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Why can't we trust the police?
Police officers are people, just like us. They are friends, parents, aunts and uncles, and other relatives. I am sure that the great majority of police want to help and to serve. Here are just two examples of sympathetic police:
It was also clear from a number of conversations with officers that many of the frontline did not approve of this strategy either. Several told me they sympathised and blamed their senior officers. Source
As we left, subdued, a police officer (one of many) was saying '£40,000, that's basically a mortgage, how is that fair?'. He looked me in the eye – 'We're with you'. Source
Given that, why is it that those people that are out on the streets protesting trust the police about as far as they can throw them?
During the protests on the 24th of November a great many people were contained or "kettled" by the police for the first time. Being in such a kettle is a hugely unpleasant experience, as you can see from these quotes:
On the other side of the square, myself and a large crowd remained huddled in the cold for seven hours, with no food, no water, no toilets, no access to medical attention and with minors unable to get home. For 15-year-olds in T-shirts, and older people (I saw at least two men in their late 60s and early 70s) this is no joke. Source
This is the most important part of a kettle, when it's gone on for too long and you're cold and frightened and just want to go home. Trap people in the open with no water or toilets or space to sit down and it takes a shockingly short time to reduce ordinary kids to a state of primitive physical need. This is savage enough when it's done on a warm summer day to people who thought to bring blankets, food and first aid. It's unspeakably cruel when it's done on the coldest night of the year, in sub-zero temperatures, to minors, some of whom don't even have a jumper on. Source
The main topic on every protesters mind yesterday was avoiding being kettled. Reports abound of phrases like "Don't want to get kettled" and "don't go that way, we'll get kettled" and comments on twitter were frequently about avoiding places where the police were gathering in case of kettling. And that is the problem. Every time the crowd saw a line of police forming across a road, they assumed it was to kettle them. It doesn't matter if the police were simply trying to direct the crowd along their preferred route, if the police gathered and formed a line, thoughts turned to kettling and the crowd moved in a different direction. The police have simply shattered any trust held in them by an entire generation.
Eventually, the police had blocked every available route and had formed barriers across the path where the protesters wanted to go. This is an unfortunate tactic, since in a crowd of twenty-five thousand people the people at the back don't know that the people of the front can't go on. The crowd kept moving forward regardless. As more people arrived the ones at the front were pushed up against the police lines. The police response to that is bizzarre to say the least; they start shouting at the protesters to "get back" and when they don't move (they can't) batons come out and the police start hitting the crowd. At this point it's not relevant if the protesters wanted violence or not. They can't go back, and the police in front of them are hitting them with heavy sticks. They get angry. The kettle boils.
I'm not saying there was no one there intent on violence. It was obvious that there were a couple of hundred people, at least, that went with face coverings and weapons and wanted a fight. Those were the ones later shown attacking the treasury building and hurling rocks at the police. I would have every sympathy with the police if they had targetted those people. What they actually did was beat protesters indiscriminately with batons, and charge them with horses. There were countless injuries, some extremely serious. Reports of injury are widespread online, but strangely absent on some TV news channels.
Some of the damage done by police
Dragged a wheelchair using protester from his chair, not once, but twice.
Hit someone that was trying to leave so hard that he suffered bleeding on the brain and required brain surgery.
Caused Guardian journalist Shiv Malik to require 5 stitches to his head, and refused to help him leave for medical attention.
Kicked a protester as he went down.
Announce that people could leave but then charged at them with horses and batons.
Held several thousand people on Westminster bridge until near midnight, all the while telling them that it was a temporary containment and wouldn't last long. These were the people that had tried to leave as instructed.
I also find it galling that David Cameron announced on national television that protesters had dragged a police rider from his horse and beaten him. Here is a video clip from Sky news that shows that officer falling from his very frightened horse, then ending up under the horses hooves before being dragged to safety by his colleagues. No protester involvement.
Finally, even former Met police commander Brian Paddick said during an interview that containment did not appear to work and peaceful protesters were caught up by it and wound up themselves. Source: Channel 4 news.
If you want to be truly scared, think about this. On Radio 4 this morning the Met police commissioner praised the restraint of firearms officers for not opening fire at protesters that attacked the prince of wales' car. Armed police are on our streets, and shooting people was a possibility. Source: Jack of kent
I would love to be able to trust the police. Unfortunately we have been given every reason to stay as far as possible from the police, and that is not an attitude that will change any time soon. It doesn't matter if most of those police are good people. It doesn't matter if some disagree with their orders. They have broken our trust in them. The protests against fees and cuts will continue, and I suspect they are going to be bloody.
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I'm linking up with Mel over at Frog Spot: Graphics From the Pond for her Tuesday Art Linky. I just found this linky today so I thought I would share a couple of finished art projects we have done in the last couple of weeks. Click on the Tuesday link for more ideas!
Seriously, this is nothing more than a coloring sheet! However, I loved how colorful they looked and I decided to mount them onto dark green paper for effect. It is quite a dramatic look in my classroom for St. Patrick's Day.
We have been studying multiculturalism and countries AND it happens to be the arrival of Spring where I live so we combined the two and created Japanese Cherry Trees.
OMG I love the shamrocks. Simple but eye catching. I have pinned this so I can find it next St. Patrick's day!!!!
Thank you for posting the shamrocks. I've been looking for a pattern like that. Do you know where I could get a copy of it?
Do you have a pdf of the coloring sheet?
Hi Emily and Ms. Gessner, I think my comments were being hidden and I am just seeing this now so sorry for the extra late response! That shamrock has been in my classroom for years and years and I don't know where it came from! I'm sure you can find one on Teachers Pay Teachers. Thanks for reading my blog!


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For relatively small (less number of pins than ATmega328) projects, ATtiny series, ATtiny45 or Attiny85 are good choice in terms of its physical size (8-DIP or 8-SOIC) and low power consumption.
There are many ways to program it. One of the popular device is USBtinyISP and DASA. Both of them work very well with WinAVR (AVRdude).
I'd like to share how I program ATtiny85 with JeonLab mini 1.3. The idea has been adapted from High-Low Tech Group and provideyourown.com. One missing note from High-Low Tech Group is that you need to add a 110-120 ohm resistor between VCC and Reset pins of JeonLab mini (or Arduino) to prevent Auto reset on serial connection as explained in here and here.
You will need a JeonLab mini or Arduino or any Arduino compatible board with FTDI USB interface. Here is an example with JeonLab mini v1.3.
You can also use a bread board as shown in the 3rd picture.
Now go visit High-Low Tech Group and download ATtiny 45/85 support hardware files and extract them to hardware folder in Arduino folder. Once this is done, connect the board to USB port of your computer and run Arduino and load ArduinoISP sketch from example. Check your board setting (see below picture) and COM port number and upload ArduinoISP to the JeonLab mini or Arduino.
As you can see in the 2nd picture, there are new hardware (board) options, ATiny45 and ATtiny85.
Now your JeonLab mini or Arduino has been transformed into a ATtiny 45/85 programmer!
Using this configuration, you can upload your Arduino (of course, there are some limitations like pin numbers and memory capacity) sketches to the ATtiny 45 or 85 from Arduino IDE.
Here is an example shown in the captured picture with the famous Blink sketch. Note that you have to change the pin number 13 to 0 (or 1, 2 if you connected an LED there).
Please note the board should be selected as ATtiny 45 (or 85) (w/ Arduino as ISP).
You will encounter two errors as below but you can ignore them.
Not only from Arduino IDE, but you can also program your ATtiny with WinAVR or avrdude from DOS command window using this set-up.
khazamma AVR programmer, is a good free fast hex file flasher - for free.
Serve para programmar ATtiny85/45 usando Arduino ou JeonLab mini.
I have done this very setup but, for a different project, using USBtinyISP to load the 328 chip with Arduino as ISP via Ardino-22, then go thru the selection process for the ATtiny85 board and then the selection of my program to upload via Arduino 1.0, the error msg coms back not able to find link or Serial not declared in this scope. What do I need to do to get it to work?
I assume that you have already checked the COM port and board setting. Actually I'm still using Arduino 0022 and haven't updated to v1.0 because I know there are a number of changes in new version which I'm not familiar with yet. If you are not familiar with the new version like me, I suggest to use 0022.
Are you trying to upload a sketch to the ATmega328p, not ATtiny85/45? If so, you need to remove the resistor between the reset pin and Vcc which prevents auto-reset and you can not upload a sketch.
Bekow is what I am now getting. How do I enter the -F to ignore the lock_bit ?
Checked my chip, it is an ATMEGA 328P-PU, the lock_bit is 1E 95 51.
How do I update the IDE to recognize the difference?
That's weird. Could you describe more specifically which step you had successfully proceeded and saw these errors? I wonder if the ATmega328p chip you are using has the Arduino bootloader. If it is a virgin chip, you need to burn the bootloader first.
I also have the feeling it is not the different ATmegachip, as long as it is in an arduino board and has a bootloader after all it is the Attiny one tries to program.
I finally got the solution. It was part of the MIT Hi/Lo paper. As I understand the things going on being a newbie I was trying to load thru USBtinyISP to the Arduino and use it as the ISP. As a result it is a double interpretation that is unnessary. The ATtiny does not have enough memory for bootloading and thus the problems. The setup was to connect the 6 pin of the USBtinyISP to the ATtiny85 on the correct pins. Then from the Tools menu select Boards then, select ATtiny85 w/USBtinyISP. Next go to Files, select Sketches then select your sketch. Next from the Tool bar select upload and BAM!! The little guy starts working. Now the final problem I notice with my sketch is; since this is a basic Blink program with 2 LED outputs, and a Pushbutton as an input to select different Blink patterns when, I power down the circuit and when I power up my last Blink pattern is now in Mode 0 or off. I am then forced to press the pushbutton switch to advance to the Blink pattern I had before. What kind of command do I need to insert into my sketch to cause the program to resume the last pattern displayed? Or do I need to place a memory backup capacitor on the Pin8 VCC to maintain the program until power up is selected?
That's exactly what I explained in the Step 3 and 4. Good to hear you figured it out, finally! Regarding the memorizing the last state before power down, you can use EEPROM (non-volitile memory), but I haven't use it on any ATtiny chips. If the power supply is not a problem, as you said, powering up the chip would be not a bad idea.
Its been a very long day but, I think I have figured out the problem. The chips I have are Atmega328p-pu and the Arduino system uses Atmega 328p, they have different signatures.
Since Arduino boasts of how simple it is to use their product by only cutting and pasting in their Sketches to get a program to work with little effort, they need to be more aggressive with an update addition of the binaries to broaden the field of chips to use to get this or any other program to work.
This would explain why the volumes of posts on various forums by "Newbie Users", like myself complaining about not being able to get the Arduino projects to work. I am sure experienced users like yourself would like a break from the barage of questions also. At this point until binary updates are forth coming I need to spend more money and buy specific Atmega 328p chips.
Thanks for your help it is very much appreciated.
ATmega328p-pu is the one I use. If it has proper Arduino bootloader, it shoud work fine. If you bought the chip WITH a bootloader loaded, there must be something ELSE wrong. Let me help before you buy another one. If I can't, there will be lots of people who can help you with figuring out real problem. Are you using a minimal Arduino made by yourself or any other arduino derivative board?


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China refutes US accusation that COVID-19 leaked from Wuhan lab, says global outbreaks caused pandemic
Beijing has been proactively questioning the widely-held view that the deadly outbreak broke out in a wet market in Wuhan where the live animals are sold
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Beijing: China on Monday vehemently refuted the US charge that the novel coronavirus was leaked from a bio lab in the country and asserted that the pandemic was likely to have been caused by separate outbreaks in multiple places in the world.
Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Hua Chunying's remarks came amidst reports that a ten-member team of the World Health Organisation (WHO) scientists would visit China this month to probe the origin of the coronavirus , which emerged in Wuhan in December 2019.
Beijing is yet to confirm the visit by the WHO team and remained silent about granting permission for it to visit Wuhan city in central China.
"I have no detailed information for you," Hua told a media briefing here when asked about the visit of the WHO team and whether its schedule included a visit to Wuhan.
"China attaches high importance to cooperation with the WHO. We have been providing support and convenience for WHO's work," Hua said.
China has been proactively questioning the widely-held view that the deadly outbreak broke out in a wet market in Wuhan where the live animals are sold. The market remained closed and sealed since early last year.
In May last year, the World Health Assembly (WHA) - the governing body of the 194-member states of the WHO - approved a resolution to set up an independent inquiry to conduct an "impartial, independent and comprehensive evaluation" of the international response as well as that of WHO.
It also asked the WHO to investigate the "source of the virus and the route of introduction to the human population".
"We raced against time and were the first country to report cases to the world, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said in interviews with the official media over the weekend.
"More and more research suggests that the pandemic was likely to have been caused by separate outbreaks in multiple places in the world," he said.
"When hit by an unknown coronavirus , China took immediate actions to carry out an epidemiological investigation, identify the pathogen and publicise key information including the genome sequencing of the virus. All this sounded alarm bells across the world," Wang said, adding that China took the most rigorous control measures to fight the virus".
In her media briefing on Monday, Hua launched a scathing criticism against the US, saying Washington should produce evidence to back its charge that the virus emerged from the Wuhan Institute of Virology (WIV).
She in-turn called for a WHO probe into American military-run bio labs while replying to a question on the latest allegations by the US National Security Adviser Matthew Pottinger that the COVID-19 has been leaked from the WIV.
"There is a growing body of evidence that the (Wuhan) lab is likely the most credible source of the virus," Pottinger, a staunch critic of Beijing, allegedly made the claim in a recent virtual meeting with UK officials, according to a British media report.
His allegation is nothing new as US President Donald Trump, who termed COVID-19 as "China virus", too had alleged last year that the institute may have been responsible and called for an inquiry.
"Maybe you could ask the senior US officials since they are considering origin tracing such a priority why doesn't the US invite the WHO experts to investigate the virus in the US considering the links between the Fort Detrick lab (in Maryland) and the major flu last fall and the pandemic," Hua said.
"Why doesn't the US invite journalists there," she asked.
Hua said, "regarding the Wuhan lab making or leaking of the virus almost all the scientists and experts in the world including Dr Anthony Fauci, (director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases) openly denied this".
"Many media including American ones interviewed officials of Wuhan Institute of Virology to see the truth," she said.
"Pottinger is still hyping despicable lies and rumors. Does it reflect his own stand or that of the official stand of the US government? The US should present evidence on this. There are more reports showing evidence that pandemic broke out in multiple locations in 2020," she said.
"We hope that the WHO can lead the scientists in conducting the tracing of the organ of the virus so that we find out the truth at an early date," Hua said.
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Crushed by COVID-19, India's tourism sector can rebuild by renewing focus on sustainable practices
It is time for the stakeholders to formulate a plan that will keep principles of sustainable tourism upfront. The pandemic has forced consumers to be more cautious and focus on sustainability and local communities
What are WHO researchers trying to learn about COVID-19 origins in Wuhan? Is the secrecy necessary?
Possible visits after a 14-day quarantine are to the market where the first cases came up in December 2019, and the Wuhan Institute of Virology.
In farewell speech, Donald Trump says 'movement we started only beginning', wishes new administration luck
The president did acknowledge the new administration taking over the White House, but declined to mention President-elect Joe Biden's name
Australian Open 2021: CEO Craig Tiley assures players all is 'OK' for Melbourne
The world's leading tennis players are set to start arriving in Melbourne from 15 January and must undergo 14 days in hotel quarantine, although they'll be allowed to practice for limited periods daily in a bio-secure bubble.
COVID-19 crisis: Mumbai team develops algorithm that tests more patients with fewer trials, awaits approval
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Lake Superior. They weren't kidding when they named it. Superior in size, superior in adventure! Comparable to ocean-paddling, Pukaskwa's Coastal Paddling Route offers premiere Ontario wilderness terrain and demands technical knowledge and skill from visitors who wish to experience it. Enjoy pristine backcountry campsites, beautiful sandy beaches, towering shorelines and awe-inspiring views. With Pukaskwa's 135 km coastline, the adventures are endless. The Coastal Paddling Route is a part of the Trans-Canada Trail.
Pukaskwa's backcountry river offers unique wilderness white-water adventure. The Pukaskwa River is considered to be remote, difficult, and navigable only during spring run-off, from May to early June. Please note: after exiting the Pukaskwa River, paddlers will require a boat shuttle or a lengthy paddle along the coast of Lake Superior to reach civilization.
Important Notice for 2018: A hydroelectric development is now operating at Umbata Falls on the White River. The White River canoe route will be closed for paddling from the current White River dam located approximately 8 kms downstream of White Lake Provincial Park to the junction of the Oskabukuta River. The temporary closure of this section of the river is due to the construction of two ongoing hydro-electric projects. For more information on the availability of this route please contact White Lake Provincial Park at 807-822-2447.
The backcountry paddling trip planner (PDF, 2.15 MB) will help you find all the information you need to plan, pack, and have a memorable trip on the Coastal Paddling Route. Prior to planning your backcountry paddling trip, assess your experience, skills and physical fitness level. Do not overestimate your abilities for this challenging, multi-day paddle route. Use this guide to help you determine the level of physical ability and backcountry knowledge needed to complete this paddling adventure. This guide is NOT intended for navigation.
You can also view the trip planner here.
Planning to paddle the wildest shore of all the Great Lakes? This guide will help you find all the information you need to plan, pack, and have a safe and memorable trip in Pukaskwa National Park's backcountry. Each campsite is profiled with photographs and site information. The campsites are ordered from North to South along the coastline.
Prior to planning your trip, assess your skills and physical fitness level. Do not overestimate your abilities for this challenging, yet rewarding paddling experience. We've designed this guide to help you plan your dream trip. It is NOT intended for navigation. For navigational purposes, it is strongly recommended that paddlers consult a topographical map and utilize the Chrismar Adventure Map of the park.
The Coastal Paddling Route is for paddlers who are experienced in ocean or large open-water paddling. Experienced group leaders cannot compensate for inexperienced paddlers in their group. Paddling with a partner or in a small group is preferable. Maximum group size is 8 for private groups, 12 persons with a licensed outfitter.
A multi-day backcountry paddling trip with long distances through rough waters.
Being windbound for multiple days.
Thick fog that can last for days. Be prepared to navigate using a compass.
Rugged, uneven ground and slippery conditions en route to campsites on muddy trails, wooden surfaces, boardwalks, stairs, cobble stones and rocky shorelines.
Paddling across river mouths with large waves and strong currents.
Paddling through dangerous reflection wave zones.
High waves and spray. Paddlers are strongly advised to wear a spray skirt.
Exercise caution when crossing river mouths, particularly during high-water conditions. Crossing the White River can be particularly tricky and requires high level paddling skill. Be wary of large waves and strong currents at this and other river mouths. Paddling around most exposed points (Campbell's Point and Sewell Point in particular) can be hazardous due to reflexion waves. Be prepared to turn back if conditions are too hazardous.
Drinking water is available from most rivers, creeks and certainly from Lake Superior. We advise all backcountry paddlers to fine filter, treat or boil their drinking water.
Equipment To enjoy your paddling experience, you must be comfortable. Use quality lightweight equipment and be prepared for cold, warm, dry and wet weather.
From the Pukaskwa River south to Michipicoten, camping is available on provincial Crown land. Residents of Canada may camp free of charge on Crown land. Non-resident Crown Land Camping Permits are available from numerous hunting and fishing license issuers and from Service Ontario centres in northern Ontario. The cost of a Non- resident Crown Land Camping Permit is approximately $10 per person per night.
Please call 1-800-667-1940 or visit the web address below for more information.
Enjoy being nestled in this harbour protected by an island to the front and cliff to the north. Stretch your legs and explore Mdaabii Miikna. Follow the trail north to an exciting rock feature and panoramic cliff-top views.
Reflection waves at Campbell Point.
For generations, Picture Rock Harbour was a place to seek protection from Lake Superior's rough waters. It is still a good place to wait for the lake to calm down - especially if you are planning to paddle north past Campbell Point where reflection waves can create choppy waters.
Enjoy the smell of cedar as you set up your tent and feel the comfort of the forest as you are hugged by nature's canopy. Watch the sunset while relaxing (and drying out) on the large smooth boulders at the campsite entry point.
Access the portage past the WRP1 campsite to reach the White River interior campsite.
Treat yourself to large sites and nature's sound track of Chigaamiwinigum Falls. Paddle to the south side of the river, at the bottom of the falls and hike (2km) to the suspension bridge which spans over a 30 m gorge with a 23 m drop at Chigaamiwinigum Falls.
Quench your thirst by filling up at the White River's calm pool of water below the main falls. Be cautious along this rushing river.
This site features a playful beach and a relaxing sunset view - it's the best of both worlds for socializing and rejuvenating alike! Paddle up the Willow River to float under one of two suspension bridges along the coast.
Strong current and reflection waves at the White River.
Feeling social? Take an evening stroll and visit with other hikers/paddlers at this site. Sharing backcountry stories around a fire is always a treat!
What's with the name? Well, rumor has it a pocket watch was found at this location with a bullet hole through its middle... What a mystery! Enjoy the sites' sandy beach and island views.
Shot Watch Cove and Morrison Harbour (about 1 km south), are great places to take shelter from Lake Superior storms. Keep this location in mind in case of emergencies!
Large sandy beach, with towering cliffs to the east - a wonderful site for sunbathing and sunset enthusiasts alike.
Plan a break at Fish Harbour and take advantage of the location's pit privy.
Be sure to paddle by Cave Harbour to check out the cave. Admire this feature from afar; entering caves can disturb bat habitats and cause the spread of White Nose Syndrome.
The little cove that could... This well protect site is a welcome sight to paddlers who are experiencing one of Lake Superior's moody days. Set up camp, make yourself a hot beverage, take a soft seat on the sites sandy beach and give your muscles a well deserved rest.
Oiseau Bay, the longest sandy beach on Pukaskwa's coast.
Lake Superior is notorious for its thick, enveloping fog. When the fog rolls in, stick to the coastline and wait until it clears out to do any open water crossings.
A beautiful, sandy beach site that backs on to a charming forest treeline... You will feel the magic at this location!
Long paddle from closest site to the north.
Rocky shoreline with nooks and crannies.
Get an early start to your day when paddling south from Nicols Cove. In bad weather, take advantage of the plentiful little coves along the way.
Stunning rocky, rolling hills surround this safe harbour location. Enjoy the harbour's sights and sounds as you unwind at the end of your paddling day.
Before your big trip down the Pukaskwa coast, practice re-entering your canoe or kayak from the water. This is a valuable skill to have, especially when paddling Lake Superior's cold, deep waters.
Wave 'hello' to the hikers who often begin their trip at this scenic location. This sheltered little cove is a great place to soak in some sun and to share an evening fire. Take a short stroll past the privy to get a great view of Newman's Bay.
"The Ramparts" - reflection wave danger.
Plan your paddling trip for June or July. Once August/September rolls around the winds change and you will have about 3/5 wind-bound days on average. Don't wager against mother nature!
This site sits at the most eastern point of this inlet-like harbour. It features smooth rocks and flat tent pad areas - a cozy spot for sipping tea and reading a good book.
In high wave conditions, the narrow entrance to Trappers Harbour can be difficult to enter and exit.
A private, very sheltered harbour site that you can call yours for a night or two!
The small harbour opening is marked by a white navigational beacon - big boats beware, this harbour's waters are very shallow!
This site can be affected by water levels - if they are high, the beach area may be under water.
The famous Cascade Falls! This iconic Pukaskwa feature struts its stuff year-round but for the biggest show visit it in late spring/early summer when runoff is at its peak!
This site is a beauty! But its beach is known for driftwood and pebbles... For a good night's sleep make sure to bring a quality sleeping pad!
Otter Island has some of the best Woodland Caribou habitat on the north shore of Lake Superior and is an area of special preservation in Pukaskwa National Park. We encourage paddlers to explore the island but please do so from the water rather than on-land.
This gorgeous, large site features a large sandy beach and awesome sunset views. It is a great site for larger groups and is a great base camp for those who wish to paddle around Otter Island.
Lighthouse Keeper's and assistant's house.
A shallow, protected harbour site that is surrounded by green forest and rocky cliffs - let your eyes wonder at this wild shore!
Keep an eye to the sky as you paddle this area. Peregrine falcons nest on nearby steep cliffs, and are frequently sighted here. Participate in the park's annual monitoring program while on your trip! Call or e-mail the park for more information.
Bonamie indeed! This cove is a 'good friend' to many paddlers! Enjoy this protected site by digging you feet into the warm sandy beach and gazing at the awe-inspiring views.
Pointe La Canadienne is just south of Bonamie Cove - be careful in this area, it is known for reflection ways. Remember, safety first, itinerary second - if its not safe to leave your campsite, stay another night!
Until the 1930's, Imogene Cove was home to the Pukaskwa Depot, a logging community of over 300 people! Want to know more? Pick up a copy of "Puckasaw Dairies" by Ruth Fletcher at the park store. Campsites at this location can be found at the cove's sandy, northern side. Camping is not permitted at the former town site.
Be more bear aware at Imogene Cove. The old depot town site is now a large open area, perfect for bears who love digging for grubs and eating grass!
Private sandy beach with breathtaking southwest views - a great place to take a break!
The cool breeze from Lake Superior can be deceiving, always wear sunscreen and a hat even on cloudy, foggy days... From experience, trust us!
The last and most southern campsite location in the park - enjoy the Pukaskwa River's amazing cliff views and its vast sandbar to explore.
The Pukaskwa River can have a strong current, especially in late spring/early summer - watch out for waves and plan out your landing site!
You can reserve backcountry campsites on-line or by telephone!


In early May, as royalists everywhere awaited news of Kate Middleton's most recent efforts to ensure the prolongation of the Windsor line, it occurred to me that Selfish, Shallow, and Self-Absorbed: Sixteen Writers on the Decision Not to Have Kids, compiled and edited by Meghan Daum (Picador), would almost certainly not be among the books to be found on the bedside table in the royal birthing suite; Ms. Middleton's responsibilities as "queen-in-waiting" undoubtedly precluded that particular life choice. For most non-royals, though, the question "To have or have not?" is still in play; in fact it may well be one of the most emotionally fraught decisions imaginable. The three male and thirteen female writers in Selfish, Shallow, and Self-Absorbed give a variety of reasons for their decisions to choose a "child-free" (vs. "childless") life: a "maternal ambivalence"; a lack of "baby hunger"; depression, diminished supply of confidence. They mention the social pressures from family members, peers and friends in the child-bearing majority, made to feel that their own choice perhaps indicated "a character flaw." As Tim Kreider points out in his essay "The End of the Line," we are probably the only species for whom this is a choice: "All living things in this planet have a simple two-part mission: to (1) survive long enough to (2) self-replicate. It is a complex animal indeed, arguably one too highly evolved for its own good, that consciously declines to fulfill one of its few basic biological imperatives." Just how useful are these essays for anyone now teetering on the knife-edge of indecision? Geoff Dyer indirectly points out one major (though perhaps unavoidable) flaw in the anthology: what we have here is a collection of sixteen writers addressing the question; hardly a representative cross-section of the general population.


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I stared at him. He stared right back.
It was always special, but something felt different tonight.
He leaned in and I felt my hands get clammy.
Up close his eyes were huge.
The blood was rushing to my head, all thoughts gone.
The way true love showed?
My heart was racing, a din in my ears.
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Q: Как найти пропущенный ключ в массиве с конца? Ниже короткий пример массива, в реальности он может достигать милионы значений, желательно находить с максимальной скоростью.
Пропущеных может быть много, нужно только один с конца, из примера ниже пропущеный это 127.
$array = [
  121 => 'test',
  123 => 'test',
  124 => 'test',
  125 => 'test',
  126 => 'test',
  128 => 'test',
  129 => 'test',
];
arsort($array);
$result = false;
foreach ($array as $key => $value) {
    if (!isset($array[$key--])) {
        $result = $key;
    }
}
var_dump($result); // выводит false

A: Первое, что получилось:)
$array = [
  121 => 'test',
  123 => 'test',
  124 => 'test',
  125 => 'test',
  126 => 'test',
  128 => 'test',
  129 => 'test',
];

$cur = NULL;
$arr = array_keys($array); // получаем ключи
rsort($arr); // sort по убыванию

foreach( $arr as $val )
{
   if( is_null($cur) )
   {
     $cur = $val;
     continue;
   }
   if( $val == $cur ) { continue; } // одинаковые ключи
   if( $val+1 != $cur )
   {
     $val = $val + 1;
     print("Found number: $val\n");
     break;
   }
   $cur = $val;
}

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Q: Autodesk Inventor add-in blocked devs,
previously i started a project to make an Autodesk Inventor Add-in. i have written a piece of simple code on Autodesk's "simpleAddin" and have loaded it into the inventor, everything was fine.
then i tried to create add-in myself, i think everything in code is fine, while yet i have just copied the code from "simpleaddin", the only problem is that now inventor blocks the add-in to load automatically on start-up.
i have signed the .dll file and also tied to add the certificate to trusted certificates but it still shows this message :
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2- while installing the add-in certificate must be copied to windows trusted certificates using certificate manager or CMD


Ten young Koori men are preparing to sail from Sydney to Cairns learning about Culture and gaining Maritime qualifications on the way.
The East Coast Passage continues the success of twenty years of Tribal Warrior Maritime training which has seen hundreds of young people find employment in the Maritime Industry, including our own tourism business on Sydney Harbour.
On the voyage another twenty young people from Palm Island and Yarrabah will also participate in Maritime Training bringing employment and business opportunities to these communities.
Supporting the East Coast Passage are Babana Aboriginal and People Plus Australia. Together we seek to empower young Indigenous people by reinforcing Cultural connections and providing them with training opportunities and pathways that will see them realise their strengths and embrace their place and potential as leaders.
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Creep Show brings together John Grant with the dark analogue electro of Wrangler (Stephen Mallinder / Phil Winter / Benge) and following their debut album Mr Dynamite last year, they're now announcing a new live show which will be packed with experimental pop and surreal funk.
Mr Dynamite, which was voted 2018 Album Of The Yearby Electronic Sound Magazine, was recorded in Cornwall with a lifetime's collection of drum machines and synthesisers assembled by Benge and explored by every member of Creep Show. There's a real sense of freedom in the shackles-off grooves, channelling the early pioneering spirit of the Sugarhill Gang through wires and random electric noise.
'Dazzling . . . Mr Dynamite combines something genuinely sinister with a sense of fun, and far from being a whimsical side project for its members, it can be regarded as a landmark release for all of them." The Quietus
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March 30, 2014 by Noah Stewart
Toward a definition of the "police procedural"
My most recent post, "The End of the Golden Age?", attracted more comment and attention than anything I've ever displayed here (offhand, I'd say the comments section is four times the size of the article). Thank you to the pundits who took the trouble to share their facts and opinions.
In the course of that discussion, one smaller point arose; it seems as though there was a great deal of difference of opinion as to what constitutes a "police procedural" novel, and when and by whom the first ones were written. Although I don't think I'm the type to generate controversy merely for its own sake, it does seem like this is something that can be hashed out to the profit of scholarship; I intend to propose a definition and some boundaries based on my experience and personal preferences, and then stand back and (I hope) watch my better-informed peers tell me exactly where I've gone wrong.
Ordinarily I wouldn't consider analyzing works that I don't have immediately to hand, or know so well that I can talk about their details without a reference copy to check. However, I generally only discuss one work at a time; this piece, of necessity, has to deal with dozens of works and although my collection is large, it's not perfect. There are works mentioned here that I have only heard discussed, but I'm sufficiently aware of their details that I know they have to be part of this analysis. So this is not meant to be authoritative; this is meant to be what I'd call at the office a "concept draft". I am already aware that parts of my initial contribution are inadequate, and it's meant to be filled out in a discussion by others.
I've always found that a good place to start to define a term is by looking at how other people define it and then teasing out the underlying logic. To that end, here's Wikipedia's definition of "police procedural":
"The police procedural is a subgenre of detective fiction which attempts to convincingly depict the activities of a police force as they investigate crimes. While traditional detective novels usually concentrate on a single crime, police procedurals frequently depict investigations into several unrelated crimes in a single story. While traditional mysteries usually adhere to the convention of having the criminal's identity concealed until the climax (the so-called whodunit), in police procedurals, the perpetrator's identity is often known to the audience from the outset (the inverted detective story). Police procedurals depict a number of police-related topics such as forensics, autopsies, the gathering of evidence, the use of search warrants and interrogation."
Anthony Boucher
Well, there's enough to be sorted through there to occupy me for quite a long post, I think. I will note that Wikipedia, in the same article, suggests that "In 1956, in his regular New York Times Book Review column, mystery critic Anthony Boucher, noting the growing popularity of crime fiction in which the main emphasis was the realistic depiction of police work, suggested that such stories constituted a distinct sub-genre of the mystery, and, crediting the success of Dragnet for the rise of this new form, coined the phrase "police procedural" to describe it." The paragraph finishes with the "citation needed" tag indicating that the statement is unsubstantiated by a citation; I have found in the past that these tags are signposts to statements that may or may not be accurate when researched thoroughly. I have no access to Boucher's New York Times work of 1956 to verify this one way or the other, but it does sound like the kind of neologism he was capable of coining; I'll provisionally accept it until I see evidence to the contrary. The important point here is that the phrase itself was invented in 1956; anything before that point cannot be retroactively labeled, but, if it fits the definition, must be called a "proto-police procedural".
Wikipedia's definition focuses on differentiating the procedural from the "traditional detective novel" and "traditional mystery"; what it's saying is that the plots of procedurals contain multiple strands (unlike the straight-line plot of many detective novels) and that they are "often" told in the style of the inverted detective story. Let's see if we can sort out a few strands of logic from this, and I'll add a few of my own.
Police procedurals depict the activities of a police force as it investigates crimes. Frequently this means that the story is told from the point of view of multiple police officers.
Police procedurals depict a number of techniques that police officers use to do their work (forensics, autopsies, the gathering of evidence, the use of search warrants and interrogation). These techniques are represented accurately and based on research into real-life techniques.
In police procedurals, the (putative) identity of the criminal is sometimes indicated to the reader long before the end of the story — and sometimes not.
Police procedurals are meant to be realistic, or to seem realistic; the characters in the story are human, with both faults and talents, and the events of the story depict failure as well as success.
In police procedurals, police officers are frequently depicted as having personal lives and relationships that may or may not become intertwined with their investigations.
In police procedurals, the work of police officers is depicted such that, as a group, they will be involved with multiple crimes at the same time in various stages of the process.
With these six principles in mind, let's examine a number of possibilities that have been suggested as being possible members of the category, holding them up to these boundaries and seeing if they pass or fail. Police procedural stories can be told in different media forms (novels, short stories, films) and thus I haven't eliminated any story because of the medium in which it was presented.
Examples for Consideration
(a) Various "Humdrum" practitioners and early stories generally thought of as detective novels, all published before 1947
As noted above, even if any of these stories meets the six criteria above, they could not be, strictly speaking, "police procedurals" because the term was not yet invented. They might qualify as "proto-procedurals".
Specific suggestions (from the comments on my recent Golden Age post, Wikipedia, and other Internet-based sources) include:
The Cask by Freeman Wills Crofts (1920) and others of his novels including The Loss of the 'Jane Vosper' (1936) and Six Against The Yard (1936)
The Cask (and others of the adventures of Inspector French) seems to me to be very close to a proto-procedural, but I think ultimately it fails. I'm going to rely on the authority of Curtis Evans, author of Masters of the "Humdrum" Mystery and an expert on Crofts's work, who states in the comments to my Golden Age post below that "Crofts didn't know beans about police procedure, to be honest". My sense is that, although many of the criteria of the procedural are met more closely than many other authors', his books therefore fail criterion #2. In addition, in my opinion, the Inspector French novels are tightly focused on this gentleman and don't contain enough information (or especially viewpoint observations) about his subordinates' investigations to meet criterion #1.
I've read almost all of Crofts and have generally considered him to have written "detective stories" — which I define as stories about the activities and thoughts of a detective who is detecting a crime — rather than proto-procedurals. I've never read Six Against The Yard; I gather that it is a group effort of the Detection Club wherein a fiction writer creates the story of a crime and then a commentator talks about how the crime's investigation would be approached by real-life police officers. Crofts's contribution, I understand, is one of the six fictional stories.
I'll pause here to suggest that many, many works of the Golden Age mystery can be differentiated by parsing criterion #1. Many such works chronicle the investigations of a detective who is employed by a police force, but the story is closely focused upon that single police officer and thus, to me, are detective stories rather than proto-procedurals. Consider, for instance, the Inspector Alleyn stories of Ngaio Marsh; these are stories about Alleyn himself. Inspector Fox never speaks in his own voice and all other police officers in the books are nonentities. This to me is a crucial differentiation.
Crofts's Inspector French stories also appear to fail criterion #6 in that only one crime is investigated at a time, but I don't regard this as crucial. In stories of the period, it seems to me that Scotland Yard's procedure is represented as assigning an officer to a single case and allowing him to pursue it until it is resolved, without asking him to attend to other duties. If this story were set in the United States, and the activities of the police were depicted as they are here, I think it would be more clear that it failed criterion #6.
The Duke of York's Steps as by "Henry Wade" (Major Sir Henry Lancelot Aubrey-Fletcher) (1929) and others including Lonely Magdalen (1940)
Here, I'm going to have to let my readers speak. I honestly believe I have read The Duke of York's Steps, decades ago, but its details are completely lost to me. I had its major elements recalled to me by this review of it, in an interesting blog called At the Scene of the Crime, but since I don't own a copy of the book and am unable to immediately refresh my memory, this is all I can offer. Similarly I'm relatively unfamiliar with the rest of this author's stories.
McKee of Centre Street by Helen Reilly (1934) and others of her Inspector McKee novels
Although I have read my way through Reilly's oeuvre, it was many years ago, I've forgotten quite a few of the details, and I don't have copies of most of her books at hand to refresh my memory. (There's a daunting pile of more than a hundred boxes in my spare room where I have a bunch of her paperbacks, I'm sure, but I'm probably not going to reach them for a decade or so unless by happy accident.) I have to say that a book whose detective is named in the book's title seems to me to be quite focused upon that individual and not upon the stories of his staff. I do recall, though, that McKee's subordinates have names, faces, and personalities, which is unusual for works of the period. I'm unable to say whether or not this particular novel meets criterion #1, but that's where I would be focusing my assessment. Similarly, my memory tells me that the details of investigative technique are glossed over and not presented except as results; "The fingerprints came back" sort of thing.
In a general sense, I never thought of Helen Reilly as being interested in police procedure; to me, she's part of a group of authors, mostly women, who write what I think of as "brownstone mysteries". These are set among the upper classes and we are meant to learn as much about their clothes, furniture, personalities, daily lives, and sexual peccadillos as we are about the activities of police officers.
The "Fire Marshal Pedley" stories as by "Stewart Sterling" (Prentice Mitchell), including Five Alarm Funeral (1942).
I've read a number of these novels and, although I am sympathetic to the idea that they are closely related to the police procedural in form, I have to say that ipso facto a police procedural must be about police officers. These stories therefore fail criterion #1.
Although it was not mentioned in the context, I've found a reference to "a series of nine stories [as by Sterling] in the legendary magazine, Black Mask, which were labeled "Special Squad" stories. The 1939-1942 series highlighted different "special" squads from homicide to the bomb squad. I have yet to read any of the series but the descriptions make them sound like examples of early police procedurals." I also have not read any of these stories.
Pietr-le-Letton (The Strange Case of Peter the Lett) by Georges Simenon (1931), the first Inspector Maigret story
I've never been sure why this long, long series of stories is not automatically assigned into the police procedural category; possibly their only reason for non-inclusion is that they are focused quite strongly on Inspector Maigret. But I suspect another reason is, simply, that they are not American, and the sub-genre of the police procedural is felt to be an American invention — mostly by American critics and commentators, I may add. This is not a blind spot restricted to the police procedural; another such baffling American appropriation is the noir genre, even though the name itself is borrowed from French.
I haven't enjoyed much about these novels, to the great dismay of my friends who are aficionados; I don't know much about them and, after reading a handful, haven't continued to track them down. (I lived in Paris for a short time; they seem realistic, but to me a bit dull. And they were not improved for me by reading them in French; the level of language, however, is suitable for the intermediate linguist and you will learn some interesting slang if you keep at it.) Nevertheless my recollection is that they strongly represent the individual characters and viewpoints of Maigret's subordinates. Maigret himself has a personal life that threads strongly through the books; Madame Maigret has her own case, at one point. There doesn't seem to be much in the way of procedure presented. However, psychology and the art of the investigative interview are indeed part of police procedure. There's a case to be made that these are proto-procedurals, I think, but I'll defer to people who know more about them than I.
Frankly, I've never been able to stomach more than a bit of Wallace; I know he's important to the crime fiction genre, it's just that each individual book loses my attention about chapter 3 and, try though I might, I cannot resuscitate it. They all seem to be indifferently written and although the individual activities of each plot appear to be potentially exciting, they are telegraphed so obviously that I inevitably find myself skipping to the final chapters and thinking, "Yes, just as I thought." At any rate, I'll have to leave the analysis of Wallace's inclusion in this genre to those more knowledgeable, and strong-willed, than myself. I very much doubt, though, that Wallace researched anything at all beyond the level of reading newspapers and other people's detective stories, and I'd be assessing these primarily based on criterion #2.
I'm not particularly aware of which works of Wallace might be considered as proto-procedurals; suggestions are welcome.
Inspector West Takes Charge, by John Creasey (1940), the first Roger West novel
Similarly, I've never been able to take much of John Creasey; to quote Truman Capote, "That's not writing, that's typing." I have to say that authors like Freeman Wills Crofts and Henry Wade are far more able to hold my attention than Creasey and Wallace, no matter how much spurious excitement they try to inject into their books; Creasey and Wallace, to me, far more accurately deserve the appellation "humdrum". If any of my readers have managed to finish this or any other Creasey volume, feel free to comment. (And before you take keyboard to hand to berate me, yes, I gave a bunch of his books a good try, a couple from each of his series, and they leave me cold.)
(b) Specific authors and/or stories that have been identified as being police procedurals, in the period 1947-1960
The first five entries in this list — Dragnet, Lawrence Treat, Hilary Waugh, Ed McBain and Dell Shannon — seem to me to be absolutely essential to an understanding of the modern police procedural, regardless of where you decide for yourself the sub-genre started.
Dragnet (radio series, 1949-1957)
Through the excellent work of the Old Time Radio Researchers Group and through the medium of archive.org, you can experience every available episode of this radio program by accessing this link. The researchers of the OTRRG are meticulous in providing the best available recordings and the accompanying essay is worth your attention, perhaps even more than the Wikipedia article.
I believe the radio version of Dragnet is a significant contribution — if not the first example — of what we're trying to define here as the police procedural. To the best of my knowledge, it meets every one of the criteria I've outlined; although nos. 5 and 6 may be less thoroughly met, the de-emphasis of the personal lives of the detectives might be an attempt to differentiate the program from its more high-strung competitors, and the listener may feel that experiencing these brief stories on a weekly basis may be a way of indicating that the team of detectives works on all kinds of crimes but merely tells one story at a time.
Note that, above, Anthony Boucher is quoted as saying that his invention of the term "police procedural" is partly based on the success of Dragnet. I'm ready to accept that Dragnet is the seminal work of the police procedural and its popularity influenced Waugh, McBain and Shannon to create works in this vein to meet the public's desire for more stories of this nature.
V as in Victim by Lawrence Treat (1945) et seq.
I don't have a copy of this at hand and cannot comment, since my memory of it and his other books with similar titles is some 20 years in the past. I will say that I haven't gone back to re-read these books because my recollection tells me that I didn't enjoy them very much the first time around. It must be said, though, that I didn't realize at the time that they were important to the sub-genre of the police procedural and, the next time a volume comes to hand in his "[Letter of the alphabet] as in [Alliterative noun]" series, I'll give it a good shot.
Last Seen Wearing by Hillary Waugh, (1952)
I've re-read this novel within the last couple of years when a copy crossed my path but have no copy immediately at hand. I admit that I had this book stored in my head as the answer to the trivia question, "What book started the police procedural?" but, like so many of these ideas, I stored up the datum years ago and never bothered to examine it in the way I'm here getting rolling. I believe I grasped the idea by reading Julian Symons's Bloody Murder, which refers to it favourably.
This book chronicles the investigation of the disappearance of a young woman student from her small college campus. I think the reason why this novel was considered so important at its time was that it attempted to approach the crime novel differently; it is a real-time chronicle of an investigation where you are aware of everything that the police are thinking at the time that they are thinking it. All evidence is available to you, as are all inferences drawn from it, and the police go down false trails, are occasionally stymied, and misinterpret evidence that they later re-examine with a different idea in mind. The identity of the criminal is obvious at about the three-quarters point and this person is a minor character in the novel; the police do not interview or approach the criminal until they have accumulated enough evidence to make an arrest.
I think part of the reason I enjoyed this book so much is that it offers the reader the same kind of experience as the classic detective story; we are given excerpts from a diary kept by the victim early in the book, and after accumulating evidence that points in various directions, a re-examination of the diary proves significant. The reader is misled just as thoroughly as are the police and there is a nice "aha!" moment available when you realize the perspective from which you have to read the diary's language. I'm being coy here to protect your enjoyment if you haven't read this book; you should read it, and I think you will enjoy it. Another reason I thought this book was different than its contemporary detective novels is that the activities of the police are presented in painstaking and very nearly boring detail, something like the efforts of the Humdrum school exemplified by Freeman Wills Crofts; more is made, though, of false trails and false leads, and the police are portrayed as being somewhat less competent and intelligent than in the works of Crofts.
Police officers have told me that if the public actually knew how boring police work truly is, there wouldn't be a cop show left on television. Waugh manages to make boring details interesting. Regardless of whether it's the first police procedural or not, it is an important novel in this genre and deserves your attention.
Cop Hater, by "Ed McBain" (Evan Hunter), (1956), the first novel in the 87th Precinct series
It may well be that the fifty-four 87th Precinct volumes of Ed McBain are the first thing that readers (and viewers) think of when they think of police procedurals. The franchise has survived the death of its creator; I am informed that there may well be another television reboot of this series in the near future (as of 2014) and they have generated more material as a media platform than even the Dragnet series, I believe. Certainly most critics would agree that they are the highest-quality materials available in this genre. They are sensitive, intelligent, beautifully written, realistic, unexpected, quirky, technically accurate, and ground-breaking in the extreme.
This specific volume introduces the principal characters of Detective Steve Carella and his "deaf-mute" wife Teddy (whom he marries at the end of this first volume). Three detectives at the 87th Precinct of fictional city "Isola" are murdered in a very short period of time, and Carella investigates; the personal lives of the detectives are just as important as the details of investigation, forensics, etc. The central premise of the novel is a clever one that, like so much else in detective fiction, was first invented by Agatha Christie but is used here in an inventive way. The book was filmed in 1958. The reading public supported this franchise through 54 volumes until the author's death in 2005 and many readers still cherish the central characters as — well, as close to friends as a fictional character can be.
Case Pending, as by "Dell Shannon" (Elizabeth Linington), (1960), the first novel in the Lt. Luis Mendoza/LAPD series
Although it's clear that critics, commentators, and the everyday reader would unquestioningly assign the title of "police procedural" to this series, my instinct is to disagree. However, I cannot differ sufficiently to be determined to exclude them from the definition, although they certainly fail my criterion #2. Linington did no more research than would be involved in uncritically reading the work of other novelists or listening to retired police officers shoot the shit in a bar. Nevertheless it is clear that they were conceived by the author and accepted by her readers as police procedurals, and in that sense I will agree with their inclusion in the definition. They're police procedurals, it's just that they're very, very poor ones. They're similar to the 87th Precinct series as long as you don't require common sense, writing skill, technical accuracy, correct syntax, or originality, and you are prepared to put up with an unbelievable amount of racism, sexism, classism, homophobia, jingoism, religious bigotry, and generalized disdain for almost everyone who isn't a white, Christian, American, heterosexual upper-class male Republican with far-right political views. I've given an early book in this series a thorough analysis, found here, and it goes into greater detail about precisely why and how these books are offensive.
Fabian of the Yard (1954-1955), possibly the first British TV police drama.
Gideon's Day, as by "J.J. Marric" (John Creasey), (1955), the first George Gideon novel
The "Chief Inspector Harry Martineau of Scotland Yard" series by Maurice Procter, beginning with Hell is a City (1954) and ending in 1968
I've never viewed any episodes of "Fabian of the Yard" or read the stories of Maurice Procter, to my recollection; I'm told they would probably qualify in this category. I've read a couple of the George Gideon novels and viewed a couple of episodes of the '60s television productions and the 1958 film within the franchise; as I said above about the rest of Creasy's work, I didn't find these stories all that worthwhile. However, it's possible that they are important works in the history of the British police procedural.
(c) Post-1960, further novels in existing police procedural series and/or new works
Whatever the merits or criteria for inclusion within the definition of "police procedural", all of these works post-date Boucher's definition of the genre and are generally considered to fall within its boundaries. I include them here for the information of anyone who is coming late to this genre and wishes to experience works that are generally considered to be good examples of this form. I can't say that I would recommend that anyone deliberately read their way through the work of Elizabeth Linington, but chacun à son goût. (I read most or all of them at a very young age when book club editions of her work were omnipresent and I was living in an environment not oversupplied with English-language libraries.) I highly recommend the 87th Precinct novels, Sjöwall and Wahlöö, and whatever works of Baantjer you can find in English. Some of the television series listed below may not qualify because the police officers only investigate one case at a time; you may or may not find this significant. I have tried to list television series which are generally considered to be of superior quality and you can make your own decisions.
Dragnet (television series, 1951-1959; 1967-1970; 1989-1990; 2003)
The "Sgt. Ivor Maddox" series by Elizabeth Linington, beginning with Greenmask (1964).
The "Vic Varallo" series by "Lesley Egan" (Elizabeth Linington), beginning with The Borrowed Alibi (1962).
A long list of 87th Precinct novels as by "Ed McBain", 1956-2005, as well as made-f0r-TV movies, a television series, comic books, etc., connected with this franchise (see Wikipedia for a complete article).
The New Centurions by Joseph Wambaugh (1970) and other novels.
Hill Street Blues, an American television series that ran from 1981-1987.
NYPD Blue, an American television series that ran from 1993-2005.
Police Story, an American television series that ran from 1973-1978.
The Wire, an American television series that ran from 2002-2008.
Prime Suspect, a British television series that ran from 1991-2006.
A number of Australian series including Blue Heelers (1994-2006) and Water Rats (1996-2001).
The Dutch-language novels of A. C. Baantjer (and a well-received television series) about a police team led by officer De Cock (in English, "cook"), 1963-2008.
The "Martin Beck" novels of Maj Sjöwall and Per Wahlöö, from Roseanna (1965) to The Terrorists (1975).
If I were to dig more deeply into this topic than I already have, I would be investigating modern television and film productions more thoroughly. There are a number of different television series that may or may not qualify; many of them would fail for me on criterion #6, in that programmes like Castle (2009-at least 2014) focus on a single case at a time. The three series beginning with CSI seem to me too focused upon the forensic-science aspect of police work, but that might be coloured by the fact that I'm unable to watch David Caruso for more than 30 seconds without reaching for my remote control. Others that come to mind include the huge Law and Order franchise with its various spin-offs and the Indian television series C.I.D. (1998 to at least 2014). And, indeed, almost any of the huge number of television series based around the activities of police officers may or may not qualify, and would require closer attention. Wikipedia lists a huge page of "police television dramas", and I'm not familiar with many of them.
Preliminary conclusions
It seems likely to me at this point in my analysis that the premiere episode of the radio program Dragnet, on June 3, 1949, is likely to be the first thing that fits the complete six-point definition of "police procedural" found above — even though, as I said, the term wasn't invented until 1956. There are many stories before that point in time that very nearly qualify. As is common in these situations, it may not actually be very useful to pinpoint this or that work as being the crucial work; possibly the most important thing that happened in this context was Anthony Boucher's coining of the phrase itself, which solidified the concept as a sub-genre of detective fiction. The rest may merely be material for a timeline.
I'm not sure whether I will get any comments on this at all; my readers can be a quirky bunch and only comment when it suits them. But this is the first time I've presented material with which I'm not absolutely familiar and asked for comment from those better-informed than I am, so feel free to have your say, ladies and gentlemen.
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How far away are Chelsea from reaching top form?
Does Chelsea's season remain a Mission: Impossible? Dan Levene takes a looks at a side still some distance from cruise control...
Dan Levene
Chelsea's Brazilian-born Spanish striker Diego Costa (4th L) celebrates after scoring (Image: Olly Greenwood/APF/Getty)
This was a much-improved performance from Chelsea.
The positives were, far and away, a newly enlivened Eden Hazard – showing all the right moves, as his feet danced in that defence-defying way that has been absent for so long; and a solid and controlling display from Nemanja Matic.
Chelsea certainly had a few good men.
The biggest negative was Diego Costa, who despite his goal, was often one of the outsiders when chances arose.
Jose Mourinho was right that Chelsea could have scored three, four or five – but that wasn't down to poor luck, or officiating, but a profligacy in front of goal that continues to blight the side's performances.
So, with false dawns going back as far as roughly the mid-point of the last title-winning season, and the 0-5 freak win at Swansea, does this mean the firm is back on form?
Is this the long-awaited, and oft-cited, turning of the corner for Chelsea?
The initial chances of stringing a run together are good, with the benefit of what should be a straightforward 90 minutes against Maccabi Tel Aviv in Haifa on Tuesday.
Whatever the outcome there, it will of course count for little once it comes the Sunday lunchtime trip to White Hart Lane being a very different prospect.
In pictures: Chelsea's win over Norwich
Chelsea vs Norwich
Spurs were rampant at the weekend against West Ham; though a return from the even more distant Baku, a full 48 hours after Chelsea have unpacked their Israeli duty-frees, is not going to help their preparation.
Already, I've seen people suggesting Chelsea dust-off John Mikel Obi for a side-passing masterclass, and an attempt at a shutout.
Tottenham, of course, is where all of this started: with the 5-3 New Years Day hangover, after the cocktail party before.
Looking at the two sides right now, the only things really standing between logic and a similar scoreline is that it's difficult to see where Chelsea might pull three goals from.
Certainly, a performance of the order that overcame Norwich will not be enough, and Mourinho will need to locate reserves in his side, of the sort that have only really been revealed against Arsenal this campaign, in order to achieve the win that is fast becoming mandatory if a top four finish is to follow.
A Saturday evening win at home to Bournemouth would usually be considered within the grasp of most sides of Chelsea's pedigree, and the following final Champions League group stage match at home to Porto could already be deemed more or less for exhibition purposes should both sides win their games in this penultimate round.
The title, written off by most who follow Chelsea a long while ago, was deemed by Mourinho to be 'Mission: Impossible' – saying that Tom Cruise might be able to do it from here, but that he couldn't.
He insisted a top four finish, despite the steep mathematical curve needed to achieve it, was still possible.
Though, on the basis of this performance from Costa, reaching that target may require some risky business, showing the colour of their money in January for a new top gun.


We just returned from a fantastic trip to California. We got to spend time with my brother and his family. Jade was so excited to be with Asher again. When we parted ways Jade said that she wants Asher to come and live with us. I told her it would be great if they lived near us. She said that near us was not close enough, she wants Asher to live in our house. These cute little blondies had a great time together. Hopefully we'll see them again soon.
Thanks Tom and Anne for letting us stay with you for a couple of days. We love you and miss you!


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Guest Review: Sunrise Crossing by Jodi Thomas
Posted September 26, 2016 by Tracy in Reviews | 0 Comments
Reviewer: Tracy
Sunrise Crossing by Jodi Thomas
Series: Ransom Canyon #4
Also in this series: A Christmas Affair (Ransom Canyon #6.5), Mistletoe Miracles (Ransom Canyon #7), Christmas in Winter Valley
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Yancy Grey is slowly putting his life back together after serving time for petty theft. As he rebuilds an old house, he finally has a sense of stability, but he can't stop thinking of himself as just an ex-con. Until one night, he finds a mysterious dark-haired beauty hiding in his loft. But who is she, and what secret is she protecting?
The art gallery Parker Lacey manages is her life—she has no time for friends, and certainly not lovers. But when her star artist begs Parker for help, she finds herself in a pickup truck, headed for the sleepy town of Crossroads. A truck driven by a strong, silent cowboy…
Gabe Snow has been a drifter since he left Crossroads at seventeen after a violent incident. When he accepts a job in his hometown, he'll have to decide whether he can put the worst night of his life behind him and build a future in the community that raised him.
Parker Lacey is an art gallery owner who loves what she does and doesn't have any plans on stopping until she's dead. She's 37 and since everyone in her family dies young – she's not planning on being around that long. When she's in the LA airport on a trip she runs into one of her artists who is not having a good life. After hearing Tori's story Parker decides to help her out and helps her get away to a place called Crossroads, Texas where Parker owns a house. She always thought she'd use it as a getaway but she's never gotten away. She helps Tori escape for a while and is happy to do it.
Parker is having pain in her knee and back and knows that it's cancer as that's what both of her parents died from. She goes in for tests and after seeing the look on the doctor's face she doesn't let him tell her what's wrong before she's out of there. She decides that she needs an adventure before she dies so she gets things in order at the gallery and heads to Crossroads herself. She gets there with the help of her neighbor, Clint Montgomery, and their tenuous friendship ends up turning into the greatest adventure of her life.
Tori is the artist who is trying to escape her life. She's been a renowned painter since she was 15 years old but she's 24 now and feels like she's in prison. After her father died and her mother remarried her stepfather drove her to do more and more and more. She's tired and hates that he has guardianship over her and her money. She doesn't care about the money so much as her freedom to live how she wants. While she's hiding out in Crossroads she loves walking and ends up in Yancy's workshed. Once the two meet they become closer than either thought possible. What started out as the two just working on wood for his house remodeling project became much, much more. Unfortunately Tori's stepfather wants his cash cow back and has the authorities, FBI and even bounty hunters out looking for her and he'll take her, dead or alive.
Gabe left Crossroads when he was just a kid and was beaten and forced out by his own family. He was trying to run away with his love but neither family wanted them together. He never went back to Crossroads and now that he's a bounty hunter and back to get Tori he's seeing it with different eyes. He finds that the family he thought was all dead isn't and he's got a relative he never knew about. That one person changes his whole outlook on live and makes him determined to live a better life.
I have to say that when I agreed to read Sunrise Crossing I wasn't sure if it would work as a standalone. I haven't read the other books in the Ransom Canyon series but I'm happy to say that you can read SC and not have a clue about the previous books and still really enjoy the book.
I love the way that Jodi Thomas takes an unlikely collection of characters, puts them all together and makes an awesome story out of their lives and loves. Tori, Yancy, Parker, Clint, Gabe – all of them were such different people but Thomas brought them in and made them into a cohesive group. I also love the way that Thomas brings townspeople into the story. Even though the books aren't about them they play a large part and it gives the story a more homey feel, imho.
Tori and Yancy were awesome together. They were quiet artistic people and got on well together from the start. Yancy had had a tough life and though he'd had first dates – never got a second with anyone. He loved so much about Tori and just let her be herself which was exactly what she needed to heal from her home life.
Parker and Clint – I could not think of a more unlikely pairing. He's a gruff, quiet, rough and tumble cowboy and she's a city girl with a gallery, designer clothes and not a lot of friends. Parker really needed Clint's quiet patience in her life- someone steady to lean on who would be there for her no matter what. I loved how Thomas slowly got these two together and made it work. He was so sweet and was just perfect for her.
There was also a very small third romance in the book with one of the deputy sheriff's that was quite cute as well and that added another lovely element to the story.
Besides the wonderful romances there was the suspense portion of the book having to do with Tori. This is where Gabe came in and we got to know his story about his life in Crossroads. It was moving and horrifying and I loved that what he discovered in Crossroads changed him. He had hardened himself from feeling and life and coming back broke the ice around his heart and made him want to be a better person. It was such a good part of the story and I was so happy that Thomas added this part in.
Overall I really enjoyed this book. Thomas is one of my favorite authors and I plan on going back and reading all of the Ransom Canyon books. I'm sure I'll end up loving the Ransom Canyon books as much as I love her other books.
By Jodi Thomas
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