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The terrorist attacks in New York City and Washington DC on September 11th touched people worldwide, and cartoonists have turned to art to express their grief. 9-11: Emergency Relief is a comic book project to benefit the American Red Cross featuring some of the comic world's leading talents. From legendary creators such as Will Eisner to hot new talents such as cover artist Frank Cho, cartoonists from all areas of the cartooning world have joined together in this community effort. Scheduled for January 2002 release from Alternative Comics, 9-11: Emergency Relief is a collection of these cartoonists` personal non-fiction accounts of their experiences related to the tragedy. `Cartoonists have been contacting each other regularly since the tragedy and have come up with this project,` said editor Jeff Mason, `The cartoonists wanted to create a collection of thoughtful, introspective stories.` ... Read more

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A Touching Reminder Of A Day That United All Of America....
Where were YOU on the morning of September 11th, 2001? I was at work when Howard Stern reported that a plane had crashed into one of the World Trade Center Towers. Having been born and raised in The Bronx before moving to Rochester, N.Y., my workday immediately ended as I focused my full attention on Howard's show; He became my only link to the city I loved and would always call home. Later on came the TV reports and the images that will never leave my mind, but for those first few hours, I sat listening in shock as the man who makes me laugh every workday became my only connection to family, friends, and loved ones who were suddenly living in a war-zone.

9-11: Emergency Relief is a benefit book that is filled with true stories from September 11th. They range from touching, to infuriating, to thought-provoking, and the list of creators reads like a who's who of Indy Comics: James Kochalka, Will Eisner, Tony Millionaire, Harvey Pekar, Tom Hart, Joyce Brabner, Ted Rall, and literally DOZENS of others. Besides being entertaining, and raising money for the Red Cross, the book fulfills another important purpose: It stands as a reminder of a day we must NEVER forget. God Bless America!

Amazing, dense and horrifying
Easily the best of the comics industry's myriad responses to the tragedy of September 11th, this book gets down into the nitty-gritty of human experiences and reactions to tragedy. No superheroes. No larger-than-life expostulation. Just real people - talented artists - telling amazing stories. Higlights include Gregory Benton's "Treasure," an untitled Hutch Owen story by Tom Hart that manages to toe the fine line between rage and sentiment and "Citadel Of The Night" by K. Thor Jensen and Chris Knowle. Honestly, though, the book is so full of great material that nobody should be without it.

Every community library in the country should acquire a copy
After the September 11th terrorist attacks on the Twin Towers, the Pentagon, and in the skies over Pennsylvania, some 50 graphic novelists and cartoonist ranging from such legendary names as Will Eisner and Harvey Pekar, to newer talents such as Frank Cho and James Kochalka, came together in a very special project as a way of expressing their grief, patriotism, and support of the American people in the face of naked, lethal, ideologically driven aggression. The result is 9-11: Emergency Relief, a powerful graphic novel. The proceeds will go to benefit the American Red Cross. Simply put, every school and every community library in the country should acquire a copy of 9-11: Emergency Relief for the edification of their students and their patrons.

Universal Emotions in Black and White
9-11: Emergency Relief puts a unique perspective on a sharedtragedy. Taking the events out of the cold realism of news photography and video and into the pen and ink world of the comix artist lets the reader share the emotions of another individual on a highly personalized level.

Do not let the genre keep you from reading this book! Even if you are not a comix afficionado, the images and storytelling technique of each artist/author are fascinating and deeply moving.

Like any good book, it is well structured. Stories lead up to the event, there are on-site accounts, the aftermath, and the realization that we're living in a changed world. For people having trouble coming to terms with the events of 9-11 -- regardless of their age -- this book provides comfort and insight. We all have stories to tell about 9-11 and most readers have probably wished they could express their own feelings so well. Fortuntely, this group of artists says it for us.

Terrific book!
Everyone has a dark side--it's that frightening part of our personalities that drives
you to root for something to blow up and hurt James Bond. It's what makes us "root
for the bad guy" at Mel Gibson films. It's what drove us to watch with rapt attention
on September 11, as the Civilized World crumbled before our eyes.

This, happily, is not the part of us that forces us onward through "9-11," a graphic
novel that tells nearly fifty stories by respected creators from the comic-book industry
about the terrorist attacks and their implications. "9-11" is, with rare exception
like Ashley Wood's obscenity-laden two page monologue, a labor of profound love.

Here, comics legend Will Eisner--who literally invented the concept of "sequential
art," the name by which the academic community now refers to comics--joins virtually
ever major creator in the comics industry in donating his time, money, energy and
artwork to charities benefiting the victims of the September 11 terror attacks.

Marvel Comics lead the pack, their magazine-format "Heroes" book being the first
released (in late October) and best-promoted of all benefit books. The first week
in January, they followed up with "Moment of Silence," another comics-for-charity
project to which Hollywood director and comics guru Kevin Smith contributed a story.
"9-11" was released on January 9 by Alternative Comics, a small, independent publisher.
It contains mostly works done by small-press of self-published comics creators who
are not under contract to a major publisher. Contributors include Phil Hester of
DC Comics' best-selling "Green Arrow," Michael Avon Oeming of "Powers" and "Bluntman
and Chronic" fame, Eisner and "Bone" scribe Jeff Smith. Sixty-two stories featuring
more than 75 creators are collected in the 200-page book, which costs [price]. All
profits from the sale of "9-11" go to the American Red Cross.

Especially notable in the "9-11" tribute book are several pieces by non-legends,
who have been largely overlooked even in the comics press due to names like Harvey
Pekar, Will Eisner and Tony Millionaire being attached to the project. A. David Lewis'
11-page "Alabaster Cities" details his exploits on the morning of September 11, which
are refreshingly non-dynamic. Rather than depicting himself running out the door
to help, as is the temptation when writing a story about your personal reaction to
great tragedy, Lewis and many other creators in the book simply paint a picture of
desperate phone calls, frantic e-mails and great personal reflection and fear. Despite
a medical condition that precludes him from Armed Services duty, Lewis confesses
to ever-so-briefly worrying about being drafted on September 11--a thought that surely
crossed the mind of every young male in the country in the hours following the attacks
on America.

John "Bean" Hastings has a short but poignant story about the importance of art and
popular culture in troubled times--it's clear that he put a lot of himself in a small
amount of pages, and the result is stellar. Keith Knight's indictment of middle America's
closedminded attacks against Arab-Americans and Danny Donovan's disappointment that
the heroes of comic books and movies weren't there to save us when it was truly needed,
hit home in witty and well-thought-out stories designed to make readers take a break
from the seemingly endless pages of grieving and think about their own attitudes.

All in all, "9-11" is a beautiful book, put together by truly talented people and
well-executed; it can do no person harm to buy a copy. Or two--the money, after all,
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Evil has a name . . . and it goes by Dr. Regis Blackgaard. Though it looks like the bad guys are winning, right overcomes might in the end. Listeners of all ages will learn about making smart choices and having integrity, even in the face of danger.

The Gold series includes bonus tracks, fun facts, and behind-the-scenes details!

Volume 5 contains the following stories (and themes):

• The Imagination Station, 1 & 2 (Jesus' crucifixion and resurrection)
• An Encounter with Mrs. Hooper (Compassion for the elderly)
• A Bite of Applesauce (Disobedience)
• Connie Goes to Camp, 1 & 2 (Disobedience)
• Eugene's Dilemma (Doing what's right; responsibility)
• The Nemesis,1 & 2 (Trusting God in times of trouble)
• Our Best Vacation Ever (Family togetherness)
• The Battle, 1 & 2 (God's protection)

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Adventures In Odyssey #5 - Wonderful
I haven't heard one of their CDs yet that the whole family didn't love. This release contains the first story that had the Imagination Station in it - about an unbelieving boy who goes back to the time of Jesus entering Jerusalem and through to the crucifixion. It is incredible storytelling.

I highly recommend all of their CDs. The DVDs are pretty darn good to.

Love it
This is a must have for anyone who likes adventures in odyssey because it has the first epissode with the imagination station in it.

A Collection of Classics
This set of six tapes (12 episodes) contains the original Dr. Blackgaard story line. Not all are related to that story arch, however.

It starts with the first IMAGINATION STATION adventure, in which Digger Digger Digwillow goes back in time to experience the death and resurrection of Christ. I'm now 26, have heard the program multiple times, and this simple two parter still moves me to tears.

Other non-Blackgaard episodes include the classic Barclay family vacation in Odyssey (OUR BEST VACATION EVER) and the introduction of Wonderworld in the hilarious HEATWAVE.

The other episodes all revolve around the initial Blackgaard arch. They include A BITE OF APPLESAUCE, EUGENE'S DILEMMA, CONNIE GOES TO CAMP, THE NEMESIS, and THE BATTLE. These last three are two parters. As a whole, these make a great story, but are even more interesting when listened to in relation to later Blackgaard episodes. The summer they first aired, they kept my brother and I glued to the radio wondering what would happen next.

I highly recommend this great collection. It's radio drama at its best: good story telling and great characters.

A Collection of Classics
This set of six tapes (12 episodes) contains the original Dr. Blackgaard story line.Not all are related to that story arch, however.

It starts with the first IMAGINATION STATION adventure, in which Digger Digger Digwillow goes back in time to experience the death and resurrection of Christ.I'm now 26, have heard the program multiple times, and this simple two parter still moves me to tears.

Other non-Blackgaard episodes include the classic Barclay family vacation in Odyssey (OUR BEST VACATION EVER) and the introduction of Wonderworld in the hilarious HEATWAVE.

The other episodes all revolve around the initial Blackgaard arch.They include A BITE OF APPLESAUCE, EUGENE'S DILEMMA, CONNIE GOES TO CAMP, THE NEMESIS, and THE BATTLE.These last three are two parters.As a whole, these make a great story, but are even more interesting when listened to in relation to later Blackgaard episodes.The summer they first aired, they kept my brother and I glued to the radio wondering what would happen next.

I highly recommend this great collection.It's radio drama at its best: good story telling and great characters.

Daring deads, Sinister schemes
Where do they get the names for these albums? It's a great name and it contains many, many good episodes. We also get to meet Dr. Blackgaard in this album, which may be the highlight of it. ... Read more

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Title: Me importa más la familia: Will Smith/protagonista de Hombres de negro II. (Espectáculos).(TT: I believe in family values: Will Smith, Men in Black II protagonist. (Entertainment).)(Entrevista)
Author: Susana Moscatel
Publication: Siempre! (Refereed)
Date: July 10, 2002
Publisher: Edicional Siempre
Volume: 49Issue: 2560Page: 96(2)

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Commentary (music and lyrics not included).Chapters: Big Willie Style, Willennium, Lost and Found, Born to Reign, Greatest Hits. Source: Wikipedia. Pages: 24. Not illustrated. Free updates online. Purchase includes a free trial membership in the publisher's book club where you can select from more than a million books without charge. Excerpt: Big Willie Style is the first solo studio album recorded by Will Smith, after spending most of his career as the latter half of DJ Jazzy Jeff & the Fresh Prince. The album was released on Columbia Records in the United States on November 25, 1997 and featured a total of four hit singles (all of them reached the UK Top 3) "Men in Black" (released earlier in the year on the soundtrack for the movie of the same name), "Gettin' Jiggy Wit It" (which redefined popular use of the word jiggy), the retro-styled jam "Miami" and the meaningful message to fathers and sons (starring, and about his real life father and son relationship with, his first son) "Just the Two of Us", a cover of the Grover Washington, Jr. and Bill Withers song of the same name. The first single from the album "Men in Black", was not released in the U.S. as a physical single, and was therefore unable to chart in Billboard. "Men in Black" enjoyed a worldwide release, and reached #1 in many countries. The song spent an entire month at the top of the UK singles charts, becoming the 6th biggest hit single there in 1997. The second single from the album, "Just Cruisin'" was also from the movie "Men in Black", and was a minor hit worldwide. The track was only included in the British edition of "Big Willie Style". The follow-up, "Gettin' Jiggy Wit It" was a big hit, spending 2 weeks at #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 from March 14, 1998 to March 28, 1998, Smith's first #1 hit in his homeland. The track became a Top 5 elsewhere. As a fourth single, "Just the Two of Us" was released in August 1998, and was another big hit, reaching #2 in the...http://booksllc.net/?id=2374587 ... Read more

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Title: Wills of the Smith Families of New York and Long Island, 1664-1794: Careful Abstracts of All the Wills of the Name of Smith Recorded in New York, Jamaica, and Hempstead, Prior to 1794, With Genealogical and Historical Notes:Publisher: New York : F.P. HarperPublication date: 1898Subjects: Smith family (New York state)WillsNotes: This is an OCR reprint. There may be typos or missing text. There are no illustrations or indexes.When you buy the General Books edition of this book you get free trial access to Million-Books.com where you can select from more than a million books for free. You can also preview the book there. ... Read more

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"La Loupe" is a series of 18 French readers written specifically for pupils, in order to motivate and inspire them to read French books for pleasure. The series has three difficulty levels - the levels are clearly colour coded - in order to be accessible to all Key Stage 3 and 4 learners of French. This gives all pupils the opportunity to read for personal interest and enjoyment as the National Curriculum requires. The full series offers pupils the chance to read about topics they find interesting and exciting. The three levels give the teacher greater flexibility and allow pupils to progress at their own pace. The series is accompanied by a Teacher's Book which contains one worksheet, aimed at the corresponding level, per book. ... Read more

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Title: Hollywood Ali: Will Smith tries to pack a punch embodying the greatest, and most controversial, fighter ever. (arts).(Muhammed Ali, the movie)(Brief Article)
Author: Allen Barra
Publication: New York Times Upfront (Magazine/Journal)
Date: December 10, 2001
Publisher: Scholastic, Inc.
Volume: 134Issue: 7Page: 16(2)

Article Type: Brief Article, Biography

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This digital document, covering the life and work of Will(ard) Smith, is an entry from Contemporary Authors, a reference volume published by Thompson Gale. The length of the entry is 1800 words. The page length listed above is based on a typical 300-word page. Although the exact content of each entry from this volume can vary, typical entries include the following information:

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