A judge in North Carolina declined to rule in favor of a Republican congressional candidate seeking to be seated in the U.S. House of Representatives. On Tuesday afternoon, Wake County Superior Court Judge Paul Ridgeway rejected a lawsuit filed by Reverend Mark Harris demanding that he be seated because the district currently lacks representation in the lower chamber.
The presumptive congressman-elect for North Carolina’s hotly contested 9th Congressional District filed suit amidst an ongoing investigation into whether illegal tactics–admittedly used by several Harris campaign employees–had unfairly benefited the Harris campaign. The North Carolina State Board of Elections (NCSBE) opposed Harris’ bid to force a winner in the contest.
An attorney for the board said that while the investigation was still preliminary, a lot of the evidence so far suggested that Harris’ win was somehow tainted by his campaign’s unlawful tactics. The attorney also dismissed Harris’ attorney’s argument that the evidence suggested the opposite–because no one but the board members themselves have actually seen the evidence in totality.
“I’m the board’s counsel and I don’t know that,” the attorney said.
The controversy stems from admitted and unlawful collection of absentee ballots by election workers hired onto the Harris campaign by Harris campaign consultant McCrae Dowless. Under North Carolina law, it’s unlawful for political campaign workers to collect absentee ballots from voters. Only voters themselves and designated relatives are supposed to collect such ballots.
Dogging the Harris campaign’s admitted illegality are several affidavits from voters in multiple counties suggesting that Harris campaign staff not only collected their ballots but later filled those ballots in for Harris, altered their ballots or destroyed the ballots entirely if they were found to contain votes for Harris’ Democratic Party opponent Dan McCready.
Election night totals appeared to give Harris a 905-vote victory over McCready. The McCready campaign believes the unlawful collection of absentee ballots by the Harris campaign marred the showdown and the Democrat has called for a do-over election. The NCSBE was unable to complete their inquiry and still believes there’s work to be done in order to reach a conclusion.
“It’s an open question who won this election,” an attorney for the election board noted during Tuesday’s hearing.
Judge Ridgeway agreed with Tarheel State election authorities. He said there’s simply not evidence for the court to use such “extraordinary power” by seating him and that such an outcome would be “highly unusual.” Ridgeway also counseled Harris that he would best be served by raising the issue in a couple weeks when a new state election board is seated at the end of January.
Unrelated to the vote-rigging allegations, the previous incarnation of the NCSBE was dissolved last year via court order. Judges in North Carolina previously ruled that the GOP-dominated state legislature made unconstitutional changes to the NCSBE’s structure and the board no longer existed as of December 28, 2018. Attempts to have an interim board continue working on the 9th district case were then foreclosed against by North Carolina Republicans who declined to submit proposed board members.
The absentee ballot harvesting/altering scandal had been under the previous board’s purview but the investigation stalled out after the board’s December dissolution. A newly appointed NCSBE is all-but certain to take up the 9th district inquiry once its members are seated; observers in the Tarheel State expect the newly-constituted NCSBE to call for an evidentiary hearing in order to settle the 9th district vote-rigging controversy once and for all.
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Voters relieved Trump is also worried when he looks at the Biden campaign.
Twitter users had a field day after Donald Trump posted tweeted an image of himself as Rocky Balboa on Wednesday. It came following recent comments he made about a health exam.
Evangelical voters in the US are increasingly willing to separate morals in a president from morals in a country
President Donald Trump spent the better part of the last several years insisting that the so-called "deep state" had engaged in a long-running, coordinated effort to keep him from winning and then undermining him once he was in office -- all under the guise of an investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 election.
This week, the Senate confirmed eight of Trump's nominees. As it now stands, Trump has 51 more judicial nominees pending before the Senate.
'It would be amazing': I'm A Celebrity's Kate Garraway, 52, bizarrely revealed she'd like to swap bodies with Donald Trump during Friday's episode of the ITV show.
Don't miss what happened in Washington on Thursday morning: House Speaker Nancy Pelosi virtually guaranteed that President Donald Trump will be only the third president in American history to be impeached by the House.
Donald Trump slammed Justin Trudeau as 'two-faced' on Wednesday after the Canadian prime minister was caught on camera at Buckingham Palace mocking the president.
The “Late Night” host roasted the president over his latest bonkers claim.
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The cast list was released last fall for the upcoming Netflix adaptation of the young adult fantasy series Shadow and Bone. The casting revealed Jessie Mei Li as Alina Starkov, and Ben Barnes as her manipulative antagonist and love interest General Kirigan, also known as the Darkling. Alina is meant to be around seventeen, while Ben Barnes is 38.
I received the distinct pleasure of attending a special Los Angeles screening of Insurgent, the second film in the adaptation of Veronica Roth’s Divergent series. The screening, held at the Pacific Theater at The Grove in Hollywood, was filled with screaming teens, social media influencers and radio station DJs hell bent on riling up the crowd more than they already were. I attended the screening with my daughter, a fan of the films and Ansel Elgort, and it seemed my twelve-year old is pretty much the demographic of the film’s target audience. Insurgent (PG-13), which opens nationwide Friday, March 20th, is a dystopic adventure film, featuring some of today’s hottest actors, including protagonist Tris Prior (Shailene Woodley), flashbacks of her mother (Ashley Judd), twin brother, Caleb (Ansel Elgort), love interest Four (Theo James) and various other familiar faces from the first installment film, including Maggie Q, Kate Winslet, Miles Teller, Jai Courtney, and Mekhi Phifer. As with any trilogy, it is necessary to have seen the first film in order to understand the themes and focus of this one. Without knowledge of the first film, the conflict between factions and family makes absolutely no sense, and the entire story loses power.
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A novel by George Orwell chronicling life under the watchful eye of Big Brother. A chilling look at a far off future when the book was penned in 1949, it is now a text that reveals a frightening future, 30 years past. The story, about a totalitarian society that feigns peace through terror and war and the man who questions it all, changed the way people look at politics and government while revolutionizing the science fiction genre.
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DCOCD is the DC Comics Events podcast where we discuss and score every single DC event in order starting with 1985's Crisis on Infinite Earths up to... we're not sure yet.
This time Paul is joined by Chris Karnes and CollectedEditions.blogspot.com to discuss and score the epic revelations that await the DC Universe in Kingdom Come from 1996 with the creative team of Alex Ross, Mark Waid, Alex Ross, Todd Klein, Alex Ross and Dan Raspler.
After the final horn has sounded, head over to Comicosity.com to check out the DCOCD event ladder to see where this one sits on the list.
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Episode 49: Honeymoon? What Honeymoon?
Episode 48: A World Without Quirk Is A World Without Rebellion
Episode 47: Betrayal AND an Invasion? Talk About a Bad Day!
Episode 46: Though Marked By Doom, Love Is On Our Side
Episode 45: Getting Mega-Scientifically Sound and Wishing For Chocolate with Martin Gray!
Episode 44: Welcome To Doom-Thousand-Sixteen
Episode 43: It's A Beast-mas Miracle!
Episode 42: Actually, 10 Pages Seems Just the Right Amount Of Action
Episode 41: Wedding Of The Year (If That Year Was 1966)
Episode 40: No WAY - Hot Hands Saves The Day?!?
Episode 39: Waiting For Supergirl With Dr. Anj!
Episode 38: They Can't All Be Winners
Episode 37: A Life In The Day When It Rains Plastic Men
Episode 36: Group Virtual Hug with Doug Zawisza!
Episode 35: Well And Truly Lost In Space
Episode 34: Introducing Gar Or Craig or Beast Boy Or Whatever
Episode 33: Kansas City Hijinks
Episode 32: Out There Doing The Lord's Work With Jeff Parker!
Episode 31: Life Is A Perpetual Cabaret, Old Chum
Episode 30: The Life And Times of John Dubrovny
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An elderly man has been killed after being struck by a police van in Pudsey Park. Police had been called to the park to reports of a disturbance. Officers left the van to deal with the incident and after they got out, it rolled forward and collided with an elderly man who was walking in the park.
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Sunday October 31st, Hafnarborg‘s autumn exhibition, Community of Sentient Beings, will come to an end with a soft closing from 2-4 p.m. It will start with a performance by Hubert Gromny at 2 p.m. and continue with a performance by Dans Afríka Iceland at 3 p.m., concluded by closing speeches.
This year‘s autumn exhibition is curated by Hubert Gromny and Wiola Ujazdowska who seek to create a space for multiple voices to come together while reflecting on different ways of voicing, hearing, and sensing. In this way, the exhibition offers a space for various kinds of engagement, with an emphasis on the project’s processual and performative nature, by activating the space and exploring different ways of inhabiting it, transforming the museum into a space of connectivity.
2 p.m. – Performance by Hubert Gromny: The Soil
The performance is informed by the methodology of storytelling and image-making based on the notion of summoning, listening to images, and listening to the land. The Soil is the outcome of research for which the artist engaged with listening to the land of his hometown Połaniec in South-East Poland. An analogue camera became an apparatus of listening to the place, retrieving un-archival stories and relating with the ancestry, the soil, as well as reflecting on the notion of property.
3 p.m. – Performance by Dans Afríka Iceland
The performance will involve drumming and dancing to the rhythms of the Baga people to honour the traditions and ancestors, keeping the heritage alive for generations to come. The performers feel it is important to spread the joy that comes from hearing and seeing the African art of music and dance and would like the audience to let go of the boundaries imposed by society by joining in the performance and experiencing the healing of the sound of the drum and the movement of dance.
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The stages have been set for Bragg Jam in Macon, GA on Saturday, July 26. Among the 55 artist scheduled to perform is a graduate of the University of Georgia who has roots, through a variety of friends, in Macon. Wesley Cook says he’s known all his life that music was going to be his end-all, as his first performances were guitar solos at the age 5 in front of his stuffed animals.
Wesley was the featured performer for the Bragg Jam Moonlight Miles 5k and is set to headline on the Bragg Swim School stage at this year’s Bragg Jam. Riding on the wave of his recently release 3rd album ‘Heavy’, he took a few minutes to share a conversation with us to talk about how he found inspiration through a personal tragedy to write some of the songs on his latest release, as well as a variety of things that make his experience as an artist special.
CH) Walk us through your songwriting process. Do you have a recorder or writing pad on ya and when an idea pops into your head you write it down? What about the melody/tune? Does it all come to you at once?
WC) “I typically have melodies come first and then I write lyrics to that, but lately I’ve been getting lyrics first and then apply appropriate music to them later. It really depends. I use my phone to record voice notes that I email to myself for melody lines if I’m not near my guitar and I have a couple of notebooks that I use to write down lyrics. If not, I type them out and email them to myself later on as well. Sometimes they do just fall together at once but that’s a pretty rare thing. Just gotta keep an open mind and gotta jump on it while it’s there!”
CH) I know your brother played a tremendous role in the creation of your latest album, can you share a bit of how he inspired you?. And who were/are your other influences?
WC) Yes, this album is dedicated to my brother who took his own life in 2012. Not all of the songs were written from that experience but a couple of them absolutely were. Overall, it’s about forgiving him and allowing myself to live through it without guilt and accepting that there is still beauty in life. Holding on to that through the darkness is important, otherwise it’s too bleak and you might not ever make it out. That’s why this album speaks to me in that in encompasses the lighthearted message of not taking life too seriously while taking my own medicine by expressing the silver lining through the deepest pain I’ve known. Conceptually, those have been influences but I’ve always stood on the shoulders of many of my bigger musical influences. My top 3 are Paul Simon, Dave Matthews and Leonard Cohen. You can find their fingerprints in the marrow of most songs I’ve written. I tell my own stories and my own way of going about it, but they have had undeniable influence on me. I always give them credit.”
CH) Cassettes and CDs were the method of music delivery for you and I when we were growing up. Now music lovers carry an entire catalog around in their cell phone or iPod. What are your thoughts about the influence of digital technology in the music industry. Do you find it to be a better way for artist to reach/target a potential audience or is it a hindrance?
WC) “This is a common quandary for people in our industry. I think it’s a good thing in that it’s leveled the playing field for all artists to create quality content and have a high volume of exchange of information; however, it’s also created a whole lot of static where the consumer is overwhelmed and burdened by choice. Many people who have been in the industry for a long time are burned out by the amount of work it takes to get anything “out” and how little return on the investment you can count on by comparison to the past. Granted, it’s very tough to make a living in this business but you’re only held back by living in your complacent reflections of the “good old days”, a bad attitude because you’re expecting too much and you get burned out quickly, and an unwillingness to accept how much control you actually have because of the frighteningly daunting amount of work it takes to make ends meet at all in this day in age. I started my career when labels still had money to invest in artists but that was already on the way out and it’s even more drastically different now. Every generation has a challenge and ups and downs and it’s only by sticking it out, staying humble in what you think you know, and paying attention to the people who come to shows and support you and by generously loving them back that there’s any hope of success. I issued myself a strong case of industry amnesia when the shift became solidified in my head that said “Hey man, this is totally up to you. Nobody is going to help you. They can’t afford to and why should they? You have to make your own noise and be smart and work like a dog until you’re lucky enough to have good people show up. Are you willing to do that?” The answer was, of course, “YES!”. If you’re not getting where you want to be in your career, write better songs and/or work harder. It’s really all up to you in a lot of ways. If you write songs that people connect with and/or work tirelessly and positively to get your message out, I can’t see somebody not eventually being successful. I’m not the most talented guy in the world but I’m always open to improving myself or what I’m doing and, at the very least, I work very hard and stay positive.”
CH) This year marks your first experience as a performer on the Bragg Jam lineup. You were a highlight for the start of the Moonlight Mile 5K run, what was that experience like for you? And do you enjoy performing before large crowds? What makes it special for you?
WC) “It was a lot of fun and I’m very excited to be a part of Bragg Jam this year! I have dear dear friends who live in Macon and I have a lot of fond memories there. Moonlight Miles was a lot of fun especially since the crowd was full of good natured folks getting ready to run a race in quirky attire. I like playing for any size crowd that appreciates what I’m doing. Big crowds are a lot of fun in that I can really step up the showmanship aspect of the show. That’s only possible because my backing band is fantastic. They’re a great group of guys, killer musicians and they make it very easy to feel the music and help me be better as the front man. In smaller crowds, I get to do the same thing but in a more personal way. I like both as I’m both kinds of performers and I get to showcase different parts of my music and personality with each. Either way, I just love playing music and I think/hope it shows.”
CH) Name an artist or artists you would like to do a duet with and a song you would like to cover that was originally done by another artist.
WC) “These are the artists and songs that I would cover with the artists and I already cover them anyway. If I got to do this with any of these artists, I could walk off the stage and die and that would be fine. I lived a good life. Here’s the list:
Dave Matthews: “Satellite”, “Proudest Monkey”
Paul Simon: “Under African Skies”, “Slip Slidin’ Away”, “Call Me Al”
Leonard Cohen: “The Traitor”, “Hallelujah””
CH) When did you decide this was going to be your career? Was it in high school shop class? In the back of a van with friends in Athens, GA?What is the ultimate goal for you? (To continue writing and performing? Write and produce others? Movie scores/soundtracks? Where do you see your career taking you?)
WC) “I’ve known my whole life that music was my end-all. I did guitar solos in front of my stuffed animals when I was 5. A big moment for me was playing in and winning my first talent show which was in high school and I was hugely dedicated to learning how to play and organizing bands; but my biggest moment was right after I graduated from UGA. You see, the whole time I was in college I actually had nothing to do with music. Not because of anything intentional, I was raised in different countries my whole life where I don’t blend in at all and going to the University of Georgia was my first time in the United States. When I got in the college environment, my task was to adapt to my new culture: choose from this list of majors and you should do that for a living some day. I just plain forgot about it. I went to school for linguistics and graduated with visions of military/government life as I was in really good shape (wrestled and did mixed martial arts), spoke several languages and was a college graduate. I had just graduated and worked security for Lakewood Amphitheater security for the Dave Matthews Band concert. I had never forgotten about my love for music or the arts so when I worked it and was 10 feet from Dave (my hero) with a sold out crowd in front of him, it all came rushing back. THAT SAME NIGHT I went back to Athens to do my first open mic and I’ve been doing it ever since. I realized that the tough guy lessons I learned in college weren’t to go be a soldier but those experiences were designed to teach me courage, guts, teamwork and perseverance. These are vital tools in any life you choose but it comes in very handy with a tough business like music.
I’m already living the life that I want but I want to build my company to be as successful as possible. I’m happy and grateful for everything and everyone in my life but I am not complacent. My life’s ambition is to win a Grammy some day. I’m a full time Artist now in terms of performing/songwriting and I’m working on film scoring and just got my first credit for producing an Artist’s new album.
It’s all music to me and any time I’m invited to work in music in some capacity, it’s an opportunity to learn new things, tighten up what I do and you never know what might take off to help get me and my music to another level of recognition. My job is not to know when/how things will happen, but to work hard for the people I work with and to do the best I can with opportunities that I create and the ones that present themselves to me. Would I like to play in stadiums some day? Sure! Will I die if I don’t? No. But that doesn’t mean I don’t work every day toward that prospect and prepare myself as though I’m going to.
I also cannot talk about my future or my life in music without being humbly grateful to the people in my life who are on my team. That goes from my band mates, to the people working with me in my small but optimistic company, to the people who come to shows and share their lives with me and allow my music to be a part of theirs. It’s not possible without a whole lot of moving parts (big or small) that keep this thing moving. It’s an amazing thing and I’m stumped with gratitude every day by reflecting on everything that is going right and staying positive about the future through real-world work ethic.”
CH) How many days do you spend on the road? How does life on the road effect your personal life and how do you handle it?
WC) “No tellin’ on how many days I’m on the road, that varies quite a bit. It doesn’t really effect my personal life that much because the people in my life are conditioned for it and they’re happy that I am on the road because they know I’m happy doing it. I’m the same way with other folks in that whatever makes them happy, makes me happy. It can be exhausting and lonely sometimes but my focus in on the positive. I get up every morning for myself but also for all of the people who have ever believed in me. Not in a dutiful, pressured sort of way but rather in an energetic, thankful way. It makes me happy and when the working times are over, I spend time with those folks. I get to kill two birds with one stone a lot of the time so it works out anyway.”
CH) Finally, what advice or tips do you have for the budding artist or someone considering making music performance a career?
WC) “Assume right away that it will take you at least 7-10 (or longer) years to make much of a career. It’s not a sprint, it is a marathon. Check your ego and expectations at the door and leave them there to rot. Always be open to improvement. The moment you think there’s nothing else you can do to improve, your career is already over. Relish in whatever success you’re able to create and enjoy your moment in the sun, but don’t let it get you complacent. Something you’ve worked toward for a long time can go away in a flash. Nobody owes you anything. If they show up because they love you and your work, you let them know as often as you can how thankful you are for them being there. You’re going to get kicked and you’re going to fail. A lot. But in every failure, there’s a seed of equal value in terms of a lesson that you can take with you to make the next move better and stronger. Never forget that. Never feel jealous or negative toward another artist. If you’re threatened by them, work harder and write better songs. You’re not in control of everything that happens to you, but you are 100% in control of your attitude and what you do after it happens.”
Get all of Wesley’s music and find out more about what makes him unique by liking his Facebook page and SoundCloud, plus you can keep up to date with him on Twitter and be sure to catch him live this Saturday night at 9:45 on the Brag Swim School Stage at Bragg Jam.

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The old woman sits beside the fire, and the children gather around her to listen to a story before thye are taken to bed. Some of the little ones ask for their favourite tales, but their elder siblings sit quiet, knowing their grandmother always chooses the tales herself, according to what she remembers, for although her memories are clear they come to her like doves to a dovecote, one at a time, whenever they wish, not like dogs to their master, all at once when summoned.
"Now, children, listen you well, and Granny will tell a tale of the time when she was just a wee little girl, like Bolka here, or maybe a bit older, Fantal's age, it's been so long Granny can't remember for certain."
The little girl with the brown braids mutters 'Billa', for Bolka is her eldest sister's name, the one who was married away last year. The boy, Gera, doesn't correct Granny's mistake for he knows she will forget it again tomorrow, and besides he doesn't mind being called by his father's name, in fact he is flattered to be mistaken for a grown man. He is not quite old enough yet to realize that Granny mistakes him for another slim, red-haired little boy with a freckled face, who sat at her knee listening to these same tales.
"It's been so long indeed, that Angrif the Wise wasn't Djun yet. His father, Grohmul the Terrible, he was Djun. Angrif, now, Th'reksht has granted him a long life and many blessings as befits a good and just ruler. But Grohmul was different. He was brave, and he was wise, and he was a great man until he made one unforgivable mistake. He cast down the temples and the sacred places of Th'reksht and his sacred spirits, and declared himself god in their place. Th'reksht is not called the Wrathful for nothing, and the Lord of the Heavens took offence and sent the sacred spirits to cast down the proud Djun.
"My aunt was a servant in the palace kitchens. And in those days men cursed by the Djun, and sometimes 'by the Djun's Nine Headless Wives'. For nine wives the Djun had had, and each one was dead. And the servants and guards saw their ghosts in the palace sometimes, white and mournful shapes as intangible as mist."
The children listen silently now, and the smaller ones lean a bit closer to their siblings for safety. The very smallest boy puts his thumb in his mouth for comfort, and the eldest girl, his cousin, who would usually scold him for such babyish behavior, sits staring rapt, now, because she remembers this story and it is her favourite. Granny lifts up all her gnarled fingers before her, then bends one little finger down.
"The first one was his own cousin, and he married her when he was young himself and she only fifteen years. It was an arranged marriage, and it lasted five years. They had no children. The Djun accused her of plotting treason with her brother, and both were executed for it. Her ghost is that of a young girl in a nightskirt, her hair open, and she appeared in windows and doorways, crying with no sound."
A second finger is bent down. The children stare, imagining the fingers to be ladies losing their heads.
"The second one was a servant girl he fell in love with and made a Duchess. She bore a child but got accused of adultery and the child was disinherited and no-one knows what became of it. Her ghost is a lady in a wide ball-gown, a coronet on her hair, who appeared at the top of the great stairs, then vanished, and was seen again a moment later at the bottom of the stairs, standing straight but now headless. It is said the Djun cut off her head with his own very sword."
Another finger is bent, then another, one by one the grandmother tells the stories:
"The third one was a princess from a distant land. All was well for a few years and she gave birth to Angrif himself, and to Gifa his sister. But the father of the princess proved a disloyal ally, or so it was said, and the Djun suspected she would not be a good mother for his heir and had her locked away to a country estate. Her children were raised by others. A few moontides went by and the woman was found dead, by her own hand or so it was thought, until her ghost was seen in the Citadel. She was tall and exotic, and a smell of incense floated about her, and her gold braclets could be heard jingling soflty as she walked, and to everyone who had the courage to face her the wraith whispered: 'He was my death.'
"The fourth one was a lady of the first level from the city. She, too, was accused of adultery and the Djun killed her with his own hands. Her ghost appeared at the top of the Tower of Nobles, dressed in a long cloak flowing in an unseen wind. She seemed to be gazing upon the city of her birth but if one watched long enough one saw the hood of the cloak blown down, revealing a severed, headless neck.
"The fifth one was the daughter of a country noble seeking some special favor. She spoke out of turn once, criticizing her husband in public, and the Djun had her executed for that. Her ghost appeared in the weaving room, which was her favourite place while she lived. If someone entered the room at night she might be seen bent over some empty loom, weaving the rays of the moons into a shining fabric. Unlike the other ghosts she did not seem unhappy at all.
"The sixth one was a distant relative of the Djun, a third cousin perhaps. She was plain-faced but known as a woman of wisdom, and it is said the Djun listened to her advice sometimes in small matters of the household, which is more than can be said of her precessors. But once she made the mistake for asking her husband to pardon a criminal sentenced to death, because she pitied the man and thought he was innocent. The Djun announced his judgment was not to be questioned by anyone, and had his wife executed together with the criminal, which made the common people think they were killed for adultery. Her ghost…
One of the girls interrupts:
"What was her name? What were their names?"
"Oh, if those I ever heard I have long since forgotten. Angrif Djun's mother, the princess, was called Fanlath, Granny knows that because she's seen it writ on lady Gifa's memorial stone. Born of Grohmul Djun and Fanlath, so it says.
"Now, where was I? I wish you didn't interrupt me." She looks at her fingers.
"Ah yes, the sixth, her ghost. She walked the corridors below stairs, among the servants. Granny's aunt saw her once, drifting past the kitchen door. She was finely dressed, all in black velvet shadows, with pearls like little moons embroidered on them, shining with ghost-glimmer. And all the keys of the household hang from her belt and her grim expression was that of a steward making rounds, supervising the workers. Sometimes she frowns at those who stare at her too long and they instinctively go back to their work. The servants called her the Pearl Mistress, and it may be that was her nickname in life already.
"The seventh was another lady of the first level, a widow this time. She did not remain in the Citadel long, for the Djun was losing control of his own fears and he accused her of having poisoned her first husband and planning to poison him as well. She was executed for treason and her head was stuck on a pole above the gates. Her ghost was a headless shadow that was sometimes seen near the Djun's old private quarters, but much more often her voice was heard weeping softly in empty rooms.
"The eighth one they called a princess, but she was nothing but a temple dancer from a conquered land, brought as some kind of war trophy. She was soon accused of adultery and the Djun had her executed – this time he did not kill her himself, as he had done to the earlier ones blamed for that crime. Her ghost walked in the gardens just before the first light of dawn, wearing a foreign-style gown, her lips painted dark and tears flowing from her large, cohl-rimmed eyes.
"The ninth one was a beautiful young noblewoman from the country, courted by many and known for her chaste and gentle ways. The court was hopeful this would be a good match at last, and the wedding was the grandest ever seen in the city. Soon the nobles had cause for more rejoicing – the lady was with child. But the Djun overheard her praying to Th'reksht in the Citadel chapel, for there was still a chapel, he hadn't declared himself god yet, and what the lady secretly prayed for was that her child would be a boy and would be named an heir to the Djun. He interpreted this as treason, since none but he had the right to name his heir, not even a god, and he was satisfied with young Angrif. So he accused the young wife of treason and cut her head off with his sword right there on the chapel, thereby killing the unborn child as well. Her headless ghost, visibly pregnant, haunted the chapel, knelt in prayer, until the Djun had the place destroyed when he outlawed Th'reksht and his priesthood."
The old woman pauses. One of her fingers, a forefinger in the right hand, is still raised upright.
"Who knows who this finger stands for? Tell Granny."
"The baby?" Suggests a girl obviously shocked by the last story. She is fingering nervously the sacred symbol strung on a cord around her neck for protection. The symbol is the shape of a point-eared, large-eyed little man.
"The Old Djun?" The boy Gera guesses, knowing from the other stories that the Djun did fall and die.
But the eldest girl, whose favourite tale this is, remembers the answer:
"It's Venovel, you silly." She chides her cousin Gera.
"You have it right, Calla. Venovel it is." Calla is the girl's aunt, Billa's poor mother, who died giving birth to her youngest, the little boy sucking his thumb half-asleep now, and had her three children adopted by her well-to-do merchant brother, which is part of the reason there are so many little ones in this household, and also part of the reason why the eldest girl, Alija, feels she has to look after her cousins. Alija doesn't mind being mistaken for their mother, she certainly feels she is doing her best practising to become a mother someday, and besides she knows not to interrups Granny. The old woman bends down the last finger and rests her hands in her lap.
"Venovel it was, the lady who came from nobody knows where, appeared all of a sudden like a ghost herself. Flesh and blood she was but some say she did not have a human heart in her breast, for she had sold her heart to the Lord of the Graves to become a witch. And they say she seduced the Djun to follow her wishes, and that it was her enchantment that made him defy Th'reksth and brought the wrath of the Lord of the Heavens upon him. And the spirits appeared from the clouds in the sky and from the breast of the earth and from the Mountain of Thorns, and they walked shadow-silent past all the guardians and appeared to the Djun just as he was about to execute Shuna the Brave, she who had led the people to rebel against him. That is a long story and I've told it often enough, about the Spirit Crystals and the Downfall of the Citadel and the Peace Hounds made by Venovel's magic. For now I'll say, no one knows what Venovel was, but they do know the Djun, mortally wounded, took his great axe and cut off Venovel's head and then died himself. And the head when they found had pointed ears like a spirit, and the corpse it was cut from had four fingers to each hand, but the clothes were Venovel's. Few saw her alive for the Djun kept her hidden at first, and she did not leave the Citadel or appear at any celebration beside him, and indeed they were not formally wed, for there was no longer a priest to wed them, the Djun having destroyed all worship but the worship of his own self.
"Your Granny saw Venovel once. I was playing in the outer yard with the servant's children, and suddenly I felt eyes on myself, and when I looked up there she stood on a high balcony, and I thought she was the fairest woman in the whole world. She had turned her eyes away from us already and her features were more perfect than any statue, and her hair was long and a rich, shining brown. And she smiled, and turned, and walked back in. None of the other children saw her and they did not believe when I spoke of her, but when I described her to my aunt who was looking after me because my mother was ill, she said it must be Venovel, for no-one else would stand on the Djun's own balcony.
"Granny has told you of her Auntie Gemma and how Auntie Gemma saw spirits in the kitchen the night the Citadel fell, this was the very same aunt who was looking after me when I saw Venovel, she was my mother's younger sister. And now, children, it is time for you to go to the land of dreams. I see little Kathro is sleeping already, his thumb in his mouth, the wee darling."
Granny actually remembers Kathro's name right, at least this time. The children complain, wanting to hear more, one girl about the princess Fanlath, her brother about the headless ghosts and how it was possible for someone without a head to weep, and one calls for Shuna's story, and so forth. But little Billa has noticed this story wasn't complete. Something is missing.
"What about her ghost? Venovel's ghost? What was it like?"
It is a fair question, since the grandmother seems to have described the ghosts more vividly than the women they had been while alive. May of the smallest ones fear they would see nightmares of headless women that night. Some of the eldest almost hope they would, for there is something fascinating in all those mournful shadows, and something oddly comforting in the calm one who wove moonlight and the dutiful Pearl Mistress walking her silent rounds below stairs in a Citadel long lost into legends.
But Alija smiles, for she remembers the ending, and waits for it appreciatively. Granny, too, seems to have hoped for this question to give more effect to her words:
"There wasn't a ghost. The Old Djun's grim shadow was sometimes seen in the ruins, even in the new Citadel, as were the Nine Headless Wives – indeed, Granny remembesr a tale of the fifth, calm one weeping, not for the fire or the war or the long-ago loss of her own life, but for the sight of a broken loom in the ruins at her feet.
"But not Venovel. Never a ghost for her was there seen, not once."
And somehow the children all know without being told that this lack of a ghost is more scary than any ghost could possibly have they sit silent, until the mother comes to scold the grandmother, her mother-in-law for frightening them with such horrid tales and to hurry them into bed and pick the sleeping little Kathro in her arms, gently taking his thumb from his mouth for he is too old for that, really. But the mother, who has laid down her sewing and sat listening for most of it, hasn't interrupted the story for she has enjoyed it altogether too much herself.


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Iran is one of the key geopolitical actors of the Middle East. Despite the current “diplomatic isolation and maximum economic pressure” campaign launched by the US President Trump Administration, Iran retains its capabilities of making a serious impact on regional geopolitics. It exerts political and economic influences in Iraq, Syria, Lebanon and Yemen through various state and non-state actors and has a vast toolbox of asymmetric methods of political, economic and military struggle.
The South Caucasus is an integral part of Iran's neighborhood and plays significant roles in Tehran's geostrategic calculations. Definitely, South Caucasus is not a vital region for Iran as the Middle East, but from an Iranian perspective, it is part of a common Iranian civilizational area. It's worthy to mention that until the first half of the 19th century vast territories of current Armenia and Azerbaijan were part of the Persian Empire, and Persia also influenced Georgia.
However, given Iran's current geopolitical and geo-economic difficulties, Tehran has no resources to increase its influence in the South Caucasus. As for now, the key priority for Iran is to prevent the use of the South Caucasus as a launch pad for Anti-Iranian activities and protect the current level of its involvement and influenza.
Several factors are shaping Iran's attitude towards Armenia. The most significant one is Armenia's role as a buffer between Turkey, Azerbaijan and Central Asia. Despite growing cooperation with Turkey since Erdogan's ascendancy to power including Turkey's rolls in circumventing US sanctions during the President Obama administration, Turkey and Iran are strategic competitors in the Middle East. Iran clearly understands that in the case of a land corridor becoming operationally connecting Turkey and Azerbaijan, it will strategically increase Turkey's capacities and capabilities.
Not surprisingly, Iran keeps balanced and neutral stance on Karabakh conflict. During meetings with Azerbaijani leaders Iranian officials sometime make some Pro-Azerbaijani statements, but in reality they are sending messages that Iran is fully satisfied with the current status quo, opposing any changes in the line of contact and possible deployment of peacekeeping forces along the Nagorno-Karabakh - Iran border.
Another important function of Armenia for Iran is the Yerevan's role as an alternative land corridor to Russia and Europe via Georgia. Currently, Turkey serves as the main land route for Iranian exports and imports to Europe and Azerbaijan is the main land corridor connecting Iran with Russia. However, Iranians always prefer to have alternatives and Armenia perfectly fits there. As a path towards increasing its involvement in Armenia Iran creates favorable conditions for Iranian citizens to live and buy real estate in Armenia. The visa free regime between Iran and Armenia launched in August 2016 facilitates this process.
Iran is also a war of US activities in Armenia. Iranians clearly understand that one of the key tasks of the huge US embassy in Yerevan is monitoring over Iran. In this context, 2018 “Velvet revolution” in Armenia has raised some anxiety in Iran. Tehran was fully satisfied with the pre-revolution status quo of Armenia being under Russian control. Given the fact that some key members of the Armenian new authorities prior to the revolution were actively working or acquiring funds from Western organizations, such as the Transparency International and Open Society Foundation, Tehran was concerned that the "Velvet Revolution" may transform Armenia into some spot of possible Anti-Iranian activities. The new Armenian authorities are making every effort to disperse these concerns. Prime Minister Pashinyan made an official visit to Iran in late February 2019 and at the beginning of July 2019 the 16th Session of Iran - Armenia intergovernmental session was held in Tehran.
As for economic cooperation, the two sides have little to no bolster about the “Gas for Electricity” program through which Armenia receives natural gas via Iran - Armenia pipeline, transforms it into electricity and exports to Iran by 3 kw electricity for one cubic meter gas scheme. (Electricity covered 83.5 percent of all Armenian exports to Iran in 2018. Armenia imported 567 million cubic meter gas from Iran and exported 1 billion 839 million kw hour electricity that year).
Azerbaijan is probably the most important country for Iran in the South Caucasus. It has the majority of the Shia Muslim population, which creates strong religion bonds between the two states, though due to the 70 years of Soviet rule, the Azerbaijani society is much less pious. But the key factor for Iran's attention towards Azerbaijan is the existence of approximately 20 million Azerbaijani speaking population in Iran leaving alongside the Iran - Azerbaijan border. This part of the Iranian society is well integrated into the Iranian state system and many high level officials, including Supreme Leader Khamenei, are representatives of the Azerbaijani speaking population.
However, Iran has concerns that the Azerbaijani territories may be used as a launch pad to sow dissent and separatist sentiment in these regions. The establishment of the short lived Azerbaijan People's Government with the support of the Soviet Union in the late 1945 in the Azerbaijani speaking territories of Iran is a warning to Tehran about the possibility of a new separatist movement fostered by outside forces. The several reports on US and Israeli intelligence services activities in Azerbaijan targeting Iranian interests only increase concern in Tehran.
Iran seeks to use the signs of growing activities of Islamic movements in Azerbaijan to bolster its influenza there. Meanwhile, Azerbaijan is a wary of such developments. The key center of the Azerbaijani Shia movement - Nardaran, located some 30 km outside Baku, has been kept under constant attention of Azerbaijani security services. In November 2015 Azerbaijani law enforcement forces launched a military operation in Nardaran against Shiite activists who launched several casualties. Azerbaijan's Interior Ministry and Prosecutor General's Office have issued a statement regarding the incident, which said the Shiite leaders plan to change the constitutional order with violence and apply new rules to Sharia.
Azerbaijan is perceived by Tehran also as a significant economic partner allowing to establish land corridor with Russia and then to Europe. Iran, Azerbaijan and Russia are active members of the North-South international corridor that will connect India through Iranian Persian Gulf ports, Azerbaijan and Russia with Northern Europe. Azerbaijan has already connected its railway with the Iranian border town of Astara and offered Iran a $ 1 million loan to construct Astara - Rasht railway which will connect the Azerbaijan railway system with the Iranian internal network. As for Azerbaijan, the North-South corridor is a possibility to bolster Azerbaijan's transit roll alongside the Trans Caspian International Transport Route, which connects China via Kazakhstan, the Caspian Sea, Azerbaijan and Turkey to Europe.
The Presidents of Azerbaijan, Iran and Russia hold two trilateral summits in August 2016 and November 2017 and the third summit will take place in August 2019 in Sochi. Iran view Azerbaijan also has a vital link to connect Iranian and Russian energy systems which will allow for import and export of electricity.
Compared to Armenia and Azerbaijan, Georgia has less importance for Iran. Two states share no land border, and Georgia's path towards Euro-integration, including membership in the EU and NATO, as well as strategic partnership with the US, some objective restraints on relations. However, Iran views Georgia as an alternative route to Europe via Armenia and alongside Georgia, Armenia, Greece and Bulgaria is involved in negotiations to launch a Persian Gulf - Black Sea multimodal transport corridor that will link Iranian Persian Gulf ports with Europe via Armenia and Georgian Black Sea coast.
Iran is also interested in connecting its energy systems with Russia not only through Azerbaijan, but via Armenia and Georgia too. The four states (Armenia, Georgia, Iran and Russia) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding on the establishment of an energy corridor in April 2016. However, the project may be implemented only after the launch of the third high voltage electricity transmission line between Armenia and Iran (construction supposed to be completed at the beginning of 2019, but currently only 20-25 percent of the line is ready and it will be finished in late 2021), as well as after the launch of the new electricity transmission line between Armenia and Georgia, construction of which has not started yet.
As for Georgia, Iran is an interesting gateway to the Middle East and the Indian Ocean. The mutual visa free travel regime was reintroduced in February 2016 immediately after the elimination of some international nuclear related sanctions. Georgia may also become the top destination for Iranian tourists in the South Caucasus eventually putting aside Armenia. Given Georgia's interest in expanding its cooperation with China and being included in the "Belt and Road" initiative of increasing cooperation with Iran may be welcomed by China too. However, Georgia's strategic course is Euro-Atlantic integration; Georgia will show restraint in coming to Tehran.
Perspectives of Relations
Iran will closely watch domestic and foreign policy developments in Armenia. Any deterioration in Armenia - Russia relations will raise concerns in Iran, as Tehran will perceive it as a step towards increasing US influenza in Yerevan. Iran will continue to send clear messages to Armenia that raises US influenza or Armenia's actions to reduce cooperation with Iran due to American pressure will definitely affect changes in Iranian policy. One of the possible trump cards for Tehran in its relations with Armenia is the change in its balanced policy on Karabakh. In more extreme cases, Tehran may support Azerbaijani efforts to present the Karabakh conflict as a religious one, thus creating serious difficulties for Armenia and Karabakh. However, in the event of no significant changes in Armenian foreign policy, the current level of Armenia - Iran cooperation will remain intact, with possible increases in gas / electricity exchange scheme volumes.
Iran will continue its multifaceted policy towards Azerbaijan. Tehran will seek deep economic cooperation, also in trilateral Iran-Azerbaijan-Russia format, trying to create economic incentives for Azerbaijan to refrain from Anti-Iranian policy. However, the key leverage for Iran in its relations with Baku is growing Islamist activities in Azerbaijan. Tehran will continue to tacitly support these movements, while simultaneously hinting to Baku that in the case of a crossing of red lines by Azerbaijan Iran has both capacities and capabilities to destabilize the domestic situation there.
Iran - Georgia relations will continue to be less developed. Simultaneously, both countries are ready to expand economic cooperation and develop new transportation infrastructure, but here much depends on Yerevan's ability to significantly improve highways connecting Georgia and Iran via Armenia.
Dr. Benyamin Poghosyan, Chairman, Center for Political and Economic Strategic Studies, Executive Director, Political Science Association of Armenia

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Erin Oliveira, senior, made her acting debut on Friday, May 22 in Theatre II/III‘s captivating performance of Bright Ideas. While Oliveira has been a part of many Leesville shows throughout her time in the theatre department, this will be her first time performing onstage as an actress.
Oliveira works primarily on tech for Leesville’s plays and musicals. Oliveira was a member of Hair Crew for Vacancy in Paradise, Legally Blonde, The Odd Couple, and Little Shop of Horrors. Then, Oliveira became the Hair Crew Head and Designer beginning her junior year for the shows Peter and the Starcatcher, Bring it On!, The Red Velvet Cake War, Dearly Departed, The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, and The Wedding Singer. As a member of Tech Crew–Leesville’s honors tech class– Erin worked on costumes for Romeo and Juliet and Dr. Faustus.
On Friday, however, Oliveira will break away from her previous experience with soft tech and step into the spotlight on her 13th ever show at Leesville. In the show Bright Ideas, Oliveira will be portraying not one, but two different roles: Mrs. Heath, a wacky preschool teacher, and Mom #2, a mother who just wants the best for her child.
Although it seems drastically different to work behind the scenes as a techie compared to on stage as an actress, Oliveira has found that many of the skills that she fostered during her time as Hair Crew Head and Designer carry over easily to her acting.
“With hair, I learned a lot about the processes of shows, and taking things step by step. And with acting, I’ve been able to recognize the process and know what the end result should be like since I’ve been able to see that through all the shows I’ve worked on with hair crew,” said Oliveira.
Another connection between acting, designing hair, and costumes is that both actors and techies alike are able to make specific choices to make a character come to life. Without the essential elements such as costumes and hair, it would be much more difficult for a play or musical to fully come to life. “I think it’s really cool to be able to express the characteristics of a certain person’s character through their hair and it’s a really unique way to represent the show or the time period,” said Oliveira.
Throughout the semester, Oliveira also gained many new skills through working as an actress during daily rehearsals in class. “I like acting because it’s really different, and it’s something that I had never gotten to try. I got to put myself out there in a different way and gain new skills,” said Oliveira. One new skill that Oliveira acquired was the ability to leave behind her normal personality and completely dedicate herself to her new character.
While Oliveira normally considers herself an outgoing, extroverted person, she often found it difficult to put herself out there and make choices in order to completely transform into a new character. “[The biggest struggle I faced while acting was] line memorization and having to completely commit to something in order to make something funny or look cool,” said Oliveira.
While Oliveira did have the opportunity to branch out and try new things as an actress, her loyalty still remains with the soft tech family. “I’m better at soft tech and I’m more comfortable with it. I like designing; it’s more work but less stress than having to be on stage.”
Oliveira’s favorite part of being a crew head is the autonomy that comes hand in hand with the leadership. “I like being a crew head because I have a lot more control. I don’t have people telling me what to do, and I have more of a say and more of a creative input. And with acting, it’s not like it’s my creative input, it’s other people telling me what I should do,” said Oliveira. However, with soft tech, Oliveira gets to be creative both with the designing and implementation of the various elements of character design.
As both an actor and a techie, Oliveira has contributed many valuable attributes to the theatre department as a whole. She will be deeply missed next year after she graduates and attends UNC Charlotte.


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text: Architectural infographic for a press release of Eentien Architects to showcase their design of the new healthcare clinic for Antes in Poortugaal. Antes is a specialized healthcare institution in the area of psychiatry and addiction in the region of Rotterdam. Eentien Architects translated the vision of Antes concerning healthcare into an architectural design with main idea to create a special residential project for long term stay in a campus environment. One of the architectural qualities showcased in the infographic is the stepped atrium in the heart of the building, providing an abundance of daylight and a green and protected outside space for clients. The section is taken from a Revit model and chosen in such a way that it shows the main qualities of the project at its best.


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- Christian Caple takes a look at the State of the Roster for the Washington Huskies after the 2nd transfer Portal window officially closed.
- Scott Eklund from Dawgman released the latest Recruiting blog that include some top prospect updates. ($)
- Dawgman also released their Post Spring Preview of the Quarterback position.
Washington Husky Post Spring Review: Quarterbacks @chris_fetters @kimgrinolds @dawgman247 @jackmccauley_ @JoshuaWodka @aaronwbeach @UW_Football #GoHuskies #PurpleReign https://t.co/CKNhrtyGTi via @247sports— Scott Eklund (@ScottEklund) May 1, 2023
- A litter of Huskies have popped up on various Mock Drafts for 2024.
This way-too-early 2024 NFL mock draft from CBS features four UW players in the first round: edges ZTF (No. 11) and Bralen Trice (No. 21), WR Rome Odunze (No. 29) and QB Michael Penix Jr. (No. 31) https://t.co/PkFzzug4fA— Mike Vorel (@mikevorel) May 1, 2023
2024 Mock Draft— Ryan McCrystal (@Ryan_McCrystal) May 1, 2023
The race to No. 1 is on, with Caleb Williams as the top prize.
Marvin Harrison Jr. and Drake Maye are decent consolation prizes, followed by lots more Buckeyes and a few Huskies as well. https://t.co/nbAk3nNSP6
Early Heisman odds from https://t.co/xpSd3hz0VY. pic.twitter.com/kWJBEz4ff5— Max Vrooman (@UWDP_maxvroom) May 2, 2023
Diamond Dawg Dots
- Seattle wasn’t big enough to hold these two teams so will be heading to Bellevue to settle it on the field.
PREVIEW | Huskies set to head across Lake Washington to battle Seattle U in Bellevue Tuesday.— Washington Baseball (@UW_Baseball) May 1, 2023
- Scorching red hot stretch for Jadelynn Allchin.
.@jadelynallchin over her last five games— Washington Softball (@UWSoftball) May 1, 2023
1⃣ home run
8⃣ RBI#MightyAreTheWomen pic.twitter.com/qOJOHQz0Oq
- Bieber Fever has officially arrived at the University of Washington.
Welcome to Washington, Levi Bieber— Washington Men's Soccer (@UW_MSoccer) May 1, 2023
Seattle Sounders Academy
⚽ Stadium High School#GoHuskies pic.twitter.com/vXJGO9rCnQ
- Wesley Yates had a thunderous dunk this weekend at the Iverson Classic All-Star game and finished with 14 points.
Wesley Yates throws it down @UW_MBB pic.twitter.com/MLDwrgqvbA— CBS Sports College Basketball (@CBSSportsCBB) April 29, 2023
- University of Washington’s Track & Field team is in the Top 10.
@USTFCCCA Men's Top 25— NCAA Track & Field (@NCAATrackField) May 1, 2023
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03 March 2002, 06:12 AM
Hi!...Here's my second project in Photoshop!.......I used some textures in the background, for the rust....I think that adding some textures with the hand drawing can make a great look!.........like always, every comments are welcome....good or bad!......
03 March 2002, 06:13 AM
Here....for the ones who wants to see some details.....
03 March 2002, 06:23 PM
very nice i would hope she's not mad about you!!Hope someone get's a grip on you-------
03 March 2002, 10:15 PM
NICE man thats a great looking character nice job
03 March 2002, 10:32 PM
Very nice bud... :thumbsup:
03 March 2002, 02:40 AM
Thankz guyz!...it's always nice to have some good comments about a project that took so many hours.......
...and by the way Matius!....I hope too that someone's gonna get a grip on me!!!!.....but don't say that to my girlfriend!!!hahaha!
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Session 7: Venomfang
The party's suspicions were all but confirmed when they reached the ruined house at the base of the hill; a mat of thick, sticky webbing covered the road into the trees on the other side and coated the ruins. When they approached to cut through the web, a pair of enormous spiders clambered over the wall and towards them! Fighting was made more difficult by the webbing; its stickiness made walking through it slow and risky, tripping or falling would result in becoming hopelessly wrapped up in the webs. As if that weren't enough, the spiders worked to rapidly encase their prey in a cocoon of webbing, rendering them unable to fight and vulnerable to their poison stingers. Once more, the cultists' inexperience was made clear, except for Favric, who seemed eager to fight. It turned out the house had been hiding another two spiders, which skittered out to help their brethren. But this did not deter the party, and soon all the spiders had been vanquished. Using a torch to burn away the webbing, and helping up their stuck comrades, they cleared the path and soon the way up to the hill was before them. The rain lessened while they climbed. The path was long, with many switchbacks, because the hill was steep. While they walked, Coryn noticed a gray squirrel that had been sitting on a tree at the base of the hill, and seemed to have begun following them. It hopped from tree to tree, never letting the party get too far from it. When Coryn mentioned this to the party, Malcolm attempted to grab it with a Mage Hand, but missed and the squirrel scurried away, back into the trees. Soon they reached the crown of the hill, and a forty-foot-tall tower loomed before them. Favric led the way quietly into a small attached cottage. Inside, he stopped and asked everyone to gather around. He described the plan to treat with the dragon: that he would do the talking, and the party was to follow them in and look powerful. If something went wrong, he would repair relations as best he could, but that going near a dragon was always a risk. He mentioned that he and the others were prepared for bexnosta, a Draconic word translating to something like "submission", but did not elaborate further on what that meant. With that, Favric, the cultists, and the party entered the tower. Much of it was in darkness, but half of the roof had collapsed, letting a gray light in to suffuse the room. A spiral staircase ascended around the outer edge to end in a balcony on the opposite side of the tower. Directly below, on the floor of the tower, a green dragon rested on a small hoard of treasure. Favric called out to the dragon in Draconic, calling it Tulanthir (which translated to Venomfang). The dragon slowly lifted itself off of its hoard and made its way to meet Favric in the center of the room. The negotiations were tense. Though some of the cultists were quivering, Favric did not seem to show fear. He lauded the dragon for its appearance and lair, and then humbly asked for its alliance, stating that they could learn much from it. But he was cut off by a grin from the dragon and an amused exhale of hot, acrid breath. Venomfang appreciated that Favric's teachers had taught him well, but he seemed to have forgotten to say what was in it for the dragon. Favric said that his group had much wealth, and that the dragon need only name his price; that elicited a chuckle from the dragon, who responded that it was a dangerous thing for a dragon to name his price. And in any case, Venomfang had more esoteric interests; the dragon wanted regular "visitors" to come to see it as part of its tribute. Becoming suspicious, Malcolm readied a spell in case something went wrong. After a pause, Favric said that visitors could be arranged, but the dragon was still not satisfied. It wanted a sample of its tribute to demonstrate the cult's good will. It acknowledged Favric's diamonds for the wealth they represented, but wished for houseguests, asking Favric with whom it would have the pleasure of becoming acquainted. Favric extended a hand to the adventurers and told it that these offerings had been brought specifically for the dragon! The party pulled their weapons--they had been sold out! As Favric turned, Malcolm cast his readied spell--True Strike--on the dragon. The dragon descended onto the adventurers while Marcus threw himself off to the side, moving to the staircase. There was barely enough time for Malcolm to fire a scorching ray of magic at the dragon before it was upon them. The dragon's breath was debilitating. Everyone but Marcus was caught in the blast--including some of the cultists and Favric. Though William withstood it, everyone else fell to the poisonous fumes. Adelaide was standing directly in front of the dragon and took the worst of its breath point-blank; to anyone watching, there was no way she could have survived. Two cultists chased Marcus up the stairs, as he made his way to the balcony halfway up the tower. Before he could react, however, a gray squirrel emerged over the rim of the tower, rapidly changing form into a familiar man, clad in green, wielding a staff--Reidoth! With a blast of golden light from his staff, new strength filled the adventurers, and they rose to their feet, beginning to turn the fight back against Venomfang. But Venomfang was not deterred. He went for the one adventurer that escaped his breath: Marcus. The dragon caught him between his teeth and shook him like a dog shakes a rabbit, flinging him, unconscious, against a wall. Mighty tail sweeps and claws cowed the adventurers. The party used every ability they had against the dragon. Some sword-thrusts were deflected, some spells flew wide; but others did pierce its scales and hide. Marcus was not down for good; healing magic brought him back from the brink, and it was not from Reidoth: somehow, Adelaide had survived! In a daring move, she ran straight at the dragon to blast it with necrotic energy. Arrows from Marcus peppered its back and wings; William caught it with a flying leap from the staircase; Coryn took aim at its vulnerable legs and belly, stumbling it. Spells flew from Malcolm's hands. Reidoth called down a column of pale light from the sky, burning with fire where it touched the dragon. Under this onslaught, the dragon decided to forsake its lair and take to the sky. It took one of the surviving cultists in its claws, paused for a moment, its mouth directly next to Favric's ear, and then spread its wings to take off. Not, however, before Coryn managed to grab onto its hind leg as it left the ground. Arrows and ranged spells flew at the overburdened dragon. Some of them managed to pierce its wings, staggering its flight slightly. At the sight of his comrades dead, dying, or being carried away, the last cultist fled. Somehow, Coryn clung to the dragon, and in an impressive feat of acrobatics, managed to climb to its back. With a series of powerful punches and elbows, he pummeled its wing shoulder, already in pain from the arrows and strain of carrying two humans, eliciting a roar in response. The dragon began to climb higher and faster. The rest of the party ran out of the tower to follow it. They knew they needed to do something before the dragon went any higher; otherwise Coryn wouldn't survive the fall. Malcolm prepared to cast Sleep, but before doing so, he noticed the cultist hanging from the dragon's claws. If the spell affected him too, it wouldn't do enough to bring down the dragon. So, with seconds before the dragon escaped, Malcolm made a last-moment adjustment to the wording of the spell and the shape of the magic, and then cast the spell. The air shimmered just in front of the dragon's nose. Coryn passed through something that felt like a cold shower, and then noticed that he was weightless. The dragon's wings streamed uselessly behind it; its whole body was limp, falling from forty feet in the air, and he could do nothing but hold on as it pitched forward into the forest. A bright green light erupted from the druid's staff and flew through the trees below like a wave; the trees bent in response. Coryn fell through an endless sea of branches and leaves; he lost his grip on the dragon, buffeted on all sides, tumbling and somersaulting. The ones watching from the tower saw the green shape descend into the trees, heard a dull whump, and then silence. The party pushed their way into the trees to find Coryn flat on his back, dazed and stunned, but alive. The dragon had plowed an eighty-foot-long furrow into the earth where it landed; trees lay splintered on either side. It was dead. Reidoth seemed to be in a state of shock. After a moment, he held out a finger and whistled into the trees. A hummingbird flew to him and listened while he whispered something to it, then flew off again. Once the adventurers' initial elation had subsided, the question soon arose of what to do with the dragon: many parts could be useful or valuable. Reidoth affirmed that it was part of the course of nature to claim one's kill, but cautioned the party to at least allow the bones to lie where they did. It took a surprising amount of work (owing in equal parts to the party's inexperience and the resiliency of dragon scales and hide), but by the end of the day they had claimed several scales, teeth, and talons as trophies, as well as a sample of dragon's blood, and a segment of hide. From the tower, the party then set about gathering the dragon's hoard, which included hundreds of coins, some magical scrolls, and a rusty battleaxe with dwarven runes inscribed into it. They also retrieved the diamonds Favric had brought as tribute, as well as his dragon mask. As the sun began to set, the clouds began to clear slightly. The adventurers returned gingerly to the druid's residence, nursing their injuries and basking in their accomplishment. The sun dropped below the horizon, and the night began to set in...
Restoring the Balance: The party dealt with the Cult of the Dragon and slew Venomfang, earning the admiration of Reidoth and going a long way toward restoring the balance of nature in the region of Thundertree.


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Today, December 5th, marks the day that prohibition ended in the US, back in 1933. Prohibition is often referred to as the “noble experiment”, which is really all spin. It wasn’t really noble and the results were anything but good. People turned to criminal elements to supply their spirits and operate the speakeasies of the 1920's. Illegally produced spirits, like “bathtub gin” were quite common, and deadly, but a lot of the liquor being supplied to the very thirsty USA was smuggled from other countries, like Canada. Yes, Canada the good, was actually Canada the booze black market. In effect, Canada was the supply line for quality spirits during America’s time of need. That’s what friends are for, to float you a drink when things are down.
Canada had its moment with prohibition, but for most it didn’t last very long. During the Great War alcohol producers were converted to industrial production and prohibition was instituted to aid the war effort. After the war the temperance movement tried to make it permanent. In some places like British Columbia it lasted barely a year, and Quebec declined to join the temperance movement and became a place to travel to get a drink. Trying to take wine away from a French man, they must have been crazy. The laws were relatively lax compare to American laws, and allowed alcohol to be consumed in private dwellings. By the mid 1920's most of Canada was “wet” again. Opponents of prohibition maintained that it violated British traditions, which Canada is based on, of individual liberty.
One of the more interesting facts about Canadian prohibition was that manufactures were still allowed to produce spirits and beers, as long as they were going to be exported. Unlike the US, were everything was shutdown and barrels of spirits were smashed in the streets, Canadian companies could still supply other provinces, like Quebec, or other countries. This was a major opportunity for companies to profit from the temperance movement. In 1920 alone, when the US went dry, 900,000 cases of Canadian spirits were “exported” to the US.
Some of the Canadian companies that profited from this export business included Seagram’s and Hiram Walker. Some reports say that Seagram’s may have accounted for half of the illegal liquor crossing the border during that era. It was also very convenient that the Hiram Walker distillery is located in Windsor, just a short boat ride across the Detroit river. Today, many divers still search the bottom of the river looking for sunken boats that contain the smuggled goods. Occasionally there are some outstanding finds of unopen bottles of whisky.
The laxness in which the Canadian and provincial governments enforced the export laws is quite amusing. Basically, distilleries were allowed to operate at any capacity during prohibition, but sales were restricted, unless the company exported the product. All that was required was a document stating you intended to export the liquor you purchased at the distillery and they’d load you up. There are a lot of tales about bootlegging, but a good one involves the distillery in Windsor, a smuggler and a row boat. As this individual docked his row boat he would present a document stating that he wished to purchase a large quantity of alcohol for export to Jamaica. The method of transportation was the small row boat and since the Detroit River eventually drains out into the Atlantic ocean, this met the requirements of the Canadian government to allow export.
During the period of 1920 to 1933 many Americans developed a taste for Canadian whisky. With Seagrams and Hiram Walker, among others, stock piling tens of thousands of barrels of premium aged spirits, it was only a matter of time until they would make another significant profit from the noble experiment. When prohibition ended in the US, the market was flooded with Canadian whisky. There were no stocks of American rye or Bourbon so the only aged spirits available were from other countries. Scotland provide a significant amount of scotch to the very thirsty American market. Only in the last decade has the bourbon market truly started to recover.
I hope that those who truly enjoy good spirits and cocktails appreciate the efforts of the Canadian exporters to help ensure that the great American people did not forget that drinking is good, in moderation of course.
... Little did enemies of moonshine and saloons realize that upon creating prohibition and putting liquor out of the reach of the general population, they had in effect created a monster.
For instead of society turning reflectively upon itself to ponder the common good, it reacted by plunging headlong into one of the wildest, most violent and colourful of times – The Roaring Twenties.” from “The Rumrunners, a prohibition scrapbook” by C.H. (Marty) Gervais,
published 1980, Firefly Books Ltd., Scarborough, Ontario

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1. What are the Health Benefits of Eating Before Bed?
Eating before bed has long been considered a bad habit that can cause weight gain and other health problems. But the truth is, there are actually many health benefits to eating before bed — if you do it right.
First of all, eating before bed can actually help you sleep better. Eating a light snack (like a bowl of cereal or a piece of fruit) can help you sleep more soundly, as it provides your body with the calories it needs to produce melatonin, the hormone that helps regulate your sleep-wake cycle.
Eating before bed can also help boost your metabolism. Eating a small snack before bed can help your body burn more calories throughout the night, as it helps keep your metabolism running. In addition, it can also help control your hunger levels the next day, so you’re less likely to overeat.
Finally, eating before bed can help prevent late-night snacking. If you have the urge to snack late at night, having a light snack before bed can help satisfy your cravings and prevent you from eating unhealthy snacks.
In conclusion, eating before bed can have many health benefits. Eating a light snack before bed can help you sleep better, boost your metabolism, and prevent late-night snacking. So if you’re trying to maintain a healthy lifestyle, make sure to indulge in a light snack before bed.
2. What are the Risks of Eating Before Bed?
When it comes to eating before bed, there are a few risks to consider. Eating before bed can cause indigestion, acid reflux, and poor sleep quality. Eating before bed can also lead to weight gain, as the body has more time to digest and store calories. Eating right before bed can also cause a disruption in the body’s circadian rhythm, leading to fatigue, moodiness, and difficulty focusing.
Indigestion is one of the most common risks associated with eating before bed. Eating a large meal too close to bedtime can cause the stomach to work overtime, leading to stomach discomfort, bloating, and nausea. Acid reflux is another risk of eating before bed. Eating late in the evening can cause the stomach to produce more acid, leading to acid reflux, heartburn, and other digestive issues.
Eating before bed can also lead to poor sleep quality. Eating late in the evening can cause the body to have difficulty winding down and getting into a restful sleep. Eating food high in fat and sugar before bed can also wreak havoc on the body’s blood sugar levels, leading to restless nights.
Eating before bed can also cause weight gain. Eating late in the evening gives the body more time to digest and store calories, leading to excess weight gain. Eating late in the evening can also cause a disruption in the body’s circadian rhythm, leading to fatigue, moodiness, and difficulty focusing.
In conclusion, there are a few risks associated with eating before bed. Eating late in the evening can cause indigestion, acid reflux, poor sleep quality, and weight gain. Eating late in the evening can also cause a disruption in the body’s circadian rhythm, leading to fatigue, moodiness, and difficulty focusing. To reduce your risk of experiencing these issues, it’s best to avoid eating large meals within a few hours of bedtime.
3. What Foods Should You Eat Before Bed?
When it comes to eating before bed, it’s important to choose the right foods. Eating the wrong foods can lead to indigestion, weight gain, and poor sleep. The best foods to eat before bed are those that are high in protein, fiber, and healthy fats.
If you’re looking for a snack before bed, try a hard-boiled egg. Not only is it a source of protein, but it’s also a good source of magnesium. Magnesium helps to relax the body and can help you get a better night’s sleep.
Another great food to snack on before bed is Greek yogurt. Greek yogurt is a great source of protein and is filled with probiotics. These probiotics can help to reduce inflammation and aid in digestion.
If you’re looking for a sweeter snack, try some fresh fruit. Fruits are packed with vitamins and minerals that help to regulate your blood sugar and give you sustained energy throughout the night. Some of the best fruits to snack on before bed are bananas, apples, and oranges.
Finally, don’t forget to add some healthy fats to your pre-bedtime snack. Healthy fats help to keep you full and can help to regulate your hormones. Good sources of healthy fats include nuts, seeds, and avocados.
So if you’re looking for a snack before bedtime, try some hard-boiled eggs, Greek yogurt, fresh fruit, and healthy fats. This combination will provide you with the sustained energy you need to get a great night’s rest.
4. How Can You Avoid Overeating Before Bed?
Overeating before bed can wreak havoc on your health and sleep cycle. To avoid this, it’s important to focus on your portions and choose healthy, low-calorie snacks.
One way to avoid overeating before bed is to plan ahead. Make a list of snacks that are nutritious and low in calories. When it’s time for your nighttime snack, stick to that list instead of reaching for something unhealthy.
It can also be helpful to fill up on protein during the day. Protein helps keep you fuller for longer, which can help you avoid overeating. Incorporate lean proteins like fish, chicken, eggs, and beans into your meals throughout the day.
In addition to eating healthy snacks, it’s important to practice mindful eating. This means paying attention to the food you’re eating and really savoring it. Don’t eat while watching TV or scrolling through your phone. Instead, sit down and focus on your snack. This will help you slow down and recognize when you’re full.
Finally, if you’re still having trouble avoiding overeating before bed, find a distraction. Instead of reaching for food, go for a walk, read a book, or call a friend. This will help take your mind off food and help you make healthier choices.
By following these tips, you can avoid overeating before bed and make sure you’re getting the nutrition you need to stay healthy.

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A searching survey that ranges from Boer expansion to Botha
intransigence, ``Apartheid-A Special `Frontline` Series with Judy Woodruff``
crosses the wire as a superbly conceived, comprehensive creation, juxtaposing often-rare film footage-much of it fascinating-with insightful interviews with both supporters and victims of South Africa`s shameful system.
The five-part piece (10:30 p.m. Monday through Friday on WTTW-Ch. 11) is composed of four segments produced by England`s Granada Television, which dispatched a team of nine veteran documentary makers, working without the cooperation of the South African government and under severe press censorship. The final installment was produced by ``Frontline,`` and documents the historic meetings last July between liberal dissident white Afrikaners and leaders from the exiled African National Congress.
Monday`s opener sows the seeds of the three elements of apartheid-white privilege, racial superiority and exploitation of African labor-and works up the long-simmering sense of inferiority by the Dutch-speaking Afrikaners, who for decades felt persecuted by their English-speaking counterparts.
The hour also presents evidence that, despite claims of many white South Africans that the country is theirs by right, black settlement can be traced back as long ago as the 5th Century. It then moves along to such matters as the still-commemorated Boers` victory over the Zulus in the 1830s, the cruel plight of African natives who were forced to become laborers in the white man`s gold and diamond mines, the coalition formation of the Union of South Africa in 1910, the rise of the white-supremist Purified National Party in the 1940s, the pro-Nazi stance during World War II, the birth of the African National Congress and, in 1948, the coming into full power of the Afrikaners, who officially decreed the doctrine of apartheid, or apartness.
Subsequent segments have equally absorbing moments. The 1948 laws that provided for race classifications (Africans, Indians, coloreds) forced blacks to move from cities to unwanted rural areas and set up separate-but-unequal schooling. The 1960 protest at Sharpeville against the infamous pass laws that resulted in panicky police fatally gunning down 69 persons. The emergence of militant leaders such as young lawyer Nelson Mandela, subsequently convicted of treason for leading a sabotage campaign and sentenced to life. Reasoned retrospectives by journalist Percy Quoboza. The far-from-reasoned words of Afrikaner politician Wentzel du Pleissis, asserting that apartheid ``is not that dirty word which people throw at us like bits of slush and mud,`` but, rather, ``a fact of nature.``
By the early `60s, there is the break from the Commonwealth and the establishment of the Republic of South Africa, with Prime Minister Hendrick Verwoerd (who would be assassinated by a deranged white man) instituting long- term detentions without trial and then persuading black leaders to collaborate in his ``grand apartheid`` plan to deport Africans to nominally independent ``homelands,`` thus making them, in effect, foreigners.
In the `70s, the focus is on revolt of school children in the black ghetto of Soweto and the death of one of the prime leaders of this black consciousness movement, medical student Steve Biko. And in the `80s, there are the so-called reforms of Prime Minister P.W. Botha, who declares a state of emergency and decrees censorship of the press. And, always, there are the young militants. Peaceful change, observes black student Sebastian McKay, seems ``like pie in the sky . . . . A lot of students have reached the point where they say, `If I die, so what?` . . . Many of them are prepared to sacrifice anything for liberation.``


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With the release of Jimi: All Is By My Side, fans have glimpsed Andre 3000 in his starring role as Jimi Hendrix. The rapper holds his own in the biographical film, giving a great portrayal of the legendary rock star. Of course, the OutKast star isn’t the first musician tapped to depict an iconic artist on the big screen.
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Artists love their music, they love their fans, but they usually don’t have much love for the music business itself. As a loose confederation of small recording studios gave way to the lucrative music industry of the mid-20th century, shrewd moguls began scamming money out of over-eager musicians via unfair recording contracts. These pinned most of the label’s expenses on the artist while most of the profits ended up in the pockets of greedy label execs. Plenty of musicians have been screwed by the business, but what are some of the worst disputes involving artists and crappy contracts?
The highly anticipated Jimi Hendrix biographical film, Jimi: All Is By My Side, opens today in select cities. The movie explores the late legend’s life from 1966 through 1967, just ahead of his U.S. breakthrough. However, Hendrix won’t be the only musician at the forefront of viewers’ minds. Andre Benjamin a.k.a. Andre 3000 shines in the lead role as the rock star, the rapper’s first major film role in six years.
Tonight Gwen Stefani debuts as a judge on NBC’s hit-singing competition The Voice, and there’s no doubt the platinum blonde singer knows enough about the music business to mentor young hopefuls. She toiled in indie ska-punk circles and paid her dues before finding success in the late 1990s with No Doubt and has reinvented herself during her solo stint in the aughts. But it’s been a minute since she released any new music and that got us wondering, does Gwen Stefani still rock? The answer is a resounding yes.
If rock history has taught us anything it’s that for a band to achieve any longevity they better be prepared to drop members and pick up some new ones along the way. Yes, there are some legendary and long-running groups that still have all their original members, but the pressures of what it takes to succeed in music – the endless tours, the long hours in the studio, the financial stress- leads many to an inevitable split due to personal or “artistic” differences. Those changes have led some groups to amass small armies of past members.
Janet Jackson began her solo musical career more than 30 years ago as the fresh-faced baby sister of her famous older brothers. But starting with 1986′s Control and reaching full flight with 1989′s Janet Jackson’s Rhythm Nation 1814, which celebrates its 25th anniversary this week, Janet matured into an artist equal to any elder Jackson and a grown women in full command of her status as a budding sex symbol. Read more…

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