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In the north of its range, it grows at low altitudes, typically 100–200 m, whereas further south, it is a mountain tree, growing at 1,000-2,400 m altitude. It often reaches the alpine tree line in this area. The mature size is up to 30–40 m height, and 1.5 m trunk diameter. Its maximum lifetime is 800–850 years.
Pinus sibirica is a member of the white pine group, Pinus subgenus Strobus, and like all members of that group, the leaves ('needles') are in fascicles (bundles) of five, with a deciduous sheath. They are 5–10 cm long. Siberian pine cones are 5–9 cm long. The 9–12 mm long seeds have only a vestigial wing and are dispersed by spotted nutcrackers.
Siberian pine is treated as a variety or subspecies of the very similar Swiss pine (Pinus cembra) by some botanists. It differs in having slightly larger cones, and needles with three resin canals instead of two in Swiss pine.
Like other European and Asian white pines, Siberian pine is very resistant to white pine blister rust (Cronartium ribicola). This fungal disease was accidentally introduced from Europe into North America, where it has caused severe mortality in the American native white pines in many areas, notably the closely related whitebark pine. Siberian pine is of great value for research into hybridisation and genetic modification to develop rust resistance in these species.
Siberian pine, Pinus sibirica, is a popular ornamental tree in parks and large gardens where the climate is cold, such as central Canada, giving steady though not fast growth on a wide range of sites. It is very tolerant of severe winter cold, hardy down to at least –60 °C, and also of wind exposure. The seeds are also harvested and sold as pine nuts.
"Siberian cedar"
The Russian name Сибирский кедр (tr. Sibirsky kedr) is often mis-translated in English as "Siberian cedar"; references to "cedar" in texts translated from Russian usually refer to this tree or related pines, not to cedars.
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02.07.15 to 07.07.15
Digital India Week Celebrated at XIDAS as per AICTE, New Delhi Guidelines issued via letter 29.06.15
Digital India Week was celebrated at XIDAS from 02.07.15 to 07.07.15. Based upon the guidelines issued by AICTE, New Delhi. The weeklong celebration was inaugurated by Fr. Alfred Toppo, S.J., Director, Prof. Mehul Chauhan, Dean and Fr. Amritlal Toppo, S.J., Administrator of XIDAS. The students and staff were given insights into areas like Digital India Initiatives, Digital Literacy, E-Services of the Government, Cyber Security and Hygiene, E-Waste Management, Publicizing E Locker, Jeevan Praman etc. A series of lectures and practical demonstration sessions were delivered by Prof. Ritesh Singh, Prof. Anchal Mishra and Mr. Pushpendra Tiwari. In the Independence Day address to the nation the Hon. Prime Minister had announced the launch of Digital India Programme – A Programme to transform India into digitally empowered society and knowledge economy by leveraging IT as a growth engine.
15.07.1 to 18.07.15
15.07.15 - Art of Happy Living with Brahma Kumaris
16-18, July 2015–Yoga with Mr. Ladu of Patanjali Fame
17.07.08–Visit to Bhedaghat and Chausath Jogini Temple
A Four Day programme comprising of the Inauguration and Orientation of new PGDM batch for 2015-17 took place from 15-18, July 2015 at XIDAS. The Inauguration was done by Belgian Fr. Aurel Brys, SJ an academician and social worker. The new students were inspired by the motivational words of Fr. Alfred Toppo SJ, Director and Prof. Mehul Chauhan, Dean. During the four day session the students were given brief insight about Ignatian Education and Spirituality by Fr. Amrit Toppo SJ, Administrator, Patron St. Francis Xavier by Fr. Ashok Lakra SJ, Treasurer, and Happy Hostel Life by Fr. J. P. Toppo SJ. HoDs of different departments of XIDAS welcomed the new students by giving the students a sneak preview of their respective departments. Resource Person like Brahma Kumari Sr. Bala taught the students Art of Happy Living, Yoga Sessions were conducted by Mr. Ladu of Patanjali fame. Session on Leadership Skills, Conflict Management and Stress Management were given by Dr. Namrata V. Jasrotia, Prof. Cecil Anthony and Prof. Nivedita Abraham respectively. English Ability and Issues of General Awareness were tested by Prof. Kamna Michael and Prof. Ankit Khare. Students under Jabalpur Darshan visited Bhedaghat, Chousath Yogini and Gwarighat which was coordinated by Ms. Vimla Tiwari and Mr. Pushpendra Parihar. The new batch of students comprises of students from different parts of India making XIDAS a mini India.
Fresher's Day Welcome Party by Senior Students to Junior Students
Prayer meet for former Pres. Late Dr. A. P. J. Abdul Kalam
A condolence prayer meeting was organized to offer tribute to late former President of India Dr. A. P. J. Abdul Kalam at XIDAS, Jabalpur. Fr. Alfred Toppo, S.J., Director recalled late Dr. Kalam as a true Jesuit Alumni who served the nation with unfading vigor, Prof. Mehul Chauhan, Dean remembered him as a modern day torch bearer of science and ethics for the youth, Fr. AmritToppo, S.J. recalled the immense contribution of the former president in nation building. Mr. VasanthRajaram, a student gave a brief life sketch of Dr. Kalam. All faculty members and other staff and students prayed for the repose of his soul and kept a minute of silence in prayer. The Director declared the closure of the institute to give a respectful tribute to the departed soul.
28.07.15 to 1.07.15
Visiting Lecture Series
Watershed Management by Dr. Arun Ramesh Joshi, Founder Director SRM, Ratlam & Dr. Manisha Garg, Faculty SRM, Ratlam
31.07.15 Watershed Development and Management has been one of the flagship programs on the governments for long time, the forthcoming challenges of global warming and climate change further warns the humanity and calls immediate attention from all quarters, may it be common to rural or urban, trade and industry, institutions and government world across. To combat the ensuing dangers of water scarcity, degrading lands, dwindling natural resources, dying river systems, vanishing forests, watershed development and management provides sound spring board to engage all stakeholders in an inclusive chain to manage the most scare resources for all future generations. At XIDAS under the PGDM in Rural Management the course on watershed management is taught to the students to equip the future rural managers with right information, appropriate skill – sets and positive pro – nature, pro – poor attitude.
The course is being taught by experience development professional like Dr. Arun Ramesh Joshie, the Founder Director of School of Rural Management, Ratlam A Community College and National Livelihood Resources Institute. Dr. Joshie brings with him the first and experience and adequate expertise to share with students of PDGM (RM) at XIDAS.
Dr. Joshie was supported by Dr. Manisha Garg, faculty from the School of Rural Management, Ratlam and an environmentalist with expertise in cutting edge technology like GIS. She brought with her the firsthand experience of working with communities in application of modern technologies which help facilitate the students to gain a new scientific perspective to deal with the complex issue of developing watershed with desired outcomes. The sessions were organized from 28.07.15 to 31.07.15 at XIDAS. Fr. Alfred Toppo SJ along with Prof. Mehul Chauhan, Dean thanked the resource persons for transferring knowledge from field lab to the classrooms
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In judicial review proceedings, the Court agreed to quash a Financial Ombudsman Service decision (FOS) (that involved an applicant with cognitive problems) in circumstances where the Ombudsman provided insufficient reasons for departing from the relevant law regarding misrepresentation.
17 November 2016
Does the Australian Court of Appeal's interpretation of "unlikely ever" in a Permanent Total Disablement insurance policy claim suggest that the English courts might also veer away from the mathematical "probability test" approach?
19 May 2015
High Court agrees insurer and FOS defrauded and therefore sets aside two FOS awards and declares them unenforceable.
27 March 2015
Welcome to this month's edition of Insurance Brief. In this issue, we report on three recent High Court decisions. The first concerns an anti-suit injunction granted to restrain proceedings brought against a P&I Club in Turkey to give effect to a "pay to be paid" clause in the insurance policy.
26 March 2015
Overseas relocation cover gap leads to unsuccessful group life claim where policy required insured to be "ordinarily employed and resident in the United Kingdom".
21 February 2012
The Estates of Deceased Persons (Forfeiture Rule and Law of Succession) Act 2011 ("the 2011 Act") came into force on 1 February 2012. The Act amends the law of succession where a person rejects an inheritance or is disqualified from receiving an inheritance by reason of the Forfeiture Rule.
27 May 2011
Having received royal assent back in April 2010, with implementation originally expected in October 2010, then April 2011, the Bribery Act 2010 seems a long time coming. However, as the Ministry of Justice has published its long-awaited guidance on the "adequate procedures" defence, the Act will come into force on 1 July 2011. What can we expect?
03 March 2011
The European Court of Justice ruled that art. 5(2) of the EU Gender Directive would be invalid from 21 December 2012. The objective of the Gender Directive (2004/113/EC) in the context of insurance was to have unisex premiums and benefits. But art. 5(2) had allowed a derogation.


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Al Tawheed
Al asas
Al shifa
Al Amaan
Ummul kithaab
Surathul Iqlaas is equivalent to
One third of Quran
Whole Quran
Three times quran
One fourth Quran
The meaning of Allah s.w.t name Samad is
Self sufficient
When did Rasoolallah s.a.w recited surah al iqlaas?
In every salah
In sunnah of fajr
In sunnah of magrib
After tawaf
In friday salah
Who was Abu lahab
Paternal uncle of rasoolallah s.a.w
His friend
Ansar of Madinah
Leader of mushrikeen
Translation of الحطب is
TheFire wood
Hell fire
The rope
What was name of Abu lahab' s wife?
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Umm uzzah
Umm sufyan
Umm sabera
Another name of surath An Nasr is
Al Tawdee
Al fatha
Al fawj
ALAl deen
Which was last surah revealed entirely?
An Nasr
Al Naas
Al iqlaas
What all should we do when we achieve something in life
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- Year Built: 1976
- Status: Active
- New Construction: No
- Above Ground Sq. Feet: 1,274
- Lot Size: 330 x 660
ADDITIONAL BUILDINGS None
APPLIANCES/EQUIPMENT Ceiling Fan, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Exhaust Fan, Microwave, Propane Water Heater, Refrigerator, Washer, Water Softener Owned
ASSOCIATION FEE INCLUDES None
Bedroom 1 Floor Covering Carpet
BR2 Floor Covering Carpet
BR3 Floor Covering Carpet
BR4 Floor Covering Carpet
CONSTRUCTION Timber Frame
Deeded Waterfront No
DEVELOPMENT AMENITIES None
Din Rm Floor Covering None
DOCUMENTS ON FILE Agency Disclosure, LBP Disclosure, Sellers Disclosure
DRIVEWAY Dirt
ECO Features No
EXTERIOR FEATURES Countryside View, Deck
EXTERIOR FINISH Wood
Fam Rm Floor Covering None
FIREPLACES AND STOVES None
FOUNDATION Block, Full, Walkout
HEATING/COOLING SOURCES Electric, Propane
HEATING/COOLING TYPES Baseboard, Forced Air
INTERIOR FEATURES Other
Kit Floor Covering None
LAND FEATURES Sloping, Wooded-Hardwoods
Liv Rm Floor Covering Carpet
Master Bath Private
Other # Baths: Lower - 1, # Baths: Main - 1, # Baths: Upper - 3, Above Gr. FINISHED SF Apx - 1274, Below Gr. UNFIN. SF Apx - 0, Development Name - Na, TOTAL Baths - 1
POSSESSION Other
PRIMARY GARAGE Attached
ROAD Gravel, Public Maintained
ROOF Asphalt
SEWER Private Septic
Sign (Y/N) Yes
TV SERVICE/INTERNET AVAIL Unknown
UNIVS DESIGN/BARRIER FREE None
WATER Private Well
WATER FEATURES None
ZONING/USE/RESTRICTIONS Residential
Bedroom 1 Main Floor 15.6x10.8
Bedroom 2 Main Floor 14x11
Dining Room Main Floor 11'xcomb
Kitchen Main Floor combx25.8
Living Room Main Floor 18.4x12.6
Bedroom 3 Lower Floor 11.8x12
Bedroom 4 Lower Floor 11.8x10.6
Family Room Lower Floor 27x11.8
Listing Courtesy of Robert Brick of Re/Max Bayshore-Leelanau 12930 S West Bay Shore Dr Traverse City Mi 49684


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Below are a few of our Tepui short films. We love our outdoor activities coupled with camping in our Tepuis. Why not make some fun Tepui shorts films to show off our staff and great tents. We'll be featuring more in the year to come so check back soon.
Tepui Roof Top Tents | Family Camping
Our first Tepui Short film featuring the beautiful Alpine lakes of the Sierras. The crackle of the fire and shots of the woods just make you want to jump in the car and head out to the wilderness.
Tepui Roof Top Tents | Finding Flow
Tepui Roof Top Tents | Adventure Mashup
Tepui Roof Top Tents | Lost Coast Adventure
Tepui Roof Top Tents | Surfing in Santa Cruz
Tepui Roof Top Tents | Big Sur Weekend
Tepui Roof Top Tents | Death Valley Sand Storm
Tepui Roof Top Tents | Tepui Fest 2015
Off-road wheeling, live music, campfires, plenty of good food and libations, and hanging out with your community of Tepui enthusiasts in your Tepui Tents! The third annual TepuiFest 2015 had it all! If any of those things sound as fun to you as they do to us, you'll want to come on down to TepuiFest next year! Check out some highlights from TepuiFest 2015 in Hollister Hills, CA, as well as various stories scattered around with #TepuiFest15..
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Tepui Roof Top Tents | Setting up camp in Death Valley
Tepui Roof Top Tents | 2013 Adventure Highlights
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(I'm sure I will be revising this shortly.)
Some video games.
Making people feel comfortable and laugh.
Common sense.
Being too nice.
Music; I have a wide variety. From slipknot to johnny cash.
Except for 'modern rap', when you u need to make up words to rhyme you're not an artist, you are a 5 year old. Learn real words.
Finally, it is really sad how many people "don't like county" all because of out of date stereotypes. Give the new stuff a shot, lot more fun and conducive to a fun atmosphere then singing about "sleepin wit someone else's girl" and how much money you have....
I have friends in low places, where the whiskey drowneds and the beer chases...
And if you don't want to message me then... Umm... Don't... ?


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Authors Note: I know I know. It's been forever since I have updated. Luckily though now I'm on spring break so I'm getting a chance to get back on track. Sorry it took me so long. But hopefully this chapter is as enjoyable as the others have been :-)
Chapter 4
Over the next few days, Chase's resolve began to slowly crumble. After he had told House everything he could about what had happened during his college years, the older man had persuaded him to call the police to report the break in. It came as a surprise, mostly because he knew the two of them didn't have much faith in cops after the whole Tritter fiasco. Still, at the very least they would be able to see if his tormenter was actually who he thought by seeing if he had even gotten out of jail as of yet. Work went on as normal, or as normal as the young doctor could handle. He didn't take being left alone too well now though, and he was sure that Foreman and Cameron were beginning to suspect something was up, not that he would ever tell them.
Going home was now more like walking into the line of fire, and he never went home without Greg. For the first couple of nights he didn't bother leaving the hospital, grabbing up shifts in the NICU, however after the second night his lover called him on his actions and sternly told him it needed to stop. He was right of course, the lack of sleep combined with his limited food intake was leaving him tired and vulnerable, two things he could not afford to be as a doctor. He couldn't be blamed though, there were many reasons for him to not be left alone, which is why his actions now seemed so out of place.
"I think I'm going to head home," he announced as he waltzed into House's office. He watched as the other slowly looked up, his eyes watching him with their analytical gaze. "You know I still have things to do here..."
Chase nodded and smiled faintly, plopping down in one of the chairs. "I know, it's just that I'm tired, and I've still got dinner to make. Besides...it'll only be a few hours before you get back..."
"...Are you sure? As much as I love having my own personal chef, I wouldn't be apposed to picking something up. Or you could invite Wilson by, I'm sure he's got nothing better to do."
Still, the young blonde shook his head. He had to admit it was rather touching though. With everything going on, Chase had noticed more and more just how much this older man cared for him. "I don't want to bother him. And...I can't keep being scared to go home. I mean...we finally have this place that's ours and...I don't want to be petrified of it. The calls have stopped coming anyway..."
Greg sighed, but gave a quick nod, understanding his lover's reasoning. "I shouldn't be more than three hours max. Just...you know, call if you need anything."
"I will." He tossed a grateful smile House's way before leaning over for a quick kiss. One of the better things that had come from the current situation; House seemed to be more lenient when it came to public displays of affection, which was the only reason he hadn't just gotten smacked on the head.
The drive back to their home seemed longer than usual as he fought with his imagination. Every bad scenario that could possibly occur seemed to pop into his mind, only to be replaced by something even worse. It was a vicious cycle that sadly he could not seem to rid himself of, getting worse and worse until finally he pulled into the driveway. He sat there for a few minutes, trying to calm his racing heart and breath. "Nothing is going to happen," he told himself, fingers clenching the steering wheel. "Just get out of the car and go inside."
It took a few more minutes but finally, he did. Chase peeled his fingers from the wheel and got out of the car, taking achingly slow footsteps towards the front door, ignoring the hair that the harsh wind blew into his eyes. He fumbled in his pockets for the keys and quickly unlocked the door and went inside, shoving it closed behind him. As he leaned back against the door his eyes darted around the room, scanning the area for anything out of place. He found nothing wrong.
A small sigh escaped his lips as he placed his keys on the key hook next the door and took a deep breath. "Nothing out of the ordinary so far," he whispered to himself as he tried to calm down. "It was probably just some giant hoax, who knows. But it's over now so just let it go. You got over it before, and this isn't even close to being as bad as it was."
With similar thoughts flowing through his mind, Chase left the security of being close to the door and ventured further in the house. He glanced up the stairs, briefly mowing over the idea of going to his room but decided against it. After all, these things took time. Instead he dropped his backpack and coat onto the couch and flipped on the TV, surfing the channels until he decided on Emeril. Nothing could set the mood for cooking better than having Emeril in the background after all.
Steak was the dish of choice tonight. Something his lover greatly enjoyed but they didn't have very often. It was his hope that House would be pleasantly surprised. He figured after everything, a nice dinner for two was the least he could do. The other had helped him more than he thought possible, and that was something he would not soon forget. True, Chase had always known that despite popular belief House did have a heart somewhere, but the amount of compassion he had been shown within the past week left him amazed.
Smiling faintly, he pulled out the bowl containing the marinated steak and placed it on the counter. He turned on the oven before moving towards the freezer, searching for something to go with the meal. Normally one would think of vegetables and such, but the blonde knew better. Oh yes, House would prefer french fries over anything remotely healthy. Still, Chase found that he didn't complain whenever food was presented in front of him, so long as he made sure that the vegetables were accompanied by some kind of dessert. Though sometimes when he was lucky desert was something a bit less conventional.
Chase settled on rice and soup. Soup was healthy enough, and he could hide the taste of vitamins that seemed to make his lover's skin crawl. Once the meat was in the oven and the sides on the stove he leaned against the counter, watching the TV while pausing every few minutes to stir the soup. The delicious aroma soon began to filter through the kitchen and Chase smiled fondly, finally feeling at ease in his home.
A while later he glanced over at the clock, noting that it was getting late and House would be arriving soon. Walking across the room he picked up his cell phone and flipped it open to make a call, but was surprised to hear someone already on the line. "...Hello?"
"Honestly Robbie, did you really think I would just disappear?" a voice taunted, causing Chase's blood to run cold as he instantly paled. "I've waited years to get out of jail and see what happened to you. And don't even think about hanging up the phone...I'd get to you before you could finish dialing."
Although the other was still speaking Chase could not make out the words. His heart was pounding too loudly in his ears and his mind was busy racing for a solution. He reached for the phone but any hopes of calling for help were dashed by the silence that answered him rather than a dial tone. He could vaguely make out the sound of laughter filling his ear but he did his best to ignore it. What next, what now? He could try to make it to the car...If he got in the car he could just drive away. That had to be it. That's all he could think of.
"...But really? To leave me and end up with some old cripple? I thought you had better taste than that."
"Well,...I don't know what would make you think that," Chase said offhandedly, trying to grab his keys and keep looking around all at once. "After all, I ended up with you didn't I? Look how well that turned out." Telling himself to remain calm was a mantra playing in his head like a broken record. Not that it was really working. When he finally had his keys firmly in grasp he made his way to the door.
"Well, that hurts Robbie, it really does."
"The truth usually does," he replied, quietly opening the door. He had to be careful and quiet. Careful and quiet. No chance of getting caught right? Right. He could see the car, it was just a few feet away. He could make it. He'd make it to the car, drive away, and everything would be okay. But just as he went to make his move, his eyes stopped on the now slashed tires that were staring him in the face.
"Did you really think I'd lose you again that easily," came the taunt on the other line, prompting Chase to quickly close the door behind him.
With the door securely locked, the young doctor slide down the door until he was sitting, arms tugging a knew to his chest to rest his head. Blonde locks fell in front of his watering eyes as he tried to think of what to do. But nothing would come. He couldn't take the car with no tires. And he was being watched...the only question was from where. In the house? Outside the house? Did it really matter in the end?
When the first tear fell down his cheek Chase shook his head, rubbing at his eyes harshly to clear them of his weakness.
"Man...I never took you for a cryer. Then again you always were a bit sensitive weren't you?"
The only difference now was that the voice wasn't coming from the small received he held to his ear, and as Chase slowly raised his head he saw his tormentor, Ryan Cutler, leaning calmly against the staircase railing. Suddenly he forgot how to breath as he watched the man walking towards him. The reflecting of light hitting the kitchen knife he held didn't escape his notice either. Anything he had been thinking was gone and instinct kicked in as he quickly pulled himself up, slowly inching his way across the wall, away from the one who was approaching. "If by sensitive you mean not wanting to get beat up," he replied, his voice quivering slightly.
He received a glare for that, and suddenly Ryan was lunging at him, and he tried to move out of the way but arms wrapped around his legs and he fell backwards, his head slamming against the table. Pain seared through his head and for a few moments he was at a complete loss, dizzy and disoriented. His mind only came back to him when he felt something cold trailing down his chest, gently at first until he gasped as the knife tip pierced his skin, leaving a superficial cut down his chest.
"Come on Robbie. Deep down, did you really think I'd just disappear? After everything we've been through together?"
Chase tried desperately to ignore the pain in his head and now his chest and focus on coming up with an escape. His eyes flickered to the side, widening at the sight of the firepoker that lay precariously in front of the fireplace, just a couple feet away. And while Ryan was busy talking and looking for more places to cut Chase focused on trying with all his might to reach what he hoped would save him. Fingers inched closer and closer, clawing at the carpet each time he tried and failed to grasp the makeshift weapon. Just as he felt the knife against his skin once more he managed to grab the handle of the metal poker and without a second thought jabbed the blunt end into his attackers side, causing him to yell out.
With that small distraction Chase threw Ryan off of him, scrambling to try to get to his feet and ignore the wave of nausea he felt at the simple task. He slammed his eyes shut for just a moment to get his bearings straight, opening them just in time to see Ryan coming at him again. This time Chase managed to dodge him and swung the metal poker in his direction, however he had underestimated the man, and the next thing he knew Ryan's face was just inches from his, and pain shot through his body.
Green eyes widened in shock as reality started to fade around him. He never noticed the clang of the poker hitting the ground nor the knife's hasty retreat from his abdomen, readying for a second attack that never came. Tears pricked his eyes and his vision was blurring, air coming in short gasps. And suddenly the fingers that had been bruising his arms were gone and his legs gave out, though somehow he never hit the floor. Something was different, and so for a moment Chase tried to ignore his own pain and focus on what was happening. Then he heard someone calling to him.
"Chase!" The voice was so familiar... "Chase I need you to open your eyes for me okay?" He didn't even realize his eyes were closed. Then he felt fingers brushing against his cheeks. "The police are on their way with the ambulance...Chase please...Robbie..." All right. He could do that. Chase could do that one simple task couldn't he? Of course. So he tried to, urging his eyelids to move, though the sudden shooting pain surely help him.
As soon as he could see he was met with a pair of blue eyes that watched him with worry and fear. "Greg...," he said, his voice barely rising above a whisper.
"It's me. I'm right here," Greg answered, trying to keep his voice study as he gazed upon his bleeding angel. Blood had already seeped through the jacket he was using to put pressure on the stab wound, staining his fingers crimson. With each passing second he wanted to scream. Where the hell was the god damn ambulance anyway? But at the sight of his lover gazing up at him with such fear he held back. "You're gonna be fine okay?"
Chase struggled to offer a faint smile, though as he found it harder and harder to breathe he wasn't so sure House was right this time.


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Updated 10:07 p.m. ET
The eight major GOP presidential candidates all believe they can be a better commander in chief than President Obama.
But some differences emerged in the 11th nationally televised debate of the year, on issues such as the tools to fight the war on terror, the best way to deal with threats posed by Iran, and whether the United States should continue to provide aid to countries that haven't been friendly to us.
CNN, the Heritage Foundation and the American Enterprise Institute co-hosted this debate focused solely on foreign policy and national security issues. USA TODAY's Susan Page and Jackie Kucinich will have complete coverage in Wednesday's editions.
Scroll down to read highlights from our live blog.
9:58 p.m. ET
Huntsman says he believes China is a threat but our "biggest problem" is right here at home. He talks about an executive branch with no leadership. "We've got to get on our feet domestically," he says. And we're done.
9:57 p.m. ET
Gingrich says he's worried about an electro-magnetic attack, a cyberattack and a weapon of mass destruction. Bachmann says she agrees with what's been discussed, and goes back to al-Shabbab.
PHOTOS: Debate positions
INTERACTIVE: Poll tracker
9:56 p.m ET
Romney says the immediate threat is about Iran, and that Perry is right about China being a long-term threat. Romney also says he agrees with Santorum about Latin America.
Cain says we don't talk enough about cyberattacks, which he views as a national security issue.
9:54 p.m ET
Paul says he worries about overreaction by the United States and getting involved in another war. He says he worries that people don't understand the Taliban and why they're motivated.
Perry says he's worried about China. "Communist China is destined for the ash heap of history because they are not a country of virtues," he says.
9:53 p.m. ET
Last question from the audience. What about the unexpected? What do you worry about that no one is asking about?
Santorum answers he's concerned about Central and South America and militant socialists. "We've sent all the wrong signals" to those regions, he says.
9:51 p.m. ET
Romney takes the opportunity to blast Obama, saying the president sees America as "just another country with a flag." He's calling for American exceptionalism. "President Obama apologizes for America," he says.
Romney says it's not the time for a no-fly zone over Syria. "The right course is not military," he says.
9:48 p.m. ET
An audience member is asking about what can be done about an al-Qaeda affiliate, al-Shabbab, and its possible threat to Somalia. Paul says we should practice a policy of goodwill to other people. "Why don't we mind our own business," he says.
9:47 p.m. ET
The question is about the Arab Spring uprising and the ongoing violence in Egypt. Huntsman says "history should be our guide," and we need to look back at previous actions.
The former Utah governor switches back to the subject of sanctions against Syria and says they won't work because "the Chinese won't play ball."
9:46 p.m. ET
Perry says the no-fly zone would work in order to pressure the Syrian regime. "It obviously gives those dissidents and gives the military the opportunity to get out of the situation," he says before pivoting to Iran.
9:45 p.m. ET
We're back from a break. Cain says he doesn't agree with Perry's call for a no-fly zone over Syria.
9:38 p.m. ET
Gingrich is trying to make clear that he wants a "humane" way to keep families together -- especially people who have been here 25 years -- and grant some illegal immigrants citizenship without such a program being blanket amnesty.
Perry says the discussion is "an intellectual exercise" without securing the border.
9:34 p.m. ET
Romney says amnesty is a magnet. He says we should welcome people who want to come to the United States legally. Romney also agrees with Gingrich's idea to "stamp a green card" to any foreign student who obtains an advance degree in something like computer science in the United States.
"I want to bring people into the United States legally ... particularly those who have education and skill that allows us to compete globally," Romney says.
9:33 p.m. ET
Gingrich is clarifying his points. He says there's no reason to punish a child who came to the country illegally when he or she was 3 years old if they now want to serve in the military to obtain citizenship. This is an argument that is often cited by supporters of the DREAM Act.
9:32 p.m. ET
Bachmann says she's opposed to both amnesty and the federal DREAM Act, which would grant citizenship to some children of illegal immigrants if they attend college or serve in the military.
9:30 p.m. ET
Blitzer asks about what to do with the illegal immigrants already in the USA? Gingrich says there should be a visa that goes with every advanced degree awarded to foreign students in the United States. He calls for a "comprehensive" approach to illegal immigration and something like a selective service board that reviews the people who are already here.
Gingrich says he doesn't believe in separating families and doesn't want to automatically grant amnesty to anyone.
9:28 p.m. ET
An audience member is asking about highly skilled immigrants and how to attract them to the United States. Santorum uses the question to put in a plug for his plan to boost manufacturing, which he says would encourage innovation from immigrants.
9:27 p.m. ET
Cain says an unsecured border is a national security threat. He's rattling off stats about crimes in Mexico. Cain calls for securing the border, promoting the "current path to citizenship," and enforcing laws that are already on the books.
9:25 p.m. ET
Paul doesn't exactly agree with Perry, and adds that the "drug war" is another that should be "canceled." He says we definitely need better immigration services. Paul says eliminate benefits such as medical care for illegal immigrants.
"The federal war on drugs is a total failure," Paul says, before saying he's for medical marijuana. "I fear the drug war because it undermines our civil liberties."
9:22 p.m ET
The head of the Heritage Foundation is asking about border issues and drug-related crimes. Perry, the Texas governor, gets to go first.
"I think it's time for a 21st century Monroe Doctrine," Perry says. He says the idea of border security with Mexico is "paramount" to the entire Western Hemisphere.
"Within 12 months of the inaugural," he says, the border with Mexico will be "shut down and secure."
9:14 p.m. ET
Bachmann says she didn't like the debt-ceiling deal that created the supercommittee. "All they were asked to do was cut back on $1.2 trillion," she says, adding it's important to balance the budget. She views it this way: U.S. dollars are going to China to help that country build its military programs.
9:12 p.m. ET
An audience member is asking a question about entitlement reform.
Gingrich says it's a great question because it goes to the heart of long-term change. He promotes his Social Security plan, including private retirement accounts for younger workers.
9:11 p.m. ET
Santorum is talking about working with Democrats. "In a compromise you give up some things ... but you don't undermine the ability of this economy to grow because of politics," he says.
Santorum blames Obama for "poisoning the well" when it comes to working with Democrats.
9:10 p.m ET
Perry goes back to the original question about gridlock. He takes the opportunity to talk about his work with Democrats in Texas, and puts in a plug for his plan to make Congress a part-time gig.
9:07 p.m. ET
Blitzer is bringing up the failure of the congressional "supercommittee" to come up with $1.2 trillion in deficit reduction. He asks: Would you compromise with Congress to avoid gridlock?
Perry says no one should be surprised by the debt-panel's failure, and he proceeds to point fingers at Obama.
9:05 p.m. ET
Huntsman is asked about defense spending cuts. He says there are no "sacred cows" and "everything" has to be on the table. "We need spending for the Department of Defense that follows a strategy," he says.
Foreign policy needs to be driven by economics, Huntsman says.
9:04 p.m. ET
Blitzer asks if Gingrich would bomb Iran to prevent its nuclear weapons development. Gingrich says he would only bomb Iran as a last recourse to get a regime change in that country.
9:03 p.m. ET
Are you willing to say cuts to the defense budget are unacceptable?
Gingrich says "no" before launching into an answer about how to reform Washington and get out of the "mindless bureaucracy" that pervades the nation's capital.
9:01 p.m. ET
Romney is back lamenting cuts to the Pentagon budget, such as to the F-22 and Air Force bombers. He puts everything back on Obama and what he calls the president's "inability to lead from strength."
He says it's time to impose "crippling" sanctions on Iran and to show Israel that they are our friend. Romney says his first foreign trip would be to Israel.
9 p.m. ET
Romney says Obama is "spending us into bankruptcy" and "spending money foolishly." He says it's better to transfer money being spent on "Obamacare" to military programs.
8:58 p.m. ET
Cain says it may or may not be worthwhile to continue foreign aid to African countries. He wants to know what the results have been. Paul says all the aid is "worthless."
"We should export principles about free markets and money," Paul says, as he chides his rivals about not keeping an eye on the federal budget.
"The biggest threat to our national security is our financial condition."
8:56 p.m. ET
Paul Wolfowitz, formerly of the George W. Bush administration, is asking about development assistance to foreign countries. Santorum says it's "absolutely essential" and points to what has happened in Africa. He says it's time to use "all" U.S. assets to promote American values around the globe.
8:55 p.m. ET
Bachmann says she agrees with everything Gingrich just said before pivoting to Obama. She says Obama has made decisions that amount to "unilateral disarmament."
She goes back to the Israel question and what Iran has said about possibly attacking Israel. "This isn't just an idle threat; it's a reality," Bachmann says before faulting Obama.
8:53 p.m. ET
Gingrich says "we out to have a massive, all sources energy program" in the United States to replace Iran as a source of oil. He says we need to replace the current Iranian regime "with a minimum use of force."
"We need to be more strategic and tactical," he says, and break off Iran's supply to gasoline.
8:52 p.m. ET
We're talking about Iran and an audience member asks: Are there sanctions that would stop that country from developing a nuclear weapon? Perry says he believes so, calling for "every sanction we have" to be thrown at Iran. He's also calling for a no-fly zone over Syria.
8:51 p.m. ET
Cain is adding to his remarks. He says if the U.S. withdraws from Afghanistan too soon, such a move would help Iran.
8:49 p.m. ET
Paul says he wouldn't help Israel if Iran launched an attack against them, because he doesn't think that would happen. "Why does Israel need our help? We need to get out of their way," he says. "Israel should take care of themselves."
8:47 p.m. ET
We're back from commercial break. An audience member asks candidates if they'd help Israel if Iran launched an attack.
Cain says he wants to make sure there is a "clarity of mission and clarity of success." Yes, he'd support Israel and some instances he'd have U.S. join in with counterattack.
8:41 p.m. ET
Santorum says he agrees with Paul, that the United States is not fighting a war on terrorism. Terrorism, he says, is a tactic. Santorum says the war is against radical Islam. Now he's ripping into Huntsman.
8:40 p.m. ET
Gingrich says he's confused about what we're debating, and now he's complaining about the narrowness of some of the questions. He's calling for a wide range of changes.
8:39 p.m. ET
Huntsman makes a point that the president is the commander in chief, and needs to listen not only the generals on the ground (as Romney said he would) but other advisers.
8:38 p.m. ET
"This is not a time for Americans to cut and run," says Romney, who disagrees with such a speedy withdrawal from Afghanistan.
8:36 p.m. ET
Huntsman disagrees with Romney, and calls for U.S. troops to withdraw from Afghanistan. He says "we have achieved some very important goals." He wants a special forces presence and more drones, but says the United States hasn't effectively communicated the end game. "We don't need 100,000 troops," Huntsman says, calling for 10,000 to 15,000 troops on the ground.
8:34 p.m. ET
An audience member asks about the costs of fighting the war in Afghanistan. Romney says it's important to keep that region from being the launching point for terrorism. "We should have a gradual transition ... to Afghan security forces," he says.
8:33 p.m. ET
Perry says there's a difference between engaging a foreign country and providing U.S. aid.
8:31 p.m. ET
Perry says he would not send "one penny" to Pakistan until the country can be trusted. The Texas governor says that's how to change foreign policy. "To write a check to countries that are clearly not representing American interests is non-sensical."
Bachmann calls Perry's views "highly naive."
8:30 p.m. ET
Bachmann is talking about foreign aid to Pakistan and the threat posed by nuclear weapons development. "A nation that lies," she says, adding the United States has to "demand more" from Pakistan. She'd continue financial aid, but denounces what she calls Obama's policy of "keeping your fingers crossed" when it comes to Pakistan.
8:29 p.m. ET
Huntsman is talking about withdrawing troops from Afghanistan and the need for more drones.
8:26 p.m. ET
Cain doesn't take Blitzer's bait on a question about Muslims, having tripped up on the issue before. He calls for "targeted identification."
Is it OK for Muslims to get more intensive patdowns, the CNN anchor asked? Cain says "no," that's oversimplifying the issue. And he apologizes for messing up Blitzer's name.
8:24 p.m. ET
Paul shoots back: "What if they look like Timothy McVeigh?" He decries what he calls "carelessness" in the choice of words when it comes to fighting terrorism.
"I would be very careful protecting the rule of law," he says.
8:23 p.m. ET
Santorum says he supports some form of profiling, for "the ones most likely to commit crimes." And, yes, he says we should be looking at some Muslims.
He disagrees with Huntsman on the Patriot Act.
8:22 p.m. ET
Back to TSA. Perry says he'd get rid of the unions and privatize the agency. He voices support for the Patriot Act, but notes the Obama administration has been "an absolute failure" when it comes to supporting military intelligence around the world to prevent the next terrorist attack.
8:20 p.m. ET
Now we're talking about pat-downs by the Transportation Security Administration. Romney says we can do better than the TSA. "We need tools when war is waged domestically," he says, saying those who attack the United States have a different set of laws than regular criminals.
8:19 p.m. ET
"We are a nation of values," Huntsman says, urging a "balancing act" between civil liberties and national security.
8:18 p.m. ET
Bachmann says Obama has handed over interrogation of terrorists to the American Civil Liberties Union. She mentions the underwear bomber being read his Miranda rights, which she disagreed with.
8:17 p.m. ET
Gingrich responds by saying "we're going to stop you" if you try to commit a terrorist act. Paul rebuts.
8:15 p.m. ET
Ron Paul disagrees, saying the Patriot Act undermines personal liberty and brings up Timothy McVeigh. "We have drifted" from what the Founding Fathers wanted. He says you can't sacrifice the Bill of Rights.
8:14 p.m. ET
Gingrich gets to answer first. He says we need to preserve the right that someone is innocent until proven guilty when it comes to criminal matters. But when it comes to possible acts of terrorism, "you want to use every tool you can possibly use" to gather intelligence. He says he would "strengthen" the Patriot Act, not change it.
8:13 p.m. ET
Former attorney general Ed Meese gets to ask the first question. Shouldn't we have an extension of the USA Patriot Act?
8:10 p.m. ET
Romney says he's "afraid" Obama is taking the United States on a "perilous course." He joked that, yes, Mitt is his first name. My colleague David Jackson points out that his given name is Willard Mitt Romney.
8:09 p.m. ET
We're going to do quick introductions by the candidates, starting with Santorum. "If you like what Barack Obama has done to our economy, you'll like what he's done to our national security," the former Pennsylvania senator says ... tongue in cheek, of course.
8:05 p.m. ET
The candidates are being introduced in the order they'll appear on stage. Did you know stage position has changed as candidates go up and down in polls? Check out this USA TODAY photo gallery.
8:03 p.m. ET
Camera pans the audience and there's former GOP congressman Fred Grandy (and star of TV's Love Boat) sitting next to Callista Gingrich.
8 p.m. ET
Here comes Wolf Blitzer and we're about to begin.
7:54 p.m. ET
Here's something from our in box. Conservative talk show host Glenn Beck called Bachmann "exceptional" on his radio program and said he'd vote for her in a GOP primary. Beck says that's not a formal endorsement.
7:48 p.m. ET
Speaking of Obama, his re-election campaign did a little "pre-buttal" taking aim at Romney. Obama campaign chief Jim Messina wrote a memo looking at the former Massachusetts governor's flip flopping. The Romney team has said Obama and his people are "obsessed" with their guy.
Updated 7:43 p.m. ET
USA TODAY's Jackie Kucinich and Susan Page will have more in Wednesday's editions. Plus, our colleague David Jackson over at The Oval is also on hand.
Jackie reported earlier today in her debate preview that it's been tough for the GOP candidates to dent President Obama when it comes to foreign policy.
Our original post begins here:
Former House speaker Newt Gingrich is now the poll leader, ahead of ex-Massachusetts governor Mitt Romney by an average of 2.2 percentage points in surveys compiled by RealClearPolitics.
Businessman Herman Cain has had some recent high-profile stumbles on foreign policy, while former U.S. ambassador to China Jon Huntsman hasn't gotten much airtime at the debates to display his expertise.
Rick Perry, Rick Santorum, Ron Paul and Michele Bachmann are also debating. The event is co-sponsored by the Heritage Foundation and the American Enterprise Institute.
Catalina Camia leads the OnPolitics online community and has been at USA TODAY since 2005. She has been a reporter or editor covering politics and Congress for two decades, including stints at The Dallas Morning News and Congressional Quarterly. Follow her at @USATOnPolitics.
USA TODAY's Jackie Kucinich (@jfkucinich) and Fredreka Schouten (@fschouten) also contribute to the OnPolitics blog.


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Rules of Civility (edition 2012)
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Felt like a BBC mini-series. Easily imagined my mom and her generation (Edith or Marion!) ;) Fast read, involving and well written. Great lake book.
"It's who you know not what you know".......
After reading 'The Great Gatsby' and being mesmerized by the rich language and the stimulating storyline, I was drawn to 'Rules of Civility' by Amor Towles. Once again, I was imparted with beautiful, philosophical prose such as, "In our twenties, when there is still so much time ahead of us, time that seems ample for a hundred indecisions, for a hundred visions and revisions—we draw a card, and we must decide right then and there whether to keep that card and discard the next, or discard the first card and keep the second. And before we know it, the deck has been played out and the decisions we have just made will shape our lives for decades to come." Since a friend, who is an avid reader, recommended the novel, I held high aspirations that it would be as outstanding as 'The Great Gatsby.' However, although the language was lovely, and the story worthy of discussion, I felt that by the end, I was ready to part ways with the book. The story focuses upon the life of Katey Kontent, a young woman in her late 20's who is spiraled upward in social strata, from the secretarial pool, to eventually becoming a leading executive assistant at an upcoming Conde Nast magazine in New York City. Kontent's best friend is Eve, a spirited young woman from the Mid-West, who loves the trendy jazz clubs of the late 1930's. Written through mostly dialogue, the story evolves around Katey and Eve's relationship with a handsome blue-eyed banker, named Tinker Grey. One night while the three-some are out carousing, Tinker's car is rammed by another vehicle, and Eve is severely injured. Tinker feels remorseful and oversees the care of Eve, eventually leading to a marriage proposal from Tinker. But without giving too much away, let me say that Tinker is not all that he proposes to be, and Katey must come to terms with the realities of some of the illusions we make for ourselves.
Rules of Civility chronicles the year 1938 for Kate Kontent, the year she comes of age and comes into her own. This book is part love letter to New York City, part gushing fan of the great writers of the time, and I have to admit that at first I was put off by a sense of preciousness in the writing, of trying a bit too hard to emulate those writers of yore. After a New Year's Eve car accident changes the trajectory of events, though, the story started to take hold of me, and I grew to really like and admire Kate's independent, self-determined character. In fact, I liked all of the women characters in this book, even those who weren't so admirable, as they all had goals, desires, and the drive to fulfill them. Men seemed a bit superfluous, and the male characters came off as more mundane. I never did see what attracted Kate to Tinker, for instance, or the other men she became interested in, although Tinker's artist brother turned soldier was more intriguing and, like Kate's friend Eve, not on page nearly enough. In the end, this was a light, fluffy, and enjoyable story, but probably not a consequential one for this reader.
A pretty good read, but not up to the author's A Gentleman in Moscow. He writes about classes and three people who navigate the city in the thirties. It is told from the point of view of Katey Kontent, a daughter of Russian immigrants who makes it in NY, and her friends EVe, a midwestern girl, and Tinker Grey, a self made person, Compelling story of how one person can make it, although it reads like a story from a woman's magazine, I grew up in the city and made a ton of money in Wall Street, 'My father and mother were Irish immigrants so I think I know something about this place and time, Katey is a great character,
I chose this book, because I so thoroughly enjoyed A Gentleman in Moscow. It may be because Rules of Civility was written in the context of the female experience as opposed to the opposite gender AGIM, but I didn't get the same enjoyment level out of Rules of Civility. I did appreciate Amor Towles demonstrated wordmanship and also the interjection of life principles (Washington's rules). After finishing the book I really wasn't sure what the author's intended purpose was.
In Towles's first novel, "Rules of Civility," his clever heroine, who grew up in Brooklyn as "Katya," restyles herself in 1930s Manhattan as the more clubbable "Katey," aspiring to all-American inclusion. As World War II gears up, raising the economy from bust to boom, Katey's wit and charm lift her from a secretarial pool at a law firm to a high-profile assistant's perch at a flashy new Condé Nast magazine. One night at the novel's outset touches off the chain reaction that will produce both Katey's career and her husband, and define her entire adult life. She's swept into the satin-and-cashmere embrace of the smart set — blithe young people with names like Dicky and Bitsy and Bucky and Wallace — with their Oyster Bay mansions, their Adirondack camps, their cocktails at the St. Regis and all the fog of Fishers Island.
If there's a problem, it's this: the parallels with Breakfast at Tiffany's are perhaps a little too overt (glamorous but down-at-heel girl falls in love with wealthy but mysterious benefactor). But that's not exactly a complaint. This is a flesh-and-blood tale you believe in, with fabulous period detail. It's all too rare to find a fun, glamorous, semi-literary tale to get lost in.
Manhattan in the late 1930s is the setting for this saga of a bright, attractive and ambitious young woman whose relationships with her insecure roommate and the privileged Adonis they meet in a jazz club are never the same after an auto accident.
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Amazon.com Amazon.com Review (ISBN 0670022691, Hardcover)Amazon Best Books of the Month, August 2011 Set during the hazy, enchanting, and martini-filled world of New York City circa 1938, Rules of Civility follows three friends--Katey, Eve, and Tinker--from their chance meeting at a jazz club on New Year's Eve through a year of enlightening and occasionally tragic adventures. Tinker orbits in the world of the wealthy; Katey and Eve stretch their few dollars out each evening on the town. While all three are complex characters, Katey is the story's shining star. She is a fully realized heroine, unique in her strong sense of self amidst her life's continual fluctuations. Towles' writing also paints an inviting picture of New York City, without forgetting its sharp edges. Reminiscent of Fitzgerald, Rules of Civility is full of delicious sentences you can sit back and savor (most appropriately with a martini or two). --Caley Anderson
A sophisticated and entertaining debut novel about an irresistible young woman with an uncommon sense of purpose.
Set in New York City in 1938, Rules of Civility tells the story of a watershed year in the life of an uncompromising twenty-five-year- old named Katey Kontent. Armed with little more than a formidable intellect, a bracing wit, and her own brand of cool nerve, Katey embarks on a journey from a Wall Street secretarial pool through the upper echelons of New York society in search of a brighter future.
The story opens on New Year's Eve in a Greenwich Village jazz bar, where Katey and her boardinghouse roommate Eve happen to meet Tinker Grey, a handsome banker with royal blue eyes and a ready smile. This chance encounter and its startling consequences cast Katey off her current course, but end up providing her unexpected access to the rarified offices of Conde Nast and a glittering new social circle. Befriended in turn by a shy, principled multimillionaire, an Upper East Side ne'er-do-well, and a single-minded widow who is ahead of her times, Katey has the chance to experience first hand the poise secured by wealth and station, but also the aspirations, envy, disloyalty, and desires that reside just below the surface. Even as she waits for circumstances to bring Tinker back into her orbit, she will learn how individual choices become the means by which life crystallizes loss.
Elegant and captivating, Rules of Civility turns a Jamesian eye on how spur of the moment decisions define life for decades to come. A love letter to a great American city at the end of the Depression, readers will quickly fall under its spell of crisp writing, sparkling atmosphere and breathtaking revelations, as Towles evokes the ghosts of Fitzgerald, Capote, and McCarthy.
Amor Towles's Rules of Civility Playlist
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While jazz is not central to the narrative of Rules of Civility, the music and its various formulations are an important component of the book's backdrop.
On the night of January 16, 1938, Benny Goodman assembled a bi-racial orchestra to play jazz to a sold-out Carnegie Hall--the first jazz performance in the hallowed hall and one which is now famous for bringing jazz (and black performers) to a wider audience. I am not a jazz historian, but for me the concert marks something of a turning point in jazz itself--from the big-band, swing-era sound that dominated the 1930s (and which the orchestra emphasized on stage that night) towards the more introspective, smaller group styles that would soon spawn bebop and its smoky aftereffects (ultimately reaching an apogee with Miles Davis's Kind of Blue in 1957). For it is also in 1938 that Coleman Hawkins recorded the bebop antecedent "Body & Soul" and Minton's Playhouse, one of the key bebop gathering spots, opened in Harlem. By 1939, Blue Note Records was recording, and Dizzy Gillespie, Charlie Parker and Thelonious Monk were all congregating in New York City. From 1935-1939, Goodman himself was stepping out of the big-band limelight to make more intimate improvisational recordings with a quartet including Gene Krupa and Lionel Hampton.
My assertion of this as a turning point (like most such assertions) is rough, inexact and misleading, but it helps give shape to an evolution and bring into relief two ends of a jazz spectrum. On the big-band front, the power of the music naturally springs from the collective and orchestration. In numbers like "Sing, Sing, Sing," the carefully layered, precisely timed waning and waxing of rhythm and instrumentation towards moments of unified musical ecstasy simply demand that the audience collaborate through dance, cheers, and other outward expressions of joy. While in the smaller groups of bebop and beyond, the expressive power springs more from the soloist and his personal exploration of the music, his instrument, and his emotional state at that precise moment in time. This inevitably inspires in the listener a cigarette, a scotch, and a little more introspection. In a sense, the two ends of this jazz spectrum are like the public/private paradox of Walker Evans's subway photographs (and of life in the metropolis itself.)
If you are interested, I have created an playlist of music from roughly 1935-1945 that spans this transition. The playlist is not meant to be comprehensive or exact. Among other items, it includes swinging live performances from Goodman's Carnegie Hall Concert as well as examples of his smaller group work; there are precursors to bebop like Coleman Hawkins and some early Charlie Parker. As a strange historical footnote, there was a strike in 1942–1944 by the American Federation of Musicians, during which no official recordings were made. As such, this period at the onset of bebop was virtually undocumented and thus the records of 1945 reflect something of a culmination of early bebop rather than its starting point. The playlist also reflects the influence of the great American songbook giants (Cole Porter, Duke Ellington, Irving Berlin, Rodgers & Hart, the Gershwins), many of whom were at the height of their powers in the 1930s. --Amor Towles
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A chance encounter with a handsome banker in a jazz bar on New Year's Eve 1938 catapults Wall Street secretary Katey Kontent into the upper echelons of New York society, where she befriends a shy multi-millionaire, an Upper East Side ne'er-do-well, and asingle-minded widow.… (more)
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