Plaid Cymru Leader Leanne Wood has today warned that the UK faces a decade or more of decline under Tory rule in Westminster due to the chaos engulfing the Labour Party rendering them consigned to infighting for the foreseeable future.
In a shock move by Labour in Wales today, the Welsh National Assembly has become the first political institution in the UK to come out against membership of the European single market post Brexit.
This video shows Adam Price's speech in the Senedd chamber as well as evidence of the statements he refers to
Adam Price AM has called for an investigation into the circumstances whereby the Welsh Government appeared to suddenly change its policy on freedom of movement.
A press release by the government saying that freedom of movement should be maintained was changed, with the sentence taken out of the subsequent version, and evidence pointing to the fact that the policy as stated on the government website was changed retrospectively.


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Sahil Suri recently shared his strong opinions on how women are soaring through the skies of success and raising the bar for society as a whole. However, few women have the full potential to win the market but dwindle to step in for several reasons. And Sahil Suri wants to wreck this!
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We hope that Sahil Suri finds success in this initiative. We are looking for him to share the whys and wherefores of the same real soon. Sahil Suri is an adept and profitable entrepreneur. With his IT company and luxury cafe, he has offered employment opportunities to numerous people. He is now planning to turn over a new leaf by being a producer and starting a production house in Bollywood.

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Our weekly list of British creator-skewed new comic releases kicks off with this week’s wraparound cover for 2000AD by Jake Lynch. Dredd at his finest!
But the thrills don’t stop there, because we also get a new issue of Judge Dredd Megazine and there are some graphic novels from British publishers out this week, including a great selection from Cinebook that included Red Baron Graphic Novel Volume 3: Dungeons & Dragons and KLAXON from SelfMadeHero by Si Spencer and DIX. I was privileged to interview the creative pair on this bizarre and visually disturbing horror story at the Lakes International Comic Art Festival last month – it’s a quirky tale that Si revealed came to him as a dream. Nightmare, more like – you’ll never look at a Liquorice Allsort in the same way ever again if you buy this book… You can read my recent interview with Si where he talks about the book here.
On the US side launching this week from the DC Comics imprint Vertigo is Red Thorn, written by David Baillie, who started out in the British small press, has written for 2000AD and is now working with artist Meghan Hetrick on this series. If you’re intrigued by the title, he’s written the latest guest Director’s Commentary piece for the Forbidden Planet International blog, revealing the story is influenced by the weirder edges of Scottish mythology and folklore.
“I’ll admit that I bled a lot for this first issue,” he reveals. “I wanted so much to make a splash, to hook every casual reader who flipped through its pages, that it almost hurt to let go of that final draft. But, a few weeks later, when the actual comic pages started to flow in from Meghan Hetrick, I knew that it was worth it and that we had something genuinely special on our hands.” The feature includes some great sample pages from the book and it looks terrific. Definitely one I’ll be picking up.
As usual, don’t forget that despite many British publishers lack of faith in full-blown cover to cover comic strip action and humour, there are still comics on sale in newsagents that still delight in bringing you such subversive delights, including The Beano, Commando, Judge Dredd Megazine, Panini’s superhero titles and VIZ, with great strips also featuring in titles such as Doctor Who Magazine, Doctor Who Adventures, Titan’s Doctor Who Comic (collecting their strips from the US format titles) Mega, TOXIC and many others.
The Hachette Judge Dredd Collection is also on sale now, but you may now have to subscribe if you want to continue buying it as Part Works are not distributed in newsagents after their first few issues.
Plus, the wonderful Phoenix Comic is now on sale in many (but not all) Waitrose supermarkets and – at last, selected high street WH Smiths stores – and some comic shops (stockist list here) as well as available on subscription.
• You may also like to check out this year’s crop of annuals, which are available in all good bookshops and supermarkets now.
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2000AD Prog 1957
Cover by Jake Lynch.
Featuring: Judge Dredd: That Extra Mile by Alec Worley, Karl Richardson, and Annie Parkhouse; Defoe: The London Hanged by Pat Mills, Leigh Gallagher, and Annie Parkhouse; Brass Sun: Motor Head by Ian Edginton, INJ Culbard, and Ellie De Ville; Terror Tales: Night Shifts by John Smith and Peter Doherty; Bad Company: First Casualties by Peter Milligan, Rufus Dayglo, Jim McCarthy, and Simon Bowland.
Judge Dred Megazine Issue 366
Cover by Colin MacNeil.
Featuring: Judge Dredd: Terror Rising by John Wagner, Colin MacNeil, Chris Blythe, and Annie Parkhouse; Storm Warning: The Relic by Leah Moore, John Reppion, Tom Foster, Kirsty Swan, and Simon Bowland; Lawless: Between Badrock and a Hard Place by Dan Abnett, Phil Winslade and Ellie De Ville; Demon Nic by Paul Grist.
Interviews: Mike Carey, Garth Ennis
Bagged reprint: Tyranny Rex: Deus Ex Machina by John Smith, Mark Buckingham and Paul Marshall
Blake & Mortimer Graphic Novel Volume 21: Plutarch’s Staff
Writer: Yves Sente Artist/Cover Artist: Andre Juillart
Blake and Mortimer must help end a war – to prepare for the next one. Blake and Mortimer’s first mission together 1944. England is still locked in a struggle to the death with Nazi Germany. But already a new threat looms among the peaks of the Himalayas. For now, though, Squadron Leader Blake, having saved London from a German prototype, is assigned to a top secret mission, during which he meets with an old friend he hasn’t seen since India: Philip Mortimer. Soon, the pair are introduced to an officer working for Allied Intelligence: Colonel Olrik.
Kenya Graphic Novel Volume 5: Illusions
Writer: Rodolphe Artist/Cover Artist: LEO
The conclusion of an investigation on the edges of reality. After the extraordinary events of Lake Victoria, the Soviet agents let Kathy Austin and her companions go. On their way back to Mombasa, the group stops to speak to Lord Balmer, who was taken in by the Maasai. The Lord has lost his mind, and tells them a wild story of extraterrestrials and apocalypse – but is the story so fantastic after all? Will Kathy manage to find an explanation to the mysteries of Kenya, and maybe tangible proof?
Lucky Luke Trade Paperback Volume 55: Arizona
Writer/Artist/Cover Artist: Morris
A gang operating around Nugget City is attacking stage coaches to steal gold shipments. After rescuing the driver of one of them, Lucky Luke arrives in town just in time to stop the murderous intents of a cheat. Pursuing the scoundrel after an epic bar fight, Luke finds out he’s a member of the gang, and will have to arrest him and the others before riding on to new adventures on the other side of the Rio Grande.
Marquis Of Anaon Graphic Novel Volume 2: Black Virgin
Writer: Fabien Vehlmann Artist/Cover Artist: Mattieu Bonhomme
Can Jean-Baptiste stop the Black Virgin killer? Jean-Baptiste Poulain comes to Auvergne in central France to investigate the deaths of two young women. Both were killed one year apart in the same barbaric, ritual way, their bodies left near the Black Virgin Chapel, and the day approaches when another victim could turn up. Unfortunately, he’s going to have to struggle against the locals’ superstitions, the hostility of the authorities, and the hatred all seem to direct at the neighboring gypsies.
Red Baron Graphic Novel Volume 3: Dungeons & Dragons
Writer: Pierre Veys Artist/Cover Artist: Carlos Puerta
It’s a war on two fronts that begins for the Red Baron. Manfred Von Richthofen is now flying over Russia, where his missions escorting heavy bombers or strafing ground troops are doing considerable damage. So much so that he’s eventually offered the opportunity to transfer to the Western Front and pit himself against the best British fighters. But a nasty surprise is waiting for him: among his new colleagues is his old enemy Prince Friedrich. The foe in the air may not be the most dangerous one!
Knockabout/ Top Shelf
League of Extraordinary Gentlemen: Nemo Trilogy Hard Cover Slipcase Edition (Mature Readers)
Writer: Alan Moore (Artist/ Cover Artist: Kevin O’Neill
With a classic two-fisted spirit of adventure, Alan Moore & Kevin O’Neill explore stunning new horizons of their League of Extraordinary Gentlemen universe with the bestselling Nemo trilogy! These spinoff graphic novels follow the terrifying pirate queen Janni Nemo in her confrontations with unearthly Antarctic horrors (Heart of Ice), mechanical metropolitan monstrosities (The Roses of Berlin), and depraved tropical tyrants (River of Ghosts). Now, these handsome hardcovers are joined in a magnificent slipcase gloriously illustrated by Kevin O’Neill.
101 Artists To Listen To Before You Die Hard Cover
Writer/ Artist/ Cover Artist: Ricardo Cavolo
A gorgeously illustrated graphic memoir detailing Ricardo Cavolo’s personal journey through a lifetime of music fandom, with a visit to Bach, a meditation on Radiohead and a hundred other stops along the way (from Dolly Parton to Daft Punk), 101 Artists To Listen To Before You Die is a comic to get lost in.
Filmish Graphic Journey Through Film Graphic Novel
Writer/ Artist/ Cover Artist: Edward Ross
Scottish cartoonist Edward Ross uses comics to illuminate the ideas behind our favorite movies. In Filmish, Ross’s cartoon alter-ego guides readers through the annals of cinematic history, introducing some of the strange and fascinating theories of film. Each chapter zooms into a particular theme – the body, architecture, language – and explores an eclectic mix of cinematic triumphs, from A Trip to the Moon to Rambo.
Hysteria Graphic Freud Series Graphic Novel
Writer: Richard Appignanesi Artist/ Cover Artist: Oscar Zarate
“I very soon had an opportunity to interpret Dora’s nervous coughing as the outcome of a fantasized sexual situation.” An Analysis of a Case of Hysteria, often referred to as “Dora,” is one of Sigmund Freud’s most influential case studies. Focusing on the psychoanalyst’s investigation of the emotional life of a suicidal 18-year-old, it offers a fascinating insight into his methods of working and interpretation. Freud’s analysis of the patient, who he refers to as Dora, leads him to uncover a remarkably troubled and conflict-ridden family history. In this graphic novel adaptation, Richard Appignanesi and Oscar Zarate bring to life this landmark of psychoanalysis, as well as capturing the gripping story of a deeply troubled but fascinating patient.
Klaxon Graphic Novel
Writer: Si Spencer Artist/ Cover Artist: DIX
In a not-too-distant past or present, three unemployed slackers find themselves embroiled in an unusual dispute with new neighbors: Carole and her weeping mother. When the shabby Carlisle intervenes in their lives, he incurs the wrath of their landlord – the silent, grinning embodiment of evil, Mr. Stapleton – and his mute minion son, Craig. As Mr. Stapleton’s malign influence spreads to his housemates and Carole’s house is besieged by cherubim cowboys carrying psychic TV sets, Carlisle takes the fight to his enemy and realizes he must sacrifice his life to save the world.
Rivers Of London #5
Writer: Andrew Cartmel, Ben Aaronovitch Artist: Lee Sullivan
A battered old harmless wooden stall? A snazzy sports car turned homicidal killer? A pack of wayward rich kids? Like pieces of a weaponizsed jigsaw puzzle, the links between these three apparently unrelated things are becoming lethally clear to full-time London cop and part-time wizard Peter Grant!
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Dark Horse Comics
BPRD Hell On Earth #137
Writer: Mike Mignola, John Arcudi Artist/ Cover Artist: Laurence Campbell
The BPRD send their two strongest champions to assist in the destruction of the Black Flame, and with the help of their newest ally’s incredible weapon, things are finally looking up.
Buffy the Vampire Slayer Season 10 #21 Main Cvr
Chronicles Of Conan Trade Paperback Volume 30 Death Of Conan
Dark Horse Presents 2014 #16
Writer/Artist: Brendan McCarthy & Various Cover Artist: Brendan McCarthy, Mike Mignola
A SPECIAL FLIPBOOK ISSUE! Behind a Brendan McCarthy cover in this issue, which features the next chapter of his surreal Dream Gang, Dennis Calero’s The Suit returns!
BUT FLIP THE BOOK OVER and find a Mike Mignola Hellboy cover and a special eight-page Hellboy story!
This issue also features new chapters of Carla Speed McNeil’s Finder, Alex de Campi and Jerry Ordway’s Semiautomagic, and Shawn Aldridge and Julius Gopez’s Last Act! And David Chelsea continues a four-issue run on DHP with his strip entitled Sandy & Mandy.
Eve Valkyrie #2
Mulan Revelations #4
Plants Vs Zombies Ongoing #6 Grown Sweet Home
Power Cubed #3
Steam Man #2
Usagi Yojimbo #150
Action Comics #46
Astro City #29
Astro City Lovers Quarrel Hard Cover
Batman & Robin Hard Cover Volume 7 Robin Rises
Batman & Robin Trade Paperback Volume 6 The Hunt For Robin
Batman 66 #29
Batman And Robin Eternal #7
Batman Arkham Knight Genesis #4
Batman Europa #1
Batman The Golden Age Omnibus Hard Cover Volume 1
Catwoman A Celebration Of 75 Years Hard Cover
Clean Room #2 (Mature Readers)
DC Comics Book And Dvd Blu Ray Slipcase Set
Doctor Fate #6
Earth 2 Society #6
Green Lantern The Lost Army #6
Harley Quinn #22
Martian Manhunter #6
Writer: Rob Williams Artist: Eddy Barrows, Eber Ferreira Cover Artist: Eric Canete
A new female Martian warrior emerges as the mystery of our four heroes and their connection to the late J’onn J’onzz is finally revealed, and the Martian invasion reaches its deadly endgame.
New Suicide Squad #14
Red Thorn #1 (Mature Readers)
Writer: David Baillie Artist: Meghan Hetrick-Murante Cover Artist: Choong Yoon
On the rain-soaked streets of Glasgow, a girl whose drawings somehow come to life has just stumbled across her one true love. And thousands of miles below those streets, an ancient demi-god plots his escape from the prison where he’s been held for nearly two thousand years. Evil forces are at play and no one is safe as the legends of Scottish mythology collide with the modern world. Fans of FABLES and THE SANDMAN won’t want to miss this riveting dark fantasy epic!
Secret Six #8
Superman Earth One Trade Paperback Volume 3
Superman Wonder Woman Hard Cover Volume 3 Casualties Of War
Superman Wonder Woman Trade Paperback Volume 2 War And Peace
Swamp Thing Darker Genesis Trade Paperback (Mature Readers)
Writer: Mark Millar Artist: Phil Hester & Various
In these tales from issues #151-160, Swamp Thing meets the spirit of a dead writer who is trapped in her own unpublished short story collection. Swamp Thing can free her only by working his way through the reality of each of her stories. Along the way, Swamp Thing visits the occult side of New Orleans, becomes a golem in a world ruled by Nazis, inhabits the form of the villainous Solomon Grundy, and more.
Titans Hunt #2
Writer: Dan Abnett Artist/Cover Artist: Paulo Siqueira
“The Secret History of the Teen Titans” continues! Dick Grayson is hot on the trail of a young Atlantean named Garth-but what he doesn’t realize is that something is hunting him! Plus, Roy Harper encounters a mysterious woman named Lilith-and this run-in will leave him questioning his own past!
Andre The Giant Graphic Novel Closer To Heaven
Dirk Gently’s Holistic Detective Agency #5 (Variant Covers)
Writer: Chris Ryall Artist/ Cover Artist: Ilias Kyriazis
“The Interconnectedness of All Kings,” part 5 (of 5)! Will the museum’s gala event for King Ahktenkhamen, a serial-killing couple, and a soul-stealing phone all wrap up nicely here? Of course not! Luckily, Dirk wouldn’t have it any other way.
Godzilla In Hell #5
Infinite Loop Trade Paperback
Jem & The Holograms #9
Writer: Kelly Thompson Artist/ Cover Artist: Emma Vieceli
VIRAL PART 3! Jem and The Holograms commemorate their new video with a huge house party… but that may have been a mistake, as more than one party crasher isn’t looking to celebrate their success!
My Little Pony Adventures In Friendship Hard Cover Volume 4
My Little Pony Friendship Is Magic #36
Orphan Black Helsinki #1
Ragnarok Hard Cover Volume 1 Last God Standing
Star Trek Gold Key Archives Hard Cover Volume 4
Star Trek Green Lantern #5
Steve Canyon Hard Cover Volume 6 1957-1958
Beauty #4 (Mature Readers, Variant Covers)
Huck #1 (Variant Covers)
Writer: Mark Millar Artist/ Cover Artist: Rafael Albuquerque
In a quiet seaside town, Huck uses his special gifts to do a good deed each day. His neighbours return the favors by keeping his abilities a secret. But when a newcomer alerts the media, a firestorm erupts, sending Huck on an adventure that will change everything. This brand-new series from writer MARK MILLAR and artist RAFAEL ALBUQUERQUE presents a comicbook unlike anything you’ve read before. Featuring a Feel-Good Movie variant cover by RAFAEL ALBUQURQUE.
I Hate Fairyland #2 (Mature Readers)
Low Trade Paperback Volume 2 Before The Dawn Burns Us
Phonogram The Immaterial Girl #4 (Mature Readers)
Writer: Kieron Gillen Artist: Jamie McKelvie & Various Cover Artist: Jamie McKelvie
We take a break from Emily’s existential music television horror and spend time with Mr Logos and Laura’s precious lack of life. Includes extensive mid-00s comic homage.
Pretty Deadly #6 (Mature Readers)
Rat Queens #13 (Mature Readers)
Savage Dragon Archives Trade Paperback Volume 5
Shutter #17 (Mature Readers)
Tokyo Ghost #3 (Mature Readers, Variant Covers)
Wayward #11 (Mature Readers, Variant Covers)
Witchblade 20th Anniversary Hard Cover
A-Force Trade Paperback Warzones Vol 0
All New X-Men Trade Paperback Volume 6 Ultimate Adventure
Astonishing Ant-Man #2
Black Knight #1
Captain America Sam Wilson #3
Captain Marvel And Carol Corps Trade Paperback
Dark Tower Drawing Of Three Lady Of Shadows #3 (Mature Readers)
Extraordinary X-Men #2
Guardians Of Galaxy Trade Paperback Volume 4 Original Sin
Guardians Of Knowhere Trade Paperback
Korvac Saga Trade Paperback Warzones
Writer: Dan Abnett Artist: Gerardo Sandoval & Various Cover Artist: Otto Schmidt
The Guardians come face-to-face with the 21st-century Guardians of the Galaxy! Stranded in the present, the 31st-century Guardians finally locate the anomaly that’s ripping the timestream apart. But preventing it is something else altogether! Then, after the incursions end and Battleworld is formed, Michael Korvac governs the Forest Hills – but his domain is threatened by chaotic forces from beyond the Wall, and a dark madness spreading through the population. Korvac’s loyal Guardians must find the source of the evil before it corrupts the new world they live on! When Korvac’s rival the Wonder Man moves against him, deploying his Avengers in an effort to seize power, only the Guardians stand in the way of this ruthless power play – and a terrible, world-shattering secret will be discovered. Collecting GUARDIANS 3000 #6-8 and KORVAC SAGA #1-4.
Marvel Universe Avengers Assemble Season Two #13
Marvel Zombies Trade Paperback Battleworld
Writer: Simon Spurrier, Robert Kirkman Artist: Sean Phillips, Kev Walker Cover Artist: Ken Lashley
Elsa Bloodstone is stationed on the Wall, tasked with keeping Battleworld’s zombie hordes contained. Elsa thinks often of her deceased father, Ulysses Bloodstone – how all his lessons gave her the skills to fight, but the love he didn’t give is indirectly what landed her on the Wall to begin with. When Elsa spots a human child caught in the zombieverse, she decides to rescue the girl – and now, stranded in the Deadlands with this mysterious child and stalked by a merciless hunter, Elsa must traverse the zombie-ridden landscape and escape. But haunted by ghosts from her past – including visions of her stern father – Elsa realizes it may not be the zombies she fears. And she’s about to learn that the child is not what she claims to be. Collecting MARVEL ZOMBIES (2015) #1-4 and MARVEL ZOMBIES (2006) #1.
Mighty Thor #1
Ms Marvel #1
Ms Marvel Trade Paperback Volume 4 Last Days
New Avengers #3
Writer: Al Ewing Artist/ Cover Artist: Gerardo Sandoval
• Avengers Island — under attack from outer space!
• Who are the Knights Of The Infinite? What do they want with Wiccan and Hulkling? And how far will the New Avengers go to stop them?
• Meanwhile, Songbird uncovers evidence of a traitor on the team…
Secret Wars 2099 Trade Paperback
Writer: Peter David Artist: Will Sliney Cover Artist: Dave Rapoza
Travel to the Battleworld domain of 2099 and see the future in a whole new light. Introducing the Avengers 2099! Can the ideal of Earth’s Mightiest Heroes survive in a world where megacorporations rule with an iron fist? Find out as the 2099 Avengers come face-to-face with a tremendous beast who’s no stranger to the team! (You won’t like him when he’s angry.) Then, the Defenders of 2099 square off against the Avengers! When corporations control super heroes, what differences could have driven the Defenders to stand against Earth’s Mightiest Heroes? To find out, the Avengers take on Alchemax – and Miguel Stone bears his talons for the first time! And even as Captain America discovers the truth about her own dual identity, an ancient evil appears, intent on destroying the 2099 Avengers! Collecting SECRET WARS 2099 #1-5.
Secret Wars Too #1
Silver Surfer Epic Collection Trade Paperback Freedom
Star Wars #12
Star Wars Trade Paperback Journey To Sw Force Awakens Shatter Empire
Star Wars Vader Down #1 Vdwn
Uncanny Avengers Annual #1
Writer: James Robinson Artist: Marc Laming Cover Artist: Mike Deodato
• The only good Nazi is an undead Nazi…
• The Uncanny Avengers take on magic in this supernatural adventure!
• Featuring Deadpool! Doctor Voodoo! Agatha Harkness! And the Emerald Warlock makes his marvel debut!
Uncanny Inhumans #2
Other Publishers Comics And Graphic Novels
Adventure Time Fionna & Cake Card Wars #5 (Variant Covers)
Big Trouble In Little China #18
Writer: Fred Van Artist: Dan McDaid Cover Artist: Joe Eisma
Jack and the gang sneak into a sorcerers’ convention at a lavish casino to rescue Margo from Baba Yaga.
Black Cat Mystery #50 (Mature Readers)
Bloodshot Reborn #8 (Variant Covers)
Bobs Burgers Ongoing #5 Rare Wong Virgin Edition
Bodacious Space Pirates Abyss Of Hyperspace Graphic Novel Volume 2
Cops For Criminals #1
Dawn Vampirella #5 Rare Linsner Virgin Edition
Dean Koontz Frankenstein Storm Surge #2
Disney Rosa Duck Library Hard Cover Box Set Volume 3 & 4
Disney Rosa Duck Library Hard Cover Volume 4 Last Clan Mcduck
Double Take Super Pack #2 (Mature Readers)
Escape From New York #12
Evil Dead 2 Tales Of The Exmortis #1 Special Edition
F1rst Hero Fight For Your Life #4
Fairy Girls Graphic Novel Volume 1
Fairy Tail Masters Edition Trade Paperback Volume 1
Fathom Blue #5 (Variant Covers)
Furrever Friends: A Cat Named Haiku Anthology
Futurama Comics #77
Future Proof #8
Get Fuzzy Trade Paperback Clean Up On Aisle Stupid
Gft 2015 Robyn Hood Holiday Special (Mature Readers, Variant Covers)
Gft Wonderland #41 (Mature Readers, Variant Covers)
Giant Days #8
Giant Days Trade Paperback Volume 1
Gold Digger #226
Grumpy Cat #1 Haeser Hand Drawn Orig Art Edition
Hacktivist Vol 2 #5
Hero Hourly #1
Holy F*Cked #3 (Mature Readers)
James Bond Omnibus Trade Paperback Volume 1 New Printing
Jirni Vol 2 #4 (Variant Covers)
Junction True Graphic Novel
Lady Death (Ongoing) #25 Seattle VIP Cvr (Mature Readers)
Lady Death Apocalypse #2 Century Firestarter Cvr (Mature Readers)
Lady Death Apocalypse #3 CGC Numbered Edition Cvr (Mature Readers)
Lady Death Premiere Unveiled Cvr (Mature Readers)
Lady Mechanika Trade Paperback Volume 1 Mystery Of Mechanical Corpse
LCSD 2015 Wrath Of The Eternal Warrior #1
Looking For Group #8
Lumberjanes To Max Edition Hard Cover Volume 1
Masks 2 #8 (Variant Covers)
Mistry Pi #5
Moon Girl #5
New Construction 2 More Stories Graphic Novel
Night Of The Living Dead The Beginning Comp Box Set (Mature Readers)
Ooku Inner Chambers Graphic Novel Volume 11 (Mature Readers)
Our Expanding Universe Trade Paperback
Peanuts Every Sunday Hard Cover Volume 3 1961-1965
Project Nemesis #2 Reg Cvr Frank
Public Relations #3 (Mature Readers)
Puma Blues Complete Saga Hard Cover
Publisher: DOVER PUBLICATIONS
Writer: Stephen Murphy, Alan Moore Artist/ Cover Artist:Michael Zulli
Out of print for nearly 25 years and one of Rolling Stone’s Top 50 Non-Super Hero graphic novels of all time, The Puma Blues is a series of interrelated stories that visualize life at the turn of the 21st century as a world of mutated animals, in which a lone government agent investigates the truth behind environmental degradation. Written by Stephen Murphy, the most prolific Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles author of all-time, and illustrated by Michael Zulli, artist on The Sandman, this deluxe hardcover edition unveils the never-before-seen ending, includes a foreword by Dave Sim, an afterword by Stephen Bissette, and a new story by Alan Moore. “Intelligent and urgent mythology for the end of the millennium.” – Neil Gaiman
Quit Your Job And Other Stories Graphic Novel (Mature Readers)
Rachel Rising #37
Red Sonja Conan #1 Premium Aod Collectables Exc
Rick & Morty Trade Paperback Volume 1
Serving Supes #1
Shigeru Mizuki Hitler Trade Paperback (Mature Readers)
Simpsons Winter Wingding #10
Six #1 (Variant Covers)
Publisher: 451 MEDIA GROUP
Writer: George Pelecanos, Andrew Ewington Artist/ Cover Artist: Mack Chater
From master author George Pelecanos, (HBO’s The Wire, The Pacific, Treme), comes a searing tale of warfare at its worst and fighting soldiers at their best. When the wife of a former Marine buddy finds herself a target of a vicious Mexican cartel, she ends up turning to her husband’s old squad for help. Sergeant James McQuade and five former members of the Five-One Sand Scorpions find themselves outnumbered and outgunned against the most lethal and unpredictable enemy they ever went head-to-head with. It was someone else’s war but it was their fight. Just the way they like it.
Six Gun Gorilla Pen Ink #1
Writer: Simon Spurrier Artist/ Cover Artist: Jeff Stokely
What’s to Love: Calling all process junkies! If you’re as much a fan of the behind-the-scenes process of illustration as you are of the finished product, you will love this in-depth look at the making of the critically acclaimed Six-Gun Gorilla.
What It Is: This next installment of the Pen & Ink series collects Six-Gun Gorilla issues #1-2 in an oversized, 11″ x 17″ format that features Jeff Stokely’s inks alongside new commentary and creative insights from Stokely and writer Simon Spurrier.
Sonic The Hedgehog #278 Reg Cvr A Peppers
Spooks Graphic Novel Volume 5 Megan
Sunbeam Astronaut Graphic Novel (Mature Readers)
Terra Formars Graphic Novel Volume 9 (Mature Readers)
Tomboy #1 Ely Cvr (Mature Readers)
Tomboy #1 Main Cvr (Mature Readers)
Ultraman Graphic Novel Volume 2
Unity Deluxe Hard Cover Volume 1
Writer: Matt Kindt Artist: Doug Braithwaite & Various Cover Artist: Travel Foreman
At last, a deluxe oversized hardcover collecting the bestselling debut and first year of adventures of the Valiant Universe’s first-ever superteam! From their first explosive confrontations with X-O Manowar to their head-on assault on the alien strike-force known only as the Armor Hunters, the most dangerous and most ruthless team of heroes ever united comes together right here in this prestige-sized collection from New York Times bestselling writer Matt Kindt (THE VALIANT, NINJAK) and an all-star cast of artists including Doug Braithwaite (ARMOR HUNTERS), Cary Nord (Conan), CAFU (UNITY), and Stephen Segovia (Superior Carnage)!
To kill a king, he has created an army. The world’s most dangerous man, Toyo Harada, has been struck by the one thing he never thought possible – fear. Halfway across the globe, a new power threatens to topple modern civilization and, to preempt the cataclysm that is to come, Harada will unite the most lethal, most volatile, most unforgiving team the world has ever known – UNITY. Their mission: defeat the warrior king armed with the universe’s most powerful weapon. Kill X-O Manowar! Collecting UNITY #0-14 and HARBINGER: FAITH #0, this deluxe oversized hardcover comes packed with more than 20 pages of rarely seen art and extras, direct from the Valiant vaults.
Vampirella #1969 (Variant Covers)
Voltron From The Ashes #3
Welcome Back #3
Wes Craven Coming Of Rage #2 (Mature Readers)
Wes Craven Coming Of Rage #2 Ultra Rare Bloody Sky Lt
Will Eisner Spirit #1 Premium Aod Collectables Exc
Wrath Of The Eternal Warrior #1 (Variant Covers)
X-O Manowar #1 Dollar Debut Edition (New Printing)
Zen Hard Bounty #1
Comic Shop News #1483
DC Batman Auto Fig Mag #70 Batman Returns Movie Sub
Doctor Who Magazine #492
Judge Dredd Megazine #365
Little Shoppe Of Horrors #35
Star Trek Magazine 2016 Special
Star Wars Insider 2016 Special
Agatha H & Voice Of The Castle Girl Genius Novel Hard Cover
Collecting Childrens Books Art Memories Values Hard Cover
Dinomania Hard Cover Lost Art Winsor Mccay King Kong New York
Disney Princess Magical Pop Up World Hard Cover
Doctor Who Comp Hist Hard Cover Volume 4 1st Doctor Stories 1 & 2
Glamourama Pin Up Art Carlos Valenzuela Sc (Mature Readers)
Green Lama Crimson King Prose Novel
Michael Allred Conversations Hard Cover
Savage Art Of Bob Larkin Sc Vol 1
Thunderbirds Agents Technical Manual 50th Anniv Edition Hard Cover
Ult Guide Collectible Lego Sets Identification & Price Guide
Walking Dead Pop Up Book Hard Cover
Warhammer 40k Deathfire Trade Paperback
World Of Vikings Hard Cover
• You may also like to check out this year’s crop of annuals, which are available in all good bookshops now

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Optimality vs. variability: an example of multi-finger redundant tasks
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Two approaches to motor redundancy, optimization and the principle of abundance, seem incompatible. The former predicts a single, optimal solution for each task, while the latter assumes that families of equivalent solutions are used. We explored the two approaches using a four-finger pressing task with the requirement to produce certain combination of total normal force and a linear combination of normal forces that approximated the total moment of force in static conditions. In the first set of trials, many force–moment combinations were used. Principal component (PC) analysis showed that over 90% of finger force variance was accounted for by the first two PCs. The analytical inverse optimization (ANIO) approach was applied to these data resulting in quadratic cost functions with linear terms. Optimal solutions formed a hyperplane (“optimal plane”) in the four-dimensional finger force space. In the second set of trials, only four force–moment combinations were used with multiple repetitions. Finger force variance within each force–moment combination in the second set was analyzed within the uncontrolled manifold (UCM) hypothesis. Most finger force variance was confined to a hyperplane (the UCM) compatible with the required force–moment values. We conclude that there is no absolute optimal behavior, and the ANIO yields the best fit to a family of optimal solutions that differ across trials. The difference in the force-producing capabilities of the fingers and in their moment arms may lead to deviations of the “optimal plane” from the subspace orthogonal to the UCM. We suggest that the ANIO and UCM approaches may be complementary in the analysis of motor variability in redundant systems.
KeywordsHand Force Moment of force Uncontrolled manifold hypothesis Inverse optimization ANIO approach
The study was in part supported by NIH grants AG-018751, NS-035032, and AR-048563. We are grateful to Dr. Alexander Terekhov for his help at the early phases of this project.
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For us, that's how we feel about the Il Fornaio (1551 Ocean Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90401; 310/451-7800) across from the Santa Monica pier. Several times a month we meet with friends, try out as many dishes as we can, have a cocktail or two, drink a little wine, and share a dessert.
For two weeks at the start of each month, Il Fornaio has a Festa Regionale that features a different region of Italy.
During the Regionale, Il Fornaio offers a tasting menu with a sampling from the soup and antipasti menu, one from the pasta course, and a full sized portion from the meat and fish menu. The servings are large enough to be shared by two and the price is just under $30.00.
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MTV Networks Poland has signed an agreement with pay-TV provider Cyfrowy Polsat to include Comedy Central Poland as part of its Family package, expanding Comedy Central Poland’s reach to 6.3 million households.
The channel, which is aimed at viewers aged 16-49, airs a mix of international series and original Polish productions, including How I Met Your Mother, Scrubs, The King of Queens and 8 Simple Rules.
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Getting Into Grammar (Kindergarten Version)
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PPE and toilet paper shortages, air freight capacity crunches, blank sailings, last-mile delivery overloads, and supplier struggles (just to name a few!)—2020 was a year full of challenges within supply chain management. Many companies who relied on a single supplier (especially one in China) struggled, as did those who didn’t have the technology or the systems to give them up-to-the-minute insights across their supply chain.
As many professionals look back over the year’s events, a few key questions emerge:
- What have we learned from all of this?
- How can we apply it to our supply chains to make them more resilient to unexpected events in the future?
- In other words, knowing what we know now, how can we prevent massive disruptions to supply chains in the future?
While we don’t have all the answers—and a global event like the COVID-19 pandemic reminds us that we may never have all of them—we have a few key insights to share, after helping our customers respond to this pandemic. If you’re a supply chain professional interested in creating a more responsive supply chain that can quickly bounce back from global events, these seven areas are worthy of your consideration.
Lesson #1: Supplier Diversification Is Key
When the U.S. was in the throes of the trade war with China, many companies had already begun the process of locating new suppliers in order to minimize the impact of the dispute. The COVID-19 pandemic has only underscored the importance of maintaining relationships with multiple suppliers. If your company’s processes rely on raw materials or specialized components, it’s important to secure more than one source, ideally in different geographic regions. That way, an incident like a pandemic or a natural disaster is less likely to disrupt your supply chain.
One more idea to consider: Look locally, if possible. Grounding of passenger flights and increased online ordering from home-bound consumers created some capacity strains this year. If you’re able to find a local source for some of your components, you’ll be able to respond more easily to future events.
Lesson #2: Strong Relationships Are Still Key
Companies who maintained strong personal relationships with their suppliers—as opposed to being simply an order number in the queue—found themselves ahead of the curve when it came to responding to the impact of the pandemic. Although online ordering has made it significantly easier to get supplies from all over the world, it’s still important to take any chance you get to become a recognizable name and face with your suppliers. That way, if you need to negotiate terms—or beg, steal, or borrow a few necessary components during a time of strife—you’ll have a leg to stand on.
Lesson #3: Second- and Third-Tier Suppliers Matter
As we discussed in our article on sustainability, it can be challenging for companies to get full insight into their second and third-tier suppliers. However, the pandemic brought this issue to the forefront when shortages from these junior-tier suppliers directly affected many first-tier suppliers, who were unable to deliver promised components and supplies. For example, second and third-tier suppliers in Wuhan were unable to deliver when that region closed, creating serious challenges for companies who might not have even been aware that their components were ultimately sourced in the area.
It’s worth taking the time to fully map out your suppliers, including the junior-tier ones, especially when it comes to critical components. Only by understanding exactly where all your supplies come from will you be able to truly diversify—and mitigate future risk.
Lesson #4: Is It Time to Rethink Lean Models?
Many organizations have been operating under the principles of just in time (JIT) logistics, in which they maintain minimal raw materials, components, and inventory on hand. While this model keeps costs at a minimum, it also presents a significant risk if there’s a run on a particular item. Many companies experienced this first-hand during the pandemic and found themselves scrambling both to obtain supplies and to deliver finished products to meet spikes in demand.
While one catastrophic event surely isn’t just cause to throw out an entire logistics model, it might be time to consider more of a balance between just in time and just in case methodologies. That might mean keeping more supplies on hand and maintaining more inventory, both of which could allow companies more flexibility during future events. This could be especially important if you’re not able to diversify a couple of your suppliers. If certain components are all sourced in a single region, it might make sense to stock up.
Lesson #5: Data Insight & Transparency Are More Important Than Ever
The companies that were best able to respond to the COVID-19 logistics disruptions were the ones who had clear visibility into every aspect of their supply chains. Some had previously made big investments in technology that made this possible. Others got creative and put together “war rooms” that brought together various systems and experts to give as much instant clarity and insight as possible to decision-makers.
The lesson here? If you’ve been delaying on investments in technology that would improve your visibility into your supply chain, now might be the time to make them. Companies that are able to understand patterns, spot trends, plan, and solve problems in the moment are going to have an edge going forward.
Procter & Gamble saw this lesson in action during Hurricane Sandy in 2012 when the storm disrupted operations at a factory producing over 90% of its perfumes. The company had previously invested in a cloud-based system that delivered real-time information on production and external demand. The insights they gleaned from that data helped them keep that factory’s downtime to a minimum. It also played a key role in creating contingency plans and relocating inventory to mitigate the impact of Hurricane Irma’s landfall in Florida in 2017.
Now, having the data is one thing, but you also need the experts and the decision-makers to interpret it, so that brings us to our next 2020 insight.
Lesson #6: It Might Be Time to Upgrade Your Supply Chain Talent Bench
Some organizations treat supply chain management and procurement as an afterthought, something that gets tacked on to someone else’s job description. Other organizations take the time to seek out and hire supply chain professionals with training and experience, ones who can bring significant expertise to their roles. These organizations will be much better positioned for future disruptions, since they’ll have a real pro in their war rooms, helping leaders make the right decisions in the moment.
However, if your organization falls into the former category, it might be time to upgrade your talent bench. Find a supply chain expert who can help you not just manage but also optimize your supply chain—and implement some of these lessons to create a resilient and responsive operation that can flex when the unexpected happens.
You also might want to consider adding another relationship to your roster.
Lesson #7: Relationships with 3PLs and Freight Forwarders Will Remain Key
With the grounding of the majority of passenger flights this year, the prices for air cargo skyrocketed, making it untenable for a number of businesses that previously relied on this mode. As a result, many organizations looked to other modes, including ocean freight.
However, given the difference in transit times, these switches involved more than just a simple mode swap. Instead, many organizations realized they needed to re-think their inventory and supply strategies on a larger scale. Some found themselves placing larger orders less frequently while shipping a short-term supply via air freight to keep operations moving.
Having a trusted 3PL or freight forwarder on your side will help you make these switches more easily. This is especially true in an environment like the one we saw in 2020, where pricing, flight schedules, and sail dates shifted frequently. A forwarder or 3PL can help you stay on top of these changes and shift cargo to other, more practical modes—quickly.
Lesson #8: Risk Management Is More Important Than Ever
In some ways, the name of the game for supply chain management has been “efficiency.” Many organizations have successfully lowered their costs, run lean, and seen a boost in their bottom lines as a result. Given the events of 2020, it might be time to temper that focus with some risk management strategies. Although things like maintaining a larger stockpile of supplies and inventory—and seeking out relationships with other suppliers who may not be as cost-effective as your preferred supplier—may cost the organization in the short-term, the long-term benefits may outweigh that investment.
In other words, is it time to start shifting the focus of supply chain management from efficiency toward risk management? Of course, the answer will be different for every company. However, it’s a question worthy of asking within most organizations, so that the next time an event with global implications rolls around, your supply chain will be ready to respond.
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Good Claire? Paul Begg gave a sensational talk accompanied by clips from the two hour documentary on Jack the Ripper he is making for The History Channnel and Channel Five.Just seeking a glimpse of Jake"s "reconstructions" of Mitre Square and Hanbury Street back yard was amazing enough but the fact the Whitechapel of 1888 is to be reproduced accurately for the film , street by street ,building by building through Jake"s use of 1887 Fire Insurance maps and other such maps is quite a dazzlingly brilliant project and the snatches of dialogue between Martha Tabram and Pearly Poll was priceless in the way it captured these women who were on their uppers ,lets face it and homeless but nevertheless like Polly and Kate resilient and ready with a Cockney quip.More later!
It was an extraordinary event and Liza raised a fortune for the charity in aid of children with leukaemia, that the late ,much missed ,Jeremy Beadle initiated and supported.
I went by car to the WS Society on Saturday and got lost following a diversion down to Wapping by mistake.But it was just fantastic because the night was wild with a high tide and the rain sleeting down when I passed a row of old houses,near the river ,which were painted in bright colours and all about 300 years old and looking just like those in the book by PD James ,"The Maul and The Pear Tree", telling the story of the Radcliffe Highway murders ----and I was right-I couldnt believe my eyes when I looked to my left as I got near the cross roads and saw "Cannon Street" and recognised the tower of Hawksmoor"s beautiful,17th century spooky old St George"s- in- the- East Church!Wow was it seriously worthwhile getting lost!There I was on Ratcliffe Highway with the ancient warehouses lining either side of Wapping Lane[then Old Gravel Lane]the lane made famous during the murders, then Gravel Lane all leading to the river.Then I passed Artichoke Hill where the murders happened and where Marr"s shop had stood!
Andy and I tried to go back on Sunday but were forced back by the huge crowds coming from Stanford Bridge after the match between Chelsea and Arsenal----Andy was too chuffed by Chelsea winning to be disappointed at having to turn back but he did want to see the famous church and Gravel Lane!

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Moving Beyond the Danger of Comparison
“I’ll never be able to write like that.”
“If my church had the resources that church had then we’d be set.”
“I sure wish God had given me the musical talent he has.”
“What I would give to have as many church members as him.”
Admit it, you've had thoughts just like this. Probably more than once. Maybe even today.
We’re all prone to compare ourselves to those around us. As a writer, pastor, and musician I’m constantly wondering how I stack up next to others out there doing similar things. Do people like me as much or more than others?
Comparison is dangerous. Give yourself enough time comparing your meager efforts in life and you’ll begin to realize just how awful you really are.
Comparison is dangerous for what is does to you, underneath the surface. It wages a war against your morale and puts you into a submission that forces stagnation.
But comparison also tarnishes the Creator God who created you in His image. Consider Brennan Manning’s tough words:
“Any attempt to measure the value of our lives by comparison and contrast to others belittles our gifts and dishonors God by our ungratefulness” (pg. 144, Ruthless Trust).
None of us want to dishonor the God who created us. None of us want to remain stagnant by comparing ourselves to others. Yet we do it. Over and over again.
Having struggled mightily with this over the past year, I’ve yet to rid my life of comparison, but I have been able to overcome it much more often.
Rather than being stuck in the prison of comparison that damages my self-worth and dishonors God, I’ve allowed 2 principles to move me past the danger of comparison.
1. Speak Truth to Yourself
If it sounds simple, that’s because it is. In comparison to others, what is lost is the truth about how God sees you and how He has gifted you.
Every morning I spend the first 15 to 45 minutes in prayer, meditation, and reading. I always end the time by reciting this short and simple prayer of truth:
*You are not defined by what you do. You are defined by who you are. You are a son of the King.”
Comparison sums up our lives by what we’ve done in the past rather than looking to the future, and it certainly doesn’t take stock of where our identity should be placed.
Mere words or the recitation of a short prayer won’t have a short term effect, but they could very well by the launching point for you.
It’s often the smallest, incremental shift that leads to the most significant change in our lives.
2. Discover and Develop Your Gifts
Comparison brings us down because we’re trying to imput someone else’s gifts into our lives. God didn’t create us that way.
We weren’t created in order to try to become like someone else. We were created to discover how God uniquely made us and to live out this creation. But discovering is not the end game. We all know someone who has incredible gifts and talents but squanders it all away by not developing what they’ve discovered.
This is where the help and influence of others come in. I’ve yet to discover a gift of mine without the influence of another person who helped me see what I could not.
You cannot simply know your gifts, you must understand them.
We can know our gifts through textbooks but we must develop them, by living them out, to truly understand them. Through our engagement of relationship with God and others we can continue living out the creation within us.
God asks one thing of you: Be who you are created to be.
As the old saying goes, “Be who you is, cause if you ain’t who you is, you is who you ain’t.”
Written by Tyler Braun


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Leaders tend to coach and mentor their “own,” and here’s the human impulse that drives it: Even those who believe that diversity improves creativity, problem solving, and decision making naturally invest in and advocate for the development of the subordinates who are most like them. They see less experienced versions of themselves in these folks, and so they’re inclined to believe in their potential — they want to nurture it. Of course, this also means that growth and advancement opportunities go disproportionately to those who belong to the demographic or social group that’s already in power. That’s what I’ve often observed in my leadership experience, and research confirms that this happens in organizations.
Telling our protégés that diversity matters won’t change a thing. We must demonstrate our commitment to it by deliberately mentoring people who aren’t like us. Otherwise, we do what’s comfortable, and we risk saying with our actions that we care about cultivating the talents of a homogeneous few. That’s the example we end up setting, the culture we end up building.
We may also overlook specific developmental needs on our teams, despite our best intentions, because it can be tough for people from minority demographic and social groups to speak up and voice their concerns. As an Army officer who has trained many diverse groups of recruits, soldiers, and staffers, I’ve always cared deeply about helping all kinds of people reach their potential. But it took me years to understand this basic dynamic: Those who look less like me might find it hard to share their concerns with me or ask for help. They might feel uncomfortable raising their hand if they aren’t sure I will identify with them. And it’s on me, as the leader, to help close that gap.
I’m reminded of one captain I recently mentored. This was a smart, high-performing officer who nonetheless felt invisible to the leaders in his organization. He thought he was being overlooked for opportunities because of his religion. Though I didn’t agree with his perception of how others viewed him, I understood why he felt that way — and talking with him made me see some of the complexities of social acceptance and integration. He had approached me for mentoring because I treated people from diverse backgrounds with respect and kindness, but he was still a bit skeptical about how much I could help him. Through many relaxed, exploratory conversations, I helped him examine his own thinking and behavior, assess the organization’s culture, and identify which jobs he could volunteer for to build the credibility and confidence he needed to succeed in that culture.
At first, he held fast to his negative assumptions about how leaders saw him. But after volunteering for some tough assignments — and receiving superior performance evaluations — he confronted his own unconscious biases, and his confidence grew. He realized he wasn’t as invisible as he had initially assumed. Leaders in senior roles took notice of his initiative and desire to develop, and now that he was communicating more freely and comfortably with them, they better understood what he had to offer and what his career ambitions were. They, in turn, coached him further on management and leadership skills. This captain went on to receive multiple prestigious assignments and continued to excel not just because of his expanded skill set, but also because several leaders in his organization were investing in him and advocating for him. They might have missed out on his talents and contributions if they hadn’t made a focused effort to mentor a promising high potential who didn’t fit the dominant social profile. And I would have missed out on an enriching relationship — one that deepened my understanding of the challenges in diverse groups.
That brings me to my last point: Mentoring across social and demographic lines is good for the mentor, as well. It has made me a more empathic, emotionally intelligent leader. I’ve become better at spotting potential outside the usual mold — and better at understanding the obstacles people face when they aren’t part of the dominant group. And that makes it a little easier for the next person to get leaders’ attention and support.

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During the Nerd HQ Badass Women Mystery panel, the audience was treated to some big laughs due in part to Yvette Nicole Brown’s concern for Oprah’s California garden (she really hopes that Oprah is able to keep the weeds at bay), as well the overall chemistry among a diverse group of comedienne’s, actresses and singers. The panelists also gave some heartfelt advice on dealing with trolls on social media and dealing the lack of diversity in entertainment. Then at the end, Zachary Levi expressed his gratitude for the attendees that bought tickets which for each talk helps fund 16 surgeries for Operation Smile. You can watch the panel in its entirety below.
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Late spring and early summer bless us with some of our most beloved flowers-- hydrangeas. These shrubs look rather ordinary most of the year but transform into a magnificent profusion of color that makes our gardens glorious.
Wendy White has a backyard full of these classic beauties. Every year, clusters of pink, purple, blue, chartreuse, and white blooms grace her garden, causing woody stems to arch and strain as they try to support the many heavy flowers.
Wendy shows off a giant bloom from 'Hamburg,' one of her favorite selections.
The walking trail she started many years ago directed Wendy down a different path and led her to a gardening adventure. Beautiful hydrangeas prosper under her watchful eyes and nurturing hands. Her backyard getaway is a peaceful retreat where she can be alone and get away from it all. She feels very close to God in her garden, where each day she's able to witness his little miracles as they grow and bloom.
Wendy's Rooting Tips
Cut a 12- to 15-inch piece off a non-blooming branch in July or August. Cut the clipped stem in two or three pieces, making sure that each section has at least two nodes that can be placed into the potting soil. Strip the foliage, except for the top few leaves of each cutting. If the top leaves are large, cut them in half to reduce water loss through foliage.
Wendy's Rooting Tips: Tip 2
Pour rooting compound onto a stripped leaf or into a small container, and dip the bottom end of the cutting into the compound. (Do not dip stems back into the jar of rooting compound, because this could contaminate it.)
Wendy's Rooting Tips: Tip 3
Push the cutting into a 4-inch container filled with potting soil, burying two leaf nodes under the soil.
Wendy's Rooting Tips: Tips 4 & 5
Tip 5: Set the plant out in a shady location, and keep the soil moist. Leave the cutting in the pot for a year or two to establish a fibrous root system. Some of the more vigorous selections will be ready in a year, while slower growers will take two.
Wendy's Rooting Tips: Tip 6
Your cutting can be left outside during autumn, when falling leaves will lightly cover it, providing insulation in cool weather. During winter, bring the cutting inside the garden shed or garage if temperatures dip into the low teens.
From Trail to Garden
Wendy hasn't always been a gardener. But, as her children grew up, she began to tinker in the backyard. The large, steep, poison ivy-covered area offered a challenge. At first, she just wanted to carve pathways up and across the hillside so she could walk around the house for exercise.
To enhance the walking paths, she set out a few plants, and a garden was born. She says that after a few years of working with different kinds of shrubs, perennials, and annuals, the hydrangeas spoke to her, and she wanted more. Today, Wendy has more than 100 different selections. She learns about each one as it grows. It's hard for her to pick a favorite because they are all special, but she really likes 'Hamburg' and 'Veitchii' French hydrangeas ( Hydrangea macrophylla) and says they perform extremely well in her garden.
Location, Location, Location
Wendy and her husband, Bew, have an extremely hilly lot that's covered in large trees. A mixture of pines and hardwoods creates high shade, allowing just enough filtered light to sift through the branches.
Each year, Wendy removes low limbs to make sure the garden doesn't get too shady. She says the hydrangeas that get more sun bloom better but tend to become stressed by the summer heat and need more water. They seem to do best when they receive morning light but are shaded from the hot western sun. The backyard has dappled light, fertile, well-drained soil, and a willing gardener, so it's the ideal spot for a hydrangea garden.
Get a Good Start With Small Things
Wendy likes to set out young plants. Many of the hydrangeas she sets out come from mail-order nurseries, so the plants are little when they arrive. She also plants small cuttings that she has rooted. The smaller plants seem to be easier to establish. She does most of the work in the garden herself and doesn't want to haul big plants up the hillside. To ensure that each one gets a good start, she mixes peat and manure with the soil surrounding the root-balls.
In early spring, she top-dresses her plants with a granular 10-10-10 fertilizer. Wendy has a sprinkler system she uses when necessary. The hydrangeas let her know when they're dry. If they wilt in the afternoon, they are usually okay, but if they're flagging early in the morning, they need a drink.
Many Color Tricks
Wendy doesn't try to manipulate the colors of her French hydrangeas. She lets them do what they want. If you want to change or intensify their colors, try these tricks. For blue hydrangeas, dissolve 1 tablespoon of aluminum sulfate in a gallon of water, and drench the soil around the base of plants in March, April, and May. For pink hydrangeas, dissolve 1 tablespoon of hydrated lime in a gallon of water, and soak the roots in April and May. Avoid getting the lime mix on foliage.
If you want white hydrangeas, plant selections such as 'Annabelle' smooth hydrangea ( H. arborescens 'Annabelle'), 'Snowflake' oakleaf hydrangea ( H. quercifolia 'Snowflake'), 'Tardiva' ( H. paniculata 'Tardiva'), or 'Le Cygne' French hydrangea ( H. macrophylla 'Le Cygne').
This article is from the May 2005 issue of Southern Living.

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Sunday, March 23, 2014
Preeetty much done with the BG, Certainly I will have to blend the main character with the groundplane, but that should be fairly quick. Most of this image will be blocked by portraits and such, but I figure I'd take the time to practice some environment painting :)
Wednesday, March 19, 2014
Phew, finally done with all the preliminary work, and I can start to paint. Up to this point it's mainly big soft airbrush and selections, no real painting. I'll do a proper step by step once I'm finished and assuming I feel somewhat happy with the result. And yeah, I know, his hind-leg is fucked up, I'll fix it soon...

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In light of yesterday's Yahoo password breach and new news now that NVIDIA and Phandroid forums have been hacked too, you might want to check Should I Change My Password? just to be on the safe side. The site checks your email against any recent hack.
We've mentioned Should I Change My Password? last year, but since then the site has added a new feature that emails you when there are new security breaches so you can check again.
Avalanche Technology Group, which runs the site, state they do not record your email address unless you select to be notified about new compromises and in those cases, the email is stored with MailChimp and never sold or shared (see their FAQs here).
They have a long list of sources for the hacked databases, including compromises that haven't been covered in the media.


Second meeting on Palm Springs homeless navigation center brings more resistance, some acceptance
During a heated March 3 public meeting about Palm Springs' plan to locate a homeless navigation center in north Palm Springs, many attendees said they were frustrated with the structure of the meeting and asked for an opportunity to speak in an open forum.
On Tuesday, the city held a second meeting where it gave the public a microphone to do just that, with 20 people speaking at the podium, raising a variety of questions and concerns about the proposed center.
While nearly all of the speakers expressed some degree of concern about the city's current plans for the center, a divide became apparent among the speakers.
Some said they accept — often begrudgingly — that the center will be built and said they are focusing efforts on pushing the city to take their concerns into account as they move forward.
Others, however, asked the city to reconsider its plan and said they would continue to fight it if the city did move forward, with some even suggesting they would file a lawsuit to stop the city from building the center.
In January, the city purchased a 3.64-acre site at 3589 McCarthy Road for $5.9 million to convert into a homeless navigation center. That purchase came after the city council voted to direct the city to buy the site. Plans call for the center to include about 50 or 60 temporary shelter beds and 80 units of temporary housing, as well as a variety of services aimed at helping those experiencing homelessness transition into permanent housing and employment.
'You can't even keep trouble down on the north end'
Schezelle Brumfield was among the residents hoping that the city could still be convinced to reconsider locating the center on McCarthy Road.
She said she purchased a condo in the Palm Springs Villas II gated community located to the west of the center and was concerned about the crime a center could bring to her area, which she said already has security issues.
"If someone should come over from that center that you say is going to have security, will I have any protection? I don't think so..." she said. "Would you make the decision to have this next door to you, your mother, your children?"
She then asked the to council to put the center in another location.
"I know if I were you and I were a privileged man or woman and I was thinking about all the things I've already done to this community, I wouldn't want to do anything to endanger them or harm them," she said.
City resident Bruce Juenger said he is concerned both that the center seemed to be "a done deal" and about the proposed location. He also said he considers it an insult that the city decided to put the center near the Desert Highland Gateway Estates neighborhood, and that it "will negatively impact a population that has been negatively impacted for far too long."
Desert Highland Gateway Estates is a majority Black neighborhood located near to the proposed site. Many of the neighborhood's residents moved there after they were forcefully evicted from tribe-owned land in downtown Palm Springs known as Section 14.
However, he said his biggest issue is with how the city handled the decision-making process leading up to the city council vote on whether to purchase the site. He feels the city rushed that council vote and left residents in the dark about the proposal to locate the center near their neighborhoods until the decision had already been made to move forward.
"What I suggest is that this city council and any future city council and the city manager and city staff, on any future project that you want to propose, put some transparency out there and put some public relations information out about what you are thinking and talking about doing so they have a chance to be aware of it and investigate it and make their comments known before the last minute when its on the agenda as a voting item and really too late for them to do anything about it," he said.
Willie Moore said he has lived on the north side of Palm Springs since 1949 and feels Black residents of the community like him have always been second-class citizens.
He said he is concerned about the current high crime rate in Desert Highland Gateway Estates. The neighborhood has already seen two homicides this year.
"You can't even keep trouble down on the north end," he said. "How are you going to do it with all these homeless people if you can't even do it now. There's killings and all kinds of stuff, you can't even control that."
'There is no way to do what everybody would like us to do'
Palm Springs City Manager Justin Clifton said he understands why there is frustration. But there is no way to do what everyone wants us to do, he said.
"When it comes to working in local government, just about every decision you make, somebody says 'I asked you to make a different decision,'" he said. "There is a way to listen to everybody but there is no way to do what everybody would like us to do... Our goal is to accommodate as many of those voices as possible. We can't accommodate them all in every instance but that doesn't mean we aren't here to listen and to do our best to do so."
Ragda Zacharia, who also lives in a complex near the proposed navigation center site, asked whether the city would consider writing a contract that would commit the city to closing the center if residents "experience all the problems we are all saying we don't want."
Clifton said that he did not think there would be a contract written that way, but said he thinks it would be a good idea for the city to work with interested residents to establish "some good before-and-after metrics" to determine if the center is resulting in negative impacts.
"If we see those [impacts] start to materialize, the general commitment that I can make is that on the administrative side we're going to use that as an opportunity to figure out what else we can do... if there's security issues, perhaps it's adding security, if there's trash issues it's to get it cleaned up," he said.
During the meeting, attendees were able to add their name to a list if they were interested in joining a resident advisory group that will offer input into the center.
"The vision with that group is to kind of help guide us through the beginning, middle and end stages of developing this navigation center..," he said. "If concerns get expressed that group can help oversee the process of addressing those concerns and also be eyes, ears and a voice for members of the community."
A consultant hired by the city to help run the city said the city will also announce the date of a third community meeting, which she said will likely be held virtually after the city received a request for a virtual meeting.
Paul Albani-Burgio covers breaking news and the City of Palm Springs. Follow him on Twitter at @albaniburgiop and via email at firstname.lastname@example.org.


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Sahabat Alam Malaysia (SAM) urges the Terengganu State Government and local authorities to review plans for issuance of license for bauxite mining because the mining has potential to cause adverse impacts to the environment and harm the lives of the people in the State.
SAM commented on a report in a local newspaper (Sinar Harian: 23 November 2015) which states that the government is willing to consider license application for bauxite mining in Terengganu because it could generate revenue for the state since the current market price of bauxite is very high.
SAM stressed that the Terengganu state government should not be thinking about generating income for the state through bauxite mining activities. Rather, the State must consider the welfare of the people, in terms of public health and the environment.
The State Government and the Authorities should take note of the ongoing pollution from bauxite mining operations in the State of Pahang. How will the Terengganu government address potential pollution problems such as those encountered in Pahang?
Objections have been made by residents in the affected areas in Pahang but the authorities seem to disregard this issue, as though there are no adverse effects on the environment and not concerned about the health problems that will occur, including among vulnerable groups such as children and senior citizens.
SAM is concerned that if the problem is not curbed now, it will be arduous later and most likely the mining activities will become rampant and uncontrolled.
Hence SAM urges the Terengganu State Government not to issue licenses to mine bauxite in the State and step up enforcement to curb illegal mining.


News We’re Watching: Cancer Screening Partnership, New Abbott Electrophysiology Head, V-Champs AI Challenge
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You are browsing the archive for Hydrology Archives - Page 2 of 5 - GeoSpace.
16 November 2017
Groundwater recharge in the Western U.S. will change as the climate warms–the dry southern regions will have less and the northern regions will have more, according to new research.
16 October 2017
Scientists at the University of Utah report that small seismic signals emanating from lakes can aid science. As a record of wave motion in a lake, they can reveal when a lake freezes over and when it thaws. And as a small, constant source of seismic energy in the surrounding earth, lake microseisms can shine a light on the geology surrounding a lake.
In a recent study, scientists explored the reasons behind the existence of the Indian Ocean Geoid Low, a point of low gravity found just south of the Indian peninsula.
7 September 2017
A growing number of wildfire-burned areas throughout the western United States are expected to increase soil erosion rates within watersheds, causing more sediment to be present in downstream rivers and reservoirs, according to a new study.
17 May 2017
A new study from researchers at UCLA and the University of Houston reveals estimates of significant groundwater loss in California’s Central Valley during the recent drought and sparks questions of sustainability for the important agricultural area.
10 February 2017
A team of scientists led by postdoctoral researcher Takatoshi Sakazaki, from the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa’s International Pacific Research Center (IPRC), has analyzed satellite-based observations and computer model simulations of tropical rainfall variation throughout the day in an effort to determine the root cause of the temporal patterns. Their results, accepted for publication in Geophysical Research Letters, a journal of the American Geophysical Union, show that daily tropical rainfall distribution is significantly shaped by heating of the upper atmosphere.
6 February 2017
Urban plants offer city dwellers many benefits, such as improved health and decreased crime and pollution. And now we have even more reason to green our cities. A new study from the Water Sustainability and Climate project at the University of Wisconsin-Madison indicates that adding more greenery to the urban landscape could help urban vegetation cope better with the summer heat and a warming climate. In other words, the more plants in a city, the merrier they all are.
15 December 2016
Researchers have discovered a large concentration of sediment deposits at the end of Monterey Canyon, an underwater chasm beneath Monterey Bay, California. The sediment deposits are relatively young and may be more likely to catalyze underwater landslides than other sections of the canyon, according to the researchers who presented their discovery at the 2016 American Geophysical Union Fall Meeting.
11 October 2016
Large precipitation events that occur about every 10 years are a critical source of recharge for replenishing groundwater resources, according to a new study. Groundwater is a vital source of water in the western United States and will be increasingly important with continued population growth and climate variability. Understanding the role of these large recharge events in replenishing aquifers and sustaining water supplies is crucial for long-term groundwater management.
4 August 2016
Earlier snowmelt periods associated with a warming climate may hinder subalpine forest regulation of atmospheric carbon dioxide.


Please join the City of Elk River in congratulating Wayne Becklin, for his recent recognition as Volunteer of the Month. Mayor John Dietz, who established this award program, selected Wayne for his commitment to bettering the community.
Wayne has managed the Elk River deer hunt program since its inception in 2015 and has also been a dedicated park volunteer at Woodland Trails Regional Park since it was introduced to the city’s park system. Wayne assisted with putting up signage, maintaining trails, litter clean up, and illegal deer stand removal at several other city parks as well. In addition, he serves as Shotgun Chair for Elk River Sportsman’s Club and has given much of his time as a volunteer coach for the Elk River Youth Hockey Association and Three Rivers Soccer Association over the years.
Thank you, Wayne Becklin! It’s people like you that make Elk River a better place to live, work and play!
Each month Mayor Dietz recognizes individuals for their outstanding volunteer efforts. Learn more about award eligibility and submit a nomination form by visiting ElkRiverMN.gov/VolunteerRecognition.


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Spring races are hard to get ready for when winter weather impacts your training, but implementing some of these tips can help bridge the gap:
1. Use Layers Intuitively – When you layer up for colder weather, do so based on what you intend to remove once you get too warm (i.e. wear a long sleeved t-shirt over your windbreaker jacket, so once removed you still have protection.). This will keep you from the frustration of needing to slow your pace to take off, then put back on the necessary layers you need for protection, etc.
2. Eat Real Food – Eating a gel packet in freezing temperatures is not the most palatable, so winter is a great time of year to try real food running boosts like dehydrated fruit. In addition, cave dwelling during the colder months is an excellent time to brush up on your lifestyle cooking skills to fuel your runs by a solid whole foods diet void of processed foods.
3. Think about Traction – Slipping on slick terrain can inspire indoor treadmill running quickly, but outdoor solutions do exist. Purchase some traction devices that best fit your style and pace of running to keep you motivated and safe during winter.
4. Keep Feet Warm – Contrary to popular belief, keeping the feet warm is less about shoes, more about socks. Go for brands specifically designed to wick moisture away and avoid cotton. Use a running shoe that allows for the foot to be fully relaxed in the toe box so circulation does not impair proper blood flow to the feet.
5. Head, Hands, and Neck – Yes, the number one place for heat loss is your head, followed closely by your hands, but the neck also needs to be covered to keep your body warm. Try a neck gaiter or turtleneck.
6. Stay Motivated – Sign up for an early spring event helps to stay motivated to get out the door on blustery winter mornings.
7. Have a Plan B – Unexpected weather, alarm clocks mysteriously not going off, and failures in the buddy system all happen during winter a bit more than in the warmer months. Having backup workouts, even cross-training (or running on the dreaded treadmill at times) can keep you on track to meet your running goals.

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Cascadia 4X4 iKamper Skycamp Mini 2.0 Vehicle Solar System
Cascadia 4X4 iKamper RTT Solar Panel System
- 70 watts of energy on the roof of your iKamper Skycamp Mini 2.0 from solar panels that are only 3mm thick, meaning vehicle aerodynamics are not affected and the weight of the system is negligible.
- Durable marine-grade solar panel construction. The panels are made from 8 laminated layers consisting of a fiberglass backsheet and high tech polymers allowing them to stand up to harsh environmental conditions like rain/snow/ice/mud/rocks/sticks etc. High durability makes this panel perfect for an off-road vehicle.
- Optional Plug-and-play MPPT solar charge controller. This waterproof unit can be mounted outside and is highly resistant to heat and vibration. It automatically controls how much electricity reaches the battery and prevents overcharging. The charge controller has been pre-wired with fuses, terminals, and connectors to take out all of the guesswork in setting up the VSS System™.
- Factory-like appearance. The VSS System™ follows the contours and edges of the iKamper Skycamp Mini 2.0 roof perfectly giving it a seamless and sleek aesthetic.
- We add strips of 3M neoprene foam to the base of each panel. This high density foam acts as a thermal barrier to protect your RTT paint from damage and also aid in solar panel cooling.
- Final assembly and quality control is done at our Canadian production facility to ensure that every VSS System™ functions perfectly. At Cascadia 4x4 we stand behind the quality of our products.
HOW DOES IT MOUNT?
Each panel comes pre-mounted to the laser cut aluminum backsheet. Using the supplied carriage bolts, washer and nuts, you simply choose the orientation of the panels and bolt them onto the rack.
Some products may not have shipping available through the website and will require you to contact us for more details.


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Retirement Income Protection with Brian Crockett
You have been diligently saving for your retirement and are on track for a comfortable life in your post-working years. Do you have a plan for how to protect these hard-earned assets? Preserving your capital for retirement to give you the financial flexibility and confidence to live your life in a style to which you have become accustomed is critical. Fortunately, there are myriad tools, strategies, and wealth management specialists available to help guide you along the way.
This week we interviewed financial retirement specialist Brian Crockett, Senior Regional Vice President of Equitable. Brian discusses es common questions surrounding retirement and explains how we can utilize protection tools to assist with long-term wealth preservation. Watch the full interview below!
Interview Questions & Topics
1) Why do you think that typical investors lag or not trend as well as the market?
- “Getting in and out” at the wrong time
- Behavioral aspects; fear of temporary or permanent loss
- Poor decision making
2) Why do we find the first 5 years before retirement and the 5 years immediately into retirement so critical to people achieving, or not achieving their goals?
- “All roads lead to income”
- Most cannot afford to lose if the markets do not cooperate
- Catching a downturn in the right before retirement year can significantly impact retirement timelines and projected lifestyle budgeting
- Taking inventory is priority
- What do I have?
- When do I want to retire?
- What do I need to save to meet my goals?
3) What kind of tools or strategies mimic the attributes of the “Three-Legged Stool”?
- Three-Legged Stool: Pension, Social Security, and Personal Savings
- This concept of a reliable, consistent form of income is comforting
- Fewer companies are offering pensions and 401k matching
- Main tool:
- Annuity: offers lifetime income insurance for individuals and their spouses
4) Why are perceptions of annuities typically bad, and how can we utilize them in an effective manner?
- Like anything, there are good and bad forms of any wealth accumulation/protection vehicles
- Income is guaranteed every month
- Death benefits
- Downside risk protection
- Higher costs
- Early withdrawal fees
5) What are the experts saying these days is the “number” as it relates to retirement income?
- Wade Pfau, Director of Retirement Research for McLean Asset Management and Professor of Retirement Income at The American College, states the 4% general rule of thumb for income withdrawal in retirement has decreased to 2.4%
- Solutions are available to increase this number
While planning for retirement, a fully informed individual is in a better position to make the right decisions regarding their needs, goals, and objectives. No one tool will make a comprehensive ﬁnancial and retirement plan successful; it often requires a combination of various strategies, investments, and products. Work with your advisor to thoughtfully consider whether the beneﬁts of your retirement protection method is appropriate for your overall ﬁnancial plan.
Watch the full interview with Brian Crockett:
Be sure to check out our other educational interviews here.
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January 27, 2021
In 2019, more than half of the jet fuel consumed in the United States was consumed in California, Texas, Florida, New York, Illinois, and Georgia, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration’s (EIA) State Energy Data System. These states are home to many of the nation’s busiest airports and headquarters for many of the largest U.S. airlines. The six states are also among the most populous, accounting for about 40% of the U.S. population in 2019.
Between 2010 and 2019, consumption of jet fuel increased by 22% in the United States. Combined jet fuel consumption in the six states with the highest consumption grew faster than the national average, increasing by 25%; the rest of the United States, as a whole, increased by 18%. Hawaii and most states along the Pacific Coast have seen larger percentage increases in jet fuel consumption than the national average.
More jet fuel is consumed in California than in any other state (17% of the 2019 national total), and the state’s jet fuel consumption increased by 37% from 2010 to 2019. Jet fuel consumption in Washington increased by 52%, in Hawaii by 37%, and in Oregon by 35%. Alaska was the only Pacific Coast state where jet fuel consumption declined during that time period (20%).
EIA recently improved its method for estimating U.S. jet fuel consumption by state. The new method uses unpublished airport data from Airlines for America, published airline data from the U.S. Bureau of Transportation Statistics, and unpublished general aviation survey data from the Federal Aviation Administration. EIA applied this methodology to state-level jet fuel consumption estimates dating back to 2010; estimates before then were unchanged.
Principal contributor: Mickey Francis
Original source: EIA.gov


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Rebecca Taichman (The Scene, Orlando) will stage the play that officially opens Feb. 11 for a run through March 10. Lincoln Center Theater established LCT3 in 2008 to develop and produce the work of new artists and to cultivate new audiences.
Greenidge (Milk Like Sugar, Bossa Nova) authored that play that concerns an African-American family who may lose their home when an old deal comes back to haunt them.
Here's how it's billed: "When an upwardly mobile African-American couple wants to buy a home in an all-white neighborhood of 1950’s Boston, they pay a struggling Irish family to 'ghost-buy' a house on their behalf. Fifty years later, the Irish family wants 'their' house back. Moving across two eras, Luck of the Irish explores racial and social issues and the universal longing for home."
Blake (Joe Turner's Come and Gone, The Merchant of Venice, Hurt Village), Davis (Passing Strange, "Smash"), Eaves (Observe The Sons of Ulster, A Behanding in Spokane) and Hogan (Blood and Gifts, "M*A*S*H") are joined by Frank Harts (A Raisin in the Sun), Jenny O'Hara (The Odd Couple), Carra Patterson (Wit), Amanda Quaid (Equus, Cock) and Victor Williams (A Small Fire).
Greenidge's plays also include Bossa Nova, Rust, The Curious Walk of the Salamander, Sans-Culottes in the Promised Land, 103 Within the Veil and The Gibson Girl.
For tickets, visit LCT3.org. All tickets to LCT3 productions are $20.

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