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Author Tags: Fiction
Ive come down with Faulkners Disease, says John Moore, one of the West Coast's foremost book reviewers. Margaret Laurence Fever, Hugh Hoods Herpescall it what you will.
Although Moore is joking, he has nonetheless produced a trilogy of novels about West Coast life that carves out a fictional landscape of his own. As in its predecessors, The Blue Parrot and Three of a Kind, an unintentionally prophetic title that referred to card playing, Moores third novel The Flea Market arises from rough North Vancouver haunts. Unlike the first two, however, its narrated by a woman, Eve, and ex-model, pushing forty, who escapes her marriage to a successful Canadian sci-fi writer, sublets a heritage apartment in Kits, but cant bring herself to furnish it. When her high-end friend Laine takes her slumming at the flea markets to get some ideas, they get a lot more than they bargained for. Laine, who runs a talent agency, first appeared as the ex-wife of the "Bogardesque" narrator/bartender in Moores second novel, The Blue Parrot. Laine is a character we all love to hateone of those Vancouver movers and shakers who go around chanting Were a world-class city as if it was a mantra, Moore says. Eve gets involved with Laines ex-husband, Buzz, and entangled with Laines deaf n dumb daughter, Lisawho is now 14, beautiful and wants to be a writer. Several of Lisas stories get worked into The Flea Market. Eve gets drawn further into the urban gypsy world of second-hand dealers. Try to imagine Balzac writing for The Beachcombers and you get some notion of Moores mordant wit and his highly fallible characters.
Favourably reviewing the novel in Event Vol. 32, #2, fellow novelist Bill Schermbrucker concludes, "Using his Casablanca personas and themes as an entertaining device, Moore is addressing important moral issues: Eve's rejection of Laine's world is a revolutionary act. In both The Blue Parrot and The Flea Market, Moore is attacking image-making and other forms of materialistic deception and exploitation and asserting the solid human factors of caring and true craftsmanship...."
CITY: Squamish, B.C.
DATE OF BIRTH: April 4, 1950
PLACE OF BIRTH: Vancouver, B.C.
EMPLOYMENT OTHER THAN WRITING: bartender, bar manager, deckhand, taxi driver, truck driver
The Flea Market (novel) Ekstasis Editions, 2003. 1-894800-28-1
Three of a Kind (novel) Ekstasis Editions, 2001
The Blue Parrot (novel) Ekstasis Editions, 1999
New Moon and Money (poems) Harbour Publishing, 1983
BIOGRAPHICAL DETAILS: Full name, John William Moore. Freelance book reviewing for The Vancouver Sun for 15 yrs as well as long general interest features for the Sun's Mix section. Book columnist, wine reviewer, general features, (mostly male fashion & outdoors,) occasional news reportage for the North Shore News during the 1990s. Various magazine features. Educated erratically at Capilano College and U.B.C. Married (Mary), three children: Will, Joe and Patricia.
[BCBW 2005] "Fiction"
Three of a Kind (Ekstasis $19.95)
John Moore of Squamish has set his first two novels in North Vancouver where he grew up. The first, The Blue Parrot, is narrated by a disaffected bartender in a Lower Lonsdale cocktail lounge. The second is a three-tiered tale about paperboys, military trainees and cab drivers called Three of a Kind (Ekstasis $19.95). Both have autobiographical undertones. The new one is Woody Allen meets Catch-22, West Coast style.
BCBW: Your novels both capture North Vancouver as it once was-a pretty rough place. Is that why you had to write 'em?
MOORE: Well, I guess if you stop and think about it, most of us are expatriates from somewhere. After his big successes, Doug Coupland turned around and wrote Life After God, a bunch o£ stories about growing up in white bread West Van-that's the other side of my tracks. I'll bet you the bar tab it'll be one of his favourite books. You are where you come from. I like to say writers who drift too far from the local diner usually lose weight.
BCBW: What was so special about North Van? MOORE: Nothing! [Laughter] Except we were a small town right across from a small city. That made us smaller than small.
BCBW: Three of a Kind is clearly divided into three parts-,--the young kid, the teenager and the grown-up. Is that the basic idea?
MOORE: Right, but three-of-a-kind is also a poker hand. It looks good at first, so you keep your ante up, but a lot of hands beat it. As far as this story goes, every time things start looking good, the ace of spades turns up. That's the death card. When I was growing up, people kept dying around me.
BCBW: This new novel seems a bit more autobiographical than The Blue Parrot.
MOORE: Yeah, this new one is a squaring of accounts. Sort of a fictional repentance. Everyday memory edits out our failures of courage, losses of faith and betrayals. I wanted to retrieve some of that. I think people write fiction and they read fiction because it lets you look at what's really in the mirror. It can give you that slow-motion clarity of vision that people experience when they watch a terrible accident and can't look away. BCBW: In your youth, I suppose the only local role models for being a writer were Eric Nicol or Roderick Haig-Brown. Hardly anybody knew Ethel Wilson.
MOORE: You forgot Paul St. Pierre. In the 60s when I was writing lame imitation Beat poetry, his stories about the Cariboo changed the way I thought about fiction. Smith reminded me of my Uncle Johnny on his scrub ranch in Cache Creek. For the first time I read funny, tragic stories about a place and people I actually recognized. Paul St. Pierre showed me you could be a writer without moving to Paris, New York or even Toronto. He still writes columns about Likely and Horsefly Whenever I see one in some local paper, it reawakens the 16-year-old would-be writer inside me. He got that B.C. Gas Lifetime Achievement Award last year, a big honour, but when I queried The Sun about doing a profile, the response was luke-cold, like he was old news or something. It was a piece I really wanted to write because I think a lot of B.C. writers owe him more than they realize. Paul once wrote, "A journalist is a reporter who can't hold a steady job." That's stuck to my shaving mirror in 72 point bold.
BCBW: Did you really write a letter to Castro as a kid? Like the paperboy in Three of a Kind? MOORE: Yeah. He didn't answer, but hey, he was sort of busy at the time. [Laughter] BCBW: Did you know Castro wrote to the President of the U.S. when he was a kid? Asking for ten bucks?
MOORE: Well, I'm not surprised. It's the kind of thing certain kids do when they stop writing to Santa Claus or God. FDR should've sent him the money. That ten-spot could've saved the U.S. a world of grief, not to mention the Cuban people, still taking it on the chin after 40 years for the crime of refusing to bend over the rail and hand the Vaseline to a bunch of American gangsters and pimps.
BCBW: In Three of a Kind there's that great scene where two 13-year-olds share a first kiss in a house under construction. Then the paperboy rushes off to do this paper route he hates. In retrospect it's poignant because he has to turn into a tough guy. Was that you?
MOORE: Even though I majored in juvenile delinquency, I faked being tough in my teens. It was the only way I could escape being bullied as one of the geeks in Balmoral High. Life was a living hell for those geeks. I write a lot about that in Three of a Kind. I betcha part of my motive for writing it is to purge some of the survivor guilt I feel for not having stuck up for them more. BCBW: Each part of Three of a Kind involves being part of some mostly male peer group--paperboys, militia recruits, cab drivers-and tending bar. They're all good training grounds for a writer.
MOORE: Absolutely. You meet lots of people in a short time in an accelerated but not always pleasant intimacy. If you're lucky, you learn to listen to their stories instead of the drone of your own voice. Creative writing departments ought to make a year of graveyard shift hacking and bartending a required internship. And I'm not kidding.
BCBW: Maybe a writer living in Squamish gets to be an outsider automatically.
MOORE: Hey, don't knock Squamish. We've got the world's longest, most scenic driveway. And for writers, small towns have always been an all you-can-eat buffet. Lots of local scandals and petty politics. They play big on a small stage. There's also a supportive bookstore, Mostly Books, and I'm a member of two book clubs, one at the Howe Sound Inn brewpub, another in my neighbourhood. In both, I'm the only man who apparently wants to drink wine and talk books with dozens of gorgeous and intelligent women. It's a tough job, but somebody's got to do it...
BCBW: To what extent do you recognize that you're a humourist?
MOORE: I tried to write very serious stories at first, but after boring myself narcoleptic I finally admitted I'd always secretly liked light humourists like Leslie Thomas, Jean Shepherd and Peter de Vries better than self-inflated fartsacks like Hemingway or Mailer. I can't imagine how people write a whole novel without telling themselves some jokes. Besides, humour can be a very effective way of saying something serious.
BCBW: After 20-odd years as a reviewer, how do you characterize the literary climate in B.C.? MOORE: Sunny with cloudy periods. BCBW: Seriously. George Fetherling, newly arrived from Ontario, has been made The Sun's leading books columnist. But they could have hired you.
MOORE: Why marry me when I'm such a cheap lay? Who knows, maybe this guy will be better than the usual cronyism of the most blatant kind-writers who only review books by their friends. We'll see whether he consistently writes about B.C. books or not.
BCBW: So are you mellowing with age? MOORE: I hope not. I've written stuff that would raise welts on a rock, but that's usually for reviews of over-hyped books by overrated American and British writers. I've only taken bike chains to the shins of Canadian writers when they're running a con so calculated or clumsy it insults the reader. So aside from the occasional middle-aged erectile dysfunction, no, I'm not getting softer.
BCBW: Where can you learn to be a good critic?
MOORE: Some writers would argue there's no such thing as a good critic. I only got into writing criticism because The Sun had all this Canadian poetry and fiction around. No staff writer would touch it with sterile gloves. Reporters like to review non-fiction books. I guess it makes a change from the fiction they write all day.
BCBW: Nobody loves a critic. So tell me about your domestic situation.
MOORE: Being Mr. Mom has certainly changed the way I regard women writers from the generation just before mine. How Alice Munro and Margaret Laurence did it when it was "Sure, write, honey, as long as the housework is done, the kids bathed, martinis chilled at five-thirty and dinner on the table at six" I can't imagine. Anyone who says "She's just a housewife" in my hearing better have his BC Med paid up. Between housework, school, soccer practice and swimming lessons, I skim women's mags for recipe suggestions and household hints. I skip articles about "Multiple Orgasms That Will Make His Forehead Cave In" and such. With kids around 'multiple orgasm' is an oxymoron. A dry bed without a child tucked between you, or being mutually awake and energetic, is an event as frequent as a full solar eclipse. But really, this time with the kids is a gift Mary gave me, one most men never get. When I finally drag my ass to the desk in the mouse hours, I may look bushed, but I'm. the cat that got the cream. 1-896860-87-7

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Finely rendered beef fat. Widely used in Argentinian cooking. The beef fat (suet) should be clean with only small amounts of meat on it. BTW, this is the type of fat that made the "original" McDonald's french fries so different. For 2" vegetable oil in a deep skillet, add 4 Tbs. of pella. You will be surprised at the difference.... A note on safety: You must watch this very carefully. Any time fat and water are combined, there is always the possibility of an explosion (of sorts.)Keep the heat steady, make sure your pan distributes it evenly and watch the process carefully. I have had the whole thing just go "bloop" and spray melted fat and water all over every surface in the kitchen. A clean kitchen is a nice thing, but not when it's because of an accident.
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- Place in a very heavy pan over medium heat.
- After around 30 minutes, the meat bits should begin to brown.
- Reduce heat to low, scrape the pan, turning fat.
- Add water. (be careful with this. do it slowly to make sure everything doesn't blow -- ).
- Simmer until fat is completely rendered, anywhere from 15 minutes to 2 hours.
- Very high quality, pure fat will render more quickly.
- Strain into jar or small bowl and let cool.
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Tuesday 30 January 2007
It was Tuesday, under the sign of Aquarius. The US president was George W. Bush (Republican).
In that special week of January people in US were listening to Irreplaceable by Beyonce.
In UK A Moment Like This by Leona Lewis was in the top 5 hits.
while The Best Life Diet by Bob Greene was one of the best selling books.
On TV people were watching Jacob's Cross.
If you liked videogames you were probably playing CSI: Hard Evidence or Culpa Innata.
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- Windows Vista, the latest version of the Microsoft Windows operating system is released worldwide to consumers. Several security flaws are detected within the first few hours of its release. (PC World Australia)
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9ct yellow gold J. W. Benson pocket watch working and in very good condition 75.70 grams
18ct half hunter cased lever pocket watch white enamel dial by J W Benson, London 3/4 plate No103086 with original display box
French black slate mantle clock of architectural form, having green marble inserts, Roman numerals & an enamel face dial. Retailed for J.W. Benson, Ludgate Hill, with a pendulum. Condition: good, needs a service. Height 22 cm
A sterling silver half hunter pocket watch by J.W. Benson, key wind and set, circular white enamel dial with Roman numerals, subsidiary seconds dial at six, engine turned sterling silver case, hallmarked, with original box. Condition: Presents in very good
A fine Victorian gold Consular case pocket watch, 1879, hallmarked case London 18ct gold with three quarter plate fusee and chain drive lever movement N.33815. Signed J. W. Benson 25 old Bond Street, London. Enamel dial with 'Up and down' in good order. Di
A gilt brass grand sonnerie carriage clock with alarm, French, retailed J W Benson, London, late 19th century the gorge case with swing handle above and bevelled glass panels, the white enamelled dial with Roman numerals, with subsidiary alarm dial below,
J. W. Benson 'Ludgate' English hallmarked sterling silver Victorian pocket watch keywound half hunter, a white dial with black Roman numerals, no. 75404, patent 75404. London, 1898, maker James William Benson condition good to fair, needs a service, some t
9ct yellow gold, J W Benson, half hunter gents pocket watch, early 20th century Birmingham assay marks top wind movement white enamel dial with subsidiary second hand. Diameter 50mm
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J.W. Benson, the Doctor's field watch, 18ct yellow gold keyless wind full hunter pocket watch, case number 856, 'By Warrant To The Late Queen Victoria', includes a display case, total weight of 116 grams
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Friday, June 17, 2016
Dear VHES Families,
We are pleased to share that based on the responses we received from our BASES (Before and After School Extended Services) Program survey, VHES will be offering the BASES program for the 2016/17 school year.
As you can imagine there are a number of logistical items to put into place to ensure the program is up and running for the start of school.
Registration opens June 27, 2016 for families who are planning to enroll in VHES BASES. All BASES site programs are first come, first served until we reach capacity. If we reach capacity, a waitlist will be created.
So, time is of the essence, please make your plans to enroll today by following these steps.
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Call the BASES Program Office, Kim Haupt, Program Technician (951) 506-7061 to schedule your registration appointment. Please NO walk in's. The office staff is out assisting at the summer program sites and we don't want to miss you.
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The majority of the time when you're asked to provide notary services, the circumstances will be clear-cut and you have no concerns either notarizing a document – or declining to because it would be a violation of jurisdictional rules. However, there are times when a notary public may face unusual requests, such as asking for a copy certification of a record or identification paperwork. You should always contact the official agency that issues and maintains your notary credentials, but some background can help you understand what to do when a customer presents a document that you're unsure about.
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A Guide to Notarizing for Physically Impaired SignersNovember 9, 2016
Posted by Clay Mason in General, Notary Tips
The majority of the time, your job as a notary public is straightforward and there are few issues with checking for signatory identification, reviewing the documents and assessing willingness to sign. However, many notary professionals will be faced with a person who is unable to sign due to some physical impairment. You may have doubts about whether you can go forward with the notarial act under the circumstances, but the law in most states does make concessions for such a situation. There are multiple ways to notarize a signature and still stay within the confines of your jurisdiction's law. Here is a look at a few options.
How Much Does It Cost to Get a Notary?September 28, 2016
Posted by Clay Mason in General
A notary public is a professional granted credentials by state government to act as a witness to the execution of important documents, to reduce the risk of fraud in certain transactions. Typically, paperwork related to transfers of real estate, estate planning documents, powers of attorney and some loan documentation will require a notary public seal. If you require notary services often, you probably have questions about the cost of a notary public, especially if your needs are ongoing. There are a few factors to consider when looking at how much it costs to retain a notary professional.
Notaries for International AdoptionJuly 20, 2016
Posted by Clay Mason in General
Many people are aware of the notarization requirements to complete a power of attorney, sell or buy real estate, obtain a loan, or execute a will. If you're like many others, you may not be familiar with the strict standards set in place by the US government and foreign nations when couples are seeking an international adoption. In many ways, an adoption is among the most enjoyable reasons to retain a notary professional. It's rewarding because a child become part of a new family. However, there are some stringent requirements that make an international adoption challenging. Here's what you need to know if you're considering adopting a child from another country – or if you're a notary professional looking to get involved with international adoptions.
Federal Law on International Adoptions
Because an international adoption takes place across national borders, the US Department of State is involved with the process. In general, documents used in conjunction with international adoptions – or any international transaction – must be "authenticated" or "legalized" before they're considered valid in another country. The process typically involves placement of seals or stamps, possibly including notarization. Paperwork that may be involved for an international adoption includes:
- Powers of attorney;
- Birth, death and marriage certifications;
- Affidavits, oaths and affirmations, particularly those appearing on application materials;
- Deeds; and,
- Other legal records related to the adoption transaction.
The specifics needed for authentication depend on the governing law of the foreign country, but your adoption is likely to follow one of two proceedings:
- Home Country is a Signatory to The Hague Convention. Obtaining a special apostille certificate will generally meet the authentication requirements for an international adoption.
- Home Country is not a Signatory: If the home country of the child you want to adopt isn't a signatory to The Hague Convention, which covers adoptions, you may need to go through the "chain authentication method" where you literally follow a document through various phases of validity.
- For notarized documents, you must follow the proper procedures according to your state's laws on authentications.
- Documents at the state level, such as those that originate in a state court or are maintained by the state, must be authenticated by your Secretary of State's office. The Secretary of State's office is also responsible for verifying the authentication of notarized documents listed above.
- Documents issued by federal agencies must be certified by the US Department of State Authentications Office.
- Any documents under seal of a federal court must be first verified by the Justice Management Division of the federal court system. From there, they must also be authenticated by the US Department of State Authentications Office as mentioned above.
- A foreign embassy located in the US is usually the last link in the chain authentication method. A consulate or embassy can only authenticate the seal of the US Department of State, which is why there are various steps before you can obtain the final, properly executed document for an international adoption.
The Role of a Notary Professional in International Adoptions
The notary public's job when executing documents related to international adoptions does not differ greatly from other transactions. As a state-appointed official, a notary serves as an impartial witness in performing tasks intended to deter fraud that might otherwise be widespread in the execution of critical documents. In the context of international adoptions, the role of a notary is to:
- Follow the laws and rules of the state where they're commissioned, without inserting personal judgment or discretion into the process.
- Verify the identities of the parties who are signing important documents, such as the records required to complete an international adoption within the confines of the law.
- Ensure that the parties are signing through their own free will, and without intimidation.
- Make sure the people signing a document are aware of the contents and the overall transaction – though a notary cannot express on opinion of the material itself.
- At times, the laws of a state may require a notary to place the signer under oath to affirm the truth of the statements contained in the documents.
The duty of impartiality is a key component of a notary professional's responsibilities. They cannot act when they have a personal interest in the transaction or documents, and they cannot refuse services based on up race, ethnicity, religion, politics and other factors.
Requirements of the Notary Public
In order to properly take on the role of a notary and perform the functions the job requires, a notary public must abide by certain standards. As with most tasks related to notary services, the exact requirements are defined by state law. However, there are certain elements that are common across most jurisdictions.
- The signers of all documents required to be notarized must be present before the notary when executing.
- A notary public should review the documents for make sure it contains the necessary language for certification purposes. Scanning the paperwork will also help identify blank spaces or incomplete information.
- The notary public must verify the identity of the signatories, which usually is accomplished through checking state issued ID. The notary professional will also assess willingness to sign.
- Once all parties have signed, the notary public is required to complete the notary verification within the document, including the date and seal.
- In some states, a notary should also record the transaction in a journal.
Certain additional rules apply when an international adoption is involved:
- In many states, a notary should have more than a year remaining before their commission expires. This is because it can take several months for officials in the child's home country to review all the necessary documentation.
- Some adoption agencies may require documents to be embossed, regardless of state requirements for a photocopy-able ink stamp.
- All documentation is subject to review and approval by your state Secretary of State or other government agency, in order to obtain the apostille or other authentication paperwork. This process is intended to verify that the notary public has a valid, unexpired commission in the appropriate jurisdiction.
Choosing a Notary Service
Finding the right notary service for any important transaction is important, but it may be even more critical when dealing with an international adoption. If documentation is incomplete or contains errors, improper notarization can actually delay the process – or even result in denials. Therefore, you should look for services that have obtained the proper credentials and training in your state. It's also essential to understand how notary professionals charge for their services.
It's often useful to consider mobile notary services to assist you with notarization for an international adoption. There are a number of benefits that make a mobile notary public a wise decision:
- You'll Save Time: A notary in an international adoption must verify the identities of multiple signatories; these individuals must be present during execution and supply proof of identification. A mobile notary service can be onsite as necessary to expedite the process.
- You'll Save Money: When you save time, you save money – because your time has value. Instead of spending a day traveling to a notary's office to obtain authentications, you can have the professional come to your home or office.
- You Still Get the Same Reliable Service: A mobile notary public has the same qualifications and training as any notary public in your state. You'll never have to worry about the quality of the work or whether the job was completed in full. The only difference is that you schedule a mobile notary public in advance so they can accommodate your schedule.
The international adoption process requires certain authentication of the documents involved, which means you must rely on a notary public that has the credentials and training to handle these transactions. Choosing the right notary professional can make or break the process so look for companies that know the relevant rules and provide top customer care, including the mobile services that make your life easier.
Can Notaries Give Legal Advice?June 29, 2016
Posted by Clay Mason in General, Notary Tips
You're likely aware that notary services play a part in the execution of important documents related to home mortgages, car loans and in estate planning. Due to the legal nature of these transactions, you might assume that a notary public has the expertise to provide advice regarding the laws that govern the rights of the parties. However, it's important to understand the role of a notary professional, and what they can and cannot do.
Limitations on Providing Legal Advice:
The duties of a notary public are clearly defined by statute in every state and, while the laws may vary by jurisdiction, a notary is only legally allowed to provide certain acts. Any action taken by a notary that constitutes exercising judgment or direction may be considered the unauthorized practice of law: offering legal services without being licensed as an attorney. It's a fine line, as many of the documents that require notary services are legal in nature – a signer that asks a simple question might get a notary public in trouble. Some examples include:
- Offering legal advice or saying what a law means;
- Drafting or assisting a signer in drafting a document;
- Offering advice as to the proper notarization process to perform in executing a document;
- Providing a legal form or recommending that a certain document or form should be used for a specific transaction;
- Representing a person in a courtroom or legal proceeding; and,
- Charging a fee for what amounts to legal work.
How a Notary Public Can Avoid Unauthorized Practice of Law:
There are ways that a notary public can avoid being accused of offering legal advice, while still assisting signatories with execution of documents.
- The notary should set proper expectations with the signers of a document, clearly explaining their role and what they can and cannot do in providing notary services.
- A notary public can explain what documents they can notarize and what notary actions they take with respect to each type of document. For instance, a notary can explain the differences between an affidavit and an acknowledgment; however, the signers (or licensed attorneys) must still choose the document they'll be signing.
- The notary can refer signers to an attorney if they have questions or would like to know more about the legal impact of the document they're executing.
Job Duties of a Notary Signing Agent:
The role of a notary public is to verify the identity of a person signing a document and ensure they're signing under their free will. A notary signing agent may assist with the execution of documents related to real estate, and their role is more involved. The notary signing agent is allowed by law to review an entire loan package with borrowers who are obtaining a mortgage, ensuring that all signatures are in the right place and notarized as required by law.
Whether you require a notary public or a notary signing agent will depend on the transaction, your circumstances and the laws of your state. It's essential to consider your needs when looking at options for notary services, so you're sure to find the right fit. You should also seek out a notary professional that provides top customer service and can assist you with proper execution of documents.
Can a Notary Certify a Copy of a Passport or a Driver's License?June 22, 2016
Posted by Clay Mason in General
Many people are traveling outside the US for both business and pleasure trips, and they must abide by the laws of various countries when crossing international borders. As we become more mobile, certifications of certain identity documents are necessary – including notary certification of passports and state-issued documents, like driver's licenses and identification cards. While you might be generally aware of the role of a notary public, it's important to understand how notarization of these documents is handled.
General Rules on Notary Copy Certification:
When travel requires you to submit "a notarized copy" of your passport or government issued identification card, the term refers to a notary copy certification. Whether you can obtain a copy certification for these documents depends on the laws of the state where you reside. Please note that publicly recorded documents cannot be notary copy certified in any state. These would include birth and marriage certificates, certificates of naturalization/citizenship and records maintained by government offices. However, passports and government issued IDs do not fall under this rule.
States Where Copy Certification is Allowed:
In some states, a notary public does have the power to issue a notary copy certification of an ID document, including passports and authorized identification cards. Where allowed, the notary professional must follow the rules governing notarial activities within their state. Typically, this will require the notary public to verify the identity of a person presenting the copy of the passport or ID and supply the notarial seal.
States Where Copy Certification is Prohibited:
If you live in a state where notarial certification is not allowed, there are a couple of options that a notary public may offer – though these are not considered a notary copy certification.
- Request to Federal Government: You can contact the US Department of State Foreign Affairs (USDOSFA) obtain a copy of your passport records. When you submit your request, you'll receive:
- A cover letter verifying your birth place and date;
- Your original passport application with color photo;
- An official certificate bearing the seal of the USDOSFA, with a signature of the US Secretary of State that certified that the documents constitute a true and correct copy of your passport records.
- Sworn Statement of Requestor: You can present an affidavit along with your passport, wherein you swear, under oath and before a notary public, that the passport is a true and correct copy. It's important to keep in mind that the notary public is only notarizing the affidavit and your signature: He/she is not providing a notarized copy of your passport.
Whether you can use the services of a notary public to certify your US passport or state-issued identification will depend on the laws of your state. If you do live in a jurisdiction where a notary public can legally certify these documents, you should choose the right professional to handle your transaction. Look for notary services that are dedicated to providing quality customer care and know the laws regarding proper execution of passports and state IDs.
How Mobile Notaries Save You Money & TimeJune 15, 2016
Posted by Clay Mason in General
Some of the most important transactions you'll be a part of in your lifetime require the services of a notary public, including the purchase of a home, executing a will and creating powers of attorney. But when you consider the physical location where you need these notary services, you can see how the situation can be quite inconvenient. Fortunately, some companies offer mobile notary services when you need to execute critical documents and it's impractical to go offsite. Here are some of the benefits
Mobile Notary Services Save You Time:
A notary's job is to verify the identity of the parties signing documents, which requires all signatories to physically appear and offer proof of identification. For certain paperwork – such as signing healthcare directives when a person is in the hospital – it's not possible to do so. Other times, it's just inconvenient for all parties to go onsite at a notary's office, such as when you're purchasing a car. A mobile notary public can be where you need them to be, according to your schedule.
When You Save Time, You Save Money:
When you think about the value of your time, you can see how mobile notary services save you money. Instead of traveling across town to have your will notarized, you can hire a mobile notary public to come to your home or office. Rather than dealing with traffic and losing on business opportunities, you can retain a notary to visit you to handle the notarization process – which typically takes only a few minutes, as compared to the hour or more that you'd spend in your car.
Services Offered by a Mobile Notary Public:
A traveling notary has the same credentials and qualifications as any notary public; the only difference is that you arrange for their services in advance so they can be onsite when you need them. You'll still get the best service, including attention to detail, following proper notarization process for your state and answering any questions you might have. You'll also have the peace of mind of an insurance policy for any errors or omissions.
Choosing a Mobile Notary Service:
As with any professional service you might retain, it's important that you research your mobile notary properly. Look for companies that employ notaries with the proper credentials and training for your state. You'll also want a full explanation of the rates charged by a mobile service, such as whether the fees are hourly or on a flat fee basis – and whether you'll have to pay for transportation/mileage.
Mobile notary services save you time and money when you need to notarize important documents, but the circumstances mean it's impractical or impossible to head to a notary's office. Plus, it's easy to arrange for a mobile notary public – whether you need a one-time service or would like to work out a long-term relationship. When your situation calls for a traveling notary public, make sure to hire a service that possesses the proper qualifications and will deliver quality customer care.
Legal Responsibilities of a Notary PublicJune 8, 2016
Posted by Clay Mason in General, Notary Tips
There are a number of transactions that require documents to be notarized by a certified notary public, from mortgages and car loans to will and powers of attorney. Considering the importance of these types of paperwork, you likely have questions about the legal impact of obtaining notarization. The laws regarding legal responsibilities of a notary public vary depending on the state, but there are some common factors.
Under certain circumstances, a signer is required to formally declare their acknowledgement of execution of a document. This means that the signatory:
- Understands the contents and intent of the paperwork;
- Informs the witnesses that the signature is his/her own; and,
- Signs the documents under free will and without coercion.
Documents that usually require a notary to obtain acknowledgement are deeds, powers of attorney, agreements that involve real estate and estate plans. A notary public can do so by making a statement as the signatory is executing the document, such as:
"Do you acknowledge or declare that you understand the contents of this document and have signed it of your own free will, without any coercion?"
Oath & Affirmation:
Some documents require the signer to swear to a notary that the contents are true. This constitutes a pledge to verify the statements made in the document, typically within a written affidavit where the signatory has supplied certain facts. Documents filed with a court commonly require that a litigant swear under oath that the statements made within are true and correct.
As with an acknowledgment, the notary must make a statement as the document is being signed, such as:
"Do you swear/affirm under the penalties of perjury, that the information contained in this document is the truth?"
Lawful Notarization: Key Elements
There are critical elements of a notarization in order to ensure the notary services are considered legally sufficient.
- The signatory to the document must be physically present before the notary public. The purpose for physical presence is so the notary can properly assess the signer's understanding of his/her actions and willingness to sign.
- The person signing must be personally known to the signatory, which typically requires the notary public to review a government issued ID.
- The document being signed and notarized must be an original, i.e., is completely unsigned before presentation to the notary. Any copies of a document that include a photocopy of a signature cannot be notarized because they would not be considered original.
- There must be notarial language demonstrating that the notarial act occurred contemporaneously with the execution of the document, such as "Subscribed and sworn to before me this [date]."
- The notary is required to apply their notarial seal alongside the notarial language.
It's critical that you have an understanding about the legal responsibilities of a notary public and the role these professionals play when you're executing important documents. As such, you should make sure to choose the right notary services to suit your needs. When considering your options to retain a notary public or notary signing agent, look for those that provide quality customer care and professionalism to ensure proper execution of relevant documents.
Using a Notary Service to Execute Loan Documents on High End CarsJune 1, 2016
Posted by Clay Mason in General
Notary Services for High End Cars
As an auto dealer, your revenue is driven by sales and your time is best spent on the floor working with customers. The last thing you want to do during a busy day is chase down a fraudster who supplied false information to secure a loan on a high end car. Identity theft and fraud cost US businesses over $50 billion a year, and it's relatively easy for shysters to create false identification documents to obtain financing. Using a notary service for car loans greatly reduces the risk of fraud and streamlines the loan process. Here's what you need to know.
Insurance Against Fraud:
The primary reason to use auto notary services is to reduce fraud and it's the notarization process that achieves this goal. There are five tasks a notary public will complete:
- Ensuring that parties are physically present;
- Scanning the documents to make sure they're complete;
- Verifying the signers' identity and ensuring they're signing through their own free will;
- Recording the transaction in their journal (in some states); and,
- Applying the notarial seal and certification.
When the auto notary public accomplishes these tasks, there is almost zero possibility of the presence of fraud. Therefore, retaining a notary professional to notarize all documents related to the purchase of a high end car is a type of insurance policy to ensure your dealership doesn't suffer losses due to fraud.
Notarizing Vehicle Title:
Notarization requirements vary by state, but there are several jurisdictions where you'll need the services of an auto notary public as part of the sale process or when accepting a trade-in vehicle. Even where not legally required, it's smart to retain a notary professional. Doing so ensures you're not stuck with unfortunate circumstances and upset customers, such as:
- You take possession of a vehicle for a customer's trade-in value, but the title isn't clear. You cannot sell this car to another customer, so you've lost the entire value.
- A customer who has made a purchase returns because there are questions as to their title and ownership of a vehicle. You're probably legally required to return their money or otherwise reimburse them.
In both cases, you've likely lost a customer – and your reputation suffers when they spread the word about poor service at your dealership.
Offsite Notary Services:
Of course, it's impractical to head to a notary public's office every time you sell a car or accept one for trade-in. Fortunately, there are nationwide mobile notary public services so you can complete notarization onsite at your dealership.
When you use an auto notary public to execute loan documents on high end cars, you reduce the risk of fraud and can save your dealership thousands. Plus, you save yourself the time and hassle of having to track down fraudsters to recover vehicles or make insurance claims for high end vehicles that were procured by fraud. Make sure you choose the right auto notary services by retaining a company that provides top customer care and professionalism.
Why We Need Notary Services in the Internet AgeMay 25, 2016
Posted by Clay Mason in General, Uncategorized
Notary Services for the Internet Age
Advancements in technology have enabled us to move beyond a simple purchase of a product online. These days, internet users are able to arrange a home mortgage, obtain a car loan, draft a will and complete other transactions that we never thought would be possible a few years ago. However, despite the ease of handling business online, there are still legal standards that require notary services to execute relevant paperwork. Plus, there are a number of reasons that you should consider retaining a notary public – even if it's not required by law. Here's why we still need notary services in the internet age.
The Notary Public's Role:
A notary public is a person appointed by state government to act as an impartial witness in the execution of important documents. The intent of notarization is to deter fraud by those signing paperwork, so proper verification of identity is a key task for notary services. A notary also assesses the signatory's willingness to sign the document without threats or intimidation, and ensures that the signer is aware of the contents of the paperwork.
When looking at the functions of a notary public, you can see why the role is still essential in the Internet Age: These tasks must be performed by the notary while in the physical presence of the signatory. Obviously, this isn't the case for online transactions, so notary services aren't going away.
A Notary Public May Be Required by Law:
There are certain documents that must be notarized by law, even if the majority of the transaction, negotiations and communications take place online. The exact requirements vary by state, but you'll likely need notary services to execute:
- Documents related to the conveyance of a real estate, including the mortgage, deed and any other agreements;
- Wills, trusts and certain estate planning documents;
- Prenuptial agreements;
- Structured settlement documents;
- Powers of attorney for property;
- Healthcare powers of attorney; and,
- Others according to state law.
Other Times to Consider Notary Services:
Fraud is widespread in online transactions, so there are situations where you might retain a notary public to ensure a document signer is who they claim to be. Retaining a notary professional would be useful in such online transactions as:
- The purchase/sale of a vehicle, to verify title and ownership;
- Online transactions for the purchase/sale of expensive products;
- Agreements for personal loans; and,
- Business agreements.
In general, consider retaining the services of a notary public whenever the risk of fraud is present – whether online or not.
The convenience and speed of completing transactions online appeal to many people who want to transact business via the internet. But it's important to understand that legal requirements for notary services don't go away simply because documents can be executed online. There are also benefits to retaining a notary – even when not required under the law – in order to protect yourself from fraud. Contact a notary public directly for more information on the laws in your state and other requirements for completing online transactions.


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BartelX wrote:
I personally didn't need it since I was a prot pally and main tanked everything, but meh.
You're welcome to tank me any time. :P
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To me, a threat meter in that situation just makes it more boring and easier. FFXIV is easy enough already. =/
I'm kind of neutral on this. It really depends on what they do to build on the fact you have a threat meter that will decide whether it's a good design choice or not.
Yeah, I suppose so. I just can't really fathom a reason at this point that it would be absolutely necessary. I guess we'll just have to wait and see.


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After a narrow vote in the Senate on March 6, the so-called "blacklisting" rule that sought to force federal contractors to disclose previous labor-law violations has all but been eliminated.
President Trump is expected to sign a resolution to undo the Fair Pay and Safe Workplaces Executive Order, which former President Obama introduced in 2014. As part of the executive order, employers bidding for federal contracts worth at least $500,000 were required to disclose any of 14 established violations of workplace protections during the previous three years.
The House on February 2 voted 236-187 to repeal the federal contractor disclosure requirement. The more recent Senate vote was 49-48 to undo the requirement.


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GlencoreXstrata Sells Las Bambas Mine to Chinese Consortium
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The deal, one of China's biggest mining acquisitions in recent years, follows months of tortuous negotiations over how much the copper project is worth. In a short statement Sunday evening, Glencore said it had agreed to sell its entire interest in Las …
UPDATE 3-Glencore Xstrata sells copper mine to Chinese consortium for $5.85 blnReuters UK
Glencore sells $6bn mine to make peace with ChineseThe Times (subscription)
Peruvian copper project, Las Bambas sold to Chinese investorsThe Globe and Mail
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Has Fidel Castro's death changed anything in the country?
Daisy Ortiz,
Spanish Editor
July 12, 2017
Filed under Blog, Students Abroad, Study Abroad: Cuba
On Nov. 25, 2016, Cubans celebrated with pots and pans in the streets of Miami, joyful of what they thought would be a turning point for their homeland, Cuba. In the United States, we received the news right away and stopped transmitting other programs to talk about the death of Fidel Cas...
Oakland jazz festival honors Malcolm X
Mat Weber,
May 24, 2017
Filed under Arts & Life, Features, Showcase
The 17th annual Malcolm X Jazz Arts festival took place in Oakland on Saturday, filling San Antonio Park with music, spoken word, local artists, community activists, and a variety of other events. The free festival was originally started in 2000 by the East Side Arts Alliance, a nonprofit community cultural ...
Good riddance to the quarter system at CSUEB
Tishauna Carrell,
Staff Writer
May 17, 2017
Filed under Campus, Opinion, Showcase
I came to CSUEB straight from high school in 2012. I grew up in Southern California and chose CSUEB to get away from home and experience being on my own. I came straight from a semester school, so I didn't really understand what the quarter system was. I just knew that for some odd reason, I started ...
East Bay brings innovation to campus
Tishauna Carrell,
Staff Writer
March 1, 2017
Filed under Campus, Features
More than 200 Cal State East Bay students dressed in professional attire with business cards in hand and rushed to hear local business owners give advice on how to creatively apply technology to their businesses at the first Innovate East Bay event on Feb. 25. The entrepreneurship and innovation fair on ...
Proposition 58 deserves a yes vote
Briana Megid,
UC Davis Senior
October 30, 2016
Filed under Letter to Editor, Opinion, Politics
I am an Argentinian-American dual citizen, and like many first-generation Americans, my first language was Spanish. I learned English in the San Fran- cisco public school system, and speak Spanish at home. Multilingual education was essentially outlawed in California public schools in 1998,...
Letter to the Editor
Ryan Tayahua,
CSUEB Senior
October 19, 2016
Filed under Letter to Editor, Opinion, Politics
There are a ton of candidates and ballot measures vying for our attention this election season. But one in particular Proposition 55 deserves a closer look, and a yes vote. While it may seem that Prop 55, the California Children's Education and Health Care Protection Act, would only impact K-1...
California suffering from teacher shortage
Maira Sanchez,
September 21, 2016
Filed under Metro, Showcase
California has experienced a teacher shortage for the better part of a decade, as schools struggle to lure new talent into a profession that isn't viewed as lucrative, and as cost of living continues to rise statewide. Since 2013, California has the highest student-teacher ratio in the nation at 24:1...
Hayward trae la primera escuela de educacion especial en ontoño
Louis LaVenture,
Editor en Jefe
June 29, 2016
Filed under Spanish
Para muchas personas el término "necesidades especiales" puede ser extranjero. Sin embargo, la educación especial se está convirtiendo en una tendencia cada vez más popular en toda California.De acuerdo con el Departamento de Educación del Gobierno de los Estados Unidos, un niño o joven tiene...
Hayward to get first special needs school in fall
Louis LaVenture,
June 29, 2016
Filed under Metro, Showcase
For many people the term "special needs" may be foreign or confusing. However, special needs education is becoming an increasingly popular trend throughout California. According to the United States Government Department of Education, a child or young person has special educational needs if they have ...
East Bay Arts High School scheduled for closure
Ynez Adsuara,
November 12, 2015
Filed under Metro, Showcase
Outside the San Lorenzo Unified School District office, students handed out refreshments at tables that said "East Bay Arts," while several others walked around with #SAVEEBA and #EBA written on their faces to show support for their school. Inside, board members, teachers, parents and students...
CSU Chancellor supports conversion
Brianna Leahy, Contributor
September 23, 2015
Filed under Campus
The Chancellor's Office of the California State University system is set to offer potential financial support to Cal State East Bay for converting from a quarter system to a semester system. While the amount of assistance CSUEB will receive from the Chancellor's Office is unknown, it is anticipate...
Women discuss gender issues
Shannon Stroud,
Metro Editor
April 1, 2015
Filed under Metro, Showcase
On March 26, the City of Hayward held "Hayward Honors Women" for the third time at City Hall. The event featured four women with roots in Hayward who discussed gender issues and women's rights. "Events like these are important because I think it is a coming together and sharing ideas and th...


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Karnataka opens dedicated start-up cell
The Government of Karnataka has set-up a dedicated start-up cell for speeding up the implementation of theinitiatives under its start-up policy and its IT minister Priyank Kharge. This is the first time in India that a government has come up with a dedicated Start-up Cell guided by the Start-up Policy, which envisages the growth of 20,000 new start-ups, including 6,000 product start-ups, by 2020 in Karnataka.
A portal, www.startup.karnataka.gov.in, was launched to enable and educate start-ups on the State government's policies and provide access to various benefits under the policy. All technology-based start-ups thatfall under the criteria listed by the State government can register with the portal.
So let's do:
1. Name the state, which has set-up a dedicated start-up cell?


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Sunday 14 June 1925
It was Sunday, under the sign of Gemini. The US president was Calvin Coolidge (Republican).
Famous people born on this day include Barbara Hammer Avedon and David Bache.
Don Q Son of Zorro, directed by Donald Crisp, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1925
But much more happened that day: find out below..
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Which were the important events of 14 June 1925 ?
- Flag Day (United States)
- Liberation Day (Falkland Islands)
- International Weblogger's Day ? Celebration of the work of webloggers around the world
- World Blood Donor Day [7] ? Celebration of blood donation on the birthdate of Karl Landsteiner, who discovered ABO blood groups
- Roman Empire ? eighth day of the Vestalia in honor of Vesta
- Mother's Day (Afghanistan)
- United States: Birthday of the U.S. Army
Famous Birthdays:
- Barbara Hammer Avedon: Scriptwriter.
- David Bache: Designer.
- Lucien Israel: French neurologist and neuropsychiatrist, chief psychiatrist of the Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Strasbourg and a member of the Paris Freudian School until its dissolution.
- Pierre Salinger: American journalist who first came to prominence in the early 1960s as a journalistic investigator.
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Which were the top hits in that special week of June 1925 ?
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- Bessie Smith - The St. Louis Blues
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Man allegedly chopped off dog's head because it "looked at him weird"
A 28-year-old man has been charged with animal cruelty after he allegedly beheaded a dog because it "looked at him weird".
Javier Orelly was arrested after police officers found him digging a hole next to the headless remains of a dog, outside his apartment.
Neighbours reportedly called the cops when they saw hime kicking and throwing a large black dog around in front of the apartments in West Palm Beach, Florida.
Orelly allegedly told officers that he sacrificed the animal to "clense himself" after it had "looked at him weird".
Officers say they found the dog's head nearby, next to the remains of a dead duck.
Orelly now faces two counts of animal cruelty.
He is currently being held without bail pending a mental health examination.


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It's that time of year when glazed-eyed cycling fans are glued to late-night television watching sweaty fellas on two wheels toughing it out through the improbably picturesque and often impossibly steep French countryside, competing in the Tour de France.
For those of us non-cyclists, don't despair. You can get into the quintessentially French spirit of this event by providing sustenance to those devotees of the event by tempting them with a Paris-Brest.
The traditional Paris-Brest is a choux pastry creation in the shape of a bicycle wheel, filled with patisserie cream and topped with almonds and icing sugar. It was originally created in 1891, in honour of the Paris to Brest bicycle race, by a pastry cook whose shop was situated along the route. This spare wheel was filled with high-calorie cream to provide sustenance to the race participants.
The patisserie cream filling can be substituted with fresh whipped cream and strawberries, which is a lot less work and much more economical. It also gives a lighter and fresher result.
You will need a large pastry bag with a wide nozzle about 18 millimetre wide and strong arms to mix in the eggs. Alternatively, you could use an electric mixer with a dough beater to mix in the flour and eggs, being careful not to over-mix the paste. I still prefer to do the mixing with a wooden spoon - this little bit of exercise eases my guilt before indulging.
For flavour variations, add a few drops of liqueur to the cream, such as Frangelico or Kahlua. If chocolate is more your thing, you could drizzle the top with melted chocolate, then decorate with toasted almonds.
This popular dessert is found in good patisseries all over the world, but is an easy and impressive one to make at home. It's a standout sweet that will provide calorific encouragement while watching the famous race and is guaranteed to cheer on celebrations at your Tour de France parties.
Makes a 23 centimetre round pastry
150g unsalted butter
225g plain flour, sifted twice
pinch of salt
7 free-range eggs, medium size
1 tbsp caster sugar
1 extra egg, lightly beaten
30g flaked almonds
600ml pure cream
scraped vanilla bean or ½ tsp vanilla bean paste
2 tbsp caster sugar
punnet of strawberries, hulled and sliced
icing sugar for decoration
Preheat the oven to 200C. Draw a 20 centimetre circle on the back of a piece of baking paper so the circle shows through on the other side. Using a baking tray that will take the size of the paper. Spray a few dots of oil on to a baking tray to help the paper stay in place. Place the paper on the tray, pen side down.
Melt the butter with 375 millilitres of water in a saucepan, then bring it to a rolling boil. Transfer the saucepan to a heatproof surface, which will provide a non-slip surface for mixing the paste.
Add the flour all at once to the butter and water mixture in the saucepan. Add the pinch of salt. Return to the heat and beat continuously with a wooden spoon to make a smooth shiny paste that comes away from the sides of the pan. Once it does this, remove from the heat and cool for a few moments.
Beat in the seven eggs one at a time until shiny and smooth - the mixture should drop off the spoon, but not be too runny. Beat in the sugar.
Fill a pastry bag with the paste (stand the bag in a tall jug to hold it). Pipe a pastry ring over the circle guide you have drawn. Now pipe another ring of pastry directly inside this one so that you have one thick ring. Pipe another two circles on top of the first two and continue until all the choux pastry has been used. Brush the choux ring with the beaten egg and sprinkle with the flaked almonds.
Bake the choux ring for 20 minutes, then reduce the oven to 180C and bake for a further 15 to 20 minutes. Remove from the baking tray and place on a wire rack. Immediately slice the ring in half horizontally, using a serrated bread knife. Make the base twice as deep as the top. Lift off the top and scoop out any uncooked pastry from the base. Leave to cool completely.
Whip the cream, vanilla and sugar until stiff. Fill the pastry base with the cream and top with sliced strawberries. Cover with the pastry top and dust with icing sugar.
Debbie Skelton is a Canberra food writer, debsravingrecipes.blogspot.com.


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'Iron Man 3′ Trailer: Robert Downey Jr. Stars in Dark New Preview (VIDEO)
Robert Downey Jr. goes to the dark side in the first official trailer for Iron Man 3, released late Monday evening by Marvel.
Devoid of the Iron Man franchise's signature humor, the trailer instead showcases a vulnerable Tony Stark (Downey) as he attempts to pick up the pieces left by The Avengers.
"Nothing's been the same since New York," he says. "I can't sleep. And when I do, I have nightmares."
Even when he's awake, Stark appears to have his fair share of dark times ahead of him.
Among the many: his arch-nemesis Mandarin, who looks to be played to chilling effect by Oscar-winning icon Ben Kingsley.
Gwyneth Paltrow), who will hopefully steer Stark from any clear and present danger.
Iron Man 3 — which reteams Downey with his Kiss Kiss, Bang Bang director Shane Black — hits theaters in April 2013. Watch the full trailer, above.
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Round Three of Elections 2004 unfolds in 83 seats across seven states.
The NDA, which holds 40 seats, does not have much room for improvement except in Uttar Pradesh. The task for the alliance is to guard its territory and pick up new seats wherever possible to beat the hung House scare.
For the Congress, the challenge is to improve its tally of 19 on hostile ground to stay in the fight.
Uttar Pradesh
All eyes are on Uttar Pradesh, as 30 seats in the crucial heartland state go to polls.
The BJP, which believes it has not done too well in the first round in the state, is hoping to make up with more seats this time. The stakes are equally high for the Samajwadi Party and the BSP. The Congress will be hoping to sustain the revival seen in the eastern region.
In 1999, the Samajwadi Party picked up 13 of the 30 seats. The BSP followed with eight seats while the BJP got seven and the Congress two.
This time, the BJP has campaigned hard, hoping to double its tally. The party expects Muslim votes to split but the Yadav (Samajwadi) and Jatav (BSP) blocks have proved impregnable. Brahmins, Thakurs and Banias are drifting away from the party in places. But the BJPs biggest worry is to ensure a respectable turnout in urban booths, particularly in Lucknow.
The Samajwadi Party, which virtually swept the area stretching from Agra to Etawah in 1999, is battling the personal unpopularity of its MPs and a split in Muslim votes. But it is hoping Mulayam Singh Yadavs charisma will see it through.
Seats to watch: The Prime Ministers constituency, Lucknow. Lawyer Ram Jethmalani is contesting against him.
Murli Manohar Joshi is in the battle from Allahabad.
Mulayam Singh Yadav is in the field from Mainpuri and his son, Akhilesh, is fighting from Kannauj.
Madhya Pradesh
Twelve seats in the Mahakaushal region and eastern Madhya Pradesh give their verdict. In Assembly polls, this was the region that traditionally backed the Congress. Four months ago, however, the party was wiped out here as in the rest of the state. In the Lok Sabha, the BJP has been strong and at present holds nine of the 12 seats.
The Congress, which faces an uphill task, hopes to do better in this round than the next one when the remaining 17 seats will go to polls. But any difference will be marginal.
Led by Uma Bharti in the state, the BJP is riding high on the Lodhiana Express support from Lodhs and other OBCs. But the exit poll projections have cheered the Congress and it is gunning for four seats in this round.
Seat to watch: Chhindwara, where sitting MP Kamal Nath of the Congress faces a fight from Prahlad Patel of the BJP.
All 25 seats vote in the state thats the pollsters nightmare. In December, the BJP swept to power after all surveys had predicted another term for Ashok Gehlot. This time, the projections are that the BJP will improve its 1999 tally of 16 seats. After the exit poll-induced scare, the party has gone into a campaign overdrive and fielded Atal Bihari Vajpayee and L.K. Advani to address more rallies than scheduled.
The BJP is well placed here and the Congress has yet to recover from its shock rout. But two factors might alter the situation somewhat. The powerful Jat community that holds the key to seven seats and is important in another three is less enthusiastic about the BJP now. In December, they backed the party totally to oust Gehlot. Now that he is gone, the communitys opposition to the Congress, the party they have traditionally voted, has weakened. Also, government employees, who played a key role in the Congress defeat, are not enthusiastic. But the good news for the BJP is the Rajput consolidation behind the party.
Seats to watch: Dharmendra makes his debut in Bikaner.
Another debutant, Sachin Pilot, fights for his fathers seat in Dausa.
Balram Jakhar is in the contest in Churu.
Vasundhara Rajes son Dushyant Singh tests the waters in Jhalawar.
Jaswant Singhs son Manavendra is in the fray from Barmer.
The last 12 seats to vote in Bihar. These fall in the eastern and northeastern part, where the NDA has the edge over the RJD-Congress-LJP-NCP-CPM alliance. All five partners have fielded candidates.
In 1999, the Congress-RJD had not done too badly in the region, winning four of their total eight seats from here. Seven were won by the NDA.
This time, the NDA is sound in five seats and the RJD-led alliance in two. For the remaining five, the contest will be close. But it is each seat to itself, with local factors playing the decisive role.
Three Union ministers are in the fray and several criminals, including Pappu Yadav, Suraj Bhan and Ranjeet Don of the CAT paper leak, are also testing their strength.
Seat to watch: Madhepura, where Laloo Prasad Yadav will be raring to avenge his defeat at the hands of Sharad Yadav in 1999.
Two seats in Arunachal Pradesh and the lone Nagaland seat give their verdict. All three are held by the Congress, but with friendly governments in the states, the BJP stands a good chance this time.
Anantnag will have a three-cornered contest. PDP president Mehbooba Mufti is pitted against Mehboob Beg of the National Conference and Yusuf Tarigami of the CPM. The National Conference holds the seat at present.
The main fight is between Mehbooba and Mehboob. Tarigami could cut into the anti-National Conference votes.


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Tute Tuesday: How to Make a Messenger Bag
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Sun, 30 December 2012
John walks through the Top Cow releases in 2012 while Josh is stuck doing year-end inventory.
Also, we have a great clip from our January 2012 interview with Tim Seeley, writer of the Witchblade ongoing series.
We send out thanks to Westfield Comics and Drive Thru Comics for their sponsorship this year.
Thanks for listening, and Happy New Year!
Direct download: Episode_66_-_Top_Cow_2012_Recap.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 10:05am PDT
Sun, 16 December 2012
The guys pop open a Voodoo Doughnuts Maple Bacon Ale and enjoy some two-bite mini cinnamon rolls. Then Josh highlights some of the best collections put out by Top Cow in 2012. The list comes just in time for your end-of-year gift giving.
Following that, we talk about some of the cracks in the Top Cow Universe, mainly some of the interesting things going on in Jackie's world in the Darkness title.
We finish with a plug for a book you should be supporting on Kickstarter: Bad Karma. Headed up by Darkness Artist Jeremy Haun, Bad Karma features some great artists (including the previous Darkness scribe, Phil Hester!)
Direct download: Episode_65_-_2012_Top_Books_and_Mysteries.mp3
Category:Official Top Cow Podcast -- posted at: 3:39pm PDT
Sun, 2 December 2012
Managing Editor Bryan Rountree joins Josh and John for some great Top Cow insider talk. We cover just about all of the Top Cow books coming out, especially Aphrodite IX and Ravine. Bryan gives a look into working at the Top Cow offices, and he gives us the scoop on working with several of our favorite creators.
Doughnuts are from the Copp's Bakery, which were a failing attempt at an Apple Fritter.
Direct download: Episode_64_-_Bryan_Rountree.mp3
Category:Official Top Cow Podcast -- posted at: 5:55am PDT
Sun, 18 November 2012
Darkness artist Jeremy Haun joins us for some serious process discussion. We talk Darkness, the Beauty, and collaborating with other creators. Then, Josh and Jeremy get into some great LEGO discussions!
Direct download: Episode_63_-_Jeremy_Haun_Talks_Darkness_and_More.mp3
Category:Official Top Cow Podcast -- posted at: 6:43am PDT
Sun, 4 November 2012
John and Josh jump back into Artifacts with an in-depth look at the latest story arc, Phantoms of the Heart. This three-issue story focuses on the Heart Stone in the new Universe as created by Jackie. We are finding that this artifact is very important to the Top Cow Universe. Perhaps more important that we first believed. We dig into previous appearances, including Witchblade 137 and Artifacts 9. We also spend a little time talking about the Necromancer and the demon Mali.
Josh also takes us through some of the announcements at the recent Top Cow Panel at New York Comic Con.
Doughnuts today are from Dunkin' Donuts.
Thanks to Drive Thru Comics for their sponsorship and for providing books for today's episode.
Direct download: Episode_62_-_Artifacts_-_The_Heart_Stone.mp3
Category:Official Top Cow Podcast -- posted at: 4:42am PDT
Tue, 16 October 2012
Top Cow founder and CEO Marc Silvestri joins Josh to take a deep look at Cyber Force #1. There is a lot of process talk, along with some good story nuggets, so you'll want to listen! There are some mild spoilers here and there, but the book will be easy to get on October 17 so you can read it before listening!
This episode is sponsored by . . . TOP COW PRODUCTIONS, of course!
Get to your Local Comic Shop to pick up your copy of Cyber Force #1. It's available FREE to you! Supplies in your local shop might be limited, so you should get there as soon as possible!
Direct download: Episode_61_-_Marc_Silvestri_talks_Cyber_Force.mp3
Category:Official Top Cow Podcast -- posted at: 3:05pm PDT
Sun, 7 October 2012
Top Cow letterer Troy Peteri hangs out with the guys to talk process, prospects, and Top Cow projects. We also delve into topics like halloween, spinner racks, and spandex. Also look for a couple good "she said" jokes. It's just like hanging out at your LCS!
If you will be at New York Comic Con, be sure to stop by the Top Cow Booth. Some great Top Cow creators will be on hand, and Troy will also drop by regularly. Seek him out!
Direct download: Episode_60_-_Troy_Peteri.mp3
Category:Official Top Cow Podcast -- posted at: 8:36am PDT
Sun, 23 September 2012
Are you ready to work for Top Cow? Matt Hawkins talks about what you need to know to jump into the Top Cow Talent Hunt. Top Cow is looking to put together a team of writer and artist for a one-shot or limited series taking place within the Top Cow Universe.
If you won't be entering the hunt, this show will still have plenty of Top Cow clues and information moving forward. Plus, we wrap up the show kicking around some of the crossover wish list posts from our friends and listeners!
Direct download: Episode_59_-_Talent_Hunt_with_Matt_Hawkins.mp3
Category:Official Top Cow Podcast -- posted at: 6:15am PDT
Sat, 8 September 2012
Are you caught up on your Top Cow reading? Then Josh and John have a reading list for you! The guys walk through some of the more notable crossovers with other publishers, including Marvel, DC, and Dynamite. Crossovers have been a fun practice since the early days of Top Cow, and you might be surprised at some of the stories that are out there.
If you stick around after the close of the show, you'll get a bonus walk-through of Magdalena/Daredevil (previously featured in episode 17 of Doughnuts and Top Cow).
You can pick up many of these great crossover titles at the Top Cow Store and at Westfield Comics Online.
Doughnuts were sour cream donut holes from PDQ. Eat your heart out, Jimmy P.S. Hayes.
Music is Donut Man, by the Dickies.
Direct download: Episode_58_-_Crossovers_with_Other_Publishers.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 9:36am PDT
Sun, 26 August 2012
John and Josh dig deeply into Think Tank #1, providing a story synopsis and plenty of opinion. Mainly, our opinion is that you should be reading this book!
Doughnuts this episode are fresh rings from Super Target. We have a bonus beer today, as well: Rocky's Revenge Bourbon Brown from Tyranena Brewery in Lake Mills, WI.
Thanks go out to Drive Thru Comics, where you can pick up Think Tank #1 for only $1.99!
Thanks go to Westfield Comics, with two retail locations in Madison and a great website for your pre-orders.
Direct download: Episode_57_-_Think_Tank_Review.mp3
Category:Official Top Cow Podcast -- posted at: 7:06am PDT
Sun, 12 August 2012
Josh and John chow on apple fritters and dig into the Darkness run by David Hine and Jeremy Haun. These guys are sick, twisted, and AMAZING! John covers his list of why you should be reading Darkness these days, and Josh corrects him when necessary.
We're also visited by the ultimate Darkness fan . . . Royce Viso, also known as Duckness on the boards. Royce goes back to Day 1 with the Darkness, and he has an amazing collection of Darkness art and items. Royce has also kicked off a You Tube series about the Darkness. Check it out!
Doughnuts are from People's Bakery, some nice sized apple fritters. Even though they seem to be "Day Olds," they still rank pretty high in the doughnut hierarchy.
Stay tuned for news on our new contest. Win some signed stuff, including Darkness Origins Vol. 1 signed by Marc Silvestri!
Direct download: Episode_56_-_Darkness_Talk_and_a_VisitFrom_Duckness.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 6:34am PDT
Sun, 29 July 2012
Marc Silvestri and Matt Hawkins drop by to talk comics! Top Cow shocked the industry once again by expanding the Kickstarter model to take on the role of publisher. The planned result: awesome comics that get distributed FREE in the direct market! Supporters have the chance to join the publishing endeavor while collecting some incredible incentives. Marc and Matt describe the premiums available for the support levels.
Despite the business discussion, there's plenty of comic talk, including clues about what to expect from Cyber Force and the rest of the Top Cow Universe!
The episode was too packed for doughnuts, although Josh did pine away for an apple fritter . . .
Direct download: Episode_55_-_Kickstarting_Some_Cyber_Force_Info.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 8:27pm PDT
Sun, 15 July 2012
Josh and John chat about the big announcements this week, and we also check out some notes from our Special Comic Con correspondant, Royce! There's a lot to be excited about . . . and a LOT of free digital content in our future.
Doughnuts this week are from the Greenbush Bakery in Madison, and there's a fair amount of exciting doughnut news to share this week as well.
Direct download: Episode_54_-_Top_Cow_News_from_SDCC.mp3
Category:Official Top Cow Podcast -- posted at: 12:28pm PDT
Sun, 1 July 2012
As reported on comic media sites, Filip Sablik left Top Cow as Publisher effective Friday, June 29. Josh and John take the chance to talk with Filip between his gigs. We ask about the reaction in the office, a little about the new opportunity, and try to get a bead on Top Cow moving forward.
Thanks, Filip, for how well you have communicated with the fan community over the years!
Direct download: Episode_53_-_Exit_Interview_with_Filip_Sablik.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 2:56pm PDT
Sun, 17 June 2012
Writer Ron Marz returns to talk Magdalena with Josh and John, right as Volume 2 of the trade paperback comes off the presses! We talk about some of the twists and turns that were made with the storyline and the characters in the book. We also touch on Artifacts #18 and get some clues into what is ahead in the series as it goes on.
Episode artwork by Nikki Notaro (@GuardianBinah on Twitter)!
We are always eager for feedback. Email us at firstname.lastname@example.com.
Direct download: Episode_52_-_Ron_Marz_Talks_Magdalena_and_More.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 4:58am PDT
Sun, 3 June 2012
Josh and John hang out with Filip over Skype. Subjects range from what Filip looks for in a portfolio review to what is the expected production schedule for some of the Pilot Season and First Look books. Mix in some movie talk and video game discussion, and you have a fascinating interview!
There are some technical difficulties apparent midway through the show, but the content makes it worth it. We will continue to re-engineer the show to publish a cleaner version, which will be updated on this feed.
Music this episode is Donut Man by the Dickies. Podsafe music from MusicAlley.
Direct download: Episode_51_-_Top_Cow_Publisher_Filip_Sablik.mp3
Category:Official Top Cow Podcast -- posted at: 6:10pm PDT
Sun, 20 May 2012
John and Josh compare this year's Free Comic Book Day book - a rework of Witchblade 151-154 - to the full run of issues. Some good points, some not so good. But both agree that it brings value to both new readers and longtime fans.
Josh walks through Previews and discusses books scheduled to come out in July. We also look at upcoming projects by Tim Seeley that fall outside the Top Cow Publishing arm.
Doughnuts this week are from Speedway so that we could create a beer pairing to celebrate Josh's birthday. The featured beer was Spotted Cow from the New Glarus Brewing Company.
Music on our show is podsafe from Music Alley - Donut Man by the Dickies.
Direct download: Episode_50_-_Witchblade_FCBD_and_July_Solicits.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 10:40am PDT
Sun, 6 May 2012
Jen W (@argentsouled on Twitter) joins us to talk about her amazing Magdalena costume as well as the thrill and challenges of cosplay in modern fandom. Jen has some terrific insight to go along with her skillful design, and Josh and John chat about conventions, best practices, and cool tips for aspiring cosplayers.
We also have a little preview discussion about Free Comic Book Day 2012 and the Top Cow offering - Witchblade.
Doughnuts this episode were from the Greenbush Bakery in Madison, although we were too enthralled to discuss them!
Music is from The Dickies: "Donut Man." Podsafe music from MusicAlley.
Direct download: Episode_49_-_Cosplay_with_Jen_W.mp3
Category:Official Top Cow Podcast -- posted at: 4:25pm PDT
Sun, 22 April 2012
Josh and John helped out Top Cow at the 2012 Chicago Comic and Entertainment Expo (C2E2). While there, they had a chance to touch base with several Top Cow creators, including Marc Silvestri, Filip Sablik, Jeremy Haun, and Troy Peteri. In this episode, we play some quick-shot interviews with them, along with some other surprise guests.
We also kick off our April contest with a question: at the Top Cow Panel, Marc Silvestri said that "Image Sucks." If you stopped there, you took it way out of context. What did he really mean by that? Post your answer to our podcast Facebook page to enter.
Podsafe music on this episode is Donut Man from The Dickies, courtesy of MusicAlley.com. Check 'em out. Better yet, pick up the CD featuring this song: "All This and Puppet Stew."
Thanks go to Westfield Comics for studio space and resources.
Direct download: Episode_48_-_C2E2_Wrapup.mp3
Category:Official Top Cow Podcast -- posted at: 5:49am PDT
Mon, 16 April 2012
Straight from C2E2 in Chicago, it's the legendary Top Cow panel! Pour yourself a stiff drink and listen to a highly entertaining and informative panel. Moderated by Filip Sablik (Publisher), the panel includes Marc Silvestri, Tim Seeley (Witchblade), Jeremy Haun (Artifacts, Darkness), and Phil Hester (Darkness).
It's an after hours panel that will satisfy any great Top Cow Fan!
Direct download: C2E2_Panel.mp3
Category:Convention Panel -- posted at: 2:17pm PDT
Sun, 8 April 2012
Writer and Artist extrodinaire Phil Hester joins Doughnuts and Top Cow this episode! Phil takes a victory lap on his Darkness Run, giving us insights on his run with Top Cow along with some nuggets to be found in issue #100.
Contest winners are announced for March, too! Congratulations to Chris Partin and Ed Moore, Jr! You can connect with Chris by listening to his podcast, Image Addiction, and with Ed on his podcasts on the Comic Book Noise Family (including Ronin Rabbit, Mighty Thorcast, and the Emerald Archer Podcast)
We talked so much Top Cow, we neglected our doughnut obligation! We'll make up for it next time!
Direct download: DTC_Episode_47.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 8:36am PDT
Sun, 25 March 2012
Josh and John take a look into Magdalena 11, which features some great action . . . despite Patience having lost the Spear of Destiny! They look at some cool character elements, interesting choices with artwork and styles, and a solid storyline.
Doughnuts are great dunking sticks from Metcalf's in Madison.
Music is Donut Man from the Dickies. Podsafe music from Music Alley.
If it's March 31 or earlier, jump over to Drive Thru Comics to grab a pack of digital books to benefit Hero Initiative. For only $20 you get more than $97 worth of books, including First Born #1 from Top Cow. All proceeds go to the Hero Initiative to benefit comic creators in times of need.
Direct download: DTC_Episode_46.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 3:38pm PDT
Sun, 26 February 2012
Josh Crawley and John Grigas join the Top Cow "Cowmoonity" as the official podcast on TopCow.com!
In this inaugural episode, writer Ron Marz joins us to talk about Artifacts 14. Ron adds insight for fans while leading us to even more questions about the future of the TCU!
We also have a new feature: a visit to the forums located at The Barn, the official boards of Top Cow.
Doughnuts this episode are "Hot Doughnuts Now" from Krispy Kreme (the classic glazed). Ron grabbed a specialty from his local Dunkin' Donuts.
Music on this episode is from "Donut Man" by the Dickies. Podsafe music courtesy of MusicAlley. Check them out, and you can buy the track where music is sold. The song is also featured on their album, "All This And Puppets, Too."
Direct download: DTC_Episode_44.mp3
Category:podcasts -- posted at: 8:02am PDT