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This brief footage of Jim Morrison riding in an MGB-GT appears to have been shot while on the way to the Sonoma County Fairgrounds in Santa Rosa, and may represent the very first filming for 'Feast Of Friends'.
Strange Days
Albinoni's Adagio in G Minor (Background)
Wild Child
Albinoni's Adagio in G Minor
Moonlight Drive
Five to One
Not To Touch The Earth
Poetry (Jim Morrison)
Dahomey Dance (Ray Manzarek)
Arthritis Blues (Robby Krieger)
Ode to Friedrich Nietzsche (Jim Morrison)
The End (Live at the Hollywood Bowl)
Neptune, The Mystic (Gustav Holst)
Babe Hill - Sound
Frank Lisciandro - Editing/Cameraman
Paul Ferrara - Designer/Cameraman
Harrison Ford - Assistant/Cameraman
David Thompson - Cameraman (Hollywood Bowl)
Steve Wax - Cameraman (Hollywood Bowl)
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Note: Performance footage may or may not exist from the scenes listed below. The dates & locations of various original audio segments remain unidentified and include in-flight/travel recordings.
Travel To Santa Rosa
Sonoma County Fairgrounds
T.T.G. Studios
Westbury Music Fair
Toronto International Airport
Robby Krieger's House
Renaissance Pleasure Faire
Northern California FRF
Fresno District Fairgrounds
Bakersfield Hotel/Civic Center
Kern River - Bakersfield
La Playa Stadium
San Diego Golden Hall
Hollywood Bowl
Dallas Memorial Auditorium
Sam Houston Coliseum
Seattle Monorail
Honolulu International Center
Lahaina Pier - Hawaii
'Wild Child' Studio Rehearsal
Singer Bowl
Cleveland Public Auditorium
Philadelphia Arena
Rick Manzarek's Wedding
Merriweather Post Pavilion
Asbury Park Convention Hall
Saratoga Performing Arts Center
This brief footage of Jim Morrison riding in an MGB-GT appears to have been shot while on the way to the Sonoma County Fairgrounds in Santa Rosa, and may represent the very first filming for 'Feast Of Friends'.
Black and white backstage footage of The Doors in Santa Rosa at the Sonoma County Fairgrounds Grace Pavilion on April 13th, 1968. This appears to have been the first of the performance footage shot for what would become the basis of filmwork for 'Feast of Friends'.
Shot in black and white, The Doors are captured on film while they perform on-stage at Sonoma County Fairgrounds Grace Pavilion in Santa Rosa, CA. Portions of this filmwork can be seen on the 'Live In Europe' official release, and Tom DiCillo's 'When You're Strange'.
This unique black and white footage of The Doors recording a 'clap track' for 'Five To One' was shot at T.T.G. Studios in Los Angeles in what appears to be April 1968. The exact date of this filming is unknown, and the footage may represent the very first filming for 'Feast Of Friends'.
There are two segments of both B&w and color footage documenting The Doors arrival for their early and late shows at the Westbury Music Fair in New York on April 19th, 1968. Featuring audio, the black and white introductory portions of the film appear to have been shot while Jim Morrison arrives late for the first performance, and the color segments were most likely shot during the band's arrival for their second performance. Albert Goldman appears next to Jim in the back of the limousine during the first arrival. Other portions of backstage footage exist from what appears to be this venue, however confirmation is still needed. While Babe Hill is said to have begun recording audio in May, he is present during this filming with a Nagra recorder in hand.
Color concert footage shot during at least one of The Doors performances at the Westbury Music Fair features footage of the execution scene performed by Jim Morrison and Robby Krieger during 'The Unknown Soldier'. Also featured in this unique performance footage is an active Jim Morrison 'clowning' around the stage. No original performance audio is known to exist from these shows, however pre-show audio is captured by Babe Hill on a Nagra during Jim Morrison's arrival for the early show.
This black and white footage of the band's arrival at the Toronto International Airport was shot on April 20th, 1968 and includes filmwork of The Doors as they step off the plane, greet fans, and make their way through the terminal. In-flight segments of footage of the band and crew are shot as they travel from New York. Other black and white film segments from this time period may have been shot backstage at the Toronto concert venue, however performance footage does not appear to exist. Alternate 16mm black and white newsreel footage of Jim Morrison shot backstage by the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation includes native audio and confirms the date & location of various segments of 'Feast of Friends' footage. Babe Hill is present during this filming, recording audio with the Nagra.
Color footage shot at Robby Krieger's home in California in April, 1968. Filmed segments include Jim Morrison relaxing in a hammock, and the band flying a kite. The exact date of the filming is unknown.
16mm film shot by either Babe Hill or Harrison Ford at the sixth annual 'Renaissance Pleasure Faire' at the Paramount Ranch in Agoura, CA. Jim Morrison, Paul Ferrara, Babe Hill, and Harrison Ford attend this festival along with Robby Krieger and Lynn Veres (Krieger). Portions of this filmwork have been released officially and alternate segments can be seen in Paul Ferrara's compilation video 'Those Were The Days'.
Color footage of The Doors arrival at the Northern California Folk Rock Festival on May 19th, 1968. The band's limousines are escorted to the festival grounds by Hell's Angel's. Prior to the festival, Jim Morrison cuts his hair as short as it will ever be for the remainder of his life. Backstage at this festival, Babe Hill can be spotted operating the Nagra recorder. Babe is said to begin his role as sound engineer at this performance, however he can be spotted one month previously at the Westbury Music Fair with the Nagra in hand.
Color performance footage shot at the Northern California Folk Rock Festival on May 19th, 1968. Paul Ferrara's compilation video 'Those Were The Days' features a clip of Babe Hill recording with the Nagra at this festival, however no performance audio of The Doors is known to exist. This mid-day scheduling allows for quality footage to be shot due to brighter lighting. An 8mm film shot by an audience member briefly captures a young Harrison Ford preparing a camera while Country Joe & The Fish perform on-stage. Two minutes of footage taken of the festival audience and Hell's Angel's appear in original edits of 'Feast of Friends'.
Color footage shot during The Doors performance at Fresno District Fairgrounds on June 7th, 1968. Brief segments from this performance have been officially released in The Doors 1997 'Best Of' video, however no further materials have been made available. It appears only a short amount of performance footage is captured during this show.
Color footage featuring audio from a hotel room in Bakersfield. There are two known segments of footage. The first features The Doors playing poker, drinking a beer and having a laugh. John Densmore is not present in this footage. Ray bets five dollars and Robby wins the hand with 4 kings. The second segment is compiled of 6 different outtake scenes, using Takes 1-5 and 7. This footage features Robby Krieger teaching Jim and Ray how to play a new game. Harrison Ford can be spotted in a mirror and is responsible for use of the clapboard. During the outtakes, John Densmore returns from a visit to Sequoia National Forest and can be heard as he arrives on scene. Robby invites John to play cards but he declines, explaining he has not slept. Jim, telling Robby he doesn't like the game, asks for his quarters back.
Backstage color footage with sound from the Bakersfield Civic Center on June 8th, 1968. For years this footage was said to have been shot at the Seattle Center Arena in July, however recent research has proven that this film sequence was in fact shot backstage at this venue. Although the entire band is captured on film, the bulk of the footage is a short interview with Jim Morrison by Pastor Fred L. Stiegemeier. Harrison Ford can be spotted briefly in the background as he carries gear past Jim Morrison.
Color performance footage shot at the Bakersfield Civic Center. Although Babe Hill is present backstage with the Nagra, no audio portions of this performance are known to exist. Seemingly extensive segments of footage have been officially released over the years, and largely feature Jim Morrison's on-stage antics.
This footage was shot by Paul Ferrara the day after The Doors performance in Bakersfield. Jim Morrison is captured nude during this visit to the Kern River, and requests the filmwork be destroyed. The exact amount of footage shot on this day is unknown, however numerous clips have been officially released.
Color concert footage shot at what is believed to be La Playa stadium on June 28th, 1968. Due to the dark nature of the film, there is a possibility that these very brief film segments were captured during another performance. For years, many have believed that these segments were shot in Seattle on July 12th, however careful viewing of this footage clearly indicates that Jim Morrison is not wearing the conch belt during this performance.
Performance footage shot at the San Diego Community Concourse Golden Hall on June 29th, 1968. Jim Morrison is captured on film wearing the well known vest seen in 'Live At The Hollywood Bowl'. The amount of footage captured during this performance appears to be brief.
The final segment of the finished 'Feast of Friends' film is performance footage of 'The End' captured live at the Hollywood Bowl on July 5th, 1968. A full version of the entire concert was officially released in 1987 as 'Live At The Hollywood Bowl'. The filmwork is a mix of 3 different 16mm Airiflex cameras, one high speed 16mm camera, and features professional 8-track audio of the concert recorded by Paul Rothchild and Bruce Botnick in the Wally Heider remote truck. As a full concert film release was never intended, portions of audio and film from this show are missing or disrupted. Click HERE for more information regarding the Hollywood Bowl footage.
Film Crew:
Paul Ferrara - Center Seating Area / 16mm Arriflex
Frank Lisciandro - Stage Foot Area / 16mm Arriflex
David Thompson - Stage Area / 16mm Arriflex
Steve Wax - Seating Area (High Speed Camera) / 16mm
Very little performance footage is captured at the Dallas Memorial Auditorium on July 9th, 1968. Various clips from this filmwork can be seen throughout The Doors official releases.
Color footage of The Doors backstage at the Sam Houston Coliseum on July 10th, 1968. Paul Ferrara captures the band on film as they make their way towards the stage, and continues to film throughout the performance.
Color footage of The Doors concert at the Sam Houston Coliseum on July 10th, 1968. During this performance, Jim Morrison is said to have disappeared under the stage and this filmwork captures his re-emergence. Alternate 8mm audience footage captures Paul Ferrara filming Jim at the same moment during the show. Also features fans bombarding the stage, and Jim Morrison drinking a can of beer while The Doors continue to play. A portion of the official 'Roadhouse Blues' video was created using footage from this performance, and various alternate clips have been released in 'When You're Strange'.
Prior to The Doors performance at the Seattle Center Arena on July 12th, 1968, Paul Ferrara captures The Doors on film while boarding a monorail built for the 1962 World's Fair exhibit. Performance footage does not appear to exist from this venue.
Color footage shot backstage following The Doors performance at the Honolulu International Center on July 20th, 1968. Click HERE to read first-hand, in-depth commentaries on this footage from KKUA radio personality and concert attendee, Neil Ross!
During the week following their performance at the Honolulu International Center, The Doors remain in Hawaii for a holiday where Paul Ferrara films the band and crew at Lahaina Pier in Maui. This unique footage features Jim Morrison in shorts, riding a bicycle, and laughing with friends. These segments also include the band and friends aboard a yacht, and Jim is filmed resting in a sail.
Color footage of the band attempting 'Wild Child' at Elektra Sound Studios in July, 1968. The exact date of this studio session is unknown. Features Bruce Botnick and Paul Rothchild working with the band. Officially released segments of film feature native audio, and suggest filming may have taken place over numerous takes of the song. Exact details regarding original audio and video contents from this session are unknown.
Backstage color footage with sound shot at the Singer Bowl in New York on August 2nd, 1968. Features Jim Morrison wandering through the audience prior to the performance while Paul Ferrara and Babe Hill follow in close. Numerous chairs thrown by the audience during this performance, however the event is not captured on film. Following the performance, Jim Morrison talks with an injured concert attendee.
The Doors are captured on film during their performance at the Singer Bowl on August 2nd, 1968. Features footage of the band as they make their way to the stage, and Jim Morrison performs wildly to an aggressive audience. While filming on-stage during this performance, Paul Ferrara hides behind John Densmore's drums to shield himself and his camera from audience projectiles.
Color footage shot at the Cleveland Public Auditorium on August 3rd, 1968. Includes the infamous footage of Jim Morrison taking a swing at the cameraman, Paul Ferrara (He does not hit him). Also features Jim Morrison lying on-stage while audience members attempt to get close. Babe Hill can be spotted during these segments while recording with the Nagra, however there is no confirmation that original audio portions from this show are still intact.
Color footage of the The Doors as they arrive on-stage at the Philadelphia Arena on August 4th, 1968. Paul Ferrara follows the band through the audience and onto the stage. Although official releases of this segment have been edited and overdubbed with audio representing the start of a performance by The Doors, the filmwork is silent. Performance footage segments are brief.
Color footage shot at Rick Manczarek's wedding on August 23rd, 1968. Very brief clips feature Ray Manzarek and Dorothy Fujikawa. The exact amount of footage shot at this wedding ceremony is unknown.
Color performance footage shot at the Merriweather Post Pavilion in Columbia, Maryland on August 30th, 1968. Portions of this footage are out of focus, and officially released clips are brief.
Color footage shot prior to The Doors performance at the Asbury Park Convention Hall on August 31st, 1968. Jim Morrison can be seen wandering through various parts of the venue as Paul Ferrara follows with the camera. Various scenes from this venue appear to have been shot intentionally. Paul Ferrara's video 'Those Were The Days' features alternate footage of Jim Morrison and John Densmore on the boardwalk.
Color performance footage shot at the Asbury Park Convention Hall during at least one of two shows. Features a scene in which a necklace thrown on-stage by an audience member lands around Jim Morrison's neck. Offically released performance clips from this venue are brief.
Color footage with original audio shot backstage at the Saratoga Performing Arts Center on September 1st, 1968 features Jim Morrison on a piano reciting poetry later known as 'Ode To Friedrich Nietzsche'. Robby Krieger performs 'Arthritis Blues' and Ray Manzarek performs 'Dahomey Dance'. John Densmore, Dorothy Fujikawa, and Lynn Krieger are present. Unreleased portions of this backstage filmwork can be seen in 'When You're Strange', and Paul Ferrara's video 'Those Were The Days' that includes a previously unknown backstage poetry reading by Jim Morrison with original audio. This is the final date of filming for what would become 'Feast Of Friends'.
The final performance footage for 'Feast Of Friends' was shot at the Saratoga Performing Arts Center on September 1st, 1968. In the days following this performance, Paul Ferrara returns to California and The Doors move on to London for their first European tour. Live filming of the band continues with Granada Television at the London Roundhouse for their broadcast special 'The Doors Are Open'.


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YIELD: 4 servings
- 2 1/2 ounces smoked bacon, rind removed, cut into matchsticks (3/4 cup)
- 1 head iceberg lettuce, chopped (4 cups)
- 2 ripe heirloom tomatoes, cored, peeled, seeded, and chopped
- 1 large ripe avocado, halved, pitted, peeled, and cubed
- 4 ounces chilled blue cheese (preferably Roquefort), crumbled (1 cup)
- 4 small spring onions or scallions, white part only, trimmed, peeled, and cut into thin rounds
- Yogurt and Lemon Dressing
- Coarse, freshly ground black pepper
1. In a large, dry skillet, brown the bacon over moderate heat until crisp and golden, about 5 minutes. With a slotted spoon, transfer the bacon to several layers of paper towels to absorb the fat. Blot the top of the bacon with several layers of paper towels to absorb any additional fat. Set aside.
2. In a large, shallow bowl, combine the bacon, lettuce, tomatoes, avocado, cheese, and spring onions. Toss with just enough dressing to lightly and evenly coat the ingredients. Season generously with pepper, and serve.
WINE SUGGESTION: This is a special salad, one that seems to hit the spot with all my guests, so let's open a nice, special bottle of smoky-style Alsatian Riesling from the house of Léon Beyer, Trimbach, or Hugel. Neither you nor your guests will be disappointed.
From Salad as a Meal: Healthy Main-Dish Salads for Every Season by Patricia Wells, (C) 2011 William Morrow
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Nutritional Info
- Calories1,534,582
- Carbohydrates493,098 g (164,366%)
- Fat15,897 g (24,457%)
- Protein58,208 g (116,415%)
- Saturated Fat2,072 g (10,362%)
- Sodium106,269 mg (4,428%)
- Polyunsaturated Fat4,711 g
- Fiber148,144 g (592,574%)
- Monounsaturated Fat594 g
- Cholesterol33 mg (11%)


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PHOENIX, Ariz. (AP) - Two people accused of participating in a gun smuggling ring are expected to change their pleas in the federal government's botched investigation known as Operation Fast and Furious.
Jose Angel Polanco and Dejan Hercegovac are scheduled to change their pleas Monday in Phoenix.
Authorities say the two were members of a ring that smuggled guns into Mexico for use by a drug cartel.
Two rifles bought by another ring member were found in the aftermath of a 2010 shootout that mortally wounded a Border Patrol agent in southern Arizona.
The man who bought the two guns has pleaded guilty to gun charges.
Authorities have faced criticism for allowing suspected straw gun buyers to walk away from gun shops with weapons, rather than arrest the suspects and seize the guns there.
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A cloud of seagulls took off, a seal lion popped his head up and barked at me and 2 eagles wheeled over head while I took 2 photos before the light started to fade.
So I took out my shotgun and killed them all. Except one of the eagles.
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How to: Olivia Munn's Party-Perfect Bright-Lip Look
Thu, 20 December 2012 12:47PM
Party season calls for a number of dress codes, each with a beauty code to match. For instance, cocktail events might suit sleek strands, while a black-tie night-time affair is the perfect time to bring out a sexy, smoky eye. But what about those dos that are a little less formal? Say, a picnic with friends, or poolside drinks in the afternoon, or a lazy day at the local wine garden. In this case, actress Olivia Munn has your look all sorted, with this cute-casual beauty code …
SMUDGY EYES. There's the serious smoky eye, and then there's its casual, carefree cousin: the smudgy, slightly messy one. And it's super-easy to recreate. You simply take a kohl-based eye pencil, etch it all around the eyes, and use your pinkie to smoke it out a little. Tip: Pack a few cotton buds in your party purse, as you might need to clean up the edges a little throughout your event. As you can see, Olivia has popped a little gold on her eyes' inner corners. This is a genius way to 'lift' the look a little; alternatively, you could work with a black pencil shot threw with shimmer, such as the lovely Rimmel London Scandaleyes Kohl Kajal Waterproof Eye Liner in Sparkling Black, $9.95, from pharmacies. To finish, load up on waterproof mascara. Especially if you're partying poolside.
FRESH BASE. Don't you love how Olivia has let her freckles show through her sheer foundation? I'd even go so far as to bet that she's wearing a tinted moisturiser, which not only gives such barely-there (yet just-enough) coverage, but also gorgeous dewy glow, due to its super-hydrating properties. For a really luminous effect, you could mix a liquid illuminator into your tinted moisturiser, before blending it all over. Try Red Earth Secret Potion Illuminating Skin Fluid, $32, Red Earth.
BRIGHT LIPS. Now, we're ready for the focal point of the look: a poppy pout. You need serious pigment power here, so bypass glosses and balms and stains and go straight for a lipstick, whether a hot pink, like Olivia, a scarlet red, or a tangerine – whichever works back best to your outfit. Our top Olivia-inspired bright pink picks: Revlon ColorBurst Lipstick in Candy Pink, $23.95, from pharmacies, Nars Lipstick in Funny Face, $39, Mecca Cosmetica, and M.A.C Lipstick in Saint Germain, $36, M.A.C. For a long-lasting effect, paint two layers onto well-hydrated lips, tissue-blotting in between.
LOOSE HAIR. As Olivia shows, when your makeup code is cute-casual, hair doesn't have to be anything too styled or serious at all. As long as it's clean and shiny (cue a good wash and treatment the day before), you can do as little as scrunch a sea salt spray through the ends to add a little texture. Alternatively, go to bed the night before with your hair prepped with styling spray and twirled up into a top knot, then unfurl and shake out just before you head out the door the next day. Too easy.
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Over the past several years, the companies we target have started attempting to
use lawsuits as a mechanism to fend off animal liberationists. Although the lawsuits
are rarely a successful tactic, they do present a host of issues that are often
alien to activists. More importantly, they are ridden with new and sometimes confusing
processes of extracting information.
The use of the civil process by our
enemies typically relies on the following beliefs: that we probably will not respond,
that we cannot afford to hire a lawyer to defend us, that any lawyer we do hire
will not be as good as their lawyers, and that in suing us they might just tap
into a wealth of useful information. However, experience shows us that we can,
in fact, find lawyers to defend us for cheap or free, that we can learn to represent
ourselves, and that we can educate ourselves and our lawyers about our rights
and how to assert them in order to sabotage our opponents attempts at obtaining
The point of this article is to give activists a basic sense
of the civil lawsuit process, what our rights are, and how to use them most effectively.
While this article may serve as a general guide on how to conduct yourself through
the discovery portion of a lawsuit, laws and procedures vary from state to state,
and various circumstances demand different responses. Use this information for
what it is: an overview of the civil process and an activists guide to security
culture in the frame of civil lawsuits.
It is impossible to explain the
entire civil litigation process here. The next few paragraphs will only provide
a very general overview, followed by some basic guidelines to keep in mind to
stay security-safe.
A lawsuit is initiated when the Plaintiff (the party
filing the case) serves the Defendant with a summons and the lawsuit. At that
point, the Defendant has 30 days to file an answer to the lawsuit. If you somehow
find out you are being sued but have not received legal papers, you do not have
to do anything in response. It will cost the other side money and give you more
time if you try to avoid being served with the legal papers. Some tips on this:
do not answer the door if you see someone holding a stack of papers, tell your
roommates to be on the lookout for a plain-clothed person at the door with papers
looking for you, and be creative.
The first thing to do is to talk to and
possibly hire a good lawyer. She will be able to offer guidance through this process.
Also, be sure to talk with activists who have been through the civil courts before,
talk to your co-defendants, and consider putting up a maximum resistance (including
refusing to answer questions).
After an answer is filed, the discovery process
begins. This may (and probably will) include depositions, interrogatories, requests
for production, and subpoenas duces tecum. While these are the most common forms
of discovery, there may often be other types that arise. The discovery phase of
lawsuits serves one purpose: to gather information. In light of the fact that
the information is sought by our enemies and that the information will undoubtedly
be readily available to other entities (e.g., law enforcement agencies and other
campaign targets), any information disclosed should be done carefully and only
if absolutely necessary.
Some things to remember when answering discovery
requests or testifying at depositions:
1. If you do not know the answer,
do not guess or speculate. 2. Your lawyer has one thing in mind: your best
interests. Your best interests may not always match up with the best interests
of other activists, organizations, or the movement. Never compromise the safety
(legal or otherwise) of others to save your own ass. More than likely, any information
that would harm others will neither change your fate nor advance your position.
3. Do not answer questions unrelated to the issues raised by the lawsuit.
4. Do not offer information about other activists or organizations. Even if a
question and answer seems innocent, you may be providing information that can
harm others. 5. If you are going to plead the Fifth to any questions, you
may want to consider pleading the Fifth to all questions. In most states, answering
certain questions will automatically cause you to waive your right to plead the
Fifth if you answer certain other questions.
First, activists should remember
that security is of utmost importance always, not just when there is a lawsuit
or criminal case pending. By always practicing sound security, activists can avoid
cause for concern later on.
There are two typical situations for activists
caught in the civil discovery process. Usually, the person from whom information
is being sought is either a defendant or a witness. A witness who is not a defendant
in the case is probably in the best position. In the past, activists who have
been called to a deposition to testify and were not parties to the lawsuit have
seen no reason to offer any information at all to the opponents. Thus, their strategy
was simple: plead the Fifth to every single question asked. With this method,
there is no concern over waiving the Fifth by answering some questions and not
others, and there is no question about unwittingly divulging any damaging information
to the opponent, because they receive no information at all.
On the other
hand, if the individual subpoenaed to give testimony or written evidence is a
defendant in the case, the issues become a bit more complex. If you are a defendant
and refuse to answer any questions in depositions, you may waive your right to
enter much of a defense at trial. Furthermore, if you refuse to answer a question
in depositions, you cannot later offer the information at trial. Defendants still
have the option of pleading the Fifth, especially if there is an ongoing criminal
case. In some instances, answering a handful of questions can be useful in that
it allows one to put on more of a defense at trial. Again, just remember that
like any form of interrogation, seemingly innocent questions in a deposition can
be very damaging.
An interesting tactic used during the civil deposition
process is to write down every single question asked. If an answer is given, record
that as well. Take detailed notes, but do not write anything that would imply
knowledge that wasnt admitted during testimony (e.g., they ask about John
Activist and you write Johnny in your notes). Taking notes annoys
the attorneys taking the deposition, and it allows the activist to have a written
record of the deposition. If any questions related to any other activist or organization
arise during the deposition, they should be notified and informed of the line
of questioning.
Finally, there is the written portion of discovery: interrogatories,
requests for admissions, and requests for production. These should be treated
in a similar manner: only give information that is relevant, necessary to your
case, and required by law. Remember: it is illegal to suppress evidence, but if
you do not know the information or do not have the evidence in your possession,
then you cannot offer it. Refer to the guidelines above for what to disclose.
depositions and written discovery, several objections can be made to most questions.
The most common objections are irrelevant, overbroad, and attorney-client privilege.
One standard for questions in discovery is that they must be reasonably calculated
to lead to the admission of relevant evidence. Therefore, questions must relate
directly to the issues at hand. One benefit to having a lawyer is that you then
have attorney-client privilege, which further protects you from disclosing certain
pieces of information. Consult your lawyer for a better idea of what falls under
this privilege. During depositions, you can assert these privileges and refuse
to answer questions. However, a judge may later order you to answer the question,
as she or he would in trial. Again, to avoid offering information, the Fifth should
be used whenever possible.
Be forewarned that if information is refused
based on an objection or the Fifth, the opposing attorneys will likely make threats
of further legal action. Many times, these are empty threats to coerce you into
answering. Occasionally, they will file a Motion to Compel, asking the Court to
order you to answer a question. Here, depending on what the reason is for refusal,
the Court may or may not order you to respond. At that point, you must determine
the implications of answering the question. If the question is at all related
to others (including an organization), it is probably best to treat it like a
grand jury and refuse to participate. It may take some sacrifice to avoid selling
out your comrades, but keeping quiet on questions about others is the only appropriate
Consulting a lawyer on how to deal with these situations may be
helpful, but remember: a lawyer has only your interests in mind, not those of
anyone else or the greater movement. Additionally, trying to play the game of
outsmarting the other side is dangerous. By only answering seemingly harmless
questions about others, an activist could be handing the other side crucial information
they need. Just as with grand juries or any other form of interrogation, activists
should refuse to give information about others in depositions.
To learn
more about the civil process, make use of your local law library. Also, Nolo Press
offers a number of excellent books on representing yourself in court. Even if
you are not electing to represent yourself, familiarizing yourself with the process
so that you can make informed decisions is highly recommended.
Most importantly,
keep in mind that all the information our opponents get on us is information that
we or other activists make available. By practicing good security all of the time,
we can often avoid ending up in civil or criminal courts in the first place. If,
however, we do end up there, it is essential not to let our guard down. The new
weapon of choice for our opponents seems to be civil suits. As activists, it is
our job to learn about this weapon, how to disarm it, and, in the end, render
it useless.


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Transport final energy consumption by mode
Key messages
Between 1990 and 2007, annual transport energy consumption in the EU-27 showed continual growth. However, this trend reversed in 2008 as the effects of the economic recession brought about three years of negative growth. Between 2007 and 2009, total energy demand in the transport sector declined by 4.2%. The most recent published data for 2010 indicates a bottoming out of this recent decline with a drop in energy demand between 2009 and 2010 of just 0.3%. Preliminary estimates for 2011 hint on a return to growth in transport energy demand with a minor increase of 0.1% over 2011.
Outside the EU‑27, over the last decade Switzerland's growth in road transport energy use has been below the EU‑27 average, while its rail energy use has increased compared to an average reduction across the EU‑27. By contrast, Norway and particularly Turkey have seen road transport energy use grow faster than the EU‑27 while Turkey's rail energy use has fallen substantially more than in EU‑27 Member States.
The shipping sector saw the greatest decline in energy consumption during the recession; bunkers dropped by 10 % in 2009 compared to 2007, reflecting weak consumer demand. However, this was also the first transport sector to see a return to growth; over 1% between 2009 and 2010. Combined energy use for aviation, rail and shipping has reduced by 5.2 % between 2007 and 2011. The greatest reduction was for domestic navigation (10.2 %), followed by aviation (5.7 %) and rail (5.3 %). Road transport represents the largest energy consumer, accounting for 72 % of total demand in 2011. It has also been the least affected by the economic downturn, falling by only 3.9 % between 2007 and 2011.
Is the total energy consumption from transport growing?
Transport energy consumption (EEA-32 excluding Iceland and Liechtenstein)
Note: Bar chart showing final energy consumption broken down by different fuel types. Orange line shows total energy consumption for oil derived fuels, dotted red line shows transport target on oil consumption that applies to EU27 (Transport White Paper, 2011).
- Energy statistic - oil (Eurostat) provided by Statistical Office of the European Union (Eurostat)
Final energy consumption by transport modes between 1990-2010 in EU27 (Mega tonnes of oil equivalent)
Note: The total energy consumption in transport in Mtoe from 1990 onwards. Transport modes included are bunkers (sea), air transport (domestic and international), inland navigation, rail transport and road transport (split by passenger and freight). The most recent year is an extrapolation based on monthly fuel deliveries.
- Energy statistic - oil (Eurostat) provided by Statistical Office of the European Union (Eurostat)
Energy consumption from transport has grown by over 30% since 1990. Energy efficiency has improved during this period – for example, the energy efficiency of the average new passenger car in Europe improved by over 20% in the past decade (EEA, 2012). However the effects of these efficiency improvements have been offset by an overall increase in transport demand. The effects of the recent economic recession brought about a marked decrease in overall energy consumption through 2008 to 2010. Records show that total transport energy consumption was nearly 4.5 % lower in 2010 compared to an overall peak in 2007. However, this slump is likely to be temporary, with estimates for 2011 seeing a 0.1% increase over 2010. Longer term projections for the region foresee that economic recovery will sustain renewed growth in transport energy consumption to at least 2020 (albeit at a lesser rate than in the previous decade, as policies designed to reduce transport energy use begin to take effect). Though this period, transport demand is expected to grow faster than energy consumption, in other words the energy intensity of transport will decrease.
The EEA 32 countries[1] consumed approximately 441 Mtoe providing energy for transport in 2010. The vast majority, 82.7 %, is consumed by the original 15 Member States, with 10.7 % consumed by the new 12 Member States and the remaining 6.6% by other EEA countries.
The 12 new EU Member States have collectively increased consumption by 68 % since 1990; despite many of these new member states initially recording a decline in the early nineties, reflecting the economic difficulties experienced in the transition to market economies. Only three Member States consumed less energy in 2010 compared to 1990: Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania. Three have more than doubled their energy consumption over the same period: the Czech Republic, Poland and Slovenia. Malta has recorded a five-fold increase in its transport energy consumption almost solely through increases in shipping activity (bunker fuels).
Until the first effects of the recession appeared in 2008, transport energy consumption in the 15 original EU Member States had shown steady growth since 1990. In 2010, all of the EU-15 Member States experienced a continuation of the reduction in transport energy consumption compared to the peak in 2007. However, the decline between 2009 and 2010 was much less pronounced, signalling a bottoming out of the period of contraction. Italy, Spain and the UK have experienced the greatest absolute decrease through this period, primarily due to reductions in road transport. However, total energy consumption in the EU15 is still nearly 30% higher than it was in 1990.
Road transport energy consumption over the period has increased by 80 % in the new EU12 Member States and by 22 % in the original EU-15. These figures suggest that modes which require longer-term planning and more dedicated infrastructure than road transport are less popular for supporting fast economic development. The lack of goods transported by sea in all EU-12 Member States (with the exception of Malta) may also be a result of their geographical location, with fewer major ports currently in the EU-12 than in the EU-15.
Aviation shows the strongest growth of all modes, increasing by 79 % since 1990. However, the sector also registered the largest fall in energy consumption (and the largest reduction in passenger demand) through the recession, showing a 7 % reduction compared to the previous year.
The low share of rail is partly due to a relatively small modal share, but also because in most situations rail transport is less energy-intensive than the main competitors. Of all the modes, only rail has lower energy consumption in 2010 compared to 1990. This reduction has been less pronounced in some countries, in part attributed to movements of national and international freight which are strongly linked with geographical location of countries. Countries registering the highest share of international transport are located in key corridors within the European market. In the Baltic States of Latvia and Estonia, situated at the border between Europe and Russia, international transport accounted for 91 % and 89 % respectively of the total transport in 2010. For those in the periphery such as the UK and Turkey, the share is much lower, 2 % and 9 % respectively (Eurostat 2012)
The energy consumption from inland water transport for the whole of the EU has remained fairly constant during the 1990s and 2000s. The sector experienced a resurgence in activity up until the recent recession, most notably in the EU-15, with energy consumption in 2007 up 12 % on the 1990 level in the EEA member countries.
Across the EEA member countries energy consumption in maritime transport (i.e. 'bunkers') has grown by 38 % since 1990, primarily used in the Netherlands, Belgium and Spain.
Besides the overall trend, there are considerable variations between countries, although road transport in nearly all cases dominates energy consumption. Differences are likely due to geographical and topographical constraints such as settlement and transport patterns, as well as economic development.
Additional policies that reduce the demand for transport, encourage modal shift towards more environmentally-friendly modes, improve transport management and enhance vehicles' energy efficiency are required in order to meet targets set by the Kyoto protocol and the 2020 climate and energy package. Policies that focus only on the efficiency of vehicles will not be sufficient to overcome the dependency on road transport, as they may reduce the cost of transport movements, hence causing increased demand, via the so-called rebound effect (European Commission, 2009).
[1] Excluding Liechtenstein and Iceland – no data available.
Indicator specification and metadata
Indicator definition
The total energy consumption in transport in Petajoule (PJ) from 1990 onwards. Transport modes included are bunkers (sea), air transport (domestic and international), inland navigation, rail transport and road transport.
Petajoule (1 PJ = 1015 J)
Policy context and targets
Context description
Reduction in fuel consumption by the transport sector and/or of its impacts may be achieved through three primary means:
- Avoid: reducing transport demand by limiting the number and length of trips;
- Shift: shift to more fuel efficient transport modes;
- Improve: increase the energy efficiency of vehicles and their energy sources; includes fuel switching – i.e. changing to renewable or low carbon fuels such as sustainable biofuels or using renewable generation technologies for electric/fuel cell vehicles.
Although climate policy and the Kyoto protocol are important drivers in reducing fossil fuel consumption (and air quality policy to a lesser extent), this indicator is primarily concerned with energy policy. Other related issues are addressed in TERM02 (Transport Emissions of Greenhouse Gases), TERM03 (Transport Emissions of Air Pollutants) and TERM 31 (Uptake of Cleaner and Alternative Fuels).
EU leaders have agreed to decide on the proposed 2030 policy framework for climate and energy by October 2014. If accepted, the 2030 framework will set targets of reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 40% by 2030, increasing the share of renewable energy to at least 27%, and continuing improvements in energy efficiency (EC, 2014a). No target has been set yet for energy efficiency, but this will be considered further later in 2014 in a review of the Energy Efficiency Directive.
In April 2014, the European Parliament reached a provisional agreement with the European Council on a Directive on the Deployment of Alternative Fuels Infrastructure, which included a requirement to install a minimum number of charging points for electric vehicles, and improve alternative fuel infrastructure (EC, 2014b).
In April 2010, the European Commission presented a strategy which builds upon the 2007 Action Plan for Energy Efficiency (COM(2006)545) increase uptake of clean and energy efficient vehicles. The European strategy on clean and energy efficient vehicles (COM(2010) 186) aims to reduce CO2 emissions from road transport by promoting energy efficient vehicles based on conventional internal combustion engines as well as facilitating the deployment of breakthrough technologies in ultra-low carbon vehicles. Guidelines on financial incentives for clean and energy efficient vehicles were published in 2013, aiming to enhance their effecitiveness and improve coordination of measures across the EU, and identify best practices (EC, 2013).
Recent agreements between Member States and the European Parliament have called for the emissions testing procedures to be updated, as soon as possible, to bring in the new worldwide harmonised light duty testing procedure (WLTP). This is expected to help address the current problem of a gap between the official homologated fuel consumption figures and those typically achieved under real-world driving conditions. According to the International Council of Clean Transportation (ICCT) the average discrepancy between type-approval and on-road CO2 emissions has increased considerably over the last decade, being below 10% in 2001 but increasing to around 25% by 2011 (ICCT, 2013).
The European Commission is also working towards the development of proposals for whole vehicle test cycles for Heavy Duty Vehicles that would facilitate potential future regulation of efficiency and/or tailpipe emissions from these vehicles.
Historical policy context
The Action Plan for Energy Efficiency (EC, 2006) was produced in 2006 for 2007-2012, based on the Green Paper on Energy Efficiency published in 2005 (EC, 2005) outlining a number of options for transport in terms of increasing energy efficiency. The Action Plan proposed a number of measures for transport including, a number of which have come to fruition:
- Reaffirming the Commission's commitment to addressing the issue of fuel efficiency and CO2 emissions from cars by proposing legislation (if necessary) to ensure that the 120g CO2/km target is achieved by 2012 (set in the Regulation No.443/2009).
- Strengthening EU-wide real time traffic and travel information systems and traffic management.
- Proposing legislation to harmonise requirements to promote fuel efficiency in driver education curricula and support projects.
- Promoting energy efficiency in the aviation sector through the on-going development of SESAR (Single European Sky Air Traffic Management Research project). In March 2009 the European Parliament approved the second 'Single European Sky' (SES II) package consisting of two regulations aimed at improving the performance of the European aviation system in key areas such as safety, capacity, flight, cost efficiency and environmental sustainability, by coordinating and supervising member states' air traffic control systems and implementing common rules and performance targets.
- Including the (intra EU) aviation sector in the EU Emissions Trading Scheme (adopted Directive 2009/29/EC). The changes to the scheme also include a start day of emissions trading between all EU countries by 2012.
- Exploiting the potential for optimising hull cleaning of ships, realising the benefits of shore-side electricity for harboured ships by proposing legislation and promoting short sea shipping and the motorways of the sea.
A number of measures aimed at implementing some of the above actions on climate change and energy use have subsequently been adopted:
- Decision No. 406/2009/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 23 April 2009 on the effort of Member States to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions to meet the Community's greenhouse gas emission reduction commitments up to 2030.
- Directive 2009/28/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 23 April 2009 on the promotion of the use of energy from renewable sources and amending and subsequently repealing Directives 2001/77/EC and 2003/30/EC (Renewable Energy Directive – RED).
- Directive 2009/29/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 23 April 2009 amending Directive 2003/87/EC so as to improve and extend the greenhouse gas emission allowance trading scheme of the Community
- Directive 2009/30/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 23 April 2009 amending Directive 98/70/EC as regards the specification of petrol, diesel and gas-oil and introducing a mechanism to monitor and reduce greenhouse gas emissions and amending Council Directive 1999/32/EC as regards the specification of fuel used by inland waterway vessels and repealing Directive 93/12/EEC (Fuel Quality Directive - FQD);
- Regulation (EU) No 510/2011 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 May 2011 setting emission performance standards for new light commercial vehicles as part of the Union's integrated approach to reduce CO2 emissions from light-duty vehicles. This regulation states that the average level of CO2 emissions from this vehicle class must not exceed 175 gCO2 per kilometre as from 2017 (the requirement will be introduced gradually as from 2014). From 2020, the level is not to exceed 147 grams of CO2 per kilometre (subject to confirmation of the feasibility of such a target).
- Regulation EC/661/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council concerning type-approval requirements for the general safety of motor vehicles, their trailers and systems, components and separate technical units intended therefor. The Regulation introduces a large number of new technical requirements for new vehicle including compulsory tyre pressure monitoring systems, maximum rolling resistance limit for tyres and compulsory fitment of gear shift indicators (GSI).
Other policies of note include:
- Directive 2009/33/EC: Clean and Energy-efficient road transport, which is concerned with the requirement for public bodies to take into account energy and environmental impacts of road transport vehicles they are purchasing and operating.
- Regulation (EU) No 510/2011 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 May 2011. The legislation applies to vehicles used to carry goods weighing up to 3.5t (vans and car-derived vans, known as "N1") and which weigh less than 2610kg when empty. The EU fleet average of 175 g/km will be phased in between 2014 and 2017. In 2014 an average of 70 % of each manufacturer's newly registered vans must comply with the limit value curve set by the legislation. This proportion will rise to 75 % in 2015, 80 % in 2016, and 100 % from 2017 onwards. From 2020, a target of 147g/km is specified, subject to confirmation in a review of the Regulation that will be completed by 2013.
The EU has set itself a target of reducing GHG emissions by 30% in the context of a global agreement and a 20% reduction unilaterally by 2020 (from 1990 levels). The EU's Roadmap for moving to a low-carbon economy in 2050 calls for a GHG reduction of 80% by 2050 as a global action to prevent climate change (Decision No 406/2009/EC).
If the 2030 policy framework, proposed in January 2014, is accepted later this year, these targets will be built upon, with additional targets of reducing GHG emissions by 40% by 2030, and increasing the renewable energy share by at least 27% by 2030. Improvements to energy efficiency are still encouraged (from the "20-20-20" target of increasing energy efficiency by 20% by 2020) but no new target has been proposed (EC, 2014a).
Two key documents published by the European Commission in 2011 outline possible strategies for the transport sector, compatible with the 2050 target. These are the 'Roadmap for moving to a competitive low carbon economy in 2050' (EC, 2011a) and the third decennial transport White Paper, 'Roadmap to a Single European Transport Area – Towards a competitive and resource efficient transport system' (EC, 2011b). Both documents also support delivery of the Europe 2020 Strategy for smart, sustainable and inclusive growth, and of the Commissions resource-efficient Europe flagship. The Roadmap has subsequently received endorsement from the European Parliament, which has also called upon the Commission to set additional interim greenhouse gas emission reduction for 2030 and 2040, including concrete objectives for each sector. The 2050 Roadmap proposes a greenhouse gas emission reduction target of 54-67% for transport (including international aviation but excluding maritime shipping). This level of reduction is also envisaged in the 2011 Transport White Paper strategy, plus an intermediate target of 20% reduction on 2008 GHG emissions by 2030. An additional objective to reduce CO2 emissions from maritime bunker fuels by at least 40 % (50 % if possible) on 2005 levels was also included.
Related policy documents
Decision on the effort of Member States to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions to meet the Community's greenhouse gas emission reduction commitments up to 2030
Directive 2009/29/ec of the European parliament and of the Council amending directive 2003/87/ec so as to improve and extend the greenhouse gas emission allowance trading scheme of the community.
First assessment of national energy efficiency plans as required by Directive 2006/32/EC on energy end-use efficiency and energy services – Moving towards together on energy efficiency
COM (2011) 112 - A Roadmap for moving to a competitive low carbon economy in 2050
With its "Roadmap for moving to a competitive low-carbon economy in 2050" the European Commission is looking beyond these 2020 objectives and setting out a plan to meet the long-term target of reducing domestic emissions by 80 to 95% by mid-century as agreed by European Heads of State and governments. It shows how the sectors responsible for Europe's emissions - power generation, industry, transport, buildings and construction, as well as agriculture - can make the transition to a low-carbon economy over the coming decades.
- COM(2005) 265 final. Green paper on energy efficiency or doing more with less. European Commission.
Action Plan for Energy Efficiency
Results of the review of the Community Strategy to reduce CO2 emissions from passenger cars and light-commercial vehicles.
COM(2010) 2020 final, Europe 2020: A strategy for smart, sustainable and inclusive growth
European Commission, 2010. Europe 2020: A strategy for smart, sustainable and inclusive growth. COM(2010) 2020 final.
A resource-efficient Europe – Flagship initiative under the Europe 2020 Strategy
COM(2011) 144 Roadmap to a Single European Transport Area – Towards a competitive and resource efficient transport system
Decision No 406/2009/EC (Effort Sharing Decision)
Decision No 406/2009/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 23 April 2009 on the effort of Member States to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions to meet the Community's greenhouse gas emission reduction commitments up to 2020
DIRECTIVE 2009/28/EC OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL of 23 April 2009 on the promotion of the use of energy from renewable sources and amending and subsequently repealing Directives 2001/77/EC and 2003/30/EC
DIRECTIVE 2009/30/EC OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL of 23 April 2009 amending Directive 98/70/EC as regards the specification of petrol, diesel and gas-oil and introducing a mechanism to monitor and reduce greenhouse gas emissions and amending Council Directive 1999/32/EC as regards the specification of fuel used by inland waterway vessels and repealing Directive 93/12/EEC
Guidelines on financial incentives for clean and energy efficient vehicles
Commission staff working document
REGULATION (EC) No 443/2009 OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL 443/2009
Regulation (ec) no 443/2009 of the European parliament and of the Council setting emission performance standards for new passenger cars as part of the community's integrated approach to reduce CO2 emissions from light-duty vehicles.
REGULATION (EC) No 661/2009
REGULATION (EC) No 661/2009 OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL concerning type-approval requirements for the general safety of motor vehicles, their trailers and systems, components and separate technical units intended therefor
REGULATION (EU) No 510/2011
REGULATION (EU) No 510/2011 OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL setting emission performance standards for new light commercial vehicles as part of the Union's integrated approach to reduce CO 2 emissions from light-duty vehicles
Methodology for indicator calculation
Energy statistics for transport are collected from Member States and collated by Eurostat. To assess whether the total energy from consumption from transport is growing, time series data for energy consumed was obtained from Eurostat. Data for various fuels was downloaded for 'bunkers' (sea), air (domestic and international), inland navigation, road transport and rail transport. Data for bunkers covers the quantities of fuel delivered to sea going vessels of all countries. Data for inland and coastal water is not included in bunkers (sea). Data for air covers quantities of fuel consumed in national and international air traffic. Energy consumed by electric and diesel trains is included within the rail data.
Since Eurostat data is being used to process statistics, the Eurostat methodology is to be referred to for data collection and specification (see Eurostat, ITF and UNECE, 2009).
Methodology for gap filling
No gap-filling is applied for this indicator.
Methodology references
No methodology references available.
Methodology uncertainty
Data trends within the individual countries are difficult to ascertain as energy consumption data often shows unexpected volatility from year to year. Energy consumption is calculated based on fuel sales, and reported on through a common questionnaire.
Data sets uncertainty
National data varies significantly from country to country and depending on the fuel type and production/consumption sector. The most reliable data comes from the EU15 old Member States. However, data is lacking for oil pipelines for the majority of countries, making it less reliable. Occasionally, data used in older time-series may change due to revisions in the methodology used. Such changes have resulted in small alterations of a few percent.
For the EU-13 the data are generally much less reliable. Gaps are frequent, as are conspicuous jumps in consumption (e.g. doubling or more).
Rationale uncertainty
No uncertainty has been specified.
Data sources
Energy statistics (Eurostat)
provided by Statistical Office of the European Union (Eurostat)
Generic metadata
Transport (Primary topic)
Typology: Descriptive indicator (Type A - What is happening to the environment and to humans?)
Contacts and ownership
EEA Contact InfoCinzia Pastorello
EEA Management Plan2012 2.9.2 (note: EEA internal system)
Frequency of updates
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- Permalink to latest version
- 10 Jan 2011 - Transport final energy consumption by mode
- 04 Oct 2010 - Transport final energy consumption by mode
- 21 Apr 2009 - Transport final energy consumption by mode
- 28 Sep 2006 - Energy Consumption
- 28 Sep 2005 - Energy consumption
- 28 Mar 2004 - Energy consumption
- 20 Feb 2004 - Energy consumption
- 01 Jun 2001 - Energy consumption
- 01 Jun 2001 - Transport energy consumption
For references, please go to www.eea.europa.eu/soer or scan the QR code.
This briefing is part of the EEA's report The European Environment - State and Outlook 2015. The EEA is an official agency of the EU, tasked with providing information on Europe's environment.
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The Saltdogs (28-42) got solid pitching and timely hitting as they edged the Laredo Lemurs (32-37) 4-3 at Haymarket Park Wednesday night.
Wade Mackey (5-1) tossed seven innings, allowing three runs on nine hits while fanning four and walking none to earn the victory. Moises Melendez and P.J. Zocchi combined for a perfect final two frames, with Zocchi collecting his 16th save.
After Laredo tied the game at 3-3 in the top of the seventh with back-to-back home runs from Stephen Douglas and Palmer Karr Jr, John Alonso smoked a two-out double to left to give the Saltdogs a 4-3 lead in the bottom of the seventh.
Lincoln took its initial lead with three runs in the first, highlighted by a Matt Forgatch two-run single.
Leonard Giammanco (1-4) pitched two innings of relief, allowing a run on two hits to suffer the loss.
Alonso finished 2-for-4 with a double and two RBI. Jimmy Rohan went 2-for-4 with two runs scored.
The clubs are back at it Thursday night at 7:05 p.m. for the rubber match. Brandon Sinnery (1-0, 1.35) is slated to start against Mark Haynes (3-4, 5.53). Radio coverage begins at 6:35 p.m. on KFOR 1240.
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Hi, I am struggling to fit the final pieces to a character concept I am working on:
- This character is already part of a campaign, but ofc character development is a gradual process, so changes can be made
(it was my first campaign, so forgive me the default names ^^)
- When we started this campaign I played two characters since there were only 3 of us, after a while new people joined and together with the DM we decided that one of my characters (Khashana, a pacifist healer cleric) would die. He devoted a few sessions to the story, where the party eventually encountered a powerful Lich, too strong for them to handle. Kelemvor (Khashana's deity) offered to grant her the power to defeat the Lich but which would kill her in the process, since she wasn't ready to receive his gift yet. She agreed.
- The DM then allowed me to hybridize my character, since I had just lost one, which I did. Avenger seemed a natural choice given what just happened to his friend.
Below is the backstory I have so far:
Hiyal is a friendly, pacifistic wizard, seeking arcane knowledge. Or at least he was, but that was a long time ago, long before this story unfolded. In those days he wandered the lands, travelling from library to library, looking for new spells, new insights in the fabric of the cosmos and clues about the whereabouts of his people, the enigmatic Devas. One day he arrived at an abbey dedicated to Kelemvor. Upon requesting access to the archives the abbot offered a trade: only if Hiyal promised to let Khashana, a tormented Kalashtar, accompany him would the abbot allow him to look through the countless books and scrolls the order possessed. Hiyal agreed, and after his studies they wandered off together.
Over the years they bonded, neither of them particularly talkative they still understood each other's intentions and how similar they were. That was before Khashana allowed Kelemvor to take control of her body in order to save Hiyal and his friends, tearing away at her flesh in the process. Though they were saved Hiyal could not forgive himself, if only he had been stronger, trained harder, then maybe he would have been able to stop this. He took up a weapon and pledged his allegiance to a new god, to Bane, god of war. From there on he dedicated his life to relentless training. Every opportunity he had he would hone his skills to the point of perfection. He would no longer waste his time avoiding conflicht, and got into fights more often, when he did he would have an elaborate battle plan thought out and would not tolerate any insubordination.
His mind now preoccupied with the thrills of melee combat his raw magical energy will often leak out, stabbing at the enemies' minds and bodies or engulfing his body in righteous fire. Fueled by his rage he will not stop until his allies are safe from harm and all that lies before him is a mound of lifeless enemies.
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- I plan to turn him into a bloodmage, and imagine him wildly swinging his sword, wounding himself in the process, because of his arcane powers his blood would then assault his enemies aswell.
- Most of his powers are psychic, causing his enemies to see horrible creatures or causing them to attack one another in fear.
- I imagine his avenger powers involving radiant energy to be almost fire-like, scorching his enemies.
- What do you think of it so far? In my mind Hiyal became a berserking avenger, and his innate arcane powers would unconciously leak out. He wouldn't be exactly casting spells anymore (expect in special situations).
- How can I play that he is still a good guy, but merciless to his enemies? (oath of enmity style)
- Any mannerisms you can suggest?


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New Vatican prefect criticizes predecessor, promises to 'rebuild trust' among religious
Catholic World News - July 05, 2011
The prefect of the Congregation for Religious has said that his main goal is to "rebuild trust" in the Vatican office—implicitly criticizing his predecessor for efforts to address doctrinal and disciplinary problems in religious orders.
Archbishop Joao Braz de Aviz told the magazine 30 Giorni that his congregation must recover the confidence of religious because of "some positions taken previously." His reference was evidently to Cardinal Franc Rodé, who headed the Congregation for Bishops before Archbishop Braz took over in January.
Cardinal Rodé had insisted on calling attention to the rapid decline in membership of many religious orders, and suggested that some religious communities had "simply acquiesced to the disappearance of religious life or at least of their community," while others "have opted for ways that take them outside communion with Christ in the Catholic Church." It was Cardinal Rodé's initiative to undertake an apostolic visitation of women's religious orders in the US—a visitation that is now winding down, with ample indications that the Vatican will avoid any confrontation with fractious nuns.
Archbishop Braz said that under his leadership the Congregation for Religious would emphasize listening to the concerns of religious communities and work "without pre-emptive condemnations."
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Rodé was right! What does the Vatican have to lose by "outing" and admonishing and reprimanding the dissident sisters and their orders? They are dying out anyway which is a sure sign of their apostasy. I have no trust in the Congregation for Religious Life under its new prefect. More and more I see that the Vatican is filled with traitors, spies, working against the Church and our Holy Father. Rodé was absolutey right!
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This seems like post-conciliar business as usual. Pandering to dissidents combined with an utter lack of corrective discipline ends up scandalizing the faithful and rendering the existence adminstrative bodies such as the Congregation for Religious virtually useless. Shame on the Vatican for this display of cowardice. We Catholics deserve better!
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• What: Art stroll
• When: 7 to 9:30 p.m. Saturday
• Where: ART Station, 5384 Manor Drive, Stone Mountain
• Cost: Free, but passports are recommended
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STONE MOUNTAIN -- Spring has spring -- and so has new art.
On Saturday, ART Station presents an art stroll through its galleries as well as three other galleries on Main and East Mountain streets in Stone Mountain.
The tour starts at ART Station, where participants can take a look at its current exhibit, "Monsters Galore!" by Sarah Kargol.
Another stop includes Center Town Gallery, located at 951 Main St., showcasing the galleries and studios of Bill Leavell (graphite), Fawn Lowery (fused glass), Tracie Hawkins (quilting and painting), Michael Labbe-Webb (blown glass and metal work) and Christine Slocomb (mosaics).
The art stroll continues to the North Town Gallery at 977 Main St., showcasing the gallery and studio of Anita Jordan (fused glass) and Cynthia Frigon (collage).
For the final stop, attendees walk to East Town Gallery at 5347 E. Mountain St., which features a consignment gallery with work from 23 artists.
The event is free, but there are passports recommended for the event, which can be picked up at ART Station, Center Town Galleries, North Town Gallery or East Town Gallery prior to Saturday evening. Those with the passports that visit all of the spots and get their cards punched are entered into a drawing for gift certificates from the galleries. The certificates are between $25 and $100.
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As the European leagues gradually winds up, 'TANA AIYEJINA reviews the performances of Nigeria's top stars plying their trade all over Europe
After a bright start to 2013 winning the Africa Cup of Nations in Nigeria, most Super Eagles players have not rested on their oars, as their success in South Africa apparently spurred them on.
Star performances week-in-week-out in various parts of Europe made them standout in their club sides and top on the cards of performers are Chelsea duo, John Obi Mikel and Victor Moses.
Both players have been pivotal in the Blues march to the final of the Europa League. Chelsea play Portuguese side Benfica on Wednesday in the final in Amsterdam.
Moses scored four goals on the road to the final while Mikel, as ever, has been commanding in the middle of the pack. In total, tricky winger Moses, who is valued at €15m, has scored eight goals for the Blues since joining from Wigan last year.
And if both players triumph with the European champions on Wednesday, they will emerge as the best Nigerian performers in Europe this season.
The duo of Braga's Elderson Echiejile and Maccabi Tel Aviv goalkeeper, Vincent Enyeama, have also registered their names in their different countries, winning diadems.
Echiejile won the 2012/13 Portuguese League Cup while Enyeama won the Israeli Premier League title for a second time.
Even though Spartak Moscow's Emmanuel Emenike would rather forget this year in a hurry after injuries sidelined him beginning from the 2013 AFCON where he copped a hamstring injury, he still etched his name in the history books.
An assured display coupled with a commanding physical presence ensured he was top scorer at the AFCON with four sensational goals.
Brighter days seemed ahead when Emenike returned to training in March but he was left ruing his fate when he copped another injury in April, which ruled him out of the season.
Also in Russia, Ahmed Musa, has been at his prolific best, hitting 14 goals for CSKA Moscow in the Eastern European nation's topflight league.
Kalu Uche of Kasimpasa emerged Nigeria's highest scorer in Europe this season. The former Spain-based midfielder is second top scorer in Turkey with 19 goals, thus making a case for a return back to the national team.
Former Flying Eagles captain Isaac Promise of Antalyaspor has eight goals while out of favour Michael Eneramo has been able to create a positive impression on coach Stephen Keshi after scoring 11 goals in 29 games for Sivasspor in the Turkish topflight. He has been penciled as one of the replacements for the injured Emenike ahead of a packed fixture for the Eagles, which begins in June with a crack World Cup qualifier against Kenya's Harambee Stars.
Everton's powerful striker, Victor Anichebe, who has also been picked as a possible replacement for Emenike, has never had it so good for the Toffees.
After scoring on his first start of the season against Swansea, the injury-prone Anichebe has been a mainstay in Everton's fight for a place in Europe and has eight goals to his credit: six in the English Premier League, one in the League Cup and one in the FA Cup.
There are feelers that David Moyes, a big fan of the Nigerian forward, may carry him along to Old Trafford when he resumes as Manchester United manager next season.
Interestingly, big Nigerian defender Danny Shittu and pint-sized Sone Aluko were impressive in the English Championship for Millwall and Hull City respectively. Shittu, Millwall's captain, was named the club's 2013 Player of The Year after inspiring displays in the season.
The 32-year-old scored the winner away to Blackburn Rovers in March to put Millwall into the FA Cup semi-final— the first time since 2004 when they reached the final— against Wigan Athletic at Wembley Stadium.
But while Shittu battled relegation with The Lions, Aluko was smiling to the EPL with his Hull City teammates after they endured "torture" as they were made to wait on the outcome of Watford's result against Leeds after their own pulsating encounter against champions Cardiff, which had a sending off, two penalties and a mini pitch invasion in the final eight minutes, finished 2-2.
It was a game an emotionally-drained manager Steve Bruce revealed some of Aluko's teammates were so nervous they were "hiding in toilets" when their promotion to the Barclays Premier League was confirmed on an extraordinary afternoon on May 4 at the KC Stadium.
Aluko, who has one cap for Nigeria, contributed eight goals in 23 matches in Hull's return to the English topflight.
Despite putting up cameo appearances in South Africa, Super Eagles captain, Joseph Yobo, was essential in Fenerbahce's march to the semi-final of the Europa League, their best ever performance in European continental football.
Yobo's experience came in handy for the Turkish side as they overcame some of Europe's best sides before their last four exit.
In Spain, former Flying Eagles captain and Granada forward, Odion Ighalo, has proved Nigeria's best performer in the La Liga, after the departure of Obafemi Martins to the MLS. The 21-year-old has five goals to his credit, the latest, a winner against Malaga last weekend. He was a thorn in the flesh of the big sides Barcelona and Real Madrid, scoring against the latter.
At €1.2m, Real Betis' most expensive signing this summer, Nosa Igiebor, has had to contend with more troubles off the pitch than on it since his delayed return to Spain after the AFCON.
Betis handed the Edo-born player the biggest fine the club's regulations allowed: 15 per cent of his wages, almost €30,000, but many supporters felt it was not enough. They demanded the club got rid of him. They even booed him when he played. Since his return in March, Nosa had made only three appearances: 90 minutes against Granada, nine against Valencia and five against Getafe.
But a historic equaliser for Betis against archrivals Sevilla in a 3-3 draw vindicated Igiebor before the angry Betis supporters. There are feelers that he might leave at the end of the season.
Also outstanding is Standard Liege forward, Imoh Ezekiel, with 14 goals to his credit in the Belgian topflight. He is fifth in the top scorers table.
Oud-Heverlee's Derrick Chuka Ogbu has notched seven goals as well in Belgium.
Last season's top scorer in Malta, Obinna Obiefule of Mosta, is the highest Nigerian scorer once again in the European island with 11 goals. He is followed by Qormi's Alfred Effiong and Valletta's Abubakar Bello-Osagie with 10 goals respectively.


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First travelers will jet off to South Africa to experience exceptional wildlife viewing at Savanna Private Game Reserve. At this exclusive 5-star lodge situation in the Kruger National park, Visitors will enjoy three nights in a luxury tented camp with superb game rangers and daily game safaris in search of the "Big 5".
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Ron W. Garikes, 54, former chief operating officer of the now-closed architecture firm Karlsberger Cos. and a longtime professional services marketing advocate, died on April 28 in Birmingham, Ala., of complications of ALS, or Lou Gehrig's disease.
Garikes, who was based in Birmingham, also led Karlsberger's national laboratory and technology group before the Columbus, Ohio, firm closed in 2011.
He was a former national president and distinguished life member of the Society for Marketing Professional Services (SMPS) as well as a founding member and past president of its Alabama chapter.
In a 1991 ENR article, Garikes urged design firms to make marketing "an integral part of practice-based businesses."
The Ron Garikes Student Scholarship, begun by SMPS and Karlsberger, has awarded five scholarships since 2009 to students planning careers in industry-focused professional services marketing.
Applications for the 2013 awards are due on June 14, says SMPS.
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The Home Care Services Program (HCSP) provides access to, or authorizes services for a variety of Medicaid-funded long-term care programs designed to help eligible elderly or disabled individuals remain safely at home, rather than in a nursing home or other institution. In some cases, the Home Care Services Program will assess medical needs and determine the appropriate care required. Eligibility for Medicaid-funded home care programs varies among programs but all programs require that the applicant be Medicaid eligible.
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