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WBUR reporter Bruce Gellerman on the streets of Watertown, MA where the Boston bombing suspect is thought to be hiding. His son, 16-year-old Andre Gellerman, who is currently in lockdown, describes the manhunt from his window and what other high school students are saying about the suspect.
What's the path to that dream job? How does one job lead to another? Youth Radio finds out in our series...Jobstacles.
"Professional Slam-Dunker" isn't a common job title, but Jesus Ibn El makes his living flipping, spinning and dunking before huge audiences. El says, "It's not just young people working jobs they don't like. There are a lot of adults working jobs that they absolutely despise, but it pays the bills." That's not the case for El though. Watch the video to find out how he made his passion into a career (and enjoy his amazing acrobatic stunts while you're at it).
Check out some of the highlights from Youth Radio's tech coverage in 2012. For tech junkies, check out our sister site Turnstyle News.
Marvin Gaye’s album, What’s Going On, has been called one of the great soul music records of all time. The album was showcased at a 1972 concert at the Kennedy Center in Marvin’s hometown of Washington DC. This week, the Kennedy Center is commemorating that live performance, and has asked select musicians to re-imagine “What’s Going On” -- and I'm one of those musicians.
Thousands of Americans lined up last night, not to vote, but to buy one of the most anticipated new video games of the year. Halo 4 is the latest installment of the popular franchise for the Microsoft XBox 360. Some gamers refer to Halo as their Star Wars.
Supreme Court justices heard arguments yesterday in a case on affirmative action -- a case that may upset the 2003 ruling of Grutter v. Bollinger, which determed race-based practices can be used in college admissions.
The New York Times published an article that highlighted the importance of diverse college classrooms. Reporters observed the diverse perspectives that students of different ethnicities brought to a discussion about democracy.
A reader responded in a comment saying universities cannot assume that every black student will bring “the black perspective” to a discussion. The reader pointed to an article in the Atlantic that explains the concept of “academic mismatch” -- a student is placed in an environment that is too academically challenging for them and they feel out of place.
According to the Atlantic, the University of Texas currently uses racial preference to create a diverse population of students. “The typical black student receiving a race preference placed at the 52nd percentile of the SAT; the typical white was at the 89th percentile. In other words, Texas is putting blacks who score at the middle of the college-aspiring population in the midst of highly competitive students.”
Youth Radio’s Joshua Clayton, 20, reflected on the question of affirmative action. He can relate to feeling academically mismatched, but also values diversity.
Being in a diverse school is very important because students need to know about different races and religions that school can't and won't teach. The billions of things a white person can teach a Chinese person, and a Chinese person can teach a Mexican person -- everybody's different and you can’t learn everything from a book.Read more...
A recent study shows that only 39 percent of high school dropouts voted in the last presidential election, according to a study "Fault Lines in Our Democracy," done by Educational Testing Service.
There's a lot of research about how levels of education correlate with voting patterns, but for young voters who are still early in their education, some organizations such as Rock The Vote are pushing for more civic ed as a way to engage young people in the political process. Youth Radio visited two SF Bay Area schools to find out how civic education might impact young people's political engagement, especially in an election year.
Tour of the apartment in midtown Charlotte, North Carolina that served as Youth Radio's home base during the 2012 Democratic National Convention.Read more...
Jobstacles is Youth Radio's video series, where we tell the stories of teens figuring out the job scene. You'll hear about the serious challenges and crazy scenerios that young people sometimes encounter as they seek employment. Merrick Yra really wanted a job, so much so that he was willing to apply at Petco, even though he has major pet allergies. Sniffle sniffle. Scratch scratch. Let's see if he gets the job...
Jobstacles is produced as part of Youth Radio's New Options Desk, which tracks innovative career pathways for young adults.Read more...
Earlier this summer, Youth Radio's Mobile Action Lab met with co-founder of 955 Dreams TJ Zark, who sat down with our young app developers to share her thoughts on user engagement.
955 Dreams is the company responsible for developing apps such as Band of the Day , History of Jazz, and On the Way to Woodstock. History of Jazz and On the Way to Woodstock were designed specifically for the iPad. They take the user through a musical timeline of these periods. Band of the Day was the 2011 runner up for Best App of the Year (second only to Instagram).
During her talk, Zark discussed the difference between the way users interact with smart phones versus computers, and the challenges the new devices present for app designers.”[Smart phones] are different than anything I’ve ever developed for,” Zark said. “People feel ownership [over their phones.] Your app lives next to photos of their baby.”
Here she shares a story that speaks to our growing attachment to our phones:
Also aired on NPR's All Things Considered on August 17, 2012.
On the night of Stephanie Romero’s twenty-third birthday, she and her friend were attacked by a stranger. “My friend went outside to have a cigarette and there was this guy he came out he was harassing us,” Romero said. Then the man hit her and her friend. She was shocked.
“It was a total nightmare,” Romero said. “I think about it all the time. I’ve never gone through anything like that.”
After the attack, Romero’s friends and family noticed she was acting differently. She didn’t go out as often. Her weight started changing. She was really depressed. Later, doctors diagnosed her with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, or PTSD.
“I was like PTSD? I thought it was only for veterans,” Romero said. ‘But I found it’s not. It’s for anyone who’s experienced an event where you can't get it out of your mind and it takes over your life.”Read more...
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The second annual Clinton Global Initiative (CGI) America gathered over 900 participants -- including six mayors, two governors, two cabinet members, CEOs, scientists, entrepreneurs and more -- to talk about one primary issue: jobs for Americans.
Whether it was jobs for returning soldiers, jobs for ex-offenders, clean energy jobs, city infrastructure jobs, education that prepares students for science and technology jobs, or reconnecting young people who have dropped out of high school to job pathways -- the thought leaders in these fields collaborated, brainstormed and came up with commitments.
Commitments, in the CGI sense of the word, are specific, measurable and novel ideas that participants agree to be held accountable to -- over the next two years. Commitment announcements punctuated the two-day conference, keeping the collaboration momentum rolling.
Youth Radio presented its commitment on Friday, announcing the organization's resolve to create a digital media workforce pathway as well as expand coverage of new workforce pathways.
Out of the many people who took the stage with inspirational stories or commitments, one person used his 60 seconds to steal the show. Ky Smith (pictured above next to President Clinton) was there on behalf of Year Up, a one-year intensive training program, that provides young adults between 18 - 24 from low-income backgrounds with job readiness skills, internships and college credit.
Smith recently graduated from the Year Up program, and is now working as an IT Technician. He said growing up, he lacked resources and worked two restaurant jobs. “I thought my zipcode would become my destiny,” he said. But now, he sees himself differently. “I am an economic asset to this country. I am a role model,” he told the crowd.Read more...


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Seems all we did this past weekend was EAT ! March came in like a Lion so we are hoping to see it out like a Lamb... we'll see.
Made a strawberry pie... very tasty and yummy. Not a crumb left.
A chicken pot pie.
Belly Buttons from the leftover dough of the above mention pies.

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How to promote your music on SoundCloud and grow your fan base – automatically!
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Fight for your rights
The Tennessee Equality Project’s seventh annual Advancing Equality Day on the Hill featured appearances from two women relatively new to the world of political activism. Their unlikely turns in the spotlight have now further inspired Tennesseans to take up the organization's chief causes.
Carol Ann Stutte was on a visit to Nashville last September with partner Laura Stutte when their home was burned to the ground in an alleged hate crime. They returned to find the word "queers" had been spray painted on the side of their garage. The couple's struggle continues six months later: their insurance company has so far failed to reimburse them for the damage, and they've recently filed a lawsuit against the next-door neighbor they believe set the fire.
Lisa Howe, former Belmont women's soccer coach, was fired last December just days after informing her team that her same-sex partner was expecting their first child. Her abrupt dismissal drew national attention and led the university to amend their non-discrimination policy last month.
Both women shared their deeply personal stories at the event's morning meeting hosted by Rymer Gallery. Led by TEP Chairman Jonathan Cole, the meeting served to educate participants about their important role in shaping the political landscape. For the rest of the event, participants met with politicians to discuss legislation related to equality issues.
Encouraged by the turnout from the LGBT community and their allies, longtime activists say the time is now to spread the word about equality.
"We've been here from the beginning, and we want to stand up and make our voices heard," said Marisa Richmond, president of the Tennessee Transgender Political Coalition. "Of course we would like to pass pro-equality legislation, but with the way the government is now, we want to stop anti-equality legislation from moving forward as well."
For those who might feel intimidated by reaching out to their representatives, Richmond encourages them to press forward so that progress can be made on both the state and local levels.
"(My) experiences have been mostly good," she said. "There are some legislators who don't want to hear your message, but most are polite and are at least willing to listen. If we identify someone that is hostile, then we work to get those individuals out of office."
Bills of special interest during this session include one that would impede the progress of Nashville's Contract Accountability Non-Discrimination Ordinance.
Proposed by Rep. Glen Casada of Williamson County, The Equal Access to Local Government Contracts and Services Act offers that employment standards should define the following as protected classes: race, creed, color, religion, sex, age and national origin. Though it also indicates that other types of discrimination will be recognized in accordance with state law, sexual orientation and gender identity have been omitted from the bill.
Casada's proposed legislation is a response to the ordinance introduced last December by Nashville Metro Councilmen Jamie Hollin and Mike Jameson. Their bill would require contractors to agree not to discriminate on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity. It goes for a third and final reading on March 15.
Another piece of proposed legislation would require photo identification for voters, a bill that could create problems for transgender voters, as well as the elderly and indigent. By joining forces for this event, participants work to ensure that such discrimination is prevented.
"We have a great crowd from all over the state that have come to join us," Sanders said. "This is the most conservative legislature ever, but I think these people are going to change some hearts and minds today. It's a combination of numbers, personal stories and the alliances we're making."
While Advancing Equality Day on the Hill is a one-day event, the quest for political equality remains a constant challenge.
"Every day can be advancing equality on the Hill," Sanders said. "They can call or write their legislators at any time, and the (Tennessee government) website makes it easy to be in contact with them. The bill statuses are changing all the time, so it's important to keep communicating."

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I recently commented on the Chinese automaker, Geely, buying Lotus and a company called Terrafugia who make “flying cars” and I wondered if we would see an electric version.
The idea of a flying car has been around for decades and is a logical connection to road transport considering that the aero and auto industries were born at the same time and share materials and technology.
Fact has almost caught up with fiction – the two most famous “flying cars” have to be Chitty Chitty Bang Bang and the AMC Matador in James Bond’s “The Man with the Golden Gun”. Incidentally both stories were by Ian Fleming and both films were produced by Albert Broccolli – subsequently many actors in Chitty Chitty Bang Bang appeared in at least one Bond film!
In the late 1950s the US Army wanted flying Jeeps and commissioned Chrysler, Curtiss-Wright and Piasecki Aircraft to develop some prototypes. The Chrysler VZ-6 and C-W VZ-7 were accepted with the Piasecki VZ-8 Airgeep going further and established the fact that the concept could work. However with the Cold War and Vietnam looming, the money went towards development of helicopters. The underlying requirement was for vertical take-off and landing – something that a Harrier Jump Jet managed to do on the other side of the Atlantic.
Terrafugia seem to be the leading edge of the modern development having been founded in 2006 with a view to develop a “light sport aircraft” – in essence a light plane with foldable wings such that it could be used on normal roads. As with the Piasecki prototypes, the company is looking at developing military grade versions and even a hybrid powered one. They have gone as far as saying that they could build an autonomous one – thereby covering many industry buzzwords! Their craft, which are more air than land based, use Rotax engines. When they are released for sale, expect to shell out several hundred thousand dollars!
With Terrafugia based in Massachusetts (the founders met at MIT), there is a competitor lurking on the West Coast in Silicon Valley (where else). The Kitty Hawk Flyer has been bankrolled by Larry Page (of Google) and is a true personal transport device – and a water device too. If you think the Gibbs Quadski was whacky then look at this one. It is designed to fly over water and you sit on it like a motorcycle although it uses an electric motor. The prototypes were shown in April and they expect to start selling by the end of the year!
AeroMobil is another player – and significantly more expensive that the two above. Based in Slovakia, AeroMobil has a product in development that actually looks like a car – with wings, three wheels and a 2 litre, 4 cylinder, turbocharged boxer motor. The question concerning where that motor came from is answered by the fact that one of the partners is Prodrive (the World Rally Champions with Subaru), in fact David Richards who owns Prodrive is on the Aeromobil Advisory Board. However, this isn’t simply a Subaru powered car – it is a 300hp Subaru powered plane! When it is on the ground it uses two electric motors producing a mere 110hp equivalent.
I would certainly recommend having a detailed look at these “aircars” – the battle over what vehicles we will use in the future is shaping up to be fascinating. Will ground transport be taken over by autonomous cars and the low altitudes be where the enthusiasts go? The next two decades are going to be fast changing!


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Barclays Premier League
West Ham United v Newcastle United
Saturday 20 September
Referee: Phil Dowd
* West Ham United will look to make it four wins in four home games in all competitions when they welcome Newcastle United on Saturday afternoon.
* It will be the first match in charge for Gianfranco Zola since taking charge of West Ham United officially last Monday. He has been joined at the club by Steve Clarke.
* West Ham United with two wins, six goals for and a plus four goal difference have the best home record of any club to date in this season's top flight.
* The club are eighth in the Barclays Premier League, with six points, but could potentially move fourth with a victory. Newcastle United are 16th with four points to their name.
* Zola said: "It's been a very good week and I've enjoyed it. The training sessions have been spot on and the players have been very committed. [On Thursday] for example it should have been an easy session but the players want to push it all of the time and that is the kind of attitude that every manager hopes for. So let's just hope for a good result on Saturday."
* Newcastle caretaker manager Chris Hughton, who made 40 appearances for West Ham United between 1990 and 1992, said: "The only aim for me is to put points on the board and make it a better situation for whatever manager comes in ... the spirit has been good, the players enjoy coming to the training ground and the banter in the changing rooms too."
* Newcastle are unbeaten in their last nine matches against West Ham United and will know their hosts have not kept a clean sheet in their last 16 matches dating back to 23 February.
* West Ham United have three players who could make their home debuts in Herita Ilunga, David Di Michele and Walter Lopez. Ilunga started in the 3-2 defeat at West Bromwich Albion last week while Di Michele played 70 minutes as a substitute.
* Craig Bellamy, Scott Parker and Lee Bowyer could all potentially face their former club while Kieron Dyer is still out. Zola has said the latter is doing well though and is close to a return to training.
* West Ham United are next in top-flight action Saturday 27 September away to Fulham when Newcastle United are at home to Blackburn Rovers.
* Robert Green has faced four fellow England goalkeepers in the first four league games of the season. Chris Kirkland (Wigan Athletic), Joe Hart (Manchester City), Paul Robinson (Blackburn Rovers) and Scott Carson (West Bromwich Albion).
Last time out
Saturday 13 September - West Bromwich Albion 3-2 West Ham United West Ham United: Green, Neill, Davenport, Upson, Ilunga, Behrami (Faubert 65), Parker, Noble, Boa Morte (Etherington 79), Ashton (Di Michele 19), Cole.
Subs not used: Lastuvka, Bellamy, Mullins, Tomkins
Goals: Noble 29, Neill 35
Saturday 13 September - Newcastle United 1-2 Hull City Newcastle United: Given, Edgar (Bassong 68), Taylor, Coloccini, 'Zogbia, Geremi, Butt, Guthrie, Xisco, Owen, Ameobi (Gonzalez 61)
Subs not used: Harper, Cacapa, Danquah, Doninger, Donaldson
Goal: Xisco 82
* Zola has been denied the services of Dean Ashton who sprained his ankle on Monday and will sit out training for at least the next week.
* A late decision will be made on the fitness of Craig Bellamy as he continues to receive treatment for his troublesome hamstring.
* Hayden Mullins is also a doubt after a knock but Jack Collison is back in contention.
* Zola is considering his defensive options with Lopez also challenging fellow new recruit Ilunga at left-back.
* Newcastle look set to have the services of Damien Duff again after his recovery from a groin problem but Obafemi Martins has only just returned to training from a similar problem and the match is thought to be too soon.
* Jonas Gutierrez (shoulder), Jose Enrique (hamstring) are unlikely to figure while Danny Guthrie and Joey Barton are both suspended. Alan Smith is out for three months as he requires surgery to a stress fracture in his foot.
* The last meeting of the clubs came at the Boleyn Ground on 26 April 2008, when Mark Noble and Dean Ashton put the home side two-nil up inside 23 minutes. Obafemi Martins and Geremi then struck to ensure a 2-2 draw.
* The lineups were:
West Ham United: Green, Pantsil, Tomkins, Neill, McCartney, Faubert (Solano 89), Parker, Noble, Ljungberg (Boa Morte 21), Zamora (Cole 68), Ashton
Subs not used: Walker, Mullins
Newcastle United: Harper, Beye, Edgar (Diatta 89), Taylor, Jose Enrique, Geremi, Butt, Barton, Owen, Viduka (Smith 82), Martins
Subs not used: Forster, Duff, Carroll
Head to head (last six meetings, league unless stated)
26 April 2008 - West Ham United 2-2 Newcastle United
23 September 2007 - Newcastle United 3-1 West Ham United
20 January 2007 - Newcastle United 2-2 West Ham United
17 September 2006 - West Ham United 0-2 Newcastle United
17 December 2005 - West Ham United 2-4 Newcastle United
20 August 2005 - Newcastle United 0-0 West Ham United
Overall record v Newcastle United (all competitions): W 36, D 34, L 47
Barclays Premier League fixtures (all 3pm unless stated)
Saturday 20 September
Blackburn Rovers v Fulham
Bolton Wanderers v Arsenal (5.30pm)
Liverpool v Stoke City
Sunderland v Middlesbrough (12:45pm)
Sunday 21 September 2008
Chelsea v Manchester United (2pm)
Hull City v Everton
Manchester City v Portsmouth
Tottenham Hotspur v Wigan Athletic
West Bromwich Albion v Aston Villa (12pm)
Weather: The forecast is for a generally cloudy day with some sunny spells. The temperature is set to peak at around 19C.

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. Volume XXI Number 26. . . .March 13, 2015
The Story of the Raptors is a concise history of the only Canadian–based team in the National Basketball Association. As one of thirty volumes, the book naturally follows the style of others in the series including the exclusive use of imperial rather than metric measurements. For basketball fans, the intended audience, these measurements will be familiar and normal.
The entire history of the team from its announcement in 1993 and initial season in 1995 to early 2014 is told in five brief chapters. Using the style of sports journalism, Frisch includes lots of data, including seasonal win-loss records and terminology that requires an understanding of the game for full appreciation. More interesting to this reader are the six “courtside stories” that explore historical developments, including the Canadian origins of the sport, the homes (Sky Dome and then Air Canada Centre) of the team, and Vince Carter’s astounding 51 point game on February 27, 2000. Informative and enjoyable reading is found in the six brief profiles of star players and one coach presented under the heading “introducing.” The star players are Damon Stoudamire, Doug Christie, Tracy McGrady, Vince Carter, and Chris Bosh. Sam Mitchell is the one coach featured in a profile.
Full-colour, action packed photographs, including some double-page images, are a central part of the book. Players and some coaches are photographed up-close, emotive, and often airborne. An index and table of contents complete the volume.
Val Ken Lem is a librarian at Ryerson University in Toronto, ON, where the Raptors are currently the city’s only professional sports team worthy of their loyal fan support.
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I had 72 leftover triangles from the snowball blocks.....I just couldn't waste them........
Not sure if I am going to make a mini topper or a row of arrows for the quilt back....leaning toward the arrows going up the quilt back.
When finished, each half square triangle block will be 2" (5 cm)
A topper would be 12" square....tiny little chevron quiltie...tiny...Barbie tiny.
What do you do with your leftovers? I usually toss them in a bag and give them to a friend who loves scrappy quilts...but this time I actually used them.

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My thanks go to Mike Ford for these photos. Mike writes:
Thanks for inviting me to send pics of my project. I am a little further along since I took these pics. I've begun fiberglassing the rear section of the body and will begin layering the foam sheets and shaping the front soon.
I've been working on this project for a couple months now along with my brother. Hope to be done by fall
for the big local bike night. I am using a Honda 400 for power and a 1969 vw front end. The rest is pure home spun imagination. I hope you like it. Please include it in your projects page, and I'll send pics when she's finished. Don't have a name for her yet, maybe can get suggestions from web sight viewers
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Great horned owl (Bubo virginianus).—E.R. Degginger/Van Cleve Photography
Any owl of the genus Bubo (family Strigidae), with hornlike tufts of feathers, especially the great horned owl. Other horned owls, all birds of prey, are found in Europe, Asia, and northern Africa (the eagle owl, or Eurasian eagle owl) and in Africa, India, Myanmar (Burma), and the Indonesian archipelago. They typically prey on rodents.

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HANCEVILLE, ALA. – Wallace State’s basketball teams are ringing in 2015 with some opponents visiting Tom Drake Coliseum for the first time as they host the second annual Comfort Suites New Year’s Classic on Jan. 2-4.
Joining the 24th-nationally ranked Wallace State Lady Lions in the women’s field are Snead State, No. 21 Shelton State, No. 23 Wabash Valley College (Ill.), LSU-Eunice and Lakeland College (Alberta, Canada).
Women’s games are scheduled for Friday, Saturday and Sunday. It’s the first trip to Hanceville for Wabash Valley, LSU-Eunice and Lakeland College.
“It’s going to be fun and beneficial to start the new year by playing some new teams and quality competition. It should get us better prepared for the conference season,” said Wallace State women’s coach Ron Burdette. “I’m sure these games are going to come down to the last few minutes and final possessions. It should be some exciting basketball.”
The men’s bracket features Wallace State, Snead State, Wabash Valley and Richard Bland College (Va.). Men’s games are scheduled for Friday and Saturday. It’s the first trip to Hanceville for Richard Bland.
“We are excited to bring in such a great field for this season’s Comfort Suites New Year’s Classic. All teams represented are performing at a high level. It will be a great weekend of basketball,” said Wallace State men’s coach John Meeks. “We appreciate Comfort Suites’ sponsorship of the classic for the second straight year.”
Wallace State’s women play LSU-Eunice at 4 p.m. on Friday, Wabash Valley at 1 p.m. on Saturday and Lakeland College at 2 p.m. on Sunday.
Wallace State’s men play Wabash Valley on Friday at 8 p.m. and Richard Bland College on Saturday at 5 p.m.
Games start at noon on Friday, 9 a.m. on Saturday and 2 p.m. on Sunday.
Wallace State’s women enter the tournament red-hot. The Lady Lions (13-1) are riding a nine-game winning streak after winning a pair of contests in Memphis against Dyersburg Community College and Southwest Tennessee Community College on Monday and Tuesday respectively. Burdette’s squad is also 5-0 on its home court.
Wallace State sophomore forward Morgan Smith is the conference’s second-leading scorer, averaging 16.7 points per game. Sophomore guard Haven Albright pitches in with 11.3 points per game and BreAnna Thompson, who joined the team in early December after volleyball season, is averaging 8.6 points and seven rebounds in seven games.
Wallace State’s men, the defending Alabama Community College Conference (ACCC) champion, enter the tournament with an 8-7 record. The Lions, who have played only one home game this season, are led by freshman forward Dante Battle, a North Carolina native who averages 10.8 points and 5.7 rebounds per game.
Sophomore guard Kriston Beasley adds 8.2 points for the Lions while Richard Smith scores 7.4 points off the bench.
For more information about Wallace State athletics, visit wallacestate.edu.
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§ SIR HENRY TYLER (Great Yarmouth)
asked the Secretary of State for War, Whether the 43-ton gun which failed on board H.M.S. Collingwood, was originally intended to bear a service charge of 400 lbs. of gunpowder; whether its service charge was afterwards reduced to 295 lbs.; whether it failed under a charge of 222 lbs.; and, whether he will refer the following questions to the Committee appointed to inquire into its failure, and report the result to the House:—What was, under the conditions of failure, the calculated bursting strain in tons per square inch of this gun; what was, similarly, the strain with the charge employed; what would have been the strain with a charge of 400 lbs.; what was the principle of increasing twist applied in the rifling of this gun; is that principle generally employed in guns now constructed for Her Majesty's Service; was that principle employed in the guns that burst on the Thunderer, and on the Active, as well as on the Collingwood; is it not possible that the shot may have jammed in the rifling in all these cases, and thus have caused the failures; and, would it not be better to abandon the principle of increasing twist?
THE SECRETARY OF STATE (Mr. CAMPBELL-BANNERMAN)&c.) (Stirling,
The gun referred to was not originally intended to bear a charge of 400 lbs. of gunpowder. Its service charge was determined on the introduction of cocoa powder to be 295 lbs., and it failed under a charge of 231¾ lbs.; having previously, as already stated in the House, been fired nine times with charges varying from 275 lbs. to 340 lbs. The remaining points in the hon. Member's Question are among those referred to the Special Committee which will report on the gun.
MR. CARBUTT&c.) (Monmouth,
asked, whether it was true that Colonel Maitland, in reading a paper on the design of this gun, stated that it was designed for a charge of 400 lbs.?


John Glennon brings us multiple updates from the Nashville Predators' practice today at Bridgestone Arena:
Trotz says no break for Fisher, will make trip.— John Glennon (@glennonsports) March 29, 2013
Smith joining Preds, Gaustad off IR and Hannan on IR— John Glennon (@glennonsports) March 29, 2013
Trotz lists Fisher as questionable for tomorrow.— John Glennon (@glennonsports) March 29, 2013
Mike Fisher left last night's game late in the third period after blocking a shot with his hand, and it was feared that he might have broken a bone, but that seems to have been avoided. Paul Gaustad is apparently fit for duty, having not played since March 12. Together with Craig Smith coming back from his conditioning stint in Milwaukee, that should help shore up the center position.
The Hannan move is perhaps the most interesting, however, because yesterday we heard that he was "cleared to return". Did he experience some unfortunate relapse, or another injury last night (like smacking himself in the forehead too hard watching that debacle)?


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Tinnitus is a ringing in the ear that can grow more constant over a period of time. It commonly makes people feel frustrated, angry, and helpless. The following tips will help you find the relief you are seeking from your tinnitus.
Only give yourself 15 minutes to try and fall asleep. If this amount of time is up and you are not asleep, then get out of bed and leave your room. Do not engage in any activity that might be stressful or overly stimulating. Partake in a relaxing activity, like reading a book or meditating. Preserving your bed for a place of sleep only, you will help to avoid the annoying tossing and turning when you hope to be sleeping.
Work with a professional counselor since cognitive behavioral therapy can help. The reason to get help is to find ways to get your attention off your tinnitus. Seeing a professional therapist will help you get past life issues, like anger or depression, that might be contributing to your tinnitus. This will assist you in coping better. You will experience greater joy as you gain mastery over your tinnitus.
If you have tinnitus, you should wear ear plugs whenever you go swimming. Water in the ears can worsen tinnitus symptoms. Even though it seems ridiculous, try wearing ear plugs in the shower.
It probably won’t help, but it can’t hurt to have your ears cleaned by a doctor if you are experiencing tinnitus symptoms. Using Q-tips at home only compresses the wax in your ears most of the time, so most people have an excess of ear wax and don’t even realize it.
Getting tired is helpful if you have tinnitus. The more tired you are when you are going to bed, the easier you will go to sleep. Getting a regular amount of exercise can really help to alleviate some of your tinnitus symptoms.
Think about all of the stress in your life when you think about tinnitus. If you’re angry or anxious, these feelings can manifest themselves physically as tinnitus. Plan things ahead of time and take some time for yourself. Master some bodily relaxation methods, and use them for fifteen minutes a day until you do so as a matter of habit.
You might feel like you’re losing your mind if you suffer from tinnitus. If you cannot sleep at night due to your tinnitus, use some white noise like relaxing music or a fan to mask the sound.
Make use of meditation and other relaxation exercises to control tinnitus. Meditation is know for its calming effects on the body and mind. A good meditation regimen helps to minimize external and internal distractions. People who suffer from tinnitus benefit greatly from learning to refocus attention and peacefully fall asleep.
Follow a different diet. Believe it or not, some people claim to get rid of the condition completely by simply making some lifestyle changes in how they eat. Some recommend gingko biloba, vitamin B12 and giving up coffee. Try a single change at a time, so that you can notice any changes from the change you made.
Consider TRT, Tinnitus Retraining Therapy. The intended purpose of this particular treatment is making your tinnitus bearable enough to withstand. The idea is that you shouldn’t have to “deal” with tinnitus any more than you have to “deal” with getting dressed in the morning. If you can train yourself to look at tinnitus as a non-issue, you will be better able to move past it.
You can deal with your tinnitus now that you have these tips in your pocket. Life can be difficult due to the noises in your ears, but it is very likely that you can overcome this annoying disorder. Use the tips you were given in this article to help you deal with this condition, and learn some new ways to cope.

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So what was this dude doing on the Dan Ryan, on a bicycle, at 9:15 p.m.?
We’ll never know, because he’s dead.
A male victim on a bicycle died after he was struck by a vehicle on the Dan Ryan Expressway tonight, officials said.
The accident happened at about 9:15 p.m. on the northbound lanes of the express lanes near 55th Street, said Illinois State Police Trooper S. Matias.
Police did not have any information about the victim and did not know why he was riding a bicycle on the Dan Ryan.
Too bad for him. And too bad even more for the driver of the vehicle that hit him.


The Northwest Commission will host the fifth annual Connect 2 Communities Conference from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday, May 4, at Cross Creek Resort in Titusville.
The free event allows municipal and community leaders to network with representatives from key state agencies and organizations and participating vendors and exhibitors and choose from 10 educational sessions on topics from municipal programs and program updates to funding opportunities that are available to local governments and communities in the region.
The keynote speaker is Alex Graziani, executive director of the Smart Growth Partnership of Westmoreland County and president of the Pennsylvania Chapter of the American Planning Association.
Registration is required. Registration information and the agenda are available at www.nwcommission.org.
For more information, contact Northwest Commission Community Development Manager Suzanne Gagliardo at 814-677-4800 x 122 or at email@example.com.
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CLEARFIELD, Pa. (AP) - Three American Red Cross chapters in north-central Pennsylvania will merge in a move the organization hopes will save more than $100,000 a year.
The consolidation involves chapters covering Clearfield-Jefferson counties, Elk-Cameron counties and DuBois. The new combined chapter to be based in DuBois will be re-named the PA Heartland chapter.
Red Cross officials said this week the money saved will be used to focus more on community services, such as educating families on preparing for emergencies.


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Retirement communities offer a sociable, comfy setting where retired individuals can delight in a lifestyle that is designed for the active older person. Their appeal has actually increased as an increasing number of people look for a location where they could delight in a lengthy as well as healthy retired life. If you are considering relocating to a retirement community, you should be aware that there are lots of factors to consider in choosing which one will be best matched for you.
A retirement community is a really various living atmosphere than a retirement community. A house is usually meant for people that need even more interest as well as treatment. Homeowners usually stay in a single building, or possibly in a little facility. A retirement home is a lot more like the neighborhoods in which you may currently have actually lived, for example in a town. There are many more possibilities for socializing and there will be a much wider series of centers; like pool, clubs as well as spaces for arts as well as crafts. It is these services, along with the fact that the citizens more than the age of concerning 55 that makes these communities various to those that are not devoted to senior citizens.
There may be different levels of care available in a certain retirement community. This will certainly be an important influence on your selection or a neighborhood, as you or your spouse may require even more assistance, or you might want to take into consideration relocating someplace that could provide you with more assistance if you require it in the future, so that you do not need to relocate when that time comes. An energetic retirement community is comprised of people that still live as independently as they did outside the area. People take advantage of the facilities and social chances rather than from obtaining professional support. In a helpful area, there are various lasting services to look after citizens and also give them with medical care, as well as assisted living home for those that need them. A blended energetic and encouraging neighborhood may be a great service for pairs when someone is much more active than the other or for those that intend to have the ability to stay in the very same community whatever occurs in the future.
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Neighborhood Homes Available For Senior Citizens Galveston Texas
The concept of neighborhood houses for senior citizens have actually come a long means. Although the term “community homes” is normally connected nursing homes, taking care of homes or even worse, it could not be additionally from the reality.
In today’s rapid paced globe of jobs, commutes and also childcare obligations, elderly moms and dads as well as grandparents no longer have the option of coping with relative. It made use of to be uncommon that an elderly family member lived outside the home unless care needs can not be given. That has changed.
Thankfully, today there are several options offered for senior citizens that were not available or perhaps taken into consideration just twenty-five years earlier. There are specific property business that deal specifically in the advertising of area houses for seniors. A few of these options include retirement communities, gather real estate, independent living facilities and also assisted living alternatives.
Each neighborhood kind provides lifestyle options appealing to a particular section of the senior group, varying from specialized treatment to satisfying social beliefs. As senior, when you make a decision to transform your existing situation, here are some pointers to keep in mind.
Gather real estate for senior citizens is supported by the government. Originally, congregant real estate was taken into consideration another form of the assisted living facility idea. These apartment-like devices could be located in most any type of reasonably sized city. This type of senior real estate option doesn’t provide as much privacy as senior citizens could be used to if they have actually had a home, however is taken into consideration the following best point. Dishes are served in a community setting, usually in a dining room setup. Qualified teams on the properties, set up activities, supply housekeeping as well as care for those residing in the units.
Another kind of community houses for senior citizens are the Independent Living Facilities. Although Independent Living Facilities resemble gather together real estate, they are a lot more like private apartment or condos. They include kitchens as well as the regular services one would locate in an apartment or condo. Residents who pick not to prepare have eating hall centers offered. The on sight staff gives activities, housekeeping, registered nurses and other solutions. Although these Independent Living Facilities tension self-reliance, there’s always a person offered when needed.
Senior Living Areas – Great Tips To Locate the most effective For You in Galveston TX
As senior citizens, we have had the chance to have a lot of experiences n our lives, and also this experience has led us to have particular likes and dislikes. Virtually the same with everybody, we have actually just had a lot more chances to pick, since we have actually been around a bit much longer.
And when it pertains to picking among the senior living areas to relocate to, we know that that our likes and dislikes will have a lot to do with which one of them we pick for our new house.
For instance, there are some senior areas that specialize in one type of activity. Typically, this is golf. A great video game, great deals of individuals want to play it as well as they have a great time doing so. In lots of components of the United States, you could find numbers of retirement home centered around golf. And not simply a pleasurable leisure activity but as a way of life.
If you like golf, this kind of facility may be the very best for you. Yet if you do not care about golf whatsoever, then without a doubt, a retirement village based around a task you have no passion in at all is not going to be the most effective selection for you in any way whatsoever.
Yet have no concern, there are lots of other senior living areas that are not focused around golf and also have a lot of other points taking place there.
It is also essential to have a look at exactly what kinds of solutions the facility provides. Do you have a recurring medical requirement that somebody should help you with often? Nothing planet ruining, simply something as basic as having to take insulin at particular times during the day. If so, after that the elderly community you may wish to take a look at would certainly be one that offers medical aid on site.
The New Face of Elder Retired Life Homes Galveston
The retirement community of elders’ dreams are beginning to look a whole lot various. Gone are the days of desiring to live out one’s golden years in the suburban areas of Florida or Arizona. And the retirement community amenities that are crucial to today’s seniors are shifting right in addition to that adjustment in attitude.
According to a recent U.S.A Today report, “Child Boomers are discovering the appeal of urban lifestyle as they prepare to retire.” That suggests the Floridian residential areas are out and also metro areas like Cleveland remain in when it pertains to seniors picking a retirement home.
Just what is fueling this extreme change in thinking? More and more regularly, seniors are taking a look at the large image and also are aiming to stretch their retired life bucks so they can keep the important things in life. That indicates doing means with the big-dollar non-necessities like cars and trucks. Not having access to a vehicle, nevertheless, suggests elders call for access to trusted public transport or the ease of having the ability to stroll to all the places they have to go.
Just a huge metropolitan city like Cleveland can supply them this convenience of navigating. Certainly, Stroll Rating offers Cleveland a walkability ranking of 92 as well as a transit rating of 89. It is precisely this walker’s heaven atmosphere that is triggering a lot of elders to turn to urban areas for their retirement homes.
As the newspaper article pointed out, “The allure of relocating to a metro location depends on the wealth of … big-city features, like cool ethnic restaurants as well as fantastic shows. These locations additionally have colleges, implying sports to love as well as classes to take.” When they choose an urbane retirement community, every one of this is simply outside seniors’ front door, provided they have the ways of arriving.


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Economy in review 2015
ISTANBUL1) Markets see sharp routs ahead of Fed’s rate move
The U.S. Federal Reserve finally raised interest rates on Dec. 16, 2015, ending an extraordinary period of government intervention in the financial markets that started at the height of the recession.
Although the global markets eased slightly after the Fed’s rate hike, emerging markets were largely disappointing over the year as they anxiously awaited the Fed’s rate decision, which were compounded by the negative effects of their own local risks.
The MSCI Emerging Markets Index fell by around 16 percent in 2015, while investors had pulled more than $500 billion from emerging-market equity funds by the end of November 2015, according to the Institute for International Finance.
Emerging markets, headed by China, will be under sharp focus in 2016 in the wake of further capital outflow to developed markets. According to International Monetary Fund figures, the corporate debt of non-financial firms across major emerging markets exploded from $4 trillion in 2004 to more than $18 trillion as of 2014.
2) Local, foreign risks send Turkish lira into freefall
The Turkish Lira was one of the worst performing currencies in 2015 amid a number of local and global risks, losing around 20 percent of its value over the year.
The lira fell to record lows of 3.00 to the U.S. dollar over the summer due to domestic political uncertainty both ahead of and after June elections, escalating violence in the country, rising geopolitical risks, growing tension with Russia, the prospect of a lowered credit-rating outlook, the possibility of a U.S. rate hike, as well as questions raised over the independence of the Turkish Central Bank amid harsh criticisms against the lender from high-level officials about its rate policy.
Turkey’s high dependence on foreign cash to fund its current-account deficit made it one of the most vulnerable to the Fed’s rate hike.
The escalation of violence has also triggered concerns over political risks in a year in which there were two critical elections, the second of which ended with the establishment of a government by the Justice and Development Party (AKP).
3) Oil prices slump to 11-year lows, hitting producers
The price of oil fell to its lowest level in 11 years to around $36 per barrel in December 2015 as commodity markets responded to signs that the global slump may deepen in 2016.
The change in the balance between supply and expected demand pushed up crude prices, but they are still well below $40 and much lower than the $110 a barrel seen around 1.5 years ago.
The lower oil prices have been a boon for oil importers and consumers, but have negatively affected leading energy producers, including Russia, Saudi Arabia, Central Asian nations and others. The economic risks also have the potential to trigger geopolitical uncertainties, according to experts.
Key oil exporter Saudi Arabia is seeking to diversify its economy as it ran a record high budget deficit of $95 billion, while Azerbaijan was forced to depreciate its currency, the manat, which fell more than 30 percent against the U.S. dollar for the second time in 2015. New projections suggest prices will fall further.
4) Russia imposes punishing sanctions against Turkey
Russia enacted wide-ranging sanctions against Turkey in a wide array of sectors after a Russian jet was downed by Turkey on Nov. 24, 2015.
The moves created deep pessimism among the representatives of several industries that have close connections with Russia, including the energy, tourism, agriculture and construction sectors.
On Dec. 1, 2015, senior-level Russian officials signed a government order which included a list of agricultural products that Russia would no longer import from Turkey starting Jan. 1. On Dec. 30, 2015, Russia said it would prohibit Turkish companies from the construction, tourism and hotel industry, in addition to barring Turkish firms from accepting state and municipal contracts starting Jan. 1. Around 53 Turkish companies, however, were excluded from the sanctions.
5) Businesses in eastern Turkey forced to close amid attacks
Continuing terror attacks and curfews have dramatically affected businesses in eastern Turkey, as around 500 businesses have closed down in Diyarbakır’s Sur district alone since then, according to businesspeople from the region.
Companies have lost almost 80 percent of their revenue since troubles began in June 2015, they added.
Economic hardships in the region started last June amid escalating conflicts between outlawed Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK) militants and Turkish security forces. The region has been bearing the economic brunt of these conflicts recently, particularly since Nov. 28, 2015, when Diyarbakır Bar Association head Tahir Elçi was killed, and as a result of multiple curfews. Curfews have been declared in several other southeastern provinces, including Batman, Mardin, Şırnak and Hakkari.Businesspeople in the region have said insurance experts set a price of almost one-fifth on their goods and that banks did not want to postpone loan repayments or provide new loans due to high security risks.
Business leaders said they wanted officials to resolve the issues immediately, adding that they would not be able to survive otherwise.
6) Greece hit by severe cash crisis, secures 3rd bailout
Greeks appeared set to leave the eurozone over the summer after the electorate voted against continued negotiations with creditors in a referendum, only for the country’s leaders to agree to a third bailout for the country’s moribund economy.
For days last summer, long lines formed outside banks as Greeks were restricted to withdrawing 60 euros a day, irrespective of how much money they had in their accounts.
Businesses and tourism facilities suffered greatly, while demonstrators took to the streets in huge numbers either in support or against their country agreeing to the austerity measures.Greece’s third bailout was worth 90 billion euros.
The diesel emissions scandal has dominated the motor industry this year after German giant Volkswagen said a scandal over falsified U.S. vehicle emission tests could affect 11 million of its cars worldwide as investigations of its diesel models multiplied in September, shocking the car markets.
Volkswagen became the target of regulatory investigations in multiple countries and its stock price fell in value by a third in the days immediately after the scandal broke out. Volkswagen Group CEO Martin Winterkorn resigned, while many other high level officials were sacked. The VW scandal raised awareness over the higher levels of pollution emitted by all vehicles built by a wide range of car makers across the world.
8) Historic deal reached with Iran with economic impact
The United States and other world powers reached a historic agreement with Iran in Vienna in July 2015 in a move aimed at preventing the Islamic republic from building a nuclear weapon in return for the lifting of sanctions that have isolated the country.
Dozens of global companies heralded the great opportunities in the Iranian market, which has been closed for decades, with leading European countries subsequently making trade and economic visits to Iran even as American firms were much more cautious.
U.S. companies are still banned from conducting direct transactions with Iran other than companies operating in the food, aircraft-parts and medicine supply sectors.
Turkish companies have also set eyes on the Iranian market, which is home to some 80 million people
9) Turkish economy grows above estimates in 2015
Turkey’s economy grew at a surprising 4 percent in the third quarter from the same period of the previous year, the Turkish Statistics Institute (TÜİK) said Dec. 10, 2015, beating expectations and suggesting the economy was in better shape than many analysts had forecast.
The “positive surprise” of third-quarter GDP growth of 4 percent pointed to full-year growth of 3.5 to 4 percent and more than 4 percent growth in 2016, according to Turkish officials.
Turkey was beset by worries about political uncertainty in the run-up to a Nov. 1 election, sending the Turkish currency to a record low and prompting foreigners to sell $6 billion in local bonds.
In October, the government cut its growth forecasts from 4 percent to 3 in 2015 and from 5 percent to 4 in 2016.
However, the data showed that fundamentals remain resilient, with agriculture and consumer demand particularly strong, despite a sharp drop in the country’s trade.
“This growth is a rather good outcome given the serious political instability due to elections, troubles in the Middle East and surrounding countries and the narrowing demand due to the collapse in commodity prices,” Deputy Prime Minister Mehmet Şimşek said.
10) Enormous tender held for advanced 4G technology
Turkey’s three mobile operators, Turkcell, Vodafone and Avea, won the rights to the country’s advanced 4G network, dubbed 4.5G in Turkey, in an Aug. 26, 2015, tender conducted by the Information and Communication Technologies Authority (BTK).
In the tender, Turkcell offered around 1.9 billion euros for eight packages, Avea offered 1.1 billion euros for five packages and Vodafone offered $918 million euros for five packages. Turkish officials hailed the beginning of a new age for Turkey’s information technology with the advent of 4.5G. Fiber technology is the most critical aspect of the launch of 4.5G technology in Turkey thanks to several adaptations.
11) Qatari lender to acquire Finansbank for $2.95 bln
Qatar National Bank (QNB), the Gulf region’s largest bank, has agreed to buy Turkey’s Finansbank from the National Bank of Greece (NBG) for 2.7 billion euros ($2.95 billion) on Dec. 22, as it steps up its search for larger markets overseas.
With the latest acquisition, Qatari companies have strengthened their hands in the Turkish market after a number of deals.
The Greek bank had to put its Turkish subsidiary up for sale to plug a capital shortfall identified by European Central Bank (ECB) stress tests in October.
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It’s interesting how Roku has evolved from its debut back in 2002 to now in 2022. Even though Roku was a success, it had competitors as well. After becoming a VP at Netflix and taking the “Project Griffin” alongside the team, Anthony Wood started the journey of Roku.
The team created a Netflix Player that could be used by Subscribers to stream Netflix movies and shows on their TVs through the internet. Roku has come a long way, let’s see what changes and improvements have happened over the years:
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The sign-in link is only valid for 10 minutes. If the link expires, you can choose to resend it or request to receive it by a different method.
After following the above steps, you will be automatically signed in to The Roku Channel on the web browser. Afterward, you will be signed in with your Roku account to your Samsung Smart TV as well. Not just that, you can also connect your Roku account to Wifi without the remote control.
Could be leading to the issue:
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Arquivos Brasileiros de Endocrinologia & Metabologia
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BOGUSZEWSKI, César Luiz. Genética molecular do eixo GH-IGF1. Arq Bras Endocrinol Metab [online]. 2001, vol.45, n.1, pp. 5-14. ISSN 0004-2730. http://dx.doi.org/10.1590/S0004-27302001000100003.
Growth hormone (GH), insulin-like growth factor-1 (IGF1) and several related molecules are involved in the growth regulation axis at both pre and postnatal life. The advances in molecular biology techniques have improved the way of identifying genetic defects in different elements of the GH-IGF1 axis in children with short stature. On the other hand, the use of new GH assays have revealed the presence of GH with no biological activity or increased amounts of less active GH isoforms in the circulation, which could potentially be the cause of growth retardation in certain children with short stature. Clinically, the genetic defects might result in either hormone deficiency or resistance, showing the importance of evaluating both GH secretion and GH responsiveness in a short child. In the present article, the main genetic defects within the GH-IGF1 axis are reviewed with focus in their clinical repercussion and their importance in the differential diagnosis of idiopathic and familial short stature. In addition, a short review on the genetic abnormalities found in two of the most important pituitary transcription factors will be presented.
Keywords : GH; IGF1; Growth; Short stature; Molecular genetics.

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Today, I have author Leigh Kenzie in the interview chair. We’re discussing her latest release Il Pardrone, book one in the Vendetta series, a dark mafia romance. Be sure to check out my review of the book, and don’t forget to enter the Rafflecopter giveaway.
1. Hi, Leigh. First off, readers have an idea of the writer you, but what about the everyday you? Can you share about your personal life?
Leigh: Hi! My everyday self is pretty hectic. I have a job that requires quite a bit of organization, which I love but that means I’m not always the most organized outside of it. I work as an assistant and have several different bosses. Every day is different for me and I love that. At home, I have two Jack Russell Terriers and they’re both a joy and frustration in my life. They’re very high-energy dogs so they keep me on my toes! I’m also the one who takes care of my family, including an older relative so I’m pretty busy. It’s also why writing calls to me so much. It’s just pages, the words, and me. For however long I’m able to write, that time lets me disappear from everything else. In turn, I hope I’m able to offer a reader the same escape.
2. I’ve been perusing your Goodreads page, and noticed you are drawn to dark m/m romance. Why dark romance? And why male/male?
Leigh: I’m a firm believer that to appreciate the light, the dark is needed. I find dark romance both healing and a way to play around with the forbidden. Pushing myself—and a reader—is important to me. As for male/male it’s a genre I really love. I’m very active in the LGBTQ+ community and although I read all genres, it’s my preference. Also, I’ve tried to write male/female. It doesn’t work well for me. My characters always say no!
3. I hear the word “dark romance” a lot. What do you consider a dark romance?
Leigh: I love this question! Thank you for asking it because dark romance is in many aspects a personal opinion. I always think of dark romance as a continuum. What I may find dark, others don’t or vice versa so I recognize there are always going to be preferences within the genre. For me, I want to see characters that are going to push boundaries. I need the anti-hero or even villain that I can root for because while I don’t condone much of what I write in a real-life situation, I can appreciate it in a book. There’s value to that. I also love the mafia genre so I tend to be a bit bloodthirsty with it!
4. Your latest novel is Il Padrone, book one in the Vendetta series. Can you tell me what inspired you to write this book and develop the series?
Leigh: I was talking to someone about wanting to read a dark M/M mafia book. She suggested I write one. As always, I sent a very rough idea to one of my alphas. After getting encouragement there I wrote a bit and approached my other alpha with a snippet. Both of them insisted I continue with it and these alphas don’t take it easy on me. From there the words just kept flowing. It wasn’t meant to be a series but the naughty plot monkeys in my head always have different ideas than I do.
5. Since Il Padrone is the first in the Vendetta series, what can we expect from you in the future? Care to share about your current WIP?
Leigh: I sadly can’t give you anything from my current active WIP. It’s book 4 and hopefully the last of the Vendetta series. I plan on releasing that series monthly. My next one will be a story in Heard It in a Love Song, a charity anthology for Black Trans Advocacy Coalition. Learn more here: blacktrans.org. This is such an important cause and I’m honored to be in it along with an amazing cast of authors. I have several ideas already in progress as well so it will be a matter of what comes from those. No matter what expect some level of darkness and kink. If I do my job right, it’ll be a way to step outside real life and escape into words.
6. When first developing Il Padrone, did the plot come first or the characters?
Leigh: Oh, definitely the characters! I’m not a plotter. I’d love to be organized and able to outline but that never works. Now I go with where the story leads me. Characters tend to pop up and I just roll with it. I trust the crazy voices 😉
7. Let’s talk about the main character Allesandro. What do you love most about him and what makes you want to shake him?
Leigh: Ah, Il Padrone. Such a complex character. I adore him because of that. He’s unapologetic. I both love that and it makes me want to shake him. There are a few scenes that may be challenging for readers on what he does. Yet he wouldn’t be him without it.
8. The same for Emilio. What do you love most about him and what makes you want to shake him?
Leigh: I love seeing Emilio’s response to what he goes through. At the same time, his naïveté can frustrate me. However, that’s who he is and I wouldn’t change it.
9. Without giving away any spoilers, what was your favourite scene to write and why?
Leigh: This is actually really hard. For book 1 I’ll go with the introduction of the inner circle characters. I love secondary characters. They fascinate me and are really important so I’ll go with that for book 1.
10. If a reader asked you why they should read Il Padrone, what would you tell them?
Leigh: If a reader enjoys angst, dark, erotic scenes, and plenty of kink, please give Il Padrone a chance. It’s the beginning of a series that will take a reader on a ride with plenty of twists. The romance itself is slow to build throughout the series.
11. What do you enjoy most about writing?
Leigh: Being able to disappear into a whole different world with characters that are incredibly real to me.
12. What do you enjoy least about writing?
Leigh: I’m not the best at social media. I’m pretty shy so it’s hard for me to promote myself.
13. I enjoy doing random questions, so humour me:
- What’s your favourite movie?
Bad Company with Anthony Hopkins and Chris Rock. It’s guaranteed to make me smile each time.
- What book is currently in your e-reader?
There are so many! Right now Sara Dobie Bauer gave me an early copy of Abstract Love. She’s one of my favorite authors and this book is amazing.
- Who’s your favourite musical group?
I don’t really have a favorite musical group. I tend to go with songs. Right now Tom Gross’ “Son of a Preacher Man” is the one I have on loop. Its lyrics are reimagined and it is such a powerful song. Watch the video if you can. It was done in partnership with The Trevor Project, which is one of my favorite charities, and PFLAG, a vital organization.
- What song puts a smile on your face?
“You Broke Up with Me” by Walker Hayes. I love how catchy it is and will even admit that despite having zero ability to carry a tune I will sing this when it’s on.
14. Is there anything else you’d like to add?
Leigh: I’d like to say thank you for choosing to interview me and giving me this opportunity. I love your questions and I’m truly honored by the response the indie author community has given me for my debut solo book.
Book Title: Il Padrone
Series: Vendetta, Book 1
Author: Leigh Kenzie
Cover Artist: Temptation Creations
Release Date: August 18, 2020
Genre/s: Dark MM
Trope/s: Dark MM Mafia, Stockholm Syndrome, Age gap
Themes: Mafia, Dub-con, Captive/Captor, Forced Submission
Heat Rating: 5 flames
Length: Approx. 44 500 words/ 190 pages
Now that I own him, there’s no escape
I’m Il Padrone, the Master of this Family, and Emilio will learn his place. I’ll bathe in his tears and watch as he humiliates himself. It’s all for my pleasure. I own it all and he’s just another addition to my collection.
Il Padrone calls me his toy. His property. He says I can earn the right to be higher in his organization if only I submit. If only I change who I am. I may be younger, but he hasn’t seen the likes of me before.
Just how twisted can a tale of vengeance become?
Trigger Warnings: This is a dark MM Mafia with graphic violence and extreme sexual situations.
Note: Book 1 of the Vendetta Series ends on a cliffhanger. Book 2 releases September 2020!
Buy Links – Available on Kindle Unlimited
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I watch my servants scurry around to complete my orders as I get ready for my guest. I laugh mentally because he’s definitely not going to feel like a guest. I’d care if I had a heart, but as most accuse me of, I don’t. I’m greedy, and I know it.
The bedroom is two doors down from mine. It’s a basic bedroom, freshly painted white. There’s a bed in the middle and a closet with built-in hangers. A small bathroom is joined to the room, but there’s no door. The toilet, sink, and cramped shower is barely enough to stave off claustrophobia. I’m sure he’ll complain about the door—or the lack thereof—but really, I’m being nice considering the size. Most of the comforts my previous boy enjoyed have been removed. It takes time to earn those luxuries. I like to leave some rewards in the room like blankets, pillows, and even a limited amount of clothing. It’s not out of kindness, really. It serves my purpose to give him things I can take away when he rebels as he learns his new role in life—and he will rebel.
I’m pleased with how everything is coming together. The room between us has already been fixed to my specifications—it’s a place for me to play with my new acquisition. It’s the one room that I wouldn’t let the servants touch. It didn’t need much anyway, but the cell is ready for any significant disobedience. I can’t stop my evil grin because no matter how well I explain someone’s new life to them, they always end up there. Thankfully, I have cameras in all three of the rooms, so I’ll get to enjoy the show as he breaks, and as I mold him into my perfect boy.
As the servants leave, Luca walks in holding a file.
“I have all the information you requested,” he notifies me with a disapproving look, barely able to meet my eyes.
“Give me the highlights.”
“Name is Emilio, but he goes by Lio typically. Mother is deceased, father unknown. Interestingly, Cliff isn’t his full brother, although I’m not sure if they’re aware of that. It came from the blood work when the mother was in the hospital, and of course, I accessed Emilio’s medical file. We already have Cliff’s. Different fathers,” he states tiredly. I’m sure he didn’t sleep much as he worked to find out everything there possibly was to know about Emilio for me.
He pauses for a moment. I’m not sure why he’s scowling now, but it could be due to my gleeful expression. Knowledge is power, and that’s a good find I can use against Emilio. I try out Lio mentally, but I’m not sure how I feel about the nickname. It’s not like he’ll retain his name anyway, so I dismiss it.
“What else have you found?” I question, gesturing for him to finish.
“He’s…different. Much different than your normal choices. He’s a junior in college. Very young. He’s only nineteen. Extremely intelligent. Everyone in the mathematics department I was able to speak to had glowing recommendations. He’ll be the type to be missed. Aside from his high IQ, which testing shows is among the top percentile, he’s rather oblivious about life. He’s never dated, and nobody can figure out if he’s gay, straight, or other. He’s had both sexes flirt with him, but he didn’t respond. The professors can’t decide if he’s legitimately clueless about being flirted with or simply uninterested in sex,” Luca stops briefly and shifts uncomfortably. “He’s so young, with his whole life ahead of him and his disappearance won’t go unnoticed. After the last boy…”
Luca abruptly halts when he sees the fury on my face. He knows this is not his decision to make. I’m in charge, and it seems like my friend needs a reminder who is Il Padrone here.
“Everything you said increases my interest. I’ll enjoy making him my best boy ever. At least you’d better hope for that outcome. Because once he’s here, you’re going to be the one to cover his disappearance. Oh, and instead of giving him a life to go back to, I want you to completely ruin him. There will be nothing but ashes left when you’re done, correct? Because I know you’re worried about what I want and don’t really care about my new toy, right?” I end the last question with a deadly quiet voice that reinforces my position. I see his face go grey, and I’m satisfied I’ve made my point.
It’s too bad I had to do that, but it’s necessary. At least this means Lio is going nowhere, and when I’m bored, I’ll simply find a solution to take care of the problem. With a quick wave, I dismiss Luca and decide to recheck all three rooms. After all, I need it all perfect for the new property I’ve acquired. This time, I can’t stop the laugh from escaping. Really, I don’t even try. This is going to be perfect.
Yes, this is a dark romance. Very dark. Mind you I have read darker. I’m not going to get into the blurb. That’s already available to read.
First off, the portrayal of Alessandro as a mafia boss kingpin with no conscience, no empathy, no sympathy, and no scruples is brilliantly executed. He stayed in character the whole time. Trying to make this man fall in love is going to be the battle of all battles, because this kind of man is not going to go quietly. Ever. I especially loved the glimpse of him when he was in “boss” mode with the other “family” and his underlings.
Some say Emilio was naïve, I didn’t find so because to survive captivity he formulated a plan, and then stuck to it. Did he falter here and there? Of course. If he didn’t, it’d be hard to believe, considering all he endured at the hands of Il Padrone. His suffering came through brilliantly.
As for Luca, he is loyal to a fault. Even weak. Because he allows a grown man to have total control over him to prove his loyalty. He lets another man torture an innocent college boy and even lusts for this poor boy. Although I felt for Luca many times, I could not sympathize with him because he allows Alessandro to torture captives, and even participates.
The plot was well executed. The pacing was tight. As for the believability, I will admit I did have to suspend disbelief. Still, it’s a great read. The emotions come through on the page and the torture scenes are dark and well written.
Back to Alessandro. I did want to know more of what drives him and the whys of it all. But there didn’t really seem to be any other than he enjoys what he does. I do hope in the next book I get a better peek inside of his brain.
As for the ending, this was brilliantly done. A really great ending. Yes, it comes to a close on a cliff-hanger, but it’s a great way to end a novel. If you enjoy dark romances, I recommend you give Il Padrone a read.
Leigh is a dark M/M romance author from Texas with two needy terrors of terriers and a chaotic family. She considers coffee a major food group and her family fears broken coffeemakers. She writes in her spare time, forced to the keyboard by characters entirely too vocal in her opinion and often falls victim to plot monkeys. In between creating mayhem with her characters and friends, her hope is to transport readers to fictional places and provide darkness with a twist.
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