#Robert Somers

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A History of the Road between Dingwall and Poolewe

From the written evidence of secondary sources and maps on the maps.nls and Scotlandspeople websites by Meryl Marshall Background In the years before the 18th Century the Highlands were regarded as a hostile backward country, travelling was difficult, there were few visitors and many journeys were made by boat. In 1793 George Brown reported that, The most necessary and useful line of road…

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This is amazing and you need to watch it.

The Women of Weber Place (music by Brian Bennett and Alan Hawkshaw, “Dossier”) 💥

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Mariquita Tennant (born Maria Francesca Eroles i Eroles) was a Catalan woman who protected abused and poor women in Windsor (England).

How did she end up in England?

Mariquita was born in the village Pla de Sant Tirs, in the High Pyrenees of Catalonia. During the war between those who wanted an absolutist monarchy and the liberals, Mariquita's father was involved in the liberal side and between 1821 and 1823 he was the leader the local miquelets (militia). When the King of France sent the army known as the Hundred Thousand Sons of Saint Louis to help restore the absolute monarchy, many liberals went on exile to England. Mariquita followed her father, mother and three siblings on exile to London.

They settled in Somers Town, a neighbourhood that had become home to many exiles from Catalonia and the Valencian Country and that had previously also become home to exiled French revolutionaries and American independentists. In February 1833, Mariquita married David Reid, son of a Scottish beer maker who had become wealthy running a pub chain in England. But in November of the same year, David threw himself down a window during an epileptic attack, resulting in his death. Soon after, Mariquita's first and last daughter Mary was born, but she also died soon. Some years later, Mariquita married again. Her new husband was Robert Tennant, but he died a sudden death in 1842.

In 1846, at 38 years old, her first husband's family allowed her to live in one of their properties. She turned this house into a shelter for girls who had been abused by society. There were many girls and women in this situation, so the house was full very soon. Quickly, Mariquita looked for funds and allied with the Anglican church to create a local branch of the House of Mercy. In 50 years, this institution attended and housed 2,500 girls in Windsor, many of which were girls who had been forced into prostitution by poverty and until then had had no way to escape.

The house that Mariquita's first husband's family let her live in, and which she turned into a shelter.

Mariquita suffered bad health for most of her years of service, and in the end died in 1860. She's buried in Saint Andrew's cemetery, overlooking the house she turned into a shelter.

In 2005, the Windsor and Maidenhead city council uncovered a blue plaque to remember her (in England, blue plaques mark the place where a historical event happened or recognise a historical person), though there's a small mistake because it says she was born in 1811 but she was actually born on November 9th 1807.

She's the only Catalan person to have an English blue plaque.

[brokehorrorfan]

The End of the World As We Know It: New Tales of Stephen King's The Stand will be published in hardcover and e-book on August 19, 2025 via Gallery Books.

Edited by Christopher Golden and Brian Keene, the anthology features 34 short stories based on The Stand. It includes an introduction by Stephen King, a foreword by Golden, and an afterword by Keene.

Contributors include Wayne Brady & Maurice Broaddus, Poppy Z. Brite, Somer Canon, C. Robert Cargill, Nat Cassidy, V. Castro, Richard Chizmar, S.A. Cosby, Tananarive Due & Steven Barnes, Meg Gardiner, Gabino Iglesias, Jonathan Janz, Alma Katsu, Caroline Kepnes, Michael Koryta, Sarah Langan, Joe R. Lansdale, Tim Lebbon, Josh Malerman, Ronald Malfi, Usman T. Malik, Premee Mohamed, Cynthia Pelayo, Hailey Piper, David J. Schow, Alex Segura, Bryan Smith, Paul Tremblay, Catherynne M. Valente, Bev Vincent, Catriona Ward, Chuck Wendig, Wrath James White, and Rio Youers.

Since its initial publication in 1978, The Stand has been considered Stephen King’s seminal masterpiece of apocalyptic fiction, with millions of copies sold and adapted twice for television. Although there are other extraordinary works exploring the unraveling of human society, none have been as influential as this iconic novel—generations of writers have been impacted by its dark yet ultimately hopeful vision of the end and new beginning of civilization, and its stunning array of characters. Now for the first time, Stephen King has fully authorized a return to the harrowing world of The Stand through this original short story anthology as presented by award-winning authors and editors Christopher Golden and Brian Keene. Bringing together some of today’s greatest and most visionary writers, The End of the World As We Know It features unforgettable, all-new stories set during and after (and some perhaps long after) the events of The Stand—brilliant, terrifying, and painfully human tales that will resonate with readers everywhere as an essential companion to the classic, bestselling novel.

Pre-order The End of the World As We Know It.

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The Pirate Queen

Chapter 3 - The Ball

If anyone ever said pirates weren’t efficient, they should be told the tale of Alice and her crew getting ready to host a ball for a new Commodore.

Hiding anything suspicious was the easy part. The locked extra pantry was plenty enough to stow away any of the papers they needed to keep from prying eyes. Their gear was locked into trunks in their personal rooms.

What wasn’t easy was shelling out the money for caterers and extra servants to make the night perfect. While they had the money, Alice had made a fortune sailing with Sam Bellamy and then even more in her exploits, they all hated spending it on posh pricks who would more likely give them a bullet than the time of day under normal circumstances.

Most pirates on ships had duel roles. Everyone chipped in, and just like on a ship, the men dove head first into getting ready.

By the time the night arrived everything was absolutely perfect.

Three of the men would be carefully and quietly sneaking into the Fort while the rest of the town partied at the mansion, courtesy of Vicountess Somers. Their goal was it make it seem like no one have ever been there. They didn’t want to get captured, and they didn’t want to have to kill. Alice and her crew took a page from Sam Bellamy - they didn’t kill if they didn’t have to.

The men left before the extra servants arrived for the night, and Alice went upstairs to get ready. Edward stayed at the mansion, her even present bodyguard.

When he knocked at the door to her room to let her know guests arrived, he couldn’t help but smile.

“You may not be a noble, but you wear the outfits quite well.” She turned to look at him with a smile on her face.

“Let’s be honest, I look better in trousers and my jacket.”

He motioned to her dress. “I see you’ve picked your signature color.” The red dress was her most fashionable. Bright red, matching the bow weaved intricately through her hair. Instead of an updo, she wore her hair down. The black hair fanned across the red dress she had commissioned to match that bow. The dress itself was more old fashioned than she had been wearing and the corset fit just perfectly. There were no color accents except around the sleeves and chest, and was intricately woven with gold and red fabric.

“Well, I wanted to stay partly me.”

“I wish Sam could see this.” Edward said and Alice took a calming breath.

“Me too.”

“Where should I wait during dinner?”

“You’ll be next to me.” Alice said simply and Edward raised his eyebrows.

“I don’t think it’s proper to have your bodyguard sitting at dinner. Robert would faint.”

Alice laughed. “Tonight is our last night with these people. I don’t particularly care what they think and they’re not going to question a noble.”

“Sounds good, Captain.” Edward was dressed in mostly black, fine quality that most would expect of a bodyguard. “People are going to be arriving soon.”

“Alright, let’s get ready to play our parts.” She effortlessly switched into her posh accent.

There were murmurs throughout the party. The red was certainly making some heads turn. When Governor Swann and Elizabeth arrived Alice was there to greet them.

“Lady Frances, you look marvelous!” Elizabeth said with a smile. They two women held hands for a moment.

“As do you, Elizabeth.” Her dress was a light blue which paired with her quite well. Her hair had been curled delicately and put in an updo worthy of a coronation, she was sure of it.

“That is such a stunning color.” Governor Swann started. “You stand out, in the best way.”

“Thank you, Governor.” Alice replied, trying her best not to smirk. “I felt it was appropriate since the ball is on behalf of a member of the Navy. Navy blues seemed a bit too pompous, don’t you agree?”

Governor Swann searched for something to say as Elizabeth politely held her laugh behind her fan. “You look absolutely wonderful, Lady Frances.” He finally said. Safe, complimentary.

“Thank you, Governor.” From behind him she caught the eyes of James. “Please excuse me, sir. I want to wish the man of the night my congratulations.” As she made her way over, James couldn’t seem to even think. She was beautiful. James was in his Navy dress. An outfit that should send Alice’s anxiety shooting upward. Yet, she was sure she had never seen a man so handsome.

“Captain Norrington.” She curtsied and he bowed back. Alice knew that there couldn’t be a repeat of the night of the dinner. The best thing would be to treat James Norrington with civility and step away as quickly as she could.

“Thank you for your generosity with this night.” He started. “And, if I may say, you look absolutely beautiful, Lady Frances.”

“Thank you, Captain. It is a pleasure to celebrate you.” James could tell she was being more formal, putting more of a guard up. He had no right to wish for something different. To wish anything different was downright improper. “Please, enjoy yourself.” She curtsied again and turned to greet her other guests. The bow going through her raven hair caught his eye and something stirred in his memory. Just for one second a moment of fear crept into his mind, but he couldn’t, for the life of him, understand why.

As everyone made their way into the dining room, there were whispers at the fact that while Lady Frances sat at the head of the table, her own bodyguard was to her right. To her left was Governor Swann, beside him Elizabeth, and James was surprised to find himself placed next to her.

Once everyone was seated Lady Frances stood.

“Good evening. I hope you are all enjoying yourselves.” There was some murmurs of approval. “Tonight we are here to celebrate Captain James Norrington, who will not be called Captain in twenty-four hours. Now, I have only known Captain Norrington for a few short days. I could regale you all with the kindness and character he has shown me. However, I wanted someone who knows him more, who served with him, to speak here tonight. Lieutenant Groves, if you would please?”

A few seats down from Edward, Groves stood, and Alice took her seat. She knew her brain would betray her if she was forced to give a speech about James. She could hardly talk about how handsome he looks in the moonlight. She was supposed to be married. More than that, it was about to be James’ job to be in charge of hunting her and the people she cared about. The thought soured her mood considerably. More so when she realized she shouldn’t even be thinking about James Norrington. She should be wondering how we men were doing at the fort. By the time she came back into focus, Groves had finished his speech and she held up her glass in a toast before the first course.

Once the food was cleared and the band had begun to play, Alice whispered to Edward to go and be on the lookout for the returning men. The hope was they would be back quickly and efficiently. One of her men named Simon had offered to help in the kitchen. He had been a chef back in Ireland and then became the chef for her crew, and he would be waiting to move any papers to the locked pantry.

“My dear Lady Frances.” Governor Swann said as he walked up to her. “Would you honor me with a dance?” He held out his hand and she took it immediately.

“It would be a pleasure.” They danced to a lively tune. The laughter around the floor told her everyone seemed to be having a great time. She made sure they had enough stock of wine to last them, and making sure everyone was good and drunk could only help her in the long run.

As the Governor turned her she caught a glimpse of James who was dancing with Elizabeth. He was smiling, she was laughing. Alice felt a pang of jealousy go through her, but she quickly pushed that away. Any thoughts about her and James Norrington needed to stop at that moment. And, more than that, she knew he would make a great husband to Elizabeth. He was kind and gentle. When he showed emotion it was sincere. In the first night she had watched his eyes flicker to Elizabeth which such adoration. Alice knew she would be taken care of and loved. She couldn’t ask for more than that from two wonderful people.

The dance came to a close and there was a small round of applause. “Thank you for the wonderful dance, Governor.” He bowed. “If you would excuse me?”

“Of course.” He beamed. His cheeks were red from several glasses of wine and Alice found herself thinking that wasn’t a bad idea. Find a servant with the wine she took a glass for herself. When she turned back to the party she was surprised to see James walking toward her.

“Lady Frances.”

“Captain Norrington.” She acknowledged. “Are you having a good time?”

“I am, thank you.” He promised. “I came to ask if you would honor me with a dance.” She couldn’t say no. Maybe it was knowing that after tomorrow she would, hopefully, never see him again.

“I would be delighted-“ She was interrupted by Edward.

“I am terribly sorry, my Lady.” He bowed.

“What is it, Edward?” She asked.

“May I speak with you, privately?”

Her eyes turned to James. “My apologies, Captain.” She and Edward turned, heading for another room. James couldn’t pretend he wasn’t disappointed.

The study was a place she had wanted to spend more time in, if they had the time. It was dark wood with books lining the walls. Giles stood outside on guard to make sure no one came within earshot as Edward closed the door behind them.

“Is everyone alright?” Was her first question.

“Yes, everyone made it back safely.” Alice let out a sigh of relief. “They were in and out quickly, no one saw them. It’s what they found that’s concerning.”

“What did they find?” Alice asked.

“A list of spies for the Royal Navy and where they are located. Some are on Tortuga.” Her jaw clenched. “There’s also a few pirate havens that they know about. I think your Captain Norrington intends to go raid them after his promotion is made official.”

“Go, get Robert, will you?” She asked and Edward gave a quick nod before leaving. They would have a head start on anything Norrington had planned, which was key. She sat in silence for a few moments. If her mind wandered too far, she could almost feel tears threatening to spill. So, she pushed them down. Edward and Robert came back in a few minutes.

“Captain.” Robert acknowledged.

“I need you to get to the docs and get first passage that you can. You have to get to Tortuga as quickly as possible.” She put her hand on his shoulder. “Hopefully those pirate havens can be cleared out before the Royal Navy gets their hands on anyone. And make sure the right people in Tortuga know the names of the spies.”

“You can count on me Captain.”

“When you get to Tortuga send someone for us. We’ll want to leave late tomorrow night.”

“I will.”

“The winds be with you, Robert.” She shook his hand and he headed back out the door.

“What’s the plan?” Edward asked.

“Tomorrow, after the ceremony,” Alice started. “We will spend the day carefully packing, not drawing any attention. Once night falls we will gather everything up. We can’t leave a trace of us behind. Not a single piece of clothing.”

“Understood, Captain.”

“We will leave an urgent note with the Swann’s. My husband has taken ill and we were quickly recalled to England.”

“Will they believe it?” Edward asked.

Alice shrugged. “Once we’re back on the seas, it won’t matter.”

“I’ll start telling the men.” He said and she let out a soft sigh. “You should get back out there. The hostess will be missed.”

Alice seemed to clench her jaw. “I can do this for one more day.” He nodded before opening the door for her.

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diagnosing the last hours characters with modern music tastes

Cordelia: I feel like she'd have two modes. The first would be soft, upbeat, folk and country but also piano-based stuff, anything major key and with big sound. Caroline Jones, Ruth B., Noah Kahan. I also thing she'd really like Shakira. That's her kind of day-to-day music, it's what she puts on in the car, around the house, when going for a jog, etc. But she also has a collection of women rap artists of the Megan and OSHUN variety which is what she puts on when she's doing hard workouts/training.

James: I agree that he'd be emo but I don't think he'd actually listen to a lot of "traditional canon" emo music. I think he'd find it too loud and intense in the wrong way. I think he'd prefer shoegaze, a la Radiohead, and bands like Five Three Eyes that are fast but fuzzed out. Generally anything with softer mastering where it sounds great at a lower volume.

Matthew: He'd love disco and neuvo-disco/retro-rock. Gloria Gaynor, Suzanne Somers, MonaLisa Twins, the Lemon Twigs. It's fun and silly and also empowering, besides which I think he'd like the fashion and the sparkle of it all. On his bad days, though, when the depression and/or ptsd and/or temptation to return to the addiction hits hard, what used to be his heavy drinking days, I think he'd fall back on an artist like P!NK or Florence + the Machine. Someone who can speak to the truth of the lowest lows of where he's been and remind him that he doesn't have to go back there, that there are other choices, things to live for. That, with time and effort, it does get better.

Thomas: He dug up the local college student indie rock station and he listens to it religiously. It's a habit he picked up in Madrid, he wanted to listen to Spanish music but didn't know where to look/how to search for it so he acquainted himself with radio and just flipped stations until he found something with a sound he liked. When asked to pick songs individually/curate his own music I think he'd end up falling back on his dad's taste in music: Eric Clapton, Bruce Cockburn, the Stones.

Alastair: I feel like Alastair would have unarguably the vastest taste in music of the lot of them, but also that it would generally run to music from well before his time. His mom has vinyls and cassette tapes from Iran before the Revolution and he's dubbed CDs and MP4's of them so he has his own copies and isn't stealing her. He enjoys listener-supported classical music radio, and also newer instrumental of the Haygood Hardy variety. He likes soft jazz and blues, Mahalia Jackson, Mama Thornton. He would ADORE Nina Simone. I think if I had to give a taste in music from after 1970, I'd say he also probably likes artists like Tracy Chapman and Mint Green that speak to a similar lived experience to his own.

Christopher: On one hand, I don't think he really cares that much about music. On the other hand, I think he would be the type to unapologetically listen to high school concert band music. He got hold of Robert W. Smith's storms series (Into the Storm, The Tempest, The Maelstrom), realized there's a crap ton of pieces in this genre that are Inspired By Science, and now every time Matthew comes down to the basement laboratory he ends up lodging a complaint about the sheer amount of French horn.

Grace: Living with Tatiana I don't think she was really allowed much if any access to music but I imagine she found ways around that anyhow. I think she's the other person who would really enjoy Florence + the Machine. I think most of her music would be older, melancholy women folk singers. Joan Baez, Judy Collins, Joni Mitchell, Claudia Schmidt, the McGarrigle Sisters. I think she'd find them soothing. They'd help her calm down when things get difficult, help her to find beauty in a world that's caused her mostly pain. I think her favorite artist would be Lenka. She's got this kind of upbeat, slightly silly vibe that would make Grace smile but I also think she'd find that songs like "Silhouette" and "Ivory Tower" could speak to her truth when she needs someone to, without getting too deep in and triggering her.

Lucie: She listens to Kpop and movie soundtracks. Also if it's appeared in one of those "badass women" edits over on youtube 100% she has it on her playlist or did at some point.

Jesse: Like Grace, he didn't really have access to music living with Tatiana. Also he was dead for like almost a decade so there's that. He probably mostly listens to whatever Lucie listens to, but I like to think he does experiments like picking a new genre/radio station to listen to every day, trying to figure out what he likes and doesn't like independently of his girlfriend.

Anna: idk. She strikes me as someone who'd like Siouxsie and the Banshees. Also Halsey and Hozier. Maybe bands like Linkin Park and Evanescence—she doesn't say it because she doesn't like being dissed for listening to "old cringe emo" but they got her through gender dysphoria when she was twelve so she knows there's some worth in them.

Charles: He really doesn't listen to music. He listens to NPR or Radio Canada or the British equivalent because it makes him feel up-to-date and liberal but he doesn't actually hear the content, it just goes in one ear and out the other.

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[briankeene]

F.A.Q. The End Of The World As We Know It: Tales From Stephen King’s The Stand

What follows are the Frequently Asked Questions for THE END OF THE WORLD AS WE KNOW IT: TALES OF STEPHEN KING’S THE STAND — a forthcoming anthology edited by myself and Christopher Golden. Please bookmark this page and check back from time to time, as I will update things as they develop.

Q: What is this, exactly?

A: An original short story anthology based on master storyteller Stephen King’s #1 New York Times bestselling classic The Stand!

Since its initial publication in 1978, The Stand has been considered Stephen King’s seminal masterpiece of apocalyptic fiction, with millions of copies sold and adapted twice for television. Although there are other extraordinary works exploring the unraveling of human society, none have been as influential as this iconic novel—generations of writers have been impacted by its dark yet ultimately hopeful vision of the end and new beginning of civilization, and its stunning array of characters.

Now for the first time, Stephen King has fully authorized a return to the harrowing world of The Stand through this original short story anthology as presented by award-winning authors and editors Christopher Golden and Brian Keene. Bringing together some of today’s greatest and most visionary writers, The End of the World As We Know It features unforgettable, all-new stories set during and after (and some perhaps long after) the events of The Stand—brilliant, terrifying, and painfully human tales that will resonate with readers everywhere as an essential companion to the classic, bestselling novel.

Q: Who is in the book?

A: Featuring an introduction by Stephen King, a foreword by Christopher Golden, and an afterword by Brian Keene. Contributors include Wayne Brady and Maurice Broaddus, Poppy Z. Brite, Somer Canon, C. Robert Cargill, Nat Cassidy, V. Castro, Richard Chizmar, S. A. Cosby, Tananarive Due and Steven Barnes, Meg Gardiner, Gabino Iglesias, Jonathan Janz, Alma Katsu, Caroline Kepnes, Michael Koryta, Sarah Langan, Joe R. Lansdale, Tim Lebbon, Josh Malerman, Ronald Malfi, Usman T. Malik, Premee Mohamed, Cynthia Pelayo, Hailey Piper, David J. Schow, Alex Segura, Bryan Smith, Paul Tremblay, Catherynne M. Valente, Bev Vincent, Catriona Ward, Chuck Wendig, Wrath James White, and Rio Youers.

Q: Who is the publisher?

A: Gallery Books, a division of Simon & Schuster, are publishing the hardcover, paperback, eBook, and audiobook editions in North America. Various foriegn language editions will be published by various foreign publishers.

Q: So there will be hardcover, paperback, eBook, and audiobook editions?

A: Yes. The hardcover and the eBook are already up for preorder via Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and all other booksellers. (Note: as of 10/16/24 Amazon’s hardcover link does not yet work, so check back often or use a different bookseller). You can also preorder from Overlook Connection and get a limited edition dust jacket by Glenn Chadbourne, as well as other cool collectibles.

Q: What’s the cost?

A: The hardcover is listed at $35. The eBook is listed at $16.99. The hardcover that comes with the extra dust jacket from Overlook is $69.95.

Q: Will there be a signed limited edition or a special collector’s edition of some kind?

A: Probably, but it is too early to say for sure.

Q: You listed the contributors above. Anything more you can tell us about the actual stories?

A: Sure. The book is split into four parts. Part One takes place during the initial spread of Captain Trips and the dreams. Part Two takes place between the migrations to Boulder and Las Vegas and the Hand of God moment. Part Three takes place after the conclusion of the novel, detailing the world in the decades that follow. And Part Four takes place… well, that would involve major spoilers.

Here is the finalized Table of Contents:

Foreword by Christopher Golden

Introduction by Stephen King

PART ONE: DOWN WITH THE SICKNESS

Room 24 by Caroline Kepnes The Tripps by Wrath James White Bright Light City by Meg Gardiner Every Dog Has Its Day by Bryan Smith Lockdown by Bev Vincent In A Pig’s Eye by Joe R. Lansdale Lenora by Jonathan Janz The Hope Boat by Gabino Iglesias Wrong Fucking Place, Wrong Fucking Time by C. Robert Cargill Prey Instinct by Hailey Piper Grace by Tim Lebbon Moving Day by Richard Chizmar La Mala Horla by Alex Segura The African Painted Dog by Catriona Ward Till Human Voices Wake Us, And We Drown by Poppy Z. Brite Kovach’s Last Case by Michael Koryta Make Your Own Way by Alma Katsu

PART TWO: THE LONG WALK

I Love The Dead by Josh Malerman Milagros by Cynthia Pelayo The Legion of Swine by S.A. Cosby Keep The Devil Down by Rio Youers Across The Pond by V Castro The Boat Man by Tananarive Due and Steven Barnes The Story I Tell Is the Story of Some of Us by Paul Tremblay The Mosque at the End of the World by Usman T. Malik Abigail’s Gethsemane by Wayne Brady and Maurice Broaddus

PART THREE: LIFE WAS SUCH A WHEEL

He’s A Righteous Man by Ronald Malfi Awaiting Orders In Flaggston by Somer Canon Grand Junction by Chuck Wendig Hunted to Extinction by Premee Mohamed Came The Last Night of Sadness by Catherynne M. Valente The Devil’s Children by Sarah Langan

PART FOUR: OTHER WORLDS THAN THESE

Walk On Gilded Splinters by David J. Schow The Unfortunate Convalescence of the SuperLawyer by Nat Cassidy

Afterword by Brian Keene

[shakespearenews]

Andersson begins with posthumous myth, as found in the anonymous 1637 jest book A Pleasant History of the Life and Death of Will Summers, for example. (The revised name was probably the work of Thomas Nashe for his 1592 play Summer’s Last Will and Testament, in which the ghost of ‘Will Summers’ comments on the action.) From there Andersson works backwards, circling the evidence until he arrives back at the man himself.

The approach has much to recommend it, not least because our idea of the fool is indelibly shaped by those in Shakespeare, and in particular the fool in King Lear. Shakespeare wrote that part for Robert Armin, who also originated the roles of Feste and Touchstone. Armin wasn’t merely an actor, however; his book Foole Upon Foole (1600) studied the lives and natures of six fools, Somer among them.

[memekeymouse]

Minnie is friends with Robert Carradine and Suzanne Somers, who were her costars in her first lead role "Totally Minnie"

…….are you asking/suggesting me in relation to my forbidden lore AU or are you making a statement? How are you expecting me to answer this

[bleulone]

WHISPER IN THE DARK: o. — prologue (rewritten)

a Tom Bennett fanfiction | Fandom: World On Fire. Rating: Mature. Status: On going. Slow updates. Type: Canon compliant, Pre Canon. Tags: Tom Bennett/Orginal Female Character, 1930s, Angst and Feels, Cinema, Coming of Age, Family, Fluff, Forbidden Romance (kinda), Hurt/Comfort, Inter-class Romance, Jazz Age, Mature Themes, Mention of Sexism, Period Drama, Romance, Romantic Tension, Slow-burn, She fell first/He fell harder, Secret Rendez-vous, Swearing, World War II.

DIANE TAIT, THE PEARL OF MANCHESTER. She has everything: beauty, intellect, money, influence... Those are few of the many traits that made the Tait family oh-so enticing, headed by none other than Robert Tait, Tait and Somer LDT’s director and former War hero. This well-off background suffices to secure the young brunette’s future: a successful marriage, a rich inheritance and a profusion of great connections. If you think about it, this could make a great film—if only Frank Capra were there to add a comic twist before directing it.

THE AVID MOVIE-GOER AND READER that Diane is knows it, no story can be immune to hindrances. As a matter of fact, her life holds troubles of its own: Harry Chase, her soon-to-be fiancé’s lack of commitment challenges the prospects of an eventual marriage and the rumors of her designation at the head of the factory already provokes a wave of hostilities. If living in this gilded cage becomes unbearable at times, escapism is exactly what Diane craves for, whether it's through fiction or reality.

WHAT DIANE DOESN'T EXPECT IS her satisfaction to find its source in an unlikely place, buried in the ocean eyes of the Bennett boy. More than just reflecting an inspiring raw truthfulness and a burning free spirit that almost consumes his notorious waywardness, they tell a captivating story—one tumultuous and chaotic yet tender and poetic, one she has never read before but soulfully desires to.

֎ Read the prologue HERE on ao3.

֎ Listen to the playlist HERE on spotify.

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So, if you're ready to learn how to start and grow your Amazon FBA business, read on. This post will help you make an informed and smart decision that can change your life.

FBA Courses Reviews

In this section, I will review and compare three of the best Amazon FBA courses that I have found online. These courses are: ○ Freedom Ticket by Kevin King and Helium 10 ○ Amazing Selling Machine by Matt Clark and Jason Katzenback ○ Marketplace Superheroes by Stephen Somers and Robert Rickey I will evaluate each course based on the following criteria: ○ Course content and quality ○ Course price and value ○ Course support and community ○ Course bonuses and guarantees I will also give each course a rating out of 5 stars, and a verdict on whether I recommend it or not. Let's get started.

Freedom Ticket by Kevin King and Helium 10

Freedom Ticket is a comprehensive Amazon FBA course created by expert Kevin King, which includes an 8-week video training focused on launching a private label product. Freedom Ticket is now free with Helium 10 Platinum, Diamond, or Elite accounts. Helium 10 is a complete suite of over 20 Amazon seller tools which help you launch and manage your FBA business. Pros ○ The course covers everything you need to know to start and grow your Amazon FBA business, from product research, sourcing, listing optimization, ranking, PPC, branding, and more. ○ The course is updated regularly to reflect the latest changes and trends on Amazon. ○ The course is taught by Kevin King, a successful Amazon seller with over 20 years of experience in e-commerce. ○ The course is free with Helium 10, which is one of the best tools for Amazon sellers, with features like product research, keyword research, listing optimization, review management, and more. ○ The course comes with a 30-day money-back guarantee, and access to a private Facebook group, weekly Q&A sessions, and live events. Cons ○ The course is only available with Helium 10, which means you have to pay a monthly or annual fee for the tool, which can be expensive for some beginners. ○ The course is very detailed and comprehensive, which can be overwhelming for some learners who prefer a more concise and simplified approach.

Rating and verdict

I give Freedom Ticket a 5-star rating, and I highly recommend it to anyone who wants to learn Amazon FBA from a proven expert, and get access to a powerful tool that can help them succeed. Freedom Ticket is the best value Amazon FBA course on the market.

Amazing Selling Machine by Matt Clark and Jason Katzenback

Amazing Selling Machine, or ASM, is one of the most popular and expensive Amazon FBA courses on the market. It is a 9-week online training program that teaches you how to build a profitable brand on Amazon, using the private label model. ASM also includes access to a private community, mentorship, software, and live events. Pros ○ The course is based on a proven system that has helped thousands of students create successful Amazon businesses, with some of them making millions of dollars in sales. ○ The course is constantly updated to reflect the latest strategies and best practices on Amazon. ○ The course is taught by Matt Clark and Jason Katzenback, two of the most successful and respected Amazon sellers and educators in the industry. ○ The course comes with a 30-day money-back guarantee, and a 6-month buyback guarantee, which means they will buy back your inventory and refund your course fee if you are not satisfied with your results. ○ The course includes access to a private community of over 30,000 members, where you can get support, feedback, and networking opportunities. ○ The course also includes access to mentorship from experienced Amazon sellers, software tools to help you run your business, and live events to learn from experts and network with peers. Cons ○ The course is very expensive, costing $4,997 for a one-time payment, or $997 for 6 monthly payments, which can be a huge barrier for some beginners who don't have enough capital to invest. ○ The course is very competitive, as many students are selling similar products and using similar strategies, which can make it harder to stand out and rank on Amazon. ○ The course is very intensive and demanding, requiring a lot of time, effort, and commitment to follow the steps and complete the assignments. Rating and verdict I give Amazing Selling Machine a 4.8-star rating, and I recommend it to anyone who has the budget and the motivation to learn Amazon FBA from a reputable and successful course. ASM is one of the most comprehensive and advanced Amazon FBA courses on the market, but it is not for everyone.

Marketplace Superheroes by Stephen Somers and Robert Rickey

Marketplace Superheroes is a 12-module online course that teaches you how to build a global brand on Amazon, using the private label model. The course focuses on finding low-competition, high-demand products that you can sell across multiple Amazon marketplaces, using their unique 4S product criteria. Marketplace Superheroes also includes access to a suite of software tools, a private community, and a freight service. Pros ○ The course teaches you how to diversify your income and reduce your risk by selling your products in different countries and currencies, using their global expansion strategy. ○ The course is based on a simple and effective system that has helped over 8,000 students create profitable Amazon businesses, with some of them making 6 or 7 figures in sales. ○ The course is taught by Stephen Somers and Robert Rickey, two successful Amazon sellers and mentors who have over 10 years of experience in e-commerce. ○ The course comes with a 30-day money-back guarantee, and access to a private Facebook group, weekly Q&A sessions, and live workshops. ○ The course also includes access to a suite of software tools that can help you find, validate, source, and launch your products, as well as a freight service that can handle your shipping and logistics. Cons ○ The course is not very cheap, costing $997 for a one-time payment, or $97 for 12 monthly payments, which can be a significant investment for some beginners. ○ The course is not very updated, as some of the modules and videos are from 2018 or 2019, which can make some of the information and strategies outdated or irrelevant. ○ The course is not very detailed or comprehensive, as some of the topics and steps are covered briefly or superficially, which can leave some learners confused or wanting more. Rating and verdict I give Marketplace Superheroes a 4-star rating, and I recommend it to anyone who wants to learn Amazon FBA from a different and unique perspective, and get access to a suite of software tools and a freight service. Marketplace Superheroes is a simple and effective Amazon FBA course, but it is not very updated or comprehensive.

Comparison Table

In this section, I will provide a summary and comparison of the key features and ratings of the three Amazon FBA courses that I reviewed in the previous section. These courses are: ○ Freedom Ticket by Kevin King and Helium 10 ○ Amazing Selling Machine by Matt Clark and Jason Katzenback ○ Marketplace Superheroes by Stephen Somers and Robert Rickey I will compare each course based on the following criteria: ○ Course content and quality ○ Course price and value ○ Course support and community ○ Course bonuses and guarantees ○ Course rating and verdict I will also use color coding, icons, or symbols to highlight the differences and similarities between the courses. The table below shows the comparison of the courses at a glance.

Course Content Price Support Bonuses Rating Verdict

Freedom Ticket 🔥 Comprehensive and updated 💸 Free with Helium 10 👥 Private group, Q&A, events 🎁 30-day guarantee 🏆 5 stars 👍 Best value Amazing Selling Machine 🔥 Proven and advanced 💸 $4,997 or $997 x 6 👥 Private community, mentorship, events 🎁 30-day and 6-month guarantees 🏆 4 stars 👍 Best comprehensive Marketplace Superheroes 🔥 Simple and effective 💸 $997 or $97 x 12 👥 Private group, Q&A, workshops 🎁 30-day guarantee 🏆 4 stars 👍 Best unique

The table shows that Freedom Ticket is the best value Amazon FBA course, as it offers a comprehensive and updated content, free with Helium 10, which is one of the best tools for Amazon sellers. Amazing Selling Machine is the best comprehensive Amazon FBA course, as it offers a proven and advanced content, with a lot of support, community, and guarantees. Marketplace Superheroes is the best unique Amazon FBA course, as it offers a simple and effective content, with a global expansion strategy and a suite of software tools and a freight service.

Conclusion

You've reached the end of this post, and I hope you've learned a lot about the best Amazon FBA courses for beginners and advanced sellers. In this post, I've reviewed and compared three of the top courses on the market: ○ Freedom Ticket by Kevin King and Helium 10 ○ Amazing Selling Machine by Matt Clark and Jason Katzenback ○ Marketplace Superheroes by Stephen Somers and Robert Rickey

I've also shown you the pros and cons, the features and benefits, the prices and guarantees, and the ratings and verdicts of each course. I've also given you my honest and unbiased opinion on which course is the best for you, based on your goals, budget, and skill level.

Now, it's time for you to take action and enroll in the course that suits your needs and goals. Whether you choose Freedom Ticket, Amazing Selling Machine, or Marketplace Superheroes, you'll be getting access to a high-quality and comprehensive Amazon FBA course that can teach you everything you need to know to start and grow your online business.

But don't wait too long, because these courses are in high demand and may not be available for long. Plus, some of them offer limited-time bonuses and discounts that you don't want to miss. So, click on the link below and get started with your Amazon FBA journey today!

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

○ What is Amazon FBA and how does it work? ○ How much money can you make with Amazon FBA? ○ How much does it cost to start an Amazon FBA business? ○ What are the best products to sell on Amazon FBA? ○ How do you find reliable suppliers for Amazon FBA? ○ How do you deal with taxes, fees, and regulations for Amazon FBA? ○ How do you optimize your listings and rank higher on Amazon FBA? ○ How do you handle customer service and reviews for Amazon FBA?

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The Douai Martyrs is a name applied by the Catholic Church to 158 Catholic priests trained in the English College at Douai, France, who were executed by the English state between 1577 and 1680.[2]

History

Having completed their training at Douai, many returned to England and Wales with the intent to minister to the Catholic population. Under the Jesuits, etc. Act 1584 the presence of a priest within the realm was considered high treason. Missionaries from Douai were looked upon as a papal agents intent on overthrowing the queen. Many were arrested under charges of treason and conspiracy, resulting in torture and execution. In total, 158 members of Douai College were martyred between the years 1577 and 1680.[1] The first was Cuthbert Mayne, executed at Launceston, Cornwall on the 29 November 1577. [3] The last was Thomas Thwing, hanged, drawn, and quartered at York in October 1680.[4] Each time the news of another execution reached the College, a Solemn Mass of thanksgiving was sung.

Many people risked their lives during this period by assisting them, which was also prohibited under the Act. A number of the "seminary priests" from Douai were executed at a three-sided gallows at Tyburn near the present-day Marble Arch. A plaque to the "Catholic martyrs" executed at Tyburn in the period 1535 - 1681 is located at 8 Hyde Park Place, the site of Tyburn convent.[5]

They were beatified between 1886, 1929 and 1987, and only 20 were canonized in 1970. Today, British Catholic dioceses celebrate their feast day on 29 October.[1]

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Introduction

Hello all! This blog is going to be for the things I write. As of right now it's all poetry, but I hope to start doing some other things soon.

Everything I post here is entirely my own work. I set a goal to post something every day, but that didn't quite pan out, so I think we're just winging it! Hope you enjoy your stay.

Name: Fell or Somer are both fine!

Pronouns: They/it/she/thon, but please feel free to run any neopronouns by me!

Who I am: I'm an agender entity and college student living in the US (unfortunately). Currently unsure about the future of my transition. I am omnisexual and somewhere in the ballpark of demiromantic, but also describe myself as bi/pan and aromantic for simplicity. I consider myself a socialist, leaning towards communist.

Interests: Magic: the Gathering, D&D, and early modern history. I'm very into historical fashion as both an interest and a possible method of gender expression, especially menswear of the 1730s-1810s. I also practice historical martial arts, in which I study how people were taught to fight with various weapons and learn these systems.

I've also taken a liking to Good Omens and Outlander. Wonderful shows, and good ways to pass the time.

About my poetry: I'm a rather new poet. I wrote one poem a few years back that I remember being rather mediocre, and that's pretty much it — that is, until this year! I found some old books of poetry by Whitman and Browning, and decided to try my hand at it.

I'm still finding my niche and style, but things are coming together. Within will be talk of my queerness, political positions, and some reminiscence on history both big and small. I quite enjoy the Scots language and Robert Burns's work, and both feature in my writing.

DNI: Transphobes, TERFS, homophobes, cop apologists, racists, misogynists, and anything related. I'm a queer, socialist, leftist atheist. If you take issue with any of that, I kindly ask that you not waste your time or mine.

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SAINTS OCTOBER 25 "There is only one tragedy in this life, not to have been a saint."- Leon Bloy

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St. John Houghton, Roman Catholic Carthusian Monk and Protomartyr of the English Reformation. He refused to swear to the Oath of Supremacy, the first man to make this refusal. Dragged through the streets, he was executed at Tyburn with four companions by being hanged, drawn, and quartered. Parts of his remains were put on display in assorted spots throughout London.

St. John Roberts, Roman Catholic Benedictine Priest and English Martyr. With Blessed Thomas Somers, he was hanged, drawn, and quartered at Tyburn.

St. Ambrose Edward Barlow, Roman Catholic Benedictine Priest and English Martyr. he was taken from Lancaster Castle, drawn on a hurdle to the place of execution, hanged, dismembered, quartered, and boiled in oil. His head was afterwards exposed on a pike.

St. Daria, Roman Catholic Martyr. She was stoned and then buried alive. Feastday: October 25

St. Minias of Florence, Roman Catholic Martyred soldier of Florence, Italy, sometimes called Miniato. He was martyred for making converts in the reign of Emperor Trajanus Decius. An abbey near Florence bears his name.

St. Fructus, A hermit whose brother and sister were slain by Muslims in Spain. He and his brother, Valentine, and sister, Engratia, lived in Sepulvida, Spain. When Valentine and Engratia were slain, Fructus became a hermit. All three are patrons of Segovia. Oct 25

St. Marnock. Irish bishop, a disciple of St. Columba. He resided on Jona, Scotland, and is also called Marnan, Marnanus, or Marnoc. He died at Annandale and is revered on the Scottish border. His name was given to Kilmarnock, Scotland.

St. Tabitha, Widow of Joppa, who was mentioned in the Acts of the Apostles (9:36-42) as one who "was completely occupied with good deeds and almsgiving." She fell ill and died and was raised from the dead by St. Peter.

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What other sailors thought of Charles Stewart, Richard Somers and Stephen Decatur

“They were pleasing, gentlemenlike men, having the characteristics air and look of sailors. But in Decatur I was struck with a peculiarity of manner and appearance, calculated to rivet the eye and engross the attention. I had often pictured to myself the form and of a hero, such as my favorite Homer had delineated; here I saw it embodied.” Midshipman Robert Spence on his assignment to the United States (Intrepid Sailors The Legacy of Preble’s Boys and the Tripoli Campaign)