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For designers of any skill level, finding the right font can be overwhelming. There are so many options online across many websites and in a wide array of styles. It's easy to get stuck using your old favorites! Luckily, there's a process to finding and choosing the right font for your design project. Whether you're a new designer or could use a refresher, here is how I go about finding that perfect-fit font.
It's fun to dive right in and start searching for fonts (and you'll get there soon!), but the best way to begin is by first studying the concept behind the content. This may be immediately obvious or could take a little time depending on the project. For example, an upscale event invitation would call for a polished sans serif or maybe a delicate script to portray the elegance of the occasion. An artistic book cover design could use a quirkier, handmade font in an expressive way.
Imagine yourself looking at the final product, like an event invitation, not as the designer and seeing if the typography has the right feel. Would you be able to tell right away what kind of event to expect? Would it make just as much sense to you as someone with fresh eyes? The more deliberate the font choice is, the more professional your design will look. You'll likely need more than one font depending on the project, but focus on finding the stand out, headline font first, and then you can complement it with another font if needed.
After reviewing the content, decide on what kind of typeface you will focus on. You may even pick a couple of kinds to try out when searching for the exact font. (Note: a typeface is a general term describing the entire family of a font. A font is the exact weight or variation within the family. This all goes back to traditional printing methods, and nowadays people tend to use the terms interchangeably). I made a cheat sheet below for the some of the classifications of typefaces, using some of my personal favorites.
There are many more categories, such as grunge/distressed/rough, retro, calligraphic, typewriter, novelty, stencil, and others!
Now that you've narrowed down your typeface direction, it's time to browse the web and preview specific fonts. There are a few sites that I regularly go to, where you can browse by the categories described above. You can preview the font with your text directly on the site, which helps before you go through with downloading or purchasing.
For free, commercial-use fonts: Font Squirrel
For free, personal-use or commercial-use fonts (use advanced search by clicking "more options" to find commercial-use fonts): dafont
Other great sites for purchasing fonts: MyFonts, Fonts.com, Creative Market
Web fonts: Google Fonts, Typekit
Vintage-style fonts: Lost Type
Having a variety of weights, in moderation, within your layout helps to add interest and makes it easier for the reader to differentiate between separate sections of text. Try settling on a font family with more than one weight option in case you need it in the design.
Contrast is also helpful for adding design interest and makes for easier reading. You can have contrast of font weight (light, regular, bold, etc.), contrast of size, contrast of color, and contrast of fonts themselves. For example, a slab serif as a headline and a sans serif as body copy would work well together as contrasting fonts. A handwritten font and a script might be too much together. Be deliberate in your pairings and in general use no more than 2-3 fonts in a layout. Avoid having fonts with very little contrast. For example, two similar but technically different serifs would not add interest to the design and will probably be confusing to the reader.
Hierarchy is an important part of typography within a layout. Generally, a design will have a main headline or title that should stand out from the rest of the elements. Next is a secondary element, or subhead, and finally the usually lengthier, yet smaller in size, body copy. Make sure your eye follows the elements in the order the design intends it to, and your reader's eye will do the same.
Do you have any tips for how you choose the right font for your projects? Any other favorite font sites? I'd love to hear your thoughts!


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In a future study, I wish to highlight a woman's ministry in the local church. First, however, we must take something of a detour, for there is much "unfinished business" from our previous study. There are three crucial New Testament passages that speak to gender restriction in the corporate teaching and leading of the church: 1 Timothy 2:9-15, 1 Corinthians 11:2-16 and 1 Corinthians 14:33-40. Each of these passages must be understood if we will glean a proper biblical picture of the differentiation of roles within the life and ministry of the church.
In our previous study, we considered 1 Timothy 2:9-15, and concluded at least five major things.
First, we concluded that women are to "behave" (1 Timothy 3:15) like women in the life of the church. That is, they are to have a feminine demeanour. They are to act as helpers to, not as heads of, the teaching ministry of the church.
Second, we concluded that women are to manifest submissiveness in both position and disposition. That is, a woman cannot biblically serve in the office of a pastor, and she must not disrespect the leadership of the church.
Third, we concluded that women are not to direct men in public worship. This, of course, is what the teaching ministry of the church aims to do. The public teaching of the church aims to have church members "continue steadfastly in the apostles' doctrine and fellowship" (Acts 2:42) and women are not to direct men in this way in the local church.
Fourth, we noted the reasons given for these restrictions. Paul states the reasons in a twofold manner, but they really form but a single reason. The apostle states the principle of differentiation, as established by God in creation (2:13), and goes onto illustrate this principle by pointing to the disorder at creation, the fall (2:14). "When God's determined order is reversed," he says in effect, "you play right into Satan's schemes." And if we understand the results of that at the fall, we will not want it again.
Fifth, we concluded that the woman finds her significance in the Body of Christ not in headship, but rather as a helper in the home. That is, as a woman raises a godly seed in the home, she ultimately helps the church to be holy, preparing the next generation to continue as God has ordained. What wonderful significance is that!
Thus, we saw that 1 Timothy 2:9-15 emphasises the principle of headship, but not exhaustively so. The remaining two passages create a threefold cord, which is not easily broken.
I hope to show in these studies that what God's Word says with regard to gender is vital to the church's stewardship of the gospel. The church is "the pillar and ground of the truth" (1 Timothy 3:15), and any attack on Scripture is an attack against the truth and, ultimately, an attack against the Seed who loved the church and gave Himself for it. Evangelical feminism and egalitarianism are a Trojan horse in the contemporary church. This mindset has entered with promise of freedom only to enslave the church, her ministry and her message. "While they promise them liberty, they themselves are the servants of corruption" (2 Peter 2:19).
This issue is vital to all of us. Now is not the time for lazy thinking in the church. We must think biblically and work hard to ensure that God's purposes for the church are displayed in our practice in the church. 1 Corinthians 11:2-16 sheds further light on the issue of headship. Let us consider what it says with regards to hats, hair and headship, and why it addresses this issue.
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The church in Corinth had some serious problems, probably because they were serious about their faith. Martyn Lloyd-Jones notes that when a church has life, she also has problems. This was the case in Corinth. The church there learned very quickly that life ushers in challenges, and she faced a great deal of these challenges within her own assembly.
Paul addresses many of these issues in his letters to the Corinthians, commanding and correcting where necessary. He also answers specific questions that they had with regard to church life. In particular, these answers to questions are found in Paul's first epistle to the Corinthians, from the seventh chapter onwards. Our passage of study is the one in which Paul begins to answer questions relating to the public, corporate worship of the church. He answers at least three major questions from 11:2-14:40.
First, the apostle deals with the demeanour of women in public worship (11:2-16). Second, he deals with the proper administration of the Lord's Supper (11:17-34). Third, he deals with the use of spiritual gifts in public worship (12:1-14:40). Each section begins with the Greek term de, which has been translated in the kjv as "now." This is a term that Paul uses throughout 1 Corinthians to indicate that he is beginning a new section. Thus, it is clear that each of these sections stands on its own.
There are three things that we should note about these three sections, particularly with regard to our section of study. First, these verses speak to the issue of corporate worship. Many commentators believe that, when Paul speaks of a woman praying or prophesying, he means that she is doing that in her own private capacity. But the context clearly indicates that he is speaking of corporate worship. There is evidently no problem with a woman praying publicly in the church, nor was there any problem with a woman prophesying publicly in the church when that gift was still in operation. Thus, we understand Paul to be speaking of corporate worship.
Second, the problems addressed were not simply unique cultural problems, but problems that transcend time and culture. As I will seek to show, the major issue there was not that of hairstyle or hats in the church. That was a symptom, but the problem was far more severe: an open challenge of the headship of the church. Whilst the symptom may have been cultural, the problem itself is very relevant to us, and thus Paul's instructions apply as much to churches today as they did to the church in first-century Corinth.
Third, corporate worship is extremely important and there are, as such, rules for worship. As goes to the worship, so goes the church; and as goes the church, so goes the world.
The immediate context of these verses (11:2-16) appears to be the same as that of 1 Timothy 2:9-15–a misguided "libertine spirit." That is, the church had perhaps misinterpreted Paul's own words that "there is neither male nor female: for ye are all one in Christ" (Galatians 3:28) and had come to believe that all role distinctions fall away "in Christ." Now this, of course, appeared to be more "culturally acceptable," for the Greek and Corinthian culture was very "free," but it had also led to other serious problems in the church. Obviously, there was a leadership problem in Corinth, and the blame must surely be laid at the feet of the men.
Now, I have entitled this study "hats, hair and headship," but I do not wish to mislead you. The issue that Paul addressed was not that of "hats" or "hair," but that of "headship." The hats or the hair were the symptoms of the problem, but they were not the problem itself. The issue was a failure to understand biblical, male headship in the church, and this resulted in unacceptable worship in the church. Though many would disagree, I do not believe this passage teaches that women must wear hats to church. The passage does teach–much like 1 Timothy 2:9-15–that it is wrong for women to challenge male headship in the corporate setting of the church. Let us then consider this passage further.
The Commendation
Paul begins this section with a commendation for the Corinthians, "Now I praise you, brethren, that ye remember me in all things, and keep the ordinances, as I delivered them to you" (11:2). This commendation serves as the anaesthetic before the surgery. Paul commends them that they remembered him, and that they kept the ordinances that he had delivered to them. We might paraphrase it this way, "I commend you, brothers, for your continued keeping of the 'traditions' (authoritative teachings) that I taught you." Paul had instructed the Corinthians in the Word of God, and they continued to remember and, to some extent, to observe what he had taught them. But there was still a problem; their worship still needed help.
The principle here is simple: when we neglect apostolic teaching, a deformation in the church takes place. It is thus of the utmost importance that local churches "give attendance to reading, to exhortation, to doctrine" (1 Timothy 4:13). It is important that pastors "preach the word" and that they be "instant in season, out of season" to "reprove, rebuke, exhort with all longsuffering and doctrine" (2 Timothy 4:2). We must obey the apostolic "traditions" (i.e. those "traditions" that have been inscripturated) if we will have worship that is acceptable to God.
The Correction
The commendation is not all that Paul had for the Corinthians, however, and he begins the next verse with that all-important word of contrast, "but." "I praise you," he begins, "but I would have you know…"
The Principle Stated
Paul commences the correction by stating the principle of God-ordained headship, "But I would have you know, that the head of every man is Christ; and the head of the woman is the man; and the head of Christ is God" (11:3).
"The head of every man is Christ." What precisely does Paul mean by "every man"? Is he referring to "every man" in the church? Possibly, for we know that Christ is "the head over all things to the church" (Ephesians 1:22). Is he speaking of "every man" in the world? This is also possible, for Christ has been given "all power…in heaven and in earth" (Matthew 28:18). Thus, He has authority over every man in the world. But because he is speaking of local church worship, I would imagine that he is speaking of "every man" in the church.
The next part is clearer, "and the head of the woman is the man." Paul here is probably not speaking of Adam and Eve, where Adam (the man) was appointed as the head of Eve (the woman). Possibly, he is speaking of the marriage relationship: "and the head of the wife is the husband." Or he might be speaking of male headship in the church: that women must submit to male leadership in the church. Regardless, he is clearly speaking to the issue of headship.
The concluding words are plainest of all, "and the head of Christ is God." Here, we have a reference to the economy of the Trinity. Whilst each Person of the Godhead is fully God, there is a willing submission between the Godhead. The submission of the Son ("Christ") to the Father ("God") is here highlighted. This principle is important because it shows that, whilst there is no difference of equality between Father and Son, there is certainly a differentiation between their roles. In the same way, men and women have equal worth, but there is an expected differentiation of roles between the two.
Thus, whatever headship is, it is not demeaning. That is, the helper is of no less value than the head. The two are equal–each created in God's image–but there is also a created distinction explicit in Scripture that must be honoured. Obviously, there was confusion over this in Corinth, and the corporate worship of the church was showing the effects.
We must be sure to honour this principle that God has laid out so clearly in Scripture. The world, as God intended, is patriarchal, and so is the church.
The Problem Addressed
The problem might be poetically described in this way, "To cover or not to cover: that is the question." As noted above, the actual problem was one of headship in the church, but the symptoms were revealed in a distinct way:
4Every man praying or prophesying, having his head covered, dishonoureth his head. 5But every woman that prayeth or prophesieth with her head uncovered dishonoureth her head: for that is even all one as if she were shaven. 6For if the woman be not covered, let her also be shorn: but if it be a shame for a woman to be shorn or shaven, let her be covered. 7For a man indeed ought not to cover his head, forasmuch as he is the image and glory of God: but the woman is the glory of the man. 8For the man is not of the woman; but the woman of the man. 9Neither was the man created for the woman; but the woman for the man. 10For this cause ought the woman to have power on her head because of the angels. 11Nevertheless neither is the man without the woman, neither the woman without the man, in the Lord. 12For as the woman is of the man, even so is the man also by the woman; but all things of God. 13Judge in yourselves: is it comely that a woman pray unto God uncovered? 14Doth not even nature itself teach you, that, if a man have long hair, it is a shame unto him? 15But if a woman have long hair, it is a glory to her: for her hair is given her for a covering.
(1 Corinthians 11:4-15)
As you can see, the issue was one of "covering" and "uncovering." The word "covered" literally means "down over." The men were expected to pray or prophesy "uncovered," whilst the women were expected to do so "covered." The question is, what is meant by "covered" and "uncovered"? Is Paul speaking of wearing a shawl or hat to church? Is he perhaps saying that women must have long hair and men must have short hair? Is the covering simply a metaphor for being under authority? Let's see if we can find the answers together.
Whatever the covering is specifically, to be improperly covered (or uncovered) is to dishonour one's head. A covered man "dishonoureth his head" and an uncovered woman "dishonoureth her head." The "head" of the man and woman has already been established: the "head" of the man is Christ and the "head" of the woman is the man. Thus, for a man to pray "covered" is to dishonour Christ, and for a woman to pray "uncovered" is to dishonour the man (her husband). The dishonouring here is a violation of both person and principle. Simply put, a man praying with his head "covered" dishonours Christ because it points to a role reversal in the church leadership.
The issue is a serious one, for to reject male headship is to assume male headship. "6For if the woman be not covered, let her also be shorn: but if it be a shame for a woman to be shorn or shaven, let her be covered. 7For a man indeed ought not to cover his head, forasmuch as he is the image and glory of God: but the woman is the glory of the man." In that culture, prostitutes shaved their heads. Thus, for a woman to reject male headship, as manifested in her appearance, was as bad as her becoming a prostitute!
Allow me to paraphrase Paul's words here to the women in the church, "If you reject or dishonour male headship then go all the way and make yourself look like a man. On the other hand, if you realise that it is shameful to take on the appearance of a man then show respect to the man (i.e. to his headship)."
There are no half measures here: it is all or nothing. If a woman desires to be a feminist, then she may as well go all the way and become a man. If, on the other hand, a woman has the appearance of submission, then she must show submission.
Paul goes on to give the biblical foundation for male headship:
7For a man indeed ought not to cover his head, forasmuch as he is the image and glory of God: but the woman is the glory of the man. 8For the man is not of the woman; but the woman of the man. 9Neither was the man created for the woman; but the woman for the man. 10For this cause ought the woman to have power on her head because of the angels.
(1 Corinthians 11:7-10)
Woman was created both from and for man. But it is important to note that woman was created from and for man, not man from and for woman. Therefore, it is biblically wrong for the man to be in submission to the woman, both in the home and in the church. It is thus Scripturally wrong for women to display headship over, or even equality of headship with, men. And it is wrong for men to appear to be in submission to women.
It should be noted that both men and women are the very image of God (Genesis 1:26-27). Nevertheless, man is the glory of God, for they reflect in a special way what God can make from Himself. Woman is the glory of man, for she reflects what God can make from him. And as she submits to male leadership, she brings glory to God; but to reject male headship is to bring glory neither to the man nor to God.
Paul appeals, as he does in 1 Timothy 2:13-14, to the order of creation: since man was created first and woman second, there is a clear differentiation between the two. Man is the head, and woman is the helper. This distinction, says Paul, must be manifest in corporate worship, as well as in the home.
Paul now brings his argument to a "head" (pun intended!) with a rather strange-sounding statement, "For this cause ought the woman to have power on her head because of the angels." Or, as the esv puts it, "That is why the wife ought to have a symbol of authority on her head, because of the angels." Paul probably has a few things in mind with regard to "the angels" as he writes these words.
First, the Bible seems to indicate that angels were present at the creation of man. God spoke to Job of "the morning stars" and "the sons of God" (i.e. the angels) who "sang together" and "shouted for joy" when "the foundations of the earth" were "fastened" and "the corner stone thereof" was "laid" (Job 38:4-7). It seems, then, that the angels saw the created order. They saw God created man first, and then woman. The angels know how authority should work, even if we often miss it!
Second, the angels know from experience what happens when roles are reversed. "And the angels which kept not their first estate, but left their own habitation, he hath reserved in everlasting chains under darkness unto the judgment of the great day" (Jude 6). "For if God spared not the angels that sinned, but cast them down to hell, and delivered them into chains of darkness, to be reserved unto judgement" (2 Peter 2:4). The angels know the results of rebelling against God's authority and thus they must cringe when they see this same rebellion in the life of the church.
Third, the angels observe the church to the glory of God. "The angels desire to look into" the grace of God that is manifest in the church (1 Peter 1:12; cf. Ephesians 3:10). Angels will never experience grace themselves–those angels who sinned were immediately doomed, and there is no hope of grace for them–and thus angels look with great intent to the church to see the outworking of that grace in our lives.
Fourth, we are told that angels attend the corporate worship of the church. Every time a church gathers to worship, she gathers with "an innumerable company of angels" as well as "God the Judge of all," "the spirits of just men made perfect" and "Jesus, the mediator of the new covenant" (Hebrews 12:22-24). Thus, the angels see when God's order is not observed in the corporate worship of the church.
Dear Christian, worship matters! It is important that we worship God, and that we worship Him in the manner that He has prescribed. How can someone profess faith in Christ who cares not a whit about the corporate worship of the church? "I don't need the church: I have my own personal quiet time." The Bible knows no such thing! If you do not worship corporately, it is highly doubtful that you are worshipping privately!
The esv speaks of "a symbol of authority" on the woman's head. Whilst this gives the sense, the words "a symbol of" are supplied by the translators; they are not found in the Greek text. The kjv gives a more direct translation: the woman is to have "power [authority] on her head." There really is no debate: women are to show deference to male headship in the church. Show me a church where no respect is shown to male headship, and I will show you a church that does not worship God–regardless of the rituals that take place there!
There is, however, a caution to be uttered, "11Nevertheless neither is the man without the woman, neither the woman without the man, in the Lord. 12For as the woman is of the man, even so is the man also by the woman; but all things of God." Lest men become chauvinistic, Paul adds that there is equality of dignity and mutual dependence between men and women. It must be remembered that the context here is the church. We have a tendency to take matters to extremes, but Paul will not allow that here. Whilst God has appointed male leadership in the local church, we must also remember that men cannot do it alone. There is a God-ordained partnership between men and women in the church, for the extension of God's kingdom. We will examine this partnership in future studies.
Paul concludes with some sanctified common sense, which really settles the matter, "13Judge in yourselves: is it comely that a woman pray unto God uncovered? 14Doth not even nature itself teach you, that, if a man have long hair, it is a shame unto him? 15But if a woman have long hair, it is a glory to her: for her hair is given her for a covering."
It is as if Paul is saying, "Use your common sense. Forget that I am an apostle, and make the call for yourself." "Everyone" recognises that certain hairstyles depict either masculinity or femininity. It is a "shame," a "disgrace" for a man to have a feminine appearance, but it is a glorious thing for a woman to look truly feminine. We should note that Paul does not tell us here how long is "long." He does not say, "It is a shame for a man's hair to touch his ears." His point is not the length of hair; it is that it is a disgrace for men to look feminine. In corporate worship, as in the rest of society, God expects that there be a difference between the sexes, which points to the headship-helper dynamic.
It is interesting that God has put into our fibre this principle of nature. Hair goes through three stages in a person's life: the growth stage, the rest stage and the recession stage. Testosterone speeds the recession stage; oestrogen slows it (and allows hair to grow faster). Thus, it is far more common to see bald men than it is to see bald women. Paul probably did not know all about testosterone and oestrogen but his point is clear: nature teaches us something about the distinction between men and women.
By the way, the answer to the question posed above of the nature of the covering is perhaps answered here. What is the "covering" of which Paul speaks? He is probably referring to hair, not to hats or shawls. He is not teaching that women must wear hats to church. Instead, he is arguing that, just as there is naturally a distinction in appearance between men and women, so there must be a distinction of roles between men and women in the church. It is shameful for a woman to pray in the corporate worship service of the church if she has an ungodly attitude to the (male) leadership of that church. And it is a shame for men (husbands) to do so if they allow women (their wives) to have that attitude!
In Corinth, the attitude of the women in the church was being publicly displayed in their appearance. In that culture, the way one wore one's hair said something about the type of person that one was. Loose hair spoke of loose morals; thus, it was actually a "shame" for a woman in the Corinthian church to wear her hair loose to church. For a woman to do so would be to identify herself with the ungodly in her appearance, precisely because she harboured an ungodly attitude in her heart.
The Conclusion
Paul concludes his argument in the strongest way possible, "But if any man seem to be contentious, we have no such custom, neither the churches of God" (11:16). "Enough said! This principle is universal: egalitarians, be silent!"
Women at worship are not to be different than women at home. They are to be submissive to male headship. The woman's entire deportment should manifest this disposition. She should embrace her femininity and resist all temptation towards masculinity.
Of course, a question will arise at this point: what about culture? After all, various cultures have various dress and appearance standards. Is it then different in different cultures, or do Paul's words transcend culture. In reply, I would encourage you to apply two tests. First, ask what does Scripture address? Second, ask what does nature address? If Scripture and nature address an issue–as in this passage–then we cannot argue that it is cultural. Such issue transcend cultural boundaries, and are binding on every church in every age.
The principle is simple: if neither Scripture nor nature addresses it, it remains within the "jurisdiction" of culture. To a large extent, dress codes and appearances lie within this domain. However, what Scripture does speak very clearly to is the matter of male headship. The Bible knows nothing of women leading men in public worship, and thus the "legitimacy" of such a practice is not the realm of culture. Scripture has spoken: we are simply to obey what God has said.
I bring this study to a close by highlighting three essential observations. First, I wish to highlight the principle of headship. When it comes to leadership in the local church, patriarchy must be upheld. That is, men are to lead the church's worship; women are to submit to that leadership and learn from it. We ought not to raise silly objections at this point. "Yes, we are for male headship, but we are against wife abuse." Those issues are apples and oranges: completely unrelated. Biblical headship does not promote abuse of women; to the contrary, it promotes security of women. When a church understands the principle of patriarchy, there is great freedom to worship God together when the church gathers.
Second, I wish to highlight the priority of worship. Again, male leadership is vital to this, for it is male leadership that God has ordained to guide the church's worship. Biblical worship, then, requires biblical men. Christian men, let us determine that we will be biblical men, in order that our churches may truly worship God in spirit and in truth.
Third, I wish to highlight the responsibility of stewardship. Once again, the church is "the pillar and ground of the truth" (1 Timothy 3:15). The truth has been once committed to the church, and we are to earnestly contend for that truth (Jude 3). If we relegate headship in the church to women, we have abandoned the truth that God delivered to us. And that is to fail in our stewardship. This ought never to take place in the church of Jesus Christ.
These three principles are intimately connected. Only as biblical headship is upheld in the church will biblical worship be offered to God, and only then will the church be seen to be protecting the stewardship of the truth that has been given to her by God.
Worship must be acceptable for stewardship to be profitable. This requires biblical headship. Indeed, this is no mere academic truth, but one that is vital to the protection of the church's great stewardship. Let us then understand and implement biblical headship in our churches to the glory of God.


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It's something of a testament to Watchmen's resiliency and resonance that it continues to polarize the comics community over 30 years after its original publication. When it first dropped on the comics world like a nuclear bomb in 1986, it was deemed an instant classic by fans and critics alike. Universally praised for infusing the genre of superhero comics with a level of storytelling sophistication and complexity never before seen in the form, Watchmen creators Alan Moore and Dave Gibbons attained near-godhood in the eyes of a jaded fandom desperate for something more layered and mature. And yet, over three decades later, the series' stock has fallen noticeably in the esteem of even its most rabid boosters.
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Along with Frank Miller's The Dark Knight Returns, Watchmen has been deemed responsible for an undeniable trend of dark, gritty imitators that neglected to delve beneath the murky surface of either series. With talk of a new R-rated TV series in development at HBO under the guidance of Damon Lindelof recently lighting up the online community, we had to wonder if such a project is even viable. There are ample reasons for and against bringing Watchmen to the small screen, so we thought we'd list them for you and let you be the judge.
SPOILER ALERT! Spoilers ahead for numerous stories published by DC Comics.
When it arrived on shelves in 1986, it was immediately evident that Watchmen wasn't a comic book meant for kids. Boasting vivid scenes of gory violence and sexual content, the comic blatantly targeted a previously untapped pool of mature readers desperate for a story that would awaken palates deadened by decades of simplistic storytelling and kiddy content. Moore and Gibbons fashioned an emotionally complex world where violent action had actual consequences.
They exposed the all-too human flaws of their masked vigilantes, breaking down the archetype of the superhero into a form that truly mirrored the world outside of our windows. There's no way a Watchmen TV show couldn't be R-rated and no better home than HBO for a series featuring so many scenes of violent depravity. To do otherwise would be to dilute the source material beyond recognition or forgiveness.
As we noted in our intro, Watchmen has fallen dramatically in the esteem of many fans and critics. Although heralded for its innovative storytelling and exceptional world-building, the series can no longer rest on the laurels of its "Time Magazine Best 100 Novels" status. In recent years, the series has been identified as a flashpoint for a seemingly endless parade of unnecessarily violent heroes and books more intent on gritty spectacle than structural integrity. In this, many comics missed the whole point of Watchmen.
The series wasn't simply about creating a superhero comic for adults. Rather, it was intended to showcase the limitless storytelling opportunities of a marginalized artistic medium by using its unique mechanics and vocabulary. There is a very real danger that a mainstream TV series would fall into the same trap, propagating a watered-down adaptation that eschews sophistication for gratuitous spectacle.
The original Watchmen comic was a deeply layered mystery with several subplots that stretched back decades in its in-story continuity. The motivations of characters like Rorschach, the Comedian and Doctor Manhattan were explored through rich backstories that had lasting repercussions in the present day. Moore and Gibbons manipulated time and space to create a multi-layered plot full of red herrings and unforeseen revelations, each of which pushed the story to its inevitable climax.
In his 2009 film adaptation, Zack Snyder tried but failed to untangle the comic's many intertwined subplots, fighting an unwinnable fight against the clock (which is kind of ironic when you think about it). What he needed was more time and space to let his story breathe, a challenge easily surmountable on the small screen, due to television's episodic nature.
Despite its focus on character development and world-building, there is also a fair amount of good ol' fashioned comic book spectacle in Watchmen. This is a story that takes place during at least two different time periods and on two different planets. Doctor Manhattan's Martian clockwork fortress alone would bankrupt most TV shows in record time. The budget necessary to bring Watchmen to the small screen would likely eclipse that of Game of Thrones.
The special effects alone would cost an astronomical amount, to say nothing of the period set pieces — and while CGI has come a long way in recent years, fueling dozens of engrossing superhero TV shows, the cartoony effects of The Flash just wouldn't cut it for Watchmen's more mature sensibilities. HBO (or any other cable network) would be taking a huge financial risk producing a show of Watchmen's potential size and scope.
One of the ways in which Zach Snyder's Watchmen movie excelled was in his use of music to enhance the viewing experience and add layers to his fictional world. In this way he actually added to Moore and Gibbon's original work by a infusing it with an auditory soundscape that evoked the story's anti-establishment revolutionary underpinnings.
Recent genre TV shows such as Luke Cage and The Handmaid's Tale have shown how a well-appointed soundtrack can amplify and deepen the audience's connection to the story and characters. Who among hasn't imagined what it would be like if our favorite book or comic included a musical component? With its diverse settings tied to the nostalgia of several different time periods, a topical Watchmen soundtrack could be truly epic.
One of the ways in which Moore and Gibbons set Watchmen apart from contemporary works was including several additional pages of supplemental prose material at the end of each issue. These telling postscripts helped broaden readers' understanding of the series' complex fictional world by using book excerpts, psych files and magazine articles to add depth to major characters' backstories and provide details of the history of Watchmen's mystery men.
Additionally, the comic-within-a-comic "Tales of the Black Freighter" thematically echoed major storylines of the main plot; at different times mirroring the journeys of Rorschach, Doctor Manhattan and Ozymandias. Even with the added room a television series would afford writers (unavailable to Snyder for his film adaptation), it's doubtful that a Watchmen TV show could approach the level of detailed verisimilitude of its print counterpart.
One of the major criticisms of Zack Snyder's film was the uneven casting. While actors like Carla Gugino, Jackie Earle Haley and Jeffrey Dean Morgan tore up the screen in their respective roles (Silk Spectre I, Rorschach and the Comedian), other characters fell incredibly flat. Granted, the superhero movie hadn't quite come into its own in 2009 but that doesn't absolve the film adaptation from a certain lack of consistent performances.
The success of movies like The Avengers, Guardians of the Galaxy and Wonder Woman has proven more resilient than studios could have hoped, allowing them to attract top Hollywood talent. The casting possibilities are endless for a property of Watchmen's notoriety. Actors like Jon Bernthal, Danai Guira and Krysten Ritter have built successful careers upon a foundation of stellar turns in genre roles. A show like Watchmen could attract similar talent to easily put it over the top with fans.
One of the main drawbacks of Watchmen that could potentially prevent it from resonating with a wider TV audience is its lack of characters with redeeming qualities. We can all agree that in most cases flawed characters are more interesting than flawless characters. That's what makes Batman or Spider-Man more relatable to most readers than Superman.
But in Watchmen, virtually the entire cast is so unlikeable (save perhaps Nite Owl II and Silk Spectre II), it might be impossible for a mainstream TV audience to connect with them. If you think we're splitting hairs here, then consider a show like AMC's Feed the Beast, which featured characters so lacking in redeeming qualities it was killed after a single season. If people can't find a way to like your characters, they won't tune in. It's that simple.
In 2009, director Zack Snyder valiantly attempted to adapt Watchmen to the big screen. A herculean task that required substantial re-imagining of the source material, it became clear upon its release that something was missing from the film version. With its extensive cast of characters that spans several historical eras, much of the foundational work laid out in the years leading up to the book's in-story present was lost in Snyder's movie.
Each character in the comic possesses a robust, deeply-layered backstory that was nearly impossible to explore in one installment. While Snyder and writers David Hayter and Alex Tse did their best by the source material, many of the characters lacked the emotional context so prevalent in the comics. A multi-season series would address this major issue easily, allowing writers to plumb the depths of each character without undue compression due to time constraints.
By now, everybody knows how much Alan Moore despises film adaptations of his comics work. The miserly old sorcerer maintains his comics work is specifically created for the medium in which it was originally published. He considers the form in all of its aspects and creates stories specifically for the medium. If he wanted to create a film, he would have.
And let's not forget the ownership controversy surrounding Watchmen. Moore has always felt he and co-creator Dave Gibbons were ripped off by DC Comics. In either case, Moore always preferred his comics to remain comics and yet another adaptation would just be a slap in the face to a respected creator who's already endured enough insult. Should Moore's feelings even matter in the case of a new adaptation? Maybe not, legally speaking, but let's not forget, without him, there wouldn't be a property to adapt in the first place.
As we've seen in recent months and years, there is an immense amount of spin off potential embedded in Watchmen. As DC pushes ever closer to welding the Watchmen universe to the main DCU, it becomes abundantly clear, whatever Alan Moore might think, that there are tons of potential stories bleeding out of the core series. Publishing events such as Before Watchmen delved deeper into the Moore and Gibbons gritty mythology, providing new insight into the events leading up to the original series with all-new stories by a stable of all-star creators.
Similarly, a television series wouldn't have to be limited to the original twelve-issue series but could branch out into new territory, exploring the origins of the modern team or traveling back in time to chronicle the beginnings of the Minutemen. Individual characters could also be spun off into their own series or specials. If Fraser could do it, why not Rorschach?
In the original series, Ozymandias succeeds in averting nuclear catastrophe by forcing the world's superpowers to unite after a fake alien invasion destroys half of New York City. Knowing such comic-booky ending wouldn't play well to a movie-going audience, Zack Snyder neatly sidestepped the issue by pinning the destruction on Doctor Manhattan. It was a justifiable compromise that preserved the thematic tone of the source material without alienating viewers who might never have read a comic book in their lives, never mind the original Watchmen series.
However, this still leaves the writers of a Watchmen TV series in a nasty creative bind. A fake alien invasion might still marginalize a mainstream audience, no matter how far comics literacy has progressed in recent years, while recycling Snyder's solution just seems like a cheap copout. The truth is Watchmen's ending could only ever occur in a comic book, while anything less would likely seem inadequate.
Recent hit TV shows like Stranger Things have capitalized heavily on the public's insatiable passion for nostalgia. A property such as Watchmen is well-positioned to leverage this trend to its benefit thanks to its 1980s setting. Everything from music to costume design plays into our collective desire to connect with the pop culture touchstones of our youth. Unlike Stranger Things, Watchmen hits several different important historical periods, allowing it to connect with a wider demographic.
Snyder's film attempted to jump on the nostalgia bandwagon but the innate constraints of its running time created a stilted pace that felt more jarring than inviting. A television series would allow writers to indulge in entire flashback episodes that came to life as something considerably more than a montage of static tableaux. Audiences could follow the history of Watchmen from its birth in the '40s, through the turbulent '70s to the mid-'80s without feeling rushed.
At the end of the day, a Watchmen television series might simply be a case of "just because you can, doesn't mean you should." Isn't that what we've been building up to in this polarized list? Do the financial gains of producing a television series based on Watchmen really outweigh the considerable risks? Only time will tell—and that's if the series even gets produced.
In this era of incessant remakes and adaptations, we can't help but wonder if the millions of dollars and countless man hours it would take to bring a live action Watchmen TV series to the small screen wouldn't be better invested in creating something new. In the comics world, Watchmen still represents the high water mark of ingenuity and innovation. It will always be considered a classic of the form. Can the same be said of a TV series? It seems highly unlikely. And yet…
…the time might just be right for a property as subversive and revolutionary as Watchmen to hit the mainstream. In an increasingly unpredictable and tumultuous global political climate as the one we're mired in now, a television series that forces us to challenge our preconceived notions of right and wrong might resonate far more deeply than anyone realizes. Is Ozymandias' willingness to pull the greatest practical joke of all time any more despicably farcical than the current events clogging our news feeds today?
The goal of any great work of fiction is to illuminate some aspect of the human condition in a way we've never seen or considered before. If there was ever a time that such an important message needed to be brought to a wider audience, it's now. And if the time is now, what better way to do so than by bringing television's millions of viewers to bear?
Is adapting Watchmen an exercise in futility or do you think now's the time for an HBO series? Let us know in the comments!


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Three "Blind" Senators: See How They Run!
As reported:
The Senate's GOP leadership won agreement on the legislation from Democrats, who didn't even show up Sunday for the voice vote that took less than two minutes.
With Sen. Mel Martinez, R-Fla., presiding, the compromise Schiavo bill passed on a voice vote in a chamber empty of senators save for Majority Leader Bill Frist, R-Tenn., and John Warner, R-Va.
Click here for my tribute to these "blind" Senators, who willingly interfere in our Justice System, denying a spouse the right to provide appropriate "directives" for the care of their loved one.


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When a non-resident of a Canadian province purchases goods or services and takes possession of them in the province, the provincial sales tax is charged. There are a few exceptions (such as motor vehicles or aircraft) in some provinces.
When taxable goods are purchased by a non-resident and shipped by the vendor to a destination outside of the province, the sales tax of the province from which the goods are shipped will not be charged. The sales tax of the destination province may be charged, if the seller has a business presence in that province.


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Favorite Duck Store Finds for HER
Kick your Oregon Game Day Fashion up a notch with these Duck Store Finds!
Let's face it ladies, we love the game but we also love to look amazing watching it! Thankfully, Ducks fans have, by far, the BEST game day fashions available. Oh! And the most color options in the country (not that we are biased or anything).
To help you plan your Oregon Football season wardrobe, we thought we'd take a trip to check out this season's favorite finds at The Duck Store, everyone's favorite stop for the best Oregon gear.
If you live in or near Eugene, Portland or Bend, you should have no problem finding your local brick and morter. Out of state? Don't worry, you can find everything online at uoduckstore.com.
- Razor Tank by Nike
There's no better time than now to grab this tank! It's still September so that means you'll likely be tailgating in the sun for another week. . .or three. And hey! You can always throw a cardigan or cute jacket over it when it starts cooling down!
2. The Grey Sweatshirt
3. The Jersey
No Oregon Gear collection is complete without your favorite player's jersey. This year's top seller is of course #21, but no one will judge if you snag #8 too!
4. The T-shirt
One of many, many cute tees this season. We LOVE the sleeves! Jersey-esque, but fitted! #Winning
5. The Blanket Scarf
Plaid. Scarf + Blanket? Enough said.
6. The Shawl
This is a MUST have! Shawls with patterns are one of this fall's hottest style trends and this shawl is guaranteed to be coloring the stands at Autzen.
7. Leggings, Leggings and More Leggings
Oh man! There are about nine million styles of leggings all over The Duck Store (OK, we're exaggerating, but still. . .). Although you could go conservative with a solid color, why WOULDN'T you represent with these Duck face ones??
8. Adorable stuff for the kids (or for the kid at heart)!
Ok, so not "fashion" but we couldn't resist including these fun treasures for the kids. An Autzen lunch pale!? Yes Please! And seriously? I dare you to find ONE kid fan (or adult fan) who doesn't want a Marcus Mariota miniature action figure!


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Ilana Salama Ortar
Ilana Salama Ortar was born in Alexandria, Egypt. In the early 1950s her family was forced to leave Egypt with a one-way pass (laissez-passer). En route to Israel they passed through a transit camp known as the camp of the Jews. The fact of having been expelled from her home town, in addition to her family's ancestral heritage – offspring of Spain's expelled Jews who then wandered across Europe via Hebron (Palestine) before reaching Alexandria – she has a sharpened sensitivity towards issues of forced Displacement, in terms of Uprooting, Refugeeism, Immigra- tion & Exile.
Her art projects (Civic Performance Art) are intercultural performative installations that focus on transition, migra- tion, mobility, and memory, particularly concerning zones of con ict (warzones, occupied territories, or the ghet- toisation of segments of populations living in suburbs), and their consequences for individuals and groups, cities, and landscapes. Those art projects consist of encounters with the public, participatory video & sound installations, drawings, paintings, photograms, documentary lms, stage design models and architectural structures.
The artist has extensive experience in exhibiting and publishing on this topic. She has exhibited in New York (The Drawing Centre), Paris (École nationale supérieure des beaux-arts de Paris), Marseille (European Capital of Culture, MP13; ESADMM, École supérieure d'art & design), Lyon (Biennial of contemporary art), Jerusalem (solo exhibition at Israel Museum) and Tel Aviv (solo exhibition at the Tel Aviv Museum of Art) amongst others. Her research mono- graph The Camp of the Jews, is about art, culture, memorial heritage and Civic Performance Art.
Her works have a place in the public collections of multiple museums: the Metropolitan Museum of Art (NY); Gug- genheim Museum of Art (NY); Brooklyn Museum of Art (NY); Philadelphia Museum of Art; Museum of Fine Arts, Hous- ton (Texas); Bibliotheque nationale, (Paris); Stedelijk Museum (Amsterdam); Den Haag Gemeente Museum, The Hague; The Israel Museum (Jerusalem) and the Tel Aviv Museum of Art.
Berlin Diary (Photograms).
The writings we nd in Urban Traces – Illana Salama Ortar's intimate notebook –continue the accounts she has made whilst exploring cities, this time Berlin.The writings of the notebook, as well as her drawings since 1987, provide a form of mental and linguistic grounding for the artist.
She explores, collects, and then acts on a daily basis by creating frag- mented representations which emerge as relics; drawings which take from, or undo, the thread of the original frames. Jacques Derrida wrote:
I already admired, as I told you, your rst Urban Traces. Today, I stand riveted before this new series. Riveted before its movement, yet car- ried away motionlessly in the whirlwind of the melodic cell (a sort of Zim-Zum that engenders, layer upon layer, nothing more than its own archive, not its memory, but the archival trace of its erasure). What is extraordinary is that these drawings are not inscribed on – or not erased from – the substrate, the supporting surface. Rather they emerge from the substrate itself, from its most intimate seismic tremor.
The photogram involves working directly on paper, and on the image in the dark room – which becomes an expe- rimental laboratory. The combination of acid and light reacts on the photographic paper, each page becoming a unique piece which sees a recasting of the graphic images in Urban Traces: reproduced in black and white nega- tives; drawings carried out directly onto the new layers. The process accentuates their very value as images, and returns the images to the artist – a new exuberance to their imaginary function.


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Oaks and Willows Trail is a 11.9 mile moderately trafficked out and back trail located near Ash Fork, Arizona that offers scenic views and is good for all skill levels. The trail is primarily used for hiking, walking, nature trips, and birding and is best used from March until November. Dogs are also able to use this trail.
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This trail is in the Juniper Mesa Wilderness. The vegetation varied so much on this trail it felt like three trails in one. It begins with a moderate ascent, followed by some steep switchbacks that take you up to the Mesa. On the Mesa you will travel north a long stretch of level trail before dropping down into a canyon. Once in the canyon the long stretch is dominated by ponderosas until you reach the parking for the other end of the trail. The long stretches up in the Mesa and down in the Canyon were unvaried so they seemed very long. Overall this is a beautiful hike. But even more so was the VERY scenic drive to get there which was more inspiring to me than the trail itself. I included some photos while en route.


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My Favorite Place to Go…
July 22, 2007 at 10:33 am (Poems)
I Lost My Heart To You…
July 21, 2007 at 1:45 pm (Goa)
Its been over a year that i have been here in Kuwait, and like a lot of other goans who are away from home, am missing Goa a lot. All Goans will surely agree that theres no other place like Goa anywhere in the world, after all… Home is where the heart is…
Esnips……The place to be.
July 21, 2007 at 12:04 pm (Resources)
I am a total internet person, i cannot imagine not being logged on or having access to the net. I am lucky that i am in the IT field and so this necessitates that i have access to the internet. Being disconnected from the internet is like being disconnected from the world…
Video Jug – Life Explained. On Film
July 19, 2007 at 9:15 am (Tips and Tricks)
I came across this site about a month ago, and boy was i glad i found it. The site is literally what the topic says…Life is explained in the form of videos. The site has various videos ranging from topics relating to Health, Medicine, Jobs, Environment, Food and Drinks, Beauty hints, Education, Family and Parenting, Safety and Survival, Technology and Gadgets… etc.
A Walk in the Clouds
July 18, 2007 at 11:57 am (Movies)
Call it Romanticism or just a movie buff (of which i am neither actually) but one movie which is very hard to forget is "A Walk in the Clouds". Produced in the year 1995, by the Zucker brothers, staring Keeanu Reeves and Aitana Sánchez-Gijón as the main casts.
My Very First Post
July 18, 2007 at 9:22 am (General)
Hey all, was thinking of owning a blog for a very long time now and I always put it off for later, until now when a friend finally helped me set up one. I intend posting everyday stuff out here, things i come across, things that have been recommended to me by others, funny stuff to bring on smile on a lousy day, useful tips (if i come across any) but mostly indolent wanderings of my mind.


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I was away for a long weekend and wasn't able to post these photos last week. I think Bev has been waiting to send me new photos until I used these. So here they are and Bev, send me some new ones!
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The AFS-Method is the result of qualitative and quantitative, empirical, educational research. This multisensory method, which development has been made possible by interdisciplinary co-operation, is based on the scientific knowledge that improvement of the writing, reading and calculating skills of dyslexic/ dyscalculic individuals solely by working on the symptoms is not possible.
Therefore, in order to counteract intermittent attention deficits in writing, reading and/ or calculating, the areas of attention, and further, function or sensory perception, must be honed with regard to symptomatology in order to counteract cognitive errors and enable directed assistance.
The method should be viewed as integrated, because the combination of prescribed structure and elective portions allow for this assistance to concentrate completely on the individual child's problems. It is open to outside suggestions and improvements, all of the components are complementary and cooperative, so that the child receives the best possible help.
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As a result of differentiated attention, the dyslexic child cannot achieve according to expectation regarding symbols and characters. Many mistakes occur because the thought and action processes are not working together in cooperation. As a result, so-called perception errors occur, which are viewed by laymen as spelling errors. Coordination of thought and simultaneous action is a primary goal. The affected individual must be made aware that he can work at this problem, and therefore an intensive discussion is necessary. The affected individual must rely strongly on willpower in order to bring his thought process under better control.
Attention training is designed to utilize several positive exercises, such as autogenous training, flights of fantasy, relaxation music, skill exercises, etc.
It is only important that a respective child is receptive to one of these exercises. It is also important to frequently talk with the child about any problems regarding his attention capability involving symbols or characters.
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Functions, sensory perceptions, also known as partial performances, are different in dyslexic children. They have different perceptions, very fast thought processes, which hinder them at accurate writing, reading or calculating. These children require more time to deal with symbols without difficulty, and essentially they are learning more complicated word pictures or calculation processes.
It is important to know which sensory perceptions are differentiated, because in no way should this be construed to mean that all subareas are affected. Further, it is important to be aware that not all sensory perceptions can be trained and improved simultaneously but, rather, one subarea after another.
In that regard, functional exercises with and without symbols are provided. The level of difficulty of the exercises must be selected on an individual basis according to the child's condition. These should not be either too demanding or too simple, and should provide enough of a sense of achievement, so that the child does not lose his sense of enjoyment in the training. Every meaningful exercise can be applied within the framework of the functional training!
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Symptomatic training consists of working on the mistakes. Dyslexic/dyscalculic children also learn writing, reading and calculating through practice. It is important, however, that the learning and absorption occur slowly and steadily, and coordinate with increasing attention capability and sharpening sensory perceptions. This learning must involve all of the senses. The dyslexic/dyscalculic child comprehends most easily by handling things. One should therefore make it possible for him to see letters and word pictures as three-dimensional. Many words, in fact, can be memorized in a conventional manner in which children write them on a board or in an exercise notebook. But it is usually the simple, so-called easy words which they are absolutely unable to retain. Here, lasting retention can be guaranteed only by precise word development. An individual list of problem words should be created for the child, and then this list is worked on continuously.
These words should be worked on in three stages:
Symptomatic training also includes special methods for reading and learning to calculate. It is especially important that the child be given enough time for learning writing, reading and calculating. In particular, high praise, even for small strides forward, is the best motivation.


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With a stay at Villa Eugenie in Paris (17th Arrondissement), you'll be a 5-minute drive from Parc Monceau and 9 minutes from Moulin Rouge. This 4-star hotel is 1.6 mi (2.6 km) from Galeries Lafayette and 3.2 mi (5.1 km) from Eiffel Tower.
Make yourself at home in one of the 41 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring minibars and plasma televisions. Complimentary wireless Internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with bathtubs or showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include safes and desks, as well as phones with free international calls.
Make use of convenient amenities, which include complimentary wireless Internet access and concierge services.
Take advantage of the hotel's 24-hour room service. Buffet breakfasts are available daily for a fee.
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Featured amenities include express check-in, express check-out, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby.
Property Policies
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy. Government-issued photo identification and a credit card or cash deposit are required at check-in for incidental charges. Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges. Special requests cannot be guaranteed. No onsite parking is available.
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Please note, there is important information about this property to know before you arrive.
National Rating
This property has received its official star rating from the French Tourism Development Agency, ATOUT France.
Know Before You Go
- The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
The following fees and deposits are charged by the property at time of service, check-in, or check-out.
- Fee for buffet breakfast: EUR 14.50 per person (approximately)
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
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You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property:
- A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 2.53 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 18 years of age.
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- -24-hour front desk
- -Safe-deposit box at front desk
- -Breakfast available (surcharge)
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Adding and editing items in the MLS can be daunting. However, it's not only important to learn how to add and edit listings, but how do it the right way to benefit you and your clients. This blog will focus on tips for adding new listings, as well as their supplemental documents and photos.
Adding a New Listing
To add a new listing, select the Add/Edit tab on the top menu. Users can choose between three options for inputting a new listing: Fill From Tax, Fill from Existing Listing or Start with a Blank Listing.
- Fill From Tax - Search for information in the county tax record to auto populate data into your listing, and manually enter data not populated through Tax Records.
- Fill From Existing Listing - This option allows you to copy information from another agent's listing or your own listing, by using the MLS number or searching for the Cross Property listing.
- Start with a Blank Listing - This option can be used if a property has never been entered into the MLS or if it cannot be found in tax records.
Adding Documents and Photos
- Documents - Add documents to the listing by using the Upload Document link found in Other Options within the Add/Edit tab. If you have trouble uploading, you can fax the document to ABoR to upload for a $5.00 fee.
- Photos - To upload photos, select Manage Photos within Other Options. To copy photos from another listing, you must be the listing agent of the property. Simply select "Click Here" and import the photos. Hold down the CTL or CMD key (on an Apple device) to select several photos as once, or hold down the SHIFT or CMD key then click the first and last photo of the folder to select all photos at once.
Please note - You must submit a listing and obtain an MLS number before uploading photos or documents. The option to upload will not be visible until a listing has been created.
Editing Listings
- Edit your listing from the Matrix Home Screen using the My Listings shortcut.
- Alternatively, from the Add/Edit tab, all your listings can be found from the Quick Modify drop down.
- From the Modify listing screen you can edit the listing, finish entering data for an Incomplete listing, add an Open House, change the status of a listing, and add photos or documents.
- Use the Listing Compliance Check to run a report on Active listings to indicate if you have problems with the listing. Any errors will appear in red ink.
These are just a few tips for adding and editing MLS listings. For more information, including how to save an auto email, modify or track in Matrix, or if you need additional training documents, visit the Matrix Tips page on our website.


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Boston Ballet transforms fairy tales into dance
The Boston Ballet.
Wang Center, May 10, 8 pm.
By EMIL M. DABORA
THE BOSTON BALLET BROUGHT their season to an exuberant close with their performance of three Hans Christian Andersen fairy tales: "The Ice Maiden," "The Steadfast Tin Soldier" and "The Wild Swans." The use of ballet lends itself extremely well to the dreamy world of fairy tales, and this performance in particular displayed how the two art forms complement each other.
"The Ice Maiden" is the story of a boy who is traveling with his mother when the Ice Maiden captures them both. She claims the boy with a spell and disposes of the mother. The boy grows to manhood and is about to be married when the Ice Maiden returns to take him.
This was the most serious of the three stories, not so much in plot but rather in how it was presented. The characters' costumes were somber and far from elaborate. The choreography was smooth and flowing. The number of performances on stage was dynamic and ever-increasing, from mother and son, to the wedding scene, to the finale -- when the Ice Maiden returns, bringing forth a clan of ice people who fill the stage in a kaleidoscopic effect. The music, written by Stravinsky in 1928, brought the piece together into a cohesive whole.
The second story, "The Steadfast Tin Soldier," is a classic tale about a tin soldier who falls in love with a paper ballerina. The jealous jack-in-the-box pushes the soldier out a window where he falls into a paper boat, floats into a sewer, and is swallowed by a large fish. The family finds the soldier in their fish supper, and the soldier is reunited with his ballerina. A strong wind blows the dancer into the fireplace, and the soldier follows her.
Although the story is sad, it was presented in a comic light. The costumes were bright and cheery, and the dancers' motions were playful. The special effects were fantastic. They made the transition from the real world to the imaginary world of dolls and toys both smooth and fun. The giant fish was also quite a spectacle -- it was 40 feet high, and its mouth opened wide enough to swallow the tin soldier (Rolland Price). The paper ballerina (Jennifer Gelfand) danced beautifully to Bizet's music.
The world premiere of "The Wild Swans" was a fresh and creative depiction of the fairy tale. The story relates the tale of an evil stepmother who banishes her stepchildren, one daughter and eleven sons, turning the sons into swans. The sister must knit jackets out of nettles in order to transform her brothers back.
Compared with the other effects, the nettle-cloak was somewhat disappointing. It was poorly constructed and did not resemble nettles in the least.
The dancers portraying the brothers captured the motion of the flight of the swans with grace and splendor. There were times when there was no background or music, and only the pure motion of the swans filled the stage. The story had a happy ending and was a wonderful close to the program.
The evening was a tribute to one of the greatest storytellers of all time, and the Boston Ballet did Andersen justice. Through their transformation of bedtime stories into dance, the entire audience was connected and could share in the experience.