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Chaoying Lin's illustrated installation explores how young people live alone in China
Guangzhou-based illustrator Chaoying Lin explores the phenomenon of 'urban empty-nest youth' in her colourful illustrated installation When I Live Alone.
Ever feel like you're a different person when there's no one else around? Funnily enough, you're not alone. Many people feel free to express themselves more truthfully and openly when they are by themselves, and this phenomenon is the focus of Chaoying Lin's installation of ink-printed colour blocks and sulphuric acid paper.
Titled When I Live Alone, the installation of hanging artworks taps into a broader cultural trend in her homeland of China. Referring to a huge chunk of the country's youth who do not live with their parents or relatives and instead reside alone, the piece looks at how people become different versions of themselves in solitude yet retain social connections.
To realise this concept, Chaoying created images of rooms where the inhabitants felt comfortable enough to unleash the aspects of their personality that are usually kept in place by societal pressures such as work, school or friends. Suspended by a series of wires, these rooms see people indulge in hobbies, retreat into their comforts, or even just crash out on the sofa.
"The project is about each person living their own interesting life in their own solitary space, with a small staircase as a channel to connect them, she tells Creative Boom. "The inspiration for the project came from a time when I was living alone and felt very comfortable in a space where I was the only one around, and then I found out from talking to friends that there were many other people besides me who resonated with this lifestyle and liked the idea of having a space to be alone."
After reading about the concept of 'urban empty-nest youth' in online articles, Chaoying discovered that a very large number of young people shared a similar state of existence to her. She puts this down to rules and pressures which force people to act in certain ways in order to survive. "It's not that this is bad," she hastens to add. "Socialising and working together gives people a sense of self-identity and is good for a healthy state of life.
"But after spending most of your time in such groups, there is so little left for oneself that over time some confusion may arise, such as: 'Who am I? Where am I in my own life?' So I guess that's why solitude has become such a common way of life. It gives everyone more time to get to know themselves.
"When you are in a state of external connection, you must change part of yourself to avoid gossip or conflict because of society's responsibilities, relationships, social rules, etc. When you are alone, you are only yourself, and you can be completely true to yourself and follow your inner voice. In such a state, people will definitely present a more authentic version of themselves."
People like to remain in contact even when they're alone, though. And as we all discovered during the pandemic, we still need to stay in touch, even when we are apart. This desire is represented by a series of staircases which snake between the rooms. So even though the whole project appears very loose on the surface, it is, in fact, a coherent whole. "I also made a staircase out of stoneware clay with a man walking up it," Chaoying adds. "This signifies a transition from the social environment to a solitary space."
After being created and photographed in a gallery space, When I Live Alone has imitated its subject matter by being packed into storage. Although this doesn't mean Chaoying intends for it to be hidden away forever.
"I always hope that When I Live Alone will have the opportunity to be seen by more people," she concludes. "So if you are a professional who would like to exhibit it, please don't hesitate to contact me."
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Live Coverage	| Suicide Bombers Tried to Enter Stadium
Paris Attacks: The Violence, Its Victims and How the Investigation Unfolded
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We have concluded our live updates on the Paris terrorist attacks, which began on Nov. 13 and left 130 people dead. It was Europe's worst terrorist attack in 11 years.
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Suicide Bombers Tried to Enter Stadium
Spectators on the field of the Stade de France on Friday night.Credit Matthieu Alexandre/Agence France-Presse — Getty Images
The three suicide bombers who attacked the Stade de France on Friday night all wore the same type of explosive vest, augmented with a special detonator packed with nails to increase the killing capacity, the Paris prosecutor said.
The vests were loaded with TATP, a highly volatile organic, peroxide-based explosive, said the prosecutor, François Molins.
One of the suicide bombers, identified as a 25-year-old Syrian man, was carrying a passport that was registered when the passport holder arrived in Leros, Greece, Greece's minister of public order said.
That Syrian man detonated his vest outside one of the stadium's main entrances, Gate D, apparently after he was prevented from entering the stadium. He killed himself and a bystander.
Ten minutes later, another bomber blew himself up outside Gate H of the stadium, and later, the third suicide bomber detonated his vest on the Rue de la Cokerie, just outside a McDonald's restaurant.
The bombers near the Stade de France were one of three coordinated groups that carried out Friday's deadly attacks.
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I'm back with another cover reveal!
Today it's Vivienne Lorret's – Ten Kisses to Scandal.
Book Two in her Misadventures in Matchmaking Series.
The art is done by the amazing Jon Paul Ferrara.
How to Forget a Duke is out on the 29th May 2018!
USA Today bestselling author VIVIENNE LORRET transforms copious amounts of tea into words. She is an Avon author of works including the Wallflower Wedding series, the Rakes of Fallow Hall series, the Season's Original series, and the upcoming Misadventures in Matchmaking series. For more information on her books, sign up for her newsletter.


The $104.1 Million Picasso that was auctioned off at Sotheby yesterday.
The only board game I bought myself is called "Modern Art". It simulates auction houses competing for arts. I was introduced to the game by an enthusiastic young couple during a ski cabin weekend up in north Tahoe. What¡¯s intriguing about the game was the dynamic of an auction market. There was no telling what could happen to any of your ¡°art holdings¡±. Each player¡¯s personality and the dynamic created by the group could produce unexpected market trend.
Here is a picture of Sotheby during the auction of this painting.


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Court stops city's enforcement of disclosure law in soft drink tax fight
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A federal court in San Francisco has issued a temporary injunction against the city of Richmond, California, to block enforcement of a law requiring campaign mailers to include information about "major funding from large out-of-city contributors." Cmty. Coal. Against Beverage Taxes v. City of Richmond, No. 3:2012cv04545 (U.S. Dist. Ct., N.D. Cal., order entered September 7, 2012). The ordinance calls for committees that spend at least $2,500 on a local ballot proposal campaign to list their top five contributors on each mailer.
According to news sources, the city adopted the ordinance in June in the midst of a heated political dispute over a November ballot measure that would, if approved by voters, require local businesses to pay a 1-cent-perounce tax on the sales of sugar-sweetened beverages. The Community Coalition Against Beverage Taxes, purportedly funded by the American Beverage Association, has apparently spent in excess of $350,000 to defeat the measure, outspending the proposal's supporters by at least 50-1, according to campaign disclosure statements. It sued the city in late August, challenging the finance disclosure law on First Amendment grounds
Adopting the temporary restraining order, the court stated, "This case directly involves Plaintiffs' fundamental rights of political speech during an election campaign. Defendants' unequivocal written assertion that the City will strictly enforce Richmond Municipal Code 2.42.075 against Plaintiffs has a chilling effect on Plaintiffs' exercise of rights protected by the First Amendment. Plaintiffs have established that they are likely to succeed on the merits, that they are likely to suffer irreparable harm in the absence of preliminary relief, that the balance of equities tips in their favor, and that an injunction is in the public interest." On September 11, the court extended the order until September 28, after the parties requested that the court delay by one week a hearing on the preliminary injunction.
In a written statement, the coalition applauded the court's action and claimed that the city had not wanted voters to know that it would not be using the revenue to address obesity, the measure would impose a general tax on businesses and raise grocery prices for all shoppers, and local business would suffer "when shoppers and diners go elsewhere to avoid higher prices." Commenting on the soda-tax dispute, New York University Nutrition Professor Marion Nestle reported that "'Big Soda' is expected to spend more than a million dollars in Richmond to make its efforts look like a local campaign." See Contra Costa Times, September 6, 2012; SFGate.com and Community Coalition Against Beverage Taxes Press Release, September 7, 2012; FoodPolitics.com, September 10, 2012.
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Boeing detailed its 2005 Current Market Outlook for the Asia-Pacific region today, forecasting a market for about 7,200 new aeroplanes worth $770 billion over the next 20 years.
With the continued high rate of growth for Asia-Pacific air travel and air cargo markets, Asia-Pacific's fleet will nearly triple to about 8,600 aeroplanes by the end of the forecast period.
Nearly 7,200 new aeroplanes will be needed for future growth and replacement. Single-aisle aeroplanes will be the largest category with a total of new aeroplane deliveries at 3,690 aeroplanes. Intermediate twin-aisles will comprise approximately 2,430 aeroplane deliveries. Regional jets will total 540 units delivered and 747-and-larger size aeroplanes will be 510 units delivered.
Between Taiwan and Asia-Pacific, available seat miles have doubled since 1990. Most of this growth has been met by increased frequency, which has increased 2.5 times during this period. New markets have developed during this period even faster than frequency growth. Since 1990, the average aeroplane size has decreased by nearly 20 percent.
Boeing projects Asia-Pacific air travel growth will outpace the world average of 4.8 percent during the forecast period. Air travel for Asia-Pacific's carriers will expand significantly, led by the Chinese domestic market's projected average growth of almost nine percent. This growth will nearly triple the Asia-Pacific aeroplane fleet over the next 20 years. Air travel within Asia-Pacific is forecasted to grow six percent per year.
Worldwide, Boeing projects that operators will invest $2.1 trillion for approximately 25,700 new commercial aeroplanes during the next 20 years. The full forecast is available here.


Kirsteen Titchener is a self-taught photographic artist living in Devon. Her work is strongly influenced by a fascination with human nature, many years working in the field of psychology, and periods of self-reflection. Kirsteen's work often features digitally manipulated self-portraits illustrating the elements that make us individuals hidden beneath our everyday facades.
The combination of photography and post-processing provides a way to create imagery that cannot be captured via one shutter press. Digital manipulation is an essential part of the workflow to photograph something that does not exist while appearing somehow plausible. Elements that are inherently understood as necessary in everyday visual reality (such as perspective and direction of light) are maintained to create a believable photograph. She captures all the elements of the compositions herself choosing not to use any stock imagery.
Titchener has received international recognition with recent accomplishments including three nominations for Photographer of the Year from the Societies of Photographers (2014, '16 & '17); third place in the Neutral Density Photography Awards Open Series for The Missing Series in 2017; and The Gold Medal in the Royal Photographic Society Visual Art Exhibition 2018.


Fairmont Le Château Frontenac in Québec City, Canada.
Fairmont Le Château Frontenac and Terrasse Dufferin in Québec City, Canada.
A dominant building in Québec's skyline, Fairmont Le Château Frontenac was built in the 19th century to accommodate luxury tourists traveling via the Canadian Pacific Railway. Wrapping around the hotel is Terrasse Dufferin, which offers beautiful views of the city and Saint Lawrence River.
La Citadelle de Québec in Québec City, Canada.
This active military installation is well worth a visit because of its impressive architecture and history. La Citadelle de Québec is located on top of Cap Diamant, the highest natural point in the city. Check out the permanent "Je me souviens" (I remember) exhibition to learn about Royal 22e Régiment's more than 100-year history.
Old Québec in Québec City, Canada.
The Old Québec (Vieux-Québec) is a UNESCO World Heritage Site complete with walled ramparts. The area has two main parts – Upper Town (Haute-Ville) and Lower Town (Basse-Ville) – and it is easy to get around the historic, compact city center by foot.
The Québécois do bakeries and pastry shops right. For beaver tail-shaped fried dough pastries, head to BeaverTails (Queues de Castor). Nevertheless, if you are in the mood for more traditional French treats head to Paillard or Croquembouche.
Pub L'Oncle Antoine in Québec City, Canada.
For a drink in an atmosphere filled with character and history, check out Québec's oldest pub, L'Oncle Antoine. Located in the stone cave cellar in a house that dates to the 1700s, it is the ideal place to enjoy a microbrew, whiskey or your drink of choice.
Place Royale in Québec City, Canada.
This spot marks the exact location where the city was established. Today Place Royale still contains some of the oldest churches and buildings in Canada and North America.
View of the restored courtyard from the interior of Musée de la Civilisation in Québec City, Canada.
The Musée National des Beaux-Arts du Québec houses a collection of art produced by Québec artists. The Galerie Art Inuit Brousseau contains one of the most unique collections of Inuit sculptures and art in the world. For a more interactive experience, head to the Musée de la Civilisation to learn more about the city's history.
Aux Anciens Canadiens in Québec City, Canada.
This popular restaurant is located in the oldest house in Québec, which once belonged to nuns. With five dining rooms decorated with antiques and serving traditional Québécois cuisine, Aux Anciens Canadiens is a must-visit. Do not leave without trying the soup of the day, duck, trout, or maple-syrup pie.
La Barberie in Québec City, Canada.
While the French are typically known for their wine, the Québécois have earned a reputation for fine microbreweries. Brasserie Inox and La Barberie are among the oldest microbreweries in Québec City. With tasty craft beers and lively patios, both institutions are great for hanging out with friends year-round.
Hôtel de Glace in Québec City, Canada.
A half-hour drive from Québec City you can find the only ice hotel in North America. Hôtel de Glace is made entirely of snow and ice and is only open from January to March. Guests can keep warm tucked in sleeping bags specially designed for subzero temperatures, and have fun in hot tubs, and saunas.


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The Pastor without a Paycheck
Randy Alcorn learned to live what he had preached while fleeing the wrath of abortionists and the judgment of the courts
Tim Stafford| April 1, 2003
On the first Friday in May 1990, an envelope came to the door of Randy Alcorn's semi-rural home in Gresham, Oregon, east of Portland. Inside the envelope was a copy of a writ of garnishment for Alcorn's wages. The writ required Good Shepherd Church, where Alcorn was pastor of missions, to surrender a portion of his wages.
Alcorn understood instantly what lay behind the writ. In 1989 Portland police had arrested him several times for blocking the doors of several abortion clinics. One of the clinics had sued him and other "rescuers," winning a small judgment plus attorney's fees. Alcorn had refused to pay, believing it would violate his conscience to write a check to an abortion clinic.
Some time before the suit, Alcorn and his wife, Nanci, had placed all their assets in her name—house, car, and bank account. Alcorn had given away or sold the copyrights to his five published books. At a debtor's hearing he was able to state truthfully that he owned nothing of value. An opposing lawyer went so far as to ask about the gold band he was wearing on his left hand.
Alcorn held up the ring, milking the drama of the moment. "I'm not sure what it's worth today, but I paid $12.50 for it at Kmart four years ago."
Alcorn had not anticipated having his wages garnished, however. This implicated not just Alcorn's conscience, but also that of his church. If the church refused to pay, serious legal complications could follow. Many church members had grave doubts about the wisdom of Alcorn's protests. Now they were sucked into the backwash.
A quick visit to the church offered Alcorn slight relief. By some glitch no legal papers had yet reached Good Shepherd. The church office would be closed for the weekend. He had until Monday.
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Quantum state-resolved reaction probabilities for the H + CHD3 -> H-2 + CD3 reaction are calculated by accurate full-dimensional quantum dynamics calculations using the multi-layer multi-configurational time-dependent Hartree approach and the quantum transition state concept. Reaction probabilities of various ro-vibrational states of the CHD3 reactant are investigated for vanishing total angular momentum. While the reactivity of the different vibrational states of CHD(3 )mostly follows intuitive patterns, an unusually large reaction probability is found for CHD3 molecules triply excited in the CD3 umbrella-bending vibration. This surprising reactivity can be explained by a Fermi resonance-type mixing of the single CH-stretch excited and the triple CD(3 )umbrella-bend excited vibrational states of CHD3 . These findings show that resonant energy transfer can significantly affect the mode-selective chemistry of CHD3 and result in counter-intuitive reactivity patterns. Published by AIP Publishing.
Ellerbrock, R., and Manthe, U. (2017). Communication: Reactivity borrowing in the mode selective chemistry of H + CHD3 -> H-2 + CD3. JOURNAL OF CHEMICAL PHYSICS 147:4.
On regularizing the MCTDH equations of motion.
Rigorous close-coupling quantum dynamics calculation of thermal rate constants for the water formation reaction of H2 + OH on a high-level PES.
Fermi resonance controlled product branching in the H + HOD reaction.
On regularizing the ML-MCTDH equations of motion.
Vibrational Control of Bimolecular Reactions with Methane by Mode, Bond, and Stereo Selectivity.


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4 ideal offseason Kirk Cousins trade destinations
Jan. 17, 2022 – 02:14 – It's time for the Minnesota Vikings to start making plans for the future, one that includes a 2022 offseason with a Kirk Cousins trade and an organizational reset after another disappointing season.Cousins will enter 2022 in a contract year, a position he and the Vikings are very familiar with. While the 33-year-old quarterback is playing at a high level, it's evident he and the Vikings aren't close to competing for the NFC North title or a Super Bowl.With that in mind, we examine the best Kirk Cousins trades that would benefit both the star quarterback and his teams.


This patchwork of quotations appears in the "Crazy Quilt" section of Shelley Jackson's innovative hypertext fiction, Patchwork Girl (1995). The section, consisting entirely of short passages of this sort, is an intertextual scrapbook of readings that have contributed to Jackson's text—in this instance, fragments from a children's book by L. Frank Baum, Mary Shelley's first novel, an instruction manual on composing hypertext, and a work of postmodern theory by Jean-François Lyotard. The epigraph may stand as a symbol of the kind of instructional patchwork often called for by teachers who want to respond to the diverse cultural influences on today's Romantics classroom. It is the kind of hybrid pedagogy that results when academic professionals nurtured on literary theory, cultural studies, gender issues, and multiculturalism meet students who are immersed in popular culture, savvy about the new media, and adept at using electronic technology to download their music, send Instant Messages to their friends, and research their term papers.
Since 1996 I have taught a number of courses with a "patchwork" design, courses that focus simultaneously on nineteenth century English literature and on the strange, misshapen afterlife of that literature in the contemporary world. These classes range from undergraduate surveys for English majors on "The Nineteenth-Century English Novel" to graduate seminars on particular aspects of the same subject. In courses oriented toward contemporary issues, such as a Freshman seminar titled "Hypertext: Reading and Writing Online," I include Romantic-era material, and in graduate seminars on topics such as cultural studies, postmodernism, and literary theory, I also make room for investigations of nineteenth-century literature.1 All of these courses are available on the web, and I will have more to say about the role of computers in this kind of Humanities pedagogy. These courses stem in part from the conjunction of my research interests in the two areas, and in part from students' aptitudes and interests. There are more intellectually significant reasons, however, for bringing the time periods together.
The first involves the unusual historical and theoretical insights made possible by juxtaposing Romanticism and contemporary culture. There are odd, unsettling continuities—as well as gaping disjunctions—between Romantic and postmodern attitudes toward a host of topics: subjectivity, the sublime, formal fragmentation, science, technology, the environment, and more. Lately, critics have begun to talk about these affinities in theoretical and philosophical terms.2 In the classroom, however, it is often more effective to dramatize such parallels through multimedia presentations or with examples drawn from material culture—consumer products, architecture, and the practices of everyday life. Such contemporary media and practices highlight the altered cultural contexts in which today's Romantic survivals must make their way. Putting Frankenstein's monster side by side with Donna Haraway's cyborg, the replicants in Ridley Scott's movie Blade Runner, and Jackson's Patchwork Girl reveals as much about its discontinuities with the contemporary world as about its uncanny afterlife. In a historically based class one must be sensitive not just to the analogous but also to the anomalous. Perhaps the most important lesson such a hybrid course teaches is that similar, even identical phenomena can have very different meanings at different times. One of the chief purposes of comparing works from widely separated times is to measure the distance traveled, the forces that made the journey possible, and the consequences of arriving at a new place and a new hour.
Classes using such material often require modifying one's usual teaching approach. Generally, one will not want to include more than one or two contemporary texts, unless one is willing to give up the focus on the prior century and pursue a topic that crosses entirely between eras. For teachers who are thinking of adding contemporary material to their Romantics course, I have three recommendations to offer. I will key each point to a brief discussion of a contemporary text that I have found to work well when teaching the nineteenth century.
Consider picking a contemporary text that is very different from the Romantic works covered in the class, not a version of one of the assigned texts. Discussion: Shelley Jackson's Patchwork Girl.
Consider using the contemporary text to explore theoretical questions of history, genre, periodization, reception, or intertextuality rather than to trace thematic parallels. Discussion: William Gibson and Bruce Sterling's The Difference Engine.
Try assigning student projects that combine literary research with hands-on work in the new media. Discussion: Tom Stoppard's Arcadia.
Black, Joel. The Aesthetics of Murder: A Study in Romantic Literature and Contemporary Culture. Baltimore: Johns Hopkins UP, 1991.
Clayton, Jay. "Concealed Circuits: Frankenstein's Monster, the Medusa, and the Cyborg." Raritan 15:4 (1996): 53-69.
Christensen, Jerome. "Using: Romantic Ethics and Digital Media in the Ruins of the University." In Romanticism at the End of History. Baltimore: Johns Hopkins UP, 2000, 177-206.
Galperin, William H. The Return of the Visible in British Romanticism. Baltimore: Johns Hopkins UP, 1993.
Gibson, William and Bruce Sterling. The Difference Engine. New York: Bantam Books, 1991.
Jackson, Shelley. Patchwork Girl. Watertown, MA: Eastgate Systems, 1995.
Liu, Alan. "Local Transcendence: Cultural Criticism, Postmodernism, and the Romanticism of Detail." Representations 32 (1990): 75-113.
McGowan, John. Postmodernism and Its Critics. Ithaca: Cornell UP, 1991.
Stoppard, Tom. Arcadia. London: Faber and Faber, 1993.


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We're hosting a run of Code 4 these weeks which is proving to be stimulating. All in all we're rather happy how well the project is holding up. For a two year old codebase, it doesn't show much visible signs of aging at all.
For KAIGARA we got the team filled out according to our heist methodology. Conspirators old and new will tackle this project which should keep most of the studio humming for the first half of 2013.
We've been writing and sketching everything up for delivery on FURAPPA. One of the series of game conceptualization projects passing through the studio.
Niels wrote the fifth Recess! and knocked that one straight out of the park. I was expecting something like this to happen during this serial, but this is way ahead of my most optimistic projections. Kars is up this week and our expectations are high.
Kars went to Moving Stories on Friday to give a talk about game design for museums and to moderate a panel. We love to work in this field but we still find ample misconceptions about how to apply games in a museal context. Kars's talk is one more step towards fixing this (online soon).
My blurb on gamification for TNW Magazine was published online for easier perusal.
During the weekend Kars had a game night which I'm afraid I missed, but I gathered with Berlin friends on Sunday to have a NotAtSxSW BBQ dinner.
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Today is my second day here at Gladney (third if you count orientation last Friday), and I must say that I have learned more in these past two days than I have in a very long time. Everything from copier codes to where such-and-such room is located is swimming around in my head. Being 9 hours from home (which is Hattiesburg, MS) is extrememly hard for me since I have never lived more than 20 minutes from my family in my 23 years of life. However, I feel like I have another family here at Gladney! Everyone has welcomed me with open arms and has made me feel like I belong.
On my first actual day as an intern, I watched a placement. The birth mother handed her child over to the adoptive parents. The courage and love that it took for that birth mom to give her child to another family was overwhelming. Her love was completely selfless, and the looks on the adoptive parents' faces will stick with me long past my internship. Being a part of this whole process is so rewarding and I look forward to experiencing many great things during my time here at Gladney!!
We love having you here, Grace!


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Books Read in May
Good month, with a couple very good mysteries. Here's the list of books I read during May.
Consigned to Death by Jane K. Cleland - A debut mystery that introduces Josie Prescott, antiques dealer and appraiser in New Hampshire who becomes the primary suspect when a client is murdered.
Man O'War by Dorothy Ours - The story of the great racehorse, and the people that surrounded him.
Days of Summer by Jill Barnett - When a car accident kills a singer, the repercussions reverberate through three generations.
Blondes Have More Felons by Alesia Holliday - This fun debut mystery introduces December Vaughn who opens a Florida law firm, but doesn't expect sleezy lawyers or alligators in her office when she takes a major case.
The Killing of Strangers by Jerry Holt - Sam Haggard gets caught up in the aftermath of the Kent State shootings twenty-five years later.
Crime Beat by Michael Connelly - A decade of newspaper columns from Connelly's crime beats in Florida and LA.
Choosing Blue by Stephanie Hoppen - The interior designer demonstrates the use of blue in interior decoration.
Dead Man Running by Rett MacPherson - Torie O'Shea's enemy, the mayor, disappears soon after mysterious men are seen stalking him.
Mad Mouse by Chris Grabenstein - In the sequel to Tilt-A-Whirl, Danny Boyle and his friends are targeted as the summer ends on the New Jersey shore. Danny teams up with policeman John Ceepak to find the sniper.
Revenge of the Kudzu Debutantes by Cathy Holton - Three wives of partners in a Georgia law firm decide to get revenge when they discover their husbands cheated on them each year at the annual hunting getaway.
A Field of Darkness by Cornelia Read - Debut mystery introducing Madeline Dare, a reporter who searches for the killer of two girls when her favorite cousin's dogtags turn up as evidence.
Busted Flush by Brad Smith - A decent man has to deal with thieves and con men when he makes an historic discovery in Gettysburg.
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Busted Flush
Brad Smith created a hero for his novel, Busted Flush, that I wish I knew. Dock Bass is a decent, down-to-earth, honest man with a sarcastic, dry humor. Unfortunately, when we first meet Dock he's stuck in a real estate job he hates, working for a dishonest boss, and living with a money-grubbing wife. The inheritance of a piece of property in Gettysburg offers him the chance to escape.
Dock's inheritance is a rundown farm, and he immediately sets out to renovate the house. While doing so, he knocks out a back wall, and discovers a treasuretrove of Civil War memorabilia. Dock's lucky enough to form friendships with two professors who realize he has rare plates that show pictures of Abraham Lincoln, along with a rare recording machine that may actually have a voice on it from the 1860s. He needs all the luck he can get because suddenly people are coming out of the woodwork, looking for a piece of the action. One is a television reporter, set on the trail by her boss. Others include a dishonest antiques dealer and his partner in scams, Stonewall Martin.
Brad Smith's enjoyable novel is a study in character and opportunity. Given the opportunity for fame and fortune, would a man give up his decency and character? Many of the characters in residence in Gettysburg in Busted Flush would eagerly sell anything for fame and fortune. Does Dock Bass have a price?
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A Field of Darkness
It's odd, but after reading comments on Cornelia Read's website from some of the authors, I felt as if I read an entirely different book. I liked her main character, Madeline Dare, but I didn't find her as funny as many of the authors. Instead, in this character-driven mystery, I felt she was a lost child, searching for answers, family and home. I felt a great deal of sympathy for her, but I didn't find her or her circumstances funny.
Madeline is a reporter in Syracuse, NY in 1988. She's also a reporter that hates Syracuse. She comes from a monied background, although she herself has none. Her comment? "My money is so old there's none left." She feels out of place in Syracuse, a working man's community, and she has a hard time identifying with the people there. However, with her parents' divorce and odd upbringing, she is also out of place in her extended wealthy family. Her husband, who is working in Canada, is her lifeline and her support. She's dragged back into her family by the story of a nineteen year old murder.
In 1969, two unknown girls who had attended a fair were found murdered in a field, heads crowned with roses. Madeline is jolted into the investigation with the discovery of dog tags in the field; dog tags that belonged to her favorite cousin. Against the wishes of her husband, she pours herself into the investigation, hoping to clear her cousin's name.
I found A Field of Darkness to be a complicated character study of Madeline, a young woman yearning for attachment and a place to call home, and not finding it in Syracuse, a city foreign to her upbringing. The most poignant part of the book? On p. 244, she asks herself, "What was it about them that has such a hold on me? Sophisticated young women, near my age, lost forever in Syracuse, a town that seemed completely uninterested in them, in what their presence here had ultimately cost them. Oh...right. I'm afraid they're me."
If you're looking for a dark read with a complicated, sympathetic character, you can't go wrong with Cornelia Read's A Field of Darkness.
Cornelia Read's website is www.corneliaread.com
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Jim on Lee Child's blog
I think I took a pretty good picture. Lee Child's publicist posted the picture of Jim, Lee Child and Cornelia Read on Lee's blog. Here's the address.
http://www.leechild.com/bloghardway.html
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Lee Child At The Poisoned Pen
Saturday, my husband, Jim, and I went to The Poisoned Pen in Scottsdale to see Lee Child and Cornelia Read. Jim was surprised when Lee Child started speaking to find out he was British. I kidded him and told him he didn't read the back flap. Jim has never liked British authors, and refuses to read them. In fact, he's always told people that I tricked him into reading what he now calls his all time favorite book, Not a Penny More, Not a Penny Less by Jeffrey Archer. So, he was surprised to find out Child was British. But, he and Child both said he doesn't write "British." In fact, in his current book, he takes Jack Reacher to England, and writes as if he were a stranger to England. Child kidded and said he wished he were.
Child is not only good looking, but has a great sense of humor and is a very good speaker. He said he's never going to write a standalone because readers start to count on a series character. He talked about discovering Cornelia Read when he was teaching at a conference, and had to read three manuscripts. Hers was the third, and the only good one. He recommended that she submit it. When I emailed Louise Ure, she said she recommended Cornelia submit it to her publisher, which is why she's thanked in the acknowledgments.
Jim asked Lee Child whether he had experience in Special Ops, and he said, no, he read a lot, and wrote from that knowledge. Jim had me ask how he captures the loner character, and Child said Reacher is him, and he's a loner.
I felt sorry for Cornelia. She was very good, but really a warm-up act for Lee Child. He had suggested she tour with him to give her exposure. It does that, but I still felt bad when 60-70 people were lined up to get his autograph and only a few for her. She was a very good speaker, a natural at presentation with her sense of humor. I'm sure this will help expose her to mystery readers.
We waited in line so Jim could meet him, and he asked him about being a Yankees fan. Since Jim was wearing a Detroit hat, the two talked baseball for a few minutes. I told him I was going to Thrillerfest, and that I'd recommended a "hole-in-the-wall" Mexican restaurant to Louise. He said he'd let me know how it was, and if it wasn't any good, he'd have to hunt me down and kill me.
Very nice afternoon with a very gracious author. Lee Child's new book is The Hard Way. Cornelia Read's first book A Field of Darkness.
Left to right in foreground - Jim in Detroit hat, Cornelia Read, Lee Child.
Revenge of the Kudzu Debutantes
Cathy Holton's first novel was a hit with me. Anyone who has ever longed for revenge on anyone, or felt cheated by a husband or significant other will find satisfaction in this book.
Three women, Eadie Boone, Nita Broadwell, and Lavonne Zibolsky are captives of their husbands' careers since their husbands are all partners in a a law firm in Ithaca, GA. Eadie's husband is leaving her for another woman. Nita is addicted to soft porn romances and longs for the handyman. Lavonne's dissatisfaction comes out with a desire to eat constantly. Following the annual company party, though, they discover their husbands' annual hunting trip involves more than hunting animals. Each year they've been taking that trip, girls have been flown in for their entertainment.
Eadie, Nita and Lavonne plot their revenge, and, possibly divorce. All I can say is, their revenge is very sweet. Nancy Thayer, author of The Hot Flash Club, is quoted on the front of the book. Revenge of the Kudzu Debutantes is much more fun than The Hot Flash Club.
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Hot Summer Reads
Next Tuesday, May 23, I'll be hosting my annual brown bag luncheon. A few people (wish I had a few more!) bring lunch and I tell them about 15 books that they might be interested in. I try to give them a mixture, but, naturally, with my love of mysteries, it tends to be a little heavy on the mystery side. Here's my list for the group.
Hot Summer Reads 2006
Allgor, Catherine – A Perfect Union – (92 Madison, Dolley) Very readable biography of
Dolley Madison & the U.S. The burning of the White House in 1814 brought the
country together, made DC the Capitol & guaranteed Dolley's place is history.
Cleland, Jane K. – Consigned to Death (Adult Fiction) In a traditional mystery, Josie
Prescott, a New England antiques dealer and appraiser, becomes the primary
suspect in an elderly client's murder.
Crusie, Jennifer & Bob Mayer – Don't Look Down (Adult Fiction) Fun, sexy romp in
which a movie director and a former Green Beret team up to stop the sabotage
of a film.
Ervin, Sharon – The Ribbon Murders (Adult Fiction) A cub reporter and a state cop team
up to find the murderer who leaves men dead with a telltale clue.
Fowler, Earlene – The Saddlemaker's Wife (Adult Fiction) When Ruby McGavin's
husband dies, she finds out he lied about his past, and she discovers a ranch,
a family, and secrets she didn't know about.
Lakin, Rita – Getting Old Is Murder (Paperback Mystery) In Ft. Lauderdale, Florida,
75-year-old Gladdy Gold and her friends are suspicious when retirees start
dying too quickly in their retirement village.
Lende, Heather – If You Lived Here, I'd Know Your Name (917.98 L564i) Haines,
Alaska is a small town where the author writes the social column and obits
for the local newspaper.
Leonard, Mike – The Ride of Our Lives (917.304 L581r) The NBC Today show
correspondent packs up his eighty year old parents and his kids and heads
across country in 2 RVs.
Mayes, Frances – A Year in the World (914.04 M468y) The author of Under the
Tuscan Sun celebrates travel and food throughout Europe.
McManus, Patrick – The Blight Way (Adult Fiction) Two Idaho country sheriffs
investigate the killing of an LA man in a pasture in this funny mystery.
Radish, Kris – Annie Freeman's Fabulous Traveling Funeral (Adult Fiction) If you're
over 30, you'll appreciate this story of a group of women celebrating their
friend's death.
Rosett, Sara – Moving is Murder (Adult Fiction) A terrific debut mystery in which an
Air Force wife snoops when squadron wives in her neighborhood are murdered.
Samuel, Barbara – Madame Mirabou's School of Love (Adult Fiction) A woman who
struggles after her divorce finds friends and a new career with her love of
perfume.
Shuman, George D. – 18 Seconds (Adult Fiction) Blind investigative consultant Sherry
Moore "sees" the deceased last 18 seconds of memory, and helps to track a
serial killer.
Tesh, Jane – A Case of Imagination (Adult Fiction) Former beauty queen turned private
investigator takes on haunted houses and a jinxed beauty pageant.
Mad Mouse is the worthy sequel to Chris Grabenstein's first mystery, Tilt-A-Whirl. It's not easy to maintain the high standards of a successful first book, but Grabenstein does an excellent job. John Ceepak and Danny Boyle, cops in the New Jersey resort town of Sea Haven, make a welcome return.
It's the end of the summer in which the episodes of Tilt-A-Whirl occurred, and Danny and his friends are celebrating at the beach when they are violently attacked by paintballs. Even though one girl's eye was injured, they didn't realize the actual seriousness of the act until Ceepak discovered a bullet during his investigation. When the violence escalates, Ceepak and Danny realize his friends may be the target of someone with a vendetta.
Mad Mouse is an exciting ride, but the characters are the most interesting part of this book. Danny must mature quickly, in order to help his friends, and receive a promotion. Ceepak is as fascinating as an investigator as always, but this book shows him with a personal life. When Grabenstein delved a little deeper into his characters' lives, he polished his work. Mad Mouse is an enjoyable book with terrific characters.
Chris Grabenstein's website is www.chrisgrabenstein.com
Dead Man Running
Rett MacPherson's latest Torie O'Shea mystery is the ninth in the series, and the strongest one to date. Torie feels uneasy when the local newspaper editor asks her to check the genealogy of two candidates in the mayoral race in the tourist town of New Kassel, Missouri. One is her stepfather, the local sheriff. The other is the current mayor, her neighbor and a man who detests her. She has other cause for uneasiness. Her daughter is dating for the first time. She's building a new house outside her beloved New Kassel. The sheriff's new deputy dislikes her. And, bodies start appearing at the worst time - a local parade, a hayride. Suddenly the mayor she doesn't trust is running from slimy men who may be mobsters.
Torie's grown as a character throughout the series. This book is the best one yet in the continued saga of New Kassel's favorite genealogist.
The Killing of Strangers
First, I need to say that I went to Kent State University from 1975-1978, and the Kent State shootings were still an important part of campus life and history at that time. There were still candlelight vigils in the parking lot. I lived in Prentice Hall, and there were still bullet holes in the building. We studied books on the shootings in English class. Alan Canfora and some of the other students spoke in our dorm. By the time I was a senior, there were protests again on the hill, and our professors were camping out to protest the building of a gym on the site. At least while I was there, the May 4, 1970 shootings haunted Kent State.
So, I was very interested when I read about Jerry Holt's novel, The Killing of Strangers. The story revolves around two people who were involved in the shootings, what Holt refers to as, "one of the unsolved mysteries of the century." In 1970, Lucifer Jones and his wife, Crystal, were hippies brought in to take part in the events at Kent. Lucifer Jones disappeared that day, and Crystal, since she was pregnant, was hustled off to Yellow Springs, OH. Twenty-five years later, when a drunken Crystal swears she saw Lucifer in her backyard, their daughter hires ex-cop and fired security guard Sam Haggard to investigate. Haggard was in Vietnam on May 4, but he knows the story of Lucifer Jones. As Sam is drawn to the story, he finds himself attracted to Crystal's daughter, Corrie, and intrigued by the possibilities of the past.
The Killing of Strangers is a novel that suggests what might have happened at Kent State, and that repercussions are still felt a quarter of a century later. Holt's novel, like Sam's life, is "alive with possibilities." It's a haunting story for any Kent State grad.
Blondes Have More Felons
I haven't had so much fun reading a mystery since the early Janet Evanovich books. Author Alesia Holliday introduces a fun character when she writes about December Vaughn, a blonde lawyer who just opened a practice in Florida. Three weeks later, she is attacked by a senior citizen, the victim of unscrupulous lawyers, and has an alligator in her office. If she falls for attractive private investigator Jake Brody, she might be in even more trouble. This lawyer with a heart of gold is a fun addition to the mystery scene. Let's hope Holliday can keep up the humor and suspense in another December Vaughn mystery.
Holliday's website is www.mysterychick.com
I have been in love with Man o' War since I was about thirteen and read Walter Farley's book about the great horse. My parents took me to Lexington, KY and let me stand at his statue and grave and cry. So, I was really looking forward to Dorothy Ours' book, Man o' War. I was disappointed. The excitement of Laura Hillenbrand's Seabiscuit wasn't in this book. I know it would be possible to make Man o' War's life exciting because he was named the greatest American racehorse of the 20th century. Walter Farley made it work. Dorothy Ours doesn't. Now, my next complaint might be changed by the actual book since I read an Advanced Reading Copy. But, there was no listing of his progeny in the back of the book. Knowing that War Admiral, Seabiscuit and so many others were descendents of Man o' War, I was expecting to see that list. That disappointed me, and so did the book.
Consigned to Death
Jane K. Cleland's debut mystery introduces Josie Prescott, an antiques appraiser and dealer in New Hampshire. I felt immediate sympathy for her when she became the primary suspect in the murder of an elderly client, a man she had liked. Since she had left a job because she was a whistleblower, she had already experienced the press attention and publicity. Now, she's scared, alone, and still in mourning after her beloved father's death. However, she uses his business advice to help her through this latest crisis. She's fortunate to have a lawyer she trusts, and a police chief who doesn't rush to judgment.
Cleland's book is a fascinating glimpse into the world of antiques and stolen art. However, her greatest strength is her character development. Josie, her lawyer, Chief Alvarez, and Josie's staff are all interesting people. I hope Cleland takes us back to Josie's world soon.
Jane Cleland's website is www.janecleland.net
Earlene Fowler at The Poisoned Pen Central
I was able to make it down to The Poisoned Pen Central to meet and hear Earlene Fowler today at lunchtime. She started everything out on a light note by passing around a scrapbook with pictures of her Welsh Corgi, Boo.
Barbara Peters, owner of The Poisoned Pen, was the wonderful moderator for a fun event with just eight of us in attendance. They started out by discussing Earlene's Benni Harper mystery series. That series, set in San Celina, CA, is actually based on San Luis Obispo. In the first book, Fool's Puzzle, Benni is a recent widow. Earlene said she was once told to write what you fear the most. Since she had known her husband since they were fifteen, married at nineteen, and they've been married for thirty-three years, what she fears the most is life without him. In one of the books, she has Benni say she knew her husband before he could shave. Earlene said that's about her husband.
Ruby McGavin, in Fowler's first standalone, The Saddlemaker's Wife, is also a recent widow. As a waitress and cook at thirty-five, she had given up on love when she met her husband. Six months later she was widowed and discovered he had lied about his life and his family. When she went to Cardinal, CA (based on Bishop), she discovered that his family had secrets they didn't want to share. Earlene said the character of Ruby, a loner, is based much more on her than the character of Benni.
It's always enjoyable and enlightening to hear an author talk about her books and her life. Worthwhile trip downtown!


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Eve Echoes by CCP and NetEase enters open beta on iOS and Android
By:Nedim Hadzic - CJ
CCP Games
Eve Echoes, Open Beta has started!
CCP's latest attempt to add some genre variety to the Eve universe has been binned but the company redirected their efforts into Eve Echoes, a mobile sandbox MMO, which has officially entered open beta on iOS and Android devices.
Developed in cooperation with Chinese mobile gaming giant NetEase, Eve Echoes has completed the Alpha test earlier in 2019. At the moment, the Open Beta is available in Australia, USA, Canada, Russia, Europe, South Korea and New Zealand.
"Eve Echoes is a brand-new sci-fi MMO game set in an alternate universe of New Eden that brings the authentic Eve Online experience to mobile devices. In addition to retaining Eve's signature gameplay mechanics, Eve Echoes also includes basic tutorials for new players to advance and enhance their space-faring experience", they wrote.
Eve Echoes' Open Beta brings a bunch of new and improved game content, such as more advanced ships and modules. There's also the Drones weapon system, which CCP say comes in a new form.
The gameplay was also worked on and as the dev noticed an increased demand for business dealings, Eve Echoes opened the Interstellar Trading Center. Storyline missions were added to Encounters as a new mission type, all of which is available to Open Beta testers.
Eve's complexity has always been a hindrance in terms of attracting newer players but CCP tried to tackle that too with a new player tutorial. "With this detailed tutorial guide, all novice pilots can learn how to survive and thrive in New Eden", they wrote.
To top it all off, Eve Echoes' ship fitting slots were split into types for ease of use, while the training and progression were tweaked thanks to player feedback.
You can find more info and sign up for the Eve Echoes open beta on the game's official website .
Blizzard respond to Diablo Immortal explosive backlash
Following Blizzard's announcement that the next entry to the Diablo series will be for mobile, fans of the venerable franchise exploded with less than stellar feedback. The backlash was expected, but not its magnitude, Blizzard respond.
NetEase increase Minecraft's user count in China to 200 million
NetEase have posted results for the first quarter of 2019 and the company's launch of Minecraft in China is turning into a proper success story, as the game's headcount increased to 200 million players, a worthy achievement indeed.
China halts issuing of game licences to solve hefty backlog
Chinese authorities have decided to halt issuing of licenses for monetisation of new games, in order to clear up the backlog of games pending licenses, which in turn built up after a similar move by the government in March last year.
NetEase's Minecraft racks up 1.36 billion mod downloads in China
Minecraft has recently celebrated its 10th anniversary and even though it's racking up milestones like crazy, all of them seem to pale in comparison to the results of NetEase's Minecraft in China, which reached 1.36 billion mod downloads.
Pokemon GO Holiday Update
Pokemon GO updates in time for holiday season
Niantic add new Shinies in Pokemon Go Battle Showdown event
Niantic have announced that Pokemon Go Battle Showdown event kicked off and that it would feature fighting-type Pokemon. It is host to several bonuses out of which new a Shiny Machop and Mankey are arguably the most notable additions.
Chinese PC gamers will outpop the entire United States in 2023
Market research firm Niko Partners has published a report on Chinese PC gaming and even though the results of the government's recent crackdown are still felt, the market remains the largest and most important gaming market in the world.
Research finds firm link between loot boxes and gambling
Addictive Behaviours journal has recently published a study by the University of British Columbia (UBC), whose research showed that loot box mechanics are significantly overlapping with gambling in many respects, which requires regulation.
Nintendo want players to spend less money on their mobile games
While companies are jumping neck first into mobile game development to maximise their revenue, Nintendo are doing quite the opposite. They are asking players not to spend too much on their games and partnered developers to ease up on IAP.
Pokemon GO celebrating Pikachu movie with special event
Detective Pikachu will be hitting the theatres soon and Niantic have a perfect event to celebrate. As of today, Pokemon GO trainers will be able to capture all the Pokemon appearing in the movie, as well as its main star, of course.


Blogs worth Browsing: A bike Journey–London to Melbourne – Go Bicycle Touring!
Some bike journeys are just fun to follow. Guy and Frederike set off from London in May 2010 and are busy cycling their way to Australia. Their site, A Bike Journey, documents their tour with amazing photos, videos and descriptive and detailed travel tales.
A lot of care has gone into designing the website and it's easy to delve right into the tour. On the homepage you can begin reading the latest news from the trip, plus view a gallery of the latest photos and see Guy and Frederike´s newest videos.
The scenery here is quite remote, and apart from the main road there are not many paved roads at all. Often, the road snakes through deep river valleys, which mountains towering left and right. There are many signposts for remote mountain villages which can only be reached via tiny, steep dirt tracks, with some villages being over 50km away. Some of the tracks involve river crossings, and the villages must be completely cut off in the winter by snow. They must be almost self sufficient, and indeed we saw some villagers preparing for the winter by drying cow pats for fuel. Unfortunately, many of the villages we see are built from traditional mud bricks, which is disastrous in an area as prone to earthquakes as Turkey, as they easily collapse.
So far, we had only been aware of Turkey being in an earthquake zone in theory, but this was soon to change. We were asleep in our hotel in Erzincan, where we took a rest day, when we woke up at 5am by our bed shaking and rattling. "Earthquake!" Freddie yelled, and we saw lights turn on in neighbouring buildings and heard doors slamming. The shaking quickly stopped, but we still decided to get out of the building to be sure. When we came downstairs, there were a few people milling around, but the staff just laughed at us and sent us straight back to bed. They must be used to earthquakes in this area, but for us it was quite a novelty, and pretty scary too. The earthquake recorded a 3.2 magnitude, so nothing major, but we did get a bit worried when we found out that Erzincan had been completely flattened by an earthquake in 1939. Over 32,000 people died and the whole town was rebuilt a little further north.
So far the couple has biked through the UK, France, Germany, Austria, Slovakia, Hungary, Croatia, Serbia, Romania, Bulgaria, Greece and Turkey.
There are still a lot of kilometers left before Guy and Frederike make it to Melbourne. Why not follow along as they ride through Asia? Check out A Bike Journey.
I have heard about motorbike driving from one country to another…but this is really a wonderful effort…i must say.


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James Harrison Congratulates T.J. Watt For Breaking His Team Single-Season Sack Record, Wants Him To 'Chase Down That NFL Record'
After Mike Merriweather put up a standout 15-sack season for the Pittsburgh Steelers back in 1984, that record stood for nearly two and a half decades. It wasn't until James Harrison came along and set a new team record with 16 sacks in 2008, a truly remarkable season that earned him Defensive Player of the Year honors.
Today, T.J. Watt broke Harrison's sack record, and the legend paid tribute to his successor in that achievement after reaching 17.5 sacks on the season with a 1.5-sack performance against the Tennessee Titans in a home victory. He was happy to see Watt surpass his record—but not content.
"T.J.! Congratulation on breaking my record, and becoming the Steelers' new single-season-sack record-holder", he said in a recorded message he shared, and the team shared, via Twitter after the game. "But why stop there? Go on ahead and chase down that NFL single-season sack record, and become the new holder of that, too".
🔥🔥 #RP @steelers: A message from @jharrison9292 to @_TJWatt #HereWeGo #Steelers pic.twitter.com/G66JTiMcHt
— James Harrison (@jharrison9292) December 19, 2021
With 17.5 sacks and three games to go, Watt does need to get a move on. The single-season sack record is 22.5, set by Michael Strahan in 2001. No Steeler in history has ever come close to that; Watt is the first to even have a longshot chance.
He entered the day with a one-sack lead over the Cleveland Browns' Myles Garrett for the most in the NFL in 2021, 16 to 15. The Browns will play tomorrow evening. Nick Bosa of the San Francisco 49ers reached 15 sacks as well, today. Robert Quinn, with 14 sacks, also plays tomorrow. But as it currently stands, he holds a 2.5-sack lead entering tonight's game over the rest of the NFL.
It was not lost on Harrison after the game that he, like Watt, set the Steelers' single-season sack record against the Tennessee Titans, and he made acknowledgement of that after the game as well in another Twitter posting, showing a video of his own record-breaking sack of Kerry Collins back in 2008.
Sack records set vs TEN in 2008 & 2021! Congrats #90!!!!! 💪🏾💪🏾🔥🔥@_TJWatt #HereWeGo #Steelers #steelerssackrecord #seasonsackrecord #steelersnation pic.twitter.com/RyPtNgNnuv
Watt, of course, has only played 12 games this season, missing two due to injury, and he has played only a fraction of the game in three others, losing more than another game's worth of playing time.
He is averaging nearly 1.5 sacks per game if you measure only by games played. He'll need to do slightly better than that over the final three weeks of the season if he intends to reach Strahan's record. Strahan himself, however, only had 17 sacks in his first 13 games that season, recording another 3.5 in the final three weeks.
There's always a chance, and Watt has seven multi-sack games this season out of 12 games played, so the odds are good that he has at least one or two games over this stretch run in which he can make significant headway, including two games with three-plus sacks.
Harrison, by the way, won the Defensive Player of the Year Award, as mentioned, in 2008, though he didn't even lead the league in sacks that season—former teammate Joey Porter actually did. Will Watt finally get his? Talk has picked up for Garrett and even Cowboys rookie Micah Parsons in recent weeks.
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LB #48
Onwuasor
College: Portland State
@NE: #26 vs opposing LB - 22.22 FPA
Bye Week10 Rank252 % Rostered- % Change- WK 16 Pts0.00 WK 17 Pts0.00
3 @IND
Loss, 7-36
7 BUF
8 @KC
10 Bye - 0.00
11 @LAC
14 @SEA
17 @NE
Frc Fum
3 @IND,
4 DEN,
5 ARI,
7 BUF,
8 @KC,
11 @LAC,
12 MIA,
13 LV,
14 @SEA,
16 CLE,
17 @NE,
10 Bye
Shuffles to IR
Onwuasor (hamstring) was placed on injured reserve Saturday.
Analysis: Onwuasor spent the first 10 weeks on IR with a knee injury. He returned in Week 11 and played just eight snaps on special teams, and now he'll go back to the reserve list. The 28-year-old linebacker will be required to miss at least three games. Harvey Langi is in line to start at inside linebacker moving forward.
Unavailable against Dolphins
Onwuasor (hamstring) has been ruled out for Sunday's game versus the Dolphins.
Analysis: Onwuasor was activated from IR last week and played against the Chargers, logging eight snaps (all on special teams). He'll go back to the sidelines again, and Harvey Langi is expected to start at inside linebacker for the time being.
Activated from IR
Onwuasor (knee) was activated from injured reserve Wednesday, Ralph Vacchiano of SNY.tv reports.
Analysis: Onwuasor should make his Jets debut Sunday against the Chargers, as the offseason signing has spent the entire campaign on IR up to this point. The former Ravens linebacker will likely rotate with Neville Hewitt and Harvey Langi, though Blake Cashman (hamstring) should also have a role if healthy.
Returns to practice
Onwuasor (knee) returned to practice Wednesday, indicating the beginning of his 21-day window to be activated from IR, Ethan Greenberg of the Jets' official site reports.
Analysis: Onwuasor was expected to start at inside linebacker for the Jets after spending four years in Baltimore, but he ended up on injured reserve to begin the year. If practice goes well this week, he could return for Sunday's game against the Chiefs. If he can't go, however, Neville Hewitt and Avery Williamson should continue starting at the position.
Published: Wed, Oct 28 at 7:04pm by Rotowire.com
Lands on IR
The Jets placed Onwuasor (knee) on injured reserve Monday, Ethan Greenberg of the team's official site reports.
Analysis: Onwuasor was poised to log a major workload at inside linebacker with the Jets this year, but he's expected to miss at least the first month of the season with a knee injury. He'll be required to sit out the first three weeks at a minimum. For the time being, Neville Hewitt and Blake Cashman are expected to start while Avery Williamson rotates in.
Published: Mon, Sep 7 at 11:56am by Rotowire.com
Set to miss 4-to-5 weeks
Head coach Adam Gase said Onwuasor (knee) will miss four to five weeks, Rich Cimini of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: The Jets' defense took a self-inflicted hit by trading away Jamal Adams, and now they'll be without their starting inside linebacker for the first month. Blake Cashman and James Burgess (lower back) are next up for the starting gig, but Avery Williamson could make a push for the job as well.
Published: Tue, Sep 1 at 5:20pm by Rotowire.com
Suffers knee injury
Onwuasor sustained a knee injury during Saturday's practice, Brian Costello of the New York Post reports.
Analysis: The Jets are relying on Onwuasor to handle a key depth role at inside linebacker, following C.J. Mosley's decision to opt out, so it'll be worth monitoring how long he's forced to remain sidelined.
Published: Sun, Aug 23 at 3:41pm by Rotowire.com
Joining Gang Green
Onwuasor agreed to terms Wednesday on a contract with the Jets, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
Analysis: Onwuasor saw his usage in Baltimore dwindle late in the 2019 campaign, after he returned from the high-ankle sprain that he sustained in early October. He'll fully healthy now, and he could prove to be a valuable insurance option at inside linebacker as he moves to New York. Both of the Jets' projected starters on the inside, C.J. Mosley (groin) and Avery Williamson (knee), are both rehabbing significant injuries.
Published: Wed, Mar 25 at 12:33pm by Rotowire.com
Toughs out injury in 2019
Onwuasor had 64 tackles (48 solo), three sacks, one defended pass and one forced fumble across 14 regular-season contests in 2019.
Analysis: Onwuasor opened the season playing 90-plus percent of defensive snaps before a high-ankle caused him to miss two games in early October. Upon returning from the injury, however, his involvement on defense dwindled to a rotational role. He only exceeded 30 snaps on defense once during the campaign's final nine regular-season games. The 27-year-old will certainly benefit from an entire offseason to get healthy.
Published: Thu, Jan 23 at 12:05pm by Rotowire.com
Good to go Sunday
Onwuasor (ankle) is officially active for Sunday's game against the Bills, Jonas Shaffer of The Baltimore Sun reports.
Analysis: Onwausor is still dealing with a high-ankle sprain related to the issue that caused him to miss two contests in October. It's unclear what sort of role Onwuasor will have in the defense, but the 27-year-old hasn't seen more than 30 defensive snaps in any of the last four games.
Published: Sun, Dec 8 at 8:50am by Rotowire.com
Officially questionable
Onwuasor (ankle) is questionable for Sunday's matchup against the Bills.
Analysis: Onwuasor was listed as a full participant in Friday's walk-through practice, which bodes well for his chances of suiting up in Buffalo on Sunday. The 27-year-old is nursing a high-ankle sprain related to the issue that caused him to miss two games in October. In the event that Onwuasor manages to suit up Week 14, he could realistically be limited or have a cap on his reps.
Published: Fri, Dec 6 at 11:48am by Rotowire.com
Battling ankle issue
Coach John Harbaugh said Onwuasor is dealing with a high-ankle sprain but it's not "serious," Jeff Zrebiec of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: Harbaugh relayed this issue is related to the ankle injury that forced Onwuasor to miss two games in October, as the linebacker appeared hobbled a few times during this past Sunday's 20-17 win over the 49ers. The 27-year-old has been able to play through it, but he's been limited. Before the injury, Onwuasor was an every-down player, but he hasn't surpassed a 42-percent snap share over the past five games.
Published: Mon, Dec 2 at 11:58am by Rotowire.com
Limited showing Sunday
Onwuasor had three tackles (two solo) and a sack in Sunday's blowout win over the Texans.
Analysis: Onwuasor's role in the defense has surprisingly dwindled the past three weeks, as he saw just nine defensive snaps in the game. The cause of the downturn is unclear, but he was still effective, grabbing his third sack of the season. Fellow inside linebackers L.J. Fort and Josh Bynes saw 29 and 24 snaps, respectively, a development that bears monitoring further.
Does it all Sunday
Onwuasor racked up eight tackles (six solo), a sack and a forced fumble in Sunday's 37-20 win over the Patriots.
Analysis: The 27-year-old finally broke free to the quarterback for his second sack of the season and first since Week 1. Onwausor also force a Julian Edelman fumble early in the third quarter that was returned for a touchdown by Marlon Humphrey, breaking the game open for the Ravens. Onwausor also played a season-low 28 defensive snaps in the game, but he was nursing an ankle injury. Therefore, it's possible the team was managing his snap count and the reduced involvement isn't necessarily a sign of…read more
Published: Mon, Nov 4 at 4:14pm by Rotowire.com
Shakes off injury
Onwuasor (ankle) is active for Sunday's matchup against the Patriots.
Analysis: Onwuasor will take the field for the first time since Week 5's overtime win against the Steelers. He'll add run-stopping support, as the 27-year-old inside linebacker posted 30 tackles, a sack and a pass breakup through the first five contests.
Published: Sun, Nov 3 at 4:24pm by Rotowire.com
Questionable for Week 9
Onwuasor (ankle) is questionable for Sunday'ss game against the Patriots.
Analysis: Onwuasor participated in practice Friday on a limited basis. He's been out since Week 5 but should take over again as a starter if he is able to go this week.
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I can't believe today is the last day of 2007! Where has the year gone? To celebrate the ending of another year and the beginning of a new one, I would like to review my favorite posts of 2007!
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Those. you mean to say that you carry lighted fire arrows in your quiver and is it real? Add a mini boom ignition game like firearms and everyone will be happy.
It is unreal, you do not have time to do anything against these stupid arrows !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! REMOVE THEM !!!!!!
Remove fire arrows from the game, it is simply impossible !!! 1 second and in no armor to survive. If you shoot next to the character in the ground, the damage is very high !!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Q: Wordpress: How to add active class to category attached to post How to add active class to category attached to post, here is my Code

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    //for each category, show all posts
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        'order'    => 'ASC',
        'child_of' => 33
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    $categories = get_categories($cat_args);

    foreach ($categories as $category) {
        // $current_id = $wp_query->get_queried_object_id(),

        $args = array(
            'showposts'        => -1,
            'category__in'     => array($category->term_id),
            'caller_get_posts' => 1,
        );

        $posts = get_posts($args);

        if ($posts) {
            //echo '
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            // echo '
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            foreach($posts as $post) {
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Can anyone help me?
Thanks

A: You need to get array of categories assigned to the post. Then, inside the loop, check each element to see if it appears in the array.
The code should work.

<?php
//
// get IDs of current post categories
$curr_post_cats = get_the_category();
$cat_ids = wp_list_pluck($curr_post_cats, 'term_id');
//
// [your code...]
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    //
    // check if "$category" is assigned to current post
    $css_class = '';
    if ( in_array( $category->term_id, $cat_ids )
        $css_class = 'class="current"';

    $args = array(
    //
    // [...]
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    $posts = get_posts($args);
    if ($posts) {
        echo "
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        // echo 'term_id ) ...
        //
        // rest of your code
        //

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What Were Once Vices Are Now Habits — четвёртый студийный альбом американской рок-группы The Doobie Brothers. Альбом был выпущен 1 февраля 1974 года.

Список композиций
 «Song to See You Through» () — 4:06
 «Spirit» (Джонстон) — 3:15
 «Pursuit on 53rd St.» (Джонстон) — 2:33
 «» () — 4:17
 «Eyes of Silver» (Джонстон) — 2:57
 «Road Angel» (, , Джонстон, ) — 4:49
 «You Just Can't Stop It» (Симмонс) — 3:28
 «Tell Me What You Want (And I'll Give You What You Need)» (Симмонс) — 3:53
 «Down in the Track» (Джонстон) — 4:15
 «Another Park, Another Sunday» (Джонстон) — 4:27
 «Daughters of the Sea» (Симмонс) — 4:29
 «Flying Cloud» (Портер) — 2:00

Участники записи
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We report a six-dimensional (6D) potential energy surface (PES) for the CS–H2 system computed using high-level electronic structure theory and fitted using a hybrid invariant polynomial method. Full-dimensional quantum close-coupling scattering calculations have been carried out using this potential for rotational and, for the first time, vibrational quenching transitions of CS induced by H2. State-to-state cross sections and rate coefficients for rotational transitions in CS from rotational levels j1 = 0–5 in the ground vibrational state are compared with previous theoretical results obtained using a rigid-rotor approximation. For vibrational quenching, state-to-state and total cross sections and rate coefficients were calculated for the vibrational transitions in CS(v1 = 1,j1) + H2(v2 = 0,j2) → CS(v1′ = 0,j1′) + H2(v2′ = 0,j2′) collisions, for j1 = 0–5. Cross sections for collision energies in the range 1 to 3000 cm−1 and rate coefficients in the temperature range of 5 to 600 K are obtained for both para-H2 (j2 = 0) and ortho-H2 (j2 = 1) collision partners. Application of the computed results in astrophysics is also discussed.


Suicide is a devastating event for individuals, families, and societies. With a conservative estimate of 1 million deaths worldwide per year as the result of suicide, it affects every fabric of society. In addition to managing the trauma of the death, it is family structure and processes that are altered in significant ways, specifically with regard to communication around the pain of the event. This article will address intervention and conceptualization through an attachment-based therapeutic process while attending to the three key areas that correspond with suicide bereavement: shame/guilt/blame, crisis of faith, and managing internalized messages.
Hunt, Q. A., Hertlein, K. M. (2015). Conceptualizing Suicide Bereavement From an Attachment Lens. The American Journal of Family Therapy, 43(1), 16-27.


My mom is in town for Easter and I wanted to make a fun breakfast. I saw this recipe in Sandra Lee's March/April issue of her magazine. I thought it looked fancy, which I always like when I have people over. It was really fast and easy to make. The original recipe called to use Egg Beaters for the eggs, but we used just regular eggs and scrambled them. I also decided to use diced ham in the eggs instead of bacon. I think next time I will use the bottom side of the pancake for the outside because it is a little browner. I think the presentation would be better with a browned outside. It was really good though. A nice way to get a whole plate into one dish. You could always switch it up to and make it spicier by adding peppers and onions in the eggs. Although I was not 100 percent happy with the presentation I did like the dish nonetheless.
Line a 10 x 15 inch jelly roll pan with parchment paper and spray with cooking spray.
Stir together pancake mix, milk, 2 eggs, and sugar. Pour into jelly roll pan and bake for 8-10 minutes.
Invert cake onto a kitchen towel. Carefully peel parchment paper off of cake. Starting with short end roll up cake, jelly roll style in the towel and set aside.
With remaining eight eggs cook in skillet with salt, pepper and diced ham until scrambled. Add cheese and cook to melt.
Unroll cake and spread egg mixture evenly onto cake. Roll cake back up jelly roll style.
I think this looks so interesting. What a great recipe to use all different flavor combos. Thanks so much for linking to the Weekend Potluck last week!


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TRANSGAMBIA'S BRIDGE CONSTRUCTION IN PROGRESS
Abdoulai G.Dibba
Work on the Trans-Gambia's bridge is in progress as the access road through the swamps on either side of the river banks are being mapped out.
The Trans-Gambia Highway is one of the most important roads in The Gambia, as it does not only connect the northern and southern parts of the Gambia but also a transnational route that links part of southern Senegal to the north. This highway is economically important to both Gambia and Senegal. Hence, the bridge is meant to facilitate easy transportation as commuters and drivers have been complaining about the long delays caused at the ferry crossing at Bamba Tenda and Yelli Tenda.
The Trans-Gambia bridge project is being financed by the African Development Fund (ADF) with a grant to the Gambia of Unit of Account UA 63.55 million, equivalent to D4 billion, aimed at reinforcing the economic cooperation and integration between the Gambia and Senegal and ECOWAS community as a whole.
The laying of the foundation stone was done by the Vice President of the Republic of The Gambia Aja Dr Isatou Njie-Saidy, as part of activities marking the 50th anniversary of The Gambia's independence which was also graced by Mr. Mohammed Bun Abdallah Dionne, the prime minister of the Republic of Senegal.
Officially signed on 11th November 2014, the contract was awarded to two companies, namely JV Corsan Corvian of Spain and Arezki S. A. of Senegal, and is expected to last for 36 months.
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Preview: Seongnam FC vs Incheon United
Daniel Oh September 26, 2020 read ( words)
The splits are now finalized, and the race to avoid demotion begins in Split B. Seongnam FC, the team that have been on a roller coaster ride throughout the season, failed to secure their place on Split A and now have to face the bottom team Incheon United at home. The Magpies are only four points ahead of the United, and the result is very difficult to predict. Will Seongnam record a victory and eliminate the possibility of getting demoted? Or, are Incheon going to continue their good form by winning against the Magpies?
Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors 1-0 Seongnam FC
Two teams clashed at Jeonbuk's home for the FA Cup Semi-final fixture. The Green Warriors brought a 3-5-2 formation with having most of the Best XI players on the pitch. Meanwhile, the Magpies used a 5-4-1 formation with most of the Best XI players off the pitch, including Yeon Je-woon not even sitting on the bench, which implies that Seongnam are concentrating more on the league.
The goal was scored in the early game by Jeonbuk. In the ninth minute, Modou Barrow made a run no the left side of the field and gave a penetrating pass to Gustavo Henrique da Silva Sousa making it a one-on-one chance, and Gustavo carefully put the ball into the goal. The game's flow was pretty much the same after the first goal, as Seongnam's defenders kept showing vulnerability to Gustavo just like they did to Junior of Ulsan Hyundai. Jeon Jong-hyuk's anxious goalkeeping was another weakness of the away team. Without many chances made by either team, the match ended 1-0, and Jeonbuk successfully proceeded to the Final of the Cup.
Incheon United 0-1 Ulsan Hyundai
Incheon, after their victory against FC Seoul, focused on continuing their hot form by achieving points from the match against Ulsan at home. Incheon brought a 3-4-3 formation with a heavy concentration on firm defense, and Ulsan used a 4-2-3-1 formation that they have been using frequently.
Despite the predictions that Ulsan will dominate over Incheon, the game was pretty tight with the home team trying seven shots and the away team trying eight. However, the delicacy of the attack was the deciding factor. In the 25th minute, Junior Negrao scored a fantastic goal that involved his outstanding physical abilities, and the defenders of Incheon could not do anything about it. Even after the goal concession, the United kept trying the attacks and made some good scenes, but they failed to go over the Tigers' defenders and Jo Hyeon-woo, which led to the match ending 1-0 for Ulsan.
Sangju and Seongnam have faced each other 45 times in K League, with Seongnam winning 17 matches and losing 8.
The last match they faced each other in was the K League 1 fixture that took place on August 9th, 2020, at Incheon's home. Incheon, the only team in K League 1 that still did not have a single win, clashed with Seongnam at home. It was the first match Cho Sung-hwan, the new manager of Incheon, was leading. United started the match with a 4-2-3-1 formation that they have used frequently this season, with Stefan Mugoša as the center forward. The Magpies brought a 3-2-4-1 formation again with the Best XI of the team on the pitch.
Both teams began the match with very offensive tactics. Incheon took eight shots in the first half while Seongnam tried five, and they were mostly made outside the penalty box. To utilize the humid air and wet pitch, the forwards actively targeted striking ranged shots in order to make the bounds harder to be expected. The second half was the 45 minutes solely for Na Sang-ho of the away team. Na, who had not been able to score or assist a goal after joining Seongnam in June, scored two goals in the second half in the 57th minute and 87th minute, one from a free-kick and one from an open play.
Seongnam will not have an issue with calling upon anyone that played against Jeonbuk in the FA Cup Semi-final, and Incheon are also okay to call upon anyone that were on the pitch in the match against Ulsan.
Kim Nam-il chose to have most of the Best XI members off the pitch in the game against Jeonbuk, which was a cold but realistic decision with a big concentration on winning this game against Incheon. Na Sang-ho, the most important player on the Magpies' squad right not without a doubt, was off the pitch as well and is expected to be 100% ready to show great performance against the United.
Because of the recent COVID-19 outbreak in multiple cities, the South Korean government prohibited the entry of fans again in late August in order to slow down the spread of the virus, and the re-entry does not seem to happen soon as the circumstances regarding COVID-19 isn't improving.
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Na Sang-ho
Loaning in Na Sang-ho from FC Tokyo is probably the best move made by Seongnam this season. Although Na joined the team in late June, he quickly started to prove what it takes to be a regular member of the South Korea National Team. The 24-year-old forward has scored five goals for the Magpies in the league, which is the best record in the team, and he has the best record in the shot on target as well.
Despite the fact that Kim Nam-il used a five-back formation in the last match against Jeonbuk, and it is expected that Kim would return to using the 3-2-4-1 formation with a big emphasis on attack progression on the sides since Seongnam will be wanting to score goals against the United. Although Incheon are at the very bottom of the league table, their defense isn't too bad as they are placed 7th in goal concession among all K League 1 teams. Considering that the Magpies are the second-worst team in goal scoring (19 goals), it will be difficult to crush the away team's defense, and that's why I chose Na Sang-ho, the crack player of the Gyeonggi-based team, as the player to watch.
Seongnam FC 1-0 Incheon United
If I have to choose the team that seem to be more desperate, I think it would be Incheon as they are at the bottom of the table and have three points behind Busan, the 11th place team. However, the determination does not always bring the result, and I don't think the United will be capable of breaking the Magpies concrete defense and bring the victory home.ho
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We often counsel patients about their rights, robbed away by abusive relationships with a family member, a partner, a work associate, etc. The most tender situation is when the woman suffered abuse by a family member, especially when she was a young and impressionable, and not yet able to understand and fight the crime.
Of note: abuse includes verbal, emotional, physical, sexual — either and all are horrific.
Although her instincts (gut feelings never lie!) will flag danger, the child will succumb to pressure, coercion, bribe, guilt, shame, etc., accepting the abuse but rebelling on the inside. This conflict will haunt her forever unless sorted out promptly, including reclaiming her rights.
Disengaging from an abusive family member is tough because so often the woman feels 'stuck' or 'obligated' to remain loyal to the family.
We recommend reading Umm Zakkiyah's on-spot Blog post, Cutting Contact With Abusive Family is Not a Sin. It transcends all religions and cultures.


Creative duo Kirsten Rutherford and Lisa Jelliffe from London's Brothers & Sisters agency drew our attention to their current poster installation "Making the invisible visible" that hit the streets of London.View the video.
I just love how "small" things can catch your eye and brighten your day.
Really liked your blog and I'm now following.
aaahhhh so cool! I really wanna go to London someday!


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Paulo Roberto Correia (né le ) est un athlète brésilien, spécialiste du sprint.

Il remporte la médaille d'or du 200 m lors des Championnats d'Amérique du Sud 1981 et ceux de 1983.

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"Normandy Four" Foreign Ministers Can Meet in September
The "Normandy Four" (Ukraine, Germany, France, Russia) foreign ministers meeting can take place in September, German Foreign minister Heiko Maas announced during his visit to Kyiv. At the meeting, the parties plan to discuss, particularly, the issues related to the "Steinmeier formula" implementation, local elections in Donbas and the control over the Ukrainian-Russian border.
"All the parties involved understand that we need to meet, not to repeat what was achieved at the Paris summit, but to talk about how these decisions are being implemented. On the one hand, there is a truce. On the other hand, there are mechanisms to be used for control. This also concerns the construction of additional border crossing points," Maas said during a joint press conference with his Ukrainian counterpart Dmytro Kuleba.
According to the German Foreign Minister, it is necessary to implement the decisions achieved at the summit in Paris in order to hold a meeting in September.
At the same time, the Ukrainian minister stressed that "the key to stopping Russian aggression is in Moscow." Currently, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov "does not put forward any additional preconditions for holding a ministerial meeting in September."
"Our task is to speak on the merits and look for the specified solutions. I am convinced that as of now we have such an attitude. Accordingly, if Minister Lavrov has the same attitude, the key will be not just found but given a turn, so the lock can be opened," Kuleba said.
Meanwhile, Russia has already reacted to this news. Thus, the Russian Foreign Ministry official representative Maria Zakharova stated that the Kremlin did not know about the preparations of "Normandy Four" foreign ministers meeting.
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