Enforcing bigotry is un-American: Theotis Robinson Jr.
People of color can be arrested -- even killed -- for breathing while black or brown.
Here's a question for consideration: What gives any American citizen the right to call police to enforce their racism and bigotry against another American citizen? This scenario is playing out across our country, like an epidemic, on practically a daily basis. From a Philadelphia Starbucks; to a Yale University dormitory; to a Colorado State University tour; to a public park in Oakland, California, we see this sick state of affairs constantly unfolding.
Jason Johnson, a professor at Morgan State University and political editor of "The Root," recently wrote about this American phenomenon. In his article, Johnson described a late-night scene he and a friend witnessed when he was moving into a new apartment. A couple was arguing about breaking up. The man was trying to walk away. The woman was having none of it.
"I'm gonna call the cops!" Johnson quotes the woman as saying. "I'll tell them you beat me up. They'll get your [expletive deleted]." It stopped the man dead in his tracks. That was figuratively. It could have been literally. He knew what could happen. The woman was white. He was black.
These stories are instructive. A black female Yale graduate student fell asleep while studying in a common area of a graduate dorm. A white female grad student called police to have her removed. The problem was that the black woman, who had paid tuition and housing fees for a room in the dorm, had every right to be there. "I'm not going to justify my existence here," she told police. Turns out this was not the first time the white student had called police to remove a black student from the facility. Earlier, she had called police on a black male grad student because his presence made her "uncomfortable." She should have been expelled.
Two Native Americans on a campus tour at CSU had the cops summoned to investigate them when a European American woman felt they didn't belong there. They made her "nervous." Let's get this straight. Two Native Americans didn't belong on a college campus in Colorado, but a European American did? The two were told by the cops to keep their hands where they could see them before being patted down. Before going on their campus visit, the two brothers had described CSU as their "dream school." After this nightmare, wonder how they feel now.
Last month, a white woman called police in Oakland to have a black family removed from a public park. Their infraction? Barbecuing with charcoal in a designated barbecue area. And who can forget Harvard professor Henry Louis Gates? Having misplaced his keys, he was arrested for entering his own home through a window when a white neighbor called the cops. Police were called in New York because waiters and customers were speaking Spanish. An Idaho Border Patrol officer questioned two American citizens for speaking Spanish. Such incidents are too numerous to list.
Laws can't control what people think. They can control behavior. File a bogus police report and you could be arrested, sent to jail and fined. Falsely report a bomb threat and, again, you can go to jail. But calling the cops to enforce your own racism and bigotry brings no consequences. This needs to change. There need to be consequences.
A few days ago in Memphis -- Memphis! -- a white woman called the cops to report a black man for entering and taking pictures of a house. After ascertaining that he had the right and permission from the owner of the property to be there, they told the woman he was free to continue. Upset that they had not arrested him, she loudly told the cops that she knew powerful people in the police department. They responded that they didn't care who she knew and if she called them again, she was going to jail.
That is how you stop this nonsense. There should be laws against using taxpayer dollars to enforce the racism and bigotry of some citizens against certain other citizens.
America will never be great this way. This is decidedly un-American.


Yet authorities and museum officials remain hopeful, noting that stolen art almost always gets returned, it just sometimes takes a generation or so.
In the early hours of March 18, 1990, two men disguised as Boston police officers talked their way into the museum by saying they were responding to a call. They overpowered two security guards, bound them with duct tape and spent 81 minutes pilfering 13 works of art, including masterpieces by Rembrandt, Vermeer, Degas and Manet.
Rembrandt's "Storm on the Sea of Galilee" (1633) is included on a list of several works of art stolen from the museum which experts estimate at $300 million in a brazen robbery on March 19, 1990.
Anthony Amore, the Gardner's security chief, is scheduled to deliver a lecture entitled "81 Minutes," where he will walk the audience through the theft.


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White Plague
By: Abel, James
Publisher: New York, Berkley Books: 2015
Condition: Fine in Fine dust jacket
Protected in a removable Brodart archival cover. Light gray boards with black spine imprinted in silver with title and author. Map on endpages; Full number line 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1. . 324 pages. A Joe Rush Novel, No. 1. In the frozen waters of the Arctic, Marine bioterror expert Joe Rush races to save a submarine crew from a lethal threat..."The pleas for help stopped coming just after five in the morning, Washington time. The Pentagon staffers cleared for handling sensitive messages sat in horror for a moment and then tried other ways to reach the victims. Nothing worked so they called th... View more info
False Impression
By: Archer, Jeffrey
Publisher: New York, St. Martin's Press: 2006
Edition: First US Edition
Protected with a removable Brodart cover. Stated First U. S. Edition: March 2006 with full number line. . 375 pages. This latest novel will take readers on a breathtaking journey from New York to London to Bucharest and on to Toykyo and finally to a sleepy English village where the mystery of Van Gogh's last painting will finally be resolved. View more info
Remains Silent
By: Baden, Michael ; Kenney, Linda
Publisher: New York, Knopf: 2005
Protected with a removable Brodart cover. Stated First Edition. Debut novel. . 1.3 x 9.2 x 6.1 Inches. 240 pages. Philomena (Manny) Manfreda is a crusading attorney for the disenfranchised. Five years out of law school, with an apartment not much bigger than one of her beloved Prada shoe boxes and a burgeoning reputation as one of the city's fiercest litigators, Manny is an unabashed shopaholic who changes her hair color weekly, carries her poodle, Mycroft, everywhere, and whose idea of therapy is the preparation of an eight-course Italian meal. Dr. Jake Rosen is the deputy chief medical exam... View more info
Blow the House Down: A Novel
By: Baer, Robert
Publisher: New York, Crown Pub.: 2006
Condition: Very Good in Very Good dust jacket
Copyright date circled in ink . 298 pages. The first novel from an acclaimed nonfiction writer and former CIA operative creates a realistic, riveting, terrifying, alternate history of what happened on 9/11--starring Max Waller, a CIA operative who doesn't play by the rules and ends up getting pulled into a series of events leading up to the attacks View more info
The Camel Club
By: Baldacci, David
Publisher: New York, Warner: 2005
Condition: Fine in Near Fine dust jacket
Protected in a removable Brodart cover. Medium blue boards with black spine lettered in silvery blue. Full number line 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1. . 448 pages. Camel Club Series, No. 1. It exists at the fringes of Washington, D.C., has no power, and consists solely of four eccentric and downtrodden members whom society has forgotten. Their simple goal is to find the "truth" behind their country's actions. One man leads this aging, ragtag crew. He has no known past and has taken the name "Oliver Stone." Day and night, Stone and his friends study wild conspiracy theories, current eve... View more info
The Innocent
Publisher: New York, Grand Central Publishing: 2012
Protected in a removable Brodart cover. Gray/white boards and gray spine lettered in metallic red. Full number line 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1. . 422 pages. A Will Robie Thriller, No. 1. Back in DC after successful missions in Edinburgh and Tangier, assassin Will Robie sees his latest assignment, to eliminate a US government employee, go badly wrong. What had she done, or what did she know? Robie is now a wanted man. But it seems that he's not the only one on the run. Young teenager Julie Getty is devastated by the inexplicable murder of her parents in their home. Who wanted them dead, and why, is... View more info
The Sixth Man
Protected in a removable Brodart cover. Full number line 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1. . 416 pages. King & Maxwell Mysteries, No. 5. Edgar Roy--an alleged serial killer held in a secure, fortress-like Federal Supermax facility-is awaiting trial. He faces almost certain conviction. Sean King and Michelle Maxwell are called in by Roy's attorney, Sean's old friend and mentor Ted Bergin, to help work the case. But their investigation is derailed before it begins--en route to their first meeting with Bergin, Sean and Michelle find him murdered. It is now up to them to ask the questions no one seems to want... View more info
By: Beck, Glenn; Parke, Harriet
Publisher: New York, Threshold Editions: 2012
Protected in a removable Brodart archival cover. Pale gray boards with black cloth spine imprinted with title and author in metallic red. Full number line 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1. . 295 pages. "I was just a baby when we were relocated and I don't remember much. Everybody has that black hole at the beginning of their life. That time you can't remember. Your first step. Your first taste of table food. My real memories begin in our assigned living area in Compound 14." Just a generation ago, this place was called America. Now, after the worldwide implementation of a UN-led program called Age... View more info
The Ghost War
By: Berenson, Alex
Publisher: New York, G. P. Putnam's Sons: 2008
Condition: Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket
Remainder mark on bottom of text block. Full number line 1 3 5 7 9 10 8 6 4 2. 383 pages. John Wells Thrillers, No. 2. Returning to Washington after a harrowing case in the Middle East, CIA agent and al-Qaeda infiltrator John Wells is selected to investigate a surge in Taliban activity with possible Asian ties. View more info
The Midnight House
Condition: Near Fine in As New dust jacket
Copyright date circled (??) . Full number line 1 3 5 7 9 10 8 6 4 2. 385 pages. Early one morning, a former CIA agent is shot to death in the street. That night, a former Army Ranger is gunned down in his doorway. The next day, John Wells gets a phone call. Come to Langley. Now. The victims were part of an eleven-member interrogation team that operated out of a secret base in Poland called the Midnight House. For almost two years, they put the screws to the toughest jihadis, men thought to have knowledge of imminent threats. The interrogators used whatever means necessary. When they were di... View more info
The Charlemagne Pursuit: A Novel
By: Berry, Steve
Publisher: New York, Ballantine Books:
Condition: Very Good- in Fine dust jacket
Serious dent at bottom of front board. Map on endpapers. Full number line 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1. . 509 pages. Cotton Malone, No. 4. As a child, former Justice Department agent Cotton Malone was told his father died in a submarine disaster in the North Atlantic, but now he wants the full story and asks his ex-boss, Stephanie Nelle, to secure the military files. What he learns stuns him: His father's sub was a secret nuclear vessel lost on a highly classified mission beneath the ice shelves of Antarctica. But Malone isn't the only one after the truth. Twin sisters Dorothea Lindauer and Christl... View more info
The Venetian Betrayal: A Novel
Publisher: New York, Ballantine Books: 2007
Protected in a removable Brodart cover. Black boards with gold lettering on a black spine. Full number line 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1. . 473 pages. Cotton Malone, No. 3. In 323 B.C.E, having conquered Persia, Alexander the Great set his sights on Arabia, then suddenly succumbed to a strange fever. Locating his final resting place–unknown to this day–remains a tantalizing goal for both archaeologists and treasure hunters. Now the quest for this coveted prize is about to heat up. And Cotton Malone–former U.S. Justice Department agent turned rare-book dealer–will be drawn into an intense geopolit... View more info
Protected in a removable Brodart cover. Map on endpapers. Full number line 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1. . 509 pages. As a child, former Justice Department agent Cotton Malone was told his father died in a submarine disaster in the North Atlantic, but now he wants the full story and asks his ex-boss, Stephanie Nelle, to secure the military files. What he learns stuns him: His father's sub was a secret nuclear vessel lost on a highly classified mission beneath the ice shelves of Antarctica. But Malone isn't the only one after the truth. Twin sisters Dorothea Lindauer and Christl Falk are fighting for... View more info
Evidence of Murder
By: Black, Lisa
Publisher: New York, William Morrow: 2009
Protected in a removable Brodart archival cover; Gray boards with lime spine imprinted in silver with title and author; Full number line 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1. . 345 pages. Theresa McLean Mysteries, No. 2. Forensic scientist Theresa MacLean takes on the worst kind of murder case--one without clues--in this follow-up to "Takeover." View more info
By: Box, C. J,
Protected in a removable Brodart archival cover. Greige boards with authord's initials and olive spine imprinted with title and author in copper. Full number line 1 3 5 7 9 10 8 6 4 2 . 369 pages. A Joe Pickett Novel, No. 15. Joe Pickett had good reason to dislike Dallas Cates, and now he has even more—Joe's eighteen-year-old daughter, April, has run off with him. And then comes even worse news: She has been found in a ditch along the highway—alive, but just barely, the victim of blunt force trauma. Cates denies having anything to do with it, but Joe knows in his gut who's responsible... View more info
Cold Wind
By: Box, C. J.
Condition: As New in As New dust jacket
Full number line 1 3 5 7 9 10 8 6 4 2. 388 pages. A Joe Pickett Novel View more info
By: Cain, Chelsea
Publisher: New York, St. Martin's Minotaur: 2008
Protected in a removable Brodart archival cover. Gray cloth binding with title and author on spine in silver. Full number line 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1. . 336 pages. Archie Sheridan & Gretchen Lowell, No. 2. When the body of a young woman is discovered in Portland's Forest Park, Archie is reminded of the last time they found a body there, more than a decade ago: it turned out to be the Beauty Killer's first victim, and Archie's first case. This body can't be one of Gretchen's—she's in prison—but after help from reporter Susan Ward uncovers the dead woman's identity, it turns into an... View more info
Publisher: New York, Minotaur Books: 2013
Protected in a removable Brodart archival cover. Gray green cloth with title and author on spine in gold. Full number line 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1. . 358 pages. Archie Sheridan & Gretchen Lowell, No. 6. Detective Archie Sheridan just has to get through the next few days, then his birthday and Halloween will be over. But with escaped serial killer Gretchen Lowell on the loose, the investigation into the murder of a DEA agent demanding his attention, and journalist Susan Ward showing up at his apartment needing a favor, it's going to be a long weekend. Soon Archie finds himself crashing a masked ba... View more info
Deadly Illusions
By: Campbell, Chester D.
Publisher: Dallas, TX, Durban House: 2005
Condition: Near Fine
SIGNED by the AUTHOR. 285 pages. Greg McKenzie Mysteries. Signed by Author. Molly Saint hires new PI's Greg and Jill McKenzie to check into her husband's background, then disappears. It starts them on a tangled trail of deceit. Complicating matters further, Greg gets drawn into a troubling police investigation stemming from the assassinatiion of the Federal Reserve Board chairman at a Nashville hotel. The case resurrects old problems with a Murder Squad detective and his colleagues among Nashville's finest. The deeper the McKenzies dig, the more deadly illusions they face. After threats, break... View more info
By: Castillo, Linda
Publisher: New York, Minotaur Books: 2010.
Full number line 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1. . 304 pages. A Kate Burkholder Mystery, No. 2. The Plank family moved from Lancaster, Pennsylvania, to join the small Amish community of Painters Mill less than a year ago and seemed the model of the Plain Life?until on a cold October night, the entire family of seven was found slaughtered on their farm. Police Chief Kate Burkholder and her small force have few clues, no motive, and no suspect. Formerly Amish herself, Kate is no stranger to the secrets the Amish keep from the English?and each other?but this crime is horribly out of the ordinary.State agen... View more info

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Home Business News PARQ Groundbreaking Sets the Stage for Exceptional New Beginnings
PARQ Groundbreaking Sets the Stage for Exceptional New Beginnings
The highly anticipated groundbreaking ceremony took place at the former Lanidex office complex in Parsippany on December 2
PARQ will ensure physical spaces reflect community values. "The result will be a compelling neighborhood that will transform Parsippany into a place where people are conveniently connected by foot, bike, car or public transport," said Haidar.
PARSIPPANY — The stage is set for exceptional new beginnings as officials break ground on PARQ. Located at the former Lanidex Plaza in Parsippany, PARQ is a distinctive, emerging multi-generational community that will encompass townhomes, multi-family residences, onsite retail, open green spaces, and state-of-the-art amenities.
The highly anticipated groundbreaking ceremony took place at the former Lanidex office complex on December 2
Emcee Joe O'Neill welcomed an enthusiastic crowd filled with local and state officials, as well as businesses and media representatives from Parsippany and beyond. Anthony Milelli, Principal Director of PARQ, took to the podium to express how PARQ will instill a new sense of community and placemaking by celebrating the balance of health, happiness, and well-being. "Urban renewal and revitalization projects are vital to stimulate the economy, enhance property values and instill a sense of civic pride," he said.
Robert Garafolo, Principal Attorney of PARQ
Back in the late 60s, PARQ was formerly known as Olson's Farm prior to being rezoned as an office park called Lanidex Plaza that served Parsippany for many years, according to Robert Garafolo, Principal Attorney of PARQ. "But just like Olson's Farm, Lanidex Plaza became less active and less vibrant, and the owners decided it needed to be redeveloped or repurposed," Garafolo. "After some negotiation, we have since created PARQ Parsippany. Now and in the future, PARQ is going to be a very valuable, magnificent asset to the town of Parsippany."
Haytham Haidar
Haytham Haidar, Managing Director of PARQ, noted how this project will usher in a new era in Morris County. "PARQ will forge us into the 21st century with state-of-the-art facilities, vast and welcoming green spaces for the community to enjoy, a recreational complex open to residents and sports programs to utilize, and enhanced revenue as a result of the site's modernization," Haidar added.
The approved plan will be implemented in two phases, according to Haidar. The first phase includes Multi-Family Building 1, which features 275 multi-family residences, convenience retail, indoor and outdoor amenity space, and ample parking. It will also highlight 75 clustered courtyard townhomes with two-car garages. The townhomes will feature contemporary farmhouse-style architecture with access to a clubhouse and outdoor pool. Convenient, master-down home designs are also available. An athletic field, concession building, restrooms, and playground are also included in the first phase.
PARQ Interior Lobby Multifamily Building
The second phase includes Multi-Family Building 2, which features 250 multi-family residences, convenience retail, indoor and outdoor amenity space, and ample parking. The residences will allow the Township of Parsippany to fulfill part of its state-mandated affordable housing obligations.
The two luxury multi-family buildings tout green design elements, as well as smart buildings and home features that promote wellness. These features include Energy Star® appliances and lighting fixtures; windows with Low-E coating; low flow water fixtures; programmable thermostats, and electric car charging stations in each building's parking garage. Each multi-family building also features an elegant welcoming lobby with motor court drop-off; upscale club suite; private event room; children's playroom; state-of-the-art fitness center; a resort-style pool with outdoor BBQ and lounging areas, and co-working alcoves.
PARQ will ensure physical spaces reflect community values. "The result will be a compelling neighborhood that will transform Parsippany into a place where people are conveniently connected by foot, bike, car, or public transport," said Haidar.
Located near I-287 and I-80, PARQ residents can be at the Port Authority Bus Terminal in New York City in just over an hour via the NJ Transit® Parsippany-Troy Hills Park/Ride. For those who are up for more of an adventure, the world's most admired cities are just hours away via Newark International Airport, John F. Kennedy International Airport, and LaGuardia Airport.
PARQ's vision is for the revitalization to seamlessly integrate the design of the project into the existing fabric of the community. The transformation of the 23-acre portion of Lanidex Plaza will conclude in 2025. "This new, authentic neighborhood will be upscale, welcoming, and humble," said Haidar. "At PARQ, the best is yet to come."
About PARQ
The PARQ development team includes Garofalo O'Neill Ruggierio, LLC, Real Estate Law; Minno & Wasko, Architects and Planners; Design 446, Marketing and Advertising; Greystar Real Estate Partners; Sue Adler, Keller Williams Premier Properties; Langan Engineering & Environmental Services; Melillo + Bauer Associates, Landscape Architects, and Mary Cook Associates, Interior Design.
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In just a few hours, we will say goodbye to 2011 and hello 2012!! Yup, just a few hours time.. time really flies now days, right?? 2011 is a big year for me, many things have happened and I have learned a few things about myself, life and people around me..
Lesson #3 : If either one of you wins in an argument between each other, it's a losing battle for your marriage.
Lesson #4 : Sabda Nabi Muhammad SAW: "Sekiranya aku boleh menyuruh seseorang sujud kepada seseorang manusia, nescaya aku akan suruh perempuan sujud kepada suaminya." (Di riwayatkan oleh A.Hurairah) . Amazing isn't it.. I have no comment, just memorize the hadith, ladies!
In general.. year 2011 has been a kind to me. Alhamdullillah. Owh, and not forgotten my little hijrah!! I want to strive to a be a better muslimah in 2012. I wanna be a better person, wife, mommy, doctor in whatever way I can..
Happy new year from all of us.. (urmm.. no family pic with my selendang coz baru 3 hari blaja pakai 😀 nie pun Bella looks constipated! LoL..) May 2012 brings the best for all of us!! InsyaAllah..
Posted on December 31, 2011 November 27, 2012 by Dr Halina Mohd YunosPosted in MeTagged life lesson, wish.
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happy new year dr…may great things happen in your life in next year!
happy new year halina..!! semoga 2012 membawa byk lagi kebhhagiaan n keharmoniaan pada halina sekeluarga..:) InsyaAllah!
it can be a special lesson to woman too..
may ur family happy and blessed by The Mighty Allah..
i'll always supporting you and your family, dr.halina!
as a skin consultant, nak tanya boleh? umur 22 sesuai k pakai product anti aging?
I am not a skin consultant.. Im just vain enough to know these things 😉 you are rcommended to use anti aging skin care starting from 25-30 years old depends on your exposure to skin damaging factors like the sunlight.. 22? Pls lar.. Go enjoy your life!! Hahahha..
happy new year dearie Dr:) hmm..quite disappointed xdpt tgk Bella &mommy *eh!!of course daddy bella sekali!hehe* dlm Nona tomorrow since i'm doin' my practical @ hospital in T'ganu *why larr no new year cuti here:(* huggiess & kissess to litte B anyway!
OK Dr! hehe. S.O to-be. hopefully S.O xde oncall 😉 anyway, thanks for the lovely reminder B's mommy hahaha..
Sis Lina..Selamat Tahun Baru juga dan moga 2012 Allah bakal memberi kita lebih rezeki dan limpah rahmat Insya Allah..
this is the most lovely article among yours n i love it very much.ehehe.
salam ,kak na ..bleh tnyer x ?
kak na blaja medik kt mner ???? brape thn yea ??
i believe in "if there's a will, there's a way" cik as.. im actually quite hard-headed.. in other way, that means stubborn. if i wanted something, i will do it until i get it. everybody lose their focus occasionally but you have to be objective in life. let say you want to study biology chapter 3 today.. (whatever chapter 3 is…) don't just say i want to study biology today.. that is NOT enough.. sampai tgh malam pun belum tentu abis study, be objective, tell yourself, I will finish biology chapter 3 within 2 hour from 3-5pm.. dang!! kol 5 mesti abis study!! buleh??
msti comel Dr pakai tudung.. tak sabar nk tgk..
jazakillah dr.:) insyaallah boleh!;) i'll try my best.Tetapkan pndirian ,fokus pd matlamat…insyaAlllah, sy akan aplikasikan dlm study or whatever what i want ttg apa yg doc bagi ni.. TQ my lovely sis.(dr.halina) ;),smoga allah mempermudahkan segala urusan dr.halina ke arah amal soleh dan kebaikan.allahumma amin ala kulli hal.
Dr Halina,,,just to ask you why Bella's name does not start with Siti since the daddy is from Sheikh generation…? hehehe….
dr, u inspire me a lot ! wish u luck and da best in everything you do !!


Nathan Sobey hits the game-winning 3-pointer for the Wyoming Cowboys in a 67-66 victory over Lehigh in the first round of the College Basketball Invitational Tuesday at the Arena-Auditorium in Laramie, Wyo. Lehigh took a 66-64 lead on a basketball Gabe Knutson prior to Sobey's basket.
Sobey's basket was No. 2 on ESPN SportCenter's top 10 plays from Tuesday night.
From left to right, Wyoming men's basketball players Larry Nance Jr., Derrious Gilmore and Nathan Sobey talk about the Cowboys 67-66 win over Lehigh in the first round of the College Basketball Invitational Tuesday, March 19, 2013, in Laramie.
Tonight's College Basketball Tournament appearance is Wyoming's 25th in its 108-year history — which is about once every 4.3 years.
UW has been to the NCAA Tournament 14 times (9-19 record), NIT eight times (7-8) and CBI three times (1-2).
The Cowboys are seeking back-to-back 20 win seasons for the first time in a decade, and this is their first time they have been to the postseason in consecutive seasons over that same time frame.
WyoSports senior editor Robert Gagliardi did a question-and-answer session with Tom Housenick, who covers Lehigh men's basketball for The Morning Call newspaper in Allentown, Pa.
Wyoming (19-13) hosts Lehigh (21-9) in the first round of the College Basketball Invitational at 7 tonight in Laramie.
Question: Do you think Lehigh is excited to play in the CBI, or was there a big letdown that the team didn't get into the NIT or not make the NCAA Tournament?
Answer: If Lehigh had to make a decision about going to the CBI right after losing to rival Lafayette for a third time this season, it certainly would have passed. They sat on it at their respective homes on spring break for a few days and seem to be rejuvenated. How they feel, ultimately, will come out when the Mountain Hawks fall behind Tuesday night two time zones from home.
Wyoming senior-to-be guard Luke Martinez will undergo surgery on his left wrist April 12 in Laramie. Martinez sprained the wrist during the first half of the Cowboys' first-round College Basketball Invitational game against North Dakota State on March 14.
X-rays showed no broken bones, and UW men's basketball trainer Dustin Enslinger said doctors will look at the wrist arthoscopically to see what needs to be done to repair the wrist.
"When they took pictures just recently they thought the best way to travel down this road to give him the best chance of a real successful senior year is to do some minor surgery now," coach Larry Shyatt said.
Martinez didn't miss any game action in that game, nor did he in UW's next game at Washington State where it lost 61-41. Martinez said the injury didn't affect his play, but in those two games he was a combined 3 of 13 from the field.
A memorable season had a forgettable ending for the University of Wyoming men's basketball team.
That ending was a 61-41 loss to Washington State here at Beasley Coliseum Monday night in a second-round CBI game.
I'm high above here at Beasely Coliseum in Pullman, Wash., less than an hour before Wyoming and Washington State play in a second-round CBI game.
There is some pregame news.
First, I've been told if Wyoming wins tonight it will play at the winner of tonight's Oregon State-TCU game Wednesday. That game is in Corvallis, Ore. Yes, even if TCU wins, UW goes back to Fort Worth for a second time this season. Was told TCU outbid UW for that game.
Heard the CBI folks like a possible TCU-Pitt match-up in the finals with TCU going to the Big 12 next year and Pitt in the Big East.
May be stating the obvious, but here is my key to the game for Wyoming in tonight's second-round CBI game at Washington State.
Better defense: Wyoming must get back to the way it played defense most of the season. In its last game against North Dakota State last Wednesday the Cowboys allowed a season-high 78 points. It must do a better job across the board if it hopes to win tonight.
UW live chat today at 3 p.m.
Join me today at 3 p.m. for my weekly live chat on University of Wyoming sports. Can talk about Wednesday's CBI game with North Dakota State and talk a little spring football, which starts Monday.
We can even talk a little March Madness as the NCAA Tournament begins Thursday. Come ready to chat and with questions.
Of all the things I thought I might see from the Wyoming men's basketball team in Wednesday's first-round CBI game with North Dakota State, I didn't think one of them would be the Cowboys giving up 75 points.
Fortunately, UW scored 78 and won the game to advance to the second round where it plays at Washington State at 8 p.m. Monday night.
I thought junior forward Leonard Washington was a beast, once again. He had his fourth double-double with 22 points and 11 rebounds. His three-point play with 18.5 seconds to play gave UW a 75-70 lead.
More on Washington later this week in the Wyoming Tribune Eagle and Laramie Boomerang.


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City of Saints
Hunt, Andrew E.
To the outside observer, Salt Lake City might seem to be the squeaky-clean "City of Saints"--its nickname since Mormon pioneers first arrived. Its wide roads, huge Mormon temple topped by a horn-blowing angel, and orderly neighborhoods give it the appearance of the ideal American city, but looks can be deceiving.
When a beautiful socialite turns up dead, Art Oveson, a twenty-something husband, father, and devout Mormon just getting his start as a sheriff's deputy, finds himself thrust into the role of detective. With his partner, a foul-mouthed former strikebreaker, he begins to pursue the murderer--or murderers. His search takes him into the underbelly of Salt Lake City, a place rife with blackmail, corruption, and death.
Based on a true yet largely forgotten murder that once captivated the nation but still remains unsolved eighty years later, City of Saints reveals a darker picture of the Mormon capital than you ever expected.
Publisher: New York : Minotaur Books, 2012
Characteristics: viii, 321 p
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(Staff) Elaine Bird Jun 15, 2013
A fascinating mystery set in Salt Lake City in the 1930s. I got a great feel for the time and place. Apparently based on a real murder this story is hard to put down. Very enjoyable.
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Eosos Jun 06, 2014
A real-life unsolved murder case from 1930's Salt Lake City turned into a historical fiction book with a resolution.
This is a good story. I'm sure it could be turned into a wonderful movie where the 1930's period would really come to life though the set and the clothes, it was kind of lacking in the book itself. A bit on the simple side for my tastes but an agreeable read anyway.
jgraham48 Aug 18, 2013
Good Salt Lake City local color including Mormon Church history and landmarks. Well written and fast-paced. The author gets the 1930's details right: before television, people relied on radio and newspapers for information; before the Internet, research was tedious and took a long time; no cell phones, telephones used party lines, long distance calls were time-consuming to connect and the connections carried mostly static; many people drove cars but trips took a lot longer before interstate highways existed. Several strong female characters, including the full-time schoolteacher wife of the protagonist. I think her employment was highly unusual for that era, especially with her being a mother of two young children, although the hero mentions at least twice that he would never "allow" his wife to support him and their family.
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Last August 20, the La Salle Floorball League (LSFL) concluded with eight (8) teams from the two FTTEAMS (PE) classes, each team headed by De La Salle Manila (DLSM) club members, fighting to get the top spot.
The LSFL started with teams competing against each other in 3v3 matches, where the Thunders came out as champions. Afterwards, the 5v5 matches were played with the Tiger Cubs bringing home the gold after an intense finals match against the Thunders. The White Knights also came out as the 2nd runners-up of the games.
Although at the end of the day only one team came out as victors, no one could deny the bond that has formed among teams and students because Floorball is all about the passion and the camaraderie. And so everyone is encourage to come and try floorball with DLSM Floorball Club.
If you are interested, you can contact Club president Zack Tamargo at 09052890082 or email him at zackdozer@yahoo.com. You could also PM him in facebook, Zacky Tamargo.
The inaugural La Salle Floorball League (LSFL) was successfuly organized last August 20 at the E Razon bdlg, De La Salle University Taft, Manila.


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Here is an example to work off of: http://jsfiddle.net/pxc0uug2/
I'm not very interesting in reworking the entire thing. I could figure that out if necessary, however I'm only interested in whether or not I can target "inner1" using nothing but its position and class name, and not also target "inner alone."

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Home > News & Reviews > Black Country Communion
Black Country Communion To Return With New Album And UK Shows
Monday, 31 July 2017	 Written by Jon Stickler
Black Country Communion will return with their fourth record this autumn.
'BCCIV' is the follow up to 2013's 'Afterglow' and is out on September 22 through Mascot Records, prior to two exclusive concerts at Wolverhampton's Civic Hall and London's Eventim Apollo in January. Tickets go on general sale on August 4.
The group, featuring vocalist Glenn Hughes, guitarist Joe Bonamassa, drummer Jason Bonham and keyboardist Derek Sherinian, took a hiatus shortly after the arrival of their third record due to differing career priorities between Hughes and Bonamassa. Speaking about the record, Hughes said:
"We had around four months to write this album, and I think the results speak for themselves. All four of us wanted to make a record that stood up to the first three albums, however, the new album is more of a progression, as we wanted to be careful not to repeat the previous albums. A lot has happened since we last recorded the 'Afterglow' album in 2013, so, in many ways, the new album shows BCC with a much harder, riffier and bigger and bolder sound. If you're looking for a folk album, this ain't the one."
'BCCIV'
1. Collide
2. Over My Head
3. The Last Song For My Resting Place
4. Sway
5. The Cove
6. The Crow
7. Wanderlust
8. Love Remains
9. Awake
10. When The Morning Comes
11. With You I Go* (bonus track on vinyl edition only)
The first single taken from the new album will be Collide.
Black Country Communion Upcoming Tour Dates are as follows
Tue January 02 2018 - WOLVERHAMPTON Civic Hall
Thu January 04 2018 - LONDON Eventim Apollo
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Black Country Communion Share Video For The Cove
Black Country Communion have revealed a video for The Cove.
Black Country Communion Unveil Video For The Last Song For My Resting Place
Black Country Communion have shared the music video for their new single, The Last Song For My Resting Place.
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Is there anything less final than an acrimonious rock 'n' roll break up? Hell froze over and the Eagles reformed. Axl Rose and Slash have reconciled in this lifetime and it surely won't be long until Oasis stop looking back in anger and reunite. Cynics, or possibly realists, will cite money as a key factor in those instances, but Black Country Communion's return likely won't reap any kind of financial whirlwind. As such, this is one truce motivated by friendship and music. And boy, does it show.
Don't Stop: Fleetwood Mac's Ongoing Evolution
Nothing can be said to be certain, except death and taxes, and members of Fleetwood Mac falling out with one another.
Few rock bands have ascended to the iconic heights that KISS currently occupy, but their legacy is a complicated one. On one hand they are a huge arena draw, famed for fire, blood and good times, and on the other they are largely critically derided and dismissed as gimmicky, sleazy, over-the-top t-shirt salesmen.
Rush's Cinema Strangiato Documentary Film Due For Release This Summer
A new Rush film will hit cinemas worldwide for one night only this summer.
The Eagles Add Third Las Vegas Show To 'Hotel California' Celebration Due To Demand
The Eagles have announced a third Las Vegas show that will see the group performing their 'Hotel California' album in full.
Hawkwind Add Brighton Date To 50th Anniversary Tour, Announce Special Guests
Hawkwind have added a Brighton show to their 50th anniversary tour plans.
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SOULARD, Mo. -- This event is the crown jewel of the Soulard Mardi Gras season and is the biggest parade outside of the Big Easy. It begins at Busch Stadium and proceeds through the streets of Downtown South and Soulard to the place where your beer was born: Anheuser-Busch Brewery.
This year's theme is "40 Years of Magic, Music, and Memories." Help us celebrate a century of this St. Louis institution as krewes ride nearly 100 floats that bring to life 1980, or 1981, or 1982, or 1983, or 1984, or 1985, or 1986, or 1987, or 1988, or 1989, or 1990, and throw over 10,000,000 strands of beads to the throngs of Mardi Gras revelers lining the parade route.
There are many ways to get to Saint Louis Mardi Gras and many places to park your vehicle, but the best way to get to Mardi Gras is by leaving your car at home. That's right, you may not want to bring your wheels. There are plenty of ways to get here without them.


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John is survived by his wife Sandy, his four daughters Tina (Mike) Mizgalski, Jenny (Joe) Galvan, Kelly (Billy Studnicka) Rank, and Tracy (Mark) Christman, his football team Jarod, Joey, Jack, Susie, Jace, Camron, Jett, and Sawyer, his siblings Dee, Peg, Bill and Bob, his dog-friend Rocky, his nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts, and all of those that he made laugh along the way. Preceded by Susie Rank, Ian Mizgalski, Suzi Torriente, and parents, Gertrude and Willis Rank.
Visitation Wednesday, November 14th, 3:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Funeral Thursday, November 15th, 9:15 a.m. from the Robert J. Sheehy & Sons Funeral Home, 9000 W. 151st Street, Orland Park, IL to Our Lady of the Woods Church, 10731 W. 131st Street, Orland Park, IL, Mass 10:00 a.m.
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By Candlelight (1933)
Passed | 1h 10min | Comedy, Music, Romance | 18 December 1933 (USA)
Beautiful woman mistakes a prince's butler for the prince.
Siegfried Geyer (play), F. Hugh Herbert (screenplay) | 4 more credits »
Elissa Landi, Paul Lukas, Nils Asther | See full cast & crew »
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The Kiss Before the Mirror (1933)
Certificate: Passed Drama | Mystery
When a famous doctor kills his adulterous wife, he is defended by his best friend, an attorney--who suspects that his own wife is having an affair.
Director: James Whale
Stars: Nancy Carroll, Frank Morgan, Paul Lukas
One More River (1934)
A young lady leaves her brutal husband and meets another man aboard a ship.
Stars: Diana Wynyard, Colin Clive, Frank Lawton
Certificate: Passed Adventure | History | Romance
Despotic King Louis XIV discovers he has a twin brother who has grown up under the tutelage of his foster father, the patriotic musketeer D'Artagnan.
Stars: Louis Hayward, Joan Bennett, Warren William
The Impatient Maiden (1932)
A maid's dreams come true - except they are not quite what she expected.
Stars: Lew Ayres, Mae Clarke, Una Merkel
Certificate: Passed Drama | War
In France, 1917, an alcoholic captain is afraid that his new replacement, his sweetheart's brother, will betray his downfall.
Stars: Colin Clive, Ian Maclaren, David Manners
Green Hell (1940)
Certificate: Passed Adventure | Romance
A group of adventurers head deep into a South American jungle in search of ancient Incan treasure. A beautiful woman, brought to their camp by hired bearers, has come to join her husband, a... See full summary »
Stars: Douglas Fairbanks Jr., Joan Bennett, John Howard
Remember Last Night? (1935)
Comedy | Mystery
After a night of wild partying at a friend's house, a couple wake up to discover the party's host has been murdered in his bed. A detective is called in to investigate, but his ... See full summary »
Stars: Edward Arnold, Robert Young, Constance Cummings
They Dare Not Love (1941)
Adventure | Drama | Romance
An Austrian prince flees his homeland when the Nazis take over and settles in London. While in London, he meets a beautiful Austrian émigré who makes him realize his mistake in leaving ... See full summary »
Directors: James Whale, Victor Fleming, and 1 more credit »
Stars: George Brent, Martha Scott, Paul Lukas
The Road Back (1937)
Drama | War
After World War I, a group of former German soldiers try to adjust to civilian life.
Stars: John 'Dusty' King, Richard Cromwell, Slim Summerville
Sinners in Paradise (1938)
A seaplane departs for China. On board are a nurse escaping a loveless marriage to do work with refugees, a woman hoping to surprise her estranged son, a wealthy heiress trying to distance ... See full summary »
Stars: Madge Evans, John Boles, Bruce Cabot
Wives Under Suspicion (1938)
Certificate: Passed Crime | Drama | Romance
A prosecutor trying a case where a husband shot his adulterous wife begins to suspect that his own wife is having an affair, and starts to have his own thoughts about killing her.
Stars: Warren William, Gail Patrick, Ralph Morgan
Son of Frankenstein (1939)
Drama | Horror | Sci-Fi
One of the sons of Frankenstein finds his father's monster in a coma and revives him, only to find out he is controlled by Ygor who is bent on revenge.
Director: Rowland V. Lee
Stars: Boris Karloff, Basil Rathbone, Bela Lugosi
Elissa Landi ... Marie
Paul Lukas ... Josef
Nils Asther ... Prince Alfred von Rommer
Dorothy Revier ... Countess von Rischenheim
Lawrence Grant ... Count von Rischenheim
Esther Ralston ... Baroness von Ballin
Warburton Gamble ... Baron von Ballin
Lois January ... Ann - the Maid
Josef is the valet for Count von Rommer and well trained in the philandering ways of his master. Mistaken for the Count by a maid, Marie, whom he thinks is an aristocrat, Josef shows her a merry time in the Count's Monte Carlo villa. Meanwhile, the Count escapes a situation with Countess von Rischenheim, when her husband Count von Rischenheim makes an unscheduled appearance, by posing as the butler. Written by Les Adams <longhorn1939@suddenlink.net>
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I Kiss Your Hand, Madame
Music by Ralph Erwin
precode Universal was so much more than monster films ...
19 June 2011 | by AlsExGal – See all my reviews
... and I do not know why the folks at Universal don't do more to get treasures such as these out to the public, at least using the manufactured on demand method that Warner Brothers and MGM/UA are using.
This is one of the sophisticated precodes revolving around a series of mistaken identities and misrepresentations. The basic plot is that Josef (Paul Lukas) is butler to the carousing Prince Alfred von Rommer (Nils Asther). Josef helps the prince whenever he gets in a tight spot with one of his many lady friends - with that tight spot primarily consisting of protests and threats being raised by one of the ladies' husbands popping up unexpectedly. After one such episode the prince decides to take a vacation in Monte Carlo and he sends Josef on ahead with the luggage. On the train Josef notices an attractive young lady (Elissa Landi) and tries to make a play for her himself. He is only modestly successful until the young woman sees Josef's luggage and notices the prince's coat of arms. Now Josef has to pretend to be the prince in order to continue courting the lady. What happens when the real prince arrives? Is the young lady who she seems to be? Will those angry husbands now be after Josef since he has taken the prince's identity? Watch and find out.
The main negative in this film is the casting of Paul Lukas as Josef. This time it is not his accent that is the problem but his age. It is a bit of a stretch to believe that a man in his 40's would have such wide-eyed hero worship for the younger prince and his philandering ways. Nils Asther as the prince gives a charming and effortless performance, behaving genuinely amused at the uncomfortable situations in which he is placed. Like Lukas, Asther also had a heavy accent, and that and a contract dispute pretty much finished his acting career shortly after this film was made.
Highly recommended as one of the great sophisticated precodes, although you probably won't be able to find a good print of it. I know I haven't been able to find one yet.


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Melissa Leaston Director of nursing at Whittier Street Health Center swabs Steve Rose of Boston at a COVID testing site in Nubian Square on October 15, 2020 in Roxbury, Massachusetts.Matt Stone | MediaNews Group | Boston Herald via Getty ImagesThe United States reported more than 69,000 new coronavirus cases on Friday, the highest daily count the nation has reported since late July.The U.S. has now reported more than 8 million Covid-19 cases and at least 218,600 deaths since the beginning of the pandemic, according to data compiled by Johns Hopkins University.The surge in coronavirus cases comes as infectious disease experts warn the U.S. could face a "substantial third wave" of infections that will be further complicated this winter by the spread of seasonal influenza, which causes many similar symptoms to that of the coronavirus.As colder temperatures arrive in the Northern Hemisphere, more people will spend time indoors and likely fail to follow public health guidance, which creates a greater risk for the cornoavirus' spread compared with outdoor activities, Dr. William Schaffner, an epidemiologist at Vanderbilt University, said.The U.S. is averaging roughly 55,000 new coronavirus cases every day, based on a weekly average to smooth out the reporting, a more than 16% increase compared with a week ago, according to a CNBC analysis of Johns Hopkins data. New cases were growing by 5% or more in 38 states as the number of infections in the Midwest continues to surge."We need to pay more attention to this. We seem to forget that we're making progress, we're doing better, and then we kind of let go and we go back again," Dr. Carlos del Rio, a professor at the Emory University School of Medicine who specializes in infectious diseases, told CNBC on Friday.Dr. Anthony Fauci, the nation's leading infectious disease expert, has warned for weeks that the daily number of new cases has remained "unacceptably high" heading into the end of the year. However, it's not too late to "vigorously apply" recommended public health measures, such as wearing a mask and maintaining a physical distance from others, Fauci told Johns Hopkins University on Thursday.When the U.S. descended from its first peak in April, the number of new coronavirus cases "got stuck" around 20,000 per day, Fauci said. Ideally, the U.S. would've reported less than 10,000 cases every day, he said.Then cases resurged. The number of daily new Covid-19 cases swelled to a high of nearly 70,000 cases a day before subsiding once again. However, new cases have since hovered between 40,000 to 50,000 cases a day."You can't enter into the cool months of the fall and the cold months of the winter with a high community infection baseline," Fauci said. He added that the positivity rate, or the percentage of tests that are positive, is "going in the wrong direction" in more than 30 states.— CNBC's Will Feuer and Nate Rattner contributed to this report.
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Total War fans discuss whether they want single unit armies again or not
Total War fans are discussing one of the more pivotal changes to Total War games of the past decade. A design shift that appeared in Total War: Rome II moved the strategy game away from single unit armies, to the army-centric approach where every unit had to be in a stack. In theory, this would lead to less stacks roaming the map.
A poll on the Total War subreddit with over 6,000 votes currently swings in favour of bringing back independant unit movement by 60% to 40% keeping things as is, with a small minority voting 'other' as a third option. Not a decisive result as, say, which platform redditors are going to buy Warhammer III on, which is notable in and of itself.
Reading through the comments you'll also see plenty of love for Total War: Three Kingdoms, which attempts to offer the best of both worlds. Important characters can roam around the map with their own personal retinue of up to six units, and a character's class governs what units they can recruit. Up to three heroes and retinues can stack together into a larger army.
While it had consequences for unit diversity and army flexibility, many feel it's an appropriate and innovative middle-ground.
Should CA bring back the ability to move units independently from the army as was the case with games before Total War: Rome II? from totalwar
Other interesting points of discussion include taking notes from other games, such as Company of Heroes 3. The WW2 game's new campaign layer also focuses on armies (or 'battalions'), but you can recruit individual companies to the map as well. These units can't initiate tactical battles, but they can capture undefended points on the campaign map, offer support abilities, and deal damage to things at a campaign level.
I'm not sure I have a strong opinion on the subject – some kind of middle-ground is probably what I'd want if I thought about it long enough. Having less army entities to manage is useful, but smaller skirmishes are also just as important as titanic clashes between large armies. Some way of allowing for the strategic distribution of forces outside of mobile armies would be fun, but it would also be very dependent on the era.
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Strategy games aficionado at PCGamesN, Joe was previously editor for Wargamer.com and has written for Rock,Paper,Shotgun. Enjoys Hearts of Iron 4, Kerbal Space Program, and Halo.
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Bill & Ted Face The Music Officially In Pre-Production
Posted byLarry Fire May 8, 2018 Posted inMoviesTags:Bill & Ted Face The Music, Movies
BLOOM announced today that Keanu Reeves (John Wick, The Matrix) and Alex Winter (Deep Web, Downloaded) will officially be reuniting on screen after 27 years as the legendary Ted "Theodore" Logan (Reeves) and Bill S. Preston Esq. (Winter) in the highly-anticipated third installment of the Bill & Ted comedy franchise, Bill & Ted Face the Music.
Following Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure and Bill & Ted's Bogus Journey, original creators Chris Matheson (Imagine That) and Ed Solomon (Men in Black, Mosaic, Now You See Me) have penned the script, with Dean Parisot (Galaxy Quest, Red 2, Fun with Dick and Jane) confirmed to direct. Scott Kroopf (Limitless) will produce together with Alex Lebovici and Steve Ponce of Hammerstone Studios, with Steven Soderbergh serving as an executive producer alongside Scott Fischer, John Ryan Jr., and John Santilli.
MGM owns the rights to the film and will release in the U.S. under their Orion Pictures banner. BLOOM is handling international sales, which commenced in Cannes this week. Endeavor Content negotiated the deal.
When we last met Bill and Ted they were time-traveling teenagers trying to pass history class and win the battle of the bands. Once prophesized to save the universe with their rock and roll, middle age and the responsibilities of family have caught up with these two best friends who have not yet fulfilled their destiny. They've written thousands of tunes, but they have yet to write a good one, much less the greatest song ever written. With the fabric of time and space tearing around them, a visitor from the future warns our heroes that only their song can save life as we know it. Out of luck and fresh out of inspiration, Bill and Ted set out on a time travel adventure to seek the song that will set their world right and bring harmony in the universe as we know it. Together with the aid of their daughters, a new crop of historical figures, and some sympathetic music legends, Bill and Ted find much, much more than just a song. The film is currently in pre-production.
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Alex and Keanu added: "We couldn't be more excited to get the whole band back together again. Chris and Ed wrote an amazing script, and with Dean at the helm we've got a dream team!"
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by Anelia Kuzmanova
The Masons or the well-known version, which is the freemasons are quite mysterious as well as famous. Known to be a hidden group that performs strange ceremonies and handshakes. They are also exclusive for men only fraternity that has several members on the upperclassmen of the society. At present, they are known to be a peaceful group that promotes friendship between different sects of religious belief and for their charitable works.
There were stories of the past that Masons were they instigated a rebellion against the royal regime. They were known to disagree with the Catholic belief of revelation. In reaction to this, the Catholic religion named any members of the society to un excommunicated and would strongly advise its members not to be connected to the group in any way.
Nowadays, their symbol is widely used in jewelry and shirts. Controversies that surround them attracts more people in learning more about their history and symbolism. A symbol of equality among humans. A friendship among people, regardless of their race, culture, and status. All men are the same in front of God, and that is what they promote.
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Masons are a secret fraternity exclusive to only men, which are most commonly recognized as Free and Accepted Masons. Thirteen of the past United States president were a member of this group. This society is not considered as a religion but more on a camaraderie that believes in God even from members of various religious sect. To join different faiths to pray and seek divination from the Supreme Being.
Mansons were believed to be children of the fallen archangels. These angels created great architectural works of stones such as the Machu Picchu that were thought; a mere mortal cannot create. Thus the name stonemasons, which literally means a person who works with stone.
The oldest record of freemasons was in the fourteenth century, but the group started to spread during 1717 in London. It spread through the United States and European countries. They were a set of individuals that were highly skilled in building stone cathedrals.
There were known members of the Freemason, and thirteen of them were presidents of the United States. Thus the reason why you can see the logo of the group at the back of the coin.
At present, the most popular among the degree are the shiners, who are prominent due to their many charity institutions that support organizations like that of the aged and children's hospitals.
Symbols:
The logo with a square and compasses with letter G in the middle. The letter G stands for the word geometry, while the others are architectural tools. Though there is another version of this emblem about the letter that signifies God, while the compass as a tool in creating a round shape, that means infinity. The square represents a string foundation wherein the brotherhood was founded.
Another symbol is an apron. Made out of the skin of a lamb, an animal known to be pure. A brother is buried with his apron for rebirth and a sign of pure hearts.
White glove with the brotherhoods logo signifies the works of the hands. It was formerly used to protect workers from harm. Though at the present time, gloves are just a part of society's uniform.
Temple of King Solomon
The temple of the wise king Solomon. Solomon is known as a wise king, he became popular among the stories of the two mothers claiming a single child as his mother. His temple was thought to be the home place of god in a spiritual sense and should be built within everyone's heart.
Eye of Providence
The lone eye of wisdom. A symbol of the eye of God that can see everything.
Crude and perfect Ashlar relating to many things, such as the comparison between illiteracy and awareness. The difference between mortals and the peak of spirituality wherein as we journey from an ignorant human to an enlightened soul.
Tools of Labor
Tools of labor are emblems that denote the use of God's gift of talent being used with gratitude and fulfilling his mission in life as a sign of devotion.
The level is a sign that denotes balance in front of the Supreme Being. Unlike the scale used in law where it tips from one side to another, the level maintains its position in the middle that denotes equal status in the eyes of the almighty.
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There is also a secret handshake. It is done and learned within a society where a particular handshake represents your status within the community. A form of an introduction of who you are in the group.
The Grand Lodge of England
The Grand Lodge, located in England is the oldest surviving lodge wherein it is tolerant of other religious beliefs, pledges loyalty to the local governing body and administrative agreement in line with basic Masonic ideology.
The Blue Lodge
The blue lodge of freemasonry is the most basic grade of a mason. At this point, any belief can join and be a member, whether you are a Christian, Catholic or a Muslim. A Mason of this degree has the freedom to stay with their chosen belief of the superior being. With that said you cannot be an atheist who does not believe in anyone. The first degree is called the apprentice.
The apprentice has limited responsibilities and rights. He is only eligible for a masonic funeral. During this period, he must work to learn more about the craft and have a deeper understanding, not just of the word but the principles.
Before joining the brotherhood, you have to be of the legal age of twenty-one and, as mentioned earlier, believe in a particular God, what version it might be, everlasting life and soul. After the initial application, members would vote using the secret ballot to accept or deny the applicant. He must have unanimous confirmations from all the members attending the meeting for even one person that would vote no would mean the rejection of his application to join the group.
Once accepted, a new member would have to prepare and pay close attention to ceremonies and study the teachings of the brotherhood. He must have a deeper understanding of the method and consider all the members as his comrade and a brother. He must also wear clothes made explicitly by the lodge as a sign of full acceptance and humility and authenticity.
Garments and Rituals
The clothes provided consist of a hoodwink that signifies a pledge of silence and keep the secrets within the fold. Wearing one also denotes that the new member is still seeking his way towards the light, and once he learned and reached that appropriate outlook of a Mason, he can now remove the hoodwink.
Another garment is cable-tow, which is a symbol connection. We can compare this to a baby still in the womb of his mother. The mother would give all the necessary nutrients for the baby to grow strong until such time that he has all the essential organs to live outside the womb. It is when the cord is cut, and the baby gets to live and explore on his own with the guidance of the parent.
It is now time for the apprentice to set foot inside the Lodge. This ceremony has a deep meaning that a member must understand. Entering the Lodge would mean coming into the light, and you are ready to work and accept the consequences of your actions. A good deed will be rewarded at the same time committing a violation shall be punished.
As the applicant must make his way to the middle, which is where the altar is situated, he must march in a clockwise manner like the movement of the planet towards the sun. Another symbol of his journey toward the light and kneel in front of the altar pledging himself to the cause and belief of the brotherhood until the end of his life.
The symbol of the Blue lodge consists of three things. The Holy Scriptures, square and the compass. These things are also known as the great lights of Masonry. First is the bible which means faith. Belief in the Supreme Being and following his teachings. The second one is the square, which denotes the moral compass of one's person to act all the time truthfully. The third would be the compass that signifies limitations and skills. Mason is expected to keep the secrecy of the order and use his skills and work to do God's bidding.
The ceremony is presided by the worshipful master that means a person worthy of reverence due to his in-depth knowledge and the integrity to oversee the practices of the Lodge. He is stationed in the east corner where the sun rises.
The symbolism of the dual pillars represents supremacy and regulation. A combination goes hand in hand to reach success in life. There is also the three-step of the winding staircase that signifies belief, hopefulness, and charity. These three are considered the virtues towards enlightenment and the climb towards heaven.
The second degree is the fellowcraft. Here from a baby to adulthood. At this stage, a fellow must prepare his thoughts towards the divine truth. He also has the right to sit together with a Master Mason and be able to visit another lodge.
A fellow craft gets to sit in the middle chamber after climbing the winding stairway. This means he is now responsible for studying the seven liberal arts. He has access to corn, symbolic of abundance, to do good works for the community and food. Oil denotes happiness to be of service, and wine that symbolizes wellbeing and holiness.
The final degree is Master Mason. Here is the word master meaning he has now become proficient and has a stable mind and body to walk on the blessed ground. The tool specific to this degree is the trowel that would strengthen the bond between the brothers of the craft. He is now fully committed, and he must forge a secure spiritual connection within the Lodge. He is also in charge of encouraging members to attend the meeting, be an example of how a brother treats another with respect without prejudice.
A Master Mason has the right for a masonic Burial, relief, meaning to ask for assistance when proven to be worthy of the appeal and the right to visit other lodges.
After reaching the final degree of the Blue Lodge, a Master Mason can opt to continue his journey by choosing between the York rite and the Scottish right. The difference between the two is for the York rite. Mason must be able to accept God which is more appropriate for Christians.
Yok rite
One of the orders that a Master Mason can pursue is the American rite. This composed of several subgroups such as the Royal Arch Mason, Cryptic Mason, and the well - known Knights Templar.
The Royal Arch Masonry is the first period in joining the York rite. The first degree would be Mark Mason. A brief history about the name would be in the past, a mason would leave a mark on the stone he is working on to get paid. A block of carved stone with an imprint to position the location of the specific stone. Here they learn to decode the secret writing used within the brotherhood.
A master mason can only join if he has more than four weeks of good standing. He must make a mark of himself, and the chosen mark will never be changed. After completing this stage, he can now move forward and join other degrees. Charity is one of the virtues taught at this stage.
The next stage would be the past master. A past master is also called the worshipful master, meaning he was a previous master of a lodge before pursuing to study and move towards the path of enlightenment. They may or may not still be a member of the grand lodge.
The third stage would be the most excellent Master. This is the section of building the temple of Solomon. This stage signifies the construction of life, personality, and the compensation he shall receive when devotedly accomplishes this task.
The fourth stage is the Royal Arch. This is the highpoint of this organization. It dates back to the time that was considered the darkest time when the temple was destroyed. When they went back to their home town to live together with the slaves. At this point, humility is the virtue to be learned. How they rebuild the temple without expecting anything in return.
The Cryptic Rite
Here is the second part of the York rite that consists of four more degrees. At this stage, they study the Hiramic Legend. To be able to be an affiliate of this organization. You must be a Mark mason.
The Royal Master is the primary stage of the Association. It inspires a valuable message about ancient Masonry. Here, they study uplifting pearls of wisdom Hiram. The story of his untimely death was a massive loss for the craft. The lessons at this stage talk about the scriptures of King Solomon's Temple. The Ark of the Covenant
The second stage is the Select Master. In this degree, they study about the incidents that happened while the temple is being built. This stage is the supposed origin of another popular rite, which is the Scottish Rite. Select Masters work stealthy to preserve the truth that can only be told up until the time of the revelation where everyone shall be enlightened and granted everlasting life.
The third stage is the Super Excellent Master. This considered the highlight of the story wherein due to the defiance of the last emperor of Judah, which led to the destruction of the city, this teaches loyalty and trust for a broken trust can destroy a once-powerful city.
The final one is the Thrice illustrious master, at this stage. The importance of holding an office is taught. They must learn to lead with dignity and give honor to the agency they work for. This degree is symbolized by a silver trowel.
The first stage in being a Knights Templar is by joining the illustrious order of the Red Cross. They are represented by their logo that comprises a seven-point star with their motto and the words, truth, liberty, Deity, and Justice that honors their faith in God. The continuous journey to the fact is taught at this stage, integrity, and freedom to worship one God is highlighted at this degree.
Order of Malta known to be the voice of the unfortunate. You must be a devote Catholic, must be active in some of the works of the order, and be suggested by the members of the brotherhood to be able to participate in the humanitarian acts of the order. At this point, they study the history of being a knight. It is was said to pledge complete submission to the Holy Father in the way of a blood oath. This oath cannot be taken lightly for a member of the order must bring the said pledge to the grave.
Knights Templar is the highest degree in York rite, wherein a belief in God as a supreme being is a must. Being that said, a brother from a non-Catholic religion would usually not pursue this degree for apparent reason.
This is another popular rite for a master mason to join to pursue his journey towards self-enlightenment. This consists of thirty-three stages towards holiness.
The secret master is the first stage wherein they teach about honoring different relationships. Relationship with one's family, with god and of course the brotherhood. This is represented by an apron with the All-Seeing Eye logo. Studies about loyalty, confidentiality, and obedience are also being taught at this degree.
The perfect master which is the fifth stage. Here they teach the foundation of Freemason's integrity with the virtue of honesty and faithfulness. Represented with an apron with a cube stone logo.
The sixth stage is the intimate secretary. Represented by an apron with Hebrew letters and a gold triangle. They teach the virtue of tolerance, charity, and responsibility.
The seventh stage is called provost and judge. They study how to judge without prejudice, as they do not judge with haste and with an open mind. Represented with an apron with a golden key with rosettes.
The eight-stage is the intendant of the building. Striving for perfection and by following God's teachings of affection, compassion, principles, and charity. Represented by an apron with a golden triangle and Hebrew alphabets.
The ninth stage is the elected knight of the nine. This is all about the truth, sincerity, and open-handedness. Represented by a dagger with a golden hilt and a silver edge.
The tenth stage is the illustrious elect of the fifteen. Being tolerant to everyone for all has the right to his own dogmatic and divine opinion. Represented by a dagger with a three-arched shaped gateway.
The eleventh stage is the sublime knight elect of the twelve. This stage teaches about being sympathetic to everyone. To be able t sympathize with what others are feeling. Represented by a dagger with a blazing heart logo with inscriptions of the pledge.
The twelfth stage is the master architect. At this point, they teach the faith. Faith in God, merits, and morality. Represented by an apron with a blue and gold lining. A golden triangle and Hebrew letters.
The thirteenth stage is called the royal arch of Solomon. Freedom of the mind and of the heart are the teachings of this degree. The motivating elements of which are responsibility and integrity. Represented by a purple apron, with a golden triangle and a hexagram as a logo.
The fourteenth stage is called the perfect elu. It is all about reflection at this stage. To reflect on oneself as they endeavor to find the truth about God. Represented with a white silk apron with a golden lining at the edge. A five-point start and a compass with a crown.
The fifteenth stage is termed as a knight of the east of the sword or the Eagle. At this point, the study of loyalty to one's responsibility and to continue to strive against struggles and opposition. Represented with a red apron with a green lining. A two crossed swords with a head that bleeds, intertwined with three golden triangles.
The sixteenth stage is called the prince of Jerusalem. At this point, the teachings of one's sacrifice and bravery is being highlighted. Judging with compassion with loyalty and brotherhood. Represented by a red apron with green lining. Featuring a hand that holds a balance with a blade and a star underneath.
The seventeenth stage is the knight of the east and west. Represented with a silken apron with the colors of yellow gold and a red apron with a sword logo. The teaching of this degree is to Pledge commitment to the Lord.
The eighteenth stage is termed as the knight rose Croix. Here, they learn that everything comes from the Lord. Life and power are gifts from God. Tolerance is a virtue studied at his stage. Learning how to adjust to other people's shortcomings. Represented by the crucifix and a white apron with a red lining and a cross bone.
The nineteenth stage is named the grand pontiff. Reflecting on their previous life decisions and learning from one's mistake. To surge forward into the future and try to make everything better for all humanity are the teachings of this degree.
The twentieth stage is labeled as the master if the symbolic lodge. Everyone is equal in the eyes of God. Having a deeper understanding of the Lord's philosophies would help them understand the laws of nature the learning how to differentiate between the good and the evil forces.
The twenty-first stage is called the Noachite knight. Being a worthy mason would entail the full embodiment of being humble, modest, and courteous at all times.
The twenty-second stage is the knight royal ax. The prince of Libanus. They teach perfection in everything completing a worthy task. A task must be done well or not done at all.
The twenty-third stage is termed as the chief of the tabernacle. Responsibility is highlighted at this stage wherein abandonment of one's responsibility, whether it be for one's family or to the Lord will result in his own devastation.
The twenty-fourth stage is named the prince of the tabernacle. The three virtues of this degree are having sympathy for those who suffer, devotion to one's religion, and serve justice to all men.
The twenty-fifth stage is the knight if the brazen serpent. A reflection of one's faith. The purpose of why they seek enlightenment and the purity of the soul.
The twenty-sixth stage is labeled that prince of mercy. Learning the rewards of practicing god's characteristics, such as intelligence, power, and coordination is the teachings of this degree.
The twenty-seventh stage is called the knight commander of the temple. Here is where they teach to give charity to the unfortunate. To provide a helping hand to the abandoned and disdain selfishness. Represented by a red lambskin with a black lining and a cross shape.
The twenty-eight stage is labeled the knight of the sun. At this stage, living life with fair justice, honesty and having a noble soul is equal to the degree of love for the supreme being. Represented by a while lambskin apron with a pentagram.
The twenty-ninth stage is the knight of Saint Andrew. The devotion of one's life to God almighty, faithfulness to elders, and adhering to one's pledge.
The thirtieth stage is named the knight of Kadosh. A lesson of righteousness. Being able to defend your beliefs. To stand for the truth and fair judgment.
The thirty-first stage is known as the inspector inquisitor. A time for self-reflection with prayer as a tool. Using the past as a way to prevent future mistakes.
The thirty-second stage is the master of the royal secret. Having to find the goodness in other people and adjust to other weaknesses. That is what they teach at this point. The combined virtues of affection, principles, and offerings to God, friends, and others. Represented by a white apron with a black lining with a gold cross and a double-headed eagle.
The last stage is the grand cross of the court of honor. This is the peak of the hierarchy. Having to reach this stage is a rare event, for this would only mean you have given an exceptional service toward the craft. Represented by the blue and white band sewed with a red rose and green leaves.
Over the centuries governments, even countries rise fall, but the freemason are still in the very same place they were before as a guardians of the past and believers in a better future. If you want to read more about them I would suggest checking these few websites:
http://web.mit.edu/dryfoo/Masons/ - Mason's portal of MIT. You will find a lot of useful and interesting information, including history and rituals.
https://www.freemasonrytoday.com/ - The Newspaper for all Free and Accepted Masons. If you are interested in their world, that is the place to subscribe for.
https://www.masonicworld.com/ - Forget about Wikipedia! This is the place where you can find A LOT of information that even in the lodges websites will not be available for a common reader.
Want to suggest other sources? Feel free to use the comment form.
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