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FLIGHT TRACKING : THE PLANES : THE BASES : UNUSUAL MOVEMENTS : FLIGHT PROCEDURES
DESERT ROCK (DRA) : TONOPAH (TNX) : EDWARDS (EDW) : PALMDALE (PMD) : MCCARRAN (LAS) : GROOM LAKE
Groom Lake, Nevada
The "operating location near Groom Lake" (the only phrase the Air Force has ever used to designate the secret air base) has gone by numerous names over its fifty-year existence. During the 1950s, it was called Watertown, Paradise Ranch, or more commonly just "the Ranch." In the 1960s, it earned its most well-known name from its designation on an Atomic Energy Commission sectional map of the Nevada Test Site – Area 51. The closest thing to a "real" name for the facility is "Detachment 3 – Air Force Flight Test Center." Until sometime in the mid to late 1990s, air traffic controllers at Groom Lake identified their location as "Dreamland."
The secret base was originally built in 1955 as a cooperative effort between the Central Intelligence Agency and Lockheed. Its purpose was to be a testing and training base for the then-new U-2 spy plane, which was operated by the CIA to provide overhead reconnaissance photography of the Soviet Union (by the mid 1950s, Edwards Air Force Base was considered too visible to test the secret aircraft).
In the early 1960s, the base (which was initially supposed to be 'temporary') saw a huge expansion to accommodate a new generation of CIA aircraft. The base at the Groom dry lakebed became home to planes such as the A-12, which was the CIA's version of the super-fast Blackbird family of spy planes. In the late 1960s, Groom Lake became home to a small collection of purloined Soviet MiGs in programs going by the code names HAVE DRILL and HAVE DONUT.
In the late 1970s, ownership of the base was formally transferred from the Central Intelligence Agency to the United States Air Force, who remain in control of the installation. A prototype stealth aircraft code named HAVE BLUE was tested at Groom Lake in the late 1970s, as was a prototype stealth cruise missile code named SENIOR PROM.
With the unprecedented peacetime military spending increases of the Reagan White House in the 1980s, the secret base at Groom Lake again underwent significant expansions, although the nature of programs and operations conducted at Groom Lake since the early 1980s remains largely obscure. The few programs conducted at Groom Lake which have been made public include an aircraft built by Northrop during the early 1980s called TACIT BLUE, a Boeing technology demonstrator flown in the late 1990s called Bird of Prey, and a Lockheed UAV (Unmanned Aerial Vehicle) called Polecat, whose existence was made public in the summer of 2006.
Despite its obscurity, Groom Lake remains a full-fledged flight test facility employing thousands of people.
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Magnetized Target Fusion (MTF) is a fusion power concept that combines features of magnetic confinement fusion (MCF) and inertial confinement fusion (ICF). Like the magnetic approach, the fusion fuel is confined at lower density by magnetic fields while it is heated into a plasma. As with the inertial approach, fusion is initiated by rapidly squeezing the target to greatly increase fuel density and temperature. Although the resulting density is far lower than in ICF, it is thought that the combination of longer confinement times and better heat retention will let MTF operate, yet be easier to build. The term magneto-inertial fusion (MIF) is similar, but encompasses a wider variety of arrangements. The two terms are often applied interchangeably to experiments.

Fusion concepts

In fusion, lighter atoms are fused to make heavier atoms. The easiest fuels to do this with are isotopes of hydrogen. Generally these reactions take place inside a plasma. A plasma is a heated gas, where all the electrons have been stripped away; the gas has been fully ionized. The ions are positively charged, so they repel each other due to the electrostatic force. Fusion occurs when two ions collide at high energy, allowing the strong force to overcome the electrostatic force at a short distance. The amount of energy that needs to be applied to force the nuclei together is named the Coulomb barrier or fusion barrier energy. For fusion to occur in bulk plasma, it must be heated to tens of millions of degrees and compressed at high pressures, for a sufficient amount of time. Together, this is termed the triple product (see Lawson criterion). Fusion research focuses on reaching the highest triple product possible.

Magnetic fusion works to heat a dilute plasma (1014 ions per cm3) to high temperatures, around  (~200 million C). Ambient air is about 100,000 times denser. To make a practical reactor at these temperatures, the fuel must be confined for long periods of time, on the order of 1 second. The ITER tokamak design is currently being built to test the magnetic approach with pulse lengths up to 20 minutes.

Inertial fusion attempts to produce much higher densities, , about 100 times the density of lead. This causes the reactions to occur extremely quickly (~1 nanosecond). Confinement is not needed; although the heat and particles created by the reactions will cause the plasma to explode outward, the speed this occurs is slower than the fusion reactions.

, both of these methods of nuclear fusion are nearing net energy (Q>1) levels after many decades of research, but remain far from practical energy-producing devices.

Approach
While MCF and ICF attack the Lawson criterion problem from different directions, MTF attempts to work between the two. MTF aims for a plasma density of , intermediate between MCF () and ICF () At this density, confinement times must be on the order of 1 µs, again intermediate between the other two. MTF uses magnetic fields to slow down plasma losses, and inertial compression is used to heat the plasma.

In general terms, MTF is an inertial method. Density is increased through a pulsed operation that compresses the fuel, heating the plasma, just as compression heats an ordinary gas. In traditional ICF, more energy is added through the lasers that compress the target, but that energy leaks away through multiple channels. MTF employs a magnetic field that is created before compression that confines and insulates fuel so less energy is lost. The result, compared to ICF, is a somewhat-dense, somewhat-hot fuel mass that undergoes fusion at a medium reaction rate, so it only must be confined for a medium length of time.

As the fuel pellet is compressed, the heat and pressure in the plasma grow. The rate of collapse is generally linear, but the pressure is based on the volume, which increases with the cube of the compression. As some point the pressure is enough to stop and then reverse the collapse. The mass of the metal liner around the fuel means this process takes some time to occur. The MTF concept is based on having this dwell time be long enough for the fusion processes to take place.

MTF has advantages over both ICF and low-density plasma fusion. Its energy inputs are relatively efficient and inexpensive, whereas ICF demands specialized high-performance lasers that currently offer low efficiency. The cost and complexity of these lasers, termed "drivers", is so great that traditional ICF methods remain impractical for commercial energy production. Likewise, although MTF needs magnetic confinement to stabilize and insulate the fuel while it is being compressed, the needed confinement time is thousands of times less than for MCF. Confinement times of the order needed for MTF were demonstrated in MCF experiments years ago.

The densities, temperatures and confinement times needed by MTF are well within the current state of the art and have been repeatedly demonstrated. Los Alamos National Laboratory has referred to the concept as a "low cost path to fusion".

Devices

FRX-L
In the pioneering experiment, Los Alamos National Laboratory's FRX-L, a plasma is first created at low density by transformer-coupling an electric current through a gas inside a quartz tube (generally a non-fuel gas for testing purposes). This heats the plasma to about  (~2.3 million degrees). External magnets confine fuel within the tube. Plasmas are electrically conducting, allowing a current to pass through them. This current, generates a magnetic field that interacts with the current. The plasma is arranged so that the fields and current stabilize within the plasma once it is set up, self-confining the plasma. FRX-L uses the field-reversed configuration for this purpose. Since the temperature and confinement time is 100x lower than in MCF, the confinement is relatively easy to arrange and does not need the complex and expensive superconducting magnets used in most modern MCF experiments.

FRX-L is used solely for plasma creation, testing and diagnostics. It uses four high-voltage (up to ) capacitor banks storing up to 1 MJ of energy to drive a  current in one-turn magnetic-field coils that surround a  diameter quartz tube. In its current form as a plasma generator, FRX-L has demonstrated densities between , temperatures of , magnetic fields of  and lifetimes of . All of these are within an order of magnitude of what would be needed for an energy-positive machine.

FRX-L was later upgraded to add an "injector" system. This is situated around the quartz tube and consists of a conical arrangement of magnetic coils. When powered, the coils generate a field that is strong at one end of the tube and weaker at the other, pushing the plasma out the larger end. To complete the system, the injector was planned to be placed above the focus of the existing Shiva Star "can crusher" at the Air Force Research Laboratory's Directed Energy Lab at the Kirtland Air Force Base in Albuquerque, NM.

FRCHX
In 2007, an experiment called FRCHX was placed on Shiva Star. Similar to FRX-L, it uses a generation area and injects the plasma bundle into the Shiva Star liner compression area. Shiva Star delivers about 1.5 MJ into the kinetic energy of the 1 mm thick aluminum liner, which collapses cylindrically at about . This collapses the plasma bundle to a density around  and raises the temperature to about , producing neutron yields on the order of  neutrons "per shot" using a D-D fuel. The power released in the larger shots, in the range of MJ, needs a period of resetting the equipment on the order of a week. The huge electromagnetic pulse (EMP) caused by the equipment forms a challenging environment for diagnostics.

Fusion demonstration plant
General Fusion of Canada, in partnership with the UK's Atomic Energy Authority, is to build a demonstration plant at Culham, England, as a precursor to a commercially viable pilot plant. The reaction vessel will be a fast-rotating cylinder of liquid metal (lead, incorporating lithium to harvest the tritium formed through neutron activation) which is formed into a sphere by the action of synchronised pistons driven by steam. Magnetized fusion fuel as plasma is injected into the sphere as it contracts, producing sufficient temperature and pressure for the fusion reaction to take place. The liquid metal is circulated through heat exchangers to provide steam.

Construction is expected to start in 2022, with operations beginning in 2025.

Challenges

MTF is not the first "new approach" to fusion power. When ICF was introduced in the 1960s, it was a radical new approach that was expected to produce practical fusion devices by the 1980s. Other approaches have encountered unexpected problems that greatly increased the difficulty of producing output power. With MCF, it was unexpected instabilities in plasmas as density or temperature was increased. With ICF, it was unexpected losses of energy and difficulties "smoothing" the beams. These have been partially addressed in large modern machines, but only at great expense.

In a general sense, MTF's challenges appear to be similar to those of ICF. To produce power effectively, the density must be increased to a working level and then held there long enough for most of the fuel mass to undergo fusion. This is occurring while the metal liner is being driven inwards. Mixing of the metal with the fusion fuel would "quench" the reaction (a problem that occurs in MCF systems when plasma touches the vessel wall). Similarly, the collapse must be fairly symmetrical to avoid "hot spots" that could destabilize the plasma while it burns.

Problems in commercial development are similar to those for any of the existing fusion reactor designs. The need to form high-strength magnetic fields at the focus of the machine is at odds with the need to extract the heat from the interior, making the physical arrangement of the reactor a challenge. Further, the fusion process emits large numbers of neutrons (in common reactions at least) that lead to neutron embrittlement that degrades the strength of the support structures and conductivity of metal wiring. In typical MCF schemes, neutrons are intended to be captured in a lithium shell to generate more tritium to feed in as fuel, further complicating the overall arrangement. Deuterium-deuterium fusion would, of course, avoid this requirement.

Kopeck problem
Another concern for the MTF concept is named the kopeck problem. The kopeck is the Russian currency unit similar to the penny or cent, with 100 kopecks to the rouble. At an exchange rate of 75 roubles to the US dollar, a kopeck is worth little. The name is intended to allude to a tiny value of money.

The problem is that the metal liners used in baseline MTF are consumed during the reaction. In return, the device would generate electricity. However, the value of that electricity is very low, on the order of a few pennies. Thus, in order to generate net positive cash flow, the device has to generate enormous amounts of energy per shot, unrealistically high amounts, or the cost of the fuel assemblies must be tiny, about a kopeck.

Two potential solutions to the kopeck problem have been identified; the use of "hotspot ignition" (also explored in traditional ICF) appears to allow a great increase in energy release compared to energy input, thus addressing the problem from the gain side. The other is to attempt to recycle some of the components, or in the case of fluid-wall systems, not lose any material in the first place.

See also
List of plasma (physics) articles
Helion Energy, a company working on magneto-inertial fusion

References

Further reading
R.E. Siemon, I.R. Lindemuth, and K.F. Schoenberg, Why MTF is a low cost path to fusion, Comments Plasma Physics Controlled Fusion vol 18 issue 6, pp. 363–386 (1999).
 P.V. Subhash et al. 2008 Phys. Scr. 77 035501 (12pp)  Effect of liner non-uniformity on plasma instabilities in an inverseZ-pinch magnetized target fusion system: liner-on-plasma simulations and comparison with linear stability analysis

Inertial confinement fusion
Magnetic confinement fusion

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- History of Marine Science *new*
AMBIO provides a technical forum for stduents, educators, researchers and governmental and industrial partners with shared interests in marine biogeochemistry. Our mission is to:
Communicate and facilitate the proposal of strategic research, infrastructure development and collaboration;
Connect Early Career Researchers (ECRs) with the UK-marine biogeochemical network;
Enable access to mentoring across institutions for early- and mid-career marine biogeochemists;
Disseminate recent advances in marine biogeochemistry through the biennial AMBIO science meetings;
Promote ECRs and celebrate important contributors to marine biogeochemistry through awards, recognition and social engagements at AMBIO meetings;
Engage other Special Interest Groups for the benefit of cross-disciplinary research.
How can you get involved in the SIG?
Please email us at challengerambio@gmail to join our mailing list, and follow us on twitter: @ChallengerAMBIO
Biogeochemistry Across Boundaries - a celebration of Professor Tim Jickells
AMBIO IX 24th-27th June 2019, UEA
About AMBIO IX: On the occasion of AMBIO's ninth biennial meeting, we are delighted to celebrate the immense contributions of Professor Tim Jickells. Tim's career has touched the full breadth of marine biogeochemistry, where he has personally pioneered transformative research and championed support for many of us in diverse roles of marine biogeochemical research, teaching and governance at local, national and international scales.
With support from the Challenger Society, University of East Anglia, Planet Ocean Ltd and Cefas, we look forward to hosting a 3-day conference in Norwich, with a celebratory dinner to be held on Wednesday June 26th. A outline programme is available here.
CONFIRMED KEYNOTES:
Professor Robert Duce, Texas A&M University
Assnt. Professor Laura Bristow, University of Southern Denmark
Professor Richard Sanders, National Oceanography Centre
Dr Sian Henely, University of Edinburgh
Professor Tim Jickells, University of East Anglia
Minutes of AMBIO Town Hall Meeting, 2018
AMBIO held a half-day Town Hall event after the 2018 Challenger Society Conference in Newcastle. Minutes from this meeting are available here, and include our latest SIG developments, present national capability and strategic funding opportunities, plans for AMBIO IX and identified actions for our members. Thanks to all who supported this event and to those who did so remotely but could not attend on the day.
Links to past meetings
AMBIO VIII - The Scottish Association for Marine Science (SAMS), September 6th-8th, 2017. You can read a summary of this event on the Challenger blog page.
AMBIO VII - University of Oxford, January 6th-8th, 2016. You can read a summary of this event here.

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UNITED STATES – (PRESS RELEASE) -- To me, the team with the easiest road to the NCAA Tournament Final Four is in the Midwest Region, and that's defending champion and top-seeded Florida. The Gators had a rough stretch in February, where it looked like they were all dreaming of future NBA riches instead of concentrating on defending their title, but last weekend's steamrolling of the SEC Tournament proved otherwise.
Florida could have as many as four NBA first-round picks if they chose to make themselves eligible in guard Taurean Green, forwards Al Horford and Corey Brewer, and center Joakim Noah. At least two of them will probably turn pro after this season, and the team is gunning to be the first back-to-back champ since Duke in 1992, so the Gators will be playing like it's their final game together every single time.
To be honest, I don't see many other teams that have a shot to unseat the Gators. No. 2 seed Wisconsin probably has the best chance, as senior forward and player of the year candidate Alando Tucker could cause Florida some problems were the Badgers and Gators to meet in the conference finals.
No. 4 Maryland is probably the only other team that I see that has a chance to beat Florida, and the Terps' first-round loss to Miami in the ACC Tournament gave fiery Coach Gary Williams plenty of ammunition to use as motivation to fire up the Terps. Williams, who led his alma mater to the NCAA Basketball Championship in 2002, knows how to get his players mentally ready to play. His problem is going to be lack of talent and big guys to guard the Gators should they meet in the Sweet 16.
The Midwest actually has on their schedule a couple of teams to watch that could become this year's George Mason and make a deep run. Both 12th seed Old Dominion and 11th seed Winthrop have had fantastic seasons and are primed to upset some big boys in the next week or two. ODU had a 12-game winning streak going into the CAA Tournament, where it was upset by George Mason. Like Maryland, I could see this loss being one of the best things that happens to the Monarchs, as it will get them re-focused. They could actually face the Terps in the second round if they can get by fifth-seed Butler. If they got by the Terps, they would most likely run into Florida, however, and I think their journey would end there. Winthrop hasn't lost a game since Jan. 2 (to Texas A&M), and its only other losses on the year were all on the road to Top 25 major conference teams (North Carolina, Maryland, Wisconsin). The Eagles have a very nice draw as well, with a first-round matchup against an underwhelming Notre Dame team, then a possible matchup against third-seed Oregon, which is basically a 3-point shooting machine kind of team. If the Ducks go cold, I could easily see Winthrop winning that one, and if it was to play Wisconsin in the Sweet 16, the Eagles have a shot there as well. If I had to pick one team to play this year's Cinderella, it would be the Eagles.
I look for the Midwest to be won by Florida, but we could see many of the exciting stories of the tournament coming from those underrated teams like Winthrop and Old Dominion.
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Hallandadle Beach has a short but rich history. Incorporated for the second and final time in 1947, the city was once a hunting ground for Seminole Indians, who sought out coontie roots to produce arrowroot starch. Eventually Henry Flagler recruited a brother-in-law of one of his agents to found a settlement in this area; his name was Luther Halland – hence, the name "Hallandale." It was only in 1999 that the name of the city was officially changed to Hallandale Beach. That same year, the city got its first directly elected mayor, Mayor Joy Cooper, who has lived in the city for 20 years now and has worked tirelesly in various capacities to better the city. Keeping it "Clean & Green" has been one of her primary goals, and as a result the City has been recognized with multiple awards from the National Arbor Day Foundation, and even with awards for the taste of its drinking water.
But in the past couple of years, what has really brought Hallandale Beach into the spotlight is the transformation of the old Gulfstream Park race trace into The Village At Gulfstream Park, an all-in-one entertainment destination comprising fashion boutiques, home and decor emporiums, outdoor cafe, topnotch restaurants and even nightlife venues. Whereas locals once had to visit Aventura Mall or Bal Harbour Shops to find high-style labels such as Rock & Religion, home furnishings favorites like West Elm and Crate & Barrel, and eateries that range from casual to fance, now The Village, situated on 1 million square feet of property, has them all, punctuated with pedestrian walkways, gardens and fountains. The mixed-use development will eventually include 1,500 residential units as well, for those who like to live where they work and/or shop. And the neighboring Gulfstream Park Casino is just next door and open 365 days a year.
One of the most beautiful resort hotels in South Florida, Starwood Hotels' The Diplomat County Club and Spa (501 Diplomat Pkwy., Hallandale Beach, 954-833-4000), is located here; it's home to a 30,000-square-foot European-style spa and a spawling 18-hole championship golf course along with topnotch restaurants, yacht slips for boaters and more.


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Kenny Dalglish is really good, says Kenny Dalglish
Kenny Dalglish doesn't seem to understand that just because you were good at something in the 80s, it doesn't mean you're still great at it, JENNA JAMESON. Wait, I mean KENNY DALGLISH
The Liverpool manager reacted angrily to reports he is going to leave Liverpool in the summer because he's been absolutely terrible at his job. Liverpool won the Carling Cup, which is like if a manager at your work gives you a mars bar because you turned up for work on time, and finished 8th in the league, below arch rivals Everton. ERMEGERD!!
"I expect the owners to have more dignity and integrity than to believe a story in a newspaper."
That's what he said when questioned about the rumour of Roberto Martinez being lined up as a replacement. Dalglish spent £35million on Andy Carroll. He should be tied to a rocket and fired to the moon for that kind of decision making. For spending £18million on Stewart Downing he should just be put down and for his atrocious handling of the 'racism-gate' stuff he should be brought back to life and forced to watch the same episode of Changing Rooms 8000 times or until we hear him screaming, which should take about 1 time. I fucking hate that show
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Woman Around Town: Katherine Alexis Thomas – Jubilee at Arena Stage
Posted on May 2, 2019 by Woman Around Town in Woman Around Town
The world-renowned Fisk Jubilee Singers, first organized in 1871 to tour and raise funds for college, shattered racial barriers in the U.S. and abroad, entertaining kings and queens. For centuries, the bold a cappella African American ensemble born on the campus of Fisk University has blended their rich voices together sharing a heritage of suffering, strength and endurance. Now, these well-known uplifting spirituals and hymns including "Wade in the Water," "Ain't That Good News," "Swing Low, Sweet Chariot" and "Nobody Knows the Trouble I've Seen," can be seen in Arena Stage's Kreeger Theater in this a cappella performance. To purchase tickets for the show, go to Arena's website.
Katherine Thomas takes on the role of alto Minnie Tate, who was one of the youngest members of the Fisk Jubilee Singers. This will be Katherine's Arena Stage debut, but she has been most recently seen in Ragtime and The All Night Strut! She answers our My Career Choice questions.
Can you point to one event that triggered your interest in your career?
Watching my eldest sister sing "Your Daddy's Son" in a local musical revue, when I was 6, and singing along to OBC Recordings with both of my sisters throughout my childhood.
What about this career choice did you find most appealing?
Ever since I started singing musical theatre music, as a kid, I've been so attracted to the way I could convey emotions through singing songs of this genre. The way the music supports or drives the lyrics in a good musical theatre song, can have huge effects on a listener. I love experiencing those effects and I love creating them. I love telling stories, and especially through song. It has always felt natural.
What steps did you take to begin your education or training?
At seven years old, I started doing the local summer musical, in my hometown, Kenosha, WI, with my two sisters. I continued to do so, every summer, up to high school. I started voice lessons in 8th grade. My high school had (still has) a very strong theatre program, led by Holly Stanfield. She really had the biggest impact on me and my decision to do this as a career. She was a central player in my preparation for this profession. I was super blessed to get into my dream musical theatre program at the University of Michigan, and graduated in 2012.
Along the way, were people encouraging or discouraging?
The amount of people who were encouraging greatly outnumbers those who were discouraging. I've always had very supportive, friends, family, and mentors.
Katherine Alexis Thomas
Did you ever doubt your decision and attempt a career change?
In 2013, I did doubt my decision, and I stopped auditioning and performing for a few years. I moved from New York City to Chicago, to be near family. I let my Equity card get revoked. My self esteem was at a plateau and I didn't believe I had what it takes to do theatre. I didn't really make a career change, but I worked day jobs, and occasionally sang backup for my sister's band for about three years.
When did your career reach a tipping point?
In 2016, I heard Brenda Didier – a Chicago based director/choreographer, who I'd worked with in high school – was doing Dreamgirls at a Chicago theatre I grew up seeing my eldest sister perform in. With knowing Brenda, and being familiar with the theatre, and the show, it just felt like the time to jump back in. After the longest break from performing I've ever had, I was nervous to audition, but it felt like if I was cast in that production, I'd be in a supportive environment. I was cast as Lorrell and really fell in love with her character. It felt like I was finally my full self again once I was performing.
Can you describe a challenge you had to overcome?
Growing up, and even into college, I really struggled with body image shame and insecurity. I was overweight as a child, and was frequently reminded of it. Being biracial also became more confusing when applied to the world of theatre. For years, as an adult, I ruled myself out for certain roles because, based on previous casting, I'd been conditioned to think I'm not skinny, light, or dark enough to play them. I love to sing golden age soprano ingenue songs, but never believed I'd be cast in those parts. I must say, this is still a work in progress. I see a small amount of African American and biracial women being cast as leads in golden age musicals, but not enough, in my opinion. I needed to shift my mindset from "waiting to see women (other than Audra McDonald , who is an icon) who look like me represent in these types of roles" to "I am going to be a representation for women who look like me, and play these types of roles."
What single skill has proven to be most useful?
If I had the skill to play an instrument, I'd say that would be one of the most useful, but unfortunately I play air guitar only. I have to say that being patient and trusting are super important, useful skills. As actors, I believe a lot of us think so much about the future because we know most productions, or shows aren't permanent. I know, for me, it often occurs while I'm already in the process of performing one project – if I don't have something lined up, I'm thinking, "oh shoot, what will I do when this ends? Will I have to go back to my day job? When will I book something that's open ended or long engagement?" I constantly need to remind myself to trust that I am where I'm meant to be, doing what I'm meant to do (even when I'm working my day job), and my path is unique to me. I have my goals, and I must be patient while I work toward them, and truly lean into the experiences that strengthen me as an artist and human along the way.
What accomplishment are you most proud of?
I'm most proud of the fact that I can say I am doing what I dreamed of doing as a child.
Any advice for others entering your profession?
My greatest piece of advice for those entering this profession is to get to know yourself deeply, outside of this profession. Get to like who you are when you're not on the stage or in the audition room. Take time to get to know people from all walks of life. At some point, most of us spend a lot of time not booking gigs. It can take a toll on your psyche and really create doubt if you don't truly believe in your own potential and/or multifaceted capabilities. If you know, in your core, that you are an artist, and you don't have to question it, then anyone you meet, and everything else you do or experience outside of this art form, can have a positive influence on your artistry. As Stanislavski put it, "Love art in yourself, and not yourself in art."
Top: (L to R) Lisa Arrindell (Ella Sheppard), Jaysen Wright (Edmund Watkins), Katherine Alexis Thomas (Minnie Tate), Zonya Love (Georgia Gordon), Greg Watkins (Benjamin Holmes) and Shaleah Adkisson (Mabel Lewis) in Jubilee running April 26 through June 2, 2019 at Arena Stage at the Mead Center for American Theater. Photo by Margot Schulman.


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How turning the story engages the audience
The Matrix is a masterclass on turning the narrative to achieve intrigue, surprise and engagement.
Turning points in stories are events that twist the narrative in unexpected ways.
There are two types—major turning points that occur towards the end of the first and second acts, and a medley of minor ones that twist dramatic beats to create a zig-zagging effect within an act.
Here is a list of the sort of twists and turns that can occur in the narrative. Determining what sort they are depends on how strongly they turn the plot:
1. An unexpected problem arises which causes the hero to approach his goal from a different direction.
2. An important resource is lost.
3. A sidekick or friend swaps sides.
4. A lie is revealed.
5. A past mistake resurfaces to complicate matters.
6. The trust in a friend is lost.
7. An alternative plan emerges to rival the existing one.
8. The hero loses faith in his ability to achieve the goal.
"Turning the story through the use of surprise keeps the tale unpredictable and the audience engaged."
Again, the beat type is determined by where it occurs in the narrative and how strong it is—how severely it causes a change in the original plan (such as an unexpected problem derailing the hero's path to the goal). Story-altering beats are known as turning points.
In The Matrix, for example, Neo's realisation that his life has been nothing more than a simulation, is a major turning point that spins the story into the second act.
A twist such as the hero losing faith in his ability to achieve his goal, however, represents a temporary pause in his journey. It does not reach the level of a turning point, but is a good candidate for a mid-point, where, typically, the hero questions his strength and ability to pursue the goal.
Other twists, such as a lie being revealed, or a sidekick changing sides, represent an ajustement to the path, but do not necessarily constitute a derailment.
Exercise: In a story you have written—is the event at the end of the first or second act strong enough to cause the next act? Do the smaller dramatic beats within your acts contain elements of surprise?
Turning the flow of your narrative helps to keep your readers and audiences engaged in your story.
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Supporting Characters – Essentials
Great supporting characters from the Harry Potter saga.
Supporting characters are ones who act to highlight your protagonist's needs and shortcomings.
In her chapter, CRAFTING EFFECTIVE SUPPORTING CHARACTERS (Creating Characters: The Complete Guide to Populating your Fiction), Hallie Ephron provides several examples of such characters. She points out that Dr. Watson's function as Sherlock Holmes' sidekick is to be a sounding board for the brilliant sleuth's ruminations.
She goes on:
"Virtually every mystery protagonist has one [supporting character]. Rex Stout's obese, lazy, brilliant Nero Wolfe has Archie Goodwin—a slim, wisecracking ladies' man. Carol O'Connell's icy, statuesque, blonde Detective Kathy Mallory has garrulous, overweight, aging, alcoholic Detective Riker. Robert B. Parker's literate, poetry-quoting Spenser has black, street-smart, tough-talking Hawk."
"Supporting characters should come across as 'real people' while simultaneously performing a specific set of narrative functions."
In designing your cast of supporting characters, then, remember to utilise the principle: Opposites attract. To that end, weigh up your protagonist's traits against those of your supporting characters and offer a contrast between them: Holmes is brilliant and unconventional; Dr Watson is slow and a stickler for decorum. Inspector LeStrade's dislike of Holme's whimsical flair provides an incessant critique of Sherlock's investigative technique.
You get the idea.
The point is that a level of conflict between your supporting characters and your protagonist, whether these characters are friends or foes, is a requirement if the story is to engage us.
Of course, it is not all strife and conflict with supporting characters. They can often provide comic relief. Shakespeare's unforgettable Falstaff comes to mind. Still, even here, the main function of such a character is to act as a foil to the protagonist.
Getting the names straight
A last word on naming your supporting cast. Ephron admonishes us to assign names to characters that help us differentiate between them. She states:
"It's not easy for readers to keep all your characters straight, so help them out. Don't give a character two first names like William Thomas, Stanley Raymond, or Susan Frances. Vary the number of syllables in character names—it's harder to confuse a Jane with a Stephanie than it is to confuse a Bob with a Hank. Pick names that don't sound alike or start with the same letter. If your protagonist's sister is Leanna, don't name her best friend Lillian or Dana."
There you have it . A snapshot of supporting character functions to get you started.
Exercise: Go through any story you've written but not published. How many of your supporting characters act as a foil to your protagonist? Do they provide a humorous or critical commentary on your protagonist and his views? If not, strike these characters from your story, or combine them into one more pithy character.
The supporting characters' function is to throw your protagonist into bold relief through praise or criticism, while simultaneously coming across as 'real people'.
This entry was posted in On Character and tagged author, IndieAuthor, screenwriting, writers, writing, writingcommunity, writingprompt on January 17, 2021 by Stavros Halvatzis.
How does the character arc serve the story?
Major Cage's character arc tracks the stakes in Edge of Tomorrow.
So, you want to write a great story? Then at the very least you should relate the hero's character arc to his struggle to achieve his goal.
Causally linking the hero's inner growth to the quality of his actions will help ensure the authenticity of the story. Importantly, your hero should never act beyond the limits of his current moral, spiritual and physical skills. The quality of his performance at the level of action has to reflect his current ability to achieve it. As the hero grows so does the efficacy of his actions.
But if the hero keeps improving through each hostile encounter, why does he not attain the goal earlier in the story?
"The hero's character arc, his growth towards moral, spiritual and physical power remains insufficient to overcome the worsening challenges he encounters—until his final confrontation with the antagonist."
That's because the hero's growth is outpaced by the increase in difficulty of each new challenge. The knowledge that the hero brings to each new confrontation is less than the knowledge required to gain the goal—until the final conflict, where the necessary lessons have been fully learnt. It is only then that the hero is able to integrate the separate areas of growth needed to defeat the antagonist.
in Edge of Tomorrow, Major William Cage has to die countless of times before he acquires the necessary skill to defeat the Mimics that have decimated the earth. It is only when he is stripped bare of his ignorance, and his ability to resurrect himself, that he finally stands a chance at a permanent victory against the invading aliens.
In the best selling novel, Scarab, the protagonist, Jack Wheeler, fails to outwit the villain and protect the woman he loves until he realises that he must sacrifice what he wants, to win Emma's love, if he is to gain what he needs—to save her life. It is a realisation that takes him most of the story to achieve.
The hero's character arc, his growth towards spiritual, moral and practical strength, lags behind the evolving challenges of the plot, until the end of the story.
This entry was posted in On Character, Story Design and tagged IndieAuthor, screenwriters, writer, writers, writersblock, writingcommunity on August 16, 2020 by Stavros Halvatzis.
How to Write Memorable Dialogue
John Steinbeck, a master of memorable dialogue.
Memorable dialogue makes for a memorable story. It is both an art and a craft, and as such, warrants lifelong study.
Few would doubt that the ability to write great dialogue is necessary for crafting a successful screenplay, but should a novelist regard this skill as equally important?
Undoubtably, yes.
Although novels no longer lead the story market as they did a century or two ago, they do survive as an alternative vehicle for experiencing narrative.
Of course, competition from films and computer games has impacted how current novels are written, giving rise to a requirement for stories with a faster pace, higher stakes, and yes, impactful and gripping dialogue. Memorable dialogue offers the writer the opportunity to compete.
"Memorable dialogue draws us into the hearts and minds of the characters who express it, and it does so with immediacy and impact."
The topic has inspired the writing of countless of books and courses, but here is a short list on what great dialogue should accomplish:
Dialogue should provide information necessary for the understanding of the story.
Dialogue should evoke story questions.
Dialogue should reveal emotion.
Dialogue should advance the plot.
Dialogue should characterise both the speaker and the person to whom it is spoken.
Here is an example from John Steinbeck's, Of Mice and Men:
'I forgot,' Lennie said softly. 'I tried not to forget. Honest to God I did, George.'
'O.K.—O.K. I'll tell ya again. I ain't got nothing to do. Might jus' as well spen' all my time tell'n you things and then you forget 'em, and I tell you again.'
'Tried and tried,' said Lennie, 'but it didn't do no good. I remember about the rabbits, George.'
'The hell with the rabbits. That's all you ever can remember is them rabbits. O.K.! Now you listen and this time you got to remember so we don't get in no trouble. You remember settin' in that gutter on Howard street and watchin' that blackboard?'
Lennies's face broke into a delighted smile. 'Why sure, George, I remember that…but…what'd we do then? I remember some girls come by and you says…you say…'
'The hell with what I says. You remember about us goin' into Murray and Ready's, and they give us work cards and bus tickets?'
'Oh, sure, George, I remember that now.' His hands went quickly into his side coat pockets. He said gently, 'George…I ain't got mine. I musta lost it.' He looked down at the ground in despair.
'You never had none, you crazy bastard. I got both of 'em here. Think I'd let you carry your own work card?'
This dialogue, filled with pathos and authenticity, jumps right off the page, offering us an alternative experience to the current obsession with superheroes. It captures the tone and colour of speech, evokes backstory, and offers us a heart-felt glimpse into who these characters truly are.
You won't get that kind of authenticity from the men and women who swoosh around the skies in capes and tights, now will you?
How many of the five elements of memorable dialogue mentioned in the list above can you find in this extract? Write in and let me know!
Memorable dialogue performs several functions simultaneously, driving the plot forward while simultaneously revealing the depths of the characters who express it.
This entry was posted in Designing Dialogue, On Character, Story Design and tagged IndieAuthor, novel, screenplay, screenwriting, writers, writersblock, writetip on August 2, 2020 by Stavros Halvatzis.
Powerful Emotions – add them to your stories
Powerful emotions in Dead Poet's Society.
Stories that do not engender powerful emotions are unlikely to be popular. Make us cry or make us laugh, but don't make us yawn. This sentence should be tattooed on the forehead of every fledgling writer.
William M. Akers agrees with me: "Give the reader an emotional experience or you're wasting your time," he writes in his book, Your Screenplay Sucks.
But how does one master the use of powerful emotions in writing? For a start we should look for appropriate places to create emotionally charged moments as often as possible.
"Story characters who solicit powerful emotions in readers or audiences directly contribute to the success of any tale."
In Breaking Bad, Walter White supplements his meagre teacher's income by working at a carwash. The idea that someone whose work once helped a team of scientists win the Nobel Prize now has to teach chemistry classes to unappreciative high-school students captures our sympathy. But the writer of the TV series takes it a step further: A couple of students spot Walter at the carwash squatting on his haunches, polishing tires. We experience Walter's humiliation directly and this causes us to empathise with him more acutely than before.
All emotions are worthy of being foregrounded providing they serve the character and story—compassion, sadness, fear, lust, joy. In Rear Window Grace Kelly arrives at Jimmy Steward's house with an overnight suitcase. She opens it and we see she has packed a nighty. We swallow with anticipation, knowing she intends to sleep with him.
One of the most moving moments in all of cinema occurs in Dead Poet's Society. Fired for encouraging students to think for themselves, John Keating is preparing to permanently vacate his beloved classroom under the critical gaze of the man who fired him. Suddenly, one after another, the students ignore possible expulsion and defiantly stand on their desks in support of him, calling out: "Oh, Captain, my Captain." This is not only a victory for Keating and his teachings, but a hugely successful emotional moment, too.
Although we tend to remember many finely crafted scenes that reveal essential plot information, scenes that are supercharged with emotion we remember forever.
Supercharge your scenes with powerful emotions, and do it often. Your stories will be all the more memorable for it.
This entry was posted in On Character, Story Design and tagged IndieAuthor, Novelists, screenwriters, writers, writerslife, writetip, Writing mentor on July 19, 2020 by Stavros Halvatzis.
Genres—what are they?
Mixed genres, mixed messaging?
Genres are categories containing stories that share common characteristics. The categories themselves are not inflexible. They absorb novel features from other genres and adapt to suit.
For writers, genres are recipes for concocting tales based on past exemplars. The Western, for example, showcases a number of recurring elements, such as saloons, side-arms, and horses.
For audiences a genre is an indication of a certain sort of story.
"Location, time-period, clothing, props, and language are some important markers that constitute points of difference between genres."
Yet, a genre is neither set in stone nor used exclusively in telling a story. In the Science Fiction/Western, Cowboys and Aliens, two 'hard' genres are juxtaposed unexpectedly, which, in this instance, might explain the film's failure at the box-office.
Certain genres, however, combine seamlessly. Action/Comedy films such as Bad Boys, or Crime/Comedy/Love Story ones such as Crazy Rich Asians use genres so effortlessly that they almost manage to merge them into one.
Some films are even more prolific in their use of genre-mixing. The Rocky Horror Picture Show, a Musical/Comedy/Horror/Science Fiction/Love Story, has achieved cult status, perhaps because it parodies categories of all sorts.
The evolution of genre, much like genetic evolution, involves successful stories passing on their genes to their offspring. Because there is a requirement for novelty and originality, however, the code never stays exactly the same for too long. Mutation creeps in, which, if successful, get passed onto the next iteration.
We see this evolution in the Western, for example, where the protagonist goes from being a tough and decisive man in El Dorado, to an ambivalent and racist one in The Searchers, and finally, to a full blown anti-hero in Unforgiven – a killer of women and children.
The purpose of genre, then, is to guide one's expectations by referencing existing stories. Genre helps audiences choose which stories to consume by promising more of the same, as much as it helps writers reference and update old tropes.
Genres are story categories that share similar characteristics. Genres not only assist audiences in selecting which stories to consume, they also provide the writer with a blueprint to emulate and adapt.
This entry was posted in Story Design and tagged amwriting, IndieAuthor, novelist, screenwriting, writer, writersblock, writetip on July 12, 2020 by Stavros Halvatzis.
Twin Premises – Planning Your Story
Macbeth, like all great narratives, flows from
twin premises.
Most stories can be summed up through their twin premises. The one encapsulates characters and events, the other the moral message and its affects. But how does this work and why should a writer care?
For pantsers about to commence the writing of their story, the answer is that they might not care. Pantsers write from the seat of their pants, allowing inspiration to dictate their narratives.
Plotters, on the other hand, need to work out the story before hand, often meticulously planning every scene before beginning the actual writing of their screenplays or novels.
There are some, however, for whom the approach lies somewhere in between. Inspiration can indeed swoop in at any moment and take over the writing process, but in its absence, they need the security of a map. They've set sail too many times only to wash up on the rocks without one.
"The twin premises provide the blueprint for writing a story. The one premise indicates what sort of events need to occur and to whom. The other shapes the direction of these events into an outcome that reveals a moral lesson."
An effective compromise, therefore, is to spend time thinking about the events and characters that would go into the story, while simultaneously trying to nail down the point of it all. Which brings us back to the first paragraph:
The Story Premise is a brief outline of the story that encapsulates the events generated by the central conflict, and the desire through-line of the protagonist. The story premise of Macbeth might be: An ambitious Scottish general embraces the prophesy of three old crones and the urging of his wife to murder King Duncan and usurp his throne only to succumb to guilt, paranoia and death.
This gives some indication of the major characters and narrative events that comprise the tale.
The Moral Premise, by contrast, is the theme of the story. It gives direction to the dramatic scenes that comprise the plot. In Macbeth this might be: Ruthless ambition leads to death and destruction while accepting one's place in the Great Chain of Being sustains societal order and life. Not a popular theme by today's standards, but a central moral premise in the Elizabethan era, nonetheless.
The aim of the twin premises, then, is to create enough scaffolding to support the writing of a story. Both premises must be present for the story to work. Whether the yarn will turn out to be quite the Shakespearean masterpiece is, of course, another matter all together.
Most stories can be summed up through their twin premises. The one encapsulates characters and events, the other the moral message.
This entry was posted in On Character, Story Design and tagged amwriting, Ian1, IndieAuthor, novelist, screnwriter, writeip, writer on July 5, 2020 by Stavros Halvatzis.
Superfluous Words – strike them from a sentence
Omit superfluous words—one of William Strunk's best remembered admonitions.
In his book, Elements of Style, William Strunk Jr. admonishes us to strike superfluous words from our writing. Our narratives will be more polished and energetic for it.
Here are some examples from his book:
The question as to whether / whether
There is no doubt but that / doubtless
In a hasty manner / hastily
He is a man who / who
His brother, who is a member of the same firm / His brother, a member of the same firm
"Superfluous words weigh down sentences, lessening their import and impact."
I often castigate students for writing paragraph-long sentences that confuse the reader. I suggest that the remedy is to break up long sentences into shorter ones that build through logical progression and culminate in a telling conclusion. Sometimes, however, the reverse is true. A single, well-styled sentence can deliver more. Here's another example from William Strunk:
"Macbeth was very ambitious. This led him to wish to become king of Scotland. The witches told him that this wish of his would come true. The king of Scotland at this time was Duncan. Encouraged by his wife, Macbeth murdered Duncan. He was thus enabled to succeed Duncan as king."
(Is reduced to:
"Encouraged by his wife, Macbeth achieved his ambition and realized the prediction of the witches by murdering Duncan and becoming king of Scotland."
Brevity is even more important in screenplays, where a lean, tight style adds to a sense of pace—a requirement in many film genres.
Consider replacing wordy, action-block descriptions with punchier ones:
Blake's hand flashes like lightning to the table, grabbing the gun from it and pointing it at Jake in one breathtaking movement. / Blake snatches the gun from the table and points it at Jack.
Matthew slows his pace down to jogging speed. / Matthew slows to a jog.
Bethany rushes up to the wall containing the largest window in the room and climbs on the sill. / Bethany rushes up to the largest window and climbs on the sill.
"Brevity leads to precision. Precision leads to a heightened reading experience."
Do not repeat redundant information in a scene's action block:
Burlap, now fully transformed into a werewolf, stomps into the room, thick muscles hiding under dark fur, fangs bared, great thighs ready to spring. / We already know what a werewolf looks like. Rather write: Bulap, now a warewolf, stomps into the room, ready to spring.
Although this cut-to the-bone brevity is less of a requirement in a novel than in a screenplay, all stories benefit through brevity and precision.
Strike superfluous words from your sentences to make your stories leaner and punchier.
This entry was posted in Story Design and tagged Ian1, IndieAuthor, novel, screenplay, screenwriter, write tip, writer, writersblog on June 21, 2020 by Stavros Halvatzis.
How to inject excitement into Literature
The Odyssey contains many lessons for new literature.
I've been having some irksome thoughts about literature for some time now. I resisted sharing my thoughts, because, well, they can't possibly be true, can they? And if they are, isn't it more a reflection of my ignorance than the novels and novelists they concern?
You decide, remembering that the opinions expressed below, are, of course, entirely my own.
The irksome thought is this: Why do so many great novels, some from the pens of literary giants, bore the pants off me? Why, in some works of literature, does it take two hundred pages for the protagonist to discover her goal? Why has the mythic succumbed to the mundane under the guise of being hidden treasure?
Yes, many modern, prize-winning stories are immaculately crafted around intricate themes, characters, and imagery. Yes, they examine the human condition. Yes, they peel away the layers of illusion that surrounds us and shed light on the little things that make life what it is. Yes, they are about real people facing real problems—the opposite to Hollywood's over-the-top spectacles, unrealistic settings, and extra-terrestrial endeavours.
But, my gosh, why must they be so darned boring? (Alas, all too often to me, anyway).
Why must the goal of the story be so buried beneath details of someone's bowel movements, explored at the most crude and mundane scale, chocked with backstory and philosophy, that the outer journey seems obscured, or is, at least, trivialised?
What's wrong with creating an exciting, visible outer journey that is driven by relentless pace, surprises, and colorful events? After all, one of the greatest storytellers of all time, Homer, swore by it it. The Iliad and the Odyssey are about Heroes undertaking grand and challenging tasks—stories about larger-than-life struggles. Little room for boredom here.
"Literature should excite its readers not lull them to sleep."
But times have changed, you say. We don't believe in Heroes anymore. We don't believe in monsters. Besides, you're talking about the adventure/science fiction/fantasy genres, you say. Literature has to root itself in reality if it is to be taken seriously. It is the little things, the everyday events examined through the lens of genius that ought to comprise modern, prize-winning literature, you stress, with a wag of your finger.
Well, that's because we probably disagree on the function of story. Stories that have me reaching for two aspirins after reading just don't cut it with me, anymore. I do want to grow, to observe, to be educated, but I also want to be entertained.
Am I suggesting that 'serious' literary novelists dispense with their aching character studies, searing observations into the human psyche, or their insightful, if obscure, philosophical rumination? Not at all. But I am suggesting that they give their stories some pace, make them interesting and, God forbid, grant them exciting external goals.
After all, if this was good enough for Homer, it ought to be good enough for us all!
End of rant.
There is no reason that literature can't be driven by pace, a tangible goal, and exciting, adventurous characters who intrigue as much as they entertain.
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This entry was posted in Story Preparation and tagged AmEditing, amwriting, author, Ian1, IndieAuthor, MyWANA, novel, story, writersblock, writetip on July 14, 2014 by Stavros Halvatzis.


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Transition committee kicks off consolidation for Windsor, West Hants
Colin Chisholm (colin.chisholm@hantsjournal.ca)
Published: Dec 14, 2018 at 5:20 p.m.
Members of the Windsor-West Hants Transition Committee, include, from left: West Hants deputy warden Paul Morton, Windsor Mayor Anna Allen, transition co-ordinator Kevin Latimer, West Hants Warden Abraham Zebian and Windsor deputy mayor Laurie Murley. - Colin Chisholm
WENTWORTH CREEK, N.S. - The newly established transition committee, made up of members of Windsor and West Hants councils, as well as a transition co-ordinator, held its inaugural meeting inside West Hants council chambers Dec. 13.
Windsor Mayor Anna Allen and deputy mayor Laurie Murley joined West Hants Warden Abraham Zebian and deputy warden Paul Morton in representing the two municipal units and Kevin Latimer, appointed by the councils and approved by the province, will chair the committee as transition co-ordinator.
They have a lot to consider in the weeks and months ahead, as the town and municipality work toward merging in 2020 via special legislation passed by the province.
Several members of the public as well as councillors from both units were in the gallery to watch the proceedings.
Latimer said he's been interested in, and working in, the municipal government field for approximately 25 years, primarily in the legal sector.
"I enjoy that area of work and I've recognized the need to reform and have spoken and written about it for some time," Latimer said. "When this opportunity became available to play a part in this project, I thought it was a great opportunity to help out."
Latimer is also a managing partner at Cox and Palmer, a law firm in Halifax, where he also resides.
He said the Windsor-West Hants amalgamation debate first came to his attention when the application was submitted to the Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board.
"To work effectively, you have to be organized and think ahead, thinking about where you want to go and figure out where the trouble spots are," he said. "What's important here is the recognition on the part of the province and the two municipalities on having a good work plan that will allow us to identify the things that need to be done."
Much of the initial meeting was focused on setting the framework for how the process will flow — scheduling, calendars and goals were top of mind for the committee as things ramp up.
Committee members also agreed that transparency and openness would be the goal of the process, and legal or personnel issues the committee will discuss will likely require in-camera, private discussion.
He said he's already received a lot of support from West Hants and Windsor staff as well as the provincial Department of Municipal Affairs, which, he says, views this project as a priority.
Latimer said he's aware that there are concerns and frustrations from residents regarding this process, but the committee will remain committed to obtaining feedback from the public.
"I understand those concerns. Any time you go to do something new, there are going to be those who are enthusiastic, those who are on the fence, and those who are opposed," he said.
"I think that knowing those voices are there is important, and I think it's important that these voices are heard," he said.
"Having said that, the province has passed the legislation, the outcomes and the result of the project are clear. As a committee we have a job to do."
The transition committee approved an RFP as well, granting Stantec $37,000 to conduct a boundary review study, which will be submitted to the Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board.
Those funds will come from the transition funding from the province, with work beginning in January and ending by April of 2019.
That study will include at least eight public meetings, where residents will be able to have input on what they'd like to see the boundaries look like.
"The more public participating there is in the process, the better a position this committee will be in," he said. "We'll come up with a product at the end of the day that will meet the interests of the citizens."
Future meetings will likely deal with other RFPs that the committee regards as top priorities, including a communications plan, an inventory of the two units' assets and human resources analysis.
Those RFPs are already in the draft stage, according to chief administrative officers (CAOs) for both units.
"I know we have a lot of work to do, but I'm excited to be a part of this," he added.
The committee agreed to meet on a fairly regular basis, possibly twice a month. Schedules will be coordinated by the two CAOs.
The next transition committee meeting is slated for Jan. 10.
The transition committee also approved the municipality's purchase of several parcels of land from the province, however, Zebian remained mum about the reasoning behind the land purchase.
Zebian said, due to Bill 55, the transition committee had to approve the purchase as it deals with the operational reserves.
However, the PIDs in questions appear to be adjacent to the existing landfill site.
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Because the Amish don't have electricity, their raw milk cannot be properly chilled on the farm. For that reason it can't be sold for drinking purposes, but since the cheesemaking process destroys harmful bacteria, it can be used to make cheese. Which explains why there are so many cheesemaking facilities in Ohio's Amish area. One of our favorite cheesemakers, Pearl Valley Cheese, is a little off-the-beaten path. However their Vintage White Cheddar makes it well worth going the extra distance, and three of their products won blue ribbons at the Ohio State Fair in 2009. We make sure we always have some of their cheddar on hand at the inn, both for nibbling and cooking, particularly during one of our wine and cheese weekends. This recipe for Cheddar Dill Scones combines two of my favorite flavors. The scones themselves are best served warm from the oven. They make a great accompaniment to soups or salads, or a nice change from sweeter breakfast pastries when the main course is also going to be sweet.
Preheat oven to 375 degrees. In a food processor or with a pastry blender, combine flour, baking powder, salt, parsley, dill and butter. Process until mixture resembles oatmeal. Pour into a large bowl and mix in cheddar cheese. Beat eggs with half-and-half. Make a well in the dry ingredients and pour in egg mixture. Using a fork, stir together until just combined. Turn out onto a lightly floured board and knead about 8 times. Divide dough into two pieces. Pat each piece into a circle, about 3/4 inch thick. Cut into eight wedges. Place on a lightly greased or parchment lined cookie sheet and bake at 375 degrees until top is golden. (about 15 minutes). Scones will be even better if you can chill them for 15 – 30 minutes before baking.


Michiel Eikenaar—vocalist of Dutch black metal bands Nihill and Dodecahedron—has died, label Seasons of Mist announced today and Eikenaar's bandmate Vincent Koreman confirms to Pitchfork. The cause of death was cancer, Koreman tells Pitchfork. He was 42. "Death comes for all of us," Koreman wrote in a statement. "It comes for the strongest, the brightest and the most loved, and Michiel was all of those things and much more." Read the full post below.
Nihill's debut album, Krach, arrived in 2007. They were known for their relentless intensity and nightmarish atmosphere. Since forming in the early 2010s, Dodecahedron have released three records, distinguished by a more progressive and avant-garde sound. Eikenaar, in addition to writing lyrics and singing, designed the artwork for several of his band's records.
According to Koreman's statement, Nihill had been at work on their fifth album, Seven Trumpets of Doom, at the time of Eikenaar's death. They will cease to continue as a group. He is survived by his wife and two children.


BROOKINGS - 2012-2013 South Dakota FFA Reporter Kelli Garry traveled to Argentina as part of the National FFA Organization's International Leadership Seminar for State Officers (ILSSO) on Jan. 4-12.
ILSSO presents State FFA officers with an opportunity to travel to another country, experience the culture, tour some of the country's landmarks, and largely, to discover the agriculture industries of that country.
While in Argentina, Garry visited crop and livestock farms, an agricultural machinery operation, a grain elevator, a dairy farm, a soybean processing facility, a grain marketing organization, a cattle market, and Iguazœ Falls. Garry spent time in Buenos Aires, Argentina's capital city, and Rosario, its second largest city. She also experienced a cruise of the Parana River and visited Bosch Palace, residence of the U.S. Ambassador to Argentina.
Garry is currently a freshman at South Dakota State University majoring in agricultural education, communication and leadership. Her parents are Steve and Patty Garry of Lake Preston, S.D.


JAWS Student Waterpolo Amsterdam is looking for shrewd players!
For already more than 15 years, JAWS Amsterdam is an understanding among waterpolo-playing students in the Netherlands. Because what's more fun than spending your student time with people who do such a cool sport like you? Right!
Whether you only have a swimming certificate or already are experienced in a higher league does not matter; we offer accessible water polo for all levels. Because JAWS is represented in two leagues, KZNB for the sports enthusiasts and NCS for beginners, there is something for every taste. It's also a fact that you will be received with open fins in one of our four teams (1x ladies, 3x gents).
Are you convinced yet? No? Then maybe this is the most important: JAWS is a club not only passionate in the swimming pool, but also beyond. Activities such as the hitchhiking competition, the New Year's gala, the sailing weekend, the Batavierenrace, shark movie nights, the Amsterdam pub crawl, several summer tournaments and of course the international JAWS tournament are standard each season- you can make it as crazy as you want. And the best part is: after you register, you get at least a lot of new friends at once!
So do you want to start or keep playing waterpolo and also make the most out of your student time in Amsterdam? Now's your chance! For more information, look around the site or send a message to bestuur@jawswaterpolo.nl .
If you want to play water polo in Amsterdam, JAWS Student Water polo Amsterdam has got a lot to offer. We offer water polo in many different levels. Novice, advanced or experienced players will find themselves a nice challenge. Even if you have no experience at all. In that case we will learn you how to play.
Experience our training sessions, it's free!
Still in doubt? You shouldn't be so. Doubt causes stress. You'd better just visit us during one of our training sessions. It's free to join three (3) of them, then you will have to choose whether to become a member or not. We advise you to contact our board in advance and tell them your experience – it's more fun if you play the game at a level that matches yours!
You don't have to be a student to play at JAWS, but since we have a close relationship with the USC, which on its turn is closely related to the University of Amsterdam, JAWS is able to give a discount to students. For tariff information of a JAWS membership, refer to the information block on the right (or at the bottom of the page, if you use a small screen).
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It was 1977 when producer Ted Templeman walked into the Starwood, West Hollywood, where Van Halen were performing. They were struggling – nobody would sign them, they weren't clicking with any producers and they were so tight for money Eddie was using guitar wire to keep his car door shut. Things weren't looking good, until Templeman spotted them.
"You've got to see this guy", Templeman told Donn Landee over the phone, a recording engineer he knew well. He was watching Eddie, the guitarist who seemed to have the most mind-bending technique he'd ever seen.
Eddie spoke little English. Born in Amsterdam, he and his older brother Alex (drummer and co-founder of Van Halen) moved to California in 1962 where they went to school. Communicating was hard, and school was tough. By the time Templeman signed the group, Eddie was still getting to grips with basic English.
"Even when recording, I'd say 'Hi.' And he'd say 'Yeah.' He didn't quite know 'Hi' yet. But he could express himself once he started talking. So people gave him a rough time at school", Templeman told Rolling Stone earlier this week.
During the first six albums that Templeman produced, Eddie remained humble and shy. 'Eruption' was discovered as Eddie was warming up, thinking no one would take notice. He was innovative with his technique – he'd perform solos live in session with tapping thrown into the middle, some technical masterpieces that managed to remain melodic. He perfected precise harmonics, created a mix of feedback and distortion and rigged his own pedals and amps. Nobody was doing that – not even Clapton or Page.
On the day 'Eruption' was recorded, Templeman was heading out when he overheard Eddie fiddling around:
"It sounded like something you could only play on an organ, like a Bach fugue. I couldn't believe it was coming from a guitar. I was like, 'What is that?' He was like, 'Oh, it's nothing. Just something I warm up with before a show.'"
Recording was easy – his sound was so brilliant it barely needed a little EQ to help the balance. And, what's more, the band were a great song-writing team – David Lee Roth worked on lyrics whilst Eddie was on changes.
"He had his foot pedals stuck together with Band-Aids and tape, and he had all these little tricks that he'd turn on and off", Templeman remembers. "He'd build all his own stuff. He had his own way of making his amp sound more powerful than other ones by delivering more AC to it than you should."
But, at 65, Eddie Van Halen died of cancer, announced by his son on Instagram. He stayed close friends with Templeman until the end, and many more have shared their tributes since including Joe Satriani, Brian May, Dave Mustaine and Billy Duffy. And, to many more, he will remain one of the greatest guitarists of all time.
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MainOpEdsThe Rabbi Avi Weiss Issue:Defending the Chief Rabbinate
The Rabbi Avi Weiss Issue:Defending the Chief Rabbinate
Rabbi Weiss may be qualified to attest to Jewish status, but one must also appreciate the justified apprehension of the Rabbinate regarding Open Orthodoxy's fidelity to Orthodox norms and positions relating to more complex issues of halakhic lineage.
Rabbi Avraham Gordimer, 07/01/14 22:00
Rabbi Avraham Gordimer
The writer is Chairman of the Rabbinic Circle of the Coalition for Jewish Values," a public policy institute reflecting traditional Jewish thought. He serves on the editorial board of Jewish Action magazine, is a staff writer for the Cross-Currents website, and is a frequent contributor to Israel National News and a host of other publications. He is a member of the Rabbinical Council of America and the New York Bar, and works as an account executive at a large Jewish organization based in Manhattan
The Chief Rabbinate is currently under attack by the supporters of Rabbi Avi Weiss of Riverdale, NY, as a result of the Chief Rabbinate's rejection of a letter from Rabbi Weiss attesting to the Jewish and single status of a couple from his community who sought to wed in Medinat Yisrael. The Rabbanut explained that concerns pertaining to positions of Rabbi Weiss that are inconsistent with normative Orthodox Judaism were the cause of its negative decision.
Along with caustic attacks on the Chief Rabbinate on the part of his rabbinical organization (International Rabbinic Fellowship [IRF]), his yeshiva (Yeshivat Chovevei Torah [YCT]), and Rabbi Weiss' students and other allies, entities that do not consider themselves Orthodox and really have no relationship to this issue or to Halacha, such as American Jewish Committee and the Anti-Defamation League, are now chiming in as well with their condemnation.
While I personally would not assume Rabbi Weiss to be invalid to provide attestation of Jewish status, I feel that the Chief Rabbinate is being unfairly and unacceptably maligned and disrespected. In fact, the recent disparagement of the Chief Rabbinate by those closest to Rabbi Weiss, reminiscent of Rabbi Weiss' own many disparaging statements about the Chief Rabbinate, deserves a strong response.
When evaluating the fitness of a person to offer testimony and to have his rabbinic credentials accepted, one must look to that person's Torah observance and his rabbinic conduct. While I cannot imagine anyone alleging that Rabbi Weiss is not scrupulous in his personal mitzvah observance, nor is it fathomable to state that Rabbi Weiss is not a dynamic rabbi who cares greatly about the Jewish People and who will do anything for his nation's defense and betterment, there is more that must be considered.
The Open Orthodox movement, headed by Rabbi Weiss, has become known for its ordination of women at Yeshivat Maharat, founded by Rabbi Weiss. Rabbi Weiss signs the ordination certificates of the women ordained at Yeshivat Maharat, and the certificates contain the traditional "Semicha" phraseology found in rabbinic ordination documents issued to males. Rabbi Weiss' congregation, Hebrew Institute of Riverdale, has a "Rabba" (female rabbi) on staff, and has feted a female chazzan for Kabbalat Shabbat services. Other Open Orthodox congregations, led by students of Rabbi Weiss, have hired female rabbinic staff ordained by Rabbi Weiss and enacted similar feminist rites, modifying services to reflect feminization to the greatest extent possible. These actions, which contravene the rulings of the greatest of halakhic authorities, have understandably brought the issue of fidelity to normative Orthodoxy into question.
Open Orthodox leadership, all trained by Rabbi Weiss, has been at the forefront of support of gay marriage. (See, for example, this, this, and this.) Open Orthodox leadership, including Rabbi Weiss, has pushed way beyond accepted Orthodox norms vis a vis interfaith relations - norms that were established by the late Rabbi Joseph B. Soloveitchik and have been more or less the well-accepted standard for Orthodox interfaith engagement. (See, for example, this, this, and this.)
Open Orthodox leadership has broadly tolerated and defended heretical views in its ranks, and until very recently, an Open Orthodox rabbi who denies that Moses received the Torah at Sinai, and who also denies the existence of prophecy and the historical existence of the Biblical Patriarchs, Matriarchs and the Exodus from Egypt, served as the coordinator for the IRF Vaad Ha-Giyur, the Open Orthodox conversion authority.
To top it off, Rabbi Avi Weiss recently called for the performance and potential acceptance of non-halachic conversions in the State of Israel and for the Israeli Chief Rabbinate to be stripped of its authority over conversions. (Readers can consult this article for more details about unOrthodox actions on the part of Open Orthodoxy. Readers are also urged to read this new article about Rabbi Soloveitchik and rabbinic consensus and dissent.)
It is obvious that the Rabbanut had good reason to question normative Orthodox rabbinic credentials in the case at hand. Had the Rabbanut failed to investigate and express concern about normative Orthodox conduct and views, it would have been negligent of its responsibility to God, the Torah and the nation.
It is very important to note that in the larger halakhic area of Jewish lineage, there is more than ample reason to question some Open Orthodox rabbis' bona fides. In several well-known cases that occurred in the New York/New Jersey area, YCT halachic leadership used creative halakhic arguments to permit Kohanim to marry converts. These cases were first brought before eminent Orthodox halakhic authorities affiliated with Yeshiva University, who stated that as Kohanim, the prospective grooms could not marry converts, as per Torah law; these rabbis later commented that the halakhic gymnastics applied by the YCT rabbis to permit these marriages violated halakhic precedent and were illegitimate. Nonetheless, the prospective grooms from Kohanic families became actual grooms to their convert wives in marriage ceremonies subsequently performed by YCT leadership.
Similarly, the Open Orthodox conversion authority is comprised of several quite controversial figures, including a rabbi who heads a non-Orthodox rabbinical school in Canada run by Conservative rabbis, a rabbi who maintains that conversion does not require a commitment to Torah observance, and rabbis who ordain women.
While one may quite justifiably feel that Rabbi Weiss is qualified to attest to Jewish status, one must also appreciate the justified apprehension of the Rabbanut regarding Open Orthodoxy's fidelity to Orthodox norms, and Open Orthodoxy's positions relating to more complex issues of halakhic lineage.
Open Orthodox leadership, rather than blame the Rabbanut for expressing its concern, should look inward and realize that its own unOrthodox actions have invited the scrutiny. When a movement's actions raise very serious questions about commitment to accepted Orthodox standards, such a movement should not be surprised that others are disturbed and unsettled. A movement whose actions have created great unease on the part of rabbis throughout the Orthodox spectrum, including spokesmen for major American Orthodox organizations and journals, should consider that its own actions are the source of everyone's concern and should not blame others for such feelings.
The majority masses of Orthodox Jews worldwide would not be comfortable with a Chief Rabbinate that did not investigate and experience anxiety with a movement that has challenged Orthodox norms for the past decade and has expanded the plane of its breaches of traditional Orthodox conduct. We are blessed to have a Chief Rabbinate that takes its responsibility with utmost seriousness and caution. Although there is always room to argue about specific decisions, those who do so are expected to come from a position of fidelity to Orthodox standards rather than from a position of reform and breech thereof.
Rabbi Gordimer is a member of the Executive Committee of the Rabbinical Council of America, as well as the New York Bar. The opinions in the above article are solely those of the author and do not reflect the opinions of any other individuals or entities.
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Нил Кристофер Сандерсон (, родился 17 декабря 1978) — барабанщик, бэк-вокалист, автор песен и один из основателей группы Three Days Grace.

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Нил Сандерсон родился 17 декабря 1978 года. Сандерсон научился играть на фортепиано, прежде чем пойти в школу. У Нила был жадный интерес к музыке, он работал с различными инструментами, пока учился в начальной школе. Он полюбил барабаны в 10 лет. В 4 года Нил начал заниматься на пианино. По его словам, его учительница была строгим педагогом. Также учился в электроинженерном колледже, имел успехи. И по сей день Нил отлично разбирается в технике.

В 1992 году Сандерсон встретился с Адамом Гонтье, когда учился в средней школе в Норвуде, Онтарио, оба они были в 9 классе. С басистом Брэдом Уолстом Нил практиковалcя играть на инструментах. С Филом Кроуи и Джоуи Грантом они создали группу «Groundswell». Сандерсон также был ударником группы Thousand Foot Krutch с 1996 по 1997 гг. Также, Тревор МакНивен, вокалист группы «Thousand Foot Krutch» — двоюродный брат Нила Сандерсона. Родной брат Нила, Дэрил, умер в одно время с их отцом, по неизвестным обстоятельствам, когда Нил был маленьким. Его мать, Кэрол, не показывала сыну своих чувств и скорби. По мотивам этих событий была написана песня «Fallen Angel» с альбома «Human»(2015).

В 1997 году была создана группа Three Days Grace. Нил женат с 12.12.2003 года, его жену зовут Джанин, 29 июня 2007 года родилась дочь Вайолет, 8 марта 2010 года родился сын Джет. Также у Нила есть благотворительный фонд под названием Херби, он помогает больным детям.

Успех
Под названием «Three Days Grace» группа отыграла концерты в Торонто и в итоге подписала контракт с американским лейблом Jive Records.

Первый одноимённый альбом группы Three Days Grace был выпущен в 2003 году. Три сингла с альбома, «I Hate Everything About You», «Just Like You» и «Home» стали хитами, каждый достиг первого места в US Rock Charts. Этот альбом был сертифицирован как «Platinum».

Группа выпустила второй альбом под названием One-X в 2006 году. Этот альбом достиг пятого места на Billboard Album Chart. Три сингла из этого альбома «Animal I Have Become», «Pain» и «Never Too Late» также достигли первого места в US Rock charts. Этот альбом также был сертифицирован «Platinum».

Также проявил себя как очень талантливый барабанщик.

Создал свою линию одежды для альтернативной публики.

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Peel and pit the Peaches; cut in half then slice into ¼" slices.
Place in a large mixing bowl; sprinkle with the Lemon Juice, then gently combine with the Sugar, Cornstarch, Cinnamon and Nutmg.
Roll out half the Pastry and line a 9" pie pan, allowing the dough to hang over the sides.
Fill the pastry with the Peaches, and then roll out the other half of the dough.
Fit over the top, trim and crimp the edges; slash the top crust to allow for steam venting.
Bake at 450 degrees for 15 minutes on bottom oven rack; lower oven to 375 degrees and move pie to middle of oven. Bake another 15 minutes.
Brush top crust with beaten egg; sprinkle with coarse sugar if desired, then bake for another 15 minutes or until the crust is golden brown.


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