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Career Killers: "Adore" by the Smashing Pumpkins
Mike Love may be a good rock 'n roll heel, but Billy Corgan is an actual heel. The longtime wrestling fan and eventual promoter and on-air authority figure made a conscious decision, from the beginning, to be the bad guy. "In the early years of the Smashing Pumpkins, I saw that I was going to be treated as an outsider," he told Rolling Stone in 2016. "So rather than play along, which is what you're supposed to do, I decided to play heel, in wrestling parlance, and have fun with it… I'd rather be that heel than the babyface who goes along to get along."
He did a great job. Despite his obvious talent (the Pumpkins singer and lead guitarist wrote almost all of the songs and played, pretty much, everything except for drums on the band's first two albums), Corgan became one of the least likable people in music. He tossed off arrogant quotes to the music press more easily than Ted DiBiase threw his money around to move to the front of the line at an emergency room, close down a public pool or buy himself a championship belt because he was upset he couldn't win the actual one. He treated his bandmates like employees, hiring and firing them at will or blaming them for breaking up the band when he was always on the one in charge. And he certainly wasn't humble. "Do I belong in the conversation about the best artists in the world? My answer is yes, I do," he said to Rolling Stone in 2010.
So like watching the hated heel get his comeuppance, there was quite a bit of schadenfreude in seeing Corgan fail. And with 1998's Adore, Corgan did so in spectacular fashion, bringing his band's momentum to a screeching halt and ending its run as one of the biggest and most popular alternative rock bands in the world.
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Career Killers: "Mötley Crüe"
For most of the 1980s and early 90s, Mötley Crüe were riding high — both literally and figuratively. The band recorded and toured relentlessly, earning them a devoted fan base and a string of multi-platinum albums, hit singles and popular videos.
Off stage, they engaged in enough debauchery that their VH1 Behind the Music episode almost singlehandedly turned that series into a hit while setting the stage for their best-selling tell-all autobiography, The Dirt (adapted into a Netflix movie in 2019). Nothing could stop them. Not lead singer Vince Neil getting into an accident while drunk and killing his passenger, Hanoi Rocks drummer Nicholas "Razzle" Dingley. Not bassist and primary songwriter Nikki Sixx OD-ing on heroin, being pronounced dead, revived with adrenaline, and then OD-ing again. Not Sixx and drummer Tommy Lee alleging raping a woman at a party (Sixx later claimed he may have embellished or made up the story during a low point in his life). Not guitarist Mick Mars suffering from a debilitating form of arthritis for most of his adult life. Everything they touched seemed to turn to gold (or more accurately, platinum) and if it didn't, it was probably because they wanted to snort, drink or screw it. In a word, they were bulletproof.
In 1992, that all came crashing down. The band was coming off the dual successes of 1989's Dr. Feelgood and 1991's greatest hits compilation Decade of Decadence and were hard at work on their next album when Neil quit/was fired. The band promptly hired John Corabi, lead singer and rhythm guitarist of L.A. band The Scream and set about working on what would become 1994's self titled album. With the music industry changing around them, the newly inspired Crüe updated their sound and recorded a bunch of songs that were heavier, both lyrically and musically, than anything they had ever done before. They were confident that Mötley Crüe was their best album ever and would open up a new chapter in the band's already successful history.
And then they learned a valuable lesson about what happens when you mess with the formula.
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Breathing Is The Hardest Thing To Do
Music, Reviews
It was easy to dismiss Scott Weiland as a second-rate Eddie Vedder fronting a second-rate grunge band in the mid-to-late 90's. It was easier to dismiss him as a second-rate Axl Rose fronting a second-rate Guns N' Roses during the mid-to-late 00's. It was, perhaps, easiest of all to dismiss him as a troubled soul whose inner demons guaranteed that he'd die a premature death and go down in history as a second-rate Jim Morrison or a second-rate Kurt Cobain.
But Scott Weiland's talent was never second-rate. Not only was he a first-rate vocalist, he was one of the best front-men of his generation.
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Album Review: "New Constellation" by Toad the Wet Sprocket
Most people I spoke to responded with three words when they found out 90's alterna-pop band Toad the Wet Sprocket had reunited and were releasing a new album in October. "They're still around?"
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Do the Evolution – A Concert Review of Pearl Jam at MSG
Music, New York, Reviews
Concert Review:
It certainly seems as if Pearl Jam have mellowed in recent years. They've started making videos again. They've aligned themselves with the likes of Target, iTunes, and even the makers of Rock Band. Heck, I bought my ticket through Ticketmaster, the big, evil, corporate monster (that could get even bigger after their proposed merger with Live Nation) that Pearl Jam once accused of being a monopoly.
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Cala Liberotto is a paradisical bay not far from Orosei. The fine light grey sand unites with the turquoise water to create a fascinating interplay of colours. Stunning rocky reefs punctuate the beach and offer lots of underwater for snorkelling fans. Rich green Sardinian flora provides a beautiful background.
With idyllic bays such as Cala Goloritzè, Cala Luna and Cala Mariolu, the Gulf of Orosei is a treasure trove for nature lovers: wild, romantic rocky beaches, some of which can only be accessed via idyllic footpaths - perfect for snorkelling, climbing, bathing and admiring.
Hotel Bue Marino *** is located in a beautiful panoramic spot at a short distance from the main beach and the tourist marina of Cala Gonone. Constructed in 1959, the hotel takes its name from a cave inhabited by a Monk Seal, baptised "Bue marino" by the local fishermen.
The Hotel Nuraghe Arvu hotel is a prestigious 4 star superior hotel which is positioned in one of Sardinia's most suggestive corners. Its natural beauty, its elegant architectural style and furnishings, its functional services, its high quality cuisine and above all its Sardinian style and ancient cordial hospitality make this resort a true charmer.
The farmhouse Tenuta Su Vrau extends under a dark forest of oaks and olive trees, in a happy position overview: 60 acres of green pastures and forest crops in a comfortable and serene place, immersed in the countryside overlooking the clear sea of Sardinia. Around the farmhouse, within a few kilometers, there are white beaches and a wild and fascinating hinterland, setting for those who love nature and hiking.
This work of modern architecture is nestled in an area with an enchanting landscape among olive trees and Mediterranean macchia. The aquarium was designed by the famous architect Peter Chermayeff. It consists of 24 different tanks adapted to the needs of Sardinia's maritime ecosystems.
In Orosei there is a children's playground that is open until 20:00.
In front of the hotel Tirreno is a small bar right on the beach, where you can sip a refreshing drink and enjoy a light meal.
Sailing school open all year round with sailing lessons for all ages.
In these small towns, you can discover interesting churches, structures from the Nuragic culture and "Domus de Janas", which means "fairies' house" in Sardinian and refers to a type of rock-cut tombs.
The town of Galtellì is only nine kilometres from Orosei, and it has received the "Bandiera arancione," and Italian seal of quality in the field of environment and tourism awarded by the "Touring Club Italiano." Galtellì earned its fame as the setting of the Nobel Prize winning novel "Reeds in the Wind" by Grazia Deledda. Well worth seeing are: the ruins of the Castello di Pontes; the Roman cathedral of San Pietro; the parish church Santissimo, which houses a wooden statue of Christ from the 14th century; the ethnographic museum Sa Domo'e sos Marras; the Castello Guzzetti palace; and the "Domus de janas di malìcas," a Sardinian rock-cut tomb. Monte Tuttavista offers interesting hiking paths.
This winery is located in the middle of the triangle that forms the sea, the mountains and the hills of Orosei. The vineyards cover an area of twelve hectares in an impassable area, which is best suited for wine production. Approximately 100,000 kilos of the highest quality grapes are harvested here. In the enoteca it is possible to taste the products directly on the spot. The cafeteria also houses a restaurant worth a visit (see Restaurants).
A group of dorgalese wine farmers founded Cantina Dorgali in 1953. Due to constant growth and innovation, Cantina Dorgali has become one of the most famous brands in Sardinia today.
On the SS125, about 12 kilometres to the north of Orosei, in the locality of Cala Liberotto, the beach of the same name is found. Here you will find white coarse-grained sand and spectacular cliffs that rise up out of the water. The beach dips gently into the sea, and hence it is ideally suited for children to play. The salt lake Sos Alinos is located in the background, with the typical vegetation of reeds and agaves. The sea as transparent as glass, and near the beach, dwarf fan palms and prickly pears predominate. Surfing and underwater fishing is also possible here – or you simply plunge in and refresh yourself in the magnificently clear water.
If you follow SS 125 two more kilometres after the turn off to Cala Liberotto, then you turn off to the right and pass by the hotel Cala Moresca. The beach belonging to the camp site Cala Ginepro is straight ahead, and to the left there is Spiaggia di Sa Curcurica with its fine white sand and azure water. In the background lies the salt lake Sa Curcurica. If you wade through the lake, you can reach the Bidderosa nature reserve. On the beach you can rent sun loungers and beach umbrellas, and there are bars and restaurants.
This is a nature reserve a few kilometres to the north of Cala Ginepro. The entrance is marked with a wooden sign, and the park is run by the forestry administration. Only a limited number of cars is permitted to enter the park each day. The entry fee is about 10 Euro per vehicle. However, you can also reach the park by a foot path or wade through the salt lake Spiaggia di Sa Curcurica. The park measures roughly 530 hectares, and it was reforested with great effort over the course of many years by the Sardinian forestry authority. It features typical Mediterranean vegetation such as junipers, wild pistachios, myrtles and pines. Within the park there are five gorgeous bays that can be reached by car (4 to 7 km).
Follow SS125 farther north, and then turn right roughly 6.5 km after the signs for Cala Ginepro onto a gravel road (in poor condition!!), after roughly 2.5 km, you will reach the parking place for Spiaggia Berchida, one of the most beautiful beaches on the island. The dazzling white sandy beach and the crystal-clear sea, shimmering in all shades of blue, are nestled beautifully in the landscape. In peak season, a few bars and restaurants are available. Wild and solitary nature, an amazingly long, fine sandy beach and azure, gently sloping water make Spiaggia Berchida a dream beach. Except for the area around the car park, the beach is not crowed even in peak season and is very clean with small patches of seaweed. You absolutely must see Spiaggia Berchida!
The Via Mare leads from the centre of Orosei to a car park. The approximately 5 km long coastal section is divided into the beaches Su Barone, Isporoddai and Osalla. On the Marina di Orosei beach there is a small tourist port. From here boats start to the different bays of the Gulf of Orosei, and rubber dinghies can be hired. Visitors delight in the nature scenery and spectacular panorama: golden, partly fine, partly coarse sand and deep blue water. Even in the high season, the beach is only crowded near the car park; the remaining sections are nearly devoid of beachgoers. The beach is very clean and there is hardly any sea grass. There are bars, restaurants, shops and toilet facilities.
If you drive from Orosei about 22 kilometres northwards on the SS125, you arrive at the sign for Capo Comino. Turn right here, follow the road about 700 meters and then turn left. After about 600 meters you reach the car park. The fine, white sandy beach is bordered by the largest dunes of the province of Nuoro, where you will find untouched and wild nature and a deep blue, flat sloping sea. Even in the high season, the beach is not particularly overcrowded and quite clean. In several places, however, the beach has sea grass on it. Going north, you can find other beautiful beaches, such as Santa Lucia and La Caletta. The beaches south of Orosei South of Orosei are the famous bays of the Gulf of Orosei. Most can be reached by boat or by footpaths, some of them also by car.
On SS 125 follow the signs for Dorgali. Roughly 15 kilometres behind Orosei follow the street signs for the Grotta di Ispinigoli, pass the associated hotel and the entrance of the cave. After 4 kilometres you take a right and follow the road roughly 2.7 kilometres, and then take a gentle right. After 400 metres take another right, and after 150 metres you reach your destination. The road is very narrow at times and not in very good condition. At this beautiful location, the limestone coast of the Golf of Orosei begins to the south. The small bay Cala di Cartoe is surrounded by unspoiled nature. The beach is covered with fine, golden sand interspersed with pebbles, the water is azure and slopes gently. During peak season the beach has some visitors; however, it is not overcrowded. It is clean and there are only occasional seaweed patches.
In the Cala Gonone holiday resort, you cross the Viale Bue Marino (the signposting is not very good; however, the location is easy to find in the pine forest) and follows the panoramic road. Leave the Cala Ziu Martine behind you and go up to the end of the road. You reach the beach by steps that lead along an old path that the coal miners and shepherds used to use (if you wish, you can follow this path further to the south to reach the famous beach of Cala Luna, although the path here becomes significantly more strenuous). The small bay is located in the middle of unspoilt, wild nature; its beach consists of white, medium-sized pebbles; the sea is turquoise and flat. Since many people prefer sandy beaches, Cala Fuili is scarcely crowded even in peak season. The beach is clean, and there are very few patches of seaweed. The Nuragic tower Mannu is located nearby, and guided tours are available.
The Orosei Gulf is one of the most beautiful coastlines in the Mediterranean. Between the cliffs are enchanting caves (Grotta del Bue Marino, Grotta del Fico) and fabulous beaches (Cala Luna, Cala Sisine, Biriola Cala, Cala Mariolu, Cala Goloritzè). From June to September you can reach the Orosei Gulf by boat from the harbour of La Caletta-Siniscola drive (25 km south of San Teodoro). For the rest of the year boats depart from the harbour of Orosei or Cala Gonone (about 70 km south of San Teodoro).
On Road 125 direction Dorgali, roughly 15 kilometres from Orosei, you will see the road signs for the stalactite cave Ispinigoli. Inside the cave there is a roughly 38 metre tall stalactite stretching from the cave's floor to its ceiling. The cave arch is only partly accessible: in many places the path is blocked by rocks. Another special feature of this cave is the so-called "Abisso delle Vergini" (Abyss of the Virgins), a roughly 60 metre deep, thin shaft that connects the Grotta di Ispinigoli with the Grotta di San Giovanni Su Anzu. The name "Abyss of the Virgins" is based on a legend that the cave was a place where virgins were sacrificed in a Phoenician sacrificial fountain. In fact, however, the pieces of jewellery and human remains that have been found in the crevice point to typical burials of Nuragic populations.
The Nuragic settlement of Serra Orrios is on road 129 direction Dorgali, roughly 18 kilometres from Orosei. If you are interested in archaeology, you will find one of the largest and best preserved sites consisting of roughly one hundred cabins: in partially very simple, partially very elaborately built. The village also features two religious sites. The numerous artefacts found during different excavations span from the mid- to the late Bronze Age, and are found today in the archaeological Museum of Dorgali.
The large caves of the Dorgali coast owe their names to the Sardinian name for the monk seal, a magnificent specimen of mammal that has nearly vanished. The splendid caves of Bue Marino can be reached from Cala Gonone, Orosei, Santa Maria Navarrese, Arbatax, La Caletta or Siniscola. The 5 km long cave, divided into two branches, is visitable for around 900m along built up and illuminated passageways. The visit only follows the southern branch along a route rich in stalactites and stalagmites that offer a chromatic show of extraordinary beauty thanks to the pools of light that penetrate to the inside, enhanced by the clear waters of the large saltwater lake. This lake is among the largest in the world, at over a kilometre in surface. The walk of about 30 minutes ends on the beach known as "'seal beach"", where the monk seal gave birth to her young. The Grotte del Bue Marino can be reached by boat from different places in the Golfo di Orosei: Cala Gonone, Orosei, Santa Maria Navarrese, Arbatax, La Caletta near Siniscola.
The experienced trekking and hiking guides are able to guide clients on very interesting excursions for every level in the territory of the Supramonte as well as along the coast of the Gulf of Orosei. The objective is to get to know the historical and environmental aspects of the territory.
Here you can enjoy typical Sardinian cuisine.
Enchanting and very typical little square half way to the breath-taking Spiaggia Berchidda. It is true that the road is in a bad condition, but the courtyard is wonderful and the food is very good.
In this quaint agriturismo, the Italian "mamma" cooks herself, and all the ingredients are from their own production - from creamy ricotta over the spicy zucchini tart to the fruity Mirto. Weather permitting, meals take place under the open sky, and the view over the vineyards highlights the pleasant atmosphere. Follow the SS 125 toward Siniscola. Shortly after the turn-off towards Santa Lucia, there's a dirt road on the left to the agriturismo. The route is signposted.
Various bike routes on the Gulf of Orosei and an obstacle course for mountain bikes.
For boat trips to the most beautiful beaches, you can contact Tonino or Valentina. If you mention that you are a guest at Hr. Poggiu's house, you will surely be treated well.
The boats approach several beaches of the Gulf of Orosei, among them some of the Mediterranean's most beautiful: Cala Luna, Cala Mariolu, Cala Sisine and Cala Mariolu. It is possible to participate in a guided tour of the Grotta del Fico. Return to the port of Orosei is at 18:00, to La Caletta at 19:00.
From the port of Cala Gonone there's a taxi service that leaves at different times to Cala Luna with a visit to the caves of Blue Marino. A small cruise ship runs along the bays of the Gulf of Orosei. The ship, called Motonave Imperatrice, departures between 08.30 and 09.00 from "La Caletta" or from Orosei at 10.00. It is stops in the three most beautiful bays (Cala Luna, Cala Sisine and Cala Mariolu) and it is possible to take a guided tour of the Grotta del Fico cave. The ship return to Orosei at around 18:15, or to La Caletta at around 19:00.
Those wishing to explore the Gulf of Orosei on their own can rent a boat in Cala Gonone.
Just a few steps from the house, you will find a campground with a good restaurant.
A real secret tip is the restaurant belonging to the same name: generous rooms and wooden tables like a wine cellar from the past. Fitting to the wines of the estate, set menus can be ordered here, either with meat or with fish. Since it is an enoteca, you have, of course, the opportunity to taste the products directly on the spot.
Local cuisine in a refined atmosphere, also pizza.
Supermarket in the hotel "Degli Svizzeri"
This supermarket is located within the hotel, right at the beginning of the beach promenade.
The supermarket is located on the SS 125 near the car park for the Cala Liberotto.
In Orosei you will find various supermarkets, some of them also in Via del Mare, which leads to the Marina di Orosei beach. From Cala Liberotto, at the entrance of Orosei, shortly after the bridge.
In Orosei you will find various supermarkets, some of them also in Via del Mare, which leads to the Marina di Orosei beach. From Nuoro, at the entrance of Orosei, very close to the church of Chiesa del Rimedio.
Water sports centre in Santa Lucia (on the road to La Caletta): sailing school, windsurfing, catamarans. Here you can rent sailboats, catamarans, surfboards and canoes. Spiaggia di Santa Lucia, only with advance booking.
The Orosei Diving centre offers the opportunity to dive into the depths of the sea to explore its rich fauna and flora.
In the Gulf of Orosei, one of the most beautiful coasts in Sardinia, far from mass tourism is the wonderful sandy bay of Calaliberotto, where this property Calaliberotto lays under shady pines, divided into four newly renovated apartments. Each unit has a terrace facing the turquoise sea, whose blue shades are made even more intense by the mistral winds. Only a gate separates the house from the beautiful sandy beach. It is the ideal place for a relaxing holiday by the sea, but also for discovering the real culture and nature of Sardinia. Some interesting trekking routes begin only a few kilometres away and the nearby beaches, including the natural oasis of Biddaerosa are worthwhile a visit!
From the beautiful apartment with an outdoor terrace, you can enjoy the star sprinkled nights and the sea view through pine trees. The house, owned by two brothers, was completely renovated in 2011 and divided into 4 apartments, 2 on the ground floor and 2 on the first floor, all tastefully furnished and all with a beautiful terrace overlooking the sea. The apartment Cala Liberotto I, furnished in a modern style, is located on the ground floor and has a living room with sofa, dining table and kitchenette with an oven and a washing machine but no dishwasher. There is one double bedroom and two bedrooms with two twin beds that can be joined, two bathrooms with shower. The living-room leads out to the large terrace, which offers a beautiful view of the sea and on which you can enjoy the warm summer nights under the stars. The terrace is furnished with wooden furniture and a large umbrella which provides shade. In the garden, near the gate that leads to the beach, there are two outdoor showers which are shared with the other apartments. Also in common use with the other apartments is the stone barbecue in the back garden. Each apartment is assigned one parking space inside the property.
Enjoy the video of the apartment Cala Liberotto I!
Cala Liberotto is one of the most beautiful areas on the east coast of Sardinia. Only a stroll from the house you will find supermarkets, bars and restaurants. The village is surrounded by pine trees overlooking numerous small fine sandy coves. In addition to the beach Calaliberotto, you should visit the beautiful nearby beaches: Su Barone, Osala, Cala Ginepro, or the natural oasis of Biddaerosa which is characterized by fine silver sand and surrounded by rocks, juniper, pine trees and wild lilies, furthermore the beaches Berchida and Capo Comino with their beautiful white sand dunes. Calaliberotto is only a few kilometres from Orosei with its beautiful old town that still preserves many buildings from the Middle Ages. Craft shops and small boutiques selling local products will draw your curiosity and the scent of traditional freshly baked bread will capture your senses. Calaliberotto is also an excellent starting point for excursions and trekking to visit the area of Dorgali and Cala Gonone. In this vast area nature has created extraordinary natural monuments such as the caves of Ispinigoli and Bue Marino and some beautiful bays, among them being the famous Cala Luna. Mini-cruises to visit the caves Grotte del Bue Marino and the bay of Cala Luna via Sea start from nearby Orosei. Alternatively you can reach the village of Cala Gonone in only 40 minutes by car and here you can rent a boat or -why not?- a kayak!
Deep shades of blue, the sea in front of your houseIn the Gulf of Orosei, one of the most beautiful coasts in Sardinia, far from mass tourism is the wonderful sandy bay of Calaliberotto, where this property Calaliberotto lays under shady pines, divided into four newly renovated apartments. Each unit has a terrace facing the turquoise sea, whose blue shades are made even more intense by the mistral winds. Only a gate separates the house from the beautiful sandy beach. It is the ideal place for a relaxing holiday by the sea, but also for discovering the real culture and nature of Sardinia. Some interesting trekking routes begin only a few kilometres away and the nearby beaches, including the natural oasis of Biddaerosa are worthwhile a visit!A large terrace and a gate to the seaFrom the beautiful apartment with an outdoor terrace, you can enjoy the star sprinkled nights and the sea view through pine trees. The house, owned by two brothers, was completely renovated in 2011 and divided into 4 apartments, 2 on the ground floor and 2 on the first floor, all tastefully furnished and all with a beautiful terrace overlooking the sea. The apartment Cala Liberotto I, furnished in a modern style, is located on the ground floor and has a living room with sofa, dining table and kitchenette with an oven and a washing machine but no dishwasher. There is one double bedroom and two bedrooms with two twin beds that can be joined, two bathrooms with shower. The living-room leads out to the large terrace, which offers a beautiful view of the sea and on which you can enjoy the warm summer nights under the stars. The terrace is furnished with wooden furniture and a large umbrella which provides shade. In the garden, near the gate that leads to the beach, there are two outdoor showers which are shared with the other apartments. Also in common use with the other apartments is the stone barbecue in the back garden. Each apartment is assigned one parking space inside the property.Enjoy the video of the apartment Cala Liberotto I!The AreaCala Liberotto is one of the most beautiful areas on the east coast of Sardinia. Only a stroll from the house you will find supermarkets, bars and restaurants. The village is surrounded by pine trees overlooking numerous small fine sandy coves. In addition to the beach Calaliberotto, you should visit the beautiful nearby beaches: Su Barone, Osala, Cala Ginepro, or the natural oasis of Biddaerosa which is characterized by fine silver sand and surrounded by rocks, juniper, pine trees and wild lilies, furthermore the beaches Berchida and Capo Comino with their beautiful white sand dunes. Calaliberotto is only a few kilometres from Orosei with its beautiful old town that still preserves many buildings from the Middle Ages. Craft shops and small boutiques selling local products will draw your curiosity and the scent of traditional freshly baked bread will capture your senses. Calaliberotto is also an excellent starting point for excursions and trekking to visit the area of Dorgali and Cala Gonone. In this vast area nature has created extraordinary natural monuments such as the caves of Ispinigoli and Bue Marino and some beautiful bays, among them being the famous Cala Luna. Mini-cruises to visit the caves Grotte del Bue Marino and the bay of Cala Luna via Sea start from nearby Orosei. Alternatively you can reach the village of Cala Gonone in only 40 minutes by car and here you can rent a boat or -why not?- a kayak!
Cala Liberotto II is a charming apartment with a rooftop terrace on Sardinia's east coast. From here you have an overwhelming view of the sparkling sea and the spectacular Cala Liberotto beach, which is just a few steps from the house. Book now and have something to look forward to!


After CEO Andrew Mason gave an IPO death stare to Kara Swisher at D9, looks like Groupon has filed an S-1 to IPO, looking to raise at least $750 million. According to the form its 2010 revenues were $713 million and revenues grew 22.7X in 2010. Quarter 1 2011 revenues were at $644 million. The company lost $456 million last year and lost $146 million last quarter.
Groupon has 83.1 million subscribers, 15.8 million of which have purchased a Groupon. There have been over 70 million Groupons sold as of today with 30 million sold in 2010 and 28 million bought in the first quarter of 2011.
The round is being underwritten by Morgan Stanley and Goldman Sachs.
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Dad Hopeful Sweat From Moving Futon Masks Tears
By fourthcrown on September 3, 2015
PETER, MN— Hoping that the perspiration covering his face will hide his true emotional state, Steven Forthrite, father of first-year student Erika Forthrite, has officially finished moving his daughter into Norelius Hall.
Outside of his daughter's room, Steve mopped his face with his bucket hat, "Well, it certainly was a difficult task," he says, quickly clarifying, "The whole moving-the-futon-in process. Not that I'm leaving my daughter behind." Forthrite later added, "No, she's ready for the world," while burying his face in his sleeve.
Erika told reporters that even though the hot and humid weather made moving everything difficult, her father seemed to be perspiring even more than usual. "Yeah, my dad pretty much moved everything. I hardly saw him the entire move-in day, and now he's just walking around, dripping sweat on everything. He like, never sweats, but today I swear he's a faucet."
"Steve is such a hardworking man," Erika's mother, Caroline, said, "When we stood up to say goodbye to Erika, he sprinted out of the room so that he could check to see if we forgot anything, and pull the car up to the curb, so that it would be cold when we got back in."
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Home Cricket Betting Tips AUS vs IND Prediction - 25 Dec 2020
Australia vs India 2nd Test Match Prediction
195/10 & 200/10
2.69 & 1.94
326/10 & 70/2
Dec 25, 202023:30
Melbourne Cricket Ground - Melbourne, Australia
India won by 8 wkts
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AUS vs IND Prediction
Australia To Win the Match, 1.34
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With Virat Kohli and Mohammad Shami no longer available, India have massive boots to fill
Australia have a more settled unit and will be more confident of the two sides going into the upcoming match
India seem to be a tad too over-reliant on Cheteshwar Pujara and Ajinkya Rahane to do the bulk of the scoring
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TournamentAustralia vs India 2020
DateDec 25, 2020
FormatTest
VenueMelbourne Cricket Ground, Melbourne, Australia
Time23:30
WeatherFew Clouds, 42% Humidity, 19.91℃
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AUS vs IND Live Score
Toss: Australia (Batting)
Man of the Match: Ajinkya Rahane
Australia Inning 2
Marnus Labuschagne 28 49 1 0 57.14
Steven Smith 8 30 0 0 26.67
Pat Cummins 22 103 1 0 21.36
Joe Burns 4 10 0 0 40.00
Matthew Wade 40 137 3 0 29.20
Cameron Green 45 146 5 0 30.82
TM Head 17 46 0 0 36.96
Tim Paine 1 9 0 0 11.11
Mitchell Starc 14 56 0 0 25.00
Nathan Lyon 3 15 0 0 20.00
Josh Hazlewood 10 21 0 0 47.62
M Siraj 21.3 4 37 3 1.72
Ravichandran Ashwin 37.1 6 71 2 1.91
Umesh Yadav 3.3 0 5 1 1.43
JJ Bumrah 27.0 6 54 2 2.00
Ravindra Jadeja 14.0 5 28 2 2.00
India Inning 2
Shubman Gill 35 36 7 0 97.22
Cheteshwar Pujara 3 4 0 0 75.00
Ajinkya Rahane 27 40 3 0 67.50
Mayank Agarwal 5 15 0 0 33.33
Marnus Labuschagne 1.0 0 9 0 9.00
Pat Cummins 5.0 0 22 1 4.40
Mitchell Starc 4.0 0 20 1 5.00
Nathan Lyon 2.5 0 5 0 1.76
Josh Hazlewood 3.0 1 14 0 4.67
Marnus Labuschagne 48 132 4 0 36.36
Steven Smith 0 8 0 0 0.00
Pat Cummins 9 33 1 0 27.27
Joe Burns 0 10 0 0 0.00
Matthew Wade 30 39 3 0 76.92
Cameron Green 12 60 0 0 20.00
Tim Paine 13 38 2 0 34.21
Mitchell Starc 7 8 1 0 87.50
Nathan Lyon 20 17 2 1 117.65
Josh Hazlewood 4 1 1 0 400.00
Umesh Yadav 12.0 2 39 0 3.25
Ravindra Jadeja 5.3 1 15 1 2.73
M Siraj 0 2 0 0 0.00
Ravichandran Ashwin 14 42 0 0 33.33
Cheteshwar Pujara 17 70 1 0 24.29
Umesh Yadav 9 19 1 0 47.37
Ajinkya Rahane 112 223 12 0 50.22
H Vihari 21 66 2 0 31.82
JJ Bumrah 0 1 0 0 0.00
Ravindra Jadeja 57 159 3 0 35.85
Rishabh Pant 29 40 3 0 72.50
Mayank Agarwal 0 6 0 0 0.00
Pat Cummins 27.0 9 80 2 2.96
Cameron Green 12.0 1 31 0 2.58
Mitchell Starc 26.0 5 78 3 3.00
Nathan Lyon 27.1 4 72 3 2.65
Josh Hazlewood 23.0 6 47 1 2.04
AUS vs IND Match Prediction & Analysis
Even though India couldn't extend their batting for as long as they'd have liked, but they'd be pretty content with how things panned out on the third day of the second test. India managed to get a decent lead on the back of a prolific hundred by Rahane and a measured fifty by Jadeja and then bowlers played their part to perfection. Australia, on the other hand, would be disappointed by the way things went on the day for them. While their bowlers bowled their hearts out, their batsmen couldn't stay at the crease, handing over the day to India. At the end of the third day, the match is clearly in India's cricket and it would take a miracle for the Aussies to even put up a fight tomorrow. Make no mistake, however, the batsmen at the crease for them are pretty capable and the Aussies tail can wag. India wouldn't want to chase a lot in the fourth innings.
At one time, Australia appeared to be dead and buried, but a decent 34-run partnership between Pat Cummins and Cameron Green would have sparked some hope in their camp. Having said that, they'd be wary that the Indians are just a wicket or two away. Besides, the new ball is due in 14 overs and that could have a telling impact should Aussies manage to stay for that many overs. Unless, of course, their lower order manages to bat out at least the first session, the Aussie bowlers are unlikely to have a huge role to play. The onus will be on the pair of Green and Cummins tomorrow and Aussies would want them to score as many runs as possible. With the surface deteriorating and a new ball due soon, it is going to be a tough ask for the hosts.
India would be pretty relieved at the end of the third day even though the last partnership did give them a bit of trouble. They wouldn't want a big total to chase on Tuesday and, therefore, the onus will be on their bowlers to pick up wickets as quickly as possible. Besides, they have a new ball available pretty soon and if the match is extended till then, the seamers are likely to dictate terms. Regardless of any of that, India are on top and are likely to seal the deal tomorrow.
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Australia - Total Runs - 1st to 70th Over 2nd Innings
Over 141.5 at 1.85
Australia's strategy at the end of the day appeared to be pretty simple - to score as many runs as quickly as possible. They were successful to an extent as Cummins and Green strung together a brilliant partnership to remove the deficit. They are likely to continue with the strategy and quick runs are certainly on the cards. They need to score just nine runs in four overs for this bet to return profitable and we believe that it would be the case.
Pat Cummins - Total Runs
Over 28.5 at 1.83
Even though Cummins bats pretty low down the order, he is well and truly capable with the bat. He looked in complete control against spinners and seamers alike and will be the key for Aussies tomorrow. A personal score of 29 or over is certainly on the cards for him.
Not many would have anticipated the first test between Australia and India to finish in just three days. At least not after the match was poised beautifully at the end of the second day. The match just changed in a flash thereafter. Calling the session that India had in the morning of the third day would be an understatement. It was a steep downhill roll for Indians as Australia scripted a superb win in the first test.
With a defeat, India are now left with more questions unanswered than they had before arriving in Australia. Australia, on the other hand, will be brimming with confidence after registering a win with a depleted unit. It is certainly going to be advantage Australia going into the second test. Having said that, anything is possible in this beautiful game of cricket.
The second match of the series is all set to begin on 25th December at the iconic venue of Melbourne Cricket Ground, Melbourne.
Even though Australia won the first match, they would have a few tough decisions to make. Although the return of David Warner seems improbable at the moment, it is certainly a question that the Aussies would have to ponder upon. Apart from that, the fact that the first test was more or less won due to the terrific bowling performance would be something that the hosts will want to look at before going into the second test.
Australia would be pretty happy that they managed to win without any significant contribution from Steve Smith, who was perceived to be the only pillar of their batting unit. Apart from that, Joe Burns scoring a fifty, albeit while chasing a nothing score, would brim the hosts with confidence. On paper, Australia have a decent batting unit, and with the surface likely to be flatter at MCG, their batsmen will have a bigger role to play. Travis Head hasn't done anything of substance in the recent matches that he has played and all eyes will be on him with Warner likely to return for the Sydney test.
Needless to say, it was the Aussie bowling that got them the win in the first test. Josh Hazlewood and Pat Cummins were terrific in the first session on Day three. The carnage started with Cummins picking up a couple of quick wickets as together they picked up nine wickets between them, shooting India all-out for just 36 runs. It's not that their bowling is over-reliant on Hazlewood and Cummins. They have Mitchell Starc and Nathan Lyon available, who both are known to pick up wickets at important junctures. Apart from the four bowlers discussed, the likes of Cameron Green, Marnus Labuschagne, and Travis Head are capable to play a supporting role, if need be.
Going into the first test, there were plenty of questions that the hosts needed to answer. There were doubts about their opening pair and those seemed to have resolved, at least for the upcoming game. Tim Paine, who was touted to be in the team as a specialist captain, played a special knock and was adjudged man of the match for his brilliant work behind the stumps and an important fifty in the first innings. Australia do not have a lot to ponder upon for the upcoming match and if they can execute things as well as they did in the first match, they should have a pretty good time in the upcoming match as well.
Team news: David Warner is still unfit and is, therefore, ruled out of the Melbourne Test. Australia are coming off a win in the first match and are likely to go in unchanged to MCG.
Australia Playing 11
Matthew Wade, Joe Burns, Marnus Labuschagne, Steven Smith, TM Head, Cameron Green, Tim Paine, Pat Cummins, Mitchell Starc, Nathan Michael Lyon, JR Hazlewood.
India would be feeling a tad unfortunate as they fell off the cliff after working so hard to get there. India were easily the better of the two sides at the end of the first two days and just one hour of extremely poor batting robbed them of a historic win. That, however, is the beauty of the longest format of the game. At no point in test cricket can a team afford to put their guard down and that was proved yet again.
With no Virat Kohli available in the second match, India have a mountain to climb. To add to their woes, they'll not be having the services of Mohammad Shami, who is ruled out of the series due to the fracture he sustained in the first match. Both the players played pivotal roles respectively in the first match and their absence will be felt.
With two forced changes already on the cards, India might have to go into the third match with as many as four changes to their team. Prithvi Shaw looked clueless against quality pace and is likely to be replaced by Shubhman Gill. We expect India to play Ravindra Jadeja to come in for Virat Kohli and Rishabh Pant to replace Wriddhiman Saha. Even though Saha is by far the better keeper, India would want to buff up their batting unit, considering the collapse they had in the opening game. Jadeja will help India with the options in the middle overs as the surface at MCG is likely to be flatter.
On paper, India's batting still looks pretty good with the likes of Pujara, Rahane, and Vihari available. It will be difficult for India to play without Virat Kohli, but if there's any batting lineup that can stand up to Australia's bowling attack, it is India's. The fact that the surface is unlikely to have any assistance on the first couple of days and the ball is unlikely to move much, Pujara will have a massive role to play.
All eyes will be on Ajinkya Rahane, who is not only leading the side but will also be an important figure with respect to India's batting lineup. Rahane had a terrific last year and would want to play a decisive innings in the upcoming match. He is pretty well experienced with captaincy at the domestic level and that shouldn't bother him with his batting. With Shami absent, India's quick-bowling looks a little too over-reliant on Bumrah all of a sudden.
All in all, India have plenty of work to do - both on and off the field. Although they have ample bench strength, replacing the players of Shami's and Kohli's stature will be impossible. India would need something inspirational from someone in the first few sessions and if someone can do that, India will certainly be in business.
Team news: India will be pondering upon plenty of selection dilemmas with two forced changes. Virat Kohli is flying back to India and Mohammad Shami is out injured. We expect Prithvi Shaw to be replaced by Shubhman Gill and one of Mohammad Siraj and Navdeep Saini to replace Saini. There are high chances that we'll see Pant come in place of Wriddhiman Saha to bolster the batting lineup. Ravindra Jadeja is likely to be the man to fill in the big boots for Virat Kohli. As was the case in the first match, some surprises are on a cards as well.
India Playing 11
Mayank Agarwal, Shubman Gill, Cheteshwar Pujara, Ajinkya Rahane, H Vihari, RR Pant, Ravindra Jadeja, Ravichandran Ashwin, Umesh Yadav, JJ Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj.
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AUS vs IND Toss Prediction
Conditions and toss usually play a massive role in test cricket and we expect that to be the case in this match as well. There will be assistance for the bowlers in the first hour or so, but it will be a batting beauty thereon. Also, spinners will come into the picture big time as the match progresses. No team would want to chase even a reasonably high total and, therefore, the captain winning the toss would want to bat first.
Read our guide on toss predictions to learn how we analyze and come up with our tips.
Pitch and Conditions
With the action moving to Melbourne, we'll be moving back to regular test cricket, played with the red ball. The red ball is expected to move more in the first few overs as compared to the pink ball and the new ball will have a major role to play. However, once the ball gets old, the batsmen are expected to make hay on a surface that is unlikely to have much for the bowlers. Melbourne Cricket Ground generally offers a flat surface with spinners coming into the game on the fourth and fifth day of the match. We expect nothing different this time around as well. Apart from Sunday, when it is expected to rain in Melbourne, we are likely to have non-stop action. Batting would be easier here as compared to what it was like at Adelaide and the team batting first would want to put a total of at least 400 runs on the board.
AUS vs IND Dream11 Prediction
Check out the Dream11 fantasy team lineup for the 2nd Test between Australia and India, to be played at Melbourne Cricket Ground, Melbourne. Don't forget to check back the latest updated team lineup right after the toss.
AUS vs IND Playing 11
Wicket-keeper:
Batsmen:
Steven Smith (C)
Shubhman Gill
Chetershwar Pujara (VC)
All-rounders:
Bowlers:
Josh Hazlewood
AUS vs IND Betting Tips
Australia got a win and India got a lesson as an outcome of the first match and both of those can have a decisive role in the series going forward. Australia have the momentum and will be brimming with confidence. With Joe Burns back in form, the concerns surrounding their opening pair have now vanished. India, on the other hand, have plenty of questions to answer. They will be in with a relatively newer side and a new captain to lead them. It is not going to be easy for them, but they are certainly capable of turning things around. Having said that, with Aussies back in form and looking threatening, they certainly walk in as firm favorites to win the upcoming match as well.
Best Batsmen - 1st Innings - India
Cheteshwar Pujara, 3.24
If there's one man who can change the game for Indians with the bat, it is Cheteshwar Pujara. Pujara has all the skills to play a long, grinding innings and look in pretty good touch in the last match. The surface at Melbourne will suit his style of batting and we expect Pujara to be India's top-scorer at the end of the first innings.
Total Runs - Match
Over 995.5, 1.775
The pink-ball Test at Adelaide happened to be a low-scoring one, but we do not expect it to be that way at Melbourne. One major reason for that is that the teams would be playing with a ball that they are more acquainted with. Also, the surface of MCG is more suited to the batsmen that it is suited to the bowlers. To add to that, India do not have their full strength bowling attack with Mohammad Shami injured. In all likelihood, we should see a thousand or more runs scored in the upcoming match.
Best Batsmen Team - Australia
1st Innings - 1.775
With Kohli absent, Indian batting appears to be a shade weaker. The onus will be on Ajinkya Rahane and Cheteshwar Pujara to score the bulk of the runs and the pressure, therefore, will be immense. While Australia's batting do not inspire a lot of confidence, Steve Smith and Marunus Labuschagne are known to play big knocks. Besides, India will be going in with a weaker bowling attack with Mohammad Shami absent. For those reasons, we think the best batsman of the match will come from the Australian camp.
Written by Prashant Dhamija on 22 December 2020
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The pair expect to announce their first new ventures in Q2, a spokesperson tells me. But in the meantime, it's also going to take on several of Rocket Internet's existing investments in the region, including Daraz.pk, Lamudi.com, Carmudi.com, Kaymu.com, Pricepanda.com and EasyTaxi.com. By "take on", this means manage existing investments as well as investing more.
For Rocket Internet, the move is an obvious one. Creating a JV with a local partner provides a streamline of investment in the businesses; interesting distribution networks; and in general a strong degree of local knowledge.
That could help it in getting new things off the ground, and potentially share in the risk if it doesn't work out. Rocket Internet has had some notable failures in far-flung markets its rush to create startups around tried and tested business ideas — or clones if you are less charitable. Partnering is one way of trying to minimise that.
Rocket Internet is not exactly forthcoming about how well its JVs perform — it also works with the likes of Tesco in these arrangements — but I suspect that the fact that it keeps forging more of them could either mean they are performing well, or at least well enough to keep interested parties coming in for more.
Rocket Internet has built its business by spreading its bets across a range of commerce-related startups in markets where the ventures can pick up traction quickly amidst fairly light competition. But that description no longer applies to many of Rocket's original markets, such as countries in Europe, which have been saturated by US and other local competitors.
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"We look forward to working with a partner as innovative and customer-centric as Ooredoo in Asia," said Oliver Samwer, co-founder of Rocket Internet, in a statement. "Our partnership will accelerate the development of Asia Internet Holding in the region and help our businesses succeed. We feel that by bringing ecommerce models that have worked well elsewhere in the World to Asia, and that by partnering with an operator like Ooredoo, we can jointly bring better services to customers."
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"A fundamental shift is happening across our markets, as more people buy goods and services online through their mobile phones," said Dr Nasser Marafih, Ooredoo Group CEO, in a statement. "This is even more evident in our Asian footprint. We believe that offering eCommerce services will further support our ambition of enriching people's lives. We are pleased to have entered into a partnership with Rocket and look forward to harnessing their knowledge and experience gained elsewhere into making our joint venture an eCommerce market leader across Asia."


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Racial Profiling in America.
Racial Profiling – It has finally reached American shores
September 11, 2001 brought about a turning point in American attitude toward security. The task of protecting American citizens from Islamic terror became most animated, beating at full volume in and around American airports. Still, it was baffling to watch the subsequent, though random, screening process carried out by the worn-out security agents, who picked on Swedish looking old ladies at a frequency greater than Arab looking young unshaved males.
What a farce. Why not using common sense, save time, save on labor and focus on the usual suspects? Why not learn from Israel? My little country has perfected the early warning system, the preventive maintenance, the unearthing of the ticking bomb, by resorting to racial profiling, thus shortening the list to a manageable inventory. It does make sense.
Oh. America could not do this. "Racial profiling" has been and still is, against the law. "Racial profiling" comprises two dirty words on the streets of the former slave owners. Sorry. Can't be done. America would rather be extremely redundant and exceedingly inefficient rather than resorting to despised practices.
But wait… Here comes Dubai Ports. They have almost taken over management of five key ports in the US. They have bought the privilege from a British company, just as foreign as the UAE owned entity.
Well, there is a need for a slight fine-tuning, a minor embellishment. Foreign or not, but unlike the UAE, "British" is European. "British" has the sounding of an ally. Except, the UAE is an ally of the US. It has been established, or so they say. The kingdom's government provides a great deal of assistance to the US on its war on terror.
Notwithstanding the official friendship between the governments, the deal frightens the citizens of the New World. They have not admitted to it, but they have been stereotyping.
Americans may not want to see an Arab government in charge of Air Force 1, the Secret Service, or even Continental Airlines. The American public may not want to experiment with letting Dubai Ports manage the New York City port either. Is that surprising? Some of us still remember the Egypt Air disaster over Long Island, where the Egyptian pilot crashed his passenger-loaded plane into the waters while shrieking "Allah Aqbar." The Egyptian government and the airline officials have never accepted the only sad though documented conclusion. They were clearly in denial. And so is the Dubai Ports management and all those who support the take over deal.
It is true that not all Muslims are crazy fanatics, but nonetheless, all of Al Queda members and admirers are Muslims. These believers have been brainwashed to the point of hopelessness. They have infiltrated civilized organizations, and have silently contaminated them while establishing dormant cells ready for action when the opportunity arises. Dubai Ports may have been contaminated, albeit its top management is unaware or in denial.
And this is where "Racial Profiling" makes perfect sense. Unfortunately, innocent people will become suspects as a result. They will be denied opportunities that are afforded to others who are just as qualified. But when the price of misjudgment reaches a zenith, the side effects associated with the Racial Profiling sin is a price worth paying… Even in America.


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Grace Paley Prize in Short Fiction
Everyone Here Has a Gun
by Lucas Southworth
176 Pages, 5.50 x 8.50 x 0.80 in
In a tightrope act of darkness and humor, fantasy and reality, the twelve stories in this award-winning collection describe characters searching for comfort and stability in a world that is ultimately too vast, violent, and incomprehensible. As they revert to what seems most simple and familiar—public transportation, television, museums, fairy tales—they discover only murder, displacement, fragmentation, and obsession.
In "The Running Legs and Other Stories," Mary Beth attempts to recall a traumatic experience from her childhood, filtering it through children's stories told by her "wicked" stepmother. In "Lincoln's Face, A Resurrection," an African American make-up artist struggles with concepts of history as she transforms a former lover into Abraham Lincoln. The young narrator in "Under the World" grieves for his parents by losing himself in a worldwide subway system. And in the title story, the speaker describes a small room where everyone armed with a single gun waits with dread and anticipation for the inevitable first shot.
Anton Chekhov famously noted that if a story introduces a gun in the first act, that gun must go off by the third. Yet while weapons are often present in Southworth's stories, they are rarely fired, existing instead as a constant reminder of the power people can have over each other and the violent potential of narrative itself.
Lucas Southworth received his MFA from the University of Alabama and is an assistant professor in creative writing and screenwriting at Loyola University in Baltimore. He is also a partner of Slash Pine Press, serving as editor and mentor to undergraduate interns. everyoneherehasagun.blogspot.com
"Everyone Here Has a Gun took me on a roller coaster ride that I'd never been on before. . . . Every piece is strikingly different, and yet there's also a cohesion to the collection that plunged me deeply into this writer's alien yet weirdly familiar world, as if I'd been dreaming someone else's dream. There are images and moments in each of these stories that have lodged into my brain like shrapnel. A truly unique and memorable reading experience."—Dan Chaon, Grace Paley Prize judge and author of Stay Awake and Await Your Reply
"Lucas Southworth in his deep-dish, deadpan debut collection, Everyone Here Has a Gun, turns us on to a spinning world where something is always off. Oh, it all seems normal enough and quite matter-of-fact at the start. But then the stories turn and turn—twisted, worsted—the matter, in fact, gone dark and all anti-. Watch it and watch out! Of course the characters are weaponized along with the shape-charged plotting and the brilliant tracing rounds of language, illuminating the negative capability of suddenly stunning up-armored porcelain prose."—Michael Martone, author of Four for a Quarter
"I once took pistol lessons with the author Joy Williams, and our instructor told us that each person on earth has an individual attacker. Lucas Southworth is the one I've been waiting for all of these years—like that of your attacker, his brutal vision is aimed right at you in these phenomenal tales."—Kate Bernheimer, author of Horse, Flower, Bird
"Lucas Southworth's impressive debut collection is at once haunting and funny. There is a tender creature at work here who produces in these stories a feeling of menace impossible to locate or shake. Southworth offers no comforting haven, no buy-out, no lie. He renders sensation with indelible precision and keeps his people bravely alive to the world—its dark pleasures and vivifying dangers."—Noy Holland, author of Swim for the Little One First
"These stories are tense, gritty, and dark, full of sons raised to kill fathers and boys nailing chipmunks to walls. These characters hover at the edge of disaster. They exist in the unsettling shadows between innocence and violence."—Ploughshares.blog
"Sometimes [the violence] is merely a hum beneath the surface of the story, a sense of dread emanating outwards. . . . Southworth's fiction seems to have absorbed all the tropes we find in pop culture, particularly in film, particularly in horror movies, chewed them up and spit them back out in new, compelling forms--it takes all our anxieties about living in the contemporary world and makes them into ghost stories and fairy tales."—Origami Zoo
"The characters really drive the collection with their extreme aggression and twisted motivations. The lack of names—the anonymity—paradoxically allows the characters to be developed and displayed in a deeper manner. . . . Southworth creates surprising characters and unique narrative structures that stimulate intense thought and emotion. Everyone Here Has a Gun is a short story collection crafted in a new way, with at least one story for every different kind of reader. Everyone may have a gun, but this is not a hostile read."—Colorado Review
"Southworth's choice to utilize a variety of narrative styles, including fairy tale, folk tale, episodic, and traditional linear forms, is brilliant. It heightens the tension while at times serves as an escape valve. Everyone Here Has a Gun aims directly at the reader with precision and beauty, and embeds itself into the brain, where it lingers long after the book is closed."—Mid-Atlantic Review


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Rang Laaga () is a 2015 Pakistani drama serial that originally aired on ARY Digital from 11 March 2015 to 4 November 2015, airing a total 34 episodes. It was directed by Anjum Shahzad and was written by Sana Fahad. The drama stars Saima Noor, Faisal Qureshi, Neelam Muneer and Saboor Ali in pivot roles. At the annual 15th Lux Style Awards, Rang Laaga received five nominations, including Best TV Play for Mustafa and Kazmi, Best TV Actor for Qureshi, Best TV Actress for Noor, Best Director for Shehzad, and Best Writer for Fahad.

Cast
 Saima Noor as Shehnaz
 Faisal Qureshi as Aashiq Hussain
 Neelam Muneer as Rizwana
 Zhalay Sarhadi as Laila
 Saboor Ali as Shumaila
 Moomal Khalid as Samina
 Afshan Qureshi as Shabana
 Aliya Ali as Shehar Bano
 Salahuddin Tunio as Inspector Shaukat
 Raeed Muhammad Alam as Haider
 Gul-e-Rana as Laila's mother
 Beena Chaudhary as Shehar Bano's aunt
 Nida Mumtaz as Rizwana's mother
 Aamir Qureshi

Awards

The drama received five nominations at 15th Lux Style Awards.

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Pakistani drama television series
ARY Digital original programming
Urdu-language telenovelas
2015 Pakistani television series debuts
2014 Pakistani television series endings
2015 Pakistani television series endings
Films directed by Nadeem Baig (director)
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Turcius Rufius Apronianus Asterius ( AD 494) was a Roman aristocrat during the reign of Theodoric the Great. He held the consulship with Flavius Praesidius in 494, having been praefectus urbi of Rome before holding that honor.

One of the oldest texts of Vergil's works, the codex Mediceus (Florence Laur. 39.1 + Vatican lat. 3225, f.76), which was written in Italy in the fifth century, contains a subscription stating that it was corrected at Rome by Turcius Rufius Apronianus Asterius. As John Matthews notes, "Not only did Asterius thus record for posterity his literary work ... in an elegiac poem he also commemorated the consular games given by him (in 494) at great expense to his now slender fortune."

According to the Liber Pontificalis, enemies of Pope Vigilius claimed the pope married Asterius to his niece Vigilia, "then took an opportunity to have him arrested at night and beaten to death." However Jeffrey Richards strips the defamation from this claim, and explains that Vigilia was married to Asterius following her father Reparatus's death in 539 as a way to provide for her. According to Christian Settipani, it was in fact Asterius's namesake grandson who married Vigilia.

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