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Encyclopedia of Fantasy (1997)
Bierce, Ambrose
(1842-circa 1914) US writer and journalist, of intense interest for his work in all areas of the fantastic. He began publishing work of genre interest with "The Haunted Valley" for the Overland Monthly in 1871, several years after he had left the US Army, having served throughout the Civil War – an experience that marked him for life. Indeed, throughout his career – which was marked by much travel, including a three-year stay in London – he gazed upon the USA with a born exile's cold and solitary eye, through fiction, essays and the black aphorisms published in newspapers over the years and assembled late in his life as The Cynic's Word Book (coll 1906; exp vt The Devil's Dictionary 1911; exp ed Ernest Jerome Hopkins vt The Enlarged Devil's Dictionary 1967).
It is perhaps not surprising that his greatest stories involve solitary figures in extremis or that, when the supernatural intervenes, it does so with an effect of venomous irony. His best work – Horror stories like "An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge", "An Inhabitant of Carcosa" (1886) (for both > Posthumous Fantasy) and "The Death of Halpin Frayser" – appears in two volumes of stories, Tales of Soldiers and Civilians (coll dated 1891 but 1892; vt In the Midst of Life 1892 UK; exp under original title 1898 US) and Can Such Things Be? (coll 1893; exp 1923), which also contain a number of sardonic Ghost Stories, of which the best is "The Damned Thing". Some additional stories appear in various collected editions. AB's fantasy is almost completely restricted to two volumes: Cobwebs from an Empty Skull (coll dated 1874 but 1873 UK; vt Cobwebs: Being Fables of Zambri and Parsee circa 1874 UK) as by Dod Grile, which contains humorous satirical sketches in Fable form; and Fantastic Fables (coll 1899; cut vt Fantastic Debunking Fables circa 1926), some of whose contents are little more than aphorisms expanded into anecdotes. But even in his most minor work an astonishingly sharp mind, never at rest, makes itself felt. [JC]
other works: The Fiend's Delight (coll circa 1872 UK) and Nuggets and Dust, Panned out of California (coll circa 1872 UK), both as by Grile; The Dance of Death (1877) with Thomas A Harcourt, AB writing as William Herman; The Collected Works of Ambrose Bierce (coll 1909-1912 12 vols); Ten Tales (coll 1925 UK); Tales of Ghouls and Ghosts (coll circa 1926 chap); Tales of Haunted Houses (coll circa 1926 chap); Eyes of the Panther (coll 1928 UK); The Collected Writings of Ambrose Bierce (coll 1946; vt The Best of Ambrose Bierce ?1984); Ghost and Horror Stories of Ambrose Bierce (coll 1964) ed E F Bleiler; The Complete Short Stories of Ambrose Bierce (coll 1970); The Devil's Advocate: An Ambrose Bierce Reader (coll 1987; vt In the Midst of Life UK); An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge and Other Stories (coll 1995 chap UK).
further reading: Ambrose Bierce: A Biography (1968) by Richard O'Connor.
Ambrose Gwinett Bierce
This entry is taken from the Encyclopedia of Fantasy (1997) edited by John Clute and John Grant. It is provided as a reference and resource for users of the SF Encyclopedia, but apart from possible small corrections has not been updated.


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Sample the scenic, historic, and culinary delights of Peru's capital with our 24 Hours in Lima Guide. It's an ambitious agenda catered to anyone with a "go big or go home" travel spirit. Alternatively, handpick recommended activities for your desired mix of independent and guided exploration.
ℹ Contact details for the restaurants and cafes mentioned in this blog are listed under the last section.
Morning | Miraflores
Begin your day in Miraflores, the modern district of Lima that embodies the city's ever-evolving future.
🍴 Breakfast in Peru is typically a simple spread of eggs, bread, and fruit served with coffee or juice. For lighter fare, stick with the complimentary breakfast at your hotel or visit a local coffee shop. Arabica Espresso Bar and Pan Atelier are great spots near Parque Kennedy, the social heart of Miraflores. Serious morning eaters with a craving for blueberry waffles or eggs benedict will be drawn to the menu at Homemade. Another option, El Pan de la Chola, offers fresh artisan bread for your sandwich, a strong cup of coffee, and healthy juices like a spinach, apple, and ginger blend.
Miraflores has a privileged location along the coast which no doubt fuels its popularity among locals and foreigners alike. After breakfast, take a leisurely stroll along the Malecon, or promenade, that stretches along the city's high bluffs overlooking the Pacific Ocean.
- Parque del Amor is a notable landmark along the Malecon about a ½ mi (1 km) walk from Parque Kennedy. The famous sculpture "El Beso" sits in the nook of a small amphitheater tiled in beautiful mosaic murals.
- Paragliders take off from an open grassy area near Parque del Amor when wind conditions are right. They loft their winged parachutes over the cliff's edge and above the high-rises.
- The pebbly beaches of Costa Verde below the buffs of Miraflores aren't superb for sunbathing. But, you can walk down the steps near Puente Villena, the large arch-shaped bridge, to go surfing (board rentals and classes are available) or enjoy seafood at La Rosa Náutica restaurant on the pier.
- Larcomar is a contemporary shopping, dining, and entertainment center with an ocean view.
ℹ Enjoy more free time in Miraflores or call a safe taxi to visit Lima's Historic Center.
Life in Miraflores is more akin to that in a western metropolis, while a visit to the Historic Center, where local commerce mingles with government business, paints a more authentic view of routine for a greater majority of Lima residents. Impressive colonial and baroque architecture of this district is very different from the high rises that dominate the skyline in Miraflores, and just one example showcasing Lima's contrasting faces.
Midday | Historic Center
Plaza de Armas or Plaza Mayor is a good starting point to explore historic Lima. The plaza was established in 1535, at the same time as the city, and is surrounded by some of the city's grandest buildings. Other tourist-friendly attractions, such as Gran Hotel Bolivar and Monastery of San Francisco, are within a 1 mi (1.6 km) walk away.
- The Government Palace serves as both the seat of the government and home of the President of Peru. You can see the changing of the guard ceremony outside the palace gates everyday at noon.
- The Cathedral of Lima sits on the southwest corner of Plaza Mayor. Inside there is a Venetian mosaic-tiled chapel that shelters the tomb of San Francisco.
- Casa Aliaga (Jiron de la Union 22) is the oldest continuously occupied family home in South America. Make reservations to visit in advance to view the furnishings and decor from across 500 years of history that are on display in the main house.
- At Monastery of San Francisco, visit the underground catacombs that keep the bones of Lima's oldest residents. Tickets are available at the entrance.
- ℹ Browse more attractions of Lima's Historic Center in our Peru Guide.
🍴 In Peru, lunch is the biggest meal of the day. Typically served around 1pm, lunchtime is also a good time to try local favorites, like ceviche, at a very reasonable cost. For ceviche and other seafood options, check out Punta Azul or El Veridico de Fidel.
🚕 If you explore the Historic Center on your own, make sure you leave a comfortable cushion of time (at least 1 hr) to drive back to your hotel so you aren't late for any evening plans you have lined up. Traffic in Lima is unpredictable and can get really crazy during peak morning and evening commute hours. The evening culinary tour highlighted in the next section picks you up from your hotel between 4 – 4:30pm.
Evening | Culinary Tour
Food is one thing you do not want to miss out on in Lima. Did you know that the city is the gastronomic capital of South America? Nowhere else in Peru can you have your pickings among so many savory traditional and fusion dishes at such a wide variety of world-class and family-run restaurants.
One of the best ways to savor a variety of Peruvian dishes, especially when your time in Lima is limited, is to take a culinary tour like the one our travel advisors recently joined with Lima Gourmet.
Eat, drink, and be merry amid Lima's vibrant culinary scene.
🍴 Dinner plans are already taken care of when you sign up for an evening culinary tour. If you prefer to make your own plans, download our free Lima Restaurant Guide for a wide range of dining out options, from traditional and fusion to vegetarian and seafood.
Restaurant Suggestions –
- Arabica Espresso Bar | Calle Gral Recavarren 269, Miraflores
- Pan Atelier | Cantuarias 167, Miraflores
- Homemade | Calle Revett 259, Miraflores
- El Pan de la Chola | La Mar 918, Miraflores
- La Rosa Náutica | Espigón Miraflores, Circuito de Playas
- Punta Azul | Calle San Martin 519, Miraflores
- El Veridico de Fidel | Calle Colón 246, Miraflores
Select photo contributions by Monique Loayza, Britt Fracolli, and Alicia Gonzalez Fernandez.
We hope you make the most of your short stay in Lima. And remember, you can always contact us for a customized itinerary. Click Go Discover now.
Britt is a California native who left her home to explore South America in 2013 and now lives in Peru. She's just a little obsessed about planning getaways with her family, scuba diving, and trekking.

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Guarding the net during the Huskies women's hockey team's run to their first-ever Canada West banner and bronze medal at the Canadian Interuniversity Sport national championship, Cassidy Hendricks has had a stellar season on the ice.
"It was a good year for our team," she said. "A lot of firsts."
Hendricks made 124 saves through the three-game Canada West championship series, which needed 17 periods to be decided.
The final game saw the Huskies battle the University of Regina Cougars for four hours and 53 minutes, setting a record for the longest-ever Canada West women's hockey game. When the Huskies finally won in the second overtime, Hendricks was glad her team's efforts had been rewarded.
"It was a huge sigh of relief," Hendricks said. "I couldn't even believe it."
The Rutherford Arena was packed with fans cheering on the Huskies during the championship series. Hendricks appreciated the support the team received and was spurred on to play hard even when she was fatigued.
"It was really exciting," she said. "The cheers we'd get when they were announcing our names for the starting lineup almost brought me to tears."
Hailing from Vancouver, B.C. Hendricks decided to make the move to the University of Saskatchewan for academics and sports. Hendricks is currently in her second year studying biology with hopes of pursuing veterinary medicine in the future.
"I've always had a passion for animals," she said.
In coming to the U of S, Hendricks was also able to fill a gap on the Huskies' roster.
"I had a great opportunity because their goalies were moving on," she said.
Hendricks immediately began making an impact on the ice and was named the Huskie Athletics Female Rookie of the year after her first season with the Dogs. Now in her second year, Hendricks continues to be an integral part of the team and is glad to be able to contribute to the Huskies' success.
"I like the team atmosphere," she said. "We all are driving towards this one goal. It's nice to support each other; it's a good feeling. Everyone's there to help each other."
Hendricks originally began her hockey career as a defenceman, but after her team's goalie wasn't able to make a game Hendricks offered to strap on the pads and eventually made the switch to playing in net full time.
Now one of the top goalies in the country, the move has definitely paid off. During the regular season she made 387 saves and recorded a 1.77 goals against average and a .924 save percentage. Throughout her career, Hendricks has played in many high-stakes games but she still feels the pressure of the occasion.
"I've heard that I'm cool and confident on the ice," she said. "I feel like I can panic from time to time but I guess that's what I look like on the ice."
Hendricks tries not to overthink things, but instead concentrates on making one save at a time.
"I get pretty nervous but I try not to think about what's on the line," she said. "I just keep it simple. That usually helps my nerves."
With three years of eligibility left, Hendricks intends to keep playing for the Huskies. Her goals for the future include winning another Canada West banner and bringing home a national championship.
Looking back over this landmark year for the Dogs, Hendricks sees a few reasons for the team's success which could help them to future titles.
"We were just a really solid team and we supported each other," she said. "We worked hard and that got the result for us."
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To determine whether or not you can deduct your transportation from your home to your company in your taxable income (this type of deduction is called "befordringsfradrag" in danish), then you need to calculate the total amount of kilometers, that you drive every day from your home to your company.
If this roundtrip distance is 24 kilometers or less, then no tax deduction is given.
You must exceed 24 kilometers roundtrip per day, in order to get a tax deduction – in other words – the distance from your home to your company, must be more than 12 kilometers one-way.
If your roundtrip distance is more than 24 kilometers, then the tax deduction given in 2019 is 1,98 DKK per kilometer for the 25th kilometer and up to 100 kilometers.
If you exceed 100 kilometers per day, then the tax deduction in 2019 drops to 0,99 DKK per kilometer, for each kilometer driven above the first 100 kilometers.
These rates change every year, so check the updated rates on SKATs website every year:
Link to rates used in 2018 and 2019
One way to document the amount of driven kilometers, is to download an app to your phone, so that you can show the tax office (in case of questions), how many days you actually made the trip from your home to your company.
You can also write it down on paper, but the apps can be much more convenient.
This app here is quite popular in Denmark:
If you drive twice a day from your home to the company, you may be eligible for a double tax deduction, but again the documentation must be there. This double tax deduction may be relevant to those, who f.ex. own a restaurant and drives in the morning to open the restaurant, and again in the evening to close it.
An example on how to calculate the transportation deduction (called "befordringsfradrag" in danish):
A person drives 40 kilometers from his home to his company.
For the first 24 kilometers no tax deduction is given.
He drives 40 kilometers to the company, and then 40 kilometers again, when he drives home = it gives a total of 80 kilometers round-trip per day.
From this we remove 24 kilometers (which are not tax deductable) = 80 kilometers – 24 kilometers = 56 kilometers
He gets 1,98 DKK per kilometer (2019 rate) in tax deduction, so his total deduction per day is: 56 kilometers * 1,98 DKK = 110,88 DKK per day in tax deduction.
This amount is to be declared on the yearly tax declaration, in order to have effect on the tax.
You can get help calculating your tax deduction here from the tax office (2018 rate is used)
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Letters to the editor, Jan. 9
The strong emotions felt by those involved and following Jahi McMath's case have been sadly misdirected.
The doctors in the case are excellent clinicians and caring human beings. Patients at Oakland Children's are getting the best care possible.
My deepest sympathies go to Jahi's mother. There is no greater grief than the loss of your child.
As a resident, I saw a post-tonsillectomy patient bleeding profusely from the mouth and nose. This patient had a life-threatening condition that left doctors no other treatment options.
Tonsillectomies should not have been performed on myself or most of my generation for simple recurring sore throats. I also saw "ambulance-chasing attorneys" stalking vulnerable families at their bedsides. Patients and parents must learn the facts. Doctors and patients must listen carefully to each other.
Together, we can build a strong trust and keep these unethical attorneys away.
Belita Anatalio, M.D., former resident
at Oakland Children's Hospital, Sunnyvale
Ethical and medical battle
Is it reasonable and/or permissible for me (a physician) to be offended by the writings of Jamie Court and Bruce Fagel ("Hospital incentive to bury mistakes must be rectified," Open Forum, Jan. 6)?
To imply that doctors and hospitals would withhold medical care to decrease financial loss from litigation is repugnant. I have been an emergency room physician in the Bay Area for over 25 years and I serve on the ethics committee at my hospital. I have seen many cases concerning end-of-life issues. An ethical dilemma is about what is right versus what is right, and not right versus wrong. Ms. McMath is brain-dead. Is it right to not use limited resources to keep the rest of her body functioning, or is it right to respect the wishes of her family and friends?
Unfortunately, Court and Fagel chose not to have a respectful and thoughtful discussion of the problem. Instead, they used this terrible situation to advance a political agenda, namely passage of the proposed ballot measure called the Troy and Alana Pack Patient Safety Act. It is beyond the scope of this letter to discuss the merits of this ballot measure. However, to use personal tragedy for political gain is crass and vulgar.
Robert Golomb, M.D., Lafayette
Common sense from a warming denier
Just because I don't believe in climate change, why does that mean I want to live in a dirty, polluted environment? I want clean air, water, land. I want energy-efficient cars, appliances and lifestyle. Most electricity comes from coal-burning plants, and burning coal releases mercury into the air, and mercury is a harmful chemical.
So of course I want everyone to use less electricity and I want scientists and engineers to find better ways to produce energy.
I live a simple, modest lifestyle. I believe in saving natural resources (and money). I use fluorescent bulbs, have for many years; I use a clothesline to dry clothes; I have always lived within 15 miles (or less) from work. All this because (to me) it is common sense.
Corinne Lashley, Pleasant Hill
Let Presidio Trust work
Regarding "Pelosi to Presidio Trust: Get on with it" (Jan 7): In my opinion, her public statement was shockingly inappropriate since Rep. Nancy Pelosi is the very person in San Francisco who recommends, to the president of the United States of America, and who sits on the Presidio Trust board of directors. Her command to the trust implied unwanted threat.
Pelosi sounded arrogant by publicly chastising the Presidio Trust board as if they were naughty children for the way they have chosen to make a far-reaching decision. I am puzzled as to the underlying problem Pelosi has with the public process the trust board established.
Why should the trust rush to make a decision? Why not wait to see how a vastly changed landscape looks after the Presidio Parkway is completed and no longer resembles a massive construction zone? Why is Pelosi so hostile about the board and its process? There must be something pressuring her to act in a way quite unlike her generally very respectful, democratic self.
Jan Blum, San Francisco
Rep. Pelosi, slow down
I disagree with Nancy Pelosi's opinion that the Presidio Trust should quickly decide on what should happen with the land of the Sport Basement and should approve the George Lucas Museum.
Why does this land have to be occupied by building(s) and parking lots in the future? This part of Presidio and Crissy Field are viewing points of the most dramatic display of nature, the tidal and summer fog movement, and the steep cliffs that descend into the water and the man-made Golden Gate Bridge.
Some of the most famous urban parks in North America, such as Central Park, New York City, and Stanley Park, Vancouver, British Columbia, have not had large buildings erected in recent history. For example, architect Frank Lloyd Wright, while designing the Guggenheim Museum in New York City, once talked about putting the museum in Central Park. We can only imagine why that did not happen.
One Vancouver newspaper editor wrote that Vancouverites guard Stanley Park so jealously that it has become a fetish of untouchability.
To Presidio Trust: Restore the land, and leave out the buildings.
Olle Larsson, Corte Madera


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What a tragedy that modern entertainment and publishers mock the blueprint for happiness to be found in the marriage relationship. The elusive Mr. Right is ever portrayed as just enough out of reach as to be a tease. According to God, the purpose of the husband is to obtain the pure affections of a woman's heart. One of the ways that he is to do this involves his own conduct. He himself must first give and display pure affection in order to obtain it.
Love begets love and affection begets affection. In order for a man to give pure affection, he must connect with One who is pure - Jesus Christ. Christ alone can purify and sanctify his affections and when He does this, a man's wife is recognized as his first earthly obligation.
When the affections are sanctified, our obligations to God are made primary, everything else secondary. (Galatians 5:24/Colossians 3:2)
And the man who allows his wife to occupy the second place in his affections is dishonoring himself and his God. (Ephesians 5:25)
Ladies listen: he who is not true to his God cannot be true to His wife. You cannot be first in his affections if God is not first in his affections.
Some women don't want a religious man because they think he will not be as charming, appealing or enjoyable. Women generally want a good man who will do what is right but what many of them don't always seem to realize is that no man can be, can do or can stay good and right without a connection to the One who is always good and right. The man may look good and sound good and it may feel right but that cannot last without the influence of Christ in the man's life.
Affection may be as clear as crystal and beauteous in its purity, yet it may be shallow because it has not been tested and tried. Only where Christ reigns can there be a deep, true, unselfish affection Make Christ first and last and best in everything. Constantly behold Him, and your love for Him will daily become deeper and stronger as it is submitted to the test of trial. And as your love for Him increases, your love for each other will grow deeper and stronger. Those who are one with Christ are one with each other. (James 1:12/Romans 8:35,38,39)
The conduct of the husband toward the wife and of the wife toward the husband may be such that it will make the home life a preparation for entrance to the family above. If the husband is tyrannical, exacting, critical of the actions of his wife, he cannot hold her respect and affection, and the marriage relation will become odious to her. She will not love her husband, because he does not try to make himself lovable. (Proverbs 18:24/Matthew 12:30/Ephesians 3:15-19)
Being loving and lovable is the true way to experience love. Men and women generally fail to understand this and consequently suffer much needless heartache and pain as they spend much of their lives focusing on being loved rather than longing to give love. (Acts 20:35)
The husband should read and study the Bible with his wife in his effort to obtain pure affections from her. Why should the husband read and study the Bible with his wife you may ask ? The affections are centered just where the mind is. By contemplation of great truths, the mind is elevated, the affections purified and refined; for the Spirit of God, through the truth of God, quickens the lifeless spiritual faculties, and attracts the soul heavenward. Christ will take charge of the affections of those who love and honor God, causing them to center upon proper objects. (This is the only true safeguard against adultery or any other form of infidelity) The heart that loves Jesus will not desire the unlawful affections of another. (Colossians 3:2/Galatians 5:24/John 12:32/2 Corinthians 10:5)
Unsanctified human affection always misleads, for it beckons in other paths than the way God has pointed out. ( Unsanctified affection is often mistaken as love but it is better described as strong infatuation or lust) (Romans 1:26,31)
The heart should have only pure, sanctified affection, worthy of the followers of Jesus Christ, exalted in its nature, and more heavenly than earthly. Anything different from this is debasing, degrading in courtship; and marriage cannot be holy and honorable in the sight of a pure and holy God, unless it is after the exalted scriptural principle. (Colossians 3:5/Romans 12:10)
God has given men and women affections and intellect that they may appreciate the character of God as it was revealed in the earthly life of Christ, and through faith in Christ reveal the same attributes. (These attributes in the characters of the husband and wife make the marriage life a foretaste of heaven) (1 Corinthians 14:12/Romans 12:2)
Husband and wife are to be faithful to each other so long as life shall last, ever revealing the self sacrifice that leads to the truest happiness and the highest perfection of character. Living for God, the soul sends forth to Him its best and highest affections. Is the greatest outflow of your love toward Him who died for you ? If it is, your love for each other will be after heaven's order. (Mark 10:7-9/Matthew 22:37-39)
It is true that there are many who don't believe in God and yet apparently are able to stay together in relationships and particularly in marriages for what may seem a long time. However, they will never reach the potential or fulfill the purpose of God for their union without Christ. The high, noble, lofty design of God in the institution of marriage is not discerned; therefore the purest affections of the heart, the noblest traits of character are not developed. (Proverbs 30:5/Romans 8:28/Ephesians 5:25-27)
God created man with affections capable of embracing eternal realities. These affections were to be kept pure and holy, free from all earthliness. (Colossians 3:2/John 3:31)
Knowing his own purpose and understanding GOD's design for marriage, the husband is better prepared to recognize and fulfill the needs in his wife's heart that GOD created him to fulfill. He must first let Christ take charge in his own life to meet these needs.
By the grace of God, we will continue this study in another post. Have a wonderful weekend.
© 2009 Tyrone Keels
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At Vancouver Home Care Assistance, we believe that an important component of effective aging is finding and participating in the appropriate physical and mental activities. Because of this, we always encourage our clients to try new things to help promote total health, one of which being yoga. A growing number of seniors are turning to the practice of yoga as it offers a wide variety of mental, physical and spiritual benefits, while also enhancing overall health and wellbeing.
With a focus on stretching and increasing and maintaining flexibility, yoga is a form of exercise that contributes to a senior's ability to remain independent as they age. Additionally, yoga helps to increase muscle strength and improve balance, thus decreasing the likelihood for falls, broken bones and injuries. Its low impact nature also means that it is unlikely to aggravate common conditions among seniors such as arthritis.
Because the practice of yoga can be tailored to the senior in terms of skill level and frequency, it is ideal for seniors who are starting to exercise after a long hiatus or who are suffering from age related physical disabilities. Yoga sessions can also be conducted in a group setting or as an individual activity. A senior can attend yoga groups several times a week, benefitting not simply from the practice of yoga but the social interchange with the other members of the group. In addition, seniors can continue to maintain their mental and physical health by repeating the yoga exercises learned in class at home alone, or with the help of a Vancouver caregiver.
Perhaps most importantly, are the meditative aspects of yoga. Yoga is a soothing exercise that is often practiced to promote emotional and mental wellness. This can be especially important for those seniors who are missing the lifestyle they had when they were younger or who are feeling the absence of their adult children in their daily life.
As with any exercise program, any senior who is interested in participating in yoga should consult with his or her primary care physician before engaging in any exercise regimen. In addition, seniors should seek a yoga trainer who is experienced in working with older individuals in order to ensure that the training program will be tailored to their unique needs.
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Former Eaton Red Mike Anderson still livid that Jim Danley was fired
Mike Anderson didn't hold back.
"We got played in 10-day period of time," he said by telephone on Thursday.
The assistant baseball coach at Oklahoma remains livid about what happened to his former schoolboy coach and mentor, Jim Danley, who was unceremoniously ousted last Friday by Reds administration.
Anderson, a former Reds player who also headed Nebraska Cornhuskers baseball and briefly led Regis Jesuit, said he thought he had been working "in good faith" with Eaton officials, including with Danley, in order to help amicably end what had turned into a bad situation, and thought he was near a solution that would work for everyone. Even State Sen. Scott Renfroe, R-Eaton, told the school board that it "should know better," and that its actions "are embarrassing" and that it was "embarrassing this town."
Anderson also said "the whole thing stops if there's a backbone in the administration."
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To celebrate the 800th anniversary, the Riesenfeld Center is mounting a year-long exhibition devoted to the great document and its legacy, based on the Center's outstanding collections of historical English and early American law books.
All are invited to an open house next Wednesday, February 25th, for the opening of the exhibition:
"Magna Carta, 800 Years: Rights and the Rule of Law"
Wednesday, February 25th, in the Riesenfeld Center (N30)
Open House: 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Snacks and refreshments will be served through the day.
The exhibition, drawn from the outstanding collections of historical law housed in the Riesenfeld Center, traces Magna Carta from its medieval beginnings, to its reception in early America and the constitutional framework that it inspired and shaped. The exhibition showcases over 75 rare books and pamphlets, at the center of which is Magna Carta itself, which the Library holds in 14 editions printed before 1600. Through the exhibit we invite visitors to explore the rich legacy and historical contexts of Magna Carta, and the tradition of rights and the rule of law.


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Sometimes you just have to say "that was absolutely f***ing atrocious," neck a beer, slit your wrists, swallow a few pills and then bathe in a cold bath of misery before waking up in the morning when everything will be OK.
But you know what, lads and ladies, I reckon this one's going to hurt for a while.
Of course, we could just wipe away the result with the 'it's sound, Pep's coming' line that has become our Cillit Bang ever since the club announced that perhaps the best coach in world football would be taking over next season. Norwich City, 18th in the league and without a win in nine games, nil; Manchester City nil. Bang, and the dirt is gone. Or in our case, mention Pep's name and the dirt is gone.
For me, that line is about as useful as the one that references the good old days back in Division 2. Even though I'm as excited as the next guy about Pep Guardiola being our manager next term, it's completely unproductive to live in the past or the future. The present is what matters, and right now, what we're seeing on the pitch is tosh.
Manuel Pellegrini – 'the Engineer', supposedly – has this season conceived a machine that groans and suffocates under a coat of rust from some of the finest materials available to a man of his trade. Successful engineers excel in developing new solutions. They must adapt their ideas and choose the solution that best matches the requirements, but this one is a one trick pony that refuses to learn from previous mistakes.
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The players deserve roasting, too. They talk too much. "This is what we call hunting season," says Vincent Kompany. "We can catch Leicester," said Fernandinho with all the fight and passion of Rubén Cousillas after 105 joints before he and his teammates went to Carrow Road and gave one of the most lifeless performances I've seen since the 2008 takeover. Close your mouths and do the talking on the pitch where it actually matters.


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Shortly after, Out of Iraq Caucus leaders decided to break the pact that members had made to stick together against the bill. "We have released people who have been pained by all this," said Rep. Maxine Waters (D-Calif.). "We told them we don't want them to be in a position of undermining Nancy's speakership."
You just gotta love them. Rather then sticking to their guns over the supposed reason they were elected, their "mandate," Democrats have a severly watered down piece of surrender in Iraq legislation. Then, to get those in the Out Of Iraq Coalition to surrender on their principles for an esoteric, and plain silly idea, such as "undermining Nancy's speakership," is the hight of surrender. There are going to be moonbats in true apoplexy today. Especially those camped out at Nancy Pelosi's home, who were, BTW, told by police to take down "Camp Pelosi." No one knows who ordered it, unsurprisingly.
Four members of Code Pink attempting to send the same message by taking over Pelosi's office in Washington were arrested Tuesday. They included at least one Bay Area resident, Janine Bonaparte from Marin County, according to a Code Pink news release.
"Pelosi is making political compromises that will compromise the lives of our children,'' Bonaparte was quoted as saying in the news release. "She does not represent me or the peace majority that elected (her) in November.''
Michelle Malkin touches on this, as well.
And expect more unhinged activities by the anti-Operation Iraqi Freedom folks if this passes.
There has been lots of uproar over the Democratic leadership attempting to bribe Congresspeople to vote for the bill. But, how about this (from The Hill)
The lobbying was intense. Two House Democrats said the leaders dangled the possibility of reversing decisions made by the Base Realignment and Closure Commission (BRAC). Democratic National Committee Chairman Howard Dean and AFL-CIO Chairman John Sweeney called individual lawmakers, while Democratic leaders lobbied members in phone calls and on the House floor.
Democrats were seeking support from Republicans as well. Ruppersberger said he had spoken to Rep. Roscoe Bartlett (R) but would not say how his fellow Marylander would vote. If Bartlett decides to support the bill, Ruppersberger added, it will be because of his conscience and not anything the Democrats could offer him.
Two points: First, what happened to Nancy doing away with all that lobbying that causes the "culture of corruption?" Sure seems that it is alive and doing quite well, thank you very much.
Second, if Republicans join the Coalition of Surrender, it is because of their conscience? Does that mean that those of the Out Of Iraq Caucus that vote for it are immoral?
Captain Ed discusses the pork in the legislation in depth.
I mentioned back before the elections that the Democrats might well try exactly what they are doing: putting surrender legislation in Iraq/Afghanistan spending bills, leaving President Bush in a bad situation. Well, they have tried it multiple times, and now they think they have the best one. Will the Republican Congress Critters stand up to it, or will they surrender, too?
Update: The Surrender Bill passed 218-212, with two Dhimmi Republicans crossing the aisle, including, I am sorry to say, Walter Jones of North Carolina. See David at the Thunder Run for the full details.
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I was likely supposed to be knocked out by the huge volume of space and light that is the front hall/reception area at Patkau Architect's new
But my first contact with the building was of a temporary canvas tarp. All the entrances of the building have been infected by a marquee virus--white carnival tents sit in front of every entrance for some unkown purpose. Were they keeping the rain out? My second experience of the library was seeing a long queue of people being waited upon by library staff. Librarians were busily engaged in signing people up for new library cards, and were thus stationed at temporarily installed conference-type tables piled high with computers. The lucky few clients whose numbers had been called were seated at folding card chairs.
How is it that a brand new building needs carnival tents at its entrances and triage approaches to administration? Five years in the making, and ninety seven million dollars spent, it is VERY unlikey that the architects intended these features to part of their design. In describing their project, Patkau Architects speak of these highly public areas in the following way: "Between the wooden rooms and exterior skin are rich and complex spaces that reflect the diversity of the program, through a variety of light conditions, scales of spaces, and unexpected adjacencies." Unexpected adjacencies indeed.
Humans and architecture don't always have the same agenda. Frequently, the needs of a building do not comply with the needs of the people who use it. (eg. Frank Lloyd Wright's buildings were notorious leakers). I am not proposing a polemic for the case of function over art here, because it is in this conflicted zone--frequently identified in dichotomous terms as 'aesthics' vs. 'pragmatism'--that the most interesting aspects of a city are played out.
Maybe I did miss the big 'wow' effect at Patkau Architect's new Grande Bibliothèque in Montréal. But then again, I think that missing the point IS the point of cities and their buildings.
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It's Late September and I Really Should Be Back At School...
It's late September and Goalden Sky is now in edit mode. That's the good news, so I thought great, time to think about my cover. The other day I fluttered my eyelashes at my Keithie (my hubby and forever reluctant cover designer) that I needed him to create a cover for me soon because the book should be finished by the end of November. He groaned, pulled a face and took a sharp intake of breath.
'Not a good time,' he replied, shaking his head. 'We're in the middle of autumn term at uni, mad busy, and I'm going to work on the camper van after I've finished the shed. You'll have to wait a while.'
'Wha'?' I couldn't believe it. 'How long?'
'I dunno. Until things settle down at work. You can give me some ideas, though.'
Well, as you can imagine I had a good old tut of irritation, but there's nothing I can do. I have this problem every time I produce a new book: it's not a priority in Keithie's petrol head world of cars, computers or DIY. I really wanted Goalden Sky finished and in print in 2013, but it's like it won't appear until early 2014 now. The weeks are flying by. Before I know it Christmas will be here (again!) and I'll keep nagging him and he'll get a cob on and complain he's being rushed and he could have done a better job, etc etc etc.
There's more good news, though. Epiworld is almost Kindled, and Goalden Girl should be Kobo'd soon, because a nice man called Thomas on the Nobooko.com Nook and Kobo Forum directed me to a site called Draft2Digital https://www.draft2digital.com/. It's an absolute piece of 'peas'! Takes all the hard work out of ebook conversion and will also convert to Kindle! All I need to do is to tell it I want Kobo and it will be done.The only thing is I'm having a bit of a problem with my dedication page and the page where I tell everyone what else I've written. For some reason the formatting looks odd on those pages, the text is too big (can't see why in the original Word document), and they're doing my head, but with any look you'll see Goalden Girl on Kobo soon!
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You can view the youth testimony on this link from the Seattle Channel – Public Comment – The youth's testimony comes in at about the 135.57 mark.
I was able to speak earlier in the evening and relayed Sandy and Tim Motzer's great work on a budget summary regarding how a new center can be funded. Fellow LCNA board member Abdi Hussein also spoke to the need. Testimony was paired down to one minute because of the large crowd that had turned out and the amount of those that wished to speak on a wide range of important issues. Thanks to John Lombard, co-chair of the North District Council, who also spoke, in part, regarding the community center effort. The true stars of the evening were our Youth Leaders who, guided by Mark Mendez, are truly demonstrating their powerful voices for the benefit of us all.


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May is Military Appreciation Month. One way we here at the Baker County Chamber of Commerce show our appreciation for the incredible sacrifices made by our nation's military servicemen, servicewomen and veterans is by helping them set up shop with their own successful businesses.
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This month, all of America honors and celebrates its military veterans. After serving so valiantly in our nation's Army, Navy, Air Force and Coast Guard, many continue being of service to their communities by opening and running successful businesses.
According to the 2007 Census Bureau's Survey of Business Owners, a top source of data on veteran-owned businesses and their owners,
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I wish I could reminisce like you for some sorta time and space I felt safe. But since a young age I had to learn to hold myself and know despite it all, I was still enough. But as you would have guessed, I didn't know that and spiralled down a really dark path. No, there were no alcohol and drugs, there was something worse, the constant battle with crippling feelings of 'not enough'.
Imagine growing up believing you should not exist at all. Imagine how would you turn out. I wish I could say I'm turned out ok, but I guess that's not the complete truth. Even though you may see me holding it together, I'm no more found than you.
We're lost and alone in the journey back home trying to grow along the way. Even if we do find souls that help us carry the load, in the end we're the ones to answer to what we let go.
Maybe it would be easier had I learned differently from what my childhood branded in me. But I'll never know and it doesn't matter. I've learned to make of my self what brings me peace and let go of the misconceptions in my system of beliefs.
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This is WHO Sierra Leone's Country Cooperation Strategy for Sierra Leone, which presents a medium-term strategic vision for collaboration with the country to support the implementation and development of national health policies, strategies and plans. This is the third CCS for WHO in the country. It intends to strengthen strategic cooperation between WHO and the Government of Sierra Leone after an extraordinary period characterized by the outbreak of Ebola virus disease (EVD) and the subsequent recovery phase.