Greg Olsen faces another injury-diminished season. The Panthers' Pro Bowl tight end will be out for an extended period after re-fracturing his foot.
Greg Olsen is facing another injury-diminished season.
The Carolina Panthers' Pro Bowl tight end will be out for an extended period after re-fracturing the right foot that caused him to miss nine games in 2017.
As Cam Newton's most trusted target, Olsen had surpassed 75 receptions and 1,000 yards for three consecutive seasons prior to last year.
In a message posted to Twitter, Olsen said he was upset with the development but was "optimistic this is not how my 2018 season will end.
Promising rookie Ian Thomas, a fourth-round pick in April, could be next man up to fill Olsen's role. However it seems likely Newton will rely more heavily on short passes to running back Christian McCaffrey.
Olsen, who'd been struggling with a bad back recently, injured the foot Sunday against Dallas.
And his wasn't the only major significant setback Carolina endured.
Right tackle Daryl Williams is headed for knee surgery. Left tackle Matt Kalil is already on IR after undergoing an arthroscopic procedure on his own knee last month.


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The future of foreign direct liability?: Exploring the international relevance of the Dutch Shell Nigeria case
Enneking, Liesbeth|info:eu-repo/dai/nl/304823929
(2014) Utrecht Law Review, volume 10, issue 1, pp. 44 - 54
In January 2013, the The Hague district court in the Netherlands rendered a groundbreaking verdict in a civil liability suit against Royal Dutch Shell and its Nigerian subsidiary (SPDC). The lawsuit had been brought before it by four Nigerian farmers and the Dutch NGO Milieudefensie, in response to a number ... read more of oil spill incidents from SPDC-operated pipelines in the Nigerian Niger Delta. Although the majority of the claims were dismissed, the district court in its ruling did grant one claim that related to spills from an abandoned wellhead, ordering SPDC to pay compensation for the resulting loss. This judgment holds international relevance, as this Dutch Shell Nigeria Case forms part of a worldwide trend towards foreign direct liability cases. Growing numbers of similar lawsuits have been brought before courts in other Western societies, but judgments on the merits have so far remained scarce. The relevance of the case has further increased with the US Supreme Court's April 2013 ruling in the case of Kiobel v. Royal Dutch Petroleum Co., which has significantly limited the scope of the Alien Tort Statute. This article explores the The Hague district court's decision in the Dutch Shell Nigeria Case, and places the case within the socio-legal context of the contemporary trend towards foreign direct liability cases, the international debates on corporate accountability and business & human rights, and the Supreme Court's judgment in the Kiobel-case. show less
Keywords: foreign direct liability, corporate accountability, business & human rights, Dutch Shell Nigeria case, Kiobel case
Publisher: Igitur, Utrecht Publishing and Archiving Services

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Avalon Adventure
Learn about England's history as you walk down the old pilgrim's path to the Sacred Thorn Tree of Joseph of Arimathea on this guided tour. Journey along Faerie lanes, through the Jesus Field, and to the Orchards of Avalon to enter the sacred enclosure. Enjoy a moment of silence at the top of the Tor before journeying down to the Chalice Well Gardens (not included).
Hot Air Balloon Flight from - Somerset
Enjoy an Exclusive Champagne Hot Air Balloon flight over the beautiful Somerset countryside. Take in the stunning English scenery as you float effortlessly through the sky in one of our spacious, shared baskets. You will meet our ground crew where you will be taken to the launch site. You will then meet your Pilot and be given a full safety briefing; you can get involved and help inflate the balloon! Your skilled and experienced Pilot will fly you over wonderful landscapes for up to one hour. When you land, you can help pack away the balloon and enjoy a glass of chilled Champagne or juice to toast your flight, you can also request a signed personalised flight certificate. You will then be taken back to the original meeting place in our vehicles. A fantastic experience and one to be remembered forever! Hot Air Balloon rides take place at dawn or dusk and the whole experience lasts around 3-4 hours. Flights are weather dependent. Main flying season April-October.
A Tour of Glastonbury, Guided by the Trees.
Discover Glastonbury, guided by the trees. We'll take a meandering walk around Glastonbury's beautiful countryside, taking in some spectacular views and enjoying some places of outstanding natural beauty. Your tree guide, Matt, has a keen knowledge of the local trees, he has walked around this area for over 7 years and can provide some personal insights into the landscape, tourist sights, activities, idyllic spots and he'll take you to meet some of the oldest and largest trees in the area. We also spend time sitting in quiet spots with wonderful views, to rest, listen to the sounds of nature, and enjoy a private acoustic performance of gentle folk music by Matt. This is an exciting opportunity to discover Avalon guided by a local musician. Matt has a range of interests and is keen to make conversation on topics such as nature, creative inspiration, spirituality, mythology, bardic tradition and the magic of Avalon. Let's walk to the trees.
Arden Fitness Academy - 50% off
We pride ourselves on getting results. Theres no gym memberships or long waiting times for equipment. You can train on a one to one basis with one of our specialists or in a group environment (bootcamp or class)
South West Coast Path Walking - Somerset & Devon (11 days, 10 nights)
The South West Coast Path is one of the UK's National Trail footpaths, running 630 miles from Minehead in Somerset, round the South West tip of England to Bournemouth in Dorset. This itinerary focusses on the Somerset & North Devon Coastline. From the start in Minehead, the path drifts inland across Exmoor and the gorgeous moorland landscape. What's included? Breakfast included, other meals excluded Luggage Transfers between accommodation providers Fully comprehensive tour pack with maps, available in English, German, French and Italian as standard. (Other languages available on request) Access to a smartphone digital app which offers GPS tracking for the routes (downloaded prior to save on data costs) Access to a 24/7 helpline in case of any emergencies Exclusions Entry or admission fee Landing & facility fees Individual travel to the UK Lunch & Dinner Travel Taxes Entry fees to attractions Please note Passport required Passport needed if travelling to UK from other countries
Bath City Tour & Fly a Hawk Experience - Day Tour from Bath
Tick off two classic British experiences in just one day with a combined city tour and hawking package in Bath. Explore the historical city with your personal guide for intimate insight into landmarks including Bath Abbey and Pulteney Bridge, then transfer to a rural falconry center to learn more about the traditional practice and get hands-on experience flying a hawk. Private round-trip transfer from your hotel ensures a hassle-free day.
Authentic English Village & Countryside Tour - Private tour from Bath
Exploring any of the villages near Bath independently may give you only a superficial glimpse of rural England. On this private half-day tour, visit a village that encapsulates country life, both past and present. Settle into a private vehicle and travel to an off-the-tourist-trail village with some unusual historical features. Stroll the lanes and surrounding countryside; enjoy refreshments (own cost) at the pub; and gain insight you'd miss if alone.
Bath City Tour & Fly a Hawk Experience - Day Trip from Bristol
Get a great introduction to the beautiful UNESCO World Heritage City of Bath on this private tour with a local guide who was born and grew up in Bath. In the afternoon visit a small falconry to have the unique experience of flying a hawk in the countryside. Bath is located 14 miles from Bristol, the tour includes private transportation to and from Bristol.
Wells, Cheddar Cheese and Cheddar Gorge - Private Day Trip from Bath
Explore the top attractions surrounding Bath with ease on a private day tour. Private transportation allows you to visit multiple locations in just one day, which would otherwise involve sluggish and indirect bus routes. See Wells Cathedral, buy lunch at a traditional pub, and sample Cheddar cheese at its origin. Beyond cuisine and culture, your private adventure includes a scenic jaunt through England's largest and most scenic gorge.
Basingstoke Indoor Skydiving Experience - 2 Flights & Personalised Certificate
Arrive at iFLY Basingstoke and safely float in an 800-horsepower vertical wind tunnel that generates a wall-to-wall cushion of air commonly used by professional skydivers without having to jump from a plane. Just about anyone can fly and no experience is necessary. Once inside the flight chamber, a tunnel operator slowly increases the wind speed until you and your instructor are airborne. Feel the adrenaline rush as you float at wind speeds reaching 130 to 175 mph (209 to 282 kph). The stable wall-to-wall airflow keeps you from falling off the column of air and your instructor is on hand at all times to guide you. The entire indoor skydiving experience takes about 90 minutes from start to finish. Each session includes up to 6 people, but you fly one-on-one with your instructor twice - the same freefall time as three tandem skydives! To ensure our team are able to fly you, it's vital you arrive at the venue no less than 40minutes before your booked flight time.
7-Day Rosamunde Pilcher Shell Seekers Cycling Tour in Cornwall
This self-guided cycling holiday based in Cornwall will allow you to explore the locations from the popular Rosamunde Pilcher novel, The Shell Seekers as well as some of the filming locations of the popular German Television adaptation. It will take you to the area where the author grew up as well as the stunning Lamorna Cove. This tiny fishing village also starred in what's considered Rosamunde Pilcher's most famous work. You will also have the opportunity to explore various spots as detailed in Rosamunde Pilcher's classic novels including St Michael's Mount and much more!
6-Day Southwest Cornwall Cycling Tour
On this scenic Cornwall cycling tour you will discover the ever-changing landscape around the tip of Cornwall (and the British mainland). Starting in Truro or Penzance, you cycle through several famous towns, villages and landmarks including Falmouth, Penzance, Porthleven and Lands End.
South West Coast Path Walking South Cornwall Coastline (12 days, 11 nights)
The South West Coast Path is one of the UK's National Trail footpaths, running 630 miles from Minehead in Somerset, round the South West tip of England to Bournemouth in Dorset. This itinerary focusses on the South Cornwall Coastline, running from Penzance to Plymouth. This includes the popular landmark of Lizard Point. What's included? Breakfast included, other meals excluded Luggage Transfers between accommodation providers Fully comprehensive tour pack with maps, available in English, German, French and Italian as standard. (Other languages available on request) Access to a smartphone digital app which offers GPS tracking for the routes (downloaded prior to save on data costs) Access to a 24/7 helpline in case of any emergencies Exclusions Entry or admission fee Landing & facility fees Individual travel to the UK Lunch & Dinner Travel Taxes Entry fees to attractions Please note Passport required Passport needed if travelling to UK from other countries
South West Coast Path Walking North Cornwall Coastline (13 days, 12 nights)
The South West Coast Path is one of the UK's National Trail footpaths, running 630 miles from Minehead in Somerset, round the South West tip of England to Bournemouth in Dorset. This itinerary focusses on the North Cornwall Coastline, starting in Bude and continuing round the tip of Land's End to finish in Penzance. What's included? Breakfast included, other meals excluded Luggage Transfers between accommodation providers Fully comprehensive tour pack with maps, available in English, German, French and Italian as standard. (Other languages available on request) Access to a smartphone digital app which offers GPS tracking for the routes (downloaded prior to save on data costs) Access to a 24/7 helpline in case of any emergencies Exclusions Entry or admission fee Landing & facility fees Individual travel to the UK Lunch & Dinner Travel Taxes Entry fees to attractions Please note Passport required Passport needed if travelling to UK from other countries
Private Surfing Lesson
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Private Full-Day Tour of Poldark Filming Locations from Cornwall
Calling all fans of the hit TV series 'Poldark', this private tour from Launceston showcases the beauty of the show's filming locations in Cornwall. Alongside your guide, you'll visit important Poldark sites of outstanding natural beauty: Charlestown Harbour, Penbeth Cove, Botallack Manor, and Pedn Vounder beach are just some of the scenic spots covered. Hotel pickup and drop-off in Launceston included.
SEA LIFE Weymouth Ticket
SEA LIFE Weymouth counts among this coastal town's top attractions, with 16 themed zones showcasing life beneath the waves for visitors of all ages. With this ticket, gain admission to SEA LIFE Weymouth and enjoy a day of fun and adventure. Spot jellyfish, rays, turtles, and more in their natural habitats, hear interesting talks from the experts, and climb aboard the Caribbean Cove galleon for adventure on the high seas.
Premium Private One on One Surf Lesson in Newquay, for Intermediate Surfers
Take a private surf lesson in Newquay that provides intensive one-on-one instruction that accelerates your learning process. Your instructor meets you at the surf school and tailors the lesson to your level of surfing experience. With lots of instruction and assistance provided, you can learn more in a short time. Lessons are suitable for both beginning and experienced surfers.
Children's School Holiday Surf Session (8-13 year olds)
Cover a lot of surfing techniques in a short time period with a package that provides four lessons over two intensive days. Each 2-hour lesson is tailored to your skill level, whether you are new to surfing or have some experience under your belt. You can schedule the four sessions over 2–4 days, with two lessons per day the norm (one lesson per day in winter).
Full-Day Surf Experience in Newquay (2 x 2 hour lessons) - All Abilities Welcome
There are few better places to learn to surf in the UK than Cornwall, which is renowned for its scenic coastline and great waves. Learn new skills or develop existing ones with a surfing package that includes two 2-hour lessons, which can be taken in the same day or over a few days.
Private Two on One Surf Lesson in Newquay (2 students, 1 instructor)
This private surf lesson in Newquay offers an intensive experience for you and one other person. Coaching is suitable to all levels, whether you are novices or looking to improve on surfing techniques; instructors asses your experience and tailor lessons to current abilities. With all equipment provided, this 2-hour lesson at Towan Beach is ideal for accelerating the learning process.
Private One on One Surf Lesson in Newquay, for Beginners / Novice Surfers
Go surfing in Newquay with a private lesson that's tailored to your skill level, whether you're catching the very first wave or brushing up your technique. One-on-one attention from the surf instructor makes the most of your time in the water; it's a great way to take your surfing to the next level in a short period of time.
Private Family Surf Lesson in Newquay (for 2 adults and 2 children 8-18 years)
Our Family Surf Lesson costs £160 and includes: • A private 2 hour surf lesson for you and your family with one of our professional surf coaches (up to 2 adults and 2 children, or 1 adult and 3 children) • All equipment is included: wetsuits, surfboards and boots and gloves if its in the colder months • Use of the Escape Surf School facilties including hot showers and changing rooms
Half-Day Surf Experience in Newquay (1 x 2 hour lesson) - All Abilities Welcome
While it's possible to learn to surf just by picking up a board and tooling around, it's quicker and safer to learn from the pros. Whether you're an absolute beginner or already learning to turn, this half-day course will help you navigate Cornwall's surf safely and in control. Separate coaches look after surfers at different levels, ensuring rapid learning.
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April 4, 2015 June 20, 2015 Tim Forkes 283 Views
Back in the day we had this writer by the name of Jaimie Beebe. That really is her name and that really is how to spell it. Her mother says so. Jaimie used to blog for us on a weekly basis, now she just threatens to write again once a month or so, which is okay because it's always nice to hear from Jaimie.
Her writing came to a screeching halt when she met a man — I blame him — and love bloomed. You see Jaimie was on a quest for love and maybe some romance and it appears, judging ffrom her Facebook and Twitter accounts, she's found both with this apparently nice man. My best wishes to the happy couple, but c'mon! You could start writing about … being happily in love, or some such thing. Or everyone's favorite topics: Kim and Kanye or the Beiber.
the very glamorous Jaimie Beebe at the "Zombeaver" premier.
Okay, the kvetching is over, because an odd thing happened to Jaimie and her man, Gary Ousdahl. Now, if you read Jaimie's blog, "Mancation," you know nothing gets done in Jaimie's world without at least a few drinks. Well, okay, she went to an A.A. meeting once … you'll have to read her blog to see where that went.
So Jaimie and Gary had a couple of friends over for dinner and drinks — okay, another thing to point out about Jaimie and Gary: they are a "do-it-yourself" couple. Jaimie built her home in Laurel Canyon with a couple of friends and some help through Playboy TV and Radio … really, she has pictures. She and her friends built this house wearing not much more than bikinis and wood shop aprons and then created some publicity about it, just Google "Bikini Builders."
jaimie building her home while wearing a bikini.
Since building her house about five years ago Jaimie has been casting movies and such (Tempting Fate is the latest) and building stuff to put in her house. One of the more recent items was a dining room table. Someone threw it out and Jaimie fixed it up and made it new again. That's where we pick up the story.
Samples of their do-it-yourself creations.
She and Gary had some friends over for dinner and drinks, Jessica Stampe & Greg Tate, and after a bottle or two of wine, "… all of a sudden Jess said 'Oh my God, I see Jesus!' "
Jesus in the table
They took a couple of photos, in case Jesus decided to leave in the middle of the night. "But lo and behold the next morning we woke up and ran downstairs to see if he was still there and he was! We knew then that we had something special."
Jaimie and Gary were on to something. Once word got around though, the media circus roared into action. Jaimie said, "We realized that as soon as we let the cat out of the bag there was a good chance to be insta-famous. It was awesome talking to Ryan Seacrest, I feel that he authenticated our religious experience."
Jaimie gets famous
Indeed. Once you get on Ryan Seacrest's show, the news will spread like the mumps at a Luddite convention.
So I asked Jaimie if she and Gary were religious. "We have never been a religious couple, but are strongly reconsidering our viewpoints now that Jesus has appeared in our dining room table.!"
We hear and read about these things all the time: someone sees Jesus in their grilled cheese sandwich or he mysteriously appears on the side of a building. One of the most famous religious sightings was Our Lady of Lourdes, in France. Young Bernadette Soubirous was gathering wood one day when Mary, mother of Jesus appeared and started talking to her. The events (there were 17 visitations by Mary) were authenticated as real by the Vatican and Bernadette eventually became St. Bernadette. This wasn't something Jaimie had ever expected to experience in her life. "I've seen news stories about things like this, but never in a million years did I think it could happen to us. We're just a normal couple."
Normal? Okay, that's a different discussion altogether, suffice it to say: follow Jaimie on Twitter.
Jesus in a jar, just in case he tries to get away.
Since her appearance on Ryan Seacrest's show Jaimie and Gary have been getting email requests for photos of Jesus in the table, and another guy in Oklahoma might fly out to take a look at it before he puts a bid on the table.
Oh yes, after Jesus appeared in the table and other people showed such a strong interest in it, the couple decided to put the table on the auction site, eBay.
This is a crazy situation, to say the least. Jesus shows up in the table while they are having a few drinks and voila! "The thing is, we were just chatting about some bills that need to be paid, right before Jesus appeared, so that's why we decided to sell Him on eBay. Normally I wouldn't want to put a price on our Heavenly Father, but we feel the reason he's here is to pay our bills."
As a former Catholic who was told a lot of wild stories growing up (Really, I still get scared watching The Exorcist), this ranks right up there on the crazy meter.
Jaimie is, by anyone's description, just a but irreverent and one could imagine Gary is as well — or at least willing to go along with the irreverence of Jaimie. But has this spiritual experience changed them in any way?
Jaimie replied, "Gary is pretty much the same person, he hasn't really changed much in a spiritual way. I've changed how I look at things because I keep searching for the Good Lord in the rest of our furniture."
Wow, she's on a spiritual journey that will take her all the way through eBay. Is it possible Jaimie could forsake all her worldliness and become a Good Catholic girl? A nun even? She just laughed at that notion …
"Get thee to a nunn'ry, why woulds't thou be a breeder of sinners or a purveyor of sainted tables?" That's not exactly what Hamlet said, but if Jaimie were Ophelia and Gary was the Mad Prince … just a thought.
Well there you have it: the story of the Laurel Canyon Redeemer. Jesus in the table that is, not Jaimie or Gary, although I'm sure they would make very nice Redeemers if asked.
Gary and Jaimie
Maybe I'm just a jaded old, fallen away Catholic (who still shutters when watching The Exorcist), but after looking at all the photos it looks like a floppy-eared dog to me. If you remember your Saturday Morning cartoons, Underdog was a bit of a Redeemer.
Who knows? "Dog" spelled backwards is "God."
(All photos provided by Gary Ousdahl and Jaimie Beebe)
Tim Forkes
Tim Forkes started as a writer on a small alternative newspaper in Milwaukee called the Crazy Shepherd. Writing about entertainment, he had the opportunity to speak with many people in show business, from the very famous to the people struggling to find an audience. In 1992 Tim moved to San Diego, CA and pursued other interests, but remained a freelance writer. Upon arrival in Southern California he was struck by how the elected government officials and business were so intertwined, far more so than he had witnessed in Wisconsin. His interest in entertainment began to wane and the business of politics took its place. He had always been interested in politics, his mother had been a Democratic Party official in Milwaukee, WI, so he sat down to dinner with many of Wisconsin's greatest political names of the 20th Century: William Proxmire and Clem Zablocki chief among them. As a Marine Corps veteran, Tim has a great interest in veteran affairs, primarily as they relate to the men and women serving and their families. As far as Tim is concerned, the military-industrial complex has enough support. How the men and women who serve are treated is reprehensible, while in the military and especially once they become veterans. Tim would like to help change that.
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Now that we've looked over the map, lets met the characters who populate the landscape of story telling: [[the archetypes]]. Now that we've looked over the map, lets met the characters who populate the landscape of story telling: [[the archetypes]].
+ If you want to work here, locate yourself in one of these frames and begin to work.. what is your story magnification?
The Hero's Journey. Notes adapted from a adaptation of Joseph Campbell's Book, to apply to screenwriting At heart, despite its infinite variety, the hero's story is always a journey. A hero leaves her ordinary, comfortable surrounding t venture into a challenging, unfamiliar world. It may be an outward journey to an actual place- a labyrinth, fort, cave or a strange city.
Or an inward journey- on of the mind, the heart, the spirit. Hero grows and changes, making a journey from one way of being to the next- from despair to hope, weaknes to strength. Love to hate and back again. It is these emotional journey's that hook an audience and make a story worth watching.
-The stages of a hero's journey can be traced in all kinds of stories. -consider these twelve stages as a map of the Hero's journey, one of many ways to get from here to there, but one of the most flexible, durable and dependable.
The Stages of the Hero's Journey ACT 1 Ordinary world. 2. call to adventure. 3. refusal to the call. 4. meeting with the mentor. 5. crossing the first threshold.
ACT 2 6. Tests, allies, enemies. 7.Approach. 8. Supreme ordeal. 9. Reward. 10. The Road back.
ACT 3 11. Resurrection. 12. Return with Elixir.
1.	The Ordinary World. If you are going to show a fish out of his customary element, you have to first show him in that ordinary world to create a vivid context with the strange new world he is about to enter. 2.	The Call to Adventure. The hero is presented with a particular problem, a challenge or adventure to undertake. The call to adventure establishes the stakes of the game and makes clear the hero's goal to win the treasure or the lover, to get revenge or right and wrong, to achieve dreams, confront or challenge, or change o life- will Luke rescue Princess Leia and defeat Darth Vader? Boy meets girl, but does boy get a girl?* 3.	The Refusal of the Call. (The reluctant hero)the hero has not yet fully committed to the journey and may still be thinking of turning back, some other influences- a change of circumstances, a further offence against the natural order of things, or the encouragement of the mentor- is required to get her past this turning point of fear. Like- Luke refuses Obiwan's* call to adventure and returns to his aunt's and uncle's farmhouse, only to find they have been barbecued by the Emperor's stormtroopers. The evil of the Empire had become personal to him. He is motivated. 4.	Mentor ( the wise old man or a woman) The relationship between hero and mentor is one of the most common themes of mythology, and one of the richest in symbolic value. It stands for the bond between parent and child, teacher and students, doctor and patient, god and man. A wise old wizard*, a tough drill sergeant, a boxing coach. The function of the mentor is to prepare the hero to face the unknown- an advice guidance, or a magical equipment- Obiwan gives Luke his father's light saber*. However the mentor can only go so far. 5.	Crossing the first threshold. Now the hero finally commits to the adventure and fully enters the special world of the story first by crossing the first threshold. He agrees to face the consequences of dealing with the problem of challenge posed in the call to adventure. This is the moment when the story takes off and the adventure really gets going. The balloon goes up, the shop sails, the Romance begins, the plane or space ship soars off. The wagon train gets rolling. 6.	Tests, allies and enemies. Once across the first threshold, the hero naturally encounters new challenges and tests, makes allies and enemies. And begins to understand the rules of the new world. In Casablanca, Ricks café in the den or intrigue in which alliances and enmities are forged. Hero's moral courage is tested. Scenes like these allow for character development as we watch the hero and his companions react under stress. In the Star Wars 'Cantina' Luke gets to see Han Solo's way of handling a tight situation and learns that Obwan is a warrior wizard of great power. Several aspects of the heroes character- aggressiveness and hostility, knowledge of street fight attitude about women- are revealed. Obiwan teaches Luke about the Force by making him fight blindfolded. The early laser battles with imperial fighters are another test which Luke successfully passes. 7.	Approach to the inmost cave. The hero comes at last to the edge of a dangerous place, some times deep underground, where the object of quest is hidden when the hero enters that fearful place. He will cross the second major threshold. Hero often pauses at the gate to prepare,plan and outwit the villain guards. This is the phase of approach. In mythology the inmost cave may represent the land of the dead. The hero may have to descend into hell to rescue a loved one, into a cave to fight dragon to win a treasure, or into a labyrinth to confront a monster. In Star Wars the inmost cave is Luke and company being sucked into deathstar – where they will face Darth Vader and rescue princess Leia.
8.	Supreme ordeal. Here the fortunes of the hero hit bottom in a direct confrontation with hs greates fear,. He faces the possibility of death and is brought to the brink in a battle with a horrible force the Supreme ordeal is a black moment for the audience, as wewe are held in suspense and tension, not knowing if he will live or die. In Star wars- moment in the bowels of the death star when Luke Leia are trapped in the giant trash masher- Luke under by the tentacled monster. In E.T. – alien momentarily appears to die on the operation table. This stage is a critical moment in any story- in which hero must die or appear to die so that she can be born again. The experience of the preceding stages have led us, the audience, to identify with the hero and her fate. What happens to the hero happens to us. We are encouraged to experience the death moment with her. And the revival is a feeling of elation.
The designers of amusement park thrill rides know how to use this principle. You never more alive than when you're looking death in the face. This is also the key element in rites of passage or ritual of imitation into fraternities and secret societies. The initiate is forced to taste death in some terrible experience resurrection as he reborn as a new member of the group. The hero of every story is an initiate being introduced to the mysteries of life and death.
9.	Reward. Seizing the sword. Having survived death, beaten the dragon hero and audience have cause to celebrate. The hero now takes possession of the treasure she has come seeking, her reward. It might be a special weapon like a magic sword, or a token like the Grail, or some elixir which can heal the wounded land. Some times sword is knowledge and experience that leads to greater understanding and reconciliation with hostile forces.
10.	The road back. The hero is not out of the woods yet- we are crossing into Act Three now as the hero begins to deal with the consequences of confronting the dark forces of the supreme ordeal. If she has notyet managed to reconcile with parent, the gods, or with the hostile forces, they may may come raging after her. Some of the best chase sequences happen at this point. Like Luke and Leia are furiously pursued by Darth Vader as they escape the Death star. The road back in E.T. is the moonlight bicycle flight of Elliot in E.T. This stage marks the decision to return to the ordinary world.
11.	Resurrection In ancient times, hunters ad warriors had to be purified before they returned to their communities, because they had blood on their hands. The hero who has been to the realm of the dead must be reborn and cleansed in one last ordeal of Death and Resurrection before returning to the ordinary world of living. This is often a second life- and death- movemtn almost a replay of the death and rebirth of the Supreme Ordeal. Death and darkness get in one last- desperate shot before being finally defeated. The hero is transformed by the moments of death and rebirth and is able to return to ordinary life reborn as a new being with new insight.
12.	Return with elixir. The hero returns to the ordinary world, but the journey is meaningless unless she rings back some of Elixir, treasure, or lesson from the supernatural world. E.T. returns home with the experience of friendship with humans. Luke Skywalker defeats Darth Vadar and restores peace and order to the galaxy.
Unless something is brought back from the ordeal in the inmost cave, the hero is doomed to repeat the adventure. Like a foolish character refuses to learn his lesson and embarks on the same folly that got him into trouble in the first place.
1.	Heroes are introduced in the ordinary world where 2.	they receive the call to the adventure. 3.	they are reluctant at first or refuse the call, but 4.	are encouraged by their mentor to 5.	cross the frist threshold and the special world where 6.	they encounter tests, allies and enemies. 7.	the approach to the inmost cave, crossing a second threshold. 8.	where they endure the supreme ordeal 9.	they take possession of their reward and 10.	are pursued on the Road Back to the Ordinary World. 11.	they cross the third threshold, experience resurrection and are transformed by experiences 12.	they return with the Elixir, a boon or treasure to benefit the ordinary world.
Now that we've looked over the map, lets met the characters who populate the landscape of story telling: the archetypes.
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Q: Remote login with token instead of credentials - is it a good idea? I'm not a cryptographer and if I had found something else I probably wouldn't try to solve this myself, so what do you think about this method to remotely login to a website from another site using a token instead of credentials?
I'll actually be glad if somebody points out a proven solution as this is just another homebrew.

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*Site A (which I want to login to) uses a secret code, e.g. d4ffa3793[...]392258e6a.

*Site B (the one with the login-button) knows this code as well.

*When I click "login" on site B, B takes this secret and encrypts it with the timestamp of the current hour* using PHP's crypt function.

*The visitor is sent to site A with the resulting token, where site A does the same thing as site B to verify the token. If they match, it logs the user in.
*I'm using the timestamp of the current hour as some servers have slightly different times and it takes a while between generating and validating the token,
So, how is this? What would you suggest?
Thanks a lot!

A: If the application is not security-sensitive (i.e. you won't get into big trouble even if someone does figure out how to exploit the cross-login mechanism to steal the account of another user) then I would handle it pretty much like you said: create a token by hashing/encrypting username + timestamp + shared secret, send token + plaintext username + plaintext timestamp to server B (via a GET parameter in the redirect URL), on server B verify correctness and freshness.
If it is a sensitive application, I would rather look into some professional SSO solution.
One thing you should watch out for if you choose the homemade solution is the vulnerability of certain hashes (like MD5) to length extension attacks. Also, the syntax of crypt is notoriously easy to get wrong.

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Chocolate fondant puddings
Chocolate fondant puddings are a relatively modern in invention. There is a claim from US-based, Alsace-born Jean-Georges Vongerichten that he made the dish by accident in 1987 while working at his eponymous restaurant in the Trump International Hotel and Tower. As a product of under-cooking a cake, the chocolate fondant pudding is almost certainly the result of an error, but this error is likely to have been made many times over before Vongerichten set his oven too low that day in 1987.
Indeed, there is a second claim from triple-Michelin-starred Michel Bras of Laguiole, Averyron, France, who describes a 1981 method of placing frozen ganache in the centre of a cake mix, and baking that off such that the ganache defrosts in the middle without cooking. It is this method that was made famous to many in the Jon Favreau movie Chef, in which the lead character (played by Favreau) has a mid-service meltdown and smashes a Bras-style 'chocolate lava cake' all over the table of a restaurant critic.
"It's fucking molten, you asshole!"
When we were looking for a dessert to make up a trio of dishes for Valentine's Day 2018, we kept coming back to the idea of chocolate. Critically, we needed a chocolate dessert that appears to be difficult to do, but is actually a colossal technical cheat. As far cheating at chocolate goes, the chocolate fondant pudding is even more of cheat than Diego Maradona's infamous 'hand of God' goal against England in the 1986 FIFA World Cup.
Diego Maradona scoring against Peter Shilton WITH HIS HAND in the 1986 FIFA World Cup quarter final
Essentially, all you need to do is make a cake batter, put it in a greased mould and massively undercook it. We have already covered chocolate fondant puddings in Andrew's dinner party version with beetroot ice cream and beetroot candies. That, however, is a multi-part recipe that involves more than a day of prep. The version on this page is lighter, quicker and easier. It also uses less kitchen equipment, has a convenient mise en place, and requires almost no cooking skill.
Just don't tell your partner. In fact, you could use the words of Maradona himself who said of his goal, "Come hug me, or the referee isn't going to allow it."
This recipe is lightly adapted from that of Ben Ebbrell of Sorted Food.
Chocolate fondant puddings with strawberries and chantilly cream
Serves: 2 lovers
For the chantilly cream:
1 tbsp caster sugar
A few drops of vanilla essence
For the puddings:
120g dark chocolate, split into chunks
120g unsalted butter, cubed plus extra for greasing the moulds
2 whole eggs, beaten (which is 120g – see a theme here?)
30g plain flour, sieved
Half a tsp salt
1 handful of fresh strawberries, hulled and cut into 1–2cm pieces
2 sprigs of mint
Start by making the chantilly cream because it will be best to chill this to create a contrast with the warm fondant. Use a mechanical whisk to combine the cream, sugar and vanilla until the cream forms soft peaks. Take care not to over-whisk. Chill the cream in the fridge.
Make the puddings. Brush the inside of two small (150–200ml) dariole moulds with melted butter, dust the insides with a coating of cocoa powder, and place the prepared moulds into the fridge. Consider preparing a third mould in case you have a handling error later on.
Melt the chocolate and butter in the microwave in two bouts of 30 seconds until barely melted. Melt any remaining lumps with the residual heat in the bowl.
Mix the egg, sugar and salt. Add the chocolate to the egg in thirds and fold in. Whisk in the flour.
Fill the moulds to three quarters level (you will have some left over, but it pays to make a full batch) and bake for 12 minutes. Note that you can leave the chilled, filled moulds in the fridge until you need to cook them, but you must bring them up to room temperature before putting them in the oven. Oven timings may vary for bigger ramekins; look at the top of the pudding – they should bounce in the middle, and the puddings should just have started to come off the sides of the mould. You certainly will not be going beyond 14 mins
To make the sauce, put the strawberries and sugar in a frying pan, and add a 3–4 tablespoons of water. Cook the fruit over a low heat until soft in a syrupy sauce. Add more water if needed, or get creative and lob in some framboise.
To serve, turn the puddings out onto plates (you may need to ease them with a knife, but be very careful), spoon over the sauce and drizzle it around a little. Add a blob of the chantilly cream, dust over with icing sugar and add a sprig of mint for colour.
Note that this recipe is sized for 4 portions, but you cannot halve it for 2 or you lose too much material to liquid handling. Keeo the remaining batter for another day (use within the week). Wine pairing: Pairing wine to chocolate is difficult, and pairing to this particular dish is even harder. Most experts agree that Pedro Ximenez sherry is the way to go. Waitrose do a 750ml bottle of Delicado PX sherry for £12.00.
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So you buy your first pocket bike, or maybe you buy your first major upgrade. It's a great looking bike, you go to show it off and realize there are two other people who have the exact same bike. That takes the wind out of the sails a bit, but the good news is that it does not have to stay that way. One of the nice things about pocket bikes is that you don't have to buy a customized bike to have one! You can change your pocket bike's appearance, upgrade its performance, and transform your machine into a custom pocket rocket you can be proud of. You'll find all the tools, parts, and accessories you'll need at pocket bike chop shops. Turn your normal stock pocket bike into your personal custom pocket rocket! If you're not sure where to find the parts you need, a good place to start is at one of the numerous mini bike forums or that have recently rolled into action on the Internet.
There you'll find an enthusiasts' community with unsolicited testimonials (because have you ever seen a company's website with a bad testimonial?) from members— other bikers, who'll tell you where they've found the best deals, and even more importantly, they'll tell you where and what to avoid at all costs! You may also want to check with your mini-bike dealer. Because of the mushrooming popularity of minimoto and custom pocket bikes, many dealers who originally didn't sell spare pocket bike parts have recently added both parts and accessories to their inventories to meet an increased interest and demand in both. Along with individual parts, you'll see that many chop shop owners and pocket bike dealers also sell performance-enhancing kits that are even complete with instructions that will tell you how to touch up everything. These are very helpful if you're new to the mechanics of custom pocket bikes. You don't have to look the same as everyone else.
Make your custom pocket bike look as good as it rides. Between the Internet and chop shops you will have a wide choice of accessories to make you custom bike stand out from the rest of the group with accessory designs, saddles and saddlebags, trunks, tanks and tank pouches, headlights, horns, chromed wheels, decal kits, etc. If you've seen something done to a pocket bike, you can probably either get it or do it to your own!.


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Taskforce to combat 'bogus boss' scams formed
By Sead Fadilpašić 11 February 2016
There's something called 'CEO fraud', or 'bogus boss' – a type of scam that's become so popular lately that Home Secretary Theresa May had to assemble a special taskforce to combat it.
No, nothing like the Avengers, I'm afraid.
The 'bogus boss' is a type of phishing scam in which the scammers target a member of the accounts team, saying they're acting on behalf of the CEO, and that a super-secret takeover of a business is happening, which is why they need to transfer a certain sum of money from the company account.
All of this happens very quickly, the victim gets flooded with emails and phone calls, forcing it to act quickly and without second thought.
Security specialists Palo Alto Networks found that more than a third of senior UK employees (35 per cent) don't understand online security risks, saying businesses should be extra careful, as 'bogus boss' is 'here to stay'.
The company also noted that companies are not in the clear over who's responsible for a successful 'bogus boss' attack – 40 per cent believe IT is responsible, while 24 per cent would lay the blame on the CEO, even if the person has no clue what's going on. Interestingly enough, no word on the accounting team.
"With two-thirds of people not yet on board with the reality of everyone having a role to play in preventing cybercrime, it is clear there is an opportunity for organisations to put cybersecurity education front and centre in 2016. The findings suggest that too many still see cybersecurity as something done for the business, not something that everyone must follow," said Greg Day, CSO and VP of EMEA at Palo Alto Networks.
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Portland area's traffic crashes cost $2.74 billion a year: AAA study
By Joseph Rose | The Oregonian/OregonLive
View full sizeThe OregonianThis fatal crash in September was one of several to close down U.S. 30 in the Portland area this year.
Sure, getting stuck in traffic jams can take an awful toll on your earning power and health. But a new AAA analysis finds that the "cost to society" of the Portland metropolitan area's automobile crashes is actually nearly three times that of traffic congestion.
Using 2009 data, the study found that the annual societal cost of traffic crashes in the Portland-Beaverton-Vancouver area is $2.74 billion, compared to $958 million for congestion.
Nationally, the financial damage of vehicle crashes is more than three times greater, nearly $300 billion versus the $97.7 billion cost of congestion, according to
the auto club
"You can monetize just about anything these days," said Marie Dodds, spokeswoman for
the AAA of Oregon and Idaho
. "You hear a lot of people complaining about sitting in traffic and how long it takes them to get to work every day. You never hear people complaining about cost of a crash."
Dodds said if 33,000 people a year -- or 635 per week -- died in any other fashion, society would be shocked. "But we seem to think it's OK to die in traffic crashes," she said.
The release of the
"Crashes vs. Congestion: What's the Cost to Society?"
(PDF) report coincides with the AAA's push for a long-term, multi-year federal transportation bill that would provide heavy investments to what it hopes will be better and safer roads nationwide.
Chris Monsere, a Portland State University Chris Monsere professor of civil and environmental engineering, questioned the precision of using aggregates and averages in the study. At the same time, he agrees in principle with AAA's conclusions that there's a high toll to society from motor vehicle crashes.
At the same time, Monsere said, "it is hard to untangle crashes and congestion, especially in urban areas where some estimate that up to 25 percent of congestion is the result of incidents and crashes."
Researchers used
data placing dollar values on 11 "comprehensive cost components": property damage; lost earnings; lost household production; medical costs; emergency services; travel delay; vocational rehabilitation; workplace costs; administrative costs; legal costs; and pain and lost quality of life.
Nationally, the average cost of a fatal crash is $6 million and $126,000 for a serious injury crash, the study said.
The study examined data from the 99 urban areas by the annual Urban Mobility Report conducted by the
Texas Transportation Institute
In 2009, the Portland area had 120 traffic fatalities and 15,996 reported injuries, according to the study. The cost: $720 million for fatal crashes and more than $2 billion for injury crashes, according to the study.
Based on population, the per-person cost of fatal and injury crashes in the region is $1,220, according to AAA.
In other parts of the country, the per-person costs in large urban areas ranged from $2,016 in Miami-Fort Lauderdale to $796 in San Francisco. In the medium cities category, Baton Rouge, La., lead with $3,747; Beaumont-Port Arthur, Texas, had the highest societal cost among small cities, with $2,787 per person.
In the Eugene-Springfield area, the annual cost of traffic crashes is $515 million (or $1,468 per person), 13 times the area's cost of congestion of $39 million). In Salem, crashes cost $604 million -- $420 per person -- six times greater than the $100 million cost of congestion, the study said.
The study, the AAA said, was "designed to raise awareness among policymakers, departments of transportation, and the public about the magnitude of the safety problem and the importance of transportation investments for reducing the number and severity of crashes."
In addition to increasing investment in proven safety countermeasures such rumble strips and medians with cable barriers, the AAA is pushing for better enforcement of modern traffic laws, especially those against distracted driving, and greater accountability from states to follow through on strategic highway safety plans.
--Joseph Rose


As you may have heard, air travel this summer isn't going to be pretty.
You'll be crammed in, delayed and bumped — if you're lucky. If you're unlucky, your flight will just be canceled.
Fortunately, not all of this misery is out of your control. Take, for example, the noise-canceling headphones that Bose began making popular a few years ago.
Until you try them, you won't believe what a difference such headphones can make. As tiny microphones monitor the mind-numbing roar around you, circuitry in the device creates a sound wave 180 degrees out of phase with the original sounds. Presto: the roar of the engines is magically subtracted from the sound that would otherwise have ground away at your well-being for six hours.
You can wear them just to be more peaceful, or you can connect them to a music player, DVD player, laptop, or the plane's audio system. Because the engine roar is missing from the mix, you can enjoy enormously improved audio quality at substantially lower, safer volume levels.
Nobody disputes the quality of Bose's market-leading phones. But wow — $350 a pair?
Little wonder rival companies are now trying to bring you similar peace in the stratosphere without propelling the price up there, too. Panasonic, Sennheiser, JVC, JBL, Audio-Technica, Logitech and Able Planet have now joined the noise-canceling marketplace, with hopes of canceling a few of those Bose sales along the way.
There's only one good way to test these headphones: wear them on planes, trains and automobiles. So when a three-leg trip loomed, I grabbed a carry-on bag and crammed it with 10 pairs — 2 Bose models and its 8 rivals.
Airport security probably thought I was a little unbalanced, and my seatmates thought I had some kind of attention deficit disorder. But in the name of science, I shrugged off the humiliation and proceeded with my A/B test. Or, rather, my A/B/C/D/E/F/G/H/I/J test.
Most of these headphones are powered by a single AAA battery. Each comes in a carrying case that keeps the devices together with their accessories: the miniplug cable for your music or DVD player, for example, and the adapters for quarter-inch phono jacks and dual-pronged airplane armrest jacks. Most of these cases exude elegance but take up a huge portion of your carry-on bag.
None of these products touch the sound quality of high-end audiophile headphones. Some people say, for example, that they can hear a faint hiss in some noise-canceling headphones when music is not playing, although my 44-year-old ears couldn't detect it.
The verdict is that the Bose QC3 is still on the noise-canceling headphones pedestal.
JVC HA-NC100 There are three refreshing points to note about JVC's entry. First, the street price is only $40; you could buy seven pairs of these for the price of one Bose set. Second, these phones rest on your ear instead of surrounding it. As a result, they're so small, they come in a compact drawstring bag, rather than in a hard clamshell.
Finally, the audio cord is retractable — a brilliant, obvious and extremely handy feature.
You can probably feel a "but" coming, and here it is: the circuitry cuts out only a chunk of the lower frequencies, leaving much of the engine roar unabated. And the music quality is only average and weak on bass.
AUDIO-TECHNICA ATH-ANC7 Here is another winner, with another surprising price: $132 for these comfy, solidly built, absolutely great-sounding headphones. The circuitry cuts out a huge swath of engine, road or train noise, and the music is crystal clear, sweet and finely textured.
It's "Bose" without the marketing campaign.
JBL REFERENCE 510 You can't accuse JBL of designing with the herd. Instead of putting the circuitry and the battery in the earcups, JBL's engineers offloaded them to a little box that dangles on the cord. You can clip the box to your clothing.
Unfortunately, these $150 phones are the least comfortable of the lot; those tiny earcups feel like tongs trying to grip your head. The external-fob approach means a lot more wiring to fuss with, too. And you can't detach the cords when you want to use the headphones for noise cancellation only.
Music sounds terrific, but beware: with a 125-decibel peak, these cans will blow out your eardrums if you're not careful.
LOGITECH NOISE CANCELING HEADPHONES The noise-canceling circuit is superb, cutting out both the low roar and most of the middle frequencies. Inside the gigantic case, labeled loops keep everything, including jack adapters and even an iPod, in its place.
Music sounds pretty good for the price ($155), though it does not keep up with the Boses.
ABLE PLANET CLEAR HARMONY, LINX AUDIO These cans look great and feel great. They sound pretty good, but the noise-canceling is only so-so.
On the bright side, there's a volume control on the audio cord, which you can use to mute the music when the flight attendant is asking for your drink order; and the volume, as with the JBL set, goes all the way to 11. For $300, though, you can do better.
BOSE QUIETCOMFORT 2 Mmm, nice. Bose may charge a lot ($300), but you have to admit they know their acoustics. The noise cancellation is amazing; when you throw the switch, the world just falls away. Music sounds fantastic — wicked bass, clear highs.
Unfortunately, you can't use these as regular headphones; when you turn off the noise-cancellation, you turn off all sound.
BOSE QUIETCOMFORT 3 This $350 pair are smaller than the QuietComfort 2's; they're on-ear rather than surround-ear. There is no room for a AAA battery. You get a snap-in rechargeable battery instead, which means that you have to pack and track its charger. The 3's are incredibly comfortable, and both the circuitry and music reproduction is outstanding — but like the cheaper version, they can play music only when the cancellation circuitry is turned on.
SENNHEISER PXC 450 If these headphones were any bigger, they'd be called Sousaphones.
They're loaded with unique features, like a Talkthrough button that cuts out all the music and the noise-canceling when someone's trying to talk to you. Volume buttons and a bypass switch turn the Sennheisers into regular headphones.
The noise cancellation works well. But you can't detach the audio cord. And despite "adaptive baffle damping and Duofol diaphragms," music reproduction isn't where it should be for $450.
So what's the verdict? Nobody has yet knocked Bose off its pedestal, but Panasonic and Audio-Technica have climbed up there with it. These headphones sound amazing, but cost a half or a third as much.
The State of the Art column in Business Day yesterday, about noise-cancellation headphones, referred incorrectly to the audio cord of the Bose QuietComfort 2 headphones. It can indeed be detached, with a sharp tug. The column also misstated the name of a set of headphones from Able Planet. They are called Clear Harmony with Linx Audio, not Solitude with Linx Audio.


Sony has released a new software update 40.0.A.5.66 Xperia XA1 and update 42.0.A.3.30 for Xperia XA1 Ultra. The update comes with Android June security patch which addresses a total of 96 Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) in the open-source Android OS.
Software Update 40.0.A.5.66 Xperia XA1 and update 42.0.A.3.30 for Xperia XA1 Ultra.
Software Update 40.0.A.5.66 Xperia XA1 and update 42.0.A.3.30 for Xperia XA1 Ultra is rolling out as OTA update. The updates will gradually release to everyone.


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Producers Mara Brock Akil and Salim Akil Will Develop Drama for OWN
By Sharee Silerio
In the early and mid-2000s, The CW was home to two of our favorite television shows – "Girlfriends" and "The Game".
It's when we first fell in love with Tracee Ellis Ross, and where our friendship with Tia Mowry was rekindled.
The producers behind these two relatable, funny and interesting series, including "Being Mary Jane", are Mara Brock Akil and Salim Akil.
After leaving BET to collaborate with Warner Brothers a couple of years ago, we have been eager to see what's next for the couple. And now we have our answer.
According to a press release, the husband-and-wife team are joining forces with Oprah Winfrey to develop a new relationship drama for the Oprah Winfrey Network.
Titled "Love Is ___", the original hour-long show, which will debut in 2018, tells the love story of a modern-day power couple, drawing inspiration from the couple's real-life relationship.
Married since 1999, the couple often hears that they exemplify black love, so the series will explore their successful careers, family life, and the world of Black Hollywood, from the good and the bad.
"I've dreamed of working with the Akils," Oprah Winfrey said. "I've been a huge fan of their work since first viewing 'Girlfriends.' They know just how to hit the cultural nerve to make you think and laugh at the same time."
The Akils will create and executive produce the self-proclaimed "humorous" show through their company Akil Productions, in association with Warner Horizon Scripted Television. Mara will serve as the showrunner. Between them, the Akils have written, produced and/or directed more than 350 episodes of primetime television series.
"To have a partner that brings the attention to detail and sheer excellence that Oprah has built an empire on is an absolute dream come true for Salim and me," said Mara Brock Akil. "That, and it's Oprah! 'Love Is ___' is not only a passion project, but is a personal one for us as well. We're grateful to have her wholehearted support and magic touch behind this story."
It looks like OWN is revamping its slate of content in an effort to transform audience perception of the network and reestablish its brand as a television powerhouse.
What do you think about Mara Brock Akil and Salim Akil making the move to OWN?
Sharee Silerio is a St. Louis-based freelance writer, Film and TV writer-producer, and blogger. When she isn't creating content for The Root or The St. Louis American, she enjoys watching drama/sci-fi/comedy movies and TV shows, writing faith and self-love posts for SincerelySharee.com, relaxing with a cup of chai tea, crafting chic DIY event décor, and traveling. Review her freelance portfolio at ShareeSilerio.com then connect with her on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.
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