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Rick Geary's Trotsky: A Graphic Biography summarizes and illustrates some of the great biographies of Russian revolutionary leader Leon Trotsky (notably the Isaac Deutscher bios, which my father, a lifelong Trotskyist, speaks highly of).
Trotsky was an amazing figure: brilliant and fiery, an impassioned rhetorician and propagandist, who fought fiercely with Lenin on ideological grounds -- but eventually reconciled -- and was purged (and then assassinated) by Stalin after Lenin's death. The unlikely story of how Trotsky -- the son of a wealthy landowner -- became a revolutionary fighter and general is improbable, exciting, and thought-provoking, and Geary's comic-book retelling does it great justice.
From his theory of "permanent revolution" (the idea that the Soviet Union could only sustain its revolution by bringing on revolutions in every other country) to his doomed affair with Frida Kahlo, Trotsky's genius, hubris, frailty and strength are well covered in this volume.
(Actually, my dad takes some issue with this, "Geary's facile description (which, by the way, echoes the Stalinist perception of Trotsky's theory) really misses the point: Yes, the theory did have something to do with the extension of the revolution abroad, but that was merely an aspect of it. Trotsky's theory, influenced by Parvus, was that the historically distinct stages of social evolution (barbarism, feudalism, mercantile capitalism, capitalism) was not so distinct any more. In the age of capitalist expansion (primitive accumulation), capitalism was penetrating social systems of previous historical stages and combining with them. Russia, characterized as a form of feudalism, had by the time of the rolling in of the 20th century been penetrated by some very large scale capitalist enterprises by foreign investors. So, here was a society in which serfdom had only been recently abolished, still with an absolute monarch, overwhelmingly peasant and illiterate, but also experiencing the growth of a nascent industrial proletariat as a result of foreign capital. Trotsky's view was that the historical tasks normally assigned to the bourgeois forces emerging within the bosom of feudalism could not be accomplished by the Russian bourgeoisie. They were too weak, already bypassed by foreign capitalists, and therefore unwilling to carry out the democratic reforms appropriate to the normal development of capitalism. So, Trotsky said, the new revolutionary forces would have to do double duty, carry out a bourgeois revolution and a socialist one.")
(That said, Dad adds, "I did enjoy reading his graphic bio")
The only thing really missing from this is Trotsky's own words. He was an incredible and inspiring writer, and his autobiography, My Life (written while exiled in Turkey) is an excellent companion to this introductory text.
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ArghMonkey says:
@Markm, #5 – I would think Trotsky would be fascinating for anyone interested in history.
I do feel compelled to point out that greedy capitalists have caused way more harm to humanity then any communist or socialist ever has …
If Trotsky, Lenin and the rest were fighting for ethical reasons you have to remember that most wars are fought over power and money.
Whats worse, someone fighting, killing and/or dying to break free from an oppressor or someone fighting, killing and/or dying so the rich can make more money by exploiting the stupid and poor?
We already know what happened in the case of Russia but we cant say their motives were bad and given another scenario things could have easily turned out very different, maybe better, maybe worse but wherever our humanity and decency are co-opted for greed and money we, as a people, will always lose.
Our modern system is designed to come up with creative ways to justify greed, selfishness and the existence of rich people.
Would a better world glorify these lesser human traits? I don't think so.
What would you fight for?
A rich asshole who pays you the bare minimum for your efforts, lies to you, exploits everything he can so he doesn't have to do the same work and then drops you whenever its convenient for him, despite the effects that has on your life.
Would you fight so that your treated fairly, that your respected, so that you wouldn't be exploited, so that you wouldn't have to worry about your medical bills (americans only), so that your kids would always have access to higher education, etc etc.
Why would Trotsky or any communists be interesting to read about? because their movement stood for something bigger and better then pure greed and selfishness.
P.S. No. im not a communist but I think its pretty obvious why the movement is interesting and I think their ideals (thankfully) still have a lot of power in our world.
buddy66 says:
And there's this country called China that the Mongols pretty much obliterated…
Stop it!
Roy Trumbull says:
Another interesting person drunk with himself. The only reason I never became a true believer in any political system was that I understood early on that all systems can be quickly perverted by unreasonable individuals.
I recall the three men in the gulag comparing notes. One man had been for Comrade Ivan, the second had been against, and the third was Comrade Ivan.
sirkowski says:
ArghMonkey, that's such a load of crap.
"Sure, the communists killed a lot of people, but at least they had good intentions."
With that logic Dick Cheney is a real American Heroe.
scottfree says:
I hope I don't come off as too sarcastic when I say I love internet political comments. Or perhaps it's a bit inhuman of me to regard them as data.
It's monstrous to defend either the soviet union's or capitalism's barbarisms. I don't regard any of them as 'necessary evils'. But one can plausibly speak of a human project to which both have contributed and at which both have failed. The question of Russian serfs is a bit academic compared to the question of modern forms of servitude. It's not to say serfdom doesn't exist, today, but I'm assuming the BBers are largely in the western world, where the problem isn't serfdom, so much as–speaking for myself–not living as awesome a life as maybe one could.
Kudos to Cory for talking a bit about Trotsky's thought, but, as with Che, people take Trotsky as a myth more than a thinker. It reminds me of the lives of the saints: while ecclesiastics study the scripture, the laypeople study the lives, for moral inspiration. Understand that I don't take morals for a good thing.
Anyway, I've got a copy of Trotsky's My Life sitting around somewhere. TLDR
Jonathan Badger says:
The problem is that the Bolsheviks never were for any of the positive things you mention. I'm all for unions and making things better for workers – but the Bolsheviks were against real unions from the start (Kronstadt) to the end (Solidarity in Poland). And Trotsky was involved directly in the slaughter of unionists at Kronstadt.
Anonymous says:
Let's remember that while in the USSR Trotsky was against freedom of speech. a cornerstone of liberal democracy (no Soviet Marxists were until they wound up in exile). He was no fan of liberal democracy, either.
Teller says:
The existence of rich people gives hope to the lives of the stupid and poor. At least in my case.
The Unusual Suspect says:
"Um, there's this country called Iraq that we've kind of obliterated."
And there's a country called the Ukraine that Stalin pretty much obliterated.
ArghMonkey says:
@Sirkowski – Who are you quoting there? not me.
I did say "I do feel compelled to point out that greedy capitalists have caused way more harm to humanity then any communist or socialist ever has …".
@Jonathan – And they had problems with gays and prostitutes and others, though they orchestrated a revolution they were still stuck in their time, to which I say "so what?".
Ideas evolve but what they stood for is clear, giving people power over their lives, not the rich elite.
@Teller – Just like god gives the stupid and poor hope that their suffering in life will be rewarded and that those who harmed them will be brought to justice?
Your chance of being poor and becoming rich is the same as winning the lottery, why not just change the rules of the game!?
Anonymous says:
Interesting. I've loved Rick Geary's illustrations for years and love being surprised when they pop up unexpectedly. The book sound interesting too. I'll look for it.
salparadise23 says:
#11 – You sure used a lot of words to say "the ends justifies the means".
The Unusual Suspect says:
It's really not practical to try to find fault with the Socialist ideal of "From each according to their ability, to each according to their needs."
It's the practice of Socialism that degenerated into the mess which has dominated much of the 20th century.
And that happened because WE are imperfect, not Socialism. Men are not 100% altruistic, 100% of the time. Of those of us who would give our lives for our families, fewer would do so for our neighbours, and far fewer for strangers. And more than a few of us would prefer our families to do at least a little better than the family next door.
And out of that imperfect sentiment, Marxism, Leninism, Trotskyism, Stalinism, Maoism etc. are born, only to eventually collapse under the weight of power lust.
Anonymous says:
Yes, Teller, as long as there are rich people we know there will be plenty of long pig to go around, come the revolution.
The Unusual Suspect says:
Oh, and incidentally, those of you going on about the existence of the rich would do well to remember that for more than 80% of the world's population you ARE the rich.
Teller says:
Argh: Get a job. Work hard. Invest a little. Save a lot. That's your lottery ticket. Be the rich guy who's different.
ArghMonkey says:
@Salparadise – Basically.
I just think changing any system is going to require doing things that we don't like, for peace you have to be ready for war etc.
I am not forgiving anything anyone did or will do, I just realize that the system in place wont go without a fight, if by fighting we can achieve something better then we should fight, we should also realize that we may fail, that's a risk that has to be weighed also, this isent something to be taken lightly of course, I understand why revolutions happens and ultimately if the pros outweighed the cons then why wouldnt we all fight for something better rather then suffer with what we have? I could answer that question too *L* but I want to hear what you think …
ArghMonkey says:
@unusual suspect – So you think the communist idea will inherently fail?
Im not sure im totally convinced but then, like I said, im no communist, im a democratic socialist if anything …
Jonathan Badger says:
Unfortunately, the myth of Trotsky as a great man exiled and murdered by Stalin doesn't hold up to the historical facts. Trotsky was every bit as much a murdering bastard as Stalin was — the only thing that would have changed if Trotsky had been the leader would have been that Stalin would have been the guy to get the ice-pick in Mexico.
zikzak says:
i think maybe with graphic books you're allowed to judge them by the cover – at least a little, right? Based on that, this one looks neat.
I always understood Trotsky as a very mixed bag, with lots of inspiring wonderful things about him and also many mistakes. I can see how it would make a good bio.
The Unusual Suspect says:
"So you think the communist idea will inherently fail?"
Yes, partly because it is a degenerate form of Socialism, but mostly because it fails to appeal sufficiently to people's baser instincts.
Capitalism is better at this, and should last a little longer. (At least until there is no more capital to compete over.)
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A: Yes, the image of a naked, paunchy man who's junk is not covered by anything. But only just barely.
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jetfx says:
@ Arghmonkey
"I do feel compelled to point out that greedy capitalists have caused way more harm to humanity then any communist or socialist ever has …"
That's debatable, if one wants to compare numbers, but comparing the body count is like choosing your poison. Any system that even unintentionally leads to the death of large numbers of its own citizens (or citizens of other countries), is one to be avoided.
We quite clearly see in retrospect that the Bolsheviks were awful both in motive and in practice. It isn't simply a dichotomy between laissez-faire capitalism and authoritarian Leninism. You don't have to leap to defend somebody like Trotsky, because he and the other Bolsheviks do not really represent the goals of socialism that you put forth.
For a nation that called itself a union of Soviets, it was incredibly ruthless about getting rid of any popular control of the government. As other commentators have noted already, by the time of the 1921 Kronstadt rebellion, the Bolsheviks were quite openly against the interests of the workers.
Bob Rossney says:
When you consider the fact of what Russia was at the turn of the century – a vast, poor, economically undeveloped nation with a thousand-year history of brutal authoritarian rule, whose citizenry were still serfs fifty years earlier, being dragged into modernity by the economic exploitation of foreign powers, and desperately needing to catch up with the rest of Europe militarily – it's kind of hard to imagine what the nice path leading them through the 20th century might have looked like. I don't think the ends justify the means, particularly in Russia's case, where the means were so appalling, and the ends so mediocre. But it's not at all obvious that a course more in line with the ideologies and myths of the West was ever in the cards.
Russians today broadly support an authoritarian ruler who has crushed his political opposition and revived the secret police. Arguments of the form "well, you have to consider the good that Stalin did as well as the bad" are mainstream. This ought to be a clear indication to the West that our view of the world and the Russians' do not overlap as much as we might like to think. And the idea that we know better than Russians what's good for them is…well, that's pretty much Trotsky's point, isn't it?
ArghMonkey says:
This looks very interesting, I have been interested in Trotsky for awhile but haven't committed myself to learning more about him.
I wonder if this is at my local library?
Anonymous says:
Santa's Knee here.
Not an ice pick – an ice ax:
MarkM says:
I just never understand why Communism (whether Stalinism or Trotskyism) is (or was) so fascinating to the left of the democratic first world. They always ignore the brutal and obvious reality of Communism while looking off to some distant glorious idealization.
Trotsky made the Red Army. He was a brutal zealot. And the only reason he didn't continue his own rampage was that Stalin was a larger, more jealous brutal zealot who couldnt stand sharing power. Whatever Trotsky wrote, whatever his "theory", his practices were barbaric and repellent.
Antinous / Moderator says:
He was a brutal zealot. And the only reason he didn't continue his own rampage was that Stalin was a larger, more jealous brutal zealot
So, kind of like Bush Sr. and Bush Jr., only not part of a dynasty?
LaughingLemon says:
What I find amusing is that Rick Geary looks like he's been drawn by himself.
buddy66 says:
Ah, running dog reactionary trolls on a BB thread. Singular!
Deutscher's trilogy is masterful indeed. Your father is quite correct, Cory. My regards to Comrade Doctorow.
We should all be grateful for the founder of the Red Army; after all, it saved the world.
toyg says:
Someone at the BBC is clearly looking for a job in a US-media conglomerate.
The percentage of US-produced media broadcasted by BBC is ridiculously small. They could stop buying US stuff tomorrow, and almost nobody would notice it.
Geeks in the organization don't want it.
Taxpayers obviously don't need it.
So why is this being pushed from the top?
The only explanation is that execs are tired of the pay freeze imposed last year, are looking for greener pastures, and certain contacts asked for a friendly gesture before the job offer is put on paper…
Nadreck says:
Does it cover the Kronstadt Rebellion wherein Trotsky slaughtered all those sailors for the hideous crime of forming a labour union?
cmpalmer says:
@Antinous #16
No matter what political beliefs spawned it or how flippantly the comment was made, are you seriously comparing Bush's (1st and 2nd) abuses of power as president with Stalin? Even if something thinks it's just a matter of degree, any number you choose to compare is going to be off by a couple of orders of magnitude (Guantanimo vs. Siberian work/death camps?).
Pretty soon we're going to need a new Godwin's Law where comparing anyone's actions to Bush's is going to stop any meaningful discussion on a topic dead in its tracks.
Antinous / Moderator says:
Even if something thinks it's just a matter of degree, any number you choose to compare is going to be off by a couple of orders of magnitude (Guantanimo vs. Siberian work/death camps?).
Um, there's this country called Iraq that we've kind of obliterated. At any rate, I don't consider state-sponsored terrorism a numbers game. You're either a terrorist (which both Stalin and Bush are) or not.


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Birmingham City University (formerly University of Central England) is a large and diverse university with over 25,000 students.
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Kenrick Library based at the City North Campus is spread over several floors. The upper floor houses most of the books and a number of study rooms. The lower level houses an IT suite and photocopying facilities as well as more study rooms and specialist collections.
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There are also many Takeaways around with great prices such as two for one pizza at Uni Pizza (next to Perry Barr train station). Your sure to get thousands off menu pushed under your flat doors and you can find them at the accommodation office at Oscott Gardens.
One Stop Shopping Centre is 2 Minutes away from City North Campus. This provides most major banks such as Natwest, Barclays, Royal Bank of Scotland and Lloyds tsb
Unfortunately for all those who are HSBC the only available one is in the city centre which is regularly overcrowded.
Major Bus Stops Just outside the University into the city centre
2 Trains every hour into Birmingham New Street, the major Birmingham Station right next to the Bullring Shopping Centre. Around £2.00 and £1.40 with railcard.
BIRCHFIELD CARS are the local Taxi company 100 yard from the perry barr campus. Their fares are £6 to the city centre any where anytime, £9 for a People Carrier. They pick up late night from city. 0121 777 1717 Great for when your going out.
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Bars, Pubs and clubs
City North Campus, Located in the Student's Union. Cheap and Cheerful prices, good atmosphere and has a great Friday night event called "Toons"
Just had an amazing re-furbishment this fantastic venue offers everything you ever wanted and more from an on campus Union Bar!
Between lectures come and chill out in the bar on the comfy settees and enjoy the food offers while being entertained by the latest music. You can also hone your pool skills or try your luck on the quiz machines! At night the venue is transformed to host some quality nights catering for everyone with drinks offers
This cosy pub located slap, bang in the middle of Hamstead Halls is the perfect place to relax with your friends or get geared up for a night out.
With an local atmosphere this pub has everything from quality pool tables to a big screen playing all the sporting events to cheap drinks!!
With regular Pool competitions and Quiz's the village inn really is a brilliant bar to try out!
This brand spanking new bar is located at Edgbaston Campus just a stones throw from the halls of residence!
With the very comfy chairs and the relaxing vibe this bar promises to be a fantastic place to hang out in between lectures. At night time the bar has the ability to become a banging venue with a dance floor or a place to socialise and meet new friends. With a massive range of drinks from juices and smoothies to coffees and alcohol this is going to be a great venue throughout the whole of the day!
Being located just off College Road, near City North Campus, this two story facility is the prime location for all you sporting folk. And what better way to unwind after a match than in thepavilion bar. Even if your not taking part out on the field you can watch all the action with both indoor and outdoor seating. This beautiful £4.5m sports centre also plays host to a conferencing suite and banqueting facilities which are available for private hire.
Toons Every Friday night at Bar 42. With top DJs playing top tunes & unbeatable drinks offers Toons is the 'Best Student Night in Town'!
I Love Risa Every Wednesday night, this is the Union's 'Official Sports Night' and takes place a world class venue. Check out your local Union bar for amazing pre-club drinks offers!
The Big Squeeze Bar Crawl that takes place around three times a year and usually hosts around 800 students. Starting at all Union bars.
Carnage Bar Crawl 1,500 students, one street... If you haven't heard about carnage... WHERE HAVE YOU BEEN? Oh, and it raises thousands for charity!
Clubs and societies
BCU Anime and Manga Society
Konnichiwa! Welcome to the awesome BCU Anime and Manga Society. We are a group of people oozing with friendliness and want to share our passion for anime and manga with you.
Our goals are to have anime screenings throughout the year, hold different workshops and organise exciting events on campus and away. There'll be something for everyone.
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BCU LGBT - Birmingham City University Lesbian, Gay, Bi-Sexual and Transsexual Society.
Birmingham City University LGBT is a society within Birmimgham City Students' Union. It offers students support and advice on a variety of issues for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transsexual people, from sexual health and coming out, to places to party and campaigning.
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For more info on BCU Accomodation go Here
Accommodation policy
Room's in the uni's halls of residences are guaranteed to those who accept an offer on a full time course at Birmingham City University, apply by the beginning of the autumn term and do not live in Birmingham. Accommodation is not guaranteed to those who live in Birmingham but it subject to availability.
Oscott, Coppice and Oscott Road
Oscott, Coppice and Oscott Road are all provided with Free internet Connection to the BCU Network.This is given as soon as you have enrolled and are given you login details.
Washing and Drying Clothes
laundrettes are located at both Oscott and Coppice which are £1.60 for washing and £1 for drying. Though make sure you save your 20p's as the washing Machines only accept one £1 and three 20p's. Oscott Road can use these though they do have their own washing machines.
Phones Oscott, Coppice and even Oscott Road all have networked phones in each room so all three halls can call rooms by using extension numbers.
Facilities in a Typical Room for ALL BCU Halls of Residence
- Single bed, pillow, mattress and mattress cover (students need to bring own bedding)
- Curtains
- Wardrobe
- Chest of drawers
- Study desk and chair
- Easy chair
- Mirror
- Washbasin (in most rooms)
BCU has a number of accommodation blocks: 2 halls of residence for the main City North campus, 1 for Edgbaston and 1 for the Hamstead campus. BCU also has a number of rooms in the new Unite accommodation block, Curzon Gateway, reserved for its students. Details are given below in the Private Sector section.
Oscott Gardens
The Oscott Gardens halls of residence offers accommodation for 419 students. It is situated opposite the main City North Campus, so gives very easy access to the uni as well as the city centre. Each flat has 7 bedrooms, each with an en-suite bathroom consisting of a shower, toilet and wash basin. The flats are all self-catered and every kitchen has the basics of a cooker, microwave, fridge freezer, dining table and chairs. In addition, all the rooms also have their own telephone and Ethernet connection to Birmingham City University's Data Network, allowing students to access both internal and internet based resources from the room.
Oscott Road Houses
As with Oscott Gardens, Oscott Road Houses are also situated opposite the main campus. There are 30 university owned houses which are used mainly by returning students. If the other accommodation blocks are full some first year students may be placed in there as well. Most of houses have 3 bedrooms, whilst some have 4. The houses also comprise a living room, bathroom and kitchen. Heating is inclusive and all houses have a washing machine, cooker and fridge freezer. As with the halls of residence, each room has its own private telephone and Ethernet connection to the uni's data network.
The Coppice
The Coppice offers accommodation for 432 students and is too directly opposite the main campus, but this time is situated off Wellhead Lane. Each flat has 6 bedrooms and the bathrooms, consisting of a shower cubicle, toilet and a bath with a overhead shower, are shared. These flats too are self-catered and the kitchens comprise of a cooker, microwave, fridge freezer, dining table and chairs. Like the others halls of residence, each room in The Coppice has its own telephone and ethernet connection.
Edgbaston Halls of Residence
The Edgbaston campus Halls of Residence accommodates 295 students and the site is located 2 miles from the City Centre and about 5.5 miles from the main campus at Perry Barr. Each room is for single occupancy and in addition to standard sized singles room, Calthorpe and Mariemont also have some large single rooms. All the accommodation here is self-catered with students sharing kitchen facilities of a cooker, fridge, freezer, microwave and kettle. The bathrooms are also shared. All rooms have a private telephone line and an Ethernet connection.
Hamstead campus Halls
The Hamstead campus is approximately 2 miles from the main City North campus, and there are frequent bus service to Perry Bar and the city centre. Hamstead consists of 700 bedroom with both catered and self-catered rooms available. In the Hall, breakfast and evening meals are provided on term time weekdays, with kitchen and bathroom facilities shared between 10-15 students. Self-catered accommodation consists largely of flats, accommodating either 2 or 6 students, with a self-contained kitchen and bathroom. Like the other halls, rooms in Hamstead also have their own telephone and ethernet connection.
Private sector
Curzon Gateway
Curzon Gateway is located 5 minutes walk from the TIC and is just a short walk from the Bullring. Buses to the City North campus are only a 10 minute walk away. It has approximately 220 rooms, split into a mix of 6, 5 and 3 bedroom flats- all are en-suite and have Internet connection and TV aerial sockets. The kitchen areas are communal and are shared by all occupants of a flat. The laundrette facilities are coin operated and cost £2.00 per wash and £1.00 for an hours drying time. The Heights (another Unite block) is a 10 minute walk from Curzon Gateway.
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-All bedrooms en-suite -FREE Broadband internet -Posesssions insurance -Membership of Gym and Leisure Centre (Optional Extra) -All water & electricity costs included -Common room with Wide-screen TV and Sky Package -Friendly flats from 4/5 people -Excellent security with CCTV, electronic access and 24 hour staff presence
Student union
The Students' Union is a democratic membership-led organisation which aims to represent and support all students throughout their time at Birmingham City University, thus promoting a positive student experience whilst at university. In a nut shell, the Students' Union is here for you and you are recommended to take advantage of the variety of opportunities and services it has to offer.
Have your say
If you have any issues or ideas to share, don't hesitate to contact the Executive Officers – five elected student representatives who are the Directors of the Union and who will do everything they can to support and help you. You can also use the website and suggestion boxes at Union receptions/bars to give your feedback on Union matters.
Be inspired, get involved
The Union is dedicated to getting students involved in as many ways as possible. Find out how you can join sports teams and societies, and if you still can't find anything exciting, why not set up your own? It's a great way to meet new people and develop transferable skills. You can also get involved with student campaigns, volunteering, 'Give it a Go' activities, the DNA (training sessions) and even find out how you can become an Executive Officer yourself! Involvement with your Union means good fun and a great addition to your CV.
Advice and representation
University life is definitely exciting, fun and rewarding. There may be times that you might need to cope with money issues, housing problems or academic matters. It's important to know you are not on your own. The Advice Centre is staffed by professional advisors and can assist with a range of issues and provide you with loads of useful information. As part of the Union, the Advice Centre can guarantee total independence and absolute confidentiality.
Services and facilities
Chill out at Union bars, work out at thepavilion sports facility, dress up and enjoy a night out at our venues. Also, check out Level 2 of the Union building in Perry Barr for useful shops like Select &Save Supermarket, Ria's Unisex hair studio, Endsleigh Insurance and Laptop World.
Footie Special Pitcher of Fosters / Carlsberg for only £5 whenever there is a Live game on the Big Screen!
Friday Night Toons Snakebite - only £1.50 all night! Vodka + Mixer - £1.50 (Double up for an extra £1) Double Vodka + 1/2 Red Bull - only £2.50 Selected Shots - 3 for £5 Pints: Coke/Lemonade - 99p
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Local area
The 2001 Population Census recorded that 22,704 people were living in Perry Barr. 28.2% (6,410) of the ward's population was represented by ethnic minorities, compared with 29.6% for Birmingham in general.
Perry Barr was an urban district in Staffordshire from 1894 until 1928 when it was incorporated into Birmingham, and therefore become associated with Warwickshire. It then became part of the West Midlands in 1974 when Birmingham became a metropolitan borough in the county.
In the 1920s, Oscar Deutsch opened his first ever Odeon cinema here. The original cinema is now a conference venue, having also been a bingo hall.
The site of the former Perry Hall is now Perry Hall Park. Perry Park hosted the Birmingham Carnival in 2005.
Perry Barr Greyhound racing Stadium on the Aldridge Road has been located here for over 70 years. This has a 500 seat capacity, and was refurbished in 2004. It is the former home of the Birchfield Harriers, whose badge, in Art Deco style, it still carries. Birchfield Harriers are now based at Alexander Stadium. Perry Barr Greyhound Stadium hosts the Birmingham Brummies speedway team.
Birchfield Community Library was opened in 1874 as the "Perry Barr Institute". It was converted into a Carnegie-funded library in September 1897. In early 2007, this library was demolished, due to its dilapidated condition. A new building is to be commissioned. Another library in the area is Tower Hill Library.
There is a large shopping centre in the district known as "One Stop" Shopping Centre. This is owned by Birmingham City University and was built in the early 1990s.
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Applying to Birmingham City
Thinking of applying to Birmingham City University? Why not read some Personal Statements which were used for applying here?
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Girls Only Coming September 2010
Girlfriend's Weekend Getaway is September 10 – 12, 2010 in Galena, Illinois. Galena is hosting a Girlfriend's Getaway, where all the gals can enjoy a pleasant weekend full of shopping and excitement. This weekend will provide great shopping and great food as usual, but the Girlfriend's Getaway weekend is going to bring a few extra special events and activities. Whether you are thinking about a quick weekend girlfriend's getaway or an extended stay, make sure you come see us on September 10th through the 12th. Click here for more information on the events and activities for Galena, Illinois girlfriend's getaway.
Scavenger Hunt: Explore and see how well you know Galena. All contestants will have a bag that will have hints that will assist you in completing all the questions. The cost is $10. Friday 4-7pm and Saturday 12-4
Belly Dancing Class: Limited to 25 people. Cost is $10
Yoga Class: Limited to 25 people. Cost is $10
Quartermania: This is a hysterical auction where you bid on items will rolls of quarters. This event will be held Saturday 6-9pm. Cost is $10
Slipper Party: Saturday 9:30pm. Cost is $5
Sunday Brunch: Will be held at the Desoto House. Cost is $10
Farmers Guest House will be hosting a Galena Girlfriends Getaway September 10th and 11th. Click Here for more details!


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Scott Dawgs & Patriots- FOR 2012 Season: PENN VIEW CHRISTIAN SCHOOL 420 Godshall Road, Souderton, PA http://maps.google.com/maps?q=Penn+View+Christian+School,+Godshall+Road,+Souderton,+PA&hl=en&ll=40.307807,-75.350075&spn=0.09399,0.153637&sll=37.0625,-95.677068&sspn=49.57764,78.662109&oq=penn+view+christian&t=h&hq=Penn+View+Christian+School,+Godshall+Road,+Souderton,+PA&radius=15000&z=13Hilltown Township Field Rt. 113, Blooming Glen. From Rt. 309, take 113 east. Continue for approximately 10 miles. Pass through town of Blooming Glen. Field is located directly on Rt. 113, noted by a green sign, behind a basketball court.From Chalfont/Doylestown- Take Callowhill Rd. to Rte 113. Make right at Traffic light. Field on your right.Drager Dragons & Devils-Jason Foulke Field From Rt. 309 At the Telford Exit turn West onto Route 152. Quarry Road is the 2nd Road on the right. North American Dräger is the first group of buildings you will come to. Turn right, then left into the parking lot for the annex building. The field is set back.CBO & GHT Home Field- MAY/JUNE LANDIS SUPERMARKET TELFORD2685 County Line Road, Telford, Pa. 18964
Field is behind the store NOT the library
****All players must park on gravel driveway on café' side of supermarket, PLEASE make your team aware of this****
-Clean up after yourself. All cigarette butts must go in trash can.
-NO booze
- No cleats in the store if you need to purchase something.
JULY- HOME Field- Rockhill Mennonite Church
3100 Meetinghouse Road, Telford pa 18964
~Field is behind the church and cemetery
~ Clean up after yourself, all cigarette butts must go in trash!!
~ NO booze
AOS & BREW CREW- New Britian Field - 207 Park Ave. Chalfont, PA 18914Univest & J&JD-Souderton Police Field Behind police station in Souderton. Rt. 113, across 309. Continue on 113, over railroad tracks, following the hard right turn. Field on the left, behind the Souderton Police station.
From Sellersville/ Hilltown area, take 152 S to Park Ave. Make a left about 2 miles on left is New Britain Park/ Police Station. Follow field around back to right to field 1
From Quakertown area, take 313 E to Ferry Rd. make a right at light (CVS on right corner). Take Ferry to dead end, ( Callow Hill Rd, Park Ave and Ferry Road at 3 way stop ) make a left onto Park from Ferry, follow about 1 mile New Britain park on right, follow around back to right to field number 1From Perkasie area, take Callow Hill South to Park Ave and Ferry Road at 3 way intersection, go straight on Park Ave. follow about 1 mile New Britain park on right, follow around back to right to field number 1
PH & Warriors- Hatfield Field: School Road Park in Telford- from the intersection of Route 309 and Unionville Pike (Mobil Station on NW corner) - head west on Unionville Pike. Go past the light at North Penn Road, then take next left onto School Road. Entrance to park is about 1 mile down on the left.Field is next to the sand volleyball court near the parking lot.Alternate route: from same intersection, turn left at light onto North Penn Road. Follow until the end and park behind GE building in front of you. Follow walking path behind building and to the right to get to the field.
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Boyscout Scuba Merit Badge!
Scout programs offered
"Try Scuba" - This experience allows Scouts that do not have any formal scuba diving education to experience scuba diving in a fun, safe environment! The Scout Try Scuba takes place in our indoor pool, all equipment is provided as well as professional scuba staff. We also offer a special "Scout" price for this program.
"Certification" - For Scouts actually ready to become certified divers we offer custom classes designed to meet the scheduling needs of a Scout group. Training can be done over a Holiday, after school and on weekends. We offer special Scout pricing for you equipment needs for this program.
"High Adventure Program" - We arrange compete packages that can include training, equipment, air fare, hotel and diving. These economical packages can be built to be as "all inclusive" or as basic as you would like.
"Life Saving Merit Badge" - We have experienced swim instructors certified to teach/evaluate Scout working to earn the Merit Badge. This course is scheduled on a reoccuring basis but can be custom scheduled upon demand.
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Homemade Irish Cream25 Reviews 1 Pic
Prep8 h 15 m
Ready In8 h 20 m
"This recipe is a very rich, delicious drink for adults. Everyone loves it at parties! I usually make it for Christmas and Easter, but it is great all year-round! Serve this drink over ice, garnished with a candy cane or whipped cream. This recipe contains raw eggs. We recommend that pregnant women, young children, the elderly and the infirm do not consume raw eggs."
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Original recipe yields 24 2-ounce servings
- In an electric blender, combine eggs, sweetened condensed milk, chocolate syrup and coffee granules. Blend for 3 minutes.
- Add creamer, vanilla extract, almond extract and brandy to the mixture in the electric blender. Blend for 12 minutes. Refrigerate the mixture overnight.
- Strain the Irish Cream through a cheesecloth, then serve.
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does anyone know how long this is good for? do the egg yokes make it good for only a couple of days?
I've been making the Homemade Irish cream for years...my recipe is a bit different, whiskey instead of brandy, coconut extract instead of almond, and whipping cream instead of non-dairy creamer. We call it the "fat maker". LOL...i think I will try the non-dairy this year.
Excellent. I use fat free condensed milk and fat free half & half, so I can really enjoy it knowing most of the fat is out. Adjust liquor to your liking. I give this out at Christmas in a nice bottle.
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Families can learn all about enriching day camps that allow kids to discover who they are and what they can achieve this summer during a special orientation session Monday, May 7, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Northern Lake YMCA, 2000 Western Ave., Waukegan.
From swimming to craft projects and outdoor education, American Camp Association-accredited Y Day Camps, held at both facilities, offer a variety of fun and educational activities under the supervision of counsellors certified in first aid, CPR and AED.
Campers will build self-confidence, discover new skills, develop a respect for the outdoors and make new friends. They are divided into two age groups: grades K-4 and grades 5-8.
The younger group will have fun in a safe environment in which they can learn practical and social skills and develop positive values while participating in a variety of activities. The focus for the older group is on community awareness and career exploration through service projects, leadership initiatives and social development.
There's also a preschool summer camp experience available for kids 3 to 5 years old at the Vernon Hills Y only. These young campers will participate in games, songs, crafts, and several field activities in addition to swimming one day each week.
Registration for all age groups can be done on either a weekly or an all-summer basis. Camps dates cover the period June 11 through Aug. 24. Parents who sign their children up by May 7 will receive $20 off the total cost. Space is limited, so parents should register their children early. Members of the Y receive discounted rates.
The summer day camps, like all Lake County Family YMCA programs, are designed to encourage the four core values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility.
Families unable to attend the May 7 orientation can learn more at www.ymcalakecounty.org or the Welcome Center at either the Northern Lake Y or Central Lake Y in Vernon Hills.
The Lake County Family YMCA is a cause-driven nonprofit that strengthens the community through programs and services that foster youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. Founded in 1892 as a 501 (C) 3 nonprofit, our association is comprised of the Central Lake YMCA in Vernon Hills, Northern Lake YMCA in Waukegan and Early Head Start in Waukegan. To learn more, visit www.ymcalakecounty.org.


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SKIING: Exclusive interview & freeride footage of Aksel Lund Svindal
O: What do you visualize when you stand on the top of the racecourse? Do you imagine the course, do you try to think about something nice, or do you listen to music? How do you get ready in the last moments?
AKSEL: I visualize the course. The turns and the terrain and the line I will take to find the fastest way down. No music and I try to block out other thoughts. I also work on my tension level and adrenalin to get just enough fired up to go fast.
O: What's important to you about your friends and family?
AKSEL: That they're happy and healthy.
O: Who are your heroes?
AKSEL: My grandpa is one.
O: What have you learned from alpine skiing?
AKSEL: To ski fast! But I think all sports teach you a lot about life. To win and lose…Hard work and fair play to name a few.
O: What other training do you do to prepare your body, to strengthen your core?
AKSEL: I have a diverse workout program. Biking, running, lifting, stretching, balance, coordination etc. Trying to fit it all in there!
O: What's your favourite Oakley product?
AKSEL: The Canopy Snow Goggles.
And here's the promised video of Aksel big mountain skiing with freeride household names like HenrikWindstedt, EirikiFinseth,Eric "Hoji" Hjorleiffson and mountain guide Tor Olav Naalsund.
From breaking his skis on one of his the first freeride runs in 2008 to learning how to go slower when charging down the mountains, Aksel takes it all with good humour, his usual big smile and true curiosity and enthusiasm!
But seriously, as Eric Jorleiffson points out, imagine the situation vice versa and how hard it would be to swap places with Aksel, strap on super huge race skis and charge down a racecourse!


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'Hutch' hopes clutch play can continue, impress Bruins
"Just mostly positioning. Especially when you come up to the pro level, positioning becomes so much more important," said the goaltender about his focus in drills. "You can have any style in the world but if you're out of position, you're going to make it that much harder on yourself. So just positioning and depth in the net are the biggest things we've been working on."
Although he has 36 games of pro experience, Hutchinson said he didn't think twice about wanting to attend another development camp. He figures there's always more to learn and this camp can sort of serve as a launching point for a summer of workouts and then training camp in the fall.
Assistant general manager Don Sweeney sees decent progress in Hutchinson's development.
"He's a big kid, moves well … he does have good puck skills," said Sweeney. "I mean as much as other teams get a book and shooters get a book, I think Bob's got a real good feel for what Mike needs to work on and he's starting to deliver that message. You know, it was a challenging year for Hutch last year. You know, he was up and down a little bit between there and just balancing out, getting him the ideal playing time, the number of shots that we wanted [him] to see. You're not going to work on some of that stuff in practice, you have to play games. … For the most part, we're happy with the year of development, but he's got to continue to work on those areas that Bob and he have identified."
Hutchinson was confident enough in his chances with the Boston organization to get his plain white mask painted up this offseason with a caricature of Gerry Cheevers' "stitched-up" mask and Bobby Orr "flying" through the air in 1970. Hopefully he'll get to wear that mask close to Boston for an entire winter in 2011-12.
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Classes are very small & advanced registration is required.
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Bens old external hard-drive keeps throwing up some unseen gems! Here we've got a short clip from Warrington filmed on the Krooked UK tour way back in 2004, with Bobby Worrest and Mark Gonzales and appearances from Manchesters Gez Curren and Bradfordian stowaway Doug McLaughlan.
Watch the clip below and click here for more footage from the same tour.
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Tucked away between a Foot Care Specialist and a Chiropractor's office, a vacancy for a business on the 200 block of Davisville Road is just waiting to be claimed.
What used to be the Kirby Vacuum Sales Shop - and before that A-Sharp Recording Studio - is now empty. There are a handful of doctor's offices and different kinds of medical practices along this block, so is it only a matter of time before another one pops up?
What do you think should fill this spot? Should another office be put in? Or maybe some kind of specialty shop? Upper Moreland/Willow Grove residents, please let us know your thoughts and what you'd like to see in your community.


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Chef John's Ham and Potato Soup215 Reviews 9 Pics
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- Melt butter in a stockpot over medium heat until golden brown. Stir in carrot, celery, onion, ham, and garlic; cook and stir for 5-6 minutes, until the vegetables soften and the onions are translucent.
- Stir in flour; cook for about 3 minutes. Stir in chicken broth, 1 cup at a time. Add water and stir to combine. Turn the heat to high and bring to a simmer. Simmer on medium-low for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Taste the soup for salt and add more if necessary. Stir in potatoes; cook for 15 minutes, until potatoes are tender. Skim fat if desired.
- With a potato masher, mash the soup a few times, leaving plenty of whole chunks of potato. Season with salt and pepper to taste, add cayenne if desired, and add cream. Stir to combine and heat through. Garnish with fresh chives.
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yum yum yum! made almost exactly to the recipe and was very good. The only change I made was to saute the vegies in water instead of butter in order to reduce the fat and calories. I also used evaporated fat free milk instead of heavy cream. def a keeper, thanks for sharking
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VERY good! I doubled the recipe because it said it made four servings. SERIOUSLY? How big are those servings? I have SO much soup left over. It's very rich also so I recommend just a light salad and maybe rolls with this meal! I did add some instant potatoes to thicken but otherwise I stuck to the recipe and my family loved it! The cayenne definitely added a kick. I added about 1/2 tsp. since it didn't say how much.
I made this with very few modifications and it turned out superb. I used my own homemade chicken stock and ham stock which I had leftover in the freezer. I used a little less flour just because 1/4 looked like too much. I didn't have any heavy cream but half and half seemed to work just fine. I didn't add any cayenne pepper because my toddlers aren't big on spicy just yet. I did a few drops of Franks RedHot (a cayenne pepper sauce) to my bowl however. I'll be making this comfort food regularly.
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Amount Per Serving (4 total)
- Calories
- 467 cal
- 23%
- Fat
- 25.4 g
- 39%
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Monthly calf fry dinner set for Thursday
The Sons of the American Legion Squad No. 9, Post No. 9 will have its monthly calf fry dinner from 5:30 to 8 p.m. Thursday at 405 S. Main St.
The menu will include calf fries, chicken and noodles, ham, roast beef, salad with all the fixin's, coffee and tea. The cost is $8 for adults, $5 for children age 8 to 13 and free for those younger than 7.
The dinner is open to the public.
Local Democrats to meet Saturday
The Finney County Democrats will have a reorganizational meeting beginning at 9 a.m. Saturday in the meeting room at Wheatlands Restaurant, 1408 E. Fulton St.
The meeting will include election of board officers.
For more information, call Tim at 276-2243.
Kansas Sampler Festival accepting registrations
The Kansas Sampler Festival, to be held in Liberal on May 4 and 5, is accepting registrations to be included in the official program guide. The deadline is Jan. 31. Registrations will still be accepted after that date but late entries may not be listed.
Registration may be made through the Liberal Convention Tourism Bureau. Call Sally Fuller, director, at (620) 626-0171 or email her at firstname.lastname@example.com or visit www.visitliberal.com.
Citizens' Academy course to begin in March
People interested in learning more about how the city operates are invited to participate in the Garden City Citizens' Academy beginning March 7.
The Citizens' Academy is an opportunity for anyone who has ever wondered how the city works to get a behind-the-scenes look at local government and its services, and to find out what the city does on a daily basis.
The eight session course begins March 7, and ends May 7. Classes will be held at various city facilities and will be led by city staff. The course will include facility tours and group activities.
The deadline to apply is Feb. 23. Information and application forms are available at the City Administrative Center, 301 N. Eighth St., and on the city's website at www.garden-city.org. Contact Ashley Freburg for more information at 276-1160.
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Kurt Hummel from Glee, turned heads when he went to Urban Outfitters this weekend, was he getting something to wear to the Emmys? The real-life Chris Colfer bought a home in Laurel Canyon just at the Studio City border, and he comes to The SC a lot for fun and shopping. Patch got an excited Tweet saying, "I'm sorry but Kurt from Glee is currently in Urban Outfitters with me.#Studiocity" but she was too shy to click a picture . . .
Speaking of Emmys, The New York Times profiled Studio City resident Mayim Bialik in a nice article (click on her name to get to it), and how she is getting ready for the Emmy Awards . . .
Kristen Chenoweth is hosting a dog charity with Hallmark Channel that's based in Studio City (click here for full story) . . .
Also check out the video above of Ashley Tisdale and another with Vanessa Hudgens and those two friends who live nearby each other in Studio City have both signed up to voice The Great Migration, about a predator whose altered state proves to be a threat to the local ecosystem . . .
Miley Cyrus was chased by photographers while on her way to Whole Foods one day this week, and later in the week to Trader Joe's. She seemed to take it all in stride, smiling but minding her own business . . .
Vanessa Hudgens was seen this past week doing yoga, then shopping at Ralphs and Ashley Tisdale has been frequenting Aroma Cafe lately but not dining in, she takes carry out . . .
Hilary Duff is still spending a lot of time in Studio City even after having baby Luca. She is screening a decent babysitter, according to tabloid reports, but isn't convinced that anyone can do it as well as her. And that's probably true, they're inseparable, and she Tweets constantly about "baby time with Luca" and a recent hint that he's involved with her in some super-secret Nickelodeon project. . .
Dakota Fanning was spotted getting ready for her weekly workout in Studio City. Later in the week, she was with friends at Chipotle, and later at Mexicali. . . .
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Not to pile on with Tyler Perry posts here but I thought this quote from him needed to be shared.
With some of his recent film choices, the thought among many of us has been that he's trying to broaden his brand, expand his reach and crossover to reach a wider audience, and that it was all very intentional and calculated on his part.
But Tyler Perry says that's not the case. I don't think I've heard him talk about this before, but maybe because no one's ever asked him the question directly.
Here's a piece from a longer interview he did with Movieline which speaks to this:
MOVIELINE: I feel like that taps into a larger discussion of your films, even, and the idea that you're working within a very specific niche. But looking to what you have coming up next, you're starring in Alex Cross, an action thriller adapted from James Patterson's novel. Did you see this as an opportunity to cross over from your established niche into a wider mainstream audience?
TYLER PERRY: No, I never do things to think about crossing over. The thing that appealed to me was that I always liked James Patterson's books and I liked the franchise and the character itself. When it came to me out of all of the things that I'm offered — I'm offered quite a bit — that was the most intriguing. I thought, "Wow – this is a character that I like," and I wanted to do it. That's what that's about.
So we can infer from his reponse that crossing over isn't a motivation, but how appealing/intriguing the character he's asked to play is - emphasis on that first sentence: "No, I never do things to think about crossing over."
What also thought was interested is that he's offered "quite a bit" as he states. I point that out as well because, first, I'm curious to know what he's been offered and turned down, and also, in past situations, the general consensus seemed to be that he "took over" existing projects; but maybe he was actually offered them, and they were intriguing enough to him, and so he jumped on those opportunities.
Read the full Movieline interview HERE.
Taz | June 29, 2012 6:29 PM
The Alex Cross trailer is out. It wasn't as bad as I thought it would be. Can't tell if it will be really good.
RB | June 29, 2012 1:23 AM
Idris Elba should have gotten Alex Cross! Too bad. But we'll see what happens when the film comes out! SMH.
Baptist preacher | June 29, 2012 12:37 AM
Another negro cashing in on the black women demographic, with derogatory buffoonery and patronizing pontification.
Shit, where do I sign up?
Gary4362 | June 28, 2012 11:27 PM
Bullsh#t!! So he wanted Kim Kardashian in his next film for her remarkable acting abilities? So he's begun doing films with more and more white people in the cast because those are the stories he is compelled to tell? So Star Trek, Alex Cross and showing up to be smug at the Tonys has nothing to do with his manic quest for mainstream acceptance and respectability? Come on!!! Does he really expect us to swallow that?
Donella | June 28, 2012 9:35 PM
TP's giving "the eyes" in this pic.
Dr. Boogie | June 28, 2012 8:15 PM
Star Trek (2009)...casted as Admiral Barnett at Star Fleet Academy. However, considering his schedule which includes constantly in-production touring stage plays, films, and/or television shows over the last decade as a producer, director, and actor, exactly how many other projects outside of his own do you think he has time for? Realistically speaking....
JEftCG | June 28, 2012 7:33 PM
TP reminds me "combovers", those guys who comb their hair over the bald spot: the only person you're fooling is yourself, T. On every front. So just make that money.
Angela | June 28, 2012 6:44 PM
Can't stand this man, not only does he un-complicate and feed stereotypes of what it is to be black, now he goes ahead and diminishes a decent book because quite frank he is a terrible actor.


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Sao Paulo is one of the many places I really, really want to go, but haven't had a chance yet. Luckily, FMX judge/athlete Drake McElroy can make us feel like we're there. Being an X-Fighters judge doesn't look so bad, does it?
Dead animals, drinks, vintage Triumphs and Drake McElroy in Sao Paolo
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Why Bob Booker didn't testify at hearing
Bob Booker, a civil rights pioneer in East Tennessee and a chronicler of the African-American experience, was among those listed as a witness at Tuesday's pre-trial hearing for the Plowshares protesters who broke into the Y-12 nuclear weapons plant last summer. He was expected to testify for the defense, perhaps recounting the sit-ins of the 1960s and how civil disobedience led to positive changes -- with obvious comparisons to the intent of Y-12 intruders who wanted to draw attention to the high cost and risks of producing nuclear weapons components at the Oak Ridge plant.
But Booker didn't testify. When I arrived at the federal courthouse this morning, I heard that Booker had been there and left in a huff. I asked one of the defense attorneys about it, and he said he didn't know about any incident but indicated Booker's testimony would probably be submitted in written form -- similar to some other not-present witnesses.
When I caught up with him by phone this afternoon, he told me what happened.
"I got angry to tell you the truth," Booker said. "I was extremely angry."
For the past 50 years, Booker said he has talked about his experience with the civil rights movement. He said he talked at churches, schools and elsewhere.
Booker said he met with defense attorneys on a couple of earlier occasions, once at the Bistro downtown and another time at the City-County Building. He said each time he told them the story of his experiences.
"This morning, I went down (to the federal courthouse) and they wanted me to tell the lawyers the same story again," he said.
Booker said that made him angry, the idea of having to tell his story a third time and then -- in the courtroom later -- a fourth time.
"I don't need to get my story straight," he said. "I've lived that . . . I was just so angry, starting all over, that I just got out up and walked out."
Booker said that in previous discussions, the attorneys thought his information was appropriate for the Plowshares case. But he said he was upset at the idea that he somehow needed to tell it again or be coached.
"I'm not going to change my story," he said. "It's etched in my mind. I'm not going to change a word."
Booker said he would be happy to testify about his experience. "If I were called to court, I'd be delighted to give my views and give my experience, but I don't need a dress rehearsal."
He said. "I'm not talking any more to any damn lawyers."
Booker said he had some empathy with the Plowshares protesters. Not necessarily about the anti-nuclear message but the right to protest.
"This is America and anybody can protest anything he wants to protest as long as he is orderly, and they had a right to do that," he said. "They didn't have a right to deface property, and I think they need to pay a fine and do community service. But they certainly don't need to be taken out and hanged. They did us a service (by identifying security problems)."
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Hans Nadler trained and perfected his profession in his native Switzerland. Having contemplated early on in life a desire to one day come to America, the beginning of his American dream commenced when he arrived and settled in N.Y. Six months later, Hans was drafted into the U.S. Army and served his tour at Fort Sam Houston, TX where he met Minerva Ibarra.
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In 1962, he partnered with Hungry Jack's Delicatessen and opened the Cream Puff Bakery. A year later, in 1963, he bought out Hungry Jack's and Nadler's Bakery & Delicatessen became a reality.
Nadler's continues with its tradition to focus on fresh baked quality pastries and products and providing excellent service to the customer.
The addition of a unique wedding cake boutique, another first for San Antonio, allows Nadler's to showcase the latest styles and trends in wedding cakes. The responsibility of this task belongs to Nadler's second daughter, Alexia Janine. Serving dual roles of Wedding Consultant and Operating Manager for both locations, Alexia is committed to continuing the family's rich history and tradition.
Nadler's immediate family has been very supportive of the business over the years. Their eldest, Sharon Kay Ash, was an important part of the family business until her graduation when she left to pursue her own career. Their son, J.J. Rainer, an IT Specialist, studied the Pastry Arts at Johnson and Wales University in Providence, Rhode Island. He returned home, worked at the family business until 2003 when he left to establish his own business.
The Nadlers now have 5 grandchildren to carry on the family tradition of pastry standards and excellence the city of San Antonio has come to expect.
"Our wonderful grandchildren are our reason for being," says Mr. and Mrs. Nadler.
The Nadler's commitment to quality and service has earned them the San Antonio Express News "Readers Choice Award", for the distinction of being the "Best Bakery in San Antonio."
Nadler's Bakery and Deli has won this award 11 years in a row – a tradition that began in 2000.
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The growing of the corn maze is on schedule at the Ohnward Fine Arts Center and will be open to the public each Saturday and Sunday, from Oct. 6 to Oct. 28.
The Ohnward Fine Arts Center corn maze began as an idea to bring the community together to provide a safe, family-friendly environment for creating memories. Scattered throughout the many passageways of the maze are checkpoints with questions about local history, agriculture and local geography. Those interested in a different event can visit the maze from 6 to 9 p.m. Oct. 27.
The maze is located at 1215 E. Platt St. in Maquoketa, on U.S. 64, across the street from the Jackson County fairgrounds.
Tickets are $5 for ages 14 and older and $3 for ages 5 to 13. The event is open from noon to 5 p.m., with tickets sold until 4 p.m. Children younger than 14 must be accompanied by an adult.


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And there was image mess. Harsh public words passed between Brown and other black stars like Joe Tex, Wilson Pickett and Jerry Butler; there were even accusations of terminal egotism from the flamboyant Little Richard. Within JB's band, there were mutinies triggered by excessive work, low pay and even less musical credit. Politically, it was disconcerting to see Soul Brother Number One embracing the Nixon White House. And in 1976, things got ugly when Charles Bobbitt, formerly Brown's manager, testified in U.S. District Court in Newark that he had paid New York DJ Frankie Crocker nearly $7000 to get Brown's records played. (Brown denied the charge under oath, and the testimony was later ruled inadmissible on a technicality.)
There was no respite at home. Brown grieved for his oldest son, killed in a car crash. His second marriage was floundering. To please his wife, Deirdre, he had moved from New York to a sixty-two-acre spread in South Carolina, just across the river from his native Augusta. He stayed at home, he says, "and tried to be a father" to his three surviving sons from his first marriage and his two daughters by Deirdre. Bookings tapered off; those that remained were no longer lucrative enough to warrant keeping the most prized symbol of his success – a black and green D-125 Sidley Hawker jet, with operating costs of $550 an hour. After its last $52,000 tuneup, the jet was sold. Shortly afterward, Deirdre swung open the custom-made gate that says "Jaydee Ranch" in wrought iron and drove away with the girls.
Ask James Brown where he's been, and he will sum it up as "down."
In his mind, the turning point was a hundred-degree day in 1977. He walked through his empty house and out into the glaring afternoon sun. On the lawn, his father knelt, knuckling chickweed and tearing it out in clumps.
"Daddy, what you doin' there?"
"I'm diggin' this grass up," he replied, "'cause we ain't able to hire nobody."
James dropped to his knees alongside his father and slid his fingers into the matted turf. He worked until the sweat came, and he felt the tension ease. He says it was handling the dirt that made him feel clean – baptized. After all, the land was his, in a neighborhood where most blacks pulling weeds by a swimming pool were still yardmen. Yardmen and their families grew up on the land, his father pointed out, "but didn't have no address."
"My daddy is a very independent man," says Brown. "He got his son back together."
Joe Brown is wiry and thinner than his son, but he has the same deep-set eyes above high, wide cheekbones. He wears a working man's version of his son's trademark cowboy hat, all straw, bent and creased for comfort, not style. There are grass stains on his blue pants, and there's dried mud on his work boots.
Politely, Joe Brown offers to show me where James spent his youth, and we climb into a Dodge van, James Brown's favorite among his forty-odd vehicles. He is always adding to it: more chrome, new side mirrors, bigger mud flaps to keep the Georgia clay off its Simonized black flanks. The interior could be the anteroom of a bawdy house. Cushioned swivel seats rise out of thick charcoal-colored shag; the gray velveteen ceiling is tucked and padded like the inside of a coffin. There is a bar and sink, a Formica table and a brace of what JB calls "disco lights," some of which are trained on a sign bearing a female nude and the florid red lettering Massage Parlor. "Oh, he love this truck," his father says, pulling out into traffic. "He love it to death."
We drive slowly past a close constellation of stoops, storefronts, banks and boarded movie theaters, spots where Joe Brown could pass thirty-five years ago and be satisfied to see his son at work, shining shoes, sweeping, racking pool balls, delivering groceries, greasing cars. We continue past the railroad tracks where the long World War II troop trains would idle long enough for James to dance and his friend Willie Glenn to pick up the change thrown at their feet. Supplements to their hoard came from the dice games beneath a canal bridge by King Street.
"That's the place," says Joe Brown, "where all them kids got in trouble." There, JB turned JD, pinching bikes, stealing car batteries. And it was there that a night's lighthearted escapade of breaking into four cars landed most of James' gang in prison, each sentenced to as many or more years as he had lived.
Before his sentence yanked him out of the seventh grade, James had won every talent show in town, and his small band was playing dates. "When I was in prison," he says, "they called me Music Box. I had my own band. We had combs and paper and we blew the combs, and we got a washtub and made a bass fiddle." Model prisoners, they sang spirituals. Loud. Three and a half years into his sentence, James wrote a pleading letter to parole authorities on a Thursday; by the following Monday, he was on his way home.
Brown had been out and singing with the Famous Flames (himself, Johnny Terry – who had gone to jail with James – Bobby Byrd, Sylvester Keels and Nafloyd Scott) for nearly three years before A&R man Ralph Bass brought a demo tape of the Flames' "Please, Please, Please" to Syd Nathan of King Records. The lyrics, consisting of please, fractured, torn and telescoped a couple hundred times, did not impress Nathan. It was up to Henry Stone, now of TK Records, to promote this curiosity. It was, he says, "the kind of music nobody ever really heard at the time," as raw as the blackest "race music" yet oddly sophisticated. Somehow, Brown's lambent wail fused the other Flames' neat syncopations. It was wild but crafted, and it hit.
"My initial promotion was to the jukebox operators," says Stone, who begged and cajoled to get Brown and his small band booked into the Palms in Hollandale, Florida. Boasting headliners like Ruth Brown and Ray Charles, it was the primo club on the southern chitlin circuit. Brown played that circuit for a decade before the big dates at the Apollo in New York and the Uptown in Philly. But Stone says that just as rock clubs are affording JB a new audience now, it was a basically white network-TV show that got him serious national attention. That was the Dick Clark production Where the Action Is.
By then, showmanship had become a key selling point for the man who billed himself as "Famous" long before he had a right to. He learned quickly that style was of paramount importance; it got Brown noticed and gave him his "bag."
On record and onstage, Brown's style celebrated a kind of blackness impenetrable to whites. It was pure black, deep black, and it loosed a swaggering pride that few men of color dared express. Even among blacks, it ruptured the stratifications of "high complexion" versus low. "A darker person would probably be named as ugly," explains Leon Austin, a friend and member of Brown's entourage. And James Brown is dark. "So," says Leon, "he made the ugly man somebody. "
He did it by getting pretty, in ruffled shirts and rollers. "I used to wear my hair real high," says Brown. "And people would ask, 'Why you wear your hair so high?' I tell'em, so people don't say 'Where he is?' but 'There he is.'"
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