Join us on MMoA's patio overlooking the Mystic River for a fun family event that combines live music with live art during our summer concert series, Art After Dark. Enjoy pizza, beer and other refreshments while rocking out to the Mystic Horns and take home artwork created by photographer Maddie Pryor.
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Slow Horses review – Gary Oldman is great in Apple TV+ adaptation of Mick Herron's novel
Apple TV+ have been creating a great deal of really brilliant television in the last few months. There's WeCrashed starring Jared Leto and Anne Hathaway in the story of the founding of the office space company, WeWork. Then there's The Last Days of Ptolemy Grey which sees Samuel L Jackson put in one of the best performances of his career as a 93 year-old man with dementia. And that's before we consider the epic and brilliant Korean story of Pachinko and Ben Stiller's mind-bending and note-perfect Severance. In short, the quality of their content just hasn't let up in recent times and there's even more to look forward to very soon.
The only thing that's been missing, you might say, if you are a British viewer (like me) is something based in Britain. Enter Slow Horses, a classy and beautifully executed spy drama that couldn't feel more British if you served it with a Yorkshire pudding and a pint of best bitter.
What is Slow Horses about?
The show is based around the nicknamed "Slow Horses", a division of MI5 that operate out of Slough House. These people have been sent there because they have made serious mistakes or are deemed unable to do the work of the main security service. Immediately you have a classic British story of class and underdog. The people of Slough House go about their boring business under the watchful, cynical and perfectly brilliant command of Jackson Lamb, played with utter brilliance by Gary Oldman.
But not everyone has decided that they are going to give up on their dreams of being a serious player in the world of MI5, not least River Cartwright (played by Jack Lowden). He may have very publicly made a serious mistake (which you will see play out at the beginning of the first episode) but he believes that he can redeem himself and still be a great spy. This case is helped by the fact that his grandfather (played by Jonathan Pryce) was one of the best, and hopefully can continue to pull strings to get him back where he wants to be.
When a British Pakistani student is taken hostage by a far right terror group who threaten to behead him on the internet if their demands are not met, the Slow Horses move to a canter as some of them realise they could do something to help this tragedy from unfolding.
At the heart of this show is a classic British spy drama, with twists, turn, espionage and plenty of dark humour. It's everything you'd hope it will be – and a little bit more.
Is it based on the book Slow Horses?
Yes, the series is based on Mick Herron's novel of the same name. Therefore the programme will have fans before it even airs on TV, but it will please anyone who enjoys this genre of spy television from start to finish regardless of whether they're familiar with the original work.
How can I watch Slow Horses?
Slow Horses is available to watch on Apple TV+ from April 1 2022 wherever you are. And with all the other quality shows being produced by the streamer nowadays, even if you haven't got the service already, it's definitely worth a trail to see what all the fuss is about!
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On this beautiful Thanksgiving day, I just want to say that I am thankful for you!
I'm thankful for your presence and light in this world.
I'm thankful that you care about health.
I'm thankful that you care about people.
I'm thankful for what God is doing in your life through all the trials.
I'm thankful for your support and prayers.
I'm thankful that I can serve you in this small way of keeping this blog.
I continue to pray for better health for all of us! But most of all for life that is ever sweeter in Jesus, regardless of our circumstances. I'm thankful that His grace abounds, so much more than our needs!
Thank you for sharing this journey with me. To express my appreciation for you, I'll be happy to send a free ebook copy (as a pdf download) of my book, Seeing God Through The Storm to anyone who leaves a comment on this post today, tomorrow (Friday) or Saturday.
And here's a song by Robin Mark that I've been listening to a lot lately. It's a good reminder of the many things we do have to be thankful for because of God's grace, in spite of the difficulties in this world. I hope it blesses you.
This time of year there's usually a lot of cooking, baking and eating going on. =) So here are a few tips on keeping a healthy kitchen.
Use glass dishes, cups, baking dishes, etc. Or use made in the USA corelle dishes or ceramic dishes, bowls, mugs, etc. Be sure to read labels and avoid any dishes made in China, as they often have high levels of toxins.
Use stainless steel pots and pans. Avoid all teflon or non-stick coated dishes.
Use stainless steel silverware and utensils. If you read labels, you can usually find some not made in China.
If you buy foods in plastic containers or buy bottled water, be sure to check them and look for the less-toxic plastic. Plastic bottles and containers should have a number on the bottom or somewhere indicating what kind of plastic has been used. Numbers 3, 6, and 7 are the worst, containing dangerous chemicals that leach more easily. Plastic numbers 1, 2, 4, and 5 are less toxic, but glass containers are still the best.
Never microwave foods or liquids. If you haven't read it before, here's my post on why you should say goodbye to your microwave.
Use butter or coconut oil for cooking, never margarine or "vegetable oil" which are toxic to the body.
Try to cook meats within 24 hours of purchasing if possible. Meat that sits in the fridge for several days can grow bacteria, mold, etc.
Once you cut an onion, don't store part of it in the fridge to use later. Onions attract bacteria, so they must be used as soon as they are cut, or you may eat the bacteria and get an infection.
Use cellophane bags (less-toxic) instead of plastic ziploc bags. Use glass jars or glass dishes for food storage instead of plastic tupperware.
With the first snows fallen and arctic air blowing across much of the country, I thought it would be good to repost this article about staying healthy in winter. I hope it's helpful. Please add any other tips you think of.
*Monitor your indoor air quality.
As people start using their fireplaces, smoke can be a problem. If you have cracks around doors or windows, aluminum foil tape is a great tool. Just peel off the backing and tape it wherever needed to keep out smells. We have it around both front and back doors. (It's also useful for covering up toxins you can't remove, such as the pipes we just had replaced in the bathroom.) You can find aluminum foil tape online. We usually order it from Foust.
Also try to air out your house often, whenever the weather is clear and dry. Indoor air can quickly become stale in winter. Keep it fresh as much as possible. Use these tips for eliminating any smells.
Organic coconut oil is anti-viral, onions are anti-bacterial, and garlic is anti-fungal (many other foods fit in these categories as well). Besides cooking with these foods, you can use them other ways as well.
*Be sure you're getting enough vitamin D.
Many people don't get enough sun exposure during the winter, thus are at risk for vitamin D deficiency. Be intentional about getting sun on your skin and consider supplementing with vitamin D if necessary for your situation. This article has some helpful tips for keeping vitamin D levels up through the winter.
Continue exercising and doing lymphatic massage. The natural tendency is to slow down during winter, which is ok as long as you're still moving enough and getting healthy sleep. The body needs movement to keep the lymph flowing and the immune system functioning well. Find a form of exercise that works for you and keep at it.
What tips do you have for enjoying a healthy winter?
Since Thanksgiving is this month, I thought it would be good to list some of the stores/suppliers that I'm very thankful for as I try to live healthy in these challenging times.
They carry the grass-fed beef I like to eat (Laura's Lean beef). They also still have the gallon jugs of Heinz brand vinegar. (The other stores quit carrying it for some reason.) I pretty much clean off the vinegar shelf every time I'm in there. =) And they still carry the quality bottled water we drink, and often put it on sale. Hooray!
3) Our three local health food stores.
We can usually find whatever we need at one of these stores. Sometimes supplements are cheaper with online retailers, but many products we can get on sale or use coupons for at these stores.
There are some franchise health food stores like Whole Foods and Trader Joe's, but a lot of cities also have small, independent health food stores that are often even better, with helpful service, local produce, etc.
Ours meets every Monday evening. It's about 40 minutes away, but it's worth it to get organic, raw dairy products and other goodies.
You can always search online to find a farmer's market in your area.
I'm so thankful that Wal-Mart still carries 100% cotton clothes, not made in China! I buy most of my clothes here and they often have good sales. They also sell notebooks made in the USA, paper plates with no BPA, and toothbrushes for sensitive teeth, made in Switzerland.
Of course they still sell a lot of toxic and made in China products. But if you take the time and read labels you can find a lot of useful and inexpensive everyday products.
The next three business I've mentioned before several times on this blog.
They have discount supplements, shower filters, cellophane bags (instead of plastic ziploc bags) and more.
They sell the air purifiers and replacement filters we have found to be most helpful for us. They also carry the dennyfoil and aluminum tape, which are indispensable products for keeping the home non-toxic.
They sell organic, 100% cotton fabric, sheets, pillows, clothes, etc. I'm so thankful for this company and their high quality products, so that I can have healthy sleep.
Believe it or not, they actually have many good products. If I can't find something locally or with one of the above retailers, I always check amazon. I've found 100% cotton rugs, not made in China. I've found affordable shoes and sunglasses made in Italy. I also buy my special organic chocolate here. They pretty much offer anything you can think of. Of course I prefer to support local businesses, but when necessary, I'm very thankful for Amazon's wide array of products.
Do you have any stores/suppliers you'd like to add?


College of the Ozarks students design a display of vintage store items for the Society's latest exhibit, "Goin' to Town", which will run through mid-December.
Memories of visits to the local general store, drug store, and ice house come to life at the White River Valley Historical Society during its latest exhibit.
"Goin' to Town" features over 100 images of some of the businesses and towns in Taney County back in the day when a visit to "town" was an event. Sources for the pictures include the Jerry and Opal Gideon Family, Pat Copelin Tannehill, Martha Davis Barber, Sibyl Parrish, Paschke Family, and Cooper Family collections. Also on display are vintage store inventory items from the Dan Smith collection.
The original exhibit, designed by Historical Society members, was assembled by College of the Ozarks students as part of volunteer time during the campus' Character Camp week. "Family 26" donated several hours to preparation of the display cases, as well as organization of the Society's exhibit storeroom and indexing of some of the 1800s Taney County court case files.


Beautiful pieces from Kara Weiss and David Moran this week. Each story offering a slice of life that will reveal a gritty reality from that particular point of view we applaud at The Front View.
He wondered if he would ever get used to the neighborhood. He'd borrowed the only jacket his father would let him take, a Carhartt work jacket with a tear at the elbow, and walked out onto the street. The winter Boston air cut cleanly through the canvas and the pockets did nothing to warm his hands. He should have borrowed a pair of kicks too, he now thought. Had his father been willing to lend a pair. His were the same Timbs he'd had on his last admit to Juvenile Detention sixteen months ago, and his toes and heels were destroyed, pressed and rubbing against the hard leather. They were at least two sizes too small. His desire to get out of the apartment had been spurred at least as much by his interest in checking out the 'hood as to get out of the apartment, his father's insolence as thick as the building's stench.
Sly faces came and went from buildings, the odd one exposed by the sole streetlamp yet to have its bulb shattered and spread across the pavement. Cars slowly crawled up and down, rarely stopping outside a building for any longer than it took for a figure to lurch from a doorway. Their surroundings were not modest or kind. In the sun light the street lay dormant, resentful to the new day which stopped old habits from roaming freely.


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Indian Literature Abroad
About Indian Literature Abroad (ILA) :
With 122 regional languages, 24 languages recognised by the Sahitya Akademi and thousands of regional dialects, India can claim an unique linguistic and literary history. The different language clusters in India are distinct, but share common heritage and core identity. Nurturing its plural and diverse traditions, emergent India is engaged in the act of constant, ongoing cultural translation and interpretation.
Novels, short-fiction, poetry and experimental writings are flourishing along with the long and vigorous tradition in literary criticism. Seeking inspiration from their mother tongues, Indian writers combine contemporary reach with classical traditions. While Indian literature in English is widely read and appreciated, the vibrant writing in various Indian languages is not currently accessible to the rest of the world due to lack of quality translations and focused promotion. The Indian Literature Abroad (ILA) aims to correct this imbalance by projecting and promoting various traditions of Indian literature globally.
The Indian Literature Abroad (ILA) project has been initiated by the Ministry of Culture, Government of India, to support and facilitate the translation and promotion of literary heritage and contemporary literature from the Indian languages into major foreign languages (especially those recognised by UNESCO). The oversight of the project has been entrusted to Sahitya Akademi (National Academy of Letters) under Ministry of Culture, Government of India now.
ILA seeks to open window to the polyphonic voices coming out of India. To achieve this goal, ILA is working on the ongoing translation commissions and also on workshops, collaborations and fellowships.
About Sahitya Akademi :
Sahitya Akademi is India's premier Academy of Letters involved in the literary dialogue, publication and promotion of Indian Literature all over the world. In the last six decades the Akademi has published over six thousand books in more than thirty languages.
The Akademi publishes original works and also the works in translation – in fiction, poetry, drama and criticism – covering classical, medieval, pre-modern and contemporary literature. The Akademi also is involved in promoting quality children's literature.
The Akademi is synonymous with the monumental monographs such as "National Bibliography of Translations� & "Encyclopaedia of Indian Literature� and also with epic anthologies such as "English Writings of Rabindranath Tagore� & "History of Indian Literature�.
The premier institute is involved currently in the production of "Encyclopaedia of Indian Poetics� and will soon bring out "Anthology of Gandhi's Writings� in English and Hindi.
Sahitya Akademi constantly strives to maintain literary excellence and innovation, promoting best of Indian Literature all over the world and most importantly to preserve the oral and written traditions of India.
Translators : Indian as well as foreign translators can apply for grants for translating Indian Literature into international languages.
Publishers: Publishers can apply for the cost of translating and editing the works of Indian literature into foreign languages.
The applicant can send the following documents by courier or email.
The motivation for choosing the applicable work, which must be the translation of a work of fiction, poetry, drama or children's literature originally written in an Indian language.
Publishers must provide a description of their popular titles and their recent catalogues. Translators applying for a grant must send an updated resume, bibliography, sample of previous works and their agreement with the publisher.
If a publisher already has a translator in mind, they should send a copy of the agreement with the translator and the translator's resume, bibliography and sample works.
Literary quality of the work.
Background of the publishing house.
Previous experience of the translator.
Distribution and promotion strategy of the publisher.
For enquiries on rights and translation proposals and submissions contact:
Indian Literature Abroad (ILA)
Sahitya Akademi
Rabindra Bhavan
35, Ferozeshah Road
New Delhi, 110001 India
www.sahitya-akademi.gov.in
E-mail: indianliteratureabroad@gmail.com;
secy@ndb.vsnl.net.in;
secretary@sahitya-akademi.gov.in
Phone: 91-11-23073002, 23387064
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Is "opting in" a self-regulatory strategy?
Barbie would never pass the marshmallow test!
My youngest granddaughter and I were watching a Barbie dream house movie where everything happens instantly. Cupcakes pop out of toaster like appliances fully decorated, the closet dresses her, and her barbecue produces perfectly assembled hot dogs and hamburgers. The only thing Barbie is lacking is glitter, and that becomes the quest: searching for glitter.
What is the marshmallow test? I recommend watching the youtube video with Joachim de Posada sharing his landmark experiment on delayed gratification (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lWURnHkYuxM) and how it can predict future success. Included in his short talk is a video of youngsters trying their hardest not to eat the marshmallow. What I find most interesting is the strategies they use to remain focused on the goal to not eat the marshmallow even when they are very tempted to have instant gratification. What is remarkable is the studies that followed the children collected evidence of the lifelong value of delaying gratification.
So while Barbie has her instant gratification lifestyle, Reese has her Nana reminding her that everything is a process and how much better it is to save our money for a trip to Target than to spend it on the candy placed strategically at the checkout counter. Delaying gratification is a self-regulatory strategy. I am wondering if the common core is attempting to teach young students to strategically approach learning, using tools and strategies to take difficult tests and as a result, raise their self-efficacy for future testing (Regents, SAT, ACT).
Someone needs to tell the thousands of adults sitting at their dining room table with children who are frustrated with their homework, that not everything is covered in class before it is sent home for homework. Homework has become preparation for what is to be learned in a future class.
Homework is now actually challenging and often the first exposure to the problem. Polya,the great mathematician, said problem solving must be a struggle, and he provided a sequence of steps to problem solve. Many schools offer parents and caregivers extra help to make homework the discovery of new ideas in preparation for instructional segments.
Backwards planning, or the flipped classroom has come into practice without telling the most important participants, the parents! Educators have found that the process of stepping back for the old model of using class time to expose students to new material has been a successful motivational factor in learning. Devoting class time to interactions rather than lectures takes students beyond content and into the stimulating world of problem solving and critical thinking.
So don't be surprised if your student comes home with a challenging new task. It is okay to discover together that learning is a journey and our goal is to learn to ask the right questions not necessarily finding the correct answer until class time. Knowing how to ask questions is a goal of the common core and a significant part of the learning process….Self-regulated learners are help-seekers, asking for hints and moving on with their inquiry is a key motivational factor as well as a means towards building self-efficacy.


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Feb 3, 2015 By mmelendez
You are never too young to start giving back to your community. Service has no age requirement and entrepreneurship in the digital age can start as young as kindergarten. We're looking for volunteers who – even at a young age – are leading, organizing and inspiring others to serve.
Hasbro Community Action Hero Ethan Cruikshank, left, gives a guitar lesson to a Music to My Ears student.
Do you know one? Nominate him or her for the Hasbro Community Action Hero Award.
Developed in partnership between the Hasbro Children's Fund and generationOn, the award recognizes kids and teens from diverse backgrounds across the nation who give back in impassioned ways. By celebrating 10 young people for their extraordinary community service and volunteer activities, the award extends the inspiration of young leaders past their own communities.
Last year's winners included heroes who acted when their communities needed them.
Upon learning of budget cuts at his local school that threatened the music program, Ethan Cruikshank of Mechanicsville, Va., started Music to My Ears. The all-volunteer organization led by middle and high school students provides weekly music lessons to elementary school children. More than 100 children have received the free lessons since Music to My Ears began in 2009, and the group has expanded to other states.
While spending time with family in northern India for her birthday, Neha Gupta of Yardley, Pa., visited a local orphanage. She saw the need for immunizations, books and more, so she founded Empower Orphans. Since its launch in 2009, Neha and the organization have raised more than $1 million dollars and touched the lives of more than 25,000 orphaned and disadvantaged children.
Hasbro Community Action Hero Neha Gupta visits an orphanage in India.
To learn about all the 2014 heroes, click here.
The tradition of honoring outstanding young volunteers continues with the 2015 Hasbro Community Action Hero Awards. Each winner receives a $1,000 education scholarship and a $500 grant to a nonprofit of his or her choice.
Nominate a young leader aged 5 to 18 on the generationOn website. (Nominees must be enrolled in school, be U.S. residents and be available to travel April 16 – 19, 2015, for a special, expense-paid event in Los Angeles.)
Nominations must be received by Feb. 13, 5 p.m. Eastern.
Nominators must be 13 or older.
Staff phone interviews may be requested of nominees and their parents or guardians.
Nominators will be notified of the status of their nominees on or around Feb. 26.
For more information regarding eligibility, visit the generationOn website. Please call generationOn toll free at 1-866-269-0510 or email Kathy Saulitis: [email protected] with any questions.
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I was struck by verse 11 here. They didn't believe the women because their words seemed like nonsense. And baring Jesus telling them that He would be raised, it is absolutely nonsense to our ability and understanding that someone could come back from the dead. Nonsense if it is not true, but wonder, praise and confirmation of Jesus' claims if it is true. And there is no better way to show that it is true than for the resurrected Jesus to reveal Himself to people. And you gotta love the story here. Two of them walking along and this stranger appears. I wonder what it was like. To have Jesus share from the scriptures the master plan of salvation…did they not take notes??? And then what it was like to move from ignorance to knowledge, from not knowing this is Jesus to knowing it is. Awesome! And then He appears before the disciples. "Peace be with you." After all the doubt and turmoil and confusion caused by the crucifixion, erased instantly with peace be with you. I am not defeated. I am not a liar or false teacher. I am Messiah. I am the Son of God! And this is all made evident by the reality of I am alive!
Then He said to them, "Thus it is written, and thus it was necessary for the Christ to suffer and to rise from the dead the third day, 47 and that repentance and remission of sins should be preached in His name to all nations, beginning at Jerusalem.


I know so many moms are thinking it, Its not even one week into the holidays and we are already going crazy!
Unlike the summer holidays where hours can be spent outside, the July holidays can be frustrating, not only for the kids, but for EVERYONE. BUT that doesn't need to be the case!!
While I think it's important for kids to learn to play on their own at home and entertain themselves, there comes a point where you all need to get out for a bit of fun and excitement. And what better way to do that than to head to Capegate Mall for some winter wonderland fun!!
These winter holidays you are invited to join in the fun at Capegate's Winter Ice slides. This year kids will be able to whizz down the exciting 45m long, 4m high toboggan ride or for smaller riders, slip down their mini slide. Something for both ages!
The absolute best part is that moms and dads will be able to enjoy a hot drink while the kids play in the designated snow play area.
If this is something you think your kids would enjoy, stay tuned because we have a little something to give away to FOUR lucky readers!
*The Winter Ice Slide area will be situated right outside Checkers, close to entrance 4.
* Tickets cost R50 for a full rider and R25 for a mini rider.
* Tickets are available at Computicket or Checkers, Checkers Hyper, Shoprite and House and Home stores.
* A percentage of the proceeds will be donated to the Hyprop Foundation for distribution to deserving charities in our area.
The slides are open Monday to Saturdays from 10am to 8pm (last entry at 7pm).
On Sundays it is open from 10am to 6pm (last entry at 5pm). Each session will start on the hour and allow for 45 minutes' ride time.
*Please note that no children under 3 years old will be allowed to slide alone and no shared tubes are permitted.
For more information contact Amanda McCarthy, Marketing Manager at Capgate at 021 981 2289 or email Amanda@word4word.co.za.
Alternatively visit the Capegate Shopping Precinct Facebook page or www.capegatecentre.co.za.
To WIN one of 4 full rider entrance tickets please comment with your child's age and we will announce a winner on Monday 6th at 12h00.
GOOD LUCK to those entering and can't wait to see you all there!
Mikayla 5 zac 4 !! Desperate mom over here needing to get out the cave!!!
Maddison age 4. Eeep what fun!


(Washington, DC) – Today, Mayor Bowser signed the "Office and Commission of Nightlife Establishment Act of 2017," establishing the District's first Office of Nightlife and Culture. The new office will promote efficiencies for the District's after-hours economy by serving as a central point of contact between DC Government, the nightlife industry, and District residents. The Mayor signed the legislation at The Park at 14th, a nightlife establishment in Ward 2, and was joined by the bill's sponsor, Ward 4 Councilmember Brandon Todd.
Washington, DC has one of the strongest local economies in the nation, and the city's nightlife industry is a key component of the overall economy. With the creation of the Office of Nightlife and Culture, Washington, DC joins more than 30 major cities in the United States and around the world – including New York City, Berlin, Paris, London, and Amsterdam – that have established similar entities to manage their after-hours industries.
The legislation also establishes a 15-member Commission of Nightlife, which will be comprised of government, private-sector, and community representatives. The commission will advise the Mayor, the Director of the Office of Nightlife and Culture, and the DC Council on policies that effect nightlife establishments and the creative economy. The Commission of Nightlife will meet quarterly to review regulations, common complaints, public safety concerns, and other relevant issues.


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I'm looking for any information about, and especially any clear photos of this building, for a project I'm working on. Please can anyone help?
I believe the building was the post office's Kowloon Sorting Office, and possibly also the Army Post Office.
The Post Office has three main mail centres, the General Post Office in Hong Kong, the Kowloon Sorting Office in Salisbury Road and a modern air mail centre at Kai Tak, to which air mail from all offices is circulated.
Kowloon Central Post Office from the 1967 began to serve the public, due to Lishibali Road, Tsim Sha Tsui letter sorting sparse enough space applications ( ie Kowloon the Sorting Office) . The site was originally left behind by the British military postal department down at a time when the Tsim Sha Tsui ( ie KPO --- Kowloon Post Office / Tsim Sha Tsui) was built in 1928 Between, was not enough applications where a 1950 -year era, received British military postal department The office (APO --- Army Post Office) , although the venue is not connected, can only be reached within two minutes by foot. As for the utilization of the middle open space, the fire department is trained by the Tsim Sha Tsui Fire Station.
On this 1963 map, the two long buildings are divided into two L-shaped sections, possibly showing a split between the civilian and military use.
I've guessed the years this building existed to be 1946-1968: I don't see it in any pre-WW2 photos, instead this was an open area with now buildings. The quote above suggests the sorting office moved to the new Kowloon Central Post Office when it opened in 1967.
This building is shown at the end of the 1955 movie, Soldier of Fortune. You can watch it on Youtube (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8w38jwdbz9Y) - jump to 1:34:12 to see the scene.
Any corrections, extra details, and especially leads to any sharp photos welcome!
Permalink Submitted by trifles on Fri, 2019-02-22 17:34.
The building was still standing until at least April 1968. I parked there every day before taking the Star Ferry to work until my office moved to Kowloon in April 1968.
Post office's Kowloon sorting office?
Permalink Submitted by Chinarail on Fri, 2019-02-22 22:49.
To my recollection you are correct. It was definitely a mail sorting shed. I remember during the mid-1960s the windows were usually always open and you could see large rattan baskets inside , piled up with mail.
KCR had their own railway mail wagons arriving at the Tsim Sha Tsui rail terminus. The wagons' contents would be off-loaded onto large trolleys which were then towed around into the sorting centre.
During the height of the Cultural Revolution in 1967 post office workers and KCR staff had to deal with some pretty alarming discoveries when the mail and cargo trains from Mainland reached the station.
Permalink Submitted by stepheneroberts on Fri, 2019-02-22 23:58.
In the early 1950s I knew it as The Post Office. As a child I remember the inside clearly, at least the memory is clear. As you entered the counter ran across the room parallel with the back wall. There were working counters for customers to the L and R of the door. I believe we collected parcels from there. I used the YMCA Library across the road once a week after my swimming lessons in the Pool. I will ask my sister what she remembers, we ususally went together.
Permalink Submitted by David on Sat, 2019-02-23 12:40.
Thanks for the memories, and for that remarkable photo!
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Carnaval Hangover (not sure why it's not "carnival")- a bright, pinky purple.
Radiance is My Middle Name- a fun teal color.
Black Shadow- your basic, glossy black.
I decided to try Carnaval Hangover first and I really like it.
As soon as I was done doing my nails my Ipsy Glam Bag showed up!
I also recently purchased 2 full sized Gelish products off of Amazon. Here's the one thing you need to know about ordering your gels online: unless you are sure of the color, you may want to check it out in the store first. I have found a lot of gels are not 100% true to color, so sometimes you end up with a color looking different than what you expected. I like to see mine up close in person so that I can double check the colors straight from the bottle. I don't want any surprises showing up in the mail and I certainly don't want to be disappointed when I go to do my nails and the color looks totally different than the one I saw online. Also, check and double check the description for the size and color, and that you buy from a reputable seller with good reviews.
I got a full sized version of Make You Blink Pink, my favorite hot pink gel color (seen here). I also got a full sized bottle of Top It Off (the top coat) because I seem to go through top coat quickly. I love the bigger brushes that these full sized bottles have on them, especially for the top coat. I found it goes on really smoothly and gives it a great finish. I paid $8 for the hot pink and $10.92 for the top coat. That's cheaper than what I pay for the Gelish MINIs at Sally's and it's almost double the size. Good thing, because I use these ones a lot.
This is my last gel manicure on day 1 and day 14. They were still pretty shiny and chip free (except I chipped the thumb that morning while cleaning house). This is why I love gels so much. 14 days of having great looking nails that I don't have to fuss over or mess with!
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Martin Scorsese draws on Nicholas Pileggi's book about Las Vegas in the 1970s and '80s as inspiration for his tale contrasting the city's glamorous exterior with its sordid interior fueled by excess -- and the mob. Against this backdrop, the story chronicles the rise and fall of a casino owner with mob connections (Robert De Niro), his friend and Mafia underboss (Joe Pesci) and an ex-prostitute with expensive taste and a driving will (Sharon Stone).
Robert De Niro, Sharon Stone, Joe Pesci, James Woods, Frank Vincent, Pasquale Cajano, Kevin Pollak, Don Rickles, Vinny Vella, Alan King, L.Q. Jones, Dick Smothers
DramaGambling DramasCrime DramasMobster
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Common Sense rating Not for kids
Parents need to know that this movie tells the story of Las Vegas and the people who ran it, by legitimate means and otherwise. Mob rule and mob violence run through the film. There are several shootings and killings, and a few graphic and upsetting scenes of torture. Relationships, romantic and otherwise, are also at the film's center, and there are several sex scenes, with some female semi-nudity. A female character is referred to as a "hustler" and marries a man for his wealth and power. There is strong language throughout the film. One of the characters has a drug and alcohol problem, and most characters drink. There are some upsetting scenes of a child endangered by the neglect of a parent. Corruption and outright larceny are part of character lifestyles. It's worth noting that most characters suffer for their vices.
Male/female relationships, some nudity, onscreen depictions of sex and oral sex, one character is a sex worker for part of the film.
Mob-related beatings and killings, some graphic scenes of torture, explosions, child abuse.
Characters swear frequently.
Corruption, violence, and betrayal abound. Ethnic slurs crop up frequently.
High class car logos displayed as a status symbol, jewelry name brands named.
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Q: Cloud Foundry CPU Core In pivotal cloud foundry I am running a Java app with 2GB memory having 1 instance . The below code in Java prints 16 on runtime. Should I assume 16 CPU Cores available to process or this is CPU share of overall machine and each app getting share as explained here https://docs.cloudfoundry.org/concepts/container-security.html#cpu
int processors = Runtime.getRuntime().availableProcessors();
System.out.println("Available processor::"+ processors); //16

Also , What does below specifies
 cat /sys/fs/cgroup/cpu/cpu.shares
 2080

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this is CPU share of overall machine and each app getting share as explained here https://docs.cloudfoundry.org/concepts/container-security.html#cpu

Yes. It means the Diego Cell on which your app is running has 16 cores. If that Cell is completely void of any other work, you could, in theory, have access to all 16 Cells, however, that's not usually the case and when there is contention you will be throttled based on the number of CPU shares you have allocated.

cat /sys/fs/cgroup/cpu/cpu.shares
2080

This is the number of shares that you've been assigned. It is not a very meaningful number to look at because it is relative to the other applications running on the same Diego Cell as your application.
In general...

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*The more shares you have the more CPU time you'll get.

*You are assigned shares based on your memory allocation, so more memory means more CPU shares.

*An app with more CPU shares will get more time than an app with less CPU shares.

*The ratio between shares is maintained, so if your app has double the shares of another app than it'll get double the amount of CPU time.

You can try using this cf cli plugin if you want to see more usable numbers. It will do some math based on your app's current usage and your CPU shares and give you the percentage of your allocation that you're being used. Including if you are bursting over your CPU usage.
It's OK to be temporarily over your CPU allocation, but you don't want to consistently be over your allocation or your application performance could suffer if some other application is scheduled onto the same Diego Cell as your application (ie. if/when contention occurs).

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Walt Disney Archives restores Walt Disney's office suite as permanent exhibit space
Michael Holmes December 09, 2015 D23 The Official Disney Fan Club
Disney Chairman and CEO Bob Iger and members of the Disney family dedicate the suite, which features Walt's original furnishings and memorabilia.
BURBANK, Calif. – December 7, 2015 – The Walt Disney Company Chairman and CEO Bob Iger, joined by members of the Disney family, dedicated Walt Disney's newly restored office suite on the Walt Disney Studios lot in Burbank today. To celebrate the 75th anniversary of the Burbank studio, the Walt Disney Archives restored the space, located in the original Animation Building, to include Walt's formal and working offices, along with original furnishings, some items from his collection of miniatures, awards, and his piano.
"We put this permanent exhibit together to serve as a source of inspiration," said Iger during the ceremony, "a reminder to have great ambition, to take bold creative risks, to constantly innovate and push the limits of possibility, to relentlessly pursue perfection, and to tell fantastic stories that touch peoples' hearts. That was Walt Disney."
Walt Disney's granddaughters Joanna Miller, Jennifer Goff, and Michelle Lund were on hand for the event, along with special guests including Richard Sherman (composer of Mary Poppins, "It's a Small World," and many Disney classics), Kathryn Beaumont (the voice of Alice from Alice in Wonderland and Wendy in Peter Pan), and former head of Walt Disney Imagineering Marty Sklar.
In 1970, when Disney Legend Dave Smith founded the Walt Disney Archives, Walt's furnishings from his offices were removed, and, for the last 45 years, they were safely cared for by the staff of the Walt Disney Archives. Through exhibitions and loans from the Archives, millions of guests have seen special displays of items from the office at Disney's theme parks in California and Florida and in museums around the country.
This new, permanent exhibit is dedicated to the creative genius of Walt Disney and presents the history of the man and the company he founded through artifacts and images. There will also be rotating exhibits on various Disney subjects to celebrate anniversaries, films, and events throughout the Company's history from 1923 to the present day. The first exhibit is dedicated to Kem Weber, the architect who designed the look and feel of the Studio lot, which opened in 1940. Weber also designed furniture for the Studio, and his designs, along with concept artwork, will be showcased for a limited time.
Walt Disney's office will be open to Disney employees, cast members, and studio visitors. In 2016 it will be added to tours of the Studio lot and Archives that D23: The Official Disney Fan Club regularly offers to its Gold Members.
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Rep. David Nangle (in blue jacket) leaving federal courthouse after being indicted for misuse of some $70,000 in campaign funds. (Photo by Shira Schoenberg)
Criminal Justice/ Politics
As sentencing approaches, 2 sides of Nangle emerge
Is he a victim of addiction or a conniving pol?
By Shira Schoenberg criminal justice, Massachusetts Legislature 0 Comments Sep 14, 2021
IS FORMER STATE Rep. David Nangle a corrupt politician and expert at the legislative quid pro quo, or is he a compassionate, caring man felled by an addiction to gambling?
Sentencing memos written by prosecutors and defense attorneys paint starkly different portraits of the Lowell Democrat, who is expected to be sentenced on Wednesday by US District Court Judge Rya Zobel.
The government is asking that Nangle be sentenced to 18 months in prison for using his campaign account for lavish personal expenses and making false statements on bank and tax documents – what Assistant US Attorney Dustin Chao called a "persistent and pernicious abuse of power." Nangle's attorney Carmine Lepore is asking that Nangle be spared jail time and instead sentenced to 12 months of home confinement, followed by three years of supervised release.
Nangle, 60, who served in the House for 22 years, is a former chair of the House Ethics Committee and a member of former House Speaker Robert DeLeo's leadership team.
Lepore said Nangle has already suffered for his actions, losing his seat in the House and taking a major blow to his reputation and his integrity. Nangle ran for reelection in 2020 after his arrest, but lost in the Democratic primary. "Mr. Nangle has accepted responsibility for his actions and hopes to move on and put the pieces of his life back together," Lepore wrote.
In February, Nangle pleaded guilty to 23 criminal counts, including wire fraud, bank fraud, making false statements to a bank, and filing false tax returns. He admitted to using more than $70,000 in campaign funds for personal expenses, including golf club dues, meals, and trips to casinos. He lied about his income on bank loan applications and tax returns.
Chao's memo portrays Nangle as a conniving politician. According to the sentencing memo, Nangle was called to the Office of Campaign and Political Finance in 2016, when the director told him to stop abusing a legislative expense account, from which Nangle had requested reimbursement for driving 40,000 miles in two years for constituent services.
The memo talks about Nangle paying a middleman to collect his gambling winnings at a casino so he would not have to pay taxes. It details an ongoing arrangement with a Billerica businessman who paid Nangle tens of thousands of dollars for "consulting," after which Nangle sponsored a legislative amendment that financially benefited a developer who was the businessman's client. When the FBI and IRS started looking into the relationship, the businessman and Nangle met in a garage to sign a phony, backdated employment contract to justify the payments.
"Nangle may not have invented the classic quid pro quo, but he played his role to perfection," Chao wrote.
Chao argues that given the ongoing nature of Nangle's crimes and his attempt to cover it up, a prison sentence is warranted. "Public officials must promote respect for the law, not make a mockery of the law by blatantly obstructing justice, especially when it comes to hiding their own corruption and fraud," Chao wrote.
But Nangle's attorneys wrote that Nangle is fundamentally a good person – "an effective, diligent, caring and loyal representative of his constituents" – whose addiction drove his crimes. According to the defense's sentencing memo, Nangle has struggled with gambling addiction since he was a teenager. As a high school senior in 1978, he went $800 in debt to a bookmaker and had to take out a loan to repay it. He continued gambling throughout his life, and his problems contributed to his 2005 divorce.
It was not until his arrest in February 2020 that he finally confronted his addiction. In May 2020, Nangle admitted himself into a treatment center in Virginia, where he completed a three-week inpatient program to treat his gambling disorder. He continues to get treatment, and receives support from Gamblers Anonymous.
"One does not need to strain to see the connection between Mr. Nangle's addiction and the behavior that lead to the crimes with which he was charged," Lepore wrote. "Again, this is not offered, or intended in any way to excuse or justify Mr. Nangle's actions, but to provide some explanation and insight as to how a caring, thoughtful ,and respected individual, with no prior experience in the criminal justice system, has ended up here."
The defense submitted 27 letters from Nangle's family, friends, and constituents, who painted him as a man who prided himself on constituent services and went out of his way to help others.
Nangle's siblings, daughter, and ex-wife wrote on his behalf. His daughter Kellie Nangle Callahan said she is in recovery for substance abuse, and her father saved her life. "If it weren't for my father I wouldn't be here today," she wrote.
His siblings said Nangle took care of their elderly parents and continues to care for their elderly relatives and a paralyzed nephew. As a state representative, he took calls regularly from constituents who needed help and Nangle went above and beyond, driving a constituent to chemotherapy, or giving a wife rides to and from her husband's adult day care.
James Campanini, the former editor of the Lowell Sun, wrote that Nangle would help anyone who called him, from a family trying to get child into a substance abuse program to a senior citizen seeking a nursing home bed. He said Nangle has been "haunted by the unrelenting pain" of having disappointed his family, friends, and constituents.
Campanini said Nangle is now working in the kitchen in his cousin's restaurant to make ends meet, while still driving neighbors to COVID-19 vaccination sites and delivering meals to a local monastery for retired clergy.
Many of those who wrote letters of support benefited from or witnessed Nangle's acts of kindness. A friend who was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis said Nangle drove him to and from doctor's appointments and helped with grocery shopping. Another friend said Nangle helped his struggling son get into a vocational school. A cousin said Nangle drove her husband to and from cancer treatments. He advocated for a boy with a brain injury to get a specialized school placement. Nangle helped a large immigrant family who were living in a motel enter public housing. He helped a friend's girlfriend get into a rehabilitation hospital after an accident.
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Shira Schoenberg is a reporter at CommonWealth magazine. Shira previously worked for more than seven years at the Springfield Republican/MassLive.com where she covered state politics and elections, covering topics as diverse as the launch of the legal marijuana industry, problems with the state's foster care system and the elections of U.S. Sen. Elizabeth Warren and Gov. Charlie Baker. Shira won the Massachusetts Bar Association's 2018 award for Excellence in Legal Journalism and has had several stories win awards from the New England Newspaper and Press Association. Shira covered the 2012 New Hampshire presidential primary for the Boston Globe. Before that, she worked for the Concord (N.H.) Monitor, where she wrote about state government, City Hall and Barack Obama's 2008 New Hampshire primary campaign. Shira holds a master's degree from Columbia University's Graduate School of Journalism.
"It was not unheard of to see David running errands for an elderly constituent, shoveling the walk of a friend, or driving someone in need to a medical appointment," family friend Maureen Gillette Spinney wrote.
Helen DiGiorgio, whose son is friends with Nangle, called Nangle "a good man who has made mistakes." "Gambling is an addiction and should be treated as an illness," she wrote, asking the judge to show "compassion and leniency."
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Q: Fractional Derivatives of Exponential Functions I am studying the generalization/derivation if the $\alpha^{\mbox{th}}$ derivative of $e^{ax}$. I got lost in the third line. Could someone please please fill in the missing lines so that the derivation will be in detail? I really need to figure this thing out.
With $\displaystyle D_x^n f(x)=\lim_{h\to 0}h^{-n}\sum_{m=0}^n(-1)^m{}_nC_m f(x+(n-m)h)$ where $_nC_m=\frac{n!}{m!(n-m)!}$ and with $f(x)=e^{ax}$,
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\displaystyle D_x^\alpha e^{ax}&=& \lim_{h\to 0} h^{-\alpha}\sum_{n=0}^\alpha(-1)^n{}
_\alpha C_n e^{a(x+(\alpha-n)h)} \\
&=& e^{ax}\lim_{h\to 0} h^{-\alpha}\sum_{n=0}^\alpha(-1)^n{}_\alpha C_n (e^{ah})^{\alpha-n} \\
&=&  e^{ax}\lim_{h\to 0} h^{-\alpha} (e^{ah}-1)^\alpha \mbox{what happened???} \\
&=& a^\alpha e^{ax}
\end{array}
I didnt get how the third line came up from the second line. Can you plase fill in the missing details for me? Thank you.

A: Try this:
$$
\sum_{n=0}^{\alpha} \binom{\alpha}{n}(-e^{ah})^{n}=(1-e^{ah})^{\alpha}
$$
This is called Binomial theorem. In general:
$$
(a+b)^n = \sum_{k=0}^{n}\binom{n}{k}a^{k}b^{n-k}
$$

A: The formula you used is not correct. The correct formula is the Grunwald-Letnikov derivative.
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BONES Recap: 'The Corpse at the Convention'
October 31, 2014 by Sarah Curtis
Hello BONES fans! What did you think of this episode, "The Corpse at the Convention"? It had intrigue, jealousy, witty inventions, and even a member of the Jeffersonian team as a suspect. There is a lot to discuss, so let's get to it!
THE CASE:
The Scene of the Crime: A hotel hosts a national forensics science convention, and it is squint paradise. Smart glasses that record crime scene info, special evidence gloves, etc. — and even more so, each of the Jeffersonian team members are treated like celebrities. Everyone wants a piece of their time and approval. But Brennan is there to give a speech. Just as she is beginning, it is interrupted by screams and a fire alarm. A body is burning in a small stairwell, and an extinguisher doesn't seem to be working. Eventually a fire rescue team is able to put the fire out, and the team has to work to remove the body after it was fused to the concrete floor and stairs. A single shoe print also gives them a start.
The Victim: Cam finds a burned lanyard on the victim, and Angela is able to trace the whereabouts of most convention attendees. They learn the victim is Leona Saunders — an attendee and nemesis of Hodgins.
The Suspects: The forensic science convention is chock full of neat inventions and tools…and people more than willing to offer up their expertise to help solve the case, especially with someone as illustrious as Brennan. But they are also more than qualified to pull off a clever murder.
• Hodgins. He is horrified/annoyed to learn he is a legitimate suspect, and for the most part, Booth tells him they just have to cover all angles for a potential prosecutor review. But he has motive (Leona stole plans for an invention in college), means, and his DNA is found on a band-aid on the victim's body.
• Malik. The team finds knife wounds on the victim and when they find traces of oils in the shoe print, they figure it came from the hotel kitchen. Malik is an employee trying to leave the hotel, and his shoe matches the print.
• Dr. Edward Harkness. He's the host of the conference and holds Brennan in very high esteem. He definitely has the knowledge to commit a crime like this, and when Cam finds traces of chocolate, strawberries, and very expensive wine in Leona's system — it is all traced back to Edward's hotel room.
• Tess Brown. Brennan's literary wannabe rival is back, and she's at the convention for "research" purposes. Booth figures she would kill someone to get a book deal, but the real motive is that, as Edward's mistress before Leona, she was very jealous of the younger woman.
The Case Progression:
Brennan and Wendell examine Leona's skeleton and find several knife marks. Hodgins finds traces of obsidian in the knife wounds, leading the team to figure an obsidian knife is the murder weapon. Tess used a similar object in one of her novels. But when she lawyers up, the team has to keep digging.
Brennan finds evidence of a possible third accelerant used to set the body on fire. Hodgins invites a conference attendee (played by Sean Gunn!) to the lab. I didn't catch his name, so I'm just going to call him Kirk. Hodgins wants his advice. They are interrupted by another attendee, Aldus Carter. He manufactured a card with a magnetic strip and entered the lab illegally. Hodgins is fine with it, but Kirk is not. They argue and challenge one another's credibility, ultimately ending up in a physical altercation. Cam kicks them both out, but one of them leaves behind some aluminum foil, which gives Hodgins an idea.
He pairs an acid used with chloride and watches as the aluminum foil works as a delay to the accelerant. This gives them another clue but also means he (and the other suspects) no longer have alibis.
Brennan identifies another mark on a rib, this one not caused by the obsidian knife. It is the real cause of death, with the other knife wounds serving as a decoy. Hodgins figures the wound was caused by a thermo-probe, invented by Aldus Carter.
The Verdict: B&B bring Carter in for questioning. He rebuffs all of their accusations and claims his innocence, but Brennan has a counter for each of his arguments, including that the gloves he invented were sliced by the aluminum, causing him to leave his DNA with the victim. Carter concedes defeat; he is all the more impressed by Brennan's brilliance. Booth is less impressed and wants to know WHY Carter did it. He admits he was angry to find out Leona was only sleeping with him for his scientific invention plans.
THE SQUINTS:
I really loved this episode, and I especially liked how respected and revered the whole Jeffersonian team was. It was refreshing and fun to see them at the convention, enjoying their field of work. I liked how they all pitched in to solve the case, and I liked that, even though Hodgins was technically a suspect, they all pretty much let him keep working on the case.
I thought Wendell's reintroduction to the team at the crime scene was a litttttle heavy on emotional exposition, but overall, it is really great to see him back in the lab. I did like seeing how concerned Cam and Brennan were about him when he was late, and the Booth and Wendell scene at Founding Fathers was just terrific.
As far as Aubrey goes, I really like that we are seeing Booth obviously is alpha in that work relationship. I think they can still go a little overboard in making Aubrey quirky, and his interrogation skills aren't very intimidating at all. But in general, I thought he was pretty good in this episode.
BOOTH & BRENNAN:
I loved all of the B&B scenes in this episode too. I liked the opening scene where Booth encouraged her about speaking at the convention and that she was going to impress everyone just by being her brilliant self. I loved the cute little scene at the diner, where she had already ordered him pie and he called her sweet. I liked that he encouraged her again and was willing to put money down on it — also liked that she told him not to do that, and he told her that as a genius, she shouldn't say stupid things. It was a very lovely little scene.
I liked the way they finished up the case in the interrogation room together, and I loved that Booth came to Brennan's re-do on the speech. I am glad Brennan told her Schrodinger's cat joke (and that it killed with the audience) and that she told Booth's moon atmosphere joke (and that it mostly bombed), and the nice look they shared over the moment.
All in all, I thought this episode really worked. It was smart, funny, interesting, and while a lot of the team got to shine, it particularly made Brennan and Booth look like the superstars they are — personally and professionally.
But what do you think? Did you like the case? Were you surprised by the killer? The comments are open—speak your mind!
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4 Responses to "BONES Recap: 'The Corpse at the Convention'"
Catherine on October 31st, 2014 12:40 pm
All the B&B scenes, you mean all 5 of them? Aubrey is ruining this show and their partnership. That was the basis for the show at one time, now they are supporting characters. Love Booth and Wendell, men caring about each other and Hod being more assertive, but in what world would a suspect be allowed to work on evidence on the case he was suspected of? smh
Carolyn Thomas on October 31st, 2014 2:43 pm
The chemistry between Booth and Brennan is why I love this show so much. The writers are not allowing this to happen. I love Emily Deschanel as Brennan. She is getting less and less screen time. She is way to serious most of the time. I want that great smile of hers like in the last scene. I guess this is why I don't like Aubrey. There is way too much of him. He's kind of irritating to me. I hope as this season goes on that we can see more romance between Booth and Brennan as well as little Christine.
Andrea Diaz on October 31st, 2014 4:04 pm
I agree-way too much Aubrey. I don't get why he's even there. Booth doesn't need another agent assisting him. If Aubrey was in some episodes every now and then it may be okay. But unlike Sweets, he really serves no purpose. I mean at least Sweets was the psychologist everyone went to with their personal relationship issues. He was also helpful as a profiler. Please limit Aubrey's appearances! He's taking so much time away from Booth and Brennan scenes!
Diana on November 1st, 2014 3:52 pm
Thank you fellow B&B fans! It is quite refreshing to see that I am not the only one who sees that B&B's on-screen time TOGETHER has been dramatically reduced! If we barely see them in scenes together, we certainly have no chance of getting any romance! We have not seen a kiss since the first episode – STILL!!! That detail makes me very angry at the people in charge of this show! We don't see any little touches, hugs, kisses – nothing!! I can't imagine Emily and David being so sick of each other (or shy) that they can't do some romantic scenes!! I can't understand how many people can give the portrayal of B&B's relationship a good rating – or even a fair one. I hate Aubrey – the way I see it, he is replacing Brennan, and that ruins the show! Booth and Brennan do not need help from another agent! I hope the "powers that be" see these comments from fans! From what I have seen so far, I am not looking forward to the 200th episode either, as I am sure they will continue to avoid romance (as far as B&B are concerned) just as they have all season! They keep talking about giving something back to the fans, but they obviously are paying no attention to what we want!


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Critics salivated over Janelle Monae's 2010 full-length debut, ArchAndroid, due in part to the novelty of a female R&B musician who's also a sci-fi geek. Detractors, meanwhile, suggested that Monae, while intriguing, was hardly superstar material. On The Electric Lady, Suites IV and V, she responds with a fascinating android story line, fabulous stylings, and even some comical radio-DJ interludes. With Prince, Erykah Badu and Esperanza Spalding along for the ride, it's clear Monae knows just how to craft her sound and whom to seek out to make it work. Her guest stars are put to far better use than the typical collaborators on a hip-hop album. It's possible that, by making such a perfectly polished soul gem, she avoids the risk-taking that could land her on the celebrity A-list. But by breaking this many barriers this soon, Monae is already light years ahead of the competition. — Loring Wirbel
Elvis Costello and The Roots
Wise Up Ghost
File next to: Marvin Gaye, TV on the Radio
Both Elvis Costello and The Roots have stated explicitly that Wise Up Ghost is about the betrayal of hope, both politically and culturally. It's a subject that would tempt anyone else to drown in anguish. But this is not a bitter album. It uses equal parts snark and street smarts to paint shimmery pictures of America as disappointment. Instead of rough blues or hip-hop, the album leans toward the smooth that Questlove employs on Jimmy Fallon's show, creating a sound that sometimes resembles David Byrne's Rei Momo days. Costello may drown in Diana Krall machinations at some points, but the songs work more often ("Grenade") than not ("Tripwire"). The album's slow-motion Armageddon comes not so much with a snarl, as it does with a mixed drink, a wink, and a call to rise up. Just don't expect much response from the ghosts. — Loring Wirbel
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Build Me Up From Bones
Sugar Hill Records
File next to: Alison Krauss, Patty Griffin
Build Me Up From Bones, the third release from 22-year-old Texas singer-songwriter Sarah Jarosz, is a hauntingly beautiful work. Her gorgeous vocals highlight the bluegrass track "Fuel the Fire," and she sounds like a siren on the hypnotic folk rock song "Mile on the Moon." Jarosz, who also plays mandolin, banjo and guitar, combines bluegrass and folk elements throughout, but she also mixes in straight-ahead jazz on "Book of Right-On," dusty rock 'n roll on "Over the Edge" and moody Americana on "Dark Road." Her knack for weaving picturesque tales continues on "1,000 Things," while the romantic, mournful ballad "Gone Too Soon" is so powerful and intimate that you could convince yourself that Jarosz is singing about you. Build Me Up From Bones provides ample proof that Jarosz is a prodigious talent with a long, successful career ahead of her. — Brian Palmer
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