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Is Aaron Sorkin better than Shakespeare?
Is Aaron Sorkin better than Shakespeare?
Posted Mar 02, 2009
In his tome Human Accomplishment: The Pursuit of Excellence in the Arts and Sciences, 800 B.C. to 1950 (2003), Charles Murray at one point defines artistic excellence as that which elicits the reaction "How can a human being have done that?" (pp. 144-147). When I ponder the question "How can a human being have done that?" I often think of Aaron Sorkin and his critically acclaimed but short-lived TV series Sports Night.
But first, an evolutionary psychological detour. Every developmentally normal human being (without autism or Asperger's syndrome) possesses functioning theory of mind. (Trust me, this connects.) We are capable of inferring the mental states of others and understanding that such mental states of others may be different from our own; we are capable of understanding that other people may possess knowledge different from ours. In addition, we also possess the capacity for higher-order theory of mind. Nor only do I know what you think (first-order theory of mind), I also know what you think he thinks (second-order theory of mind) and what you think he thinks she thinks (third-order theory of mind).
However, there is a limit to the human capacity for higher-order theory of mind. According to studies conducted by the Oxford evolutionary psychologist Robin I. M. Dunbar, most humans are limited to fourth-order theory of mind or what Dunbar calls fifth-order intentionality, including the intentionality of the focal actor (I know that you know that Casey knows that Dan knows that Natalie knows it), and not higher. Dunbar further argues that good writers like Shakespeare are rare, because complex dramas like Othello often require the writer to possess a fifth-order theory of mind (or sixth-order intentionality), which is beyond the cognitive capacity of most humans. For example, Shakespeare as the writer must intend that the audience believes that Iago intends that Othello supposes that Desdemona loves Cassio, who in fact loves Bianca. Coming up with this plot, Dunbar contends, is beyond the cognitive capacity of most humans, which is why, when faced with Shakespearean plays, many of us have the natural reaction "How can a human being have written that?"
I feel the same way about Aaron Sorkin. I am a fan of Sorkin, despite the fact that I have not seen a single episode of The West Wing (because I hate politics). I have only seen Sports Night and Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip (and the movies Malice and The American President, despite the latter being partly about politics). Sorkin's true genius shines through at the end of the first season of Sports Night, with a plot involving how Dana and Gordon break off their engagement. (I normally hate spoilers, and do my best not to reveal the ending of any plot. But since it's been nearly a decade since the show went off the air, I assume that, if you haven't seen it already, you probably never will. If, on the other hand, you are looking forward to catching Sports Night on a rerun or on a DVD, then please stop reading now.)
Dana is currently dating and is now engaged to Gordon, even though she's secretly in love with Casey. Casey, even though he is secretly in love with Dana, is carrying on a clandestine affair with Dana's rival Sally. Nobody knows about Casey and Sally. One day Casey discovers that Gordon slept with Sally. How does he discover it? One night Casey leaves his shirt behind in Sally's apartment, and later catches Gordon wearing his shirt by mistake. If Casey tells Dana that Gordon slept with Sally, she might break off her engagement to him, which Casey would want, but he doesn't want to tell Dana, because, in order to do so, he would have to admit that he is sleeping with Sally.
So, instead, Casey tells his best friend Dan but swears him to secrecy. Dan nonetheless tells Dana's best friend Natalie, and Natalie tells Dana. Dana confronts Gordon, who then admits to his affair with Sally. Dana quickly forgives Gordon, but then gets very upset when she learns that Casey found out about Gordon's affair with Sally because Casey himself is sleeping with Sally. Gordon subsequently breaks off the engagement to Dana, because she was more upset that Casey slept with Sally than that Gordon slept with Sally. We later learn that it was all Casey's plan. He told Dan, knowing that he would be compelled to tell Natalie and Natalie would tell Dana. This way, he could break up Dana's engagement to Gordon without him having to do anything himself.
When I think of this whole plot, I think "How can a human being have written that?" There are many examples of higher-order theory of mind here, but here's one example: Sorkin intends that the audience believes that Casey intends that Dan is compelled to tell Natalie, who in turn is compelled to tell Dana, who now knows that Gordon kept a secret about sleeping with Sally. That's sixth-order theory of mind or seventh-order intentionality, far beyond the cognitive capacity of most humans, and even beyond the complexity of the plot of Shakespeare's Othello! The plot of Sorkin's movie Malice is also equally complex.
Is Aaron Sorkin better than Shakespeare? I don't know. But Sorkin does appear to possess a higher-order theory of mind which escapes most mortals.
On a personal note, this is my 100th planned post on this blog. This landmark follows closely on the heels of two other important landmarks in the past month: the one-year anniversary of The Scientific Fundamentalist blog, and its one millionth page view. Thanks to all of you who have read and quietly supported this blog over the past year.

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Hardcore roleplayers will no doubt already be familiar with Capcom's highly acclaimed Breath of Fire franchise, and the latest instalment looks set to take the series to dizzying new heights. BoF: Dragon Quarter boasts glorious cel-shaded graphics and numerous additions and improvements to the tried and tested BoF formula.
Like Final Fantasy, each BoF game has nothing to do with the last, handy if you're new to the series. This time, the visually stylish action centres around Ryu, a blue haired lad with the ability to harness the power of his inner dragon (which sounds extremely handy; if my inner dragon happens to be reading this, please get in touch. I'd love to chat). Ryu is a ranger of Deep Earth, an underground domain built by the planet's inhabitants after an ecological disaster forced them below the surface. When Ryu's inner dragon awakens a terrifying force, he becomes determined to discover the secrets of life above ground, and sets off with two companions, Nina and Lin.
Key new gameplay improvements include PETS (Positive Encounter & Tactics System), which adds whole new elements of strategy to the game. It allows you to see enemies in the distance and decide whether to fight or run away, and also gives you the option of setting up distractions or traps. There's also a new combo system, allowing you to build devastating attacks using a variety of weapon skills. Additionally, you can carry over experience points and items each time you start a new game, which gives BoF:DQ plenty of re-play value.
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When you go to a Monique Lhuillier runway show, you expect to see gorgeous lace. That's just what Monique DOES. But Monique had a few more tricks up her sleeve with her spring 2014 collection, including short and midlength wedding dresses, and lots and lots of dresses with capes and wraps—a HUGE trend this season.
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It's expected that most people will take a vacation and then post pictures and videos of their trip on social. This makes marketing for travel professionals easy, right? Even in an industry overwhelmed with user-generated-content, there are challenges. How do you get folks to your travel destination when cost and time often get in the way?
Sprout All Star, Keri Jaehnig, has spent years working in the travel industry and has won several state tourism awards for her social media campaigns and marketing efforts. This week, she joined #SproutChat and shared her insights for making the content your travel brand produces stand out and getting visitors in the door.
Create Content That Elicits Emotion
Whether you're creating content for a hotel, attraction or destination you need to tap into the feelings that people get when they consider or visit your travel option. Storytelling and showcasing a natural, authentic scenery and experience can go a long way. One enticing photo is all that it takes to persuade someone to book a trip. If you don't have the resources in-house, ask for permission on Instagram to use geotagged posts or hire a freelancer.
A1) In my opinion, LIVE video captured at events & attractions, video of emotion triggering activities & images. #sproutchat
— Keri Jaehnig (@kerijaehnig) January 18, 2017
A2) Sunsets, sunrises, water, sun & water, people enjoying things – All great to entice people! #sproutchat
— Keri Jaehnig (@kerijaehnig) January 18, 2017
@SproutSocial A1: Definitely visual UGC! Travelers like to see what other people have done and experienced #SproutChat
— CrowdRiff (@CrowdRiff) January 18, 2017
Invite your audience to share their own travel adventures. #SproutChat
— Gabriela Cardoza (@CardozaGab) January 18, 2017
A1: Our clients love featuring UGC submitted by happy customers after they return from a trip across all their social channels. #sproutchat
— SocialXpresso ☕ (@socialxpresso) January 18, 2017
A1C Have #travel ambassadors (employees, customers, vendors) that share tips, pics, & opinions. #sproutchat
— Michelle (@michelletweet) January 18, 2017
@SproutSocial A1. Live, in-the-moment visual content will continue to grow in popularity, among both consumers and brands. #SproutChat [AR]
— ModSquad (@modsquad) January 11, 2017
It's All About the Blog
If you have the budget and resources to create long-form content consistently, you should definitely have a blog. If you don't have your own blog, research industry adjacent blogs that you can contribute to in order to gain exposure. If you aren't comfortable with self promotion, offer complimentary tickets or comped stay to influencers in exchange for an unbiased piece of content.
A3a) Blogs can feature an array of possibilities! Events info, new videos, ideas for itineraries, and more – Images are key! #sproutchat
— Keri Jaehnig (@kerijaehnig) January 18, 2017
A3b) LOVE when attractions contribute to a destination blog – Helps visitors understand where they'll visit! #sproutchat
— Keri Jaehnig (@kerijaehnig) January 18, 2017
A3c) Here's an example of a blog pulling in a local attraction to their blog: https://t.co/sKw4O6OuRi #sproutchat
— Keri Jaehnig (@kerijaehnig) January 18, 2017
A3d) For destinations – Speak to the reason for the visit to attract visitors! Example: https://t.co/sKw4O6OuRi #sproutchat
— Keri Jaehnig (@kerijaehnig) January 18, 2017
@SproutSocial A3.a) Guess Writers, Video Blogging mixed with text summaries, Top 10 photo competitions w recap lists. #SproutChat
— Vishal Rose? (@Vishal_Rose) January 18, 2017
A3 – We like reading about hidden gems – things about the destination that you wouldn't find on your typical travel sites. #SproutChat
— Rebel.com (@rebeldotcom) January 18, 2017
A3. Useful suggestions! Think about what travelers would really want to know. #SproutChat
— Reva Minkoff (@revaminkoff) January 18, 2017
A3. Destinations can use blogs to promote places 2 see and things 2 do. They can also write about people's experiences &history #SproutChat
— Plumlytics (@Plumlytics) January 18, 2017
A3 – Always address the readers' top question:
"How can I get the optimum experience during my time at your destination?"#SproutChat https://t.co/c7LpdmCl4g
— Susannah the Geek (@greatergoodgeek) January 18, 2017
Ask for Visitor Reviews
One of the best validations you can have are reviews from visitors. Most people won't write reviews on their own, so asking is necessary. Try to get in touch a few days after your guests return home and ask for their feedback. Whether they're raving or ranting, honest insight will always help. Be sure to respond to as many reviews as you can and always say "thank you."
A5: Get your audience to relate to the review – how does it make them feel #sproutchat
— Adele McIntosh (@AdeleMcIntosh) January 18, 2017
A5: Highlight reviews and testimonials whenever possible, with photos & faces even better, #sproutchat
— Brad Lovett (@Brad_Lovett) January 18, 2017
A5 Storytelling is always an great way of sharing traveller reviews. People trust and relate to others 'stories'. #SproutChat
— Plumlytics (@Plumlytics) January 18, 2017
A5: Our clients use reviews in a lot of their ad creative. Attractions especially love seeing their brand showcased this way. #sproutchat
— SocialXpresso ☕ (@socialxpresso) January 18, 2017
A5b Travel reviews are also a platform to educate – "didn't like the cold water in June? Best time to surf is August." #sproutchat
— Michelle (@michelletweet) January 18, 2017
A5: Use traveler reviews to improve services, highlight adventures and engage with your community. Start conversations #SproutChat
— Brandie McCallum (@lttlewys) January 18, 2017
Take Note from these Awesome Travel Brands
Get some inspiration as you create content.
Bonus b) Here's a collection of "small town" travel destinations using SM: https://t.co/sKw4O6OuRi #sproutchat
— Keri Jaehnig (@kerijaehnig) January 18, 2017
BONUS Answer: There are many GREAT #travel brands!! @EFExplore does a great job & they are in #Inauguration mode now #sproutchat
— Keri Jaehnig (@kerijaehnig) January 18, 2017
@SproutSocial ?So many! @HelloBC has an AMAZING trip planner, build from Insta pics called BC Explorer https://t.co/39jpi7xeJ1 #SproutChat
— CrowdRiff (@CrowdRiff) January 18, 2017
BONUS: @condenast @CLIAGlobal #sproutchat
— Adele McIntosh (@AdeleMcIntosh) January 18, 2017
Join us next week for #SproutChat where we'll discuss getting UGC content from your colleagues–a helpful tactic to fill in your content calendar. In the meantime, join our Facebook community to connect with other marketers and discuss anything social media marketing related.
This post #SproutChat Recap: Creating Content for the Travel Industry originally appeared on Sprout Social.
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The Fall colours in Ontario are spectacular to see and photograph when in full colour. Timing (and weather) plays a big part in being able to see them at their peak.
Thankfully, due to the tree canopy that the City of Toronto insisted on residents in the past, you don't have to drive at all in order to see the trees 'show off' their colours before going to 'sleep' through winter.
There are 2 areas worth a visit in Toronto – the Don Valley Trail and High Park
Asides from the above, there's always the 'more established' neighbourhoods of Toronto that still have tree-lined streets e.g., The Beaches, Rosedale, Forest Hill.
Outside Toronto
If you have a car, or occasionally rent one, you'll find even more beautiful destinations just north of Toronto, such as Georgian Bay, Muskoka and Kawartha. There are a few websites that suggest routes to take for the best views of the colours.
You could also follow @OntarioParks (Twitter) for the latest, using #FallColours. You'll see some beautiful pictures via this account – worth a follow
The FALL REPORT provides an up-to-date forecast of the Colours – this way you'll not miss out on the best time to take the drive and 'take in' the beauty of the Ontario countryside 🙂


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INTEL STRENGTHENS CHANNEL AND SERVER SALES WITH NEW APPOINTMENTS

SYDNEY, Australia, April 14, 2004 - Intel Australia Pty Ltd has appointed Andrew McLean as area sales manager for Australia and New Zealand and Louise Dean as business development manager.

McLean has been with Intel for six years as channel marketing manager ANZ and has been instrumental in promoting Intel's products and vision through the Genuine Intel Dealer and mass-merchant retail sectors. In his new role, McLean will lead a team to grow Intel's brand, technology leadership in the Australian and New Zealand IT channels. He will report to Philip Cronin, country general manager, Intel Australia and New Zealand.

"Andrew has been a driving force behind the successful roll-out of significant Intel initiatives including Intel® Centrino™ mobile technology and our vision for the digital home. He brings a wealth of channel experience to this new role," Cronin said.

Intel has also promoted Louise Dean to the position of business development manager. Dean will concentrate on the Australia and New Zealand server market and will report to Leighton Phillips, manager, Solution and Strategy Group for Intel Australia and New Zealand. Dean has been with Intel for four years as Distribution Account Manager.

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BANGKOK — A mocking hacker took over the Twitter account of Thailand's recently elected prime minister on Sunday, questioning her ability to defend the country if she cannot even secure her own tweets.
The unknown hacker ended a series of at least eight postings on the account of Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra with a taunt: "If she can't even protect her own Twitter account, how can she protect the country? Think about it."
Most of the messages accused Yingluck's government of incompetence and cronyism. Her Pheu Thai Party won a landslide election victory in July, but critics charge she is just a puppet of her brother, former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra. Thaksin was ousted by a military coup in 2006 after being accused of corruption, setting off bitter and sometimes violent conflicts between his opponents and supporters.
"This country is a business. We work for our allies, not for the Thai people. We work for those who support us, not those who differ with us," said one tweet.
Another said: "Where are the opportunities for the poor? We use them, give them hope for votes so our own group can benefit."
Thaksin became popular among Thailand's rural and urban poor for his populist policies, including subsidized housing and virtually free health care. Yingluck has proposed similar policies, though critics charge the country cannot afford them.
Government spokeswoman Thitima Chaisaeng confirmed that Yingluck's account — PouYingluck — had been hacked. The account's webpage was not available on Monday.
"We have been informed by the ICT (Information and Communication Technology) Ministry, and they are looking into who's responsible for it. We don't know who did it," Thitima told The Associated Press.
In an apparently unrelated incident, unknown hackers last week defaced the website of the Thai Foreign Affairs Ministry.
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Sheckley has long been considered one of the genre's leading humorists.
Robert Sheckley (1928–2005) was a Hugo- and Nebula-nominated American author. Sheckley joined the Army in 1946 after graduating from high school, served in Korea, and later graduated from New York University. He wrote more than 15 novels and 400 short stories. In 2001, he received the Author Emeritus honor by the Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America.
"He was a major force in the development of modern science fiction." — Gerald Jonas, from The New York Times obituary for Sheckley
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Multiple sources now report that Martin Armstrong was released from prison this week. I am glad he finally made it out and wish him the very best in the future.
Martin went through hell, was falsely imprisoned, and beaten nearly to death – an act witnessed by prison officials who took no action until the beating was over. I strongly condemn those who imprisoned and abused him. His was an example of how the money powers used their influence to capture the rule of law.
He needs time to improve his neglected health and hopefully we'll be hearing from him soon. Thank you to all who supported him through his life altering ordeal.
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Half a decade ago, I wrote a blog post describing the optimal deceleration pattern, to maximize your velocity through a traffic light just as it turns green. It is practically illegible. Since I've been applying the calculus of variations to some ongoing research projects, redoing the math seems like some good practice.
You are driving a car towards a red light, and what do you see? An empty lane! You merge over, eagerly anticipating zooming off and laughing maniacally at the chumps who haven't even lifted their chumpy feet off of the gas pedal, you having perfectly timed the light. In a world where you know when the light will change, and your only available option is to brake before the light -— no fair braking to a stop, then goosing the throttle as the light is about to turn -— how should you manage your brake pedal so as to maximize the speed at which you coast through the intersection?
We have the following primitives:
From this setup, the mathematical objective is expressed as
The calculus of variations (for an excellent reference, see Intriligator, 1971) gives us a [pointwise] Lagrangian of
Since the Lagrangian is -free, the solution may be expressed as
In particular, we have
It is worth noting that is a constant, as it is the multiplier on an integral constraint, while is a function.
As is usual in Lagrangian analysis, we look at cases.
Then the integral constraint is irrelevant. It is easy to see that the solution is .
We can see that . Hence if , it must be that .
In either case, the optimal deceleration pattern is given by
The question then reduces to solving for ; however, at this point we have already solved as much as the previous post: the optimal strategy is to brake as hard as possible, for as long as necessary to just meet the light at the no-more-braking speed. From the above analysis, we know that when .
In all other cases, we know that solves
It follows that when , we have
Rather than using the '-free' shortcut, we can appeal directly to the Euler equation,
In this case,
It is worth noting that, at almost every point, implies , and vice-versa. Hence if , it must be that and (otherwise, we can integrate both and slightly to positive values, implying that both constraints bind). This implies that one constraint or the other will bind throughout.
In the more interesting case, . This implies that either or ; since the equation is set equal to , these are mutually exclusive. Remembering that each of must be positive, the only solution here consistent with continuous is to have on a range and on a range . By the nature of the constraints binding over different regions, this implies the same solution as above.
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I love making loaf cakes as they are so easy to whip up, don't need to be iced and go down a treat with a cup of tea. In a world where just about everything is mass produced, it's so lovely to make something from scratch and fill your home with the smell of yummy baking. I make this delicious moist banana bread whenever I have a couple of overripe bananas, or have a craving for it! Tip: If you do have overripe bananas, peel and chop them, place them in a plastic container and pop them in the freezer – that way you have them on hand whenever you want to make banana bread or a healthy smoothie. Too easy!
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1 cup caster sugar
2 eggs
3 very ripe bananas
1 1/2 cups self raising flour
1 tspn bicarb soda
1 tbspn milk
1 tspn vanilla essence
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
1) Cream softened butter and sugar together
2) Mix in beaten eggs, mashed bananas and self raising flour
3) In a separate bowl, mix bicarb soda, milk and vanilla essence – add to the mixture
4) Mix well and pour into a well greased loaf tin
5) Bake in a 180 degree oven for approximately 45 minutes
6) Loaf is ready when a skewer inserted into the cake comes out clean
6) Allow to cool in the tin for 10 minutes before turning out onto a cooling rack
Enjoy with a smear of butter and a cup of tea!
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My guitar teacher used to tell me, "when you let go of your guitar, it will let you go too."
Spirituality works in a similar way.
I define spirituality as the process of making a loving choice — and continuing to do so.
Being a modern-day guru requires not only putting this definition to work, but also being courageous enough to share the nuggets of wisdom that arise from your spiritual practice, with the world.
If you're reading this article right now, chances are you're a modern-day guru in turmoil.
You may know you're here to serve a higher purpose — you've tasted the bliss of being in alignment with your Divine Self, and experienced the power your words and actions have when you are in this state of alignment.
Perhaps though, you're trapped in a soul crushing, 9-to-5 job that prevents you from showing up fully. Maybe you were sucked into a routine of never-ending meetings, tedious tasks and people-pleasing, which dims your light and limits your creativity — preventing you from sharing your wisdom with the world.
Having had to build my spiritual coaching practice while working a full-time job meant that I had to find ways of 'keeping my guru on', despite the circumstances. I knew I had to come up with practices that were quick enough to practice while being at work and simple enough to avoid getting weird looks.
Following are the top five practices I use daily to keep my guru on, no matter where I am or what I'm doing.
These practices are simple, yet incredibly powerful in igniting your inner light — and they only take 30 seconds each, to practice.
Hand on heart meditation
Your heart is the centre of your being. It is where your spiritual and physical selves meet, melding their energies and coming to balance with each other.
By placing your hand on your heart and breathing, you bring intention and energy to this centre, reminding yourself that you're not just an ego, you're not just a machine meandering through life. You are a spiritual being expressing in physical form.
Show your teeth
It is a well-known fact that smiling, even when there's nothing to smile about, tricks your brain into believing you're happy.
Make a habit of smiling at yourself in the mirror every time you visit the ladies' room. To add even more power to this practice, throw in some gratitude by giving yourself a compliment or even blowing yourself a kiss. You know you're worth it!
Look to the sky
There's something reassuring about the sky — and nature in general. However much destruction we inflict it with, nature always finds a way to maintain its balance and keep things moving.
The simple act of looking to the sky and witnessing the perfection of nature's working inspires a sense of relief, interconnectedness and trust that no matter what, all will always work out.
Guru water
Water is a transmitter of energy. Your words, thoughts and feelings are expressions of energy. When you bring the two together, magic happens.
Every morning, before you get on with your day, take a glass of water, hold it close to your heart and fill it with gratitude. Thank it for nurturing your body, for flushing out toxins and for keeping you moving through the day.
When you're done, take a sip knowing that you've just instilled in you the uplifting energy of gratitude.
Spin your head right 'round
Slowly roll your head around three times clockwise and three times anti-clockwise.
Doing this has two benefits. Firstly, it takes your mind off whatever you're working on, giving you an opportunity to breathe deeply, be peaceful, and return to your center.
Secondly, it promotes the flow of blood and oxygen to your brain, giving you an instant life-force boost. Together, these two benefits recalibrate both your physical and spiritual bodies, bringing them in alignment with each other.
To learn more about George visit www.georgelizos.com
Thanks for reading
Words by
Spiritual Life Coach and the author of Be The Guru: A Step-by-Step Guide to Becoming Your Own Spiritual Teacher. He runs a successful spiritual blog sharing tools to becoming your own spiritual teacher, and features interviews with leading spiritual experts. To learn more about George visit www.georgelizos.com.


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Alexeevsky Palace[1] (Алексеевский дворец) is a Revivalist palace compound on the bank of the Moika River in Saint Petersburg. It was erected in the mid-1880s as a private residence of Grand Duke Alexis and his family.
The palace's asymmetrical design with two distinctive towers and a set of exuberant rooftops is highly unusual for Saint Petersburg. Architect Maximilian Messmacher used a different style for each façade. The dining hall had a set of ten paintings by Ernst Friedrich von Liphart. The park was encircled by a wrought iron and stone fence. The central gates are still ornamented with the Grand Duke's monogram.
In 1910 part of the gardens were sold for the construction of a candy factory. Though the palace was declared a national landmark in 1968, it remained in utter disrepair throughout the Soviet period. A major restoration was undertaken in the early 21st century at the behest of Sergei Roldugin.
In 2008 the palace was reopened as the St. Petersburg Music House, where concerts and excursions are available with the exception of July.
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- Малинина Т.А. Суздалева Т.Э. Дворец великого князя Алексея Александровича. СПб., 1997.
- Белякова З.И. Великие князья Алексей и Павел Александровичи: Дворцы и судьбы. СПб., 1999.
- Booklet of St. Petersburg Music House http://www.spdm.ru/doc/dvorec_2012_web.pdf[permanent dead link]
External links
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Nothing is below the belt when it comes to a person who had a hand in bankrupting California and is now trying to do it to the U.S. as well.
This women is more dangerous to the United States than any Republican or Democrat including President Obama who only does what he is told.
RNC's below-the-belt shot at Pelosi - Yahoo! News


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Vol. 25, No. 9: Iconic
It's time for our annual checkup on iconic vogue words, aka clichés, overused in the Journal and generally.
● Iconic is almost always extraneous and usually hyperbolic.
● Shuttered and shuttering combined have abated a bit with repeated S&S admonishments, dropping to 110 appearances from 179 in the past year.
● Scrambled and scrambling: 445 appearances, down from 611.
● Dramatic and dramatically: 1,558, down from 1,615 – but still almost five times a day.
And a new vogue phrase:
● Comes at a sensitive time is to be avoided.
● Gyrate is overused and often misused in securities-market accounts, so use it sparingly, the stylebook advises. It means to spin or spiral, not to swing or move sharply.


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Irreverent Thieves
From: Jeff Rigby
In the 1980s I lived in NYC and owned an older BMW (Break My Windows) which I parked on the street. Every night, I would remove the radio, open the glove box and put the standard note in the window stating that the radio was removed and nothing of value was in the car. You can imagine my disappointment when I returned to the car to find the driver's side window broken and a note left by the thief ..."Just checking."
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Remember earlier in the month when we went on about Atlanta, Georgia's up-and-coming, alt-emo act Microwave? Well, here we are again left completely speechless after hearing their brand new, moving and heartfelt single "Thinking of you."
From their upcoming split with Head North, "Thinking of you" weighs much more on the passionate side of things compared to their previously released 2015 counterpart, "but not often."
Drawing from a pool of different emotions, Microwave's new track focuses on singer/guitarist Nathan Hardy and his personal struggles with the strict religious background he encountered growing up as well as some of the associated anxiety disorders that came along with it.
To hear the powerful new single for yourself, be sure to look below. Afterwards, make sure to not only pre-order the upcoming split – which hits stores October 9 via SideOneDummy and Bad Timing Records – but also pick up tickets to see Microwave out on tour with Have Mercy, Transit and Somos here.


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Date of birth: 13th September, 1990
Star Sign: Virgo
Status: Single
Above: Jeff Francalanza, Martha Fenech & Alan J.Darmanin
How does it feel to be Miss Universe Malta?
It feels absolutely amazing! Representing Malta in Miss Universe has always been a dream of mine, and I'm honoured to be the first Maltese to represent our tiny country after a fifteen year hiatus. I'm still overwhelmed by all the support I've received from my family, friends and the general public, and for this I am truly grateful. Most people tend to only see the glamorous side of such a beauty pageant and fail to see the responsibility, sacrifices and commitment such a title brings with it. Life has changed and has become more hectic, but I'm loving every minute of this new chapter of my life and embracing every opportunity and experience.
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Who are your role models?
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