![]() Then, in 1990, she made a choice that would change the beauty industry and the evolution of the little Canadian brand that could.Īt the time, Madonna was preparing to launch her now-legendary Blond Ambition World Tour, a theatrical stadium tour packed with chart-topping hits, high-energy choreography, and over-the-top costumes designed by Jean Paul Gaultier, including Madonna’s iconic conical bra. Unsolicited celebrity endorsements were key to MAC’s initial success, and one of the earliest came from this pop icon, who started using MAC products and was even photographed wearing a T-shirt embossed with the brand’s name on it. One client in particular became an instant fan: Madonna, who at the time was arguably the biggest pop star on the planet. In the years to follow, MAC grew quickly as makeup artists filled their kits with the brand’s vivid shades and spread the word to their clients. The duo’s next major step happened soon after, when the first MAC makeup counter opened in Toronto’s downtown Hudson Bay department store. Make-Up Art Cosmetics, from which came MAC, officially launched in March 1984 as an inclusive, cruelty-free and socially responsible makeup brand, with Toskan as creative director and Angelo as marketing director. But demand started to grow as the magazine credits racked up and word-of-mouth popularity grew. At first, Toskan and Angelo sold the carefully crafted products straight from Toskan’s salon to fellow makeup artists for their own kits, as well as models and photographers. The homemade cosmetic line quickly blossomed in its early days. ![]() That original lipstick photographed beautifully, and soon the duo’s lipstick line expanded to include 23 other crayon-inspired shades, as well as a small range of pencils, bases and powders. Toskan claims it was the first matte lipstick ever to look the same on the lips as it did in the tube. Joined by Toskan’s future brother-in-law, chemist Vic Casale, they cooked up their first lipstick, which was inspired by a bold pink Crayola crayon named Flamingo. The duo worked out of the kitchen in the back of one of Angelo’s hair salons to fulfill their professional makeup needs. (Toskan had already been crafting his own hand-trimmed natural bristle brushes to use in his kit.) The two Canadians began working on a range of cosmetics for fashion models that would be able to hold up under the glare and heat of photography studio lights for fashion editorials. The following year he met Toskan, a sought-after makeup artist who had become frustrated with mass-market makeup products that faltered in commercial shoots. It all started in 1969, when Angelo moved to Toronto from Montreal and opened a chain of unisex hair salons called the Hair Cutting Place. ![]() More on that later…but first, a little background. One of those key products was an “intense matte red lipstick” shade known as Russian Red that was created specifically for an early MAC convert who was about to “Vogue” her way across the globe on her third worldwide concert tour. How did the brand become so big? Quality and innovation, of course…but the worldwide explosion of the makeup brand can be traced back to a few defining moments, people and, of course, products. Canada is a country that is respected worldwide and we have incredible talent here, as is clear from our founders, Toskan and Angelo, who saw hole in the beauty industry back in the ’80s and brought this now global brand to life,” McKay recently told me. ![]() “The values that have been so integral to the brand are grounded in those Canadian roots. “Many people don’t know that MAC was created in Canada, born right here in Toronto, and most of our products are still made here today, like our iconic lipsticks and our Studio Fix Foundation,” says Jane McKay, a Senior National Artist who has been with the brand for 30 years. Founded in downtown Toronto in the early ’80s by makeup artist and photographer Frank Toskan and beauty salon owner Frank Angelo (dubbed “The Franks”), the brand has a following of countless loyal beauty addicts, and became a beacon for social justice, raising millions in the fight against HIV and AIDS. Make-up Art Cosmetics – or MAC, as it’s more commonly known – is a true Canadian success story. Part of an ongoing series of 29Secrets stories, taking a deep dive into the history of legendary beauty products and iconic fashion and pop culture moments…
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![]() With which you can enjoy all modded features like unlimited money, unlimited coins, free rally tickets, and many others for free. Super Mario Run Mod Apk is a modified (hacked) version of the official Super Mario Run game. Keep reading, and I will guide you on how you can use this Super Mario Run mod to unlock all 6 worlds with other special items. To overcome this problem, today, I am going to share a modded version of the Super Mario Run game with Unlimited Money and fully unlocked features. If you are a student, who plays Super Mario Run just for fun, then spending that much money on a game is not a good idea. Along with it, you have to constantly collect the coins to improve your ranking and grab the first position in the leaderboard.īut as we know, to unlock all 6 Worlds in world tour mode and other purchase bonuses, we have to pay Rs799. Basically, the World Tour is a story mode in which the main task is to rescue the princess Peach while surviving from tough challenges like ghost houses, dark caves, and dead fields. There are several game modes that you can enjoy in this game from which World Tour is the most popular. Mario automatically runs, so all you have to worry about is jumping over the obstacles and enemies that come in your way. You have to rescue the princess Peach, who is kidnapped by Bowser and is being held inside Bowser’s Castle. Super Mario Run is a modern version of original Mario Bros in which you have to control your character, who is constantly running forward. Now, unlock Luigi (Mario’s brother in the game) and enjoy the gameplay of World Tour with him without spending a single penny. If you are a Super Mario Run player and want to unlock its all 6 worlds, then Super Mario Run Mod Apk is the best option for you. Mario is not just a game, for many 90’s kids, its an emotion. ![]() Mini Master and Single Master are particularly suitable for the bathroom, toilet or even children's and baby's room. It is available in many different litre capacities: From the Kickmaster Maxi with a volume of 40 litres, to the Kickmaster with 33 litres, the Kickmaster junior with 12 litres, the Single Master 9 litres and the Mini Master with a volume of 6 litres, there is a model available for every application area and for every amount of waste. The Kickmaster is particularly practical as the waste can be easily disposed of from above. In the Kickmaster, two stainless steel half-shells in the top lid are opened by pressing the foot pedal. In the Kickboy, which adopts the design of the Pushboy, the lid is opened by a pedal in the top lid. ![]() ![]() The Pushboy, which owes its name to the 'PUSH' engraved in the lid, was the inspiration for many other WESCO bins. And should a part need replacing, spare parts can easily be ordered from the WESCO online shop. From a sustainability point of view, the waste bins are a sensible investment. The high-quality finish of all WESCO's waste bins - and of course of its kitchen accessories - guarantees a particularly long product life. The waste bin is made of high-quality stainless steel or powder-coated sheet steel. An internal guide ring ensures that the waste actually ends up in the inner bucket and not between the inner bucket and the body. The Pushboy has become a cult object and has influenced the design not only of many waste bins, but also of a large number of Wesco's kitchen accessories.īased on the product idea of "large volume - large opening", the body and the semicircular top of the waste bin are matched to each other so that the proportions are perfect, complemented by a technically stable large stainless steel access flap and sturdy handles. The 'ugly duckling' (the waste bin) becomes a piece of furniture for the kitchen. In 1989, a new era started at WESCO with the introduction of the ' Pushboy'. The Push Two is the double collector in classic Pushboy style.īut not only the functionality plays an important role, also the design has to be original WESCO. Big Double Master and Big Double Boy offer a large volume in a relatively small area. The I.Master Double with two 20-litre buckets can be opened contactlessly via an infrared sensor. The Multi Collector enables double to quadruple waste separation - and looks very stylish at the same time. Organic waste, paper, glass, plastic waste and residual waste are sorted in no time. Whether it is double, triple or quadruple waste separation, WESCO is the specialist when it comes to proper waste separation in the kitchen. The Eco-Double Bin, which is still part of the range today, is the starting point for many other products that serve to separate waste. In the 1980s, when WESCO launched the Eco-Double Bin in 1985, the increasing waste mountains and their disposal were just a hot topic among experts. They are a necessary evil in the kitchen and bathroom and are primarily designed with functional aspects in mind. In the sixties and seventies, dustbins were still purely utilitarian objects whose appearance was subject to the spirit of the age. With the advent of the consumer age, people needed bins into which they could throw packaging waste, paper and anything else that might have been composted or repaired in the past. In the beginning they were ashtrays, later conventional pedal bins. Then, from the 1920s, waste containers were also produced. The company was founded in 1867 in Arnsberg, Germany, and early on specialised in the production of household goods. The production of dustbins and waste containers has a long tradition at WESCO. Products such as the Baseboy, which is available in various sizes, are also true classics, used in kitchens, offices or in the catering industry. ![]() They all have one thing in common: the unusual shape, the large volume and the colourful palette. With its iconic design, it has inspired many other waste bins. The Pushboy, with its unmistakable shape, has been produced by WESCO since the end of the 1980s. Waste bins such as the Pushboy, Kickboy or Kickmaster are absolute classics in the WESCO range and have their fans all over the world. Production of waste bins is a tradition at WESCO Whether you are looking for a bathroom pedal bin, a stylish waste bin for the kitchen or children's room, a practical solution for waste separation or a large waste collector for the office or practice: WESCO's range includes waste bins of different sizes and shapes for every purpose. Beautiful, practical and sustainable: that's WESCO's waste bins ![]() The innocent are the Adze’s Favorite victims. To them, the younger and more innocent, the better. And it is said that the favorite victims of the Adze are children. ![]() While it preys on both men and women, it still maintains its preferences. The Adze will suck blood from people 一 be they awake or asleep. With that form, it would be easier for the Adze to sneakily attack a potential victim 一 not to mention, it would also allow the vampiric spirit to enter any supposedly secure house through small ‘entrances’, such as keyholes, wall crevices, or tiny gaps under doors. The glow? Perhaps, it is to lure children or draw those who are unfortunate enough not to know the lore of the Adze.Īnd the itty-bitty size? Well, that is for the element of surprise.įireflies 一 similar to other insects 一 can sometimes appear right in front of you, without you noticing it was even drawing near. The Adze shapeshifts into this form deliberately and full of ill intent. Up close, however, it could appear more or less as a common firefly or as an unusual kind of glowing beetle.īut, don’t let yourself be fooled by its looks! Much like the corpse candles of Welsh and Irish folklore, the Adze could look like small balls of light from afar. The Ewe people of the area call it the Adze. In some parts of West Africa, there is a long-established belief about a vampiric creature that typically goes out at night, mimicking the form of an illuminated insect. Should we fear the Adze? What is the Adze? On most occasions, the Adze announces its presence with a faint glow of light 一 as it flies around town, taking on its firefly form.īut, everyone who knows about the lore of the Adze also knows better 一 and that is to steer clear of the flickering firefly.īecause, if anything, that firefly gleam signals trouble.Īn ironically bright omen that misfortune is on the way. Vampire, in a sense that it feeds off of human blood that it usually comes out to hunt at night and that it can shapeshift into a different form whenever it wants to.Īnd spirit, seeing that it can possess any human being, at any time it wishes. That might not sound like your typical midnight monster, but that is how Ewe folklore, told by the people of southeastern Ghana, southern Benin, and the southern half of Togo, describes their region’s creature of terror 一 the Adze.Ī being, rooted in both history and mythology, the Adze 一 in its simplest definition 一 is a vampire spirit. By: Alex Postrado Adze: The Shapeshifting, Vampiric Firefly of Ewe Folklore ![]() This format supports 44.1 kHz and 16 bits samples, so files in this format can have very good sound quality, just like CDs. WAV (Waveform Audio) is a uncompressed audio file format, its files are large, widely supported under Windows platform, a derivative of Resource Interchange File Format (RIFF).If the source file is a very large file, it will take more time to upload, be sure to select a valid file. ![]()
![]() They are deposited in the project's root folder, and what you then do with them is left to you. Here we have an idiosyncrasy of OmegaT: there is no function within OmegaT itself for copying, moving or exporting output translation memories to a chosen location. You can use this output TM as an input TM in future projects. It also creates an output translation memory of the project. a translation in a Word file, if your source text was also a Word file) to be created. Hitting Ctrl-d in OmegaT causes your translated documents (e.g. You may however want to limit the number (in the interests of speed), and select them carefully, in order to have more relevant matches displayed to you. individual TMX files) you can have in a project. ![]() There is no limit to the number of input translation memories (i.e. Once you have selected a different translation memory folder, OmegaT regards it as being part of the project. Selecting a translation memory folder in this way instructs OmegaT to look for the input translation memories there instead of in the default location of \tm\. However, if you have a folder on your computer in which you have collected translation memories, you can make this folder the project's translation memory folder by selecting in it OmegaT using Project > Properties, then hitting the Browse button next to Translation Memory Folder. In order for OmegaT to make use of them, place them in the project's \tm\ folder before loading the project (or, if the project is already loaded, re-load it again).Īs standard, the project's translation memory folder is at \tm\ (where is the project's main or "root" folder). Input translation memories are translation memories created from past translations that are to be used in the active project for reference. The internal project translation memory is used by the OmegaT program and as the user, you do not normally need to deal with it. It is therefore empty when the project is first created. This file contains only the segments that have been translated in the project up to now. It is the file project_save.tmx and can be found in the project's \omegat\ folder. The internal translation memory is the project's own TM, which remains within the project, i.e. ![]() Each project has internal, input and output translation memories. It recognizes translation memories only in the context of a project. The OmegaT program does not have its "own" translation memory. Understanding this concept is crucial if you aim to use OmegaT effectively. In this HowTo, "a translation memory" therefore refers to a file. OmegaT stores translation memories in the industry-standard TMX file format. A segment is usually a sentence, though it may be just a phrase, or in some cases may span several sentences or even a whole paragraph. Each translation unit consists of a pair of segments: the segment in the original text, and the segment in the translation. A translation memory ("TM") is a database in which texts are broken down into segments and stored in "translation units". ![]() I downloaded the BIOS file and scanned with AVG - no viruses. So now finally my question, is it planned in the upgrade of the HP BIOS? Of course, check the McAfee log, he showed that in the flash.exe (created when I double click on the sp37378.exe file) contained a "Trojan" called "New Maleware.jj" following the links displayed in the journal of McAfee, I found this web page. Knowing that the only thing I did was upgrading the BIOS, I abandoned the upgrade of BIOS to investigate the message from McAfee. Just before I was on the click the OK button to continue with the upgrade of the BIOS, a window of McAfee popped-up informing me that it has detected a Trojan horse on my system. In these conditions, frustrated by the other problem I had (which I'll detail in the portage on the other), I forgot to disable the McAfee real-time analysis. After you download the sp37378.exe file, I double clicked it. The most recent BIOS rev on the HP website is 5.23 (for this model of computer). I have a HP Pavilion model number a6257c. I have been a problem with my computer and finally was the wick of the ball and update to the latest BIOS version when I was arrested by the McAfee anti-virus. In the future, consider my previous opinion - download on the Web site or on the App Store. Restart your computer, and you should be set to rights. Install it and let it run, following all the instructions it gives you. It was developed by a trust post it here, and it's a safe option for you can use to get rid of what is infect your system. You can download Adobe Flash Player here.įor addressing what you do deal with now, I suggest you download Malwarebytes Anti-Malware for Mac. Who will help protect you from downloading something that has been bundled with malware/adware. So you know in the future, never download anything from anywhere other than the App Store OR Web site. My search engine site which is usually Google changes also to something else. Can I have downloaded Adobe Flash Player on a bad site. Sometimes when I click on a link on Safari opens a new tab the same and the former tab becomes a sort of announcement (Mac clean, zipcloud, etc.). See Open an app by overriding security settings.I think my Mac has a Trojan horse. ![]() An alert appears when you first try to open these files. Of course, not all files like this are unsafe, but you should exercise caution when opening any such downloaded file. Scripts, web archives, and Java archives have the potential to cause harm to your system. In addition to apps, other types of files may not be safe. macOS checks the app before it opens the first time to be certain it hasn’t been modified since the developer shipped it. If problems occur with an app, Apple can revoke its authorization. Identified developers are registered with Apple and can optionally upload their apps to Apple for a security check. If there’s ever a problem with an app, Apple removes it from the Mac App Store.Īpp Store and identified developers: Allows apps from the Mac App Store and apps from identified developers. All the developers of apps in the Mac App Store are identified by Apple, and each app is reviewed before it’s accepted. Go to Security, click the pop-up menu next to “Allow applications downloaded from,” then choose the sources from which you’ll allow software to be installed:Īpp Store: Allows apps only from the Mac App Store. ![]() On your Mac, choose Apple menu > System Settings, then click Privacy & Security in the sidebar.
That did not initially receive the quest from Emmindor to deliver Galdryn's Galdryn's Horn has been delivered to Talendor. Talendor for characters in the party that did not previously receive the quest.Įlderon now enables the tower lift and opens the doors for everyone after * FIXED: Emmindor now awards completion for delivering Galdryn's Horn to Identified as the source of multiplayer gameplay failures in the initial Steam Terminations, disconnects, and erroneous data exchanges. Player position data in savegames, resulting in abrupt game session Not limited to) messages containing terrain block loading information and The NAT library code was specifically targeting (but Intended for itself, corrupting network message exchanges between host andĬlients in multiplayer. Interpreting data in the game's DirectPlay messages as "internal" messaging * FIXED: Invasive packet parsing in 3rd party NAT solver library was Loading again when players tried to exit any Fargrove gates later in the game. These extra events were stored and could re-trigger Fargrove Sewers scene Sewer switch more than once when initially entering the Fargrove Sewers then To load uncached world data and objects from disk.įIXED: Added filtering on outdoor scene loading to remove any queued eventsĬrossing over into the Fargrove Sewers scene. NEW: Added "LOADING" pop-up bar that appears when outdoors and the game pauses ![]() REVISED: Tweak to new interpolation methods for improved rotation and movement. Players are recommended to always update to the latest version of the game. The Steam Lobby, and excludes games from showing that are not the same version. REVISED: The game now compares release version for displaying listed games in Seconds, and network messages were not being handled. Previously, the gameĬould disconnect players if they minimized the game window longer than 60 Process network messages and send/receive heartbeats. REVISED: When minimizing the application window, the game now continues to Inserted and performs removal prior to re-adding. Inĭungeon scenes this could potentially result in a stack overflow conditionĪdding objects to game object list (OList) now checks if already World physics and collision with invalid (floating point) position data. MODE_DEATH when loaded, causing them to be actively processed again, including Previously, DEAD STATIC monsters were reverting to Processing and placed in MODE_HOLD now remain removed when loaded from a Newly Re-Mastered Audio sounds and speech.ĭEAD STATIC monsters (fixed monsters that have been killed) removed from ![]() Updated full hardware Screen Resolution support (16:10, 16:9, 1920x1080 etc.) New Hero Classes, new and improved Class Skills, and new unique Class action abilitiesįull World and Character Re-mastering for enhanced gameplay experienceĪll new intuitive Graphic User Interface and Action Bar systemĮnhanced Multiplayer features (includes Trading and Friendly Targeting for buffs and heals)ĭual Switchable Interface Modes (supports Hot-Key action play and Point&Click play) Revised Spells, Consumables and usable ItemsĬo-op story mode for up to 8 players and full single-player game experience New additional ActionBar added with 12 additional action slots using F1-F12 as hotkeysĪctionBar items can now be moved around in Inventory or Equipped and retain viability in the action barĮnhanced Skill, Inventory and Spellbook Features Now Supports Steam Multiplayer up to 8 Players with support of Steam Lobby Звуковая карта: Integrated or dedicated DirectX 9.0c compatible soundcard ATI Radeon HD3800 series and Nvidia GeForce 8800GT (and higher) are recommended graphic cards. Видеокарта: ATI/NVIDIA/Intel dedicated, mobile or integrated graphic card with at least 256MB of dedicated VRAM and with at least DirectX 9.0c and Shader Model 3.0 support. Процессор: AMD/Intel dual-core processor running at 2.6 GHz (Intel Pentium D or AMD Athlon 64 X2 are recommended) ![]() ImperativeĬonsider using imperative sentences when delivering instructions when you're composing an email or developing training programs. "Did you finish the slides for the presentation?" is an example of an interrogative sentence that may help you learn more about the next steps that you plan to take. You may use this sentence type regularly to gather more information and form clearer plans for your own work. Related: How To Start a Paragraph (With Steps and Examples) InterrogativeĪn interrogative sentence asks a question where you expect a response. For example, "I just woke up," or "I have to get coffee before work today," are both declarative sentences that you could use daily. This is a common type of sentence, so it is one you might use often during your day. ![]() You might use this type of sentence to give information to coworkers or just in informal conversation. Here are some examples of when to use the different types of sentences: DeclarativeĪ declarative sentence is usually a general statement that imparts information. They can help you communicate clearly with questions and statements or grab attention with a command. Knowing when to use the different types of sentences can be beneficial in conversation with a friend or colleague. Related: 31 Common Grammar Mistakes (With Examples and Corrections) When to use different types of sentences We didn't know you were planning this party for us! My strawberry lemonade spilled on my beige carpet! I received a job offer that doubles my salary! ExclamatoryĪn exclamatory sentence illustrates great emotion, such as surprise, excitement and anger. Related: Ultimate Guide to Attention-Grabbing Words 4. Schedule an appointment with the dentist this week.ĭon't walk around with scissors in your hand! ![]() This sentence can end in a period or an exclamation point. ImperativeĪn imperative sentence issues a command or a request to the reader directly. Colon: What's the Difference? (Plus Examples) 3. Why do you like pineapples on your pizza? What website do you use to edit your photographs? This sentence might begin with words, such as who, what, where, when or why. InterrogativeĪn interrogative sentence asks a question. Related: Structuring a Paragraph: Guide for Professional Communications 2. My smartphone allows me to take pictures and record audio messages. The article contains at least 1,000 words. DeclarativeĪ declarative sentence makes a declaration or a statement. The types of sentences you can use in your writing include: 1. In this article, we explore the different types of sentences and discuss the advantages of and tips for using multiple types. Distinguishing the sentences from one another can help you understand when it's best to use them for your written projects so you can better appeal to your audience. There are four types of sentences to choose from, each serving a different purpose. Using a variety of sentence structures can make your writing more engaging. Even when Melody proves her intelligence on the quiz team, her achievements are considered by the media to be especially remarkable, even though her classmates scored just as high as she did in competition. Melody struggles throughout the novel to be seen and treated as a normal person, but the physical limitations of her cerebral palsy means she is treated as disabled no matter the circumstance. ![]() Rose ultimately succumbs to the pressure of her peers when she decides not to call Melody’s family to inform them of the flight change. Rose evidently struggles with the allure of group social acceptance when Claire and Molly encounter her out with Melody’s family at the aquarium Rose’s discomfort, coupled with her weak defense of Melody, suggests that she is unsure where her allegiances lie. An example of positive peer pressure occurs when Melody arrives at school with her Medi-Talker for the first time most students don’t know what to make of her newfound ability to speak, but once Connor-a popular student-approves, others follow suit. The pressure to act in accordance with the rest of the group recurs throughout the novel, though each incidence of peer pressure comes in a different form. Whether or not a character intends to offend Melody, the character’s implicit sense of superiority comes through. Ochoa turns Melody into an object of curiosity by asking leading questions about how difficult it must have been for her to participate at the Whiz Kids competition, while Claire and Molly speak cruelly of Melody as though she cannot hear. The condescending comments and behaviors range from unconsciously ignorant to outright mean-spirited: Ms. Melody repeatedly encounters people who have patronizing attitudes toward her and her condition. When Melody rejects her quiz team’s pity, she is able to do so because she has a strong support system of people who truly care for her Melody isn’t reliant on her classmates’ superficial and patronizing gestures of friendship. Shannon are instrumental in acquiring additional support workers and providing a more varied learning environment. Melody is able to thrive with the physical and emotional assistance of her neighbor, Mrs. The difficulties of caring for a child with developmental difficulties are made clear by Melody’s parents’ frustration and exhaustion-particularly because they both work. Melody’s support system is a vital component of her existence. Ableism also pervades the physical landscape, exemplified by the lack of a wheelchair ramp at Linguini’s restaurant. Dimming’s preference for able-bodied students is made apparent when he discourages Melody from trying to join the team. Even when Melody proves her knowledge and earns a place on the quiz team, ableist discrimination guarantees that Claire and Molly don't believe her competence and accuse her of having cheated. The majority of able-bodied people Melody encounters in her life are unfamiliar with cerebral palsy, and as a result they underestimate her intelligence. Ableismīecause of Melody’s physical appearance, most people underestimate her abilities and assume she is mentally challenged. Even when Melody acquires the Medi-Talker device that allows her to communicate, she finds herself left out of after-school phone calls and genuine friendship. Melody’s physical appearance and inability to speak means she is isolated from social life on the playground, never asked to join in games. ![]() She is treated with disregard by most people in society, most of whom won’t bother to address her directly or ask her name when they meet her. Melody’s cerebral palsy paralyzes most of her body, leading people to presume that her mind is similarly disabled. Ultimately, Melody is unable to warn her mother that Penny has escaped the house: as a result, Melody’s mother backs her SUV over Penny’s leg. In class, she is unable to speak up to answer questions. ![]() Hugely’s office, she is unable to point out the flaws in his assessments of her intelligence. Later, Melody slips from her wheelchair, and is unable to call for help. When Melody is a baby, she is unable to tell her mother she likes the song “Elvira” when she hears it on the radio. Melody’s physical inability to speak leads to a number of conflicts whose importance escalates as the narrative progresses. Though Melody is narrating the book from a first-person perspective, she reveals in the first chapter that she has never spoken a single word aloud. |