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Syria and the Left: A Call to Arms
As the world's imperial powers unify against Syrians, we offer suggestions for how those in the West can demonstrate solidarity with the besieged
by Charles Davis, Loubna Mrie, and Kareem Chehayeb
THE last year has been one of the worst in history for Syrians, whose country continues to be torn apart by dictatorship, the Islamic State, various rebel groups, and both U.S. and Russian imperialism. As the regime has solidified its grip on Aleppo–one of the last urban strongholds of opposition forces–the Islamic State continues to be a significant force in the country, as shown by its recapture of the ancient town of Palmyra.
The rise of Donald Trump and his desire to openly work alongside Russia and the Syrian regime as part of an escalated war on terror demands change with respect to how the Western left engages the issue of Syria. Some have spent years downplaying or even openly denying the well-documented suffering of Syrians, dismissing such reports as part of a ploy by Clintonites and liberal interventionists seeking to sell the world a no-fly zone that hasn't come. The presidential election has all but settled this policy debate; moving forward, the left now needs to figure out how it can organize on behalf of those whom the world has united against. Rehashing the past while displaced Syrians are bombed and deported would be a historical dereliction.
Refugees need to be supported wherever they are, and imperial designs for the partition of their homeland–as well as the normalization of a hereditary regime that has killed hundreds of thousands–must be opposed. Meaningful solidarity could take a number of forms that the global left should pursue immediately, lest it continues to fail Syrians as it has for the last half decade.
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Author Charles DavisPosted on December 31, 2016 December 31, 2016 Categories Activism, Syria, UncategorizedTags Activism, anti-imperialism, leftism, Syria, the LeftLeave a comment on Syria and the Left: A Call to Arms
Down the Alt-Right's Syrian Rabbit Hole
How a Chemical Attack in 2013 set the Stage for Trump's Post-Truth Presidency, and How We Can Fight Back.
On August 21st 2013 rumors of a massive chemical attack in Eastern Ghouta, a rebel held suburb of Damascus began to emerge. A series of now famous videos which showed victims laid out on the floor shaking were uploaded. Over the next few day fragmentary details of a major sarin gas attack began to emerge in the western media. As journalists started putting the pieces together an Austin based conspiracy theorist named Alex Jones went on air to present his own version of events with absolute certainty.
In retrospect the August 23rd episode of "The Alex Jones Show" is worth re watching, because it was a chilling precursor to the alt right movement that would shape how Donald Trump sees the world. Between segments hawking survivalist and pseudo medical products, listeners called in to speak with Jones. One caller ranted about fears that Obamacare death panels would kill his grandmother, Jones suggested Obama's Muslim background made him a bad dog owner and a segment about the inappropriate conduct of the Clinton foundation ran (remember this was during the summer of 2013).
The the subject of Jones program that day was the sarin gas attack in Damascus, and he jumped right into it.
"The so-called US, Goldman Sachs, JP Morgan, Chase, that run this country, along with the Sachs, Cobergs, Gothes, and others, the Queen of England, the Dutch Queen others, that's the main folks that own it all. They are openly taking the funding away from Egypt, and I'm not defending foreign aide, but the point is they are taking it away becasue they aren't doing what they are told to turn it over to jihadis to just wreck everything."
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Author patrickhilsmanPosted on December 29, 2016 December 29, 2016 Categories Propaganda, Syria, Uncategorized2 Comments on Down the Alt-Right's Syrian Rabbit Hole
To "leftist" admirers of Assad's Syria
By Farouk Mardam-Bey
As a Syrian who has always identified politically with the left, I am particularly appalled by those men and women who call themselves left-wingers — and are therefore supposed to stand in solidarity with struggles for justice worldwide — and yet openly support the regime of the Assads, father and son, who are chiefly responsible for the Syrian disaster.
Following four months of intense bombardment by the Russian air force, Bashar Al-Assad's army, along with Shiite militias hailing from everywhere and mobilized by the Iranian mullahs, have now finished 'liberating' Eastern Aleppo. Liberated from whom? From its inhabitants. More than 250,000 inhabitants were forced to flee their own city to escape massacres, as had the people of Zabadani and Daraya before them, and as will many more Syrians if systematic social and sectarian 'cleansing' continues in their country under the cover of a massive media disinformation campaign.
That in Syria itself wealthy residents of Aleppo, belonging to all religious sects, rejoice over having been rid of the "scum" — meaning the poor classes who populated Eastern Aleppo — is not surprising at all. We are accustomed to it: the arrogance of dominant classes is universal.
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Author Danny PostelPosted on December 24, 2016 December 24, 2016 Categories Activism, Capitalism, Fascism, Imperialism, International Relations, Leftism, Syria, UncategorizedTags Arab uprisings, Assad regime, bashar al assad, Capitalism, Farouk Mardam-Bey, Fascism, Islamic Republic of Iran, leftism, leftists, Russia, Russian imperialism, Syria, Syrian uprising, the Left5 Comments on To "leftist" admirers of Assad's Syria
Greece is no place for refuge
It has been nine months since the introduction of the EU-Turkey deal, under which refugees arriving on Greek islands face the threat of deportation back to Turkey. Since then, thousands of refugees have been stuck in inhumane conditions, in camps lacking basic resources like heat and electricity, as they await to have their asylum requests processed. With the arrival of winter, the situation continues to deteriorate.
Meanwhile, UNHCR and the EU's aid department (ECHO) have been accused of mismanaging millions in emergency funding earmarked for upgrading shelters, leaving thousands sleeping in freezing conditions in camps across Greece. On Chios, refugees have begun to protest against these intolerable conditions. 'We all are fighting this battle with the leaders of Europe's non-humanists. Yes, we are now one team fighting the lies and hatred, racism and the enslavement of human beings and the imprisonment of freedom,' writes Mohammed, a refugee from Deir ez-Zor.
The following commentary, originally published in Politico last week, was written in response to the European Commission's proposal to resume 'Dublin transfers' back to Greece.
By John-Mark Philo & Ludek Stavinoha
In the same week as the world marked Human Rights Day, the European Commission announced its plans to resume the so-called "Dublin transfers" of refugees back to Greece. If the recommendation is adopted at Thursday's meeting of European leaders in Brussels, EU member countries will be able to start returning refugees who arrive on their territory back to the country of their first entry into the European Union, wherever that may be.
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Author Ludek StavinohaPosted on December 23, 2016 December 25, 2016 Categories Activism, Europe, Greece, Human Rights, Migration, Refugees, Turkey, UN, UncategorizedTags Greece, Human Rights, RefugeesLeave a comment on Greece is no place for refuge
How "Stop the War" and Patrick Cockburn justified atrocities in Aleppo
By Amr Salahi
Last week, as Assad's forces and their foreign militia allies closed in on the last remaining opposition enclave in East Aleppo, the horrific crimes being committed during their assault became headline news across the world. In one massacre alone 82 people were killed and there were reports of children being burned alive.
Activists and civil defence workers in Aleppo uploaded photos and videos to social media and gave interviews to the UK media, telling the world that they were trapped and completely surrounded in East Aleppo. Nearly 100,000 people were herded by the Assad regime and its allies into an area of less than 2 square kilometres. The people in this tiny enclave were deprived of food, medicine, and electricity while barrel bombs and cluster bombs dropped by the Russian and Syrian air forces rained down on them.
Eventually, what was called an "evacuation" agreement was signed. This was a misnomer. The people remaining in East Aleppo were being given a choice. Either a horrific death at the hands of the regime and its militia allies or permanent forced displacement from their city to other opposition-held areas of Syria – where they would be subject to continued aerial bombardment by Russia and the Assad regime.
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Trump has defeated the media, and here's the picture to prove it.
The picture above, tweeted out last night by Politico co-founder Mike Allen, is one of the saddest images I've seen since Election Day.
Christmas @ Mar-a-Lago: @realDonaldTrump, relaxed and chatty, hosts press for drinks — off-record but pics OK @axiospic.twitter.com/lysW7FHzIl
— Mike Allen (@mikeallen) December 19, 2016
Here are a couple more gems that followed.
Christmas at Mar-a-Lago: @realDonaldTrump hosts press pool! We were magged here by Secret Service on way in . @axios pic.twitter.com/OWBh0a0vTB
Christmas at Mar-a-Lago: #NotYourTypicalPoolHold! dinner for pool apres @realDonaldTrump off-record .. follow @axios pic.twitter.com/8Zw9QFc1vJ
Christmas at Mar-a-Lago: @realDonaldTrump hosts press pool for off-record in his White and Gold Ballroom … @axiospic.twitter.com/avGjvmG50o
The occasion of these tweets, in case you haven't heard, was the off-the-record cocktail party Trump threw for his traveling press corps — the same reporters he mocked throughout his campaign, and continues to call a bunch of liars, along with the rest of the media. The same reporters who watched Trump single out one of their own at three separate rallies in front of his hopped-up crowds, knowingly and deliberately putting her physical safety at risk. These reporters were invited to Mar-a-Lago, Trump's Florida resort, to chat with him for a half hour over drinks, on the condition they don't tell their readers (us) anything about what he says. Mike Allen thought we might be more interested in pictures of the fancy drapes at his exclusive beach club than his answers to boring policy questions, I guess. Continue reading "Trump has defeated the media, and here's the picture to prove it."
Author Leighton WoodhousePosted on December 19, 2016 December 20, 2016 Categories Uncategorized3 Comments on Trump has defeated the media, and here's the picture to prove it.
Anti-Imperialism Against Itself
A statement in solidarity with the multi-pronged Israeli assaults on Hezbollah and Hamas in 2006 read:
"We offer solidarity and support to the victims of th[e] brutality [in Lebanon and Palestine] and to those who mount a resistance against it"
The gist of the statement is that no matter how fundamentalist and sectarian someone is, they have the right to resist oppression.
Tariq Ali, one of the signatories, 9 years later would argue that in order to defeat ISIS,
"[Y]ou should be fighting side by side with Assad and the Russians . . . that's the logic."
In other words, we must join hands with other imperialists and mass murders to . . . fight imperialism. He went on to assert that
"This notion that there is a liberal third force is nonsense… 70,000 people collected together by the CIA, no, it's not true, it's a lie"
They just don't exist, it's a Muslim country after all!
Another signatory, Lindsay German, later went on to assert in 2015 that
"[T]he majority of the so-called "rebels" are and always have been foreign invaders and not domestic insurgents . . ."
Another signatory, John Rees—who in 2001 went as far as to argue that "whether or not to oppose imperialism" shouldn't be premised "on whether or not we find the past or present behaviour of the [opposing] regime to be progressive"—would later insist that any rebel group in Syria that's demanding arms and money from the West, the Gulf and Turkey shouldn't be supported by the Left. By that logic, of course, the Spanish Republicans shouldn't be supported for demanding arms of France. And the same would go for Hezbollah and Hamas who are both funded by Iran and, in the latter case, by Saudi Arabia and Qatar.
What a world, what a world!
Author anas el hawatPosted on December 19, 2016 December 19, 2016 Categories Uncategorized1 Comment on Anti-Imperialism Against Itself
Russia and the Syrian Regime are Documenting Their Own Crimes
In the era of "fake news," Russian hacking, and "post truth presidency," it can be hard to discern fact from fiction and propaganda from reporting. Over the past few years the smear and bullshit industry has been kicked into overdrive by state actors invested in spreading misinformation.
Propaganda is nothing new but as America comes to grips with the role of Russian meddling in the 2016 presidential election via hacks and so-called "fake news", many are wondering what, if anything, can be done to counter these increasingly toxic and advanced strains of misinformation. Most worrying is the fact that US president elect Donald Trump seems to be a voracious consumer of fake information, at the expense of US intelligence agencies and other more rational observers.
This seemingly insurmountable challenge has left lawmakers scratching their heads, considering countermeasures and toying with the absolutely unacceptable notion of censorship. For those of us who oppose censorship but are still terrified by the plague of bullshit there is good news. Simply put, the best cure for Russian propaganda is Russian propaganda.
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The Palestinisation of the Syrian people
A slightly edited version of this article was published at al-Jazeera.
In solidarity with Aleppo, the lights on the Eiffel Tower were extinguished. Elsewhere in Paris, and in London, Amsterdam, Oslo and Copenhagen, people demonstrated against the slaughter. Turks rallied outside Russian and Iranian embassies and consulates in Istanbul, Ankara and Erzerum. The people of Sarajevo – who have their own experience of genocide – staged a big protest.
The protests are nothing like as large as they were when the United States bombed Iraq, but they are welcome nonetheless. If this level of support had been apparent over the last six years, it would have made a real difference. Perhaps it is making a difference even now. Public sympathy for the victims may have pressured Vladimir Putin to allow those in the surviving liberated sliver of Aleppo to evacuate rather than face annihilation. At the time of writing, the fate of the deal is in doubt, subject to the whims of the militias on the ground. If it works out and the tens of thousands currently trapped are allowed to leave – the best possible outcome – then we will be witnesses to an internationally brokered forced population transfer. This is both a war crime and a crime against humanity, and a terrible image of the precarious state of the global system. The weight of this event, and its future ramifications, deserve more than just a few demonstrations.
The abandonment of Aleppo is a microcosm of the more general abandonment of Syria's
democratic revolution. It exposes the failures of the Arab and Muslim worlds, of the West, and of humanity as a whole.
Many Syrians expected the global left would be first to support their cause, but most leftist commentators and publications retreated into conspiracy theories, Islamophobia, and inaccurate geo-political analysis, and swallowed gobbets of Assadist propaganda whole. Soon they were repeating the 'war on terror' tropes of the right.
The Obama administration provided a little rhetorical support, and sometimes allowed its allies to send weapons to the Free Army. Crucially, however, Obama vetoed supply of the anti-aircraft weapons the Free Army so desperately needed to counter Assad's scorched earth. In August 2013, when Assad killed 1500 people with sarin gas in the Damascus suburbs, Obama's chemical 'red line' vanished, and the US more or less publically handed Syria over to Russia and Iran.
Keeping to the 'war on terror' framework, the US bombs ISIS and others in Syria, hitting symptoms rather than the cause of the crisis. Europe, meanwhile, declares a crisis over the refugees arriving on its shores. So long as Assad remains in power, most of these refugees will not return home.
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Author Robin Yassin-KassabPosted on December 18, 2016 December 18, 2016 Categories Imperialism, Iran, Russia, Syria5 Comments on The Palestinisation of the Syrian people


While there is immense value to listening and being still in prayer and seasons when waiting is what is being asked of us; as this proverb infers, prayer also involves response and action.
It is much like love.
Love is more than words spoken from our mouths.
It must be lived out in the patterns and actions of our lives.
When we love, broken things of this world are restored and made new..."
asking that our dearest neighbors come to know Love itself.
the grace, and redemption, and freedom Christ brings.
but our cries should not echo in the emptiness of their words.
and allow God to fold us into our own prayers.
our prayers that sweet precious children in our neighborhood, whom we have come to adore and treat as our own, would know Jesus and experience his love.
so we become the church.
we are inadequate, yes, but we are empowered.
and soon we are ok to sing off-key, and wear crazy hair, and play with water balloons, and LOVE.
last week our sweet life group/volunteers came for 2 hours each night, and we hosted 30 kids at our home for VBS. It was the Big God Story, in action.
"can we come?"their sweet eyes pleaded.
YES, for there is always room for more in God's kingdom.
every night more kids, because the Spirit is contagious.
they came early, they stayed late.
they made us laugh, and wore us out.
the very last day we invited all the parents to a BBQ.
she stood there, we smiled.
"thank you for teaching my children about God. I want to, but i am always so busy"
I nod, and smile and tell her how much I loved her kids, and what great things they had to contribute during small group.
i've always felt that americans, they looked down on me, that i am not good enough.
but you, you all changed that this week. you loved my kids."
"we are all brothers in sisters in Christ, and THAT is more important than anything else. we are family. more important than our skin color is our identity in Christ, and that trumps all".
and that week, it did.
and so our prayers were answered.
and so we continue to press in.
and often, his movement involves us.
so, as we pray, let's also move our feet.
KATIE!!! Oh my GOODNESS! I was away camping so just had to update on your blog! I am BLOWN away and truly moved that y'all did a VBS at your own home!!! That is HUGE! I know exactly what you mean about feeling inadequate, but isn't it crazy how God seems to work in spite of us??? I love it!!! I'm so proud of y'all are so thankful that the kids in your neighborhood have someone loving on them and teaching them the Truth the way y'all do!
Gosh talk about being moved to tears....all I have to say is that God is good!!!
Oh my gosh, what a touching story! The impact you guys had on all those kids who got to learn about God is invaluable! Our Lord works in the greatest ways, doesn't he?!
What a beautiful story!! One of the things I've realized about myself lately is my apparent need to keep the Gospel to myself. I am trying to get over that and start sharing the Word, especially in my community, so it is encouraging to see others living out their faith!
Wow =) This is so beautiful. Thank you for sharing that wonderful proverb as well. I wrote it down and stuck it on my mirror this morning. I love getting to see how the Lord is using you in the lives of others =D And it's so awesome to see these kids get "loved on" by you all!
Katie!!! this looks like so much fun! what a fun week of vbs!
Katie your blog is always so inspiring, God moving through you, you just being open to it. You're amazing. God's amazing. Hugs!
those kids are so lucky to have you guys! and so cool that you are letting God use you - I wish I was your neighbor and could have helped with your week!
This is so great Katie! I am so glad you guys had the chance to open your home to so many blessed kiddos. What joy!
Katie, this is so great! You are an inspiration to me!
It is sad that anyone would look down on someone because of where they come from instead of trying to show them the love of Christ.
Your opening quote about keeping your feet moving while praying is really one to take into consideration!!! Yey for crazy hair day. I used to do stuff like that with my hair on "wacky wednesday" and such when I was a teen for "spirit week" things they'd do.
seriously, you really live a life of faith.
Katie, this is phenomenal. What that woman said to you - I almost choked on tears reading it!!! And holding VBS at your house, man, that's truly being the hands and feet of Jesus. You are such an inspiration :) And thanks for following my blog!
Loving your blog Katie, so cool to hear how Jesus is working in and through you!
wow, this is INCREDIBLE! this is my first time on your blog - you come HIGHLY recommended ;) - and i am truly inspired. now THIS is love. what are blessing you and your group surely are in those kids lives!
i can't wait to read more from you. thank you for sharing so beautifully!
This is beautiful! I love your blog. You are an inspiration!


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Students learn to code robots at Northfield
Campers glimpsed into the world of modern manufacturing by learning the intricate and delicate relationship between robotics and coding during a special summer program this week.
Hosted by the South Central Tennessee Workforce Alliance at Columbia State's Northfield campus, the students learned the functions of computer programming. Their goal was to direct a small robot through miniature courses indicated by electrical tape on the former factory's floor.
First learning the process in a simplified computer simulation, the students quickly moved to writing actual code, which translated into physical movements for a small, four-wheeled machine.
Columbia State's associate professor of computer science Alan Fisher led the students as they took their first steps into the world of programming and robotics.
"We are sponsoring this to get students excited about science, technology, math and engineering," Fisher said with his sights set on the potential prosperity of each of the young campers in the room.
"In this central Tennessee area, there are over 1,000 information technology jobs," he said. "If we can get students interested in these fields, they could actually get a good job."
Fisher said students adapted well to the program, many of whom were very comfortable with technology but unaware of the inner workings of the devices they cherish.
"Yes, they know technology, but they have been users of that technology," Fisher said.
Samuel Seadler, 14, of Spring Station Middle School and Kahlil Horton, 12, of Whitthorne Middle School were working on specific line of code to make the two-wheeled robot follow a square path.
"You can come up with millions of different ways for the robot to move," Seadler said. "It's something really interesting and more advanced than what I'm used to and that is what I like about it."
Horton shared his fascination with the transition of code to physical movement.
"It just does it," Horton said.
He added he would definitely consider a career in programming, after a successful career in the NBA, of course.
Columbia Academy student Tamiya Ellis, 13, was hard at work making the calculations to make sure the robot would successfully navigate a maze of electrical tape.
"I have a new appreciation for it," Ellis said of coding.
She said she did expect to spend the camp doing so much math.
Paige Liggett, communications coordinator for the South Central Tennessee Workforce Alliance, said the three-day camp was made possible through grant from the business development program, Launch Tennessee, and support from General Motors Spring Hill.
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Encounter the region's heritage, see works of art created by New Zealanders or learn about science in the hands on environment of the Te Manawa Museum. Discover a different side of the Palmerston North's arts scene with a visit to a local theatre, one of the city's art galleries or one of the specialist museums scattered throughout the area. Whether you only have a day to spare or are able to enjoy an extended stay, there are plenty of ways to discover Palmerston's artistic side.
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Patrol info for U-52
Departure Arrival / Fate Duration
27 Feb 1940 Helgoland 4 Apr 1940 Wilhelmshaven 38 days
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Oblt. Hans-Jürgen Radke 2WO
Ltn. Helmut Hennig
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Hand. Cannot. Erase. Is the new album by British musician Steven Wilson and it's taken an entire audience by storm! Its official release date was February 27, 2015 and was recorded by Air Studios, London, Uk. All band members from the previous albums are on this one, and Steven Wilson himself said the goal was to make this album less "jazzy" compared to some of the previous albums he has made.
Wilson has said that the album is written to be interpreted in a female perspective. What many fans don't know is that Steven Wilson was inspired for this album by the case of Joyce Carol Vincent. She was a woman who lived in a big city and ended up dying in her apartment. On top of that for 3 years no one came looking for her, even though she had plenty of family and friends.
There is also a deluxe version of this album available. Wilson and the band is currently touring throughout Europe to promote their new album along with perform it. Make sure to check for shows and buy tickets. For those who are wondering, Hand. Cannot. Erase.
If you haven't bought a copy of this album yet, then you're missing out. This album is by far some of Steven Wilson's best works, and it will take you on a journey of a life time. Go get yourself a copy, sit back, hit play and embark on an adventure of epic proportions.


If you thought your Lighthouse Cove crops in FarmVille were only going to be good for completing goals or earning new mastery signs, think again. Zynga has released a series of new Craftshop recipes using these new crops which will see you combining "old" crops with these new bushels. Here's a complete rundown of the new crops so you know exactly what to grow (and what to stock up on) should you wish to craft any of these items in bulk.
Keep in mind, farmers, that if you're new to crafting these items, you won't be able to craft many of them until you earn mastery stars by crafting other things. Luckily, ones like the Bright Yellow Tractor and Sheep Topiary recipes are open by default, so at least you can earn some mastery stars while completing these new recipes. Also, keep track of how long each of these recipes take to complete, as some of them aren't exactly fast (the Harvester, for instance).
We'll make sure to let you know if additional Craftshop recipes are released in the future, along with what you'll take to actually craft them. Keep checking back with us for more.
What do you think of these new Craftshop recipes? Which items would you like to have more of on your farm?


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Serena Campbell/Bernie Wolfe
Serena Campbell
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to be continued... (Berena Summer Sequel Event)
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In the first instalment of this tale, Serena, faced with attending Elinor's graduation party with her ex-husband and his new wife, went in search of a dress that didn't make her feel a frump. She happened upon Berenice's, a lovely quiet dressmakers shop. Two weeks later, she had a gorgeous new dress and a date for the graduation party.
And now, the time for that party has arrived...
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"Are you bringing a date to my graduation do, mum?" Elinor's text read, "Because you know dad will be insufferably smug if you don't."
Serena was curled up on her sofa, glass of wine in hand and beautiful new dress hanging neatly in her wardrobe. She'd had several dates with Bernie now, more than enough time to know that the chemistry they'd discovered in Bernie's shop wasn't going to go anywhere. They'd kissed – more than once – and Serena's skin tingled at the memory of Bernie's lips on hers.
"Yes," she eventually texted back.
"Oh thank god, took you long enough. One of the blokes from the hospital?"
Serena nibbled her lip thoughtfully. Bernie most definitely wasn't "one of the blokes", and she wasn't quite sure how to break it to Elinor.
"Someone new," she settled on eventually. Then she took a deep breath and continued, "It's not a man. She's called Bernie."
Her phone vibrated almost instantly. " ??!!! "
"I met her a couple of weeks ago, we hit it off and we've been out a few times. She's great, you'll like her."
"Okay mum, but can we focus more on the fact that you have a girlfriend? Are you having a mid-life crisis? Like dad with Liberty?"
Serena snorted to herself. Elinor had few illusions about her father. "Not a mid-life crisis." She didn't think it was, anyway. "I'll send you a photo."
She scrolled through her phone to find one of her favourites from their last night in the pub. Bernie had been wearing her hair up and with the light catching her eyes just so, she'd been positively glowing. She sent it to Elinor and awaited judgement with some trepidation.
"Holy shit mum, she's gorgeous." A moment later, Elinor continued, "Dad is going to be pissed!"
"I'm so pleased I get to see you wearing this again," Bernie murmured as she drew the zip on Serena's dress gently up.
Serena sighed at the soft touch of Bernie's fingers against her skin, and when they rested lightly on her shoulders she leant back into Bernie with a smile.
"You look beautiful," Bernie said, studying Serena's reflection in the mirror.
"Because you are a very clever dressmaker," Serena said, turning in her arms. She slipped her arms around Bernie's neck and drew her in for a slow, lingering kiss.
"Shall we agree it's a bit of both?" Bernie suggested when they parted. "You are beautiful, and the dress shows it perfectly."
"You're not bad yourself," Serena looked at her appreciatively. Bernie was wearing a neat grey suit, with the sleeves of her jacket rolled up to the elbows to display slim, toned forearms. The tie, which she wore loosely, precisely matched the colour of Serena's dress. Serena toyed with the buttons of her shirt. "A pity we don't have longer till Ellie gets here."
"She is – okay with this, isn't she?" Bernie said after a moment. "Me, I mean. I don't want to spoil her big day."
"She's happy I've found someone," Serena said. "And she said, and this is a precise quote, 'I'm looking forward to seeing dad's face'."
Bernie smothered a laugh. "Oh dear. What have I got myself into?"
"It's Edward's fault for marrying a woman not even ten years older than Ellie who insists on trying to mother her." Serena laughed. She could laugh, now. At the time it had hurt like hell. The doorbell rang and they both jumped. "That must be her now. Come on."
Bernie headed into the living room and Serena opened the door, more nervously than she was letting on to Bernie. "Hello darling. You look so grown up." Elinor, in a closely fitting short black dress, elegant jewellery and low heels, was definitely no longer her baby girl. "I've got a bottle of champagne to celebrate."
"Champagne?" Elinor asked, following her to the living room, "How unusual."
Bernie was hovering awkwardly.
"Elinor, this is Bernie. Bernie, this is Elinor."
The long, long look that Elinor gave Bernie, surveying her from head to toe, left Bernie bright red and Serena not much better.
"Well done, mum," Elinor said eventually. "Nice to meet you." She offered Bernie her hand and Bernie shook it firmly. Elinor sat down in the armchair and Bernie perched on the far end of the sofa.
"I hear you studied Journalism," Bernie said, as Serena poured their drinks. "It must have been very interesting."
Serena gave them each a glass and then sat listening, fascinated, as Elinor told Bernie all the little details about her degree and the work that she'd been doing that she'd never shared with Serena. Bernie was an excellent listener, asking interested questions and nodding intently, and Serena found herself falling for her even more. And it was a shock to see that her daughter wasn't only grown up in looks.
"So how did you two meet?" Elinor asked eventually. "Mum didn't tell me much."
"I'm a dressmaker," Bernie said, slightly shy now that she was talking about herself. "Your mum came in one day, looking for a dress and we… had a connection."
"Did you make mum a dress?"
"The one she's wearing now," Bernie said with a smile, "some of my best work."
Serena watched in gratification as Elinor's jaw dropped. "It's beautiful. You're very talented."
"Thank you," Bernie murmured, flushing, "but it's easy to make your mum look good."
Serena's heart swelled as Bernie smiled at her, reached out to squeeze her hand. For a moment as they sat hand in hand, gazing at each other, she forgot the presence of her daughter.
Then Elinor snorted. "Dad is going to be so mad."
Elinor had to collect her robes and mortar board, and they waited for her in the foyer of the big building where the graduation drinks were being held. Edward was meeting them there too, and a small part of Serena was worried.
"Hey," Bernie squeezed her hand, "Are you okay?"
Serena smiled faintly. "Just overthinking."
"Oh my god, Serena?" A loud, overly enthusiastic voice made Serena wince.
"Ah," she said, "Here we go."
"Serena, darling." Serena was overwhelmed as arms were thrown around her and both her cheeks kissed airily. "Don't you look divine!"
"Bernie," Serena said, when she had regained her breath, "This is Liberty."
Bernie's eyes widened but she extended a hand politely, keeping Liberty firmly at a safe distance. "Nice to meet you."
"Serena, darling, you didn't say you had a girlfriend! How modern of you!"
"And where is Edward?" Serena questioned.
"He's just parking the car. We're so excited to see darling Elinor on her big day."
"Are you excited, darling?" Bernie whispered mischievously in Serena's ear. Serena elbowed her surreptitiously.
"Here he is," Liberty announced.
Bernie surveyed the plain, thin man coming towards them and wondered that Serena had ever been involved with, let alone married to, somebody so dull. Then she looked at Liberty and wondered the same thing.
"Serena," Edward said shortly. His eyes widened as he looked Serena over incredulously and lingeringly.
Bernie could see the tension that Serena was holding, stepped closer to her and put a gently supportive hand to her waist.
"I was just telling Serena how lovely she looks, don't you think Edward?" Liberty said.
"Very nice," Edward said, through gritted teeth. "And this is?" He looked at Bernie as though he'd only just noticed her and frowned at the hand she had on Serena's waist.
"Bernie Wolfe." Bernie didn't want to shake his hand particularly but it was polite and so she offered her free hand and grimaced her way through the wet fish handshake that he returned.
Edward's expression was not pleasant as he looked at them standing together. Liberty glanced at him, then at Bernie and Serena, and back again, and frowned. "Edward darling, shall we go and find some drinks?" She tugged his elbow and he followed her slowly.
As they left, Serena sighed a deep sigh of relief. "Thank god that's over."
"Liberty is – she's –" Bernie faltered, unable to put into words quite what she thought of Liberty.
"I know." Serena leant into Bernie. "She means well. I have no idea what she sees in Edward."
"I suppose it's not money?" Bernie suggested.
"No. And it's definitely not his prowess in bed. You know that saying, it's not the size that matters, it's how you use it? Well Edward didn't have the size or know what to do with it."
Bernie spluttered hopelessly. "Serena!"
"Oh what, nobody's close enough to hear." Serena grinned cheekily. "And I have to say things have been looking up in that department recently."
Bernie turned to face Serena and slipped her arms around her waist, holding her closely and carefully. "I'm certainly glad to hear that." She ran her thumb along Serena's waistline, delighting in the feel of her. "Do you have plans this evening? Because I thought it was about time that I took full advantage of helping you out of this. Graduate to the next level of our relationship, you might say," she added with a wink. They were standing close enough that she felt the tremble that ran through Serena.
"No plans," Serena murmured. "I'm all yours."
The look in her eyes made Bernie tingle. "Glad to hear it."
"For god's sake."
Edward's voice made Serena jump, and Bernie's hands were a comforting pressure on her waist.
"What is it, Edward?" she said, as unnervingly calmly as she could manage.
"This is Ellie's big day, and you turn up looking like that," he spat, "and with her. Can't stand the attention being on somebody else, can you?"
Liberty, eyes wide and startled, tugged on Bernie's arm. "Bernie, shall we go and get a drink?"
Serena glanced at the drink in Liberty's hand and answered the questioning look in Bernie's eyes. "It's okay Bernie, I can handle him."
Bernie nodded. "Shout if you need me."
"Really, Edward," Serena said when they were alone. "How very insecure of you."
"You're far too old to wear a neckline that low," Edward grunted.
"Luckily, your opinion means nothing to me."
"And coming with a woman. Since when were you gay? I know a mid-life crisis when I see one."
"I'm looking forward to that one," Serena murmured under her breath, and swallowed a laugh at her own joke. "Again, your opinion means nothing to me. I met someone, I like her, and it has less than nothing to do with you."
"It does," Edward spluttered. "You using Ellie's big day to make some sort of statement about yourself. What's she going to think? That her mum can't have one day out of the spotlight?"
"She thinks," a new voice interrupted, "that Bernie seems very nice and mum is lucky to have found her. Hello mum," Elinor said, "Hello dad. Isn't this a lovely family reunion."
Despite Edward's irritating existence, Serena's heart swelled with pride as she looked at her daughter in mortar board and gown, every inch the grown up young lady ready to make her way in the world.
"Dad, I know you're jealous that mum looks hot and she's got a girlfriend, but can we try to have a nice day?" Elinor slipped one arm through Serena's and one through Edward's. "Now, come and talk to my lecturers. They'll have lots of nice things to say about me."
Elinor towed them across the room. Serena cast a searching look for Bernie, found her at the bar talking to Liberty – or being talked at by Liberty. Bernie smiled and nodded, so Serena presumed she was fairly safe for the moment.
Talking to Ellie's lecturers, Serena forget all about Edward. She listened with pleasure as Ellie chatted away and they discussed concepts that Serena had never heard of, let alone thought about. She glowed as she heard about the bright future that Ellie undoubtedly had ahead of her and as they left one conversation, she squeezed Elinor's arm tightly. "I'm so proud of you, Ellie. You know that, don't you?"
"So am I," Edward interrupted. Their eyes met, and for the first time in what felt like decades, they were on the same page, sharing heartfelt pride in their daughter.
"Here you are," Bernie said as they found her and Liberty. "Here's your shiraz." She handed the glass over with a purposeful brush of Serena's fingers that made her blush. She lowered her voice, "Not a moment too soon, I can feel my brains dribbling out of my ears."
Serena grinned and gave into the temptation to reach up, tuck one loose curl behind Bernie's ears. "They look okay to me," she murmured. She brushed her lips briefly against Bernie's cheek and savoured her sharp inhalation of breath.
"A toast," Liberty broke in. "To darling Elinor, and the rewards of her hard work."
Serena knew her daughter well enough to know that she was mentally rolling her eyes and as their eyes met they both grinned. "To Elinor," she said, raising her glass.
"Thanks everybody." Elinor drained her glass. "I'm going to find some of my friends. Catch you in a bit, alright?" And then she was gone and the four were left eyeing each other.
"Edward darling," Liberty said brightly. "Did you know that darling Bernie is a dress maker? She owns Berenice's – you know, the darling shop in the arcade with the huge waiting list?"
"Very nice," Edward muttered, looking like he would rather be anywhere else.
"She made Serena's dress. Isn't she clever?" Liberty linked her arm through Bernie's. Serena choked down a laugh at the look on her face. "And now you're practically family, I'm sure you'll find room for me in your books, won't you? Do say you will."
Bernie spluttered.
"Practically… family?" Edward went purple. He glanced around frantically. "Oh look, there's Cyril. We must say hello to him." He grabbed Liberty's hand and pulled her away from Bernie and Serena.
They were left, thankfully, alone. "Practically family, are you?" Serena purred, tracing one long finger down Bernie's shirt.
"Very much Liberty's interpretation," Bernie said, her voice husky.
"I didn't realise you were such a big name in the dressmaking world," Serena admitted, twirling a button between her fingers. "Exactly how lucky am I to be wearing one of your dresses?"
"I had an unexpected free slot the day you came in," Bernie's eyes swept over her, "and after we'd spoken I knew I had to make you a dress, even if meant working stupidly long days."
"Sorry," Serena murmured.
"I'm not. You're more than worth it, even if I hadn't ended up here with you."
"Bernie..." Serena tugged on the lapels of her jacket, scanned her eyes longingly. "Bernie, I think I'm falling for you."
"I'm very pleased to hear it." Bernie's fingers on her shoulders, caressing her bare skin, made Serena faint with want. "The feeling is mutual." She lowered her voice. "Can I kiss you?"
Serena didn't reply, just leaned forward, pulled Bernie closer and pressed her lips slowly and gently to Bernie's. It was just a brief kiss but it left Serena beaming and Bernie flushed. "More later," Serena promised, palm over Bernie's chest to feel the thrumming of her heart.
"Mum?" Serena jumped at Elinor's unexpected appearance. "We've got to go to the ceremony now. I'll see you after, okay?"
"Enjoy it," Bernie said, and Elinor grinned at her.
The ceremony wasn't too long, for which Bernie was grateful as the glares she was getting from Edward were icy in the extreme. She and Liberty had coordinated silently and swiftly to ensure that Serena and Edward were either ends of their row of four seats. Liberty, despite the frosty attitude of her husband, was spending every available moment detailing to Bernie the dress that she wanted Bernie to make for her. It sounded hideous. Bernie focussed on the feel of Serena's hand in hers, made thoughtful nods every so often, and attempted to ignore both Liberty and Edward as much as possible.
They all clapped loudly as Elinor's name was announced and Serena squeezed Bernie's hand so tightly she thought she might lose circulation.
"Sorry," she whispered after Elinor left the stage.
"I understand," Bernie whispered back, and smiled as Serena leant her head on her shoulder.
They all waited for Elinor at the end of the ceremony and she came bounding up to them, all smiles. "We're going out for drinks," she said to her parents. "I'll see you soon, okay?" And she was gone before they could manage a reply.
"Well, that's that, I suppose," Serena said as Elinor vanished. She looked at Edward. "We'll see you another time, I'm regrettably certain."
"Humph," he snarled, "Come on Liberty."
"Bye Serena, bye Bernie darling. I'll pop along to the shop soon."
Bernie managed a very polite nod and when they'd gone she turned to Serena with a smile. "Now, I think we talked about about a private graduation party?" Her heart thrilled as Serena gave her a long, thirsty look.
"Let's go home, Bernie."
"What a day," Serena murmured as the front door closed behind them.
"It was lovely. You must be a very proud mum."
"Oh, I am. I'm sorry about Edward." Serena undid her shoes and left them by the door and Bernie followed suit.
"He wasn't that awful." Serena raised an eyebrow and Bernie laughed. "Okay, he was quite awful. Liberty is funny, isn't she. She seems far too nice to be married to him."
"I don't understand it at all. But I don't think we should spend any more time thinking about them today." Serena caught Bernie's hand and tangled their fingers together. "Glass of wine?"
"Don't mind if I do," Bernie said, and her soft smile made Serena's heart turn over.
They sat side by side on the sofa, Serena savouring the touch of Bernie's leg against hers. Bernie's fingers fell to her thigh, drawing small circles gently over her dress, just above her knee. Serena hummed and shifted so that she could lean her arm behind Bernie, draw her fingers carefully through her hair. She loved the feel of it, silken strands in her fingers, and the little murmurs of pleasure that Bernie made. She wanted to pull it, wondered what sort of noises Bernie would make if she did so, imagined leaning over her in bed…
Bernie's fingers trailed higher up her thigh.
"How are you doing with that wine?" Serena asked, with forced casualness.
Bernie met her eyes. "I think I've had enough for the moment," she said, and leant forward to place her glass on the table, then removed Serena's from her grasp and put it down too.
"I want to kiss you," Bernie said, shifting on the sofa that she was facing Serena.
The kiss started as chastely as their kiss earlier had been, but Bernie didn't move away and Serena drank in the taste of shiraz on her lips, kissed her more deeply, slipped her tongue into Bernie's mouth to chase the taste further. Bernie groaned and the sound sent sparks through Serena. She tangled one hand in Bernie's hair, put the other around her shoulder to pull her closer until there wasn't a millimetre of space between them and the only sounds in the room were of murmured sighs.
Eventually Bernie drew away, stared at Serena with desperate eyes. "May I take you to bed?" She trailed her fingers along the neckline of Serena's dress, tracing along the low shoulders, lingering over the swell of Serena's breasts.
"I thought you'd never ask." Serena stood, held out her hands to Bernie and pulled her carefully off the sofa. Hand in hand, they made their way up the stairs and into Serena's room.
"Oh god, you're beautiful," Bernie said as she closed the door behind them. "Come here." She pressed kisses over Serena's lips as her fingers slipped around her body, finally reaching the zip at the back of the dress. "I've dreamed about taking this off you since the first time I saw you in it."
Under the gentle exploration of Bernie's fingers, Serena trembled. "I've thought about it a lot too."
Bernie thought she was in heaven as she drew the dress carefully down Serena's body and helped her step out of it. She let go of her reluctantly to drape the dress neatly over a chair then returned to run wondering fingers over Serena's pale skin.
"You have me at a disadvantage." Serena's voice was unsteady and Bernie tingled as Serena slipped a hand to her shirt buttons.
"Please, level the playing field," she murmured. She stood still as Serena drew her jacket down her arms and threw it over her own dress, then loosened her tie, which followed the jacket in one swift movement.
"That's a start," Serena said, and kissed her.
Bernie couldn't keep her hands still as Serena undid her buttons one by one, let herself trace the edge of Serena's bra, down to her soft waist, trying to concentrate on the feel of Serena under her fingers even while every soft touch of Serena's fingers left traces of fire on her skin. It seemed an age before her shirt joined her jacket and then Serena's hands were in her hair and she couldn't hold herself back, drew Serena closer and kissed her neck, into her beautifully inviting pulse point, found herself undoing her bra without even thinking about it.
"Is this okay?" she mumbled as she kissed along her shoulder and dropped the bra to the floor.
"It's perfect, Bernie."
Serena's fingers were pulling her hair and she'd never wanted anybody more in her life.
Serena gasped as Bernie cupped her breasts. "Take me to bed please."
"With all my pleasure."
"You're the most beautiful woman," Bernie said, a long while later. She was leaning on her elbow, studying Serena, trailing her fingers up and down her flushed body. "When you came in my shop that day and said you felt like a frump, I couldn't believe it. I'd never have let you go without a dress that made you feel amazing."
"I'm so glad I found your shop." The smile that Serena gave Bernie sent thrills running through her all over again. "I'm so glad I found you."
"You've got me," Bernie murmured. She leant over Serena and brushed a kiss to her lips, and another after that.
"Don't stop," Serena said, pressing herself closer to Bernie, their bodies fitting together perfectly.
"Oh, I won't."
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Globally, Deaths From War And Murder Are in Decline
The world is getting safer, even if it doesn't necessarily feel like it
Colin Schultz
"State-based conflicts" include any conflict between governments, a government and an opposing group, or a government and its people. State-based conflict deaths have been dropping, in general, since World War II. Human Security Report 2013
Non-state conflicts are between armed groups where neither is a government. Non-state conflict deaths have been going up a little bit, but the scale is far, far lower than the decline in state-based conflict deaths. Human Security Report 2013
The decline in non-state based conflict deaths is taking place even though the incidence of non-state conflict seems to be rising. This suggests that even though there is more fighting, fewer people are dying. Human Security Report 2013
Most non-state conflicts are taking place in sub-Saharan Africa, though there has been a recent rise in the Americas. Human Security Report 2013
Organized-crime related killings in Mexico are one of the few places where death rates are rising. Here, Mexico's gang-related violence is compared to deaths in three other countries. Human Security Report 2013
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One small chunk of one small slice of one portion of the absolutely massive photo of the Milky Way captured by the Spitzer Space Telescope. NASA/JPL-Caltech/GLIMPSE Team
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The newly discovered 2012 VP113, in red, and Sedna, in orange, orbit far from the Sun. The four pink bands are Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus and Neptune. The blue dots are Pluto and the rest of the Kuiper belt. Scott S. Sheppard: Carnegie Institution for Science
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The world is getting safer, at least so far as people killing other people is concerned. Globally, says a new report from the Human Security Report Project, deaths from war—either between state powers or by a government against its people—have been generally in decline since the end of World War II. The report:
During 2012—the most recent year for which there are data—the number of conflicts being waged around the world dropped sharply, from 37 to 32. High–intensity conflicts have declined by more than half since the end of the Cold War, while terrorism, genocide and homicide numbers are also down.
The report, says Fast Company, "counts wars and war deaths (international and civil), murders, and other violence (including political coups), and compares the numbers historically."
It shows, for example, that the number of international wars has fallen hard since the 1950s (from more than six a year, to less than one a year now).
Likewise, the number of war deaths has also plummeted. In the 1950s, there were almost 250 deaths caused by war per million people. Now, there are less than 10 per million. "There are have been some pretty extraordinary changes and they haven't been recognized," Mack says. Military leaders, for example, say we live in the "most dangerous time ever." And yet, in statistical terms at least, this isn't remotely true.
The recent rise of organized crime-related killings has made up for he drop in state-based conflicts, to some extent But the difference in magnitude between these events and the atrocities of war means that, on the whole, the recent uptick in murders hasn't erased the improvements elsewhere.
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Colin Schultz is a freelance science writer and editor based in Toronto, Canada. He blogs for Smart News and contributes to the American Geophysical Union. He has a B.Sc. in physical science and philosophy, and a M.A. in journalism.
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Emerging evidence has indicated that adolescent chronic pain is a significant healthcare issue, the impact of which is determined by a complex interplay of biological, emotional, social, and familial factors. Recently, progress has been made in assessment of pain and functioning in adolescents with chronic pain. A next step is to evaluate whether discrete subgroups of patients exist and whether assessment measures can be used to determine subgroup membership for individual pain sufferers. The present study sought to address these two issues. A battery of questionnaires, including the bath adolescent pain questionnaire, was completed by 209 adolescents with chronic pain presenting for an assessment appointment. Results from cluster analyses indicated the presence of four distinct subgroups. Three clusters differed from one another along a single continuum of severity and the fourth was characterized by good family cohesion, moderate emotional difficulties, and significant difficulties with physical functioning. Follow-up analyses indicated significant differences among the clusters across eight of nine measures of functioning including pain intensity, healthcare utilization, school attendance, amount of weekly exercise, depression, disability, social functioning, and catastrophic thinking. A discriminant analysis was able to correctly classify over 95% of participants into the correct cluster. These results provide strong support for the derived four cluster solution, which may be useful in both clinical and research settings, as it allows for individual adolescent pain sufferers to be classified into groupings according to the severity and type of difficulties being experienced.


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Review: In 'Making Friends,' a Bitter Grab Bag of Grievances
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If you met Tom DeTrinis at a party (remember parties?), you might find him perfectly agreeable, even fun. The truth, though, is that he wants to punch you in the face.
"And consequently," he says in "Making Friends," his furious new solo show for IAMA Theater Company in Los Angeles, "I want to punch me in the face for wanting to punch you in the face, because I'm supposed to love and accept other people. That's what it's about, right?"
The deliberate irony here is that as an anxious, emotional, high-drama child — the only gay member of what he calls a large, "Jesus-addicted family" on "hypermasculine Long Island" — love and acceptance were what he craved most.
Thus, apparently, his aggressive, enduring, undiluted anger. It saturates this bitter, navel-gazing, hourlong comedy, whose grab bag of grievances (notably, an outsize hatred of New York) is blithely untouched by the world's current parlous state.
In any normal year, "Making Friends" would be an unremarkable programming choice, especially over the holidays, when so many people feel alienated from their families. But in this overwhelmingly disastrous year, it's a perplexing piece for a company to stream.
Filmed live in an empty theater at the Pico Playhouse in Los Angeles, this is the kind of show that needs the affirmation and community of an audience in the room, laughing and commiserating — a crowd like those that the director, Drew Droege, had for his hit solo show, the uproarious and emotionally piercing "Bright Colors and Bold Patterns."
"Making Friends" is nowhere near as focused and clear as that meticulously constructed piece. Still, it's hard not to wonder how much more effectively DeTrinis's monologue might have found its form with the instant feedback and buoying energy of humans in those vacant playhouse seats, which he addresses — sometimes quite accusingly — as if they were filled.
Splenetic and spectatorless, albeit beautifully lit by Donny Jackson, DeTrinis comes across as self-obsessed. That's not least because "Making Friends," which he wrote, is as willfully oblivious of current events as if it had been pulled from a time capsule, not filmed under the protocols of a Covid-19 compliance officer.
Publicity materials suggest that the show is in tune with the moment because we are all so furious right now. But it is tone-deaf to rant, as DeTrinis does, about long lines at a Manhattan restaurant, now part of a gravely wounded industry, or the arrogance of New York bartenders, many of whom are lately unemployed. It is bizarre to carp about being 30-some years old and not working on Broadway, when (perhaps you've heard) no one is working on Broadway.
The show is at its most insightful when DeTrinis lets himself imagine the uncle he's named after, who died as a toddler and who DeTrinis likes to think might have been gay. In one fantasy version of Uncle Tommy, he's a Palm Springs-dwelling design maven who dotes on his nephew like a son.
If only, huh? Maybe, given that kind of loving acceptance, DeTrinis wouldn't want to punch us in the face.
Streaming through Jan. 11; iamatheatre.com.
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The Local's Guide to Las Vegas, According to an Indie Boutique Owner
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You may think you know Las Vegas, but local boutique owner Katherine Shiebel shares a softer side to Sin City enjoyed by locals and visitors alike.
Each year, about 42 million visitors descend upon the desert-laden, surreal structures of Las Vegas, Nevada—which is over 65 times the number of people who live actually there (compare that to New York, which only sees about seven times the number of tourists versus locals).
Indeed, Vegas can seem so transient that it can be easy to forget that Sin City is a place that over 600,000 people call home. "It's pretty laid back," claims Katherine Shiebel, owner of Third & Arrow, an independent boutique in Downtown's popular Container Park. "There's actually more ease about the day here than you might think."
Container Park, opened in 2014, is 50,000-square-foot outdoor shopping and entertainment "cargotecture" venue composed of repurposed shipping containers and is largely credited with revitalizing downtown Las Vegas. Shriebel's store, Third & Arrow, is one of 40 small businesses in the park. Photo by Sheila Scarborough.
The Downtown neighborhood, about a ten minute drive from The Strip, has especially evolved into a haven for locals and tourists seeking a more low-key side of Vegas. "It's been evolving like crazy—there used to be a time when you just wouldn't go to Downtown Vegas," says Schiebel, "but now people are gravitating towards it because of the local vibe."
Whether you're traveling to Vegas for work or pleasure, there's likely a side of the city you haven't been exposed to—and that's worthy of your time—because Vegas is the type of place that allows for infinite imagination: "Vegas is kind of like a blank canvas," says Schiebel, "you can kind of create anything and people will welcome it."
Below, Shiebel shares her ideal day exploring the best Vegas has to offer—mostly revolving around town, excluding, however, The Fremont Street Experience. "You have to love it for what it is," says Schiebel. "And it definitely does grow on you."
"Don't get suckered into paying crazy, expensive Strip prices for beverages or for food," says Shiebel, whose own boutique is located in Downtown's Container park (pictured above). "Seek out local places, you'll get better quality service and food and drink for half the price." Photo via Flickr.
10 a.m. — Coffee + Container
I would start the day at PublicUs, because get yourself a coffee and something to eat and everything that they make, they make in-house. It's so delicious. It's also right by my store, of course, which is the Container Park, and there's plenty to explore there in the morning.
Santo's Guisados Tacos & Beer is a great local dive. Photo by Ryan Hafey.
Inside Santo's. Photo by Ryan Havey.
12 p.m. — Downtown Lunch Spots
Le Thai is delicious. It's kind of an artsy vibe and a great local neighborhood spot. That or Santo's Tacos—it's one of those places that you seat yourself and everything reasonably priced. They have these really cool holy candles on the wall but instead of Jesus or Mary, they have pictures of Amy Winehouse, and other stars. I love it.
You might not expect to find such a peaceful oasis in the middle of Downtown Las Vegas. Photo by Renee Grayson.
...But Springs Preserve offers just that.Photo by Renee Grayson.
2 p.m. — Explore the Elements
Springs Preserve is not something you would expect to find in Vegas. It's got an outdoor and botanical garden and a little natural history museum. It's great for families or a day activity.
If you're looking to hang out at a pool, everyone loves the Golden Nugget. It's got an old school vibe, like it's still the 70s.
Inside Sparrow & Wolf, one of the hottest restaurants in Vegas—and it's off-Strip. Photo by Sabin Orr.
Sparrow & Wolf's Clams Casino. The restaurant is also known for their lamb's neck and porterhouse steak. Photo by Sabin Orr.
6 p.m. — The Best Off-Strip Eateries
Go to Esther's Kitchen on California and Main. They make all their noodles in-house and I love their bucatini.
Chinatown is also a great place for food: Sparrow & Wolf is really great for dinner, and there's an all-you-can-eat Korean place, and a delicious Thai restaurant called Lemaii on the same strip.
The Neon Museum is close to Downtown—and an important piece of Las Vegas history. Photo by Jeremy Thompson.
8 p.m. — Are You Afraid of the Dark?
When it gets dark, darker at night, I would take it to the Neon Museum. Be sure to get tickets ahead of time!
The iconic sign at The Griffin, a local Downtown dive. Photo by Sarah Nichols.
10 p.m. — Late Night
Go to The Griffin to grab a cocktail. It's a dive bar. You'll love it if you love rock and roll and drink I also love going to The Bunkhouse for shows. It's a divier place, too, that hosts indie bands, and there's a restaurant inside called Gaucho's that's awesome.
Go to the Golden Nugget for classic retro Las Vegas vibes. Photo by LV Lights.
The Las Vegas Essentials:
On the Strip I love the Cosmopolitan and the Hard Rock. Off the strip, I've stayed at the El Cortez Cabana Suite. I've also stayed at the Golden Nugget, which is so much fun because it kind of reminds me of a Scarface situation. It's super old school.
Don't wear flip flops! It's not allowed in most places.
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Jan. 6 riot lawyer's illness throws wrench in several cases
by The Associated Press September 2, 2021 September 2, 2021
In this Oct. 30, 2020, file photo defense attorney John Pierce, speaks during an extradition hearing in Lake County court in Waukegan, Ill. Credit: Nam Y. Huh / AP
A prominent conservative attorney representing more than a dozen defendants charged in the Jan. 6 riot at the U.S. Capitol is seriously ill and hasn't appeared in court for more than a week, throwing some cases into disarray.
Attorney John Pierce has been sending an associate — who is not licensed to practice law — to appear before judges in his absence. Pierce's illness has left some clients without counsel for the time being and is putting the cases at a "standstill," prosecutors said in court papers this week.
On Thursday in one of Pierce's cases in federal court in Washington, a judge said he would appoint an attorney who could advise the client in Pierce's absence. That was after the associate at Pierce's law firm, who is not licensed as a lawyer and faces criminal charges himself in another matter, was unable to say when Pierce might be able to return.
At a hearing later Thursday for Pierce's newest client, Pierce's associate was joined by a licensed attorney he said he had found to step in until Pierce returns.
Prosecutors repeatedly raised concerns this week that Pierce's absence and the actions of his associate, Ryan Marshall, on the attorney's behalf could cause problems in his cases, saying that Marshall had already done things he wasn't allowed to do.
"Although Mr. Marshall has now appeared several times in Mr. Pierce's place, he is not a licensed attorney and thus cannot appear in this Court, represent Mr. Pierce's clients, or provide them with legal advice or services," they wrote in one filing.
They also said it's "unclear if and when Mr. Marshall will be able to obtain a bar license" since he is facing felony criminal charges including fraud in Pennsylvania state court.
Phone numbers for Pierce's law firm did not appear to be working Thursday and it was not immediately clear how to reach Marshall.
Marshall told a judge Thursday in the case against a Kentucky man, Peter Schwartz, that Pierce remains hospitalized but is starting to feel better and expects to be released within a week. He didn't elaborate on Pierce's illness, but Marshall told a prosecutor last week that one of Pierce's friends informed him that the attorney was sick with the coronavirus while another friend told him he was not, according to court documents.
"We're in a difficult position here," U.S. District Judge Amit Mehta told Schwartz. "You are entitled to counsel and you have retained Mr. Pierce. Mr. Pierce clearly is not available today and it is not clear to me when he is going to be available."
Among Pierce's other clients is Kenneth Harrelson, who is charged alongside other members and associates of the far-right Oath Keepers extremist group in perhaps the most high-profile case brought so far in the Jan. 6 attack. Harrelson and the other Oath Keepers are accused of conspiring to block the certification of President Joe Biden's victory.
Pierce has also been hired by several members of the Proud Boys charged in the Jan. 6 riot.
Nearly 600 people have been charged in the events of Jan. 6. Supporters of President Donald Trump stormed past police barriers and sent lawmakers running as they were meeting to certify Biden's Electoral College win. Fifty defendants have pleaded guilty so far.
Story by Alanna Durkin Richer, Associated Press
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Q: What are the different endings for the game UnEpic? I heard that UnEpic has multiple endings. I am curious about how the story ends. Could someone please outline whatever ending story you have seen so far?
I have put in a lot of hours but cannot continue playing anymore for the reasons outlined here.

A: From multiple sites I have found the following:
From Steam chat room, and Video Game Geek site:

There are 3 chests in the last area of which you can only open one. Depending on what chest you chose the ending will differ.

This means that there are a possible 3 endings. According to VideoGeek it seems that all 3 endings a poorly constructed and your character dies 100% of the time.
There are three final bosses. Each boss correlates to a certain chest. Each on represents the "demon in the player" and you will die. Then the game resets. There is no way to beat UnEpic. Only a way to finish it.
The third ending which you can't find can be found in this video:UnEpic ending 3.

A: There are three youtube videos with the three different endings:
Eternal slavery (chest on the right):
Horrible Death (chest on the left):
Eternal agony (chest in the middle):

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Shackecoins Review: Things to Look Before Taking Trading As a Career
By Vasid Qureshi
Taking up trading as a full-time career might mean a lot of challenges that you need to face. but one thing is quite certain is that it's a very awesome journey. once you take this up one thing is also certain you have to choose the right brokerage platform.
Shackecoins Provide one of the coolest brokerage platforms for you to go ahead and start trading with. but this article will focus on some of the key things that you need to take a note of before you break into forex trading
Things to Look into Before Taking a Trade
Trading isn't just a simple career—it is about merchandising businesses. It faced a lot of risks and things that needed to be considered thoroughly. Engaging in this field requires adequate commitment and confidence to navigate this kind of market action.
Here is the list that needs to be scrutinized before taking trading as a career.
Recognizing market structure.
Identifying the ongoing market structure—uptrend, downtrend, or a range, will give you an idea of what to do regarding selling or buying.
For market structure, here are the choices you could either choose once you get to identify the structure:
For an uptrend market, you need to buy either the debtor in possession (DIPs) or the breakouts.
For a downtrend market, you need to sell either the rally or breakdowns.
For a range of markets, you need to either buy at support or sell at resistance.
Pin Down the Area of Value.
Upon knowing the market structure, it is important to pick the choices where it corresponds to the area of value. In simple words, it's recommended to take a trade when the prices are close to the area of value and, on the contrary, it is said not to take a trade when the prices are far from the area of value.
Acknowledging the Entry Trigger.
Looking for the pattern also aids in getting into trades—patience plays a vital role in this part.
There are distinct ways you can follow from looking for the pattern—such as bullish engulfing pattern, candlestick patterns, or bullish hammer.
Action Plan Respective to Exit Strategies.
Trial and error are always in trades, that's why there are risks to be taken. Exit strategies are divided into two parts—the exit plan when your market is in favor and the exit plan when you're wrong.
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