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Published on June 30th, 2010 | by Matt Nida
Matt Nida looks back at Series 5…
It all started so well.
Expectations – fan and public alike – were high for Doctor Who's return in 2010. With The Eleventh Hour, the new team confidently delivered the best season opener since the show was revived in 2005. Better still, the opening twenty minutes – where the newly regenerated Doctor meets the child Amelia – ranks among the most magical Doctor Who sequences of all time.
But by early June, something was bothering me. I was finding the series a mixed bag at best, and distinctly underwhelming at worst. Where did it all go wrong?
Let's deal with the successes first – of which there are several. First and foremost is Matt Smith's triumphant performance as the Doctor. Following David Tennant's superstar portrayal was never going to be an easy task, especially for an actor as young and early on in his career as Smith, but he not only obliterated any doubts as to his suitability for the role but has delivered probably the most surprising and nuanced interpretation of the character since Tom Baker.
An Alien Heart
Whereas the Ninth and Tenth Doctors wore their hearts on their sleeves, the Eleventh is a genuinely alien proposition; Smith makes it very difficult to know precisely what's going on in the Doctor's head, yet dominates every scene with an understated magnetism that not only belies his years but also the relatively short length of time he's been playing the role.
The direction, too, is some of the most sublime that's ever graced the show. For my money, Adam Smith is giving Joe Ahearne some serious competition for the greatest director ever to work on Doctor Who; his tight, absolutely pitch-perfect work on The Eleventh Hour and the Weeping Angels two-parter rightly makes these episodes the series highlights. But apart from some occasionally flat moments early on in the series, the direction across the board has been exemplary, and the decision to employ directors new to the series has resulted in a striking, confident visual style to the series that had perhaps waned slightly in recent years.
So what went wrong? The main, nagging concern I had throughout the run is that although individual episodes were enjoyable enough (with only one serious misfire – the lamentable Victory of the Daleks) the series as a whole felt somewhat less than the sum of its parts. And for a series that's given far greater prominence to its ongoing arc than previous runs, this is a serious problem.
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ChrisL says:
Excellent review Mr Nida, I agree wholeheartedly with the sentiments you express.
Matt Smith was superb as The Doctor, bringing a refreshing alienness to the role that had been somewhat diluted under Tennant's stewardship. Don't get me wrong David Tennant was magnificent but he made The Doctor too human with all the associated human emotions etc.
The big letdown for me had to Amy Pond! Yes, Karen Gillan is a very attractive young lady and I'm sure a huge percentage of teenage boys fell head over heels with her… if only because of her ridiculously short skirts. Now, I don't mind short skirts, in fact I am greatly in favour of them, but surely a character needs more substance than a good pair of legs and a scowl?
In a series such as this which relied upon clever, witty, and sometimes highly important dialogue it seems strange that one of the main characters was allowed to garble her lines so badly. Karen tended to rush her lines, or uttered them in such a totally incomprehensible manner, that I had to rewind her dialogue a number of times before I was able to make out what she'd said. This is a great pity because some of those lines were fabulous, how unfortunate that they weren't delivered more competently.
This isn't due to her accent either, I'm British, Scottish accents aren't exactly alien to me! I just found her delivery completely incomprehensible for a large percentage of the time.
Another thing that stood out was the number of continuity errors that occurred during the series. I shan't list them all now but there were so many. I had hoped that these would eventually turn out to be part of a clever plot and would be resolved by the end of the run. Some did and were very clever, however many proved to be nothing more than a poor attention to detail by the continuity department and made the whole thing less professional and quite disappointing.
All in all I enjoyed the series but I kept thinking there was something missing, something had been lost compared to previous series'. Matt Nida summed it up perfectly – the heart and soul of the show has gone!
RTD may have had many faults but his ability to write characters and to impart some soul into the show is missing and as much as Mr Moffatt writes clever scripts the show also needs the characters to be believable and to have depth, both of these qualities are in short supply in Series 5.
Perhaps it's time for RTD and The Grand Moff to collaborate on future scripts, then we could have the best of both worlds.
themissingone says:
Couldn't disagree more, I thought this was the best season since about the 14th!! Long may Moff reign, I say.
Rick714 says:
While I agree with the majority of Matts' opinion, I would probably take exception to the impression given that this season was a failed experiment. As a whole, it was as good as any other. It had it's bad and good as he says.
I'd agree with the sentiments about Amy though. I don't think she's a well-rounded enough of an actress to help flesh out the character. Each script tends to give us a different Amy and that may change next year as everyone might have a better take on her and the Moff may be able to explore a bit more.
The guest writers were the biggest mixed bag for me. The Silurian two parter and the Vampires episode were average at best and the Daleks episode was the season at it's worst and in this household, we'd gotten very tired of the Daleks already. But then you had Amy's choice, Vincent and the Lodger which were all spectacular. Better than some of Moffat's efforts even.
I think on the whole, we're going to see an even better season next year as Moff settles in. Also, I know he's smart enough to recognize where things may have fallen short and will work to tweak the end product where necessary.
'but it lacks the heart and soul of previous years.'
Actually to me it definitely had that and felt a lot more genuine with that this year. I got tired of Davies writing his characters like they're out of some soap opera and I felt much more emotionally attached to characters from this season. To me it felt like I was finally watching the Doctor Who I've been waiting for since it came back. I really like Amy too. I don't really get why people have such a problem with her. She's far more interesting and appealing than the whiney badly acted excuse for a 'character' that Martha Jones was who I wanted to shoot in every single episode.
The only two episodes I didn't really like as such were Amy's Choice and The Lodger though even those the regulars in them did great stuff and make those episodes very much watchable.
Actually when it comes down to it, I don't care what anyone else thinks. The recent season has been for me by far and away the most enjoyable, inspiring and satisfying thing I've watched on TV for years now when can I give money and get me the Blu Ray box set.
depechefan says:
Have to agree with Matt! Throughout the season something kept nagging at the back of my mind that somehow this series did not feel righ and Matt has clearly laid it out. He even summarised my overall feeling about series 5 "Meh!".
Near the end of the series even started having a hankering to watch some Tennant just to remind me what I liked about the new series.
There was some good stuff in S5 but equally there was a lot that just didn't work. The "off-swich" in Vampires, the beginning of Big Bang "I'll just perform a timey wimey trick to get out of the Pandorica and by the way Rory Amy's not really there even though you just shot her" that just made we want to say "NOOO!!!" at the TV.
Maybe thats what happens when you consult your kids when writing DW….
bluebox444 says:
I have to disagree with the main thrust of this article. At the risk of sounding like an RTD-hater, it's been extremely refreshing to have a year free of farting green monsters, amorous paving slabs, living fat, and endless references to a Doctor-companion romance which should have been laid to rest upon the companion's departure. Instead, we've been treated to a series of truly engaging enemies (except for the chicken-lizard in Vincent and the Doctor), witty storylines, and an excellent series finale. Plus, Davies didn't really give us that much in the way of enduring characters aside from the Tenth Doctor and Donna Noble. Rose Tyler, Martha Jones, Mickey Smith, and Jack Harkness were all fairly one-dimensional (and all played by actors with far less charm and charisma than Karen Gillan).
The character of Amy Pond has been something of an enigma for most of the series, but technically, it was supposed to be. The fact that her timeline kept getting rewritten practically every other episode didn't really help matters. It will be interesting to see how Amy matures in upcoming episodes, now that the paradoxes involving her life have been resolved. Despite this, I think Gillan and Moffat both did an excellent job in distinguishing Amy from companions who have gone before. She quickly defused moments which, in the hands of Davies, would have deteriorated into typical scenes of soupy Ten/Rose dialogue ("Do I look that clingy?"). Her "What is the point of you?" line in Amy's Choice was the best moment of Series 5. In particular, Moffat can be commended for giving us both a companion with no romantic feelings for the Doctor and a Doctor with no romantic baggage. Series 4 could have been like this, had it not been for the return of a simpering, jealous Rose. Karen Gillan is one of the best actresses to play a companion on Doctor Who in years. Rory was a similarly successful character, expunging the stigma left on the role of companion's boyfriend by the decidedly annoying Mickey Smith.
The Series 5 finale was the best yet in NuWho. The fact that not all the story arcs were resolved in it actually made it better. It wrapped up the things that were really important, and it developed the characters of both Amy and River beautifully. Was Series 5 perfect? No. But Moffat's debut series has simultaneously brought back the spirit of the classic episodes (moreso than any of Davies' output) and given the show a burst of new energy. I don't think I'm alone in my opinion that Doctor Who will achieve greater success than ever before under Moffat's supervision.
bobbygaga says:
Personally, by the time we got to The End Of Time I was ready to give up on this show. I'm not really sure I could've tolerated yet another season of half-baked plots, nails-down-blackboard direlogue and a clawing psuedo-sentimentality that sacrificed proper drama for guady pantomime. As a long time fan of several decades I let it slide because it was Doctor Who and it was back were it belonged, on a Saturday night – being watched by millions. I think we need to be honest with ourselves here, since the comeback in 2005 and up until January of this year around 90% of the stories served up to us have been dross.
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Laredo Lowtide says:
I agree whole heartedly. For me, Moffat lack's character writing has really made this a far less engaging affair. Matt has been brilliant, and some of Moffat's work has proven his mantle – but on the whole I've not felt this series has looked to push itself which to me has been a weakness. There was nothing that made me feel 'wow, that's crazy', or even 'wow, that's a really good human observation', often falling back on television character clichés.
I like the point about not being in an 'anti-camp'. I think Moffat's done astounding writing (particularly Blink and Girl in the Fireplace), I'm just not sure I think he's as engaged in the show as a series producer as RTD. Whether you liked RTD's vibe or not, he implanted his style in every episode – even those he didn't write. He was a serious script editor and it created a consistency. Most of Series 5 I don't feel Moffat's presence in at all, and that to me made it feel a weaker entity as a whole, which is a shame as Smith's Doctor is a brilliant character who I feel deserves a little more to work with.
Eleanor says:
I agree as well. About the current series missing something. Thanks Matt for being brave enough to say it too ! Having only recently discovered DW and being a non-UK resident, I feel I can say my piece objectively without having all the biases and emotional baggage that comes from being in the community. I only started going thru the DW forums after my kids insisted they just had to have the DW Adventure Game and needed me to find a workaround. I've stuck around since then, especially after that mother of all cliffhangers, Episode 12. Well, one just had to find out, if others knew what was coming.
Anyway, in the short space of time that I have been here (and in other forums), I have noted such a strong undercurrent of anti-RTD and everyone/everything associated with him, that it makes the pro Moffat/Smith camp rather difficult to take seriously. To an outsider, the biasness is so obvious that, in my eyes, they have lost a lot of their credibility. One can praise someone without dragging another in the mud. Honestly, if it wasn't for RTD and DT, I don't think my kids would have watched DW…and got me hooked as well. After all, it is supposed to have a broad appeal and I love the idea of a show where kids, parents and maybe grandparents can sit together to watch. Which brings me to the current series.
Because we discovered DW so late: out of sheer boredom, my son chanced upon an episode of Who when they were showing reruns in the run-up to The End of Time episode. I ended up having to get all the DVDs from the new series (and most of the books), so we could watch those that we missed. Kids being kids, my sons ( and I ) were rather indifferent to the news of Matt Smith replacing DT and Moffat with RTD. We were just looking forward to more adventures with the Doctor. Well, my kids still watch and like the current series although, they find it a bit difficult to follow the plots in some episodes. Or rather, it just goes over their heads. Doesn't seem to bother them, just take it at face value and enjoy. But, like Matt, I had this nagging feeling that somehow, after the first episode, it just wasn't the same anymore. Some episodes were just not exciting. Some were just too convoluted. Don't get me wrong. I like stuff from the Moff. But if you want to make a story cerebral, you really have to think thru the logic and not have so many inconsistencies. PLUS you have to ensure there's excitement too and that you bring along your audience with you. It's like Shrek, layers my dear, one level for the kids and another for the adults. Get the balance right and it makes a very exciting story with the 'wow' factor thrown in. My impression : this series has been tipped too much to the adult side. And as Laredo pointed out, the consistency in style was missing.
Ok, now to Matt Smith's doctor.After reading all the praises heaped on him, it seems like he's suddenly become the 'perfect Doctor'. Dare I say anything different ? ( Ducking here, to avoid those arrows :-)) I'm sorry but I really have to take issue here. Ok, I haven't seen the other doctors in the classic series, tho I did watch a couple of Tom Baker ones as a kid and found it boring. So the Whovians will prolly say I'm not an expert enough to judge. But if you compare the 9th-11th Docs, I still find DT to be the most believable. I'm sorry but Smith can't do 'menacing'. Just like Eccelston can't do 'funny' (his critics are still right about that one). It has to do with facial expression. Smith can't do it convincingly enough. When I look at the man who is supposed to strike fear in his enemies, so much fear that they would create something like the Pandorica, I can see that in DT. That dark, menacing and ruthless look. Smith, bless his soul, has a face that looks like the boy next door. I have yet to see him put on that 'look' in a believable way. And really, Smith seemed pretty lost initially. Trying to find his footing.Perhaps, not knowing about the other docs is a plus here. Looking from the point of view of a neutral observer. I just couldn't pinpoint a character that stood out. Maybe he was constrained by the scripts but his underplayed version of the Doctor just made the focus on Amy more prominent. What happened to the charismatic, wise, very clever, very knowledgeble and confident 900+ year old Time Lord ? It just didn't come through in a convincing way to me. Too many times, he seemed lost, was slow or couldn't figure things out. The bursts of high energy and frantic action just reminded me of a kid who never outgrew his ADHD. Ok, maybe I'm being mean here. But wanting to be 'cool' is a very teenage thing, not something you would associate with a 900 year old. And since when does 'not emotional' equals 'alien' ? I bet Mr Spock had something to do with that. Not saying Smith isn't a good actor. His Doctor is still pretty much a work-in-progress. To me, it's only in the last 2 episodes that he has finally started to shine. He may reach greater heights and surpass DT. But not yet. Not after only one series. I'd wait and see.
Patooty says:
Agree with this review completely!
Watching this season, I get the feeling that Steven Moffat doesn't much like people in general, and really hates women in particular. Amy is the most egregiously annoying companion ever (and I can remember Peri, Tegan and Mel, among others), and it doesn't help that there is no chance of redeeming her character by having her portrayed by an actress who apparently learned her craft by correspondence course. While there have been other marginally-talented actresses playing less-than-likeable companions, there has never been anybody I wanted to smack the crap out of as hard as KG/AP.
There's no question that RTD had some eye-rollingly awful plots in his scripts, and his 2009 specials plainly proved that it was time for him to pass the baton, but it's equally true that he had a genius for making us care for a character with just a couple of lines of dialogue and a few moments onscreen. SM has had ± 13 hours to make us like the crucially important character of the Doctor's companion, and for way too many people, he couldn't manage it – even when other people were writing the scripts. And yes, the blame must rest with him, as the buck stops with the executive producer and head writer – surely he knew the job was dangerous when he took it.
This is the first time I find myself on the side of complaining about the show, and it's weird and unpleasant. It's nice to find that there are others out there who aren't jumping on the Season 5 bandwagon. Actually, some of the most articulate and thoughtful reviewers, to whom I always turn after each episode for a reasoned recap of the latest offering, are of the same opinion as Mr. Nida. Unfortunately, Mr. Moffet has said that he makes it a policy to no longer read the DW forums, as he was once wont to do, presumably because he doesn't want to be influenced (or depressed) by whatever he reads there. So the grumblings of discontent may never reach him or have any influence on what he chooses to do next year.
amber says:
Thank you for this review which has helped me put my finger on why I found this season so patchy and unsatisfying. Because I had liked Reinette, Sally and River I had assumed that Steven Moffat would be able to write a feisty yet likeable companion with ease, but I hadn't thought about how much the previous actresses had brought to their characters to fill in the blanks. Imagine Karen Gillan playing Sally Sparrow, with no changes to the script, and you soon realise how good Carey Mulligan is. On the page, Sally and Amy are pretty similar, but the two perfornaces are worlds apart in terms of depth and quality.
It's a bit easier for Matt Smith as we already know the Doctor, and overall I think he has done a fine job. It does feel though as if the producers just haven't put in the same amount of work as the previous team. I'm hoping that they will learn from experience, put a bit more into it and find a way of getting a better level of performance from Karen.
DaveB says:
I couldn't agree less.
The idea that someone could become a highly respected television and film writer without being able to write character is nonsense.
Steven Moffat has provided the series with some of the best new characters of recent times; Captain Jack (in his best adventure!), Nancy, Doctor Constantine, Sally Sparrow, River Song, Father Octavian and Amy Pond. He has also created some of the best new monsters; the Empty Child, the Weeping Angels, and the Vashta Nerada.
It is also a bit ridiculous to suggest that it's simply the performers who make this work. A finished character is always a collaboration between writer, director, and actor. Producers and casting directors have their input too.
All of the new female companions had run to the end of their character arcs by the end of one series – they just kept getting brought back in more or less interesting ways. But Amy Pond has travelled with the Doctor, and she still has a long way to go.
Karen Gillan has shown that she is a capable actress. The production team are excellent. The possibilities are very exciting.
The heart and soul of the new series is still there. It is there, most evidently, in stories like The Beast Below, Vincent and the Doctor and Cold Blood. It is there to a lesser degree in The Eleventh Hour, Victory of the Daleks, The Lodger and The Big Bang. It just doesn't happen every episode anymore.
After all, not every story has to bring a tear to the eye. Some can just make you smile and think 'I'd have never thought of that!'
The new cast and production team have done exactly what I hoped they would to do. They've made some welcome changes. They've built on previous successes. They've pointed the show in a fresh direction.
Great stuff!


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Azarenka Out, Venus Wins
Published May 23, 2010 12:00
PARIS, France - Venus Williams made a strong statement in her quest for a first French Open, maintaining her perfect record over Patty Schnyder.
Williams, seeded No.2 at the second Grand Slam tournament of the year, played with controlled aggression in the one-hour, 20-minute match, hanging back at the baseline with one of the top clay courters of the last decade but moving in when needed and firing big winners - 25 in total - from serves, volleys, forehands and backhands alike. She ended up with a 63 63 victory.
"I'm always working on my game and trying to understand things a little better. Ultimately I'm playing more consistently," Williams said. "At the end of the day, whatever it is, you just have to execute and win the point. I've been doing that."
And exactly how confident is Williams, who turns 30 years young next month, on her chances in Paris? "It goes without saying. I always believe I can win."
Williams is now 11-0 against Schnyder, a former Top 10 player: "My record against her definitely helped me. I have been at stages in my career where my opponents have had one-sided records against me. It's not easy to overcome."
Check out 20 of Venus' best career moments in this special photo gallery!
Svetlana Kuznetsova, the No.6 seed and defending champion, shrugged off a slow start to beat Sorana Cirstea in the first match of her title defense, 63 61. Read more about Kuznetsova's win over Cirstea here.
It didn't take too long for the first upsets to come rolling in, as No.10 seed Victoria Azarenka hit 25 unforced errors in a 61 62 loss to Gisela Dulko, and No.20 seed María José Martínez Sánchez, who recently won her biggest career title in Rome, was ousted by Akgul Amanmuradova, 62 64.
"I had a very good strategy," said Dulko, who has now beaten Azarenka twice in a row. "At the beginning I was trying to play very good first serves and play her forehand, because that's her soft spot. I also wanted to vary my game. I think she played well, but I think I managed my strategy today."
The other seeds in action all advanced, with No.14 seed Flavia Pennetta, No.15 seed Aravane Rezai, No.19 seed Nadia Petrova, No.26 seed Dominika Cibulkova and No.30 seed Maria Kirilenko all winning in straight sets. Petrova and Cibulkova are former semifinalists here, and Rezai has blazed into the headlines in recent weeks after winning her first Premier title in Madrid.
"I've worked hard to be where I am now," said Rezai, who beat Heidi El Tabakh, 61 61. "I have everything to win and you have just this one life, one opportunity to seize. When you have it, don't throw it away. I fight to be among the best."
Andrea Petkovic, Agnes Szavay, Angelique Kerber, Yvonne Meusburger, Johanna Larsson, Varvara Lepchenko and Chanelle Scheepers recorded first round wins as well. Among the fallen ones were Anna Chakvetadze, a former Top 5 player and quarterfinalist here, who lost to Kerber, 57 76(2) 64.


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June 7: A person in the 1000 block of Adelia Street called police when they noticed their truck had been prowled. A pellet rifle was stolen from the truck. Officers are investigating.
June 7: Officers conducted a neighborhood canvas while investigating several reported car prowls. Officers found evidence of multiple additional car prowls, but determined nothing was stolen during those incidents. The victims were notified.
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pattie anne wrote:i mean, if eveyone in the world was like me -- there would be:
no coffee industy, no liquor industry, no gambling industry, no tobacco industry, no dope industry, no porno industry, and NO air conditioners!
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PS: come to think of it, there wouldn't be any golf, bowing nor tennis either!
I agree with you, but ...
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Financial Stocks: Domestic Winners
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Recently, the U.S. financial sector has benefited greatly from a round of analyst upgrades, many of whom were previously bearish for several years. In the wake of all this optimism companies have seen generous price increases. Are these recent moves justified, and is now really the time to buy?
Here we will take a look at financials that seem to be poised for long term value investing greatness. After doing my examination of domestic financials, there were two clear winners and one special award I'll call the "Phoenix."
Domestic Financials:
I am about to do something I have never done before: I must declare two winners in this category. They are Wells Fargo (NYSE: WFC) and JPMorgan Chase (NYSE: JPM). On top of declaring them winners for different reasons I'm also going to be so bold as to assert that they are suitable for two different styles of long term investors.
WFC made the winners circle for the long term safety and consistent returns it has provided for 160 years. Though the yield isn't the largest, at only 2.56%, it comes at the expense of a 25% payout ratio, leaving plenty of room for dividend increases. However, with the 24% increase the stock has seen over the last 52 weeks, it's no surprise that the dividend seems a bit low compared to the current price. Look for dividend increases in the coming quarters.
Currently trading at $34.35 (Figure 1), WFC represents a compelling value with a P/E of only 10.78 compared to an industry average of 15.70. Combine that with a PEG of 1.20, and we have solid value and good expected returns.
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WFC is suitable for those who simply cannot take risks. During the financial crash of 2008 WFC plunged with the rest of the financial world, but that was quickly corrected when savvy investors realized that WFC had a bulletproof portfolio. The conservative management that guided this company through numerous stock market crashes, recessions, and one great depression is going to keep your money safe and sound all while earning solid returns. Conclusion: Strong Buy and Long Term Hold.
JPMorgan Chase is also my winner for the inspired management, aggressive business plan, and consistent out-performance. Once in a while you get a rock star icon in a certain industry. For insurance it's been Warren Buffett. For technology we had Steve Jobs. For the retail banking sector we have Jamie Dimon.
JPM is currently trading at $45.15, which is near its 52 week high and approaching its 5 year high. The P/E of 9.60 and PEG of 1.28 suggests that there is value here and still plenty of upside to this stock. Highlights of their balance sheet include a $50.15 book value, a 2.60% yield that comes at the expense of only a 23% payout ratio, and a 5 year net profit margin average of 12.00% vs an industry average of 6.40%.
Many analysts are expecting JPM to power through the long term resistance of $46-$48, setting the tone for a long term bull cycle for this stock. What was once long term resistance is expected to become long term support. Looking at a 5 year chart (Figure 2), we can see that JPM is setting up for a classic break out move.
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While Jamie Dimon's smart management kept JPM largely out of the 2008 financial crisis, this bank should not be labeled as conservative. The "London Whale" losses experienced in 2012 show that this bank is still engaging in somewhat risky business practices. Therefore, this stock wouldn't be quite as suitable as WFC for those that are resigned to low risk. However, it is worth owning for those that can tolerate slightly larger percentage swings while waiting for Dimon to return copious amounts of profit to shareholders. Conclusion: Long Term Buy and Hold.
The Phoenix:
American International Group (NYSE: AIG) was one of the hardest hit during the financial crash of 2008. It was the recipient of large amounts of TARP (Troubled Asset Relief Program) money from the federal government: $182.3 billion to be exact. Many analysts predicted the demise of this once powerful insurance and financial giant, even with that enormous amount of aid.
Fast forward to the end of 2012, and AIG is alive and well. Under the leadership of Bob Benmosche (CEO as of August 2009), AIG has repaid all of the TARP money back to the US government. Now he will most likely seek to repurchase shares and initiate a dividend to benefit their long suffering shareholders.
AIG divested themselves of peripheral assets to pay debts and re-focused on their core business. The new and improved AIG has an already established global footprint, a top-notch CEO, much safer business model, and is free from heavy government regulation and repayment burdens. After 4 years investors have finally seen the light at the end of the tunnel.
AIG is currently trading at $35.30 (Figure 3), which is approaching its 52 week high of $37.67 seen back in October. Given the spectacular year over year numbers that AIG has been producing you can expect this up-trend to continue.
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With a 5 year PEG ratio of 0.43, a current book value of $68.87, and solid books brought to you courtesy of Bob Benmosche, AIG represents a compelling value coupled with the potential for a phenomenal return to greatness. This is the proverbial Phoenix rising from the ashes. Conclusion: Strong Buy and Long Term Hold.
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7 U.S. Code § 2279f - Subpoena authority
(a) In general
The Secretary concerned shall have power to subpoena the attendance and testimony of any witness, and the production of all documentary evidence relating to the enforcement of section 2279e of this title or any matter under investigation in connection with this section and section 2279e of this title.
(b) Location of production
The attendance of any witness and the production of documentary evidence may be required from any place in the United States at any designated place of hearing.
(c) Enforcement of subpoena
In the case of disobedience to a subpoena by any person, the Secretary concerned may request the Attorney General to invoke the aid of any court of the United States within the jurisdiction in which the investigation is conducted, or where the person resides, is found, transacts business, is licensed to do business, or is incorporated, in requiring the attendance and testimony of any witness and the production of documentary evidence. In case of a refusal to obey a subpoena issued to any person, a court may order the person to appear before the Secretary concerned and give evidence concerning the matter in question or to produce documentary evidence. Any failure to obey the court's order may be punished by the court as a contempt of the court.
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Witnesses summoned by the Secretary concerned shall be paid the same fees and mileage that are paid to witnesses in courts of the United States, and witnesses whose depositions are taken, and the persons taking the depositions shall be entitled to the same fees that are paid for similar services in the courts of the United States.
(e) Procedures
The Secretary concerned shall publish procedures for the issuance of subpoenas under this section. Such procedures shall include a requirement that subpoenas be reviewed for legal sufficiency and signed by the Secretary concerned. If the authority to sign a subpoena is delegated, the agency receiving the delegation shall seek review for legal sufficiency outside that agency.
(f) Scope of subpoena
Subpoenas for witnesses to attend court in any judicial district or testify or produce evidence at an administrative hearing in any judicial district in any action or proceeding arising under section 2279e of this title may run to any other judicial district.
Source(Pub. L. 106–224, title V, § 502,June 20, 2000, 114 Stat. 455; Pub. L. 107–296, title IV, § 421(h)(2),Nov. 25, 2002, 116 Stat. 2184.)
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1 tablespoon dried thyme
1 1/2 teaspoons onion powder
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
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For Immediate Release:Democratic CaucusLouisville Metro CouncilContact :Tony Hyatt 574-4137 / 526-3622Louisville – With the summer in full swing, Councilwoman Mary C. Woolridge invites District 3 residents to come out and enjoy the next free summer concert at Algonquin Park on Saturday, July 13th.
"We have had a great response to our free concerts this year and I want everyone in the district to come out and have some fun and enjoy a summer night of music," says Woolridge.
The July Concert will feature the Legendary Walnut Street Rhythm & Blues Band with vocalist Artie Wells. The concert starts at 6:00pm.
MAGIC 101.3 will be broadcasting live at every concert from 5:00pm to 7:00pm. The station will be giving away free prizes during its broadcast. .
Free water from the Water Company Bubbler-bring a water bottle.
Food Vendors are also part of the Summer Concert series this year. In July, look for delicious barbeque sold by Boss Hog.
Woolridge began sponsoring the concerts last year to highlight Algonquin Park and bring more summer fun to the community.
"We will have one additional concert in August," says Woolridge. "So bring a lawn chair, your family or a friend and just enjoy the evening."
Algonquin Park is located at 1614 Cypress Street.
For more information about the Algonquin Park Summer concerts, contact Councilwoman Woolridge's office at 574-1103.Sponsor:Mary C. Woolridge (D) 3


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HUDSON, WI (WSAU) - St. Croix County authorities are asking the public to be on the lookout for an escaped inmate. 25-year-old Jesse A. Marske removed his tracking bracelet while on work release from the St. Croix County jail. Marske was scheduled to check back into jail from his River Falls, Wisconsin employer but never returned. He has been unaccounted for since 2:00 a.m. Friday.
St. Croix County Sheriff John Shilts says, "My main concern is that according to court records Marske has a previous sexual assault conviction and although I have no other information that he may be a danger to the community, I must make every effort to keep our citizens informed."
Marske was scheduled to be released from jail next month, but this incident is likely to add time to his sentence. He was serving a sentence for Disorderly Conduct and Child Support violations.
Anyone with information about Jesse Marske's whereabouts should contact your local law enforcement agency. Marske has been on the loose long enough to travel most anywhere.
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Loved ones said farewell Friday to a Phenix City woman found dead inside her apartment. 26-year-old Caneya Webb's funeral served as a vessel for a larger message.
A music-filled ceremony rang out at the Faith Worship Center in Columbus as hundreds came to show their love for Caneya, who was described as jubilant and full of good nature Shaw High School teacher Mr. Ceasar says, "There was a radiance about her, a positive energy. She had a smile so bright that she could light up a classroom better than Georgia Power."
Her boyfriend Curtis Newsome is in custody, charged with her murder, and her family is using the incident to raise questions about today's society.
Caneya's mother Latunja Webb Dunham told the audience, "I'm hurt. I want to know why. I know all my uncles, cousins, they want to hurt him. I got a lot of phone calls saying they want to hurt him, but we've got to move on for 'Neya and just leave everything to God."
Dr. Sandra Anderson gave an inspired eulogy, turning the service into more of a revival discussing the state of the young generation than a somber funeral. She said, "Today is Candy. Tomorrow it's you. Some of y'all are in abusive relationships right now. He done hit you on both sides of your head, but you still love him."
The funeral took on a new direction when Dr. Anderson called for the young people in the audience to come and be saved. A number of the guests came to the front of the church, including Caneya's brother and cousins.
Her father Willie Wilbur, Jr. says, "It shows that my daughter meant a lot to everybody. I'm just very proud of her."
Her mother added, "It came about positive. It was a positive note for everyone, the young generation, so I'm at peace now."
And grandmother Zelzie Bryant remarked, "A lot of people knew her, and the fact that young people came to Christ today, that just blessed my heart tremendously."
The service ended in smiles and hope for the future.
Caneya is survived by a five-year-old son and three- and four-year-old daughters. She was buried at Evergreen Memorial Garden.
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A century-old tradition, the Mayor's Christmas Tree at Hallmark Cards' Crown Center is strung with more than 7,200 white lights and stands 100 feet tall—taller than the famous trees at the White House and Rockefeller Center. As tradition, a celebrity guest will join Kansas City's Mayor Sly James to light the tree. The lighting ceremony is held the day after Thanksgiving (Friday, Nov. 29).
After the holidays, the tree is cut into commemorative ornaments and sold to benefit the Mayor's Christmas Tree Fund, which assists the city's less fortunate.
2013 Mayor's Christmas Tree FAQ
What is it?
The Mayor's Christmas Tree stands each year as a symbol of Kansas City's holiday charity, the Mayor's Christmas Tree Fund.
Where is it?
The Mayor's Christmas Tree has stood proudly at Crown Center since 1973. Crown Center is the Midwest's premier office, residential, hotel, shopping, dining and entertainment complex. Its 85 acres surround the international headquarters of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Mo.
How big is it?
100 feet, making it one of the nation's tallest Christmas trees. It's taller than both the White House Christmas Tree and the tree at Rockefeller Center in New York.
How is it decorated?
Very carefully! About 7,200 white lights and more than 1,200 beautiful ornaments cover the tree. There are about 47,000 more white lights throughout Crown Center Square.
Where does it come from?
The Douglas fir is donated by Cascade Timber Consulting, Inc. of Oregon. It weighs approximately 11,000 pounds. A Crown Center representative personally selects the tree from the company's private forests. In late October, lumberjacks cut the tree down and lower it by crane onto a custom-made trailer. In order for the tree to meet oversized load limits for interstate highways, the branches are pulled toward the trunk (some are cut off and reattached upon arrival.) The tree's 2,000-mile journey takes it through six states (Oregon, Idaho, Wyoming, Colorado, Kansas and Missouri) before arriving at Crown Center.
When do the lights go on?
Kansas City Mayor Sly James along with a local or national celebrity flip the switch to light up the tree the day after Thanksgiving (Friday, Nov. 29).
What happens after Christmas?
The Mayor's Christmas Tree is shipped to a local lumber company to be recycled. The wood is milled into lumber and used to create Mayor's Christmas Tree ornaments, which are sold the following year. Proceeds benefit the Mayor's Christmas Tree Fund. Commemorative ornaments have been created since 1981—and they've been produced from the wood of the previous year's tree since 1987. This year's ornament is a snowglobe theme and goes on sale for $12.50 at Crown Center Customer Service on the day after Thanksgiving. The ornament can be preordered prior to that date by calling 816-274-7251.
Where does my donation go?
The Mayor's Christmas Tree Fund has helped local residents for more than 90 years. Mayor Thomas Crittenton oversaw the erection of the first official city tree at City Hall in 1908. Then called the Mayor's Municipal Christmas Tree Fund, it benefited more than 8,000 needy children during Mayor Crittenton's term. The program has continued to grow through the years and the tree has called Crown Center home since 1973. While times have changed, the mission of the fund has always been to make the holiday season brighter for Kansas City's less fortunate, those who do not receive assistance from other community charities. The Mayor's Christmas Tree Fund assists more than 33,000 people every year. Donations are used to provide gifts to elderly shut-ins and hospital patients, food and clothing for the needy, parties for needy children and much more. Donation boxes are located throughout the Crown Center Shops.
How can I find out more?
Call the Crown Center Information Line at 816-274-8444.


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As we enter August, summer seems to be slowly winding down. Before you know it, you're gonna have to get your layers out of the attic! So, we got a head start on the cold weather clothes with the Pullover Hoody design challenge. The winning design comes from Portuguese artist Daniel Teixeira, who stacked some box televisions to put a colorful spin on white noise. Read on to learn more about Teixeira and to grab his new design, "Interference", on a pullover hoody, tee, or iPhone case!
Congrats on your winning design, "Interference", for our Pullover Hoodies design challenge! Why don't you tell us a little bit about yourself?
I'm a graphic designer and illustrator based in Porto, Portugal. I have a full time job in a graphic design studio, and with my free time I try to work on my personal illustrations. I have also a big passion for cooking.
The concept for this challenge was pretty vague. How did you come up with the idea for "Interference"?
This idea wandered through my head for some time, and as the subject was very vague, I decided to invest in this illustration. I was inspired by the televisions that are for sale in large stores. They all together run different images and colors, creating patterns and interesting color games.
What inspired your decision to create a stack of interference-suffering TV's versus just one?
I wanted to concentrate the attention of the viewer on the chaos of many different TV's.
How would you describe your signature design aesthetic, and how does "Interference" reflect it?
In this project I tried a different style. I think it's important to experiment different approaches in each project.
Tell us a bit about the process behind your design. Feel free to share any WIP's if available!
In general, the ideas come to my head naturally and in different situations. Then I do some sketches to visualize the concept that I want to illustrate, and to get an interesting composition. Then I finish the last details digitally.
Are you a big hoody wearer? If so, what types of designs do you like on a good hoody?
For me, hoodies are like t-shirts to wear in the winter. I like to see good concepts illustrated or nice typographic compositions.
Why is "Interference" a great design for a hoody?
I think the composition fits well in the hoody. And the colors give some energy to it.
For "Pullover Hoodies", we challenged artists to "make a design so awesome, anyone that wears your hoody will want to give themselves a hug." How does it feel to create a design that is as awesome as it is huggable?
It makes me feel really happy and motivated to do more work for Threadless. I really like when an illustration starts conversations and sometimes relationships.
Do you have a new affection for TV's with interference now that your design made you a winner?
I prefer to see really good interference than some TV shows.
Any other shout-outs?
Thank you very much and have a nice day.


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Could Your Child Be Developmentally Delayed?
Visiting the Specialists
Once you've identified areas of suspected delay in your child's development, make an appointment with your general practitioner or pediatrician. While these doctors rarely get involved in the diagnosis and treatment of developmental disorders, it is generally necessary to get a referral from them for a consultation with the appropriate specialists.
To confirm her suspicion that Declan was undergoing a developmental delay in language, Patricia checked a range of milestone charts. She saw that Declan's problem-solving, cognitive, and motor skills were all normal; however, he was several months overdue for milestones in receptive language (understanding what is spoken to him) as well as expressive language (speaking to others). She took him to the family practitioner, who referred her to a speech pathologist and an audiologist.
As in Declan's case, the referral from a general practitioner or pediatrician will usually include more than one specialist. The audiologist found that Declan's hearing was at the lowest level of the normal range; due to repeated ear infections, he has fluid in his middle ear that will require tubes to drain.
Hearing plays a significant role in children's development of language, especially in children up to three years, who fall into what the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communicative Disorders has termed the critical period for language development. The expectation is that Declan's language abilities will jump once his hearing improves; if they don't, however, there may be other problems preventing his development and further tests by other specialists (such as psychologists and neurologists) would be undertaken.
After the audiologist's testing, the speech pathologist did a developmental assessment on Declan and determined that his receptive language development was six-months delayed and his expressive speech was twelve-months delayed. The specialist recommended speech therapy every two weeks. After two months of therapy, Declan's vocabulary increased from two to 25 words.
Declan's story is turning out well so far, thanks to early and rapid intervention. His mother knew exactly what kind of assessments to expect and which treatments would be recommended depending on the results. However, for concerned parents who feel overwhelmed by a lack of understanding about their child's problems, specialist visits can be intimidating. The National Center for Infants, Toddlers, and Families has a website of information about young children's development, which includes a comprehensive guide for understanding and working with developmental assessments.


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Ballet I, II, III, IV, V; Pointe I & II, Partnering, Dance in Culture, Dance History, Dance Pedagogy, Choreography I & II, Dance Appreciation
Clifton Keefer Brown was born and raised in Chicago, where he began his dance studies at Ellis-Du Boulay ballet school. He received his BFA in dance from the University of Iowa under the guidance of Francois Martinique and his MFA from the University of Arizona under the guidance of James Clouser and Melissa Lowe. Mr. Brown professional career has been Ballet Arizona, Grand Rapids Ballet. While in Grand Rapids, Clifton presented various classical and neoclassical works while teaching for the company school, local studios, and with "Steps in a New Direction," a dance outreach program designed to engage at-risk children. He has performed with The Los Angeles Chamber Ballet, and pursued a European career performing with DjazzX Modern Dance Company in Den Hagg, Holland and Friedrichstad Palast in Berlin, Germany. In 1997, as a principal dancer he joined L'Ensemble Da Micha Van Hoecke in Rosignano, Italy. The ensemble tours Italy, Russia and Spain and performs annually at the Ravenna Fesitval and Theatre Massimo in Palermo, Italy. Mr. Brown annually produces full length concerts of his choreography in Italy. In 2008, he was invited by the American Studies Association of Turkey as a guest artist to perform and present a lecture on the African American Influence on Classical Ballet.


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Oral History Interview with Robert J. Wehner, August 22, 1992
Date: August 22, 1992
Creator: Houser, Cindy & Wehner, Robert J.
Description: Interview with Robert J. Wehner, an army veteran and nurse from Dayton, Ohio. This interview recounts his experiences as an Army nurse in Vietnam, 1968-70. Topics include: his assignment to 22nd Surgical Medical Battalion, Chu Lai; treatment of battle casualties and illnesses; camp life; treatment of civilian casualties and illnesses; lasting effects of Vietnam experience.
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Oral History Interview with Ana R. Alonso-Minutti, October 21, 2009
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Description: Interview with assistant professor of music history at UNT Ana R. Alonso-Minutti, Mexican-born immigrant to Dallas, as part of the DFW Metroplex Immigrants Oral History Project. The interview includes Alonso-Minutti's personal experiences of childhood and education in Mexico, attending college at Universidad de las Americas, discovering music history as a discipline of study, a one-year course of study in theology in Dallas, choir direction at a church in England, attending graduate school, and accepting a job offer from UNT. Additionally, Alonso-Minutti discusses family history, her grandparents' migration from Spain and Italy, her first impressions of the U.S., the decision to study musicology in the U.S. or Great Britain, the citizenship process, and the contrast of life in Mexico, England, California, and Texas.
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Oral History Interview with Stephen E. Van Nostrand, April 20, 1987
Date: April 20, 1987
Creator: Marcello, Ronald E. & Van Nostrand, Stephen E.
Description: Interview with Stephen E. Van Nostrand, former executive at Caltex Petroleum Corporation. The interview includes Van Nostrand's personal experiences about service during World War II, employment with Caltex in China, the formation of Ryuku Oil Corporation, and holding various positions within Caltex. Van Nostrand talks about joint ventures with Nippon Oil Company and Koa Oil Company, increasing the refining capacity from 60,000 bbls. to 900,000 bbls. per day, crude oil contracts, the Nippon Petroleum Refining Company, refinery rehabilitation and construction, his role in Caltex operations in Japan, the Nippon Oil Staging Terminal Company, relations between Caltex (Japan) and New York headquarters, OPEC and its effects upon Caltex, character sketches of Neal Lilley, Alec Singleton, and James Voss, and various Japanese oil executives. The interview includes a personal history of S. Nomura.
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Oral History Interview with Harriett Shelton Collins, September 16, 2006
Date: September 16, 2006
Creator: Rose, Harriett DeAnn & Collins, Harriett Shelton
Description: Interview with longtime resident of Cisco, Texas, Harriett Shelton Collins as part of the Eastland County African American Women Oral History Project. The interview includes Collins' personal experiences about education in Cisco's all-black, one-room Smithville Elementary School, her pregnancy and marriage to Bill Collins, working at the Boss Glove Factory, earning her GED, entering beauty school, and earning a degree as a Licensed Vocational Nurse. Additionally, Collins speaks about social life among blacks in Cisco, especially in church activities, her experiences with racial discrimination, the phenomenon of "passing" among blacks in Cisco and elsewhere, her experiences at "Negro Achievement Day" at the Texas State Fair in Dallas, and her children's experiences in public school during desegregation.
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Oral History Interview with Harcourt G. Bull, July 31, 1972
Date: July 31, 1972
Creator: Marcello, Ronald E. & Bull, Harcourt G.
Description: Interview with tax consultant Harcourt G. Bull, Army veteran and survivor of the siege of Corregidor. The interview includes Bull's personal experiences as a prisoner-of-war of the Japanese during World War II. Bull talks about the Fall of Corregidor and his capture, the Bilibid Prison in 1942, Tanagawa and Zentsuji, Honshu, and liberation. The interview includes an appendix with a notebook and a narrative written by Bull.
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Oral History Interview with Jess Stanbrough, April 15, 1985
Date: April 15, 1985
Creator: Marcello, Ronald E. & Stanbrough, Jess
Description: Interview with Jess Stanbrough, physicist, businessman, Army veteran, and member of the "Lost Battalion." The interview includes Stanbrough's personal experiences about being a prisoner-of-war of the Japanese during World War II, the Fall of Java and being captured, and Bicycle Camp. Stanbrough also talks about the construction and operation of secret radio at Bicycle Camp, being an iron smelter at Kamaishi, Honshu, continued operation of clandestine radio, American air and naval bombardment, Kamaishi, and liberation.
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Oral History Interview with Ada Fabiana Duque, October 20, 2012
Date: October 20, 2012
Creator: Bundschuh, Molly & Duque, Ada Fabiana
Description: Interview with Ada Fabiana Duque, Colombian-born immigrant to Rockwall, Texas, for the DFW Metroplex Immigrants Oral History Project. The interview includes Duque's family background and the risks that accompanied being financially successful in Colombia during the Colombian civil war, the guerrilla violence in Colombia in the 1980s and 1990s, her experience as an exchange student to Illinois in 1992, her expectations about the U.S., education and employment in food engineering, the process of acquiring citizenship through political asylum, and her opinions about U.S. immigration policy and cultural assimilation, as well as reflections on American identity.
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Oral History Interview with William Garbo, Sr., 2003-2004
Date: November 24, 2003
Creator: Johnston, Glenn T. & Garbo, William, Sr.
Description: Interview with landscape architect and Army veteran William Garbo Sr. The interview includes Garbo's personal experiences about the G Troop, 112th Cavalry, in the Southwest Pacific Theater during World-War II, growing up in an Italian-American family in Mississippi during the Great Depression, volunteering for the draft and processing at Camp Shelby, Hattiesburg, Mississippi, basic training at Camp Lee, Petersburg, Virginia, being assigned to the 26th War Dog Platoon and to New Guinea in 1944, the Battle of the Driniumor River and his attachment to elements of the 32nd Infantry Division, jungle patrols on New Guinea with his dog, his transfer to Troop, 112th Cavalry and the invasion of Layte, Philippines, and the living condition in the Philippine jungles. Additionally, Garbo speaks about the fighting prowess of his comrades in the 112th Cavalry, jungle patrols on Leyte and Luzon, the 112th's activities around Marungko and Antipolo, Luzon, descriptions of cannibalism by Japanese soldiers, his wounds from artillery shrapnel and evacuation by helicopter, his return to the 112th Cavalry and preparations for the invasion of Japan, witnessing the Japanese surrender in Tokyo Bay, occupation duty at Tateyama, Honshu, relations between Japanese civilians and American occupation troops, the destruction of Japanese defensive fortifications ...
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Oral History Interview with Frank H. Bigelow, June 13, 2002
Date: June 13, 2002
Creator: Alexander, William J. & Bigelow, Frank H.
Description: Interview with Navy veteran Frank H. Bigelow, survivor of the siege of Corregidor. The interview includes Bigelow's personal experiences about being a prisoner-of-war of the Japanese during World War II, boyhood in North Dakota, various jobs during the Great Depression, and enlisting in the Navy. Additionally, Bigelow speaks about volunteering for duty in the Philippines and his assignment to the submarine tender USS Canopus, pre-war military life in the Philippines, the Japanese bombing of Cavite Navy Yard and the destruction of the Canopus, retreating to Bataan and to Corregidor, the fall of Corregidor, his confinement in the 92nd Garage area, the forced march down Dewey Boulevard in Manila and confinement at Cabanatuan, hell ship to Japan, coal mining for Mitsui Heavy Industries, the amputation of his leg by fellow prisoners after a mining accident, liberation, and the destruction in Nagasaki due to the atomic bomb. The interview includes an appendix with an article titled "A Soldier's Story."
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Oral History Interview with Murphy Daniels, April 4, 2006
Date: April 4, 2006
Creator: Hegi, Benjamin P. & Daniels, Murphy
Description: Interview with Murphy Daniels, African-American alumnus of North Texas State University. The interview includes Daniels' personal experiences about childhood and education, enrolling in North Texas rather than Texas Southern University, majoring in pre-med, serving in the United States Air Force, studying at Southwestern Medical School, and pursuing medical research. Additionally, Daniels speaks about his difficulties with white professors and graduate assistants, race relations on campus, social life among black students on campus, and off-campus life in "Shack Town" and the support from black citizens of Denton.
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