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Two neighbors and long-time friends come face-to-face with their forbidden fantasies in this sizzling ebook from New York Times and USA TODAY bestselling author Nicole Edwards.
Zoey Stranford might've had a crush on the sexy boy next door since middle school, but she's a woman now, and that crush has turned into a full-blown case of lust. So why is it that at twenty-nine, her libido decides to ramp into high gear and the only thing she can focus on is the intensely sexy, scorching hot boy next door who is definitely not a boy anymore?
Kaleb Walker has had his eye on Zoey for close to twenty years but never before has he considered taking their friendship to the next level, no matter how many fantasies he's had about her over the years. That doesn't explain why Kaleb is hell bent on having her—in as many ways as possible.
It doesn't take long before the flames start burning bright and hot, and the two of them burn up the nights and the days as they explore each other's forbidden fantasies. But can their friendship survive a business transaction or the new friends with benefits clause? Or will they realize that they've been overlooking something much deeper that's been right in front of them all along?
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KALEB (ALLURING INDULGENCE, 1) - Chapter One
Are you fucking kidding?" Kaleb could barely make out his youngest brother's words as Zane doubled over in laughter.
"Hell, no. I'm dead serious. Sawyer was standing on the side of the road, holding up a sign that said 'will work for sex'. I shit you not." Kaleb finished pouring his coffee before taking his mug back to his desk, dodging Zane in the process.
Hello? This was Sawyer Walker they were talking about, so Kaleb shouldn't have been all that surprised really. But, he'd been hard pressed to keep his jaw out of his lap as he drove past his brother standing shirtless, wearing jeans and shit kickers while standing on the side of the road holding up the damn sign. To top it off, there was a truck full of women pulled over talking to him.
"You know Dad's gonna be pissed when he sees it." Zane doubled over in another fit of laughter.
Kaleb wasn't all that worried about their father and what he thought about Sawyer's wild and crazy antics. It was their mother they actually had to worry about. Curtis Walker would laugh right along with Zane, but Lorrie Walker would be fit to be tied.
But that was Sawyer for you. At thirty-three, he wasn't supposed to be the wildest of the seven of them, but he even gave Zane a run for his money.
The screen door slammed and Zane sat upright, immediately choking on his laughter. As Travis made his way into the small kitchen, Kaleb barely suppressed a groan.
"What's going on?" The oldest of the seven Walker brothers wasn't smiling, and Kaleb had a feeling he wouldn't find Sawyer's antics all that funny anyway, so Kaleb kept his mouth shut.
"Sawyer's down on Main and First half-dressed holding up a sign."
"Fuck," Kaleb muttered and pinned his brother with a death glare. "Seriously, Zane?"
He was met with a shrug.
Telling Travis anything that didn't pertain to Walker Demolition was like telling their mother as far as Kaleb was concerned. The oldest of the Walker boys at thirty-five, Travis had turned into an old man in recent years – at least as far as his mood was concerned.
"Fuck," Travis groaned as he turned to the coffee pot sitting on the counter. "When will he ever grow up?"
Today, just like any other day, Kaleb was going to give Travis a wide berth, not to mention, knock Zane upside his head for telling on Sawyer. "Likely never if I had to guess," Kaleb chimed in, knowing that was the only sufficient answer.
"Did you hear back from Carl Stranford?" Travis glanced over his shoulder at Kaleb before returning his attention to pouring his coffee. "You were going by his house yesterday?"
Suddenly wishing he'd had more coffee, Kaleb rubbed his hand over the back of his neck trying to squeeze some of the tension out. Not that there ever was a good time to have this conversation with Travis, but now certainly wasn't it.
"Yeah." He definitely stopped by Carl's, just like he had several times that week, but his brief conversation hadn't resulted in anything other than the expected 'Let me think about it, Kaleb, and get back with you'.
"Shit," Travis groaned again, obviously knowing what that response had been before Kaleb even had to say it out loud. "That man keeps stalling, and I don't know what the hell for. You'd think he'd be ready to sell off a portion of that land by now. He's all but lost every one of his crops and to tell you the truth, I'm getting damn tired of waiting,"
And if Carl didn't do something soon, he'd lose a lot more than just his crops, but Kaleb wasn't going to share that with Travis just yet. Until he had the chance to talk to Zoey about it, he wasn't ready to spread the devastating news.
Not to mention, it wouldn't matter what he told Travis because until he had a firm agreement from Carl, none of it mattered. His oldest brother would just get even more pissed off than he already was.
Walker Demolition – the company Kaleb and his brothers had built from the ground up – had grown leaps and bounds over the last few years, and instead of being content with what they'd built, Travis was ready to venture in another direction, expand their horizons he'd said.
Instead of focusing solely on tearing shit up, Travis had come up with the idea to build a resort. Not that Kaleb didn't think it was a brilliant idea because he did. He was just content with the tearing shit up part.
The plans he'd seen for a mega resort, the likes of which their small town had never seen, were underway. They'd received the necessary approvals, and now the only thing left to do was to secure the land. Travis had already bought out two of their adjacent neighbors, acquiring a good three hundred acres of decrepit old farmland, but he hadn't been satisfied with that. Now he was looking for another hundred that backed up to what they'd already purchased. Only this land belonged to Carl Stranford, an ornery old farmer who had been giving them the runaround for the better part of the last six months.
"Call him." Zane's tone was laced with sarcasm. "Or better yet, go see him. Maybe some of your macho intimidation will make him come to a decision."
Kaleb groaned.
Zane was the youngest of seven and considering the age difference between him and Travis, he didn't remember much of the Travis they had all grown up with. The fun loving, hang on by the seat of your pants guy they'd all wanted to be like. But that man never returned from the four-year stint in the Army. In his place was the grouchy, unsmiling man that sat before them now.
"I might just do that," Travis snapped, before turning and walking out of the room.
When the screen door slammed behind their brother, Zane turned to Kaleb. "Why don't you go talk to Carl? Or better yet, Zoey?"
"What does Zoey have to do with this?"
Zane liked to give Kaleb shit about Carl Stranford's only daughter. Not only had she been Kaleb's closest female friend for the better part of the last decade, she was also the woman Kaleb had always wanted, but never had. Despite the ever-present physical attraction, he'd somehow managed to be friends with her without ever trying to push it any further, although he'd wanted to.
More than wanted to.
Since she'd never shown even an inkling of interest in him other than friendship, Kaleb had opted to take what he could get and they'd established a very solid friendship. Hell, the woman knew everything there was to know about him and most of his brothers, yet she still chose to associate with him, so he considered himself lucky.
They were infamous in their little town, but that was mostly due to their wild and crazy behavior since about the time each of them could walk. They were a rowdy bunch, and there was a long list of rumors associated with them – some true, some not entirely true. For whatever reason, Zoey chose to ignore them, and for that, he was grateful.
Not that Zoey Stranford wasn't as wild as they came. That was partly what he found so damn attractive about the woman. She didn't care what other people thought about her, and it seemed her one goal was to have fun and not hurt anyone in the process.
So, he'd mastered the art of pretending when it came to Zoey. First and foremost, he was her friend, but that wasn't the problem. His issue was in learning to hide the unbridled lust burning deep and hot for as long as he'd known her.
And since his brothers had dubbed her the one woman who wouldn't give him the time of day, they loved to give him a hard time about her.
It certainly wasn't a hardship being friends with Zoey, but it had gotten increasingly more difficult in the last few years. Ever since she and that jackass Jason Tribbons divorced, Kaleb did everything he possibly could to make sure he kept his feelings for her hidden. But hell, he wasn't a saint and he wasn't sure how much longer he could pull off the charade.
"Zoey doesn't have any say in what her father does with that land," Kaleb added as he watched the wheels turn in Zane's head. His little brother was going to piss him off, he could feel it.
"Yeah, but she likes you," Zane goaded. "I'm sure if she goes running to daddy, telling him her boy toy wants to buy the land, he'd sell it in a heartbeat."
Boy toy? "I know you've got something better than that," Kaleb pushed.
Kaleb had grown quite fond of his own dick over the years, and he didn't have any intentions of losing it, thank you very much. Carl Stranford would just as soon cut off Kaleb's dick than let him date his daughter.
Carl was an overprotective son of a bitch when it came to his one and only daughter, and he and Zoey had had to clarify their friendship on more than one occasion over the years. Granted, Carl was close to eighty now, and Zoey was very much a grown woman who didn't let her daddy tell her whom she could see, but still...
Hell, he'd expected Carl to answer the damn door with a shotgun in his hand the night he had taken Zoey to her senior prom. Thankfully Carl hadn't, but that was probably due to Zoey's mother who had liked Kaleb. Not that Kaleb could blame the man. If a nineteen-year-old man had the balls to show up on his doorstep asking to take his seventeen-year-old daughter to the prom, Kaleb knew damn well that young man would know how acquainted he was with his gun collection.
But true to his word, even back then when he was ruled by hormones alone, Kaleb never laid a finger on Zoey, no matter how badly he wanted to. And to this day, he'd never so much as kissed her, and his dick knew it all too well.
Shaking off the thought, Kaleb pushed himself out of his chair. "I'll go talk to Carl. Until we get that land, Travis won't let it go."
"Nope, he won't," Zane agreed as he stood. "Tell Zoey hello for me."
"Fuck off." Kaleb grinned as he walked out the back door.
Not fifteen minutes later, Kaleb was pulling up to Carl Stranford's house, wishing like hell he didn't have to do this again today. Thankfully Zoey's truck wasn't in the driveway, which meant she was probably working – something Kaleb should've been doing. Instead, he'd get the pleasure of explaining to Carl yet again what he wanted and why he was there.
He pulled around to the back of the house, put the truck in Park and climbed out. Stealing himself for the conversation to come, Kaleb took a deep breath and looked around. With the sun shining bright and not a single cloud in the sky, Kaleb took in the vast landscape, looking off to the south as he tried to picture the entrance to the resort as Travis envisioned it.
He could see the massive wrought iron gates in his mind, the ones that would be manned twenty-four hours a day by security, allowing only those invited to come inside. Kaleb had seen the artwork for the gates design, including the large "A" and "I" that would be welded into the intricate iron design. Alluring Indulgence, the name he and his brothers all agreed on.
Given the type of resort they were looking at creating, the name suited it. The goal had been to come up with a name to reflect the carnal temptation they fully intended it to be. So, thanks to an online dictionary and a case of beer, Alluring Indulgence was born.
He wouldn't lie, he was anxiously waiting for the day they opened their doors, but in order for that to happen, Kaleb had to convince Carl to sell him the land. With a resigned sigh, Kaleb shut the truck door and made his way to the side door of the house.
Rapping his knuckles on the wood frame, Kaleb waited like he always did until Carl's gruff voice instructed him to, "Come in." The man never bothered to get up, nor did he bother locking any of his doors so Kaleb let himself into the large, typical farmhouse kitchen.
"Mr. Stranford," Kaleb greeted Zoey's father as he stepped into the living room.
Instead of a greeting, Kaleb was met with a muted "Hmmphh".
"How are you today?" When Carl pointed to the couch, Kaleb took a seat, keeping a smile on his face and his eyes on the old man sitting in the chair.
Just like in recent days, Kaleb felt an overwhelming sense of nostalgia sitting on the couch in the Stranford's dated living room. With the dark wood paneling, well-worn hardwood floors and a ceiling fan that had to have been produced in the 1980's, he was hit with flashbacks from his teenage years. There was even the faint smell of cigarette smoke still lingering, although Kaleb knew Carl had quit smoking long ago.
He and Zoey spent many days sitting right there on the very same maroon and green, flowery couch Kaleb sat on now, talking, laughing and avoiding the glares of one ornery old man who continuously traipsed back and forth through the room, making sure the up-to-no-good teenage boy in his living room wasn't somehow taking advantage of his sweet little girl.
"Was doing fine until you showed up."
That was definitely the Carl he'd grown accustomed to. He much preferred the ornery old man to the fragile, forgetful one he'd spent hours with, as well. Carl had been diagnosed with Alzheimer's within the last year, and as each day passed, Kaleb recognized more and more symptoms. At times, he was positive Carl didn't know who he was, even though he pretended to.
"If you're looking for Zoey, she's not here."
Kaleb barely heard him over the television turned up loud enough for Carl to hear without the hearing aids he refused to wear. Glancing over at the TV and then back at Carl, he bit back a laugh when Carl sighed dramatically before turning the volume down with the remote on the arm of his chair.
"I'm not here to see Zoey, Mr. Stranford. I'm here to see you."
"Ahhh." Carl didn't look any happier than he sounded by the news. "Out to try and steal my land again, are you?"
"No, sir," Kaleb said, forcing back a smile. He was, of course, looking to acquire some of Carl's land, but in his opinion, the offer was more than fair. So, no, he was not looking to steal anything.
"So, why is it that you can come over to talk to me about my land, but you aren't here trying to woo my daughter?"
Kaleb couldn't tell whether Carl was serious or trying to jack with him. Woo? Seriously? Who said woo anymore?
He couldn't very well tell Carl that he'd been thinking about "wooing" his daughter for some time now, but had never gotten up enough nerve to do so. No matter how Carl sounded, Kaleb wasn't convinced he'd take any man's intentions toward his daughter as a good thing. Not after her devastating divorce.
Shaking off that train of thought, Kaleb focused his attention on Carl once more. "Mr. Stranford, I wanted to stop by to see if you'd come to a decision about the land."
"What are you planning to do with my land again?"
Kaleb's hands balled into fists, but he kept them hidden. He was fairly certain Carl knew exactly what he and his brothers intended to do with it, but he figured he had no choice but to oblige him.
"Sir, we're looking to build a hotel." Well, it was more of a resort, but he didn't want to go into the details.
"A hotel? Like what? A La Quinta?"
Fighting the urge to laugh, Kaleb shook his head. "No, sir. Not a La Quinta." Not by a long shot, he thought to himself.
"What do you plan to do with my house if you build this hotel?" Carl asked, sincerely, his forehead creased with worry.
"We don't have any plans for your house, Mr. Stranford. We aren't looking to buy the land that your house sits on. We're only looking to acquire the one hundred acres that sit adjacent to my father's land."
"One hundred acres, huh?"
Oh, brother.
The amount that Kaleb and his brothers were looking to purchase was about half of what Carl owned in total. Even though he was certain Carl didn't have any intentions of using the land in the future, they didn't want to go overboard. In Kaleb's opinion, Travis was riding a fine line as it was.
Since Travis was insistent that the entrance face the south, for a number of reasons he'd been told, this had been their only option.
"And how much are you offering me?"
Kaleb was pretty sure he saw a twinkle in Carl's eye, and if he wasn't mistaken, the man was trying to catch him in a lie. Well, that was one thing the Walkers didn't do. They didn't lie, and they didn't try and cheat someone out of what was rightfully theirs.
Taking a deep breath, Kaleb settled in for the long haul. For the next half hour, he repeated the same conversation he'd had with Mr. Stranford for the umpteenth time.
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U.S. NatGas Exports Exceeded Imports in Three of First Five Months, EIA Says
Jeremiah Shelor
U.S. Natural Gas Exports Up 27%, Reach 31 Markets in First Six Months
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The United States is officially emerging as a net natural gas exporter in 2017, with exports exceeding imports in three of the first five months of the year, the Energy Information Administration (EIA) said Tuesday.
The United States was a net gas exporter in February, April and May, according to the latest EIA data.
"The United States has been a net natural gas importer on an average annual basis for nearly 60 years," EIA said. "Declining pipeline imports from Canada, growing natural gas pipeline exports to Mexico and increasing exports of liquefied natural gas (LNG) are all contributing to the nation's ongoing shift toward being a net exporter."
Mexico gas exports reached near-record levels through May, averaging 4.04 Bcf/d, compared to an average 3.78 Bcf/d for full-year 2016, EIA said. Mexican exports have been increasing since 2010, when pipeline exports across the southern border averaged 0.91 Bcf/d.
Amid declining domestic production, Mexico has been deregulating its natural gas market as pipeline operators are expanding to get gas to the border. NGI has been tracking the growth in pipeline exports to Mexico and recently debuted the Mexico Border NatGas Flow Tracker.
The story has been similar for LNG, with Cheniere Energy Inc. last year shipping the first cargoes from its Sabine Pass terminal in Louisiana to mark the start of LNG exports from the Lower 48. Sabine Pass averaged a record 1.96 Bcf/d of exports in May, EIA said.
Numerous domestic LNG export projects are in development, some on track and some not. Dominion Energy Inc. confirmed recently that the Cove Point liquefaction project on the Chesapeake Bay in Lusby, MD, should enter service later this year. However, Sempra Energy management recently said the start-up date for the Cameron LNG facility in Louisiana, has been pushed to 2019 because of issues related to engineering, procurement and construction.
"Sabine Pass has commissioned three liquefaction trains, with the fourth train coming online in the next few months," EIA said. "The United States still imports LNG from overseas, primarily at Everett, MA, but these volumes averaged only 0.20 Bcf/d over the first five months of 2017."
Cheniere management said during a conference call Tuesday the Sabine Pass Train 4 is expected to produce its first commissioning cargo later this week.
The growth in U.S. exports marks the end of an era that can be traced to 1958 and the completion of the TransCanada Corp. pipeline that connected Western Canada to markets in the Northeast, according to EIA.
"Net U.S. natural gas imports from Canada peaked in 2007, averaging over 10 Bcf/d," EIA said. Since then, the rise of unconventional production in the U.S. onshore has "displaced Canadian natural gas. Border crossings in Idaho and Montana make up the largest portions of natural gas entering the United States from Canada by pipeline, making up about 25% and 20%, respectively, in 2016."
While the United States still is a net gas importer from Canada, exports to Eastern Canada have steadily increased since the completion of the Vector Pipeline in 2000. Exports of U.S. gas across the border from Michigan to the Dawn Hub in Ontario make up the largest share of pipeline exports to Canada, according to EIA.
In its most recent Natural Gas Monthly report, EIA said the United States in May exported 129.1 Bcf to Mexico via pipelines, compared with 115.6 Bcf in May 2016 The United States also exported 63.9 Bcf to Canada via pipelines, versus 62.8 Bcf in May 2016. Total LNG exports reached 60.8 Bcf in May, a significant increase year/year, when the United States exported 9.9 Bcf.
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Review: 'Wilson Wants It All' @ The House Theatre of Chicago
Leslie Frame, Carolyn Defrin and Rebekah Ward-Hays in The House Theatre's "Wilson Wants It All"
Things look pretty bleak 40 years from now. The U.S. has grown into a fractured society, deep in debt and dry in drinkable water. An impending civil war is just a speech away, and the government has launched a program that selectively sterilizes each of us to manage population growth. And, worse yet, we wear many shades of unflattering grey.
That is, according to The House Theatre's inventive new play, Wilson Wants It All, an epic piece that nearly bites off more than it can chew. However, House is known for taking risks with lofty material, and, for the most part here, they succeed.
Wilson explores the U.S. political landscape in 2040, which features a broken government, corrupt leadership and a country filled with angry, distrustful citizens. The people eagerly look to Hope (Rebekah Ward-Hays, giving a perfectly-poised performance, while looking stunningly like Julianne Moore), the daughter of an assassinated senator whose 30th birthday marks her decision to run for Senate. Hope, as her name suggests, represents change and a new beginning — though, until now, she's only been a figurehead for her legendary father and his ideals. Sick of being an icon, she decides it's time to speak out for what she believes in — a.k.a. to go "off script." But her life-long guardian and advisor, Wilson (John Henry Roberts, full of intense determination), will not have that. Fortunately for Wilson, Hope has a doppelganger, Ruth (the radiant Leslie Frame), who's more than willing to serve as a stand in, get dressed to the nines, and say the lines Wilson wants to hear.
This is a big, cinematic story, spanning many ideas while spinning through many locations, often within a single scene. Writers Phillip C. Klapperich and Michael Rohd (who also serves as director) effectively keep the narrative fresh and fast — rarely does it seem preachy, or that it's hitting us over the head with an agenda. It also helps that the design team has created a sparse, projection-happy environment that comments on the over-saturation of the media without smothering the narrative or getting in the way of the brisk staging.
My only concern is the plot, at times, edges dangerously close to cheesy Syfy channel movie territory. But the honest acting and clear, unfettered direction keep things on track. As Hope, Ward-Hays easily conveys the pressure of reconciling her own beliefs with the overwhelming expectations of others. "What if what I have to say isn't want you want to hear?," she asks. The answer is unclear. As Ruth, Frame beams with pride when she discovers, as Hope, her once insignificant voice can now shape a country — with the help of a carefully crafted speech, of course. And with Wilson standing in the wings pulling the strings, Roberts does an admirable job showing how a life in public service can poison the core that makes us human.
Kudos to House for doing something daring and entirely original — I really enjoyed it. I just wish the seats at their home, the Chopin Theatre, weren't so narrow — my legs were killing me.
"Wilson Wants It All" plays through March 27 at the Chopin Theatre — The House Theatre of Chicago's resident home. More information here >
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Love your reviews and comnemtary. Got some of your stuff on Hubbard Street Dance Chicago in my press kit for their recent performance in Berkeley, CA. Super insightful
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The Runaways & Edgeplay: When Formative Moments and Rewriting History Collide – Part 1 of 2
The Runaways are considered the greatest female rock band of all time, and there are two films that tell their story: Edgeplay, a 2004 documentary, and Floria Sigismondi's 2010 Runaways biopic. For a 38-year-old man who always revered Jett and the band since adolescence, these documents caused formative crush moments, the impact of music, and hard questions about how the effects of abuse should be reconciled with grand tales of teen girls defiantly rocking out in a man's world.
As a twelve-year-old boy growing up in rural western Pennsylvania, I had already been crushing on Joan Jett when a good buddy's Cool Older Brother introduced me to the band Jett was in before she got the world to scream "I Love Rock n' Roll." He handed me their 1977 "Live in Japan" album and told me to put it on the turntable. "Dude, Cherie was badass."
The album answered all my questions. I played "Cherry Bomb," first, recognizing the title from Jett's "Yellow Album." It was the same song, but I'd never heard it like that. Cherie was indeed badass. Joan was even more badass now that I knew she held sway over screaming masses with this angry, oversexed supernova who defiantly screamed to the world that she was the fox we'd been waiting for. Oh, and a more careful look at the credits and jacket photos revealed that Lita Ford, the metal world's lone guitar goddess, was dealing out serious licks and heavy riffage. Back then, if you loved hard rock, girls were the ones who had their choice of sex symbols to enshrine in poster form in their rooms. Here was an entire quintet who seemed ready-made for the boy I was. Sadly, the band broke up five years before I played "Live in Japan" for the first time. I couldn't understand, with all the talent, attitude, and roiling heat they brought to the table, why they didn't rule the world before calling it quits.
One could imagine how an assembled group of high school girls would burn out in a male-dominated industry against the freewheeling milieu of the drug-addled '70s, but the drama monger in me wanted to know just what tore this band apart to the point that there was never a reunion of any kind. "Edgeplay" came along to chronicle the reasons behind the implosion and more.
Victory Tischler-Blue, known as Vicki Blue when she replaced Jackie Fox on bass in the band, wrote and directed "Edgeplay" in 2004. Cherie Currie, Fox, Lita Ford and Sandy West chronicled their times in the band with candor. Joining them also was Suzi Quatro (a profound influence on Jett), former producer Kim Fowley, as well as others who managed or associated with the band. Joan Jett, who owns the rights to the Runaways catalog, balked at including any of the band's music in addition to refusing an interview. Blue decided to press on, enlisting Ford and Quatro to fill in the soundtrack's holes, underscoring archive footage of the band in their heyday along with a sobering chronicle of emotional, psychological, and implied sexual abuse at the hands of Kim Fowley and others who were supposed to look out for them.
Fox tells of how she was a prime target, manipulated and often humiliated by Fowley, beat up a couple times by Ford during some of the guitarist's cocaine benders, and details frankly about a hotel room suicide attempt culminating with her quitting and being dumped on a bus in Tokyo with a plane ticket back to the USA. Lita Ford chronicles that she endured constant manipulation and degradation from Fowley because she wanted nothing more than to be a success. The most poignant element of this film, however, rests with drummer Sandy West, who succumbed to cancer in 2006.
She recounts musical bond she formed with Ford, as well as the meat grinder atmosphere and its effects on the music as well as how they related to one another. West's segments illustrate the musical divide between the five of them, the sense of pride she always carried with her about her work on the band's four studio albums, and the palpable sadness that they never got back together for even one show, as she spent most of her adult life working construction and breaking kneecaps for lower rung loan sharks and bookmakers. While no one in the film blatantly says Fowley or anyone else sexually abused or raped any of them, West glides along the surface of the question with narrowed eyes and, after a long pause tells Blue, "I'm not the one to ask about that."
Currie tells of Fowley's intimidation and predatory tendencies, as well as how her dysfunctional family life before the band fueled her white-hot stage persona and sexual escapades in the band. One event she touches upon is when Fowley brought all five of them to a motel room, told them to sit on the bed, then proclaimed "I'm going to teach you all the correct way to fuck." She doesn't go into further detail in "Edgeplay," but in the expanded edition of her 1989 autobiography "Neon Angel" she tells of how Fowley made them watch him have sex with a woman afterward.
Currie's last day as a Runaway quantifies the environment they had to constantly work in. During a photo session, she prepared to leave early as previously agreed upon with the photographer, who smashes his camera in a fit of rage when it's time for her to go. As she got back into street clothes as quickly as possible, Ford kicks open her dressing room door, a stream of rancorous profanity preceding her intentions of physical harm. Jett separated them and Fowley decided to sell their contract and cut his losses after his Bardot quit. Three weeks later, Cherie started work on an album with her sister Marie, and the four remaining Runaways went into the studio to record "Waitin' On The Night."
One would expect the lack of Jett, often described as only one who got any semblance of respect from Fowley and the glue that held the band together, to diminish the film's impact, but this isn't the case. Blue sits back and lets the story unfold in the remaining band members' own words, along with Fowley, Quatro, and others privy to their five-year run. As the story unfolded, I expected to feel sorrow that my formative adoration for Jett and the rest would be forever tainted. This bittersweet memoir doesn't ask us to feel sorry for them, or to feel the gravity of yet another "Hollywood eats its own young" tale. This film let me experience the pride they felt in knowing they made great music, despite being subjected to manipulation, objectification and abuse at the hands of those who mentored them. It is the sense of catharsis and release they pass on to the audience that has made "Edgeplay" a fitting legacy of survival and enduring musical power against overwhelming odds that resonates to this day.
Keep your peepers wide for part 2, in which I delve into the 2010 Kristen Stewart/Dakota Fanning biopic and how it stacks up against the documentary. In the meantime, check out trailers, stills and more at the "Edgeplay" official website.
Posted on Thursday, February 17th, 2011 Tuesday, February 15th, 2011 Author Wes KozallaCategories MoviesTags Cherie Currie, cherry bomb, edgeplay, Floria Sigismondi, guitar goddess, icons, impact of music, japan album, joan jett, lita ford, live in japan, movies, music, perspectives, reviews, rock, Runaways, sex, sex symbols, Victory Tischler-Blue, We try it
8 thoughts on "The Runaways & Edgeplay: When Formative Moments and Rewriting History Collide – Part 1 of 2"
[E] Slay Belle says:
Thursday, February 17th, 2011 at 5:44 pm
Edgeplay, for anyone interested in watching it, is (or was, as of last week) available on Netflix instant watch. It's really a quite good documentary.
Looking forward to your part 2.
Sissy Larue says:
I so wish it was available on Netflix Canada. Boo. I can't really say I enjoy their music, but I'm endlessly fascinated by their story. I'd also highly recommend the re-released version of Cherie Currie's book Neon Angel (buy the new one — the original was marketed to a teen audience and is way less juicy.)
Teri Drake-Floyd says:
Can't wait to read part 2. I'm a huge Joan Jett/Runaways fan, have been my whole life. My Mom is the biggest Joan Jett fan to ever live and has met her several times.
Ironically enough I just watched the Runaways movie last night, so I have this topic on the brain. I thought Kristen Stewart was fantastic as Jett – she surprised me.
Beatrice2000 says:
I thought Kristen Stewart did really well as Joan Jett, as was Scout Taylor-Compton as Lita Ford, she sounded just like her at times.
I was into The Runaways as a teen in the 90's, but didn't know their backstory much beyond their songs and the band members.
I thought Stewart really nail Jett. Not just the mannerisms — she looked so much like Jett they could have been related. There was some paparazzi shot of the two of them walking around on set together, and anyone who didn't know who they were would have thought they were mother/daughter. It was uncanny.
I agree! That's probably why I went from kind of disliking Stewart to having a major crush on her by the end of the movie. Seriously, I hate the Twilight films and I've always been pretty ambivalent towards her…but now? Swoon.
Wes Kozalla says:
Hey, thanks to everyone for reading Part 1. I'm glad it's got people talking. As indicated in the article, I, too have been a huge Jett fan most of my life and given her tough road to becoming perhaps the greatest female rock musician of all time, she's on my short list of personal heroes.
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The theater has a capacity of 998 seats, known for being comfortable with generous legroom. A diverse array of shows, ranging from country music by Mickey Gilley and George Dyer to acrobatics from groups such as the Amazing Acrobats of Shanghai, take advantage of the theater's state-of-the-art lighting and stage effects. To fully experience the theater, plan to attend one of its many performances. Shows do sell out, so it's best to book in advance.
Flash photography and videotaping are not permitted during shows.
Concessions are available in the theater.
The theater is wheelchair accessible, with nine dedicated wheelchair seats.
Visit the on-site gift shop for souvenirs and memorabilia.
The theater is located on Highway 76, near the intersection of Keeter Street, along a stretch in Branson known as Country Music Boulevard. Free parking is available.
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Theaters in Branson
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Before any of these bikes arrived here in the CA office, I'd decided that the one I became most excited about riding each morning would be the one I'd select as the winner. As it turns out, it wasn't so easy to split them. For comfort, features and all-round value for money, the Koga was the winner. For fun, the Dawes won the round. When it came to build quality, the Thorn streaked ahead.
These are all excellent bikes in their own right, and in a way the scores reflect the money you spend. You really get what you pay for when it comes to touring bikes. The Thorn Mercury is hard to fault, and for the price, you'd expect nothing less. The Dawes Ultra Galaxy is worthy of its price tag and a bike that I would definitely take on tour if I had the chance. It's not a bike I'd take on a world tour or to the back of beyond, but for any touring in the western world, where mechanical issues aren't such a worry, I'd trust it to come along. For £1,000 less than the Thorn, it really does remarkably well. But then £1,800 isn't cheap, so you expect a solid bike, and that's what you get.
Koga's Signature Randonneur is in another league when it comes to value. You get everything you could ever need, if maybe a little too much, depending on your preferences for accessories. Being part of the firm's custom range brings thousands of set-up possibilities to get your Koga exactly how you want it. It's funny. The Signature Randonneur really split opinion when it first entered the office. The crazy bars, the weight, the endless accessories… the compass! Everyone had an opinion about it, and they weren't all positive. But when I left it covered in panniers, having 'toured' in to work one day, the reaction was very different. 'That's a serious machine', and: 'Are you taking that across the Sahara?' were among the comments that showed the bike certainly looks every bit the bona fide touring bicycle.
The Thorn wins this test, and if I could afford it, it'd be the first thing on my shopping list for my next tour. The Rohloff hub is everything you ever need in gearing; easy-to-use, tough and reliable. The reason the Thorn takes it is simply because it is on another level. Its design is the result of years of touring expertise. It has some really special little features, like the mini-eccentric bottom bracket, and the Gilles Berthoud shifter and the whole bike feels hand-crafted.
It's built out of passion and love, and it's the bike I returned to most often.
When I finally cycle around the world, the Thorn Mercury will be my choice. If I'm getting set for a shorter tour through our green and pleasant land, though, the Dawes will come along. And for anything in between, I'll take the Koga.
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What are the Best Tent Heaters?
When it comes to keeping your tent warm while camping, there are several solutions. Sometimes a campfire alone is just not enough. With the warmth coming from the heater, your winter camping experience will definitely be more comfortable. However, it can be hard to select the proper heater with so many options on the market. So this is why we want to help you to decide for the best tent heater in this article.
Electric heaters offer great energy efficiency but may cost more to run than a gas unit. One advantage they have over a gas unit is their ability to be used in closed spaces. They do not require venting and can be used without worry of carbon monoxide. They are often lighter and easier to carry, as the fuel of a gas unit adds to the weight.
An electric heater may take much longer to warm up your tent. There are also potential problems in the event of a power outage. These tend to happen at the worst possible times during rough weather. If one should happen at your campsite, an electric-heat source will leave you at the mercy of the elements.
Gas heaters can cost much less to operate unless the campsite offers free electrical hookup and power consumption. They normally cost more than an electric unit for the initial purchase.
A gas heater will heat up your tent much faster, but always requires good ventilation for safe use. They can be a bit more noisy than electric, but you will never need to worry about power outages.
Once you select a heater, it is important to know how to use it safely. Always read the manual included with your heater. Manufacturers will include any safety measures and precautions that apply to your specific model. Only use the heater in the way it was designed to be used.
For electric heaters, you should always plug them directly into an outlet. If you absolutely must use an extension cord, use a newer one. Choose a heavy-duty model that is made specifically for outdoor use.
Be sure to keep all flammable objects away from the heater. Keep all objects away that may prevent proper airflow. It is a good idea to turn the fan on and let it run awhile before turning on the full heat. This will blow away any dust or debris that may have built up on your heater.
Do not store liquids or sit drinks near the heater. As with any electrical appliance, spilling liquids on them can cause an electrical fire. If you bring children or pets with you on your camping trip, take care to keep them away from the heater.
It is a good idea to only buy electric heaters with a tip-over switch. This will shut off the heater automatically if it is accidentally knocked over. Another good safety feature to look for is an overheat protector that will shut off the heater if it gets too hot.
For gas heaters, the unit should be placed outside. There is always a danger of carbon monoxide build-up when used in an enclosed space. Make sure that the tent has good ventilation. Always read the safety precautions in your owner's manual to see the correct way to use your gas heater. Many models have a pipe system to channel the heat into your tent.
Gas heaters are meant to heat up your living space before you fall asleep. Most of them would run out of fuel if used continuously through the night. By only using them while someone is awake, you can prevent potential accidents that may lead to a fire.
The U.S. Department of Energy has some useful information on heater safety. This is geared more towards home-use heaters but is applicable to portable and tent heaters as well. This can be found (here).
The first thing to think about is your budget. Try to select the best heater that you can afford. Higher-quality heaters are usually safer heaters. Decide on the type of camping you will be using it for.
If you are camping in an RV or a park with electricity, an electric heater may be best for you. If you are going deep into the wilderness, a gas unit is your only real choice.
Look for standard safety features. Features that shut down the heater when it's tipped over or overheats are crucial. Figure out the size of the tent you will use and buy a heater that will fit the tent.
Pay attention to the thermal output ratings of the models and be sure to get one that's powerful enough for the temperatures you expect to use it in. It may be helpful to check out Consumer Reports buying guide to selecting a portable heater on their (website).
The Zodi Outback is the most powerful heater on our list. It puts out an impressive 40,000 BTUs. This is a propane-gas heater that uses a five-gallon tank for fuel. It also requires the use of a 12-volt battery to power the fan.
The Zodi Outback is 13 x 13 x 22 inches and weighs around 34 pounds. It has an all-metal construction and should stand up to a lot of abuse. The construction feels solid and the whole unit seems very sturdy.
The Zodi Outback has two metal vent pipes. The pipes act as air hoses to circulate warm air into the tent. The main unit is only to be used outside of the tent, in an open, well-ventilated area. This heater can easily warm a space of 1000 square feet.
The 5 gallon tank can keep it going for 7-8 hours. Most gas heaters require you to be awake while in use, but this model is an exception to that rule.
Due to the safety and power of the unit, this heater may be best for large families. It provides safety for your kids and enough power to heat a family-sized shelter.
It is the most expensive model on our list, so keep this in mind. If you plan on camping in small numbers, there may be better choices.
This heater is the least expensive on our list. It is an excellent budget buy for those who camp alone or with a partner in a small tent. It must be used outside the tent and not while sleeping. The small size and light weight make is a good choice for backpackers who wish to travel light.
This model has a heat output of up to 2890 BTUs. It is rather small and uses 16.4 oz or 14.1 oz propane tanks for fuel. The tanks should last for about five hours. The unit size is 6 x 9 x 10.5 inches and it weighs around 3 pounds. The heater has an automatic shutoff to prevent overheating and fires when tipped over.
The Stansport portable outdoor heater is another good, cheaper choice for those on a budget. As the name suggests, it should only be used in the open and not actually inside of the tent. One of the great things about this heater is its portability.
The unit only weights around 1.8 pounds and is 8.8 x 5.5 x 5.5 inches overall. It features a handy carrying handle, making it easy to take with you anywhere in or around the campsite.
This heater puts out around 3100 BTUs of heat. It also has a metal dish that helps to focus the heat where you need it. Heat settings allow you to select off, low, medium or high outputs.
The heater is fueled by small propane cans that weigh around 16.4 oz. This model is great for backpacking, single campers and anyone looking to travel light.
Mr. Heater makes a number of good tent heaters in different price ranges and power categories. This is their most powerful model that puts out 18,000 BTUs. It is not the cheapest heater on our list, but is less expensive than many models with only half of the heating power. It can easily warm a medium to large-sized tent up to 450 square feet.
You could even heat a cabin with this model. It's a handy heater to have around even in the case of a home power outage. You can power the unit with a variety of different configurations, depending on your needs. It can be attached to two, one-pound tanks or a twenty-pound tank. It can provide heat for seven or more hours.
The Big Buddy features a shut off switch in case the heater is dropped or knocked over. Another great safety feature is its oxygen sensor. If oxygen levels get too low, the unit will automatically turn off. This provides good protection against carbon monoxide fumes, but is not as safe as the Zodi Outback setup.
This model from Mr. Heater offers many of the features of the larger model. Most importantly, it has all of the same safety features including the shut-off switch and oxygen detector.
This Buddy model has a thermal output of 4000-9000 BTUs. If the previous model sounded good to you, but you don't need all that power, this may be a great choice. It can easily keep a family-sized tent warm.
This model is smaller and easier to transport than the Big Buddy. It also costs much less, making it a better choice for those on a budget. For most campers, it will provide more than enough power to heat your shelter.
One of the only negatives is that it only has two temperature settings. This may make it difficult to get the temperature to a comfortable level.
All of the models reviewed are high-quality heaters. We could easily recommend any of them depending on your personal needs. Picking a single best model is difficult because what is best for one camper may not meet the needs of another. With that said, we believe the Zodi Outback Gear X-40 Hot Vent Tent Heater is the winner of this list.
It is the most expensive, but the safety features are well worth the cost. While the Mr. Heater models offer great safety features, there is still the risk of carbon monoxide poisoning and catching fire when the heaters are placed inside the tent. In this article, we look at safety as the most important factor when buying a tent heater.
The ability to place the Zodi outside the tent and still warm the interior of the tent makes it the winner of this category and one of the best tent heaters. The Zodi is also the most powerful heater we reviewed. This makes it suitable from almost any camping situation.
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Places Where the American Dream Is Dead
By Thomas C. Frohlich	January 14, 2020 12:39 pm
It used to be that the vast majority of children ended up earning more than their parents. Today, however, the situation is considerably different. According to recent research on intergenerational mobility, approximately 90% of those born in the 1940s earned more than their parents, while only about 50% of those born in the 1980s do.
The Equality of Opportunity Project — now part of the Opportunity Insights program at Harvard University — considered average incomes of 26-year-olds raised in the bottom quartile of income in 2,973 U.S. counties and county equivalents (such as parishes, boroughs, census areas, and certain cities). A 26-year-old from this background who earns more than the national average for the bottom quartile is said to have managed upward income mobility.
The researchers found that neighborhood environments have substantial effects on children's long-term economic outcomes. The probability of earning in adulthood more than $26,090 — the average annual income for the bottom quartile nationally — declines every year of childhood spent in nearly 1,000 low-income counties. To highlight the substantial geographic variation of this pattern, 24/7 Wall St. reviewed the 50 counties and county equivalents where the average income losses are greatest.
Children growing up in counties with less concentrated poverty, less income inequality, better schools, a larger share of two-parent families, and lower crime rates are significantly more likely to surpass their parents later in life. The counties where the American dream is dead include some of the worst counties to live in.
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By state political reporter Richard Willingham and staff
Former Victorian attorney-general Jill Hennessy announces she will not recontest next year's election, saying she wants to give her teenage daughters "all the best of me" as they finish high school.
Posted Wed 24 Nov at 3:39am Wednesday 24 Nov at 3:39am Wed 24 Nov 2021 at 3:39am / Updated Wed 24 Nov at 5:36am Wednesday 24 Nov at 5:36am Wed 24 Nov 2021 at 5:36am
PM has put the war on the weekend in his rearview mirror
By political correspondent Brett Worthington
The Prime Minister is no longer comparing electric vehicles with a war on the weekend. This isn't a climate conversion but an awakening to a changing political landscape, writes political correspondent Brett Worthington.
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A bunch of nations are about to ban petrol car sales from 2035 — why isn't Australia signing on?
By political reporter Jake Evans
Australia is already well behind in the race to stop using petrol — and a group of developed and developing nations are about to take another big step forward on electric vehicles.
Posted Tue 9 Nov at 1:24am Tuesday 9 Nov at 1:24am Tue 9 Nov 2021 at 1:24am / Updated Mon 15 Nov at 5:37am Monday 15 Nov at 5:37am Mon 15 Nov 2021 at 5:37am
PM says he won't force Australians out of their cars, as government launches its electric vehicle strategy
By political reporter Henry Belot
The federal government has announced its long-awaited strategy on electric cars — but it won't be setting a date for the country to go all-electric.
Posted Mon 8 Nov at 11:30am Monday 8 Nov at 11:30am Mon 8 Nov 2021 at 11:30am / Updated Wed 10 Nov at 2:16am Wednesday 10 Nov at 2:16am Wed 10 Nov 2021 at 2:16am
Victoria records 392 new local cases of COVID-19 amid vaccine push to hotspot areas
Victoria records 392 new locally acquired cases of COVID-19, as vaccines and new pop-up clinics are being directed to Melbourne's hotspot areas.
Posted Sat 11 Sep at 10:54pm Saturday 11 Sep at 10:54pm Sat 11 Sep 2021 at 10:54pm / Updated Sun 12 Sep at 12:53pm Sunday 12 Sep at 12:53pm Sun 12 Sep 2021 at 12:53pm
Hospital, workplaces and several regional venues listed as Victorian exposure sites
Nearly 1,100 exposure sites are still listed across the state. Most are in Melbourne, which remains in lockdown along with Greater Shepparton, but COVID-positive cases have visited a number of regional locations.
Posted Sat 11 Sep at 10:17pm Saturday 11 Sep at 10:17pm Sat 11 Sep 2021 at 10:17pm
Victoria records 450 COVID cases as pregnant women given priority access to vaccines
Just 75 of the new positives have been linked to existing cases, while Commonwealth data shows 40 per cent of Victorians aged over 16 are fully vaccinated.
Posted Fri 10 Sep at 11:15pm Friday 10 Sep at 11:15pm Fri 10 Sep 2021 at 11:15pm / Updated Sat 11 Sep at 11:11am Saturday 11 Sep at 11:11am Sat 11 Sep 2021 at 11:11am
New COVID exposure sites in regional Victoria as restrictions ease outside Melbourne
Multiple exposure sites have been listed in the popular tourist town of Daylesford as the number of exposure sites remains above 1,000.
Posted Fri 10 Sep at 9:45pm Friday 10 Sep at 9:45pm Fri 10 Sep 2021 at 9:45pm / Updated Sat 11 Sep at 1:10am Saturday 11 Sep at 1:10am Sat 11 Sep 2021 at 1:10am
Victoria's essential workers on front line of COVID-19 Delta outbreak
Sian Johnson and Joseph Dunstan
Victoria's essential workers are keeping the state running during its strict lockdown, but their work also puts them at high risk of being infected with COVID-19 — and it's leaving some of them feeling "forgotten".
Posted Fri 27 Aug at 2:06pm Friday 27 Aug at 2:06pm Fri 27 Aug 2021 at 2:06pm
$2b fuel security package hoped to keep remaining oil refineries in Australia
By political reporter Jade Macmillan
Australia's two remaining oil refineries in Queensland and Victoria will be encouraged to stay put under a $2 billion plan designed to shore up the nation's fuel security.
Posted Sun 16 May at 2:00pm Sunday 16 May at 2:00pm Sun 16 May 2021 at 2:00pm
Six Victorians identified as staying on same level as COVID-19-infected Melbourne man
The South Australian government identifies six Victorians stayed on the same hotel level as a Wollert man infected with COVID-19 while undergoing quarantine in Adelaide.
Posted Wed 12 May at 10:10pm Wednesday 12 May at 10:10pm Wed 12 May 2021 at 10:10pm / Updated Thu 13 May at 11:20pm Thursday 13 May at 11:20pm Thu 13 May 2021 at 11:20pm
Food trucks would be forced to stay 500m from existing businesses under this council's plan
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By Matilda Marozzi
Albert Cerminara's family ice-cream truck has been roaming the streets of Hobsons Bay for close to 40-years, but that could all come to an end if a new policy is approved that forces food trucks to remain 500-metres from bricks and mortar businesses.
Posted Wed 28 Apr at 3:28am Wednesday 28 Apr at 3:28am Wed 28 Apr 2021 at 3:28am
Workers 'devastated' as ExxonMobil closes Melbourne refinery
ExxonMobil announces the closure of its Altona refinery plant in Melbourne after a review finds it is no longer economically viable.
Posted Wed 10 Feb at 12:13am Wednesday 10 Feb at 12:13am Wed 10 Feb 2021 at 12:13am / Updated Wed 10 Feb at 3:53am Wednesday 10 Feb at 3:53am Wed 10 Feb 2021 at 3:53am
Police find the body of a missing snorkeller at Altona beach
The 20-year-old woman went missing while in the water with friends over the weekend.
Posted Mon 1 Feb at 1:12am Monday 1 Feb at 1:12am Mon 1 Feb 2021 at 1:12am / Updated Mon 1 Feb at 2:13am Monday 1 Feb at 2:13am Mon 1 Feb 2021 at 2:13am
Jaclyn Symes sworn in to replace Jill Hennessy as Victorian Attorney-General
By state political reporter Richard Willingham
Labor's leader in the Victorian Upper House, Jaclyn Symes, is sworn in as the state's new Attorney-General after Jill Hennessy resigned from the role last week.
Posted Tue 22 Dec 2020 at 2:53am Tuesday 22 Dec 2020 at 2:53am Tue 22 Dec 2020 at 2:53am / Updated Tue 22 Dec 2020 at 10:14am Tuesday 22 Dec 2020 at 10:14am Tue 22 Dec 2020 at 10:14am
Police sound warning on jet ski sex attacks after assault at Melbourne beach
By Beth Gibson
Police are concerned there could be more victims of a man who lured a teenager onto a jet ski then sexually assaulted her in Melbourne's west last month.
Posted Mon 21 Dec 2020 at 7:49am Monday 21 Dec 2020 at 7:49am Mon 21 Dec 2020 at 7:49am
'Something had to give': Victorian Attorney-General Jill Hennessy quits ministry
Jill Hennessy steps down from her role in the Victorian Cabinet to spend more time with her family, saying it was hard to manage the collision between work and home life.
Posted Wed 16 Dec 2020 at 4:38am Wednesday 16 Dec 2020 at 4:38am Wed 16 Dec 2020 at 4:38am / Updated Wed 16 Dec 2020 at 7:37am Wednesday 16 Dec 2020 at 7:37am Wed 16 Dec 2020 at 7:37am
How sewage testing is helping Victoria detect coronavirus
By Elise Kinsella
Victoria is testing sewage from across the state in an effort to find coronavirus traces that might have been missed in other testing. Here's how it works.
Posted Wed 9 Sep 2020 at 6:11am Wednesday 9 Sep 2020 at 6:11am Wed 9 Sep 2020 at 6:11am / Updated Mon 17 May at 9:12pm Monday 17 May at 9:12pm Mon 17 May 2021 at 9:12pm
Man sentenced to 27 years in jail for killing family friend and burning her body
ABC Ballarat
By Karen Percy
A young killer will spend at least 22 years behind bars for murdering family friend Tamara Farrell in her home in Ballarat after a six-hour drinking session.
Posted Thu 9 Jul 2020 at 2:21am Thursday 9 Jul 2020 at 2:21am Thu 9 Jul 2020 at 2:21am / Updated Thu 9 Jul 2020 at 2:34am Thursday 9 Jul 2020 at 2:34am Thu 9 Jul 2020 at 2:34am
'Everyone's so excited to come back': After months of lockdown, life in Melbourne is slowly returning to normal
By Kristian Silva
Cafes and pubs are back and students have returned to the classroom. While some things in Melbourne are becoming familiar again, other parts of the city remain deserted.
Posted Tue 2 Jun 2020 at 2:00am Tuesday 2 Jun 2020 at 2:00am Tue 2 Jun 2020 at 2:00am / Updated Tue 2 Jun 2020 at 5:17am Tuesday 2 Jun 2020 at 5:17am Tue 2 Jun 2020 at 5:17am
Melbourne man jailed for killing his daughter's neighbour during dispute about barking dogs
By court reporter Danny Tran
Jason Lee Ashman, who killed Dwayne James Wright two days before Christmas in 2018, is sentenced to six years' prison for the "unnecessary and gross overreaction" to a fight about barking dogs.
Posted Thu 5 Mar 2020 at 2:37am Thursday 5 Mar 2020 at 2:37am Thu 5 Mar 2020 at 2:37am / Updated Thu 5 Mar 2020 at 1:21pm Thursday 5 Mar 2020 at 1:21pm Thu 5 Mar 2020 at 1:21pm
'Remain as still as possible': How people trapped in tree-less 'heat islands' are coping
By Nick Wiggins and Erica Vowles for Life Matters
A lack of trees is leaving the people who can least afford it with bigger air conditioning bills and the feeling of being trapped. But experts say steps can be taken to make things better — and cooler.
Posted Sun 1 Mar 2020 at 8:30pm Sunday 1 Mar 2020 at 8:30pm Sun 1 Mar 2020 at 8:30pm / Updated Mon 2 Mar 2020 at 8:01am Monday 2 Mar 2020 at 8:01am Mon 2 Mar 2020 at 8:01am
Asbestos material allegedly left unsecured at construction site in Melbourne's west
By Lucy Carter
Worksafe Victoria confirms it is investigating after suspected asbestos material is allegedly left unsecured near a childcare centre in Melbourne's west.
Posted Mon 7 Oct 2019 at 6:55am Monday 7 Oct 2019 at 6:55am Mon 7 Oct 2019 at 6:55am / Updated Mon 7 Oct 2019 at 8:37am Monday 7 Oct 2019 at 8:37am Mon 7 Oct 2019 at 8:37am
Siblings face court after woman's body found 300km from home
By Sarah Farnsworth
A 31-year-old woman whose body was found burnt and wrapped in cloth when discovered by police yesterday was friendly and "a great spirit", the Deputy Mayor of Ballarat says.
Posted Wed 20 Feb 2019 at 2:01am Wednesday 20 Feb 2019 at 2:01am Wed 20 Feb 2019 at 2:01am / Updated Wed 20 Feb 2019 at 10:35am Wednesday 20 Feb 2019 at 10:35am Wed 20 Feb 2019 at 10:35am
Man and woman charged after discovery of human remains
Detectives investigating the suspicious disappearance of a woman from her Ballarat home have charged a a 22-year-old man with murder and a 19-year-old woman with being an accessory to murder.
Posted Mon 18 Feb 2019 at 10:48pm Monday 18 Feb 2019 at 10:48pm Mon 18 Feb 2019 at 10:48pm / Updated Tue 19 Feb 2019 at 9:01pm Tuesday 19 Feb 2019 at 9:01pm Tue 19 Feb 2019 at 9:01pm


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If I Have a Car Accident Lawyer, Why Do I Have to Give a Deposition?
Have you been injured in a car crash caused by a careless driver? Did another driver choose to text while driving or drive at a reckless speed? Did a truck driver cause a collision after driving without enough rest or sleep? Are you suffering because a drunk driver pulled out in front of your motorcycle? Have you missed work because of a pedestrian accident or bicycle crash? Regardless of how you were injured, you need an experienced car accident lawyer to protect your best interests and your legal right to a full compensation of your damages.
Big insurance companies do everything to avoid paying settlement claims. Insurance companies employ teams of professionals who investigate accident claims to find ways to mitigate liability. You need an experienced car accident attorney on your side who understands how insurance companies work. Gordon Levinson of The Levinson Law Group worked for some of the largest insurance companies in America. He learned how these companies avoid paying insurance claims. This experience has given him a unique advantage over other personal injury attorneys.
Put a former insurance company lawyer on your side. For your free consultation, call(760) 642-5475 today. We accept cases on a contingent fee. That means that if there is no recovery in your case you pay no fee. And in most cases, we even advance the costs.
Many car accident claims settle out of court. If possible, your car accident lawyer will settle the insurance claim without filing a lawsuit because settling a claim is often the most efficient means of getting you the compensation you need. However, when an insurance company refuses to work with an accident victim in a fair manner, a car accident lawyer will advise his client to file a personal injury lawsuit.
After a lawsuit is filed, you may be required to answer questions under oath for the other side. This is called a deposition. If you are required to give a deposition in your car crash case, our car accident lawyer prepares you for the deposition. However, below are general tips for anyone giving a deposition.
Remain Calm and Listen to the Questions. It is natural to feel a little nervous when you are being questioned by an attorney under oath. Try to remain calm so you can focus on the questions the attorney asks. It is important that you listen to each question so you can provide a correct response that is accurate.
Only Answer the Question Being Asked – Do not volunteer information that is not being requested. Think before you provide each response. Provide the information requested, then stop speaking.
Ask for Clarification – If you do not understand the question, ask the attorney to rephrase the question or clarify the question. Never answer a question that you do not completely understand.
Speak Clearly – A court reporter is recording the deposition so he or she can transcribe the deposition. Speak clearly for the court reporter. Avoid using phrases such as "uh huh" and "nah" and responding with head nods or head shakes.
Ask for Breaks – If you need a drink or to use the restroom, ask for a break. You are entitled to take a break if needed. Breaks keep you focused rather than thinking about being thirsty or needing to use the restroom.
Never Guess – If you do not know the answer to a question, state you do not know the answer. Never guess or estimate when responding to a question unless your attorney advises you to do so.
Your car accident lawyer attends the deposition with you, but he is unable to answer questions for you or give you advice on how to respond to a question. Your car accident lawyer will object to any question that is not permitted by law. He also protects you from being abused or treated unfairly during your deposition.


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The UK Department of Energy and Climate Change has agreed to a four-month extension of Elixir Petroleum's license term on block 211/18b (Leopard prospect) to April 21.
LONDON -- The UK Department of Energy and Climate Change has agreed to a four-month extension of Elixir Petroleum's license term on block 211/18b (Leopard prospect) to April 21.
The extension to the license term will provide Elixir additional time to complete the farm out of the unfunded portion of the planned Leopard exploration well.
The Leopard prospect, which is located in the northern sector of the UK North Sea, is one of the largest remaining undrilled oil targets in the North Sea, with a mean prospective resource estimate of approximately 350 MMbbl.


United Artworks beloved 'Family Tree' framed print from the Alisa & Lysandra Collaboration had a cameo on Reno Rumble last Sunday night!
Blue Team Captains Scott and Nadia were tasked with the Kids Room & Lounge, and they they nailed it with their modern industrial, graphic and eclectic look.
As seen in Nadia & Scott's Living Room in the Blue Team's Mill Park house in Reno Rumble 2016. We love how the black/white and sepia nature of United Artworks photographic print adds an elegant mood to this super-cool lounge area. Nadia & Scott opted for the slick black frame, which ties in beautifully with the graphic, monochrome accents in the chevron rug and geometric cushion.
The stunning bright, airy space with timber floorboards perfectly compliments the tones and textures of Scott & Nadia's furniture choices and styling. The couple's modern and industrial aesthetic suits the natural, neutral theme apparent in the 'Family Tree' print.
The 'Family Tree' print is from United Artworks art collaboration with Alisa and Lysandra; Design Duo and The Block veterans launched their exclusive collection of stunning art prints and canvas pieces with United Artworks.
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Each of IWA's 18 Culture, Language and Activity Programs, offers a monthly educational and enriching program promoting cross-cultural dialogue and friendship. Meetings are held both mornings and evenings, at the home of an IWA member, the IWA office, or at another location. On occasion, groups may plan joint meetings. Most meetings are free of charge and all are open to every IWA member. Meetings are described in detail in the IWA calendar, published each month for the following three months.
Presenters are experts from academic, business, governmental, or non- governmental organizations. IWA members are sometimes presenters, sharing their expertise in many fields. The presentations spark remarkable discussions, as members from diverse cultures share their insights and develop friendships through mutual understanding.
IWA Culture Programs host programs on a particular culture or region, including IWA's home, Chicago. Topics may include issues of the day, such as health, current events, or finance, as well as history, literature, and the arts.
The Asian Culture Program recently hosted a tour of the Japanese Kimono exhibit at the Art Institute of Chicago as well as a talk on the Genghis Khan Expedition and a showing and discussion of "Poetry," a South Korean film.
The Film Discussion Program highlights overlooked and/or important movies from all over the world, including "Cache," an Austrian/French film; "A Separation," from Iran, voted the best foreign language film of 2012; and "I Am Love," about a Russian matriarch married into a wealthy Milanese family.
The Hellenic Culture Program focuses on the rich history and culture of Greece. A meeting discussing The Iliad was held jointly with the Literature Group and continued with the Performing Arts Group at the Court Theater production of The Iliad the following month. "The Parthenon and How Innovative Was It?" was a recent presentation at the Art Institute of Chicago.
Insider Chicago is a program that takes members and their guests to interesting sites in Chicago. The $10 fee to attend these programs is donated to our philanthropic efforts at Swift School. Recent tours have included "Lincoln Park Zoo's Contribution to Chicago and the World" as well as visits to Millennium Park, the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, Graceland Cemetery, and the Union League Club of Chicago's art collection.
The International Gourmet Program prepares abundant internationally-themed feasts three times a year for IWA members who pay a small charge to attend. Recent cuisines have included Italian, Scandinavian, and Mediterranean.
The Literature Program is IWA's book club. Titles chosen reflect the international nature of the groupand have included offerings like The Space Between Us by Thrity Umrigar, Cleopatra by Stacy Schiff, Major Pettigrew's Last Stand by Helen Simonson, and The Tiger's Wife by Téa Obreht.
The Performing Arts Program: Participants attend a theater performance monthly and then meet up with other members to discuss, interpret and critique.
Language Program meetings are open to members who speak the language or who are students of the language; all are welcome regardless of proficiency. Each language group has at least one meeting a year in English, although most meetings are conducted in the group's native tongue. Topics include literature and films, politics, and current events of the country or countries involved; human rights issues; and customs and culture.
The French Language Program : "French and Japanese Prints," an exhibit at the Smart Museum; "Cajuns, Canada and Cooking," the story of the Acadians (Cajuns) who fled persecution in Canada and eventually migrated to Louisiana; and " Fête de Noël ," a traditional French Christmas party.
The Spanish Language Program: A book discussion of El Albergue de las Mujeres Tristes by Marcela Serrano, a visit and lunch at La Unica Spanish Market, and a lively holiday party.
The Activity Programs all welcome new players. The Bridge and Beginner Bridge Group maintains that "playing bridge, socializing and snacking – what could be better?" The Golf Program welcomes newcomers to join them in season.


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Private Schools in Rural Communities of the Darjeeling Hills Part III: A Critical Appraisal
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In this series I have detailed the rapid growth of unaided rural private schools catering to the needs of marginalized agricultural and tea communities in the Darjeeling Hills. My impression of these schools is largely positive and these emotions have been conveyed in my writings. In this post, I would like to take a more critical approach towards examining rural private schools.
One of the main challenges plaguing the Indian education system is a lack of justice and equity in the distribution of quality education to children across all segments of society. This segregation is readily apparent in my daily life here. My commute takes me past a Top 10 Indian Boarding School where facilities still echo the glory of the British Raj. In the same day, I will visit schools where the students are present but water, toilets, books, teachers, and learning are missing.
The new addition of private schools into rural and poor communities adds one more layer of segregation to the education system. One study that looked at who attends these schools, demonstrates that while the students are from disadvantaged backgrounds, the private schools do serve the relatively more advantaged.[1] Children from families without the necessary resources remain trapped in the government primary schools. Additionally, the private schools are under no obligation to admit applicants and as a result often students with learning disabilities or developmental delays are relegated by default to public sector. As students drift out of the public schools, rural primary schools are left trying to provide education to less than fifteen students.
From the perspective of the individual schools, their efforts to provide quality education and a supportive learning environment are hampered by a lack of funds. To remain affordable to the families in their communities-fees are typically less than $3/month. Nearly all fees are directed towards paying teacher salaries.
As private schools they are completely out of the scope of the public sector. The students are not eligible to benefit from government schemes-including mid-day meals, free textbooks and uniforms, and any school health interventions. Teachers are not required to have any certification or training. Students do not take national examinations. There is no guarantee on the quality of education and indeed I have witnessed a large variation in the schools that I have visited. While some private schools exist as social initiatives, others are the business initiatives of community members and posses a profit motive that can distort the quality of education.
The rise of private unaided rural private schools has certainly benefited many children in the communities in which CHHIP will work. However, as these schools are autonomous entities with little oversight there exists no guarantee that students are receiving an education that is any better than the public sector. The addition of a yet another layer to the Indian education system is a further challenge to ensuring justice and equity for the children of this country.
[1] Kremer, M. and Muralidhara, K. "Private Schools in Rural India: Some Facts." Presentation at the NCAER Conference on the Indian Economy Neemrana – 16 January, 2006.
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Agamede  (Ancient Greek: Ἀγαμήδη means 'very cunning') was a name attributed to two separate women in classical Greek mythology and legendary history.

 Agamede ( twelfth century BC) was, according to Homer, a Greek physician acquainted with the healing powers of all the plants that grow upon the earth. She was born in Elis, a princess as the eldest daughter of Augeas, King of the Epeans, and was married to Mulius, the first man killed in battle by Nestor during a war between Elis and Pylos. Hyginus makes her the mother of Actor and Dictys by Poseidon.  She was called Perimede by both Propertius and Theocritus. By the Hellenistic period (c. 4th to 1st centuries BC), Agamede had become a sorceress-figure, much like Circe or Medea.
 Agamede, a princess of Lesbos as the daughter of King Macar and sister to Methymna, Mytilene, Antissa, Arisbe and Issa eponyms also of the cities at Lesbos. Her brothers were Cydrolaus, Neandrus, Leucippus and Eresus. From Agamede, a place in Lesbos, was believed to have derived its name. The town of Agamede had already disappeared in Pliny's day. Ancient Agamede has been identified recently with the ancient ruins on a small hill called "Vounaros" 3 km north of ancient Pyrrha.

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Diodorus Siculus, Bibliotheca Historica. Vol 1-2. Immanel Bekker. Ludwig Dindorf. Friedrich Vogel. in aedibus B. G. Teubneri. Leipzig. 1888-1890. Greek text available at the Perseus Digital Library.
Gaius Julius Hyginus, Fabulae from The Myths of Hyginus translated and edited by Mary Grant. University of Kansas Publications in Humanistic Studies. Online version at the Topos Text Project.
 Graves, Robert, The Greek Myths: The Complete and Definitive Edition. Penguin Books Limited. 2017.
Homer, The Iliad with an English Translation by A.T. Murray, Ph.D. in two volumes. Cambridge, MA., Harvard University Press; London, William Heinemann, Ltd. 1924. Online version at the Perseus Digital Library.
 Homer, Homeri Opera in five volumes. Oxford, Oxford University Press. 1920. Greek text available at the Perseus Digital Library.
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Keeping your children safe online is just as important as keeping them safe in the real world, and poses a new challenge to parents as technology develops and more and more young people embrace it.
With this in mind, you may find the links and documents on this page useful starting points to help you understand risk online, and give you the knowledge you need to help your children become digitally resilient to the risk of radicalisation.
If you have concerns about a young person or vulnerable adult at risk of radicalisation you can notify the designated safeguarding lead at the school or contact Middlesbrough Council's safeguarding team on 01642 726004. The purpose of PREVENT is to safeguard vulnerable people from the risk of being exploited by extremists.
Middlesbrough Council's Prevent resources: resources by, and about, the Prevent safeguarding process, which aims to identify and safeguard young people and vulnerable adults who are at risk of radicalisation.
If you see extremist material online you can report it directly to the Counter Terrorism Internet Referral Unit.