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Two horror books
Okay, first book had the story of two brothers (twins?), one of which was born without legs. The boy without legs goes outside at night and is possessed by some spirit and proceeds to torment his brother.
Second book is about a family that moves into a house that has a glass floor which allows them to see water gushing into darkness which I believe has something to do with a water wheel. There is a cemetery nearby and there is some local lore about leaving offerings to appease some entity who takes one of the kids.
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Don't know the first, but the second is I think Darkness Demands by Simon Clark.
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Thanks, KatG. That is the one.
I remembered the first one. It's Bad Things by Tamra Thorne.
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March 4th, 2010, 11:01 AM #151
Have you ever tried reciting the plot of Eragon to anyone? You'd be amazed at how spot on the plot is with Star Wars ....
If you liked Eragon as a good beach read I'd recommend along similar lines the Septimus Heap series, starting with Magyk by Angie Sage
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Ive heard about the similarities to Star Wars but never picked up on it myself, not a massive star wars fan so thats maybe why.
Ill take a look at magyk, thanks for the suggestion.
Have just finished Under the Dome by Stephen King. Thought it was ok but find the themes he uses a bit repetative these days. One of the reasons I want to find something a bit different.
March 7th, 2010, 03:43 PM #153
Ok, I think I'm looking for the impossible. Wondering if anyone can recommend a good Horror/Fantasy mix. I'm looking for NON-urban fantasy, no vampires, and no modern technology. I've read my fill of UF/Horror hybrids, and I'm looking for something different. I want spine-tingling horror mixed with a classical fantasy background. I don't even know if it's even possible to successfully write what I'm looking for without the world at least "resembling" our own. Any suggestions?
EDIT: Oh, and I've read Tim Lebbon and his books centered around the world of Noreela (which were excellent). That's the closest I've come to what I'm describing
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I think a "classical" fantasy horror novel would be brilliant but find it a bit hard to get my head round how it would work. For me a big part of horror is the realism of it, or at least having the fantastic happen in a real world scenario, so having a fantasy setting wouldn't really sit right with that.
Then again it can work with cross genre horror/sci-fi, at least with films it can, so maybe it's a cross genre that should be explored more?
Discoredia moves between the real world and a fantasy world/other reality so that hints towards what you may be looking for but in the main its set in the real world.
I'd be interested if anyone has any suggestions though and going to google Tim Lebbon.
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Vathek by William Beckford. Written under the influence of the Arabian Nights, I think. Probably slow going for contemporary readers, but the ending is powerful.
The Dream-Quest of Unknown Kadath by H. P. Lovecraft. Again, may be slow going for contemporary readers, and I seem to recall some moments when Lovecraft loses a bit of his control over the writing, but has some powerful moments, too.
Zothique by Clark Ashton Smith. The stories comprising this collection are supposed to have influenced Vance's the Dying Earth works. All are set in the titular country as the sun dies and magic has re-entered the world. I enjoyed the Vance technicolor well enough, but the Smith seems to me a darker, richer hued creation. Might have trouble finding this collection, though many, if not all, of the stories have been included in other collections of Smith's work.
The Throne of Bones by Brian MacNaughton. This is the most recent of the books listed; it was published in the '90s and won a World Fantasy Award, as I recall. Another collection of stories based in a certain time and place. The series of stories that make up the title story are especially good, but the collection as a whole works well. Again, a work based on Smith and, again, not as powerful, but good fun.
One I'm not quite sure fits:
Nifft the Lean by Michael Shea. The premise for these that I've read sound like they might come close to what you're looking for.
Have you considered historical fantasy/horror? Would that be enough of a step away from what you're looking for?
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March 9th, 2010, 01:36 PM #156
For some reason I'm thinking Neil Gaiman is the only guy who could actually pull this off
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March 10th, 2010, 10:10 AM #158
Now that I really think about it, most fantasy has elements of horror blended in so seamlessly you don't really even notice it (grotesque monsters, ghosts/shades/spirts, brutal murders, etc). I guess it was hiding in plain sight all this time...
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But if the "horror" is blended in so seamlessly that you don't notice it doesn't that mean that it isn't really having the impact that horror should have?
Shouldn't the horror elements make you want to turn away in a sort of "I don't want to read that but can't help it because I need to know what's going to happen" kind of way?
Admittedly it doesn't fall into the classical fantasy bracket but have you tried Stephen Kings Dark Tower series? As far as cross genre works goes it seems to hit just about everything: there's horror, fantasy, sci-fi, romance, and even western elements all blended together.
Also depends what you personally find most disturbing horror wise. The fantasy I've read has plenty of ghosts, monsters and violence but other elements of "horror", obsessive behaviour, domestic/physical/emotional/sexual abuse etc, don't seem crop up like they do in horror novels. That's more the kind of thing I find unsettling and horrific.
March 10th, 2010, 11:38 AM #160
Would love to get an authors perspective on this, and whether or not they think it's possible to successfully marry classical fantasy and horror. Maybe I'll go over to Tim Lebbon's author page and pose the question. He's the only writer I've read who has come close to accomplishing this (which makes sense, considering his background in horror). Thanks Mr E for the input
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Many "best" fantasy lists include works of horror like Vathek, Arthur Machen's The Three Imposters and even The Haunting of Hill House. Even a few of Lord Dunsany's stories veer toward horror -- "The Bureau d'exchange du Maux" (that's how I recall the title; not sure reality coincides), for instance. I'm not sure any of those really correspond with what you are looking for, though.
So, again, depending on what you mean by 'classical' fantasy -- which I keep mentioning only because at this forum while a definition for fantasy may not be a moving target, its proven it can duck -- I don't see why horror and fantasy can't merge. After all, besides big slavering beasts, fear may stem from more mundane sources, like apprehension of one's own on-coming madness ala Poe, or fear of societal censure or ostracism, or from loneliness, or from fear for the safety of loved ones, or .... The sources of fear may be either cultural or personal, and at least some will cut across many cultures.
About historical horror, in case you want to look in that direction, I'd strongly suggest,
The Werewolf of Paris by Guy Endore (very good in spite of the cheesy title)
Perfume by Patrick Susskind (not just fine as a horror novel, but a very effective novel)
Beloved by Toni Morrison (don't let the 'endorsed by Oprah' stamp deter you)
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March 13th, 2010, 06:54 PM #162
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hello everyone!
i'm pretty new to fantasy books, but i would really like to get into a series if i can... but every time i look for suggestions i get so lost drowning in reviews and genres etc etc. there's just so much fantasy out there... so i thought maybe if i put down what i am looking for someone would know a good book or series for me!
my fantasy/science fiction book history:
when i was a kid i loved animorphs and the diadem series
i also read lord of the rings a little after
of course, i grew up reading harry potter... love it
i've been making my way through the ender series since high school, and i really love it!
i recently read the science fiction books Dune, Hyperion, and some H. P. Lovecraft. i enjoyed hyperion the most.
the main problem i'm having, i think, is that i don't think i'd enjoy the typical "sword and sorcery"(?) series. with knights and kings and dragons and wizards and elves etc. you guys know what i mean, right? anyway, i think i'd enjoy something where people have special powers, or visit other realms or something. maybe on the sci-fi/fantasy line. maybe taking place in more modern times. it's not necessary that it be a series, but i would prefer it.
now that i'm trying to write it out it seems really vague... but. well, i would just like a good, original story in a very original world, not the typical fantasy world. if anyone has any suggestions, i'd be very grateful!!
thank you
March 13th, 2010, 07:09 PM #163
It's not traditional fantasy, but I'd say check out the Dark Tower. It's a bit weird but it's very different to King's horror work. I'd say read The Gunslinger to see if you like it, but it's not a good idea of the series due to how it's written. The Gunslinger is made up of various short stories King wrote that linked together, and he edited them to form the first book. I'd have to say read at least upto the end of book two (the first full novel) and decide if you like it.
I'm currently on book 7 and it's one of the best series I've ever read. There seems to be a bit of a "I don't really like King's horror but I love the Dark Tower" thing going on with it, and I'd really recommend it.
Again, to sample King's fantasy skills try "The Eyes of the Dragon". Links in to the Dark Tower quite heavily in a subtle way (along with The Stand), but it's an incredibly well written story. It's not really an action driven novel, but it reads amazingly.
Don't know what else to recommend. I've not read Sanderson's "Mistborn" but that's meant to be good.
March 13th, 2010, 07:19 PM #164
You might enjoy the variety in types of characters that are present in Steven Erikson and Ian Esslemont's Malazan series. That is not to say that their characterization is the best in the genre, but the variety of types of characters, and how they have all come to share the same world (kinda), might be the sort of thing you are looking for.
March 13th, 2010, 07:22 PM #165
I have a few you may enjoy:
The Chronicles of Amber by Zelazney - This takes place in our world and then goes to the land of Amber and back. I really enjoyed this series and each book is only around 100 pages (but there are 10).
The Lies of Locke Lamora by Lynch (1st of projected 7 with only 2 out right now)- Takes place in a medieval sort of time and the back of the book describes it as Ocean's 11 and Robin Hood. I loved it, but it does have an abnormal amount of cussing, so it's not for everyone.
A Game of Thrones by George RR Martin (1st of projected 7 with 4 out now) - I apologize if this has been recommended to you before but it's so good it might ruin your reading of almost any other fantasy. This has knights and kings,etc. but very little magic so it might be what you're looking for. No elves or orcs,etc. A warning, it's been 5 years since the fourth one came out and there's been lots of waiting in between subsequent books.


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This plant holds its foliage upright, off the ground, so even the bottom leaves develop full and clean. Reaching just 6 to 10 inches high and up to a foot wide, it is a neat, very dense spinach, as attractive as it is delicious. And it's ready in no time, yet will hold for a week or so in peak condition without losing a jot of its flavor or texture.
Tyee is resistant to races 1, 2, and 3 of downy mildew, making it a good choice for climates where this has been a problem in the past. It loves full sunshine and grows well for crops in any season. Very bolt-resistant, it lasts better in warm weather than most other varieties.
The leaves on this spinach are somewhat savoyed, very dark green, and heavy. They have a rich, succulent, yet meaty bite, quite substantial and satisfying. You'll love them fresh from the garden or sauteed in stews and stir-fries. Packet is 400 seeds.
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From farmers' markets and supermarkets to gourmet restaurants and backyard gardens, Leafy Greens (Lettuce, Mustard, Spinach, and Collards) are popular for their various textures, sweet or pungent flavors, beautiful colors, and nutritional value. They're versatile and fast growing, can be harvested at most any stage, are delicious raw or cooked, and in warmer climates can be grown year-round. For flavor, beauty, nutrition, and ease of cultivation, you can't beat the numerous, wonderful varieties of Lettuce and Greens!
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Lettuce and Greens are best started outdoors as soon as the soil can be worked in early spring or late summer (for a fall crop). For those living in zones 8 and warmer, sow your seeds in early fall for a winter harvest.
As long as the temperature stays below 80 degrees F, you can keep making successive sowings -- every two weeks is typical -- to extend your harvest. As summer approaches, however, you will want to plant varieties that tolerate heat and resist bolting (producing flowers and seeds too soon).
If you choose to sow your seeds indoors, do so 4 weeks before planting out, at a temperature of 65 to 68 degrees F. Expect germination in 7 to 10 days.
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Leafy Greens prefer fertile, well-drained soil, so before planting add compost or manure. This will provide important nutrients and improve drainage.
They will produce in light shade but grow the best in areas with full sun exposure.
Seeds should be scattered in a row and covered lightly with soil. Keep the soil moist until they germinate.
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- Leafy Greens can be harvested at almost any stage of growth. If you want"baby "Greens, pick the leaves after 3 or 4 weeks of growth.
- If growing your plants to full size, adequate spacing is essential. There needs to be 8 to 10 inches between mature plants.
- Lettuce and Greens will often bolt if the temperatures get too high. If this happens, remove and compost the plant, as the leaves will be bitter and inedible.
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- Thin crowded seedlings once the seeds germinate and begin to grow. Just pinch them at the base of the stem or snip them with scissors. Don't throw them away, though, as these thinnings are quite good in salads and sandwiches.
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- Although Leafy Greens are best eaten fresh they can be stored in your refrigerator's vegetable crisper for a day or two. Some can be kept a bit longer -- Lettuce, Collards, and Mustard Greens tend to stay fresh from 3 days to a week.
- Store your Leafy Greens in a plastic bag after removing any soil or damaged leaves. Wash thoroughly with cold water before eating.
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- Lettuce and Greens don't tend to have problems with pests as they grow quickly, often in cooler weather when insects are less likely to be active. You still need to regularly check them for pests, however, to prevent a small problem from becoming a disaster.
- Do not use chemical pesticides since you will be eating the leaves. Instead, remove pests with your hands or wash them off with a stream of water.
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- Spinach can be susceptible to downy mildew (Blue mold). This is a fungal disease that produces slightly yellow lesions on the top of the leaves and purplish sporulation (small spores) on the underside. The best way to prevent this is to space the plants far enough apart they receive good air circulation, and when watering, wet the ground not the foliage.
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How to Sow Spinach:
- Best sown outdoors as soon as the soil can be worked in the spring
- Sow in succession every 7-10 days until 6 weeks before daytime temperatures are above 75°
- Sow again in late summer, up to 6 weeks before nighttime lows are below 20°
- Seed can also be sown indoors at a temperature of 65-68°
- Indoors, expect germination in 8-10 days
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Transplanting: Transplant when there are at least two sets of true leaves
Spacing: Thin or transplant so that seedlings are spaced 4-5 inches apart and in rows spaced 15-18 inches apart
Lighting: Site in full sun
Soil: Site rich soil with excellent drainage and as close to a neutral pH as possible. Keep well watered and fertilize prior to planting and again after thinning
Additional Care: Grow as a spring or fall crop, as it is a cool weather and short day crop that suffers in summer
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Grown as an edible leafy green for eating raw or cooked. It is an annual that grows to 1 foot tall and 8-10 inches wide. The plants form basal rosettes of the dark green, smooth (or crinkled in the savoy type) foliage. To harvest, cut off the entire plant at the soil line. Do so when the leaves are 6-8 inches long and before the flower stalks form. Spinach is eaten fresh and it can be preserved by canning or freezing
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Botanical name: Spinacia oleracea
Pronunciation: spi-na'she-å ol-er-a'se-å
Lifecycle: Annual
Origination: Chenopodiaceae; native to southwest Asia
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My very dear friend, Helen *****, just lost her daughter in a tragic car accident, she has been a huge fan of you and Marie for years, she has followed you around the country, she loves you and Marie more than anything, I know it would help her if you reached out to her in her darkest hours, she is a wonderful mother, friend, nurse, this is too much grief for this lovely lady.
- Ruth
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Mentally Challenged ChildI just read your response to a woman who has a mentally challenged child, and this was at the end of the response (emphasis added):"I feel these, such as your son, are special souls who are not subject to the wiles of Satan and who surely must have been especially valiant before birth to not have to thus prove themselves here.""On the other hand, the blessings of marriage, and every other blessing and eternal opportunity will be afforded to them in the worlds to come. If you would be interested, I would love to share with you what I believe you must do to even keep up with him in eternity."I, too have a mentally challenged child (now an adult), I would really appreciate your expanding on what you meant in these paragraphs. Is it taken from the Bible?
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Christian vs Mormon Doctrine
My question is this, do you believe that The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints is the only true church of Christ, and if so, does that mean that you believe only those who find this same reality will dwell with the Lord for all eternity? To put it more bluntly, are all those who have a relationship with Christ saved or only those of the Mormon faith?
Also, what is your perspective on Romans 10:9, which seems to clearly outline the true path to salvation vs. your belief in the need for water baptism? Do you believe that John 3:5 is a clear command that we are to be baptized by water to inherit the Kingdom? As a Christian in leadership, I have been asked this question many times. I myself am baptized and have always believed baptism to be symbolic of being crucified with Christ and resurrected as a new creature (2 Cor 5:17); thereafter, having now received the responsibility of renewing our minds through the scripture, the guidance of the Holy Spirit and intimate fellowship with The Lord Jesus Christ.
- Pamela
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I have a friend who was raised Mormon. He told me he was all set to marry a young lady in a temple wedding when he was told that he would have to allow the Bishop or whatever you call your preists to have sex wit his virginal bride before he did. He said there is a bed in the temple for just that purpose. Is this true?
- Pamela
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No Man Shall Add to or Take Away
I believe in the Holy Bible. The reason I could never believe the book of Mormon is because in Revelation 22:18-19 it warns us…
- Terrye
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My Brother and Me
I was just wondering if you could give me some advice on how to get along with my brother better.
- Lynzie
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Jesus' promise to the thief on the cross
Hi, I wonder if you could clarify for me what a mormon would make of the thief on the cross when he asked Jesus 'Remember me when you come into your kingdom' to which Jesus replies '…today you will be with ME in paradise' (Luke 23 v 43)?
- Aimee
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Jesus ChristHAVE YOU ACCEPTED JESUS CHRIST AS YOUR PERSONAL LORD AND SAVIOUR?
- Kristina
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CCSU ranked 5th in "Colleges Providing the Most Value in Connecticut." Bristol Press, April 1
Women's Basketball had a close call game against Fordham in WNIT. Herald, March 19
Applications to CCSU Surge. Herald, March 18
CCSU gets a shout-out for leading conversation on needed bilingual education reforms.
English prof Robert M. Dowling is finalist for LA Times Book Prize
Women's Basketball Team is Well Prepared for Semifinal Against St. Francis. Herald, March 9
CCSU conducts analysis on bias in police stops in South Windsor
CCSU hosts executive breakfast session to educate companies on changes in ISO 9000
NEC Champs in Pool & on Court!
Students read Dr. Seuss books at Smalley Elementary School. Herald, March 3
Dept of Phys Ed & Human Performance urge congress to support phys educ. Herald, March 1
The Colt Armory Fire of 1864 discussed by CCSU History alumnus. Register Citizen, Feb. 21
Mfg prof Bob Emiliani is interviewed about Pratt & Whitney's new assembly line. Courant, Feb. 23
CCSU alumna Judy Spaar nominated as a Hometown Hero. Courant, Feb. 21
CCSU to host 2015 Chinese New Year Celebration
Soccer & Lacrosse women mentor young girls in sports. Courant, Feb. 17
Regents approve Ammon College name change
CCSU physicist explains science behind Patriots' deflate-gate. Fox CT
Student Center ranks among the "most amazing!"
CCSU earns prestigious Carnegie Community Engagement classification
Racism is family secret in CT, writes Prof Jane Fried in commentary piece.
Prof Duquette interviewed about upcoming sentencing of former Gov. Rowland.
CCSU Teacher Ed students help ELL school children find their voice. Herald, Dec. 12
Eugene O'Neill book authored by English prof Robert Dowling receives international praise
University Singers perform during Fox CT's Holiday Wishes TV special
Volunteers bring free services to homeless. Herald, 11-18-14
New CCSU campaign 'flags' dating violence
CCSU aids in down syndrome focus of program at CCARC. 10-19-14, Herald.
CCSU taps students for $150K ad campaign. Hartford Business, 10-8-14
CCSU students develop $150,000 ad campaign for University
Business prof Joseph Farhat's study of private startups featured in Inc. magazine.
Polish Ambassador to attend Polish Studies Gala; Public invited.
Astronomy Professor stars as Women in Science Leader
CCSU student Danerick Peralta is Pathways/Senderos success story
Alumna Kate Callahan, award-winning songwriter is profiled
Economics professor Garfield Blake interviewed on car sales. Herald, 9-12-14
Banner honors CCSU's recycling victory. Bristol Press, 9-6-14
CCSU receives grant to aid in safety training, education for miners. Herald, 9-1-14
Surprise award for dean emeritus
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CCSU nursing professors win state service award
Former Engineering and Technology Dean honored for his Distinguished Service to CCSU
Former CCSU president to get prestigious EMS award, Herald 8-23
CCSU bans most smoking on campus. Herald, NBC CT, 8-25
U.S. Rep. Esty salutes startup companies
Connecticut's role in Civil War topic of Haddam History Talk. The Middletown Press, 8-14-14
Professor Walton Brown-Foster on race and class in midterm elections. Hartford Courant, 8-15-14
Elihu Burritt Library reveals a world of Polish history, culture, nostalgia and memories
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Kris Pryce of Suffield named teacher of the year. Journal Inquier. 8-18-14
Prof. Walton Brown-Foster's commentary about race & class issues in the state primary published in the Courant.
Robotics Goes Down Under At CCSU. Fox CT, 8-5-14
Children create SeaPerch ROVs as a part of CCSU's Summer Robotics Program
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"Mornings wih Ray Dunaway" interviews Professor Alfred Gates of CCSU on drones aircraft and privacy.
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Grad Shortlisted For International Book Prize. Courant, 6/14/14
BOE and CCSU vote to expand opportunities for NBHS students to obtain college credits. Herald, 7-14-14
CCSU Scholarship Program Aids Students in STEM Fields
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Professors Mary Collins & Eleanor Thornton & CCSU students collaboration with New Britain Industrial Museum featured on NPR
Professor of History Heather Munro Prescott's Report on Emergency Contraception featured in Philadelphia Inquirer
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TESOL grad student writes op-ed about need for adult English language tutor volunteers. CT Mirror, May 5
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CCSU partners with Bristol schools to build leaders. Bristol Press, 5-10-14
Business leaders honored at annual Gala. Hartford Business, 5-12-14
Scene at CCSU: University-city collaborations examined at forum. Herald, 5-11-14
New Britain wins award for excellent public space. Herald, 5-7-14
CCSU Launches New MBA Program
CCSU enters the MBA-degree fold. Hartford Business, 5-13-14
Central Graduation: Proud To Be Blue Devils, Courant, May 17
CCSU Alum Michaelknight Zayas leads NBHS Health Academy. Herald, 5-18-14
Nature walk celebrates revised trail guide. Herald, 5-18-14
For graduating grad students, 'an opportunity to magnify our blessings'. Herald, 5-17-14
Technology and Business Development seminar includes security tool training. Bristol Press, 5-16-14
Veterans History Project records interviews from 700 state war veterans. Hartford Courant, 5-25-14
CCSU grad turns a hobby into a money-maker. Bristol Press, 5-26-14
CT's Confucius Institute opens at CCSU, June 5
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Professors Richard Benfield and John Mitrano explain why Rock Cats deal with Hartford is foul. Herald , June 8
CCSU is showcased on national TV as alumna Erin Brady ends her reign as Miss USA 2013.
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Poet-Historian Reads at Library
Tim Lewis reads from his book, The Virginiad, Sunday, 26 April at 3:00 at Tazewell County Public Library.
The Virginiad tells the story of Virginia from 1607 through 2007 in poetry written from the point of view of ordinary, everyday Virginians. The issues that have dominated Virginia history come alive through the eyes of slaves, Native Americans, tenant farmers, peddlers, nurses, and clerks. Poems look at the history of great houses and communities, industries and crafts, and our national heroes as others might have viewed them. The poetry mixes songs, hymns, medical practices, cultural customs, religious awakenings, social beliefs and political movements to present a wide context for Virginia's history. The Virginiad captures the local, national, and international significance of Virginia's history, ideas, and culture which have shaped us for 400 hundred years and which we continue to debate today.
Lewis has spent four years researching and writing his book. Three of the book's poems won first prizes in the Poetry Society of Virginia's annual poetry competition.
Lewis is executive director of the Piedmont Writer's Institute in Charlottesville and author of seven books. Born in southern Africa, he lived in England for 30 years before moving to the United States and becoming a US citizen.
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Award-winning food journalist and author Andreas Viestad has brought his remarkable knowledge of Scandinavian and world cuisine, culture and history to two acclaimed English-language cookbooks. Andreas has also recently launched a monthly food column for the Washington Post.
Claus Meyer has published 14 cookbooks in Denmark and has hosted his own television series, Meyers Křkken (Meyer's Kitchen). He co-owns the gourmet restaurant Noma, runs a cooking school, and operates catering, fruit and chocolate supply companies.
Finnish cooking sensation Sara La Fountain is a graduate of the Culinary Institute of America. She lives in Finland where she runs a cooking school , serves as a food columnist for several newspapers, and designs a line of tableware.
Slow River Dining
Aboard the old steamer Haldenvassdraget, Andreas cruises the canals of southern Norway and the Halden River and reels in a boat-full of delicacies. Dishes include: steamed and grilled asparagus, multi-flavored fish cakes, a fish terrine and herbed roast chicken.
The Mother of Invention
Andreas travels to Norway's Highland, near Hallingdal, where survival of the fittest spawned many local delicacies. Inspired by history, Andreas makes homemade yogurt and cream cheese, a quick gravlax and finally, tender lamb shanks with a root vegetable puree.
Rye Bread for a Queen
Andreas takes the trip to the "rye belt" in southern Finland to meet up with Finnish chef Sara La Fountain. They travel on the old Kings' Road, where they both make their favorite open-faced sandwiches using rye bread. Then, Sara introduces memma, an old rye-based Finnish dessert, followed by a roast served with a variety of vegetables.
Rye Bread for a Queen
Andreas takes the trip to the "rye belt" in southern Finland to meet up with Finnish chef Sara La Fountain. They travel on the old Kings' Road, where they both make their favorite open-faced sandwiches using rye bread. Then, Sara introduces memma, an old rye-based Finnish dessert, followed by a roast served with a variety of vegetables.
Mackerel - The Shiny Bounty of Summer
Andreas visits the southern Norwegian resort town of Kristians and, where the Norwegians flock every summer. Andreas goes fishing for mackerel and along the way, he cooks a variety of fish dishes, from fried sprats and mackerel sushi to the ultimate expression of Norwegian summer: grilled and smoked mackerel.
Many Flavors of Lamb
Andreas travels through the Southwestern part of Norway and Rogaland during the annual sheep gathering. Andreas cooks beer-braised lamb shanks with sweet onions, pepper-fried lamb liver, a 'one-pot wonder' of lamb with rutabaga and mustard seeds, and finally, he puts a scientific twist on a traditional Sunday roast.
Food for a Viking
Danish chef Claus Meyer joins Andreas in Ribe, the oldest town in Scandinavia. While in Denmark, Andreas and Claus prepare fresh oysters with herbs, an herbal yogurt smoothie with honey, a wholesome corn porridge dessert with fresh berries, and finally, a slow-roasted beef sirloin served with beans, nuts and thyme.
Food for a Viking
Danish chef Claus Meyer joins Andreas in Ribe, the oldest town in Scandinavia. While in Denmark, Andreas and Claus prepare fresh oysters with herbs, an herbal yogurt smoothie with honey, a wholesome corn porridge dessert with fresh berries, and finally, a slow-roasted beef sirloin served with beans, nuts and thyme.
Yesterday's Food for the Future
Andreas visits Rygge, the "vegetable garden" of southeastern Norway, to prepare a traditional menu of root vegetables, goat and hen. Andreas cooks parsley root cream with smoked salmon, and follows it with fricassee of hen, and finally, roast goat. Andreas explains how to make these traditional dishes with modern substitutes.
The Holy Fish
Andreas visits the rugged coastline of Helgeland in northern Norway, where the mystical and delicious halibut makes its home among the islets and skerries. Andreas demonstrates how different cooking methods can elicit different flavors and textures from the fish. Dishes include: the smoked Greenland halibut with berries and potato salad; pickled halibut, baked halibut with cucumber and herbs; and finally, pan-fried halibut served with veal demi-glace.
Winning Game
Andreas makes a variety of venison dishes against the backdrop of snow-capped mountains of the west coast, where the deer run free and the mountain farms cling intrepidly to sheer slopes. He prepares a millefeuille (puff pastry layered with a filling) of venison fillet with prune; venison liver with caramelized tangerine; smoked trout; a traditional hunter's stew with sour cream and goat cheese; and finally, the ultimate venison steak.
Pyramids of the North
Andreas visits the island of Spitsbergen in the far north, the northernmost inhabited place in the world, and Longyearbyen. This barren land offers some surprising delicacies, like wild geese that summer here and a variety of fish. Andreas makes goose with port wine and broccoli puree, pan-fried Svalbard cod and king crab, seafood-flavored vegetables and chocolate cake with orange marmalade and coffee.
The South of Norway: Shellfish for Summer
Host Andreas Viestad visits Blindleia, a favorite holiday destination in Southern Norway. In this summer paradise, he goes fishing for red shrimp and gathers mussels on a bare-faced rock. He makes classic and innovative sauces for the shellfish and then creates a Norwegian-style paella.
Mid-Norway: Old-Fashioned Sweet Tooth
Host Andreas Viestad travels to one of the coldest places in Norway: the UNESCO World Heritage-listed town of Roros. The town appears frozen in time and tradition rules on the table. This episode focuses on all things sweet and old-fashioned, including iced cake, raw milk pudding and cheesecake with cloudberries.
Northern Norway/Italy: Dry But Tasty
Codfish ranks among Norway's most important exports. Host Andreas Viestad follows the codfish from its origin near the Lofoten Islands in Northern Norway to the table in Italy.
West Coast of Norway: All Is Well - If There Is Herring
Host Andreas Viestad travels along the West coast of Norway, an area settled around the rich herring fisheries. Inspired by history, Andreas demonstrates how to make Scandinavian-style herring.
The Coast of Mid Norway: Shellfish Eldorado
Host Andreas Viestad visits some of the richest fish banks in mid-Norway and then prepares a seafood dish with native scallops, crabs and lobster. The region also holds some of the most modern aquaculture for salmon and mussels - and Andreas makes the most of these ingredients.
South West of Norway/"Fat Ducks and Sweet Apples
Host Andreas Viestad visits a duck farm and an old steamer on the Telemark canal, which unites costal Norway with the barren mountain regions. Andreas serves a variety of duck and local trout to combine the richness of the land with the spirit of the river.
The Mountain Region of Sothern Norway "On Top of Norway"
Host Andreas Viestad ventures to the tallest mountain in Norway: Galdopiggen. Then, Andreas prepares some desserts using the fruits of summer, including sweet and tart berries.
Southern Norway: A Modest But Generous Spud
In the South inland region of Norway, host Andreas Viestad cooks with one of the most loved Norwegian ingredients - the potato. Then, Andreas catches and prepares crayfish, a sought-after delicacy in Norway.
Western Norway: A World of Apples
Host Andreas Viestad visits Hardanger, the "apple orchard" of Western Norway. Andreas makes an apple drink and bakes a traditional sourdough bread in an old wood-fired oven and prepares a hot apple dessert.
Northern Norway: Ice Cold Bounty
In this episode, host Andreas Viestad explores the rugged coastline of Vesteralen in Northern Norway, where he later prepares cod and Arctic char fresh from the North Sea.
Southern Norway: Smoke and Water
On a brisk winter day, host Andreas Viestad travels to Vestfold in Southern Norway at the peak of the brisling sardine season. Inspired by Scandinavian tradition, Andreas catches and then smokes the little fish.
Rich Farmland
Andreas visits the county of Hedmark in Eastern Norway, a region known for big farms and abundance of produce. Inspired by 19th-century recipes of Norway's first cookbook writer, Andreas makes beef meatballs, sour cream porridge with air-cured ham and thick steaks served with mushroom ragu and potato gratin.
Popular Sausage
Sausages serve a special function in Norway, both as an everyday meal and as festive food. In this episode, Andreas discovers the culture and history behind a well-made sausage. He bakes potato pancakes and makes homemade mustard, essential companions for the three types of tasty sausages he prepares.
It All Starts with Kids
Andreas visits Geitmyra Farm in the middle of Oslo, Norway, the site of his new food culture center for kids. Together with the kids, Andreas makes a cereal breakfast, a tasty chicken soup, a warming lamb stew and a sweet dessert with pumpkin and yogurt.
Oil Adventure
Is cold-pressed rapeseed oil the olive oil of the north? To find out, Andreas travels to the old fortress town of Fredrikstad in Eastern Norway. Using fresh vegetables, Andreas makes classic and innovative emulsion sauces, preserved and deep-fried mackerel, crispy potatoes, and Norwegian coleslaw.
Costal Express
Starting in the Sami territories of the Arctic, Andreas makes reindeer burgers with wild mushrooms, king crab cocktail and Arctic char with lamb-flavored potato gratin, all using produce he finds along the coast.
Fire in the Belly
Andreas examines how fire changed the way people cook. With an open fire and local salmon, he makes gravlax from an ancient recipe and a local fish soup, before traveling to Japan to discover the secrets of uncooked fish.
Captain Haddock
Andreas visits the wind-blown peninsula of Stad in Western Norway, where boats set sail to catch haddock. Andreas makes haddock "envelopes" stuffed with carrots, saffron, cabbage and prosciutto, and then a brightly colored salad with smoked haddock. After a trip to Scotland to meet the official fish-and-chips champions, he prepares a smoked version of the dish.


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FDA Sets Higher Standards for Mammography
Mammography is the best method for detecting breast cancer in its earliest stages, when the disease is most successfully treated and there are more treatment options. According to the National Cancer Institute, studies have shown that screening mammography can help reduce the number of deaths from breast cancer among women ages 40 to 74, especially for those over age 50. But studies done to date have not shown a benefit from regular screening mammography in women under age 40, or from baseline screening mammograms (mammograms used for comparison) taken before age 40.
Mammography Quality Standards Act
As important as mammograms are, they are only worthwhile if the equipment is properly maintained and the personnel properly trained. The primary objective of the Mammography Quality Standards Act (MQSA) is to ensure that mammography is safe and reliable and that breast cancer is detected in its most treatable stages. The FDA has the responsibility for implementing and enforcing MQSA, which requires that all mammography facilities in the United States meet certain stringent quality standards, be accredited by an FDA-approved accreditation body, and be inspected annually.
Limitations of mammography
Despite its usefulness, mammography is not foolproof. The National Cancer Institute (NCI) says that some breast changes, including lumps that can be felt, do not always show up on a mammogram.
In short, occasionally mammograms may miss cancer that is present or may show something that can turn out not to be cancerous. Because the procedure is not as sensitive for the denser breast tissue in younger women, these false readings, according to the NCI, occur more often in women under age 50.
Breast implants can also make it harder to get accurate mammogram readings because silicone implants are not transparent on X-rays and can block a clear view of the tissues behind them, especially if the implant has been placed in front of, rather than beneath, the chest muscles. But the NCI says that experienced technologists and radiologists know how to carefully compress the breasts to improve the view without rupturing the implant. When making an appointment for a mammogram, women with implants should ask if the facility uses special techniques designed to accommodate them. And before the mammogram is taken, they should make sure the technologist is experienced in X-raying patients with breast implants.
How to find a certified mammography facility
The NCI can be reached by calling 800-422-6237 (TTY: 800-332-8615) where you can get a list of the certified mammography facilities in your geographic area. An NCI Information Specialist is available to answer cancer-related questions and to make referrals for free or low-cost mammography exams.
A searchable list of these facilities is also available on the FDA website.
While not certified under MQSA, the Veterans Administration facilities operate under a similar program. For information about these facilities, call the VA Mammography Help Line at 888-492-7844.


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