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THE waiting was finally over for A Level students across Wirral after they opened their A Level results.
Teenagers across the borough had spent the summer anxiously waiting to hear if they scored high enough to get into their chosen university or apprenticeships.
Wirral Council said early analysis show a slight decrease from last year in the number of pupils achieving grades A* to B, from 49% to 47% per cent.
The race for university places is tougher than ever this year as students scramble to start their higher education before the tuition fee hike next year.
From September 2012, students could face paying up to £9,000 per academic year. But Simon Duggan, headteacher at St Anselm's College, said he was thrilled with his students' results and that the new A* grade is working well.
Mr Duggan said: "We are very pleased with our results which were very much expected. We had a 99.5% pass rate and many of the boys managed to get an A*.
"I think this new grade is doing very well to highlight the top performers and we are very proud that so many students achieved it."
Also celebrating were students at St John Plessington where results were higher than last year. Among the high-fliers were Ashwin Ajay, who achieved two A*s and one A,and Rachael Lowton who gained one A*, two As and a B at AS Level.
Teenagers at Birkenhead School Academy also saw top grades with students Imogen Welding and Rachel Kan achieving 4 A* grades.
And Sarah Burke, 18, who scored four As and one A* is now looking forward to her university career.
Sarah said: "I'm really happy with my results and can't wait to study Geography at the University of Sheffield. We will definitely be celebrating tonight."
Record numbers also excelled in their exams at Weatherhead High School with a 99% pass rate.
Headteacher Neil Dyment said: "I would like to congratulate our students on their success and pay tribute to the hard work and dedication of all staff at Weatherhead."
Other students celebrating were those from The Oldershaw School, which has recently taken academy status.
Part-time model Millie Skelhorn-Duffy excelled in her studies with A*s in Art and Textiles and a B in Media, while identical twins daisy and Grace Kenny obtained a clutch of A Levels between them.
High achievers at Pensby High School for Girls were Naomi Ritchie, Anna Loyns and Rachael Stevens, who all plan to continue with their studies at university.
And A Level Psychology had such an impact on one class at the school that they are all moving on to study the subject at Liverpool John Moores University.
Birkenhead Sixth Form College students managed to score a 100% pass rate across 28 subjects, while more than a third of grades were A*, A or B.
Upton Hall's headteacher Patricia Young was also thrilled with a 100% pass rate, with 27% of students gaining three or more top grades of A* and A.
Ms Young said: "It is such a delight to see these young women rewarded for their efforts and to witness the pride and pleasure felt by their parents and teachers.
"Congratulations to girls, parents and staff on a hugely successful set of results."
Councillor Ann McLachlan, Wirral's cabinet member for children's services and lifelong learning said: "We are still looking at the results as they are coming in but are satisfied that students are still performing well.
"A level results day can be particularly nerve wracking for students as – depending on the outcome – the race is then on to firm up offers, find new placements, explore alternative options – or engage in what can be some difficult soul searching.
"Whatever the result, I would like to congratulate all our students for their hard work and urge them to take up any offers of help and support from our local schools and sixth form colleges as they make their choices."


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Monday, 26 May 2008
YouTube Video with the Kieffe & Sons Ad
HehHehHeh. The ad with commentary seems to be going viral.
Posted by Anna Lemma at 22:49
Labels: assholes, atheism, radio ad, right-wing crazy
3 comments:
- Publius said...
I love the ad. We should see more of them!
- 31 May 2008 at 20:35
- Anna Lemma said...
He can say what he wants and I can say what I want. As long as they air the ad, I will be criticizing it. But I think that Rick Kieffe is a hypocrite, who wants the right to slam nonbelievers, but he wants nonbelievers to not have the same right. He is not for free speech for all citizens, unless he is a bigot who thinks only Christians are citizens of this country and have the right to free speech.
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Select Committee on GRAS Substances (SCOGS) Opinion: Guar Gum
The GRAS Substances (SCOGS) Database allows access to opinions and conclusions from 115 SCOGS reports published between 1972-1980 on the safety of over 370 Generally Recognized As Safe (GRAS) food substances. The GRAS ingredient reviews were conducted by the Select Committee in response to a 1969 White House directive by President Richard M. Nixon.
Guar Gum
- SCOGS-Report Number: 13*
- Type Of Conclusion: 2
- ID Code: 9000-30-0
- Year: 1973
- 21 CFR Section: 184.1339
SCOGS Opinion:
The available information reveals that there are no adverse short-term toxicological consequences in animals of consuming guar gum in amounts exceeding those currently consumed in the normal diet of the U.S. population. In addition, there is no evidence that consumption of guar gum by man has had adverse effects in India or Pakistan, where it has long been used as food, or in the U.S., where it has been used in foods since 1949. However, it should be noted that no long-term animal feeding studies of guar gum have been reported. While the available information does not suggest long-term toxicity, it may be advisable in due course to conduct adequate feeding studies in several species, including pregnant animals, at dosage levels that approximate and exceed the current estimated maximum daily human intakes.
Guar gum, fed at relatively high levels, is reported to be toxic to pregnant mice. Because these toxic levels reported are well in excess of the highest levels now consumed by man, the Select Committee is of the opinion that there are no adverse health aspects of consuming guar gum at current levels. However, it is not possible to determine, without additional data, whether a significant increase in consumption would constitute a dietary hazard.
The Select Committee has weighed the foregoing and concludes that:
There is no evidence in the available information on guar gum that demonstrates a hazard to the public when it is used at levels that are now current and in the manner now practiced.
*Complete reports containing details of the safety studies that formed the basis of the opinions and conclusions and are available from the National Technical Information Service (NTIS), 5285 Port Royal Road, Springfield, VA 22161 (703) 605-6000.


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by Staff Writers
Oak Ridge TN (SPX) Jan 15, 2016
Researchers at the Department of Energy's BioEnergy Science Center are looking beyond the usual suspects in the search for microbes that can efficiently break down inedible plant matter for conversion to biofuels. A new comparative study from the Oak Ridge National Laboratory-based center finds the natural abilities of unconventional bacteria could help boost the efficiency of cellulosic biofuel production.
A team of researchers from five institutions analyzed the ability of six microorganisms to solubilize potential bioenergy feedstocks such as switchgrass that have evolved strong defenses against biological and chemical attack. Solubilization prepares the plant feedstocks for subsequent fermentation and, ultimately, use as fuel. The paper, published in Biotechnology for Biofuels, is the most comprehensive comparative study of its type to date.
"Starting with nature's best biomass-solubilizing systems may enable a reduction in the amount of nonbiological processing required to produce biofuels," said ORNL coauthor Brian Davison. "We're asking the question - what are nature's best biocatalysts?"
Their analysis demonstrated that under carefully controlled conditions, a microbe called Clostridium thermocellum is twice as effective as fungal enzymes used by industry today. The researchers also tested the different microbes' performance with minimal pretreatment of the plant materials, indicating it may be possible to reduce or eliminate use of heat and chemicals that make the feedstock accessible to biological processing.
"Eliminating both enzyme addition and conventional pretreatment is a potential game-changer," said Dartmouth engineering professor Lee Lynd, the study's corresponding author.
The researchers note that the study was designed to provide indications of intrinsic capability and performance under industrial conditions. They hope their findings will guide the development of advanced processes to lower costs and improve the efficiency of commercial biofuel production.
"One of the directions that this study leads is that we might have to go out into nature to find the best bugs, even if they are not the ones we're most familiar with," Lynd said. "A major thrust in BESC is that we exclusively focus on these non-standard microorganisms that bring strong biocatalytic abilities to the table, rather than focusing on well-known microorganisms."
The research team also considered the use of mechanical disruption techniques such as milling to complement the microorganisms' biological breakdown.
The study is published as "Biological lignocellulose solubilization: Comparative evaluation of biocatalysts and enhancement via cotreatment."
Coauthors are Dartmouth College's Lee Lynd, Julie Paye, Anna Guseva and Sarah Hammer; the National Renewable Energy Laboratory's Erica Gjersing, Mark Davis, Jessica Olstad, Bryon Donohoe; ORNL's Brian Davison; Thanh Yen Nguyen and Charles Wyman of the University of California, Riverside; and University of Georgia's Sivakumar Pattathil and Michael Hahn.
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Around the Farm: December 7
- Jerad Head - 1B, Gigantes de Carolina: 0-for-4, 2 K. Welcome back Mr. Head. He had not played since November 30th and it looked like he had gone home, but it now looks like he had a minor injury. It was a rough night back after a week off with an 0-fer and 2 strikeouts.
- Roberto Perez - C, Indios de Mayaguez: 1-for-3, K. Perez continues to hold his own as the everyday catcher for his Puerto Rico team going 5-for-16 (.313) with a nice 6-5 walk to strikeout ratio in 8 games.
- Luis Valbuena - 2B, Cardenales de Lara: 1-for-2, R, HR, RBI, 2 BB, K. One of Valbuena's best games out in Venezuela as he pounded out 3rd home run and reached base in three of his four plate appearances. He is still hitting just .230 in 38 games, but has displayed an exceptional 25-19 walk to strikeout ratio so far.
- Juan Apodaca - C, Aguilas del Zulia: 0-for-4, 2 K. Apodaca's increased playing time has seen him play better of late as coming into last night's game he had a small three game hitting streak going 5-for-11 at the plate.
- Ezequiel Carrera - LF, Navegantes del Magallanes: 2-for-4, R, K. Tough night in the field for Carrera as his two hit night was not able to offset the two errors he had in the outfield with a throwing error and fielding error.
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ABRAXANE ® for Injectable Suspension (paclitaxel protein-bound particles for injectable suspension) is indicated for the treatment of breast cancer after failure of combination chemotherapy for metastatic disease or relapse within 6 months of adjuvant chemotherapy. Prior therapy should have included an anthracycline unless clinically contraindicated. Abraxane is classified as an "plant alkaloid," a "taxane" and an "antimicrotubule agent.
Manufacturer: Biocon India
The following side effects are common (occurring in greater than 30%) for patients taking Abraxane: However these side effects are quite manageable and there are many options to minimize or prevent them.
- Low blood counts (your white and red blood cells may temporarily decrease which can put you at increased risk for infection and/or anemia)
- Hair loss
- Nausea
- Abnormal ECG (electrocardiogram)
- Peripheral neuropathy (numbness and tingling of hands and feet)
- Arthralgias and myalgias, pain in the joints and muscles (usually temporary occurring 2-3 days after Abraxane, and resolve within a few days)
- Weakness and fatigueIncreases in blood tests measuring liver function (these return to normal once treatment is discontinued)


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Not long after this, disregarding the oath he had sworn, he was eager to avenge himself upon the Huns for the insult done him.
disregarding the thrust, Mrs. McCaskey caught her husband's arm.
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Maruszak on draft: 'I feel I'm ready'
USF baseball coach Lelo Prado said two weeks ago that he expected juniors Daniel Thomas and Addison Maruszak to be selected in the upcoming baseball draft, and Maruszak said Friday that he has told USF coaches he intends to sign a pro contract and not return for his senior year.
"I feel I'm ready to go. It's the next level, and I'm looking forward to it," said Maruszak, a second-team All-Big East selection after posting a .364 batting average and scoring a team-high 55 runs. "I'd love to stay, and I love USF, but I really do want to go."
The St. Pete Catholic graduate said Prado and his staff have been "very supportive" of his decision, letting him know he'd be welcomed back for his senior year if he's unhappy with his draft position. Maruszak has former major-leaguer and USF hitting coach Reggie Jefferson as an advisor and said he does not have expectations for when he'll be drafted. Maruszak's 26 errors this season were nearly twice as much as any USF teammate, and he could be drafted as a catcher because of his superior arm strength.
Maruszak was not included among Baseball America's top 115 draft prospects for the state of Florida, which could point to him being drafted in the later rounds. Fellow junior Daniel Thomas is rated as the state's No. 18 prospect according to BA, which has him among the top 200 prospects nationally.
One more draft update: We've told you that signees Adrien Nieto and Anthony Ferrara are likely to be drafted in the second and sixth rounds, according to BA, which would make it highly unlikely they'd make it to USF. Another signee who could be lost to the draft is Middleton's Corey Thomas, who could pitch or play infield for the Bulls.
Middleton coach Vernon Slater said Friday he had been told Thomas could be drafted in the first 10 rounds, and BA's draft preview tabs him as the state's No. 40 prospect. Thomas, a right-handed pitcher who played shortstop at Middleton, is listed as a third baseman by BA. He has the right outlook entering the draft, happy with the prospect of playing at USF but still excited about his draft potential.
"Either way, it's a good thing," Thomas said. "I really don't have any idea about the draft. If they're high on me, that will show up in the draft. I'm excited to be playing at South Florida, too."
Two more USF signees show up on BA's state draft preview, with Orlando Bishop Moore outfielder Alex Mendez rated as the state's No. 51 prospect and Clearwater Central Catholic shortstop Sam Mende listed at No. 54. That's not to say they couldn't be at USF this fall -- pitcher Derrick Stultz was rated No. 52 in the state by BA last season and opted to stick with the Bulls after being drafted, as did fellow freshmen Stephen Hunt and Junior Carlin.


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This has been positioned as an anti-spyware measure, but it will also have the effect of making copy- and use-restriction systems more restrictive. You won't, for example, be able to install alternative drivers for a video-capture card that lets you ignore anti-copying watermarks in your videos, effectively taking control away from you, the owner of the computer, and indiscriminately giving it over to anyone who can insert a watermark (no-copying watermarks have already been illegally inserted into many Fox programs, resulting in their not being stored by TiVo video recorders).
Another effect of this will be to raise the cost of developing drivers, since developers will be required by Microsoft to buy a VeriSign Class 3 Commercial Software Publisher Certificate, at an unknown cost.
Still, what is this going to stop? SONY screwed up majorly, but nothing bad has really happened to them. Do you think that a $500 fee is going to deter spyware companies?Link (Thanks, Tom!)
Spyware/adware authors aren't some teenagers... they're million-dollar businesses (or larger). Do you think they care if they have to get a new $500 certificate every few months? They probably spend twice as much on lunch during that time.
Do you think Verisign is going to selectively refuse to grant certificates to paying customers just because they're suspicious? They'd be sued immediately by the first rich "victim" company, and would probably settle quickly to avoid the bad press.
It's not like Verisign will magically prevent the bad guys from doing harm. Remember, this is Verisign we're talking about - not exactly a model for ethics.


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Navigating life while following my daughter.
They say a picture is worth a thousand words. If that is the case, then there already exists more than 2 million words about M's life, including some while in utero. I am now realizing that this is both a blessing and a curse due to the wonders of digital photography.
I say it's a blessing because of how truly awesome it is that we can now capture virtually every waking moment of our lives so easily. So proficiently. Someone blinked? Take another one. Uncle Schmunkle wasn't looking at the camera? Do over! Color isn't quite right for the mood? Nothing like a little switch to black and white to give it that creative edge. Annie Leibovitz ain't got nothing on me so long as I have the rapid shutter and museum settings handy.
Gone are the days where one had to hire a painter to create one or two portraits to preserve the images of our loved ones…and only if you could afford it at that. It was with much excitement and relief that we said goodbye to the anxiety ridden days when only special occasions or rare moments were captured on 12, 24 or 36 exposure rolls of 110 film. Remember that feeling? You would only take one or two photos of any given event, hope that Aunt So-and-So didn't blink, dropped off your film at the store and crossed your fingers that at least a few would come out OK. I think most of us recall those times when we felt a little deflated that the pictures didn't really come out all that great, if at all. It got a little better with the advent of the 35mm camera, but not much.
Enter the digital camera. Now, taking pictures is so effortless that we almost take it for granted. M's first smiles? I've got no less than 49 pictures of that 7 second event. M's first Christmas? Two albums full right there. M's picking out her annual pumpkin? Let's get the camera! M's walking around in my high heels shoes? Snap snap! M's walking around in my sneakers? Oh, that's cute too–get a photo of that! M's walking around in my sneakers but this time it's a month later and she's 0.25 inches taller, yeah we better document that too. You get the picture (pun intended).
This is where it feels slightly cursed. M is only 3 years and some change, and yet I have already amassed more photos of her (and it's mostly just her, sometimes with her Dad, other relatives or her stuffed animals, and RARELY with me) than what my parents took of my brother and me in our collective 72 years on this planet.
Why am I taking all of these photographs? Better yet, what am I am going to do with all of these photographs? And for whose benefit am I really taking them?
Initially it was dual purposed: memories for us as her parents, and memories for her so she can keep them forever, particularly the events that she is obviously too young to remember. And in her first year or so I was pretty good about managing all of those photographs into month by month files on the computer, printing them out and, when really ambitious, making some photo books. And I took many, many photographs for fear that I was going to forget each second of her life somewhere down the road.
Despite having these pictures it seems that I already have some memory lapses. Someone asked me the other day about when she accomplished some fairly significant milestone, and for the life of me, I could not remember, photo or not. And that's when I realized that I was, and largely still am, taking these photographs in an extraordinarily fruitless effort to stop time. Yes, the photos portray images of her and us at given points in time, but what they don't do is capture things like the smell of her hair when she gets out of the tub, the grating sound of her whining or getting angry at me when I tell her "no", or the slightly cool rose petal feeling of her cheek against mine when we read a book together. Where is the digital technology for capturing those moments?
It wouldn't matter. I still cannot stop time. I suppose that's ultimately the point of a photograph.
I am getting better about not creating a virtual parallel life of hers through endless photographs. Now, I'm lucky if I remember to even take a photograph on some occasions. And organizing? I'm lucky if the photos have actually been downloaded onto the computer, much less loosely organized by season each year. This became apparent when I recently went looking for photographs from her third birthday party and ultimately had to reach out to family and friends to send me their digital photographs because I was too caught up in the festivities to be bothered. And I guess that is my point: I am starting to pick up the camera less and just "be in the moment" more because I'm finding it easier to remember the occasion by experiencing it with every sense rather than through the lens of a camera. While I may not be able to stop time, I am slowing it down in my mind. I will forever remember the smell of the chocolate cupcake frosting in the slightly cool and humid September air, and the off-key sounds of M's family (self included) and friends singing "You're a Grand Old Flag" instead of "Happy Birthday" and the huge smile on M's face because she wanted them to sing her favorite song instead of the standard fare, and they obliged her. Had I been taking pictures, I am sure I would have been more focused on properly framing the cupcakes in the shot and missed this moment.
Still, I felt some odd feeling of guilt by not having taken any photos myself. I blame technology for this. I think of what photographs still exist of my mother when she was under the age of eighteen. I know there are probably about 11 or 12 in a box upstairs in my house. Paltry by today's standards, yet perfectly acceptable for when she was growing up. And what's funny is that I can distinctly recall each photograph in my mind, likely because there are so few. In some ways those photographs mean more than what I might have been able to see if she was born during the Age of Technology. I think what also gives them some cache of exclusivity and inherent sentimental value is that they are unequivocally one of a kind. The negatives for these prints are long lost in the mists of time.
Quite the opposite for M's photographs which far exceed the number of my mom growing up, and have been uploaded, downloaded, emailed to relatives, posted on Facebook, backed-up on a hard drive and, at least for the first third of her life, printed out. Overkill at its best. But will any of it mean anything to anyone (other than me) down the road? The Googler that I am, I wanted to see if anyone has pondered these kinds of thoughts and I came across this article. After reading it I felt motivated to keep taking pictures, but to find a way to preserve those types of memories with journaling and letter writing. It's not a perfect system, but it's a start. I suppose my new goal will be to create something that is more tangible for M and me and future generations to come, even if it is to only laugh at the crazy hair styles and fashions over time or the silly faces that we all once made together.
I've also started to let M take some of the photos because it shouldn't just be my perspective of what's important to remember from year to year. While I might think it's great to capture another round of candles being blown out, M might want to remember the tea party she set up for her and her dolls instead. It will likely be those pictures that will be worth more than a thousand words many years from now. Let's just hope I don't blink and miss it all.
The only danger in friendship is that it will end. – Henry David Thoreau
A few months ago, I wrote about making friends. Now, it seems, I am facing 180° in the other direction on the sidelines of a dying friendship. Sure, there are those friendships that end because of shifts in geography or a major blowout or just changes in circumstances like a marriage or having a baby that send people off in different directions. I've been through a few of those and for some reason they are easier to weather because it doesn't feel so personal.
But then there are those friendships that slowly wane even though none of these things have happened. I am finding that what makes it so hard is how one-sided it feels, almost like a betrayal but without any obvious cause. Perhaps the best analogy is being on the wrong end of an affair: you are left standing there wondering what you did wrong while the cheater is living carefree and happy because he or she has got the next great thing already lined up to fill the void. It feels like I am waiting at the park for my friend to sit on the other side of the see-saw. And because they don't show up, I am immobilized.
The truth is even if you did not do anything "wrong" to turn the friend away, you can't help but second guess that you did something because why else would the friendship be dying on the vine? Turns out that someone has written a book on this very topic! While I have not read the book (yet), just knowing that this is not a unique phenomenon, and certainly not one that I should be letting consume me in a way that brings forth anguish and confusion is the kind of comfort that I needed at this moment.
In a world where email and voicemail is so prevalent, I wonder whether the ability to send one-liners from time to time without much commitment to really tending the garden of friendship does more harm than good. I am sure I am guilty of doing it too, but to continuously breathe life into an obviously ending relationship just doesn't make too much sense. And when it comes to romantic relationships, we seem to demand more respect–either fish or cut bait as the saying goes–and there certainly seems to be more dialogue about it. I wonder why do we not do this with platonic friendships.
I ran into this quote when first starting this post:
A friendship that can end never really began. – Publilius Syrus
I am not sure that I agree with Mr. Syrus. I think Thoreau's view is more on the mark because otherwise it would require friendships to carry on even in the face of major life changes or a serious hurtful occasion. But either way, I am finding that M is now starting to also run into these types of "miffs" as she whirls through the ever shifting sands of childhood friendships. One day you're in, one day you're out, then you're in again. It could be something as silly as wearing the wrong color shirt to preschool. But they work it out and ultimately they all remain friends, at least at her age.
But with adults it's different and I am not sure why exactly. Pride? Boredom? Lack of energy to commit to tending to non-family relationships? I am sure there are countless reasons. But as I meander my way through this prickly patch of a dying garden of friendship, I have hope that there will be new friendships to bloom and blossom in the space left behind.
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SIA RU007433, Tolman, Ruel P (Ruel Pardee) 1878-1954, Ruel P. Tolman Collection, 1909-1964
- Creator:
- Tolman, Ruel P (Ruel Pardee) 1878-1954
- Title:
- Ruel P. Tolman Collection, 1909-1964
- Data Source:
- Smithsonian Institution Archives
- Dates:
- 1909, 1909-1964
- Notes:
- Ruel P. Tolman (1878-1954) was born in Brookfield, Vermont. After graduating from the University of California at Berkeley in 1902, he moved to Washington and attended the Corcoran School of Art. In 1906 he studied at the National Academy of Design and the Art Students League in New York. He taught classes at the Corcoran from 1906 until 1919.
- Tolman's association with the Smithsonian began in 1912 when he joined the Division of Graphic Arts of the United States National Museum as a Preparator. He became an Aide in 1913, Assistant Curator in 1920, and Curator in 1932. From 1932 to 1946 Tolman also occupied the position of Acting Director of the National Collection of Fine Arts (known as the National Gallery of Art until 1937). Appointed Director in 1946, Tolman retired in 1948. His major work, The Life and Work of Edward Greene Malbone, Miniature Painter, was published in 1958 by the New York Historical Society, four years after Tolman's death.
- Tolman was a practicing graphic artist, working in lithography, etching, mezzotint, drypoint, oil, and watercolor. He was active in the Washington art community and was nationally recognized as a painter of miniatures. He was founder and President of the Miniature Painters, Sculptors and Gravers Society of Washington. In 1909, he obtained a patent for an artist's wet-canvas carrier.
- Summary:
- These papers consist of correspondence; biographical material; photocopies of prints, drawings and photographs; and four scrapbooks. One scrapbook documents a 1934 tour Tolman took of art galleries, museums and historical societies in the northeastern United States. Three scrapbooks contain photographs, dated 1934-1936, and 1944 taken by Tolman of Smithsonian staff, buildings, grounds, and exhibitions, and Washington scenes.
- Topics:
- Art, Artists, Art museums, Art museum directors
- Subjects:
- Malbone, Edward Greene 1777-1807, Tolman, Ruel P (Ruel Pardee) 1878-1954, United States National Museum, University of California, Berkeley, Corcoran School of Art (Washington, D.C.), National Academy of Design (U.S.), Art Students League (New York, N.Y.), United States National Museum Division of Graphic Arts, National Collection of Fine Arts (U.S.), New-York Historical Society, Miniature Painters, Sculptors and Gravers Society of Washington, D.C, National Gallery of Art (U.S.)
- Form/Genre:
- Scrapbooks, Collection descriptions, Black-and-white photographs, Drawings, Manuscripts
- Local Number:
- Physical Description:
- 1.75 cu. ft. (3 document boxes) (1 half document box)
Finding Aids to Personal Papers and Special Collections in the Smithsonian Institution Archives
Table of Contents
- Collection Overview
- Historical Note
- Chronology
- Introduction
- Descriptive Entry
- Restrictions
- Index Terms
- Administrative Information
- Container List
- Series 1 - PERSONAL CORRESPONDENCE AND RELATED MATERIALS, 1909-1954, 1958, AND UNDATED.
- Series 2 - SCRAPBOOKS, 1934-1936, 1944.
- Series 3 - PRINTS, DRAWINGS AND PHOTOGRAPHS.
- Series 4 - NEWSPAPER CLIPPINGS, 1908-1952, 1964.
- Series 5 - PATENT, 1909.
Record Unit 7433
Tolman, Ruel P, (Ruel Pardee), b. 1878
Ruel P. Tolman Collection, 1909-1964
Collection Overview
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Historical Note
Ruel Pardee Tolman (1878-1954) was born in Brookfield, Vermont. After graduating from the University of California at Berkeley in 1902, he moved to Washington and attended the Corcoran School of Art. In 1906 he studied at the National Academy of Design and the Art Students League in New York. He taught classes at the Corcoran from 1906 until 1919. His association with the Smithsonian began in 1912 when he joined the Division of Graphic Arts of the U.S. National Museum (USNM) as a preparator. He became an aide in 1913, assistant curator in 1920, and curator in 1932. From 1932-1946 he also occupied the position of acting director of the National Collection of Fine Arts (NCFA - known as the National Gallery of Art until 1937). Appointed director in 1946, he spent two years in the position and retired in 1948.
Tolman was a practicing graphic artist, working in lithography, etching, mezzotint, drypoint, oil paint, and watercolor. He was active in the Washington art community and was a nationally recognized painter of miniatures. His work included 26 miniature portraits of U.S. presidents and governors. He was founder and president of the Miniature Painters, Sculpturers and Gravers Society of Washington. In 1909, he obtained a patent for an artist's wet-canvas carrier.
During the period 1923-1946 Tolman organized a series of monthly exhibits at the Smithsonian of work by living artists. He also developed the traveling series "How Prints are Made" which circulated through the United States for two decades.
His publications included journal articles on graphic art, American art and American miniature painters; biographical articles for the Dictionary of American Biography; and catalogs and reports relating to the collections of the Division of Graphic Arts and the NCFA. His major work, The Life and Work of Edward Greene Malbone, Miniature Painter, was published in 1958 by the New York Historical Society.
He died on August 24, 1954. His wife, Nelly Summerel McKenzie Tolman, died in August of 1961. His daughter, Sarah Bruner Tolman Kemper, lives in Arlington.
- March 26, 1878
- Born in Brookfield, Vermont
- 1897
- Attended Pomona College Prep School, Claremont, California
- 1902
- Graduated from University of California at Berkeley
- 1902
- Moved to Washington and attended Corcoran Art School
- 1906
- Studied at National Academy of Design and Art Students League (New York)
- 1906
- Taught classes at the Corcoran
- 1908-1919
- Appointed assistant instructor at Corcoran
- November 23, 1909
- Obtained patent for artist's wet-canvas carrier
- 1912
- Preparator at Division of Graphic Arts, United States National Museum (USNM)
- 1913
- Aide in Division of Graphic Arts, USNM
- 1914
- Married Nelly Summerel McKenzie
- 1920
- Assistant curator in Graphic Arts Division, USNM
- 1932-1946
- Curator, Divison of Graphic Arts, USNM, and Acting Director of the National Collection of Fine Arts, NCFA (known as the National Gallery of Art until 1937)
- 1934
- Trip to New York, Philadelphia, Boston
- 1939
- Trip to Chicago
- 1940
- Elected to Pennsylvania Society of Miniature Painters
- 1946
- Appointed director of NCFA, USNM
- 1947
- Elected to Royal Society of Arts
- March 31, 1948
- Retired from NCFA
- Summer 1948
- Exhibition of etchings and dryponts at Smithsonian castle
- August 24, 1954
- Died at Washington Sanitarium in Takoma Park, Maryland
- 1958
- The Life and Work of Edward Greene Malbone, Miniature Painter, published by New York Historical Society
- August 1961
- Wife Nelly Tolman died
- October 25, 1962
- Tolman library and artwork auctioned at Sloan's
- January 7-February 3, 1964
- Posthumous exhibition of etchings and dryponts held in Smithsonian castle
This finding aid was digitized with funds generously provided by the Smithsonian Institution Women's Committee.
Descriptive Entry
The Ruel P. Tolman Collection contains official correspondence; biographical information; photocopies of prints, drawings and photographs; and scrapbooks. Included are papers relating to Tolman's work as a graphic artist, his interest in miniature painting, and his participation in arts-related organizations.
Of particular interest are four scrapbooks. One scrapbook documents a tour Tolman took of art galleries, museums and historical societies in the northeastern United States and New England. Three scrapbooks contain photographs taken by Tolman of Smithsonian staff, Smithsonian grounds and buildings, Smithsonian exhibitions, and Washington, D.C. scenes.
Other types of material in this collection include tax returns, personal notes, trip reports, newspaper clippings, exhibit catalogs, invitations and Tolman's personal Christmas cards.
For a complete record of Tolman's association with the Smithsonian, the records of the Division of Graphic Arts, 1882-1962 (Record Unit 206); the Office of the Director, NCFA (Record Unit 311 and Record Unit 312); USNM, 1877-1975, Permanent Administrative Files (Record Unit 192); and the USNM, Curators' Annual Reports (Record Unit 158) should be consulted.
Access Restriction
Use of this record unit requires prior arrangement with the Archives staff.
Index Terms
This collection is indexed under the following access terms. These are links to collections with related topics, persons or places.
- Art Students League (New York, N.Y.)
- Corcoran School of Art (Washington, D.C.)
- Malbone, Edward Greene, 1777-1807
- Miniature Painters, Sculptors and Gravers Society of Washington, D.C.
- National Academy of Design (U.S.)
- National Collection of Fine Arts (U.S.)
- National Collection of Fine Arts (U.S.)
- New-York Historical Society
- United States National Museum.
- United States National Museum. Division of Graphic Arts.
- University of California, Berkeley
Physical Characteristics of Materials in the Collection
Administrative Information
Preferred Citation
Smithsonian Institution Archives, Record Unit 7433, Tolman, Ruel P, (Ruel Pardee), b. 1878, Ruel P. Tolman Collection
Container List
Series 1PERSONAL CORRESPONDENCE AND RELATED MATERIALS, 1909-1954, 1958, AND UNDATED.
This series consists of personal correspondence and memoranda relating to Tolman's work at the Division of Graphic Arts; his own work as a graphic artist, painter and restorer; his participation in art-related organizations; and his interest in miniature painting and autographs. Includes tax returns, draft board documents, biographical information, employment records, publication lists, and photographs.
Box 1
Folder 1 General Correspondence A-Z, 1920-1951. Correspondents incude Gist Blair, William H. Holmes, J. E. Graf, H. A. McBride, J. E. Lodge, and Remington Kellogg. Includes January 2, 1932, letter of protest to J. E. Graf, associate director of Smithsonian, in response to Arts Commission's proposal to raze the Smithsonian Building (castle).
Folder 2 Autographs. Material relating to Tolman's interest in autographs. Includes copies of handwritten documents by Henry Longfellow, John Keats, Francis Scott Key and Benjamin Franklin; 1836 publication of letters of Junius; 1922 catalogue of books, autographs and prints from the estate of George D. Smith; January 22, 1853, and February 5, 1853, issues of Illustrated News.
Folder 3 Government Art Projects. American Federal Convention Mayflower Hotel, May 20, 1935. Includes Tolman's pencil drawings on reverse side of documents.
Folder 4 Graphic Arts, Division of. Report by Tolman, undated.
Folder 5 Malbone, Edward Greene (1777-1807). Correspondence relating to publication of The Life and Works of Edward Greene Malbone (1707-1807), Tolman's biography of American miniature painter Edward Malbone, 1946-1947, 1958. Includes copy of book cover and title pages. (Book is in the Ruel Tolman Papers of the Archives of American Art.)
Folder 6 Miniature Painters, Sculptors and Gravers Society, The. Twenty-First Annual Exhibition catalog, May 9-31, 1954. Tolman was president of this group and wife Nelly Tolman was a member.
Folder 7 Pennsylvania Society of Miniature Painters, The. Letter from A. M. Archambault, secretary of society, notifying Tolman of his election to membership.
Folder 8 Tolman, Ruel P.: Appointments. Includes Appeal from classification allocation, 1930.
Folder 9 Tolman: Bibliography (list of published articles), 1922-1930
Folder 10 Tolman, (Ruel Pardee and Nelly): Biographical information. Form submitted to Biographical Encyclopedia of the World. February 12, 1939, Washington Times-Herald article, "Who's Who in Washington Art Circles." Catalog of paintings by Tolman from 1910 exhibition at 1517 H Street, NW (studio). Newspaper wedding announcement of Ruel Tolman and Nelly Summerel, circa 1914. Washington Post obituary of Ruel Tolman, August 26, 1954. Washington Post obituary of Nelly Tolman, August 18, 1961. Note from Sloan (auction house) regarding selling Tolman's library and personal papers on October 25, 1962. Includes photographs of Tolman.
Folder 11 Tolman: Color testing data, 1906, 1920, 1925-1926. Originals in Archives of American Art.
Folder 12 Tolman: Income tax information. Tax return work sheet, 1918, tax return (duplicate), 1922.
Folder 13 Tolman: Personal notes
Folder 14 Tolman: Trip reports and related information. Notes and typed narrative from February 1934 trip to Florida; notes from July 1941 trip to New York and New England; narrative from circa 1940 trip to Chicago. Includes booklets from Grant House and The Glenwood Hotel in Catskill, New York.
Folder 15 Tolman: War Department. Registration certificate, Office of the Provost Marshall General, 1918.
Folder 16 Trott, Benjamin. Correspondence relating to exhibition of miniature painter Benjamin Trott's work at the National Collection of Fine Arts, March 16-April 29, 1945. Includes photograph of painting entitled "Girl With Long Hair" by Trott.
Folder 17 Washington Artists, The Society of; Washington Club of Printing House Craftsmen; Washington Printmakers, Society of; Washington Water Color Club.
Folder 18 "The First Hundred Years of the Smithsonian Institution 1846-1946" - Autographed copy, August 10, 1946 (Accession 15-124)
Series 2SCRAPBOOKS, 1934-1936, 1944.
This series consists of four scrapbooks. One scrapbook documents a trip Tolman took to art galleries, museums and historical societies in the northeast and New England in 1934. Three scrapbooks contain photographs of the Smithsonian buildings and grounds, Smithsonian employees, the mall, scenes of Washington, D.C., and notable Washingtonians. Includes negatives of photographs in scrapbooks.
Box 2
Folder 1 Scrapbook I, 1934. Consists of narrative written by Tolman to Charles Abbot, Secretary of Smithsonian, accompanied by maps, post cards, brochures, and photographs documenting his trip to art galleries, museums and historical societies in northeastern U.S. and New England. Includes Philadelphia Museum of Art; Newark Museum (New Jersey); Buck County Historical Society (Pennsylvania); Worcester Art Museum (Massachusetts); Morgan Memorial (Hartford, Connecticut); Connecticut State Library and Supreme Court; Lyman Allyn Museum (New London, Connecticut), Charles Platt, architect; Providence Athenaeum, Rhode Island School of Design, Annmary Brown Memorial (Brown University); Plymouth Rock; William Harlow House (Plymouth); Boston Museum of Fine Arts; Fogg Art Museum (Harvard); Addison Gallery of American Art (Phillips Academy, Andover, Massachusetts); Currier Gallery (Manchester, New Hampshire); Art Museum of Portland (Maine); St. Johnsbury Athenaeum, 1887 photograph (Vermont); Augustus St. Gaudens Memorial (Cornish, New Hampshire); The Jones Library (Amherst, Massachusetts); and the Springfield Museum of Fine Arts (Massachusetts).
Box 3
Folder 1 Scrapbook II, 1934-1942, "A-N." Consists of photographs of Smithsonian employees and buildings, Federal Triangle buildings, Washington cityscape and landscape, and art exhibitions. Includes photographs of Charles G. Abbot; Lillian Moore Abbot; Jimmie Atwell, Shadyside, Maryland; Allen Meriden; Lucile Torrey Barrett, National Gallery of Art librarian; Paul Bartsch; Lenhard Stejneger; Charles Bittinger; Herbert S. Bryant; T. T. Belote; James Berm; Tom Brown; Charles L. Bowie, Jr.; Albert B. Bibb; Theodore Bolton; Mrs. Theodore Bolton; Jean Lambert (Mrs. Thomas Brockway); George Clark; Thomas T. Clark; Frank H. Cole; William Crossingham; Richard R. Chaney; Benjamin Chambers; Frederick Carder; Leland B. Clark; W. L. Corbin; Tom Clark; Leila Forbes Clark; C. R. Denmark; Harry W. Dorsey; W. W. Dorsey; Jo Davidson, sculptor; Mrs. George Morrison Dupre; _____ DeRoose; F. K. Detwiller; W. H. Egberts; Bjorn P. Egeli, portrait painter; Ernest R. Ford; F. E. Fowle; Hubert Friedmann; Bertha Ferguson; Messrs. Farrell (plumber), Keefer and Firman (guards); Charles E. Fairman, art curator of the Capitol; Leonard C. Gunnell; Gordan Grant; Walter Hough; J. H. Hill; Sammy Hawkes, Hawkes Glass Company, Corning, New York; _____ Hoover, Radiation & Organisms; John D. Howard; Helen H. Hogan; William F. Jackson; George Johnson; Earl S. Johnston; William W. Johnson; Neil M. Judd; Garnet W. Jex; _____ Kirk; Andrew Kramer, mechanic; _____ Friel, Anacostia Motor Company; A. Remington Kellogg; Herbert Krieger; Philip B. Keefer; _____ Kauffman; Clarisa Kennedy, Nellie Tolman's cousin; Edward Kirby; William Alexander Knowles; Frederick L. Lewton; Robert Le Fevre; _____ Locke, White House; F. E. Lees; John E. Lodge; Rowland Lyon; Henry F. W. Meyer; Mourse C. Moxley; _____ McCake, plasterer; Josephine McDevitt; Robert E. Motley; Carl Mitman; _____ McAlister; Frank J. Mather, Jr.; Norman T. A. Munder; Benson B. Moore; Leila Mechlin, Evening Star reporter; James Nevin Miller; Gerrit S. Miller; Florence E. Meier (Mrs. William W. Chase); Hirst Mulhollen, Print Division, Library of Congress; Helen McCormack, Valentine Museum, Richmond, Virginia; Elizabeth Muhlhofer; C. Powell Minnegerode; Charles Frederick Naegele; and Jesse W. Nicholson, Internal Revenue. Also includes photographs of Corning Glass Works, exterior and interior views of factory; views of Charleston, South Carolina; Harrisburg, Pennsylvania State Capitol building, interior and exterior views, including sculpture groups by George Gray Barnard; Massachusetts Avenue residence of Andrew Mellow (home of National Trust now); and National Geographic lecture hall.
Folder 2 Scrapbook III, 1934-1942. "O-Z." Includes photographs of Jeremiah O'Connor, Corcoran Art Gallery; John Clagett Proctor, Evening Star reporter; M. J. Rathbun; Frank H. H. Roberts; A. H. O. Rolle; Sir Charles Ross; _____ Shepherd, chief carpenter at the White House; Matthew W. Stirling; C. W. Shoemaker; Morsell A. Tolson; W. P. True; Roy Trembly; Frank Taylor; Lucius M. Tolman; Ruel P. Tolman; Charles Whitebread; Mary Virginia Young, disbursing office. Also includes photographs of Richmond, Virginia: Virginia Museum of Fine Arts, Capitol Building, Stonewall Jackson statue, and George Washington statue by Houdon; paintings undergoing restoration; the flattening of the mall in the spring and summer of 1935; Andrew Jackson Downing urn (before it was moved to west side of Arts & Industries); and views of White House.
Folder 3 Scrapbook IV, 1934-1942. "Misc." Includes photographs from the roof of the Smithsonian castle; views of the mall during the flood of 1936; Heurich Brewing Company, Washington, D.C.; George Washington Masonic Temple, Alexandria, Virginia; Brooklyn Institute of Art and Science; Philadelphia Academy of Fine Arts; Morgan Library, New York; Philadelphia, New York City (at night); and National Archives under construction. Includes photos of ceremony to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the birth of Mark Twain.
Series 3PRINTS, DRAWINGS AND PHOTOGRAPHS.
Box 4
Folder 1 Copies of prints, drawings, photographs, reproductions, postcards, and greeting cards, originals of which are in the Tolman Papers of the Archives of American Art. Includes photographs of Tolman's house at 3451 Mt. Pleasant Street; Washington monument surrounded by trees, 1922; group of men in Tolman's studio at 1517 H Street, circa 1910; 1921 wedding announcement of Ruel Cowles Tolman, Tolman's nephew.
Folder 2 Copies of prints depicting Washington landscape and buildings, unidentified persons, unidentified outdoor scenes. Includes print of Horatio Greenough's monumental sculpture of George Washington in Roman toga (1841), now in National Museum of American History; National Gallery of Art under construction, circa 1940.
Folder 3 Copies and some originals of prints Tolman sent as Christmas greeting cards, circa 1914-1945. Includes print dated 1921, captioned "Sarah Bruner Tolman;" print depicting three men hanging from a tree, captioned "Tree These Three and Free the World for a Merry Christmas."
Series 4NEWSPAPER CLIPPINGS, 1908-1952, 1964.
Box 4
Copies of newspaper articles relating to Tolman's career at the Division of Graphic Arts and his personal accomplishments as an artist/etcher. Includes 1946 Evening Star article entitled "Scratching Out a Picture," with illustrations of Tolman demonstrating the etching process; 1948 Evening Star review of retrospective exhibition at United States National Museum; and review of exhibition 10 years after Tolman's death.
Series 5PATENT, 1909.
Box 4
Patent 941,212, granted to Ruel Pardee Tolman of Berkeley, California for Artist's Wet-Canvas Carrier, November 23, 1909.
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The Remaining: Aftermath (edition 2012)
by D.J. Molles
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The Remaining: Aftermath by D.J. Molles
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I guess tension is needed but... I'm very tired of the "good guy" being railroaded by "otherwise good people" who are angry at the state of the world and need a scapegoat to work it out on. That and... "otherwise good people" doing super bad things because someone else who is even badder "forced" them to do it.
Personally, at the commencement of zombie hoardes wandering around, I'm going to attach myself to the largest, strongest group that has guns and a plan. Not sit around wondering how much my pickup truck is worth in a post-zombie world. And, no, I'm not stupid enough to wade into a zombie hoard to prove anything to anyone... you don't want my supplies and ammunition, fine... me and my food and guns and electricity will just go live in my bunker all by my little self.
So... do you think if you saw a man ducked down hiding behind a car blocking the road and a woman shouting for help would be a trap? Yeah, me too. But, apparently, the characters in this story are naive and - contrary to everything they've seen or done since the outbreak - believe it might actually be legit. This is typical of the "scenarios" the main character gets into - all of them are predictable and anyone with any sense would avoid them, but for the sake of story-action and an opportunity to show how wonderful the main character is, the entire novel is filled with such scenes. In fact, I don't think there is a single scene that occurred "naturally" and was responded to in a believable way. Characters have to at least pretend to act like normal human beings, making normal human decisions, some of the time... the whole book cannot be based on people acting a specific abnormal way for the sole purpose of setting up a scene for the main character to save the day.
It's actually so annoying to read about characters acting so stupidly that I don't want to finish the book... but I foolishly bought the next in the series before I realized how bad this one is.
Lee has his mission to restore society and civilisation to the ruined US, destroyed by the RAGE plague turning people into ferocious, violent zombie-like beings. He's made it to Camp Ryder but the survivors are wary. They're surrounded by a rampaging gang that's more than happy to destroy them and they don't trust or have the supplies for outsiders
Lee has to prove his worth, prove his loyalty and show the camp he can help – but delivering the supplies that were stashed before society collapsed. At the same time, his mission continues – he's not there for one group of survivors, but to try and re-establish civilisation itself. Unlike Camp Ryder, he can't ignore other groups needing help.
This book is, in many ways, an action film in book form. That's not necessarily a bad thing, I have to say at times I do like to turn off some of the higher thinking and watch things go boom. It can be fun, it can be a good way to relax. It is what it is, and if you like guns and bullets and action and well written, pretty exciting fight scenes with a Big Damn Hero protagonist, then this will work for you. If not? Not.
Personally, I'm kind of caught in the middle. Because I can appreciate a good action book, but this book is pretty simple and devoid of any real nuance. The bad guys? Are bad. Very bad. I don't just mean Milo's band of evil killers (who are just that, evil killers, rapists, sadistic torturers, psychopaths), but even people who oppose Lee in the camp as well. There's a man who speaks against him early on and he's seen as conniving, weak, lazy and generally unpleasant even by most of the people who we meet in the camp (unlike his mute and nameless supporters) and he doesn't just question Lee but by the end of the book he's almost comically unreasonable. There's no chance of us seeing this guy as having a point or even understanding why he would be doing or saying what he did even if we disagree with him – he's just wrong.
There's a guy put into a terrible position and forced to do something awful in the vain hope of saving a loved one. Ah, nuance and understanding? Aw hell no, that man is weak and pathetic and needs chewing out pronto before redempdeath.
And the main character, Lee? Well, in the first book he was a soldier and special forces so we always expected him to be competent and capable. But we've gone beyond that – he's a Hero. He's tough and his strong and he's awesome. It doesn't matter how hurt he is, he will keep on fighting. It doesn't matter how hungry, he will skip the meal because he's just that tough. He will back people down with the power of his steely gaze, he will fight on with broken bones and torn ligaments, he will make plans based on him tearing up several of the enemy, because he's just that awesome. And he's good and kind when called for, and ruthless and brutal when it's necessary because he's a badass with a heart of gold. People who criticise him are wrong and mean or, at very least, misguided. He's a leader and he doesn't so much work as a team as order around minions who recognise his awesomeness (and are fairly irrelevant anyway because he's so awesome. Their main role is to die around him so he can then be noble and sad and have the Guilts because he didn't save them).
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"To Captain Lee Harden, Project Hometown feels like a distant dream and the completion of his mission seems unattainable.
Wounded and weaponless, he has stumbled upon a group of survivors that seems willing to help. But a tragedy in the group causes a deep rift to come to light and forces him into action. In the chaos of the world outside, Lee is pursued by a new threat: someone who will stop at nothing to get what he has."
I almost didn't pick this book up after reading The Remaining and seeing what seemed to me to be its rather huge logistical plot holes. The story was pretty good, despite the fact that I occasionally wanted to shake the author by the shoulders and ask what the heck he was thinking. With that in mind, I took the plunge and grabbed this one. Bear in mind that this book is only available in e-book format right now, with the print version not due until late June.
Molles has found his stride in this second book. By putting Harden into a larger and more settled group of people, the author allows him to go from running around aimlessly to actually planning and acting with forethought. It's a different kind of adventure from the first book, where our hero was bouncing all over the place willy-nilly. This is the point where Hardin really begins to carry out his mission, which suits his character much better. He does have some natural leadership qualities, and having him roaming around the countryside by himself doesn't work as well.
Also in this book, we get a more concrete antagonist than just the mindless shells of humanity. As with many stories, readers are shown that humans don't need a rampaging virus to act like savages—we're perfectly capable of doing that all on our own. While it's certainly scary to think of zombie-ish creatures wandering around looking for something to attack, I find it creepier to realize that some people would do so carefully, with calm consideration, just because they could. And Molles does an excellent job at portraying people whom you wouldn't want to meet in a dystopian setting of any kind.
With all of this, the novel feels much more cohesive than the first one, and it also feels more solid. Although the characters are running around the countryside just as much, there's more of a goal this time around, and this makes the focus of the story work much better.
I liked this book much more than the original novel, and I'll be picking up the next ones in the near future. Aftermath has plenty of action and all-too-plausible bad guys to make this a book that's hard to put down once you get started.
This review originally appeared on Owlcat Mountain on April 30, 2014.
This book, like the one previous is a quick moving action packed and thrilling ride. The characters feel fairly realistic in terms of their motivations and behaviors and in that sense they are dynamic and diverse. With that said, this is pretty much where the diversity ends.
The women are all pretty much the same. They're the typical nurturing, strong via attitude, people whose roles are to comfort, cook, and nurse. This is getting old as far as I'm concerned. Angry and with attitude does not equate strength in a woman any more than nursing wounds and cooking food and giving sweet doe eyes. Good lord I want to vomit.
We've met a little Arab boy and there was a black guy we saw in passing. Molles has introduced the readers to dozens of survivors from different camps and walks of life and yet no one of consequence is Asian, or black, or Hispanic, or from any of the countless other racial and cultural designations. No one has been identified as gay, or handicap. This has been a very homogeneous story thus far and that too has gotten old.
A little more than half way through this story I was about to put it down and stop listening. I was getting bored. Fortunately we got to meet a nasty little nemesis who stirred things up. He is now dead and no doubt, if Molles wants to keep the readers engaged, he'll introduce another in the next book. There was also a nice little surprise twist that helped renew my interest. Nevertheless, I'm not certain that I'm willing to stick through this series for the long haul.
There are tons of deeply detailed descriptions of guns and extensively described shoot outs that make this a pretty heavy testosterone trip. The main character Lee, is likable enough but he isn't exactly memorable. Lee has righteous anger and a need to save the people that seems so odd to me. I know that this is what he is trained to do, but he never has a moral slip. There's never a time wen he gets tired and thinks, "maybe I should just take care of me and let these doubting annoying whining useless jackasses take care of themselves." Hell, I know that would be wrong, but it would at least be realistic. Instead, its almost as if Lee has been programmed. He's just too "good", which equals not quite human, which equals not relatable.
Molles has written a fairly engaging tale. No one is perfect, so I'm not expecting that. I've read and listened to a load of zombie books and stories and with the flood of them on the market these days few are unique. Molles has done a good job within the niche, but he hasn't really produced a story that would stay with me, as a non-former military, white male in his 20-30s.
Unique would be able bodied women, a world with more diverse characters from diverse backgrounds, people with more and interesting skill sets, a protagonist not plucked from every run of the mill video game.
It's been fun but you can only ride the roller coaster so long before you're ready to try a different ride.
We will see.
I liked this book equally as well as the first in the series. Since I have the same feelings about this book as the other, I'm using my review of The Remaining here. Good take on the zombie apocalypse. The Remaining series follows a soldier tasked with rebuilding civilization after a catastrophic event. I was a little worried before starting that it was going to be a military action book more than a survivors tale of the zombie apocalypse, but I was pleasantly surprised. When I read ZA books, I'm not interested in blood and gore or really gross zombie encounters and I'm not interested in hearing about main characters that are bad ass and overnight learn how to kill anything that gets in their way while leading hundreds of people to safety single handedly. I prefer realistic tales (as realistic as ZA novels can be) with groups of people who are trying to survivor after a world altering event when they have no idea how to get by in the new world and must learn day by day. This series is right up my alley.
It has plenty of characters that are easy to become invested in and it has aggravating situations that crop up that are intense while not being outrageous. The focus of the story isn't blood and gore or military style action, but the survivors and their daily struggles to make it through to the next sunrise. If ZA is your thing because of the tales of survivors, this is a good series to sink your teeth into.
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Papaikou, Hawaii County, Hawaii
Papaikou is located in the eastern side of Hawaii, a mile away from the second biggest city called Hilo, and is home to the Hawaiian Botanical Garden. It was not long before it was recognized as a top tourist spot in Hawaii because it is near the major airports -- the Hilo International airport, the Waimea Kohala airport, and the Kona International airport at Keahole. Some say it's the most gorgeous spot in Hawaii because of the high amount of rainfall each year. However, few tourists know that since Papaikou is near Hilo, it is steeped with history and beauty that most natives consider as unparalleled.
Papaikou is thought to be the wettest region in Hawaii. It belongs in the eastern side of the island -- a place where temperatures are moderate but can reach the extreme since at higher elevation (especially in Mauna Kea). With the rain falling almost everyday, it is no wonder the vegetation in the town is lush and always green. The tropical weather is perfect for tourists seeking refuge from the cold season in the mainland US.
There are 1,556 residents of Papaikou, according to 2005 population census. These people are mainly composed of native Asians, Pacific Islanders (whose ancestors are Polynesians), and Latinos. The remainder of the population is composed of Caucasians, Blacks, and Europeans. The population growth rate is 9.61%. Like the other towns and cities in Hawaii, the living costs are far more expensive than elsewhere in the mainland US. Despite this, the tourism is a major industrial boost. It has created jobs for most Hawaiians -- evident in Papaikou's unemployment rate, which is only 3.8% when contrasted to the US mainland average rate of 4.47%.
Papaikou's History
The town of Papaikou has been a quiet little corner of Hawaii, if not for the outstanding beauty of the non-profit Hawaii Tropical Botanical Garden. However, since it has been surrounded by the major cities and towns such as Kona, Hilo, and Waimea, it has also been a part of Hawaii's evolution from a small, young island to a tourist spot that keeps growing new lands because of the volcanic activity. For example, it has been instrumental in the booming sugar industry of the 18th century because it is where the oldest sugar companies have been built. Papaikou also played a role in the shipping of cattle (maritime industry) on the East coast circa 1800s. By 1828, coffee was introduced to Kona and Papaikou, where almost a century and a half later, almost 6,383 acres of land were already planted with coffee.
Papaikou is close to Hilo, where the Great Kamehameha overturned the Naha stone in 1775 and declared he would rule Hawaii. In this same city was built interesting structures such as the Ancient Order of Foresters, SH Kress, Palace Theater, and S Hata Buildings in 1912 to 1932. Papaikou, being near Hilo, saw the eruption of Mauna Loa during the Second World War. The military had no choice but to divert the flow of lava with bombs. The volcanic activity in the East coast of Hawaii had caused substantial damage in the area of Papaikou, Kona in the early 1950s. The three earthquakes registered intensity levels of 6 to 6.9 on the scale. A few years later, Kona and the nearby towns (including Papaikou) were established as sportfishing capitals of Hawaii.
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The easy access to Papaikou has made it a big name in the Hawaiian tourism industry. But one mention of the Hawaii Tropical Botanical Garden elicits awe among tourists who have visited the plant sanctuary. No doubt it is one hot tourist spot since it's near the city of Hilo and is the home of the island's most unique and unbelievably diverse tropical plants in the world. Before one reaches the Hawaii Tropical Botanical Garden in Big Island, one must first drive through the scenic road to Onomea Bay, which is quite an experience for everyone. Tourists will be enchanted by the bubbling streams, the waterfalls (Akaka), and ocean vistas that one espies along the way.
The Hawaii Tropical Botanical Garden has been preserved by naturalist organizations and the government at no profit. Because it is a natural plant sanctuary, scientists and nature-lovers can visit the garden for study and pleasure. There are already 2,000 species of heliconias, gingers, palms, bromeliads, and rare plants that tourists are not even familiar of! The botanical collection keeps on growing and the sanctuary acts as a seed bank. Because Papaikou on the East coast is a rainy area, these plants grow in optimum health and remain to be the best treasures that could be found in the Onomea Bay region.
There is more to see in Papaikou than exotic plant species. It's a 30-minute drive to Volcano's Nat'l Park and 10-minutes to reach the Akaka Falls. Papaikou is also home to the Rainbow Falls, the Liliuokalani Park, and the Panaewa Rainforest Zoo. Tourists have the opportunity to shop at the nearby Hilo city and the Wailea town, which the richest village in the East Coast. Other activities one might include in the list are sailing, swimming, snorkeling, surfing, diving, biking, hiking, and golf.
Papaikou's Economy
The town of Papaikou is enjoying the economic boost brought about by the influx of tourists in the eastern region of Big Island. People have more jobs and more opportunities to earn, even in the future, in some of the state's most common industries, namely tourism, fishing, and other industries. The average household income in the town of Papaikou is $39,806, a figure which is not really far from some of the towns and counties in Hawaii. In addition, the state income capita tax is higher than elsewhere in the mainland United States, but the sales taxes are only 4%, compared to the 6% rate in the other American states.
They say it's more expensive to live in Papaikou, Hawaii, than in the mainland US, but that is because the quality of education, health, housing, transportation, and overall living is very high. For instance, the average rate of living costs is 39% higher than that of the other US states' average. There are fewer cars in this town, but on the other hand, there are more people carpooling and using mass transportation in Papaikou. This accounts for cleaner air and water, definite economic and environmental attributes that the Papaikou townspeople should be proud of. Although it is expensive to own a house in the town, not to mention that the educational expenses are far lower than the country's average, Papaikou enjoys the sublime weather -- a treasure which has generated the Hawaiian town a wealth of natural beauty and economic opportunities.
Papaikou Statistics:Population: 1,414
Households: 475
Median resident age: 40.4 years
Median household income: $37,031
Median house value: $120,900
Land area: 1.5 square miles
Elevation: 220 feet
Latitude: 19°47'N
Longitude: 155°5'W
Zip code: 96781
County: Hawaii


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Shredded Turnip, Apple and Carrot Salad
This is a simple little side dish that can be served as a switch from cole slaw. Purple-top turnips are usually mild and slightly sweet when they're small and have a nice firm crunch. Choose ones that are about 2-1/2-inches in diameter for best results. For a slight variation, you can use chopped chives instead of regular onion for an even milder flavor.
Shredded Turnip, Apple and Carrot Salad
Prep Time: 15 minutes Yield: about 3-1/2 cups (6 to 8 servings)
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Yield: about 3-1/2 cups (6 to 8 servings)
- Ingredients:
- 6 small purple-top turnips, peeled, ends trimmed
- 2 small carrots, peeled
- 1 large Granny Smith apple, peeled and cored
- 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon onion, finely chopped
- 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1-1/2 teaspoons sugar
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Prepare the turnips, carrots and apple using the shredding disk of a food processor or the largest holes on a box grater and combine in a large mixing bowl. Add the lemon juice and toss to coat. Add the onion, oil, vinegar, sugar and parsley. Mix well. Season to taste with salt and freshly ground pepper. Cover and chill for one hour before serving.
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Beautiful colors! Very festive. Must try this soon!
Tried this recipe. Upped the lemon juice and vinegar
since I prefer a tarter taste. One problem is that considerable
water is drawn out of the vegetables and dilutes the dressing.
Perhaps should start by salting the shredded ingredients, let
sit and strain off the liquid (lemon juice could also be added
to prevent discoloration).
The taste of raw turnip may not appeal to everyone;
raw cabbage with a radish influence. Perhaps would be better if
dressed in an Asian style but not sure how to accomplish this.
Would welcome thoughts/ideas.
I tried this tonight and used an organic medium large turnip from a neighbor's garden. I also used toasted sesame oil for the oil. And definitely chilling the salad for an hour before serving also makes the difference. We completely enjoyed this enchanting salad.
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