Selena Gomez + Louis Vuitton = Amazeballs!
Selena Gomez casually hinted on 'exciting projects' in one of her recent interviews, and now we know exactly what she was talking about – thanks to Louis Vuitton creative director Nicolas Ghesquière and Instagram.
The pop sensation made her LV debut with a stunning ad campaign for Louis Vuitton's LV Series 5 line. It was shot by one of fashion industry's most-loved photographer Bruce Weber, and Ghesquière and Gomez have each share an image from the campaign to further pique our curiosity.
Shared by Gomez on her official Instagram account, amassing two million likes (boy, the girl has serious following!), she works it in a colour block dress against a private jet, with vixen lips and leather booties. And a brown LV handbag, obviously.
This other shot, posted by Ghesquière, is 'sugar and spice, all things nice'. That angelic face is shrouded with leather and fur, and you can't really tell whether she is a good girl gone bad or a naughty one playing games. Another bag from Series 5, featuring company's signature emblem.
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Museum Talk: Captain T. A. Scott, Legendary Master Diver and Wrecker
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Captain T. A. Scott: Legendary Master Diver and Wrecker – Lecture by Pierce Rafferty
Learn more about New London's favorite captain and Race Rock Lighthouse builder.
Sunday, November 29 at 2:00 PM (new date)
New London Maritime Society ~ Custom House Maritime Museum
150 Bank Street, New London, CT
Two years ago, Pierce Rafferty, director of Fishers Island's Henry L. Ferguson Museum, loaned us his authoritative exhibition on the building of Race Rock Light; the lighthouse was constructed between 1871 and 1878 by New London's Captain T. A. Scott.
Pierce will be back on Sunday, November 29 at 2 PM, to present an illustrated lecture that examines the full sweep of Captain Scott's extraordinary career both in marine construction and salvaging countless wrecks in the region during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
The talk is free to New London Maritime Society members and $10 to all others.
The MUSEUM SHOP will be open.
Space is limited; RSVP: 860-447-2501 or nlmaritimedirector@gmail.com to reserve your seat.
For more information please contact the New London Maritime Society at nlmaritimedirector@gmail.com.
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Greece makes concession but no deal seen before Sunday vote
Greece'S Government
Anxious Greeks lined up at ATMs on Monday as they gradually began dispensing cash again on the first day of capital controls imposed in a dramatic twist in Greece's financial saga. Banks will remain shut until next Monday, and a ... more >
By Elena Becatoros - Associated Press - Wednesday, July 1, 2015
ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Greece's government has made new concessions in talks with its creditors, though some European officials said they were still not good enough and that a deal was nevertheless impossible before a Greek referendum on Sunday.
Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras sent a letter Tuesday night, just hours before the country's bailout program was due to expire, saying his government was prepared to accept creditors' proposals made last weekend, subject to certain amendments.
The creditors did not accept Greece's new overture, leaving the country's bailout program to expire. But eurozone finance ministers will meet again on Wednesday to discuss the terms again. Hopes that Tsipras was softening his position — after refusing for five months the spending cuts that creditors had demanded in exchange for loans — boosted markets on Wednesday.
But German Finance Minister Wolfgang Schaeuble was clear that no deal was imminent, at least not before Greece holds a popular vote on the creditors' proposals on Sunday.
"Before a referendum, there is indeed no basis (for an agreement)," Schaeuble said.
In Athens, crowds of anxious elderly Greeks thronged banks for hours from before dawn Wednesday, struggling to be allowed to withdraw their maximum of 120 euros ($134) for the week after the government reopened some banks to help pensioners who don't have bank cards.
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Greece is in a financial limbo now that its bailout program has expired, cutting it off from vital financing and pushing it one step closer to leaving the euro. The country has put limits on cash withdrawals in order to keep banks from collapsing.
Its situation was further worsened Tuesday when it failed to repay a debt to the International Monetary Fund, the first developed country to do so. The last country to miss an IMF payment was Zimbabwe in 2001. As long as it is in arrears on the payment to the IMF, one of the country's main creditors, Greece cannot get any more money from the organization.
Greece's crisis took a turn for the worse after Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras announced last weekend that he would put a deal proposal by Greece's international creditors to a referendum on Sunday, July 5, and urged a "No" vote.
The move increased fears the country could soon fall out of the euro and saw Greeks rushing to pull money out of ATMs, leading the government to shutter its banks and restrict banking transactions. Greeks are now limited to ATM withdrawals of 60 euros ($67) a day and cannot send money abroad or make international payments without special permission.
European officials and Greek opposition parties have been adamant that a "No" vote on Sunday will mean Greece will leave the euro and possibly even the EU. The government rejects the argument as scaremongering, and says dismissing creditor demands will mean the country is in a better negotiating position.
However, government officials have begun hinting that the referendum might not go ahead if agreement with creditors is reached this week.
"Look, if a deal is found, there is a chance there could be this possibility too. Everything is developing," Health Minister Panagiotis Kouroumplis said when asked during a morning news show on Antenna television whether the referendum could be called off under certain circumstances.
On Tuesday night, Deputy Prime Minister Yannis Dragasakis hinted the same. The government decided on the referendum, he said on state television, "and it can make a decision on something else."
It was unclear, however, how that would be possible as Parliament has already voted for the referendum to go ahead.
With many elderly Greeks unable to access any money without bank cards, the government said about 1,000 bank branches across the country would open for three days starting Wednesday to give them access to some cash.
But a seeming last minute decision to serve customers on an alphabetical basis, announced by some banks overnight and by others in the morning, led to chaotic scenes of confusion and anger, with many pensioners waiting for hours from before dawn to be eventually told they would have to return Thursday or Friday.
Others were told their pensions had not yet been deposited and they would therefore have to return later in the week.
"It's very bad," said retired pharmacy worker Popi Stavrakaki, 68. "I'm afraid it will be worse soon. I have no idea why this is happening."
Meanwhile, many ATMs had run out of 20 euro notes, meaning the maximum they would dispense per day was one 50 euro note per bank card, effectively cutting the amount of cash Greeks have access to.
Capital controls will remain in place until at least next Monday.
"I don't have a lot of money, but I have to buy medicine. It's important," said 62-year-old Nikolaos Agonatos.
Greece's latest offer involves a proposal to tap Europe's bailout fund — the so-called European Stability Mechanism, a pot of money set up after Greece's rescue programs to help countries in need. It does not include the IMF.
Tsipras' office said the proposal was "for the full coverage of (Greece's) financing needs with the simultaneous restructuring of the debt."
Speaking on a late-night television interview Tuesday, Dragasakis said the new proposal "narrows the differences further" between Athens and its creditors.
"We are making an additional effort," he said. "There are six points where this effort can be made. I don't want to get into specifics. But it includes pensions and labor issues."
On international markets, shares in Japan and Hong Kong rose slightly Wednesday as investors watched to see the next step in the Greek saga.
"International markets appear to have found a level where they are happy to sit and wait on the next developments in the Greek debt crisis. Greece's failure to meet the deadline on its IMF payment looks to have been fully anticipated by markets. Barring unknowns, the next critical event for markets will be the outcome of Sunday's referendum," Ric Spooner, chief market analyst at CMC Markets, said in a commentary.
Gregory Katz in Athens contributed to this report.


This sky is beautiful! As always, I wish I could read your books. :) Do you like to read books in English? I have one I think you would enjoy ... Happy Friday to you!
I do read English sometimes, but I found it's hard for me to write in Dutch when I'm reading English too much (it feels like my "language switch" gets stuck or something), so I save those books for times when I'm not writing. Which isn't often ;-), but I'm curious which book you're referring to.
Yes, it is exciting! And scary too. Putting a story I thought up out in the world... Sometimes the scary part takes over.


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Don't be fooled by the myth of the 'neoliberal' world order
By Jorge C Carrasco
Western democracies aren't neoliberal
Public spending in the UK remains at 41 per cent of GDP - hardly a wholesale retreat of the state
Neoliberalism is to the radical left what patriarchy is to feminism: a purely discursive antagonism
In recent decades, the new left has undertaken a rewriting of recent history to systematically misrepresent the classical liberal tradition and suggest that we live in a "neoliberal world order".
In both academia and the media, wildly inaccurate claims are made. Some even claim that classical liberalism has caused at least as much suffering as the most murderous totalitarian ideologies of the past two centuries.
In fairness, this view is not entirely new. In the 1930s, Western Marxists popularised the idea that fascism was the last phase of capitalist expansion, an authoritarian response of the bourgeoisie to the potential revolutionary outbreak linked to social tensions arising from the cyclical crises of capitalism.
However, it was critical theory, linked to the so-called Frankfurt school, that popularised ideas about how the working classes — theoretically the vanguard of socialist revolution — came to accept capitalist rules.
The new left has followed this trail, with the likes of David Harvey or Owen Jones analysing how the values associated with capitalism and the liberal tradition have been disseminated. In this view, a key facet of inculcating "neoliberalism" is the denigration of the public sector as inefficient, bureaucratic and wasteful and the promotion of the individual at the expensive of the collective.
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Similarly, sociologists such as Weber and Simmel link the classical liberal tradition with the culture of work, responsibility and personal merit, while cultural anthropologists claim to have found other, better versions of civilisation where altruism and generosity, not avarice, would be the norm.
The reality is that ideas about the value of work, individual responsibility for one's own decisions and personal merit as a criterion for the allocation of resources are universal and anthropologically identifiable, not necessarily linked to classical liberal ideas or capitalism itself. These moral principles are referenced in religious texts, including the Bible, and in classical works such as the Ancient Greek poet Hesiod's Works and Days, written around 700 BC. Classical liberalism, insofar as it places the individual as the fundamental springboard of all political, social and economic discourse, simply accentuates a series of ideas already present in human cultural history.
Just as intriguing as the misguided analyses of classical liberalism is the new left's obsession with so-called "neoliberalism".
The term originally referred to a school within the liberal tradition, the so-called ordoliberalism that emerged in Germany after World War II. However, when David Harvey refers to neoliberalism as the dominant ideology in the world, he is not referring so much to the founding fathers of the social market economy as to the economic policies of containing excessive and anti-inflationary public spending. These policies are themselves linked to the Chicago School and Hayek's The Road to Serfdom, both of which exerted a major intellectual influence on the policies implemented in the wake of the 1970s oil crisis.
Neoliberalism is to the radical left what patriarchy is to feminism: a purely discursive antagonism. The reality is that far from being "neoliberal" in any meaningful sense, Western democracies combine liberal elements with obviously social democratic ones, such as so-called social rights and welfare states. Even in countries with conservative governments, the policy mix is very far from the laissez-faire libertarian free-for-all some leftwingers would have you believe.
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Indeed, with public sector spending taking up a considerable chunk of Western countries' GDP, one could just as well argue that the "big government" model is in the ascendancy. Even after years of supposedly crushing austerity, overall public spending in the UK remains at 41 per cent of GDP, for instance — hardly a wholesale retreat of the state.
In general, the gap between social liberals and classical liberals lies fundamentally in the consideration of power. For social liberals, the power that threatens freedom is not only political power, other forms of power (social, economic and so on) can also put their views at risk.
On the other hand, for the classical liberals, institutional power is the main threat. Unlike left-wing thinking which sees no essential contradiction between power and freedom, in liberal thinking, there is always a mistrust, a distrust of power.
Whether or not one you consider yourself a classical liberal, to dismiss it as simply a justification of selfishness is a woefully inadequate misreading of an important, influential school of thought.
Jorge C Carrasco is a journalist based in Brazil.


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A Lesson on Love
by Sharon C. Cooper
Some lessons are harder to learn than others.
Jerry Jenkins is a player. He loves women. Curvy women. Soft women. He's unapologetically drawn to full-figured women. With all the beauties in the world, he has no intention of settling down with just one. Not until Rayne Ellison moves in next door. But the curvaceous beauty doesn't fall for his charm. Still, she's the only woman who has him willing to shred his bachelor's card.
If there's one lesson single mom Rayne learned over the years, it's to avoid players. Been there, done that. Barely survived. No way will she fall prey to another ladies' man. She has one focus—raising her daughter, but there's something so magnetic about Jerry. Rayne agrees to be friends, but nothing more. At least that's what she tells herself.
When tragedy strikes, Rayne is ready to give up, but it's Jerry who keeps her afloat. He breaks down her defenses and, in the process, gives her a lesson on love.
Publisher: Amaris Publishing LLCReleased: Jan 29, 2019ISBN: 194617212XFormat: book
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A Lesson on Love - Sharon C. Cooper
Jerry Jenkins turned his head left and right, tugging on the irritating bow-tie before lifting the glass of whiskey to his lips. His groomsman duties were over, and he couldn't wait to shed his tuxedo.
But right now, he stared out at the dance floor where his cousin Nate and his new bride, Liberty, danced their first dance. Brian McKnight's The Only One for Me poured through the hotel ballroom speakers as the couple stared into each other's eyes, smiling as if they were the only two people in the room. Jerry didn't miss the way Liberty gazed up at Nate. Like he hung the moon. Like there was no one in the world that she'd rather be with.
A stab of jealousy pierced his chest. He had never been envious of anyone. He always got what he wanted—including women. Yet, watching the newlyweds brought home what he was missing in his life. Someone to call his own.
That was a first. He loved and respected women, but never wanted to be tied down to just one.
At least not until recently.
Not until a certain beauty moved in next door to him.
Jerry held back a groan bubbling in his throat as thoughts of his neighbor infiltrated his mind…again. He couldn't shake the unrest stirring in his chest.
Damn, this is messed up.
He wanted Rayne Ellison in a way he never wanted another woman. Maybe he'd been around too many loving couples lately. Seems so many of the Jenkins family members were happily tying the knot. Was he really ready for a lifetime commitment with one woman?
Dance with me.
Jerry glanced to his left, caught off guard by the melodious words that had been spoken close to his ear. That voice. He took in the statuesque goddess with her long, straight hair hanging past her shoulders, tawny brown skin with minimum makeup, and a smile that could be featured in a toothpaste commercial. To say she was stunning in the strapless royal blue dress that hugged her curvaceous body would be an understatement.
But he felt nothing. The usual stirring that would have once had him leading her past the dance floor and to the nearest dark corner to make out wasn't there.
I hate turning down a beautiful woman, he finally said. But I'm going to have to pass.
That's too bad. Her bold fingers traced a path down his arm while she stared into his eyes. I would love to have had the pleasure of finally being in the arms of the infamous Jerry Jenkins.
Normally he would have appreciated her boldness, but her comment grated on his nerves. For months he'd been trying to shake his lady's man reputation. Yet, someone always found a way to remind him that it's tough living down a reputation.
Not tonight, Lo… He stopped short of calling her Love, a term he often used with women. If he ever expected for people to believe he'd changed, he needed to chill with the terms of endearment that often flew from his mouth when he didn't know a woman's name.
You sure you don't want to dance?
Positive.
After a slight hesitation, she dropped her hand from his arm and gave a shrug before sauntering off. Instead of watching her walk away, like he used to do, Jerry slammed back the rest of his drink.
What the hell? I'm standing right next to you. Am I invisible or something? Liam Jenkins, Jerry's cousin, grumbled over the music. That's the fourth woman in the past twenty minutes who has asked you to dance. Yet, not one looked my way. I could see if you were better looking than me, but that's not the case.
Jerry chuckled. They'd had similar conversations like this one. He leaned against the bar where they stood and held up his empty glass, signaling the bartender for a refill. He and Liam had been mistaken for brothers more than once, despite Jerry being a shade darker with less facial hair. At thirty, almost two years older than Jerry, Liam was six feet tall with a runner's build. Jerry had a few inches on him and was a good twenty-five pounds heavier.
What can I say, man? Women love me. It's a gift. Or a curse, he thought the moment the words were out of his mouth. Since the third grade, he had never had trouble snagging the attention of the opposite sex. A serial dater for most of his adult life, he had come by his reputation of loving women, honestly. He wasn't a jerk about it. He treated the ladies well and with respect, leaving them wanting more of his attention.
Liam leaned in closer. What's even more mind-boggling is that you've turned down every woman, and two of them were definitely your type. Thick and curvy. Heck, I've seen the time when you'd be out on the dance floor with two or three honeys at the same time. So, what's wrong with you?
Accepting the whiskey from the bartender, Jerry swirled the glass before bringing it to his lips. No, it wasn't like him to turn down a woman. But his world changed a few months ago when Rayne's fine ass strolled into his life. He hadn't been right since. He only wanted her.
The scary part was that his attraction to Rayne wasn't just about looks. He'd admit to being somewhat shallow in the past, but he liked everything about her. They had quickly become friends. Laughing, talking and joking with each other as if they'd known each other for years. Gorgeous and smart with just enough sass, Rayne also had something else going for her. She was an amazing mom to the sweetest little girl that had stolen Jerry's heart the moment their eyes met.
There you go staring off into space again, Liam said, interrupting Jerry's musings. So what? Nothing to say?
Jerry shrugged and turned to face the crowded ballroom and leaned his back against the bar. What do you want me to say?
I wanna know what's going on with you. I want to know… His words trailed off and Jerry didn't have to look at him to know that he was staring at him. "Wait. Don't tell me that this new you has something to do with that neighbor lady."
Even if he couldn't go a few minutes without thinking about Rayne, Jerry wasn't in the mood to discuss her. The only reason some of the people in his family even knew she existed was because of Nate. His cousin had stopped by Jerry's house months ago and like a fool, Jerry had told him about his feelings for Rayne. Soon after, the Jenkins family's rumor mill was in full swing. For months he'd had to deal with some of his cousins ragging him about him finally falling for the one.
Tell me about her.
Jerry gave Liam a sidelong glance, trying to determine if he was really interested in knowing more about Rayne, or if he was just setting him up to be the butt of some joke. Had it been one of his other cousins, Jerry would've assumed the latter, but Liam was different. Unlike some of the others, who lived to dish out bullshit, Liam was more serious and understanding.
Her name is Rayne, and yes, she's my neighbor. I can't figure her out. Each time I ask her on a date, she shoots me down.
Liam nodded, looking as if he was in deep thought before speaking. I've never known you to get caught up with any one woman. I'm surprised you haven't moved on. What's so special about this one?
Everything, Jerry said shrugging, unable to keep the awe out of his tone. There's no moving on from her. She's the one for me.
Liam's mouth dropped open slowly as he continued to stare at him. Seconds of his silence ticked by. Then he burst out laughing. "Yeah, right. Until the next one comes along."
Oh, here we go. So much for thinking they could have an adult conversation.
Jerry tuned him out and went back to studying the crowd of individuals. Immediately following the wedding ceremony, Nate and Liberty had hosted a sit-down dinner for just family. That was a few hours ago. Now the reception they were all currently at was basically a party for all of those who hadn't been invited to the dinner.
Nate and Liberty had spared no expense for their wedding day. The buffet tables on each side of the banquet room were loaded with food. Jerry couldn't eat another bite if he wanted to. Now he stood at one of the two partial cash bars drowning his sorrows.
Liam finally sobered, looking at Jerry as if seeing him for the first time. Wait. You're serious?
Very, Jerry said dryly.
I thought you said you loved women too much to ever settle down with just one.
That was before I found one worth settling down with. Heck, he'd said a lot of things over the years that he wasn't proud of, but he was older and wiser now.
Liam nodded, still studying Jerry. This must be serious. Why didn't you bring her to the wedding?
I asked. She turned me down. I can't get the woman to take me seriously. She might be new to the city, but she's heard that I date… a lot. Well, used to.
I guess your Casanova reputation has caught up to you and not in a good way.
Jerry straightened, trying to keep his frustration at bay. Man, that's just it. I've changed. She hasn't seen women coming in and out of my house because I haven't been out with anyone. But she won't give me a chance to prove that I'm not the same man.
They stood in silence, and Jerry returned his attention to the dance floor. Some of the guests showed off their smooth moves, while others sat at the round tables eating and drinking. Then there were some standing around talking and laughing. Everyone seemed to be having a good time while he wallowed in self-pity.
Man, I can't believe it. Maybe there really is something to the Jenkins' men myth?
Jerry narrowed his eyes. What myth?
You seriously don't know?
Jerry shook his head not having a clue to what he was talking about.
"The Jenkins' men myth is…wait. Actually, even as the horndog of the family, you might've just proved that it's not a myth. If a woman can get and hold your attention, there might be something to this. Anyway, it's been said that when a Jenkins man meets the one, he immediately knows. Even if he tries to walk away or denies his feelings for the woman, it doesn't matter. They're destined to be together."
Jerry studied him, trying to determine if his cousin was serious. Liam met his stare head on. You've got to be kidding. Who came up with that, Gram? he asked of their grandmother, Katherine Jenkins, the backbone of the family. You know what? Maybe it is true. All I know is that whenever I'm near Rayne, I can't think straight. She throws me off my game every time. Now all I want is for her to give me a chance to prove I've changed.
Well, I'm not an expert on women, but I do know one thing.
"You can talk all you want about how you've changed, or how you're no longer a player, but a woman ain't tryin' to hear all that. If you're serious about the neighbor lady, you're going to have to show her who you really are, who you want her to see when she sees you."
Jerry considered all that his cousin was saying. He was definitely serious about wanting more than a friendship with Rayne. For the first time it wasn't about getting a woman into his bed. It was about getting the right woman, her, to be a part of his life.
Now, all he had to do was figure out how to make that a reality.
Past due.
Second notice.
Rayne Ellison's chest tightened as she stared down at the pile of past due bills on the kitchen counter. Her gaze went to the electric bill in her hand, the words second notice blurring because of the tears filling her eyes. It didn't matter how many hours she put in at work, she never seemed to have enough cash.
Was it too much to wish for one month where she didn't have to figure out how to stretch money? Lately, it seemed to be one surprise expense after another. A couple of weeks ago, she'd had to replace the radiator in her old Chevy after putting it off for months. At the rate she was going, before long, she would have replaced everything on the car.
Rayne dropped the bill onto the counter and closed her eyes to push away the emotion threatening to overpower her. She couldn't keep going like this. Three years since her husband's death, and still she struggled financially. If only Kirk hadn't left her with a mound of debt and no life insurance.
Anger crept through her body. It wasn't good to think ill of the dead, but she despised everything about the man. The lack of respect, the cheating, and then leaving her with bills she hadn't known existed, made her hate him that much more. It was bad enough that he'd been a crappy husband towards the end of their relationship, but the shit that hit the fan after his death would forever haunt her.
Rayne shook her head. I'm not going there. Kirk had already robbed her of her belief in happily ever after. No way would she allow herself to go to that dark place in her mind. Besides, it was her fault for giving up so much of her independence to the wrong man. She'd been a fool back then, but never again. Never would she give a man the chance to destroy her self-confidence…or her life.
Her gaze returned to the stack of bills. Something had to give. Rayne had hoped living in a new city would provide a good job and a fresh start. But so far, she was still struggling to make ends meet with her factory job that paid just a little more than minimum wage. Some days she just wanted to throw up her hands and say, I quit. I give up. I...
Mommy, can we go to the bookstore?
Rayne startled. With the heel of her hand, she quickly dabbed at the corners of her eyes not wanting her over observant five-year-old to see her upset. Stormy had been so quiet in the adjourning living room watching television that Rayne had momentarily forgotten that she wasn't alone.
She glanced down at her daughter. The two long ponytails on each side of her child's head were frizzy and in need of brushing, but they didn't detract from her cuteness. They framed her adorable face that was the color of deep amber, but it was the innocent, light-brown eyes staring up at Rayne that made her heart turn to mush.
A smile tugged up the corners of Rayne's lips. This little person who depended on her for everything was the reason she kept going and refused to give up. No matter how dismal life seemed at times, her daughter had a way of brightening the cloudiest day. Instead of naming her Stormy, a more appropriate name would've been Sunshine.
How about we go to the library instead? Rayne finally said.
Just finishing up in pre-k, Stormy was reading at a first-grade level and Rayne wanted to continue feeding both of their love for books and reading. She had hoped to have a little extra money from her check to buy them each a new book. That wasn't going to happen. Now she was glad she hadn't made any promises.
And then can we get some ice cream?
Stormy, it's nine o'clock in the morning, way too early for ice cream.
Oh. Can we go later then?
At least she hadn't asked about getting new shoes. Rayne had enrolled her into an all-day summer program at a nearby daycare center and the first day was in three weeks. That meant she had a little time before she had to buy her baby new gym shoes since kids weren't allowed to wear sandals to the center.
All wasn't bad, though. Rayne had found out a week earlier that the state would pay the majority of the child care fee for the summer.
Now I just have to scrape up enough cash for shoes and these other bills.
Are we gettin' ready to go? Stormy asked, sliding back and forth around the kitchen floor in her Minnie Mouse furry footies.
Yes, as soon as you go upstairs and get your sandals.
Okay. Her daughter took off for the stairs.
Rayne gathered the bills from the top of the laminate countertop and stuffed them into the wicker basket that she usually kept on the top shelf of the pantry.
She glanced around the first floor of the townhouse. Leaving San Antonio and moving to Cincinnati six months ago had been the best decision she'd made in a long time. She owed it all to her high school best friend, Charlee Fenlon. Thanks to Charlee, Rayne had landed a job at a factory and connected with the landlord of the townhome. For the first couple of months, he had given her a sizeable discount on the rent, and then recently, she had qualified for rent assistance. The subsidy was a godsend. Otherwise, there was no way she'd be able to afford the place which was located in a beautiful, safe neighborhood. But even with the financial help, some months of trying to cover past and present bills were still tough.
I'm done, Mommy, Stormy called out as she came down the stairs and trotted into the kitchen. Can I take Bunny with me? She held up the pink stuffed animal.
Sure, but you'll have to keep up with him. Rayne grabbed her purse. All right, kiddo. Let's get going.
Can I say hi to Jerry first? Please.
Rayne didn't know what her daughter's infatuation was with Jerry Jenkins, their next-door neighbor. Then again, yes, she did. Jerry was a charmer. It didn't matter the age of the female, they all drooled over his good looks and captivating disposition. She and Stormy were no different. Both had fallen under his stupid


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The Strictly pro shared a sweet throwback photo on Instagram from 2004
November 19, 2019 - 16:16 GMT Hanna Fillingham Strictly Come Dancing star Katya Jones looked unrecognisable in a new photo posted on Instagram, which had been taken in 2004 at Blackpool Tower
Strictly Come Dancing star Katya Jones has been dancing for the majority of her life, and has made some incredible friends along the way – including fellow pro dancer Luba Mushtuk. On Tuesday, the 30-year-old paid a sweet tribute to Luba on Instagram, and shared a photo of them at Blackpool which had been taken from over the weekend, along with a picture of them back in 2004 at the very same venue. In the throwback picture, Katya looked almost unrecognisable as she posed with Luba, wearing a blue lace dress. In the caption, the star wrote: "SWIPE TO SEE. We first arrived at Blackpool tower in 2004 as young girls not knowing where life will take us. We just wanted to dance. 15 years later we performed here with the biggest TV show in the UK and the best dance show in the world. Look how far we've come my friend."
Strictly star Katya Jones looked unrecognisable in a throwback photo with Luba Mushtuk
Many of Katya's Strictly co-stars were quick to comment on her post, with Michelle Visage writing: "Love this so much," while former judge Arlene Phillips added: "Love this and love you both." Luba also commented: "Wow, just a few years ago. I was first in Blackpool even before that, time flies so fast, but we look the same." Katya has previously paid tribute to Luba on social media. In January, she shared the story of how they both started out in the dancing world, and how their paths managed to align again and again. "Here is a little story for you. There were two little girls living in Russia," she wrote alongside a childhood snap of the pair. "They loved dancing, they were friends, but they were fascinated by two different things. One loved Italy, another one loved England."
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Luba and Katya have been friends for many years
"But they just worked hard and did what they loved - dancing. Fast forward....Who knew that they will actually end up living in those countries," she added. "@lubamushtuk I found this picture and just thought - isn't it just so amusing how universe has its ways of making things happen... Now the circle has closed and we ended up together on the most amazing show in the world @bbcstrictly!"
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Through dancing, Katya also met Neil Jones, who she was married to for six years and together for 11. The pair have remained on good terms since their split over the summer and regularly spend time together with their fellow pro dancers. Neil spoke about his professional relationship with Katya during an interview with the Radio Times in September, where he explained why their separation won't affect Strictly. He said: "She's my dance partner. We've been together a long time." Katya also revealed that she had been working on his upcoming tour, Gingerland, saying: "I've designed all the dresses and costumes for our shows. He's going to be busy with [his tour] but the rest of the time we will be doing shows as usual, gigs together and whatever we get offered. Dancing stays the same. Nothing changes."
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SZA :: Z
Patrick Taylor February 17, 2015
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The last few years have seen a number of R&B singers making music that veers off of the Hot 97 path. For a long time this alternative R&B was tagged neo-soul, a label that is still used. However, what sets apart artists like Solange and The Weeknd is the way they mix indie rock and indie pop elements into their sound. SZA is the latest artist in this mold. She's signed to Top Dawg Entertainment, home of Black Hippy members Kendrick Lamar and Schoolboy Q. She offers a take on R&B that is as unique as those rappers' take on hip-hop. "Z" is her third and most recent EP.
If there's one word that can be used to describe "Z" it is dreamy. The album unfolds in a haze, with SZA sleepily whispering her lines. There's a sense of both nostalgia and malaise on the album. She's dealing with lost love, betrayal, faith, and feeling confused and insecure. "I don't recall the last time I took advice from anyone," she sings on "Babylon":
"Shaped like a figure eight
Who trusts pretty girls anyways?
And I can't recall the last time I took advice from anyone
I'm sure I'll be the death of me
And I can't recall the last time I took love from anyone
I called daddy
Who's got one anyways?
The artist that came to mind most to me when I was listening to "Z" was Bjork. SZA isn't quite as esoteric as the Icelandic singer, but she does work with a range of sounds and producers. Larry Fisherman, Toro Y Moi, Emile Haynie, DJ Dahi, XXYYXX, and Felix Snow all produce tracks. SZA works best with the fractured trip hop/chillwave on tracks like "UR," "Child's Play," and "Warm Winds." "Sweet November," which samples Marvin Gaye's "Mandota" is another standout track, with some of her most memorable lyrics:
"Jesus called me collect last night
It took all of me not to answer
Daddy warned me the perils of playing
Hard to get with God at his standard
Flying high and fearless baby
I've kissed death a thousand times before"
It's only when SZA tries to get more conventional that she lost my interest. She goes off on in a dramatic dance-pop direction on "Green Mile," "Shattered Ring" and "Omega." It's a sound that's earned Charli XCX millions of dollars and a Carl's Jr. commercial, but doesn't do much for me and doesn't serve her voice as well as the trippier songs do.
SZA has a gorgeous voice, something unique to say, and a knack for choosing producers. "Z" has all the romance, longing and heartache of young love, and is an ideal soundtrack for nursing any post Valentine's Day wounds.
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Deerfield parents object to term hazing
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I don't usually say in hindsight I told you so, but this case is so costly for students and the school alike that I just want to state that the tradition should have been banned by a written policy long ago. Deerfield stands as a cautionary tale for all school administrators and athletic directors who know that one of these inane traditions continues. I would have you research the toilet paper incident in Ann Arbor, Michigan in the early 1990s when some Huron girls in a car racing from a toilet papering ended up in a pond and drowned, unable to get out. I'm with the administration on this one, but I do understand the frustration of parents if this was an annual affair well known to either Deerfield coaches or administrators. If they did NOT know about it, they were not asking the simple questions every administrator and coach and athletic director OUGHT to ask about team "traditions" and so-called team building or bonding. Hank Nuwer
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Deerfield parents dispute hazing, fight swimmers' suspension
By Emily S. Achenbaum
Tribune reporter
A parent of a swimmer on Deerfield High School's boys swim team wants the school to reinstate his son and a dozen other senior swimmers, who were suspended from the team after a hazing complaint, he says.
School officials have declined to discuss the swim team case, citing student privacy, and the reason for the suspensions remains unclear.
All the students involved have appealed, said Marjie Sandlow, a Township High School District 113 Board member, at a board meeting Monday. An independent company has been hired to handle the appeal process, she said.
"I think the bottom line is, we're interested in student safety, and I think if there has been any kind of a question or practice … in the eyes of our school it was considered hazing," Sandlow said. "Even a simple hazing can lead to more serious consequences for students today."
Steve Brew, parent of one of the seniors, said the team held a dinner Feb. 6 honoring the seniors. Annual tradition holds that after the dinner, freshman swimmers toilet-paper seniors' homes, and seniors attempt to "capture" the freshmen, whom they then drive around town, Brew said.
"It's essentially a game," he said. "Some refer to it as team building."
But someone complained this year and called it hazing, Brew said. Within days, the school district had interviewed every team member and decided to suspend all the seniors from future swim meets, he said.
The incident "completely met the definition of hazing," said board member Helene Herbstman.
School district spokeswoman Carol Votsmier said only that there had been an "incident," and that the students involved had been disciplined.
Deerfield Police Deputy Chief Rick Wilk said his department received no complaints about senior night, and as a courtesy, parents let police know in advance that kids would be toilet-papering houses that night, Wilk said. He said the department hasn't been told of any wrongdoing.
Freelance writer Brian Cox contributed to this report.
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EVER since he announced that he is turning pro instead of playing college ball in the United States, many have wondered what the next move of young sensation Kobe Paras.
The athletic 6-foot-6 swingman arrived back home in the country yesterday and immediately attended a press conference backed by Gilas Pilipinas backer Chooks To Go in Crowne Plaza, Ortigas.
There, he gave an explanation as to why he suddenly decided to go back home and leave Cal State Northridge to pursue his basketball career elsewhere.
Now that he's pro bound in the near future, does that mean he is setting his sights on the Philippine Basketball Association?
According to the son of PBA legend Benjie Paras, that's just one of many possibilities.
Despite this development, Paras remained glad that he got the chance to learn and evolve as a player while in the US.
For now, Paras' immediate focus is on the Fil-Oil Premier Cup, wherein he will be a part of a Gilas Cadet team.


Franklin Graham: Can A Christian Vote For A Mormon?
Read this interesting article by Rev. Franklin Graham posted in Charisma News. Rev. Graham is one of the most faithful evangelist in the church today. I have the deepest respect for this man and his ministry.
This question has stirred much debate. Historically, Christians have voted for candidates of different faiths, including Mormons, based on how they live their lives and how deeply committed they are to upholding the U.S. Constitution. Remember, God-ordained government, and we are not electing a pastor-in-chief, we are electing a commander-in-chief.
George Washington was Episcopalian, Abraham Lincoln had no religious affiliation while he was president, John Kennedy was Catholic and Jimmy Carter and Bill Clinton were outspoken Southern Baptists. Over a period of 223 years, our nation's cities and states have been governed by people of many different faiths, including Mormons from both the Democratic and Republican parties.
Orrin Hatch, a Mormon, has served this nation as an effective senator and George Romney, Gov. Mitt Romney's father, was one of the great governors of Michigan. His religion never interfered with governing, but his personal faith did define his strong marriage, family values and personal integrity. I believe this is the same for Gov. Mitt Romney. While there are major differences in the theology of evangelical Christians and that of Mormons, as well as those who practice the Catholic faith or the Jewish faith, we do share common values that are biblically based.
Americans must remember that while our nation was founded upon godly principles, we do not have a state religion. Rather, our Constitution provides for the freedom to worship without interference of government. Our forefathers shed their blood to win this right. We must be committed to electing a commander-in-chief who will protect this liberty and uphold the Constitution as one nation under God, and who will ensure God's moral law will not be violated by changing the law of the land.
We are at a profound crossroads. Our secularized society has shaken its fist in God's face and rejected His very name. Like Joseph and Daniel, we must not compromise when government clashes with the worship of God. We must not silence our voices to God's law. We must use our influence to elect those who will govern with respect for the sanctity of marriage as between one man and one woman; the sanctity of life; and yes, the protection of God's beloved nation Israel. We must not cast votes for officials—whether candidates of the Democratic, Republican, or Tea Party, or of a religious persuasion—that are against these principles of God. We have, in the past, elected Christians who have defied some of these very principles.
We need something like what Jerry Falwell did in the 1980s. We need a "moral majority"—made up of Christians, Jews, Mormons, Catholics and many others of faith—to come together to take a stand for our religious freedoms and rights.
I pray that all Christians and God-fearing Americans will put aside labels and vote for principles—God's principles—that for many years have resulted in His blessing upon our nation.
So, can a Christian vote for a Mormon? The answer is yes.
Click here to read the original article at BillyGraham.org.


I should have asked my Mother. She retired to Delaware many years ago. She didn't want to leave the Northeast but she also wanted to reduce her tax bill. Plenty of seniors populate the state that has no personal income tax.
And I was worried people would notice my Bulgari belt buckle wasn't the real deal.
SGEntrepreneurs.com questioned why copying is so rampant in China. "US has Google, EBay and 2nd Life and China has Baidu, AliBaba and HiPiHi. In each of the example, for every US company which makes it work, China will have a carbon copy," said the article. In this he posits that teaching is focused on copying design versus original design. Western style teaching is based on the Socratic method of questioning and argument. Eastern style teaching is focused on memorisation by rote repetition.
What is the upside of fakery?
The ability to copy flawlessly is helping China grow. Their creativity is showcased in process engineering. Manufacturers can take an item and reduce the cost of production dramatically. This has led to the hyper-growth of firms like Foxconn. They regularly teach world-leading brands like Apple how to reduce the cost of manufacturing an item. It's why we pay less for phones today, in real dollars, than ever before.
The fake claims of buying banks or dishonest reference letters for school are all attempts to gain notoriety or achieve in an ultra-competitive society. China is on the move and losers are left behind.
Thankfully the fakes are getting exposed so the real stars can rise to the top.
Couldn't agree more. I appreciate all the "neat stuff" I've acquired over the years!
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Freedom of the Press Does not Exist in China
Reported by Wong Chun-ki
Andy Ngai, the deputy chief editor of Hong Kong Economic Journal, said the since Xi Jin-ping, the General Secretary of the Communist Party of China, took office, the freedom of the press has been tightened in China.
Ngai has worked in media field for years in China, "there is no freedom of the press in China from day one," said he. A question raised about News Ethics Committee, he then pointed out that this is used for further tightening the news reporting in China. "Seeing the rising number of offices of the News Ethics Committee, we can imagine the situation of the media," he mentioned.
In addition, he used WeChat (a popular social communicational app in China) as an example to interpret the danger of inappropriate speech or run illegal gatherings via this app. He explained, "I am worried about WeChat as the Chinese government thinks that the users always spread wrong messages or news in it. No matter how much does WeChat value, the government can destroy it anyway."
Last but not least, he also commented the freedom of the press in Hong Kong. "Depends on the bosses (main investors) of the news organization, if the bosses do not care, then no freedom," he said. --115058 2014年2月25日 (二) 17:59 (UTC)
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Out Now Nights 24: Joel, Frances & Denzel Did A Macbeth
For this Out Now Nights, Aaron and Abe took the chance to explore the poetic language of Shakespeare through the lens of Joel Coen's The Tragedy of Macbeth. The two discuss this latest adaptation of the famous play, featuring Denzel Washington and Frances McDormand in the lead roles. There are plenty of thoughts on these two towering performers and what they bring to the material. Plus, lots of focus on the technical wizardry used to bring this version of the story to life, the impressive work by stage performer Kathryn Hunter as the Weird Sisters, thoughts on how this version stacks up to others, and more. Plenty to go over in such a detailed feature, so enjoy what this Nights (nights) episode has to offer.
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The "Mega Style Plus" range is our leading Technics range. The disks are written with all the benefits of the Mega Style disks only this time the files are grouped by artist or band. The "Shadows" is the first in this new range and has been joined by a second disk, "Buddy Holly". As usual, the panel memories are set to step through the variations in the correct order for a song and for the "Shadows" we have additional guitar sounds programmed as close to Hanks guitar as we can get. "Buddy Holly" has a new feature as we have included sequence data so that you can see the suggested key, chords and variations to use for when you play the song.
Mega Style disks give the ability to make the most of a song without having to resort to the use of Midi Files.
Please be aware instant download files are only available for instruments including and after KN3000. Owners of prior instruments will need to request their order on a floppy disk.


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Charity November 24, 2018
Andrew had a ball! Chichester College principal's birthday bash raises £28,000 for children's charity
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Leading cancer charity announces that it is set to host free support course in Chichester
A leading cancer charity is hosting a free support course in Chichester for people with cancer and their close supporters. Penny Brohn UK's two-day Living…
Make great strides to help raise £100k at St Wilfrid's Hospice's 10th annual Moonlight Walk
Jerry Doyle, head of fundraising at St Wilfrid's Hospice, is urging supporters to get in their stride to help raise £100,000. She was speaking after…
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A team of would-be high-fliers is ready to reach for the sky to raise money for a homeless charity in Chichester. The group of daredevils…
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Chief executive Alison's excited by new £15.5million hospice as ambassadors plan library tour
Alison Moorey, chief executive of St Wilfrid's Hospice, has spoken of her excitement at the progress of work on the charity's new £15.5million building in…
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A Christmas Story; a delightful festive tale to warm the heart this yuletide, by Alex Dingwall-Main
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Covers chairman Rupert Green's delight after more than £30,000 raised for hospices including St. Wilfrid's
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Man did we just scratch the surface of the Pocosin Lakes National Wildlife Refuge. Here's the deal. We always stop in the town of Columbia, NC - it's one of our favorite small towns around these parts. We sort of stumbled upon the NWR visitor's center here in town - I don't know how we've missed it in past trips to the Outer Banks - but luckily we made it this time.
After checking out the park headquarters/visitor's center (located just off Hwy. 64 in town and on the river), we took a quick little hike along the Scuppernong River Interpretive Boardwalk. We passed fisherman, folks on a quick stroll like us, and found a sweet kayak launch.
The actual refuge stretches over 100,000 acres across 3 counties (Hyde, Tyrrell, & Washington). Well over 100,000 migratory water fowl concentrate here in the winter and the refuge is home to the only population of wild, free roaming red wolves in the world. It also is home to one of the densest populations of black bears in the world. Wowza!
Here's a link to a map with descriptions of great water fowl observation points (best in the winter). These points are accessed via dirt roads throughout the refuge (some may be closed during the winter or peak water fowl migration times). We'll definitely be back in the winter to check things out. If you visit during the fall hunting season use caution and wear your Clemson sweatshirt.
P.S. - We'll do a post on our favorite little town of Columbia NC in the winter when we visit the refuge to see some serious bird migration action!
There is nothing we love more than putting in a kayak or two along the Crystal Coast and exploring barrier islands along the Intracoastal Waterway. Low tide and with-mutt is the best way to go. Today's blog post is a little photo journal of paddling around islands mostly near the seaside Eastern North Carolina town of Swansboro. Enjoy!
Can you make a day of North Carolina's Fort Fisher State Park?
As we keep adventuring around where we live, our exploration bubble keeps getting bigger. We've been to most hiking and paddling spots close to home so now we spread out a bit. That took us to Fort Fisher State Park and recreation area in Kure Beach, North Carolina.
The park consists of a historical center, short trails around bunkers and restored fence line, longer trails through a gorgeous salt marsh, a beautiful beach, a boat launch, and a (permit required) 4x4 all year round beach driving section. Here's a map of the park.
During the Civil War, Fort Fisher allowed the port of Wilmington to stay open to runners supplying goods to the confederacy upriver. This was an important, and one of the last, lifelines to Robert E. Lee (in Virginia at the time). It was cut off when the federalists attacked and took the fort in 1865. Once the fort was in the North's hands it was only a matter of time until the confederacy fell.
Can you spend a day here? For sure. A few things about our trip. We came from out of town which meant quite a drive through busy Wilmington and onto Carolina Beach (city traffic followed by tourist traffic). Once you get out to the Fort it's a great idea to bring a lunch and a cooler. Eating under the live oaks by the beach would be perfect. Even more perfect would be purchasing a daily 4x4 pass and taking to the beach via off-road vehicle (see the 4x4 beach entry pictures below). Other options include aquatic exploration from the boat launch, hiking the Basin Trail, or checking out the aquarium at the end of the island.
We loved it here. On our next trip we might look to stay a night close to the park to cut down on the Wilmington-traffic-driving, but what a picturesque beach and recreation area. Check it out!


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Take a look at the best photos of the Steelers defense from the Week 8 game against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium
Pittsburgh Steelers defensive end Henry Mondeaux (99) during a regular season game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Baltimore Ravens, Sunday, Nov. 1, 2020 in Baltimore, MD. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers defensive end Stephon Tuitt (91) during a regular season game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Baltimore Ravens, Sunday, Nov. 1, 2020 in Baltimore, MD. (Ben Solomon / Pittsburgh Steelers)
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Pittsburgh Steelers safety Terrell Edmunds (34) during a regular season game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Baltimore Ravens, Sunday, Nov. 1, 2020 in Baltimore, MD. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Vince Williams (98) and Pittsburgh Steelers safety Minkah Fitzpatrick (39) during a regular season game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Baltimore Ravens, Sunday, Nov. 1, 2020 in Baltimore, MD. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Bud Dupree (48) during a regular season game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Baltimore Ravens, Sunday, Nov. 1, 2020 in Baltimore, MD. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers defensive end Isaiah Buggs (96) during a regular season game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Baltimore Ravens, Sunday, Nov. 1, 2020 in Baltimore, MD. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers safety Minkah Fitzpatrick (39) during a regular season game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Baltimore Ravens, Sunday, Nov. 1, 2020 in Baltimore, MD. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker T.J. Watt (90) during a regular season game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Baltimore Ravens, Sunday, Nov. 1, 2020 in Baltimore, MD. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Alex Highsmith (56) during a regular season game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Baltimore Ravens, Sunday, Nov. 1, 2020 in Baltimore, MD. (Ben Solomon / Pittsburgh Steelers)
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特雷弗·斯拉特瑞
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Trevor Slattery
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种族
阵营信息
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Aldrich Killian
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My name is Trevor, Trevor Slattery."
"What are you? Are you a decoy? You're a double, right?"
"What? Like an understudy? No, absolutely not.
—— Trevor Slattery and Tony Stark[src]
Trevor Slattery was an actor with drug addictions and legal problems until he was approached by the scientist Aldrich Killian to pose as the Mandarin, the idealized perfect terrorist. Taking responsibility for the widespread accidents caused by Killian's experiments, the Mandarin persona convinced people that he was in command of the infamous terrorist organization known as the Ten Rings, eventually becoming the most feared terrorist in the West. He was captured by Tony Stark and put in Seagate Prison, where he became something of a celebrity. There he became the subject of a documentary by Jackson Norriss, who was really an agent of the real Mandarin, and whose real purpose was to kidnap Slattery.
1.1 Actor
1.2 The Mandarin
1.2.1 Killing Thomas Richards
1.3 Confronted by Tony Stark
1.3.1 Giving Answers
1.3.2 Captured
1.4 Incarceration
3.2 Allies
3.3 Enemies
I know it's a little over the top sometimes. It's not entirely my fault; he has a tend... he's... he's a stage actor. They say his Lear was the toast of Croydon, wherever that is.
—— Aldrich Killian about Slattery[src]
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Trevor Slattery and his mother in 1964.
Trevor Slattery grew up in England with his mother; his dream was always to be a world renowned stage actor and his mother took often took him to the theatre to help fuel his passion for the stage. Although Slattery and his mother were very close, with Slattery noting that she was everything to him, he failed to be with her when she passed away in 1986 as Slattery was still continuing to pursue his dream as an actor in America.
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Trevor Slattery starring in "Caged Heat"
As Slattery continued to pursue his dream, he grew up to be a small-time actor whose biggest claim to fame was the lead role in an unsold 1985 CBS pilot called "Caged Heat in which he portrayed an aggressive Russian police officer. The pilot was never picked up as it was of poor quality and featured an alcoholic monkey. Slattery however insisted that it was too sophisticated for the Networks. To push the idea of his successful career, Slattery later insisted that he had worked with and been flirted with by actor Sean Connery, although this was likely a lie.[1]
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Slattery performing as "The Mandarin"
I'm gonna offer the choice: do you want an empty life, or a meaningful death?
—— The Mandarin[src]
Down on his luck and with a serious drug addiction, Slattery was approached by the wealthy scientist Aldrich Killian, the founder of the Advanced Idea Mechanics with a job offer. Killian needed to masquerade his failed experiments with the Extremis virus as terrorist attacks. So he needed someone, a feared terrorist who would publicly take responsibility for those attacks. Killian gave Slattery plastic surgery so no one could recognize him, and from that day on, Slattery posed as the Mandarin, a terrorist leader affiliated with the Ten Rings organization.
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Trevor on location in Afghanistan filming scenes as "The Mandarin"
Whenever one of Killian's experiments with Extremis would fail, causing explosions and a great number of civilian casualties, the Mandarin would appear on tv and say this was "another lesson" for the American people.[2] Between the two performances, Slattery would spend his time in the company of prostitutes, enjoying an endless supply of drugs and alcohol. Slattery was invited to travel to Afghanistan to film scenes of him as the Mandarin, although he was not trusted to use a real gun. When Jack Taggart injected himself with Extremis and exploded before the Mann's Chinese Theatre in Los Angeles, Slattery announced in one video that he was responsible for the explosion.
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Slattery performs as the Mandarin
Since Tony Stark's friend Happy Hogan was severely injured by Killian's Extremis enhanced henchman Eric Savin during Jack Taggart's fiery blast, Stark challenged the Mandarin to a fight using the news. Killian then accepted the challenge by sending three heavily armed helicopters to destroy Stark's mansion. Once the mansion had been destroyed, Slattery was called upon to record a responce as the Mandarin. He arrived in character and demanded that they begin immediately while Aldrich Killian watched from the sidelines.
Killing Thomas Richards
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The Mandarin kills Thomas Richards
Mr. President, I know this must be getting frustrating, but this season of terror is drawing to a close. And don't worry, the big one is coming; your graduation.
—— Trevor Slattery as the Mandarin[src]
In another video Slattery threatened to kill Thomas Richards, an accountant from the Roxxon Oil Corporation if President Matthew Ellis of the United States failed to call him within 30 seconds. Although the president complied with the request, Slattery ignored the call and, in a mock execution, pretended to shoot the man in the head.[2] When the broadcast was over, Richards stood up and shook hands with Slattery.[3]
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Slattery threatens the President
When Aldrich Killian's soldiers captured Colonel James Rhodes and stole the Iron Patriot armor, Eric Savin took the armor and boarded Air Force One and kidnapped President Matthew Ellis. Slattery then released another video showing the President in the armor hanging above an oil tanker, threatening to blow up the tank on Christmas Day. As usual Slattery was too simple minded and high on the drugs he had been given to realise that the video was in fact real and he was truly threatening the world, instead still believing it all to be fake.[2]
Confronted by Tony Stark
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Trevor meets Tony Stark
Don't hurt the face! I'm an actor."
"You got a minute to live, fill it with words."
"Just a role. 'The Mandarin', see, it's not real.
However, Tony Stark invaded the mansion the supposed Mandarin was residing in. He found his target in the company of two prostitutes, and after pressing him for information, Slattery told him that the whole Mandarin thing was just theatre all along. Slattery told Stark that the whole Mandarin persona was just a role he plays in return for the lavish lifestyle, a speedboat and a copious amount of drugs.
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Slattery speaks to Eric Savin
Slattery then gave up what little information he knew of Aldrich Killian's plan, denying what he had divulged immediately after, and then went back to his slovenly habits for a few hours. However, when Eric Savin arrived to the mansion, Savin sneaked up behind Stark and knocked him out. Savin then asked Slattery what he had told Stark about their plans, but Slattery lied about what he said to Stark, claiming that although he had panicked, he had handled the situation and said nothing, he then opened a beer and went back to relaxing with his prostitutes.
Giving Answers
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Slattery is threatened by James Rhodes
This is the Mandarin?"
"I know, it's...it's...it's embarrassing."
"Hi, Trevor. Trevor...Slattery.
—— James Rhodes, Tony Stark and Trevor Slattery[src]
A few hours later, Stark returned with his military friend, Colonel James Rhodes, who had been vainly searching the Middle East for the phantom terrorist, and who accosted him once more on the subject of the Mandarin and Killian. Rhodes was horrified to learn that the Mandarin was this foolish actor, but soon managed to gain the information he needed to track down Killian and stop his plan, despite Slattery still remaining confused by the entire situation.
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Slattery under arrest
It's great to see you!
—— Trevor Slattery to the crowd[src]
Slattery was apprehended by local law enforcement officers shortly after the defeat and death of Aldrich Killian. Slattery was led drunkenly away through a crowd of onlookers and the press who took his picture and asked for a statement. Believing himself to have finally gained the fame he had desire his entire life, Slattery enjoyed having the attention from so many people and thanked them for seeing him.[2]
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Trevor in prison performing as "The Mandarin"
There's somebody who wants to meet you."
"Do I know him?"
"No, but you took his name, and now he wants it back."
"Ahh. No, sorry, I still don't get it.
—— Jackson Norriss and Trevor Slattery[src]
After Tony Stark managed to discover Aldrich Killian's plan, Slattery was incarcerated at Seagate Prison. Inside, he finally found the fame and notoriety he had always sought, gathering a strong and supportive fan-base amongst many of the inmates, although other prisoners didn't respect him, as he wasn't even a real criminal. However, inmates such as Herman, whom Slattery appointed as his personal butler, protected and followed his orders as if he were a celebrity.
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Slattery being interviewed in his cell.
Jackson Norriss, a member of the Ten Rings, infiltrated Seagate Prison disguised as documentary maker to interview Slattery. To maintain his cover, Norriss did a lot of research about Slattery's life and interviewed him many times, talking about the role of Aldrich Killian as his employer, the logistics of Killian's plan in creating an amalgam warlord. On the last day of his interview, Norriss wanted to wrap out his film asking about the real Trevor Slattery, bringing him documents about his past, such as a photograph with his mother when he was a kid, and his role as a main character in a rejected TV pilot.
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Slattery discusses his past
When Norriss asked about the possibility that there were people who could be angered by his portrayal of the Mandarin, Slattery said he knew as he read read the internet message boards. However Norriss claimed he was referring to the Ten Rings or the Mandarin himself, who could be angered by his portrayal, Slattery was surprised to learn that the terrorists were real, as he previously thought that they were another aspect of the role A.I.M. created for him. Norris questioned this as Slattery had previously claimed to have done detailed research into the Ten Rings upon getting the role of the Mandarin, so Slattery admitted this to be a lie.
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Trevor being kidnapped by Jackson Norriss and the Ten Rings
While relating the history of the Mandarin, Norriss retrieved a handgun he had concealed inside his videocamera, immediately killing the guards. Herman, another inmate of the prison and Slattery's butler, who accompanied him during the interview, attacked Norriss, surviving his initial shot and fighting until Norriss was able to stab Herman in the neck. Slattery picked one of the guns from the corpse of a guard, and was able to aim Norriss with it before being disarmed. Regaining control of the situation, Norriss revealed that he was sent to break Slattery out of prison and take him to the presence of the Mandarin.[1]
You know who I am. You don't know where I am. And you'll never see me coming.
—— Mandarin[src]
The Mandarin persona was devoted to studying the works of Sun Tzu and insurgency tactics. He surrounds himself with dragons and symbols of warlords and Chinese iconography because he wants to represent the prototypical terrorist who is out there doing field work, supervising atrocities for the intelligence community who went nuts in the field. He became a devotee of war tactics, and surrounded himself with a group of people over which he presides, and the only thing that unifies them is their hatred of America. In his attempt to rid the world of its oppressors by replacing them, the Mandarin considers himself a twisted version of absolute good.
The real Trevor Slattery is easy-going and wishes to avoid confrontation. He considers himself a very talented actor and loves the approval of his audience. At times, he seems cowardly, but self-preservation can bring out his bravery. Slattery enjoys being the center of attention, but views himself as innocent in the A.I.M. scheme.
Aldrich Killian † - Employer
Eric Savin †
Thomas Richards
Herman † - Fan and Butler
Fletcher Heggs - Fan
Priscilla Everhart - Co-star
Rick Hawkins - Co-star
Tony Stark/Iron Man
James Rhodes
Ten Rings
Jackson Norriss
White Power Dave
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The Mandarin's tattoo
Kevin Feige has said that the Mandarin was considered for the main villain during the writing stages of Iron Man. He also said that they avoided making him too similar to his comic book counterpart as they did not want him to be a Fu Manchu-esque stereotype.[4] Eventually the idea of adding the Mandarin as a villain in any of the Marvel Cinematic Universe films was almost completely removed because Jon Favreau thought that the Mandarin wouldn't feel as realistic as the films were meant to be. He felt only in a sequel, with an altered tone, would the fantasy of the Mandarin's rings be appropriate.
Slattery has a tattoo of Captain America's Shield on his neck. It has been noted that in place of the star is an "A", the symbol for anarchy. Kevin Feige has said that the Mandarin uses "symbolism of various cultures and iconography that he perverts for his own end." A popular theory is that he is attempting to twist the ideals the shield represents. This fits in with the speech that he gives in the trailer.
The ring on Slattery's right pinkie is the same one Raza wears in Iron Man.
漫威电影宇宙资料站上关于特雷弗·斯拉特瑞的图集
↑ 1.0 1.1 Marvel One-Shot: All Hail the King
↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 Iron Man 3
↑ Seen in the after-credits scene in Iron Man 3.
↑ IRON MAN 3: MANDARIN ASIAN LOOK WAS NEVER CONSIDERED SAYS KEVIN FEIGE
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Tag: Richard Billingham
Defining Documentary – Richard Billingham
On October 11, 2016 January 3, 2017 By JanIn Coursework, Notes, Part 1 Introducing documentary, Research & ReflectionLeave a comment
And so it begins, first few blog posts done and reading the initial few pages there is some new terminology and new names to research. A few familiar faces to make me feel both relieved and dread as I remember picking up Camera Lucida and sitting with a thesaurus in the other hand….still onwards and upwards…
Despite not starting the coursework as promptly as I should I have kept in touch with exhibitions, publications and talks and will get around to writing them up and adding them to the research category. Newer name for me to look at is Robbie Cooper; I was introduced to the photo-book Rays a Laugh by Richard Billingham a few years back and found it really interesting on many levels; they were intimate personal photographs of his closest family members, there was no censorship, there was no posing, the images portray what was there, he had a no holds barred approach. What I later found out was that these were never taken with intent to publish as photographs. Billingham had always wanted to be a painter and the random snaps were intended to be reference only for his paintings. Who knows how he would have translated these on canvas? Would he have softened the impact of the flying cat and dishevelled parents, used artistic licence to add a more "palacial" backdrop or would his paintings have been as brutally honest?
I did find this super YouTube video showing the book in all its glory.
What I like about this book is that it shows the strength of the images, you need no captions to feel the undercurrent of emotions and their circumstances, that the sequence of images reveal occasional tension, but obvious affection between people and animals. The interspersed shots of birds indicate to me that there was more to life than the claustrophobic flat.
At first I did wonder, like many, if Billingham was exploiting his family, taking advantage of being the insider to achieve such intimate shots, but then I stopped and considered the photographs I have taken over the years and realise that the drunken friends, naked children, harmless stumbles are all taken with affection and with no malicious intent and, if not taken with express permission at the time, are regarded as "fair game" within ordinary life. Permission was obviously given after for them to be used in this fashion and I found it quite refreshing that once done:
He no longer takes their pictures. To continue now that they have become objects of curiosity would, he said, indeed be exploitation.
Angus Crombie (2012) Richard Billingham ray's a laugh. Available at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3_T_AKPfVdI (Accessed: 11 October 2016).
(Angus Crombie, 2012)
Chesshyre, R. (2001) Meet the parents. Available at: http://www.telegraph.co.uk/culture/4726608/Meet-the-parents.html (Accessed: 11 October 2016).
(Chesshyre, 2001)


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