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There are a number of seriously impressive places that are a big hit among tourists across the globe.
Sometimes, it's practically impossible to break through the crowd to get a closer look at them. As a result, your great expectations turn into bitter disappointment and frustration.
Beaches in Goa
Disneyland Paris
Piazzale Michelangelo at sunset, Florence
Hollywood, Los Angeles
Beaches in the Dominican Republic
Szechenyi Thermal Bath in Budapest
The Palace of Festivals and Congress Hall — the venue for the Cannes Film Festival
"I amsterdam" sculpture in Amsterdam
The statue of Christ the Redeemer in Rio de Janeiro
Observation deck SkyWalk in Austria
The White House in Washington DC
Pyramids in Egypt
Trolltunga (Troll's tongue) in Norway
Copacabana Beach in Rio de Janeiro


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The Whales' Song
|Dyan Sheldon
|Dyan Sheldon
"Lily's grandmother tells her all about the mysterious whales out in the bay, and Lily longs to hear their magical song. Gary Blythe's richly evocative artwork creates an incredibly atmospheric world for a timeless tale of wildlife and wonder. This stunning, award-winning picture book has been refreshed and redesigned in a new edition, making it perfect for a new generation to share and fall in love with."
A dazzling new edition celebrating 25 years of this classic bestselling picture book, winner of the Kate Greenaway Medal
Winner of Kate Greenaway Medal 1990.
Dyan Sheldon (Author) Dyan Sheldon is the author of many books for young people, including Confessions of a Teenage Drama Queen and a number of stories for younger readers. She also writes books for adults. American by birth, she lives in north London. Gary Blythe (Illustrator) Gary Blythe is an award-winning illustrator. His first children's picture book, The Whales' Song, written by Dyan Sheldon, won the Kate Greenaway Medal in 1990. Gary lives in the Wirral, near Liverpool.

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Far to the north near the icy sea,
Centuries passed of a lovers that were lost,
And still legend was being told.
Under those trees on a grassy ground,
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Beautiful Nymph Arja's heart,
To the heart of pagan prince Eemeli.
His love to her angered mother Tellervo,
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As he awoke from thousand year's sleep,
In a strange land and with a strange name,
He could feel her love so deep,
He could feel the same soul's flame.
Many years he spent in his quest,
Found her lands and seas apart,
Near the same forest and the stone,
Where their love was laid to rest.


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By Eleanor Hodgkinson - 03 March 2015
If anyone had told me when I was at music college that giving a recital to a noisy, mobile and unpredictable audience would form a highlight of my working week, I'd have laughed at them. Yet this is exactly how to describe the concertgoers of Leicestershire's BabyGigs series for under 5s and their carers.
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Research suggests that there is a strong possibility that the origin of language is in music, with music-like utterances being the precursors of speech sounds. Babies respond to intonation in speech before they understand words. If you listen to a child learning to speak, there are musical patterns or phrases that they have long before words are distinct. Equally, physical responses such as rhythmic swaying and bobbing happen instinctively in reaction to music. It appears that there is an innate musicality in mankind which makes it unsurprising that babies and children are so receptive to music. Music has rhythm and melody, and kids love to explore these concepts physically which they are encouraged to do at BabyGigs. Our concerts have a huge range of instruments - violin, clarinet, bass clarinet, trombone, flute, oboe, harp, guitar, piano....and expanding. Parents and children love the variety and the fact they can see and touch the instruments.
The appeal of childrens' concerts is huge in the UK and the BabyGigs venture has swiftly established itself in Leicestershire, a testament perhaps to the appreciation of the importance of music in our culture. So why do I find this atypical audience so appealing? Simply put, it's because they respond honestly to the music with no pre-conceptions. It is an amazing privilege to present a child's first experience of live music: communicating in this environment hones music to what it's all about. These concerts constantly remind me of the wonder of music and how important it is to enable people to hear live music at as young an age as possible ...after all they are the musicians of the future!
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The approach of Christmas presents a number of dilemmas. Should you put the moves on that hot co-worker at the holiday party? Is now really the best time to come out to your heavily Pentecostal family? And what brand of top-shelf vodka best drowns out the drone of your in-laws and the shrieks of your cousins' children? Rocks Off has your answers - 1. Yes. 2. Of course. 3. Trick question - use scotch. - but only because we want to address a bigger issue. Musically speaking, the holiday season sucks. It's six weeks of the same carols you grew weary of 20 years ago and "Father Christmas" by the Kinks. People wonder why so many people kill themselves in the month of December - it's because they can't handle "O Come All Ye Faithful" one more goddamned time. But if you're like us, you can't deny your baser urges. Our desire to hear the nasty stuff doesn't just go away between Thanksgiving and New Year's. What are the options for discerning listeners who want to reconcile their love of sleazy music with the holidays? Allow us to offer the following suggestions.
How refreshing that during this time when we're ostensibly celebrating
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This is one way to "be of good cheer." Those old fold-out sofas tend to squeak, though.
This was pretty big medical news when it came out: for the first time, transmission of HIV between humans and jolly old elves was confirmed, leading to a widespread "safe sex" campaign in the Arboreal Realms and a necessary renaming of the virus itself.
A warning to small business owners everywhere: don't piss off your workforce or they'll make plans to nail your wife. This is also the best song about setting Santa up for a narcotics bust ever written.
Perhaps it's the level of difficulty involved - the proximity to family or the lodging in strange places - that leads to the Yuletide urge to fornicate. Or maybe eggnog is a natural aphrodisiac.
Homosexuals aren't allowed to marry, serve openly in the armed forces, or (in six states) adopt children. They are, to the best of Rocks Off's Knowledge, still permitted to observe Christmas, however.
Frankly, the whole Santa Claus story sounds like an extended double entendre: he "sees you when you're sleeping" and knows "when you've been bad or good." He creeps around your house at night before "sliding down your chimney." In retrospect, it's pretty obvious, and Carter deserves credit for being one of the first to recognize this.
We're guessing the "red" doesn't refer to Faygo Redpop, which is just as well. After all, "Christmas with the Juggalos" sounds...what's the word we're looking for...torturous? Soul-crushing? Horrific beyond the experience of mortal men? Admittedly, that's more than one word.
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If there's one city that you really need a local's guide to, it's the diverse and sprawling 'City of Angels', Los Angeles. I lived there for four years myself and was skeptical at the beginning, but very quickly fell in love with the city and it still kind of breaks my heart that I'm not there. Today I speak with a brilliant entrepreneur, friend and Aussie expat currently living in Los Angeles, Sophie Lovejoy! Sophie is the founder of the gorgeous Sydney/Los Angeles based pyjama brand, Sant and Abel. She shares my deep appreciation for this sun-soaked entertainment capital of the world and she's the ultimate go-to gal for a local's perspective on Los Angeles. Take it away Soph!
Sophie Lovejoy, founder of Sant and Abel pyjamas, on the right in her new 'Weekend at the Parker' collection.
Your Favourite Place That Only Locals Know About
Mandeville Canyon. It's the most beautiful hiking trail in the Santa Monica Mountains with spectacular sweeping views across the ocean. It's also one of the very few off leash hikes for dogs in LA.
Sophie's dog Daisy at Mandeville Canyon – image by Sophie Lovejoy
Your Favourite Popular Place that is a Crowd Pleaser for a Reason
The Broad (rhymes with road), a contemporary art museum in Downtown. The $140 million dollar building is architecturally stunning inside and out and houses the private collections of philanthropist Eli Broad, along with temporary exhibitions throughout the year. Attendance is free to the public, giving you access to some of the most incredible works from the likes of Jean-Michel Basquiat, Jasper Johns, Damien Hirst, Keith Haring, Roy Lichtenstein, Andy Warhol and many more. Following an afternoon at The Broad, head down the road to Perch for a cocktail (see below). Insider tip: Since admission is free, the lines can be lengthy to get in, therefore I recommend hiring someone from TaskRabbit to stand in line on your behalf! 🙂
Image by Andrew Charney via Unsplash
Your Favourite Restaurant
It's a tie between Dan Tana's and Republique. Dan Tana's, a very classic Italian restaurant, was made famous in the 50's due to Frank Sinatra who performed next door at the Troubadour and was looking for a bite and drink post-show. Expect old school red check table cloths, Chianti bottles hanging from the ceiling, arrogant waiters dressed in tuxedos who are incredibly endearing particularly when you become "a local", and the all time best chicken parmigiana. You can also expect to see high profile celebs and power players on any given night who go there to hide and experience an old school Italian charm which never changes.
Dinner at Dan Tana's – image by Sophie Lovejoy
Republique is a modern French restaurant set in the most incredibly designed but not remotely ostentatious building. Communal tables and private tables are dotted throughout the building and the atmosphere literally buzzes from the moment the doors open at 8am till close at midnight. Breakfast is mouth watering with an array of the most delicious treats baked daily from renowned pastry chef and co-owner Margarita Manzke. The sandwiches for lunch are some of the best in LA and Margarita's husband, Walter Manzke's shared dishes for dinner are the most creative and well put together ingredients, it's hard not to order the whole menu.
Republique interior and pastry case – image by Sophie Lovejoy
Your Favourite Bar
Perch in Downtown. You enter through a beautiful, historical building which is intrinsic of the architecture in Downtown but so rare to see anywhere else in LA. Then you hop inside a rickety elevator and wonder if it's ever going to get you to the rooftop. You get to the mezzanine roof top, walk around a corner and ride another rickety elevator up one more flight, then you step out to a sweeping view across LA. The cocktails, view and atmosphere are fantastic. AND, it's a mere five minute walk from The Broad.
Your Favourite Store
I'm a massive foodie and love cooking so I always seem to gravitate towards Williams Sonoma near my place in Beverly Hills. I always adore the selections and displays at the Taschen book store and I love a number of stores on Abbot Kinney Blvd, a thriving shopping strip in Venice which is getting better and better.
Your Favourite Hotel
LA has some great hotels. The new Waldorf Astoria in Beverly Hills has a great roof top restaurant and bar. The new La Peer Kimpton hotel in West Hollywood has been so beautifully and cleverly designed, I love hanging out at the bar there and Shutters in Santa Monica is always my favourite beach front location.
Your Favourite Way to Spend Time Outdoors
Beach runs from the Venice Wharf to Marina Del Ray first thing in the morning with Daisy. No better way to start the day! Also heading out to Malibu (despite the traffic) for a long lunch at Malibu Farm on the pier.
The Most Interesting Person You've Met in Los Angeles
Gray Malin, the photographer. I met Gray through my friend who used to work for him. I had long admired his work so it was a real highlight to meet him. His work is a simple concept but executed so well. Gray has since become a very good friend and I am even more inspired by his ideas and creative talent. Looking at his work ethic gives me a huge boost with my own work at Sant and Abel.
Ideal date night in Los Angeles
This is a unique one and best to do during Daylight Savings… book a sunset tour at Stahl House, a modern style home in the Hollywood Hills which was built in 1959 on a site very few ever thought would be achievable for construction. The sweeping views of the entire city of Los Angeles are incredible and it is considered one of the most iconic representations of modern architecture not in only Los Angeles, but around America. It was also made famous by a photograph showing two women leisurely sitting in a corner of the house with a panoramic view of the city through floor-to-ceiling glass walls.
Following the sunset tour at Stahl, go to Pace (pronounced Pach-ay) for dinner. It's a secret gem, cozy and romantic on the nearby Laurel Canyon Blvd with a menu created around the local agriculture. Finish the evening at the iconic Sunset Tower Hotel's Tower Bar on Sunset Blvd for renowned Sundae – the best!
Anything else that a honeymooner needs to know about LA?
- Hike to the Griffith Observatory
- Hire bikes and ride along the boardwalk between Santa Monica and Venice or all the way to Manhattan Beach for a big day out
- Walk along Rodeo Drive
- Do a tour of celebrity homes – it's cheesy but fun!
Malibu Beach, California via Sant and Abel Instagram
About the author Sophie Lovejoy's Sant and Abel: Sydney/Los Angeles brand Sant and Abel's 100% pure cotton range is about providing classic, sophisticated sleepwear with personality so you can feel comfortable sporting pyjamas at any time of day. Made for men, women and kids using the softest and most breathable cotton. They're the perfect pyjamas for you and your bridesmaids to get ready in on the day of your wedding!


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Tuesday, November 10, 2009
Episode 43 and Announcement
Also, I have a big announcement. The Adventures of Cynical Woman has officially moved!! This will be the final post to this blog. From here on out, you can find the webcomics at http://www.cynicalwoman.com. I will leave this blog up for a year before taking it down, just to make sure the word gets out. But if you need your weekly fix of Cynical Woman, visit the new site!
Tuesday, October 27, 2009
Episode 41 - Halloween!
Oy, I hurt. I had this brilliant idea that I could do the text for the cartoon in Adobe, which would look much better than my own hand lettering. But then I got the cartoon scanned in and I thought, "Hey, if I can do the lettering in Photoshop, why not do the screen tones too? I know I've got a tutorial on that somewhere!" Several hours later…
I'm kicking myself because I should have just done the lettering and let it go at that, but nooooooo! I had to do the screen tones. And then I made the mistake of resizing the image down and then I saved it over the larger version of the file!! That hurts because now if I ever want to edit this particular episode again, I'll have to start all over from the beginning, scanning in the line work and then adding the text and then adding the screen tones…
So anyway, I have a question. Right now, I'm resizing the cartoon to 1200×410 pixels. This is the size you see after you click on the thumbnail. I've got a giant flat screen monitor, so I have no idea really if this is too small or too large for anyone else viewing the cartoon. Let me know if you'd like to see the cartoon a little larger, or smaller, because the size I shrink things down to affects how the screen tones work (and yes, I'm just stupid enough to try that technique again, because in spite of the time I wasted this evening, I really like how this turned out).
Enjoy your Halloween!
Tuesday, October 20, 2009
Episode 40 - Occupational Hazzards
Yes, this really is a problem around this household. Finding time for... well, let's just say finding time for what's important.
It's hard for me to find time alone with the Hubster. In addition to the kids, we both put in a lot of hours at work, and since I'm usually up two hours before Hubster is, I'm usually out cold two hours before he is. We really do have to schedule sex if it's going to happen. Oh, and buy a nice bottle of wine so I can relax, because between work and chasing after the kids, I'm wound tighter than a cuckoo clock by the end of the day.
Anyway, speaking of work, I have four new stories for sale with Logical Lust. These stories originally ran on the Heat Flash Erotica Podcast, they are scorching hot, and I think you will enjoy them. Check them out here!
Tuesday, October 13, 2009
Episode 39 - Who's Yo Mama?!
One day, this is going to happen to me. It just has to. In addition to reading my stories aloud to catch mistakes, I also record most of them for the Heat Flash Erotica Podcast (which is a free weekly audio show I do that you can download to your MP3 player or listen to on your computer, and if you're not listening you should be!). Most days I only write or record when the kids are in school or in bed. When they're home and awake, I'm so busy taking care of them, I don't have time to do anything else. But mark my words, one of these days they're gonna walk in on me while I'm working...
You may have noticed that this cartoon is done "old style," which is to say I did it on the computer using Manga Studio 4. I still love MS4, and much prefer the way the cartoons look when I do them on the computer, but the fact is, it takes too long to do the cartoons this way. This particular cartoon was penciled back in April, and then inked yesterday morning. Had I done this by hand, it would have taken me an hour at most to do the inking and then the cartoon would be finished. In Manga Studio 4, the inking takes longer, plus there are extra steps I do to add the tones and text balloons, which is part of what makes the digital cartoons so pretty. What to do? Continue drawing by hand, but draw better! It'll come with practice. Meanwhile, I'll just use Manga Studio for other projects, since I'd really like to do some Manga style artwork, and this is the best program I've got for inking.
Anyway, here is this week's cartoon, and I hope you enjoyed it ;)
Tuesday, October 6, 2009
Episode 38 - Mom's day off
Tuesday, September 29, 2009
Episode 37 - Something smells funny around here.
True story. Honest to god, Pixie came up to me one day and said exactly this. And it does not surprise me to hear this news, given the amount of stinky accidents we've had in the last couple months.
First, there was the poopie incident at the pizzeria in Chicago. Then we had an accident last week while she was home sick from preschool. Then yesterday, I hear a bunch of yelling coming from the upstairs bathroom. It wasn't clear what was going on until I got halfway up the stairs and smelled that smell. Sure enough, there was a turd the size of a dinosaur egg sitting in the bathroom floor. Less than a foot away from the toilet. And there was a tiny little shoe print in it. With matching little brown shoe prints all over the bathroom.
According to Pixie, she did not reach the potty in time because it was dark in there. Yes, dark, as in the light was off. Of course, this happened in the middle of the day, which means the upstairs bathroom was dim, at most. Sigh. I just keep reminding myself that she will not be pooping her pants when she walks down the aisle on her wedding day.
I hope.
So how's things with you all?
Tuesday, September 22, 2009
Episode 36 - What I didn't do on my summer vacation
So, how was your summer?
Honest to god, I thought I would get so much more done this summer, but I feel like I barely managed to limp to the finish line. I was sooooooooo happy when school started and I finally had all day to myself. That was two weeks ago, and I am only now catching up on everything I didn't get done while I was busy chasing after two kids.
I'm finally settling into a regular schedule, and I hope to be a little more productive with this cartoon. I also hope to start work on building a new website, combining all my various sites and blogs into one easy to find spot where you can get all the cartoons and blog posts and other goodies at once. There will be the usual Cynical Woman madness, plus maybe some new stuff (i.e. some ADULT stuff). So stay tuned. I'll get that done. One of these days ;)


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What is the Good Neighbor Policy?
As part of the foreign policy initiative established by President Franklin Delano Roosevelt's administration, the Good Neighbor policy was a central part of United States-Latin American relations in the 1930s and beyond. In an effort to promote better relations with Latin America and prevent further conflict with the regimes of the region, Roosevelt moved to reaffirm US influence in the Western Hemisphere. Specifically, the Good Neighbor policy was an advance of the Monroe Doctrine.
The Good Neighbor policy stated that the US would cease the majority of its military interventionism, which had been the standard line of action since the Spanish-American War occurred during the turn of the century. Instead, the US adopted a number of peaceful initiatives to maintain the status quo and support American interests. The federal government would back strong leadership in Latin American countries, help finance and train local military organizations and assist in economic and political supervision.
As a major part of the Good Neighbor policy, Roosevelt established the Export-Import Bank of the United States in 1934 via executive order. This agency provides financing to nations when they purchase goods and services from the US. Essentially, this bank opened up a line of credit to Latin America that promoted the modernization and development of the region. By securing credit for these countries, it also created a market for American companies, promoting job growth during the Great Depression.
Throughout the history of the region, Latin American countries were subject to colonization and control from other nations, particularly European powers. With the victory of the US over Spain in the conflict of 1898, the last major influence from outside the hemisphere was removed. This opened up the US as the primary force throughout Central and South America. Many American companies, supported by the military, exerted their will upon the culture and nations of Latin America.
Viewed as an imperialist power by most citizens of the area, American intervention over the affairs of the nations resulted in resentment from the populations. A culture of anti-Americanism against the colossus of the north gave rise to increased nationalism. This resulted in many small conflicts and challenges to the US, which created backlash from the American public and a newfound push for isolationism. To prevent this protectionist fear from spreading, Roosevelt needed to establish a new policy, resulting in the creation of the Good Neighbor policy.
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@turquoise-- But you do understand why that happened right? US essentially had no choice because the Soviet threat was looming large and socialist movements had begun in Latin American countries. It was important for the US to protect itself and North America in large against the Soviet Union. So the Good Neighbor policy became unfeasible at that point.
I agree that the US needs to adopt aspects of this policy once again. I think that regional economic agreements such as NAFTA have been a great step towards friendly relations with neighbors. More can be done however.
@ysmina-- I agree, it was a good policy but it didn't last long. The Good Neighbor policy came to an end with the start of the Cold War. US started intervening in the affairs of Latin American countries again.
I think that this is a very good policy, not only to counter anti-Americanism among neighbors, but to also make the US a more prosperous and secure nation.
I don't understand why some nations don't do more to get along with their neighbors and encourage growth, development and security in those countries. When a neighbor is experiencing difficulties, this also affects our nation. Their security problem can become our security problem. Their poverty can affect our prosperity. I think that neighbors need to support one another and help one another. The Good Neighbor policy is a good policy.


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This innovative River Condition Index approach will provide a consistent riverine condition assessment method incorporating biodiversity, geomorphic condition, riparian vegetation, catchment disturbance and hydrological stress into a single measure based on the National Framework for Assessing River and Wetland Health.
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A riparian zone or riparian area is the boundary between land and a river or stream. The plants occupying the riparian zone are called riparian vegetation, and are characterised by a higher diversity and abundance than nearby terrestrial habitats. Healthy riparian zones provide habitat for native birds, reptiles, frogs, mammals and insects, assist with shading and moderating water temperature, contribute organic input to the waterway, stabilise the banks and trap land-based sediment and nutrients. The River Condition Index uses riparian zone width and measures of native versus exotic plants species, along with the extent of native woody vegetation to assess riparian vegetation condition.
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Geomorphic condition is a measure of natural stream channel function, and how it changes in response to human-induced change in a catchment. Rivers in good geomorphic condition are important for instream biodiversity and ecological diversity, and overall catchment condition. Rivers in poor geomorphic condition are unlikely to favour aquatic biodiversity due to a reduction in available habitats and geomorphic stability, and are indicative of stressed catchments. The River Styles approach scores river reaches according to their river type, behaviour, condition, fragility and recovery potential, relative to a reference condition.
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Hello and happy "reasonable weather time". Because holy cow was last week hot. And now it's not, because that's how we September. Summer likes a last hurrah, and I'm pretty sure last week was it. That's doesn't mean we're done, of course. There's still a lot of beautiful weather ahead and we've got plenty of treats in store.
Our veggies are still going strong around here and they're still sticking with the summer theme - tomatoes, cucumbers, zucchini, tomatillos, onions. Good stuff abounds.
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"I'm not doing anything that will affect the outcome of the game!" he whined.
"Doesn't matter. No spells at all," I told him.
"Fine, fine," he mumbled. He drew another card, and skipped five spaces ahead, next to the goal.
The magistrate drew the Pickle, which called for him to move back to the middle of the board. "Curse that to Garchune."
"That's how the cards fall," I said. "Nobody's been cheating."
"Trying to, I'd say," said the magistrate. Tarcuna drew the top card for Ythac, which was "Move four". The magistrate shook his head, "So much for that. So much for my life."
Ythac proclaimed in a harsh voice, "The first of you has fallen to my unconquerable powers of playing Pickle-or-Pie. The chances of continuing the dracharchy have doubled. Who is next?"
While the hovens fumbled with ten leaden and one steel bullet, Nrararn giggled privately to me. «Doubled, yes, from one in four thousand to one in two thousand.»
«He's not trying to win, remember? Just look impressive while he's giving up his empire.»
Quarri looked at the steel bullet in his hand, and fell to his knees whimpering. I poked him with my tailtip. "You have talked bravely. Now you must act brave." He got up and walked to Tarcuna, shaking, his fur flat, and picked his pawn (square) and first card (red). Ythac's first draw was the Pie, the symbol closest to the goal, and the game only went for four more draws.
"Hovens are not doing very well recovering their country," said Ythac. "Who is next?"
Next, by the bullets, was one of the other RARU leaders. "I think Tarcuna is cheating," he said. "She's not an honest Trestean."
Tarcuna threw the deck at him. "I'm not cheating, and I'm as loyal a Trestean as possible at this point. Sporthen, nobody's questioning your loyalty to Trest. You shuffle. I'll just move Ythac's pawn."
The RARUvite played fiercely. Or, rather, the cards fell in his favor several times. Once Ythac was two spaces from the goal, but drew the Pie and had to move back. Then the hoven was ahead for several turns. At the end, both players were near the goal. They each needed to draw a number card — any number — to get to it. They got a run of color cards, but Ythac drew a Move 3, and won. The hoven fell into tears, protesting his innocence. "That's fine, you are innocent," I told him. "I'm not going to kill you as a punishment."
Sporthen shuffled the cards again, and held them as he drew a lead bullet. One of Ythac's gendarmes drew the steel one.
"Is it too late for me to back out?" he asked.
"Yes, too late by far," said Ythac. "Play."
Ythac was ahead for most of that game too. But then the gendarme drew the Pie, and on his next turn Move 7, and Ythac was still meandering around the Sundae two coils of path below. Ythac grinned, and had Tarcuna take his next card: green, moving him a couple spaces forward. The gendarme drew Move 2, and won.
"Gendarme Niremme!" roared Ythac, after a quick glance at the guard's nametag. "You have wagered your life, and you have defeated me at my game! From this defeat, I cede the greater part of my dominion and my husband's to you and your conspecifics!"
Sporthen and the others stared at Ythac suspiciously. So I hissed at them, "No tricks. We pay our gambling debts."
"You're just going to let me live?" he asked.
"For now. Feel free to challenge any other time, and I will happily kill you," I said, because I was (and am) still rather upset with him. "Be glad he is staying on as a figurehead. You are still nominally his, enough so that draconic law keeps me from killing you without his permission. Or would you rather be entirely free?" I might not have killed him in any case — I have some manners — but I didn't much want him to feel entirely happy over defeating some dragons.
The other hovens eventually realized that we weren't tricking them, and weren't going to massacre them. Llredh darted off to kill Shuvanne, which was either a relief or a final indignity to him, I don't much care which. Ythac, Sporthen, Versley, Csirnis, and a courtier or two started working on the wording of decree of mostly-abdication.
Nrararn tugged my forepaw. "Let's leave. I'm not sure I want to be around Ythac and Llredh when they realize we've just mostly removed their territory. Even if they were helping out, they might be a bit upset."
I dragged Tarcuna away from the growing celebration of her country's freedom, and we fled our victory.


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1953 was indeed a peculiar year. On the comedy or musical front, With a Song in My Heart took the Globe from Singin' in the Rain, later to be celebrated as the best musical of all time and inspire generations of filmmakers (including Damien Chazelle, winner of the same award in 2017 with his La La Land). In the drama category, Fred Zinnemann's masterpiece High Noon would be remembered by cinephiles as a great example of American filmmaking at its best – but the Golden Globe (and other awards) went to Cecil B. deMille'sThe Greatest Show on Earth, a 152-minute (with two intermissions) celebration of life and love under the Big Top.
A partnership (it would be called product placement these days) with real circus giant Ringling Brothers & Barnum & Bailey, The Greatest Show on Earth was shot - on four different locations, plus Paramount's famous backlot in Hollywood - in lavish Technicolor with a rich budget of $4 million, real circus acts, and an all-star cast: James Stewart (as Buttons the Clown, a man with a tragic past who never removes his stage make-up); Charlton Heston (who had never met deMille, but grabbed his attention by waving at him on the Paramount lot) as the circus manager; Cornel Wilde (who had a serious fear of heights) as a high wire and trapeze artist; Betty Hutton as a trapeze star; and Dorothy Lamour a singer/juggler.
Not one to be left behind in his own greatest show, deMille narrated the picture with gusto: "We bring you the circus—that Pied Piper whose magic tunes lead children of all ages into a tinseled and spun-candied world of reckless beauty and mounting laughter; whirling thrills; of rhythm, excitement and grace", were his opening words. He also demanded that his stars learned the circus tricks they had to perform on camera, resulting in a series of injuries, but also some truly thrilling moments on screen.
The Greatest Show had a lukewarm reception among critics but went on to become the highest-grossing movie of 1952, and won three Golden Globes – Best Motion Picture, Drama; Best Director for deMille and Best Cinematography.


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A 14-year-old boy has been arrested alongside five others, for reportedly raping a mentally-challenged woman at Umunze in the Orumba South Government Area of Anambra state, and also abducting her three-year-old child.
The mentally-challenged woman who identified herself as Obiuwanne, from Amazu-Ikpaocha, Arondizuogu in Imo State, said the 14-year-old boy and his gang lured her to the bush with snacks and a promise to buy rice and clothes for her and her son.
According to Obiuwanne, she and her son Ifeanyichukwu, were taken on two motorcycles into a bush, where she was raped. The rape victim's relation, Martin Okoro, who corroborated her story, said he reported the matter to the commander of a vigilance group in the area.
"As soon as my niece was brought back home by a neighbour and narrated her ordeal, I contacted the Commander of Umunze Vigilance Group, Jerry Ibeh, who organised a search for the missing child" he said.
The arrested suspects were identified as Emeka Nnorue, 44; 14-year-old Eberechi; Ekene Obodoako, 27 from Ebonyi State, and Chika Obi, 28 from Anambra State. The victims were rescued from the suspects following intelligence report, according to Anambra State Police Public Relations Officer in the state, Mr Haruna Muhammed.
The police spokesperson who assured members of the public of the command's readiness to combat crime in the state, added that the suspects would be arraigned in court after investigations had been concluded.
"The command will continue to serve and protect all citizens with integrity and in accordance with internationally acceptable best practices," he said.
A Nigerian man who works as a driver at a group home owned by his wife, was also arrested and charged with having sex with a woman who lives at the home few months ago. 53-year-old Nnamdi Godson Nwankwo, of 527 Breswall Court in Rolesville, was charged with second-degree forcible rape and sexual activity by a substitute parent.


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If your looking for authors similar to Vince Flynn's books, to read while you wait for the next Flynn novel to be released try some of the following. If you have any other authors you love, leave a comment and let us know!
Brad Thor
Brad Thor's has written a series of books around the character Scot Harvath a Secret Service agent. Like Mitch Rapp, over a series of books Scot Harvath fights terrorists, investigate plots to assassinate the President and much more. Brad Thor previously worked for the Department of Homeland Security and brings his knowledge into his books.
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Clive Cussler
Clive Cussler takes a slightly different angle, his main character Dirk Pitt an employee of the National Underwater and Marine Agency. In this role he travels the world examining shipwrecks which often contain more that first meets the eye. In each story Cussler always creates a strong nemesis for Pitt who's plot if successful would affect the world. Clive Cussler has expanded his writing in the last few years to include 3 new series, The NUMA Files starring Kurt Austin, The Oregon Files about a secret spy vessel disguised as a old container ship, The Isacc Bell series based around a 1950's detective agency.
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Tom Clancy
Tom Clancy has written several series of books, his best know "The Jack Ryan Series" which would appeal greatly to Vince Flynn readers. We first meet Jack Ryan as a CIA analyst saving the life of the Prince of Wales, from Irish Terrorists. The career of Jack Ryan progresses through the books including "The Hunt for Red October" where he attempts to capture a defecting Russian Submarine, to the Sum of All Fear (both now Films) where a Nuclear Bomb detonates in America, the sky is the limit for Jack's career!
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Brian Haig
Brian Haig has recently been announced as the co author to a new Vince Flynn series based around a New York Anti Terror team. Haig also authors his own series based around Major Sean Drummond a member of a special group of JAG lawyers, which handles cases involving members of the US special forces or the military intelligence community.
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These are just a few authors who we love and think other Vince Flynn fans will too. If you have any other suggestions that you'd like to see listed here please use the contact us page to let us know.


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Authentically Engage Prospects & Customers
This does not always come naturally to most business-minded people. It shouldn't. When you decide to be an entrepreneur, your first responsibility is to survive. This is also known as "make money." It takes time to build up a steady flow of revenue so you can keep the lights on. Then you can slow down to remind yourself that to be successful, you must be authentic.
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Offer customers value beyond what you are selling them.
People love to buy things, but no one wants to be "sold" anything – a service, a product, an idea. They want to feel like they have made an investment through their own research. In order for them to trust you, they must value your opinion. Think in terms of what you or your team are an expert in and share that knowledge. You'll quickly become a thought leader, instead of a salesman.
Build community.
Believe it or not, you are probably already doing this. It's the causes you support, the groups you sponsor, the events you attend, and the people you network with. When you and your team support and attend these intentionally, you are building community. You want to build relationships with these people – you want to know their families, their dreams and passions, and want to support them in reaching them. You are likely doing this inside your company as well, caring for and partnering with your employees.
Inspire people.
You remember those Apple commercials showing how FaceTime can help keep families connected when overseas, in the military, and during some of life's most memorable moments. Apple was inspiring us to stay connected. Throughout the Winter Olympics, Toyota inspires all to not give up on their dreams. What do cars, Toyotas, have to do with the Olympics? Nothing, but they want you to associate the Olympian Dream to the innovation of a Toyota.
Connect through genuine interest and entertainment.
Google does this every day with their clever and educational logo. A lot goes in to this – the research, the design, the write-up, and most have an interactive game or puzzle. You don't have to have an entire team dedicated to entertainment but having something, one thing, that's fun will help gain organic interest.
Encourage feedback and a conversation.
There are several ways to keep an open dialog with your customers, clients, and community. If you have social media accounts, you are heading in the right direction. Most people will only comment on something if they feel strongly in agreement or disagreement. Try posing questions to your followers or connections, to help some of your passive audience to share. You can also make people feel directly impactful by emailing or texting a survey. Make them feel inclusive by tailoring the survey or questionnaire based on certain facts you already know about them. These could include geography, industry or interest.
Chances are, you are already doing some of these. Hopefully with some of these ideas you will keep your customers "dancing" with you for the long haul.
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I am making rapid progress working on the Rebel Speech project and it will not be long before I release a demo. Please have patience. Rebel Speech will be a game changer in more ways than one. There are many things I need to consider as far as when and how to publish the results of my research. I cannot divulge the state of the engine at this time but what I can say is that it will take many by surprise.
My plan, which is subject to change, is to release a program that will demonstrate most of the capabilities of the model. The demo will consist of an executable program and a single data file for the neural network, aka the brain. The latter will be pre-trained to recognize the digits 1 to 20 (or more) in three or four different languages. I will not release the learning module and the source code, at least not for a while. The reason is that I need to monetize this technology to raise enough money to continue my AI research. What follows is a general description of Rebel Speech.
The Rebel Speech Recognition Engine
The Rebel Speech recognition engine is a biologically plausible spiking neural network designed for general audio learning and recognition. The engine uses two hierarchical subnetworks (one for patterns and one for sequences) to convert audio waveform data into discrete classifications that represent phonemes, syllables, words and even whole phrases and sentences. The following is a list of some of the characteristics that distinguish Rebel Speech's architecture from other speech recognizers and neural networks:
- It can learn to recognize speech in any language, just by listening from a microphone.
- It can learn multiple languages concurrently.
- It can learn to recognize any type of sound, e.g., music, machinery, animal sounds, etc.
- Learning is fully unsupervised.
- It is as accurate as humans on trained data. Or better.
- It is noise and speaker tolerant.
- It can recognize partial words and sentences.
- It uses no math other than simple arithmetic.
Program Design
The engine consists of three software modules as depicted below.
The sensory layer is a collection of audio sensors. It uses a Fast Fourier Transform algorithm and threshold detectors (sensors) to convert audio waveform data into multiple streams of discrete signals (pulses) representing changes in amplitude. These raw signals are fed directly to pattern memory where they are combined into concurrent groups called patterns. Pattern detectors send their signals to sequence memory where they are organized into temporal hierarchies called branches. Each branch is a classification structure that represents a specific sound or sequence of sounds.
Most speech recognition systems use a Bayesian probabilistic model, such as the hidden Markov model, to determine which phoneme or word is most likely to come next in a given speech segment. A special algorithm is used to compile a large database of such probabilities. During recognition, hypotheses generated for a given sound segment are tested against these precompiled expectations and the one with the highest probability is selected.
In Rebel Speech, by contrast, the probability that the interpretation of a sound is correct is not known in advance. During learning, the engine creates a hierarchical database of as many non-random sequences of patterns as possible. Sequences compete for activation. When certain sound segments are detected, they attempt to activate various pre-learned sequences in memory and the one with the highest hit count is the winner. A winner usually pops up before the speaker has finished speaking. Once a winner is found, all other competing sequences are suppressed. This approach leads to high recognition accuracy even in noisy environments or when parts of the speech are missing.
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Our deck is where folks gather for evening conversation and watching the day go to sleep
Welcome to the Dakota Spur Hotel in beautiful Lead, South Dakota. We are in the hotel business because we love to serve our guests. Making our guests happy makes us happy. We work hard to provide you with the greatest hotel experience by having the cleanest rooms we can provide and attending to your needs. We make guests happy by being available: Do you need something? Let us know. Can we help guide you to interesting places around us? We can provide area maps and suggestions on what is happening, what is interesting, some history about our hotel and the area? We make guests feel special by serving a Continental Breakfast with real dishes and silverware and your delicious coffee is in real cups. We don't like the taste of Styrofoam and think that you probably don't either. We are a small hotel in the Northern Black Hills and we specialize in serving you. Imagine a stay where your days and nights are relaxing, adventuresome, and filled with new experiences.
The hotel began its life as a Christian Science Church in 1923 and was converted into a hotel in the 1980's. It is now our delight to offer you a comfortable place to rest and to make sure that you're taken care of.
We offer
The Main Hotel;
Nine rooms with one bed per room and each room with its own, private bath.
The Kruger House:
Five rooms, each with double or triple beds for families or friends, a private bath, and refrigerator and microwave.
Our uniques Lounge:
Here we serve a delightful breakfast but you can also play pool, Foosball, simply relax and watch a large screen TV, or hold parties.
We are a unique hotel with a long list of amenities: a touch of 'Boutique', a touch of 'Bed-and-Breakfast', and just full of coziness and relaxation. We offer a fantastic Guest Lounge where we serve a fantastic breakfast and where the entire family can relax and play. We have a free pool table and a free Foosball table. This area is available for family gatherings, Wedding Rehearsal dinners, Reunions, and other such gatherings (and we can help you select from several catering groups in the Lead area). We have a great smoking deck where groups often sit and relax after an exciting day wandering the Black Hills. For motorcyclists, we offer a concrete pad for parking your bike along with a wash-station to keep the bike clean.
We can provide frosted mugs for your beer or real wine glasses and a wine cooling bucket. And, a friendly Convenience Store is right across the street.
Because we value our guests, we offer discounts for Seniors and our Military (Thank you for your service!).
The Black Hills Area:
The beauty of the Black Hills is that no matter when you visit, there are fun activities everywhere. If you're visiting during the summer, you'll be able to enjoy the beautiful scenery of the famous Black Hills and partake in activities such as hiking, biking, and relaxing at our many lakes. If you will be here during our beautiful and busy winter, the Hotel will be a delightful respite from your activities such as snowmobiling, skiing, cross-country skiing, or snowshoeing. We'll make sure you're warm and cozy even during the coldest of nights!
The Black Hills is such a popular area to visit that there is almost something going on in Lead or an area close by.
Lead is a historic mining town that was once the home of the Homestake Gold Mine: when it closed in 2001 it was the largest, deepest, and richest mine in the western hemisphere. The mine is now home to the Sanford Laboratory where world-renowned, Nobel Prize-winning, research is being conducted for Neutrinos, Dark Matter, and Wimps (Weakly Interacting Massive Particles). The leading-edge research being conducted 4,850 feet below the surface brings renowned scientists from around the world.
Lead is close to historic Deadwood, a gambling mecca and also, Sturgis – home of the world-famous Motorcycle Rally … but when you tire of all the noise and hustle-bustle, the Dakota Spur Hotel offers the solitude and relaxation you want and deserve.
The Black Hills is full of many, many interesting places to visit and things to do. The winding roads are uncrowded and enjoyed by all drivers. The scenery is so dramatic that many people tell us that we have drives that cannot be matched by any other places in the world. Of course, we are famous for Mt. Rushmore with the carvings of Presidents Washington, Jefferson, Lincoln, and Teddy Roosevelt but you can also tour fantastic Custer State Park and Crazy Horse (which, when completed, will be the largest monument in the world). The Black Hills is also chock-a-block with caves; Jewel Cave is the third longest cave in the world and Wind Cave, the sixth longest cave in the world. Wind Cave is notable for its displays of calcite walls and ceiling formations known as boxwork because of its unusual shapes.
Just a few miles north of the Black Hills is the town of Belle Fourche ('Bell Foosh'), the center of the United States, also, a delightful drive to the west is Devils Tower, the first National Monument. And, don't forget Badlands National Park and Wall Drugs!


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Celebrating the History of SMC Alumnae
On Nov. 6, the SMC Women in Philanthropy Committee hosted "40 Years/One Night: A Gaela Celebration." The evening honored the achievements of women from the 1975 class (first to include female students) all the way through the most recent graduating class in 2009.
"It was an overwhelming feeling of pride at not only what these women had accomplished but also the role Saint Mary's
College had played and continues to play in each of their lives," said SMC Assistant Vice President of Development and class of '96 graduate Lisa M. Moore. "It was inspiring to hear their many stories and for Saint Mary's to publicly recognize alumnae in such a significant way. The event also made many of us who are more recent graduates realize what a short time ago women weren't accepted as students and just how thankful we are for the women who forged ahead of us."
Highlights from the evening included a reception, dinner, drawing, a silent auction and words of inspiration from the honorees. More than $32,000 was raised for the Sister Clare Wagstaffe Endowed Scholarship.The night also marked the formal launch of Women in Philanthropy, a group dedicated to "inspiring, encouraging and promoting female philanthropic leadership and participation at Saint Mary's College."
To connect with the Women in Philanthropy Committee, find then on Facebook by searching "Saint Mary's College Women in Philanthropy."


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Note to ISAF Commander: Read the news (or fire your intelligence staff).
After more than a year on the job and countless "insider" or green-on-blue attacks before and during his tenure, GEN Allen has realized that Afghans within the Afghan National Security Forces (ANSF) may be a significant threat. In the CBS News interview Insider attacks kill U.S troops in Afghanistan, he states, "Here, I think the signature attack that we're beginning to see the– is going to be the insider attack."
Excuse me? Excusez-moi (for those reading in Gulfe Juan)? ". . . Beginning to see. . . ?" Our military have been getting killed by uniformed Afghans for years! I'm dumbfounded by the ignorance of recent events, the General's epiphany, and desperately wrestling with some respectful way to call our military leaders idiots at best and political stooges at worst.
Over a year ago, everyone in ISAF (well, at least NTM-A) was being trained how to draw a holstered weapon while seated at a conference room table, required to have at least one 'look-out' with a round chambered when meeting with Afghan counterparts, and be ready at any time for an insider attack. What was that all about if the recent observation is something new?
Most generals state at the beginning of their tours that everything was messed-up by their predecessor while stating that they have the solution by which, at the end of their tour, they are able to declare victory. I'm thankful that GEN Allen seems to have flipped this history on its head but wonder what he has been doing for 14+ months.
Let's finally declare that the emperor has no clothes–that would hardly be a new trend.


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Murray, KY – Maker's Mark CEO Bill Samuels, Jr., enjoys telling his family's history in the whiskey business, which pretty much parallels the history of the Commonwealth. He visits his old summer stomping grounds in Paducah Friday, August 19th, to regale guests with tales at a benefit Distiller's Dinner at the Luther F. Carson Four Rivers Center for the Arts.
Click the "Listen" icon above to hear Samuels explain to Kate Lochte how his father succeeded in making a smoother, sweeter whiskey.


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Oh come to the Savior, believe in His name,
And ask Him your heart to renew;
He waits to be gracious, O turn not away,
For now there is pardon for you.
Yes, there is pardon for you,
Yes, there is pardon for you;
For Jesus has died to redeem you,
And offers full pardon to you.
The way of transgression that leads unto death,
Oh, why will you longer pursue?
How can you reject the sweet message of love
That offers full pardon for you?
Be warned of your danger; escape to the cross;
Your only salvation is there;
Believe, and that moment the Spirit of grace
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How to Dilute Antifreezeby Christopher John
Antifreeze is often available pre-diluted. But if you obtain concentrated antifreeze, always dilute it with water before adding it to a cooling system. Adding the right amount of water provides the needed protection against both freezing and boiling over. Avoid tap water, which contains levels of calcium and magnesium, and contributes to scaling and corrosion. Even if you are not adding the antifreeze to a system immediately, you can still dilute and prepare the antifreeze beforehand, and store it until you are ready to use it.
Step 1
Pour half of the gallon-container of antifreeze into an empty, clean one-gallon container.
Step 2
Fill each of the gallon containers, which are both already half-filled with antifreeze, with distilled water. Each container should now contain a 50/50 mixture of water and antifreeze.
Use a higher percentage of antifreeze in the water/antifreeze mix, to protect against extremely lower temperatures in colder climates. Use up to 70 percent antifreeze, and 30 percent distilled water, in the one-gallon container.
Items you will need
- One-gallon container of antifreeze
- One-gallon container
- Distilled water


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Today, stories of polio may seem like echoes from far-away history to those born after 1979, the year that polio was eradicated in the U.S. Since then, it has been customary for children to receive four doses of the polio vaccine to protect them from ever contracting the terrifying disease also known as "infantile paralysis."
Polio, however, still afflicts people in some areas of the world today. It causes muscle wasting and — in the most severe cases — can completely rob a person of his or her ability to move or breathe, resulting in death.
In the U.S., research efforts to create a polio vaccine lasted much of the 20th century. Although the virus was thriving and spreading among people, researchers repeatedly failed at getting poliovirus to survive in culture.
Then, one of the most crucial breaks in the fight against polio occurred in a Boston Children's Hospital laboratory in 1949, during the heyday of polio outbreaks. …


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The Panama Papers: Soviet history lessons?
Are you any the wiser, or did you know it already? The massive leak of documents from the law firm Mossack Fonseca reveals — pause — that David Cameron inherited … Continue reading
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The Philadelphia ghetto, the CIA, and the Soviet city
It's not a very constructive argument. The neighbours scream that your new fence encroaches on their garden; you shout that their extension bears a doubtful relationship to the building regulations. … Continue reading
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The Cold War surveillance state — and AJP Taylor
Just how different was the post-Stalin Soviet Union from the Western democracies? Nowadays, historians ask the question in a routine way, focusing on the principles underlyng the consumer economy or … Continue reading
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