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In the second Anthony novel due out in May (see Muse of Art, reviewed above), an elderly couple, Penn and Chandelle, rent an expensively furnished house in Philadelphia for a vacation getaway. It turns out that the building is not only luxurious but allows its inhabitants to travel through time and space by simply walking out the back door. The couple invite their wild granddaughter Llynn, 15, to help them explore the houses wonders. They are soon joined by Llynns obnoxious, bright cousin, Lloyd, 13, and his dog. Then the adventures really begin: saving damsels in Moscow and communicating with aliens are two of the highlights. Considering its jolly, familial tone, the novel contains a surprising, and occasionally disconcerting, amount of sexual tension. Overall, however, this is an intergenerational as well as intergalactic charmer, hallmarked by fast pacing, strong characterizations and skillful prose. (May) now publishing original and reprint trade paperbacks on paper (with the books also available online at www.pulpless.com.) Other original May Pulpless.Com titles include The Land Beyond Summer by Brad Linaweaver, Other States of Being by John DeChancie, Book of the Monk by D.K. Kirts, The Microbotic Menace by Victor Koman (the first in his new Captain Anger series) and The Robert Heinlein Interview and Other Heinleiniana by J. Neil Schulman.
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About the Author
New York Times-bestselling author Piers Anthony has written over one hundred books. His first fantasy, A Spell for Chameleon, won the August Derleth Fantasy Award for best novel in 1977, and commenced his acclaimed Xanth series.
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I was also not so easily convinced that the characters would figure out the puzzles so easily! The character development seemed mildly weak, they just weren't beleivable at times. Lloyd, the 13 year old is introduced as an obnoxious little punk, but within a matter of minutes it seems he grew into a wise adult. Llynn was a bit too stereotypical, even admitting that she looks for 'bad boys'. The type of girl that likes a bad boy usually doesn't know or admit that they do.
Also the book had an almost creepy sexual tension at times, as there was plenty of sexual tension not only between cousins, but also between adults and minors. A few times it just left me wondering "huh?!" There was even a bit of sexual tension between 15 year old Llynn and Grandpa!
While I felt some areas of the book left much to be desired, it was really the imaginative and mysterious qualities I was looking forward to, and it came through big time there. I've recently been on a kick looking for stories that deal with time travel, dreams, and other fantasy related subjects. The simple idea that a house has doors that can open to any city in the world is a fascinating concept, and it's those ideas that I enjoyed most about this book. I don't want to give too much away that you can't read on the back of the book, but Piers Anthony is a very creative dude with a wild imagination, so if you're a bit of a dreamer you may well enjoy the book even if you agree with my above criticisms.
Penn & Chandelle are grandparents of a wild teenage girl, so they rent a house where they could spend some time with their granddaughter. The house is quite unusual.
The backdoor opens up to different worlds, the house is conscious and stocks itself with stuff that Penn & Chandelle like. Everything from food, clothing, hobbies, interests, tv, internet, anything that they need and want.
There is a holographic window that changes setting, and the house can "travel" to different locations in the world.
Soon their wild granddaughter Lynn joins them, along with her cousin Lloyd and his dob Obsidian. Penn, Chandelle, Lynn, Lloyd & Obsidian are soon discovering the house's many secrets and mysteries...
What's the house for? What does it want from its occupants? Well I sure am not going to tell you, your going to have to read to find out. I really liked how Piers Anthony weaved the story. He doesn't give anything away and the house's purpose is revealed in the last pages.
This book is somewhat risque with sex references, its not dirty but its somewhat risque. Kinda like when movies have sexual jokes, references, etc. Like the cousin Lloyd is a little lustful for his cousin since he's almost a teenager but that is no excuse...and Lynn flashes him...if you know what I mean.
Later on they take in some strangers and there is this girl who is many years older, but she's definately an adult. Anyway this girl was looking for a job, she was lied to and then taken into white slavery, the house & the others eventually find her & help her escape.Read more ›
Since Chandelle is uneasy about being alone in the house or outside it, they arrange for Lynn's first cousin Lloyd and his Doberman Obsidian to stay with them. In the attic they find alien artifacts that allow them to understand any language and transmit a sound so if anyone goes missing it will be easy to find them. They keep finding out something new and vital about the house every day. The only questions left to answer are what is the purpose of the house and what does it want with them.
Adults and teens will definitely enjoy reading REALITY CHECK, a work that is pure entertainment. Readers will delight in solving the riddles of the house and empathize with the characters, as they stumble the hard way into learning the different facets of the house. Piers Anthony has written a work that is fresh, original and fascinating, but readers need to check their reality prior to entering the front page.


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Hans-Dieter Pötsch, Chairman of the Supervisory Board of Volkswagen Aktiengesellschaft: “Ferdinand Piëch has written automotive history – as a passionate manager, ingenious engineer, and a visionary entrepreneur. Since the 1960s, he has significantly shaped the development of the automobile, pushing forward the entire industry and above all Volkswagen, transforming the company into a global mobility group. Our company and its people owe Prof. Piëch a lot. With deep respect, we bow to his life’s work. We mourn with his family and relatives. And we will always keep him and his life’s work in honorable memory. ”
Dr. Herbert Diess, CEO of Volkswagen Aktiengesellschaft: “Ferdinand Piëch was bold, entrepreneurially consistent, and technically brilliant. As a young engineer, he has made Porsche a brand in racing through legendary vehicles such as the 917 and the Le Mans victory. Since 1972, he has brought Audi to the next technological level with innovations such as the quattro drive and the TDI engine, and has shaped Audi into a premium brand as CEO. Heading the Volkswagen Group, Ferdinand Piëch has advanced its internationalization, the integration of Bentley, Lamborghini and Bugatti into the Group, and has led our volume brands to international competitiveness through a consistent platform strategy. He integrated Scania and MAN into the Group, laying the foundation for a globally competitive commercial vehicle supplier. Technologically, he and his development teams have repeatedly gone beyond the limits of the feasible: from the first one-liter car in the world to the Bugatti Veyron with 1,001 hp. Above all, Ferdinand Piëch brought quality and perfection down to the last detail in the automotive industry, deeply anchoring it in the Volkswagen DNA. I look with gratitude and great respect at his life’s work.”
Prof. Dr. Carl H. Hahn on the death of Prof. Dr. Ferdinand Piëch
“I am very saddened by the death of Prof. Piëch. My thoughts are with his wife and his family. Even before the end of my term of office in 1992, Ferdinand Piëch had my unwavering support to become my successor as Chairman of the Board of Volkswagen. Like previously, when with my full support he was appointed head of AUDI AG. He led the Volkswagen Group into a new era. His unique work deserves great recognition. In Wolfsburg, in our region, and at the Volkswagen Group locations around the world, we mourn the loss of Ferdinand Piëch with his family. ”
Prof. Dr. Piëch began his career in 1972 at Audi AG. Since 1988, he was CEO of Audi AG, before taking over the position of CEO of Volkswagen Aktiengesellschaft in 1993. In 2002, Piëch was elected Chairman of the Supervisory Board of Volkswagen Aktiengesellschaft. In 2015, he resigned from his mandates in the Volkswagen Group.
In commemoration of Ferdinand Piëch, the flags are set to half-mast in various Volkswagen locations, including Wolfsburg and Dresden.
Porsche mourns the death of Ferdinand Piëch
Ferdinand Piëch, former Member of the Supervisory Board of Porsche AG, died on 25 August 2019 at the age of 82.
“The news of his death represents a very sad loss for us. Our thoughts are with Ferdinand Piëch’s family,” says Oliver Blume, Chairman of the Executive Board of Porsche AG. “His love of cars and his constant desire to drive forward technical progress will never be forgotten. Piëch was an automotive man through and through,” according to Blume: “We thank him for his passion and the courage with which he led Porsche to outstanding engineering achievements. Through strategic decisions, he laid the foundations for successful development of our company.”
The fascination for cars already ran in his blood as the grandson of design engineer Ferdinand Porsche. He began his professional career in Stuttgart-Zuffenhausen on 1 April 1963 as an employee in the engine testing department at Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche KG. After successful design of an oil cooler for the Type 904 race car and a 180 PS six-cylinder race engine, Piëch became head of the testing department in 1966. The legendary six-cylinder boxer engine of the Porsche 911 was developed to series maturity under his leadership. In 1968, Piëch was appointed Head of Development, before he assumed responsibility for the technology and external development areas in the Executive Board of Porsche KG in 1971.
Piëch placed particular importance on professionalisation of the Porsche motor racing department, which achieved countless motorsport successes under his leadership. He had the 917 race car designed in 1969, a car which is still today considered to be one of the most successful race cars ever. The first overall victory of the 917 in Le Mans in 1970 under his leadership represented the start of a new era for Porsche. Due to the transformation of Porsche KG into a stock corporation and the decision that operational management positions should no longer be occupied by family members, he left the company in 1972 like all other family representatives. Ferdinand Piëch joined Audi in the same year.
He remained associated with Porsche as a Member of the Supervisory Board from 1981 to 2015. In 1984, Vienna Technical University awarded him an honorary doctorate in technical sciences. In 1999, 132 car journalists and industry experts from 33 countries named him “Car Manager of the Century”.
Audi grieves for Ferdinand Piëch
- Prof. Dr. Ferdinand Piëch was with Audi for more than twenty years, most recently from 1988 to 1992 as Chairman of the Executive Board
- Audi CEO Bram Schot: „He united ingenuity with passion and perseverance”.
- Chairman of the General Works Council Peter Mosch: „He combined the technically possible and economically sensible with social responsibility”.
The Board of Management of AUDI AG expresses its sincere condolences to the family of Prof. Dr. Ferdinand Piëch on behalf of all employees. In commemoration in all plants worldwide the flag is set to half-mast. Piëch was a member of the brand with the Four Rings for more than twenty years, most recently as Chairman of the Board of Management for almost five years from 1988 to the end of 1992.


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Thyroid Surgery in Johnson City, TN
Diagnosing and Treating Conditions of the Thyroid
Thyroid surgery is a broad category that encompasses several different types of surgeries performed on the thyroid. There are many different conditions that can affect the thyroid and it’s important to get an accurate diagnosis before selecting a treatment option.
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Reasons for Thyroid Surgery
There are a few primary reasons for these types of surgeries such as a case of thyroid cancer or a goiter/nodule that is large enough to cause problematic symptoms. This goiter or nodule is typically treated using thyroid surgery if the patient experiences:
- Difficulty swallowing
- Compression of the trachea
- Displeasure at the unsightly size of the mass
- Other severe symptoms associated with related conditions of the thyroid such as Graves’ disease, a toxic nodule, or a toxic multi-nodular goiter
Naturally, the severity of the reason for thyroid surgery will be the biggest factor in determining which type of thyroid surgery to pursue for each individual.
Types of Thyroid Surgery
The type of thyroid surgery being performed will depend upon the particular patient and their thyroid condition. There are 4 common forms of thyroid surgery including:
Open Thyroid Biopsy
During a thyroid biopsy, a small sample of thyroid tissue is removed from the thyroid gland to be later examined for signs of cancer, infection, or other serious thyroid complications.
This procedure excises the thyroid isthmus. A thyroid isthmusectomy is not often performed, although it is an excellent method for preservation of the thyroid that may not be able to be attained with a thyroid lobectomy.
A hemithyroidectomy, more often known as a thyroid lobectomy, involves removing the half of the thyroid gland containing a nodule. A thyroid lobectomy may also be necessary in order to properly diagnose a thyroid condition if other biopsy methods are not satisfactory.
Total or Near-Total Thyroidectomy
With a near-total or total thyroidectomy, a majority of or the entire thyroid gland is removed. Most often, this surgery is performed if there is the presence of a large goiter, Graves’ disease, or thyroid cancer. Due to the huge loss of the thyroid gland, patients who undergo this procedure will need to remain on lifelong thyroid hormone replacement after surgery.
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A controversial book about a report into the reconstruction of the Nuku'alofa Central Business District in Tonga has been launched at AUT University.
The book’s author, Dr Teena Brown Pulu, is a lecturer at AUT and launched the book, ‘Shoot the Messenger’ at the Manukau Campus on Monday night.
Dr Brown Pulu was authorised to write a report by the Tongan Prime Minister on this reconstruction project in April 2011 but its release was later blocked with the report considered “inadequate and unreliable”.
However Dr Brown Pulu says she does not agree. She believes that the report’s findings not being made public were politically motivated.
“There was a set of assumptions made by the Prime Minister’s advisors that the Nuku’alofa reconstruction project had missing funds and overpriced and substandard buildings. After I had completed the research, the evidence gathered was to the contrary. The allegations made by government against the former administration and the construction companies working on the project were simply that; unsubstantiated allegations.”
The November 16, 2006 riots in Nuku'alofa, the central business district and capital of Tonga burned down 80 per cent of Tonga’s CBD. A year later the Tongan government signed a multimillion pa'anga loan from China, and reconstruction began.
Dr Brown Pulu’s book publishes the actual report she wrote and sets the research in the political context of Tonga’s democratic reform. It analyses why the Prime Minister's office felt it should be hidden from the public.
This is Dr Brown Pulu’s first book and it is on sale for $30 NZD at Te Ara Poutama / Faculty of Maori Development, AUT City Campus, Level 3 Reception, WB Building, Wellesley Street, Auckland.
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The Science Behind Laser Skin Rejuvenation Treatment in Coquitlam
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As the demand for non-invasive health care and cosmetics continues to rise in Metro Vancouver, residents of Coquitlam are turning to innovative methods to revitalize one of the body’s most important organs, the skin. One such method that has gained popularity is laser skin rejuvenation treatment in Coquitlam. This non-invasive, state-of-the-art procedure offers a path to healthier, more youthful-looking skin without harmful chemicals or long-lasting side effects. Let’s delve into how laser skin rejuvenation treatment works and how it’s transforming the beauty landscape in Coquitlam.
Understanding Laser Skin Rejuvenation
Laser skin rejuvenation, or laser resurfacing is a revolutionary cosmetic procedure designed to address various skin concerns including fine lines, wrinkles, age spots, acne scars, and uneven skin texture. This treatment utilizes advanced laser technology to stimulate collagen production by creating a rejuvenated and refreshed appearance. The process works by focusing intense beams of light on specific areas of the skin and allowing for precise and controlled treatment. How does it work? The laser system we use for rejuvenation treatment in Coquitlam directs concentrated light energy onto the skin’s surface. The wavelength and intensity of the laser can be adjusted to target specific imperfections by stimulating the production of collagen. Whether it’s fine lines, wrinkles, or pigmentation issues, the laser can be tailored to address the individual needs of the patient. If you’re not sure if this treatment is right for you, connect with one of our skincare experts at Dermaclear for a consultation.
What is collagen and why do we need it?
As the laser energy is absorbed by the skin, it generates controlled heat. This heat stimulates collagen production, which is essential for skin elasticity and firmness. Collagen is a protein that naturally diminishes as we age, leading to sagging and wrinkled skin. Laser rejuvenation encourages the body to produce more collagen, resulting in a plumper, smoother complexion. One of the key advantages of laser skin rejuvenation treatment in Coquitlam is its precision. The technology allows practitioners to target specific areas, minimizing the risk of damaging surrounding skin. The precision ensures the procedure is safe and effective, with minimal discomfort for the patient. Moreover, the procedure is non-invasive, unlike methods such as collagen injection.
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One goal of laser skin rejuvenation is to achieve a more youthful appearance. By reducing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, patients can enjoy smoother, firmer skin that looks naturally rejuvenated. However, laser skin rejuvenation treatment in Coquitlam can also significantly improve skin texture, addressing issues like acne scars and pigmentation irregularities. It promotes an even skin tone and minimizes the appearance of imperfections. Our clients also love laser rejuvenation treatment for its minimal downtime. While more invasive procedures often require extended recovery periods, laser resurfacing allows individuals to resume their daily activities shortly after the treatment. Laser resurfacing has a proven track record of delivering effective results. Our clients have experienced significant improvements in their skin’s appearance, making it a trusted choice for those looking to enhance their natural beauty.
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KOTA KINABALU: Having more than one United States navy ship docked in Sabah, Malaysia waters over the past couple of months may well indicate growing relations between the United States and Malaysia.
“It’s probably just a sign that the relations between the US and Malaysia, in terms of military cooperation, is expanding and increasing. And that’s a good thing,” said US Embassy Press and Information Officer Drake Weisert.
Met during a media tour to the USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) and the embarked 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), docked at the Sepanggar Naval Base since February 23, Weisert said that although Kota Kinabalu had seen US ships berthed in its waters before, Bonhomme could well be the second largest since the USS John C. Stennis’ visit in 2012.
“Every port visit by a USS is special but this is particularly interesting because I think we haven’t had a ship as large as this dock in Malaysia for quite some time,” said Weisert.
The 844-foot long forward-deployed amphibious assault ship carries 2,800 crew on board, namely 1,200 sailors and 1,600 marines.
Over the past couple of days of its stop in Kota Kinabalu, the crew of USS Bonhomme Richard had been taking part in various activities including scaling Mount Kinabalu, friendly football matches with their Malaysian Navy counterparts, and conducting a community relation programme.
Commanding Officer Captain Joey Tynch had nothing but praises to sing about Sabah.
“It’s a lovely place to visit. The people are very warm and welcoming and we are having a fantastic time. This was our first liberty call in 17 months and the crew have been out to Kota Kinabalu over the last two days.
“We’ve had snorkelling trips, done white water rafting, a lot of shopping and a lot of eatery exploration downtown. A group of us climbed Mt Kinabalu yesterday, and I made it to the summit for the second time here.
“You have a beautiful view here but my view from Mt Kinabalu yesterday was incredible. We all are very excited and very pleased to be back here in Kota Kinabalu,” commented Tynch.
Bonhomme arrived at the Sepanggar Naval Base near on February 23, as part of its scheduled port visit to Malaysia.
Last month, the city also saw the docking of another US amphibious assault ship, the USS Comsctock (LSD 45).

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Sketch arguments for your position. Now you may ask, "my position on what?"( I need two arguments)
. Well, read on! It's 1580 A.D. You are on a trade route carrying spice from Bali back to Damascus. You take a detour through the archipelago in search of mango seedlings to bring back (though how you will grow a mango tree in the desert, I don't know...). A storm forces you to take shelter off Komodo Island, a small island by the main route. A local village welcomes you, brings you and your men food and water. You stay for the night. The next day, the villagers are preparing a feast. Lots of commotion. A young man on the island speaks Arabic (sort of) and quite a bit of English and French. You know some English and quite a lot of French, so you're able to get most of his story (you think). He tells you that a young girl's husband died penniless. By the village custom, she will be buried alive today with him. You have a ship full of young men with plenty of guns and munitions. Your men will follow your orders, but, you must admit, they came seeking trade, not war. You are outnumbered, though with your technological advantage, should be able to win if it came to a fight, albeit with considerable losses on your side.
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The town of Hallowell in Maine covers two sides of the Kennebec River. This unique location makes the town fortunate to have several scenic destinations. Hallowell also happens to be a town with a rich historical legacy. The buildings and structures in the town date back to the late 1700s. Just across the town is Hallowell Island, covered with lush vegetation composed of pines and fir forests. The island is also rich with wildlife. Visitors who want to catch history of the 1700s and the 1800s here should view the paintings displayed in Harlow Gallery. The gallery is also known for its modern artworks. Hallowell bed and breakfast inns are strategically located some giving guests a great view of Kennebec's calm waters. Other interesting sites in the area include Gaslight Theatre and the Area Board of Trade. By Maple Hill Farm B&B Inn.
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Are you guilty of scrolling endlessly on Instagram, getting lost in travel daydreams; reminiscing on destinations that have a special place in your heart or lusting over places you haven’t even been yet? You are not alone.
The whole no travel thing is kind of the worst, but at the same time, it gives us a chance to take in everything we’ve experiences so far in our lives and allows us time to indulge in our imagination.
Not to mention the good is it doing for the environmental state of the planet right now.
But, anyway, have you flicked through your old travel photos and found yourself overwhelmed with the feelings you felt when you were right there, however many years ago? How good is it to reflect and sit with those warm tingly feels travel gifted to you by travel? Or maybe even feel gratitude that those, perhaps silly choices you made when you were younger, gave you opportunities to learn, have a whole lotta fun, and grow into a better human being.
According to Instagram, there has been roughly 208,362 #TakeMeBack hashtagged photos posted by travel-sick wanderers during lockdown.
Let’s take a look at the 5 most missed destinations in the world, according to clever researchers and the ‘Gram’.
5. The Eiffel Tower – Paris, France
Perhaps one of the most romanticised spots in the world, the Eiffel Tower is at the top of many travel wish-lists.
Can you remember how you felt when you visited this grand and iconic sight?
4. Disney’s Magic Kingdom – Florida, USA
Dis-nerds all over are seriously missing the magic of Cinderella’s castle right now. We’re not at all surprised that WDW in Orlando is on the shortlist.
If you haven’t teared up while waving to Mickey in the parade, have you even lived?!
3. Santorini, Greece
Contrasting colours, winding laneways, smiling locals and outstanding beauty, is there any one in the world who doesn’t rate the stunning island of Santorini?
Obviously not, says Instagram. #TakeMeBack
2. Bali, Indonesia
Lush tropics, mouth-watering cuisine, and picture-perfect spots with every turn, Bali conjures up feelings of freedom and a connection to nature. Oh, and of course, images that fit beautifully into our neat little squares!
1. Giza Pyramid Complex – Giza Governorate, Egypt
The Great Sphinx and Pyramids of Giza allows curious travellers the chance to step back in time and uncover the mystery and magic of ancient life.
There’s no other place like it on Earth and we are totally dreaming of exploring right now.
Where are your top 5 #TakeMeBack destinations?
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Whether you are new or used to having a daily vehicle inspection report, there are many different parts of the report that you should have. If you want to get your hands on the report that you need, here are some great ideas for a daily vehicle inspection report template.
One of the first things that you need to know is how many miles you drive each year. If you are driving more miles than that, you should definitely look into a better way to report that to the DMV and make sure that it shows up on your report. When you get a report, this can make a huge difference in whether you get the results that you need.
Next, look at the make and model of the vehicle. If it is a small car, you may have a higher insurance rate. You want to make sure that you are comparing the cost of your insurance to the car that you drive. If you only use the vehicle for your daily errands, you might find that a new car will work out cheaper.
The transmission make and model is going to play a role in how fast your vehicle runs. You should know the make and model and find out if it comes with an automatic transmission. Most vehicles today come with the automatic option, but they also can be found in manual forms as well. Knowing this information can help you make a good decision about which one to buy.
The transmission's oil filter and gaskets should also be looked at when getting the report. Make sure that you find the type of oil that you need. There are some companies that make their own oil and then sell them. This can save you money and it also means that you won't need to get refilled all the time.
The engine coolant is important components. You should make sure that you see the condition of both and make sure that they are still working properly. The coolant and the engine oil should both be checked for leaks, dirt, debris that could have gotten inside them and cause damage.
Check on the brake fluid level and the tire pressure. If you are not sure, you should take the car for a mechanic who can give you a good idea. Check the tires periodically too. If you do need to change the tire, you should check on the tread of the tire so that it is correct for your wheels.
By keeping these parts of the vehicle in mind, you will know exactly what to do with them. You will be able to get the report that you need when you need it, making sure that you get the most accurate information.
If you have had your vehicle inspected before, you may be familiar with a monthly vehicle inspection report. These reports are used to show how well the vehicle works and how safe it is. If you haven't, you can still get them online or in the local newspaper.
Make sure you compare prices to make sure that you are getting the best value for the money. Sometimes you can get a better price by checking online. You can make comparisons between several companies and see what each one offers.
A vehicle inspection report template is an easy way to get the information that you need on a regular basis. You will have a simple report to read and the information that you need in a few minutes. You can save time and money.
Take advantage of it and you will be able to review it when you need it. Whether you need to do a weekly or monthly report, this template can be used and you will have an easy time reading it.


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|No. of episodes
|20 (list of episodes)
Francy Productions Inc.
|September 13, 1974 – March 28, 1975
Kolchak: The Night Stalker is an American television series that aired on ABC during the 1974–1975 season. It featured a fictional Chicago newspaper reporter—Carl Kolchak, played by Darren McGavin—who investigated mysterious crimes with unlikely causes, particularly those that law enforcement authorities would not follow up. These often involved the supernatural or science fiction, including fantastic creatures.
The series was preceded by two television movies, The Night Stalker (1972) and The Night Strangler (1973). Although the series only lasted a single season, it remains popular in syndication. It is often cited as the inspiration for the popular series The X-Files. Following the success of The X-Files, the franchise was resurrected in 2005 in a second television series with a new cast and characters, as well as subsequent novels and comic books.
The main character originated in an unpublished novel, The Kolchak Papers, written by Jeff Rice. In it, a Las Vegas newspaper reporter named Carl Kolchak tracks down and defeats a serial killer who turns out to be a vampire named Janos Skorzeny. Although the reporter uses the name "Carl", the novel reveals that his birth name is "Karel". After the success of the TV film and its sequel, the novel was published in 1973 by Pocket Books as a mass-market paperback original titled The Night Stalker, with a photo of Darren McGavin on the cover to tie it to the film.
The second television film, The Night Strangler, was also turned into a novel (written by Jeff Rice but based on a script by Richard Matheson), published in 1974 by Pocket Books.
Both novels were republished in 2007 by Moonstone in an omnibus edition called The Kolchak Papers. Moonstone Books continues to produce Kolchak comic books.
The Night Stalker
ABC approached Rice with an offer to option The Kolchak Papers, which was adapted eventually by Richard Matheson into a television movie, The Night Stalker. It was produced by Dan Curtis and directed by John Llewellyn Moxey. Darren McGavin played the role of Carl. The cast also included Carol Lynley, Simon Oakland, Ralph Meeker, Claude Akins, Charles McGraw, Kent Smith, Stanley Adams, Elisha Cook Jr., Larry Linville, Jordan Rhodes, and Barry Atwater as the vampire Janos Skorzeny.
The Night Stalker first aired January 11, 1972, and garnered the highest ratings of any television movie at that time (33.2 rating – 54 share). Matheson received a 1973 Edgar Award from the Mystery Writers of America for Best TV Feature or Miniseries Teleplay.
The Night Strangler
Impressed by the success of the first television movie, ABC commissioned Richard Matheson to write a second movie, The Night Strangler (1973), which featured another serial killer in Seattle who strangled his victims and used their blood to keep himself alive for over a century. Kolchak recruits exotic dancer and psychology student Louise Harper (Jo Ann Pflug) to assist him in tracking down the eponymous strangler.
A fictitious version of the Seattle Underground City was used as a setting for much of the movie's action, and provided the killer with his hiding place. Dan Curtis both produced and directed the second movie, which also did well in the ratings. Rice wrote a novelization based on Matheson's screenplay. The novel was published in 1974 by Pocket Books as a mass-market paperback original under the title The Night Strangler with a close-up photo of the monster's eye to tie in with the movie.
Simon Oakland reprised his earlier role as Kolchak's editor, Tony Vincenzo. The cast also included Richard Anderson, Scott Brady, Wally Cox, Margaret Hamilton, John Carradine, Nina Wayne and Al Lewis.
Several scenes were filmed with George Tobias playing a reporter who recalled a series of murders he had investigated during the 1930s. These scenes were cut before airing because of time constraints.
The first few episodes had the title The Night Stalker, with Kolchak: The Night Stalker. being used for latter episodes in the season. The theme music also changed slightly along the way, although later home video releases were changed to reflect the same title and same theme song. It was the same but with variations. (The series theme had originally been part of the music score which Gil Melle had composed for The Questor Tapes.)
In late 1973, Matheson and William F. Nolan completed the script for an intended third television movie, to be titled The Night Killers, a story about android replicas. ABC decided that it wanted a weekly series instead.
After some negotiation, McGavin agreed to return as Kolchak and also served as the series's executive producer, though he was not credited as such. However, ABC did not obtain Jeff Rice's permission, and he sued the studio. The suit was resolved shortly before the series aired in the fall 1974 season, replacing The Brady Bunch. Rice received an on-screen credit as series creator. The first four episodes aired under the title of The Night Stalker. After a month-long hiatus, the series was renamed and returned as Kolchak: The Night Stalker.
The show featured a wide range of guest stars and many Hollywood veterans, including: Ken Lynch, Charles Aidman, Randy Boone, Scatman Crothers, Dick Van Patten, Jan Murray, Larry Storch, Jeanne Cooper, Alice Ghostley, Victor Jory, Murray Matheson, Julie Adams, John Dehner, Phil Silvers, Bernie Kopell, Marvin Miller, Carol Ann Susi, Jesse White, James Gregory, Hans Conried, Mary Wickes, Henry Jones, Carolyn Jones, Jackie Mason, Stella Stevens, Abraham Sofaer, David Doyle, Jim Backus, Kathleen Freeman, John Hoyt, Dwayne Hickman, Eric Braeden, Tom Skerritt, Erik Estrada, William Daniels, Jamie Farr, Lara Parker, Pat Harrington, Jr., Larry Linville and Richard Kiel. Jimmy Hawkins appeared on the series as a Catholic priest on November 1, 1974, in what was his last acting appearance. McGavin's wife and assistant, Kathie Browne, appeared in the final episode as Lt. Irene Lamont.
In addition, the series provided the first professional writing credit for Robert Zemeckis and his writing partner Bob Gale, who wrote the script for the episode "Chopper." David Chase, creator of The Sopranos, also worked on the series as a story editor, his first regular crew position in Hollywood. Though Chase is credited on eight episodes as story editor, he also helped rewrite the remaining 12, and McGavin and others attribute much of the show's quirky humor to his creative input.
The show's ratings were mediocre and McGavin was growing dissatisfied, resulting in its cancellation after one year. The series aired on Friday nights at 10pm - a virtual graveyard for most TV series, particularly one aimed at a younger audience. In January 1975, the show was moved to Friday nights at 8pm, where it remained until August when it was cancelled. McGavin found himself rewriting scripts and doing much of the work of a producer, but without getting either the full credit or the full compensation of one. McGavin had been unhappy with what he felt was the show's "monster of the week" direction, and an exhausting filming schedule. He asked to be released from his contract with two episodes remaining to be filmed, which the network granted in light of the show's dwindling ratings.
Two television movies, The Demon and the Mummy and Crackle of Death, were cobbled together in 1976. Each contains new footage as well as previously-screened episodes from the series. McGavin provided a voice-over for both, which allowed the narrative to maintain some continuity.
The series was cancelled with only 20 episodes completed but the initial order of 26 meant there were scripts that were completed but unproduced for the series. Three additional scripts commissioned before the series was cancelled still survive.
- "Eve of Terror", written by Stephen Lloyd
The story is summed up by Kolchak's opening narration: "What if I told you that a deranged feminist murdered a Casanova lab technician, a sex goddess, and her purveyor?"
- "The Get of Belial", written by Donn Mullally
Kolchak is assigned to cover a miners' strike in the mountains of West Virginia. He uncovers gruesome murders associated with a backwoods family and Kolchak suspects that they have some sort of inbred monster living with them.
- "The Executioners", written by Max Hodge
Kolchak is demoted, and is given the choice of writing obituaries or writing articles for the arts section. He chooses the latter, and discovers a painting tied into a series of murders that Vincenzo is covering. These murders occur in a series of three, in which the first victim is hanged, the second executed with an ax, and the third poisoned. Working with an art expert, Kolchak attempts to unravel who or what is behind these bizarre murders and what they have to do with the painting, without alerting Vincenzo that he is working on the same story.
- Carl Kolchak (Darren McGavin) Kolchak is a talented but outspoken investigative reporter with an affinity for bizarre and supernatural occurrences, obtaining information driving around Chicago in his yellow Ford Mustang convertible and snatching exclusives armed with his camera and portable cassette recorder.
- Using only limited information, Kolchak has cracked several cases relying on gut instinct and often prevailing through sheer dumb luck. More often than not, Kolchak's prospects are hampered by the destruction of evidence to prove his claims, advancing the sheer implausibility of his stories where his peers, particularly his editor, are concerned. On other occasions his investigations have led to demotion or relocation of varying authority figures, though reasons for these actions are never truthfully disclosed.
- Tony Vincenzo (Simon Oakland) – Kolchak's bellicose editor who seems to be one of the only people willing to tolerate Kolchak's antics, despite their arguments. Vincenzo has a grudging respect for Kolchak's reporting skills, but often finds himself caught between Kolchak's zeal and his own management responsibilities. Vincenzo's hot temper often affects his blood pressure and digestion and he sometimes laments that he did not go into his family's Venetian blinds business.
- Ron Updyke (Jack Grinnage) – Kolchak's supercilious rival at INS whom Kolchak repeatedly refers to as "Uptight". A San Francisco native, Updyke is the opposite of Kolchak, always smartly dressed and hobnobbing with Chicago's elite.
- Emily Cowles (Ruth McDevitt) – an elderly puzzles and advice columnist known as "Miss Emily". Cowles aspires to be a novelist and expresses passion for issues relating to the elderly. She is often sympathetic toward Kolchak and the two share a warm working relationship.
- Monique Marmelstein (Carol Ann Susi) – an intern whose Uncle Abe is highly placed in the management of the Independent News Service's New York office. Marmelstein is a graduate of the Columbia School of Journalism and despite her education and enthusiasm, many of her coworkers believe she got her job due to nepotism, an allegation she denies.
Other recurring characters
- Gordy "The Ghoul" Spangler (John Fiedler) – a city morgue attendant and sometime source for Kolchak.
- Captain "Mad Dog" Siska (Keenan Wynn) – a Chicago police officer whose efforts to rein in his temper were constantly thwarted by Kolchak's abrasiveness.
In the series' short run it managed to tackle most of the major monster myths, including classics such as vampires, werewolves, mummies and zombies. It also included stories about a doppelganger, witches, a succubus and a pact with Satan. Four episodes focused on monsters and spirits based in native folklore (two involving Native American legends, one Hindu and one Creole).
The series also featured some more esoteric antagonists, including a headless motorcycle rider that hinted at the headless horseman myth, and an animated knight's suit of armor possessed by a spirit. A story about Jack the Ripper was one of the few based on an actual historical figure, though the series provided a supernatural explanation. An episode about Helen of Troy dealt with immortality and aging.
Robert Cobert scored the music for the original television movies. Gil Mellé wrote the music for the TV series, beginning with the theme that begins with Kolchak whistling in the opening credits. Mellé was hired and the theme was written in 20 minutes, just before the opening credits were shot.
Mellé left the series after the fourth episode, saying it was becoming too light-hearted. Composer Jerry Fielding took over scoring music for the remaining series, augmented by one score each from Greg McRitchie (best known for his collaborations with Fielding, and James Horner), and Luchi De Jesus. Music Supervisor Hal Mooney re-used much of Mellé's score in various later episodes (most notably The Spanish Moss Murders which has no credited score composer) along with material from the other composers.
Two soundtrack albums have been produced. One released in 2000 by Varèse Sarabande features two suites of Cobert's music from the TV movies. The other, a bootleg copy of Melle's private tapes, features his theme and scores written for the first three episodes (The Ripper, U.F.O. and Vampire), and two cues from TVmovie "The Questor Tapes."
The Mellé theme also appears on the TVT Records' Television's Greatest Hits Volume 5. However, all licensed soundtrack recordings of the theme use an otherwise rare original recording alternate take of the theme. Initially identifiable by the altered opening whistle, an off-key electronic note is seemingly randomly introduced towards the end, but when synchronized with picture it corresponds to a specific visual. Mellé was known for his innovative use of electronic orchestration (which was used throughout the series), however the producers chose not to include this stylistic element in his main title for broadcast, instead opting for a more conventional all-orchestral sound.
Though Kolchak was short-lived as a series, its impact on popular culture has been substantial. In particular the series has been described as a predecessor to The X-Files (1993–2002, 2016). The X-Files creator, Chris Carter, has acknowledged that the show had influenced him greatly in his own work. In one interview when mentioned that the majority of the viewing public considered the success of The X-Files series as being inspired by other such past shows such as The Twilight Zone or The Outer Limits, Carter mentions that while those shows were indeed an influence on Files, it was only about ten percent, with another thirty percent coming from the Kolchak series, with the rest derived as being based upon original 'pure inspiration'. Carter paid tribute to Kolchak in a number of ways in the show. A character named "Richard Matheson", named for the screenwriter of the pilot films, appeared in several episodes. Carter also wanted McGavin to appear as Kolchak in one or more episodes of The X-Files, but McGavin was unwilling to reprise the character for the show. He did eventually appear in several episodes as Arthur Dales, a retired FBI agent described as the "father of the X-Files". In the third episode of the 2016 revival series, a character prominently featured in the episode Mulder and Scully Meet the Were-Monster is conspicuously attired in Kolchak's trademark seersucker jacket, black knit tie, and straw hat.
Gary Gygax has cited an episode of the series as part of the inspiration behind the Rakshasa in the Dungeons & Dragons game.
2005 television series
Though Rice retains the rights to written Kolchak works, and Universal Studios owns the rights to the TV series, ABC maintained dramatic rights to the character and ownership of the two TV movies. The network began airing a new Night Stalker series on September 29, 2005, with the character Carl Kolchak portrayed by Stuart Townsend. On November 14, 2005, ABC and creator Frank Spotnitz announced that the new series was being cancelled due to low ratings. The 2005 series is available on DVD.
In a nod to the original series, the pilot episode has a brief shot from the original TV series of Darren McGavin in the INS newsroom, as the new Kolchak (Townsend) is walking through it. Inserted digitally, McGavin is dressed in the same frumpy clothes he wore as Kolchak in the original series and smiles knowingly while touching his hat. The satchel in which Kolchak carried wooden stakes and a cross to battle Skorzeny is shown. In another shot, when fellow reporter Perri Reed (Gabrielle Union) is searching through Kolchak's room, the hat McGavin wore in the original series is seen hanging on a coat rack. Other character names from the TV movies are referenced in various episodes, and one episode ("Timeless") recycled much of the plot of the TV movie The Night Strangler. In the 1970s, the Kolchak character was often seen in his yellow 1966 Ford Mustang convertible while in the new series' Kolchak drives an orange Mustang from 2005.
In 1991, author Mark Dawidziak wrote Night Stalking: A 20th Anniversary "Night Stalker" Companion detailing the production of the movies and TV series. In 1994, Dawidziak worked with Rice to produce the first official "Kolchak" material since the end of the TV series. The novel, Grave Secrets, moved Kolchak from Chicago to Los Angeles where he obtained a job at the Hollywood Dispatch newspaper (nicknamed the "Disgrace"). Most of the recurring characters from the TV movies and series also appear. Kolchak investigates a ghost who is killing those responsible for the destruction of the cemetery where its body is buried. An expanded and updated version of Dawidziak's "Night Stalking" was published in 1997 by Pomegranate Press as "The Night Stalker Companion." In 2003, the scripts for "The Night Stalker," "The Night Strangler" and the unfilmed "The Night Killers" were published by Gauntlet Press as "Richard Matheson's Kolchak Scripts" (edited with introductions by Dawidziak).
A comic book based on the property was published in 2003 by Moonstone Books with some commercial success. Moonstone continues to publish both a bimonthly serial magazine and a series of prose novels and graphic novels featuring the characters. Moonstone also adapted Rice's original The Night Stalker script as well as two unfilmed scripts for the TV series: "The Get of Belial" and "Eve of Terror".
In 2006, Moonstone published a short fiction anthology, The Night Stalker Chronicles, with short stories contributed by writers such as Peter David, Mike W. Barr, Stuart Kaminsky, Richard Dean Starr, C. J. Henderson, Dawidziak and Max Allan Collins. A second volume, Kolchak: The Night Stalker Casebook, was published in January 2007 featuring new short fiction by authors including P. N. Elrod, Christopher Golden, Richard Dean Starr, Dawidziak and Elaine Bergstrom. Between 2007 and 2012, Moonstone published several Night Stalker novels and novellas, including The Lovecraftian Horror, The Lovecraftian Damnation, A Black and Evil Truth and The Lost City, all by C. J. Henderson. A Black and Evil Truth was later released as an audiobook.
Home media releases
MGM Home Video released the two TV movies on DVD on August 24, 2004. Universal Studios Home Entertainment released Kolchak: The Night Stalker – The Complete Series on DVD a year later. Madman Entertainment released the complete series on DVD in Australia and New Zealand on July 15, 2009.
|Kolchak: The Night Stalker – The Complete Series
|October 4, 2005
|August 21, 2006
|July 15, 2009
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- Jack Grinnage (played "Ron Updyke")
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- It Couldn't Happen Here... -- A blog about Kolchak


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Technology has done many great things for the music industry, and now with the use of holograms, fans have been able to enjoy performances from some of music's biggest names long after their deaths. The latest are early rockers Roy Orbison and Buddy Holly.
A previously announced hologram tour featuring Orbison and Holly, called "The Rock 'n' Roll Dream Tour," will hit the road this fall, including stops in Kansas City, Colorado Springs, Denver, and Fort Collins. Tickets for select shows go on sale this Friday, June 21, at 10 a.m. local time right here on AXS. AXS Premium seating is also available.
The concerts will feature a live backing band and backup singers with remastered audio of the two icons' greatest hits. Demos of Holly's hologram show the singer in a bright-blue suit with his signature thick-framed glasses, a look from 1957, just two years before his death.
"This was when Buddy was in his prime, where he was on top of the charts and charming audiences across the country with his catchy tracks and trademark ‘geek chic’ look," said Brian Becker, the CEO of BASE, the company behind the holograms. "In fact, one of the things that really makes this particular hologram tour stand out is that a new generation of fans will finally get to see what Buddy Holly really looked like."
A tour last year featured Orbison, and pairing it with a hologram of Holly makes sense to Orbison's son.
"My father’s music meant the world to not just us Orbison’s but to millions of fans worldwide," Roy Orbison Jr. said in a statement. "Being able to reopen his legendary songbook and again hear his voice bounce off great concert hall walls is both a transcendent and cathartic experience,” said Roy Orbison, Jr., President of Roy Orbison Music. “Dad jammed with Buddy in Lubbock Texas and helped change music history by turning Buddy on to Norman Petty Studios; Buddy later returned the favor by recording two of Dad’s songs on his first Cricket’s album. How beyond cool and special that these two great friends, now get to tour the world together."
Holly was killed in a plane crash in 1959, along with fellow musicians Ritchie Valens and J.P. "the Big Bopper" Richardson and pilot Roger Peterson. Holly was just 22, but despite his young age and short career, he left an undeniable mark on music.
Orbison died of a heart attack in 1988 at the age of 52 and is known for such hits as "Oh, Pretty Woman" and "Only the Lonely." He was also a member of supergroup The Travelling Wilburys.
The full tour schedule is as follows.
Sept. 19 – San Francisco, CA – Palace of Fine Arts
Sept. 20 – Redding, CA – Redding Civic Auditorium
Sept. 21 – Stockton, CA – Bob Hope Theatre
Sept. 24 – Santa Cruz, CA – Santa Cruz Civic Auditorium
Sept. 25 – Hanford, CA – Fox Theatre
Sept. 26 – Santa Barbara, CA – The Granada Theatre
Sept. 27 – Beverly Hills, CA – Saban Theater
Sept. 28 – Bakersfield, CA – Majestic Fox Theater
Sept. 30 – Riverside, CA – Fox Performing Arts Center
Oct. 1 – San Diego, CA – TBD
Oct. 3 – Tucson, AZ – Tucson Music Hall
Oct. 4 – Mesa, AZ – Mesa Arts Center
Oct. 6 – Albuquerque, NM – Popejoy Hall
Oct. 7 – Ft. Collins, CO – The Lincoln Center (Tickets)
Oct. 8 – Denver, CO – Paramount Theatre (Tickets)
Oct. 9 – Colorado Springs, CO – Pikes Peak Center (Tickets)
Oct. 10 – Salt Lake City, UT – George S. and Dolores Dore Eccles Theater
Oct. 11 – Helena, MT – Helena Civic Center
Oct. 12 – Missoula, MT – Dennison Theatre
Oct. 14 – Boise, ID – Morrison Center
Oct. 17 – Prior Lake, MN – Mystic Lake Casino – Mystic Showroom
Oct. 20 – Catoosa, OK – The Joint – Hard Rock Hotel & Casino
Oct. 21 – Kansas City, MO – Midland Theater (Tickets)
Oct. 22 – Cedar Rapids, IA – Paramount Theatre
Oct. 23 – St. Louis, MO – Stifel Theatre
Oct. 24 – Peoria, IL – Civic Center
Oct. 25 – Madison, WI – Orpheum Theatre
Oct. 27 – Grand Rapids, MI – Devos Hall
Oct. 28 – Cincinnati, OH – Taft Theatre
Oct. 29 – Indianapolis, IN – Murat Theatre at Old National Centre
Oct. 30 – Louisville, KY – The Louisville Palace
Nov. 1 – Fort Lauderdale, FL – Broward Center for the Performing Arts (Tickets)
Nov. 2 – Melbourne, FL – Maxwell C. King Center for the Performing Arts
Nov. 3 – Clearwater, FL – Ruth Eckerd Hall (Tickets)
Nov. 4 – Sarasota, FL – Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall (Tickets)
Nov. 6 – Jacksonville, FL – Florida Theatre (Tickets)
Nov. 8 – Atlanta, GA – Atlanta Symphony Hall (Tickets)
Nov. 9 – Raleigh, NC – Memorial Auditorium
Nov. 10 – Collingswood, NJ – Scottish Rite Auditorium
Nov. 12 – New Brunswick, NJ – State Theatre
Nov. 13 – North Bethesda, MD – The Music Center at Strathmore
Nov. 15 – Albany, NY – The Egg – Center for the Performing Arts
Nov. 16 – Boston, MA – Boch Center Shubert Theatre
Nov. 17 – Rochester, NY – Auditorium Theatre


Tech enthusiasts eagerly await the latest installment of the Apple Watch, anticipating groundbreaking features and performance improvements. However, recent reports and rumors suggest that the next Apple Watch may not include the remarkable upgrades we’ve come to expect.
As per the input, Apple’s upcoming Watch would launch in either 2024 or 2025, to mark the tenth anniversary of the device. The original Apple Watch was announced in September 2014 and released in April 2015. Additionally, it will not feature a micro-LED display or blood glucose monitoring like remarkable upgrades.
He believes these features are at least two years away from being added to the Apple Watch. Kuo further added that Apple Watch shipments are expected to decline to 36-38 million units in 2023, a decline of approximately 15% on a year-over-year basis.
As Apple continues to set its sights on the future, we can trust that each new Apple Watch will build upon the solid foundation of its predecessors, ensuring it remains a compelling and valuable part of the Apple ecosystem.


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Top Ten American Civil War GeneralsRudolf
The Top Ten
I remember when he surrendered to Grant. Don't get me wrong, Grant is a fantastic General, but he is nothing compared to Lee. When forced to surrender, Lee, being the gentleman he is, is dressed in his finest uniform, and brings a golden sword as a peace offering. general Grant shows up, with mud all over his uniform, and lights a cigar. It's not just his good manners that makes Lee superior to Grant. To think about it, the Union had way more supplies, ammunition, weapons, and soldiers than the Confederacy, and the Confederacy came THIS CLOSE to winning. They couldn't have done it without a fantastic leader. - Alpha101
Possibly the best military tactician in history. Patriot, statesman, warrior and educator! Honest God fearing man much maligned by dishonest Yankees of today. Not so by his contemporaries on both sides! We still love you Bobby Lee!
I actually think he was one of the best military commanders in history. He is definitely someone to honor and respect.
Lee became general because he was so good. Grant became general bec Mcclellan was so badV 3 Comments
I was named after Lee, but Jackson was the better commander. Having only ever lost one fight, he did extraordinary things with very few resources. One of the greatest military minds in history, in my opinion. - MacPhail
I'm named after this man
If he would have lived the south would have won the war
Yes, but you failed to mention that he was one of the WORST presidents. - Alpha101
Alpha101, it's his opinion. Get off this site if you're not gonna respect it.
Uh hello presedent #18 he is the best - waluigi
This guy kicked butt when he did the March to the sea
Umm, has any who heard of the March to sea?!
When Lee was asked, who his finest soldier was< He commented "A general I've never met Nathan Bedford Forrest", Sherman echoed the same, The greatest military mind on either side of the war. 3rd grade education and not a west pint graduate!
He was not a General. He was a President. - Alpha101V 1 Comment
Lee called him "My Old Warhorse". Lee also stated on numerous occasions that Old Pete was his best lieutenant. Old Pete was a great battlefield strategist. Unfortunately, the blatantly incompetent Ewell worked hard to tarnish Longstreet's name after the war.
General Longstreet belongs at #2 just below General Lee. Old Pete made many of Lee's victories possible.
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"Bora is boring." With a Gallic shrug, Thibault, the manager of the chic new gourmet restaurant on Moorea, Le Coco's, dismissed the island that has been enticing honeymooners to its reef-wrapped sands since the first resort was built in 1961. Bora Bora, a byword for a Garden of Eden tropical paradise, has style in spades but no substance, apparently.
Within its ring of coral reef-fringed resorts, time seems to have a dream-like quality as visitors gaze soulfully into each other's eyes, wander across silken sand, paddle a turquoise sea – and not much else, or at least that was the gist. Not that I would know.
I was bypassing Bora Bora's romantic torpor for an adventure-packed, culture-laced trip to three other French Polynesian islands: Moorea, Taha'a and that other bucket-list fantasy, Tahiti. French Polynesia's 118 islands are sprinkled like confetti across an area the size of Europe – 5.5 million square kilometres of ocean – and clustered into five archipelagos: the Society, Tuamotu, Gambier, Marquesas and Austral islands.
Tahiti, Moorea and Taha'a are part of the 14-strong Society archipelago, named by Captain Cook in the 18th Century. Now, as then, they tick all the traditional paradise boxes: palm trees, white sand, turquoise water, Finding Nemo on a loop beneath the surface.
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You don't have to laze around: The Adventurous Side Of Bora Bora
After crossing half the globe rather more swiftly than Cook, I was greeted at Tahiti airport with a garland of intoxicatingly heady tiare flowers. This is the place that seduced the likes of Paul Gauguin and, more recently, the late Marlon Brando, who bought an atoll, Tetiaroa, after filming Mutiny on the Bounty there in the 1960s. Last year, it opened to guests as The Brando resort.
Tahiti itself, however, is often just the jumping-off point for misty-eyed honeymooners. But, those who bypass it are missing a trick. The rugged, volcanic interior is straight out of Jurassic Park. You can climb to the top of Fautau'a waterfall, cascading 135 meters through a series of basins, or scale Mount Aora'I, a full-day trek around eight hours – or two days if you bed down in the mountain shelter.
I started gently, with a half-day hike through the verdant Orofero Valley. My guide, Herve Maraetaata, was armed with a machete, a bandanna on his head, his body covered with intricate tattoos – the story of his life etched across his skin.
Tattoos were banned in 1819, along with dancing, music and the worship of Polynesian gods – those missionaries and settlers were a liberal bunch – however, many of the traditional customs have since been revived.
With his machete, Herve cut walking sticks to help me ford rivers as we tramped and slithered through this isolated valley, the slopes a tangle of thick vegetation, waterfalls rippling through the greenery. Hacking at sugar cane stalks for me to suck, he pointed out coffee bushes, once farmed here, as well as tomatoes, oranges, pineapples and chillis, before digging up a ginger root for me to taste.
If you got lost here you could easily survive on fruit – although you might be attacked by wild boar, whose tracks Herve pointed out in the earth.
As I scrabbled through the undergrowth he wove tales about his ancestors – the first settlers who arrived here from South-East Asia in large canoes, his grandmother who could diagnose and treat sickness using nature's pharmacy.
He pointed out the giant roots of a Tree of Life (the banyan tree, or tumu ora in Tahitian) among which mummified bodies were once buried, and the kava plant, the roots of which, when chewed and mixed with saliva, produces a drink with a hallucinogenic effect that was once used in traditional rites.
This is a Tahiti not seen by the cruise ships docking in the capital, Papeete. They come for a whistlestop tour of the island's colonial heritage and a grass-skirted, cocktail-laced show, ticking off the home of Mutiny on the Bounty author, James Norman Hall, before sailing on.
Hall's low-slung, green wooden house just outside Papeete, is worth a detour, however. Tahiti cast its spell over Hall, who, arriving here in the 1920s to write travel articles, fell in love with, and married a Tahitian woman. They went on to have three children, one of whom was Conrad Hall, the cinematographer who won Oscars for Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid, American Beauty and Road to Perdition and was nominated for six more.
Both men are buried on the hillside behind the house looking out towards Point Venus and Matavai Bay, where Captain Cook observed the Transit of Venus in 1769 and the Bounty memorial marks the place where Captain Bligh dropped anchor in 1788.
Next stop was Moorea, a wind-whipped catamaran ride from Tahiti. Its jagged, mountainous interior delivers another adventure playground, with thundering waterfalls and cliffs to clamber.
The island is less developed than Tahiti and home to just 18,000 people; a single road skirts its coast. I was staying at the Hilton Moorea, a string of thatched over-water bungalows spidering out over the lagoon, blacktip sharks circling each night below the walkways attracted by the lights of the resort.
Happily, they skulk back beyond the reef during the day, leaving me to snorkel in the lagoon with a Disney-style array of tropical fish, try stand-up paddle-boarding, and helmet diving – walking along the sea bed among sting rays.
Back up on dry land, I made a beeline for Le Coco's. The island's first restaurant when it opened 30 years ago, it is now a local legend.
This year, the outpost on Moorea was launched, sleek and stone-clad and dishing up owners' Thierry and Benedict Sauvage's take on bistronomie – bistro style but with gastronomic flavours – and overseen by Thibault, the Frenchman with a low opinion of Bora Bora, but a high opinion of vanilla from Taha'a.
He recalled that when working at the Mandarin Oriental in Paris, he was once asked to make a pannacotta. The kitchen had Madagascan, Tahitian and Taha'an vanilla. He inhaled the scent from each before choosing – and using all of – the vanilla from Taha'a. The head chef almost fainted – it is the most expensive in the world, costing around €300 ($A480) a kilo.
From Moorea, it's a quick flight to Raiatea, 210 kilometres from Tahiti, and then a short boat trip across to Taha'a or 'vanilla island' – a mere three kilometres away and the island with which it shares a lagoon. My base was Le Taha'a resort, on a tiny motu (islet). Arriving as the sun set, I sped towards an angry red sky, Bora Bora looming jagged and black on the horizon.
Le Taha'a is the only 5-star resort outside Bora Bora other than The Brando. It's very different in style, however, from Bora Bora's honeymoon havens. It's a wild, rather than polished, Polynesian resort.
I wanted to get a taste of the island's prized produce and headed off to a vanilla plantation. There are just 6,000 people on Taha'a and 500 vanilla farms. The vanilla here has 14 notes – the strongest aroma is aniseed – because it is allowed to dry naturally for up to two weeks before being spread in the sun for a couple of hours and then in a sauna-style box to sweat. By contrast, vanilla from Madagascar has just nine notes.
The vanilla farm is more of a rustic smallholding, the vanilla laid out to dry on tables in a shed in a clearing surrounded by dense vegetation and other crops such as grapefruit and bananas. Handling the long black pods I could smell the heady sweetness.
"It's the second most expensive spice in the world after saffron," said my guide as I handed over 3,500 Polynesian Francs (around $A44) for a mere 100 grams. "Put a pod in an airtight container with a little rum or vodka in the bottom" was his parting tip.
Taha'a's other claim to fame is black pearls. At the farm I visited, I was given a masterclass in cultured pearls (a small piece of grit or shell is placed in a black lip oyster to form the nucleus, then the oyster secretes nacre on the irritant, creating a lustrous pearl).
Jumping back on the boat, with a bag of vanilla pods and pearls, I motored home to my wild, thatched resort and an afternoon of beachcombing, snorkelling in the tepid turquoise water and lazing beneath a palm tree – anything but boring.
This article was written by Lucy Gillmore from The Independent and was legally licensed through the NewsCred publisher network.


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Tonight jazz artist Diana Krall celebrated Canadian Thanksgiving with her first concert in Beijing.
The seats weren't completely full at the Beijing Exhibition Center Theater in Xizhimen, but there were about 2,000 fans, mostly foreigners.
A 15-minute walk from the subway station, the venue has Soviet-style architecture, with lots of columns, austere hallways, but actually decent acoustics.
We were all subjected to security checks which were minimal, and I was tempted to buy a bag of microwave popcorn that turned out to have artificial sweetner in it.
The show started about 15 minutes late, with people still filing in. Krall and three other musicians, a bassist, guitarist and drummer came on stage.
She wore a sparkly short-sleeve gold jacket, a black top underneath and jeans as she sat at the piano and periodically flicked her long blond mane back.
For an hour and a half she entertained us with a number of songs, including Let's Fall in Love, Devil May Care, You've Got Me Under your Skin, The Way You Look Tonight, and Miss Wonderful.
Some songs had solo interpretations by each of the musicians, others almost sung straight through. In between she talked to the audience with a wry sense of humour.
Just as she started playing a few chords of a song, someone's mobile phone rang and she stopped and said, "Hello? She's busy now..."
Krall also said Beijing was an amazing city and how she only had two days to explore it. She then explained as they were driving in her car, a man with a cigarette approached them and tried to sell her tickets... to her show.
She said she had to bargain hard...
Later in the show Krall got sentimental. She explained how today is Canadian Thanksgiving and that her husband Elvis Costello is "super dad", looking after their twin sons, Dexter and Frank, and that Elvis was cooking dinner today.
Half way through the show, she started coughing and had a coughing fit. But she drank some water and battled on, singing wonderfully.
After the show ended, they left the stage and got a loud round of applause that got them back on stage for one encore before she said, "We love you Beijing!"
Beijing was the last stop on her Asian tour through Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, Hong Kong and Shanghai.
Hopefully she'll be back again with her sultry voice and fantastic jazz performance.

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The US-based agency Moderna Inc. has mentioned it could ask American and European regulators to permit emergency use of its COVID-19 vaccine as new research outcomes affirm the photographs supply robust safety towards the corona virus an infection.
On Monday, the corporate mentioned in an announcement that “Vaccine efficacy towards COVID-19 was 94.1%; vaccine efficacy towards extreme an infection was 100%.”
Moderna mentioned the photographs’ effectiveness and security document to date with solely short-term, flu-like negative effects imply they meet necessities set by the US Meals and Drug Administration for emergency use earlier than the final-stage testing is full. The European Drugs Company, Europe’s model of FDA, has signalled it is also open to sooner, emergency clearance.
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Since first rising almost a yr in the past in China, the virus has killed greater than 1.four million individuals worldwide. Moderna is simply behind Pfizer and its German companion BioNTech in searching for to start vaccinations within the US in December. Throughout the Atlantic, British regulators are also assessing the Pfizer shot and one other from AstraZeneca.
The corporate has created its photographs with the US Nationwide Institutes of Well being and; already had a touch they had been engaged on however mentioned it received the ultimate wanted outcomes; over the weekend that recommend the vaccine is greater than 94% efficient.
Of 196 COVID-19 circumstances to date in its enormous US research, 185 had been trial contributors who obtained the placebo and 11 who received severely sick had been 30 contributors, together with one who died had obtained dummy photographs, mentioned Dr. Tal Zaks, the Cambridge, Massachusetts, firm’s chief medical officer.
Zakis instructed The Related Press that “After we discovered the outcomes, I enable myself to cry for the primary time. Now we have already, simply within the trial, have already saved lives. Simply think about the affect then multiplied to the individuals who can get this vaccine.”

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HK Tigers roar at ice hockey fest
Tournament showcases sport's rapid development in Asia
Hong Kong Tigers were crowned International A division champions at a prestigious ice hockey competition in Hong Kong earlier this month.
The 2008 Mega Ice 5's, organised by Mega Ice in Kowloon Bay, were held from April 29-May 10. A total of 65 adult and youth teams competed in the tournament.
The five-day youth event kicked off the showpiece, with Sports Beijing winning the Bantam division with a 3-2 double-overtime victory over Hong Kong Typhoon A.
This was followed by the adult competition which was held from May 6-10. A total of 28 teams from around the world delighted the audience with their skills and never-say-die attitude.
The adult tournament was divided into five divisions - International A, International B, Asian A, Asian B and Women. The prime focus was on International A and Asian A due to the reputation of the participating teams who had top-class players in their lineups.
The International A category included powerhouses like China, Japan, the United Arab Emirates, Thailand and Malaysia.
The final between Hong Kong Tigers and Abu Dhabi, the champions of the Thailand ice hockey tournament last year, attracted a large number of spectators.
But it turned out to be a one-sided affair as Hong Kong Tigers hammered their rivals 4-0 to clinch the International A championship.
The fact that all the players who took part in the Asian divisions were from the region highlighted the rapid development of ice hockey n Asia.
Tokyo Egoists came out on top in the Asian A category, defeating Sam Wai 5-3. Thomas Wu, chairman of the Hong Kong Amateur Hockey Club (HKAHC), led his team to victory in the Asian B division. HKAHC thrashed WIFO Flames 4-1 in the final.
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Swedish underwear brand, Björn Borg, is no stranger to standing up for a cause. In early October, Queerty reported about a pro-LGBT ad that the brand placed in the Moscow Times. “The advert is a way for us to reach Russian influencers,” Lina Söderqvist, the brand’s marketing director, said. “Björn Borg as a brand has always advocated equality on all levels.”
Today, we are introducing another cause the brand is passionate about: raising awareness for HIV/AIDS. The brand is teaming up with MTV’s Staying Alive Foundation by donating one euro from every item sold from the brand’s limited edition “Get It On” collection.
The MTV Staying Alive Foundation promotes extending HIV education and building up young leaders to dedicate their time to prevention work in various communities.
”HIV is something that affects young people of today and it deserves all the attention it can get,” said Arthur Engel, CEO of Björn Borg. “By supporting the MTV Staying Alive Foundation we want to raise awareness and help to get the message across to the young crowd.”
The Björn Borg “Get It On” range features a design the company calls “camo sutra,” inspired by Japanese erotic art called Shunga. The collection features briefs, trunks, and boxer briefs. It also features a special tandem underwear, which can fit two people. All profits made from the Tandem pair of underwear will go directly toward the fight against HIV.
For more information about the “Get It On” collection, check out the video below then head on over to The Underwear Expert to find out how to get involved.
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Earlier this year, L’Officiel released their article “According to Science, Bella Hadid is the Most Beautiful Woman in the World.” While we agree that the supermodel’s face can be measured to be almost absolutely symmetrical, we thought we should get to know more about the most beautiful women in the world. Let’s get to know more about these beautiful women and the science behind their study.
L’Officiel’s article says that it was researched by renowned cosmetic surgeon Julian De Silva according to the Golden Ratio theory. The Golden Ratio proportion was theorized in Ancient Greece and used during the Renaissance by esteemed artists to create perfect sculptures and paintings. In the modern era, the cosmetic surgeon has made completely different use of the Golden Ratio rule in order to find out the women who are mathematically close to the physical perfection of the Greek sculptures.
De Silva also calculated the accuracy of beauty in terms of numbers. The numbers include the measurements of the size and position of the eyes, eyebrows, nose, lips, chin and jaw. According to all the data collected, supermodel Bella Hadid ranked the highest with 94.35 per cent of symmetry. Well, that just proves that even the most beautiful woman in the world is not perfect, just like the rest of the world. So, let’s get to know the most attractive women in terms of cosmetic beauty.
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Born to model Yolanda Hadid and Mohamed Hadid, Isabella Khair Hadid is the sister of Gigi Hadid. With natural blonde hair and blue-green eyes, this 24-year-old diva surely deserves to be the most beautiful woman in the world.
Apart from being the princess of fashion shows, she has also been interested in photography as she pursued fashion photography at Parsons School of Design only to drop out of school after succeeding as a model. Since then, she has been the face of many reputed brands like Topshop, Dior Beauty and TAG Heuer.
She is also a regular to graze the cover of fashion magazines throughout the world. We think, even science agrees to her talent and her complimentary beauty is just the cherry on the cake.
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Does she really need an introduction? Well, we don’t think so. She has been the inspiration for so many people and especially women, over the years, that we did not need Golden Ratio to tell us that she’s 92.44 per cent symmetrical. For us, she’s a 10 on 10. From being the front-woman of Destiny’s Child to rocking our hearts with musical gems like Single Ladies and Halo, today Beyonce is not only one of the world’s most beautiful women, but also one of the world’s best-selling record artists, having sold 118 million records worldwide.
Oh, and did we mention that she is also the most nominated woman at the Grammy Awards and has a total of 24 Grammy wins? Queen Bey is also a great writer-director, btw, if you didn’t already know it. If you don’t believe it, check out Black Is King and do yourself a favour.
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Amber Heard has been in the news for the last couple of years due to her allegations against actor and former husband Johnny Depp. Despite all the controversies surrounding her, she’s still one of the most beautiful divas in the world with a 91.85 per cent symmetrical face.
The 34-year-old American actress debuted back in 2004 in the sports drama Friday Night Lights in a minor role and since then went on to act in many a critical production showcasing her acting chops and gained worldwide recognition through her role in the DC Extended Universe film Aquaman.
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If you didn’t know already, God is a Woman and this Dangerous Woman has reaffirmed that time and again with her angelic voice. Like her voice, even her beauty is angelic and the Golden Ratio just confirms it with claiming that her facial features are 91.81 per cent symmetrical. With various accolades over the years for her music and acting, she is also a Grammy award winner and has several tracks debuting at number-one all across the world.
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One of the best songwriters and singers of our time, Taylor Swift has been a big sister to many young women and men over the last decade. Her narrative lyrics, even though has frequently been criticized by the media, resonates with the younger generation and her 91.64 % symmetrical features are just a bonus.
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You might remember Kate Moss from her heroic Calvin Klein campaigns from the mid-1990s, her iconic waifish figure and as a pioneer of the size zero fashion. Although it’s been over two decades since her beauty is still ethereal and even at 46 her facial features are over 91% symmetrical.
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Our girl crush Johansson surely is someone to be envious of. She’s not only one of the most talented and recognized actor of all time, but her cute, girl-next-door facial features are also precisely 90.91 per cent symmetrical. From Marriage Story to Jojo Rabbit, she is always a stunner.
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One of the most talented ladies in the movie industry, she has proven time and again what a prolific actor, filmmaker and producer she is. And, she’s also someone who never skips a moment to uplift other women around her. Natalie teaches us all how to be a feminist every day and her 90.51 % perfectly sculpted face is just a bonus.
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According to the Golden Ratio, Katy Perry has a 90.08 per cent symmetrical face but have you heard her sing? It’s like a 100 + 1 for being so good. Everything we say about her should be less because what can you even say about someone who has nine U.S. Billboard Hot 100 number one singles has four Guinness World Records?
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We didn’t really need science to tell us that she is the tenth most beautiful woman in the world with 89.99 percent perfection because her enigmatic eyes speak for themselves. Cara is not just a pretty face, but she is also an excellent model and actress showcasing her prowess with movies like Paper Towns and Suicide Squad.
But then beauty isn’t always about a score!

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james home decorating, 2019-03-21 10:14:52.Here are the explanation of some of the types of the cabinet:Wrap-round bar: the front part of this type of home bar offers an expanded counter space at both sides, creating U-shape design. Normally, one of the side is shorter to create a room for small sinks or fridge. This home bar is good for those who love classical look in your house.Hidden home bar: this type of home bar has a design that looks like an armoire. You can see the spirits and wine storage, drawers, and a stemware rack when you open the door. You can use a lockable doors if you have children in your house to limit their access to your cocktail necessities.Folding bar: this home is also known as swing open cabinet, which is very ideal to optimize the floor space within your home office or dining room. It can be opened and extended to make the feel and look of a normal size cabinet.Corner home bar: this cabinet is very nice to save space for rooms with limited size. It is designed to match the corner of your room. It is also ideal for decoration purpose. Its design will not affect the traffic flow in your room, even if your room is small.Those are some of the types of bar cabinet you can use in your room. You can get more inspiration and idea by reading magazine related to interior design.
james home decorating, 2019-03-22 05:11:21.Admit it; for a long time, you have never paid attention to the importance of sofa slipcovers. However, hopefully, after reading this, you may be able to change your stance on this item. A slipcover is as functional as it is capable of adding some flair to a living room. Plus, it is also easy to apply so you get something that offers multiple advantages. The reason behind the use of slipcovers lies on the fact that a sofa is an investment you make that should last for years. By the end of the day, you need to find something that can spruce things up a little while also protecting that exact investment.
james home decorating, 2019-03-19 08:01:28.Having a small space living may be tricky for you to choose all furniture. Small space room should have a compact furniture and it is better if the unit can handle multitasking jobs. The sofa table is the perfect investment for those who need extra space to store stuff. Besides, there are many benefits you get when having the sofa table, for example, giving extra seating and storage for your favorite things to display.
james home decorating, 2019-03-20 11:21:53.Unexpected Advantages of Sofa Covers
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Here is the BCTF’s response to a government announcement Thursay that it will not appeal a court ruling that struck down laws that stripped the union of the right to bargain class size, class composition and special teacher ratios:
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Teachers across British Columbia are breathing a sigh of relief on learning that the provincial government has decided not to appeal the landmark April 13, 2011 ruling of the BC Supreme Court, which declared substantial portions of Bills 27 and 28 to be unconstitutional.
“This news is good for kids, who now can hope to have their learning conditions restored in time for the start of the new school year,” said BCTF President Susan Lambert, who said she sincerely thanked Education Minister George Abbott for the role he played in helping government arrive at its decision to allow the BC Supreme Court ruling to stand.
“Now, rather than wasting time and money on further court action, we can move forward immediately to bring resources into the system for students,” Lambert said. “If the political will is there to respect the court decision, we must at the very least restore the funding to achieve the learning conditions that existed before the legislation. We’re eager to get down to work on it so school boards can plan for September.”
She noted that today’s Grade 10 students were in Kindergarten in 2002 when the legislation was imposed to remove from the teachers’ contracts all provisions relating to class size and class composition, along with staffing ratios for non-enrolling teachers including school counsellors, teacher-librarians, learning assistance, and other specialist teachers.
“Throughout almost all of their school careers, these children have experienced deteriorating learning conditions, overcrowded classrooms, scarce learning resources, closed libraries, and a terrible lack of support for students with special needs,” Lambert said. “Now it’s time to restore the quality services and staffing levels that were eliminated in order to cut hundreds of millions of dollars a year out of the education budget. Why make students wait another year?”
Lambert noted that the Supreme Court ruling also restores teachers’ ability to negotiate improvements to class size and class composition through the collective bargaining process. “The number of children in the classroom, and the complexity and diversity of needs they present are two fundamental elements in terms of teachers’ working conditions, which are also student’s learning conditions,” Lambert said.


If you or a loved one are a wheelchair user, you’ve probably had your fair share of frustrations when it comes to accessibility in public spaces. That’s why Lift and Transfer Specialists encourages you to make a New Year’s Resolution to spread awareness. By telling your or your loved one’s story, we can increase knowledge of what it’s like to live with a disability.
Here are a few of our suggestions for spreading awareness:
Get involved with local charities, events and civic organizations. By doing this, you’re becoming more visible and increasing people’s awareness that there is a sizeable population that rely on accessibility. You’re also showing people that disability isn’t something that holds you back from living a regular life! January is an excellent time to start volunteering, since this also marks the Day of Service many people do in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. You can go to http://mlkday.gov/serve/find.php to find opportunities near you to volunteer.
Talk to Your Representatives
Attend a meeting of your city council, board of supervisors or school board and talk about what it’s like to live in your community as a disabled individual. If there’s a local government building that’s difficult to access, let them know about it. Write to your congressional representatives about issues of accessibility.
Connect with Others.
It can be easy to get discouraged when getting involved with public issues, especially if you’re dealing with your own health conditions. You can’t encourage others if you’re down on yourself, however. Look for others with disabilities and find a role model. Joining a support group can not only help you stay positive, it can also give you a network of support to aid in advocating for accessibility issues.
At Lift and Transfer Specialists, we want to see a world that’s accessible to people of all abilities, and that’s why we’ve become such experts at installing ramps, ceiling lifts and pool lifts, to encourage independence for all. Email us or call (877) 542-5438 today if you want to make your home or business more accessible.