New York, NY – October 16, 2014 - The 2015 slate of Songwriters Hall of Fame nominees for induction were announced by SHOF President/CEO Linda Moran today. The organization, which is dedicated to recognizing the work and lives of those composers and lyricists who create popular music around the world, holds annual elections to determine those who will make up the roster of inductees for the following year. Eligible voting members will have until December 15th, 2014 to turn in ballots with their choices of three nominees from a non-performing and two from a performing category. For information with which to join or renew as a voting member before November 17th in order to participate in this election, please go to songhall.org/join.
The 2015 Annual Awards Gala will take place at the New York Marriott Marquis on Thursday, June 18th.
And the nominees are:
(*Note that the five songs listed after each nominee are merely a representative sample of their extensive catalogs)
Bobby Braddock became a songwriter in Nashville in the mid-1960s, and many of his songs, such as “D.I.V.O.R.C.E,” “Golden Ring,” “Time Marches On,” and “I Wanna Talk About Me” are country music standards. “He Stopped Loving Her Today” has led most surveys as the best country song of all time. Braddock’s most recent #1 composition was in 2009: “People Are Crazy.” In 2011 he was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame, received the annual BMI Icon Award, and in 2012 received the ACM Poet’s Award. He has received six CMA Song of the Year nominations, winning twice. Braddock is the only living person to have written #1 country songs in five consecutive decades.
Key songs in the Braddock catalog include: *D-I-V-O-R-C-E * I Wanna Talk About Me * He Stopped Loving Her Today * People Are Crazy * Time Marches On
British songwriter/producers Mike Chapman and Nicky Chinn wrote songs with others, but they remain best known for the many hits they wrote together during their 1970-1983 partnership. Among their many major hits are such ‘70s pop classics as The Sweet’s “Little Willy,” Suzi Quatro’s “Can the Can,” Smokie’s “Living Next Door to Alice,” Exile’s “Kiss You All Over” and Toni Basil’s “Mickey.” Besides receiving three prestigious Ivor Novello Awards for songwriting, they eventually became known by their readily identifiable “Chinnichap” sound.
Key songs in the Chapman/Chinn catalog include: * Kiss You All Over * Heart And Soul * Better Be Good To Me * Little Willy *Stumblin’ In
A close friend of Bobby Darin, Rudy Clark co-wrote hits with Darin including “Do The Monkey.” His “If You Gotta Make a Fool of Somebody” was a hit for R&B singer James Ray and British Invasion band Freddie and the Dreamers, while his “Good Lovin’” was a hit for The Olympians and then a huge one for The Rascals. Other Clark classics include Betty Everett’s—and later Cher’s—“It’s in His Kiss (The Shoop Shoop Song),” and George Harrison’s 1987 chart-topper “Got My Mind Set On You.”
Key songs in the Clark catalog include: * Everybody Plays The Fool * Good Lovin’ * Got My Mind Set On You * It’s In His Kiss (The Shoop Shoop Song) * If You Gotta Make A Fool of Somebody
Randy Edelman enjoyed a singer-songwriter recording career in the 1970s and ‘80s (he opened for artists ranging from The Carpenters to Frank Zappa) and served as a staff writer at CBS April Blackwood Music. His songs have been recorded by such artists as The Carpenters, Barry Manilow, Olivia Newton-John, Patti LaBelle, The 5th Dimension, Blood Sweat and Tears, Kool & The Gang, ABBA’s Agnetha Faltskog, Bing Crosby, and his wife Jackie DeShannon. But he’s best known as an award-winning film and TV composer whose credits include The Last of the Mohicans, Mummy 3: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor, NBC’s NFL Football and Olympic themes, ESPN’s Sports Century documentary series theme and music for the Super Bowl.
Key songs in the Edelman catalog include: * If Love Is Real * Isn’t It A Shame * First Date * My Place (Come On Over) * Weekend In New England
Robert Hunter and Jerry Garcia played together in bluegrass bands prior to the formation of the Grateful Dead, then carried on their relationship as a prolific songwriting team. Hunter was the lyricist, supplying the words to classic Dead songs like “China Cat Sunflower,” “Dark Star” and “Truckin’”—from which came the immortal line “What a long, strange trip it’s been.” Garcia, sometimes with other band members, composed the music for the tunes that continue to transcend generations.
Key songs in the Hunter/Garcia catalog include: * Casey Jones * Ripple * Touch Of Grey * Truckin’ * Uncle John’s Band
As a team, Sandy Linzer and Denny Randell wrote and produced the Toys classic “A Lover’s Concerto” and “Attack!,” and wrote many other pop-rock hits of the 1960s. For Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons they provided “Working My Way Back To You,” “Opus 17 (Don’t You Worry ‘Bout Me),” and (with Bob Crewe) “Let’s Hang On (To What We’ve Got).” The duo also wrote songs for The Monkees and had numerous credits with other writers outside their own partnership.
Key songs in the Linzer/Randell catalog include: * A Lover’s Concerto * Let’s Hang On To What We’ve Got * Native New Yorker * Opus 17 (Don’t Worry ‘bout Me) * Workin’ My Way Back To You
After scoring minor hits in the late 1960s for Perry Como and Sam the Sam and the Pharaohs, Bob McDill found his place in country music, especially with Don Williams. His big hits for Williams included “Say It Again,” “She Never Knew Me” and “Amanda,” which was also a major hit for Waylon Jennings; the prodigious writer, who wrote one song a week for 30 years, also placed major hits for the likes of Anne Murray, The Kendalls, Alan Jackson and Bobby Bare, who recorded a full album of McDill songs entitled Me And McDill. The Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame inductee’s catalog includes over 30 No. 1 hits, and his shelf displays numerous BMI Songwriter of the Year trophies.
Key songs in the McDill catalog include: * Amanda * Baby’s Got Her Blue Jeans On * Gone Country * It Must Be Love * Song Of The South
Linda Perry was the lead singer and main songwriter for 4 Non Blondes prior to establishing herself as a major songwriter and producer. She wrote and produced such hits as Pink’s “Get The Party Started” and Christina Aguilera’s “Beautiful”—both chart-toppers. Other top artists whose catalogs include Perry compositions are Gwen Stefani (her hit “What Are You Waiting For?”), Courtney Love, Celine Dion and Alicia Keys. Most recently she has fronted the band Deep Dark Robot and published a set of acoustic cover songs recorded with her iPhone.
Key songs in the Perry catalog include: * Beautiful * Superwoman * Get The Party Started * What You Waiting For? * What’s Up?
The songwriting team of P.F. Sloan and Steve Barri was one of the most successful of the pop-rock scene based in Los Angeles in the mid-1960s. Barry McGuire’s hit recording of their apocalyptic “Eve Of Destruction” was a signpost for a generation and its era. But Sloan/Barri’s lighter fare was equally impressive and significant, and included songs for The Turtles (“You Baby” and “Let Me Be”), Herman’s Hermits (“A Must To Avoid” and “Hold On!”), The Grass Roots (“Where Were You When I Needed You”) and Johnny Rivers (“Secret Agent Man”).
Key songs in the Sloan/Barri catalog include: * A Must To Avoid * Eve Of Destruction * Secret Agent Man * Where Were You When I Needed You * You Baby (Nobody but You)
Motown A&R director William “Mickey” Stevenson co-wrote some of the greatest songs to come out of the Motown hit factory. Among his most memorable compositions with the late George Ivy Hunter (who was best known as Ivy Jo Hunter) were Martha & the Vandellas’ “Dancing In The Street” and the Four Tops’ “Ask The Lonely.” Stevenson also found songwriting success co-writing Mitch Ryder and the Detroit Wheels’ “Devil With The Blue Dress On.”
Key songs in the Stevenson catalog include: * Beechwood 4-5789 * Dancing In The Street * Devil With The Blue Dress * It Takes Two * Pride And Joy
Oscar-nominated (for The Color Purple’s “Miss Celie’s Blues”) English songwriter/producer Rod Temperton is best known for the songs he wrote for Michael Jackson, including “Rock With You” and “Thriller.” But he was also a member of the funk/disco band Heatwave, for which he supplied the million-selling U.S. hits “Boogie Nights” and “Always And Forever.” Among the numerous artists who have also recorded Temperton tunes are James Ingram, Michael McDonald, Rufus, Donna Summer, Quincy Jones, Herbie Hancock, Aretha Franklin, Anita Baker, Patti Austin and Karen Carpenter.
Key songs in the Temperton catalog include: * Always And Forever * Boogie Nights * Give Me The Night * Off The Wall * Rock With You
A Grammy, Emmy, Tony and Webby award-winning and nominated songwriter/performer, Allee Willis’s credits include Earth, Wind & Fire’s “September” and “Boogie Wonderland,” the Pointer Sisters’ “Neutron Dance,” Pet Shop Boys with Dusty Springfield’s “What Have I Done To Deserve This” and The Rembrandts’ “I’ll Be There For You (Theme From Friends).” She has collaborated with the likes of Bob Dylan, James Brown and Herbie Hancock, and also co-authored the Oprah Winfrey-produced Broadway musical The Color Purple. The prolific and versatile songstress won a Best Soundtrack Grammy for Beverly Hills Cop.
Key songs in the Willis catalog include: * Boogie Wonderland * I’ll Be There For You * Neutron Dance * September * What Have I Done To Deserve This
The leader of KC and the Sunshine Band, Harry Wayne Casey wrote some of the biggest and most enduring songs of the disco era. He wrote George McCrae’s 1974 No. 1 hit “Rock Your Baby,” and also wrote songs for Betty Wright and Jimmy “Bo” Horne. His hits for KC and the Sunshine Band include the chart-toppers “Get Down Tonight” and “That’s The Way I Like It.”
Key songs in the Casey catalog include: * Boogie Shoes * Get Down Tonight * Rock Your Baby * Shake Your Booty * That’s The Way I Like It
One of the most acclaimed singer-songwriters of the modern rock era, Elvis Costello burst upon the scene in 1977 at the height of the New Wave and has been writing songs—many of which have been covered by artists from Linda Ronstadt to Johnny Cash—at full throttle ever since. But rock is only one of the many genres he has conquered. The indefatigable Costello has also written country and classical music while collaborating with Burt Bacharach and Paul McCartney and earning his way into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
Key songs in the Costello catalog include: * Accidents Will Happen * Alison * Pump It Up * Veronica * Watching The Detectives
Kenny Edmonds (the name “Babyface” was given to him by Bootsy Collins) teamed up with Antonio “L.A.” Reid when he was keyboardist in The Deele (Reid was drummer). After an early songwriting success in 1983 with “Slow-Jam” for Midnight Star, Edmonds helped pioneer the new jack swing style of r&b & pop with his writing and production work for the likes of Boyz II Men, Bobby Brown, Karyn White and Sheena Easton; he also co-founded LaFace Records with Reid, and it became the home of TLC, Pink, Usher & Toni Braxton. He has collaborated with countless artists, including Whitney Houston, Beyonce, Madonna, Michael Jackson, Celine Dion, Aretha Franklin, Ariana Grande, Colbie Caillat, and Barbara Streisand. In 2006 he was named a BMI Icon—having won the BMI Pop Songwriter of the Year award seven times.
Key songs in the Edmonds catalog include: * Another Sad Love Song * Breathe Again * End Of The Road * Exhale (Shoop Shoop) * I’ll Make Love To You
Combined with her voice, Gloria Estefan’s songwriting has made her one of the biggest Latin music crossover stars ever, and the embodiment of the “Miami Sound.” She wrote the No. 1 pop hits “Don’t Wanna Lose You” (the Spanish version, “Si Voy a Perderte,” topped the Hot Latin Songs charts) and “Anything for You,” as well as the chart-topping Adult Contemporary hit “Words Get in the Way.” She also had a hand in co-writing Hot Latin No. 1 hits including “Tradición,” which despite being in Spanish, reached No. 1 on the U.S. Hot Dance Club Songs chart.
Key songs in the Estefan catalog include: * Anything For You * Can’t Stay Away From You * Don’t Wanna Lose You * Here We Are * Words Get In The Way
One of the most celebrated songwriters—and artists—in country music history, Vince Gill first came to fame as songwriter and performer in Pure Prairie League. After going solo as a country artist, he broke ground in winning three straight CMA Awards for Song of the Year from 1991 to 1993: “When I Call Your Name,” “Look At Us” and “I Still Believe In You” (he won it again in 1996 for “Go Rest High On That Mountain”). Inducted into the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame in 2005, Gill, who was also named the Nashville Songwriters Association International’s Songwriter/Artist of the Decade for 1990-1999 and was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame in 2007, has had his songs covered by many others ranging from Alabama to Rosanne Cash.
Key songs in the Gill catalog include: * Don’t Let Our Love Start Slippin’ Away * If You Ever Have Forever In Mind * I Still Believe In You * Never Knew Lonely * One More Last Chance
Born Steven Demetre Georgiou and now known as Yusuf Islam following his conversion to Islam, Cat Stevens was one of the most successful singer-songwriters of the 1970s. After securing a U.K. deal with his song “I Love My Dog”—which eventually charted there in 1966—he wrote “Here Comes My Baby,” a hit for the Tremeloes in both the U.K. and U.S. P.P. Arnold’s 1967 British hit of Stevens’”The First Cut Is the Deepest” would later be a U.S. hit for both Rod Stewart and Sheryl Crow; meanwhile, Stevens became a major star on both sides of the Atlantic with his version of “Wild World,” which was a previous hit for Jimmy Cliff in England, and such follow-up hits as “Moon Shadow,” “Peace Train” and “Morning has Broken.”
Key songs in the Stevens catalog include: * Moonshadow * Peace Train * Oh Very Young * The First Cut Is The Deepest * Wild World
Country music superstar Toby Keith was named Billboard’s top country artist and songwriter of the 21st Century’s first decade, finishing behind only Eminem and Britney Spears on the decade’s all-genre Billboard 200 chart. Among his numerous self-penned hits are such country chart-toppers as “Should’ve Been a Cowboy,” “I Love This Bar,” “As Good As I Once Was” and “American Soldier.” Indeed, Keith has written at least one No. 1 country single over each of the past 20 years.
Key songs in the Keith catalog include: * He Ain’t Worth Missing * How Do You Like Me Now * Should’ve Been a Cowboy * Wish I Didn’t Know Now * Who’s Your Daddy
Pop icon Cyndi Lauper achieved stardom with her 1983 album She’s So Unusual, the first debut female album to chart four Top 5 singles, including her own co-writes “Time After Time” (the Grammy Song of the Year) and “She Bop.” She’s since collaborated with the likes of Essra Mohawk, Billy Steinberg, Tom Kelly, Billy Joel, Mary Chapin Carpenter, Allee Willis, Nicky Holland, Hugh Masekela and Wyclef Jean, and taken on such serious topical issues as racism, homophobia, spousal abuse and AIDS. Her music composition for the Broadway hit Kinky Boots brought her the Best Original Score Tony Award in 2013, making her the first woman to win solo in the category.
Key songs in the Lauper catalog include: * Time After Time * She Bop * Kinky Boots songs: Sex Is In The Heel * The History Of Wrong Guys * Everybody Say Yeah
Schooled in guitar by his father’s friend Les Paul, Steve Miller picked up a heavy blues influence from the likes of T-Bone Walker, Muddy Waters and Buddy Guy, eventually forming his own Steve Miller Blues Band—at one time including pal Boz Scaggs. After removing “Blues” from the band’s name, he became an album rock-era figurehead before breaking through to pop with the chart-topping titletrack of his 1973 album “The Joker.” Other originals include “Rock ‘n Me” and “Abracadabra,” both of which likewise went to No. 1.
Key songs in the Miller catalog include: * Abracadabra * Fly Like An Eagle * Living In The USA * Take The Money And Run * The Joker
Tom Petty led his band The Heartbreakers to a unique position in the rock scene of the late 1970s and ‘80s with a distinctively rootsy sound and great original songs like “Free Fallin’” and “Don’t Do Me Like That.” Such was his stature that he joined Roy Orbison, Bob Dylan, George Harrison and Jeff Lynne in the late ‘80s supergroup Traveling Wilburys. He was rewarded in 2002 with induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
Key songs in the Petty catalog include: * Don’t Come Around Here No More * I Won’t Back Down * Free Fallin’ * Refugee * Stop Draggin’ My Heart Around
Sisters Ann and Nancy Wilson formed Heart in 1973, and have been moving forward ever since. In recognition of a career full of self-written material including classic hits like “Magic Man,” “Crazy On You,” “Dreamboat Annie” and “Barracuda,” they were awarded ASCAP’s prestigious Founders Award in 2009. As the first women to lead a hard rock band, the Wilsons have been an inspiration to succeeding generations of female rockers, and were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2013.
Key songs in the Wilson catalog include: * Barracuda * Crazy On You * Dog And Butterfly * Dreamboat Annie * Magic Man
Only 15 when he joined England’s Spencer Davis Group, Steve Winwood co-wrote and sang on that 1960s band’s hits “Gimme Some Lovin’” and “I’m A Man.” But he left shortly thereafter to form the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame group Traffic, then joined Eric Clapton in the short-lived supergroup Blind Faith—for which he wrote “Can’t Find My Way Home.” After reuniting with Traffic, he went solo and delivered such huge hits as the chart-topping compositions “Higher Love” and “Roll With It.”
Key songs in the Winwood catalog include: * Back In The High Life Again * Dear Mr. Fantasy * Can’t Find My Way Home * Gimme Some Lovin’ * Higher Love


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Whalers Cove Resort is the embodiment of luxury and comfort. The oceanfront location, panoramic views of the ocean, pristine lawns, tropical blooms, swaying palms, and a *heated oceanfront pool and spa offer an unforgettable holiday experience. At the forefront of this beauty is Whalers Cove 231, a magnificent 2 bedroom, 2.5 bath second and third-floor townhouse style home. Its proximity to snorkeling, swimming, surfing, beaches, shopping, eateries, and other fantastic scenic wonders makes this the perfect dream home for your Kauai holiday.
*Please note that the Whalers Cove Resort pool and spa will be out of service for maintenance from August 14, 2023, for approximately 3-4 weeks.*
Whalers Cove 231 entry is on the second floor. An elevator is available in the building to provide the ease of bringing luggage and groceries to the home. The second floor encompasses:
*A quaint living area with sofa, love seat, beautiful stone table and 49” flatscreen TV with streaming capability. The vibrant navy blue hues in the furnishings, pillows and floor rugs invite the picturesque view outside into the home.
*Dining area is situated oceanside with seating for 6 guests. Enjoy watching the palms swaying in the tropical breeze or the waves rolling in to crash along the resorts’ rocky cliffside.
*Remodeled kitchen with granite countertops, gorgeous multi-toned wood cabinetry, double sink and all new (2022) stainless steel appliances which include side-by-side refrigerator with freezer, ice maker, flat-top stove, oven, microwave and dishwasher. Additional amenities include percolating coffee maker, blender, toaster, airfryer, rice cooker, cutlery, silverware, dishware, food storage containers, glassware, cookware and bakeware.
*New (2022) Minka aire ceiling fans augment Kauai’s cool tradewinds
*Spacious oceanfront lanai overlooks the glorious Pacific ocean, popular snorkeling cove known as Koloa Landing as well as the resorts’ oceanfront swimming pool and spa. Idyllic for watching whales, turtles and dolphins frolicking in the vast blue. Oceanfront dining does not get any better than this with table seating for 4 guests with 2 additional chairs and side table for morning coffee or sunset cocktails.
*Beach themed half bath
*New (2022) full size washer and dryer
Wander upstairs to the third floor for the master and guest suite as well as ensuite bathrooms. Each suite and ensuite bathroom hosts its own beachy paradise theme that accentuates the ambiance of this lovely home.
*The master suite provides a tranquil and cool space for you to rest. Sleep peacefully as the sound of waves lapping along the seawall lulls you to sleep. Awake to the sunrise on the horizon. The mirrored closet doors allow for the ocean to be visible on both sides of your California king bed. The master suite also includes: portable air-conditioning, 43” television with streaming capability, dresser, nightstands and closet space for two.
*Ensuite master bathroom offers a granite countertop with double vanity sinks and a large tiled shower stall with ocean views.
*The guest suite offers a quiet sanctuary with comfy twin size beds (can be combined into a king bed), portable air-conditioning, 43” television with streaming capability, dresser and large closet space with mirrored doors.
*The ensuite guest bathroom offers a granite countertop with a single vanity sink and a large tiled shower stall.
An array of carefully selected artwork, vases, decorative pieces, lamps, chandelier, koa wood trimmings and recessed lighting truly enhance the appeal of this luxurious home.
Poipu Beach Athletic Club membership included with your reservation for registered guests. Located only 1.2 miles from Whalers Cove 231, the club offers a resort style pool with waterslide, toddler sand pool, jacuzzi, tennis, pickleball, gym and the Cabana restaurant.
*Maximum occupancy and sleeping arrangements for 4 (children and infants inclusive)
*Elevator access from parking to entry level of home
*Spectrum internet service and Wifi speeds up to 100 mbps
*Linens, bath and beach towels provided however not replenished.
*Liquid dishwashing soap provided and replenished.
*Pod dishwashing soap for the dishwasher provided and replenished.
*Starter supply of toilet paper, paper towel, kleenex, trash bags, hand soaps, bath gel, shampoo, coffee, creamer and sugar is provided however not replenished.
*4 Beach chairs, 2 Boogie Boards and Beach Umbrella
*Open parking included with reservation
*Check-in: 4:00 pm and Check-out 10:00 am
*Suite Paradise Check-In Office at 1941 Poipu Road
*After hours Lockbox Check-in Available at 1941 Poipu Road
*24/7 Emergency Maintenance service
*Housekeeping not provided during your visit however can be arranged at an additional fee.
Registration Number: TA-015-845-3760-01%2C+260070130036%2C+GE-015-845-3760-01
We arrived late at night and went straight to bed. When we woke up in the morning, all of us were giddy with excitement over the view. We didn’t realize how luxurious this place was going to be. The condo had all the amenities you would need for vacation. Amazing views. Did I mention the views? I brought my 82 your old mother, my 13 year old daughter, and my husband and I. There was something for all of us. My husband and daughter loved going swimming in the swimming pool every day. The whole family would go visit the turtles on the property daily. The condo is close walking distance to the mall which we frequented for dinners and shopping. Close by is also a little beach that is really quaint and perfect for families. We will definitely come visit again. Thank you so much for providing such a wonderful place in paradise to come visit. We did not see a single ant :-)
I will start with the positives. The view was amazing! The unit itself is beautiful. The beds were comfortable and the condo well appointed. It was close to a wonderful shopping center and beach.The negatives-there is no air conditioning downstairs. When you come home mid afternoon this was rough. There are units in both bedrooms. The pillows are not comfortable. We had a major ant infestation in the upstairs bedroom in the bathroom. There was no food in that room. It was on the last day and it was in ALL of our stuff. It took over an hour to clean it out of everything and when I tried to call and get our 10 am time extended; no one answered the phone! I would not stay here again. There are so many other option on the island.
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By Jl Reaper
A woman encounters her biggest fan.
"No! Please no!" I begged for him to stop. This can't be happening, why did I lie to him? "Please don't do this!" I cried as he pinned me down on his bed. He was now taking off his trousers. I was historical with tears streaming down my cheeks. How did I let this happen? I was petrified as I lay...
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Isabella Jade Termlocke was the victim of a home invasion that claimed her families life and changed the world she knew forever. Being deaf was a hard enough challenge in life but being kidnapped and held hostage by the same group that robbed her of her hearing and her family years prior was...
Jason Parker is the happiest boy in the world. But one day he wakes up in the room where he and several teenagers have been held hostage. Can he find out why? And can he find out their kidnapper's true identity? He's in for a shock................
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A micro-fiction story under 300 words that I wrote about a man who appears to have been kidnapped.
By Francis Jay
A short story about a pessimistic young man burdened with a tedious and depressing life who ends up struggling to survive a hostage situation with an insane psychopath who "just wants to talk".
A teenage girl loses her family to a creep in a rusty red truck. However, he tries to give her just what she wants... but in the worst way possible.
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By Kalaide Cades
The novel you have come to know and love is being told from Cassie's own point of view. This is behind the scenes; this is her story.
By John Patrick Schay
"A man in his mid- twenties, Randy Shaw, must uncover the truth about a important part of his life, all while trying to find what is actually reality and what is fantasy"- J.P. Schay
This is the first draft of my second novel. I'd love positive, or negative feedback to help improve my work. If...
A doctor wakes up in a strange room, not knowing how he got there or why he is tied to a chair. His captor appears with a gun and an extensive range of surgical tools. He tells his hostage what he intends to do, why it must be done and why the doctor has no choice but to agree and let it happen....
By Life Is An Adventure
Evelyn Sinclair, is a strong woman, however when she is taken hostage and her pregnancy threatened, she simply breaks. The men holding her are doing so for ransom, however no one plans for the unexpected arrival.
Isabella Jade Termlocke was deaf, which made her the perfect victim to a group of bank robbers - will it be the blessing in disguise she so desperately needs? Or will it be the nightmare she has always feared?
This is a piece of flash-fiction I wrote, depicting a man who has undergone years of solitary confinement. I split it into two sections to convey the consequences it has on him.
I walked up the driveway to Rita's house. The closer I got, I could see the door was ajar. She probably left it open for me I thought. I entered the door my mouth open to announce my presence. I was hit with an odor indescribable, I knew what it was though. I could recognize the smell, cold fear...
a poem about a boy who can't accept the past & is stringing me along.

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On 12/10/21 the US Consumer Price Index (CPI) was released and recorded a 39 – year high. If high inflation continues it’s bearish for the average US consumer, increasing inflation tends to be greater than increasing earnings.
Inflation by itself may not be bearish for stocks, its what happens to yields/rates that have an effect on stocks. This was discussed in the 11/17/21 blog “Rising Short-Term Interest Rates”. Rising rates/yields for short- term US government notes/bonds in the one-to-five-year range can lure money out of stocks and into much safer notes/bonds.
The daily chart of US Five – Year Treasury Note Yields (FVX) courtesy of Trading View illustrates the price action since July 2021.
On the bearish CPI report FVX stayed below its 11/24/21 high and had a small decline going from a close on 12/09/21 of 1.257% to 1.252%.
Daily Stochastics had a crossover that implies yields could continue to decline.
If yields continue lower it could aid the current rally in US stocks.
The 60 – minute S&P 500 (SPX) chart illustrates a bullish pattern.
After the recent rapid SPX rally a bullish “Cup with handle” pattern formed. When prices exceed the high point of this pattern it strongly implies a continuation of the rally. It’s also interesting as to when the upside breakout occurred. It happened in the last trading hour of the week, apparently traders were not concern with “event risk” over the weekend.
Additional bullish evidence comes from the RSI + MA. So far RSI has not reached the overbought zone above 70%. Also, on 12/10/21 RSI – the black line moved above its moving average – the red line. This bullish crossover implies continuation of the rally.
At the SPX high on 12/10/21 it had retraced 87.8% of the 11/22/21 to 12/03/21 decline. The bullish evidence strongly implies the SPX could make a new all-time high as soon as 12/13/21. On 12/15/21 the US Federal Reserve will make its FOMC announcement at 2:00 PM – ET. Their decision could help continue the US stock rally or trigger at least an intermediate multi month decline.

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EHRAN, Young Journalists Club (YJC) -Clashes erupted for the fourth consecutive day during a medical student protest in the vicinity of the Ministry of Health and the University of San Andres in central of La Paz on Friday.
Demonstrators continued rallying against Article 205 of the new penal system code and against apparent police repression during protests of the same nature.
The clashes left 17 injured and three others were arrested, with protesters throwing stones and firecrackers and riot police responding with teargas.
Article 205 of the new penal code was approved by the Senate earlier this month and sentences medical staff, who are guilty of professional negligence that causes injuries or death, to jail. Professionals from the medical sector have been reportedly protesting for 30 days.


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YORKTOWN HEIGHTS, N.Y. -- A Yorktown man has been charged with criminal contempt in the second degree and criminal mischief in the fourth degree.
According to Yorktown Police Department, Marc C. McDermott, 57, allegedly broke a phone and harassed a female resident of Old Yorktown Road in violation of a temporary order of protection. Police were reportedly dispatched to the scene following a call about a domestic dispute in progress.
McDermott was released on recognizance to appear in Yorktown Justice Court on Dec. 3.
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Trying to make the Week 4 slate of college football games sound interesting to the common fan is certainly no easy task. Since we’re still a week away from conference play kicking into full gear, this weekend marks a time when many of the top teams in the country will be looking for one last chance to snack on cupcake opponents.
The Pac-12 showdown between No. 5 Stanford and No. 23 Arizona State is the only bout between top 25 teams that we have to look forward to this week. However, there are still a plenty of other intriguing matchups on this week’s card that could turn out to be highly entertaining contests.
Here’s a look at predictions and picks for every Saturday game.
Note: All lines courtesy of Covers.com; Games involving FCS teams are not included.
Predictions for Saturday’s Top 10 Games…
Michigan State Spartans at Notre Dame Fighting Irish
Spread: Notre Dame (-4.5)
Picks: Michigan State (+4.5), Under
Prediction: Michigan State 23, Notre Dame 16
Coming into the season, everyone expected Michigan State’s defense to once again be one of the most dominant units in the nation. So far, the Spartans defense, led by difference-makers such as LB Max Bullough, DE Shilique Calhoun and CB Darqueze Dennard, has been as good as advertised, allowing just 12 points and 177 yards per game.
Early on, though, the offense has not looked nearly as consistent. After two lackluster performances in the first two games of the season, the Spartans finally got the spark they were looking for last week when sophomore QB Connor Cook led the team to a 55-17 win over Youngstown State.
I like the way that Cook has energized this offense, and although he lacks any big-game experience, it seems he’s got the confidence and moxie to handle a tough road environment at Notre Dame Stadium.
If the Michigan State defense continues to play at the same shutdown level it has been so far, and if Cook can stand strong against the Irish’s intimidating defensive front-seven and avoid any critical mistakes, the Spartans should go into South Bend and pick up a statement win.
Arizona State Sun Devils at Stanford Cardinal
Spread: Stanford (-6.5)
Picks: Arizona State (+6.5), Under
Prediction: Stanford 26, Arizona State 21
These two teams haven’t played since 2010, which was a meeting in which Stanford prevailed 17-13. While I expect this year’s contest to be a bit more high-scoring than that game, I also expect it to be just as competitive.
After holding on for a win in the final seconds against Wisconsin in what turned out to be the most controversial ending of Week 3, Arizona State now has some much-needed momentum for this tough road challenge.
The Sun Devils’ backfield duo of QB Taylor Kelly and RB Marion Grice is one of the most underrated tandems in the country, and they should present plenty of challenges for Stanford’s stout defensive front-seven.
While the Cardinal will likely get all they can handle from Kelly, Grice and the rest of the Arizona State offense, ultimately, QB Kevin Hogan, who is undefeated as a starter, should be able to make the plays down the stretch to lead Stanford to a close, hard-fought victory.
Auburn Tigers at LSU Tigers
Spread: LSU (-16.5)
Picks: LSU (-16.5), Over
Prediction: LSU 45, Auburn 17
You have to give a lot of credit to first-year Auburn head coach Gus Malzahn, who’s doing a great job revitalizing a program that fell into the SEC basement last year. The Tigers have already matched their 2012 win total with a 3-0 start. Unfortunately, though, there’s going to be a big reality check when they step into Death Valley to face an LSU team that has a clear talent advantage at basically every key position.
Though they’re ranked No. 6 in the current AP Poll, The Tigers have been somewhat flying under radar so far this season, while the media’s been focusing on their two SEC West counterparts, Alabama and Texas A&M.
That will change soon enough, though, because this team clearly has the talent to compete for not just an SEC title, but a national championship as well.
Senior QB Zach Mettenberger has experienced a rebirth under new offensive coordinator Cam Cameron, and he’s looked like a completely different quarterback this season.
Mettenberger and his myriad of playmakers, including explosive game-changing wide receiver Odell Beckham, will be far too much for an overmatched Auburn defense to handle.
Though forecasts are calling for heavy rain in Baton Rouge, I still expect the purple-clad Tigers to put up plenty of points.
Utah Utes at BYU Cougars
Spread: BYU (-7)
Picks: BYU (-7), Over
Prediction: BYU 41, Utah 30
Utah has won four out of the last five meetings in the “Holy War” rivalry. But this year’s matchup appears to clearly favor the home-standing Cougars.
I watched the majority of BYU’s 40-21 mauling of Texas back in Week 2, and I came away extremely impressed with QB Taysom Hill and RB Jamaal Williams, who absolutely lit up the Longhorns.
Hill, Williams and the dangerous receiver duo of Cody Hoffman and Ross Apo should cause plenty of trouble for a Utes defense, which just allowed 51 points in a loss to Oregon State last week.
If Hill can continue to make the same types of plays with both his arms and legs that he did against Texas, the Cougars should break their three-game losing streak to the Utes and pick up a big win in front of what should be an electric crowd in Provo.
Tennessee Volunteers at Florida Gators
Spread: Florida (-16.5)
Prediction: Florida (-16.5), Under
Picks: Florida 31, Tennessee 13
I absolutely love Florida’s defense this year. As far as overall talent is concerned, there are few other units in the country that can compare to the Gators. What I certainly don’t love, however, is the type of play I’ve seen from QB Jeff Driskel so far this season, especially his poor performance in a loss to Miami in Week 2.
For the past two weeks, Driskel has been hearing all the rumblings from the Gator faithful who have been questioning whether or not he’s capable of leading the offense to success. The big question now is: how will he respond against Tennessee?
I expect the former blue-chip recruit to finally step up and play up to his potential against the rival Volunteers and put together one of the best performances of his career, as he leads the Gators to a big bounce-back win at home.
North Carolina Tar Heels at Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets
Spread: Georgia Tech (-6.5)
Picks: North Carolina (+6.5), Over
Prediction: Georgia Tech 38, North Carolina 34
Georgia Tech’s triple-option offense has looked unstoppable in the team’s first two games. The Yellow Jackets are averaging 54 points and 356 rushing yards per game behind the strong play of QB Vad Lee, who has accounted for eight touchdowns.
This week, Lee and the Yellow Jackets should once again do plenty of damage to a North Carolina defense that currently ranks 91st nationally in rushing defense, allowing an average of 193 yards on the ground per game.
Still, QB Bryn Renner, WR Quinshad Davis and TE Eric Ebron should be able to do enough to keep the Tar Heels in this game, even if their defense struggles.
Ultimately, this game could turn into a shootout between Georgia Tech’s powerful ground game and North Carolina’s passing attack. While I think the Yellow Jackets will ultimately prevail at home, the Tar Heels could make this game very interesting, especially if Renner gets hot as the game goes on.
Utah State Aggies at USC Trojans
Spread: USC (-6.5)
Picks: Utah State (+6.5), Over
Prediction: USC 31, Utah State 27
If Chuckie Keeton switched sides and suited up for the Trojans, this game would be an absolute rout by USC. But Keeton is the great equalizer for Utah State.
The dynamic dual-threat quarterback is a gifted natural playmaker, who has totaled over 1,100 yards of offense and accounted for 13 touchdowns in his first three games.
Though the Trojans defense is loaded with plenty of talent, including standouts such as DT Leonard Williams, LB Morgan Breslin and safety Dion Bailey, the unit will have its hands full trying to contain Keeton.
If things break right for the Aggies early and they manage to dampen the mood of the L.A. Coliseum crowd in the first half, they should be able to settle in and turn this into a competitive game.
Though USC should find a way to prevail it home, it wouldn’t be surprising if Keeton and the Aggies gave Lane Kiffin and the Trojans a sizable scare.
Kansas State Wildcats at Texas Longhorns
Spread: Texas (-5.5)
Picks: Texas (-5.5), Over
Prediction: Texas 38, Kansas State 28
The Texas defense has gotten embarrassed in consecutive weeks, giving up 1,128 yards and 84 points to BYU and Ole Miss.
Though it’s tough to trust the Longhorns right now, considering what a mess their defense is, I expect them to at least show a little more pride in this week’s game against a Kansas State team, which has yet to face a team that has the overall athleticism that Texas has.
Over the last three years, Mack Brown’s teams have failed to respond when the pressure’s on and their backs are up against the wall. However, I expect the Longhorns to finally rise up to the challenge this week at home and pick up a win that they desperately need.
Arkansas Razorbacks at Rutgers Scarlet Knights
Spread: Rutgers (-1.5)
Picks: Arkansas (+1.5), Over
Prediction: Arkansas 26, Rutgers 20
These two teams have five wins between them, but none of those victories can be considered impressive. At this point in the season, we still don’t know just how good either of these teams really are.
Both teams will likely be looking to pound the ball with their running back duos and rely on their defense to come up with big stops. Ultimately, this game will likely come down to which rushing tandem is more effective, Arkansas’ Jonathan Williams and Alex Collins, or Rutgers’ Paul James and Savon Huggins.
Both squads have strong defensive lines, so neither duo will have an easy time finding space to create big, explosive runs.
Though it’s always tough to trust a Bret Bielema-coached team on the road, I expect the Arkansas defense to do enough to contain Rutgers QB Gary Nova and pick up a big revenge win.
West Virginia Mountaineers at Maryland Terrapins
Spread: Maryland (-5)
Picks: Maryland (-5), Under
Prediction: Maryland 28, West Virginia 20
West Virginia has won the last seven meetings between these two teams. But there’s a good chance that streak will come to an end this year.
Mountaineers freshman QB Ford Childress looked pretty good in his first career start last week, throwing for 359 yards and three touchdowns. But that was at home against a Georgia State team that is undoubtedly the weakest program on the FBS level.
The circumstances will be much different this week on the road against a Maryland defense that leads the nation with 14 sacks.
Though the Mountaineers’ drastically improved defense should be able to keep them in this game, ultimately, the Terrapins will likely force Childress to make a critical mistake which will swing the game in their favor.
Predictions For the Rest of Saturday’s Action…
FIU Golden Panthers at Louisville Cardinals
Spread: Louisville (-43)
Picks: Louisville (-43), Over
Prediction: Louisville 56, FIU 10
San Jose State Spartans at Minnesota Golden Gophers
Spread: Minnesota (-3.5)
Picks: Minnesota (-3.5), Under
Prediction: Minnesota 31, San Jose State 17
Vanderbilt Commodores at UMass Minutemen
Spread: Vanderbilt (-31)
Picks: Vanderbilt (-31), Over
Prediction: Vanderbilt 49, UMass 14
Marshall Thundering Herd at Virginia Tech Hokies
Spread: Virginia Tech (-9.5)
Picks: Marshall (+9.5), Over
Prediction: Virginia Tech 31, Marshall 24
Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders at Florida Atlantic Owls
Spread: Middle Tennessee State (-3.5)
Picks: Florida Atlantic (+4), Under
Prediction: Florida Atlantic 23, Middle Tennessee 21
Western Michigan Broncos at Iowa Hawkeyes
Spread: Iowa (-16.5)
Picks: Western Michigan (+16.5), Under
Prediction: Iowa 26, Western Michigan 17
Louisiana Tech Bulldogs at Kansas Jayhawks
Spread: Kansas (-10.5)
Picks: Kansas (-10.5), Over
Prediction: Kansas 35, Louisiana Tech 20
Wake Forest Demon Deacons at Army Black Knights
Spread: Wake Forest (-3)
Picks: Wake Forest (-3), Under
Prediction: Wake Forest 27, Army 17
Toledo Rockets at Central Michigan Chippewas
Spread: Toledo (-13)
Picks: Toledo (-13), Over
Prediction: Toledo 52, Central Michigan 28
North Texas Mean Green at Georgia Bulldogs
Spread: Georgia (-33)
Picks: North Texas (+33), Over
Prediction: Georgia 49, North Texas 21
Pittsburgh Panthers at Duke Blue Devils
Spread: Pittsburgh (-3.5)
Picks: Pittsburgh (-3.5), Over
Prediction: Pittsburgh 38, Duke 28
Tulane Green Wave at Syracuse Orange
Spread: Syracuse (-16)
Picks: Tulane (+16), Over
Prediction: Syracuse 35, Tulane 24
Ball State Cardinals at Eastern Michigan Eagles
Spread: Ball State (-10.5)
Picks: Ball State (-10.5), Over
Prediction: Ball State 38, Eastern Michigan 24
Houston Cougars at Rice Owls
Spread: Houston (-2.5)
Picks: Rice (+2.5), Under
Prediction: Rice 31, Houston 27
Purdue Boilermakers at Wisconsin Badgers
Spread: Wisconsin (-24)
Picks: Purdue (+24), Under
Prediction: Wisconsin 30, Purdue 17
Kent State Golden Flashes at Penn State Nittany Lions
Spread: Penn State (-21)
Picks: Penn State (-21), Under
Prediction: Penn State 38, Kent State 14
Cincinnati Bearcats at Miami (Ohio) RedHawks
Spread: Cincinnati (-23)
Prediction: Cincinnati (-23), Over
Picks: Cincinnati 42, Miami (Ohio) 14
UL-Monroe Warhawks at Baylor Bears
Spread: Baylor (-29)
Picks: Baylor (-29), Over
Prediction: Baylor 56, UL-Monroe 21
Arkansas State Red Wolves at Memphis Tigers
Spread: Arkansas State (-4)
Prediction: Memphis (+4), Under
Picks: Memphis 27, Arkansas State 20
UL-Lafayette Ragin Cajuns at Akron Zips
Spread: UL-Lafayette (-6)
Picks: UL-Lafayette (-6), Over
Prediction: UL-Lafayette 42, Akron 31
Colorado State Rams at Alabama Crimson Tide
Spread: Alabama (-39)
Prediction: Colorado State (+39), Over
Picks: Alabama 45, Colorado State 14
SMU Mustangs at Texas A&M Aggies
Spread: Texas A&M (-28.5)
Picks: SMU (+28.5), Under
Prediction: Texas A&M 49, SMU 21
Texas State Bobcats at Texas Tech Red Raiders
Spread: Texas Tech (-27.5)
Picks: Texas Tech (-27.5), Over
Prediction: Texas Tech 49, Texas State 17
Oregon State Beavers at San Diego State Aztecs
Spread: Oregon State (-8.5)
Picks: San Diego State (+8.5), Over
Prediction: Oregon State 38, San Diego State 34
Troy Trojans at Mississippi State Bulldogs
Spread: Mississippi State (-13.5)
Prediction: Troy (+13.5), Under
Picks: Mississippi State 30, Troy 21
Michigan Wolverines at Connecticut Huskies
Spread: Michigan (-17.5)
Picks: Michigan (-17.5), Over
Prediction: Michigan 38, Connecticut 16
Missouri Tigers at Indiana Hoosiers
Spread: Missouri (-2.5)
Picks: Indiana (+2.5), Over
Prediction: Indiana 55, Missouri 49
UTSA RoadRunners at UTEP Miners
Spread: UTSA (-2.5)
Picks: UTSA (-2.5), Under
Prediction: UTSA 30, UTEP 21
Hawaii Warriors at Nevada Wolfpack
Spread: Nevada (-7.5)
Picks: Nevada (-7.5), Over
Prediction: Nevada 38, Hawaii 24
Wyoming Cowboys at Air Force Falcons
Spread: Wyoming (-5)
Picks: Wyoming (-5), Over
Prediction: Wyoming 42, Air Force 31
New Mexico State Aggies at UCLA Bruins
Spread: UCLA (-42)
Prediction: UCLA (-42), Under
Picks: UCLA 56, New Mexico State 7
Idaho Vandals at Washington State Cougars
Spread: Washington State (-31)
Picks: Idaho (+31), Over
Prediction: Washington State 42, Idaho 21


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Rivermen dominate SPHL All-Star honors: 'It just shows how good a team we had'
PEORIA — The Peoria Rivermen put their name at the top of the SPHL standings in a season cancelled in the deep stretch because of the COVID-19 virus.
On Friday, they made their mark on the league's 2019-20 end-season All-Star selections, owning three first-team berths.
Rivermen captain Alec Hagaman, defenseman Nick Neville and goaltender Eric Levine all earned first-team slots.
"I am honored to be on the SPHL First Team and to see two other fellow teammates on there as well," Hagaman said. "It just shows how good a team we had. Thank you to all my teammates and the Rivermen staff, this award goes to all of us. And thank you to our fans for the great support they have given us."
These berths also foreshadow bigger news coming next week. The SPHL ballot restrictions require winners of the Goaltender of the Year honors to be placed as first-team all-star selections.
Friday's first-team all-star selections would indicate Levine has won that major award, which will be announced next week. The same goes for Defenseman of the Year, which would indicate that honor will go to Neville or Biringham's Matt Fuller.
Here's how the SPHL's first-team selections looked:
Forward -- Alec Hagaman, Rivermen.
Forward -- Austin Plevy, Evansville.
Forward -- Brian Bowen, Fayetteville.
Defense -- Nick Neville, Rivermen.
Defense -- Matt Fuller, Birmingham.
Goaltender -- Eric Levine, Rivermen.
The SPHL second-team selections:
Forward -- Max Cook, Fayetteville.
Forward -- Scott Cuthrell, Knoxville.
Forward -- Garrett Milan, Pensacola.
Defense -- Travis Armstrong, Roanoke.
Defense -- Gehrett Sargis, Knoxville.
Goaltender -- Max Milosek, Huntsville.
"To my teammates, I just want to say thank you for all the work we put in this year and the success we had," Hagaman said. "This happened because everyone bought into the great system that coach (Jean-Guy) Trudel put together, kept us always learning the game at the highest level and making sure that we enjoyed every day that we were together on and off the ice."
Dave Eminian covers the Rivermen and Chiefs for the Journal Star, and writes the Cleve In The Eve sports column for pjstar.com. Reach him at 686-3206 or email@example.com. Follow him on Twitter @icetimecleve.

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Green walls are not new. French botanist Patrick Blanc has been popularizing green walls by building awe inspiring, hydroponically fed, wall structures since the late 1980s. But are they really sustainable? Do the benefits outweigh the costs? And has the technology evolved to a point where homeowners can reasonably install a useful vertical garden in their homes?
The Prosecution’s Case:
Large-scale green wall systems are expensive, but without them structural damage can be incurred to the building, and plants can easily suffer from drying out too fast and limited growth due to size restrictions on the roots. The hydroponic systems that are commonplace are often not sustainable as they tend to support plants that would not be able to grow with just natural rainfall, and they require substantial additional resources.
The Defense’s Case:
Green walls are the subject of fast moving technology developments with the goal of increasing transpiration and the
cooling effect of large walls, as well as reducing resources and expense. These systems are additionally being evolved
to use grey water and the condensation of HVAC systems, which will make them substantially more sustainable. For small-scale wall builders, green walls can provide planting space for homeowners who simply have none. Though requiring significant maintenance, they can be very effective for balconies, fences and railings; any garden area is always better than no garden area.
The Evidence and Facts:
- Vertical gardens dry out fast due to a lot of evaporation and are often fed through hydroponic systems.
- Just as with a regular garden, siting a green wall and planning for appropriate plants is imperative to success.
- Wall gardens get less sun than in-ground gardens.
- Long-term success of wall gardens must account for maintenance. Maintenance might include dealing with calcification that comes from irrigation scale, replacing plants, replacing soil, installing and repairing irrigation systems and repairing walls that suffer damage or grow mold due to overflow or poorly controlled water.
- Vertical gardens have fewer weeds than in-ground gardens.
- Vertical gardens provide options for planting where no ground square footage is available.
Shawna Coronado, Author of Grow a Living Wall, Create Vertical Gardens with Purpose:
“If vegetable gardening a living wall, the return on investment is calculated by the level of plants each living wall enables the gardener to plant and harvest. For less than 2 square feet of floor space it is possible to plant between 40 and 50 plants in the average six-foot-tall unit. Therefore, when calculating rates of plant return based on square footage, there is a huge return for a very small amount of space.”
“They require no weeding and are easier to water, particularly for members of the family who might have a more challenging time walking, bending, and lifting hoses through larger inground gardens.”
A beautifully planted and maintained green wall garden is, without question, a gardening feat that deserves attention for its remarkable impact on it surroundings. They do offer cooling, particularly in urban areas where the heat island effect is strong. They are also artistic and they beautifully soften the architecture that they live on. But to consider them
as more than art and rather as a truly sustainable solution for greener cities would require further advances in technology, research, and design. The question of true sustainability remains somewhat elusive. It is estimated that a green wall that is 215 square feet in size offers the same environmental advantages as a medium sized tree. A medium sized tree is, however, much less expensive, easier to manage, and needs less water. As an option for creating a small-scale garden where a homeowner would not otherwise have the opportunity to grow plants or food, it seems that wall gardens open the door to new gardeners. They are not ideal, and they come at a fair price for installation and maintenance but they can still make a lot of sense. This mixed review leaves the jury hung.


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ORANGE PARK – Clay County libraries are continuing to find new ways to engage their patrons. With in-person visits drastically decreased due to the COVID-19 pandemic, they still want to find …
ORANGE PARK – Clay County libraries are continuing to find new ways to engage their patrons. With in-person visits drastically decreased due to the COVID-19 pandemic, they still want to find different and creative ways to encourage public participation.
One of those ways is the Take and Make program. The program allows people of all ages – but mostly children and teenagers – the opportunity to pick up kits from their local libraries and either complete them at the library or take them home to complete the project inside the kit bag.
Depending on the kit’s estimated popularity or complexity, patrons may sometimes need to register online for one before arriving at the library to pick it up.
“We stopped by; it’s Black History month, so they said they had some stuff, we could work, so we thought we’d take this [Take and Make kit],” said Carolyn Marquis, Orange Park resident who was there with her granddaughters Madison, 6, and Mila, 4, who were visiting from Maryland. “I didn’t even know they [Orange Park Library] had it.”
The Take and Make kits are available each Thursday and last until supplies are depleted. Each week they have a different theme.
“Instead of doing our story time gathering, we were trying to find alternatives,” said Julia Davis, a librarian at Orange Park Library. “The Take and make crafts was a really popular idea in libraries that we sort of adapted to fit the community. For African American history month [in February], we’re doing one based on Mae Jemison [the first Black woman to become an astronaut], so it’s a little rock ship the kids can make to sort of blast off with that.”
According to Davis, the feedback of the program has been increasingly positive. Many parents are busy, so the program gives them a chance to grab something for their children quickly. The kits are entertaining and educational.
Leah Diggs is a children’s librarian at Orange Park. She has been with the Clay County Library system for four years and at Orange Park for about two months.
“A lot of parents love the Take and Makes,” she said. “We started actually expanding it from children to doing it for teens as well, and those are really popular. We had a Harry Potter one for the teens, and that was out in like maybe half a day. It was very, very popular.”
“I just think it’s really great that they’re doing these things to celebrate history in a creative way for kids,” said Marquis. “Since a lot of them with learning online has been such a challenge.”
For more information on availability and scheduling, see library.Claycountygov.com.

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COMP3234 Computer and Communication Networks Problem Set Assignment Three Total 8 points Due date: 17:00 May 2, 2017Answer all questions. Hand-in the assignment via the Moodle System. Question 1 (2 points) (This question is related to ILO2b –“be able to comprehend and explain the principles behind IP technology and IP addressing” and ILO5 –“be able to plan for IP networks and properly assign IP addresses to interfaces in given networks.”)The following figure shows an organization with four subnets. Assume you are the network administrator of this organization. You are going to (a)(1) assign IP addresses to the interfaces of routers R0, R1, & R2 and hosts H0, H1, H2, & H3, (b)(0.4) label each subnet with the corresponding network address/mask, and (c)(0.6) construct the forwarding table for the routers R0, R1, & R2, with following constraints: 1.The expected number of hosts in each subnet is: a.Subnet A: 50 b.Subnet B: 200
c.Subnet C: 200 d.Subnet D: 500 2.The organization is allocated with the network address: 184.108.40.206/21. 3.You are expected to use the least amount of routing entries to represent all the subnets of this site in each forwarding table. 4.For each interface, please show its IP address. (That is, find a suitable IP address within the subnet and allocate that to the interface.) 5.Present the routing table with the following information: Destination address/mask, Nexthop, Interface.where Nexthop gives the target IP address of the nexthop router along the path to the destination; if the destination network is the ultimate destination of the packet, leave Nexthop field as empty; Interface gives the network interface of the router that leads to the nexthop router or the ultimate destination. 7.