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Alan Miller
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Formerly:
Activision Inc. (1979-2000)
Mediagenic (1988-1992)
Parent:
Activision Inc.
Activision Publishing was founded on October 1, 1979 by Atari programmers David Crane, Alan Miller, and Bob Whitehead. It was the world's first independent developer and distributor for video game consoles. Their first titles were games for the Atari 2600 video computer system and they were the first third-party developer for it. In 1988, their name was changed to "Mediagenic" when it began involvement on video game systems. However, in December 1992 after emerging from bankruptcy, it was officially renamed back to its current name. In December 2007, it was announced that Activision was to be merged with Vivendi Games, the owner of Blizzard Entertainment, and the merge was completed on July 2008. The company is currently a subsidiary of Activision Blizzard and is known for publishing and distributing the Tony Hawk, Call of Duty and Crash Bandicoot franchises, and was also known for publishing the Vigilante 8, Spider-Man, Tenchu, True Crime, Guitar Hero and Skylanders franchises. On July 20, 2O21, holding company Activision Blizzard was sued by the California Department of Fair Employment and Housing due to widespread allegations of sexual harassment. As a result, on January 18, 2022, it was announced that Microsoft would be acquiring Activision Blizzard. As of late 2022, the FTC is suing to block the acquisition.
1st Logo (1979-1991, November 19, 2002, November 14, 2006, July 24, 2007, November 14, 2008) 2nd Logo (Still variants) (1984-) 3rd Logo (1995-1997) 4th Logo (1997-June 20, 2003, 2010) 5th Logo (August 26, 2001-) 6th Logo (Guitar Hero: Warriors of Rock variant) (September 24, 2010)
1st Logo (1979-1991, November 19, 2002, November 14, 2006, July 24, 2007, November 14, 2008)
Logo: Copyright info for the game's year of release appears. It then moves upward, with the Activision logo (just the word "ACTIVISION" written in custom font with "V" horns expanded to the top and connected to the letter "T", and a rainbow attached to the back of the "A", respectively) appearing from below.
On Activision Anthology, the logo is redone in good quality. Also, the rainbow appears from the left, and pulls the Activision logo on-screen from the right. The logo, now complete, then flashes. The variant is based on the animation of the logo used in Activision adverts from the 1980's. The music was used in the ads as well. Activision's motto from the era was "We put you in the game".
Some Atari 2600 games don't have the rainbow attached to the "A".
The rainbow's color is different on some Atari 2600 games.
Technique: None. For the variant, sprite-based animation.
Music/Sounds: None. On the variant, a brief brass-synth rock ensemble plays.
It is seen on some Amiga games from the company, as well as on the bottom of the screen when an Activision game for Atari 2600 is inserted and running. It also reappears when the game ends. Both A Collection of Activision Classic Games on PlayStation and Activision Anthology on PlayStation 2 keep the logos intact on all games emulated on the discs.
The variation is only seen on the PlayStation 2 version of Activision Anthology. It doesn't appear on Activision Hits Remixed for PSP or Activision Anthology for iOS, as the former used the 5th logo instead and the latter did not use the variant. This logo also made surprise appearances on the PlayStation 2 game Guitar Hero Encore: Rocks the 80s and the Nintendo DS game Guitar Hero On Tour: Decades.
2nd Logo (Still variants) (1984-)
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Logo: We see the Activision logo in white, and this time the rainbow is gone.
Variants: There are a lot of variants of this logo.
On Ghostbusters II, the logo is blue with a thin red outline. "Presents" is seen below.
On X-Kaliber 2097, the logo is seen on a completely blue background.
On some games, like the SNES version of MechWarrior, MechWarrior 3050 and Radical Rex, the logo is on a blue background with scattered white fragments.
On the Sega CD and Atari Jaguar versions of Pitfall: The Mayan Adventure, the camera pans down to the brown rocky logo standing in animated water and a jungle.
On Zork Nemesis, the logo is white with "presents" below.
On Shanghai 2: Dragon's Eye, the logo is colored in gradient blue and brown (a reflection of the sky and the ground).
On HyperBlade, the light blue logo is seen on a futuristic blue and gray background.
On some GBC and GBA games, the logo is blue with a white outline.
On the GBA version of Shrek 2, the logo is made of green rocks in a swamp. The onion carriage from the movie can be seen strolling in front of it.
On the GBA version of Pitfall: The Lost Expedition, the logo is engraved on a stone wall with carvings of deities on it. It then pans upward to show the Torus Games logo.
On the GBA version of Shark Tale, the logo is made out of green graffiti on a brick wall. The shorties from the movie spray it before swimming away.
On the GBA version of Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events, the logo appears like an old film, and is placed into a black-and-white filmstrip.
On Shrek 2: Beg for Mercy for GBA, the logo seen in a forest. Puss in Boots then runs under the logo.
On the GBA and DS versions of Madagascar, the background shows a crack on the yellow surface. Marty appears from the lower right and jumps over the crack.
On the GBA version of Shrek Super Slam, the logo (with a slightly blocky look) slides in from the right on a black background. It then slides to the left and the Amaze Entertainment logo appears in its place.
On the DS version of Shrek Super Slam, the logo (in 3D) is seen in a pond in the titular character's swamp. It then pans to the right to show the Amaze Entertainment logo.
On the trailer for Quake 4, the logo has a crystallized orange look.
On the GBA version of Over the Hedge, the logo is made of blue and yellow flowers on some grass in the woods. This sequence is interactive, as you can move RJ (one of the characters) around it.
On the DS version of Over the Hedge, the logo is seen on a bag of potato chips.
On the GBA version of Over the Hedge: Hammy Goes Nuts, the logo is seen on a television screen.
On the GBA version of Spider-Man 3, the logo is shown underneath a picture of a meteorite flying through a skyline.
On the DS version of Spider-Man 3, the logo gets pulled by the titular hero's web-line against a black background with a spider-web, a smaller Activision logo and some hexagons.
On the GBA version of Shrek the Third, we see a pirate ship sailing through a sea with Shrek, Donkey and Puss aboard, and we see them sail pass a large wooden sign with the logo in red on it.
On the DS version of Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa, the logo slides in from the left and squishes itself before settling and sliding away against an African background.
On both Transformers: War for Cybertron: Autobots and Decepticons for DS, the logo is seen on a starfield background and there are blue (for Autobots) or red (for Decepticons) borders.
On the DS version of GoldenEye 007, the logo is black with a golden outline and two golden borders at the top and bottom of the screen.
On the DS version of SpongeBob SquarePants: Plankton's Robotic Revenge, the logo is light blue and appears in front of an aquatic background with flowers.
Technique: Depends on the variant, but usually none.
Music/Sounds: None or the opening theme of the game.
Availability: Seen on the games mentioned above on their respected platforms using their respected variants. It is currently used in tandem with the fifth logo.
Legacy: The still version of the logo comes untamed from the very early years of existence.
3rd Logo (1995-1997)
Logo: The Activision logo is made out of stone (and in perspective), which is posed against a cloud background and it hangs above the water surface with its reflection in it, which is waving.
Technique: CGI.
Music/Sounds: The sound of the water waves. Sometimes, the game's background music is heard.
Availability: Rare. Appears on Activision's earlier Saturn and PlayStation games such as Blast Chamber, Grand Tour Racing '98 and Blood Omen: Legacy of Kain. It can be also seen on PC games as well, such as the PC versions of Pitfall: The Mayan Adventure and Earthworm Jim: Special Edition.
4th Logo (1997-June 20, 2003, 2010)
Logo: We start out with a black screen. After a few seconds, a piece of the screen breaks out, revealing a beam of light. More pieces break out, and more light emits through the holes. The light begins to change color as more pieces are breaking out. As all the pieces fly off-screen, the Activision logo is shown. It glows purple-blue for a few seconds, and then vanishes via a TV power off-like effect by zooming in blurring, and then finally disappears.
There is a later and more common variant where the animation is enhanced, and the light just glows blue, and the pieces are blown out faster than usual, and the effect towards the end is different. On some games, however, the logo is sped up a little.
On the Nintendo 64 versions of both Vigilante 8 games, the logo is white and in 3D. After a few seconds, the logo turns blue, squishes itself and disappears.
On Star Trek titles published by the company, the logo hangs in space and it's plain white and doesn't glow. Then, the Starship Enterprise flies from the left side of the screen and blows the logo to ashes.
On games published by Activision Value, the word "Value" in cursive appears on the bottom of the Activision logo.
On Heavy Gear II, the logo fades out instead of disappearing.
A still version exists. It can be on either a black or white background.
Music/Sounds: The prototype variation is as follows: At the beginning, there is a choir when the screen is black, then an explosion sounds when the pieces are breaking out, accompanied by a THX-like ascending synth note when the logo is revealed. Then, an electric power-off sound when the logo disappears. On the later variant, the music and sounds were enhanced.
Music/Sounds Variants:
On the PlayStation version of Spider-Man (the 2000 game of the same name), the last second of the audio is cut off.
On the still version, none or the opening theme of the game.
Availability: Common.
Appears on PlayStation, Dreamcast and PC games from the era such as Dark Reign 2, Vilgante 8 and its sequel, Vilgante 8: 2nd Offense, SiN, Tony Hawk's Pro Skater and its sequel, Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 2 (PlayStation and Dreamcast versions only), X-Men: Mutant Academy, the PlayStation and Dreamcast versions of both Toy Story 2: Buzz Lightyear to the Rescue! and Buzz Lightyear of Star Command, Toy Story Racer, BattleZone (the 1998 PC game based on the 1980 arcade game of the same name), Asteroids (the 1998 remake of the 1979 arcade game), A Collection of Activision Classic Games for the Atari 2600 and its sister game, A Collection of Classic Games for the Mattel Intellevision, Pitfall 3D: Beyond the Jungle, Spider-Man (the 2000 game; excluding it's PC version, which has the logo below), Apocalypse, Tai Fu: Wrath of the Tiger, Heavy Gear and its sequel, Heavy Gear II. It can also be seen on Orphen: Scion of Sorcery and the North American release of Bloody Roar 3 (the European release has the 10th Virgin Interactive logo instead, and the Japanese release outright omits it), which are the only PlayStation 2 games to use this logo.
This logo is kept on the iOS version of Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 2, but the first 2 seconds of this logo are cut off. As of 2014 however, due to incompatibility with iOS versions past 7 on video playback, the game was removed from the App Store.
The still version appears on games by this company, like some of the aforementioned games for Nintendo 64 and Game Boy Color (not counting the N64 version of THPS2 released in 2001, it used the Activision O2 brand instead, and the GBC version of Toy Story 2: Buzz Lightyear to the Rescue!, which was instead published by THQ). The logo described above is rare, as it appears mostly on some games for the PC and PlayStation from 1997-1998 like Nightmare Creatures, Dark Reign: The Future of War and Zork: Grand Inquisitor.
The Star Trek variant appears on Star Trek titles published by the company like Star Trek: Invasion, Star Trek: Away Team, Star Trek: Voyager - Elite Force and its sequel, and Star Trek: Bridge Commander.
The Activision Value variant is seen on low priced PC games such as the PC version of The House of the Dead 2 and Boards and Blades 2.
5th Logo (August 26, 2001-)
Logo: On a black background with many different symbols sliding in from many areas, we see the "V" swooping in from the right getting to the center. Then, the letters "A", "C", "T", three "I"'s, "S" "O" and "N" appear from different areas spinning quickly around the "V". Then, all the letters quickly connect into the word "ACTIVISION", in the similar font as the past logos as the background disappears and the very dark light rays appear. The logo quickly zooms into us, shaking for a brief moment and the rays dye out. The logo turns two-dimensional and fades out after a couple of seconds.
Starting with Call of Duty 2 in 2005, there is an elaborate HD version of the logo, which doesn't have the blur and the background is a bit darker. Also, there is a widescreen version of it depending on the selected resolution.
There is a still version, as well as a color inverted version.
Sometimes, and on later revisions, the logo cuts to black early at the end.
On the PlayStation 2 version of X-Men: Next Dimension, the logo plays at a lower frame rate.
On some games, such as the console versions of Shrek 2, the PlayStation 2 version of Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen and Ty the Tasmanian Tiger 3: The Night of the Quinkan, the logo is horizontally squished.
On the console versions of Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events, the logo is slowed down slightly.
On the Wii version of Tony Hawk's Downhill Jam, the logo has a slight tinge of green.
The logo is also been rendered in 60 frames per second in some games.
On 007: Quantum of Solace, the logo (without the "O") forms stylishly on a dark red and black background with a red wavy line below it. A red circle appears like the gun barrel from the James Bond movie openings and becomes the "O". The logo then disappears as we transition to the Treyarch logo. The PlayStation 2 version has the regular variant instead.
On Call of Duty: World At War, it appears after the Treyarch logo, and is black and white with a projector effect. When the logo ends, it cuts out like a projector.
On Prototype, the logo, with a red outline, glitches on an interlaced red background that flickers, and cuts away, followed by the Radical Entertainment logo.
On Guitar Hero 5, the logo is projected on to a building, with the RedOctane logo in blue below it.
On Band Hero, the logo is formed by a neon pink cardiogram. It then flashes, transitioning to the Neversoft logo.
On DJ Hero 2, the logo halts after it zooms in, but doesn't turn two-dimensional. It then begins to zoom and spin back and forth as the colors began to offset, and rewinds to the beginning, as if you're scratching a record on a turntable. Then the logo plays again, but with the FreeStyleGames logo instead.
On Call of Duty: Black Ops, the logo also comes after the Treyarch logo, but this time it has red numbers, "Presents" next to it, and 2 Bell UH-1 Iroquois helicopters flying in the distance before it fades to white.
On Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 and Modern Warfare Remastered, the logo appears on a green and white radio wave/heartbeat monitor background and dissolves shortly after. The Infinity Ward and Sledgehammer Games logos follow afterwards in a similar manner. On the latter game, the logo appears in a slightly different way.
On Prototype 2, the logo appears after the Radical Entertainment logo, and flickers in a ghoulish white color on what appears to be a CCTV monitor while zooming in slightly.
On Call of Duty: Black Ops II, the logo is on a beige background with some war footage, including blood dripping from a hanging pendant, a T-72 tank driving, soldiers marching, a man's face burning, Ronald Reagan giving a speech, and a Boeing AH-64 Apache flying towards us, before coming to the logo, with some text above reading "THE CALM HAS ENDED. THEY ARE BEGINNING TO RETURN.", and "PRESENTS" under it before it cuts to black.
On Call of Duty: Ghosts, the logo is formed from mauve shards of glass. After a few seconds, the logo disintegrates and the remains of it form into the Infinity Ward logo.
On Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare, the logo, in golden, wipes in on a brown background with particles flying everywhere.
On Call of Duty: Black Ops III, the logo forms after the Treyarch logo, where it consists of black buildings, which form the logo.
On Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare, the logo forms in a computer graphic-like fashion on a starfield background.
On Call of Duty: WWII, the logo (with a more three-dimensional look) fades in on a black background with some fog and barely visible film scratches while zooming in slightly. The Sledgehammer Games and Raven Software logos follow in the same manner.
On Call of Duty: Black Ops 4, the logo is superimposed on some archive footage, with "PRESENTS" below it. On later updates, the logo is positioned over gameplay.
On Call of Duty: Modern Warfare (2019), the logo appears in a similar manner to the Modern Warfare 3/Remastered variant, but it is blue, has footage of soldiers inside it and is also interlaced.
On Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War, the logo is on a glass wall with a map of the world, specifically Hainan in China.
On Call of Duty: Vanguard, the logo is similar to the the WWII variant, but is sepia-toned and has particles flying in the background like in the Advanced Warfare variant.
On Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II (2022), the logo in green zooms towards us on a dark green computerized background, before scrolling down and leaving a ghostly trail of the logo.
Music/Sounds: Many swirling and whooshing sounds as the letters spin, followed by a deep bang when the logo zooms in quickly.
On some games like the PlayStation 2 version of Wreckless: The Yakuza Missions and Shrek: Smash & Crash Racing, the sounds are higher pitched.
On Tenchu: Wrath of Heaven and its Xbox port Return From Darkness, the sounds are heavily compressed.
On 007: Quantum of Solace, we hear a timpani roll that slowly segues into the iconic James Bond theme.
Starting in 2009 with Marvel Ultimate Alliance 2, the whooshing sounds and the bang are different. However, some games, like Transformers: Devastation and Spyro: Reignited Trilogy, retain the original sounds.
On DJ Hero 2, we hear the whooshing sounds from the regular variant during the first five seconds, followed a synthesized whoosh when the logo halts, turntable sounds when the logo spins, and rewinding sounds when the logo reverts to the beginning. The whooshing sounds play again when the FreeStyle letters swirl, but we hear a different bang along with along with a male voice shouting "Uh!" when the logo zooms in quickly.
On Crash Bandicoot: N. Sane Trilogy, Dr. Neo Cortex (voiced by Lex Lang) announces, "Activision presents...a smashing blast from the past!".
On Crash Team Racing: Nitro Fueled, the speech is the same, but announced by another narrator.
Availability: Current, and very common. It appeared on many games published by the company since Spider-Man 2: Enter Electro. Notable examples of where you can find it on include X-Men: Mutant Academy 2, X-Men: Next Dimension, Pitfall: The Lost Expedition, Shrek 2, Shark Tale, Madagascar, the Spider-Man games from the aforementioned Enter Electro to The Amazing Spider-Man 2, the Call of Duty series prior to World at War, as well as many other games including the Tony Hawk series starting with Tony Hawk's Underground, the True Crime series, X-Men Legends and its sequel, Vampire: The Masquerade: Bloodlines, Gun, The Movies, Over the Hedge, the first two Marvel Ultimate Alliance games, and Bee Movie Game, among many others. The HD version appears on later games for Xbox 360, PS3, PC, and Wii among others starting with Call of Duty 2, as well as Singularity, the 007 games from GoldenEye 007 (2010) to 007 Legends, the Skylanders series, Family Guy: Back to the Multiverse, Deadpool, and Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy. This logo strangely does not appear on Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 (the 2009 game). This logo is still used, despite being mostly replaced by its custom variants on newer titles (especially the Call of Duty ones), as it recently appeared on Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1+2, as well as Crash Bandicoot 4: It's About Time.
6th Logo (Guitar Hero: Warriors of Rock variant) (September 24, 2010)
Logo: We see the Activision logo in the same style as the past logos standing on a molten rock, as lava flows through the rock and splatters all around. Other logos appear in the same way.
Technique: The lava flowing through the molten rock and splattering below.
Music/Sounds: A rock-like tune along with sounds of lava bubbling and splattering.
Availability: Only seen on Guitar Hero: Warriors of Rock.
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Despite the efforts of many groups and partners working to alleviate poverty, national trends concerning wealth are disconcerting because they appear to be moving in the wrong direction. For example, according to The Urban Institute, approximately 30 percent of American households live from paycheck to paycheck, without an adequate financial safety net. The Pew Research Center has found that disparities in wealth between Native populations and white populations are pronounced, while wealth gaps between white households and households of other races and ethnicities are widening.
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"We need people in our country but they have to come in legally and they have to have merit," Trump said.
Migrants who are denied asylum may still be eligible for other forms of protection, including "withholding of removal," in which migrants aren't deported to their home countries but have no pathway to obtaining a green card or citizenship.
Trump's extraordinary use of presidential power comes as a widely covered caravan of migrants is traveling through Mexico toward the U.S. border. Currently, the caravan is estimated to include 4,000 to 5,000 migrants who left Mexico City early Friday morning to head north to the city of Querétaro.


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How Reese Witherspoon's New Lifestyle Brand Stacks Up Against Goop, Honest and Preserve
"Cowboy boots or heels?" asks an introductory questionnaire on Draper James, the breezy ecommerce site-slash-blog that marks Reese Witherspoon's foray into lifestyle entrepreneurship. The actress's response? Cowboy boots, of course.
"Draper James is inspired by my romance, my love of the South," she explains in a welcome video, "combined with the modern woman that I am today."
If Gwyneth Paltrow's lifestyle hub, Goop, is a study in unfettered minimalism and Blake Lively's Preserve is an oddly ominous wormhole into American artisanship, Draper James – which is named for Witherspoon's maternal grandparents – is all chirpy Southern charm. Whimsical typography and baby blue backdrops are accented by photos of the actress sipping tea by the pool, for instance, or posing near a wall of shrubs.
Goop's Gwyneth Paltrow and Blake Lively of Preserve
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While Witherspoon isn't the first Hollywood starlet to try her hand at business (yesterday, Lady Gaga announced a forthcoming line of organic, grain-free pet food via Instagram,) it's a transition that has proven tricky to navigate.
Related: What Blake Lively Has Learned From Her Critics: 'You Can't Be an Entrepreneur for Other People.'
The somewhat self-righteous prospect of multimillionaires preaching lifestyle advice has inspired seething cynicism – from Paltrow's exorbitant product picks and health advice (vaginal steaming, anyone?) to Beyonce's fledgling vegan food line ("I don't really cook, but I'm a really good taste tester," the singer told The New York Times.)
On the other hand, it has led to some astronomical success stories. Jessica Alba's The Honest Company, an eco-friendly baby and family range, cinched a $70 million funding round last year at a $1 billion valuation, with an IPO undoubtedly looming. As a result, Alba's personal fortune is now estimated at $200 million.
Honest founders Christopher Gavigan and Jessica Alba
Image credit: Honest Company | Twitter
Like Honest, Draper James is more brand than blog, and Witherspoon, who is the company's majority shareholder, will vend a vast array of product categories – from $148 jeans to a $40 'Hush Y'all' phone case to a $400 sterling silver bowl. A 3,000-square-foot store is slated to open in Nashville, Tenn. this fall.
Related: Jessica Alba's Startup Raises $70 Million as It Prepares to Go Public
And like Preserve, Witherspoon is honing a local focus. While 70 percent of the range is made in the U.S., 40 percent of the items will be sourced from the South. Though it ultimately proved untenable, the initial goal at the company was to hire only Southerners, Draper James CEO Andrea Hyde told WWD.
Draper James also touts a charitable tie-in alongside the nonprofit Girls, Inc. – though other sites have been panned for their misguided attempts at altruism. On Preserve, Lively set a goal that included giving precisely "2,700 children a warm hoodie" and Paltrow famously failed the food stamp challenge last month.
While the ultimate viability of these ventures remains to be seen, the original lifestyle maven, Martha Stewart, is warming up to the idea of some competition – though just barely. Stewart has slammed Lively and Paltrow in the past, calling Preserve "stupid." But on second look, she tells Us Weekly, the products on the ladies' respective sites are "interesting."
As for Witherspoon? "I don't know Reese, I've never met her, but I'm sure she'll do a good job."
Related: Is Martha Stewart the Mentor From Hell?
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Company Town Blog
The Morning Fix: Duh, settling! Netflix stumbles. Emmys tumble.
By Joe Flint
Sept. 20, 2011 7:30 AM PT
After the coffee. Before finding out why I didn't get a genius grant.
The Skinny: I hope I remember to watch the premiere of CBS's 'Unforgettable.' Sorry, couldn't resist. I thought Ashton Kutcher was fine on 'Two and a Half Men,' but I'd be lying if I didn't say I missed that Vatican assassin Charlie Sheen. Speaking of Sheen, Tuesday's headlines include his almost-done deal to settle his differences with Warner Bros. Also, how Netflix has fallen out of favor and a look at how Slacker uses actual disc jockeys to pick songs it plays. How quaint.
Duh, settling. Charlie Sheen and Warner Bros. are near a deal to end their ugly legal battle over the studio's firing of the star of CBS's 'Two and a Half Men.' Sheen who once had dreams of getting $100 million from his old bosses, will end up with about $25 million, to come from his participation in profits, according to the Los Angeles Times. Guess this explains why Sheen was so contrite on NBC's 'The Tonight Show with Jay Leno' and on Sunday's Emmy Awards.
Growing pains. Just a couple of months ago it seemed as if Netflix was getting ready to take over the world. Its stock was flying high and analysts hailed the company as the future of entertainment with its streaming service. Now, after a controversial price increase, its stock is tumbling. Furthermore, content is getting tougher to come by as Hollywood starts to rethink its relationship with the company. A look at the woes of Netflix from the Los Angeles Times, Wall Street Journal, Bloomberg, New York Post and Hollywood Reporter.
Sorry. News Corp. is offering millions of dollars to one of the victims of phone hacking done by the media giant's now-closed News of the World. The family of Milly Dowler, which has not taken any legal action against the paper for hacking into the murdered teenager's voice mails when she first vanished, would get about $3.1 million. News Corp. would also donate $1.6 million to charity. More from Reuters and News Corp.'s Wall Street Journal.
Sticking around. Universal Pictures Chairman Adam Fogelson has signed a new deal with his bosses at Comcast that will keep him in the driver's seat through 2014. Fogelson will continue to report to Universal Studios chief Ron Meyer, but he also will report to new NBCUniversal Chief Executive Steve Burke. Also expected to get a new deal is Donna Langley, Fogelson's co-chairman. Details from Variety.
Inside the Los Angeles Times: Robert Lloyd on Ashton Kutcher's debut on 'Two and a Half Men.' Ratings for the Emmys tumbled, thanks to the NFL. Alex Pham on where to go when you are sick of over-the-air radio.
-- Joe Flint
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Joe Flint is a former staff writer for the Los Angeles Times.


SACRAMENTO, CA [March 28, 2019]--A wine tasting tour of California doesn't have to require hours in the car driving from tasting room to tasting room. Dozens of bed and breakfast inns are clustered around California's wine country towns, making it easy to park, stay overnight and sip around town on foot. These California inns are perfect pairings with wine-tasting adventure for their convenience and welcoming wine country hospitality.
The intimate and luxuriously cozy Lavender, A Four Sisters Inn, sits in the heart of the village of Yountville. This historic Napa Valley farmhouse-turned-inn combines the warm colors of Provence with contemporary design elements to create a vibrant setting. One of the top viticultural regions in the world, Napa Valley is home to a diversity of wine producers, from boutique tasting rooms in rustic barns to stately and formal chateaus. There are more than a dozen tasting rooms within a few blocks, but guests can also take a spin on complimentary bicycles to cruise to nearby vineyards.
Also in Yountville, Maison Fleurie brings French flair to Napa Valley. Its historic brick main building and gorgeous flower garden have been local landmarks for over 100 years. Finely crafted furniture, rich fabrics, and a huge brick fireplace enrich the ambiance. Guests can choose to ditch their cars and walk to the many wine tasting rooms right in the village or borrow Maison Fleurie's bicycles to explore the surrounding wine country. After a day of wine tasting, the inn's outdoor swimming pool and hot tub await, as do local wine and hors d'oeuvres in a cozy gathering room.
The Wine Way and Craftsman Inns offer original Craftsman architecture alongside modern amenities, and both are within walking or biking distance to over 20 Calistoga wineries and tasting rooms. Both inn feature delightful rooms with tranquil colors and cozy furnishings that complement the original turn-of-the-century style. Tasting rooms are as close as across the street, and there are nearly a dozen wineries within a short bike ride. Surrounded by vineyards and some of the finest wineries in Napa Valley, Calistoga is the ideal setting for the wine enthusiast.
Hanford House Inn is a luxury bed and breakfast in historic downtown Sutter Creek, the heart of the Sierra Foothills wine region. Long before Napa was the center of wine culture in California, the rolling foothills of the Sierra Nevada were home to some of the most fruitful wineries in the state. There are 11 tasting rooms within walking distance of Hanford House Inn. Each room at the inn blends modern urban living with a nod to the historic setting. The innkeepers pour complimentary glasses of local wine each evening.
The Inn at Sonoma blends the modern, sophisticated luxury of a boutique hotel with the traditional ambiance of a bed and breakfast. Located just a block-and-a-half from the historic Sonoma Plaza, the inn is within easy walking distance of more than two dozen wine tasting rooms. In fact, eleven are less than a block away. Guests can explore slightly farther afield by hopping on one of the inn's bicycles, picking up some locally produced cheese, bread and olives from a local purveyor, then enjoying it all with a bottle of local wine on the Plaza.
The Haydon Street Inn is an upscale B&B just five blocks from downtown Healdsburg and a short walk or bike ride away to a romantic picnic at one of the wineries in Dry Creek Valley, Russian River Valley or Alexander Valley. A stay at the inn includes a complimentary wine tasting passport. The inn's co-owner was formerly the executive chef at Churchill Downs, and each evening, the inn hosts a wine reception to showcase their olive oil pressed on the property, pizzas from their wood-fired oven, and of course, local wines.
In the heart of Los Olivos, the Fess Parker Wine Country Inn is a quiet retreat amid Santa Barbara County's wine country. Whether heading out on a horseback vineyard tour, enjoying complimentary wine tastings at the inn's Epiphany tasting room a few blocks away, or touring any of the additional 20-plus tasting rooms within walking distance of the property, guests will find no shortage of wine-related adventures. Complimentary with every guest stay is a bottle of Fess Parker Winery's Santa Rita Hills Pinot Noir and breakfast made from ingredients grown at the Fess Parker Ranch just seven miles away.
Centrally located in Solvang, The Landsby is within walking distance of five tasting rooms. The Landsby's Local Winery Guide highlights nearby tasting rooms and offers complimentary and two-for-one tastings. Featuring clean, contemporary design with a traditional Scandinavian aesthetic, the hotel's airy guestrooms are finished with blonde woods, brushed brass accents, and hand-crafted furnishings. The property's outdoor garden lounge provides an oasis for guests to relax and unwind among lush landscaping and romantically lit trees. Mad & Vin, The Landsby's signature restaurant, specializes in wine country-inspired cuisine with fresh, seasonal ingredients from California's central coast.
The Four Diamond-rated Santa Ynez Inn offers an atmosphere of understated, unspoiled luxury coupled with warm hospitality, for those seeking an indulgent wine country getaway. Nestled in the heart of Santa Ynez near restaurants, shops, and world-class tasting rooms, the inn offers a Tasting Passport to guests that include complimentary tastings at over a dozen wineries and tasting rooms in the valley, including a couple that are just a short walk away. Afterwards, guests make their way back to the inn with the wine they've scored for a relaxing evening by the outdoor fire pits.
In Santa Barbara wine country town of Los Alamos, the Victorian Mansion is a one-of-a-kind, luxury-themed bed and breakfast featuring six masterfully themed suites. It's also within walking distance of four wine tasting rooms on wine trails made famous by the movie Sideways. Each room at the mansion is an immersive experience delighting all the senses, complete with hand-painted murals and tiles, hidden bathrooms, and themes that include The 50's, Gypsy, Roman, Egyptian, Pirate, and French suites. Each morning a gourmet breakfast magically appears in each guest's suite via a private food butler.
Carmel-by-the-Sea's L'Auberge Carmel offers guests the chance to discover Monterey County wines, including vintages from Salinas, Carmel Valley and Santa Lucia Highlands. With 10 tasting rooms within walking distance, guests can easily enjoy a self-guided tour of the region's wine story. There's also the option of sampling from the 4,500-bottle wine collection at L'Auberge's on-site Aubergine restaurant, a list that features great wines from around the world but with a focus on Monterey County and France. The inn's guest rooms feature fine linens, down bedding, spacious baths with radiant floor heating, hand-hammered copper sinks.
Also nestled in Carmel-by-the-Sea, Tradewinds Carmel is an oasis of tranquility, with a meditation garden and design that reflects a fusion of Asian and tropical elements. The inn was featured as one of Architectural Digest's most glamorous hotels, one of Forbes Travel Guide's best small hotels, and one of Coastal Living's world's top inns. Guests will find tasting rooms, wine bars, and bottle shops all within walking distance. The inn offers a Wine Package which includes a two-night stay, discount wine tasting cards, continental breakfast, and a $75 dining certificate. Package rates start at $533 per night plus tax.
Ojai Valley's Lavender Inn invites guests to escape to inviting rooms, scrumptious breakfasts on a garden-view veranda, and a magical location within walking or biking distance of six tasting rooms. Once Ojai's first schoolhouse, the historic inn now features an on-site spa, culinary classes taught by visiting chefs, and seven antique-filled rooms that offer garden views, fireplaces, and balconies. Just steps away from the inn, Casabarranca Winery showcases its organic wines, Majestic Oak Vineyard sports a lovely courtyard patio, and the newly renovated Ojai Vineyard offers an intimate setting next to the Ojai Art Center.
For more information on these and other CABBI inns, visit www.cabbi.com.


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Death-bed wills: a cautionary tale
A very sad story was reported in the days before Christmas 2015.
A brother and sister were in court over a disputed deathbed will, the brother claiming that the latter had been disinherited by a new will made in the last few days before their mother's death. The validity of the new will was challenged by the sister.
The case went against the brother – a decision reached in the early part of 2014. At the end of the trial, the court found that the brother had 'simulated' his mother's signature on the later will. To find out more about deathbed wills read our deathbed wills page.
A little more detail
The story of the case is truly tragic – on a personal level it's a catalogue of illness, mistrust, family antagonism and hostility; and on a practical level it's an object lesson in estate planning and the cost, emotionally and financially, of getting things wrong. And who would care to be an object lesson in that?
To start with – and to finish with – there was conflicting evidence as to whether the mother had signed the will, in whose presence, and who had signed as witnesses. The recollections of people at the main trial were of varying reliability and credibility – some of which is to be expected when you consider that they were talking about events three years previously.
Added to that, there was more than a hint of attempting to persuade a witness to follow a particular story.
Finally, and perhaps most sadly, was the comment of the judge to the effect that the brother had been motivated by a 'sense of entitlement' born of his closer relationship to his mother and his more attentive care of her in her illness. When families go to law, there are bound to be scars.
Nearly 21 months later, the Court Appeal upheld the judge's decision – on an appeal which was based largely on questions of fairness in the proceedings, not on the facts of the case. The net result is that the legal costs of the proceedings – which fall to the brother – are almost double the total size of the estate. If you remember Bleak House, you'll catch the echoes of Jarndyce v Jarndyce.
It may never be known for sure whether the mother did, as the son claimed, intend to disinherit her daughter. If so, there were some essential steps that would have had to be taken.
Obviously you can't sign a will for someone else – unless they're blind or illiterate (and, even then, you wouldn't be signing in their name.) Even if someone thinks they're following the wishes of the testator, they can't do that.
The need for witnesses to be independent, willing and competent is obvious – but think about what that means. In this case, the nurse who witnessed the will didn't know what the document was – and would not have witnessed it if she had known. Now, a witness is only a witness to a signature, and technically they don't have to know what the document is; but if they've asked and are misled, that might throw their independence and willingness into question.
And you can't simply disinherit a family member and expect that to be the end of it. As the judge pointed out, even if the later will had been valid, the daughter would have succeeded in an action for provision to be made to her out of the estate: there's an Act of Parliament which makes that possible.
Think of it like this: if you died without a will, your nearest family members would take the estate in proportions set out by the Act. If you really planned to use your will to disinherit someone who would fall into that category, you need to be very thorough. The law doesn't like it when families and dependants are cut of out inheritance unless there is very good reason.
At the end of this sorry tale are various people, none of whom, we suspect, is much the happier for the experience – including those caught up innocently in the quarrel. Uncertainty and disagreement over an estate which might have gone some way to making life better for several people has left at least one of them destitute.
We can't imagine that the fractures in the family relationship are readily capable of healing. Neither can we imagine that the mother – whomever she intended to benefit – would have been satisfied at where things have ended up.
Plan, plan, plan
It really does make sense to plan your estate, to be clear with those whom you expect to leave behind after your death, and to do things properly.
So take a look at our section on Making a will. And do it right.
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What is most important when considering a Sacramento rental property renovation? The kitchen is often the focal point of the home. So what are the must haves, and what can you pass on when renovating the kitchen? Andrew Shearer of Sacramento Handyman dives into the rental property kitchen to break it down.
Owning a rental in Sacramento is an excellent source of extra income. When starting out with a rental property or after a tenant moves out, it may be necessary to make upgrades to the unit to drive in new tenants. The most popular update that will attract the most attention are renovations done to the kitchen. A kitchen, nine times out of 10 is what sells a renter or buyer on a potential home.
After opting to take the plunge and revamp your rental's kitchen, there are some essential rules to follow, namely, what should you invest in and what should you pass over. There are numerous aspects of the kitchen you can improve or change, but not all of them will give you the biggest bang for the buck.
Before getting into the tasks you should take on versus the ones to leave alone, let's discuss cost. Rental units are meant to make you money, correct? For most individuals this means trying to get a renovation done on the cheap. Underspending and cutting corners could end up hurting you long term, and even in the short term.
Reusing or repurposing materials is one-way people try to save money on a renovation. However, some elements just aren't in the best of shape. Reusing specific materials won't last as long as new ones, which means you will be spending more money to replace a feature a year or two down the road. Countertops can make or break the whole appearance of the kitchen and is also the most considerable expense in most cases. If your current countertops are chipped, cracked, or made from cheap material, it might serve you better to pay a little more to get a high-quality countertop. Renters in Sacramento will appreciate the quality, and you will be able to ask a bit more rent with higher-end features.
If you have just purchased a rental property in Sacramento, and are considering changing the layout of the kitchen, you may want to reconsider. A layout change is a costly endeavor. Once you start taking cabinet, counters, and flooring out, you will end up with more things to replace or repair. This, on top of hiring a professional plumber to reroute pipes, might not be worth it. Take a glance at the layout and decide if it is functional. In most cases, changing the design is unnecessary.
3. Are New Appliances Required?
Are the existing appliances older?
Are the appliances faulty, or have you had to make several repairs to them?
If you answered yes to any of these questions, then it might be a good idea to upgrade the appliances. Renters in Sacramento appreciate new, updated appliances. The excellent news for you is more modern appliances will come with a warranty and be virtually maintenance free for at least a few years.
In general, it is a much simpler and cost-effective idea to repurpose cabinets. In rental units, using just a different stain or paint can breathe life back into an outdated kitchen. If doors or drawers are broken and unrepairable, replacing a single cabinet will be well worth the fix. There is no need to throw out the cabinets and replace with new ones if the old ones are in good working order. In many cases, it is just best to pass over spending money on new cabinets. *Tip* Change out the hardware to match other features in the kitchen. This is an inexpensive solution that will create a fantastic appearance.
Flooring is a problematic feature to approach. Deciding on whether or not to scrap what you have will often come down to condition and age. If the flooring is old, cracked, or simply hideous, exchanging it for a cost-effective laminate or tile that is on sale might help you to reel in new tenants. Flooring is one of those features of the kitchen that will be a focal point. Also, don't forget to match the counters and cabinets.
The sink is a central feature of the kitchen and provides a necessary function. Many Sacramento property owners think this is a place you should spend money upgrading. However, a cheaper solution is just to replace the fixtures such as the faucet. Typically stainless steel kitchen sinks are enough for renters, but having a new faucet and sprayer can make a huge distinction in the overall look. Pass over replacing the sink basin, and simply upgrade the fixtures.
When considering updates to the kitchen on your Sacramento rental property renovation project, keep your costs in mind. If you will be replacing fixtures or features, spend the money on higher quality materials. In doing so, you will have products that last longer and require less maintenance, translating into savings in the long run on your rental property investment.
Andrew Shearer owns and operates Sacramento Handyman, a local handyman service company. His company provides valuable assistance with modifications to homes for the elderly as well as general home improvement needs. He is exceptionally knowledgeable on topics of repairs and improvements to make a home function correctly and safely. Visit SacramentoHandyman.com to learn more.


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The Polemidkia tree, which is rarely found in Cyprus, thrives in the area
Pano Polemidia is a village in the Limassol district 6 kilometres northwest of the city.
Photo: Giannis Gregoriou
In the south, the west and the north it borders with Kato Polemidia while to the east it borders with the municipality of Limassol. The Garyllis River also passes through the village.
It is noteworthy that the village was twinned with Maritsa of Rhodes on June 22, 1997 and with the Law Municipality of Kos on August 26, 2006, this municipality no longer exists. Photo: Χάρης Σιαπουτής
Historical Elements:
In mediaeval sources the village is referred to as "Polemidia", without any distinction between Pano and Kato Polemidia.
The Carmelite church in Pano Polemidia, which used to be a monastery, proves that Pano Polemidia belonged to the order of the Carmelites during the Frankish rule.
The Name of the Village:
The name of Pano Polemidia, as well as the name of Kato Polemidia, is due to the deciduous Polemidkia tree, which is rarely found in Cyprus and thrives in the region. The fruits of this tree are called polemidkia or polemidia.
Churches and Sights:
Taking a stroll through the village, you will see the Byzantine church of Agia Anastasia, which is a remarkable mediaeval monument built in the late 14th century AD. As well as the church of Timios Stavros.
Photo: Kyriaki Gregoriou
Panagia Karmiotissa is an abandoned monastery, located northwest of Polemidia. The chapel is dedicated to Panagia of Eleousa and was built in the 14th century by the Carmelite monks. The church is a single aisle, without an arch, in a rectangular shape covered by a pointed arch. On one of the porches of the west wall of the church is the figure of a Carmelite monk, who unfortunately has his ears and nose damaged. To the north of the church there is a cave in the depths of which the holy shrine of the Virgin Mary springs miraculously. Many Christians come by faith and receive the sanctuary. Every year, on Holy Tuesday, Panagia Karmiotissa is inaugurated and celebrated and a large number of faithful Christians come to worship.
Photo: Giannakis Papanastasiou
In Pano Polemidia there is an industrial area consisting of 22 handcrafts and small industries blocks, there are small industries working with the fabrication of aluminium, furniture, as well as automobile mechanics. Finally, it is worth visiting the beautiful community park as well as the green areas created in the village.
Photo: Stelios Nikolaou
The population of Pano Polemidia has experienced several fluctuations over the years. More specifically in 1901 the village had only 121 inhabitants, which decreased to 95 in 1911. In 1921 they rose to 100 to decrease again to 94 in 1931. In 1946 they rose to 154 and there was a steady population increase in the village and in 1982 they reached 3,561. This increase continued in the following years to reach a population of 3,741 in 2001. According to the 2011 census, Pano Polemidia had 3,470 permanent residents.
Photo: Kyriakos Tsingis
Crops and Activities:
In the area of Pano Polemidia, varieties of wine and table grapes are cultivated, as well as carobs, cereals, fodder plants and a few vegetables and legumes.
Livestock farming was a main occupation of the Turkish Cypriot inhabitants of the village before the Turkish invasion of 1974. Nowadays, Greek Cypriot refugees who settled in the village continue to be engaged in livestock farming.
Photo:Stephanos Kyriazis


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It is said in the Ancient Texts that humans were once gods. They could create and destroy. They could call winds and dam rivers, move continents and soar through the skies. After all, gods had created humans in their likeness, physical, spiritual, and magical. In that lost age, the humans waged a war with the gods. The battle ravaged the earth, and the gods emerged victorious, stripping the humans of their powers. These powers could not be destroyed, however, and so the gods sealed them away in the Seeds, scattered across the lands. The gods were weakened and tired, and it took the last of those powers to bind the Seeds in the earth, so that they would not be reunited with human flesh. The gods then slept, leaving the earth to fall into chaos.
Diavoro stared at the glass case in front of him, containing one of the Erasaph Seeds. For thousands of years it laid in the earth, waiting for the gods' binding power to fade, until it could break free. He didn't know when the Brethren found it, or how, but they revered it, feared it. The Seed contained the awesome powers of darkness and destruction, and the cowards kept it here in a box, too frightened to reunite it with the human flesh it so desired. Diavoro wasn't afraid.
He didn't carry a torch down to the dark cavern where the Seed waited, but his eyes had adjusted enough to see the exit. They would know someone had taken the Seed, but they would not know it was him. He'd smeared his face and hands and feet black with charcoal, and he wore a black cloak. Picking up a hand-sized stone, he smashed it into the case. The sound of the shattering glass echoed in the cave, and he grabbed the Seed and ran.
As soon as he got out of the room, he heard voices echo behind him. He didn't look back, but looked ahead to be sure of his escape. He hurtled through the tunnels, making sharp turns around corners he'd taken days to memorize. The Brethren met in an underground fortress, a maze of tunnels and caves that an outsider could lose himself in forever.
Around a corner he plowed into one of the Brothers, the two of them collapsing on the ground. The impact stunned him for a moment, and he held the Seed tight to his chest. The Brother looked up at him. "My Brother, where are you going in such a hurry?" Diavoro found he'd lost his voice, and again he heard his pursuers, louder this time. He pushed himself up off the Brother and found his footing, running faster through the labyrinth.
Up ahead he could hear the sound of a rushing waterfall. His heart was pounding in his chest, and he held the Seed closer just to remind himself it was still there. The tunnel sloped upwards, and he felt himself slowing down, his legs like lead. The sound of his pursuers grew louder.
He emerged from the tunnel, stopping himself before he tumbled over the edge of a cliff. The waterfall roared to his right, crashing into a deep, churning pool below him. He looked around himself. There was no way down, other than back in the cave. Voices echoed in the tunnel, loud enough to hear over the waterfall. He was trapped.
He knelt down and covered his head with the cloak. He didn't want his pursuers to see his face, even with the charcoal.
"You've got nowhere to go. Hand over the Seed!"
Diavoro didn't turn. His heart raced, and he loosed the cord that bound his cloak together. He pulled his arms inside his sleeves, along with the Seed, so that it rested on his bare chest.
"Hand over the Seed!"
Diavoro stood slowly, calmly, and jumped.
The cool water ripped the cloak from his body, leaving him naked. He held his breath and swam under the water, using one arm to secure the Seed against his chest. When he opened his eyes the water was almost clear, except for the froth from the waterfall. He could hear the deafening roar behind him, but he'd jumped clear of the undertow. He swam until he reached the shore, spotting where a tangle of bushes dipped into the water. Surfacing there, he gasped, then looked up through the thick leaves at the cliff. The Brothers were still there, searching for him.
He set down the Seed beside him and scrubbed the charcoal off his body. His heart had calmed enough for him to notice his pulsing cock, and he felt alive and charged. He splashed his face once more, then looked up again at the Brothers. One turned to leave, while the other stayed watch.
Diavoro knew he'd bought himself some time, but there would be a search party out soon. Grabbing the Seed, he crawled into the bushes, staying low and making as little movement as possible. The branches scratched his bare skin, but he was no stranger to mobilbahis güvenilir mi pain, being one of the Brethren.
The Brethren was a fraternity dedicated to the worship of darkness. Out of darkness came the light, and out of destruction was born creation. The Brethren saw the darkness in the world, and they welcomed it, for it signaled the dawn of a new light. But the Brethren operated on the faith that with the darkness would come destruction. They were wrong. Those who wanted creation to come must first bring destruction to the world.
Diavoro emerged from the bushes in a forest where the canopy of leaves so blocked the light that only soft earth lay underneath. Only the rare patch of moss or ferns managed to survive in the shade. He walked straight ahead, the scratches from the bushes stinging on his skin.
After a while he reached a small brook and stepped in, the cold water washing over his feet, and proceeded upstream. Here there was a break in the leaves overhead, and foliage grew thick and lush. Diavoro felt the sun beating down on his neck and paused a moment, bearing his chest to the light. The heat invigorated him, and he stretched his muscles, tight from the swimming and crawling.
Farther down the brook he spotted the flowering azalea. It was a wonder to him how such a thing of beauty grew in this place. Stopping, he stepped out of the brook and inhaled its sweet aroma. Underneath the bush he found his clothes and a long cloth bandage. He pressed the Seed to his chest, using the bandage to bind it there. Then he put on his trousers and tunic, and a leather coat to hide the Seed. He rinsed his feet and slipped into his sandals, then headed out of the forest.
Once out of the forest, the town where he lived was only up the hill. It was a quiet town, with the essential blacksmith, tailor, and bar. The farm was on the other side of the town, run by Turin, a kind man whom Diavoro thought too simple, and yet the man raised beautiful horses and Diavoro had gained permission to ride one a few days after he moved there.
Diavoro was new to the town. He'd bought a house on a stipend from the Brethren, on the north side of town. It was a recruitment tool, really, for how else could a dark organization trap the innocent without using money? It always took a little persuasion for newcomers to succumb to their ideals.
He locked the door behind him, then went upstairs to his bedroom. He stripped down and unbound the Seed from his chest, laying it down on the bed. The Seed shone in the light, its glossy black surface etched with green runes. It was about the size of his fist, and shaped like a teardrop. He lay down upon it, feeling it pressed into his stomach. Only two rituals stood between his body and the power of the Seed.
A knock awoke him from his reverie. He peered out of his window and saw two of the Brethren at his door.
"Hold on a moment! I'll be right there!" he yelled. The Brothers looked up at him, and he waved then left the window. He muttered a cleaning spell, which made his skin tingle but left him without any traces of charcoal or dirt he might have missed. Normally he wouldn't use magic for cleaning, but it was very handy in a hurry. He hid the Seed under his pillow and dressed.
The Brothers smiled when he opened the door. "Hello, Diavoro, we're sorry to disturb you." It was Ilix and Varn, who served the Brethren as Protectorates of the Secrets. "Something very disturbing happened this morning, and Brother Uriel has called an emergency meeting."
Diavoro feigned surprise. "What happened? A full meeting?"
"I'll explain on the way," replied Ilix. "Get your uniform on, we can't be late."
Diavoro nodded, then went back inside. His uniform rested in a dresser in his bathroom, neatly folded. He stripped down to change.
The uniform consisted of several pieces, all made of a thin, black material that stretched to fit the natural form of the body. Its paramount purpose was to inspire lust, for the Brethren believed that unification through the power of lust brought them strength and bound them as Brothers. He first pulled on the small pouch that held his penis, which fastened by three strings, two which strung around the waist and another that strung up through the butt cheeks. He then stepped into the pants that clothed his waist to his ankles in black. The final pieces were a wide band that covered his chest, and three others, one around his neck and the others around his wrists. Over this uniform he redressed in trousers and tunic.
He met Ilix and Varn at the door. "I'm ready."
They left the town heading towards the forest, to the cliffs where the caves of the Brethren hid.
"What's going on?" Diavoro asked.
"It's the Erasaph Seed," said Ilix, "it was stolen today."
"Stolen?"
"Yes, some stranger in a black cloak broke the case and tried to escape with the Seed. Varn and I chased after him ourselves. The thief made a wrong turn and we cornered him at the waterfall overlook. mobilbahis Then, he jumped."
"He jumped?"
Ilix sighed. "Yes, and that's exactly the problem. I don't see how he could have lived, but we've been searching the shores of the pool and the river, and while his cloak has shown up his body has not. We can't find any signs that he may have escaped the waterfall, but we've only had so long to search, so something may still turn up. Nevertheless, we still need to meet and discuss it."
Varn nodded. "The powers inside that Seed are untold. It can't be released."
Diavoro's mind drifted to the Seed, but he pushed the thought out of his mind. The face often betrayed the mind.
At the entrance to the caves, the three stripped down to their uniforms and left their clothes in a room off the entrance. They then proceeded down to the main Cavern, where they found many of the Brethren already standing in a circle. Diavoro joined the circle, tapping two brothers who parted to let him in. They then resealed the circle. The man to his left placed his hand on Diavoro's butt, and Diavoro placed his left hand on the man's cock. He then placed his right hand on the other man's butt, and the man in turn placed his hand on Diavoro's cock. They all stood facing the center, where Brother Uriel stood, naked, as presiding leader over the meeting. Around Uriel were four bowls of burning oil, their flickering light casting a glow on Uriel's large pecs and thick cock. Diavoro felt the seeds of desire awaken within him, and his cock grew in his Brother's hand.
Still more Brothers joined, and for a while they remained facing the center while they waited for the circle to be complete. After a few moments of silence, Brother Uriel touched his right forefinger and middle finger to his lips, while he wrapped his left hand around his shaft. On this cue, Diavoro closed his hands around cock and butt, and felt his own cock and butt clasped in the hands of his Brothers. They held the circle for a moment, then bowed towards the center, whispering "To the Brethren of Darkness." They then knelt, ankles crossed, and folded their hands in their laps, looking up at Brother Uriel.
"As Brothers we are joined!" proclaimed Uriel, then kneeled himself. "My Brothers, it is with grave news that I called you here together today. The Erasaph Seed has been stolen." Whispers drifted around the circle. "Yes, this is truly a disaster. I can only guess that the thief wishes to activate the seed." He held up a hand, and the whispers ceased. "Do not panic just yet. The thief escaped by jumping into the pool at the bottom of the waterfall. He may no longer be alive, but we cannot be too cautious.
"Now, here is what we will do. First, we need a team of men to scour the forest and town nearby. The sooner the better. Second, we need a team of divers to look and see if the thief was lost to the waterfall, and more importantly, if the Seed is in the waters."
Diavoro anticipated this would happen. He would be expected to participate in one of the groups, and it had to be the group that searched the town. There was one other person in the Brethren, at least that he knew of, who wanted to see the Erasaph Seed released. All they had to do was get to his house and his dark magic would protect them.
"If you can stay behind to dive, please stand," said Uriel. About ten men stood. "Please go. Brother Varn will show you where the thief jumped and where to look. The rest of you, search the forest and the town around here. You are to report back here at nightfall. Is that understood?"
Diavoro nodded along with the other men.
"Then go in Brotherhood."
They stood and left, heading to the room off the entrance to retrieve their clothes. The Brethren uniform was never to be seen outside of the caves.
Diavoro walked with purpose through the forest and up the hill to his house. No doubt the others saw him, but it didn't matter. He shut the door behind him and waited for a few moments. Standing there, he noticed his pulse quicken. His eyes drifted to the table in the middle of the room, where the ancient tome detailing the Ritual of Germination lay open on the table.
The door opened and Brother Ilix walked in. Diavoro smiled, then embraced Ilix, their lips coming together in a passionate kiss. "We succeeded," he whispered, stroking Diavoro's bulge. They broke off their embrace, and Diavoro faced the door, raising his hands. He spoke ancient, long-lost words, and power blossomed around him, and he could feel it wrap itself around the house, protecting them.
"We're safe," he said, turning.
Ilix nodded. "Go Plant the Seed, and I will prepare for the ritual."
Diavoro nodded, then went up to his room.
He stripped off his clothes, then went to his drawer. Inside lay a collection of charcoal sticks. He took one and drew the ancient symbol of knowledge on his forehead, the symbol of power on his chest, and the symbol of magic on his stomach. On the bed the Seed waited, and he pulled it from mobilbahis giriş under his pillow. It gleamed with a dark luster. As he touched it, his heart beat faster. For the first time, he felt real fear. This was the end of life as he knew it. The ancient texts didn't detail what happened when the Seed germinated inside of a human.
He took a deep breath. The Seed would grow. He slipped his fore and middle finger inside his mouth, then rubbed the saliva over the surface of the Seed. The green runes turned a deep blue. He then coaxed a few drops of precum out of his cock. He rubbed it on the Seed, and the runes glowed red, like fire. As if in a trance, he laid down on the bed, holding the Seed over his chest. An eerie pull guided it onto the Symbol of Power, and he let it rest there. For a moment, all was still, and then the Seed began to emit light, blinding light, and his chest burned.
Diavoro screamed. The Seed seared his chest, and it sent his brain reeling. He could feel an enormous pressure forcing the Seed inside him, and his body melting to accept it. All his muscles seized, and his body was filled with pain. It all lasted a moment, and then it was gone, leaving him breathless.
Heart pounding, he brushed a finger across the spot where the Seed entered his chest, to find that the charcoal did not smear. He lifted himself up and stood, discovering that the symbols had been burned into his skin. For a brief moment, he was terrified, but some power awakened inside him, and his cock pulsed and energy bloomed in his chest. He turned towards the door, a new hunger awakened in him.
Downstairs, the room seemed transformed. All the furniture was moved to the outside of the room, and the carpet had been stripped off the floor. The blinds were all drawn and pinned to the wall, blocking out all sunlight, and the room was lit by eight bowls of burning oils arranged in a circle. Inside the circle, Ilix had chalked the Great Seal, the shape of the Seed caged by to curves that resembled ropes. Before long, the Seal would be burned away.
Diavoro went down and laid on top of the seal, stretching out his arms and legs, offering his body as a host for the Seed. As he lay there, Ilix emerged from the shadows. Diavoro glimpsed the fresh lines on Ilix's body in the dim light of the fires. Like Diavoro he had the symbol of knowledge on his forehead, and the symbol of magic on his stomach, but it was the symbol of sacrifice that adorned his chest. A wave of lust pulsed through him as Ilix stood over his body, holding a small leather pouch.
Smiling, Ilix reached into the bag and pulled out a handful of a dark potpourri, sprinkling the mixture of black rose petals, thyme, and pine onto Diavoro's body. They fell soft on his skin, soothing, and fueling his burning desire. Once he emptied the pouch, Ilix cast it aside, then spread his arms and proclaimed the Ancient Words, summoning the magic of the past.
The fires snuffed out, leaving them in darkness. For a moment, Diavoro heard only his breathing, and then he felt the soft caress of Ilix's hand on his cheek, a finger soothing his lips. He lifted his head, eager, and his lips found Ilix's mouth. They kissed, Diavoro thrusting his tongue into Ilix's throat. The fires sparked into life, burning a deep crimson.
Diavoro sat up, guiding Ilix's butt into his lap, so that his cock grazed Ilix's hole. He desperately wanted to fuck him, but the ritual had marked him as the vessel. Still, he kneaded Ilix's butt cheeks, feeling their full muscles in his palms. Their lips were locked, and he drank in Ilix's breath, the heat filling his lungs.
Ilix cradled Diavoro's head, stroking his hair and massaging his neck. He leaned his head back and felt Ilix's lips slide down his cheek and neck, his tongue snaking down his chest until he fastened his mouth on one of Diavoro's nipples. He hissed and stroked Ilix's cheek, feeling his body pulse with sparks of pleasure from Ilix's tongue.
With his free hand, he tugged on Ilix's cock, gentle but firm. Ilix maneuvered off of him and they kneeled, kissing with the slow fervor of a growing thunderstorm. Diavoro pulled Ilix as close as he could, so that their chests and stomachs and cocks burned against each other. Unity, the ultimate goal of the Brethren. Unity, in darkness. He thrust his pelvis forward, and their bodies undulated together with the power of the serpent.
Ilix slid his hand down Diavoro's back, his fingers slithering into Diavoro's butt crack and teasing his hole. Diavoro moaned, squeezing Ilix tighter to him. He pushed against Ilix, and Ilix's finger burrowed deeper inside him. It stung, but made his body ringing with pleasure. Ilix stroked his chest with the other hand, and Diavoro could feel the Seed stirring inside him, awakening, yet still held tight within its shell.
Diavoro leaned back on his hands and Ilix's fingers slid out of Diavoro's ass. Diavoro groaned, longing to be filled again. For just a moment, he could breathe, and then he felt Ilix's warm breath on his cock. He looked down at Ilix, to see his Brother's tongue flick the tip of his head. It made his groin sizzle, and he clenched his hands against the hard floor. Ilix brushed his rod with his lips, baiting him and making his heart pound in his chest. He nearly came when Ilix slid his mouth over his shaft.
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Flip - Interviewbit Solution
Problem : Flip
You are given a binary string(i.e. with characters 0 and 1) S consisting of characters S1, S2, …, SN. In a single operation, you can choose two indices L and R such that 1 ≤ L ≤ R ≤ N and flip the characters SL, SL+1, …, SR. By flipping, we mean change character 0 to 1 and vice-versa.
Your aim is to perform ATMOST one operation such that in final string number of 1s is maximised. If you don't want to perform the operation, return an empty array. Else, return an array consisting of two elements denoting L and R. If there are multiple solutions, return the lexicographically smallest pair of L and R.
Pair (a, b) is lexicographically smaller than pair (c, d) if a < c or, if a == c and b < d.
S = 010
Pair of [L, R] | Final string
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[1 1]          | 110
We see that two pairs [1, 1] and [1, 3] give same number of 1s in final string. So, we return [1, 1].
Another example,
If S = 111  No operation can give us more than three 1s in final string. So, we return empty array [].
Maximum Area of Triangle! InterviewBit Solution
Given a character matrix of size N x M in the form of a string array A of size N where A[i] denotes ith row. Each character in the matrix co
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Given an n-ary tree of resources arranged hierarchically such that the height of the tree is O(log N) where N is a total number of nodes...


We've been coming to Morzine, in the French Alps for the last 9 years now. It's a fantastic resort and with Avoriaz close by, has a great snow record. The Portes du Soleil is one of the largest ski areas in the world and has something for everyone, from lots of super cool jump parks, to wide open easy blue runs, from the frighteningly steep 'Swiss Wall' to gentle pistes through the trees.
We stay at Chalet 'Skade' the quintessential chalet in the mountains. It has three rooms of 3, two rooms that are twin or double. Your hosts liv with you and is full y involved in your holiday.
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All guests are obliged to have adequate insurance cover.
If you are a UK / EU / Swiss citizen you should ALSO get an EHIC card Like the old E111.
These trips are 'semi-catered'. Breakfast is included and there is enough bread available if you wish to take a packed lunch out with you. We tend to eat out first and last nights at your own expense, but we do provide 5 three course evening meals on evenings of your choice. Expect simple, wholesome food and loads of it!
Aprox. £140 for the week for regular skis, boots and poles. About £135 for the week for regular board and boots. We ask you to book this in advance but pay in resort so that everything is ready and waiting for you when we get there.
There are 2 types. The local area pass - aprox. £200, The entire Portes du Soleil - aprox. £265.
This can be booked and paid for in advance, so the pass will be waiting for you on arrival. If you are a beginner, it may be better to buy your pass day by day,depending on how quickly you advance.


Who wants to be in pain. Everybody wants to be happy and healthy and financial free. Hopefully.
This is real precious act happen to you in the sucess point of view because there will be no option than pick right path and show what are you. When you got sucess then one kind of evident present to you that at that also I am matured enough but I am having busy time schedule. Pain is greater lession and use it for permanent inspiration while you don't get anything exactly what you made for sucess. When you use it and also senstive enough to understand reason behind that then you can frequently pick their point and accordingly you want prove yourself to accomodate that place. We will have more step to feel pain so acquisitions in countunous manner can give huge sucess. Growth have some great inspiration and either you get from pain or highly motived from somowhere else but at end you would need to gain that idea then go ahead. You should have all reminces so all time you can have inspiration and apply those crucial idea. Let's you avoided your pain then you can never prove that you had any honors and show them your capablity than live your life without purpose and try to protect your intitution fame in consequence society. These are some crucial asset anyone need to apply for your identity and simply being with give yourself whole compulsion that what i am enough for my life and nothing else. I know how to grow and protect all their root what can effect your life simply,that much maturity anyone can have.
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Albumin vs. Saline
The role of albumin physiology in critically ill patients, and the pros and cons for administering albumin to hypoalbuminemic patients, have recently been discussed.85 Results of the Saline vs. Albumin Fluid Evaluation (SAFE) study, a RCT comparing 4% human albumin in 0.9% saline with isotonic saline in ICU patients, seem to indicate that albumin is safe, albeit no more effective than isotonic saline (the standard of care choice of isotonic sodium chloride in most centers) for fluid resuscitation. SAFE demonstrated further no difference in renal outcomes, at least based on the need for and duration of RRT.86 The SAFE study was a double-blind study and it was noted that patients in the albumin arm received 27% less study fluid compared to the saline arm (2247 vs. 3096 ml) and were approximately 1 l less positive in overall fluid balance.86 Furthermore, very few patients in the trial received large volume fluid resuscitation ( > 5 l) and thus the results may not be applicable to all patients. The Work Group noted that while isotonic crystalloids may be appropriate for initial management of intravascular fluid deficits, colloids may still have a role in patients requiring additional fluid.
Figure 8 | Conceptual model for development and clinical course of AKI. The concept of AKI includes both volumeresponsive and volume-unresponsive conditions. These conditions are not mutually exclusive, and a given patient may progress from one to the other. Time runs along the x-axis, and the figure depicts a closing ''therapeutic window'' as injury evolves and kidney function worsens. Biomarkers of injury and function will begin to manifest as the condition worsens, but traditional markers of function (e.g., urea nitrogen and creatinine) will lag behind hypothetical ''sensitive'' markers of kidney injury. Mortality increases as kidney function declines. AKI, acute kidney injury. Reproduced from Himmelfarb J, Joannidis M, Molitoris B, et al. Evaluation and initial management of acute kidney injury. Clin J Am Soc Nephrol 2008; 3: 962–967 with permission from American Society of Nephrology82 conveyed through Copyright Clearance Center, Inc; accessed http://cjasn.asnjournals.org/content/3/4/962.long


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Lady Gaga: 'I Had a Boyfriend Who Told Me I'd Never Succeed'
Posted on February 26, 2019 by Kim LaCapria
Singer and actor Lady Gaga said she once promised an abusive boyfriend who swore that she'd never be successful that she would one day be world-famous.
After 2019's annual Academy Awards, a Lady Gaga quote about a boyfriend who purportedly told her she would never succeed began circulating on social media.
An iteration of that quote (archived here) published to Facebook one day later was captioned "prove them wrong" and "be like Gaga":
A photograph of Lady Gaga (whose real name is Stefani Germanotta) in a black gown, clutching an Oscar statue and covering her mouth was captioned:
"I had a boyfriend who told me I'd never succeed, never be nominated for a grammy, never have a hit & hoped I'd fail. I said to him someday, when we're not together, you won't be able to order a cup of coffee at the fucking deli without hearing or seeing me." — Lady Gaga
One possible inference that could be drawn from this meme is that Gaga won an Oscar and the appended statement was part of her acceptance speech. Elle magazine transcribed Lady Gaga's speech as she accepted the award for Best Original Song in the film A Star Is Born, and she didn't make any comments about an old boyfriend:
To my sister, my soulmate, I love you. My family's here, I love you, Mom and Dad. Bradley [Cooper], there is not a single person on the planet that could've sang this song with me but you. Thank you for believing in us. Thank you so much. And if you are at home, and you're sitting on your couch and you're watching this right now, all I have to say is that this is hard work. I've worked hard for a long time, and it's not about, you know… it's not about winning. But what it's about is not giving up. If you have a dream, fight for it. There's a discipline for passion. And it's not about how many times you get rejected or you fall down or you're beaten up. It's about how many times you stand up and are brave and you keep on going. Thank you!
However, numerous search results for the quote appeared on search engines, ranging back nearly a decade. The social reading site goodreads attributed the quote to Lady Gaga in an undated post, with user comments ranging back to July 2010 and placing the age of the quote as from that point or earlier. No source was reported for that comment, though.
A February 26 2010 Glamour UK item paraphrased the quote, linking to a source that no longer functioned:
Lady Gaga has revealed that an ex boyfriend told her she was a terrible musician and would never be a pop star, and how she was determined to make it to spite him. Speaking to reporters in the US, Gaga said: "I had a boyfriend who told me I'd never succeed, never be nominated for a Grammy, never have a hit song, and that he hoped I'd fail. I said to him, 'Someday, when we're not together, you won't be able to order a cup of coffee at the f***ing deli without hearing or seeing me.' "Go Gaga! The 23-year-old has had massive success throughout her short 12 months in the spotlight, scooping two Grammys and three BRITs – and her chart-topping single Poker Face was the most downloaded track of 2009. Who's laughing now, eh? SOURCE: IRELAND ONLINE
An archived version of the linked Ireland Online article (also dated February 26 2010) claimed that a Cosmopolitan interview was the Gaga quote's source:
She told America's Cosmopolitan magazine: "I had a boyfriend who told me I'd never succeed, never be nominated for a Grammy, never have a hit song, and that he hoped I'd fail. I said to him, 'Someday, when we're not together, you won't be able to order a cup of coffee at the f***ing deli without hearing or seeing me.'"
Multiple similar news pieces placed the quote in the April 2010 issue of Cosmopolitan. A March 16 2010 Cosmopolitan post excerpted the quote as part of a teaser for their April 2010 print edition:
If you haven't picked up the April issue of Cosmo (you know, the one with "The Sex Article We Can't Describe Here" and a very famous singer in her underwear on the cover), then you are seriously missing out. Just to give you a little taste of what's inside, Lady Gaga told us, "I had a boyfriend who told me I'd never succeed, never be nominated for a Grammy, never have a hit song, and that he hoped I'd fail…I said to him, 'Someday, when we're not together, you won't be able to order a cup of coffee at the fucking deli without hearing or seeing me.'"
The Lady Gaga meme featured a real quote, albeit one presented somewhat out of context. In an interview for the April 2010 issue of Cosmopolitan, Gaga told a journalist about the boyfriend who purportedly once told her she would never be successful. On the occasion of her Oscar win, the quote resurfaced in a manner that inadvertently implied the commentary may have been an acceptance speech. Nevertheless, the quote is accurate and authentic.
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Royal visit to Devon by HRH The Duke of Edinburgh 30 October 2012
by LLoD | October 26th, 2012
The Duke of Edinburgh
The Duke of Edinburgh was awarded an Honorary Doctorate of Marine Science by Plymouth University
The Duke of Edinburgh opened what is thought to be the UK's most sophisticated wave energy testing tank at Plymouth University.
The £19m Marine Building heralds a "new dawn" for renewable energy in the region, said the university.
The Duke also unveiled a computer-operated ship simulator used to train future vessel captains.
He was also awarded an Honorary Doctorate of Marine Science by the University.
The doctorate was awarded to "pay tribute to his distinguished and decorated career" in the Royal Navy.


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Plan aired in Congress to bolster the labor pool of businesses like restaurants
Michigan court freezes minimum wage, preserves tip credit
Raising Cane's rewards its 10 top GMs with a surprise Hawaii trip
Bill introduced in Virginia that would mimic California's fast food law
The fight is on as California's fast food law goes before the voters
Union wins a toehold within Peet's Coffee
A bill introduced in the House calls for the creation of three-year visas for targeted foreign workers. By Peter Romeo on Mar. 29, 2022
A proposal likely to add more foreign workers to the labor pool of U.S. restaurants was aired Monday night in the House of Representatives, drawing immediate support from an industry that's still 1.4 million workers short of its pre-pandemic employment level.
The program outlined in a bill introduced by Rep. Lloyd Smucker (R-Pa.) would provide three-year visas to non-citizens willing to take long-unfilled jobs within small businesses operating outside of agriculture. The legislation aims to help enterprises with relatively low sales per worker, a distinction readily attributable to foodservice businesses.
What are essentially work permits would be accessible to non-immigrants—foreigners with a desire to work in the U.S. but not necessarily to emigrate here for permanent residence.
That provision might avert some of the controversy that has erupted over past proposals to allow more nonresident job hunters into the country. Many contend that the newcomers often enter and stay in the country illegally, disregarding the official processes for becoming citizens or taking up residence.
They're also accused of taking jobs that might otherwise be filled by Americans and overtaxing U.S. support systems intended for low-income residents.
Although the national unemployment rate has dropped to 3.9%, restaurants have been struggling to find enough workers. Wages have soared, and many places have trimmed their hours or days of operation because they can't staff every shift.
The Essential Workers for Economic Advancement Act would initially provide visas for 65,000 workers in the program's first year and up to 85,000 in subsequent years. Those numbers make it more of an aspirin than a cure for the labor challenges of restaurants and other businesses.
Still, the bill drew the immediate support of the foodservice industry.
"There is no silver bullet to solving the industry's recruitment challenge, but this program creates one opportunity to address the issue," Sean Kennedy, EVP of public affairs for the National Restaurant Association, said in a statement.
It's also a rare instance of immigration reform grabbing the attention of a Congress that has been preoccupied with the pandemic and its economic impact.
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