An artistic triumph on every level, La Traviata cements Australia's position as an international opera destination.
There was trepidation in approaching this outdoor spectacle, a fear that overblown "if you build it, they will come" razzmatazz would derail the emotional integrity of this cherished opera classic. Was the popular title chosen for its inbuilt public appeal rather than its musical merits? Would an outdoor stadium leave the audience too disconnected from the stage? And how would they manage the sound?
The great news is that the production is clearly a labour of love from all involved, reaching a dizzying pinnacle of artistic collaboration that only opera can achieve. Supremely creative settings, costumes and lighting are matched by the sensational singing, acting and dancing talents of the huge cast.
Globetrotting Director Francesca Zambello has done far more than corral the crowds and juggle the technical elements, putting a distinctive spin on the extremely well known opera. Storytelling is paramount, with not a shred of the narrative lost in the expansive setting. A clever touch is the deathbed visuals that accompany the death strains of the overture. Clever use is made of the return of this haunting music in the transition from act two to three as the shellshocked partygoers slowly leave the stage, without the usual benefit of a curtain, and the deathbed reappears. In ensemble scenes, every square metre of the raked stage is used to great effect and even intimate scenes cover the full width of the stage so as to include all of the 3000 onlookers.
Stephen Baynes' choreography also takes full advantage of the spacious set, filling Violetta's salon with elegant waltzing couples and staging a fabulously witty interpretation of the exotic gypsies and camp toreadors at Flora's.
Another design element worth mentioning is the world's longest couch, which is unveiled at the start of act two with a lounging Alfredo already in position. Six gardeners complete the picture of the change of location from Paris to a once grand country estate.
The stage is positioned touching the shore, and the combination of the rake of the stage and the slope of the seating bays creates a solid connect between performers and audience. Greatly aiding this clarity is the pristine lighting design of John Rayment.
Equally stunning are Tess Schofield's impossibly glamorous costumes. The 1950s La Dolce Vita-styled setting is a masterstroke of Zambello and the design team, a period of ostentatiously colourful clothing confections but still a time when marriage to a former courtesan would potentially bring shame to an otherwise respectable family. In act one, Violetta in fuchsia and Flora in emerald stand out against against a delectable sea of pastels, none prettier than the row of pale pink jacketed champagne waiters. Alfredo's glossy charcoal jacket evokes a rat pack era Dean Martin. The disappointment of Violetta's act two black pant and loose white shirt is forgotten at the sight of her shimmering midnight blue gown and rich red cape for Flora's party. The palette of shades for the guests, gypsies and toreadors at the party does not sit together as cleanly as the pastels of act one, but extra points for witty use of the suites of cards on the wait staff given that the party features a casino.
Brian Castles-Onion conducts the Australian Opera And Ballet Orchestra in a controlled, evenly measured rendition of Verdi's sumptuous score. Out of sight below the stage, Castles-Onion does not allow so much as one note to slip out of place, communicating with the singers via a large screen above the audience.
The final, and perhaps most crucial, design element to be mentioned is Sound. Tony David Gray has done a magnificent job, creating a lush soundscape that is an expertly mixed blend of instruments and voice. Of course it does not sound like opera in an opera house but noone should go along expecting that. Microphones pick up the full colour of the score from the orchestra and reveal extra detail in the vocals, such as every trill, cough and sob of Violetta's. This type of quality is usually only achieved in the highly controlled environment of a recording studio.
Jonathan Summers, as Alfredo's father Giorgio, creates a somber, forbidding characterisation with a rigid, upright stature and steely glare. His expressive bass voice in excellent form, Summers makes "Di Provenza il mar" a highlight of act two.
Strong support comes from Sarah Sweeting, a tender Annina, and legendary bass John Bolton Wood, the soul of compassion as Doctor Grenvil. Martin Buckingham really makes a feature of the relatively minor role of Gastone and Margaret Plummer is delightful as Violetta's dear friend Flora.
The jewel in the crown, and star attraction above all the technical wizardry, is Australia's reigning opera sweetheart Emma Matthews in her role debut as Violetta. The performance is an absolute triumph for Matthews, who commands the massive stage and dazzles the crowd with her vocal and acting prowess. Her incredible high notes and gorgeous expression at the end of "É strano" and "Sempre libera" brought gasps of delight from the crowd, with her ride into the stratosphere in the chandelier possibly also representing Matthews' rise to even greater heights of superstar status with this performance.
With tickets starting from an incredibly reasonable $85, there is no reason any opera or music theatre afficionado should miss La Traviata, and newcomers should prepare to be absolutely blown away. Even better news for those around Australia who cannot make it to Sydney: the program includes an advertisement stating that the production will be screened on Foxtel's Studio channel on 30 April 2012.
See you on the Harbour again next year!
This review was posted on Theatre People on 25 March 2012.
Thank you so very, very much for your wonderful rewiev! Reading this, it gives the feeling, that we are also there between the lucky ones who could enjoy this magical, unforgettable opera night! Your rewiev about the whole magnificent night is really great, and analysing the fantastic voices of the production is really great! We love so very much reading about our abslutely favorite tenor, the thrilling, exciting Tenor, GianLuca Terranova, we are travelling everywhere, we can, to see and hear his magic Voice and most charismatic, great stage appearance and very expressive acting! Just unforgettable! Once again thanks a million for the great rewiev, we enjoy to read so very much!
You are very welcome. It was my pleasure to write this review. I was so inspired by watching the amazing performance.
I have to say that I had not heard of GianLuca Terranova before but now I am a big fan. Every time I watch La Traviata I wait for the end of O Mio Rimorso and like I said in my review GianLuca did the best final note I have ever heard! I was absolutely amazed at how good he was.
Maybe there is some way you will be able see this production after it is shown on tv in Australia. I really hope it will be on dvd.
I hoe you get to see GianLuca in action again soon!
Thank you so very much for your precious answer! What a fantastic news, that probably we can see this great opera night on DVD soon!! You`ve made my day with this possibility!! Like you, we are big fans of the thrilling, fantastic tenor, Gianluc Terranova! We just can not get enough from his magnificent voice! He is really THE VOICE OF ITALY! Once again thank you very, very much!
Thanks so much for the positive feedback Laven. Hope you enjoy the ongoing coverage of Melbourne and Sydney's operas and musicals!


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Liverpool FC Scores Above Sir Cliff In The Calendar League
By Jakki Brown
Danilo has unveiled its 2021 official calendar chart – and it's a case of Klop of the Pops this time around.
Liverpool FC scored the number one position in the publisher's 'Top Ten' list by calendar sales this year, reflecting the team's winning year after securing the English league title for the first time in 31 years.
Above: The Liverpool FC officially licensed calendar took the number one slot again this year in the Danilo league table.
Meanwhile, it was something of a 'Cliff hanger' for the second spot as Sir Cliff Richard, in the year he turned 80, moved up to number two in the chart – a sizeable jump (even for the super fit octogenarian) from number eight in 2020. This follows the Peter Pan of Pop's five decades of number one hits and 30 years in the top ten calendar chart, with Danilo having first produced the first Cliff calendar in 1985.
Above: Sir Cliff has gone up the chart this year!
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Liverpool FC (1)
Sir Cliff Richard (8)
The Mandalorian (New Entry)
Tottenham Hotspur (New Entry)
RHS (New Entry)
Kelly Brook (New Entry)
Echoing the nation's strong football allegiance Manchester United calendar takes the number three spot and Tottenham Hotspur comes in 6th.
When it comes to entertainment brands, Friends and The Mandalorian make up the top five, while Stranger Things is at number seven (down from second spot in the prior year).
Above: Friends has held on to the 4th position for the second year in a row.
Meanwhile, Danilo's signing of the Royal Horticultural Society licence has proved a winner, making it into the list, in 9th position, in its inaugural year with the publisher.
Above: The RHS has proved a great signing for Danilo.
The unveiling of the list has piqued interest in the media, with The Sunday People (which has a readership of almost 400,000) dedicating almost the entire page 3 of last Sunday's (December 6) newspaper to featuring the calendar news.
With such a tight timeline for buying and selling calendars this PR has come as a welcome push.
Above: The Sunday People's coverage of Danilo's Calendar Top Ten List.
Making it a date with Calendar Club
Telling it like it is, The Sunday Times recently highlighted how the unfortunate timing of Lockdown 2 has curbed the opportunity for Calendar Club, the UK's leading calendar retail group to trade.
David Pike, group director of Calendar Club (which sells calendars and diaries from around 180 seasonal shops and shopping centre pop-ups) told the newspaper that last year around 30% of the group's £35.6 million sales were made during November.
Above: Calendar Club's presence in Uxbridge this year.
David said that one of the "most difficult" aspects of Lockdown 2 restrictions were that some competitors, such as The Range, were allowed to continue to trade, and sell calendars.
While the Exeter-based Calendar Club has increased its online sales, it is hoping for a bumper Christmas run-up now.
Above: The piece in the Sunday Times.
"December is absolutely vital, and more so than ever this year," David told the newspaper's journalist Liam Kelly. "Footfall and people going out is the crucial thing for us. If they don't get out there and start shopping, it is going to hurt a little more," he added.
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Judith A. Chamillard
Nickerson-Bourne Funeral Home
Bourne - Judith Ann (Jenks) Chamillard, 80, of Bourne, died peacefully on Thursday, June 24th after a brief illness, with family at her side.
Born to the late Albert and Myrtice (Keene) Jenks and the youngest of 15 children, Judy grew up in Norton, MA, where she met the love of her life, Albert Chamillard; they married June 27, 1959 and while they lived in Norton participated in Cub Scouts, a camping club, the Joyful Sounds singing group, and were active members of Chartley United Methodist Church, including singing in the choir there.
Judy started her professional life as secretary to the president of Fernandes Super Market in Norton, quite an accomplishment for someone her age; even then she was known for running a "tight ship." She went on to other office jobs, and was office manager at Club Car Enterprises in Cataumet at the time of her retirement.
Al and Judy moved to Bourne in 1983 and became devoted members of the Bourne United Methodist Church, singing in the church choir and serving on various boards. Judy was a member of the United Methodist Women and became a lay speaker at church; she was especially proud of her work with the Thrift Shop.
Judy's hobbies included knitting, needlepoint, and flower gardening; for several years she was very involved and successful in the TOPS Club. She especially enjoyed spending time with friends and family and was always ready for a chat or get-together.
Judy is survived and will be missed tremendously by her beloved husband Al and their four children, Tami Trask (and Mike) Good, Tim (and Chris) Chamillard of Colorado Springs, Tracy (and David) Scalia of Marstons Mills, and Tara (and Bill) Jacobs of Walpole; 13 grandchildren and 7 (soon to be 8) great-grandchildren; and her brother Roger (and Joyce) Jenks of South Yarmouth. She was predeceased by her grandson, Lucas Trask.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the Bourne United Methodist Church.
Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, June 30th, at 2:00pm at the Bourne United Methodist Church, followed by a celebration of Judy's life at her daughter Tami's house; all are welcome to join the family.
For directions & online condolences please visit www.dignitymemorial/nickersonbournefuneralhome.
Published in Cape Cod Times
Bourne United Methodist Church, followed by a celebration of Judy's life at her daughter Tami's house; all are welcome to join the family.


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April 04, 2011 - Matt Bowen
Stanzi works out for Harbaugh, 49ers
Quarterback is a position of need in San Francisco, and according to sources, new head coach Jim Harbaugh was in Iowa City today working out former Hawkeye Ricky Stanzi.
ICONFormer Hawkeye QB Ricky Stanzi worked out for the 49ers today.
As I wrote last week, the Miami Dolphins worked out the senior QB after he had previously conducted a private session with the New England Patriots. Projected as a mid-round talent, more NFL teams are looking at Stanzi as a value pick that has room to develop after playing in a pro style system in Iowa City.
The 49ers will have options with the No.7 pick in the draft, but considering the overwhelming amount of top tier defensive talent that is projected to be on the board, QB is a possibility after the first round for Harbaugh.
And, as many believe with this year's draft class, the best value at the QB position is in the second tier of prospects in Christian Ponder, Jake Locker, Colin Kaepernick, Stanzi and Andy Dalton.
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Once Upon A Time In Triad Society
Making it's intentions clear from the opening scene of Francis Ng tearing a page from a triad comic to wipe his backside, Cha Chuen Yee's Once Upon a Time In Triad Society takes it's inspiration from the wildly popular Young and Dangerous movies, themselves based on the triad comic Teddy Boy. Using some of the same actors from Young and Dangerous, playing almost the same characters including Ng's scene stealing bad guy Ugly Kwan from that film, Cha creates an hilarious black comedy that mercilessly tears apart the Triadboyz genre.
Essentially two stories bookended with a quick introduction and an amusing wrap up, we are introduced to Kwan's (Francis Ng) thoroughly despicable character, as in a whirlwind of incident, he's shot and left seemingly to die in hospital as no one will tend to his wounds. A narration begins as Kwan tells us the first story of how the righteous Kwan, turned bad through being betrayed at every turn by everyone who ever meant anything to him. The second story has Kwan telling us he was lying and what we just sat through was a waste of time, and that he was always exactly as introduced, before coming back to the present for the wrap up.
While Once Upon a Time In Triad Society is obviously a low budget film, it's ambition, verve and the level of skill in it's execution more than make up for any budgetary limitations. Played for pitch black laughs, the movie lives or dies based on it's lead performance. Luckily Francis Ng, one of the most reliable actors in Hong Kong, delivers in spades with a multifaceted performance that carries the film from start to finish. As terrible a character as Kwan is, Ng still manages to create genuine sympathy for him in the first half of the film. One of the greatest villain roles in Triad cinema, it's hard to imagine many lead actors being brave enough to play such a bastard, and with such nuance. It's almost a one man show but Ng recieves excellent support from the lovely Loletta Lee and the ever dependable Chan Wai Man in particular.
It's hard to imagine this film wasn't an influence on Wai Ka Fai's Too Many Ways to be No.1, as the two films share a similar structure, but where Wai's film depends on fate and choices, this film is divided by truth and lie. The other similar element the films share is the riotous absurdity, although Too Many Ways takes that to a whole different level.
Unfortunately Once Upon a Time In Triad Society seems to be another HK film trapped in rights hell, the movie stays unreleased in Hong Kong on dvd, a crying shame. The VCD is reasonable for the format and the movie was released on laserdisc, but it would no doubt benefit greatly from the higher quality format of dvd, if only for it's excellent use of Hong Kong street locations.
A witty and insightful take on the triad movie that deserves not only a better release but the larger audience that release would bring to it. At the time of it's original release perhaps HK audiences were still far too enthralled with Ekin Cheng's hair and the Young and Dangerous films to see such a thorough deconstruction of those movies so early in the their cycle.
Labels: Cha Chuen yee, Francis Ng, Once Upon a Time In Triad Society
Jack J said...
The DVD scan you're using in your post is from Dragon Jester in Malaysia. I've just ordered a copy and I'm curious to see what it's gonna look like. I've got quite a few of their releases and some are fairly good and some are on par with VHS. The ones I've bought all have English subs. Dragon Jester is a legit label btw, not bootlegs.
Alright, I got the Dragon Jester dvd and it looks just fine! Fully letterboxed and it has a crisp clear picture. The film carries the old burnt-in subs in English and Chinese. The cover on my version is a different one. There's absolutely no extras other than a trailer for an unrelated kickboxing film.
Almost five years later and I've finally watched the bloody film! >_<
I loved every second of "Once Upon a Time in Triad Society"!!! Well, except for the occasional bleep which John Charles' book "The Hong Kong Filmography 1977-1997" (fantastic book - get it!) tells me is due to coarse language and TRIAD SLANG being censored out!
Now I just gotta find part 2.
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How did these four kids get drastically different punishments for one crime?
It was the kind of reckless decision high-school boys sometimes make when left to their own devices. In May 2009, four teens entered an uninhabited house in a suburb of Tampa, Fla., and ransacked it. They overturned furniture, threw paint on the walls, smashed food jars on the floor, and stole game consoles, DVDs and a computer. Within weeks, they were arrested. All four boys faced the same charges: burglary and theft.
Two of the boys have left the episode far behind them. They were charged as juveniles and put on probation; they didn't spend a day in prison. One — who lived down the street from the vandalized house and allegedly brought the group there — is white, the other Hispanic. The other two boys, however, are serving four-year sentences for the same crime. They were 16 and 17 when they were arrested, but were charged as adults. Neither had any priors. Both are Hispanic.
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Direct file is also used far more often against kids of color. Boys who are Black make up 27 percent of the juvenile arrests in Florida, but 51 percent of the transfers to adult court, according to Human Rights Watch. The disparity is especially high for drug offenses and violent crimes other than murder, like armed robbery.
As opposed to the juvenile system, where offenses are, for the most part, kept confidential from the public, an adult conviction is automatically public record — making it difficult to find future work or apply for colleges. A felony conviction also bars anyone from joining the military, receiving federal financial aid, and in Florida, from voting, unless the governor and a clemency board restore the right.
Kids charged as adults are also subject to minimum mandatory sentences. In some states, no minors convicted of an adult charge can be held in juvenile facilities — even if they're still under 18. Kids in adult jails and prisons are also more likely to be assaulted, raped and held in solitary confinement — for their own protection — than other inmates.
Susana Marino's son, Miguel Rodriguez, was one of the boys who broke into the house in June 2009 in Wesley Chapel — a cookie-cutter suburb 10 miles north of Tampa.
Miguel is the middle of three brothers. He was a good student and gifted writer. When his older brother deployed to Iraq with the Marines, his mother says, Miguel stepped up to take care of the littlest brother. "Then Miguel became the oldest brother. The old brother in charge of taking care of Santiago," Marino recalled. "Miguel never gave me any problems growing up." He'd never been arrested until that summer. He had just turned 16.
The other three high school boys involved in the incident were arrested within weeks and taken to a juvenile jail before being released, but Miguel was away at camp. When he came home, he was taken to the adult county jail. He was charged with burglary and theft; his bail was set at $30,000, even though he was not found with any of the stolen property.
It took three days for Susana Marino to scrape together the money to bail her son out of jail. It was enough time for the 16-year-old boy to learn how horrible life on the inside could be.
Marino got a call from the jail saying that her son had been assaulted. When she got him out, Marino took an affidavit.
Within hours of arriving at the jail Miguel told his mother he was ordered to fight another inmate and threatened with sexual assault if he didn't. When he refused Miguel was forced to lick the communal toilet seat and drink water from it. The next three days in jail Miguel says he was beaten and abused by his fellow inmates. An officer found him crying in a cell after being hit in the face.
Marino eventually filed a complaint with the state Attorney's office about the assaults, but she says no charges were brought against the officers who ran the jail.
Miguel's court case dragged on for four years. He was able to finish high school, but had a difficult time starting college.
Miguel started work as a busboy at a local restaurant after graduation. When his court date finally came, Miguel took a plea deal and was sentenced to four years of probation, ordered to pay restitution, and given house arrest for six months.
The terms were strict — Miguel could only leave home for work and to buy groceries. Shortly before his house arrest was set to end, Miguel missed curfew.
He was arrested again, and this time, Miguel was sentenced to four years in state prison. He started serving his time at age 20.
Carlos's son, Ricardo, grew up with Miguel. Today, he also finds himself in prison on charges stemming from the burglary in Wesley Chapel. Carlos asked for us to withhold his last name because he shared personal medical information about his son.
Though he was 17, Ricardo was charged as an adult like Miguel. Ricardo also took a guilty plea and was eventually placed on probation for 54 months. In September 2013 he violated probation when he was caught by the police across the county line. Ricardo was sent to county jail for a two-month stay.
Ricardo did not do well in jail.
After being released from jail and quickly coming off the medication, Carlos said his son's behavior grew more erratic.
"He was kind of catatonic sometimes. He was tearing at walls, and laughing by himself," said Carlos.
Ricardo was hospitalized and diagnosed with schizophrenia. Ricardo was eventually sent home with new medication.
But within two days of his hospital release, the police came knocking again.
Carlos said that during the weeks between his release from jail and hospitalization, Ricardo had driven off one night and walked into a stranger's house where he drank a beer and left. No one was home, but Carlos said the residents later discovered the beer can and called the police. He was arrested and charged with two counts of burglary and trespassing an unoccupied structure.
The psychologist's report specifies that Ricardo self-reports hearing voices prior to his incarceration, but there is evidence that solitary confinement can cause and exacerbate mental health issues.
Instead of being sent for inpatient treatment as recommended, Ricardo was sentenced to four years in prison.
Today, Ricardo has weaned himself off medication. His father says he's learned to manage his symptoms. Ricardo still has about two years left on his sentence.
Fusion spoke with Arleen Agosto, the owner of the vandalized house in Wesley Chapel. Agosto is a single mom. She was an Army nurse on active duty who was deployed to Virginia during the incident. She got a call that her house had been robbed after being deployed for about six months.
The house had to be stripped, and many of her family's possessions – from toys to furniture and family photos — were lost. "It wasn't just a house, it was a home, and they destroyed our home," said Agosto. Agosto and her children were traumatized by the experience. For years she said she was anxious leaving the house and even going to sleep at night.
But despite the fact that the boys responsible for the damage were arrested and jailed, Agosto does not feel like justice was done in her case.
Agosto pointed to the fact that the teenager who lived down the street from her home – and the only White boy involved – was given juvenile charges, despite the fact that, she says, he likely brought the group to the home.
Prison, said Agosto, does not seem like the right punishment either.
The prosecutor who originally charged the two teens as adults, Stacey Sumner, did not respond to our request for comment. The two other boys who were charged as juveniles did not speak with Fusion either. We are not naming them since they were minors given juvenile charges.
The prison terms not only set Miguel and Ricardo's lives adrift, but turned their families lives upside down as well. Susana Marino left Tampa with the rest of their family after more than two decades in the city. There were too many memories in Florida.
The family moved to Maryland. Maryland is a "ban the box" state — employers there cannot ask job applicants whether or not they've committed a felony. She's hoping this will help her son Miguel restart life when he gets released.
Miguel has appealed for an early release. Susana tries to speak to her son in prison every day.
Carlos's family lost their house because of the legal fees involved in the case. They are renting an apartment 10 miles away. The family is trying to make a plan for Ricardo when he's released in 2016. Carlos wants to save enough to buy a house in the countryside, where they can raise animals and Ricardo can have a calm place to begin again.


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Goodreads says, "Big and sweeping, spanning from the refined palaces of Osfrid to the gold dust and untamed forests of Adoria, The Glittering Court tells the story of Adelaide, an Osfridian countess who poses as her servant to escape an arranged marriage and start a new life in Adoria, the New World. But to do that, she must join the Glittering Court. Both a school and a business venture, the Glittering Court is designed to transform impoverished girls into upper-class ladies who appear destined for powerful and wealthy marriages in the New World. Adelaide naturally excels in her training, and even makes a few friends: the fiery former laundress Tamsin and the beautiful Sirminican refugee Mira. She manages to keep her true identity hidden from all but one: the intriguing Cedric Thorn, son of the wealthy proprietor of the Glittering Court. When Adelaide discovers that Cedric is hiding a dangerous secret of his own, together they hatch a scheme to make the best of Adelaide's deception. Complications soon arise—first as they cross the treacherous seas from Osfrid to Adoria, and then when Adelaide catches the attention of a powerful governor. But no complication will prove quite as daunting as the potent attraction simmering between Adelaide and Cedric. An attraction that, if acted on, would scandalize the Glittering Court and make them both outcasts in wild, vastly uncharted lands…"
The Countess of Rothford appears to have it all....money, power, prestige, beauty, but due to her dismal finances, her grandmother has arranged her marriage to a boring nobleman. The last thing she wants is another way for her grandmother to control her life. So, she comes up with a brilliant plan to escape to the New World. Her maid, Ada, has been selected to be a part of the Glittering Court, which is, essentially, a sort of school that transforms lower-class women into women that appear to be of finer breeding. The court also finds matches for the women in the New World. Ada doesn't want to go, so the Countess has figured out a way to go in her place and escape the clutches of her grandmother and her future betrothed. She presumes to be Ada, or Adelaide, instead and is whisked away to the finishing school in which she must pretend to not excel too much, even though we all know the curriculum is too easy for her. While there, she makes many new friends from various different backgrounds and catches the eye of the Glittering Court owner's son, Cedric. He finds out Adelaide's secret regarding who she truly is and to top it off, these two have feelings for one another. Plus, Adelaide finds out some of Cedric's dangerous secrets as well. Richelle Mead's The Glittering Court is an entertaining guilty pleasure, but there were aspects of this novel that just didn't work for me.
When I think of Richelle Mead, I think of Rose from The Vampire Academy series. She is everything I like when it comes to a heroine, so I was hoping Adelaide would be the same way; however, that wasn't the case. Adelaide was hard to sympathize with. She wanted to escape her arraigned marriage, but had no problem being sent to the New World to, once again, end up in a possible arranged marriage. Even if she had a say as to who she married, she is sort of being "sold off" and I wasn't really sure why she would be comfortable with that. The feminist in me was sort of irritated by this aspect of the novel.
The time period of The Glittering Court reminded me of Regency England, but the fantasy world was a bit lacking. I needed more world-building and an explanation from Mead, because at times it was a bit confusing. It also was a mish-mash of settings, especially when it changed to a frontier story. So, needless to say, the various settings took me by surprise and were hard to get acclimated to.
What I liked about The Glittering Court was the fact that it reminded me of Cass's The Selection series. It is such a fun series...perfect for a day at the pool and in the same regards so is this novel as long as you can get past a few bumps in the road.
Although this wasn't my favorite book of the year and I expected so much more from Mead, I still was entertained. I can't say I am going to continue with the series, but if you are looking for a Selection-type of novel that has a variety of settings, give The Glittering Court a try. But if you are new to Mead, I urge you to read The Vampire Academy instead.
Sigh. I'm still waiting for a deserving series to follow The Vampire Academy. Richelle's books have been disappointing lately. And it looks like it's the same case for this one.
Me too, Joy. I feel like none of her other novels have really been as good as VA series. I'm glad you agree. Thanks for visiting!
So it sounds like if I go into this one just hoping to be entertained and not blown away, I should be good to go:) I sometimes really want to pick up a book like that, something that doesn't rip my heart out or make me think too much, so I might still give this a try. I'm bummed Richelle didn't quite knock it out of the park, but I can always go back and read VA for that!
Yes, exactly, Jenny. Yes, in my opinion, nothing has been as good as VA. Thanks for dropping by.
Hmmm, well, bummer. This is a great review, but I am upset that there are very few stellar reviews for this novel. It kind of shocks me that the world building is lacking, given the intricate world building found in VA. Thanks for the review. Sorry it didn't do much for you.
Yeah, I have noticed that there are some mediocre reviews for this book, so I guess I am not alone in my disappointment. Thanks for visiting!
Yes, I agree. I think you are better off skipping it. Hopefully she will write a new series that is just as good as VA. Thanks for visiting, Christina!


Public records published by the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) on June 2, 2016 indicate that Florida-based Harbor Light Securities broker/adviser Christopher Goslin has received numerous settled or pending customer complaints. The securities and investment fraud law firm Fitapelli Kurta is interested in speaking to investors who have complaints regarding Mr. Goslin (CRD# 1720162).
Christopher Goslin has spent 28 years in the securities industry and has been registered with Harbor Light Securities in Tampa, Florida since 2012. Previous registrations include JP Turner & Company in Tampa, Florida; Gunnallen Financial in Tampa, Florida; Wachovia Securities in St. Louis, Missouri; Painewebber in Weehawken, New Jersey; Glenfed Brokerage Services in Glendale, California; and Merrill Lynch in New York, New York. He is a registered broker and investment adviser in Florida.
According to his BrokerCheck report, Christopher Goslin has received eight customer complaints and is the subject of two pending customer complaints.
In 2013, a customer alleged Christopher Goslin, while employed at Gunnallen Financial, acted negligently. The complaint settled in 2014 for $7,500, to which Mr. Goslin individually contributed $7,500.
In 2012, a customer alleged Christopher Goslin, while employed at Orchard Securities, breached his fiduciary duty, committed fraudulent inducement, failed to supervise, and made unsuitable investment recommendations. The complaint settled in 2014 for $15,000, to which Mr. Goslin individually contributed $15,000.
In 2012, a customer alleged Christopher Goslin, while employed at Gunnallen Financial, misrepresented material facts and provided poor advice. The complaint settled for $6,000, to which Mr. Goslin individually contributed $6,000.
In 2012, a customer alleged Christopher Goslin, while employed at Gunnallen Financial and JP Turner & Company, made unsuitable investment recommendations, acted negligently, committed fraud, and breached his fiduciary duty. The complaint settled in 2013 for $36,000, to which Mr. Goslin individually contributed $27,000.
In 2012, a customer alleged Christopher Goslin, while employed at Gunnallen Financial, breached his fiduciary duty, misrepresented material facts, and recommended unsuitable investments. The complaint settled in 2013 for $30,000, to which Mr. Goslin individually contributed $30,000.
In 2010, a customer alleged Christopher Goslin, while employed at Gunnallen Financial, misrepresented material facts related to an investment. The complaint settled for $77,000, to which Mr. Goslin individually contributed $77,000.
In 2001, a customer alleged Christopher Goslin, while employed at First Union Securities, misrepresented and omitted material facts related to an investment. The complaint resulted in an award to the customer of more than $500.
If you have suffered losses while investing with Christopher Goslin, you may be entitled to a recovery. Call the securities and investment fraud law firm Fitapelli Kurta at 877-238-4175 for a free consultation. All cases are taken on contingency: we only get paid if and when you collect money. Time to file your claim may be limited, so we suggest you avoid delay. Call 877-238-4175 now to speak to an attorney for free.


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Increases in revenue cause profits to increase. Decreases in revenue cause profits to decrease. Here, the decision rule is simple: A loss creates a tax savings and is called a loss tax shield. Often we are faced with a choice between finding an answer within 10 percent of optimal in 10 minutes or finding an optimal solution in two weeks of computer time!Capital Budgeting "Capital Budgeting is the process of determining whether or not projects are worthwhile.
Popular methods of capital budgeting include net present value (NPV), internal rate of return (IRR), discounted cash flow and payback period" (Investopedia, Inc.).
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Capital budgeting will determine when the organization is able to afford the purchase of the equipment. Case Paper – Capital Budget Analysis. Prepare in PowerPoint Format – Your PowerPoint should include a capital budget analysis, an interpretation of the analysis and your recommended strategy for the Deluxe Corporation.
Your file is due in Blackboard on Sunday February 26 at Midnight. The term "capital budgeting" is the process of determining which long-term capital investments should be chosen by the firm during a particular time period based on potential profitability, and thus included in its capital budget.
Capital budgeting methods relate to decisions on whether a client should invest in a long-term project, capital facilities & equipment. Identify a capital project by its functional needs or opportunities. Many capital projects are also identified as a result of risk evaluation or strategic planning.


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Over the years as I've written over 1,300+ reviews on NC Triangle Dining, Yelp, Google, Zomato and other online websites, I've also read a ton of reviews. If you want to improve your writing, the best way to do it is by reading a lot! And I'm always looking to get a better handle on the restaurant and food scene in the Triangle. What's hot, what's not and everything in between. So online reviews are super-helpful unless they aren't helpful! Like good and bad restaurants, you unfortunately have good and bad reviewers too. My reviews tend to skew a bit higher, I do have not so great experiences but sometimes choose not to review them.
Cheap-o Charlie typically goes to lower-end, inexpensive restaurants and demands white-glove service. Meal substitutions, extra sauce, and twinkling service delivered by his own personal waiter. In my opinion you get what you pay for so if you're dining low-brow, don't have unreasonable expectations on service and ambiance! But Charlie does and takes the restaurant to task for not delivering better service on their $6.50 lunch, sigh.
Inexperienced Irene is not the type of person to go out too often and when she does, it's pretty basic and simple. So when she ends up at a restaurant that serves more unusual eats like Asian fusion or Nuevo Latino, she doesn't get it and dings them appropriately for her misunderstanding. Inexperienced Irene means well but needs to understand what the restaurant concept is before she comments and reviews online. If it's not like the other "fill-in-the-blank" type restaurants, it may be trying to do just that!
Tunnel-Eater Thomas eats like a 12 year old and fixates on certain items. A restaurant that serves Pepsi instead of Coke?! What? I'm walking out. Or a Chinese buffet without General Tsao's chicken? A crime. No Bud Light? That's the most popular beer in the country, harumpf. And of course the restaurant will be severely punished for not meeting their single-minded expectation, one star for you!
Often or not, one-star reviews by Charlie, Irene, Valerie, Thomas and Oliver will end with a statement like, "You've lost a customer…" And I'm pretty sure restaurant owners are thinking, "Thank God!" In many of the above cases, restaurant owners would prefer to lose this type of customer instead of going out of business trying to keep them happy. The unfortunate reality is that sometimes the customer ISN'T right.
When you're reviewing online, be aware that you can truly impact the word of mouth reputation for a small business. Try to present both sides of the experience along with specific examples of where things went wrong along with potential fixes. And if you're a dining outlier or 1%er with "excessively high standards", be aware of that too. There's nothing wrong with liking what you like but be aware of where you are on the spectrum of diners.


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Borderlands: Game of the Year Edition Rated By ESRB, Announcement Coming Soon?
Ali Haider March 22, 2019
ESRB has leaked Borderlands: Game of the Year Edition by eating it for PS4, Xbox One, and PC. It was first reported through another rating leak from the Korean Game Rating Board.
Borderlands 3 is reportedly getting an announcement at the upcoming PAX but we might get the news of a Game of the Year edition of the first Borderlands as well. ESRB has updated the website with a new rating for Borderlands: Game of the Year edition which is now confirmed for the PS4, Xbox One, and PC.
ESRB has placed Borderlands: Game of the Year edition in the Mature category citing "Blood and Gore, Intense Violence, Language, Mature Humor" as the reason. They have also provided a detailed description of the game's mature content.
This is a first-person shooter in which players assume the role of a Vault Hunter (i.e., treasure hunter) on a quest to uncover an alien vault on the planet of Pandora. Players explore an open-world environment and interact with characters, while completing mission objectives. Combat missions require players to use futuristic firearms (e.g., acid pistols, electrical shotguns, grenade launchers) to kill human bandits, alien creatures, and robotic sentries. Battles are frenetic and accompanied by screams of pain, gunfire, and large explosions. Human enemies emit large splashes of blood when shot and killed; some attacks may result in dismemberment and/or decapitation. The game contains frequent instances of mature humor, sometimes suggestive/sexual in nature: radio advertisements for male-enhancement products (e.g., "Do you ever feel like you are firing blanks?"); dialogue and text about body parts and other innuendo (e.g., "Really 'preciate you takin' a poke at that…uh, the system, not my mom"; "And pop! Went the weasel. I like it when things pop."). The words "sh*t" and "a*shole" are heard in the game.
Whenever we get a leak through ESRB, it usually means that an official announcement is coming soon. This is likely going to be the case here as well.
Borderlands: Game of the Year edition is confirmed for the PS4, Xbox One, and PC, but as for the release date and price, we have to wait until the announcement is official to get an idea about it.
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Q: Is it possible to deploy Kubernetes application through Bazel? I want to automate the deployment procedure of my kubernetes pod manifest file through Bazel. I have gone through k8s_object in Bazel which takes information of the  k8s context, cluster and kubeconfig file , not sure how i can make use of it to deploy my application in k8s tenant.

A: You need to use the k8s_object to interact with Kubernetes cluster.
You can create a Deployment that will deploy your application to the cluster:
Here is an example nginx-deployment.yaml:
apiVersion: apps/v1
kind: Deployment
metadata:
  name: nginx-deployment
  labels:
    app: nginx
spec:
  replicas: 3
  selector:
    matchLabels:
      app: nginx
  template:
    metadata:
      labels:
        app: nginx
    spec:
      containers:
      - name: nginx
        image: nginx:1.7.9
        ports:
        - containerPort: 80

You have to use that yaml file as a template in the bazel k8s_object, so it would look like this:
k8s_object(name = "nginx", kind = "create", template = "nginx-deployment.yaml")

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