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SATIRA: Kovidovo zrození a jak to bude doopravdy
Kovídek s tatínkem Satirická pohádka. Kovídek mutoval. Očkování Kovídka zbrzdilo, ale nezastavilo. Byl čím dál víc drzejší, rychlejší a silnější. Žili byli táta s mámou. Moc si přáli mít děťátko, ale nedařilo se. Děťátka se rodila, ale byla slabá a neduživá. Dlouho na světě nevydržela. Tatínek Bacil maminku Infekci utěšoval. „Neboj, maminko, však ona matka příroda nám pomůže. Jen musíme být trpěliví.“ „Taky že jo!“ Zanedlouho se jim v jedné čínské laboratoři narodil synáček Kovídek.
Tipasa: Léto 1980, kdy jsme se nebáli vln ani zákazů
Vchod do hotelu a na pláž Moře nás někdy místo šnorchlování semlelo jako třísky, jindy jsme řádili ve vlnách nebo dobývali zakázaný hotelový bazén. Tipasa roku 1980 byla dobrodružství, která dnešní děti už nezažijí . Tipasa 1980 Pokud bylo moře neklidné, šnorchlovat se nedalo. Vlny by nás omlátily o skály. Zábava však nebyla o mnoho menší. Měli jsme nafukovací matrace a bláznili ve vlnách. Nebo jsme velké vlny proskakovali šipkou. Bylo to trochu riskantní — všechno se muselo dobře načasovat.
První děsivá noc mladého námořníka v bouři
Vážení čtenáři, čtěte a čtěte a čtěte cokoliv. Čtení totiž rozšiřuje člověku obzory – a to mé doslova. Tak se za ten obzor podíváme, protože kdesi v dáli si loď Blaník razí cestu do Indie. Zkusme se podívat, co se tam odehrává… Začalo to už ráno. Bocman přišel od čífa a tvářil se starostlivě. „Hoši,“ začal nezvykle mírným tónem. Hoši? „Tady něco nehraje,“ pomyslel jsem si.
Kterak mě Ibrahim vyléčil z touhy stát se indiánem
Vážení čtenáři, jsme v Beni Slimane, Alžírsko – 1978. Ve škole jsme měli malou knihovnu. Objevil jsem v ní několik mayovek. Hlavně trilogii Vinnetou. S bráškou jsme tou četbou byli okouzleni. Náš svět se přeměnil na Divoký západ. Hlídač před domem, který měl za úkol držet místní omladinu v patřičných mezích, se v naší mluvě proměnil ve strážce týpí. Majitel pekárny, který se nám snažil prodat staré bagety, se od té chvíle nazýval proradným Tanguou, náčelníkem Komančů.
Jak přežít život s optimistou (a nezbláznit se)
Vážení čtenáři, řeknu vám, lidičky, žít s optimistou není žádný med. Optimisté jsou zvláštní kasta, které moc nerozumím. Radují se z maličkostí, jsou veselí a hlavně očekávají, že události budou mít dobrý konec. Nesmysl! Každý přece ví, že život není peříčko. Žijeme proto, abychom trpěli a stali se hračkou vyšší moci. Tak to aspoň vidím já – a mám pravdu jako vždy. Na to si časem zvyknete. Na učilišti jsem měl kamaráda optimistu. Hrůza! Ten uměl provokovat.
Elon Musk Trillionaire
Reading Time: 3 minutes Elon Musk Trillionaire. Elon Musk Is Set to Become World’s First Trillionaire by 2027 A new report has predicted that Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, could hit trillionaire status by 2027. According to a report by Informa Connect Academy, which monitors global wealth, Elon Musk is anticipated to become the world’s first trillionaire by the year 2027.
Caithness Venture Puts Kids on Write Track
A Caithness woman is looking to book some future bestsellers for her new literary venture. Debbie Murphy, Owner and CEO of freshly-launched RainFox Publishing, is inviting writers of all ages, including children, to submit their stories. The new Thurso-based publishing house aims to produce print and e-book editions across all genres. In its debut collection RainFox aims to break traditional publishing mode by producing children’s books, authored by children themselves.
Supreme Court: Inslee, Department of Corrections must protect inmates from coronavirus
CORONAVIRUS Inmates at a Washington prison had asked the justices to order the release of some offenders after almost a dozen people there tested positive for the coronavirus. OLYMPIA, Wash. — The Washington Supreme Court has told Gov. Jay Inslee to protect the health of inmates in the state during the coronavirus outbreak.
Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back - In Concert - Event Review
If ever a movie score deserved the concert treatment, John Williams’ stunning work on Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back is it.
Renters get a bit of breathing room with Washington's new laws
REGIONAL New tenant protection laws began Sunday in Washington state, including more time to pay rent before eviction and longer notice for rent increases. LYNNWOOD, Wash. — As of Sunday, hundreds of new laws went into effect for Washington state – and one of the more talked about changes involves new protections for renters. Gone will be the days of the three-day pay or vacate. That rule will be replaced with a 14-day pay or vacate.
10 Terrifying TV Episodes - Spooktober
For all the emphasis on the cinematic horror movie, people often forget that TV has the capacity to be just as terrifying, if not occasionally more so. As we wrap up a Spooktober look at horror, we Set The Tape staff writers put our heads together and came up with ten examples of TV episodes that will scare you witless this Halloween. In no specific order of chilling your bones. All of them will do that. Landing right at the tail end of both David Tennant’s exuberant run as the Doctor and Russell T.
10 Scariest Horror Movies - Spooktober
Trying to boil down the scariest horror movies in cinema history is almost impossible. Everyone has a different scare threshold and our ten will almost certainly not be your ten, but we at Set The Tape all listed the ten films that freak us out the most and we aggregated the films to come up with ten pictures you need to see for maximum chills. Even if you’ve seen most of these, do you really need an excuse to fire up your BluRay player and frighten yourself again?
Doctor Who: The Thirteenth Doctor - The Many Lives of Doctor Who - Comic Review
In the comics world, the Doctor never really goes away, with a near constant stream from Titan Comics of endless adventures for many of the Doctor’s incarnations, but this one is a little different and, indeed, a little more special. The Many Lives of Doctor Who could be considered a tiny prequel event before the return of Doctor Who, and the full arrival of Jodie Whittaker’s first Time Lady running the TARDIS, under the stewardship of new show runner Chris Chibnall.
Montgomery County Preps For Tropical Storm Florence, Expected To Be Hit Hard
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, NC (WFMY) -- As night falls in Montgomery County, concerns rise as the area is expected to be hit the hardest from what is now Tropical Storm Florence. Nearly ten inches, if not more, of rain is in the forecast but residents in Troy said they are ready to ride this storm out. At the Quick Chek in Troy, power surges were a plenty, while residents hurried to fill up their gas tanks before Florence made its presence felt.
Alien: The Cold Forge - Interview with author Alex White
Yesterday was #AlienDay, and an appropriate point to unleash a review of Alien: The Cold Forge, the newest tie-in novel from Titan Books to the Alien universe, written by Alex White. Suffice to say, we really dug it. You can check out our review here. Alex was kind enough to sit down with Set The Tape co-editor Tony to talk about bringing The Cold Forge to life… You state at the end of the book how Alien was the first franchise you wanted to write in – how did The Cold Forge come about for you?
Alien: The Cold Forge - Book Review
Publisher: Titan Books Author: Alex White Page count: 408 Price: £7.99 Given that the Alien franchise is arguably one of the most renowned and beloved in cinema history, it comes as something as a surprise to learn there have only ever been nine tie-in novels, outside of the official movie adaptations and one anthology collection of short stories.
A Dark So Deadly
In addition to our Lovereading expert opinion some of our Reader Review Panel were also lucky enough to read and review this title. You can click here to read the full reviews. If you like Stuart MacBride you might also like to read books by Peter James , Paul Johnston and David Peace . Author famous for his excellent Logan McRae series presents a new police constable, one DC Callum McGregor. He is a man under internal investigation as he has accepted the blame for a major criminal being acquitted.
The X-Files: Chris Carter’s best episodes
For any X-Phile (like me), October 13th is a special day. 10/13 as it’s known in America is the birthday of legendary The X-Files creator, Chris Carter, and the name of his production company which made the seminal, pop culture defining TV show such a rampaging success – a show that refuses to go away, given the eleventh season is just months away.
K9 Sniffs Out More Than $1M Worth Of Marijuana
SHOSHONE COUNTY – An Idaho State Police K9 found over 378 pounds of marijuana during a traffic stop. Troopers said they pulled over a Chevy Tahoe on Interstate 90 at milepost 45 near Kellogg shortly before 9:30 a.m. on Friday. During the course of the traffic stop the trooper sent his K-9 in who gave a positive alert to illegal drugs. When troopers got a search warrant they found 378 pounds of marijuana. The marijuana was valued in excess of $1 million, troopers said.
K9 sniffs out more than $1M worth of marijuana during traffic stop
SHOSHONE COUNTY – On Friday morning, an Idaho State Police K9 found over 378 pounds of marijuana during a traffic stop. Troopers said they pulled over a Chevy Tahoe on Interstate 90 at milepost 45 near Kellogg shortly before 9:30 a.m. During the course of the traffic stop the trooper sent his K-9 in who gave a positive alert to illegal drugs. When troopers got a search warrant they found 378 pounds of marijuana. The marijuana was valued in excess of $1 million, troopers said.
Beginning The Human Adventure
In many respects, Star Trek: The Motion Picture signifies the purest, truest form of what Star Trek is. How often have you asked that question, as a fan or not – what is Star Trek? The answer may be different when considering the movies over the last, almost forty years, and the fifty-year history of the multiple television shows.
ISP K9 sniffs out more than $1M worth of marijuana during traffic stop
SHOSHONE COUNTY – On Friday morning, an Idaho State Police K9 found over 378 pounds of marijuana during a traffic stop. Troopers said they pulled over a Chevy Tahoe on Interstate 90 at milepost 45 near Kellogg shortly before 9:30 a.m. During the course of the traffic stop the trooper sent his K-9 in who gave a positive alert to illegal drugs. When troopers got a search warrant they found 378 pounds of marijuana. The marijuana was valued in excess of $1 million, troopers said.
Comic Book Review - The X-Files: Origins #4
Before the FBI, before the X-Files, they were just two teenagers in search of the truth. On Martha’s Vineyard, a young Fox Mulder investigates something strange happening on the island, while in San Diego, 13-year-old Dana Scully looks into the shocking murder of her teacher.
Local business brings bit of joy to community with 'little library'
SPOKANE, Wash. – A local business is thinking big by building little libraries for anyone in the community to enjoy. Little Library Builder of Spokane is a three-person team that built their first library in December 2014 for a family friend, according to their Facebook page. Jan Hansen from LLB of Spokane said they just recently installed one in Colfax that was commissioned by the Whitman County Library. It is a mini-me of their library, she said.
“Sex Offenders” and the 1st Amendment: Can Legislation Keep Sex Offenders Off Social Media?
In America, should sexual predators be given the opportunity to communicate on the Internet when it is possible they may message our children? Sex offenders are arguing that the First Amendment shields them from being blocked from social media websites that children utilize.
The American Jury: A Smoked-Filled Room For Racists To Hide In
Is it constitutional to prohibit evidence that may prove that a juror is racist? The Supreme Court of the United States is set to hear Peña-Rodriguez v. Colorado, which is about whether a no-impeachment rule constitutionally may bar evidence of racial bias offered to prove a violation of the Sixth Amendment right to an impartial jury.
Spokane's 'Iron Nun' featured in new Nike ad
SPOKANE, Wash. - Spokane's own local celebrity is quickly becoming the talk of the internet thanks to a new commercial released on Sunday by Nike that features her. The 'Iron Nun' also known as Sister Madonna Buder, is featured in the new "Unlimited Youth" advertisement. The ad features her running, biking, and swimming -- much like an Ironman competition -- with a male voiceover having a conversation with her.
Spokane's 'Iron Nun' featured in new Nike ad
Spokane's own local celebrity is quickly becoming the talk of the internet thanks to a new commercial released on Sunday by Nike that features her. KREM 2's Taylor Viydo has her story. (8/16/16) SPOKANE, Wash. - Spokane's own local celebrity is quickly becoming the talk of the internet thanks to a new commercial released on Sunday by Nike that features her. The 'Iron Nun' also known as Sister Madonna Buder, is featured in the new "Unlimited Youth" advertisement.
PUSH-UPS: Paul D. Brazill
So, what you pushing right now? A killer priest is on the rampage across London and an egotistical Hollywood action movie star is out for revenge when is his precious comic book collection is stolen. Meanwhile, gangster Marty Cook's dreams of going legit swiftly turn pear shaped when one of his bouncers accidentally kills one of his salsa club's regular customers.
Second Opinion - The Conjuring 2 (2016)
Enfield, North London, 1977. The Hodgson family are plagued by a terrifying poltergeist, attracting the attention of American paranormal investigators, Ed & Lorraine Warren, who must take a leap of faith to help them… If ever proof existed that ghosts and poltergeists are much more than just fiction, the Enfield haunting of 1977 is probably the closest we’ve ever gotten, making it ripe for big screen adaptation and a perfect choice when it comes to a sequel to The Conjuring.
Pilot, passenger okay after small plane wrecks on Idaho airstrip
CLEARWATER COUNTY, Idaho – The Clearwater County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a plane crash that happened on Wednesday morning near Orofino, Idaho. According to deputies, around 11:48 a.m. they got a call to a report of a non-injury airplane crash at the Elk River Airstrip. Pilot John Hartnett, 67, of Spokane, and passenger Brian Scott, 66, of Sagle, Idaho, were flying to Moose Creek Airstrip for a fishing trip and stopped in Elk River.
Two teens dead after high speed wreck in Idaho
POST FALLS, Idaho – The Kootenai County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a crash that killed two teenagers on Monday night near Post Falls. According to deputies, around 8:45 p.m. they were called to West Hayden Avenue near Idaho Road for a serious vehicle crash. Once on scene deputies found a wrecked 2002 Jaguar convertible with two people dead inside. There was also a ruptured natural gas line.
Bison put in Yellowstone tourists car killed after herd rejects it
YELLOWSTONE - The National Park Service announced Monday that officials at the Yellowstone National Park had to kill a baby bison that tourists had misguidedly placed in the back of their SUV, because the bison's herd rejected it. Park rangers said they repeatedly tried to reunite the newborn bison calf with the herd, but it was rejected. The bison calf had to be euthanized because “it was abandoned and causing a dangerous situation by continually approaching cars” along the roadway.
Missing Spokane girl found safe in Ohio
SPOKANE, Wash. - Missing Spokane teen Kiera Inman, 16, was found safe in Ohio early Wednesday morning according to the Spokane Police Department. SPD said Inman was found asleep in the car with her suspected abductor Zachary Jones, 30, of Virginia at a rest stop near Columbus, Ohio. Jones was taken into custody.
Univ. of Wash. pulls cheerleader tryout advice after backlash
SEATTLE, Wash. – The University of Washington is facing some backlash for an infographic it posted on Tuesday giving advice for those interested in their cheerleader tryouts. In a story first reported by The Seattle Times, UW posted an infographic explaining what to do and what not to do when attempting to try out for their cheerleading team.
Univ. of Wash. pulls cheerleader tryout advice after backlash
SEATTLE, Wash. – The University of Washington is facing some backlash for an infographic it posted on Tuesday giving advice for those interested in their cheerleader tryouts. In a story first reported by The Seattle Times, UW posted an infographic explaining what to do and what not to do when attempting to try out for their cheerleading team.
Univ. of Wash. pulls cheerleader tryout advice after backlash
SEATTLE, Wash. – The University of Washington is facing some backlash for an infographic it posted on Tuesday giving advice for those interested in their cheerleader tryouts. In a story first reported by The Seattle Times, UW posted an infographic explaining what to do and what not to do when attempting to try out for their cheerleading team.
Univ. of Wash. pulls cheerleader tryout advice after backlash
SEATTLE, Wash. – The University of Washington is facing some backlash for an infographic it posted on Tuesday giving advice for those interested in their cheerleader tryouts. In a story first reported by The Seattle Times , UW posted an infographic explaining what to do and what not to do when attempting to try out for their cheerleading team.
Univ. of Wash. pulls cheerleader tryout advice after backlash
SEATTLE, Wash. – The University of Washington is facing some backlash for an infographic it posted on Tuesday giving advice for those interested in their cheerleader tryouts. In a story first reported by The Seattle Times, UW posted an infographic explaining what to do and what not to do when attempting to try out for their cheerleading team.
Univ. of Wash. pulls cheerleader tryout advice after backlash
SEATTLE, Wash. – The University of Washington is facing some backlash for an infographic it posted on Tuesday giving advice for those interested in their cheerleader tryouts. In a story first reported by The Seattle Times , UW posted an infographic explaining what to do and what not to do when attempting to try out for their cheerleading team.
Univ. of Wash. pulls cheerleader tryout advice after backlash
SEATTLE, Wash. – The University of Washington is facing some backlash for an infographic it posted on Tuesday giving advice for those interested in their cheerleader tryouts. In a story first reported by The Seattle Times , UW posted an infographic explaining what to do and what not to do when attempting to try out for their cheerleading team.
Univ. of Wash. pulls cheerleader tryout advice after backlash
SEATTLE, Wash. – The University of Washington is facing some backlash for an infographic it posted on Tuesday giving advice for those interested in their cheerleader tryouts. In a story first reported by The Seattle Times, UW posted an infographic explaining what to do and what not to do when attempting to try out for their cheerleading team.
Univ. of Wash. pulls cheerleader tryout advice after backlash
SEATTLE, Wash. – The University of Washington is facing some backlash for an infographic it posted on Tuesday giving advice for those interested in their cheerleader tryouts. In a story first reported by The Seattle Times , UW posted an infographic explaining what to do and what not to do when attempting to try out for their cheerleading team.
Univ. of Wash. pulls cheerleader tryout advice after backlash
SEATTLE, Wash. – The University of Washington is facing some backlash for an infographic it posted on Tuesday giving advice for those interested in their cheerleader tryouts. In a story first reported by The Seattle Times, UW posted an infographic explaining what to do and what not to do when attempting to try out for their cheerleading team.
Men read terrible tweets to women sportswriters in new PSA
A new PSA released on Tuesday shows men reading mean tweets that were directed at two female sportswriters. The goal is to shed light on the harassment women face online simply for doing their jobs. The tweets begin as simple "mean" tweets. Soon though, the tweets become offensive, disrespectful, and hurtful. JustNotSports released the video showing men reading tweets to sportswriters Sarah Spain and Julie DiCaro. They are using the hashtag #MoreThanMean to get their word out.
Univ. of Wash. pulls cheerleader tryout advice after backlash
SEATTLE, Wash. – The University of Washington is facing some backlash for an infographic it posted on Tuesday giving advice for those interested in their cheerleader tryouts. In a story first reported by The Seattle Times, UW posted an infographic explaining what to do and what not to do when attempting to try out for their cheerleading team.
Univ. of Wash. pulls cheerleader tryout advice after backlash
SEATTLE, Wash. – The University of Washington is facing some backlash for an infographic it posted on Tuesday giving advice for those interested in their cheerleader tryouts. In a story first reported by The Seattle Times, UW posted an infographic explaining what to do and what not to do when attempting to try out for their cheerleading team.
Men read terrible tweets to women sportswriters in new PSA
A new PSA released on Tuesday shows men reading mean tweets that were directed at two female sportswriters. The goal is to shed light on the harassment women face online simply for doing their jobs. The tweets begin as simple "mean" tweets. Soon though, the tweets become offensive, disrespectful, and hurtful. JustNotSports released the video showing men reading tweets to sportswriters Sarah Spain and Julie DiCaro. They are using the hashtag #MoreThanMean to get their word out.
Police: Woman smashes 80 bottles at local bar
SPOKANE, Wash. – A woman is in custody after Spokane Police said she assaulted a bar owner she was in a previous relationship with and then trashed the bar smashing alcohol bottles all over the place, causing nearly $6,000 in damages.
Police: Woman Smashes 80 Bottles At Washington Bar
SPOKANE, Wash. – A woman is in custody after Spokane Police said she assaulted a bar owner she was in a previous relationship with and then trashed the bar smashing alcohol bottles all over the place, causing nearly $6,000 in damages.
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