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Legends Of Tomorrow Season 5, Episode 5: A Head Of Her Time
Sorry this review is so late, but as I mentioned elsewhere, I've been laid out on my ass for the past week by the coronavirus, or something worse.
This week on Legends Of Tomorrow, we get another fun, jam-packed romp that hearkens back to Seasons 2 and 3. A Head Of Her Time gives us Courtney Ford pulling double duty not only as Nora Darhk, but a new Encored Marie Antoinette as well. We also get a bit more character work to soften Zari 2.0, as she's given a reason to stick around the ship a while longer— something that was sorely needed ever since she appeared.
The big news is on the Constantine front. This week's episode feels like a lost storyline from his series, as we learn more about his checkered past and relationship with Astra and her entire family. And it looks like we're getting an adaptation of one of the most infamous story arcs from Constantine's Hellblazer comic. Yeah, that one!
Picking up where we left off last week, Constantine's in his old manor and has just entered the room containing Astra's mother. Charlie and Gary wait outside, unsure what to do next. They hear Constantine scream, and Gary casts a spell to open the door. He bumbles it of course, causing the doorknob to fall off. A ghost comes screaming out the hole in the door. Constantine exits the room a second later, and asks Gary what he's done.
On the Waverider, White Canary says she has urgent business in Star City, and leaves Sharpe in charge of the ship. Sharpe's apprehensive, but Canary says she'll do fine.
In Hell, Astra's playing poker when she's pulled from the game by a demon. He says so far three of her Encores she's loosed have been destroyed. He urges her to turn the tide before she loses everything. She takes off her necklace, which features a gold coin emblazoned with Constantine's name, and says it's time to play naughty.
Back in Northumberland, Constantine, Charlie and Gary search the house for the ghost. Constantine explains that the wandering spirit is Astra's mother Natalie, and she died in a car accident. Her husband Alex begged him to bring her back, so he did. Natalie the ghost then angrily spells out the word "LIAR" on the wall. Constantine changes his story, saying the demon he summoned to bring back Natalie then took Astra to Hell. When Natalie found out what happened to her daughter, she killed herself.
On the Waverider, Behrad gives Zari 2.0 a tour of the ship. She asks him if they'll be returning to 2044 in time for the rollout of her new perfume, Dragonesque. He says no problem, as they're in a timeship. When Zari 2.0 finds out the Waverider is a time machine, she says they can look ahead at future trends and make millions. Sharpe overhears and says it's forbidden for them to profit from time travel.
Elsewhere, Atom's in the Medbay skyping with Nora Darhk, who's off being a Fairy Godmother to another kid in need. Heat Wave enters and says something's wrong with him. He demands Gideon scan him, fearing Ali gave him an STD in last week's episode. Gideon finds nothing wrong with him, and Atom tells him he simply has a crush on Ali. Heat Wave grumbles and stalks off.
Sharpe calls the team to the bridge and hands them a binder outlining her "A.L.O.H.A." field behavior, which stands for Assess, Listen, Observe, Hydrate (?) and Attack. Behrad says they don't really do binders, and usually make things up as they go along. They wander off the bridge, ignoring Sharpe.
Just then Gideon detects a timequake in 1793 Paris, and says another Encore has popped up. This particular one's somehow caused the collapse of the French Revolution. Sharpe orders Gideon to take them to France. Zari 2.0 has Gideon replicate her a period-appropriate dress, but Sharpe refuses to let her go on the mission. Steel, who's still infatuated with Zari 2.0, offers to look after her. Sharpe throws up her hands and says whatever.
The Legends arrive in 1793 Versailles and infiltrate the palace. They hear a massive party going on in the ballroom, but when they attempt to enter they're stopped by a surly guard. Zari 2.0 uses her schmoozing abilities to get them all in.
Meanwhile in Hell, Astra takes Constantine's coin— which apparently controls his life— to a woman called The Coinmaker. She thinks Astra wants to trade the coin for something. Astra says the woman misunderstands, and she wants to use it to kill Constantine.
Elsewhere, Constantine explains to Charlie that when Alex begged him to bring back Natalie, he couldn't say no. Natalie's ghost causes a knife to fly across the room, just missing Constantine. He changes his story again, admitting it wasn't a demon who brought back Natalie, but himself. A radio suddenly turns on, playing a Mucous Membrane song. Constantine says it was his old punk band, and Natalie was the lead singer. Charlie's impressed with Natalie's shrill screeching.
Ghostly images of Natalie and a young Constantine (with a fauxhawk!) then appear, revealing they were a couple. The two apparitions argue, as Natalie tells Young Constantine he has to choose between her and magic. When he refuses to stop with the spells, Natalie angrily walks out.
Constantine says enough with the memories, and tells Natalie's ghost to get out of his head. Charlie says Constantine's lies have trapped them in the house. Just then two creepy children in masks lead Gary away, and Natalie possesses Charlie.
Back in Versailles, Steel (the historian) says something's wrong, as the ballroom is filled with peasants and royals, all partying together. He says at this point in time, the royalty was very unpopular and most had been executed. The Legends then spot Marie Antoinette, who's surrounded by dozens of admirers. This strikes them as odd, as the Queen was notoriously unpopular with the public. They're also surprised to see she inexplicably looks like Nora Darhk (?).
The guards wheel out a portable guillotine, and use it to slice up a cake. The crowd goes wild, greedily stuffing the cake into their mouths. Zari 2.0 sees Behrad about to gulp down some champagne, and reminds him that he doesn't drink.
Just then a man comes up to Zari 2.0 and tries hitting on her. When she rejects him, he falls over and dies. Zari 2.0 says the man literally partied himself to death. Sharpe realizes that Marie Antoinette is the Encore, and has come back to get revenge on the peasants who executed her. She and Zari 2.0 notice Marie constantly spritzing herself with perfume, which drives everyone around her wild. Sharpe realizes Marie's Encore superpower is magic popularity perfume.
Sharpe says they have to get Marie out of the ballroom and into the Waverider. Zari 2.0 says the best way to get a celebrity away from a party is to convince them there's a better one somewhere else. Instead of simply doing this herself, she gives Sharpe a makeover and has her do it (?).
Sharpe approaches Marie, mentions a cool after party, and before you know it they're leading her out of the ballroom. Unfortunately Marie invites the entire crowd, and they all begin running behind her. The Legends try and hurry Marie out of the palace, but she hits her head on a pillar, knocking it clean off. Steel dives and catches her head like a football. Atom picks up Marie's body, and they all hightail it back to the Waverider.
On the ship, they cover Marie's decapitated head with a cloth, and strap her body to a gurney. Behrad compliments Zari 2.0 on her quick thinking, and says she's a superhero now. She says she's late to her perfume rollout, and has Gideon replicate her another dress.
Elsewhere, Natalie forces Charlie to shapeshift into her form. She asks Constantine why he brought her back. He says because he loved her, but Natalie demands the truth. He finally admits it was to prove he was right to choose magic over her. She thanks him for telling the truth at last, and says they need to find a way to save her daughter Astra.
As Zari 2.0 prepares to leave for her perfume rollout, she asks Gideon for a small peek at her future. Gideon shows her a news report, in which dozens of people claim Zari's Dragonesque perfume destroyed their sense of smell, leading to her financial ruin.
Zari 2.0 is shocked at this, and wonders if Gideon can quickly whip up a new scent for her. Then she remembers Marie Antoinette's magical popularity perfume. She nabs it, drops in in her purse and goes to the rollout. As she leaves, Marie's body breaks free.
Cut to Zari 2.0's launch party in 2044 New York. She's approached by her "boyfriend" DJ S'more Money, a celebrity who wears a preposterous s'more mask on his head. S'more says their publicists have decided they should get married, which surprises Zari.
Back on the Waverider, the Legends discover Zari 2.0 is missing, as is Marie's body. Marie's head shrieks, and tells them Zari 2.0 is a thief. Sharpe realizes Zari took the magical perfume.
On the red carpet, Zari 2.0 and S'more pose for the paparazzi. She spritzes herself with the perfume, and everyone is suddenly enamored with her. S'more immediately gets down on one knee and proposes right then and there. Unfortunately he jostles her, and she spills the entire bottle of perfume on herself. Instantly the entire crowd become mindless living zombies, each wanting a piece of her, causing her to flee.
Sharpe, Steel and Behrad arrive at the launch party, looking for Zari 2.0. Sharpe sprays them all with Dragonesque, to temporarily (hopefully!) destroy their sense of smell, so they won't be affected by the magical perfume.
They spot Zari 2.0 being chased by the crowd. Behrad uses the Air Totem to keep the crowd at bay, while Sharpe grabs Zari and they both jump into a nearby fountain. Miraculously, the water dilutes the magical perfume and breaks the spell, causing the crowd to come to their senses. S'more announces he wants a divorce (even though they were never married), and the reporters think Zari's fountain stunt was a desperate attempt at getting attention.
Back on the Waverider, Zari 2.0 realizes she's ruined. She takes a bite of a donut (her first in years) and experiences a flood of her original timeline memories. She apologizes to Sharpe for stealing the perfume and ruining the mission. She says she has millions of followers, but no friends. Sharpe tells her she has one.
Elsewhere, Constantine and Natalie see a vision of themselves as children, making their own little version of the Loom Of Fate out of yarn. Constantine says the real Loom is just a legend, but Natalie says it's a real magical artifact. She leaves Charlie's body, and she morphs back into herself.
Constantine asks Charlie what she knows about the Loom Of Fate. She confirms it's real, and says she destroyed it, hiding the pieces across the Multiverse.
In Hell, The Coinmaker opens up Constantine's coin, revealing it's filled with clockwork gears. She looks at it and says Constantine's not scheduled to die from lung cancer for another ten years. Astra says she wants her to speed things up.
The Coinmaker agrees, but says someday she'll want something in return. She turns a screw in the coin, speeding up Constantine's demise.
In the real world, Constantine begins coughing up blood and collapses on the floor.
• Canary is AWOL for most of this episode, showing up for a few seconds at the beginning and in the tag scene. Generally when this happens, it means the actor is off filming a crossover with another Arrowverse show.
I don't think that's what's happening here though. Supposedly actress Caity Lotz, aka Canary, is directing next week's episode. So I'm betting she took some time off this week to prep for her big directorial debut.
That's right, Legends has officially entered that point. See, whenever a TV series reaches its fifth or sixth season, the actors begin complaining that they're "bored." In an effort to shut 'em up and keep them from jumping ship, the producers will give them the chance to direct an episode or two (whether they show any talent in that area or not).
I vividly remember this happening over on Star Trek: The Next Generation, where virtually every main cast member ended up directing at least one episode. That's apparently where Legends is right now.
• In Hell we see Astra playing poker, using various "soul chits" or coins as money.
I like this concept! It makes a certain kind of sense for souls to be used as currency in the Netherworld, as Earthly money would likely be worthless there. It's a nice little bit of world building on the part of the writers. Well done!
• I have nothing important to say about this character— I was just impressed by his makeup. Legends doesn't exactly push the envelope when it comes to elaborate prosthetics (see any scene with Konane or Wolfie— yikes!), so when they do manage to come up with an impressive looking character, I want to give 'em a shoutout. Well done!
• Astra automatically blames Constantine for her string of Encore failures, and decides to kill him for his interference. Um... I think she's a bit confused as who's actually to blame here.
Rasputin, the first Encore, was exploded from within by Atom. And even then he hasn't been officially destroyed— he's currently chilling in a series of jars in the Waverider Galley. Next up was slasher Kathy Meyers, who was retconned out of existence (I think?) when her son Freddy changed the past in the 1980s— with some help from Nora Darhk. Constantine had absolutely nothing to do with the demises of either of these Encores.
The only Encore that Constantine actually killed was Bugsy Siegel, when he vaporized the gangster with his own Hell Gun. So I'm not sure why Astra thinks Constantine's solely to blame for the failure of her plan.
• So how exactly does magic work in the Arrowverse? There doesn't seem to be any consistency. Most of the time Constantine will use some supernatural substance (like the remains of Rasputin or the blood of Bugsy Siegel) to fuel his spells. Other times she simply chants a few words and magic happens.
To muddy things even further, in this episode we see Gary actually mouthing magical spells— and they work (well, sort of). So... can ANYONE do that? If Gary Green can perform a spell, I'm gonna say that yeah, anyone can.
• Sharpe tells Zari 2.0 to hand in her cell phone, as Rule #2 states there's no social media allowed on the ship. She never gives a reason for this seemingly arbitrary rule though.
Is it because the Legends are rarely in the present, and she doesn't want them tweeting potentially timeline-altering info from the future?
• After Sharpe's left in charge of the ship, she calls a meeting and passes out binders outlining her "A.L.O.H.A." method of conduct in the field.
I dunno... creating rules, regulations and especially binders seems like Atom's forte. I wonder... given the fact that actor Brandon Routh is being forced off the show, are the writers attempting to replace his bright-eyed, goofy eagerness with Sharpe? If so, it ain't gonna work.
• This isn't a dig at Legends in particular, but all the Arrowverse shows in general. Tune in any of the various series and you'll see this exact same scene— in which the characters line up in formation as they listen to exposition.
They did it on Arrow, and they're still doing it on The Flash, Supergirl and yes, Legends. No matter the show, they do this same shot over and over. It's almost like the actors are in a play, and are arranging themselves on stage so the live audience can see them all.
• Sharpe swipes Canary's "thing" in this episode, sending the team off on a mission with a witty quip.
When Gideon says a timequake in 1793 has disrupted the French Revolution, Sharpe turns on her heel and says, "Well, looks like we have a mission, so everybody stop looking so Les Miserables because we are going to France!"
• SJWs aren't gonna like this observation, but whatever. When the Legends enter the palace in 1793 Versailles, it's appears to be a surprisingly... inclusive place. There are peasants of every ethnicity milling around, and the palace guards are quite diverse as well. Who knew?
Yeah, this is a load of hooey. As with most European countries of that time, France was not a racially diverse place. The vast majority of citizens were white and Catholic. Apparently the Legends producers chose to ignore that fact when they cast this episode.
So that's apparently where we are today— inclusivity trumps historical accuracy. Is this a good thing or a bad thing? I'm not smart enough to say. For the record I don't have a problem with representation and diversity. But I do believe that people are dumb enough already without deliberately misinforming them about the past.
I put the blame for this phenomenon squarely on things like Hamilton. Thanks a lot, Lin-Manuel Miranda!
• Eventually the Legends figure out that Marie Antoinette is the Encore, and is armed with a bottle of mood-altering perfume. For no good reason, Marie looks exactly like Nora Darhk. Even more odd, we're never given an explanation for this uncanny resemblance.
• By the way, I love actress Courtney Ford, but the less said about her outrageous French accent, the better. Was she deliberately affecting a terrible accent, or is that really the best she can do?
• Supposedly the Encores represent "the worst souls Hell has to offer." I dunno... does that really describe Marie Antoinette? She definitely wasn't a nice person, and she was an even worse ruler who lead her country to ruin. But that's nowhere near as bad as being a serial killer or a murdering gangster.
She was ultimately executed for "depletion of the national treasury, conspiracy against the State and high treason." Do those sound like the actions of one of Hell's worst souls? Heck, we've got living politicians who've done worse than that right now! She just feels out of place being lumped in with the rest of the Encores.
• At Marie Antoinette's ball, Zari 2.0 is shocked to see her brother Behrad start to take a drink of alcohol. When she calls him on it, he snaps out of his trance and is horrified to find he almost drank booze.
I assume he's a teetotaler because he's a Muslim. All well and good, but apparently his religious restrictions don't extend to pot, as we've seen him smokin' away in his room!
• Sharpe wants to take Marie Antoinette into custody, but Zari 2.0 tells her she needs to change her look if she expects the ex-monarch to pay any attention to her.
A bit later we see Zari's given Sharpe a complete makeover, complete with a fancy ballgown, professional makeup and an elaborate hairdo. So how the hell did Zari 2.0 accomplish all this? Did she pull a dress off a dead partyer and hand it to Sharpe? Or did they run back to the ship while we weren't looking, so Zari could spruce up Sharpe there?
• At one point we see a flashback of Constantine in his punk rock days, complete with a faux hawk. Wait, what? A punk rocker? That movement started in England in the mid-1970s! Was Constantine really in his teens or twenties back then? Just how old is he supposed to be, anyway?
In the comics, John Constantine was one of the few characters who actually aged in real time instead of being perpetually 30. According to his own book, he was born in 1953. This would make him around 20 years old when punk began. Unfortunately that would make him 67 here in 2020. Obviously he's not supposed to be that old on Legends.
According to the Arrowverse wiki, Constantine was born in 1982, which would currently make him 38. That actually sounds a bit young to me, but I guess we gotta go with it. Obviously Constantine discovered punk lonnnnnnng after it died out— probably around 2000!
I can see why they fudged Arrowverse Constantine's birthday, since they didn't want a near 70 year old tromping around on the Waverider. But there was really no need to do so. He could have been born in 1953, just like the comic book version. All they had to do is say he's been using magic to preserve himself for the past few decades!
• During Natalie's trip down memory lane, she causes a convenient radio to begin playing a song from Constantine's old punk band, Mucous Membrane.
That's a reference from the comic, as it was the name of his band there as well. The band was founded by Constantine and his best friend GARY Lester (!).
Note that the Gary in the comics was a heroin addict, and nothing like the nebbishy Gary Green here on the show. Still, it's interesting to note that Constantine has a friend name Gary in both mediums.
• So Natalie's ghost wants Constantine to save her daughter Astra, and rescue her from Hell. Instead of just straight up telling him that though, she spends the entire episode farting around and being cryptic, forcing him to guess what she wants. Got it.
• Zari 2.0 has Gideon give her a glimpse into 2045, to see how her perfume rollout was received. We then see a newscaster reporting on Zari's popularity. A couple things here.
First of all, I love Zari's brand logo! It incorporates the dragon theme that seems to dominate her life, and everything about it just works. Best of all, it looks like an actual product logo! Kudos to whoever designed it.
Secondly, the newscaster apparently works for Channel 5. Yeah, I don't think so. Streaming is already pushing broadcast TV out of the picture here in 2020. It seems unlikely that over the air TV will still be a thing twenty five years from now. Even if it does hang on that long, I doubt a trendy show that reports on perfume rollouts would be caught dead on a lowly TV Channel.
Maybe Channel 5 is on a streaming service, and not a TV network?
• Zari 2.0's "boyfriend" is a celebrity figure called DJ S'more Money, who wears a ridiculous oversized mascot mask on his head at all times.
As you may have guessed, DJ S'more Money is based on real-world "celebrity" and professional hanger-on DJ Marshmello. I have to admit I feel stupider for even knowing that.
• It's the triumphant return of the red flannel shirt! Huzzah!
• I think Zari 2.0 needs to give Astra a makeover! That green lipstick ain't doing her any favors.
• Astra decides to use Constantine's coin to kill him. She takes it to The Coinmaker, and asks her to speed up Constantine's death. She opens the coin and turns a screw inside it, instantly shortening his life. I have many questions here...
First of all, I thought the idea of the coins is that they house the souls of the Damned in Hell. So why does Constantine have a coin when he's still alive? A coin that can control his life on Earth? Is he pre-Damned?
Speaking of The Coinmaker, who the hell is she? She says she created all the coins in Hell, as well as Constantine's. She can even use the coins to control the length of a person's life. That's a lot of power for one entity to have. Is... is she a god?
Lastly, The Coinmaker agrees to use the coin to kill Constantine, but warns Astra that she owes her big time for doing so. She then simply pops the coin open, takes a screwdriver and tightens a screw inside, eliminating ten years from his life. Well that was easy! I thought it'd be some intricate and delicate operation, but it required all the skill and finesse of tightening a squeaky cabinet door. Astra could have done that herself!
• The Coinmaker says Constantine wasn't due to die from lung cancer for ten years, but she tampers with his coin and makes it happen now.
So it looks like they're gonna be doing the Dangerous Habits, the most famous storyline from Constantine's Hellblazer comic.
The arc ran from Issue #41 to #46, way back in 1991. Long story short, Constantine discovers he has lung cancer after a lifetime of smoking. Before he dies, he secretly sells his soul to three different demons. When he eventually dies & goes to Hell, they all show up to claim it. None of the demons want to back down or start a war, so they heal him & send him back to Earth. There's more to it of course, but that's the condensed version.
I doubt they're gonna follow that storyline very closely (if at all!) on the show, since it has nothing to do with Astra or The Coinmaker. But I'm sure they'll hit the basic beats though, as Constantine figures out a way to cheat death and heal himself somehow.
• This Week's Best Lines:
Zari 2.0: (to Behrad, after chatting with Sharpe) "Can your computer lady make me some cucumber water? I'm parched from that dry interaction."
(Heat Wave begins developing feelings for Ali, his old flame from the 1980s.)
Atom: "Mick, I think you're developing a crush."
Heat Wave: "Is that when you whiz and it hurts?"
Zari 2.0: "Eva, I can handle myself in the field. I once played capture the flag to raise awareness about feline OCD so..."Behrad: "So, my sister the superhero. Should I get Gideon to make you a cowl?"
Zari 2.0: "Mm, cowls are for middle-aged women who want to hide their necks."
Zari 2.0: "Listen, I know, you're gonna tell me how selfish I was for stealing the perfume and burning the team. You guys toil away in obscurity to save humanity from unknown baddies, and I just go and spray evil perfume all over New York City without a second thought. I'm jerk. I'm sorry."
Behrad: "I was just gonna ask if you wanted a doughnut."
Zari 2.0: "I haven't had a doughnut in 1,743 days."
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Åke Ohberg (20 de julio de 1905 - 18 de julio de 1975) fue un actor, director, productor y cantante de nacionalidad sueca.

Biografía
Nacido en Västerås, Suecia, Åke Ohberg estudió en el Lorensbergsteatern de Gotemburgo en la década de 1920. Entre 1921 y 1932 estuvo comprometido con el Stadsteater de Helsingborg, y entre 1935 y 1936 con el Vasateatern de Estocolmo.

En los años 1930 y 1940 Ohberg fue un popular actor cinematográfico. Debutó con la película de Gustaf Molander Vi som går köksvägen en 1932. Como director, su primer film, realizado en 1940, fue Romans.

Åke Ohberg falleció en Marbella, España, en el año 1975. Fue enterrado en el Cementerio Norra begravningsplatsen de Estocolmo. Había estado casado con las actrices Birgit Chenon (desde 1931 a 1936, año en que se divorció) y Peggy Lindberg (desde 1937 hasta su muerte en 1975).

Filmografía

Actor

Director

Guionista
 1936 : Min svärmor - dansösen

Productor
 1947 : Dynamit
 1947 : Folket i Simlångsdalen
 1948 : Dit vindarna bär
 1955 : Ute blåser sommarvind

Teatro (selección)

Actor

Director
 1947-1948 : Der var engang, de Holger Drachmann, Skansens friluftsteater

Radioteatro
 1946 : Bortom alla väggar, de Gustaf Carlström, dirección de  Johan Falck

Premios y distinciones
Festival Internacional de Cine de Venecia

Referencias

Enlaces externos

 Åke Ohberg en http://www.svenskfilmdatabas.se

 Åke Ohberg en 78-varvare

Actores de teatro de Suecia
Actores de cine de Suecia
Directores de teatro de Suecia
Directores de cine de Suecia
Cantantes de Suecia
Nacidos en Västerås
Fallecidos en Marbella

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Recently, I was providing a PD experience for a school about the ins and outs of PLCs. Teacher-teams were tasked to identify a particular student learning-based problem-of-practice to tackle, set a SMART goal, and build a plan together.
How often do we make leadership decisions based on the laggards, the unwilling, or those that aren't quite ready yet? What message does this send? Instead, let's set the tone that we pursue excellence. From where do you lead?
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Book Review: Crashing the A-List, by Summer Heacock
Title: Crashing the A-List
Author: Summer Heacock
Genre: Women's fiction/romance
For an out-of-work editor, finding a new job isn't easy. So, Clara sleeps on her brother's couch while she collects unemployment and job-hunts. She signs on for a stint of cleaning out abandoned storage buildings, but she's not prepared for the trash, the unidentified objects—are those eyeballs?—or the piles of paper. Then she finds the records of an old escort service—complete with the resume of Caspian Tiddleswich, a super-famous British actor.
Clara's best friend thinks she should sell her find to the tabloids, but Clara can't imagine doing that. Instead, she tracks down Caspian's number and leaves a message assuring him his secret is safe. At least, that's what she thinks she says. But Caspian shows up at her door, accusing her of blackmail—and the paparazzi gets a picture of their confrontation, and suddenly the two of them are news.
Caspian's PR team jumps on the opportunity—and Caspian isn't averse to a little blackmail himself, so Clara finds herself posing as his girlfriend to atone for her sins. But as she gets to know Caspian, she realizes there's far more to the superstar than meets the eye, and their game of pretend becomes something else.
I read this straight through while in the car on a road trip, and I'm pretty sure my brother thought I'd lost my mind because of all the snickering and outright laughter. There's a lot of profanity, but this story is hysterical! And, let's face it, who hasn't daydreamed about some dreamy actor? Clara was such a relatable character, and her best friend is awesome, too. And Caspian—well, there's a lot of character growth there. You should definitely read this!
Summer Heacock is a writer, a mom, and a wife. Crashing the A-List is her newest novel.
(Galley courtesy of MIRA via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.)
Book Review: Murder Over Mochas, by Caroline Fardig
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Caroline Fardig is the USA Today bestselling author of the Lizzie Hart Mystery series, the Java Jive series, and the Ellie Matthews novels. Murder Over Mochas is her newest novel, the fifth and final story in the Java Jive series.
Juliet Langley finally has her life all sorted out. Sort of. In addition to working at Java Jive, she's also a private investigator, and is happy with that choice. She just needs to figure out how she feels about Ryder, her sexy ex who is now dating her friend. Her best friend Pete is acting like he wants to be more than friends…maybe. And her cheating, stealing ex-fiancé, Scott, is back and wants to talk to her. So maybe Juliet's life isn't quite so sorted out.
But when Scott begs for her help because he's afraid for his life, then drops dead in front of Juliet, she'll have to drop everything else to keep herself—and Pete—from becoming murder suspects. Again. Because Juliet's history with Scott is anything but friendly, and it looks like she's not the only one with hard feelings against him. She'll need Ryder's help to solve this case, and to keep herself and Pete out of jail.
I've been fortunate enough to review all the Java Jive series, and I'm sad to see it end. Juliet is a fantastic character: smart, resourceful, and with a temper and a lack of impulse control that frequently gets her in trouble (I feel her pain). Her friendship with Pete is great; they've been through so many ups and downs and have always been there for each other. All the characters add so many layers to this series, and if Java Jive existed, I'd be there every day to hang out. If you want a funny, light read with shades of Janet Evanovich's Stephanie Plum series, definitely give these a read!
(Galley provided by Random House/Alibi via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.)
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Book Review: The Awkward Path to Getting Lucky, by Summer Heacock
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Running a successful bakery takes time. Lots of time. So much time that Kat is astonished to realize it's been almost two years since she's had sex with her boyfriend. It isn't that she doesn't want to, but last time they tried, it proved physically painful and impossible. And Kat's been so busy, she forgot to follow up with her physical therapy. Oops.
With their anniversary looming, Kat gives Ryan a break from the relationship, while she works on her physical therapy, with a little—okay, a lot—of advice from her best friends/business partners. Their best customer is Ben, who just happens to be a physical therapist, so Kat enlists his help in her crusade. But Ben isn't interested in just being a means to an end, and Kat has to figure out what is really important to her (besides cupcakes).
The Awkward Path to Getting Lucky is a hilarious romp of a novel, filled with awkward—of course—moments, lots of friendly banter, and cupcakes. So. Many. Cupcakes. I laughed so hard at Kat's escapades with her friends: she has a knack for open-mouth-insert-foot, usually loudly and when Ben can overhear. If you need a laugh, a dose of friendship, or an appetite stimulant, this is the book for you.
Summer Heacock writes contemporary women's fiction. Her newest novel is The Awkward Path to Getting Lucky.
(Galley provided by Harlequin/MIRA via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.)
The Totally Unscientific Study of the Search for Human Happiness, by Paula Poundstone
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Paula Poundstone is a well-known comic and an author. Her new book is The Totally Unscientific Study of the Search for Human Happiness.
Well-known comic Paula Poundstone set out on a seven-year search for happiness, determined to try all the "in" ways to find happiness…like losing weight, getting organized, medication, dance lessons, and renting a Lamborghini. She also raised her three kids, her too-many-to-count cats, her dogs, and juggled her travel and work in comedy.
What she found was there isn't any one answer to the search for happiness. She found no happiness in some of her efforts, and unexpected amounts of happiness in others, but she eventually learned how to be happy in her life.
I didn't find this book laugh-out-loud funny, although there was lots of things to laugh about. Instead, I found Ms. Poundstone's brutal honesty and her unflinching way of looking at life to be refreshing and enlightening. This is an enjoyable and though-provoking read.
Brew or Die, by Caroline Fardig
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Caroline Fardig is the USA Today best-selling author of Brew or Die, book four in the Java Jive Series.
Juliet Langley has turned over a new leaf. She's been dating a new guy, John, a detective, and she's much calmer these days, with no trace of the Angry She-Devil in sight. She just received her P.I. license, and now she gets to work a few cases with her friend Maya, trying to expose liars, cheaters, and other run-of-the-mill criminals. Her best friend Pete encourages her new pursuits, especially when their friend Shane comes to Juliet with his suspicions about his fiancé's drug-related death.
Sound Juliet finds herself investigating the party planning company where Shane's fiancé worked, and some suspicious goings-on at a local business. When she runs into her ex, Ryder, on one case, her calmer demeanor vanishes, as she's still angry at his abandonment when she was attacked by a killer. But Ryder is a new man: calm, collected, and in therapy for his issues. Most surprising of all: he actually apologizes for his behavior, and tries to make amends, so Juliet finds herself working with him as they try to get to the bottom of one of the cases. Soon Juliet realizes that someone close to her is far more involved than she imagined, and the cops need her help to break the case…a far cry from her past role as murder suspect/super sleuth extraordinaire.
The Java Jive Series is light-hearted and funny, with Juliet always getting into one mess or another, (like Stephanie Plum). This time, Juliet's moving on with her life when her past shows up with a vengeance in the form of the reformed Ryder. Between wedding gowns, wigs, and the wild side of Nashville, Juliet's got more than she can handle without questions about her ex. Besides, she's got a new boyfriend that she prefers…right? I love this series, and Brew or Die is a great addition to it that will make you laugh at Juliet's adventures as she bumbles her way through life.
(Galley provided by Alibi.)
Things All Writers Understand
Just a few things from my Writing Pinterest board that all writers will understand. (I don't own any of these images, but bless their creators, for totally understanding the struggle.)
At this point, it could be either one…
I LOVE this feeling!
It's sad how accurate this is <looks at list of 4 planned novels for this year, including the shiny new one that happened two weeks ago>.
…one of which planned novels is the full re-write of the first thing I ever started writing…
Motivation comes in many forms.
Actually, I'm too afraid to look at my VERY first draft.
If I only I could be the first one.
Wait, I thought everyone hung upside down. You mean they don't?
I might resemble the last picture…
Guilty.
writing lessons
Shizzle, Inc., by Ana Spoke
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Ana Spoke is a writer/middle manager who promised herself she'd finish a novel, and started a blog to keep her motivated and follow through on her goal. Her first novel, Shizzle, Inc. is a comedy that just hit shelves.
Isa Maxwell is a (sort-of) typical young adult: she managed to graduate community college by some miracle, she's broke, and her boyfriend just dumped her because his dreams of a NFL career require someone more than Isa at his side. Isa is determined to be discovered, be able to pay off her bills, and show Brad just what he's missing so he realizes he still loves her. Despite a nasty hangover and having no idea what she's doing, Isa manages to win a contest and land a job as the personal assistant of the Mr. Hue of Shizzle, Inc. Finally, her plans are falling into place!
Being a billionaire's go-to girl is nothing like Isa imagined. Soon she has a handful of new love interests, a bitter enemy who thinks Isa is out to steal her spotlight, and even less idea what she's doing as Mr. Hue piles insurmountable job expectations on her plate. Between the corporate espionage, someone out to get her, and her own ineptitude, Isa wonders if getting discovered was really worth it. Between her own disasters and her family's drama, being a grownup really isn't all it's cracked up to be.
Shizzle, Inc. is a comedy of errors, with Isa stumbling from one disaster to the next with no idea what's going on. Her cluelessness is an accurate portrayal of the entrance to adulthood, and readers will relate to her fumbling and frustration. Perfect for readers looking for a laugh, wanting to feel better about themselves, or just escape from reality a bit, Shizzle, Inc. is a great comedy choice.
(Also posted to Examiner.com.)
Wicked Charms, by Janet Evanovich
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Janet Evanovich is the best-selling author of the Stephanie Plum series, as well as several other series, including the Lizzy and Diesel series. Her newest book is Wicked Charms, the third book in the Lizzy and Diesel series. It hits shelves today.
Lizzy Tucker just wants to enjoy her nice, normal life: make cupcakes at the bakery, hang out with Glo, and make sure Cat has everything he needs. What Lizzy gets is something else entirely. A behind-the-scenes tour of the pirate museum leads to the discovery that the fake dead pirate in a cage on display at the museum isn't really a fake at all, but the remains of "Peg Leg" Dazzle, a notorious pirate, and one with a link to one of the missing SALIGIA stones that Lizzy has the ability to sense. Soon Lizzy and her mysterious partner, Diesel, are on the trail of the missing stone.
But Lizzy and Diesel aren't the only ones looking for the stone. Billionaire Martin Ammon is also after the stone, and for reasons far creepier: he believes he is the god Mammon, and needs the stone to complete his transformation. With the help of Glo, Broom, Carl, and Glo's Buccaneer American boyfriend, Lizzy sets out to find the stone before the billionaire can. And Wulf, Diesel's enigmatic cousin is after it as well. Lizzy will have to come up with some magic of her own if she wants to win this race.
Wicked Charms delivers what Evanovich's readers have come to expect: laughs, oddball situations, quirky supporting characters, and a dash or two of romance. The developing emotions between Lizzy and Diesel grow even hotter in this installment, with a bit of competition from Wulf thrown in for good measure. The supporting characters truly make this novel sing, and the Buccaneer American is one of Evanovich's best creations.
(Galley provided by Bantam via NetGalley.)
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Pretty Famous, by Carla Caruso
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Carla Caruso is a writer from Australia who writes romance with a touch of humor. Her current novel, Pretty Famous, is the third book in the Astonvale series, which stars Celeste Pretty, a professional organizer with a knack for finding trouble.
Celeste Pretty's life has changed for the better. Her fledgling business is off to a good start. Her father has found happiness with a new relationship. And Celeste and contractor Lenny are getting married! Things are good, except for Celeste's new job: prestigious Astonvale College is celebrating 100 years, and they need Celeste to make sure the festivities happen as planned. And they'd like Imogen Karmel to assist her.
Between planning her own engagement party and making the sure the school celebration shines, Celeste doesn't have time for theatrics, but she finds herself drawn into the 60-year-old murder mystery of a screen star anyway. Between her sleuthing and Imogen's determination to find the missing prince—who doesn't want to be a princess?—it will take a miracle to get the project completed on time.
Pretty Famous continues the quirky adventures of Celeste Pretty, with Imogen in a co-starring role that gives the reader glimpses at the depth she hides so well. Lenny is back as well, and the romance that started in A Pretty Mess comes full circle for the couple. With Celeste's way of landing in precarious situations, the reader will laugh their way through the newest book in the Astonvale series.
(Galley provided by AUS Impulse via NetGalley.)

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CAUTION: This information was developed for North Carolina and may not apply to other areas.
The Orchard Mason Bee is the common name of a nonsocial native bee (Osmia lignaria ssp.) that pollinates our spring fruit trees, flowers and vegetables. This gentle, blue-black metallic bee does not live in hives. In nature it nests within hollow stems, woodpecker drillings and insect holes found in trees or wood. Sometimes there may be dense collections of individual nest holes, but these bees neither connect or share nests, nor help provision or protect each others' young. Also, they are active for only a short period of the year. They are not aggressive and one may observe them at very close range without fear of being stung, which makes them excellent for enhancing our yards and gardens. They add beauty, activity and pollination to our plantings. However, they do not produce honey.
The female Orchard Mason Bee visits flowers to collect pollen for its young. She forms a small ball of pollen and nectar in the back of the nesting tube and lays an egg on the ball. She then collects mud to form a cell partition and repeats the pollen ball-egg laying process until she reaches the mouth of the tube where she caps the end with mud. Starting the life cycle in the spring, adult males emerge from tubes first, but must wait for the later appearance of the females in order to mate. This event often coincides with the redbud (Cercis) bloom. Females alone, begin founding new nests in holes to make a row of 5-10 cells in each nest. Females collect the pollen and nectar and lay eggs. Their short foraging range is about 100 yards from the nest. Activity continues 4-6 weeks and then adults die. During the summer, larvae develop inside the nests, make cocoons, and become new adults resting in the cells. With the onset of fall, the adults become dormant as they go into hibernation. These bees require some cold temperatures before spring in order to break their dormancy.
The native eastern species of Orchard Mason Bee will nest in holes drilled in a wooden block. Untreated 4" x 6" lumber works great. Holes can be drilled in the wood on 3/4 inch centers. They should be 4-8" deep (depending upon the size lumber used), smooth, and a 5/16" diameter hole is important. A smaller hole encourages higher production of male bees which reduces the reproductive potential of the population. Blocks may be drilled from either face giving shallower or deeper holes. Shallower holes may produce more male bees. Do not drill completely through the lumber. Drill the hole to a depth about 1/2 inch from the back of the block. Attach a roof to provide protection from the midday sun and rain. Outside surfaces may be painted or stained, but do not use wood preservatives. One hole may be drilled in the back to provide a means of hanging the block. Face nesting blocks as close to the southeast direction as possible to catch morning sun and affix it firmly so that it does not sway in the wind. It should be located at least three feet above the ground.
These bees need mud to construct cell partitions, so adding a mud supply may be helpful if needed. This can be a trench or tub located nearby where muddy soil is maintained during the nesting period. The mud should not be highly organic or sandy. Clay soils work well.
Do not move the blocks during the weeks of active nesting. Once all nesting activity has stopped, the nesting block may be moved to a shelter such as a shed or unheated garage. Be gentle when moving occupied blocks at this time of year. This will give the bees added protection from predators and parasites, yet will allow them exposure to the cold temperatures that they need to break hibernation. If desired, bee emergence can be delayed for a short period by refrigerating the block in the spring until you are ready for the bees to emerge. Bees will need three days to warm up following refrigeration.
Orchard Bees are sometimes reared in cardboard tubes, hollow reeds, or straws. Cardboard tubes and straws need more protection from weather and parasites. Paper straws allow better inspection and manipulation. Plastic straws hold moisture and allow mold to develop and are not recommended. Bees may also be purchased commercially.


1 888 Dump Junk Inc is a Carrier truck company located in Waterford, MI. 1 888 Dump Junk Inc's United States DOT (Department of Transportation) number is 1771921, and it's current operating status is ACTIVE. 1 888 Dump Junk Incpresently employs one truck driver as either a company driver or owner operator. Leasing opportunities may be available. 1 888 Dump Junk Inc's commercial over-the-road transportation services may include specialized, flatbed, or heavy haul driving. 1 of 1 888 Dump Junk Inc's trucks include auxiliary power units. The last MCS-150 form date is listed as 5/13/2008.


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Innsbruck car
Was walking through Innsbruck a few years ago and hit a time warp.
Tags: antique car, Austria, Innsbruck, wedding
Weekly Vinyl – Party
This is a strange one as I'm not a big Iggy Pop fan. This album is probably the reason I'm so lukewarm to this artist. Mind you, I like artists that reinvent themselves and experiment with new sounds and genres. But this… At times I had to get up and look at the spinning record to make sure that this was Iggy Pop on the turntable. Take for example Happy Man, a faux ska-like ditty that follows the passable tune called Pumpin' for Jill. What were they thinking? 1981 was the year that New Wave was cresting on the shores of popularity and some of these tunes are obviously attempts to cash in on this music trend that it is quite embarrassing. Just listen to the final track, Time won't let me – sheesh… Party is a muddled album that is more suitable to be background music to everyday activities than to actually party to.
NB: After writing this, I listened to it again. Does not get any better … it gets worse.
Tags: album, Iggy Pop, Iggy Pop and the Stooges, LP, music, Party, Record, review, Stooges
For the love of skinny skis
I finally got my old skis tuned up and bindings adjusted to fit my new (but used) boots. It is quite startling how good I felt on my old skis. Last year I went skiing and rented a set of new skis. They were short, wide and meant for turning I was assured by the rental clerk. Well they turned but I had no confidence in them. At speed they wobbled. The turns were vague at best. I did not get that bite into the slope feel that I did with the old skis. Now, I have the old skis back and skiing is much better. I tuned up my older shorter skis, 175cm, and will get my 198cm skis ready when I go hit a really big hill.
Spel Chek Immidiately
Sign at the place that used to be the skating oval at the Vancouver Winter Olympics.
Weekly Vinyl – The Big Sounds of the Drags
The Big Sounds of the Drags: Volume 2
Jim Economides
Another car racing themed album popped out. I picked this up at a garage sale many years ago. On the cover it promises, "The hottest things on the strip come to life in this thrill-a-second recording!" It is overselling itself. I dosed off listening to the second side. The announcer, although using very dated hyperbole, is very muted. In fact, the whole album is very peaceful. Kind of like white noise. I remember listening to football and hockey on the radio when I was a kid and remember that it was fairly interesting. Listening to this is fascinating in a hipster-ironic kind of way. There are many moments of silence punctuated by engines revving for about eight seconds. Then just the popping and hissing of the album. Unlike watching drag racing on TV (which is a dubious viewing experience anyways), listening to this you have absolutely no idea what is going on. There is no modern context, as 1964, when this album was released, was the very early days of drag racing as an organized competition. Does this album give me the feeling that I'm "there as the top car drivers and mighty engines come screaming past the checkered flag"? No. But I enjoyed the quizzical looks I get from my family as I listened to this.
Tags: album, big sound, Big Sound of Drag Racing, drag racing, LP, Record, review
Shopping pleasure
Niagara Falls, New York. Shopping pleasure close to the falls and all that.
Weekly Vinyl – Peter Gabriel
Peter Gabriel #3 (Melt)
I'm not really sure why Peter Gabriel made a German version of his fourth album, but I'm glad he did. I have the English version as well, but I did not search for it as I did not want to do a comparison and it would be against my self imposed "review at random" approach to this. I don't understand German, I'm limited to ordering beer and a few basic food items, but I appreciate how the language works with the music.
The album sounds dated and fresh at the same time. I remember it being a landmark album when it came out and it still holds up very well for the most part. The sound is very 80s though simply because a lot of the musical ideas on this album were emulated by other 80s artists. Some of the songs really hold up. Keine Selbstkontrolle (No self control) is one. The big hit Spiel ohne Grenzen (Games without Frontiers) has also stood up very well. Although Biko, one of my favourite Gabriel songs loses a bit in this album. German lyrics and bagpipes do not do it for me. But really, great album to discover again after some 33 years.
Tags: album, Biko, Games without frontiers, LP, Peter Gabriel, Record, review


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Home Press Release LOUDWIRE MUSIC AWARDS – Tickets On Sale Now!
LOUDWIRE MUSIC AWARDS – Tickets On Sale Now!
by 13 Stitches Magazine October 17, 2017
written by 13 Stitches Magazine October 17, 2017
TO PERFORM HEADLINING SET
LOUDWIRE MUSIC AWARDS
IN THIS MOMENT ADDED TO PERFORMANCE LINEUP
–LOS ANGELES CONCERT–
AT THE NOVO IN DOWNTOWN LOS ANGELES
TICKETS ON-SALE NOW (here)
Avenged Sevenfold, photo by Jeff Forney
AVENGED SEVENFOLD will headline the LOUDWIRE MUSIC AWARDS Los Angeles concert on Tuesday, October 24 at The Novo. Tickets for the concert are available to the public and on-sale now (here) and at http://loudwire.com/category/loudwire-music-awards. Avenged Sevenfold–vocalist M. Shadows, guitarists Synyster Gates and Zacky Vengeance, bassist Johnny Christ and drummer Brooks Wackerman–became one of the world's biggest rock bands by creating a sound that broke through obstacles of language, distance and culture. They raised the stakes and standards for the genre with a string of blockbuster albums, including their 2005 platinum-selling breakthrough, City Of Evil, 2007's platinum-selling Avenged Sevenfold and two consecutive No. 1's on Billboard's Top 200 Albums chart: 2010's Nightmare and 2013's Hail To The King. They've achieved Diamond, Platinum and Gold awards for album sales in nearly a dozen countries, racked up over a billion video views and a billion-plus Spotify streams, have consistently been one of the most-played bands on rock radio for over a decade with multiple No. 1 singles, and have headlined arenas and the biggest rock festivals around the globe, amassing a diehard international fan base whose members number in the millions.
From M. Shadows of Avenged Sevenfold, "We are excited to celebrate a night of heavy metal with all of our friends. We hope to see everyone there."
In This Moment, photo by Jeremy Saffer. Link.
Also added to the bill will be a special live performance by IN THIS MOMENT.Known worldwide for their dramatic live performances, In This Moment— Maria Brink (Vocals), Chris Howorth (Guitar), Travis Johnson (Bass), Randy Weitzel (Guitar), Kent Diimmel (Drums)–have received rapturous praise in a range of national outlets. The group released their new album RITUAL this summer via Atlantic Records in partnership with Roadrunner Records. Produced by longtime collaborator and multiple GRAMMY® Award nominee Kevin Churko (Ozzy Osbourne), with RITUAL, In This Momentpushing their inimitably dark sound forward with a provocative sense of pervading doom and metallic blues power. Highlights include a dramatic reimagination of the Phil Collins classic "In The Air Tonight" as well as "Black Wedding," of which Brink shares the mic with legendary Judas Priestfrontman Rob Halford. In This Moment made a stunning Top 10 chart debut with 2015's acclaimed album BLACK WIDOW. The album arrived at #8 on the Billboard Top 200 chart and at #3 on Billboard's "Hard Rock Albums" marking their highest chart placement to date. Furthermore, the title track off In This Moment's 2012 album, BLOOD, has been certified gold by the RIAA and its companion music video has been viewed over 27 million times.
"We are very excited to be a part of the Loudwire Music Awards this year,"adds Maria Brink of In This Moment. "We have a big surprise in store for everyone watching! Get ready for the Black Wedding!"
Among the bands performing are ANTHRAX, HALESTORM, ICE-T's BODYCOUNT, NOTHING MORE, STARSET and POWER TRIP, with special performances by MEGADETH's Dave Mustaine, JUDAS PRIEST's Rob Halford and HATEBREED's Jamey Jasta.
In addition, BLACK SABBATH icon Tony Iommi, VAN HALEN legend Sammy Hagar and the aforementioned ROB HALFORD will receive special honors at the event, which will be hosted by WWE superstar CHRIS JERICHO. Other acts set to appear include ZAKK WYLDE, VINNIE PAUL, STEVE VAI, REX BROWN, STEEL PANTHER, DAVID ELLEFSON, JOEY JORDISON, JOHN5, HOLLYWOOD UNDEAD and many more.
Just hours prior to the LOUDWIRE MUSIC AWARDS concert will be the "Hard Rock & Heavy Metal Summit" at the GRAMMY Museum next door to The Novo. Panels will feature Rob Halford, Sammy Hagar, Rex Brown, Steve Vai, Frank Bello and more. The "Hard Rock & Heavy Metal Summit" is free and open to the public; however, seating is on a first come, first serve basis. LOUDWIRE MUSIC AWARDS VIP ticket holders will be given priority seating at the summit. Registration on Eventbrite is required for ALL summit attendees, including LOUDWIRE MUSIC AWARDS VIP ticket holders. To register, visit (HERE) and purchase VIP tickets (HERE)
For more information on the 2017 LOUDWIRE MUSIC AWARDS:
http://loudwireawards.com
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Book Feature: This is a Bust by Ed Lin
Set in New York's Chinatown in 1976, this sharp and gritty novel is a mystery set against the backdrop of a city in turmoil
Robert Chow is a Vietnam vet and an alcoholic. He's also the only Chinese American cop on the Chinatown beat, and the only police officer who can speak Cantonese. But he's basically treated like a token, trotted out for ribbon cuttings and community events.
So he shouldn't be surprised when his superiors are indifferent to his suspicions that an old Chinese woman's death may have actually been a murder. But he sure is angry. With little more than his own demons to fuel him, Chow must take matters into his own hands.
Rich with the details of its time and place, this homage to noir will appeal to fans of S.J. Rozan and Michael Connelly.
Ed Lin, a native New Yorker of Taiwanese and Chinese descent, is the first author to win three Asian American Literary Awards and is an all-around standup kinda guy. His books include Waylaid, and a trilogy set in New York's Chinatown in the 70s: This Is a Bust, Snakes Can't Run and One Red Bastard. Ghost Month, published by Soho Crime in July 2014, is a Taipei-based mystery, and Incensed, published October 2016, continues that series. Lin lives in Brooklyn with his wife, actress Cindy Cheung, and son.


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In a unanimous decision November 8, City of Roseville council members voted to ban "conversion therapy" within the city.
Conversion therapy is a practice used to try to change a person's sexual orientation or gender identity. It is most often practiced on minors and other vulnerable adults who may be unable to consent to the therapy.
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The vote was proposed to the Human Rights Inclusion and Engagement Commission (HRIEC) in April by a concerned citizen. After six months of engagement and public comment on the ordinance, the council voted on the ban this week.
There are times as a council, and times as a city where we'll maybe step forward and do something that maybe frankly has more symbolic effect," said Council member Robert Willmus. "The bigger thing they come back to is, 'Hey that really is something… that says that Roseville is a welcoming community, welcoming to all-- and as I look at our youth, I see that frankly this is a really important message to send.
This vote signifies a lot of work done by some very involved people in our community. " says Thomas Brooks, Equity and Inclusion Manager with the City of Roseville. "We want people-- especially young people-- to know that they can feel safe from this type of tool being used against their wishes. Assistant City Manager, Rebecca Olson agrees. "You know, it's one thing to make a proclamation affirming equality for our LGBTQ+ residents. This is a great way to show that our commitment goes far beyond that, to some real action.
Bans such as the one that was passed in Roseville on Monday are becoming more common. Currently eight other cities in the state of Minnesota have passed similar bans.
The Minnesota House has brought the item up in bills as early as 2019, it is currently going through the legislative process.
In July, Governor Walz signed an executive order restricting conversion therapy from use of Medicaid reimbursement, but this ordinance goes a step further to restrict use in the city-- an important distinction.
Brooks says he hopes this is just the beginning of the HRIEC's success. We are excited by the involvement of Roseville residents on this issue. We hope that this is just the beginning for citizens who want to be engaged in their community, to step forward and be part of the solution.
The City of Roseville currently has eight commissions that residents can be involved in. If you would you like to be involved in decisions like this, join the Human Rights Inclusion and Engagement Commission! Contact Thomas Brooks, or visit Roseville.gov to find out more about other citizen engagement opportunities.
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Factory reset isn't necessary. This will only disable your activation and remove all history. Activation can be forced enabled after rooting ofcourse but as it is not necessary just leave it as it is.
Yesterday I've rooted my Toon with the script from @martenjacobs with a RPI-1. No errors, everything seemed fine.
1. I can only connect to my toon by issuing "sudo ssh -i id_rsa root@10.0.0.4" when I'm in exactly the correct folder where the ToonRooter-script is. I just want to be able to connect by ssh with just a (strong!) password, from any source within my network.
2. Connection from domoticz isn't working. At first I got a 403-error. After fidling around, I've installed the toonstore and that error is gone. However; next error a 404 - Not Found. Progress! But not the kind that is helpfull for me.
version of your password. Copy this DES crypt result and use it below.
one you have generated. You can always change this later using the same method.
Perhaps I'm a total noob, but I'm trying to follow the instructions on the GitHub page. However, under the section 'How to use it?', how do I actually connect the Raspberry Pi to the debugging header on the Toon? Does anyone perhaps have a picture of their Raspberry Pi properly attached to the Toon?
I think ít's my stupidity, I rooted with this video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0ojFe4Q7vDs.
I used the USB Blaster, I could get in the Toon. And changed the parameters. Tested the toon, and had a lot of more applications/option.
But then I couldn't run the update script.
I have put back the Toon to all the standard parameters, now I'm trying to root the Toon with a raspberry PI 1.
With this automated rooting script. But I can't get connection with the Toon like the USB Blaster.
I'm not sure if i got the serial actived right on the raspberry.
So how do I activate this commando in de Toon? with the raspberry?
I'm now just running the script on the raspberry, not on the Toon.
RichardGorter wrote: I think ít's my stupidity, I rooted with this video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0ojFe4Q7vDs.
Well, the steps on the github page and here in the topic should be enough.
Rooting script should run on the Pi.
Okay I figured out the problem, the serial output of the raspberry wasn't right. After checking the connection 3 times and setting the raspberry in the right configuration I could run the script.
python-cryptography is reeds de nieuwste versie (1.7.1-3+b2).
python-serial is reeds de nieuwste versie (3.2.1-1).
0 opgewaardeerd, 0 nieuw geïnstalleerd, 0 te verwijderen en 13 niet opgewaardeerd.
fatal: destination path 'ToonRooter' already exists and is not an empty directory.
I tried o log in with.
Put back the screen on the Toon put it wasn't rooted. What should I try? Run the update script?
No route to host? That means that your PI can't even get any ARP response from your Toon. Check your wifi connection.
With a non rooted Toon you will get connection timed out.
Alright I'm getting further every day. But today I made a mistake.
So I let te script run again, this time the Toon connected to the router.
The authenticity of host '192.168.0.102 (192.168.0.102)' can't be established.
RSA key fingerprint is SHA256:I+DcNE5XYtSjmVaAIvT1y2ygYaYHI+Q8in+S71PI4+o.
Warning: Permanently added '192.168.0.102' (RSA) to the list of known hosts.
Started the Toon with the screen on, no result. So I thought maybe a factory reset. (Stupid idea).
Do you guys have another idea?
Did you connect the wifi cables correctly?
There is no option in the screen for UTP.
Just plug it in at the bottom of your toon and connect to a router.
Yes i did that, then I booted the Toon. I get the startup screen and have to select a wifi network I cant select UTP.
You can't select a WIFI or it just does not connect?


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State board grants preliminary reprieve from counting Milestones in high school grades
The Georgia Board of Education reversed course Thursday, voting to nearly eliminate the weight of Milestones scores on the grades of students in the four high school courses where the tests will be given.
Get Schooled Blog | Nov 20, 2020
By Maureen Downey, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Final vote in what became a controversial issue will come next month
The state Board of Education held two days of lengthy and impassioned debate this week over whether high school students should be held accountable for Milestones exams this year, something 86% of parents, educators and administrators opposed in a survey that drew 93,079 responses.
In the end, the board deferred to State Schools Superintendent Richard Woods, granting preliminary approval to essentially eliminating the weight of Milestones scores on grades in the four high school courses where the tests will be given. The board will take a final vote next month. (Students must take the Georgia Milestones as U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos refused to waive the federal requirement for high-stakes exams.)
It took a lot of persuading for some board members, whose comments suggested they had more confidence in state exams to prove student learning than in tests and grades given by teachers. The Milestones typically taken in high school are Algebra, U.S. history, biology and American literature and composition.
The insistence by some board members to soldier on and keep testing and counting made it appear they didn't grasp the upheaval to Georgia classrooms from the coronavirus. The disruptions to schooling that Woods was witnessing led him to seek board approval to reduce the weight of the Milestones in high school grades from the current 20%.
Woods said, "I can guarantee you this year there is nothing equitable about education. Why can't we trust our teachers with 100% of the grades this year?"
In October, the board rebuffed Woods' request to plunge the weights to 0.01% in an 8-4 vote, arguing students need an incentive to take the end-of-course Milestones exams seriously. The board did attempt to meet the superintendent halfway, agreeing in a 9-3 vote for a 10% weight. But the distraught responses during the 30-day public commenting period and educator testimony promoted the board to reconsider.
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Among educators speaking to the board Thursday was high school social studies teacher Brian Sirmans of Lanier County Schools, who is also chairman of the Georgia Professional Standards Commission. "We have cases where students have missed four-plus weeks," said Sirmans, explaining Lanier County delayed the start of school by three weeks due to COVID-19. As a result, Lanier's first semester will not end until Jan. 15. Yet, its students are scheduled to take end-of-course tests on Dec. 7.
With the late start and a surge of absences due to quarantines, he said teachers and students in Lanier are struggling to catch up. "The stress level for teachers is like nothing we've ever seen. Due to so many elements that are outside our control, I have had to focus on the most important issues in my classroom -- the physical and mental health and well-being of my students," said Sirmans.
Amid the pandemic, Sirmans said his principal advised teachers to "focus on relationships before rigor, love before lessons, patience before programs and grace before grades."
Some board members contended a temporary reprieve from counting the end-of-course score in student grades would undermine accountability. "In my business, we trust one another. We love one another. We call ourselves a family, but you know that we hold each other accountable. Education is not an exception to that. We can't leave it up to whether I trust or you trust or a parent trusts a teacher: Because they are human like the rest of us," said board member Scott Johnson.
Others shrugged off the results of a state DOE survey, suggesting it was designed to produce those results, even though the language of the survey was straightforward: Should state exams count 20%, 10% or 0.01%?
State board member Mike Royal, who, at one point in the discussion, said he supported Donald Trump but would still "break bread" with Joe Biden voters, took a page out of the president's playbook in discounting the DOE survey results. "It was 93,000 responses. We don't know how many double voted...Or triple voted. Or what. A lot of people weighed in on this," he said.
"We should not dismiss the opinions of 93,000 Georgians," said Woods. "There was not a design to skew the survey; there was no intent to have a predetermined outcome. This is what Georgians truly feel."
Board members who wanted test scores to still influence grades acknowledged the impact of the pandemic on learning, but argued overcoming adversity inspires perseverance and grit in students. "One of my favorite phrases is smooth seas never made skilled sailors," said board member Trey Allen.
But board member David "Butch" Mosely reminded his colleagues their pontifications were coming from the safety of state offices in downtown Atlanta. "What really bothers me is that we 14 people sit here in Atlanta or at home in our comfortable chairs, and we're thinking for people out there in the field, who are grinding it out every day and know what's best for their individual systems," said Mosely.
"And here we are telling them what we think they ought to do when they have overwhelmingly told us what they think they should be allowed to do this year," he said. "We are not listening to those we entrusted to do the job for us."
Have your say: Public comment on reducing the weight of the high school Milestones will be taken by email until Dec. 16 at policy@doe.k12.ga.us; by telephone until Dec. 16 at 800-311-3627; or by letter mailed by Dec. 14 to Rules Comments, Policy Division, Georgia Department of Education, 2053 Twin Towers East, 205 Jesse Hill Jr. Drive, S.E., Atlanta, Georgia 30334.
Maureen Downey has written editorials and opinion pieces about local, state and federal education policy since the 1990s.


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House falls short of supermajority for fourth time on Private Option for Medicaid expansion
***UPDATE 3: The House failed for a fourth time to reach the needed 75-vote supermajority for the private option. The measure received 71 votes today. Two Aye votes (Reps. Malone and Wilkins) were out of their seats, so the count is at 73. The House will try again on Tuesday at 1:30. See below for this morning's coverage:
***UPDATE 2: House now in recess until 11 a.m. Team Carter is presumably working hard on the final swing votes. Sounds like they might believe they have a real shot at 75 today after all?*
***UPDATE: Carter's chief of staff Gabe Holmstrom led Slinkard, Carnine and Rep. John Hutchison off the House floor. Long shot, but if two of those three vote Aye, perhaps they can get to 75 today after all.
The House will convene at 10 a.m. to try once again to reach the needed supermajority of 75 votes to pass the appropriation which includes the private option. They were three votes short yesterday, but a few of those votes are expected to flip now that the House will be voting on the Senate bill (see here for the procedural brouhaha).
Most vote-counters believe they're still one or two votes short today, but things change rapidly. Rep. Mark Lowery is expected to vote for the measure but Rep. Les Carnine and Rep. Mary Lou Slinkard, the other presumed swing votes, have not yet moved into the Aye column (Carnine has paired his vote, so we know for sure that he is voting NO today). That likely puts the count at 73 and would set up another vote on Tuesday.
Lawmakers I've spoken with on both sides of the debate believe that eventual passage remains likely. That said, there is some tension developing among proponents around House Speaker Davy Carter's strategy of voting every day. Initially, Carter hoped to put pressure on the body to have their votes counted and finish up this week. But given that they knew they were short on Wednesday and Thursday in part because of issues around the timing of the vote, and now appear to know they're short again today, some question the wisdom of a daily diet of failed votes. This is of particular concern for Democrats in competitive districts who don't like the idea of taking the tough vote half a dozen times. (Does it actually matter how many times a politician votes for a policy that's enacted just once? This sounds to me like they're underestimating the creativity of political consultants who will attack them regardless.)
This morning, I asked Minority Leader Greg Leding — who said "the mood in our caucus is pretty tense" — about voting every day:
I'm not sure that it's helping. Obviously every time we've voted we've added votes to the tally. But it clearly still hasn't moved those last remaining holdouts. The 75 votes are there. There are a number of members on both sides of the aisle who are incredibly frustrated by these daily votes coming up short, which for many members of this chamber is a difficult vote, especially in a campaign year, that they're just putting themselves and their campaigns at greater risk. But they're doing it because it's the right thing to do, and I applaud all of them.
Leding expressed confidence that the supermajority will be achieved next week. He said that voting every day was "a good strategy for where we were at the start, but I don't know if it's the best strategy for where we are now."
There's also the matter of optics. If some proponents are confident that the votes will be in place when the timing is right, what is the upside to a long series of failed votes? This was a particular complaint among some lawmakers about yesterday's vote, when they knew that there was a vote or two to be picked up simply by waiting for the Senate bill. The fear is that opponents will argue that the sheer number of failed votes suggests an impasse. If the opponents can plausibly argue that reaching the 75-percent threshold is impossible, that could give renewed energy to those hoping to drag this fight out longer.
Several Democrats told me they believe that the final vote will be Tuesday, and the House will reach the supermajority.
One note of caution: has hubris set in? Lots of lawmakers from both parties have essentially been making an inevitability argument ever since the English announcement in the Senate. But, as one senator pointed out to me a few weeks ago — "people keep saying it will work itself out…but sometimes things don't work out."
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The Pancreatic Cancer Collective awards $7 million in first-round "New Therapies Challenge" Grants
The Pancreatic Cancer Collective, the strategic partnership of the Lustgarten Foundation and Stand Up To Cancer (SU2C), has awarded a total of $7 million in first-round "New Therapies Challenge" grants to seven teams of top cancer researchers to explore new pancreatic cancer treatments, the American Association for Cancer Research, the Scientific Partner of SU2C, announced today. Each team will receive up to $1 million in initial funding, with $4 million per team for clinical studies awaiting the most successful projects in the second round.
These teams are the first projects funded under the Pancreatic Cancer Collective launched this spring to accelerate pancreatic cancer research and improve patient outcomes for pancreatic cancer, which is one of the deadliest cancers, with a five-year survival rate of only 8 percent, according to the National Cancer Institute.
"New and effective treatments are urgently needed for cancer of the pancreas," said Phillip A. Sharp, PhD, the Nobel laureate who is chair of SU2C Scientific Advisory Committee (SAC) and scientific co-leader of the Collective. "The two-step process created by the Pancreatic Cancer Collective is an innovative and flexible approach that will speed up the research process, help us have a real impact on pancreatic cancer, and bring new hope to patients and their families."
The seven teams given funding in this first round of the Collective's New Therapies Challenge will conduct their research for the next 14 months, reporting their results to the Collective and the Joint Scientific Advisory Committee (JSAC) which selected these teams. The second round of funding of $4 million per team will support clinical studies of the most promising teams from the first round.
"Pancreatic cancer research is moving faster than ever before," said Kerri Kaplan, Lustgarten's president and chief executive officer. "Now is the time for innovation and acceleration towards improved treatment for the patients who so desperately need and deserve better options."
"We are in a very exciting place right now for pancreatic cancer research," said David A. Tuveson, MD, PhD, Lustgarten's Chief Scientist and director of the cancer center at Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory, co-scientific leader of the Collective. "We're bringing together insights from immunology, targeted therapy, genomics, modeling, and other fields, and we're going to find out what should go forward to clinical studies. We are very optimistic that we can make some real progress."
"We launched this joint Collective to create a network of grants and researchers to accelerate the translation of research findings into treatments, through innovative and flexible models," said Sung Poblete, PhD, RN, president and CEO of Stand Up To Cancer. "We believe this New Therapies Challenge will help spur breakthroughs, and the potential for additional funding will spur even more breakthroughs."
The Pancreatic Cancer Collective's New Therapies Challenge Research Teams are:
Adoptive Transfer of TGF-β Resistant TIL to Defeat Immunosuppressive PDAC: Team leader: Patrick Hwu, MD, University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center; co-leaders: Chantale Bernatchez, PhD, University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, and Cliona M. Rooney, PhD, Baylor College of Medicine. The team will create tumor-specific killer T cells (tumor-infiltrating lymphocytes, or TILs) that are resistant to transforming growth factor beta (TGF-β) (a protein that can counteract the immune system), and use the TILs to attack pancreatic cancer.
Combined Targeting of MEK1/MEK2 and Autophagy for Pancreatic Cancer: Team leader: Martin McMahon, PhD, Huntsman Cancer Institute at the University of Utah; co-leader: Eric Collisson, MD, University of California San Francisco. The team will test combined blockade of intracellular signaling via the RAS pathway, and autophagic recycling of the cells' interior contents.
Exploiting DNA Repair Gene Mutations in Pancreatic Cancer: Team leader: Alan D. D'Andrea, MD, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute; co-leader: James M. Cleary, MD, PhD, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. The team's goal is to evaluate DNA repair inhibitors in pancreatic cancer. It will seek to improve PARP inhibitor monotherapy by developing strategies that will combine different targeted therapies and have activity in patients with PARP inhibitor resistance.
Immunotherapy Targeting Mutant KRAS: Team leader: Robert H. Vonderheide, MD, DPhil, Abramson Cancer Center at the University of Pennsylvania; co-leaders: Elizabeth M. Jaffee, MD, Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center at Johns Hopkins, and Beatriz M. Carreno, PhD, Abramson Cancer Center at the University of Pennsylvania. The team's goal is to develop a cellular therapy that exploits novel cell engineering that can be used to manufacture highly selective, anti-cancer T cells on a per-patient basis.
Molecularly Targeted Radionuclide Therapy via the Integrin AlphaVBeta6: Team leader: Julie L. Sutcliffe, PhD, University of California Davis; co-leader, Richard L. Bold, MD, University of California Davis. The team will develop a peptide receptor radionuclide therapy (PRRT) to attack a protein called integrin αvβ6 that is significantly upregulated in pancreatic cancer.
Targeting SHP2 in Pancreatic Cancer: Team leader: René Bernards, DPhil, Netherlands Cancer Institute; co-leaders, Emile E. Voest, MD, PhD, Netherlands Cancer Institute, and Hana Algül, MD, MPH, Technical University of Munich. The team will test a combination of drugs to more effectively kill pancreatic tumors that have a mutation in the KRAS gene.
Targeting Stem Cell Signals in Pancreatic Cancer: Team leader: Tannishtha Reya, PhD, University of California San Diego School of Medicine; co-leaders: Andrew M. Lowy, MD, UC San Diego Moores Cancer Center, and Margaret A. Tempero, MD, University of California San Francisco. The team will test whether certain drugs can reduce growth of pancreatic cancer by inhibiting a hormone receptor that is believed to be a key regulator of pancreatic cancer stem cells.
The Lustgarten Foundation and Stand Up To Cancer have collaborated closely since 2012, jointly funding more than 209 investigators from 31 leading research centers in the United States and the United Kingdom. These efforts include four Dream Teams and five Research Teams, including two Convergence Teams bringing together computational experts with clinical oncologists. Cancer Interception, research supporting the earliest diagnosis of pancreatic cancer, even before the cancer may have fully formed, is the focus of one of the Dream Teams and one of the Research Teams. All told, these collaborative teams have planned, started, or completed 25 clinical trials. The Pancreatic Cancer Collective is building on this momentum to push the boundaries of what can be accomplished even further.
SU2C: Jane Rubinstein, jrubinstein@su2c.org, (646) 386-7969
Lustgarten: Erin Stoeber, estoeber@lustagarten.org, (516) 737-1557
AACR: Richard L. Lobb, richard.lobb@aacr.org, (215) 446-8298
ABOUT THE PANCREATIC CANCER COLLECTIVE
The Pancreatic Cancer Collective is an initiative of the Lustgarten Foundation and Stand Up To Cancer to improve pancreatic cancer patient outcomes. Together, these leading cancer research organizations will attract new collaborators; improve diagnosis of pancreatic cancer using big data; find new treatments for pancreatic cancer; and support the next generation of pancreatic cancer investigators. Engaging thought leaders, researchers, institutions, and companies, the Collective will innovate and accelerate research on the edge of science. For more information, visit www.PancreaticCancerCollective.org
ABOUT THE LUSTGARTEN FOUNDATION
The Lustgarten Foundation is America's largest private funder of pancreatic cancer research. Based in Woodbury, N.Y., the Foundation supports research to find a cure for pancreatic cancer, facilitates dialogue within the medical and scientific community, and educates the public about the disease through awareness campaigns and fundraising events. Since its inception, the Lustgarten Foundation has directed $165 million to research and assembled the best scientific minds with the hope that one day, a cure can be found. Thanks to separate funding to support administrative expenses, 100% of your donation goes directly to pancreatic cancer research. For more information, visit Lustgarten.org.
ABOUT STAND UP TO CANCER
STAND UP TO CANCER (SU2C) raises funds to accelerate the pace of research to get new therapies to patients quickly and save lives now. SU2C was established in 2008 by media and entertainment leaders who utilize these communities' resources to engage the public in supporting a new, collaborative model of cancer research, to increase awareness about cancer prevention, and to highlight progress being made in the fight against the disease. As of April 2018, more than 1,500 scientists representing more than 180 institutions are involved in SU2C-funded research projects.
Under the direction of our Scientific Advisory Committee, led by Nobel laureate Phillip A. Sharp, PhD, staff at SU2C and our Scientific Partner, the American Association for Cancer Research, SU2C operates rigorous competitive review processes to identify the best research proposals to recommend for funding, oversee grants administration, and ensure collaboration across research programs.
Current members of the SU2C Council of Founders and Advisors (CFA) include Katie Couric, Sherry Lansing, Kathleen Lobb, Lisa Paulsen, Rusty Robertson, Sue Schwartz, Pamela Oas Williams, and Ellen Ziffren. The late Laura Ziskin and the late Noreen Fraser are also co-founders. Sung Poblete, PhD, RN, serves as SU2C's president and CEO.
Stand Up To Cancer and SU2C are trademarks or registered trademarks of the Entertainment Industry Foundation in the United States and several other countries throughout the world. SU2C is a division of the Entertainment Industry Foundation (EIF), a 501(c)(3) charitable organization. For more information on Stand Up To Cancer, visit StandUpToCancer.org.
ABOUT THE AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR CANCER RESEARCH
Founded in 1907, the American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) is the world's first and largest professional organization dedicated to advancing cancer research and its mission to prevent and cure cancer. AACR membership includes more than 40,000 laboratory, translational, and clinical researchers; population scientists; other health care professionals; and patient advocates residing in 120 countries. The AACR marshals the full spectrum of expertise of the cancer community to accelerate progress in the prevention, biology, diagnosis, and treatment of cancer by annually convening more than 30 conferences and educational workshops, the largest of which is the AACR Annual Meeting with more than 22,500 attendees. In addition, the AACR publishes eight prestigious, peer-reviewed scientific journals and a magazine for cancer survivors, patients, and their caregivers. The AACR funds meritorious research directly as well as in cooperation with numerous cancer organizations. As the Scientific Partner of Stand Up To Cancer, the AACR provides expert peer review, grants administration, and scientific oversight of team science and individual investigator grants in cancer research that have the potential for near-term patient benefit. The AACR actively communicates with legislators and other policymakers about the value of cancer research and related biomedical science in saving lives from cancer. For more information about the AACR, visit AACR.org.


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Exile, Social. Memory and Cultural Migra...
Exile, Social. Memory and Cultural Migration: A Study on the Ahiska Turks in USA
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BILIG, ss.167-190, 2011 (SSCI İndekslerine Giren Dergi)
Cilt numarası: Konu: 59
Dergi Adı: BILIG
Exile means being geographically away from one's home, and corresponds to a process which has political, cultural and economic dimensions. As culture and identity are closely linked to every aspect of life, memory that captures pre- and post- exile experiences is transferred from generation to generation through profound social relationships. The memory of a group or individual depends essentially on self-experiences and bears the possibility of having an emotional character. However, the existence of similar memories reveals that a certain event has been experienced by the individual or group, and emphasizes the homogeneity of social memory. Accordingly, the exile narratives of the Ahiska Turks, who were exiled to the province of Fergana in Uzbekistan by the command of Stalin in 1944, demonstrate the homogeneity of the accounts and objectify the consequent effects of the process of exile. In this study, the role of the process of exile and displacement in social memory and cultural transfer is discussed through the example of the Ahiska Turks, who had to migrate first to the Krasnodar region of Russia and later to the state of Utah in the United States as a consequence of the Fergana events.


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