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Take a Tour: Couple's gifts of art housed in Sculpture Park at Scripps Hospital La Jolla
By Lonnie Burstein Hewitt
When you're heading for Scripps Memorial Hospital, chances are you're not thinking about art. Driving onto the medical campus, you've probably missed the sign on your right that announces "Wolfstein Sculpture Park," though you may have registered the large circle of steel just beyond.
It's only one of 31 sculptures in a variety of styles that make up the collection started in 1998 by Ralyn and Nathan Wolfstein, a couple of generous art-lovers with homes in Encino and Cardiff-by-the-Sea.
For the past 50 years, the Wolfsteins have been brightening the surroundings of hospitals and universities by buying and donating pieces of public art. He manufactured pharmaceuticals and she started making artworks at age seven. They both believe in the healing power of art.
"We bought our first piece when we had hardly any money," Ralyn said. "We gave it to the American Jewish University in L.A. Then UC Irvine built a cancer center and I ended up organizing the art program there."
The idea for a Sculpture Park at Scripps-La Jolla had its beginnings in 1993 when the Wolfsteins bought a painting from Gerrit Greve, an artist who lives next door to their Cardiff residence.
"The hospital's art committee asked for one of his paintings, and Nate and I agreed to donate ours," said Ralyn. "It was our 45th anniversary, and when we drove onto the campus to present the painting and I saw those rolling grounds, I said, 'I can see sculpture everywhere!' "
Five years later, in time for their 50th anniversary, the Wolfsteins created the Park with several pieces by Leucadia sculptor Jeffery Laudenslager, including that giant steel circle.
"For special events in your life, instead of just giving a big party, it's wonderful to give something permanent, something positive and encouraging that people can see and appreciate for years to come," Ralyn said.
In 2003, they discovered the Port of San Diego's Urban Trees exhibitions, an annual display of works along downtown's Embarcadero. Twelve of these "trees" are now at home in the Sculpture Park.
One of the newest additions, and one of the most whimsical, is a bicycle built for two, commissioned by the Wolfsteins two years ago and installed this past summer.
"There's Nate in the front, driving, and I'm in the back going Yeahhhhh!" Ralyn said. "The name of the piece is 'We-eeeee!' with one 'e' for each of our five grandkids. 'We' has always been a key word in our lives. My husband feels the trouble with a lot of marriages today is that people have lost touch with that word."
Their 'we' must be working. The piece is a celebration of their 62nd anniversary.
The Sculpture Park is part of the hospital's Arts for Healing program, the aesthetic component of Scripps' "World of Healing."
"We really try to create a healing environment, not only with medical care, but also through the aesthetic features of our campus," said Lisa Ohmstead, the hospital's public relations manager.
Added Joyce Hyde, who has been a volunteer art docent since 2004, "This could actually be an art destination, like Cedars-Sinai Hospital in Israel, with its Chagall-stained glass windows."
On Jan. 19, Hyde will lead a special tour of the Sculpture Park to provide an opportunity for visitors to get "up close and personal" with the artworks, some of which may be harder to see as the hospital embarks on an extensive building program this summer.
Hyde is full of interesting stories about the park's art and artists. She'll tell you the secret behind the life-sized "Little Girl with Fishes" who dances in a fountain outside the hospital's main entrance. She'll lead you to fascinating pieces you never even noticed and show you how to put a spin on the kinetic sculptures, too.
You don't have to be ill to come to Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla. This month, come for the art.
If you go
What: Free guided tour of Wolfstein Sculpture Park
Where: Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla, 9888 Genesee Ave.
When: 11:30 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 19
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After two weeks of thrilling highs and lows, the 2014 Sochi Olympic Games come to a close on Sunday. But, before we extinguish the torch, we still have a handful of medal events on the schedule.
Cross-country skiing reaches its conclusion with the men's mass start at 2 a.m ET. Following that, the men's bobsled teams will have their final two runs. The Russians lead by 0.04 seconds after the first two runs, putting them in good position to add one more medal to the host nation's total. Latvia and Germany are in second and third place, respectively, while the United States is in fourth place.
The final event of the Olympics is the men's ice hockey gold medal game. Canada is the heavy favorite to defend its Vancouver gold after a 1-0 win over Team USA in the semifinals. The Swedes got this far by taking care of Finland in the semifinals.
Here's the complete schedule for the final day (all times ET).
2 a.m. - Men's mass start
4:30 a.m. - Four-man run, Heat 3
6 a.m. - Four-man run, Heat 4 (medal event)
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7 a.m. - Gold medal game, Canada vs. Sweden
Following the conclusion of the hockey game, the Closing Ceremony begins at 11 a.m.

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Search for the remains of one of Ian Brady's victims leads detectives to Wales
The search for the remains of one of Ian Brady and Myra Hindley's victims has led detectives to south west Wales.
49-year-old Jackie Powell, who is Brady's mental health advocate, has been arrested on suspicion of preventing the burial of a body.
It's alleged Brady handed her a letter detailing where Keith Bennett is buried. His remains have never been found.


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Summer Reading Providers Training
MPB in partnership with "One Jackson, Many Readers" is hosting a summer reading training for summer program providers. Participants from area organizations and churches will be provided with resources and engaging and interactive activity ideas to make learning fun and to incorporate the JPS Summer Reading into their programs this summer.
Summer reading is important because students who do not read can lose up to three months of academic growth. "One Jackson, Many Readers" is an expansion of a unique collaboration between Jackson Public Schools, the Jackson-Hinds Library System, the United Way of the Capital Area, the City of Jackson, and multiple community partners.
Lunch will be provided.
When? Tuesday, May 6th from 10 am - 2 pm
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MP backs cancer research campaign (From Harrow Times)
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MP Bob Blackman backs cancer research campaign
Updated 9:44am Tuesday 8th April 2014 in News By Bruce Thain
An MP has given his support to a national campaign highlighting the power of research in the battle against cancer.
Bob Blackman MP attended Cancer Research UK's parliamentary presentation on the vital role of research in saving the lives of people with cancer.
Every year around 29,000 people in London and more than 330,000 people in the UK are diagnosed with cancer, but survival rates have doubled in the last 40 years thanks to research into treatment.
The representative for Harrow East said: "It's a real eye-opener to visualise the number of lives saved in terms of seats in the House of Commons.
"It is truly inspiring to see what research can achieve. That's why I'm backing Cancer Research UK's campaign to make every moment count in the fight against cancer and I'm encouraging everyone to join me."
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It's good to remind ordinary folk of the importance of supporting these important works behind the scenes so that we manage to crack on and find solutions and possible cures to beat Cancer.
How do we actually support this work?The web-site on Cancer UK has details of how one may make donations on a regular basis or one off or even remember to make provision in one's Will.It's one well worth considering and seriously supporting.
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Baseball Begins Practice For The Upcoming Season
Jan. 30, 2014
EAST LANSING - The Michigan State baseball team has started official practice for the 2014 season, which begins Feb. 14 in Cary, N.C. The NCAA allowed teams to begin practice for the upcoming season last Friday.
"We have a good group of guys and I think the team chemistry is outstanding," said MSU head coach Jake Boss Jr. "We have very good leadership and guys are working hard. The young guys are getting a lot better. It is like I said the other day; it is a fun group to be around. They are working hard and we will be ready to go February 14."
The Spartans are currently splitting their practice time between their indoor hitting and pitching facility and the Duffy Daugherty Building.
"The first few days of practice have gone well," said senior Joel Fisher. "Everyone is prepared - it's exciting to get back going and see everyone full speed."
The Spartans' 56-game schedule this season includes five opponents that took part in last season's NCAA Tournament, including three that advanced to the College World Series. MSU will open the season Feb. 14 in Cary, N.C., and it will play its first of 21 home games on March 21 when it opens Big Ten play with Ohio State.
The Spartans will face Monmouth (Feb. 14), UMass-Lowell (Feb. 15), Wright State (Feb. 15) and Canisius (Feb. 16) on opening weekend in Cary, N.C.
Michigan State is coming off their fourth consecutive 30-plus win season as the Spartans posted a 33-17 record in 2013. MSU was 12-9 in conference play, finishing seventh and narrowly missing the Big Ten Tournament.
"During fall ball, I really think we still had a chip on our shoulder and a bitter taste in our mouth from the way last season ended," said Boss. "That was a point of emphasis in the fall along with just doing the little things a little bit better. We needed to look at where we could have gotten an extra win here or there and how we could have continued to play in the postseason."
Missing out on the postseason certainly serves as a strong motivator for the months ahead. But as Fisher knows, it's the constant improvement throughout the long season that will help get the Spartans back to where they can reach their objectives.
"The goal is to get a little better every day. As long as we are better than the day before, we are on the right track," said Fisher. "Obviously we have to be ready in two and a half weeks, not now. We aren't ready yet, but we are getting better every day and that's what matters right now."
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People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals is offering a reward in the investigation into the Wednesday night break-in at a Macon animal shelter that resulted in three dogs being killed and 15 others injured.
PETA has put up a $5,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of persons responsible for the crime at the All About Animals shelter.
On Thursday, Macon police said they were investigating it as a criminal trespass. It is believed that someone climbed a fence and went under barbed wired before letting the dogs out of their cages.
Three dogs ended up dead and more than a dozen others were injured. Four dogs were missing but were recovered in the neighborhood around the shelter, near Central City Park.
PETA reported that one of the dogs had been cut with a sharp instrument across the front of her body and down her legs.
"People who intentionally harm animals are cowards who take their issues out on the most defenseless beings available to them," said says PETA Director Martin Mersereau. "Studies show that these people often move on to human victims. PETA is urging anyone with information about this case to come forward now, before these violent culprits strike again."
Anyone with information about the break-in is urged to call Macon Regional Crimestoppers at 877-68-CRIME.


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6 Ways to Avoid Being a Stage Five Clinger
Everyone wants to feel like they are a special part of someone else's life. Sharing inside jokes, getting flowers, or just having another person know all those little details about you that make you unique. However, when someone knows that you like to dance in your underwear before you go to bed not because you told them, but because they have set up a tree fort outside your window..it might be time to break ties. So we decided to share with you some ways to keep yourself from falling into that creeper, stalker, or stage five clinger zone.
6) Don't try too hard!
It's pretty obvious to most people when someone is trying a little too hard. Try to let the conversation flow naturally and find things in common to talk about. Sure you might know that your crush is a fan of the show Mad Men, but unless you're a fan too, don't pretend that you watch it every week. It's inevitable that you'll say something about the show that is absolutely incorrect and you're cover will be blown. There's nothing worse than a wanna be...or what we use to call a "poser".
5) Self-Deprecation is a no-no
Both men and women like to be approached with confidence. If you carry yourself well, people will be attracted to that energy. Constantly talking about your flaws will end up making them more noticeable. And the more noticeable your flaws are, the more creepier you become. However, when you start telling a person that they're the answer to all your problems, you've now just crossed the line from creepy to psycho.
4) Don't compare them to your ex
If you are not ready to start over after a break up then its best just to give yourself some space to heal. The last thing you want to do is chat someone up and compare everything they say to your ex. This is one of the easiest ways to scare any potential soul mate far far and farther away from you. Plus, you'll quickly put the "depressed, lonely, and wacko" tag on yourself which is pretty hard to wash away.
3) Sometimes no is the answer
Just because you bought her a drink DOES NOT mean that she owes you the rest of her night. A polite thank you is really all that etiquette demands of a gift from a stranger. If you start acting like a stubborn, attention demanding only child, you're going to get denied and possibly have that drink thrown in your face. Avoid being that guy at the bar.
2) Don't use the force
Just like conversation should flow naturally, so should the casual touching that goes with having a conversation. Women are constantly told that all men everywhere are trying to put GHB in their drinks and lock them up in a basement where no one can hear you scream. So be aware of her personal space. Don't put your hands on her legs or push her through a crowd of people. If she likes you, she will let you know.
1) Don't follow the them everywhere they go
If you go out the to chill with your buddies, its not fun to have some crazy lady following you every where you go. After it happens 3 times, it is no longer a coincidence that you were standing out side the bathroom the moment he walks out. If you had a good talk with someone and want to see them again, then get their digits. If you can sense that they are trying to head someplace else then let them go, absence makes the heart grow fonder and you'll increase your chances of hearing from them again. Remember: there's a reason why all scary movies have a scene with someone jumping out from a corner...it's freaky!
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Massachusetts (state, United States)
Central Massachusetts comprises rolling plains fed by innumerable streams. Beyond lie the broad and fertile Connecticut River valley and the Berkshire Hills. The now-paved Mohawk Trail crosses the Berkshires—the Hoosac Range on the east and the Taconic Range on the west. The state's highest point, 3,491 feet (1,064 metres), is Mount Greylock, on the Taconic side near Adams. In North Adams...
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...formed the Bay State's highway system for 200 years. Rivers such as the Connecticut and Merrimack and man-made canals such as the Middlesex served early needs well. The Boston Post Road and the Mohawk Trail were the most heavily traveled of the early roadways. Opened to Boston–New York mail in 1673, the Post Road consisted of three routes. The Mohawk, a Native American footpath that...
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Mohawk River (river, New York, United States)
...Canal System) that parallels the river from Rome to its mouth has been largely abandoned and is now replaced by the river itself, whose channel was deepened and straightened. The Mohawk Valley (Mohawk Trail) was the historic route through the Appalachian Mountains into the Great Lakes region and served westbound pioneers. The Five Nations of the Iroquois Confederacy (including the Mohawk)...
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Nail-biting finale to the Amazing Agent Lunaspin-off
When Jennifer Kajiwara was a rookie agent, well before she became Luna's no-nonsense handler Control, she excelled in her freshmen year at the Agency.
Unfortunately, her first field mission does not go as planned. When an important political figure is assassinated, Jennifer and her team become fugitives in the rogue state of Bruckenstein.
Determined to learn the truth about the murder, Jennifer discovers that she may have been betrayed by someone close to her - and even worse, there is a conspiracy that goes deeper than she ever imagined. In a game of love and espionage, Jennifer will be forced to question everything she believes to be true. The answers she finds lead to an ultimate showdown that will either break her or turn her into a master agent.
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While the Union is under construction, students can satisfy their food needs at the Chat located right next to Sage Hall. The Chat has everything from Chick-Fil-A to Taco Bell and everything in between. You can also use your student flex dollars here. The Chat will move back into the Union with the completion of the new building in 2015.
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Skin like diamonds and hair that flows in gorgeous waves, Edward Cullen is a vampire that has won the hearts of many 14-year-old girls. Not as lucky in popularity are ticks. These blood suckers are tiny creatures that come around every spring and summer, reeking havoc on your furry friends. Continue reading
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Celebrating a Safe St. Patrick's Day, Baxter-Boo Style
Flooded with green beer and Irish drinking songs, you can bet every pub in the city is going to be packed on March 17. However, despite the common misconception that St. Patrick's Day is limited to beer drinkers and leprechauns, the holiday can be celebrated by everyone. Continue reading
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The term "a winter wonderland" doesn't always exactly describe the winter months that consume four months out of the year. While the image of white flakes falling from the sky can be quite beautiful, there are several walking hazards that come with the beautiful white blankets of snow. Continue reading
Celebrating National Change a Pet's Life Day: What Could You Do to Show Your Appreciation
So, you've started marking off your New Year's Resolution list (well, at least we hope). However, starting a new year off can be difficult. There's a ton of pressure to start changing small things in your life, like vowing to work out more or start doing more good deeds in society.
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What is apostolic succession? Why does it matter who laid hands on your pastor so long as he teaches the true faith? Fr. Jonathan shows why apostolic succession is necessary in the Church and explains why Rome is wrong to say that Anglicans don't have it.
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Born: May 3, 1969
Ted Sirota was born May 3, 1969 in Champaign, IL and grew up in South Suburban Chicago, in Flossmoor, IL. Ted began playing drums and percussion in 1980 at the age of 10. By age 15, after hearing the great Max Roach perform at The Jazz Showcase, Sirota decided (against all warnings!) to pursue a career in music. In high school Ted developed a love for both Reggae music and Jazz, and was inspired to play his instrument by drummers like Max Roach, Philly Joe Jones, Elvin Jones, Sly Dunbar, Carlton Barrett, and Style Scott.
After graduating from High School, Sirota left Chicago for Boston to attend Berklee College of Music in the fall of 1987. Shortly after arriving in Boston, Sirota began studying with the legendary Jazz drummer/teacher Alan Dawson at his home in Lexington, MA. Dawson's methods and guidance had a profound and lasting impact on Sirota's drumming style. Ted's tenure at Berklee was a crucial period in his development as a young musician....
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- Ted is well versed in many styles of music, having worked professionally in the following idioms: Rock, Jazz, Blues, Hip-Hop, R&B, Funk, House, Reggae, Soca, Calypso, Brazilian, Salsa, Country, and more. Ted also has vast experience with studio session and musical theater work, as well as drum programming and music production.
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Below are links for information that might be useful for international students who plan to attend Southeast Missouri State University.
When planning your transportation to Cape Girardeau, Mo., you should fly into St. Louis (STL.) You can arrange to travel by van from there (contact BART) - cost is around $75 or Greyhound Bus (cheap but very slow). BART is excellent, but sometimes slow. Whenever possible, the IBP Office will arrange to pick up.
At times, the International Business Office can arrange pick up. A charge of $75 is billed for this service. Contact the Dr. Peter Gordon, director of International Business Programs, to inquire if this might work for you.
After you arrive...Getting Around in Cape Girardeau
View the bus schedules (Adobe PDF file), which include the following:
1) the schedules and stops for the city bus - cost $1.50 (Mondays - Saturdays; day times);
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According to Andrea Adelson this is the quote from one FSU fan before last night's game. I have news for all we are nothing with him either. When I think of the FSU defense and how to describe it, words like stealth defense, air defense and the invisible defense come to mind. You know it is there but you just can't see it.
Georgia Tech had two one play touchdown drives and one two play touchdown drive. The only time they did not march in to score they bobbled the football, other wise it was off to the races. When you score 45 points and your quarterback is breaking his own passing record from week to week aren't you supposed to win once in awhile? Maybe I am just confused here.
Andrea it seems could only find fans who think Bobby should stay forever, do whatever he wants and coach as long as he wants no matter what happens. I call it the Samarai syndrome. The only problem is the way of the Samarai is death! That seems to be the way FSU football is headed.
It is obvious to me the fans still sporting the Bobby forever mentality don't look around at a partially empty stadium that will hold 83,000 fans. It is rarely ever full any more and less likely to be in the future so it seems. I am curious as to where the Bobby Bowden PR faction plan to acquire funds to run this football program because that is the way football works. No funding, no recruits and no success.
Bobby Bowden has expressed his desire to still direct the program. It would be nice if he would take a note from Paterno who works on a reduced salary. We are in an economic turn down. Coach Bowden could donate his salary back into the University this year as show of loyalty and goodwill.
On a serious note there are signs that adults are gearing up to take charge and they don't seem to come from the president or the athletic director's office. I am talking about the boosters and Jim Smith who have admitted that areas of funding and recruiting are drying up and it is time to move past the Bowden era. Anyone want to sing a few verses of Mendelssohns Hallelujah chorus with me?
We can at least take heart in this because football and watching our fan base is becoming a little embarrassing to me. If it were not for the fact we are 2-4, we would be 6-0. It is beginning to make sense to me now.


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I had some random thoughts, being the optimist that I am, about our current slide and how going forward the Bills could be better off. As agonizing as this debacle of a season is to watch there are at least a few things, I think, that are positives going into next year. Mainly because of this 7 soon to be 9 game slide.
1) Fitz is clearly not a franchise QB (duh!). He's not getting paid like one which is good and he'll be a good place holder until the next guy is up but if Chan and Nix go into next year without seriously attempting to upgrade the QB position (in the form of a young draftee) then I will have absolutely zero confidence in them.
2) George Edwards should get fired. I feel for the guy but i'm sure they compensate him well and he'll get picked up and coach linebackers or something somewhere. The Bills should be able to go find themselves an upgrade (not that difficult at this point) at the defensive coordinator position in the off season. Rarely if ever do you see teams have 7+ game losing streaks in their second full season and not see someone get the ax. If Chan survives it has to be because someone else will get fired and I nominate George Edwards. Although I don't think I have to nominate him as he's highly likely to get fired.
On a side note - it was said during the game that Wannstedt was calling the defensive plays then on Channel 2 News they said that wasn't true. I don't know what's happening there and it's entirely possible that the commentators just goofed up but where there's smoke theirs fire.
3) Chan should go out and get himself an actual offensive coordinator - or at least let Modkins call plays. Chan's doing too much and I think he's over thinking. He should really let someone else handle those responsibilities.
So while none of this is fun, we should expect some major changes in the off season. I'm not at the point where I think Buddy and Chan should go because I really, really don't want to start over again but I think this slide will necessitate some changes that should work out better for the Bills in the long run. Unfortunately for us Bills fans, that most likely means at least another 2 full years - if not 3 years until something positive happens.
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Jones also said Garrett will decide who calls the offensive plays in 2013. Jones indicated recently that Garrett would no longer run the offense on game days, leading to speculation that the coach was being stripped of those duties at the same time his staff was being dismantled.
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A post-mortem was under way today into the first elections for police commissioners in England and Wales after the poll was marred by a record-low turnout. A detailed inquiry has been ordered by the Electoral Commission.
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Sir Hugh Orde, president of the Association of Chief Police Officers, said he did not believe the low turnout in the PCC elections weakened the authority of the commissioners.
The individuals have been properly elected in a democratic process and the issue of numbers is absolutely not one for chief constables," he told BBC Radio 4's Today.
What we will be looking forward to is working with these individuals to focus all our resources on keeping the citizens safe. It is as simple and as straightforward as that.
He admitted that it was "going to be quite interesting" to have ex-police officers of a lower rank in a position to hire and fire chief constables.
"I will watch that with interest," he added.
The commissioners faced a "big challenge", he warned.
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Electoral Commission chair Jenny Watson said the PCC dismal turnout was "a concern for everyone who cares about democracy" and said a "thorough review" would report its inquiry findings to Parliament early next year.
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These were new elections taking place at an unfamiliar time of year, which is why we have made clear at every stage that it would be important to engage effectively with voters.
The Government took a number of decisions about how to run these elections that we did not agree with.
But what is important now is that the right lessons are learnt: we will talk to voters, candidates and returning officers to understand what worked and what didn't.
Turnout concerns mar PCC elections
A post-mortem was under way today into the first elections for police commissioners in England and Wales after the poll was marred by a record-low turnout.
Only around one in seven bothered to go to the ballot box, forcing David Cameron and Conservative ministers to defend a flagship policing reform and deny the role lacked a popular mandate.
A detailed inquiry has been ordered by the Electoral Commission, the watchdog accusing the Government of failing to listen to its warnings about potential problems.
Independents were the big winners, a number of former senior police officers and an ex-judge among 12 non-party candidates chosen for the new £100,00-a-year jobs.
Another scored a surprise victory over Labour in the Bristol mayoral election.
The other Police and Crime Commissioners (PCCs) - which replace police authorities for all forces outside London - are either Conservative (16) or Labour (13).
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This unique experiment in democracy won't be remembered for the first police commissioners, but for how little it caught voters' attention.Read the full story
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Lord Prescott has lost his bid to become the Police and Crime Commissioner for Humberside.Read the full story
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Independent candidate Sue Mountstevens has become the first Avon and Somerset Spolice Commissioner.
For further reaction and analysis on this result visit ITV Westcountry.
Labour candidate Mark Burns-Williamson has won the PCC race in West Yorkshire.
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An independent candidate has won the Kent Police and Crime Commissioner election:
There is more coverage of the PCC election in Kent on ITV Meridian.
The Conservatives have claimed another victory - this time in Cheshire.
There is more coverage on his victory at ITV Granada.
While Labour won Nottinghamshire:
For further reaction and analysis on these areas visit ITV Central.
Lincolnshire and Northamptonshire results declared
Independent candidate Alan Hardwick has been elected as the new PCC in Lincolnshire.
However it was a Conservative win in Northamptonshire, with Adam Simmonds being elected.
For further analysis and reaction on these results visit ITV Anglia.
Former Conservative wins PCC election in Norfolk
A former Conservative has won the police and crime commissioner (PCC) election in Norfolk.
Stephen Bett was a Conservative Party member for 27 years. He served on Norfolk Police Authority for 16 years including six as chairman and also represented the Tories at county council level.
But earlier this year he resigned from the party and quit the county council whip to run as an independent candidate in Norfolk's PCC election.
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Ex-police commander and RAF officer among new PCCs
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Marvin Austin has been suspended indefinitely by North Carolina for a "violation of team rules," as ESPN's Joe Schad and Sports Illustrated's Stewart Mandel have tweeted. UNC itself offers a little more detail.
University of North Carolina head coach Butch Davis has suspended senior defensive tackle Marvin Austin indefinitely.
"This decision is not a result of the ongoing NCAA review," says Davis. "Marvin has violated team rules and has neglected his responsibilities to the team."
Note the tricky language: Though the decision isn't a result of an ongoing NCAA investigation, Austin's involvement in the investigation or in trying to clear his name on Facebook could certainly constitute a "violation of team rules."
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CATEGORIES Classics, Comedy, Documentary, Drama, Newsstand, Michael Moore, Other Festivals, Movies, CinematicalThough the film won't make its official debut until next month at the Toronto International Film Festival, Borat was actually screened for a paying audience for the first time at Michael Moore'sTraverse City Film Festival over the weekend -- I guess that's what you call a soft open? The film's director, Larry Charles, was even on hand for the screening, and took a bow after a sustained standing ovation, telling the crowd he wasn't allowed to answer questions about the film until he meets the press in Toronto. Man, I can't wait to see what critics at TIFF think of the film -- it's hard to tell right now if the manic buzz stems from actual quality, or just a desperate love for the outrageous Sacha Baron Cohen.
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Rated 2 out of 5 by AussiePRDiva Disappointed Return - Lost its Shine Upon check-in the front desk clerk was confused and had difficulty locating my reservation. After stating there were no king rooms available, she miraculously found one when I provided my Starwood number. After taking about 10 minutes to sort out my reservation and check-in, she advised she was providing me with complimentary access to the Club Floor for the inconvenience. This only served to add insult to injury as when I went up to the Club floor for breakfast, the key she had provided did not provide access and after several attempts I left to go to the restaurant. The room was also tired and based on the rate paid was hugely disappointing. August 8, 2014
Rated 4 out of 5 by REPete Always Great Consistently great in all regards. August 21, 2014
Rated 4 out of 5 by mwsea Good Hotel in an excellent location I was very pleased with this property. My only minor complaint is that the bathroom is fairly small for a newer property. Otherwise it was clean, the rest of the room was spacious, beds were comfortable, check-in was smooth and the staff was friendly. August 19, 2014
Rated 5 out of 5 by vernon101 Amazing stay Can't beat the location and the hotel itself is fantastic - we were in the North Tower and the rooms were comfortable, clean and modern. A bit tough to get extra towels and things but overall just a fantastic stay. August 5, 2014
Rated 5 out of 5 by davidla great location great hotel really had a great time here.....the location was perfect, and the room was great. August 5, 2014
Rated 5 out of 5 by Goofy FIREWORKS & A CLOUD NINE EXPERIENCE If ever I was speechless it was during my stay for the long weekend in August. What a magnificent experience to view the fireworks with my family and friends from my spacious balcony!. My stay was above and beyond what I could ever have expected. Beautiful spacious upgrade for an unforgettable weekend! Everything was absolutely perfect. August 17, 2014
Rated 5 out of 5 by Hagunos Walk This Way I have stayed at the Wall Centre 4 or 5 times. So, obviously, I'd recommend it to others. For my purposes, the location is great: I can walk (or take a very short skytrain ride) to most of the places I want to see. Nearby there are pubs of different genres, movie theatres, food stores, restaurants (classy & fast food), and local tourist attractions. You can walk to the ocean, to Gastown, and open air-concerts. My room provided a lovely view, the bed was, comfortable, the temperature was right on. My 4 days were thoroughly enjoyable, made all-the-more-so by pleasant assistance of Elisabeth on the 29th floor. July 16, 2014
Rated 3 out of 5 by supatight80 SHOULD HAVE BEEN A GREAT HOTEL BUT... I had stayed at this Starwood property several times in the past and: PROS: 1) Location is great as smacked in the middle of downtown vancouver. 2) Rooms are what you would expect from a Sheraton North American Category 3-4 property (But does not come close to other Sheraton hotels across the globe) 3) Room service, conceirge, and housekeeping staffs are friendly. CONS: 1) Front desk staffs are LOUSY and quite not so welcoming (on all my stays there). As an SPG Platinum member for several years and for someone who literally travels all over the world, I can easily compare their professionalism to other Starwood properties from Africa to Australia to Asia... And sad to say, Front Desk Staffs at the Sheraton Wall Centre could not compete with other Starwood Properties. Don't get me wrong, this property is good for the general clientele, BUT if you are a loyal SPG member, who PREFERS to stay in Starwood Properties, then I would suggest the other 2 Starwood properties in downtown Vancouver...BIG difference with how their front desk staffs interact with you. November 20, 2011
Rated 5 out of 5 by SteveD12345 Great Staff! I have been staying here quite often this year and I have been recognized by staff and treated extremely well as a returning guest. Felt really good to be remembered by people who see hundreds of guests on a daily basis, especially in high tourist season! July 29, 2014
Rated 5 out of 5 by phil4052 Club Intrawest Studio Suite Stay We were very pleasantly surprised and loved the floor to ceiling glass window. It made the views very special. The staff was always courteous and friendly. One suggestion: Please supply your guest rooms that have kitchenettes with paper towels. August 14, 2014
Rated 5 out of 5 by JohnR1 Relaxing place to stay My wife and son stayed at this property at the end of July and appreciated the staff responsiveness to our issues. One night our room air conditioning was not working well (wouldn't go below 70 degrees) and management worked to resolve the issue until we were comfortable. They checked with us each morning to make sure we had a good nights sleep. August 13, 2014
Rated 5 out of 5 by YoucancallmeAl Excellent Hotel in centre of Downtown Vancouver We were kindly allowed to check in fairly early to a very comfortable room for a family of 3 adults. Had a great view from North tower 21st Floor. Excellent facilities all round. Very friendly & helpful staff. Good central location in Downtown Vancouver. We really enjoyed our weekend stay completing our sightseeing of the city & beyond. August 13, 2014
Rated 4 out of 5 by Chiarafe August Visit It was very convenient for me, I was invited to a family member wedding. The church & the reception were close to the hotel. All is good, rooms are big, clean, very nice staff. But no little fridge in the room, The breakfast buffet is on the expensive side (about $ 20)! August 13, 2014
Rated 5 out of 5 by shoeman Business/Pleasure stayed @ Sheraton Wall Centre for 4 nights. Sleeps were quiet (even though hotel is located downtown and across from a hospital). Room was modern and clean. July 28, 2014
Rated 1 out of 5 by Wewebelong Hotel stay Was a horrible experience. August 14, 2014
Rated 4 out of 5 by boiledcabbage Great feature but a couple of concerns Overall we were very satisfied with our stay. The staff was excellent and very accommodating. My concerns are minor. I was very surprised to find that in the restaurant we were not given bread but had to pay extra for it. I have not experienced that in other high end restaurants. Also, the Green Initiative seems like a good idea at first. You get a $5 coupon for each day that you choose no maid service. I'm sure that the hotel is saving more than $5 on this one so it appears to be a way for the hotel to make more profit while "appearing" to be green. If they are going to try to be green they should be honest about it. Lastly, instead of telling people the parking is $30 plus tax, they should tell them that the parking tax is 27% August 7, 2014
Rated 4 out of 5 by ptolen05 Overall Above Average Accommodations My overall experience was an above average experience with little complaints. Facilities were clean, room was spacious, and centrally located. Only complaints are that the check-in process was sub-par (not enough agents for the demand), weren't prewarned of the noisy events that were occurring at the hotel, and the swing shift doorman was more interested in talking to people vs doing his job and helping people unload or retrieve their vehicles. August 10, 2014
Rated 5 out of 5 by Ronchie53 This hotel makes sure its customers are taken care of properly The Vancouver Sheraton Wall Center is an exceptional downtown hotel. I have had the pleasure of staying here before to attend another conference. I can honestly say that on both occasions I felt comfortable and safe. The rooms are very nice, comfortable and have very good amenities. Its location makes access to any part of the downtown area easy to get to as well as Granville Island which is a short walk to the piers where you catch a small ferry for the very picturesque brief ride to the island. Both towers of the hotel offer great views of the city and the mountains, The staff are very professional and ready to help to make sure the client is happy. I highly recommend this hotel to anyone looking for a safe and comfy stay in Vancouver. July 17, 2014
Rated 5 out of 5 by kk416 always a great stay Always prefer staying at the sheraton wall centre whenever i'm in vancouver. it's a close walk to everything you need downtown. Beds are some of the most comfortable i've ever slept in and the rooms are spacious and nice. one thing i love about this hotel are the surrounding grounds too. nice big area to just hang out. July 24, 2014
Rated 5 out of 5 by Daler1 Quality, Service, Value An oasis centrally located in the middle of downtown. The friendly staff went out of their way to make our first visit to Vancouver Quiet, Clean and Comfortable. August 12, 2014
Rated 5 out of 5 by AquaDanceMom Perfect for my needs Our stay was absolutely perfect for our needs. We were able to get to all of our activities easily and quickly. The staff was more than willing to give us assistance whenever we needed it. I would recommend this hotel to anyone. Thank you for a great experience! August 11, 2014
Rated 5 out of 5 by Katsienhaion Best massage ever I spent one week at a conference and decided to stay on for the rest of my vacation. Great stores and restaurants were in walking distance of the hotel. I had the opportunity to visit this wonderful city. Bus stops right in front of hotel. Hotel staff were so friendly and helpful. I went for a massage. It was the best I ever had. I definitely will book with Sheraton Wall Center again. July 21, 2014
Rated 3 out of 5 by MarkA1970 Our Stay Our stay was noting compared to our last stay in August. Started off by the room not being properly cleaned, with shopping wrapers left in the drawers, half drank wine bottle in the fridge. Everytime my wife blow dryed her hair, the power went out in our bathroom and the master bedroom. We told the front desk and it happened everyday of our stay. finally on the Saturday afternoon, we had no hot water for showers( we had a party to go to and could not bath the kids) and the same for Sunday morning. I again informed the front desk and to be honest not much was really done. We really enjoyed our 1st stay in August and were excited about our return. After this stay, I would say that we were fairly dissapointed. Sincerely, Mark November 7, 2012
Rated 1 out of 5 by SEA60 Great Location, Disappointing Stay and Poor Service No upgrade provided for SPG status. When questioned I was advised that I had already been upgraded. When I checked I confirmed that I was NOT upgraded and placed in the room category that was booked. Upon further inquiry the staff just shrugged. Placed in room where drapes were too short for the windows letting in the morning sun and not good for sleeping. Multiple calls to staff and significant inconvenience to me, the solution was to move me to a different room. A big inconvenience... Arrived at club level lounge for continental breakfast and there was NO FOOD...Staff response was "We have been busy" Tables piled high with dirty dishes. Multiple requests to staff over an hour did no good. Staff response was "What do you want me to do...the kitchen is 15 minutes away" Another inconvenience,,, Returned from day out of room at 6:15 pm and room was not made up...Staff response was "we are fully booked" Yet another inconvenience,,,, The list goes on and the staff is either helpless to correct the deficiencies or just doesn't care Certainly did not receive the level of service that is expected at a 4 star hotel. Although presented with numerous opportunities to correct the problems and turn a bad situation into a good one, the staff's response is that they will give you a nominal number of Starwood points...I would prefer to have the appropriate service levels. July 3, 2013
Rated 4 out of 5 by mel14 my overnight stay we were very pleased with our room, we had a patio which overlooked the bay. the next night there was a fireworks display that we could see from our room and patio. the hotel was very comfortable and the staff very friendly. August 8, 2014
Rated 3 out of 5 by CC777 poor house keeping services terrible house keeping services - broken glasses, dirty coasters, forgot to replace towels even I left all in tub. This happened twice during my stay so it is totally unacceptable at a Sheraton. Delayed follow up after I placed the call, no one action until I called another hour later again August 7, 2014
Rated 5 out of 5 by Django Exceptional Staff We were at the Sheraton Wall Centre for almost two weeks. There was no concierge but the desk staff was great for suggestions and making dinner reservations etc. Great proximity to restaurants so the noisy hotel restaurant (music) could be avoided. July 18, 2014
Rated 5 out of 5 by PEstefania What a delight and amazing property Wow I do have to say that this has been by far the best Sheraton Hotel stay I have had yet!! The hotel itself is very well kept. Granted it does show it age with the decorations and technology...it is still good conditions. The entire hotel was clean at all times and so were the rooms. The location is second to none...it is really easy to walk around for restaurants, entertainment and bars. The staff is friendly and attentive. Specially Ms. Mandy was extremely helpful and superb with her attention to detail and care towards her Platinum SPG Members. The food at from Room Service was good and delicious, along with the service. The lounge was ok...granted the view from it is amazing, I wish they had alcoholic beverages selections like other Sheratons. Another feature that I was really impressed by was the gym. I do have to say that this is one of the best gym I have been to a Sheraton property yet! They have more than just the basics for your work out. From machines to free weights and so on. I couldn't be more satisfied with my stay!! The view from the room was just beautiful, the staff and the service were more than expected. I will definitely return to this property and would recommend it to anyone. Thank you again for your services. August 8, 2014
Rated 2 out of 5 by ahboys Deceiving, to say the least My husband and I decided to splurge on our stay so my little boys could have a view of the water. We had driven many miles to see the water and when I reserved the room, I was assured of ocean views. Our room, albeit very nice and comfortable, had a nice view of downtown Vancouver but we had to lift the kids near the roof in a corner of the room to see the edge of the water. Far from water view. Which we were guaranteed. We were also quoted a specific price for parking and that price was listed in the parkade, Yet somehow our total was significantly more. But the parking attendant couldnt tell us why. The hotel is lovely. The location is handy and the staff were excellent. Room service was great. Ultimately, we were guaranteed something we didn't come close to getting. And it cost us more than we were quoted. Extremely disappointing. March 24, 2012
Rated 5 out of 5 by SIR32826 Definitely recommended Beautiful hotel, in a great location within Vancouver. Rooms are very nice, well furnished, and comfortable. I think charging extra for hi-speed WIFI is a bit much in this day and age (it should just be a provided amenity), but everything else about the hotel and the stay is great value for money. I will stay here again next time in Vancouver. July 14, 2014


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Dr. William Nolan died in Tennessee last week after swimming near faulty wiring, attached to a dock. Police believe that the film, literary and cultural studies professor was electrocuted while swimming in the Tims Ford Lake.
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Pitchfork Gives Kanye West My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy 10 out of 10!
Kanye West's 35-minute super-video, Runaway, peaks with a parade. Fireworks flash while red hoods march through a field. At the center of the spectacle is a huge, pale, cartoonish rendering of Michael Jackson's head. My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy's gargantuan "All of the Lights" soundtracks the procession, with Kanye pleading, "Something wrong, I hold my head/ MJ gone, our nigga dead." The tribute marks another chapter in West's ongoing obsession with the King of Pop.
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everything else, Kanye may exaggerate the kinship, but it's real. And
it's never more apparent than on Twisted Fantasy, a blast of surreal pop excess that few artists are capable of creating, or even willing to attempt.
To be clear, Kanye West is not Michael Jackson. As he told MTV last month, "I do have a goal in this lifetime to be the greatest artist of all time, [but] that's very difficult being that I can't dance or sing." He ended the thought with a laugh, but you get the impression he's not kidding. Unlike Michael, he's not interested in scrubbing away bits of himself-- his blackness, his candidness-- to appease the masses. And while Jackson's own twisted fantasies of paranoia and betrayal eventually consumed him whole, West is still aware of his illusions, though that mindfulness becomes increasingly unmoored with each newspaper-splashing controversy. The balance is tenuous, but right now it's working to his advantage. On Twisted Fantasy, Kanye is crazy enough to truly believe he's the greatest out there. And, about a decade into his career, the hardworking perfectionist has gained the talent on the mic and in the control room to make a startlingly strong case for just that.
Kanye's last album, 2008's 808s and Heartbreak, was heavy on the Auto-Tune and stark synths, but relatively light on grandiose ideas. It was a necessary detour that expanded his emotional palette; a bloodletting after a harsh breakup and the passing of his mother that manifests itself in Twisted Fantasy's harshest lows. But musically, the new album largely continues where 2007's Graduation left off in its maximalist hip-hop bent, with flashes of The College Dropout's comfort-food sampling and Late Registration's baroque instrumentation weaved in seamlessly. As a result, the record comes off like a culmination and an instant greatest hits, the ultimate realization of his strongest talents and divisive public persona. And since the nerd-superstar rap archetype he popularized has now become commonplace, he leaves it in the dust, taking his style and drama to previously uncharted locales, far away from typical civilization.
He's got a lot on his mind, too. After exiling himself for months following last year's infamous Taylor Swift stage bomb, the rapper made some of his first comeback appearances at the headquarters of Facebook and Twitter in late July. Videos of West standing on a table in tailored GQ duds while gesticulating through new rhymes (sans musical accompaniment) quickly made the rounds. The Silicon Valley visits seemed like a stunt, but they were prophetic. Forever an over-sharer, Kanye was looking for an outlet for his latest mirror-born musings. He found that platform with Twitter, and proceeded to dictate his own narrative in 140 character hits. Whether showing off exotic purchases, defending himself against the press, or going on stream-of-consciousness rants, Kanye finally had the middleman-free, instant-gratification platform he'd always wanted.
Juiced on the direct connection, he began releasing weekly songs for free online, the generosity of which would be moot if the songs didn't deliver. But they did, over and over, eventually building up the same type of superstar goodwill Radiohead pulled off with their pay-what-you-want In Rainbows release plan and Lil Wayne's free mixtape barrage leading up to 2008's Tha Carter III. So while Kanye can't sing or dance like Michael, he's making meaningful connections in a fresh, oftentimes (ahem) naked way. "When I used to finish an album I would be so excited for my mom to hear the final - final!" he wrote on November 11. "The final - final is what we used to call the... completed album with all the skits!!! I made songs to please one person... MY MOM!!! I would think... would my my Mom like this song!"
I'm not sure which song he's talking about. Because, between July and November, West seemingly decided to make My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy less mom-friendly and more of a hedonistic exploration into a rich and famous American id. At Facebook, he rapped the first verse of what would become album closer "Lost in the World", at one point changing Michael Jackson's "Wanna Be Startin' Something" refrain to, "Mama-say mama-sah Mama Donda's son," referring to his late mother. The familial allusion was left off the album. Another Facebook tune-- a brutally oedipal account called "Mama's Boyfriend"-- was also deleted, along with the vintage-Kanye-sounding "See Me Now". Such exclusions speak to the album's sharp focus-- to move everything forward while constantly tipping on the brink of frantic instability.
This isn't the same resourceful prodigy who made The College Dropout or even the wounded soul behind 808s and Heartbreak. Instead, Kanye's Twisted Fantasy incarnation cherry-picks little things from his previous work and blows them up into something less than sane. The expansive, all-encompassing nature of the album is borne out in its staggering guest list which includes mentors Jay-Z, RZA, and No ID, along with new charges like Nicki Minaj, Rick Ross, Kid Cudi, and Bon Iver's Justin Vernon. The inclusion of Minaj (who contributes the schizoid verse of her life on "Monster"), Ross (a guy known for making up his own reality as he goes), and Cudi (who's probably even more wildly self-destructive than Kanye) especially adds to the hallucinatory tone. By the time Chris Rock shows up to provide comic relief during one of the album's bleakest moments, it begins to feel as if Kanye is stage-managing his own award show with enough starpower, shock, and dynamism to flatten the Grammys, the VMAs, and the rest all at once.
Over the past few months, Kanye has intermittently tried to flush away his rep as a boorish egoist in interviews and on Twitter, which is, fortunately, impossible. Because without his exploding self-worth-- itself a cyclical reaction to the self-doubt so much of his music explores-- there would be no Twisted Fantasy. "Every superhero needs his theme music," he says on "POWER", and though he's far from the virtuous paragons of comic book lore, he's no less complex. In his public life, he exhibits vulnerability and invincibility in equal measure, but he's just as apt at villainy-- especially here.
With "Runaway", he rousingly highlights his own douchebaggery, turning it into a rallying cry for all humanity. Like many o
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Great to be a guest here at Literary Life. Thanks for hosting me, Megan. Today I am going to answer the question…
Why Write about Dragons?
I don't know. Why do some people play football? Why do others make patchwork quilts? It's what I like. They are beautiful to behold, and they have powers such as shape-shifting and humans have been telling stories about them for thousands of years. I haven't always been obsessed with dragons. It is a love that came to me as an adult when I wrote my first dragon story.
My First Dragon
I have to confess that my first dragon story wasn't my original idea. I stole it from my husband. It was a bedtime tale he had made up to tell our daughter [author Lili Wilkinson]. I developed the idea into a movie script and that first dragon story became a tele-movie called The Balanced Particle Freeway. My first dragon was called Mizuchi (which is Japanese for something, I can't remember what). He was a gorgeous, big green creature made out of rubber. He could walk and talk and was operated by a sweating guy inside him.
The producer tried to find funding from international partners in order to raise the money to get the movie made. So when she had interest from a German company, she said, 'Carole, can you work in something to appeal to viewers in Germany.' There was some interest from France and from Wales. So I researched German dragon legends, and French and Welsh. That's what really got me intrigued about dragons. There were stories about them from all over the world. I wrote the script. It got made. It was watched around the world. By that time, I was hooked. I kept researching dragon stories. I wanted to find every dragon legend and myth that has ever been told in every part of the world. I'm still doing finding them.
Chinese Dragons
It was the Chinese dragons that intrigued me most. Unlike all the others, they are benevolent. Where dragons from the West are evil and fire-breathing. Chinese dragons breathe steam which forms rain clouds, and only kill humans if severely provoked. And what strange ethereal creatures ancient Chinese writers described. They come in five different colours and make sounds like the clashing of copper bowls. They have a taste for roasted swallow and arsenic. When I decided that I wanted to write a dragon novel, there was no doubt in my mind, it had to be about a Chinese dragon.
Dragonkeeper Dragons
Danzi was my first Chinese dragon. He is the dragon protagonist in the first Dragonkeeper novel. Chinese dragons can live up to 3000 years, so he wasn't old by dragon standards, but after 40-odd years in captivity his skills had diminished, his body was no longer agile, and he was a dragon of few words. He also had a penchant for quoting from the Dao de Jing*.
I had no idea how much my young readers would love Danzi. I had no clue that ten years after I wrote the first Dragonkeeper book, readers would still be emailing me begging me to bring him back into the story.
Kai is a different kind of dragon altogether. He's young, and cheeky. In Blood Brothers, he's now more than 400 years old, but in dragon terms that's a young dragon. A teenage dragon and he has become my main dragon protagonist. You can see Sonia Kretchmar's depiction of Kai on the cover of Blood Brothers.
*One of the Chinese Classics believed to be written in 6th century BCE. The name translates to something like The Classic of the Way.
Thank you, Carole!
Thanks to Walker Books Australia, I have one copy of the book Blood Brothers, the fourth Dragonkeeper book to give away.
Simply either email me or leave a comment below (with your email) telling us what your favourite dragon is.
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Last week we introduced to you Jacqueline Thomas of People's Grocery and the Growing Justice Institute in West Oakland, CA. A pioneering organization committed to improving the economy and health of Oakland residents through the local food system. Underneath the guidance of Executive Director Nikki Henderson and Growing Justice Supervisor Saqib Keval, Growing Justice leaders are creating unique opportunities for their community through classes and workshops on health and nutrition, urban gardening and food preparation in order to truly connect with what goes on their plates. This week we continue our coverage with an interview of Paula Beal. Paula is no stranger to community activism and the promotion of a better food system. A pioneer in her own right she is a cook, teacher, and urban gardener. She is currently using her platform at People's Grocery to create a series of community meals and a community-based restaurant. Keep reading to find out just how it all began for Paula Beal.
TBTB: Tell me about your Culinary Journey?
Paula: Both of my Grandmothers and Great-Grandmother cooked awesome meals daily. All three came from large families, I'm talking like 17 sisters and brothers, and eventually had pretty large families of their own. I grew up in the midwest, my Mom had 6 boys and 6 girls and we were all in the kitchen with her. She was a firm believer in doing everything from scratch and doing it right. If we messed up and the food was edible, she would have us give it away to a neighbor and start over. Growing up, food was always being cooked, canned, frozen or given away. We had fresh fruit and vegetables from various backyard gardens and at one time a family farm. My dad kept bees so we always had fresh honey, he was also an avid hunter and fisherman. We had bear, raccoon, venison, squirrel and we always had the most amazing fish, even if Dad didn't catch it himself there were plenty of good roadside fish stands and markets near by. My parents were always so kind to neighbors and friends who were down on their luck and needed a good meal, folks would come through and Mom and Dad always had something for them. That's just what they did, they would help where they could and feed all who would come. It was a wonderful way to grow up. Two of my brothers are chefs and two of my sisters own their own restaurants. My entire family is involved in either farming, gardening, or some other type of food related business it was only natural that I too would come to be involved with food in some capacity.
TBTB: What is your first great Food Memory?
Paula: At age two, I can remember picking tomatoes from the backyard garden.
TBTB: Who or What inspires you most in the Kitchen?
Paula: My mother, grandmothers, and great-grandmother. Those women taught me everything I know.
TBTB: Favorite Ingredient?
Paula: Garlic & Rosemary
TBTB: I'm a firm believer in the art of the Sunday Dinner, which is a common practice throughout many African-American homes. Every Sunday after church I sit down with my parents, husband, kids, and countless other relatives to what is arguably the best meal of the week. The conversation is good and the food is always great. What do you do for Sunday Dinner?
Paula: Sunday dinners are usually spent with my family. I'll have dinner with my sons, their wives and my grandchildren. It's always delicious. Sometimes my brother, a chef, will join us. You're right it is the best meal of the week. Its even better when other food loving friends come over too. We'll spend hours talking food and new recipes. And its the same wherever I go, if I'm visiting family in Illinois, we all get together (easily 50-100 people in the house), have a great meal while discussing farming, gardening, running restaurants, anything about food.
TBTB: What is the best piece of advice you can offer the next generation of food professionals (Chefs, Writers, Activists, Restauranteurs)?
Paula: Have a mentor, stay focused, keep a list of cohorts, don't give up, and have a solid business plan. Do what you need to do for a job well done.
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Today will mark the 23rd suspended and resumed game in Wrigley Field history. Here are details of some of the more memorable among the previous 22.
Three decades have passed since one of the most famous games in Cubs history.
It's the golden anniversary of a trade that was golden for the Cardinals... not so much for the Cubs.
The last living World Series Cub returned to Wrigley Saturday and he and his family had a grand time.
The Cubs aren't hitting much right now. So let's talk about times when they have.
This is the last scheduled Favorite, so I'm picking mine.
He never suited up for the Cubs, but this "suit" did some awful things for and to the Cubs. Caution:"tl;dr" ahead.
The Hawk patrolled right field like few others.
Limited skills and wrong place, wrong time.
One of Jim Hendry's failures was yesterday's Foil. One of his greatest successes is today's Favorite.
Exhibit A for why you don't spend money on middle relievers.
Largely known for a single act of national pride, today's Fan Favorite was also a pretty good ballplayer.
In this week's Fan Foils, we're reminded that "if you can't beat 'em, join 'em" is not a strong way to operate a baseball team.
If the fans consistently chanted your name, you're a candidate for Fan Favorites.
In this week's Fan Foils, we call on the phrase "be careful what you wish for, you just might get it."
In this week's Fan Favorites, we play off of yesterday's Foil article to look at a proven closer who was just one of the guys.
The next entry in the Fan Foils series looks at a player who reminds us something fantasy baseball players have known for years: it is stupid to pay for saves.
There have been miserable weather days when they played at Wrigley Field, but none much worse than this one.
The next entry in the Fan Favorites series is a nod to my grandmother, who simply loved Vance Law.
This was the worst Cub season in more than 45 years. At least this day ended happily.
... and what might have been.
The next entry in the Fan Foils series looks at a much maligned infielder who embodies a lot of Cub problems over (fairly) recent years.
In which we are reminded of what might have been.
This was an historic day before the game even started... and then more history was nearly made.
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