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Join BASIC 10Liner Contest with ugBASIC
Rules to join
No external data
No machine program allowed
No self-modifying or hidden initialization
Executable deploy format
Listability
Proof of category
An interesting competition is held at the beginning of each year: the BASIC 10Liner Contest. Run by Gunnar Kanold since 2011, you can submit game or programs written for any BASIC for 8-bit home computer for which an emulator is available. Some of the entries in previous years were astounding, and give an example of the abilities of classic computers like the the Commodore 64 or Atari 800.
Obviously, it is possible to use ugBASIC to participate in the next "BASIC10Liner" competition, in the following categories:
Allowed?
PUR-80 A game in 10 lines of max 80 characters (w/abbrev.)
PUR-120 A game in 10 lines of max 120 characters (w/abbrev.) ✓
EXTREME-256 A game in 10 lines of max 256 characters (w/abbrev.) ✓
You cannot join the PUR-80 category since ugBASIC is not a native BASIC like the PUR-80 category require. In order to reduce space you can use one or two letters abbreviations for each instruction.
In order to produce an executable that meets the rules, you have to use the -1 option on command line version. As an alternative, if you are using UGBASIC-IDE, the option can be enabled by using the "10-Liner" Contest option on the Build menu.
On official website you will find the exact list of rules that the source will have to respect. There are some general ones, which apply regardless of the category, and that must be satisfied. This small section will help to write a program that respect them all.
1. Loading of data or program parts from mass storage is not allowed
It is not possible to load images, text files or other data from external files. This is a very convenient feature of ugBASIC, because it allows you to decline a resource for various platforms. Unfortunately, the regulation does not allow this type of feature. To better ensure that this rule is met, the -1 option disables the load instructions (LOAD and the like) and the UGBASIC-IDE option does the same.
There are alternatives.
It is possible to substitute an "inline" definition for an external file, with the definition of a buffer that contains the equivalent binary data. In this case, however, it is necessary to reconstruct the native data. There is currently no function that converts a generic buffer (and it would take up too much space anyway). Obviously, any static graphic resources can be replaced by drawings in real time.
pipe = IMAGE LOAD("pipe.png")
PUT IMAGE pipe AT 0, 0
Can be replaced with
DRAW 0, 0 TO 0, 8
2. The 10 lines must not contain any machine programs
This rule is implicitly respected. In fact, at the moment it is not possible to include or execute assembly code or machine code, so no attention has to be taken.
3. All code must be visible in the listing: self-modifying code or hidden initializations are not allowed
This rule is implicitly respected. In fact, at the moment it is not possible to self modify the ugBASIC code, or to initialize by using nothing different of an explicit constant.
4. Allowed are POKEs in storage locations
Although ugBASIC theoretically allows you to use POKE commands, you really shouldn't need them.
8. The program must be submitted on a disk or tape image
At the moment ugBASIC generates different types of output, depending on the target considered. In particular:
atari Atari 400/800 xex Executable file
atarixl Atari XL xex Executable file
c64 Commodore 64 prg Executable file
d32 Dragon 32 bin ROM image ✓
mo5 Thomson MO5 k7 TAPE image ✓
msx1 MSX 1 rom ROM image ✓
pc128op Olivetti Prodest PC128 k7 TAPE image ✓
plus4 Commodore PLUS/4 prg Executable file
vic20 Commodore VIC-20 prg Executable file
zx ZX Spectrum 48K tap TAPE image ✓
For all types that are checked, the format is already compatible with the competition. For the others it is necessary to insert the executable inside a disk / cassette image. This is a simple operation, and can be done with one of the available open source tools. In one of the next versions it will be possible to generate the image ready to be delivered directly from the command line (see here for more informations).
9. The program must be listable
Using the -1 option, a small runtime module will be inserted into the program, which will allow you to run the program (RUN command) or display it (LIST command).
10. Together with the program a text file with the program description and instructions should be handed in, incl. short description of the start via emulator, additionally a screenshot in jpg or png format or an animated screenshot in gif format should be enclosed, also, you should include proof of this, which shows that the program does not have more characters than allowed in the category
In ugBASIC, the character count must be done in the same way as with other BASICs. The only care is the control sequences (eg: color change, screen cancellation, directional cursors, …). In general, control sequences are always two characters long, except for clearing the screen ({CLEAR}) and issuing a single specific character ({048} for 0). In these cases, the occupation is limited to a single character.
In addition to manual character counting, which is a practice that will still have to be done at least once, under Microsoft Windows you can use the convenient functionality of UGBASIC-IDE. This functionality allows you to verify, in real time, that the source code of the program complies with any category, since it counts the exact characters for each line (ten lines maximum), control sequences in strings too.
As an "proof of concept", I ported to ugBASIC the game created to participate in the 2020 edition of "BASIC10Liner" competition, and that won the FRATZENGEBALLER'S SPECIAL AWARD. The game (source here) was originally wrote in COMMODORE BASIC V2. Since the target machine (Commodore 64) is the same, it was sufficient to make some minor changes (mainly, the replace of letter case on abbreviations, some readdressing using POKE, and some other minimum changes, sources are here).
It could participate in the EXTREME-256 category, as well as the original one. The runtime loads directly on the emulator and it is possible to view the source code of the program (LIST command) before running it (RUN command).
This is a very limited porting for demonstration purposes only.
The executable version can be downloaded here.


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A doctoral degree in social work may not be substituted for the master's degree in social work. Verification of the degree can be made by going to http://www.cswe.org/Accreditation to verify that the social work degree meets the accreditation standards for a Master of Social Work. Licensure: Persons hired or reassigned to social worker positions in the GS-0185 series in VHA must be licensed or certified by a state to independently practice social work at the master's degree level. Current state requirements may be found by going to http://vaww.va.gov/OHRM/T38Hybrid/. English Language Proficiency: Candidates must be proficient in spoken and written English to be appointed as authorized by 38 U.S.C. § 7403(f). Grade Determinations: Experience and Education: One year of experience equivalent to the GS-11 grade level. Experience must demonstrate possession of advanced practice skills and judgment, demonstrating progressively more professional competency. 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Provides coverage for other SARRTP mental health therapists as needed. Provides coverage for SARRTP Program Manager as needed. Admissions Coordinator will maintain data related to admissions & discharges to comply with VA & medical center policy & procedures, the Joint Commission, & the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF). Participates in workgroup and/or committee assignments, as deemed appropriate by the SARRTP Program Manager. Communicates effectively, both orally & in writing, with people from varied backgrounds. Consistently communicates & treats customers (veterans, their representatives, visitors, & all VA staff) in a courteous, tactful, & respectful manner. Provides the customer with consistent information according to established policies & procedures & handles conflict & problems in dealing with the consumer constructively & appropriately. Performs other related administrative duties as assigned. Direct Patient Care: Provides a full range of advance practice social work services, including individual, family, & group psychotherapies, discharge planning, case management & other services as appropriate. Independently conducts psychosocial assessments & formulates individualized treatment plans. Skillfully identifies & responds to unsafe situations, facilitates crisis intervention assistance, mediates conflict resolution, and/or makes necessary referrals to ensure a safe outcome. Meets individually with each veteran assigned to their caseload to provide psychotherapy services, evaluate treatment plan progress, & implement changes as needed. Documents appropriately in the electronic health record. Delivers Evidence Based Therapies (EBT) for SUDs & PTSD, i.e., Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy for SUD, & Prolonged Exposure & Cognitive Processing Therapy for PTSD as indicated. Coordinates treatment & communicates with care lines to facilitate continuity of care for veterans. Provides clinical supervision to students, interns, & less experienced staff in a way that promotes professional development & excellent service delivery. Evaluates their practice on an on-going basis through participation in professional peer review, case conferences, research studies, or other organized means. Is active in & accepts responsibility for the development & maintenance of professional standards of care. Work Schedule: Tour of duty to be discussed with supervisor. May be required to work evenings or weekends in support of program/agency needs. Compressed/Flexible: Available Telework: Not available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 54640-O Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not authorized Financial Disclosure Report: Not required"]
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Voice Over Self Direction App Introduced
December 10, 2013 by Gary MacFaddden 8 Comments
Close on the heels of Pat Fraley's webinar on the importance of self-direction for the voiceover artist (see The Art of Self Direction comes an app for the iPad, iPhone, and iPod Touch: Voice Over Self Direction. The app was designed by long-time voiceover casting director and VO coach Mary Lynn Wissner of Voices Voicecasting.
For more than 25 years, Mary Lynn has cast thousands of voices in thousands of TV, radio, animation, games, narrations, and audio books. As well as casting voices, Mary Lynn has coached and directed hundreds and hundreds of voice talent into lucrative careers in the voiceover world. Mary Lynn works with ad agencies, production companies, writers, and directors every day…she knows what BOOKS the job.
Mary Lynn has whittled self-direction down to The Five Most Popular Directions that get asked for, over and over, in voiceover casting. "These five directions become the foundation for all voiceover, and are the core of every voiceover audition and session," she says.
In addition to the button detailing the five most popular directions, The Voice Over Self Direction app includes buttons for Sample Scripts, Audio Samples, Add-On Emotions, and FAQ.
Downloading and installing the app on my iPad was a snap, and it took only a few minutes t o work through the directions for use. The audio samples were helpful for showing how to use the app's suggested triggers and add-on emotions, along with slating.
I even got a chance moments after downloading the app to try it during an audition. The results: I still can't sound like a credible Morgan Freeman (yep, that was the direction provided with the copy), but the use of the app was quick and easy. And who knows, maybe my interpretation using Mary Lynn's triggers and add-on emotion I chose will make the client sit up and take notice.
The Voice Over Self Direction app requires iOS 4.3 or later. It's compatible with the iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch, and has been optimized for the iPhone 5. At $4.99, it's a bargain!
About Gary MacFadden
Gary MacFadden is a voiceover professional specializing in audiobooks, eLearning, and narration. He became the editor of the print and online versions of the VoiceOver Insider in 2011, putting his journalism and business management experience to good use. For 25 years he was the spokesperson and Executive Director for the Adventure Cycling Association, America's largest recreational cycling organization with more than 40,000 members. When he's not in the vocal booth, Gary enjoys piloting his classic Cessna Skylark around the northwestern states.
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Arran Haynes says
Hi — any chance that this will be coming to Android anytime soon? Thanks!
Editor's note: Mary Lynn Wissner has informed us that her VO Self Direction app is not currently available for the Android, but that it's coming soon. We'll run an update article when the revised app arrives. — Gary MacFadden
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Savanna Brooks of Salisbury, age 11, won a national kindness speech contest and shares it with Delmarva Now readers.
Last month, I entered the first-ever National Kindness Speech Contest. I decided to enter since I knew I wanted to spread kindness, and because I wanted to do something to make a positive impact on my community.
I later received an email saying I had been selected out of 90 entries to be in the Top 10. About two weeks and lots of votes later, we finally got the official email: I had won $2,500 for a kindness project.
I plan to donate the money to four different organizations, as well as doing something to continue creating kindness. I will have monthly challenges, where community members will have the chance to donate more money than I did to an organization.
The "kindness star of the month" will be given an opportunity to donate $50 to an organization of their choice.
Hi, my name is Savanna and I am 11 years old. I may be young, but I believe that if people come together, amazing things can happen. All we need is some peace, and equality, more fairness in our world, don't you agree?
Never underestimate or criticize the abilities of you or anyone else. Bullying is wrong, and can make real life impact on people that they will never forget.
When you show someone an act of kindness they will pass it on. Although they might forget what you did, they will never forget how it made them feel. Your act of kindness will continue to change peoples lives every single day. It will never end.
You may not realize it, but we naturally do acts of kindness every day — without even knowing. Putting your dishes away, doing nice things without being asked, or feeding your pet are all small acts of kindness.
If you have ever witnessed or done a kind act for someone, you know it feels great. Has the person in front of you in the drive-through line ever paid for you or your parents' food? How did that make you feel? That person has never met you, they only did it because they wanted to be kind.
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Dream On: John Reed on shoegaze
Posted on January 28, 2016 by Douglas Baptie in Features // 0 Comments
Cherry Red's new 5CD collection, Still In A Dream: A Story Of Shoegaze 1988-1995, serves both as a fine introduction to the genre but also as a record of how quickly a new sound can begin to eat itself. The first two acts on the set – The Jesus and Mary Chain and Cocteau Twins – cleverly serve as a template for much that would follow, so for every 'Drive Blind' it was also a recipe that any two-bit chancer with a Rickenbacker and flanger could have a stab at.
With a sometimes hostile press at its back, the form quickly faded yet its reach proved wide both in terms of legacy and geography. Some original bands have taken the renewed interest in their work as an opportunity to reconvene; elsewhere, a new generation of musicians – especially in the US and Eastern Europe – look to the template created during those years as a springboard for their own creations.
We caught up with John Reed – the man behind the tracklisting – for a quick chat about the album, and the genre itself.
I think when most people think of shoegaze a few headline bands spring to mind, but the tracklisting for 'Still In A Dream…' shows just how many acts loosely fall under the banner, and just how broad a church it was. What do you think the appeal was for musicians at the time?
Well, 'shoegaze' was music which looked inwards, in a sense. For shy, self-conscious indie types, this was a logical expression: they could express themselves musically, inspired by the likes of MBV, 4AD and the Mary Chain, without the fear of overtly connecting with an audience (and then maybe getting rejected). Also, it seemed cool. American bands like Sonic Youth had this bittersweet mix of the brutal and the melodic. A beautiful noise, to borrow from the film title. Shoegaze gave kids with guitars endless excuses to indulge themselves with every FX pedal imaginable!
Were there any acts who you feel could've been bigger? Sweet Jesus certainly get regular spins in our house.
If Spacemen 3 hadn't split, they could have been huge, with that mix of Jason and Pete/Sonic. Loop likewise: they totally rocked, way ahead of their time. A lot of bands made a handful of cracking singles but couldn't project out (which is what Brit Pop did to an astonishing degree), which is what most bands need to reach a wider audience. Or be really original: Seefeel mixed shoegaze with dance music. A.R. Kane were truly ground-breaking but perhaps lacked the songs to be huge.
Kevin Shields and My Bloody Valentine obviously loom large over the genre, even though he seemed to hit the musical version of writer's block after 'Loveless'. Do you think it was his perfectionism that held him back, or was it a case of him creating a beast that he didn't know what to do with?
One problem with soundscape-type music is that you can disappear up your own orifice if you're not careful. This is abstract stuff and it's on record that Kevin Shields spent way too long on Loveless. I wonder if bands should have a contractual requirement to deliver or they lose a limb or something! A motivating factor.
Isn't Anything is a work of genius and it didn't take ages: people can do stuff if they want to or need to. Perhaps he didn't actually want to make another record, in case it wasn't up to much?
The 'here today, gone tomorrow' nature of popular music at the time meant critics (and audiences) quickly tired of the form, although it had a much longer life overseas, especially in the US. Which acts do you think picked up the baton best?
Medicine were quite radical in their interpretation and being on Creation meant they were still in the thick of it in terms of UK audiences. We included Mercury Rev and Flaming Lips not because they were strictly shoegaze (clearly, they were not) but their skewed, off-kilter psychedelia shared much in common with shoegaze. However, they both evolved and morphed into something else (not necessarily better).
I was really delighted at the wealth of amazing tracks by non-UK bands from 1993-1995. Not saying everything they did was great but stuff like 'The Last Unicorn' by Swirl is a classic. Plus stuff on labels such as Slumberland: The Lilys obviously went on to have a hit with 'Nanny In Manhattan'. And the Brian Jonestown Massacre, of course…
If you were to choose a 'definitive' shoegaze track – something that captured the genre's essence – what would it be?
It would be by My Bloody Valentine, who aren't on the box set! Probably something like 'Soon' or more likely 'When You Wake (You're Still In A Dream)', which of course inspired our box set title.
Still In A Dream: A Story Of Shoegaze is released on 29th January via Cherry Red.
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Comp at Cancon was worth a total of 80 points out of 300 (160 battle, 80 comp, 40 sports and 20 painting). This translated to a maximum of 10 points for each of the 8 games. Comp scores were combined each round with battle points in order to determine rankings and opponents – a kind of hybrid comp-battle system, however not what would be considered a true comp-battle system. It meant after round 1, a player with 20 battle points and 1 comp (ie a rock hard list) could find himself facing a list with only 11 battle points, but 10 comp (ie a joke of a list that somehow scratched a marginal win). This is an extreme example, but it serves to illustrate the point.
The system above was used to prevent the situation where a player gets moderate results over the duration of the tournament, then gets a massive boost from his comp score at the end, leaping all the tournament leaders and taking out 1st place (this occurred in Orktoberfest a couple of years ago, where an Ogre army played for draws each round and banked on its huge comp score to get it over the line). This scenario is extremely unfair, as the player can cruise through the middle field, avoiding all the "contenders" before coming from nowhere to take the prize. It leaves players with no idea where they stand until the end.
The system used at Cancon avoids the situation I have just described. By including the comp score each round, it is possible to see who the overall leader is (ignoring the less decisive elements of sports and painting), and a player going into the last round in the lead should be confident that he is either facing his main rival, or has already faced him in an earlier round. Put simply, everyone knows where they stand. It's impossible to get a "bunny run" through the tournament and bank on comp to win the day – you might get a significant boost each round by using a soft army, however it's just going to propel you up the leader board toward other players who are doing well. You will still have to fight your way to the top.
So, did it work? How do you assess such a thing? I suppose the ultimate goal of comp is to provide a level playing field for all players, regardless of the lists they have constructed. It's an impossible goal, but there can be degrees of success.
The list received 8 comp, which to be honest is perhaps 1 point higher than it deserved, in my opinion. It benefited from rounding up once the scores from the 3 comp judges were combined, and it probably also enjoyed a bit of shock value when they were assessing it – no Abomination, no real shooting, no Screaming Bell. Queek can be dangerous, but is only protected by a 3+ armour save – so he's hit and miss. Regardless of all this, the list is not as tough as a normal Skaven list. And Ben had to play the players who came 2nd and 3rd at the very least, due to his heading for the top tables very early on – and staying there. Even if he was arguably getting 1 more comp point than he should have, you can't argue that he fought well for the title.
The list is competitive, however it's by no means as hard an Ogre army as you will see (and we saw plenty at Cancon). There is only 1 Ironblaster and nowhere near as much worthless chaff as some players employ with the list. The Slaughtermaster has chosen a moderate Lore of Magic and is not employing a Greedy Fist (which GW inexplicably turned into a nightmare with their FAQs). There are no Poison/Sniper Maneaters. The army does contain the Mournfangs with the Dragonhide Banner (considered by many to be a mandatory selection), however the list is nowhere near what would generally be considered optimal. Garry played the other players in the top 3, so obviously he didn't get an easy run either. Well played, sir.
Rounding out the top 3, we have Dino Zanon. As usual, he had a pretty tough Daemon list.
Dino's list received a 4 for comp. I would have said this was at least a point too much – the list is not the hardest Daemon army I have ever seen, but it's still a very tough proposition for most opponents. I feel that the list benefited from a pattern I found at the lower end of the scoring spectrum. The judges did not lean as hard as I would have expected on the toughest lists – possibly they were leaving space for even tougher armies in their calculations. Only 3 lists scored 2/10 for comp, and nobody scored a 1 (possibly a symptom of one of the judges electing to score the lists out of 5 rather than 10, which made it impossible for him to hand out 1s if he chose to, and then rounding taking its toll). As with the others, Dino did not enjoy an easy run of opponents – had he played poorly he would not have ended up on the podium.
One of the great difficulties regarding panel comp is finding the right people to score the lists. When comp scores are worth a lot, getting them wrong can torpedo a player's tournament before it begins. Finding a group of players with sufficiently broad knowledge across all armies and the ability to assess the relative strengths of the specific builds is more difficult than some people might think – especially when a lot of players are already playing in the event. If you can't find the right people for a comp panel, then it's possible that you can't use the approach at all.
If you're going to use soft comp scores, they have to be worth something. There have been plenty of tournaments in the past where a soft score was allocated, however it was not worth enough to significantly affect the outcome of the tournament. The hard lists could bully their way through and still be pretty confident of coming out in front. I believe that making comp scores worth half as much as battle was enough to persuade some players that taking the hardest list possible might be counter-productive.
The system used for Cancon was not a true "comp-battle" approach. A fully implemented comp-battle system compares the comp scores of direct opponents each round, and applies the difference as a bonus to the weaker army, and a penalty to the stronger one. This means that two equally balanced armies (be they hard, soft or in-between) will get no bonuses, whereas on another table a soft list getting pounded on by something horrible will get a big score by way of compensation. This approach effectively serves as a "strength of schedule" consideration, rather than an outright mark for the list.
I can see the argument for using a true comp-battle approach in that it compensates players for uneven matches. It could be that it is the fairest method of doing things. However, it does less to discourage players from taking very tough armies. A tough army that repeatedly tussles with other tough lists will suffer no penalty as a result, and a player may choose to bank on that. The Cancon approach actively encourages players to aim for more comp marks, because it's a guaranteed boost to your score each round. If you take a hard list, you are knowingly handicapping yourself in this regard. Instead you are relying upon performing strongly each round, and beating down any softer lists as their greater comp scores boost them into contention. I was happy with how the Cancon method worked out, however I am not completely decided in regard to what the "best practice" is as a whole. It may depend on how you want your event to pan out.
Regardless of which approach taken, I firmly believe that having the comp applied as part of the draw was the right decision. It goes hand-in-hand with the scores needing to be worth enough that they make a difference, but there is nothing to be gained by players' scores being applied in a lump at the end and having the leader board turned upside-down.
In the end, I was happy with how the comp system at Cancon worked out. Some players were unhappy with their comp scores, and this is almost always going to be the case. So long as you have a comp panel that you feel you can support however, this can be accepted as a difference of (potentially biased) opinion. In truth I heard very few complaints, and I don't recall anyone raging at the end results. The event went well, and I would happily use this scoring system in the future. Whether players would change their lists next time round is something only they could answer.
I continue in my belief that soft comp can in fact enhance the overall tournament experience for a lot of players. It encourages diversity in list design, and it also shifts the emphasis away from the "hardest legal list" that hard caps can result in. This is dependent upon it being done right, of course. Done wrong, soft comp can turn people against the system and drive players away from an event. Perhaps that alone is an argument for hard caps, however at this point I believe that the gaming community has the resources to make it work.
I should mention that the threat of list resubmissions was used at Cancon, however it was only used for a single list - one that had a massive amount of shooting, no magic and no real combat. The panel asked for the list to be altered - not because it was over-powered, but because it was likely to lead to some games that would be less than fun for both parties.


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Bobby Lennox, My story: thirty Miles From Paradise by Bobby Lennox with Graham McColl; Headline Books; 278 pages hardback; £18.99
Footballer biographies; if only I had a tenner for each one I've had to review for NTV I'd buy myself a pulping plant and do the world a favour by rounding up 90% of them and disposing of them in an environmentally-friendly way.
It would have been too much to bear had one of my all-time Celtic heroes been involved in a book unworthy of his stature. Imagine my relief when I discovered to my delight that this is the best of the recent crop of Lions' books.
There's certainly plenty for him to write about. The only player to have played for the Hoops throughout Jock Stein's reign as Celtic manager, you begin to wonder if it's not so much a trophy cabinet he needs to show off all his gongs as an extension to his house. Apart from 11 league championships he also won eight Scottish Cups, and four League Cups. He scored 273 goals in 571 appearances for Celtic and is one of a very select band of Scots who have played in two European Cup finals. While all that was going on he scored against the World Champions in a Scotland victory at Wembley.
As if that wasn't enough, when you read through the pages of his book it strikes you how many times Lennox was on the scoresheet in matches when it really counted, the cup finals and the European matches. Not until Henrik Larsson came along have we been fortunate enough to witness such a prolific goalscorer in the Hoops in recent history.
Apart from his goalscoring exploits, something he shares with Jimmy McGrory is the scandalous lack of caps he managed for the national team during his illustrious career. Between 1966 and 1970, when he was his peak, he was awarded the princely sum of ten. "It got to the stage where I wasn't even looking when the Scotland team was named," he says.
One of Billy McNeill's accolades for Lennox was that, "Bobby knows what wearing a Celtic jersey means." It's another of his endearing qualities which is evident from the earliest chapters. When he was 14 he eventually persuaded his parents to let him travel to Celtic Park from Saltcoats to watch a League Cup tie. It was 1957… and he even remembers the opposition (Airdrie, for the record). It's only real fans that can remember that kind of detail.
Even his father, who comes across as a lovely character as well, was too anxious to attend the 1965 Cup Final to watch his son playing for his beloved Celtic. The thought of his old man in tears when he heard the final score still affects Lennox to this day.
His recollections of the club during his early days as a pro are funny, principally because Celtic had a Pythonesque quality about the way the team was run at managerial and boardroom levels in those days. The directors don't escape lightly later on the book either.
Lennox won the European Bronze Boot, for being the third highest goalscorer, in 1967-68. Rather than let on, the directors kept this a secret from him. Jimmy Farrell (who he? Ed) went to the gala dinner organised by France Football in Paris instead of the player and collected the award on Bobby's behalf. He didn't even know at the time he had won it. The next night it was presented to him while he was having a pre-match dinner.
There's no bitterness in the book, however. The stories are told with a sense of self-deprecation, good humour and humility typical of the man. He spent his entire career at Celtic (two careers really, with a brief sojourn at the Houston Hurricanes – the Celtic supporters' club in Houston is named after him and together with his wife he is invited out every year for the Christmas party – in between) with barely a hint of being in the papers for anything other than the right reasons.
In fact, there is a definite hint that at times it was the easier option for Big Jock to drop Lennox rather than somebody else who might have made more of a fuss a fuss about it.
There are plenty of anecdotes about Jock Stein in the book, and it was clearly a complex relationship, even though Bobby has the highest praise for the Big Man. "On his first Saturday back at the Park after his car crash I scored a hat-trick against Dundee [in a 4-0 victory] and it was good to see him smiling again at full-time".
Neither is Lennox grudging about the lack of money players in his era earned compared to their counterparts today, most of whom would stand little comparison to a legend like Bobby Lennox. On one occasion recounted in the book the Lions were having a reunion in London They walked into a restaurant then all walked out after seeing the prices on the menu. Lennox sees things instead in terms of higher values: "I have had a great career – played with great teams and worked with great managers. I also have a very happy home life. Would I like more money? Who wouldn't? But I wouldn't swap my experiences and memories for anything."
Most of them are recounted in the book and skilfully rendered by Graham McColl.
A great present for somebody you think highly of. Just make sure you read it yourself first.
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On January 19th a dozen newly minted members of the "OhNo60″ project took a few hours to snap photos during a preliminary test of the engineering study. The strings used in these tests were accurately measured based on zoning documents and topological (ground elevation) information. They are cut to lengths that represent the tallest building allowed by the zoning being proposed. The township will vote on this proposal today — Tuesday February 17, 2015– the meeting is at 7:30pm at Townhall.
The test results? Well, wind is a big issue. In many of these photos the balloons are blown lower by winds (which were around 10-15 mph according to forecasts). In some photos the wind had died down–in those, the balloon strings are of course perfectly vertical.
So this is a first look. We will be out again on a windless day, and will present additional balloon arrangements that closely mirror possible building structures. If you would like to see these arrangements from specific vantage points, please contact us in the next day or so.
There will also be updates to this site that explain the significance of each balloon arrangement, and also the details of how the study was designed.
Our goal is for everyone in Maplewood to be able evaluate this proposal based on terms they understand. If something besides these types of photos will help, please let us know!
Any questions, comments, concerns, ideas or urges please contact us via the links on our home page.
This site chronicles the five year public process leading to the construction of Clarus Maplewood. We recently re-arranged it to provide easier access chronologically or by topic area. Check out the changes here.
Very clever study. Appreciate the civil tone as well. I would only add that building height alone cannot measure the appropriateness of a building. There are churches in town taller than 60′. It all depends on the design. In many ways the street level facade will have a bigger impact than the height.
Thanks for the insight Tim! We agree there are buildings as tall and perhaps even taller in town. One thing to stress is this would be right in the village where this would tower over all the other buildings there.
To get one step closer to seeing the building outline, we will be doing a Balloon Exhibit on a windless day. This will include 4-8 balloons precisely placed at proposed building perimeter. SIgn up on the web site to be notified of the date and time. Thanks!
It is kinda ridiculous how many people are going to the just closed Post Office with packages in hand. Somehow the message just didn't get out. SO how did the town and the USPS let people know?
Olive, looks like they got the word out the same way they got he word out about the redevelopment… They didn't really. Unless you have been actively involved here, or caught a post online I don't think they have really tried to go out of their way to let anyone know. If they bring attention to the new location, they need to also bring attention to the proposed redevelopment. At this time they don't seem to want to do that. I may be wrong and if anyone else from the team can correct me if I am wrong!
Signs were posted in town and multiple emails sent out about the post office move. The redevelopment process is posted on the township website with email alerts as well. Dont say they arent trying to inform people.