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The Writer's Journey: Mythic Structure for Writers by Christopher Vogler
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
The Writer's Journey: Mythic Structure for Writers, 3rd Edition (2007) by Christopher Vogler is a guide for writers based on the work of Joseph Campbell and the years of research and contribution to storytelling Vogler spent in Hollywood.
Have you ever wondered if there was some formula out there that writers (either in publishing or filmmaking) are using to make best-selling and blockbuster hits? Well, sadly–or if you are a writer like me– wonderfully there is such a formula. And what follows is what Vogler explains is the basic structure for storytelling. Now, Vogler provides many wonderful examples, but I would like to add my own to express how more recent stories (i.e., films) are using this method of structuring a story. On one more note before we begin, the following structure is also based on the Archplot (a linear timeline in a story).
Act I
1. The Ordinary World
The main character, either in a book or a movie, usually begins in the ordinary world that he spends most of his time in. Harry Potter's ordinary world is London (for Harry I will use the story The Philosopher's Stone).
In the 2013 film The Wolverine with Hugh Jackman, Wolverine begins in the Canadian wilderness which is Logan's ordinary and comfortable world. In the summer's failure, After Earth (just to show that sometimes this formula can bring less than success), the protagonist Kitai Raige's (played by Jaden Smith) story begins on his home planet a millennium after humanity abandoned Earth.
2. Call to Adventure
3. Refusal of the Call
Two and three usually go hand in hand. The character, however, may either be completely dedicated to the adventure, as in Harry Potter or James Bond, or the character may be forced to go regardless of what one desires, as in Kitai, or the character may refuse, as Logan does in The Wolverine. Either way, there is a clear call to adventure. Harry Potter is approached by Hagrid and asked if Harry wants to go to Hogwarts. After seeing Harry's treatment by his foster parents, Harry is glad to accept the call. Logan is approached by Yukio, and he immediately refuses. But on further consideration (to spare the sake of time in a film) Logan changes his mind and is quickly rushed to the airport.
4. Meeting with the Mentor
Sometimes, unlike Logan, characters need a push to get started. This is where a mentor comes in. Throughout After Earth, Kitai's mentor is his father Cypher Raige (played by Will Smith). Harry Potter has many many mentors. Harry's first true mentor, according to the story, is Hagrid. Harry asks about the school and wizardry. Hagrid explains. Then Harry decides. As a ronin (a masterless samurai), Logan is often his own mentor, a wild man all alone in the world.
5. Crossing the Threshold
Harry goes with Hagrid to Hogwarts, the school for wizards. Kitai and his father, Cypher, crash land on Earth. Login goes to Japan.
6. Tests, Allies, Enemies
Harry makes his friends, Hermione and Ron, on the train to school, and also makes many friends and enemies while at school. Kitai is tested several times as he journeys to find the tail of the ship that has landed far from his injured father. Login is also attacked and tested many times over. He also befriends Yukio and Mariko, who he has a fling with.
This time is important for the main character. Here the character meets new characters and they will be determined to either end up being an ally or an enemy. Sometimes the ally turns out to be an enemy, or an enemy is made when it should be an ally. Harry's allies and enemies usually remain so throughout the story. Logan thinks he has made an ally in Yashida, who Logan saved during World War II and is now dying, but Yashida turns out to be the Silver Samurai and the enemy by the story's end.
7. Approach (to the Inmost Cave)
There are many variations of this, but to make it as simple as possible: the character begins to go deeper into the special world and the makings of these new characters he has met. This is where the story really gets its legs. Usually this is the first of two impossible tests the main character must overcome to continue on. Harry Potter begins on the mystery, whatever the new mystery is he finds at the wizard's school. Kitai actually goes into an underground cave (taking the formula quite literally) after he passes the Impossible test of jumping from the cliff of a waterfall and gliding down only to be captured by a giant bird and fighting off tigers. Login becomes mortal, his powers of immortality and regeneration have been stolen (temporarily that is).
Act II
8. Central Ordeal (Midpoint of Story, Death, and Rebirth)
Out of the three stories I chose at random, two have the main characters taken to the brink of death. Logan discovers the mechanical bug attached to his heart and he opens his own chest and rips it out. The audience holds their breaths. Logan is dead. Literally. Kitai is on the brink of death twice (now please remember that this formula can be slightly rearranged or altered to fit the needs of the plot). First, Kitai finds a poisonous leech on his hand and must inject the cure into his heart. Second, Kitai is trapped out in the cold and almost freezes to death, if not for the ally he makes in the bird. The giant bird pulls Kitai into a hole and covers the boy with its body. The bird dies, the boy lives. Harry does not die, but his life is at stake when a giant troll on Halloween night rampages into the girls' bathroom. Harry and Ron defeat the troll and escape death.
9. Reward (Seizing the Sword)
After cheating death, the character needs a reward, an uplifting moment to the story. On Christmas, Harry gets all kinds of goodies, including an invisibility cloak. Logan battles Shingen (the original Silver Samurai in the comics) and takes a sword directly to the chest and then heads with his lover Mariko to her hometown by the sea. Kitai also takes in hand a futuristic sword and heads off to battle the monster alien that is tracking the boy through the boy's fear. Despite what happens, the main character enjoys a little rest before the final battle (Impossible Test No. 2).
10. The Road Back
Here the main character has been in the special world (much like Alice in Wonderland or Dorothy in Oz) and decides that she wants to go home, or to go back to a state of normalcy. Logan knows who the enemy is and decides to go face Yashida once and for all. Harry has uncovered the final clue and, along with his allies Hermione and Ron, they begin their journey into the underworld beneath Hogwarts. Kitai heads to the top of a volcano in order to send a signal to a starship. This moment is much like No. 7's Approach. However, this is the very final approach. If the character does not succeed, the audience or reader know that all is lost.
11. Resurrection (Climax)
Harry comes face-to-face with Prof. Quirrell who has been using his body as a host to keep Voldermort, the villain, alive. Harry and Voldemort do battle. Kitai does battle with the monster alien and the boy must conquer his own fear in order to become invisible to the monster's senses and slay the monster. Logan throws down with a super giant samurai that is fitted with adamantium armor and sword. Here the protagonists are faced with their greatest challenge and their lives are on the line.
12. Return with the Elixir (Denouement)
Now the protagonist is the victor and he can return to his ordinary world. The elixir can be something physical or it can often be some kind of knowledge or understanding the protagonist has gained from his journey to the special world. Dorothy in Oz realizes "there is no place like home."
Logan has learned to accept his curse, his immortality and inner pain and to bear the burden for the greater good. Harry finds that there are worse people in the world than the Dursleys and that he does not have to end up like Voldemort. Kitai, too, has learned a valuable lesson and hugs his father in a heartfelt embrace, which is their first sign of emotional love since the beginning of the story.
And then there is the end. Everyone returns home. Harry goes back to London. Logan heads back to America or Canada. Kitai is back on board a starship and heading for his home world.
Vogler in his book The Writer's Journey uses some great examples of his own. He analyzes Star Wars, The Lion King, and Titanic— all famous stories that still garner huge amounts of success and respect.
There is much more to find in Vogler's book. So if you are a writer or a storyteller or a filmmaker or just simply interested in the inner workings of storytelling today, I strongly recommend you pick up the nearest copy today. Happy reading.
CG FEWSTON is an American novelist who is a member of AWP, a member of Americans for the Arts, and a professional member and advocate of the PEN American Center, advocating for the freedom of expression around the world.
CG FEWSTON has travelled across continents and visited such places as Mexico, the island of Guam, Japan, South Korea, Hong Kong, Macau, Viet Nam, Cambodia, Singapore, Thailand, Taipei and Beitou in Taiwan, Bali in Indonesia, and Guilin and Shenzhen and Beijing in China. He also enjoys studying and learning French, Vietnamese, Cantonese and Mandarin.
CG FEWSTON earned an M.Ed. in Higher Education Leadership and Administration (honors), an M.A. in Literature (honors) from Stony Brook University, and an M.F.A. in Creative Writing and Fiction from Southern New Hampshire University, where he had the chance to work with wonderful and talented novelists, such as Richard Adams Carey (author of In the Evil Day, October 2015; and, The Philosopher Fish, 2006) and Jessica Anthony (author of Chopsticks, 2012; and, The Convalescent, 2010) as well as New York Times Best-Selling novelists Matt Bondurant (author of The Night Swimmer, 2012; and, The Wettest County in the World, 2009, made famous in the movie Lawless, 2012) and Wiley Cash (author of A Land More Kind Than Home, 2013; and, This Dark Road to Mercy, 2014).
Among many others, CG FEWSTON'S stories, photographs and essays have appeared in Sediments Literary–Arts Journal, Bohemia, Ginosko Literary Journal, GNU Journal ("Hills Like Giant Elephants"), Tendril Literary Magazine, Prachya Review ("The One Who Had It All"), Driftwood Press, The Missing Slate Literary Magazine ("Darwin Mother"), Gravel Literary Journal, Foliate Oak Magazine, The Writer's Drawer, Moonlit Road, Nature Writing, and Travelmag: The Independent Spirit; and for several years he was a contributor to Vietnam's national premier English newspaper, Tuoi Tre, "The Youth Newspaper."
You can read more about CG FEWSTON and his writing at
www.cgfewston.me & https://www.facebook.com/cg.fewston/ & https://hk.linkedin.com/in/cgfewston
A TIME TO LOVE IN TEHRAN won GOLD for Literary Classics' 2015 best book in the category under "Special Interest" for "Gender Specific – Female Audience"…
Finalist in the 2015 Chatelaine Awards for Romantic Fiction…
Finalist in the 2015 Mystery & Mayhem Novel Writing Contest…
Praise for A TIME TO LOVE IN TEHRAN:
"Fewston delivers an atmospheric and evocative thriller in which an American government secret agent must navigate fluid allegiances and murky principles in 1970s Tehran… A cerebral, fast-paced thriller."
"A TIME TO LOVE IN TEHRAN is a thrilling adventure which takes place in pre-revolutionary Tehran. Author CG FEWSTON provides a unique glimpse into this important historical city and its rich culture during a pivotal time in its storied past. This book is so much more than a love story. Skillfully paired with a suspenseful tale of espionage, A TIME TO LOVE IN TEHRAN is a riveting study of humanity. Replete with turns & twists and a powerful finish, FEWSTON has intimately woven a tale which creates vivid pictures of the people and places in this extraordinary novel."
CG FEWSTON's new novel,
A TIME TO LOVE IN TEHRAN, was published on April 2, 2015 —
10 years to the day of the publication
of his first novella, A FATHER'S SON (April 2, 2005)
"Thus one skilled at giving rise to the extraordinary
is as boundless as Heaven and Earth,
as inexhaustible as the Yellow River and the ocean.
Ending and beginning again,
like the sun and moon. Dying and then being born,
like the four seasons."
found in Sources of Chinese Tradition, p 5
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Electric appliances have a knack for breaking down at the worst possible moments. It's not much of a problem if it's something small like a toaster but what happens when you're dealing with a broken washing machine? With a big home appliance like this you have to choose between repairing or replacing it. If you decide to replace it, you'll probably be left wondering how to do it and whether you need help from a plumber. Read on for answers.
The "When" and "Why" of Washer Replacement
These questions aren't as different as they sound. Let's take a look at some detailed answers:
- Avoiding high repair costs. In this case, consider how much it would cost to repair the new washer you want as opposed to the one that you currently own. If getting the new washer still seems better than repairing the old one, go ahead and replace it.
- Realizing your machine wastes a lot of energy. In this case, it would be a good idea to replace it with a modern, energy-efficient model. Front loading washers can help you spend 10%-50% less than you will with top loaders, but they cost two to three times more to purchase. Still, they are preferable if you do a lot of laundry.
- Age. The average life expectancy of a washing machine is about 11 years, but it's advisable to consider replacing any machine that is more than 8-years-old. It is practically mandatory to replace any washer bought in 1999 or earlier since they consume a huge amount of electricity. In fact, consumer product reviews often advise the replacement of any washing machine bought before 2005.
Sometimes, people avoid replacing their old machine by performing continuous repairs because they think this is more environmentally friendly. If this is what is stopping you from replacing your washer, however, there's no need to worry. Steel and all the other parts of your washer are completely recyclable and won't go to waste.
How to Replace Your Washing Machine
This is something you can do yourself. It's simple, easy, and rarely takes more than 45 minutes. You can replace your washer with the following steps:
- First, free the new machine from the packaging and bracketing. They kept the washer safe from damage during delivery, but now it's time to get rid of them. Next, go through the instruction manual to familiarize yourself with the parts and equipment.
- PVC hoses provide the machine with the required water. Use these to connect its water inlet to the building's special miniature valves. Hoses, valves, and inlets are color coded, so make sure you connect blues with blues, reds with reds, and so on. Modern machines, however, come with only one hose and inlet that are blue for cold. Ensure that all the connections are tight as you go along.
- Next, connect the outlet with the designated pipe that carries the wastewater. The outlet hose will fit loosely into the pipe to prevent dirty water from retreating. It is wise to keep this connection about 2 feet above the ground.
Some washers come with sensitive parts that require delicate handling, so be sure to keep track of them. You should also turn the main power switch off before connecting it to the power outlet.
Installing a washing machine is not hard work. It would be wise to contact a professional plumber if installing more than one, however, as this could make the installation process rather confusing.
Remember, don't replace your washer on a whim. Think it through, make a well-informed decision, and make sure the new washer is efficient and suits your needs.

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Needles And Pins tab by The Searchers, added: August 27th, 2003
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A few seats upstairs, maybe 60 seats downstairs. Tables, armchairs, desks. The downstairs is hot, crowded, and smells like butts. But the drinks and food are good and wifi is reliable. There is also a small courtyard out back but it's very small with 6 chairs and a broken bench. Lots of college students and study groups; I was here on a Saturday and literally every seat was full, so get here early or plan for a bit of a wait. They have a decent 3rd party router so the wifi reception and connection is good, but the speed can drop with like 100 laptops on it at once.
The actual seating is downstairs. Most walk in and see only 4 seats then leave because they're full.
Wifi password changes every day - also gets slow when it's busy. Tons of seating downstairs.
Best hours are probably during Monday-Friday during normal working hours if you are looking for a quiet space to get some work done.
Huge basement downstairs with lots of desks and armchairs. Most people here are working -- lots of laptops. WiFi is free with purchase and connection is good. Outdoor patio space in back. Gets very crowded, so arrive early. Serves coffee and food.
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Post-2011 rules apply if your court order, family arbitration award or domestic contract was signed or executed on or after January 1, 2012.
A pension earned in a registered pension plan by a pension plan member during their marriage or common-law relationship is considered part of "family property" in the event that the member's spousal relationship ends. There is no requirement to divide the pension - it's up to you and your former spouse. As part of the decision-making process, you may be required to obtain a valuation of your pension benefits, which involves the following four steps:
Deciding whether or not to divide your pension assets is an important decision. To begin this decision-making process, you may be required to obtain a valuation of your pension benefits (known as a Family Law Valuation).
How to apply for a Statement of FLV
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Rewi Alley revealed
March 15, 2006
Rewi Alley revealed
Six Chinese nationals will make a special visit to a North Shore City park on March 25 to honour social reformer, educator and writer Rewi Alley.
They will be at Rewi Alley Reserve in Trias Rd in Totaravale for the unveiling of a bronze bust of the New Zealander who dedicated 60 years of his life to his adopted country.
Before arriving in Auckland, the group of six - which includes two of Rewi Alley's former secretaries, two of his foster sons and two members of the Chinese Friendship Society - are visiting his birthplace in Springfield, Canterbury.
They are also spending time at Moeawatea, inland from Waverley, where he farmed for six years when he returned from the first World War.
During the battle against Japan he organised thousands of industrial co-operatives, and later was the pioneer of technical training schools, the most well known at Shandan in the Gobi Desert.
A New Zealand teacher is on staff at the school, thanks to Darfield High School exchange programme, and the New Zealand Chinese Friendship Society, for which Rewi Alley was the inspiration.
Also at the unveiling at Rewi Alley Reserve will be members of his family, the consul general of the People's Republic of China, Ma Chon Gren, and friendship society members.
Mayor George Wood will also speak on the day, and acting Takapuna Community Board chairman, Martin Lawes, will be the master of ceremonies.
The reserve was named after Rewi Alley, following his death in 1987. It has a Chinese stroll park theme with paths winding through it and seats.
Sculptor Lu Bo, whose husband, Bangzhen Deng, was another foster child of Rewi Alley, has made the bronze bust. An artist himself, Bangzhen Deng has taught classes at Mairangi Arts Centre.
After the bust is unveiled, a gingko tree - an ancient species from China - will be planted nearby.


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On Sunday, LeBron James was campaigning for presidential hopeful Hillary Clinton in his native Ohio. On Wednesday, he was looking for answers after her loss to Donald Trump.
He posted a message on his Instagram account saying in part: "If we continue the faith (as hard as it may be to do so) we will BE ALRIGHT!!" He posted a link to Kendrick Lamar's song titled "Alright."
James went on to say:
"Parents and leaders of our children please let them know they can still change the world for the better! Don't lose a bit of faith! They're our future and we must remain stronger than ever!! Yes we all wanna lace up the boots, put on the hard hats and strike but that's not the answer. Love, genuine LOVE and FAITH will be the only thing that can get us through this.
"Minorities and Women in all please know that this isn't the end, it's just a very challenging obstacle that we will overcome!! The man above will never put something in our paths that we can handle no matter how difficult it may feel/be! To all the youth out there I PROMISE I'll continue to lead u guys every single day without no hesitation!! Time to educate and even more mold my children into being the greatest model citizens they can become in life! They will continue the legacy beyond life! Lastly, Even if whos now in office doesn't, Know that I LOVE YOU'LL!!!"
James' teammate, J.R. Smith, shared a photo on Instagram of his daughter in front of the White House. In the posting, he said he wondered about the message she would take from the election.
Elsewhere in the NBA, players and coaches also shared their opinions on Tuesday's presidential election.
Detroit Pistons coach Stan Van Gundy, noticing that his players were uncharacteristically quiet because they were thinking about the election, told the Detroit Free Press that Trump was "openly and brazenly racist and misogynistic."
"I have problems with thinking that this is where we are as a country. It's tough on [the team]," he said.
Van Gundy went on to say, "what we have done to minorities … in this election is despicable. I'm having a hard time dealing with it."
He later added: "I don't know how you go about it, if you're a person of color today or a Latino. Because white society just said to you, again — not like we haven't forever — but again, and emphatically, that I don't think you deserve equality. We don't think you deserve respect. And the same with women. That's what we say today, as a country."
Van Gundy, however, said, "we all have to find our way to move forward."
Golden State Warriors forward David West, who called Trump's election as the 45th president of the United States "disappointing," said a sports franchise would never hire someone with no experience to lead its team.
"Think about the way that NBA franchises protect themselves and NFL franchises protect themselves — they would never hire a coach that has never been in the arena of that particular sport. And we're talking sports, we're talking about athletics.
"Even in high school, in college, an athletic director would never hire a coach to lead a football team that's never had any experience in football whatsoever, and we just put a person in the presidency who has no political experience. It's crazy. It's really crazy. But like I said, he spoke the mind of the people, and you got to respect that at the very least."
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Andújar will present a performance piece based on his poetic literature. His work will make connections to contemporary expression of Caribbean culture. There will be a Q&A session immediately following his performance. Guest Speaker courtesy of Jesus Macarena-Avila's course: "CARIBBEAN ART, LITERATURE AND MUSIC".
Originally from the Dominican Republic, he is a PHD candidate with Centro de Estudios Avanzados de Puerto Rico y el Caribe. He currently teaches at Harold Washington Community College and has published his writings with Contratiempo, Chicago's Latino/a literary magazine.
A taste of popular Dominican cuisine will be served!
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At Dental Care SF we offer a range of treatment options for sleep apnea. If snoring or obstructed breathing is a problem, call Dr. Niderman today to learn how we can help you breathe easier.
Left untreated, sleep apnea can cause serious health problems, so contact us now to schedule an examination.
The friendly, caring staff of Dental Care SF in the San Francisco, California area strive to make you feel comfortable and well-cared for at your dentist appointment. Pavel Niderman, D.D.S. is committed to serving you and your family's dental needs, year after year. Come and see what we have to offer in a professional setting where top-notch customer service still matters.
If you need periodontal therapy, San Francisco area gum disease dentist Dr. Pavel Niderman can help. We offer solutions that will soon have you looking and feeling your best.
Healthy gums are the foundation of a healthy smile. We'll make sure you have both, for your long term oral health.
You're unique, and you deserve quality, individualized care. Dr. Pavel Niderman believes your dental experience should blend the best of the personal and the professional. At Dental Care SF in the San Francisco, California area, we take the time to get to know you and understand your dental needs. Dr. Niderman and his staff are dedicated to providing you with top-quality dental care designed exclusively for you.
Headphones and music are available for your comfort at Dental Care SF in the San Francisco, CA area . You can also feel free to bring in your iPod or other device. Sit back, close your eyes, and focus on your listening pleasure during your next dental appointment with Dr. Niderman.
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There's a bright new trend in cosmetic dental offices these days: more people are scheduling appointments because they want to, not because they have to.
In the past 15 years we've seen the development of materials and procedures we could only dream about before. And if you know someone who hasn't been to the dentist in a while, tell them they'll be pleasantly surprised by what they find.
Dental medicine has come a long way from the days when whiskey was the anesthetic of choice. Today's dentistry is virtually painless. Technology, stress control techniques, and some very sophisticated approaches to anesthesia have all contributed to painless treatment - from cleaning to cavity preparation to root canal treatment.
A new discipline has grown up around restorative dentistry procedures. But, does it show in a smile?
The future of dentistry looms exciting, too. Cosmetic laser dentistry, fiber optics, computer-aided design - all are finding applications in dentistry. Cosmetic dentistry - it's a whole new ball game.
We have all seen smiles that you know have dental crowns in the front. You look at them and say to yourself that something is not natural. Many times, it is the dark rim of gum tissue that gives it away. The dark rim of gum tissue does not occur around natural teeth, only around teeth that have been covered with dental crowns.
The dark line is associated with an old porcelain dental crown. This style of dental crown is referred to as porcelain fused-to-metal dental crowns because it uses tooth-colored porcelain on the outside and it uses metal under the porcelain for strength. The dark line originates from the edge of the dental crowns where the porcelain and the metal meet at a knife-edge at the gum line. At the knife-edge, a very thin amount of the metal always shows. One of the illusionary techniques cosmetic dentists have used was to hide the thin dark line under the gum line. Over time, the gum tissue would recede and expose the dark line. In some patients the dark line would show through the gum and make it appear dark as well.
The only way to eliminate the esthetic problem is to replace the dental crowns. When replacing just one single dental crown in the front, you should expect that it might take more than one try-in of the new dental crown before it is permanently cemented into place. Because your central incisors are the most prominent teeth in the mouth, matching them is the most difficult esthetic challenge. Only the best dental technicians are able to mimic one central incisor tooth next to another.
Some of the clever ways dentists and dental technicians have been able to mimic natural teeth is through the new advancements in dental materials. New all-tooth-colored ceramic dental crowns are the latest technological advancement cosmetic dentists have to recreate natural teeth. In comparison to porcelain fused-to-metal dental crowns, all-ceramic dental crowns do not contain any metal, thus no dark line can appear.
Some advantages and disadvantages of all-ceramic dental crowns are as follows:
Dental crowns often need to be replaced after several years of service for esthetic or functional reasons. With the growing esthetic awareness of patients and the available ceramic technology, this type of re-treatment is becoming more common in the dental office.
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Release Date: 1980
DVD Release Date: August 24th, 2004
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When they meet during the 1960s in their freshman year at Harvard University, Leo (Brad Davis), Jessica (Karen Allen) and Nick (Jameson Parker) become close friends. Romantic feelings soon bubble to the surface when both Nick and Leo become enamored of Jessica. At the same time, the three friends are forced to deal with war and political unrest, which become all the more real when Leo is drafted. Meanwhile, Jessica suggests an unconventional solution to their problem.
Cast: Brad Davis, Karen Allen, Jameson Parker, Shelley Long, John Friedrich, Gary Springer, Craig Richard Nelson, Harry Caesar
Director: Rob Cohen
Genres: Drama
Keywords: 1960s, Emotional, Love, Friendship, Melodramatic, Relationships, Soldier, Transformation, Love triangle, Engaging, Friend


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How to power an outdoor (streetlight-type) light with car/truck battery overnight?
1) Is it even possible to power something like a high pressure sodium lamp of 100-400 W from a car battery for about 8 hours?
2) How would you set this up?
3) If the battery is getting drained to empty (or close to empty) every 2nd or 3rd night, what will be the approximate lifetime of the battery?
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30% I tried reading some yaoi, it didn't govery well, the top/bottom binary thing is still annoying, everything so blackand white in manga. And then I went and found lots of gay-themed movies, which aren't like, perfect, but dude, it's progress!( Read more... )
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London again: Post NO profundoSep. 20th, 2009 06:39 pm
Hoy salí con otras chicas que están haciendo lo mismo que yo, estuvo bien pero no sé, hablan poco inglés y se hace agotador explicarme y ayudarlas a explicarse. Ya hablar en inglés TODO el tiempo es un poco pesado (también que hablo con gente con la que no tengo rutinas y relaciones establecidas) y con ellas...uff, me hicieron caminar un montón además! XD. Pero bueno, como experiencia estuvo bien y por ahí vamos a un museo o alguna ciudad juntas. Ninguna tenía pinta de ser del tipo de persona que se iría a Gales para conocer, Hay-on-Wye, también conocida como la ciudad de los libros pero no hay que ser superficial (although, if I was, I would have to say one of them was extremely hot) y juzgar por las apariencias.
Bue, me voy a cenar que hoy no cociné yo y vamos a comer chirivía/ pastinaca es una cosa tipo zanahoria pero blanca. Yo sólo había escuchado el nombre en inglés. En fin, comida casera (no cocinada or mí) = yay.
Maybe you should REALLY not return to the places where you have been happy, I always thought it didn't make sense but maybe THAT's what they meant, that if you do then you would be happy again and want to return again BUT not stay because HI, you've been somewhere all that time too and you can't go back to being happy in place A so then you want to be in two places at once and you're royally fucked.
Ok, so there's a VERY IMPORTANT POINT to all this. Maybe you've heard this story before but I need to tell it again, skip as needed. When I eighteen we were being talked about university and our futures in high-school in Figueres and I suddenly understood something: "I can't stay here". I had been living in Spain for three and a half years after leaving Buenos Aires at the peak of my social life and general happiness, I had been living in a place where for the first two years almost everybody had seen my difference as a defect and then, after I started the last two years of high-school in a new school, as something attention perhaps funny but where nobody had understood it, or me. I don't know if it would have helped meeting Aura or Irati sooner, I still would have refused to be anything but myself, I still would have to translate my thoughts to be understood, I still would have felt opressed and like I didn't fit. It's been another four years, guess what? I still don't fit, I have been much happier since I started university, not because I have met people who have made me so, truthfully, although I have met some people that maybe could (maybe) have. I have been happier because I have been doing something worthwhile that for the most part I loved to do. But this last year, thanks to Bologna and other assorted reasons, like my family being insane, that has stopped being enough and I have been looking for a way out. After my stay in London in 2007 it seemed like the perfect hideout, like a place where maybe I could be myself to the fullest, without any kind of constraints, where I could be young and stop worrying about everybody else. Aura suggested things like I volunteer to the European Youth Organization, my mum wanted me to make contact with the Jewish community in London, then Aura also suggested being an au pair (the au pair agency was called Avalon, I have become an avid fan of the BBC series "Merlin", plus "kids are easy", I thought it was a sign. If you do not understand why it is quite pointless to try to). I'm talking to the agency and families and I will let you know how it goes but it's a plausible plan.
Meanwhile, I will visit a tiny piece of home in the form of the Atlantic ocean, Irati and Aura, all residing in Galicia at the moment. By doing all this I'm fucking up the "don't return" rule TWICE because I was happy in both Galicia and London but since I can't be in two places at once I may as well be unable to be in four, right?
Los Manchesterianos son re mala onda con los turistas, tienen el PEOR acento el mundo y vos te quedas: sorry, otra vez? y se enojan! Me refiero a la gente en las ventanillas de los servicios de transporte público, a quienes incluso creo que les molesta mi acento americano (a pesar de que como con Mijal tengo que hablar en castellano cuando hay que trasmitir un mensaje rápido tienen que saber que americana en ese sentido no soy. De hecho, ya ni estoy segura de tener un acento americano) La gente en la calle tiene mejor onda pero la gente "oficial", una mierda. Supongo que no están acostumbrados al turismo o algo, pero, en serio, no podes enojarte cuando una persona que no habla inglés como primera lengua no te entiende super-rápido, especialmente si no hay cola ni nada.
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Miedo desconocido, miedo por conocer, miedo a lo que esta vivo, miedo a lo que puede dejar de ser.
Miedo por lo que no he dicho aún y debo decir antes del final, miedo por esas cosas que sé nunca me dirás y necesito saber como necesito respirar. Miedo por tu confianza, que no sé dónde está. Miedo por el olvido y por los recuerdos del mal. Miedo por la belleza que se perderá, miedo por tu sonrisa que desaparecerá, miedo por esas cosas que son tan perfectas que no pueden durar.
Miedo a la soledad, miedo a la compañía, miedo a la muerte y miedo a la misma vida. Miedo por si no vuelves, miedo por si cambiar, miedo por si las cosas no salen bien al final. Miedo por si ya no me quieres al volver, miedo de que me olvides o cambies de parecer. Miedo por si no entiendo que pasó en nuestra vida cuando mire hacia atrás, miedo del pasado y de lo que vendrá. Miedo de los detalles y la generalidad y miedo sobre todo, de no amarte más.
Hasta siempre? (Buenos Aires, post 3)Aug. 14th, 2008 01:55 am
Buenos Aires was everything I expected, and not
Everything I remembered, but not
My old house was bigger, my old neighbourhood more decaying
My grandparents were older, more themselves and for the first time clearly at risk of being no more
My cousins were strangers whose faces sometimes did not even fit and who could not trust me
but who, sometimes, did TRY to trust me and recover what had been lost and what had never been
Buenos Aires wanted to make me hers but I didn't quite (fit), not any longer fourteen, or so Jewish, or so purely Bonaerense, or so innocent as to believe her perfect
Buenos Aires feels like someone I once fell in love with, someone who believes that, deep down, I never stop loving her
And there were the people I most mourned leaving behind (Lai, Eli) and some people I could not really remember why I liked but I ended up liking even more (Yami, Tami) and new people I would like to get to know some more (Cari, Rodrigo).
It was worth it, Ana, it was also stressful and painful at times, but it was SO worth it.
Also, somehow or other I acquired many things I love: clothes, make up (hey, it was free!), books, jewels (my bobe, but at least I got to change the 15-nail-sized hearts for a regular silver chain) and, of course, sweets aplenty. *shows pictures*
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My paternal grandmother, Blanca, has been slowly getting worse, health-wise, she's almost ninety now and she's always dotted on me but we have never been close, being too different age and personality wise (she's such a peacemaker). I do love her, with the love of distant things, but I have always expected to lose her and I feel more affected by others pain than by my own, to the point I don't know if my own does exist at all. I remember a friend telling me she felt guilty for not feeling badly about a similar situation but I refuse to, blood is no thicker than water and although my grandmother has always been nice to me we never quite managed to connect. I'm glad she got to see us one last time more than I'm glad I got to see her. Now again,I have never been any good at being sad and even before she started feeling especially badly physically speaking there was nothing very happy about her at all. And still, if I think about it, she is my favourite grandparent.
Cousin ranking has also changed radically: Miranda and Rodrigo are at the top, where Rocio used to be. I didn't get to talk much to some of them, time limits, etc. But, you know, as far as I can tell :p
This post is all over the place, I am a bit myself, it might not seem to fit me but I'm quite fond of the reliability of routine and this summer has been fun but hard.
London wins (Manchester, post 1)Aug. 11th, 2008 09:25 pm
I'm in Manchester and so far London is so much better. Of course, I haven't been to the Gay Village but really, why are there so many people who are not nice? Is it Mijal scaring them away or is it them? Maybe it's me being too hyper because of all the stress of Buenos Aires plus all the stress of getting here... Anyway, it's not me with the student university residence and their whole unclear concept on CLEANLINESS (and I mean that of bedsheets, bathrooms and kitchens.
Anyway, we're making do but we're both exhausted.
La verdad es que no tengo muchas energias para escribir sobre Manchester. Londres me gustó más pero más allá de eso… por ahí el Orgullo que empieza mañana lo compensa. Pero la residencia que nos tocó UNA MIERDA. Estamos paseando, es lindo pero estar con Mijal también lo hace distinto (piensa que estoy pirada mal y es ella la que quiere parase a comprar una Sprite cada vez que tiene sed cuando estamos a 4 cuadras de casa)… Tienen una biblioteca preciosa y como este año me traje el carnet universitario me dieron membresia plena y puedo sacar lo que quiera :) Hay un montón de boludeces lindísimas, como paraguas y medias hasta por encima de la rodilla.
La arquitectura también es bastante espectacular y estoy aprovechando la panorámica. Mijal mañana va a ver Flashdance al teatro (sola, yo ni en pedo gasto guita en eso y ella quería una entrada de 21 libras para ver bien). Por ahí le dejó el móvil para que filme….


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No one was entitled to expect what the Lions offered at Coca-Cola Park on Saturday. A record-equalling win - the 1974 Invincibles beat the Springboks by the same scoreline - was much more than a face-saving exercise against a much-changed opponent and also a statement of how far the 2009 Lions have come in six short weeks.
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On Saturday, August 18, 2012, the Calvert Photography Club met for its monthly meeting at the Calvert Library - Fairview in Owings. President Guy Stephens opened the meeting with a warm welcome to all, and especially any visitors or new members. He also offered a brief introduction of the club, including who we are and what we do.
Guy opened the "Club Business" portion of the meeting with a reminder about our Photography Boot Camp, which is scheduled for September 29, 2012 at Annmarie Garden. As of the meeting, only 3 spaces remained for this full day, hands-on session. If the session does sell out and additional interest is shown, a second camp may be scheduled in the future.
It is now time for entries for the Solomon's Island fall exhibit, which will be on display from September through November. Images submitted should be of Calvert County and should include fall scenes, such as fall festivals and fairs. Six images are generally selected out of those submitted. The deadline for submission is September 8.
Treasurer Bonnie Bryant provided her report next. There were no disbursements made during the month, and we received dues from several new members. Bonnie continues to maintain the snack sign-up sheet, and is in need of volunteers to bring a snack beginning with the September meeting. Bonnie also circulates the monthly sign-in sheet, which we encourage everyone to sign.
Finally, Library Coordinator Spencer Johnson provided an update on the club's lending library, highlighting a new title available to borrow, "Black and White - from Snapshots to Great Shots," which includes a discussion of the transfer of photos from color to Black and White. Club members should see Spencer if they are interested in borrowing this new book, and should visit the "Club Members' Only" section of our web site for other titles available to borrow, which currently number over 30. We ask that books are borrowed for no more than 2 months, to keep them circulating.
Today's meeting topic was "HDR Revisited," presented by Vice President Jeff Smallwood. He began his discussion by asking club members "What do you think HDR is?", and followed that question with this answer - "methods and techniques used to gain greater exposure range in an image." Why use HDR? The human eye sees 14 or more stops or tones, which your camera can't accurately capture in just one frame. By taking several frames of a scene at multiple exposures and melding them together with HDR software, the final image will more closely resemble what you saw.
HDR is not a new technique - it dates back as early as 1856-1857, when it was used by Gustave Le Gray, who manually overlayed images with different exposures, to produce a new one. Critics may argue that HDR is not true photography and when pushed too far, the results may not depict an exact rendition of what was seen. However, when used more subtly, it provides a way to see the whole range of tones which were present in a scene.
HDR can be especially inspiring when used in Black and White photographs, and was a favorite technique of renowned photographer
Ansel Adams.
To use the HDR technique, you must take 3 or more images of a scene by bracketing, or using 3 different exposures (between 4 and 9 exposures may also be taken, but more merged exposures doesn't necessarily guarantee a better result). Little to no motion should be part of the scene, as motion will create a ghosting effect when the images are merged. After taking the exposures, software is used to merge the images together and after tonemapping, the multiple images are compressed into one viewable file.
Software that can be used for HDR processing includes Adobe Photoshop, HDR Soft Photomatix, Nik Software - HDR Efex Pro II, and the free software, Luminance HDR.
Jeff uses Photomatix 4, so he did his first demonstration using this software. Later, he used the free software Luminance HDR, which handles RAW files and did a very nice job of processing his images. HDR is particularly effective when shooting waterfalls and the rocks surrounding them, as Jeff was able to show in his presentation.
Here are Jeff's tips for using this technique effectively: (1) sometimes less is more; (2) pick a scene for HDR carefully, as not all scenes lend themselves to HDR processing (the more range of tones, the better your results may be); (3) use a flatter exposure as your baseline (use a baseline shot that is ½ stop lower than zero, to build your exposures); (4) set your camera to aperture priority and (5) if you can, set your camera to capture the three or more exposures automatically, using the auto drive feature on your camera to click off the exposures quickly, which will minimize hand movements, which lead to ghosting in the final image.
Jeff also recommends that if you think a scene will be particularly effective in HDR, shoot the bracketed scene in color, convert the images using HDR, and then convert the final HDR image into Black and White. While a tripod may be used for taking the bracketed shots, it is not necessary.
Further, once you have the shots taken, and are processing them using the HDR software, keep in mind that tonemapping refers to making local adjustments on an image - exposure fusion takes the average of the tones in the image, and stacks them together. Therefore, tonemapping gives you more finite control over your image.
In closing, HDR is a fun technique - don't be afraid to play and experiment with it. The outcome of this technique represents your vision or your art, which may or may not appeal to everyone. Our September shooting assignment is HDR - so get out and shoot, and see what magic you can capture!
After a snack break and a stretch, President Guy Stephens gave a presentation on some HDR software by Nik - HDR Effects Pro 2, which he uses and likes. Nik is very good about providing education with its products, which Guy especially appreciates. HDR Effects Pro 2 is a plug in, which offers lots of bells and whistles for finite control over merging your images, including the ability to select control points, to do localized adjustments. This software is also fun to play with - Guy recommends that you begin working on an image by moving the slider all the way to the right, and then all the way to the left, to get a feel of what extreme adjustments you can make. Then, move the slider carefully, looking for that sweet spot that makes your image perfection to your eye.
After demonstrating this cool software, Guy announced a special free giveaway today, courtesy of Nik - a copy of HDR Effects Pro 2. Earlier in the meeting, club members were encouraged to submit their names for the drawing. Sandy had the honor of drawing the winning name - Allan Barth was the lucky winner of the software. For those who may be interested in purchasing the software, Guy offered that the club has been given a 15% off code to use at the Nik website through October 6 - CALVERT.
Next up, the club was treated to a slideshow by fellow club member Sandy Carr, who visited San Francisco this summer. Her slideshow began with images from the famed Alcatraz, and continued with beautiful images of the Golden Gate Bridge, the Crookiest Street, and other iconic images of San Francisco. Club members are encouraged to share their work by signing up to present a slideshow at a future meeting. The slideshow sign-up sheet is maintained by Education Program Coordinator Robbin Haigler, who addressed the club next.
Robbin provided the following overview of the club's upcoming events. Our next meeting is Saturday, September 15th at the Prince Frederick campus of the College of Southern Maryland, and features guest speaker Cameron Davidson. Mr. Davidson is an acclaimed aerial photographer with a book out featuring his photography of the Chesapeake Bay. Those planning to attend this meeting (club members and non-members alike) should indicate their desire to attend by filling out the sign-up sheet, as seats are limited, and will be on a first-come, first serve basis, with club members given first preference.
The club's September 1st field trip will be to the B&B Auto Salvage Ltd., in Upper Marlboro. We will have to sign a waiver before entering the junk yard, but will have free range to photograph after that. More information will be provided by future e-mail, including how to sign up to go.
Our next shooting assignment is HDR, using the tips as presented at today's meeting. For those not owning HDR software, you may wish to download the free Luminance HDR software, which you may find at: http://qtpfsgui.sourceforge.net/ .
Finally, in lieu of an October field trip, the club will hold its annual picnic, this year scheduled for 3:00 p.m. on October 6th at Spider Hall Farm. The cost will be $8.00 per person, which will include admission to the 8-acre farm and permission to photograph it (with some limited exceptions), a hay ride, and your own pumpkin to take home. Club members are also asked to bring a dish to share, keeping in mind that electrical outlets at this venue will be limited. Please sign up with the name of the dish you will bring, and the number of guests attending with you (if any), as soon as possible.
The last segment of the meeting featured 7 images taken by our club members depicting this month's shooting assignment, "Natural Light." As 7 images were submitted by club volunteers this month, rather than 6, only 3 minutes was allotted to critique each image. Our critique team opened the session by citing what they liked about the image, as well as offering constructive criticism, when appropriate. The rest of the club members were then invited to offer their critiques, until the allotted time was up. Club members will be invited to submit their HDR images (our next shooting assignment) for critique at our September meeting. Watch for an e-mail from Guy, announcing the same.
Until we meet again, remember that "photographers are a special breed, who always know how to keep what's important in focus."
On Saturday, August 4, the Calvert Photography Club went on a field trip to the National Zoo. This was my first trip with the club since becoming a member. I was really excited to get out there and interact with my fellow club members. I also love the zoo. The weather was good for shooting the animals despite the heat and humidity.
In preparing for the trip I knew I was going to need my 55-200 mm lens rather than the standard 18-55 mm lens. I was anticipating the animals being far away. I was also unsure if I should bring my tripod or not. I often find myself getting blurry pictures with the 55-200 MM lens but I thought with the sun being out that wouldn't be an issue.
The car pool, consisting of other club members, I rode in arrived at the zoo around 8 AM. Thanks to the wonderful suggestions forwarded by Rick Hagen, we started off in the Asia Trail where we saw a clouded leopard and the pandas of course. My pictures of the clouded leopard didn't turn out to my liking. My focal point was focused on the leopard but I was unable to blur out the fence which was a distraction and also a little frustrating for me.
We continued on to the pandas who thankfully were already out and roaming around enjoying bamboo for breakfast. One of them, sorry don't know the name, walked towards our group and climbed on a rock. I got a good shot of it but it came out a little blurry which I noticed while editing my photos.
After the pandas we headed over to the bird house and had some great photo opportunities. There were flamingos, cranes, ostriches, etc. The flamingos were my personal favorite. Not only were they colorful but the way they slept by turning their necks along with their feathers gave me some great shots.
After the bird house, I separated from the rest of the group and walked around the rest of the zoo. I was able to get some great shots of the orangutans on the zip line. I also got some shots of the elephants outside playing and turtles. Most of the animals weren't very active due to the heat and humidity. When I met with the rest of the group I was wiped out and ready to head home.
Later in the evening I began reviewing my pictures. One thing I noticed right off the bat was I should have brought my tripod. Most of pictures had a blurry background because I moved the camera just enough to create a blur. If I had a tripod I probably wouldn't have had that blur. In addition, the other photos I took had a lot of noise because I set the ISO too high. I set it high because I was primarily using a 200 shutter speed. My camera would not allow me to use a lower aperture so my only option was to increase the ISO.
Overall I had a great time at the zoo and enjoyed spending time with my fellow club members. I was a little disappointed with the way my photos turned out but I learned from my mistakes and know what to do next time. I'm already planning another trip to the zoo.
Longer lenses are great for photographing animals. They allow you to get "close" to the action without all the risk. In addition, the relatively shallower depth of field that comes with longer lenses can help create great separation between the subject and background. While there are many great uses for these types of lenses there are a few things to remember to make the most of them.
Until next time get out there and take some more photos!


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SHARM EL-SHEIKH, Egypt, March 13 (Reuters) – Qalaa Holdings, one of Egypt's largest investment companies, said on Friday its investment strategy would focus on opportunities presented by reforms in the energy sector.Speaking at an investment conference in the Red Sea resort of Sharm El-Sheikh, Qalaa chairman Ahmed Heikal said he was highly encouraged by the government's decision last year to cut fuel subsidies that had drained state coffers."If you remove the source of the original problem, which is subsidies, and provide some stimulus, it can unwind very fast and it can eat at the inefficiencies that exist," he told Reuters in an interview."That is the reason why we are investing, because as you remove the source of the original problem, it will unleash investment opportunities that people did not see coming."Heikal said subsidies had for decades inflated energy consumption and generated illiquidity which hit production. Their removal would require new investments in areas such as natural gas distribution, merchant power plants and proper insulation, he said.President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi won praise from foreign investors by reducing fuel subsidies and raising taxes last year. The government expects to sign up to $20 billion in agreements at the investment conference in sectors such as energy, agriculture and real estate."Fixing traps… will unleash investment opportunities that people didn't see coming," said Heikal, saying his company had forecast opportunities in natural gas, power plants and refineries.He said Qalaa was pouring $130 million into expanding natural gas grids and would spend $400 million on other projects in energy.Heikal said the government needed to take several steps to keep investors happy in the most populous Arab country, where political upheaval triggered by the 2011 popular uprising has battered the economy.The measures include ensuring that investors have access to information and an encouraging regulatory framework.Heikal praised Sisi's recent decision to fire Interior Minister Mohamed Ibrahim, who led the fight against Islamist militants who have killed hundreds of soldiers and police since autocrat Hosni Mubarak was toppled in the 2011 revolt.Human rights groups have accused the police of widespread abuses and returning Egypt to an authoritarian state."While fighting terrorist actions, we need to be cognizant that we can not infringe on human rights," said Heikal.Qalaa has some $9.5 billion in assets under management, including stakes in dozens of firms mainly in Egypt and Africa.


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ARCHDALE | Ralph Ledford Musgrave, 83, of Archdale, died Monday, Dec. 10, 2012, at Hospice Home in High Point.
ARCHDALE | Ralph Ledford Musgrave, 83, of Archdale, died Monday, Dec. 10, 2012, at Hospice Home in High Point.
A celebration of life will be at 4 p.m., Saturday at First United Methodist Church in High Point by the Rev. Fran Moran.
The family will receive friends from 3 to 4 p.m. Saturday at the church.
Ralph was born May 22, 1929, in Lexington to Dan and Margaret Embler Musgrave. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Clyde and Alvin Musgrave. He was a member of First United Methodist Church in High Point, serving in the parson's table, and also participated in the Meals on Wheels program. Ralph was a U.S. Navy veteran, serving during the Korean War Conflict. On March 25, 1951, he married the former Joan Day. He was a graduate of Lexington High School and Catawba College. Ralph retired as an accountant from Auto Trader magazine. He enjoyed playing golf and flying in his spare time. He was a dedicated and loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather.
He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Joan Musgrave of the home; five daughters, Debbie Parks and her husband, Bill, of Weddington, Susan Avery and her husband, Richard, of Charlotte, Jenny Bates and her husband, Gary, of Springfield, Va., Amy Josey and her husband, Franklin, of Trinity, and Jill Amaya and her husband, Axel, of Clayton; nine grandchildren, Jonathan Parks, Carrie Burleson, Michael Avery, Pamela Carlson, Heather Bates, Lauren and Rick Josey, and Kaelin and Andrew Amaya; two great-grandchildren, Madden and Mason Avery; and several nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of the Piedmont, 1801 Westchester Drive, High Point, NC 27262 or to the National Kidney Foundation.
Online condolences may be made at www.cumbyfuneral.com.
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