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The Class of 2025 at the Indian Institute of Technology (BHU) Varanasi has got 837 offers from 247 companies at the end of day 3 of placements, the institute said in a statement. About 176 companies visited during the first three days of final placements which started on December 1 and made 575 offers. The 89 recruiters who made 170 offers during Day 1 (Slot 0 and 1) included Databricks, Cohesity, Plutus Research, Google, Microsoft, Ola, Tata Motors , Flipkart, Nutanix, Sprinklr, HiLabs, Zomato , Groww, Meesho, and AQR Capital, among others. PhonePe, Cleartax, Deutsche Bank, Accenture India, Deloitte USI, Myntra, BNY Mellon, Walmart, Standard Chartered were among the 50 companies who made 216 offers during Day 1 (Slot 2) and Day 2 (Slot 1) while Turing, GreyOrange, Tata Steel, Tiger Analytics were among the 22 companies who came for Day 2 (Slot 2). Infosys , MavenMagnet, WCB Robotics were among the 15 recruiters who made 86 offers on Day 3. This apart, 262 PPOs were made by 71 companies including DE Shaw, Oracle, Inuit, ServiceNow, Walmart, Atlassian, Texas Instruments, Goldman Sachs, HUL, PwC, JSW, RIL among others. 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VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) — Brayden Point scored twice and added two assists, and the Tampa Bay Lightning edged the Vancouver Canucks 4-2 on Sunday. Nikita Kucherov had a goal and two helpers for the Lightning, while Jake Guentzel scored on a power play late in the third period. Captain Quinn Hughes and Kiefer Sherwood found the back of the net for the Canucks. Tampa Bay’s Andrei Vasilevskiy stopped 22 of the 24 shots he faced and Kevin Lankinen made 28 saves for Vancouver. Lightning: Kucherov, who returned to the lineup Sunday after missing two games with a lower-body injury, added another potent piece to Tampa’s red-hot power play. The Lightning were 2 for 4 with the man advantage and scored a power-play goal for the sixth straight game. Canucks: Hughes took a stick to the face 55 seconds into the game, missed more than 11 minutes, then returned to open the scoring 16:08 into the first period. It was the 50th goal of the defenseman’s career and extended his points streak to seven games with three goals and 10 assists across the stretch. Tampa took the lead 6:29 into the second when Kucherov sliced a pass to Point at the bottom of the faceoff circle and the Lightning winger blasted it in past Lankinen for his 17th of the season. Kucherov put the visitors on the board just a minute and 49 seconds earlier. Point scored his league-leading 10th power-play goal of the season. He’s one away from becoming the third player to score 100 power-play goals for the Lightning. The Canucks continue a six-game homestand Tuesday against the St. Louis Blues. The Lightning visit the Oilers on Tuesday. AP NHL: https://www.apnews.com/hub/NHL
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A five-bedroom, four-bathroom home by renowned late-twentieth century architect Michael Dysart has sold under the hammer for $3.796 million, well above its $3.2 million reserve. Subscribe now for unlimited access . Login or signup to continue reading All articles from our website & app The digital version of Today's Paper Breaking news alerts direct to your inbox Interactive Crosswords, Sudoku and Trivia All articles from the other regional websites in your area Continue Design gem saved as restorers outbid a developer in heated auction The sprawling home in East Lindfield on Sydney's upper north shore was one of just 2,597 homes that went to auction in capital cities across the country last week, as auction volumes wind down ahead of Christmas. According to CoreLogic, the volume of auctions was down on the 2,881 auctions held the previous week and well below the spring peak of 3,135 auctions held over the week ending October 27. Meanwhile, the preliminary combined capitals auction clearance rate was just 62.4 per cent, the lowest preliminary result so far this year. It is the first time the home at 21 Karoo Avenue , which features Dysart's classic architectural hallmarks, an outdoor swimming pool and views over Middle Harbour and surrounds, has been sold in 40 years. Design gem saved as restorers outbid a developer in heated auction Listing agent Jessica Cao from Ray White Upper North Shore said while the auction started hesitantly, three interested buyers soon made clear their desires to call the home their own. "The bidding started at $2.5 million and was slow to start, but once it got underway, the bids started coming and it flew past the reserve," Ms Cao said. While five buyers registered to bid at the hotly contested auction, just three raised their hands "There were three active bidders, one was a developer, but once bidding hit the $3.5 million mark, they dropped out and it was just the two bidders left going up in $1,000 bids," she said. "I had a mix of different buyers express interest in the home, some were owner occupiers who loved the architecture and the design, there were also investors, and developers who were drawn to the view," she said. Design gem saved as restorers outbid a developer in heated auction "The winning bidders were owner occupiers, a young couple with children who loved the design of the house and wanted to totally restore it, which made the seller very happy," Ms Cao said. The significant architectural home was one of 923 properties that went to auction in Sydney last week, compared to 1,031 the previous week. This time last year 1,072 homes went to auction in Sydney, according to CoreLogic. Sydney's preliminary clearance rate was 58.2 per cent, the lowest of the year so far and down nearly 8 percentage points from 65.1 per cent the week prior, which revised down to 58.2 per cent once finalised. This time last year the auction clearance rate in Sydney was 57 per cent. Aberfeldie Bungalow Fetches $2.2m A five-bedroom, three-bathroom Californian Bungalow with an outdoor lap pool in Melbourne's inner northwest has sold for the second time this year. Design gem saved as restorers outbid a developer in heated auction The home at 36 Aberdeen Street in Aberfeldie attracted two bidders on Saturday, and despite being passed in for $2.110 million, it sold immediately after to the highest bidder for $2.2 million. Records show the home last sold in February this year for $2.1 million. The vendors have since added the lap pool with decking. Listing agent Nick Eres from Matthews Essendon said both bidders were owner occupiers, hoping to move into the home close to the Maribyrnong River. Design gem saved as restorers outbid a developer in heated auction "The successful bidder was returning to the area after living interstate," Mr Eres said. The stunning home was one of 1.207 properties that went to auction in Melbourne last week, well down on the 1.390 auctions held the previous week, according to CoreLogic. This time last year 1,415 homes went to auction in Melbourne. Melbourne's preliminary clearance rate was 67 per cent, up slightly from last week's preliminary clearance rate of 64.1 per cent, which revised down to 61.7 per cent once finalised. This time last year the auction clearance rate in Melbourne was 56.2 per cent. Queenslanders seeking cooler climate snare Victorian cottage In central Ballarat, a renovated three-bedroom Victorian sold under the hammer for $615,000. Design gem saved as restorers outbid a developer in heated auction Listing agent Mark Williams from Ray White Ballarat said the charming home at 403 South Street attracted seven registered bidders, proving popular with owner occupiers. "It was a beautifully presented low maintenance property. The owners freshly painted it so there was nothing left to do to it. And we're finding that buyers at the moment are looking for something to move into that they don't have to touch," he said, adding that its central location and "good price point" also appealed to buyers. '"There were no investors, everyone who showed interest was looking to move in," he said. Design gem saved as restorers outbid a developer in heated auction Bidding for the home, which features soaring ceilings, open fireplaces and intricate leadlight windows, opened at $400,000 before soaring past its listing price. "We had it listed for $485,000 to $530,000 and it was on the market at $530,000," Mr Williams said. "From that point we had two people fighting for it and it finally sold for $615,000," he said. Mr Williams said the successful bidders were an older couple, moving from interstate to be closer to family. While the underbidder was a local, currently renting nearby. "The successful bidders are moving down from the Gold Coast as they have kids in Melbourne. They were also looking for a cooler climate as they were finding it a bit warm up in Queensland," he said. Design gem saved as restorers outbid a developer in heated auction "I did tell them that 99 per cent of people do the reverse and leave Ballarat for the warmer weather on the Gold Coast," he joked. CoreLogic research director Tim Lawless said the combined capital auction clearance rate of just 62.4 per cent, a full percentage point lower than the week prior and the lowest this year reflected an increase in properties on the market. "The weak outcome for auction markets reflects weaker selling conditions as advertised stock levels rise without a commensurate lift in purchasing activity," he said. Mr Lawless said he expected auction volumes to fall further next week as Christmas fast approaches. "Next week is set to show a further reduction, with around 2,200 homes currently scheduled for auction, reducing to around 800 the week after," he said. Emily Rayner Editor - View Emily Rayner leads content strategy and editorial for View Media Group.She has over two decades of experience in media production and editorial, driving audience engagement and brand growth across multiple platforms at companies such as BBC, ITV, SCA, NOVA and Domain Group. Emily Rayner leads content strategy and editorial for View Media Group.She has over two decades of experience in media production and editorial, driving audience engagement and brand growth across multiple platforms at companies such as BBC, ITV, SCA, NOVA and Domain Group. 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Our community members are treated to special offers, promotions and adverts from us and our partners. You can check out at any time. More info Strictly Come Dancing 's fave Pete Wicks received an emotional shout-out from his bestie Vicky Pattison before the dance floor drama of the finals. The TOWIE heartthrob, who’s been dazzling the show with partner Jowita Przystał, received heaps of love from his reality star pal. Ahead of the big semi-final night, Geordie Shore's legendary Vicky showed her support on social media with a snap of the two of them. "Whatever happens tonight my best pal deserves to be in the @bbcstrictly final," her post read. "Without so much as a lick of prior dance training he has shown up every week and gave it his absolute ALL... He has put himself out there, grown, learnt and despite being absolutely terrified (not sure he'll like me admitting that) he has allowed himself to be vulnerable." She urged her followers: "I know you love him as much as I do... so tonight, vote for @p_wicks01 and the beautiful @jowitaprzystal... Thankyou all in advance." Overwhelmed by the love, Pete replied: "V-Pizzle! F**k I love you.", reports the Mirror . Supporters swarmed the comments to show their love for the duo. One said: "My two little girls will be heartbroken if he leaves tonight, we are fully a Pete wicks household now with both myself and my husband voting for him more than 5 times a week to keep our girls happy! He's the best! " Another chipped in: "Love him. What a guy and he's so improved week on week." "I love it when someone with absolutely no dance experience at all, comes out every week and just puts his heart and sole into every dance he does," one fan gushed, while another chimed in: "He's been so brilliant and I really admire him for pushing himself out of his comfort zone. More than anyone on the show (possibly ever! ! ) this is all completely new for him, and it's lovely to see him be vulnerable and actually let people in." This came as Pete was nearly brought to tears after feeling deflated for making a significant mistake in his routine. Mid-performance, he was seen grimacing, clearly aware of his error and not pleased about it. As Pete and his professional dance partner Jowita Przystał wrapped up their dance, they shared a comforting hug, with Jowita offering him praise. However, Pete was visibly upset, repeatedly apologising to his dance partner, who tried to downplay the mistake. Host Tess Daly quickly stepped in to console the distressed star, while judge Anton Du Beke didn't hesitate to highlight his "disaster" of a mistake. But when it came to the judges' scores, host Claudia Winkleman revealed that the Strictly stars were "livid" with Pete's marks. The emotional moment continued as Pete hugged Jowita, repeating: "I'm sorry. I'm so sorry, I'm so, so sorry." She reassured him it was okay, before Tess added that he had nothing to apologise for.LEHI, Utah--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec 4, 2024-- Gabb , the leading provider of safe tech for kids, celebrated their 2nd “Kid CEO for the Day” by handing the reins of the company to 9-year-old Nova Evenson, an aspiring leader from Naples, Florida, who has used Gabb technology to build connections with others. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20241204205495/en/ Nova Evenson, of Naples, FL, serving as Gabb's Kid CEO for the Day. Source: Gabb During her time as CEO, Nova led the monthly companywide meeting where the department leads shared with Nova Gabb’s 2024 reports for her approval. She also led meetings with Gabb executives, product brainstorming sessions, and discussions on safe tech for kids. Because she loves step tracking with her Gabb Watch, she challenged the team to increase their daily steps through “walking meetings.” Nova pitched a campaign to collect everyone’s favorite text messages from their families and friends. This idea was inspired by a treasured text message from her grandfather, who recently passed away. The day also included a service project fulfilling gift wishes and providing free safe tech for the nonprofit Utah Parent Center’s holiday program for kids with disabilities facing financial challenges. “It was so wonderful,” said Nova about her day as CEO. “I wasn’t expecting anything like that. 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The special edition playlist not only featured a walk-on song but also a collection of inspiring, uplifting and empowering songs from across the family-friendly Gabb Music streaming catalog. “Our Gabb CEO for the Day reminds us all that the heart of our company is safe connections,” said Gabb CEO Nate Randle. “Nova’s Gabb Watch connects her with her family and provides support during tough challenges, but she is the hero of her story. She has exemplified bravery and great leadership. She has left a lasting impact on our Gabb team.” About Gabb Gabb® is safe tech for kids. Founded in 2018, Gabb is a rapidly growing tech company focused on keeping families Safely ConnectedTM by providing safephones, safewatches, apps, and software for kids and teens. Gabb’s flexible, safe technology meets kids and teens where they are, allowing them to focus on their personal development and growth without the risks associated with social media and other harmful digital influences. 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Players must be assigned female at birth or have transitioned to female before going through male puberty to compete in LPGA tournaments or the eight USGA championships for females under new gender policies published Wednesday. The policies, which begin in 2025, follow more than a year of study involving medicine, science, sport physiology and gender policy law. The updated policies would rule out eligibility for Hailey Davidson, who missed qualifying for the U.S. Women's Open this year by one shot and came up short in LPGA Q-school. Davidson, who turned 32 on Tuesday, began hormone treatments when she was in her early 20s in 2015 and in 2021 underwent gender-affirming surgery, which was required under the LPGA's previous gender policy. She had won this year on a Florida mini-tour called NXXT Golf until the circuit announced in March that players had to be assigned female at birth. People are also reading... 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All the silence and people wanting to stay ‘neutral’ thanks for absolutely nothing. This happened because of all your silence.” LPGA commissioner Mollie Marcoux Samaan, who is resigning in January, said the new gender policy "is reflective of an extensive, science-based and inclusive approach." By making it to the second stage of Q-school, Davidson would have had very limited status on the Epson Tour, the pathway to the LPGA. The LPGA and USGA say their policies were geared toward being inclusive of gender identities and expression while striving for equity in competition. The LPGA said its working group of experts advised that the effects of male puberty allowed for competitive advantages in golf compared with players who had not gone through puberty. “Our policy is reflective of an extensive, science-based and inclusive approach,” said LPGA Commissioner Mollie Marcoux Samaan, who announced Monday that she is resigning in January. "The policy represents our continued commitment to ensuring that all feel welcome within our organization, while preserving the fairness and competitive equity of our elite competitions.” Mike Whan, the former LPGA commissioner and now CEO of the USGA, said it developed the updated policy independently and later discovered it was similar to those used by swimming, track and field, and other sports. United States Golf Association CEO Mike Whan said the new policy will prevent anyone from having "a competitive advantage based on their gender." “It starts with competitive fairness as the North star,” Whan said in a telephone interview. “We tried not to get into politics, or state by state or any of that stuff. We just simply said, ‘Where would somebody — at least medically today — where do we believe somebody would have a competitive advantage in the field?’ And we needed to draw a line. “We needed to be able to walk into any women's event and say with confidence that nobody here has a competitive advantage based on their gender. And this policy delivers that.” The “Competitive Fairness Gender Policy” for the USGA takes effect for the 2025 championship season that starts with the U.S. Women's Amateur Four-Ball on May 10-14. Qualifying began late this year, though there were no transgender players who took part. “Will that change in the years to come as medicine changes? Probably,” Whan said. “But I think today this stacks up.” The LPGA “Gender Policy for Competition Eligibility” would apply to the LPGA Tour, Epson Tour, Ladies European Tour and qualifying for the tours. 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The Sharks won 4-2. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson) Mathilde Gremaud of Switzerland competes in the women's Freeski Big Air qualifying round during the FIS Snowboard & Freeski World Cup 2024 at the Shougang Park in Beijing, Friday, Nov. 29, 2024. (AP Photo/Andy Wong) Lara Gut-Behrami, of Switzerland, competes during a women's World Cup giant slalom skiing race, Saturday, Nov. 30, 2024, in Killington, Vt. (AP Photo/Robert F. Bukaty) New York Islanders goaltender Ilya Sorokin cools off during first period of an NHL hockey game against the Boston Bruins, Wednesday, Nov. 27, 2024, in Elmont, N.Y. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson) Brazil's Amanda Gutierres, second right, is congratulated by teammate Yasmin, right, after scoring her team's first goal during a soccer international between Brazil and Australia in Brisbane, Australia, Thursday, Nov. 28, 2024. (AP Photo/Pat Hoelscher) Luiz Henrique of Brazil's Botafogo, right. is fouled by goalkeeper Everson of Brazil's Atletico Mineiro inside the penalty area during a Copa Libertadores final soccer match at Monumental stadium in Buenos Aires, Argentina, Saturday, Nov. 30, 2024. (AP Photo/Natacha Pisarenko) England's Alessia Russo, left, and United States' Naomi Girma challenge for the ball during the International friendly women soccer match between England and United States at Wembley stadium in London, Saturday, Nov. 30, 2024. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth) Gold medalists Team Netherlands competes in the Team Sprint Women race of the ISU World Cup Speed Skating Beijing 2024 held at the National Speed Skating Oval in Beijing, Sunday, Dec. 1, 2024. (AP Photo/Ng Han Guan) Minnesota Vikings running back Aaron Jones (33) reaches for an incomplete pass ahead of Arizona Cardinals linebacker Mack Wilson Sr. (2) during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 1, 2024, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr) Melanie Meillard, center, of Switzerland, competes during the second run in a women's World Cup slalom skiing race, Sunday, Dec. 1, 2024, in Killington, Vt. (AP Photo/Robert F. Bukaty) Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen, foreground right, dives toward the end zone to score past San Francisco 49ers defensive end Robert Beal Jr. (51) and linebacker Dee Winters during the second half of an NFL football game in Orchard Park, N.Y., Sunday, Dec. 1, 2024. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus) New York Islanders left wing Anders Lee (27), center, fight for the puck with Boston Bruins defensemen Parker Wotherspoon (29), left, and Brandon Carlo (25), right during the second period of an NHL hockey game, Wednesday, Nov. 27, 2024, in Elmont, N.Y. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson) Jiyai Shin of Korea watches her shot on the 10th hole during the final round of the Australian Open golf championship at the Kingston Heath Golf Club in Melbourne, Australia, Sunday, Dec. 1, 2024. (AP Photo/Asanka Brendon Ratnayake) Las Vegas Raiders tight end Brock Bowers (89) tries to leap over Kansas City Chiefs cornerback Joshua Williams (2) during the first half of an NFL football game in Kansas City, Mo., Friday, Nov. 29, 2024. (AP Photo/Ed Zurga) Sent weekly directly to your inbox!NEW YORK : Several key players in President-elect Donald Trump's new cryptocurrency venture head to Abu Dhabi on Monday for the largest bitcoin gathering in the Gulf region as the digital currency sets record highs. Speakers include the president-elect's son Eric and billionaire Steve Witkoff, the new White House envoy for the Middle East and co-founder of World Liberty Financial, a crypto platform launched in September that Donald Trump and his family helped form. Eric Trump will deliver Tuesday's keynote address at the Bitcoin MENA conference, which is projected to draw more than 6,000 people, and will then hold a "whale-only" chat in the conference's VIP lounge, according to the event's agenda. Witkoff will also speak separately to that more exclusive crowd, which requires a $9,999 "whale" pass, a nickname for large players who have potential to move a market. The president-elect is World Liberty Financial's chief crypto advocate, and sons Eric, Don Jr. and Barron are ambassadors, according to the WLF website. Company filings show Donald Trump is entitled to 22.5 billion WLF tokens and a share of its revenues. "The bitcoin conference carries a lot of significance for crypto as it's one of the longest-running conferences focused on bringing our industry together," said Marshall Beard, chief operating officer of Gemini, the crypto exchange founded by Trump backers Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss. "It’s been incredible to see the rise of bitcoin alongside the growth of the conference ... and crypto became a major campaign issue in this year’s presidential election." Other speakers also have close ties to World Liberty Financial, including Justin Sun, the 32-year-old Chinese founder of blockchain platform Tron. Three weeks after Trump won the Nov. 5 election, Sun posted on X that he bought $30 million worth of WLF tokens, making him the venture's largest investor. Sun was charged with crypto-related fraud and securities violations under the Biden administration. The Gulf gathering is occurring at an inflection point for the industry as Trump, once a crypto skeptic, has vowed he will be the "crypto president" and make America the new "crypto capital of the planet." Buoyed by these promises, bitcoin smashed records last week when it hit $100,000. Trump also named a White House czar for artificial intelligence and cryptocurrencies, former PayPal executive David Sacks, a close friend of Trump adviser and megadonor Elon Musk. Musk, whose companies include X, SpaceX and Tesla, spent more than a quarter of a billion dollars to help elect Trump in 2024, records show. Other technology and digital asset veterans also gave millions to candidates friendly to the industry, according to analytics firm Breadcrumbs. Trump's 2016 campaign manager, Paul Manafort, will address the conference on "A Life of Politics with the Man Closest to Donald Trump." Binance founder Changpeng Zhao, who served a four-month U.S. prison sentence this year for crypto-tied money-laundering law violations, will also hold a whale session at the conference. Trump, his family members, other speakers and their firms did not respond to requests for comment. 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Santa Fe author Trent Zelazny died Thursday of acute liver failure on what would have been his 48th birthday, according to a social media post from his sister Shannon Zelazny. Zelazny, the son of late science fiction writer Roger Zelazny, had been suffering from reduced mobility for a number of months following a cerebellar stroke in September. “He was still 'my brother' and was making remarkable progress learning how to walk again,” Shannon wrote in social media post on Saturday. "He was then hit with acute liver failure, which resulted in his hospitalization and death. “Tonight, when he should’ve been blowing out the candles on his birthday cake, he made his way out of this world,” wrote Shannon. Zelazny was known for his literary prowess across genres, from crime and horror to science fiction and fantasy. But his horror novels received the most recognition, with his 2012 novel Sleep Gently receiving the Nightmare Award, and his 2009 short story The House of Happy Mayhem receiving honorable mention for Ellen Datlow’s “Best Horror of the Year” award. His career as an author began as early as 1999 with the short stories Hope is an Inanimate Desire and Harold Asher and His Vomiting Dogs , followed by more short stories Zelazny wrote throughout the early 2000s. His professional writing career came about in 2009 with the publication of The Day the Leash Gave Way and Other Stories , an anthology of Zelazny’s short stories, with new stories and ones that had previously appeared in magazines. Zelazny had by then moved to Florida, where his fiancée died by suicide, and he developed severe alcoholism. In a 2012 interview, he told Stephen C. Ornsby that it was “a lot of hard work and the support of family and friends ... and rehab” that helped him through the difficult time. He resumed his writing in 2011 with the novels Fractal Despondency , Shadowboxer , To Sleep Gently and A Crack in Melancholy Time . His novel Destination Unknown , which was meant to be published in 2008, also finally saw the light of day in 2011. "A powerful and good writer,” attested fellow writer Neil Gaiman in praise of Zelazny’s 2012 novel Too Late to Call Texas . “Someone who's been through hell and come out, I hope, the other side." He wrote several more books, short stories, as well as plays — several of which were performed here, like his debut, 2012’s Not Any Little Girl , a one-act play which premiered in Santa Fe. Zelazny was also an active film buff, and regularly contributed to the Santa Fe’s Jean Cocteau Theater, where he wrote “previews.” It was also at the Jean Cocteau where Zelazny and George R.R. Martin co-produced GODSON, a musical play written by Zelazny’s father, for whom Martin expressed reverence as a writer. The entire Zelazny family, who welcomed Martin into their home for Thanksgiving and Christmas, according to a 1995 memorial written by Martin following Roger Zelazny’s death. “We’ve been through so much together over the past few years," Shannon wrote of her brother, "our bond was rock solid. There will never be another Trent or anyone who knew me the way he did. Alas, it was his time to go." "He mentioned last week," she added, "that he had lived a full life and made other comments that let me know he had arrived at a deeper level of peace within than he had ever known before. I sure hope that’s what he feels now. His suffering is over. Godspeed big brother. I will miss you for the rest of my days.”
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