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Cape Breton-bred singer Jensen on mission to break down country music barriers

Cape Breton-raised country singer Drake Jensen is a man on a mission: to break down barriers for LGBTQ country artists and fans, and to use his music to fight prejudice and bullying.
Cape Breton-raised country singer Drake Jensen is a man on a mission: to break down barriers for LGBTQ country artists and fans, and to use his music to fight prejudice and bullying. - Contributed

Country singer Drake Jensen has never backed down from a challenge.

Growing up in Glace Bay on a steady diet of Merle Haggard and George Jones before finding his own personal connection to artists like the Judds and Garth Brooks, Jensen’s devotion to the music that surrounded him was recently repaid when his latest single Burn the Floor climbed to the number one spot on the Canadian Indie Country Countdown.

The country/dance hybrid song about putting on your best boots and favourite blue jeans and hitting the town, sung in Jensen’s rich baritone over a layered mix of banjo and electro beats, is undeniably catchy. And it’s got a lively, colourful video you won’t forget anytime soon.

Filmed at Kinki Lounge in Ottawa, where Jensen is currently based, the clip shows the bearded country crooner enjoying a night out in a club surrounded by a vibrant cast of characters. It’s kind of like All My Rowdy Friends Are Coming Over Tonight, only with drag queens, bears, same-sex and straight couples dancing and grooving to the sounds that are going down.

Whether the industry likes to admit it or not, country music has a large LGBTQ audience, and yet virtually none of the songs it produces reflect that. Jensen, a gay performer who is very vocal about his beloved music’s straight bias, would like to see Nashville get with the times.

“When you’re LGBTQ, and you’re in a genre that is not friendly to LGBTQ, you’re up against that,” he says by phone from Ottawa.

“It seems like I always like to choose pathways that are difficult, like I have something to prove. I’ve always been that person, I think.”

Falling in love with country music

Jensen says for an artist, finding your defining genre is like falling in love with someone, you just can’t help it. He pinpoints family trips to Halifax in the 1980s, listening to newly bought tapes of the Judds and Randy Travis, and especially Garth Brooks self-titled debut over the summer of 1989, when he was well and truly hooked.

Nearly 10 years into a full-time country music career, and he’s accepted the fact it’s the music he was born to play. And he continues to love it despite its large right-wing following and seeing favourite artists like Travis Tritt come out in support of Donald Trump.

“Country’s about the truth, about real life,” he says. “Well, if it’s going to be about the truth and real life, then it’s got to be that way for everybody. And that’s what I’ve always thought.

“So if it’s my mission in life to be the person who bridges that gap — and I can see it happening, going by the numbers — something’s happening. LGBTQ people have come up to me and said they hadn’t listened to country for years.

“They loved it growing up, but it was so anti-everything: it was so white, anti-gay, and even women artists are struggling in country right now. But they’re coming back.”

Growing up gay in Glace Bay

Country music’s tales of heartache, rebels and loners were a comfort to Jensen growing up in Glace Bay’s working class Passchendaele neighbourhood, where he was called every homophobic slur imaginable and frequently bullied in school. He cites the attack on a student at Riverview High School, captured on video six months ago, as a sign that not much has changed since he was a kid, and as committed as he is to music, he’s also eager to promote the societal change necessary to make bullying unacceptable.

“One of the reasons I want to become more visible in Nova Scotia is because I’d like to start going into schools, playing music and telling kids my story about what happened to me, and the trajectory that people like me are sent on when that type of abuse starts,” says the singer, who is eager for the era of COVID-19 to draw to a close so he can start a campaign.

Ideally, Jensen would like to team up with another LGBTQ artist, like fellow Cape Bretoner and drag performer Rouge Fatale, and tour schools to talk about their experiences, help erase the stigma that students often face surrounding gender and sexuality, and expand the anti-bullying initiative.

“We’d make it like a show, and it would be entertaining and informative, and it would get a message across,” he says. “I think more of that is needed. My two goals in Nova Scotia are to win an East Coast Music Award and to be able to do that.

“Very seldom have I ever been put up against anything I haven’t achieved, I’m really driven. And I’m more driven about talking to schools. Awards are nice, they come with some type of notoriety that gets you more visibility, and that would also help the cause.”

Finding fans in Australia

Jensen notes with some irony that he’s had more success finding listeners in Australia than at home. His previous single Wherever Love Takes Us, recorded at Cape Breton’s Soundpark Studios, caught on “like gangbusters” at radio down under, while barely making a dent in the charts in Canada. And Burn the Floor, recorded in Berwick with Valley producer Jon Hemingway and an assist from Spoons/Honeymoon Suite keyboardist Rob Preuss, is gathering steam on Spotify, YouTube and through social media.

Currently based on Broadway, where he’s been associate musical director for Mamma Mia! and Once: The Musical, Preuss was also involved in a recording Jensen has waiting in the wings: a version of the Cape Breton anthem Rise Again that will be a fundraiser for the singer’s Soaring Eagle initiative for projects involving LGBTQ youth in rural areas.

Growing up without that kind of support or community created the desire to effect change as an adult, and Jensen knew he was on the right path when he received an honourary diploma from Glace Bay High School in the middle of a show at his home town’s Savoy Theatre in 2016.

“It was at that moment that I thought, ‘I have work to do.’ I knew I needed to use what happened to me as a vehicle to reach other people.”

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Five key revelations from Donald Trump's tax returns

U.S. President Donald Trump paid $750 in federal income taxes in both 2016 and 2017, an investigation by the New York Times published Sunday revealed. Trump has spent his entire tenure as president avoiding inquiries into his financial affairs by journalists, opposition politicians and prosecutors. Here are five key revelations from the Times’ investigation :

1. The president has paid virtually $0 in federal taxes in the past two decades

In 11 of the past 18 years, the president did not pay any income taxes to the federal government. In addition, for 2016 and 2017, he paid $750.

Despite an overall decline in how much the ultra-wealthy pay in federal taxes, America’s affluent still contribute a substantial portion to federal income tax. In 2017, the average federal income tax rate for the top 0.001 per cent of America’s highest earning tax filers was 24.1 per cent.

Each year for the past two decades the Times investigation examined, Trump paid $400 million less in combined federal income tax than those in the highest tax bracket. While in office, Barack Obama and George W. Bush paid more than $100,000 a year.

2. Trump received a $72.9-million refund from the IRS

Trump earned huge success with his reality TV show “The Apprentice,” which saw his tax bill rise. He initially paid $95 million in federal income taxes over the 18 years, but later recouped most of that money starting in 2010. The president applied for and received a $72.9 million tax refund, which also included interest.

In 2011, the IRS began an audit of the refund but nearly a decade later, the case remains unsolved for unknown reasons.

3. The report indicates Trump leveraged his business losses to avoid paying taxes

Trump found large success in selling his image of an ultra-wealthy businessman who made his fortune through shrewd business management. From 2004 to 2018, the Times calculated he made $427.4 million from selling his image — through his show “The Apprentice” and other firms paying for rights to use his name, especially in real estate.

At the same time, since 2000, Trump has reported losing more than $315 million at his golf courses, the heart of his real estate empire. He has also posted large losses from his businesses.

He has used his business losses to offset the fat profits from selling his brand. The Trump Organization — a collection of more than 500 entities, nearly all owned entirely by Trump — then used the losses to claim the organization earned no money and therefore does not owe taxes.

4. Many personal expenses were written off as the cost of business, including $70,000 for hair styling

When filing taxes, companies can write off business expenses, which ultimately reduce their tax bills.

Trump’s residences are part of the family business, including his golf courses. The cost of his private aircraft, used to take him to his homes around the country, has been written off as a business expense. Haircuts were also written down as a business expense, including $70,000 to style his hair during his reality TV show and $100,000 paid to the hair and makeup artist of his daughter, Ivanka Trump.

5. Trump received money from lobbyists, politicians and foreign officials

As a private businessman, Trump has received large amounts of money from lobbyists, politicians and foreign officials.

Since 2015, a surge in new members at the famous Mar-a-Lago resort in Florida brought in an additional $5 million each year. In 2017, the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association paid at least $397,000 to Trump’s Washington hotel, where it held at least one event during the World Summit in Defence of Persecuted Christians.

In 2016 and 2017, Trump received $3 million from the Philippines, $2.3 million from India and $1 million from Turkey for projects in those countries.

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Lancet Commission Report Shows Young People Suffer The Most With Mental Health

Mental illness is rising in every country in the world – especially among young people – and will cost the global economy $16 trillion (around R235 trillion) by 2030. There has been a collective failure to respond to the global health crisis which is causing long-lasting and preventable harm to people, communities and economies.

This is according to a new Lancet Commission report on mental health, which was launched in London by the UK Department of Health on October 10, World Mental Health Day. The 46-page report outlines a plan of action to promote mental wellbeing, prevent mental ill health, and enable healing.

Young people – under the age of 35 – face the brunt of the global burden of mental illness. Under 35s form the bulk of mental and substance use disorders as well as suicide and self-harm globally, the report shows.

“We’ve seen a rise in mental illness in young people when, with all the knowledge we have, we should be seeing a decrease,” Professor Helen Herrman, President of the World Psychiatric Association said in the statement. “Treatment in hospitals needs to be complemented by care in the communities to bring mental health services to the masse,” Herrman added.

The report, launched at the first-ever Global Ministerial Mental Health Summit in London, was compiled by experts in psychiatry, public health, neuroscience, and advocacy, as well as people with lived experience of mental health conditions.

“Mental health is the foundation of human capability that makes each life worthwhile and meaningful. It is for this reason that there can be no sustainable development without attention to mental health,” Professor Vikram Patel of the Harvard Medical School said in a statement. Patel is joint lead editor of the report. “Anyone who cares about poverty, education, social cohesion or economic progress should work to improve mental health, putting the vast knowledge we have on promotion, prevention and care, into action,” Patel said.

The report also reveals that in many countries, people with mental disorders still routinely suffer gross human rights violations including shackling, torture and imprisonment. It highlights the abuse and discrimination and calls for a human rights-based approach to ensure that people with mental health conditions are not denied their fundamental human rights.

The Life Esidimeni tragedy is specifically mentioned in the report. Between 2015 and 2017, at least 144 psychiatric patients died after being transferred from private state-sponsored Life Esidimeni health facilities to various largely unlicensed organisations.

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According to the report, Life Esidimeni is an example of “poorly-planned deinstitutionalisation.”

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The report also recommends a shift to community-based care. It recommends interventions by community health workers, peers and key members of the community like teachers and the clergy. It also recommends interventions by medical professionals working in primary care, to lay the foundation of the mental health care system.

Some of the other key recommendations include a new global partnership to mobilise funds, help drive change on the ground and holding governments accountable. “Mental health affects everyone, either directly or through our relatives and close friends,” Director of Wellcome Dr Jeremy Farrar said.

“There has been great progress in research and awareness over the last decades, but as the Lancet Commission shows too many people are still left behind. By bringing together expertise from around the world and across disciplines we can improve understanding and treatment of mental health to tackle one of the greatest challenges of our time,” Farrar added.

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UK - Arla Foods amba is increasing its conventional milk price for August by one eurocent.

When applied to the UK manufacturing litre the increase equates to 0.88 pence per litre from 1 August, taking Arla's standard litre price to 31.38 pence.

The increase has been possible again this month mainly due to the continued hot and dry conditions, which are having an impact on European milk production.

Commenting on Arla's decision to increase its milk price, Arla Foods amba board director, Johnnie Russell, said: "Given the impact of the continued challenging weather conditions on farm and milk volumes, this increase will be welcome news to our farmer owners.

"However, there is growing uncertainty in the commodity markets and strong supply in organic markets, particularly Germany and France, which continue to keep pressure on prices."

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Rapper Lil Peep Died Of Fentanyl, Xanax Overdose

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According to a toxicology report, the 21-year-old rapper had weed, coke, and multiple opioids in his system at the time of his death.

Lil Peep

Aspiring rapper and YouTube star Lil Peep, who died on November 15 at the age of 21, overdosed on fentanyl and Xanax, according to a newly-released toxicology report.

TMZ reports that the rapper also had marijuana, cocaine and the painkiller Tramadol in his blood, while his urine tested positive for opioids including hydrocodone, hydromorphone (Dilaudid), oxycodone and oxymorphone.

The Pima County (Arizona) Medical Examiner ruled that Lil Peep’s death was accidental, which is in line with what his brother, who goes by the name Oskar, told People just after the rapper’s death. “It was an accident, it really was an accident,” Oskar said at the time. “He was super happy with where he was in life.”

Oskar speculated that his brother may have taken a pill that was laced with an unknown drug. “We have heard there was some sort of substance he did not expect to be involved in the substance he was taking,” he said. “He thought he could take what he did, but he had been given something and he didn’t realize what it was.”

Lil Peep was found dead on his tour bus on the evening of November 15, outside a Tucson, Arizona club where he was set to perform. Earlier that day he had posted a picture showing prescription drugs on his tongue with the caption “fucc it,” according to TMZ.  The previous night he had posted a video to Instagram saying that he had taken six Xanax “and now it’s lit.” He went on to say, “I’m good, I’m not sick. I’mma see you all tonight.”

The rapper was surrounded by drug paraphernalia when his body was found, and police immediately suspected a Xanax overdose, according to People

“Based on information [police] were told and evidence that was found in the tour bus, they had evidence of a possible drug overdose, most likely from Xanax,” Sgt. Pete Dugan of the Tucson Police Dept. said at the time. “Based on evidence, there was drug paraphernalia found inside the bus and some narcotics.”

Lil Peep had been open about his mental health issues in the past. “I suffer from depression and some days I wake up and I’m like, ‘F—, I wish I didn’t wake up,'” he told Pitchfork in January. “I don’t express that side of myself on social media. That’s the side of myself that I express through music. That’s my channel for letting all that s— out.”

Chase Ortega, the rapper’s manager, tweeted that he was sadly not shocked by the news. “I’ve been expecting this call for a year. Mother fuck,” he tweeted, according to Billboard

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Baltimore is a food mecca! Our city boasts an abundance of foods and drinks that can’t be found anywhere else - made up of both old school establishments and some of the most new and noteworthy names in the culinary world. The sheer quantity of good eats in Baltimore is seemingly never-ending. Here are just a few of our favorites!

LP Steamers

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What would this list be without featuring our state crustacean – the Maryland blue crab!? For the best crabs in Baltimore year round, head over to L.P. Steamers in Baltimore’s Locus Point. With other items like oysters, scallops and clams on the menu, it’s a seafood lover’s dream come true.

Mount Vernon Marketplace

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Mount Vernon Marketplace offers the finest, freshly prepared artisanal foods. With 16 vendors serving up items like artisan sandwiches & charcuterie, fresh local oysters & seafood, noodles & dumplings, Mexican inspired dishes, Korean style bibimbap, New York deli-style sandwiches and artisanal burgers, there is something here to satisfy every palate.
Lexington Market

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Founded in 1782, Baltimore’s Lexington Market is the oldest market in America. There is perhaps no better spot in Baltimore for a unique combination of history, atmosphere, and flavor. Its 67 vendors like Connie’s Chicken and Waffles, Angie’s Barbeque and Blue Island Malaysian have something for everyone.

Jimmy’s Famous Seafood

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Serving the community since 1974, Jimmy’s Famous Seafood has become a national destination for those seeking a true taste of Charm City. Jimmy’s has been featured on the Food Network and Travel channel for its impressive menu, which includes the 7-pound Seafood UFO. Served on homemade Greek bread, this sandwich is made up of crab cake, fried shrimp, fried oysters and shrimp salad and Chesapeake mustard.

Chaps Pit Beef

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For the best sandwich in Maryland, visit Chaps Pit Beef. It’s “Meat paired with meat with a side of meat” at this no-frills pit beef stand.

Papermoon Diner

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The Papermoon Diner offers an eccentric, eclectic, technicolor dining experience. This quirky Baltimore staple boasts being vegetarian and raging-carnivore friendly, with a jam-packed menu featuring everything from vegan nachos to shrimp and grits. Paper Moon is also the place to go if you ever wanted to try a bacon milkshake!

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Located in the Baltimore Museum of Art, Gertrude's has been a neighborhood staple for 20 years. Gertrude’s serves locally sourced farm-fresh food that preserves Chesapeake culinary traditions. Gertrude’s is the place to go for a sophisticated menu with a view! The main dining room overlooks a sculpture garden featuring works by Alexander Calder, Isamu Noguchi, and Auguste Rodin.

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San Bernardino Slip and Fall Attorneys

All across San Bernardino businesses, it can happen in an instant. You’re browsing in a grocery store, round the corner, and before you know it, your legs fly out from under you. The culprit? A bottle of spilled liquid in the aisle.

You’ve just suffered a common type of accident known as a slip and fall. Slip and falls, and related accidents such as trip and falls, pose dangers in retail establishments, hotels, theme parks, construction sites, workplaces, and homes.

Property owners in San Bernardino owe a duty to their visitors and customers to maintain a safe and hazard-free environment. If you or a loved one is injured in a slip and fall accident, call the experienced San Bernardino slip and fall attorneys at Gomez Trial Attorneys. We can advise you of your rights and fight to see that justice is done. Our initial consultation is always free.

Slip and fall incidents in San Bernardino can severely injure people, leading to a pile-up of medical bills and the inability to work and earn. The cumulative effects can lead to substantial stress and financial hardship—even mountains of medical debt and bankruptcy. With an attorney fighting for you, you are in a better position to receive the compensation to which you’re entitled.

Gomez Trial attorneys have secured numerous settlements and awards in slip and falls for past clients:

  • $780,000 jury award
  • $1,000,000 settlement
  • $1,250,000 settlement
  • $2,000,000 settlement
  • $2,000,000 jury award
  • $2,100,000 settlement
  • $7,500,000 jury award
  • $16,200,000 settlement
  • $16,200,000 jury award

Note that these are only past results and do not necessarily guarantee any future claims, awards, or settlements for prospective clients. Our lawyers can discuss your case with you and advise you of potential next steps.

Who Is Responsible If I Slip and Fall in San Bernardino?

If you’ve suffered injuries in a slip and fall accident, your ability to achieve compensation for your injuries and other harm hinges on the concept of negligence.

All property owners owe a duty of care to the public. The duty of care is simple: owners must keep their premises (the building and related grounds and public areas) safe. These areas must not contain any area where someone could slip, trip, and fall—or suffer any other injury.

According to California law, “Everyone is responsible, not only for the result of his or her willful acts, but also for an injury occasioned to another by his or her want of ordinary care or skill in the management of his or her property or person.” If property owners do not make their premises safe, they have breached the duty of care required, and, as a result, may be considered negligent. Negligent parties become liable (financially responsible) for injuries caused directly by their negligence.

San Bernardino property owners must routinely inspect, maintain, and repair their property to ensure this safety. According to California law, a property owner’s unawareness of unsafe conditions is not a defense, because the law follows a reasonably prudent person standard. If a reasonably prudent person knew or should have known about unsafe conditions, the property owner should have known.

Now, what happens if a property suddenly becomes unsafe for the public? For example, in the incident we mentioned initially, a child may have dropped the liquid just seconds before.

Generally, property owners are responsible for ensuring safe conditions by fixing anything that could trigger a slip and fall. If someone spills a liquid, a cleanup should follow. But because fixing any unsafe condition generally takes at least some time (even if only a few minutes), the law also holds that the property owner needs to warn the public during the interim between an unsafe condition occurring and the repair.

A store owner, for instance, needs to place warning signs and cones around the spill. The warning should consist of not only verbal or signage warnings, but making the area inaccessible to unwitting members of the public.

Property owners also need to ensure appropriate training and instruction for all staff so that they understand the duty of care and will take appropriate steps to ensure it. Ignorance of staff on duty is not a legal defense if an unsafe condition harms someone.

These laws concerning slip and falls and negligence apply to every property owner. Slip and falls can occur in retail establishments like stores, malls, hotels, theme parks, gyms, construction sites and other workplaces, rental properties, private homes, and more.

Conditions that can cause slip and falls include:

  • Use of wet floor products or spills including, water, wax, floor cleaning agents, oil, and food and beverages.
  • Use of dry products or spills, including powder, sawdust, dirt, and sand.
  • Older structures with loose or ripped carpet, broken tiles, cracked hardwood, and other dangerous floor coverings.
  • Newer structures with recently installed, incorrectly tacked, or bunched carpet.
  • Loose, rotting, or inadequately maintained stairways, steps, and handrails.
  • Uncleared debris in storefronts, parking lots, and driveways.
  • Malfunctioning escalators that stop or start abruptly.
  • Uneven, cracked, or broken sidewalks, paved paths, and walkways.
  • Inadequate safety equipment on construction sites.

How Can People Suffer Injury in a Slip and Fall?

Slip and fall injuries range from bruises to catastrophic injuries, such as traumatic brain injury (TBI) and spinal cord injury.

A catastrophic injury is one where the victim’s ability to work, perform the activities of daily living like getting dressed and eating, and enjoy life is severely compromised. Someone who suffers a catastrophic injury may require medical care for the rest of their life.

Potential injuries include:

  • Cuts
  • Bruises
  • Soft tissue injuries
  • Sprains
  • Fractured bones
  • Internal injuries
  • Traumatic brain injury
  • Spinal cord injury
  • Nerve damage
  • Amputation of a limb or lost use of a body part
  • Coma
  • Death

Compensation Available to Slip and Fall Accident Victims

Victims of slip and fall accidents in San Bernardino and surrounding areas can seek damage compensation.

This provides financial compensation to folks for physical, emotional, and mental harm.

  • Medical bills, including emergency transport and emergency department care, doctor’s visits, prescription medication, hospitalization, surgery, and more
  • Estimated medical bills if the victim will need future medical care
  • Rehabilitation costs
  • Bills for assistive devices such as wheelchairs, walkers, and canes.
  • Wages lost from work if the victim needed time off work for the accident and recuperation.
  • The lifetime value of earnings if the injuries make the affected person unable to work in the future.
  • Retrofitting a home to make it accessible to the injured person, such as installing ramps, wider doors.
  • Pain and suffering, physical, emotional, and metal.
  • Mental anguish
  • Loss of consortium with a spouse.
  • Loss of quality of life.

Damage compensation is sought either from the at-fault party’s insurance company or through a premises liability lawsuit in civil court.

What Is the Total Damage Compensation for a Slip and Fall Accident?

Total damage compensation for any specific slip and fall accident depends on the type of injuries suffered, how serious complications are, and their effects on the injured person’s life.

In other words, there is no standard amount a person injured in a slip and fall receives. We can, however, provide a guide to how monetary damages are determined.

Bills and loss of income are determined by tabulating the loss to the victim. Medical and related bills are added up. If future medical treatment is likely, expert opinion is sought to find out first, what the standard treatment is, and second, what the likely future cost be.

If the injured person had to take time from work, the amount of time is multiplied by the current salary. If time away from work is expected in the future, the anticipated time is multiplied by your current income. If the person is disabled and can no longer work, expert opinion is solicited to determine the estimate of lifetime wages.

Assessing all the other damages is slightly more subjective, as it’s complex to quantify mental anguish, emotional pain and suffering, and so on. Here, you will want our experienced San Bernardino slip and fall lawyers to carefully assess all of the impacts you fall had on your health, your job, and your activities and make certain that the insurance company doesn’t offer an unfair lowball settlement.

What if My Loved One Dies as a Result of a Slip and Fall?

Tragically, some slip and fall accidents prove fatal. In those cases, specific family members are entitled to bring a wrongful death suit for damages.

While no amount of money can compensate loved ones for a death, the law also recognizes that the final injury may have resulted in expenses which it is not just to expect the family to bear. The death also can economically harm the family.

Wrongful death suits are designed to compensate economically for such harm.

If the deceased could have brought a premises liability lawsuit had they lived, the following family members can bring a wrongful death suit.

  • The spouse of the deceased. If there is no spouse, then
  • The children of the deceased. If there are no children, then
  • The parents of the deceased
  • Close relatives dependent on the deceased for financial or physical support
  • The deceased’s estate

They can seek damages in the following categories.

  • Medical expenses from the deceased’s slip and fall injury
  • Funeral expenses
  • Loss of income that the deceased could have earned had he or she lived a full life.
  • Loss of companionship – Loss of love, companionship, comfort, care, assistance, protection, society, affection, training, moral support, and guidance.

What if I Slip and Fall in a Private Home?

Owners of private homes in San Bernardino also owe a duty of care to guests as property owners of businesses or rental property open to the public. They must ensure that their homes and grounds are safe.

However, in all cases, the law also looks at the circumstances surrounding the slip and fall. Businesses are always open to the public, during the hours of operation. Private homes, on the other hand, aren’t always open to the public.

Consider the following example. A homeowner is building a swimming pool. The deck surrounding the pool is slippery tile and potentially dangerous were someone to slip and fall in the empty pool. However, the homeowner and his family don’t enter the area because they know it is under construction, and they don’t have neighbors over. A thief enters the property at night. Not knowing of the empty pool and slippery tile, he slips and falls.

While ordinarily the law would consider the area dangerous and thus consider the homeowner negligent, the homeowner has less liability to a person who illegally entered the property.

On the other hand, if the family has friends over during the construction and one of the invited children falls and hurts him or herself there, the family may bear liability to the injured child.

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The Wonders of America's State Parks

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  • numbers Explore the important role state parks have played in preserving the nation’s history and landscape.
  • numbers Learn which state parks offer the best options for hiking, biking, skiing, and other recreational activities.
  • numbers Consider what makes state parks different from national parks like Yellowstone and Yosemite.
  • numbers Get helpful tips and strategies for making the most out of your next visit to one of these state parks.

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Enormous mountain ranges and breathtaking gorges. Wild sea shores and lazy rivers. Ghost towns and battlefields. Pristine lakes and coral reefs. Not to mention nearly 25,000 campsites, 52,000 miles of hiking trails, over 300 marinas, and hundreds of pools and ski slopes and golf courses. Encompassing more than 18 million acres of land, America’s state parks feature a variety of adventures that is nothing short of astounding.

There’s so much more to America’s natural wonders than the Grand Canyon and Old Faithful. In fact, if you’re looking for a remarkable treasure trove of wilderness, wildlife, history, and recreation, look no further than your own backyard—within one of the more than 8,000 state parks across the United States.

Whether it’s Niagara Falls in New York, Pennekamp Coral Reef in the Florida Keys, or the redwood state parks of northern California, America’s state-managed lands offer something for every kind of visitor. Stopping for a day trip? Camping out for an entire week? Traveling from the comfort of your favorite armchair? No matter what your passion, sense of adventure, or budget is, you’ll find a state park that suits your needs and represents a powerful lesson in America’s natural and human heritage. It’s one thing to read about America’s story—it’s another thing entirely to actually live it.

So, what’s the best way to get the most out of your visit to these incredible places? There’s no better person to ask than travel journalist Joe Yogerst, a writer for National Geographic Books who has spent his career exploring the amazing natural and historic landmarks on display at state parks. And in The Wonders of America’s State Parks, he guides you on a riveting adventure through more than 100 state wilderness areas stretching from New England to the Pacific Northwest to the Hawaiian Islands. You’ll learn how these state parks came into existence, what makes them such a special part of America’s story, and how to maximize your experience, whether you’re looking for historical insights, panoramic views, or a rejuvenating hike. Mr. Yogerst’s 24 lectures will infuse you with the same enthusiasm he shares for these awesome natural, historical, and recreational wonders.

State Parks: Earth’s “Coolest Destinations”

America’s national parks are iconic for a reason, and they often get the lion’s share of public attention. But many state parks emerged long before the National Park Service made it a mission to preserve and conserve America’s wild spaces.

Throughout the 19th and early 20th centuries, while the federal government kept itself busy with transforming America into an industrial powerhouse, state officials took it upon themselves to establish their own parklands. Since their creation, state parks have:

  • Helped save the bison from complete extinction;
  • Preserved California’s majestic, ancient coastal redwoods;
  • Enshrined landmarks like Abraham Lincoln’s birthplace; and
  • Given rise to popular sports including mountain biking.

No wonder Mr. Yogerst describes spots that focus on preserving living history—places like New Hampshire’s White Mountain National Forest, Maryland’s Assateague State Park, Colorado’s Garden Park Fossil Area, and dozens more—as “among the coolest destinations on planet Earth.”

Enjoy Virtual Tours of State Parks

Whether you’re planning your next family vacation or simply want to explore America from the comfort of home, The Wonders of America’s State Parks offers virtual tours unlike anything you can get from a simple travel guide.

With contagious excitement and enthusiasm, Mr. Yogerst weaves history, geology, and culture to create a comprehensive overview of what you’ll find in some of the nation’s most incredible state-owned lands—and why they matter. In lectures that touch on everything from environmental science to geology to biology, you’ll ford rivers, climb mountains, drive through deserts, and snorkel along coral reefs in different regions of the country.

  • Niagara Falls: Established in 1885, Niagara Falls attracts an estimated 10 million visitors each year (as much as Yosemite and Yellowstone national parks combined). The oldest state park in the United States, its falls are arrayed across a 3,400-foot stretch of the Niagara Escarpment between upstate New York and Canada’s Ontario province.
  • The Florida Keys: Comprised of around 1,700 sandy islands, the Florida Keys encompass celebrated spots like Key West and Key Largo as well as sandbar islands like Molasses Key. Stretching 190 miles from south of Miami to the Dry Tortugas, the Florida Keys are the world’s third-longest barrier reef after the ones in Australia and Belize.
  • The Great Lakes: Recent restoration efforts have transformed Lakes Ontario, Erie, Huron, Michigan, and Superior into can’t-miss state parks that will deepen your appreciation for these geographical marvels. Formed by glaciation during the ice age, the Great Lakes are home to spots including the iconic Mackinac Island State Park.
  • The Alaskan Frontier: Despite being home to astonishing national parks, America’s “last frontier” also contains more than 120 state parks—most of which are unspoiled and uncrowded. Alaska state parks are home to everything from glaciers and tundra to grizzly bears and caribou to relics from the legendary gold rush days.
  • The Mississippi River: Stretching from Minnesota to the Gulf of Mexico, the Mississippi River is a 2,320-mile waterway that flows right through the American heartland. Interestingly, very little of the river falls within the boundaries of federal parks. Rather, the majority of its landmarks are found at state parks including Fort Snelling State Park.

For every state park highlighted in this course, you’ll get a list of some of the top things to see and do. Among the many fascinating spots Mr. Yogerst explores are:

  • The Old Man of the Mountain Memorial at Franconia Notch State Park, a roadside stop that helps visitors imagine a much-beloved rock formation that crumbled in 2003;
  • Beaming Barney at Barnegat Lighthouse State Park, a towering red-and-white coastal lighthouse erected in 1859 that offers panoramic views of the Jersey Shore;
  • The Porcupine Mountains at Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park, dubbed by the indigenous Ojibwa people for their resemblance to a crouching porcupine; and
  • Fort Adams in Rhode Island, a massive masonry bastion constructed after the War of 1812 to protect the United States’s Eastern Seaboard from future attacks.

Get a Wealth of Helpful Tips and Recommendations

Overwhelmed by the possibilities that await you at America’s great state parks? Mr. Yogerst’s lectures are the perfect way to organize a future trip. Not only does he provide you with a wealth of historical background, he also includes his own tips and recommendations on what to see—and how to see it.

For example, while Mr. Yogerst doesn’t normally recommend a specific route through a state park, he does suggest you start your visit to the Adirondacks with a drive along State Route 28 through the Upper Hudson Valley for a better look at its gorgeous rivers and lakes. And when visiting the five state parks in the Tidewater region, he suggests renting a car and driving in a circle starting from Assateague Island and ending at Yorktown.

Of course, Mr. Yogerst has his own list of personal favorite parks and sites for you to consider. Chief among them: the little-known and least-visited Garden Park Fossil Area in the Colorado Rockies, which is one of the world’s great dinosaur graveyards.

Embark on a National Treasure Hunt

An added benefit of The Wonders of America’s State Parks: You’ll get so much more engagement than you would from a pamphlet or brochure. Every lecture comes complete with detailed maps and guides designed specifically for this course—not to mention captivating photographs that capture the astounding beauty of the American landscape.

Whether you’re preparing for your next vacation or just want to explore the world alongside an expert travel writer, these lectures are a window into the astounding variety of natural, historical, and recreational treasures right in our nation’s backyard.

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  • 1
    Niagara Falls: America's Oldest State Park
    Start your tour of some of the most breathtaking state parks in the United States with a look at the nation’s oldest state park: Niagara Falls in Upstate New York. Established in 1885, this state park is home to three majestic falls—American Falls, Bridal Veil Falls, and Horseshoe Falls—and a rich array of flora and fauna. x
  • 2
    The Pennsylvania Wilds: Wilderness Reborn
    The state parks of north-central Pennsylvania, located within the Pennsylvania Wilds Conversation Landscape Initiative, lure more than 12 million people each year. In this lecture, explore some of the can't-miss features at Cherry Springs State Park, Leonard Harrison State Park, Cook Forest State Park, Sinnemahoning State Park, and more. x
  • 3
    New York’s Adirondacks: “Forever Wild”
    Stretching more than 6 million acres of Upstate New York, Adirondack Park boasts over 3,000 lakes and ponds; 30,000 miles of rivers and streams; and 5,500 campsites. From the “Great Camps” of the Gilded Age’s rich and famous to Lake Placid, learn what makes this large tract of land just as important as the nation’s federal reserves. x
  • 4
    Exploring New Hampshire's White Mountains
    Dive into the adventures within the White Mountain National Forest. There's Franconia Notch, home to the legendary (and defunct) rock formation, the Old Man of the Mountain; Crawford Notch State Park, founded the same year the White Mountain National Forest was established; and Bretton Woods, which lies at the base of Mount Washington. x
  • 5
    The Yankee Coast: Plymouth to Montauk
    Drive just an hour and a half from Plymouth to Newport and you can visit every single state park covered in this lecture. Start with the Pilgrim Memorial (America's most famous rock), then journey to the masonry bastion of Fort Adams in Rhode Island, and end up at Montauk Point and Camp Hero State Parks at the far eastern tip of Long Island. x
  • 6
    New Jersey Pineland Legends and Landscapes
    A lurking, devilish crypto-creature. A ghost town from the 19th century. Towering coastal lights and undeveloped barrier islands. These are just a few of the many fascinating aspects of the state parks found inside New Jersey's Pinelands and the famous Jersey Shore, including Wharton State Forest and Island Beach State Park. x
  • 7
    The Tidewater South: America's Birthplace
    Visit a region of Virginia and Maryland where you can experience more than 400 years of American history, including the Jamestown settlement and the battle of Yorktown. In addition, learn about the unspoiled natural wonders you can find at places like Assateague State Park and the Great Dismal Swamp. x
  • 8
    Georgia and Carolina Islands: Lost in Time
    Get up close and personal with barrier island state parks in Georgia, South Carolina, and the Outer Banks of North Carolina. Discover the incredible variety of history, culture, and outdoor adventures waiting for you in spots like Reynolds Mansion State Park, Charles Towne Landing State Historic Site, and Jockey's Ridge State Park. x
  • 9
    Southern Appalachian Peaks and Valleys
    Get a taste of what you can expect from a state park road trip through the southern Appalachians. Mr. Yogerst reveals the scenic jewels you can find within Alabama’s DeSoto State Park, northwest Georgia’s Fort Mountain, northeast Georgia’s Tullulah Gorge (the “Grand Canyon of the South”), and South Carolina’s Mountain Bridge. x
  • 10
    The Florida Keys: Tropical Paradise Parks
    See what is so special about Florida’s state park system—and the archipelago in which they’re found. Here, dive into several state parks in the Florida Keys, including John Pennekamp State Park, Bahia Honda State Park, Curry Hammock State Park, and the San Pedro Underwater Archaeological Preserve State Park. x
  • 11
    West Texas: Where the West Is Still Wild
    Visit two awe-inspiring state parks in West Texas: first, Big Bend Ranch, located on the Rio Grande River and home to a vast backcountry you can only explore on unpaved desert roads, and second, Palo Duro Canyon, a 20-mile-wide canyon that offers the best horseback riding in the Texas Panhandle. x
  • 12
    Adventures in the Ozarks and Ouachitas
    What the Ozarks and Ouachitas—two rugged highland areas separated by the Arkansas River Valley—lack in height they more than make up for in the sheer variety of things to do there. Join Mr. Yogerst on an exploration of spots like the Ozark Folk Center State Park, Onondaga Cave State Park, and Lake Ouachita State Park. x
  • 13
    State Parks along the Mighty Mississippi
    The vast majority of natural and human landmarks along the 2,320-mile stretch of the Mississippi River can be found at state parks. Here, take a trip down Old Man River and hop from Itasca State Park in Minnesota through Columbus-Belmont State Park in Kentucky all the way to Rosedown Plantation in Louisiana. x
  • 14
    Presidential Parks in the Land of Lincoln
    Trace the formative years of Abraham Lincoln's life and learn how history and nature shaped one of the nation's most iconic presidents. You'll visit Lincoln Homestead State Park, Lincoln State Park, Lincoln's New Salem State Park, Brown County State Park, and John James Audubon State Park. x
  • 15
    The Great Lakes: Back from the Brink
    In recent years, the state parks in and around the Great Lakes have benefitted from major restoration efforts, making them must-see places to visit. In this lecture, explore Mackinac Island in Michigan, Indiana Dunes State Park near Chicago, South Bass Island State Park in Ohio's Lake Erie Archipelago, and more. x
  • 16
    The Black Hills: Nature and Native Heritage
    Attend a riveting buffalo auction where prices range as high as $5,000 per animal. Explore 71,000 acres of woodland, prairie, lakes, and mountains. Visit the renowned boomtown of Deadwood. These are just a few of the many adventures on offer in the Black Hills of South Dakota—all of which you’ll learn about here. x
  • 17
    Parks of the Colorado Front Range
    Despite being one of our national treasures, very little of the Colorado Rockies is protected by the National Park Service. Discover why the best way to explore Colorado's mighty mountains is by visiting amazing state parks from State Forest State Park in the far north to Lincoln Park in the heart of Denver to the dinosaur graveyard at Garden Park Fossil Area. x
  • 18
    Southwest Red Rock and Desert Canyon Parks
    From the strange serenity of Cathedral Rock to flaming red sandstone formations in the Valley of Fire to a basin named for the famous Kodachrome slide film, tour the desert canyon landscapes of the American Southwest. It's a grand loop that takes you through 900 miles of scenery and 200 years of geologic history. x
  • 19
    California's Badlands: Anza-Borrego
    Mr. Yogerst gets a little personal in this lecture on California’s Anza-Borrego Desert State Park—which he’s been going to his entire life. Explore the melted landscape of the Borrego Badlands, the sandy trails of Coyote Canyon, the majesty of the Salton Sea, and the natural springs of the Vallecito Valley. x
  • 20
    Big Blue: The Beauty of Lake Tahoe
    Lake Tahoe holds the title of the largest alpine lake in North America, and it's a scenic wonder (and recreational treasure) all year round. Spend some time poking around the lake's iconic state parks, including Emerald Bay on the California side and Sand Harbor on the Nevada shore. x
  • 21
    California's Coastal Redwood Parks
    Northern California's coastal redwoods are among the tallest and oldest living things on the planet. Learn what makes coastal redwoods different from their cousins in the Sierra Nevada, what mobilized federal and state efforts to save the redwoods, and the best ways to see them for yourself at Prairie Creek, Del Norte Coast, and Jedediah Smith state parks. x
  • 22
    Washington's Orca Islands: The San Juans
    Want a fascinating glimpse of quirky American history? Look no further than a journey through the state parks of the San Juan Islands. Tour this mosaic of islands and waterways, home to state parks that reflect the archipelago's bucolic lifestyles, including Lime Kiln Point State Park and Matia Island Marine State Park. x
  • 23
    Alaska's State Parks: The Last Frontier
    Sprawling across 1.6 million acres of wilderness, Wood-Tikchik is one of the largest state parks in the United States (around the same size as Delaware). Chugach, on the other hand, is an easily reachable state park just miles from downtown Anchorage. Both parks—and their can’t-miss sights—are covered here. x
  • 24
    Hawaii's Primeval Napali Coast
    Hawaii's Napali Coast is a vision of paradise on Earth, with remote beaches, rainforest valleys, 40-story waterfalls, ancient villages, and plenty of wildlife. End this course on a tropical note with a look at spots including Ha'ena State Park, Na Pali Natural Area Reserve, and Waimea Canyon State Park. x

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Joe Yogerst is a journalist and travel writer. He earned a bachelor’s degree in Geography at the University of California, Los Angeles, and a master’s degree in Journalism at the University of Oregon. An avid world traveler since his teenage years, Mr. Yogerst has set foot on all seven continents and visited more than 160 countries, colonies, and territories. He has worked as a writer and editor on four continents,...
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The Wonders of America's State Parks is rated 3.5 out of 5 by 38.
Rated 1 out of 5 by from Purchase the book Lecture after lecture an image of a person, same background, seldom making eye contact, except with perhaps the tele-prompter. Other than a few images in color, reading the book has more interest.
Date published: 2020-09-02
Rated 5 out of 5 by from EXCELLENT COURSE This course I really loved, and might watch it again, I really learned a lot!
Date published: 2020-08-22
Rated 5 out of 5 by from The Wonders of America's State Parks I bought this less than a month ago and viewed chapter after chapter. Usually, I have to take a break. But when each park story ended, I wanted to see where I was going next. The instructor doesn't look at the camera every second, true. But, who cares! He gets a five anyway because he is knowledgeable on so many details, easy paced and you could tell he loves this subject and enjoys sharing it. The parks' history, details, geography are covered so you have so much more to the story. He includes historical brushes with the National Park Service explaining why the NPS didn't pick up the places; answers a lot of questions. There are even side chapters on geocaching and leave no trace principles. Good job! This course will be so valuable for my future travel plans. Please do a The Wonders of America's State Parks Part Two.
Date published: 2020-08-08
Rated 4 out of 5 by from Great information for travel in the U.S. After visiting a number of National Parks, this course offers solid information going to state parks. While the narrator is more blessed as a writer than a lecturer, he is engaging with a blend of local and national historical significance. The itineraries he provides for each lecture are practical, and there is an abundance of cultural activities suggested for most of the parks. Although there are many more state parks that he can not address, this course delivers a great primer for planning.
Date published: 2020-08-06
Rated 1 out of 5 by from Where are the parks? I have viewed four of the sessions and can tell you what the instructor looks like, but not what one of the parks is like at all. A course about state parks should show the parks, not the instructor sitting, talking about them. I am very disappointed that The Great Courses released this program and made me pay for it. It doesn't live up to the title, it doesn't live up to my expectations, and it certainly is not worth paying for. Don't buy it.
Date published: 2020-08-02
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Wonderful Travels I took copious notes as I "traveled" through these State parks, hoping that soon I will be able to do road trips again and go and visit some of them! During this COVID lockdown, this course is a perfect way to still feel that you are on a trip! I loved the details and history included in the description of the parks. One wish: that the presenter would have been filmed facing the camera at all times.
Date published: 2020-07-17
Rated 2 out of 5 by from Dull I watched one episode and it had an insight here and there but overall it is pretty boring.
Date published: 2020-07-05
Rated 4 out of 5 by from Wanting to Know More About State Parks This was informative and interesting. I could tell the instructor was reading the text but I didn't mind as there were lots of information including many options once visiting the park.
Date published: 2020-06-07
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November 1, Scorpio

Get the full astrology meanings of November 1 birthdays together with some interesting facts about the associated zodiac sign that is Scorpio. Amongst the aspects you can learn about there are birthday personality characteristics, positive and negative traits as well as Scorpio love compatibility and numerology.

November 1 Personality Traits

Positive traits: Natives born on November 1 birthdays are ambitious, supportive and diplomatic. They are courageous beings whom are able to tackle even the most difficult of situations. These Scorpio natives are ingenious and resourceful, always finding the right solutions.

Negative traits: Scorpio people born on November 1 are emotional, bitter and ruthless. They are secretive individuals who prefer to surround with an aura of mystery and to keep a lot of things to themselves. Another weakness of Scorpions is that they are compulsive and tend to obsess about certain things.

Likes: Artsy activities where they are requires to reveal their so many otherwise hidden talents.

Hates: Being mocked and entering into conflicts.

Lesson to learn: That there are other ways than threats to convince people.

Life challenge: Being patient and adaptable.

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November 1, Scorpio

Astrological symbol: The Scorpion is defined as the symbol of Scorpio zodiac sign, said to represent all those born between October 23 and November 21, according to the tropical astrology. These natives are thought to be persistent, inquisitive and meticulous just like the Scorpion glyph.

Modality: Because Scorpio is a Fixed sign, these natives are influenced by this modality, the second to appear. This suggests an individual who is analytical and confident and quite distrustful.

Element: Water is the element lending characteristics to Scorpio people and is the fourth to appear. Water is representative for a malleable spirit who is able to reinvent and see things in a different perspective.

Ruling house: The eight represents the zodiac house for those born with this astrological sign in Scorpio. This is a place that symbolizes secrecy, vengeance and the power of money.

Ruling planet: Pluto represents the zodiac planet for the Scorpio astrology. This zodiac used planet symbolizes dwelling between extremes.

Lucky numbers: 3, 8, 12, 19 and 27 are the numbers said to bring luck for natives born under the November 1 birthday.

Lucky day: Tuesday is the lucky day for Scorpio natives. This is a day of openness and completion, governed by the God Norse.

Years of change: The defining years that are said to be influential for those natives born under the November 1 horoscope are 4, 25, 32 and 46.

November 1 Birthday Compatibility and Love

In regard to love, Scorpio natives born on November 1 are described as sensual and mysterious lovers. They are complex individuals whom uncover the depths of their personality slowly and their partners are often kept in the dark of so many things. They feel this is the way of developing things and of keeping things interesting in their relationship. On the other hand they want to know everything about their partners and feel as in charge as possible.

When it comes to compatibilities for these people, the first rule is that they are most attracted to the other Water signs: Cancer (June 21- July 22) and Pisces (February 19- March 20). These two water signs are an easy match! Surprisingly enough, these two manage to create a complete understanding on the things they have in common and the things in which they go opposite directions. It seems that they create a good flow in their union and so are set for creative endeavors if they stick together. The third sign they are compatible with is Taurus (April 20- May 20). The sign Scorpio natives are said to be least compatible with is Libra (September 23- October 22).

Those born on the first day of the month are passionate and quick to fall in love. They enjoy being the conquerors as they are so magnetic and charming in every occasion. Despite usually being rational and calculated, when it comes to love they succumb to their wishes and sometimes things turn wild for them. These people seem to be very attracted to their exact opposites. These people are compatible with others born on the 4th, 13th, 15th and 22nd.

Lucky color

Deep red is the color defined for November 1 and in general for Scorpio natives.

Deep red suggests depth and mystery coupled with the energy of pure red. This zodiac color should be used in objects that surround the natives.

Those with deep red as sign color are tenacious, puzzle solvers, who like to be challenged but don't like change. The mysterious Scorpio knows exactly how to use this simulative color to boost their confidence and to attract all attention.

Other colors for Scorpio people are purple, scarlet and carmine.

The birthstone considered to be representative for Scorpio natives with November 1 is Topaz.

Topaz suggests friendship, constancy and altruism. This zodiac birthstone is advised to be used in pendants and earrings.

This birthstone is thought to reveal new ways of interaction with the outside world and also enhance innate characteristics of an individual. Did you know that the most valuable shade of topaz is called Imperial topaz?

Another gemstone considered beneficial for Scorpio natives is Garnet. It represents constancy and balance.

Chrysanthemum is the flower that is considered lucky for those Scorpio natives with November 1.

Chrysanthemum is a plant that symbolizes meditation and the warmth of sun. This zodiac flower should be used in decorations and other accessories.

Chrysanthemum it is said to clear bad energies around it. This flower can be found during midsummer to late fall.

Other flowers for Scorpio people are Poppies and Lavender.

Iron is the metal said to be representative for Scorpio people born with November 1.

Iron is one of those metals that denote strength and purity. This zodiac metal should be used in bracelets and other accessories.

Iron usage promotes action and confidence. Left in moist air, Iron rusts which suggests that it should be handled with care exactly like the Scorpio native.

Another metal considered beneficial for Scorpio natives is Zinc.

Statistics and famous birthdays for November 1

November 1 is the 305th day of the year or the 306th day in leap years, in the Gregorian Calendar.

Famous birthdays on November 1

- Charles Brantley Aycock: (Gov-North Carolina) in 1859.

- William "Sabby" Lewis: Jazz pianist - arranger in 1914.

- William James Matthias: Composer in 1934.

- Maga Furuholmen: Rocker in 1962.

- Michelle Estill: Scottsdale, Arizona - LPGA golfer (1991 PING-Cellular One) in 1962.

- Eddie Williams: Sheveport, Louisiana - Infielder (Detroit Tigers) in 1964.

- Bob Wells: Yakima, Washington - Pitcher (Seattle Mariners) in 1966.

- Paul Lewis: Australian field hockey forward (1992, 96 Olympics - Silver Medalist) in 1966.

- Terry Dean: WLAF quarterback (Rhein Fire) in 1971.

- ouis II (the Stutterer): King of France (877-79) in 846.

Birthday calendar, November 1

- Knute Rockne leads underdog Notre Dame to 35-13 win over Army in 1913.

- First US air raid shelter Fleetwood Pa in 1940.

- First Aloha Week Parade held in Hawaii in 1947.

- First atomic explosion witnessed by troops NM in 1951.

- Germaoin Gagnon scores the First Islander hat trick in 1972.

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Birthday Numerology for November 1

In numerology, the number for November 1 birthday is 1. This numerology meaning suggests leadership qualities, great will power and an original approach to life, all wrapped in a charming personality. Most of the time, they have a self centered approach to life and can be very assertive or aggressive. The letters used with numerology 1 are a, j and s. This number is ruled by the card of the magician and by the Moon.

November born people are dependable, entertaining and passionate. Recommended careers for these natives include investigator, management, researcher and publisher. November symbols that resonate with these people are Citrine and Topaz as gemstones and the Chrysanthemum as a plant. The numerology for the month of November is 2. This number symbolizes the duality of two spirits intertwined. It is the number of regeneration and that of couples.

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CP Ink Colour Blends Mini Series – Zen Garden

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I’m back with another colour combination in the mini series of ink blending with CP inks.  This time using the Zen Garden collection. You can find out more about the ink colours and what makes them different from other inks at this blog post.  Find the other posts in this mini series here.

The Spa Collection has three collections of colours, Zen Garden, Paradise Found and Urban Oasis. Each collection of ink colours are available individually as full-size ink pads and refills.

I will continue this mini series on ink blending with CP inks for each collection of colours. When I have all these swatches with each collection individually, I will then have a good visual to see which colours from other collections will blend well together.

Three Colour Blends

First up for the Spa Collection is Zen Garden. I lay out the inks on my desk in rainbow order and picked three that were next to each other. The card I use is Bristol Vellum trimmed to 4.5” x 2” and I use the Life-Changing Blending Brushes for the blending. One brush for each colour.

Red – Blue Blends

Polished, Shea Butter, Seafoam

Spruce, Seafoam Shea Butter

Spruce, Seafoam, Skylight

Seafoam, Skylight, Stone Blue

Blue – Yellow Blends

Skylight, Stone Blue and Sugared Lavender

Sugared Lavender, Polished and Rose Petals

Rose Petals, Polished and Shea Butter.

Two Colour Blends

Again I tried some two colour blends just using the primary colours – Polished, Shea Butter and Stone Blue

Cleaning Brushes

The main point of this mini series is seeing which colours will blend well together.  Another bonus is seeing which ink pads need refilling.  I go into more detail about how I use the Blending Brush Scrubber in the first post in this series which features the Spring Fling colours.

Leave a comment if you would like these ink blend swatches all together as an A4 printable. I’ll have another post in this mini-series soon featuring more Catherine Pooler Designs ink colour blends.

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Look On The Bright Side card w/video by Jeni

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The inspiration for this card came from this video on YouTube. I love how cute this gnome is and want to use him in an Autumnal card.  I use the Bright Side clear stamp and Mouse House stamp, both by Trinity Stamps to make this card.  The video tutorial for this Autumnal card is on YouTube and the written tutorial is below, with a full supply list of all the ink colours I use.

Scene Building

I use the physical stamps to plan my scenes before doing any stamping.  This gives me an idea on how many stamped images I need.  Although I do stamp more leaves and toadstools in case I want to add more.  These can be stored with the stamp to use on a future card.  All the stamping is with Midnight ink by Catherine Pooler Designs.  Midnight is an archival ink and is perfect for use with watercolours.  The card I use is Bristol smooth.

Starting with the cute gnome, I colour the sunflowers with Mandarin Spice and Shea Butter. Mixing Eucalyptus with Shea Butter for the grasses and leaves. (I also use this mix of colours for the grass and leaves on the tree stump).

The comment that inspired this card is “That gnome is so stinking cute” and I wanted to go with the ‘stinking’ part of the comment.  This gnome has been through a lot to deliver these sunflowers.  I imagined him rolling down a hill and landing a puddle of mud.  Climbing up the hill, and then getting splashed by a puddle as a car drives past.  But nothing will stop this gnome from delivering these sunflowers.  The gnomes nose and hands are a mix of a little Peppermint Scrub with Sand Castle. With the two shades of grey for his beard – Twilight and Black Jack.

I use Peppermint Scrub and Mandarin Spice to colour the toadstools, and Sand Castle for the stalks.  When the toadstools are dry, I go back and add some Spruce (not to the ones on the tree stump).  Green and red are complementary colours and will make brown when mixed together.  I wanted the toadstools to be darker and a light wash of Spruce darkened the red of the Peppermint Scrub and Mandarin Spice.  The Leaves are Spruce and Icing on the Cake. I go back when this layer is dry and add some Spruce colour to make the leaves darker.  The tree stump house is coloured with the three brown neutral shades. Sand Castle, Over Coffee and Icing on the Cake.  I let this all dry then die cut with the coordinating dies.

Building The Scene

I add some quick colour to the background card, also a 4.25×5.5” piece of Bristol Smooth card. Stone Blue for the sky and Seafoam for the grass. I work with a flat brush and use long movements across the card with lots of water flat wash of light colour. In the Mouse House stamp and die set is a grass blade stamp, with a grass blade die which only cuts the top of the grass blades.  I pop two of the toadstools behind to make it look as if the grass is in front of the toadstool.

Adhering the tree stump house and toadstools flat to the card. The gnome and leaves in the sky with foam tape. I stamp the sentiment on a banner and also foam mount this to the card. Then mount this scene to a card base.

Do you think the gnome looks like he’s had a bad day? See the gnome coloured with brighter colours on this card tutorial.

Have you entered the monthly challenge over at the Paper Tree Tribe yet? We’d love to see your cards in the group.

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Bright Side stamp and die – Trinity Stamps

Mouse House stamp and die – Trinity Stamps

Catherine Pooler Designs ink colours:

Mandarin Spice ink pad

Shea Butter ink pad

Eucalyptus ink pad

Peppermint Scrub ink pad

Spruce ink pad

Stone Blue ink pad

Seafoam ink pad

Sand Castle ink pad

Over Coffee ink pad

Icing on the Cake ink pad

Twilight ink pad

Black Jack ink pad

Midnight ink pad

Paradise Found mini ink pad

Midnight mini ink pad

Icing on the Cake mini ink pad

Bristol Smooth card – Strathmore

Pre folded card base – Catherine Pooler Designs

Classic Crest 110lb card base — Neenah

Acrylic Stamping blocks – Catherine Pooler Designs

Purple Tape — iCraft

Foam Squares – Scrapbook Adhesives

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Dora, a girl who has spent most of her life exploring the jungle with her parents, now must navigate her most dangerous adventure yet: high school. Always the explorer, Dora quickly finds herself leading Boots (her best friend, a monkey), Diego, and a rag tag group of teens on an adventure to save her parents and solve the impossible mystery behind a lost Inca civilization.

Along With the Gods: The Last 49 Days follows the journey of 3 Afterlife Guardians and Su-hong as they journey through their 49th trial in order to gain their reincarnations and how the Guardians slowly recover their forgotten memories through Household God in the living world.

Having died unexpectedly, firefighter Ja-hong is taken to the afterlife by 3 afterlife guardians. Only when he passes 7 trials over 49 days and proves he was innocent in human life, he’s able to reincarnate, and his 3 afterlife guardians are by his side to defend him in trial.

The Smurfs 2

July 30, 2013

The evil wizard Gargamel creates a couple of mischievous Smurf-like creatures called the Naughties that he hopes will let him harness the all-powerful, magical Smurf-essence. But when he discovers that only a real Smurf can give him what he wants, and only a secret spell that Smurfette knows can turn the Naughties into real Smurfs, Gargamel kidnaps Smurfette and brings her to Paris, where he has been winning the adoration of millions as the world¹s greatest sorcerer. It's up to Papa, Clumsy, Grouchy, and Vanity to return to our world, reunite with their human friends Patrick and Grace Winslow, and rescue her! Will Smurfette, who has always felt different from the other Smurfs, find a new connection with the Naughties Vexy and Hackus or will the Smurfs convince her that their love for her is True Blue?

The Last Airbender

June 30, 2010

The story follows the adventures of Aang, a young successor to a long line of Avatars, who must put his childhood ways aside and stop the Fire Nation from enslaving the Water, Earth and Air nations.

Æon Flux

November 30, 2005

400 years into the future, disease has wiped out the majority of the world's population, except one walled city, Bregna, ruled by a congress of scientists. When Æon Flux, the top operative in the underground 'Monican' rebellion, is sent on a mission to kill a government leader, she uncovers a world of secrets.

Daphne & Velma

April 29, 2018

Before their eventual team-up with Scooby and the gang, bright and optimistic Daphne and whip-smart and analytical Velma are both mystery-solving teens who are best friends but have only met online - until now. Daphne has just transferred to Velma's school, Ridge Valley High, an incredible tech-savvy institute with all the latest gadgets provided by the school's benefactor, tech billionaire Tobias Bloom. And while competition is fierce among the students for a coveted internship at Bloom Innovative, Daphne and Velma dig beyond all the gadgets and tech to investigate what is causing some of the brightest students in school to disappear - only to emerge again in a zombie-fied state.

Steel Rain

December 14, 2017

Amid a coup, a North Korean agent escapes south with the country's injured leader in an attempt to keep him alive and prevent a Korean war.

Inspector Gadget 2

March 11, 2003

After capturing Claw, all the criminals have gone into hiding until, Claw escapes! Gadget thinks he will get the case, but everyone else has other planes. A new version of the Gadget project is unveiled in the form of G2. Strict orders are given for Gadget to stay away from G2 and every crime scene, but Gadget feels he is needed more than anyone.

Dudley Do-Right

August 27, 1999

Based on the 60's-era cartoon of the same name. Royal Canadian Mountie Dudley Do-right is busy keeping the peace in his small mountain town when his old rival, Snidely Whiplash, comes up with a plot to buy all the property in town, then start a phony gold rush by seeding the river with gold nuggets. Can this well-meaning (though completely incompetent) Mountie stop Whiplash's evil plan?

December 12, 1980

Popeye is a super-strong, spinach-scarfing sailor man who's searching for his father. During a storm that wrecks his ship, Popeye washes ashore and winds up rooming at the Oyl household, where he meets Olive. Before he can win her heart, he must first contend with Olive's fiancé, Bluto.

Secretly, Greatly

June 5, 2013

As a North Korean sleeper cell agent, Ryu-han infiltrates the South and assumes the role of a village idiot in a rural town. He observes the townsfolk and waits patiently for his mission. One day, after 2 years of playing the role of the village idiot, fellow elite spies Hae-rang, posed as a rock star and Hae-jin, posed as an ordinary student, are dispatched to the same town as Ryu-han. He helps the other two spies settle in and teach them how to adjust in the South. There is a sudden drastic political power shift in the North and all three spies receive an urgent and ultimate mission.

Mr. Magoo

December 25, 1997

Mr. Magoo, a man with terrible eyesight, gets caught up in a museum robbery.

Inside Men

November 19, 2015

LEE Kang-hee, an editorialist of the influential conservative newspaper puts a congressman, JANG Pil-woo to the position of a leading candidate for President using the power of the press. Behind this, there was his secret deal with the paper’s biggest sponsor. AHN Sang-goo, a political henchman who supported LEE and JANG gets his hand cut as the price when he gets caught pocketing the record on the sponsor’s slush fund. WOO Jang-hoon, an ambitious prosecutor starts to investigate the relationship with JANG and the sponsor believing it is the only chance he can make it to the top. While getting down to the grass roots on the case, WOO meets AHN who has been deliberately planning his revenge. Now the war among the one blind for power, the one hell bent for vengeance, and the one eager for success starts.

Sam Witwicky takes his first tenuous steps into adulthood while remaining a reluctant human ally of Autobot-leader Optimus Prime. The film centers around the space race between the USSR and the USA, suggesting there was a hidden Transformers role in it all that remains one of the planet's most dangerous secrets.

820 years ago, Mujaka, the lord of werewolves finally visits Raizel after a long journey. But the werewolf Maduk interferes in a war of human plotting some scheme. Raizel and Mujaka fall into a hand of tragic destiny, fighting with each other desperately leaving their friendship behind.

With their marriage on the rocks, Fred and Wilma take a holiday together to rekindle the fire in their relationship.

Fists of Legend

April 10, 2013

On a television show billed as “the greatest fight show on Earth,” eager amateurs with lots to prove boldly step into the ring and expect to leave bloody but victorious. The ratings hungry producers seek out “legendary” but largely forgotten streetfighters and mine their desperation for recaptured glory and redemption into ratings gold.

July 6, 2006

Se-jin, a lonely department store employee, moves into a high-rise apartment building. One day she notices that the lights in the windows of the building opposite all start to mysteriously flicker at exactly 9:56pm. She begins to suspect that these occurrences are somehow linked to a series of suspicious deaths in the neighbourhood.

Talespin: Plunder & Lightning

September 7, 1990

In the series premiere, Baloo, an air cargo pilot, meets Kit Cloudkicker, a 12-year-old orphan, and takes him on as his navigator. He also loses his business to Rebecca Cunningham, a business major who becomes his boss. Meanwhile, Don Karnage, a notorious air pirate, uses a special gem stolen from Shere Khan's company, Khan Industries, to power a lightning gun and threaten Cape Suzette.

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