Friendly and trustworthy - your health is safe in our hands!
Jillian and Gordon welcome you to Falmouth Natural Health Practice. We are an independent family run, friendly, caring practice that has been established in Falmouth for 20 years. We offer a wide range complementary therapies as a natural method of healing that can have effects on your Well Being both physically, and emotionally.
Do you have health problems? Are you in pain, feeling stressed and ready to make vital changes concerning your health?, Or are you simply wanting to incorporate a therapy into your health regime to prevent problems occurring?
Please explore our website further to see how we can help. You are very welcome to phone us, or if you prefer come in for a face to face chat to discuss your unique needs.
All of our practitioners are fully qualified, insured, dedicated, knowledgeable and trained to a high standard.
We welcome all ages to our practice from new born to later years. We are child friendly and also registered with Dementia Friendly Falmouth.
We continue with our mission, empowering and inspiring the people of Falmouth and Cornwall, by enabling them to take control of their own health issues.
Our convenient central location in Church Street,(next to the Kings Head Pub), provides an oasis of calm in amongst Falmouth's busy shops and businesses.
Our Therapies are not a replacement for appropriate medical care and if there are any concerns we would recommend consulting your medical practitioner.


There is a salutary lesson being given right now to anybody who invests in Western markets but few are paying attention. If the penny drops, things could get very ugly indeed.
Overnight, the Shanghai Composite Index fell another 8.5% – with the real damage being done in the last hour as sellers, spooked by a Bloomberg story which suggested intervention in Chinese markets may be curtailed at the behest of the IMF (who, somewhat hilariously, feel that the level of intervention from the Chinese government is a little over the top).
Was the IMF story the cause of the meltdown? Well, it's hard to see why anybody would think for a second that the Chinese would listen to the IMF about such matters (not even in the face of their desire to be admitted to the SDR), and anyway, it doesn't matter. There doesn't have to be a reason for falls like this one.
This is exactly what I wrote about in my most recent Things That Make You Go Hmmm… 'The Sum of Both Fears' (www.ttmygh.com).
Whatever the reason, the selling overwhelmed the bids of both natural buyers AND the massive interventionist forces of the PBoC and the seemingly myriad regulatory bodies.
75 stocks fell for each one that rose and those hit hardest were the stocks (such as PetroChina) which had been the recipients of state largesse in the form of direct intervention in recent weeks.
Adding to the woes was the release on Friday of Chinese Industrial Profits, which fell 0.3% YoY.
Again, nobody really believes the numbers emanating from the Chinese National Bureau of Statistics, but when markets are rising, cognitive dissonance reigns supreme.
This time, however sentiment being tilted towards fear was all it took to generate the second-largest fall in the history of the Shanghai Composite.
The lesson? Well, Chinese investors' confidence was buoyed by the explicit promises (and actions) of the Chinese State machine who directly bought stocks and, seemingly, put a cast iron bid under the market but when investors' level of nervousness reached a certain point (a point that nobody could have pinpointed in advance), everything changed and even bans on not only those 'evil short sellers' we continually hear about in the West, but selling, period, were not enough to stem the tide.
Nor were threats of arrest for short sellers.
Nor were hundreds of billions of dollars (equivalent) in direct market support.
When Fear took over, the Central Bank was powerless to react.
In the West, there are no explicit official sector stock buying programs in place. There are nothreats of arrest against short sellers and there are no bans on outright selling.
Everything….. EVERYTHING….. rests on one ephemeral thing – the market's confidence in the power of Central Banks to ensure a good outcome no mater what.
Anybody paying attention to the lesson should not just be thinking about what might happen when that fragile confidence evaporates, but taking steps to ensure they don't get caught out when it does.


text:
The Phoenix Program
The Phoenix Program: CIA Terror, Assassination and Torture in Vietnam
The Phoenix program in Vietnam in many ways provides a blue print for our own times. Assassinations and torture are the essence of the war on terror. As are death squads and false flag terror attacks. As are mass surveillance of the populace. Thanks to the work of Douglas Valentine in his classic book "The Phoenix Program" we have an extremely detailed account of the Phoenix Program exposing a classic example of the brutality of the CIA's counter insurgency wars. By studying the Phoenix program one can gain a great deal of insight into the wars in Afghanistan, Syria and Iraq.
How the book came to be written is an interesting story in it's own right. Doug Valentine had written a novel about his fathers experiences in a prisoner of war camp during World War 2 called "Hotel Tacloban." He decided his next book would be on Vietnam and he decided to focus on the CIA role since little had been written on the topic. He approached former CIA Director William Colby for help. He sent him a copy of his book and the former CIA director decided that Valentine was a man who understood the harsh realities of war and agreed to meet with him. Valentine cut his hair, bought a suit and tie met with Colby and managed to gain his confidence. Colby believed Valentine would write a sympathetic account. After all the CIA is used to working with journalists who censor the truth in exchange for inside information. Colby arranged for him to meet hundreds of former agents. Valentine had managed to penetrate the inner world of the CIA. Amazingly it took years for the CIA to suspect that Valentine had no intention of writing a sympathetic account of their crimes in Vietnam. By then it was too late he already had hundreds of hours of taped interviews. He wrote his book one of the most detailed accounts of a CIA program ever. However the CIA used it's influence with the New York Times to kill the book with a bad review. The book was buried in obscurity. Valentine was forced to give up writing and became a private investigator but fortunately one of the contacts he made while writing Phoenix Program helped him find an even more scandalous story and he went on to write "The Strength of the Wolf" and the "Strength of the Pack" which expose in great detail the phony nature of America's decades long war on drugs. Doug Valentine is one of the most fearless researchers alive today his works are required reading for anyone interested in the CIA, Organized Crime, and America's corrupt establishment.
What was the Phoenix Program? From the perspective of a Bureaucrat like Bill Colby it was merely an attempt to coordinate a number of pre-existing programs. Sort of like the Department of HomeLand Security or more precisely it's fusion centers where military, police, and intelligence agencies pool information on their enemies the American people. Phoenix sought to provide cooperation between various Vietnamese and American agencies so that they could coordinate their war on the Vietnamese people. What was the Phoenix program? A massive campaign of torture and assassination aimed at destroying what the CIA called the VCI the Viet Cong Infrastructure. Amusingly this term was as confusing to Vietnamese as it probably is to you. They had to hold a massive conference to attempt a translation and the word they ended up using only further confused the Vietnamese. By infrastructure the Americans meant not roads and bridges but the civilian Shadow government the Communist revolutionaries had set up across the country. In many places they were the ones in real control on the local level and they used their power to fight for land reform on behalf of the peasants. America's South Vietnamese allies however were a corrupt class of elitists who supported the land lords against the peasants and were hated by the majority of the populace. For the Vietnamese the Vietnam war was a revolution aimed at land reform and re-uniting the country. Since they had popular support the National Liberation Front had hoped at first to win power peacefully. However the American's had Installed Ngo Dinh Diem as dictator and he ruthlessly crushed all opposition attacking not just the Communist National Liberation Front but all competitors for power including Buddhists and fellow nationalists. His power was narrowly based in Vietnam's catholic minority and he relied on a massive network of corruption to maintain loyalty. After tens of thousands of their supporters had been killed the National Liberation Front appealed to the north for help. When Vietnam was split thousands of South Vietnamese had moved north not wishing to live under Diem's regime. In North Vietnam they had been trained in political organization and Guerrilla warfare. They were sent south to help organize the revolution. They formed what were known as armed propaganda teams. They would enter villages at night administer some revolutionary justice by executing a corrupt local official in front of the whole village and then would explain the goals of the revolution, educate the village about the crimes of the regime, even stage plays and read poems. The NLF expanded their control over the countryside and set up their own system of government. This system extended from the local level of small committees to the top level COSVN which planned the strategy for the war. It was this system that the CIA targeted with the Phoenix program.
Interestingly the Phoenix program had it's roots in an attempt to mimic the tactics of the Viet Cong Vietnam was quite literally a giant laboratory to study counter insurgency tactics. In the early days of the CIA presence there various CIA province chiefs were allowed to experiment with different ways to combat the growing revolution. Ralph Johnson decided to create the Mountain scouts to imitate the tactics of the armed propaganda teams. Recruiting hardened criminals, Viet Cong defectors, and various ethnic minorities like the hmong, and Montagnards the CIA formed brutal death squads highly trained in methods of covert war. They would sneak into a village at night and brutally slaughter someone they suspected of working with the NLF along with their families and any witnesesed and hope the attack would be blamed on the Viet Cong themselves. They called the tactic counter terror ironically since what they were doing was terrorism. In fact throughout the Vietnam war the CIA staged false flag terror attacks even bombing theaters and blamed them on Viet Cong "Terrorists" it's surprising that this aspect of the war is little mentioned given it's special relevance today. However the primary purpose of the death squad commando's was to sneak into NLF controller territory and kidnap and kill some target. In contrast to most such forces like the contras in Nicaragua in the 80's (trained by people from the Phoenix program) or the Fascist volunteer battalions in Ukraine today who are often poor fighters only effective at terrorizing unarmed civilians The PRU (Provincial Reconnaissance Units) as the CIA's Vietnamese death squads were renamed were the most effective fighting force in south Vietnam. They would form one of the primary elements in the Phoenix Program. Along with the Field Police they would be the enforcers.
The next element of the Phoenix program was the Province Interrogation Centers or PICs. Using a CIA Front company Pacific Architects and Engineers the CIA built prisons all over the country to be used to torture political prisoners. They are exact forerunners of todays CIA black sites which now dot the world aiming to torture people to produce real or fabricated intelligence, recruit double agents, break people's spirits and terrify the rest of the planet into submission. Vietnam was covered with these torture sites often the only modern building that was built in a village. At first the Viet Cong made freeing the prisoners a major goal and they staged a number of successful attacks until the PICs were redesigned to make them more secure from outside attack. Inside the prisoners were subjected to horrific tortures, starvation, beatings, electric shock, rape. Through a special program USAID the infamous CIA front that pretends to dole out charity sent out telephone generators across the world used by the CIA trained secret police around the world to torture their people. Vietnam was only one example. People would be held for months and there were few survivors. These PICs in return would obtain names for further targets who would be either killed or sent to the PICs to be tortured to generate even more names. An endless cycle of horror. Many who ended up there were not even part of the resistance. Instead many were the victims of extortion who failed to pay the proper bribes and whose names were fed into the system. Others were set up by their personal enemies. Others were enemies of the VC. The VC managed to infiltrate all aspects of the South Vietnamese government they were masters of espionage and managed to feed the names of their enemies into the system.
The third aspect of the Phoenix program was intelligence collection. The CIA maintained a network of spies throughout the country and it attempted to assemble a master list of all the NLF members in south Vietnam. They set up ICEX in an attempt to coordinate intelligence from the CIA the Vietnamese Special Branch which ran the high level NLF infiltrations, the Field Police, the PRU and US military intelligence. However in reality this proved impossible since the South Vietnamese were always plotting against each other and jealously guarded their secrets. The various agencies were tools of the various factions in South Vietnam's Machiavellian political struggles. After the fall of Diem Vietnam experienced a long string of coups as South Vietnam's generals battled each other for control. In addition every sought to use their positions to get rich Drug Dealing, embezzlement, Prostitution and protection rackets were how the CIA's allies mainly occupied themselves hunting down the NLF was only a minor concern. Of course many US Contractors, Military officers and CIA Officers also managed to earn fortunes in various corrupt schemes. The whole war after was partly undertaken to simply to enrich the Corporate elite back home. The Military and the CIA also were in competition with the CIA unwilling to share information. The military often re-assigned people to intelligence with no prior experience or training giving them a short training course before making them case officers. Thus for obvious reasons the CIA considered them amateurs. However despite the difficulties they did manage to set up a massive database of names of people they believed made up the NLF. In addition to gathering intelligence the massive network of agents was a means for the CIA to buy loyalty and the CIA paid more in bribes to agents then USAID's whole development budget for South Vietnam. As mentioned the Phoenix Program was a further attempt to coordinate these various elements into a program to eliminate what they called the VCI or Viet Cong Infrasture.
The Phoenix program was thus a massive program to capture and Kill the VCI with the captured being tortured to reveal more names. It was also a massive psychological operation. Psychological operations aim at the mind of the enemy. They can range from Propaganda to terrorism and both were prominent features of the Phoenix Program. Edward Landsdale former advertising executive turned CIA counter insurgency expert was an important pioneer in these tactics. In the Philippines he had played on local superstitions about vampires in one famous example. He had used his agents to spread rumors that vampires were infesting the area the local guerrillas were camped. Then when enough time had passed his Commandos grabbed a guerrilla bringing up the rear of a column drained his body of blood and then left it along the trail to be found the next day. The trick worked and the Guerrillas fled the area. Another favorite tactic was to paint an eye facing the front door of those they suspected of supporting the guerrillas as a threat before later kidnapping killing and torturing them. Thus whenever they painted one of these eyes they were sure to terrify their target and let them know they were being watched. Landsdale called it the eye of God. In Vietnam the CIA would use variations of both these tactics. They played on Vietnamese beliefs about the afterlife to add additional horror to their murders. The Vietnamese believed the liver and the third eye were important to reaching heaven. The CIA would have the PRU cut out their victims pineal gland and even have them eat their liver. Thus their victims would not only be killed but denied an afterlife. They left the eye of god painted on corpses. They would also use variations of the eye of God technique. They would fly over their targets addressing the guerrillas by name and telling them to surrender now before it was to late. They Put up wanted posters to keep NLF cadres from being able to travel freely. They even issued comic books explaining the benefits of being an informant. They dropped billions of propaganda leaflets throughout the country. These often backfired showing a cruel disregard for the populace by constantly threatening them with death and destruction. They had programs to indoctrinate their allies and they employed an eccentric South Vietnamese army officer named Be who was an expert in vietnamese mythology to concoct an elaborate ideology to indoctrinate their own "revolutionary" development cadres in another attempt to imitate the NLF. They forced Vietnam's peasants to form local militias to combat the VC. These RF/PF militias would suffer the highest casualty rate of all the forces fighting in the war.
Another element of the Phoenix Program involved what were called census grievance teams. In every village the CIA appointed an official who was responsible for interviewing the head of each household every month. Initially the idea was that he would then use some of this information to root out corruption and improve the lives of the people. However since he was invariably a member of the corrupt elite who generally despised the peasants his real function was to discover who was dissatisfied and turn them in as suspected NLF.
Also involved in the Phoenix Program were US special operations forces. They acted as advisers sometimes training the PRU teams. Often advisers were sent to PRU Units that were already well trained and highly experienced in the ways of covert war. They also lead them on their snatch and grab missions and provided valuable equipment. One fascinating part of the book recounts the early misadventures of the Navy Seals who had been training for many years but who had never been in combat before. They made a disastrous series of mistakes in their first months in country due to faulty intelligence and general ignorance about Vietnam. It was after teaming up with the PRU and their CIA adviser that they found their role in the war dressed as vietcong hiding during the day and traveling at night and kidnapping or killing their CIA provided targets. In todays world special forces are CIA foot soldiers involved in a secret war in 140 countries. There is no telling how many people they have assassinated.
However all these efforts the enemies lists, torture centers, Psychological operations and Death Squads would in the end prove futile. They rarely managed to capture high level NLF members although they often targeted completely innocent people. They failed to regain control of the countryside. In part this was because the whole program was misconceived they attempted to adopt the Viet Cong tactics while ignoring their goals. The VC were offering land while the government was attempting to force people off their land into new villages that were little more the prison camps. The VC were acting in Vietnam's two thousand year tradition of battling for national liberation. Throughout the centuries they had suffered repeated conquest by the Chinese and had also successfully fought for their independence repeatedly throwing off Chinese domination. More recently the struggle against the french had lasted almost a hundred years. They had fought the Japanese during World War 2. America was merely the latest foreign invader no amount of propaganda could hide this fact. Another factor in Vietnamese society that made the effort futile was our corrupt allies. Instead of using the program to hunt for communists they used it as a giant extortion racket. In addition they knew that if they targeted the high level NLF members they themselves might be targeted in revenge. They often already knew who the top leaders were but they kept the information from the CIA for fear of the reprisals that might result. In actuality there was often a sort of secret truce in place the NLF would allow the South Vietnamese government the illusion of control in an area in return the government wouldn't interfere with their activities. Often the government ruled by day while at night the NLF ruled. While 40,000 people were killed by the Phoenix Program the CIA failed to destroy the VCI instead it was the South Vietnamese government which would in the end collapse.
The legacy of the Phoenix program is a legacy of terror, torture, and death. With all the carnage of the Vietnam War it was little noticed although there was a brief scandal about it when the UN declared the US had a responsibility to insure South Vietnam adhered to the Geneva Convention on treatment of prisoners, since the US had designed and funded their prison system, one of the worst in the world. Colby was called before congress where he denied that the Phoenix program was an assassination program merely an effort to coordinate intelligence gathering. He admitted 20,000 people had been killed but that was merely a byproduct. The Phoenix program became was just another brief scandal. Andre Vltchek estimates that 8 million people died as a result of America's wars in Thailand, Laos, Cambodia and Vietnam. The Phoenix program did not end with those wars just as in a sense it did not begin with them. The tactics of Phoenix are common to all counter-insurgency campaigns and One can read accounts of American actions in the Philippines at the beginning of the 20th century that involve many of the exact same tactics. However the connection between the Phoenix program and later events is far more concrete and Doug Valentine ends his book with America's dirty war in El Salvador. The US sent the exact same people involved in the Phoenix program to advise El Salvador on how to wage war on it's own peasants. In Nicaragua there was another infamous example Felix Rodriguez was a PRU adviser in the Phoenix program. He was an infamous figure a Cuban exile he was involved in the bay of pigs, the murder of Che Guevara in Bolivia, then went to Vietnam to serve in the Phoenix Program. After the war He and some of his exile friends did work as hit teams for Miami drug dealers before being sent to advise and train the contras while helping with their drugs and gun smuggling. Drug dealing had been a major element in the Vietnam War as well (a topic I touched on in my March 2015 Article Wars in Korea and Vietnam) It was so prevalent in South Vietnam that the CIA often paid their informants in heroin as well as cash. The highest levels of the vietnamese government were involved in the drug trade. In Nearby Laos much of the war centered over a battle for the Opium poppy fields in the plain of jars and many of the coups actually centered around how to divide the profits from the drug trade. The CIA ran a front airline CAT later renamed Air America that smuggled in guns and smuggled out drugs to finance their massive "Secret Army." In Nicaragua personal friend of then Vice President George H.W. Bush Felix Rodriguez was involved in a very similar scheme flying in guns and flying out drugs to fund the contras. The Contras then terrorized the populace in a horrific manner in exactly the same way the original CIA counter terror teams did. Thus in Central America Phoenix was able to live up to it's name rising from the ashes of Vietnam. In El Salvador and Guatemala they advised the government in a massive program of torture and assassination. Death Squads made up a major element in these programs. In Nicaragua they trained the contras to engage in terror and assassination that often targeted Nicaraguan health workers and teachers or any government member they could get their hands on doubtless in an attempt to eliminate the Sandinista "Infrastructure" Of course they also terrorized anyone else who fell into their hands men, women and children. The Phoenix program would rise once again after the wars in central America ended this time in Iraq and Afghanistan. In Iraq they explicitly called it the El Salvador solution and they sent people who had helped El Salvador wage it's reign of terror to Iraq to train the Shiite Badr brigades. They would use these to wage a massive campaign of kidnapping and torture aimed at destroying the Sunni insurgency. In Syria they would train Wahhabi death squads in an attempt to overthrow the government in a manner similar to the way they used the contras in Nicaragua only even worse. Again Syria's infrastructure has been targeted quite literally as the CIA backed death squads attempt to destroy food production, Hospitals schools, water, electricity and power, even cultural sites. Of course they also try to kill as many people as possible. Like the death squads of the phoenix program they frequently commit false flag attacks most famously using chemical weapons in attempt to frame the Assad government. Perhaps the latest site for the rebirth of the Phoenix program is Ukraine where Fascist Death Squads have been unleashed to terrorize the populace although after a recent power struggle the government plans to bring them into the regular army. Most ominous for Americans the entire war on terror apparatus mimics the phoenix program and fusion centers have already been set up to share intelligence on the American population itself as Doug Valentine himself explained in a brilliant series of articles. The Phoenix program has spread terror across the planet. It will doubtless continue to be reborn again and again so long as America and it's allies long war against the planet continues.
I relied on Doug Valentine's "The Phoenix Program." A masterpiece made up of hundreds of first hand accounts analyzing every aspect of the Phoenix Program in depth. It is highly recommended for anyone interested in the Vietnam War, The CIA, and the wars in Central America and the Middle East. I've Just started his next book "The Strength of the Wolf" but I can already highly recommend it to anyone wanting to understand the Mafia, the War On Drugs, and the corrupt American Ruling class. His Next book is "Strength of the Pack" which continues the story. For More on Vietnam I highly recommend "The Perfect war" by James William Gibson which will be the topic of a future article. There is a great movie inspired by Graham Greene's classic Novel "The Quiet American" that was actually based on Ed Landsdale.
Many Doug Valentine interviews and articles are available online. He has made all the recordings of the interviews he made on The Phoenix Program available to the public here is is website
A link to an interview he did and an article he wrote on Daniel Ellsberg who shockingly was involved in the phoenix program.
https://www.corbettreport.com/interview-709-douglas-valentine-on-ellsberg-and-the-cia/
Doug Valentine on what's really going on in Mexico where 100,000 people have died as a result of the war on drugs. Plus a great discussion of the phoenix program
http://tracesofreality.com/2013/08/08/demanufacturing-consent-beyond-dirty-wars-douglas-valentine-on-the-phoenix-program-and-modern-day-terror-in-latin-america/
Doug Valentine on the coup in Ukraine
http://www.ancreport.com/podcast/doug-valentine-on-the-cias-relations-to-ngos-involved-in-ukraine/
Doug Valentine on the history of the war on drugs
http://www.ancreport.com/podcast/doug-valetine-on-the-cia-and-the-phony-war-on-drugs/
Posted by Hugo Turner at 10:32 PM
Richard December 17, 2017 at 6:18 PM
Hi - I've been reading this book recently, and while it looks to be very useful, I'm rather thrown by the opening to chapter 3 (Covert Action), which you refer to in your paragraph 4 above, where you say "Interestingly the Phoenix program had it's roots in an attempt to mimic the tactics of the Viet Cong."
I have a hard time believing that what he describes in those opening paragraphs of that chapter were actually tactics of the Vietnamese Communists - we're expected to just accept that the Communists won undying support from the population by terrorizing them like that? It is hard to credit on its face. And in fact, Valentine's only apparent source for this claim is Ralph Johnson? It reads like blatant anti-communist rhetoric (and in fact actually also reads like one of those false flag operations you describe, but before the fact, which honestly makes little sense).
Do you know of any sources that actually provide any substantiation for that claim?
Genocide in Vietnam
War on Yemen

redpajama_set_name: RedPajamaCommonCrawl


I'm a teenager with a difference. I'm awake when everyone sleeps, and asleep when others are awake. Even allowing for the interesting sleep patterns of teenagers, my sleep cycle is different from everyone else's. I have a severe form of epilepsy that continues to elude medical expertise, despite brain and neck surgery, specialist complex diets, pretty much every medication known to man and even cannabinoids. For me, days and nights blur in a succession of seizures, unconsciousness, and then recovery – like a modern fairy tale, lying asleep behind a hedge of briar thorns. Only for me, this is all too real.
So, I'm turning my passion for Art into a means to take back control of my life. As school and the prospect of further education and work have become impossible to manage, I'm forging a successful career as a portrait artist, specialising in fine pencil drawings.
I find drawing fascinating. I'm very interested in the detail of faces – I especially love drawing eyes, capturing that glimmer of personality- gentleness, warmth, humour – whatever it is that makes them them. I work in 2B pencil, as I like the delicacy and subtlety that pencil allows. I always start with the eyes, then the nose and lips. It feels like a mathematical process, all about assessing proportions, and seeing the person emerge under my pencil.


I can hardly believe that it's almost the end of October! Why is it that when we're kids the months drag along? Remember waiting for Christmas? Or your birthday? It was torture! Now that I'm an adult it's strange…Each day seems like a normal length and I fill it and keep busy, but then when I stop for a breath I realize that a whole month has gone. It's times like this that I wish I had a better memory, and I could just bottle up a day or two here and keep them fresh for later when I'm old.
These are some of the books I need to read next month: Sherlock Holmes Vol. 2 by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, The Bourne Identity by Robert Ludlum, The Help by Kathryn Stockett, Tiger's Curse by Colleen Houck, and The Witch of Lime Street by David Jaher.
Writing: I didn't keep track of my wordcount this month. I wrote a good amount of poetry for Mourning. I'm planning on writing 115 poems for the book and I'm at 46 currently. This second poetry book is going to be amazing, it's already blowing my mind. I love seeing how much better it is than the first. I mean The Freedom of April was good as far as first poetry books go. But Mourning…I'm just in love with it. I know I've opened up a lot more, part of me was scared in the first poetry book. I was frightened of being completely real, and now there's nothing holding me back in this second book.
Grant and I are still hard at work on What It All Means. We were hoping to publish it this month but that looks like it's not going to happen. 😦 But we did finish the cover! Which I'm very proud of.
Blogging: I've written a post every single day this month! That was really awesome, though hard sometimes. Thankfully I had a pretty good schedule and back up posts. Looking back at my goals post, it looks like I finished most of them. I reviewed 7 books, posted every day. I wasn't able to publish the short story collection, and I didn't finish Drawlloween. But I was apart of a link up and a showcase. I even wrote a horror story! Thinking about all of October I feel pretty good.
Grant and I have decided to start a newsletter that comes out four times a year. We are very excited about this! I got the idea earlier this month because I was posting so often and I realized that my posts about publishing were getting lost in the shuffle. Our goal for the newsletter will mainly be to update people on our stories and poetry that are in the works, and those that are close to publishing. It will have some poetry, maybe a short story or two that we haven't published yet and in it will we also review different things. Sometimes our favorite book or movie, and sometimes we'll review our favorite coffee/tea shop or other place. Anyway, stay tuned!
Next postWhat Do You Guys Think About A Read Along?
18 books sounds like a productive month! And goodluck for the Nanowrimo! I'm sure you'll have a lot of fun.
Yeah, thanks! Are you doing Nanowrimo this year?


text:
North-West England
Having mostly kept to itself for centuries, England's north-west was a quiet region of rural towns and rustic farms. It wasn't until the Industrial Revolution that the region underwent its first and most significant makeover as the centre of the booming textile industry.
Rising to spectacular heights of importance in the 19th and 20th centuries, the manufacturing trade created more wealth, and incongruously, more poverty than the region had ever seen. England's once mighty industrial heartland could have fallen into sorry disrepair when the demand for British textiles disappeared, and indeed it looked as if that might be the case with Manchester and Liverpool in the mid-20th century.
Showing the usual British resilience, Manchester and Liverpool dusted themselves off and began another reinvention; this time as the cultural and artistic capitals of the north. These lively cities pulsate with verve and excitement, continuously pumping out new artists, sports stars, remarkable restaurants and some of the world's most grossly over-talented musicians.
South-East England
South-West England
The Cotswolds & Thames Valley
Yorkshire & The North
Liverpool grew rich on the trade of the most important commodities of industry: slaves, raw materials and textiles. Being the closest seaport to the great 'Cottonopolis' of Manchester, Liverpool flourished, with the magnificent Albert Dock becoming one of the most important harbours in the Empire, importing and exporting the lion's share of the country's commerce for decades.
The start of World War 2 led to a resurgence in Liverpool's importance, becoming the allies' western gateway for transatlantic supplies. The arrival of American soldiers heralded a new era in Liverpudlian culture, forming a fusion of music that would lead to the creation of the city's biggest export to date: the Beatles.
With its impressively refurbished UNESCO-listed Albert Dock area celebrating its maritime and mercantile achievements, Liverpool's vibrant culture continues to enchant the visitors who arrive in droves every year. Liverpool is every Beatles fan's dream - the Cavern Club has been restored to given modern visitors a similar vibe to when the Fab Four played their first gig; you can see the childhood homes of Lennon and McCartney; take a Magical Mystery tour - a 2 hour tour through all parts of Liverpool with a connection to the Beatles.
Liverpool also claims to be the most popular filming location outside of London. The Cunard Building, St George's Hall, Stanley Dock and Liverpool Town Hall have all featured in films like Sherlock Holmes, Captain America, and Harry Potter.
There's no denying that football is the reigning passion in Manchester. Millions of pilgrims come from far and wide to worship at the home altar of the world's most famous football club: Manchester United. Mancunians loyally support the local club across town, Manchester City, which until quite recently was the poor cousin of the Northern teams. A recent cash injection from the UAE saw its fortunes change, both figuratively and literally: In 2012 the club won its first Premier League title in 44 years, and followed this up with the title again in 2014.
Their mutual rival, Liverpool FC has its own share of glory, holding more European titles than any other English club, including 18 League titles, 7 FA Cups, and 8 League Cups.
Ian Brown, former lead singer of the Rolling Stones, was not far off the mark when he said "Manchester's got everything except a beach." A city as defined by its past as by its football, Manchester is truly at the forefront of cutting-edge culture and urban redevelopment.
Its once grim industrial landscape has been revitalised since the late 1980s, and includes tidied-up canals, cotton mills transformed into loft apartments, and stylish contemporary architecture that has pushed the skyline to new heights. Beetham Tower – the third tallest building in Britain after London's Shard and Canary Wharf – can't be overlooked, and Bridgewater Hall and the Lowry, as well as the Imperial War Museum North, are outstanding cultural facilities.
The Mancunians have managed to weave their history into their ambitious future plans, with a multitude of museums peppering the city and its outlying landscape, blending seamlessly with the bohemian lifestyle of the Northern Quarter, the joy de vivre of the gay village and the confidence of the financial district. With world-renowned eateries and bars to enjoy, Manchester's blossoming reputation is well deserved.
Blackpool has been a popular place to take in the health benefits of sea-bathing since the 18th century; however, it really rose to prominence as a major tourism centre in the 1840s when a new railway line linked it to the major industrial cities of the north, populated with nouveau-riche, eager to escape their own polluted boroughs for some fresh sea-air.
This influx of tourists enlivened ambitious local entrepreneurs to create new attractions, such as a promenade with three piers, (one reserved exclusively for the well-to-do visitors who could afford an admission fee), with fortune-tellers, pubs, ubiquitous fish and chips shops, and theatres.
One of the city's most famous drawcards is the Blackpool Illuminations, a successful ploy to extend the summer high season well into the cooler months of autumn. From early September until early November, the Promenade is illuminated for 66 nights with over a million electric and neon bulbs.
The Infinity Experience
Liverpool holds the Guinness Book of Records title for being the Capital of Pop. More artists with a Liverpool origin have had a number one hit than from any other location.
Roller Coaster by Night
Speke Hall
Liverpool and Manchester are both home to some of the UK's most icon music groups - you never know who you'll run into!


text:
Q: проблема с сессиями, питон почему у меня аутентификация работает, а запрос на удаление пользователя из списка - возвращает ошибку 302? по запросам всё совпадает с тем, что происходит в браузере
# -*- coding: utf-8 -*-
import requests

import urllib.parse
import re

session = requests.session()

headers = {'User-Agent': 'Mozilla/5.0 (Windows NT 6.3; WOW64; Trident/7.0; rv:11.0) like Gecko'}

# зайти в fiddler открыть ie залогиниться, в логе найти запрос /login/ и из его headers скопировать поле начинающееся с __cfduid, вставить данные ниже ( ---login pu2ok54y.iap@20minutemail.it   ---- pass pu2ok54y.iap@20minutemail.it)
cookies = {
    'Cookie': ' __cfduid=d6626e92c9f16e68333e7659b784b620e1529816191; beget=begetok; _ga=GA1.2.1295839351.1529816195; _gid=GA1.2.931604904.1529816195; _ym_uid=1529816197676409622; _ym_d=1529816197; _ym_wasSynced=%7B%22time%22%3A1529816199338%2C%22params%22%3A%7B%22webvisor%22%3A%7B%22date%22%3A%222011-10-31%2016%3A20%3A50%22%7D%2C%22eu%22%3A0%7D%2C%22bkParams%22%3A%7B%7D%7D; _ym_isad=2; _ym_visorc_27298664=w; PHPSESSID=04750aa9d58beacdfb2d6724833d9302; YII_CSRF_TOKEN=d53067916951e4214c1d0ad90028a810b41dc0f3s%3A88%3A%22azNHZjNaSmdpVDVCT283ZDFpQkdWdWFvYkxKRUZHdUmn94zfFrKlEa1j0OOl1Q8QDP-b9Sca0MtkOOU_05NSRQ%3D%3D%22%3B; caltat=a73f646177294c678a418cf2d60adb18'
}

uuu = (urllib.parse.unquote(cookies['Cookie']))
re2 = re.compile(r'(?:YII_CSRF_TOKEN=)(.*)(?:")', re.IGNORECASE)
YII_CSRF_TOKEN = re2.findall(str(uuu))[0]
YII_CSRF_TOKEN = YII_CSRF_TOKEN.split(':"')[1]

def auth():
    global headers
    global cookies
    url = 'http://bosslike.ru/login/'
    print(session.post(url=url, headers=headers, cookies=cookies))

def get_id_and_userlist():
    global headers
    global cookies
    url = 'http://bosslike.ru/tasks/instagram/subscribe/'
    r = session.post(url=url, headers=headers, cookies=cookies)

    re1 = re.compile('пользователя(.*?)
', re.IGNORECASE)
    usernames = re1.findall(str(r.text))

    re2 = re.compile('
<a class="do-task" href="javascript:;" data-task-id="(\d*)"', re.IGNORECASE)
    ids = re2.findall(str(r.text))

    print(usernames)
    print(ids)

def delete():
    global YII_CSRF_TOKEN
    global headers
    global cookies
    url = 'http://bosslike.ru/tasks/delete/'
    params = {'id': 7209355, 'YII_CSRF_TOKEN': YII_CSRF_TOKEN}
    print((session.post(url=url, headers=headers, cookies=cookies, data=params)).text)

auth()
delete()

'''<Response [200]>
[ ' face_artist', ' maxim_staroverov', ' ayratmusin', ' veyron177', ' vladyushko', ' 444vadik444', ' magick_women', ' crystal_affection', ' ayyamiss', ' sasha_vermova']
['7209355', '6715003', '6249257', '5660565', '7356791', '5736882', '7088579', '7342100', '7300175', '6819423']
'''

redpajama_set_name: RedPajamaStackExchange


text:
Gone to Earth: The Pagan Pastoral in Powell and Pressburger
Daniele Rugo
A Mirror of the Ever-Changing Cinematic Landscape: the Eclectic Oeuvre of James Scott
Lewis, Jerry
Deconstructing Jerry: Lewis as Director, Great Directors
Standing on the Edge: The 15th Revelation Perth International Film Festival
Richard Linklater by David T. Johnson
"Judge Tenderly of Me!": Terence Davies' Letter to Emily Dickinson in A Quiet Passion (2016)
Author Daniele Rugo
Daniele Rugo is co-founder of InC – Continental Philosophy Research Group (University of London) and is Lecturer in Film at Brunel University, London. He has published on cinema and philosophy in various journals and is the author of Jean-Luc Nancy and the Thinking of Otherness: Philosophy and Powers of Existence (London & NY: Bloomsbury, 2013).
The Overlook: On Patrick Keiller's The View from The Train
An island is always an uncomfortable entity, for there the struggle between earth and water is simply contained, never entirely over. In one of many reflections on territorial matters Gilles Deleuze writes 'tha...
A School for Everyone. Alain Badiou's Cinema
In the interview that opens the volume of Alain Badiou's contributions to the philosophical exploration of cinema, the philosopher says "the cinema has always been the subject of everyday conversations and that...
To Sign One's Life (With Cinema) Francesco Rosi, Giuseppe Tornatore. Io lo Chiamo Cinematografo.
In the midst of one of his conversations with fellow director Giuseppe Tornatore, Francesco Rosi interrupts his own argument and says: 'You should have called this book A life, because it is a life I am narrati...
The logic of the unauthorized lover:Jacques Rancière's Les écarts du cinema
Cinephilia – the very specific love inspired by cinema – has been repeatedly declared deceased. However, whether one takes cinephilia as a historical phenomenon now outshined, or asserts that the magic power of...


Half marathon number 5…complete! This was a great race for many reasons…perfect weather, familiar area, flat course, great spectators…a winner!
I got up and did my usual pre-race routine: brush teeth, wash face, KT Tape, Body Glide, get dressed, Blister Block, put shoes on, good to go. I headed downstairs to make my pre-race meal of a whole wheat bagel thin with almond butter & banana and a cup of green tea. My Dad was nice enough to get up early to drop me off for the race. We chatted a bit while I ate and headed out the door just after 5:30 am.
The starting line was at Monmouth Park, which is where the Expo was held the day before. It's only about 15 minutes from my Dad's house, but we expected there to be traffic getting there and we were right. There were funneling all of the cars into the parking lot across from the track, but we kept going and my Dad dropped me off at the end of the road leading in. I walked from there and was surprised by how cold and windy is was. 50 degrees is perfect for racing, but that wind was tough.
Thankfully the grandstand was open, so I headed straight in there to keep warm. Seemed like many of the other runners had the same idea.
I stretched for a bit to warm up my legs and then decided to use a real bathroom before heading outside to the corrals. The line for the women's room was very long, but rumors were stirring that there were other less crowded bathrooms upstairs. Well there was a line there, but then there were more rumors about another bathroom further down with no line. So a few of us headed around the corner and then down an escalator to find a bathroom that alas had no line! The whole area was deserted with only the remnants for the Kentucky Derby the night before.
I noticed that some of the race horse were out exercising, so I decided to head out to catch a glimpse. What beautiful animals!! Such a peaceful way to start the morning before a big race.
It was about 6:30 am, so I decided to head outside to get in my corral. The race was starting in about 15 minutes and I couldn't believe how many people were still hanging around inside or on a very long line for the bathroom. The port-a-john lines were even worse outside!
Volunteers were yelling at everyone who had a clear bag to check that the trucks were just about to leave for the finish line area and that they had to rush! It was a bit chaotic. I'm surprised there weren't any announcements inside letting people know what time it was and that they had to get a move on to check their bags.
I was in Corral E, the last corral, so I started heading toward the back. Volunteers were checking bib numbers at the entrance to C, but when I got to D no one was there and people were just filing in. I know it's not right to do that, but I REALLY was nervous about starting in the last corral so I took the advantage when I saw it. But I wasn't the only one who had that idea, people were even hopping over the barricades!
Once I was in the corral, the start was only about 5 minutes away. Things seemed to be moving very quickly! I guess I'm just used to Disney races with everything very far apart and having to stand around a lot, but I actually really enjoyed having everything close by! Before I knew it, the announcer was counting down the wheelchair competitors and then the elite runners in A. Since we were at a racetrack, it was only fitting that each corral was sent off by the opening bugle horn for horse races…pretty cool. And then what else would be playing for a race on the Jersey Shore, but "Born to Run" by Bruce Springsteen…so perfect!
And before I knew it, I was running my 5th half marathon!! There was a small hill within the first half mile, but for the most part the course was flat…very flat which was great!
The first few miles were tough as they usually are for me. My legs aren't warmed up and every stride feels strained, but just after mile 2 I got into the groove. My goal for the day was to finish in 2:45 and when I started, I was positioned perfectly between the 2:30 and 2:45 pacers. My average pace was 12:20 and I was keeping a 2/1 run walk ratio….right on track to finish in 2:45. But surprise surprise…my GI system had other plans. A pit stop was in my immediate future.
The lines for the port-a-john's were long and I was so concerned about time that I just kept pushing through hoping that the next group had a shorter line. No luck. That was until I saw a few women standing off to the side of the road…in someone's driveway. The house was having construction done and there was a port-a-john there…probably for the workers. Genius! So I hopped on line. I feel kind of bad for the owners of the house and the construction company, but this was getting to be an emergency so I had to do it. However I did see the 2:45 pacer pass by while I was waiting…boooo.
This pit stop was just before mile 4, so I figured I had plenty of time to make up some ground. But that 5 minutes is hard to make up! I think this part of the course was my favorite. It was through the town of Oceanport, which has some seriously cute houses and tree lined streets. This was the first area where we encounterd spectators out on the course…it was so cool how people were just sitting in their driveways cheering us on. I'm always so humbled by that.
We crossed our first bridge in around mile 5.5 and headed into Long Branch. The skies were starting to clear and it was turning into a beautiful day.
Here is where we encountered some of the homes that were very badly damaged by Hurricane Sandy. It's still so incredibly sad to see the devastation that was caused even more than 6 months after the storm.
But in true Jersey fashion, the storm didn't damage spirits and even more spectators were out. Many were even having full on parties outside their house, complete with music and Bloody Mary's!
The NJ Marathon began at 8:00 am and ran the same course as we did until the split at 11.5 miles. When I came up on mile 8, the announcements began that the leader would be approaching soon and we should stay to our right. I also noticed the mile marker signs and the time clocks had been changed to reflect the marathon runners. I can't event imagine in my wildest dreams running that fast!
At 8.5, I heard a car behind me and someone yelling on a bullhorn to move to the right. This was the first time I had run in conjunction with a full marathon, so I was excited to see the elite runners pass by. Man were they moving!
These runners were passing by at twice my pace having full conversations. Mind boggling to a slow runner like me, but very cool to see!
I knew we were getting close to the split and to the final 1.5 miles along the ocean that I was looking forward to. I was actually feeling really good and trying to make up some of the time that I lost from the pit stop. The marathoners took off to the right down Ocean Avenue for the loooooong stretch to Asbury Park and back and I was so thankful I wasn't going that way!
I on the other hand headed straight across Ocean Avenue and turned left towards the finish line…woohoo!
As we came upon Pier Village in Long Branch, there were a ton of spectators out along with bands and other entertainment. A great way to stay occupied for that last mile. I could see the Ocean Place Resort (where B & I got married) in the distance and knew the finish line was close. So I took off to finish strong…it felt great!!
Sadly my family got stuck in traffic and weren't able to be there when I finished 🙁 But I did finish incredibly strong and love that final stretch. All of the memories of my wedding day came flooding back and I couldn't help but smile 🙂 I crossed the finish line with a PR and my hand over my heart to honor the Boston Marathon runners and spectators.
I may not have met my goal of finishing in 2:45, but I did cut 8 minutes off my last PR at the Virginia Wine Country Half, so I'll take it!
Since the wind was so strong, it was a little chilly after the race and I was sad to see that they didn't have any mylar blankets available. So I headed to the food tent to keep warm until my family arrived with my clothes. Not only did we get bananas and water, but there were soft pretzels as far as the eye could see!
Honestly, they weren't very good but I was so hungry I ate that whole thing. B and my Dad arrived with flip-flops and a sweatshirt not too long after I finished, which was very much needed. To my surprise, B was carrying all of my clothes instead of the backpack I had packed him and my stepmom wasn't there. Apparently, they weren't letting bags of any kind (even purses!) anywhere near the finish line area. This is understandable after the Boston tragedy but I wish the area was communicated better before the race. There were MANY people complaining about how the police and security were treating the spectators and it was sadly another hindrance for people not getting to watch the finish.
We headed back to the car so I could properly change and then headed back to Pier Village to watch the marathoners come in and grab a bite to eat. I chose tacos…big surprise there!
I was also able to meet up with my best friend from high school who came down to cheer me on. She too got stuck at a security check point with her purse so we had to stand around outside the restricted area. We chatted for about 45 minutes and it was like no time had past. What a great end to my hometown race!
Overall, I loved this race. The course was great and it was all run so smoothly. I think I will definitely be back next year…who's with me??
Thanks so much!! Bring on DL Half!


text:
WATCH: 'You are not alone,' Bennett tells Diaspora Jews
US no longer supports Israel's gas pipeline to Europe
3 months after wedding near Palestinian village, doctors find bullet in woman's spine
Tlaib is 'antisemitic, extreme' says Dem challenger
WATCH: 'Back to the bad ol' days,' says ex-NYC police commissioner
WATCH: Comedian Jon Stewart calls national anthem a 'weird ritual' at sports events
Terrorist shot while attacking IDF troops near Hebron
Israeli exports to Ireland increased by 517% in 2021
The Israeli embassy in Dublin, Ireland. (http://embassies.gov.il)
(http://embassies.gov.il)
WhatsApp Email https://worldisraelnews.com/israeli-exports-to-ireland-increased-by-517-in-2021/
Ireland has one of the least friendly policies toward Israel and many of its politicians have promoted a boycott on Israeli goods.
By Aryeh Savir/TPS
Israeli exports increased to about $140 billion in 2021 and hit a record high, an increase of close to 20% compared to about $114.3 billion in 2020, according to estimates by the Foreign Trade Administration at the Ministry of Economy and Industry.
For the first time in Israel's economic history, exports of services exceed exports of goods with a 51% to 49% ratio, while the exports of goods are also on the rise.
The leading sectors in the export of goods are automation and electronic equipment, products of the chemical and pharmaceutical industries, and optical and medical equipment.
One of the most surprising countries of destination that experienced an impressive growth was Ireland, with a whopping 517% increase, as the total sum in exports went from $140,801,000 in the first nine months of 2020 to $869,257,000 in the first nine months of 2021.
Data obtained by TPS from the Foreign Trade Administration shows that the main increase occurred in the mechanization and electronics sector, with $59,248,000 in trade in the first nine months of 2020, to $732,719,000 in the first nine months of 2021, 12 times the sales in the previous year.
Another sector that showed an impressive growth is "transportation products," with $58,170,000 in the first nine months of 2020, to $111,201,000 in the first nine months of 2021.
Other export categories of Israeli goods to Ireland that showed a more modest increase were agriculture and food products, base metals, chemicals, pharmaceuticals and the chemical industry, medical and optical equipment, and rubber and plastic products.
Irish-Israeli relations have been strained in recent years following the suggestion that Dublin would ban the import of products from Israeli communities in Judea and Samaria, labeling them as "settlement products." The Irish parliament passed such a bill in January 2019, celebrated as a win for the Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions movement (BDS), but was subsequently blocked by the government.
IrelandIsrael boycottIsrael-Ireland relationsIsraeli exports
I found a very interesting article on World Israel News! Click to read this: --> https://worldisraelnews.com/israeli-exports-to-ireland-increased-by-517-in-2021/


2A/3 Woomba Place , Mooloolaba, Queensland 4557 | Sunshine Coast Wide - 23078. Real Estate Commercial For Rent on the Sunshine Coast.
Welcome your clients into a stylish, modern office premises and take advantage of our impressive 12+ person boardroom (complete with 75 inch TV with HDMI connection, wireless internet and coffee facilities). Or if you prefer a more intimate meeting room there is access to a formal 4 person room and a more casual furnished one also.
There is no need to worry about internet speed, as you will have wireless access to our internet (which is now connected to the NBN network!).
'Work Tank' has 7 serviced offices in total and the spaces currently leased are a diverse range of business types.
Serviced Office A is an exclusive, secure 17m² air-conditioned space. You can comfortably accommodate a team of approximately 4 people in this space. In addition to the 17m² of private space, you can use the shared Reception waiting area for your clients to sit comfortably when waiting for their appointment, Boardroom, 2 Meeting Rooms, Kitchen and toilets. This is an additional 80m² which you don't need to worry about maintaining or paying for solely in your own space. You will also have 24-7 access to the premises to come and go as you please.
Location wise, it simply doesn't get much better then this! Our offices are situated in a high profile location on the corner of Woomba Place and Brisbane Road in Mooloolaba. Walk to shops, cafes, restaurants, or take a break by the nearby canal on the seating in the park downstairs from the building.
No fit-out costs! Receptionist to greet your clients and man the reception desk, collect and send your mail, wi-fi*, electricity, air-conditioning, cleaning, outgoings (rates, body corporate fees, gardening etc), bathroom, boardroom and kitchen supplies.


8/2 SOOW Cable is a portable service wire sized 8 AWG with 2 conductors. The SOOW cable is categorized based on AWG sizes. AWG stands for American Wire Gauge which is a standardized system for naming wires. 8 gauge means that the conductors are of 3.26 mm each. The 8 AWG 2C has a good performance and durability in industrial applications. It's mostly used for heavy duty applications of up to 600v as long as the operating temperature range falls within -400C and 900C. The words SOOW are abbreviations whereby 'S' stands for Service, the 'OO' means that the cable is resistant to oil and changes in weather while the 'W' stands for insulation and jackets that are resistant to water.
The conductors used in this cable are made of annealed copper. Annealing is the process by which raw copper is heated consistently till it gets soft and flexible. Annealed copper conductor is advantageous because it can easily be rolled during transportation and very easy to install in cable trays and ducts without interfering with the structure of the conductor. It also has a high conductivity rate of 40 amps since the conductor has a low resistance to the flow of current. The copper conductor is of class K stranding, 65/26 in accordance to ASTM B 174.
Stranding is done to enhance flex life of the cable and carry more current. The size ensures that is transmits the desired load of current without overheating and causing voltage surges above permissible limits.
The 8 AWG 2C single phase cable insulator is made of Ethylene Propylene (EPDM). EPDM is a flexible, water-tight rubber product of saturated chains of polyethylene. Whenever there is a conductor it is crucial to put an insulator in place to safeguard the cable handler from electric shock by preventing direct contact with the conductor. It also protects the conductor from external damages that may affect its performance. This material is robust and can withstand various types of harsh impulses including mechanical impact and abrasive forces. It can also withstand oil, UV light, industrial solvents, acid, and changes in weather, moisture and water that are common in the industrial environment.
The 8/2 SOOW Cable jacket is Chlorinated Polyethylene (CPE). The jacket is responsible for protecting the inner components of the cable from damage including the insulator. This material is relatively strong and can withstand any abuse put to it. It is resistant to sunlight, oil, water, flames and abrasion. With this the cable can last up to lifetime without replacing. Flexibility is also makes it very easy to install.
It can be used in numerous industrial applications not exceeding 600 volts, 40 amps and 900C. The most viable applications include; control devices, push button remotes, handy compressors, ships, oil rigs, light tools, single phase battery leads, generator leads, small motor engines and industrial machineries.
In addition, it can still be used to supply power in water purifications systems. There's no limit to what industrial application it can be used for since it can withstand most chemical and physical impacts in the commercial realm.


The holidays are all about spending time with your loved ones, with great food, entertaining company and everlasting memories. So whether you're at Christmas Town with a few family members or with a large group of friends, there are special dining experiences to brighten your holiday season.
Gather cozily as Santa captures the attention of the entire family while recounting a classic Christmas story. Santa's elves have prepared a scrumptious buffet feast, and Mrs. Claus bustles around the dining room, passing the cookie tray and holiday cheer. This is one dinner children are unlikely to ever forget.
Enjoy reserved seating at Deck the Halls and an all-you-care-to-eat dinner buffet. Menu features hand-carved roasted sirloin, carved turkey and ham, chicken tenders and a variety of soups, pasta, sides and desserts.
Planning a group event with 15 or more guests? Hold your event in one of our beautifully tented private pavilions, heated and festooned with festive décor. Enjoy a wonderful all-you-care-to-eat buffet featuring a traditional Christmas dinner.
Special event reservations must be made at least 30 days prior to your visit date.


text:
September 29, 2015 September 29, 2015 by tgriffith
When Should We Declare Fossil Fuels Dead?
Kimbal Musk is the brother of Elon, the billionaire founder and CEO of Tesla Motors. He serves on the board of Tesla and is an advocate for finding new ways of powering, and feeding, our world.
My wife and I had the opportunity this weekend to meet with Kimbal in Las Vegas along with Bill Nye, the famous science guy.
Both were adamant that the time has come to change the world and move away from fossil fuels. I've been slow to get on board with that idea, but I finally think that they are correct. Automakers and consumers are starting to realize it, too.
As anyone who has been to Vegas knows, all kinds of cars roam The Strip. On this trip, Lamborghinis and Ferraris roared down the famous road, as did the occasional silent Tesla. The old me would have lusted after the supercars, but the new me only wanted the Tesla.
On the way back to the airport, my wife and I talked about the logistics of owning a Tesla. We were inspired by Musk and Nye to really look into ways to save our planet and wondered if spending upward of $80,000 on a car would really make a difference.
I told her about the supercharging network of stations across the U.S. that are available only to Tesla owners. These stations make it possible to take extended road trips without buying a drop of fuel, which is a major selling point of buying a Model S over a competing EV. It also helps justify the decision to splurge on the car.
Later the next day I read that Elon Musk has opened the possibility of making that supercharging network available to other automakers. He said a non-German European automaker (Jaguar, maybe?) has opened talks about using the network, an idea which Tesla will consider as long as the automaker pays a fair price. The network would still be free to use for consumers, and demand will only grow with more people able to access the fast, free charging.
I mention this because it's one of the signs that people are moving toward acceptance of alternative-powered vehicles. This is especially true, I think, after Volkswagen's diesel scandal.
When Elon Musk was asked if he thinks the scandal will hurt the alternative fuel movement, he said,
Well, I think it's more the opposite. What Volkswagen is really showing is that we've reached the limit of what's possible with diesel and gasoline. The time has come to move to a new generation of technology.
I think there's still some room for fossil-fuel technology to advance, but it can't go much further. On the other hand, electric and other fuel sources have unlimited potential for growth.
Is it time to leave the old fossil-fuel technology in the past?
This entry was posted in Car Industry News, Car Minded, Electric Vehicles, Gas for your car..., General Chat, United States and tagged electric cars, elon musk, ev news, kimbal musk, Tesla Model S, tesla superchargers. Bookmark the permalink.
tgriffith on September 30, 2015
It was an inspiring visit, Terry. We have the technology to free ourselves from fossil-fuels, but as of yet we have been unable to break our addiction to them. In time, I think we will. Might as well embrace new technology now!
Terry Stookey on September 30, 2015
Jealous that you spent the weekend bumping elbows with some pretty influential guys. The truth is, this may we the way of the future. And why not? We've transitioned from horses, to steam and coal, to diesel and gasoline. But history tends to repeat itself, and it seems that we are at the forefront of a major change. Rather than pushing back against it, its best to get on board with the changing dynamic of the auto world.
← To Keep or Sell a Volkswagen TDI?
The Biggest Factor in Automotive Safety →


Bruce Anderson needed a new banner ad design and created a contest on 99designs.
Task is to design a website banner dimensions of width 958 X 108 Pixels height.
The website is about making money from Multiple Income Streams which included Judgement Liens, Loan Modifications, Shortsales, Defaulted Mortgages. This includes legal and foreclosure related information.
Want to to convey a solid training institute, look and feel that conveys trust, education, financial success.
Color Scheme: Look at http://www.misuniversity.com/newsite and give us some ideas that work with the rest of the site.
- Open to design ideas and will adjust from there. .
- The Logo and Mike Warrens Mis University you can Ignore, we were trying stuff on our own. We dont like it. Want some creativity here.


to help your organization prosper.
We have a track record of helping companies from a variety of industries, and at different stages of maturity. We review all facets of a business and can help streamline operations, reduce expenses, provide employee and asset protections, as well as funding additional growth.


Thank you for choosing to enquire about this land or property. We would be delighted to give you further details if you complete the property enquiry form below or contact us by telephone (01530 272791 or 01530 274548). We will respond to your requests as quickly as possible.


text:
4 ways to fight LEGALLY in Russia
Nikolay Shevchenko
Why risk getting arrested and thrown in jail when you can visit these Russian fighting communities and get knocked out legally?
1. Strelka Street Fight Championship
Vecherniy Metallostroi
Strelka is one of the most democratic and vibrant fighting communities in Russia these days. It began when a former member of the Fedor Emelianenko MMA team found himself out of a job and opted to create a new amateur championship from scratch.
And the idea caught on. Strelka fight club has become one of the most popular and widely watched fighting communities on the Russian internet. It's also grown rapidly and expanded in many cities inside and outside of Russia.
Rules are simple: no rounds; an improvised ring with sand instead of the canvas; the fight only stops when one of the opponents surrender or can no longer continue.
It's an exhilarating watch and many agree it's fun to fight. Foreigners are welcome, along with Russians. Unless it's a major tournament (sometimes even if it's a major tournament), spontaneous brawls can happen where a member of the audience can volunteer to fight in the ring and those who initially came there as spectators can end up stepping into the ring.
Despite the nature of these gatherings, a friendly and safe environment always prevails.
You can sign up for a fight in advance here.
2. Battle for Hype
Dnevnik khacha
This is an amateur MMA-style championship produced by popular Georgian-Russian blogger Amiran Sardarov for YouTube.
It's not as democratic as Strelka, as it specializes in fighters who already have some noticeable level of online presence (hence the name of the championship), although regular people can be invited, too.
Fighting rules differ, too: two rounds four minutes each with a possibility of a third round, in case of a draw. It's more glossy and YouTube-oriented than Strelka, though less authentic as a result.
Unlike at Strelka, prior registration is mandatory to participate in a fight. To sign up for a fight, click here.
3. Russian slapping championships
Dmitry Kotov/Siberian Power Show
The whole of Russia learned of this weird 'sport' in 2018, after the All-Russian Slapping Championship was held in Krasnoyarsk and made 28-year-old farmer from Krasnoyarsk, Vasily Kamotsky, an internet sensation. The 168 kg man "annihilated" his opponents one by one and won the main prize, scooping up $466 in the process.
Since then, Russian slapping contests have spread on YouTube as well. The above-mentioned blogger now produces the Faces of Stone show, where everyone can try and beat farmer Vasily, the slapping champion, at his own game.
Registration for the tournament is also open to foreigners. Click here to give it a try and be sure to check the "Каменные лица" (Faces of Stone) option in the registration form's first question.
4. A wall against a wall fight
Artem Geodakyan/ТАSS
This traditional Russian 'pastime' received much publicity in the U.S. when Snoop Dogg posted a video of the annual games that are held in the village of Atmanov Ugol in Tambov Region. "Man up. No guns, hands only," the rapper comments on the video.
'A wall against a wall' fight ("Стенка на стенку") – where two groups of men fight in order to oust the opponents from a marked area – is a popular entertainment during many festivities throughout Russia.
Man up. No guns hands only 👊🏿✨💥
Публикация от snoopdogg (@snoopdogg) 3 Сен 2019 в 2:11 PDT
Sometimes, these events require registration, but others may not. Regularly check this website (and other websites and publications that announce events and festivals) for announcements of coming "battles". Pay special attention to the Maslenitsa holiday at the end of February: wall against a wall fights are a must during this Russian holiday.
Click here to read about Russia's rookie fight club.
sport fighter violence
5 'ideal' qualities: What type of man do Russian women like?
Rocky Balboa à la russe: 9 rules to win a fist fight in a mass brawl
Fists not pens: 3 great Russian writers who were quick to fight
Blood, beatings, and brutal KOs: Russia's rookie fight club is not for the faint-hearted


Today, I welcome Linda from Craftaholics Anonymous to the Decorating with Pictures series. I LOVE the colorful frames she has used with the family photos! Linda is UBER crafty, I'm always impressed at the fabulous projects she comes up with, especially sewing projects!
The colors are such a great focal point to the family room, and really POP!
To see a closer look at this project, check out her Family Photo Wall now!
If you missed any posts in the Decorating with Pictures series, click on the link to see the rest that have been shared so far! (Scroll down to the middle where there is a link up of all of the posts).


Ah, Summer! For those of us with up and coming high school juniors and seniors, this means getting prepared (mentally and emotionally) for a college tour. I am on my last of five children, and while the process is different for every kid, I'd like to offer a little advice that I've learned along the way.
1. First of all, have your child schedule his/her own college tour.
Yes, you need to talk to them about appropriate times and so forth, but once you've decided on day and approximate time, have them either go online (most of the time) or call to schedule a personal tour. They need to know how to do stuff like this, and if they can't do it now, you've got a lot of work ahead of you–but at least now you know it. For most of us, this trip will be a drive, possibly a hotel, while for others there are flights and car rentals involved. No, your student probably isn't ready to schedule all of that, but they can and should be the ones to contact the college and make arrangements for what will happen pertaining to the campus visit.
2. The time to talk about money is BEFORE the college visit.
Students need to have a clear idea of what they have before they go college shopping. Sure, there may be great packages and merit aid. But, your student is an adult now. Treat them as such and have that conversation. At the college tour, your kid should have a concrete understanding of terminology such as "cost of attendance" and "tuition" versus "student services." Every college does this a little bit differently. If you're paying for your child's college, you need to decide how much choice you're willing to give them. After all, it's your money. But it's their life. Get this all worked out (individually and together) before heading out to that first visit.
3. When you arrive, diligently consider NOT going on the tour with them.
Yes, you read that correctly. Go on a different tour, or skip the tour altogether. Really. They need to see what they need to see without your input and commentary. You can tell them ahead of time what things to look for. You can talk after the tour about what they liked and disliked but let them have their own first reactions to this place that might be their home for the next few years. Some colleges are embracing this idea by offering parent tours separate from student tours. You're different people, in different positions, looking at different things. Oh, and if going on a tour without you causes your kiddo anxiety, that's an issue you need to know about now. How will they do on their own?
4. If going on the college tour is something you cannot bring yourself to miss, be mindful that this is THEIR decision. Yes, you're older and wiser, but this is their time to learn, which they can't do if you're monopolizing the conversation with the tour guide. So, lean back, if you will. Pass the baton. Follow along and listen. Save your questions for the tour guide until the end. Nothing ruins a college tour faster than a domineering parent (and whether we want to believe it or not, we are all that domineering parent at some point).
5. Try to keep your enthusiasm in check.
We parents get a little giddy about stuff like this. I did with my first. I got so excited and she got so excited – and after the first year she said, "Sorry Mom, but I just didn't like it as much as you did. I tried. I really tried." Funny thing – I didn't love her college! I was just trying so hard to make sure she loved it that I failed. She transferred after her freshman year.
Remember that what's good for you doesn't always equate with what is good for your student. Likewise, what is good for one of your children isn't necessarily what is best for another one of your children. I went to a massively huge university, as did my second child. My eldest went to a smaller state school and then transferred to an even smaller state school. Some kids do well in the Greek system; others not so much. Athletics, clubs, music, and theater—-all of these things are individual choices that only your student can make.
Use your phone so that they're dated and time stamped with no effort on your part. Designate yourself as the official photographer. You can go around and get pics during the tour that you're not on. Later, these photos will serve as an invaluable reference. Believe it or not, after two colleges, they all start getting muddled in our brains. Specifically, my kids liked the pictures of the recreation center, the dorms, and the union. Let's face it, classrooms are boring!
7. During the visit, try to get them to have the most authentically 'student' experience as you can.
While they attend, they probably won't be able to afford the $40 gourmet pizza place across from the Physics building, so don't go there for lunch. Eat at the cafeteria, if possible. See what's available on Cheapo Street. Later, when your kiddo attends, you can splurge on $40 pizza when you come for parent's weekend. If you know a student who attends, meet and chat with them. Fellow students who are not tour guides are painfully honest! People watch, and then ask, "Is this what you thought it would be?" or "Do these people seem like people you'd get along with?" Tour guides will highlight all of the cool things available to do, but encourage your student to see where and what other students are actually doing. Most kids will not end up in "Cheer Club" or "Student Government." Pick up a student newspaper. From this, you can get a "vibe" about what's happening and what's important on campus.
8. When it's over, ask your kiddo what they felt was left out of the campus tour.
This will give you a clue about what they're interested in that is "out of the ordinary" from other prospective freshmen, OR it may give you an idea of the college doesn't have that your child wants.
9. Work with your child to create baselines.
Have them write down the top five things about each college, and the worst three things. I know – getting them to do this is painful. But this will serve as a good reference when it comes to decision time.
10. And finally, humbly recognize that there are many pathways toward a college degree.
My middle child, after several college visits, decided that college wasn't what he wanted at that time. Instead, he joined the military, and has made a career of it. He's taken college courses when he can, and has refined his passions in the process. I've had students who went to college slowly, while working, to avoid student loan debt. Gap years are becoming more popular; let's face it, few of us knew what we wanted to do when we were 18.
Be patient, be loving and have fun.
Editor's Note: Daytripper University is an excellent source for discovering the best places to stay, where to eat, and what to know about colleges you plan to visit.
Karin Beckin-Greene drives a Prius, listens to NPR, drinks a lot of coffee, and is a school librarian. But her more important work is keeping up with six dogs, five kids, four cats, three kids-in-law, and a very patient husband.


text:
Facilities: Growing Not Just Bigger, But Better
Our goal is to accommodate more talented students who want to follow their dreams of not only studying business but also using it as an agent for change. Making innovative business education more accessible to those who are leading transformation includes physical improvements. We are planning additions and expansions to our campus buildings to improve access and solve existing space constraints.
UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School
Making North Carolina a more attractive place for others to live and work is important to Steve Bell (BA '67).
Bell is founder and chairman of Bell Partners Inc., a privately held apartment investment and management company based in Greensboro, N.C., and focused on high-quality multifamily communities throughout the U.S.
When he heard about UNC Kenan-Flagler's goal to make innovative business education more accessible and accommodate even more talented students, he was completely on board, demonstrating his commitment when the School was raising money for the expansion of the Rizzo CenterOpens in new window.
Bell gave his LLC interest in three apartment properties to the University, enabling him to receive a charitable income tax deduction for the interests' appraised value. The revenue generated by the properties supports UNC Kenan-Flagler and the Department of Music in the UNC College of Arts & Sciences.
"Because I'm in the apartment business and own various income properties, this was the best way for me to share," says Bell. "When all three properties are sold, we think the School should receive more than originally anticipated."
The newly expanded Rizzo Center facilities and programs are consistently ranked among the world's best. The 29,000 square-foot building houses a wellness and fitness center, executive conference rooms, the B. Mayo Boddie Sr. Executive MBA Business Offices and a variety of guest accommodations. The Rizzo Center also features the Steven D. Bell Hall, named in his honor.
"I believe strongly in the goals and purpose of the Rizzo Center, and I'm proud of the finished expansion – it's functional, attractive and should be a good draw for the University," says Bell.
"I hope that my story motivates others to gift property as a viable way of sharing with the University. By giving to and maintaining a strong university, it benefits our state," he adds.
Learn More About FacilitiesOpens in new window
More UNC Kenan-Flagler Funding Priorities
Innovative Directions: Breaking New Ground
Leadership: Shaping the Future
Changing the Entrepreneurship Landscape
Behind every woman is a group of strong women.
NCGrowth: Bolstering Businesses, Boosting Economies
NCGrowth leverages a network of academic, government and industry partners to help businesses create jobs and build sustainable communities.
"I am fueled by a passion to bring people together through inclusivity."
Family Values Helping Others
Giving is personal for Carolina parents.
The Business of Next: Developing leaders of a bright new world
UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School has been developing leaders of a bright new world for 100 years.
Carrying the Torch
Jacky Zheng's parents blazed an unlikely trail to bring their children a better life. Inspired by their sacrifices and ingenuity, he has learned to light the way for others.
Preparing Tomorrow's Business Leaders, Today
"My Carolina education transformed my life..."
Marissa Devine (BSBA '19) wants nothing more than to make a difference in the world.
Always Climbing Mountains
"I wanted something more."
A Carolina Collaboration
"No other business school has undertaken what we are doing."
Business Moms
"They'll see mom did it…"


text:
How Two College Students Found a Niche in Custom Web Analytics
Two ASU students prove that there is much more to analytics than page views. Billions more.
Joel Holland
Magazine Contributor
This story appears in the May 2011 issue of . Subscribe »
The average student sees an internship as an opportunity to earn credits, gain experience and penetrate social circles that may lead to referrals or future entry-level positions. But Suhail Doshi, the 22-year-old co-founder of San Francisco analytics company Mixpanel, is far from average.
In 2008, following his sophomore year at Arizona State University, Doshi interned at Slide, a developer of social media apps. His stint there resulted in a business idea--and an investor.
As an intern, Doshi became increasingly aware that companies such as Slide, Facebook and social media game maker Zynga all shared a common burden: the need to build custom analytics in-house, because existing alternatives didn't meet their needs.
While services like Google Analytics worked fine for tracking traditional usage metrics, Doshi realized that the new crop of social media, online gaming and application development companies needed a way to measure user engagement and interaction, not just page views. This discovery turned a conventional internship into a commercial idea.
Back at school the following semester, Doshi met the person who would help bring his idea to fruition: Tim Trefren, his classmate in a discrete math course at the time and now Mixpanel's 23-year-old co-founder.
In the spring of 2009, Doshi and Trefren applied for funding through Y Combinator, a California-based seed funder of more than 250 startups, including Reddit, Loopt and Justin.tv. They were accepted into the program and given $15,000 in seed funding, which allowed them to spend the summer building Mixpanel into a viable business.
Upon completing the Y Combinator program, they took an official leave of absence from ASU and used the connections gained from the Slide internship and Y Combinator experience to secure additional investments of around $500,000 from Max Levchin, founder of Slide and co-founder of PayPal, and Michael Birch, co-founder of social networking site Bebo and reminder and e-card site BirthdayAlarm.
The result was Mixpanel, a third-party analytics platform that allows customers to track--in real time--how their users interact with websites, social games, applications and more. Instead of focusing solely on page views, Mixpanel shows insight into user-defined events, such as buying virtual goods in a Facebook game. Mixpanel's clients can capture and compare the data to explore a multitude of variables, such as browser type or retention patterns.
"A lot of companies said they would never use third-party analytics software," Doshi says. "But we continued to build a strong product, and eventually the people who said no started saying yes."
New York Times bestselling author Nicole Lapin can help you pitch your brand to press and strengthen your media training.
The Power of Passive Income
Success is Easy
Start Your Own Photography Business
Start Your Own Freelance Writing Business
Start Your Own Etsy Business
Make Your Dream Company a Reality With This Class
Eric Yuan Explains the 6 Simple Tactics He Used to Build Zoom Into a $20 Billion Business
Turn Your Business Idea into a Profitable Reality With This Course
Project Grow
Leadership Techniques That Build Unstoppable Teams


Changing seasons always inspire me to do some reorganizing and redecorating … just a new set of pillows can really freshen up a room. Today I have pulled together 25 Crochet Patterns to Spruce Up Your Home. Happy crafting!
Thanks for your generosity. Lovely patterns.
Thank you for a lovely collection. Sharing it on my fanpage. Have a wonderful day.


The list below includes the cities that the US Post Office accepts for ZIP code 33051. The preferred city may not be the city in which the ZIP is located. The city for 33051 is usually the name of the main post office. When mailing your package or letter, always include the preferred or acceptable cities. Using any city in the list of unacceptable cities may result in delays.
ZIP code 33051 is located in southeast Florida and covers a slightly less than average land area compared to other ZIP codes in the United States. It also has a slightly higher than average population density.
The people living in ZIP code 33051 are primarily white. The number of seniors is extremely large while the number of middle aged adults is extremely large. There are also an extremely small number of single parents and a large number of single adults. The percentage of children under 18 living in the 33051 ZIP code is extremely small compared to other areas of the country.
ZIP code 33051 has an extremely large percentage of vacancies.
The majority of household are vacant. Homes in ZIP code 33051 were primarily built in the 1970s or the 1980s. Looking at 33051 real estate data, the median home value of $467,600 is extremely high compared to the rest of the country. Rentals in 33051 are most commonly 2 bedrooms. The rent for 2 bedrooms is normally $1,000+/month including utilities. 3+ bedrooms are also common and rent for $1,000+/month. Prices for rental property include ZIP code 33051 apartments, townhouses, and homes that are primary residences.
The median household income of $61,027 is compared to the rest of the country.
As with most parts of the country, vehicles are the most common form of transportation to places of employment. Residents in ZIP code 33051 use public transportation to travel to work more than most areas of the nation. 33051 is extremely friendly to pedestrians/cyclists and the percentage of people using these transportation methods to commute to work are among the highest in the country. In most parts of the country, the majority of commuters get to work in under half an hour. The commute in 33051 is that short for a higher percentage of workers than almost anywhere in the United States. Many commuters should consider themselves lucky that they don't have a longer commute. It is very uncommon, compared to the rest of the US, for employees to have to travel more than 45 minutes to their place of employment.
For more information, see Key Colony Beach, FL poverty.
Compared to other ZIPs, 33051 has a very small percentage of people that did not graduate high school. The area has some of the highest percentages of people who attended college of any ZIP.


text:
An Independent Bookstore For Independent People
Login Log Out
The Parnassus Story
Sales, Shipping, Returns
Inventory & Author Event Consideration Requests
Our Shop Dogs
MUSING: OUR BLOG
First Editions Clubs
Parnassus First Editions Club
ParnassusNext
Prepaid & Gift Memberships
Classics club discusses The Call of the Wild
Storytime with Mary Cady - Chinese New Year (with crafts!)
Author event with Bill Gubbins of The Hot Rats Book
Saturday Storytime
The Wizards of Once: Twice Magic (Hardcover)
Book listings on our website do not always reflect the current availability of books on our store shelves. Check a book's in-store availability beneath the "add to cart" button. Or to be certain that a book you've found on our website is also here on our shelves, feel free to call us at 615-953-2243.
By Cressida Cowell
This is book number 2 in the The Wizards of Once series.
#1: The Wizards of Once (Hardcover): $17.99
From the bestselling author of How to Train Your Dragon comes an exciting high-adventure series--set in a magical time, full of Wizards, Warriors, Giants and Sprites.
This was once the story of a young boy Wizard and a young girl Warrior who had been taught since birth to hate each other like poison.
But now, the boy Wizard and girl Warrior have been brought together in the Badwoods and they have witnessed the shocking consequences of the Stone That Takes Away Magic. They will need to cast aside their differences once more--for an Evil Spell has broken free.
It's up to Xar and Wish to find the ingredients. But it means entering dangerous territory unannounced...
Cressida Cowell brings her trademark wit to this spellbinding sequel, along with the stunning artwork and heartfelt adventure that has made her beloved around the world, weaving a story that is sure to transport readers to a world that will enchant and bewitch them.
Cressida Cowell is the #1 internationally bestselling author and illustrator of The Wizards of Once and the How to Train Your Dragon series. She grew up in London and on a small, uninhabited island off the west coast of Scotland, where she spent her time writing stories, fishing for things to eat, and exploring the island. She now lives in Hammersmith, England, with her husband, three children, and a dog named Pigeon.
Praise for The Wizards of Once:
"A rollicking adventure tale and coming-of-age story rolled into one enjoyable package...Readers will fall in love with the imaginative worldbuilding and humorous dialogue and asides...A delightful magical romp."
"A clever and fresh new series.... Cowell fans will be elated to have a new world to get to know, and they'll welcome the author's familiar writing style and humor."—BCCB
"The tongue-in-cheek voice combines with scribbly b&w interior illustrations...to sustain a sense of wonder and mayhem from start to finish. Cowell skillfully mixes adventure with silliness in a satisfying story."—Publishers Weekly
"Cowell crafts two believable and lovable main characters...A strong new series starter by a best-selling author."—School Library Journal
"The first in a series, this book will delight and engage readers of fantasy both young and old."—School Library Connection
"The first volume of a new series by author and illustrator of the How to Train Your Dragon series is an event....Funny, thoughtful, and surprisingly wise and lively, this is another coup from Cowell."—The Sunday Times (UK)
"A new fantasy world fizzing with evil, magic, Iron Age history, laugh-out-loud jokes and a huge cast of memorable characters. Another bestseller is born."—The Daily Mail (UK)
"The detail of Cowell's world is a delight...This one will run and run."—The Observer (UK)
"One of the most eagerly awaited children's books of the year, this magical adventure is also one of the most spellbinding....Enormously entertaining and satisfying, it's narrated and illustrated with tangible energy and verve. The fantasy world and quest-driven plot are a triumph."—The Bookseller (UK)
Publication Date: October 9th, 2018
Series: The Wizards of Once
Juvenile Fiction / Fantasy & Magic
Juvenile Fiction / Social Themes / Self-Esteem & Self-Reliance
Kobo eBook (October 8th, 2018): $6.99
Paperback (September 17th, 2019): $7.99
CD-Audio (February 5th, 2019): $30.00
Compact Disc (January 22nd, 2019): $69.99
Pre-Recorded Audio Player (November 9th, 2018): $54.99
Parnassus Books | 3900 Hillsboro Pike Suite 14 | Nashville, TN 37215 | (615) 953-2243 | Monday to Saturday, 10am-8pm | Sundays 12-6pm
If you have difficulty accessing content on this website, please contact us at orders@parnassusbooks.net and we will strive to assist you in accessing our website.