The Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) has announced service enhancements for the #170, #171, and #172 bus routes, which service the area surrounding the University's main campus and are used by both students and community members.
Service on the #170 will be extended to 7 P.M. on weekdays, while Sunday and holiday hours on the #171 and #172 will also extend to from 4:30 P.M. to 7 P.M. These changes took effect on September 7.
The changes were prompted by the re-opening of the Breckenridge dormitory, according to Deputy Dean of Housing and Dining Services Cheryl Gutman. Breckenridge residents will be assigned to the dining hall at Burton-Judson Courts, and with the old bus schedule, they would have had some difficulty getting to dinner, especially on Sunday evenings.
"We made changes to provide more transportation support to the people that live in Breckenridge, and we thought it would be helpful to them to get to and from meals at B-J," Gutman said.
Housing and dining officials met with the student transportation committee last year and discussed making changes to the bus routes to support Breckenridge students. They then approached a receptive CTA with their plans.
"CTA's great to work with. They support us really well," Gutman said.
Gutman said that Breckenridge was assigned to B-J because housing officials were unsure that they would be able to accommodate another house at Bartlett Dining Commons, where meals, especially lunch, can get very crowded. She also pointed out that B-J is about the same distance from Breckenridge as Bartlett.
CTA also expanded bus service along Lake Shore Drive last month, affecting 14 bus routes on the North and South Sides of the city, including several that service Hyde Park. The changes were a result of analysis of ridership and existing travel patters. "These changes demonstrate that the CTA listens to its customers," said CTA president Frank Kruesi in a press release.
The popular #6 bus was re-named the Jackson Park Express, and instead of extending all the way to 103rd Street, it now ends its route at 79th Street. The #15 Jeffery Local bus now operates along the same route as the #6 until it reaches 47th Street going north, when it turns around and heads south instead of taking Lake Shore Drive. The #28 Stony Island bus became the Stony Island Express-instead of ending its route at the 47th Street Red Line stop, it now takes Lake Shore Drive to downtown, eventually arriving at Union Station. In addition, the #1 Indiana/Hyde Park route was truncated; it no longer goes south of 51st Street and it now only operates during the weekday rush hour periods.
Hyde Park residents will also have more options to get downtown during the weekday rush hour. The #2 Hyde Park Express route was extended south to 60th Street and east to Lake Park Avenue, and the #4X Cottage Grove Express, which makes limited stops south of Roosevelt Street and goes as far north as Chicago Avenue, was added during rush hour.
CTA spokeswoman Anne McCarthy said the agency has received mostly positive feedback about the changes. "We hope it provides more convenient ways for people to get downtown and more alternatives to driving," she said.
The moves, which are the first major enhancements to routes in this area in over two decades, are expected to reduce the number of transfers that passengers will need to make. The changes are expected to cost the CTA $2.8 million.
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CHEYENNE, WY-- Performance results on the ACT for the 2014 graduating class were released today by the Wyoming Department of Education (WDE) and the ACT.
Statewide, the average composite score for the graduating class of 2014 rose from a year ago, increasing from 19.8 in 2013 to 20.1 in 2014. This increase is noteworthy because more Wyoming students than ever are participating in the ACT – over 6,000 students in 2014 – since the ACT is required for state and federal accountability in grade 11. In contrast, most of the students across the nation who take the test intend to go to college, so they are typically a higher achieving subset of all high school graduates.
Although the statewide average remains below the national average, the Wyoming increase of 0.3 exceeded the national increase of 0.1. The attached table shows five year trends of test participation and performance for Wyoming as well as the nation.
The ACT is a college entrance test that predicts a student’s likelihood of success in college in four content areas, including English, math, reading, and science. Performance rose for the 2014 Wyoming graduating class in all four content areas, with the largest increase observed in English (18.6 to 19.3). National increases were observed in three of the four content areas, but they lagged behind the larger improvements made by Wyoming students.

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4 edition of defence of compulsion found in the catalog.
defence of compulsion
Warren J. Brookbanks
Includes bibliographical references.
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+10 sentence examples: 1. The desire to laugh became a compulsion. 2. The legal system is based on compulsion. 3. Slaves work by compulsion, not by choice. 4. You are under no compulsion to pay immediately. 5. For many people, dieting is a compuls. The In Defence of Youth Work campaign saw the light of day at Youth and Policy’s History conference in March The impetus came from the circulation of an Open Letter, which can be found on our site. At heart the Campaign seeks to defend and extend youth work as a distinctive educational practice founded on a voluntary relationship with young people and shaped by their agendas.
Property Defense League. He formulated a system of "thorough" individualism that he described as "voluntaryism." ABOUT THE BOOK A collection of essays by a leading lateth century radical individualist and follower of the ideas of Herbert Spencer. Herbert discusses the moral problems of state coercion, especially when applied to state education. Compulsion: A Novel - Kindle edition by Levin, Meyer, Clark, Marcia, Levin, Gabriel. Download it once and read it on your Kindle device, PC, phones or tablets. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading Compulsion: A s:
Marcia Clark knows a thing or two about law and (dis)order. A former prosecutor in the elite Special Trials Unit of the Los Angeles District Attorney’s Office—where she headed the prosecution of O.J. Simpson—she began her career as a criminal defense attorney and, more recently, has represented the indigent on appeal. “Compulsion is a lost star in the pantheon of America’s golden age of Jewish fiction; its re-release should be welcomed by all. Despite prejudices and misconceptions about homosexuality that are inseparable from the time in which the story is set (and in which it was written), Levin brilliantly dissects the human heart in this classic of psychological realism – a remarkably sympathetic.
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Compulsion, the #3 bestseller inis a fictionalized account of a crime and trial which actually happened in Chicago in the s, known as the Leopold and Loeb case.
Two teen aged boys from wealthy families kidnapped and killed a young boy and were eventually sentenced to life imprisonment/5.
Expert testimony about Battered Women’s Syndrome may be relevant to both the second and third elements of the duress defense, as well as in rehabilitating a defendant’s credibility.
See United States v. Lopez, F.3d(9th Cir. Duress is not a defense to murder, nor will it mitigate murder to manslaughter. United States v. DURESS VS. NECESSITY. The defense of necessity, like duress, involves compulsion to act unlawfully in order to avoid a threat of immediate defenses fail if the defendant had a reasonable alternative to violating the law.
So, how are they different. Duress, on the one hand, arises from the actions of other people—for example, the prototypical case of someone pointing a gun at another.
Reviewed by Destiny Guerrero Defence of compulsion book Compulsion, originally published inMeyer Levin strives to answer a question that has lingered with him since the murder of year-old Robert Franks in why did these two boys, his own schoolmates, kill this boy. compulsion are legally synonymous, but, coercion is used only in the particular case of a married woman,' importing something less stringent than threats of physical injury necessary to establish the defence of compulsion.
Indeed, it may be asked whether this dis- crimination of terms is really necessary, but defence of compulsion book long as the Legis.
Benchbook – Compulsion: s 31(1)(c) No March Amendments direction above to explain the defence does not apply to such a person and add another thing to the list of things the prosecution can prove to exclude the defence, namely: 4. That [X] entered into an unlawful association or.
The novel, titled Compulsion, was published in Levin portrayed Leopold (under the pseudonym Judd Steiner) as a brilliant but deeply disturbed teenager, psychologically driven to kill because of his troubled childhood and an obsession with Loeb.
Leopold later wrote that reading Levin's book made him "physically sick. I’m certainly not doing what I do out of any compulsion.” Asked about the criticism regarding his frequent vacations, he said: “In India, I live my life surrounded by security men, 24X7.
Compulsion can take forms other than physical force. The courts have been indisposed to admit it as a defence for any crime committed through yielding to it.
It can best be considered under the heads of obedience to orders, martial coercion, duress per minas, and necessity. Although written half a century ago, the book is still quite a fascinating account of a famous crime: the gratuitous murder of a small boy by the young college men, Leopold and Loeb.
This book was adapted to the screen in a good s: The defence of ‘duress’ is known as ‘compulsion’ in Queensland and in some respects is defined differently here than in common law jurisdictions.
In Queensland, you can be found to have acted under duress if you commit an offence in order to save yourself or another person, or your property or another person’s property, from serious.
48 For a detailed analysis of this concept, see P Robinson “Causing the conditions of one's own defense: A study in the limits of theory in criminal law doctrine” () 71 Virginia Law Review 1 and S Yeo Compulsion in the Criminal Law (, Law Book) at chap 5.
The defence of compulsion was not raised by counsel at first instance and not put to the jury. The Court of Appeal held the circumstances identified in s 31(1)(c) were fairly raised but the application of the defence was precluded by s 31(2). The High Court held that s 31(2) applies to an act only if the accused has been charged in.
Criminal Defense Compulsion. J (updated J ) Everyone has freedom under the law to willingly attest, agree or disagree to a particular request or do something without being forced to do it. However, in law, one may be compelled to commit an act or do something without infringing on the person’s right.
Auberon Herbert's criminally neglected writings are a joyous treasure trove of uncompromising liberalism. They are brought together in this exquisite collection produced by Liberty Fund. In every essay, each one of which merits its inclusion in the collection, Herbert's pen whiplashes eloquently against the forces of compulsion and socialism/5(9).
Pi's apologia for zoos may be somewhat simplistic and overstated, but in his defense, one could say that his argument is a reflection of a very special time in his life, an idyllic childhood when. — Midwest Book Review "Nearly a century after this 'crime of the century,' Levin’s tale — in this new edition, with a foreword by O.J.
prosecutor-turned-novelist Marcia Clark — is no less gripping or disturbing." — JTA Praise for Meyer Levin's Compulsion. The novel transforms Leopold and Loeb into Judd Steiner and Artie Strauss, their victim into Paulie Kessler and their defense attorney into Jonathan Wilk.
Levin´s novel is in two parts, "The Crime of the Century" and "The Trial of the Century.". Certain crimes seem to epitomize the thinking of their era""- and this is a documentary novel of the Loeb-Leopold case which brought into play the ""psychoanalytical point of view"" of our time, much as Dreiser's American Tragedy represented the sociological view of his.
In another sense too, the Loeb-Leopold case belongs more to the '50's than the '20's when it was a singular, and shocking. A- Christianity's Protest against Islam Previously we stated that Christianity has determined that the concept of jihad is a weakness within Islam.
This is so because they believe the law of jihad means that Islam is a religion of war, and not peace, while Christianity is a religion of peace.
In their view, war is inherently bad and peace is good, and any religion that is divinely founded must.FigTree Press, dedicated to publishing works that illuminate the American Jewish experience, has done a great service to the readers of today by reissuing COMPULSION.
The book may be read by modern readers for its excellent writing as well as for its mesmerizing crime story. It also has deeper repercussions for the events of the 20th Century.Absolute compulsion, sleep, unconsciousness, a fainting fit, an epileptic fit, serious intoxication, a blackout, reflex movements, strong emotional pressure, order to harm another, the defence of automatism will not succeed.
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What Is Green Kyllinga?
Green kyllinga is a perennial sedge weed. It will return next year unless you do something about it. Green kyllinga invades by both seed and underground stems known as rhizomes. The weed generally has three long leaves that form on the end of a hard triangular stem. Green kyllinga also makes a spiky green seed head. The seed head will fade to brown if left untreated.
How Do I Get Rid of Green Kyllinga?
Cultural control is the best long term solution for weed control. Creating an environment where your grass thrives and out competes weeds makes for an easier life. Green kyllinga thrives in poorly drained soil. Proper drainage will greatly improve your lawn. Additionally, proper mowing heights will keep your grass in the best position to edge out weeds.
We deal with a few grass types around Baton Rouge and New Orleans: St. Augustine, Centipedegrass, Zoysia, and Bermudagrass. Luckily, there are a lot of good options for chemical control in these grass types. Look for products containing any one of the following active ingredients: sulfosulfuron, imazaquin, sulfentrazone, halosulfuron, bentazon). Read and follow the label for application instructions. Some herbicides take multiple applications.
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What Does Annual Pump Maintenance Usually Include?
Pumps can be used in a wide variety of applications and environments. Due to their versatility, they are available in many types, including submersible pumps, jet pumps, domestic pumps, and variable-frequency drive pumps, to name a few. Although many pumps are available, preventative maintenance is crucial for all pumps to help spot issues early on and discourage pump failure. Having annual pump maintenance performed is one of the most effective ways to utilize preventative maintenance measures for your pump.
Why Is Annual Pump Maintenance Important?
Whether you are running a pump in your pond, a well pump, or a sewage treatment system, annual pump maintenance is integral to keeping your system running reliably and maximizing the lifespan of your pump.
Different parts make up your pump, and all require periodic attention to inspect their shape. Unfortunately, without regular inspection and maintenance, you may be unaware of a problem with your pump until after it becomes an even bigger problem and possibly a more costly repair. For example, a trained pump technician may be able to spot a potential problem in a well-water system during regular maintenance, perhaps avoiding a water outage in your home for an extended amount of time.
The type of maintenance performed will vary depending on several factors, including the type of pump and who conducts it. However, there are some things to look for in an annual pump maintenance program.
Yearly maintenance usually includes inspecting and greasing the motor, checking the valve, floats, AMPS, oil, and time cycling.
Yearly preventative maintenance and service on domestic and booster pumps should include inspecting electrical capacitors, pressure switch, and control box, inspecting plumbing valves and air changing system, inspecting the tank itself, obtaining water levels, and checking motor wear, as well as checking AMPS.
For best results, turbine pump maintenance should include inspecting the tube, shaft, motor fans, controls, and discharge, serving the pump and motor, greasing the motors, adjusting the auto oiler, and obtaining water levels.
The pumps should have yearly maintenance, including inspecting the fans, connections, thermostats, fan relays, and displays, cleaning or replacing the filters, and blowing out the heat sinks and cabinets.
The maintenance required can vary greatly depending on the pump’s type and application. Also, the location of many pumps can make maintenance or repairs tricky without the proper training and equipment, so it’s usually best to have a professional pump specialist complete servicing and maintenance. However, there are some things that you can do yourself to look for any obvious signs of a problem.
If your pump is above the ground, you may be able to spot some warning signs of a problem, such as leaking water. However, submersible pumps are significantly more challenging for you to evaluate the condition since it is submerged in water. Still, you can pay attention to any alarms that your system is displaying or look for signs of a clog, such as low water pressure and call a pump specialist.
If you detect any of these items, you should call a pump specialist as soon as possible:
Hearing a humming sound when the pump is running is normal. However, one of the first signs of a problem with your pump can be hearing abnormally loud noises, clunking, or crunching sounds.
Since the mechanical seals are a wearing part, they should be routinely replaced and can be a leaking point on a pump. The stuffing box can be a leaking point as well. Look for signs of a water leak, such as mold or damp spots.
If you notice your pump seems to be vibrating excessively, this could be cause for concern. A pump should not overly vibrate, and some causes could include impeller imbalance or damage or misalignment of the pump and motor.
If the pump casing, motor, or bearings seem to be getting overly hot, this could indicate rubbing or wearing of parts, that the pump has been running against a deadhead, or it has been trying to run in a capacity that it cannot handle or maintain, causing excessive strain.
Corrosion can weaken your pump’s casing and components, causing pump failure and possibly contaminating your water. Therefore, any signs of rusting, cracking, or discoloration should cause concern.
Even small solids can cause your pump to clog if it isn’t made for it. You can notice the signs of a clog by paying attention to water flow and pressure.
Whether being used in an industrial, residential, or municipal setting, we rely heavily on pumps in our day-to-day lives. Although you may not think about pump maintenance until after there is already a problem, proper upkeep will discourage premature failure of your system and save money down the road. Having regular pump maintenance performed is a highly effective preventative maintenance measure that you can take to maximize the longevity of your pump.
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"This photo taken when I was in New York in 2009, of a Gray's Papaya hot dog store on the corner of 8th Ave and 37th street. The photo was taken with a Polaroid Spectra SE camera with Image film. (I think - I had recently gotten the camera with a half used film pack already inside it).
I think this photo sums up most what I love about the city because it is taken in the area near Penn station which at night seems to revert back to the type of NYC shown in the de Niro film "Taxi Driver' - new hopeful arrivals from the US, shady characters, preachers etc.
It's New York at its most exciting, scary, mind boggling best."
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Southern Super Series & Champion Racing Association Join Two Day Show
(Nashville, TN – 02/22/16) – Track Enterprises, the racing promotion company based in Macon, IL, has announced that discounted presale tickets are on sale now for the April 9, 2016 ARCA Racing Series event at Fairgrounds Speedway Nashville. Joining the ARCA Racing Series will be the Southern Super Series and the ARCA/CRA Super Series in a huge combined event.
For the ARCA Racing Series presented by Menards, last year marked the return to the Fairgrounds after a 20+ year hiatus. The eventual champion, Grant Enfinger, claimed the win which helped propel him to the series championship. Last year’s date also saw the Southern Super Series Late Models compete in a 100-lap race that saw Daniel Hemric take the checkered in a thrilling battle down the stretch.
Though last year’s event was huge, this one has gotten even bigger with the addition of the ARCA/CRA Super Series and a Friday night show. The Friday, April 8 event will see the Southern Super Series and the ARCA/CRA Super Series compete in separate points paying events. Those race finishes will then line-up a combined North-South Super Late Model Challenge on Saturday night, which will join the ARCA 200.
Discounted advance reserved tickets for the top eight rows along with general admission passes for the Saturday, April 9 portion of the event are now on sale in the Track Enterprises office. Pre-sale reserved tickets include a $5 discount per pass. To order your tickets to this year’s ARCA 200 along with the North-South Super Late Model Challenge, call Track Enterprises at 217-764-3200.
More details on the doubleheader weekend will be announced as the upcoming weeks progress. For further information, visit www.trackenterprises.com, www.southernsuperseries.com, www.cra-racing.com, or www.fairgroundsspeedwaynashville.com.


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Following on from Halo Infinite's first event, the samurai-inspired Fractures: Tenrai, we may be getting some less out-there armour in the next event.
A dataminer called @_FireMonkey has unveiled what could be up for grabs for players eager to move their way through a new event battle pass in February 2022. It should be noted that, from what we've seen so far, this may not be a complete list – Fractures: Tenrai has 30 tiers of rewards whereas there are only 10 listed here. Could we even get another armour core higher up the list, similar to the Yoroi armour core in the current, on-going event? Or could this mean we're going to get shorter events in-between larger seasons? We'll have to wait and see.
Halo Infinite Ritual Leak | Tactical Ops— 🎄 Santa Ricky (@_FireMonkey) November 27, 2021
Test your aim in a high stakes battle
February 8th, 2022 - February 21st, 2022
The only currently known info is the rewards, capstones and special playlist is currently unknown.
The rewards listed so far include the Claw Patrol Spartan Pose, the Scorpion Punch Amour Coating, the Mark V Zeta Helmet, and the UA/Mauros Helmet Attachment. As is now standard, you'll also get a number of XP grant and challenge swap tokens, too.
The dataminer notes that the event could end up being called Tactical Ops because the game modes that'll reportedly appear in the setlist are called:
- Tactical: Slayer Stalkers
- Tactical: Slayer Commandos
- Tactical: Slayer Sidekicks
- Tactical: Slayer Manglers
If that checks out, colour me interested – pistol playlists in legacy Halo games have always been incredibly fun, and this might even mean we get something SWAT-like in the future, too. Bring on those headshots.
If you want to know how to better move through the battle pass (and its now-infamous progression hitches), you can check out our Halo Infinite Mulitplayer Tutorial for some easy levelling tips. In the meantime, here's everything you need to know about the Halo Infinite Tenrai Event - including how to level quickly, and how long does it take to finish the pass. To help you get those elusive kills, you may also want to check out the best controller setup for Xbox and PC, too.

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Bournemouth's Steve Cook produced the save of the season so far in the Premier League, though unfortunately he was shown a red card for doing so.
In the first half at Carrow Road, Aaron Ramsdale rushed out to thwart Norwich striker Teemu Pukki when he was played in behind and as Ondrej Duda curled one goalwards on the rebound, Cook made the crazy decision to completely handle the ball.
The Cherries No.3 was sat in the six-yard box when the shot was taken and with no disguise whatsoever, jumped up to tip the ball over the penalty in the most obvious fashion.
He was correctly given a red card by the referee before VAR provided confirmation to the easiest decision of all-time, while Pukki would then step up to open the scoring from the spot.
To be fair it was a cracking, full-stretch save that the likes of David De Gea, Ederson and Alisson Becker would have been proud of, so maybe Cook should consider a position change at the ripe old age of 28!
Steve Cook has just made one of the saves of the season. Stunning. And been sent off for it obviously— Mark Chapman (@markchapman) January 18, 2020
No player has a better save % in the Premier League this season than Steve Cook (100%).— Statman Dave (@StatmanDave) January 18, 2020
What a save! 🧤 pic.twitter.com/fF2IzcUCzo
1-0 HT— Rob Butler (@BobRutler) January 18, 2020
We needed a bit of luck in this relegation fight... and we got it when Steve Cook did his Peter Shilton impression. 🤣
Duda has been excellent, class on the ball and plenty of ideas. 👍🏻👍🏻 pic.twitter.com/y79VUTLcTb
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Send Hi To Get A Job
The artificial chatbot has been launched by the Department of Science and Technology on Wednesday.
The DST Instruction Forecasting and Evaluation Council has created a portal called Shramik Shaktimanch. Which will connect labor, small and medium enterprises with WhatsApp.
According to Pradeep Srivastava, executive director of TIFAC, Saksham originated during the Kovid-19 epidemic. Millions of jobless migrant workers across India were forced to return home when the lockdown took place. The migrant laborers walked thousands of km with their families. Including children and the elderly. This phenomenon is one of the defining aspects of the Indian epidemic experience.
In the lockdown the entire migrant laborers were forced to return to their original location. Srivastava said during the launch of the portal at the India International Center in New Delhi that some of them had even lost their jobs.
This portal includes geospatial maps of MSMEs across India. Using data on job availability and required skills, the portal will match workers with potential employment opportunities in their fields. This is available on 7208635370.
Once a worker sent a message on a WhatsApp chatbot, questions would be asked asking for information about this person and his work experience. According to the information received, the AI system will give the user a job nearby. This chat will be in Hindi and English language. People who have a feature phone can apply by calling Miss on 022-67380800.
“We have contacted different MSMEs and related associations in India and mentioned them to sign on to this entryway,” Srivastava said. People who are looking for employment will get a lot of benefits through this portal.
The challenge must be faced
The portal is onboard but Srivastava said reaching out to laborers and workers and those people taking advantage of the portal is no less of a challenge. Some data of migrant laborers is available with the Policy Commission and that data is being registered on a portal called Unnati.


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Row over BBC presenter's Darling defence
Alistair Darling was right to give a grim assessment of the economy, according to an extraordinary public defence from Radio 4 Today programme presenter Evan Davis.
Evan Davis: The Chancellor was just telling the truth, he said
He argued that the Chancellor should not be vilified because he was just telling the truth.
But Davis, perhaps better known as frontman on the BBC TV programme Dragons' Den, was immediately criticised by Tories.
They said it was not the role of a BBC presenter to defend the Government's public statements or to take sides in the row.
Some MPs claimed Davis's comments, on his Today programme blog, could compromise the presenter the next time he is questioning politicians.
Mr Darling's remark last weekend that the economic situation was 'arguably the worst in 60 years' was followed by the pound crashing to a record low. Conservative leader David Cameron accused the Chancellor of 'talking down' the economy.
But on his blog Davis, 46, a former economics editor at the BBC, offered his personal view that Mr Darling 'deserves defending' from the 'various accusations laid at his door' over talking us into recession and causing the pound to plunge.
He denied the Chancellor had 'dropped a clanger' and said talk of him failing to reassure consumers and investors was wrong.
Davis said: 'In the face of all the evidence to the contrary, I think it would have been a mistake for Mr Darling to have stuck to his previous line that we are uniquely well-placed to weather the storm.
'It seems unlikely he had special powers to move us all with his words of encouragement and positive thinking - if only he hadn't blown it.
'If political spin could move the economy so far, let's improve the quality of our schools by demanding that education ministers tell us inner city schools are better than suburban ones. And maybe the Foreign Secretary could get Russia out of Georgia by telling us they are not there at all.
'No, if we could make the economy strong by lying about it, I would be out there for lying all the time. But it didn't work in the Soviet Union, and it won't work in a country with a free press either. Better that Mr Darling tells us what he thinks, than he tells us what we'd like to hear.'
Critics feel Davis stepped over the line. Conservative MP David Davies said: 'It is completely wrong for a BBC presenter to start defending Government actions when they have made mistakes.' He added: 'Why is a Labour Chancellor being helped out by a presenter of the BBC's flagship political programme?'
A BBC spokesman said: 'Evan Davis clearly states at the start of his blog - and couldn't be clearer - that he is not writing to support or oppose the Chancellor. It's purely an argument about the media and how it reports.'
But Mr Davies said the blog risked raising further fears of a Left-wing bias at the BBC. Jim Naughtie, another Today presenter, caused a row in 2005 when he asked Labour's Ed Balls: 'If we win the election, does Gordon Brown want to remain Chancellor?'
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Double-glazed windows, as the name implies, are made up of two layers of glass. Between the two panes, there is a gap that may be filled with inert gas or left as a vacuum. Although double glazing was primarily designed to offer better insulation for houses, it has far more to contribute. In this blog, we’ll look at the various benefits that double glazing may bring, as well as why you should install it on your doors and windows.
Easy Maintenance With Double Glazing
The majority of people feel that double glazing causes problems with cleaning and fixing windows. However, this is only a misconception. Remember that you clean the windows on a regular basis to avoid discolouration caused by dust collection. Brush off the moisture to protect the window frames from decaying and to prevent harsh cleaning procedures. If you do this, you can be confident that your double-glazed windows will last a long time.
Not As Much Condensation
Condensation appears as little water droplets on your windows from time to time. The particles form because the inside of the house’s windows is cooler than the outside air. The moisture condenses on the glass panes as a result of this. The temperature of the interior window glass matches the temperature of the air within the home, eliminating condensation. Condensation has far consequences, despite its apparent insignificance. The water droplets might develop mildew, which can be harmful to your health. The humidity may also cause the wooden window frames to corrode. Reduced condensation levels assist you to avoid the costly cleaning and repairs that come with water damage.
Better Insulation With Double Glazing
Double glazing has been installed to provide better insulation than standard glazing. Double-glazed windows include a better boundary, lowering the amount of thermal energy transferred from your home to the chilly outside air. Your home will be better equipped to retain the heat received from the sun during the day. During the warmer months, the windows absorb the heat waves from outside. Warmer winters and cooler summers can now be enjoyed thanks to the more developed insulation provided by double glazed windows.
Outside Noise Decreased
Some houses seem to allow in even the tiniest amount of noise. With double glazing, you won’t have to worry about noise infiltration. They offer superior noise reduction as opposed to single glazing. They’re especially useful if you live in a noisy neighbourhood or near an airport. With double glazing, your home provides a quiet and soothing environment away from the noisy and hectic world outside. Similarly, the windows keep noise from entering your house at bay. You can even turn on the music and listen to it without bothering your neighbours.
The world has grown and expanded at an incredible rate over the last century. Fossil fuels have driven much of this expansion, and their impact on the environment has been enormous. It’s critical that we figure out how to lessen our environmental impact. As a result of the lower energy use, double glazing is safer for the environment.
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So, yesterday. I did this sort of interval thing doing 400’s at 6:40/mile pace as then recovery at 9:20 pace. I did 4 repeats and it really isn’t worth talking about. I did have a great strength workout after that, though.
Today’s run was a 5 mile easy run outside. I’ve been reading Jack Daniels’ running formula. I’m only about halfway through, but the book establishes various types of workouts at paces based on a recent running performance. Based on my last 5K time, my “easy” pace is 9:27 minutes per mile.
So, I set out for 5 at that pace, trying to pay attention to my cadence. The pace felt horribly slow at first. I managed to count my steps at 160 per minute. Elite runners average about 180 steps per minute. I measured my steps about 4 or 5 times during the run and was surprisingly consistent at 160. I figured that wasn’t such a bad place to start at. I did find it a little difficult to slow myself down my shortening my stride rather than slowing my cadence.
In any case, it was 80 degrees when I woke up at 7:00 am. It was probably close to 85 by the time I got out the door. It was hotter than a mother f*cker on the 4th of July. That made the last mile pretty tough, but I managed a 9:25 average pace overall, which was pretty close to my ideal “easy pace”…though the last mile didn’t feel as easy as I would have liked.
8 minutes warmup
5 miles at 9:25 pace
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The City of London Corporation has highlighted several new proposals for improvements in and around the EC3 ‘Eastern Cluster’ area; with an emphasis to create “an exceptional urban environment which is attractive, welcoming and vibrant”.
In the face of growing worker numbers due to the increasing number of new office developments in the typical district where the majority of skyscrapers are housed, the City understands it has a responsibility to improve public realms. The public realm must respond to these demands in order to maintain the area’s attractiveness as a world-class business destination and increasingly as a hub for culture and leisure.
Local amenities are of particular importance along with employers making location decisions based on the quality of the buildings and the public realm that they can offer their employees. The above map indicates areas, similarly to the Aldgate Square regeneration, which will continue to drive the worker’s perception of the City of London as a global leading business hub.
The Consultation period is still open and can be found here.


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About Deutsche bank of Canada.
Deutsche bank of Canada is a financial institution and government owned corporation that attains every financial objectives in Canada since 1970’s. Deutsche bank of Canada was founded in the year 1981. Deutsche Bank of Canada offers commercial banking services Including Bank offers consumer loans, mortgages, foreign exchange, syndicated loans to corporate, institutions and government customers in Canada. The CEO of Deutsche bank of Canada is STEPHEN VON ROMBERG DROSTE. Deutsche bank of Canada is known to be a universal bank that corporates Four major categories Including: Investment bank, corporate bank, private bank and Asset management.
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Moses Sumney has shared his rendition of Ariana Grande‘s hit single ‘thank u, next’, from her 2019 album of the same name. Sumney’s slowed-down cover is available exclusively via Amazon Music. Check it out below.
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Question: I have a beautiful black cat that I adopted 12 years ago (he was about eight weeks old). I am his primary caregiver. He gets excellent care and has a beautiful home at his disposal. He is hyperthyroid and has received medication for about five years. Most of the bites are on my forearm, and they usually cause bleeding. The cat strikes very quickly. I can usually tell by looking at him – he gets a funny look and stares at my arm. He may get me while I lie on the sofa or in bed. He usually strikes and then runs off. Other than the biting, he is social and likes to be with us. I never scold him, but I feel badly that he continues to bite me. He rarely bites my husband.
Answer: Indeed, why do some cats – despite living with kindness – display aggression? In many cases, the underlying motivation for aggression can be ascertained with a relatively high degree of confidence. While in other cases, the motivation is less evident. When an underlying motivation can be determined, a diagnostic category is assigned. For instance, some cats behave aggressively when cornered. With no access to retreat, the cat may hiss, swat and/or bite the encroaching person. A diagnosis of fear-based aggression might be assigned. Once fear-eliciting stimuli are identified, a behavior modification plan can be instituted to minimize the chance of an aggressive response.
Some cats are frightened by a particular stimulus, but then turn the aggressive response to a nearby person. In this type of case, the initial trigger elicited fear, while the actual bite is a consequence of redirected aggression. Cats that exhibit redirected aggression often require a complex behavioral treatment plan to assure the safety of household people and pets.
Unlike the fearful cats are the cats that pounce upon people who are merely trying to go about their daily routine. One may notice a crouched posture, perhaps a gently flicking tail. Then, as the victim reaches a certain point, the cat springs.
This type of behavior very often represents play-based behavior. A careful behavioral history will confirm that diagnosis. Behavior modification techniques as well as management changes can be combined to reduce the risk of injury to household people.
When the playfully pouncing cat inflicts serious bites, the behavior may be a reflection of normal but misguided predatory behavior. Although play and predatory behaviors often appear somewhat similar to an onlooker, careful consideration of body posture as well as other behavioral and personality traits can help differentiate between the two. This distinction can become quite essential when serious wounds are being inflicted.
There are still other contexts in which household cats behave aggressively. Some cats guard resources including food, valuable resting places or special people.
These cats may behave aggressively when physically moved from a cozy chair or counter. Terms such as status-based or dominance-related aggression have been used to describe this behavior. The day-to-day interactions between the aggressive cat and his family members must be addressed to successfully treat this type of aggression.
A final context of aggression worth mentioning is aggression in which a cat appears to enjoy being stroked, and may even solicit this attention. Then, in the midst of being petted, and often with little or no warning, the cat bites. The bite may be inflicted in a gentle manner, or it may be quite severe. Why does this happen? The answer is not entirely clear. It is possible that certain cats may experience sudden discomfort while being petted. Another consideration is that the cat simply tires of the handling attempts to signal, albeit inappropriately, his desire for the person to stop. Although these cats deliver uninhibited bites, it is quite likely that they dont even realize they are inflicting pain upon us.
So what about your cat? First, you describe him as a social cat. It is not likely that the behavior represents fear. Since he pauses to look directly at you prior to a bite, the aggression is not redirected in nature. It is noteworthy that your cat directs his aggression toward you more often than toward your husband. Either he simply has more opportunity to bite you or he has different expectations of you.
For instance, he may consider you to be an important source of affection, and may then bite when he does not immediately receive sufficient attention to satisfy his needs. In other words, his bite may be his means of controlling your behavior, dominant behavior if you will. A detailed behavioral history would allow a behaviorist to support or refute this proposal.
A second consideration is that the aggression may be related to play or predatory behavior. Your cat may watch your arm as if it were a prey species. Then, he may seize the moment and bite you, hard of course. He may have no idea how hard his bite is. Your cat was adopted at a young age. Many kittens that have grown up apart from siblings, or without a mother cats guidance, appear less able to inhibit their bites.
Before closing, I would like to emphasize that any cat exhibiting aggressive behavior should be brought to his veterinarian for a thorough physical examination.
Many medical conditions can contribute to aggressive behavior. In fact, one of these conditions is hyperthyroidism. Since your cat does suffer from this condition, careful management is essential to avoid your cats being exposed to high levels of thyroid hormone.

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Horace and Pete is a new show by Louis C.K.
I love his stand-up. I’m a fan of “Louie.” And then he made “Horace and Pete.” It’s (almost) nothing like I’ve seen before. There’s no audience, and no laugh track. It’s pure in image and in sound. The cast is incredible.
Louis C.K. (as Horace) and Steve Buscemi (as Pete) in the lead. Alan Alda as uncle Pete is crazy good. Edie Falco as Horace’s sister gives that Sopranos performance. Laurie Metcalf (yes, Sheldon’s mom) has one 30 minute scene and it’s fucking amazing.
It’s a lot like Louie. A lot more serious though. There’s comedy in it, but at times it’s gut wrenchingly good.
I full-heartedly recommend it. Get it at louisck.net for only $ 31.00.
If you need convincing, or want more info before you binge, listen to Louis’ interview with Marc Maron.

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New American research has found evidence to support the long-term belief that those living in parts of the world where the days are shorter and colder drink more alcohol, potentially putting people at higher risk of liver disease.
Performed by researchers from the University of Pittsburgh Division of Gastroenterology, the new study investigated to investigate whether living in colder, darker climate allows people to consume more alcohol and the effect it may have on the risk of alcohol choir.
The researchers gathered information about 193 sovereign countries as well as 50 states and 3,144 counties in the United States using data from the World Health Organization, the World Meteorological Organization and the Institute for Health Statistics and Evaluation.
They then looked at the relationships between climate factors such as average temperature and sunlight hours, alcohol consumption (measured as total alcohol intake per capita), the percentage of the population who drink alcohol and how much binge-drinking.
The results, published online in the journal Hepatology, showed that when the temperature and the number of daylight hours fell, alcohol consumption increased.
The researchers also found evidence that colder, darker days also contribute to binge drinking and a higher alcohol-related disease, one of the main causes of death in those with long-term excessive alcohol consumption. The same results were found both when comparing countries around the world and when comparing counties in the United States.
"It's something everyone has assumed for decades, but no-one has scientifically shown it. Why do people in Russia drink so much? Why in Wisconsin? All assume it's cold," says senior writer Ramon Bataller, MD, Ph. D. . "But we could not find a single paper climatic climate for alcohol intake or alcohol cirrhosis. This is the first study that systematically shows that in the world and in America, in colder areas and in less-sunny areas you have more drinking and more alcoholic cirrhosis."
The team noted that they also took into account other factors that could affect how much a population drinks, for example, most Arab populations living in hot desert areas with a large number of sunlight hours would refrain from alcohol.
The researchers also checked for health factors that can exacerbate the effects of alcohol on the liver, such as viral hepatitis, obesity and smoking.
"It is important to highlight the many confounding factors," said lead author Meritxell Ventura-Cots, Ph.D. "We tried to check for as many as we could. For example, we tried to check for religion and how it affects alcohol habits."
They explained that in colder climates they can drink because alcohol is a vasodilator, which means that it increases the flow of hot blood to the skin, which is full of temperature sensors, and it can also increase the heat capacity. Drinking is also linked to depression, which tends to be worse during the winter months and when there is less solar radiation.


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This renovation and minor addition at the Town of Stratford Police Facility presented a number of challenges.
The most fundamental was to create a solution to the chronic flooding of the basement level of the building. Stormwater frequently invaded the emergency medical response quarters, the police officers’ locker and fitness room, and the pistol range, compromising the Town’s ability to provide police and emergency services to the residents. This condition was resolved with a combination of foundation waterproofing, subgrade drainage lines, and well-designed pumping stations. A second challenge was to upgrade the existing pistol range to current safety and performance standards. The lead residue generated by the use of firearms requires extensive safety measures in cleaning the air so that it is safe to breather and in collecting and removing the spent ammunition. The minimum acceptable length of the range had increased since the existing pistol range was constructed, due to changes in firearm technology. Training equipment and techniques had also evolved and needed to be accommodated in the upgraded range. The set of solutions included expanding the size of the range slightly, installed sophisticated and effective ventilation and lead collection systems, and provided a secure access path and separation from the rest of the building. The third major project goal was to upgrade the booking and holding cell area. This required every aspect of the design to be carefully evaluated to ensure the safety of all parties. One cell was designed with a negative air pressure system to prevent the spread of communicable disease. All materials and surfaces were selected for durability, physical safety, and sanitation. Colors and lighting were chosen to reduce agitation and promote a sense of stability and calm. Public access to the facility was enhanced with a new handicapped accessible ramp at the front entrance, constructed of masonry to blend with the existing traditional brick building with classical detailing.

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Six local food pantries recently received grants totaling $15,800 from the Jewett City Savings Bank Foundation.
The awards were made to pantries that serve residents in need of assistance in communities served by the Bank. They included the Friends of Assisi Food Pantry in Danielson, Gemma E. Moran United Way/Labor Food Center in New London, Preston City Congregational Church, St. Mary Food Pantry in Jewett City, Town of Pomfret Food Pantry, and the Project PIN Food Pantry in Moosup.
Project PIN, which provides food to nearly 900 individuals a month, will use its $4,300 donation from the Jewett City Savings Bank Foundation to purchase additional refrigeration appliances at its location in the basement of All Hallows School in Moosup. In Danielson, the Friends of Assisi Food Pantry will purchase not only food but also diapers with its $2,000 award.
The Foundation’s $1,500 gift to the Gemma E. Moran United Way/Labor Food Center in New London will be used to support the Center’s mobile food pantry program, which serves an average of 1,000 households each month at its distribution sites including Jewett City.
The additional awards, ranging from $500 to $5,000 each, will all be used to purchase food for existing programs in the communities they serve.
“The food pantries in our area are vital resources for those who have no place else to turn,” said Kevin Merchant, president of the Jewett City Savings Bank Foundation. “We are proud to partner with these organizations to help assure that no one goes without, especially at this time of year.”

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Calling all Potterheads, Muggleborns and those who are still waiting for their Hogwarts letters to arrive by owl; Harry Potter is back.
Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, a two-part play developed by author J.K. Rowling, released a first look at its plot earlier this week and fans around the world are already starting to save up for tickets.
Here’s what you need to know about the show and why Harry Potter fans have been collectively losing their minds for the past 24 hours:
1. The Play is a Sequel to the Original ‘Harry Potter’ Series
Despite earlier rumors to the contrary, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child will be a sequel to Rowling’s original seven-part series, not a prequel. The story is being touted as “The eighth story. Nineteen years later.”
That makes Harry Potter a middle-aged father of three, married to Ginny Weasley and working as an Auror in the Ministry Magic. It also means that the Potter children are now Hogwarts students themselves. Check out the brief plot description:
It was always difficult being Harry Potter and it isn’t much easier now that he is an overworked employee of the Ministry of Magic, a husband and father of three school-age children.
While Harry grapples with a past that refuses to stay where it belongs, his youngest son Albus must struggle with the weight of a family legacy he never wanted. As past and present fuse ominously, both father and son learn the uncomfortable truth: sometimes, darkness comes from unexpected places.
Albus, fans of the books will remember, is Harry and Ginny’s youngest son. The last we saw of him – in the epilogue of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, was concerned about being sorted into Slytherin and not Gryffindor. That epilogue, of course, took place 19 years after the Battle of Hogwarts, meaning the play will pick up almost directly after that.
2. The Production Released New Key Art on Thursday Night
It seems safe to assume that the boy in the recently released art is Albus Severus Potter, the youngest of Harry and Ginny’s three children. Pottermore also released this short video on Thursday night of the artwork:
As if getting a first look at Albus wasn’t enough, it’s also interesting to note that the youngest Potter appears to be sitting inside a snitch. Of course, the snitch has been a major plot point throughout the entire series – both representing Harry’s talent on the Quidditch pitch as well as serving as the catalyst for one of the most emotional moments in Deathly Hallows.
3. The Play Was Developed by J.K. Rowling & Jack Thorne & Is Being Directed by John Tiffany
Rowling had a major hand in both the writing and the production of the show, helping to create the story with playwright Jack Thorne as well as director John Tiffany.
Thorne is a prolific writer, based in England, and has done work for everything from TV shows like Skins to The Fades and stage plays like The Physicists as well as his 2013 adaption of the book and film Let The Right One In.
Tiffany, meanwhile, previously worked with Throne on the production of Let The Right One In and his Broadway resume is nothing short of prolific. He most recently directed the 2013 production of The Glass Meagerie as well as two different productions of Macbeth.
4. The Play Will Be Performed in Two Parts
Just like the final Harry Potter film, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child is set to be performed in two separate parts. The intention is for the audience to see both parts on the same day or on two consecutive evenings as an immersive experience.
Despite the recent insight released by publicists, the details of the play have been kept largely under wraps. It probably won’t take too many spoilers to get people in the seats, however. After all, both the book and film series are some of the most successful ventures in recent history and the chance to see Harry Potter live is more than enough to tantalize fans.
5. The Play Will Premiere on London’s West End in 2016
Harry Potter and the Cursed Child will premiere on July 30, 2016 at the Palace Theatre in London’s West End. Preview performances will begin earlier that month on July 7.
According to Entertainment Weekly, a weekly ticket lottery will be held for the show as well. General tickets go on sale on October 30 and can be purchased through the show’s website. Also, this is a fairly exciting prospect for fans:

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Onlincolnshire will offer another free online business support event in South Kesteven to meet demand in the area.
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Some time back I made a humongous effort to get to the QB Books store near Sarinah and was seriously pissed off to find out that it had been closed down. So the following Saturday I decided to go to the QB Books branch in Semanggi Plaza. But guess what? It had been closed down too! QB Books no more. Probably bankrupt. A bit of a shame really, as it was a great place to wile away a few hours in peace and quiet and pick up a few books.
Anyway, a couple of years back, when I had just started blogging, one of the first expat bloggers in Jakarta – if not the first – my old pal Jakartass – said he had bookmarked me, meaning I had to come up with a list of books that I like. So better late than never, here are three books that I really like - on an Indonesia theme:
1. Among the believers by VS Naipaul
The fact that “the Master” struck a raw nerve with this book and came in for some severe criticism means he probably got it about right. VS Naipaul ain’t the sort of writer to come up with politically correct mush and he doesn’t disappoint. His insights are remarkable and he shows why the radicals had started to grow like a cancerous tumor – way before 9/11 – but while still sympathetically portraying the hospitable people he meets on his travels. Naipaul doubts radical ideology, not individuals. Outstanding travel writing from a phenomenal intellect.
2. Nathaniel's Nutmeg by Giles Milton
“The book is full of beheadings; people being keelhauled and drawn and quartered and there is a horrific chapter on English sailors being tortured by their Dutch captors that is worthy of the worst things done during the Spanish Inquisition”, says one reviewer.
What more could you ask for in a book? A fascinating read and very well written.
3. Indonesia Handbook by Bill Dalton
Banned by Suharto, Bill’s Indonesia Handbook (published by Moon) is an absurdly thick and comprehensive guide to traveling in Indonesia. Devoid of the sanitized corporate feel of the Lonely Planet tosh, I still read my well-thumbed copy even today, dreaming of visiting ridiculously remote and beautiful islands in Indonesia that few travelers have ever visited. Although sometimes incomplete, and even plain wrong, this book covers an awful lot of ground. Among other things, Bill even quotes the prices of both local and Chinese “butterflies of the night” in the small towns he visits. No wonder it took him so long to write it!

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Doctor insights on:
Can Hpv Cause Testicular Cancer
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Would testicular cancer typically (in most cases) cause the testicle to feel larger or cause shrinkage?
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Pain in perinum on and off for almost 2 years. What could cause this? Worry about prostate/testicular cancer.
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In other words, I am in support of nationalized health care and also for the abolition of the death tax. Any ideas on what we could do?
Actually it is dubbed the death tax – look it up
Also, you’re off on your percentages of taxes paid on what amount. Neither of you answered my question at all.
I think the death tax should be indexed so that it doesn’t impact anyone with less than a certain amount. Of course, that is the case now but the amount should probably something like $5 million to start and then be indexed each year.
National health care should focus on preventive strategies. Our system currently rewards people who abuse themselves with drugs, alcohol, and obesity. We should impose harsh taxes on fast foods much like government likes to tax cigarettes, booze, and strip joints. Anything unhealthy should be discouraged. Discounts on insurance should be giving to health buffs who exercise every other day and who stay within a certain calory limit. Government should encourage and reward good health practices with health credits on the Income Tax much like the earned income credit.


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1997 GMC Sierra V8 Four Wheel Drive Automatic 266k miles
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Catalogue raisonné: Hollstein 50 (VIII)
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The Feegle willna be holden wi’ sich fancy bookish laernin’. Wee be leavin’ wuts writ tae Big Rob.
For those who want to learn to write as well as Terry, there’s probably no better place to start than with his imagery; that is, his similes and “metterfors”. So I’ve collected virtually all of them from Equal Rites and will walk through them here with you.
I don’t claim to have found every single one of them, but I think I’ve got the vast majority of them to discuss with you. In any case, there are over 90 that I’ll look at starting in this article and continuing for a total of 7A* articles. That will give us roughly a dozen similes and metaphors to talk about per article.
I’ll mention the page number I found each figure of speech on. This may only help you if you have the same copy of Equal Rites that I do. My edition was published in 1987 and is known as the Book Club Edition from the New American Library. It has a total of 183 numbered pages, so that’ll give you something to go on, if you want to look it up in your own copy.
If you have an electronic version, you can do a search for a piece of the metaphor. That should take you right to it rather quickly.
And now: How to write like Sir Terry Pratchett (or at least, learn much about what makes his writing so good).
Metaphors and Similes in Equal Rites, Part 1
Page 1 – “Their world, bounded by an encircling ocean that falls forever into space in one long waterfall, is as round and flat as a geological pizza, although without the anchovies.”
“Their world” is the Discworld, located in a universe in which everything in the book series takes place – well, almost everything.
All metaphors depend on you, the reader, understanding the reference being used in the comparison. Even though Terry was British, most Americans will “get” most of his comparisons. There are a few I’ll explain in more detail, but “pizza” isn’t one of them.
You know what a pizza generally looks like. Sure, there is the occasional rectangular pizza (looking at you, Rocky Rococo), but your first thought when you hear of the food is something circular. And that’s good in this case because the Discworld is just that – a disc.
It’s not quite as flat as a pizza, due to the Ramtop Mountains and Cori Celesti in the center, but the comparison still holds up well.
I’m glad there are no anchovies.
Page 5 – “As the smith called excitedly up the stairs it [the cat] jumped down and padded slowly across the floor, purring like a bandsaw.”
If, like me, you’re not familiar with the sound of a bandsaw, check out the first few second of the video below.
That wasn’t quite what I was expecting for a purring cat. In my head, I heard a lower tone. Maybe the bandsaw in Terry’s head didn’t sound exactly like this one either.
I think the main point is that bandsaws are relatively noisy.
Page 9 – “There was a click. There was a noise like a partridge. There was a thud. There was silence.”
Taken out of context, you’d probably never guess what’s going on here.
Granny Weatherwax had just taken an axe to the wizard’s staff, hoping to cleave it in twain. Instead, the blade of the axe flew off the handle (no pune intended), went flying through the air, and took a nick out of Gordo Smith’s ear on its way to burying itself in the door by his head.
I must have heard a partridge in flight at some point in the past because I know what the axehead sounded like in flight. In case you don’t, here’s another video clip. (Technically, this is a sage grouse, but it’s such a good clip and the effect is the same so….)
Page 11 – “But magic has a habit of lying low, like a rake in the grass.”
This is one of my favorites. Terry sometimes gets more mileage out of a simile than he should be allowed.
This one is a comparison on two levels and is funny to boot. Magic lies low both like a rake in the grass and like another simile most people have heard – like a snake in the grass. You’re supposed to call both of these to mind.
Why? Because Terry wants you to think of magic as something as dangerous as a snake and as (potentially) slapstick as someone (usually in a cartoon) stepping on a rake and having the handle fly up and whack them in the face.
If you can ever come up with a double comparison like that, go for it!
Page 11 – “The clouds hung around the Ramtops like big fat sheep, filling the gulleys with snow and turning the forests into silent, gloomy caverns.”
Sheep are probably often compared with clouds, but notice how specific Terry gets here. They’re “big fat sheep”. Gives you a much clearer picture of these clouds, doesn’t it?
I suppose you could say that calling the forests “caverns” is another metaphor here. I’ll just leave that one sit there, gloomily, for you.
Page 12 – “Even the sky pressed in like an old mattress, and the air felt stuffy, despite the snow.”
If you’re young (and by that I mean under 30), you may not have much experience with an old mattress. Give it time. You will.
Then again, modern mattresses may not become “pressed in” like the old ones did after years of being laid on. If your grandma hasn’t replaced hers recently, check it out. Then you’ll know what the sky was like on the Disc at this time.
Page 17 – “The sun was a red ball above the mountains, and there were already a few stars out.”
You could say that this isn’t technically a metaphor, but when I read “ball”, I first think of the bouncy sphere you play Four Square with.
Sometimes the simplest metaphors are all you need.
Page 18 – “The cold struck like a knife.”
Esk had just run outside from Granny’s cottage. It was a cold day in winter. Terry could have said, “She immediately felt the icy cold.” But what is that compared to the striking of a knife?
Hopefully you’ve never actually been stabbed with a knife, but you may have cut yourself on one. Even that kind of a slice gives you some idea of how the cold went through Esk that day.
Page 18 – “There was a cheese-rind moon and a sprinkling of stars, small and bright and pitiless.”
That “red ball” is gone and the moon, which everyone knows is made of cheese (right? Or isn’t that common knowledge these days?), is out, doing its best impression of a cheese rind.
Cheese rind is the outer coating cheeses can get during their manufacture. You may never have seen one, if all you ever see of cheese is Kraft single or Big Macs. Over there is what one looks like.
Note the rough texture which is similar enough to the surface of the moon to make a decent metaphor.
Page 20 – “Smith heard a sound in the sky as he hurried along the track. So did Granny. It was a determined whirring sound, like the flight of geese, and the snowclouds boiled and twisted as it passed.”
Remember that partridge (aka grouse) above? Imagine that times 20 or so.
I’ve heard geese in flight close overhead. It’s an awesome sound, especially when you realize it’s just wings beating the air.
This video is pretty good, if you can ignore their honking.
Now imagine that you know it’s not geese but a single wooden staff making all that noise!
Page 36 – “A sound like tearing cloth came from behind her. Granny had fallen asleep.”
Never heard “tearing cloth”? Go find an old rag that’s thin enough and let ‘er rip.
That’s Granny for ya.
Page 38 – “After some searching, she [Esk] found the eagle. She almost missed it. Its mind was small, sharp and purple, like an arrowhead.”
I assume the arrowhead comparison here really only relates to the smallness and sharpness – not the purpleness.
Now, there are plenty of other objects that are small and sharp (and some of them may have worked in this metaphor too), but I think Terry chose the arrowhead because it’s something that is dangerous if not handled carefully. Esk was treading in dangerous territory here when Borrowing the eagle.
See how Terry does it? You sorta do already, right? Well, I’m going to stop here for now with Part 1. Part 2 will commence another day with about a dozen more of these figures.
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*That’s not a number in hex. It’s the unspeakable digit between seven and nine.