It's summertime in Cashiers, NC which means guests are trying to find ways to beat the summer heat during these hot Southern days. From the endless water activities to the cool mountain breezes, High Hampton Resort leaves guests of all ages with fun ways to stay cool this summer. Whatever the activity, High Hampton will fill your summer days with happiness, memorable adventures and a refreshing escape from the sweltering summer sun. Check out some of our favorite ways to cool off this summer at High Hampton Resort and the surrounding mountain towns.
Embrace the cool mountain breezes! Enjoy temperatures that average ten to fifteen degrees cooler than in the surrounding areas. Take in the crisp mountain air as you hike through shaded forest trails brimming with natural beauty.
Make a splash and ride the rapids with whitewater rafting on the Tuckasegee River and Nantahla falls. Spend the day exploring Cashiers and the surrounding mountain towns! Get your adrenaline pumping with a whitewater rafting experiences for the whole crew. The Tuckasegee River and Nantahala Falls are a short hour drive from High Hampton and offer guests a great escape from the sun.
Experience the Blue Ridge Mountains from a bird's eye view! Fly through canopies by zipline at Sapphire Valley in Sapphire, NC. Sapphire Valley is a short 7-minute drive from High Hampton Resort and offers visitors thrilling experiences and a rush of fresh air. Guests can soar through the sky at 60 miles per hour, while traversing back and forth through the laurel filled valley on multiple trails leading to the bottom of Frozen Falls.
Spend the day at High Hampton's 35- acre, privately owned lake. Head out on the lake with the family for some kayaking, canoeing, paddle boarding and swimming. Families can also take advantage of High Hampton's vast swimming area, wading pool, docks, and swim platforms for other ways to keep cool this summer. The refreshing water and endless summer fun is guaranteed to get every member of the family's mind off the weather.
The several waterfalls that surround the resort offer one of the best ways to stay cool and enjoy scenic views. Enjoy an invigorating dip at the bottom of the falls! Guests can jump into a family friendly pool at Silver Run Falls located in Cashiers, NC or slide down the rock and into the pool at Cashiers Sliding Rock located 9-mintures from High Hampton in Highlands, NC. There options for fun are endless when vacationing at High Hampton.
Take a respite from the warm summer heat with a relaxing treatment at Hampton Health Club & Spa! The resort is running a couple of packages during the summer months that make it easy to get pampered during your stay. Grab your girlfriends and indulge in Dolce Delight body scrub at High Hampton's European style spa.
After a long day of adventure, toast to new memories and fantastic vistas with a cold brew at Rock Mountain Tavern. Sip on an ice-cold beverage as you watch the sunset. The resort's Rock Mountain Tavern in the best sport to unwind after a long day in the hot sun. Enjoy live music, an unbeatable backdrop and your loved ones' company with a tasty cocktail or a Shirley Temple for the little ones.
Celebrate the end of the school year, clear skies and warm weather by planning a trip to the mountains! It has never been a better time to grab the family, pack up the car and head to High Hampton Resort in Cashiers, NC for an exciting family getaway. Summer at High Hampton provides a truly unforgettable experience for every member of the family with unique offerings catered to guests of all ages. Whether it's going for a hike or golfing on the remarkable mountain golf course, there are numerous adventures for everyone in the family to enjoy. Check out our list of exciting things to do this summer at High Hampton Resort.
Kick off summer vacation with a scenic hike! High Hampton offers more than 15 miles of hiking trails surrounding the property. The spectacular views all throughout the resort will leave everyone speechless. If there is worry about the difficulty of the hike for the diverse ages in the family, there's trails for every skill level, from the easy 2-mile hike at Whiteside Mountain to the 11.9-mile hike at Yellow Mountain Trail. For a truly unforgettable experience, guests can participate in one of High Hampton's special llama hikes! Especially popular with the kids, our fleet of sure-footed llamas guide a hike to the base of Rock Mountain on Thursdays through Sundays providing endless smiles and adorable photo opportunities for the parents!
Cool off after the hike and beat the summer heat with your loved ones by spending the day at the private 35-acre Hampton Lake. Hampton Lake is the ideal spot to enjoy the cool mountain breezes and test out some of the resort's exciting water activities. The lake offers so many things for the whole family to enjoy. Get a nice summer tan by laying out on the lake's sandy beach while watching the kids float around the lake or jump off the multiple docks. Adding to the summer adventure, resort guests can check out kayaks, pedal boats and stand-up paddle boards.
Spend the day on the High Hampton's scenic mountain golf course. Get your daily dose of iron, hit a hole-in-one, and take in the picturesque mountain views. The course is perfect location for beginners looking to improve their swing or for seasoned players to simply enjoy a game with unsurpassed scenery. New for the 96th season, High Hampton's Skills Challenge area will allow guests to improve their chip, drive and putting skills with expert help from two-time PGA Georgia Champion and resident PGA Golf Pro Craig Hartle.
When the kids want to venture off on their own, send them over to one of High Hampton's fun kids or youth programs! The Kid's Club is perfect for kids ages 3-9 and allows them to participate in supervised activities 6 days a week. Abundant activities and special themed days make for fantastic memories for the kids while parents can indulge in a day of relaxation at the Hampton Spa! The resort also has a Teen Room for teenagers looking to make new friends or have some free-time away from their parents. Foosball, ping pong, air hockey, video games, and movies give the teens their own gathering space with plenty to do in a safe environment.
Check out all the fun summer events happening daily at High Hampton and the surrounding Jackson County. Explore the charming town of Cashiers after a fun-filled day of adventure at the resort. During the summer months guests can enjoy live music every Friday evening at Groovin' on the Green at Cashiers Village Green. Featured performers change every week and offer a range of genres that will satisfy every member of the family's unique music preference.
The numerous events and experiences at our 1,400-acre mountain playground are guaranteed to delight the whole family. Experience a summer vacation your family will not soon forget at High Hampton Resort! For more information on how to book your stay, visit https://www.highhamptonresort.com/ or call 800-334-2551.
Valentine's Day has come and gone, but romance is still in the air at High Hampton Resort! Whether relaxing with your sweetheart during a treatment at Hampton Health Club & Spa, snuggling up under the covers in the secluded Honeymoon Cottage or bringing the adventure outside and exploring High Hampton's eight scenic hiking trails, romance and fun times go hand-in-hand at the Resort! Check out our list of ways to celebrate your sweetheart all year long.
Eight hiking trails that range in difficulty from first-timers to veterans pass through over 15 miles of the High Hampton property. Trek to the peak of Chimney Top Mountain at 4,618 ft. for an incredible view of Cashiers valley and the Blue Ridge Mountains or take it slow and go for a leisurely stroll along Hampton Lake. Each trail is lined with hemlock, blooming rhododendron and mountain laurel that provide you and your sweetheart with a scenic and memorable hiking experience.
High Hampton Resort emphasizes enjoying the company of your loved ones minus the fetters of phones, social media and television. Seventeen cabins sit on High Hampton's 1,400-acre property, but the Honeymoon Cottage is a great private bunking option for those who want some special time alone. This one-bedroom, one-bathroom cottage is the only bungalow located along the beautiful Jewel Lake. Sweep your sweetie off their feet and enjoy some one-on-one time together walking on your private beach, visiting the romantic water wheel or snuggling up by the roaring built-in fireplace.
Take advantage of the world-class Hampton Health Club & Spa during your stay and help your special someone relax, unwind and rejuvenate. The couple's massage is a great way to clear the mind and focus on spending time with the one you love. The "Sweetheart Surprise" is a great option for her which includes a full sugar scrub, chocolate truffle body wrap, a manicure, pedicure and wine! Many other spa treatments are available to help relax any level of stress or tension such as the deep tissue massage, warm river stone massage, deep reflexology treatment or the basic foot massage. The Hampton Health Club & Spa features organic skin care treatments as well that all visitors can enjoy. The organic chemical peel, detoxifying body-wrap or the Hampton signature facial are sure to leave you feeling revitalized and ready to make memories with your honey that you won't soon forget!
For more information on how to book your stay, visit https://www.highhamptoninn.com/ or call 800-334-2551.


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Genius, Two Partners and a Dupe, A
Director: Damiano Damiani
Stars: Terence Hill, Miou-Miou, Robert Charlebois, Patrick McGoohan, Raimund Harmstorf, Klaus Kinski, Piero Vida, Rik Battaglia, Mario Valgoi, Mario Brega, Friedrich von Ledebur, Jean Martin, Clara Colosimo, Ferdinando Cerulli, Benito Stefanelli
Genre: Western, Comedy
Rating: 6 (from 1 vote)
Review: There's a man lying in the middle of the street, taking a nap, and a group have gathered to see, half amused and and half jeering. The man's watch alarm wakes him up and he gets to his feet to confront the group, introducing himself as Joe Thanks (Terence Hill) and politely telling their leader that he's happy to meet the village idiot, drawing his pistol. It turns out he's looking for someone, a great gunfighter called Doc Foster (Klaus Kinski) who is in town to assassinate a colonel - but not if Joe has any say in the matter...
Actually this film doesn't start like that at all, it begins with a scene at a trading post that doesn't appear to be of the same jokey tone to the rest of the film, perhaps because it was directed by a certain Sergio Leone who was the uncredited producer on A Genius, Two Partners and a Dupe. The Italian filmmaker did not otherwise stamp his personality on the rest of the movie, one of the last spaghetti westerns made in the seventies as the genre was going out of fashion in much the same way was happening throughout the rest of the world, and was indeed the final western that Leone worked on.
The film's biggest problem was not anything in the action or storyline, but the fact that the negative had been stolen and held for a ransom that was never paid, so what we see here is the result of cutting together alternative takes, meaning it was awarded a poor reputation that even now it struggles to shake off, as if what we were seeing was the second best version. Actually, for a comedy in the mould of Hill's Trinity films or My Name is Nobody, it was not too bad even if director Damiano Damiani was too intent on making the humour on the silly side.
Luckily those gags are not too intrusive, and Damiani does exhibit a serious tone in his anti-racism scenes. It is the native Americans who are the butt of this ill-treatment, and Hill marks himself out as a hero to them by championing their cause, although this is not entirely clear until the ending. Before that the strong hints are there, with Joe's best friend Steam Engine (French-Canadian musician Robert Charlebois) refusing to acknowledge he has Indian blood in his veins, something that is the source of humour when in spite of his protests he can do that old cliché of placing an ear to the ground to work out what is approaching.
If this veers a little too closely to being a slapdash mess, then at least we have the benefit of an interesting cast, which includes some cult faces such as Miou-Miou as Lucy, the love interest who isn't really and manages to conjure up a few giggles even through the dubbing. The other star - apart from Hill - with a cult following is Patrick McGoohan, who makes a late appearance as the villain, a major who has stolen three hundred thousand dollars from the Indians and means to keep it. There has been speculation over whether McGoohan is dubbed by another actor in the English language version of this, but apparently that weird voice is all him. If you don't mind such bits as Joe shooting off Kinski's hat without even touching his gun, then you should get on fine with this; it has an odd sincerity for all its foolishness. Music by Ennio Morricone, which sounds like he's using a stylophone.
Reviewer: Graeme Clark

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The Maine Bureau of Highway Safety has been trying to promote public awareness of the state's new seat belt law, but the effort doesn't seem to be high on Gov. King's priority list. Steve McCausland of the state Department of Public Safety said that it's difficult to enforce the new law because its a secondary offense. State senator Jane Amero, one of the bill's co-sponsors, said the Maine Turnpike Authority or the Maine Department of Transportation should put up signs informing people of the law.
Chutchian, Kenneth Z., "The Maine Bureau of Highway Safety has been trying to promote public awareness o" (1996). Maine News Index – Maine Times. 1686.


Serving those who are responding to God's call to love.
So this was the first week of outreach! It was so great. We set team goals; 880 people saved (that's one person per day per team member), 20 heals, 10 baptisms, and 1 person to rise from the dead. Yeah we have set the goal high and sounds like it can't happen but we have crazy faith in God to be able to do all of this! So far we have witnessed many people saved and healed in the name of Jesus! A guy with a broken ankle was healed completely and then accepted the Lord as his savior! God is already doing crazy things and it's only the beginning.
We distributed 1042 bibles to homes in Mazatlan in only 2 days and we built a home for this sweet lady Gloria. We also furnished the home and bought groceries for her. Here's a little insight to how she was living; we bought her shampoo and condition (sounds like such a simple thing to do, right?) and she cried because for I don't know how long she has been using her dish sope to shower with from head to toe.
We aren't only impacting people on outreach, but they are impacting us as well. It's stuff like shampoo and condition that we take for granted sometimes. I'm learning to appreciate so much more that I never had before.
Now we travel to La Paz, Mexico to stay there for about 2 weeks. I'm so excited to see what awaits for us there.
ABOUT LOVES CALLING INTERNATIONAL, INC.
Serving those responding to God's call to love.


Looking for some inspiration for your Valentine's Day menu? Look no further. Our Development Chef, Jason, has shared some of his favourite fish and seafood dishes that are sure to win the hearts of your customers this St Valentine's Day.
Whole raw King Prawns are made for grilling. Start by seasoning with salt and add a few splashes of oil then gently grill and season with your favourite spices. We have used a mixture of crushed cocoa nibs, chilli flakes, oregano, smoked paprika and lime.
Simply arrange slices of the smoked Salmon of your choice on a plate, top with pickled fennel & a spoonfull of creme fraiche. Our delicious Smoked Salmon in Orange, Fennel Pollen & Dill will be just perfect for this dish.
For a twist on the classic Prawn cocktail, marinate your favourite cooked & peeled Prawns with lime juice, chilli, sliced red onions, cherry tomatoes and olive oil then build in a cocktail glass with crisp lettuce and croutons. Yum.
Top notch ready to eat Carpaccio made from sashimi grade Yellowfin Tuna loin. Just defrost it in the fridge overnight then dress - but keep it simple, e.g. drizzle with mascarpone cream and your favourite herbs, season with sea salt, olive oil and lime juice.
Seafood to share on Valentine's Day has to be a winner. Just pick a selection of quality smoked Salmon and cured fish, and arrange them all on a board. Simple.
Our top picks: Sloe Gin Cured Smoked Salmon, Smoked Salmon in Orange, Fennel Pollen & Dill, Hot Smoked Salmon Pate & Hot Smoked Anchovies.
Nothing says Valentine's like an all-you-can-eat spread of Oysters. You can fry them, poach them or serve raw classic-style with lemon/tobasco. Or even better, drain the juice from our Pickled Fennel into a tray and freeze overnight. Crush up with a fork and keep in portions ready to serve with freshly opened Oysters.
For a guaranteed Norovirus-free experience, go with our Pyfleet Pure Oysters.
Skrei - the Rolls-Royce of Cod. Simply crisp up the skin & roast your fish gently in butter. Carefully clean and steam open our Poole Bay Cockles in a little cider or white wine with garlic and chopped shallots. Add butter to thicken the juices, season with lemon juice then throw in a handfull of fresh green herbs like basil, sorrel, tarragon and dill. Serve together in a bowl with fresh crusty bread to mop up the juices.
Make the most of the wintery flavours by lightly curing for 12 hours a portion of Salmon (or Sea Reared Trout) with a salt and sugar mixture blitzed with Douglas fir. Wash off the salt, then crisp up the skin and roast until juicy and pink in the center. Serve with a salad made with sliced oranges, clementines or bergamot, pickled fennel and pine nuts, drizzled with pine needle infused oil.


2018 is quickly coming to a close and looking back there is quite a lot for supporters of DFINITY to be excited about.
WebAssembly (or Wasm) is one of the core technologies that the Dfinity platform is building on. Here is why.
Today we are very excited to announce our first DFINITY Scholarship Program.
We've been very busy at DFINITY. I've recorded a short video that provides a peek at our 500 node testnet.


What's the correct AppleCare Part # for the new iMac?
I'm looking to get the best deal on the AppleCare for my Core 2 Duo iMac. Of course, I'm looking at eBay.
I've seen it listed at M8851LL/B on the Apple site. Now it's listed as MA520LL/B. I found this by adding it to my cart, then editing my cart.
Are there any problems if I don't buy the exact same part number that they currently have listed?


Sometimes getting together with friends and family for Thanksgiving isn't all that it's cracked up to be, as Snoopy learns when his brother Spike invites him to spend Thanksgiving in the desert, and things don't quite work out as planned. At least it's a change of pace for Snoopy, who spends most Thanksgivings with the ol' supper dish (and one lonely one at the malt shoppe as Joe Cool). It's also a tense time of year to be a bird who's afraid of being mistaken for a turkey and roasted, and Woodstock copes with his anxieties in various ways, including by donning a disguise with Snoopy's help. Meanwhile, Peppermint Patty, Marcie, and Franklin all get sick over their Thanksgiving vacation. Snoopy's Thanksgiving is the perfect gift book for anyone whose idea of the holiday is more Charlie Brown than Norman Rockwell.


Unleash your inner Taylor Swift with a woven braid.
If your hair gets frizzy in the humid summer heat, or you're just looking to update your limp and straight strands in the winter, a stylish and woven braid hairstyle helps to tame any hair drama. Using a few expert style tips, it's easy to weave a little femininity and glamour into your medium-length or long locks. If you're attending an evening wedding or special event, add a little sparkle and shine to your new hairdo by slipping a sequined headband on your head or pinning a jeweled brooch at the base of the braid.
Work a dollop of thickening mousse through your freshly washed strands. Rake the product through your hair from root to tip. When heat-styling or blow-drying hair, some experts recommend using a lightweight, alcohol-free mousse to add body and hold to fine, thin or normal hair that is wavy, curly or straight. A thickening or volumizing mousse also adds texture and hold to the braid without making the hair feel sticky.
Blow-hair dry with a round bristle brush. To create sleek, straight hair, blow-dry 2-inch sections at a time. Set the dryer on medium heat and point the nozzle straight down the hair shaft to prevent frizz and add gloss to your tresses.
Grab 3 to 4 inches of hair near the ears. Pull both sides of the hair back and braid them into a wide and loose braid at the back of your head. Separate the hair into three equal widths and weave the hair down until you create a loose, three-strand braid.
Wrap a small, clear elastic band at the ends of your hair to finish the look. Spritz hair with a shine spray for extra gloss.
Smooth flyaways near the hairline with a pea-size amount of pomade.
For a casual braided style, braid your hair halfway and leave the ends of your hair loose.
The beauty editors at Byrdie.com recommend using a thickening or volumizing mousse to build volume to your hair without adding a crunchy texture.
If you have porous or drier hair, use a conditioning mousse.
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Abney, Mimi. "How to Do a Woven Braid." Synonym, https://classroom.synonym.com/woven-braid-6208.html. Accessed 25 April 2019.


Action to Recover Land — Lost Papers in Justice's Court — Evidence — Books and Documents — Jury not Allowed to Inspect — Estoppel — Tenancy — Judge's Charge — Correction of Error.
1. On the trial below the Court found that the papers in an action tried before a justice of the peace had been lost, and the justice was permitted to identify the entries made by him in his docket at the date of the trial before him, and to testify as to the substance of the lost papers: Held, not to be error.
2. The finding of the court below that the papers in a case tried before a justice had been lost, and could not be found, is not, in its bearing upon the admissibility of secondary evidence to prove their contents, reviewable in this Court.
3. An estoppel, growing out of the judgment of a justice's court, in an action involving the question as to whether the defendant was plaintiff's tenant, exists only for the time that the defendant was adjudged to be such tenant.
4. A custodian of a book or document, or one in charge of any writing filed or lodged by law in his keeping, is authorized to tell a jury ore tenus, when the original is offered in evidence, what is the true entry, if the writing cannot be easily read, or if, by the custom of the office, some sign be used to supply the place of an omitted word.
5. In such case, the jury should not be permitted to inspect the book or writing.
6. In an action to recover land, the court charged the jury that title having been shown to be out of the State, a plaintiff can show title "first, by a paper title; second, by adverse possession for seven years under known and visible boundaries, and under colorable title by plaintiff and those under whom he claims; and third, by estoppel." If it was error to leave the jury without further explanation, it was cured when the court further charged that if the deed (under which plaintiff claimed) covered the land in dispute, including a certain lot, and the agents rented and gave that lot in for taxes for seven years before the suit was brought, the possession of the lot would, by law, be extended to the boundaries of the deed, and the plaintiff and those under whom he claimed would, by construction of law, be in possession of the whole.
THIS was a civil action, tried before Gilmer, J., at Fall Term, (154) 1888, of MECKLENBURG Superior Court.
G. F. Bason and C. W. Tillett for plaintiff.
P. D. Walker for defendant.
The action was brought to recover possession of the land described in the complaint. When the case was called for trial, the plaintiff announced that he was not ready to try, because of the absence of one T. J. Orr, a surveyor, by whom he expected to prove that the land described in the complaint was covered by the deeds from Phelps to Rothchilds, and from Rothchilds to the plaintiff, hereinafter referred to. The defendants' counsel replied that defendants wished to try, and would admit what plaintiff stated he expected to prove by the witness Orr, and defendants did admit that the said deeds covered the land described in the complaint.
The plaintiff introduced evidence tending to show that the title was out of the State. He then introduced a deed from Herman Phelps to S. F. Rothchilds, dated 18 June, 1868, and a deed from said Rothchilds to plaintiff, dated June, 1883. Copies of said deed are (155) hereto annexed and made part of the case.
J. J. Sims, a witness for the plaintiff, testified: "I was agent of S. F. Rothchilds from 1870 to 1880, and took possession of land in dispute as agent. I rented the `Mary White cabin lot' from year to year and from 1870 to 1880; this was all the rent I got. The balance of the land was not in cultivation. The `Mary White cabin lot' is not on the locus in quo. In 1880 I rented the lands covered by the deed of Rothchilds from Phelps to defendant Schenck, and told him I did not know the boundaries, but would rent him all land called for in that deed. He was to pay $3 for the first year and $5 for the second year. I turned over the land to E. K. P. Osborne in 1880 or 1881. The first conversation with Schenck was in 1879. The `Mary White cabin' was burnt just before, perhaps the year before. I did not know I was renting lot No. 1110, but rented all covered by deed."
E. K. P. Osborne, a witness for the plaintiff, testified: "I was agent for the Rothchilds in 1881, but did not know the lands I was to take charge of until I saw the deed to Rothchilds. Schenck was in possession; I applied to Schenck for rent. He agreed to pay rent, and afterwards I had a conversation with him about buying the land. I agreed to sell him the land covered by the Rothchilds deed. I did not get the money, and afterwards Schenck told me he had arranged to get it, and, if he did not, would pay rent. This was in 1881 to 1883."
H. G. Springs, in his own behalf, testified: "I bought the land in 1883, and afterwards informed Schenck of the purchase. Schenck cultivated the land in wheat that year (1883). Schenck said he had rented it from Sims."
The defendants denied that they, or either of them, had ever rented the land described in the complaint, or any part of it, from Sims, (156) or Osborne, or the plaintiff, and alleged that it was the "Mary White cabin lot" that Schenck had rented from Sims in 1879 or 1880, and from Osborne, and it was the property referred to in conversation with plaintiff. In order to estop the plaintiff as to this, the defendant proposed to show that an action had been brought in 1883 for a part of the wheat raised on the locus in quo, as rent, by plaintiff against the defendant Schenck, which resulted in a judgment for Schenck, and for this purpose the defendant introduced as a witness Capt. R. P. Waring, who testified that he was a justice of the peace for Charlotte township, Mecklenburg County, in the year 1883.
The witness was then asked by the defendants' counsel if he had tried an action between the plaintiff Springs and the defendant Schenck in that year, and if so, what was the nature of the action?
The plaintiff objected to this question on the ground that the papers in the case were the best evidence of the nature of the action, and should be produced.
The defendants' counsel then asked the witness if he had the papers, and could he produce them. The witness replied that he had made diligent search at the last trial of the case, and since, among his papers for the papers in said case, and had looked for them where they should be; that they ought to be among his papers at his office at the mint, but, after diligent search there, he had been unable to find them, and that he thought they were lost.
His Honor found as a fact that diligent search had been made by the witness for the papers, and that they could not be found, and accordingly overruled the plaintiff's objection, and plaintiff excepted.
The witness, therefore, testified: "I tried an action between the plaintiff Springs and the defendant Schenck in August, 1883. The (157) action was brought to recover unthreshed wheat from Schenck as rent due the plaintiff for the land on which it was raised."
The witness produced his justice's docket, and the defendant proposed to have the witness read the entries made therein by him as justice in the case of Springs v. Schenck, above referred to.
The plaintiff objected to the entries in the docket as evidence because the docket was not a record, and the witness who made the entries is alive and can testify as to what he did.
The objection was overruled, and the plaintiff excepted.
The witness read from the docket the following entries: "19 July, 1883, issued summons returnable 20 July, 1883, at ... o'clock ...M., and delivered same to C. C. King, constable. Summons returned executed. Case came on for trial. Continued to August, 1883. Both parties in court, and, after patient investigation and elaborate argument of counsel, it is adjudged that the defendant is not a tenant of the plaintiff, so as to entitle him to the remedy of claim and delivery. It is, therefore, ordered that plaintiff return property described in the complaint to defendant. Judgment against plaintiff for cost in full. Appeal prayed and granted. Notice waived, with parties present. Appeal withdrawn."
Cross-examined. — The witness further testified: "I made these entries the evening the case was tried. There is an entry on the docket of a motion made by plaintiff to make S. F. Rothchilds parties plaintiff to use of Springs, but this motion was withdrawn or overruled. My recollection is that the action was for the recovery of some rent wheat under the landlord and tenant act. I have not been able to find papers in the case."
The defendants on this point introduced Schenck, who testified: "I was present at the trial before Capt. Waring. The action was brought to recover certain wheat grown on the land in dispute by me in 1883, and claimed by the plaintiff as rent. The plaintiff alleged in that suit, and offered evidence to show that I was his tenant, and had (158) not paid the rent, and that he was entitled to wheat as rent. I denied this, and the question was, whether I was tenant of plaintiff Springs in 1883, or not, of the lands in dispute."
The plaintiff here introduced E. K. P. Osborne, who testified: "I was present at the trial before Waring, and appeared as attorney for the plaintiff. My recollection is that the question before the justice was whether the title to real estate came in controversy, and the decision of the justice turned on that point — the justice, as I recollect, holding that, as Springs purchased from Rothchilds, there was no privity between him and Rothchilds, and he could not maintain the action, and that there was no tenancy."
The defendants then offered in evidence a deed from Robert F. Davidson to Gray Toole, dated 7 October, 1869, covering the locus in quo, and registered in 1884.
John T. Schenck, witness for the defendant, testified: "The deed was made to Toole, though I had paid half of the purchase money, and it was understood and agreed at the time (7 October, 1869) that I should have a deed for half of the land. Afterwards the deed was made by Mr. Davidson to me for one-half interest, with consent of Toole, and in pursuance of the agreement. The deed was dated as of the time of agreement with me, because it was understood that it should have effect as of that time. It was registered 28 April, 1883. It was made by Mr. Davidson to me, because we thought this would be the same as if Toole had conveyed to me, and Toole and I had fallen out. I rented the `Mary White cabin lot' from Sims in 1879 or 1880, and not the land in dispute. I had no idea of renting the land in dispute, and did not think I was renting it, or that Mr. Sims or Mr. Osborne thought so. I went into possession of the locus in quo shortly after Mr. Davidson gave us the deed in 1869, and cultivated it. First pastured on it and then cultivated it; have had possession of it in this way ever since, (159) using it as mine and Toole's; went into possession of it with Toole's consent, under the Davidson deed, the boundaries of which covered the land. I cultivated up to the line or fence of the `Mary White cabin lot,' until shortly after the cabin was burnt, and then I rented the cabin lot, as I could cultivate it conveniently with my land after the cabin was burnt, and could get from my land over it better than before. The `Mary White cabin lot,' was surrounded by a fence, but the other land was not enclosed. I cultivated locus in quo from the time fence law was passed, in 1876, and after cabin was burnt, in 1879, I continued to cultivate it with the cabin lot. I agreed with Mr. Osborne to rent the cabin lot and some land on the other side of the road, and some near the St. Catherine's mine tract. He did ask me to buy some land belonging to Rothchilds. Said he could not locate it, and that I would have to hunt it up. I was advised not to buy, and did not. I paid rent on the `Mary White cabin lot,' but on no other land, and none on the locus in quo, and never rented it from anybody, for we always claimed it. Told Mr. Osborne that I claimed land down there. In 1883 Mr. Springs, the plaintiff, sued me before Captain Waring, a magistrate, for wheat raised on the disputed land, claiming that I was his tenant, and had not paid the rent, and that he was entitled to wheat under the landlord and tenant act. It was decided by the magistrate that I was not his tenant. Neither Mr. Sims nor Mr. Osborne read the Rothchilds deed to me."
Frank Caldwell, a witness for defendant, testified: "I knew the cabin lot, where Mary White lived, and remember when it was burnt. I know the land in dispute. Schenck worked it one year before the cabin was burnt, but not the lot where the house was. He worked that afterwards."
Defendants introduced other evidence tending to show that defendant worked the disputed land before the cabin was burnt in 1879, (160) and worked the cabin lot afterwards, and that the cabin lot was enclosed by a fence.
The plaintiff introduced the tax books for the year 1875, for the purpose of showing that neither of the defendants listed the land in dispute for taxation that year.
Plaintiff proposed to exhibit the tax books to the jury for the purpose of showing that certain marks in the returns of Gray Toole were ditto marks, immediately under the previous return. The defendant objected to the plaintiff's showing the books to the jury. His Honor ruled that it was not proper to exhibit the books to the jury, but the witness Cobb, who was on the stand, and register of deeds and keeper of the books, was allowed to describe the marks and their appearance from the books; and the witness under plaintiff's examination described fully the marks and appearance of the returns, both the return of Gray Toole, and the return of the taxpayer immediately preceding his return — which last mentioned return, it appeared from the book, was for one city lot.
There was evidence that Toole had afterwards given the land in for taxes, and there was also evidence as to the possession of the land by the plaintiff, and those under whom he claims, and by the defendants, but it is not necessary to be stated to present the exceptions of the plaintiff.
"The case turns on one or two points. Plaintiff alleges that he is the owner of the land described in the complaint, and is entitled to the possession, and these allegations the defendants deny. The plaintiff, in support of his allegations, offers a deed from Phelps to Rothchilds, and from the latter to him, which have been read to you. The burden is on the plaintiff; he must recover on the strength of his own title, not on the weakness of defendants. He must show where the land he claims is, and that it is covered by his deeds. He says the deeds cover the `Mary White cabin lot.' The defendants admit the deeds cover the (161) locus in quo, but not the `Mary White cabin lot,' which plaintiff alleges, and defendants deny, is a part of the locus in quo. You must decide how this is upon the evidence, the descriptions in the deeds and complaint, the plats, position of streets and railroad, and other evidence before you. If you believe the evidence, the title to the land is out of the State, and being out of the State, the plaintiff can show title to it in several ways — first, by a paper title; second, by adverse possession for seven years under known and visible boundaries, and under colorable title by the plaintiff, and those under whom he claims; and third, by estoppel. The plaintiff claims to have shown title by adverse possession for seven years under colorable title, and also by estoppel. Color of title has been shown by plaintiff, as the deeds of Phelps to Rothchilds and Rothchilds to plaintiff, constitute color of title. He claims to have shown adverse possession for seven years, under his color of title by his witnesses, the agent of Phelps and Rothchilds, who stated that they rented the land and gave it in for taxes. If you find that plaintiff, and those under whom he claims, have had possession for seven years of the locus in quo, at any time prior to the bringing of this action, it would ripen their color of title into a good title and he would be entitled to recover. If the agent rented it and gave it in for taxes, that would constitute adverse possession. If the deed of Phelps to Rothchilds covers the land in dispute, including the `Mary White cabin lot,' and the agents rented and gave that lot in for taxes for seven years before suit was brought, the possession of the `Mary White cabin lot' would, by the law, be extended to the boundaries of the deed, and the plaintiff, and those under whom he claims, would, by construction of law, be in possession of the whole; and if you find this to be the case, the plaintiff would be (162) entitled to recover, and you will respond to the first and second issues, `Yes,' and assess plaintiff's damages. The defendants say that they have had possession of the locus in quo since 1876, the date of the passage of the stock law, claiming it under the Davidson deed, except the `cabin lot,' which they never claimed. You must decide who has had the possession, the burden being on plaintiff. The plaintiff further alleges that Schenck entered as tenant of plaintiff, and under those whom he claims, and that Toole entered by collusion with Schenck, and that it would be a fraud in Schenck to claim title without first surrendering the possession. This is what is called an estoppel. This is perhaps the most material matter for you to consider under the first and second issues. If he entered as tenant, and Toole entered by his consent, or by collusion with him, they would be estopped to deny the plaintiff's title. Plaintiff alleges that he, and those under whom he claims, rented the locus in quo to Schenck, including the `cabin lot.' The defendants deny this, and say that they never rented the locus in quo from anybody; that they went into possession of it soon after they received the deed from Davidson in 1869, and have had possession of it ever since, claiming it as their own. That Schenck, in 1879 or 1880, rented the `Mary White cabin lot' from Sims after the cabin was burnt, but that the `cabin lot' is no part of the locus in quo. That it was an enclosed lot, and used and occupied as a distinct parcel of land from the locus in quo. You must decide how this is. The burden is on the plaintiff to show the facts upon which he bases the estoppel. If Schenck was tenant and Toole entered by his consent, or by collusion with him, you will respond to the first and second issues `Yes,' and assess plaintiff's damages. It is contended by the defendants that the question of tenancy was tried and decided by Mr. Waring, a justice of the peace, in an action between plaintiff and Schenck to secure some rent wheat grown on the locus in quo. If the question involved in that action was (163) whether the title to real estate came in controversy and the case was decided on that point, and the question of tenancy was not passed upon, or if any other question was decided than the one of tenancy of the locus in quo plaintiff would not be concluded by the judgment in that action. If the question as to Schenck's tenancy of the locus in quo was the sole question involved and was, on its merits, decided against the plaintiff, then plaintiff would be bound by the judgment, but only for the year 1883, and the estoppel of the judgment would not cover any time but the year 1883, and the plaintiff would not be estopped to show that Schenck rented before that year (1883) from Rothchilds, though Sims and Osborne are agents, and that he acquired the Rothchilds' title by purchase."
The issues were submitted as set forth in the record, and a verdict thereon returned for the defendant. Motion for a new trial by plaintiff refused.
1. That his Honor admitted incompetent testimony as above set forth.
2. That his Honor refused to admit competent testimony as above set forth, and he refused to allow the jury to see the tax books as above set forth.
3. For that his Honor charged the jury, that there must be an adverse possession of seven years, "under known and visible boundaries," and under colorable title, etc., the plaintiff objecting to the words "under known and visible boundaries."
There was a judgment for the defendants, and the plaintiff appealed.
The finding of the court below that the papers in a case tried by a justice of the peace had been lost by him, and could not, after diligent search, be found, is not, in its bearing upon the admissibility of secondary evidence to prove their contents, reviewable in this Court. Bonds v. Smith, post, 553; Greenleaf on Evidence, secs. 84, 509 and 558; ibid., vol. 2 sec. 17.
A justice's court is not a court of record, and, as was said in Reeves v. Davis, 80 N.C. 209, "the rule has been for many years to admit the judgments of justices' courts in evidence, on proof of their handwriting, of their being in office at the time, and of the rendition of the same within their counties. When properly proven and admitted, such judgments, until reversed, are conclusive as to all the facts (165) found and questions of law determined between the parties and privies thereto, not only in later litigation in the same action, or for the same cause of action, but in any subsequent suit between the same parties involving a different part of the same transaction that was the subject of the first controversy. Brunhild v. Freeman, 80 N.C. 212.
In the case before us for review, after the judge, upon satisfactory evidence, had found that the original papers had been lost, the justice of the peace identified the entries upon his docket, kept at the time of the previous litigation, and was then allowed to state the substance of the lost papers. The officer, who was the custodian of the book and the author of the writing in it, was qualified to tell what contemporaneous entries were made by him, according to the express requirement of The Code, and such fragmentary summaries were admissible in evidence. Jones v. Henry, 84 N.C. 320; 1 Greenleaf Ev., sec. 513; 1 Wharton on Ev., secs. 134 and 135.
In his charge his Honor told the jury, in effect, that if the testimony of the officer was true, the estoppel, growing out of the alleged tenancy, would only exist as to the year 1883, for which the justice had adjudged that the defendants were the tenants of the plaintiffs, as to the land in controversy, and liable for rents out of the crops raised thereon. We think that the testimony was competent, and the charge in relation to it correct. Williams v. Clouse, 91 N.C. 322; Temple v. Williams, 91 N.C. 82. This conclusion disposes of the first and second exceptions, and that last taken to the instruction given by the court.
It was not competent, when the register of deeds, who was the custodian of the tax books, was put upon the stand and identified said book, to hand it to the jury for the purpose of allowing them to compare the entry of the return of the defendant, Gray Toole, with that of the taxpayer whose name immediately preceded his own on the book, and who had returned one city lot for taxation, and determine whether certain marks opposite to the name of said defendant (166) were not "ditto marks," indicating that said defendant had made the same return. The judge refused to allow the jury to inspect the book, but the witness was permitted to tell them what the return of the defendant was, as appeared from the book in his keeping as an officer. The custodian of a book or document, or one who is in charge of any writing recorded, filed or lodged by law in his keeping, is the proper person to certify a copy of any such written instrument to be read as evidence in the courts (The Code, sec. 1342), and he is, therefore, authorized to tell the jury, ore tenus, when the originals are offered, what is the true entry, if the writing cannot be easily read, or, by the custom of the office, some sign be used to supply the place of an omitted word.
The general rule is that written documents are not allowed to be given to the jury for comparison or inspection. It is not necessary that we should discuss that rule, or point out the exceptions to it. It is sufficient to say that this case comes within the rule.
Counsel very properly declined to discuss and insist upon any other exceptions, save that growing out of the statement by the court in first part of the charge, of the abstract proposition that title, being proven or admitted to be out of the State, a plaintiff can show title — "first, by a paper title; second, by adverse possession for seven years, under known and visible boundaries, and under colorable title by plaintiff, and those under whom he claims; and third, by estoppel."
If we concede (which we must not be understood as doing) that it would have been error to leave the jury without further explanation to reach the possible conclusion from this instruction that plaintiff could not recover under the law as laid down, unless he had shown an actual possessio pedis of the land claimed, up to the boundaries of his paper title, and also had located the lines of his deed, we think (167) that the lucid explanation which was given in applying the law subsequently to the specific facts of this case, cured the error complained of, certainly if it was not more favorable to the plaintiff than the evidence justified the court in making it. The jury were told that if the deed of Phelps to Rothchilds covered the land in dispute, including the "Mary White cabin lot," and the agents rented and gave that lot in for taxes for seven years before the suit was brought, the possession of the "Mary White cabin lot" would, by law, be extended to the boundaries of the deed, and the plaintiff, and those under whom he claims, would, by construction of law, be in possession of the whole, and if they found this to be the case, the plaintiff would be entitled to recover, and they would respond to the first and second issues Yes, and assess plaintiff's damage.
The whole case depended upon the bar of the action by estoppel growing out of the alleged tenancy. So far as it affected the interests of the plaintiff, that question was fairly and clearly submitted to the jury.
Cited: Darden v. Steamboat Co., 107 N.C. 447; S. v. Hendricks, 187 N.C. 335.


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Le jeu de stratégie en temps réel massivement multijoueur (ou MMORTS) est un genre de jeux vidéo de stratégie en temps réel. Il se déroule en ligne et est massivement multijoueur. Le genre a été inauguré en 1998 avec la sortie de Mankind sur PC.

Liste de titres
Age of Empires Online
Clash of Clans
Forge of Empires
Grepolis
Guerre tribale
Mankind
OGame
The Settlers Online
Star Wars: Commander
Tactile Wars
Travian
Starborne

Notes et références

Voir aussi
Jeu de rôle en ligne massivement multijoueur
Jeu de tir à la première personne en ligne massivement multijoueur

Stratégie en temps réel massivement multijoueur

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Fall is finally here and for many that means football, food, and fun! Football is the perfect excuse to get friends and family together at the house while cheering on your favorite team.
If you are planning on hosting a football party, why not go all out with football-themed cocktails, tailgate drinks, and football party snacks! Take a look at our football party ideas to host the perfect get together and get some inspiration for your next gathering!
Once you've decided on the designated football game, send out invitations with plenty of notice. Create cute football themed online invitations and encourage everyone to wear their favorite team's jerseys or football gear!
Display your appetizer table with a cute green tablecloth to represent the field and add yard line numbers across the length of the table or your kitchen island. Put yellow napkins into a bucket labeled "penalty flags" and create a simple football bunting with simple brown triangles and white flags to complete your football party decorations.
To make your football party extra special, consider adding a football-themed photobooth, complete with fun props and your favorite team's colors and logos.
When it comes to planning the perfect football party, appetizers are a complete must! There are so many fun football party appetizers and finger foods you can choose from. Think shrimp cocktail, pretzels with cheese, nachos, peanuts, olives and more! You can stuff mushrooms with cheese and ground pork sausage or serve peppadews stuffed with your favorite cheese. During game day, everyone will want to pick on food all day long, so it's important to have an assortment of finger food.
While you can set out the basic snacks like chips with salsa and guacamole, a cheese platter, or veggie tray, we urge you to go above and beyond for your next football party and pick a theme. From traditional American fare to a fun taco bar, the possibilities for football party appetizers is endless.
At Deborah Miller Catering, we offer a wide variety of appetizers that are perfect for your next football party. If you are interested in a good 'ol tailgating themed party, opt for our mini stuffed burgers with caramelized onions and gorgonzola or pigs in a blanket with spicy brown mustard and ketchup for dipping. Other traditional options include Mac and Cheese Mugs, featuring a fun mini mug with three cheeses, mini pot pies with chicken, carrots, and herbs, and mini lobster rolls with snipped chives and lemon zest. We also love a good bowl of chili topped with cheese, jalapenos, and sour cream!
Another fun football party idea is to create a Mexican themed party complete with a taco bar, chips and salsa, burritos, and churros for dessert! Our catering staff has put together some fabulous Mexican themed menus in the past like our tequila cumin pulled chicken tacos, mini beef burritos with avocado cream and cilantro chiffonade, and Korean chicken tacos with pickled daikon radish and a tasty roasted garlic aioli sauce. Who wouldn't want to spend their Sunday afternoon watching football and munching on tacos and nachos?
Create a fun drink station with decorations in your team's logos and colors. For a fun touch, consider serving drinks in football style Gatorade colors or place beer in a fun cooler or beverage tub. Remember to keep several bottle openers close by or tie the openers to the tub to keep track of them.
While beer seems to be the drink of choice on game day, consider adding in other drinks to your bar as well. We love setting up a make your own Bloody Mary Bar on game day complete with your choice of vodka, tomato juice and fixing's like celery, blue cheese stuffed olives, shrimp cocktail, and prosciutto. You can even include a fun football stirrer alongside football themed napkins on your bar or bar cart.
For those who prefer mimosas, set out your favorite champagne alongside different juices like orange juice, pineapple juice, and cranberry juice!
Whatever theme you are choosing for your football party, be sure that your drinks match. For example, if you are serving Mexican food like tacos and nachos, serve up some fun margaritas or a crisp Corona with lime. If you are serving up traditional American fare, like sliders and pigs in a blanket, you might want to offer some cold beers and a Bloody Mary bar.
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Whatever you call it, her approach makes for fascinating stories—just ask her readers. The Boreas books, in which twelve-year-old Boreas circumnavigates the world on a sailboat—have been hugely successful, with the fourth book coming out this fall. Sadly for those of us who do not read Dutch, we are out of luck until the translation comes out.
But, don't despair. Mina is working on a young adult novel. According to Mina, the story focuses on the confusing realities of life and how a decision can help one and hurt another, how love can backfire and what unconditional love actually entails. Up until a few months ago, when Mina moved to Berkeley, she lived in San Francisco, where she immersed herself in her 'no guts, no glory' method. So, let's find out about her method writing and What was on Mina Witteman's . . .
Must-Do List: My protagonist roams the streets of San Francisco and, true to my 'no guts, no glory' approach, I needed to roam the streets of San Francisco. I spent days and nights outside to experience what it feels like to have nowhere to go. I have to admit that I embarked on this journey knowing I had a tiny studio apartment in San Francisco's Tenderloin district to go back to, but it was a soul-cleansing and eye-opening experience.
What I learned was how immensely privileged most of us are, how fortunate we are that we have a roof over our heads, that we have money to buy life's basic necessities, that we can buy care if the need arises. I wrote a blog post about this and about how I feel that paying taxes (believe it or not!) is a very tangible basis of human solidarity.
Surviving the heart-stopping adventure of a broaching sailboat, miles and miles out at sea. Broaching is when the boat is flipped on its side and you loose all ability to steer and control it. My brother had to climb the mast, knife between his teeth, to cut the spinnaker that had got caught. Scary? Yes. Exhilaratingly exciting? Yes! That too! And what's more: it became a scene in the first Boreas book, Boreas en de zeven zeeën (Boreas and the Seven Seas). See below on how I do this!
More inspiration for writers like myself who thrive by what Sandra calls method writing! A Force 9 gale with gusts of 10 and 11. Thunder. Lightning. Waves so enormous, they were like 20-meter walls of water that relentlessly crashed down on me and tried to sink the boat. Being miles and miles out at sea, I had no choice but to go on, no matter how scared I was. It taught me a fundamental life lesson: despair is not an acceptable position. And it made it to the third Boreas book, Boreas en de vier windstreken (Boreas and the Four Winds), where, on his way to Hawaii, he ends up in a typhoon.
And this one ended up in the young adult manuscript I am working on: getting lost in San Francisco on a misty night. It was early in my stay in San Francisco and I had not yet connected with the city and its layout. The mist shrouded every landmark and soon I lost my way. It took me hours of drifting through the city, up hills and down hills and through the shadiest of districts, before I found my apartment again. This particular experience never made it to a book, but the emotion behind it, the fear of getting lost, absolutely did. I transposed the fear to my protagonist in the nightmares she has after she sells out her brother, in the feeling of having nowhere to go, nowhere to hide when she is out on the streets of San Francisco. And yes, I could have used my cell, I could have asked anyone to help me out, but I quickly realized that this was the exact frightful experience I could use in my story.
Workshop Outline: Fictionalizing Memories! Personal experiences and memories are crucial to my 'no guts, no glory' writing approach. They are the inspiration for actual scenes and they give me the opportunity to instill genuine and heartfelt emotions in my characters, not to mention riveting action. But summoning up strong emotions can be a fraught experience for writers. That's where my workshop 'Fictionalizing Your Memories' comes in. In this workshop I take my students on a trip down Memory Lane and offer them tools and techniques to distance themselves from the actual memory while preserving the emotions. It's a writing exercise—although I tend to call it playing even when it concerns the gut-wrenchingly sad memories—with tenses and 1st, 2nd and 3rd person points-of-view.
Berkeley Street: My street is the most serene I have ever lived on. At night, deer, raccoons and skunks roam my porch. Squirrels, scrub jays and chickadees populate the redwoods in my backyard. Hummingbirds feast on the roses. The night air is filled with the scent of night-blooming jasmine. It truly is a writer's shed in the woods—as far as you can get from the Tenderloin—and which is fueling ideas for the middle grade novel I am writing now, about a twelve-year-old girl spending a lonesome summer in this town with only squirrels and old people around. And her pet magpie, of course. Wandering about always on the lookout for adventure, she meets and old lady, who, it turns out, suffers from Alzheimer's. They strike up a friendship that will bring them both pleasure, sadness and lots of adventure.
Amsterdam Canal: Before I moved to San Francisco, I lived on one of Amsterdam's main canals, Herengracht, or Lords' Canal, for 27 years. The canal was a constant source of writer's inspiration. I only had to look out the window to see life glide by. Spring is invariably announced by a man in his beautifully decorated boat the Notendop, playing songs from Cohen's Hallelujah to Miles Davis. This video was filmed right outside my window. Adventures drifted by too: cars tipping over the edge of the quay into the water; a decades-old elm tree felled by a storm; people ice skating in winter and enjoying 'koek en zopie' (cookies and drinks) at cafés that set out their terraces on the ice. It's a city that gave me a unique perspective on life and that perspective seeps through in all my stories and all my creative writing teaching.
Stovetop: My cherished Le Creuset Dutch oven and next to it my Escoffier bible, written by the famous French chef Auguste Escoffier. It holds every single secret of the French cuisine. I love cooking, from earthy Moroccan tajines to intricate French nouvelle cuisine to the spicy wonderfulness of the Szechuan kitchen. I love to blend and mix and combine the world's délices. I may begin with an existing recipe but I can never resist fictionalizing it, giving it my own twist, like I transform real life into stories. Cooking like this invariably brings a dish à la Mina to the table.
Agenda: At the moment, I am mentoring two authors, one a published author who is trying his hand at a new genre, the other a pre-published writer. They are both working on awesome and very timely projects and it is a delight to be able to offer them my expertise as a published author, an editor and a teacher of creative writing. We meet once a month where they present their new writings and where I force them to go deeper and deeper into their story. Peel the onion, as it were, to find that kernel that will make your readers cry and hungry for more. I am also guiding another published author with edits of some of her new picture books. In addition to my expertise, I also bring my Dutch point-of-view to the table, a fresh outsider's look to American stories.
I recently attended the Summer Conference of the Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators. This is one of the absolute highlights of my life. I have organized smaller conference (the SCBWI Europolitan Conference) for this organization that connects writers, illustrators, translators, agents, editors and everyone else in the realm of children's literature. Attending the many stimulating crafts and inspiration sessions fuels my own workshops and master classes, like the ones I taught at the BookPassage Children's Conference.
I have a few new speaking and teaching engagements lined up that I will post on my website as soon as I have more details. In the fall, I will restart a series of workshops and master classes in a small and intimate setting in Berkeley, where attendees are offered the opportunity to not only learn, but immediately get to use, new techniques in their own stories. On the menu will be A Plotter's Paradise, Aristotle's Cat and IllustWriter, a workshop for illustrators who like to try their hand at writing their own stories with their illustrations. At the SCBWI Summer Conference it was clear again that agents and editors crave the work of author/illustrators. A schedule will be published on my blog.
And a great joy! In a few weeks I will be reading and writing again with Dutch children living in the Bay Area. The interaction with them is a constant source of inspiration and vital to crafting my new stories now that most of my Dutch readers are a continent and an ocean away.
The Bay Area Book Festival, a whirlwind of book centric fun that draws tens of thousands of people to Berkeley every year, has asked me to join their advisory committee and advise them with regard to the children's and young adult programming.
Mind: On my mind, always on my mind, is writing. Currently, most of my brain space is taken up by the final revision of my young adult novel. Before this round of revisions, I again received invaluable feedback from my critique group partners. I study that feedback thoroughly, make notes and pin them to their respective places in the manuscript. Next, I put the manuscript away for a minimum of three months. During those months, I ponder solutions to the problems in the story. I rewrite individual scenes in longhand to achieve a deeper understanding of what my characters are about, what my story is about, what I want to convey. I walk and walk and walk, to the beach to clear my head, to the Rose Garden to find bliss, crisscross town to observe people and study their interactions, how they move, what they look like. And all the while the story never leaves me. It may not be prominent, but it's there and it blossoms and grows, it matures.
What I do in between? I write picture books and middle grade. Shorter and sharper formulated stories that help me to be as concise as possible and force me to concentrate on the bare bones of a story. Time and again it teaches me how to stay away from fluffing up my longer stories. Yes, they are excellent writing exercises for novelists.
Mina Witteman has published a Little Golden Book, seven middle grade novels, and over 40 short stories in the Netherlands. She is an active volunteer for the Society of Childrens Book Writers and Illustrators in the United States and Europe and currently holds the position of International Published Authors' Coordinator. She is also the Program Advisor for Children's and Young Adult programming for the Bay Area Book Festival.
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Her "method writing" approach is truly fascinating—and very brave. I got chills reading about her crazy sail boat experience. I can't wait to hear about her San Francisco experiences through her writing!
Mina's approach is AMAZING, isn't it?!?
Wow, Mina. I had no idea that you used such a hands-on approach to your writing. That is awesome…and gutsy…and did I say awesome yet? It's just like learning a language. If you immerse yourself in it, you learn faster. So, with the story, if you live it, you can give it (the stoy) your best writing.
And the new book sounds wonderful. Are you writing it in Dutch or English?
Mina is a wonderful teacher as well as a writer – we are very lucky to have her sharing her talents in the San Francisco Bay Area!


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Michael Shaw, Baron Shaw of Northstead
Michael Norman Shaw, Baron Shaw of Northstead (9 October 1920 – January 2021) was a British Conservative Party politician. He was a Member of Parliament (MP) from 1960 to 1964 and from 1966 to 1992. He was a member of the National Liberal, before becoming a Conservative. He was born in Leeds, West Yorkshire.
From 1973 to 1979, he was a Member of the European Parliament.
Shaw turned 100 in October 2020.[1][2] He died three months later in January 2021.[3]
↑ "Oral history: SHAW, Michael (b.1920)". The History of Parliament. Retrieved 14 July 2016.
↑ "Michael Shaw interviewed by Paul Seaward". British Library Sound Archive. Retrieved 26 January 2017.
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[n] the organic process of bearing flowers; "you will stop all bloom if you let the flowers go to seed"
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ANFREL Hosts Roundtable on Transparency and Integrity in Elections
From November 10-11, the Asian Network for Free Elections (ANFREL), in partnership with the National Citizens' Movement for Free Elections (NAMFREL), hosted a Roundtable Discussion on Transparency and Integrity in Elections in Manila, Philippines. The roundtable convened election management bodies (EMBs) and citizen election observer groups from five countries - Burma, Cambodia, Indonesia, Philippines and Timor Leste - to discuss opportunities and challenges of advancing open election data in Southeast Asia. . The roundtable builds off of the 2016 Asian Electoral Stakeholder Forum III (AESF III), where the Bali commitments - eight open election data-related commitments to bolster electoral integrity and transparency - were drafted.
The roundtable convened GNDEM members Transparency International Cambodia (TIC), Committee for Free and Fair Elections in Cambodia (COMFREL), the People's Alliance for Credible Elections (PACE) from Burma and NAMFREL, as well as Perludem and People's Voter Education Networks (JPPR) from Indonesia. Election management body representatives from Timor Leste, Indonesia and the Philippines also attended, allowing for the Indonesian and Filipino groups to directly collaborate with EMBs from their countries on plans for increasing open election data.
The roundtable enabled the electoral stakeholders to review the nine open election data principles as stipulated by the Open Election Data Initiative (OEDI). The EMBs and the observer groups then presented on their respective efforts to promote electoral transparency. The National Election Commission (Comissão Nacional de Eleições, CNE) in Timor Leste shared its efforts to provide results tabulation data in real-time, while making information available online. The General Elections Commission (Komisi Pemilihan Umum, KPU) in Indonesia highlighted its efforts to enhance transparency of their commissioner selection process. They also emphasized their work in creating specific information systems for various parts of the electoral process, such as systems on candidate information and campaign finance. The observer groups also described their challenges to enhancing transparency in elections, yet discussed how they have been able to use available data. The groups from Cambodia expressed concerns and challenges regarding the limited amount of data shared online or made public in any format. In Indonesia, JPPR analyzed campaign finance reports with data made readily available. Perludem manually entered election data to convert it into machine-readable format, and has worked closely with the KPU on open data issues. In Burma, PACE stressed that, while there have been advances in obtaining election data, there remain challenges in opening key election data, such as the voters list.
The civil society and EMB participants then prioritized the electoral integrity challenges and priorities in their countries, and completed an assessment of the openness of related election data with respect to the nine open election data principles. They then brainstormed several recommendations for the future, including promoting greater coordination between regional EMBs, seeking opportunities to share comparative experience between regional peers on implementing open election data policies and practices, and engaging other electoral stakeholders, including additional government officials and political parties. They also advocated for additional open election data materials for groups and EMBs to learn more about best practices across Asia and advanced election data themes, and for leveraging GNDEM to facilitate sharing of open election data resources among election observation groups.
The roundtable participants and ANFREL hope to build off of this event at next year's Asian Electoral Stakeholder Forum IV, which will convene citizen election observers, election management bodies and other stakeholders in Colombo, Sri Lanka, with the theme "Promoting and Defending Democratic Elections Together."
In more than 90 countries on five continents since 1986, millions of citizens have joined nonpartisan election monitoring efforts to safeguard electoral integrity, help create governmental and political accountability, contribute to mitigating potentials for politically motivated violence and promote the right of citizens to participate in public affairs. The widespread development of nonpartisan election monitoring around the world is tangible evidence of citizen desire for responsive, transparent, democratic governance.
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It's another busy week in London town, kicking off with Dan Deacon at Islington Assembly Hall on Monday. This show is in honour of his new album, Gliss Riffer, out later this month. It's an entirely self-produced record, which he's described as "easily the most fun I've ever had making a record" – sounds good to us.
Following in the footsteps of Yoko Ono, David Bowie, Nick Cave, Jarvis Cocker, Patti Smith, John Peel and reams of super-impressive, mega-famous folk, David Byrne has been announced at the curator of this year's Meltdown festival. The highlight of the Southbank Centre's summer programme, Byrne will take over its venues on 17-28 August with a series of handpicked artists. Nothing has been announced yet, but with collaborators including St Vincent, Brian Eno, Paul Simon, Fatboy Slim, Arcade Fire and Anna Calvi, the former Talking Heads frontman has plenty of old pals to call on.


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What a fun Wedding day we spent wth Traci and Derek at Ivy Hills Country Club in Cincinnati! It was a gorgeous Fall day, the bridal party was having a great time. They had the perfect touches to their wedding with hand written letters and gifts. We love when couples add their own personal and sentimental touches to their wedding day! Their Same Day Edit premiered just after dinner at their Reception. Enjoy!
We had an incredible time with Claire and Wade on their wedding day in Cincinnati! It was an honor to tell their wedding story and to know they love it so much. Don't take it from me though, here's an email Claire sent after I delivered it- "Holy cow. What can we say? We're speechless. You made the bride who didn't cry on her wedding day CRY at reliving her wedding day. And all we want to do is watch this over and over again! Incredible job Steve. Thank you so much for the devotion you put into this. We love it and are truly speechless. Thank you for making a true piece of art that allows us to relive our day so truly. We can't thank you enough!" Enjoy their wedding video.
Claire and Wade from Studio Z Films on Vimeo.
Wow what a night premiering this Same Day Edit! Gigi and Chip's stunning Cincinnati wedding was featured in the Summer edition of Inside Weddings! This unbelievable black and white themed wedding included live entertainment, custom black and white dance floor, strolling entertainers, stunning florals, decor and more. Viva bella events created this incredible event that was like nothing we have never seen before. It was was the most incredible day.


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Here's a way to stop losing your JUUL so often!
There should be a plastic ID holder or a key ring at the end of the retractable string. Remove the piece with pliers or by unwinding the key ring.
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Take a piece of duct tape and wrap it around the string and JUUL. Tape it near the bottom. It should look something like this. Congratulations! You are finished!
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I didn't have a specific intention before I left for my week in Sydney, but the city quickly set one for me—to find my place.
The idea for me to find my place was first brought to my attention in Kauai—but I put it up on a shelf while I sifted through all the earth shattering repercussions of a midlife transition that happened as a result of that journey. But, Sydney made it impossible for me to ignore the likelihood that my hometown of San Diego wasn't a good fit for me—and may, in fact, be a significant contributor to a feeling that things are not as they should be in my life.
There are many parallels between Sydney and San Diego—the English language, a temperate climate, a beach/surf culture, a downtown on the water, and a steady flow of tourists. But, as similar as they are, I saw some major differences.
Even smack in the middle of the downtown business district, there are trees, parks and an abundance of interior and exterior spaces that are actually appreciated and used by the people who live and work there.
Unlike San Diego's disjointed tourist-dominated waterfront, Sydney's is extremely walkable, jam packed with treasures, and teaming with locals who will actually look you in the eye and say the Australian version of hello ("G'day Mate!").
The city and the local businesses make a concerted effort to have the main commercial areas be more than just tourist destinations. There are more quality restaurants, a vibrant weekly outdoor market, and tons of cultural events and performances. The street buskers add a whole other layer of flavor and no one can resist the strolling by the opera house and Harbour Bridge.
The city's Botanic Gardens are like no other urban park I've ever visited. Less like a park and more like a stunning cage-less zoo, the gardens are filled with wild cockatiels, thousands of bats, marveling tourists and locals soaking it all up. And, then there's the zoo, an aquarium, museums, beaches and the very cool looking Luna Amusement Park.
In just seven days in Sydney, I had several especially memorable connections with very special people.
Every morning, my husband and I had breakfast in the upstairs "Club" and were served by a young Indonesian woman named Wina. By the end of the week, I had learned all about her family—and she about mine.
My crazy stroke of good luck that landed me a private Harbour Bridge climb also gave me the gift of my personal guide, Mick. We talked for hours—about the bridge, Sydney and life. He shared intimate details of his unique journey and reassured me that all was as it should be with mine and my son's.
My effort to connect with our server at one of our nightly dinners was not only appreciated, but enthusiastically reciprocated. My reward was a mind blowing experience at the Botanic Gardens that I would have missed if not for his insider info.
Given similar geographical and human resources, I'm baffled why my city falls woefully short of Sydney. But, I'm starting to understand that I need to be in a place that doesn't. I definitely think there's something to this whole "soul" thing.
I don't know where it is yet—which is not a problem since I can't go anywhere anytime soon—but, I am going to pay close attention on future wanders so I'll be able to find my place and get myself there as soon as I'm able.


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"Sinister Hand" 2016
Long ago, during the 17th century, the O'Neills and O'Reillys were two revolutionary Irish families. They formed a rowing competition to reserve rights to some highly regarded land. The two rowing teams agreed that the first to touch the land, after rowing across the lake, would become ruler of the land. O'Neill's boat was falling behind so a member of the crew grabbed his own sword, cut off his hand and threw it ashore, winning the title to rule the land. This land still remains in the family.
63% Grenache, 16% Syrah, 16% Mourvèdre, 5% Cinsault
"91+ points. Moderately saturated medium red. Perfumed, highly nuanced nose offers scents of red raspberry, cherry, meat, red licorice, spices and purple sage, plus a whiff of graphite minerality and a faintly candied quality that carries through onto the palate. Savory and classically dry, with its boysenberry and blackberry fruit flavors complemented by salty minerality. The tannins are fairly light but firm." (vinous)
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I think cookies are an excellent and thoughtful way to show love, friendship, and Christmas cheer this season. In case you are the type who really enjoys baking cookies, but you don't need the additional calories, here is a list to consider of some people who may enjoy your tasty treat. Remember, try to include a personalized note to the receiver. Your kind works may just change their whole week around!
1. Your mail man or UPS man. I have noticed that my mail man has been running late these days. I really don't think that is his fault. I think he is out delivering lots and lots of packages and Christmas cards this time of year. Yes, I know he gets paid to do that, but I don't think that matters. He is still working hard, and giving him cookies is a great way to encourage him.
2. The single widower. That's not a typo. I meant to say 'widower.' There are lots of older gentlemen who have lost their spouse. (Sometimes it makes me want to cry when I see them alone at McDonalds drinking their coffee.) Some of these men had wives who used to do all their cooking and baking most of their married life. Making cookies is a little out of their comfort zone. If you take them a tray of cookies, they may enjoy taking something homemade to their family gathering this year.
3. Your cashier at your grocery store. Do you shop at the same grocery store every week? Have you ever considered going to the same cashier every time? I have done this, and even though they see lots of people every day at the store, they will start to remember you. I have slowly started to learn their names and make small talk. I have never taken them cookies before, but its something that I know my hardworking Aldi employee would feel noticed and appreciated by.
4. Your trash truck driver. Yep, our garbage truck drivers are indeed paid for their job. They are also, though, providing a service to our home and community. They keep it clean and haul off our trash every week. I'm thankful for them, and they are at the top of my list for making some cookies.
5. Someone who lives away from home. This category is really very broad. It can range from a college student to a family with several children living away from extended family. Traveling can be hard and many families who'd like to be together just can't. Those living away may unintentionally feel left out. Remember they need cookies too!
6. Your handy-man. We recently had new windows installed. Throughout the installation process, our worker man spent a lot of time in our home. We made an attempt to get to know him and he seemed to enjoy talking to us as he went about his work. Because we plan on having him back to help us with additional projects around the home, this would be a great way to be intentional on reaching out to him (not for business, but to truly get to know him and let him know we appreciate his work).
7. A new mom. Most anyone who has had children in their home know that kids bring many blessings yet also many hardships. They are so very dependent on parents and can make holiday traditions a bit cumbersome or more chaotic than expected. If you know of a family with a new little baby in tow, help make Mom's life a little easier. Even if they don't eat them, she can give them away as though she made them herself.
8. Someone who has been especially helpful to you. Have you recently had anyone encourage you through a hard time? Do you meet with any friends on a regular basis who you love to see? Do you have a regular babysitter who loves your children well? Have your friends recently helped you move or repaint your house?
9. Someone who has lost a loved one. Holidays can be especially tough when someone you love is no longer with you. Sometimes traditions are forgotten or just too difficult to carry on that following Christmas. Depending on the relationship you have with this person, you could ask if there is a specific recipe they would enjoy, or you can just simply choose your own and send them a simple note.
10. A single person. Whether we know a widow, widower, or one who has never married, they may feel overlooked at the holidays. They may not have family to open presents with on Christmas morning. The people we call our immediate family changes and morphs as families grow older and little ones are born.
What are your favorite cookies to make at Christmas?
This is a useful and kind article. I appreciate the list of people that you've created and the fact that it makes me think of people that I could give cookies to.


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A Syrian war-monitoring group said Friday suspected Israeli strikes hit a military base overnight in central Syria housing Lebanon's militant Hezbollah group alongside other factions allied with the Damascus government.
It was not clear if there were any casualties at the Dabaa air base and surrounding areas in central Homs province, the Britain-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said. The base, north of the town of al-Qusair near the border with Lebanon, was captured by Hezbollah in 2013 from rebels, marking a turning point in the group's role in the Syrian war.
Syria's state media reported late Thursday that a military base in central Syria came under attack from "enemy" fire and that Syrian air defenses responded. State SANA news agency reported loud explosions at the Dabaa airbase.
Syrian forces on alert as Trump mulls US response
The Israeli military is believed to be behind dozens of airstrikes in recent years against Hezbollah, Iran, and Syrian military positions. The U.S. and Israeli governments have viewed Iran's role in Syria as a threat to Israel and have threatened action.
Syria's government forces have relied on support from the Iranian-backed Hezbollah and other regional militias to fight Syrian rebels and Islamic State militants in the conflict, now in its eighth year.
The Observatory also raised the death toll from Wednesday night airstrikes in eastern Syria to 14 pro-government fighters, all but two foreign nationals. The Syrian-run media blamed the U.S-led coalition fighting IS for the strikes on military positions between the towns of Boukamal and Hmeimeh in the eastern Deir el-Zour province.
The Observatory said it also suspects coalition aircraft were behind the attack but the Pentagon said it had "no information" to substantiate such reports.
The U.S-led coalition and the Syrian opposition it backs, as well as Syrian government troops and allied militias are separately fighting IS remnants still holed up in country's east. Iraqi forces have also collaborated with both the Syrian government and the U.S-led coalition against IS. On Friday, Iraq said its warplanes struck two sites belonging to IS in eastern Syria.
The U.S.-backed forces are operating east of the Euphrates River and the government and allied troops west of it. But they have come to blows at times.
In February, U.S. military launched rare airstrikes and artillery rounds against Syrian government-backed troops after as many as 500 attackers started what appeared to be a coordinated attack on U.S.-backed Syrian forces and U.S. advisers in Deir el-Zour. U.S. officials said the strikes were in self-defense after pro-government forces began firing artillery and tank rounds at the U.S.-backed Syrian Democratic Forces. About 100 of the attackers were killed, including a number of Russian contractors.
The Observatory reported a series of explosions late Tuesday in government-held neighborhoods in the city of Deir el-Zour, which the regime captured late last year from IS. The Observatory said it believed they were U.S.-led coalition airstrikes. There was no immediate comment from the coalition.
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This course provides historical perspective on African Americans and the politics of economic class within black urban spaces from the end of Reconstruction to the post-World War II era. It focuses on the development of an upwardly mobile urban black middle class, and impoverished black urban "underclass," since the 1960s. Students are encouraged to have taken one of three courses: AAAS 104, AAAS 106, or AAAS 306. (Same as AAAS 328.) LEC.