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There have been times when Talia Christian couldn’t afford her college textbooks.
The Northeast Lakeview College student would ask classmates to send her photos of the textbook pages she needed or find online tools to help her study, such as YouTube videos on the same subject. But that won’t be a problem next semester with the launch of a new, free textbook rental program offered by the Alamo Colleges District.
“This will help our students have one less thing to stress about,” Christian said. “It guarantees that every student will have what they need to be successful in the classroom.”
Through the program, all new and returning Alamo Colleges students will receive free textbooks and other course materials necessary for their classes for the spring and summer 2022 sessions. Called AlamoBOOKS+, the program is a collaboration between the college district and Barnes & Noble College, which will take over management of the five bookstores on Alamo Colleges campuses.
Alamo Colleges plans on using about $17 million in federal COVID-19 relief funds to offer the free textbook rental program to its more than 65,000 students. The college district board will evaluate the sustainability of the program in the spring to determine whether to extend it beyond summer 2022, spokeswoman Denise Blaz said.
Calling the program a “first-of-its-kind initiative” for the college district, Chancellor Mike Flores said it will directly impact student success and “lighten the load on our students.”
“We’re providing universal access to educational materials,” he said. “We’ve done many things to remove the cost of education as a barrier, but we’re ensuring once students enroll, once they get ready for their classes, that the cost of a book or instructional materials is no longer a barrier for them.”
According to a 2021 College Board survey, community college students spend almost $1,500 per semester on instructional materials. Flores also cited statistics from the U.S. Public Interest Research Group that stated about 66% of students forgo buying textbooks because of the steep costs.
During focus group meetings with Alamo Colleges students and faculty, students said they would sometimes drop classes if they couldn’t afford a book or work extra hours so they could buy a textbook, Flores said.
Each campus bookstore will order books based on how many students register for classes to ensure there are enough books, said Marc Eckhart, vice president of strategic partnerships for Barnes & Noble College. Students will receive an email before classes start so they can select whether to pick up their books or have them delivered.
Blaz said campus bookstores will work with students to return books and other course materials that are due back at the end of each semester, but she did not know whether they would be charged any fees.
St. Philip’s College student and Student Government Association President Valentin Morin said he hopes the college district makes the program permanent.
“I know a lot of students who can barely pay for their classes, and having to buy a $150 book is ridiculous,” he said. “This program is going to help a lot of people.”
The free textbook rental program builds upon Alamo Colleges’ “last-dollar” scholarship program for high school seniors who graduate from 36 participating high schools in San Antonio. Launched in 2020, the Alamo Promise program covers students’ tuition and fees for up to three years or until they complete an associate degree. About 3,000 students participated in the Alamo Promise program in its first year.
Additionally, the college district has used its federal COVID-19 relief funds to help address students’ needs outside the classroom, such as food insecurity, housing assistance, health care and counseling, board Chair Gene Sprague said.
“The district is consistently looking to alleviate the costs for our students,” he said.


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Hello, this is your daily dose of news from Onmanorama. I'm your host, Deepa, and these are the major news stories of the day:
1. Vismaya case: Husband Kiran Kumar found guilty
2. Actor Dileep's friend Sharath named accused in actress assault case, bribe glare on ex cop
3. RBI Governor hints at rate hike in June
4. 40 injured as tourist buses collide on Kozhikode bypass
5. Three more arrested in connection with the murder of Agali-based expat Abdul Jaleel
6. Active COVID-19 cases in India dip to 14,832
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Former Assistant Motor Vehicle Inspector Kiran Kumar, who was dismissed from Kerala Government Service last year, has been found guilty in dowry harassment charges that drove his 22-year-old wife Vismaya to kill herself. The Additional Sessions Court at Kollam pronounced its verdict soon after convening on Monday morning. The quantum of punishment will be announced on Tuesday. The court cancelled Kiran's bail following the verdict. Vismaya was found hanging in the bathroom of Kiran Kumar's house at Sasthamkotta in Kollam district on June 21, last year. Kumar was arrested on June 22. He was granted bail by the Supreme Court in March 2022. He was booked under Indian Penal Code Sections 498 A for subjecting a woman to cruelty for dowry, and 304 B for dowry death.
A former top Kerala cop allegedly took Rs 50 crore as bribe to save popular film actor Dileep in the 2017 actress assault case and a clique linked to him is reportedly trying to intervene in the probe. Meanwhile, an additional chargesheet has been filed at the Angamaly court in the five-year-old case. Aactor Dileep's friend Sharath G Nair has been made an accused with the Crime Branch stating in the probe report that the latter is in possession of the visuals of the chilling crime. The case has acquired a new dimension with bribe allegations. The bribe was reportedly paid to the then senior police officer to avoid the arrest of Dileep. But that bid failed and the actor was named the accused number 8 in the sensational case.
RBI Governor Shakti kanta Das said that the central bank is mulling further rate hikes. He said the repo rate will be increased, but declined to say, by what percentage. Repo rate is the rate at which the Reserve Bank of India lends money to commercial banks. The RBI will not allow the rupee to depreciate and prevent volatility in the currency market, said the governor. In an interview to a TV channel, Das also said the RBI will release the new forecast for inflation, next month. Early this month, the Monetary Policy Committee hiked the benchmark rates by 40 bps to 4.4 per cent owing to the inflation at six per cent upper range, for four months. Das said it was done to avoid a steep hike in June. He said the measures taken by RBI will have a sobering effect on retail prices.
A leisure trip by scores of people was spoiled as two tourist buses collided in the wee hours of Monday at Chevarambalam in Kozhikode. The accident occurred on the bypass of the national highway at about 3.40 am. A bus carrying Solidarity Youth Movement activists, returning to Kuttikatoor from Kochi after attending an organisational meeting, crashed with a bus with
Perumbavoor-based pilgrims to Tirunelli. The injured have been admitted to the Kozhikode Medical College Hospital. Both the buses were proceeding at a high speed, stated Kozhikode SP P K Sudarshan.
Three more people were arrested in connection with the abduction and murder of 42-year-old Abdul Jaleel, an Agali-based expat from Saudi Arabia. Police identified the arrested men as 34-year-old Nabeel of Karuvarakundu, 40-year-old Palapra Marakkar of Pandikkad, and 23-year-old Pilakkal Ajmal alias Roshan of Angadippuram. The trio had harboured the key suspect, Yahiya, and also helped him in fleeing. Five others were arrested on Saturday, taking the total number of arrested accused to eight.
India added 2,022 new coronavirus infections taking the total tally of COVID-19 cases to 4 crore 31 lakh 38 thousand 393. The active cases have dipped to 14,832, according to the Union Health Ministry data today. The death toll climbed to 5,24,459 with 46 fresh fatalities, stated the data. The active cases comprise 0.03% of the total infections, while the national COVID-19 recovery rate was recorded at 98.75 per cent, the Ministry said. A decrease of 123 cases has been recorded in the active. COVID-19 caseload in a span of 24 hours. The daily positivity rate was recorded at 0.69% and the weekly positivity rate at 0.49%, according to the Ministry.
That brings us to the end of this episode. Be sure to come back tomorrow. As always, thanks for listening to Daily News Dose.

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On July 13th, Troye Sivan—singer, actor, and internet sensation mega-star—released “Rush.” “Rush” is the first single off of Sivan’s upcoming album, “Something To Give Each Other,” which is set to be released on October 13th via Capitol Records. “Something To Give Each Other” is Sivan’s third studio album and first full-length release since “Bloom” in 2018. His eagerly-anticipated new record serves as a resonant celebration of queerness, community, dance, sweat, love, sex, and friendship. It’s an all-encapsulating, universal proclamation of what it means to take joy in oneself and one another, and how those feelings are necessarily mutually reinforcing within an ethos of liberatory connection.
Recently, Sivan dedicated himself to revivifying his connection with and creation of human relation and dance tracks. It was with the help of Oscar Görres, Ian Kirkpatrick, Leland, and Styalz Fuego that he was able to construct and produce his new album.
Spearheaded by Sivan’s Creative Director Gordon von Steiner and choreographed by Sergio Reis, the official music video for “Rush” evokes sensuality and emotional release in their truest forms. The “Rush” music video opens with a title card stylized in allusion to the poppers brand, “RUSH,” placed in front of a cheeky bare-backed lake-admirer. Immediately, a fast-paced, passionate, blissful, and love-filled scene is set. “‘Rush’ is the feeling of kissing a sweaty stranger on a dancefloor, a 2 hour date that turned into a weekend, a crush, a winter, a summer,” Sivan explains. “Party after party, after party after after party. All of my experiences from a chapter where I feel confident, free and liberated. Independent, yet somehow the most connected to the music and community around me.”
At the close of the video, Sivan is pictured walking across a bridge at sunrise, reminiscing on the night before. As the title suggests, his memories are all rushing back to him. The smile on his face signals that this spirited reflection is just the beginning for him: who’s to say where exactly the bridge will lead beyond “Something To Give Each Other”?
With twenty-two billion streams, ten million adjusted albums sold worldwide, and a litany of standout roles in Hollywood features, high fashion collabs, runway appearances, and a combined social audience of over twenty million, it is evident that Sivan’s career as a superstar is just at its genesis. Be sure to pre-order “Something To Give Each Other” HERE in vinyl, CD, digital and cassette formats alongside exclusive merchandise and fan packs.

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Head of the EU in Russia Richard Wright and Director of Vodokanal Saint Petersburg Felix Karmazinov signed a memorandum yesterday to build a sewage treatment plant in Saint Petersburg.
Mr Wright told journalists after the meeting that the new plant would reduce the level of sewage pollution in the city and the Baltic Sea. The plant will treat 330 thousand tonnes of waste every day which should reduce the volume of untreated waste in the city by 50%.
Mr Wright said that the EU is allocating EUR 24 million to the project. He said that the construction company would be chosen this autumn and construction will get underway at the start of 2004. The plant will be put into operation by the end of 2005.
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Do Mealybugs Bite? Debunking the Common Misconception
Mealybugs are small, white, soft-bodied insects typically found infesting a variety of plants, both indoors and outdoors. As members of the Pseudococcidae family, their powdery, wax-like coating makes them easily distinguishable from other pests. Many people who have encountered these insects in their gardens or homes may wonder if mealybugs bite humans or pets and if they pose any health risks.
While mealybugs can be pesky and challenging to control, they are generally not considered a biting threat to humans or pets. Instead, these insects feed on plant sap, causing damage to plants that can in turn, weaken them and make them more susceptible to disease. Understanding their feeding habits and potential effects on plants is essential for proper control and prevention strategies.
Awareness of mealybugs’ behaviors, life cycle, and preferred environments helps gardeners and homeowners better address infestations before they become problematic. The good news is that, though they may be bothersome to plants, mealybugs don’t pose a direct threat to humans or animals through biting. This knowledge can provide some relief to individuals dealing with mealybug infestations and guide their efforts in managing these resilient pests.
Do Mealybugs Bite?
Mealybugs are small insects that are common pests in gardens, greenhouses, and houseplants. They are known for their white, powdery coating, which is actually a waxy substance that protects them from predators and helps them retain moisture. Despite their intimidating appearance and being a nuisance to plant owners, the question of whether mealybugs bite is a valid one.
The answer is no, mealybugs do not bite humans or pets. They are primarily plant-feeders, using their piercing-sucking mouthparts to extract sap from plants. This feeding mechanism causes damage to the plant, often resulting in yellowing leaves, stunted growth, and even plant death. The focus of mealybugs is solely on plants, and they have no interest in biting humans or animals.
Another reason mealybugs are unlikely to bite humans is their size. They are tiny insects, usually measuring between 1/16 to 1/8 inch in length. Due to their small size, even if they tried to bite humans or pets, it would be insignificant and likely unnoticeable.
While mealybugs do not bite, their presence can cause indirect harm to humans and pets. Their feeding activities often lead to the secretion of a sticky substance known as honeydew, which attracts ants and promotes the growth of sooty mold on plants. Sooty mold can trigger allergies in some individuals and diminish the air quality around infested plants.
In summary, mealybugs pose no direct threat to humans or pets through biting. However, they can be harmful to plants and potentially cause indirect issues for people with allergies. If you discover mealybugs on your plants, it is essential to address the infestation promptly to minimize damage and any potential side effects.
Lifecycle and Reproduction
Mealybugs are small, soft-bodied insects belonging to the family Pseudococcidae. They have a distinct white, powdery, cotton-like appearance. The lifecycle of mealybugs consists of four stages: eggs, nymphs, and adult females and males. Here is an overview of their lifecycle:
- Female mealybugs lay 200-600 tiny eggs within a protective, cottony mass called an ovisac.
- Eggs hatch into mobile first-instar nymphs called crawlers. These crawlers disperse, searching for feeding sites.
- Nymphs go through two more molts, becoming second and third-instar nymphs.
- Adult males are winged and primarily function to fertilize female mealybugs. They have a short lifespan of 1-2 days, during which they do not feed.
Mealybugs are plant pests, typically feeding on the sap from various plant species, both indoor and outdoor. They pierce the plant tissues using their long, slender mouthparts called stylets, which they insert into plant cells to suck out the sap. The feeding habits of mealybugs can result in various symptoms in plants, such as:
- Yellowing and curling of leaves
- Stunted or distorted growth
- Premature leaf drop
- Reduced fruit quality
As mealybugs feed on plant sap, they excrete a sugary substance called honeydew, which often leads to the growth of sooty mold fungi. Additionally, their feeding can facilitate the spread of plant viruses, causing further damage to plants.
It should be noted that mealybugs do not bite or pose any direct harm to humans. Their feeding habits focus solely on plants, making them purely plant pests. When managing mealybugs, focus on plant management and pest control rather than concern for personal safety in regards to bites.
Recognizing Mealybug Infestations
Signs and Symptoms
Mealybugs are small, soft-bodied insects that feed on plant sap. They are covered in a white, waxy substance that gives them a cottony appearance. Here are some common signs and symptoms of mealybug infestations:
- White, cotton-like masses on leaves, stems, and roots
- A sticky residue called honeydew on plant surfaces
- Sooty mold growth due to the presence of honeydew
- Curling or yellowing of leaves
- Stunted plant growth or reduced fruit yield
If you notice these signs on your plants, it’s essential to take action and control the infestation quickly to minimize damage.
Common Host Plants
Mealybugs can infest a wide range of plants, including both indoor and outdoor varieties. Some common host plants include:
- Ornamental plants, such as hibiscus, begonia, and fuchsia
- Houseplants like African violets, jade plants, and orchids
- Fruit trees, such as apple, pear, and citrus
- Vegetables, like tomato, pepper, and lettuce
- Vines and shrubs, including grapevines and azaleas
Understanding which plants are susceptible to mealybug infestations can help you be proactive in monitoring and managing these pests in your garden or home.
Managing Mealybug Infestations
One effective way to manage mealybug infestations is by employing non-chemical methods. These are eco-friendly strategies that help you control the pests without causing harm to the environment.
One approach is to introduce natural predators of mealybugs into your garden or indoor plants. Beneficial insects such as ladybugs, lacewings, and parasitic wasps are known to efficiently prey on mealybugs, contributing to their natural control.
Another method is to use a water and soap solution to wash your plants. A simple mixture of water and mild liquid soap sprayed on the affected areas can help eliminate the mealybugs while causing minimal damage to your plants. Be sure to thoroughly rinse your plants afterward.
If non-chemical options have failed to effectively manage the mealybug infestations, you may need to consider chemical control methods. These can be sorted into two categories: systemic and contact insecticides.
Systemic Insecticides: These insecticides are absorbed by the plant, making them poisonous to the pests feeding on them. Imidacloprid and Dinotefuran are popular systemic insecticides for mealybug control, but remember to follow the instructions carefully to minimize harm to your plants or the surrounding environment.
Contact Insecticides: This group of insecticides works by directly killing the pests on contact. They include products containing active ingredients such as Pyrethrins or Neem Oil. When using contact insecticides, ensure that you apply the treatment to all affected areas, and repeat the application as necessary based on the instructions provided.
Remember to always follow the label directions and safety protocols when using chemical control methods, and consider alternative remedies before resorting to chemicals.
Preventing Mealybug Infestations
Proper plant care is essential in preventing mealybug infestations. By maintaining good cultural practices, plants will be healthier and less susceptible to pest attacks.
- Watering: Avoid overwatering, as this can create a favorable environment for mealybugs. Water only when the soil feels dry to the touch.
- Pruning: Regularly prune your plants to remove dead leaves, stems, and branches, reducing hiding spots for mealybugs.
- Cleanliness: Keep the growing area clean and free of debris to prevent mealybugs from finding suitable habitats.
Using natural enemies to control mealybug populations is another effective strategy. This practice aims to release beneficial organisms that prey on mealybugs, naturally reducing their numbers.
- Ladybugs: Introduce ladybugs to your plants, as they actively feed on mealybugs.
- Lacewings: Green lacewings are also effective predators of several pest species, including mealybugs.
- Parasitic wasps: Encourage the presence of parasitic wasps, which lay their eggs inside mealybugs’ bodies and decimate their population.
By employing these methods, you can effectively prevent the occurrence of mealybug infestations and protect your plants from damage.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do mealybugs bite humans?
Mealybugs are plant-sucking insects that generally do not bite or harm humans. They typically feed on plant juices and are considered a pest in gardens and indoor plants.
What do mealybugs look like?
- Mealybugs are small, oval-shaped insects.
- They are covered in a white, powdery wax.
- They have short legs and antennae.
How do I get rid of mealybugs?
There are several methods to control and eradicate mealybugs:
- Physical removal: Remove mealybugs by hand or use a soft brush to dislodge them from the plant.
- Water spray: Use a strong stream of water to wash away mealybugs from infested plants.
- Insecticidal soap: Apply a solution of insecticidal soap on the affected plants, following the manufacturer’s instructions.
- Biological control: Introduce beneficial insects, such as ladybugs or lacewings, that feed on mealybugs.
How can I prevent mealybugs in the future?
To prevent mealybug infestations:
- Regularly inspect your plants for signs of mealybugs.
- Ensure proper plant care, including watering, pruning, and fertilization.
- Use clean tools and practice good garden sanitation.
- Quarantine new plants before introducing them to your garden or indoor space.


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While federal and state governments focus on the need for state-based reconciliation groups to bring better understanding between Indigenous and non-Indigenous Australians, Reconciliation Victoria Incorporated (Rec Vic) will have to close in July due to a lack of funding.
A Rec Vic statement says that at a joint May 14 meeting of the Victorian Department of Planning and Community Development (DPCD), Aboriginal Affairs Victoria and Rec Vic, the state Labor government confirmed that it would stop funding Rec Vic.
Rec Vic was established seven years ago in response to recommendations from the Council of Australian Reconciliation. It has received just $200,000 a year from DPCD. Rec Vic provides community education, information and initiatives to shift racist attitudes regarding Indigenous Australians.
Rec Vic says reconciliation essentially means "closing the gap" — doing away with social indicators that divide Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal people. Rec Vic also says that, after 220 years of colonialism and the suffering it has brought Aboriginal people, reconciliation should primarily be the responsibility of non–Aboriginal people.
Australians for Native Title and Reconciliation Victoria has called on the state government to commit to, and increase, funding for Rec Vic.
Rec Vic CEO Frank Hytten told Green Left Weekly the government's key argument for withrawing funds from Rec Vic was that it was implementing its "Closing the Gap" policy through direct grants to Indigenous community organisations. A DPCD statement said $56.1 million would be allocated in the 2009-10 budget to "further close the gap on Aboriginal health outcomes and to improve Indigenous business leadership and protect important cultural heritage".
Hytten supports this funding but also suggested extra programs were needed to tackle common misconceptions of Aboriginal people, which were a key contributor to poor health.
Lack of government commitment to Rec Vic contradicts research demonstrating the link between racism and the poor health of Aboriginal people.
Professor Fran Baum, co-author of the recent In Our Own Backyard study into racism and health, wrote on her blog on March 26: "The goal of closing the gap in health status and life expectancy between Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal Australians is unlikely to be met unless racism is tackled."
Sixty-five percent of participants in the Adelaide Aboriginal Torres Strait Islander Health Study said racism impacted negatively on their health. Only 7% reported that they had never experienced racism in a formal or informal setting.
The report also found that the higher degree of illness among Indigenous Australians is due to unsupportive environments that encourage unhealthy behaviour, not lack of knowledge with regards to health issues.
Rec Vic has played a critical part in helping bridge the culture gap between Indigenous and non-Indigenous Australians. Its loss of funding is a step back for Aboriginal rights.
[For more information on the campaign to save Rec Vic, visit www.reconciliationvic.org.au or email firstname.lastname@example.org.]

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- Nothing pleases the palate and pairs with all your holiday fare quite like Bourgogne. From the one of the premiere French wine regions, red Bourgogne (Pinot Noir) is a soft and silky wine with smooth tannins. A great accompaniment to a gathering of friends and family or even a quite night in front of the fireplace. Look for vintages 2009-2012 from Cotes de Nuits such as Gevrey-Chambertin or Nuits-Saint-Georges.
- In keeping things mellow for the holidays, and wanting to try something a little different, try a Montepulciano d’Abruzzo from Italy. Made from the Montepulciano grape, this red wine is dry with soft tannins and usually consumed on the younger side. Look for vintage years 2011 or 2012.
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Jürgen Habermas concludes his landmark work, A Theory of Communicative Action, by reflecting on the world-historical moment in which it was written. In 1970s, Habermas saw pervasive administrative intervention into society in the developed, Western world. This intervention, in his view, threatened the integrity of the “lifeworld.” The lifeworld generates social stability and political legitimacy from a rich fabric of communication and shared understandings. The daily lives of private citizens, as they speak with friends and family, learn from teachers and peers, engage in common projects, and discuss politics, create a fund of meaning that gives purpose and resilience to society. Administrative power and economic rationality, by contrast, generate stability and legitimacy through the antiseptic media of coercion, incentives, cost benefit analyses, and the efficient allocation of risk and capital.
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Emerson, Blake, "Critical Bureaucracy: The Communicative Power of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission" (2011). Student Prize Papers. 68.

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The American Athletic Conference adds UAB, Texas-San Antonio, Rice, North Texas, Charlotte and Florida Atlantic to the league, replacing three schools that are scheduled to leave for the Big 12 Conference and rising to 14 teams.
The AAC announced the additions on Thursday, a move it hopes will stabilize the conference in the short term and allow it to resist future poaching of its members by richer leagues.
The conference indicated when exactly the new members would join yet to be determined.
The American, formerly the Big East, has been a nurturing conference for the Power Five leagues for nearly two decades. More recently, the Big 12 announced the addition of AAC powers in Cincinnati, Houston and central Florida to replace Oklahoma and Texas linked to the Southeastern Conference.
The Sooners and Longhorns have announced they will join the SEC in 2025, but a faster move is possible.
The AAC decision deprives Conference USA of six schools, leaving that league both looking for new members and trying to fend off other poachers. The Sun Belt said it wants to expand beyond its current 10 football members and that some of C-USA’s remaining eight schools will be geographic matches.
The American was born in 2013 out of the downfall of Big East football, rebuilding himself mostly around C-USA schools. The AAC emerged as the strongest of the so-called Group of Five football conferences during the college football playoff era. Five times in seven seasons, the American has won the New Year’s Six Bowl spot that goes to the highest-ranked G5 conference champion.
But four of those championships were won by schools now heading to the Big 12.
The AAC has targeted schools located in major media markets and fertile recruiting territory, hoping that with better exposure and more income they will become the next UCF.
The AAC is at the start of a 10-year deal with ESPN that will pay conference schools between $ 7 million and $ 8 million per year over the term of the contract. It’s unclear whether the deal’s value will be affected by the change in membership, but the contract makes the richest conference in major college football outside of the Power Five.
Conference USA has floundered in recent seasons by comparison, with TV deals that generated well under $ 1 million per year per school and made league games hard to find for its fans.
The most recent deal offers more consistency with CBS Sports Network as the primary cable TV home of C-USA games and some streaming on ESPN +.

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Headlines about Galapagos NV (NASDAQ:GLPG) have trended somewhat positive this week, according to Accern Sentiment Analysis. The research group rates the sentiment of news coverage by reviewing more than twenty million news and blog sources. Accern ranks coverage of public companies on a scale of negative one to positive one, with scores nearest to one being the most favorable. Galapagos NV earned a news impact score of 0.14 on Accern’s scale. Accern also gave media coverage about the biotechnology company an impact score of 45.742996523103 out of 100, meaning that recent news coverage is somewhat unlikely to have an impact on the stock’s share price in the next few days.
Several equities research analysts recently commented on GLPG shares. Zacks Investment Research raised shares of Galapagos NV from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating and set a $86.00 price target for the company in a report on Friday, July 14th. Janney Montgomery Scott raised shares of Galapagos NV from a “sell” rating to a “neutral” rating in a report on Friday, July 7th. They noted that the move was a valuation call. Nomura dropped their target price on shares of Galapagos NV from $108.00 to $121.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a report on Thursday, June 22nd. Cowen and Company reissued a “buy” rating on shares of Galapagos NV in a research report on Wednesday, June 21st. Finally, BidaskClub raised shares of Galapagos NV from a “sell” rating to a “hold” rating in a research report on Thursday, August 17th. Four research analysts have rated the stock with a hold rating and seven have issued a buy rating to the company’s stock. The company has an average rating of “Buy” and an average target price of $108.14.
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A passage of play that “perfectly sums up the difference between Scott McTominay and Kobbie Mainoo as central midfielders” has gone viral following Manchester United’s latest win.Erik ten Hag’s side progressed to the FA Cup fourth round on Monday after goals from Diogo Dalot and Bruno Fernandes sealed a relatively straightforward 2-0 victory over League One outfit Wigan.Dalot, who opened the scoring for United with a curling effort from outside the box, would eventually scoop the Player of the Match award for his efforts.But many agreed that teenager Kobbie Mainoo deserved the prize following a dominant midfield display.
Mainoo, who has enjoyed a breakthrough campaign at Old Trafford this season, completed 10 out of 13 ground duels and won all eight of his tackles against Wigan – more than any other player on the pitch.
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Here’s how fans on social media reacted to the incident.One said: “Many have used this to diss McTominay. Mainoo is class. What he does generally Scott can’t do. But immediately after there’s a classy turn under pressure from Scott and a run which ends up culminating in 1st goal. Different strengths.”A second wrote: “This boy is going to be special. We actually have our own N’Golo Kante,” while a third commented: “Mainoo is going straight to the top.”
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Harry Kane admits ‘no words can atone’ for the way in which his Tottenham side surrendered against Dinamo Zagreb on Thursday night, particularly in the wake of a north London derby defeat.
Spurs’ season is on the brink of imploding following a disastrous week which has culminated in reports of Daniel Levy being prepared to sack Jose Mourinho unless he can secure Champions League qualification.
Tottenham appeared to be back on track after a run of five successive victories, but their hopes of a top-four finish were dealt a blow following a limp display at Arsenal last weekend, while their capitulation in Zagreb saw their European adventure ended in astonishing circumstances.
Leading 2-0 from the first leg, Spurs were outfought and largely outclassed by Dinamo, who secured their aggregate victory thanks to a stunning hat-trick from Mislav Orsic. (Metro)

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After suffering a massive 4-0 loss to Australia, Vietnam will look to give fans some cheer when they take on China in Hanoi.
Park Hang-Seo’s troops are on a seven-game losing run in the final stage, and, it is no wonder the bookies see them as underdogs in Tuesday’s clash.
Hang-Seo should opt to make changes to the team that faced the Socceroos, with all Nguyen Cong Phuong, Nguyen Hoang Duc, and Nguyen Thanh Chung pushing for a start.
The Dragon’s Team, on the other hand, aim to bounce back from a 2-0 loss to Japan. When the two teams met in Sharjah earlier in the process China defeated Vietnam 3-2, and seeing that the hosts are low on confidence following seven consecutive defeats in the World Cup qualifiers, away win should be considered. A man to watch in the away team will be Espanyol attacker Wu Lei.
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3. Everyday Life
About this Lecture
In this module, we think about everyday life in Chaucer’s England, focusing in particular on: (i) the different kinds of lives led by people at different ends of the social spectrum; (ii) attitudes to public and private, especially when it came to public and private spaces; (iii) what people ate and drank; (iv) what people wore, including the scandalous ‘paltok’ that we know Chaucer himself wore; (v) sanitation and hygiene; (vi) what kinds of things people had in their homes; and (vii) life in the city, including the importance of church and religion, and civic events such as pageants, processions and theatrical performances.
In this course, Professor Marion Turner (University of Oxford) explores the historical, literary and cultural context for Chaucer’s Canterbury Tales. In the first module, we think about the literary and linguistic culture of 14th-century England, focusing in particular on the languages that people read and spoke, and what each language was most commonly used for. In the second module, we think about the kind of books Chaucer read – in Latin, English, French and Italian. In the third module, we think about everyday life in Chaucer’s England – what did people eat and drink? what did they wear? what kinds of things did they have in their homes? – before turning in the fourth module to consider the extent to which Chaucer’s works reflect a historical reality. In the fifth module, we think about the role of religion and the church in 14th-century England, before turning in the sixth module to the role of the king, parliament and government – and Chaucer’s own role in relation to each of these.
Marion Turner is Associate Professor of English at Jesus College, University of Oxford. She is the author of a ground-breaking biography of Chaucer: Chaucer: A European Life (Princeton, 2019).
This biography focuses on Chaucer as an international figure, exploring his travels, his multicultural influences, his multilingual identity, and the global aspects of medieval London.
Her other books include Chaucerian Conflict (Oxford, 2007) and, as editor, A Handbook of Middle English Studies (Wiley-Blackwell, 2013), and she has published many articles on Chaucer and other aspects of late medieval literature. Marion has received research funding from the British Academy, the Leverhulme Trust, and the Wellcome Trust. She often speaks in the media, including Radio 4, BBC1, Channel 4, and ITV. She has a particular interest in outreach, taking part in Chaucer Days at the Ashmolean Museum and the Weston Library, aimed at sixth form students of Chaucer, and often speaking at schools and colleges.
Cite this Lecture
Turner, M. (2020, April 04). Chaucer: Historical, Literary and Cultural Context - Everyday Life [Video]. MASSOLIT. https://www.massolit.io/courses/chaucer-historical-literary-and-cultural-context/everyday-life
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Insider trading probe impact on KPMG expected to be short-lived
KPMG will suffer some financial and reputational damage from insider trading charges filed against a former senior audit partner, but significant legal liability for the firm was unlikely, said audit industry experts on Thursday.
The global accounting giant fired Scott London, a long-time Los Angeles audit partner, after learning he shared privileged information on audit clients with a golf partner, Bryan Shaw.
Prior cases involving auditors inappropriately sharing internal client information, or trading on it for their own benefit, have resulted in jail time and fines for some individuals involved, but not for their employers.
London was criminally charged on Thursday with insider trading by the U.S. Department of Justice, while both London and Shaw were charged civilly with insider trading by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.
The SEC charged that information on five companies was shared in a scheme that brought Shaw $1.3 million in illicit trading profits. In exchange for the information, Shaw paid London $50,000 in bags of cash, plus expensive gifts including a $12,000 Rolex watch, the SEC said.
London's lawyer Harland Braun told CNBC that London understood he was violating the law and he could face jail time. London has said KPMG is not to blame in the matter.
For KPMG KPMG.UL, the most immediate cost will likely be paying for another firm to re-audit several years of financial statements for two former clients: vitamins maker Herbalife Ltd (HLF.N) and footwear maker Skechers USA (SKX.N). London was the lead audit partner for both companies.
Lawyers who specialize in such cases said such re-audit arrangements are standard industry practice in cases where audits are compromised by independence violations.
Last year, Herbalife paid KPMG $4.8 million for audit and tax work, while Skechers paid the firm $2.1 million, according to SEC filings.
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Skechers Chief Financial Officer David Weinberg told Reuters the company has begun talking to new auditor candidates and is in a hurry to resolve audit issues because earnings season is near. KPMG pledged to help ensure a smooth transition, he said.
Herbalife and KPMG did not respond to requests for comment.
Insider trading involving auditors is rare, but not unheard of. Last October, Thomas Flanagan, former vice chairman of Big Four audit firm Deloitte & Touche LLP DLTE.UL, was sentenced to 21 months in prison for insider trading involving four audit clients.
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In October 2011, Annabel McClellan, wife of former Deloitte tax partner Arnold McClellan, paid a $1 million penalty related to insider trading done by her sister and brother-in-law based on information she shared from her husband. The SEC dropped its initial claim that Arnold McClellan was involved, as well.
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In January 2000, PricewaterhouseCoopers PWC.UL was admonished by the SEC for having more than 8,000 violations of auditor independence rules, due to investments by PwC employees or their relatives in 2,159 of the firm's 3,170 audit clients.
Today, PwC trains new hires on policies against misuse of confidential client information and requires annual firm-wide refresher training in which partners and staff attest they have not misused confidential information. The firm also randomly audits employee's securities trading, checking their reports against banking and brokerage statements, a spokeswoman said.
Deloitte has similar rules in place according to the firm's annual Transparency Report, as do the other major firms, lawyers familiar with their independence systems said.
Requests for comment from KPMG on its independence training were not returned. London acknowledged, according to the SEC complaint, that he underwent annual ethics training at KPMG, which explicitly prohibited sharing inside client information.
Such programs have generally proved an effective shield from regulatory action, so long as there is no complicity in the wrongdoing, said Peter Fontaine, a partner at law firm NewGate Partners and former Arthur Andersen partner.
Shareholder Action Unlikely
Shareholders could possibly sue KPMG on grounds it was not an independent auditor as represented in its audit opinions, but this would be unusual, said lawyers not involved in the case.
Similarly, shareholders could sue the companies involved to compel a breach of contract case against KPMG, but this would also be unlikely, they said.
Generally shareholders sue auditors in situations where there has been an audit failure that resulted in a material misstatement of a company's financial performance.
In a statement put out by the firm on Monday, KPMG said it had no reason to believe that was the case in these audits.
Shareholder suits against auditors on any topic are increasingly rare. Just 45 new cases were brought in 2012, down from 78 in 2011, according to a study published by Cornerstone Research on Wednesday. Settlements in the accounting cases that made it that far, however, remained high, at $2.9 billion in 2012, according to the study.
For KPMG, "the reputational harm's been done. No doubt about it," said Duke University law professor James Cox. But because it's not an auditing failure, and seems to be isolated, "at the end of the day it will have limited impact."
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This week on The House, will Ottawa and the provinces manage to bridge their differences over the future of health care in Canada? Federal health minister Jane Philpott, Quebec's Gaétan Barrette and former Saskatchewan premier Roy Romanow join us to discuss what comes next.
On The House midweek podcast, Chris Hall sits down with CBC parliamentary reporters Catherine Cullen, Susan Lunn and Tom Parry to look back on the 2015 election, what's happened since, and the challenges ahead for the Liberal government.
On The House midweek podcast, senior producer Nick Gamache talks to the chair of Canada's Advisory Council on Economic Growth, Dominic Barton, about his prescription for the economy. Then, Chris Hall joins us from Florida where he's covering the U.S. presidential race.
On The House midweek podcast, we bring together baseball fans from three different parties to talk about why politicos love the game so much. We also discuss whether Justin Trudeau's surprise carbon pricing announcement was a homerun or a foul ball.


Vandalism strikes Lincoln golf course
Lancaster sheriff deputies are looking for the vandals who caused nearly $4,000 in damages to a Lincoln golf course.
Investigators said vandals struck Hidden Valley Golf Course southeast of Lincoln on July 6 and July 26.
Deputies said they drove a golf cart into a pond and rammed three other golf carts and damaged a green.
Authorities don’t know if the vandalism was done by the same people. If you have any information, call the Lancaster County Sheriff’s Office at 402-441-6500.


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Lucy Neville-Rolfe to leave post as Red Tractor chair
23rd Oct 2020 / By Alistair Driver
Baroness Lucy Neville-Rolfe will leave her role as Red Tractor chair on November 12 at the end of her three-year term.
The announcment on Friday evening follows a backlash over a her failure to back amendments to the Agriculture Bill intended to strengthen import standards.
She said: “I have much enjoyed my time at Red Tractor and I believe it has made much progress over the last 3 years in achieving wider recognition of its certified standards covering food safety, animal welfare and environmental protection.
“I have always believed and made clear that upholding strong agricultural and food standards is in the best interests of British consumers, farmers and manufacturers. Recent comments suggesting I do not take that view are wrong and have only gained credence by ignoring clear statements by me to the contrary.
“In my view UK agricultural and food standards will be even more important post-Brexit. Over time I am sure standards will, rightly, become more rigorous."
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There’s no doubt at all that FIFA is the pinnacle of football games across all gaming platforms.
That translates through its sales figures because it’s become the biggest selling sports franchise ever. Of course, we already know it’s the king of the virtual pitch, so it’s not surprising that football fans (and gamers) have taken it to heart across the world. But when you consider just how many other games there is that feature the sport, it’s even more of a feat.
There is always talk of the next game that will rival FIFA or knock the game off the top spot, and UFL is the latest of those. But also amongst the packed genre, there are many other options for football fans beyond the ultra-realistic simulations. Mobile gamers are loving the flick to kick action on titles like Score! Hero and Super Arcade Football as they make their morning commutes.
There’s a football game nestled amongst the jackpot slots featured on Gala Casino, namely Top Trumps Football Stars, which blends the popular card game and football together in a different experience for fans. It uses images of top players, such as Neymar and Ronaldo, but instead of avoiding duplicates as in FUT, you want to see four in a row! There’s also the game for those who love to control things from the side-line as the Football Manager franchise allows people to be the tracksuit (or suit) wearing orchestrator of their favorite team on mobile.
However, while those titles are on the horizon or are currently available, so many games have been and gone that played the through ball to allow FIFA to smash in the winning goal. Here’s our pick of the games that have influenced FIFA’s development over the years.
This game, released on the C64, was one of the first hits in terms of football games in the US. International Soccer’s gameplay and animation were so different from previous football games. As a result, it won the certificate of merit at the Arkie Awards, which the popular gaming magazine of the mid-80s, Electronic Games, awarded.
What was notable about this was that it was released during a time when other sports games were proving to be popular. Although the basketball game, One on One, was the hit sports title released at the same time by EA, International Soccer made so much noise it got more people interested in football games than we’d previously seen. It put the game on more consoles than ever before, which fed into the hunger FIFA later satisfied.
At first glance, it might not seem that Sensible Soccer has a link with the FIFA franchise, but it couldn’t be further from the truth. That’s because following the success of the first Madden game released on consoles, EA looked over to see what games were popular in Europe, and Sensible Soccer was THE game to beat in terms of football titles. It was the game that senior EA executives used to indicate how good an idea a football game would be for the company.
Actua Soccer was a revolutionary game that goes by the wayside when people look back at football games and, well, looking back at it now wouldn’t leave you surprised at that. However, what’s notable and what it did before FIFA was bringing motion-captured players to a game to add an extra layer of realism, and it all came from a small independent company in a city in the heart of England.
Although the game didn’t outsell FIFA 95, it did enough to turn heads at EA Sports, who introduced motion capture in FIFA 97, and ever since, it’s been a staple of almost every football game.
International Superstar Soccer Pro
While FIFA had the licenses and had raced ahead in the sales charts, ISS Pro came along in the late 90s and really upset the formbook. FIFA was full of high-scoring end-to-end contests, which were thrilling, but they didn’t replicate the beautiful game. This is where ISS prevailed.
It encouraged players to be patient, and use build-up play and passing rather than racing to goal. There was the first introduction of on-the-fly tactical changes and overlapping fullbacks. ISS was the first time anyone had even contemplated there being a true rival to FIFA.
Winning Eleven: Pro Evolution Soccer 6
This was the first game where player size really could make a difference. Tall, strong players could outmuscle their opponents while smaller, agile players could race onto a through ball like never before. So, it added even more importance to the passing element, rather than just hitting the back of the net, and EA took note.
Within a year, with the release of FIFA 08, the game’s lead designer Gary Paterson, admitted to The Guardian, they were now using a similar concept as designers were looking at creating a game where players would not only pass the ball once but 15 times in order to create space for a shot.
There’s no doubt that FIFA remains the best video game representation of football, but without these above, there’s no doubt that things may have been very different indeed.

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WHEELING, W.Va. — President Donald Trump told a large crowd gathered at the Wesbanco Arena in Wheeling Saturday night that “bad things will happen if you sit home” in the upcoming Nov. 6 General Election.
Trump was on hand to campaign for state Attorney General Patrick Morrisey and his run for U.S. Senate against incumbent Senator Joe Manchin.
“A vote for Morrisey is a vote for me,” Trump said.
The rally came just a little more than 24 hours after Trump ordered the FBI to conduct a supplemental investigation into the sexual assault allegations against his Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh. Trump blamed Democrats on the Senate Judiciary Committee calling them “obstructionists.”
“The entire nation has witnessed the shameless conduct of the Democrat Party. They’re willing to throw away every standard of decency, justice, fairness and due process to get their way,” Trump said. “They don’t care how they get it. You can see it happening before your eyes.”
Trump then read from a recent poll paid for by the Judicial Crisis Network that shows strong support for the Kavanaugh nomination among West Virginia voters. The JCN has spent millions on ads in West Virginia and some other states supporting Kavanaugh.
During his remarks, Morrisey also called for Kavanaugh’s confirmation.
“Ladies and Gentlemen we must confirm Judge Kavanaugh,” Morrisey said to a loud round of applause.
Morrisey told the crowd he is now basically even in the polls with Manchin. Most polls have shown Manchin maintains a several point lead. The Cook Political Report this week moved the race from toss-up to leans Democrat. Morrisey told those in the crowd they have a choice.
“If you vote for Patrick Morrisey you’ll be electing a conservative fighter with a record of results who will advance the Trump jobs agenda. A vote for dishonest Washington liberal Joe Manchin and you’re going to be empowering that same group of radical, liberal obstructionists, the same you saw in the Senate circus this past week,” Morrisey said.
Manchin was tweeting Saturday night saying Morrisey can’t hide from his record. He also put out a YouTube video saying President Trump’s coattails can’t hide Morrisey.
“Patrick Morrisey cannot hide from West Virginians who he tries to hurt every day,” Manchin said.
Trump read the state’s latest revenue figures as he introduced Gov. Jim Justice for a few comments.
“Nobody can love this man more than I,” Justice said about Trump. “Except you maybe. What he’s done for West Virginia is off the chart.”
Justice, who announced he had changed his registration from Democrat to Republican at a Trump rally last year in Huntington, urged the crowd the get behind Trump in the November vote.
“We’ve got to step up to the plate. We’ve got to step up. We’ve got to deliver him Patrick Morrisey. We have to deliver him an absolutely solid Republican Congress. Come on now,” Justice said.
Thank you West Virginia – I love you! pic.twitter.com/Ou2umCfKp9
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) September 30, 2018
Trump recognized several Republicans in the crowd including First District Congressman David McKinley, Third District Congressman, soon to be state Supreme Court Justice Evan Jenkins, Third District Republican nominee Del. Carol Miller and Secretary of State Mac Warner. Trump criticized Miller’s opponent, state Senator Richard Ojeda, D-Logan, calling him “stone cold crazy.” Trump did not mention Ojeda’s name specifically.
Trump also touched on a number of familiar themes including tax cuts, trade, immigration, the border wall, the military and relationships with a number of nations including North Korea and Iran. He also called out the national media several times.
Trump’s clear theme was the Nov. 6 election and the balance of power that’s at stake in Congress.
“We gotta keep it going the way it’s going. Do you agree?”
The rally lasted about 90 minutes.

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With CAA-NRC, JNU violence raising heat, companies and executives forced to pick sides
The NCLAT's verdict reinstating Mistry has threatened to upend Ratan Tata's 21-year legacy as chairman.
The ousted Chairman said he won't pursue chairman's post, but will protect rights as a minority shareholder.
Petition filed in court says adverse remarks against Tata without proper evidence
Group to file an appeal on January 2 although a hearing is possible only when SC opens on January 6.
The ruling threatens to create more uncertainty for the group as it has immediately restored Mistry’s directorship.
A closer look at today's biggest tech and startup news and why they matter.
Tata was awarded the lifetime achievement award by the venture capital firm. Tata began investing in India’s startup ecosystem after formally stepping down from Tata Group in December 2012.
"I had always looked at the startups as a sector that is exciting but somewhat untouchable because somewhere there would have been a conflict of interest with Tata Group," he said.
Tork Motors is gearing up to launch its flagship electric motorcycle in the next few months.
Wadia, who was an independent director of three Tata group companies, had accused Ratan Tata of defamation after they removed Cyrus Mistry as the group chairman of Tata Sons in 2016.
In March, Ratan Tata and other members of Tata Group had moved the Bombay HC to quash the two-year-old criminal defamation case filed by Nusli Wadia in a trial court.
Atlan’s products helps teams in large enterprises collaborate seamlessly on data projects by truly democratizing data, both internal and external, while automating repetitive tasks.
SoftBank Vision Fund is in discussions to invest over $200 million in healthcare and wellness startup CureFit, co-founded by Mukesh Bansal.
Subtle but important changes are reshaping startup financing, as the action returns to a critical sector.
Tata is also an early investor in Ola's parent company ANI Technologies. He had invested in ANI Technologies in July 2015.
The investment by RNT Capital, a venture fund that is also backed by the investment arm of the University of California, will be part of Ant Financial's $10-12 billion funding round


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One of the perils of reading classic comics is what I’d term the Grandpa Love Factor. By that I mean that everyone loves Grandpa because he’s Grandpa. We wouldn’t be where we are without him, and he was in The War, and he made sure his five children all went to college, and if he smells a little funny and repeats the same stories over and over again and accuses you of “backsass” when you ask him if he knows not to put a metal pie plate in the microwave, even when he’s about to do exactly that, well, he’s Grandpa, and by all that’s good and true, you will love him, because there is a special place in hell for the kind of ingrate that doesn’t.
I’m not saying that there are legions of creators who are viewed primarily through the prism of the Grandpa Love Factor, but I do wonder sometimes. Because when reading a classic comic by a creator widely acknowledged as a pioneer in the medium, the merest hint that I’m appreciating the context of the comic more than the comic itself makes me feel horribly guilty. (“Oh, no! I don’t love Grandpa, and I’m going to hell for it!”)
So I would once again like to express my appreciation for Osamu Tezuka, because I love reading his comics even more than I love the context of those comics. Because in addition to having been created by an undisputed master and trailblazer, I find them uncategorically, un-ironically entertaining.
I’m not going to say Dororo, recently released by Vertical, is the best example of Tezuka’s work available in English, and who knows where it ranks in his complete body of work, but it’s certainly a page-turner. It’s about a young man, Hyakkimaru, on a quest to get his body back. His power-hungry father sold the boy to demons before Hyakkimaru was even born, and only the intervention of a kindly doctor keeps the creepy, shapeless infant from death.
The doctor helps Hyakkimaru compensate for his shortcomings, and the lad sets off in search of his missing parts. Along the way, he meets a thieving urchin named Dororo who sets his sights on the valuable sword Hyakkimaru conceals under his prosthetic arm. Dororo is an imp and a brat, but he and Hyakkimaru form one of those oddball partnerships that crop up so often in fiction of every variety. This one stems at least partly from the fact that both have unbearably painful personal histories, so it’s a bit more persuasive than the average.
But Tezuka’s work is always more persuasive than average. His protagonists fall into a standard shônen quest rhythm, protecting the innocent from demonic machinations as they further their own goals, squabbling and bonding along the way. The landscape they inhabit has been ravaged by war, which heightens the suspicions of the people they encounter. The architecture may be familiar – varied perils result in incremental victories – but the tone is decidedly on the grim side. This isn’t the kind of bloodless action romp you might expect; the body count is shockingly high, and Tezuka doesn’t flinch from showing you what happens when someone swings a blade around. The heroes’ beneficiaries are more likely to respond with anxiety and ingratitude than a hot meal and a place to recover after their trials.
If that sounds like Tezuka’s abandoned his humanistic bent here, don’t worry. It’s hard to blame his townspeople for their failings of hospitality, given the deprivations they’ve endured. Hunger, violence, uncertainty, and a bunch of other war-driven ills have left them in survival mode, and neither Hyakkimaru nor Dororo inspire confidence or comfort.
Diverting as the big, bombastic moments are, they aren’t the be-all and end-all of Dororo. There are bits of low comedy that provide respite from the literal and figurative bloodletting. They’re in scale, generally driven by Dororo’s utter unwillingness to back down from any opposition. At the same time, that quality puts Dororo in genuine peril; scary, bad things aren’t just a feature of his past. One of the most striking things about the book is that no one feels safe, in spite of the familiarity of the plot mechanics. It’s that uncertainty – not entirely knowing how something’s going to turn out – that makes Tezuka’s work so readable and alive for me.
Grandpa Tezuka smells like lemon basil and tells embarrassing (but not creepy) stories about your Mom and always gives me five dollars and tells me to spend it on something useless. I love Grandpa Tezuka.
(Review based on a complimentary copy provided by the publisher.)