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Seoul Foreign School is a multicultural community committed to excellence in education. Consisting of four sections - the British School, Elementary School, Middle School, and High School - all of our students share one hilltop campus in the heart of Seoul.
Highly skilled and experienced international educators provide a rich learning experience for our students. At SFS, excellence is not just about academics, but also about making a difference in our local and global communities. We believe that service to others is the path to creating a better world for all humanity.
We offer two complementary educational paths:
The International Baccalaureate Continuum of Programmes
The English National Curriculum
Seoul Foreign School also offers extensive arts, sports, and student life programming to ensure that students receive a well-rounded education.
Explore options by age below:
Our youngest students have the option of joining the Foundation program of the British School or the Primary Years program of the Elementary School. Both educational paths ultimately lead to the High School.
British School Key Stage 1 (ages 3-5)
Elementary School Primary Years Programme (PYP) / Early Years (ages 2-5)
Our young learners have two educational options: one under the British School (English National Curriculum with the framework of the Fieldwork International Primary Curriculum - IPC) and the other under the Elementary School (International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme - IBPYP). Both educational paths ultimately lead to the High School.
Learn more below:
British School Key Stage 2, Years 1-6
Elementary School Primary Years Programme (PYP), Grades 1-5
Middle Years students complete their studies in the British School or the Middle School. At the end of the Middle Years, the British School and Middle School students merge into one class to transition to the High School.
Middle School Middle Years Programme (MYP), Grades 6-8
SFS students complete their studies in the High School, culminating in the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP).
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Shaq: Feud with Kobe was `designed by Phil'
By Elliott Teaford | eteaford@scng.com | Orange County Register
PUBLISHED: November 15, 2008 at 12:00 a.m. | UPDATED: August 30, 2017 at 12:05 p.m.
Shaquille O'Neal said he hasn't ruled out a return to the Lakers as a free agent in 2010.
He also claimed he never had a problem with Kobe Bryant while they played together with the Lakers. He said he believes they could have won more titles together if he hadn't been traded to the Miami Heat in 2004.
"I swear to God we never had a problem," O'Neal, now with the Phoenix Suns, said during an interview posted Friday on the Web site of the Sacramento Bee. "On the court, we never had a problem."
Instead, O'Neal blamed their creative tension on Lakers coach Phil Jackson.
"I think it was all designed by Phil," he said. "Because, if you think about it, Phil never called us into the office and said, `Both of you, shut the (heck) up.' Never did that in four years. He knew that when I read something, I was going to get upset. And he knew Kobe was going to always come out and play hard.
"So I think it was all done by design."
Asked if he believed Jackson did it to motivate the players, O'Neal said, "Yeah, I think that's exactly what it was. … He never called us in a meeting and said, `Shut up.' And basically, it was never a face-to-face … thing. It was always, he'd say something to you, I'd say something to another guy, I'd say something to you. That's all it was."
Still, O'Neal sounded wistful in reflecting on his Lakers days.
"Now that I look back on it, that (stuff) was kind of fun," he said. "It really was. It was kind of fun. `What did he say, what did he say?' I tell people if we would have had a reality show, we'd have had the No. 1 reality show in the world.
"It was fun. It was actually fun. (Assistant coach Brian) Shaw would be, `Oh, man, why did you say that?' And then Karl (Malone) would be like, `Yo, that was (messed) up what you said,' then we'd try to outdo each other in the game.
"But while we were trying to outdo each other, the two best players in the game, we were outdoing everyone by far. (Heck), if he was open in the lane, I wasn't going to say, `(The heck with) you, Kobe.' I would still drop it off. But it was actually fun.
"And not only was it fun, we'll always be remembered as the best Lakers one-two punch. I'm going on record as saying we're the best Lakers guard-center punch. You heard if from me. Ever."
Bryant and the Lakers play O'Neal and the Suns next Thursday in Phoenix.
Vujacic hurting: Sasha Vujacic has a sprained right thumb, but still played his usual backup role.
Elliott Teaford | Sports reporter
Elliott Teaford covers the Anaheim Ducks for the Orange County Register and the Southern California News Group. He's covered the Ducks since 2005, including their Stanley Cup season in 2006-07, for the Los Angeles Times and the Daily Breeze before returning to the beat in 2018-19 for SCNG. He also covered the Lakers for five seasons, including their back-to-back NBA championships in 2009 and 2010. He is a Long Beach State graduate.
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Aquaman is the talk of Hollywood and Jason Momoa is the "King of Hollywood" right now.
Recently, Jason Momoa appeared on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon in a trident throwing contest and brought a new clip from the movie along with him.
In the clip, Aquaman (Jason Momoa) and Mera (Amber Heard) are fighting for their lives and for Atlantis against The Trench. This comes on the heels of Momoa showing a clip to Good Morning America along with Patrick Wilson and Amber Heard. Patrick Wilson recently brought an unseen clip of the movie to The Late Show with Stephen Colbert. This makes 5 new clips of the film shown this week during the main leg of the U.S. press tour.


Navigating the produce aisle has turned into an endless search for 'pure' fruits and vegetables free scary-sounding chemicals.
As we become more wary, it's important to consider what we're voting for with our hard-earned dollars. How bad are these chemicals for humans? How about the environment? What are we willing to sacrifice to ensure our produce is safe to eat?
We decided to take a look into the two most common types of chemicals found in our food to see if it's worth paying the extra dollar for organic, or locally-grown produce.
A chlorine rinse is a combination of water and chlorine bleach. It is used to rinse produce in order reduce the chances of us consuming potentially harmful bacterias found on fresh food (such as E.coli and Salmonella). These chlorine bleach solutions typically contain either sodium hypochlorite or chlorine dioxide.
Unfortunately, chlorine rinses are not that effective: only 10 percent of bacteria is removed with a bleach solution (and we can all remember the country-wide E.coli scare this year). And if E.coli isn't unappetizing enough, occasionally traces of the stronger cleaners can remain on the food. Since bleach, even diluted in water, can be toxic, it's highly recommended to rewash fresh foods before eating them.
The short answer is: yes. The FDA's formula for chlorine bleach rinses is 1 tsp - 1 Tbsp of fresh (less 6 months old), unscented bleach for every gallon of water. The fresh produce should be soaked in this solution for 10 minutes, and then rinsed thoroughly in another bowl with running water for 5 minutes. When used this way, chlorine bleach is safe to consume.
The longer answer is: yes, BUT this method is largely ineffective: it is enough to wash and scrub fresh produce with clean water. Additionally, cooking fresh produce is often enough to kill any unwanted microorganisms.
This method can also be dangerous. While we consume very low levels of chlorine bleach in our food, individual workers who rinse and package treated produce are exposed to higher, more dangerous, concentrations. The two active ingredients in bleach can cause several negative health outcomes, including skin irritation, blisters, burning pain, sore throat, coughing, and general respiratory distress.
The use of chlorine bleach can also lead to environmental pollution. Sodium hypochlorite is particularly damaging to the environment. It is a registered pesticide that is toxic to freshwater fish and invertebrates, and poisonous to plants.
If that doesn't sound bad enough, sodium hypochlorite increases soil pH and breaks down to form hypochlorite. Additional chemical reactions cause hypochlorite to produce and release carcinogenic molecules (trihalomethanes) into the atmosphere.
We're all familiar with this term, but pesticides are actually a group of different chemicals. The main pesticide groups are antimicrobials, fungicides, herbicides, and insecticides (see the full list!).
When it comes to the food system, pests affect productivity by eating or spoiling otherwise good crops. Additionally, pests like rodents or mosquitoes can carry bacteria and viruses that are dangerous to our health. Pesticides decrease this risk and make food last longer in storage. In doing all this, pesticides "improve" the quality of food: think about a worm-eaten apple compared to an untouched one, which one would you rather eat?!).
The short answer is: yes, BUT. The majority of the fresh fruits and vegetables we eat contain minimal traces of pesticides. At such low concentrations, these pesticides aren't toxic to humans and can be washed away with water.
And it's not just one type of pesticide per crop. An apple, for example, can be sprayed up to 16 times with 30 different chemicals.
Sometimes these fresh foods don't get washed or processed correctly before ending up at the grocery store. In one case, USDA researchers found lettuce in the market with concentrations of a toxic pesticide (Oxydemeton methyl) at more than twice the dose deemed safe for a six year old child. While this isn't the usual case, it goes to show that dangerous pesticides can make it onto our plates in significant quantities.
Pesticide exposure can induce oxidative stress. This is turn can cause diabetes, high blood pressure, heart disease, neurodegenerative diseases (like Parkinson's and Alzheimer's), cancer and more.
Additionally, pesticide exposure can disrupt the human endocrine system and cause reproductive problems.
Pesticide exposure can lead to mood disorders, depression, anxiety, and suicide. So, all around, bad stuff.
If this is what pesticides can do to humans, think of the effects they have on other species! Pesticide usage to target real pests (that kill crops or spread disease) doesn't occur in a vacuum. Killing the intended pest can lead to negative impacts for many other 'innocent' animals and insects. Bees are an example of the terrible environmental impact of pesticides: in 2015-2016 alone, the U.S. bee population decreased by 44 percent. Compare this statistic with the rampant use of Imidacloprid (found of 48 percent of grapes and 20 percent of apples), Bifenthrin (found on 24 percent of strawberries and 25 percent of cherry tomatoes), both bee toxins– and a grim picture of the effects of pesticides becomes clear.
Pesticides often create negative environmental effects far outside their application zones. This because the chemicals infiltrate surface and groundwater, and break down into the atmosphere at large. This creates ecological stress for surrounding plants, insects, birds, and mammals. Pesticides can also be ingested second hand (ex. a bird or fish eating an affected insect).
The experts agree: the benefits of eating fresh fruits and vegetables outweigh the potential risks of consuming the chemicals used in the growing and packaging process. So, if you're limited in your spending, stick to the 'standard' options in the produce aisle!
However, if you're able to spend the extra dollar or two, opt for organic–or even better–local produce.
In both instances, you're eliminating harmful chemicals from your own diet, while also choosing to avoid buying into farming methods that are harmful for workers and the environment alike.
On the other hand, local food does not have this problem. While local can mean many things to many people, it's largely centered around the idea of growing and selling produce to the immediate community. This has translated to people choosing to identify as 'locavores', or participating in 100-mile diets. This point of view not only prioritizes chemical-free farming, but also encourages small and local businesses to flourish and entire communities to come together around sharing good food.
It's important to note that local and organic aren't mutually exclusive. Many local farms operate using organic principles. However, don't limit your purchasing behavior to just organic produce.
Many small farmers choose not to go through the long and expensive process of getting a USDA organic certification, even though they follow all the rules. Organic is also a term that is very rarely applied to alternative farming methods, like hydroponics or aquaponics, even though neither require the use of any kind of chemicals.
Check out this Eat Wild guide to find pasture-raised meat in your area. You can also use this USDA farmers market directory to for sourcing fresh produce! And, if you're a business looking to source local food, check out Grown by Freight Farms, our hydroponic farming service that puts a farm right at your location.


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The Thermo
Joe Odas
Hard Knocks
Direct Marketing and the Time I Ripped Off PCH of Playboy and Sports Illustrated Magazines at Age 12
12-year-old boys are disgusting. I was one...and in some ways still am one. We were messy, did stupid things, and barely just at the age of independence. I am grateful to have the mother that I have for all the grief that I gave her in that period of my life. I can only pray for mine and my wife's sake that our expectant boy is neat and doesn't leave crumbs all over the place. With my genetics, it's wishful thinking. But it's not like I ever humped a warm Apple pie or anything like that.
With lots of unsupervised time with my parents being divorced and neither parent coming home until 5-6 PM, there was lots of mischief to get into after I was through playing wiffle ball, Super Nintendo, or when my shows consisting of "Sally Jessy Raphael" and "Where in the World is Carmen Sandiego?" were over.
Being the first one home, I was usually the one to get the mail. So one day I took the mail out of the box, set it out on the table and was shocked at what I saw. The mailing from Publishers Clearing House read, "Joseph Odas...You Could Be the Grand Prize Winner of $10,000,000!" I felt like the luckiest preteen boy in the world. Who else ever gets the possibility to win millions of dollars for doing absolutely nothing when they are 12? I felt really special!
There was a catch though. To be eligible for the grand prize, you had to subscribe to two magazines. I checked the list and saw the familiar fare - National Geographic, Reader's Digest, People, Playboy....Playboy? How could it be this easy to get erotica? This was back in the day when a kid could order cigarettes from the local sandwich shop and the delivery guy wouldn't care about dropping them off if you said your parent was in the shower.
"I say go for it.", my 18 month older brother convinced me. He had the power of persuasion over me like the time he convinced me to get "Cyborg Justice" for the Sega Genesis with the gift money I received on my tenth birthday because it was a "cool game". I played it three times. I figured this was one of those situations where I would act and beg for forgiveness if I were to get caught. The only problem was that I didn't have any stamps.
I didn't realize that the postage was included with the envelope. Like a schmuck, I searched around the house desperately trying to find a stamp. Here's what I came across in my 1995 WWE (WWF at the time) Fan Club Membership Box:
Success! Screw Elvis and Abraham Lincoln. I was going to use a stamp of Paul Bearer or Razor Ramon to send my mail. So I checked off Playboy and Sports Illustrated since I needed to pick an additional magazine. I was really into sports but I suppose I was also looking forward to the swimsuit edition. I walked down the street to my mailbox and dropped in the return envelope while at the same time not too optimistic that this would work. It seemed too easy. I mean could you imagine the look on the postal workers face when they saw this staring back at them on the envelope:
Yes. I used the Doink the Clown stamp on the envelope. Doink the friggin Clown. But it must have worked, because a few weeks later I had my grubby little hands on the November 1995 issue of Playboy with Raquel's daughter Tahnee Welch on the cover. I would be lying if I said that I chose Playboy for the articles, but the celebrity interviews were filled with more colorful language than other magazines that I had read at the time. The celebrities always seemed more open and I liked the candid style. The joke section was also very memorable.
But it was Sports Illustrated that would be game changing for me. It was through this publication that I discovered Peter King and the late Paul "Dr. Z" Zimmerman. Their writings on the happenings of the NFL in the 1996 season were key to me in an era when I didn't have internet access yet and the local newspapers mostly covered the New York and Philadelphia teams. I was introduced to the greatness of Peyton Manning and the sharp orange and white colored Tennessee Volunteers. The late William Nack's article on Ohio State linebacker Andy Katzenmoyer had me thinking "The Big Kat" could be the next Butkus or Singletary - it's unfortunate that due to early career injuries that would never come to be.
For several weeks, it never occurred to me how I was going to pay for these magazines. It's not like I had a credit card or a checkbook. The Sports Illustrated would arrive weekly while the Playboy would arrive monthly. It was kind of stressful knowing that I had to rush to the mailbox before my Mom did even on the weekends. "I'll get the mail, Mom", as if I was being helpful. No, I just didn't want to get caught. If not for the fact that I would probably end up being severely punished, I didn't want to have to deal with the extreme embarrassment of explaining to my mother how I "bought" nudie magazines and had them shipped to the house and why I didn't just bribe someone older to buy them for me. The anxiety gave me kind of an adrenaline rush, like someone playing Texas Hold'em who just went all-in.
The December 1995 edition of Playboy with Farrah Fawcett on the cover was delivered to the house without a hitch. As I checked to the back of the magazine for a preview of the next month's edition, I was ecstatic to see that my celebrity crush at the time Pamela Anderson was going to be featured in a "Best of" centerfold. What teenage boy didn't love Pamela Anderson at the time? She was everyone's favorite "Baywatch" babe, Tool Time Girl, and soon to be movie star. Anderson shot to stardom after being featured on the cover of the October 1989 issue and being selected as the centerfold for February 1990 edition. She was the 1990's Marilyn Monroe. It was at this time that I received my first invoice. I had owed $32.00 for my small collection of magazines. I thought if I threw it away maybe it would disappear.
Christmas was coming and I was hoping that it could come a little early with January issue coming sometime in December. The anxiety increased. That anxiety would turn to full blown panic and embarrassment when I received a call one Saturday afternoon at my father's house. "JOSEPH! What the hell is this filth doing in the mail!" My Mom was furious. She was even more pissed when the "disappearing invoice" turned into a past due notice which arrived seeking payment for the magazines. There was no plea bargaining - I was grounded. I never found out to this day if the $32.00 was ever paid. Legend has it that my Mom called Publishers Clearing House directly and complained that they sold Playboys to a 12-year-old boy without any identification and they wiped out the bill completely. She probably paid it off directly sparing my credit score. PCH - if you're still looking for me - I think the statute of limitations has expired for my crime.
I never did win that $10,000,000, but several years ago I did receive one of the greatest Mom trolls in history:
She kept the magazines all these years just to rub it in my face that I couldn't beat the system. Thanks Mom!
I hope that you like the branding of "The Thermo" as my blog. I was going with the whole heat = fire = lit deal. If you like my article, please share and like on social media and subscribe to The Thermo for future editions of my blog. Tune in later this week when I cover the marketing of the US Women's Soccer team as they return to play for the National Women's Soccer League (NWSL). Until next time!
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Erskine has been looking after veterans for almost 100 years and is the leading care organisation for ex-Service men and women in Scotland. The devastation of the First World War highlighted the fact that there were insufficient hospital facilities to care for those who were wounded in battle. Thanks to the generosity of the people of Scotland, the first Erskine Hospital, then The Princess Louise Scottish Hospital for Limbless Sailors and Soldiers, was opened in October 1916. Of the many thousands of British veterans who were disabled in battle, one in five was treated at Erskine.
Learn more about Erskine here.


I just ordered my first AR-15 rifle. I ordered the M&P 15 sport II. It has really good reviews on Youtube and on gun forums. My son built his AR and we have had such a fun time shooting it that I had to have one. I didn't want to fool with a build for my first AR so I started looking and reading and learning. Based on what I found the M&P Sport II is a good entry level AR with a simple setup and some good features for the money. So anyway with all the gun enthusiasts on here I thought I would ask for your thoughts, critiques, etc.
My neighbor has one and we have shot together many times. He has never had any trouble with the M&P at all. I have compared it to my SIG M400 heavy barrel and my Colt M4 6920. I will add that he has not had any issues with his M&P at all. The M&P is a good sound well made weapon for your first AR and will serve you well. I almost purchased one a few months ago, however I got a great buy on the colt at $200 less than the M&P. Maybe Tbird or others can give you a more technical response.
My only issue with any of my AR's is keeping magazines full.
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I like the looks of the M&P 15. I think you'll enjoy shooting that weapon, buy plenty bullets.
The M&P 15 is a sound dependable rifle. It is well made and holds its' resale value well.
Building is a personal thing that some do and some don't. I happen to be one that does and I do it to save a few bucks and I enjoy it. I have not found a custom build that could not be found somewhere already put together.
Well, I finally got the gun and the first thing I did was break it down and clean it well. Then I lubed it up and went to the back of my place to shoot. I must say that it is a sweet shooting little gun and packs quite a punch. I am very satisfied with the quality and feel of the rifle. It sure is fun to run a few rounds through it even though I was just target shooting. The main reason I got the rifle, other than just fun, is I have been seeing quite a few coyotes crossing my place. They are always about 200 yards away and I didnt have a gun that would reach them. I figure once I get this one dialed in and get used to shooting it they are gonna be in trouble. I was able to pick up a box of 55 grain soft points in .223 so I figure that will ruin a coyotes day if I can get a shot.
Tim, I just ran across this thread you started and it reminded me of an option you might look into that adds another dimension for your AR shooting fun. It turns your AR into full auto and is perfectly legal and looks to be an easy add on and costs around $300 if memory serves. It's called something like a bump-stock or something like that. There are some youtube vids you might like to watch.
Only problem with it is you would probably want to start reloading your own ammo cause you going to go thru rounds pretty quick!
I'll see if I can find the website, I think I marked it. Then i'll share it with you.
Found it. Here's the link.
Hey BOB, thanks for posting that!I haven't seen that before. That's pretty slick.
Has anyone out there used one of these? I ask because it states you need to order a left-hand stock if you are a lefty.I just wonder if it can even be operated by someone that shoulders their weapon from the opposite side?


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Do You Know… What Are Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs)?
Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs) are living organisms whose genetic material has been artificially manipulated (Genetically Modified, or GM) in a laboratory through Genetic Engineering (GE). This creates combinations of plant, animal, bacteria, and virus genes that do not occur in nature or through traditional crossbreeding methods.
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An American Faces the Facts
Kissinger at Davos, 2022
Kissinger is aware of the possible catastrophe looming as a result of American action in Ukraine
Henry Kissinger: [00:02:59] Let me thank you for letting me return to Davos, because it is such a crucial forum for the exchange of ideas all over the world. But the outcome of this turning point — it's not yet obvious, because there are a number of issues which are still under consideration within the realm of the decision-makers and of course, many evolutions that are going on that will affect the outcome.
Let me sketch the issues. The most vivid at the moment is the war in Ukraine, and the outcome of that war, both in the military and political sense, will affect relations between groupings of countries, which I will mention in a minute. And the outcome of any war and the peace settlement, and the nature of that peace settlement — it will determine whether the combatants remain permanent adversaries, or whether it is possible to fit them into an international framework.
About eight years ago, when the idea of membership of Ukraine in NATO came up, I wrote an article in which I said that the ideal outcome would be if Ukraine could be constituted as a neutral kind of state, as a bridge between Russia and Europe. Rather than, it's the front line of groupings within Europe. I think that opportunity is now- does not now exist in the same manner, but it could still be conceived as an ultimate objective. In my view, movement towards negotiations and negotiations on peace need to begin in the next two months so that the outcome of the war should be outlined. But before it could create upheaval and tensions that will be ever-harder to overcome, particularly between the eventual relationship of Russia, Georgia and of Ukraine towards Europe. Ideally, the dividing line should return the status quo ante. I believe to join the war beyond Poland would draw- turn it into a war and not about the freedom of Ukraine, which has been undertaken with great cohesion by NATO, but into against Russia itself and so, that seems to me to be the dividing line that it is just impossible to define. It will be difficult for anybody to gauge of that. Modifications of that may occur during the negotiations, which of course, have not yet been established, but which should begin to be the return of the major participants as the war develops, and I have given an outline of a possible military outcome. But would like to keep in mind that any modifications of that could complicate the negotiations in which Ukraine has a right to be a significant participant, but in which one hopes that they match the heroism that they have shown in the war with wisdom for the balance in Europe and in the world at large — a relationship that will develop as a result of this war, between Ukraine — which will be probably the strongest conventional power on the continent — and the rest of Europe will develop over a period of time.
But one has to look both at the relationship of Europe to Russia over a longer period and in a manner that is separated from the existing leadership whose status, however, will be affected internally over a period of time by its performance in this in this period. Looked at from a long-term point of view, Russia has been, for 400 years, an essential part of Europe, and European policy over that period of time has been affected, fundamentally, by its European assessment of the role of Russia. Sometimes in an observing way, but on a number of occasions as the guarantor, or the instrument, by which the European balance could be re-established. Current policy should keep in mind the restoration of this role is important to develop, so that Russia is not driven into a permanent alliance with China. But European relations with it are not the only key element of this [unintelligible].
China and United States, we know that in the next years have to come to some definition of how to conduct the long-term relationship of countries, it depends on their strategic capacities, but also on their interpretation of these capacities. In recent years, China and the United States evolved into a relationship that is unique in each side's history. That is that they, from the point of view of strategic potential, they are the greatest threat to each other — in fact, the only military threat that each side needs to deal with continuously. And so the challenge, the period in which I was involved in the creation of this relationship, in which it was thought that a period of permanent collaboration might emerge of the two countries becoming [unintelligible] has been partly jeopardized and for the period probably terminated by the growth in the strategic and technical competence of each other. So on that level, there is an inherent adversarial aspect. The challenge is whether this adversarial aspect can be mitigated and progressively eased by the diplomacy that both sides conduct and it cannot be done unilaterally by one side. So, both sides have to come to the conviction that some easing of the political relationship is essential because they are in a position that has never existed before — plainly, that a conflict with modern technology, conducted in the absence of any preceding arms control negotiations, so they have no established criteria of limitations, will be a catastrophe for mankind.
Whatever their differences within the context of historical politics, the leaders have an obligation to prevent this and ensure, at a minimum, permanent consultations, serious consultations on the subject, legal gameplays on a permanent basis. And then it's an evolution of this.
Of course, there are many unfinished periods in the future of world. The emergence of additional nuclear powers, of which the most urgent is the rise of Iran and the consequent divisions in the Middle East. And as in the period directly affected by the Ukrainian issue, but affected by the balance that will emerge, the rise of countries like India and Brazil and other countries, will have to be integrated into an international system. They seem to me to be the key issues, together with the fact that the Ukraine conflict has produced a rupture in the economic arrangements that have been made in the period before, so that the definition and operation of a global system will have to be reconsidered.
It is these challenges I put forward as an analogy, but I believe they must be overcome, if we are not going to live in an increasingly confrontational and chaotic world.
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I'm a fan of simple outfits, ones you don't really have to put too much thought into. But sometimes a downside of this is that they can then a bit too simple, or not quite finished. This is where accessories can come into play. I've been loving them this summer, and I have a few favourites so I thought I'd share the love.
I've been wearing this shade, a lot, this summer. Basically - with everything. It goes with so many outfits, including my UO floral Bardot dress, plain white tees and navy. Depending on my mood, and what I'm wearing, I've been pairing this Accessorize statement necklace with this Lola Rose drop down tear. They look beautiful together and they're not too OTT to be considered garish. As a past addition, I pop this Lola Rose bracelet on (matches the necklace perfectly), and the Accessorize earrings to match the statement necklace.
I haven't really worn earrings too much this past year, I found most of those I owned irritated my ears and it was just easier to let it lie. But, I've loved wearing some beautiful statement ones recently and have found they've really helped to finish an outfit off - especially if I've got my hair in a pony, or my outfit is super simple. These rose gold circle earrings from New Look have probably been my most commonly worn pair as they go with everything. They're super simple, but also really stand out - I've had so many compliments from these. These gorgeous Accessorize lilac drop earrings are so different, they just stand out. I also have the necklace to match (was MIA, and possible hiding in a number of different handbags) and the two together make a real statement. I also feel they're super summery. And then these multi-coloured jewelled drop earrings from New Look are something else. They just go with everything - but I also love to wear them then I'm in a super simple single colour outfit - not so much patterned - as I feel it's where they make the most impact.
When I'm wearing something a little brighter, or I just feel like being quite low key, I love to just throw on some muted tones, generally in the form of a bracelet or long necklace. This black and grey beauty is from Lola Rose, as is the little pink beaded number. And then the gold bracelet and pink drop down stone necklace is good old Accessorize.
These are definitely my favourite accessories right now - a lot are old school and aren't really available anymore (sorry!) but there is still some similar products out there from the same brands. I'd love to know what your current summer accessories are!


Here is a very retro and cool way to make use of those old floppy disk you have hiding way back in the closet.
With a few simple steps you can have a unique way to keep all those unruly pens under control.
First thing you want to do is drill holes for the zip ties to go in. In each corner measure about 1/4 from the corner, and drill holes. You may want to change this measurement depending on the type of disk you have. Mine had a square indention near most of the corners that I lined up my holes with. Make sure you hold the corners of the disk because they can split and tear up easily while you are drilling.
After the holes are drilled, use zipties to connect the disks to each other at the corners. Keep all the ties fairly loose until you get all them through the disks. Start with the four sides and finish with the bottom disk. Now that all your ties are connected and through the disks, cinch them up tight and you are good to go!


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By operating a vessel on Kentucky waters, you have consented to be tested for alcohol or drugs if requested by a law enforcement official. If you refuse to be tested, you will be subject to arrest and punishment consistent with the penalties described above.
Those convicted of boating while intoxicated or under the influence of any substance which impairs his or her driving ability will be subject to a fine of $200 to $250 upon a first conviction.
Upon a second conviction, the person will be subject to a fine of $350 to $500.
Upon a third or subsequent conviction, a person will be subject to a fine of $600 to $1,000, or imprisonment for at least 30 days, or both a fine and jail time.


Accra, June 3, GNA - Mariano Barreto, head coach of the senior national team, Black Stars has called for a truce in the on - going press circus over the Bernard Don Bortey and John Painstil theft affair.
Speaking to the media, the coach said it is important for all to note that even though the matter is still hot and everybody wants to know what really happened, all involved must be circumspect I their utterances so as not to destroy the players career.
He said it is important for all involved in fanning the issue to remember that the two are national players and anything done to tarnish their image will not affect the players alone but the national team as a whole.
"How do you think the whole world would think of Ghana if I take Bortey and Painstil to the Olympics Games in Athens when we ourselves have labelled them as thieves"
"At the moment nobody knows who is speaking the truth as the two players are all giving their own versions of what happened"
"This is not to mean that the truth should not be searched for, but the whole incident should not be turned into a media circus that nobody would win at the end but rather destroy the budding careers of the two players", he added.
It would be recalled that recently, stories started circulating on the Internet linking Bortey to the theft of a gold watch and unspecified amount of money from the locker room of Meccabi Tel Aviv Club whilst the player was on trials.
Bortey later denied the allegation and accused John Painstil of framing him up to ensure that he does not get the contract. Painstil later came out to deny Bortey's innocence and issued an ultimatum to Bortey to come clean and set the records straight.


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See [http://wiki.eclipse.org/Jetty/Reference/Jetty_Architecture Jetty Architecture] for graphical representations of the interactions among connectors and handlers.
See [[Jetty/Reference/Jetty_Architecture|Jetty Architecture]] for graphical representations of the interactions among connectors and handlers.
* login services that provide authentication checking.
Not all Jetty features are configured in <tt>jetty.xml</tt>. There are several optional configuration files that share the same format as <tt>jetty.xml</tt> and, if specified, concatenate to it. These configuration files are also stored in <tt>$JETTY_HOME/etc/</tt>, and examples of them are in [http://dev.eclipse.org/svnroot/rt/org.eclipse.jetty/jetty/trunk/jetty-server/src/main/config/etc/ svn].
Not all Jetty features are configured in <tt>jetty.xml</tt>. There are several optional configuration files that share the same format as <tt>jetty.xml</tt> and, if specified, concatenate to it. These configuration files are also stored in <tt>$JETTY_HOME/etc/</tt>, and examples of them are in [http://dev.eclipse.org/viewsvn/index.cgi/jetty/trunk/jetty-server/src/main/config/etc/?root=RT_JETTY SVN Repository].
* [[Jetty/Feature/Start.jar|Start.jar]] selects the configuration files to use.
Jetty7 includes support for XBean, allowing you to use an XML format to customize Jetty within an XBean configuration file. For more information, see [[Jetty/Howto/Configure_Jetty_with_XBean|Configuring Jetty with XBean]].
Because Jetty configuration can be considered as calling setters on a collection of POJOs, regardless of the actual method used, the [http://download.eclipse.org/jetty/stable-7/apidocs/ apidocs] are the ultimate resource for configuration.
The [http://download.eclipse.org/jetty/stable-7/apidocs/ Jetty API docs] are the ultimate resource for configuration, regardless of the configuration method you use. This is because Jetty configuration can be considered as calling setters on a collection of POJOs.
See Jetty Architecture for graphical representations of the interactions among connectors and handlers.
You can develop both standard web applications and embedded web applications by writing code. The basic approach is to install the required Jetty-7 jars and dependencies on your class path and then write and run a variation of one of the examples in the Embedding Jetty Tutorial.
For more information on developing against the Jetty API, as well as explanations of other tools, including the Jetty Maven, Ant, and OSGi plugins, see: How to Develop Jetty.
Above all, study the examples in the Jetty 7 Latest Source XRef.
Jetty XML offers XML equivalents to code. It is based on Java's Reflection API. Classes in the java.lang.reflect represent Java methods and classes, such that you can instantiate objects and invoke their methods based on their names and argument types. Behind the scenes, Jetty's XML config parser translates the XML elements and attributes into Reflection calls.
Not all Jetty features are configured in jetty.xml. There are several optional configuration files that share the same format as jetty.xml and, if specified, concatenate to it. These configuration files are also stored in $JETTY_HOME/etc/, and examples of them are in SVN Repository.
Start.jar selects the configuration files to use.
jetty XML Usage describes the process of merging configuration files.
You can embed Jetty in an application. This is an alternative to bundling your application as a standard WAR to be deployed in Jetty. Jetty is designed to work as a software component that can be instantiated and used in a Java program just like any any POJO. For more information and configuration instructions, see Embedding Jetty.
You can use almost any IoC-style framework, including Spring and XBean, to assemble and configure Jetty.
Jetty7 includes support for XBean, allowing you to use an XML format to customize Jetty within an XBean configuration file. For more information, see Configuring Jetty with XBean.
The Jetty API docs are the ultimate resource for configuration, regardless of the configuration method you use. This is because Jetty configuration can be considered as calling setters on a collection of POJOs.
This page was last modified 13:56, 23 April 2013 by Jesse McConnell. Based on work by Shirley Boulay, Greg Wilkins and Athena Yao.


A school is a place where people go to learn. In a school, one or more teachers or professors help pupils or students with learning. Today, most countries require that children go to school for a number of years, so that they can learn some of what they need later in life, such as reading, writing, and some basic math. However children with mental issues that are too much for the school to handle are not required to attend. These children must be given other ways to receive required schooling. Colleges, universities and high schools are different types of schools. Vocational schools teach skills people need for jobs.
Some people attend school longer than others. This is because some jobs require more training than others. At first, one teacher is able to teach all subjects, but later, teachers are specialized and they only teach a few subjects.
Common subjects taught include science, arts such as music and humanities, like geography and history, and languages.
There are special schools, too. That way, a truck driver that wants to get a better job later can again go to a specialized people school.
Some schools are for boys and some schools are for girls; they only accept boys, or girls, but not both. Schools were often attached to religious buildings. That way, a religion place also had a school. Since there are only monks in a monastery, this was often also true for the school, which only accepted boys. Going to a school also meant learning about religion.
Because of religion or ethics, schools help to form pupils so they can make a difference between right and wrong.
Pedagogy is the science about teaching (children). There are different approaches to teaching. Similarly, certain schools use different approaches.
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Apps in LifeDrive partition don't show up in Favorites or built-in Launcher??
I had to movve a bunch of apps from Internal to LifeDrive but now I can't add them to Favorites & I also can't categorize them. Is my only solution to use a 3rd party launcher?
Yes, your choices are a third party launcheror apps that create shortcuts to apps on your drive such as PowerRun. Personally, I am using PowerRun version 1.3.1. It has been working great. No problems.
Apps and datafile should be put into the Lifedrive\Applications directory. The OS looks there, some older apps may not find their data there and be 'hardwired' to look in the old SD card neighborhood and you will have to add the Palm\Launcher direcdtory to store those files. The Lifedrive\Documents folder was intended for Doc2Go datafiles only and many other programs don't know to look there. The standard OS can find the files if you put them in the right place. Power-run is great if you want to 'organize' your stuff to places the OS was not designed to look.
If its the dufault launcher is your phone rooted?
Did you perhaps uninstall the default launcher using a root tool like link to SD?
The internal memory cards of some Android devices are partitioned for app storage and installation. Some of them have partitions that are quite small such as one Gigabyte or smaller. The remainder of the storage cannot be used for apps.
If it keeps saying not enough memory space then chances are the app partition is full. The only way to free up some space is to uninstall some apps that are stored there but not being used. You can see which apps can be uninstalled in Settings > Apps and look at them one by one to see if an uninstall option is listed. Simply click *uninstall* to remove them from the app storage partition. This will free up some extra space for some new apps or for updates to older apps you still like and use.
Also some of the apps might show an option to move them to an external SD card (if your device has a slot for one and if an SD card in inserted therein). Do move any and all to the external SD card of you have that option as that will also free up that space from the internal SD card.
This usually happens when moving apps to the SD Card with the stock Launcher (i.e., through the "Manage Aapplications" menu).
3. Reset it to factory.
4. Install Launcher Pro & Launcher Switcher.
5. Reinstall the apps that you had.
I don't think you can do that because it is the Samsung built-in/default launcher and it comes pre-loaded with your tablet. If you don't like it (I assume that's why you would want to get rid of it), install other app launchers, such as Apex Launcher, Nova Launcher, etc. from the Play Store and use any of those as your app launcher.
Phone is getting an error message: "Unfortunately Launcher Has Stopped."
Swipe from right to left 2-3 times to show the ALL list.
The Nexus 7 does not come with a built in camera app. I guess Google figures since there is only a front-facing camera that folks won't be taking too many photos.
I recently came across an app on Google play that will allow you to launch the camera to easily take photos. You can find the Camera Launcher App for Nexus 7 on Google Play.


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Find out how Goh Pei Ling, Acting Deputy Director (Land Reclamation Section 1) in Infrastructure and Reclamation Department at the Housing and Development Board, is literally changing the shape of Singapore and making sustainability more than just a buzzword.
As a land-scarce country, Singapore has been reclaiming land since the 19th century, typically through infill, the traditional method of land reclamation. Infill relies heavily on sand procurement, which leaves Singapore susceptible to price fluctuations of sand imports. In a bid to substantially reduce our dependence on sand, the government continues to explore alternative land reclamation practices like polders. Pei Ling spearheads the polder initiative at Pulau Tekong.
"Polder development is a breakthrough in how Singapore could reclaim land in the future," Pei Ling says. "Not only will creating new land through empoldering provide a sustainable alternative for Singapore to meet long-term land needs, but it also offers the flexibility to adapt to the evolving coastal environment and sea level."
Aerial view of the pilot polder project taking place at Pulau Tekong. This first-of-its-kind land reclamation project is meant to reduce Singapore's dependency on sand imports. (Photo credit: HDB)
Essentially, a polder is a reclaimed tract of land that is below surrounding sea level. It is typically protected by a dike. "The polder is then managed by a system of drainage canals and pumps which control the water levels within it," Pei Ling explains. Rainwater is channelled by drains to a stormwater collection pond, while a central pumping station circulates the water to ensure good water quality. Meanwhile, a drainage pumping system pumps excess water out to the sea. This network of drains and water pumping systems prevent the polder from becoming waterlogged.
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Singapore's population is expected to increase to 6.9 million by 2030, so the need to create more homes, working and recreational environments inevitably puts pressure on finding more space. With the completion of this pilot project, the 8,100,000 square metres of Polder will add approximately the size of two Toa Payoh towns to Singapore's overall land mass at Pulau Tekong. With more land freed up for military exercises, the government can begin shifting old bases to make space for residential and commercial developments.
Having been with HDB for 13 years now, Pei Ling is no stranger to sustainability projects. She was involved in the creation of My WaterWay@Punggol, Singapore's longest man-made waterway. An environmentally sustainable project to intensify the surrounding greenery, it has brought waterfront recreational facilities and transformed Punggol into a vibrant waterfront town, boosting biodiversity in the area by about 20% since its launch.
Land reclamation methods, even ones designed to leave as small a biological footprint as polders, could bring about negative environmental impact in the form of biodiversity loss. "Understanding the possible implications, we work closely with non-governmental organisations and the National Parks Board (NParks) to study how best we could avoid or minimise the impact," says Pei Ling.
One example is Pulau Unum, a small isle on the northern coast of Pulau Tekong. "We have avoided reclaiming over Pulau Unum to preserve its biodiversity," she says. "Instead, a water channel is created between the polder and Pulau Unum to allow water exchange around the island for mangrove growth." The team has also worked with NParks to identify important species of mangroves and terrestrial plants to conserve or replant.
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The success of this pilot project at Pulau Tekong could spell endless possibilities for Singapore's coastal management in the future. "Polders allow for flexibility to adapt to the rising sea level," Pei Ling explains. "For normal reclaimed land, it will be difficult to raise the land level once there is intense development on the land. However, for a polder, the dike crest can be elevated progressively whenever necessary if sea level is projected to rise further."
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Facebook Live Man Jailed
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Person giving evidence was streamed live from court
A South Wales man has been sent to prison for Facebook Live streaming at court
David Davies, from Llantwit Fadre, was sitting in the public gallery of Cardiff Crown Court on Monday 20th February, when he Facebook Live streamed a person giving evidence in live proceedings.
Officers were contacted by a member of the public who saw the footage online, Davies returned to court on Tuesday 21st February to watch the case resume, where he was arrested.
Davies, aged 39 was put before the judge on the same day, where he was sentenced to 28 days imprisonment for contempt of court.
PC Richard Sellek said: "Unfortunately cases such as this are becoming more and more commonplace. There are prominent notices within all courts about the use of mobile phones before people enter the courtroom. This should serve as a warning to others who think that the law does not apply to them."
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Patty died Sept. 19, 2018, of ovarian cancer.
She came to campus from Birmingham Seaholm High School near Detroit. She dove with gusto into Princeton's academics, theatrics, carrels at Firestone Library, Elm Club where she was president, 35 University Place, Triangle Club, Woodrow Wilson School, and — most of all — being a devoted friend to many. Patty was passionate about her midwestern soda pop, Thomas Sweet ice cream, and Barbra Streisand.
After Princeton, Patty earned an MBA at Harvard Business School. She then worked at McKinsey, Bain, and F&M Distributors as vice president of marketing. In 1993 she founded Travel Education Institute, a chain of schools that trained individuals for careers in the travel industry. In 1997 she founded A-Plus Meetings and Incentives, which she and her beloved husband, Jay Klein, grew into a $25 million meeting-services company serving Fortune 500 companies. Patty and Jay lived in Miami Beach and traveled to more than 90 countries.
Patty fought her cancer for eight years with characteristic tenacity and good humor. She and Jay endowed the Patty Klein Ovarian Cancer Research Fund to support research at the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in Boston.
Patty is survived by Jay, sisters Linda and Sara, brother Bruce, and their families. We will never forget Patty and the way she lit up our campus, every gathering of friends, and the lives of all who knew her.


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Cooley Law School Cites Costs in Plans to Shutter Ann Arbor Campus
By Joel Applegate
JD Journal has the unhappy task of reporting that Cooley Law School has put a plan in place for shutting down its campus in Ann Arbor, Michigan in December of this year.
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The Lansing law school has assured its current students it will help with their transition to further education when the 2014 fall term, beginning in September, ends in December. School officials say plans are not written "in stone" at this time, but expect to follow through with this announcement made on Monday.
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School spokesman, Jim Robb, said the email announcement sent to students and obtained by the legal blog Above the Law was authentic. The school announced in June that in order to conserve funds, it was no longer accepting applications for enrollment on the Ann Arbor campus. Cooley's overall enrollment of approximately 2,200 to 2,300 students represents a drop of 200 from the previous year.
School officials have produced a plan designed to assist students as much as possible in the transition. That is, if it becomes necessary. Robb disclosed the plan is actually a contingency only in the event the targeted campus does close. "No decision to close the campus has been made yet," reported Robb. Neither has a timetable has been set while Cooley officials further assess staff and faculty outlays.
Students who have completed early enrollment will receive assistance in defraying costs engendered by the change of plans. Transportation costs, bar review expenses for graduates and other expenses associated with finishing a law degree will be provided. Cooley's Ann Arbor students will also receive extra counseling services to help them through the transition.
Cooley campuses in Auburn Hills, Grand Rapids, Tampa, Florida and the main campus in Lansing will be unaffected by the planned closure.
Partnership with Western Michigan University
Although Cooley Law School will survive, it will do so under a new name. Cooley has partnered with Western Michigan's law school in an affiliation that has already received the blessing of accreditation boards. WMU President John Dunn announced Monday that the school will become known as Western Michigan University Thomas M. Cooley Law School. Other law campuses besides Cooley are having their struggles, too. For U.S. law schools, The Wall Street Journal reported in January an 11% drop in enrollment from 2012 to 2013, a figure coming from the American Bar Association. The New York Times cites enrollment figures from the Law School Admission Council of 100,000 in 2004 dropping to an estimated enrollment of just 54,000 for Fall 2014 first year applicants.
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Chief magistrate James Ereemye Mawanda says he has given the parties' negotiations a last chance until the February 28, else he fixes the case for trial.
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Original Christmas Classics Gift Set (Blu-ray)
Posted in: Disc Reviews by Gino Sassani on January 4th, 2016
1.33:1 Fullscreen
DTS (English)
If you were a child in the 1960's or 1970's, you were around at the golden age of the Christmas television special. We just celebrated the 50th anniversary of A Charlie Brown Christmas, and there were a ton of holiday charms that came and went each year. But there were a handful that became classics and found their way to the airwaves every year in December. Of course, A Charlie Brown Christmas became one of these, and it is indeed among the best. It was not the only special to become beloved by generations of viewers. Now Dreamworks has brought together seven of the most memorable of these classics. This was a wonderful trip down memory lane for me, as it will be for millions of children of all ages who looked forward to these event broadcasts each and every year. Now you can watch them whenever you want. And they might not be just for Christmas anymore.
Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer (1964)
If there is a special to rival Peanuts in popularity it would be Rudolph. The stop-motion animated special first appeared in 1964, a full year before A Charlie Brown Christmas. It became the first and one of the best of these classics. Burl Ives starred as a snowman who told the story of the famous red-nosed reindeer who saved Christmas one foggy Christmas Eve. If you know the song, you pretty much know the story. Rudolph was born with that abnormal glowing honker and was treated rather badly by even Santa himself.
It was more than a Christmas story. It had a strong moral about people who might feel different and isolated from others. The idea was punctuated by an outcast elf who wanted to be a dentist instead of making toys. The theme would also appear in an island where misfit toys live their sad lives because no one will play with them. It's basically the story of The Ugly Duckling with the misfit becoming a hero instead of merely beautiful in the end.
The special is based on the Johnny Marks song, but it doesn't restrict itself to just the title song. Rankin and Bass brought the songwriter in to add more songs to the tale, all sung by Burl Ives in his snowman persona. The likes of Silver and Gold and Have a Holly Jolly Christmas have become annual classics in their own right. Ives provides the perfect voice for both the narration and songs.
The star here is the stop-motion animation. The Rankin and Bass folks developed a unique style that became somewhat of a trademark over the years. Today it's a rather dated technique that has been resurrected by the likes of Tim Burton. Of course, it goes back to the genius works of Willis O'Brian (King Kong) and Ray Harryhausen (Sinbad films). Here it's a bit lower-budget, but it has stood the test of time for over a half century. I suspect this reindeer still has legs and will be around for generations to come.
Frosty The Snowman (1969)
Another popular Christmas song served as the inspiration for this Rankin & Bass production. This time they went with the more traditional cell animation and the shorter half-hour format. Again the story pretty much follows the song. Frosty comes alive for Wendy and her friends when she uses a washed-up magician's hat to put the finishing touches on their snowman. He jumps to life shouting "Happy Birthday". Of course, the magician wants his discarded hat back and plots to steal it from the children even if it means "killing" Frosty.
The narration and singing is provided by yet another classic entertainer. This time it's Jimmy Durante as the postman who tells us the story. It was another perfect choice with another very distinctive voice.
The moral here included one of redemption. The villain magician has a change of heart after a conversation with Santa himself and rushes home to earn a visit from Saint Nick on Christmas Eve, leaving the hat and Frosty heading to the North Pole until it's safe to return the following winter.
Frosty Returns (1992)
John Goodman provides the voice of the famous snowman in this inferior follow-up to the classic cartoon. The story is a terribly contrived one of a corporate mogul who has created a product that instantly eliminates snow. Of course, he doesn't care what it's doing to the environment, and it's not a good thing for Frosty, either.
Rankin & Bass were long gone by this time, and so this one lacks the heart and charm of the original. Goodman is pretty much the only good thing about this one. It's by far the weakest of the collection and the only one I would not consider a classic. Even the narration of Jonathan Winters could not save this one, and it's pretty much best forgotten.
The Little Drummer Boy (1968)
Another traditional Christmas song provides the story. This one hasn't been seen quite so consistently as the others. It tells the story of a young orphan boy who has only animals for friends. He's been taken prisoner and forced to perform while his captor takes the gold he earns. They happen upon the Three Kings following the star to Bethlehem where he gets to give the performance of his life for the Baby Jesus.
This is another stop-motion feature that uses a redemption theme once again. The boy has become distrustful of people. He was the only survivor of a village that was once attacked. His encounter with the Kings and Jesus changes his heart.
The Cricket On The Hearth (1967)
This was one I actually hadn't seen before. It's one of the oldest stories to appear in a production, going all the way back to 1909 and D.W. Griffith. There have been at least six other versions filmed between the two films. This one features standard animation and appeared more on British television than it has here in the United States.
It's a Rankin & Bass production, but they had a little help this time out. Danny Thomas and Aaron Spelling were also in on the production with Thomas and his real-life daughter Marlo playing a father and daughter in the voice cast. In fact, this one has a pretty much all-star cast that also included Roddy McDowall and Ed Asner.
It's the story of a toymaker and his daughter who meet with misfortune. The daughter's lover is missing in action during wartime. She becomes blind, and the toymaker is forced to work for a toy company owned by a greedy man who takes advantage of the toymaker and sets designs on the daughter for a wife. It's all told from the perspective of a cricket voiced by McDowall, who adopts the family and attempts to bring them luck.
It's all based on a classic Charles Dickens story. Of course, his most famous story has been A Christmas Carol. Dickens made it a holiday tradition to publish a Christmas story each year for many years. This was actually one of the better known of the day. The story of Scrooge and his ghostly visits has long since overshadowed any of the other stories, and it's was a nice experience seeing this one for the first time.
Mr. Magoo's Christmas Carol (1962)
This is the oldest in the collection, but it was less of a holiday special and more a part of an ongoing cartoon series of the day. Jim Backus is best known as the millionaire Mr. Howell on Gilligan's Island. Before that show he was actually best known for the animated millionaire Mr. Magoo. Magoo was practically blind with large "Coke-bottle glasses" and a rather naive attitude toward life. His blindness allowed him to see pretty much what he wanted to see, and he would carry on happy, hapless, and the proof that ignorance is bliss.
This Magoo Christmas episode is a retelling of Charles Dickens' more popular Christmas story, A Christmas Carol. Magoo is performing the famous story on a stage, and we're pretty much watching this production as if we were in the audience.
Santa Claus Is Coming To Town (1970)
For some reason this one appears to have been neglected in recent years. It happens to be one of my favorite of the Rankin & Bass stop-motion productions, and I place it up there with Rudolph. It stars the voices of such icons as Fred Astaire and Mickey Rooney.
While it's based on yet another popular Christmas tune, this one is really an origin story for Santa Claus. Astaire plays a postman who has been asked plenty of questions about Santa over the years. So he tells us the story from his birth. We learn how he got his name, how he met Mrs. Claus, where the suit comes from, and why we hang stockings and Santa comes down the chimney. Pretty much anything you wanted to know about the jolly fellow is explained here.
The context is the setting of a village where an unhappy Burgermeister bans toys. Santa works with a local teacher to find ways of getting the toys to the children. These attempts become the basis for the traditions we observe today. There's a lot of the Rudolph charm here, and it's my vote for the most underrated in the collection.
Each special is presented in its original broadcast full-frame aspect ratio. This high-definition image presentation isn't going to show off your system or win any awards. The material is 50 years old for the most part, and these were intended as one-time television broadcasts. The restoration here is truly impressive. The prints are as clean as you'll ever see them. Of course, there are going to be small issues, but you just can't let any of that stand in your way of adding these classics to your video library. They sure as heck beat any earlier DVD release, and I intend to be watching these discs for years to come.
The DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 is there to serve the dialog and music that were the staples of these specials. Gone is the distortion on earlier DVD copies. You won't find aggressive mixes here, and that's exactly the way it should be. They surrounds are there for dynamic depth while still remaining true to the original broadcasts.
There are features that show you how to draw some of the characters, trivia countdowns, and sing-alongs.
For children these animated features were harbingers of school vacation and the holiday season. They served as stepping stones toward those magical days. These are certainly shows that will "go down in history".
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