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It’s been two months since I wrote in this blog. In that time, we decided to “downsize,” so we sold the house we lived in for 27 years, sorted through our belongings and the precious mementos of our lives, and moved to a house half the size of our old home. I can tell you that this cut-and-dried explanation ignores the heartbreak of leaving the comfort of our old neighborhood, the grief of separating from the house we designed and loved, the harshness and shock of acknowledging that the phase of our lives filled with the joyfulness and wonder of small children is over, and the fear of what life in our new house and this next phase of our life would be like. Although it looked from the outside like a lot of activity, on the inside I felt stuck. When I sat down to write, my thoughts were jumbled and wouldn’t coalesce into a coherent idea. There seemed to be something physically in the way of my moving forward with life. I realized that our possessions were not the only things we had packed away. All of those feelings and more were packed up in those boxes, leaving me with a feeling that I don’t like to have.
Whether it’s the decision to have another child, which job opportunity to select, if we want to add another activity to our already busy lives, or just a vague unease, “stuck” is a frequent feeling. And not a very pleasant feeling, as Rilke describes in his poem, Pushing Through:
It’s possible I am pushing through solid rock
in flintlike layers, as the ore lies, alone;
I am such a long way in I see no way through,
and no space: everything is close to my face,
and everything close to my face is stone.
Most of us enjoy the periods of vibrant activity in our lives – we delight in the knowledge that we know where we’re going and how to get there and in the confidence we experience as we move toward our goals. In that stuck place, we squirm and contort ourselves – making lists of pros and cons, rehashing our dilemma with our friends and advisors, keeping busy with anything that will distract us from the discomfort we feel and hoping that we will suddenly realize the “right” decision.
But as Byron Katie says in A Thousand Names for Joy: Living in Harmony with the Way Things Are, “Decisions make themselves…they come when the time is right.” As we remain in our stuck place, those decisions gradually take shape and are exposed, as proteins open and expose their binding sites when the right cofactor floats by.
So what are we to do while we’re waiting for our decision to “make itself?”
We can do what Julia Cameron suggests in her wonderful book, The Artist’s Way, and we can journal. Simply putting our unedited thoughts down on paper allows us to remove the debris – those “fallen branches and stones” that Mary Oliver speaks about in The Journey (see my page, Poems That Will Inspire You!) and examine feelings and thoughts that were previously buried. What fears are there? What hurts? What hopes? What passions?
We might also examine the ideas that confidently tell us which path is best. These messages often begin with, “you should” or “you shouldn’t.” Our next question should be, “whose voice is that?” Frequently we are guided (sometimes harassed or intimidated) by voices that belong to our past or to people who have other agendas than our values and our benefit. (To find your values, see my post on October 24, 2011.) If we find that the voice is not ours, we can gently move it aside and return to our stuckness. Sometimes, we find that our decision has already been made but was being obscured by that voice.
Too often, we find that we are simply stuck. But “stuck” isn’t the stagnant place it might seem to be. There is usually something of great value to be found and investigated, so sometimes just sitting with the discomfort is the best thing we can do. We can feel the sadness of what we might be losing. We can feel the fear of the unknown. What else is there for us to feel? Explore? Understand? Most of the time, a catharsis occurs as we feel the feeling and let it pass through us. We are often left with a greater calmness. Not necessarily a decision, but certainly more confidence that we can withstand the not knowing until the time is right for our decision to make itself or our path to become clear. So that is where I am, and I’m wondering…what are your experiences with being stuck? What has helped you through those times? How have you loved yourself while you remain in the place of not knowing? I hope you will share your experiences in the comments section below.
Love it Helane – thank you! So good to hear your sweet voice through the words. love, Heidi
I know that you can relate to this post, with the changes in your life you have so elegantly negotiated. Did you ever feel stuck through the process, and how did you get unstuck?
Missed your post, sounds like you have been very busy. I love to hear your words of wisdom!
Hope to see you at the ACP in Boston? Oh, also I hear John Kingsley is trying to get you to come to the Phlebology Colorado meeting. I went last year for the first time and plan to make it a yearly event, well worth the altitude issues! Very engaging conversations (open, honest experiences) and interesting cases. I believe it is the best meeting I have attended. Hope you will be coming!
Best wishes, Joyce Vining
So great to hear from you! Glad that you enjoy the posts. Thanks for the encouragement about the Colorado meeting – I love meetings that involve open and honest exchanges of ideas. Truly, often the most important learning from a meeting happens in those casual conversations in the halls.


text: Hi! I'm Mob/Lint! Welcome to my art shop! You can find other examples of my art on my art blog and my deviantart. You can also click on my examples for the non-cropped image. I take payments in usd, trades, or flight rising currency. If you happen to have a fr, you might want to check out my post on their forums I'm very lenient on negotiating prices which is why I set them kinda high, u can most likely get me to lower them by asking nicely i'll take art trades, and i'll offer discounts for utau because i really like to draw them (maybe like 20-30% based on complexity?) you can contact me through my discord @Lint#3652, or here Things I will draw: Humans (simple style): fullbody only +0 Humans (regular style): -chest up +0 -hips up +$2 -fullbody +$5 Furries: -chest up +0 -hips up +$2 -fullbody +$5 Dragons: bust only +$5 I may request more or less money based on design complexity Things I won't draw: nudity, gore, nsfw Coloring Styles Pencil on paper $10 (lemme know if u prefer a photo or scan) clean digital sketch $15 digital lines, flat color $20 digital, full color + colored lines $30 digital, corrupt $30 -By default I don't color things in true colors. My colors tend to be higher saturation and lower contrast with a sort of theme. You can request true colors or a specific color theme. -You can also request a specific pose, or for me to add spots like I did in this drawing -I will include an icon version for an extra $3 -I will add a solid colored background to my drawings with color, and I will give you both the transparent and background versions. My paypal is: firstname.lastname@example.org for usd payment. Payment is upfront, if I cannot complete the work for some reason I will refund you. Mixed payments are accepted, and I will take offers for art trades. Haggling is ok to an extent. Tips are very appreciated!

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LESOTHO-born capital markets guru, Mpho Lechesa, has been appointed the first programme manager of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) region Green Bond Programme.
March 8, 2022
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Mpho Lechesa to drive green bonds market
Founder and Managing Director of Map Capital Partners, Mpho Lechesa
- SADC Green Bond Programme aims to accelerate the take-up of green bonds
- The project will also support development of listing guidelines and regulations for green bonds
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Lechesa from Maseru is the founder and Managing Director of Map Capital Partners, a development finance advisory and investment holdings firm that operates both in Lesotho and South Africa.
The programme which will run for three years is a partnership between Financial Sector Deepening Africa (FSD Africa) and the Committee of SADC Stock Exchanges (CoSSE).
According to the FSD Africa, which is a specialist development agency working to build and strengthen financial markets across sub-Saharan Africa, the competitive job that Lechesa scooped was advertised in June 2021.
Based in Johannesburg South Africa (SA), Lechesa's formative years were spent in Lesotho, followed by completing high school A-levels in Brussels, Belgium and the University of Cape Town and the University of Hartford in the United States.
He also holds a Masters' Degree in Development Finance.
In a statement released by FSD Africa, the SADC Green Bond Programme was first launched in March last year and aims to accelerate the take-up of green bonds as a tool for SADC member countries to tap into domestic and international capital markets to finance green projects and assets.
The project will support the development of listing guidelines and regulations for green bonds, support a pipeline of potential issuers, engage the institutional investment community, undertake training or capacity building of various stakeholders on climate finance.
The statement said the programme manager would be responsible for overall programme coordination, including but not limited to supporting efforts in building strategic partnerships for outcomes targeted under the programme.
"He will also support stakeholders in the review or development of guidelines, policies and regulations in order to enable issuance and listing of green bonds and other related products in the SADC region,” it also said.
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Adding: “His duties will also entail engaging with potential issuers of green bonds to develop a viable pipeline and further engage with institutional investors to build their understanding and investment in green bonds."
The programme, the statement further showed will allow the country to be eligible to apply for bonds that will ultimately contribute to the positive development of the economy.
Among other key aspects, it supports the development of listing guidelines and regulations for green bonds, engages the institutional investment community and provides training and capacity building for various stakeholders on climate finance.
The programme will further be set on building on existing goodwill and momentum that will lead to issuances of green bonds to roll out a large scale regional programme with coverage across the 16 SADC member states, including Lesotho, according to FSD Africa.

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text: Hy-Vee and the Charles City Community Schools are partnering to offer a COVID-19 vaccination clinic. Pharmacy providers will be focusing on the 12- to 15-year-old age group, however, all individuals ages 12 years and older are welcome. The Pfizer vaccine is the only COVID-19 vaccine currently authorized for minors. All minors must have parental or guardian consent in order to receive the vaccine. Patients can visit their local Hy-Vee Pharmacy 21 days after their first dose to receive their second vaccine dose. The vaccine is free for everyone, regardless of insurance coverage.

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My husband loves it when I make up recipes; otherwise known as throwing things together. For some reason, these dinners always turn out the best for me—much better than following a recipe book. Yes, I realize how that sounds as I am about to give you a recipe to follow, but these are not exact measurements, so if you’re like me when it comes to cooking, you’re going to be just fine with this one.
The following is a recipe for stuffed peppers. Right about now you may be thinking of the stuffed green peppers that your very well-meaning aunt made for you that consisted of a white rice mixture, tomatoes, beans, hamburger, and cheddar cheese, and to that you say no thanks, I think we’ll go out. I mean, that’s what I would be thinking. However, I can assure you these are not those fat-laden, what’s-that-flavor stuffed green peppers of yesteryear. They are the new, Mediterranean-inspired, ultra-flavorful, healthy stuffed red peppers of this year.
I picked up these beautiful red peppers at my local market because they were on sale, they looked beautifully fresh, and I love red peppers. Then I thought, what am I going to do with them? Ding ding ding…stuff them. Yes, with couscous, lean ground turkey, spinach, onions, and sun-dried tomatoes. I had originally decided against cheese, but then I passed the feta, and I love feta, especially sun-dried tomato and basil feta. Feta cheese was indeed going on top of this wonderful concoction.
I was going to cook the couscous first, but the box that I bought said it could be cooked in a skillet for about five minutes, uh, okay. Can this get any easier? I also decided to simmer my couscous and ground turkey in white wine, Sauvignon Blanc to be specific, but you could use chicken stock, or even water would be fine.
My recipe follows. Again, my measurements are approximate, but just do a little tasting while you cook and everything will turn out great! Seriously, I thought these would be good, but they were awesome. Hubby has always been iffy about couscous, but these babies were so light and flavorful that he is now a fan.
1-2 Tbsp Olive Oil
2 cloves Garlic-minced (mine were fairly large)
1Tbsp more or less Italian Seasoning
1/2-1 Tbsp Garlic Powder
Salt and Pepper to taste
1lb Lean Ground Turkey (you could also buy pre-seasoned)
4 Red Bell Peppers
1/2 bag frozen or fresh Spinach
1/2 yellow onion, diced
5-6 Sun-Dried Tomatoes-chopped
1/2 cup (more or less white wine—Sauvignon Blanc was perfect)
as I said you can use chicken stock or water
Box of Couscous-mine was 5.8oz, and it was plenty for four peppers, I made the whole box. If you have a larger size, use measurement for four servings
Feta Cheese crumbles-I used sun-dried tomato and basil
Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees
Coat skillet with olive oil; add the minced garlic and diced onions; add ground turkey; season with garlic powder and Italian seasoning; when turkey is almost browned, add spinach, chopped sun-dried tomatoes, wine or other liquid, and couscous. Mix together, let come to a boil, cover and let sit for about five minutes.
Cut stems off of the peppers
Scoop couscous mixture into peppers
Top with a few crumbles of cheese
Place in baking pan, and cover with foil
Pan goes in the oven for about 30 minutes
Take off foil and place back in oven for another 10-12 minutes

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By London Lemon. Home Wallpaper. Published at Tuesday, December 05th, 2017 - 10:48:22 AM.
Accent, using a wallpaper border to accent an existing design is a common technique among professionals and do-it-yourselfers. It's tempting to add a touch more style to what you've already put together, and the border is the right tool for the job. There are just a couple of things you need to watch out for. First, understand your colors. Get yourself a simple color wheel or download one onto your tablet so it is easy to access. This will let you know which colors will complement and which ones will clash. The study of color can get pretty complex, but just keep in mind that the primary colors yellow and blue are considered opposites. That does not mean they clash; in fact, these colors work very well together. But they are on opposite sides of the color spectrum. It's important to understand where colors lie in relation to one another to understand which colors will go together. Borders are often made up of several colors of varying shades, but their will be a dominant color in all of them and that is what you will need to match with your existing wall, ceiling, accessories and floor.
The Fabric Wallpaper is made from cloth and textiles. It is difficult to work with fabric wallpaper and prevent it from getting stained. The Grasscloth wallpaper is an exotic type of wall covering as it is made of grasses woven together. Areas or spaces where it is likely to get worn are ideal to be decorated with grasscloth wallpaper. Since it has intricate and interesting design, children are likely to touch it and thus result to possible wear.
Every home contains some painted wall surface or woodwork. Wallpaper, though, has experienced a revival in popularity in the past few years. One key difference with today's materials and wallpaper designs is that there are a vast new array of patterns, colors and textures compared with the dated styles of twenty or thirty years ago. Another major development has been new and improved tools for applying wallpaper and wallpaper borders.
Self-adhesive or pre-pasted wallpaper is not a new product. While there are some wallpapers that do not come with a pre-pasted backing, the majority of available designs and borders are pre-pasted. Pre-pasted wallpaper will work satisfactorily enough on most surfaces, but there will be situations where the home owner will not be able to use self-sticking wallpaper.
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Raita Baingan Raita is a very popular recipe.
• 2 Egg plant
• 1 Cup yoghurt
• 1 tbsp Extra virgin olive oil
• 1/2 Inch piece ginger, peeled
• 2 Garlic cloves
• 2 Green chillies
• 1 Small red onion
• 1 tsp Dry roasted and ground cumin
• Juice of 1/2 lemon
• Small bunch of coriander leaves
• Salt to taste
• Make one small cut on the side of each aubergine (Baingan)
helping steam to escape and stop the aubergine from bursting
• Smear oil on the aubergine and roast in a grill, keep turning
over frequently for thirty minutes or till it becomes very soft
• Allow it to cool.
• Peel the skin off and remove the stalks.
• Now place the flesh with all other ingredients in a food
processor and process until blends and mixed well. But, donot
turns them into a paste.
• Add the mix to the yoghurt and fold it in.
• Garnish with a few coriander leaves (chopped) and a drizzle of
• Serve cool.


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New research brings some good news for cat lovers. Contrary to previous claims, researchers have found no link between cat ownership in childhood and increased risk of mental illness.
Lead study author Dr. Francesca Solmi, of the Division of Psychiatry at University College London (UCL) in the United Kingdom, and colleagues recently reported their findings in the journal Psychological Medicine.
Cats are among the most popular pets in the United States, with more than 30 percent of households owning at least one feline friend.
Some research, however, has suggested the opposite. One study reported by Medical News Today in 2015, for example, associated cat ownership in childhood with increased risk of schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and other mental health conditions in later life.
But according to Dr. Solmi and colleagues, there is insufficient evidence to suggest this is the case.
The previously reported link between childhood cat ownership and mental health disorders has been attributed to Toxoplasma gondii, a parasite that cats shed in their feces. Coming into contact with cat feces contaminated with this parasite – through cleaning a litter tray, for example – may lead to T. gondii infection, known as toxoplasmosis.
While more than
Pregnant women, however, are more susceptible to T. gondii infection, which may have serious implications for their offspring, such as birth defects.
The new study, however, finds that simply growing up with a cat is unlikely to raise the risk of mental illness.
Dr. Solmi and colleagues came to their findings by analyzing data from the Avon Longitudinal Study of Parents and Children (ALSPAC), identifying 4,676 children who were born between 1991 and 1992.
Cat ownership during their mother’s pregnancy and between the ages of 4-10 years was assessed, and each child underwent assessment for psychotic symptoms at the ages of 13 and 18.
Initially, the researchers found a small link between cat ownership in childhood and psychotic symptoms at the age of 13. However, this association disappeared when the team accounted for other factors.
“Once we controlled for factors such as household overcrowding and socioeconomic status, the data showed that cats were not to blame,” explains Dr. Solmi. “Previous studies reporting links between cat ownership and psychosis simply failed to adequately control for other possible explanations.”
Additionally, the team says previous studies were relatively small, had missing data, and did not follow families for long periods. This new study addressed these shortfalls.
“The message for cat owners is clear: there is no evidence that cats pose a risk to children’s mental health.”
Dr. Francesca Solmi
While the researchers were unable to assess the children’s direct exposure to T. gondii, they say their findings suggest that cat ownership in pregnancy or childhood is not a risk factor for mental illness.
“However, there is good evidence that T. gondii exposure during pregnancy can lead to serious birth defects and other health problems in children,” warns senior author Dr. James Kirkbride, also of the Division of Psychiatry at UCL.
“As such, we recommend that pregnant women should continue to follow advice not to handle soiled cat litter in case it contains T. gondii,” he adds.

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Welcome back to NeedlePoints of View, a monthly column brought to you by Emma of The Maker’s Marks and Hannelore of Hedgehog Needlepoint, where we’ll be sharing our love of all things needlepoint. Whether you’re new to the craft and want to learn what it’s all about or you’ve already fallen under needlepoint’s spell, we hope to inspire you to pick up a needle and get stitching.
Needlepoint finishing may seem a bit of a mystery when you’re starting out. Essentially, finishing turns a completed canvas into a beautiful object.
There are so many needlepoint finishing ideas out there! You could turn your canvases into ornaments, pillows, framed art, jewellery boxes, garments, Christmas stockings, eye masks, trays, napkin rings, wallets, clutches, totes, zip pouches, and more!
This quick guide will give you everything you need to know to get started, including needlepoint finishing ideas, a list of trusted needlepoint finishers, and where you can find tutorials showing how to finish your completed canvases all by yourself.
Take the easy route: find a professional needlepoint finishing expert
Want to know the easiest way to finish your canvases to a high standard?
Find an expert needlepoint finisher to do it for you!
This option won’t suit all budgets, but if you can afford to, there are a lot of benefits to sending your canvases to a professional finisher.
Passionate needlepoint finisher Maryse Robbins of Un Chiffon Fon Fon believes professional finishing can ‘bring the canvas to life’, and that it’s a way of honoring the ‘tremendous amount of hours [and expense]’ that you’ve already put into the project.
Although finishing is as ‘pricy as the other steps of the process’, says Maryse, there’s nothing worse than ruining all your hard work with a clumsy finish. The completed canvas is ‘a piece of love; the love our [needlepointers] put into each stitch’, and professional finishing ensures that you won’t ‘see any distraction to all that love.’
Working with a finisher can be an intimate process. To get the best possible results, Maryse loves to have close contact with her customers and hear the stories behind the canvas.
She then finds out what they do and don’t like in terms of colors and embellishments, and ‘after that [she] likes to get carte blanche’ to allow her knowledge, imagination, sensibility, and expertise to ‘enhance and compliment’ the stitching.
Expert needlepoint finishers in the USA
There are many finishers in the USA. Here’s a small handful to get you started, but for a comprehensive list, check out Chilly Hollow Needlepoint Adventure’s list of finishers, or contact your LNS.
- Needlepoint Clubhouse in St. Louis, MOa
- The Wool & The Floss in Gross Point, MI
- The Stitching Studio and Gift Boutique in Richmond, VA
- Un Chiffon Fon Fon in Tuscon, AZ
- What’s the Point in Dublin, OH
Expert needlepoint finishers in the UK
Needlepoint finishers are harder to come by in the UK, and some will only finish canvases they’ve designed, but there are a few to choose from:
- Elizabeth Bradley in Bangor, Wales
- Glorafilia in London
- Jolly Red in Somerset
- One Off Needlework in West Sussex
- Sara Barns Needlework in Norfolk
Things to keep in mind when working with a needlepoint finisher
Unless you live close enough to drop your canvas off, you’ll have to send it to your chosen finisher. Make sure to mail it tracked and insured in protective packaging.
Finishing your needlepoint projects to a high standard takes time, so you’ll need to plan ahead and ensure you get your canvas to them before any cut-off dates during busy times such as the holidays.
Some finishers prefer your canvas to be blocked, and others are happy to do this for you. Some like you to work a few extra rows around the finished design; others don’t. Research your chosen finisher and prepare your canvas as requested before sending it off to avoid any delays.
Can you finish your own needlepoint?
Yes, you can! Many designers and companies are making it easier than ever to complete your own needlepoint projects from start to finish.
For some, sending canvases off to a professional finisher isn’t an option, whether it be budget constrictions, location, or just because they want to be the sole maker of the piece.
However, some finishes can be very challenging and if the canvas is an unusual shape or a complicated project, proceed with caution.
But it’s also a fun challenge! And if you keep it simple, you’re bound to do a great job.
Unwind Studio has a brilliant step-by-step tutorial with plenty of photos showing you how to finish a needlepoint ornament on their blog.
Planet Earth Fiber has a collection of self-finishing products, including jewellery boxes, key fobs, luggage tags, wallets, and shoulder bags. They’re all leather and come in various colours to compliment your needlepoint. What’s more, they’re super easy to use!
Morgan Julia Designs made this great video showing how to self-finish your needlepoint canvas with a Planet Earth Fiber Jewellery Case:
Other self-finishing options include purchasing kits that include full stitching and finishing instructions, and Stitch and Zip Kits. Stitch and Zip are preassembled pouches and ornaments that don’t require any sewing or expensive finishing. They come as designed kits or blanks for you to stitch a charted needlepoint design onto.
It’s Time to Turn Your Completed Canvases into Finishes!
Needlepoint finishing doesn’t have to be scary, nor does it have to break the bank. Before you start stitching, it’s a good idea to consider what you want your canvas to become.
Knowing your desired end result will help when selecting threads for durability or decoration, and finding the right finisher for the job, whether that be a professional or yourself. It’ll also help you make embellishment and fabric choices for your finished project.
Whatever you decide, above all else, have fun and enjoy the process!
Next time Emma will be introducing you to decorative stitches and her new book Needlepoint: A Modern Stitch Directory!


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Real 10-Year Treasury Rate Lowest since May 2013
The real 10-year treasury rate was 0.59% in December 2014. The rate fell from last month and this is the lowest it has been since May 2013. The real rate continues to fall even thought the rate of inflation, according to the CPI, was under 1%. At 0.76%, the rate of inflation is the lowest it has been since it was last negative back in October 2009.
Since July 2013, the year-over-year change in the real 10-year treasury rate has been falling. It has been in negative territory, meaning the rate is lower than it was one year ago, for five straight months. The year-over-year change is now the lowest it has been since July 2012
The 10-year treasury rate is good leading indicator of the money supply, consutrction spending, and consumer durable goods spending. Currently, the trend in the change in the interest rate is moving in a direction that would indicate growth in the money supply, construction spending, and consumer durable goods spending. Interest rate changes tend to lead these data points by 12-15 months. Therefore, we should expect to see accelerating growth in these data points begin (or continue) soon. Of course, this will largely depend on the Fed's decision to either raise interest rates or resume QE.
The real Fed funds rate is an important leading indicator for the following industries: appliances; automotive; custom processors; furniture manufacturing; hardware; HVAC; metalcutting job shops; off-road/construction machinery; petrochemical processors; plastics/rubber; pumps/valves/plumbing products; textiles/clothing/leather goods; and wood/paper.
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Composer, Arthur Gottschalk http://arthurgottschalk.com has had a varied career in the music world. He was born in California but raised in the North Eastern United States. He attended the University of Michigan at Ann Arbor as a student in the Honors College and in Pre-Med. After two years he switched to music, studying with William Bolcom, Ross Lee Finney, and Leslie Bassett, receiving a Bachelor of Music degree in Music Composition, a Master of Arts degree in Music Composition and English Literature and his Doctorate in Music Composition.
He is currently a Professor of Music Theory and Composition at Rice University’s Shepherd School of Music where he chaired the department until 2010. In 1986 he co-founded Modern Music Ventures Inc a company which held a recording studio complex, a record production division, four publishing firms, and an artist management division, and for whom he produced records for PolyGram and Capitol.
In 1998 Gottschalk abandoned these pursuits, in order that he might devote himself more fully to music composition. Gottschalk's teaching specialties include music business and law, film music, music theory, music composition, and counterpoint. As a film and television composer he numbers six feature films, twelve television scores, and numerous industrial films and commercials among his credits.
He is a recipient of the Charles Ives Prize of the American Academy of Arts and Letters, annual ASCAP Awards since 1980, and has been a Composer-in-Residence at the Columbia/Princeton Electronic Music Center and the Piccolo Spoleto Festival. He has recently been honoured with the First Prize of the Concorso Internazionale di Composizione Originale of Corciano, Italy for his Concerto for Violin and Symphonic Winds, a First Prize from the Bassoon Chamber Music Composition Competition, and a First Prize from the Ridgewood Symphony Orchestra. He was recently awarded a prestigious Bogliasco Fellowship for continued work and study in Italy.
Having written nearly two hundred works, his music is performed regularly in Europe, Asia, and Australia and has been recorded by many record companies. His book, Functional Hearing, is published by Scarecrow Press, a division of Rowman & Littlefield, and will soon be released in its second edition.
The latest recording, from Navona Records http://navonarecords.com features his Requiem for the Living performed here by the St. Petersburg State Symphony Orchestra http://spb-orchestra.ru and St. Petersburg Chamber Choir www.singers.com/choral/stpetersburgchamberchoir.html conducted by Vladimir Lande http://vladimirlande.com with Lauren Snouffer (soprano), Alberto Mizrahi (tenor) http://albertomizrahi.com/biography , Daniel Mutlu (tenor) http://pasyn.org/private/musical-kabbalat-shabbat-service-cantor-daniel-mutlu , Andrea Jaber (alto) and Timothy Jones (bass) www.singjones.com
Phillip Kloeckner tells us in his very useful booklet notes that Arthur Gottschalk’s Requiem for the Living uses the traditional Latin text from the Mass of the Dead (Missa pro defunctis) combined with a wide variety of texts and, indeed, musical styles in order to illustrate the variety and texture of our common diversity. It is intended to be a commentary on life whilst re-evaluating the many facets of death and the afterlife.
The first movement includes the traditional Hebrew prayer for the dead (Yizkor), the second movement a verse from the Qur’an, the third the wisdom of Buddha, the fourth Duke Ellington’s conviction about the nature of the Divine, the fifth words by George Eliot, the sixth Muhammad’s prayer for light and the seventh movement two American folk idiom, Bluegrass Gospel and Blues Spiritual.
In eight movements it opens with Introit - Yizkor – Kyrie that leaps up in a dramatic Requiem aeternam before an impassioned plea from tenor, Alberto Mizrahi ‘God, remember the souls of our beloved…’ moving around in the manner of a Jewish cantor before the choir bring back the Requiem. The music becomes quieter as the Kyrie arrives with some finely overlaid choral voices, Gottschalk showing a very light touch with the orchestra.
Dies Irae - Night of Power - Rex tremendae brings staccato choral phrases for the ‘Dies Irae, dies illa…’ often surprisingly restrained in both the choir and orchestra, more with a sense of foreboding. Soprano, Lauren Snouffer and alto Andrea Jaber appear bringing a sense of anguish before Snouffer takes the text with ‘Those who believe in God and the final day…will not grieve’ bringing a sense of hope and light. The chorus return with increasing passion and drama and later the ancient Dies Irae plainchant appears more openly. Gottschalk finds some fine variety in the dramatic presentation of this section with a magical moment as the alto returns for the final ‘Dona eis requiem.’
There is a lighter, more buoyant Offertorium - Buddha – Canzonas that opens orchestrally with some distinctive woodwind textures. The choir enter in ‘Domine Jesu Christe…’ before soprano Lauren Snouffer enters with ‘The thought manifests as the word.’ The orchestra then lead on as the choir join with the soprano rising up on ‘And habit hardens into character.’ Later the choir bring a lovely mellifluousness in ‘Tu suspice pro animas illis…’ before a terrific coda.
The fourth movement, Sanctus - Ellington - Benedictus – Hosanna finds the chorus rising out of the lower strings in the Sanctu, a particularly fine moment. Soon the music finds a lovely forward flow, beautifully orchestrated before rising up on ‘Gloria.’ The music then adopts a vibrant jazz style for ‘Hosanna in excelsis’ with bass, Timothy Jones bringing a bluesy, fast and rhythmic ‘Every man prays in his own language…’ to which the choir respond with an equally racy ‘Benedictus’ with the orchestral delivering a real big band sound to the coda.
With George Eliot - Agnus Dei the soprano and alto join for ‘May I reach that purest heaven…’ bringing a lovely blend of voices before the choir sing the Agnus Dei. The orchestra bring dissonant and drooping orchestral phrases as the strings swirl and there is a sense of unease pervading. The music slowly builds in drama and intensity before finding a more peaceful end with female voices in ‘Dona nobis pacem’
In Lux Aeterna – Mohammad the chorus open with a beautifully conceived ‘Lux aeterna’ which has a slightly swaying motion. Bass, Timothy Jones enters to sing ‘O God, Give me, I pray Thee Light on my right hand…’ followed by soprano, Lauren Snouffer and alto Andrea Jaber, then tenor, Alberto Mizrahi as they all weave the text most effectively. The chorus return for the gentle ‘Cum santis tuis aeternum…’ but rising before ‘Requiem aeternum dona eis, Domine’ and a quiet coda pointed up by harp.
There is a lovely orchestral opening to Gospel - Spiritual - Libera me that soon reveals a gentle gospel swing. The music soon picks up for a really fast orchestral gospel style ‘Libera me…’ before falling for a gentle lead into ‘Precious Lord, take my hand, lead me on…’ a spiritual for choir and orchestra that works really effectively. The orchestra picks up for the choir to enter in ‘Quando coeli…’ again in a gospel style, full of energy and feeling. There is a slow, bluesy orchestral passage before the music builds in strength only to lead to a hushed coda on ‘Libera me, Domine’ – a wonderful conclusion.
Brass open in the Fanfare - In Paradisum weaving some lovely textures with the full orchestra eventually joining in a spectacularly fine culmination. The chorus enter with ‘In paradisum…’ where there is a breadth of choral and orchestral sound that brings a visionary quality of something to come before a tremendous conclusion.
The last track in an alternate version of the Introit - Yizkor – Kyrie, with timpani and orchestra then chorus bringing a dramatic Introit. Tenor, Daniel Mutlu joins for ‘God, remember the souls…’ bringing a lovely flow with the orchestra and later weaving the text in the fashion of a Jewish cantor. There is a lovely Amen before the chorus continue with ‘Requiem aeternum …’ full of fire and drama before a gentler Kyrie that leads to a more resolute conclusion.
There are some strikingly wonderful moments in this Requiem. If there are times when one finds a certain lack of coherence in this work it is surely because of our natural tendency to be wrong footed by unexpected musical styles. The orchestra and choir are excellent with the soloists bringing some effective singing in this varied work. They are well recorded.


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The Case Management/Electronic Filing ("CM/ECF") system requires a login and password from this Court. Two types of logins are available, attorneys and limited users, which allows the user the ability to electronically file documents. Please note that the process of receiving a login for an Attorney may take five (5) business days and a Limited User may take up to fourteen (14) days. If you have an emergency filing, you can file it in paper format with the Clerk's office in either Harrisburg or Wilkes-Barre. The Registration form no longer needs to be mailed to our office, you will upload the completed registration form as instructed.
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The Masonic Cancer Alliance hosts an annual member meeting each spring. In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Masonic Cancer Alliance annual meeting originally scheduled for April 17, 2020 was canceled.
The Masonic Cancer Alliance instead hosted a special virtual town hall on COVID-19 on April 17, 2020. The town hall was recorded, and presenters responded to participant questions during the virtual event.
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Fast-growing Miami is likely to be getting another area code soon, with 305 and 786 numbers running low.
305 and 786 numbers are on track to run out by the first quarter of 2024, according to a petition on behalf of Florida’s telecommunications industry.
Florida’s Public Service Commission has scheduled a meeting on December 21 where it will consider adding the new area code.
Miami last got a new area code in 1998, when 786 was added.
Last week, the PSC approved adding a new area code in Palm Beach County, in addition to 561, according to the Palm Beach Post. Numbers there were set to be exhausted by 2023.
Palm Beach previously used 305, before switching to 407 (Orlando’s current area code) in 1988 and then 561 in 1997.
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Hey everyone, where do your ballistic tips like to be seated? I'm shooting the 120 gr 6.5's but any data on others will help. I'm shooting them out of a 6.5-06AI and at .030, .015, and right at the lands the groups were all .6". I'm happy but I think I can do better if I find a "sweeter spot". I usually don't see bullets group like that at 3 different depths.


In a bid to increase the sales of its entry level hatchback Eon, Hyundai has introduced the ‘Sports Edition’ of the car in the Indian market. The new Hyundai Eon Sports comes with some cosmetic as well as feature upgrades; there are no mechanical changes are on offer. This limited edition is only offered with the smaller 0.8-litre engine and not with the bigger 1.0-litre unit. It is available in two trims – Era+ and Magna+ SE – costing around Rs 16,000 and Rs 10,000 more than the stock variant.
Powering the variant is a 0.8-litre petrol engine that is good for 55bhp and 77Nm of torque. Power is transmitted to the front wheels via a 5-speed manual gearbox. As a reminder, Hyundai is also planning to give a mid-life facelift to this entry level hatchback. The updated model is expected to be launched towards the end of this year. Read More – Hyundai Verna 2017
Hyundai Eon Sports Price
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The new Eon Sports edition is available in two variants – ERA+ and Magna+ SE – priced at Rs 3.88 lakh and Rs 4.14 lakh, respectively. All prices are ex-showroom, Delhi. Read More – Hyundai Kona Compact SUV Teased
Hyundai Eon Sports Engine Specifications & Mileage
The new limited edition is only available with 0.8-litre petrol engine. Surprisingly, the company hasn’t introduced this special edition on the 1.0-litre trims. The 800cc engine is capable of producing a maximum power output of 55bhp and a peak torque of 77Nm. A five-speed manual gearbox driving the power to the front wheels come as standard. This engine is claimed to return an impressive fuel efficiency of 21.6kmpl. Read More – Hyundai IONIQ Hybrid Sedan To Debut At Auto Expo 2018
Hyundai Eon Sports Features
The new Sports Edition features several cosmetic upgrades to its exterior styling. In order to give a sporty feel, the Korean giant has added a ‘Sporty Roof Rails’. Adding to it, the vehicle also gets side-body moulding graphics. It is only available in the ‘Polar White’ shade. The company has adopted a very different approach in giving this car a new look. While most of the makers are giving new paint schemes, racing graphics and other elements to the car, Hyundai adopted a simple yet effective approach of giving subtle upgrades to make it look more sporty.
The biggest change is given inside the cabin, as it is equipped with a 6.2-inch touchscreen infotainment system. This system is compatible with phone link, USB, AUX and Bluetooth connectivity. All other features remain the same. With these changes, Hyundai hopes to increase the sales of Eon that is facing stiff competition from the likes of Renault Kwid, Datsun Redi Go and Maruti Alto.


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Integrated Aircraft Electrical Power System Modeling and Simulation Analysis 2010-01-1804
Advancements in electrical, mechanical, and structural design onboard modern more electric aircraft have added significant stress to the electrical systems. An electrical system level analysis tool has been created in MATLAB/Simulink to facilitate rapid system analysis and optimization to meet the growing demands of modern aircraft. An integratated model of segment level models of an electrical system including a generator, electrical accumulator unit, electrical distribution unit and electromechanical actuators has been developed. Included in the model are mission level models of an engine and aircraft to provide relevant boundary conditions. It is anticipated that the tracking of the electrical distribution through numerical integration of these various subsystems will lead to more accurate predictions of the bus power quality. In this paper the tool is used to evaluate two architectures using two different load profiles. In the first architecture conventional power resistors in the actuator electronic units are used for dissipation of regenerative energy. The second architecture makes use of a previously designed electrical accumulator unit to handle the peak and regenerative power created by the electromechanical actuators. The first load profile was within the design space of the electrical accumulator unit; whereas, the second load profile was found to be beyond the design space for the electrical accumulator unit. Transient evaluations and energy metrics were used in evaluating capability of the two architectures. As expected, for the first load profile the architecture with the electrical accumulator unit improved the power quality of the electrical system. Using the second load profile, the architecture using an electrical accumulator unit showed degradation in electrical bus stability, and did not improve the overall energy usage of the aircraft. Changes either to the control of the electrical accumulator unit, the actuator, or the flight control may be required to better make use of the electrical accumulator unit. The paper intent is to begin the evaluation of an integrated electrical system with an electrical accumulator unit and not necessarily fully evaluate electrical accumulator unit technology.


text: I'm so tired of the hot, hot weather and if working with Snowmen can help than I'm all for it! I loved this 'Nose's for Sale' from the first time I saw it last year and bought it right away. I love snowmen and do lots of snowman cards for the soldiers at 'Operation Write Home'. This card I made for Deedee's weekly challenge and its one of her digi's. I used SU Pretty in Pink paper, stamped the snowdrops from SU background stamps in silver metallic, I colored the snow lady with Copic's then added the two ribbons and 'Best Wishes' from SU. I used Dew drops and I was done. But I couldn't stop there I had to use Deedee's dollar digi to make a cute inchies card.

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the guys at the RIPMAX stand told me that they´ve flown the Prototype with an AP29L , 7/4 Folding Prop and 7/1250 cells .....
The AP-29L is a high KV motor for the Kyosho EDF unit. I've tried it with a 4.7 X 4.7 APC prop and 7 cells and it pulls 30 amps. The 7 X 4 and 7 cells would probably burn the brushes out in one flight! Those guys must be crazy or they just gave you the wrong motor. Perhaps they meant to say the T450 as it looks almost identical to the AP-29L. That and the new CP1700's would make this plane Rip!


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Cotton candy is a light and fluffy sugar-based confection that has delighted people for over 100 years. With its sweet taste and colorful appearance, it’s no wonder cotton candy remains popular at fairs, carnivals, circuses, and more.
But with costs rising everywhere, many cotton candy lovers wonder: how much does cotton candy actually cost today?
This article provides a comprehensive cotton candy pricing analysis, including factors that impact costs, price comparisons, and strategies for buying and selling this nostalgic treat affordably. Read on to learn everything you need to know about current cotton candy prices and trends.
How Much Does Cotton Candy Cost?
The minimum cost for cotton candy typically starts around $1 for generic packaged containers at grocery stores, while the maximum cost can reach up to $15 for gourmet varieties with specialty ingredients. On average, expect to pay between $3 to $8 for standard servings at carnivals, stadiums, and entertainment venues.
Cotton candy prices can vary widely depending on where it is purchased and the size of the serving. Here is more detail on price ranges at different venues:
- Packaged cotton candy at grocery and convenience stores typically costs between $1 to $3 per plastic container, with name brands like Pinkabella retailing at the higher end of the range. Generic brands can sometimes be found for $1.
- At carnivals and fairs, expect to pay $5 to $10 for a large paper cone or bag filled with fluffy cotton candy, usually around 1-2 feet tall. Smaller “snack size” servings may go for $3-$5. Prices often increase for specialty flavors.
- Stadiums, movie theaters, and other entertainment venues charge $5 to $8 for a medium paper bag or plastic cup of cotton candy, approximately baseball-sized. Vendors aim for big markups with convenience pricing.
- Amusement and theme parks price cotton candy from $4 to $6 for a small to medium paper cone or bag. Entry fees at parks allow them to command slightly higher prices. Serving sizes are smaller than carnivals.
- Gourmet cotton candies made with specialty ingredients like maple, bacon, chocolate, or alcohol flavors range from $12 to $15 for a roughly basketball sized portion. These are considered premium novelty items.
In general, bulk and custom cotton candy orders purchased directly through vendors cost much less per serving compared to individual retail purchases. Shopping around and comparing prices is advised.
According to AirMart E-Commerce, cotton candy is priced as follows: $1–$3 per stick or bag at local fairs or street vendors; $4–$7 at upscale events or gourmet shops; $50–$200 per day for hiring a professional cotton candy machine.
The Cotton Candy Company sells a 16 oz Tub of Cotton Candy at $3.50.
On the Amazon website, you can find Parade Cotton Candy for $0.38 per two-ounce bag or $1.52 per eight-count.
Factors Influencing Cotton Candy Costs
Several factors impact the final price charged for cotton candy. Let’s look at the major expenses involved in cotton candy production and sales.
Raw Material Expenses
The main ingredients in cotton candy are granulated sugar, corn syrup, coloring, and flavorings. Sugar prices in particular have fluctuated in recent years, affecting cotton candy costs. When sugar prices rise, expect cotton candy prices to increase as well.
Machinery and Labor
Cotton candy machines represent a significant upfront investment for vendors, typically $200-$1,000 for home models and $5000+ for commercial-grade machines. Ongoing maintenance and electricity costs add to expenses. The cotton candy-making process also requires labor to produce and sell the final product.
Event and Location Fees
Vendors who sell at fairs, carnivals, and similar events face additional costs like rental fees for booth space. Popular locations and special events often charge higher fees that vendors pass on through higher cotton candy prices.
What Impacts Cotton Candy Supply and Demand?
Beyond production costs, larger economic factors also affect cotton candy pricing due to the law of supply and demand.
High demand around holidays and summer events often leads to temporary cotton candy price surges. Meanwhile, economic downturns reducing consumer discretionary spending may lower prices. Monitoring cotton candy sales and industry trends helps buyers and sellers price appropriately.
Buying Cotton Candy Affordably
Luckily, bargain hunters can still find sweet deals on cotton candy without breaking the bank! Here are smart tips for saving money:
- Seek out cotton candy vendors who sell bulk bags – often 1-2 lbs. for $10-$15. This still averages out to $5 or less per serving.
- Buy cotton candy at the end of fairs or carnivals when vendors are eager to sell surplus inventory. Haggle for multi-serving deals.
- Search online marketplaces for used cotton candy machines under $100. Make DIY cotton candy at home for just pennies per serving.
- Use cotton candy kits with pre-measured ingredients for convenience and cost control when making your own.
- Ask about cotton candy catering packages for parties. Bulk rates can be very affordable per person.
Pricing Strategies for Cotton Candy Sellers
For those looking to start their own cotton candy business, intelligent pricing strategies are key to profitability. Here are best practices:
- Analyze your production costs and minimum profit needs to set a base price per serving. Factor in all business expenses.
- Research current local cotton candy prices and stay competitive. Undercutting others too drastically looks desperate.
- In busy settings like amusement parks, a premium price communicates quality. Offer smaller sizes for lower prices as well.
- Use discounts and combo deals during slow periods to boost sales. Just avoid dropping too low.
- Display clear cotton candy price lists at your booth. This encourages impulse buys when prices seem reasonable.
- Offer tiered pricing and sizing – charge different prices for small, medium, and large servings.
- Adjust prices seasonally or by event. Raise prices when demand spikes for holidays and lower them other times.
Cotton candy remains a treat that makes people smile. While prices have risen over the decades, consumers can still enjoy this melt-in-your-mouth confection without destroying their budgets.
Savvy buyers can get their cotton candy fix for just $1 to $2 per serving by selecting locations and sizes wisely. Sellers who use intelligent pricing strategies will succeed even in competitive markets. With a better understanding of cost drivers and pricing trends, cotton candy lovers can stay ahead of changing market dynamics.
The next time you encounter that familiar, sugary-sweet scent in the air, follow these tips to enjoy cotton candy’s delightful taste without breaking the bank. Let’s keep this beloved snack affordable for generations to come!
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does cotton candy last in a bag?
Cotton candy can typically last 1-2 weeks in a sealed bag or airtight container at room temperature. Keeping it sealed prevents moisture absorption that causes sticky clumps. Refrigeration extends shelf life to 1-2 months. Adding a desiccant packet helps absorb excess humidity as well.
How profitable is cotton candy?
For vendors with good business acumen, cotton candy can be a quite profitable niche. Profit margins typically range from 40-60% after accounting for all costs. Cotton candy is cheap to produce at $0.25-$2 per serving, but retail prices can be set much higher at $5-$15. Location in high foot traffic areas increases sales potential.
Does cotton candy shrink in heat?
Yes, heat causes cotton candy to shrink and deflate due to accelerated evaporation of moisture. Temperatures above 75°F will slowly shrink cotton candy over time. Leaving cotton candy in direct sunlight or hot conditions can make it shrink and melt within minutes. Keeping cotton candy cool maintains its fluffy texture and appearance best.


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The 2020 NFL opt out deadline is quickly approaching as the NFL has given players until Thursday, August 6th at 4:00 p.m. ET to decide whether or not to play in 2020.
The NFL as a whole has 45 players as of this writing, who have decided not to play, something that cannot change once they make that decision.
The NFC West seems to be on pace to be one of the lowest opt out rates among any division in football, but there are some changes since we checked in last week.
Let’s take a look.
- Chandler Brewer, OT
- Chance Warmack, OG
Thus far, there is one addition as backup offensive tackle Chandler Brewer of the Rams has decided to opt out. Warmack is the only player that was penciled in to start that has opted out, meaning we likely will see a full arsenal for each team.
Players have until Thursday, we will see if anything changes.


by KC Carlson
This week, I want to spotlight a couple of DC Comics projects that I’m actually excited about — partially because they’re not a part of the now-not-so-New 52, but mostly because they offer up something different. Amazingly, they both star Batman.
Out today in comic book shops is the first issue of Batman: Li’l Gotham, a new all-ages Bat-title by Dustin Nguyen (with writing assistance from Derek Fridolfs). In this digital-first series, all of the Bat-characters have been charmingly re-designed as much younger (and more cheerful) characters who look very appealing. They fall somewhere between Art Baltazar and Franco’s beloved Tiny Titans and Skottie Young’s work over at Marvel, “kid-a-fying” the Marvel Universe in a series of variant covers and occasional one-shots. Nguyen’s figures are a bit more “airy” than those guys, so there’s a slightly different appeal here.
This will probably have no appeal at all to the Why-So-Serious? Batfans who have leeched all of the light out of most of the regular Bat-titles, but this will be instantly tantalizing to young readers and parents who are looking for Bat-comics to share with their kids! This also might be a great Bat-title to attract women readers, based on the cover to issue #3, where a Valentine’s Day plot by the Joker backfires, making him the object of all the Bat-females’ affections! And there are a lot of Bat-women in this book!
NA-NA-NA-NA, NA-NA-NA-NA — BATMAN ‘66!
The other Bat-title I’m interested in is currently being solicited for a July release, but it’s also digital-first, so if you’re so inclined, you can check it out sooner electronically. (I love that it’s so hi-tech and yet so retro at the same time.) The new title: Batman ’66! Inspired by the 1966 high-camp Batman TV show, the comic version will be written by (perfectly cast) Jeff Parker (Thunderbolts, X-Men: First Class) and will have regular covers by the artist born to draw this concept — Mike Allred (FF)! The artist drawing the first three stories (and hopefully more!) is Jonathan Case (Green River Killer, Dear Creature), whose illustrations of these characters also capture the uniqueness of the actors who originally portrayed them on the TV show.
Quirky will be a frequent buzzword used to describe this series. The Joker in this series will look like Cesar Romero — down to his mustache being visible under his make-up. And, as in the original TV series, there will be both Julie Newmar and Eartha Kitt Catwomen (and also just like the TV show, no explanation why). (No word yet on John Astin Riddler…) Later villains from the comics will also appear, tailored for the sensibilities of the series. Look for a Killer Croc appearance early on.
News of this comics series has reignited speculation about the status of the long-delayed original TV series on home video (any format!), due to long-standing disagreements between 20th Century Fox (the studio who made the show) and Time Warner (who owns the rights to the characters). Some think that DVDs and Blu-rays of the show are right around the corner, but Parker has been begging off on discussing characters that were unique to the TV series (like King Tut and Egghead), which indicates to me that issues between the two studios are probably not yet fully resolved.
Batman ‘66 is set in the Swingin’ 60s with lots of cool designs and fashions, and Case is coloring his work as well, using a uniquely sixties color palette. My dream version of the comic book would have a variant version with an embedded sound-chip that plays the theme song and the original Nelson Riddle background music. Also, to be faithful to the show, whenever the action takes place in the villain’s lair, I’ll be sure to tip my comic book (or iPad) about 25° to the side! Holy awesome, Batman!
I’m currently reading Superman: The Unauthorized Biography by Glen Weldon (NPR Pop Culture Happy Hour) — I‘ll have a full review up at Comics Worth Reading soon — and Weldon is gleefully reminding me what a disaster the Superman film franchise has been over the years. If you include Supergirl (which I think everybody at Warners wants us to forget), the last four live-action Superman-related movies have been some kind of cluster. The only thing I remember from the last one (Superman Returns) is who Superman was (Brandon Routh), but that’s mostly because I thought that he was a pretty good villain on Chuck.
Even the first two Superman films, which everyone seems to love (and I do too, in a mostly nostalgic, not a craft, way), have a dubious background with unscrupulous producers that completely weakened Superman II. So, somehow, I think we’re all still secretly waiting for the great Superman movie. It’s odd that Superman usually does better on television (George Reeves, Smallville) than on the big screen.
Director Zack Snyder’s Man of Steel debuts in two months, and I’m already concerned about it because I’ve heard more buzz on Marvel’s superhero films for the next couple of years (and on the recent release of Marvel Cinematic Universe: Phase One – Avengers Assembled — most of Marvel’s films for the last few years). In terms of watchability, I think Marvel has it all over the DC movies. Since they’ve debuted, I’ve watched Marvel’s The Avengers at least five times. I’ve watched The Dark Knight Rises once. I want to watch Avengers again, because it’s fun. I probably will watch The Dark Knight Rises again, but I’m certainly in no hurry to do so.
I find it fascinating that the battle for superhero supremacy that played out in the pages of the comic books published in the late 1960s and early 1970s is now being repeated on movie screens. And with the same results, as Marvel’s movies overtake DC’s. Marvel’s films are contemporary, but they all have the spirit of those Stan Lee and Jack Kirby classic comic book battles where the heroes punched each other for five pages and then turned around and teamed up to beat-down the “big bad”. Not coincidentally, this was the centerpiece of the Avengers movie, in case you missed that.
DC lost the battle with Marvel in the comic books in the early 70s when Marvel’s sales overtook DC — and it’s pretty much stayed that way since, except for those occasional isolated months when Marvel was doing something stupid or DC did something drastic — like starting their universe over from scratch.
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DC’s had it tough because so many of their characters (especially Superman, Batman, and Wonder Woman) became iconic before Marvel’s (with the exception of Captain America). So, whenever they’re brought into another medium, their iconic status makes whoever’s trying to develop them put more weight upon their shoulders. For instance, Superman has become more Christlike. That’s crazy. The earlier media appearances of Superman resonated with viewers because they were both fascinated by him and could relate to him. We loved George Reeves because he had to brush dust off his suit every time he crashed through a wall. We loved Christopher Reeve because he smiled and waved directly at us from the big screen. (Also because, as Clark, he had to keep pushing his glasses up his nose with his finger.)
Batman is even worse these days, as he’s so armored-up, he’s barely human anymore. As goofy as it was, the Adam West Batman will always be a popular favorite because he was the closest to being human. Sure, he was like the slightly obnoxious, mildly drunk, know-it-all family member at Thanksgiving, but I’d rather have dinner with somebody like that than that dark, gloomy guy over in the corner who’s not talking to or looking at anyone. THAT guy is the guy who’s gonna snap when you’re not looking. Is that a hero?
Sometimes I think that DC/Warner can’t get a Justice League movie together because Batman just won’t work in one, but they have to use him because he’s their most popular character. I think Hal Jordan would take one look at movie Batman in action and respond “Lighten up, Francis,” in true Sgt. Hulka (Warren Oates) fashion. Of course, that would be the exact moment where I could relate to a screen Batman again (assuming the screenwriter doesn’t have him pummeling Jordan — which today is probably what would happen).
I will go see Man of Steel and hope for the best, although I haven’t liked any Zack Snyder movie I’ve seen yet. He’s a very talented visual effects guy, and his movies look like he spent millions of dollars, but I’m a story guy. I had no idea what was going on in Sucker Punch, and I couldn’t believe that someone could make a Watchmen movie that was so tedious when the original work was so dynamic. But I will give the film a chance.
But I’m really looking forward to Iron Man 3 and The Wolverine.
KC CARLSON: Actually really looking forward to Monsters University! I think that Sulley is a distant relative of mine. (I also once portrayed Sulley on the Monsters Inc. Laugh Floor at Walt Disney World. He’s the much better actor.)
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Dutch insurer Aegon reported largely flat first half results for its UK business, but said earnings for the second quarter were up £10 million on the previous quarter.
However, Europe's sixth-largest insurer surprised the markets by posting an overall net loss of 161m euros, weighed down by a 385m euros one-time loss on the sale of its Taiwan life insurance operations.
Analysts had expected the insurer to post a modest profit of around 9m euros for the period.
The group announced yesterday it would sell up to £860m in new stock to partially repay 3bn euros in aid it received from the Dutch state.
Aegon, which employs almost 3,000 staff in Edinburgh at its Aegon UK arm, said it would save at least £318m by repaying part of the 3bn euros payment to the Dutch state before December 1. The group said it would issue new shares representing up to 10 per cent of its existing share capital to fund the repayment, saving at least £318m by making the payment by the December deadline.
In its half year results, published yesterday, earnings at Aegon UK were reported to have risen by £10m in the second quarter compared with the first three months of the year, though fund-related charges in the firm's pension business means income remains significantly below 2008 levels.
The insurance giant's UK operation reported first half results in line with the same period last year.
The value of new business, a key measure of profitability, was £39.3m in the second quarter, taking the total for the first half to £91m, in line with first half of 2008. Underlying IFRS earnings for the UK business for the second quarter were down on the same period in 2008 by 54 per cent at £17m, and for the first half by 67 per cent at £24m.
Sales of new life and pensions business were down 19 per cent to £512m API in the first half, compared with the same period in 2008, which includes sales of variable annuities of £24m.
Aegon says it has maintained market share in the UK life and pensions market, currently at 10.4 per cent.
Its withdrawal from the group risk market in June has helped boost its capital position by freeing up £47m over the next three years, enabling it to reallocate capital to more profitable areas of the businesses. Speaking on the Aegon UK results yesterday, chief executive Otto Thoresen said: "This is a resilient performance, achieved in some of the most challenging market conditions we have ever experienced.
"Despite a fall in sales amounts, which was to be expected given the lower stock market levels, value of new business, a key profitability measure, is in line with the first half of 2008, itself a very strong reporting period.
"The recession has meant that some people have put their retirement savings plans on hold, and lower market levels mean pension pots are lower, but we must look for ways to help people take the right financial decisions and act on them once the storm passes. Guarantees will become increasingly important to people."
The insurance giant announced in June it was cutting 147 jobs at its Scottish headquarters, which employs almost 3,000 staff at its Edinburgh base.


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Nairobi GSU Officer Missing
The officer was last seen on Friday, July 9
A General Service Unit (GSU) officer attached to the Ruaraka headquarters in Nairobi has been reported missing.
The officer was last seen on Friday, July 9, according to a police report seen by Viral Tea.
Caroline Odhiambo, the wife of Corporal Joseph Otieno, had filed a missing person's report at the Kasarani Police Station in Nairobi on Sunday, July 11.
Caroline stated that she lost contact with her 36-year-old husband at 11.13hrs on the day he disappeared.
Interior CS Fred Matiang'i with GSU officers during a past event. /TWITTER
"Efforts to trace him have been in vain since his phone was switched off and whereabouts unknown. His phone signal was last tracked to Naivas supermarket in Ruaraka," the occurrence book (OB) report under number OB 23/11/7/2021 read.
A vehicle earlier hired by Otieno was recovered, though abandoned in Mwiki within Kasarani sub-county.
Efforts to trace him were launched by a multi-agency team consisting of detectives from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) and the GSU.
"Today (Monday, July 12) marks our second day. The search mission around Mwiki Gituamba farm where last car track signal is traced.
"GSU officers are expected to join in the search," continued the report.
A notice was immediately issued to all police stations in Nairobi, directing their officers to keep a sharp look out as well as assist where necessary and if traced inform authorities.
The missing officer adds to a growing list of Kenyans going missing and being kidnapped countrywide. The police in Nairobi have a full plate on their hands as they also seek to unravel the mystery behind the disappearance of former Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) commander Mwenda Mbijiwe.
Mbijiwe went missing on Thursday, June 17, with his family alleging that a DCI officer disguised as a driver was also reported missing. He was used to get to the ex-soldier by unidentified individuals.
The military, police, DCI and the National Intelligence Service (NIS) are also hunting down fugitive police officer Caroline Kangogo, accused of murdering two men in 24 hours on a revenge mission.
Wanted fugitive police officer Caroline Kangogo. /TWITTER


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Rep. Ryan reacts to Biden’s actions on climate change
Rep. Tim Ryan, D-Ohio, joins ‘America’s News HQ.’
White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki indicated on Tuesday that President Biden agreed with U.S. climate envoy John Kerry’s assessment that climate policies need to be a priority, but stopped short of saying whether he is on board with the idea that there are less than ten years left to thwart the worst consequences of a global climate crisis.
Psaki said during a press briefing that she did not have a new timeline to offer up from here, but acknowledged that Biden agreed with the former U.S. Secretary of State on the urgency of climate change.
“The president agrees with former Secretary Kerry that it’s a crisis, that time is of the essence, we need to act quickly and that’s why climate is a key part of his agenda,” Psaki said.
U.S. special presidential envoy for climate John Kerry noted during an interview with CBS last week that scientists said 3 years ago that there were 12 years remaining to avoid the worst of a global climate crisis.
“We are now 3 years gone, so we have 9 years left,” he said.
Those predictions are based on a report issued in 2018 by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), which does not suggest that anything bad will happen in 2030 – but rather that measurable effects on warming would occur between 2030 and 2050 unless mitigation efforts were undertaken to cut emissions.
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Kerry said that more needs to be done – and even pledges agreed to in the Paris Climate Accord may not be enough.
“Even if we did everything that we said we were going to do when we signed up in Paris we would see a rise in the Earth’s temperature to somewhere around 3.7 degrees or more, which is catastrophic,” Kerry told CBS.
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The Biden administration has made clear that climate change is a key priority among its agenda items.
Immediately after taking office Biden undid a number of policies implemented by the previous administration, including rejoining the Paris Climate Accord and the World Health Organization. The president also revoked a key cross-border permit that has effectively ground work on the Keystone XL Pipeline to a halt.
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