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Apricot and fig pork stuffing for turkey, duck or game. I like pairing meat with fruit, dried fruit especially, and this stuffing will complement poultry extremely well. If you set out on a challenge of de-boned bird roast this Christmas, it's a wonderful filling to spread inside the meat, roll and tie it up, roast and serve for the 'wow' factor.
Beef fillet roulade with porcini mushroom stuffing. The execution could not be easier: if you get a nice middle cut of fillet - but frankly any part will go - all you do is open it up like a book with a sharp knife, spread with the stuffing and roll it up again.
Christmas turkey - wonderfully moist, brined for 36 hours, worth every minute of the effort. Some other points worth bearing in mind: don't cover it. It will steam instead of roasting. But by all means pour some liquid into the tray so it cooks in slightly moist environment.
Crispy roasted brussels sprouts and blanched sprout tops with almonds. They need to be salted and peppered about twice as much as an amount you think sensible.
Brussels sprouts cooked with fennel and caraway seeds and coated in crushed walnuts, parmesan and breadcrumbs. For a vegetarian option of course leave out the bacon. The fennel and caraway seeds add flavour.
Yule log, or buche de Noel made with chocolate sponge and chocolate whipped cream filling. This is DEFINITELY the best dessert on Christmas day. It rides onto the table when everyone is in deep gluttonous stupor after third helpings of turkey and just one more last spoonful of stuffing, and suddenly they perk up mumbling 'this is a bit of all right' and 'I might have room for the thinnest slice more'.
Tasty Christmas stuffing made with minced pork, chestnuts and porcini mushrooms. 'Stuffing' – such a misnomer. You should NOT stuff the turkey. It will cook better and quicker all alone, with perhaps just an onion or an apple in the cavity.
Chocolate covered lebkuchen filled with jam. Lebkuchen or gingerbread cookies are rather indulgent spiced honey cookies and I've taken the indulgence to the next level here – by filling them with jam and dipping them in chocolate.
A different take on a Christmas pudding, with carrots and dates, baked instead of steamed. A cross between a carrot and date cake, a lighter sticky toffee pudding, baked not steamed, sauce still served – this is the one to try.
Christmas Stollen with homemade marzipan. Stollen tastes absolutely divine when still warm from the oven but it keeps very well. The German Christmas bread symbolised baby Jesus swaddled in clothing
Cinnamon twist star bread, a variation on the kanelbullar, Swedish cinnamon buns, theme. A giant kanelbulle twisted into a star bread shape, with cinnamon, apple and chocolate fillings.
Cranberry gingerbread cake, sweet and tart, spiced and festive. Totally perfect for those freaks like me who detest Christmas pudding and fruit cake.
Cranberry ketchup is a sweet, sour and salty condiment with a festive tang, excellent with roast meats instead of the usual cranberry sauce. Tomato ketchup is what springs to mind these days but it wasn't always so - fish as above, mushroom in 18th century and even walnuts here and there.
Simple and easy cranberry sauce to serve with your turkey. It can be made well ahead of time as it stores well in the fridge. If you prefer it a little tarter, reduce the amount of sugar.
Dabo - traditional Ethiopian honey and milk bread. To make the Ethiopian yemarina yewotet dabo, which means honey and milk bread, beat the honey with the egg, salt and spices.
Old fashioned molasses cake? Think again – this one has fresh grated ginger added for the zing, and you don't even need an electric mixer to make it.
Fruity, nut free mince pies made from scratch: the best shortcrust pastry and delicious fruit filling. I never used to like mince pies until I made them at home. The fact is that all shop-bought pies, even the posh, fancy, Hestonised and overpriced numbers taste mainly of too much orange peel and too much booze. As much as I'm the last person to complain about too much booze, I like to keep it separate from cakes. And orange peel is usually nasty, unless you make it yourself (I don't) or spend quite a bit more money than even Waitrose Cook's Ingredients charge.
Christmas fruit cake - lighter in colour and in taste but still rich and full of raisins, berries, apricots, figs and almonds. It keeps very well but needn't be made weeks ahead of Christmas – tastes best when it had been standing for a couple of days.
Galette des rois, an elegant treat for the night of Epiphany, or any other time during the twelve days of Christmas. There are some lovely traditions associated with the galette: a 'fève' is hidden inside the cake - a tiny china figurine or an almond - and the lucky person to find it (and not choke on it) is crowned a king or queen for the carnival.
Ginger cake with candied ginger pieces, jam filling and maple syrup icing. I always thought 'gingerbread' referred only to cookies until I saw the cranberry gingerbread cake in NYTimes Cooking.
Joululimppu - Finnish Christmas bread with buttermilk, black treacle and caraway and fennel seeds. What a lovely bread this is! Unlike any other loaf. Goes beautifully with a little smoked salmon on Christmas morning.
Julekake, Norwegian Christmas bread with raisins, citrus peel and cardamom flavour. Now this is what I call Christmas Day breakfast - and even better on Boxing Day, toasted and thickly buttered. Better than a brioche - firmer and more substantial, and not so rich.
Festive Krantz cake with chocolate and walnut filling - quite unusual. No idea what its name means and no, it's not the same as Kranz – creamy 'crown' cake. I found my recipe in 'Baking with Passion' by Dan Lepard and Richard Whittington.
Lebkuchen - soft, honeyed cookies, similar to gingerbreads. Lebkuchen are of German provenance, invented by Franciscan monks in the 13th century.
Lemon posset, the easiest and the loveliest dessert, served with crunchy biscuits. Posset in medieval times was a spiced, rich milky-wine concoction, served probably more often as a remedy than a dessert. They did mix their drinks in the olden days didn't they?
My recipe for mince pies has the best shortcrust pastry and the nicest mincemeat filling - easy to make too. They go back to the times of crusades and the Middle Eastern approach to sweet and savoury, mixing meat with spices, fruit and nuts.
Mini Pavlovas - individual meringues with whipped cream and fruit toppings: passion fruit, pomegranate and raspberry. Simple – and gorgeous. Any time of year. And what's more important – small meringues are much easier to bake than a whole big Pavlova.
Festive Stollen with sweet, spiced poppy seed filling. Poppy seeds make such a fantastic festive filling for breads, cakes and little bites that it's a shame they are not more popular in the bits of Europe west and south of Dresden.
Orange and spice muffins with candied citrus peel. These smell lovely while they're baking – orange-and-spice, Christmas-just-around-the-corner aroma.
Tartlets with ricotta and almond filling, topped with candied orange slices. I can't honestly say which filling is nicer – the bonus about the ricotta one I guess that you can stick the leftovers into a buttered and floured ramekin and bake for a mini cheesecake.
Pandoro, Italian festive 'golden bread', the sweet buttery panettone's rival. Come on, Italians - just have both. I'm having both this year, although my pandoro is baked in a panettone tin - and my recipe is a somewhat hacked version of an Italian one.
Panettone - classic Italian Christmas sweet bread. Yes – it's doable. A word of warning though: it's a fickle, capricious beast in the truly Italian style, la donna è mobile and so is panettone.
Turnips roasted with thyme, rosemary and parmesan. They get a new line of life with this recipe, zinged with a dash of parmesan and thoroughly cooked through. Now I'm a hater of overcooked veg, but those babies, they need to be tender.
Parsnip and orange cake with cinnamon and raisins. Very similar to carrot cake though not quite as moist, it's good enough to bake at Christmas instead of the fruit cake.
Dos and don'ts of making the best roast potatoes you have ever eaten. The ultimate golden, crispy roasties that make you forget about the roast beef.
Meringue roulade with raspberries and whipped mascarpone cream filling, decorated with rose petals and pistachios. Just when you thought meringue-related desserts couldn't get any better – this thing turns up.
Festive red cabbage stir fried with apples, raisins and spices, super quick to cook. Don't get me wrong – I've cooked red cabbage slow and low before, with the obligatory red wine and spices, but since the generous crop this year I've had to look for quicker ways.
Carrots and parsnips roasted with harissa, herbs and honey. Roasted root vegetables – excellent with a roast, Christmas Day can't be without them. I find the simpler the better they are.
Whole roast duck with a spice rub and honey and dark soy glaze. This one is cooked through but not overdone, moist and flavoursome thanks to the honey and the spices, and very tender.
Roast goose breast with apples and raisins, best cooked in a skillet to render fat, then finished off in the oven. With apple and raisin topping to cut through the rich flavour of the meat.
Roast grouse served with game chips. Grouse is a grown-up's game. For beginners, quail or guinea fowl will be a tame enough start. Intermediate gamers will enjoy partridge and pheasant lest it's inexpertly dried out in the oven.
Roast partridge with bacon, an easy recipe for a good game bird. Partridge doesn't taste too strong and isn't too dry if cooked right - here's how.
Roast pheasant with best Brussel sprouts and garlic spinach mushrooms. Game birds roasted inevitably evoke the spirit of Christmas, especially when paired with disputably fragrant aroma of cooking Brussels sprouts.
What a glorious thing roast beef is. Perfect invention for a Sunday, to stick a quarter of a cow into the oven and forget about it for the time it takes to get to church and back – or play a stint of World of Warcraft upstairs.
Crispy, smashed and roasted potatoes with tangy cream topping, so glorious you can skip the meat from your Sunday or Christmas roast.
Schiacciata di uva - Tuscan grape focaccia. The Italian and the French have a lovely way with flat dough – they salt it, stuff it with olives, ham, cheese, soft fruit, preserves, sugar - whatever you like. This one is harvest festive bread.
Steamed salmon in a parcel is truly delicious – I had it warm, almost straight from the steamer (bar shooting a few pictures) but it tasted even better the next day, provided you bring it up to room temperature.
Stollen bites, mini treat versions of the German fruited Christmas log. I make them with pistachio marzipan and apple marmalade and they are completely irresistible.
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|Many years have gone by since the CH-701 was the "All Metal" ultralight STOL king. With a small engine / all aluminum design, it was sure to become a hit.
|Time goes by. We all get huge from cow hormones and draft beer, yet want to get airborne. Zenith Aircraft, predicted the epidemic. The Super Duty was born and we can all fly again.
To those that don't get the point of the new airplane, here it is :)
Yes, it is big, yes it is heavier and yes it will use a lot of gas to go nowhere. Sounds all AMERICAN :)
Well, there is more :
The additional wing area, tail force, wheel size and engine power truly makes it handle like the earlier 701, yet with much more power, creature comfort and substance.
|Kind of like my favorite aircraft: VIDEO (also from Canada)
|The Viking 170 or 190 will make the Super Duty airplane fun at any airfield and at any altitude.
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The Super Duty is a bigger airplane. Along with that come a larger wing, more lift, far better longitudinal control with the huge horizontal, etc.
Keep in mind that this style airplane needs max power for all of 20 seconds, after that it is all just additional weight to carry a big displacement engine. The airplane will not comfortably go over 100 mph. It's a pickup truck, heavy hauler, sightseeing plane, etc. Not a speedster.
The fun comes from lots of takeoff thrust, quiet cruising, sipping fuel and overall low build cost. The Viking 130 has all of this.
If the airplane had a much larger baggage area, in order to carry several hundred lb of whale blubber, then the 174 or 190 hp Viking turbo would be ideal. Since it does not (and whales can't be hunted right now) I suggest the Viking 130.
Obviously this all changes if your summertime density altitude is 10,000 feet. Then the Viking Turbo is a must.
Do you have any idea what you are expecting for performance on the 750 SD with the Viking 130? I was thinking to go with VG's rather than slats as I want the higher weight capacity, but I don't plan to do any "hard STOL," just better than the C-150 I have now. Thanks
In fact, with the Super Duty you don't HAVE to go with the bigger engine. The 130 has enough thrust to pull the airplane, is lighter and cheaper, etc.
So more options
You have my attention. I am very interested in the new 750 SD, teamed with a Viking this could be the best of many worlds. Thanks

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"Let us consider how to stir up one another to love and good works, not giving up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but encouraging one another-and all the more as you see the Day approaching." Hebrews 10:24,25
Half the world population-about 3.5 billion-have watched the football World Cup. Netflix users collectively watched 1 billion hours of content per week in 2017. Even in impoverished shack communities, satellite dishes can predominate. For good or bad Society's values are being shaped by the unprecedented global reach of the media,. Christian fellowship in this welter of media, is essential – face to face, side by side, worshiping God, listening to good preaching, sharing real lives, and discerning the good, bad and indifferent. Welcome to God's sanity!


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This Week's Highlights
Tuesday Speaker: Dr. Eveline Goodman
Topic: The Challenge of Change
the change you want to see in the world. Rise to meet the challenge.
Every challenge is just an opportunity in disguise. Change and grow.
We've all heard these maxims but how can we really learn to embrace
challenges in our lives? What happens in our brains when we are faced
with tricky situations? What role does our psychology play in how we
approach problems and deal with conflict?
Dr. Eveline Goodman is here to explain the magical effect that combining
IQ & EQ – left and right cognitive minds – will have on your
executive life. She delved into the differences between a fixed vs.
growth mindset, and using the latest findings from psychology and
neuroscience, she demonstrated how a holistic approach can give you the
tools to conquer any challenge. Participants gained game-changing
insights, and a greater understanding of the potential we can reach if
we invest equally in IQ & EQ.
The Rotary Club of Beijing welcomed acclaimed speaker Dr. Eveline
Goodman (PhD Psychology & Neuroscience) to present her unique
findings at our lunch meeting. Eveline has been successfully supporting
international clients for over then years, with a focus on neuroscience
for leadership ability. She applies her expertise in the fields of HR
& Psychology in her enlightening seminars – taking an integrated
approach that incorporates the latest findings in neuroscience and
neuroplasticity research to inspire you to find new pathways to success.
Thank you Dr. Goodman for the insightful presentation.
News from the Board
This column will be a regular feature of the newsletter of the
Beijing Rotary Club. Given the frequent absence of many members from
regular meetings due to conflicting obligations, it will try to give a
summary of club activities and enable members and friends to stay in
touch and get involved.
Service projects are at the core of Rotary activities. Besides the
Hypospadias Project, for which we have received a Global Grant from
Rotary International thanks to the efforts of PP Piper and IPP Russell,
we are working on several projects in support of migrant children. The
board is approaching foundations with which the club has been working in
the past in order to put existing funds to use. For details, please
contact Service Chair Helen and Treasurer Bruno.
This year, we will again participate in the German Christmas Bazaar
on Saturday, 1 December at the German Embassy. Foundation Chair Till has
secured a sponsorship from Nestlé for a coffee booth. Membership Chair
Daniel R. is still looking for volunteers to help.
Youth Services Chair Christoph is busy engaging with the two
Rotaract Clubs sponsored by our club. The Career Days, which provide
insights into professions and advice on how to enter them, are very
popular among Rotaractors. A special meeting will take place next week
with Rotaract Presidents and Secretaries to set out a plan for closer
President Elect Jonathan has taken it upon himself to coordinate the
preparations for next year's Red Lantern Ball, our club's signature
event. Send him a note if you would like to join the organising
We have resumed the tradition of fireside chats hosted by members
for a small group of fellow Rotarians, typically a mixture of long
standing and new members. The aim is to establish a closer bond among
members in the spirit of Rotary. Those interested in hosting a fireside
chat, please contact Secretary Martin S. Equally, our monthly dinners
for Rotarians, their partners and friends have proven to be a welcome
addition to the club's calendar.
Last but not least, I encourage you to attend the club's meetings.
They cannot be replaced by a WeChat messages, e-mails or newsletters!
Yours in Rotary,
President Martin
Upcoming Speaker
Jürgen Kracht, Chairman Fiducia Management Consultants, will be a
speaker at our lunch meeting on Tue, Nov 20. A veteran of trade and
investment in China and an Investment Promotion Ambassador for the Hong
Kong government, he will talk about the business implications of the
Greater Bay Area.
Call for Nominations of the Club Officers and Board Members for the Rotary Year 2019-20
In accordance with the Bylaws of the Rotary Club of Beijing, members of the Rotary Club of Beijing are all invited to nominate candidates for club directors and officers for the next Rotary Year (July 1, 2019 – June 30, 2020). The following positions are to be filled:
- Club Secretary
- Board Director and Treasurer
- Board Director and Chair of Membership Committee
- Board Director and Chair of Service Project Committee
- Board Director and Chair of Foundation Committee
- Board Director and Chair of Youth Services Committee
- Board Director and President Elect (President for 2020-21)
note that Jonathan Schoo, currently President Elect, will be President
for the Year 2019-2020. President Martin Glatz will automatically be a
member of the next Board as Immediate Past President.
Please, submit your nominations until Tuesday, November 27 in writing to email@example.com.
Nominations will be voted on at the club's Annual Meeting, which will be held on Tuesday, December 4, 2018, 12:30-14:00, Kempinski Hotel.


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12:30 midnight
Hopfgarten, Austria
Drive. Drive. Drive. That was today. We traveled through three countries: Switzerland, of course, where we started, then Liechtenstein, then our destination, Austria.
So here's some more random facts about Switzerland we learned from Pete along the way. Switzerland, though one of Europe's smallest countries, would have the largest land area if the Swiss Alps were rolled flat. But the Alps still tower high, so it remains one of the smallest. The tiniest European country, however, is Liechtenstein, home of the Adam's family (Da-da-da-da. Snap snap.) We stopped here for a bit of lunch. I had a kebap, which everyone raved so highly about. Basically, it's a shaved chicken sandwich with like a taziki and chili sauce atop a huge bun. Delicious!
From lunch we then we moved quickly into Austria and made a surprise stop at the Swarovski Crystal factory store. Now, I told myself that I wasn't going to buy anything, that I could get this stuff back at home if I even wanted it at all. But just a little piece of advice, don't lie to yourself like I did. Though Austria is not a shopping hub like say Paris or Venice, I think this stop might have made Austria my most expensive country on the trip. I controlled myself, though, and bought only a necklace for myself, some earrings for my Mom, and some key chains for my friends. But if you want some good crystal, this is the place to get it because not only is it authentic, it's way cheaper than you'd find it in the States. I think I only spent about 50€ for everything (though I could have spent a whole lot more).
But Austria is also a beautiful country. We're staying in a tiny village called Hopfgarten that has a population of about 3,000. (That would be just slightly larger than the population of my old high school.) Our residence for the next two days is a 400-year-old house complete with grandma. Yes, a grandma who lives upstairs. She's so cute, waving from a shuttered window as our coach pulled up the driveway. The room I'm staying in is cozy, fully carpeted with a desk, chairs and shelving. It's so welcoming! One of my favorite stops so far.
Dinner tonight at the house was family style. Hans and Helga (a.k.a Pete, our tour manager, and Aaron, our driver, dressed up in Austrian drag) served us and we helped clear the tables. Dinner itself was very hearty and greatly appreciated by our group. We had schnitzel (which I guess is usually a pork dish, but ours was chicken) and potatoes with apple strudel topped with a creamy custard for dessert. Oh, and we all had to take a shot of Autria's famous Schnaps, Austrian style – pinky under the glass and thumb on top. (Apparently you flip you're hand, thumb on bottom pinky on top, after midnight to make things interesting).
Tonight really is an early night because tomorrow is our big bike ride!
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Doctor of Design Seeks 'Hello Lauren Turton' for Photo Shoot
Music festivals and their communities are well-known for one thing – their unwavering and ever-growing taste for unique fashion. If a hat is seen most prominently around these communities, you know it has to be one heck of a hat. And that's exactly what That Dome Piece is – uniquely upcycled hats.
Doctor by day, designer by night – Jessica Bolton is the owner and sole operator of That Dome Piece. Growing up, Bolton had dreamt of majoring in fashion design before she was "encouraged to look toward a more 'sensible' career." Having accomplished that and currently a licensed psychologist at Donovan State Prison, Bolton can now clock out, armed with her glue guns and hats and pursue her dreams of being a fashion designer on the side. That Dome Piece serves as her creative outlet and a true reflection of her passion for wearable art.
We know all too well the feeling of psyching yourself up for an approaching festival only to realize you were too broke for that cute new outfit and/or festival gear. Cue then your DIY rush job of festival attire. Bolton had the same idea – except she directed her creative energy into creating a revival of millinery couture fashion. A frequent festival-goer herself—it was when Bolton was broke, and could not afford to purchase festival attire, that she took matters into her own hands. It began with a few vintage hats, and adding LED lights and random pieces to create her own masterpieces. These pieces brought in compliments and when people were surprised to find out that she was the creator of these chic pieces, and it was then that she felt she had discovered her niche.
Building a Brand & Finding Hello Lauren Turton
As Bolton's brand continues to grow, she knew it was time to expand on her creative visuals. Cue Hello Lauren Turton! The designer sought the help of our company to curate a photoshoot of depicting festival fashion vibes.
It was only a few years ago that our founder, Lauren Turton, met Bolton. Turton was producing pop-up shops in significant nightlife venues around the city, and That Dome Piece happened to be one of the vendors. Turton was instantly drawn towards Bolton's amazing creations and knew that HLT would be a great help in creating the company's visual needs.
With that, we adopted the role of Creative Director for the shoot, and chose Banker's Hill community of San Diego for the shoot's location for its interesting architecture that fit hand in hand with That Dome Piece's creative taste. We then proceeded to pull models, hair stylists, and make up artists to ultimately create the look that Bolton so craved for her brand.
With our help and curation of the photoshoot, That Dome Piece can now rest assured knowing they will have this repertoire of sleek images to submit to publications, to post on social media and or keep them for her portfolio.
The Exclusivity of That Dome Piece
One reason why That Dome Piece is so rad is that when working with the brand, you can get in touch with artistic side, and feel confident that no one else will be rocking the same look as no one piece is ever replicated. So rest assured, and know that you will never be placed in a fashion face-off of "Who Wore It Best."
With her brand, Bolton brings her style to fit into settings where she hopes you, too, can express yourself. Bolton says she wants to help "people feel good about the way they look."
Stay tuned for another hit creation by Hello Lauren Turton and That Dome Piece coming up later this month.
Get updates from the brand by following their Instagram: @ThatDomePiece


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COPENHAGEN, Denmark — A small cruise ship ran aground off Greenland's west coast and more than 50 people were evacuated safely Wednesday, the tour operator said.
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The Disko II hit rocks near the island of Qeqertarsuaq, but was not believed to be seriously damaged, said Soeren Rasmussen of the Danish tour operator Albatros Travel.
The 52 passengers — all Danes — and two tour guides were taken ashore as a precaution on the ship's lifeboats and small vessels sent from a village on the island, Rasmussen said. The 18-member crew remained aboard.
"Hitting rocks is always something that has to be taken very seriously but people took it very calmly, there was no danger," Rasmussen said.
"No damage to the ship or its double hull has been found," he said, adding that the Disko II had been built to sail in Arctic waters.
The passengers would remain in Qeqertarsuaq, about 155 miles north of the Arctic Circle, while authorities investigated whether the ship could continue its cruise north to Uummannaq, about 310 miles farther north.
The cruise had started in Kangerlussuaq, the site of a former U.S. Air Force base in southwestern Greenland.
The Disko II was built in 1992 to sail passengers along Greenland's west coast during the ice-free months and was converted into a cruise ship in 2004.
The worst accident off Greenland in recent decades happened in 1959, when all 95 passengers and crew members on the Danish liner Hans Hedtoft were killed when the ship sank on its maiden voyage to Denmark in a storm off the southern tip of Greenland.
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|I may not be a smart dog, but I know what roadkill is.
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|Golly bob-howdy!
|~ Slinky's catchphrase
Slinky Dog is a supporting character in the Toy Story franchise. He is one of Woody's five best friends. He is the tritagonist of the 1st Toy Story film, the pentagonist of Toy Story 2, one of the main characters of Toy Story 3, and a supporting character in Toy Story 4.
He was voiced by the late Jim Varney in the first two films and currently by Blake Clark.
Toy Story
Slinky is used by Andy as a force field when playing with his toys. Slinky first talks to Woody under his couch that he offers checkers for Woody. Slinky yells out, "Bad news!" and goes into a meeting. During the meeting, he and the other toys look at the children carrying presents for Andy's last birthday in his old house. All the toys go on a panic and later followed the red alert said by Sarge about Andy coming to his room. Slinky and the other toys watch Buzz Lightyear do some fake flying in his room and later getting exercise during the song, "Strange Things".
That evening, Slinky and the other toys thought Woody knocked off Buzz. Bo Peep attempts to stomp the angry toys, but later froze when Andy came into his room about bringing only one toy.
The next day, Slinky and the other toys are playing all alone without Woody until Woody looks at them from the window of Sid's house. He was unable to make it to Andy's house when he mimicked Buzz Lightyear. That night, he and the other toys used a Barrel of Monkeys to find Buzz Lightyear. However, Buzz is currently with Sid and scared a cat hiding in the bush.
When Andy and his mother leave their old house, he and the other toys are donated to a crate inside the Eggman Movers truck. Slinky could not hold Woody much longer after being tossed away. When the rocket was lit from the sunlight, Woody and Buzz throw RC into the Eggman Movers truck. Slinky and the other toys gasped about Mr. Potato Head when his parts are knocked off by RC, including his whole body.
That Christmas, Slinky and the other toys listened to Sarge about the recent news of what Andy is doing.
Toy Story 2
Slinky found Woody's hat when Andy is getting ready to leave. Slinky and the other toys were worried that Woody has been taken by Al McWhiggin.
When Buzz Lightyear sets out a plan, he and the other toys wear road cones to cross the lake into Al's Toy Barn. On an attempt to rescue Woody, Slinky and the other toys go through a gutter leading to the area where Woody, Bullseye, Jessie, and The Prospecter are. Slinky was unhappy with Bullseye, making Jessie upset. Back at the elevator, Zurg tries to stop Buzz Lightyear and his toys. Rex was able to knock him out of the elevator with his tail.
While on a mission to the airport, Slinky and the other toys first scared a girl and distracted Stinky Pete with cameras. Later on, he and the other toys return home and listen to Wheezy singing the theme song of Toy Story.
Toy Story 3
Slinky is used as a force field again summoned by Mr. Potato Head played by Andy. Slinky is seen in Andy's memories before a teenager. Later on, he and the other toys were donated to Sunnyside Daycare. Inside the daycare, Slinky and the other toys are played by the toddlers roughly and later imprisoned by Lotso. Slinky and the other toys set out a plan to escape with the aid of Buzz Lightyear who was turned into Spanish. Slinky and the other toys almost got shredded in the dum and later incinerated by the dump's fire. The Little Green Men rescued them from being burned with a giant claw. Slinky is later donated to Bonnie and later staying in her house.
Toy Story 4
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(Don't Fear) The Reaper
"(Don't Fear) The Reaper" is a song by American rock band Blue Öyster Cult from the band's 1976 album Agents of Fortune. The song, written and sung by lead guitarist Donald "Buck Dharma" Roeser, deals with eternal love and the inevitability of death. Dharma wrote the song while picturing an early death for himself.
|"(Don't Fear) The Reaper"
|Single by Blue Öyster Cult
|from the album Agents of Fortune
|"Tattoo Vampire"
|July 1976
|Donald "Buck Dharma" Roeser
|Blue Öyster Cult singles chronology
|Official audio
|"(Don't Fear) The Reaper" on YouTube
Released as an edited single (omitting the slow building interlude in the original), the song was Blue Öyster Cult's highest chart success, reaching #7 in Cash Box and #12 on the Billboard Hot 100 in late 1976. Critical reception was positive, and in 2004, "(Don't Fear) The Reaper" was listed at number 405 on Rolling Stone's list of the top 500 songs of all time.
— Buck Dharma, lead singer[4]
The song is about the inevitability of death and the foolishness of fearing it, and was written when Dharma was thinking about what would happen if he died at a young age.[4] Lyrics such as "Romeo and Juliet are together in eternity" have led many listeners to interpret the song to be about a murder-suicide pact, but Dharma says the song is about eternal love, rather than suicide.[5] He used Romeo and Juliet to describe a couple who wanted to be together in the afterlife.[6] He guessed that "40,000 men and women" died each day, and the figure was used several times in the lyrics; this rate was 100,000 off the mark.[7]
Composition and recordingEdit
"(Don't Fear) The Reaper" was written and sung by lead guitarist Buck Dharma and produced by David Lucas, Murray Krugman, and Sandy Pearlman.[8] The song's distinctive guitar riff is built on the "i-VII-VI" chord progression, in an A minor scale.[9] The riff was recorded with Krugman's Gibson ES-175 guitar, which was run through a Music Man 410 combo amplifier, and Dharma's vocals were captured with a Telefunken U47 tube microphone. The guitar solo and guitar rhythm sections were recorded in one take, while a four-track tape machine amplified them on the recording. Sound engineer Shelly Yakus remembers piecing together the separate vocals, guitar and rhythm section into a master track, with the overdubbing occurring in that order.[10]
Mojo described its creation: "'Guys, this is it!' engineer Shelly Yakus announced at the end of the first take. 'The legendary once-in-a-lifetime groove!' ... What evolved in the studio was the extended solo section; it took them nearly as long to edit the five-minute track down to manageable length as it did to record it."[11]
The song features prominent use of the cowbell percussion instrument, overdubbed on the original recording. Bassist Joe Bouchard remembered the producer requesting his brother, drummer Albert Bouchard, play the cowbell: "Albert thought he was crazy. But he put all this tape around a cowbell and played it. It really pulled the track together."[12] However, producer David Lucas says that he played it,[13] a claim supported by bandmember Eric Bloom.[14]
The song was on the Billboard Hot 100 chart for 20 weeks, reaching number 12 for the weeks beginning November 6 and November 13 in 1976.[15] It was BÖC's highest-charting U.S. song and helped Agents of Fortune reach number 29 on the Billboard 200.[16] "(Don't Fear) The Reaper" charted even higher in Canada, peaking at number 7.[17] The single edit was released in the UK in July 1976 (CBS 4483) but failed to chart. However the unedited album version was released as a single (CBS 6333) in May 1978, where it reached number 16 on the UK Singles Chart.[18]
Critical reaction was mostly positive. Denise Sullivan of Allmusic praised the song's "gentle vocals and virtuoso guitar" and "haunting middle break which delivers the listener straight back to the heart of the song once the thunder is finished".[19] Nathan Beckett called it BÖC's "masterpiece" and compared the vocals to the Beach Boys.[20] Writing for PopMatters, James Mann hailed it as a "landmark, genre-defining masterpiece" that was "as grand and emotional as American rock and roll ever got".[21] Pitchfork Media also referred to the song as a "masterpiece".[22] "Extremely poetic" was the verdict of Fountains of Wayne founder Chris Collingwood. "A sad ballad about a man who wants to die with his true love before their love is spoiled by earthly things."'[11]
|Canada Top Singles (RPM)[17]
|US Billboard Hot 100 Chart[16]
|Ireland (IRMA)[23]
|UK Singles (The Official Charts Company)[24]
|US Billboard Hot Rock Songs[25]
|Certified units/sales
|United Kingdom (BPI)[26]
sales+streaming figures based on certification alone
In 1976 Rolling Stone named "(Don't Fear) The Reaper" the song of the year[8] and, in 2004, the magazine placed the song at number 397 on its list of "The 500 Greatest Songs of All Time";[27] however, the 2010 version of the list moved it down to number 405.[8] In 1997 Mojo listed the song as the 80th best single of all time,[28] while Q ranked "(Don't Fear) The Reaper" number 404 in its 2003 countdown of the "1001 Best Songs Ever."[29]
When The Guardian released its unranked list of the "1000 Songs Everyone Must Hear" in 2009, the song was included. The publication wrote that the song's charm "lies in the disjuncture between its gothic storyline and the sprightly, Byrdsian guitar line that carries it."[5] In his book The Heart of Rock and Soul: The 1001 Greatest Singles Ever Made, rock critic Dave Marsh ranked the song at number 997.[30]
Other versionsEdit
- Blue Öyster Cult performed a live version of "(Don't Fear) The Reaper" on the band's 1978 album Some Enchanted Evening.[31]
- A live version appears on Blue Öyster Cult's 1982 album Extraterrestrial Live.[32]
- Blue Öyster Cult's 1991 live album Live 1976 features "(Don't Fear) The Reaper".[33]
- A live version appears on Blue Öyster Cult's 2002 album A Long Day's Night.[34]
- Buck Dharma released an acoustic version of the song on the 1994 various artists compilation album Guitar Practicing Musicians 3.[35]
- Gus Black covered the song in 1996 for the Scream soundtrack.
- Finnish gothic rock band HIM recorded a version of the song on their 1997 debut album Greatest Lovesongs, Vol. 666.[36]
- Pop rock band the Goo Goo Dolls recorded a cover of "(Don't Fear) The Reaper" on their 1987 self-titled album.[37]
- In 1992, Clint Ruin and Lydia Lunch released the extended play Don't Fear the Reaper, on which their rendition of the song appears.[38]
- Apollo 440 transcribed an electronic version of the track on the 1995 debut album Millennium Fever.[39]
- In 1998, Jive Bunny & the Mastermixers recorded a cover of the song on their Rock the Party album.[40]
- Celtic rock band Big Country included a cover of the song on their 2001 covers album Under Cover.[41]
- The Mutton Birds recorded a version for the 1996 movie The Frighteners; this version is also included on their 2002 greatest hits compilation Flock: The Best of the Mutton Birds.[42]
- Folk rock band Unto Ashes issued a rendition of "(Don't Fear) The Reaper" on the 2003 album Empty into White.[43]
- Alternative rock group The Beautiful South covered the song on their 2004 album Golddiggas, Headnodders and Pholk Songs.[44]
- "(Don't Fear) The Reaper" was covered by hardcore punk band Snuff on their 2005 album Six of One, Half a Dozen of the Other: 1986-2002.[45]
- Synthpop band Heaven 17 recorded a cover of the song on their album Before After, also released in 2005.[46]
- Pat DiNizio, frontman for the Smithereens, covered the song on his 2006 solo album This is Pat DiNizio.[47]
- In 2008, jam band moe. recorded a live version of the song on their Dr. Stan's Prescription, Volume 2 album.[48]
- Rock band L.A. Guns added a version of the song on their 2010 covers album Covered in Guns.[49]
- Pierce the Veil covered the song on the Punk Goes Classic Rock (2010) compilation.[50]
- Swedish doom metal band Candlemass covered the song on their 2010 EP Don't Fear The Reaper.[51]
- American comedy duo Ninja Sex Party covered the song for their 2019 album Under the Covers, Vol. III.[52]
"More Cowbell"Edit
The song was memorialized in the April 2000 Saturday Night Live comedy sketch "More Cowbell". The six-minute sketch presents a fictionalized version of the recording of "(Don't Fear) The Reaper" on an episode of VH1's Behind the Music. Will Ferrell wrote the sketch and played Gene Frenkle, an overweight cowbell player. "Legendary" producer Bruce Dickinson, played by Christopher Walken, asked Frenkle to "really explore the studio space" and up the ante on his cowbell playing. The rest of the band are visibly annoyed by Frenkle, but Dickinson tells everyone, "I got a fever, and the only prescription is more cowbell!" Buck Dharma said that the sketch was fantastic and he never gets tired of it[12] but also lamented that it made the song lose its 'creepy' vibe for some time.[53]
A segment of the song was performed by Red Hot Chili Peppers on May 22, 2014,[54] as the conclusion of a drumming contest between the band's drummer Chad Smith and actor Will Ferrell. In a repeat of the 2000 SNL sketch, Ferrell again played cowbell for the rendition, which appeared on an episode of The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon.[55][56]
In other mediaEdit
Stephen King cited the song as the inspiration for his novel The Stand, and its lyrics are quoted at the beginning of the novel. It also appears as the opening theme song for the TV miniseries based on the novel.[21]
The coat-of-arms of British fantasy writer Terry Pratchett, granted to him in 2010, has Noli Timere Messorem (Don't Fear the Reaper) as its motto. References to the song have appeared in Pratchett's work before and Death personified as The Reaper plays a recurring role in his books.[57]
In the film Halloween, the song plays in the car when Jamie Lee Curtis' character, Laurie Strode is being stalked by serial killer Michael Myers.[58]
The 1994 film The Stoned Age features the song when one of the main characters criticizes the song as being "a pussy song" despite it being performed by Blue Oyster Cult.[59]
The song was featured in the Full Motion Video Game Ripper, which, coincidentally, also featured Christopher Walken.[60]
The song was featured in the starting tracklist of the rhythm game Rock Band.[61]
The song is used as the theme song for the BBC Radio 4 sketch show V.I.P. R.I.P.[62]
Track listingEdit
- 7" Vinyl
- "(Don't Fear) The Reaper" (Roeser) – 3:45
- "Tattoo Vampire" (Albert Bouchard, Helen Robbins) – 2:40
- Eric Bloom – guitar, backing vocals
- Donald "Buck Dharma" Roeser – guitar, lead vocals
- Allen Lanier – keyboards, guitar
- Joe Bouchard – bass
- Albert Bouchard – drums, percussion
- Michael and Randy Brecker - horns (their contribution appears only on the extended album track and was edited out of the released single)[63]
- David Lucas – backing vocals, keyboards, percussion, cowbell
- ^ Kelly Boyer Sagert (1 January 2007). The 1970s. Greenwood Publishing Group. p. 181. ISBN 978-0-313-33919-6.
Meanwhile, Blue Oyster Cult released two of the decade's hard rock favorites: "Don't Fear the Reaper" and "Godzilla.
- ^ Strong, Martin Charles; Griffin, Brendon (2008). Lights, camera, sound tracks. Canongate. p. 18. ISBN 978-1-84767-003-8.
Reaper' was a one-off return to their 60s psychedelic roots.
- ^ Jurek, Thom. "Agents of Fortune - Blue Öyster Cult". AllMusic. Retrieved March 21, 2019.
The album yielded the band's biggest single with "(Don't Fear) The Reaper," a multi-textured, deeply melodic soft rock song with psychedelic overtones.
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- ^ a b "Life and death: 1000 songs everyone must hear". The Guardian. March 19, 2009. Retrieved August 6, 2012.
- ^ Targoff, Ramie (Fall 2012). "Mortal Love: Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet and the Practice of Joint Burial". Representations. 120 (1): 17–38.
- ^ "Great Moments in Pedantry: Fact-checking "Don't Fear the Reaper"". Boing Boing.
- ^ a b c "500 Greatest Songs of All Time". Rolling Stone. Wenner Publishing. 7 April 2011.
- ^ Rooksby 2002, p. 93
- ^ Forlenza, Jeff (June 1, 2009). "Classic Tracks: Blue Oyster Cult's "(Don't Fear) The Reaper"". Mix. Retrieved August 2, 2012.
- ^ a b Mojo, August 1997, p52
- ^ a b Farhi, Paul (January 29, 2005). "Blue Öyster Cult, Playing Along With 'More Cowbell'". The Washington Post. Retrieved August 2, 2012.
- ^ George, Eli (June 30, 2011). "Blue Oyster Cult cowbell ringer honored". WIVB-TV. Archived from the original on July 2, 2011. Retrieved August 2, 2012.
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- ^ a b "RPM Top Singles". RPM. RPM Music Publications Ltd. 26 (7). November 13, 1976. Archived from the original on November 1, 2014. Retrieved August 2, 2012.
- ^ Betts 2004, p.89
- ^ Sullivan, Denise. "(Don't Fear) The Reaper review". Allmusic. Rovi Corporation. Archived from the original on August 21, 2012. Retrieved June 19, 2020.
- ^ Beckett 2004, p. 88
- ^ a b Mann, James (July 25, 2001). "Blue Oyster Cult: Agents of Fortune / Tyranny and Mutation". PopMatters. Retrieved August 2, 2012.
- ^ The Clash: The Essential Clash | Album Reviews | Pitchfork
- ^ "Search the Charts". irishcharts.ie. Irish Recorded Music Association. Retrieved August 2, 2012.
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- ^ "British single certifications – Blue Oyster Cult – Don't Fear the Reaper". British Phonographic Industry. Retrieved November 22, 2019. Select singles in the Format field. Select Gold in the Certification field. Type Don't Fear the Reaper in the "Search BPI Awards" field and then press Enter.
- ^ "The Rolling Stone 500 Greatest Songs of All Time". Rock List Music. Retrieved May 2, 2010.
- ^ "Mojo – The 100 Greatest Singles Of All Time". Rock List Music. Retrieved August 6, 2011.
- ^ "Q – 1001 best songs ever (2003)". Muzieklijstjes.nl (in Dutch). Retrieved August 6, 2011.
- ^ Marsh 1999, p. 628
- ^ Ruhlmann, William. "Some Enchanted Evening review". Allmusic. Rovi Corporation. Retrieved August 7, 2012.
- ^ Ruhlmann, William. "Extraterrestrial Live review". Allmusic. Rovi Corporation. Retrieved August 7, 2012.
- ^ Ruhlmann, William. "Live 1976 review". Allmusic. Rovi Corporation. Retrieved August 7, 2012.
- ^ Horowitz, Hal. "A Long Day's Night review". Allmusic. Rovi Corporation. Retrieved August 7, 2012.
- ^ Erlewine, Stephen. "Guitar Practicing Musicians review". Allmusic. Rovi Corporation. Retrieved August 7, 2012.
- ^ Ravelin, Antti. "Greatest Lovesongs, Vol. 666 review". Allmusic. Rovi Corporation. Retrieved August 7, 2012.
- ^ "Goo Goo Dolls Overview". Allmusic. Rovi Corporation. Retrieved August 7, 2012.
- ^ "Don't Fear the Reaper Overview". Allmusic. Rovi Corporation. Retrieved August 7, 2012.
- ^ Bush, John. "Millennium Fever review". Allmusic. Rovi Corporation. Retrieved August 7, 2012.
- ^ "Rock the Party Overview". Allmusic. Rovi Corporation. Retrieved August 7, 2012.
- ^ "Under Cover Overview". Allmusic. Rovi Corporation. Retrieved August 7, 2012.
- ^ "Flock: The Best of the Mutton Birds Overview". Allmusic. Rovi Corporation. Retrieved August 7, 2012.
- ^ Raggett, Ned. "Empty into White review". Allmusic. Rovi Corporation. Retrieved August 7, 2012.
- ^ Ruhlmann, William. "Golddiggas Headnodders & Pholk Songs review". Allmusic. Rovi Corporation. Retrieved August 7, 2012.
- ^ "'Six of One, Half a Dozen of the Other: 1986-2002 Overview". Allmusic. Rovi Corporation. Retrieved August 7, 2012.
- ^ Schnee, Steve. "Before After review". Allmusic. Rovi Corporation. Retrieved August 7, 2012.
- ^ Deming, Mark. "This Is Pat DiNizio review". Allmusic. Rovi Corporation. Retrieved August 7, 2012.
- ^ Monger, James. "Dr. Stan's Prescription, Volume 2 review". Allmusic. Rovi Corporation. Retrieved August 9, 2012.
- ^ Monger, James. "Covered in Guns review". Allmusic. Rovi Corporation. Retrieved August 7, 2012.
- ^ "Pierce The Veil featured on Punk Goes Classic Rock : Equal Vision Records". Equalvision.com. February 26, 2010. Archived from the original on October 23, 2013. Retrieved September 5, 2013.
- ^ "MAXI Candlemass". Official website. Archived from the original on October 17, 2013. Retrieved July 24, 2013.
- ^ https://genius.com/albums/Ninja-sex-party/Under-the-covers-vol-3
- ^ Spitz, Marc. "'(Don't Fear) the Reaper' Is a Creepy Tune, Even With the Cowbell". The New York Times. Retrieved 23 June 2018.
- ^ Newman, Jason (16 May 2014). "Chad Smith, Will Ferrell Talk Trash for 'Fallon' Drum-Off". Rolling Stone. Retrieved 31 January 2015.
- ^ The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon (22 May 2014). "Will Ferrell and Chad Smith Drum-Off" (Video upload). The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon on YouTube. Google, Inc. Retrieved 27 May 2014.
- ^ Thomas, Sarah (23 May 2014). "More cowbell: Will Ferrell, Chad Smith face off on Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon". The Sydney Morning Herald. Retrieved 23 June 2018.
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- ^ https://www.nytimes.com/2016/05/22/movies/dont-fear-the-reaper-blue-oyster-cult-creepy-tune.html
- ^ "Ripper". Next Generation. Imagine Media (10): 83–84. October 1995.
- ^ "Review: 'Rock Band' hits right notes for music fans". CNN. Retrieved 12 April 2019.
- ^ "V.I.P. R.I.P." British Comedy Guide. Retrieved June 22, 2019.
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- Betts, Graham (2004). Complete UK Hit Singles 1952–2004 (1st ed.). London: Collins Press. ISBN 0-00-717931-6.
- Brackett, Nathan (2004). The New Rolling Stone Album Guide. Rolling Stone LLC (4th ed.). New York City. ISBN 0-7432-0169-8.
- Marsh, Dave (1999). The Heart of Rock and Soul: The 1001 Greatest Singles Ever Made. New York City: Da Capo Press. ISBN 0-306-80901-X.
- Rooksby, Rikky (2002). Riffs: How to Create and Play Great Guitar Riffs. Backbeat Books. ISBN 0-87930-710-2.


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Holy Door and the Venerable Mary Potter, Nottingham
Pilgrimage to the Holy Door at St Barnabas Cathedral and a visit to the Venerable Mary Potter Heritage Centre
The Clergy at St Barnabas Cathedral and the Sisters at the Mary Potter Heritage Centre invite school/parish groups to come to the Holy Door at St Barnabas Cathedral and to learn more about the Venerable Mary Potter during this Jubilee Year of Mercy.
The tours are aimed at groups of a maximum of 30-40 people. The tour includes;
A Guided tour of our beautiful Pugin Cathedral, the tour includes a visit to the crypt which is the resting place of previous Bishops of Nottingham. During the Year of Mercy there will also be an exhibition on the life of Bishop Willson, including artefacts from Oscott College Museum.
A Guided tour of the Mary Potter Heritage Centre, this tour will give all visitors a better understanding of the life of Mary Potter and the spirituality and mission of the Little Company of Mary.
You will also have the chance to pray at the tomb of the Venerable Mary Potter in St Barnabas Cathedral.
Time of Tours: 10am – 12noon or 2pm – 4pm (Mass Celebrated at 1pm)
- If Schools wish to bring a whole year group please contact Fr Neil Peoples and we will see if we can arrange a full day's activities, including a workshop on Mass.
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Saturday tours are also available during the Year of Mercy by appointment only (Some Saturdays will not be available due to Weddings etc)
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The Houston Rockets have announced plans to cut ties with Carmelo Anthony, forcing the former All-Star into an early-season hunt for a new team willing to extend his N.B.A. career.
Before Houston's nationally televised game against the Golden State Warriors Thursday night, Rockets General Manager Daryl Morey said in a statement that the team was going to "move on" from Anthony.
"After much internal discussion, the Rockets are parting ways with Carmelo Anthony and we are working toward a resolution," Morey said in the statement.
Morey has an arrangement with Anthony and his representatives to give them time to search for a landing spot before formally releasing him. After signing with the Rockets during the summer, Anthony is ineligible to be traded before Dec. 15.
Coach Mike D'Antoni, who had previously coached Anthony with the Knicks, told reporters before Thursday's game that Anthony's stature in the game played a role in the decision.
"I just didn't ever want to disrespect him and his career," D'Antoni said. "He's going in the Hall of Fame."
When Anthony, 34, signed a one-year, $2.4 million minimum contract to play alongside James Harden and Chris Paul in Houston, it was widely regarded as his last chance to find a team that would value his prowess as a midrange scorer — and look past his defensive deficiencies.
But the Rockets, who lost seven of their first 11 games this season, decided to end the Anthony experiment far earlier than expected. Anthony was told this weekend that he no longer had a future with the Rockets, according to two people with knowledge of those talks who were not authorized to discuss them publicly.
Anthony was held out of Houston's last three games for what the club described as an unspecified "illness," and he was listed as out for Thursday night's home game against Golden State.
The last time Anthony played was Nov. 8 at Oklahoma City, where he missed 10 of 11 shots from the field in a 98-80 loss to a Thunder team playing without the injured Russell Westbrook. The Thunder's own Anthony experiment lasted just one season before he was traded to the Atlanta Hawks in July as part of a deal for guard Dennis Schroder.
The Hawks subsequently bought out Anthony's $27.9 million contract, from his original Knicks deal, which cleared the way for Houston to sign him.
With the Rockets, Anthony vowed to accept the sixth-man role that he openly resisted as a member of the Thunder, but he ended up appearing in just 10 games for Houston, starting twice.
"Carmelo had a tremendous approach during his time with the Rockets and accepted every role head coach Mike D'Antoni gave him," Morey said in his statement. "The fit we envisioned when Carmelo chose to sign with the Rockets has not materialized; therefore we thought it was best to move on as any other outcome would have been unfair to him."
He averaged 13.4 points on 40.5 percent shooting and 5.4 rebounds in his 10 games with Houston, with a high of 28 points in a Nov. 2 victory over the Nets. Anthony averaged at least 20 points per game in his first 14 seasons — and exceeded 25 points per game in seven of those. He currently ranks 19th in league history with 25,551 career points.
Yet if he is unable to latch onto another team, Anthony will leave the league with only three playoff series victories on his résumé after winning an N.C.A.A. championship at Syracuse in his only collegiate season.
Anthony made one trip to the Western Conference finals in seven and a half seasons with the Denver Nuggets and also helped the Knicks advance to the second round of the playoffs in 2013. But many critics have focused more on his nine first-round exits and his later struggles to maintain prominence in a league that has gone away from the isolation-heavy offenses in which Anthony thrived for much of his career.
Anthony, however, did help the United States win Olympic gold medals in 2008, 2012 and 2016, prompting both the Thunder and the Rockets to hope that they could inspire him to play more like "Olympic Melo" — as Anthony has been dubbed in reference to his national-team success.
"You try to do the best thing, and you don't make all the right decisions for sure," D'Antoni said. "He was great, and we tried to make it work, but it just didn't work out."
The Rockets entered Thursday's play ranked 21st in the league in defensive rating. But for all of the angst about how much Anthony's presence would weaken the Rockets defensively, Houston's offensive efficiency — ranked 22nd in a 30-team league after finishing No. 1 in that category last season with one of the most potent offenses in league history — has caused far greater worry within the organization.
The recent emergence of Gary Clark, an undrafted rookie, is believed to be a contributing factor to Anthony's departure. Currently on a two-way contract that the Rockets plan to convert into a full-fledged N.B.A. contract, Clark has moved into D'Antoni's rotation.
After Clark logged 33 effective minutes in a recent home win over Indiana, D'Antoni responded to the performance by proclaiming: "Gary Clark's a player. He's a player. Defense, rebounding, right position, shoots the ball."


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Stuffed Cat
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If You Stand Up You
Humans are built to stand up all the time. How ridiculous this sounds, but this is what scientists say. You will die younger, get diabetes, and fall victim to cancer if you sit down too much. Doing exercise won't stop it apparently. Even sitting down at any time is damaging. This is "silly science" because though people sit down longer than ever before they also live longer. Statistics prove this.
Scientists say the body only functions "normally" if we are standing. Normal systems cease if we sit down. If these body operations work when we are standing what proof is there that they are really necessary? There is no proof. This is just a whim and let's hope it soon passes before people bring cases to court against employers.
There is no more ardent a person against smoking than an ex-smoker. Guess What! The main researcher on all this stuff, Professor Levine, has taken to standing all the time. This bloke is a bit of a nutcase, an obsessive compulsive if there is one - he walks around the room like in the old movies with an almighty long telephone cord. He also invented machines where you can keep walking or cycling while still using a computer. Health and safety has deemed these device too dangerous to use.
Levine wants to change the world like all obsessives. "What you need to do is to create an overall environment of health." Yeah, like those people selling ordinary tea that supposedly makes you lose weight. Beware, the Professor has four large US companies on board to find out how much can be saved in dollars by walking around all the time. You could be next on the test list.
Scientists say the body only functions "normally" if we are standing. Normal systems cease if we sit down. If these body operations work when we are standing what proof is there that they are really necessary? There is no proof. This is just a whim and let's hope it soon passes before people bring cases to court against employers.
There is no more ardent a person against smoking than an ex-smoker. Guess What! The main researcher on all this stuff, Professor Levine, has taken to standing all the time. This bloke is a bit of a nutcase, an obsessive compulsive if there is one - he walks around the room like in the old movies with an almighty long telephone cord. He also invented machines where you can keep walking or cycling while still using a computer. Health and safety has deemed these device too dangerous to use.
Levine wants to change the world like all obsessives. "What you need to do is to create an overall environment of health." Yeah, like those people selling ordinary tea that supposedly makes you lose weight. Beware, the Professor has four large US companies on board to find out how much can be saved in dollars by walking around all the time. You could be next on the test list.
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Citizenship GCSE
The GCSE Citizenship course seeks to prepare students to become active citizens by raising awareness and understanding of their role in the world. The course also promotes personal and social development, making learners more self-confident and responsible, in the classroom and beyond.
Essentially, the course provides opportunities for students to consider social, political, ethical and moral problems and in order to do this effectively, students are encouraged to develop independent, critical and analytical thinking skills and informed personal opinions and judgements.
You will study the following topics:
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Talking peace with militants who operate in violation of the Constitution of Pakistan; whose ever morphing entities massacre minorities with impunity; who behead soldiers and play soccer with their heads; who have external lines of logistics and support; and who represent a narrow and militant version of religion imported through foreign legions unwelcome in their own lands, is an issue come alive. As mainstream religious parties (representing TTP) and rightists vie to take hardened positions on the issue, the broadcasts at large widen fissures in a society already polarised on sectarian and political lines. The Objective Resolution of 1948 and Islamic clauses of the Constitution will be a subject of heated debates within the negotiating teams, between political parties and diverse segments of Pakistani society. This is a bad omen that could lead to further violence amongst groups and sects in Pakistan.
As negotiations progress, their speed and fluidity will impact on the future of the state itself. Already, many theories and simplifications on terrorism are proving to be wrong. A combination of delusions, emphatic emotions and compulsions of making political mileage have led most political parties to lose sight of national interests for petty gains. Each actor is prepositioned to extract its pound of flesh.
The simplification of direct US intervention in Afghanistan, Pakistan's complicity with USA, and drones has lost relevance. With the declaration of USA to minimise drone strikes in Pakistan and confine them only to Al Qaeda and foreign militants appears to have had no effect on the TTP strategy. They are looking far beyond this argument to assert their legitimacy in the agencies of Pakistan and perhaps into the main land. In an article titled Conflict of Ethnic Vulnerability (Nation, 27 June 2013) I had warned: -
"The recent activity on the status of Durand Line, TTP sanctuaries in Afghanistan, nationalist card being played by President Hamid Karzai and the melting pot that is Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KPK) warrants, that the nation must be apprised of the vulnerabilities and challenges therein. Having failed to nibble into Pakistan's integrity through the Baloch separatists, strategists have now turned their eyes on the north-western areas of Pakistan. The absence of an inviolable international border along AFPAK lends credence to this threat"
Chickens have come home to roost and the nation will have to pay a price for having gone to sleep through toxic scripts. Facing such challenges, it is doubtful if Islamabad will be able to reassert itself in a situation it hastily created for itself.
First, the entire exercise and the manner of the process dampen effects created by the threat of the use of force; a legitimate right of the state in asserting its writ. The hastily organised team, informed of its representation through the media had no time to neither gel nor grasp the enormity of its challenge through in-house briefings. The team neither represents the political nor the sectarian diversity within Pakistan. At least two members are known to share the sentiments of the rightists. Using layers of surrogates TTP is emboldened, opaque and rigid.
Secondly, it was always difficult for Imran Khan and JUI (F) to negotiate on behalf of TTP. PTI despite its stance on violence and drones continues to represent the moderate stream of Pakistani politics. A No by Imran Khan was always on cards. JUI (F), heading the Council of Islamic Ideology (CII) had to swallow pride to be led by JUI (S) group. Their names were pot shots taken by TTP to expose certain groups and widen cracks. It appears they succeeded.
Thirdly, reports coming after the first meeting were discouraging. Would the government cede its authority and sovereignty before non-state actors; or to accept their escorts to FATA and provide helicopters till the closest proximity? If yes, it means that the government has ceded its responsibility to militants and therefore its writ over areas it is constitutionally mandated to secure. Recap Voila Federation (Nation. 20 July 2013): -
"Pakistanis from FATA and many parts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa have become refugees in their own country… Over 30 years of violence in the region, influx of Afghan refugees and creation of internally displaced Pakistani has widened psychological scars in a region historically exposed to crosscurrents of invasions. I dread if recent events become a continuation of Pashtun folklore".
It is this deprivation and conditions set by TTP that threaten to set dynamics for new frontiers and a step towards deconstruction of Jinnah's Pakistan.
Fourthly, TTP policy and brinkmanship is well planned by its handlers. Their demands of meeting the prime minister, army chief and DG ISI are outrageous and reek of contempt. Their definition of sorash zada (lawless) areas also needs elaboration. Is it a maximalist position they are taking at the outset that would mellow with time or is it meant to widen the conflagration of flames within the country? In addition, does it by implication pressurise Pakistan and Afghan Taliban towards reconciliation with Hamid Karzai and his men?
Fifthly, how would Taliban transit from their ambivalent representation to a more transparent face? Does Maulana Sami ul Haq represent the actual front or is there a hidden team too. Where do Maulana Shah Abdul Aziz and Maulana Fazal ur Rahman Khalil figure in this entire gambit? Beyond these surrogate fronts, when will the real nine member team become visible and approachable? These are questions that would be addressed in course of time. But TTP seems to be in a hurry. They wish to have their cake before the snow melts in the agencies.
Lastly, all negotiations are preceded by posturing and lobbying. It seems the government has done nothing and thoughtlessly acquiesced on TTP terms or did it? Certainly, the Prime Minister indicated willingness to bend the Taliban way by appointing TTP's ideological father to revive talks. Under pressure from unknown quarters he had to withdraw. TTP shrewdly chose him as their points-man.
It appears that other than constitutional bounds, there are no Red Lines or non-negotiable. Even the term 'within the bounds of constitution' keeps doors ajar. As debates in Pakistan indicate, the Islamic clauses within the constitution and their enforcement will become a hot topic and cause of divisions within Pakistan. Under the existing mechanisms, the Federal Shariat Court and CII are precisely meant to suggest just that. So, does Pakistan at this point of time afford to lend credence to the interpretations of TTP and their cahoots in the mainstream to touch this hornet's nest? It cannot, but is doing just that. It lacks a comprehensive policy.
In July 2013, a US official summarised the bleak prospects of the visit by John Kerry to Pakistan by stating: "They (Pakistan) are working on their own counter-terrorism strategy. We just need to wait and see what they come up with internally and how we can coordinate both in our bilateral relationship and with joint cooperation." Unfortunately, Pakistan has so far dragged its feet on this very important subject. Two days ago the government extended three anti-terrorism ordinances amid roars from opposition. It means it has no intentions of drafting a counter terrorism policy. Either the government lack capacity or is deliberately positioning to reap advantages through this situation? Think.
Meanwhile, the dance of Pakistani politicians with flames continues.
n The writer is a retired officer of Pakistan Army and a political economist and a television anchorperson.


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Namaste, Sting
Yogis attending class at Downward Dog studio in Toronto got a surprise visit from Sting earlier this week. The musician, in town for the Police reunion tour, dropped into class a few hours before Monday's gig. "Everyone was quiet for a minute when Sting walked in, and then it just calmed down," says Leigh Anne Dunn, who has practiced yoga at the studio for five years. Has a celebrity ever attended one of your yoga classes? Was it a distraction? Inspiring? Energizing? Annoying?


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Family home after ash cloud changes vacation plans
BETHALTO - A Bethalto family is "home sweet home" after a family vacation in Europe turned to turmoil following a volcanic eruption in Iceland.
Jim and Elise Harmon and two of their children, Natalie, 18, and Adam, 12, arrived back home Wednesday night after being stuck in Europe when the airlines grounded flights following the eruption on April 14.
As the ash cloud moved across Europe, hundreds of thousands of passengers were left stranded overseas, including the Harmons. It was the family's first European trip.
The Harmons initially had traveled to London to see their oldest daughter, Sarah, 21, who is studying abroad this semester with the University of London.
Elise Harmon said they never would have taken the trip had they not been going to visit Sarah or had her other two children not been on spring break. She said Sarah is a junior at Vanderbilt University and would be returning to the states after her semester abroad, so everyone thought it would be a good time to visit her.
The family's first stop was London. They then visited Paris, Italy, Germany and Austria and were planning to wrap up their vacation back in London with their daughter showing them around, but the volcano erupted before they could make it back.
Elise Harmon said the family spent a few extra days in Munich and then decided to plan their escape. She said they took a train to Paris, and then boarded another to northern France. From there they caught a ferry to England, finally making their way back to London.
"We had to get real creative," she said.
Elise Harmon said the family made the most out of their "extended" trip. Their vacation was lengthened by an extra six days and cost about $4,000.
As soon the word got out that British Airways was booking flights, the Harmons started calling, got online and were able to book a flight. The first one they booked was cancelled, but they were able to get on board another flight and make their way back to Newark, N.J.
Once in the United States, the couple caught a flight directly to St. Louis.
"It felt great to finally be home," Elise Harmon said.
She said although she arrived home, her luggage did not.
"It didn't make it here until Saturday," she said.
Elise Harmon said although they enjoyed their time together, they were eager to get home, especially because she and her husband needed to get back to work.
James Harmon works as an independent contracted pharmacist and Elise Harmon works as a nurse at Memorial Hospital in Belleville.
"We needed to get home so we could get back to work and to school," Elise Harmon said.
Natalie was concerned that if she didn't get back in time she wouldn't be able to finish out her senior year at Civic Memorial High School and graduate on May 15 with her class. Adam is in sixth grade at Trimpe Middle School.
Elise Harmon also was worried about missing too many of her graduate classes at McKendree College.
"I'm lucky my professors were understanding," she said. "I've got a lot of work to catch up on, though."
She said jokingly if they hadn't believed her she could have showed them footage from NBC's "The Today Show," "Nightly News with Brian Williams" and KSDK Channel 5 in St. Louis.
"We were on the news while we were in London waiting to get back home," she said.
Despite the delay and detour, Natalie said the trip was still fantastic. She said some of the most fascinating parts about the trip were getting to ride every form of public transportation, seeing the countryside and trying local food.
"Italy had the best food," Adam said.
Both Natalie and her mother said Germany had the best breakfast fare, though.
"It was stick-to-your-stomach good," Natalie said.
Elise Harmon said besides running out of cash, the worst part of the trip was trying find restroom facilities and then having to pay to use them.
"It was definitely a trip of a lifetime," Elise Harmon said. "But I'm glad to be 'home sweet home.'"


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The first luxury hybrid SUV his the dealerships today, April 15th. Lexus was fortunate enough to pre-sell over 9,000 of these to eager buyers. Check out the official website here.
This release comes on the heels of Ford's Hybrid Escape, which was the first hybrid SUV to hit American roads.
Does California allow this in the Carpool lane?


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Not Everyone's Cup Of Tea Magnet
Share a little wisdom with this magnet featuring, 'I'm Not Everyone's Cup of Tea and that's Really OK'.
This magnet has the decorative pattern from the Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery's Edwardian Tearooms. An attractive addition to your kitchen fridge, microwave or metal cabinet.
The magnet measures 8x5.5x0.3 cm