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Maelstrom TCG Goes Up In Flames
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Michael July 19, 2022, 4:19 pm 6 Comments
The following story is either about a serial con artist or an aspiring entrepreneur who unexpectedly had his life cut short by disease. It is up to the reader to decide which storyline they prefer.
Disclaimer: This article discusses a person who may have passed away. While the veracity of these claims have not been verified, we ask our readers to give the benefit of the doubt and exercise respect when commenting. It should also be noted that aspects of this story may be incomplete or subject to change in light of new information.
Last year, we wrote about an individual named Devin Miner and his Kickstarter TCG known as Final Redemption. Similar to many other Kickstarter projects, the initial prospects of Final Redemption looked quite compelling. It was later discovered that Miner and his team were using generic media assets for many aspects of the game. This prompted a massive backlash among supporters as it was now unclear how much of the game's design was original.
Shortly after this information was revealed, Miner pulled the plug on the campaign citing conflict between members of the team. The campaign had not yet been finalized so all of the backers were instantly refunded. No harm, no foul.
The Early Days of Maelstrom
Once the dust settled from Final Redemption, Miner started a new project known as Maelstrom. It's unclear how much of the community was aware of Miner's previous venture but the project had no problem drumming up more than $500,000 over the next few months.
It's likely that supporters of Maelstrom were not aware of Final Redemption
During this period, things seemed quite peaceful and most people agree that legitimate development efforts were being made. Miner was frequently engaged with the community and shared product roadmaps, new artwork, and optimistic plans for the future of the game. A wide variety of samples and promotional items were also produced and distributed which suggests Miner was working with legitimate printers and manufacturers.
Maelstrom Booth at Collect-A-Con
Unexpected Health Issues
Suddenly, the Maelstrom community received a surprise: Miner was suffering from kidney disease and did not have much time left to live. While most people were supportive of Miner's issues, a sizable portion of the community grew suspicious and skeptical. Miner insisted that this diagnosis would not impede the development of the game and other members of the team would take over if necessary.
Devin Miner Reveals His Kidney Disease
Interestingly enough, this is not the first time Miner has commented on his health. He has made passing remarks before about his issues with cardiovascular disease (CVD) and kidney disease. It should be noted that the chronology of these comments are consistent with the progression of the alleged disease.
This comment was made 4 months before his kidney disease was revealed
Despite this, development continued mostly on schedule and the overall trajectory of Maelstrom was still looking good. Miner even made an appearance at the Dallas-Fort Worth Collect-A-Con. Attendees reported Miner to be in good health and reported the Maelstrom booth to be quite impressive. A huge number of merchandise was brought and distributed: demo decks, event-specific promos, prints, shirts, and more.
Attendee reports Devin Miner to be in good health
Miner's Sudden Disappearance
On July 14th, members of the Maelstrom moderator team dropped an absolute bombshell of an announcement. Due to ongoing problems with the Kickstarter campaign (chargebacks & disputes), the account had been locked and an undisclosed amount of the funds were not accessible. Furthermore, Devin was in the end stages of his kidney disease and had suddenly disappeared — presumably to die peacefully in nature. It was also revealed that the Kickstarter would not be finished and supporters of the campaign would not be refunded.
In addition to this announcement, a suicide note was also left by Miner. Part 1 can be viewed here. Part 2 can be viewed here.
What happened next was nothing short of a complete disaster. The Maelstrom community erupted in anger and disbelief claiming that Devin is a con artist and a liar. Virtually no one believed the story being pedaled by Miner or his team of moderators. The next few days were filled with extreme unrest. During this time, several people who were once close to Miner came forward and shared their opinions about the situation.
History Of Poor Funds Management
One of the most common complaints among those who have worked with Miner is his continued mismanagement of project funds. It was later revealed that the real reason Final Redemption had ended was due to Miner's refusal of any sort of financial transparency. Miner insisted on withdrawing the funds to a personal bank account which other members of the team had objected to.
Former Final Redemption team member revealing his concerns with Miner
Miner's history of financial negligence
Bizarre Claims & Life Events
Miner had a history of sharing of strange information with the Discord. For example, he revealed in a private channel that he had been raped back in August. While this is certainly a horrific thought, it seems that most were skeptical of this claim.
Devin Miner Says He Was Raped
To make things even worse, Miner had claimed to be with a friend who we now know was one of the moderators. However, this moderator denies having been there which suggests Miner was lying.
REVISION: As of July 19th, it is unclear who was actually with Devin Miner on that evening. There are conflicting reports about whether or not a certain moderator was present.
Back in August, Miner shared a similar story on Facebook.
Who Is Devin Miner? Is He Even Real?
As more people came forward, the story grew progressively more bizarre. It seems that everyone had a unique experience to share when it came to their interactions with Miner. Some claim that Miner was an orphan who was adopted into a Native American family. Some claim that Miner has an extensive history of custody issues with his children. Others claim that Miner does not have children at all.
Some members of the community have made efforts to get in touch with Miner's family but these efforts seem largely futile. Many aspects of the story are still unknown and it is quite difficult to separate fact from fiction.
It's likely that his name really is Devin A. Miner
It's likely that he really is missing (Case Number 50-22-10638 in Washington County, OR)
It's likely that he was paid out the entirety of the Kickstarter funds ($508,000~)
What We Don't Know
We don't know the legitimacy of his medical issues
We don't know how much money remains
We don't know if anyone else is involved
One of the more pressing questions is why Miner opted to not leave the company in the hands of someone else. Assuming he did suffer from an acute medical crisis, why wouldn't he simply allow other members of the team to complete the project? Why would he run off into the wilderness while maintaining sole ownership of the company and all of its' assets?
To make things even more interesting, Miner's company was concurrently working on several other games as well. Back in April, Miner Games LLC had acquired Bushido CCG which also maintained a sizable team of followers and developers. It's unclear what connection (if any) these people had to Miner.
Why This Story Is So Weird
While many people are quick to call this a 'rug pull', I can not help but wonder why someone would devote so much time and energy into something they did not intend on finishing. The cards were real. The booster packs were real. The artwork was real. Devin Miner was real. It just doesn't make sense.
On one hand, it's possible that Miner was plagued by a lack of financial literacy and ended up in a situation where he could not afford to finish the project. As we have seen with games like Xeko TCG, people far more competent than Miner have just as easily lost control of crowdfunded projects. Perhaps Miner's personal spending got out-of-hand which resulted in him not being able to complete production. It was stated by at least one moderator that Miner had "upgraded his residence" which would lend credence to this theory.
On the other hand, Miner almost certainly understands the implications of his disappearance. He left behind friends. He left behind family. It's likely that investigations and criminal charges will soon follow. This truly seems like an act of desperation and not one of premeditated thievery.
Devin frequently ghosted his own moderators
Initially, I did not want to write this story. It feels weird to write and speculate about someone who is either dead or at the least is suffering from extreme distress. Nonetheless, I hold the opinion that Miner decidedly stole money from his supporters. He could have made an effort to salvage what was left of the funds. He could have made an effort to salvage the company. Instead, he disappeared into the night and left behind a wake of destruction.
More than $500,000 had been taken from a total of 800 people. Miner also maintained at least one Patreon profile which peaked at a monthly revenue of $5,000. The total amount of money involved will likely never be known. Miner's actions have also resulted in significant collateral damage to those who were involved with the project. Because Miner is missing, many of the moderators are unfairly receiving the brunt of the community's anger and vitriol.
While the full details of this story likely require a Netflix documentary to understand, speculating any further is beyond the scope of this article. If you're interested in learning more about this story, I implore you to join the Maelstrom Discord and review the chat history yourself. Like any good mystery, the evidence seems to raise more questions than it answers. As of right now, no obituary for Devin Miner has been located. It's possible that we will never know what really happened to Devin Miner.
Author's Note: Many aspects of this story are still developing. Information in this article could be wrong or misrepresented. If you have any objections to the information in this article, or if there is anything you would like to add, please leave your comments below.
July 19th Update #1: The following screenshot is the latest information we have on the situation
July 19th Community Update
July 19th Update #2: The following screenshot is the latest information we have on Devin Miner
July 23rd Update: Devin has been found by detectives and is apparently alive and well.
Author's Note: The individual in the screenshots above, known as PFM, was allegedly an assistant to Devin who would help with shipping and fulfillment. He was previously identified as a moderator of the Discord server which is apparently incorrect. Although, his current roles do in fact place him as a member of Maelstrom Staff and the support team
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Opinions are my own. I enjoy writing about the good and the bad of the trading card game industry. If there is a factual error in one of my articles, please email me the omitted information and I'll gladly make revisions. In my personal life, I participate in an amateur polo league and occasionally put around in a Cessna 172
Neither Doc or PFM are mods for the Maelstrom Discord or have they ever been. Please update. You can reach out to a head mod for assurance.
I worked on the game out of Devin's house in February-March. I made the 3D printed coins, created and sealed packs, and helped with getting the office set up when he moved. I've known him for a decade plus. Feel free to contact me if you want to know any amount of the truth, at least what I know about him. I might be able to answer some questions.
Regina M Aunspaugh says:
None of this crap it's been witnessed true Devin didn't do any of that Devin is alive not well but at least he is alive for it now and all this crap it was written by this dude and said is not true my son would never do anything like that I'm his mother and I know better and I know what he's capable of doing and I know what he would never do so as far as I'm considered you want to get a hold of me and yell and say all you want go ahead ***-***-**** go ahead my son wouldn't do that and I don't care what you think my name is Regina
MichaelCeraInJuno says:
Your son stole money from hundreds of people. At this point even Hellen Keller can see what a scam artist family you all are
Devin had a problem with money. He frequented strip clubs and had a big mouth about it. Elizabeth Bohn is PFM, she watched his kids for money on a daily basis and acted as his personal taxi cab. She acts surprised and now wants to be the good guy but she was there the whole time. She is mentioned in his note. He had people in and out of his house all the time. I would question Elizabeth more thoroughly.
Devin is not a scam and would not do that to people
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Q: How to get a Windows symbol server set up I have a spare server on the network that I'd like to have host all of our build symbols. I already know how to set up a symbol cache on my local development system and pointing my debugger (e.g. Windbg) to that path in 'Symbol File Path'. I presumed that I could do the same with another system on the network that has its own symbol cache (e.g. \\host\symbols).
I set up the server and enabled file sharing on the directory, so I'm able to access it remotely through Windows Explorer. However, when I try pointing to it in WinDbg, it doesn't seem to pick up the symbols there.
The Symbol File Path is set up like this:
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It seems like I'm not configuring it correctly on the server -- is there a step that I may be missing?

A: There are a several things to know when setting up a symbol server and/or symbol network share.
WinDbg symbol load order
Symbols are searched in the symbol path from the beginning to the end, i.e. in the symbol path C:\a;C:\b, it will first look in C:\a and then in C:\b. While this does not really matter, it influences performance a lot. If you have your own symbols, always put them first, so you're saving the HTTP round-trip to the Microsoft server.
Symbol store types
There are three symbol store types:

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*Symbol server / HTTP store (with an HTTP URL)

Symbol store tiers
You can have three types of symbol stores and you should not mix them in a single directory:

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*0-tier or simply a flat list of PDB files, usually created as output of a build script or a copy/paste operation.

*2-tier: Symbols are stored as <filename>.pdb\<hash>\<filename>.pdb. You recognize a 2-tier symbol store from an existing empty (0 byte) pingme.txt file and a 000Admin folder. Don't delete those.

*3-tier: Symbols are stored as <fi>\<filename>\<hash>\<filename>.pdb>. You recognize a 3-tier symbol store from the empty (0 byte) index2.txt file. Don't delete it. The 3-tier store is supposed to increase performance.

You can put symbols from a 0-tier store to a 2- or 3-tier store using symstore.exe which comes with WinDbg.
You can convert a 2-tier store into a 3-tier store using convertstore.exe. In case of errors, see Convertstore Errors.
Creating the "symbol server"
What you have set up is not a symbol server, it is a server symbol store, because you use (and want to use) a network share, not a HTTP web server. The following are the steps to set it up:

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*Create a new empty directory on the server

*Share the folder with write access, if you want to add the symbols from a different machine. Read access should be sufficient if you add symbols from the server itself (e.g. if the server is a Continuous Integration server which builds the executables).

*Run symstore add /3 /f "Filename.pdb" /s "\\server\symbols" /t "Title" if you want to add symbols from a different machine or use /s "C:\share\symbols" if you add them locally.

Repeat step 3 for all versions of PDB files you like to add. You can also use wildcards like *.pdb. Ideally you integrate that step into your build process.
Using the network share in WinDbg
For performance reasons, developers want to cache your own symbols from the network locally as well as the Microsoft symbols. Therefore, let's create such a local cache first:
.sympath cache*C:\Symbols

I typically let the cache folder be compressed by NTFS, because symbols compress quite well.
Next, let's find own symbols first to avoid the round-trip to Microsoft:
.sympath+ \\server\symbols

Finally, try to download everything else from Microsoft:
.symfix+

If you learn a bit about WinDbg Workspaces, you can save the symbol path setting in a workspace so you needn't type all this in each debugging session. Unfortunately it does not work if you put it all in one line separated by semicolon (I don't really understand why), but you can type .sympath now and copy the result. It should be
cache*c:\symbols;\\server\symbols;SRV*http://msdl.microsoft.com/download/symbols

Potential problems
I could not reproduce this now, but I remember some problems. The reason was: WinDbg will not ask for credentials when accessing the network share. The workaround is: if you don't receive symbols from \\server\symbols, open that network share in Windows Explorer. Explorer will ask for credentials and they will be cached by Windows and thus be used by WinDbg implicitly.

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Grow Broccoli in Container - How to Do the Right Way?
We all know how nutritious broccoli is. But apart from the fact that it's healthy for our body, it is also an important ingredient in most food dishes. This is the reason why we need them. For sure, we can get them at our local grocery or department store.
But what usually happens is that these are sold expensively. And the price is also subject to change and even become more expensive. So what's the best thing to do about it? Well, the answer to that is to grow broccoli in a container at the comforts of your own home.
In this article, we're just going to teach you with that.
The first thing you need to prepare is a container, of course. Its ideal size is around three gallons. This would be more than enough for your broccoli to grow. Though you might find it a bit big, it really isn't because it needs to have enough space for it to grow and expand.
The kind of potting soil you need to use is one which is high in nutrition. A broccoli plant needs a lot of nutrition for it to have its green pigmentation. Its stem and small leaves also need it to spread properly. You can add natural compost on the potting soil to make it more nutritious.
Frankly speaking, you don't really need a fertilizer if you're using a premium potting soil. But if it happens that you have a standard soil then better get one. This assures that your broccoli plant will grow properly and be healthier. It also reduces the chances of it getting pest infestations.
It also needs sunlight. Make sure that the place where you're going to put your broccoli in can be reached by direct sunlight. Sunlight is what gives it Vitamin D so that it can have nutritious elements within it. However, it shouldn't receive too much sunlight because it will just wither them. ideally, you can expose your broccoli plant to sunlight for 8 hours each day.
The last but certainly not the least preparation you need to do is to make sure that it gets the right temperature. A broccoli plant won't have any harvestable produce if it's placed in a temperature that goes well beyond 75 degrees Fahrenheit. This is why you need to make sure that the place where it's placed is cool.
The first thing you need to do is to make sure that the temperature where you'll be germinating your seeds is around 24 degrees Celsius. This is the ideal temperature where you can assure yourself that they'll grow properly. Once you've picked a place, put the broccoli seedlings on a seed tray. A soilless potting mix will do as this is one of the best places for seed germination.
Then sow it half an inch deep. You can also sprinkle it on the potting mix. When you're doing it, cover the seedlings with a thin layer of soil mix. Water it and make sure to keep the soil moist and wet. Place the tray outside so that it can receive direct sunlight. It's through this that the seed germination process will start.
You'll wait around two weeks for the seedlings to germinate. During this time, it's best if you transfer it to a shadier location every noon time so that it wouldn't be too heated up. Make it a habit to sprinkle water on it at different time intervals in the day.
When they start to grow, you can then ready the container where they'll be placed. It's best if the container has a diameter of around 12 inches. If you want to grow a lot of broccoli plants, it's best if you use a larger container. And remember, they shouldn't be too tightly packed with one another. They shouldn't be too close to the edge too so that they'll have enough room to grow.
Put holes in the container as this will serve as the drainage for the plant. You can put the holes on the bottom portion or on the sides. It's best if the container is 10 inches deep as this will be large enough to accommodate the broccoli plant's root growth.
Now, it's time for you to transplant the seedlings. The perfect time to transplant them is when they're already a few inches tall. This will be around 5 to 6 weeks after planting them. To transplant it, first, loosen up the soil. When it's already loosened up, gently tug the leaves out. You want to further loosen it up. But do it in a very soft manner so you won't damage the seedlings. Then slowly lift the seedlings out together with its roots.
Transfer the recently pulled out young plant to another container that has the same depth and dimensions. But don't immediately put it outside because you first want to harden up the seedlings before exposing it to direct sunlight. They're still too fragile at this moment. When you feel that they can now take up a lot of heat, that's the time to place them outside.
Now that you've already done the planting process, it's time for you to do the fertilization. It's by fertilizing it that you make sure that you avoid pests and fungal infections on your broccoli plant.
Apply general purpose fertilize on it once a month as this helps its growth process. Don't use high nitrogen fertilizers because these are usually too strong, and doesn't do any good to broccoli seedlings in the long run. You can even use natural compost to further enrich it with nutrients. This strengthens their steams and makes them greener.
Water is a vital need for all plants, and broccolis are surely not exempt from this fact. Make it a habit to water them every day. It's ideal to water them before sunrise, at noon, and after sunset. Watering them before the sun shines is important because it needs moisture to prepare it for the upcoming heat.
Water it at noon comes as to no surprise because it obviously needs water to keep up with the heat, knowing that noontime is the hottest time of the day. Then there's the after sunset watering which is beneficial because it ensures that its damaged cells will regenerate back overnight.
Growing broccoli is not really that hard. As long as you know what to do, have the things needed prepared, and gets the right guidance, then there's no doubt that you're going to grow lots of broccoli in your backyard.
By simply remembering what we have to say in this article, and applying them in real life, you can do just that. It's not rocket science to grow broccoli in containers. It's just a matter of having the right materials, environment, and the passion to do so. Hopefully, this has helped you in growing broccoli the right way.
If you find this article helpful, feel free to share this with your family, friends, and other people you know who are interested in planting. Not only does this make them a better gardener, but this will also make them healthier in the process.


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Demolition of Kangana Ranaut's Mumbai property stayed by Bombay High Court
The actor posted photos of Mumbai civic body personnel demolishing parts of her allegedly illegal office with the hashtag 'dance of democracy'.
Sep 09, 2020 · 01:21 pm Updated Sep 09, 2020 · 02:00 pm
Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation personnel demolish property of Bollywood actor Kangana Ranaut over "illegal construction" on Wednesday. | Kangana Ranaut via Twitter
The Bombay High Court on Wednesday stayed the demolition of actor Kangana Ranaut's property in Mumbai's Bandra area, which was undertaken by the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation amid a row with the ruling Shiv Sena government, ANI reported. The actor filed a petition against the demolition drive.
The court has asked the BMC to reply to her petition. "We filed a petition this morning seeking urgent hearing," Ranaut's advocate Rizwan Siddiqui told PTI. "We sought a stay on the demolition process by way of interim relief."
Earlier in the day, Ranaut shared photos of the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation personnel demolishing alleged illegal structures and reiterated her "Mumbai is PoK [Pakistan-occupied Kashmir]" remarks.
"I am never wrong and my enemies prove again and again this is why my Mumbai is POK [Pakistan-occupied Kashmir] now," she said on Twitter, using the hashtag death of democracy. She shared another image using the same hashtag with a single-word caption, "Pakistan".
I am never wrong and my enemies prove again and again this is why my Mumbai is POK now #deathofdemocracy 🙂 pic.twitter.com/bWHyEtz7Qy
— Kangana Ranaut (@KanganaTeam) September 9, 2020
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation had served her a notice of illegal construction. On Monday, the Bollywood actor posted a video of civic officials at her office, adding that she had done no illegal construction.
On Wednesday, after posting photos of the civic body personnel carrying out demolition work at her property, she reiterated that there was no illegal construction at her house and said "this is what Fascism" looked like.
There is no illegal construction in my house, also government has banned any demolitions in Covid till September 30, Bullywood watch now this is what Fascism looks like 🙂#DeathOfDemocracy #KanganaRanaut
She also shared an image of civic officials outside her office property to "illegally break it down".
"As I am all set for Mumbai Darshan on my way to the airport, Maha government and their goons are at my property all set to illegally break it down, go on!," she wrote on Twitter. "I promised to give blood for Maharashtra pride this is nothing take everything but my spirit will only rise higher and higher."
Ranaut had sparked a row after she claimed that Mumbai felt like Pakistan-occupied Kashmir and that she feared living in the city. She had also criticised the Mumbai Police for its handling of actor Sushant Singh Rajput's death. The actor was found dead in his apartment in Mumbai on June 14, in what the Mumbai Police said was a case of suicide.
Sanjay Raut, a senior leader of the state's ruling Shiv Sena, had hit back at Ranaut and asked her not to return to Mumbai and demanded an apology. On Tuesday, Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray had slammed Ranaut without using her name and said that some people did not show gratitude towards the city where they earn a living. Later in the day, a privilege motion was moved against her for her comments.
In response to Raut, Ranaut said in a video message on Sunday that she will be returning to the city on Wednesday and clarified that she was criticising the Shiv Sena leader and not Maharashtra.
Amid this, the central government has provided her with Y-category security.
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ANDREA MCKENZIE RAINE
Martin Sourdough is a homeless person who has chosen to turn his back on the corporate, material world; Willis Hancocks, Jr. is a barrister, an alcoholic philanderer, and a misogynist; and Evelyn (aka Yvonne) is a prostitute. Turnstiles speaks to these social problems through the smaller scope of each character's individual trials. There is a struggle that exists between the need to serve one's own needs and the expectation to participate in the larger social scheme. Martin and Willis are both trying to fit into the world, but on their own terms. They are naïve, searching for an Eden-like state of being. Through a broader experience of personal fortune, misfortune, travel, and social interactions, they each learn to accept their path and take control of their own destinies.
How would describe your book, its genre? Do you write in more than one genre?
The genre of my debut novel, Turnstiles, is literary fiction. I also write poetry, and my poetic voice definitely influences my fiction writing. Many fiction writers also write poetry.
How long have you been writing? How long did it take to write your book? And what motivated you to write it?
I have been writing ever since I could hold a pen. I'm serious. I remember being given assignments in grade one, two and three to keep journals and write stories. While the other kids groaned, I got really excited.
It took me fifteen years to write Turnstiles. I wrote it in the midst of work, university, relationships, kids, and life in general, but I never dropped the thread. I always wanted to write a novel. When I returned from a two-month solo backpacking trip through Western Europe and the UK in the summer of 1998, I felt like I had something more important to say.
Is Turnstiles a stand-alone novel or part of a series?
Turnstiles is a stand-alone novel, but I am also working on a prequel novella.
If it is a stand-alone book, would you consider making it a series? Why or why not?
I do believe that Turnstiles has more legs. As I mentioned, I am working on a prequel novella to lend a back story to a main character who is deceased from the beginning of Turnstiles, but still has a large influence on the characters and events that unfold in the story. I also have an idea to write another novel or novella that focuses on the lives of a group of secondary characters in Turnstiles. Friends who have read my drafts-in-progress have commented that they are intrigued by those characters and would be interested in reading a book solely about them.
Who are your main characters in Turnstiles and how would you describe them?
The main characters are Willis Hancocks, Jr., Martin Sourdough and Evelyn (aka Yvonne). Willis is a barrister and a Londoner. He is a cocky, white collar, womanizing, alcoholic misogynist who is in his mid-twenties and emotionally stunted. Martin is a naïve, idealistic youth (early twenties) who is disenchanted with the corporate, money-grubbing, career-seeking world. He is trying to find his own way. Evelyn (aka Yvonne) is a young prostitute who was handed a less than ideal life from day one and consequently has been pulled down a bleak path. She is smart, but she doesn't believe she has the tools or the choices to make a positive change.
Is there any symbolism in your book that you'd care to share with potential readers?
I think the idea of turnstiles is symbolic in the book: going through a passage, embarking on a journey of place and self, and coming out on the other side of something; figuratively and literally.
Do any of the characters resemble you? How about friends or relatives?
I believe that Martin most closely resembles me. I've never been entirely in his situation (i.e. homeless), but I have had times when I felt pretty worn down and fed up with the whole 'rat race'.
Have you tried submitting your book to publishers? If so, how many? Would you still want to work with a traditional publisher now that you have self-published?
I tried submitting my book to three literary agencies. I received positive feedback: they enjoyed reading the first few chapters, but the subject matter was not what they were seeking, or they weren't taking on any new projects. I would still like to work with a traditional publisher in the future, although my experience in self-publishing my first novel was a joy.
What has been the most difficult part of your writing experience? Dealing with publishers, agents, editors, getting reviews, query letters?
I think writing the query letter was the biggest challenge after writing the novel itself. However, I feel that I managed to summarize the plot, characters, and motivations in a concise and compelling way.
Do any of your characters have secrets you can share with our readers?
Not really. All of the main characters and most of the secondary characters are quite open, and reveal themselves to the reader. One of the secondary characters, Maury, is a bit more dark and complicated. I do think he has one or two secrets up his sleeve.
If you were to be offered a movie deal, who would you like to see play the main characters?
I won't deny that I haven't thought about this happening. Especially since many people who have read the earlier drafts have commented that the novel is very descriptive and 'plays out' like a movie. Let's see… the actors would all have to be young and not necessarily big Hollywood actors. Although I do have some ideas about who could play the main characters, I would rather not put any preconceived images of the characters in the readers' minds before they read Turnstiles.
Describe your writing process. Do you outline, create rough synopses, do you do detailed biographies of the characters before starting to write?
I have done some character sketches, and I do tend to write brief outlines or make notes as I approach each chapter. I don't have a clear sense of the whole story before I start writing… I find out what is going to happen as I write.
How much research do you do before starting to write? Where do you find most of your background materials? How do you fact check?
I concentrate on getting inside the heads of the characters, which doesn't require much research, only trust. After a 'zero draft', I go back and check what I've written—places, cultural references, etc.—for accuracy. Mostly, I use the Internet to fact check (I do check more than one source!), or I ask my brilliant husband who is a walking encyclopedia and stickler for details.
What didn't you mention in the synopsis that you can reveal here?
Willis Hancocks, Jr. is struggling with the passing of his estranged, wealthy father who, in the wake of his death, has left him an obscene amount of money. Willis is trying to reconcile his father's parting gift while grieving his unrequited feelings and the emotional bond they never shared.
If you had to do the experience of writing your work over, would you still write it? Would you change it?
I would write it all over again, and I would write it all the same to the best of my memory.
How did you choose the story you wrote?
I think the story chose me. My first spark of inspiration for the story came from when I was in London, going through an underground walkway to get to the other side of a street beside Hyde Park. I walked past a man who was in a sleeping bag in the tunnel. He had a backpack with him. Of course, I've seen many homeless people on sidewalks in sleeping bags, but I just happened to think "what if he isn't homeless? What if he is just a young guy backpacking around?" He stayed with me, so I came home and started writing about him. Then the other characters just came along and jumped on board.
How did you choose the title?
The title really just came to me in a flash. I thought about the symbolism of turnstiles: destinations, going through certain rites of discovery, rites of passage, trains, being turned around. Yes, Turnstiles.
How did you decide on the cover and did you design it or did you use a professional designer?
I had the opportunity to choose my own book cover, but the decision was also made through consulting with a professional designer at Inkwater Press. I wanted an image that represents the book in a way that is symbolic and intriguing, but also simple and concrete.
Can you summarize your book in 140 characters or less (Tweet size)?
Through personal fortune, misfortune, travel and social interactions, the characters learn to accept their path and take control of their destiny.
Who were the authors that influenced you? What about them and their style appeals to you?
Patrick Lane, Diana Gabaldon, and Dostoyevsky. I believe I have found my own voice in my writing, but these authors gave me permission, in a sense, to go a little deeper: to explore the dark, the sad, and the honest; to explore the human inner workings of the heart and mind. They write simply and colourfully.
What did you learn that surprised you while writing your book? What was the most difficult part?
I was surprised by how I could pull little threads of my own life into the book—experiences, lessons, books I've read, places I've visited, ideas—and make it work as fiction.
What types of hobbies do you have? Do these activities find their way into your books?
Aside from reading books and writing, I like to play piano. I also like to work on scrapbooks. I'm not sure these activities find a tangible way into my writing, but I am a nostalgic person, and I navigate through life based on sensory and feeling.
What is your favorite time of the year and why? And did you incorporate that into your story? How?
I love summer. Yes, summer is depicted in Turnstiles—I believe that people are more free and open to explore and interact when they are in warm, comfortable weather. Summer gives way to movement.
Have you traveled at all? How has that experience helped in your writing career? How has the type of employment you've had helped to enhance your writing career?
I have traveled extensively, but I've never lived anywhere else. I've been to Europe and the UK numerous times, across Canada, New York, California, Hawaii, Cuba, Mexico, Norway, Morocco and Estonia. Experiencing other places, cultures and meeting people from all over the world has definitely influenced my writing and the way I perceive the world as a community.
I've also been fortunate to be employed in many writing positions: publishing assistant, copywriter, and communications officer. Currently I am working as a correspondence writer in government. It helps to work with people, situations, and words all day long.
What do you feel is the best personal quality you bring to your writing career?
I feel that my intuition is the best quality I bring to my writing.
Who are your top five favorite authors? And which book of theirs is your favorite?
Patrick Lane (There Is A Season: a memoir), Jane Austen (Pride and Prejudice; Sense and Sensibility), Diana Gabaldon (The entire Outlander Series), Frank McCourt (Angela's Ashes, 'Tis, Teacher Man), Dostoyevsky (Crime and Punishment).
Tell us something about yourself that you don't usually share with anyone but close friends.
I come across as being quiet and a bit shy. I do tend to like staying in my comfort zones, but I'm also quite social. People close to me know that my mind is always buzzing, and I am just busy taking in the world, reflecting and formulating my thoughts. Another little secret of mine that I usually only discuss with people who are close to me is that I am quite interested in the paranormal and feel that I am slightly more receptive or closer to spiritual energies.
Where do you see your writing career going? Why do you think that?
I hope to see my writing career flourish. My ultimate goal would be to write full-time and stay home with my boys. There are more books in me to write—both fiction and poetry.
Do you have a special theme, or design that you intend to continue throughout your career as your signature item?
I am drawn to writing about the internal lives of my characters. I believe my stories are more character-driven than plot-driven; it is the choices the characters make that dictate the way they change, think, and behave. In turn, these choices cause a shift in the way everything outside of them changes, too.
What is your end goal for your writing career?
I simply hope I am able to publish more books and that my books are enjoyed.
Do you use a pen name, why? What is your real name?
My pen name is Andrea McKenzie Raine, which isn't a stretch from my real name. McKenzie is my maiden name and my first book of poetry, A Mother's String, was published under that name. When I got married, I didn't want the trail of my previously published poems to vanish for future readers; my husband also reminded me that I had been writing Turnstiles long before I set my eyes on him.
Connect with Andrea via her Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/ARainewriter) or on Twitter (https://twitter.com/ARainewriter)
Turnstiles by Andrea McKenzie Raine is available on Amazon now. Pick up your copy today!
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Q: Big Union equivalence class Let $R \subset A^2$ be an equivalence class. Prove that $\bigcup_{a\in A}[a]=A$.
I have tried to prove it through double containment:
If $x\in A$, since $x\in [x]$, then $x\in \bigcup_{a\in A}[a]$. So $A\subset \bigcup_{a\in A}[a]$.
Now, if $x\in \bigcup_{a\in A}[a]$, then exists $[m]$, where $m \in A$, such that $x\in [m]$. But $x\in [m]$ is the case (by definition of equivalence class) if and only if $x\in A$ and $xRm$. So, $\bigcup_{a\in A}[a]\subset A$.
Therefore, since  $A\subset \bigcup_{a\in A}[a]$ and $\bigcup_{a\in A}[a]\subset A$ we conclude that is $\bigcup_{a\in A}[a]=A$.
I want to know if my proof is correct, can anyone help me please? Thank you so much gentle people


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UK admits taking part in Syria airstrikes that killed scores of troops
Britain is the latest country to acknowledge its participation in the airstrikes that reportedly killed 83 soldiers in the Syrian city of Dayr al-Zawr on Saturday.
The British Ministry of Defence (MoD) confirmed on Monday that UK drones participated in the airstrikes against a Syrian military airbase in Dayr al-Zawr.
The MoD also said it is cooperating with the US-led coalition to investigate the incident.
"We can confirm that the UK participated in the recent coalition airstrike in Syria, south of Dayr al-Zawr on Saturday and we are fully co-operating with the coalition investigation," an MoD spokesman said.
The so-called coalition has been conducting airstrikes in Syria since 2014 without any authorization from Damascus or a UN mandate.
The air raids by the US Air Force and its allies have already caused a war of words between Russia, Syria and the United States.
Russia and Syria accuse Washington of deliberately launching the strikes to help the Daesh (ISIL) terrorist group advance in the area.
The Syrian General Command referred to the incident as a "serious and blatant aggression" against the Syrian army, adding that it was also "conclusive evidence" that the US-led coalition is supporting Daesh militants.
Russia also blasted the attack, with Vitaly Churkin, Moscow's ambassador to the UN, saying that the US airstrikes did not seem to be a mistake.
However, the White House has rejected the accusation, saying the air raids were unintentional.
Australia and Denmark have also announced their aircraft were among a group of Western warplanes that targeted the Syrian forces.
The attack is likely to endanger an already shaky ceasefire deal, which was agreed by the US and Russia and came into effect in Syria on Monday 12 September.
By Press TV
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1. And it came to pass, that, as the people pressed on him to hear the word of God, he stood by the lake of Gennesaret,
2. And saw two ships standing by the lake: but the fishermen were gone out of them, and were washing their nets.
3. And he entered into one of the ships, which was Simon's, and prayed him that he would thrust out a little from the land. And he sat down, and taught the people out of the ship.
4. Now when he had left speaking, he said to Simon, Launch out into the deep, and let down your nets for a draught.
5. And Simon answering said to him, Master, we have toiled all the night, and have taken nothing: nevertheless at your word I will let down the net.
6. And when they had this done, they enclosed a great multitude of fishes: and their net broke.
7. And they beckoned to their partners, which were in the other ship, that they should come and help them. And they came, and filled both the ships, so that they began to sink.
8. When Simon Peter saw it, he fell down at Jesus' knees, saying, Depart from me; for I am a sinful man, O Lord.
9. For he was astonished, and all that were with him, at the draught of the fishes which they had taken:
10. And so was also James, and John, the sons of Zebedee, which were partners with Simon. And Jesus said to Simon, Fear not; from now on you shall catch men.
11. And when they had brought their ships to land, they forsook all, and followed him.
12. And it came to pass, when he was in a certain city, behold a man full of leprosy: who seeing Jesus fell on his face, and sought him, saying, Lord, if you will, you can make me clean.
13. And he put forth his hand, and touched him, saying, I will: be you clean. And immediately the leprosy departed from him.
14. And he charged him to tell no man: but go, and show yourself to the priest, and offer for your cleansing, according as Moses commanded, for a testimony to them.
15. But so much the more went there a fame abroad of him: and great multitudes came together to hear, and to be healed by him of their infirmities.
16. And he withdrew himself into the wilderness, and prayed.
17. And it came to pass on a certain day, as he was teaching, that there were Pharisees and doctors of the law sitting by, which were come out of every town of Galilee, and Judaea, and Jerusalem: and the power of the Lord was present to heal them.
18. And, behold, men brought in a bed a man which was taken with a palsy: and they sought means to bring him in, and to lay him before him.
19. And when they could not find by what way they might bring him in because of the multitude, they went on the housetop, and let him down through the tiling with his couch into the middle before Jesus.
20. And when he saw their faith, he said to him, Man, your sins are forgiven you.
21. And the scribes and the Pharisees began to reason, saying, Who is this which speaks blasphemies? Who can forgive sins, but God alone?
22. But when Jesus perceived their thoughts, he answering said to them, What reason you in your hearts?
23. Whether is easier, to say, Your sins be forgiven you; or to say, Rise up and walk?
24. But that you may know that the Son of man has power on earth to forgive sins, (he said to the sick of the palsy,) I say to you, Arise, and take up your couch, and go into your house.
25. And immediately he rose up before them, and took up that where on he lay, and departed to his own house, glorifying God.
26. And they were all amazed, and they glorified God, and were filled with fear, saying, We have seen strange things to day.
27. And after these things he went forth, and saw a publican, named Levi, sitting at the receipt of custom: and he said to him, Follow me.
28. And he left all, rose up, and followed him.
29. And Levi made him a great feast in his own house: and there was a great company of publicans and of others that sat down with them.
30. But their scribes and Pharisees murmured against his disciples, saying, Why do you eat and drink with publicans and sinners?
31. And Jesus answering said to them, They that are whole need not a physician; but they that are sick.
32. I came not to call the righteous, but sinners to repentance.
33. And they said to him, Why do the disciples of John fast often, and make prayers, and likewise the disciples of the Pharisees; but your eat and drink?
34. And he said to them, Can you make the children of the bridal chamber fast, while the bridegroom is with them?
35. But the days will come, when the bridegroom shall be taken away from them, and then shall they fast in those days.
36. And he spoke also a parable to them; No man puts a piece of a new garment on an old; if otherwise, then both the new makes a rent, and the piece that was taken out of the new agrees not with the old.
37. And no man puts new wine into old bottles; else the new wine will burst the bottles, and be spilled, and the bottles shall perish.
38. But new wine must be put into new bottles; and both are preserved.
39. No man also having drunk old wine straightway desires new: for he said, The old is better.


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Once Upon a Time in the West Blu-ray Review
by Casimir Harlow May 29, 2011
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Once Upon a Time in the West Blu-ray (1968)
Once Upon a Time in the West comes to US Region Free Blu-ray with a "meticulously restored" 1080p High Definition video rendition, presented in the movie's original theatrical aspect ratio of widescreen 2.35:1. And, indeed, Paramount have done a tremendous job and polishing up this masterpiece – the end result being surely one of the best examples of a movie from this era currently available on the format. Detail is excellent throughout, with resounding clarity and no sign of any softness. Better still, there's no overt signs of the digital tinkering and behind the scene magic that must have been applied to this newly-minted transfer – with edge enhancement non-existent, no noticeable DNR, and a decent layer of suitably filmic grain pervading the piece. Only occasionally do a couple of the shots exhibit a bit too much noise, but it's really not invasive at all. And the image appears largely devoid of any scratches, pops or other defects – the kind of which you would expect to be fairly commonplace in a 40-year-old Western.
Fine texture detail is excellent, from the solid wood buildings to the dusty, weather-beaten clothing. The colour scheme is lovingly rendered here, with the beautiful, broad vistas coming to life (the Monument Valley shots leave you simply awestruck, making you wonder whether they could possibly be really) and the textured close-ups showing every sweaty pore on the lead characters' faces (and there are plenty of close-ups!). Blacks are reasonably solid, with excellent shadow detail; even if the majority of the movie is day-set, in the sun-drenched desert locales, with only one scene actually set at night. This is a fantastic presentation of this Leone epic, easily demo-quality, and just shy of sheer perfection. Honestly, there's no doubt that this film has never looked this good – and fans will be over the moon with the remastering effort.
On the aural front we get a powerful and atmospheric audio track remastered in DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1. I'm sure purists will yearn for the mono track – and so that's included too – but, in my opinion, the six-channel rendering takes everything that's great about the original accompaniment and enhances it in every respect, honouring the frontal focus, but still creating a warm and lively atmosphere – you can rest assured that this is surely what Leone would have wanted, had the technology been available at the time. The dialogue – however gruff and mumbled some of it may, intentionally, be – comes across clearly and coherently throughout, dominating wherever appropriate.
The score is broad and engulfing, sweeping you up in the proceedings; lifting you up as the camera pans out across a broad vista; heightening the tension as the gunslingers face off against one another – a perfect accompaniment rendered perfectly. And the effects, which, as mentioned in the main body of the review, often are used to form a score, of sorts, in and of themselves – they are beautifully represented across the array. This isn't a track full of whizzing directionality, thumping bass and explosive bombast – nobody could have ever expected that either – but it is a potent mix, with a brooding LFE undercurrent, active surrounds and powerful resonance; demo quality in its own way, now this is how to present a forty year-old Western.
A cursory glance would leave you thinking you're in for a feature-packaged edition, besting everything that came before it, but actually the extras are identical to the Special Collector's Edition SD-DVD release. Thankfully, these were pretty hefty in the first place, and covered all of the bases, but it's a shame that we don't get anything else. That said, the one dramatic difference has already been noted – this release includes the 166 minute International Cut, where the SD-DVD only sported the marginally shorter 159 minute International variation. For that alone, I suspect many fans will want to upgrade.
Audio Commentary
First up we get an audio commentary with multiple contributors, who were all recorded separately, speaking retrospectively about the production; including Directors John Carpenter, John Milius and Alex Cox, writer/director Bernardo Bertolucci, film historians Christopher Frayling and Sheldon Hall, and cast member Claudia Cardinale. This is arguably the best extra, although, since some of the background trivia is also covered in the documentaries listed below – only in visual format – some might still prefer to absorb it that way instead. Here we learn from the various commentators, normally in turn (although some contribute far less than others), various facts about the production – from Leone's use of natural sounds to score the opening credits sequence as opposed to the original Leone scoring they had, to the movie's symbolism (out with the Old West, in with the industrialisation heralded by the railroad).
There's plenty of detail: the jam used to attract the buzzing fly in the opening scene; Leone's use of not only broad, panoramic shots (commanding the widescreen format), but also tightly-framed close-ups; comparisons with Peckinpah – especially with regards to portrayal of violence and 'action'; discussions about the casting and characters (the shock of having Fonda play a villain; Bronson's glacial, almost mystical demeanour); the locations used; the expensive sets and how they were built; the deleted scenes (including one where Bronson was beaten by the Sheriff and deputies, the scars from which can be seen on his face in the final cut); Leone's slow, contemplative pacing, designed to ramp up the tension; as well as the numerous references to other Westerns – including the High Noon-derived opening sequence and the many parallels with John Ford's Johnny Guitar.
Of the commentators, far too many of them offer up an almost audio descriptive track, literally describing the movie in the way you would to a blind person. They clearly know their stuff, but, since we're watching the same movie that they are, they don't need to be quite so condescending. Trivia's fine, but actual description is annoying. John Milius' offering is far too brief, which is made more annoying by the fact that he takes a much more personal approach, talking about his friendship with Leone and their mutual respect. Overall, it's a tough task to listen to the whole near-three hour offering in one sitting, but, at least absorbed in more easily digestible segments, fans will likely find it mostly riveting and thoroughly revealing.
An Opera of Violence, The Wages of Sin and Something to Do with Death are three reasonably chunky offerings (ranging from 20-30 minutes) which, in both style and substance, all feel like they were culled from a much larger whole. Offering up video interview snippets from all of the participants who did the Commentary, shot in the same locations – some archival, some more recent – it's clear that it's one big Documentary which has been, somewhat randomly, divided into three sections. Loosely, the first one covers Leone's project in general and its legacy today; the second looks more explicitly at the difficulties endured on set; and the third goes post-production with a look at the editing, scoring and so forth – but the three blur quite easily into one big, comprehensive offering. It's great to hear from the late Henry Fonda himself talking about why he agreed to do the movie, or from Claudia Cardinale about the original introduction planned for her character; but the overlaps with the Commentary itself will probably mean that, whichever you watch first, you'll find the second offering less valuable. Still, it's nice to have the choice.
Railroad: Revolutionising the West is a 7 minute featurette looking at the effect of the railroad on the Old West from a historical standpoint, attempting to compare the events depicted in the movie with the real-life changes at the time.
Locations Then & Now is a variation on the standard Stills Gallery, offering up a comparison between some of the locations used at the time of filming the movie, and what they look like today (or at least a few years ago when this extra was created).
Production is a further Stills Gallery offering up on-set stills and promotional images from the production.
Finally there's the original Theatrical Trailer, presented in HD, to round things off.
The Western to end all Westerns, Sergio Leone's epic classic Once Upon a Time in The West is an operatic ballet of perfectly framed, perfectly timed shots, matched up to an amazing soundtrack which utilises both the natural environmental sounds and Ennio Morricone's timeless score to create a majestic blend of audio-visual delight. Its story may be familiar, but that's only to be expected, since the film was basically crafted as one giant homage to every classic scene from every classic Western before it – taking the best of the best and mixing it all up; adding in an eclectic cast of veteran actors, often playing against type; giving us some truly memorable dialogue; and blending it all together into a beautiful dish which stands out, even today, as the definitive Western.
On Region Free US Blu-ray, the film gets a fantastic, remastered video presentation, and a tremendous aural accompaniment, as well as all of the solid, comprehensive extras that were found on the previous Special Collector's Edition SD-DVD release. We also get the longer international 166 minute cut, all of which should please fans no end and leave you in no doubt that this is a quality upgrade. Honestly, any decent film collection will not be complete without this absolute masterpiece, and this package truly does it justice. Highly recommended.
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Targeted priorities are determined through a risk-based, evergreen process, meaning that new targets are added throughout the fiscal year. Targeted priorities may also be carried over from previous years.
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