What are the benefits of doing these poems?
The poems can benefit learners by making specific features of English pronunciation very noticeable to them because they occur so frequently in a short sample of language. They also provide concentrated practice in producing the target feature through the chant. A further benefit is that they tend to be very memorable – the chant or lyric will often 'play-on-repeat' in the student's head afterwards, providing extra silent practice.
The poems in the greater part of the book focus on individual sounds. Later in the book there are poems focussing on consonant clusters, grammatical –ed and –s endings and weak forms. However, the poems all have a further focus which is equally if not more important: they provide intensive exemplification and practice of connected speech.


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The Hobbit arrives at Comic-Con 2012
The Hobbit has arrived at Comic-Con 2012 in San Diego after a long trek from Middle Earth.
Elijah Wood (Frodo) will be on site promoting the film at the convention alongside veteran LOTR-Hobbit director Peter Jackson.
"The scale of The Hobbit is larger, the anticipation is potentially greater, everything feels a little bit bigger," Wood told Reuters. "For so long, people didn't think there would be a 'Hobbit' film, so the fact that there is finally, people have been anticipating this for a long time."
Meanwhile, Entertainment Weekly unveiled a massive panoramic online banner depicting 10 detailed scenes from The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey.
The scroll offers a first glimpse of shapeshifter Beorn, as well as a fresh look at Bilbo, Gandalf, Gollum, the Dwarves, Galadriel and Elrond.
As TG Daily previously reported, The Hobbit recently finished shooting in New Zealand after 266 grueling days. Peter Jackson is no doubt frenetically hustling to get the film ready for its long-awaited December 14 release date.
Yet now that Jackson's returning to the real world with Comic-Con 2012 in San Diego, it should be interesting to see how the Hobbit footage will do with the hordes of geeks who worship the director.
Shooting the film at 48 frames per second (FPS) was certainly a very controversial move, with some who've seen it saying it looks too much like a Spanish soap opera, but what the hard-core fans think at the Con will likely be the ultimate decider.
In the meantime, Ian McKellen who plays Gandalf in both the Hobbit and LOTR, told Entertainment Weekly "there will be a lot of minds blown wide apart" by the 48 FPS version of the film.
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"Resist" signs at the first Women's March.
I've been volunteering and donating a lot more in the past six months because it feels like the moment demands it. My challenge is that I don't really feel good about it. I feel like everything I do is just a drop in the bucket and nothing I do really matters. The more I learn about the issues I care about, the less effective my own efforts feel — but then I feel selfish for feeling that way, which leads to guilt and then defeatism. I guess I don't have a question but am just looking for general advice.
Oh, my sweet summer child, I feel you. I really do.
What Instagram stories of marches and cute vids of congressional reps dancing don't show us is that the struggle, in reality, is actually quite real!
We're in a time where oppressive laws are being put on the books with alarming speed and the intricacy of the topics and loopholes and wedge issues at play is vast. I used to joke to my activist friends that if we really wanted to make a difference, we'd all go to law school, and that joke is feeling way less funny now.
But here's what hasn't changed: People still need to show up for anything to get done. Organizations still need money to keep the lights on and the healthcare for their employees a-flowing. What you are doing matters and feelings aren't facts. That last part is from my mom. This next one is too, and it's central to the way I live my life: all forward motion counts.
If you can't see how your actions and donations are moving the big needle, think of the little needles that you're moving every time you show up to do the work.
Consider this example: You volunteer for an advocacy group. You write letters to your senator. You devote your Tuesdays to Toomey, and yet some evil, vile law gets passed anyway. Was it all in vain?
When I consider it a gift to be of service to others, not an obligation, that is when I feel most fulfilled and energized. .
It can feel like that. I have felt like that.
But then think of each meeting you went to and the support you showed to the organizers. You demonstrated confidence in them and showed them that they mattered, at the very least, to you. That counts.
You stood up for what you believe in. That counts.
You stood in solidarity with others. You validated their lived experience and helped them feel supported in a time of need. That counts.
You provided financial resources for an organization and no donation is too small. Name tags for an event? Those cost $8 and they help people know each other. So that counts.
Whenever I've feeling defeated, I remember that all forward motion counts, and that to be of service is a gift. Those are my two go-to mantras when the world feels immense (which it is) and out of control (which is debatable).
I know it's going to sound very SuperSoul Sunday, but for me, and element of spirituality and gratitude is crucial to my own understanding of "being of service," which is how I reframe volunteering.
When I am burnt out, defeated, and unable to see the light at the end of the struggle, I remember one thing: how many people have helped me. How many people have been of service to me and to my health, wellness, success, employment, emotional development, good nature, strong character … the list goes on and on. In my life, the amount of support I've received approaches the divine. That well is deep.
And when I consider it a gift to be of service to others, not an obligation, that is when I feel most fulfilled and energized. When I see that it is something that I get to do (yay!), not something I'm forced to do, whether by others or the pressure I feel upon myself.
Finally, consider this: You might not be in the right organization, or in the right role within that organization. Maybe you're an introvert that keeps going to giant marches, or an extrovert that's doing a ton of (very important!) desk work. That's not going to feel good, no matter how righteous the cause.
There's a spot for you. Go find it and remember that even in the depths of winter, spring is right around the corner.


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package com.adambarnikaszabizoli.taskmanager.taskmanager;

import android.accounts.AccountManager;
import android.app.Activity;
import android.content.Intent;
import android.content.IntentSender;
import android.os.AsyncTask;
import android.os.Bundle;
import android.util.Log;
import android.view.View;
import android.widget.Button;
import android.widget.EditText;
import android.widget.Toast;

import com.adambarnikaszabizoli.taskmanager.taskmanager.restful.GoogleAuthRequest;
import com.adambarnikaszabizoli.taskmanager.taskmanager.restful.LoginRequest;
import com.adambarnikaszabizoli.taskmanager.taskmanager.restful.VolleyRequestManager;
import com.android.volley.Response;
import com.android.volley.VolleyError;
import com.google.android.gms.auth.GoogleAuthException;
import com.google.android.gms.auth.GoogleAuthUtil;
import com.google.android.gms.auth.UserRecoverableAuthException;
import com.google.android.gms.common.ConnectionResult;
import com.google.android.gms.common.GooglePlayServicesClient.ConnectionCallbacks;
import com.google.android.gms.common.GooglePlayServicesClient.OnConnectionFailedListener;
import com.google.android.gms.common.GooglePlayServicesUtil;
import com.google.android.gms.common.Scopes;
import com.google.android.gms.common.api.GoogleApiClient;
import com.google.android.gms.common.api.ResultCallback;
import com.google.android.gms.common.api.Status;
import com.google.android.gms.plus.Plus;
import com.google.android.gms.plus.model.people.Person;

import java.io.IOException;
import java.util.HashMap;
import java.util.Map;
//import com.google.android.gms.plus;

public class ExampleActivity extends Activity implements ConnectionCallbacks, OnConnectionFailedListener, GoogleApiClient.ConnectionCallbacks, GoogleApiClient.OnConnectionFailedListener {
    // version : 6171000
    /* Request code used to invoke sign in user interactions. */
    private static final int RC_SIGN_IN = 0;
    private static final int RECOVERABLE_REQUEST_CODE = 101;
//    private static final String SERVER_CLIENT_ID ="668950079827-uchdfnqlmj7rp759jo6shfcfqh3kgvl8.apps.googleusercontent.com";
//    private static final String SERVER_CLIENT_ID ="13601182052-hdcr783ne4a9430vgutb7bpionpe6npn.apps.googleusercontent.
    private static final String SERVER_CLIENT_ID ="13601182052-hdcr783ne4a9430vgutb7bpionpe6npn.apps.googleusercontent.com";
    private String mToken;
    /* Client used to interact with Google APIs. */
    private GoogleApiClient mGoogleApiClient;
    private ConnectionResult mConnectionResult;
    private boolean mSignInClicked;
    /* A flag indicating that a PendingIntent is in progress and prevents
     * us from starting further intents.
     */
    private boolean mIntentInProgress;

    @Override
    protected void onActivityResult(int requestCode, int resultCode, Intent data) {
        super.onActivityResult(requestCode, resultCode, data);
        if (requestCode == RC_SIGN_IN) {
            if (resultCode != RESULT_OK) {
                mSignInClicked = false;
            }
            mIntentInProgress = false;
            if (!mGoogleApiClient.isConnecting()) {
                mGoogleApiClient.connect();
            }
        }
        if (requestCode == RECOVERABLE_REQUEST_CODE) {
            Bundle extra = data.getExtras();
            String oneTimeToken = extra.getString("authtoken");
            Log.i("HEllo", "one time token " + oneTimeToken);
//            onGoogleSignInSuccessful();
            mToken = oneTimeToken;
            System.out.println("yoyoyoyoyo vege");
            loginToHerokuViaGoogle(oneTimeToken);
//            sendSocialRequest(GOOGLE_PROVIDER_NAME, oneTimeToken);
        }
    }

    public void onCreate(Bundle savedInstanceState) {
        super.onCreate(savedInstanceState);
        setContentView(R.layout.activity_example);
        mGoogleApiClient = new GoogleApiClient.Builder(this)
                .addConnectionCallbacks(this)
                .addOnConnectionFailedListener(this)
                .addApi(Plus.API)
                .addScope(Plus.SCOPE_PLUS_LOGIN)
                .build();

        findViewById(R.id.button).setOnClickListener(new View.OnClickListener() {
            @Override
            public void onClick(View v) {
                signInGoogle();
                getGoogleProfileInfo();
                getAccessToken();
            }
        });

        //from loginactivity
        Button login = (Button) findViewById(R.id.bt_login);
        login.setOnClickListener(new View.OnClickListener() {

            @Override
            public void onClick(View v) {
                executeLoginRequest();
            }
        });

    }

    protected void onStart() {
        super.onStart();
        mGoogleApiClient.connect();
    }

    @Override
    protected void onDestroy() {
        super.onDestroy();

        if (mGoogleApiClient.isConnected()) {
            mGoogleApiClient.disconnect();
        }
    }

    @Override
    public void onConnected(Bundle bundle) {
        Log.i("pista", "Conected ocsem");
//        getGoogleProfileInfo();
//        getAccessToken();
    }

    @Override
    public void onConnectionSuspended(int i) {

    }

    @Override
    public void onDisconnected() {

    }

    @Override
    public void onConnectionFailed(ConnectionResult result) {
        Log.i("PISTa", "On connection failed");
        if (!result.hasResolution()) {
            GooglePlayServicesUtil.getErrorDialog(result.getErrorCode(), this,
                    0).show();
            return;
        }
        if (!mIntentInProgress) {
            // Store the ConnectionResult so that we can use it later when the user clicks
            // 'sign-in'.
            mConnectionResult = result;
            if (mSignInClicked) {
                // The user has already clicked 'sign-in' so we attempt to resolve all
                // errors until the user is signed in, or they cancel.
                signInGoogle();
            }
        }
    }

    public void signInGoogle() {
        if (mConnectionResult != null && mConnectionResult.hasResolution()) {
            try {
                mIntentInProgress = true;
                mConnectionResult.startResolutionForResult(this, RC_SIGN_IN);
            } catch (IntentSender.SendIntentException e) {
                // The intent was canceled before it was sent.  Return to the default
                // state and attempt to connect to get an updated ConnectionResult.
                mIntentInProgress = false;
                mGoogleApiClient.connect();
            }
        }
    }

    private void getGoogleProfileInfo() {
        if (Plus.PeopleApi.getCurrentPerson(mGoogleApiClient) != null) {
            Person currentPerson = Plus.PeopleApi.getCurrentPerson(mGoogleApiClient);
            Log.i("pista", "Current person = " + currentPerson);
            Person.Image image = currentPerson.getImage();
            String imageUrl = image.getUrl();
            //set default image dimension
            if (imageUrl.contains("sz=50"))
                imageUrl = imageUrl.replace("sz=50", "sz=126");
        }
    }

    private void getAccessToken() {
        new AsyncTask<Void, Void, String>() {
            @Override
            protected void onPostExecute(String accessToken) {
                Log.i("pista", "Access token = " + accessToken);
                loginToHerokuViaGoogle(accessToken);
            }

            @Override
            protected String doInBackground(Void... params) {
                String scopesString = Scopes.PLUS_LOGIN + " " + "https://www.googleapis.com/auth/userinfo.email" + " " +
                        "https://www.googleapis.com/auth/calendar";
                String scopes = String.format("oauth2:server:client_id:" + SERVER_CLIENT_ID + ":api_scope:" + scopesString);

                String accessToken = null;
                try {
                    accessToken = GoogleAuthUtil.getToken(ExampleActivity.this, Plus.AccountApi.getAccountName(mGoogleApiClient), scopes, new Bundle());
                } catch (UserRecoverableAuthException e) {
                    startActivityForResult(e.getIntent(), RECOVERABLE_REQUEST_CODE);
                    e.printStackTrace();
                    return "";
                } catch (GoogleAuthException e) {
                    Log.i("pista", "Over here googleUathException" +e.getMessage());
                    return "";
                } catch (IOException e) {
                    Log.i("pista", "Over here IoException");
                    return "";
                }
                return accessToken;
            }
        }.execute();
    }
    public void signOutGoogle() {
        Log.i("pista", "Sign out");
        Log.i("pista", "is connected " + mGoogleApiClient.isConnected());
        if (mGoogleApiClient.isConnected()) {
            Plus.AccountApi.clearDefaultAccount(mGoogleApiClient);
            Plus.AccountApi.revokeAccessAndDisconnect(mGoogleApiClient)
                    .setResultCallback(new ResultCallback<Status>() {
                        @Override
                        public void onResult(Status arg0) {

                            if (mToken != null) {
                                Log.i("pista", "Invalidate access token");
                                AccountManager am = AccountManager.get(ExampleActivity.this);
                                am.invalidateAuthToken("com.google", mToken);
                            }
                        }
                    });
        }
    }

    public void executeLoginRequest() {
        Map<String,String> credentials = new HashMap<String, String>();
        credentials.put("email", ((EditText) findViewById(R.id.ed_email)).getText().toString());
        credentials.put("password", ((EditText)findViewById(R.id.ed_pass)).getText().toString());
        LoginRequest loginRequest = new LoginRequest(new Response.Listener() {
            public void onResponse(Object response) {
                System.out.println("Success Request");
                System.out.println("TOKEN IS: " + TaskManagerApplication.getToken());
                Intent i = new Intent(ExampleActivity.this, TaskListActivity.class);
                startActivity(i);
            }
        }, new Response.ErrorListener() {
            public void onErrorResponse(VolleyError error) {
                System.out.println("BAD REQUEST");
                Toast.makeText(getApplicationContext(), "Invalid email or password.", Toast.LENGTH_LONG).show();
            }
        }, credentials);
        VolleyRequestManager.getSharedInstance(this).getRequestQueue().add(loginRequest);
    }

    public void loginToHerokuViaGoogle(String token) {

        System.out.println("TOKEN IS GOOGLE : " + token);

        if (token != null) {
            Map<String,String> credentials = new HashMap<String, String>();
            credentials.put("code", token);
            GoogleAuthRequest googleAuthRequest = new GoogleAuthRequest(new Response.Listener() {
                public void onResponse(Object response) {
                    Intent i = new Intent(ExampleActivity.this, TaskListActivity.class);
                    startActivity(i);
                }
            }, new Response.ErrorListener() {
                public void onErrorResponse(VolleyError error) {
                    System.out.println("BAD REQUEST");
                    Toast.makeText(getApplicationContext(), "Something went wrong with google code auth.", Toast.LENGTH_LONG).show();
                }
            }, credentials);
            VolleyRequestManager.getSharedInstance(this).getRequestQueue().add(googleAuthRequest);
        }
    }

}

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Deep-Sea Symphony: Exploring the Musicians Seamounts
Deep-Sea Symphony
Overture to the Musicians Seamounts
By Kasey Cantwell, Expedition Coordinator - NOAA Office of Ocean Exploration and Research
ROV Deep Discoverer collects a sample of Anthomastus, by far the most dominant fauna observed on Beethoven Ridge. This image shows an example of the abundance of the coral in the area surveyed. Image courtesy of the NOAA Office of Ocean Exploration and Research, Deep-Sea Symphony: Exploring the Musicians Seamounts. Download larger version (577 KB).
Sir Arthur C. Clarke once wrote, "How inappropriate to call this planet Earth when it is quite clearly Ocean." The ocean covers 70 percent of the planet and produces more than half of the oxygen in the atmosphere. We rely on the ocean for food, transportation, and recreation. The ocean touches all of our lives in ways that we may not always realize. However, much of the ocean remains unexplored.
In the distance, you can see on of the colonies of Iridogorgia spotted on Dive 02 at "Beach" Seamount. Not only is Iridogorgia my favorite deep-sea coral, but this was likely a significant depth extension for the species. Image courtesy of the NOAA Office of Ocean Exploration and Research, Deep-Sea Symphony: Exploring the Musicians Seamounts. Download larger version (jpg, 530 KB).
For the last three years, NOAA has explored some of the most remote parts of our nation's marine national monuments and marine protected areas as part of the Campaign to Address the Pacific monument Science, Technology, and Ocean NEeds (CAPSTONE). We've discovered new hydrothermal vents, high-density coral and sponge communities, potentially new species, and historic maritime heritage sites. We've mapped new seamounts and revealed new geologic features. It's been an exciting and unprecedented three years of ocean exploration.
A particularly adorable chaunax observed on Dive 03 at Beethoven Ridge. Image courtesy of the NOAA Office of Ocean Exploration and Research, Deep-Sea Symphony: Exploring the Musicians Seamounts. Download larger version (jpg, 380 KB).
Marine animals, such as fish and corals, do not recognize geopolitical boundaries of the world's ocean. As one of the closest seamount groups to the Hawaiian Islands, the Musicians may serve as refuge for transient fish populations that Hawaii relies upon, provide additional habitat, and serve as a pool of genetic diversity for deep-sea coral populations known from the deep waters around the Hawaiian Islands.
Beyond characterizing the benthic habitats, this cruise provides us the opportunity to explore the water column, one of the least understood biomes on the planet. On this expedition, we'll also conduct our first ever full-day water column dives!
During the Deep-Sea Symphony expedition, we're hoping to find deep-sea coral and sponge communities, particularly high-density communities, like this one at the summit of Beethoven Ridge. This community is a little different than others we have seen during CAPSTONE based on the dominance of Anthomastus and a large glass sponge. Image courtesy of the NOAA Office of Ocean Exploration and Research, Deep-Sea Symphony: Exploring the Musicians Seamounts. Download larger version (jpg, 684 KB).
Additionally, the Musicians Seamounts offer a unique opportunity to expand our geological knowledge of fracture zones, hotspot volcanism, and how these features interact in areas where they coexist. The Musicians sit at the northernmost edge of the Prime Crust Zone, an area of the Pacific with the highest levels of commercially valuable deep-sea mineral deposits. However, there is limited data about this region, and expanding on this data set may better inform models of manganese crust accretion.
Due to the limited geological knowledge and data in the region, we will target rock samples with manganese encrustation and samples that will give scientists the opportunity to learn more about the age of the diversity of features located in the region.
What's beneath the rainbow? It's Seiros just before launch on our first dive in the Musicians Seamounts. Image courtesy of the NOAA Office of Ocean Exploration and Research, Deep-Sea Symphony: Exploring the Musicians Seamounts, and Caitlin Bailey. Download larger version (jpg, 4.2 MB).
NOAA Ship Okeanos Explorer shortly before departing for the last expedition of NOAA's Campaign to Address Pacific monument, Science, Technology, and Ocean NEeds (CAPSTONE), a three-year initiative to collect deepwater baseline information to support science and management decisions in and around U.S. marine protected areas in the central and western Pacific. Image courtesy of the NOAA Office of Ocean Exploration and Research, Deep-Sea Symphony: Exploring the Musicians Seamounts, and Art Howard. Download larger version (jpg, 3.2 MB).
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Q: How to display plotly visualizations into shiny app I am trying to build a shiny app to track details about Covid 19 spread in two countries. I am using shiny to set all content and plotly to include dynamic and interactive graphics. I have figured out some possible solutions to this problem but I am not sure what it is happening. The dataframe I am using is df2 whose dput version I include in the final side of this post.
Everything looks fine in the app, with filtered the input for the plotly visualization but in the end when I compile the app I got this error:
Listening on http://127.0.0.1:3082
Warning: Error in : Result must have length , not 0

This is the code for my app:
#Shiny app design
library(shiny)
library(ggplot2)
library(dplyr)
library(httr)
library(reshape2)
library(tidyr)
library(stringr)
library(plotly)
# Set colors
confirmed_color <- "purple"
active_color <- "#1f77b4"
recovered_color <- "forestgreen"
death_color <- "red"
#Data put here dput version of df2
df2 <- ...
#App design
#ui design
ui <- fluidPage(titlePanel("Corona Virus Tracker"),
                sidebarLayout(
                  sidebarPanel("Choose your country",
                               uiOutput("countryOutput")),
                  mainPanel(plotOutput("coolplot"))
                ))

#server design
server <- function(input, output) {
  output$countryOutput <- renderUI({
    selectInput("countryInput", "Country",
                sort(unique(df2$country)),
                selected = "Albania")
  })
  filtered <- reactive({

    filtered <- df2 %>%
      filter(country == input$countryInput)
    filtered <- as.data.frame(filtered)
  })

  output$coolplot <- renderPlotly({
    #First plot design
    plotly::plot_ly(data = filtered()) %>%
      plotly::add_trace(
        x = ~Date,
        # y = ~active_cum,
        y = ~confirmed_cum,
        type = "scatter",
        mode = "lines+markers",
        # name = "Active",
        name = "Confirmed",
        line = list(color = active_color),
        marker = list(color = active_color)
      ) %>%
      plotly::add_trace(
        x = ~Date,
        y = ~death_cum,
        type = "scatter",
        mode = "lines+markers",
        name = "Death",
        line = list(color = death_color),
        marker = list(color = death_color)
      ) %>%
      plotly::layout(
        title = "",
        yaxis = list(title = "Cumulative number of cases"),
        xaxis = list(title = "Date"),
        legend = list(x = 0.1, y = 0.9),
        hovermode = "compare"
      )

  })
}
shinyApp(ui = ui, server = server)

The dput version of my data df2 is next:
df2 <- structure(list(Date = structure(c(18316, 18317, 18318, 18319,
18320, 18321, 18322, 18323, 18324, 18325, 18326, 18327, 18328,
18329, 18330, 18331, 18332, 18333, 18334, 18335, 18336, 18337,
18338, 18339, 18340, 18341, 18342, 18343, 18344, 18345, 18346,
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Many thanks for your help!

A: Change
mainPanel(plotOutput("coolplot"))

to
mainPanel(plotlyOutput("coolplot"))

Result

As Ben suggestion, you might also change
filter(country == input$countryInput)

to
filter(country == req(input$countryInput))

A: I believe you don't have a default option for the filter so when you run the app it tries to pass an empty data frame. You could use if statement to check if input$countryInput has a value and if not what should happen. The added 2 lines resolve the error for me. I hope this helps.

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The National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) recently announced the selection of Dr. Sybril Brown, professor of journalism at Belmont University, as the association's 2015 Journalism Educator of the Year. The award recognizes the service, commitment and academic guidance of an outstanding journalism teacher, professor or educator who has helped increase the number of black journalists in newsrooms.
Also an award-winning journalist, Dr. Brown, affectionately known as Dr. Syb, started her tenure at Belmont in 2003 as the Executive Director of the New Century Journalism program and helped to raise more than $200,000 in grant funding. In 2012, she was a finalist for the Virginia Chaney Teaching Award, Belmont's highest honor recognizing teaching excellence. She is a Vanderbilt-educated, Harvard-trained, two-time Emmy award-winning multimedia journalist, author, international speaker and presenter.
Dr. Syb has given numerous presentations on digital journalism, including a TEDx talk tied to her book, Innovate: Lessons from the Underground Railroad. The book asserts and explains how the Underground Railroad and the Internet are among America's most effective, innovative and disruptive networks. Among the first 1,500 journalists and educators across the country who served as Google Glass Explorers, she incorporated her Google Glass into her Digital Citizenship class, challenging students to conceptualize new mobile apps for the device.
Dr. Syb is celebrating more than 25 years in journalism. She joined NABJ as a senior at Marquette University in 1990 attending her first conference in L.A. Through the years she has served on and organized many panels for NABJ including planning and hosting the 2008 Digital Media Institute in Nashville. She was a founding member of the Digital Journalism Task Force, produced the Gospel Brunch and was National Convention Program Chair in Philadelphia in 2011. Dr. Syb is also a mentor, friend and adviser to many NABJ members and is often a go-to member when work needs to be done. She received the NABJ Region 3 Achiever Award in 2014. She is a proud and active member of the Nashville Association of Black Journalists where she continues to serve the chapter.
Brown, who will be honored along with NABJ's other award winners this summer at NABJ's Annual Convention and Career Fair in Minneapolis, teaches courses in Social Media Reporting, Digital Citizenship, Mass Media & Society and Entrepreneurial Media. Her research focuses on innovation, civility and digital media.


On Saturday, December 1, park once and enjoy FREE activities all day! FREE TROLLEY is sponsored by Barrington Area Chamber of Commerce, Barrington Bank & Trust, Wickstrom Auto Group, Heinen's Grocery Store, Norton's USA, Ice House Mall, the Foundry, and the Village of Barrington.
TROLLEY STOPS: Trolley Route Begins at 10:00 a.m. and ends at 5:00 p.m.
10:15 a.m. Santa arrives at Foundry until 12:00 p.m.
3:30 p.m. Santa arrives at Norton's USA until 4:45 p.m.


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March 31, 2016 Laura
[Author spotlight] David York, with tips on writing!
Today I am excited to have a guest post written by David York, author of The Billion Pound Question. Here's a synopsis of the story, and then read on for some of his great tips on writing for aspiring (or existing!) writers!
[Synopsis]
The unexpected death of reclusive businessman Tony Latimer in a plane crash after Christmas brings together an unusual mix of strangers from his unorthodox extended family. Their widely varied backgrounds in different countries and occupations, some legitimate, others very definitely not, contribute to the complex plot that emerges as the legalities of the intestate death are unravelled and Tony's heirs move on with their lives and careers.
Frank Latimer, Bo Sung and Emily Tang are old school friends who have no idea that their families and fates are so closely connected, along with Thomas Latimer, until the aftermath of Tony's death unites them again.
This family saga traces several generations of inter-related families in the UK, China and Hong Kong and examines in detail the logistics of drug smuggling, high finance and international relations. This fast-moving story comes to its conclusion with an exciting finale in a land-locked West African country.
[The Billion Pound Question – by David York]
My own life has included working in eighteen different countries, which has caused considerable disruption to what has turned out to be a happy family life. Whilst discussing an event that I and my youngest son had been involved in, we could not remember where we were when this event occurred. My son exclaimed that I must write about our family history to resolve future discussions, and I enjoyed doing just that and found writing quite easy. From this I was emboldened to try writing a novel. All fiction writers use their own life experiences, and those of other people who write or broadcast theirs, and that is just what I have done. I found it quite easy to start writing with only the haziest outline.
A tip that I would pass on to any aspiring writers is to create a list of characters and their details as you create them. I find that this is essential, as is a list of chapters and even paragraphs as the writing progresses. It was fascinating to resolve a dead end in the story by just creating a new character or killing off one already established.
The Lucky Banker, my first novel, established a billion pound fortune for a man who never married and whose illegitimate children, conceived at the request of their four different mothers, were never legitimised. His death in a plane crash without leaving a will raises a question regarding the beneficiaries who will inherit his billion pound fortune. The dead Billionaire journeyed in his life time from being a rather selfish loner, which helped in the accumulation of his wealth, to a generous guardian of a large happy family. My second novel attempts to relate the journey of two families from similar late nineteenth century poverty in Manchester, to their coming together as already wealthy beneficiaries of the Billionaire's fortune.
The paternal Grandfather's family reacts to poverty by justifying criminality, but with their own set of moral values. The maternal Grandmother's family takes the Christian route, but never the less is drawn into illegality when their service to Britain's intelligence services leaves them no choice. A Chinese family is drawn into the saga when the Manchester Methodist Missionary saves two boys from starvation. The older boy rises to become a highly placed communist party security official and over the period of his adult life he comes to recognise the similarities between Communism and Methodism, with a slight preference for Methodism as it seeks to achieve its aims peacefully.
Three beneficiaries meet when two of them start attending a British Public School at the age of eleven. The descendant of the Chinese official joins them under the guardianship of the third beneficiary who is older. During their successful time there and at Manchester University they become good friends and gradually work out their family relationships. Graduating some years before they receive their inheritance they are all drawn into their families illegal activities started by their previous generations, and they prosper, but not without considerable moral anxiety. Attitudes to; the European Union, the rise of Chinese Communism and its entry into world trade, the control of the worlds drug and other dangerous substances, the rise of modern terrorism, and the worlds refugee crisis; are all interwoven into the characters activities and thoughts.
With their inheritance after tax and their business success, the friends and their families control more than two billion pounds, but a series of tragedies forces the current generation to dig deep into the previous generation's mistakes. This leads them into dangerous conflict with terrorism before they finally resolve to use their wealth for the good of all. My first novel ended in tragedy, but this one ends happily, but with just a hint that a third book could revive the dark side of the future?
For more information about 'The Billion Pound Question' please visit:
http://www.austinmacauley.com/book/billion-pound-question
See other books by David York on Goodreads.
Definitely one to add to your 'To Read' list!
David York
new novel spotlight
The Billion Pound Question
Previous Eaternity [review]
Next Beautiful Losers [review]


ELKINS, W.Va. — Congress is about to get a letter on the importance of completing Corridor H. The Robert C. Byrd Corridor H Authority met last week and passed a resolution which they have sent on to the House and Senate.
The final 25 percent of Corridor H will cost between $400 and $600-million.
Congress is balking at passing long-term funding for the federal Transportation Trust Fund. They're leaning towards supplementing the fund for another 10 months. Morris said that is not what is best for Corridor H or thousands of other transportation projects currently on hold because of the funding delay. He's hoping the resolution will show the need for action.
"This is just another means to relay our wishes that the transportation funding bill be completed so that we can get Corridor H and a lot of other transportation infrastructure in the state done. It's difficult to do when you don't know how much money you have to play with," stressed Morris.
Construction on Corridor H got started back in the 1960s. As of the end of this year, the four-lane from I-79 in Weston to the Virginia state line will be 75 percent complete. But building that last 25 percent is estimated to cost between $400 and $600-million.
Morris said as long as Congress continues to work on a year to year basis, there will not be enough federal funds available to complete the corridor by 2020.
"We're trying to gain some of the ground that we lost in the past few year. We're doing that. We just need to keep the pressure on," according to Morris.
That means more than just sending a resolution. Morris said they are keeping in close contact with state Transportation Secretary Paul Mattox and federal Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx. They're also urging West Virginia's congressional delegation to back a six-year deal.
A six-year plan is all well and good, but the presence of a plan does not guarantee that the funding will be available. According to the Anti-Deficiency Act, the government cannot enter into a contract that is not fully funded at the time the contract is signed.
Maybe Sen. Joe can borrow the money from his brother.
I wonder if Senator Byrd's KKK membership kept him out of heaven.
I don't understand the whole "highway to nowhere". When completed it will be a direct connection from I-79 to I-81, just a few miles from the I-66 interchange. How is that nowhere?
It's hard for a highway to "save" towns when it's missing pretty much the entire middle section of the highway. But, it's worth noting Buckhannon seems to be doing a lot of development in the area of town close to Corridor-H.
Wasted $$$ please name the towns that have died where this road has already been built?????
The road is nice. I recently traveled it to get to Washington D.C. It's a beautiful route and when it's finished will be a nice direct route.
If this state cant fix the roads we have then what is the point in finishing that one. The existing roads are in bad shape and throwing a little asphalt in a pothole is like peeing on a forrest fire and expecting to put it out.
I've been saying that for years. They can't fix the ones we do have.
$400-$600 million is much less than the $4 billion Obama currently wants to take care of the illegal aliens storming our southern border.
Bring the adult illegals here and put them to work on this.
Good luck...the Repub's dont want to invest in any infrastructure. Bob Byrd is still dead and no one will help get us another penny for this project.
McKantly and CapiNO have done NOTHING to help with this project, just finish it!!
While I understand Congress needs to pass the Transportation Bill, West Virginia lawmakers need to stop depending on Washington to build and maintain our roads and do more at home. While that very well may require a short term tax increase, long term, the funds are available through proper taxation of our fossil fuels, particularly in the Marcella and Utica Shale regions. In those areas there is potential to fund both maintenance projects and construction of new infrastructure.
I really like that idea. Don't expect anything coming from Washington in the next 4-5 years.


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Yanbian (, ) – koreańska prefektura autonomiczna w Chinach, w prowincji Jilin. Siedzibą prefektury jest Yanji. W 1999 roku liczyła 2 185 597 mieszkańców. Współczynnik urbanizacji prefektury Yanbian w 2002 roku wynosił 55%. Prefektura jest jednym z najważniejszych ośrodków dawnego koreańskiego kręgu kulturowego z okresu państw Goguryeo oraz Balhae.

3 września 1952 roku w Yanji utworzono Autonomiczny Koreański Okręg Yanbian, którego przewodniczącym został wybrany miejscowy sekretarz KPCh – Zhu Dehai. W związku ze zmianami w prawie administracyjnym Chin, okręg Yanbian w grudniu 1955 roku został przekształcony w prefekturę.

Podział administracyjny
Prefektura Yanbian podzielona jest na:
 6 miast: Yanji, Tumen, Longjing, Dunhua, Hunchun, Helong,
 2 powiaty: Wangqing, Antu.

Przypisy

Powiaty w prowincji Jilin

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Alan Zinter
COACHING CAREER:
Enters his second season with the Padres organization as hitting coach after serving as assistant hitting coach in his Major League coaching debut for the Houston Astros in 2015. Prior to joining the Astros in 2015, served as Cleveland's minor league hitting coordinator from 2012-14. From 2008-11 before joining Cleveland, served as a hitting coach in the Arizona Diamondbacks minor league system.
Originally signed with the New York Mets as a first-round selection (24th overall) in the 1989 Draft. Played parts of two Major League seasons with the Astros (2002) and Diamondbacks (2004), and spent a total of 19 seasons in the minor leagues, four with Houston. As a player, he had to wait more than a decade to make his Major League debut on June 18, 2002 at Milwaukee for Houston, and would later hit his first home run and collect his first Major League hit as a pinch-hitter for the Astros on July 1, 2002, in his sixth at-bat as a Major leaguer and 4,706th as a professional. Over 18 minor league seasons, hit .258 with 250 home runs and 931 RBI in 1,728 games in the Mets (1989-93), Detroit Tigers (1994-95), Boston Red Sox (1996), Seattle Mariners (1997), Chicago Cubs (1998-2000), Diamondbacks (2000, 2004-05) and Astros (2001-03, 2006) organizations. Played part of the 1999 season in Japan for the Seibu Lions as well as his final professional season in 2007 in the Independent Leagues.
Full name is Alan Michael Zinter ...he and his wife, Yvonne, reside in Gilbert, Ariz., with their son Michael and daughter Franklynn. Played collegiately at the University of Arizona, where he earned All-American honors as a junior. He was also a member of Team USA in 1988.
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No one ever said knits couldn't be rocked on a night out girl and this top is the perfect pick. Featuring a soft cream knitted fabric with a hella cute tie front and daring plunge neckline, we love this styled with vinyl trousers and an eye-popping waist belt. Finish this weekend worthy look with killer hoops and strappy heels.


يحظى فندق شقق أوكس جولدسبروف بمكان متميز في محور المدينة والاستمتاع بـ سياحة, تسوق, مطاعم في هذه المنطقة الفاتنة. يقع مركز المدينة على بعد 2. Km فقط. ويمكن الوصول إلى المطار خلال 30 دقيقة. يقع هذا الفندق الحديث على مسافة قريبة من المعالم السياحية الشهيرة.
ببساطة كل الخدمات وأساليب الضيافة التي تشتهر بها Oaks Hotels & Resorts تجعلك تشعر وكأنك في بيتك. تتضمن الميزات الرئيسية في هذا الفندق: خدمة التنظيف يوميًا, مكتب الاستقبال على مدار الساعة, تخزين الأمتعة, واي فاي في المناطق العامة, صف السيارات. في شقق أوكس جولدسبروف غرف نوم يزيد عددها عن 325 صممت بذوق وعناية لتوفر لك كل وسائل الراحة . بعضها يحتوي أيضاً على غرفة معيشة منفصلة, كاشف دخان, اتصال لاسلكي بشبكة الإنترنت (مجاني), غرف لغير المدخنين, مكيف هواء. كما أن مجموعة الخدمات الواسعة الموجودة في الفندق لضمان راحتك تترك لك الكثير من الخيارات لقضاء وقتك أثناء فترة إقامتك. إن كنت تتطلع إلى إقامة مريحة وهادئة في المدينة، فستجد في شقق أوكس جولدسبروف بيتك الثاني.
يوجد موقف للسيارات خارج منطقة العقار لقاء 30 AUD في الليلة. يجب حجزه مسبقاً.
غرفة نوم واحدة مطلة على المدينة.
Was ok but not perfect. Gave us a corner room with bridge view, too noisy, can't sleep. Only cleaned the room once, New Year acceptable exemption, but other days, no. Too late check in and too early check out. Would have been more considerate.
Perfect location, minutes away to Darling Harbour. Full-functioning kitchenette that is helpful with preparing own meals - a real money saver. Antique wood posts and planks that adds character to the building. Would recommend! Swimming pool, Jacuzzi, gym. Great place really. I would suggest for management to tone down the chlorine levels in the pool.
Hotel is an excellent location, very clean and good value for money.
Good location but the room was dirty and the carpet was full of dust. We booked a family room with 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms but our toilet were on the same floor. Not very convenient for the toilet. They is no need 2 toilets on the the same floor . It should be 1 toilet on the bottom floor and 1 toilet on the top floor where people are the most of the time.
Good location as close to darling harbour and light railway. But had to ask to change rooms as 1st one was dirty &had a cracked bathroom floor. The decor is old throughout the floors of the building with a strong smell of Asian cooking. Kitchen is well equipped. Shower is poor with very little power For the price we paid we wouldn't recommend as it needs a total refurbishment.
Me and a friend went here. Was great value, especially for this close to the convention center. Rooms were spacious and clean and had everything we needed. Only problem was the Wifi you get is next to nothing.
Great location but very tired inside. Could use a coat of paint and an upgrade but the bed was super comfortable.
comfy and cosy room in a good location. However, I m not sure whether staff or management was insufficient. I got a hotel staff trying to get into my room at 8 am in the morning while I was in the room. He tried but fortunately could not get in as I did double lock my room. I had a chat with him, but he started mentioned some irrelevant things. I did not even understand why he tried to open my room. Then, I asked the reception, they said it was a house keeping, but this was not an appropriated time for cleaning anyway.
Location and hotel is too good yo stay! Yhe bed is most amazing!
Prices were steep due to peak time as huge conference going on at ICC, and what was horrible was being told that housekeeping was actually NOT included - this was not mentioned at all when booking. Reception counter said its not their problem and should check with booking agency. Housekeeping was offered after that but only changed towels and empty bins. Wifi was also not included - had to use visitor wifi which was rubbish. However would like to commend a reception staff ?shushan? cannot remember spelling - for being absolutely helpful.Would not stay here again.
Great location for a base. Easy access (5 minute walk) to the ICC, less to the light rail, 20 minute dawdle to the city shopping. Very comfortable beds, good kitchenette facilities, easing machine and dryer. Value for money? Most definitely!
This place was prefect as we had a wedding close by in Darling Harbour Staff were very nice and the 1 bedroom apartment was very spacious. We didn't stay long enough to check out all the facilities, however the indoor pool and spa looked nice ! The cafe next door was very convenient.
Went to sydney for meeting & stay further for short trip, stay in these place been a great experirence. The place is a bit old but well maintained. Very near to sydney convention center & darling harbour, i will definately came back next time, the only cons is that the hotel receiptionist need to improve the attitude.
There is zero sound proof isolation between rooms, walk or hall way . Can hear every customer checking into the hotel, can hear every conversation from next room . Poor housekeeping to upkeep guest room after asked the hotel staff twice to clean up . Stayed 3 nights ,3 nights did not sleep well at all due to noises from walking and talking by guests.
Hotel is located near Darling Harbour and can be accessed easily via the second storey link. Room is huge and clean with good washing machine and dryer. During my stay, the fire alarm rang twice in the middle of the night and the staff took awhile to inform us that it was a false alarm.
We asked for a high floor, got middle; we asked for early check in as arriving in Sydney at 9.00 am, we were sent packing until 2.00pm; we asked for a harbour view (as shown in the Agoda photos), we were left looking at the wall of a multi-storey car park. We told them it was our 25th anniversary day when we arrived. Not so much as as mini pack of Haribos waiting for us, let alone chocolates and champagne! But it was a nice clean apartment close to Darling Harbour.


Cleveland Singles Speed Dating Events. Dating, for a modern world.
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We believe that you shouldn't have to rush from participant to participant in around three minutes. We want to give you a chance to actually talk with someone while still being able to see several people for the evening. To help accomplish this goal, we offer a specialized form of speed dating in which you are going to meet with age-appropriate, compatible people. We offer a dating event in which you will meet with six different people an hour, not twenty like most speed-dating services, and we have pre-selected people to help give you the best possible chance of finding your perfect partner during one of these events.
We want these events to be a fun outing for you and everyone else, which is why we only have an event when it can be properly organized and hosted by a professional agency. This way you get the red carpet treatment, even without having to ask for it.
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August 10, 2003 in The Fantastic Forum!
Ultimate Fantastic Four
"Ultimate Fantastic Four" will be co-written by Brian Michael Bendis and Mark Millar with art by the former "Ultimate X-Men" team of penciller Adam Kubert, inker Danny Miki and colorist Dave Stewart. The series is set to arrive on shelves in December.
Bendis said that the familiar Fantastic Four origin will be modernized for the new title: "The Space Race isn't a part of our lives anymore," he explained, while not giving away what the catalyst for the group's formation would be.
Millar and Bendis will not be alternately writing the title, but combining their skills to utilize Bendis affinity for character with Millar's edgy plots.
Ultimate Carnage, New Mutants and Ultimate Wolverine's...wife?
Bendis announced that he will be co-writing "Ultimate X-Men" with fellow "Daredevil" scribe David Mack for a six-issue arc leading into "Ultimate X-Men" #50, where readers will finally meet Wolverine's mysterious wife. After that anniversary issue, Mack will take the writing reins solo. David Finch will remain on art chores.
Before that, Bendis will write the "New Mutants" arc which will introduce ultimate versions of characters like Angel and Forge. The revelation that Ultimate Dazzler will also be a part of the story drew some groans from the audience.
When asked about plans for "Ultimate Spider-Man," Bendis said that Carnage will be appearing in the title and that "he is someone already in the book."
One panel-goer questioned his decision to use Carnage after previously stating online that he would never use the character. Bendis explained that a recent book by one of the discoverers of DNA on genetic ethics changed his mind.
"He was basically saying all these things not to do," he said. "Carnage was right there on page four."
Ultimates back on schedule, return of Ultimate Hulk
Millar used the proceedings to reassure those concerned about the progression of his series, "The Ultimates."
"Bryan [Hitch] is drawing like a madman," said the Scottish writer.
Millar also said that after the close of volume one of the series in issue #13, that there will be more experimentation in storytelling and also that when 'volume two' picks up, some time will have passed for the Ultimates, comparing the series to a set of films in which the first volume in the first film and the second volume is the sequel.
Millar whetted appetites for the return of the Ultimate Hulk by saying that his return will be in such bad taste, that Warren Ellis said to him "You can't do that."
With "Ultimates" #13 set to ship in the same month as "Ultimate Fantastic Four," Marvel is unofficially calling December "Ultimate Starts" month, as every Ultimate title will be beginning a new story arc.
CrossGen goes to war
CrossGen closed out the first day of the WizardWorld convention in Rosemont, IL by announcing a new mini-series for spring of 2004 with major ramifications for the CrossGen Universe.
"The War" is the culmination of all the story lines that have been building through the CrossGen books since the line began, and will feature the invasion by the Negation Universe of both human and Saurian space simultaneously.
"And totally kicking butt," said CrossGen writer Chuck Dixon. "There will be a body count like you've never seen. Whole worlds. Galaxies."
"It's amazing how many things coming together are what we intended in the beginning," said CrossGen head writer Barbara Kesel, "despite all the things that have changed along the way."
Tony Bedard, the writer of "Negation" said that he is glad to finally see what he has set up in his title come to fruition: "I've worked at companies where you can't change the status quo. [CrossGen] is a place where things have real consequences.
Dixon went on to add that, as a big event, "The War" works well as a stand-alone story: "It could easily serve as an introduction to CrossGen for anybody."
Art chores on "The War" will be handled by George Pérez, but CrossGen representative Bill Rosemann declined to name any writers at this time.
When asked how Perez's work on "The War" would affect his regular title "Solus," Kesel said "Leonard Kirk will spell George Pérez for a couple issues."
Jim Lee on Superman, Azarello (100 Bullets) on Lex Luthor mini-series
The starting point for this new phase in Superman's life will be the "Lex Luthor: Man of Steel" mini-series, written by Brian Azzarello and illustrated by Lee Bermejo. DC Editor-in-Chief Dan Didio explained the book as "Brian's twisted take on 'what if Superman was the bad guy?' This is seeing the world through Lex Luthor's eyes and why he is in the right."
DC also took the opportunity to expand on the previously announced creative teams for the ongoing Superman titles. Joining writer Greg Rucka on "Adventures of Superman" will be the current "Inhumans" art team of Matt Clark and Nelson DeCastro. Penciller Ivan Reis and inker Mark Campos will work with Chuck Austen on "Action Comics" and "Superman" will be created by the team of Brian Azzarello and Jim Lee.
As the panel wound down, one attendee asked how the writers intend to make the impervious Superman a more interesting character "since he can't be hurt," Brian Azzarello responded: "We're gonna hurt Superman."
David Mack on Daredevil, return of his title Kabuki
Two of writer/artist David Mack's more memorable creations - former Daredevil love interest Echo and the haunting Kabuki, star of the creator-owned series of the same name - soon will be back on comic-shop racks.
Echo - last seen when the Mack-written "Parts of a Hole" saga concluded in "Daredevil" #15 - returns to Ol' Hornhead's corner of Hell's Kitchen in September's "Daredevil" #51. It's the start of a new six-issue arc that focuses on the young woman known as Maya Lopez, a tale that Mack will write and illustrate.
"It really chronicles her life growing up deaf, how she sees the world and sees her environment," Mack said during an interview at Wizard World Chicago. "And a lot of it deals with her Native American culture and Native American history."
Among the Native American aspects Mack examines are the roles of the storyteller and shaman in that ancient culture. He visited those elements in "Parts of a Hole," particularly in Echo's performance-art piece in issue #10.
"It takes a lot of things we touched on in 'Parts of a Hole' and builds on it," Mack explained.
The new story will examine how Echo - who cannot hear but can mimic any action she sees, including talking - developed that particular talent. Mack also plans to delve a bit more deeply into Echo's traumatic childhood, a period marred by the murder of her father at the hands of the Kingpin.
"It shows that what a person does in his (or her) adult life is often shaped by a traumatic experience in childhood," Mack said.
Mack showed off copies of the painted covers to the new arc at his Wizard World booth. Although all of them were striking, one stood out: an illustration of a certain adamantium-clawed mutant hero. Don't expect Echo to mix it up with the X-Men, the Avengers, Dr. Doom or the rest of the Marvel Universe anytime soon. Mack said any guest characters Echo encounters will be meeting her on her level, not theirs.
As for Mack's long-awaited return to "Kabuki," Image Comics will publish a new book called "Kabuki: The Alchemy" as soon as his run on "Daredevil" concludes, probably in early 2004. The adventure picks up immediately after the end of "Kabuki: Metamorphosis," the nine-issue mini-series that saw Kabuki escape from a government-run institution for former secret agents. Now that she's come to terms with her troubled past and has escaped the Japanese government's clutches, Kabuki plans to start fresh with a new identity, Mack said.
For Silent Bob....Kevin Smith on all things Kevin Smith
Introduced as a man who takes no responsibility for the movie "Gigli," Kevin Smith took the stage to answer questions at WizardWorld in Rosemont, IL late Saturday afternoon.
With the current critical bashing that "Gigli," starring Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez, is currently receiving, questions were quickly moved toward the subject of Smith's next film release, "Jersey Girl," which features both actors.
Smith disagreed that "Gigli'"s failure would negatively affect his movie: "I think it would hurt us if we came out this weekend, but eight months from now? No."
Smith added that "we begged Revolution [studios] to let us come out first, because we'll totally set up your movie in a good way." The studio declined, but Smith sees a benefit.
"Thanks for being the human shield," he said speaking of public backlash at having Affleck and Lopez's personal relationship "shoved down their throats" in the media. "['Gigli'] totally took the bullets."
Asked his opinion on this summer's crop of comic films, Smith responded, "I was a big fan of 'X-Men 2.' I thought Bryan Singer and the writers did a phenomenal job." He also joked "How come Jean couldn't get the fucking jet started until she was in the pool?" Then there was the realization. She's fucking Phoenix," he repeated.
On "The Hulk" he said, "I was very anxious to see the movie and I was very anxious to get the fuck out." Smith said that he believed the filmmakers took the fun out of the film by trying to make the science too believable.
One attendee asked if he'd yet seen "The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen." "I went to see [actor Jason] Mewes in rehab and that was the first fucking thing he asked me. 'Did you see League?'"
He hasn't.
"Fuckin' poser." Smith said, imitating the actor. "You're supposed to be a comic book fan."
Attention was then turned to Smith's comics writing, including some never-materialized projects set in his View Askew Universe.
"Very important life lesson for me," he said. "Don't talk about stuff that strikes your fancy, because every year somebody's asking about it."
Referring to projects like "Loki & Bartleby" and "Mallrats 2," he added: "I never really got around to it. Maybe I will one day, when I'm hard up for cash."
Later in the talk, Smith offered his own opinions on the lateness of comics in general: "I'd never notice if a book is late." Smith advised readers of tardy titles "Read another book, it'll be out sooner or later."
In regards to his own delays in writing comics, Smith remarked that some retailers have said, "Hey, I fucking based my whole third quarter on your fucking book!"
His response is: "I'm always late. Go sell an action figure or something.
"A bird in the hand is not really worth two in the bush when it comes to me," he said of companies soliciting his books before the writing is completed.
On the subject of Smith favorite comics, he claimed "Ultimate Spider-Man" as his current favorite: "It's breezy and fun and really is reinventing the wheel."
He also acclaimed Grant Morrison's "New X-Men," calling it "fucking twisted."
Smith admitted he hasn't read his former book "Green Arrow," joking "I haven't read it since that fat guy jumped off the book."
Quesada talks about Smith's delays, X-Statix controversy, sales tricks & his job
Marvel Comics Editor-in-Chief Joe Quesada held court in his now-regular "Cup o' Joe" question and answer sessions Saturday afternoon at WizardWorld Chicago.
First up in the fan-free-for-all was the issue of removing Princess Diana from a previously announced story in "X-Statix."
"We decided to do it because we thought it was an interesting story," Quesada said. The plot led to many discussions around Marvel. "We discussed it amongst ourselves and decided 'let's not do it.' It's a good story, but let's change the characters name ... and leave Princess Di out of it." There was no mention of any pressure within or outside the company to make the change.
When asked about the upcoming relaunch title "Deadpool/Cable" and the previous relaunches of each character's title as "Agent X" and "Soldier X," respectively, Quesada answered bluntly "We did it to spike sales."
Quesada added that "the essence of publishing is attrition," and explained that occasionally something must be done to regain declining numbers.
One attendee asked about how he manages lateness from creators, and Quesada used to opportunity to address the Kevin Smith issue, as Smith is notably late on both the "Spider-Man/Black Cat "mini series and "Daredevil: The Target."
"Nothing works with Kevin," he said. "He is a product of all the work he has to do in Hollywood.
"Kevin opened the door to a lot of other creators," he continued in reference to Smith's first work on "Daredevil" #1. "Kevin signified something very, very important to comics. As much as you may be angry with him for what he hasn't finished, be thankful about what he started," Quesada said, referring to the chain of events that started with Smith's "Daredevil" and lead to Quesada's role as Editor-in-Chief and his ability to acquire writers like J. Michael Straczynski.
Quesada was later asked about rumors that Marvel leaked bogus creative teams prior to DC's Superman announcements including Marvel creators among those mentioned.
"Why would I create rumors about my talent going to another company? It would be like me starting a rumor about my wife cheating with another man." Quesada said, calling the rumors illogical and flatly denying them.
Asked about his absence from the hands-on creative side of comics, Quesada said, "I love being editor-in-chief, except for the fact that I cannot draw. It kills me."
"It was zen-like, it was an out-of-body experience," Quesada said regarding a recent six-page story he drew for "Wizard Zero." "I'll keep doing a cover here and there, because you have to keep the hand moving or you lose it."
About his future at Marvel, following the recent announcement that he has re-upped for three more years, Quesada noted "This job has ended badly for everyone that's had it, except for Stan Lee. He got the chance to say 'See ya, cowboys!' and ride off into the sunset. I hope I have the wherewithal to know when to call it a day."
Finally, wrapping up the last few days & brining us current, info on Micheal Turner & Aspen, Chuck Austen's Uncanny X-Men, Avengers, and other lesser news.
Marvel Encyclopedia Vol 4: Spider-Man
Marvel Comics' 90 pound weakling turned 800 pound gorilla is getting the encyclopedia treatment in 2004, the company announced Sunday at WizardWorld Chicago.
"'Marvel Encyclopedia Vol. 4: Spider-Man' is everything you ever wanted to know about the world-famous web-slinger," writer Jeff Youngquist told CBR News on Thursday, "His friends, his family and his foes ... and then some.
"The Spider-Man Encyclopedia is a 240-page oversized hardcover, the same format as Marvel Encyclopedia Vol. 1 and Marvel Encyclopedia Vol. 2: X-Men. Jonathan Couper-Smartt, editor of SpiderFan.Org, was the main writer/researcher for the bios section, which comprises a good 200 pages of the book. Kit Kiefer, who wrote Marvel Encyclopedia Vol. 3: Hulk, contributed chapters on Spider-Man comics, movies, TV shows and collectibles.
.... Spider-Man's bio, for instance, runs 10 pages.
"The Spider-Man Encyclopedia will appeal to all audiences, I hope. Kit's chapters provide and excellent introduction to the character, and the bios section supplies the details."
So, what characters can Spider-fans look forward to being covered this time around?
"All of them. This is the book the fans have been dying for.
"Any character worth including that didn't receive an entry in the main body is listed in the Appendix. I really think you'd be hard-pressed to find a character that has appeared in a Spider-Man comic book over the last 40 years who isn't at least mentioned in this book.
"We've really been sweating the details on this one, making changes and additions right up to the last minute to ensure that everything comes out right. I hope people are pleased with the results."
(article was interestin, they even addressed why vol 3 - The Hulk was weak.
Punisher gets relaunch - Ennis on Marvel MAX!
Quesada also announced that the current "Punisher" series will be coming to a close and relaunching, with new numbering, as a MAX title.
"We discussed this for the last six months," he said. "[Garth] feels that he needs to shift the tone of the book and he needs the leeway that MAX affords him."
Next year is really the 'Year of the Punisher,' he continued, referring also to the release of the film starring Thomas Jane.
Captain America, Iron Man, Thor
Editor Tom Brevoort was on hand to talk about the stabilization of the "Captain America," "Iron Man," and "Thor" creative teams.
John Jackson Miller will become the new writer of "Iron Man" with issue #73 and will be joined by artist Jorge Lucas.
"Jorge is drawing in a very high-tech style," Miller said. "If you like Tom Clancy kind of stuff, this is going to be up your alley."
Writer Dan Jurgens will remain on the "Thor" series along with new regular artist Scot Eaton.
"Captain America" gets a new creative team in the form of "Truth" writer Bob Morales and current "X-Men" artist Chris Bachalo. Marvel representative Michael Doran promised further announcements on this title in the near future.
Marvel hardcovers, including Marvels
Doran also talked about some upcoming reprint books, announcing that the next "Masterworks" book would be volume six in the Amazing Spider-Man series, collecting issues #51-61 and annual #4. A new Essential Spider-Man volume is coming as is the first volume of Essential Punisher.
Kurt Busiek and Alex Ross' "Marvels" will be collected in a new hardcover that will feature "pretty much very extra that exists," Doran said. This will serve as companion to the previously announced sequel, "Eye of the Camera."
The future of Alan Moore's Top Ten Comics after his departure, and vol. 3 of The League of Extraordinary Gentelmen!
Asked about the future of Alan Moore's ABC line at Wildstorm, Dunbier said: "We're actually planning on doing some 'Top Ten' and 'Tom Strong' after Alan finishes and that's with Alan's blessing. He likes to be kept in the loop on who we're talking to, but he's all for it."
Dunbier also added that there will be a third volume in the "League of Extraordinary Gentlemen" series, though it probably won't debut for a couple of years.


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Artison web site (July 1, 2009): Artison was launched in January 2003 by Cary Christie, one of the world's most respected loudspeaker designers.
Mr. Christie has had an illustrious career spanning for over 30 years. Throughout his career he has set the standard for creative product leadership, evidenced in such products as first servo controlled subwoofer system, the award winning Black Widow tone arm, and advanced planar loudspeaker drivers.
In 1993, he formed Christie Designs to pursue the advancement of state-of-the-art audio development. In January 1996, Mr. Christie and the Christie Design Corporation development team created a High Output Series of loudspeakers and The Edge Series to lead the industry in technology driven, multi-channel application speaker systems. In 2001, Mr. Christie developed the Phantom Series, the "first" on wall loudspeaker designed specifically to integrate with the new Plasma Television systems.
In founding Artison, Mr. Christie continues to push the technology envelope, as the company demonstrates its expertise by developing technological innovations that enhance consumers' home audio and video enjoyment. Artison generated great excitement with its debut product, Portrait, and its counterparts Masterpiece, Sketch LCRs along with the LRS In Wall and On Wall Surrounds. The LCRs have integrated the three front channels, (right, left, center) into two slim panels designed specifically for use with flat panel displays.
In 2006 and 2007 Artison introduced a complete offering of high performance In Wall and Free Standing Subwoofers to complement the LCR speakers and LRS Surrounds.
Home entertainment has undergone a revolution: From the early days of bulky black-and-white televisions and monaural phonographs, consumers can now enjoy "home theater," complete with digital-quality movies and music, sleek, theater-style flat panel monitors that hang on the wall, and surround sound speakers that take them right into the action.


Game Ritsaya or office syndrome the series is a Thai TV series about office workers in a company. It originally aired in 2014 on Workpoint Channel (Digital Chanel). The series stars Saksit Tangtong (Tang), Piyatida Woramusik (Pok), Sean Jindachot, and Apinya Sakuljaroensuk (Saiparn).
Game Ritsaya is about office workers who work at a real estate company named P33. Pattamon is a fierce manager that operation employees do not like, but all executive managers like her. Pitan is a kind manger that many employees like because he is a hard-working manager. Everyone knows that they compete with each other to get a higher position, but no one knows that they were in a romantic relationship before!
Praw is a daughter of the company owner. She comes back from abroad to work in this company, but she knows nothing about management. So, she hires Jimmy, a 30-year-old guy who has a degree from abroad to work in her company. Then, instead of working, Praw spends most of her time with shopping and nonsensical stuffs. Praw has a feeling for Jimmy, but Jimmy is interested in Aam, Praw's close friend who is also working in this company. Besides, there are stories of other employees in this company.
I did not watch this series when it broadcasted. I heard about this series later. I was not sure whether it was worth watching, so I decided to watch it just only an episode. Then, I could not stop watching it. This series is different from other Thai lakorns. All the characters in this series are grey; they can do wrong. So, we do not know how their lives will be and we want to know! It did not take me so long to finish this series. I like Jimmy even if he is so crucial and megalomaniac. I like Aam even if she betrays her friend. They are my favorite characters in this series.
If you are looking for a Thai lakorn that is different from what you have seen before. I recommend Game Ritsaya. Enjoy watching!
Have you ever heard of 'Game Ritsaya'? Have you ever watched it? Do you like it? Share your thought with me in the comment!


There is a practical course on functional diagnosis of voice disorders coming up in Barcelona, Spain - Voice Course Barcelona. The speakers are a great group of presenters!
The difficult part of laryngology is making a diagnosis. This should be a very valuable course for those interested in voice disorders.