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A Guide to Disneyland at Christmas
By Betsy Malloy
©2012 Betsy Malloy Photography. Used by Permission.
Disneyland takes on a different look during Christmas holidays when seasonal decorations add to its charm. With the kids out of school for their winter break, it's an excellent time of year to consider making a trip.
Some people love Disneyland at Christmas, but many others say it's too busy during the holidays. To be more precise, it can be crazy busy. Crowd prediction calendars often say "Forget About It" for most of December.
What's Special at Disneyland at Christmas
Many people would say Disneyland is special any time of the year, but during the holidays, they put on special events and add a holiday theme to some of their attractions. If you go, these are the things you shouldn't miss.
Christmas Decorations: Town Square at the end of Main Street is where you'll find a 60-foot-tall Christmas tree covered with thousands of lights and ornaments. Sleeping Beauty's Castle gets sparkly, sporting snow-topped turrets and more than 80,000 lights. Elsewhere, don't expect to see something hanging from every tree branch and light pole, but all the major walkways are decorated.
Haunted Mansion Holiday: The mansion's Christmas decorations are based on Tim Burton's film "The Nightmare Before Christmas." The theme is implemented everywhere, from the entry lobby to the hitchhiking ghosts at the end — replacements that make this attraction Disneyland's most fun Christmas spot. Ride it twice to take it all in, and stop by again after dark to see the ghostly effect when candles flicker in every window.
it's a small world: This famous ride is exuberantly decorated for Christmas, and there's a Christmas music track. If you love the ride but hate the song, the holidays are the time to go.
More Holiday Themed Fun: The Jungle Cruise sets sail as the "Jingle" Cruise, and even the skipper's jokes are holiday-themed.
Christmas Fantasy Parade: The Disneyland Christmas parade features characters in holiday costume and the band decked out like a box full of tin soldiers. It runs between it's a small world and Town Square, along Main Street. Check the entertainment schedule when you arrive to find the parade times. The most crowded place to watch it is along Main Street, but it's also the most beautiful. You'll also find plenty of places to watch around the small world plaza.
Night Magic: Disneyland is always more magical after dark, but during the Christmas season staying past sunset is a must. Not only can you watch the holiday fireworks, but the castle puts on a periodic holiday light show that's bound to enchant you.
Fireworks: Thanks to their innovative fireworks technology, Disneyland can create a new show for every season and the Christmas holidays are no exception. And even though you're in sunny southern California, snow falls at the end. If you buy some Glow With the Show mouse ears, you can become part of the show, too. To get the best snowfall effect, check the map you get at the entrance to see the locations.
World of Color Season of Light: In Disney California Adventure, the popular World of Color water show takes on a holiday theme.
Santa: Santa and his elves set up shop at Disney California Adventure Park, near Grizzly Peak. They turn the Redwood Creek Challenge into a winter playground with games and outdoor fun for all. Of course, you can take pictures with Santa, and if you make Santa's nice list, he might tell you your secret elf name.
Candy Canes: This may be the biggest fuss over a candy can anywhere, and if you want one, you need to be prepared. The Candy Palace on Main Street, U.S.A. produces hand-made candy canes, starting right after Thanksgiving. They make only a few small batches a day, a few days a week. These confections are so popular that guests are limited to buying just two each, and you'll need to pick up a ticket to do that by going to the shop immediately after the park's opening time.
Candlelight Processional: The Processional is an old-fashioned Christmas pageant, with a celebrity narrator. It's very enjoyable, but a little hard to get good information about. Get the latest information about it on the last page of the Disneyland Christmas slideshow.
Plan Ahead for Disneyland at Christmas
Disneyland gets its biggest winter crowds over Thanksgiving weekend (fourth Thursday of November) and from December 24 through January 1. These tips will help you cope with those crowds and make the most of your visit.
Disneyland was once less crowded from December 1 through Christmas Eve, but that's changing. On a Sunday a week before Christmas, expect it to be as crowded as it is on a mid-August weekend. On a Friday afternoon in early December, it may be full but not packed. To see what the experts think this year's crowds will be like, check the crowd predictor calendar at isitpacked.com.
If you are planning to visit on one of the most crowded days, get there early. The City of Anaheim sets strict limits for how many people can be inside the park and they will stop letting people in when they reach that number. After that, they won't let more visitors in until someone else leaves.
No matter how big the crowds are, they are manageable if you plan ahead. These are some things to do:
Learn how to use Ridemax to avoid standing in line. While researching this article, it saved two hours in line, just at Space Mountain and Indiana Jones Adventure.
If you want to take the "Holiday Time at Disneyland" tour, reserve a month in advance at 714-781-4400.
Make reservations for Disneyland restaurants such as the Blue Bayou or California Adventure's Carthay Circle and Wine Country Trattoria up to a month and at least two weeks in advance by phone at 714-781-3463 or make a reservation online.
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Retirement isn't an option for the many well-known octogenarians living life to the full. Dave Kenny looks at the older people with a spring in their step, who believe age is no barrier to a full life.
LEONARD COHEN turned 80 this summer and is looking cooler than a naked Eskimo eating a 99 on an iceberg. He is making the most of his time left. Or as he puts it: he is "on the other side of the hill and it's no time to tarry".
Cohen went back on the road six years ago after discovering his former manager had swindled him. He is more popular than ever — and it's not just a nostalgia thing. He's doing his best work and his new album is being hailed as a masterpiece. His infamous melancholy is gone too, something he puts down to old age.
"I read somewhere that as you grow older certain brain cells die that are associated with anxiety," he says.
Sophia Loren has just turned 80. Where Len is cool, Loren is hot. They are part of a growing troupe of oldies who are turning the octogenarian stereotype on its head. Bruce Forsyth recently bowed out of Strictly Come Dancing. He hasn't quit because old age has caught up with him. He felt the show was stifling his ambitions. At 86.
Maggie Smith is acting her heart out in Downton Abbey. She was joined last season by fellow 80-year-old, Shirley MacLaine. Brigitte Bardot is still an icon in France having just hit her ninth decade. Chat show monarch Larry King, is still twanging his TV braces at 80.
Late Late legend, Gay Byrne, is going to require a stake through his heart to keep him off our TV screens. He hit 80 this year, one of of the 70,000 Irish people to do so.
Then there's Sarah 'Paddy' Jones from Britain's Got Talent. The 80-year-old wowed audiences with her acrobatic dance routine earlier this year. 'Paddy' only took up dancing again 10 years ago after the death of her husband.
Author Fay Weldon, 83, is also enjoying being 'grown up'. "There is a great relief in being 'past it', and being entitled to sit on the sidelines," she says. "I am far happier than I was in my 60s. I was frightened then of old age. Now it's here, I'm happy with it.
Film critic, Barry Norman, now 81, is happy with his age too.
"By 80 we are reconciled to our fate: we eat what we like, wear what is comfortable, make sure the bathroom mirror is of the flattering, not the truthful, sort and get on with our lives. Of course, old age is accompanied by aches and pains and lack of mobility. Old age ain't no place for sissies, as Bette Davis said.
So no need to buy a mobility vehicle then.
Age is no barrier to efficiency either (Douglas Hyde and Nelson Mandela both served presidential terms in their 80s). In New York, there are more than 9,000 people over 80 on the workforce — an increase from 20 years earlier. And 734 of them are 90 or older. They are the new old kids on the block — working and playing longer than previous generations.
Is there some magic formula for longevity? Or is it all down to healthy eating and discipline? For octogenarian, Jim Thomas, it's a lot to do with attitude.
He has a cut-diamond-twinkle in his eye. I don't doubt he was too fast for the "young lads " at Blackrock rugby club's 'tip' sessions. He would be too fast for me and I'm 46. However, the young lads in question are in their 50s and 60s. And Jim Thomas is 85.
Not that you'd believe it to look at him. His shoulders are broad, his back is straight, his hair is thick and, although I don't want to see it, I presume his octogenarian gut is more six-pack than beer keg. He played rugby with Tony O'Reilly back in the Stone Age, and is looking pretty damn good for his age. Or any age.
A retired estate agent, these days he is easygoing about his daily regimen. "I was always physically fit: I boxed and did gymnastics as a youngster and played rugby. I'm still active although I don't go to the gym. I walk, but only when I have to. I don't watch what I eat either.
Jim's wife Elizabeth is an accomplished painter, and like Dorian Gray — and Jimbo — she definitely has a portrait in the attic. Liz looks 60, although she turned 80 this year.
She still works part-time as a doctor's receptionist.
"Do I mind being 80? Well, I would rather be younger, but there's nothing I can do about that.
According to a survey carried out by insurance site, PayingTooMuch.com, most 40-somethings believe old age doesn't begin until you're 80. Twenty percent of us say people can stay young until they reach 90. Most admitted that 30 years ago they would have considered 63 as 'past it'.
Ninety-two per cent said old age no longer begins when you draw your pension. That's just the start of a new phase of life. The over 40s are particularly youthful: 80% claimed they felt (on average) 11 years younger than their actual age. So cheer up: if 80 is the new 50, then 40 is the new 29.
Dubliner Cianan O'Sullivan, 47, has been a consultant geriatrician for the past 12 years.
Has he seen a difference in the 'quality' of our ageing since leaving medical school? Do people appear to be younger at heart?
"That appears to be the case, although that's just my opinion and not based on any hard medical science. On average, older people are healthier and living a bit longer.
Money and social class are big factors. If you're well off, you have less chance of having a heart attack or stroke, or getting cancer.
"The elderly face new challenges though. Excessive medical treatment can pose a serious risk to their welfare. Older people now get a lot of diagnoses. What used to be called 'normal old age' is now being classified as 'disease'.
"For example, kidney function deteriorates with age. In the past, this was considered to be normal. Now it's a 'disease'. Bones thin as you get older, but this is now called 'osteoporosis'. I'm not saying this isn't a real disease, but the threshold for what used to be called osteoporosis has now been lowered.
Can you slow down the ageing process by remaining mentally active?
"There are some studies that suggest, with early memory impairment, that you should 'use it or lose it'. That is, by keeping your mind active you're less likely to be diagnosed with dementia. There are no definite rules here though.
Your attitude to ageing can affect how long you live. Modern society has a bias towards youthfulness, but older people have a wealth of wisdom and experience. Focus on that. According to one recent study, people who think positively about ageing live 7.5 years longer than those who don't.
Don't dress like Britney Spears, either. See how well Leonard Cohen and Sophia Loren look at 80. Ditch the greys and beiges and embrace the blues and yellows. The latter two colours are associated with happiness. If you look happy, you'll feel happy, despite yourself.
Don't be tempted to buy a mobility aid until you need it. People can become dependent on their motor scooters and stop exercising. These aids also send out a signal that you have given up and now consider yourself an 'old person'. If going to the shops is wearing you down, change your pace and walk more slowly.
Studies have shown a correlation between early retirement and premature death. You've probably heard the statistic that for every extra year of early retirement, you lose two months of life expectancy. Having a job gives you something to focus on. Even if you don't love it, you're still learning new skills and keeping socially active. Consider a part-time job, post- retirement.
Make to-do lists. Just because you're retired is no excuse for giving up on life. Set targets, like taking up a new sport, hobby, post-retirement employment, or learning a language. Keep your brain sharp by doing crossword puzzles or Sudoku.


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Colours Beyond Space, Shadows Out Of Time, Whisperers in Darkness: A Thread of Cosmic Horror
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I mean, there's a couple of things. One is cosmic horror as a philosophy. No, Lynch probably doesn't fit. But if we're talking a possible cosmic horror visual aesthetic, I would say you should learn from Kiarostami and Lynch, rather than Carpenter. Even though Carpenter, philosophically, might be closer to cosmic.
― Frederik B, Wednesday, 30 August 2017 14:06 (two years ago) link
XXP don't think that holds up at all tbh, at best there's a layer of order laid over things
― passé aggresif (darraghmac), Wednesday, 30 August 2017 14:08 (two years ago) link
anyone else read adam roberts' the thing itself? touches on lovecraftian cosmic horror pretty cleverly by tying in kant, artificial intelligence and the thing - i liked it quite a bit
― frankfurters take on new glamour in this gleaming aspic (bizarro gazzara), Wednesday, 30 August 2017 14:37 (two years ago) link
Does 2001 have a place here
i don't think so - while the motives of the aliens behind the monoliths aren't expressed directly they seem pretty keen to help bowman have a good death and then return to earth to move evolution forward for the second time, which suggests a level of care that cthulhu is just not into
which is not to suggest that 2001 isn't scary, cuz i find it genuinely unsettling
shout-out to The King in Yellow, well used in True Detective
this book is great but I ended up resenting how it got dropped into TD tbh
― Οὖτις, Wednesday, 30 August 2017 16:06 (two years ago) link
One detail missing from the Brian Aldiss obituaries was that he coined the term "Shaggy God Stories"
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shaggy_God_story
― Elvis Telecom, Wednesday, 30 August 2017 23:20 (two years ago) link
Event Horizon i think fits in here, insofar as films go. whether or not you find it successful or even not-terrible (i think it's pretty solid) is another matter.
― nomar, Wednesday, 30 August 2017 23:25 (two years ago) link
event horizon is such a frustrating missed opportunity - that cast and production design with a better script and director could have been great
David Lynch probably captures the mood of "basic wrongness" the best, but his stuff is dependent on people and their relationships to one another. I'd love to see him take a crack at a Ligotti story, though.
― Devilock, Tuesday, 29 August 2017 18:09
Lynch optioned an adaptation of "Last Feast Of The Harlequin" but I think he would have just been the producer if it had gone ahead.
― Robert Adam Gilmour, Thursday, 31 August 2017 01:02 (two years ago) link
Have no idea how you'd create a satisfying Lynch tribute anthology but I'd like to try this book, but I don't have high hopes
http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/8190Uq0CTJL.jpg
Music on the other hand would be quite doable.
Anyone else spot Lovecraft's Supernatural Horror In Literature in Nanjiani's book pile in The Big Sick? It's the most important piece ever written about horror stories.
four months pass...
Just realizes H.P. Lovecraft's "Nemesis" has the same meter as Billy Joel's "Piano Man." pic.twitter.com/Oty5JxoHWW
— Captain Video (@OurWorldcomic) January 14, 2018
https://m.soundcloud.com/julianvelard/hp-joelcraft
― Robert Adam Gilmour, Friday, 19 January 2018 14:27 (two years ago) link
one year passes...
Revive as I've recently started listening to the great Weird Studies podcast, which takes a completely serious analytical approach to aspects of "the weird" in popular culture(topics including Twin Peaks, Philip K Dick, Robert Aickman, Under The Skin, Shirley Jackson etc). It can get a bit heavy into the philosophical side but it's always interesting.
https://www.weirdstudies.com/
The episode on Crowley and magick is a bit of a headspinner, in which both hosts basically conclude "Yeah, it shouldn't work but it completely does."
― Brainless Addlepated Timid Muddleheaded Awful No-Account (Pheeel), Sunday, 14 April 2019 10:01 (nine months ago) link

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The most important of the native successors of the Mauryas in the north were the Shungas followed by the Kanvas. In Deccan and in central India, the Satavahanas succeeded the Mauryas although after a gap of about 100 years.
The Satavahanas are considered to be identical with the Andhras who are mentioned in the Puranas. The Puranas speak only of the Andhra rule and not of the Satavahana rule. On the other hand the name Andhra does not occur in Satavahana inscriptions.
According to some Puranas, altogether the Andhras ruled for 300 years and this period is assigned to the rule of the Satavahana dynasty.
The earliest inscriptions of the Satavahanas belong to the first century B.C., when they defeated the Kanvas and established their power in parts of central India.
The early Satavahana kings appeared not in Andhra, but in north Maharashtra where their earliest coins and inscriptions have been found.
They set up their power in the upper Godavari valley.
Gradually the Satavahanas extended their power over Kamataka and Andhra,
Gautamiputra Satakarni (A.D. 106-130) called himself the only brahmana.
He defeated the Shakas and destroyed many Kshatriya rulers. He claims to have destroyed the Kshaharata lineage to which his adversary Nahapana belonged.
This claim is true because more than 8000 silver coins of Nahapana, found near Nasik, bear marks of being restmck by the Satavahana king.
The coins and inscriptions of Gautamiputra's immediate successor Vashishthiputra Pulumayi (A.D. 130-154) are found in Andhra.
He set up his capital at Paithan on the Godavari in Aurangabad district.
Rudradaman I (A.D. 130-150), the Shaka ruler of Saurashtra (Kathiawar), defeated the Satavahanas twice, but did not destroy them on account of matrimonial relations.
Yajna Sri Satakarni recovered north Konkan and Malwa from the Shaka rulers.
He was a lover of trade and navigation. His coins have been found not only in Andhra but also in Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh and Gujarat. His love for navigation and overseas trade is shown by the representation of a ship on his coins.
Aspects of Material Culture
The material culture of the Deccan under the Satavahanas was a fusion of local elements and northern ingredients. The megalith builders of the Deccan were fairly acquainted with the use of iron and agriculture.
At a site in ICarimnagar district even a blacksmith^ shop has been discovered.
The Satavahanas may have exploited the iron workings as early as the megalithic phases have been found.
Evidence of ancient gold workings has been found in the Kolar fields in the pre-Christian centuries and later.
The Satavahanas may have used gold as bullion, for they did not issue gold coins as the Kushans did. They issued mostly coins of lead.
They also issued potin, copper and bronze money.
In foreign accounts, Andhra is considered to be famous for its cotton products. A good portion of the Deccan developed a very advanced rural economy.
According to Pliny, the Andhra Kingdom maintained an army of 1,00,000 infantry, 2000 cavalry and 1000 elephants. This presupposes a large rural population, and apparently the peasants produced enough to support this military strength.
Pliny informs us that the Andhra country in the eastern Deccan included 30 walled towns, besides numerous villages. Increasing trade in indicated by numerous Roman and Satavahana coins.
Social Organization
The Satavahanas originally seem to have been a tribe of the Deccan.
But they were brahmanized and their most famous king Gautamiputra Satakami claims to have established the four-fold vama system which had fallen into disorder.
He boasts that he put an end to the intermixture between the people of different social orders. Such confusion was probably caused by the Shaka infiltration and by the thin and superficial brahmanization of the tribes living in the Deccan.
The absorption of the Shakas in brahmanical society as kshatriyas was facilitated by intermarriage between the Shakas and the Satavahanas.
The Satavahanas were also the first rulers to make land grants to the brahmanas, although we have more instances of grants being made to Buddhist monks.
The Satavahana rulers called themselves brahmanas.
Gautamiputra boasts that he was the true brahmana.
Increasing craft and commerce in this period brought many merchants and artisans to the forefront. Both artisans and merchants made generous donations to the Buddhist cause.
Among the artisans the gandhikas or the perfumers are repeatedly mentioned as donors. At a later stage the term gandhika became so general as to connote all kinds of shopkeepers. The modem title Gandhi is derived from this ancient term.
Satavahanas show traces of a matrilineal social structure,
It was customary for their king to be named after his mother
Such names as Gautamiputra and Vashishthiputra indicate that in their society mother enjoyed a great deal of importance.
The Satavahanas retained some of the administrative units found in Ashokan times.
Their district was called Ahara, as it was known in the time of Ashoka. Their officials were known as Amatyas and Mahamatras.
There were certain military and feudal traits in the administration of the Satavahanas.
The administration in the rural areas was placed in the hands of
He was the head of a military regiment consisting of 9 chariots, 9 elephants, 25 horses and 45 foot-soldiers.
The military character of the Satavahana rule is also evident from the common use of such terms as Kataka and Skandhavaras in their inscriptions.
These were military camps and settlements which served as administrative centers so long as the king was there.
The Satavahanas started the practice of granting tax-free villages to brahmanas and Buddhist monks. These areas therefore became small independent islands within the Satavahana kingdom.
The Satavahana kingdom had three grades of feudatories. The highest grade was formed by the king who was called raja and who had the right to strike coins.
The second grade was formed by the mahabhoja, and the third grade by the senapati.
It seems that these feudatories and landed beneficiaries enjoyed some authority in their respective localities.
The Satavahana rulers were brahmanas, and they represented the march of triumphant brahmanism. Kings and Queens performed the Vedic sacrifices.
They also worshipped a large number of Vaishnava gods.
However, the Satavahana rulers promoted Buddhism by granting land to the monks.
In their kingdom the Mahayana form of Buddhism commanded considerable following especially in the artisan class.
Nagarjunakonda and Amaravati in Andhra Pradesh became important seats of Buddhist culture under the Satavahanas and more so under their successors, the Ikshvakus.
Buddhism flourished in the Nasik and Junar areas in the western Deccan in Maharashtra, where it seems to have been supported by the traders.
In the Satavahana phase many chaityas (sacred shrines) and monasteries were cut out of the solid rock in the north-western Deccan or Maharashtra with great skill and patience.
The two common religious constructions were the Buddhist temple which was called chaitya and the monastery which was called
The chaitya was a large hall with a number of columns, and the vihara consisted of a central hall.
The most famous chaitya is that of Karle in the western Deccan.
It is about 40 metres long, 15 metres wide and 15 metres high. It is a most impressive specimen of massive rock architecture.
The viharas or monasteries were excavated near the chaityas for the residence of monks in the rainy season.
Rock-cut architecture is also to be found in Andhra in the Krishna-Godavari region but the region is really famous for independent Buddhist structures, mostly in the form of stupas. The most famous of them are Amaravati and nagarjunakonda.
The stupa was a large round structure erected over some relic of the Buddha.
The amaravati stupa began in about 200 B.C. but was completely reconstructed in the second half of the second century A.D.
Its dome measured 53 metres across the base, and it seems to have been 33 metres in height. The amaravati stupa is full of sculptures which depict the various scenes from the life of the Buddha.
Nagarjunakonda prospered most in the scond- third centuries. It contains not only Buddhist monuments but also the earliest brahmanical brick temple.
Nearly two dozen monasteries can be counted here. Together with its stupas and mahachaityas it appears to be the richest in structure in the early centuries of the christain era.
The official language of the satavahanas was All inscriptions were composed in this language and written in the brahmi script, as was the case in ashokan times.
Some satavahana king may have composed prakrit text called gathasattasai or the gathasaptasati is attributed to a satavahana king called
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Written by Tris Thomas on 21/09/2018 in News
Civil engineering pioneer John Bartlett CBE FREng, who designed the UK side of the Channel Tunnel, has received one of the Royal Academy of Engineering's highest accolades, the Sir Frank Whittle Medal, in recognition of his outstanding contributions to tunnel design and construction.
The Sir Frank Whittle Medal is awarded to an engineer whose sustained achievements have had a profound impact upon their engineering discipline. Academy President Professor Dame Ann Dowling OM DBE FREng FRS presented the award at the Royal Academy of Engineering's AGM in London on 18 September.
Over the last six decades John Bartlett's work has transformed tunnelling technology, with the invention of the Bentonite Tunnelling Machine, the precursor of all the world's tunnel boring machines for loose, sandy soils, among his many achievements.
Boring tunnels in non-cohesive soils – sands, silts, gravels and mixed ground – is difficult and often dangerous task, with the tunnel face needing continuous support and a risk of ground water flooding the works. Tunnelling in such loose soils was possible before the invention of the Bentonite Tunnelling Machine, but the traditional processes used, such as workers digging by hand under compressed air, were extremely hazardous and expensive.
John Bartlett's solution was inspired by a visit to Milan, where he observed how the city's first metro line had been built using a 'cut and cover' method rather than boring tunnels. The engineers had used bentonite clay to support the trenches while they were being excavated. Bentonite clay is frequently used in construction because- in slurry form it is thixotropic – a thick gel when at rest but a liquid when agitated. Bartlett began developing a new type of tunnelling machine that combined slurry trenches with mechanical digging technology.
The result was the Bentonite Tunnelling Machine, which he patented in 1964. The machine uses pressurised bentonite slurry in a sealed bulkhead behind the cutting face to balance the water pressure in the ground and stabilise the tunnel while supporting rings are installed. The excavated soil is then separated from the slurry, which is recirculated to the cutting face.
John Bartlett's Bentonite Tunnelling Machine became the prototype for a whole new class of slurry tunnelling machines and by the end of the 1970s more than 1000 had been used worldwide. The machine's descendants have been used in many major civil engineering projects. They include Ada and Phyllis, the giant boring machines used by Crossrail to construct tunnels between Royal Oak and Farringdon, and Busy Lizzie, which was used to cut the Lee Tunnel, the first section of London's Thames Tideway 'super sewer'.
John Bartlett spent most of his career with consulting engineers Mott Hay & Anderson from 1957 until his retirement as Chairman and Senior Partner in 1988. He worked on the first Dartford Tunnel, the first tunnelled sections of the Toronto Subway and was the project engineer responsible for London's Victoria Line. He also had design responsibility for the Channel Tunnel, first as principal designer for the scheme and following the project's revision in the early 1970s, as principal design consultant for all civil and geotechnical engineering on the UK section.
He was elected a Fellow of the Fellowship (now the Royal Academy) of Engineering in 1978 and was a founder member and Chair of the British Tunnelling Society. In 1982 he was elected President of the Institution of Civil Engineers.
On receiving the award, John Bartlett said: "Civil Engineering today is a team game. I hope members of my team will enjoy sharing the recognition given by this award. Many thanks to those who put me forward."
Lord Robert Mair CBE FREng FRS, President of the Institution of Civil Engineers, said: "There can be no doubt that a major revolution in the worldwide tunnelling industry was triggered by John Bartlett's invention of the Bentonite Tunnelling Machine. It has enabled a rapid increase in tunnel construction around the world, particularly in urban areas, for water supply, sanitation and transport – with remarkable benefit to humanity."
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Manuel Pellegrini signing a new two year contract at Manchester City was certainly a shock to many unexpecting football fans. The word coming from the Etihad in recent times was that a deal had been agreed with Pep Guardiola to bring him to Manchester after this season had climaxed however this now does not seem to be the case as the Chilean has signed a brand new 2 year deal. Does Manuel Pellegrini deserve a new deal?
It seems at times he is tactically naive frequently repeating blatant errors that are obvious to see in the mundane, for example playing 4-4-2 away in Europe constantly resulted in City being dominated in midfield ultimately condemning the side to defeat. The inability to comprehend how ineffective certain tactics would be when playing away at sides like Barcelona is an amateur move, but to continuously repeat these mistakes is criminal. During his Málaga days it seemed Champions League football was Pellegrini's forte however during his 3 years at City it has just been repeated failure.
Pellegrini inherited an outstanding team from Roberto Mancini which he has failed to seriously improve as of yet, signings like Mangala, Fernando, Sagna, Caballero & Navas have failed to seriously impress whereas Negredo & Jovetić have already been transferred away. Fernandinho has quickly become a fan favourite with his consistent performances and hard-working mentality whereas the astute signing of Frank Lampard on loan must be considered a success. Mangala is only young meaning he must be given chance to improve and settle in; the Premier League is never an easy place to instantly fit in so Pellegrini's signings will be judged over time, whether he still occupies the manager's seat or not. Despite not acquiring solid success in the transfer department City has enjoyed a lot of domestic success under Pellegrini and a lot of this is due to his methods. Playing Agüero as a lone striker has proved advantageous as he collected the golden boot last time out, although the defence is frequently criticised Joe Hart picked up the Golden Glove for the highest amount of clean sheets. The acquisitions of Fabian Delph and Raheem Sterling will certainly test his judgement although he was left with little choice as the home grown quota had to be filled and with the departure of James Milner it put Pellegrini in a tight spot. The back-room staff insist business in the transfer window is not yet completed as City close in on Kevin De Bruyne, he would make a phenomenal last addition to the squad which would add an extra formidable element to the attack.
Judging his personality Pellegrini contrasts highly to his predecessor Mancini; Pellegrini tends to remain calm avoiding confrontations with Mourinho enabling him to not become involved with mind games. This definitely adds a calming element to the dressing room ensuring the manager does not lose his head during the course of the season. On the other hand this can be interpreted as having little passion especially when contrasted with Mancini, it can be frustrating for football fans seeing your manager sat on the bench emotionless whilst their team is being beaten. This deviates to Mancini whom would be on the sidelines bellowing at his players; the fans can often thrive off this passion creating a more intense relationship between supporter and manager, sometimes it is just comforting for the manager to show how much they care about the result.
Judging from City's opening game they look set for a promising season even if it was against a very mediocre West Bromwich Albion team. Yaya Toure looks like a rejuvenated talent and back to his previous best whilst frequent lacklustre outlets in Navas, Kolarov & Mangala had really solid games in their respective positions. Pellegrini's tactical awareness in the upcoming campaign will be tested especially in Europe where they seem to struggle so often. Despite winning the domestic double in 13/14 the owners expect continuous success year in year out considering the huge investment that they have made into the club; it will incredibly interesting to see the actions of the owners if City end this season trophyless, however so far the fans have plausible reasons to be optimistic.


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Gene Summers, Baby Are You Kiddin': We need your help!
Gene Summers
Baby Are You Kiddin'
Gene Summers » The Ultimate School Of Rock & Roll
RockabillyRock and Roll50sRock n rollTexas
Gene Summers (born 1939 in Dallas, Texas) is a rock/rockabilly singer and entertainer. Some of his classic recordings include "School of Rock 'n Roll", "Straight Skirt", "Nervous", "Gotta Lotta That", and "Twixteen". Summers was inducted into the Rockabilly Hall of Fame in 1997 and The Southern Legends Entertainment & Performing Arts Hall of Fame in 2005. He still performs worldwide and celebrated his 50th anniversary as a recording artist in 2008 with the release of Reminisce Cafe. Read Full BioGene Summers (born 1939 in Dallas, Texas) is a rock/rockabilly singer and entertainer. Some of his classic recordings include "School of Rock 'n Roll", "Straight Skirt", "Nervous", "Gotta Lotta That", and "Twixteen". Summers was inducted into the Rockabilly Hall of Fame in 1997 and The Southern Legends Entertainment & Performing Arts Hall of Fame in 2005. He still performs worldwide and celebrated his 50th anniversary as a recording artist in 2008 with the release of Reminisce Cafe.
Summers graduated from Duncanville High School in 1957 and attended Arlington State College, now known as the University of Texas at Arlington. That same year, he formed the rockabilly band The Rebels and performed on Joe Bill's Country Picnic on KRLD, where they were spotted by songwriter Jed Tarver. This led to the band being signed by newly-found Jan Records. Their first record was released on February 1, 1958, under the name of Gene Summers & His Rebels.
Partial Discography
Rock 'n Roll Volume 2. 1973, Holland
The Southern Cat Rocks On 1975, Switzerland
Mister Rock and Roll 1977, Switzerland
Rock a Boogie Shake 1980, Sweden
Early Rocking Recordings 1981, Holland
Texas Rock and Roll 1981, France
Gene Summers In Nashville 1981, France
Dance Dance Dance 1981, UK
Rock 'n Roll Tour - "Live" In Scandinavia 1983, Sweden
School Of Rock 'n Roll (album) 1993, Holland
Sounds Like Elvis CD 1996 (compilation), USA
The Ultimate School of Rock & Roll 1997, USA
Rockaboogie Shake 1999, UK
Do Right Daddy 2004, Sweden
Reminisce Cafe 2008, USA
Taboo! 2011, USA
Gotta Lotta That: The Essential Gene Summers 2012, USA
01School of Rock & Roll2:04
02Nervous2:24
03Straight Skirts1:56
04Gotta Lotta That2:04
05I'll Never Be Lonely2:19
06Twixteen2:12
07Someone Somewhere2:36
08Alabama Shake (unreleased)1:52
09Almost Persuaded (unreleased)1:58
10You Said You Loved Me2:10
11Dance Dance Dance1:55
12If You Don't Come Home (unreleased)1:43
13Just Because2:01
14Fancy Dan (unreleased)1:56
15Big Blue Diamonds2:28
16Someone Somewhere (unreleased)2:42
17Almost 12 O'clock1:49
18The Push (unreleased)2:03
19The Great Pretender (unreleased)2:04
20Broken Dreams (unreleased)2:28
21Alabama Shake1:46
22The Clown2:04
23World of Illusion2:28
24Cloudy Day2:19
25Who Stole the Marker (from the Grave of Bonnie Parker)?2:37
26Goodbye Priscilla (Bye Bye Baby Blue)2:22
27suzie q2:27
28Baby Are You Kiddin'1:38
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29Twixteen (unreleased)2:11
30Nervous (unreleased)2:24
31Rockaboogie Shake1:34
32Gotta Lotta That (unreleased)2:04
by Gene Summers
We have lyrics for these tracks by Gene Summers:
Alabama Shake Well honey can you take it Can you really, really shake…
Almost Persuaded Almost persuaded to love you baby Your charmin' ways just …
Big Blue Diamand Big diamond, big blue diamonds on her finger Instead of tha…
Big Blue Diamonds Big diamond, big blue diamonds on her finger Instead of tha…
I'll Never Be Lonely In darkest hours, if you are near I'll have no heartaches,…
Ill Never Be Loneley In darkest hours, if you are near I'll have no heartaches,…
Just Because Just because you left and said goodbye Do you think that…
Nervous You make me nervous when you walk You make me nervous…
School of Rock 'N Roll (1) Well, the School Of Rock 'n Roll holds session all…
Shake Baby Shake Well honey can you take it Can you really, really shake…
Someone Somewhere I know that someone, somewhere,somehow, someway Wants my lo…
Straight Skirt She wears a straight skirt oooee, oooee, oooee Straight ski…
Taboo Listen to the winds from the desert's burning waste Hear th…
The Clown I'm just a clown With a broken heart A lonely boy Playin…
You Said You Loved Me You said you loved me You said you cared You said you'd…
Gene Summers - Baby are you kiddin'
Baby Are You Kiddin'?
Gene Summers Baby Are You Kiddin'
I Got A Baby - Gene Summers
Hot Rod Baby
Gene Summers - Rock'n'Roll Ruby
Gene Summers Alabama Shake Original 1958 Version
Be Bop City Gene Summers
Gene Summers With The Tom Toms - Big Blue Diamond
You Need My Love
Gene Summers - Baby please tell me why
I'm Flyin' In
Be-Bop City
Gene Summers - Dance, Dance, Dance (Alta 106)
Gene Summers - Goodbye Priscilla (Bye bye Baby Blue)
Gene Summers - Juke Box Memories (Alta 106)
Gene Summers - As long as I have you
Gene Summers - Mister Rock and roll
Gene Summers - Wine, Wine, Wine
Long Story Song
Gene Summers - Taboo (alt.)
Gene Summers - School Of Rock & Roll - Jan 1958
Gene Summers and His Rebels SCHOOL OF ROCK "N ROLL and STRAIGHT SKIRT on JAN
Gene Summers & the Platinum Fog - When Love Calls (Domino 104) [1970]
Are you kidding me baby?
Gene Summers - Crazy cat corner
If You Don't Come Home (Alt)
Do Right Daddy
[It's Love Baby] 24 Hours a Day
Little Lu Ann
YOU SAID YOU LOVED ME GENE SUMMERS WITH THE TOM TOMS
Baby, You Ain't Kiddin'
Gene Summers And His Rebels - School Of Rock 'N' Roll
Gene summers mix
Screamin' Joe Neal Rock and Roll Deacon


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It's Monday morning, let's take a throwback and just smooth out the day!
This is a powerful song, do they still make women like this?
This is a throwback, we are still in the spirit of Father's day!
My mom has been playing Ayo all day. She's definitely a talented singer, and her music really touches the soul. Enjoy!


Although L.A. doesn't experience a "real" winter, in the East Coast sense, we do get a decent temperature drop around January and February. It's enough to make me swap my T-shirt for a sweater but not quite to the point that it necessitates layers upon layers, and for me, there's really one item that I've come to rely on for the in-between weather: a cropped sweater. My wardrobe hinges on the piece so much so that I've racked up a sizable collection of them, all of which I wear on repeat.
Maybe a cropped sweater seems redundant. Isn't the point to keep you, well, warm? But it's L.A.'s in-between weather that makes these knits the perfect choice. That, and I'm a religious wearer of high-rise pants (the higher the rise the better the pants, I say), so I've come to favor a shorter hemline in my knit selection to avoid an awkward and bulky sweater tuck. I don't discriminate, either. Turtlenecks, cardigans, and crewnecks are all equally loved in my sweater collection, and I'm about to show you five of my favorite styles—and how I wear them.
If you're as enthusiastic as I am about the style, keep reading to see how to wear cropped sweaters, shop the ones I recommend, and then browse the cropped styles I plan to invest in next.
There's something a bit paradoxical about a turtleneck with short sleeves and a cropped hem, I'll admit. But as I noted earlier, a full-on turtleneck is often too much, and this bright knit is easily one of my favorite cropped sweaters I own, as it punches up any outfit I wear it in.
The silhouette on this one is so good. It's hard to tell in the above photo, but it hugs in on the waistline and cuffs. That, combined with a deep V neck, makes it fit me so well. Plus, it comes in a ton of color options. Aritzia's selection of knits always comes in clutch.
Unfortunately for the flurry of Instagram DMs I received about this cardi, it sold out within days of H&M's Studio Collection drop in the fall. But fortunately, a plethora of similar styles are on the market from every retailer getting in on the cardigan trend.
This one says, "I'm not a regular sweatshirt; I'm a cool sweatshirt." It's technically a crop, yes, but with a longer hem than some of my other crops, so it plays well with mid-rise jeans, too. Though it frequents my gym bag, I attempted dressing it up for the office here with jeans, kitten heels, and a fun belt.
I've shared my adoration for this sweatshirt before, along with the rest of Cotton Citizen's great selection of basics. So here are the CliffsNotes: It's got a weighty fabric that's actually quite breathable, and the crop hits at the perfect length, right above the hips.
All the fashion girls are wearing this It sweater on Instagram… and I think I need it now too.
Thanks to this chic outfit from Jen Wonders, this lovely Dion Lee crop made its way into my shopping cart.
You can't see it here, but the model is also wearing a pair of Dr. Martens boots, making this an outfit I would 100% copy.
You can never have enough cardigans when they're all this cool.
Our editor Michelle owns in this one in black and I can't help but want the red version now too.
Between the tie front detail and the sky blue color, I can't decide what I like best about this pick.
I see a lot of layering in this sweater's future.
Next, see the stylish sweater every celeb wears on repeat.


There's a common myth that dental implants are not effective for older patients. However, the absolute truth is that implants work for the elderly just as well as they do for younger patients. Whether you're 21 or 91, you can safely and predictably have dental implants placed to improve your quality of life.
There is no reason for anyone to suffer through their lives with missing teeth.
Many seniors begin to lose their teeth as they age. This can cause major limitations on quality of life, facial looks, and social life. For decades, dentures have been used for patients with missing teeth, however, they come with quite a few limitations. Research has shown us that wearing dentures overtime may lead to jaw bone loss. That is why your dentures become loose over time. They do not have the same full foundation they once had. Older patients may lose more bone over time, especially if the tooth has been missing for years.
Implants, on the other hand, are much more highly recommended in comparison to dentures and they are much stronger and last longer than denture or a fixed bridge. Even patients with significant bone loss may still be able to take advantage of implants. Implants have a more natural appearance, do not limit your eating habits, do not need to be removed for cleaning and before bed, and they will not slip or fall off at the wrong moment. They are also healthier for the gums and bone and most patients find implants easier to maintain than dentures. This is one of the deciding factors when considering teeth implants for the elderly in NYC.
Dental implants can be the solution to improve your life and allow you to lead a more active and vital lifestyle. The only requirement for dental implants is a detailed medical and dental review. Patient's condition is distinctly different among individuals especially in the elderly. This check-up determines if implants are a good solution for you or not. For more information about teeth implants for the elderly in NYC you can also read our blog How long do dental implants last and how do you care for them?
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Ready for some fun @ Parent's Night Out!
Alpha Omega staff members are, first and foremost, hired based upon their quality as a person. They may or may not have a gymnastics/dance background, but what they will have is a great, kid-friendly personality that inspires their students for life-long adventures. All staff members undergo a thorough screening and background check. Those that make it through the six-part hiring process are trained through observation, shadowing, hands-on clinics, and various online courses through USA Gymnastics, the US Olympic Committee, etc.


"Mallikā, when a woman has been irascible and violent, and at every little thing said against her has felt spiteful, angry, enraged, and sulky, and manifested anger, hatred, and heart-burning; when she has given no alms to monk or Brahman, of food, drink, building-sites, carriages, garlands, scents, ointments, bedding, dwelling-houses, and lamps, but has been of an envious disposition, and felt envy at the gains, honor, reverence, respect, homage, and worship that came to others, and been furious and envious thereat; then, when she leaves that existence and comes to this one, wherever she may be born, she is ugly, of a bad figure, and horrible to look at, and indigent, poor, needy, and low in the social scale.
"And, again, Mallikā, when a woman has been irascible and violent, and at every little thing said against her has felt spiteful, angry, enraged, and sulky, and manifested anger, hatred, and heart-burning; but has given alms to monks and Brahmans, of food, drink, building-sites, carriages, garlands, scents, ointments, bedding, dwelling-houses, and lamps, and has not been of an envious disposition, nor felt envy at the gains, honor, reverence, respect, homage, and worship that came to others, nor been furious and envious thereat; then, when she leaves that existence and comes to this one, wherever she may be born, she is ugly, of a bad figure, and horrible to look at, and rich, wealthy, affluent, and high in the social scale.
"And, again, Mallikā, when a woman has not been irascible or violent, and though much had been said against her, has not felt spiteful, angry, enraged, or sulky, nor manifested anger, hatred, and heart-burning; when she has given no alms to monk or Brahman, of food, drink, building-sites, carriages, garlands, scents, ointments, bedding, dwelling-houses,  and lamps, but has been of an envious disposition, and felt envy at the gains, honor, reverence, respect, homage, and worship that came to others, and been furious and envious thereat; then, when she leaves that existence and comes to this one wherever she may be born, she is beautiful, attractive, pleasing, and possessed of surpassing loveliness, and indigent, poor, needy, and low in the social scale.
"And, again, Mallikā., when a woman has not been irascible or violent, and though much had been said against her, has not felt spiteful, angry, enraged, or sulky, nor manifested anger, hatred, and heart-burning; when she has given alms to monks and Brahmans, of food, drink, building-sites, carriages, garlands, scents, ointments, bedding, dwelling-houses, and lamps, and has not been of an envious disposition, nor felt envy at the gains, honor, reverence, respect, homage, and worship that came to others, nor been furious and envious thereat; then, when she leaves that existence and comes to this one, wherever she may be born, she is beautiful, attractive, pleasing, and possessed of surpassing loveliness, and rich, wealthy, affluent, and high in the social scale.
"This, Mallikā, is the reason, this is the cause, when a woman is ugly, of a bad figure, and horrible to look at, and indigent, poor, needy, and low in the social scale.
"This, Mallikā, is the reason, this is the cause, when a woman is ugly, of a bad figure, and horrible to look at, and rich, wealthy, affluent, and high in the social scale.
"This, Mallikā, is the reason, this is the cause, when a woman is beautiful, attractive, pleasing, and possessed of surpassing loveliness, and indigent, poor, needy, and low in the social scale.
"This, Mallikā, is the reason, this is the cause, when a woman is beautiful, attractive, pleasing, and possessed of surpassing loveliness, and rich, wealthy, affluent, and high in the social scale."


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GOLDEN ORGAN
and there was a new voice...
"[her] voice was like gold, but like gold it had to be dug from the bowels of the earth; it had to be separated from the ore; it had to be forged and beaten, and made pliable like the metal under the hammer…"
Our performances diverge from traditional Portrayal and Representation by exploring voice as personal and universal; intimate and archetypal; of language and beyond language; voice as expression of the depth and complexity of existence. Through GOLDEN ORGAN we investigate our collective thoughts, feelings, compositions, and performative actions. We exorcise our past while dreaming our future.
Stephanie Lavon Trotter is a vocalist, improvisor, composer, and bodyworker. She uses her voice and Sound as a foundation for creating performative installations. Stephanie composes, and improvises with electronics and acoustically; in ensembles and solo. She is reclaiming Opera; forming its unknown contours into something her own. She holds a MFA in Interdisciplinary Arts from Goddard College, and a B. Mus in Vocal Performance from Cornish College of the Arts. Stephanie provides vocal coaching, sound design, and performance production consultation for local performers and collaborators. She has worked with and learned from an array of artists and mentors. stephanielavontrotter.com
Margaret McNeal is a Portland-based vocalist and multi-disciplinary creative. She holds a B. Mus. from Lawrence University Conservatory of Music (2016) where she eschewed operatic traditions in favor of cross-genre improvisation, multi-media performance, deep listening practices, feminist theory, and contemporary art. She later studied extended vocal techniques at France's Roy Hart Centre and experimental devised theater with Pantheatre.


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DEPUTY COMMISSIONER ACC, CAPACITATES BENEFICIARIES OF THE 2ND COHORT OF THE SOCIAL SAFETY NET (SSN) CASH TRANSFER PROCESS
By Sylvanus Blake, Assistant PRO-ACC
The Deputy Commissioner of the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC), Augustine Foday Ngobie, on Wednesday, 28th December 2022, delivered a reassuring lecture on the role of the ACC in the Social Safety Net (SSN) project to hundreds of beneficiaries at the KDEC Primary School in Kenema.
The engagement which was necessitated by the visible information deficit among beneficiaries, attracted over 270 beneficiaries, most of whom, were persons living with disabilities, their caregivers, community stakeholders, and other members of the public.
In his presentation during the on the spot monitoring of the ongoing unconditional cash transfer of One Thousand, Three Hundred and Nine New Leones (NLe:1,309) or One Million, Three Hundred and Nine Thousand Leones (Le:1,309,000) to 36,000 beneficiaries in 8 districts, ACC's Deputy Commissioner, Mr. Ngobie- an experienced administrator, and a seasoned leader, informed beneficiaries, most of whom seemed dissatisfied because of the difficulties faced in accessing their monies, reassured them, stating that, the difficulties faced in the ongoing payment will in no way undermine the payment. "These are administrative and financial transaction issues that will be addressed. Your monies will be paid as engagements were at advanced stages to get them resolved. Be assured. Mr. Ngobie furthered.
Explaining the outline of the SSN project, the Deputy Commissioner said that beneficiaries will not be paid at the same time. Payments will be held in the morning and evening for a targeted number of beneficiaries every day. But confirmed that all beneficiaries would be paid.
He encouraged them to be patient and supportive of the process for ease and speed.
He underscored that the ACC, which leads in the roll out of the Grievance Redress Mechanism (GRM) component of the SSN project will continue to at all times ensure the integrity and transparency in the project by promptly and adequately addressing all corruption-related concerns.
He encouraged them to make their complaints or concerns to the ACC through the stationed ACC Community Monitors at every center, visit ACC offices in every Region and Kono, call the ACC toll-free hotlines 077-985985 or 077-986986 or through its website at www.anticorruption.gov.sl
The lecture left beneficiaries at ease as those who were not scheduled to receive their payments were left confident that they would be paid eventually.
The beneficiaries praised the strong show of leadership and commitment from the ACC at the highest level.
One Victor S. Koroma, who was initially apprehensive, was left relaxed in his wheelchair after the engagement with the Deputy Commissioner. "This display of leadership by ACC number two person is what this nation needs and what we (people living with disabilities) crave for. I believe we are now abreast with the process, and we shall remain calm until we are all paid. Thank you for serving us", he said smiling.
Similar sentiments were expressed by the Vice Chairman, Kenema District Association for the Blind, Jusu Kallon.
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Q: Getting Exception on using 'DataProcSparkOperator' in Airflow Dags I am very new for Apache Airflow Usage, currently using Airflow1.10.4 with Python 2.7 support.
I need to trigger a spark job via Airflow DAG, so using 'DataProcSparkOperator'. But facing exception

AttributeError: 'DataProcSparkOperator' object has no attribute 'dataproc_spark_jars'

Code snippet:
from airflow.contrib.operators.dataproc_operator import DataProcSparkOperator
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data_t1 = DataProcSparkOperator(
    task_id='data_job',
    job_name='extract_data',
    cluster_name='cluster-a',
    arguments=["{{ task_instance.xcom_pull(task_ids='puller') }}","gs://data-bucket/dailydata"],
    main_jar='gs://data-bucket/spark_jar1/spark-read-5.0-SNAPSHOT-jar-with-dependencies.jar',
    region="us-central",
    dag=dag
)

Tried with main_jar / dataproc_spark_jars attribute (all possible ways)
However, I tried with other fixes suggested(as airflow.contrib.operators.dataproc_operator is deprecated in some versions), hence used below
from airflow.gcp.operators.dataproc import DataProcSparkOperator

again I am facing

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Q: How to optimize query analysis and storage costs in Bigquery export data streaming inserts that occur at varied intervals during the day? I am exploring options to optimize query analysis and cost to store data in a BigQuery table. If we are able to reuse the query that is made on a larger data vs reuse/extract data from the last queried result to only save cost for running the entire query again.
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*Cannot use cached results since the data is streaming inserts and every rewrite will invalidate the cached results.

Even if there is a programmatic solution that can be built, trying to validate if data inconsistencies happens or managing it whenever a data is out of sync.
Thanks in advance!

A: To analyze BigQuery SQL cost usage you can list all BigQuery jobs (BigQuery API) and analyze bytes/slots usage and the execution time. Besides caching, you can analyze queries to see if there is any candidate for  Partitioning and Clustering that could reduce significant cost and execution time. Reading other BigQuery SO posts I am under impression that Materialized Views are around the corner, that would be another great performance and cost optimization.
To optimize cost itself you can compare on-demand or slot reservation pricing model.
To optimize streaming insert cost, as long you can accept 2 min delay (as opposed sec delay with streaming) you can take into account event-driven serverless data ingestion like BqTail
When it comes to caching you may also explore eager caching options which creates cache for most commonly used SQL every time underlying data changes, but in that case you have to control all data ingestion to recreate cache. (*possible with BqTail  API post load task)


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Send Flowers for Marcella
Marcella J. (Vrieze) Shipton
June 28, 1924 ~ December 4, 2020 (age 96)
Marcella J. Shipton, 96, of Preston, MN died on Friday, December 4, 2020 at her home.
Marcella Joan Vrieze was born on June 28, 1924 in Forestville Township, Fillmore County, MN to Wilbur and Mae (Terbeest) Vrieze. She was born and raised on the farm where her father was born and family still resides. She would tell stories of her youth on the farm where she drove the horses when her dad and neighbor hayed in the field.
On April 16, 1947, she was united in marriage to Glenn Shipton at Greenleafton Reformed Church in Greenleafton, MN. Glenn and Marcella moved and started farming in the Greenleafton area in 1955 where she still resided. She was a lifelong member of the Greenleafton Reformed Church, enjoyed her Homemakers club, and was a member of the Cherry Grove Community Center.
Marcella loved to garden and canned famous dill pickles. She was a baker and often made as many as 40 apple pies in a season. The kids would get together in September and the family would make pies, apple sauce, and apple butter. These are some of their favorite memories.
Quilting was a love of hers and she made many quilts for her children for wedding presents. Her friends from the Homemakers club joined her in making quilts and lap robes.
Her grandchildren and great-grandchildren brought her much joy. Marcella was a strong member of the community and a wonderful neighbor. Her kindness and generosity will be missed by all.
Marcella is survived by her children Susan Shipton, Robert Shipton, Eric Shipton, and Cindy (Louie) Shipton Beck, 6 grandchildren Tyler Shipton (Ame Putman), Trista (Mike) Thompson, Josh "Doc" Shipton, Jennifer (Nick) Moyer, Gracie Beck, and Greta Beck, 4 great-grandchildren Logan Moyer, Zackarie Moyer, Chase Thompson, and Addison Thompson.
She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband Glenn on October 12, 2007.
Due to COVID-19, no services will be held at this time.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be donated to the Greenleafton Reformed Church at 15502 Co Hwy 9 Preston, MN 55965.
Online condolences may be left at Hindtfuneralhomes.com
To send flowers to Marcella's family, please visit our floral store.


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UCLA student's racist comments were bad, but the reaction was far worse
JEREMY APPLEBAUM Council Rock South High School
ithin the past week or so, former UCLA student Alexandra Wallace's life took a turn for the worse.
Days after posting her now-infamous YouTube video in which she rants about the mannerisms of members of the Asian community, Wallace and her family have been subjects of public harassment and death threats.
Surprisingly, however, no action was taken by UCLA to reprimand her for her outright vile and racist behavior, with the school claiming the video did not violate any set code of ethics by UCLA.
However, two weeks ago, in a statement released by UCLA's newspaper The Bruin, Wallace announced she will no longer be attending UCLA as a direct result of the treatment she has been receiving.
She said: "I made a mistake. My mistake, however, has lead (sic) to the harassment of my family, the publishing of my personal information, death threats and being ostracized from an entire community. Accordingly, for personal safety reasons, I have chosen to no longer attend classes at UCLA."
I am not writing this to chastise Wallace. Clearly, by removing herself from the opportunity to receive a more-than-decent education, she has learned her lesson.
Instead, I am here to chastise all of the cruel remarks she has been receiving.
There is no way I can commend or condone Wallace for her blatant racial discrimination, especially during a time when members of the Asian community are in mourning after the recent Japanese tsunami. That being said, everybody is entitled to his or her opinion. There is no need for responses to mock her intelligence.
Let's be honest: While it wasn't the most well-thought-out rant, Wallace did get accepted to UCLA, a world-renowned university. In addition, surely Wallace was concerned about her schoolwork, as the entire video surrounds her attempting to study for finals in the library. Perhaps even more discriminatory are the people who assume Wallace is unintelligent simply because she is blonde and is showing a little too much cleavage in the video.
Continuing, I personally believe that sending any death threats to Wallace or her family is in fact more improper than her original video. Yes, Wallace's words and imitation of Asian speech were distasteful, but never did she threaten to take the life of any individual.
And since when was Wallace's family to blame for her video? I'm almost entirely sure that Wallace's parents did not raise their child to be a racist bigot, just as the people commenting on her video were not raised to endanger the lives of others.
Under the First Amendment, everybody is permitted to hold any prejudiced beliefs they want as long as they don't act maliciously on said beliefs. But to leave death threats? Ha! And people consider Wallace's comments hate speech?
For those of you still offended by Wallace's broad generalizations, perhaps we should analyze a few of the even more generalizing comments left on reposts of her video:
"You look more like a whore to me than a student!! UCLA would (never) have accepted you if there was(n't) a major for whores!!!"
"She probably has a redneck dad who made her believe she has enuff [sic] money to go to UCLA and is now a stripper dropout working for 'tuition'."
"Obviously she does not have the SMARTS to go to UCLA ... I'm guessing her Daddy paid for her to get in."
On one copy of her video alone, there were more than 20,000 comments just like these.
It's a sad day when Americans are forced to remove themselves from receiving a higher education purely because of the beliefs they hold.
No one should have to feel terrorized because they think a certain way.


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I recall the legal notice sent by the brother I trusted most in life, over an inheritance issue. It can leave me with scarce resources in my sunset years. It caused ripples in the calm, placid waters of my life, but this guy is warning me of a storm. The sea mist is clearing off, as I see people for what they are.
Gaining clarity is hard to do when powerful emotions wash over us and family members.
Yes. It takes time for sure!
I really like where you went with this week's prompt.


India has a population of approximately 1.3 billion people, and makes up nearly eighteen percent of the world's population. Within this densely populated country, there are an innumerable amount of businesses and business opportunities.
India's colorful and beautiful culture make it a destination for tourism and business. Additionally, India has a young and growing population, which, in connection to reforms made in 1991, has allowed the country to continue to grow as an economic powerhouse. There are plenty of opportunities for companies and individuals to become involved with India's commerce market simply by having an India phone number.
With an India phone number, companies and individuals can participate in numerous business pursuits while maintaining a home base in another country. India is the ninth largest partner for trades with the United States, meaning that any company involved in trade will appear more legitimate if they are importing/ exporting from India.
India has the fourth largest natural supply of coal in the entire world, which makes it a desirable country for anyone involved in the coal industry.
For those interested in the movie business, India's Bollywood is an internationally recognized film industry, second only to Hollywood in terms of revenue. Any individual or company that is involved in the US film industry and is interested in expanding into India, would be helping their success by getting an India phone number. This would be beneficial in adding legitimacy as a significant presence in the second largest film capital of the world. And while Bollywood comes in second place for box office revenue earned in 2016, they produce more movies, and sell double the amount of tickets as US cinemas. India is an obvious choice for any film company, director, actor, or producer looking to expand their market and international recognition.
While many parts of India are growing and prospering, there are problems with poverty, hunger, and health care. Though this may sound like a deterrent for entering into business with India, it is actually quite the opposite, as where issue lie, opportunities await.
For example, Dr. Govindappa Venkataswamy set out to rid India of its chronic blindness problem. Eighty percent of the people who become blind in India have cataracts, which, until Dr. Venkataswamy took the initiative, were essentially awaiting a death sentence. When the blindness set in, individuals could no longer work to earn money. Dr. Venkataswamy wanted to end this needless suffering and detriment on the Indian workforce, and pioneered a method for removing cataracts, reversing blindness, and getting people back on their feet at an incredibly cheap price.
There is a vast ocean of opportunity for the field of medicine and political reform to help rid India and its population of the challenges they face on a daily basis. With this potential for advancement, doctors and policy makers in the US could help those in need in India by expanding their operations and businesses there, and having India phone numbers could assist with making it easy for Indian locals to contact them.
Not only would this result in obvious benefits for the citizens of India, but it opens up the potential of professionals from the US (or Europe, South America, Africa, etc.) to gain international recognition for their contributions to bettering the lives of millions.
In India, the primary language is Hindi, spoken by forty-one percent of the population, while the remaining sixty percent of the population speaks one of thirteen different other languages. If your company makes the forward-thinking decision to get an India phone number, keep in mind that you should hire individuals who are competent in at least one of these languages – particularly Hindi.
Additionally, almost eighty percent of the population practices Hinduism, which believes in Dharma – the belief that humans, animals, nature, and the planet all must prosper together in harmony. This requires a large degree of respect for one another, and this philosophy carries over into business practices. Businesses should keep this in mind when using an India phone number. Because you will be representing the US, out of respect, you should adhere to certain values that are considered important.
How Can I Get an India Phone Number, and How Does it Work?
Buying Indian phone numbers is an incredibly simple process. Global Call Forwarding allows a company, within minutes to have a fully operational India phone number upon set-up. 24/ 7 customer service is available so that companies can run their businesses and never have to worry about their India phone number being out of commission. There are a myriad of services that the company offers to give each company a customized service plan that suits their unique needs. It is also incredibly affordable, which makes it one of the most useful tools for a myriad of companies aiming to create a business strategy that involves expansion into India.
Any business that wants to expand their brand recognition into one of the largest and most economically powerful countries in the world will want to get an India phone number. It allows a company based anywhere in the world to have a presence in India, making it easier to form connections with other Indian countries. As humans we are drawn to the familiar – this carries into business. A company based in India will feel more comfortable calling your company if you have an India phone number, proving you are an established and local entity.


I want to present the quests that we use, "as played" in our Play by Post game. They will also contain a comment about the real life experience we made with this quest.
We changed the number of players participating during the campaign, so the quests shall not be understood as "the wisdom for balancing" or anything - it's just what we used.
Four mercenaries offer their help to the Barbarian; one of each kind. Place them next to the Barbarian, right before she opens the iron quest entry door.
A: If the Barbarian searches for treasure in this room, 75 Gold Coins are found in the chest.
B: The evil Crossbowman does not move but fires his crossbow at the Barbarian once during each of Zargon's turns until the Barbarian reaches him. If the Barbarian moves next to the Crossbowman and attacks, the Crossbowman surrenders immediately, offering his crossbow in exchange for his life. The Crossbowman then runs away. The Barbarian should take the equipment card.
C: If the Barbarian searches for treasure in the room, a shield is found in the tomb. Take the matching equipment card.
D: If the Barbarian searches for treasure in this room, a longsword is found in the weapons rack. Take the matching equipment card.
In total, the mercenaries and the Barbarian together lost 14 Body Points; and that's with the additional attacks that come from the mercenaries. How a single Barbarian is supposed to survive, I don't know.
During the game, clmckay and kitch discussed that the northeast sector likely doesn't contain the exit as it is surrounded by a hallway; so that part is avoidable damage.
Maybe that's the solution, just don't go everywhere. On the other hand, if you take the minimum path, you won't have enough gold to buy mercenaries and survive part II.
Quest 2 - A Quest for three beginner heroes and four mercenaries.
Xanon Pass leads to an underground outpost on the slopes of the Cyberian Range. This outpost is a base of operations for minions of the Frozen Horror.It threatens several nearby villages. You must enter the outpost and slay one of the Frozen Horrors lieutenants, a Chaos Warrior named Krag. The only way in or out is through the Ice Cave entrance. Your Quest begins and ends there."
This quest is adapted for a beginners Dwarf and Wizard; a Barbarian that played the first quest and four mercenaries.
D:If a hero searches for treasure in this room, 120 Gold Coins are found in the chest.
This quest was WAY to close for my taste. All mercenaries died, and the hereos had four body points left among them.
I added some of the small monsters to accommodate Dwarf and Wizard in the quest - However I underestimated just how much damage those two wandering goblins would deal.
I normally calculate three wandering monsters per quest, our hero group found six or seven.
Then our heroes had the wandering monsters in exceptionally bad circumstances, like, being completely alone, draw two treasure cards with a special item, get 1d6 gold and miss the next turn, plus a wandering monster. Woah! three attacks for free for the two goblins! Suddenly even Goblins get really really dangerous.
Why "what I thought"? After the quest was over, I double checked and found out that in the original is a Yeti together with Krag in the boss room (top left sector, the third room).
I did not have that one, an I don't know where and when I lost it. I did not remove it consciously. But I can tell you, if the Yeti had been there, the game would have ended with a total party kill.


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Nominations open for Fan of the Season award
Do you know a supporter who has gone above and beyond?
By BHAFC • 22 March 2022
Vote now for Fan of the season.
Gibbons proud of her journey to the WSL
Media / 09 Mar 22
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Albion supporters can now nominate someone for the James Brynin Fan of the Season for the 2021/22 campaign.
We want to hear from you about an Albion supporter that has gone above and beyond to support the club, or other people, over the course of the season.
The winner will be announced as part of the annual Players' Awards, sponsored by American Express.
The Fan of the Season award, which is sponsored by Piglets Pantry, is named after Albion fan L/Cpl James Brynin, who lost his life while on military service in Afghanistan in 2013.
To tell us about someone you think deserves this season's award, email production@bhafc.co.uk, including your name, contact details and an explanation for your nomination. Closing date for entries is midnight on Friday 25 March.
Other awards include Player, Player's Player and Goal of the Season for the men's and women's teams; plus the Albion in the Community Award, Young Players of the Season Awards and the Sarah Watts Inspiration Award.


When parents separate, a great many changes occur in a family. For children, their world is turned upside down and they look to their parents for answers to questions such as "Where will we live?"; "Will I still see both of my parents?"; "Who will take care of me?" Parents too feel confused and overwhelmed by the decisions they face about how they will care for their children and how they will manage financially. Often parents are faced with these decisions when mutual trust is low and communication is poor.
Mediation through Family Court Services offers a neutral place for parents to plan for their children's care and to discuss how responsibilities for the children will be shared. Parents must attempt to resolve the issues of Legal and Physical Custody by participating in mediation before the Court makes orders. A mediation session lasts approximately one and one-half to two hours.
When parents separate, a great many changes occur in a family. For children, their world is turned upside down and they look to their parents for answers to questions such as "Where will we live?"; "Will I still see both of my parents?"; "Who will take care of me?" Parents too feel confused and overwhelmed by the decisions they face about how they will care for their children and how they will manage financially. Often parents are faced with these decisions when mutual trust is low and communication is poor. Mediation through Family Court Services offers a neutral place for parents to plan for their children's care and to discuss how responsibilities for the children will be shared. Parents must attempt to resolve the issues of Legal and Physical Custody by participating in mediation before the Court makes orders. A mediation session lasts approximately one and one-half to two hours. With the assistance of a child custody mediator, parents can develop their own written parenting plan which describes how decisions will be made (Legal Custody) and when the children will be with each parent (Physical Custody). The Physical Custody plan or time-sharing schedule includes a regular schedule as well as a holiday and vacation schedule. The agreement can also include transportation arrangements, and any other agreements about the care of and responsibility for the children. When the parents reach an agreement, it is signed by the judge and becomes a court order which is legal and binding on both parents.


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The Truth about Bernie Sanders
My Take on the Truth about Bernie Sanders:
Many people on the modern left seem to view Bernie Sanders as some sort of savior. That is completely and utterly ridiculous. Why is it so ridiculous? Well just take a quick look at the truth about Bernie Sanders; every aspect of his policies and his life show that he is a fraud.
The man is a fraud. His agenda is obviously a sham, as was discussed in a recent guest article. But I don't need to dwell on that or discuss it too much. Plenty of attention has been given to his absolutely ridiculous agenda. Ideas like raising the minimum wage to $15 an hour (which his campaign won't do for its workers) and implementing Green New Deal-like policies have been scrutinized enough. Well, enough for now at least.
What hasn't been scrutinized enough is Bernie himself. The truth about Bernie Sanders is that he is a fraud. Here are just a few examples:
When participating in the minimum wage debate, he demands that private employers pay their staffs $15 an hour, yet refuses to do the same for his campaign workers.
He has never held a real job or created real jobs. Unlike President Trump but like Obama, he has only destroyed jobs.
Bernie vacationed in the Soviet Union (showing the decline of the Democratic candidates from the time of The Best and The Brightest), yet wants to be President and claims he will make America better. How could anyone but a fraud vacation with the enemy and then claim to love his nation?
He says he is a socialist, yet he has made millions in profits off of his book and owns multiple mansions. So is it ok for him to profit and live it up but not for the rest of us to do that? He already sounds like a member of the Politburo.
The truth about Bernie Sanders is that he is a fraud. His whole life shows that like many other socialist politicians, he is only after power and fame. Not improving the lot of the common man. Capitalism is a rising tide that lifts all boats. Socialism is a never-ending drought that strands boats and kills the crews.
If Bernie actually wanted to help ordinary people he would propose lowering taxes and regulations, not increasing them. But that isn't what he wants. He wants to rule over us and enslave the average worker, just as Francisco D'Anconia says in his quote about money and socialism. It's the common trait in all of those that disparage money and exalt socialism and Bernie certainly exemplifies it.
Don't trust Bernie. He's a fraud.
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Finally I am getting on board and writing this report! It takes awhile to piece it all together, but I'm working at it.
Just like last year, Mom and I ventured to Walt Disney World for our trip. And just like last year, I participated in the Disney Princess Half Marathon. Unlike last year, there were about 20,000 people in it. It was crazy! If anyone is interested in a report about that, let me know, and I'll fire one off.
So last year we went for 11 days and frankly, this year we felt that it wasn't enough. We upped the ante to 15 days and for good reason! I mean, how can you not want to spend 15 amazing days in beautiful Orlando?
To give a little background info, if you haven't read the first report, we have a bevy of restrictions that are generally pretty easy to work around.
As I mentioned, I have celiac disease and I am a vegan. I also have a dairy allergy so I am very careful about cross contamination with dairy.
Mom has Mulitple Sclerosis (we bring a wheelchair), and she follows the MS Recovery Diet. She stays diligently away from gluten, dairy, eggs, soy, very seldom (IE a couple times a year) has legumes or yeast, and limits sugar, and caffeine.
True to my nature, and just like last year, we did a lot of preplanning. If you're reading this, you may already know that Special Diets and Disney made plenty of (unwelcome for most people) changes to their food roster this year. I'm part of the community on disboards.com, and learned that they switched many of their allergen-free items to items that were dedicated to just one allergen (IE just gluten-free, but not dairy-free, et cetera). This, obviously, caused a bit of frustration for me… mostly because half the reason I was heading back to Disney was because all of the awesome meals we had!
Because I'm proactive and was spending a couple grand on this trip, I needed to ensure I was going to be fed and fed well. I contacted Special Diets (SpecialDiets@DisneyWorld.com) and asked for some info. When I continued to received canned responses, I tracked down a phone number and talked to them directly. They were incredibly helpful–basically explaining the situation, why they were making the changes, and some other details. She did explain that they were still in the progress of making changes, so nothing was set in stone. Excellent. I had some hope.
I also explained to her our situation last year, where the chef at Jiko contacted every chef for us since Special Diets hadn't. She told her to email her our reservations right then, and she would circulate it and note for each chef to call us. This was about six weeks before our trip. She said that if we didn't hear from everyone by two weeks before, to call again and she would ensure they would get to us. So far, so good.
As it turns out, they did! From the next day and over the next couple of weeks, pretty much every single chef called me and talked to me about possible menu items, what we like/don't like, what they would order in for us, and so on.
I also learned from the majority of the chefs and people who worked around the parks that the new changes weren't always welcome. I spoke to one of the heads of food/beverages in length and she loved my input (so she said) because she needs to hear feedback about what people want. She explained that one reason for some of the changes wasn't due to better tasting foods and accessibility (IE their switch to Udi's), but instead because suppliers changed and were sending them new products (IE getting rid of Silk). Very interesting info!
Backing up to making our reservations, we based them on choosing places that we really loved last year, some new ones we wanted to try but couldn't fit in, and a few that just looked like good menu choices. In each review I'll include why we chose it. When it came to counter service, however, we were often limited to one choice, usually greatly altered from the menu. Sometimes there were no choices at all, and lunch time was usually a few hours in length walking from location to location.
Because we weren't on the dining plan, we rarely had any snacks, so you won't see them often. I think all we ever bought was fruit (oranges, bananas, apples), and drinks once in a while (Honest Tea, the odd V8). Mom once got a bag of chips, and we got cinnamon sugar almonds once as a treat during a parade (they were safe, only ingredients were cinnamon, sugar, and almonds). They weren't that great and tasted like beer nuts.
One thing that was definitely different this year was I no longer knew all of the brands that they used in the park. At the time, they didn't have the allergy sheets anymore, so I had no idea what was going to be hanging around.
The allergen-free buns, rolls, and pizza crust they have been replaced by Udi's. It used to be Ener-G, which were free of all of the top allergens. Udi's has eggs, so Mom and I couldn't have them.
They replaced all Silk Soy Milk with Kikkoman, which I called in and is not gluten-free.
They have Pacific Rice Milk at some locations and Rice Dream milk at others. As I noted last year, I do not trust Rice Dream milk and this is why.
Again, like last year, waffles and pancakes were made by both Namaste mixes and Bob's Red Mill.
I didn't want to keep repeating myself, so if you are wondering about meandering through the parks with the wheelchairs, some other tips and food details, and a pile of other planning stuff, please check out my tips from last year.
As for the restaurants, all of the reviews include my order (gluten-free/vegan), and Mom's (gluten, dairy, egg, soy, and often legume-free).
For my 2011 reports, check out the 2011 Counter Service/Quick Service restaurants and 2011 Table Service restaurant details and reviews. Note that though some of the things have changed, for the most part, the places we ate at again were pretty consistent.
For my 2012 reports, read the 2012 Counter Service/Quick Service restaurants and 2012 Table Service restaurant details and reviews.
I am finding your blog very helpful. Thanks for sharing your counter service experiences particularly, since this is what has me most concerned about our next WDW visit.
Our sons have severe peanut, tree nut, egg, legume and mushroom allergies between the two of them. I've been watching the DIS thread about the recent changes closely, and feel encouraged by your report here.
I'm sorry that I can add more about peanuts or tree nuts, but I definitely want to ensure that most of the managers were extremely helpful, and many were frustrated about the changes. Because we didn't have the dining plan, I'm not sure what desserts are available, but I definitely saw Enjoy Life cookie wrappers here and there, so I think they are still available. I'm not sure about anything else, though.
Maybe someone else who reads this might pipe in? DISboards is super helpful, too. We won't be going again until February of next year, but if I get some updates before then, I will be sure to post them.


How many Browns quarterbacks would Brock Osweiler actually start over?
CLEVELAND, COME ON DOWNNNNN. Following news that rookie DeShone Kizer will be handed the keys to dad's convertible for the Browns' third preseason game Super Bowl, we figured it was high time for the premiere of internet's hottest new gameshow: Would Brock Osweiler Start? The rules are simple—we read the name of one of the 26 quarterbacks the Cleveland Browns have started since their reintroduction to the NFL in 1999 and you tell us if Brock Osweiler would start over them. A grand-prize dream vacation to the bottom of Lake Eerie is on the line, so LET'S PLAY!
Would Brock Osweiler Start? Survey says…NO!
Would Brock Osweiler Start? Survey says…YES!
Would Brock Osweiler Start? Survey says…WHO??
Would Brock Osweiler Start? Survey says…YES AND NO!
Would Brock Osweiler Start? Survey says…NO, BUT THEIR CAREERS HAVE BEEN EQUALLY DEHUMANIZING!
Would Brock Osweiler Start? TRICK QUESTION, THEY'RE THE SAME PERSON!
Would Brock Osweiler Start? Survey says…YES, THEN AGAIN SO WOULD AN OLD CARDBOARD BOX SOAKED IN CAT URINE!
Would Brock Osweiler Start? Survey says…CHRIST, IS THIS ALMOST OVER!?
Would Brock Osweiler Start? Survey says…NO REALLY, I'M NOT FEELING SO GREATl!
Would Brock Osweiler Start? Survey says…WHY IS THIS DOOR LOCKED?
Would Brock Osweiler Start? Survey says…SERIOUSLY, LET ME OUT OF HERE!
Would Brock Osweiler Start? Survey says…ARGHBGOTTU&#$%@—THUNK, THUNK, THUNK.