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Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare Review
By Ned Jordan
Advanced Warfare takes Call of Duty almost fifty years into the future. A half century of weapons advancement has changed the face of warfare, giving rise to walker tanks, smart grenades, and exoskeletons. This last bit of tech has the biggest impact on the game, both in the single player campaign and multiplayer modes, giving your soldier superhuman capabilities. While you won't be giving Superman any competition, you will be able to jump ten feet into the air, perform boost-assisted dodges and slides, and access special exoskeleton capabilities such as shield and cloak. The exoskeletons inject a new level of excitement into the franchise without unbalancing the game or breaking the core gameplay that has made Call of Duty the premier shooter franchise in videogaming. If you've sat on the sidelines for the past iteration or two of the series, now is the time to (boost) jump back in.
I realize that many of you will jump right into multiplayer without giving the campaign a second look, but I'm going to start by looking at the single player campaign - not just because the game recommends that you do, presumably to get practice with all of the exoskeleton's capabilities, but because I enjoy playing through the single player campaigns in shooters and I know that there are plenty of gamers who play Call of Duty games primarily for the campaigns. I was pretty disappointed in the Ghosts single player campaign, primarily because the story was ridiculous and the missions felt more like a disjoint collection of missions than a coherent campaign. The Advanced Warfare campaign more than makes up for that misstep.
Let's begin with the story, which opens with Seoul under siege during a North Korean invasion. You play as Jack Mitchel, a young US Marine being literally dropped into combat for the first time along with his buddy Will Irons. Your dropship introduction to combat lets you know from the get-go that you're witnessing the future of warfare, a fact soon reinforced as you get your feet wet with your exoskeleton. The exoskeleton is a valuable tool for moving across a bombed out cityscape - you can leap across gaps that once were floors within a building or safely drop down to the street below. The opening level is just a prologue to warfare in the future, and the story soon moves beyond the conventional nation-state conflict to the future of terrorism and corporate warfare waged by private military corporations, or PMCs. The story raises some provocative and scary warnings about the future of technology, and it will have you thinking about those points long after you've completed the campaign. Overall the story is a believable tale of a future history in which too much power is given to PMCs and the people who lead them, and the story's impact on the player is increased by several factors.
First, it helps to play the game as a single protagonist. While this may require a little suspension of disbelief (how often is one soldier involved in every critical confrontation in a worldwide conflict?), it does keep the cast of characters more manageable and makes the story more personal. Next, the missions support the story, rather than the story serving as a way to tie together a collection of disjoint missions. It sounds like a simple concept, but it's important for immersion and enjoyment of the campaign and Advanced Warfare gets it right. Next-gen tech certainly helps with the immersion factor - the cutscenes in the campaign are incredible. They are so seamlessly integrated into the action that I often thought that I was still playing the game for a moment before I realized that I was watching a scripted event that had taken over.
The technology used to capture the actors' actions and expressions results in cutscenes that are at times hard to discern from actual video and as a result the performances have a huge impact on the story. Which leads us to the role of the PMC Atlas Corporation's CEO Jonathan Irons played by Kevin Spacey. Spacey approaches the role with the same immersion and intensity he does with all of his film work - he doesn't simply mail it in because this is a video game. I was so impressed with his performance and the way that he made Irons feel like a real person rather than a videogame character, that I recommend playing the campaign just to watch Spacey in action.
The single player campaign isn't enjoyable simply for its story and actors' performances, though, the missions are fun to play as well. You'll have plenty of chances to control advanced weaponry, my personal favorite being the walking mech arsenal known as the AST, but the levels that I enjoyed the most were those that opened things up for you. Call of Duty campaigns have always been linear affairs, and while the latter entries in the series pushed the walls back a little bit, you've always been contained to a small and managed playground. While Advanced Warfare's campaign levels are still linear, some of them are more open than any level in a Call of Duty game. This is the first entry in the series in which I actually felt that I had some freedom in deciding how to accomplish some of the objectives, and that replaying some of the missions could result in a different experience the second time through.
Another feature of the campaign that warrants mention is that is the progression system. The game will track a number of your statistics across missions, number of kills and headshots, intel found, that sort of thing. When you reach a milestone in one of these categories you earn an upgrade point that you can spend to upgrade your exoskeleton and your abilities. You can increase your health, reduce weapon kickback, add additional grenade slots, and a number of other things. What's more is that these upgrades not only carry through your campaign, they are persistent across campaigns. You can play through the campaign at the regular difficulty level and purchase a number of upgrades as you do, and then take on a higher difficulty level with a stronger soldier. It's a great idea, not just for the upgrades but because I really liked seeing the statistics that are tracked during the campaign. How else would I have known that I had to score hundreds of kills to complete the campaign?
Before moving on to the multiplayer, I should answer that question that's always on the mind of gamers looking to buy a game: how long will it take to complete the campaign? I'd say that an average player playing at the regular difficulty should get about eight hours of gameplay out of the campaign on the first play-through, but of course your mileage may vary.
There are a number of gamers who enjoy the single player campaigns in Call of Duty games, but find the multiplayer modes too challenging or intimidating. If you're one of those gamers, then you should still stick around while we move our attention to the multiplayer game because I'm going to start with a look at the Combat Readiness mode. This is the perfect mode for players completely new to Call of Duty multiplayer or for those who are simply looking for a little multiplayer fun here and there without the need to worry about being little more than stats fodder for high level players' kill to death ratios.
Combat Readiness is a true "jump in and play" mode. You don't have to spend any time trying to figure out how to put together your loadout because not only are you provided with a set of loadouts designed to support different styles of play, custom loadouts aren't even allowed in this mode. Pick your loadout based on whether you want to try a "run and gun" style of play or play in a "support" role, or simply select "balanced" and go to it. Since everyone selects from the same loadouts, everyone is on an equal footing weapons-wise and you don't have to worry about bringing a level one peashooter into a match filled with high level assault weapons packed with attachments. Another fun feature of this mode is that players are given kill streak perks at random without the need to build up long a kill streak first. If you never get to play with all the various kinds of aerial strike, death-from-above kill streak perks, here's your chance to have some fun with them in a multiplayer match. In Combat Readiness mode you don't even have to worry too much about highly skilled players jumping into the mode simply to get their griefing jollies - Combat Readiness mode will identify dominating players and restrict their access to the mode, locking them out of the game for 24 hours.
Combat Readiness is a great mode for learning and for some pure multiplayer fun, but it would also be nice to have something similar to this mode that would help gamers learn more about loadouts and weapons and such. Jumping into multiplayer straight from Combat Readiness can still be a little intimidating, and new players are still forced to take their lumps from higher level players until they can level up enough to unlock the gear to compete on a more equal footing. However, there are a couple of features that help mitigate this a bit.
The first is that the game provides a few pre-made loadouts similar to those found in Combat Readiness mode. When you start out, there's not much you can do with your custom loadouts as you won't have unlocked enough weapons, attachments, or perks to even hit the cap on your loadout. Instead you can simply pick "run and gun" and get right to running and gunning.
The other feature is the loot drops. You earn loot drops during matches, and you don't have to dominate a match to earn one - it seems that they can even be earned while you're mired in a death streak. After the match you can open your loot crates and see what's inside. Loot includes gear that you can use to customize the look of your multiplayer character (known as your operative in the game), short-term match bonuses (like double XP, woot), and advanced weapons. Taking a page from MMOs, the loot in the game comes in different levels of rarity - Enlisted, Profession, and Elite - so picking up an Elite weapon when you're a low-level player can be a godsend. And if you get something that you don't want, say a sniper rifle when you prefer the intimacy of a shotgun, you can trade your loot in for experience.
Sometimes you won't know if you want to keep a weapon or trade it in for experience until you try it out, but it would be bad if you found out that you hated a weapon the hard way during a match. That's where the Virtual Firing Range comes in. You can visit the range between matches to test out your weapon on a variety of moving targets and see if it's to your liking.
As I mentioned, loot includes gear and clothing for your operator. Advanced Warfare gives you more options to customize the look of your operator than ever before in a Call of Duty game. And since it's hard to appreciate the looks created by other players when in the midst of a multiplayer match, you can check out all of the other players in the pre-game lobby, rotating them to check out their custom exoskeletons as well. The player browsing also extends to loadouts, so you can see what weapons other players are using.
While on the topic of loadouts, I should mention that Advanced Warfare increases the Pick-10 system (basically the cap on the number of perks and weapons attachments you can pick for your custom class) to a Pick-13 system. The increase comes with more customization options, including the capability to customize score streak awards so you can, say, turn the remote turret award into a rocket turret award instead.
The Pick-13 system also extends to exoskeleton abilities. Boost abilities - jump, slide, dodge, etc. all come for free for all players, but you can also equip capabilities like shielding, health boost, and foot speed. Exo abilities are pretty powerful, so to keep them in check they are battery operated, and once you've depleted your battery it takes a long time to recharge it (except if you die, of course).
If you've played Call of Duty games recently, most of the twelve modes in Advanced Warfare will be familiar to you. Kill Confirmed (in which kills don't count until you collect a downed player's dog tags) seems to be a part of the regular Call of Duty lineup now, and it's good to see that it is. Momentum is a returning mode of sorts in that it's inspired by World at War's War mode. It's a tug of war of sorts in which five capture points exist, but only one is active at a time. Momentum builds as your team captures points and scores kills, making it easier to capture the next point. Lose a point, though, and that momentum is reset.
Uplink is a new mode in Advanced Warfare, and it's such a blast to play that it will probably be a staple of future Call of Duty games. Two goals are placed on opposite sides of the map and a satellite drone is dropped onto the map. Each team competes to grab the drone and bring it to the opponent's goal, with one point scored for throwing the satellite through the goal and two for jumping through the goal with the satellite in hand. The player carrying the drone can't shoot while carrying it, but can pass it to other players, which makes passing the drone to a pursuing player and then shooting him while he's suddenly struck with the drone a valid and effective tactic.
The game includes thirteen core maps, some of which include dynamic features. For example, Defender, which is set at the base of the Golden Gate Bridge features a tsunami that comes in and floods a portion of the map, and Riot, set in an abandoned prison which includes prisoner control systems that are still active. All of the maps are designed to take advantage of the vertical nature of the gameplay that's created by the exoskeletons, but there are still plenty of indoor areas where boost jump won't help you at all.
The exoskeletons make the multiplayer game play faster than previous Call of Duty games. Players can scale obstacles, reach high points, and cross the maps relatively quickly. You'll need to develop the skills to take out other players in the middle of a boost jump while you're boosting yourself, and cover and elevated firing positions are not as safe as they used to be. It's all a lot of fun, but it will take a little adjustment to get used to the new play style.
Multiplayer gaming in Advanced Warfare isn't all competitive, there's a co-op mode as well. In co-op, one to four players (yes, it can be played solo) work together to survive as long as possible in what it is essentially a horde mode. To keep things interesting, the game randomly changes the objective between waves of attackers, so you'll often have to do more than simply survive. Enemies get progressively more difficult, and you'll need to make it far enough in the initial maps to unlock the more challenging maps. Co-op mode is fun in Advanced Warfare, and is the kind of mode best played with friends looking to get farther than their previous best.
Overall, Advanced Warfare delivers a complete and enjoyable Call of Duty experience. The single player campaign is excellent, with an engrossing story and enjoyable missions. Multiplayer delivers the Call of Duty experience, including lightning fast frame rates and responsive controls, but adds a whole new layer of challenge and excitement with the exo abilities and boost-assisted maneuvers. This isn't simply an annual release of a long-running franchise; it's an exciting new chapter in the Call of Duty saga.
Final Rating: 90%. Advanced Warfare gives the Call of Duty franchise a big boost.


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CU Buffs women's basketball fueled by…
CU Buffs women's basketball fueled by preseason projections
Pac-12 coaches picked Colorado to finish last in conference
BEST 1 BOULDER, CO – OCTOBER 16, 2019: Maura Singer, left and Annika Jank, conduct a playful interview during the University of Colorado basketball media day and practice on October 16, 2019. (photo by Cliff Grassmick/Staff Photographer)
Quinessa Caylao-Do talks to the media during the University of Colorado basketball media day and practice on Oct. 16, 2019.
Mya Hollingshed warms up during the University of Colorado basketball media day and practice on Oct. 16, 2019.
BOULDER, CO – OCTOBER 16, 2019: Head WBB coach, JR Payne, talks at the press conference during the University of Colorado basketball media day and practice on October 16, 2019. (photo by Cliff Grassmick/Staff Photographer)
Aubrey Knight, left and Annika Jank, conduct a playful interview during the University of Colorado basketball media day and practice on Oct. 16, 2019.
Peanut Tuitele talks to the media during the University of Colorado basketball media day and practice on Oct. 16, 2019.
Peanut Tuitele, left and Annika Jank, conduct a playful interview during the University of Colorado basketball media day and practice on Oct. 16, 2019.
Maura Singer warms up during the University of Colorado basketball media day and practice on Oct. 16, 2019.
Annika Jank, left, and Quinessa Caylao-Do, relax before the University of Colorado basketball media day and practice on Oct. 16, 2019.
Jaylyn Sherrod talks to the press during the University of Colorado basketball media day and practice on Oct. 16, 2019.
Zuzanna Kulinska warms up during the University of Colorado basketball media day and practice on Oct. 16, 2019.
Lesila Finau talks to the media during the University of Colorado basketball media day and practice on Oct. 16, 2019.
By Brian Howell | bhowell@prairiemountainmedia.com | Boulder Daily Camera
PUBLISHED: October 16, 2019 at 6:19 pm | UPDATED: October 18, 2019 at 9:50 am
Preseason predictions don't mean a whole lot, other than giving fans an idea of the teams that are supposed to be good around the country or in a given conference.
When the results of the Pac-12 women's basketball coaches poll were released last week, however, it had meaning to the Colorado Buffaloes.
Coaches around the league picked the Buffs to finish last – and they weren't very close to 11th place California in the voting.
"It's a huge motivator," CU head coach JR Payne said Wednesday at the Buffs' annual media day. "We talked about it on the stretching circle the very next day with our team and I told them … 'People don't know a lot about you guys, but that doesn't mean anything other than every day you have an opportunity to prove to people what you're capable of being.'"
The last-place projection was no surprise, considering the Buffs finished at the bottom a year ago (12-18, 2-16 Pac-12) and lost their top two scorers – Kennedy Leonard and Alexis Robinson – to graduation. Leonard, who graduated as the program's all-time leader in assists, was CU's top player the last four years.
Despite the losses, Payne comes into her fourth season at CU optimistic that the program is ready to take steps forward. The Buffs are 44-50 under Payne, while trending the wrong direction. They went 17-16 and played in the WNIT in her first year, followed by 15-16 in her second and then last year's disappointment.
"(The process has been) slower than I wanted it to be, certainly," Payne said. "But if I came in with a realistic expectation and a realistic understanding of what it takes to build and grow a program properly, then no, it hasn't taken any longer (than expected). I've been very, very patient and diligent in bringing in the right type of people that will be successful on the basketball court here, as well as in our community and in the classroom. And I think that's why I can sit here and say how much I love my team right now."
Success on the court has been lacking thus far, but Payne said she doesn't feel any external pressure.
"There's no one that puts any more pressure on themselves than I do – for myself and for our team," she said. "I really do feel like we have a great opportunity ahead of us based on our personnel, the number of returners, the cohesiveness of our team, and then just the fact that we have way more veterans than we've had."
While the Buffs will miss Leonard and Robinson, they played big chunks of the season without them last year when they were injured. That gave youngsters, including point guard Sila Finau, who was a freshman last year, playing time that would not have been there otherwise. Finau is a more confident player this year.
The Buffs are boosted by the return of senior Quinessa Caylao-Do (11.1 points per game, 4.2 rebounds per game) and junior Mya Hollingshed (10.8, 6.6) to the starting lineup, as well as having sophomores Peanut Tuitele (7.3, 5.4) and Emma Clarke (4.6, 3.2) much more comfortable with a year of experience under their belts.
Tuitele, freshman Charlotte Whittaker and sophomore Kai Volcy give the Buffs three talented – although still developing – players in the paint. Going three deep in the post allows junior Annika Jank (6.0, 4.2) to move to the wing, which is a better fit for her game. Jank got stronger this year and excited to work on the wing.
The return of Aubrey Knight from shoulder surgery and the addition of a freshman class that includes point guard Jaylyn Sherrod provide the Buffs even more depth than they've had recently.
In addition, the Buffs believe they have better chemistry as a team.
"I've coached really talented teams that were not as successful as maybe the lesser talented teams that did have great chemistry," Payne said. "And we're in a place right now where I see things happening in practice (that display good chemistry)."
Trying to climb the standings in the Pac-12 – which is arguably the deepest conference in the country – won't be easy, but the pieces are in place for the Buffs to at least carry some confidence into the season.
"After seeing the poll, I was like, 'No, we are here to make a statement to everyone out there that we are not meant to be 12th,'" Tuitele said. "I just think overall as a team we've become stronger, faster, more connected, no clicks and we're just so close. And I think we're going to be a way different ball team."
Brian Howell
Brian Howell has worked for Prairie Mountain Publishing since 2004 and has covered the Colorado Buffaloes since 2010.
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ERIC: Yeah, I guess. Wow, those protestors are persistent… it's been a week, and they're just drawing more customers!
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It was a long-term plan. I'm pretty proud of it.
That was so amazing, it melted my pantaloons.
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Oh wait – just read that "white-washed the media" bit and totally got the reference.


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In Tamil Nadu, 38 centres witnessed Ayyappa Jyothi which stretched up to Vivekananda Rock Memorial.
Former DGP T.P. Senkumar takes part in 'Ayyappa Jyothi' at Kilimanoor in Thiruvananthapuram on Wednesday.
Thiruvananthapuram: Thousands of people lined up along the 765-km stretch between Kasaragod and Thiruvananthapuram to attend the Ayyappa Jyothi organised by the Sabarimala Karma Samithi to protect the traditions and customs at Sabarimala from 6 p.m. to 6.30 p.m. on Wednesday. The event was held from Sree Dharma Sastha Temple at Hosangadi in Kasaragod to Kaliyyikkavila in Kanyakumari district of Tamil Nadu to counter the women's wall programme planned by the LDF government on New Year's day.
The samithi had objected to the Supreme Court verdict allowing young women to enter Sabarimala and the hasty manner in which the LDF government tried to implement it. BJP state president P. S. Sreedharan Pillai lighted the Ayyappa Jyothi at the protest pandal in front of the secretariat, where general secretary Sobha Surendran is observing an indefinite fast.
Mr Pillai claimed that the jyothi was a huge success and said the women's wall will crack up.
"The LDF government cannot mobilise lakhs of people like our Ayyappa Jyothi. The government may cover the gaps by bringing in men," he said.
Ms Sobha Surendran also came out of the pandal and stood with the protestors along with BJP MLA O. Rajagopal, who read out a message. The protest was held on the NH till Angamaly and also on the MC Road. The priest of Sree Dharma Sastha Temple of Hosangadi lit the jyothi from the Sreekovil and transferred it to Swami Yogananda Saraswathi and Kapilashram Uttarakashi Ramachandra Swami.
In Tamil Nadu, 38 centres witnessed Ayyappa Jyothi which stretched up to Vivekananda Rock Memorial. The Karma Samithi claimed that over 10 lakh people participated in the event across the state, which was jointly supported by the BJP, RSS and NSS. NSS general secretary Sukumaran Nair watched the lighting of the jyothi in front of NSS headquarters at Perunna, where he offered floral tributes at the NSS founder's tomb. He was accompanied by all the director board members of the NSS. But they remained inside the headquarters where Mr Nair could be seen talking on his mobile phone. Every day, it is Mr Nair who lights the lamp before the Mannam samadhi.
Former Travancore Devaswom Board president G. Raman Nair led the jyothi at Perunna when Mr Nair lighted the lamp before the samadhi. Prominent people who participated in the event included former DGP T. P. Senkumar at Kilimanoor in Thiruvananthapuram, former Public Service Commission chairman K. S. Radhakrishnan at Angamaly in Ernakulam district and Suresh Gopi in Kaliyikkavila, Tamil Nadu. Others included Advaithashramam head, Swami Chidananda Puri of Kolathur in Kozhikode, former prison DGP M. G. A. Raman, writer Madambu Kunjikuttan and member of the erstwhile Pandalam royal family, P. G. Sasikumara Varma. The jyothi was lit at Sabarimala by the organisers of the samithi. Hindu Aikya Vedhi president K. P. Sasikala took part in the programme in Thrissur.
The samithi claimed that over two lakh people attended the protest in Kozhikode alone. Women and men started assembling from 5 p.m. onwards across the state and in parts of the border areas in Tamil Nadu. Former BJP state president P. K. Krishnadas and RSS state working committee member Valsan Thillankeri, who had courted controversy at Sabarimala when he entered the 18 floors without the Irumudikettu, took part in the programme at Muthalakulam grounds, Kozhikode.
Earlier, Mr Senkumar said in a television interview that the jyothi was being organised to remove darkness and bring in light.
"What is wrong if I take part in it? The government should have focussed on flood relief measures instead of organising the women protest wall," he said.
"Those who are raising allegations against me had tried to trap me in fake cases and failed," he said. "I will decide in which programme I should participate as I have the constitutional right to do so. Some people like it and some don't. The LDF Government can provide relief to the flood-affected people if they take half the effort needed for raising the women's wall," he added.


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London is a place of great architecture, beautiful sights and… fish and chips, all of which warrant further exploration. Where better to explore the city from than its epicentre? You won't get a more central location than our luxury serviced apartments, perfect for both business and leisure travellers. All of our serviced apartments are a short tube (London's underground system) ride from London's iconic landmarks: the Millennium Eye, the shopping hub of the West End, Camden market and the impressive Wembley Stadium – and that's just for starters.
London doesn't have to be all go, go, go – if you've had enough sightseeing, why not settle into one of the city's many pubs for a pint and a toasted sandwich, to sit back and watch the world go by. Get spirited away in this hub of history, throng of visitors and endless possibility, all with the pleasure of knowing that you have a little slice of home to go back to at the end of the day – with a fully equipped kitchen, flat screen TV and free WiFi in Staycity's serviced apartments.
Tips for visiting London
Like the rest of the UK, London cars drive on the left and the local currency is the British Pound (GBP) rather than the Euro, so if London is a stop on your European tour you'll need to get some British pounds (£).
The city is highly dense in places with towering skyscrapers and commercial buildings, but it's also packed with leafy suburban areas to relax in peacefully. Tourists and locals alike mix at waterside pubs, quaint cafes and well-known landmarks, with more than enough to keep everyone entertained.
The capital is a hub of art and history, with art galleries, museums and theatres dotted on every city centre corner (and beyond). Although incredibly broad, there's no doubt that London's artistic preference is focused on the more contemporary; with spoken word, poetry, and pioneering music evolving throughout the city.
If you're looking for guidance or inspiration for booking hotels and serviced apartments for your trip to London, consider first what parts of the city you need to see and want to explore. Then choose your accommodation based on proximity and affordability in relation to your desired location, whether you establish a base exactly where you need to be or within a few local transport hops, is entirely up to you.
Getting around London
Consider taking black cabs, pre-booked taxi or Uber home after a night out. London Underground and London Bus should be suitable to bring you around the city during the day.
Car: If you're planning on driving around London there are a few things you need to remember: all cars drive on the left, public transport is often faster depending on where you want to go and lastly, charges may apply with the congestion charge scheme. The congestion charge applies to most vehicles who are driving in central London during the week so make sure you check online before you travel.
Taxi: The iconic black cabs that are so synonymous with London are very much still in action, so you'll be free to flag one down pretty easily. If you're outside of the city centre there will be a number of taxi companies locally to choose from and of course, Uber is a popular choice for many.
Bus: Hop on a big red bus to get you where you need to go; they're a quick, convenient and cheap way to travel around the city, with plenty of sightseeing opportunities along the way. Remember, You can't pay bus fares with cash anymore so you must use an Oyster card or contactless payment.
London Underground: Getting to grips with the London tube system is easy: simply grab a tube map and away you go! Make sure you have an Oyster card handy and check out your route on the colour-coded tube lines. With the underground reaching most corners of London, it will be easy to navigate your trip from below the city's surface level.
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The Staycity experience delivers the perfect blend of home and hotel in central locations in Europe's most vibrant cities. Our fully equipped kitchens (kitchenettes in studios) allow for self-catering just like in your own home, while services such as free WiFi and 24-hour reception deliver the best of hotel services too. With all your needs perfectly met in our four superbly located London aparthotels, you're free to fully relax and embrace your adventures in the UK capital.
Holidays in London
Settled by the Romans on the banks of the Thames, London has been a hotspot for quite some time. Today, England's capital city is a European hub for fashion, finance and floods of tourists. It's a city of immense diversity, not just in it's population but in its architecture and cuisine.
Whether you're popping into town for work or play, our comfy apartments are the perfect base.
We've made it easy to get to all the central attractions and also to those further afield, such as Wembley stadium for FIFA games, or Wimbledon for tennis. London is very well connected via rail and bus, and all of our properties are within a stone's throw to bus stops and train stations.
In this hometown of monarchs it's obligatory to witness some stereotypical pomp and pageantry, so head to Buckingham Palace for The Changing of the Guard. Tick off another royal attraction at The Tower of London where you can see the crown jewels.
Staying on the beaten track, swing by the British Museum and The Natural History Museum. Count how many red buses you can spot from The London Eye and catch a show in the West End. Those in need of retail therapy will be cured at Harrods and Oxford Street.
If you're here for business, you'll be within easy reach of Canary Wharf and all the major convention centres. For an alternative flavour of London, head to Camden market for street food or eat curry on Brick Lane. Warning - you will yearn to return!


I talk about friendship quite regularly on this blog (you can see a couple of my other posts HERE and HERE) and I think that's because it is one of the most valuable commodities we have in life - and because there is the freedom to choose what to do with the extra time I have, I choose to invest it in those people who are special to me and hold a place in my heart.
When my kids were younger I seemed to have a lot of casual friends - the other mothers from school, the mothers of my children's friends, the people I worked with, the people I socialized with....and so on and so forth. A lot of those friendships were pleasant but they were for a specific time and as our stages of life changed, those casual friends drifted off, or moved house, or moved on to something or someone else.
You don't mourn those friendships ending - they served a purpose (that's being a bit brutal really but it's the nitty gritty of the nature of casual friendships). New friends come to replace older friends, new interests, new jobs and the circle of friends ebbs and flows with those changes. It's just a part of life and one I accept quite happily.
What allows me to let those short term friendships run their course without being particularly bothered either way, are the deep and abiding friendships that weather all life's sunshine and storms. I look back over the fifty plus of my life and I seem to have friendships that started in every decade of them, and those friends are still a part of my life now.
I have a friend who I've known since the womb - her mum and mine were school friends who stayed in touch. Kerry and I were born within a few months of each other and we have been firm and fast friends throughout our lives. We tend to lose touch for months at a time, then see a family event on facebook and reconnect to share each other's joy or sorrow - Kerry and her mum were even at my dad's funeral a few weeks ago - a true friend.
I have another friend who I've known from my first year in Primary school when we were both five. We went to school, to youth group, went to each other's weddings (she was my bridesmaid), and have followed similar ups and downs in our marriages. When we catch up, it is like no time has passed at all and we are back to the good old days.
Along with this friend, I have several more from High School and Youth Group who I've known since my teenage days. Most of our interaction is on facebook, but there are some who I see regularly and it's hard to believe that we have nearly forty years of shared history - that's a lot of water under the bridge and a lot of laughs (and a few tears) that we've shared over all those decades.
Finally there are the friends I've made as an adult. Along with the more transient ones, there are a few who have stuck around and who truly share my heart. I have a sister-in-law who is the sister I never had, I have another friend who has weathered more storms than she deserves, but who can still smile and boost my spirits with gales or laughter when we get together. I have a friend who moved away to the city but who still manages to fit me in for a coffee date when she returns to her old stomping grounds.
These women who know me inside and out are the friends of my heart. They know a lot of my secrets, they know my flaws and they remind me of my strengths. They play a huge part in keeping me sane and helping me smile my way through this crazy world we live in. Midlife friendships are such a blessing, they enrich our lives and allow us to share our good times and bad times with people we know will always have our back.
I have given more thought to friendships these years than ever before. I have less patience with less than supportive pals. I give more value to those who are.
It seems to be a time of life where we start focusing on what's important and discarding the dross Carol - unsupportive friends qualify as dross.
You are so right on all counts. Especially the friends who we knew when our kids were in school.
They seem to be the ones who fade into the distance as time goes on Tam.
Great post! As for friendship, I have a few close friends, but because I am a sensitive person I try to keep a low profile and a positive vibe. I am a very active person and use to play lots of sports growing up. That being said to much drama in women sports like tennis so I stick to blogging now.
Thanks Maria - I think we choose our friends and how much we invest in our friendships based on what feels right in our hearts. Some people can manage a zoo of friends - I'm not one of them, quality over quantity!
Hi Marie - thanks so much for stopping by - and yes I took a while to adjust to the idea that you can let certain friendships fade away and move on with your life. Some friends are forever, a lot are just for moments of time.
How coincidental -- I wrote today about my long-term friends! They truly are a special gift.
Yes I just read your reunion post Helene - it's lovely having those friendships that go back so far, and it's also great to have others who are part of our more current lives.
I attended a funeral just this past weekend and one of the quotes printed on all the memorials throughout the service was, "Friendship isn't a big thing, it's a million little things." I loved that, because he was a great friend to so many people and I thought that was very touching and true.
Yes, there are those friends that, no matter how much time has passed since you last spoke, you pick right up where you left off. Those are special, though I guess all friendships are special in their own way. Thank you for sharing this.
Those really old friendships are gems that we truly need to value Pam. It's amazing to know someone who has been with you through decades of life and who knows you well enough to pick up where you left off each time.
I definitely cherish friendships more and more the older I get. I cherish those that have faded away and those that are budding anew and those with whom we've stuck together for much of our mutual life rides. Love my girls... and the one or two guys that qualify as my true-blue buds. Heartwarming post.
Thanks Lisa - what would we do without those friends? Sometimes I've taken the fact that I have close friends for granted, but as midlife continues, they are something I truly treasure.
Friends and family are so important. We (I) tend to get busy and neglect both and that makes me sad.
What a perfect post. Glad I found you on the #fabulousfifty groups! New fan.
I have friends that I met in school and we still do things together. Not all the time since we don't live in the same state, but it's fun to know there are friends you can just get together with and it just picks up from the last time.
Exactly Jennifer - how cool is it that we still "get" each other 40 years after first meeting? I just love those connections!
I wish I could say I have a lot of long term friends but we've just moved too many times. I have a few and they're awesome.
Beautiful post. Thank you for sharing and being part of the link up this week! I've enjoyed making my way through the list!
Leanne great post. I have pretty much been very busy since the kids came and have also had those transient friends in and out of my life. I do have a few childhood friends that I still keep in touch with after 50 years. And then there are my blogging friends who are really important to me because they get me! You get me! No one out side our community can understand our brand of zany!
Thanks Mary - I couldn't agree more about blogging friendships - the connections across the world are amazing and I love it so much. Who'd have thought there was a whole world out there that we were missing out on??
You're so blessed to have carried so many friendships! For me my friendships began when I started blogging. I felt a connection with so many other women that had the same interests that I have.I'm thankful for each friend that I've made and that list continues to grow.
I've made many, many new friends since I started this blogging journey Anne - I love the connections and how like minded we all are. It has made a huge difference in my life and made me so grateful for this age and stage.
Hi Leanne! I can relate so well to your post! Who was it who said you are truly blessed if you can count 1-2 true friends in your life? I guess those are the ones who are true blue. I'm blessed to have 2 of those. One is local & one lives further away. Thank goodness for email b/c I'm one of those who doesn't like to talk on the phone. Otherwise, I'm a quiet, keeps-to-herself kind of person. Thoughtful post that I enjoyed reading.
Lovely post! It's so true how some friendships are shortlived and just come to a sort of natural end, whereas others live on forever.
Thanks Jessica - I'm just so grateful for those friendships that have weathered the years and come out deeper and wider than I could ever have expected.
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Knowing which breed is suitable for you and your lifestyle is indeed the first step towards sharing your life with a pedigreed pet. Next, is the question of where to find your kitten or cat and how to choose a cat breeder who will provide you with the cat of your dreams.
You probably know the pet store is a very bad idea. A much better option is breed rescue organizations, but you may just not find the right cat in your area. What you're looking for is a reputable cat breeder. Breeders can easily be found in online directories such as our own Cat Breeders section. But how to choose a cat breeder who is ethical and reputable? What should you be looking for to make sure this is indeed an ethical breeder, who puts the best interest of their cats first and can be your source for a healthy and well-balanced companion animal?
You should never get the feeling that something is being hidden. The breeder should answer all your questions about the cats and the cattery, and allow visits to the premises. You should be given the option to view the living conditions of the queen and kittens.
The breeder should have all the necessary papers: not just proof of bloodlines, but also all relevant medical records of the queen and of your kitten of choice. They should provide you with a written health guarantee of your kitten, detailing any and all vaccinations, deworming, defleaing treatments etc.
An ethical breeder will make sure that you do not breed your kitten (unless you're a fellow professional breeder yourself). They will either have already spayed/neutered the kittens, or require a written contract that ensures the kitten is fixed before a certain age. A reputable breeder will never ever suggest that you can breed your pedigreed pet cat.
Reputable breeders allow the kittens to remain with their mother until they are at least 12 weeks old. They will not sell younger kittens, no matter how much the future owner insists. Kittens must stay with the Mama cat and get their first set of vaccinations before being released to the buyer.
A good breeder will be happy to take back the cat, at any point in the future, and will state as much in the contract. They may not refund your money, but will be responsible for re-homing the cat in the future should you not be able to take care of her or him.
This goes back to the transparency issue. A good breeder should make himself available for questions and advice, both prior to having the cat placed, and after. They should provide you with detailed instructions as necessary for you to provide a good home for the cat.
An ethical breeder does not simply sell kittens. They actively screen buyers and make sure the cats go to good homes. Expect the breeder to ask many questions about your home and your experience with cats. When possible, some breeders may ask to visit your home and inspect it, to make sure the kitten goes to a safe and secure environment.
Last, but not least, reputable breeders use a contract. This is more than a mere formality. It is their way to ensure that the cat goes to a home where it will receive the best possible care. The contract is likely to mention the circumstances under which the breeder can take back the cat. This is an important clause, which helps the breeder protect the cat from future abuse.
To put it simply – if you're not buying from a reputable, ethical breeder, you are buying from a backyard breeder or worse, a kitten mill. These breeders are less likely to understand the breed genetics and work towards creating healthy well-behaved cats.
Buying from an ethical breeder ensures you get a cat that's been bred not just for looks, but first and foremost for good health and temperament. When dealing with purebred animals, this is crucial. You need to know that the breeder you're working with knows what they're doing, and can truly deliver you with the cat of your dreams. Still not sure how to choose the right cat breeder for you? Post your questions in our Cat Showing & Ethical Breeding Forum and let our members help.


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A thesis is the consequence of an extended thinking practice. Sometimes in a long paper, it will be expressed in several sentences or an entire paragraph. Writing a thesis proved to be a wonderful experience for me, personally. The very first portion of your thesis, is going to be the introduction to the issue, which you are attempting to solve, through research. An analytical thesis gives an extensive insight to a critical issue.
Writing an essay, no matter the topic, is tough and demands somebody to scour through the web, library, and other academic database to acquire reliable info. Many essays aren't analytical. Writing Frankenstein essay becomes a nightmare for those students as they are unable to handle the challenges of essay writing especially the thesis statement.
Well, in regards to creative writing, there aren't any rules about how to begin doing anything. Sometimes such kind of writing is also referred to as persuasive writing and demands some acute writing abilities. For people who are a newcomer to argumentative essay writing, it is advisable to begin with some easy topics.
In the following piece, the examples put forth, can help you know how to compose a statement for a debatable topic. There are a number of exact great examples of thesis statements that can be presented before. It's mentioned in the aforementioned examples of thesis statements that lots of individuals, in several nations think that terrorism is Jihad'.
You should assess the topic by providing three or more cases of the supporting evidence. As you proceed through different topics, this format will be convenient as you brainstorm the suggestions and structure of the essay. Secondly, always look at either side of the coin before beginning writing such topics. It's used while the subject of the essay necessitates analysis.
The most significant part is to choose a topic. It can be hard to say if it's the topic is easy or hard to write on. Naturally, the general subject of the review is just like the subject of your doctoral research.
Deciding the kind of the statement is contingent upon the essence of the topic. Consequently, it is crucial that you write down the reason for the statement. A thesis statement permits the reader to comprehend the genuine focus of your paper. As an example, Such a thesis statement presents an opinion which may be challenged by another person that has different standpoint relating to this issue. It is generally located near the end of the introduction. Writing a thesis statement may be an intimidating task. Writing fantastic thesis statements shouldn't be an issue for you, in case you maintain the aforementioned factors in mind.
In the job of writing a thesis paper, its statement holds a substantial status in the full content. Ergo it's far better refrain from absolute statements, if you are not really sure. As practice, it is best to compose thematic statements for a number of your favourite novels.


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Martin Scorsese has signed an overall deal to create content for Apple TV+.
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HR & EDUCATION | Krisana Gallezo-Estaura, Singapore
Global start-up from Singapore launches revolutionary online learning platform
Learn how this innovative approach could help students achieve SAT perfect score.
Educator Suniti Mathur has launched TestRocker - a unique and personalized online education platform for standardized test preparation on 12-12-12.
Suniti claims that the TestRocker is based on her 'highly successful' and 'proven' method of teaching students how to maximize their SAT and ACT scores - a method, she said, she has perfected through tutoring thousands of students in Singapore, the U.S. and the UK for more than a decade. Her intuitive and comprehensive approach has now been adapted for the online space.
"I hated turning students away," said Suniti, "especially since these were all word-of-mouth referrals. I had never actually advertised anywhere, yet all of a sudden I found myself tutoring students all over the world, either in person or over video chat, for fourteen hours a day," she said while noting that this became a topic of conversation between Suniti and her two daughters – Sonali, a Harvard Business School graduate who was working at a tech startup in New York and Urvashi, an account executive at global advertising agencies.
Why couldn't they combine their skills and find a way to share Suniti's approach to learning with the three million students who take the SAT and ACT each year to apply to U.S. colleges, wherever they may be in the world? These discussions led to the creation the TestRocker.
"We tested our content with students in different parts of the world; the results were exciting," said Sonali Mathur, now CEO of TestRocker. For instance, after reviewing TestRocker's grammar content once, students, he said, saw an average score increase of 38% and a decrease in average time taken by 35%. After completing the testing mentioned above, 84% of students said, "I am more confident about my test-taking abilities."
Joe Hudson, a student from United World College in Singapore who was given access to TestRocker's beta site said, "I found TestRocker very interactive. The way the teacher expresses herself and her teaching method makes you feel like you have a personal connection with her."
Based on these results, on December 12, 2012, TestRocker is launching its first product offering – SAT Preparation on December 16.
"More than 2 million students take the SAT every year in the hopes of applying to U.S. Colleges. By being online, TestRocker lets these students study whenever they want, wherever they want. TestRocker is different from competitors because it gives students access to a customized study plan, which is tailored to help them study smarter not longer. The customized study plan takes the guessing out of where to start and how much to study. TestRocker's content has been designed through constant interaction with students and high school counselors to ensure its effectiveness TestRocker. is a unique, customized and convenient method that delivers on its promise," said Sonali.
Holding the global launch in Singapore was important to the TestRocker team. "Having studied in Singapore, I appreciate the importance put on education and good teachers here. Parents are serious about enabling their children to realize their potential, and a top college degree plays a vital role. Furthermore, Singapore is the perfect hub for our company with its business friendly environment and easy access to fast growing Asian markets," said Urvashi, TestRocker's Chief Operating Officer.
After a one-time payment, students like Oscar can begin TestRocker's online SAT program by taking a diagnostic test, which will assess their strengths and weaknesses. Students will then be given access to a customized study plan, which is tailored to help them study smarter not longer.
The customized study plan takes the guessing out of where to start and how much to study. "Having a personalized game plan reduces students' anxiety and gives them the confidence to attempt any question because they feel adequately prepared," said Suniti, TestRocker's Ultimate Private Tutor and Chief Content Officer.
According to Suniti, TestRocker's content has been designed through constant interaction with students and high school counselors to ensure its effectiveness. The SAT Preparation program consists of over a thousand questions with Suniti's corresponding video explanations and caters to students of all proficiency levels by categorizing the questions into easy, medium and hard.
Additionally, Suniti has chosen question types that are frequently seen on the SAT and her explanations demonstrate how to tackle these questions in under a minute. Suniti notes that answer explanations are structured to show students how to solve each problem type using the most "test effective" strategy rather than simply guiding students towards the correct answer choice.
"There is increasing competition to gain admission to the top U.S. academic institutions. A student's SAT or ACT score is an important component of a college application and we intend to deliver a comprehensive course that students and parents can pick with confidence," said Urvashi. "TestRocker works. It is a unique, customized and convenient method that delivers on its promise"
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What are the uses of bone density scans?
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A bone density scan, also known as a DEXA scan, is a way to determine the risk of breaking a bone. It is used to diagnose bone-related health problems such as osteoporosis. A bone density scan also measures the number of bones, fat, and muscle in the body. Find out the bone density scan in Millburn, NJ, which has well-skilled technicians and physicians.
This scan is done on a routine base where one gets to study the scan research of children and adults. Through this, one can understand how a bone works and how it can work for.
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This scan uses a low dose of radiation which has no health risks to what you can find in standard X-rays.
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Александр Айзенштат (род. 2 декабря 1951, Москва) — художник и религиозный деятель.

Биография
Александр Айзенштат родился 2 декабря 1951 года в Москве. Здесь в конце 1960-х он учился живописи в мастерской известного акварелиста С. П. Скульского. Творчество Скульского было связано с большой художественной традицией мастеров «Бубнового валета» и ученичеством у Роберта Фалька. Кроме того, молодой живописец открывал мир необычного для советского зрителя западного искусства в залах Пушкинского музея, которые посещал довольно часто и даже копировал некоторые произведения, «так что его наставниками можно назвать и Рембрандта, и Ван Гога, и Пикассо».

Покинул СССР в 1974 году. А. Айзенштат — гражданин Франции, в настоящее время проживающий в Израиле.

В России регулярно бывает с 1989 года. Пишет в Иерусалиме и в Подмосковье. Известен не только как художник, но и как религиозный деятель ортодоксального иудаизма — основатель и руководитель Центра Изучения Торы в Москве.

25 февраля 2014 года была открыта мастерская художника в Москве по адресу: ул. Чаплыгина 1а.

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Александр Айзенштат поддерживает связь со многими известными художественными галереями, в число которых входят такие как Музей изобразительных искусств имени А. С. Пушкина, ММСИ, Третьяковская галерея и известными людьми в сфере искусства, например такие как президент ГМИИ им. А. С. Пушкина, Ирина Александровна Антонова, Директор Третьяковской галереи, Зельфира Исмаиловна Трегулова и другие.

10 января 2016 года, в рамках специального мероприятия, Михаил Фридман совместно с Лондонской еврейской общиной презентовал серию литографий «Еврейская семья» А. Айзенштата экс президенту Франции, Николя Саркози.

Живопись Александра Айзенштата
Александр Айзенштат — художник, который создал собственный визуальный язык. Перевод этого языка в привычный литературный пласт представляет собой вызов для исследователей.

Среди художественных особенной мастера выделяется, прежде всего, колорит его полотен. Картины Айзенштата — «торжество рембрандтовского колорита, преображенного метафизическим светом, нисходящим в призрачную реальность мира».

Художник работает чистым цветом, давая голос каждому представителю цветового спектора. Среди этого многоголосия тонов особое место приобретает синий цвет. Синий цвет Айзешнтата, по мнению В.Турчина, «затягивает все изображенное в какую-то неведомую глубину».
Говоря об истоках творчества художника, искусствовед А.Якимович выделяет три основные опоры, на которых строился мир мастера: иудейский мир, советский мир (в котором вырос живописец) и западная мир с его специфическими механизмами критического отношения к действительности. Этот последний элемент особенно явственно проявляется в литературных пристрастиях художника. Главным писателем для А.Айзеншата становится маргинал и визионер из Праги — Ф.Кафка. К образам, воссозданным Кафкой, Айзенштат возвращаетя вновь и вновь, пытаясь живописно передать ту истину, которую постиг и литературно запечатлел Кафка.

«Художник — это ремесленник» — аскетичная формула работы А.Айзенштата. Живописец строг в оценке собственного творчества. Художник продолжает работать, представляя зрителям новые и новые вопросы о мире и о нас самих.

Основные выставки
 В середине-конце 80-х — презентации в частных домах в Лондоне, Париже, Нью-Йорке, Антверпене, Цюрихе.
 2003 г. Выставка в Москве, в доме известного коллекционера Мойше (Вячеслава) Кантора на Большой Ордынке.
 2006 г. Персональная выставка в Москве, в «Музее Другого Искусства», РГГУ.
 2008 г. Участие в «Арт-Москве», ЦДХ. Участие в фестивале искусств. «Традиции и Современность» (Манеж).
 2009 г. Персональная квартирная выставка на Чистых Прудах, персональная выставка «Признаки Москвы» в галерее Светланы Сажиной. Персональная выставка «Кафкианские мотивы. Работы последних лет» в РГГУ.
 2010 г. Персональная выставка «Спектр жизни» в ММСИ.
 2011 г. Выставка «Ребе» в галерее на Чистых Прудах.
 2012 г. Выставка «Спектр жизни» в галерее «Метрополь».
 Март 2013 г. Персональная выставка в галерее «Триумф».
 23 мая 2013 г. галерея «25 кадр» представила в выставочном зале «Дом Спиридонова» персональную выставку «Без определенного места жительства».
 13 июня 2013 г. выставка «Люди» в галерее «1905».
 16 июня 2013 г. выставка одной картины «Старик и петушок».
 3 сентября 2013 г. Еврейский культурный центр представил выставку «Еврейская семья».
 15 октября 2013 г. в галерее «Сезоны» выставка «Дамы и господа».
 Май 2014 г. выставка «Документальная мистерия в семи картинах».
 10 марта 2016 г. выставка в Пушкинском музее.
 2-3 августа 2016 г. выставка «Желтые цветы» в Музее Булгакова.
 2 ноября 2016 г. Выставка в Третьяковской галерее на крымском валу. Www.tretyakov.ru
 3 октября 2017 г. выставка в Государственном Институте Искусствознания «Певица Жозефина и её оркестр»
 10 июня 2018 г. выставка «Спектр жизни» в Еврейском музее, Австрия, Айзенштадт.

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Ссылки
 Агентство Политических Новостей, Александр Айзенштат — художник, творящий чудо.
 Официальный сайт Александра Айзенштата
 http://project28192.tilda.ws
 www.youtube.com/watch?v=VbgibuwhdTs
 Сайт проекта "Акция Т4": https://aizenshtat.art/aktion-t4/

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"Professor Waid, You Hippie Freak!"
Thursday, September 2, 2010, 10:33 AM - Miscellaneous
Mark Waid, the writer behind Irredeemable and many other awesome comics, just released a better-articulated version of an off-the-cuff keynote he made at the Harvey Awards. He talks about comics, creative products in general, and our new file-sharing culture.
I'm a worrier. It's something of a hobby. I read the latest numbers from the comics direct market or from traditional book publishing, and then I sit in my room and worry, worry, worry. Waid makes a good argument as to why I shouldn't do that.
Rise of the Graphic Novel
Wednesday, September 1, 2010, 01:28 AM - Miscellaneous
Quick! Go back in time to April, 26 2010! Then get yourself over to the Commonwealth Club in San Francisco where Andy Hartzell, Lark Pien, Dash Shaw and I have an awesome discussion about comics, the future, and the awesomeness of comics in the future.
WHAT?! What do you mean your time machine's in the shop?!
Well, good thing two geeks working at PayPal invented YouTube.
Friday, August 20, 2010, 07:13 AM - Miscellaneous
The academic school year's starting up and I'm trying to hit a couple of comics deadlines... those are my excuses for why I haven't posted lately.
Here are some sketches I did for a one-pager I'm working on. It will eventually be published in an as-yet-unannounced anthology.
First Friday at SLG Publishing
Friday, August 6, 2010, 12:27 AM - Events
What are you doing tomorrow (Friday 8/6/10) night? Come to SLG Publishing Headquarters in San Jose at 8pm! For those who aren't in the know, SLG Publishing puts out fabulous graphic novels like Street Angel and Skeleton Key. They've also put out a few graphic novels by me. They're featuring my original pages on the walls of their store for the month of August, and they're kicking off the whole thing with a little shindig tomorrow. There will be live music and comics!
SLG Boutiki
577 S. Market St.
Even if you can't come by tomorrow, drop by some time over the next 30 days to see my messy, dog-eared artwork being treated like museum pieces or something.
Oh, Brother!
Thursday, August 5, 2010, 12:13 AM - Miscellaneous
Just found out about this via the comics blogosphere-- man, I'm excited! Jay Stephens, one of my favorite cartoonists ever, is cartooning once again! He and Bob Weber Jr. are doing an online comics strip called Oh, Brother! There's a lot of hubbub around its launch because King Features has supposedly put a lot of eggs in this basket, but I'm just happy to see ink from Stephens' brush again.
Stephens' late 90's graphic novel The Land of Nod Rockabye Book is, in my opinion, a cartooning masterpiece that never got its due. When Booklist Online asked me for a Printz-worthy book that was published before the Michael L. Printz Award was established in 2000, Rockabye immediately came to mind.
Stephens did several other graphic novels like Atomic City Tales and Jetcat Clubhouse before leaving for animation. I can't blame him -- there's a lot more money in animation and The Secret Saturdays is a really cool cartoon, but part of me wishes that he'd stuck around for the graphic lit boom of the last ten years. I'm sure his writing and drawing prowess would've earned him all sorts of accolades (not that an Emmy is anything to thumb your nose at) and, selfishly, I just want to read more Jay Stephens comics.
So here's to hoping Oh, Brother! is just the beginning!
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Australian 'anti-trans' group to help design trans-inclusive bathroom poster
Reiss Smith June 10, 2019
Women Speak Tasmania. (Facebook)
A trans-exclusionary group has been invited to collaborate on a set of posters designed to promote transgender inclusion.
Hobart City Council in Tasmania, Australia, voted in May to introduce new signage in public bathrooms, with the aim of bolstering the state's "world-leading" transgender rights.
Councillor Holly Ewin, who is non-binary, wrote in their initial motion that the council would collaborate "with relevant organisations" including transgender and intersex groups.
On Thursday (June 7) an amendment was passed extending an invitation to Women Speak Tasmania (WST), which Ewin has accused of being "just an anti-trans group posting anti-trans sentiment."
"[Women Speak Tasmania] flat out think trans people shouldn't be using public restrooms unless they're using non-gendered bathrooms or the sex that they were assigned at birth," Ewin told ABC News.
"Women Speak Tasmania flat out think trans people shouldn't be using public restrooms."
—Holly Ewin
They said that they were confused by the aldermen's decision to include the group, noting: "I guess from their perspective it's in the interests of balance and impartiality."
Women Speak Tasmania opposes the 'western trans movement'
A visit to the WST Facebook page reveals a number of anti-trans cartoon strips and links to articles filled with anti-trans rhetoric.
In one comment, the group argues "There is no hate is our activism, but if you prefer women to stay silent when they are told to believe that men can be women or that the contemporary, western trans movement wants to redefine what is a woman, then be prepared for some very strong opposition."
Holly Ewin's proposal for the bathroom poster. (Facebook)
Spokesperson Isla MacGregor has rejected any suggestion that WST is anti-trans, but said that she does not think "trans women are women."
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Alderman Damon Thomas, who introduced the amendment for WST to be invited, called its inclusion "a no brainer."
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WST has previously butted heads with Ewin. On May 30, the group said that it would lodge a formal complaint against the councillor, alleging that they used the word Nazis when talking about them and shared a member's mobile phone number online.


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CHRISTY A. CAMPBELL
Titles also available at select online retailers such as Barnes & Noble, Tower Books, Books A Million and IndieBound.
The Sharing Moon
ISBN-13-9781491034569
Elijah is different. He's confused. And he used to be alive.
When eighteen year old Elijah Solomon dies, so do all of his memories. A mysterious message sends his lost soul back to change the life of one girl, and relive a very intriguing world. It isn't easy having a second chance, Elijah soon realizes. Dreams reveal clues from his past he isn't prepared for.
Seraphina Adams lives with her emotionally distant mother and battles the darkness in her own mind. After the loss of her father, Sera finds that opening up and learning to trust can be the hardest things to grasp.
Until she meets Elijah, the most beautiful boy she's ever seen.
"She smells like spring and flowers and rain, even though it's winter. Sometimes, he thinks he loves her so much that his mind is unable to distinguish between love and obsession. Which is worse?"
~Quote from The Sharing Moon
"There is the scent too. Wonder follows it; wonder about how a boy can smell like that when he probably has no idea. He smells like the woods in the winter or the rain when it first falls, or maybe it's just the way he always smells and there is no way to define it."
~Quote from A Halo Sun
A Halo Sun
Damian Cass died when he was a teenager at the hands of his own father. A hateful soul afterwards, and lost in between realms, his only solace was to find someone to torment, someone else to blame for his father's evil ways. Until Damian is sent back unwillingly for another chance at life. A life he can't fully remember.
Aurora McKay has lost everything important to her. Living on grief and hope, she hangs on by a thread each day. When she ends up in the very same place Damian lands, the last thing she expects is to feel anything for him—a boy who has as many secrets as she does.
In this sequel to The Sharing Moon, the most difficult paths lead two people on a journey they never imagined. One where both fear and belief bring forgiveness to a heart that was never supposed to feel love.
© 2017 by Christopher Campbell


Unilever will join Cisco, Kingfisher, Philips and Renault as the latest Global Partner to the Ellen MacArthur Foundation. The partnership will focus on supporting Unilever as a pathfinder in unlocking the value of the circular economy within the FMCG industry.
The concept of a circular economy promises a way out. Here products do not quickly become waste, but are reused to extract their maximum value before safely and productively returning to the biosphere. Most importantly for business leaders, such an economy can deliver growth. Innovative product designers and business leaders are already venturing into this space.
Unilever has the potential to pilot circularity across global fast-moving supply chains, and with a reported 2 billion consumers worldwide using a Unilever product each day, the opportunity to test it at scale is clear. Outlined as a US $700 billion opportunity for the FMCG sector in our second economic report, the consumer goods industry is starting to embrace the potential of the circular model. For durables, the benefits of reuse have been more widely demonstrated (see our case studies). For consumer goods – such as food and beverages or apparel and their packaging – which are short-lived and often transformed during use, the economic benefits of a circular design seem initially harder to capture. Yet recovering part of the US $2.6 trillion of material value lost each year is a huge opportunity for fast-moving consumer goods companies and Unilever will prove to be an important pathfinder within the industry.
The Ellen MacArthur Foundation now works alongside five Global Partners including Cisco, Kingfisher, Philips, Renault and Unilever. This group represents key industry players working to pilot and test circular economy practices at scale. Their industry expertise reach across information technology, retail, healthcare, consumer lifestyle & lighting, automotive and FMCG.


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The Drift - eBook
The Drift: Bonded
By: Anne Nicholas and J.J. Robinson
Donovan Ashwood wishes he was just a normal teenager. He already has the usual problems of an overbearing father, a bully at school, and, of course, school itself. On top of that, Donovan carries the guilt of his mother dying while giving birth to him. He tries to find solace in his only two friends: Brendan and Britney Palmer, twins with high IQs and a similar low social standing. But even that has problems because of the "more than friends" feelings he harbors for Britney. Donovan also has a supernatural problem. When he is of age, he will have the drift — the ability to turn, at will, into a seven-foot-tall werewolf. His father tries to guide Donovan and help prepare him for the drift, but strange events begin happening to him, culminating in a tragic event that turns his life upside down, opening up a new world he never even knew existed. Donovan will have to become much more than the normal teenager he longs to be and learn about his unusual and unexplainable power and how to control it — or else put his friends and himself in danger.
Anne Nicholas and J.J. Robinson were born to different families on the same day in the same hospital. They have had a lifelong brother-sister relationship and live together in a quaint, rural town far from their childhood homes.
The Drift
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