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Oct 1 - Stake Land
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October 1st:
Masters of Horror: Joe Dante's Homecoming (2005)
Undead (2003)
Zombie (1979)
Burial Ground: The Nights of Terror (1980)
The Living Dead At The Manchester Morgue (1974)
Hell of the Living Dead (1981)
House of the Dead (2003)
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October 01 cont.
Triangle (2009): I'm a fan of Christopher Smith's movies but for some reason hadn't gotten around to seeing this one. I really liked it! You may need to be a little bit patient with it, and at times it's a bit frustrating but in the end...well let's just say it worked for me, tho it left me feeling a little sad. Definitely a thinker, but nothing so heavy that it gets confusing.
Needed something a little light after watching Triangle so....
Venom (2005): 2000s slasher flick with a touch of voodoo thrown in. I keep thinking that I really like this movie but then every time I watch it is pretty standard stuff.
Total watched so far: 5
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I'd seen this long ago when it was first released on video, and didn't remember being all that impressed. However, it took me a while to develop an appreciation for anthology films, so i thought i'd give it another go. well, its still not a good movie, but it is, for some reason, very watchable. especially the first story, "Chattery Teeth". The characters and their back and forth dialogue as tensions mount in the van is fairly entertaining. of course, the weakest scene in this story is when the teeth actually attack - there's just no way to make it not look ridiculous. "The Body Politic", on the other hand (heh heh heh), is fairly poor. there are a few entertaining scenes of mayhem once the hands start to rebel, but Matt Frewer isn't much of a leading man, in my opinion. he gets better as he becomes more manic towards the end, but at the same time we have the terribly animated cgi-hands throughout the last half of this episode. There does happen to be a pretty decent high-fall stunt at the end, though - that's always nice to see.
in fact, the choice of stories is so bizarre, it almost makes me think Mick Garris chose them for this very reason - there's just no way to make these concepts cinematically frightening. they're just too silly-looking. i'll have to listen to his commentary sometime soon to see what his rationale was behind the film.
the wraparound stories with Christopher Lloyd are a mixed bag too. Lloyd seems to be having fun, but his orange hair and goth clothes (complete with leather choker) are almost as silly as attacking metal teeth and rebellious hands.
But still, I wasn't bored. It was entertaining. Just kind of in a bad way.
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October 1
Chillerama (2011)
Just...no. I turned this one off at the "Deathication" segment. No thanks. I thought all the stories were juvenile and pretty terrible, despite a fun transition from the opening into the present day. Other than that? Unfortunate.
Hoping to salvage the night with an episode of Eerie, Indiana.
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October 2nd
Movie #4, around 4:15 AM -
Silent Night, Deadly Night Part 2 (1987 / directed by Lee Harry) -
This movie...
is a work of genius.
I don't have a single complaint. Not. One. It was brilliant. Every scene was smart. Eric Freeman was terrible. And I loved every second of him. The filmmakers were trying to make a REALLY good movie and, by majority opinion, they failed by casting this guy. But... he's fucking hilarious. Every last second of him onscreen is wonderful. The Chip scenes are the only sections of the movie I couldn't read. But every other scene was perfect. They re-used clips from the first movie in a way that almost made me think it was a good movie. The movie theater scene also set-up a pre-Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer commentary on modern movie killers and serial killing right in the heart of America (even though this movie looks older, bright and sickeningly polished- which, again, I'm not complaining about). This thing was smart. It used sex both as a witting movie element (on movies) and more intelligently than the first film (in this case- I'm talking about the sex crime / moral judgment aspect in particular). It was highly unpredictable, sharp as a knife, expertly shot and edited, and fantastically entertaining. I had a smile on my face you could MEASURE. Along with Exorcist II, this is one of the funniest horror films I have ever seen in my life. I haven't had this much fun with a movie in a long time. I highly recommend it.
Movie #5, around 11:00 AM -
Curtains (1983 / directed by Lee Harry) -
This would have made one excellent Tales from the Crypt episode. As a film, it starts and stays strong for almost 50 minutes. After that, it remains a pure tension machine for... no reason. To develop characters who are going to die? Not really- except for maybe 3 of the 6 women auditioning, you can't tell the difference between them. There are just 5 brunettes allowing themselves to be treated like shit by the world's leading sadist. John Vernon is so boring in this movie. Lynn Griffin is the only person worth liking (because her character isn't buying into the whole Game of Bitterness song and dance all but her and I think the garage victim - that's this movie's idea of character development - were playing) and I guess that alone should make the ending obvious. There's only one truly standout murder sequence. So, until the "seduce me with a mask" scene, it's Samantha Eggar's show. Then she basically disappears and... did anyone care whodunit? Awful ending too.
Just 'cuz, you should be reading it.
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Oct.1. The Devil's Advocate (Blu-Ray)-Great film that I had not re-visited since the theatrical run. It also looks and sounds awesome on Blu-Ray.
Great performance by Pacino, one of my favorites alongside Serpico. Even Keanu was pretty good in this, and Charlize Theron looked stunning.
I loved the unconventional blend of courtroom drama and supernatural horror. A minor criticism is that some of the CGI looks shitty, I was surprised to learn that both Baker and Bottin worked on this one.
A solid 4/5.
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Bit of a dilemma here. Last week, Netflix sent me a 4-movie disc of Italian crime flicks. Kinda taking up my time, as well as limiting what I can get sent to me. I think I might just marathon the remaining crime flicks so I can get that off my plate.
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2nd october
3.The Mummy (1932)
Another amazing restoration. This is how a horror film should be made, full of atmosphere and suspense and like the similarly themed dracula it is all about the performance of the lead that makes this film great, Boris Karloff turns in a memorable performance as good as his role as Frankenstein`s monster which is equally tragic and menacing.
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Bold = first time viewing. Rating out of 10.
The Evil Dead (1981) 8/10
Jeepers Creepers (2001) 7.5/10
Corpse Bride (2005) 5.5/10
Okay, here we go...
The Evil Dead (1981) - I have always liked this film, but really starting to love it. Still probably my least favourite of the series, but it's a great series so that's not a bad thing. The comedy present in the rest of the series is absent here, instead delivering a bat shit crazy roller coaster ride of terror. Once the madness starts it realyl doesn't let up until the end, and even then.... Bruce Campbell isn't the charismatic lead we are used to but he plays frightened well enough as does the rest of the cast. The real stars of this film though are the chaotic camera movements and the gore spewed all over the room. Great movie to start the month off!
Jeepers Creepers (2001) - I liked the film quite a bit when I first viewed it and nothing has really changed, I stand by that this is one of the best films of the past 12 years. Yes, it does lose a little of it's edge once the monster is fully revealed, but I think it is still very effective, just in a different way. The first half works at really building up the tension and mystery of it all. The truck is a monster on it's own, and I love the scene where you see the villain from afar dispose of some bodies down a pipe. The bottom of the church is a great set piece as well, and this all builds up to a very frightening movie. Unfortunately it loses all of that and becomes a different beast altogether once the monster reveals itself. It then turns into your standard chase and slash film. This is a disappointment after the great set up, but thankfully the monster has a great design, one of the best in recent times, and holds his own. Great film!
Corpse Bride (2005) - I will say this right now. I am not really a fan of any Disney animation or CGI movies, and until Coraline stop motion didn't do much for me either. After Coraline though and a making of doc. showing all the work that went into creating such films, I grew a real appreciation and liking for stop motion animation. I went back and gave Nightmare Before Christmas another viewing and was mesmerized how good it was. A great story, beautiful and creative set/ character design, and the songs (Another genre I'm not a fan of, musicals!) were good for the most part. That is why I was actually kind of looking forward to checking this one out. Unfortunately it was just okay. It was boring for the most part, the songs didn't do anything for me, and the character and set designs were kind of bland. It's wasn't unwatchable or anything, but coming off of Coraline and Nightmare Before Christmas it was a big disappointment.
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4) The Corridor: A fun, disturbing and bloody good time. Even with its small budget, the horror/sci-fi blend is handled well and convincingly. My only major grip would have to be the ending which left me a bit cold. (7/10)
5) Lovely Molly: Really loved this one. Eduardo did a great job with the psychological element, making me constantly question whether or not it was a supernatural force, or all in her head. The subject matter here is very dark and depression, and it all really got under my skin. The ending is very ambiguous, but it made this truly worth while experience. MUST SEE! (8/10)
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Mystery Science Theater 3000: The Atomic Brain ( Monstrosity ) (1963)
I'm not even sure why that girl screamed in that scene...
Anyways I feel a little dirty that the first MST I threw in was a Mike episode and not a Joel. I'm not a Mike hater by any means but when it's October I'm a bit of a purist for the originals especially when it's the first of the series. This film is joyfully bizarre with its overtly lesbian creep scenes and countless brain swaps with animals. That a black cat would become a vindictive villain dedicating its life to the destruction of another human is superbly madcap. The riffing on this one isn't great but the skits are much better than they usually are and Dr. Fist is one of favorite bits I occasionally perform myself. (The Rhino DVD is missing the stinger at the end while the Shout re-issue reportedly includes it. One more thing to temp a completest like me.)
Mystery Science Theater 3000: The Unearthly (1957)
Somewhat slow going but John Carradine gives a more vigorous performance then we're normally use to here, Tor Johnson's character is called Lobo which is a nice nod to Bride of the Monster and Allison Hayes is smoking hot as usual. The riffing MST3k gives Tor is hysterical and my favorite is when he calls the dog "kitty." I laugh way to much at that one. Feels good to have Joel and the bots here with me for October.
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Costas Caraganis (1938)
The Pappas and the Poulas began arriving to our shores in large numbers in the last decade of the 19th century. To be sure, they were not the first of their race in this country, for we know that even Greeks were included in Columbus' crew. During the 19th century, the Greeks were already playing an important role in the welfare of this country. For example, one of the pioneers in the education of the deaf and blind was a Hellene who served as principal of the Perkins Institute, Watertown, Mass. The reverend Thomas J. Lacey tells us that one of the Salons in the Wisconsin State Legislature at the close of the Civil War was an American Greek. An American Greek commanded one of the Battleships in Admiral Dewey's fleet in the Battle of Manila.
However, the story of the Dracut American Greeks and the Greeks we know dates from 1891, when the failure of the currant market, the chief export of Greece brought a financial panic and forced the young men of this little country to seek their fortune in other lands.
I ‑ The scarcity of railroad building labor in this country proved an opportune opening to these young Greeks, and here they came in large numbers from the islands and the mainland of Greece.
2‑ The first idea of these young men was to stay in America from two to five years, work, earn some money and return home to pay the family debts.
3‑ They worked, earned the necessary money, paid their family debts but very few returned to the old country. This was a different world, an ideal land to live in, and so they stayed.
The more ambitious moved west, the less ambitious or those who had married, settled down along the northeastern coast in industrial centers such as Lowell, Massachusetts. They established communities of their own wherein they took up a social life similar to that which they had left behind in their own villages. Since the Greeks, like other races of recent emigration to our shores, were kept apart by a social barrier from the older established races, we feel safe in saying that the resulting communities, such as Market Street in Lowell, offered the Hellenes the only means to survive as a group.
The years began to pass, some of my people had been here five years, others ten years. Gradually they began to realize that this United States was a pretty good place to live in. Consequently, they began to think of things permanent, rather than transient. Same began little business enterprises, others thought of buying land to build a home. Thus, they came to Dracut.
The first Greek to buy land in Dracut was Keriazos C. Cozaros, who purchased ten lots an Hartford Avenue, better known as Walbrook, on March 14, 1902. In 1903, Socrates Manikos bought two lots in the same area. Neither of these two men, however, built on this land.
The first Greek to settle in Dracut was Peter Laganas, who in 1907, after bringing his wife and five children from Greece, bought a farm on Hampson Street. He was closely followed by others who also went into farming on Hampson and Phineas Streets. From then on, the migration maintained a steady pace which did not reach its momentum till the early twenties. Today, there are approximately one hundred and thirty‑five American Greek families in this town.
These migrations to Dracut may be divided into two groups: first those who wanted to take up farming as a livelihood and second ‑those who just wanted a home in the country. Despite the handicaps that confronted them, these farmers managed to eke out a satisfactory living. Perhaps the most successful was Peter Laganas, who as early us 1909, began specializing in the raising of Cocozelle Squash, a variety much in demand by all Southern Europeans. Today, there are eight families on Phineas Street alone, whose total income is derived from farming.
Up until 1921, the Greeks took very little interest in the affairs of the town of Dracut. There were two reasons for this condition: first ‑ were only three naturalized American citizens, John Vlahakis, Charles Tsouprakakis and Louis Caraganis; second, they could speak but very little English.
However, an incident occurred in and about 1921 which made my people realize that while they were moving into Dracut in large numbers and had lived here for some time, there were still barriers to be overcome.
The incident in question, was related to me by my father who was in attendance at the meeting. It seems that a special water district meeting had been called to consider a warrant providing town water to six homes on Phineas Street. In the course of debate on the warrant, some citizen, whose name is unknown to us, rose and objected to the passing of the warrant, in view of the fact that the street to be serviced was inhabited by nothing but Greeks. Our three stalwart representatives were at once stunned and indignant. Indignant at the fact that their tax money did not entitle them to that which they had a right to ask for, and stunned at the realization that they did not have sufficient command of the English language to stand up and fight for their rights. From then on, this incident became the battle cry for the Greeks. It helped in naturalizing many American Citizens. Today, there are over one hundred and seventy ‑ five American Greek voters in the town.
In 1928, the Greek American Citizens Club was formed. During the first few years, the Club was made up almost wholly of naturalized citizens. But gradually, the first generation became of age and enthusiastically joined into the activities of the club. For ten years, this club has been the only Greek organization in the Town of Dracut, and as such, has acted as the representative of all the Greeks. This organization has been of great help to our people as a whole.
A few days ago, a "new organization, The American Hellenic Civic League" was started in this town by three enterprising young people.
The purpose of this organization is to bring about a closer unification of the young American Greek men and women, and to assist one another in dealing with problems that are facing the younger generation. We are looking forward to big things from this new group.
The first political appointment to our people came in 1930, when Peter Boutselis was appointed a park police officer.
In 1935, the American Greeks received their first big recognition, when Arthur Skandalis was elected to the Dracut High School Teaching Staff.
In 1936, two members of our club ran for public office: Arthur Cutrumbes for Tree Warden and Costas Caraganis for School Committee. While neither man was nominated, they at least made an auspicious beginning which was culminated in 1938 with the election of George Neofotistos to the Dracut School Board. In 1936, the Greek element in the town was further recognized with the appointment of George Malliaros to the then newly created town Planning Board.
Perhaps the greatest ambition of all Greeks is to acquire knowledge because of the disadvantages that our parents have had, they have endeavored to give their children all possible opportunities to secure an adequate education. In conjunction with this ambition, they in 1926, organized a Greek School on Hampson Street, corner of Kinsella Avenue. Classes were of two hours duration and were held three days a week, Tuesdays, Thursdays from 6 to 8:00 PM, and Saturdays from 8 to 10:00 AM. 'this school endured for a number of years and was discontinued only when the Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church provided a bus to take the Dracut children to the Church school. Credit for continuance of this school goes to Soterios Lembesis, who worked hard to raise money so mat parents who could not afford to pay For their children's education could still receive its benefits.
Since 1924, twenty‑one boys and 3 girls from our town have entered various colleges and universities. The institutions attended included ‑ Colby College 1, Suffolk Law School 1, Harvard 2, Springfield College 1, Norwich University 1, Massachusetts State College 2, Lowell Textile Institute 4, Yale University 1, Providence College 1, Boston University 1, West Point 1, Keene Normal 1, Stock bridge School of Agriculture 2, and Lowell Teachers College 3. 1
Since the establishment of the Dracut High School, the pupils have established an enviable scholastic record. In 1936, Miss Mary Laganas and Michael Tsouprakakis were chosen Salutatorian and valedictorian..
While Greek boys and girls have been establishing an enviable scholastic record, they have not lost sight of athletics and extra curricula activities as necessary contacts for a well rounded education. Since the inauguration of athletics at the Dracut High School in 1935, boys of Greek extraction have dominated sports. Among those who have brought fame to Dracut are Charles Manousis, Teddy Alexakos, Jimmy Spanos, The Pappas Brothers and Louis King Kong) Tzaneteas. Previous to 1935, the following Dracut boys did their share as members of Lowell High School basketball and football teams‑ Arthur Faipeas, John Faneros and William Tsapatsaris.
In the professional and business field, the Dracut Greeks have made rapid strides. Outstanding in the professions is James Kokavas, who received his Bachelor of Science and Master of Science Degrees at Mass. State College. After receiving his Masters degree, he secured an instructor's position at his Alma Mater. A year later, he secured an instructor's position at the University of Delaware. Two years later, he enrolled again as a student, this time at Yale. Upon receiving his Doctors Degree in 1933, he again returned to the University of Delaware. There he is now an assistance professor of Bacteriology.
Outstanding in the business field are the Laganas Brothers, Costas, Chris and George. Costas and Chris are owners of the Laganas Shoe Shop in Lowell, Mass., while George Laganas now operates a Shoe Shop in Auburn, Maine.
Among the other young people from the town who have established an enviable business record, we mention John Faneros, graduate of the Bentley School of Accounting, who is now general manager of the Candyland Company, and John Malliaros, a graduate of Colby College, who is now a district manager for the Union News Company, a national restaurant chain.
Thirty‑one years is not a long period of time in which a group can make itself felt or assimilated. Yet in that space of time, the Greeks of Dracut have shown that as a group, they are an asset to the town, state and nation, as evidenced by the manner in which they have drawn themselves into the political and business life of their community and by the way in which they have taken advantage of the opportunities to better themselves. Contrast the Dracut American Greeks of today with the Dracut American Greeks of 192 1.
The 1921 product was an un‑assimilated person to whom surrounding American contacts were unknown. The product of 1938 is the product of the American Melting pot, a tribute to the ideals, tolerance and freedom of American Democracy.
By ‑ Costas L. Caraganis 1938
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Prior to coming to New Mexico, Garrett spent a year developing his own company, RWG Strategy in South Bound Brook, New Jersey. Serving as a federal fiduciary for the Department of Veterans Affairs, he managed over $1 million on behalf of veterans for care, maintenance and quality of life.
Garrett also has a strong collegiate marketing background, with experience at three Division I institutions.
His most recent collegiate post was at Vanderbilt University as the Director of Marketing. As director, he oversaw a budget of nearly $1 million and maintained oversight responsibilities for marketing and promotions, game day operations, group ticket sales, licensing, and community outreach. He also implemented an internship program for undergraduate and graduate students that is still in place today.
Prior to Vanderbilt, Garrett spent two years with the University of Virginia in the same capacity, handling a range of tasks from the university's online store to assisting in scheduling of events for football and basketball. His 2007-08 women's basketball marketing plan was a rousing success, helping the Cavaliers to a 35% attendance increase, including a 59% increase in season ticket sales.
Garrett also served as game operations manager for both basketball and football, and he worked with various companies in generating title sponsors for various volleyball and basketball tournaments.
Garrett has also spent time at the University of Houston and Saint Louis University. At SLU as the Director of Ticket Sales and Promotions, he handled all aspects of marketing and promotions, along with handling not just ticket distribution and sales, but marketing to groups as well. He showed his acumen as men's basketball attendance increased 16%, women's basketball increased 9% and group sales saw an increase of 130%.
Garrett earned his Juris Doctor from the University of Houston in 2005, and his bachelor's from Seton Hall in 2001, where he was also the captain of the men's basketball team.


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Total Warr – Feels Like Home (+Remixes)
If you Like: MGMT, Empire of the Sun, Foster the People, Indie Dream Pop
Why I like Total Warr – Feels Like Home (And all the Remixes)
I am a big fan of remixes and edits, as you may have previously surmised. They allow the greatness of one artist to be woven in and out and all around the greatness of another artist. Remixes are like looking at a song through the eyes of the one doing the remix.
Total Warr, an indie dream pop group from Paris, has done something I don't see very often. They have made a "Feels like Home" EP, made up entirely of the original and three remixes. It reminds me of some of Bach's pieces – he had a collection of 14 songs all made from the same basic melody. He would flip the melody upside down and all around to make many distinct pieces with the same musical theme. Total Warr's remixes have the same effect – you get a totally different feel from each song.
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A dahabiya is a Nile River yacht
A private Nile sailing yacht transports us in nostalgic style—by sail—as we visit islands, explore villages, and sense the mystery of ancient Egypt. Our journey ranges from the Great Pyramids to the epic Valley of the Kings.
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Sailing by Dahabiya to the Temples of the Nile
Trip Details at-a-Glance
|Cost From:
|10 days
|Cairo, Egypt
|Cairo, Egypt
|4 nights 5-star hotels, 5 nights aboard yacht with air-conditioned cabins
|All meals included except 1 dinner
|Walking, Cultural Adventures, Archaeology, Small Boat & Yacht Cruising, River Cruising
|Trip Level:
Cultural exploration and walking tours
- Sail aboard the Lazuli III, a traditional Nile sailboat with six cabins and en suite facilities
- Discover magnificent temples from Luxor to Aswan
- Explore the Valley of the Kings and Queens
- Grand Nile-side temples at Abu Simbel
- Optional Petra, Alexandria, and Cairo extensions
Would take this trip all over again! Sailing the Nile was priceless.Ruth M.—Kernersville, NC
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Choosing the Right Trip
We work hard to help you choose the right trip for you, paying attention to your individual interests, abilities, and needs. If you have questions about the level of comfort or any of the activities described in this itinerary, please contact us.
We are proud to have an exceptionally high rate of repeat travelers. For more information, we would be happy to put you in touch with a client who has traveled with us.
Pre-Departure Information
Once you have signed up on the trip, we send a complete packing list, relevant health information, and required travel documents.
This is a traveler's dream journey—exploring the Nile by dahabiya, a private two-masted river yacht that holds just 12 passengers. It's an intimate and relaxed way to travel! With our expert Egyptologist by our side, we sail the river from Luxor to Aswan, discovering the great Pharaonic monuments that abound in this legendary river valley. Our explorations bring us to fascinating out-of-the-way sites little visited by other travelers, including Nile villages where we experience a timeless way of life. The breathtaking royal tombs of New Kingdom pharaohs, the awe-inspiring temples of Abu Simbel, the romantic ambiance of our private sailing vessel—they're all on this ultimate odyssey amid the eternal wonder that is ancient Egypt.
Itinerary at a Glance
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Days 1-2
Luxor / Karnak Temple
Flying to Luxor, ancient Egypt's New Kingdom capital, we visit stupendous Karnak, with its forest of enormous stone columns, and the strikingly graceful Luxor temple.
Days 3-7
Valley of the Kings / Sailing the Nile / Aswan
We explore the amazing Valley of the Kings, including the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, which merges with the sheer limestone cliffs as if nature herself had built this extraordinary monument. At Esna, with its Greco-Roman Temple of Khnum, we embark aboard our dahabiya, which can navigate not only on the main river but also in the maze of canals along its banks. This allows us to visit lesser-known sites such as El-Kaab, home of Nekbet, the vulture goddess of Upper Egypt, along with famed Nile-side temples including Kom Ombo and Edfu, where we travel to the temple in style—by horse-drawn carriage! Along the way, we enjoy a candlelit barbecue at Maniha Island, and one evening, we moor at Cobania Island for a visit with local villagers. Our river journey concludes with a visit to the Aswan High Dam, an exploration of romantic Philae Temple, a pilgrimage site for thousands of years, and a walk through Aswan's colorful outdoor market.
Days 8-10
Abu Simbel
We disembark and fly to Abu Simbel to see the colossal Nile-side temples of Ramses, carved into cliff faces in the 12th century BC. The figures, radiating power and dominating the landscape, were in modern times threatened by the waters that would rise with the completion of the High Dam at Aswan. A two-year campaign to save them was organized by UNESCO in the 1960s. Depart on Day 10 via Cairo.
For a more complete description, Download Full Detailed Itinerary
Optional Extensions
If you would like to continue your adventure, we offer the following extensions:
- Jordan: Petra and Wadi Rum Extension (7 days)
- Alexandria Extension (3 days)
What the Trip is Like
This trip is rated Level 1+, Easiest, according to our trip grading system. It is a cultural and archaeological adventure with day walks exploring the fascinating ruins and wonderful towns in this ancient and modern land. Please note that we have several early morning starts, especially on days with air travel. Some days we tour only a half day, while on other days, we tour for a full day. There is plenty of free time planned so that you can explore, shop on your own, or simply relax.
Our home base for five nights is the 100-foot dahabiya Lazuli III, a traditional Nile sailboat built at the end of the 19th century and completely refitted in 2003. She is air conditioned and has two decks and four double or twin cabins and one suite with private baths. The Lazuli III is sail-powered only, but will use motor-boat assistance in cases of low wind. Public spaces on Lazuli include an interior lounge and a large shaded deck where meals are served. There are electrical outlets in the cabins for charging batteries. (You will need a voltage converter and plug adaptor). Meals are on board the Lazuli III. Bottled water is available on board as well as tea and coffee. A selection of imported wine and beer is available for purchase. There is no corkage fee for trip members who bring their own.
Departures & Leaders
Oct 6-15, 2016 Ahmed Ali
Trip Cost
Prices are for 2016
$5395 (10-12 members)
$5795 (8-9 members)
$6195 (6-7 members)
Single supplement: $490 (hotels only)
Single supplement: $690 (boat only, limited availability)
Internal airfare: $590 (subject to change)
Lazuli III Suite cabin upgrade: $500
more on pricing
Extension Costs
Alexandria Extension
from: $1095
Trip Payment Schedule
At time of reservation: $500
120 days prior to departure: 20% of trip cost
60 days prior to departure: Balance
Cancellation and Transfer Fee Schedule
More than 90 days prior to departure: No charge!
90-46 days prior to departure: 25% of trip cost
45 days or less: 100% of trip cost
Deck Plan
Trip Cost Includes:
- Expert leadership of a Wilderness Travel Trip Leader and local guides
- Accommodations
- All meals included except 1 dinner
- Land transportation, baggage handling, and airport transfers as noted in the Full Trip Brochure
Trip Cost Does Not Include:International airfare, visas, any meals not specified after each itinerary day in the Full Trip Brochure, travel insurance, airfare or airport departure taxes, optional tipping or gratuities to leaders or staff, additional hotel nights that may be necessitated by airline schedule changes or other factors, cost of medical immunizations (if any), and other expenses of a personal nature (alcoholic and other beverages, laundry, etc.), camera fees at certain sites (approx. $2.50 per site).
Arrival & Departure InformationYou are responsible for your own transportation arriving to and departing from Cairo, Egypt. For more detailed information, please download the Detailed Itinerary.
Please do not purchase your tickets until you are confirmed on the trip and have reviewed your proposed air schedule with our office. Once your tickets have been purchased, please send us a copy of your airline schedule so we can reserve your airport transfers.
Cairo, Egypt
Date: Day 1
Suggested Arrival Airport:
Cairo, Egypt (airport code CAI)
Suggested arrival time: no later than 11:00 pm
Cairo, Egypt
Date: Day 9
Suggested Airport for Departure:
Cairo, Egypt (airport code CAI)
Suggested departure time: anytime
Mena House Oberoi
Days 1 to 2 (2 nights), Cairo, Egypt
Originally built as a royal hunting lodge for Khedive Ismail, ruler of Egypt from 1863 to 1879, the Mena House was bought and converted into a hotel ...
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Hilton Luxor Resort and Spa
Day 3 (1 night), Luxor, Egypt
The newly renovated Hilton Luxor Resort and Spa enjoys an ideal location set right on the water's edge of the Nile River. With floating ...
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Lazuli III
Days 4 to 8 (5 nights), Nile River, Egypt
A traditional Nile sailboat of the style built at the end of the 19th century, the 120-foot Lazuli III is the perfect vessel for observing ...
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Fairmont Towers Heliopolis
Day 9 (1 night), Cairo, Egypt
Conveniently located just five minutes from the Cairo airport, this large 247-room hotel is set around a huge glass-enclosed atrium decorated with ...
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Extension Accommodations
If you would like to view the accommodations offered with our extensions options:
- Jordan: Petra and Wadi Rum Extension (7 days)
- Alexandria Extension (3 days)
Note: Listed above are our signature accommodations for this trip. Although it is highly unlikely, we may make substitutions when necessary.
Ahmed Ali
From guiding groups to the intricate temples at Abydos and Dendara, to simply sailing down the Nile River, sharing about the connections between modern and ancient Egypt, Ahmed Ali's expertise history and culture adds invaluable insight as a Trip Leader. "We are all students in the temple of knowledge," he says. With multiple degrees in Ancient History and Biblical Studies, and the author of Prophets and Pharaohs, Ahmed makes a fantastic companion in these ancient realms. When not leading trips, he spends time with his family in Cairo, where they live, enjoys traveling in off-the-beaten-path regions of the Western Desert of Egypt, and is a frequent contributor to British publications. In the spring of 2013, Ahmed Ali scouted our Expedition to Sudan trip.
Upcoming Trips:
Expedition to Sudan, November 6-14, 2015
Expedition to Sudan, January 7-15, 2016
Pyramids to Petra, February 19-March 4, 2016
In the Wake of Cleopatra, October 6-15, 2016
Expedition to Sudan, October 28-November 5, 2016
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Client Testimonials:
His knowledge of Egyptian history was phenomenal and really made the trip. We especially enjoyed his talks on hieroglyphics—lots of fun!William B., Portland OR
He is one of the best guides we've ever had—an excellent teacher and fun to be with.Joyce S., Bloomington MN
Ahmed made the trip fulfilling with his professional knowledge and personal touch. He was very attentive to the group and provided us with a wealth of information to help us absorb all the new knowledge we were getting.Pamela G., Chicago IL
As a trip leader, Ahmed Ali is superb in all areas—and fun, too!Ruth M., Kernersville NC
Ahmed gave us good, in-depth information and he obviously loves his work.Janna L., Santa Cruz CA
A first-class guide, succinct, passionate, personable.Tom B., Woodside CA
In the Wake of Cleopatra
Ahmed is the best guide we've ever had. His knowledge in so many dimensions just kept unveiling itself.Brenda C., Woodside, CA
In the Wake of Cleopatra
Ahmed made each day exciting, entertaining, and fun!Jane K, Portland OR
In the Wake of Cleopatra
Ahmed could not have done a better job. He went above and beyond what he had to do to care for us. We loved him. He was a lot of fun too.Diedre C., Covington LA
Land of the Pharaohs
Ahmed was the perfect leader, sensitive to everyone's needs and concerns.Frederic W., Egg Harbor, WI
In the Wake of Cleopatra
Ahmed was an excellent trip leader, we couldn't have asked for anyone better. His extensive knowledge was fabulous and he really cared about making sure everyone on the trip had an enjoyable experience and got everything they wanted out of the trip. I would highly recommend him!Kate M., Quincy MA
In the Wake of Cleopatra
Ahmed is a truly excellent trip leader. His thorough knowledge of all things Egyptian really took the trip from good to great.Kay K., Sterling VA
Land of the Pharaohs
Ahmed was one of the best leaders we have had on a group trip. He has knowledge and passion for his work.Ellen and Albert S., Princeton, NJ
In the Wake of Cleopatra
Ahmed was helpful, knowledgeable, and efficient—one of the best guides we have had on a WT trip.Tom M., Glen Ellen, CA
In the Wake of Cleopatra
Ahmed was a wealth of information, sharing his insights and firsthand knowledge of ancient sites along with current events and culture.Pearl K., Palo Alto, CA
In the Wake of Cleopatra
Ahmed is the best guide I have ever had on any trip, and I have traveled a lot. He was extraordinarily knowledgeable about Egyptology and made the past come alive with his stories. He had an ongoing concern about the needs of local people, and discussed with us the revolution and the current political situation in his country. And he always had a Plan B in his pocket!Lisa H., Healdsburg, CA
In the Wake of Cleopatra
Ahmed is an outstanding tour leader. He always did his best to look out for his clients and his professionalism is exceptional. We were lucky to have him.Ali K., New York, NY
Expedition to Sudan
Optional Extensions
If you would like to continue your adventure, we offer the following extensions:
Alexandria Extension
Crossroads of the Ancient World
Archaeology, Cultural Adventures
3 days - Level 1
Jordan: Petra and Wadi Rum Extension
Ancient Desert Fortresses, Lost Cities, Fabled Wadi Rum
Archaeology, Cultural Adventures
7 days - Level 2
Client Comments
Would take this trip all over again! Sailing the Nile was priceless.Ruth M., Kernersville, NC
The small boat is perfect for the Nile.Janna L., Santa Cruz, CA
The trip was a glorious combo of mind-boggling temples, sailing on the Nile, and lovely hotels, all with an interesting fun group.Mary D., Cloverdale, CA
I am still in shock and awe! It was truly a trip of a lifetime.Jane K., Portland, OR
Did I say how much I loved the sailboat?Martha D., Los Altos, CA
One of our best of 8 Wilderness trips.Ed K., Palo Alto, CA
Everything was just perfect! I couldn't have imagined a better trip. The food was amazing, the service, the guide, the group, the hotels, the boat, the pace, the sites, the villages, the Nile! Thank you so much for an incredible trip!Ginger P., Boulder, CO
This was a wonderful experience in all aspects—the accommodations, the places visited, the pace, the people we met, the boat and crew...everything.Mark R., Boston, MA


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ImageOptim is a front-end (GUI) for set of tools for optimisation of PNG and JPEG images.
Optimisation makes files smaller (in terms of disk space) by finding optimal compression parameters and by removing unneccessary information, like file comments, EXIF tags and color profiles.
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This new ability to move content can expand Motorola's existing whole-home video platform to meet the video needs of consumers anywhere and everywhere
This new ability to move content can expand Motorola's existing whole-home video platform to meet the video needs of consumers anywhere and everywhere
Pimp Star wheels allow you to define a graphic image to display on your spinning wheels while your vehicle is moving. With the package comes software which allow you to change the image anytime you want, and even define a few images to show in slideshow mode. This set of wheels redefined the meaning of bling and obviously this isn't going to be on the affordability list, unless you are some rich pimp, of course.
Nokia unveils the quad-band (GSM/EDGE 850/900/1800/1900) Nokia 6126 phone. It features a design that averages a mere 17mm (.67 inches) from top to bottom. It comes with the usual media playing support and a 1.3 megapixel camera with 8x zoom. The Nokia 6126 phone is expected to be available in North American markets during the 2nd quarter of 2006.
The Motorola i580 is the newest iDEN handset that is ultra-durable, stylish and fully equipped for a handset. It is also the first rugged iDEN clam phone designed to meet strict military specifications for blowing rain, dust, shock and vibration and to be enhanced with an extensive multimedia experience, which includes Bluetooth, a 1.3 megapixel camera, video and messaging. Users can enjoy the choices of "push-to" functions that make for a truly rewarding push-to-talk (PTT) experience.
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Down on her luck with men, Darla Strider wonders if she'll ever meet her own kilted hero. Considering she lives in present day New York City, the likelihood of that happening is nil. She's certain only a Christmas wish could make her dreams come true. Until the day Aaron Sutherland walks into her café, and changes her whole world.
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On behalf of the SupportMusic Coalition, we, the National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM) and National Association for Music Education (NAfME), strongly advise the Lansing School Board and Superintendent Yvonne Caamal Canul to carefully review the concerns of the greater Michigan arts education community regarding the recent decision to cut music, art and physical education elementary teaching positions from next year's budget. Put simply, this is the removal of highly qualified, certified educators in favor of contract teachers who will operate under the guise of arts integration. Those of us who work within this world know that arts learning as an integrated subject is just not the same as standards-based, sequential learning. We urge you to reconsider this decision.
Such a decision would be, perhaps, understandable in light of the fiscal woes that currently beset many of our nation's urban areas. It is, however, neither understandable nor defensible in terms of our collective responsibility to provide a full, balanced education to all of our children.
"A broad base of research exists demonstrating the many benefits of music and arts in student learning and achievement. As is noted in the Partnership for 21st Century Learning Skills¹ Arts Skills Map, arts education is powerful preparation for college, career, and a fulfilling life. When delivered by certified educators, these benefits are most substantially gleaned, hence, the lifelong learning impact is greatest. Quite simply put, such dividends are far less likely to be realized when delivery takes place via arts-integration or artist-in-residence programs.
Arts instruction by certified teachers is, in fact, a vital requirement of a successful learning experience, and simply cannot be equaled by the type of stopgap methods presently being touted in Lansing."
Professional certified staff, time, materials, and planned curricula should be available to students in every school. Second-best solutions involving some exposure to music and the other arts simply cannot replace the work of professional educators who are committed both to excellence in their art forms and, as trained teachers, to the growth and learning of children. We cannot deprive students of essential experiences in music and the arts that for many are among the strongest reasons they come to and stay in school.
There is absolutely a role for arts integration and artists-in-residence, both of which can enliven the classroom experience in unique and incredible ways. But that role must be an overlay and enhancement of true arts learning. Music and the arts are designated core curriculum and require core curriculum funding and the highest quality teachers. In support of the need to provide the best possible learning opportunities for children in Lansing, we urge you to reconsider your decision.
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Behind the Games: Meet the Composers - Nobuo Uematsu
GameSpot takes you Behind the Games when we talk to legendary Final Fantasy composer Nobuo Uematsu.
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this guy makes epic music but its nothing on his tash danna combo
Final Fantasy VII's OST must've been really challenging to do (like Nobuo said) and effort goes to show. FFVII had one of the best soundtracks in the series. Also, great interview and translator. :)
Nobuo Uematsu the man the myth HUGE fan of his works, especially in Final Fantasy 7 But all his work is a masterpiece, such creativity! Got really annoyed with that poor dub though
I never would have guessed Nobuo wanted to be a wrestler, laughed pretty hard at that part. What a great dude!
Stop whining about the subs (I myself prefer subs than VO, all original XD). You can still browse and listen to the interview at the same time. I find it convenient instead of constantly looking at is bicycle bandana XD!! P.S.: By the way I think the Final Fantasy 6 soundtrack is the best in the FF series. The Ending theme is EPIC! There was an ambience! Steampunk rules XD!
i would like to hear his voice and read subs! i dont like tha voice-over T_T i cant understand what she says :/ cause i dont know to good english :(
I love Uematsu! But I still think Sakimoto did a better job on FF-XII !
This man is a living legend. It's a real shame that he isn't doing music for Final Fantasy anymore (not counting FFXIV). I'll play any game that he has done music for though. I'm dedicated :P
Screw dressing up. He's Nobuo Uematsu!
wow, think ya might wanna dress up for an interview? And whats up with the translator?
ah, wish i can hear him talk instead. does anyone know how old he is now?
fok this voice man, just put subtitles; we'r not retarded ffs
As a matter of fact I regard Final Fantasy VII's music as Nobuo's magnum opus.
One of my favourite musical pieces from Nobuo is the One Winged Angel theme from Final Fantasy VII, that is so epic!
Nobuo and Koji Kondo (the Zelda composer) are the best videogame composers of all time... hands down. No body can stand up to them. If they did a shared project on a videogame it's have the best soundtrack of all time.
The music from Final Fantasy VII that is used to open the interview is epic!
Yay, Elton John love!! :D
Great interview.
God I wish he was my mailman.
Bullcrap, let us hear his voice and put some damn subs!!! christ...
English text please (5) Sorry but this woman is like drunk or something. I am not native american nor English, so I understand like 10% of her clumsy english. Gamespot, could you make an alternate subtitled version please? As you can see, a big population of fans would thank you very much.
english text please (4)
I would prefer to hear his japanese voice with english text (3)
Awesome interview. To think that he's made all that amazing, mood moving music without any formal theory training is mind blowing! He is without a doubt one of my top all time favorite musicians!
That was great.
i would prefer to hear his japanese voice with english text [2]
His compositions for the original Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles were the most amazing. They're the only game sound tracks I have ever downloaded from iTunes.
i would prefer to hear his japanese voice with english text,
Genius of a man. He seems very personable. Really great video.
hahahahaha the great stunt and very very very funny and rocking video this man deserve it :lol:
ah that classic intro song in less than ten minutes...pure genius speed lol
why didnt they put subtitles? cause its stupid hearing uematsu's voice as a female.( whats up with her laugh?) yeah nobue uematsu has pure talent fantastic composer
Who would gess he would like to be a mailman ? haha, hes brilliant
Nobuo rocks! best composer ever! ff games rock!
My man Nobuo rocking it with his gangsta bandana. Great interview for the most part. I thought it just seemed weird that you had a woman do a voice over it threw me off as a pun at first. I just wish that Nobuo could have given us some real response on his favorite piece or game. I can't stand it when people do that. I'm guessing he doesn't want to create a fanboy war, but I love those.
@ javelin121 that's a lot of burgers =)
Nobuo Uematsu = Musical Genius!!! The music he composes for the Final Fantasy games are all so lovely!
HELL YEAH Great interview Nobuo is god
Uematsu Nobuo Rocks ! We all love ya!
This man deserves at least 1 hamburger from every gamer in the world
Uematsu-san is undoubtedly a compositional genius. I'm a huge fan. I think he's at the same level as great movie composers such as John Williams and James Horner. Can't wait to hear some of his new stuff.
Great interview, but please, for the love of God--next time you do one of these, give us subtitles rather than a dub. I'd sooner read a transcript than listen to a dub.
Loved the interview even if it was a girl. This guy is amazing and i love hearing about how things happened. Composing that pure stroke of genius in like 5 minutes is epic!!
Very nice video guys! While I'd like subbing, the dubbing was very well done and didn't bother me at all. Square should be ever thankful because they would never have stood out if Uematsu hadn't composed the soundtrack for FF. I hope you plan on interviewing Mitsuda soon :)
For those of you who love Nobuo Uematsu's music, you guys should listen to the Black Mages. It's his band covering FF songs... with rock awesomeness. :D
Certainly the greatest video game music composer of all-time! Too bad the video is really boring.
@bodylotion I've never actually played FFVII (somehow) but I've seen Advent Children and played Crisis Core, both have amazing music and I guess FFVII is the same. My favorite music is in FFX.
DUBBING?!!! How about subbing? YOU TWITS!!! I do not want to listen to someone else talking, just because I can't understand doesn't mean I don't want to hear the sounds, is he happy , sad? Is he excited or bored? C'mon guys get with it~!!!
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On November 20, 2012, IEC Electronics Corp. (the "Company") issued a press release announcing its financial results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended September 30, 2012. A copy of the press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this report.
The press release attached as Exhibit 99.1 references EBITDA and EBITDA per Share, which are non-GAAP financial measures. A reconciliation of these non-GAAP financial measures to the most directly comparable financial measures calculated and presented in accordance with GAAP, Net Income and Diluted Earnings per Share, respectively, is provided in the attachment to the release, included in Exhibit 99.1.
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The Company defines EBITDA as earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. EBITDA per share presents EBITDA on a diluted per share basis. EBITDA does not take into account working capital requirements, capital expenditures, debt service requirements and other commitments, and accordingly, EBITDA is not necessarily indicative of amounts that may be available for discretionary use. Although per share EBITDA does not directly depict the amount that accrues to stockholder benefit, the Company views EBITDA as a useful measure of operating performance given the Company's strong operating margins and large net operating loss carryforward (NOL). Additionally, the Company presents EBITDA as a supplemental measure because: (i) it is a basis upon which the Company assesses its liquidity position and performance; (ii) the Company believes that investors will find the data useful in assessing its ability to service and/or incur indebtedness; and (iii) certain covenants in the Company's credit facilities are tied to similar measures. The Company believes that EBITDA, when considered with both the Company's GAAP results and the reconciliation to net income, provides a more complete understanding of the Company's business than could be obtained absent this disclosure.
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GMAT – looking beyond the books – part I
GMAT Prep is not just about books. To prepare right, you must learn to look beyond the bookish concepts. In this series of short articles, I am going to talk about some interesting concepts which ScoreChase GMAT covers comprehensively in their courses but most books miss.
What is the difference between √x and (x)^1/2 ?
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√x : √ sign (the radical sign) is called the "Principal root" and always results in a non-negative number.
(x)^1/2: The x to the power of 1/2 is the result of the equation, y^2 = x. In this case the result could be "positive or negative or zero".
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√x : Always non-negative
(x)^1/2: Can be positive or negative or zero
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Since x is negative, -x will be positive
Since √(x^2) yields positive result and x is negative, the result will be -x
So, x*√(x^2) = x * -x = -x^2
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BOSTON, Mass. – Junior Katelyn Hartnett (Danvers, Mass.) finished third in the 1,000 with a school record time of 2:51.50 to lead the Holy Cross women's track and field team to a 14th place finish at the New England Indoor Championship on Saturday in Boston, Mass. Connecticut won the overall team competition with 186 points.
Hartnett finished third in the 1,000, while sophomore Kathleen Brekka (Hubbardston, Mass.) finished sixth with a time of 2:54.77. Junior Elizabeth Humphries (Siler City, N.C.) finished sixth in the 5,000 with a time of 17:45.36, while senior Courtney Burgess (Dracut, Mass.) finished seventh in the 800 with a time of 2:13.64. Freshman Stephanie Okpoebo (Chelmsford, Mass.) recorded a 10th place finish in the 200 with a time of 25.96 seconds, junior Sarah Mellea (North Arlington, N.J.) finished 14th in the one mile with a time of 5:07.74, freshman Emily Hughes (Milton, Mass.) placed 14th in the 3,000 with a time of 10:27.02 and sophomore Sarah Meinelt (Topsfield, Mass.) placed 18th in the long jump with a distance of 10.83 meters.
The 4x800 relay team of Mellea, senior Cassandra Anderson (Saugus, Mass.), junior Kara Brownell (Cherry Valley, Mass.) and Burgess finished in seventh place with a time of 9:23.63. The 4x400 relay team of Anderson, sophomore Brittany Gorski (Tewksbury, Mass.), freshman Catherine Cafaro (Garden City, N.Y.) and Okpoebo finished 15th with a time of 4:04.66.
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I really don't look for this intentionally, but perhaps it just happens as a matter of looking at and reading so much material. This one struck me and not because the covers are so similar that it's an obvious double take.
The first book is North of Beautiful by Justine Chen Headley, which was published February 1, 2009 by Little, Brown Young Readers.
North of Beautiful is a coming of age story about Tessa who was born with a large port-wine stain on her cheek. The book follows her as she comes to terms with who and what she is while delving into the big themes of love, family, and abuse. It's been getting a lot of attention around the blogosphere, though I did not find it as exciting as the other reviewers. I DO really like the cover -- it's clean, fresh, and captures the essence of Tessa and one of the big themes in the book, cartography. You can't see it here, but the edges of the cover are a beautiful fresh blue color.
The second book is this one:
Evermore by Alyson Noel was published a mere two days after North of Beautiful on February 3, 2009 by St. Martin's Griffin. Evermore is the first book in a series by Noel that follows 17-year-old Ever after a terrible accident leaves everyone but her dead in her family. Of course, she falls for a boy in her new home who has magical powers, including the ability to produce tulips and disappear when he needs to.
Though immediately the covers don't look alike, look again. It's the same girl in both photos, but in the second one, her image has been mirrored. The hair is piece-y in both, the lips are full in both, and her eyebrow is distinct in both. Both covers show the part of her hair behind her ear with part tumbling down her shoulder. The lighter-colored strand of hair in the front is distinct, as well. In Evermore a tulip has been added since it's a crucial part of the story, but I can't help but wonder, too, if this was done to create more distinction with the cover. While the images are exactly the same girl, it is a big relief that the cover for Evermore is darker. It helps differentiate the two, particularly when both may be sitting on a shelf of new materials.
Who did it better? I like both of them, but I'm very bothered by both of them, as well. It makes me wonder how this sort of copying can happen. The publishing world is huge but so is the photography world/stock image world -- it seems way too coincidental for two books to have this image published two days apart. What's crazier is if you go to Amazon and look up North of Beautiful, you will be recommended Evermore. Wonder why?
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I really don't look for this intentionally, but perhaps it just happens as a matter of looking at and reading so much material. This one struck me and not because the covers are so similar that it's an obvious double take.
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I really like the Evermore one better. I think it was a stock photo. I believe If you go to Alyson Noel's blog, she has a past post regarding this.ReplyDelete
Oh, thanks for the tip! I'm definitely going to go look at her blog now (I didn't since I just stumbled upon this double take at chance).ReplyDelete
Justine Larbalesteir did a similar post on a double take of one of her books, as well: http://justinelarbalestier.com/blog/2009/04/14/cover-theft-you-decide/
Justine's post is funny - she actually did it as a prank and I believed it initially. I've noticed a lot of the YA stuff seems to be pretty similar - a photograph (or realistic imitation of a photo) of a pretty girl looking introspective. They all seem to blend together, even if the girls themselves look different from each other. A good example is Shannon Hale's first publication of "The Goose Girl" and the re-print. The first version is sort of impressionistic, with a landscape and an unfocused person beneath a tree. The second has a real girl on the cover who looks like all the other girls on every other YA book geared for teenage girls. I really prefer the former.ReplyDelete


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As every social satirist knows, comedy is a double-edged sword. It both soothes and rankles people, while revealing their deepest prejudices.
And, as organizers of Lehigh's "Why is everyone laughing?" event realize, comedy is also a vehicle for deeper discussions on race and stereotypes.
The interactive event—which was filled with clips from the
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and other shows—engaged more than 75 students, staff and faculty in a discussion of race-based comedies, how they exploit race, perpetuate stereotypes, and potentially influence thoughts and actions.
"Stereotypes are prevalent in this type comedy," says Ty Crisman, a community development educator at New York University. "What we hope to do tonight is to raise your awareness and consciousness of stereotypes."
Conducted more than 35 times at college campuses across the country, Crisman and fellow presenters Thomm Bell, a residence hall director at the University of Vermont and Brandon Ice, a residence coordinator at the University of Miami (Fla.), first created this program while pursuing their graduate degrees at Colorado State University.
"During our first semester of grad school, the three of us noticed in different ways the popularity of the Dave Chapelle Show," says Crisman. "Even during the show's hiatus, students were repeating it, talking about it, laughing about it, and enjoying it. We thought this would be an avenue to engage students in discussions about race so we sat down and created this program."
Crisman says that comedy was an ideal vehicle to use with college students because "comedy breaks down barriers and inhibitions. We love to laugh and comedy makes you feel more comfortable as an audience."
Says Ice: "We also get nothing done if students are on the defensive. We open up and tell them that we may or may not necessarily be a fan of what we show but we hope to create a mechanism to get students to talk."
Race, he says, is such a touchy subject and is tough to broach. "We use comedians because of the stereotypes and the impact of edifying into real life these stereotypes."
Ice hopes that their presentation "deconstructs those stereotypes so that students can better ascertain what is truth versus what is not."
Comedy, says Bell, is also a cloaking mechanism. "Comedians are modern-day philosophers and they are the ones that point out what is happening in society. Comedy is an act of social aggression that is sometimes positive and sometimes negative."
"A window to view someone's perception"
What Crisman, Bell and Ice want students to think about is what they are hearing and understand that there is a purpose behind it and to be critical of it.
"Comedy," says Bell, "is a window to view someone's perception."
The best thing students can do, says Bell, is to become a change agent. "If you know why someone is telling a joke, if you can understand the purpose behind it, or if you can begin to understand why you're laughing," he says, "you can begin to deconstruct the stereotypes and understand them a little bit more."
More importantly, says Bell, when it comes to race, students need to understand where they are coming from and why they laugh.
But all three men recognize that while their presentation sparks discussions, it only scratches the surface. "Our only hope," says Crisman, "is that when we leave the campuses we present at that some sort of conversation will happen.
"And it's beautiful that the Conversations on Race series happens for the next six weeks where there is an actual structured way for that to happen."
Lehigh's Conversations on Race series, which begins on October 16, 2006, is a six-week series which provides an environment for students to have an open, honest discussion about issues of race and culture in America and at Lehigh.
"I enjoyed tonight's program," says Amanda Millard '08, an English major, who is planning on double majoring in Africana Studies. "There has been a lot of talk about providing opportunities for students to get involved in to discuss race and tonight's event provided a more open forum for people to get involved in the discussion. I just signed up for the Conversations on Race program."
Alta Thornton, assistant dean of multicultural affairs, says that the "Why is everyone laughing" program achieved its goal. "We did what we told students what we would do," she says. "We showed them clips of shows they were already watching, let them laugh, talk about the nature of the laugh and what it means."
What presenters didn't do, says Thornton, was to try and teach students whether or not it was appropriate to laugh or not. "We let them find their own voice and left a lot of questions open ended," she says. "We pushed students to make meaning for themselves."
To learn more about the Conversations on Race program or to sign up by the Oct.13 deadline, contact the Office of Multicultural Affairs at (610) 758-5973 or visit the
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Ever think how deadly a thing it is if a machine has amnesiaor how easily it can be arranged....
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Blades' attention stopped at Lieutenant Ziska. He heard vaguely that she was the head quartermaster officer. But mainly she was tall and blond and blue-eyed, with a bewitching dimple when she smiled, and filled her gown the way a Cellini Venus doubtless filled its casting mold.
"Very pleased to meet you, Mr. Blades," she said as if she meant it. Maybe she did! He gulped for air.
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A good adventure story about the first \"armed\" resistance of the asteroid miners against an arrogant Earth. The background scientific speculation is great, especially in the details. The characters usually only have one identifying characteristic (two-fisted, weaselly, sexy, frustrated, etc.) but it\'s hard to expect a lot of character development in a pulp action story.
Very well done.
Poul Anderson is one of the best SF authors, one who always knows his tech background. This novelette shows his skills in constructing an asteroid belt station with all the details. Of course, the story is standard pulp but who cares.


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