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JASON S. CONVERSE
Jason S. Converse gravestone
B. December 21, 1821 in Brookfield, Orange County, VT
D. January 3, 1901 in Wauconda, Lake County, IL
Father: James A. Converse born November 5, 1775 in Stafford, Tolland County, CT son of Frederick Converse (1768-1828); married Lucinda Smith on December 23, 1802 in Randolph, Orange County, VT; James died September 1, 1828 in Berlin, Holmes County, OH; buried in East Lawn Cemetery in Mantua Center, Portage County, OH
Mother: Lucinda (Smith) Converse born August 26, 1779 in Windham County, CT; married James Converse on December 23, 1802 in Randolph, Orange County, VT; Lucinda died February 4, 1869 in Mantua, Portage County, OH; buried in East Lawn Cemetery, Mantua Center, Portage County, OH
Wife: Jane L. Lamphere born July 20, 1830 in Gainesville, Wyoming County, NY; married August 11, 1849 in Lake County, IL, daughter of Henry and Eunice Lamphere; died June 6, 1913 in Volo, Lake County, IL (See section pertaining to Jane (Lamphere) Converse buried in the Fort Hill Cemetery)
Cyrus R. Converse born June 1851 in Illinois in Fremont Center, Lake County, IL; married Bell C. Parks (1862-1938) on September 26, 1878 in Lake County, IL; Cyrus died July 13, 1922 in Deuel County, SD; buried in Grandview Cemetery, Gary, Deuel County, SD
Alma Lucretia (Converse) Walton born August 30, 1853 in Grant Township, Lake County, IL; married John Henry Walton (1848-1937) on January 5, 1875 in Volo, Lake County, IL; Alma died April 3, 1923 in Wauconda, Lake County, IL; Alma and John are buried in Volo Cemetery, Wauconda, Lake County, IL; According to the McHenry Plaindealer (McHenry IL) Thursday, April 12, 1923, page 4:
"DEATH OF MRS. ALMA WALTON
OCCURRED AT HER LATE HOME
AT VOLO APRIL 3
Mrs. Alma Lucretia Walton, nee Converse, was born in Grant township, Lake county, Ill., August 30, 1853. She was reared in this community and lived here all her life, which was 69 years, 7 months and 4 days.
On Jan. 5, 1875, she was married to John Henry Walton, who survives and mourns the temporary separation, but rejoices over her victorious Chirstian life. They were a devoted couple and his tender ministry during her illness was beautiful to see.
To this union were born five children, all of whom are living and were present. Jason, who resides at home; George of Libertyville, Mrs. Jennie Dillon of Volo, Mrs. Maud Kautenberg of Waukegan, Mrs. Elsie Krueger of Wauconda. There were fourteen grandchildren, of whom thirteen are living. There remains of the deceased's family one brother, Elam Converse of Nashville, Tenn., and one sister, Cynthia Convway of Three Quick, Idaho.
Sister Walton joined the church when she was young, thus dedicating her life to God, to her family and to the community. She was the president of the Ladies Aid society of Volo and always a very active worker for the church while she had the healthy and strength. She belonged to Relief Corps, No. 38, of Wauconda and rendered valuable assistance there.
For nineteen years she managed the cemetery, collecting the money, employing the mowers and cleaners and took pride in keeping the resting place beautiful. On Memorial days she was the one who collected the flowers and decorated the graves, thus keeping fresh the memory of loved ones who had passed before.
As a mother everyone knows how devoted she was to her family and how beautiful to see the children with loving hands returning the tender care that she had exemplified. As a neighbor and friend, many can testify to her sympathy and help in their hour of need.
About two years ago she was taken sick and went to Chicago for treatment, then to Lake County hospital for an operation and from that time up to her death she suffered with cancer, which suffering increased as she reached the end of her earthly life, when she was translated on April 3, 1923.
Servant of God, well done,
Thy glorious warfare's past.
The battle's fought, the race is won,
And thou are crowned at least.
Let faith exalt her joyful voice,
And now in triumph sing,
And where O death thy sting?
Life's labor done, as sinks the day,
Light from its load the spirit flies,
While heaven and earth combine to say,
How blest the righteous when they die."
Elam Converse born January 4, 1857 in Wauconda, Lake County, IL; married Emma Frances Laurens (1856-1915) on May 29, 1883; former resident of Nashville, Davidson County, TN; Elam died January 20, 1943 in Buhl, Twin Falls County, ID; Elam is buried in Sunset Memorial Park Cemetery, Twin Falls, Twin Falls County, ID; Emma is buried in Glen Forest Cemetery, Yellow Springs, Green County, OH; According to the Times-News (Twin Falls ID) Sunday, January 24, 1943, page 12:
"Last Rites Held
For E. Converse
Private funeral services were held Friday for Elam Converse at the Reynolds funeral home chapel with Rev. L. S. Oliver, of the Nazarene church, officiating.
Mr. Converse, formerly of Tennessee, came to Buhl three and one half years ago to visit at the home of his sister, Mrs. Cynthia Conway, where he fell ill.
Music was furnished by a quartet, consisting of Rev. and Mrs. Oliver, Miss Ninah Bell Crowson, and Early Daugherty. Members of the family served as pall bearers.
Interment was in Sunset memorial park under the direction of the Reynolds funeral home."
Katharine Bingham "Kate" (Converse) Dowell born July 31, 1857 or 1859 in Fort Hill, Lake County, IL; married James Dowell, Jr. (1857-1896) on April 10, 1883 in McHenry County, IL; died November 20, 1896 in Wauconda, Lake County, IL; Katherine and James are buried in Volo Cemetery, Wauconda, Lake County, IL; According to the McHenry Plaindealer (McHenry IL) Wednesday, November 25, 1896, page 5:
"MRS. CATHARINE DOWELL, widow of the late James Dowell, died at her home about five miles east of this village, on Friday last, after a short illness. Her husband died about five moths ago."
Cynthia Ann (Converse) Conway born October 6, 1869 in Volo, Lake County, IL; married Lewis Albert Conway; Cynthia died January 12, 1965 in Twin Falls, Ada County, ID; buried in Sunset Memorial Park Cemetery, Twin Falls, Twin Falls County, ID; According to the Times Newspaper (Twin Falls MN) January 14, 1965:
"Mrs. Conway's Last Rites Held – Funeral services for Mrs. Cynthia Ann Conway was conducted at 2:30 p.m. Thursday in the Twin Fall mortuary chapel by the Rev. Frank Schwelssing. Pallbearers were Harold Charlton, Walter Schroeder, Ernest Watts, David Homan, Charles Charlton, and Robert Conway. The Rev. Paul Winkler, was organist and Lorren F. was soloist. Final rites were concluded at Sunset Memorial Park."
Sibling:
James M. Converse born July 17, 1806 in Randolph, Orange County, VT; married Angie Sheldon (1826-1875); James died September 8, 1892 in Northampton, Hampshire County, MA; James and Angie are buried in Center Cemetery, Southampton, Hampshire County, MA; According to the Boston Globe (Boston MA) Friday, September 9, 1892, page 6:
"Death of James M. Converse. NORTHHAMPTON, Sept. 8. – James M. Converse, a well-to-do citizen of this city, died this morning at his home on State st., from a stroke of apoplexy. He was 86 years of age, and has always been a very healthy man. He had accumulated considerable wealth, being one of the largest stockholders in the Northampton National Bank and owner of valuable property in the city. He leaves a wife, two sons and a daughter. His sons are both very rich. James, who resides in Texas, being a millionaire. Mr. Converse was born in Randolph, Vt., and came to Northampton 25 years ago. Before that he carried on a wholesale and retail grocery business in ohio. His sons had been visiting here for several days, and left yesterday. They have been telegraphed for."
Elias Smith Converse born September 30, 1808; married (1) Eunice M. Ladd (1809-1838) March 13, 1830 in Portage County, OH; married (2) Mercy A. Blair (1809-1848) December 1, 1838 in Cuyahoga County, OH; married (3) Tryphena Blair (1812-1884) October 5, 1848 in Portage County, OH; Elias died October 31, 1868; Elias, Eunice, Mercy and Tryphena are buried in East Lawn Cemetery, Mantua Center, Portage County, OH
Mary (Converse) Stanley born about 1810; married Abraham "Abram" Stanley (1804-1872) on March 17, 1829 in Brookfield, Orange County, VT; Mary died about 1850
Catherine Bingama (Converse) Marble born August 1, 1813 in Vermont; married Solomon Marble (1796-1879); Catherine died May 18, 1883 in Avon Township, Lake County, IL; (See section pertaining to Catherine Bingama (Converse) Marble buried in the Fort Hill Cemetery) (See section pertaining to Solomon Marble buried in the Fort Hill Cemetery)
Emeline S. (Converse) Cozzens born about 1815 in Brookfield, Orange County, VT; married Mathew Cozzens on April 15, 1843 in Cuyahoga County, OH; in 1867 lived at 20 Adams, Chicago, IL widow of Matthew; Emeline died August 18, 1895 in Fort Hill, Lake County, IL
George C. Converse born about 1817; died August 20, 1838; buried in East Lawn Cemetery, Mantua Center, Portage County, OH
Frederick Converse born February 12, 1819 in East Brookfield, Orange County, VT; married Sophia Thayr Amsden (1819-1892) daughter of Ephraham Amsden and Releaf Amsden; Frederick died June 24, 1892 in Denver, Denver County. CO; Frederick and Sophia are buried in Riverside Cemetery, Denver, Denver County, CO.
Abigail J. (Converse) Robbins born about 1811 in Vermont; married Asa Robbins (1818-1881) on March 15, 1832 in Brookfield, Orange County, VT; Abigail died in 1883 in Fremont, Lake County, IL; According to the Vermont Christian Messenger (Montpelier VT) Thursday, May 3, 1883, page 3:
"Mrs. Robbins, widow of Asa Robbins, late of Chelsea, died recently at Fremont, Ill."
Washington Louis Converse born March 24, 1824 in Randolph, Orange County, VT; married Jane Hazen (1836- ) on May 5, 1854 daughter of Van Ransler Hazen (1815-1865) and Angeline Lusk; Washington died February 1, 1895 in Ivanhoe, Lake County, IL; Washington and Jane are buried in Ivanhoe Cemetery, Mundelein, Lake County, IL; According to the "Portrait and Biographical Album of Lake County, Illinois, pages 786-788:
"WASHINGTON L. CONVERSE resides in Fremont Township. He is a native of Brookfield, Orange County, Vt., his birth having occurred on the 24th of March, 1824. The family is of English descent and was founded in America by three brothers of the name of Converse who in Colonial days established homes in America. One of these, the grandfather of our subject, enlisted on the Colonial service and fought during the Revolutionary War with the rank of Colonel. The father of our subject, James A. Converse, was a native of Massachusetts and died about the year 1832. He was a man of the strictest integrity and honor and his word was as readily received as his bond. He began life for himself at the age of nineteen years when he left his home in the Bay State and made his way on foot to Vermont with an ax across his shoulder. Thus without capital he began life in his new home. He often told his boys that the greatest loss he ever experienced was when one of his oxen was killed by the falling of a tree which he had just cut down. In those pioneer days when times were hard and money scarce such a loss fell more heavily upon the early settler then many times its amount would today. He spent the remainder of his life upon the homestead which he made for himself in Vermont. He cast his first Presidential vote for Washington, the Father of His Country, but his political views were those advocated by the Whig party. In his social relations he was a Mason and became quite prominent in the circles of that fraternity. Mr. Converse wedded Lucinda Smith, who was born in Connecticut about 1872 of Scotch descent, her parents being natives of Scotland. Unto them were born twelve children, six sons and six daughters, of whom nine grew to mature years, as follows: Emeline, wife of Mr. Cozzins, who was born in Massachusetts but was reared in Ohio and became proprietor of the Cleveland House, the first hotel erected in the city of Cleveland; Catherine, deceased wife of Solomon Marble, a farmer; Mary became the wife of Abram Stanley, a farmer living in White River, Vt., but both are now deceased; George, who engaged in manufacturing and afterwards carried on farming, has also passed from this life; Frederick who has engage in the livery, hotel and teaming business in Denver, Col., is now living a retired life in that city; Jason is married and makes his home in Grant Township, this County; Abigail, who married a Mr. Robins; Washington L. completed the number.
The subject of this sketch was reared in the usual manner of farmer lads. He may truly be called a self-made man for his success is due alone to his own efforts. At the early age of nine years he was left an orphan and from that time has had to make his own way in the world as best he could. Beginning at the bottom round of the ladder he has climbed steadily upward, round by round until at length he has attained to a position of affluence. At the age of nineteen years he left the Green Mountain State, having determine to try his fortune upon the prairies of the "far west." He traveled by way of the Erie Canal and Great Lakes to Detroit, Mich., and from there proceeded on foot to Chicago. There were no railroad in those days and it was no easy task to accomplish so long a journey. With only $10 in his pocket he arrived in Chicago, where he spent one season in the employ of Isaac Cook, one of the earliest settlers of that city, he having been sent out by the United States Government to oversee the building of the canal. For two years following Mr. Converse was engaged at work for E. B. Ward, one of the prominent men in that early day. At length like many others he determined to try his fortune in the gold fields of California and started for the Pacific Slope; traveling by way of New York City, down the Atlantic, across the Isthmus of Panama and up the Pacific Coast to San Francisco. He at once began his labors in the gold mines of Dragoon Gulf or Poor Man's Creek within three miles of Sonora, Cal. He experienced the usual hardships and vicissitudes of the miner and after two years returned to his old home, having met with excellent success in his undertakings.
On his return Mr. Converse made his first purchase of land which consisted of a track of two hundred and twenty acres in the northwestern part of Fremont Township. His first home was a log cabin and the primitive structure still stands upon his farm, one of the few landmarks which yet remains to tell of the progress and advancement made since pioneer days. Industrious and enterprising he has made his land to bloom and blossom as the rose and the Converse homestead is now considered one of the finest farms in the locality. As his financial resources were increased he also purchased other lands and has made many excellent improvements. In addition to general farming he has engaged quite extensively and successfully in stock-raising. He is now the owner of a fine horse which was sired of the St. Lawrence breed and although it has never been trained, has now a record of 2:38. He also has a high grade of Holstein and Jersey cattle and the accommodations for his stock are most excellent. In fact the barns and other buildings upon the place are all models of convenience and stand as monuments to the thrift and enterprise of the owner.
On the 5th of May, 1854, Mr. Converse led to the marriage altar Miss Jane Hazen, a native of Ohio, born in 1836. Her father, Van Ransler Hazen, was born at Grand Isle, Vt., about 1815, and died at the age of fifty years in Ohio. He was a practical farmer and followed agricultural pursuits daring the greater part of his life. His wife, whose maiden name was Angeline Lusk, was born in the Empire State, but much of her girlhood was spent in Ohio. Both Mr. and Mrs. Hazen were members of the Disciples Church and were highly respected people. In the family were four daughters and one son but the latter died at the age of four years. Mary Ann, the eldest, is the widow of Squire Sheldon, a farmer and stock-raiser now deceased; the wife is the next in order; Caroline is the wife of Charles Wait of Chicago; and Frances E. is the wife of Walter White of Avon Township.
Unto Mr. and Mrs. Converse have been born five children, four sons and a daughter, the eldest of whom is Johnnie B. He was educated in the common schools and in select schools and is one of the representatives and progressive farmers and cheese manufacturers of Grant Township. In politics he is a Republican. He married Miss Nellie Brown and they have a pleasant home in the llocality before mentioned. Washington who married Miss Ettie Monaghan, is engaged in general farming in Fremont Township, and by his ballot supports the Democratic party. Frederick, who operates the old homestead, married Miss Henrietta Bowman and he too affiliates with the Democracy. Cora is the wife of Oliver Hook, a successful and prominent farmer of Avon Township and Bertie T. died at the age of eighteen months. The home over which Mrs. Converse presides is the abode of hospitality and by her kindly pleasant manner she places her guests at ease. The family hold a high position in the social world and are warmly regarded by those who know them. Mrs. Converse has been a true helpmate to her husband, his success being due in no small degree to her able assistance. In one year she made $1,530 worth of butter while on the old Brissell farm.
In politics, Mr. Converse was for many years a Republican, but when Grover Cleveland became the nominee of the Democratic party he changed his affiliations and has since been a supporter of the Democracy. He cast his first Presidental vote for Franklin Pierce, voting on Lake street, Chicago, in a little office 12 x 14 feet, which was the property of Mr. Sloan, the compounder and manufacturer of Sloan's Condition Powders. He has never sought office but on several different occasions has been chosen by his fellow-townsmen to serve in some public position. He has been elected Township Supervisor and Road Commissioner and was one of the committee which accepted the County Court House on its completion. He is a faithful member of the Patrons of Industry, believing that the organization will effect the best interests of the farmer. The county has found in him one of its best citizens and his aid is never sought in vain by any enterprise or interest calculated to upbuild or benefit the community. He has given of his means to the erection of six different church edifices and to her worthy objects have received from him like substantial assistance. He is well and favorably known throughout the country and both he and his wife are held in high esteem for their sterling worth. We feel assured that this brief sketch of their lives will be received with interest by many of our readers who number the worthy couple among their friends."
According to the Lake County Independent (Libertyville IL) Friday, February 8, 1895, page 10:
"W. Converse an old settler and a great horsier gave up at last after being sick for a year with rheumatism. He will be missed very much among his old friends. His remains were laid to rest in the Ivanhoe cemetery."
"Washington L. Converse
Was born in Brookfield, Orange Co., Vt., March 24, 1824, and died at his home February 1st, 1895. Mr. Converse may truly be called a self made man, for his success is due to his own efforts. At an early age of nine years he was left an orphan, and from that time he had to make his own way in the world, as best he could. At the age of nineteen years, he left his native state and came to Illinois. He traveled by way of the Erie Canal and the lakes to Detroit, Mich., from there proceeded on foot to Chicago, where he spent one season in the employ of Isaac Cook; the two following years he worked for E. B. Ward, one of the prominent men in that early day. At length, like many others, he determined to try his fortune in the gold fields of California, and started for the Pacific slope, traveling by way of New York city, down the Atlantic, across the Ithmus of Panama and up the Pacific coast to San Francisco. He experienced the unusal hardships of the miner, and after two years returned to his old home, having met with excellent success in his undertaking. On his return, in the spring of 1854, he made his first purchase of land, which consisted of 220 acres in the northwestern part of Fremont Township, Lake county. His first home was a log cabin, and the primitive structure still stands upon his farm, one of the few landmarks which yet remain to tell of the progress and advancements made since pioneer days. May 5, 1854, he was united in marriage with Miss Jane Hazen. She has been a true helpmate to her husband; his success on the farm being due, in no small degree, to her able assistance. Thus for forty years they have shared each other's joys and sorrows, until the messenger of death came and claimed the husband and father. Five children blessed their union, four sons and one daughter; all survive him, except Bertie, their youngest son, who died at the age of eighteen months. His children were at his bedside, to minister to his comfort and last wishes. He retained consciousness until the last moment, then passed peacefully away. He was a devoted husband, a kind and indulgent father, thoughtful to the last for the interests and welfare of his family. He realized that his summons from earth was near. he advised and counselled (sic) his children for their material welfare. He advised in reference to his funeral, mindful of every particular. During his protracted illness, he was never heard to murmur or complain. All that loving hearts could devise and willing hands could perform, was done to alleviate his suffering and smooth his dying pillow. His companion and children, with seven grandchildren, are left to mourn his loss; also one sister and one brother, the only two left out of a family of twelve children, with many friends, in whose memory he will live long after he has passed the scenes that will know him no more, forever. As a friend and neighbor, his many acts of charity and kindness will long be remembered, for in the hour of trouble and distress, his hand was ever ready to assist the oppressed and needy. Thus he has erected a monument unto his memory, which will last for generation unto generation, for noble and righteous deeds will live forever. He was well and favorably known throughout Lake county, which was evident by the throng of people who gathered at his home Monday, to pay the last tribute of respect to their friend and neighbor. Notwithstanding the inclemency of the weather, a large concourse of relatives and friends followed the remains to the Ivanhoe church, where the services were conducted by the pastor, Rev. Dibble, assisted by Rev. Crookman of the Rockefeller church. Mr. Dibble gave an able and practical discourse from the words of the Psalmist: "Blessed is he whose transgression is forgiven, whose sin is covered." The choir rendered beautiful and appropriate songs. The church was crowded, many being present from adjoining towns. Mr. Convsere's only sister, Mrs. Cozzen, 81 years of age, came from Chicago to attend the funeral, also his nephew, Elem Converse, and Mr. and Mrs. Charles Wait. The remains were laid to rest by the side of his little son, in the Ivanhoe cemetery. Friends and neighbors extend heartfelt sympathy and profound condolence to the bereaved widow and children in their affliction. A FRIEND."
According to the 1850 U.S. Census for the Town of Wauconda, Lake County, IL the household members were: Jason Converse, age 29, occupation: farmer; born in Vermont; Jane Converse, age 19, born in New York
According to the 1860 U.S. Census for the Town of Goodale with a Forksville, post office the household members were: J. Converse, age 38, occupation: farmer, born in Vermont; Jane Converse, age 28, born in New York; Siras Converse, age 9, born in Illinois; Alena Converse, age 7, born in Illinois; Elem, age 4, born in Illinois; Kate, age 2, born in Illinois
According to the U.S. Civil War Registrations Records, 1863-1865, dated July, 1863:
Goodale, Lake Co.; Converse, Jason S; age 41; occupation: Farmer; place of birth: Vermont; remarks: cripled.
According to the 1870 U.S. Census for the Town of Grant with a Fort Hill post office the household members were: Jason S. Converse, age 49, occupation: farmer, born in Vermont; Jane Converse, age 39, born in New York; Cyrus R. Converse, age 19, born in Illinois; Alma L. Converse, age 16, born in Illinois; Elam Converse, age 12, born in Illinois; Kate Converse, age 11, born in Illinois; Emma Converse, age 1, born in Illinois
According to the 1880 U.S. Census for the Town of Grant the household members were: Jason Converse, age 58, born in Illinois, father born in England, mother born in New York; Jane Converse, age 48 in New York, parents born in New York; Cynthia Converse, age 10, born in Vermont, daughter, single, parents born in New York
According to The McHenry Plaindealer (McHenry IL) Thursday, September 21, 1899:
"Ab. Potter will move on the farm owned by Jason Converse and Mr. Conway who is now on that farm will move into the house vacated by Mr. Potter. Mr. Torrance rented the Converse farm for one year."
According to the 1900 U.S. Census for Grant Township the household members were: Jason Convers (sic Converse), head, born December 1821, age 78, married 50 years, born in Vermont, father born in New York, mother born in Connecticut; occupation: retired farmer; Jane Converse, wife, born July 1831, age 68, married 50 years, 6 children born, 5 children living, born in New York, parents born in New York; Abby J. Convers, granddaughter, born July 1879, age 20, single, born in Illinois, parents born in Illinois, occupation: servant; Siras R. Convers, son, born June 1851, age 49, married 22 years, born in Vermont, father born in Vermont, mother born in New York, occupation: farmer.
According to The McHenry Plaindealer (McHenry IL) Thursday, January 10, 1901:
Jason S. Converse, an old resident of Lake County died January 3rd, 1901. His demise was due to kidney trouble combined with advanced age. He was born December 11, 1821 in Brookfield, Orange County, Vermont, the last surviver of the children of James Converse. In 1847 Mr. Converse came west and located in Lake county at the present homestead. Sept. 9th, 1849, Mr. Converse married Jane Lamphere to whom were born five children: Cyrus R. Converse, of Gary, Dak., Alma L. Walton, of Volo, Elam Converse, of Chicago, Katharine B. Dowell, deceased and Cynthia A. Conway, Mountain View, Wyoming. Funeral from the house Saturday, Jan. 5th, at 1 p. m. Interment in Fort Hill cemetery."
According to the Lake County Independent, May 22, 1903:
"Mrs. Jason Converse is having a monument put up in the Fort Hill cemetery. Mr. Miller, of McHenry is doing the work."
According to the Lake County Independent (Libertyville IL) Friday, November 6, 1914, page 9:
"The Jason L. Converse farm of 80 acres in Grant township and 7 acres in Wauconda township was sold to Washington L. Converse."
According to The McHenry Plaindealer (McHenry IL) Thursday, March 8, 1917:
"John Meyers and family have moved on the Jason Converse farm, recently purchased by L. V. Lusk."


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Write Tip: 5 Tricks To Adapting A Well Known Story For Fiction
Published on March 16, 2012 March 15, 2012 by admin1 Comment
It's been done. All too many times, if you listen to some. The story is world famous, well known. Many know its details by heart. Yet it's compelling and you have an idea you know is different—one no one's done before. So how do you keep it fresh? Adapting a well-known story for fiction has many challenges, but above them all is the issue of freshness, avoiding predictability.
There are some techniques which work well to invigorate the retelling:
1) Use the original story as character history/backstory so the parallels are interesting but you don't have to follow it to the letter—In The Worker Prince, my debut novel, because my characters are colonists to space from Earth and Protestants, they share the religious history of Christianity so the Moses story, which inspired mine, is prehistory. Some parallels from that story occur, when a prince discovers he was born a slave and helps the slaves fight for freedom, for example. But having established that as prehistory, I was able to depart quite a bit from biblical elements like the plagues, miracles, and parting of the Red Sea to tell a different, although familiar story. The inspiration remains the same but the story takes new and interesting twists.
2) Change the timeline (order)– What if the events are the same but they don't happen in the same order? Sometimes the order of events is not vital to the story and you can make new twists and turns just be changing the order of events and, thus, how those various events affect each other. It can lead to new conflicts and new undercurrents which didn't exist in the original story and make it more interesting for those familiar with the story on which yours is based.
3) Identify the core elements and throw away less important ones—In The Worker Prince I did exactly this: keeping the idea of one people enslaving another under a ruthless dictator, a prince secretly adopted from slaves, ideological conflict, and injustice but dumping things like the Red Sea, years of exile in a desert, plagues, etc. It kept the story familiar and grounded in the tropes of the original while allowing me to take it in totally different and surprising directions. Some scenes and events are vital for the story to remain familiar. The same can be said of key characters. Others can be thrown away or reinvented to keep things original and unique in your telling.
4) Reverse roles, species or genders of characters—What if your hero in the original story was male but in your story becomes female? What if a human character becomes alien or animal? What about a robot? What about other characters? Can your sidekick become the love interest? What if your antagonist becomes a relative instead of a social acquaintance? What if the characters take on bigger roles and multiple functions they didn't have in the original? The differences between genders, species, etc. can then be exploited for new aspects of your story and new twists and turns different from the original in fun ways.
5) Change the setting—Setting your story in a culture and context far removed from the original can provide interesting opportunities. I set The Worker Prince in distant space far from Earth with different aliens and plant species, etc. It allowed me to have technology and related problems totally foreign to the original Moses story and made for a more fun and interesting telling for me as storyteller and for readers. The same can be true of resetting the story in a different decade or era from the one in which it originally occurred. Imagine, if you will, a steampunk Cinderella or Sherlock Holmes in the 24th Century. All kinds of possibilities present themselves.
All of these suggestions are about making the story your own. If you can find ways to do that, you can create a fresh experience and telling while utilizing powerful elements of the familiarity and themes of the original story. Grounding your story in a well-known tale, definitely has advantages. But a little creative rethinking can make it even more powerful and draw in an audience of people it might not otherwise appeal to. It's fun to work from a familiar foundation and structure. Especially if you love the story, it can stimulate the imagination. But if everyone knows the twists and turns and outcome of your story, why should they want to read it? I hope these suggestions give you ideas how the old can become new and fresh in the retelling.
Bryan Thomas Schmidt is the author of the space opera novels The Worker Prince—which received Honorable Mention on Barnes & Noble Book Club's Best Science Fiction Releases of 2011—and The Returning, both from the space opera series Saga Of Davi Rhii. He also wrote the collection The North Star Serial, and short stories published in Tales Of The Talisman and the anthologies Of Fur And Fire and Wandering Weeds: Tales Of Rabid Vegetation, amongst others. A freelance professional editor and proofreader, he's edited books for authors like Leon C. Metz, David Brown and Ellen C. Maze. He's also the host of Science Fiction and Fantasy Writer's Chatevery Wednesday at 9:00 p.m. Eastern Time on Twitter (#sffwrtcht), where he interviews people like Mike Resnick, A.C. Crispin, Kevin J. Anderson and Kristine Kathryn Rusch. He can be found online as @BryanThomasS on Twitter or via his website: www.bryanthomasschmidt.net. Excerpts from The Worker Prince can be found on his blog.
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Write Tip: Cat Rambo's Developmental Editing Checklist
Published on February 27, 2012 March 4, 2012 by admin3 Comments
One way to be sure your manuscript is ready to submit is to make sure you get a good developmental edit. Now unless you're making a lot of money already, paying someone may be out of the question. Most submissions editors will reject anything that's not at least ninety percent there. They do line edits, proofing and fact checks, not developmental edits. So the onus is on you. If you're like me, being close to your work, can prevent you from not only knowing what questions to ask but having the objectivity needed to view your work well. Some sort of guide would make a big difference.
In her Editing Basics class, Author-Editor Cat Rambo (Fantasy Magazine) offers the following checklist for doing a good multi-pass Developmental Edit yourself. Cat suggests a multi-pass approach to allow yourself to address various aspects one at a time instead of trying to catch-all in one pass. The checklist is broken out by pass type. But before you begin the checklist, ask yourself the following questions:
1) What works and what doesn't overall? (Make a list)
2) What is the story? Can you sum it up in a few sentences? If not, there's a problem.
3) Look at the first and last page. Do they hook the readers in 13 lines or less? Does the story end strong?
Once you've addressed these basics, you're ready for the more detailed Developmental edits. Be sure and ask questions down to a scene level, not just about the whole manuscript.
Character Pass:
1) Are the characters likeable?
2) Are the characters acting or reacting?
3) Can readers identify with the characters?
4) Does the reader know what the character wants?
5) Are there too many characters? Can any be combined?
6) What are the missed opportunities?
7) Where don't we understand what the character is doing?
8 ) Where can we go deeper into the character's head?
9) Is the dialogue interesting and informative of character?
10) Can the reader put themselves inside the story?
Story Pass:
1) Is the ending set up in a satisfying way? Is it the result of character actions?
2) Does the story make sense or are pieces missing?
3) How does the story move? (Is pacing good?)
4) Should pieces be removed? (And what should be done with them?)
5) What are the secondary story lines and are they delivered on?
World Pass:
1) Is the world clear?
2) Does it feel generic? (Is it?)
3) Does it make sense?
4) How important is the science of it?
5) Where should we know more?
6) Are the facts right? (Light fact-checking)
7) Where can the world come forward more?
8 ) How are things ordered? Point A to Point B? Or more like Momento or Pulp Fiction?
9) How hard does it make things for the reader and is the effect achieved worth it? (Because if it's not there for effect, it's pointless.)
10) How can it be improved overall?
11) Are the conventions consistent?
12) Where are the info dumps and what strategies surround them?
Chapter Level:
1) Do the chapters make sense structurally?
2) Does something happen over the course of each chapter?
3) Does the POV change over the course of the chapter? (Should it?)
4) Is the Prologue or Epilogue necessary?
5) Is head hopping an issue?
6) How do you make the book match conventions?
Making these four Developmental Editing passes enables you to focus on specific aspects of your manuscript and strengthen them each in turn. You can be sure you'll cover other aspects in other passes and thus free yourself to really focus in. I hope this helps you improve your editing strategies not just for your own work but in helping others. What are the questions and approaches you use to self-edit? I'd love to have you share them in comments. And if the checklist still isn't enough, consider taking one of Cat's fine classes. They are well worth the money and the time.
John Barth described Cat Rambo's writings as "works of urban mythopoeia" — her stories take place in a universe where chickens aid the lovelorn, Death is just another face on the train, and Bigfoot gives interviews to the media on a daily basis. She has worked as a programmer-writer for Microsoft and a Tarot card reader, professions which, she claims, both involve a certain combination of technical knowledge and willingness to go with the flow. In 2005 she attended the Clarion West Writers' Workshop. Among the places in which her stories have appeared are ASIMOV'S, WEIRD TALES, CLARKESWORLD, and STRANGE HORIZONS, and her work has consistently garnered mentions and appearances in year's best of anthologies. Her collection, EYES LIKE SKY AND COAL AND MOONLIGHT was an Endeavour Award finalist in 2010 and followed her collaboration with Jeff VanderMeer, THE SURGEON'S TALE AND OTHER STORIES.
She has edited anthologies as well as critically-acclaimed Fantasy Magazine, is a board member of feminist science fiction group Broad Universe, a member of the Codex Writers' Group, and volunteers with Clarion West.
Although no longer actively involved with the game, she is one of the minds behindArmageddon MUD, the oldest roleplay-intensive MUD (an interactive text-based game) on the Internet, which has been described as "like no other mud I have played before", "the most entertaining game I've ever played", "the most creative, emotionally involved mud on the Net" and "a place of astonishing beauty and detail". She continues to do some game writing as well as technology journalism and reviews for Publishers Weekly.
Bryan Thomas Schmidt is the author of the space opera novel The Worker Prince, a Barnes & Noble Best SF Releases of 2011 Honorable Mention, the collection The North Star Serial, Part 1, and has several short stories forthcoming in anthologies and magazines. His second novel, The Returning, is forthcoming from Diminished Media Group in 2012. He's also the host of Science Fiction and Fantasy Writer's Chatevery Wednesday at 9 pm EST on Twitter, where he interviews people like Mike Resnick, AC Crispin, Kevin J. Anderson and Kristine Kathryn Rusch. A frequent contributor to Adventures In SF Publishing, Grasping For The Wind and SF Signal, he can be found online as @BryanThomasS on Twitter or via his website. Excerpts from The Worker Prince can be found on his blog. Bryan is an affiliate member of the SFWA.
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Today in Russia: Belarus protests and the IT sector – at risk?; Kremlin weighs in on Belarus, downplays any Russian direct involvement; Mass deliveries of COVID-19 vaccine coming next month; Navalny poisoning: Why no protests?; FT says EU needs tougher Belarus response; Latvia joins Lithuania in banning Belorussian officials; Lukashenko says his country is "somewhat authoritarian" and maybe, just possibly, tied up in one-man rule; Big losses for Aeroflot first half of 2020
Belarus has been dominating global news headlines for weeks, as mass-protests against strongman Alexander Lukashenko are met with barbarous security forces, mass arrests, and allegations of torture in prisons. The Bell went deeper in a report this weekend, looking at Belarus' IT sector and how the country's most promising industry went from apolitical to a front-line supporter and financier of the protest movement.
Belarus' economy is generally stuck in the past, dominated by state-owned Soviet-era companies, and reliant on Russian energy subsidies. With one very big exception: Belarus' booming IT sector. The Bell wrote that "The Belarusian IT sector is the only part of the economy to post any significant growth in recent years. This success — achieved despite Lukashenko's moniker as the 'Europe's Last Dictator' — have been widely reported on around the world…" The "unanimous" opinion of those interviewed working in the country's IT sector was that despite Alexander Lukashenko's attempts to claim credit for the industry's success, "the most Lukashenko has done for the sector was to leave it in peace (in contrast to the rest of the country's command economy, which is de facto under his personal control)."
But what will come of Belarus' most promising industry of the future? The IT sector was not political in the past, but that is no longer the case. The Bell continues,
For many years, there was no desire for political change among Belarus' IT workers — but all that changed this month. For many Belarusians, not just in the IT industry, the pandemic was the last straw (Lukashenko dubbed the virus "corona-psychosis" and tried to ignore it). With the illness spreading rapidly, people found their own solutions and businesses began to organize themselves, creating mutual support groups, providing food for medics and printing masks on 3D printers.
Why the world should care: Belarus' IT sector is unique: it's the only part of the economy in which the country can take genuine pride. If Lukashenko cracks down hard to quash the protests and cling onto power, the country's IT industry will surely fall apart — and that would be a catastrophic blow.
Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov said [in Russian] that the situation in Belarus is under control, despite the fact that "certain actions are continuing" the authorities in Minsk have the situation under control. Despite President Vladimir Putin last week suggesting that Russia could involve itself in Belarus ongoing unrest, Peskov apparently laid that to rest for the time being, remarking:
The President emphasized in every possible way that this was an extreme situation, a situation when extremist elements would move to direct destabilization. Now we see that the state of affairs is under control, and therefore now there is no point in talking about it.
Russia will carry out mass-vaccinations next month of its controversial COVID-19 vaccine, according to Health Minister Mikhail Murashko [in Russian]. "Russia has registered the Sputnik V adenoviral vector-based vaccine and is touting it as the world's first despite it not having undergone large-scale trials to prove its safety and effectiveness. Russia is one of several countries racing to develop a proven vaccine against the disease that has infected 25.4 million and killed more than 850,000 people worldwide."
Opposition figure Alexei Navalny's poisoning has shocked Russia and the world. But why haven't there been any protests in response? "Despite the dramatic events, the reaction, in Russia and abroad, has been comatose: there are no mass protests demanding the truth about what happened, nor Western promises of more sanctions. Why not?" In Russia, "there has been little sign of public anger, save a few heated exchanges on social media," and this may be because of cynicism – everyone, including Navalny, knew something like this could happen – combined with the difficulties of protest due to COVID_19 (Khabarovsk, of course, notwithstanding). Abroad, while Germany has provided assistance, sanctions are likely not forthcoming. "People in Russia might find it hard to believe, but European governments try not to interfere in Russian politics," remarked Konstantin Sonin of the University of Chicago. He argues the West is more likely to target Russia for sanctions over foreign policy issues such as Crimea, preferring to stay out of domestic affairs.
Latvia has slapped entry bans [in Russian] on Alexander Lukashenko and 29 other Belorussian officials, following Lithuania's lead on imposing entry bans.
Belarus' strongman Alexander Lukashenko admitted that his country was "somewhat authoritarian," and much of the government is tied to Lukashenko personally. He said the constitution should be amended and less dependent on the man himself: "Therefore, I believe that, despite the fact that we have a somewhat authoritarian system for organizing public life, the president nevertheless protects and protects the courts. But this is a personal aspect, and we need to make sure that the system works, which is not tied to individuals, including Lukashenko," the beleaguered president declared [in Russian]. Lukashenko has previously stated that he will allow new elections, but only after the constitution is amended. It remains to be seen what the decades-long leader of the country really means by this, especially as his security forces continue to crack down and round up protesters contesting the fraudulent August 9 election.
Aeroflot posted a 53 billion ruble loss [in Russian] for the first half of 2020, compared to a 8.8 billion ruble profit over the same period last year. In the second quarter alone, the carrier posted a 35.8 billion ruble loss, as the pandemic slashed demand and grounded flights. Revenue from April to June fell by over 80 percent. Pobeda, the carrier's low-cost carrier, did not fly at all during the second quarter, contributing to the losses. The group noted that cost-cutting, government support, and the reorientation of the fleet to freight traffic helped stem even bigger losses.
PHOTO: Belarus is a high-tech powerhouse, and it is one of the only sectors offering promising growth and is free of direct government control and interference. The protests threaten the entire industry's future (BelarusFeed.com)


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The House Oversight and Reform Committee announced Tuesday they are launching an investigation into the Trump administration's dealings with Saudi Arabia after several whistleblowers expressed concern about efforts to sell the kingdom nuclear technology.
The report cites several unnamed whistleblowers who said they witnessed "abnormal acts" inside the White House regarding efforts to sell Saudi Arabia nuclear energy reactors.
The whistleblowers "have warned of conflicts of interest among top White House advisers that could implicate federal criminal statutes," the report said.
President Donald Trump refused to meet a legal mandate Friday to tell Congress whether the White House thinks Saudi Arabia's crown prince is personally responsible for the murder of Washington Post journalist Jamal Khashoggi.
"The President maintains his discretion to decline to act on congressional committee requests when appropriate," a senior administration official told CNN.
The White House decision came a day after an explosive New York Times report that cited US and foreign officials with direct knowledge of intelligence reports who say that Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman told a top aide in 2017 that he would use "a bullet" on Khashoggi.
Hello, IslandBites, it is wrong to sell a United State top energy secrets to a foreign power, specificaally an enemy nation! The Arabs, including Suadi Arabia are enemies of the US. Political friendship at whatever level is like the friendship between a cat and a mouse. At the end the US is the loser.
Who sold nuclear items to Iran for the purpose of creating domestic energy? Now, see what Iranhas done. It has created a clear bomb for warfare! Suadi Arabia could do the same. Whether Congress approved the deal with constitutional limitation or not, the Sudis will improved on the nuclear technology to create a weapon of mass destruction.
I am a Nigerian and resident in my country, Nigeria. The US affairs interested me to some limitations.Thanks, and have a great day.
SA is an ally of the US and the country that buys the highest amount of weapons from the US.
Hey, lobobrando, should then the United States sell atomic weapons to SA? My reservations and fears and reservations are should SA convert the peaceful use of nuclear weapons into a tool of destruction, then where does the buck fall?
I did not at any point say they should. I just corrected your statement about SA being enemies. We all know why they are considered allies. But, if you want my answer, no they should not sell or donate nuclear tech to SA.
Hello, lobobrradon, to my mindset, any Arab nation in an ally with any Western power or a secular country in Africa, like Nigeria is an enemy. I hope that has settled the issue too. Thanks also for the positive feedback. Good day!
I think we should cut all diplomatic ties with Saudi Arabia on many more levels than this particular one. I've been very in this administration concerning Saudi Arabia.
Would we see further "radicalization" of the country if we pulled out and simply ignored them? Is the presence of US diplomats doing anything to stabilize the country and turn it, even slightly, away from the extremists there?
There are many reasons for ties.
The biggest is $'s. You get lots of $s from them. Moving out may destabilize your country's weapons industry, nothing more.
Yes, a nice balance of trade is a good reason to maintain contact. But it doesn't answer the question of any stabilizing result at all.
I know there are many valid reasons to sleep with the enemy. But the Kashoggi incident is particularly appalling.
Hey, Live to Learn, isolation does not help nations. I think it is better to use discretion. Thank you.
This is bad. But from what I understand nuclear power and nuclear weapons are not really the same thing. A lot depends on the type of reactor they are going to be getting. But SA is the last place that should get nuclear power imo.
Why secret? And it will become public knowledge. What is SA going to do with the tool? May it does not turn against America, and then the world. The United State has made a bad mistake under bad leadership.


Zack Tyndale was destined to win gold in the 2012 Olympics, but he tripped and shattered his own dreams. Running from his controlling father and the compassion in everyone's eyes, he buys an island in the Caribbean where he can live blissfully alone.
Madeline Panetto's graduation present is a trip sailing around the Caribbean on her father's yacht. Unfortunately, her father is a pirate, and when there is an uprising on his ship, she escapes and crash-lands on Zack's island.
Can these two find refuge from the pirates and with each other?


How long can a cooler hold meat? - The BBQ BRETHREN FORUMS.
How long can a cooler hold meat?
The brisket came off at 7am. Party starts at 6pm. Can the cooler hold the meat that long?
Took 19 hours to cook, maybe it won't cool off in 11 ??
The butts will be in there soon.
Started out as 35 lbs of meat.
Adding some butts will help - more mass and more heat coming in later. I commonly leave butts in a cooler for 6-8 hours when I do overnight cooks at home, then don't mess with them until dinner time.
Leave a probe in a brisket and keep an eye on it. If it starts getting close to 150, warm up the oven and use it to hold. But I think with a few butts, the cooler should be OK.
I have never held anything that long in a cooler. Gonna be very interested in the answers and how the briskets turn out.
KC Bobby speaks the truth.
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Put a heavy blanket in there too. It'll help hold the temps.
I usually wrap each piece of meat(in foil) with a blanket or towel and then fill any void with same. It seems like the meat will stay warm for ever this way.
Can always wrap a heating pad in a towel and put it on top.
I have held 1 full packer and 2 butts with towels in a cooler from about 2 am until noon, and they were great. The brisket might have been in there for a little to long, but not to cool off. It fell apart a little, but that just could of been the brisket. It was still very moist.
Yoder YS-640 is the next cooking device.
KC Bobby has got you dialed in with his advise.
This is what I do for 8+ hour holds meat stays solidly above 140 the entire time.
Double wrap everything in heavy duty foil. Do not allow for much time outside of the cooker or cooler. Pretty much you want to (double) wrap it and get it right into the cooler.
I line the bottom of the cooler with a towel, or several, depending on size. I then pour boiling water over them. I do this until they are wet, but not saturated. It definitely creates a lot of steam. Try not to leave the cooler open unless it's to add or remove meat from this point. I then add my meat one at a time, pull from cooker, wrap, right into cooler. Make sure the extra space is filled in with more towels.
On Saturday, August 9th at 5:30 pm I started off on a smoking journey that included plans for 4-15# packers, 2-8# butts, 4 beercan chickens, and 8 slabs of spares. I cooked all night. Obviously the different meats went on at different times but all came off within an hour of the others.
On Sunday, August 10th at 4:30 pm everything was finished (the 4 briskets cooked for anywhere from 20-23 hours. I removed everything from the pit, triple-wrapped everything in foil and placed the fare into the bottoms of my two Igloo coolers. I then placed cotton towels on top of the meats followed by layers of newspapers right to the top of the cooler.
The lids were closed and just to make sure NO heat seeped out I wrapped the area of the cooler where the lid meets the cooler with cellophane.
I loaded the two coolers into my truck the following morning of August 11th at 5:00 am and carried them with me to work for a BBQ lunch at noon.
The meats were coolerd for approximately 18 hours yet when I removed the meats at 11:00 am on "Feeding Day" to slice, pull, cut, etc., the briskets were still hot enough to make holding them with ungloved hands quite uncomfortable. The pork butts were still hot while being pulled and shreedded and even the smaller cuts (ribs and chickens) were still hot.
Everyone enjoyed the food and no one called in sick the next day so I have to assume the time in the coolers was not detrimental to human consumption.
Long story to make a point, I know but it should give you some idea of how properly coolered meats can hold their temps.
Happy Holiday weekend to all the other Brethren out there. Be safe.
I foil the meat, cooler it and I have a bunch of old beach towels, you know the kind that come from the dollar store, but are still pretty thick. Several of them in the cooler acts as a very good insulator. You should be fine with your plan but keep a probe in your meat just to be sure. That balmy Savannah weather should help as well.
Thanks for all the suggestions and advice. Lots of good info here.
I put the butts in a large foil pan and covered with heavy foil. When I discoverd my foil pan would not fit in the cooler, I put the pan and double wrapped brisket in the oven. I turned the oven on and heated it to about 190 (approx. temp of meat when removed. Turned the oven off and left the door closed.
My oven has a display that shows the temp when you turn it on to preheat, so every couple of hours or so I turned it back on to see what the temp was. If it looked close to 140, I turned it back on for a few ond off again when the temp looked closer to the original 190.
This worked out well and when time to eat everything was still hot and delicious.
Nice technique. I'll have to remember this one.


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Dropping a Gear to the Slow Pace of Kos
By Terje Raa
11 Sep, 2003, 22:24
Greek gods are not to be trifled with. Yesterday, when I was going to visit Asklepios, the god of healing, he pulled a grey carpet over the entire Kos Town and let the rain pour down for two hours on end.
Shady and Stately
Asklepios was considerate enough, though, to start the rain while I was sauntering around in the village of Platani. From there, it's a ten-minute walk up to his shrine, Asklepieion, the most famous sight in the island of Kos. I took shelter at the grocer's whose weather forecast didn't cheer me up exactly, "It's gonna rain all day!"
The main square of Platani is edged with taverns, designed for dry weather, so the waiters were busy collecting cushions and tablecloths. Shortly, the road was transformed into a gushing river. Cyclists and moped riders began flowing downwards, impatient to get back to their hotels. Asklepios seemed determined to sweep away everything, but fortunately, he spared the ruins.
Sun Again
Asklepios is kinder today. To reach him, I ascend an impressive cypress avenue, to my joy rather shady. I'm obviously the only walker. Others are motorized or riding on a bike. A long line of white jeeps, packed with young people, roars past. The mini train, shuttling between Asklepieion and Kos Town four kilometres further down, takes it at a slower pace. They're in fact good at selling ruins in Kos, by making it pleasant and easy for the tourists.
The latest arrivals approach the entrance through an arcade of oleander bushes, pomegranate and olive trees, adorned with an undergrowth of hibiscus and geraniums. After all this splendour, they gladly give up four euros at the ticket office window. A yellowing eucalyptus tree towers inside the gate, like a sky-high guard. The naked ruin area, terraced on a hillside, is surrounded by woods of pine and cypress.
Old Prescription
The Italians, ruling Kos from 1912 up till the Second World War, restored Asklepieion, particularly the steps and walls between the three terraces. To picture the altars, temples and rows of columns to oneself, it's necessary to be imaginative, and the ruins apparently appeal to the visitors' imagination. A baby gets its nappy changed atop a marble slab, and a German tells his wife tall stories about everyday life at Asklepieion. He's right, however, when claiming that here, the gods were honoured and the sick cured. The hospital facilities were at the bottom, the temples higher up.
Input for the imaginative mind
The doctor Hippocrates, father of medical science, is known by every Kos traveller, and so is his plane tree in Kos Town. Hippocrates died in the early 4th century BC. Although the construction of Asklepieion was completed after his death, he became its kingpin. His methods and ideas were applied here, both in practice and teaching. Hippocrates often prescribed quiet and rest in beautiful surroundings, fresh air and healthy food. The quiet is almost intact as the place is so spacious that the tourists' chatting vanishes into the blue, and the air is still very fresh, the environment still enchanting.
In a Dream
Everybody seems to participate in a photo competition, spying on each other's choice of subjects. The possibilities are endless, and it would be practical if they all could be clicked into a camera: the colours of the marble; the cypresses' elegance; the chirping of the birds and the the cicadas' singing; the light air and the smell of woods. And especially not to forget: the view to Kos Town and to Bodrum on the Turkish side, two white beauties separated by a narrow blue strait, handsomely dotted with white sails.
The view from the top
I've heard about a spot on the central terrace, Abaton, the quarter of the priests, where the patients used to sleep and dream, until Asklepios appeared in their dreams to reveal how they could get well again. I'm not feeling ill, just heavy, tired and warm. Nevertheless, I'm eager to try out the dreaming method, so I lie down, with my back and my feet on separate slabs of marble and my bag as a cushion.
While passers-by are giggling, I close my eyes and fold my hands. As a matter of fact, it takes only a few minutes before Asklepios appears, not in his usual form as a bearded master holding a snake-entwined staff in his hand. This time, he's in the shape of a merciful grey cloud, shading the sun and making me feel refreshingly cooled and much lighter, quite renewed actually.
No Train
An elderly English lady, dressed in yellow and a matching visor, is entertaining fourteen affectionate cats, on a low wall at the exit, inside the shady arcade. She's so likeable that the cats eat the bread she's giving them as if it were their favourite titbit. The rest of the tourists are waiting for the next mini train, well and truly tired of ruins. I have a secret hope that the train fails to come, either because of a breakdown or a strike.
Lady with the cats
In that case, the trip home from Asklepieion will be precisely like it ought to be. Slowly, we'll stroll down the avenue together, under majestic cypresses, to the delight of the gregarious goats along the road, waiting to show off their shining brown furs. Even the proud cock, confidently posing on the roof of a shack, will be delighted. When we tire of looking at the villagers' luxuriant gardens, it's time to seat ourselves in the taverns of Platani to consume the last ingredient of the ancient prescription – tasty and healthy food.
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Copyright © 2003 Terje Raa


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Cristiano Ronaldo could return to the Champions League: he would have a clause to leave Al-Nassr if Newcastle qualifies for the competition
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After months of speculation, the Portuguese Cristiano Ronaldo has a new team: Al-Nassr from Saudi Arabia. But despite the contract being for two and a half seasons, the striker could return to the Premier League as early as June.
And it is that the fichajes.net page released details of Cristiano Ronaldo's contract with the entity, in which there is a clause that could return him to the football elite: the Champions League.
Apparently, the negotiation included an agreement in which Cristiano could leave the club on loan to Newcastle United of the Premier League in the summer market, all this in case the 'Magpies' qualify for the European competition.
Although many fans might think that it would be a complex negotiation, especially since Newcastle would have to pay half of Cristiano Ronaldo's annual salary ($100 million dollars), but the agreement would have a clear basis.
The owners of Newcastle United are the same as those of Al-Nassr, so there would be no problem for the arrival of the 'Bug'.
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Khama Billiat's brace together with Anthony Laffor, Curthberth Malajila and a Rodney Ramagalela late goal saw Mamelodi Sundowns thrash Polokwane City 5-0 on Wednesday night as they moved to second spot in the Absa Premiership log standings.
Sundowns that started the match on a high tempo making it clear that they wanted the full points from Polokwane City.
In the 14th minute Anthony Laffor took a good strike to try and open the scoring for Sumdowns but his shot went wide.
In the 25th Laffor was finally rewarded as he produced a good finish which put his team 2-0 in front and it was Malajila who had returned the favour this time.
Anthony Laffor never gave up on searching for more goals, but he showed great team effort as he supplied a ball to Khama Billiat who did not hesitate to take the ball at the back of the net taking Sundowns to a 3-0 lead before halftime.
In the second half Polokwane made a strong comeback with Puleng Tlolane taking a threatening shot that went wide of the left- hand post early on.
Thobani Mncwango took a stroke in the 69th minute to help his team find a goal, but Sundowns goalkeeper Denis Onyango made a good save.
A minute later Puleng Tlolane also tried his luck, but his shot went wide of the right hand upright.
Mweene was welcomed by a shot from Sipho Jembula but he managed to save it ensuring that his club maintained a clean sheet.
In the 89th minute of the match Billiat netted the fourth goal for Sundowns and a minute later substitute Rodney Ramagalela also registered his name on the score sheet as Sundowns won 5-0.


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Colombia President Juan Manuel Santos on Friday promised an increase in subsidies for the country's coffee-growing industry. Farmers have been on strike for almost a week to demand more support for the sector that is suffering economic hardship due to low coffee prices and an expensive peso.
On Twitter, the president said he had ordered his finance and agriculture ministers to convoke a meeting and increase financial aid for coffee farmers who say that because of the coffee prices and peso they are forced to sell their beans below cost price. According to the striking coffee growers, the current subsidies are not sufficient to compensate the losses.
Min. Hacienda y Min. Agricultura llevan instrucción de proponer incremento adicional del apoyo cafetero focalizado en pequeños cultivadores.
The presidential concession came after talks between the government and strikers were suspended earlier Friday.
Tens of thousands of coffee growers have blocked roads through Colombia since Monday to force the government to come up with solutions for the grower' economic problems. The Santos administration has condemned the road blocks and has vowed to prosecute farmers who take part in road blocks.
The Colombian coffee growers federation, Fedecafe, has found itself locked between protesters and government. While the federation agrees government subsidies are too low for coffee growers to produce, it has asked its members to refrain from disturbing the public order.
Growers, federation and government representatives meet again on Saturday to find a way out of the negotiations deadlock.


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Mein neuer Freund ist eine für ProSieben produzierte Reality-Serie aus dem Jahr 2005. Hauptdarsteller ist Christian Ulmen, der verschiedene Charaktere spielt, um mit einem Kandidaten oder einer Kandidatin ein Wochenende zu verbringen. Bei der Serie handelt es sich um eine Adaption der britischen Serie My New Best Friend.

Konzept
Ein Kandidat muss ein komplettes Wochenende mit einer ihm unbekannten Person verbringen, die ein für ihn unangenehmer, nervtötender Charakter ist, dessen Identität und Eigenschaften jedoch vorher nicht bekannt sind. Der Kandidat muss alles ertragen, was diese Person tut oder verlangt und ihn gegenüber Freunden und Eltern als neuen Freund vorstellen. Der Kandidat und sein "neuer Freund" sind während des Wochenendes die einzigen auftretenden Personen, die wissen, dass alles gefilmt wird und die Beziehung nur vorgetäuscht ist. Wenn der Kandidat die ständigen Provokationen übersteht, gibt es einen Gewinn in Höhe von 10.000 Euro. Die Person des "neuen Freundes" überreicht in diesem Fall das Geld unter einem Vorwand und verlässt den Raum. Der Kandidat hat allerdings jederzeit die Möglichkeit, das Spiel vorzeitig abzubrechen. Allerdings gilt in diesem Fall das Spiel als verloren und es gibt keinen Gewinn. Christian Ulmen spielt entsprechend verkleidet (und daher vom Kandidaten unerkannt) jeweils diesen "neuen Freund".

Folgen
Knut
Der ungepflegte Alleinunterhalter Knut Hansen erkennt als einziger sein Talent. Kandidatin Diana (26) erträgt seinen Gestank und seine Auftritte bis zum Ende.
Uwe
Das unbeholfene Muttersöhnchen Uwe Wöllner nervt Anika (26) mit einer Allergie gegen fast alles. Die Kandidatin hält es nicht aus, weshalb sie das Spiel aufgibt.
Alexander
Kandidatin Franziska (24) lässt sich von dem reichen, menschenverachtenden Schnösel Alexander von Eich aus bestem Adelshause nicht aus der Ruhe bringen und gewinnt das Geld.
Veith
Der Therapeut und Motivationstrainer Veith entführt André (30) in die Homosexualität, aber der Kandidat übersteht die Episode.
Ecke
Der nichtsnutzige, drogensüchtige Rapper Ecke im Bob-Marley-Outfit beleidigt erst die Freunde von Kandidatin Sabine (26) und will dann noch deren Mutter sehen, Sabine gibt auf.
Collin
Der schizophrene Amerikaner Collin Brown glaubt an Aliens. Kandidatin Yvonne (27) gewinnt in der Realität 10.000 Euro.
Jürgen
Der kleinkriminelle Prolet Jürgen Wegmann präsentiert dem Vater der Kandidatin Sandra (28) eine Geschäftsidee mit Telefonsex und überreicht ihr am Ende 10.000 Euro.
Martina
Kandidat Christoph muss die transsexuelle Nervensäge Martina Kandel seinen Eltern als ehemaligen Schulfreund vorstellen und wird mit dem Gewinn belohnt.
Marcel
Der aufgedrehte Mann mit Pudelmütze versucht ständig, besonders cool zu erscheinen. Kandidat Mike beendet das Spiel, als Marcel ihn auf seine Mutter anspricht. (Diese Folge wurde nicht ausgestrahlt und erschien nur auf der DVD.)

Ausstrahlung
Die erste Folge wurde am 10. Januar 2005 ausgestrahlt. Diese sahen lediglich 1,20 Millionen Zuschauer bei einem Marktanteil von 3,7 Prozent. In der Zielgruppe der 14- bis 49-Jährigen betrug der Marktanteil 6,8 Prozent. Weil die erste Folge der Serie nicht die von ProSieben gewünschten Marktanteile erreichte, nahm der Sender das Format vorübergehend aus dem Programm und zeigte stattdessen am 17. Januar Die nervigsten Dinge der 90er – Der Comedy-Rückblick von A bis Z. Aufgrund massiver Proteste bei einer von Fans initiierten Internet-Petition nahm ProSieben die Serie kurzfristig wieder auf. Der Sendeplatz war schließlich donnerstags gegen 23:15 Uhr nach TV total. Geplante Folgen des Formats Elton vs. Simon wurden verschoben. Die zweite Folge am 24. Februar 2005 um 23:15 Uhr sahen dann 0,76 Millionen Zuschauer bei einem Marktanteil von 6,2 Prozent. Mein neuer Freund lief dann mit bis zu 20 % Marktanteil bei den 14- bis 29-Jährigen. Trotz deutlich besserer Marktanteile als bei Ausstrahlung der ersten Folge lagen die Quoten weiterhin unter Senderschnitt.

Mein neuer Freund wurde mehrmals bei MTV wiederholt, u. a. ab Januar 2006. Eine weitere Wiederholung lief Anfang 2008 bei Comedy Central. In einem abschließenden Special kommentierte Christian Ulmen die einzelnen Charaktere und Kandidaten.

Sämtliche im Fernsehen gesendeten Folgen sind in voller Länge auf MySpass.de kostenlos abrufbar. Außerdem wurde eine DVD veröffentlicht, auf der es eine zusätzliche, nicht im TV ausgestrahlte Folge gibt.

Auszeichnung
Die Serie war 2005 für den Deutschen Fernsehpreis in der Kategorie "Beste Comedy" nominiert. Den Preis gewann jedoch die Improvisationsshow Schillerstraße. 2006 wurde die DVD mit einer Goldenen Schallplatte für über 25.000 verkaufte Einheiten ausgezeichnet.

ulmen.tv
Die Rollen Alexander von Eich, Knut Hansen, Uwe Wöllner und seit dem 11. Dezember auch Ecke, der hier Maurice Horstmann heißt, wurden in das Nachfolgeformat ulmen.tv übernommen. Bei ulmen.tv gibt es keine Kandidaten mehr, die mit einem der Charaktere ein Wochenende verbringen sollen. Im Gegensatz zu Mein neuer Freund wurden die Videos von ulmen.tv seit Ende August 2008 zuerst nur im Internet gezeigt und konnten bei 3min.de gesehen werden. Erst später folgte eine Ausstrahlung ausgewählter Folgen von ulmen.tv auch im Fernsehen bei den Sendern Comedy Central (ab dem 19. Oktober 2008) und MTV (ab dem 23. Oktober 2008). Am 15. Mai 2009 erschien die 3er DVD-Box "Best of ulmen.tv". Seit dem 11. Oktober 2012 liefen zunächst 20 Folgen auf Tele 5. Zeitweise waren alle Folgen auf ulmen.tv zu sehen.

My New Best Friend

Das englische Original wurde 2003 auf Channel 4 ausgestrahlt. Hauptdarsteller in den sechs Folgen war der Comedian Marc Wootton. Vier seiner Charaktere wurden in der deutschen Version kopiert (Stevie – Veith; Simon – Marcel; Gary – Jürgen; Sasha – Alexander von Eich). My New Best Friend gewann 2004 die Rose d'Or in der Kategorie "Game Show".

Weblinks

 Interview mit Christian Ulmen bei journalist ONLINE
 Folgen 1 bis 8 auf MySpass.de. Die neunte und letzte Folge lief nicht im TV und ist nur auf der DVD verfügbar.

Quellen

Fernsehserie (Deutschland)
Fernsehsendung (ProSieben)
Fernsehsendung der 2000er Jahre

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World Was Completely Different Last Time Joe Johnson Scored For Celtics
The Boston Celtics made headlines Wednesday when they signed seven-time All-Star Joe Johnson to a 10-day contract.
The 17-year veteran made his NBA debut as a member of the Celtics after being drafted No. 10 overall out of the University of Arkansas in the 2001 NBA Draft. Johnson's time in Boston didn't last long as he was traded midway through his rookie year, but 20 years later the longtime Atlanta Hawk forward found a way to score again at TD Garden as a member of the Celtics in the squad's Wednesday night win over the Cleveland Cavaliers.
The 40-year-old's last basket as a member of the Celtics game on Feb. 16, 2002 in a 99-79 loss to the Gary Payton-led Seattle Supersonics. Johnson had three points in the loss in just 2:14 minutes of game action. It has been so long since Johnson last scored for Boston and the world looked a little different back then.
When Johnson last scored as a member of the Celtics, the No. 1 song on the Billboard Hot 100 was Usher's "U Got It Bad." Denzel Washington was the movie king that day with "John Q" sitting atop the domestic box office. The internet still was picking up steam and music streaming was not even an idea year and rather the website "LimeWire" was huge.
If you were a gamer in 2002, the original Xbox, PlayStation 2, Nintendo GameCube or Game Boy Advance likely were your go-to systems of choice and also it was a Saturday night and not a Wednesday.
At that point, the Boston Red Sox still were dealing with the Curse of the Bambino.
Johnson, and the world as a whole, certainly has come a long way since that last bucket for the Celtics.
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Massachusetts State Grange
Shelburne Grange Fair
2nd Saturday Suppers
Shelburne Grange Officers
Zoom meetings will be held the first Wednesday of each month.
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Tentative Grange Programs 2021 Recipe Exchange in lieu of refreshments
January 6, 2021 Business Meeting – vote on budget
January 20 Dues Paying Supper? Travel Program (Miriam, friend of Barbara's? To do a Zoom program)
February 3 Business Meeting and short program
February 17 Bingo (or some online game) or Three Truths and A Lie, Trivia
March 3 Business Meeting and short program Judy Sweet
March 17 Robotic Milker program with Daryl Williams? Or Willis?
April 7 Business Meeting and short program Ginny Peck
April 21 Farmer's Market Program /Panel
May 5 Business Meeting and short program
May 19 Mystery Ride (no carpool and socially distancable location…suggestions to Barbara Giguere, privately).
June 2 Business Meeting and Election of Officers
June 15 or 16 Eat Out night
July 6 or 7 Business Meeting and short program Patriotic Short Program
July 20 or21 Sign a Song /Sign Language info (Tara P. or Sarah Brault?)
August 4 Pie Social and Grange sponsored Band Concert
August 17 or 18 Business Meeting and short program
Grange meetings have been cancelled due to the coronavirus.
Grange meetings are held the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays at 7 pm or as noted.
All programs are open to the public...come and join us!
Wednesday, January 8, 2020: Dues Paying pot luck supper at 6:30 pm with travel program by Caitlin Burnett
Caitlin is pursuing degrees in Cultural Anthropology and Sustainability at the University of New Hampshire. She has devoted her college career to giving back: as research assistant in the Department of Anthropology at UNH, member of the Indigenous New Hampshire Collaborative Collective, researcher with Weaving Strands of Knowledge-- working with communities in Bhutan, India, and the United States; and an activist with the Student Environmental Action Coalition. She studied abroad for her fall semester at the University Andres Bello in Santiago Chile, focusing in Latin American Anthropology and Spanish language. As part of the homestay program, she was exposed to more personal interaction and immersion into the host culture. Additionally, there were many opportunities for hiking, camping, horseback riding and water rafting.
Program highlights featured study and exploration of the language, culture, literature, arts, history, anthropology, native cultures, politics, economy, and technology through courses, excursions and field trips. In addition to coursework, the program sponsored an in-depth week-long field study to Northern Chile which included visiting sites of native culture, guided excursions to national parks and explorations of protected ecological areas.
Caitlin's plans for post-graduation are to serve with City Year New Hampshire starting in the fall, and attending graduate school.
SPECIAL PROGRAM - COME AND JOIN US!
Fellowship Hall, 17 Little Mohawk Road, Shelburne, MA
6:30 pm Pot Luck Supper
7 pm Barry Deitz's presentation: "When the Road Came Through--How Construction of I-91 Changed Western Massachusetts"
When the Road Came Through
Excerpts from Barry Deitz's Presentation
We are a restless people. We have been called the most mobile nation in the world. Whether it's vacationing in a remote National Park or moving the whole family across the country for the possibility of a better life, the story of America is in many ways a story about hitting the road and heading toward the horizon, the dream of something better over the next hill.
About 40,000 miles of roads were built between 1956 and 1978 as a result of the Interstate Highway plan and those freeways changed the face of America. In good ways, and bad. Part of that 40,000 miles of new road included the 291 miles of Interstate 91 which ran from New Haven, Connecticut up to the Canadian border.
The commercial opportunities were obvious. Easier access to distant markets for produce, timber and small manufactures, specifically in providing a faster way down to Springfield and up to Brattleboro. But what many of the residents of the Pioneer Valley recall of those days when the road came through was how devastating it was for many local businesses. For generations the regular traffic along Route 5 had supported gas stations, restaurants, garages, fruit stands, small manufacturing concerns and many home businesses. The new Interstate made it possible without a second look to bypass all these places dependent on drive-by commerce.
A new highway cutting its way across a county's farms and towns can leave a wide range of often contradictory emotions in the people affected by those changes. The very landscape itself is altered. Town residents find the geography of their home has been remade. Landmarks disappear. Fields are erased. Woodlands cut down and leveled.
Big changes are easy to spot. But in some respects it's the small things that stay with us. Remembering a mill pond that was once in the center of town, a copse of trees or a sugar house swept away by tractors and trucks, a favorite fishing hole gone forever.
Progress inevitably has its victors and victims, its winners and losers, but it changes everyone in some way, even if it is just to make possible a quicker route to work. For those in the Pioneer Valley who remember, their history can be traced in the stories of life before and after the road came through.