It was time for us to leave Club Med, and get packed up, and we had until 11 to be out of the room, but they said we could stick around if we wanted until 3. So we sent the kids to Kidz Club for a couple hours while we packed up. SO Much Easier that way. Packing is never easy, it's always a little crazy, but packing + fighting, well little good comes of that. Afterwards, we were very grateful for one last lunch in the grownup room by ourselves before hitting the road.
But before we hit the road, we agreed to one last Family Swim at the pool.
However, I was really tired, and gravity was not my friend, I only went in for a bit before deciding I needed to lay down a minute.
The boys played on. Chris was like a little fish playing underwater as much as he could.
My boys were very happy playing in the water, and as most folks were still at lunch,we had a lot of the pool to ourselves!
Sorry about the wonky camera movement, as I told Eric, Sometimes when cuteness happens in real life I take my eyes off the camera so I can watch myself...sometimes.
I know, it was a rough view.
We got a little post-lunch visit. And Sam was very sad that his soggy self wasn't allowed to hug 'My Lexi'. He wanted all the Lexi he could get. I believed he may have even used those words.
After our swim, we went back to Mom and Dad's room, as we walked by our old room, they were cleaning it out, and Sam was so sad, he said, I'm gonna tell Grandma we don't have a room anymore. But the kids got a chance to dance their crazies out, Willman Style. In case you can't tell, Willman Style means Chris uses bananas to create a mustache while Lexi dances Gangnam Style.
When all was said and done, we hit the road about 3. Like we planned it. Sam conked out and slept for 3 hours! (During all of which I had to pee, and held it, knowing that if we stopped the car, we'd wake him.) And once he woke up, the kids watched tv and movies until we stopped just outside of Tallahassee. Not too shabby, a day of playing and a significant chunk of driving. Gonna have to make good time if we're gonna make it home by a reputable hour on Sunday night!


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Lilith: A Modern Archetype Representing Self-Empowerment and Sensuality
By Ana Vice
Once considered a prowling succubus, Lilith has evolved and coalesced into the goddess we know today, and has since become a symbol of freedom, independence, and feminine empowerment.
"Lady Lilith," by Gabriel Charles Dante Rossetti, 1882.
Seen both as so-called "bad girl" and a she-demon, Lilith is not only portrayed as the Serpent in the Garden of Eden and the first woman, but is at the origin of all desire and primal nature for humans. Her rites are of pain, sex, love, contravention, and transcendence. As an archetype, Lilith is continuously unfolding, inspiring us to recognize our fears and desires in order to transform them into armaments of power and as sources of and for healing – only if we are able to honor her within us. But this begs the question: Have we misunderstood all that Lilith is and if so, are we ready to understand now?
Lilith has reached status as a dark goddess symbolizing lust, sensuality and carnal desire. She also characterizes all things "taboo" or "wicked." A common myth is that Lilith was Adam's first wife. Both Adam and Lilith were created from the clay of the Earth, but unlike Eve, Lilith was not created from Adam's rib, and therefore could be considered an equal to Adam. But Adam did not like that Lilith refused to submissively lie beneath him during sexual intercourse, and so she became enraged and left the Garden of Eden.
Despite attempts to bring her back, Lilith would not return. Eve was then created to be Adam's companion, a figure often portrayed as an obedient, naive, and somewhat demure figure. Lilith, by contrast, represents everything uninhibited, uncontrolled, sexual, and disobedient. She's impossible to domesticate with a will of her own. Because of her insubordination, she was exiled from Heaven and became transformed – a myth very similar to the story of Medusa in Greek mythology. Like Medusa, Lilith was wounded with injustice and became a dark creature: a demon, witch, vampire, and seductress.
"The Fall of Man," by Cornelis van Haarlem, 1592.
Lilith has been depicted in art, media and literature throughout Western history. During the Renaissance period, Michelangelo portrayed her as a combined woman and serpent being for the Sistine Chapel (1508-1515) depicting her body coiled around the Tree of Knowledge. Later, Dante Gabriel Rossetti, a Pre-Raphaelite and Romanticist painter depicted her in his sensual artwork entitled Lady Lilith (1866-1868).
In the 20th century, C.S. Lewis included a character in his The Chronicles of Narnia called the White Witch. She is described as an alluring, cunning, and cold-hearted daughter of Lilith determined to destroy the daughters and sons of Adam and Eve. In 1994, German-American artist Kiki Smith created a provocative modern sculpture of a crouching Lilith which is now part of SF MOMA. Currently, Lilith has resurfaced again in a prominent role for the new TV series, The Chilling Adventures of Sabrina.
Digging a little deeper, Lilith has more than one origin myth and many guises. She is most often has been portrayed as a long-haired demon seductress who visits young men in the middle of the night to feed off their sexual arousal in a succubus fashion. This origin is in keeping with the stories of the ilû or lilitu, heralding back to ancient Babylonian and Mesopotamian sources. She appears as far back as The Epic of Gilgamesh and in the ancient Sumerian myth The Huluppu Tree.
"Lilith," by John Collier, 1892.
In the Jewish tradition, she is included in the medieval text The Alphabet of Ben Sira. Some even believe she harms pregnant women and drinks the blood of newborn babies. This view has similarity to the tragic Greco-Roman story of Lamia who was transformed into a bloodlusting demon when Hera took her children after a tryst with Zeus. Interestingly, Lilith is not only associated with dark desires but also protection. Again, in Judaism, incantation bowls were sometimes buried upside down in cemeteries or houses in order to protect the home by trapping demons. On these "demon trapping bowls," Lilith's resemblance was painted along with protective spells. Some of these incantation bowls have been found and date back all the way to the Sassanid Empire (Babylon, 4th to 6th centuries CE).
Lilith also epitomizes the sexuality and feminine sensuality that women (including transgenders or anyone who identifies with the divine feminine) are often told to hide or keep hidden in our patriarchal society. She symbolizes the lust deep within feminine sensuality.
In Astrology, Lilith has important symbolic significance. Because Lilith is considered a "dark" goddess, darker associations prevail (e.g. pain, dark desires or sometimes negative emotions) in a person whose chart being worked on. For example, Lilith can represent a toxic relationship filled with misunderstanding and sometimes disrespect at its center. Graphically, the symbol used for Lilith has a crescent with a cross which can symbolize both mind and matter.
Carl Jung mentioned that Lilith was a "shamanistic anima" that could aid the repressed feminine to attain understanding and wisdom. This can be associated with Black Moon Lilith. Understanding and interpreting Black Moon Lilith in an astrological birth chart can bring information to the surface related to the shadow side of an individual. Black Moon Lilith is radical and accepting of what no longer serves us, allowing any untruths to be cast away until all that remains is the wild primal self.
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Die Standesherrschaft Lieberose, vorher Herrschaft Lieberose, war eine Adelsherrschaft mit Sitz in der Stadt Lieberose im heutigen Landkreis Dahme-Spreewald (Land Brandenburg). Burg und Stadt Lieberose waren noch bis Anfang des 14. Jahrhunderts in landesherrlichem Besitz. Die Entstehung der Herrschaft fällt wahrscheinlich in die zweite Hälfte des 14. oder in die erste Hälfte des 15. Jahrhunderts. Der Umfang der Herrschaft variiert in früheren Beschreibungen, da Teile der Herrschaft (die eigentliche Herrschaft Lieberose) ein Afterlehen der Familie von Sternberg war, andere später hinzu erworbene Teile dagegen nicht. Die Herrschaft kam 1519 in den Besitz der Familie von der Schulenburg, die den Kernbesitz bis 1943 behaupten konnte.

Geschichte
Zur Deckung des Wegekreuzes Frankfurt (Oder) – Bautzen und Leipzig – Posen entstand im 13. Jahrhundert eine landesherrliche Wasserburg, in deren Schutz sich eine wendische Siedlung bildete. Die Siedlung wurde 1272 erstmals, allerdings nur indirekt genannt, als ein dominus Bertholdus de Luberase als Zeuge in einer Urkunde erscheint, in der Bernhard und Reinhard von Strehla das Weichbild von Beeskow näher bestimmten. Unklar ist die Stellung des dominus Bertholdus de Luberase, Ortspfarrer oder markgräflicher Burgmann. 1295 wird dann die civitas Luberas genannt, 1302 heißt es oppidum sive civitas Lubraz. In dieser Urkunde werden ihr vom wettinischen Markgraf Dietrich IV. ihre bisherigen Privilegien bestätigt und neue Rechte wie die Zollfreiheit verliehen. Ob die Stadt in ihrer Frühzeit einmal den Herren von Strele oder Strehla gehörte, weil das Wappen von Lieberose eine Sense enthält, das Wappen der Herren von Strele zeigt drei waagrechte silberne Sensenklingen auf rotem Grund, ist urkundlich nicht belegt.

14. Jahrhundert
Im weiteren Verlauf des 14. Jahrhunderts war Lieberose zunächst wohl in den Pfandbesitz, später in erblichen Besitz des Friedhelm von der Dahme gekommen. 1361 verkaufte er Lieberose an Heinrich von Kittlitz. 1366 ist dieser ausdrücklich als dominus in Lieberose betitelt. 1371 wurde die Herrschaft von Kaiser Karl IV. erworben. 1392/93 war Burg und Stadt Lieberose im Besitz des Anshelm von Ronow, der von 1380 bis 1386 Landvogt der Niederlausitz war.

15. Jahrhundert
1411 gelangte die Herrschaft Lieberose durch Kauf an die Burggrafen von Dohna. Noch vor 1437 sollen nach Rudolf Lehmann Bartusch und Bogusch von Wesenburg in den Besitz der Herrschaften Schenkendorf und Lieberose gekommen sein. 1449 ist dann Reinhard von Kottbus im Besitz der Herrschaft. Er starb 1475 ohne Erben, so dass die Herrschaft an den damaligen Herren der Niederlausitz, den ungarischen König Matthias Corvinus fiel. Danach gab es einen Streit um die Herrschaft. König Matthias hatte Botho von Ileburg 1469 eine Verpfändung der Herrschaft Lieberose in Aussicht gestellt und ihm das 1475 auch verbrieft. 1477 erscheint er in einer Beeskower Urkunde als Herr von Lieberose. Allerdings behauptete Jaroslaw von Sternberg ältere Rechte an der Herrschaft zu haben. Er setzte sich schließlich 1477 durch und wurde als Lehnsherr anerkannt. Die Herrschaft Lieberose blieb bis 1848 Sternbergsches Lehen. Auch beim Übergang der Niederlausitz an Sachsen wurde sie vom damaligen sächsischen Kurfürsten anerkannt. Nach 1475 kam Caspar von Kracht auf Neu Zauche in den Besitz von Lieberose, der die Herrschaft 1485 an Nickel von Köckritz verkaufte. Nickel von Köckritz war von 1490 bis 1494 Landvogt in der Niederlausitz. Bereits 1484 hatte er die Herrschaften Friedland und Schenkendorf erworben, 1496 Lübbenau und Drebkau.

16. Jahrhundert
1499 wurden seine Söhne Hans, Nickel, Heinrich, Dietrich, Caspar, Leupold/Lippold und Poppo von Köckritz gemeinsam mit den vom Vater ererbten Gütern belehnt. Sie mussten allerdings bereits 1505 die Herrschaften Lübbenau und Schenkendorf verkaufen. Anscheinend war 1505 Caspar zum alleinigen Besitzer von Lieberose geworden. 1519 starb Caspar und der Vormund seiner unmündigen Söhne, Hans von Lidlau verkaufte die Herrschaft Lieberose für 16.000 Gulden an Jacob (I.) und Richard (II.) von der Schulenburg. Der Vater der beiden, Werner (XI.) von der Schulenburg, der in Pommern und der Uckermark ansässig gewesen war, hatte bereits 1505 die Herrschaften Lübbenau und Neu Zauche gekauft. Jacob I. von der Schulenburg übernahm Lübbenau, Richard (Reichard) II. von der Schulenburg erhielt die Herrschaft Lieberose.

Nach der Kaufurkunde von 1519, als die Herrschaft Lieberose von den von Köckritz an die von Schulenburg verkauft wurde, gehörten zur Herrschaft:
 Lieberose, Schloss und Stadt
 Behlow
 Münchhofe mit Vorwerk Klein Liebitz
 Schadow
 Doberburg mit der Mühle
 Blasdorf
 Goschen
 Pinnow mit Schäferei
 Siegadel mit der Mühle
 Zaue mit dem Zoll
 Glowe mit Wehr und Schäferei
 folgende Seen und Teiche: Schwielochsee, Großer Mochowsee, Kleiner Mochowsee, Großer Ziestesee, der Wyndrim (?), der große und kleine Schemen (Großer Zehmesee, Kleiner Zehmesee), der Goschener See (existiert nicht mehr, lag nordwestlich von Goschen), der Radduschsee, der Pinnower See, der Münchhofener See (?Pulverteich), der große Teich bei Behlow mit dem Schannen (Schwansee), die Teiche bei Münchehofe und Blasdorf, Schadow und der Hirtenteich Karoß genannt
 die Lieberoser Heide
 die Behlowsche Heide
 die Pinnowsche Heide
 Jagdgerechtigkeit

Das Dorf Siegadel war kein eigentlicher Bestandteil der Herrschaft Lieberose, also Afterlehen der von Sternberg, sondern wurde wieder von der Herrschaft abgetrennt und Jacob I. zu seiner Herrschaft Lübbenau gegeben. Aber auch in dieser Herrschaft wurde es immer gesondert behandelt.

Nach dem Tod des Richard II. 1536 erbte sein Sohn Joachim II. die Herrschaft Lieberose. Er wurde "der Reiche" genannt und gehörte zu den reichsten Männern in der Niederlausitz. 1560 erbte er von seinem Vetter Georg (V.), Sohn des Jacob I. von der Schulenburg die Herrschaften Lübbenau und Neu Zauche sowie das Dorf Siegadel. 1565 erhielt er ein Vorkaufsrecht auf die Herrschaft Straupitz, die damals im Besitz der Burggrafen von Dohna war. 1578 konnte er das Vorkaufsrecht auf die Herrschaft Straupitz tatsächlich nutzen und die Herrschaft erwerben. In Mecklenburg-Vorpommern gehörten ihm außerdem die Herrschaften Löcknitz und Penkun. Noch vor 1574 erwarb er Möllen. Joachim II. ließ das Schloss in Lieberose ausbauen. Die Stadtkirche Lieberose erhielt durch ihn einen Chor im Stil der Renaissance, der von dem italienischen Baumeister Thaddäus Paglion (Taddeo Paglione) ausgeführt wurde. Joachim II. starb 1594; sein Epitaph befindet sich in der evangelischen Landkirche von Lieberose. Es befand sich früher in der Stadtkirche von Lieberose (jetzt Ruine).

Den großen Besitz erbte sein Sohn Richard III. Allerdings stellte sich nun heraus, dass der Besitz stark verschuldet war. Richard verkaufte das abgelegene Gut Löcknitz und kaufte dafür 1597 die sog. Zickoischen Güter (Niewisch, Pieskow und Speichrow) für 11.200 Taler. Die sog. Zickoischen Güter hatte Siegmund von Zieckau 1577 vom Kloster Neuzelle gekauft. Gegen ein Darlehen von 10.000 Talern hatte schon Joachim vom Kaiser und böhmischen König auch die Anwartschaft auf die sog. Lamsfeldschen Güter erhalten. 1597 erwarb er von Georg und Heinrich von Miehlen das Gut Terpt. Im selben Jahr erwarb er von der Stadt Luckau Korn- und Haferpächte in Hindenberg. Am 25. November 1600 starb Richard III. von der Schulenburg auf der Jagd in Pieskow. Um oder nach 1600 folgte dann noch der Erwerb des Rittergutes Trebitz der von Zabeltitz, ein Afterlehen des Klosters Neuzelle. Es könnte daher noch von Richard oder auch erst von seinem Sohn Joachim VII. erworben worden sein.

17. Jahrhundert
Erbe des riesigen Besitzes wurde sein Sohn Joachim VII., der am 27. Februar 1601 den Lehnbrief für alle ererbten Güter in der Niederlausitz empfing. Ihm war außerdem noch ein Anteil an Beetzendorf zugefallen. Um die Schulden zu drücken verkaufte er bald darauf den Anteil an Beetzendorf. Die Herrschaft Straupitz verkaufte er 1615 75.000 Taler an den Obersteuereinnehmer und Landgerichtsassessor Georg von Wallwitz. Schloss und Rittergut Penkun verkaufte im selben Jahr an den Landrat Henning von der Osten. Joachim war in 1. Ehe mit Sidonia von Kittlitz verheiratet und nach deren Tod mit Maria Hedwig Burggräfin von Dohna. 1619 starb Joachim VII. von der Schulenburg. Zunächst übernahm seine Witwe die Güter. Die Schulden waren weiter angestiegen, so dass sich die Gläubiger die Herrschaften Lübbenau und Neu-Zauche abtreten ließen. 1621 kaufte Elisabeth von Distelmaier, die Witwe des Johann Casimir von Lynar die Herrschaft Lübbenau; die Herrschaft Lübbenau kam somit in den Besitz der Familie von Lynar. 1623 ging die Herrschaft Neu Zauche an den Jobst von Bredow. Nach dem Tod des Hans von der Zauche († 1622) kamen allerdings die sog. Lamsfeldschen Güter (Lamsfeld, Jamlitz, Jessern und Staakow) zum Schulenburgischen Besitz hinzu. Sie heiratete in 2. Ehe den David Heinrich von Tschirnhausen. 1643 trat Maria Hedwig Burggräfin von Dohna den Besitz an ihren Sohn Heinrich Joachim von der Schulenburg ab. 1644 wurde dieser in den Reichsfreiherrenstand erhoben. 1648 verkaufte Abt Bernhard Freiherr von Schrattenbach Gut und Dorf Trebitz, das die von der Schulenburg vom Kloster Neuzelle zu Lehen hatten, unter Aufhebung des Lehnsverhältnises um 500 Taler und 500 Scheffel Getreide Lieberoser Maßes an Heinrich Joachim von der Schulenburg zu einem freien Allod (Eigengut). Trebitz war mit der Herrschaft Lieberose in Personalunion verbunden, gehörte aber nicht zur eigentlichen Herrschaft, d. h. zum Sternbergschen Lehen. 1648 wurden auch die Lamsfeldschen Güter von einem Mannlehen in ein Allod und Erbgut umgewandelt. Heinrich Joachim wurde 1654 Landvogt der Niederlausitz, ein Amt, das er bis zur Auflösung dieses Amtes 1665 bekleidete. In seinem Testament von 1665 bildete Heinrich Joachim von der Schulenburg ein Majorat, nach der die Herrschaft Lieberose die Dörfer Behlow, Münchhofe mit Klein Liebitz, Schadow, Doberburg, Blasdorf, Goschen, Pinnow, Zaue und Möllen umfasste (aber nicht Siegadel und Glowe). Zu diesem Majorat gehörten auch die Zieckoschen Güter (Niewisch, Pieskow und Speichrow), die Lamsfeldschen Güter (Lamsfeld, Jamlitz, Jessern und Staakow), Siegadel und Trebitz.

1665 starb Heinrich Joachim ohne Leibeserben und der Besitz fiel an Achaz II. von der Schulenburg auf Beetzendorf in der Altmark, der damals Landeshauptmann der Altmark und kurfürstlich-brandenburgischer Geheimrat war. 1667 wurde er in den Reichsfreiherrenstand erhoben. Nach der Landtagsordnung von 1669 hatte die Herrschaft Lieberose Sitz und Stimme in der Herrenkurie der Niederlausitzischen Ständeversammlung. Von den drei Söhnen des Achaz, Levin Joachim, Achaz und Hans Georg starb Achaz noch vor dem Vater. Achaz (II.) starb am 25. Juni 1680 in Beetzendorf. 1681 wurde zunächst Levin Joachim mit Lieberose belehnt, der aber 1694 kinderlos starb. Nun trat der jüngste Sohn Hans Georg II. das Erbe an. Dieser war dänischer Generalmajor und hatte sich im Krieg gegen Schweden Auszeichnungen erworben. 1684 war ihm der Dannebrogorden verliehen worden.

18. Jahrhundert

Hans Georg von der Schulenburg starb am 19. Mai 1715 in Lieberose. Er war mit Renate von der Schulenburg, Tochter des Dietrich Hermann von der Schulenburg, mit der er elf Kinder hatte, die aber meist jung starben. Erbe war sein einzig überlebender Sohn Georg Anton. Dieser erhielt 1716 den Lehnbrief von der Sternbergschen Lehenkurie in Prag. Georg Anton war sehr aktiv in der Mehrung seines Besitzes. So kaufte er noch folgende Allodialbesitzungen hinzu:
 1725 Groß Leuthen mit Ressen, Bückchen, Klein Leuthen, Dollgen, Klein Leine und Guhlen
 1743 Bärenklau
 1745 Anteil an Schuhlen
 1749 Mochlitz und Reicherskreuz
 1751 Leeskow

1755 hatte die Herrschaft Lieberose 2366 Einwohner. 1734 war er in den Grafenstand erhoben worden, 1749 wurde er kurfürstlich-brandenburgischer Oberjägermeister. Georg Anton baute das Schloss in Lieberose aus. Seine Ehe mit der Marquise le Roy de Valanglart blieb kinderlos. 1774 inspizierte der Sternbergsche Beamte den Sternbergschen Anteil der Herrschaft Lieberose. Damals gehörten zum Sternbergschen Anteil: Lieberose, Behlow, Blasdorf, Doberburg, Goschen, Klein Liebitz, Münchhofe, Möllen, Pinnow, Schadow und Zaue. Nach dem Tod des Georg Anton am 6. Dezember 1778 kam es zu einem erbitterten Erbschaftsstreit. Georg Anton hatte nämlich die Allodialgüter den Kindern seiner Schwester Sofie Henriette verh. Gräfin von Podewils vermacht. Der Streit entspann sich um die Frage, was Allod und was zur Herrschaft Lieberose bzw. zum Majorat zu rechnen war. Der Streit endete schließlich 1781 in einem Vergleich. Die Herrschaft Groß Leuthen ging an die Familie der Grafen von Podewils, während die Herrschaft Lieberose der Familie von der Schulenburg verblieb. Doch nun begann ein neuer Rechtsstreit unter den erbberechtigten Vettern der von der Schulenburg, der erst 1787 endgültig zugunsten des ältesten der Vettern Johann Heinrich aus der Tucheimer Linie entschieden wurde. Johann Heinrich von der Schulenburg war dänischer Generalleutnant. Er nahm die Herrschaft Lieberose 1787 in Besitz. Seine Ehe mit Friederike Luise Gräfin Knut blieb kinderlos und nach seinem Tod 1791 erbte seines jüngsten Bruders Achaz Albrecht Ludwig Sohn, Dietrich Ernst Otto Albrecht, die Herrschaft Lieberose. 1797 kaufte er noch Mochlitz hinzu.

19. Jahrhundert

Dietrich Ernst Otto Albrecht von der Schulenburg (1756–1831) hatte mit finanziellen Problemen zu kämpfen. Er verkaufte daher 1806 die Herrschaft an seinen jüngeren Bruder Friedrich Ferdinand Bernhard Achatz (1772–1847). Dieser begann seine Laufbahn auf der Ritterakademie am Dom zu Brandenburg, wurde 1816 in den erblichen preußischen Grafenstand erhoben. 1824 wurde die standesherrliche Gerichtsbarkeit aufgehoben und die Gerichtsbarkeit in der Herrschaft dem Gerichtsamt Lieberose überwiesen. 1834 beantragte der Graf die Rückübertragung der Zivilgerichtsbarkeit und erhielt diese auch 1836 zurück, trotz Widerstand seitens des Justizministeriums. 1847 starb Friedrich Ferdinand von der Schulenburg, als Landesältester der Niederlausitz. Sein Grab befindet sich auf dem Friedhof in Lieberose. Erbe war sein Sohn Friedrich Albrecht (1801–1869). 1849 ging die Zivilgerichtsbarkeit dann doch an das Kreisgericht Lieberose über. Die Patrimonialgerichtsbarkeit im Gutsbezirk, der aus dem Schloss und seinen Vorwerken geschaffen wurde, blieb aber erhalten. 1853 gehörten zum Gutsbezirk noch Schloss und fünf Vorwerke (Vorwerk am Schloss, Damme, Hollbrunn, Jamlitz und Klein Liebitz), die Abfindungsländereien, die Seen und Teiche, die Forsten (allein über 40.000 Morgen) und die kombinierten Rittergüter Lamsfeld und Trebitz von insgesamt 55.598 Morgen Land. Nach dem Topographisch-statistischen Handbuch des Regierungs-Bezirks Frankfurt a. O. aus dem Jahr 1864 umfasste die Standesherrschaft Lieberose folgende Orte (hier wurde nicht mehr nach der eigentlichen Herrschaft Lieberose, den Zieckoschen und Lamsfeldschen Gütern, Siegadel und Trebitz getrennt, wohl aber Lamsfeld als separates Rittergut aufgeführt):
 Behlow
 Blasdorf
 Doberburg (Dobberbuß mit einer Wassermühle in der Nähe des Dorfes) sowie Bahrold (Etablissement und Wassermühle = Baroldmühle), Friedrichshöhe (Waldwärter-Etablissement) und Siehenshof (Etablissement; existiert nicht mehr)
 Goschen (Goschzschen)
 Jamlitz (Schäferei, Vorwerk, drei Wassermühlen, ein Fischerhaus am Raduschsee und drei ausgebauten Gehöften), außerdem Elisabethhütte (Glashütte)
 Jessern mit Hoffnungsbai (Ablage-Etablissement mit 1 Kalkofen) und Neubrück (Etablissement)
 Klein Liebitz (mit einem Schäfereivorwerk) sowie der Heideschänke (Schank-Etablissement in der Lieberoser Forst; existiert nicht mehr)
 Möllen (mit einer Wassermühle und einer Windmühle in der Nähe des Dorfes) sowie Elisenruh (Etablissement; existiert nicht mehr)
 Münchehofe
 Niewisch mit Voigtsmühle (Wassermühle)
 Pieskow mit Annenhof (Etablissement; existiert nicht mehr)
 Pinnow (mit Windmühle und zwei ausgebauten Gehöften in der Nähe des Dorfes, ein Etablissement, früher Teerofen) sowie Eichhorst (Forst-Etablissement)
 Schadow
 Speichrow
 Siegadel (Syckadel) (mit einer Wassermühle und einer Windmühle in der Nähe des Dorfes)
 Staakow
 Zaue (mit einer Ziegelei)

1869 starb Friedrich Albrecht von der Schulenburg. Ihm folgte sein Sohn Dietrich Friedrich Joachim Graf von der Schulenburg (1849–1911).

20. Jahrhundert
1910 gehörte zur Herrschaft Lieberose bzw. Gutsbezirk noch 11.610 ha Land, darunter allein 9.221 ha Wald. 1911 starb Dietrich von der Schulenburg. Erbe wurde sein jüngerer Bruder Otto (1857–1945). 1929 wurde dieser Gutsbezirk mit der Stadt Lieberose vereinigt. Infolge des Gesetzes über die Aufhebung der Standesvorrechte des Adels und die Auflösung der Hausvermögen wurde der Fideikommiss Freie Standesherrschaft Lieberose 1929 aufgelöst und in eine Waldstiftung umgewandelt. Diese Form war vom Gesetz zugelassen, um größeren Waldbesitz in einer Hand zu halten. 1943 wurde die Familie von der Schulenburg enteignet, um auf den zugehörigen Forstflächen einen Truppenübungsplatz anzulegen. Letzte Besitzer waren der 1945 gestorbene Graf Otto und sein Sohn Graf Albrecht Friedrich von der Schulenburg.

Belege

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 Götz Freiherr von Houwald: Die Niederlausitzer Rittergüter und ihre Besitzer. Band III: Kreis Lübben. Verlag Degener & Co., Inhaber Gerhard Gessner, Neustadt an der Aisch 1984, ISBN 3-7686-4109-0, S. 156 ff.
 Rudolf Lehmann: Historisches Ortslexikon der Niederlausitz. Band 2, Hessisches Landesamt für geschichtliche Landeskunde, Marburg 1979, ISBN 3-921254-96-5, S. 195–196. (im Folgenden auch Lehmann, Historisches Ortslexikon mit entsprechender Seitenzahl)
 Friedrich Beck, Lieselott Enders, Heinz Braun (unter Mitarbeit von Margot Beck, Barbara Merker): Behörden und Institutionen in den Territorien Kurmark, Neumark, Niederlausitz bis 1808/16. Böhlau, Weimar 1964 (Übersicht über die Bestände des Brandenburgischen Landeshauptarchivs Potsdam, Teil 1, Schriftenreihe: Veröffentlichungen des Brandenburgischen Landeshauptarchivs Band 4), ;4
 Gothaisches Genealogisches Taschenbuch der Gräflicher Häuser. Teil A. 1942. Zugleich Adelsmatrikel der Deutschen Adelsgenossenschaft. Teil A (Gräfliche Häuser des spätestens um 1400 nachgewiesenen ritterbürtigen deutschen Landadels und ihm gleichartiger Geschlechter, Deutscher Uradel). 115. Jg. Justus Perthes, Gotha 1941-11. Lieberose, S. 479 f. Digitalisat
 Johann Friedrich Danneil: Das Geschlecht der von der Schulenburg, Band 2. In Kommission bei J. D. Schmidt, Salzwedel 1847 Online bei Google Books (im Folgenden abgekürzt Danneil, Geschlecht der von der Schulenburg, 2, mit entsprechender Seitenzahl)

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Houston library offers free TV, movie streaming service
Craig Hlavaty, Houston Chronicle
Houston Public Library card holders will now have free access to thousands upon thousands of audiobooks, TV shows, films, and albums with the hoopla digital web
app, according to a Monday HPL press release.
"We started looking into the possibility of adding hoopla digital to HPL's services late August 2013," says Sandra Fernandez with the Houston Public Library. The two sides reach a deal in November.
The various forms of media will be made available for instant streaming or temporary downloading, just as library visitors can check out items from a physical collection at a branch location.
Video files can be checked out for 72 hours, music for 7 days, and audiobooks can be out for 21 days. You are only allowed four titles each month though.
The hoopla service can be accessed on smartphones (both Droid and Apple), along with tablets, computers and Apple TVs. The user interface is rather easy and the audio and picture quality is on par with Amazon and iTunes. Not bad for a free service.
Right now you can borrow tons of popular music titles, like the latest albums from Lady Gaga, Eminem, Macklemore & Lewis, and Drake. There is plenty of rock and other genres to choose from, so don't be dissuaded.
If you missed the JFK period drama Parkland in theaters in 2013, you can stream it now on hoopla. Think Netflix, but free, albeit limited.
The most popular audiobooks at the moment are 12 Years A Slave and Orange Is The New
Black, both now critically-acclaimed film and TV series. Don't worry, there are other books that haven't made into movies yet there to read.
The TV section is filled with plenty of documentaries and offerings for kids, and you can even find the UK version of The Office. The section is heavy on BBC series, so Anglophiles will be very happy.
Craig Hlavaty
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Anseba region: Micro-credit and Savings Program striving to promote outreach of village banks
The Micro-credit and Savings Program's branch in Anseba region indicated that it is exerting efforts to promote outreach of village banks. Keren, 20 November 2012 – The Micro-credit and Savings Program's branch in Anseba region indicated that it is exerting efforts to promote outreach of village banks.
Mr. Biniam Yohannes, head of the branch office, pointed out that it is operating in 10 sub-zones of the region, and that the beneficiaries of the program include small-scale business owners, civil servants and Associations. He further disclosed that a total of 37 million Nakfa has been credited by beneficiaries in the region.
According to a new scheme of the program, 2,899 farmers in Anseba region became beneficiaries of a total of 24.6 million Nakfa credit last summer which is intended for livestock farming. Moreover, 90% of the credited cash has been reimbursed on time, reports indicated.
Stating that the role of stakeholders and Administrations is crucial in the implementation process of the program, Mr. Biniam called on the beneficiaries to drawn up neat plan besides setting appropriate timing and place for investment. Future undertaking of the program would focus on the sub-zones of Sel'a and Adobha, he added.
Among the beneficiaries, Ms. Lemlem Gebrehans, Ms. Rahwa Berih, Mr. Dawit Teklai and Mr. Niguse Wolde said that they are in a position of paying back credits in the wake of its prudent utilization.
Southern region: 200 cataract patients cured through surgical campaign
Eritrean community members in the Republic of South Sudan conduct seminar regarding investment prospects in the Homeland


Tanintharyi Region Chief Minister Daw Lae Lae Maw has been charged with corruption along with three local company officials, after a month-long investigation by the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC).
The commission's announcement comes as the ruling National League for Democracy has taken steps to tighten its control over high-ranking regional officials, including chief ministers, ministers and speakers of local assemblies.
Daw Lae Lae Maw is the first chief minister to be charged with corruption since the NLD took power in 2016.


Watercolour drawing of the Krishna temple at Lalitpur (Patan) in Nepal, by an anonymous artist working in the Nepalese school, c. 1843-1846. The image, set within a black frame, is inscribed on the front in pencil: 'No. 14. Temple at Patan. Krishna Deo.' The original pencil sketch for this drawing is in the Hodgson collection in the Royal Asiatic Society.
Lalitpur, the 'City of Beauty' was founded in the 2nd century by the Kirats and it remained a valley kingdom until the late 15th century when it became a sovereign state, together with Kathmandu and Bhaktapur. All three were built around Durbar Squares containing Palace and Temple complexes. The Krishna Mandir Temple was built in 1637 by Siddhi Narasingh Malla, who is said to have dreamt that Krishna and Radha, one of the incarnations of Vishnu and his consort, appeared in front of his palace and so he erected a temple on that spot. The interior is decorated with sculpted scenes of the Ramayana, a Hindu epic.


I can't believe Thanksgiving is tomorrow! Paul and I are in Chicago for the weekend and we will be doing some Black Friday shopping… well, probably online. I'm not a fan of going out into the crowds to fight for deals. I'd rather be cozy under a blanket with a glass of wine, some leftover pumpkin pie and my credit card!
If you celebrate Thanksgiving, I hope you have a wonderful time with your family & friends! And, if you celebrate Black Friday (ha!) I wish you success and lots of patience!
Today I am sharing my first ever holiday guide for the woman in your life. Sister, mom, grandma, friends… maybe even for the guys, too. Whoever! This list is curated from items I own and love, and few that have made their way onto my wish list!
Diptyque candles are pricey but the scents are light & beautiful. And because the packaging is so pretty, you'll want to repurpose the jars when the wax burns away. Desktop pencil holder? Or maybe a new home for your lipgloss or makeup brushes? Either way, this candle is a fun little spurge! My favorite scent is the Figuier.
If you saw about a month back, I got a pair of Bose headphones for my birthday. Well, long story short, I ended up returning them and buying these Sony headphones instead. Wow! They are so much better and I'm so happy I went with them. You can control a variety of features with just your right hand and your right ear phone. I plan do a mini review of these headphones in the future. The sound quality is excellent and the noise cancelling feature makes them worth the hefty price tag.
Fresh has been a popular brand for years due to their simple but effective products. I love the creaminess of the Coconut Lip Balm and the smell will transport you to a tropical island!
Sleep has never come easily for me. I usually wake up in the middle of the night and have a hard time falling back asleep. While this Lush Sleepy cream doesn't knock me out, the light lavender & oat scent is relaxing and comforting. I rub a light layer on my arms and hands before bed. The smell is light and lovely!
I'll admit I don't need a scarf living in Arizona, but I love having them when I travel. Especially if I'm heading somewhere cold. This oversized scarf from & Other Stories is the perfect gift! It's so soft and comes in so many colors.
Lou and Grey's SignatureSoft line has changed my life. Seriously, this line is SO cozy and soft, it's hard for me to sleep in anything else. While they aren't actually classified as pajamas, I use the Upstate Sweatpants exclusively for bed. The material is beyond soft with a relaxed fit and classic colors like black, grey, and navy. These are a little pricey, so I tend to wait for sales at LOFT. I promise you won't regret these, They hold up great in the wash. Tip, buy a SignatureSoft sweatshirt or tee to pair with your Upstate Sweats for the most comfortable bedtime ensemble ever!
I've been an Everlane fan for the past year. I own everything from denim, sweaters, and even sandals. All of these products are made ethically and they practice transparent pricing. Not to mention, their stuff is classic and well-made! This traveler wallet is perfect for carrying your passport, important cards, and cash while traveling – all in style!
Anyone else a fan of Laguna Beach or The Hills? I was always #teamkristin, I love how she was unapologetically herself, a bit of a trouble maker and always up for a good time. I'm still a big fan of hers and have recently become the owner of some of her jewelry from her line Uncommon James. If you're looking for unique twists on classic pieces, give UJ a chance.
These bad boys are ON.MY.LIST! I've been debating a pair for about a year now but have never pulled the trigger. Last month on the Royal Tour of Australia, Duchess Meghan was seen out in a pair of pointy flats by Rothys. I decided to look back into them and fell in love with the loafer style! They come in a variety of colors & prints, and other styles, like slip-on sneakers and rounded flats. I can't decide between the camo or basic black, help!!
I purchased the Dagne Dover Hunter toiletry bag on a whim. I liked the size options and the fact that each bag comes with one or two mini zippered pouches. The bag is made out of a scuba material, making it shock absorbent and just really cute. I've used the bag for a few different purposes. I've kept makeup and toiletries in it, I've also used it to securely transport my camera inside of my hand-luggage. It has the ability to transform into whatever you need it for!
Next week I'll be back with a guide focusing specifically on the men!
What items are on your list this year?
Love this gift guide! Do you like the shoes you've gotten from Everlane? I have only bought jeans from them.
And, I've been looking at Rothys, as well! They started popping up all over ads on social media. I haven't ordered a pair yet, though. I can't wait to hear how you like them!
Thanks, Emily! I have a pair of the Bridge sandals from Everlane and I love them! I was concerned they would be stiff and uncomfortable but I really liked them from the start. They are on the stiffer side without any cushion, but they're still totally comfortable! I like most of the stuff I get from them, although I've had a few issues with size consistency.


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Two Red Mollies Play Their Own Individualistic Americana at Pete's
There's going to be a rare Red Molly reunion of sorts this Nov 14 at 8:30 PM at Pete's Candy Store when brilliantly incisive dobro player Abbie Gardner – who has a Tuesday night residency there this month – opens a twinbill with her old Red Molly bandmate, multi-instrumentalist and songwriter Carolann Solebello.
Obviously, Red Molly have been back in action for awhile, with Molly Venter in Solebello's place. The Pete's show is a chance to hear two longtime friends and distinctive Americana artists in an intimate setting, doing their own material and very possibly working up new stuff.
The last time this blog caught up with Solebello, she was playing a fantastic twinbill at the American Folk Art Museum on a Friday night last spring with brooding New England gothic songsmith Nathaniel Bellows. With the first soaring notes of the bittersweet, opening country ballad, Brooklyn in the Rain, her strong, clear, insistent vocals were a potent reminder why she'd gotten the Red Molly gig to begin with. That, and her purist, similarly eclectic guitar chops. The fluidity of Solebello's fretwork, whether with her chords or fingerpicking, should be the rule rather than the exception, but in what's left of the singer-songwriter demimonde, it seldom is.
She told a funny story about her experiences as a struggling Brooklyn-born-and-raised songwriter dating an Upper West Side yuppie with season tickets to the opera, and then followed with a bouncy, pouncing, defiant, bluegrass-tinged post-breakup narrative. Like many of her songs, it was equal parts urban and bucolic, traditional and in the here and now: clearly, the dude was a fish out of water in her Lower East Side Americana scene.
That defiant quality is a consistent trait: she doesn't feel at home in the role of victim. She added a gentle touch of vintage Judy Collins-style vibrato to a swaying, pensively catchy number after that, then brought the lights down for a fond reminiscence of her grandmother. The rest of her tantalizingly brief set was much the same, acerbic major/minor chord changes and often surprising dynamic shifts in support of vivid narratives that transcend the usual lovelorn coffeehouse girl stereotype. There will no doubt be plenty of those at the Pete's show, times two, and maybe a duet or two.
And the ongoing Friday night series at the Folk Art Museum continues on Nov 17 at 5:30 PM with low-key, plainspoken, populist folk-pop songwriter Jeremy Aaron.
Everybody's Favorite Americana Harmony Trio, Red Molly, Make a Triumphant Return to City Winery
Is there another Americana band with as individualistic and spine-tingling a blend of voices as Red Molly? Actually yes – Bobtown, who played the Brooklyn Americana Festival on Saturday. More about them later.
Red Molly's first New York show in two years last night at City Winery was epic. The harmony trio of dobro player Abbie Gardner, guitarists Molly Venter and Laurie MacAllister really give you a lot of bang for your buck. In two long sets, bolstered by bassist Craig Akin and Roosevelt Dime guitarist/percussionist Eben Pariser, they played a wickedly fun, dynamic mix of originals and a bunch of choice covers.
Each group member has a solo album in progress: MacAllister fretted about how the trio would be able to "shoehorn the songs into a Red Molly show," but everything worked seamlessly. As usual, the women took turns on lead vocals, often in the same number. Venter took centerstage on one of the best of the new songs, Cold Black Water, a portrait of an indomitable single mother making a new start on the rugged Oregon coast, rising from an enigmatic, quiet suspense on the verse to a ferociously anthemic payoff on the chorus. Another standout was a hauntingly muted ballad by Gardner, told from the point of view of a war veteran's wife who's watching her wounded warrior trying to keep himself together.
And the voices were sublime. Gardner has jazz bloodlines and Venter is a connoisseur of Texas Americana, with blue notes peeking out from every secret corner. MacAllister contrasts with a disarmingly direct delivery. And while there was plenty of the usual banter between the group and what seemed to be a sold-out crowd, MacAllister came across as the ringleader in this merry band. Introducing a rousing number inspired by a gig in Alaska that wound up with a dude in the crowd throwing a taxidermied fox onto the stage, she related how, for a woman in a state with a gender imbalance, "The odds were good, but the goods were odd."
The best song of the night was When It's All Wrong. Gardner's dobro slid and slithered through every macabre passing tone in the scale as her voice channeled a bitterness and menace that Lana Del Rey and all the other wannabe noir pinups would die to have written.
The covers were choice, beginning with the famous Richard Thompson tune from which they take their name. Gardner drew lots of chuckles with a sly little dobro lick on the intro to Crazy, which Venter sang with a nuance that would have made Patsy Cline proud. The three-part harmonies, backed by just bass, on The Fever were a lot of fun, while the group's most calmly rapturous moment was their a-capella take of their original May I Suggest. As long as Red Molly are still together and touring – something that didn't seem likely a couple of years ago – maybe, despite the madmen in the White House, we are truly living in the best years of our lives. The darkest times sometimes produce the greatest art. Red Molly's current tour continues on Oct 6 at at the Freight & Salvage in Berkeley, CA; advance tix are $25.
Next month is a particularly good one at City Winery, Just for starters, Willie Nile – the world's most obvious choice to sing Dylan – does that on the 10th at 8 PM: tix are expensive, $30, but this could be an awful lot of fun. And then there's a killer twinbill on the 15th at 8 with blue-eyed soulstress and fiery guitarslinger Miss Tess followed by one of the great songwriters in noir Americana, Eilen Jewell, for $20.
And Gardner has a solo show at Pete's on Oct 17 at 8:30 PM
Red Molly's Light in the Sky – Their Best Album?
The three women of Red Molly – Abbie Gardner, Laurie McAllister and Molly Venter – blend their voices magically throughout a mix of seemingly every style of of Americana roots music from the past century and before then. To call their latest album Light in the Sky their best does an injustice to their others: they're all good. The first question that springs to mind about this band is, why aren't they playing Madison Square Garden? While it's not like they usually play small rooms – the big room at Rockwood Music Hall, where they are this Thursday the 17th at 7:30, is as small as they get, and that's probably only because it's a hometown show in the midst of a big tour – Red Molly would resonate with a worldwide audience. Sure, Light in the Sky was the #1 most added album by radio "folk dj's" during the past month – but how many of those are there? A few hundred? A thousand? The Dixie Chicks had their run; it's Red Molly's turn.
As with their previous release, they've got a band behind them here – which doesn't come in until after the dreamy, gorgeous, three part oldtimey harmonies of their version of Dear Someone. They follow that with the determined pulse of Walk Beside Me, a gospel/bluegrass blend with Gardner's stinging dobro and McAllister's bracing Appalachian violin. Come On In My Kitchen gets freshly and cleverly reinvented, with funky organ. If you're convinced that Robert Johnson's version is a classic that can't be beat, you have to hear the way they play up Gardner's "oh the wind howls" bridge into an organ solo – it might not exactly be delta blues, but it's awfully fun.
A banjo tune, Do I Ever Cross Your Mind has a vintage Carter Family vibe with better production values and more of that sweet violin. They follow that with Oh My Michael, a stark, Celtic-flavored fisherman's widow's lament. The best song on the album is a darkly bristling, bluesy version of Buddy and Julie Miller's Does My Ring Burn Your Finger. "Just wait here in the dark, my dearly departed," McAllister sings with a wounded menace at the end.
Hello Goodbye isn't the Beatles tune: it's a jaunty, ragtime-flavored original, Gardner's soaring dobro trading off with her dad Herb Gardner's pre-Prohibition piano. With balmy muted trumpet, It's Too Late to Call It a Night is an irresistibly charming, lushly slinky bourdoir swing tune; by contrast, Why Should I Cry has a resolute western swing edge. There's also a couple of casual, swaying Americana-pop songs, Ghost and Hold It All; a couple of country gospel tunes, Your Long Journey and a brisk remake of Gillian Welch's By the Mark; and a similarly upbeat version of Fever that's closer to Elvis irrepressibility than Peggy Lee mist, just the trio harmonizing over fingersnaps and Craig Akin's bass. As usual, Red Molly cover all the bases: there's something for fans of pretty much every Americana style ever invented here.


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The Australian Camera 'Fujifilm Showcase' competition
By AV Hub | Monday, 24 July 2017 11:06
LOVE YOUR PICTURES?
Want To Win a Prize For Them?
The Fujifilm Showcase is an annual competition run by Australian Camera magazine. The competition has six rounds, with the judges selecting a Winner plus Highly Commended and Commended images for each round, all three of which are published in Australian Camera magazine.
At the end of the year the overall Winner of that year's Fujifilm Showcase is selected, again with full coverage in Australian Camera magazine.
Fujifilm Australia generously supplies the prizes for each issue's successful entrants to the Showcase.
The winner of a round wins a Fujifilm 32 GB SDHC memory card, the author of the Highly Commended image receives a Fujifilm 16 GB SDHC memory card and the Commended image wins its creator a Fujifilm 8.0 GB SD memory card.
GRAND PRIZE: The grand prize for the 2017 competition is a Fujifilm X-Pro2 with an XF 35mm f1.4 prime lens (see right). You can read more about the X-Pro2 here.
Note that it is not a requirement that entries to the Fujifilm Showcase be taken on Fujifilm camera equipment.
The 2017 Fujifilm Showcase runs until 30 September 2017. Entries received after this date will be entered in the 2018 competition which starts with the November/December 2017 issue.
You can enter the Fujifilm Showcase as many times as you like during the year, submitting up to four photographs each time. Please make sure you provide all the necessary camera and film/capture details on the entry coupon (which is below, click for a PDF if you don't want to cut up your magazine). With email entries make sure the same information is included.
Why not have a go? Not only can you win some great prizes, but it's also a chance to see one of your pictures in print. Read the accompanying rules carefully and get snapping.
BY MAIL: You can enter by sending your images files on DVD or USB drive. Please make sure your DVDs or USB drives are marked with your name and address, and include a self-addressed and postage-paid envelope if you would like your disc or drive returned.
BY EMAIL: Files can be sent directly via email to cameracomp@avhub.com.au.
- You can enter the Fujifilm Showcase as many times as you like during the year, submitting up to four photographs each time.
- Images should be at 300 dpi resolution, at a file size which enables a reproduction of up to 20x15cm. Please avoid submitting overly large file sizes, especially when emailing the images. Up to 4.0MB in file size should be sufficient. Digital retouching and manipulation is permitted, but the judges will continue to reward good in-camera techniques.
- Full details of the camera, lens, film/capture details and any retouching must be supplied with the image. If sending by mail you can use the form in each issue of Camera magazine (photocopies are allowed); this form is available on PDF here. If sending to cameracomp@avhub.com.au, include this information with your images.
- Images can be titled if you wish, but this isn't essential.
- It is not a requirement that entries to the Fujifilm Showcase be taken on Fujifilm camera equipment.
- The Fujifilm Showcase is open only to Australian residents.
Why not have a go? Not only can you win some great prizes, but it's also a chance to see one of your pictures in print.
Competition is open to Australian residents only. The 2017 Fujifilm Showcase begins 00.01 AEST 15 July 2017 and ends 23:59 AEST 14 July 2018. This is a game of skill and the creative and successful images as judged by the Australian Camera judges will win. Six round winners will receive a 32GB Fujifilm SD card valued at $30. Six round highly commended winners will receive a 16GB Fujifilm SD card valued at $20. Six round commended winners will receive a 8GB Fujifilm SD card valued at $15. The grand prtize winner will receive a FujifilmX-Pro2 camera or equivalent, valued at $2229.95. Total prize pool value approximately $2620. The grand prize winner will be judged on 16 July 2018 at nextmedia Level 6, 207 Pacific Hwy, St Leonards NSW 2065. The judges' decision is final and no correspondence will be entered into. Winners will be announced in Camera magazine November-December issue 2018.
Fujifilm X-T3 REVIEW
If you think Fujifilm got the mirrorless camera formula pretty well spot-on with the X-T2, wait until you see what it's done with the X-T3.
The new entry-level X-T series Fujifilm mirrorless camera is based on the X-A5, so cheaper than the X-T20. Is anything that's important missing?
Fujifilm X-E3 REVIEW
Fujifilm's mid-range RF-style X Mount camera receives a comprehensive upgrade – more res, more focusing points and more speed everywhere.
Get Into Party Mode With Pink Lady Food Photo Comp
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Boston bomb squad investigates backpack near Boston Marathon finish line
Boston Police bomb squad investigates backpack near the finish line BOSTON — A moment of silence at the finish line, the tolling of church bells and a solemn flag-raising ceremony capped the first anniversary of the Boston Marathon bombing Tuesday. Under a steady rain on Boylston Street, where two homemade bombs last April 15 marked the deadliest terrorist attack in the United States since 9/11, scores gathered in the personification of a slogan that captured the country: "Boston Strong." After a stirring rendition of "God Bless America," ordinary people, bombing survivors, first responders and dignitaries — including Vice President Joe Biden — bowed…
UN launches practical guide to mobilizing action for disarmament
Share Tweet Actor and UN Messenger of Peace Michael Douglas poses with High School students, after presenting a book entitled "Action for Disarmament 10 Things You Can Do", Tuesday April 15, 2014, at the United Nations Headquarters, in New York City. Photo: Hayden Roger Celestin News Americas, UNITED NATIONS, NY, […]
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The Bad Boy Running Podcast: Ep 4 - What are your running goals?
Ep 4 - What are your running goals?
... while poking fun at David's dating situation.
David's explains the ending to last episode's late dating cliffhanger and shares his top lesson learnt from spectating at Pride.
David admits feeling a bit lost when it comes to his running goals then suddenly reveals he's part of a TV show on the BBC which he can't talk about… before spends 5 minutes talking about it.


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Q: RequireJS and Headless Test-Driven Development I'm looking to use RequireJS for my next big JS project however I am having a hard time figuring out how to test for it in a headless testing environment. I'm new to both RequireJS and the test-driven approach to coding so anything that is noob friendly would be great.

A: You can test RequireJS modules from the command line using r.js to run your scripts in Node.
Then, you can use Node modules, like assert, to create a test suite for yourself.
Here's an overly simple example:
scripts/simple.js:
define({ name: 'Really simple module' });

tests/test_simple.js:
require({ baseUrl: 'scripts' }, ['assert', 'simple'], function(assert, simple) {

    var test = function(callback) {
        var msg;
        try {
            callback();
        } catch (e) {
            msg = 'Failed: expected "' + e.expected +
                  '" but got "' + e.actual + '" instead.';
        }
        if (!msg) {
            msg = 'Passed';
        }
        console.log(msg);
    };

    // This will pass
    test(function() {
        assert.equal(simple.name, 'Really simple module');
    });

    // This will fail
    test(function() {
        assert.equal(simple.name, 'Foo');
    });

});

Then, you could run the test from the top level directory of your project:
node path/to/r.js test/test_simple.js

And you could probably do better than that. The assert module is just the bare bones that you need for making yourself a test suite. If you don't want to roll your own, you might try using a package like CommonJS Test Runner, but be sure to read the r.js documentation first.

A: OK, here is my thoughts. You should write tests only for your own code, not third party code, so there is no need to test that RequireJS as a library is working correctly. (They have their own tests, which you should trust.)
So you should be able to assume, in your tests, that RequireJS is working. Just like you assume parseInt works, and setTimeout works, and Math.min works: the developers of those have their own tests, and you don't need to write more.
If it's not working (quite unlikely), or if you are using it incorrectly (marginally more likely), then your test should fail catastrophically: you will end up calling methods on objects that don't exist, for example.
With this in mind, you should unit test your individual RequireJS modules. To do this, either each test fixture should be enclosed in a module that requires its system-under-test module, or tests should be asynchronous, and as part of them they should require the system-under-test-module. Again, just assume you got the correct module back: if you didn't, i.e. if you are misusing RequireJS, the tests will fail catastrophically.

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BroadwayRadio Special: Albert Poland
James Marino speaks with Albert Poland, Broadway Producer, about his new book, "Stages: A Theater Memoir", and the passing of his friend and colleague, Jack Garfein. Guest: Albert Poland ALBERT POLAND, in his 43 year career in the New York theatre, served as general manager for more than 90 productions read more
Welcome to the Rock! Episode 4
Welcome to the podcast series, "Welcome to the Rock!" A behind the curtain peek at what it takes to get a show from a seed of an idea all the way to a Broadway hit. The international hit musical Come From Away tells the incredible real-life story of the passengers read more
Welcome to the podcast series, "Welcome to the Rock!" A behind the curtain peek at what it takes to get a show from a seed of an idea all the way to a Broadway hit. The international musical hit Come From Away tells the incredible real-life story of the passengers read more
Welcome To The RockA Come From Away PodcastProduced by Curtain CallEpisode 2 Welcome to the podcast series, "Welcome to the Rock!" A behind the curtain peek at what it takes to get a show from a seed of an idea all the way to a Broadway hit. The international musical read more
BroadwayRadio Special: Michael Longoria
James Marino speaks with Michael Longoria about his new album, "Like They Do In The Movies", which was released by BROADWAY RECORDS. Guest: Michael Longoria Following the release of his critically acclaimed Christmas album, Merry Christmas Darling, Michael Longoria takes us to the cinema with a collection of his favorite read more
Show notes for Episode 1 Welcome to the podcast series, "Welcome to the Rock!" A behind the curtain peek at what it takes to get a show from a seed of an idea all the way to a Broadway hit. The international musical hit Come From Away tells the incredible read more


We have picked flowers and decorated our homes with them for centuries, but it wasn't until after the accession of William and Mary in 1668, that flower arranging moved from simple nosegays to seriously constructed, fashion conscious arrangements.
In the first of a series tracing the history of flower arranging, Corinne Julius met Daphne Vagg, a past President of the National Association of Flower Arrangement Societies, and Mary Rose Blacker, a social historian.
Mary Rose Blacker is author of Flora Domestica - A History of British Flower Arranging 1500 - 1930 (Harry N Abrams, ISBN: 0810967030).


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Well I Feel Sheepish: Chinese New Year
So this year is the year of the Sheep, and since it is hard to find favorite sheep like horses, as I did in last years A Horse's Tale, this year I'm going to have to revert back to my 2012 post Snakes on a Post, in which I counted down my favorite snake moments from films. This year I'm going to pick my fav sheep, ram, lamb, goat, and ewe moments/characters.
But before I go there, let's talk about those born in the year of the sheep. Now this symbol of the Chinese Zodiac is not just sheep, it can also be symbolized by a ram or goat, hence my using all types in my countdown. Sheep tend to be shy and well-mannered, but can also be awkward and not socially adept at things. They have charm, innocence, and attract loyal friends. Sheep people are often dreamy and starry-eyed, and can be extremely insecure finding themselves relying heavily on something for a sense of security in life. They work best with rabbits, pigs, and horses.
Famous sheep include Jamie Foxx, Mel Gibson, Michelangelo, Mark Twain, Rudolph Valentino, Bruce Willis, Orville Wright, and the amazing Jane Austen.
So now onto the countdown.
7) Toy Story (1995)
I'm sure all of you know the plot to this, but just in case…When you were a kid did you ever think that your toys came to life when you were gone and moved around on their own? Well in Toy Story they address the question that every kid was wondering and say, "yes, they do".
Whenever Andy leaves his room his toys come to life. These toys are lead by a cowboy named Woody (Tom Hanks). As the family is moving, Andy's birthday party is moved up and he gets lots of space type things, including a new space toy, Buzz Lightyear (Tim Allen). Woody becomes jealous as he is demoted from Andy's favorite toy, and everyone in the toy chest is going ga-ga over Buzz. One day Woody accidentally knocks Buzz outside Andy's window. He and the other toys believe that Woody killed him, the other toys believing he did it on purpose. Woody is saved when Andy takes him along on his family's trip to dinner. While his mom is filling up the tank who should show up? A very angry Buzz seeking revenge. Buzz survived the fall and snuck into the car. As the two fight, Andy and his mom leave for the resturant. Woody hatches a plan to get them there as well, but they are unfortunately picked up by Andy's next door neighbor Sid, a sadistic toy torturer. During this time period Buzz has a breakdown as he realizes that he is not a real spaceman, but just a toy. Now it is up to Woody to pull Buzz together and for the two of them to figure out a way to get back to Andy before he moves and is gone forever.
Favorite Sheep Moment: Mistletoe
This scene occurs at the end of the film. It takes place the Christmas after Woody and Buzz have defeated Sid, found their way back to Andy, and settled in the new house. The toys are worried about what new things Andy will be getting and whether or not they will be replaced. They are setting up a communications center to hear everything going on downstairs when the china Bo Peep figurine hooks Woody and pulls him under the mistletoe her sheep have so conveniently set up. It's a cute scene with Woody and Bo; and finally shows that Bo Peep's sheep can do more than run away.
This is the only clip I could find and it is poor quality (sorry!). Start it at about 8 mins and you'll be good to go.
For more on Toy Story, go to They're Alive!
For more Woody and Buzz Lightyear, go to The Boys Are Back in Town
6) Aladdin (1992)
Aladdin is a retelling of a chinese tale in Arabian Nights or A Thousand and One Nights, tales that Scheherazade told her husband to keep herself alive each night, (for more on that go here). Disney disneyfied it into being much happier and brighter, like they do with everything.
In the disney story, Aladdin is an orphaned boy living with his monkey friend, Abu. The two are street rats, scrounging about for food and hiding from the castle guards. Every night Aladdin goes home and dreams of being rich and living in the palace, never worrying about any thing. Meanwhile, Princess Jasmine is in the palace and has to marry by her sixteenth birthday. She hates every prince that has called on her as she feels they all are after her fortune. Also in the palace lurks Jafar, the evil vizier, who wants to take the throne for himself. He is trying to get inside the fabled Cave of Wonders to get a lamp, but only a pure-hearted, diamond in the rough can enter. These three stories intersect when Jasmine sneaks out of the palace, only to be helped by Aladdin when she gets into trouble. The two run from guards and are caught, Jasmine revealing herself and going home, while Aladdin is sent to the dungeon. Jafar disguises himself and frees Aladdin, convinced he is the perfect person to enter the cave. Aladdin is and does, but Abu brings the whole place toppling down when he tries to take something he is not supposed to touch. Aladdin gets stuck inside the Cave, but there he finds the Genie of the lamp and the adventure to capture the heart of the princess is on.
Fav Sheep Moment: Well, I Feel Sheepish
It's just a one bit line and an itty-bitty scene but this always used to make me laugh. In this scene Aladdin has tricked the Genie into getting him out of the cave without actually wishing for it. He instead insulted the genie and told him he could never get all three of 'em out, which of course causes the Genie to do exactly that as he has to prove he can. When he realizes what he has done he turns into a sheep and says "Well, I feel sheepish." Cute and funny. You can clearly see how much I enjoyed it as I used it for the title of the post.
For more on Aladdin, go to Diamond in the Rough
5) The Chronicles of Narnia: Voyage of the Dawn Treader (1989)
Prince Caspian and Voyage of the Dawn Treader are two of my absolute favorite books in The Chronicles of Narnia series. I enjoyed the character of Prince Caspian, along with the battles and adventures in these books.
So out of the 1980s miniseries, Voyage of the Dawn Treader is one of my favorites. I wouldn't even watch the films that came out in the 2000s as the first and second one were absolutely horrible (I never saw the third as I just couldn't stomach any more). Anyways, in this book and film Prince Caspian has grown to be a young man and is setting sail to the lone islands that not only have failed to pay tribute to Narnia since his father died, but hold ten lords who were loyal to his father, but banished by his evil uncle. As he is setting sail; Lucy and Edmond are visiting their horrid relative, cousin Eustace, in England. When they are looking at a painting of a boat all three are called into Narnia, in the exact spot that Prince Caspian is sailing. They go on grand adventures as the islands hold much more than they bargained for. They encounter slavery, nightmares coming true, a midas touch that backfired, dragons, invisible thumping creatures, a spell that has cursed an island, Aslan's country and much more.
Favorite sheep moment: Lamb or Lion
This moment occurs both in the book and miniseries. The Dawn Treader has sailed to the farthest edge of the world, sending Reepicheep into Aslan's country (heaven) and dropping off Lucy, Edmund, and Eustace. The three end up on land and find a lamb. As they speak to the lamb, questioning it whether they will be able to find the way to Aslan's country, he tells them they must enter from their own world and transforms into a Lion. I always thought that scene was so cool as a child.
This was the only clip I could find. Start at the 5:30 mark.
For more on The Chronicles of Narnia, go to Simply Fantastic
4) Legend (1985)
Legend is a fantasy film directed by Ridley Scott and starring a very young, handsome, Tom Cruise. The Lord of Darkness (Tim Curry) is imprisoned in the shadows, but wishes to break free. He sends his minions to destroy the unicorns, as their horns are the safeguards of light and keep him locked away. Meanwhile, Princess Lili has grown bored with royal life and has sneaked out once again into the forest. There she meets up with her friend Jack (Tom Cruise), a young man who has been raised by the forest and speaks the languages of the animals. Jack has a surprise that day for Princess Lili, as he calls the unicorns for her to see. Princess Lili, used to getting her own way all the time, refuses to listen to Jack's warnings of only looking at them and approaches the unicorns, distracting them, and causing the stallion to be attacked and poisoned by Darkness' minions. Princess Lili makes light of the situation, and tells Jack that the man who finds her ring will win her hand in marriage. She then tosses it into a stream, with Jack quickly diving after it. With one of the unicorns killed and horn cut off, things begin changing in the forest. All becomes cold and winter, with the stream Jack jumped into freezing over. Princess Lili becomes distraught, and runs off hiding in a cabin. She is so ashamed of what she has done that she sets out to protect the mare, getting captured by Darkness. In his castle Darkness tries to seduce Princess Lili into becoming his queen. Meanwhile, Jack has survived the water and teams up with elves and dwarves on a quest to save the unicorns, the forest, and Princess Lili.
Fav Sheep Moment: Darkness Emerging from the Mirror
This is the first time we are introduced to the full form of Lord Darkness, as previously we had only heard his voice. This scene is amazing as you are so creeped out and fascinated by this giant red arm coming out of a mirror, with fire blazing all around. As I was watching it, I didn't know what to expect or guess. Then you have this giant ram hoof come down and finally the giant form and face of darkness revealed.
For more on Tim Curry, go to 25 More Films of Christmas
For more on Tom Cruise, go to Rock You Like a Hurricane
3) A Kid in Aladdin's Palace (1997)
A Kid in Aladdin's Palace is the sequel to the Disney film, A Kid in King Arthur's Court, (modern retelling of A Conneticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court by Mark Twain), in which a young boy named Calvin is transported back to the time of King Arthur by the wizard Merlin in order to save the day. In A Kid in Aladdin's Palace, Calvin in older and concerned with more things these days. Such as how to get the hottest girl in school to go out with him, and how to deal with Elliot the bully. While cleaning some old pots his boss bought at an auction, he awakens a genie. The genie has been sitting in the lamp for thousands of years, awaiting the time he would be woken by the deliverer. You see Aladdin has married Jasmine and they rule the kingdom, alongside their daughter Sheherazade. Aladdin's evil brother, Luxor, has been trying to steal the throne. In order to save the kingdom, yet still receive help, Aladdin put the lamp back in the cave of wonders, split the key, and hid them far away from each other. He left clues for a deliverer to save them all. Luxor has poisoned Aladdin leaving him nothing more than a vegetable and in dire need of the genie to cure him. Calvin doesn't want to go back, but finds himself once again having to save a kingdom. He teams up with Ali Baba and the three thieves (his younger brothers), along with Princess Sheherazade. Calvin uses his items and know-how of the future to try to save the day, but he must act quickly as Luxor is growing more powerful every day, is trying to pressure Jasmine into marrying him, and is planning on killing Sheherazade, the only heir.
Favorite sheep moment: Just Part of the Flock
This scene takes place when Calvin and Ali Baba are running from the guards. In order to throw them off the trail, they through some wool on their backs and jump into a group of sheep, blending in with the animals. I know it's an old joke, but I still find this moment absolutely hilarious.
Once again clip is of a poorer quality and covering more than I wish. Just start at 6:50 and you will be fine.
2) The Last Battle by C. S. Lewis
This is the last book in the Chronicles of Narnia series. In this book hundreds of years have passed, and almost all have forgotten of the four children who defeated the White Witch, Prince Caspian, and Prince Rilian. Now the current king, King Tirian, is told that the time of peace is at an end. In the country, an ape finds a lion skin and decides to dress up a donkey named Puzzle in it. He starts telling people that it is Aslan, and as the current animals and people haven't seen him, they believe it. The ape starts to use his newly gained power to turn the animals into slaves. He even goes as far as selling them to the evil Calormenes. King Tirian and his friend the unicorn Jewel, are captured and bound. There they hear awful lies that Aslan is the same as the Calormenian god Tash. He calls to Aslan for help, and is answered by Eustace and Jill Pole using the rings from The Magician's Nephew. They team up to save Narnia, in it's final battle.
Favorite sheep moment: You Can't Pull the Wool Over My Eyes
While the Ape is telling everyone what life will be like, what "Aslan" wants (in reality Puzzle is stuck in a shed, being held against his will), and that Tash and Aslan are the same thing. All the animals are just agreeing with whatever is being said until one little lamb speaks up against him.
"What have we to do with the Calormenes? We belong to Aslan. They belong to Tash. They have a god called Tash. They say he has four arms and the head of a vulture. They kill Men on his altar. I don't believe there's any such person as Tash. But if there was, how could Aslan be friends with him?"
The Ape yells at the Lamb and he later disappears as he is "taken care of", but he was brave to speak his mind and stand up for what he believed in.
For more by C.S. Lewis, go to The Biggest Bill You Should Be Paying
1) Hoodwinked (2005)
Hoodwinked is a twist on the classic "Little Red Riding Hood" fairy tale. The story begins with the conclusion of the tale: wolf in the bed dressed as a woman; Red screaming her head off; Granny tied up in the closet; the huntsman running in swinging an axe; etc. The police come in being lead by Chief Fuzzy Wuzzy Bear who believes one of them is the Goody Bandit who is stealing recipes and closing down shops in the forests. He later calls in a Detective Nicky Flippers (a parody of Nick Charles) to help him solve the case. We see that no one is as they seems as Red wants to leave the forest and travel the world, Granny an extreme sports enthusists, the wold an undercover reporter, and the Hunstman an actor. As each tells their story, they all intersect and reveal the truth of what actually happened.
Favorite sheep moment: Have to Check My Source
Wolf W. Wolf is an undercover reporter and wants to crack this "Goody Bandit" case wide open. He goes to check his source, which happens to be a sheep. In order to get the goods, he dresses up as a sheep. This scene is hilarious as the interaction between the straight circuit wolf and Jersey shore sheep are just perfect.
Unfortunately I can't find the clip, so I'll just post a pic. But trust me watch the film and enjoy.
For more Hoodwinked!, go to I Wanna Get Off This Ride
For more on Disney, go to Love Makes You Do Crazy Things: Hercules (1997)
For more fairy tales, go to Are You the Dread Pirate Roberts?
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What a Fanatic!
So here we are on post five of my fandom posts. And with each post I write, I realize how I must sound absolutely boring with all the books and TV shows I spend my time watching.
So here is the next few on my list. I hope you enjoy it and that it strikes your interest in some of these things.
This was a show my sister and I were huge fans of. We started watching it when it first came out and faithfully continued even through the horrible seasons.
So one day 4400 people are just dropped out in Washington. They had disappeared from all throughout time. None of them remember what happened in the years that they were gone or where they had traveled to.
Tom Baldwin and Diana Skouris are the two from Homeland Security that are in charge of figuring this out and monitoring the 4400. The both end up having personal connections, as Tom's nephew was one that was taken and returned, and Diana ends up adopting a girl from the far, far past.
The show is really interesting as it deals with a lot of different issues. First of all, to those taken it feels as if no time has passed, but they have to come to grips that loved ones may have moved on or died. For many years have passed and everything is completely different, technology, social cues, etc. Plus they have to deal with all the questions about what happened and who they are.
But what's even more interesting, every person brought back has some kind of power or ability. This makes things much harder on Baldwin and Skouris, as not all use their powers for good.
Friday Night Lights was a show my mother and friends were all SUPER into, and I had seen a few episodes but wasn't hooked (mostly as I had seen them out of order). But once I had some free time I decided why not try this show out? And burned through the episodes.
I'm on season 5 right now, and slowly going through it.
So the show is about a family that moves to Dillon, Texas. Coach Eric Taylor is the new football coach for the team, his wife becomes the guidance counselor, and they brought their daughter Juliet (vegetarian and a culture snob). They find the town a little suffocating as football means EVERYTHING to the people of Dillon. Coach Taylor also ends up with his star quarterback, Jason, getting injured and paralyzed. He has everyone judging him and giving him advice. It can be hard.
He gets through that, but faces more issues in the years to come. He becomes a college coach, but ends up going back to Dillon as he doesn't want to be away from his family. Then he has a young kid (Jeremy Sumpter) who's parents try to takeover the team. Coach Taylor eventually gets wedged out and sent to the rival team, in a poorer district.
Besides the awesome football, the great thing about this show is that it deals with real life issues. Sometimes you watch the angst and you are ah, too realistic.
So first of all Coach Taylor is awesome.
He becomes a father figure to all the boys on the team and helps them as much as he possibly can. He has a great no-nonsense attitude, getting the job done. I just love him.
Then we have Matt Saracen.
The sweetest boy ever. His father is in the military and his mom ran away. His grandma is supposed to be raising him, but in actually, he takes care of her as dementia is settling in. He goes to school and gets great grades, works after-school to pay for the bills, and strives hard to be a great quarterback for the football team.
And then we have his relationship with Julie Taylor. He first tries all he can to be nice and be seen as more than just a football freak. And he always lets Julie run the show. If she wants to do this okay, if not then he's fine doing nothing. He just so romantic.
In season 2, Julie dumps him for a Swedish lifeguard, who sings in a band, and SUCKS. He is not cute, untalented, and stupid. I mean the things he says. Plus he likes getting it on with as many ladies as possible. How could you ever trade Matt in for anyone?
She comes to her senses and gets back with him. And she's lucky she managed to get him, men like that get snapped up in two seconds.
And then we have Tim Riggins.
Tim oh Tim. My absolute favorite. I LOVE HIM! He is just so dreamy!
First of all, look at him. Taylor Kitsch is a great looking man and a great actor. He really got the shaft on X-Men Origins: Wolverine, barely having any screentime. And his other movies bombed, which is such a shame. But besides that, let's move onto his personality.
So at first Tim appears to be just a dumb jock, but there is a whole lot more to him than meets the eye. He may not be book smart but he is one savy buisnessman. He knows how to create a proposal, bargain, etc. Plus he's super handy; coaching, construction, mechanics, etc. Anything physical he can do it. And to top that all off, he has perseverance. Once he gets the drive to do something, nothing will get in his way.
And then we have his sweet heart. Tim is the most caring guy ever! He is great with mentoring kids, helping people out with their problems, and never ever takes advantage of a situation. What can I say? He's AWESOME!
NOw this series isn't perfect. The first season is probably the best of all. After that the writer's do some strange things, like certain characters are missing and NOBODY comments on it! It's like what happened to that person? For instance Brain "Smash" Williams has a girlfriend in season 1, and then in season 2 she's not there. No explanation, no nothing.
Otherwise this show is awesome! And you should definitely give it a view.
There is no middle ground.
So I did not want to watch this series when it first came out. I knew of George R. R. Martin's history of killing off the characters and I didn't want to become another mourner.
But I should have realized that it was only a matter of time until it happened.
So it all started after I finished my finals this past spring. I had free time and saw the DVD for season 1 in the library. I thought I'll just check this out, and, of course, found myself hooked!
Go here to see which one you should live in.
In fact my roommate (she was already a fan) and I just blew through the first season.
It's kind of confusing to describe, but I'll try. So the country Westoros is made up of seven kingdoms, each with a ruler that is united under a High King, kinda like The Black Cauldron. The Targaryens used to rule, as they had dragons, but due to so much inbreeding, the last king went crazy and was thus dethroned. His son and daughter were able to escape and hope to gain back the kingdom. Now Robert Baratheon and Eddard Stark were leaders in the rebellion and the people really wanted Eddard to rule, but he didn't want to be the High King. So he went back home and Robert became ruler. Robert married Cersei Lannister, of the rich Lannister family. The actual series starts 20 years after these events with Robert needing Eddard's help. His main advisor was on the scent of something and was murdered. Eddard goes into court and discovers one huge secret many would kill to keep quiet. Meanwhile, the princess Daenerys Targaryen is trying to get her kingdom back. Wars begin with all trying to get the iron throne. It is an AWESOME show! But grab those tissues!
So I have a few favorite characters. I try not to love anyone, as I know as soon as you start loving one, it signs their death warrant. However, that of course is impossible to do as the characters are just so amazing. This pretty much describes my watching experiences.
So first we have the Stark family
Go here to see which TV family you belong in.
Eddard Stark (Sean Bean) is the patriarch and one of the most honorable men there has ever been. He is kind, caring, sweet, and one of the best fictional dads. Of course as I'm sure you all know from the countless memes, he doesn't stay long in the series. Oh why? Why George R. R.? Why!?
Then we have Jon Snow (Kit Harrington).
He's been my favorite from the begining as he is:
And I have such a soft spot for people who are mistreated by others. Love him! And he is such a great older brother, I am so sad that he joined the Wall and doomed to be in that icy tundra.
Robb and the other Stark sons are cool too, but Arya is super awesome!
Swordswoman, and intent on righting all the wrongs in her family.
Now outside the Stark family I only have two characters I love. I once loved Khal Drogo
But George R.R. killed him off
So now I only care for Daenerys Targaryen, the one trying to reclaim her throne. She is strong, powerful, and has dragons.
The other is Tyrion Lannister. Mostly for this:
But besides that he is one awesome dude. If you haven't jumped on the Game of Thrones train, check it out. If you have, then stay strong fellow fan.
I have always loved orange, striped cats. Until I was able to have one of my own I was obsessed with them: coloring them, cutting pictures out of magazines, and of course loving Garfield.
This sarcastic cool cat will always be one of my absolute favorite comic strips as he is hilarious, fun, and describes my own orange cat perfectly. I have a ton of his comic books, stuffed Garfields, other Garfield memorabilia. And I'm always collecting more. Besides the books, I grew up watching his TV series and holiday specials.
You just gotta love that cat!
For more on Garfield, go to For All the Men Who Wonder What It's Like
So this was a show I grew up watching. I absolutely love it.
So Lorelei Gilmore (Lauren Graham) was born in a super wealthy family, but instead of fitting the "proper" mold she was an extreme wild child. She got pregnant at 16 and ran awau to nearby (but not too close) small town, Stars Hollow. There she raised her daughter Lorelei (Alexis Bledel), more commonly known as Rory. The show is about mother and daughter relationships, as Lorelei and her mother are always on the outs trying to understand each other; while Lorelei and Rory are best friends, making it hard for Lorelei when she should be parenting.The characters are amazing, the references hilarious, and this show makes you wish you could hang out with the crew at Luke's Diner.
Now my all-time favorite character was Dean Forester, played by none other than Jared Padalecki. Yep, he was just perfect!
Dean was Rory's first boyfriend and I always wished he were mine.
He was sweet, kind, caring, totally got her, wore a leather jacket…need I really go on?
Rory screwed it up by cheating on him with another guy. That about broke my heart as Dean was just so perfect! Eventually the writers tried to bring them back together, but the way they did it with Dean being a cheater and Rory the "other woman", just ruined the romance and ended his time on the show. Although I can't be too mad or sad at his leaving. Because after that he moved on to Supernatural, and you all know how I love that.
Loved the series, but the truth is; the Dean moments are my absolute favorite.
For more on Gilmore Girls, go to Love of My Life
Words can not describe how much I love this film. It is just one truly amazing work.
So anyone who knows me, knows that there is no meme as true as this.
I am always peppering my conversations with movie quotes, and most of the time it's The Godfather.
And why not? It IS the sum of all wisdom:
Every life lesson you need to know is in there, and one day I will do a huge post on it. But today, is not that day.
So The Godfather, as I mentioned in an earlier post is a fav film of my family. We used to watch it every Thanksgiving together. Now when I went away to school, I was mentioning how amazing this film is to my friend Aylin, and it turned out she had never seen the films. We decided to watch it together, and after the first one she was obsessed. Even more than me.
We watched them all, over and over again. We even traveled over an hour away to see the rerelease in theaters. And let me tell you that was awesome! As we watched the movie so many times, each one of us was given a character as to who we thought was the most similar. I got Michael.
Don't mess with me!
That should tell you a lot about the type of person I am. 🙂
So the first film is the absolute best.
Such an awesome film! The Godfather is a story about the Italian mafia in the 1940-50s. This specific sect is overseen by Don Vito Corleone (Marlon Brando). He has three sons; Alfredo (played by John Cazale), Santino (James Caan), and Michael (Al Pacino); and one daughter, Connie (Talia Shire). Santino is next in line to be godfather. Unlike his siblings, Michael wants nothing to do with his father's business, instead wanting to live a "legal" life. When Don Corleone is shot by a rival, it changes everyone's plans as they are all spiraled down a new path. You really feel for Michael as he ends up becoming someone he never wanted to ever be.
Now the second film was great, but not as good as the first. In this we have two storylines interweaving. We switch between the flashback of Don Vito Corleone and present day Michael Corleone. In Vito's storyline we his immigration and early start in America; ending with his completion of becoming "The Godfather." In the present, we have Michael: now moved to Nevada in hopes of being legitimate, his interests in Cuba, and FBI hearings.
The third movies was horrible don't watch it. TRUST ME! Don't watch it! The first & second, but the third is just—it really shouldn't have been made.
For more on The Godfather, go to Episode IV: A New Favorite Movie Lines List
For Part 4, go to A Whole Lot of Fanfare
Stay tuned for Part 6
For more quizzes, go to 25 More Films of Christmas
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Leslie Jones arrives at the Los Angeles premiere of "Ghostbusters." In a series of posts Monday, Jones said she had been pummeled with racist tweets. She said the messages were deeply hurtful and brought her to tears.
Leslie Jones plays Patty in the new "Ghostbusters."
Leslie Jones, Melissa McCarthy, Kristen Wiig and Kate McKinnon, from left, appear in a scene from the film, "Ghostbusters."
Melissa McCarthy, left, Leslie Jones, center, and Kate McKinnon, cast members in "Ghostbusters," pose with a Lego toy figure representing fellow cast member Kristen Wiig during a portrait session at the Four Seasons Hotel in Los Angeles.
NEW YORK — Under a barrage of hateful posts on Twitter, "Ghostbusters" star Leslie Jones said she was "in a personal hell" and urged the social networking service to do more to eradicate abuse.
In a series of posts Monday night, Jones said she had been pummeled with racist tweets. She retweeted numerous tweets directed at her with disturbing language and pictures of apes.
"Ghostbusters," which also stars Melissa McCarthy, Kirsten Wiig and Kate McKinnon, has spawned an unusual amount of vitriol online, with many anonymous commenters targeting its female stars. The film debuted with $46 million over the weekend.


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Rudi Diels returns as coach for the Belgian Bullets: Dare to refresh
More sport Rudi Diels returns after an absence of five years back as coach at the Belgian Bullets. He is the new coordinator of the courses of the Bullets of th
06 April 2019 Saturday 04:01
More sport Rudi Diels returns after an absence of five years back as coach at the Belgian Bullets. He is the new coordinator of the courses of the Bullets of the spring to the autumn, for example, Diels and Geert Vanvaerenbergh, CEO at the Belgian bobsleefederatie, to Belga known.
Diels garnered in the atletiekwereld successes as a coach of Kim Gevaert, with whom he was in the olympic final of the 4x100m in Beijing 2008 gold captured. With Vanvaerenbergh he came at the Belgian Bullets, but after the Olympic Winter games of 2014 in Sochi took the duo farewell of the bobsleevrouwen.
"First and foremost, I was seven years been part of a wonderful project, with the expected results. Due to circumstances I am five years ago as on the sidelines going," says Diels. "The fact that I am now back with ben, has a lot to Geert, he has me back picked. We have the same vision. On the contract there is no deadline set: the intention of both of us is the project to be a success. The situation is now completely different: at the time, we start from scratch, now there's already a system. In addition, we are going to new athletes to attract, and that is yet again a challenge to work with."
In the summer is the basis for the bobsleeseizoen. "We work physically and technically, that is to say, on speed, explosiveness, and technique. Also on that last aspect you can during the summer work. Thus, we have two bobsleigh available that we are also on a dry surface. Thus, we practice more on pushing and indenting so as the athletes get ready for the winter season. The physical aspect of this sport becoming more and more important. I compare it with the aflossingsploeg: you must build on the past, grow and dare to innovate. That is the biggest challenge in this sport that are definitely not standing still."
Geert Vanvaerenbergh underlined earlier all of the olympic ambitions of the Belgian Bullets. "We want to work in the past continue, we do not start from a step back", close Diels. "You should dare in the olympic medal believe, else you stagnate. So there is certainly a lot of ambition."
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