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Randy Whitehouse wrote a lot of great stories and told a lot of great jokes, but the moment I will remember most had nothing to do with either.
Randy's wife, Joyce, was diagnosed with cancer in 2018, and the prognosis wasn't great from the start. She was likely fighting to live as many months as possible, not years.
About a year later, in late spring or early summer 2019, I asked Randy for an update, as I often did when we were alone in the office. He told me that Joyce wanted to put together a big party for his 50th birthday, which was a little less than a year away.
He said something like, "I don't want a big birthday party, but if it keeps her going that long, I'll love it."
Randy didn't want all that attention, but he'd do anything for Joyce — who died in October 2019 — and their son, Andrew.
Randy would most likely hate this column. But maybe I could convince him that it will be good for me. If that didn't work, I might try convincing him that it will help the Sun Journal's readers.
Randy Whitehouse, our beloved and talented and hilarious coworker — our beloved and talented and close friend — died Sunday.
I considered Randy my best friend at the Sun Journal. I found out that I wasn't the only one. Randy wasn't the prototypical collector of besties. He wasn't Mr. Sunshine with a smile that radiated across the room. He had a deceptive kindness, and once you were around him, you were hooked.
That extended beyond the Sun Journal, and the Kennebec Journal, where he worked from 2014-16, and even newspaper, radio and TV reporters. The people he covered, particularly athletes and coaches, also were drawn to Randy.
His company was enjoyed, his work was appreciated.
"Randy was such a quiet, funny and approachable guy who will be missed by anyone who took the time to get to know him or hang with him on the sidelines," longtime Sun Journal photographer Russ Dillingham said. "He was the kind of guy many of us gravitated to because he made you laugh, never complained — unless you brought it up — and his dry delivery of witty commentary was legendary."
From the time he returned to the Sun Journal after a few years at the Kennebec Journal, Randy's desk faced mine. That allowed me to pick his brain as I tried to get up to speed on Maine sports. When the sports staff was moved to a different part of the newsroom and I was in charge of picking who sat where, I made sure Randy's desk was still facing mine.
That close proximity left me open to being on the receiving end of Randy's dry sense of humor, but also gave me the chance to team up with him. For instance, whenever he overheard me talking on the phone to Sun Journal sports writer Tony Blasi, Randy would say something like, "Ask him how many times he has watched 'The Irishman,'" or something else to poke fun at Tony's love of mob and war movies.
Randy's work won multiple state and national awards, but he had a disdain for such things. In fact, one of our final text message conversations involved him cursing at me as I asked him which of his stories from 2020 should be submitted for awards.
But he was always quick to compliment others for their work. During our final phone call, which happened in early February, in between his two hospital stays, he complimented me and gave some passionate compliments of the recent work of some of our coworkers.
That final phone call still gives me goose bumps. An infection hospitalized him for a week or so in January. Soon after he returned home, his mom, whom he was caring for, suffered a stroke. Instead of resting and healing, he was worrying about his mom.
Randy called me that day to tell me that his mom had died a few days before — you can't imagine how brutal the past few years were to him — but also to give an update on his condition. I don't think I have ever talked to someone who sounded as completely exhausted as Randy did that day.
He kept talking, as if there were things he needed to make sure that I knew. About how he was worried about everything his son had experienced over the previous few years; about how sorry he was if his absence was difficult on me; about how well we were doing without him; about the importance of me making sure I put my family before my work; about how his most recent experiences made him more convinced that God is real — instead of being bitter toward God that his wife and mom had died in span of 18 months and that he had experienced a health scare of his own, he was grateful.
When I look back at it, of course that was the final phone call we would ever have. A few days later, he was back in the hospital.
Now we are all left with a void. We won't get to read any more of his stories, or hear any more of his jokes.
But I'm grateful for the time we had, and honored to be one of his friends.
Sun Journal sports editor Lee Horton can be contacted at [email protected] and followed on Twitter at @_Lee_H.
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There might not be a better time to be a tight end in the NFL. More and more teams are finding a way to incorporate diverse players into the offensive game plan, highlighted by what the Patriots have done with their dynamic duo. More and more teams are heading to a double threat at tight end, or trying to find one at any rate, trying to get more out of the position than check downs in the flat and blocking help.
Not that those things are not important. Ranking the tight ends for all 32 NFL teams will look slightly different than what you see on the fantasy football player rankings for the position. With the help of SB Nation's football bloggers, I folded in the entire list of considerations from just how effective a tight end is catching the ball to the contributions from blockers. Of course, the contributions as receivers weighs far more than blocking.
As usual, we open the floor to debate, discussion and angry tweets. Hit us up in the comments below with your thoughts on the tight end rankings.
1. New England Patriots
"Bro, you're like, totally the top tight end in the NFL!"
"So rad. Shirts off, high five, bro!"
I somehow doubt Rob Gronkowski gets "so stoked" about our tight end rankings, because he already knows, bro. Whatever your personal feelings on the Summer of Gronk, the pairing of the world's ultimate bro and Aaron Hernandez makes it easy to put the Patriots on top of this list. The addition of bit players like Jake Ballard and Daniel Fells seem excessive, but could prove important down the line.
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2. New Orleans Saints
Gronk better not get too chill, because Jimmy Graham is going to give him a run for his money as the NFL's top tight end. With Drew Brees locked up as the Saints quarterback, Graham will put up some very impressive numbers.
3. San Francisco 49ers
From Niners Nation:
The 49ers tight ends struggled to get much going for most of 2011, but Vernon Davis finished the regular season strong before blowing up in the postseason for 10 catches, 292 yards receiving and four touchdowns in two games. Davis expressed frustrating in learning the offense early on, but with a full offseason this year, Harbaugh's frequent use of tight ends at Stanford might show through further in San Francisco.
4. San Diego Chargers
From Bolts from the Blue:
The Chargers have everything at the Tight End position. Antonio Gatesis one of the best pass-catching TEs of all-time and isn't a bad blocker either. Randy McMichael has been brought back mostly because of his blocking skills. At 6'6", with soft hands and good speed, Ladarius Green will pair with Gates to make an offensive attack that looks awfully similar to what the Patriots run.
5. Dallas Cowboys
Jason Witten's production took a slight dip last year with a productive trio of receivers. It was the first time since 2008 his catch rate dipped below 70 percent, and his 79 catches were his fewest since 2006. With Laurent Robinson gone and Dez Bryant's off-field issues, Witten will be especially important, more so than he already is. John Phillips, second on the depth chart to Witten, is a player to keep an eye on as well.
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6. Denver Broncos
The last time Jacob Tamme played alongside Peyton Manning, in 2010 with Dallas Clark injured, he caught 67 passes for more than 600 yards. In Denver, Tamme will be paired with Joel Dreessen who had 10 touchdowns over the last two years in Houston.
7. Pittsburgh Steelers
From Behind the Steel Curtain:
Steelers TE Heath Miller is one of the more underrated players of the game. The fact he hasn't been used exclusively as an in-line receiver, thus has been utilized as an actual tight end. He has great hands, is an outstanding blocker and will fill any role he's asked to fill at a high level. Expect to see his reception numbers increase this year with a new offensive scheme in Pittsburgh. Also, emerging stud TE Weslye Saunders will have an impact after the first quarter of the season (he is currently suspended for four games for a violation of the league's policy against banned substances).
8. Detroit Lions
Detroit has what might be the second-best duo of pass-catching tight ends behind New England with Brandon Pettigrew and Tony Scheffler. Only Calvin Johnson had more receiving yards than Pettigrew, which is admittedly an odd way of wording that given, you know, Calvin Johnson.
9. Washington Redskins
From Hogs Haven:
This is one of the positions Redskins have quality depth in. Chris Cooley appeared to be fully healthy in mincamps running without a knee brace. Fred Davis has been playing at a Pro Bowl level with subpar QBs his entire career. Logan Paulsen and converted WR to TE Niles Paul also have proven abilities. The Redskins love using the middle of the field and that shows given their TE depth chart.
10. Philadelphia Eagles
Brent Celek had 811 yards and five touchdowns last season, totals that are more impressive when you consider he had to have hernia and hip surgery after the season. The Eagles are confident in Celek's return, and he could be in for a big year if he opens the season with no limitations. Clay Harbor does not catch the ball well enough to be more than a backup.
11. Green Bay Packers
Jermichael Finley tied a career high in receptions (55) and set a new highs for yards (767) and touchdowns (eight). Yet, he still had a disappointing season, thanks in large part to 12 dropped passes to lead all tight ends. Green Bay re-signed him to modest two-year, "prove it" deal. Considering his quarterback you have to expect better numbers.
12. Baltimore Ravens
Baltimore ran a fair number of two-tight end sets last season with a pairing of Ed Dickson and Dennis Pitta. The later is the better of the two, giving the Ravens a little more athleticism from the position and possesses better hands.
13. Cincinnati Bengals
From Cincy Jungle:
Bengals have the best tight ends in the history of football? A bit much?
A little young on experience, but rich in prospect and talent with Jermaine Gresham and rookie Orson Charles, forecasting effective double-tight formations that grants a little variety in the passing and running game.
14. Atlanta Falcons
From The Falcoholic:
The Falcons have one great tight end and a series of question marks. Tony Gonzalez is an all-time great, of course, and even in the twilight of his career he's one of the most complete tight ends in the game. He'll remain a force in what may be his last season in the NFL. His backup is likely Michael Palmer. He's well-rounded but not particularly good at anything. A competent backup. Their third tight end is unsettled. The frontrunner may be Tommy Gallarda, a block-first guy who doesn't have great hands. He spent part of last season on the practice squad.
15. Jacksonville Jaguars
Marcedes Lewis is a much better tight end than the version Jaguars fans saw last year. His catch rate bottomed out at just 51 percent, and he did not see the end zone at all, a year after scoring 10 times. You can point to the obvious offensive struggles in Jacksonville as a part of the reason, but Lewis blames off-field distractions. Whatever the reason, Lewis will be essential if the team hopes to make a quarterback out of Blaine Gabbert.
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16. New York Jets
Dustin Keller led the Jets in receptions and receiving yards last season. You can attribute that to both Mark Sanchez and former offensive coordinator Brian Schottenheimer. His role could decrease a little with Tony Sparano calling the plays, but it is unlikely that Sanchez will forget about his top option. Keller's hands are not elite and his catch rate consistently hovers around 60 percent. The loss of Matthew Mulligan leave the Jets without a blocking specialist, something that could be a problem.
17. Kansas City Chiefs
From Arrowhead Pride:
The Chiefs tight ends are highlighted by a guy who didn't play last year. Tony Moeaki tore his ACL in the preseason and stopped the momentum coming off a solid rookie year. He's joined this year by Kevin Boss which, when you look at how much they'll run the ball (read: a lot), means you can expect more two tight-end sets.
18. Minnesota Vikings
I wanted to rank the Vikings higher because I am bullish on Kyle Rudolph's future. The Notre Dame product possesses Gronkowski potential, though I have no idea about his bro cred. The addition of John Carlson was a smart move too, assuming Carlson can get back to the form he showed during his first two years in the league. A shoulder injury kept him on the shelf last year.
19. Houston Texans
Joel Dreessen ended up a casualty in Houston's free agent exodus this year. They will miss him, especially those six touchdowns and his work as a blocker. Owen Daniels is all by his lonesome atop the depth chart now. Houston did not do much to answer its need for a second wide receiver, so Daniels could see even more targets this year because of that and his counterpart's departure. Backup Garrett Graham could be in for a bigger role. He has the bona fides coming from Wisconsin.
20. Buffalo Bills
From Buffalo Rumblings:
Buffalo uses so many receivers that the only tight end of relevance is Scott Chandler. He was relevant for a time in his first season as a full-time starter, catching six touchdown passes in the Bills' first seven games last season, but then he got banged up, missed three games and didn't score again the rest of the year. Chandler's height, length and soft hands make him a good short-area receiving threat, and he's a problem in the red zone, as well. But this is not a seam-busting tight end, nor an after-the-catch threat. He's a big and reliable target that still has some productivity upside, but he's a very average blocker and not a game-breaker
21. Miami Dolphins
From The Phinsider:
The Dolphins tight ends are hard to predict this year. Last year's starter, Anthony Fasano, is back and is a solid tight end. He blocks well, and he has shown he can catch, a good target in the passing game. But, he's never going to be a dominating, stretch-the-seam type. For that, the Dolphins drafted Michael Egnew, who should be able to fill the Jermichael Finley role for Miami. The wildcard in this is sophomore H-back Charles Clay, who has spent the preseason working with the tight ends. Clay has the ability to add another dynamic to the offense, and showed last year that he can make the tough catch over the middle. The Dolphins tight ends may not be sexy on paper, but they have the potential to develop into something special.
22. Carolina Panthers
I expected more from Greg Olsen last season with a rookie quarterback and offensive coordinator Rob Chudzinski. This could be a much better year with Jeremy Shockey, who caught 37 passes on 59 targets, out of the picture and Cam Newton vowing to put more burden on his teammates in the red zone. Gary Barnidge could emerge as a pass catcher as well. Ben Harstock is their blocker.
23. Seattle Seahawks
Zach Miller had a rough start in Seattle last season, catching just 22 passes for 233 yards. It was a far cry from his production in Oakland where he combined for 126 catches, 1,490 yards and eight touchdowns in his two previous seasons. He is unlikely to see those kind of numbers this season thanks to the addition of Tampa castoff Kellen Winslow. He regularly caught 60 or more balls per year with the Bucs. Winslow has six knee surgeries on his resume.
24. Tennessee Titans
Jared Cook had a breakout year in 2011. He caught 49 passes for 759 yards and three touchdowns, with an impressive 15.5 yards per catch. This is the final year of his rookie contract, which makes you wonder if he could be in for even bigger numbers. Tennessee liked blocking specialist Craig Stevens enough to give him a four-year, $15 million contract extension.
25. Indianapolis Colts
After drafting Stanford quarterback Andrew Luck, the Colts added his former tight end, Coby Fleener, for him to work with. It could prove to be an underrated move by the new administration in Indy. Another rookie tight end, Clemson's Dwayne Allen, could end up seeing more snaps because of his blocking. Fleener has the hands and moves to catch 40-50 passes as a rookie, and grow from there. This is a team that could jump up the tight end rankings just a few games into the season.
26. New York Giants
The addition of free agent Martellus Bennett was a good move to shore up a position marked by injury concerns. Bennett is a good blocker that never realized his potential as a pass catcher playing behind Witten in Dallas. Despite the addition of Bennett, it hurt to lose Jake Ballard, especially to the Patriots. Ballard had knee issues, but he caught 43 passes (five of those in the postseason) and scored four times last year. He would have given the Giants a two-headed option at the position. Travis Beckum tore his ACL in the Super Bowl.
27. Cleveland Browns
It looked like Ben Watson might get Das Boot for a time this spring, but the Browns kept him. He now could be an integral part of the offense with Brandon Weeden at the helm. Concussion troubles last year do not bode well for the 31-year-old's future. Evan Moore jumped from 16 receptions to 34 between 2010 and 2011. He could be in line for bigger numbers after catching 72 percent of the passes thrown his way and scoring four times.
28. Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Not that Kellen Winslow could be considered a difference maker at this point in his career, but you would have assumed that the Bucs could have found a way to keep a decent pair of hands in the lineup. Replacing Winslow and his six knee surgeries is Dallas Clark. Injuries have hampered his last two seasons, limiting him to just about 700 yards over that time. He looks like more of a mentor than a contributor.
29. St. Louis Rams
The Rams' lack of receiving talent gets plenty of attention, but quarterback Sam Bradford could have benefited from some help at tight end too. Last year's second-round pick Lance Kendricks had a disappointing introduction to the pros, dropping passes at key moments. He does block well, but teams need second-round picks to do more than block. If Kendricks washes out, it will be trouble for Bradford. Michael Hoomanawanui has caught the ball well, but his knack for getting injured holds him back.
30. Oakland Raiders
From Silver and Black Pride:
Brandon Myers is the starter by default after team let Zach Miller and Kevin Boss go in consecutive seasons. David Ausberry is a former college wideout looked great in camp and will push to be the starter. Tory Humphrey was a free agent pickup with limited experience, mostly as blocker. Richard Gordon is blocking tight end who filled in at fullback last season. The team needs to pick up a free agent especially with two-tight end sets in new West Coast Offense; Visanthe Shiancoe comes to mind.
31. Chicago Bears
Mike Martz sent all of Chicago's tight ends off to live on Corsica during his disastrous time as the offensive coordinator. Kellen Davis, who had 18 receptions last year, gets the nod as the team's top tight end. But he does block okay. Matt Spaeth gives them another blocker.
32. Arizona Cardinals
The dry desert air did not do much for Todd Heap, who caught just 24 passes and struggled with a hamstring injury. At 32, his best days are behind him. Second-year player Rob Housler will be expected to do more in the passing game this season.


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Dates Read: March 27, 2022 – March 29, 2022
Date Published: May 5, 2016
Source: Owned paperback
Feyre is a huntress.
She thinks nothing of slaughtering a wolf to capture its prey. But, like all mortals, she fears what lingers mercilessly beyond the forest. And she will learn that taking the life of a magical creature comes at a high price…
Imprisoned in an enchanted court in her enemy's kingdom, Feyre is free to roam but forbidden to escape. Her captor's body bears the scars of fighting, and his face is always masked – but his piercing stare draws her ever closer. As Feyre's feeling for Tamlin begin to burn through every warning she's been told about his kind, an ancient, wicked shadow grows.
Feyre must find a way to break a spell, or lose her heart forever.
Oh hello there. Welcome to my new obsession!
I went into this book not knowing if I was going to hate it or love it. Let me just say, I DON'T KNOW WHERE I'VE BEEN. This book came out in 2015 and the fact that I'm just now reading it is an absolute disgrace. I nearly killed myself staying up nights just to finish this book. I couldn't put it down! The world-building and the characters and the m a g i c. My goodness, I can't believe I slept on this series for so long. I've got book two on my nightstand awaiting its inevitable doom. Or… I guess… my inevitable doom. Because I'm about to stop sleeping for a few days, I'm sure.
What an amazing heroine we have. She steps up to the plate to help keep her family fed when they fall into poverty. Poor girl didn't deserve the life her mother bestowed upon her but I understand that her mother knew, of all her daughters, Feyre was the only one who would be able to keep her family alive. She's strong, sharp-tongued, resilient… she's just such a likable character.
I'd be lying if I said I didn't have a crush on this fictional hunk of a man. He's so quiet and unsure. He's such a loose cannon. He's the perfect fit for Feyre, honestly. I enjoyed reading scenes when the two of them finally became acquainted with each other. Tamlin just wants his lands to find peace. He wants to keep the people of his lands safe and fed and cared for.
I love you," he whispered, and kissed my brow. "Thorns and all."
Who did I enjoy reading more than Feyre and Tamlin? Feyre and LUCIEN. I loved their back and forth banter. I just loved Lucien and his fierce loyalty to Tamlin and his cause. The way you could tell something had broken him earlier on in his life but you weren't sure exactly what plagued his thoughts. Ok, maybe I had more of a crush on Lucien. I enjoyed every single page with Lucien's name on it. I can't wait to see more of him in book two. And three… and… four?? *nervous laughter*
I cannot leave here without mentioning Rhysand. He doesn't really show up or remain constant in the book until nearly the end but… look… I have a thing for the bad boys and I can tell he's going to be one. I can't wait to see where his story goes in the coming books. I need more Rhys!
This world is so much bigger than I could have imagined. The last time I met a book with a world and a plot so grand was when I first read Leigh Bardugo's Shadow and Bone series which bled into her Six of Crows series… which bled into her King of Scars series. Those were some of my favorite books and it seems that this series I've finally unearthed from Sarah J. Maas is going to do the same that Leigh Bardugo's books did for me. Every second I'm not reading more of Feyre and Tamlin and Lucien, I'm itchy with anticipation to get back into their story and find out what happens next.
These are those books that I can get absolutely lost in. I lose all sense of time and forget who I even am and what realm I'm sitting in. I love when a book can transport me into its world and make me feel like I'm a part of it and this series has done just that so far.
There are fae creatures galore. All of them are different than the last and more frightening than the last. Courts of High Fae loom on the borders, some more evil and atrocious than the others. A higher power oversees them all, dishing out an unsettling sense of dread that bad things lie ahead. This book had all the things I love in a fantasy book. Including romance. Sorry. I like those. Sue me.
I will say, the "new adult" label is the most accurate. This book had a couple explicit scenes. In case anyone was wondering.
And then grow obsessed like I have and immediately order the rest of the series so you never have to wait to read another page of the series ever again.
Be glad of your human heart, Feyre. Pity those who don't feel anything at all."


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–Hil Kampaiak (New directors) Costume Designer Saioa Lara
–Inés of my soul (RTV projections) Costume Designer Loles García Galeán
–El Verano que vivimos (Charity Gala) Costume Designer Helena Sanchis
–Rifkins Festival (Opening, out of competition) Costume Designer Sonia Grande
–Tell me who I am (Movistar Gala) Costume Designer Tatiana Hernández
–Akelarre (Official Selection) Costume Designer Nerea Torrijos
The San Sebastian Festival is the most important film event in Spain, as well as one of the most prestigious in Europe. The first edition of the Festival was held in 1953, without any interruption since its creation.
In this edition, a long list of guests will visit the city to give support to the films and projects in which they participate. Among the personalities who have confirmed their presence are Johnny Depp, Vigo Mortenssen and important actors from European and Latin American cinema, as well as a large representation of Spanish and Basque movie industry.


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Aceh Island & Banda Aceh Fishing Package 3 Days 2 Nights is game fishing tour offer for you with the short duration. The water in Banda Aceh is not only beautiful, but also as heaven for the anglers. Banda Aceh is located in the northernmost of Sumatra Island with one and twenty minutes flying from Kuala Lumpur to Sultan Iskandar Muda International Airport. Banda Aceh has many fishing spots, the reef fishes such as grouper, snapper to huge fish such as king mackerel and giant trevally are easy to catch. The best time to catch the fish in Banda Aceh during March to September when the immigration of fish and the winds are very friendly.
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Aceh Island is consist of several islands namely Pulo Breueh, Pulo Aceh, Pulo Batee, Pulo Bunta, and many other small island located just off the sea in the east of Banda Aceh. Aceh Island is a popular and the paradise large fish spot fishing in Aceh. Mostly the fisherman in Banda Aceh will come to these islands to catch huge tuna. Besides you will hook up the giant trevally, grouper, snapper, mackerel and other variety of fish. You are curious and want struggling with yellow fin tuna or other big fish! Book the fishing tour with us, check the detail of the itinerary of Aceh Island & Banda Aceh Fishing Package 3 Days 2 Nights below:
Day 01 : Banda Aceh on Arrival (L/D)
Upon arrival at Sultan Iskandar Muda Airport Banda Aceh, SWI Fishing team will greet you in front of arrival building, the team will take you to hotel for check in the accommodation (normally the check in time at 13.00 local time, if the room available you may check in before the time). After check in the hotel, we will take you short city tour in Banda Aceh as well as find the fishing stuff you may need. First we will visit Tsunami Museum, Aceh State Museum, PLTD Apung the stranded electric generating ship on land by the tsunami wave about 4 kilometers from the sea. Having lunch at local restaurant where you can have the delicious Acehnese special dishes. After lunch, tour to Lampulo Fishing Village where you can see a lots of colorful fishing boat park near the river side, Fishing boat on roof tsunami monument and the Lampulo International Fishing port where you can see the fisherman unloading the fish from the boat, if we are lucky or coming at the time the fishing boat have just arrive from fishing, we will see they unloading the big tuna and other kinds of fish in greater amount. Let us know if you want to find some fishing stuff like the lure or handmade squid bait for tuna fishing. In the evening, we will visit Ulee Lheue Fishing Village where you can see many local people fishing near the beach. It is also welcome if you want to try onshore light tackle fishing using life prawn or artificial bait such as Rapala. After dinner in nice café in Banda Aceh, we will enjoy best Acehnese coffee together. Back to hotel and free program.
Day 02 : Fishing in Aceh Islands (B/L/D)
Note: According to Acehnese custom law, on Friday it forbid to fish at the morning till 14.00 o'clock. If the fishing time exactly on Friday, we will go for fishing at the afternoon till the night.
After breakfast at the hotel, SWI Fishing team will come to pick you up and proceed to pier. Depart by boat to Aceh Island, on this Banda Aceh fishing trip, we will bring you to several fishing spots in Aceh Island that suitable for popping, jigging and bottom fishing. We will fish between Bunta Island and Nasi Island where in this place has a great spot to catch the giant grouper and snapper. After spend some time to hook the giant grouper here, we will bring you to other fishing spot near Banggala Island, the spot precisely between the Bengal Strait and Andaman Sea where you can hook the Giant Trevally, Yellow Fin Tuna and Giant Grouper. You may also hook the Big Eye Tuna in this surrounding water. You may try the trolling fishing when we move between one spot to other spot and it will attract the Yellow Fin and Marlin to grab the bait. Lunch in the boat where we already provided you the lunch box, snack box and mineral water. In the boat can also cook something but it not recommended. The trip will take at 8-9 hours fishing. Back to Banda Aceh and having dinner at Seafood Restaurant, you may have the grilled coral fish here. Back to hotel and free program.
Day 03 : Departure (B)
After breakfast, check out the hotel, our team will take you short tour to several best places in Banda Aceh and Aceh Besar if your flight in the afternoon. The places we will visit included Baiturrahman Grand Mosque which is the landmark of Aceh, Cut Nyak Dhien Museum, Lampuuk Beach, Lhoknga Beach and Leupung Beach. Let us know if you want to find some souvenir. Transfer to the Sultan Iskandar Muda Airport for your next destination. We say thank you for trusting us as your fishing partner in Aceh. We hope we will go for fishing again in Aceh next other time.
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NEW YORK (MarketWatch) -- U.S. stocks fell Tuesday, weighed down by disappointing third-quarter revenue from DuPont and Coca-Cola, while worse-than-expected data on home building and building permits hurt Home Depot and other housing-related companies.
The weak economic data and revenue stalled the market's excitement from Monday, when the Dow Jones Industrial Average and S&P 500 both closed at new 2009 highs on anticipation of strong earnings reports. Earnings have been coming in largely above estimates, but investors have gotten more critical of companies that haven't posted revenue above forecasts as they look to justify the DJIA's nearly 55% jump over the past seven months.
On Tuesday, the Dow fell 50.71 points, or 0.5%, to 10041.48. Boeing was its worst performer, falling 1.56, or 2.9%, to 51.89, after Morgan Stanley cut its investment rating on the aerospace giant's shares to underweight from equalweight, citing concerns about technical challenges for the 787.
Home Depot, DuPont and Coca-Cola were among the Dow's other big decliners. Home Depot slid 66 cents, or 2.4%, to 26.97, amid the housing data. DuPont, which posted a better-than-expected 11% rise in profits but an 18% drop in net sales, fell 75 cents, or 2.2%, to 33.87. Coca-Cola tumbled 72 cents, or 1.3%, to 54.07, after posting earnings a 4% slide in revenue, although its earnings excluding items exceeded Street estimates.
The market's reaction to the earnings reports Tuesday "may well be a sign that the market's already priced for all the good news there is out there and then some," said David Rosenberg, chief economist and strategist at wealth-management firm Gluskin Sheff. "There is very little margin for error in the market as it's priced right now."
Still, Caterpillar kept the Dow's declines in check as it jumped 1.76, or 3%, to 59.61, after exceeding third-quarter profit expectations by a wide margin and saying it is preparing for a recovery that could be "rapid." The stock reached a new 52-week high during intraday trading.
Apple also set a new 52-week high Tuesday after the maker of computers and electronic devices reported a 47% jump in quarterly profits, led by better-than-expected sales of iPhones, Macintosh computers and iPods. The Nasdaq-listed stock closed up 8.90, or 4.7%, at 198.76, helping keep the technology-heavy Nasdaq Composite's decline in check. The Nasdaq fell 12.85, or 0.59%, to 2163.47 Tuesday, while the S&P 500 slipped 6.85, or 0.62%, to 1091.06.


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The Metropolitan North Georgia Water Planning District (District), created in 2001, is required to develop a District-wide watershed management plan to address the need for comprehensive stormwater and watershed management in the rapidly developing North Georgia area. A total of 16 counties in the metropolitan Atlanta area are included in the District encompassing over 6,700 square miles. There are six major river basins within the District including the Coosa/Etowah, Chattahoochee, Oconee, Ocumulgee, Flint, and Tallapoosa river basins. Specifically the watershed management plan must provide recommendations for programmatic measures that should be applied across the entire as well as watershed specific measures to address existing or anticipated watershed conditions. In addition, the watershed management plan must be coordinated with the water supply and wastewater management plans being developed concurrently. Development of the comprehensive watershed management plan focused on leveraging existing programs, where appropriate, and identification of additional management measures required to maintain or improve water quality and aquatic habitat conditions. The overall goal was to develop a long-term program that met multiple objectives including meeting water quality standards, TMDL implementation, source water protection, and reduction in downstream flooding. To meet these goals, a change in overall philosophy was required from the traditional stormwater end of the pipe engineering approach to one that eliminates the causes by proactively preventing stormwater problems before they occur. Greater emphasis on site planning and design to better mimic the natural hydrologic regime will be needed to reduce downstream hydrologic impacts and associated non-point source pollutant loads. In addition, significant watershed restoration activities will be needed in the already developed areas to improve stream conditions to meet designed uses. This proactive watershed management approach will require a greater coordination at the regional level to ensure consistency in and implementation of local watershed management programs.
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EDMONDS — The city lost another legal round Monday in its attempt to enforce a statute telling residents how to store their guns.
A three-judge state appeals panel ruled unanimously that the city ordinance "regardless of its arguable benefits to public safety" is "unambiguously" pre-empted by state law and provisions of Initiative 1639, a gun safety measure passed by voters in November 2018.
"My reaction is one of relief. It's nice to see the rule of law still matters," said Brett Bass, one of three residents who challenged the city law with the assistance of the National Rifle Association and the Bellevue-based Second Amendment Foundation.
Monday's ruling affirms an October 2019 decision by Snohomish County Superior Court Judge Anita Farris preventing the ordinance's enforcement.
An appeal to the state Supreme Court could be the next step for the city.
"We're looking at (the ruling) and what we're going to do next." said Councilwoman Adrienne Fraley-Monillas. "Any time you lose in court it is a disappointment. If this ordinance may have saved a child's life because a parent locked away a gun it is worth it."
Bass would like the legal journey to end here.
"I would hope they would decide this isn't worth the energy," he said. "I don't see how this benefits them or their citizens."
The Edmonds law, which took effect in March 2019, required gun owners to keep their firearms locked up and inaccessible to others, especially children. It did not apply to firearms carried by or under the control of owners. It did apply to weapons kept at home and in vehicles.
In addition, under the statute, if anyone not permitted to use the gun, such as a child or a thief, got access to the weapon, the owner could be held civilly liable and fined up to $1,000. If an unauthorized person used the firearm to commit a crime or injure themselves or others, the gun owner could be fined again up to $10,000.
The measure was passed in July 2018.
The next month, Bass, Swan Seaberg and Curtis McCullough filed for an injunction contending state law preempts local governments from enacting their own regulations related to the possession of firearms.
In the lawsuit, they point to the plain language of the statute which begins, "The state of Washington hereby fully occupies and preempts the entire field of firearms regulation within the boundaries of the state."
In October 2019, Farris mostly agreed, ordering the city to not enforce the storage aspect of the ordinance. She ruled, however, that the plaintiffs had no standing to challenge the portion of the city law covering unauthorized access to the weapons. Farris allowed them to amend their complaint to demonstrate why they would have standing, which they did.
The city appealed Farris' ruling, arguing the state law concerning firearm rules is ambiguously worded and does not expressly ban cities from imposing safe storage restrictions such as those spelled out in the Edmonds law.
"We disagree and conclude that the legislature's express preemption of 'the entire field of firearms regulation' is unambiguous and necessarily extends to regulations of the storage of firearms," wrote Judge Beth Andrus of the Division 1 Court of Appeals.
Justices also pointed out the voter-approved initiative tackled the issue. It contains language making it a crime to store or leave a firearm "in a location where the person knows, or reasonably should know, that a prohibited person may gain access to the firearm," and may misuse the weapon, according to the ruling.
Bass appreciated the panel's straightforward conclusions.
"It's nice to get a win," he said.
Mayor Mike Nelson, who drafted the ordinance when he served as council president, issued a statement Monday committing to continued pursuit of gun safety measures.
"In Edmonds, three years ago a 16-year-old playing Russian roulette shot and killed a 17-year-old girl. This month a 13-year-old boy in Auburn shot his 15-year-old sister while playing with a gun," he said. "There is no dispute that safe storage of firearms saves lives."
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To date, Discovery has restored more than $200 million in underpaid premiums for its clients, including more than a dozen Blues plans.
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LaunchPoint division Discovery Health Partners, a provider of payment and revenue integrity solutions for healthcare payers, added three Blue Cross and Blue Shield plans in Q3 to its growing roster of clients. More than 50 health plans, including 4 of the top 10 insurers, are MSP Validation clients.
Honored two years in a row as a top 100-finalist in the Chicago Innovation Awards, MSP Validation helps Medicare Advantage plans recoup millions of dollars to their bottom lines by ensuring the accuracy of healthcare premiums paid by Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) for members with other health insurance. To date, Discovery has restored more than $200 million in underpaid premiums for its clients, including more than a dozen Blues plans.
MSP Validation analyzes plans' open MSP records, validation of primacy, ECRS submissions, response monitoring, and premium reconciliation. The solution is typically delivered as an outsourced business process with Discovery experts managing the entire process on behalf of the client. It is often provided as a supplemental offering that complements clients' existing efforts to help restore more. Clients can also subscribe to the service as cloud-based software to manage the MSP process in-house with their own staff. Many choose to take over ongoing maintenance after Discovery manages the initial restoration effort.
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Deadpool #4. by Daniel Way and Carlos Baberi & Paco Medina. The Internet has not been kind to Way's work on Wolverine: Origins, largely because it hasn't been very good. But his Deadpool series, suprisingly, is--if not very good, then good, at least. In this first issue after the starting arc, the wise-cracking, mentally-ill mercenary Deadpool sits at home in his chair made out of plastic explosives, and plans his next job. Which just happens to be fighting zombies. Way's Deadpool isn't perfect--multiple voices in his head, hallucinations, and moral righteousness strike a mercenary that's a little too crazy and a little too heroic--it's good enough that at least you can recognize him. Sadly, the same can't be said for the art. Call it a pet peeve, but Deadpool is supposed to be heavily disfigured. The faint scars we see hear don't cover it. Overall, a slightly better than average issue, if a bit drawn-out.
Invincible is a series published by Image, written by Robert Kirkman, and (usually) drawn by Ryan Ottley. It follows the life of its titular character, Mark Grayson. At the start of the series, he's the teenaged son of Omni-Man, the world's greatest superhero, and at our first glimpse, his inherited powers have just kicked in for the first time. What powers are those? Your basic Superman set: super-strength, flight, and invulnerability. From there, the series follows Mark as he grows up, heads to college, and learns the superhero trade. There's some fairly major plot twists that I don't want to give away, (do NOT start this series with a volume that comes after number 3) but I will say that the attention Kirkman gives to Mark and his supporting cast--especially his mother--goes above and beyond nearly any superhero comic I can name.
The usual comparison for Invincible is that he's a modern-day Spider-Man, and I can certainly see the similarities. Mark goes through the same process of growing into his role, and growing up in general. But I think that this comparison does an injustice to the nature of the series. Mark is not Peter Parker; there's no shy awkward phase to overcome, and he's not the wise-cracking jokester. Most of all, Mark's powers guide the series in a different direction. If Spider-Man can be summed up by the maxim "With Great Power Comes Great Responsibility," then the theme of Invincible goes one step further--"Power Corrupts." This difference presents itself in many ways-- first, there's the graphic violence, which is the only thing holding the book back from a full recommendation among the younger set. This isn't a comic book series where death is taken lightly; people are killed, and killed brutally. The kind of power Invincible yields has consequences. And given the level of power, it's only natural that the title keeps returning the nature of corruption. Spinning webs is one thing, but when you're that much better than the average human, what is there to keep your humanity? Given the nature of mainstream comics, it's an issue that can't really be fully explored (not if the characters are to remain marketable), so it's nice to see it addressed here.
And it's certainly not something you're going to find in Spider-Man.
So it's a testament to to Kirkman that even while the characters around Invincible succumb, his own struggle manages to feel real and important. Mark starts with a sort of naivety, and even after he goes through a half dozen different hells, he still stays a decent (and equally important, believable) guy.
Admittedly, this comic doesn't have Fables' cast of thousands, or Scott Pilgrim's sheer insanity, or Yorrick's quest for self (although the last one comes closest). But it's a good story, and at issue 54, it's not over yet.
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Emigration: Change the Way We Talk and Think About It
by Dušan Milenković, Westminster Foundation for Democracy
Youth emigration is one the most important, if not the single most important problem in Serbia, as well as in other countries in the Western Balkan region. This problem is much deeper than it is perceived by the public. Almost every person in Serbia has been touched by the reality of having a close friend or a family member emigrated to another country pursuing happiness and a "better life". This is, above all, the personal trauma, a bitter-sweet story-line (exactly how GRR Martin likes it in A Song of Ice and Fire) in which we are, at the same time, very sad and very happy for that dear person leaving the country.
The statistics are also in favor of the "most important problem" thesis. The recent nation-wide survey that the Westminster Foundation for Democracy has done among youth (18-29 years old) shows that 4 out of 5 young people consider leaving the country. The problem is structural also, besides being personal for all of us. The mentioned survey shows a strong correlation between the youth emigration and the level of political non-participation, cynicism, and alienation in Serbia. Also, it shows a high correlation to their openness and progressiveness of ideas, meaning that those who leave are more inclined to changes and liberal views. On the other hand, those who choose to stay are much more politically active, even though they are more conservative and not prone to changes. The status quo persons tend to stay, get engaged but not necessarily change things. Those are the ones who quiet the rebels because "it could be even worse than this". The problem is structural from the economy side also: we are getting short with various important categories of professions. There are less and fewer doctors, medical personnel, engineers, drivers, craftsmen, etc. The amount of remittance is large, but those are not the developmental part of the economy, as it was pointed out in WFD research "Cost of Youth Emigration". Only 3% goes to investments. The same research shows that Serbia spends up to 1.2 billion EUR per annum for the education of those who left. In other words, Serbia is losing people, and with them, the country is losing money, innovations, development. The future. We are losing the future.
Nevertheless, as a society, we have done little to address this problem. I am amazed how little we have done, having in mind how much, each of us personally as well as the society as a whole, have been affected. I thought about this. We do talk about it, we do think about it, but I believe we have been doing it in the wrong way.
Yes, we need to talk about it, and we need to think about it, but we also need to change the way we talk about and think about emigration. The narrative is the key, as much as what we do is.
Let's start with the most obvious thing – we need to stop calling it "brain drain". The phrase is effective, no doubt about it, but it communicates the wrong message and, practically, dis-informs the public. We are not talking about "brain drain" here, because that refers to the departure of highly educated people; we are talking about the emigration of all kind. Those who are leaving are not necessarily the most educated or the most successful members of society. Until recently, we could say that the risk-takers are those who are leaving, but even that is not the truth anymore. Every year there is gradually less and less risk in leaving the county. It has become very easy to leave, and to come back, and leave again. We have all these networking tools available now, to inform ourselves, to connect and search for support. Bottom line: all kinds of people are leaving, not only the smartest, or the risk takers or the most capable ones. The narrative is the key, and how we frame this problem. Check the second paragraph of my article. I have, intentionally, written a whole paragraph full of facts and figures, and framed it in a way so it sounds like a cataclysmic event. It is not, of course. The emigration is not the slow-paced decomposition of the nation, but when we talk about it, we tend to frame it as it is. We rarely, or never, frame it as an opportunity, or a societal effort to outreach to other cultures or more advanced societies, and learn, adapt and improve itself. It is, probably, hard to quantify this at the moment. That is why we need to talk about the quality that emigration could bring us. When we start seeing these opportunities, it will be much easier to do something about it. This is the most important part: the moment we start thinking about the emigration differently, we will start doing something about it.
It is important that we start thinking about emigration as an advantage. We must start thinking about how we can benefit from the fact that a lot of members of our society build networks throughout the most developed parts of the world, and gain knowledge and skills there. We must start respecting these nuggets of cultural diversity that the members of our society can bring back with them. Our plans shouldn't be about keeping young people in Serbia, but quite the opposite: supporting them to leave and gain knowledge and skills, to support them in building their own networks, and then to invest in their return. We should build the opportunities for them to come back, and invest their expertise, know-how, and networks in Serbia and the development of our society. Circular migration might be the answer. I have been learning a lot about it recently, after Serbian City Club from London showed me several ways how can Serbia benefit from focusing on circular migration. This is not the question of what Serbia, as a state, can do about emigration. No, here lies another aspect of the change of our thinking: all parts of society need to mobilize on the issue. Academia and businesses first, because they are the engines of development. Academia and businesses are the first in line to benefit from the expertise gained in developed countries, and they should be proactive about circular migration.
It is of utmost importance that all parts of the society participate in addressing the issue of youth emigration. It's very important that the topic of emigration (especially youth) is among the top three topics of our society. This topic should be the priority of the major business forums, political forums, security and academic forums in Serbia and in the region. In other words, we should both enhance our focus, but also change the way we talk and think about emigration. There is a chance, as I wrote previously – to focus on the circular migration. Let's work with those who want to leave, with those who want to come back, and with those who will never come back but want to give a contribution to their society.


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Road to Atheism
In the earlier hours of November 10, 2020, I boarded an Arik Airline flight from Monrovia to Abuja. I had escaped all insecurity and death threats on my life since the murder of three of my audit staff at Liberia Revenue Authority on October 1, 2020. My life was in extreme danger that I could neither go to work nor sleep home. I became aware of the inconsistencies in my belief as a Christian and inaccuracies in the bible in 2014. I was brought up in a conservative Christian family in a majority Christian nation. But in August 2015, I decided never to go to church, pray to an unseen God or even read my bible. This was not only unthinkable, but it was also abominable. I was brought up to believe in an omnipotent, omnipresent, omnibenevolent, and omniscient god.
The Role of Skepticism
I was a Sunday school teacher for the youth ministry in my local church and a role model to hundreds of young people in my church and community. I was also married in the church. Life could not have been better. In 2014 and 2015, the Ebola virus killed thousands of people in Liberia, Guinea, and Sierra Leone – some of whom were very close and personal relatives. How could this be? How could a loving God allow this to happen? I was devastated and full of skepticism. I began to question my beliefs and saw the inconsistencies in what I believe as compared to reality. I spent hundreds of hours reading the bible, the Quran, and several other religious texts for answers but all I could see was more reasons to doubt. The religious texts were not just contradictory to each other, they were inconsistent with reality. I came across a short book by Sam Harris called "Letter to a Christian Nation". I read it in one sitting and read it again and again. If someone had told me that I could read such a book a few months back, I would be in complete denial and called it ludicrous. The biggest shock was yet to come. I stumbled upon yet another book by Sir Richard Dawkins called "The God Delusion". Then everything came together in a complete whole: There was no such thing as omnipotent, omnipresent, omnibenevolent, and omniscient god. I hated myself for reading these books, but I could not hold myself back from reading them. I read even more of them. I would come from work and sit up all night reading.
Coming out of the closet
In June 2015, I had decided that I could no longer have morning devotion with my family and stopped going to church. My wife thought maybe someone had offended me in our local church and therefore requested we visit another church. I tried to keep things to myself but the changes in me were very visible. In August 2015, I finally told her I didn't believe in the bible anymore. She could not accept it. She called my pastor, my mom, and my mother-in-law. They were three of the people that I most respected too. She sought for their indulgence to talk me out the 'supposed nonsense' that had come over me. She even threatened me with a divorce. I begged her to keep the marriage but told her that if not going to church or believing in the bible were sufficient reasons for divorcing me, I was okay with it. Fortunately, my wife decided that divorce was not an option, but she needed to pray against whatever evil spell that had come over me.
Life as an atheist
Since I converted from Christianity, life has been far more interesting. I no longer hold inconsistent beliefs about life. I didn't need any holy book to instruct me to love my neighbors because it was the right and sensible thing to do. I became more aware of things that I previously took for granted. However, things also became quite difficult for me. I was hated among some family members, friends, and colleagues. People thought I had gone mad and needed salvation. Some even said perhaps I was not saved in the first place and had been pretending all these years. The board of directors of Stella Maris Polytechnic University decided that I could not teach at the university. It later rescinded its decision due to pressure from some student groups and lecturers. Things became very ugly for me. I was alienated and was not allowed to voice my opinions on any issue. At work, my boss could not allow me to present updates on the activities of my department at executive management meetings. At one point, things became so bad that I walked out of the meeting to protest the unwarranted treatments I was subjected to. Nobody wanted me in their company. But I was determined to prove everyone wrong. I was neither mad nor had an evil spell over me. I was just being true to what I believe. I am not the kind of person that withdraws from what I believe to be right, personally, and professionally.
Atheism strengthens Human values
I have been an auditor all my life. First as an external auditor in the private sector where I was responsible for audit clients in the banking, mining, and agricultural industries. I later entered public service in 2011, first as a compliance manager and then as head of internal audit departments in key government ministries and agencies. I developed a reputation of uncompromising stance against corruption, fraud, waste, and abuse. I was always in direct conflict with corrupt and dishonest officials of government. One minister even ordered that I be arrested and thrown out of the ministry because she could not have me undermining her authority. I discovered that she was involved in a conflict of interest. She awarded service contracts to three lawyers and paid them fabulous salaries for which they performed no service for the ministry. I discovered that these individuals shared the money with her. She instructed the procurement department to procure goods and services from certain businesses that she was associated with. I wrote the Ministry of Finance to stop the payments, and this caused her to order my arrest and be thrown out of the ministry. Nearly every ministry and agency that I was assigned at, I was hated for standing against corruption and fraud. I joined the Liberia Revenue Authority as Commissioner of Internal Audit Department in January 2016 after serving as head of internal audit for the agency from its formation in July 2014 under the Internal Audit Agency. I was responsible for all internal audit and assurance services. The revenue agency is one of the most corrupt institutions in Liberia – staff collude with taxpayers to defraud the government of millions of dollars. This puts my staff and me in direct conflict with staff at all levels of the Revenue Authority. In August 2020, we conducted an audit that exposed government and top officials to corruption in millions of dollars in taxes. The report was leaked to the public and this led to the murder of three of my staff who were involved with the audit. I would have been dead if not for my cautiousness for not being out in places and not staying out after late hours. The threat to my life was so great that I could not go to my house. I stopped going to work and had to sleep from one place to another. I fled the country on a flight to Abuja. I applied for and was granted refugee protection status by the Federal Government of Nigeria. That is how I came from being a public servant to a refugee. I feel safe here for now. I am hoping to reunite with my wife and children in the United States, after being separated for nearly three years. It was difficult leaving everything behind, but life is worth more than material possessions.


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The two-year Master of Architecture (MArch) programme offers a unique design and research-led learning experience leading to exemption from the ARB/RIBA part 2 examination. Based in one of the most beautiful and architecturally important cities in the world, you'll join an exciting and dynamic programme combining flexibility with academic rigour.
Our programme has a reputation for its focus on architecture and the city and as a student you'll play an active role in projects linked to current debates about cities and specific sites within them. You'll benefit from a series of guest lectures and workshops from eminent practitioners and scholars. And you'll also have the option to choose from one of two learning pathways. No matter which pathway you choose, you'll be guided in the creation of intelligent and creative architectural design at all times, informed by thematically directed studios.
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Design studios
The design studio is the heart of the MArch curriculum, and accounts for 160 credits of the programme. As a student, you will have the opportunity to explore different design approaches, and to develop your own specialism, by choosing from a range of design studio options. Each studio is led by a dedicated academic staff member whose expertise and research agenda frame the themes of investigation, and typically involves a field trip to sites of national or international interest.
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Modular Pathway
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Previous Modular Pathway studios have explored Kyoto, Paris, London, Copenhagen, Wroclaw, Córdoba, Klaksvik, Edinburgh, Palermo, Naples, Reykjavik, Bath, Santiago de Compostela and the Randstad.
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Integrated Pathway
The Integrated Pathway, unique to the MArch programme at Edinburgh College of Art, is a two-year long pathway anchored typically around a particular city or territory. Focused on themes associated with these sites, this pathway will lead you through a series of architectural studies and design projects that allow you to engage the full range of architectural scales; from the urban strategy right down to the detail in a comprehensive project. The pathway emphasizes research-led teaching and design.
Previous Integrated Pathway studios have explored Calcutta, Havana, Manhattan, Mumbai, Athens, Tokyo, Olbia, Lisbon, Nicosia, Venice, Florence, Cadiz, Warsaw, Shanghai and Valletta.
Studio options for 2019/20
Island Territories vi: Manhattan: scapeland (studio leaders: Adrian Hawker and Victoria Clare Bernie)
City Fragments: Neapolitan Porosities (studio leaders: Chris French and Maria Mitsoula)
Superinfrastructures. Supercities. SuperDutch. (studio leaders: Cristina Nan, Michael Lewis and Jonathan Lynn)
Fire Space: London (studio leaders: Liam Ross and Tolulope Onabolu)
Ecstatic Objects: Santiago de Compostela (studio leaders: Mark Dorrian and Ana Bonet Miro)
PARA-Situation [Ahmedabad] (studio leaders: Dorian Wisniewski and Kevin Adams)
Complimentary courses
The remaining 80 credits comprise four compulsory non-studio courses. Architectural Technology Research (20 credits) emulates the role of the researcher-practitioner, recognising that most architectural projects necessitate a level of technological investigation as a prerequisite to successful integrated design. The course runs throughout Semester 1 with a series of trigger lectures on contemporary architectural technology and environmental issues.
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The Design Report course (10 credits) asks students to produce a comprehensive design report that documents in detail one of the projects that the student has completed during the programme, setting out the research and design development undertaken, incorporating images including the key representations of the project itself, allowing readers to follow the student's study process, allowing an understanding of the material examined, and decisions taken.
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Visiting Contributions
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Still in its original railway arch home just off Angel Meadows, the 10bbl brewery produces a large range of beers from simple pale ales to barrel aged beasts.
During the summer months we open our doors to the public for our famous brewtap events consisting of beer, music, food and good times.
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On top of the brewery and bars we run Glassworks distribution company, sending not only our beers but those of top breweries from around the UK all over the North West.
Signature beer
Mosaic Light - a 3.2% light hoppy pale. Brewed with an abundance of mosaic hops to give big punchy tropical hop notes in a small ABV.
Brewery details
Beers Produced
Hectolitres (per year)
Brewery Tours
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casting for 4 x 15sec vignettes for COCA COLA. We
are working with MoFilm, (https://www.mofilm.com/) who work with developing
filmmakers around the world to create content for brands.
Casting: We will initially be casting everyone from pictures and show reels.
With a small casting on either Tuesday 16th or Wednesday 17th June in
Shoreditch London. I will confirm this on Monday 15th
Shoot: The shoot dates are 18th, 19th & 20th June 2015. The first 3
vignettes are all going to be shot in London with the last one shooting just
outside of it.
Fees: The vignettes will be edits and used online by Coca-Cola in small
15sec video lengths. The usage is for online for 12 months but we highly
doubt it will be used for this long due to Coca Cola refreshing their
content every 3 months. In addition to this, the videos might be used within
a 60 and 30sec TVC in America with 12 months usage. If the actors are then
featured in the TVC edit, they will receive an additional payment of $700
We are looking to cast actors to feature in the vignettes, budget is
limited. We are have managed to pay each person £100 to feature in the
online videos. We know its not a lot of money but the content will be great
and a bonus
for everyones show reel or portfolio. You will also be helping budding and
up and coming creatives hone and develop their craft while working with
high end equipment, mentors and talent like yourselves.
Seeking HISPANIC & CARIBBEAN LOOKING PEOPLE see casting refs:
https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/6431721/DavidBarr-Mofilm-Casting%20%281%29.pdf &
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Vignette 1 – Father playing on console shooting 19th, London.
A father and son are playing a computer game together, mum enters with a
tray of refreshments distracting the father and the son takes the advantage
to win the game.
FATHER: Male aged 32-38. Hispanic. Character will play video games with
son. Must have a warm and paternal demeanor. Will also be asked to play a
background role in Vignette 2.
MOTHER: Hispanic. Female. 32-38 years old.?Character will play mother
entering room with drinks. Must have a warm and maternal demeanor. Will also
be asked to play a background role in Vignette 2.
SON: Hispanic. Male. 14 years old. Will be playing the young boy playing
video games against his father. Will need to be playful and happy.
Vignette 2 Family BBQ shooting 19th, London same location as vignette 1
(Garden Exterior) A varied family group sit together in the garden. They
smile and joke at a vibrant dinner table passing drinks and food, food cooks
in the background.
GRANDMOTHER: Hispanic. Woman. Mid to late 50's. To play a grandmother
enjoying a bbq with her family in the summer sun.
GRANDFATHER: Hispanic. Male. Mid to late 50's. To play a grandfather
enjoying a bbq with her family in the summer sun.
FATHER: Hispanic. Male. Mid 30's. Will be needed to play the father hosting
the bbq
MOTHER: Hispanic. Female. Mid 30's. Will be needed to play the mother
hosting the bbq Young Male Hispanic. Male. Late teens. To play the male
in a young couple attending the bbq. Young Female Hispanic. Female. Late
teens. To play the female in a young couple attending the bbq.
Vignette 3 Food Truck shooting 18th or 19th, London
We see a mid to late 20s couple working in a food truck serving customers,
they are laughing and having fun together. Customers huddle around the food
truck. At the end of their day, they sit on the step to the truck and enjoy
a bottle of Coca-Cola.
WOMAN: Hispanic. 24-29yrs old. Female. Playing chef in Truck
MAN: Hispanic. 24-29yrs. Male. Playing chef in Truck
6 EXTRAS: Hispanic. Varied ages. Playing customers at the truck
Vignette 4 Road Trip shooting 20th just outside London
Two girlfriends on a road trip through the great outdoors. Big tunes on the
radio, theyre laughing, joking about and inevitably getting lost.
Through a montage of shots we see them:
Stopping to enjoy the scenery, drinking a coke.?Motel room sharing a bed,
TV on. Motel room curtains drawn open quickly a new day Filling up with
petrol?Buying snacks
The humid evening sky finally bursts into warm rain. The girls are caught
out and run back to the car, laughing 2 girls Look 22 29 year olds.
Independent and free-spirited. Cool and fun. But they need a warmth and
charm that draws us in. There is an intimate closeness to the girls. Left
ambiguous as to whether theyre life long friends or a couple on this road
trip together.
GIRL 1 – Hispanic in appearance Looks 22 29
GIRL 2 – Looks 22 29, Caucasian. American girl next door kind of look.
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