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You can find the latest transfer news here and the latest football rumours here.
A quick update on the transfer news, rumors and speculation surrounding the top 3 clubs in the Premiership (Manchester United, Chelsea, Arsenal – with due respect to Liverpool).
Diarra (Lyon) is playing coy again saying that the future is uncertain, just days there were statements coming from Diarra’s agent that Diarra would not be going anywhere. Like Lyon did with Essien last year, expect Diarra to be touted like a gold ring in the middle of a crowded bazaar – the highest bidder will take him, and at the moment that could be anyone from Lyon, United, Madrid, Juve and Milan.
I seriously doubt that United would put up $20 million+ plus for Diarra when they could get 2 good midfielders and a decent young defender for less than that. And as far as the midfielder watch goes, nothing’s clear until after the season’s over, although considering the dynasty Martin Jol’s building at Tottenham it might be a safe bet to say that Carrick is not coming to Old Trafford – that is, unless the Spurs falter next season and Carrick needs to secure his England berth.
Update: News item confirms Utd interest in Carrick
Ruud rumors have sprung up again, with Inter reportedly offering 8 million pounds plus Obafemi Martins into the equation. 8 million is far too less for Ruud – who, I might add, was more saleable last year than this year – but how will United cope with the backlash of losing such a popular striker?
The Ballack deal is almost done, and they are still gunning for a successful striker (Shevchenko, Kyut, Torres…the list goes on). More interesting is how Mourinho will handle the defence, and while Cole might link up with Terry and co, what if Gallas or Carvalho leave?
Update: Shevchenko says he’s staying at Milan – there are still some things money cant buy. Or are there?
Mourinho’s statement that he considered quitting Chelsea because of the media reaction only stoked the story that he actually might be leaving, but we all know that isnt happening this year. There’s no where higher to go, because unless Rijkaard or Ferguson are kicked out there few high-profile clubs that Mourinho would agree going to.
As for the players, this is where it gets interesting: Any one (or more) of Wayne Bridge, Del Horno, Gallas and Carvalho are slated to leave. And that’s just from the defence. My money is on Del Horno, with Cole coming in, because replacing Gallas or Carvalho is very, very tough.
From the midfield, you could put your money on Duff and/or Gudjohnsen leaving – Duff is more likely to go, making space for SWP to play more regularly.
Will Crespo be shipped out? I’d say only one of Gudjohnsen and Crespo will be allowed to leave, and with Spurs supposedly going for G, there may just be more than the “>three signings Kenyon mentioned.
Update: Apparently Spurs are going for Bridge as well, while Blackburn want G too. And if you think this is silly, wait till the season ends – then the idiotic media speculation will really start winding you up.
This is a tough one – Arsenal need players at the back and in the midfield, and with Wenger you never know who he brings in.
While Cole has stated that he wants to stay at Arsenal, reports are that he and Lauren could be out of Arsenal at the end of the season. I doubt that, becuase Lauren has been great for Arsenal (and can cover at the center-back position as well), but with Cole no one knows.
And then there is always Henry. I doubt he will leave, but the media will be having none of that.


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Nov. 9, 1943. 1 H. sPERRY 2,333,748
TREATMENT OF CHLORINE Filed/June 25, 1941 I ii/ Lil/J TNW CHLORINE GAS Patented Nov. 9, 1943 Luke H. Sperry, Wilmington, Del., assigner to Hercules Powder Company,- Wilmington, Del., a corporation of Delaware Application June 25, 1941', semi No. 399,654
claims. (c1. sz-115) This invention relates Ato a method for liquefying chlorine and to apparatus for carrying out the method.
Chlorine may be liquefied by compressing it to very high pressures or refrigerating it to very lowtemperatures. Usually both compression and refrigeration are combined. From purely .thermodynamic considerations, liquefaction may be brought about either by mild pressure with strong refrigeration to very low temperaturesl or by high pressure with cooling to merely moderately low temperatures. l
The second of these two courses would be the more desirable since it permits refrigeration with ordinary cooling brines whereas very low temperatures are obtainable only at considerable expense. However, compression to high pressures can be accomplished only with positive pressure equipment such as reciprocating compressors and, furthermore, close fitting of the moving parts is essential. Compression to high pressures has been unsatisfactory, if not altogether impractical, as chlorine gas dried in the usual manner by sulfuric acid, has a strongly erosive action on the wearing and sealing surfaces, es-
pecially on piston rings. Clearances soon become excessive, o r the equipment becomes altogether unfit for use and must be repaired.
It is an object of this invention -to provide a method and means for liquefying chlorine at high pressures under mild conditions of refrigeration while avoiding thediiiiculties in high pressure compression which have been mentioned. Other objects wi1l-appear hereinafter.
It has now been found that the erosion of positive pressure compressors at the fitting surfaces is caused chieily by traces of sulfuric acid in the chlorine. This sulfuric acid is introduced in the operation of` drying the chlorine with strong sulfuric acid and/or by sulfuric acid seals used in pumps and other equipment.` In accordl Figure II is similar but shows additional apparatus preferably combined with that of Figure I.
Referring to Figure I, l designates a tower packed with coke, 2 a Vreciprocating positive pressure compressor equipped with close-fitting carbon piston rings; 3 is a condenser for compressed chlorine equipped with suitable inlet 6 and outlet 'I for a cooling iiuid such as refrigerated brine.
Referring to Figure II, it will be noted that they apparatus there shown is like that of Figure I except that it is preceded by a compressor l for the chlorine which is of the rotary type and thus capable of imparting only'a moderate pressure increment to the gas; 5 is a heat interchanger capable of cooling the chlorine gas and is equipped with suitable inlet 8 and outlet 9 for a cooling medium such as cold water or brine.
In operating in accordance with the method of this invention chlorine gas obtained from electrolytic cells or by chemical oxidation processes such as the Deacon or other process in which a chloride is subjected to oxidation under acid conditions, is dried by contact with -sulfuric acid,
v'usually in. fairly extensive surfaces, for example,
by beingpa'ssed through a bed of inert porous material wet with strong sulfuric acid. Thechlorine in contact with sulfuricacid in the drymay be mere traces of sulfuric acid. and whichv .ing operation or in contact with sulfuric acid which may be used to seal pumps and other handling equipment, picks up small quantities which 0.01%. .'Ihe 4gas containing the sulfuric acid impurity `is then passed through a bed of coke preferably in the form of a packed bed of about ance with this invention, dry chlorine gas contaminated by traces of sulfuric acid is liqueiied byl a process which comprises passing the chlorine gas through a bed of substantially dry coke to a positive pressure reciprocating compressor wherein the gas is compressed to a relatively high pressure, and then cooling and condensing the chlorine at a moderately low temperature.
-The accompanying drawing illustrates the manner in which the invention is carried out. In the drawing:
of the sulfuric acid, the chlorine' is- Vpassed through the coke with a superficial velocity not exceeding about one foot per second and prefer- Figure I represents diagrammatically a combiably not exceeding 0.25 foot per second. The coke is substantially dry and will contain at most the minor amount of liquid accumulated over a period of time by absorption of the tracesV of- .sulfuric acid from the chlorine passing therethrough. Usually the chlorine is passed up through the coke bed which will be slightly wetv with accumulated acid in the lower portion of the hed but which will be dry in the upper portion. accumulated acid being drained oi from the tower or washed out occasionally. The chlorine is then led to a positive pressure compressor such as the reciprocating compressor shown in Figure I. The compressor' raises the chlorine pressure to above about 60 pounds per square inch usually to a pressure between about 60 pounds persquare inch and 130 pounds per square inch. The chlorine is then cooled to a temperature at which it becomes liquid, relatively mild refrigerating conditions being suitable. For example, at a pressure of 120 pounds per square inch, liquefaction commences at 31 C. and the chlorine may be recovered from accompanying diluent gases by cooling in the range between 31 C. and about -15 C., satisfactory high recovery being obtained cooling merely in 'the range between about 0 C. and about 15 C.
Preferably the chlorine gas is given a mild compression with the usual rotary compressor sealed with sulfuric acid'prior to being passed through the coke tower. With this mode of operation, the chlorine is usually cooled, for ex'- ample, in aheat interchanger supplied with cold water prior to being passed through the bed of coke. Figure II illustrates this modification. Mild precompression and cooling have the advantage of placing the chlorine gas which is contaminated with sulfuric acid in a more desirable condition for the removal of the acid. It also decreases the load upon the positive pressure compressor subsequently utilized thereby improving efiiciency'preventsanmnduly `high:temperaturerise in the compressor; and provides a pressure head for forcing the chlorine gas through the bed of coke. The pre-compressor will operate to place the gas under a pressure between about 5 pounds per square inch and about pounds per square inch. The cooling associated with pre-compression will usually reduce the temperature of the chlorine gas to between about 0 C. and about 10 C.
Thus, for example, gaseous electrolytic chlorine at 10 C. and atmospheric pressure is dried by contact with 95% sulfuric acid, picking up 0.006% acid by weight of the chlorine gas. It is passed through a tower packed to a depth of four feet with dry coke at a gas velocity of 0;15 foot per second and then to a reciprocating compressor which raises its pressure to 120 pounds per square inch. It is then passed through a cooling coil cooled by water at 16 C. and through a cooling condenser where the compressed gas is cooled at 3 C. and condensed. In a somewhat improved operation, electrolytic chloriney dried by sulfuric acid in the same manner, and contaminated by traces of the acid, is pre-compressed to'18 pounds per square inch pressure by means of a rotary compressor of the Nash type sealed with 95% sulfuric acid. It is then cooled to 8 C; in a coil cooled-by cold water after-which it passedV through a coke-packed tower, compressed and liquefied as in the previous example. In this case, a cooling condenser is satisfactory for liquefaction after compression to 120 C. Y
It will be appreciated that the cooling condenser referred to in Figures I and II may be divided into a pre-cooler and a cooling condenser proper in which the actual liquefaction takes place. It will also be understood that tail gases pressing the gas in a reciprocating compressor to may be scrubbed in the Vusual manner to absorb Vany residual chlorine,if desired... .l
Liquefaction according to this invention enables the use of positive pressure equipment on apractical basis for the compression of industrial chlorine. This permits compressing the chlorine to such high pressures that simple ecomonical cooling substances are adequate to being about the liquefaction of the compressed gas. It has been found that there is also brought about a considerable decrease in the siudgins-and corrosion dimculties encountered in the operation of the chlorine condenser.
It will be understood that the details and examples hereinbefore set forth are illustrative only and that the invention as broadly described' curs to bring about its condensation.
2. A method for liquefying dry chlorine gas contaminated with small quantities of sulfuric acid which comprises compressing and cooling the- -said gas',- vpassing"it-"throughra =bedofA coke"v wherein contaminating sulfuric acid is removed, further compressing the gas in a positive pressure compressor, and cooling the compressed gas to a temperature at which liquefaction occurs to bring about its condensation.
3. A method for liquefying dry chlorine gas contaminated with small quantities of sulfuric acid which comprises passing the said gas through a bed of coke wherein contaminating sulfuric acid is removed, compressing the gas in a positive compressor to a pressure of at least 60 pounds per square inch, and cooling the compressed gas to a temperature at which liquefaction occurs to bring about its condensation.
4. A method for liquefying dry chlorine gas contaminated with small quantities of sulfuric acid which comprises compressing the gas to a pressure of between about 5 and about 20 pounds per square inch, cooling the gas, passing the gas through a bed of coke wherein the small quantities of sulfuric acid are removed, further coma pressure in excess of 60 pounds per square inch, and cooling the compressed gas to a temperature at which liquefaction occurs to condense the chlorine.
5; Anapparatus for ,liquefying chlorine comprising a low pressure compressor with associated means for cooling chlorine gas compressed there in, a vessel packed with coke connected by a conduit to said cooling means, a positive pressure compressor for the chlorine, a. cooling condenser for the compressed chlorine, and conduits for conducting chlorine from the coke packed vessel to the positive pressure compressor and from the latter compressor to the condenser.
LUKE H. SPERRY.

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Michael Jordan Finalizing Sale of Charlotte Hornets
NBA legend Michael Jordan has agreed to sell his majority stake in the Charlotte Hornets to a group led by Gabe Plotkin and Rick Schnall for an approximate $3 billion in valuation, ending his 13-year tenure as majority owner.
The six-time champion purchased the controlling equity stake in the Hornets from media mogul Robert Johnson in 2010 for $275 million, making history as the first former Black professional athlete to become the majority partner in a major American sports franchise. While the sale valuation is currently unreported, Forbes estimated the franchise to be worth $1.7 billion as of October 2022. Once the sale becomes official, the NBA will no longer have any Black majority partners among its 30 franchises. Famous faces that are a part of the new ownership group include rapper J. Cole and country singer Eric Church.
Kansas City Chiefs Unveil Super Bowl LVII Rings
Players from the Kansas City Chiefs celebrated their third Super Bowl title in franchise history on Thursday, coming together at Union Station in downtown Kansas City to receive the commemorative rings. Super Bowl LVII MVP Patrick Mahomes and tight end Travis Kelce personally consulted on the jewelry’s design, and features include 609 round diamonds, 16 baguette diamonds, four marquise diamonds, and 35 custom-cut genuine rubies totaling approximately 16.10 carats.
“We learned from what we did the first time, what we like, what we can emphasize and I think that’s something that’s gonna make this ring even more special,” Mahomes told Boardroom of what makes this ring different than the one he received in 2020.
Grammy Awards Announce More Changes, Decrease Nominees for Top Awards
Days after announcing three new categories, the Recording Academy revealed plans on Friday to decrease the number of nominees in the top four Grammy Awards. The final list of nominees for Album, Song, and Record of the Year, as well as Best New Artist, will be been reduced from 10 acts to eight.
In another significant move, the Academy also declared that “only human creators are eligible to be submitted for consideration for, nominated for, or win a Grammy Award.” A work that contains no human authorship — that is, produced through means such as generative AI — is not eligible for a golden gramophone in any category.
NBA Hits Ja Morant with 25-game Suspension
Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant was suspended for 25 games to start the 2023-24 NBA season after he was seen brandishing a firearm on social media, the league announced Friday. “For Ja, basketball needs to take a back seat at this time. Prior to his return to play, he will be required to formulate and fulfill a program with the league that directly addresses the circumstances that led him to repeat this destructive behavior,” part of league Commissioner Adam Silver’s statement read.
Morant signed a five-year, $194 million rookie max extension that will bump his salary to $33.5 million this upcoming campaign. As several observers have calculated, the 23-year-old’s lengthy ban will cost him about $7.6 million and will put him in line to make his season debut in December.
Star Jets CB Sauce Gardner Signs with Vayner Sports
New York Jets cornerback Ahmad “Sauce” Gardner has signed a representation deal with agency VaynerSports. The news follows Gardner severing ties with GSE Worldwide and agent David Canter, who is currently under investigation by the NFL Players Association for allegedly engaging in a bribing scheme in order to get players selected in the NFL Draft.
VaynerSports was founded by AJ Vaynerchuk in 2016, the younger brother of Gary Vaynerchuk. The two co-founded VaynerMedia in 2009.
Courtney Williams Unveils New Player Exclusive Shoe with Moolah Kicks
Courtney Williams is effortlessly stylish. Now the Chicago Sky star is teaming up with Moolah Kicks to debut her very own player exclusive of its signature shoe. The sneaker company is the only one that designs basketball sneakers exclusively for women. The green colorway is an homage to Williams’ alma mater, the University of South Florida.
When discussing the inspiration for the shoe in a statement, the 2021 WNBA All-Star said, “If it wasn’t for that school and basketball program, I wouldn’t be here still doing what I love, so it was only right I show love.”

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Definition of Long-Term Care
Long-term care provides a wide variety of services for older adults with a chronic illness, disability, or cognitive disorder. Medical problems limit a person’s ability to function independently and perform the six “activities of daily living.” New York State Medicaid defines these activities as bathing, eating, dressing, toileting, continence and transferring (moving in and out of bed, chair or wheelchair). In most cases, the elderly receive long-term care services in their homes, but they are also cared for in nursing homes, adult day care centers and assisted living facilities in Rensselaer County.
Need for Long-Term Care
The need for and financing of long term care has become one of the most serious concerns of Rensselaer’s County’s older adult population. The questions each person must answer are:
- How soon must I plan for long-term care before the actual need arises?
- How will I pay for housing, health, and medical expenses during the last years of my life?
- How much inheritance, if any, do I want to leave to my family?
Rensselaer County is located in the eastern part of New York State. The eastern boundary of the county runs along the Vermont and Massachusetts borders. The city of Troy, which is located on the western edge of Rensselaer County of the eastern bank of the Hudson River, is the county seat. Troy, along with Albany and Schenectady, form the region called the Capital District. Through much of the 19th and into the early 2th century, Troy held the distinction of being not only one of the most prosperous cities in New York State, but in the entire country. Troy is home to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Russell Sage College, Hudson Valley Community College and Emma Willard School, and is considered the hometown of Uncle Sam.
For a free, no-obligation consultation on Medicaid planning, contact Ettinger Law Firm at either their Albany or Saratoga offices.

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OUR LAST TANGO (Un tango más) executive produced by Wim Wenders (Pina, Buena Vista Social Club, Wings of Desire) and directed by German Kral, will be released in the UK on 22nd September by Celluloid Circus in partnership with the Argentine Film Festival, London.
Written and directed by German Kral (The Last Applause, Música Cubana), OUR LAST TANGO tells the life and love story of Argentina's most celebrated tango dancers Maria Nieves Rego and Juan Carlos Copes. They met as teenagers and danced together for nearly fifty years, becoming international stars and making the Argentine tango famous around the world before a painful separation tore them apart. In German Kral's documentary the virtuosos reunite to open up about their journey, recreating incredible tango-choreographies with the help of a group of young dancers from Buenos Aires including acclaimed dancer Pablo Verón (The Tango Lesson).
OUR LAST TANGO will be released in UK cinemas on 22nd September 2017.
Eureka Entertainment to release THE VIKINGS, Richard Fleischer's rip-roaring action adventure packed with stunning visuals, brutal action and a star-studded cast, as part of the Eureka Classics range on Blu-ray for the first time in the UK on 16 October 2017.
One of the most spectacular and action packed epics of the fifties, Richard Fleischer's The Vikings wowed audiences worldwide with its stunning visuals, brutal action and star studded cast.
Prince Einar (Kirk Douglas, Paths of Glory, Ace in the Hole) is the son and heir of a savage Viking chieftain (Ernest Borgnine, Violent Saturday, The Wild Bunch). Prince Eric (Tony Curtis, Some Like it Hot) is his unknowing half-brother, the bastard offspring of Einar's father and an English queen. When the Vikings kidnap the princess Morgana (Janet Leigh, Psycho), her beauty inflames the desires of both men, forcing a bloody duel that decides their fate... and the future of the English throne.
Filmed in vivid Technicolor by the legendary Jack Cardiff (The Red Shoes, Black Narcissus) and narrated by Orson Welles, The Vikings spawned a whole sub-genre of imitators, (Mario Bava alone helmed Erik The Conqueror, The Last of the Vikings and Knives of the Avenger in the years following the film’s release) but none quite topped the glorious spectacle from one of America's greatest directors of genre cinema, Richard Fleischer.
Warner Bros. Pictures releases a VR Experience for IT, based on the novel by Stephen King. Experience IT like you've never imagined before in IT: FLOAT - A Cinematic VR Experience. Meet Pennywise and enter the sewers of Derry and you’ll float too! Follow the above link to see it.
New Line Cinema's horror thriller IT, directed by Andrés Muschietti (Mama), is based on the hugely popular Stephen King novel of the same name, which has been terrifying readers for decades.
When children begin to disappear in the town of Derry, Maine, a group of young kids are faced with their biggest fears when they square off against an evil clown named Pennywise, whose history of murder and violence dates back for centuries.
Trained killer Sook-hee (Kim Ok-bin) is the architect of an unforgettable opening sequence, breathtakingly shot from a first person point-of-view, as she breaks into a warehouse and lays waste to the multitude of thugs contained within. When the pregnant young woman eventually goes down, she’s picked up by the mysterious National Intelligence Service.
Given the choice to join them or die, she reluctantly accepts a new identity and trains in order to complete a future assignment and eventually win freedom for herself and her daughter. Matters are further complicated by the feelings arising from the murder of her father, a past relationship with a gang-boss ex-lover and the tantalising chance at a happy future offered by an undercover agent with a mission to win her affections...
THE VILLAINESS will be released to UK cinemas and Digital HD on September 15th, 2017. Click above to see the trailer.
Albert is an eccentric, ageing painter who doubles as an unconventional, Jung-inspired psychotherapist. When his friend asks him to counsel her grandson Ben, whose boyfriend problems are fuelling an already deep depression, their subsequent therapy sessions reveal as much about Albert as they do about Ben.
Filmed on location in Glasgow, Seat In Shadow is the debut feature from writer/ director Henry Coombes. it received its world premiere at Edinburgh International Film Festival in 2016, receiving a Michael Powell Award nomination. It also won Best Micro Feature Award at Berlin Independent Film Festival 2017 and played at BFI Flare. Supported by Creative Scotland, this is a witty study of social mores and sexual excess where the boundaries between doctor and patient, artist and muse become increasingly blurred.
Produced by award-winning La Belle Allée, who are responsible for Tinsel Town, BAFTA-winning One Life Stand and co-produced Nicholas Winding Refn’s Valhalla Rising, Seat In Shadowstars David Sillars, Marcella McIntosh and newcomer Jonathan 'Jonty' Leslie. Follow the link above for the trailer. RELEASE DATE: 25 SEPTEMBER.
Broadcast as part of BBC 2's Gay Britannia season that commemorates the 50th anniversary of the 1967 Sexual Offences Act, Against The Law is a powerfully emotive factual drama of the court case that led to a review of laws regarding to homosexuality.
Set in the 1950s, journalist Peter Wildeblood (Daniel Mays) meets RAF corporal Peter McNally (Richard Gadd) and they begin a love affair at a time when being gay is against the law. This lead to to Wildeblood being arrested and put on trial alongside his two friends Lord Montagu and Michael Pitte-Rivers to be given a prison sentence. Determined to set an example, he's given a jail sentence but is also started a change in public opinion. His release coincides with the setting up of the Wolfenden commission set up to consider amending existing laws ion homosexuality. His testimony contributed to the eventual change in the law in 1967.
The addition of eyewitness accounts from gay men offering poignant reminders of the emotional, mental challenges as well as continual abuse and hostility that homosexuals experienced before 1967. The film’s director Fergus O'Brien has established a reputation for documentary TV work including Benefit Busters, Inside Harley Street and The Armstrongs. Based on Peter Wildeblood's best-selling autobiography of the same name, it’s been adapted by Brian Fillis (An Englishman In New York, and BAFTA-nominated Fear Of Fanny). Against The Law assembles an impressive cast including BAFTA-nominated Daniel Mays (Rogue One; Line Of Duty; Ashes To Ashes), Charlie Creed Miles (Peaky Blinders, Ripper Street), and Mark Gatiss (League of Gentlemen; Doctor Who. Sherlock), alongside TV newcomers Richard Gadd and Josh Collins.
Against the Law (12) is available on DVD on 11 September 2017, RRP £14.99, courtesy of Network Distributing.
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Are you ready for double the fun, double the mayhem and double the heartthrob Varun Dhawan? Because superstar Varun Dhawan has just shared the first look poster of his upcoming film JUDWAA 2 releasing in cinemas worldwide this Dussehra on 29th September.
20 years from the release of David Dhawan's blockbuster comic caper Judwaa, the iconic Jodi Raja and Prem will be back as Varun Dhawan steps into Salman Khan's shoes in the remake of the 1997 hit.
Superstar Varun Dhawan, who is known for his comic timing, is set to entertain audiences through this rib-tickling comedy that promises to be an all-out family entertainer. Setting the temperatures soaring are two of the hottest actresses in Bollywood Jacqueline Fernandes and Taapsee Pannu, in a never-seen-before avatar.
The plotline of the film being directed by the master of comedies, David Dhawan, promises Double The Fun, Double The Entertainment. The laugh riot is set in Mumbai and in London and will have the twins create confusion in both these world’s only to save the day in the end.
Academy Award® winner Sofia Coppola (Lost in Translation) unleashes the atmospheric thriller The Beguiled, coming to Digital on September 26, 2017, and Blu-ray, DVD and On Demand on October 10, 2017, from Universal Pictures Home Entertainment. The winner of the Best Director award (Sofia Coppola) at the 2017 Cannes International Film Festival, the Focus Features film showcases exceptional performances by the outstanding ensemble cast of Golden Globe Award® winner Colin Farrell (In Bruges), Academy Award® winner Nicole Kidman (Big Little Lies) Golden Globe Award® nominee Kirsten Dunst (Fargo), Elle Fanning (Maleficent), Oona Laurence (Bad Moms), Angourie Rice (Spider-Man: Homecoming), Addison Riecke (The Thundermans), and Emma Howard (Transparent).
The Beguiled unfolds during the Civil War, at a Southern girls' boarding school. Its sheltered young women take in an injured enemy soldier. As they provide refuge and tend to his wounds, the house is taken over with sexual tension and dangerous rivalries, and taboos are broken in an unexpected turn of events.
Featuring never-before-seen content, The Beguiled on Blu-ray, DVD and Digital comes packed with exclusive featurettes taking viewers behind the scenes of the alluring and intense drama and exploring Sofia Coppola's unique vision.


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Now that #ProEraWeek has come to a close, Joey Bada$$ and company have decided to liberate each track as part of theirÂ Secc$ Tap.e 2Â EP as promised. Included on the seven-track project are Joey Bada$$' "Pantie Raid pt. 2," Kirk Knight's "Pussy Facx", and five other cuts from the Brooklyn collective that were just released this week. Joey recently took to twitter and had this to say about the project:
"#PROERAWEEKÂ is sumchin we came up with for the fans. We give the opportunity to hear a new track everyday of the week. showing appreciation,"
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I don’t know when I first discovered Clean-Install Assistant (C-IA), but it’s been an invaluable tool ever since.
Before C-IA, moving a user to a new computer or replacing a damaged System could be a real nightmare. You’d do a clean install, then compare the new System Folder with the old one on a folder-by-folder, file-by-file basis. It was tedious – something I discovered last week when moving from Mac OS 9.0.4 on my SuperMac S900 to OS 9.1 on my Titanium PowerBook.
Over the weekend, Marc Moini (also the author of Startup Doubler) released C-AI 1.5.1, the first version to support Mac OS 9.1. It would have made my upgrade a lot faster, easier, and more thorough.
What C-IA does sounds remarkably simple: It wades through every item in your System Folder, identifies non-Apple items, and moves them to a new folder. It also does the reverse, putting all those items in the proper place in a new System Folder while refusing to overwrite files that are already there.
It’s a brilliantly simple concept, but the program has to be updated for each version of the Mac OS. If not, it wouldn’t handle additions to the System Folder properly.
One of my favorite C-IA tricks is manually wading through the folder of items removed from the System Folder and removing unnecessary files. That includes preferences for long gone games and applications, drivers for hardware that’s not in your new computer, and control panel and extensions not needed with the new OS.
Then you use C-IA to reintegrate all those files with your new System. Brilliantly simple!
Other uses for C-IA include:
- Extract non-Apple files, back them up, then put them back.
- Create a master set of additions for use on multiple Macs.
- Remove non-Apple files so you can restore an older version of the Mac OS.
Clean-Install Assistant has one of the more unusual price structures: It’s free if you have 1-3 Macs, costs $50 if you have 4-10, jumps to $500 for all Macs within 100 miles of your site, and hits $1,000 for a worldwide license. C-IA is now freeware.
C-IA isn’t the kind of program you’ll use every day. If you’re lucky, you may never need it. But when you have to do a clean install to replace a damaged System, C-IA could save you hours by having the computer do all the tedious work of moving system additions from the old System Folder to the new one.
My check is in the mail.
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In this essay, I will attempt to trace the development of the concept of intelligence and the various different ways of measuring it. I will discuss, starting from the early twentieth century, how intelligence first became of so much importance and of how the knowledge and understanding of the concept of intelligence has increased throughout the century. I will briefly describe the origins of the concept of intelligence and I will also mention the most recent developments in the subject such as those of multiple intelligences and artificial intelligence (AI). Various definitions of 'intelligence' have been produced and psychologists have so far been unable to agree on a common definition. This indicates the complexity of the subject and the diverse ways of looking at it. Some of the definitions used during the twentieth century will be mentioned. The continuous controversy as to whether intelligence is influenced mainly by hereditary or environmental causes will also be discussed. As concepts such as 'intelligence' are always value laden, the political and ideological consequences of intelligence testing will also be briefly explored in relation to educational and racial issues.
The issue of intelligence and intelligence testing first came about within the problems of the education system. Teachers found that some children made slower progress in their studies, and explained this in terms of 'deficient capacity'. The school administrators found this explanation too simple. They believed poor academic performance could have been due to insufficient teaching. It became of some importance as to whether the cause lay on the individual or in the instruction. According to C.J. Adcock (1965, p.181) "It was this educational problem which led to the first effective tests of intelligence". In 1904 in France A. Binet and Th. Simon were asked to create an intelligence test that looked at the problems associated with children who could not learn. Their objective was to devise a way of assessing intellectual performance. A test was constructed to assess the performance of children that were not doing so well as the rest of their peers. Binet and Simon were the first to devise such an intelligence test in order to assess a child's ability and to detect the 'defective' children. This was to provide an answer to teachers who complained about some children who were considered to be ineducable. A child's mental age was determined by their level of error - for example lower performance on tests as compared with the age-related norm. Garlton also produced a number of tests in connection with his interest of human heredity and is regarded one of the most important pioneers in the development of mental testing. James Mckeen Caltell also was the author of several tests; he was the first to actually use the term 'mental test'. However it was the work of Binet and Simon that helped the development of mental testing get underway. Binet's approach was the asking of a variety of questions, which could be answered at different stages of development. From this it was possible to get a measure of someone's mental age. However, if one wished to compare the intelligence of children of different ages, this proved problematic. It was argued that there would have to be something more than just mental age. For instance, the older child might have a greater mental age but be less intelligent in that his/her mental age was less than average, whilst the younger one might have a lower mental age than the older child yet have greater than the average of its age group. Therefore given the need to compare children of different ages, Stern, a German psychologist suggested the Intelligence Quotient, known as I.Q, which is the mental age divided by the chronological age, multiplied by one-hundred. If the two ages are the same then the I.Q is one hundred and the child is deemed to be of average intelligence. If, however, the mental age is higher, then...
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Bitstamp: Everything to Know
By Beluga Research August 3, 2023
- Bitstamp is a leading cryptocurrency exchange platform that allows users to buy, sell and trade various digital currencies securely
- Bitstamp is headquartered in Luxembourg and serves as a bridge between the traditional financial system and the digital asset space
- It offers trading pairs for various cryptocurrencies and supports fiat currencies such as USD, EUR and GBP for deposits and withdrawals
- As a regulated exchange, Bitstamp complies with AML (Anti-Money Laundering) and KYC (Know Your Customer) requirements, ensuring a secure and compliant trading
Bitstamp is a leading cryptocurrency exchange platform that allows users to buy, sell, and trade various digital currencies securely. It offers a user-friendly interface and a wide range of features to cater to both novice and experienced traders. The platform supports popular cryptocurrencies such as bitcoin (BTC), ether (ETH), Ripple (XRP), litecoin (LTC) and many others. It provides various trading pairs, allowing users to exchange one cryptocurrency for another or trade against fiat currencies like the US dollar and the euro.
One of the key aspects that sets Bitstamp apart is its commitment to security. The exchange implements industry best practices to safeguard user funds and personal information. It utilizes cold storage wallets to store the majority of user funds offline, protecting them from potential hacking attempts. Additionally, Bitstamp employs two-factor authentication (2FA) to add an extra layer of security to user accounts.
A Brief History
Bitstamp was founded in August 2011 by Nejc Kodrič and Damijan Merlak in Slovenia. It initially aimed to provide a reliable and trustworthy platform for users to trade bitcoin. As one of the early players in the cryptocurrency exchange space, Bitstamp quickly gained popularity and attracted a significant user base.
In 2013, Bitstamp suffered a security breach in which hackers managed to steal around 19,000 bitcoins. However, the exchange handled the incident professionally, reimbursing affected users and further enhancing its security measures. This incident highlighted the importance of robust security practices within the cryptocurrency industry and Bitstamp's commitment to protecting user funds.
Over the years, Bitstamp expanded its services and obtained licenses to operate in various jurisdictions. In 2016, the exchange became the first fully licensed cryptocurrency exchange in the European Union, further solidifying its reputation as a trusted platform. Bitstamp's regulatory compliance has been a key factor in attracting institutional investors and maintaining its position as a reputable exchange.
Bitstamp: Everything to Know
- Account creation and verification. To start using Bitstamp, users need to create an account and complete the verification process. The verification typically involves providing personal information and submitting relevant identification documents. The level of verification required depends on the user's intended activities on the platform.
- Trading options. Bitstamp offers several types of trading options to accommodate different trading strategies and preferences. The exchange provides a basic trading interface suitable for beginners and a more advanced trading view for experienced traders. Users can place market orders, limit orders and stop orders to execute trades at their desired price points.
- Fiat deposits and withdrawals. Bitstamp supports deposits and withdrawals in fiat currencies, making it convenient for users to onboard and offboard funds. Users can deposit funds using bank transfers or credit/debit cards, depending on location and available options. Withdrawals are processed in a similar manner, allowing users to convert cryptocurrencies into fiat and transfer them to their bank accounts.
- Security measures. Bitstamp prioritizes the security of user funds and employs various measures to mitigate risks. As mentioned earlier, the exchange utilizes cold storage wallets to store the majority of cryptocurrencies offline, minimizing the risk of theft. Additionally, Bitstamp encourages users to enable two-factor authentication (2FA) to protect their accounts from unauthorized access.
- Mobile App. Bitstamp offers a mobile app for iOS and Android devices, enabling users to trade and manage accounts on the go. The app provides a streamlined trading experience, allowing users to monitor market prices, execute trades and access a portfolio conveniently from mobile devices.
- Customer Support. Bitstamp provides customer support through email and a dedicated support ticket system. The exchange strives to address user inquiries and issues promptly, ensuring a positive user experience. Additionally, Bitstamp maintains an extensive knowledge base and FAQ section on its website, offering self-help resources for users to find answers to common questions.
To start using Bitstamp, create an account on their platform. The registration process is straightforward and requires providing some basic personal information, such as name, email address and country of residence. Once the registration is completed, verify the account by providing additional documentation, including proof of identity and address. This verification process is in place to comply with regulatory requirements and ensures the security of the platform.
After an account is verified, deposit funds into the Bitstamp account. Bitstamp supports various deposit methods, including bank transfers and cryptocurrencies. To deposit fiat currency, initiate a bank transfer to the designated Bitstamp bank account. Alternatively, transfer cryptocurrencies to a Bitstamp wallet.
Once funds are deposited, start trading on Bitstamp. The platform offers a range of trading pairs, allowing the buying and selling of cryptocurrencies against fiat currencies like the US dollar and the euro. Bitstamp also provides advanced trading features, such as limit orders and stop orders, enabling the execution of trades at specific price levels or automatically selling assets to limit potential losses.
One of the unique aspects of Bitstamp is its focus on security. The platform has implemented rigorous security measures to protect user funds and personal information. Bitstamp stores the majority of user funds in offline, cold storage wallets, which are not connected to the internet and are therefore less vulnerable to hacking attempts. The platform also utilizes two-factor authentication (2FA) to add an extra layer of security to user accounts.
Moreover, Bitstamp has a transparent fee structure, which is based on the trading volume of users. This incentivizes active traders and provides cost savings for frequent users of the platform. Bitstamp also offers competitive fees compared to other exchanges in the market, making it an attractive option for both retail and institutional investors.
In addition to its security measures and fee structure, Bitstamp has gained a reputation for its reliable and efficient customer support. The platform offers support through email and a ticketing system, ensuring that users can get assistance with any issues they may encounter. Bitstamp's customer support team is known for its responsiveness and professionalism, which further enhances the overall user experience.
- Security. Bitstamp prioritizes the security of its platform and users' funds. It implements industry-standard security measures, including two-factor authentication (2FA), cold storage for the majority of funds and regular security audits. These measures help protect against hacking attempts and unauthorized access.
- Reputation. Bitstamp has established a solid reputation in the cryptocurrency industry over its long history. It is one of the oldest exchanges in operation and has successfully navigated various market conditions. The exchange has built trust among its users and is known for reliability and transparency.
- Liquidity. Bitstamp offers high liquidity for several major cryptocurrencies, such as bitcoin (BTC), ethereum (ETH), and Ripple (XRP). This means users can easily buy or sell these cryptocurrencies at competitive prices without significant price slippage. The availability of liquidity ensures efficient trading and reduces the risk of market manipulation.
- Trading Options. Bitstamp provides a range of trading options to cater to different user preferences. It offers both basic and advanced trading interfaces, allowing beginners to start trading easily while providing advanced tools for experienced traders. Additionally, Bitstamp supports various order types, including market orders, limit orders and stop orders, enabling users to execute trades according to specific strategies.
- Fiat Support. Unlike many cryptocurrency exchanges that only support crypto-to-crypto trading, Bitstamp allows users to deposit and withdraw fiat currencies, such as US dollars (USD) and euros (EUR). This feature is beneficial for users who want to directly convert between cryptocurrencies and fiat currencies without relying on additional platforms or services.
- Limited Cryptocurrency Selection. While Bitstamp supports several popular cryptocurrencies, its selection is relatively limited compared to some other exchanges. Users may not find as many coins or newer projects listed on Bitstamp.
- Verification Requirements. Bitstamp follows strict Know Your Customer (KYC) and Anti-Money Laundering (AML) procedures. This means that users need to complete a verification process, which includes providing personal information and identity documents. While these measures enhance security and comply with regulations, they may deter users who prioritize privacy and anonymity.
- Customer Support. Some users have reported mixed experiences with Bitstamp's customer support. While the exchange offers support through email and a ticket system, response times may vary, and resolving complex issues might take longer than desired. Improvements in customer support responsiveness could enhance the overall user experience.
- Trading Fees. Bitstamp charges trading fees, which can vary depending on the trading volume. While the fees are generally competitive within the industry, frequent traders or those executing large orders may find the fees to be relatively higher compared to some other exchanges. It is important to consider trading costs when evaluating the overall profitability of trading on Bitstamp.


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One of Special Circumstances’ foremost agents, sometimes known as Cheradenine Zakalwe was known for doing the overt and covert Culture’s work. He had been plucked from relative obscurity by the woman that is often known as Diziet Sma. She thought that she knew him, but she had only been looking at a shadow of his character.
The drone known as Skaffen-Amtiskaw know both of these people and he has been asked to contact Zakalwe for another job that needs his expertise. He agrees to take on the work, however, his payment for doing so is to be told the location of an individual called Livueta. Livueta is also present in the other storyline that runs in reverse throughout the book which tells of Zakalwe’s other Culture-based jobs he was involved in all the way back to his pre-Culture childhood and where we learn of a boy called Elethiomel. It is the very personal battle between Zakalwe and Elethiomel that is the lynchpin of the plot of the book.
Apart from Excession, I have loved all of the Culture series that I have read so far. Banks is a magnificent science fiction writer who could weave complex plots in amongst the universe and populace that he created all of which is underlaid by his dark humour. This though I didn’t like as much sadly. It had lots of elements that make the other books so good, the character with a back story, galaxy-wide storyline and the ever-present ships that form the backbone of his books.
Even though it had all of that, there were some things that didn’t work for me, part of it was the ending that was supposed to be a shock and yet felt more of a letdown and part was the intertwined and reversed storylines. I prefer my books to take a more logical timeline and this very much didn’t. It is such a clever plot though and I think it could have been so much better laid out.


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Mindlessness—The Default Setting
Lecture no. 1 from the course: Practicing Mindfulness: An Introduction to Meditation
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Do you control your mind, or does your mind control you? Investigate how the mind operates and the condition of "mindlessness"—the pervasive swirl of thoughts and judgments that separate you from the world around you. Consider the possibility of cultivating the mind in ways conducive to deep well-being for yourself and others.

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|Pneumonia Signs & Symptoms|
The symptoms of pneumococcal pneumonia include fever, cough, shortness of breath, and chest pain.
The symptoms of pneumococcal meningitis include stiff neck, fever, mental confusion and disorientation, and visual sensitivity to light (photophobia).
The symptoms of pneumococcal bacteremia (a bloodstream infection) may be similar to some of the symptoms of pneumonia and meningitis, along with joint pain and chills.
The symptoms of otitis media (middle ear infection) typically include a painful ear, a red or swollen eardrum, and sometimes sleeplessness, fever and irritability.

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Basic steps in the investigation that could tie John Mark Karr to the 1996 murder of JonBenet Ramsey didn't begin in earnest until after his arrest in Thailand on Wednesday, a Denver Post investigation has shown.
Though the Boulder County district attorney's office had enough evidence to obtain an arrest warrant for Karr for first-degree murder, it was only after the warrant was issued that investigators started asking questions that would form the basis of a successful homicide prosecution, experts say.
For example, it wasn't until Wednesday morning, after Karr was in Thai custody, that a representative of Boulder District Atty. Mary Lacy's office called Hamilton County, Ala., schools to seek a handwriting sample of Karr for comparison with the ransom note left by JonBenet's killer.
Similarly, as of Friday, Lacy's office had not contacted the Colorado Bureau of Investigation to compare anything from Karr--DNA, handwriting or even shoe size--to the evidence found at the murder scene.
Nor did the district attorney's office consult with education officials in Colorado or California to see if they could track Karr's teaching history.
Karr's ex-wife and children also weren't contacted to see if they could provide an alibi for Karr's whereabouts at the time of JonBenet's murder. Karr's former wife has told a San Francisco television station that she is sure he spent Christmas 1996 with her and the family. JonBenet was killed the day after Christmas that year.
Likewise, the spokesman for the Sonoma County, Calif., sheriff's department, which has had a fugitive warrant since 2001 seeking Karr's arrest on five counts of misdemeanor possession of child pornography, said the department was unaware of Karr's connection to the Ramsey case until after he was in Thai custody.
At a news conference Thursday, Lacy indicated that "exigent circumstances" forced the arrest of Karr to occur before she would have preferred.
Lacy's spokeswoman said Friday that public safety and fear of flight influence decisions on when to arrest someone.


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The new Congress has just started meeting and the Democrats will be playing much more defense over the next two years. Recently re-elected Majority Leader Sen. Harry Reid joins us to talk about the next two years, the threat to repeal The Affordable Care Act possible solutions to Nevada's economic woes. He will also be taking your questions.
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Duvvada Jagannadham or DJ, which is the title of Stylish Star Allu Arjun’s latest movie in Harish Shankar’s direction, has caught the attention of movie lovers. Reactions have been very positive on social media and the title trended strongly for a few hours across all platforms.
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Followers have been eagerly awaiting any information on the sequel to Black Dynamite ever because it was introduced. The movie’s co-writer and star Michael Jai White reveals the sequel’s script is completed, however the undertaking received’t be launched anytime quickly.
Black Dynamite took the world by storm when it was launched in 2009, appearing as each a genius satire of the blaxploitation movies of the ’70s whereas additionally sustaining the toe-curling motion followers have grown to like from Michael Jai White. With the movie’s non secular successor Outlaw Johnny Black set to launch later this month, White revealed that the script for a real Black Dynamite sequel is finished, however behind-the-scenes troubles stop it from being filmed:
“We’ve got some obstacles there. The biggest obstacle is the producers that I aligned myself with in the first place,” White advised Heroic Hollywood. “That script was written, I wrote that script close to eight years ago, maybe ten years ago. And it’s just, it’s the powers that be that, just, poor communication and it’s kind of one of those things that Dave Chapelle ran into. Whereas before those who were financing kind of stayed out of the creative space, but unfortunately this situation, they don’t want to separate the business and the acting stuff.”
“I can only do something I know, I gotta be set up to be in a successful place where I’m able to deliver the movie that I need. So that’s unfortunately what that particular project… the obstacles with that one. But I have other things that I’m very happy about that don’t require that union.”
Whereas it’s actually disappointing for followers of Black Dynamite that the sequel is caught in limbo, it appears as if Michael Jai White has loads of action-packed goodness coming down the pipeline at Jaigantic Studios, his new manufacturing firm. Along with the upcoming Outlaw Johnny Black, White teased a lot of future tasks, together with his personal spin on a basic horror franchise:
“Well yeah! In this whole Outlaw Johnny Black phase, my intention was always to do the hyper action movie via Black Dynamite and the Western, but I always wanted to do also the horror movie,” He defined. “Basically the ‘Blackula’ type of thing, and also a really cool hyper badass Kung-Fu movie that really kind of gives you that Shaw brothers kind of feel of that time period too. Those are the movies that I intend on doing and those are the movies that I am going to be doing. So you might see a lot of that action in something coming soon.”
Followers have been ready to see Michael Jai White tackle vampires ever since Blade raised the bar for action-horror, a personality that White himself lately voiced in Marvel’s Midnight Suns. Between a brand new horror undertaking, a Black Dynamite sequel ready within the wings, and Outlaw Johnny Black set to revive the Western, it appears as if White is attempting to make a reputation for himself because the king of recent motion.
The Thoughts Behind Outlaw Johnny Black
Outlaw Johnny Black is a model new western written and directed by Michael Jai White, star of the hit motion comedy Black Dynamite and the supernatural superhero flick Spawn. The movie stars White because the titular outlaw Johnny Black alongside Byron Minns as Reverend Percival Fairman, Anika Noni Rose, Erica Ash, Kym Whitley, and Tony Baker.
The total synopsis for the movie will be learn under:
“Hellbent on avenging the death of his father, Johnny Black vows to gun down Brett Clayton and becomes a wanted man in the process. He goes into hiding, posing as a preacher in a small mining town that’s been taken over by a notorious Land Baron.”
Outlaw Johnny Black is about to launch solely in theaters on September 15, 2023.
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Senna swaps to Rebellion for LMP2
Former F1 racer Bruno Senna will join Rebellion Racing for the full FIA World Endurance Championship this year after the team’s move into the LMP2 class.
Rebellion has long been a pioneer of privateer LMP1 cars, but for this year has ordered two ORECA-GIBSON 07s instead. Senna will move across from the RGR Sport team to join Nelson Piquet Jr, Nicolas Prost and Mathias Beche on Rebellion’s driver roster. Exact teams have yet to be decided.
Senna, 33, said: “I’m so excited to be part of Rebellion Racing’s line-up for the WEC. The team really has strived to get the most competitive line-up possible to challenge for the championship, as well as winning the Le Mans 24 Hours in LMP2.”
Rebellion’s first car will also run in this month’s Daytona 24 Hours, with the all-star line-up of Nick Heidfeld, Neel Jani, Sebastien Buemi and Stephane Sarrazin driving.


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Tag Archives: non fiction picture books
picture books to learn with
We all can learn so so much from picture books (I know I do!). So here’s a list of 18 standout non-fiction picture books that illuminate historical figures, events, science, nature, culture, math, art, and more! I hope you get to check out some of these because all of them will speak of our world and inspire kids (and you) to know more, to care more, to experience more.
Nina: A Story of Nina Simone words by Traci N. Todd pictures by Christian Robinson (2021). This treasure of a book pops and sings and draws you in. “Nina was done with being polite. As far as she could tell, politeness had gotten her people nothing.”
One Sun and Countless Stars by Hena Khan, illustrated by Mehrdokht Amini (2022) is part of a wonderful series, and in this newest installment, Mehrdokht Amini’s illustrations struck me even more—particularly the ones whose compositions zoom in so the rich colors and textures come alive.
Mambo Mucho Mambo: The Dance That Crossed Color Lines by Dean Robbins, illustrated by Eric Velasquez (2021) is a wonderful account that takes you back in time and makes you want to dance.
Where the Wee Ones Go by Karen Jameson, illustrated by Zosienka (2022) is soothing and illuminating (and just the right amount of sad and hopeful) about the “vulnerable animal babies” the author and illustrator capture in this bedtime book.
The People Remember by Ibi Zoboi and Loveis Wise (2021) is an extraordinary illustrated poem that’s also an expansive history of the African diaspora while illuminating the principles of Kwanzaa. It’s about the past, but also about the present and future and the myriad ways Black Americans have shaped the world.
Look, Grandma! Ni, Elisi! by Art Coulson, illustrated by Madelyn Goodnight (2021). A story that fabulously incorporates interactive math as Bo searches for just the right container to display his marbles at his family’s booth at Cherokee National Holiday. You can learn some Cherokee words in the back as well!
Circle Under Berry by Carter Higgins (2021) is an imaginative, spatial exploration of shapes, of prepositions, of how we see, what we see, and the relationships of things. And it is deeply smart and satisfying.
Art of Protest: Creating, Discovering, and Activating Art for Your Revolution by De Nichols, illustrated by Diana Dagadita, Oliva Twist, Molly Mendoza, Diana Ejaita (2021). A fabulous protest primer, art workshop, history all in one. “…my hope is that this book will encourage and equip you to use art as a language and instrument that can help you champion your chosen cause,” De Nichols.
A Shape Shifting Adventure in Hawai’i written by Daniel Frates, illustrated by Jamie Meckel Tablason (2021) is the tale of a line who takes many exciting shapes while traveling around their Hawai’i home.
Classified: The Secret Career of Mary Gold Ross, Cherokee Aerospace Engineer by Traci Sorell, illustrated by Natasha Donovan. (2021). A story of an innovating woman in engineering and the way both a love of math and her Cherokee values shaped her journey and contributions.
The 1619 Project: Born on the Water by Nikole Hannah-Jones and Renée Watson, illustrated by Nikkolas Smith (2021) starts with a genealogical school assignment that leads to an honoring history of the main character’s African ancestors. It celebrates African cultures and peoples, unflinchingly describes being stolen and enslaved, and praises Black resistance, joy, and pride.
Unspeakable: The Tulsa Race Massacre by Carole Boston Weatherford and Floyd Cooper (2021) speaks the unspeakable and doesn’t turn away from the truth of the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre in a truly incredible book.
Hear My Voice: The Testimonials of Children Detained at the Southern Border of the United States complied by Warren Binford for Project Amplify. A bilingual picture book that’s harrowing and heartbreaking: the true stories of children at Border Patrol facilities— in their own words, powerfully illustrated by different Latinx artists.
Pura’s Cuentos: How Pure Belpré Reshaped Libraries with Her Stories written by Annette Bay Pimentel, illustrated by Magaly Morales (2021) is an ode to this legendary children’s librarian (and first Latina librarian in NYC) from Puerto Rico who enchanted children with her stories of home told in Harlem.
Stitch by Stitch: Elizabeth Hobbs Keckly Sews her Way to Freedom by Connie Schofield-Morrison, illustrated by Elizabeth Zunon (2021) is a fascinating true story of a remarkable woman that has stunning artwork that builds along with the biography, layer by layer, stitch by stitch.
Moth and Butterfly Ta-Da written by Dev Petty, illustrated by Ana Aranda (2021) has vibrant, whimsical art capturing two friends who celebrate their differences as they transform—ta-da!
The Angel of Santo Tomas: The Story of Fe Del Mundo by Tammy Lee (2022) is the marvelous biography of a woman who demonstrated intellect, courage, and kindness for her community even in the direst of circumstances.
How to Make a Mountain: from Geologic Formation to Thriving Habitat in Just 9 Simple Steps and Only 100 Million Years! by Amy Huntington, illustrated by Nancy Lemon (2022) is the science of mountain formation in an inventive, DIY package.
four 2020 picture books on raising your voice + giveaway for educators
These four non-fiction picture books, all published this year, showcase incredible people in history—and some young people today—who raised their voices to create change.
Shirley Chisholm is a Verb! written by Veronica Chambers, illustrated by Rachelle Baker (2020).
This picture book is a tribute to Shirley Chisholm and her verbs, her doing, her work and guts and courage. And the way she raised her voice as part of that. In Barbados, “…her teachers taught Shirley how to SPEAK up, and they helped her understand the power of words.” In Brooklyn, she became a teacher herself.
She helped people. Stood up for people. She was part of organizing Head Start. She ran for State Assembly and won. She ran for Congress and won. In 1968, she was the first Black woman elected to Congress!
She took action upon action. She spoke up and then spoke up again. She ran for President! In doing so, Chisholm inspired so many people and paved the way for so many others.
Rachelle Baker’s bold artwork in this biography portrays the spirit of the time as well as Chisholm’s dynamism.
Collection copyright © 2020 by Lindsay H. Metcalf, Keila V. Dawson, and Jeanette Bradley. Illustrations copyright © 2020 by Jeanette Bradley. Used with permission by Charlesbridge Publishing, Inc. All work used by permission of the individual authors, who control all rights. All poems copyright © 2020 by the individual authors. “Water Protector” © Joseph Bruchac.
No Voice Too Small: Fourteen Young Americans Making History edited by Lindsay H. Metcalf, Keila V. Dawson, and Jeanette Bradley, illustrated by Jeanette Bradley (2020).
This picture book is a treasure of inspiration, of poems and illustrations by kidlit creators, each featuring a young person creating change.
Some of these kids may be familiar to you, some of them may not, but every spread showcases one kid, their brief bio, a call to action, and a poem in their honor by acclaimed writers like Hena Khan, Traci Sorell, Carole Boston Weatherford, Andrea J. Loney, and Nikki Grimes.
A variety of amazing young people for readers to admire and take a cue from, 14 different journeys and issues of activism that matter to them, that matter to us all.
The Power of her Pen: The Story of Groundbreaking Journalist Ethel L. Payne by Lesa Cline-Ransom and John Parra (2020).
This picture book captures the life of writer, fighter, and question-asker Ethel L. Payne who grew up in Chicago and “always had an ear for stories.”
Payne also had a lot of courage and persistence—when her school newspaper wouldn’t let a Black student write for it, when she worked toward social change in her neighborhood, when she set her sights on traveling the world as a journalist.
All that courage and persistence landed Payne in the press room of the White House asking important questions as “First Lady of the Black Press.” She documented history—and she was part of it—pushing for civil rights, for answers, and for change.
This non-fiction account is complemented by John Parra’s unmistakable illustrations full of color, texture, and symbols.
Lift as You Climb: The Story of Ella Baker by Patricia Hruby Powell and R. Gregory Christie (2020).
This picture book profiles Ella Baker, who took it to heart when her mother told her: “Lift as you climb.”
As a child, Ella Baker looked after neighbor kids and worked on the farm where her grandparents had been enslaved. She worked hard in school at her studies and as a waitress to pay for those studies. She moved to New York City where she worked hard for the NAACP, for the rights of Black Americans.
She worked for voting rights, always listening to people, always lifting her voice for justice, and always lifting as she climbed.
R. Gregory Christie’s art is extraordinary in this book, as always: technicolor backgrounds, captivating compositions, and portraits that pop off the page.
Thanks to Penguin Young Readers and Charlesbridge, I’m giving away two picture books—if you’re a a teacher or librarian, enter below to win a copy of SHIRLEY CHISHOLM IS A VERB and NO VOICE TOO SMALL below! (US only.)
20 terrific and true picture books
I learn so much from reading non-fiction picture books, and of course I’m sure kids do too! They give insight into historical figures and events, into the way people have solved problems and overcome incredible odds to follow a dream or to fight for justice, into the way dreamers and doers are formed.
With a new school year having started, I couldn’t help but think about a list of some recent favorites— standouts and truly terrific true stories. Here goes!
Radiant Child: The Story of Young Artist Jean-Michel Basquiat by Javaka Steptoe.
Terrific. Incredible. All the adjectives for this biography of Basquiat. “Art is the street games of little children, in our style and the words that we speak. It is how the messy patchwork of the city creates new meaning for ordinary things.”
Freedom in Congo Square by Carole Boston Weatherford and R. Gregory Christie.
Congo Square was the only place enslaved (and free) Africans were allowed to meet together in New Orleans in the 1800s, a place where they played music, danced, and shared news. It embodied the hope of freedom and both the succinct, powerful prose and evocative illustrations truly capture that.
I Dissent: Ruth Bader Ginsburg Makes Her Mark written by Debbie Levy, illustrations by Elizabeth Baddeley.
A boldly designed picture book about a bold person whose journey started at the library!
Whoosh!: Lonnie Johnson’s Super-Soaking Stream of Inventions by Chris Barton, illustrated by Don Tate.
This is truly a terrific book about an ingenious inventor. “…Because facing challenges, solving problems, and building things are what Lonnie Johnson loves to do. And his ideas just keep on flowing.”
Separate is Never Equal by Duncan Tonatiuh.
Another excellent book, this one documenting the case of Mendez vs. Westminster School District—Sylvia Mendez and her family’s fight to desegregate schools in California. Plus, I’m a big fan of Duncan Tonatiuh’s artwork (stay tuned!).
Crossing Bok Chito: A Choctaw Tale of Friendship & Freedom by Tim Tingle, illustrated by Jeanne Rorex Bridges.
An emotional story with stunning artwork of a Choctaw girl in the 1800s who befriends a little boy who’s a slave and then her family helps his escape to freedom.
Drum Dream Girl: How One Girl’s Courage Changed Music by Margarita Engle and Rafael López.
This one is inspired by the true story of Millo Castro Zaldarriaga who dreamed of drumming in Cuba despite gender restrictions and eventually had an all girls band with her sisters and became a famous musician. The dreamiest text and illustrations.
Wangari Masthai: The Woman Who Planted Millions of Trees by Frank Prévot, illustrated by Aurélia Fronty.
A breathtakingly beautiful book that tells of Wangari Maathai’s early life and obstacles in her reforestation work. “…a tree is worth more than its wood.”
Take a Picture of Me, James Van der Zee by Andrea Loney, illustrated by Keith Mallett.
A wonderful exploration of the life of photographer James Van Der Zee and the Harlem Renaissance as well as the way history shapes lives and lives shape history.
The Wolves of Currumpaw by William Grill.
A gripping tale of a legendary wolf and a man who had the capacity for change. A book for budding conservationists.
Her Right Foot by Dave Eggers, art by Shawn Harris.
With the Statue of Liberty as its subject, this one contains facts and laughs and cries and an important message about making the U.S. a welcoming place.
The Book Itch by Vaunda Micheaux Nelson, illustrated by R. Gregory Christie.
Terrific in every way, this story of the National Memorial African Bookstore is also illustrated by a frequent appearer on this list—the talented R. Gregory Christie.
Are You an Echo?: The Lost Poetry of Misuzu Kaneko by David Jacobson, Sally Ito, and Michiko Tsuboi, illustrated by Toshikado Hajiri.
This is a poignant biography of a Japanese poet, followed by her poems. A wonderful (and honest) book.
A Time to Act: John F. Kennedy’s Big Speech by Shana Corey and R. Gregory Christie.
This is a fairly comprehensive biography of JFK given the short format and young audience. His childhood, his political rise, and his delay and then eventual speech and action on civil rights. It begins and ends with inspiration for young people, the readers of the book “to speak up, to act, to move the world forward—to make history.”
Tiny Stitches: The Life of Medical Pioneer Vivien Thomas by Gwendolyn Hooks, illustrated by Colin Bootman.
A story everyone should know about Vivien Thomas, a research assistant who developed a procedure to give children open heart surgery in the 1940s, but who was not credited because he was African American. This book recognizes his struggles and celebrates his contribution, as we should.
Cloth Lullaby: The Woven Life of Louise Bourgeois, words by Amy Novensky, pictures by Isabelle Arsenault.
A biography of the artist, Louise Bourgeois, whose life was like a cloth lullaby, woven together with the threads of her childhood, her mother, their family tapestry business, Parisian fabrics, memory, and stitching itself.
Emmanuel’s Dream: The True Story of Emmanuel Ofosu Yeboah by Laurie Ann Thompson & Sean Qualls.
The story of a boy born with one leg who biked close to 400 miles when no one believed he could.
Firebird by Misty Copeland and Christopher Myers.
A gorgeous book told in second person as a kind of letter of encouragement to a young girl to follow her dreams, filled with fiery, vibrant illustrations.
Swan: The Life and Dance of Anna Pavlova by Laurel Snyder, illustrated by Julie Morstad.
Another special book about dance and finding your passion, pursuing it despite obstacles and through practice, and sharing its joy with others. You can read my interview with the author here.
Grace Hopper: Queen of Computer Code written by Laurie, Hallmark, illustrated by Katy Wu.
An amazing biography of a woman who from a young age was a creative whiz at figuring out how things work and solving problems. When she grew up, she used her skills to transform computer programming and also coin the term “computer bug.”
You might be interested in another post: Knock Your Socks Off Non-fiction Picture Books about the Natural World.
recent non-fiction picture books that will make you cry (in a good way)
The Case for Loving by Selina Alko, illustrated by Sean Qualls and Selina Alko.
This book. It’s by an interracial couple about an interracial couple in the past, the Lovings, who went to court to fight for the legality of their marriage and changed everything. Qualls and Alko combined illustration techniques to create a truly special, collaborative book with love at its center.
Growing up Pedro by Matt Tavares.
Even if you’re not a baseball fan, I guarantee this story of two brothers looking out for each other will get to you. Pedro Martinez was once a kid growing up in the Dominican Republic, dreaming of the major leagues. This is the story of how he got there and the relationship with his older brother that sustained him.
Enormous Smallness by Matthew Burgess, illustrations by Kris Di Giacomo.
This biography of E.E. Cummings is moving because of its beauty—in illustrations and layout design and in poetry. Not only that, but it’s infused with spirit and the idea that you can accomplish your dreams with courage and by staying true to yourself. Yes.
Swan by Laurel Snyder and Julie Morstad.
The perfect combination of joy and melancholy, this tribute to Anna Pavlova’s life (and death) brings sweet, satisfying tears.
Ivan the Remarkable True Story of the Shopping Mall Gorilla by Katherin Applegate, illustrated by G. Brian Karas.
If you loved the middle grade novel, The One and Only Ivan, then you’ll love this pared down picture book version for younger readers. It gives us the real life story of a gorilla captured from his home and family, living an isolated shopping mall experience, and then finally finding a new home and companions.
Firebird by Misty Copeland, illustrated by Christopher Myers.
This book will make you feel things because of who wrote it (principal ballerina Misty Copeland) and how she did so. And it will make you feel things because of who it’s addressed to: young people with dreams that seem far away to impossible. Plus those vibrant, fiery illustrations that dance on the page.
And finally, one to look forward to!
Finding Winnie by Lindsay Mattick, illustrated by Sophie Blackall (out in October!).
This is the origin behind the origin of Winnie the Pooh, the real life bear named Winnipeg. It’s a beautiful example of a story within a story—a mother telling her son a bedtime tale about their family history: a veterinarian in the army during World War I and the bear cub he bought for twenty dollars at a train station. It’s a masterful book and has so much to say about those moments when one’s “heart makes up one’s mind.”
Thanks to Little, Brown and Company for the image of Finding Winnie.
Any tear-inducing (in a good way) non-fiction picture books to add to the list?