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Game Actor Predicts Last Of Us Episode 3 Will Alter Your Show Expectations
According to game actor Troy Baker, the third episode of The Last of Us will deviate from fans' expectations even if it is anticipated to be an accurate rendition. The connection between grizzled survivor Joel Miller (Pedro Pascal) and 14-year-old orphan Ellie is the main focus of the HBO adaptation, which is based on the 2013 PlayStation 3 video game of the same name (Bella Ramsey). Joel and Tess (Anna Torv), his partner in smuggling, are charged with delivering Ellie across a zombie-infested United States to the violent revolutionary group known as the Fireflies after a bad transaction. When Joel discovers Ellie has a remarkable immunity to the fungus that is wreaking havoc on the Earth, he quickly realizes the value of his precocious cargo, despite his initial reluctance.
Baker said that by The Last of Us episode 3, viewer expectations would alter on the Play Watch Listen podcast with Alanah Pearce. The actor who provided the voice and acting for Joel in the game revealed that he had seen the series up to episode 5 and was really pleased with what he had witnessed. James, a member of the violent survivor gang, is played by Baker in the new program. Following are some comments Baker made regarding The Last of Us:
"I've seen up to episode five and, I can tell you right now, you get to episode three, you're done. You are standing on your desk, "O, Captain! My Captain!" What it sets up in the first two episodes, it introduces you to the world if you have no idea what it is. It takes all of your expectations and just gets rid of them."
How much of the game will Episode 3 of The Last Of Us cover?
Last of Us Fans have received reassurances from HBO co-creators Neil Druckmann and Craig Mazin that the upcoming adaptation would be faithful to the original material. As a result, many of the important story aspects of the original game will probably be repeated in the program, particularly the moving prologue chapter. However, the new HBO photos of The Last of Us reveal that the tale's initial act has been greatly enlarged for the television adaptation.
Joel and his daughter Sarah are introduced in the famous first-person video game on the eve of the fungus epidemic. The prologue switches to fear as Joel, his brother Tommy, and Sarah are forced to flee by the infected after a brief interlude in which Sarah presents her father with a watch. According to the most recent photos from HBO, episode 1 will build on the prologue's plot as Sarah (Nico Parker) is visible throughout the day and will cover a significant portion of Joel and Tess' interactions with the Boston Quarantine Zone. As a result, episodes 2 and 3 will probably focus on Joel, Tess, and Ellie's trek across Boston and out of the quarantine zone, perhaps coming to an end soon after Tess' passing.
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Theologian Jim Corkery SJ on a new series of lectures tackling major issues for the Church today, through the prism of Vatican II.
Irish Jesuit theologian Jim Corkery studied under Josef Ratzinger and is the author of a book on his theology. This is a lecture he gave to the Irish Theological Association exploring the legacy of the theologian-pope. The last few minutes of his talk are missing.
Irish born Jesuit Paul Campbell is the Publisher with Loyola Press in Chicago. He talks about the work of the press and a new initiative they've developed for children with special needs.
Sr Helen Prejean, 'the death penalty nun' played by Susan Sarandon in the film 'Dead Man Walking', was the keynote speaker at the 'Voices of Hope' conference in Galway in October 2013. She was funny, thoughtful, provocative,sometimes irreverent, moving and powerful.
Tom Phelan is a biker, traditional musician and Jesuit brother. After his mother's death last year he felt the best tribute he could pay her was to compose a song in her honour which is now getting airplay on radio and is available on iTunes. He spoke to Pat Coyle about his unconventional life as a Jesuit.
Studies is a Jesuit periodical founded in 1912. Its aim was to make a real contribution to the country's cultural, social, political and religious debates. And it certainly realized that aim, as current editor Bruce Bradley SJ tells Pat Coyle.


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Forgotten Books: (Two Minute Warning)
Two debut novels with an identical theme—terrorism at the Super Bowl—came out in 1975 bringing singular success to their authors: they sold to the movies. Both films—Two Minute Warning and Black Sunday--starred big-name actors. One flopped, the other hit. The author of the flop published 14 more novels, yet today is essentially forgotten despite winning a PEN award for one and success on the screen with another. The hit's author is known as the creator of arguably the greatest modern fictional bad guy: Hannibal Lecter.
It might be no accident that Thomas Harris's blast-off success, Black Sunday, also features a weighty villain—a ruthless operative in the Palestinian terrorist organization Black September. By contrast, the villain in George La Fountaine's Two Minute Warning is a young man of little substance with no interesting motive, the stereotypical lone gunman soured on life, as much a victim as those who fall within his rifle sights.
The famous Goodyear blimp hovers as a symbolic paradox in the fate of these two stories. In Two Minute Warning a TV camera in the gondola provides the first glimpse of the sniper hidden behind the scoreboard. Terrorists hijack the blimp in Black Sunday to deliver a bomb whose shrapnel can prove lethal to all 80,000 people inside the stadium, including the U.S. President.
Blimp as good guy, blimp as bad guy. Which one looms on book cover and movie poster? Bad blimp, of course. Why we are fascinated more by villains is above my pay grade, but we are. A primal thing maybe. The thing that could end up giving Donald Trump control over our hair styles like that other child monster has over his subjects, in North Korea.
From what we have, it seems plausible to blame the blimp for La Fountaine's literary flame-out. Although Black Sunday comes out ahead in a comparison of the writing--Harris was a newspaper wordsmith when he wrote it; cinematography was La Fountaine's trade--we know fine writing alone does not a blazing commercial success necessarily make. Robert Stone and Ron Faust come to mind. At the spectrum's opposite end we find E. L. "Shades of Grey" James.
Whatever it might be, the formula for success, La Fountaine learned quickly. He proved this with his second novel, Flashpoint, published the following year. A New York Times review pronounced it "much better--more original, written with more security, and with a chilling impact in its last pages." It took a little longer for Flashpoint to make it to the movies—eight years--but its success towered over Two Minute Warning's. It remains one of my all-time favorites, and it introduced me to La Fountaine's novels.
And to his mystery.
Labels: Border Patrol, conspiracy, Flashpoint, George La Fountaine, JFK assassination, publishing, Super Bowl, Two Minute Warning
Angel's Return
I didn't recognize her. It had been over a year, and I'd had only the one glimpse of her face, a momentary meeting of eyes when we smiled. The other two sightings, within a week or so of the doctor's office, time proximity enabled me to recognized her from a greater distance. I don't believe she saw me on either occasion. We were shopping.
And here we were today, again shopping, in a small crowded farmer's market. It did not occur to me it was she. My angel.
As at first her presence registered a mild annoyance. Then, because she was ahead of me in line at the appointment window, today I found her in my way a couple of times as I prowled the narrow aisles. There were other browsers and they also annoyed me. I'm never comfortable shopping. The fewer other shoppers the less my irritation.
The angel annoyed me more than the others because it appeared she was ill. The clue was her odd off-white flannel head covering. I assumed it covered baldness from chemo, and I get edgy in the presence of sick people. I never looked at her face.
As fate would have it, we found ourselves approaching the cashier simultaneously. Irritated though I was—ever impatient at check-out time—I of course was a gentleman. I likely mumbled something appropriate. If she said anything I didn't hear it. When it seemed she'd finished with the cashier and stepped away I moved up to unloaded my basket. Her plastic bag of produce was still on the counter. I touched the bag and asked if the angel was finished. The cashier said yes. I have the sense now the angel might have been waiting for someone. As she never retrieved her bag while I was transacting, I assume it was still there after I paid for my items and left. She and her plastic bag vanished from my mind the instant I turned and started back to my truck.
Thence recurred a more powerful irritation than that in the market, this one provoked initially by the spectacle that deranged my better nature when I arrived there during my lunch hour. Pickups, vans, SUVs and cars were jammed haphazardly into the tiny customer parking area. Cursing repeatedly without sound, I threaded my small pickup through the jumble to get from the street to a slot in the row of vehicles stretched along the side near the rear of the property. Accomplishing this without mishap, I felt my ire ebb as I walked across the gravel to the rows of produce under the roof. It returned the instant I stepped back out with my purchases. The lot as cluttered as before.
Getting out would require a series of cramped maneuvers to avoid scratching or dinging metal or backing into another shopper returning to or coming from his or her vehicle while doubtlessly absorbed by the ubiquitous hand-held digital device. I had just completed the final backup of my escape pattern and was about to turn toward the exit when I glanced to my left. There she stood, scant feet away holding her bag of produce and staring at me as if we'd both just dodged disaster.
I recognized her only as the bald woman whose bag of produce I'd touched moments earlier. Anger and vulnerability vied for dominance in my head. I wasn't certain I had looked carefully enough out that side of my truck while backing up. Her wide blue eyes suggested I had not. Yet, they were hesitant. Was she betraying suspicion of her own negligence in approaching too near a moving vehicle? Our mutual ambivalence, as I see it now, held fast in equipoise until I broke off my gaze and drove back to the street.
Her face haunted me on my way home. I was unpacking my purchases on the kitchen counter a short time later when something else in those startled eyes came through to me. There was a quiet friskiness in them. A glow of serene thrill. Her health evidently had worsened in the fourteen months since I'd last seen her, but she gave off no fear. No sign of surrender. Unbeaten. My angel was still in the game.
Labels: cancer survival, fiction, life force, spiritual strength
What's Wrong with Dorfman? [book report]
I put off reading What's Wrong with Dorfman as long as I could. Not because I was afraid it wouldn't be good. I knew it would be terrific, which is why I finally gave in and read it. I read it despite knowing that whatever was wrong with Dorfman would soon be wrong with me. I was right, of course. This is precisely what happened.
Dorfman wakes up disoriented, dizzy, nauseous, depressed, and has diarrhea. As I followed his symptoms in the book it became grotesquely clear to me I had them, too—except for the depression. The saving grace was John Blumenthal's devious comic sensibility. Every time I started feeling depressed along with Dorfman, I came to something that made me laugh. If only poor Dorfman could have read What's Wrong with Dorfman whenever he started sliding into depression maybe he would have laughed like I did, and felt better. But let's get real.
Dorfman's dad was a doctor, a medical doctor. He was such a conscientious doctor he took the blood pressures of Dorfman, Dorfman's sister and their mother several times a day. He admonished the three of them repeatedly, whenever they were in his presence, even as adults, before meals and, in fact, whenever it occurred to him, to wash their hands and to make sure they worked up a good lather with the soap. This reminded me of my own father, who constantly harped about washing hands. The only difference was my father never mentioned the lather part. But then my father wasn't a physician. He never took our blood pressure.
It seemed fairly evident to me, as it's probably seeming evident to you, that Dorfman's father--who did other nutty things, as well, such as following everyone around in his house turning out the lights behind them—that Dorfman's father was the reason for Dorfman's symptoms. That he was neurotic, just as my father was neurotic.
Living with such nuttiness it would be expected of Dorfman to be neurotic, too. Unless the experts have re-defined neurosis, or if in fact there even is such a disorder anymore. For the sake of coherence here, let us say there is indeed such a thing as neurosis. Let us say further it's pretty damned clear Dorfman and his doctor dad were both neurotic nightmares.
I'm not going to give anything away here and confirm or deny that what was wrong with Dorfman was caused by neuroses caused by his nutty father. That would be too easy. Dorfman himself would—and did--scoff at such a suggestion. He spent tens of thousands of dollars seeing specialists and undergoing every test known to medical science. He sought treatments not recognized by medical science, such as a Chinese "herbal treatment" that might well have been based on dried "cow turds," and torture prescribed by a chiropractic allergist.
It should come as no huge surprise that Dorfman is a hypochondriac. This means he is ambivalent with test results that turn up nothing frightening, such as cancer or an aneurysm that could kill instantly without a wisp of warning. He's relieved as well as disappointed. His recreational reading consists of "The Big Red Book" of diseases. He commiserates and talks of suicide with a down-on-her-luck actress named Delilah, whom he met in his doctor's waiting room and who suffers symptoms identical to his.
Dorfman, by the way, is a down-on-his-luck screenwriter. While he suffers with the uncertainty of his intermittent symptoms—that's another thing, they come and go unpredictably—his screenplay, a comic cop story, is undergoing the horrendous Hollywood sausage grinder committee process that could ruin him for good if it fails, or save his career if it ever becomes a movie.
Yikes, my own neuroses (yes, me too), which I've pretty much maneuvered into dormancy over the years, are giving me flashback pains in the abdomen by my merely recounting what's wrong with Dorfman's life. I must go now before I contract sympathetic diarrhea.
Okay, I can tell you this: What's Wrong with Dorfman has what I would call a happy ending. If it didn't I would not be sitting here writing this report. I'd be reading an outdated magazine in the waiting room at my doctor's office. In other words no matter what is wrong with you, you will find What's Wrong with Dorfman not only safe to read but rather a hoot—so long as you read the whole thing straight through to the end.
An added benefit for me is that I now diligently work up a good lather with the soap when washing my hands. You should, too.
Labels: dorfman, fiction, humor, hypochondria, john blumenthal, social satire
I'm Interviewing Muses [book report]
I and most likely every human male since the species first appeared in the cosmos have been tormented by what has seemed the ultimate unanswerable question, "What do women want?"
Having read the above sentence you might be thinking something along the lines of, "Aha, at last I am about to know the answer." Forget it, pal. The only "answer" you will find in Laura Stinchcomb's amusing little book, I'm Interviewing Muses, is another question: "What say we just forget about that other question?"
Stinchcomb's writing, which can be described as evoking an unthinkable collaboration between Erma Bombeck and Prof. Irwin Corey, has persuaded me that even women, no matter what they might say or think they want, haven't the slightest clue as to what they really want.
One might expect a man reading such revelations from the mind of an intelligent, articulate, good-humored and admittedly snarky New Jersey mother and wife to scream in self-righteous frustration. I can be as self-righteously frustrated as the next guy, but I did not scream thusly while reading I'm Interviewing Muses. Not even once. I laughed my ass off, is what I did.
An underlying theme is Stinchcomb's obsession—she's reaching that stage in life when women refer to each other as being "of a certain age"--with becoming "a sex symbol." We learn about her experiments with collagen injections to puff up her lips, and what happens at a party when, wearing breast tape, she bends over too far and reveals too much, and how she claims to have saved her flagging marriage by, on a whim, deciding to have sex with her husband every day. It works brilliantly for over a year, she says, until he pooped out.
On another, admittedly less connubial whim, she cuts down on her trips to the drycleaners because "I have decided that I like to hear my husband ask me in an almost begging way to drop off and pick up his shirts."
She fantasizes what it would have been like having sex with George Washington. The George Washington, with all the 18th century body stenches including that of fecal traces, a permanent sinus infection and rotting teeth.
She loves potbellies on men.
Are we getting the picture here? Is it just Stinchcomb having a little snarky fun? Or is she ratting out an entire gender?
Can we ever know for sure?
Do we really want to?
Labels: humor, laura stinchcomb, marriage, romance, snarkychaser, social satire
The Autumn Dead [book report]
No doubt serious scholars of Ed Gorman's extensive literary oeuvre would sniff, or even snicker, were I to suggest that Sam McCain was conceived at least twelve years before The Day the Music Died. I hate being subjected to academic scorn. This is why I would never suggest that arguably Gorman's most popular character became a gleam in its creator's mind's eye sometime during the writing of The Autumn Dead.
It is irrelevant, I would contend, that The Autumn Dead is only the penultimate Jack Dwyer novel in Gorman's debut mystery series. The Cry of Shadows comes out two years later, in 1990. But it's in The Autumn Dead that the Dwyer of the series' first three novels begins to reveal an evolving persona. One that will emerge a dozen years down the road to launch a ten-book run as lawyer/PI Sam McCain.
Additional evidence is the setting of The Autumn Dead, more defined than in the earlier novels: a small Midwestern town, unnamed, but with features strikingly similar to McCain's Black River Falls, Iowa.
There are finer details that would fit neatly into a comparison were that my aim here. I'll mention only one, the one that brings The Autumn Dead closest to the McCain novels in its effect on me. The one that left my heart aching with bittersweet memories long after I finished reading. The one that took me back to my own youth when dreams held real promise and disappointments seemed mere bumps along the Yellow Brick Road to a magical future.
Jack Dwyer trips back to those days from a vantage filled with reminders there is no magic behind the curtain in youthful dreams. A former high school flame prompts his journey in time when she appears out of the blue needing his help. She dies in his arms while dancing at their twenty-fifth class reunion. He soon learns she likely was murdered and that others of their former schoolmates could be involved. An ex-policeman, Dwyer sets out to learn what happened.
The Autumn Dead is the darkest and most violent of the four Dwyer books I have read (The Cry of Shadows is inexplicably out of print), and its violence exceeds any of the McCain novels. In fact it's the most violent of anything I've read by Gorman.
The writing is superb, as always, with the first-person narrator's signature self-deprecating humor and compassionate outlook. Dwyer's approach in confrontations is carrot/stick, with the stick always a last resort.
Gorman's characters are never uninteresting. While some appear initially as caricatures all reveal complexities enough that any one of them is plausibly capable of virtually anything. Not unlike real life.
Labels: Ed Gorman, jack dwyer, mystery novels, Sam McCain
Murder in the Wings [book report]
Were I Police Detective Edelman and I had the faded TV star Stephen Wade in my custody I'd lock him up, close the case and take a long, well-deserved vacation. This is one murder rap not even my buddy Jack Dwyer--former cop, now private eye and sometime actor—is going to upend, believe me.
I mean, look. Let's be realistic here. Wade's fingerprints are all over the knife that's buried in Michael Reeves's back. Okay? Need more? Opportunity: A reliable witness sees Wade enter Reeves's apartment around the time of the murder. Motive? Hours earlier Reeves had shoved, slapped and humiliated Wade in front of the rest of the cast of O'Neill's Long Day's Journey Into Night following Wade's drunken bumbling, stumbling, mumbling performance. Reeves directed the production and is the local theater's resident director.
One might think even Jack Dwyer would let this one go, especially considering the victim was not a likable guy. Somewhat of a loathsome guy, actually. The kind of guy who probably had it coming anyway. But, then, Jack Dwyer's not the kind of guy who gives up easily. Not the kind, either, to rush to judgment, no matter how loathsome it might be to keep an open mind.
One suspects Ed Gorman is a Dwyer kind of guy. He created Jack Dwyer and used this quote by the late British author Gerald Kersh to introduce Murder in the Wings, our currently discussed Dwyer mystery: ". . . there are men whom one hates until a certain moment when one sees, through a chink in their armor, the writhing of something nailed down and in torment."
In Murder in the Wings, Jack Dwyer neither hates the man charged with murder nor has to look for any chinks in his armor. There is no armor. Stephen Wade is himself writhing in torment, destroying his career and his life with drink. He is also Dwyer's friend. Dwyer was one of the cast members in this disastrous performance of O'Neill's classic play. He restrained the actor after a fight broke out between the two enraged men. It was Dwyer whom Wade called, in a drunken stupor, from Reeves's apartment where he said he found his tormentor lying face down in bed with a knife protruding between his shoulder blades.
Nope. No way Jack Dwyer is going to let this one go. Not even after Wade admits he isn't positive he didn't stab the loathsome director to death. Not even after he waves a .45 at Dwyer and flees sobbing into the night. Dwyer couldn't let this one go if he wanted to, if only because his lovably flaky girlfriend, Donna Harris, has decided that "sweet" Stephen Wade did not—could not—murder anyone, not even someone as loathsome as Michael Reeves.
Besides, taking a closer look one sees there are plenty of folks, in the theater group alone, with motive, opportunity and means to have done the dirty deed.
Ed Gorman's at the top of his game with this novel. His writing is crisp and insightful, with moments of pure poetic joy. His characters are so real you feel you know them, or would like to. His plotting is intricate and daring. He keeps you guessing right up to the eminently satisfying denouement.
And the humor. Oh, mercy. It sneaks up and gooses you when you least expect it. There seems always to be a scene or two in every Gorman novel that sets me to laughing so hard I worry I will not be able to stop. Or that the neighbors will call 911. This time, about halfway through Murder in the Wings, I grabbed my cell phone thinking I might need to make the call myself.
Turns out I didn't. But I was ready.
Labels: Ed Gorman, jack dwyer, mystery novels

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Is this the prettiest salon ever?
Matthew Curtis at the Rosewood London Hotel is small but perfectly formed… no wonder it's won Best New Salon at the 2017 Most Wanted Awards!
Every year, our big sister magazine, Creative HEAD, hosts the Most Wanted and The It List Awards, honouring the very best in the hairdressing industry. This year, we're super excited to hear that the Most Wanted Best New Salon award has gone to the Matthew Curtis Hair Salon in the Rosewood Hotel in London. This little salon packs a punch and might be the most gorgeous place to get your hair done.
The salon is teeny tiny – it's about the size of a train carriage and takes inspiration from the most glamorous train of all – the Orient Express. There are hat boxes, vintage leather trunks and all incredible details everywhere that whisk you away to the golden age of rail travel.
It's staffed by top hair colourists – on a recent trip to check it out, one lucky member of the Layered team had her hair tended to by artistic director Jason Collier, who has also looked after Victoria Beckham, Eva Longoria and Sienna Miller. Impressed was an understatement – we're willing to bet it's impossible to get a more glamorous hairdressing experience.
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Mitsui & Co to invest in Vietnamese shrimp producer Minh Phú
Update: May, 20/2019 - 10:56
A seafood processing line at Minh Phú Seafood Joint Stock Company. Mitsui will help Minh Phú to achieve further growth through the application of digital technology. — Photo nhaquanly.vn
HÀ NỘI — Japan's Mitsui & Co Ltd has agreed to acquire a 35.1 per cent of stake in Minh Phú Seafood Joint Stock Company, the world's biggest shrimp integrator from farming and processing to sales.
Minh Phú owns two processing plants and shrimp farms covering a total of 900 hectares in southern Việt Nam. It has built a strong position by vertically integrating all stages from shrimp farming to processing and sales.
Minh Phú's extensive range of products, including value-added products, is exported to around 50 countries, notably the US and Japan. The company now accounts for about 20 per cent of Việt Nam's total shrimp exports.
In 2013, Mitsui invested in Minh Phú Hậu Giang Joint-Stock Company (MPHG), a processing plant affiliated with Minh Phú. Since then, Mitsui has contributed to optimising management and operations of the company.
Mitsui will help Minh Phú achieve further growth through the application of digital technology including artificial intelligence (AI) in farming ponds and processing plants, and the enhancement of efficiency in shrimp supply chain from farming to marketing.
Mitsui has identified nutrition and agriculture as a new growth area under its medium-term management plan.
World demand for sustainable proteins is expanding along with population growth and the expansion of the middle class globally. Through this investment, Mitsui is expected to improve productivity, stability and sustainability of supply, while adding value to food products. — VNS


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5,000 Dresses' Calls Attention to Sexual Violence in Kosovo
During the Kosovo War, an estimated 20,000 Albanians, mostly women, were victims of sexual violence at the hands of the Serbian forces. This month marks the 16th anniversary of the end of the war, but to this day, discussing wartime sexual violence in the country remains taboo.
To generate discussion on this issue and commemorate the end of the war, Anna Di Lellio, a part-time professor at Milano School of International Affairs, Management, and Urban Politics, has produced an art installation that brings to light a traumatic experience.
The installation, created with artist Alketa Xhafa-Mripa, displays 5,000 dresses strung across the main soccer stadium in Pristina, the capital of Kosovo. Open to the public as of June 12, the piece has since been featured in media across the world.
To create the exhibition, Di Lellio and Xhafa-Mripa accepted donated dresses from Kosovar citizens living at home and abroad. Kosovar President Atifete Jahjaga donated the first dress.
"It's important thought that society accepts these women, and starts talking about it," Di Lellio told The New York Times. "It's a way for them to deal with what they went through during the war, because they haven't been reassessing it. They've been too busy building, too busy living, but there is a lot of trauma that hasn't been dealt with."


Walsine Pierce: THE LOSS OF AN OLD FRIEND: A Sad Day!
Back, maybe 15 years ago, I was coming "up river" in my Ohio River Lock Boat. I'd been on the river for about four weeks. It was October but it was in the 80's and I was suffering from heat and exposure. When my brother Henry saw me at the end of the trip, he said I looked like a piece of old leather.
This was my second trip on the river since my retirement at age 60. The first trip was by paddle in an 18 foot canoe. On this trip I was using a 5HP outboard that Julie had given me for Christmas. The trips were so meaningful that I would eventually make a six week trip down river in a small sail boat.
As a child the Ohio River was my playground. I played pioneer and indian, I was always my dream character, "Death Wind", Lewis Wetzel. The river intertained us as we watched traffic going up or down, boats and the trains that ran alongside.
The Ohio River was a major source of food as my Mother ran her trot lines. I whiled away many a lazy day with a cut pole catching what ever had scales, or not. The biggest thrill of the day was swimming out to catch the waves of passing paddle boats. I have always loved the Ohio River.
I was living out a Life Time Goal on this trip. Since my earliest days at the "point" of Point Pleasant, West Virginia where I'd look down stream where the Great Kanawha River enters the Ohio I'd say to myself "some day I'm going down that river".
To me the "point" was almost hallowed ground. It still is. The indians called the point Tu-Endie-Wei, which meant "the mingling of two waters".
In 1939 the United States Congress decreed that it was the site of the first battle of the revolution war which took place on October 10th, 1774.
But on the day described I was several days down river from Point Pleasant. Just below Ashland, Kentucky I was approaching a sandy point that was in shade. I decided I'd get off the river and cool down. When I beached my boat and jumped out I was disgusted at the sight of bottles, cans and food wrappings. Some thoughtless people had recently had a party and trashed this beautiful sight. How sad!
In the trash I spotted a still new belt knife sheath. The big scrolled name of "Case" was imprinted on the front of the sheath. It had perhaps been damp from the dew but it had never been rained on. I thought "gee, I wonder if they left the knife too". Sure enough, they had. There in the sand a few feet away, laying opened, was a still shiny new, bright yellow Case pocket knife. I immediately named the knife "Old Lucky".
For the next fifteen years when people would ask "you got your knife" I'd always reply, "have I got my pants on"? If I had my pants on that knive was carefully placed blades down in my right front pants pocket. It was a hefty knife with two blades. The square ended blade was for work. The pointed blade was always kept quite sharp for "emergency" use. From opening boxes to peeling potatoes and cleaning fish, "Old Lucky" was part of me.
When Mark, Todd & Kimberly took me to the Army-Navy game for my 70th birthday, (Go Navy), Todd, who faithfully carries a pocket knife, said "Dad, I'm going to leave my knife at the hotel". It was a couple weeks after 9-11 and security would be tight with the president being there and all. I replied that my knife was legal and it went where I did.
At the gate security did everything but strip search the fans. When I emptied my pockets the guard said "Mister, you may be going to the game but that knife isn't". I took a stroll and hid the knife until after the game, but that is another story.
As I started my trip from Point Pleasant my bother Henry had cut himself with his knife. It was a small Case knife. I pulled out my Case, just like his but much larger, and told Henry he needed to get himself a real knife. "Ah", he said, "that knife probably cost a hundred dollars and is too expensive for me".
When I got back to Point Pleasant, with "Old Lucky" at home in my pocket, I "sold" Henry my old knife for a penny. (It's bad luck to give a knife--it will cut the friendship). He was pleased to get the knife. He sharpened it razor sharp and used it often but he never carried it thinking it to be too big.
On my aborted cross country bike trip I lost "Old Lucky". At the airport, wondering what I'd do with it on my red eye flight home, the knife was gone. I waited until my gear got home a month later and hopefully searched but the search was in vain. "Old Lucky" was gone.
I have felt naked without that knife. I probably have a dozen or more knives of every description but I had got used to that big, yellow Case. Yesterday, on my trip to the farmer's market, I replaced it at the Ace Hardware in Hartville. I feel more "balanced" with a big yellow Case knife in my right front pocket again. It nearly blinds me it is so shiney new. Time and use will take care of that.
"Do I have my knife"?
"Do I have my pants on"?
"Why do I carry a knife? Because I have one. Because I can. Because I need it.


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Old hotel imploded in New Orleans to clear ground
NEW ORLEANS – In a matter of seconds, a 17-story hotel was imploded on Sunday after months of delay.
The old Pallas Hotel on Canal Street, also known as the Grand Palace, was blown up at 8 a.m. with 400 tons of explosives, creating a huge plume of smoke. State officials say the demolition went smoothly.
The city closed several streets and Interstate 10 before and after the demolition. The interstate was reopened Sunday morning.
The demolition took place to make way for the new University Medical Center, a hospital being built to replace the old Charity Hospital, which was closed after Hurricane Katrina struck in 2005 and flooded the hospital's basement.
The Pallas Hotel was one of the last buildings remaining on the site of where the new hospital is being built. The building, originally called Claiborne Towers, has changed hands several times since its 1950 opening but has sat abandoned as a hotel for many years.
Mayor Mitch Landrieu called the implosion "an important milestone" for the city and its plans to build a biomedical corridor.
The demolition was originally scheduled for last Nov. 20 and then rescheduled as officials dealt with permitting issues. A Dec. 18 date was scheduled but officials postponed the demolition twice more after state environmental regulators found more hazardous materials inside the structure.
Contractors will remove the debris left over from the hotel over the next several months, state officials said.
State officials said about 200 people were evacuated before the implosion took place with about 126 residents and six pets housed in hotels. Also, 14 residents from the Iberville public housing complex were bused out of the area before the implosion. Some residents of the housing development were concerned about the dust from the demolition.


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What on Earth Is Happening at Annapurna Pictures?
By Stephan Cho | October 10, 2018 | 11:55am
Photo by Mark Davis/Getty Movies News Annapurna
It's been a troubled past 24 hours at Megan Ellison-owned indie studio-turned-distributor Annapurna Pictures, which late Tuesday evening parted ways with president of film Chelsea Barnard, per THR.
Barnard, whose executive producer credits include Foxcatcher and Spike Jonze's Her, had been with Annapurna since its inception in 2011, and was named film division head in January 2017.
The news of Barnard's departure came hours after it was reported that the emerging studio was dropping two projects championed by Barnard prior to her departure: a star-studded Fox News/Roger Ailes drama, which was dropped only two weeks before production was set to start, and an untitled, Jennifer Lopez-starring stripper film, which is said to have signed Constance Wu as a co-star before folding at Annapurna.
It's still unclear what's responsible for all these major shake-ups at Annapurna, whether it's simply reorganizing or there are serious financial troubles in play following the company's rocky pivot to film distribution in 2017.
Annapurna started its run as a film distributor with Kathryn Bigelow's Detroit, which only grossed $16 million despite a $40 million budget and a major marketing push. The company did land a surprise hit earlier this summer with Sorry to Bother You, but the rest of this year's slate doesn't bode well for Annapurna being able to reverse its fortunes anytime soon.
The Sisters Brothers , which came out over three weeks ago, has only made about $700,000 so far, despite a reported $38 million budget, with even more money going to U.S. rights and marketing. Adam McKay's Dick Cheney biopic Vice also reportedly came with a pricey $60 million budget, and despite all the anticipation for Barry Jenkins' Moonlight follow-up If Beale Street Could Talk, that James Baldwin adaptation would have to be an unprecedented breakout hit in order to make up for Annapurna's much bigger-budgeted flops.
Either way, Annapurna has a lot of shaping up to do, and fast, as its marketing and distribution deal with MGM means a number of high-profile projects are now on the line, including the forthcoming Creed II and the Cary Fukunaga-directed Bond 25.
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When spending your holiday on the coast, an excursion by boat is certainly a must. Sunbathe, enjoy the fresh sea breeze and the width of the sparkling Atlantic Ocean –and completely relax! Far out facing the south coast of Gran Canaria you will either see the golden beach of Playa del Ingles, the dunes of Maspalomas and the imposing mountain mass that rises from the coast into the center of the island.
The vast Atlantic Ocean is downright inviting. It is no wonder that in Gran Canaria boat trips are among the most popular things to do. Take the chance to explore the underwater world just like Captain Nemo in the Submarine Gran Canaria. That would be awesome! Or compete with one of the big sea predators on a big-game fishing tour. But you may prefer something less exciting. And you are looking for relaxation on a Sailing Boat, a Catamaran or an Elegant Yacht. Whatever your preference, you will definitely find what you are looking for. And one thing is certain: It will be an unforgettable holiday experience.
Imagine, you are a making trip on the largest sailing catamaran in the world on Gran Canaria. There are lots of space, a huge sundeck and a Jacuzzi on top of that. You don't only sail with this catamaran, of course. A diesel engine provides appropriate propulsion even on dull days. Relax on one of the countless sun beds on deck as the stunning west coast of Gran Canaria passes by. This is not a party boat, but there is plenty to eat and drink on board. Come on board and spend a great day on the Atlantic.
Hull and deck are made of wood. It first appears as if you were entering an old two-master. But you quickly realize that this is a modern sailboat that also has an engine on board. Cozy cushioned benches and sun loungers invite you to chill out. While the sailboat leaves the port of Puerto Rico in Gran Canaria, you relax in the sun. Do not forget the sunscreen! You will be absolutely fascinated by the rugged beauty of the west coast of Gran Canaria. The waves break on the meter high cliffs. You also get the opportunity to jump in the deep blue Atlantic and cool off. The crew is happy to take care of your physical well-being and provide you with a rich buffet. And you will experience a sunset that will not be forgotten quickly.
Cozy and in a small circle - spend half a day on a beautiful yacht. With a maximum of 11 other guests on board, the tour has an exclusive setting. The skipper steers the yacht from the coast of Gran Canaria towards the open Atlantic. First, you go in search of dolphins. You will be amazed when these sociable sea creatures frolic in the bow wave and seem to smile at you. After this exciting experience, come you can come to rest on the padded sundeck and enjoy the gentle breeze and sun on your skin. Meanwhile, the crew provides you with some snacks. In a magnificent and secluded bay, you drop anchor for a swim. On request, you can also get a snorkel gear and explore the colorful underwater world around Gran Canaria. The crystal-clear and refreshing waters of the ocean make the already successful trip perfect.
Immerse and encounter sea creatures without getting wet? With the submarine Gran Canaria, it is easy to explore the underwater world and remain completely dry. This exciting diving adventure starts from the beautiful harbor in Puerto de Mogán. The submarine offers each passenger a window seat so that you can observe the fascinating activity this unknown world undisturbed. If you look closely, you will recognize the stingrays that have hidden in the sand of the seabed in front of the submarine. The underwater boat takes you past wrecks of sunken ships. Sometimes, you will see divers waving to you from inside these wrecks. Swarms of fish give the area surrounding the submarine a shimmering silvery shimmer. And a moray eel retreats annoyingly back into its cave as the submarine approaches. The water is clear enough to see a few meters and, if you're lucky enough, you'll see a shark pulling its tracks at a safe distance.
Most boat trips start from Puerto Rico, if you will be staying there you won't need any transfer. But if your hotel is located in Puerto de Mogan, Arguineguin, Maspalomas, Playa del Ingles or san Agustin you can book the transfer service for a small extra fee. Pick up point and time will be stated on your booking confirmation. If you prefer to travel to the harbor in Puerto Rico on your own we will be happy to give you the necessary indications.
Once you have arrived at the harbor, you will pay the outstanding balance and quickly start your boat trip.
You will spend some enjoyable hours on the Atlantic Ocean, feeling the pleasant see breeze while enjoying your time to the fullest. The crew on board will be happy to assist you with any needs.
Depending on the chosen boat trip you will be able to take a dive into the clear blue, enjoy some water sport activities or just sit back and relax, take a zip of your drink and simply enjoy!
Experience the island from the sea perspective and discover its remarkable coast line.
There are no souvenirs offered by the operator.
The participants from the area around Playa del Inglés, Maspalomas and San Agustin Arguineguin, Amadores and Puerto de Mogan that have booked the transfer service will be returned to your hotel.


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Coil waste is a type of U.S. stamp made from damaged or unusable printing stock intended for use as coil stamps and is a term applied to several stamp issues of the late 1910s and early 20s.  Sometimes in the printing of coils on rotary presses, several stamps from the run were deemed unusable for coil production.  Instead of discarding these, the Bureau of Engraving and Printing processed them through the flat-plate perforating machine to finish them as fully perforated stamps.  These finished products are known as coil waste.  While seemingly identical to normal fully perforated issues (which were printed on flat plate presses), coil waste stamps are distinguishable by their size: their designs are slightly wider or longer than normal because rotary press printing slightly stretches an image.

The stamps removed from coil production in the late teens and early twenties were "discarded as unfit," according to a report from a director of the Bureau of Engraving and Printing "on account of narrow margins, too close perforations, and other reasons."  A notable example is a 1919 1¢ Washington stamp (Scott Catalogue #538).  This, according to Max Johl, had "received the regulation one way [vertical] coil perforation while forming part of the long rolls of stamps printed on the rotary press. The coil perforating machines…fitted for perforating rolls of stamps could not be used to perforate sheets, so these [stamps] had to be perforated the other way (horizontally) on the regulation eleven gauge flat plate perforating machines."  The rarest coil waste issue from the Washington-Franklin series is another 1¢ Washington stamp produced in 1921 (Scott #544).  Other Washington-Franklin examples include Scott #539-541.

In 1923, during the production of the U. S. Fourth Bureau definitive series, four coil waste issues were made from short ends left over after the long printed rotary rolls had been cut into proper coil lengths (such as 500 or 1000 stamps).  The excess production occurred in the coil versions of the 1¢ Franklin and 2¢ Washington stamps (Scott #597 and 599).  One batch of each issue had been perforated 10 vertically, and those stamps were then perforated 11 horizontally to produce Scott #578 and 579;  the remaining, smaller group of short ends had not been perforated, and these were finished with gauge 11 perforations on all sides (Scott #594 and 595). The rarest of the four is #594: a 1¢ Franklin stamp.

Several extremely rare stamps from this period sometimes misidentified as coil waste were produced from the waste printing of sheet stamps.  These include another 1¢ Franklin issue (Scott #596) and the perforated 11 rotary press Harding Memorial stamp (Scott #613).

See also
 First U.S. coil stamps of 1902
 Washington Franklin coil stamps of 1908-1912
 Other examples of coil stamps

References

Philatelic terminology

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Seven From From Week 7 -NFL
The BUFFALO BILLS overcame a 10-point deficit to defeat the New York Jets, 18-10, on Sunday while the PHILADELPHIA EAGLES overcame an 11-point deficit on Thursday Night Football to defeat the New York Giants, 22-21, in Week 7.
With two games remaining, there have been 21 games in which a team has overcome a deficit of at least 10 points to win this season, tied with the 2011 season (21) for the second-most such games through Week 7 in NFL history. Only the 1987 season (23) had more.
Cleveland quarterback BAKER MAYFIELD, Detroit quarterback MATTHEW STAFFORD and Philadelphia quarterback CARSON WENTZ each threw game-winning touchdown passes in the final minute of regulation in Week 7. It marks the fourth time since 1990 that there have been three game-winning touchdown passes in the final minute of regulation in the same week.
Stafford's game-winning 11-yard touchdown pass to tight end T.J. HOCKENSON came with no time remaining in the fourth quarter, the second time in his career in which he has accomplished the feat (November 22, 2009). Stafford joins TIM COUCH (December 8, 2002 and October 31, 1999) as the only quarterbacks with a game-winning touchdown pass with no time remaining in the fourth quarter in multiple games in the Super Bowl era.
Cincinnati rookie quarterback JOE BURROW passed for a career-high 406 yards with three touchdowns and one interception for a 112.5 rating and added a rushing touchdown against Cleveland on Sunday.
Burrow is the first rookie quarterback in NFL history with at least 400 passing yards, three passing touchdowns and a rushing touchdown in a single game.
Burrow has five 300-yard passing games this season, tied with DANIEL JONES (2019) and KYLER MURRAY (2019) for the second-most 300-yard passing games by a rookie quarterback in NFL history. Only ANDREW LUCK (six games in 2012) has more.
Los Angeles Chargers rookie quarterback JUSTIN HERBERT passed for a career-high 347 yards with three touchdowns and zero interceptions for a 111.3 rating and added a rushing touchdown in the Chargers' 39-29 win over Jacksonville.
Herbert has 1,542 passing yards in his first five career games and joins CAM NEWTON (1,610 passing yards) as the only quarterbacks with at least 1,500 passing yards in their first five career games in NFL history.
Herbert, who threw three touchdown passes in Week 4 and four touchdown passes in Week 5 before having a bye in Week 6, joins DESHAUN WATSON (four consecutive games in 2017) as the only rookie quarterbacks in NFL history with at least three touchdown passes in three consecutive games.
Green Bay quarterback AARON RODGERS passed for 283 yards with four touchdowns and zero interceptions for a 132.4 rating while wide receiver DAVANTE ADAMS had 13 receptions for a career-high 196 yards and two touchdowns in the Packers' 35-20 win at Houston.
Rodgers is the fourth quarterback in NFL history with 50 career games of at least three touchdown passes and zero interceptions, joining TOM BRADY (60), DREW BREES (54) and PEYTON MANNING (51).
Adams has four career games with at least 10 receptions, 100 receiving yards and two touchdowns, tied with KEENAN ALLEN (four), Pro Football Hall of Famer RAYMOND BERRY (four) and ANDRE JOHNSON (four) for the third-most such games in a player's first seven seasons in league annals. Only CHAD JOHNSON (five) and ANDRE RISON (five) have more.
Tampa Bay quarterback TOM BRADY passed for 369 yards with four touchdowns and no interceptions for a 127.0 rating and added a rushing touchdown while tight end ROB GRONKOWSKI had a touchdown reception in the Buccaneers' 45-20 win at Las Vegas.
Including the postseason, Brady and Gronkowski have connected for 92 touchdowns, tied with the Pro Football Hall of Fame combination of STEVE YOUNG and JERRY RICE (92) for the second-most touchdowns by a quarterback-receiver pairing in NFL history. Only PEYTON MANNING and Pro Football Hall of Famer MARVIN HARRISON (114 touchdowns) had more.
Brady now has 94 career games with at least 300 passing yards, surpassing PEYTON MANNING (93) for the second-most in NFL history. Only DREW BREES (122) has more.
New Orleans running back ALVIN KAMARA registered eight receptions and 148 scrimmage yards (83 rushing, 65 receiving) in the Saints' 27-24 win against Carolina.
Kamara has 2,528 career receiving yards and is the fourth running back in NFL history with at least 2,500 receiving yards in his first four seasons, joining ROGER CRAIG (2,742), CHRISTIAN MCCAFFREY (2,590) and Pro Football Hall of Famer LENNY MOORE (2,573).
Kamara has at least five receptions in 32 games, tied with ROGER CRAIG (32 games) for the second-most among running backs in their first four seasons in NFL history. Only CHRISTIAN MCCAFFREY (34 games) has more.
Appearing in his 50th career game, San Francisco tight end GEORGE KITTLE had five receptions for 55 yards in the 49ers' 33-6 win at New England.
Kittle has 251 career receptions and joined JORDAN REED (266 receptions) and Pro Football Hall of Famer KELLEN WINSLOW SR. (262) as the only tight ends in NFL history with at least 250 receptions in their first 50 career games.
Other notable performances
Making his 100th career start, Las Vegas quarterback DEREK CARR completed 24 of 36 attempts (66.7 percent) for 284 yards and two touchdowns with one interception for a 97.5 rating against Tampa Bay in Week 7.
Carr has 2,272 career completions and surpassed TONY ROMO (2,262) for the second-most completions by a player in his first 100 career starts in NFL history. Only MATTHEW STAFFORD (2,410) had more.
Cleveland running back KAREEM HUNT registered 102 scrimmage yards (76 rushing, 26 receiving) and a touchdown reception, his 15th career touchdown catch, in the Browns' 37-34 win at Cincinnati.
Hunt, who also has 20 rushing touchdowns, is the fifth running back with at least 20 rushing touchdowns and 15 receiving touchdowns in his first four seasons in NFL history, joining JOE CRIBBS, CHUCK FOREMAN, CHRISTIAN MCCAFFREY and Pro Football Hall of Famer LENNY MOORE.
Scott Harrigan
Seattle Seahawks Announce Karen Wilkins-Mickey as Vice President of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion


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class EdenSessionIndexTest extends PHPUnit_Framework_TestCase
{
    public function testClear()
    {
        $data   = array('name' => 'juan', 'surname' => 'dela cruz');
        $class  = @eden('session')->start()->set($data)->clear();
        $this->assertInstanceOf('Eden\\Session\\Index', $class);
        $this->assertEmpty($class->get());
    }

    public function testGet()
    {
        $data   = array('name' => 'juan', 'surname' => 'dela cruz');
        $class  = @eden('session')->start()->set($data);
        foreach ($data as $key => $value) {
            $this->assertEquals($value, $class->get($key));
        }
    }

    public function testGetId()
    {
        $class  = @eden('session')->start();
        $this->assertEquals(session_id(), $class->getId());
    }

    public function testRemove()
    {
        $data   = array('name' => 'juan', 'surname' => 'dela cruz');
        $class  = @eden('session')->start()->set($data)->remove('name');
        $this->assertInstanceOf('Eden\\Session\\Index', $class);
        $this->assertArrayNotHasKey('name', $class->get());
    }

    public function testSet()
    {
        $data   = array('name' => 'juan', 'surname' => 'dela cruz');
        $class  = @eden('session')->start()->set($data);
        $this->assertInstanceOf('Eden\\Session\\Index', $class);
        foreach ($data as $key => $value) {
            $this->assertEquals($value, $class->get($key));
        }
    }

    public function testStart()
    {
        $class  = @eden('session')->start();
        $this->assertInstanceOf('Eden\\Session\\Index', $class);
    }

    public function testArrayAccess()
    {
		$_SESSION = array();
        $class = @eden('session')->start();

        $class['me'] = array('name' => 'John', 'age' => 31);
        $class['you'] = array('name' => 'Jane', 'age' => 28);

        $this->assertEquals('Jane', $class['you']['name']);
    }

    public function testIterable()
    {
        $class    = @eden('session')->start();
        $class['me']    = array('name' => 'John', 'age' => 31);
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        $class['him']    = array('name' => 'Jack', 'age' => 35);

        foreach($class as $key => $value) {
            $this->assertEquals($class[$key]['name'], $value['name']);
        }
    }
}

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L'hippodrome de Beaumont se situe à Nort-sur-Erdre, dans le département de la Loire-Atlantique.

Histoire
Le , la Société des Courses de Nort-sur-Erdre est officiellement créée sous l'impulsion d'Adolphe Le Gualès de Mézaubran (propriétaire du château de Lucinière et de son haras), qui en devient le premier président ; des courses de chevaux étaient déjà organisées sur des terrains loués  depuis 1894. Des premiers terrains sont ainsi acquis à partir 1904 pour le champ de courses et ses dépendances, représentant ainsi un domaine de 24 hectares, dont 17 pour l'hippodrome.

Son fils Adolphe Le Gualès de Mézaubran, succédera à son père à la tête de la Société de courses.

Le centre d'entraînement est mis en place en 1922. Avec ses , il devient le plus important centre public de la fédération ouest des courses hippiques.

Pistes

Piste en herbe de , ligne droite , d'une largeur de
le plat : , ,  et
le trot :  et
le steeple :  et

Références

Voir aussi

Sources
Le patrimoine des communes de la Loire-Atlantique. Volume 2, Flohic, 1999

Articles connexes
 Liste des hippodromes

Liens externes

Équipement sportif achevé en 1875
Hippodrome en Pays de la Loire
Sport en Loire-Atlantique


The King Power Stadium won't be the site of fixtures today as kin, players, and supporters alike continue to pour in following the helicopter crash that has claimed the lives of five people including Leicester City chair Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha. Now, the insurer for the crash has been revealed.
According to The Insurance Insider, the Lockton-brokered aviation policy is led by insurance giant AIG. It said the crash will cost the market approximately $38 million.
The beloved Thai tycoon, who bought the English football club in 2010 for £39 million, was being transported by an AgustaWestland AW169 when the accident took place about 200 metres away from the stadium after the game against West Ham United.
"It is with the deepest regret and a collective broken heart that we confirm our chairman, Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha, was among those to have tragically lost their lives on Saturday evening when a helicopter carrying him and four other people crashed outside King Power Stadium. None of the five people on-board survived," said Leicester City in a statement.
Meanwhile the Air Accidents Investigation Branch (AAIB), which has recovered the digital flight data recorder, continues to work with the police on site.
"We expect to be here until the end of the week, at which point we will transport the wreckage to our specialist facilities in Farnborough for more detailed examination," noted the AAIB in an update. "In the meantime, we are still gathering evidence as part of our investigation.
Italian manufacturer Leonardo Helicopters, which has offered its condolences, said it is ready to support the AAIB with the probe to determine the cause of the accident – the first one involving an AW169 helicopter.
"A man of kindness, of generosity and a man whose life was defined by the love he devoted to his family and those he so successfully led," was how Leicester City described Srivaddhanaprabha, for whom a book of condolence opened at 8am today at King Power Stadium.


American fashion designer Jeremy Scott, the creative director of brand Moschino, has come up with a new line inspired by positivity, love and diversity. It has been brought out in collaboration with brand H& M, and will be available in India.
For the Moschino H&M lookbook, Scott gathered his family of friends to show the positivity, love and diversity at the heart of the collection, said a statement.
The line will be available in select stores worldwide and on the H&M website starting on November 8.
"Whenever I design, I think about my friends. The lookbook is like a party; celebrating the fun, the pop, the creativity and the energy of the people and the collection," says Scott in a statement.
"This is a loud and proud collection for everyone to share in the fun, no matter who you are or where you are from," says Ann-Sofie Johansson, H&M's creative advisor.
The lookbook was shot and styled by Scott's long-term collaborator's photographer Marcus Mam and stylist Carlyne Cerf de Dudzeele.


Austrian Airlines Flight OS7804 connects Washington, United States to London, United Kingdom, taking off from Washington Dulles International Airport IAD and landing at London Heathrow Airport LHR.
This Austrian Airlines flight can also be referenced as AUA7804, OS 7804, AUA 7804.
OS7804 Flight Delay Compensation up to 600€!


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package mal

import (
	"context"
	"encoding/json"
	"errors"
	"fmt"
	"io"
	"net/http"
	"net/http/httptest"
	"net/url"
	"reflect"
	"testing"
)

// setup sets up a test HTTP server along with a mal.Client that is
// configured to talk to that test server. Tests should register handlers on
// mux which provide mock responses for the API method being tested.
func setup() (client *Client, mux *http.ServeMux, teardown func()) {
	// mux is the HTTP request multiplexer that the test HTTP server will use
	// to mock API responses.
	mux = http.NewServeMux()

	// server is a test HTTP server used to provide mock API responses.
	server := httptest.NewServer(mux)

	// client is the MyAnimeList client being tested and is configured to use
	// test server.
	client = NewClient(nil)
	client.BaseURL, _ = url.Parse(server.URL + "/")

	return client, mux, server.Close
}

type urlValues map[string]string

func testURLValues(t *testing.T, r *http.Request, values urlValues) {
	t.Helper()
	want := url.Values{}
	for k, v := range values {
		want.Add(k, v)
	}
	actual := r.URL.Query()
	if !reflect.DeepEqual(want, actual) {
		t.Errorf("URL Values = %v, want %v", actual, want)
	}
}

func testBody(t *testing.T, r *http.Request, want string) {
	t.Helper()
	b, err := io.ReadAll(r.Body)
	if err != nil {
		t.Fatalf("Error reading request body: %v", err)
	}
	if got := string(b); got != want {
		t.Errorf("request body\nhave: %q\nwant: %q", got, want)
	}
}

func testMethod(t *testing.T, r *http.Request, want string) {
	if want != r.Method {
		t.Errorf("Request method = %v, want %v", r.Method, want)
	}
}

func testContentType(t *testing.T, r *http.Request, want string) {
	ct := r.Header.Get("Content-Type")
	if ct != want {
		t.Errorf("Content-Type = %q, want %q", ct, want)
	}
}

func testErrorResponse(t *testing.T, err error, want ErrorResponse) {
	t.Helper()
	errResp := &ErrorResponse{}
	if !errors.As(err, &errResp) {
		t.Fatalf("err is type %T, want type *ErrorResponse.", err)
	}
	if got, want := errResp.Message, want.Message; got != want {
		t.Errorf("ErrorResponse.Message = %q, want %q", got, want)
	}
	if got, want := errResp.Err, want.Err; got != want {
		t.Errorf("ErrorResponse.Err = %q, want %q", got, want)
	}
}

func testResponseOffset(t *testing.T, resp *Response, next, prev int, prefix string) {
	t.Helper()
	if resp == nil {
		t.Fatalf("%s resp is nil, want NextOffset=%d and PrevOffset=%d", prefix, next, prev)
	}
	if got, want := resp.NextOffset, next; got != want {
		t.Errorf("%s resp.NextOffset=%d, want %d", prefix, got, want)
	}
	if got, want := resp.PrevOffset, prev; got != want {
		t.Errorf("%s resp.PrevOffset=%d, want %d", prefix, got, want)
	}
}

func testResponseStatusCode(t *testing.T, resp *Response, code int, prefix string) {
	t.Helper()
	if resp == nil {
		t.Fatalf("%s resp is nil, want StatusCode=%d", prefix, code)
	}
	if got, want := resp.StatusCode, code; got != want {
		t.Errorf("%s resp.StatusCode=%d, want %d", prefix, got, want)
	}
}

func TestNewClient(t *testing.T) {
	c := NewClient(nil)

	// test default base URL
	if got, want := c.BaseURL.String(), defaultBaseURL; got != want {
		t.Errorf("NewClient.BaseURL = %v, want %v", got, want)
	}
}

func TestErrorResponse(t *testing.T) {
	errResp := &ErrorResponse{
		Response: &http.Response{
			Request: &http.Request{
				Method: http.MethodGet,
				URL: &url.URL{
					Scheme: "http",
					Host:   "foo.com",
				},
			},
			StatusCode: 500,
		},
		Message: "service gone",
		Err:     "boom",
	}
	if got, want := errResp.Error(), "GET http://foo.com: 500 service gone boom"; got != want {
		t.Errorf("ErrorResponse.Error() = %q, want %q", got, want)
	}
}

func TestNewRequest(t *testing.T) {
	c := NewClient(nil)

	inURL, outURL := "foo", defaultBaseURL+"foo"
	inBody, outBody := func(v *url.Values) { v.Set("name", "bar") }, "name=bar"

	req, err := c.NewRequest("GET", inURL, inBody)
	if err != nil {
		t.Fatalf("NewRequest(%q) returned error: %v", inURL, err)
	}

	// test that the endpoint URL was correctly added to the base URL
	if got, want := req.URL.String(), outURL; got != want {
		t.Errorf("NewRequest(%q) URL = %v, want %v", inURL, got, want)
	}

	// test that body was JSON encoded
	body, _ := io.ReadAll(req.Body)
	if got, want := string(body), outBody; got != want {
		t.Errorf("NewRequest("+`func(v *url.Values) { v.Set("name", "bar")`+") Body \nhave: %q\nwant: %q", got, want)
	}

	// test that Content-Type header is correctly set when body is set
	if got, want := req.Header.Get("Content-Type"), "application/x-www-form-urlencoded"; got != want {
		t.Errorf("NewRequest() Content-Type \nhave: %q\nwant: %q", got, want)
	}
}

func TestNewRequestInvalidMethod(t *testing.T) {
	c := NewClient(nil)
	_, err := c.NewRequest("invalid method", "/foo")
	if err == nil {
		t.Error("NewRequest with invalid method expected to return err")
	}
}

func TestNewRequestBadEndpoint(t *testing.T) {
	c := NewClient(nil)
	inURL := "%foo"
	_, err := c.NewRequest("GET", inURL)
	if err == nil {
		t.Errorf("NewRequest(%q) should return parse err", inURL)
	}
}

func TestDo(t *testing.T) {
	client, mux, teardown := setup()
	defer teardown()

	type foo struct {
		Bar string `json:"bar"`
	}

	mux.HandleFunc("/", func(w http.ResponseWriter, r *http.Request) {
		if want := "GET"; r.Method != want {
			t.Errorf("request method = %v, want %v", r.Method, want)
		}
		fmt.Fprint(w, `{"bar":"• foobar"}`)
	})

	req, _ := client.NewRequest("GET", "/")

	body := new(foo)
	ctx := context.Background()
	_, err := client.Do(ctx, req, body)
	if err != nil {
		t.Fatalf("Do() returned err = %v", err)
	}

	want := &foo{"• foobar"}
	if !reflect.DeepEqual(body, want) {
		t.Errorf("Do() response body = %v, want %v", body, want)
	}
}

func TestDoHTTPError(t *testing.T) {
	client, mux, teardown := setup()
	defer teardown()

	mux.HandleFunc("/", func(w http.ResponseWriter, r *http.Request) {
		http.Error(w, "Bad request", http.StatusBadRequest)
	})

	req, _ := client.NewRequest("GET", "/")

	ctx := context.Background()
	resp, err := client.Do(ctx, req, nil)
	if err == nil {
		t.Fatal("Expected HTTP 400 error, got no error.")
	}

	if resp.StatusCode != http.StatusBadRequest {
		t.Errorf("Expected HTTP 400 error, got %d status code.", resp.StatusCode)
	}
}

type errTransport struct{}

func (e errTransport) RoundTrip(*http.Request) (*http.Response, error) {
	return nil, fmt.Errorf("connection refused")
}

func TestDoRoundTripError(t *testing.T) {
	client, mux, teardown := setup()
	defer teardown()
	client.client = &http.Client{
		Transport: &errTransport{},
	}

	mux.HandleFunc("/", func(w http.ResponseWriter, r *http.Request) {
		w.WriteHeader(200)
	})

	req, _ := client.NewRequest("GET", "/")
	ctx := context.Background()
	_, err := client.Do(ctx, req, nil)
	if err == nil {
		t.Error("Expected connection refused error.")
	}
}

func TestDoNoContent(t *testing.T) {
	client, mux, teardown := setup()
	defer teardown()

	mux.HandleFunc("/", func(w http.ResponseWriter, r *http.Request) {
		w.WriteHeader(http.StatusNoContent)
	})

	var body json.RawMessage

	req, _ := client.NewRequest("GET", ".")
	ctx := context.Background()
	_, err := client.Do(ctx, req, &body)
	if err != nil {
		t.Fatalf("Do returned unexpected error: %v", err)
	}
}

func TestDoDecodeError(t *testing.T) {
	client, mux, teardown := setup()
	defer teardown()

	mux.HandleFunc("/", func(w http.ResponseWriter, r *http.Request) {
		w.WriteHeader(http.StatusOK)
		fmt.Fprint(w, "this is not JSON")
	})

	var body json.RawMessage

	req, _ := client.NewRequest("GET", ".")
	ctx := context.Background()
	_, err := client.Do(ctx, req, &body)
	if err == nil {
		t.Fatal("Expected JSON decode error.")
	}
}

func TestDoNilContext(t *testing.T) {
	client, _, teardown := setup()
	defer teardown()

	req, _ := client.NewRequest("GET", ".")
	var ctx context.Context = nil
	_, err := client.Do(ctx, req, nil)
	if err == nil {
		t.Errorf("Do should return error when we pass nil context.")
	}
}


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FALL 2020 REGISTRATION
Who is eligible to play?
We have age specific teams for players up to age 18 and as young as 4. The chart below details which age division your child will play.
AYSO is an open registration program. All children are welcome regardless of skill level, experience or city of residence.
What Division will your player be playing in?
Registration is based upon BIRTH year. This may split up some players but it will be a single year of adjustment and then all will be consistent.
When does the season begin and end?
Games begin on September 7th 2019.
Practice will begin two weeks prior to the fist games (which this year is August 26th). The regular season typically ends before Thanksgiving with playoff competition continuing through early December. Rain or other unforeseen field closures may result in changes to our schedule.
How and when are teams selected?
A core philosophy of AYSO is balanced teams. We strive to balance our teams to the best of our ability. All returning players are ranked by the previous year's coach, and for the 10U-14U divisions, teams are selected by distributing the various levels of skill among all teams. New players are randomly assigned to complete team rosters. We hope to have team rosters completed by mid August.
I want my player to play up (or down) - how do I go about requesting this change?
Region 87 has a very specific Play Up policy: Playing up is not encouraged and is only approved in limited and extraordinary circumstances. The program is designed to work with all players playing in their appropriate age divisions with the coaches trained specifically to meet the player's psycholigical and physical needs for their agre grouping. Play up requests are limited to situations where the development of the player is served by playing up and there is no other available option (such as the Extra Program) for the player.
Play up requests will not be granted to accommodate "play with friend" or "play with coach" requests. Interested parents should first communicate with the Division Coordinator for the division their player is assigned for support in considering their request (or the Regional Coach Administrator if there is no Division Coordinator for their player's division). Final approval must be made by Regional Commissioner in writing.
Minimum Requirement:
Is the justification for the play up request to aid in "Player Development"
Does the player "demonstrate" the ability to play effectively at the higher level without endangering him/herself or others - or expose themselves to physical risk due to player size differences.
Is a parent of the player going to be a coach/assistant coach for the team? The parent must agree to be fully certified PRIOR to start of season and attend EVERY practice, scrimmage, and game.
If the answer to all 3 of these questions is yes, than a "play up" request may be submitted for consideration and approval
Play Up requests will not be granted for 5U or 6U players. (e.g. play up to 6U or 8U) and for any 'first year' players.
8U-14U Play Up Requests must meet the following criteria:
Player's parent MUST Coach the team. (Parent must complete the necessary coaching requirements prior to July 31st. – e.g. Volunteer Application Form, Safe Haven, Concussion Awareness training and age appropriate AYSO Coach Certification/Training), AND...
Player misses the cutoff date for the next age division by no more than 3 months.
16U-19U Play Up Requests must meet the following criteria:
Player's parent must Coach the team or the player's Upper Division Coach must approve Play Up request. (Parent and Coach must sign request form), AND...
Player misses the cutoff date for the next age division by no more than 3 months or 14U player will be enrolled in High School during the Fall Season.
Play Down Policy:
Play Down requests will NOT be considered at any age level unless there is a clear physical demonstrative reason why it would be unsafe for the player to play within their own age division. (these are very rare and require observation and sign off by the Regional Commissioner, the Extra Director, and the Regional Coach Administrator) *this is consistent with AYSO National Guidelines.
We apologize but our Region does not honor the following reasons for playing up or down:
Player wants to play with friends in his/her class or grade level.
Player wants to play with players in his/her neighborhood.
Player is too big or too tall to play at his/her current level (Please see above for exceptions)
What can I do to help deliver soccer here in Region 87?
AYSO is an all volunteer organization. We rely on parent volunteers for coaching, refereeing and administrative functions. Our games rely on quality people such as you to step up and take an active role. Our coaches, referees and board members are a mix of parents, single parents, youth coaches and youth referees and even adults without kids in the program. We need your skills because each and every parent in the program directly influences the season's success and the kid's soccer experience. Please consider taking the initiative to sign up and coach or referee this season!
If coaching or refereeing does not work with your schedule, administrative help is also greatly appreciated.
We will be talking with each parent at registration about roles you can play to make your child's soccer season a great experience.
Players withdrawing prior to 'Team Formation' qualify for a full refund of all Regional Fees. (National Fees are non-refundable due to the new system and how the fees are charged) There will be no refunds for players withdrawing after Team Formation Date - as rosters will be submitted and uniforms will have been ordered for your player. (Team Formation Date Estimated to be by August 4th, 2019). All refund requests must be submitted through a Refund Request that is provide to the Regional Commissioner via email at rc@ayso87.org. (Refunds will be issued in the same manner as the original payment was made or by check, and will be issued by 9/30/19 for Fall Play or 60 days after the start of any secondary season play)
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What Does It Mean to Partner with MassChallenge Boston?
Published on: August 9, 2018
As a non-profit, MassChallenge accelerates startups across industries with one simple mission: to help entrepreneurs win.
We do this by providing startups, whose potential for impact ranges from societal issues to industry enhancement, with the resources they need to steer their companies in the direction of success – all at zero cost and for zero equity.
One key pillar of support can be found in our corporate partners.
By working closely with top corporates from Pepsi to Microsoft, entrepreneurs can refine their value proposition, explore co-development opportunities, gain expert feedback, and even consider potential acquisitions. But the value isn't exclusive to startups. In addition to the satisfaction that comes with supporting innovation, corporates can drive real value from these engagements.
In this article, we'll discuss the vast reasons for corporates to team up with MassChallenge and the benefits they will receive in exchange.
Corporates that partner with MassChallenge have the ultimate experience directly working with the world's very best startups. Not only does this offer mentorship opportunities within the incubator space, but partners also get immediate access to the latest innovations.
With MassChallenge acting as a vetting system, partners can focus on the startups that peak their interest and are developing solutions to their own unique challenges. In addition, this early-stage engagement also enables partners to discover the latest technologies within a particular industry, strengthen their offerings, and ultimately learn from scrappy entrepreneurs.
Opportunity to Partner with Startups
86% of the startups that MassChallenge supports go on to continue their ventures after our accelerator program ends. This is largely because MassChallenge uses proven criteria to select the most-promising startups for our cohorts each year.
The ventures most likely to succeed are persistent, address a need within the market, have products and services that are in high-demand, are in tune with and ahead of their competitors, and grow when given the resources to expand.
At MassChallenge, we are proud of that 86% because research shows that most startups fail within the first couple of years. Our commitment to building stronger, impact-driven startups doesn't just make our startups happy – it makes those who partner with MassChallenge stronger. With this, partners can connect with more developed companies and ensure engagements are built to last.
"MassChallenge has amazing reach into the global innovation ecosystem and with their focus on community and healthcare we felt like they would be a great partner for us as we strive to meet our ultimate goals to be the #1 Health and Well Being Food company." – Josh Anthony, Vice President of Global Research and Regulatory Affairs at Campbell Soup Company
So, What Does It Mean to Partner With a Startup Accelerator?
It depends who you ask because engagements can vary from co-developments to advisory roles and even investment opportunities. Partners have the opportunity to connect with hundreds of startups in spaces they might not have considered otherwise.
This is helpful for two reasons:
First, it enables corporates to diversify their existing offerings. As any financial advisor would suggest, when it comes to buying and selling stocks within an investment portfolio, risk is diversifiable in an unsystematic market. The same can be said with corporate offerings. Engaging with startups across industries can uncover new market or customer acquisition opportunities.
The second reason is discovery. In fact, 60% of corporates want to work with early-stage startups, according to our recent report. All organizations face challenges – both internal and external – and startups are working on new solutions every day. By partnering with MassChallenge, corporates can identify startups that could help drive revenue and those that could improve staff productivity, marketing analytics, and more.
If you're not sure where to start, that's okay. The MassChallenge team is here to facilitate interactions and support outcomes!
Reputation as a Game Changer
Corporates have historically been considered clunky, slow moving, and out of touch. To curb this, they've begun working with startups across stages of growth in fundamentally new ways. By engaging with agile startups, corporates can not only adopt their behaviors, but also cement their reputation as a fresh, forward-thinking organization.
The MassChallenge Network
Lastly, every partner gains access to MassChallenge's vast network. We're talking: every startup (alumni and current cohort), every partner, and every expert throughout our innovation community.
MassChallenge has the scale, scope, and track record to help partners reach a global market. With locations in Boston, Israel, Mexico, Switzerland, Texas, Rhode Island, and the UK, MassChallenge will grant all partners access to startups across the globe.
If becoming a world leader in innovation is a priority, MassChallenge's network opens up the necessary resources to reach a global market.
Interested in getting involved? Contact partnerships@masschallenge.org to learn more.


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Can Jimmy Fallon Be Himself on 'The Tonight Show'?
BIG SHOES
Jimmy Fallon can do sketches, he can interview celebrities, he can ad-lib snappy banter with his sidekick and eclectic house band—but can he be ingratiating simply by being himself?
Tom Shales
Updated Jul. 12, 2017 12:44PM ET / Published Feb. 17, 2014 8:56AM ET
James White/NBC
Johnny Carson once compared the delivery of his nightly monologue to the plight of a man threatening suicide from a skyscraper window ledge "while down on the ground, the crowd is yelling 'Jump! Jump!'"
Jack Paar lamented one night long ago that after years of struggle in show business, he'd ended up as "a night-light to the bathroom" for millions of viewers.
And Jay Leno, who just noisily concluded his 22-year gig as host of The Tonight Show, told Ellen DeGeneres that the bad part of the job was "you have to go home and write jokes every single night," which he won't have to do any more.
For much of the six-decade history of The Tonight Show, the host's opening monologue has been an icon within an icon, an institution within an institution. The Tonight Show, despite a few temporary name changes over the years and a succession of emcees, remains one of the great mainstays, and conspicuous money-makers, of American television. And when Jimmy Fallon ascends to the lauded position of host tonight on NBC, his opening monologue will be one large gauge by which the sleepy-time audience judges him.
Not only because it brings in millions in profits (during Carson's heyday, Tonight was said to be responsible for 30 percent of the network's total revenue), The Tonight Show is one of the few surviving pillars on which the wobbly network's fate and fortunes rest.
"The Tonight Show stands at the center of the comedy universe," says Rick Ludwin, for 30 years the executive in charge of late-night programming at NBC (and now a network consultant). "It's obviously one of the crown jewels that Comcast paid all that money for," when the avaricious cable giant bought NBC-Universal in 2011, Ludwin says. Comcast, acquisitive octopus that it is, has a new, $45 billion bid for Time Warner Cable currently on the table.
As much of the ostensibly civilized world knows, the charmingly ingenuous Fallon is the sixth performer to be named host of NBC's definitively venerable show, and within the semi-cloistered world of commercial broadcasting, his rise to the top has the impact and even spiritual aura of a papal succession. Insiders and outliers and nearly everyone else is abuzz: Can Fallon handle the job? Is he the right man at the right time? Will he uphold the honorable tradition of the nightly monologue as one of America's most-quoted political, social and cultural barometers?
Fallon, who spent six hilarious years as a cast member of Saturday Night Live, once confessed that writing jokes about newsmakers for the topical "Weekend Update" segment with co-anchor Tina Fey sometimes marked the first time he'd heard of them. Some viewers may get their news from watching "Update" (or other topical TV shows); Fallon got some of his news from writing it. But he's become considerably hipper in the intervening years, during which he delivered a sharp and smart nightly monologue as host of Late Night, the show that follows Tonight.
Late Night, once hosted by the great David Letterman—still the smartest and quickest-witted of all late-night hosts—will be hosted by another former "Update" anchor, Seth Meyers, as of Feb. 24.
Whether or not Fallon's credentials as a topical satirist are dauntingly auspicious, there's a lot more to the job of Tonight show host than that, and Fallon comes anything but under-equipped. In fact he is probably the most versatile performer ever to helm the show.
Anyone who saw Fallon do the warm-up for Saturday Night Live, entertaining and energizing the studio audience with his singing, dancing, impressions, guitar-playing, jokes—just about everything but mending china—or who saw the now-legendary audition tape with which Fallon impressed SNL creator-producer Lorne Michaels, is likely to regard Fallon's abilities with near-awe.
So he can do sketches, he can interview celebrities (he's made progress at curbing his sometimes excessive enthusiasm for fellow performers), he can ad-lib snappy banter with his sidekick-announcer (Steve Higgins) or the show's brilliantly eclectic house band (The Roots, the only late-night band with a tuba)—but can he pass the ultimate if elementary test for hosting a late-night talk show: can he be ingratiating simply by being himself, and can he be simply himself while hosting a late-night network talk show?
Based on his Late Night track record, the answer would seem to be a ridiculously obvious yes. Although sometimes alarmingly hyper, Fallon has accomplished the neat trick of keeping his inner boyishness alive. He's too skilled and assured in the spotlight to be considered an innocent, but, like Carson, he seems not to have lost touch with the star-struck kid from a middle-class American home who watched and listened and absorbed a zillion images while growing up.
On more than one level, the Tonight show would seem to be in very good, very safe hands. Fallon could conceivably have a shorter shakedown period than either Leno (whose first months were disastrous) or Carson (who lacked authority in his earliest years as host). In addition, the Tonight show now comes under the vastly expanding aegis of Lorne Michaels, the creator and longtime executive producer of "SNL." Michaels' late-night domain now includes all three cornerstone shows—Tonight, Late Night and SNL, the highest-rated and most profitable of the group.
But what about the negatives? Fallon and Michaels are returning The Tonight Show to New York, even to the same studio, 6-B in 30 Rock, where Paar once presided over it, in spite of the fact that the show's move from New York to Los Angeles in 1972 (two years before Fallon's birth) was prompted by the supposed scarcity of suitable available guests in the Big Apple. Apparently this celebrity shortage is over and there are now enough guests to be divided among Tonight, Late Show with David Letterman on CBS and NBC's Late Night, also emanating from 30 Rock.
Even if there are enough celebrity guests, however, there's some question whether there'll be a sufficient tourist supply to provide studio audiences for all three shows five nights a week. Perhaps hotels will offer package deals through which visitors can visit all the talk-shows on three successive nights. Maybe even—a bidding war for audience members? It's not impossible. Absurd, but not impossible, like so much that's going on in the world.
"They're all making money," Ludwin says of the late-night network shows, and he sees no reason why that won't continue. But how can they all make money when there are more and more programming sources competing for dollars even as the great Audience Pie is divided into smaller and smaller slices? One answer is that the networks have been working fastidiously to trim the production costs of the shows. Both Leno and Letterman took large pay cuts within the past few years, and Ludwin says simple economies like cutting back on limousines and fancy catered dinners at the office have helped keep the late-night shows prosperous.
And Advertising Age pointed out recently that for the Fallon Tonight show to succeed, it doesn't have to deliver audiences nearly as large as those who watched in Carson's day or even during the Leno era. The playing field and the late-night economy have changed.
Items that might seem drains on the budget may in fact be boons. The musical acts that arrive with grim regularity at the ends of the talk shows and whack out a number or two are not costing the producers of those shows a fortune in fees. Anything but. For years—decades, Ludwin says—the musical acts have been more than paying their own way. Their appearances are engineered and underwritten by record labels and public relations firms. Exposure on late-night TV can mean a dandy boost in sales for the dozens of groups that pour into the system every year, so they're thrilled to be there.
Late-night television is written about more than prime-time television is, and the reasons seem fairly obvious. Unlike much of prime-time, which is filmed weeks or months in advance, the late-night talk shows remain responsive to the events of the day; they traffic in the zeitgeist, and these days the zeitgeist can change radically in a few months. It's been said the definition of a "generation" is now three years. The national mania for newness can be best reflected in programming that is produced daily and has no more claim on longevity or permanence than microwave oatmeal. It's one long mad dash, and late-night TV is in the thick of it.
Some people have picked on Fallon because he is young (not quite 40) and can seem naïve. But these are exploitable qualities, not liabilities. He does have problems to work on, including a tendency to let giant personalities commandeer his show. He should have stood up to Bill Cosby, for instance, the night Cosby decided to position himself on Fallon's shiny wood floor and tastelessly chose to insult the Roots band as "pitiful."
Fallon let as frivolous a lightweight as the increasingly androgynous Bruce Jenner intimidate him into defensiveness (over Jenner jokes that Fallon had been telling) and perhaps defers too readily to frequent guest Justin Timberlake, although the pair do "click" and have been responsible for some of the show's liveliest segments.
Then there was the one-wonderful-night when Fallon had Howie Mandel in the guest chair, Mandel having been deposited there by NBC to plug the network's grating prime-time amateur hour, America's Got Talent. Mandel is one of the celebrity "judges" on the show. As one of his first questions, Fallon asked Mandel in all earnestness if Mandel had any talent. Good question, Jimmy!
Mandel looked flustered; he obviously considers himself a talented comic. What Fallon meant was whether Mandel had any of the talents celebrated on the show—singing, dancing, balancing dogs on one's nose, whatever. But the little blooper that resulted made Fallon seem more ingratiating than ever. In fact, some of us would like to think that Fallon meant it as a sly dig and knew exactly what he was asking. And that little boy is growing up.
Go get 'em, Jimmy. The world after 11:35 p.m. is yours.


HARD HITTING DETROIT LIONS FORUM - View topic - Danial Norris major league hitter.
Danial Norris major league hitter.
In his first at bat in his professional career, SP, Danial Norris smacked a 2 run HR!!!!!!
We have a pitcher that can hit!!!!!!
Re: Danial Norris major league hitter.
P.S. That is his first at bat at any level of professional baseball.
1st American League pitcher to ever hit a HR at Wrigley.
It's too bad he strained his oblique in the 5th. He settled down nicely after the 2 dingers. Fortunatoely, they came against schwarber and Bryant, two of the best rookies we've seen since trout and Harper.


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Teens die from drug use in Texas, 23-year-old charged for deaths
On behalf of Law Offices of Frank Jackson | May 23, 2014 | Drug Charges |
If you've had to face the scrutiny that comes with accusations of drug use or distribution, you may understand what this man is going through. He is facing drug charges in Texas for the deaths of teens who took controlled substances. The man has been sentenced to six years in prison for the teens' deaths, despite the fact that they took the drugs of their own free will.
According to the report from May 16, the 23-year-old man pleaded guilty to two counts of delivery of a controlled substance under a gram in February 2014. Those drugs were allegedly given to two teens from Southlake, who were seniors at the local Carroll High School. The teens, 18-year-old and 17-year-old males, were allegedly given drugs by the 23-year-old while they were together. The teens had taken a number of drugs including heroin, codeine, Xanax and diphenhydramine (which is better known as Benadryl, an allergy medication).
The 23-year-old reportedly failed to call 911 when the teens were found to be unresponsive. The 23-year-old man's father eventually called 911 after he found the two teens upstairs in his home in a bedroom. He allegedly performed CPR on one of the two teens, according to the affidavit.
Police reported finding glass pipes, bongs, marijuana, Xanax, orange pills and white powder in the home. The Tarrant County medical examiner reported that the teens' deaths were, in fact, accidental, but that hasn't stopped the courts from handing down a punishment to the 23-year-old man. He will serve three years in prison for each count consecutively, meaning that he will end up imprisoned for up to six years. The police did not report if he would appeal the case, if he could have his sentence reduced or be paroled in the future.
Source: The Star-Telegram, "Grapevine man sentenced on drug charges in teen deaths" Mitch Mitchell, May. 16, 2014


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Unearthed Dave Grohl and Krist Novoselic demo features early version of Nirvana's 'Scentless Apprentice'
Charlotte Krol Jan 18, 2019 10:45 am GMT
American rock group Nirvana, backstage in Frankfurt, Germany, 12th November 1991. Left to right: drummer Dave Grohl, singer and guitarist Kurt Cobain (1967 - 1994) and bassist Krist Novoselic Credit: Paul Bergen/Redferns/Getty Images
"The jam was very low kew...fun was had by all"
A demo featuring an early version of Nirvana's 'Scentless Apprentice' has been unearthed.
American drummer Rey Washam, known for stints in bands such as Scratch Acid and Butthole Surfers offshoot Daddy Longhead, has shared a 1992 recording of part of a two-hour jam with Dave Grohl and Krist Novoselic, who were in Nirvana at the time.
The recording includes an early version of 'Scentless Apprentice' from Nirvana's 1993 album 'In Utero'.
Read more: Nirvana, Sonic Youth and the cult grunge film that shook up the music industry
Washam writes in a description that accompanies the demo: "I had never met Dave or Kurt and Krist even though I had heard Kurt was a fan of a band I used to be in, Scratch Acid. The jam was very low key, but I had to play Dave's drums the way he had them set up for himself. Krist showed up and fun was had by all.
"This is only a portion of a two hour jam session. Later that night we went to go see Gun's and Roses at the Kingdome.? Dave got me into the show and a little trouble started. Maybe a few too many egos in the place. I think the tape speaks for itself. Dave made the right decision to have Taylor play drums in Foo Fighters and not me. He never asked me to play with him again after that night. I still think he's a good guy."
Listen to the demo below – 'Scentless Apprentice' appears at 24:35.
In other news, Nirvana have reportedly issued a lawsuit against designer Marc Jacobs for allegedly stealing their iconic smiley face design. The squiggly yellow smiley face illustration was trademarked by the band in 1992.
According to TMZ, Nirvana filed a lawsuit in November last year, arguing that the fashion brand rips off the smiley face design in the "Redux Grunge" collection.