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Title: Love Letter to the Dead
Author: Ava Dellaira
Series: Stand-alone
Genre: Contemporary, YA
Publication date: April 1, 2014
Rating: ★★★
Author: Ava Dellaira
Series: Stand-alone
Genre: Contemporary, YA
Publication date: April 1, 2014
Rating: ★★★
Synopsis: It begins as an assignment for English class: Write a letter to a dead person. Laurel chooses Kurt Cobain because her sister, May, loved him. And he died young, just like May. Soon, Laurel has a notebook full of letters to the dead—to people like Janis Joplin, Heath Ledger, Amelia Earhart, and Amy Winehouse—though she never gives a single one of them to her teacher. She writes about starting high school, navigating the choppy waters of new friendships, learning to live with her splintering family, falling in love for the first time, and, most important, trying to grieve for May. But how do you mourn for someone you haven't forgiven? It's not until Laurel has written the truth about what happened to herself that she can finally accept what happened to May. And only when Laurel has begun to see her sister as the person she was—lovely and amazing and deeply flawed—can she truly start to discover her own path.
I have very mixed feelings about this book. It started out really bad. Terrible even. And it didn't even have anything to do with the fact that the book is written through letters. I usually don't like this very much, but in this case it didn't bother me. What did annoy me were the characters. I didn't like any of them. Not Laurel, the main character, not her dead sister May, not her dad, not the aunt she lives with and definitely not her friends.
The story starts when Laurel starts high school in a new neighbourhood. She doesn't know anyone and because of her sister's death, she isn't very keen on meeting new people. Until one day she decides this can't go on any longer and she sits down with one of her classmates. BAM. Instant besties. Hannah and Natalie are two seemingly regular girls, but they have something 'cool' about them. (I'll tell you all about it, just a sec.) While she is sitting with them, she notices a guy staring at her. The guy turns out to be another transfer student, Sky, and he's a bit 'mysterious'. She meets his eyes and BAM, feelings. A couple of stares and a "Hey, what's up?" later, BAM, in love. And that's basically how the entire first half of the book goes. There's no room for development. Things just happen. Like that. Laurel is a shell. There is no depth in her or any of the characters. After 150 pages I wouldn't have been able to tell you who Laurel was like or what defined her, except that she just follows whatever anyone else does. And let's get back to the friends. Hannah is the worst. She is so 'awesome'. She steals booze from stores, smokes, gets wasted over and over, has two college boyfriends at the same time, leads on her best friend etc. And her having a shitty home situation makes that okay. Well, I for one didn't think Hannah was 'cool'. I thought she was really pathetic. Natalie was better, but not much.
And still it wasn't this book's main problem. Apart from the shitty characters it was just incredibly booooooring. I haven't quit a book in years, but I have to admit I came really close this time. Nothing in the first half captured my interest. There were a lot of things going on, but I honestly couldn't care less about any of it. There were feelings, but I didn't feel them. Take Laurel's relationship with Sky. She claims she's madly in love and she talks about how electrifying it is when she's near him. How she feels so passionately about him. But to be honest, my love life is more electrifying than hers and I've been single since forever. Everything else was just more of the same.
Also, Ava Dellaira is terrible at writing dialogue. Scenes that were supposed to be very significant and even vulnerable, just felt really ridiculous. I'm not sure how to explain it properly, but you'd get it if you read the book. I don't know, it just didn't work for me.
"Anyway, you're the one who doesn't want to be my boyfriend.""How do you know?""You're not like that.""What if you're wrong? What if I am?""You are?""Well, I am now."
Despite all this, I gave this book a three star rating. Things changed about halfway through, when we finally got to know what happened on the night May died. For me, it felt like this had been the real story all along. This was the actual start of the story. Only by then, I'd already read about 200 pages and had thought about quitting at least three times. The author obviously wanted to keep the circumstances of that evening a secret as long as possible, but she failed in her attempt to create 'mystery'.
FINALLY the characters showed some depth. Suddenly there were true feelings, real stories and even meaningful quotes. It felt like a different book and I think that this part of the story told the author's initial idea. I liked how things were more complex than they'd seemed, I liked how Laurel and Sky finally became alive and got a personality.
Sometimes we want our bodies to do a better job of showing the things that hurt us, the stories we keep hidden inside.
Now that I've finished, I think that this book actually had a lot of potential. It shows in the last chapters. I'm glad I didn't quit. The second part changes the way I'll remember it. There were certainly parts that made me think about myself and life in general. So, like I said. I have very mixed feelings about this book.
What I told you about saving people isn't true. You might think it is, because you might want someone else to save you, or you might want to save someone so badly. But no one else can save you, not really. Not from yourself. You fall asleep in the foothills, and the wolf comes down from the mountains. And you hope someone will wake you up. Or chase it off. Or shoot it dead. But when you realize that the wolf is inside you, that's when you know. You can't run from it. And no one who loves you can kill the wolf, because it's part of you. They see your face on it. And they won't fire the shot.


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In my email box this weekend is a note from Mike Wendell (and his family). He was one of my closest friends throughout high school, and we've kept in touch sporadically since then. The email was the sad sort. His dad died, pancreatic cancer. This is nasty stuff, and I'm both sorry to hear he had it, and glad that it is over for him. This is not the nicest way in the world to go.
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Learning the alphabet...
posted on: Wednesday, April 18, 2012
6 comments:
Super Why is the BOMB! That's where Sammy first got interested and started learning his letters too! :)ReplyDelete
- Annie OlsonApril 18, 2012 at 4:47 PM
Love all of this Halsey! As an Early Childhood gal...I love to hear what parents are doing! One thing I always tell parents to do is label their kid's things. Brecken's room, Brecken's toys, bathroom etc. Way cool! And way to go little man!ReplyDelete
Bravo! As a pre-k four's teacher, I applaud anyone who works diligently with their child. You are his first teacher. Anytime you spend with him now will reap benefits for you all later!ReplyDelete
Halsey,you are awesome. And so is he!!! This is so great to see!ReplyDelete
These are all awesome! I do a lot of work with early childhood education and try teach parents how important it is. Through work I bought a ton of those Melissa and Doug puzzles and they are the best. I also do a lot of matching games with the kids-they seem to like that a lot too.ReplyDelete
YOU ARE AMAZING.ReplyDelete
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Monday, October 29, 2012
Bart Simpson's Treehouse of Horror #2
Posted by Lewis Lovhaug at 10:00 AM
Labels: AT4W, Bongo Comics
66 comments:
- Unknown said...
This was a good episode. I have been a fan of the Simpsons for years and I have to say that while I don't think they are bad, I do think that they should just have a good finale and bow out gracefully. Good Tosh.0 joke. Yeah, that guy is stupid. Nice end to the storyline and I like how it wasn't a total Thing ripoff. Can't wait for Secret Origins Month.
- October 29, 2012 at 10:51 AM
- areoborg said...
How sad is it that right after the "as long as the doctor knows what he's doing" line, I said "HI EVERYBODY!" at the exact same time you did?
The answer is: very.
- October 29, 2012 at 11:27 AM
I love Penzance. My favorite production though left out that constable song. The Kevin Kline movie from 83. This comic isn't that bad but well it might be the worst of the TreeHouse of Horror series. So yeah I don't really see any other chance for you to get The Simpsons on any of your reviews.
Maybe you could get the other people from Channel Awesome together to do some G&S productions? You know just for fun since Doug isn't planning an anniversary special next year?
- October 29, 2012 at 11:36 AM
- FugueforFrog said...
I guess let me start first with this: honestly I was a Simpsons fan back when the show started...but it has outstayed it's welcome. It had it's time back when it started and a lot of witty and great episodes in the early seasons, including the Treehouse of Horror. However, sometime in the mid-late 90s is when it got all stupid and there are too many reasons why I stopped watching. Yeah people still like things about the show but it just isn't for me anymore...but as you said I don't watch much TV anymore outside a couple things.
The comic...well, honestly I chuckled more with your stuff than with it. It sort of showed how obvious the bits and the humor had gotten on the show by the time this was printed. Though I did like your bits and sort of wonderments about why the heck they were doing what they were doing.
As for the culmination of the arc: that was awesome. Great seeing 90s Kid stop the shadow being and it's going to be sad not seeing Harvey for a while. But he needs a break considering he's been cooped up for so long in the apartment with nuts like 90s Kid and Linksano.
Can't wait for the next few weeks. I'd suggest the "Flash Gordon" theme for next week's episode but that's the wrong Flash...though do hope to hear some form of the "Lonely Man" with the Hulk comic at the end.
- October 29, 2012 at 11:40 AM
Painfully Life imitates art. All of Marge's over the top accusations are now sadly apt for Madonna today. That is scarier than either of the Comics IMO. And I had just gone to that site to check on Hurricane updates.
- October 29, 2012 at 11:49 AM
- David 2 said...
Nicely done Linkara!
- October 29, 2012 at 12:00 PM
The Simpsons and their fox kin (Bob's Burgers and the Seth McFarlane shows) are still the best cartoons aimed at adults on today. Adult Swim still has a few good shows but they are to short. The only good animated show left on Comedy Central is the fox refugee Futurama.
- October 29, 2012 at 12:05 PM
- Unknown said...
This week's comic was genuinely good, imo. I know you acknowledged that it wasn't 'exactly bad' but I really think it succeeds too well to qualify for this show.
- October 29, 2012 at 12:27 PM
- ngrey651 said...
It's good to see you branch out and look at different types of comics. I was hoping you'd one day get to a Simpsons comic book, they're usually very enjoyable, even if they can be lacking at times.
This "Gunslinger" seems a lot like Vyce, motivated by some kind of "greater purpose", only much, MUCH more annoying. At least Vyce directly stated why he did what he did when asked. There's nothing more irritating than somebody who's motives you can't pin down. At least with a big bully like Vyce, you have a certain expectation from people like him, you kinda KNOW how they'll react. But with "Mister Mysterious" types, all you wanna do is scream "Will you just tell me what you're up to".
As for Traveler, from what I've read, they evidently retconned his powers so that he was actually a mutant with the ability to control and alter people's perceptions, get inside their head. He just had a way of amplifying that power SO much he appeared godlike. But as we've seen, this wasn't done well.
So I want to recommend a similar story where this sort of thing WAS done well. Spidey gets confronted by somebody named "Fusion", who says he's an amalgam of all the villains Spidey's fought, and he wants Spidey dead because his son died trying to imitate a stunt he'd seen Spider-Man do. Spidey actually feels guilty, realizing how being looked up to is a double-edged sword and tries to later talk Fusion down...but the guy breaks his legs.
Or so Spidey THINKS. It's a very gripping couple of issues where you think Spidey's actually been broken, only for the truth about Fusion to be revealed: he's like Traveler, he alters and shifts perceptions, he can MAKE people believe things, making Spidey think he'll never walk again. If you ever get the chance, check out the storyline he's in, it begins in "Peter Parker, Spider-Man", number 30.
- October 29, 2012 at 12:29 PM
- HerpdeDerpDaMan said...
A whole Simpson's review without bringing up the Bart's Nightmare lets play. Review ruined.
- October 29, 2012 at 12:45 PM
- Matt said...
The Austin Powers line "Oh no, I've gone cross-eyed," is actually from The Spy Who Shagged Me, not International Man of Mystery.
- October 29, 2012 at 1:11 PM
Wait, I just realised, Where has Ninja Style Dancer been during all of this? Is he on secret mission? Is he.. No, that's not possible.. He wouldn't...
- October 29, 2012 at 1:20 PM
I like Daniel Tosh...
- October 29, 2012 at 1:28 PM
- Lewis Lovhaug said...
"The Austin Powers line "Oh no, I've gone cross-eyed," is actually from The Spy Who Shagged Me, not International Man of Mystery."
Yeah, I keep screwing that up. No idea why. XD
- October 29, 2012 at 1:32 PM
I hoped that the green thing that appeared in all of your Halloween title cards was the answer but alas I was proven wrong.
- October 29, 2012 at 1:36 PM
- Aaron "The Mad Whitaker" Bourque said...
Well, Arrow's actually not that bad--especially considering the other bad shows you listed.
- October 29, 2012 at 1:39 PM
- SirMatt said...
I enjoyed the Halloween story this year it, was a nice simple one with some lasting effects.
Though best part was that essentially 90's Kid saved everyone's ass.
And oooohhh secret origin month next. sweet!
- October 29, 2012 at 1:48 PM
- Lewis Lovhaug said...
"Though best part was that essentially 90's Kid saved everyone's ass."
After all the crap he went through last year, I decided it was time for 90s Kid to be the hero for once.
- October 29, 2012 at 1:50 PM
- Robyn said...
This episode felt a little shorter than the others, but maybe that's because this particular comic had just two Treehouse of Horror stories instead of the usual three.
Linkara and Harvey argue like an old married couple. I'm not sure if that's what you were going for with the characters, but it made me smile a bit. I also hope to see a return of Harvey, as he's one of my faves out of the entourage. Love the storyline, keep up the good work!
Oh, and Happy Halloween. I hope you have a nice holiday!
- October 29, 2012 at 1:55 PM
Actually, most voodoo practitioners ARE officially Catholic nowdays.
- October 29, 2012 at 2:00 PM
- DarkSeraphim said...
Let's see...woke up late for work, barely managed to make it on time, was yelled at by my boss for "poor work attitude" or whatever b.s. he was spouting today. Was nearly run over on the way home, umbrella was stolen so had to walk home in the rain. THEN I find out the stupid weather caused my upcoming trip to Canada to be cancelled. Could today get any worse?
Well, perhaps it could. But this was not on that list today :) This review was hilarious and really gave me a boost for my good mood. Like a lot of people, I love the Simpsons and this was just hilarious! The ending to this arc was just awesome, and I want to give 90's Kid a big hug and a high five! Awesome shooting DUUUDE! Poor Harvey though...he needs a hug too *nods* Can't wait for Secret Origins Month!! Keep up the good work and don't stress yourself.
And thank you for the great moof lifter :)
- October 29, 2012 at 2:25 PM
- Eileen Gonzalez said...
My new Halloween tradition is stocking up on canned goods, putting new batteries in all my flashlights and falling behind on all my favorite TGWTG shows thanks to freakishly large and unseasonable weather events. :P
I never liked "The Simpsons" but this review was fun. It almost makes me want to watch an episode or two. Also, yes! Someone else who thinks "Arrow" sucks!
- October 29, 2012 at 2:38 PM
- AmuroNT1 said...
Great review as always. It actually took me a minute to realize "Magicians Get-Together" was supposed to be a riff on Magic: the Gathering, which was like Madonna a controversial piece of media thanks to a few cards with demonic images and "gambling" (the optional ante rule, which pretty much nobody ever used).
- October 29, 2012 at 2:39 PM
- areoborg said...
Oh, I almost forgot! Your live show at Youmacon is Sunday at 2? I'll be there!
- October 29, 2012 at 2:46 PM
The Gunslinger reminds me of one of those "loot hunters", an asshole you sometimes come across in certain online games who just wants your stuff and nothing more. This episode really explained his character well and I think this is my favourite storyline yet.
- October 29, 2012 at 2:47 PM
Yay for 90's kid, getting to percieve the shadow thingie, stabbing it and blasting it with the best weapon in the arsenal :D
Joining in with the people that are objecting to Arrow being in the same catagory as "those-shows-that-must-not-be-named" Or Youknowhich for short.
It helps that I haven't been a big Green Arrow fan, and yes, as a pure adaptation of the DC character, it would fails.
But, it works in it's own universe, makes nods to the comic fans by dropping names, and I'm saying straight up: I like that show.
- October 29, 2012 at 2:52 PM
- boooratt said...
I really wish I knew when the new upload time was!?
I use to love and look forward to the Treehouse of Horror episodes each year, but as of now I've lost a lot of interest in the Simpsons due to modern episodes that all seem to be very one sided in that they seem to always want some political message EACH episode!
My favorite ones are the Killer Krusty Doll one, The Sound of Thunder one, The King Kong one, and the Pet Sematary/Zombies ones! There was one I really liked but I don't know if it was meant to be a Treehouse of Horror episode or an episode in the same style as them but wasn't necessarily meant as a horror parody, but it was the one where it was all Fairy Tale parodies! The best one being the one where Homer is like the hero and he comes across Rapunzel and tries to climb her hair and ends up scalping her because he is so fat he rips the hair right off her head trying to climb it.
I got a trade that collects a lot of Treehouse of Horror comics and it has the old fashion wrap around story of the Illustrated Man and it's all pretty funny for except one bit that is worthy to be on this show and that one is sort of like a mix of en episode of the show that has happened. The episode where the scientist guy brings his dead dad back to life as a Frankenstein like monster but in this comic's case it is Bart because he killed Bart by hitting him with his car and then it gets confusing because he starts killing other sand switching up their body parts and all I can really recall other than that is it ends with Bart's head on a monkey's body and the Scientist dude's brain in the body of a jock and the whole segment is drawn in the style of the Archey's Comics!
Well for the comic reviewed here today I'd say I like the Sideshow Blob part, but the other part with Lisa as Madonna was very dated jokes to the early to mid-90s that not even I get! Also, I was never a fan of the joke as Marge as the overly protective activist mom that goes crazy over ever thing that she think is damaging kid's minds or whatever.
I guess from what was shown here this was written in the era when the show was pushing Bart as the face of the show before they noticed more like and sided with Homer as he was barely in these!
I really like the Gunslinger's steampunk glove! Where he purchase that!?
Well, that story arc got resolved pretty quick!
Can't wait for Secret Origins month to start up again! You're going the original Flash comic next week and I love how cheesy those Golden Age stories are and him not even trying to hide he's got powers as a civilian!
- October 29, 2012 at 3:00 PM
- buzzrock1 said...
Wow this is a trip for me. Your reviewing a comic that I've actually read. Seriously I never read normal comics until I started watching your show, but I always collected Simpsons comics. This is pretty awesome.
- October 29, 2012 at 3:01 PM
- Ozaline said...
A rare treat for the episode to be posted before I go to work, yay!
I gotta say while I was hoping for one of the team to be an imposter this was a satisfying conclusion to the arc.
Will this maybe lead to Harvey's spin-off, that he was created for in the first place?
Loved the Tosh.0 gag, I really can't stand that guy... he's stuck up and he comes across as rather sexist too.
- October 29, 2012 at 3:07 PM
- Mercenary said...
Holy crap I remember reading the Madonna story when I was like 10 or something.
- October 29, 2012 at 4:21 PM
- SkylerQ said...
I have not finished the video yet but I really like Arrow. GA is one of if not my my favorite superhero (my other two being Nightwing and Superman) and I think it's nice to see Ollie in something that is more well written than 85% of his new 52 run. Ann Nocenti is KILLING me with that crap she is turning in.
- October 29, 2012 at 4:36 PM
- Doresh said...
Weird, the German version of the Simpsons comics uses this cover for Vol. 1 (I know that because this plant Homer head in a jar references an earlier story) Oo
And why DOES he wear a blue shirt? I never got that oO
- October 29, 2012 at 5:19 PM
Between this and Longbox of the Damned (plus my day in general), this has been an awesome birthday! Thank you for making this such an enjoyable birthday Linkara ^_^
- October 29, 2012 at 5:24 PM
Great Review, I actually laughed at bits of the comic. As for the show itself, I still watch it(Been watching it since the show first aired when I was 3). Sure people can say there are bad episodes but which show doesn't?
Also, I agree about that treehouse of horror short being the worst because it was just stupid on any level.
As far as televison, I only watch it for sports(Basketball, Footbal, and soccer), Doctor Who, and cartoons. Everything else is on Netflix, Hulu, and my DVD/Bluray collection.
- October 29, 2012 at 6:22 PM
I'm not a Green Arrow fan, but I have been enjoying Arrow. I can understand why you wouldn't like it even if you did watch it, however.
This was a funny review, and I liked your voices for most of the character, especially Dr. Nick. The Tosh joke was great, although I remember liking what I had seen of his show, but that was years ago.
Harvey is still my favorite character, so I've been feeling bad for what is happening with him here. Here's hoping he makes a triumphant return during Christmas.
ngrey651, I think you raise a good point, but it sounds like the the Gunslinger is a lot like Traveller in that sense, but that kind of was the joke with Mysterior and Mr. Inegma (I'm pretty sure that character was supposed to be a corruption, so it's me misspelling the word).
"After all the crap he went through last year, I decided it was time for 90s Kid to be the hero for once."
I figured that was the reason, and it worked rather well.
I love Secret Origins Month, so I'm looking forward to it this year, especially since we're starting things off with the Flash. Oddly enough, it is going to have a weird parallel to the All-American Comics #16 review, with you talking about the first Flash, while there's this supposed insistence that Barry is the most "iconic" Flash, even though Wally is the first Flash I and a lot of other people knew about.
- October 29, 2012 at 6:24 PM
After our brief Twitter conversation last night, I'm glad to be able to see this now! :D
I really liked this review, and the character picks for the title card were spot on. I used to read the Simpsons comics and I always hoped you'd do one. You do awesome impressions of some of the characters, and I love it whenever you sing. (Also, great Halloween fake names, loved that touch.)
As for the storyline, good wrap up, and I'm SO glad 90s Kid got his day in the sun. I hope things continue to get better for him after all the crap he had to go through. Also, yeah, Harvey does really look like he could use a rest. I wish him luck and I hope he comes back for Christmas. (And here's hoping for that spin-off thingy that everyone keeps talking about!)
Great review. Can't wait for Secret Origins Month. ^^
- October 29, 2012 at 6:32 PM
One question I still don't understand was.. What the fuck was that shadow creature, and what did it have to do with the Gunslinger and his steampunk glove?
- October 29, 2012 at 6:34 PM
A reviewer's lot is not a happy one to be done.
A reviewer's lot is not a happy one.
- October 29, 2012 at 6:46 PM
- Unknown said...
I have some Simpsons comics and they are funny, you should read some more often
- October 29, 2012 at 7:11 PM
Something just occurred to me.
In the end of this episode you are clearly at the shelves still decorated with some of the materials for the LOTD videos.
And in the review you point out that the reason you didn't do a top 10 involving Tree House of Horror was because of the reviews Moarte is making in the other room.
So is he in a parallel dimension or is he doing his reviews out in the middle of the stand off?
- October 29, 2012 at 7:46 PM
90's Kid saving the day was a nice touch. That probably ate at Harvey a little too.
Who is that guy with the Edward Elric hair?
- October 29, 2012 at 7:50 PM
- SpammerD said...
I was surprised to hear the quip at Arrow. what is it you don't like about it? Personally, I think its a great else world story....line.
- October 29, 2012 at 8:23 PM
- Lewis Lovhaug said...
"I was surprised to hear the quip at Arrow. what is it you don't like about it? Personally, I think its a great else world story....line."
Apparently you missed the second part of that quip.
I haven't watched Arrow. I don't care about Arrow. At all. Because I don't watch TV.
- October 29, 2012 at 8:24 PM
- Unknown said...
The second story was not funny at all. As someone who was scared out of their mind by the Exorcist, I enjoy getting to see parody's to replace my memories of the film itself but this just felt... unfinished and like the jokes belonged elsewhere.
To the storyline, also agree it was very cool to see 90s kid save the day. I feel like I'm missing something with the Gunslinger but can't put my finger on what.
- October 29, 2012 at 9:17 PM
Well for starters what would he need the power of a dozen magic guns that have reached their full potential for? Why so many? Just how many souls are involved I don't think we can assume all the magic guns are created equal. But for some reason he needs that peak capability. I somehow get the feeling that if all that magical energy were released in full at once it could be enough to change the nature of a dimension. So why does he need all that power? Can it really be as Fire Power?
- October 29, 2012 at 9:47 PM
- Tetsu Deinonychus said...
I liked this episode a lot! Hearing you imitate the Simpsons character's voices was very amusing.
Anyway, if you're wondering about Bart's shirt and the Power Ranger chest emblems, sometimes movie/TV franchises come up with a special visual trait that makes it different from the show. This is to mark official merchandise as "official". Someone making counterfeit Simpsons or Power Ranger merchandise is probably going to copy the appearance from the show itself, so having the character's look different in a specific pre-planned way on the real products helps them spot the fakes.
Anyway, loving the story segment at the end (very intense considering the more light-hearted review). It was great that 90s Kid got to save the day considering how much Harvey was putting him down earlier. I'm hoping Harvey gets to have a cool hero moment when he returns from his soul-searching concert tour.
- October 29, 2012 at 10:00 PM
- Jillian Jensen said...
Wow… I kid you not, my college voice instructor assigned me that "Pirates of Penzance" song this very day. I wouldn't have gotten that reference otherwise. I am a terrible musical theatre student.
Yeah… that made me smile. :) Thank you.
- October 29, 2012 at 10:11 PM
- Lizard-Man said...
Figured I'd share my favourite THH shorts I suppose, since I can't say much about the review besides I agree it was kind of a meh book.
Dial Z for Zombie: Lots of killer jokes there.
The evil krusty doll, loved that one.
Time travelling Homer, also good.
The Shining Parody was hilarious and even improved on the infamous typewriter scene in my opinion making it even creepier.
That's all I can think of for now. Maybe the advertising one that was a kaiju movie in a sense and those are always cool.
Never liked the transformers one they did, none of it made any sense and when they had the robots both team up to concquer the world it just invalidated everyhting about the characters they were making fun of. Parodies in my opinion should always pay homage to the source material. The second they make things out of character at random I lose interest.
I didn't like the Dolphin one much either. I mean, come on, the Dolphins take over the earth? What about tanks? And guns? They can't use guns! They got flippers! Thinking too hard I guess about that, whatever.
I also liked that 90's kid got to save the day. Sure he has crap taste in comics, but he seems like a nice guy... if not just really stupid.
- October 29, 2012 at 10:41 PM
Tosh? Silly Linkara, I think you misspelled Ray William Johnson
- October 30, 2012 at 12:20 AM
The Comic: Well this one seems alright.
Your Arc: Curiouser and curiouser.
Fiery Little One
- October 30, 2012 at 1:45 AM
- Unknown said...
"I haven't watched Arrow. I don't care about Arrow. At all. Because I don't watch TV."
still, it wasnt right to put it next to all of those shows like jersey shore and others that even though they have fans they also still questionable shows
Arrow is pretty good and not worth to be put next to this
- October 30, 2012 at 1:55 AM
Good episode. You know, I keep expecting the Simpsons to actually end one day, but I don't think Fox is going to cancel that show anytime soon, especially since it's still one of their most successful shows.
Anyway, I'm not going to say this Simpsons comic was that bad, but I think there could have been room for a third Treehouse of Horror story.
Great finale. I said that I wouldn't be too surprised that if the mysterious shadowy figure was working with the Gunslinger. Turns out I was right about that part. Nice to see 90s Kid actually do his heroic save.
Can't wait for Secret Origins Month.
- October 30, 2012 at 2:05 AM
- Frosty said...
Yay, Moarte made it to the show!!! Well... sort of. :)
This has been one of those times when I'm way more excited for the storyline than the actual comic. Nice to see character development for Harvey. Even if it means we won't see him for a while. (Think he can come to Europe to throw a concert as well? :) )
Happy halloween to you too!
- October 30, 2012 at 3:42 AM
So if the shadow thing made you think you couldn't leave the place, does that mean you were able to contact Cinema Snob because you temporarly forgot about it? Although it wouldn't explain how the two mystery morons managed to contact you since you did remember.
- October 30, 2012 at 6:34 AM
Happy Halloween and nice to see a review of a comic that wasn't completely terrible.
The storyline conclusion was well worth the wait! I'm with the people who liked that it was 90's Kid who got to be the hero this time. I also liked that Linkara threw him the gun - showed he meant it when he said he trusted them now. Also that moment when 90's Kid ran the sword through the shadow-thing, and Linkara and Harvey just looked at each other like "... the Hell?!". You could really forget that it was one person playing both parts. The whole sequence of overpowering the shadow-thing just worked really well.
Awww, Harvey! I remember when Linkara left for his journey, he looked around the apartment and said that when he got back, everything would be ok. That felt like tempting fate, and when he did come back, it seemed like things were a bit too ok. I like that there have been consequences, even if I will miss seeing Harvey for a while.
- October 30, 2012 at 1:08 PM
I noticed on the blackboard behind Professor Frink, the mathematical formula Johnny Quick uses to activate his superspeed-(3X2(9YZ)4A).
- October 30, 2012 at 6:04 PM
- Lewis Lovhaug said...
"I noticed on the blackboard behind Professor Frink, the mathematical formula Johnny Quick uses to activate his superspeed-(3X2(9YZ)4A)."
HA! Okay, now THAT'S awesome.
- October 30, 2012 at 6:06 PM
It looks like the 90's kid can shoot properly and make himself useful under the right circumstances.So, the shadow thing might be a ally to the gunslinger like his own version of Vyce's minions minus the vocal noises part. If I'm right the Anger mood changer that caused everyone to express their anger was caused by The Shadow Minion as I'm going to dub . I wonder what those things that came out of its hands were?. Did they caused the bad moods was it "cast" by it or was it a defense thing it does. So many questions.
I remember that The Tree House of Terror had a Blob episode starring Homer. Also, I think there is going to be a added tv trope to Harvey's section under characters. I wonder if Moarte is a Next Door neighbor from another dimension. I remember enjoying the Opening of the Tree house of Terror the best. Finally, I liked the credits for this episode to be very fitting
- October 30, 2012 at 7:09 PM
Not going to comment much on the comic itself because I found it rather dull, neither bad nor good. However I do want to comment on the resolution to the whole "Distrust in Linkara's house!" (or whatever you call it :P )storyline:
As expected, it was very good in writing, acting and dialogue. Loved that it was 90's Kid who saved the day (though how did he see the shadow when the others didn't?) I'm sorry to see Harry go, but I like that you played it fair and didn't just have everyone say, "Yeah it must have been the spell, we would never say such things about each other!" which would have been a cop-out.
I hated the Gunslinger, though (the character, not the actor!) While he is a cool villain, he was really pedantic in how he snarked at Linkara for questioning him when HE was the one who broke into his house and tried to steal his weapon. I don't think he's the real menace, though, but more like a third side in a coming struggle kinda like Vyce was. Should be fun to see what develops.
- October 30, 2012 at 9:07 PM
- Cryptix said...
It was Day of the Dove! I was right! :D -dances-
Well, it was similar in concept, at least. I'm sure the concept's been used in plenty of other places, too, so the old TOS episode might have nothing to do with its appearance here, but still. I'll take any excuse to dance.
Asdf-- d'awwww. Everything after the credits was awesome. It's sad to see Harvey like this, but it's interesting to see one of the Doppelganger characters get this much development. And yay for 90's Kid getting a chance to shine! He deserves it. Now whether he'll let anyone forget about it anytime soon...
If I did have to find something to critique, the pacing felt a bit rushed, especially the resolution with the shadow creature. I suppose that was meant to be more spaced out between this episode and the last one, though, and you just ran short on time? It happens. It was still quite enjoyable.
I would talk about the comic more, but I've never been a Simpsons fan -- I've enjoyed a few episodes when I've seen them, but I've never been much of a TV watcher, and I've only ever seen one of the comics, though I enjoyed that too -- and I found your jokes more amusing than any of the comic's. I especially liked the Moarte shout-out. It doesn't hurt to get you singing more, either -- nice touch with the 'backup singer' editing.
And now, if you'll excuse me, I'm a week behind on LotD due to lack of internet...
- November 1, 2012 at 3:29 AM
I was saying boo-urns.
Comics were too dark and humourless 'at the time'? I'd say they still are.
But not as bad as 90s; okay, I'll give it that.
I think the 'reversed formula' means that, instead of his body absorbing all his mucus, his mucus absorbed his body.
This has been bothering me: how do you spell Moarte? I thought it was 'Muerte', but people are pretty consistent (!) about 'Moarte'.
Why would Bob know what Üter looks like?
Oh, and that empowering rap group is probably a riff on Salt 'n' Peppa. They were the style at the time.
- November 2, 2012 at 5:10 PM
- Lewis Lovhaug said...
"This has been bothering me: how do you spell Moarte? I thought it was 'Muerte', but people are pretty consistent (!) about 'Moarte'."
Yep, it's spelled "Moarte."
- November 4, 2012 at 11:11 PM
He pronounces it that way, but the accent threw me.
- November 5, 2012 at 2:32 AM
You have an amazing singing voice *goes fangirl and faints*
- April 15, 2013 at 3:34 PM
- Unknown said...
Don't know how accurate this is but I heard Matt Groening decided to have Bart wear a blue shirt in the merch since bootleg stuff would use his TV colours. So blue shirt = Stamp of official Simpsons Merchendise
- October 15, 2013 at 1:33 AM
- Kevin Murphy said...
Great review Linkara, though what exactly do you have against Arrow. I think its a really good show, great action, decent characters and Green Arrow finally gets his moment in the spot light, I'll admit the acting is kinda chunky at times and the plots can be confusing but your two cents would be great.
On another note i think it would be awesome if channel awesome appeared on the simpsons, namely you, the critic, spoony (i know he left the channel but it would still be funny) the chick, angry joe and cinema snoob since you guys are probably the most popular (and intelligent) internet celebrities.
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Robbithatch Quality ThatchersEstablished in 1989, Robbi Thatch Cape has grown to become one of the top thatching companies in Cape Town. We work from a smallholding in Durbanville, Cape Town and believe that it is better to be a small and more controlled company.
Robbi Thatch is managed by a small team of competent professionals and relies on a highly experienced and skilful workforce. Quality back up is our biggest aim. The managing director, Rob Louw, ex-Springbok rugby player, believes in the hands on approach, unlike the larger companies. This is the reason why we have stayed a small company for the past 19 years. We have used the same suppliers for our thatch, poles and latte for the full time we have been operating.
Thatching gives a warm African natural atmosphere to all homes and gazebo's / lapa's (entertainment areas). We at Robbi Thatch strive to give the new owner this natural African feel. Spanish reed can be used for shade in sunny areas, for fencing and for decorations for the inside of roofs and walls. Thatching was and is still used for the old Dutch Gable homes as well as the old style Fishing Cottages. For safety we incorporate a fire blanket between the thatch. This helps to bring down your insurance premium.
We have not only done work in Cape Town, but also in other parts of South Africa, like Leopard Creek Golf Estate in Malelane and Fancourt Golf Estate in George. One of our biggest projects was House Rupert in Leopard Creek, where we re-thatched a house of 1600 square meters.
Robbi Thatch is regarded as one of the best thatching companies in South Africa by a numbers of institutions, clients and competitors. We have worked with Murray and Roberts at Ratanga Junction Theme Park. We did most of the thatch roof construction and woodwork in the Park. We are also the preferred thatcher's at the Prestigious Pearl Valley Golf Estate near Paarl and have thatched most of the houses on the estate. We have done work on farms like La Motte, L'Ormarins and Frederiksburg and also a number of renovations like the Church in Tulbagh and L'Ormarins Manor House in Franschoek.
Robbi Thatch carpenters are highly experienced and skilful and work very closely with our structural engineers and architects. Most of our workers stays on our smallholding and have worked with us since inception. All of our workers have undergone training programs, which is highly important in this skilled industry. We also do thatching repairs, thatch overhauling work and re-thatching of roofs.


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Sheriffs offering student scholarships
Students looking to go into law enforcement can receive some financial assistance through Minnesota's sheriffs.
Dodge County Sheriff Scott Rose announced this week the commencement of the Law Enforcement Scholarship Program for 2016. Rose said the Minnesota Sheriff's Association Board of Directors has established a scholarship fund for the awarding of up to 15- $600 scholarships for this year. These scholarships are due to the coordinated efforts of all 87 sheriffs in the state.
MSA members give special recognition to the financial needs of students attending the peace officer skills course, or one of the two or four year law enforcement degree colleges.
"The Board of Directors feel peace officers in our democratic society have complex duties to perform" said Sheriff Rose. MSA recognizes the importance of pre-entry training for people considering law enforcement as their career choice, and that some students need outside help in meeting the costs of such training, even though they excel academically.
The Scholarship Committee, in making its selection of awards, intends on
achieving representation from all geographical areas of the state. Scholarship awards will be announced by Dec. 30.
Application forms and a statement of procedures are available at the Dodge County Sheriff's Office in Mantorville. Scholarships are only available to students currently enrolled in one of the following three categories:
1. Mandated POST Skills Program
2. In their second year of a two year law enforcement program.
3. In their third or fourth year of a four year college criminal justice program.
In order to qualify, students must have completed at least one year of the two year program or two years of a four year program. More information is available at www.mnsheriffs.org.
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Press ReleasesJuly 10, 2009
Wallbridge Mining Defines Large IP Target on Rogers Creek Porphyry Copper-Gold Property
Toronto, Ontario - July 10, 2009 - Wallbridge Mining Company Limited (TSX: WM, FWB: WC7) announced today that a large Induced Polarization chargeability anomaly has been defined on its Rogers Creek porphyry copper-gold-molybdenum property in SW British Columbia. The anomaly covers a north-south distance of at least 400 metres and is approximately 1000 metres wide. Its top is between 100-200 metres below surface and it extends to depth. The response is typical of porphyry style mineralization.
This IP chargeability anomaly is centred immediately to the west of an intrusive breccia pipe known as Target 1, beneath an area which hosts a number of surface copper-gold-silver occurrences. Gold, copper and silver (Au, Cu and Ag) soil geochemical anomalies have also been defined on the northern flank of the breccia pipe.
"The progress we have made on this property is exceptional", stated Alar Soever, President of Wallbridge Mining, "It has rapidly progressed from an exploration concept to the point where we now have a large, high quality drill target within a very large system."
The anomaly was defined by a recent IP program, carried out by Abitibi Geophysics, which covers a six by two kilometre area which contains numerous copper-gold occurrences as well as a number of other features indicative of a large mineralizing system. The purpose of the IP survey was to test for mineralization within and around the periphery of the Target 1 and 2 breccia pipes. The Target 1 breccia pipe consists of a variety of highly altered breccia rock types containing mineralized and nonmineralized rock clasts and is intruded by a highly altered feldspar-porphyry stock discovered while prospecting early in 2009. Figure 1, which can be viewed on our website at www.wallbridgemining.com illustrates the location of the IP anomaly as well as the distribution of mineral showings around Targets 1 and 2.
Figure 2, which can be viewed our website at www.wallbridgemining.com, illustrates results from Line 10200, which crosses Target 1, 300 metres south of the Poirier showing, and highlights the size of the chargeability anomaly, and its relationship to at-surface geology and Cu, Au and Ag mineralization.
The Qualified Person responsible for the technical content of this press release is Bruce Jago, PhD. P.Geo, Vice-President, Exploration of Wallbridge Mining Company Limited.
About Wallbridge Mining
Wallbridge Mining Company Limited's primary focus is the exploration of nickel, copper and platinum group element ("PGE") deposits in the Sudbury area of Ontario. The Sudbury area hosts the world's largest concentration of nickel deposits and is currently the most active mining camp in North America. Major joint venture partners in Sudbury include Vale Inco, Xstrata Nickel, Lonmin Plc and Impala Platinum Holdings Limited. Wallbridge also has a major shareholding in Duluth Metals Limited, which has defined a large copper-nickel-PGE resource in the rapidly emerging Duluth Complex base metal camp in Minnesota. Wallbridge is also exploring a large porphyry copper-goldmolybdenum property in south-western British Columbia and has interests in copper-zinc and gold properties in north-eastern Ontario.
For Further Information
Please visit the Company's website at www.wallbridgemining.com, or contact:
Wallbridge Mining Company Limited
Alar Soever, President
Mara Strazdins, Vice-President, Investor Relations
Tel: (705) 682-9297
Tel: (416) 710-0646
This document may contain forward-looking statements relating to Wallbridge's operations or to the environment in which it operates. Such statements are based on operations, estimates, forecasts and projections. They are not guarantees of future performance and involve risks and uncertainties that are difficult to predict and may be beyond Wallbridge's control. A number of important factors could cause actual outcomes and results to differ materially from those expressed in forward-looking statements, including those set forth in other public filings. In addition, such statements relate to the date on which they are made. Consequently, undue reliance should not be placed on such forwardlooking statements. Wallbridge disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forwardlooking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, save and except as may be required by applicable securities laws.


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University of Milan - Physics Department
Via Celoria, 16 - 20133 Milano
By Car:
the department is near the A51 - Tangenziale Est di Milano.
Coming down A51 from the North:
take the exit number 8a (Lambrate) and proceed along Via Rombon. At the third traffic light turn left into Via Tommaso Pini and go straight. At the roundabout take the first exit (Via Bassini) and, after 1 km, turn left into Via Ponzio. At the traffic light turn left into Via Celoria.
Coming down A51 from the South:
take the exit number 7 (Via Rubattino) and proceed along Via Rubattino. Turn left into Via Tanzi, then right into Via dei Canzi. At the roundabout take the third exit (Via Bassini) and, after 1 km, turn left into Via Ponzio. At the traffic light turn left into Via Celoria.
By Train:
the Department of Physics is connected with the main railway stations.
From Milano Lambrate Railway Station
The department is at 10 minutes walking distance from the station.
From Milano Centrale and Porta Garibaldi Railway Stations
Take the Metro green line (Linea 2 of the subway system) toward "Cologno-Gessate". The department is five minutes walk from the "Piola" stop.
Metro Line 2
The department is five minutes walk from the "Piola" stop of the subway green line (Linea 2).
By Plane
the nearest airport is the Milano Linate one. From the airport you can take the bus line 73 (to San Babila, city center). Get off at stop number 7 (Viale Campania - Viale Corsica) and take the bus line 93 (to Lambrate Railway Station). Get off at stop numer 6 (Via Celoria - Istituto Besta).
You can also easily reach the Department from the Milano Malpensa Airport and the Bergamo - Orio al Serio Airport. Both airports are connected to the Milano Centrale Railway Station.


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How Buffett separates the good from the great
They say there's more than one way to skin a cat, and the investing legend Warren Buffett would likely agree. For decades, Buffett produced one market-beating performance after another at Berkshire Hathaway (Ticker: BRK-A ) ( BRK-B ) , but he took a variety of paths to get where he is today. At times, he relied on the virtuous economic characteristics of what he calls a "wonderful" business; in other instances, however, it was his operating managers alone who were responsible for Berkshire's profits.
The year 1990 was a prime example of the latter scenario. In Buffett's letter to shareholders, he commended Berkshire's astute managers who delivered impressive results in spite of otherwise challenging industry economics:
[O]ur return was not earned from industries, such as cigarettes or network television stations, possessing spectacular economics for all participating in them. Instead it came from a group of businesses operating in such prosaic fields as furniture retailing, candy, vacuum cleaners, and even steel warehousing. The explanation is clear: Our extraordinary returns flow from outstanding operating managers, not fortuitous industry economics.
For investors, incidentally, there's more than one way to unpack this particular Buffett quote. A knee-jerk reaction would be to snatch up shares of tobacco and TV conglomerates like Altria (NYSE: MO ) or Disney (NYSE: DIS ) , but that would probably just make you 25 years late to the party (timing is critical).
On second thought, you might dig deeper into Buffett's thoughts on identifying great managers. That would probably be a more fruitful activity, but it would nonetheless miss the core of this concept.
What Buffett meant to convey was an idea that had only recently crystallized in his mind: To evaluate a company, one of the most critical skills for an investor to master is the ability to differentiate between a "franchise" and a mere "business." In his eyes, the former is virtually "bulletproof," whereas the latter is considered simply "ordinary." This particular train of thought led to some of his greatest investments over time, including those in the standout franchises of Coca-Cola (NYSE: KO ) and Gillette.
But what exactly separates a bulletproof franchise from an ordinary business? In Berkshire's 1991 letter to shareholders, Buffett describes the three characteristics of a franchises that make them so durable:
An economic franchise arises from a product or service that:
(1) is needed or desired,
(2) is thought by its customers to have no close substitute,
(3) is not subject to price regulation.
The existence of all three conditions will be demonstrated by a company's ability to regularly price its product or service aggressively and thereby to earn high rates of return on capital. Moreover, franchises can tolerate mismanagement. Inept managers may diminish a franchise's profitability, but they cannot inflict mortal damage.
In short, a franchise sells a product or service that is highly differentiated. A prime example of a franchise would be a company like Coca-Cola, which generates 18% profit margins on sales of well-branded flavored water. Coke has created a product that appeals to consumers' taste buds and carries emotional appeal; it's nearly the opposite of what we might call a "commodity."
A Coke bottle tower at Turner Field in Atlanta. Source: Coca-Cola.
A commodity business, on the flipside, engages in the sale of generic products, ranging from raw materials like steel or lumber to retail goods like many groceries. In those respective industries, customers do not perceive the products as particularly unique, and therefore managers can only differentiate on price. Often, it becomes a race to rock-bottom prices in an extremely competitive environment. The result is less-than-fortuitous industry economics for everyone, managers and investors included.
As a result, a lowly commodity business faces persistent and severe headwinds. In this realm, think of grocers with razor thin margins like Safeway (NYSE: SWY ) or Kroger (NYSE: KR ) . As Buffett points out, businesses like these can ultimately prosper, but it requires an exceedingly smart and agile management team:
[A] 'business' earns exceptional profits only if it is the low-cost operator or if supply of its product or service is tight. Tightness in supply usually does not last long. With superior management, a company may maintain its status as a low-cost operator for a much longer time, but even then unceasingly faces the possibility of competitive attack. And a business, unlike a franchise, can be killed by poor management.
What Buffett realized over the years is that an appropriate symbol for a franchise is a castle, and its lucrative economic traits are the moat that protects the castle. In some cases, that moat provides such a formidable buffer that franchises can prosper in spite of poor decisions by the defenders of the castle, e.g. the management team. Companies with wide moats, however, are rare, as are those with no moat whatsoever. At the end of the day, most companies fall along a continuum with a true franchise on one end of the spectrum and a pure commodity business on the other.
For individual investors, this continuum is a tool developed by Buffett that can be applied to any business to better understand its economics. The determination will not always be cut and dry, but it can provide valuable context. In 1990, for instance, Berkshire's great managers overshadowed the great franchises, a feat the Oracle of Omaha was eager to point out to shareholders.
Buffett's lesson shows that buying stock in a company resembles buying a horse in an attempt to win the Triple Crown. In either case, an owner can employ one of two basic strategies: Identify the best all-around thoroughbred (a franchise) and ride it to victory; or, find an average horse (a business) and hire the best trainer and jockey in the industry.
In the first scenario, as Buffett has said about businesses, you only have to be smart once, when selecting the absolute best horse for the race. In the second scenario, however, you and your team have to be smart forever.
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Education briefings
Do you want Head Teachers to book your show or visit your museum, library or archive?
Do you want to understand how schools are organised, what is important to teachers and how your work and support teaching and learning?
Do you want an introduction to how to think about your relationship with schools and the Head Teachers who are the decision makers?
These Education briefings will provide information and advice to help you understand more about the context for working with schools in multi academy chains, teaching schools and local authority schools.
You will be able to use this information to shape your offer to the needs of schools giving you a greater chance of building on going partnership work, whether you offer a one off cultural experience, a residency or a project this briefing is the first step to seeing into the world of formal education.
Please book your place at one of the briefings via the links below:
12th April 2016 14.00 – 15.30 – Library of Birmingham
10th May 2016 14.00 – 15.30 – mac Birmingham
12th May 2016 14.00 – 15.30 – The Herbert Museum & Art Gallery, Coventry
12th July 2016 14.00 – 15.30 – The New Victoria Theatre, Newcastle-under-Lyme
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Elly Downes
"Judy was a really lovely person, inside and out. She really was one of life's genuinely selfless people"
Joe Parfitt
I used to think that my disability held me back, but later on, I saw it as a strength.
22 November 2017
Amy Clarke
Hear from Amy who has lived in supported housing but now lives independently.
20 November 2017
Judith Duddle
Judith and Julie swim together and have discovered a shared love of books
13 November 2017
Andrew Wilson
Hear from Andrew this Trustees Week 2017
After nine great years as a trustee at Mencap, it's time for me to move on. Here are my experiences.
10 November 2017
John McIntosh
People are always surprised to hear I've been with Morrisons for 25 years.
6 November 2017
Michelle Standing
Hear about how Michelle decided to celebrate her mother's life.
1 November 2017
Charlotte Aspley
Hear from Charlotte, who ran the 2017 London Marathon for Mencap, and is doing the same again in 2018
31 October 2017
Joe Green
It feels like my life finally has a purpose.
Dan Nasir
My dream job
6 October 2017
Ismail Kaji
Ismail talks about attending the Conservative Party conference on behalf of Mencap to make sure the interests of people with a learning disability are represented.


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Splits 59
59 seconds is better than 60 and that's what Splits 59 indicates with it's name. 1 second ahead is actually a lot in the sports world and Jonathan Schwartz and Keith Peterson (the creators) know that. So, if you do not want to lose any more second of your busy and active lifestyle, then shopping Splits 59 online is just for you. And what is more, the brands clothes can accompany you in every intense workout or activity by offering you a great comfort.
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text: Blog Posts in 2016 Prime Healthcare Foundation Announces Closing of $160 Million Financing Transaction Nov 21, 2016 (Ontario, CA) – Today, Prime Healthcare Foundation, Inc., a not for profit hospital system, announced that it has closed a $160 million senior secured credit facility (Facility) led by BBVA Compass (BBVA). The Facility, which may be expanded in ... Read More NATIONAL STUDY: Prime Healthcare California Hospitals Achieve 87 Five-Star and 14 Specialty Excellence Awards from Healthgrades Oct 20, 2016 (Ontario, CA, October 20, 2016) – Prime Healthcare's 15 California hospitals have achieved a total of 87 5-star achievements and 14 Specialty Excellence Awards from Healthgrades, the leading online resource helping consumers make informed ... Read More Dr. Prem Reddy Once Again Recognized Among the Most Influential Healthcare Leaders in the Nation Oct 1, 2016 Prem Reddy, MD, FACC, FCCP, Chairman, President and CEO of Prime Healthcare, has once again been named to Modern Healthcare's prestigious list of the "100 Most Influential People in Healthcare" for 2016. This is the third time that ... Read More Dr. Reddy in Conversation with The Advisory Board's Managing Director, Eric Larsen Jul 18, 2016 We are pleased to share this Q & A featuring Dr. Reddy and Prime Healthcare and the Managing Director of the Advisory Board. The Advisory Board is a prestigious healthcare advisory organization located on three continents, and their Daily ... Read More Dr. Prem Reddy Once Again Recognized Among the Most Influential Physician Executives and Leaders in the Nation Apr 7, 2016 (Ontario, CA, April 6, 2016) – Prem Reddy, MD, FACC, FCCP, Chairman, President and CEO of Prime Healthcare Services, has been named to Modern Healthcare's prestigious list of the "50 Most Influential Physician Executives and ... Read More