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If you close your eyes and think about summer, you likely picture lazy days at the beach, rope swings over rivers, kayaks and canoes. For many high school students, summer is also a time to explore interests that may aid in decisions about college majors and career paths. This summer, Boston University has engaged in a number of activities aimed at helping young people from across the city and beyond explore science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) fields.
The University’s “Summer Pathways” program is a week-long residential program for teenage girls run by Cynthia Brossman, Director of the Learning Resource Network, and Elise Morgan, PhD, Professor in Mechanical Engineering. The program includes visits to BU labs, opportunities to interact with female STEM professionals, and hands-on science experiments, intermingled with team building activities such as ropes courses and rock climbing. One recent afternoon, program participants visited the medical campus for lab tours and presentations, including a visit to the Laboratory of Zebrafish Genetics and Cancer Therapeutics with Hui Feng, MD, PhD, a presentation by forensic chemist Sabra Botch-Jones, MS, MA and a program with Associate Professor of Neurology Anna Hohler, MD.
Hohler was accompanied by her Parkinson’s Disease patient who has undergone surgery for Deep Brain Stimulation. Hohler talked with the students about her research on Parkinson’s Disease and how that research translates into patient treatments.
“It was really interesting to have both perspectives – the patient’s and the doctor’s,” commented one student. Another observed, “I had never heard about this kind of surgery before. It sounded like science fiction, but we were talking with them and looking at the x-rays and it was all real!”
Another initiative called BU Most (Boston University Museum of Science Together) provides opportunities for teen interns from the Museum of Science to visit with BU faculty for demonstrations, presentations, and tours. One group visited the College of Engineering, where Joyce Wong, PhD talked with them about her own career pathway.
“Dr. Wong was an incredibly dynamic speaker who really connected with our interns,” said Elizabeth Kong, PhD, the Program Manager from the Museum of Science who participated in the tour. “The program the College of Engineering arranged for the teens was phenomenal. They had an opportunity to do hands-on activities, such as extracting DNA from strawberries and building nanotubes, and they also had great conversations with the graduate students, whose enthusiasm was totally infectious.”
Another group from the BU Most program visited the VA-BU-CLF Brain Bank, where Assistant Professor of Neurology Victor Alvarez, MD, and Assistant Professor of Neurology Bertrand Huber, MD, PhD, discussed Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE), Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), and other brain injuries and diseases. Huber worked with a donated brain as he described the physical signs that neuropathologists look for to detect disease. Alvarez showed the students how researchers use brain images to identify disease. Using current events, such as Senator John McCain’s recent diagnosis of brain cancer, Alvarez was able to connect what the students were seeing on the screen to real-life examples. One of the teens had recently lost her mother to epilepsy, and was very grateful to have an opportunity to understand more about that disease and how it manifests.
“I was blown away when the neuropathologist began cutting and showing us parts of the brain. Afterwards, we got to see pictures of the slides that were being used for research. This part was especially interesting because we got to see what happens to the brain when someone is afflicted with diseases like Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, and CTE,” said Pedro Castro, a teen who attended the tour.
In another initiative aimed at youth engagement, Boston University partnered with the Boston Health Commission on its Boston Area Health Education Center summer program, which is aimed at increasing diversity among Boston’s healthcare workers. Approximately 80 students from the program attended a health expo at the BU School of Medicine, where they had opportunities to engage in hands-on activities and interview health professionals about their backgrounds and skills.
At one table, BU alum Yevgeniy Maksimenko, MD, a captain in the US Air Force and intern in emergency medicine at Boston Medical Center, taught the students military tourniquet skills.
“Opportunites for this type of teaching are so important,” said Maksimenko. “When you think about things like the Boston Marathon bombing, you realize how critical it is for people to have these skills.”
At another station, BU medical students Daniella Sisniega and Steve Han, who are both members of the BUSM neurology interest group CORTEX, taught students the basics of giving a neurological exam, and then let the students practice the skills for themselves.
“This was a great event. I enjoy mentoring almost as much as I enjoy neurology,” joked Han.
After the activities fair, the students had an opportunity to sit in small groups and engage one on one with health professionals. One student was especially moved by a conversation he had with Adam Johnson, a fourth year medical student and former BAHEC program participant.
“My aunt had breast cancer. I never thought about being able to do something to help people like her,” the student remarked after talking with Johnson.
Boston University’s efforts toward youth STEM engagement echo a broader national movement aimed at developing stronger pathways for high school students, decreasing disparities related to STEM education, and increasing the United States’ ability to compete in a global market. For the students who participated in BU youth programs this summer, STEM opportunities can have a transformative impact.
“My experience at the brain bank made me so fascinated in learning about the brain that I’m now considering changing my major to neuroscience,” commented Castro. “This fall, I hope to sign up for a neuroscience course and see if it’s what I want to do in the future.”
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Nude protesters, stuffy attitudes don't faze buzzy Nina Ricci designer Peter Copping
Most designers would be outraged if nude protestors stormed the runway during the middle of their show. But when two topless women from an Ukrainian feminist group crashed the Nina Ricci show last month in Paris and had to be carried off the catwalk by security officers, Peter Copping took it all in stride.
"We've never ended up on the cover of the Daily Mail before," quipped Copping, a British designer who has breathed new life into the fabled French fashion house.
Since joining Nina Ricci a little more than three years ago, Copping has drawn attention to a label that had more or less fallen off the fashion radar screen by mixing the ethereal sensibility it is known for with couture detailing and at times a toughened-up attitude to add substance and a bit of flair.
For his first Houston visit, Neiman Marcus officials transformed the couture department into a jewel box to showcase the United States debut of the Nina Ricci spring 2014 collection — the very one that was on the Paris runways only a few short weeks ago. "The decor doesn't distract from the clothing," he said approvingly. "It works in harmony."
"Nina Ricci was always a very feminine house, very Parisian. That's still very important. I want to make it true to its roots."
As he sat down for an interview before meeting with Houston customers, I observed Copping's colorful woven loafers, which he purchased at the Bon Marché supermarket in Paris.
"I wore them the day of the (Nina Ricci) fashion show and Anna Wintour, who always comes backstage, said 'I love the shoes.' And I picked one of the shoes the model was wearing. She said, 'No, I mean your shoes.' That was quite a compliment."
For the Texas customer who is not as familiar with the brand, Copping explains it this way: "It is a French house, which was set up by Nina Ricci who, in fact, was Italian. But she lived her life in Paris. It existed from the late 1930s and it was always a very feminine house, very Parisian. That's still very important. I want to make it true to its roots."
Before Copping's arrival, the brand floundered with four designers in the previous decade, including the much ballyhooed Olivier Theyskens, whose designs drew raves from the fashion crowd but didn't translate into big sales.
"I think that one of the things is it feels like a good fit for me to be there," Copping said. "To some extent, I do what comes naturally to me. What's good in that respect is nothing feels too forced. So to do something that feels Parisian and French and feminine just feels natural to me."
Romantic menswear for women
For his spring 2014 collection, Copping looked to, of all things, 18th-century menswear.
"Thinking about how men used to dress, I wanted to go back to a period when they were very feminine and very romantic. So I looked at 18th-century clothing and a lot of that came through in the cuts of the coats and the jackets, the riding coats, where the volume would swing to the back and the shirts with bibs and skirts where the hemline was inspired by shirttails.
"I very much liked the idea of a pale collection and working around different tones of white. And knowing that if I did so much white, I had to be very rich in terms of texture. So the textures range from cotton poplin to wools and tweeds as well and sequins. In some of them you can find (different) fabrics in just one garment, a jacket that combines everything. Lace is very much a signature fabric for the house. It's very feminine and is just a fabric that I always like to use."
The collection took on a more glittery tone with skirts and tops embroidered with mirrors, jackets of golden tweed and gray gowns with pleated chiffon and lace insets.
Learning from Marc Jacobs
Prior to joining Nina Ricci, Copping worked for 12 years as Marc Jacob's top deputy at Vuitton. It was an "incredible experience, " Copping said. "What's great about (Jacobs) is he delegates a lot, so after quite a long period of working together he gave me the pre-collection to design and the cruise collection. And that was something I was responsible for. He even allowed me to be the person who communicated to the press on those collections.
"It really gave me a sense of confidence to realize there was a moment I would be able to move on and take over a (fashion) house."
"It really gave me a sense of confidence to realize there was a moment I would be able to move on and take over a (fashion) house. I also learned a lot about fabrics and really pushing what you do. And constantly posing yourself questions — Is this what I want? Can it still be better? Continuing to push things forward — always."
Jacobs recently left Vuitton, which leads me wonder would Copping be interested in the top job there? "I think to be honest they have someone lined up for that spot," he said. (Nicolas Ghesquière, who previously designed for Balenciaga, is widely rumored to be in line for the position.)
While in Houston, Copping found time for a private tour of the Menil Collection, a visit to the Asia Society Texas Center, dinner at Underbelly, and tea with Lynn Wyatt. "I've always been a fan of hers," he said. "When I was a college student and did an internship at Vuitton, that was at end of the '80s when she was traveling to Paris to buy haute couture. I remember coming into Saint Laurent and her being on the front row. I went into the audience and took a great photograph of her once. She was sitting next to Estee Lauder."
Another thing he noticed about women here. "In Houston they buy their clothes," he said, without expecting to "borrow" something to wear from a designer.

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CES 2016 saw two new LG handsets that are LG K10 and LG K7. US carrier T-Mobile is all set to launch LG K7. The affordable gadget packs 5-inch Display, qaud-core processor, 1.5GB RAM, Android v5.1 Lollipop OS. The smartphone sports low end features but supports 4G LTE connectivity. The carriers is availing the unit at an fordable price and also offers on contract too. The tagged price is around $140USD.
If you are looking for an affordable smartphone in US then you can add LG G7 to your list. LG K7 is an mid end gadget with entry level specs but supports 4G LTE. The unit is an affordable gadget available with T-Mobiles. The smartphone has also visited some other countries and now its US via T-Mobile.
As per the specs-sheet, the LG K7 sports 5.0-inch FWVGA display having a resolution of 480 x 854 pixels. The smartphone measures 143.6 x 72.5 x 8.9 mm and is running on Android v5.1 Lollipop OS.
On the hardware unit, the smartphone is powered by quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 210 processor clocked at 1.1 GHz. In terms of memory, the LG K7 is offered with 1.5GB of RAM, 8GB internal storage and supports expansion up to 32GB.
K7, on the imaging front sports 5MP primary camera with LED flash for videos and photos. There is a 5MP secondary camera for video chats and selfies. Connectivity-wise, the smartphone supports 4G LTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, microUSB v2.0, GPS, and 3.5mm audio jack. There is a Li-Ion 2125 mAh Removable battery for backup.
As per the pricing, the LG K7 is quoted for $139.99USD and can also be availed on 2 year installment plan paying just $5.84 every month. We will keep you updated upon further updates so stay tuned.
Though there is nothing out of the box in the handset yet its pretty interesting if you consider the price offered. It is available in White, Black, Gold and Titan (for the LTE model) color variants.


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Brag to your friends that you rode on the only remaining painlessly engineered Monorail in South America for a humid journey through the clouds above the harbor, out through Disney Desert Adventure, and to a stop in Downtown Ichabod Crane.
- If traveling with a small group, don't talk too much to someone you're uncomfortable around, because this train will definitely make it awkward.
- Minimum height 34".
- Expectant mothers may send their children on alone.
- During unfortunate weather, this train may become a water train.
- This train closes at dusk.
- Guests in wheelchairs will find this train particularly annoying.
- In a tiny room at the bottom of the Nemoland Monorail, there is a snake-charming area for cast members.
- If you refuse to stop screaming, you might be able to sit with the Nemoland Monorail's controller.
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Bruce Forciea is known for taking complex scientific concepts and making them easy to understand through engaging stories and simple explanations. He is an Amazon Best Selling Author and author of several books on healing and biology, along with science fiction thriller novels. His fiction writing draws on a diverse and eclectic background that includes touring and performing with a professional show, designing digital circuits, treating thousands of patients, and teaching. His stories include complex plots with unexpected twists and turns, quirky characters, and a reality very similar to our own. Dr. Forciea lives in
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Did you like science fiction growing up?
Yes, I grew up watching Saturday afternoon science fiction movies, the Twilight Zone and Outer Limits as well as reading a lot of science fiction books.
What is the first story in that genre you wrote, whether it is published or unpublished?
I wrote a short story about 15 years ago about the last days of Earth before the Sun dies. I later rewrote it and changed the plot to include 2 scientists who race to escape the dying Earth.
I ended up self-publishing it along with a collection of short stories in a free ebook, Anomalies of Reality, which is available on my website.
What is your favorite part of writing in this genre?
I love the pure escapism aspect of writing science fiction. There is something truly magical about creating a reality in which things you can only dream about exist.
Is there an author in this genre you most admire?
I learn something from everything I've read, some good, some not so good, so I don't have an all-time favorite. I did enjoy the stories of Michael Crichton however, but then I now enjoy some of the newer technothillers from the likes of Neil Stephenson and Ernest Cline.
What is up next for you?
I am researching a book in which a young adult female discovers she has the ability to heal others in the wake of an upcoming apocalypse. Right now, I'm researching locations and genetic engineering.
Do you have anything to add?
Just a big thank you for this interview and my readers. I sincerely hope they enjoy my stories.
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CCP is looking back over 2022 in EVE Online, with a special video and many stats on just what both the studio and the Capsuleer community accomplished.
Shortly after the release of the mid-season update for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2, the reports about technical problems are increasing.
Can you believe that almost a decade has passed since the publication of GTA 5?
Fortunately, the new GTA online Los Santos Drug Wars update is there and keeps the players busy.
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The Pokémon Go Community Day in January 2023 revolves around Shiny Igamaro, Brigaron and Bonuses – we have the guide for you.
EA has already done it again.
You have simulated the World Cup with the help of FIFA 23 and have already predicted the correct winner.
The simulation game Calico will be expanded this week with the Pawsome update with recipes and further content.
Kakao Games (CEO Cho Gye -hyun) foretelled a special program of ‘Ever Soul’, a mobile collectable RPG, which is being developed by Nine Arc (CEO Lee).
Kakao Games is ahead of the global launch of Ever Soul
At the beginning of the month, Electronic Arts and the developers of Criterion Games released the racing game Need for Speed Unbound for …
The vacuum cleaner company Dyson has announced a new headphone with integrated air purification.
The futuristic device is reminiscent of Scifi games and has a proud price.
Meinmmo looked at the first reactions to the mid-season update of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 and Warzone 2.

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The Boxtrolls: Slide ‘n’ Sneak PC is a platform game that can not miss in the collection of players who like a good challenge. In control of several characters beyond charismatics using cardboard boxes as clothing, your mission is to traverse the rooftops of an obscure town full of dangers.
The gameplay is fast and intuitive and, in fact, won’t surprise those accustomed with titles of the genre. That doesn’t mean that the game is bad, since the level of difficulty is well taken care of and there are several interesting challenges for people more dedicated.
The responsive controls, the possibility of driving several dolls at the same time and the long ramps that can be used to gain speed and then jump great distances add up many points when The Boxtrolls: Slide ‘n’ Sneak, which proves to be a Running quite dynamic and well polished.
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The cartoon-style visuals perfectly respect the artistic style of the animation “The Boxtrolls” in which the title is inspired by. All images are of quality, the scenarios are cute and, overall, the RED app Games won’t disappoint even the most demanding people.
The soundtrack partially macabre matches perfectly with the dark style of graphics and consolidates a great climate for gamers to remain totally focused. The effects of skipping, collisions and other actions are also excellent and very expressive.


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Did you know March is National Nutrition Month? Yeah, me either. So I'm so happy my good friends at NatureSweet Tomatoes clued me in! And what a better way to celebrate, than with my favorite tiny tomatoes!
In the spirit of National Nutrition Month, NatureSweet has launched its signature Glorys with all new packages. They are now 100% recyclable along with a re-sealable lid with ventilation holes in both the top and bottom of the container, making the rinse and storage process a breeze. Not to mention, they are even more sweet and delicious than ever before.
"NatureSweet is thrilled with the fresh new look and taste of our Glorys tomatoes. The unique packaging provides renewed function, visibility, and protection to ensure unrivaled freshness and taste, making them our tastiest Glorys ever." ~ Michael Joergensen, Vice President of Marketing
So, head to your local market today, head straight for the produce section and check out the glory that is NatureSweet tomatoes.
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Over 2,000 burglaries took place in Greater Manchester in August 2015 alone, so now is the time to take action and make sure that you aren’t a victim too as we approach the winter months.
New figures from The Co-operative Insurance show that household thefts soar by 38 per cent in winter. James Hillon, director of products at The Co-operative, said: “When the clocks change this coming weekend we are urging people to be more vigilant about home security.”
Breaking into a home or property for the purpose of burglary has also been shown as the second most perpetrated crime in...
A police helicopter hovered above the cemetery as an armed police convoy escorted the jewel thief to the cemetery where he has hidden his share of the £20m haul.
Danny Jones, 58, one of the Hatton Garden robbers, had complained in a letter to Sky News that his offer to reveal the hiding place had been ignored by Scotland Yard.
At midday on Thursday 15th October 2015, an armed convoy, with a police helicopter flying above it, took him from Belmarsh prison to Edmonton Cemetery in north London where the thief showed them where to dig.
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The co-ordinated arrests took place in Wrexham, Flintshire and other areas, after gold from Asian families were targeted in a string of burglaries over the past five months.
More than 100 officers from North Wales Police and others from Cheshire and Greater Manchester police forces were involved.
They searched a total of 18 addresses, with the majority in North Wales.
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Burglars may be using a range of symbols to determine which homes are worth targeting, residents have been warned.
Conwy council has published the symbols which show images of indicators including whether people were elderly, vulnerable, living alone or considered an "easy target".
Its trading standards will be on patrol to catch those marking houses.
Anyone who sees properties being marked is asked to call police on 101.
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A pensioner has been left so terrified by house raid in which he scrambled out of his upstairs bedroom window to get help; in fear, after waking to find two burglars ransacking his bedroom.
The 71-year-old yelled for help from the first floor ledge when the intruders struck in Platt Bridge, Wigan.
The victim was sleeping in his Southfield home at around 2.45pm on Friday afternoon, September 4, when he was startled by two masked men ransacking his bedroom.
They searched his room and stole his 20-year-old gold Rolex watch before leaving. It’s believed they drove off in a dark coloured Vauxhall Vectra;...


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I started my Basil from seed and they were doing great, now something is eating them. The plants outside and inside. One insect looks like a nat the other one has feelers out front and is very small and fast. What should I spray them with? Should I use bark around them?
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I cannot be certain about which insect may be eating your basil without seeing a sample of the injury, but my best guess is earwigs because this insect is a common pest on basil and many other garden plants. They feed at night. You may be able to determine if earwigs are the problem by checking your plants at night with a flashlight. Earwigs are elongate brown insects with a large pair of pincers on their tail end. Here is a link to an answer to a frequently asked question about earwig problems on the Utah Pests web page:
After reading the description of earwig injury you may be able to identify if this is the type of injury that you are seeing. If you feel that you are having other pest problems, you may want to submit a sample of the injury to your basil to the Utah Plant Pest Diagnostic Laboratory in Logan, UT. Here is a link to the UPPDL web page with instructions on how to submit a sample:
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Living the good life doesn't require a lot of money or even any faith. The Ten Golden Rules condenses the wisdom of the ancient Greeks into 10 memorable and easy-to-understand rules that, if lived by, can enable modern readers to have rich, meaningful lives.
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Beesd is a town in the Dutch province of Gelderland. It is a part of the municipality of Geldermalsen, and lies about 16 km west of Tiel. It is situated near the river Linge and has a railway station on the railway from Dordrecht to Geldermalsen.
In 2001, the town of Beesd had 3141 inhabitants. The built-up area of the town was 0.83 km², and contained 1185 residences. The statistical area "Beesd", which also can include the peripheral parts of the village, as well as the surrounding countryside, has a population of around 3650. There is a restored windmill in the town, De Vrijheid.
Until 1978, Beesd was a separate municipality.
- Abraham Kuyper, pastor, journalist, and Prime Minister of the Netherlands. Kuyper served as the pastor of the Reformed Church in Beesd from 1863-67.
- Statistics Netherlands (CBS), Bevolkingskernen in Nederland 2001. (Statistics are for the continuous built-up area).
- Statistics Netherlands (CBS), Statline: Kerncijfers wijken en buurten 2003-2005 Archived 2006-07-24 at WebCite. As of 1 January 2005.
- Bratt, James (1998), Abraham Kuyper: A Centennial Reader, Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, p. 8, retrieved 13 December 2019
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Janie Chang writes historical fiction with a personal connection, drawing from a family history with 36 generations of recorded genealogy. She grew up listening to stories about life in a small Chinese town in the years before the Second World War and tales of ancestors who encountered dragons, ghosts, and immortals.
Her first novel, THREE SOULS, was a finalist for the 2014 BC Book Prizes Ethel Wilson Fiction Prize; her second novel, DRAGON SPRINGS ROAD, was a Globe and Mail national bestseller. Both were nominated for the International Dublin Literary Award. Her third book, THE LIBRARY OF LEGENDS, released in May 2020, was nominated for the Evergreen Award and is a Globe and Mail national bestseller.
She is a graduate of The Writer’s Studio at Simon Fraser University. She was the founder and main organizer of Authors for Indies, a 100% volunteer-staffed event that promoted a national day of support by Canadian authors for Canada’s independent bookstores; the event ran from 2015 – 2017 and transitioned to Canadian Independent Bookstore Day which is organized by the Canadian Independent Booksellers Association.
Born in Taiwan, Janie has lived in the Philippines, Iran, Thailand, and New Zealand. She now lives in beautiful Vancouver, Canada.
ABOUT THE LIBRARY OF LEGENDS:
China, 1937. When Japanese bombs begin falling on the city of Nanking, nineteen-year-old Hu Lian and her classmates at Minghua University are ordered to flee. Lian and a convoy of students, faculty and staff must walk 1,000 miles to the safety of China’s western provinces, a journey marred by the constant threat of aerial attack. And it is not just the refugees who are at risk; Lian and her classmates have been entrusted with a priceless treasure: a 500-year-old collection of myths and folklore known as the Library of Legends.
Her family’s past has made Lian wary of forming attachments, but the students’ common duty to safeguard the Library of Legends forms unexpected bonds. Lian finds friendship and a cautious romance with the handsome and wealthy Liu Shaoming. But after one classmate is murdered and another arrested, Lian realizes she must escape from the convoy before a family secret puts her in danger. Accompanied by Shao and the enigmatic maidservant Sparrow, Lian makes her way to Shanghai, hoping to reunite with her mother.
During the journey, Lian learns of the connection between her two companions and a tale from the Library of Legends, The Willow Star and the Prince. This revelation comes with profound consequences, for as the ancient books travel across China, they awaken immortals and guardian spirits who embark on an exodus of their own, one that will change the country’s fate forever.
Based on true events, rich in Chinese history and lore, The Library of Legends is both an illuminating exploration of China’s recent past and an evocative tale of love, sacrifice, and the extraordinary power of storytelling.
Available for purchase here.
PRAISE AND RECOGNITION FOR THE LIBRARY OF LEGENDS:
“The Library of Legends is a gorgeous, poetic journey threaded with mist and magic about a group from a Chinese university who take to the road to escape the Japanese invasion of 1937 – only to discover that danger stalks them from within. Janie Chang pens pure enchantment!” — Kate Quinn, New York Times bestselling author of The Alice Network
“Janie Chang has beautifully melded history and the spirit world to create an adventurous love story for all of us readers who love books and who, in a perfect world, would do anything to save them.” — Lisa See, New York Times bestselling author of The Island of Sea Women and Snow Flower and the Secret Fan
“Chang expertly weaves mysticism and historical details, and sets up a cast of memorable characters. This will charm readers from the very first page.” — Publishers Weekly
“Janie Chang’s The Library of Legends is a delicious mix of history, myth, and romance. Chang deftly intertwines Chinese folklore and historical detail to create a magical, heartfelt read.” — Jean Kwok, New York Times bestselling author of Girl in Translation and Searching for Sylvie Lee
“Janie Chang’s The Library of Legends delivers stark historical truths on the tail of a shooting star. Absolutely enchanting.” — Ana Johns, bestselling author of The Woman in the White Kimono
“Love and fate entangle in a tender tale of star-crossed romance and scholarship. In The Library of Legends, Janie Chang whisks the reader on a journey of a lifetime, with the transportation of a university library of rare books across China. Based on Chang’s father’s own experience as a student-in-exile, it interweaves the pressures of war with a poignant saga of love lost and gained. Vibrant, rich, and moving, The Library of Legends brings an unusual true episode in Chinese history to shimmering, heartfelt life.” — Yangsze Choo, New York Times bestselling author of The Ghost Bride and The Night Tiger
“Janie Chang brings wartime China to life in The Library of Legends, imbuing her characters with the same epic qualities they find in the mythic figures that follow them on their journey to safety. Moving smoothly between historical fiction and magic realism, this is a beautifully written story of love, hope, and courage.” — Bryn Turnbull, author of The Woman Before Wallis
“Janie Chang has done it again with this story of an exodus of young students — treasured as China’s future — intermingled with an imaginary, unconventional departure of mystical beasts and legendary deities during a war that changes China forever. Evocative, unforgettable, The Library of Legends is truly out of this world!” — Weina Dai Randel, award-winning author of The Moon in the Palace
“Atmospheric and beautifully told, Janie Chang has woven a tale that tugs on the threads of China’s history and legend alike. Readers will find themselves immersed in this story of love amidst war, hope amidst sacrifice.” — Stephanie Marie Thornton, USA Today bestselling author of And They Called It Camelot
“The Library of Legends is a luminous and enthralling story set during a pivotal period in the making of modern China, and highlights the Chinese determination to preserve their culture by saving precious historical treasures at great sacrifice. The exploits of historical characters and ancient mythological beings are interwoven in a blend of wonder, courage, and suspense.” — Margaret George, New York Times bestselling author of The Splendor Before the Dark and Elizabeth I

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You can already guess which part ranked "great" for me. The dining part definitely made a huge impression... to my stomach!
I wasn't sure how it would taste. Movies are all about acting... so it was a risk. I hate wasting food and if the end result isn't as I expected, I'd be very disappointed! But, after cooking this... I understood... Julia wasn't acting ... it was rich, creamy and just a really beautiful dish.
I think everyone should cook it, eat it and find out for themselves how great of a dish this is. It's a typical Italian dish. It wasn't made to be complicated... it was made for you to taste each and every component of the dish and how each complements the others.
Tip 1: Use as many or as less cherry tomatoes. My husband loves how it bursts in his mouth, to think that he doesn't like tomatoes.
Tip 2: Add the basil towards the end of your cooking. Basil is one of the herbs that has lighter oil, which means if you add it earlier in the cooking, its flavour would be lost among the crowd.
Tip 3: I haven't used chicken or beef in this dish but I bet it would taste good too.
Tip 4: You can use guanciale or lardon instead of pancetta. It's just easier for me to find pancetta in the supermarket so that's why I prefer to use it.
Tip 5: Of course, if you want to use a different pasta, say a Bucatini, a spaghetti-like thicker version with holes in the middle, it's up to you. Pasta and sauces are partners. Thick sauces call for thick pastas, thin sauces call for delicate pastas.
1 tablespoon Olive Oil
227 grams or 8 oz pancetta
2 large onions, diced 1/2 inch
4 cloves of garlic, minced
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
4-cans (227 grams or 8 oz) tomato sauce
15 cherry tomatoes optional
500 grams spaghetti
1/2 cup grated Parmigiano Reggiano plus extra for garnish
Fresh basil leaves, sliced
Cook spaghetti in a large pot of well salted water. Cook it 2 minutes less than what the package states. Drain and set aside making sure you reserve 2 cups of pasta water for later use.
Heat the oil in a large saucepan. Add the pancetta and saute over low heat until it is brown and crispy, about 15-20 minutes. Remove pancetta and set aside.
Bring the pan to medium heat, add garlic, onions and pepper flakes. Season with salt. Cook the onions until it's transluscent, starting to turn golden and the aroma starts whafting through the air, about 10-15 minutes.
Add the sauce 2/3 of pancetta and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer the sauce for about 25 mins. Adjust the salt, as needed. Reserve 3 ladlefuls of the sauce for later use. In the last 5 minutes of simmering, add cherry tomatoes. If the sauce becomes too thick, add some pasta water until your desired consistency.
Add the drained pasta to the remaining pot of sauce. Add cheese, drizzle with olive oil and toss well to ensure the flavours are married well. If the coating is too thick, add more sauce. It should be a balanced coating.
Serve on individual bowls, sprinkle additional parmegiano cheese, basil and divide the remaining pancetta on each bowl. Make sure each bowl has a cherry tomato or two. Cherry tomatoes will still be whole but once it's in your mouth, it bursts into a sweet flavour that works so well with the sauce and pasta.
Enjoy your Spaghetti All'Amatriciana, pasta in a creamy tomato and cheese sauce with a fresh flavour of basil and a good side of spcicy kick.
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In the event the person experienced an injury because of the carelessness of another person, it is a great decision that you walk with a lawyer who specialized in personal injury. The personal injury lawyers are available to help their clients who acquired injuries because of the negligence of another individual or business. Most of the time, these claims include assault, workplace injuries, medical malpractice, slips and falls and car accidents. In addition, they can be filed when the consumer products have defects and led to a physical injury. In a personal injury claim, an individual can seek for financial damages basing on the degree of injury, be it emotional, physical or both. The personal injury claims cover other things such as loss of work due to injuries or loss of wages because of the accident.
Keep in mind that not all lawyers specialize in personal injury litigation. It is vital that you look for a lawyer who specialize not just in personal injury litigation, but in a certain injury as well in Oficina de Patiño. During the litigation, the insurance firms have their own set of lawyers who are entirely knowledgeable when it comes to the laws of personal injury. As a result, it is equally crucial for the injured party or consumer to hire a lawyer who is equally knowledgeable as well. Experienced lawyers who specialized in a certain injury will be able to make use of this knowledge as well as their resources to manage the law suit.
In addition, these lawyers will have an access to medical professionals who will aid in strengthening the case. They must have the access to legal cases that are the same with yours. Getting ready for a personal injury case can take some time. You will necessitate to hire a personal injury lawyer who is equipped to relieve the stress and burden of waiting by means of filing the needed motions, amassing statements from witnesses and manage the discovery process.
For all the various kinds of these personal injury cases, there are certain lawyers to manage them, the best among them is the Abogado de accidentes automovilísticos en McAllen. The medical malpractice law is the best example. This kind of law is incredibly intricate and so specialized. As a result, it is vital to look for a lawyer who specializes in a certain injury. Brain injury and spinal cord injury are very complicated areas that will require a lawyer who only concentrates on these kinds of injuries.
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ALBANY — Two days after an oversized Ford Excursion limousine careened off a Schoharie highway in early October, killing 20 people, the limo company’s operator, Nauman Hussain, met with a squadron of federal and state investigators at a State Police office in Latham.
The attendees included law enforcement investigators who were building a criminal case against 29-year-old Hussain, who has since been charged with homicide for his actions leading up to the nation’s deadliest transportation incident in nearly a decade.
Jonathan B. Nicastro, a chief motor carrier investigator for the state Department of Transportation, attended the meeting and, to the surprise of some who were there, summed up his agency’s repeated dealings with the troubled limousine company.
“We’ve been treating you with kid gloves,” Nicastro told Hussain that afternoon, according to an attendee, who is not authorized to comment and so spoke on condition of anonymity.
Nicastro’s comment was an apparent reference to three DOT inspections that led to multiple citations being issued to Hussain’s company. (See timeline below) Prestige Limousine had continued renting out the ill-fated Ford limousine despite serious mechanical defects, including faulty brakes that were apparently never repaired and that remain a focus of the ongoing crash investigation.
State officials have defended their enforcement efforts against the company, but Nicastro’s alleged remark highlights a gap in the agency’s practices: For years, the state has failed to impose serious penalties or seek criminal charges against operators who violate the law, including those who ignore directives to take unsafe passenger vehicles off the road.
(On Sunday, after the Times Union's story was published, a DOT spokesman said that Nicastro denied making the comment.)
A Times Union analysis of federal transportation safety data and state audits dating back to 2003 indicates the state has also routinely failed to verify that repairs have been made to passenger or other commercial vehicles that were ordered out of service for serious safety violations.
New York’s most recent commercial vehicle safety plan — a document that’s filed annually with the federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration — acknowledges that its “repair verifications are not being conducted consistently.” The report indicates that in 2017 the agency ordered more than 10,000 vehicles out of service for safety violations but had only verified that the repairs were made in less than 1 percent of those vehicles.
The state’s goal for 2018, the report said, was to increase that rate to 5 percent, and “focus primarily on those with the most serious equipment violations.”
DOT’s acting commissioner, Paul A. Karas, declined requests to be interviewed for this story.
In response to written questions from the Times Union submitted over the past two weeks, DOT spokesman Joseph Morrissey characterized New York’s commercial vehicle enforcement program as one of the best in the nation, and defended the agency’s efforts to crack down on Prestige Limousine.
“Three notices of violation were issued to Prestige for failure to comply,” Morrissey said. “The company neither corrected the problems nor appeared at hearings to dispute the problems. As a result, we fined the company in their absence.”
Morrissey would not specify how much the company was fined or when any fine was imposed.
But the Times Union has confirmed that last April, Hussain — whose father, Shahed Hussain, owns the company — wrote a check to the state for $700 after he was fined for failing to appear before a DOT administrative law judge. The hearing was apparently scheduled as a result of a March inspection in which a DOT investigator found numerous safety violations, including bad brakes, on the 2001 Ford Excursion involved in the fatal crash. The investigator had ordered the vehicle taken out of service.
“The state of New York appears to not be hitting these companies that hard,” said a motor vehicle safety investigator who reviewed the data at the request of the Times Union but is not authorized to comment publicly. “Considering how large New York is, and how many limo companies there are, the fines issued amount to 2 one-thousandths (0.002) of the national total. Lots of other states are going after them and taking money. New York is not.”
The condition of the Ford Excursion’s brakes is a critical element of the ongoing criminal investigation. A person briefed on the statement of a witness said that moments before the crash, the limousine had pulled to the side of Route 30. The limousine was rolling slowly forward on the shoulder, the witness told investigators, but its backup lights and audible warning signal were both on. The witness continued driving down Route 30 and had stopped at the intersection of Route 30A when the limousine, its motor roaring like a jet engine, descended the hill at a high rate of speed.
The limo driver, Scott T. Lisinicchia, swerved to avoid the witness’ vehicle, and the limo careened across the intersection, striking and killing two bystanders before crashing into a ditch. The 18 people inside the vehicle, including Lisinicchia, were killed from the force of the impact, authorities said.
In June, the state cashed Hussain’s $700 check, which was less money than it cost to rent the limousine for an outing. There is no indication that investigators followed up to verify that the vehicle had been taken off the road or that the brakes were repaired.
Lisinicchia had been pulled over by a state trooper in August after he dropped off 11 passengers in Saratoga Springs in the same Ford Excursion. He wasn’t ticketed, but received a citation for driving the oversized vehicle without a proper license. Hussain’s company was also cited — the second time since March — for its continued failure to have the vehicle properly registered with the U.S. Department of Transportation. The vehicle also lacked at least two required stickers that should have displayed the carrier’s name and U.S. DOT number.
The trooper allowed Lisinicchia to drive the vehicle to a nearby lot on Weibel Avenue where the company often parked its three limousines. A State Police report obtained by the Times Union indicates Martin Duffy, a DOT investigator, showed up at the scene; it’s unclear whether he conducted an additional inspection or took further action that day.
Ten days later, a DOT investigator returned to the Weibel Avenue lot and conducted a “random inspection” of the Ford Excursion. The inspection again documented multiple safety violations, including problems with the brakes, no proof of inspection and defective emergency exits. The September inspection report also cited a “failure to correct defects noted on previous inspection report” in March.
The report noted that the Excursion had logged more than 1,200 miles since it had been ordered out of service six months earlier.
“We need to reiterate that Prestige did not have authority to operate for-hire passenger services (in New York),” said Morrissey, the state DOT spokesman. The agency “barred the vehicle from being used by ordering it to be placed out of commercial service and fined the operators — one of whom has already been charged with criminally negligent homicide. They operated this vehicle in direct violation of the law.”
RELATED: Read inspection reports obtained by the Times Union.
The state did not conduct what is known as a compliance review of the company. During such reviews, investigators check a carrier’s drivers’ records and hours of service, examine drug and alcohol testing results and audit vehicle maintenance records.
State officials said that last year the DOT conducted more than 840 compliance reviews of motor carriers, including 453 passenger-vehicle operators. They did not reveal how many of those 453 reviews included limousines.
“New York state DOT utilizes some of the most rigorous inspection standards in the country,” Morrissey said. “New York is one of only a handful of states that does a comprehensive semi-annual inspection program of school buses, motor coaches and limousines with the capacity of 11 or more people. More than 120,000 of these inspections are done every year. This is on top of our random inspection program. New York is one of the leading states in the nation in performing roadside inspections of passenger-carrying vehicles.”
Indeed, New York’s more than 40 DOT investigators, along with specially trained state troopers, conduct a relatively high number of roadside and random inspections that often lead to citations and tickets. But the Times Union analysis suggests the state falls short in following up and insuring that those operators have corrected safety violations before returning drivers or vehicles to the road.
For instance, the state’s commercial vehicle safety plan indicates that, in 2017, the DOT’s goal was to investigate just 60 carriers that had failed to certify they made repairs to vehicles that had been ordered out of service due to serious safety problems. Another agency policy is to conduct those reviews — which can include vehicle inspections and a review of the company’s driver records and business practices — only after a carrier has failed at least three times to certify that violations were corrected.
That practice drew the attention of the motor vehicle safety investigator consulted by the Times Union.
“When we have passenger-carrying commercial vehicles with serious defects, especially brake defects, it should either be immediate proof of repair or immediate suspension of your authority to do business,” the investigator said. “Had the state heeded previous warnings concerning its lack of a stringent repair verification system, as well as its lack of strong enforcement mechanisms for those companies who willfully choose not to make repairs, this tragedy could have potentially been avoided.”
The criticism of the state’s failure to verify that motor carrier companies have repaired serious mechanical defects is not new.
Under federal and state laws, motor carrier companies in New York that receive out-of-service citations for a vehicle that is deemed unsafe to be on the road must certify within 15 days that the repairs have been made.
But in 2014, a state comptroller’s audit that reviewed DOT records from 2008 to 2013 found the agency did not closely monitor whether companies had certified that defects cited during inspections had been fixed. The audit noted that almost 40 percent of the companies never submitted written certifications to DOT attesting that repairs for out-of-service violations were completed. For companies that did submit the certifications, more than 25 percent were late.
The state audit also found instances when motor carrier operators falsely certified they had made repairs.
“Carriers are less likely to make necessary repairs and avoid repeated out-of-service violations if they know the penalties for such behavior will be the same as for less serious infractions. These carriers knowingly placed the public at potential risk by operating vehicles that had already been identified as having serious defects, and in some cases misrepresented that these defects had been repaired.”
— 2014 Comptroller's audit report
The auditors recommended that DOT deploy a system of “progressive enforcement,” noting that violators typically were issued only a traffic citation. There is no indication that DOT implemented such a system.
RELATED: Highlights from the audit reports.
Nor were the 2014 audit findings the first such warning. In a 2003 audit, the comptroller’s office uncovered similar shortfalls at DOT involving its truck inspection program. That audit found the certification-of-repairs reports received by the agency were often late or undated, and would simply be “banded together and placed on shelves without a means to track them.”
Lee Kindlon, the attorney for Prestige Limousine and Nauman Hussain, said the apparent breakdowns in the state's lack of follow-up are revealing.
"From day one, we've had two contentions: the state has an explicit interest in deflecting blame and we should wait for all of the facts to come in before any judgments were made," Kindlon said. "This information only bolsters what we've been saying."
In its written responses to questions last week, DOT touted what it said is an aggressive vehicle inspection enforcement program — including a semi-annual inspection program for passenger carriers — and noted the agency conducts thousands of “safety audits” that examine companies that are seeking permission to do business as carriers, including limousine companies.
“This review helps keep unsafe operators off the road in the first place — which means we are weeding out bad actors before it gets to the point where the (Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration) needs to issue an acute-critical investigation directive,” said Morrissey.
The agency declined to detail its complete enforcement history with Prestige Limousine.
“DOT is not releasing any information that may compromise the ongoing criminal investigation,” Morrissey said.
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On a Monday, it's MORNING EDITION from NPR News. I'm Steve Inskeep.
RENEE MONTAGNE, HOST:
And I'm Renee Montagne.
Over the weekend, two very different approaches to campaigning by President Obama and Mitt Romney.
INSKEEP: The Republican challenger was mostly out of sight, preparing for next month's presidential debates. Romney did, however, appear on Sunday morning TV shows and we'll have more on that in a moment.
Now that the Democratic convention is over, polls show President Obama pulling ahead of Mitt Romney, not by so much, but the change did show up in several surveys. Let's talk about that and more with Cokie Roberts, who joins us most Mondays.
Cokie, good morning.
COKIE ROBERTS, BYLINE: Hi, Steve.
INSKEEP: Any surprise in the polls over the weekend?
Daytime TV kicks off a new season this week. In the lineup are some new talk shows featuring big names, including Katie Couric, Ricki Lake and comedian and radio host Steve Harvey. TV critic Eric Deggans says they are all chasing after the elusive holy grail of daytime television - the audience that Oprah Winfrey left behind.
ERIC DEGGANS: Remember when Katie Couric sat behind the anchor desk at the CBS Evening News?
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KATIE COURIC: Recession fear caused the Dow to plunge...
The owners of the Star Princess cruise ship say that they have new video evidence that proves they are not responsible for ignoring a stranded fishing vessel 100 miles off the coast of South America in March.


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Q and A with Change Grow Live
Change, Grow, Live works with various groups across Leeds that are affected by various issues such as drugs, homelessness and antisocial behaviour. The charity tells us more…
Could you tell us what your Leeds Community Foundation Project involves?
The Leeds Street Outreach Service works with people who are rough sleeping, at risk of rough sleeping and who beg, to move away from the streets and access appropriate support services.
Project workers aim to engage with people through assertive outreach and can support with accessing, questions or concerns about various issues such as accommodation.
Why is this support so vital, and what would happen if this support didn’t exist?
We can only offer service users this type of support IF we have been able to secure funds, this can be lengthy process and there are times we haven’t been able to support a service user due to a lack of funding. By offering immediate support such as a cup of coffee, a travel ticket or a mobile phone we have been able to empower service users to make changes.
Can you share a rewarding moment from the project?
An example of the support we have provided is that of a young male who was found rough sleeping last December. We were able to provide immediate support and since that time he has moved forward with his life, reconnected with his family and made great strides.
What made you apply for a Foundation grant and what difference has this funding made?
Funding is tremendously important for our service, the biggest benefit has been being able to offer service users immediate support. By providing a cup of coffee, a travel ticket or a mobile phone we have been able to empower service users to make changes and positive choices.

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The righteous shall flourish like the palm tree: he shall grow like a cedar in Lebanon. (Ps. 92:12 KJV)
A tree is often used in Scriptures as a figure to describe our lives, as in the scripture above, where it says our lives will flourish like a palm tree.
Two key traits characterize the life of a flourishing tree: its leaves and its fruit. The leaves of a thriving tree are always green and never dry. The tree also bears fruit in due season. A struggling tree has dry leaves and fails to bring forth fruit, usually because of the absence of water. God’s Word has decreed that your spiritual life, health, finances, and family would always be green! You will bear spiritual fruit as well as physical fruit. You are born to be ever green and fruitful!
Meditation gets the Word into our spirits (hearts) as we ponder and mutter upon it. Take a moment to get the Word above deep down inside you.
Thank the Lord for His Word that has decreed your family, business, spiritual life, and ministry to always be green!
ACT ON THE WORD!
Are you flourishing? You keep your life ever green and fruitful by planting yourself by the river of water! You abide in His Word. Pay attention to God’s Word, and keep feeding on the Word and doing it. That’s how you abide in Him and keep yourself by the water of life! If you are dry in any area of your life, look for the Word of God in that area, and start DOING what it says today!
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| Lewis Gaylord Clark|
| Literary magazine|
Charles Fenno Hoffman
| Washington Irving, Francis Parkman, James Russell Lowell|
The Knickerbocker, or New-York Monthly Magazine, was a literary magazine of New York City, founded by Charles Fenno Hoffman in 1833, and published until 1865. Its long-term editor and publisher was Lewis Gaylord Clark, whose "Editor's Table" column was a staple of the magazine.
The circle of writers who contributed to the magazine and populated its cultural milieu are often known as the "Knickerbocker writers" or the "Knickerbocker Group". The group included such authors as William Cullen Bryant, Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, Oliver Wendell Holmes, James Russell Lowell and many others.
The Knickerbocker was devoted to the fine arts in particular with occasional news, editorials and a few full-length biographical sketches. The magazine was one of the earliest literary vehicles for communication about the United States' "vanishing wilderness." As such, The Knickerbocker may be considered one of the earliest proto-environmental magazines in the United States.
The Knickerbocker Wikipedia
Charles Fenno Hoffman was the founding editor of The Knickerbocker in 1833, though he helmed only three issues. Lewis Gaylord Clark bought the magazine in April 1834 and served as editor until 1861. By 1840, The Knickerbocker was the most influential literary publication of its time. The year before, Washington Irving had reluctantly joined the staff at a salary of $2,000 a year and would stay on staff until 1841. Irving disliked magazine work, specifically because of its monthly deadlines and space constraints. However, in his "Geoffrey Crayon" persona, he justified his choice in his debut issue: "I am tired... of writing volumes... there is too much preparation, arrangement, and parade... I have thought, therefore, of securing to myself a snug corner in some periodical work, where I might, as it were, loll at my ease in my elbow chair."
The circle of writers who contributed to the magazine and populated its cultural milieu are often known as the "Knickerbocker writers" or the "Knickerbocker Group". The group included such authors as William Cullen Bryant, James Kirke Paulding, Gulian Crommelin Verplanck, Fitz-Greene Halleck, Joseph Rodman Drake, Robert Charles Sands, Lydia M. Child, Nathaniel Parker Willis, and Epes Sargent. Other writers associated with the group include Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, Oliver Wendell Holmes, James Russell Lowell, Bayard Taylor, George William Curtis, Richard Henry Stoddard, Elizabeth Clementine Stedman, John Greenleaf Whittier, Horace Greeley, James Fenimore Cooper, Fitz Hugh Ludlow and Frederick Swartwout Cozzens. The Knickerbocker was one of the earliest publications of its type to pay its contributing writers.
The magazine was published under various titles, including:The Knickerbacker: or, New-York monthly magazine, from January through June 1833
The Knickerbocker: or, New-York monthly magazine, from 1833 through 1862
The Knickerbocker monthly: a national magazine, from 1863 through February 1864
The American monthly knickerbocker, from March through December 1864
The American monthly, from January through June 1865
The Fœderal American monthly, from July through October 1865
At the time, "Knickerbocker" was a term for Manhattan's aristocracy.
Knickerbocker was also an imaginary personage created by Washington Irving to promote his new book at the time, A History of New-York from the Beginning of the World to the End of the Dutch Dynasty. The work was a satire of both history books and the politics of the time. Irving published the work in 1809 under the pseudonym "Diedrich Knickerbocker." Prior to the release of his book though, Irving placed a series of missing person adverts in New York newspapers concerning Diedrich Knickerbocker, convincing the public that he was a legitimate historian. However, though people soon realized it was a hoax, Diedrich Knickerbocker became a much-loved character and legend for those of the city of New York. He is also the namesake of the New York basketball team, The Knicks.
Knickerbacker Magazine was started in January 1833 with its first issue containing a supposed conversation with Diedrich Knickerbocker. In the interview he “readily forgave the liberty taken with his name in consideration of our having restored it to its ancient spelling.” This refers to the change from Knickerbocker to Knickerbacker. However, the second issue was published with the title changed to Knickerbocker including another conversation with Diedrich Knickerbocker in which he says "I wish thee to restore my name to its original spelling as it stands in my celebrated History; so as fortune has given immortal glory to what some would consider a discreditable mistake I will even take it as it came and add the 'O' to the end of time."
The Knickerbocker was devoted to the fine arts in particular with occasional news and editorials. Full-length biographical sketches were also printed on such artists as Gilbert Stuart, Hiram Powers, Horatio Greenough, and Frederick Styles Agate.
According to environmental historian, Roderick Nash, The Knickerbocker was one of the earliest literary vehicles for communication about the United States' "vanishing wilderness", including serialized articles by Thomas Cole and Francis Parkman, Jr. As such, The Knickerbocker may be considered one of the earliest proto-environmental magazines in the United States. The Knickerbocker printed the earliest-known reference to the joke "Why did the chicken cross the road?"
In the early 1800s, the Reverend Edward Hitchcock came across a set of what appeared to him to be giant bird tracks. These later turned out to be reptile tracks, however they nonetheless inspired him to write a poem entitled "The Sandstone Bird" involving the reanimation of a great sandstone bird by a female mystic. Later published in The Knickerbocker by Hitchcock, under the pseudonym Poetaster, this is widely believed to have been the first ichnological poem.
Eric Kaufman, a professor of politics commented in his paper on "American Naturalistic Nationalism" that the "naturalistic aesthetic first took root among writers in New England and New York. These intellectuals, connected by New York literary periodicals like Knickerbocker Magazine ... responded in several ways to the new naturalistic sensibility" the influence of which can be seen in many of their published works.
Some famous works first published in The Knickerbocker that have influenced environmental thought include:The Oregon Trail, by Francis Parkman - An 1846 story of exploring the West published in 21 installments. It portrays heroic frontiersmen, struggling immigrants, and savage Native Americans. Though it is a romantic work, Parkman does not shy from the violence of the frontier, providing his audience a more realistic view of the frontier than some of his contemporaries. However, he does place emphasis on the beauty of the conquered nature over the wild.
"Scalp-Hunter," by Francis Parkman - A short story of 1845, chronicling the young Parkman's experiences in the American wilderness. The story contains frenzied hunting scenes, dangerous rock climbing and his daring ascent of a steep, crumbling ravine. The story romanticized nature, transforming harrowing experiences into wilderness adventures.
"Hints on Human Nature," by One of the People (anonymous) - December 1845 piece that compared humans with animals. It suggested that "man shares many of his intellectual and social capabilities with the lower animals. the beaver also laid up stores, the ants also established communities and governments. It was, furthermore the nature of all animals to love, hate, sorrow and rejoice. There were differences to be sure. If dogs and men alike stole, dogs did not pray to their Maker nor take his name in vain since man did both, it was fair to concede that he possessed a conscience...and the general anti-intellectualism of the piece was reflected in the remark that little could be learned about human nature from books or schools or even colleges."
Wolfert's Roost, by Washington Irving - A collection of short stories and essays, reprinted in a single volume in 1855, covering a variety of topics including: man's relationship with the land, man's relationship with man and the natural society. This work is the result of Irving's travels and research across the country and his portrayal of the beautiful nature he saw. It has been said however, that this work is rather simplistic and fails to provide any true analysis of the environment.
"Prometheus," by James Russell Lowell, among the first American poets to rival the popularity of British poets. This poem "proclaims the perfectibility of the human and the supremacy of Beauty" and thus reveals a Transcendentalist influence. The relative simplicity and fluidity of his writing style appealed to families as well as professionals. The work provided readers with a contemporary view of nature through the lens of a classical text.
"Sicilian Scenery and Antiquities," by Thomas Cole - A sketch of an Italian rural landscape where Cole vacationed. This article, published in 1844, presents the Sicilian landscape through a painter's eyes and is in a way an explanation of his painting on the same subject. It is a romantic portrayal of nature with hints of human influence that showed readers the beauty of the natural landscape, but also emphasizes the inextricably intertwined past and futures of man and nature.
"Mocha Dick: The White Whale of the Pacific," by Jeremiah Reynolds - The inspiration for Melville's most famous creation, Moby Dick which recounted the capture of a giant white sperm whale that had become infamous among whalers for its violent attacks on ships and their crews. The meaning of the name itself is quite simple: the whale was often sighted in the vicinity of the island of Mocha, and "Dick" was merely a generic name like "Jack" or "Tom."


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Trinity’s plans to build its new business school will cost €12.5 million more than anticipated. This increase, largely due to market pressures driving up construction costs and IT costs, will bring the overall cost of the development from €70 million to €82.5 million.
At a meeting of the College Board in June, project sponsor, Prof Gerard Lacey, outlined an updated plan for the development, informing members that market pressures have led to marked increases in construction and IT costs since the project was first announced in 2013. Lacey also explained that uncertainty remained over the cost of the demolition of the Simon Perry Building.
In an email statement to The University Times, Lacey emphasised that this increase was always a possibility, noting that “building contracts are not fixed and additional costs do occur”.
However, a variety of funding options are being explored by the College in order to bear the cost of this increase. Trinity’s Chief Financial Officer, Ian Matthews, expressed confidence at that meeting of Board that the extra funding could be raised from philanthropic donations and commercialisation opportunities. Lacey added that “the increase in the funding envelope has been assisted by very generous donations from alumni and other supporters”.
Despite these reassurances, the scale of the increase has prompted the College to reassess the cost of other capital investment projects that feature in its €295 million capital investment strategy, outlined in Trinity’s 2014-2019 Strategic Plan.
Plans for the construction of the new business school were announced in November 2013, with a proposed completion date in 2017. However, the rejection of the original plans by Dublin City Council in 2015, who criticised certain architectural features of the building as unsuitable, delayed the project by 18 months at an estimated cost of €150,000 per month. However, these costs are expected to stay within the original €70 million budget.
The development is now expected to be completed in 2018, after the final designs were approved by Dublin City Council in August of last year. The six-storey building will house a 600-seat auditorium and a 140-seat lecture theatre. The building will also feature a number of smaller classrooms, a roof garden and a dedicated entrepreneurship and innovation hub, which will house the undergraduate business incubator programme Launchbox.
The adjacent Pearse St buildings will be refurbished to provide student accommodation, providing an additional 24 beds. Construction has begun already and is currently taking on the site of the now-demolished Luce Hall.
The Simon Perry Building, which houses some functions of the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, will also be demolished in the near future. Trinity’s new Engineering, Energy and Environmental Institute (E3) will incorporate some of the functions of the building and will house computer science, natural sciences and engineering students.
Writing in The University Timesthis week, the Provost, Patrick Prendergast, said the new campus will “put Ireland at the forefront of research and education that will forge the solutions to some of the world’s most pressing problems”.


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While we await the news of a UK launch date for Amazon's highly-publicised Kindle eBook, the latest news for book lovers today is that Amazon has purchased used books specialist AbeBooks.
Amazon has shifted more Kindles than it originally expected over the last nine months, with TechCrunch claiming that the company has shifted some 240,000 to date with an estimated revenue of between $86-96 million dollars.
While we await to hear more on Kindle's UK launch and the rumoured 'Kindle 2.0' hardware that is said to be currently in development, it's clear that Amazon is also not turning its back on the immense market for used books online.
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Amazon has bought Canadian used books specialists AbeBooks, the superb service beloved of bookworms worldwide, which claims to list over 110 million new, used, rare, and out-of-print books.
"The staff and the team here will remain in place," said Hannes Blum, CEO of AbeBooks, in an interview, following the announcement of the groundbreaking deal.
Blum claims that the Amazon deal will allow AbeBooks to "expand its offerings and introduce new features."
According to Amazon, the new features will "enhance the book buying and selling experience". TechRadar will bring you more details as soon as we hear more on the deal.


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JEROME FRANK, a mid-20th-century legal thinker, is said to have claimed that justice is a function of what the judge had for breakfast. Don’t let their black robes, serious miens and pledges of fealty to the law fool you, Mr Frank warned: judicial decisions are not cool applications of objective legal principles. Rather, they are manifestations of personal predilections and biases. Justice Owen Tagu delivered a political speech coined as a judgement when he acquitted Wicknell Chivayo. If Justice Tagu was not a judge his utterances during the delivering of the judgement would have been inappropriate, ‘idiotic’ and ‘ludicrous’ he made comments towards the state accusing the state of having a punitive prosecution which was politically biased. To say that there was an underhand suggests that our state lacks dignity and is mafia style operation. This was way out of line and indeed requires corrections.
The court descended in the arena and it made its judgement to be clouded by the dust of the players in the arena. The convention that judges should not be criticised because it undermines confidence in the rule of law has endured here and in many other countries. But where judges wonder in the field which is not theirs they surely invite the wrath of the rational thinking people.
The rulings a judge makes can arouse strong feelings, and there are occasions when a judge’s rulings might lead a reasonable person to question whether that judge would be able to be impartial in handling any subsequent proceedings involving the same parties. . because a judge’s rulings cannot normally be shown to have be attributable to an “extrajudicial source,” and can only in the rarest circumstances evidence the requisite degree of favouritism or antagonism when no extrajudicial source is involved, such rulings alone almost never constitute a valid basis for a disqualification motion.
The same is true of a judge’s comments. The Code of Judicial Conduct admonishes judges to be courteous to litigants, observe proper decorum, and to be cautious and circumspect in their choice of language. Nevertheless, judicial bias will not ordinarily be presumed on the basis of a judge’s random remarks – particularly when they were made inside the courtroom. .but these comments usually demonstrate that the judge has formed a fixed opinion with regard to the ultimate merits of the matter pending before him.
As for judicial conduct, a judge is expected to maintain a calm and impartial demeanour; and, generally, to avoid any action that might suggest bias or favouritism toward any of the parties. However, the fact that a judge has been appointed to the bench does not obligate him to abdicate human emotion; nor is he compelled to behave as if he were an umpire or referee who must remain mute until a party calls upon him for a ruling. A judge generally has the power to direct a trial along recognized lines of procedure, in any manner reasonably calculated to bring about a just result; and he may take all steps reasonably necessary to ensure the orderly progress of the trial, and the orderly administration of justice – including participating in the conduct of the trial itself. Thus, the discretionary actions a judge takes to control a proceeding pending before him must be seen to be fair. Especially where the judge comments in a judgement his words become a lasting impression.
Tagu’s comments have re-ignited the debate over whether judges are held sufficiently accountable when there are questions around their competence, impartiality and equality of treatment. This issue attests to the increasing significance of the empirical study of judges and judicial decisions. The comments by the judge is the latest in a cataract of judgements that show that the political biases of judges, and other legally irrelevant characteristics of judges (such as political inclination and reason ), influence the reasoning patterns of judges and the outcomes of cases. The right of a defendant to a fair trial is an essential feature of any criminal justice system that respects the rule of law and, as such, is inscribed in the majority of modern-day constitutions. In countries with representative governments, criminal trials are typically decided by juries drawn from the local population in a manner intended to create representative participation in the legal system analogous to that in the political system. Zimbabwe follows a system where the deciding powers is vested in the judge with the belief that he is fair and will not wonder into politics. The latter practice has become increasingly controversial in light of the surge of corruption cases committed by those who were friends of those still controlling the judiciary.
Judge Tagu in a judgement he made a ruling that “apart from being suggestive of a skirmish, a mere witch hunt and a fishing expedition it tells more of a hidden hand or mala fides intention in the institution of the criminal proceedings brought about by state in the circumstances” the judge accused the state for being controlled by an under hand. In effect the judge rubbishes the whole prosecution to be a mafia run by a godfather. These diabolic comments are toxic and bring disrepute to the prosecution at large and the state in particular. This comment in itself is a statement which is coined by the defence attorney and not by learned respected judge. We have hoped that the sanctity and straightness of judges may provide a basis for popular legitimacy, the integrity of any justice system ultimately depends on how close it comes to achieving the abstract promise of a fair trial for all defendants. A particular concern is often whether judges exhibit systematic biases for or against certain defendants (or victims) in a way that impacts verdicts beyond the objective quality of the evidence in the case. There should be a system to eliminate all such bias. Despite the fundamental importance of these questions for the fairness and integrity of criminal justice systems, there is surprisingly no evidence to support the outburst of judge in that the state has been reduced to Mafia. The judge was supposed to restrict himself to the case and stop running around pocking the state in comments which were not presented before him to deliberate on. It was difficult to draw strong causal conclusions about the allegations the judge bellowed out against the state and the government. The comments of the judge show that verdicts are not simply a function of the objective quality of the evidence in the case; rather trial outcomes vary systematically with the political opinion of the judge. This kind of behaviour raises concerns about the validity of the findings.
The findings of the judge that the state is controlled by a under hand is not only malicious but it is a political ploy designed to bring ridicule on the government at large. The judge tried to show a pattern by citing two other cases of the other judges, which are not binding to him but only persuasive. He commented that those two cases showed that the state’s behaviour was not a coincidence. This did not refer to legal point but to facts. The facts alone could not be the basis of a finding. The judge crossed the line and lifted the skirt of his privilege by swimming into political waters which had nothing to do with the case. in normal circumstances the judge was supposed to restrict himself to the case before him.
The behaviour of the judge had shown serious bias and miscarriage of justice in that he considered facts of under hand of which those facts were never argued before him.
So a judgement based on the facts which are not on record becomes unfair to the state as it was never given time to argue that point which became a pertinent point in the decision making,
The judge was alive to the fact that his comments which were unsolicited would bring the state into a political quagmire. The case was not political the facts were all there, it does not matter whether Wicknell was to be prosecuted or not the point is the issues should have remained as what was brought before him not to aim a gun of embarrassment to the government and the presidential fight against corruption.
The judge stated that ” Rather ,it demonstrates the extent of common acceptance that the criminal case is at best a causa non grata, a high sounding nothing” This was not called for. The judge misdirected himself as he was overtaken by his personal political emotions.
With this context in mind, there is a novel data set of criminal cases tried in the High Court which are politically affiliated. The judge would have simply made his ruling without massaging it with political innuendos. In contrast to the judges reasoning, political ideology has been considered more extensively in other contexts where individuals are politically biased and take every case before them as political. The impact of political ideology in the context of decision making distinguishes itself from the existing justice delivery system. People look at the behaviour with the expectation that litigation is possible in the future will expect that, on average, the judicial response will be unbiased.
Now when judges attend court powered by the political opinions and armed with the power to stifle the work of the state in cleaning the society of the corrupt people Justice will escape the just.
The effects of letting the criminals free casts doubt on the seriousness of the state to deal with graft. In order to show that the previous government was right in not prosecuting the accused the judges will simply label the current government as working with the underworld. The choice of words in the decision of the Judge speaks volumes of what the state is up against in the fight against corruption.
It is not surprising that we have political leaders who attack the institution of justice and we have judges who show the middle finger to the process of justice. The case did not need extra comments on the personal thoughts of the judge which were not prompted by any fact before the court. The judge relied on what he has heard and incorporated it in his judgement. The judgement then became tainted with bias and probably meant to embarrass the state.
The point on Mr Chivayo’s case is not why he was acquitted but simply why did the court find it necessary to call the state an institution pushed by underhand. This issue of high sounding nothing was never brought for review by the defence and the comments by the judge became political comments. The judge became a player in the game and forgot to be the referee.
It is simply reasonable to stick to the facts presented or at least the court should have requested the state to explain what the judge believes was a pattern. in an unfair comment the judge did not see the pattern in the corruption accused persons but only found it prudent to lambast the state and lowers the trust of the people in the justice system of Zimbabwe.


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Food Day 2015 Celebration at Yale University Oct. 24
Every October 24th, thousands of events all around the country bring Americans together to celebrate and enjoy real food and to raise public awareness for improved food policies. This year, the theme for Food Day was "Toward a Greener Diet."
Turn the Tide Foundation was pleased to sponsor the first Food Day celebration at Yale University. With a particular focus on youth and the contagious pleasure of dance, the Yale Food Day event entitled The Four Pillars of Food celebrated taste, health, sustainability and vitality: (1) taste- food should be delicious, and a source of pleasure- we should LOVE the food that loves us back!; (2) health- food should be nutritious, and as good for us as it is good; (3) sustainability- our ability to produce food should be secured with minimal harm to land, water, air, fragile ecosystems, and our fellow species; and (4) vitality- food is the fuel that animal bodies, including the human animal, should burn in vital activity.
The Four Pillars of Food featured a fabulous, audience-participation hip-hop dance program with the lead dancer from Turn the Tide Foundation’s UnJunk Yourself music video series and performances from the 2015 United States Acrobatic and Dance Team and Miss Dance USA under the direction of Sean Flanagan,President of the US Tournament of Dance.
In addition to Turn the Tide’s founder, Dr. David Katz as host, the event included the culinary expertise of Certified Master Chef Ron DeSantis, Director of Culinary Excellence for Yale Hospitality, Rafi Taherian, Associate Vice President of Yale Hospitality, Chef Bun Lai, owner of Miya’s in New Haven, the first sustainable sushi restaurant in the world; Catherine Katz, PhD, founder of Cuisinicity.com; Mark Bomford, Director of the Yale Sustainable Food Program; and best-selling author and wellness journalist Candice Kumai!
Unjunk Yourself Debut in NYC!
We showcased our latest UnJunk Yourself music video, I’m An Animal, at HealthCorp’s Highway to Health Festival at the South Street Seaport in NYC on May 17th, 2015.
I’m an Animal lead Gabe Katz was on stage with the ICONic Boyz, a Hip Hop dance group, teaching some dance moves to the crowd to go with the video and getting kids riled up about junk food and getting back to eating real food that nature intended for us!
Loving Food That Loves You Back!
On Saturday, October 11, 2014 Turn the Tide held our inaugural CT event, Loving Food That Loves You Back! Dubbed a “Culinary Feast for a Cause”, the event featured a menu of delicious and nutritious fare from Catherine Katz’s Cuisinicity website (cuisinicity.com) and local wines compliments of the Jones Winery/Jones Family Farm. Raising $70,000 Loving Food that Loves you Back, brought together 75 likeminded, health conscious people dedicated to health and wellness, and turning the tide on obesity and chronic disease. Special thanks to our hosts Raj Bhatia and Jill Sloane of Willow Creek Equestrian Center and Willow Creek Homes of Distinction in Southbury, CT, and to our special celebrity guest, Joy Bauer! Stay tuned for future events!