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Tom Stoppard's Plays: Patterns of Plenitude and Parsimony
A thematic analysis of all Stoppard's plays
Tom Stoppard's Plays: Patterns of Plenitude and Parsimony
Stoppard's Works Referred To In The Book
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Reflecting the Prologue of Travesties, the introduction explains the reasons for writing the book and sets out the twin objectives of explaining the content of Stoppard's plays within an overall framework for describing Stoppard's views and the themes that support them.
The key chapter in the book explains who William of Occam was and what his mediaeval principle of parsimony says. It describes how Stoppard has referred to Occam's razor and explains how he has applied it. He does so in the way he writes, constructing plays by marrying together unlikely unions of subjects, such as gymnastics and moral philosophy. The chapter provides a worked example from After Magritte as to how a complex structural situation can be reduced to a single, satisfactory explanation and uses the same play to demonstrate how a complex situation can be created in the first place by reversing the process of the razor. It describes how Stoppard applies the razor to the arguments contained within his plays – both metaphysically, as in the case of Jumpers, and methodologically, such as in Indian Ink or Rock 'N' Roll.
The chapter ends by arguing that reversing the principle of parsimony leads to the thematic elements that define and underpin Stoppard's plays. It, therefore, provides the basis for the remaining chapters in the book.
The Stoppardian Stage Debate
What distinguishes the drama in Stoppard's plays is that it comes not from character but from debate, largely adhering to the Shavian concept of the drama of conflict. Eventually, Occam's razor is applied to condense the arguments down to the core issue. The ideas are batted around in the form of intellectual ping-pong. Examples of how Stoppard does so are described and evaluated, ranging from the debate in Travesties about whether an artist can be a revolutionary to Alexander Herzen's views in The Coast of Utopia trilogy about the nature of government and society and the role of history.
The Vehicle Versus The Idea
The process of the application of Occam's razor leads to the linking of disparate subjects which produces Stoppardian plays in which the idea is typically borne along by a narrative vehicle, such as how the subject of quantum mechanics is discussed in a play about spying in Hapgood. The vehicle may be a picture, as in Artist Descending a Staircase, or a man and a Latin poem, as in The Invention of Love. Repeatedly – in The Real Thing, Dogg's Hamlet Cahoot's Macbeth, The Real Inspector Hound and Shakespeare In Love, for instance – it is a play-within-a-play, that most theatrical of devices. Stoppard's ethical stance is carried in Professional Foul by a colloquium in Prague and in Jumpers by the rehearsal of a donnish speech. The chapter explains and critiques how the vehicle and idea interlink to form the play.
Stoppardian ethics is a very complicated business, but the application of Occam's razor reduces Stoppard's vast consideration of it to a simple contrast between that of moral absolutism and relativity. Stoppard's moral debate runs right through from an early play, Another Moon Called Earth, via Jumpers and Darkside to his play of 2015, The Hard Problem. The chapter on ethics traces Stoppard's views in both his plays and his interviews and other writing and explores how they feed into other related moral issues, including: the existence and role of God, the nature of truth, the role of press freedom in Night And Day, an individual's right to freedom in Every Good Boy Deserves Favour and the role of the artist in society.
Duality – Illusion And Reality
For Stoppard the duality of his moral outlook – absolutism versus relativism – is mirrored in duality per se. The most acute example of this dualism is the nature of illusion and reality, so apparent in Hapgood, a play about spying, or Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead and The Real Thing, both plays about acting. Stoppard sees duality everywhere, particularly in the nature of individuals, beginning as early as Enter a Free Man, a play he wrote in the 1960s, and culminating in his exploration of the two forms of brain consciousness in The Hard Problem.
Stoppard's Theatricality
Regarding a play as an event, Stoppard endows his productions with all forms of entertainment which turn out to be the dramatic glitter and tinsel which Occam's razor has to remove in order to reveal the core meaning of his plays. The chapter reviews all Stoppard's wordplay – double entendres, puns, malapropisms, etc. – and forms of comedy – such as farce in On The Razzle, cross-purposes, the satire of Dirty Linen and the parody of New-Found-Land – and his use of visual, musical and poetic devices and explains how they both reinforce the ideas of his plays, form part of their vehicles and engender the intellectual content for which Stoppard is known. The chapter also assesses the literary and other influences on Stoppard. In particular, it analyses the impact of three other playwrights on Stoppard's work – Beckett, Chekhov and Shakespeare.
Stoppard's Time Shifts
A salient feature of many of Stoppard's plays – and one that Occam's razor is called upon to unpick – is the time shift. In Arcadia the play bifurcates between the early eighteenth century and modern day in the Croom family house. Indian Ink and its radio counterpart, In The Native State, oscillates both period and location while The Invention of Love sees an old Housman interrogate his younger self. The time shift allows Stoppard to reinforce his arguments and add perspective, a key ingredient of relativism.
As in the Coda in Jumpers the final chapter provides a very brief summary of what has gone before and concludes that by applying Occam's razor to Stoppard's canon the result it distils it all down to is – Occam's razor itself.


Niirava rate tomari sathe is the 212th song of Prabhat Ranjan Sarkar's Prabhat Samgiita.
Many unspoken words were left hanging.
In the rose garden, why oh why do a thousand thorns reside?
Why oh why do the rapids choose a rugged path?
The sunny Earth races on a pitch-black orbit.
Why oh why does Creation dance with the shadow of death?
Crumble and fall beneath the dust of Your feet?


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My Child is Making Progress - WHY Would the School Switch Reading Programs?
"I am trying to find research on the appropriateness of switching from one research based reading program to another.
My daughter has made huge progress (proven by recent testing) in an Orton-Gillingham / MTA program and now the school district is trying to switch her into the Wilson program.
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You say that your daughter has made "huge progress" in the MTA program so I am puzzled as to why the school district is proposing to discontinue it and switch to a different program with a different sequence.
The programs are not interchangeable.
The MTA program (Multisensory Teaching Approach) and the Wilson program do not teach skills in the same sequence. Therefore, switching from one program to another will require starting at a lower level in order to fill in gaps.
The Wilson program consists of 12 Steps. Your daughter's progress in Wilson will (should) be tracked with the Wilson Assessment of Decoding and Encoding (WADE) and by a post-test at the end of every Step.
"should be administered prior to instruction in the Wilson Reading System. It can be used for pre and post-testing purposes as well as placement and pacing guides for the Wilson Reading System."
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The investment bank is using blockchain technology to support its own digital currency
By Sean Bradley, Contributor | 14 Feb 2019
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JP Morgan has launched the 'JPM Coin', a cryptocurrency based upon blockchain technology that will be used to move money between the bank and a client's account.
The chief executive of JP Morgan has openly criticised Bitcoin, the first and largest cryptocurrency by market cap, on several occasions.
A Q&A page posted on JP Morgan's website contains further details about its plans where Umar Farooq, head of digital treasury services and blockchain, wrote that "We are supportive of crypto-currencies as long as they are properly controlled and regulated."
Unlike many other cryptocurrencies, including the previously mentioned Bitcoin, JPM Coin will not be available to purchase by consumers and will instead be used internally by JP Morgan to help move money between accounts. Holders of the coin will then be able to redeem JPM Coins for dollars at a 1:1 ratio.
The slightly confusing part about this whole scenario is that a blockchain network is designed at its very core to be decentralised so no one party has control over the entire network, which is exactly the opposite of what is happening here at JP Morgan - so critics are wondering what the point of a blockchain network is in this situation.
Rumours suggest that it may be an internal proof of concept before the bank rolls out a publically used coin, but only time will tell - either way, this is exciting news for the wider cryptocurrency space that has been very subdued over the past several months.
Author: Sean Bradley, Contributor
Sean Bradley is a contributor to Tech Advisor.
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By Patrick Cavanaugh - March 8, 2019 05:57 pm EST
It's an undeniably incredible time to be a horror fan, thanks in large part to the rise of the Internet. Not only have streaming services and digital downloads given us access to obscure and rare titles that previous generations had to track down in video stores, but the rise of social media has allowed us to connect with fellow fans to express our opinions, something previously only possible at conventions and screenings.
While these technological advances have their merits, a major drawback is that something of the communal aspect of the genre is disappearing, as we no longer have to leave the house to have an encounter with an actual human in order to watch a long-forgotten shot-on-video slasher and instead pick up our phones to argue with thousands of people about that film's merits. The divisiveness and isolation of the horror community needs to be resolved -- which can be done if we bring horror hosts, both fresh and familiar, back to the forefront of the genre to unite us for the greater good.
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As television sets became staples of every household in the 1950s, movie studios began releasing horror and sci-fi films to networks for broadcast, with broadcasters creating their own hosts to introduce and give context to what the viewer was about to see. Vampira debuted in 1954, played by Maila Nurmin, whose The Vampire Show would set the standard for horror hosts. While her show only ran for a year, Ed Wood cast her in Plan 9 from Outer Space, helping solidify her image in the horror world.
Throughout the '60s and '70s, more films became available for broadcast as more networks were created, leading to a massive surge in regional hosts being created, adopting a variety of horror archetypes while injecting witticisms and historical information to give context to the films a viewer was watching. In 1981, Cassandra Peterson debuted her Elvira, Mistress of the Dark character, whose Valley Girl attitude mixed with the gothic look of Vampira, in addition to her sexual innuendos and revealing outfit, led to her becoming not only a horror icon of the '80s, but an iconic personality whose legacy is just as powerful today.
A number of factors led to Elvira transcending the world of horror and becoming a household name following her debut. Peterson herself previously described that it was the blend of horror films with comedy to sex appeal that made Elvira's Movie Macabre an experience that an entire family could enjoy, not just something that appealed to devout genre fans.
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"The horror hosting aspect with the comedy interjected took the edge off of the horror film, and it also brought new life to old horror films that people have seen, seen, and seen, and wouldn't normally watch again," Peterson shared with ComicBook.com. "But now they're gonna watch them because I'm making jokes about them, I'm pointing out things that happened in the movie that you wouldn't normally notice."
"Then it gets a chance for people all to be in one room together watching something and doing something together," she added. "It seems like an odd choice for that, but [people often] say that to me, 'Every time I see your show I think of my mom 'cause we always watched it together.' Or 'My dad passed away, but this was the one thing that he and I both loved to do together.'"
Throughout the '90s, both home video and cable networks rose in popularity, leading to video stores stocking larger libraries of horror titles and networks broadcasting uncensored, uninterrupted horror films. Programs featuring horror hosts were no longer necessary for a fan to witness an obscure title, and the sheer number of channels a viewer had to sift through making the discovery of the existing programs more difficult. While this allowed horror fans more avenues to check out films, it meant that horror hosts became far less relevant, a major factor in their demise. Additionally, more households had access to the Internet, allowing horror fans to research the genre extensively, with the insight and history provided by the hosts no longer being the only avenue for a fan to research even the most obscure of titles.
Horror hosts are incredibly resilient though, so while the '90s saw a massive drop in the number of hosts and the genre's dependency on them, the more popular hosts remained, though they began to fade in notoriety not only in popular culture, but even within their beloved genre.
One of the most popular ways for movie fans to enjoy movies are streaming services, whether they offer limited horror options like Netflix or Hulu or have a more niche focus like Shudder, which specializes in horror films. This has created a double-edged sword over the past decade, as it has become easier than ever to watch a horror movie, yet has made viewings experiences incredibly isolating. Virtually every horror fan would agree that it is convenient to be able to watch a lesser-known title on any device from any location at any time of the day, not realizing how they are sacrificing the communal experience of digesting that film with your peers when you leave a theater or ask for a recommendation at the video store.
In this way, the Internet has undeniably had a negative impact on the communal horror-watching experience, yet horror fans, much like their beloved on-screen monsters, refuse to accept defeat in the face of destruction.
The Walking Dead debuted on AMC in 2010 and has become one of the biggest TV cultural forces of the decade. The excitement surrounding the series, and the rise of social media, helped birth the concept of livetweeting a movie or TV series that you're watching. Largely as to avoid learning spoilers about the shocking series after an episode airs, passionate fans tune in to an episode as it airs, despite being able to enjoy the show at their own leisure through video-on-demand services. The various twists and turns of the show's narrative is what sets it apart from other horror fare, as it creates a sense of urgency to consuming the story. The show has proven that there are audiences who will happily tune in to a certain network at a specific time, knowing that if you have questions, comments, or quips about what you're seeing, you can check out social media and engage with thousands of other fans all watching the same adventure unfold.
If The Walking Dead can unite fans, why couldn't the right horror host unite genre fans in the same way?
Sadly, social media also has plenty of drawbacks, even within the horror community as they attempt to discuss the latest movie, show, book, or video game. While it's easier than ever to find fellow horror fans on any social media platform, it's also resulted in more toxic conversations.
Whether it be Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram, individuals have to actively choose what opinions, interests, and images best represent them. While an Internet identity and real-life identity often have plenty of overlap, users are putting more thought into how others might perceive this online identity, regardless of what your interests might be. Often the most efficient way of doing so is by removing nuance from your opinions and merely stating your likes and dislikes. One could argue that this has resulted in all of society, not just limited to the horror world, becoming much more antagonistic towards one another, as we have fewer ways to define ourselves with nuance, with opinions boiling down to loving a movie or hating a movie, supporting an idea or being opposed to an idea, and which pieces of art have worth and which don't.
One of the more damaging ways that the necessity to present yourself online is that every topic boils down to a binary position. A movie is good, or it is bad. The popularity of review aggregator websites like Rotten Tomatoes and Metacritic has cemented these arguments, as even the most nuanced of reviews ultimately gets deemed "Fresh" or "Rotten." The return of horror hosts can help remind fans that there is an entire spectrum with which to enjoy a film, with hosts highlighting how something that would traditionally make a movie "bad" can be recontextualized so the viewer can appreciate its merits.
The toxicity of online discourse and the isolating experience of on-demand horror watching has been driving a wedge between fans, though one event in 2018 managed to unite horror fans across the country, proving the effectiveness of using social media and viewings parties to create unity among disparate viewers.
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Joe Bob Briggs, who hosted Joe Bob's Drive-In Theater in the '80s and MonsterVision in the '90s, announced The Last Drive-In on the streaming service Shudder, which was billed as his final hosting gig which would run for 24 hours. Fans had to tune in to the platform at a specific time to catch his witticisms and insight about the various films, with viewers encouraged to engage with one another on social media. The response to the program was so overwhelming that the streaming service's servers became overloaded, making it nearly impossible for viewers to even tune in. This was incredibly frustrating to not only viewers, but the service and Briggs himself, yet proved just how desperately the horror community yearned for such an event, allowing us to sit back and witness a film, taking comfort in the fact that there were thousands of viewers across the country enjoying the same exact program they were watching from the comfort of their own homes.
As proven with The Last Drive-In, the horror genre doesn't have to be black and white. Fans can come together to acknowledge that, while a movie might have its flaws, it isn't entirely without merit. By engaging with the film as it unfolds and by interacting with the community, even through social media, we can praise what we like and ignore what doesn't appeal to us. We can see that others connect with and appreciate things we had previously dismissed, allowing us to see other perspectives of the narrative and filmmaking on display. A movie isn't just good or bad, it is an experience with ebbs and flows that brings the viewer on a journey.
"People want to gather together in groups. And groups that have common interests. And movies are meant to be seen in a group. Movies are communal. Movies are social," Briggs previously explained to ComicBook.com. "People don't want to watch movies alone. Despite what Netflix says. Netflix thinks the future is one person at a time, one device at a time, streaming one piece of content that you watch at that particular time, and saw on your own schedule, and that's it. And people are discovering that that's an empty experience."
Horror hosts can revive the horror community, bringing us together in ways that the convenience of streaming video platforms never will. These hosts can also create a dialogue that is more than just whether or not the film meets your specific tastes, enabling productive discourse full of countless ideas.
Briggs' The Last Drive-In proved how much the horror community needs him, paving the way for various holiday specials on Shudder and an upcoming regular series on the platform. Svengoolie has expanded from his Chicago-area broadcast to a nationwide broadcast while Mystery Science Theater 3000 has seen multiple revivals on Netflix.
While horror hosts will never die, it's time the horror community brought them back to the forefront to unite those who would rather watch chainsaws cut through body parts than binge-watch a sitcom for the umpteenth time. No matter what horrors we face in our everyday lives, Elvira and Joe Bob will always be there to help us through the mayhem and allow us a 90-minute vacation to relieve us from our struggles, whether they be physical or mental, allowing us to laugh and toy joy in the face of certain doom.
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Virtual Game Item Sold for a Cool $635,000 USD
By Kevin Parrish
A virtual resort in Entropia Universe was divided and sold to investors for $635,000 USD.
Sometimes you have to ask why?
First Planet Company said Friday that an Entropia Universe gamer sold his virtual resort for a whopping real-world $635,000 USD. This was the same piece of virtual property orbiting Planet Calypso that landed in the Guinness World Records book in 2008 as the most valuable virtual item ever.
Deemed as the largest Asteroid Space Resort property in Entropia Universe, the resort was originally purchased for an incredibly steep $100,000 USD back in 2005. The previous owner quickly recouped the fee in the property's first eight months in business through mining/hunting rights alone, and was eventually valued to be worth $1 Million USD in 2006. That's right--the gamer's overall fortune was deemed to be worth a million dollars.
"This is the fourth major property opportunity offered on Planet Calypso," the company said. "The first sale for 'Treasure Island' took place in 2004 and sold for $26,500.00 USD. Australian gamer, David 'Deathifier' Storey recouped his full investment on 'Treasure Island' within 12 months and has continued to make a profit."
The second (and much larger) auction took place in 2005 when American gamer Jon "NEVERDIE" Jacobs purchased the Asteroid Space Resort property sold today for a crazy $100,000 USD. Another big purchase was placed last year by Erik "Buzz Lightyear" Novak who bought popular hunting destination "Crystal Palace" for $330,000 USD.
Entropia Universe--containing the two virtual worlds Planet Calypso and Rocktropia--doesn't require a subscription fee. Instead, the MMOG thrives on in-game microtransactions like the ones mentioned above.
The huge Asteroid Space Resort property sold today was actually broken up into smaller portions and sold off to new investors.
Kevin Parrish
Business Computing
HAHAHAHAHAHA
I wish I had a disposable income....
i havent even heard of this game
bayouboy
Seriously, who throws this kind of money at a game? Paying for access rights? Is this a joke? Makes my EvE Online habit look cheap.
restatement3dofted
I have never heard of this game before, but hot damn - the creators have struck nerd gold with it.
RazberyBandit
Neverdie... His story was among those included in a show that aired on the Discovery Channel roughly three years ago. It was a damn shame what happened to his wife. I'm glad his investment paid off, though I must admit I'm shocked just how well it has.
triculious
I don't think $100k+ USD qualifies for "microtransactions" anymore
cmartin011
Wtf you never see me throwing real cash a video game that's what gambling, strip clubs, and real life are for
triculiousI don't think $100k+ USD qualifies for "microtransactions" anymore
Dude, no kidding.
cmartin011Wtf you never see me throwing real cash a video game that's what gambling, strip clubs, and real life are for
Once you're into the realm of $50k+ investments, I think you ARE talking about "gambling" and "real life" - these people are just choosing to take their financial risks somewhere other than the established financial markets.
firedust
bayouboySeriously, who throws this kind of money at a game? Paying for access rights? Is this a joke? Makes my EvE Online habit look cheap.
People who turn around and make a profit. Spending 100,000 seems excessive, until you hear how the guy who bought it, turned around and sold the whole thing for 6x its original value.
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Can the San Francisco Bay Area handle the growth? The Bay Area region is one of the most in-demand places in the country to live, especially for professionals in the technology industry. After all, it's the place where tech companies come to grow, and subsequently, the region attracts great talent. However, the increased demand has contributed to a housing shortage, making it unaffordable for many, and it's caused other problems such as traffic congestion and long commute times. Also, environmental conditions are much harder to predict with a warming climate. From a civil engineering perspective, the growth can last if development is well-planned and sustainable.
We used to be able to predict future conditions based on the past, says Bill Wallace, in an ASCE blog entitled "Leading Force in Sustainability Discusses What Needs to Happen Now." But that's not the case now. The most significant challenge for the civil engineering community is to develop safe and reliable infrastructure projects in the face of new and changing environmental conditions. Wallace adds that civil engineers must also to do this while overhauling basic standards and practices, which makes for an even greater challenge. However, transformation can happen with the right ingredients, and in the Bay Area especially, we need the right leadership and a public that understands the issues and the required investment. Often, here in the San Francisco Bay Area, technology companies lead the way for sustainable growth.
Successful infrastructure projects in the Bay Area often meet obstacles along the way, especially when existing utilities must be upgraded to handle the new load. The region is trending toward transit-oriented development as new Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) stations are opening and housing and retail are built around them. Cities and local jurisdictions are vigorously developing new community plans to achieve sustainable growth. However, the higher density development in emerging city-planned communities often meets existing outdated infrastructure, and environmental impact studies are commissioned to address the needs for infrastructure upgrades. Another environmental condition to account for in the Bay Area with projected growth is shrinking water resources, which can affect future planning.
The good news is there are existing sustainability measures, such as more energy-efficient structures (e.g., LEED-certified buildings by the U.S. GBC) and water conservation requirements. For example, with every new development, there are opportunities to apply "low-impact development" (LID) rules for the sustainable management of stormwater runoff. Significant progress has been made in water conservation, stormwater infrastructure load reduction, groundwater recharging, and water re-use with the now-mandated Clean Water rules. These rules are incorporated into any new development, especially with the emerging trend of transit-oriented development.
The emerging Innovation and Downtown Districts of Fremont, California are great examples of transit-oriented development that present opportunities to offset strain in the Bay Area. This expansion is critical to hiring growth, especially locally, in Fremont. The biomedical and related industries are starting to improve at a steady rate says Dr. Ray Stewart in a "Think Silicon Valley East" blog, and for the long-term, we need more locally-based employees. There will be a need for people who live and work in town, because "a combination of long commute times and high housing prices is making staffing more difficult." The Master Plan for the Warm Springs Station Development was approved in July of 2015, and the plan is to build over 3,000 housing units along with one million square feet of office and industrial space. New housing is great news, particularly because the new Warm Springs BART station in South Fremont is testing the trains as of December 2015.
From a civil engineering perspective, the Bay Area development demand is creating new opportunities for sustainably-designed communities and projects. Though there have been headlines of market turbulence, real estate market leaders say that the fundamentals of the U.S. economy are still strong, and delayed projects in the Bay Area should move forward as we gain confidence. However, to assess specific project impacts, a feasibility study should be done before development. Ultimately, the burgeoning Bay Area market demand will likely offset the upfront project investment. Timing, forces, stakeholders, and the civil engineering community have to work together for transformational, yet sustainable growth.
Thank You for sharing this blog. Civil Engineering perspective, the growth can last if development is well-planned and sustainable. The Bay Area area is one of the most in-demand locations in the nation to stay, especially for experts in the technological innovation market, it's the place where technical organizations come to develop, and consequently, the area draws great skills.


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Marriage Preparation and Enrichment
Marriage Planning & Preparation
Church teachings on the sacrament of matrimony
Planning your Catholic wedding
Programs designed for engaged couples
Find a FOCCUS Facilitator in your area
Marriage Enrichment Resources
Marriage Enrichment Opportunities
Families on Holy Ground
Loss and Healing
Help for hurting marriages
Divorced Catholics Healing Support
Overview of the Annulment Process Seminars
Materials for Parish Use
A Marriage Made for Heaven: Secrets of Heavenly Couplehood
By Dr. Greg and Lisa Popcak
Leader's guide and DVD are available for parish use.
Couple's workbook would need to be ordered.
DVD has 12, 15min teachings hosted by Dr. Greg and Lisa Popcak will give you everything you need to help couples apply profound insights from our Catholic faith and contemporary psychology to supercharge their marriage. Topics include communication, couple-prayer, sexuality…
10 Great Dates to Energize Your Marriage
By David & Claudia Arp
DVD are available for parish use.
Couple's book would need to be ordered.
There are 10, 15 minute teachings hosted by the Arps. Topics include communication, processing anger and resolving conflicts, developing spiritual intimacy, and appreciating your differences. This program helps you reclaim the spark you had when you first fell in love, your connection to each other, and add a new the creativity in your marriage through ten intentional, memory-making dates. This proven approach to relationship growth is low-key, purposeful, effective, easy, and fun. IT IS HUSBAND FRIENDLY!!
The Second Half of Marriage: Facing the Challenge of the Empty Nest Years
Couple's books would need to be ordered.
The second half of marriage can be a time of incredible fulfillment, no matter what challenges you've previously faced. Couples can rediscover each other and build a more personal, satisfying and romantic life together. This small group DVD resource is designed to facilitate this rediscovery and rebuilding for the empty nest years. Sessions include: Letting go of the Past and Focusing on the Future, Creating a Marriage that is Partner, not Child-Focused, Building an Effective Communication System, Using Anger in a Creative Way to Build Your Relationship, Building a Deeper Friendship, Renewing Romance and Intimacy, Relating to Aging Parents and Adult Children, Growing Together Spiritually.
Fireproof: Never Leave a Partner Behind
By Stephen & Alex Kendrick
The DVD, The Love Dare 40 Day Journal, and "Date" material are available for parish use.
FIREPROOF touched the hearts and impacted the marriages of millions of moviegoers. This movie helps to strengthen marriages. It is a natural ministry tool to inspire and challenge people. It is appropriate for teenagers and mature audiences who want to have a discussion on marriage.
SIX DATES for Catholic Couples
By John Bosio
DVD, Coordinator's guide and weekly handouts ready to print
Couple's book would need to be purchased.
Building and strengthening marriages begins with husbands and wives making time to be with each other, and having fun together. John Bosio, author of Happy Together, the Catholic Blueprint for a Loving Marriage with the help of his wife Teri used the materials from his book to develop this program to help couples strengthen their marriage. The six videos inspire spouses to become aware of the gift that they are to each other as husband and wife, and of the preciousness of their relationship.
The Beatitudes – A couple's path to Greater Joy
This program explores the Beatitudes as the path to holiness in Christian marriage. Holiness is the source of joy in marriage. The program can be used as a parish "date night" program, as a tool for group sharing in small faith communities, or as inspirational materials for couples retreat. The content of the videos and handouts are based on the book; Blessed is Marriage: A Guide to the Beatitudes for Catholic Couples, by John Bosio.
7 Steps to Becoming Financially Free
By Phil Lenahan
DVD, Coordinator's guide
Participant's book and workbook would need to be purchased.
This program offers a solid Catholic perspective on how to make the most of God's generous gifts. In addition to understanding the necessary nuts and bolts of financial management, budgeting, and investing, participants will discover how our Catholic faith can be the base of a sound financial future.
"Six Dates for Catholic Couples" is an easy introduction to parish marriage enrichment.
To borrow any of this material for parish use please contact Office of Marriage Preparation and Enrichment
Praying as a Couple
Prayers for Catholic Couples with Reflections from Pope Francis' The Joy of Love
Shared Prayer, A Help for Married Love by Father William Rabior: Liguori Publications
Happy Together, the Catholic Blueprint for a Loving Marriage by John Bosio
To Have and To Hold: A Daily Marriage Devotional by Barbara Canale
God Calling by A.J. Russell
A Living Room Retreat by Helen Cecelia Swift
Moments Together for Couples by Dennis and Barbara Rainey
Married Couple's Prayer to the Sacred Heart Five Pillars of the Spiritual Life, A Practical Guide to Prayer for Active People by Fr. Robert Spitzer, S.J.
The 5 pillars are: (1) The Holy Eucharist, (2) Spontaneous Prayer, (3) the Beatitudes, (4) Partnership w/ the Holy Spirit (Peace, Inspiration, and Transformation), and (5) the Contemplative Life
The Art of Praying, The Principles and Methods of Christian Prayer by Romano Guardini.
A Psalter for Couples, Praying the Psalms with the One You Love by Pierre-Marie Dumont.
Prayers for Married Couples by Renee Bartkowski
Ave Explores Catholic Family Life - The term "domestic church" dates back to the first century and relates to the home—the place where Catholics first learn about the faith and how to be a witness to God's love. Ave Explores: Catholic Family Life will celebrate the beautiful diversity of families and their role in the Church. From singles to couples with many children and from priests and religious to grandparents and grandchildren, you will learn how each family is called to holiness and to share their faith with the world.
Man and Woman He Created Them: A Theology of the Body - Internationally renowned Biblical scholar Michael Waldstein offers a new critical translation of Pope John Paul IIs talks on the Theology of the Body, presenting his magnificent vision of the human person with meticulous scholarship and profound insight.
Discover the Theology of the Body: A Video Lecture Series by the Daughter of St. Paul - Fr. Robert Sprott explores the meaning of marriage, the mystery of human love and sexuality, the resurrection of the body (what does that mean, anyway?), and why these teachings are relevant to the Church and Catholics today.
Theology of the Body at the Movies by Christopher West - This free e-book contains a collection of essays that explores why even secular movies can become the occasion of a sacred experience.
For children: The Body Matters series from TOBET Press based on St. John Paul's life-affirming Theology of the Body (TOB), is a teaching tool intended to assist primary educators (parents) in forming their children, and to be inserted into already-existing curricula at Catholic schools and parish faith formation programs.
52 Ways to Support Marriage in your Parish
For Your Marriage - part of the National Pastoral Initiative for Marriage, an initiative of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops to communicate the meaning and value of married life for the Church and for society.
Por Tu Matrimono
The Virtues - This free program consists of 4 short videos about the virtues that help us keep sanity in our life: Prudence, Justice, Courage, and Temperance.
I Pray, You Pray, We All Pray: Fostering Couple Prayer
Deacon Al Forsythe
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For this new collaboration with the NIFFF, we are happy to announce that the VFX talk will be about AVENGERS – INFINITY WAR.
The panel will have speakers from Cinesite, DNEG, Framestore and RISE that will present their work.
The moderation will be made by our friend Ian Failes.
You can check all the informations about it here.
Cinesite: Dedicated page about AVENGERS: INFINITY WAR on Cinesite website.
Andrew Morley: My interview of Andrew Morley, VFX Supervisor at Cinesite.
DNEG: Dedicated page about AVENGERS: INFINITY WAR on DNEG website.
Graham Page: My interview of Graham Page, VFX Supervisor at DNEG.
Framestore: Dedicated page about AVENGERS: INFINITY WAR on Framestore website.
Patric Roos & Liam Russell: My interview of Patric Roos (VFX Supervisor) & Liam Russell (Animation Supervisor) at Framestore.
Oliver Schulz: My interview of Oliver Schulz, VFX Supervisor at RISE.


Hello, dear readers. I regret to inform you that I have mildly unfortunate news. Last week I promised you the next chapter of Koeleth would be released on Thursday. As you may have noticed, there is no next chapter posted. Well, I am afraid that my original deadline has been forcibly pushed back. Tragically, I did not manage to backup my document, so the only file I have is on my laptop. Neither did I send out a copy to be edited before Wednesday. In an unfortunate turn of events, a puppy decided that my charger cable looked an awful lot like a rawhide, and chewed it just enough to make cease functioning. Needless to say, when your laptop can't charge, and you don't have a backup file, you can't use the files on your dead laptop. This is why there is no chapter posted. I will make it up to you with another bonus chapter in the near future. Hopefully I will be able to get a replacement charger soon. Thank you for your patience and understanding.


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Posted on 11 Jul 2020
Out Now: The Science of Sci-Fi Music
My latest book has just been published! It's my fourth contribution to the "Science and Fiction" series from Springer, following on from Pseudoscience and Science Fiction (2017), Rockets and Ray Guns (2018) and Fake Physics (2019). This one is called The Science of Sci-Fi Music, and here's the back-cover blurb:
The 20th century saw radical changes in the way serious music is composed and produced, including the advent of electronic instruments and novel compositional methods such as serialism and stochastic music. Unlike previous artistic revolutions, this one took its cues from the world of science.
Creating electronic sounds, in the early days, required a well-equipped laboratory and an understanding of acoustic theory. Composition became increasingly "algorithmic", with many composers embracing the mathematics of set theory. The result was some of the most intellectually challenging music ever written – yet also some of the best known, thanks to its rapid assimilation into sci-fi movies and TV shows, from the electronic scores of Forbidden Planet and Dr Who to the other-worldly sounds of 2001: A Space Odyssey.
This book takes a close look at the science behind "science fiction" music, as well as exploring the way sci-fi imagery found its way into the work of musicians like Sun Ra and David Bowie, and how music influenced the science fiction writings of Philip K. Dick and others.
The Science of Sci-Fi Music is available from all the usual places, such as Amazon.com or Amazon UK, either as a paperback or an ebook.
To give a flavour of the contents, here's a link to a short video preview of the book:
Algorithmic Beatles
When Eric Morecambe mangled Grieg's Piano Concerto on a TV special in 1971, he insisted he was "playing all the right notes, but not necessarily in the right order". That's a valid point, because there aren't that many different notes on a piano and the only thing that distinguishes one tune from another is the order in which you play them.
To a mathematician or computer programmer the situation is crying out for quantitative analysis. The diagram above shows the "transition matrix" for one specific Beatles tune (using the MIDI standard where middle C is C5). It's clear there's a lot of order here. One thing that jumps out is that there's only one "black" note, G#5, and it's always followed by A5. In fact A5 is a very popular note, cropping up after no fewer than 8 different pitches. On the other hand, G#5 itself is very rare, only ever coming after D6, and then only 6% of the time.
As well as analysing the original tune, this allows us to write a new tune of our own using the same transition matrix. The result (as the aforementioned mathematicians and computer programmers will recognize) is a first-order Markov chain. Producing an algorithm of this type from scratch would be rather tedious (as indeed the initial analysis would be), but fortunately there's some free software called OpenMusic which includes built-in Markov functions that make the process much simpler.
Of course, there's more to a tune than the pitch of the notes – there's the duration of a note too. But that can be analysed and reproduced by exactly the same method. I experimented with an algorithmic composition of my own, based on the Beatles song analysed above. As a first step, I used the OpenMusic Markov functions to generate a series of tune-fragments for both the "right hand" and "left hand" of the piano. Then, to give the composition some structure, I arranged the fragments in a rough approximation to classical sonata form.
I won't say what the original song was, because I want to see if anyone can guess it. As a hint, I've inserted a brief quotation from the original at the mid-point of the piece. Here it is on YouTube:
Posted on 2 Jun 2018
The joy of (musical) sets
I mentioned musical set theory in a previous post, and now that I understand it better I'm getting very enthusiastic about it. It's a really powerful technique for analysing and composing music. The mathematical connection may give the impression that it "dehumanizes" music by imposing mechanistic constraints and artificial rules – but the exact opposite is true. It's traditional music theory that forces arbitrary rules and constraints on you – set theory liberates you from them. It's a framework for organizing your own creativity – with no rules whatsoever.
I'll explain how it works in a moment, but first a few words about my sources. The bible of the subject is Allen Forte's The Structure of Atonal Music, which is divided into two roughly equal parts. The first is packed with useful stuff, although the second part was much too advanced for me. But Forte's book is really about musical analysis, and what I was interested in was composition. On that front, I found a great little book by Stanley Funicelli called Basic Atonal Counterpoint (which is a CreateSpace book, but very professionally done). I also found a lot of practical tips on Frans Absil's YouTube channel – he also produced the Pitch-Class Set Graphical Toolkit you can see on my iPad in the photograph above.
Musical set theory starts from a few basic observations:
The notes of the chromatic scale can be represented by integer "pitch-classes": C = 0, C# = 1, D = 2 etc. After B = 11 you get back to C = 0, so additions and subtractions have to be done with mod-12 arithmetic.
Intervals between pitch-classes are much more important than absolute pitches. So C major [0, 4, 7] and E flat major [3, 7, 10] are just different transpositions of the same set (it's called 3-11).
Inverting an interval (i.e. subtracting it from 12) doesn't change its basic nature. So interval 7 (perfect fifth) can be grouped with 5 (perfect fourth), interval 8 (minor sixth) with 4 (major third) etc. This leaves us with just six "interval classes": 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6.
The characteristic sound of a set is mainly determined by its interval vector. For example, the major chord 3-11 = [0, 4, 7] has an interval vector 001110 (one minor third, one major third, one perfect fifth and nothing else).
Traditional Western music depends heavily on set 7-35 [0, 2, 4, 5, 7, 9, 11] – the white notes on a piano, aka the major or minor scale (remember you can transpose these notes up by any integer between 1 and 11 to get all the other major and minor scales). Within that 7-element set, there are a number of strongly favoured subsets – most notably the aforementioned 3-11 (the major triad and its inversion, the minor triad).
The purpose of set theory should be obvious now. It gives you access to dozens of other sets, all with their own unique sound. You might think "but they're going to sound terrible", and in some cases they do. Set theory helps you to avoid the terrible-sounding ones! But there are some great-sounding sets that simply don't exist in traditional music theory, such as 4z-29 = [0, 1, 3, 7], with an eyecatching interval vector of 111111.
To teach myself how the system works, I wrote a short "symphony" using the above ideas. It's my first ever musical composition, and the result sounds a lot more interesting than if I'd struggled with all that traditional stuff about sharps and flats, majors and minors, dominants and subdominants etc. That wouldn't have told me how to get close to the kind of spooky, spacey, quirky music I wanted to write.
Here is a link to the YouTube video:
Symmetry in Music
I recently came across the idea of applying set theory to musical analysis (which apparently has been around for some time, although I'd never heard of it before). For most people, who have a stronger intuitive grasp of music than mathematics, this must seem a pointless exercise, but for anyone like me who's the other way around it's really very illuminating.
Take symmetry, for example. In most areas of the arts and sciences, symmetry is seen as a good thing – but in music, that's not the case. All the most popular chords are asymmetric in terms of interval content. You can see that in the left-hand image above, which shows the three notes of the C major chord on the chromatic circle. They're separated by intervals of 3, 4, and 5 semitones.
In contrast, an augmented C chord, shown on the right, is perfectly symmetric, with all three intervals equal to 4 semitones. The problem (as far as musicians are concerned) is that it's not very firmly tied to C major. It could equally well be A flat or E major. In the same way, the four-note symmetric chord C – E♭ – F♯ – A can be interpreted in four different ways: as Cdim7, E♭dim7, F♯dim7 or Adim7.
There's even a completely symmetric two-note interval, in the form of the tritone, consisting of two notes 6 semitones apart (or 3 whole tones, which is how it gets its name). That's exactly half an octave, for example from C to F sharp. But it's also the distance from F sharp to C, so you really don't know which key you're in. That's why composers spent centuries trying to avoid it. They called it diabolus in musica, or "the devil in music".
Being a symmetry-loving scientist rather than a musician, I decided to try writing something that consisted only of symmetric chords. It's a sort of canon, in the key of everything.
Here's a link to a YouTube video, with added graphics depicting the various chords on the chromatic circle. Hopefully you'll enjoy the graphics even if you don't like the music!
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Yankees First World Series Crown
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Trivia Question
When did the New York Yankees win their first World Series Championship?
Trivia Question Answer
The New York Yankees won their first World Series Championship in 1923 defeating the New York Giants 4 games to 2.
Score of First World Series Game
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The first World Series Game ever played was played on Thursday, October 1, 1903, at Huntington Avenue Baseball Grounds in Boston, Massachusetts between the Pittsburgh Pirates and the Boston Americans (now the Red Sox). What was the final score of that first World Series game?
Pittsburgh won the first World Series game 7 to 3 over the Boston Americans in nine innings. Boston would go on to win that first World Series 5 games to 3.
First World Series MVP
When was the first World Series MVP named and who was named MVP?
The World Series MVP was first awarded in 1955. The winner of that first World Series MVP was Brooklyn Dodgers starting pitcher Johnny Podres. Podres notched two complete game wins in the 1955 World Series, one of which was a shutout. He gave up only two earned runs in 18 innings pitched and had 10 strikeouts. The Dodgers defeated the New York Yankees in that 1955 World Series 4 games to 3.
First World Series Home Run
Who hit the first World Series home run?
In the seventh inning of World Series Game 1 Jimmy Sebring of the Pittsburgh Pirates hit a solo home run to extend the Pirates lead to 7-0 over the Boston Americans (now the Red Sox). This was the first home run in World Series history. The pirates won that game 7-3 but went on to lose that first World Series 5 games to 3.
Chicago Cubs Opponent in the 1908 World Series
Who did the Chicago Cubs play in the 1908 World Series?
The Chicago Cubs played the Detroit Tigers in the 1908 World Series. The Series was a rematch of the 1907 World Series which was won by Chicago four games to none. The Cubs also won the 1908 World Series besting the Tigers four games to one.
Cleveland's Opponent in the 1948 World Series
Who did the Cleveland Indians play in the 1948 World Series?
The Cleveland Indians played the Boston Braves in the 1948 World Series. The Indians reached the Series by defeating the Boston Red Sox in a one-game playoff. Cleveland won the 1948 World Series four games to two.
First to Pitch Perfect Game in World Series
Who was the first pitcher to pitch a perfect game in a World Series?
Don Larsen of the New York Yankees pitched the first and only World Series perfect game in the fifth game of the 1956 World Series. He threw only 97 pitches striking out 7. The Yankees defeated the Brooklyn Dodgers in that game 2-0. The Yankees also took the Series 4 games to 3.
Most Innings Pitched in World Series Game
What Major League Baseball player has the most innings pitched in a single World Series game?
A player better remembered for his hitting records than pitching records, Babe Ruth, has the most innings pitched in a single World Series game – 14 in game 2 of the 1916 World Series.
First World Series Championship for the San Francisco Giants
When did the San Francisco Giants win their first World Series Championship?
The San Francisco Giants won their first World Series Championship in 1905 as the New York Giants defeating the Philadelphia Athletics 4 games to 1. Their first win as the San Francisco Giants came in 2010 when they defeated the Texas Rangers 4 games to 1.
First World Series Championship for the Kansas City Royals
When did the Kansas City Royals win their first World Series Championship?
The Kansas City Royals won their first, and to date only, World Series Championship in 1985 when they defeated the St. Louis Cardinals 4 games to 3.
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Today meet the driver at Pozzallo and drive to Agrigento where you will visit on your own the finest of all ancient Greek sites—the complete Doric Temples (Admission fee: not included). The Archaeological Park of the Temple Valley, dated around 5th century B.C., belongs to the Unesco World Heritage and is an unmissable location. In the afternoon a brief walk on the "Scala dei Turchi", a rocky cliff of unusual white color that lies between two sandy beaches. Then return to Pozzallo.


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All the orangutans are ready for a nap in the sleepy depths of the afternoon . . . all except one. This little orangutan wants to dance! A hip-hop, cha-cha-cha dance full of somersaults and cartwheels. But who will dance with her?
Written in bold poems in the tanka style, an ancient Japanese form of poetry that is often used as a travel diary, this exuberant orangutan celebration from acclaimed poet Margarita Engle will make readers want to dance, too!
Renée Kurilla has illustrated many books for children, none of which include this much fur. She, her husband, and their fluffy cat, Timmy, can be found in Boston, Massachusetts, approximately 9,410 miles from the Borneo rain forest.


Home to the world's largest bratwurst festival and the University of Wisconsin, Madison pleases visitors with an exciting event calendar and an abundance of cultural and recreational opportunities. Much of what Madison boasts may well make the second-largest city in the state number one when it comes to kids' attractions; it offers everything from zoos and children's museums to family-friendly seasonal events.
Take your little drama king or queen to a live show while visiting Madison. The Fireside Dinner Theatre (firesidetheatre.com) has won numerous awards over the years for both its food and performances. The theater features kid-friendly shows such as Legally Blonde the Musical and The Rock and The Rabbi and offers a quintessential Wisconsin Friday night fish fry each week complete with fried cod and German potato pancakes. The Overture Center for the Arts (overturecenter.com) is located in Madison's art district and showcases more than 200 live performances, educational events and art exhibits each year. The center's Kids in the Rotunda program, which is free and runs yearly from September through May, features a diverse lineup of kid-friendly performances, including juggling acts, theater troupes, dancers and magicians.
Take your child to a museum for a day of hands-on learning and fun. At Madison's Children's Museum (madisonchildrensmuseum.org), young visitors can create mixed-media artwork, paintings, sculptures and drawings in the venue's art studio. The museum also features an authentic replica of an 1840s log cabin, an invention and creativity exhibit and the Wildernest, an interactive gallery constructed of natural materials and sustainable wood. The UW-Madison Geology Museum (geology.wisc.edu) gives kids an up-close look at fossils, dinosaurs and rocks and meteorites.
The temperature in Madison, Wisconsin in April tends to be very predictable, so you can generally count on the forecast and travel light.
The temperature in Madison, Wisconsin in April is somewhat unpredictable, so be on the safe side and prepare for a variety of conditions.
The temperature in Madison, Wisconsin in April is highly unpredictable, so use the forecast as a guide, but be ready for anything!
If your little one loves the outdoors and animals, you can't miss a trip to the zoo or botanical gardens. At the time of publication, the Henry Vilas Zoo (vilaszoo.org) is planning to offer a 3,500-square-foot children's zoo barn in addition to its primate, mammal, bird, reptile, amphibian and fish exhibits. The barn will feature goats, sheep, pigs and other farm animals, as well as a carousel, treehouse and adventure play area. The Olbrich Botanical Gardens (olbrich.org) offers 16 acres of outdoor display gardens during the spring and summer months and the tropical Bolz Conservatory year-round. Kids can take in the blooming attractions, such as the rose and wildflower gardens, while learning about gardening and horticulture.
Madison is home to several kid-friendly special events each year. The Dane County Fair (danecountyfair.com) runs each July and delights families with festival food, games, carnival rides, live entertainment and animal exhibits. Kids can taste authentic Wisconsin cheese curds and explore local agriculture at one of the fair's youth exhibits, which showcases the achievement of 4-H and Future Farmers of America clubs. If you're visiting Madison during September or October, spend an afternoon or evening at Schuster's Playtime Farm's Fall Harvest (schustersfarm.com). Kids can enjoy caramel apples, corn mazes, hayrides, pumpkin patches and bonfires in a rural setting.
Arnold, Elizabeth. "Children's Attractions in Madison, WI." Travel Tips - USA Today, https://traveltips.usatoday.com/childrens-attractions-madison-wi-104379.html. Accessed 25 April 2019.
Wisconsin ANG F-16 Fighting Falcons over Madison. A four ship of F-16C from the 115th Fighter Wing, Wisconsin Air National Guard over Madison, Wisconsin on October 18, 2008. In flight lead is aircraft 87-278 with a unique tail flash that was designed to celebrate the unit's 60th Anniversary.
Wisconsin And Southern Railroad Emd Sd40-2 Number 4025 Painted For The Railroad'S 25th Anniversary, Seen In Madison, Wisconsin, On July 23, 2005.
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Third passenger in Kamloops hit-and-run dies of his injuries
Daniel Okocha, Oluwatosin (Kelvin) Adeojo, and Feyisola (David) Adebowale.	 Facebook
A hit-and-run involving a car full of current and former Kamloops international students has claimed a third victim.
Kamloops RCMP say a pickup truck speed through a stop sign at 1st Avenue and Battle Street and into a vehicle full of Thompson Rivers University students and alumni on Nov. 3.
Two people died at the scene, while two were injured. Police say one of those people, a man in his 30s, has now succumbed to his injuries.
READ MORE: Kamloops hit-and-run: Driver sped through stop sign, police say
The Coast Sundance Lodge at Sun Peaks confirmed that Daniel Okocha, Oluwatosin (Kelvin) Adeojo, and Feyisola (David) Adebowale were all employees at the hotel.
"We're a pretty tight-knit team here. It's very tragic, so we're all definitely feeling it at this time, and relying on one another for support here," said Coast Hotel general manager James Bingham.
1:59 Students killed in fatal Kamloops crash
Students killed in fatal Kamloops crash
Bingham described the trio as hard-working, outgoing and dependable, and said the hotel had made counselors available for grieving colleagues.
Daniel Okocha's father said his son had come to Kamloops from Nigeria and was due to graduate next spring. His brother has stared a GoFundMe for Okocha's memorial.
Fundraisers are also in place for Adebowale and Adeojo.
Police say the driver of the pickup truck fled the scene of the crash on foot. Investigators have since identified a suspect driver, and say the investigation is ongoing.
No one has been charged.
READ MORE: Owner arrested after pickup involved in Kamloops hit-and-run that killed 2, injured 2
"We would like to thank the media and the public for assisting us in identifying a witness who was on 1st Avenue that night. The police have since spoken with this individual," said Kamloops RCMP Cpl. Jodi Shelkie.
"We are now looking for an unidentified female who assisted in first aid at the scene. This woman was described as wearing a long white coat with black geometric designs on it."
Police say they are looking to speak with all relevant witnesses and to complete processing on forensic evidence before forwarding the case to prosecutors for consideration of charges.
The BC Coroners Service is also conducting its own investigation.
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An exhibition of the paintings of Anne Smart are on show at the Poussin Gallery from 20th October - 13th November 2010. Anne Smart was born in Yorkshire in 1951. She studied sculpture at St. Martin's School of Art in the 1970's, started painting in 1978, and now lives and works in north-east Scotland. Her work is in a number of private collections, and since 1995 she has run independent teaching classes in abstract painting.
Thanks Thige, did you get to see the Monet in Paris? It had some good reviews over here..
Thige Merci, avez-vous pour voir les Monet à Paris? Il a eu quelques bonnes critiques ici ..


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Susan will be in conversation with Aspen Institute Vice President Kitty Boone discussing the current state of Congress and previewing the 2018 midterm elections. A VIP reception will be held after the event for a select number of guests.
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"Expat" is a novel originally designed to portray the overseas life of an American expatriate. In addition to relating the unique accounts of living and working outside the U.S., the book has evolved into an autobiography describing the author's expatriation from his native land, his family, his religion, and ultimately, the world (spiritually speaking).
Part 1: Growing Up - The first volume embraces memoirs from the author's birth through high school – 1972. Foreshadows to his adulthood experiences are playfully interspersed. The story is power-packed with adventure, romance, and of course, music.
Thirty-five (35) original songs are featured in Part 1, along with several poems. Links are provided to each song recording on Sound Cloud – a free website.
Join Raji - our hero / venturer – as he rumbles and stumbles his way through adolescence in the 60's and 70's. Whether he's fighting off priests, nuns, girls, red-necks, or the authorities, you're sure to share both tears and laughter through all his zany antics.
This book is Part 1 of a 4-part compilation:
Part 2: Never Growing Up
Part 3: Growing Pains
Part 4: The Growing Pain
Raji (Roger) Abuzalaf is a Palestinian American. He was born in Kuwait in 1956, and was raised in Houston, Texas in the 60's. He now lives in Honolulu, Hawaii.
His professional career was spent as a Computer Consultant. He worked as a programmer, analyst, designer, architect, and project manager.
He began writing songs in 1968 and has played in several bands.
He has produced:
an album of original Christmas songs - "Road To Bethlehem"
a Bible-based play - "My Two Sons" - based on the parable of the prodigal son
a children's book - "The Adventures of Fugaru"
an autobiography - "Expat" (Parts 1 - 4).
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Finding Peace in Trying Times Stephen Phillip Monteiro
Erasing History…Who Decides
On June 29, 2020 By Stephen Phillip MonteiroLeave a comment
We've all seen the images of statues and monuments being defaced and torn down across the country. It plays out on the daily news and the images are powerful. We've witnessed them crashing down with some set on fire as people cheered celebrating their accomplishment. These images invoke strong emotions. As difficult as it is to watch, I understand why some people find some of these memorials offensive. To some, they bring back images and stories of the time of slavery and all its evils. To others, it's simply part of our history and nothing more. After the civil war, there was an attempt to heal the wounds and unify the country. It was important that the South not feel vanquished. As part of those efforts, the South was allowed to honor those that fought and died for the Confederacy. The North did the same.
Fast forward and we look at these monuments through today's lens and we find fault. History is the story of man as we evolved and is full of imperfections. We must be careful in examining actions that occurred in some cases hundreds of years ago in today's light. It's a slippery slope lest we have no history because perfection will always allude us. British anti-racism protestors have recently called for the destruction of Egypt's Giza Pyramids even as more evidence comes to light that they were not built with slave labor. I imagine the Coliseum in Rome and the Great Wall of China will be next. So, does that mean we should accept all things as they are? No. Recently, the conservative commentator Ben Shapiro was asked if he would want a high school named after Hitler. His answer was a resounding no. So yes, I get it but if these statues are offensive there is a process to remove them. Its called petition and redress. And, I would venture to say that if this process was used those that want to remove these offensive statues would find receptive elected officials willing to listen.
The mob mentality that we see in action is not the way to go.
As predicted, the destruction has gone past Confederate generals and racism and now includes World War II memorials, religious artifacts, gravestones, and even an abolitionist and an emancipator. There seems to be no rhyme or reason to the destruction and nothing is sacred. It appears to be a wholesale attempt to destroy all images of the country and its history. Without doubt there is something going on outside of the issue of racism. The bar has been set by the mob at perfection as an excuse. If someone finds fault, great or small, that seems to be enough to satisfy the mob.
Plain and simple this is vandalism and the destruction of public property.
Those responsible must be arrested and prosecuted. I would like to see more leaders have the guts to condemn this lawlessness and encourage the use of the system in place to address the issue of who the country memorializes. The mob has completely taken our elected leaders and the citizens they represent out of the process.
Symbols of our past are being destroyed but right now the mob gets to decide what stays and what goes…. we have no say.
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This article is about the village. For the neighborhood, see Bellerose, Queens.
Bellerose /bɛlroʊz/ is an incorporated village in Nassau County, New York, United States. The population was 1,193 at the 2010 census.
Bellerose Village has its own mayor and Board of trustees. Thomas Van Buskirk served as mayor for 12 years, from 1993 until 2004. During his tenure he was responsible for the installation of the village's playground, the purchase of a new fire truck and chief's car, the re-modeling of the village hall and many other projects.
Bellerose is located at 40°43′24″N 73°42′59″W / 40.72333°N 73.71639°W / 40.72333; -73.71639 (40.723464, -73.716282).
According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 0.1203 square miles (0.312 km2), all land.
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,173 people, 378 households, and 333 families residing in the village. The population density was 12,207.3 people per square mile (4,529.0/km²). There were 384 housing units at an average density of 3,996.2 per square mile (1,482.6/km²). The racial makeup of the village was 90.79% White, 0.43% African American, 6.65% Asian, 0.85% from other races, and 1.28% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.35% of the population.
There were 378 households out of which 42.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 78.3% were married couples living together, 6.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 11.9% were non-families. 9.8% of all households were made up of individuals and 5.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.10 and the average family size was 3.32.
In the village, the population was spread out with 25.4% under the age of 18, 7.5% from 18 to 24, 27.0% from 25 to 44, 28.6% from 45 to 64, and 11.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females, there were 96.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 92.7 males.
The median income for a household in the village was $100,263, and the median income for a family was $110,404. Males had a median income of $72,917 versus $50,625 for females. The per capita income for the village was $36,446. None of the families and 0.9% of the population were living below the poverty line, including no under eighteens and 1.3% of those over 64.
John P. Shanley (1915-1985), journalist, specializing in radio, television and drama, who spent much of his career with The New York Times.
^ "Race, Hispanic or Latino, Age, and Housing Occupancy: 2010 Census Redistricting Data (Public Law 94-171) Summary File (QT-PL), Bellerose Village, New York". U.S. Census Bureau, American FactFinder 2. Archived from the original on September 11, 2013. Retrieved October 3, 2011.
^ Staff. "John P. Shanley, 70, Ex-Editor", The New York Times, November 29, 1985. Accessed October 16, 2018. "John P. Shanley, former radio-television editor of The New York Times, died of lung cancer yesterday at the Mercy Hospice in Rockville Centre, L.I. A resident of Bellerose Village, L.I., he was 70 years old."
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In Nieves v. Bartlett, the United States Supreme Court ruled, in the context of a civil suit pursuant to Civil Rights Statute 42 U.S.C.§1983, that "probable cause to make an arrest defeats a claim that the arrest was in retaliation for speech protected by the First Amendment." The facts are as follows. "Respondent Russell Bartlett sued petitioners — Sergeant Nieves and Trooper Weight — alleging that they retaliated against him for his protected First Amendment speech by arresting him for disorderly conduct and resisting arrest." "Bartlett was arrested police during 'Arctic Man,' a weeklong winter sports festival held in" Alaska and "known for both extreme sports and extreme alcohol consumption." Officer Nieves was the first of the officers to encounter Bartlett. "Nieves was asking some partygoers to move their beer keg inside their RV…. According to Nieves, Bartlett began belligerently yelling to the RV owners that they should not speak with the police….Bartlett was highly intoxicated and yelled at Officer Nieves to leave…. Several minutes later, Bartlett saw Trooper Weight asking a minor whether he and his underage friends had been drinking.
According to Weight, Bartlett approached in an aggressive manner, stood between Weight and the teenager, and yelled with slurred speech that Weight should not speak with the minor. Weight claims that Bartlett then stepped very close to him in a combative way, so Weight pushed him back. Sergeant Nieves saw the confrontation and rushed over, arriving right after Weight pushed Bartlett. Nieves immediately initiated an arrest, and when Bartlett was slow to comply with his orders, the officers forced him to the ground." Bartlett was charged with disorderly conduct and resisting arrest, but the prosecution dismissed the charges. "Bartlett then sued the officers under 42 U.S.C. §1983, which provides a cause of action for state deprivations of federal rights…. He claimed that the officers violated his First Amendment rights by arresting him in retaliation for his speech. The protected speech, according to Bartlett, was his refusal to speak with Nieves earlier in the evening and his intervention in Weight's discussion with the underage partygoer. The officers responded that they arrested Bartlett because he interfered with an investigation and initiated a physical confrontation with Weight. The Federal District Court granted summary judgment for the officers…. The Ninth Circuit disagreed" and the officers appealed to the United States Supreme Court.
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probable cause to arrest him." The Court noted that "'as a general matter the First Amendment prohibits government officials from subjecting an individual to retaliatory actions' for engaging in protected speech. If an official takes adverse action against someone based on that forbidden motive, and 'non-retaliatory grounds are in fact
insufficient to provoke the adverse consequences,' the injured person may generally seek relief by bringing a First Amendment claim. …. To prevail on such a claim, a plaintiff must
establish a 'causal connection' between the government defendant's 'retaliatory animus' and the plaintiff's 'subsequent injury.' It is not enough to show that an official acted
with a retaliatory motive and that the plaintiff was injured — the motive must cause the injury.
Specifically, it must be a 'but-for' cause, meaning that the adverse action against the plaintiff would not have been taken absent the retaliatory motive." "'Establishing the
existence of probable cause will suggest that [an arrest] would have occurred even without a retaliatory motive.'" "In light of the foregoing," the Court decided that "Bartlett's
retaliation claim cannot survive summary judgment." The reason is that because Bartlett's allegedly belligerent behavior gave the officers probable cause to arrest him, this negated his argument that the officers acted solely in retaliation for his exercise of his First Amendment rights.
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