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One of the few major battles that is expected to occur in the starting lineup this summer will come at right tackle. All offseason long, the Falcons have worked fourth-year man Mike Johnson as the starting right tackle. He'll be pushed by second-year Lamar Holmes for the starting position.
Over the past few years with the few battles that have occurred along the offensive line, the player that starts camp as the starter has ended camp as the starter. It will be interesting to see if that remains the case again this year. When the Falcons released long-time incumbent Tyson Clabo, the expectation was that Holmes would be the top candidate to replace him. But the Falcons started OTAs with Johnson atop the depth chart.
Holmes is the stronger of the pair and the more athletic, but Johnson is a bit more polished. Holmes was considered a long-term project by myself when he was drafted a year ago, a player that likely needed more than a year before he could be asked to start effectively. His long-term value is clearly better than Johnson's going forward, who many feel is a better and more natural fit inside at guard. Johnson was originally drafted as insurance at the guard position in 2010 when both Justin Blalock and Harvey Dahl were entering their contract years.
Meanwhile, Holmes was insurance last year in case Sam Baker continued to struggle at left tackle. Baker came out and had arguably his best season in 2012, remaining healthy and being the Falcons most consistent blocker up front. Baker answered many of the questions about his ability with a strong effort against Aldon Smith in the NFC Championship game, earning himself a brand new, expensive market-value contract.
Baker won't be looking over his shoulder at the competition this summer. Instead all of the focus will be who will win the starting right tackle position. The loser will likely serve as the team's swing tackle. But the possibility that Holmes wins the job, could mean that Johnson could be moved inside to guard where he could compete for the starting job at right guard. But more than likely that will be Garrett Reynolds' job to lose, and unless he struggles this summer he's in prime position to open the season for the third year in the row atop the depth chart.
Another key battle will likely occur for the backup position behind Baker, where undrafted rookies Terren Jones and Ryan Schraeder are potentially competing for a roster spot. Given that Johnson is a more adept option at right tackle as opposed to being a player that can ideally play either spot, if Holmes wins the starting job, it increases the odds that the Falcons keep one of the young tackles to fill out their depth chart. The Falcons probably only have to keep eight blockers up front, but traditionally carry nine of the roster. The five starters, the loser of the Holmes-Johnson battle, center Joe Hawley, and one of the reserve guards make eight. That leaves the ninth possible position likely to be one of the tackles. Both Jones and Schraeder offer good size and run blocking ability. The Falcons will hope that one emerges amidst the battle to offer himself as a potential long-term developmental backup along the same veins that Jose Valdez was in Atlanta years ago.
Third-string right tackle Alec Savoie will also be in the mix as a strong summer likely could earn him a backup spot as well. The Falcons likely will feature all three rookies working with the second team unit, and probably try and cross-train them to play on either side of the line. Whichever of the three opens the preseason working with the second unit across from Holmes will be a strong indicator at which has the best odds of making the roster as the ninth lineman.


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BP's "top kill" plan to plug the disastrous oil leak in the Gulf of Mexico has failed.
Meanwhile, Irish gambling website PaddyPower.com is giving odds on what species will be the first to go extinct as a result of the spill. Favored to die off is the Kemp's ridley turtle; a $5 bet on this engangered species would win $9 if it's listed as extinct at any time because of the spill.

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This week in particular, I have been inexplicably tired out. I thought it was the exams and the stress and staying late, but exams are over (so is my life and probably future...) and I just woke up from a fitful doze-off in front of the computer.
As for these couple of weeks starting from the CNY week, I've also lost my blogging fingers. I see so many interesting things, take so many photos that would serve no other purpose than for commentary (or bitching) on my blog, transfer it out onto my computer. After I prove my own hypothesis right by successfully uploading a 3GP video clip onto Youtube, I bought a 1GB miniSD card, giving myself over an hour's worth of video recording time, or an equivalent capacity of 2000 over photos. But it's just not there anymore. And when I don't have the drive to blog, forcing myself to do so is, I kid you not, worse than forcing myself to get down to doing assignments.
Then again, seems I'm starting to get it back. Maybe my engine just requires a little revving.
I have been using the more efficient method of torrenting anime by series (torrent all Kanon eps, finish then torrent Ghost Hunt eps, etc.). This is particularly useful when you're a big time follower of multiple series, and experience a backlog in torrenting.
I'm not tooting my horn, but I follow 26 anime series, and although I enjoy doing it, the administration of keeping up with the latest episodes requires effort, and I think a bit of dedication. Some of you would know that I reformatted my computer around the beginning of this term and stupidly caused myself unnecessary trouble by having to set everything again, as well as somehow destroying the previous stability I had with the wireless connection system. As a result I only recently settled myself into a more familiar routine once more, as well as figured out the kinks of the system, and my torrents have been running at an acceptable speed.
Before, even with a backlog of 31 files, I would open the flood gates and turn all 31 files on at the same time. Then I discovered that if there were 31 running tasks, 5 of which were running at decent speeds and the rest of which were stagnant, turning off the stagnant tasks would dramatically increase the download speeds of the 5 active files. So recently I decided that rather than wait an eternity for 81 files to be watched at the same time, I'd rather clear the tasks series by series, so that I can have a heck of a time watching.
And have some sense of achievement.
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Today's #reverb13 prompt from Kat McNally is
Today's prompt and image come from the inimitableSummer Pierre, whose book The Artist in the Office continues to be one of my all-time favourites. (Seriously, this book needs to go on your holiday reading list… NOW!) Summer's quirky illustrations and soulful blog posts never fail to illuminate my day. To be honest, I'm still pinching myself she said yes to a guest post!
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What went right in 2013?
Maybe you didn't quit smoking or lose those pounds or go to Paris, but something did work, did happen, and/or was realized. What was it?
…and from Project Reverb gives us
Did you go on an adventure in 2013? What sort?
Perhaps it is cheezy to say this, but the thing that consistently went right in my life this year is my marriage. I waited a very long time to get married, and I'm determined that this marriage is something that is critically important to me. I didn't wait this long to have it be something that I don't value and don't make an effort to sustain. Both Sweet Husband and I protect our marriage – we try to surround ourselves with others who are in strong marriages, we are honest with each other, we make time for each other, we work together to accomplish goals. It isn't always easy, and often Sweet Husband has to give me a little nudge to remind me that it's not just me on this journey (almost 2 decades on your own might make you a little predisposed to selfishness. Maybe).
The support from our families is another thing that has gone right. In moments of difficulty, they were right there for us, and we never had to worry that there was a moment when we were in this alone.
Being back in the classroom is a moment of rightness.
Getting our finances in order has been right.
Establishing my writing practice has been right.
As far as adventures? There have been a few, although nothing truly spectacular, I don't think. I went on a road trip with a girlfriend to Tupelo for the Elvis festival and to visit the Buffalo Park. There have been several trips to New Orleans. A couple of trips to the beach. Time with family. An excursion to the Bogalusa Blues and Heritage Festival with my mother-in-law. A cross-country trip (although I suppose that's not really much of an adventure anymore as I've made that trip countless times).
The real truth is that during the first half of the year, I worked way too much and was too stressed out for many adventures. Now that life is easier, we are working to overcome the obstacles of time and fatigue.
There are adventures planned, though. On the 20th, we'll be heading to Tupelo for a concert – the whole family: Sweet Husband's parents, the Sner, Sweet Husband, me. Then the Sner and I are headed to Missouri. When we get home, there will be time with family and perhaps a trip to New Orleans. It's looking like we'll spend New Year's Eve in the Crescent City. And perhaps there will be a trip for a Mississippi State bowl game. Birmingham, perhaps?
…and perhaps best of all, Sweet Husband and I are planning an epic summer road trip. Because we are both teachers, we both have some time to travel. We're thinking about visiting friends and family in Texas before heading to the Grand Canyon and then to California to visit more friends and family. Then on back across the country, stopping in Reno to see the Sner, Colorado to see Shannie, heading to Yellowstone, perhaps. Back down through Missouri. Maybe catching some baseball games. Just the planning is wonderful, and I'm excited!


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This morning a friend and business associate of mine sent me an e-mail asking me "have I heard about this". There was a link attached and it took me to a blog that contained information that many internet marketers really need to know about. According to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), there are some new guidelines that will be going into affect beginning December 1st that will shake up how advertisers use testimonials, blogs, and celebrity endorsements for the advertising efforts. I did get a chance to do a little research on the FTC site and I read the blog about the switch, and it appears that the new guidelines will make it tough for most advertisers to use any kind of testimonials (or anything else) in their marketing efforts without doing statistical research. Research will be cost intensive for the small business marketer thus many ads will have to pull the testimonials. I am really interested to see how the FTC will enforce the new guidelines and there were already comments on the blog I read of ways to get around the new guidelines.
I would really like to hear some of your thoughts out there in blog land, so be sure to read the new FTC guidelines, and the blog and come to your own conclusions.


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On Euclid Ave
from On Euclid Ave
© J. Fergus Evans, 2013
Sometimes home sits heavy in your bones
so as you know you'll never leave.
Sometimes home opens up, all elastic
tissue and sinew, swallows whole all
the places you've been or missed.
For me, mostly, home is Atlanta in August
heavy with heat
drunk with magnolia dreaming. I
try to hold my home in my hand but
it's as viscous as humidity,
as solid as a heatwave…
My heart is hitchhiking on Euclid Ave
(even as I speak to you).
Sweaty feet stuffed into sneakers,
a thumb and fist thrust out like an invitation
(even as I speak to you).
My heart is hitchhiking
trying to find his way to you,
hoping you'll be happy when you see him. He'll
lay his backpack down,
unpack stories of hope and longing
and he'll be long gone come morning
(my heart isn't very good at staying).
In Atlanta, I saw days so sticky with summer
you could shower for hours and
still smell the heat on your hands,
the scent stuck in the creases of your fingers.
In Atlanta, I saw the asphalt crack, then turn liquid,
black tar rivers and
the cicadas are singing.
My heart is hitchhiking down Peachtree St
(even as I speak to you).
Each car that passes is a possibility
(even as I speak to you).
My heart is hitchhiking down Peachtree St.
My heart is sharing half a Camel Light with
a black drag queen called Crow.
She's got a smile she's got to screw on tight at each corner
and mean black eyes like a snapperhead.
But my heart, he's singing her love songs.
He can't help it.
He's crooning country roads
and lonesome winds whistling through pine trees, he
sings her
sweetheart songs
(sock-hop and promise songs)
songs about forever.
And they both know it's only gonna last as long as this half a cigarette but
my heart, he's a charmer…
This one summer day I watched a train go by and
(I was stuck at this crossing so)
it was summer
and the sun smelled like
soap and
growing, the kind of
sunshine that sticks in your throat ―
one day I watched a train go by
(I was stuck at this crossing)
just watched the red light flashing
and the noise of train like a fist hit me
deep, the noise was like water, rushing like a river,
like the Mississippi, rushing itself to an oceanic ending.
One day I watched a train go by
and thought about leaving ―


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Entertainment or leisure activities should be subsidized by the government. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
People need to relax from their hectic daily lives and to do this they usually have hobbies. On many occasions leisure activities are expensive, for example buying sports equipment, as are entertainment activities such as going to a concert. Currently these expenses are paid by the individual.
If an individual benefits from an activity, it may be a good idea for the government to subsidise this. This will also benefit artists taking part in these events. Visiting an art exhibition, going to concert, watching a performance or play etc. makes people think about important issues, relaxes the audience, and contributes positively towards their spiritual development.
On the other hand, the government has more important issues to tackle such a poverty and unemployment so some might think that partially funding entertainment and free-time activities is wasteful. What people decide to do outside their work is their personal choice and each individual should fund their own entertainment options. What is more, individuals are not likely to appreciate something that is provided for free or cheaply priced. If they know they are going to pay for an entrance ticket, people will go somewhere because they really want to.
I think the government should only sponsor events that are useful for the public, for example a film promoting environmental awareness. Other leisure activities are a matter of personal choice and each individual should pay the full-cost of this themselves and let the government allocate its budget to more pressing matters.
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- On a lightly floured surface, roll bread dough into a 14-inch circle. Transfer to a greased 13-inch pizza pan. Build up edges slightly. Prick generously with a fork. Bake in a 375 degree F oven for 20 to 25 minutes or until light brown.
- Spread half of the salad dressing over hot crust. Sprinkle with half of the Swiss cheese. Arrange corned beef over cheese. Drizzle remaining salad dressing over corned beef. Top with sauerkraut and remaining Swiss cheese. Sprinkle with caraway seed.
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We're very excited to announce a new imprint label, Bias, and its first signing Vessels. The Leeds band have undergone a transformation in recent years, and have stepped into the light clutching an exquisite, euphoric new album Dilate.
You can get up to speed by checking out the video for latest single 'On Monos' (Vimeo) and their back catalogue on Bandcamp. Dilate is available to pre-order now.
Visit the band's website to sign up to their mailing list for more information and updates.
You can catch Vessels live on the following dates:
Thu 12th Mar - Convergence, Village Underground, London (with Clark)
Fri 13th Mar - Convergence, St John-at-Hackney, London (DJ set with Kiasmos)
Sat 14th Mar - Start The Bus, Bristol
Sun 15th Mar - Rainbow, Birmingham
Mon 16th Mar - Soup Kitchen, Manchester
Tue 17th Mar - Nice & Sleazy, Glasgow
Wed 18th Mar - Belgrave Music Hall, Leeds
Sat 25th Apr - Opium Rooms, Dublin
Polar Bear - new single and album
Published 24 February 2015 by DM
In the time it takes to say "2014 Mercury Prize shortlisted album In Each And Every One", Polar Bear have returned with a brand new album. 'Dont Let The Feeling Go' is the first single from their upcoming sixth album Same As You. Featuring bandleader Sebastian Rochford alongside Hannah Darling on vocal duties, it finds Polar Bear at their most direct: the song's infectious life-affirming mantra stays with you long after the track has ended.
Given its short gestation, it is striking how far removed the new album is from its immediate predecessor. Inspired by Seb's time in the Mojave Desert, there is a startling freshness in the songs, both thematically and sonically. After the dark complexity of recent output, Same As You is presented in sharp focus, as inclusive and accessible as the title suggests, while still maintaining the playful experimentation on which the band has made its name.
Read what Seb has to say about the new album and single here.
Some great reviews for Same As You already in:
"A joyous affirmation of positivity" 4/5 Mojo
"Their most direct and uplifting yet. 'Dont Let The Feeling Go' is just a spoonfed breakbeat away from pop gold" 8/10 Uncut
"The UK's most forward-thinking jazz act… make dazzling return" 4/5 Q
Same As You is released March 30th and is available to pre-order from Polar Bear's Bandcamp (including merch bundles) and the Leaf store on CD, digital and limited edition double vinyl LP + CD.
'Dont Let The Feeling Go' is out now, and is available to download for free if you pre-order the album.
Polar Bear are touring in Europe this month and in the UK in April. Details on our live page.
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Caught myself almost clicking "confirm order" on this Ausonia ring from Molten Store - an absolute treasure trove! It's been added to my growing wish-list, which has been spurned on by lonely study times.
The raw, artisan finish is quite like that YSL ring (you know the one), but I do believe I like this one better. I think it's got more of that 'understated cool' look, don't you reckon?
Have a look at some of the photos from Estelle Deve's look-book on Il Etait Une Fois, and shop online here for "other-wordly jewellery, curious fragrances and elegant leather goods". I know I am well and truly sold.
Sorry for the super-short post, but it's back to the books for me now...
A collage of the rings I've been eyeing over the last 2 weeks will also be up soon!
A collage of the rings I've been eyeing over the last 2 weeks will also be up soon!


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Lawyers for 10 Latino men filed a civil rights suit earlier this week against the federal government and the city of Danbury, Conn., accusing the city of harassing their clients because of their national origin. The legal or illegal status of the men was not revealed because they have immigration cases pending.
Nine of the men were arrested during a sting operation that targeted day laborers in the city. The other man was detained after a traffic stop. He has been deported to Ecuador.
The suit alleges that authorities violated the plaintiffs' rights to due process, equal protection, free speech, free association, and freedom from unreasonable search and seizure.
They are being represented by professors at students at Yale Law School.
Plaintiffs argue that Danbury police have made civil immigration arrests, which they say local police have no authority to make. They also say that the city has discriminated against local Latinos by enforcing city ordinances, shutting down neighborhood volleyball games, and encouraging police to "harass" day laborers.
The lawsuit argues that "These policies aim ultimately to drive unwanted immigrants from Danbury and to deter future immigrants from making Danbury their home."
Danbury Mayor Mark Broughton responded strongly to the charges. He said Danbury police provided logistical support to an ICE operation, complied with all laws, and would continue to assist federal authorities when called on.
"Frankly, we are not going to be bullied by Yale or anybody else as it relates to the equal application and the neutral applications of the laws of the city of Danbury," Broughton told the Hartford Courant newspaper.
Broughton has called for federal legislation that secures the country's borders, heightens enforcement, and reimburses cities for what they spend on services for immigrants. He is also in favor of a citizenship path for illegal aliens.
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by Bolton and Pilling
Maximilian concentrated intently on each brush stroke. No soft skin tones here, no pert, alabaster bosoms, no flowing blonde hair, no innocent blue eyes and no playful expression hinting at, but never showing, the subject's burning sexuality. No such conformity for the great Maximilian Shackle, oh no, he was a revolutionary, a pioneer! He would show those tyrants at the Masters Temple that painting should be the fullest expression of man's true vices and virtues, not a rigid oppression of them. He would paint evocative images of all the darkness and the light within, not bland scenes of piety and idealism. If a bard could sing of a bloody battle, could he not paint a demonic vision of the desires which cause such barbarism?
His paintings would show the world that man's beauty lies in his weaknesses, and that perfection is an ugly myth. Not only that, damn it, but he would show the so called Masters that art, true art, cannot be tethered to their outdated ideals. He just needed the right inspiration, the right subject matter, and they would see he was right. Then they would be begging him to come back to the temple, to take his rightful place amongst the-
"Max, please, can we have a break?" Eva shivered, wrapping her arms around her naked shoulders, "I'm freezing."
"Keep still!" he replied, "I am almost there, just a few more minutes."
"Why must I pose at night? It is too cold." She complained.
"I have explained this, Eva," Maximilian was losing patience, "I am painting the legend of The Moment of Silence, the blacksmith exists only in the moment of silence following the ring of his hammer. The painting shows that very moment, you are shown in the glow of his forge. I must paint you by candle light to capture the colour of the flames on your skin! Besides, I am paying you well to model for me, so kindly hold your position until I have finished."
"There is a difference between agreeing a fee and actually paying one, Max." Eva assumed her pose again, that of a frightened maiden, horrified at some unseen horror. Naked, of course.
"Oh yes," replied Maximilian sarcastically, "pray tell, what might that be?"
"Well at the moment it is about one hundred and fifty sovereigns." Eva gave him a triumphant look.
"Ah," Maximilian tried desperately to think of a clever answer and found none, "is it that much?" Damn it, why did he have to choose such an intelligent and eloquent muse, all his peers had chosen whores who were happy as long as they were kept sufficiently off their tits on murka and given plenty of cheap wine. In every verbal exchange with this woman he seemed to come off second best. But then, that was why he liked her. After all, if something wasn't a challenge it wasn't worth doing.
Before he could think of an answer, Eva had wrapped herself in her thick gown, gone over to sit on the window sill with a bottle and started rolling a cigarette.
As he painstakingly put together a stirring speech to justify his debt, there was a knock at the door. Not a polite tap tap, but an obnoxious rapping conjuring the image of a large, hairy fist in Maximilian's mind and making the door rattle violently in its frame.
Maximilian jumped, his brush and wooden pallet clattered on the floorboards. Eva rolled her eyes at him and went back to gazing elegantly out of the window and smoking. He tried to pull himself together and approached the shuddering door wiping his hands on a cloth.
"Yes, yes, I'm coming!" He called nervously as he attached the safety chain and slid the bolt free. The knocking ceased immediately, leaving a pregnant silence. Slowly, Maximilian eased the door open the hand's breadth that the safety chain would allow and peered through the gap.
He was confronted with a pair of lumpen hands, their knuckles like the gnarled and twisted roots of an ancient tree, axe-handle thumbs tucked patiently into a thick leather sword belt. Maximilian's gaze instinctively wandered upwards along one tattooed trunk of a forearm, up further still, past a shoulder the size of a stallion's rump, on past a thick volcano neck, and finally rested on the implacable visage of Rollo. The vast henchman peered down at him from the dimness above the door frame.
"Tulgan wants to see you," warbled Rollo.
Rollo was indeed a paradox. By far the biggest man Maximilian had ever seen. He moved with an ungainliness that made him appear wooden, like some otherworldly creature removed from its natural environment. Yet those unfortunate enough to know him long enough knew that his natural environment was any state of extreme violence. When a situation got ugly, and they frequently had when blessed with Rollo's presence, he moved with a devastating swiftness and grace.
Rollo the Wind, he had been dubbed by the more poetic of Hardway's criminal fraternity, because he could be eerily still or unstoppably destructive. And he could change in the blink of an eye, without warning. He was more commonly known amongst the blunter, less imaginative scum of Hardway as Grizzly Rollo, Runaway Rollo (either because he was like a runaway wagon or because that's what most people did when they saw him), Red Rollo and many more.
Maximilian, on the other hand, knew the real reason why Rollo was considered a paradox. The man sang like an angel, though people were forbidden to speak of it as it went against the necessary persona required by his profession. And he was very professional.
"I told him," replied Maximilian, unhooking the chain and backing away from the door, "I'll have his money in a few days, I have works to sell at market."
"He wants to see you," Rollo repeated as he unfolded into the room. Maximilian was always amazed at how the man squeezed through the gap without making it any bigger. Rollo spread out like a pool of blood and nodded politely at Eva, folding his enormous arms across his belly, as if to present a neater menace.
Maximilian narrowed his eyes and studied Rollo, trying to work out what this visit was really about – an impossible task since Rollo's expression remained completely impassive. "What is this about?"
"Tulgan will fill you in on the details," replied Rollo, gesturing towards the door, "best not to keep him waiting."
"Quite," said Maximilian helplessly. He turned to Eva and shrugged. She looked at him, as unimpressed as Rollo, and exhaled a lung-full of smoke before taking a swig from her bottle, the vapour swapping its exit from her lips to her nostrils.
"See you in the morning," she said, moving towards his bed.
He glanced at Rollo and replied, "I hope so."
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Maximilian knew Rollo well enough to know that the easiest way to travel to Tulgan's office was willingly, and the two walked side by side at a leisurely pace. They knew the route well, as they had made this journey many times, from Maximilian's room through the narrow cobbled streets and past the familiar shops, inns and brothels hacked into the sandstone on either side, and on into the heart of Hardway.
Many of the people they passed knew them, for both characters were well known. Maximilian for owing most of the population money and Rollo for so efficiently collecting the many debts owed to his boss. A few waved and smiled, a few simply ducked out of sight as quickly as possible.
Tulgan's office lay at the end of a narrow ravine with sheer cliffs on either side. A stairway ran diagonally upwards along one wall until it reached a balcony high in the cliff face. Tulgan's office looked down the length of the valley and over the city. Maximilian knew that tunnels lead from the rear of Tulgan's headquarters, emerging in various places on the island where boats were moored, awaiting the day that the old, self-professed Father of Hardway needed an easy escape. In Maximilian's life time the need had never arisen – Tulgan's "children" were mostly obedient – but the perceived threat, as was the nature of Hardway, came from without.
As usual, Maximilian found himself seated opposite Tulgan with a mug of good wine and the old man's customary pretence that this was a social visit.
"You're like the son I never had, Maximilian," Tulgan smiled across his desk, fingers steepled before him, his long, white beard immaculately plaited, the end of which nestled somewhere inside his elegant felt smoking Jacket.
"A son?" In fact Hardway was crawling with Tulgan's bastard children, but Maximilian knew better than to mention them, "last time you hauled me into your office your man Rollo here punched me in the guts until I puked!"
"Is discipline not an important part of a father's love?" asked Tulgan, looking hurt, "besides, he only punched you once."
"Once was enough," said Maximilian, gingerly feeling his stomach, "look at the size of him, I'm still bruised."
"It hurt Rollo as much as it hurt you. He doesn't enjoy violence, but he knows a man must sometimes do things he doesn't want to do. Isn't that right Rollo?" Tulgan continued to gaze at Maximilian.
"Life is full of unpleasant tasks. Best to get 'em out the way," replied Rollo from his usual position – standing by the door looking dangerous. The fact that he not only guarded the exit, but obscured it entirely, enhanced his aura of menace no end.
"My heart bleeds for you," said Maximilian.
"Now, now," Tulgan leaned over and poured his guest more wine, "you'll cut your tongue on such prickly words, young Maximilian. We haven't the time for trivia, I didn't invite you here for an idle chat."
"Look," said Maximilian, pausing to take a sip of his wine, "I will have some money for you in a few days, just give me time to sell my work-"
Tulgan raised a hand for silence. Maximilian cursed himself for a coward as he immediately complied.
"I brought you here," Tulgan paused, as though he expected a drum roll, "to offer you the opportunity to pay me in kind."
"You want me to paint your portrait?"
"Good gods, no!" Tulgan laughed and slowly rocked back in his chair.
"What then?"
"Hardway is under siege, Maximilian," Tulgan's smile faded, "the bitter stalemate between the Old Kingdom to the west and Calliss to the east is taking its toll on trade. Whoever gets Hardway has the advantage and both sides know it. They also know that the sheer cliffs and treacherous rocks surrounding our island make invasion impossible. The Council refuse to negotiate with outsiders and the only way in for any invading army, Fort Alex, is too heavily fortified to attempt an attack, so they are targeting the merchants Hardway relies upon. The situation makes it risky for any trading vessels to dock, many are frightened they'll be punished by one side or the other if they're caught. Needless to say this is putting a squeeze on Hardway's fragile economy."
"What has this to do with me?" asked Maximilian, he was wondering why he had been brought to Tulgan's office. He was starting to wish he'd had his usual roughing up and been sent on his way with a warning. He knew where he stood with beatings and threats, but this little meeting had the distinct feeling that it was leading to something, and that something was unlikely to be good for him.
"The situation is unfortunate," continued Tulgan, "but like every situation, it can be manipulated to our advantage. While some feel the pinch, others grow richer. That's where you come in. Have you heard of the House of the Celestial Sphere?"
"Of course," Maximilian's anxiety was growing. Tulgan looked very pleased with himself, which was the only thing worse than Tulgan looking angry.
"It is growing. The future of Hardway is under threat, and where do people turn when they are unsure of their future? Religion. The House's coffers are straining under the weight of their followers' donations – money they should be spending on wine and murka. My money." Tulgan's knuckles whitened as he gripped the table and his face hardened, the gleam in the old man's eye betraying his anger. He composed himself and continued.
"Not only that but the House itself is bulging with the sheer number of people, and still more are coming. They are the major religion in Hardway, and religion is the new thing!"
"I still don't understand what this has to do with me," said Maximilian.
"They're building a new temple! A huge one, not far from Fort Alex, so that everyone who comes here will see it. First the magnificent fort, then the magnificent Temple of the Celestial Sphere!"
"I'm no builder," Maximilian held up his soft painter's hands as evidence.
"No, but they require your particular talents for something else," Tulgan stood and spread his hands out wide, "a giant mural! Think about it, the painter of the greatest piece of work in Hardway would be famous! Not just here but news of your work would travel. Word would spread of the great Maximilian Shackle!"
Maximilian had been listening with some trepidation, but now his ego had been roused by Tulgan's talk of fame. He tried his hardest to sound unimpressed, despite his excitement.
"I have heard nothing about plans for a mural. Surely word would have spread that the temple required an artist. My peers would have been tripping over themselves to be first in line. Why is news of this not all over Hardway?"
"My dear Maximilian," said Tulgan, strolling over to the open fire and scooping up the poker, "I run the streets of Hardway, and I have the power to spread rumours or quell them. Besides, the mural was my idea, and the Abbot thought it a very good one. I have all the arrangements in place, I have paved the way, this is your big break. And it is all thanks to me."
"You have met with the Abbot?" Maximilian eyed the old gangster suspiciously.
"Of course, I have negotiated terms," Tulgan slowly stoked the coals, "the job is yours."
"What if I don't want it?"
"Do you know how much you owe me, Maximilian?" Tulgan asked.
"Three hundred and twenty sovereigns." Maximilian replied.
"Five hundred sovereigns, plus interest," Tulgan corrected him, "and how much do you owe others?"
Maximilian began counting his fingers.
"I'll tell you how much, sixteen hundred and seventy two sovereigns, to ten different murka dealers, wine merchants, ale houses, even a furious Cillissian paper merchant. Have you not wondered why you still walk?"
"I can take care of myself," Maximilian didn't sound convincing even to himself.
"Oh yes?" Tulgan smiled at him, "and what about your little muse friend, what's her name? Eva? Very pretty girl, that. You can protect her too, can you?"
At the mention of Eva's name Maximilian felt an unfamiliar twinge, something in his chest, was it shame? Guilt? Love? The thought of her coming to harm had struck a nerve, which was entirely unexpected.
"I, and I alone, am the reason you live," Tulgan continued, "because you are worth too much to me. Paint the mural, make it your greatest work, and I will settle your debts. You'll have a clean slate, and fame to boot. Or I can withdraw my protection and see if you make it home alive."
Tulgan paused for a moment. Then dropped the poker and walked back to his desk, rubbing his hands together, and raised his wine.
"So," he said, "let us drink to our new partnership."
Maximilian suddenly realised how stupid he had been, and how lucky he was to be alive. A small part of him thanked the gods for Tulgan's protection. Another part of him hated the man for manipulating him, and for doing it so easily. He tried to act like he wasn't surprised, "I'll need money for materials," he said.
"You'll have no money," Tulgan replied, "everything will be taken care of, however. Drink!"
Maximilian drained his mug and held it up for more.
* * * *
It seems a long time since I was born, and yet it seems like it was yesterday. Perhaps yesterday was longer ago than I realise. It seems as though a lot has changed, and yet everything is the same. Is change a constant, counter-acting the effects of time – cancelling each other out? The World Apparent is circular in more ways than one, and so it has moulded mankind in its own shape, giving him cycles and seasons. Every drama in life repeats itself over and over.
Each town and city is a microcosm, reflecting the nature of the world as it revolves, just as each man is shaped by his environment. Consequently man has his moods, just as the world has elements which dictate its nature. And man, too, has levels of consciousness, just as the world has spiritual levels – one celestial, one physical and one infernal – each as real and tangible as the last.
As I roam the streets I see the world's cycle reflected in the everyday dramas of their inhabitants. Love and hate, right and wrong, life and death, justice and crime – every action with its opposite, every virtue with an equal vice. Every act of kindness delivering a new god to the celestial sphere and every act of selfishness and hate spawning a new demon in hell.
Such is the life of men, and so I turn with the world. Ever changing, ever constant.


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There are tons of homemade hunting cover scents you can use to increase you odds of a successful hunt. Those going after deer, elk, bear, or moose know that the real key to success is making sure the animals don't smell you. Sometimes, being downwind is not enough to keep the animals from smelling you. For these instances, you may want to consider some homemade hunting cover scents, so you can bag the animal you are after.
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Many homemade hunting cover scents can actually be put together for free. This means you don't have to spend a penny to block your odors, so you can have a more successful hunt. There are several things you can do, which we will explore, if you prefer not to buy coverup scents online.
Dirt: Homemade hunting cover scents can be really simple and effective at blocking your human odor. Dirt, for example, is one of the easiest things you can use. You've probably noticed the fresh earth wafers at the store. These cost about six or seven bucks for about five wafers. Why should you pay for imitation fresh earth? Homemade hunting cover scents using fresh earth are easy to make.
· Get to your stand, but before you hunker down, scuff up the dirt and grass in the area. Try to do it quietly, so you don't alert the deer or other animals to your presence.
· When you dig, you want to do a little more than simply skimming the top layer. Your boots may work, but they also contain unwanted odors. You can use your boot heel to get started, and then use a stick to dig up the ground a little more. Homemade hunting cover scents like this one are really easy to make, and are free. Freshen it up from time to time by digging around in the dirt, perhaps every couple of hours.
Pine: Pine is a really easy to use homemade hunting cover scent that can quickly and effectively hide your human odor. It's very easy to do, and it actually gives you a little something to do with your hands, so you can keep the rest of your body nice and still. Homemade cover scents with pine are really easy to pull off, even in the woods.
· Gather material, which are pine needles and branches. You don't need that terribly much, but the more you have, the more effective the homemade hunting cover scents will be.
· Take the material in the stand with you. Use your hands and fingers to rub on the pine needles. If you give it a smell, you'll notice it gets greatly enhanced this way.
· Branches have pine sap, which can make a very effective homemade cover scent for out in the woods. Strip some bark off the twigs and branches and set them near you.
At home:
There are many homemade hunting cover scents you can make at home, and then take out in the woods with you for the hunt. These will cost you nothing to make, so you will save a lot of money. Here's just one homemade hunting cover scent you can use.
· Gather up natural material from the area you hunt. This will generally include pine needles, leafs, grasses, and any other food material in the area, like corn or clover from farms. This will be the base for your homemade hunting cover scents.
· If you have a clean water source in the area you hunt, get some water, and fill up a container. About a half gallon is plenty for most hunters. If you have no source of clean water, go to the store and get a gallon of distilled water. Tap water generally has chlorine and fluoride, which give off an odor. Those with well water, without any form of cleaners or conditioners, like, salt, can probably get by with tap water.
· Break up the leafs, pine needles, twigs, grasses, and all other items into small pieces. Really, the smaller pieces are much easier to work with for your homemade hunting cover scents. Place these items into a large pot, big enough to hold the water you will be using.
· Add the water and slowly simmer the mixture in a pot. You may want to do this outside, on a grill, if you have that option. The odor is pretty strong. Don't boil. Get it very hot, and let it simmer for about an hour.
· Allow the mixture to cool off, so you don't burn yourself with homemade hunting cover scents.
· Use a strainer to get the solid pieces out. It's easiest to dump the mixture into another bowl or container, using the strainer.
· Pour the contents into a plastic spray bottle. Be sure to rinse the out the spray bottle and wash it with baking soda. This will help eliminate the odors in the spray bottle.
· Spray the area with the mixture when you hunt.
Additional Hunting Articles
Whitetail Deer Hunting - A Guide for the Beginner
Whitetail Deer Hunting - A Needed Sport
Whitetail Deer Hunting - Missing the Big One
The easiest one of all:
The easiest homemade hunting cover scent you can use involves pine needles or leafs and a few twigs. Here's how to make this super easy method work like a charm. It's an easy homemade hunting cover scent.
· Add pine needles, leafs and grasses to a plastic garbage bag. Gather up a fairly good amount, perhaps one gallon worth, or more. Your homemade hunting cover scent will be more effective in slightly larger quantities.
· Insert your camouflage or blaze orange clothing you will wear on the hunt. You can insert your other clothing layers as well, for the best results.
· Allow to stay in the bag for at least one or two days. It really works much better if they have a couple of days, since the odors absorb more.
· Your clothes will absorb the odors from the sticks and pine needles, helping to eliminate your human odor. It's a really easy homemade hunting cover scent.
As you can see, there are some really easy homemade hunting cover scents you can make to improve your hunt. The methods listed are quite easy, and best of all, they won't cost you any money. You will be successful this year with homemade hunting cover scents.


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US model fined Vt 70,000 for obstructing officials on board PhoceaPosted: August 20, 2012 Filed under: Breaking News | Tags: Faviola Brugger Dadis, Phocea, police, Tonga, United States, USA, Vanuatu 3 Comments
The Phocea farce continued this morning in the Magistrates' Court with American model Faviola Brugger Dadis being fined just Vt 70,000 for obstructing Vanuatu Customs, Maritime and Police officials when they boarded the vessel after it entered Vanuatu illegally. The maximum fine is Vt 2,000,000 and two years in prison.
The Vt 70,000 fine was handed down by Senior Magistrate Stephen Felix.
The Prosecution asked for the maximum fine, saying Ministers of government are not officers of the law and they are not entitled to grant entry rights to any vessel. They asked for the maximum fine to establish an example for others.
Counsel for Dadis spoke of her as a student who had just taken a week from her summer vacation from US studies to join the mega-yacht in Tonga as marketing and public relations manager for Pascal Anh Quan Saken, who claims to be the owner of Phocea. He ran away from the vessel and his crew as soon as it was boarded, flying overseas.
Dadis' website shows her in various gowns and says she models for Versace, Puma and Sauvage. What with her travels and studies in chemistry and calculus, travelling and modelling, Faviola leads a busy life. She has to get back to the USA for her laboratory studies.
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Pretty dumb student then to believe she wouldn't get into any trouble entering a sovereign country without the appropriate documentation ….
Student? Yeah – right… http://www.thatsmags.com/shanghai/article/348/foreign-babes-in-shanghai


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Writer Damon Lindelof apologizes for Carol Marcus underwear scene in Star Trek Into Darkness
Coming soon this fall from FOX: Everybody Hates Lindelof!
To say writer Damon Lindelof divides movie fans is a bit of an understatement. While he has won the support of many people because of his work on STAR TREK, PROMETHEUS and the television series LOST, those same projects have also earned Lindelf the scorn of countless fanboys.
Recently Damon Lindelof defended the misdirection that was used in the marketing for STAR TREK INTO DARKNESS and now he's apologizing for a certain scene in the movie. Apparently Lindelof has been criticized by some female viewers and fans of the franchise for the Carol Marcus underwear scene in the film. They feel that the scene is out of place and also makes the character nothing more than a sex object. Damon Lindelof responded to the backlash by apologizing through his Twitter account:
I copped to the fact that we should have done a better job of not being gratuitous in our representation of a barely clothed actress.— Damon Lindelof (@DamonLindelof) May 20, 2013
We also had Kirk shirtless in underpants in both movies.Do not want to make light of something that some construe as mysogenistic.— Damon Lindelof (@DamonLindelof) May 20, 2013
What I'm saying is I hear you, I take responsibility and will be more mindful in the future.— Damon Lindelof (@DamonLindelof) May 20, 2013
Also, I need to learn how to spell "misogynistic."— Damon Lindelof (@DamonLindelof) May 20, 2013
I think the real problem is that in the end Carol Marcus wasn't a strong character. In my opinion she was one of the weaker aspects of the movie and the scene did feel like it was kind of shoehorned in. Even though she played an important part in STAR TREK INTO DARKNESS, it seemed like the character was there just to move the plot forward. If Carol Marcus had better character development I don't think fans would feel the same way about the scene. I don't remember anyone complaining about Zoe Saldana stripping down in the first film but she was one of the main characters and an integral part in the movie.
Another space themed example: Princess Leia's gold bikini in RETURN OF THE JEDI. Is it sexy? Hell yeah. But her character had proven that she's not just a pretty face and a killer body and it doesn't feel (as) exploitative.
So while I can see where some fans might be angry with the scene I think that if Carol Marcus was utilized better in the film it wouldn't be as big of a deal. What do you think?
STAR TREK INTO DARKNESS is in theaters right now!
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|Damon Lindelof also wrote for the television series Nash Bridges.
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Date: June 16, 2014
Modern People's Republic of China (PRC) vs. Imperial China - Tributary System
Summary of Theory:
The PRC wants to return to Imperial China's tributary system but has little to offer in exchange for the allegiance of its subordinates.
Tributary System Under Imperial China:
Imperial China extended an umbrella of technological advancement, economic sophistication, and military protection around its subordinates.
Modern PRC Lacks Imperial China's Sophistication:
In addition to the spillover manufacturing jobs China's neighbors enjoy when Chinese wages rise, the PRC can offer its regional partners only trade and cash.
Western Influence:
Technology and security alliances are coming from the West.
It is unlikely the PRC will rise to the level of Imperial China's sophistication anytime soon.
Territorial Claims:
The PRC's land and maritime claims are perhaps invalidated if they are rooted in Imperial China's quid pro quo.


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Is It Really Advisable to Hire a Professional Towing Company?
Is a reliable and professional towing service really important? Do you necessarily have to hire a tow truck service provider in order to take your car to a garage or to your home if it malfunctions and cannot be driven completely? In the past, the majority of the drivers would pull the car themselves using another car. While this method actually still happens nowadays in an occasional manner, it is absolutely not recommended for a good reason.
This is not recommended because of the fact that there are a lot of things that can possibly go wrong and can create too many problems for you as well as the person who is driving the other car and this is the reason why the help of a professional and reputable towing service provider is extremely important. The moment your vehicle breaks down, your safest and best option is to simply call the most reputable and trustworthy towing company in your area to hire a quality West Palm Beach towing service and in order to get you as well as your automobile off the road.
But, the question is, why is pulling your car using another vehicle is not a good idea at all? The very first reason is that the moment you are not able to hook it up properly and if you don't have access to strong and large chains in order to hook them together, chances are that your car could possibly come lose. If this is the case, it can potentially veer off the road as well go over an embankment or it might, unfortunately, hit a tree, causing more damage to your vehicle. Even worse, it can possibly veer into the road's opposite land and hit another car or stop dead in the middle of the road where some driver behind you could potentially hit it.
Another major reason why it's extremely important that you hire a professional and trustworthy towing company is the fact that if you decide to do the towing yourself, you can only possibly cause more damages to the back end of your vehicle due to the pulling and to the front end of the vehicle being towed if ever they hit. It is extremely hard to keep the two cars going the same speed, making it easy for the vehicle being pulled to hit the one towing it, causing damages to both vehicles. In addition to that, it is also very difficult to steer a lot of vehicles when they're running, making it even more difficult to keep the vehicle that is being towed in the road.
In addition to that, if the engine of the car that is towing is not larger compared to the vehicle being towed, you are surely running the risk of putting a lot of strain on your car and this can possibly cause its transmission to begin slipping or even result in the blowing of the engine. Aside from that, you should also have to remember that in some other areas, towing a car without the use of a certified and actual tow truck is extremely illegal.
As a matter of fact, it is also considered as a dangerous practice, which can put other people in jeopardy. If you are doing illegal towing in these areas, you will possibly be ticketed and that can cost you too much money. Most likely, you will have to pay more than what a professional and qualified roadside assistance plan with the help of expert towing service providers would cost you.
Top Reasons Why It's Best to Hire a Professional Towing Company
Certainly, it is never fun and convenient to pay for a towing service, most especially if you do not have enough money left in your pocket. But, the moment you break down alongside the road, it's extremely important that you hire a professional towing company to have your car towed to the nearest mechanics shop or to your home. You may think that you can just get away with leaving your car where it is, however, you really should not. In this article, you will learn the most important reasons why it's vital to ask the professional services of the expert and reputable towing service providers right away when your car breaks down.
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Certainly, you just never know when a criminal activity will happen, which is why you want to ensure that you are towing your car home as soon as you possibly can. The last thing you want to experience is to leave your car alongside the road and end up finding that your vehicle has some missing parts the moment you are ready to finally pick it up. This is also a very important reason why you should consider using the professional services of a reputable towing company.
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Depending on where your car broke down, you only have a little amount of time to remove your vehicle. For example, if you're alongside the road, you are blocking any access for other motorists. Your car can also be the main cause of any vehicular accident if cars are having to drive past the automobile that you abandoned at high speeds. When cars are left on the side of the road, there's also a good chance that you can end up spending more money on a traffic violation instead of paying for a professional towing service provider. This is the reason why it's highly essential that you only hire a professional and reputable tow truck service since they are the most knowledgeable and experienced in this field. With professional and skilled tow trucks service, you can certainly rest easy knowing that your vehicle is in the hands of professionals.
Preventive Measures
If your car is left on the side of the road and another car ends up hitting it, there's a good chance that you're going to be liable for the accident that happened. As a matter of fact, you can possibly be sued in your local court or you might end up with a sudden increase in your insurance coverage since your insurance will be the one to cover the repair cost to the other car. In order to prevent this unfortunate incident to take place, it's highly recommended that you only hire a real professional and highly experienced tow company in your area since they are the most experienced and knowledgeable in this certain type of field. If you hire a professional, the entire towing process will surely be safe and you'll be able to reach your destination without creating more damage to your car.
The Advantages of Hiring an Expert Towing Company
Most professional and truly reputable tow truck service providers usually provide their customers with dependable towing services especially if they get stranded somewhere. As a matter of fact, most towing service providers are also offering simple vehicle repair services so you can get back on the road again.
If you're still hesitant about hiring and finding a professional and highly dependable towing service provider to help you on the road in times of emergency, then you should consider reading this entire article. In this post, you will be able to find that a professional towing service can be able to provide you with a lot of benefits. This is the reason why it's truly important that you hire a professional as well as dependable towing company if you want to receive all the benefits that this exceptional service has to offer.
The most common advantage that you can receive the moment you hire a professional and skilled towing service provider is that you'd be able to save time. This is due to the fact that an expert towing service provider will be able to aid you in moving your vehicle in a timely and hassle-free manner. The moment you call a professional and surely dependable towing company in your area, they will then respond quickly to your help in just a matter of minutes. This means that they are going to solve any issue in your vehicle in just a short of time. In addition to that, you can be able to get your vehicle moved from your place in the most convenient and fast manner, and this can only be achieved if you choose to hire a professional and experienced towing service provider in your area.
Furthermore, you would also find yourself saving a lot of money the moment you choose to hire a professional and highly dependable towing service provider. This is because tow truck services are not actually that costly at all. What makes most individuals hesitant to ask help from a professional towing company is that they think that professional towing services are extremely expensive, which makes them worried as they don't want to spend too much.
However, if you are one of those people who are worried regarding with the cost of a professional towing service, then it's time that you put your fears to rest. This is because you'd find that a professional and reputable towing service company is really affordable than to do the task yourself or hire an unqualified individual to the job for you.
For example, if you want to do the towing yourself or hire an unqualified contractor to the job, chances are that more damages will be done to your car due to improper handling or you may cause more damages to other vehicles on the road. This is the primary reason why it's extremely recommended that you hire a professional and experienced towing service provider whenever you need help in moving your vehicle. Thus, if you hire a professional towing company, you will surely rest easy knowing that your vehicle is in good hands.


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Richard Reynolds is currently training to be a barrister with the College of Law and Middle Temple. He is also a member of Goodenough College, a Free Representation Unit volunteer at the Employment and Employment Appeals Tribunals, and one of the organisers of Sp!ked Live events.
Previously, he worked on two public inquiries regarding alleged human rights abuses during the British occupation of Iraq; the Baha Mousa and Al Sweady Public Inquiries. Having worked before and during university on the Times Higher Education and Times Education Supplements, he returned to work with the Times Higher Education in the summer of 2010 and worked on the World University Rankings until early 2011. Richard has written widely, including for: Times Higher Education, Spiked, Free Society and the Tablet.
Richard graduated from UEA with a BA in philosophy, politics and economics in 09 and a Grad.Dip.Law in 2010. While a student, he was the founder and head of the student wing of the Academics For Academic Freedom campaign group. A passionate campaigner for liberties, he successfully overturned the NUS' "no platform" policy at UEA in 2007 which kicked off a spate of referenda on the issue around the country – most of which were successful. Further, he held a range of roles in his students union including chair of the council, and president of the newspaper, Concrete. In 2005 he won the best individual award at the Academy of Ideas and Pfizer Debating Matters national final, after which he took up an internship at the Academy of Ideas.