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In Hero Years... I'm Dead. A Digital Original novel.

(Because of the holidays, I’m a bit behind in my work, and that cuts into my blogging. Fortunately enough, I have a guest blogger who is willing to provide you insights about the world from a decidedly and distinctly unique point of view. He’s agreed to cover me once a week for the foreseeable future. Please join me in welcoming Doctor Sinisterion.—Mike Stackpole)

Doctor Sinisterion (D. D.), is the author of the recent book If I Was A Supervillain. Having retired after a long career as a spiritual consultant and entrepreneur, he took time to study many of the great criminal enterprises of our time, and offers his critique of them in his book. Critics have suggested the book is merely an exercise in revisionist history. He is currently a citizen of the Central American nation of Santiago, but considers himself a free man of the world.

Dear Doctor Sinisterion,

Would you be interested in buying up the debt of a failed state, say Ireland, and using said state as a base for your nefarious plans? It would give you a supply of minions in the millions. They’d all be named Paddy or Seamus though.

Agent Shane

Dear Shane,

If I were a supervillain, pursuing such a course would be an intriguing one. Ireland, alas, is not a good candidate for puppet-statery. One must recall that Ireland has a split population and that some of them (the IRA) have a reservoir of skills and tools which, if not brought under the master’s control, could be used against him. A good supervillain wishes to avoid this sort of nascent resistance force if he is to maintain iron-willed control of his adoring people.

This is not the only reason Ireland is inappropriate. Aside from the whole Templar thing, the nation is notably devoid of extinct volcanoes, which are spectacularly useful places for hiding secret bases. Just the geothermal power generation possibilities make volcanoes a serious plus when it comes to hideouts. Iceland, by way of example, is a superior choice in this regard. And if you look at its recent history, you have a failed state because of a banking crisis followed by unusual volcanic activity. One could, if one were of a mind to, imagine that someone like Professor-Emeritus Anarchius had the temerity to ignore my advice concerning the placement of his headquarters. A subsequent and tragically-accidental destabilization of his geothermal generators, for which he never fully paid by the way, might have been the cause of the volcanic activity—the truth of which, of course, has been completely covered-up by NATO and the United Nations.

Your point about a minion supply, however, is well taken. I have found it very useful to draw them from a homogenous genetic pool—though not clones Clones never can shoot straight. I strongly encourage clients to cultivate a sub-culture from among that pool. The Thugee Cult, or the Boxers, would be examples of the sorts of organizations you want to encourage. Incorporating a mystical/religious element in your minion-mythos is especially useful since it means you can pay them very poor wages and treat them horribly, all the while promising them a reversal of fortunes in the next life. That’s so easy it should be illegal. (And, for the record, I no longer have televangelists among my clients.)

(If you have questions for Doctor Sinisterion, please mail them to Sinisterion at or leave them in the comments below.  Doctor Sinisterion regrets that he will not be able to critique your plans for world conquest, but he is always open to consulting on same. If you wish to know more about Sinisterion, you can read about him in In Hero Years… I’m Dead, a novel which Sinisterion insists is a complete and utter fabrication.)

In Hero Years… I’m Dead comes in two editions. The basic edition costs $5 and contains just the novel. the Deluxe Edition includes a long essay about the process of the writing and the genesis of the ideas. These two links will take you to my store where you can buy the epub format which works on Sony readers, the iPad and the Nook.

In Hero Years… I’m Dead is also now available for your Kindle. Click this link for the basic edition and this link for the Deluxe Edition

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Abhishek Verma earns India gold in Archery World Cup

Wroclaw: Abhishek Verma gave India a perfect Independence Day gift by clinching the gold medal in the compound men's individual section to open their account in the Archery World Cup Stage 3 here today.

Having failed as a team in the bronze play-off earlier in the day, the world number 18 was at his best in the individual final as he held on to his lead to wrap up the issue 148-145 against Esmaeil Ebadi of Iran.

The Asian Games silver medallist thus avenged his defeat to Ebadi at the Incheon 2014 in style.

India's recurve mixed pair of Deepika Kumari and Mangal Singh Champia will look to earn the country a second gold when they face their opponents from Mexico tomorrow. Verma had 13 perfect 10s, including five arrows closest to the centre from 15 arrows, in an extraordinary exhibition of shooting in the summit clash.

The Delhi lad had a perfect start to the grudge match when he shot maximum (30) that included one closest to the centre in reply to Ebadi's 28 in the first end. Continuing his fine form, the 26-year-old had two 10s and one nine to extend his lead by three points after the second end.

The Iranian did not give up as he shot 30 in the third end, but it did not matter to the Indian, who matched his rival and had two closest to the centre en route to a 89-86 lead.

Verma had another perfect round of 30 in the fourth end against Ebadi's 29 for a commanding four-point lead and it was just a formality for the Indian to settle the issue in the fifth and final end. Ebadi shot maximum in the final end and Verma responded with one point less but that was enough to win the gold.

At Incheon Asiad, the first continental Games to include compound archery as a competition discipline, Verma went down to the top seed Iranian 141-145. Earlier India gave up easily to lose the bronze medal play-off against a higher-ranked Italy who put up a consistent show to win the compound men's team event 233-230.

The trio of Verma, Kawal Preet Singh and Rajat Chuhan trailed 57-58 after the first end of six arrows, which included a poor eight.

The fourth seeded Indian team recovered in the second end, shooting on par against the Italians 59-59. But that was not enough as the trio of Federico Pagnoni, Michele Nencioni and Sergio Pagni held on to their one-point lead. India faltered once again with three 9s in the third end to total 57 while the third seeded Italians shot 59 for a three-point lead with six arrows to go.

Required to score big, India crumbled under pressure with another round of 57 that gave Italy an easy victory.

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Artist creates portraits of famous personalities using a typewriter

Starting tomorrow, portraits and landscapes created by typewriter artist Uday Talwalkar will be on display in Mumbai

Did you ever wonder that the emoticons you use so ubiquitously have their origins in a kind of art that dates back to the nineteenth century? This   for instance, is an example of the basic ASCII art, an offspring of typewriter art that uses basic keys  and elements of the keyboard to create portraits or landscapes.

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Madhuri Dixit

The said art demands unending grit and imagination. And Uday Mahadeo Talawalkar has spent 25 years mastering this art, joining only a few remaining practitioners of this art in the world. His work will be part of an exhibition for the first time in the country next week. His first work that found space in a newspaper was of Smita Patil in 1989. A year later, he typed a 22 ft x 13 ft portrait of Lata Mangeshkar, which he had spent 236 hours churning out. The portrait got entry into the Book of Alternative Records in London and the India Book of Records. Over the years, Sunil Gavaskar, Dalai Lama, Sachin Tendulkar, Baba Ramdev and many other famous personalities have become a part of his oeuvre.

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Mark Zuckerberg

His interest towards this art form began with a television show on Doordarshan in 1988. “I saw a programme on typewriter art and loved the idea. Soon, I started trying it on my own.” In the journey from then to now, the artist has a definitive list of adjectives inseparable from this art. “You need patience, perseverance, concentration and accuracy to draw these portraits,” he says and adds that a single error may spoil the portrait. “These are unique portraits. One portrait usually takes around 12 hours to make. I work on it in shifts of two hours. Once I create one, I cannot replicate it. Neither can anyone else,” he says. His work also includes Russian icons likes Lenin, Stalin and Alexander Pushkin, which he prepared during his professional stint in Moscow from 1995 to 2000.

From: April 12, 11 am to 7 pm
At: Kamalnayan Bajaj Art Gallery, Bajaj Bhavan, Nariman Point.
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Box office: 'Azhar' rakes in Rs 20 crore in its opening weekend

Emraan Hashmi-starrer 'Azhar' posts decent box office score despite lacklustre start; other Hindi releases run to near-empty theatres

Azhar, the biopic of former cricket captain Mohammed Azharuddin, may not have hit the box office bull's eye in its first weekend, but was reasonably successful in overcoming mixed reviews. After an unexciting Friday (6.30 crore), business picked up over the next two days, resulting in a total of Rs 20.80 crore.

Emraan Hashmi and Prachi Desai in a still from Azhar
Emraan Hashmi and Prachi Desai in a still from 'Azhar'

Although the numbers aren't exceptional, Emraan can take heart from the fact that this film has crossed the Rs 20-crore mark in its opening weekend — his best since 'Ghanchakkar' (2013), which had minted Rs 22.30 crore within three days. His last few releases had failed to set the BO coffers ringing — 'Ek Thi Daayan' (Rs 18.07 crore), 'Raja Natwarlal' (Rs 17.6 crore), 'Hamari Adhuri Kahani' (Rs 16.5 crore) and 'Mr X' (Rs 14.2 crore).

Trade pundit Amod Mehra says, "Despite several controversies, Azhar could manage a decent opening. The word-of-mouth buzz helped the collections grow on Sunday. The makers are in the safe zone since they have already sold the film to distributors. They will be in a position to recover their costs if the film is able to stand its ground over the weekdays."

He adds all other Hindi films — 'Buddha In A Traffic Jam', 'Dear Dad', 'Chudail Story' and 'Khel To Abb Shuru Hoga' — that released last Friday were total washouts. "'Captain America: Civil War' and super-hit Marathi film, 'Sairat', which completed their second weekend-run, were the only saving grace," he explains.

Trade guru Taran Adarsh says, "'Sairat' continues its victory march. With over Rs 55 crore, it has proved to be an all time blockbuster."

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Rs 20.80crore
'Azhar' (opening weekend)

Rs 14.05crore
'1920 London' (by second weekend)

Rs 74.94crore
'Baaghi' (by third weekend)

Rs 179.57crore
'The Jungle Book' (by sixth weekend)

Rs 51.57crore
'Captain America: Civil War' (by second weekend)

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Daniel Craig, Susanne Bier call for action in refugee crisis

Los Angeles: 'James Bond' star Daniel Craig, 'Downfall' actor Bruno Ganz, and Oscar-winning directors Susanne Bier and Michael Haneke are among the 3,000 European film professionals, who have signed a petition calling for immediate action in Europe's refugee crisis.

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The online petition, "For a Thousand Lives: Be Human," is an appeal to European governments to help the thousands of refugees, who have lost their lives in their effort to reach Europe, said The Hollywood Reporter.

Others that have signed the petition include actors Lea Seydoux, Dany Boon, Jonas Nay and Katja Riemann and directors Agnieszka Holland, Joshua Oppenheimer, Aki Kaurismaki and Thomas Vinterberg, as well as hundreds of film professionals from across all fields.

The move follows the publication of a photograph last week of the body of Alan Kurdi, a Syrian toddler who, along with his mother and elder brother, died trying to flee the civil war in their home country.

The photo, which was published on the front pages of newspapers across Europe and the world, has spurned action on the growing refugee crisis.

This week, European leaders agreed to an initial plan to better distribute refugees across the continent, though there are still wide discrepancies between European Union countries.

The UK, for example, has pledged to take in an additional 20,000 refugees over the next five years. The German government, which expects 800,000 new refugee
applications this year alone, has indicated it can absorb half a million refugees a year for several years.

In the petition, the European film industry has called for political leaders to put the values of "respect for human dignity, freedom, democracy, equality, the rule of law and respect for human rights" at the core of European Union asylum policy.

They have called for European nations to act in solidarity for what the group calls "the biggest refugee crisis since World War II."

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Does One Direction's new album diss at Zayn Malik?

London: Immediately after One Direction announced that their fifth studio album would be called "Made in the A.M.", some fans started speculating that the title was a diss aimed at the group's former member Zayn Malik.

Zayn Malik
Zayn Malik

In some posts on Twitter fans shared following the title revelation, they point out that the "A.M." may actually stand for "after Malik", reports

One user wrote: "AC= after Christ era AM= after malik era?" Another added: "What A.M after Malik I have lost my all chill I am dying."

"Made in the A.M." will be One Direction's first album without Malik, who left the group back in March. The follow-up to last year's "FOUR" will release on November 13, the same day singer Justin Bieber's highly-anticipated comeback album will arrive.

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Duleep Trophy Final: Central ride on strong opening stand to take 111 runs lead

New Delhi: A strong opening partnership by Faiz Fazal and Jalaj Saxena helped Central Zone to take a 111-run lead in the second innings against South Zone, who were bowled out for 379 on the third day of the final Duleep Trophy cricket match at the Ferozeshah Kotla here Friday.

South, who were on overnight score of 308/4, suffered a batting collapse losing six wickets for 71 runs in the first session. Overnight batsman Lokesh Rahul fell on 185 while Hanuma Vihari made 75.

Openers Fazal (72) and Jalaj (71) gave Central a perfect start with a 128-run partnership to help the team reduce the deficit. Robin Bisht remained not out on 26 and Mahesh Rawat on 11 when the stumps were drawn with the score at 214/4 in the second innings. Central had scored 276 in the first innings.

Fazal and Jalaj provided a sparkling start, scoring heavily on square of the wicket. Jalaj initiated the flow of runs with two fours - one to the third-man fence and the other to the cover region in the third over of pacer R. Vinay Kumar.

Fazal, too, soon joined the party, a cover drive was followed by a hit to third-man boundary off Abhimanyu Mithun's bowling. Right-hander Jalaj continued to attack skipper Vinay, collecting three boundaries in a space of eight balls with slashes towards the point and backward point. He greeted spinner Shreyas Gopal with three shots to the fence while left arm spinner Pragyan Ojha also failed to keep the batting duo in check. Ojha was hammered straight over his head by Fazal, who along with Jalaj ensured that their team erases the deficit without much to worry.

The 128-run opening partnership was ended as Jalaj was trapped in front of the wicket by a faster ball from Ojha. The ball didn't turn much after pitching in the middle and Jalaj attempted a forward defensive shot but his reaction was late.

Bist, who scored 79 in the first innings joined Fazal but their stand continued for only 32 runs as Fazal fell attempting to pull a rising Vinay delivery. The ball landed in the hands of the deep square leg fielder Baba Aparajith.

Later, Naman Ojha scored a strokeful 27 before his cut shot went to first slip Robin Uthappa off Gopal. Menaria was given leg before off Gopal to leave the team in a spot of bother.

Earlier in the morning, Vihari kept the scoreboard ticking with ones and twos while mixing it up with some attacking shots like a daring pull off Pankaj Singh's bowling to start the day's scoring. He made full use of tossed up balls and hit two sixes off leggie Piyush Chawla and offie Jalaj Saxena to signal another bad day for Central.

However, the momentum swung in favour of Central. Spinners Piyush Chawla and Ali Murtaza, who went through a bad Thursday, did their best to limit the deficit.

Rahul lost his wicket after being castled by leggie Chawla when the team score read 359/5. The 22-year-old added only 17 runs to his overnight score of 168.

In the next over, left arm spinner Murtaza removed Vihari, who dragged the ball on to his stumps attempting a cross-bat stroke. Murtaza also dismissed R. Vinay Kumar, Abhimanyu Mithun and Pragyan Ojha while H.S. Sharath was caught and bowled by Chawla.

Brief Scores: Central Zone: 276 all out & 214/4 (Faiz Fazal 72, Jalaj Saxena 71; Shreyas Gopal 2/43). South Zone 379 all out (Lokesh Rahul 185, Robbin Uthappa 80, Hanuma Vihari 75; Ali Murtaza 4/59, Pankaj Singh 3/67). Central lead by 111 runs.

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Splendid Joe Root lights up Day 1 of Ashes 2015

Cardiff: In a brilliant display of counterattacking batsmanship, young Yorkshireman Joe Root led the way for England on the opening day of the 2015 Investec Ashes at the SWALEC stadium in Cardiff, notching his 7th Test century, snatching the early advantage from the visiting Australians.

After the five-nil thrashing down under nearly 18 months ago, England now back at home would have hoped for a better start to the Ashes and it almost did not happen. Electing to bat on a flat wicket with no alarming pace or threatening bounce, the ghosts from Australia were starting to rear their heads with England three down for 43 in the 15th over. It should have been four two balls later but Brad Haddin made a mess of a straightforward chance of Joe Root and with that, Australia lost their grip and Root, in the company of Gary Ballance, cashed in.

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Some would have advised cautious approach from the English vice-captain, after Skipper Alastair Cook and the most experienced batsman of the side Ian Bell departed within 7 deliveries of each other, but Root chose to take the attack to the Aussies. His first scoring shot was a flowing straight drive off the dangerous Mitchell Starc, bisecting the gap between the non-striker and mid-off. Additional seven runs were stroked in the next few deliveries, and Root was off.

Without the hustle off the playing surface that they are used to back home, the Australian bowlers went searching for wickets and in the process losing their discipline. Every time there was a marginal error in length or line, Root punished unforgivingly on both sides of the wicket, plundering boundaries – seventeen in all - at will. His first 40 runs came at better than run a ball, and his strike rate never dipped below 80 (runs per 100 balls) throughout his remarkable knock of 134 runs.

Mitchell Johnson had terrorized the English batsmen with stares and snarls, and with a handlebar moustache and vicious short deliveries year and half ago. Root neutralized any early threat Johnson may have posed in this series by being particularly severe on him, plundering 28 runs off the 24 balls he faced from the left-arm slinger. He also reserved attention for the other left-armer Starc, scoring 44 off 49 deliveries faced. In all, Root pocketed 72 off his 136 runs against the two bowlers that were considered the main threats. In doing so, he provided the breathing space for Ballance initially, and later to Ben Stokes, to get in to their games and score their own half centuries.

After the reprieve on the second ball of his innings, Root faced another moment of trepidation when on 62, Australia reviewed an LBW appeal. He was beaten by a fuller delivery from Nathan Lyon but HawkEye indicated the ball to have pitched outside leg stump, and he continued on his merry ways. Another 39 runs later (off just 41 balls) that included 7 sweetly timed strokes to the rope, the last of which was an effortless caress to cover point boundary, Root removed his helmet to soak up the admiration and adulation from the sell-out crowd on reaching the milestone.

The promised new era of aggressive and exciting English cricket, under a new coach, almost did not dawn until the new faces, led by Root, made it possible. A superlative century, constructed with panache, played with freedom rare for an English cricketer, has left England in the driver’s seat on day one of this (possible) 25-day slog.

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Swiss agency to help Kerala varsity in organic shrimp farming

Kochi: Switzerland-headquartered Coop Cooperative, an international agency that promotes organic farming across the world, has offered its support to the Kerala University of Fisheries and Ocean Studies (KUFOS) for organic shrimp farming in the state.

KUFOS is planning to promote organic shrimp farming by utilising the rich resources of the mangroves in Kerala's backwaters.

Gerhard Zurlutter, a representative of Coop Cooperative, on Monday visited the farms and ponds at KUFOS and had discussions with officials.

He said organic shrimp farming could be made successful by making use of the mangrove rich backwaters or by planting mangroves on the shores of the backwaters and the farming ponds.

KUFOS will now study the available resources, and if the conditions are favourable, it will conduct a pilot farming to develop a suitable farming model, and later introduce the model among shrimp farmers in the state.

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Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy: Mumbai bowlers script six-wicket win over Odisha

Cuttack: Mumbai produced a disciplined bowling display to notch up a comprehensive six-wicket victory over Odisha in a weather-hit Group D Twenty20 match of the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy here today.

Electing to field, Mumbai dismissed Odisha for a paltry 91 in 17.4 overs and then returned to overhaul the target in just 15.5 overs in a match that was reduced to 18 overs a side due to inclement weather.

Mumbai rode on the innings by Aditya Tare (32) and Siddhesh Lad (31 not out) to romp home with 13 balls to spare at the Barabati Stadium.

Earlier, Dhawal Kulkarni (2/17), Shardul Thakur (2/11), Rohan Raje (2/18), Abhishek Nayar (2/21) and Pravin Tambe
(2/20) -- all scalped two wickets each to shot out Odisha in 17.4 overs.

Abhishek Yadav (33) was the top-scorer for Odisha as only two more batsmen -- BS Patil (10) and AK Sahoo (19) could reach doubles figures.

Chasing the target, Mumbai too had a disappointing start, losing opener Akhil Herwadkar (4) in the six ball of the opening over. Shreyas Iyer (16) and Suryakumar Yadav (5) also were dismissed cheaply but Tare and Lad added 48 runs to take them on the brink of victory.

Brief Score:
Odisha: 91 all out in 17.4overs (A Yadav 33; SN Thakur 2/11)
Mumbai: 95/4 in 15.5 overs (A Tare 32; DR Behera 2/14).

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The stage beckons

After their two productions — Tartuffe and The Curious Climb of Cutter Chee — opened earlier this month to a good response, 16 students of The Drama School are gearing up for the next set of shows at Prithvi Theatre under the guidance of two international directors

It was a proud moment for Jehan Manekshaw and Tasneem Fatehi — co-founders of The Drama School — when the 16 students from their institute put up public shows of two theatre productions recently. Tartuffe, a new Hindi adaptation of Moliere’s famous play and The Curious Climb of Cutter Chee, a devised piece in English inspired by Brecht’s The Resistible Rise of Arturo Ui, were put up by the students, barely six months after they stepped into the institute. After six weeks of vigorous training under the guidance of two UK theatre directors — Benjamin Samuels and Daniel Goldman — later, they showcased their creations at the Mumbai Marathi Sahitya Sangh, in the first week of this month. They will now perform the plays at Prithvi Theatre on January 21 and 22.

The English play, The Curious Climb of Cutter Chee, is directed by Benjamin Samuels
The English play, The Curious Climb of Cutter Chee, is directed by Benjamin Samuels

Manekshaw says that the idea behind doing these theatre productions was for the students to understand the craft of putting together a play and a personal sense of ability to do more on their own. As for the interpretation, he says the international directors follow a method where they ask their students to come up with improvisations. “The text is the basis, but what they create out of it is what matters,” he adds.

For Goldman, directing Moliere’s most famous comedy Tartuffe posed a challenge as he had to do it in Hindi, a language he doesn’t speak or understand. “I have directed a play in Swahili before, another language that I don’t know, but that was with experienced actors,” says Goldman. The students wrote the script for Tartuffe, with the director guiding them, ensuring that they stick to the original text and at the same time, encouraging them to conceptualise it in today’s India and finding all those moments of connection with the audience. Samuels, who directed The Curious Climb of Cutter Chee, was quite impressed by the dedication shown by the students. “It was a little tricky to get them to discover things on their own initially but once they got the flow, it really took off,” he says.

The students are on their own now, as the directors have gone back to their country. Saudamini Kalra, one of the students who was part of Tartuffe, says she’s excited about performing at Prithvi Theatre next. “We’re trying to incorporate all the feedback we got from the initial shows. The play lends itself to a theatre like Prithvi, as it breaks the fourth wall. We are looking forward to performing there,” says Kalra.

When: Tartuffe, Jan 21, and The Curious Climb of Cutter Chee, Jan 22, 6 pm and 9 pm
Where: Prithvi Theatre, 20, Janki Kutir, Juhu Church Road, Juhu
Call: 26149546 or visit for tickets

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Lesson From An Old Friend

    KB, his nick name, is an artist. Or at least that is the way I remember him. In high school he was always in an art class or so it seemed.  Those glass front cases in the hallways always displayed something KB had produced and I secretly looked forward to seeing what was next. KB and I were buddies but we never shared his art .I am not sure if he had a love of the arts or it was an easy way to get High School credits to graduate. We mostly fished and hung out doing things most likely we should not have been doing.

   KB took what his art teachers showed him then spun it around, kick it in the behind and made it something no one thought it could be. I once saw a sculpture of clay that had been painted and kilned that KB had made. To this day I can see it. As art does, I was captivated by its form, colors and what it stirred in me. It was a green and yellow bullfrog. Something from one of our fishing jaunts. It was fabulous! I asked KB if I could have it. He was very serious and said no way, this is JUNK. He picked it up and crashed to the floor only hours after coming out of the oven. KB, according to his teacher, was a frustrated artist. Nothing was ever good enough. He was not going to let some one enjoy his art just to be nice to him, no way. I asked his art teacher where that came from. Her reply was not what I expected but then it sank in and how true it was. Sometimes the artist is not encouraged by those around him. Over criticizing and telling the artist all that is wrong with an endeavor. You know “Quit wasting time on that crap” and “What is that supposed to be?” I could hear KBs father saying those exact words while Miss B. explained KBs attitude. If it was not good enough for his father then it must not be good enough for anyone else. You know how it goes. We move on, lose contact with friends, and make new friends. We never forget them, just move on. After too many years I did run into KB. The guy I remembered was gone and a gaunt, scraggly guy had taken his place. He looked beaten down and I could not see his eyes because he would not look directly into mine. I wanted to be a friend again but I could see he was throwing up barriers. We spoke, reminisced and went away without setting a time to get together. I missed my buddy but could see he was not willing to rekindle an old friendship.

   A few days later as I was coming home from work I noticed a grocery bag on the front porch. I was thinking it was something Vicki had left there for me to carry in. The bag was too light for groceries so I looked inside. It was a square of white cardboard, like you did school projects on, it was semi faded. I turned it over to see a watercolor painting. The colors jumped off the board and I could hear that bullfrog croaking as KB and I chased it around that pond laughing to the point of exhaustion as we had done so many years ago. The wave of warmth that swept through me was followed by a tear. I looked around to make sure the neighbors weren’t watching, you know, seeing a grown man weeping over a watercolor bullfrog. I sat on the porch swing with that piece of art and wondered what KB could have done with this gift if someone he had respected and loved would have said something like “Son that is wonderful” or “That is awesome can I keep it”.

   I decided there and then without fail, to look at what went into my own kid’s accomplishments and not the result. I would acknowledge their efforts and attempts to be creative. KB was an art student, but what he brought to the table was more than what can be taught .He was a good art student but an even better artist and still a friend.

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 Kelly M.E. Kalberer

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Scientists have successfully increased the infiltration of immune cells into tumors, thus inducing the immune system to block tumor growth. In an article published in Nature Immunology, the scientists show that, in combination with existing immunotherapies, this process efficiently destroys cancer cells.
Chemokines are small molecules that can attract immune cells towards inflammatory tissues, acting for example during tumor development or upon infection, in order to support migration of lymphocytes into diseased tissues. However, these molecules may be degraded by enzymes, a process that limits the influx of immune cells. For example, the chemokine CXCL10, which induces the recruitment of T lymphocytes into pathological tissues, is rapidly degraded by the enzyme dipeptidylpeptidase 4 (DPP4).
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The researchers showed that oral administration of a specific DPP4 inhibitor (sitagliptin) slows the development of several types of cancer in mice. In addition, the authors demonstrated that DPP4 inhibition increased the infiltration of T lymphocytes into tumors, and that the combination of this innovative treatment with existing immunotherapies eradicated the tumor.
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The Children's Regional Network of Care is a collaboration of care givers providing care for and working to improve the health of the children in Western North Carolina. Our goal is to help every patient achieve their desired outcome without harm, without waste and with an exceptional experience for the patient and family. A network of care offers the opportunity to share clinical best practices through participation in a variety of entities: the Regional Service Line, the WNC collaborative, the Mountain Children's Network, Pediatric Grand Rounds and an on-line Toolbox of resources.

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The Service Line meets quarterly to discuss quality projects, evidence-based practice, Information Technology and other issues affecting providers. It is also an opportunity to collaborate with all staff members including nurses, pharmacists and other ancillary services.

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Mission Health Partners is a network of hospitals, over 1,200 physicians, and other healthcare providers working together to improve healthcare quality, performance, efficiency and value for the patients of western North Carolina.

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Magic Sketch Holiday Gift Guide 2016

From the makers of Boogie Board is Magic Sketch and if you haven’t seen this on TV or in stores you can doodle, draw and sketch with this pad. I got the Deluxe Kit which included a stamp roller, 3 styluses and 60 stencils which are for 20 for drawing, 20 for learning and 20 for games.

It is the thickness of a piece of paper with a battery that lasts up to seven years and requires no charging and like a normal tablet does , has a see-through screen for tracing, along with multi-color when you draw on it along with being  durable and water resistant.

With Magic Sketch your kids can create all kinds of amazing art and, unlike most tablets, the Magic Sketch is super kid proof!  They can drop it, toss it, even step on it, it won’t break!  It’s completely water resistant, so if they have a spill, just wipe it off and keep going!  With the advanced internal electronics, you can clear the screen with just the push of a button! The best part?  With the Free App you can save, edit, and share your child’s work! Each Magic Sketch retails for $29.95.

My Opinion: I like how easy it is to erasure drawing when you are done always you do is press the button and it’s gone the other feature I like about it is I put a stencil to trace a picture and since I’m not an artist this was very helpful for me to draw. This will make a great gift for my niece and/or nephew as your imagination is limitless with this on what you want to draw. This is great to take on road trips as the batteries not going to die and have to be charged. I feel it’s also worth the price they are asking for it.

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Mastering Calligraphy

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The centuries-old art of calligraphy has rarely witnessed a more diverse and prolific explosion of new work than in today’s hand-lettering revival. Mastering the Art of Calligraphy is the most comprehensive and up-to-date volume on this traditional craft and its contemporary practice. Brimming with both practical instruction and more than 700 inspirational photos, this is the definitive new guide for both serious calligraphers and budding hand-lettering enthusiasts. Inside are step-by-step instructions accompanied by examples of current work, plus historical information, artist profiles, troubleshooting tips, and an extensive resource section. Perfect for students, artists, professionals, and hobbyists, this is a tremendously valuable addition to any arts library. Author: Gaye Godfrey-Nicholls 288pp., 9x10.25 Hardcover ISBN: 9781452101125

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Blair Gloss Spray Var varnish represents the ultimate in protection and ease of application for acrylic polymer and oil paintings. Spray Var eliminates the glossy highs and flat lows, providing the even, wet, non-yellowing, just-painted brilliance artists desire. Be sure painting is thoroughly dry before varnishing. Contains no fluorocarbons. Lead free.

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These ornate display easels are attractively plated and have finial ends on their beautifully finished legs. They are also strong and durable, holding signs/boards up to 2 1/2 in. thick and weighing up to 30 lbs.

Testrite Baroque Display Easels are 5 ft. tall and have 1 in. diameter legs. Their board holders are 25 1/2 in. off the floor. Each easel weighs just 7 lbs.

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Kolinsky Watercolor Brush Sets

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The finest sable in the world comes from Russia, so Jack Richeson located the oldest brush manufacturers in Russia and asked them to make a top sable series. Using only the finest male sable, these brush makers go right to the source and purchase their pelts directly from the fur traders.

The hair used in Richardson fine sable brushes is prepared with great care right in the brush maker’s factory. After preparation, the brushes are created by hand so that each brush develops a needle point and a crisp snap and resiliency.

Jack Richeson Fine Sable Watercolor Brushes are available in four different sets:

Set of Two contains two brushes: one Round (size 14) and one Flat (1 in.). The set comes in an elegant wooden box with a dark, natural finish.

Set of Three contains three brushes (sizes 3, 10, and 14) and comes in an attractive unfinished wooden box.

Set of Four contains four Round brushes (sizes 0, 3 6, and 10). The set comes packaged in a beautiful wooden box with a dark natural finish.

Set of Five contains five brushes: four Rounds (sizes 2/0, 1, 3, and 8) and one Flat (3/4 in.). This is a bagged set.

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Mold Maker

by Sculpey

Make flexible one-sided molds with Sculpey Mold Maker. Extra soft and pliable to shape around even the most intricate detail. After baking, Mold Maker is permanent and flexible. Pour in Plaster of Paris or use it with a talcum powder release as a push mold for polymer clay. Repairs picture frames, sculptures or makes molds of your favorite creations. Acts as a clay conditioner and softener when mixed with stiff clays. 8 oz./227 gm block.

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Mold Maker

by Sculpey

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Sue M. from Long Island NY says:

Be very sure you have selected the colors/ pattern you will be using. Have found push molds are not very tolerant. I have read in numerous places that a thin coating of cornstarch for easy clay removal...[more]

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Can this product be used as a mold for Ice Resin and similar products?

- Asked by Nina C on 26-Feb-13

The Sculpey Mold Maker can be used with Plaster of Paris, wax or polymer clay. Sculpey does not suggest for use with ice resin.

- Answered by MisterArt on 27-Feb-13

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Rated by: Sue M. in Long Island NY
Be very sure you have selected the colors/ pattern you will be using. Have found push molds are not very tolerant. I have read in numerous places that a thin coating of cornstarch for easy clay removal will help. This doesn't work for me(tried different molds). The result is film on piece that I need to then use thin paint brush to remove. Anxious for suggestion, as I find this very time consuming.
Rated by: Patricia P. in Waterville, ME
I have only used this product twice, and found it very easy to use. However, I do agree with other reviewers, regarding how quickly this item turns to goo after you have handled it. Still, I was able to get 2 great molds!
Rated by: Linda G. in Dunsmuir, CA
I love this mold maker product. I'm using it to make molds for jewelry. It is so easy to use and makes wonderfully flexible molds.
Rated by: Frank Z. in Hopewell, VA
Works exceptionally well for molds for polymer clay and PMC silver and gold.
Rated by: DeeAnn K. in Chicago, IL
Mold Maker works pretty well. If you make a plaster mold around the mold maker mold it will hold it's shape and not come out warped.
Rated by: Inger H. in Brookfield, CT
As a beginner at making molds, this product was easy to use to make my very first one!
Rated by: Betsy S. in Mooresville, NC
This stuff is great for making molds. I have tried to use some molds that were almost completely worn out and I was able to make new ones.
Rated by: erroline m. in carol city, FL
I found this clay to be extremely pliable. I was surprised to find that it softened even more from the heat of my hands. To solve this problem, I wrapped the clay in plastic (as I do with the dough when I'm making pie crust from scratch) and put it inside the refrigerator for about five to ten minutes. It gets a little firmer, which makes it easier to work with.
Rated by: Ariadne W. in Buellton, CA
This stuff is great for making molds. Note that it is quirte sticky just out of the package and you have to chill it maybe 15-20 minutes in the freezer) before it is workable.
Rated by: yifat k. in Jerusalem, Israel, NY
Nice clay for making mold for polymer clay. This clay is too much soft and sticky so i succeeded to make of him just a molds form stone motives and it turn to be excellent after baking. It's a little bit elastic after bake.
Rated by: Pat S. in Montgomery Creek, CA
For making a flat mold of a simple subject, or sculpting a small 3-D piece that you want to remain flexible, Super Elasticlay is hard to beat. Very fine texture and easy workability. It isn't for all applications, but if these are your specific needs, it's great. A word of caution: Follow the package instructions and do NOT let it get overheated in the curing process or your effort will be ruined.
Rated by: joshua j. in daytona beach, FL
My review if for modeling purposes..NOT mold making. This material is EXCELLENT for either puppet hands and even feet/boots/shoes. If you want it to look super smooth, dont use this product. You are better off sculpting in clay and then making a plaster mold and casting in foam latex. If you want a good textured look, which IMO is very nice, yet undetailed. Use this product. IMPORTANT: get a bowl of water ready and submerge elasticlay in it while using. Otherwise it will stick to your skin and will be as fun as sculpting cake icing. IMPORTANT #2 - If you do not cover with a few layers of liquid latex, your feet and fingers will start cracking rather quickly when animating. Stipple on a few layers of liquid latex, and it will last a lot longer. IMPORTANT #3 - If you wantto paint it, yu must mix in some PROS AIDE to the acrylic paint. This will make the paint flexable for animating. Otherwise the paint will crack apart. enjoy
Rated by: Eric B. in New York, NY
This clay seems nice at first and it very pliable with a smooth texture great for details, but after being held in hand for an extended amount of time it became extremely flimsy and lost all body. Don't expect this clay to hold its shape before firing. It was so frustrating to work with I never even got around to firing it.

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Empty glass storage bottles with lids.

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Easy to clean, very usefull for storing paint when you mixed a little too much. better than drumping it down the drain!

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Can I use Dr. Ph. Martin's Bombay ink in a medium for airbrush application?

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Rated by: Joel W. in Woodstock, IL
Easy to clean, very usefull for storing paint when you mixed a little too much. better than drumping it down the drain!
Rated by: Kim H. in Philadelphia, PA
Useful and convenient, good for cleaning your airbrush and changing colors also easy to clean.
Rated by: James M. in Wilmington, DE
Make using multiple colors with one airbrush fast and easy. Very good quality at at a fair price

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