recommended by GeekDad favorite Dave Hutchinson (author of the Fractured Europe Sequence). It's a tough grimy version of the "Rivers of London" series with Mclean playing Raymond Chandler to Aaronovitch's Agatha Christie." – Recommended by GeekDad Robin Brooks
The Berlin Project by Gregory Benford (Science Fiction)
What would have happened if the atom bomb was ready in time to be used as the Allies invaded on D-Day? The Berlin Project is alternate history that wonders what would have happened if Hitler could have been stopped before he'd killed millions of people.
"There are few better ways to while away the summer hours than reading a gripping alternate history. This new book from one of SF's old guard draws on real-life accounts of the Manhattan Project. It uses a thrilling blend of science, biography, and history to create an intriguing and entertaining 'what if?'" – Recommended by GeekDad Robin Brooks
31 Days of Wonder by Tom Winter (Fiction)
Two twenty-somethings meet by chance in the park. They connect, but before numbers are exchanged they are separated by the tides of modern life. Over the next 31 days, the two discover the magic of a brief encounter and how even the shortest meeting can spark great change.
"Tom Winter wrote the brilliant and bitter-sweet Lost and Found. He is great at skewering the absurdities of life. It's tiny triumph and inconsequential heartbreaks. Filled with dry humor, his books dissect the trials of modern life with razor-sharp observation." – Recommended by GeekDad Robin Brooks
The Chalk Artist by Allegra Goodman (Fiction)
A teenage boy is obsessed with the virtual reality world of Everwhen. By night, he is a champion, by day he is mundane—school, chores, homework. When he is sent a reality-bending black box that allows him to travel into Everwhen, his addiction comes close to destroying his life. Can his teacher, Nina, save him? And at what cost to her own life?
"Allegra Goodman writes brilliantly about academia. Her novel about research graduates, Intuition, is the best book about science I've ever read. Now she's back with The Chalk Artist, which, using a tapestry of characters, examines art, technology, and the pitfalls of virtual reality." – Recommended by GeekDad Robin Brooks
Red Sister by Mark Lawrence (Fantasy)
Eight-year-old Nona Grey is falsely accused of murder, yet guilty of worse. Rescued from the gallows by the Convent of Sweet Mercy, she is tried in the ways of blade and fist. Despite the security of the isolation of the convent where she is trained, Nona's past catches up with her. The only way to escape it: become a deadly assassin.
"Magic, politics, religion, and violence. The hallmarks of a Mark Lawrence novel are all present in Red Sister. This is the first book in a brand new trilogy which promises to build on the strength of The Broken Empire series, delivering a powerful new female heroine for fans of fantasy fiction." – Recommended by GeekDad Robin Brooks
Do you have a favorite summer read? Drop the name of it in the comments so we can check it out!
Disclaimer: Some of the titles listed were provided to GeekMom/GeekDad for review consideration.
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Tuesday is the last chance for Scouts to earn dual kayaking awards at the 2013 National Scout Jamboree. Star Scout Michael Warner is one jamboree participant who has already earned both the Kayaking merit badge and the Kayaking BSA Award at the Summit Bechtel Reserve.
"I love kayaking, and it's really easy for me," said Warner, of Phoenix, Ariz. "I don't really know [why]. I guess it's because you only use your arms, not your legs."
Time is running out for Scouts and Venturers who lost jackets, cell phones, cameras, or other belongings during their adventure at the 2013 National Scout Jamboree.
"Lost and found will close today at 8:30 p.m.," says Rob Jeffs, chairman of media experience, in a statement issued Monday. Those who lost something and "want to claim an item [should] go to Sub Camp D-1, Jamboree Headquarters, near the three flag poles."
Blisters. One of the worst things that hiking Scouts and Venturers can suffer. By the eighth day of the 2013 National Scout Jamboree, boots are wet, clean socks are scarce, and feet — well, they need some loving care.
Dr. Neal Frankel, one of the jamboree's staff podiatrists (yes, there are podiatrists on staff) has some advice for participants to prevent blisters and help care for injured feet.
"Patch trading should be one patch for one patch," says Gumby Petersen, patch trading staff member and patch trader himself. Patch swapping has always been a staple of jamboree activity, this year's is the first that patch trading is programmed for a specific location at specified times and overseen by designated staff. Patch trading is scheduled for several evenings during jamboree, from 6-9 p. m. on the AT&T stadium lawn.