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Holmes' Heirs: How Sherlock Changed the World

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Sherlock Holmes has had an effect not just on literature, but on intellectual inquiry and popular culture as well. An upcoming PBS series will focus on how Holmes' heirs - practitioners of criminal investigation and the criminal arts - have been influenced by the Great Detective's methods.<br />
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On November 19th and 26th (<a hef="http://www.tvguide.com/listings" href="http://www.pbs.org/tv_schedules/" target="_blank">please check local listings for showings in your area</a>),  <a href="http://www.pbs.org/">PBS</a> will premiere <b><a href="http://www.pbs.org/about/news/archive/2013/sherlock-changed-world/"><i>How Sherlock Changed the World</i></a></b>, a two-hour special documenting Holmes' impact on real-life criminal investigation and upon forensic techniques. At a time when all that was needed to convict a criminal were eyewitness reports and blatant evidence, Holmes' method relied on more scientifically-based procedures, including fingerprinting, chemical, and blood stain identification. As forensic scientist Dr. Henry Lee once stated,"Sherlock Holmes is the grandfather of forensic science," and this special attempts to justify that claim.<br />
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Through the use of compelling archival material and reconstruction, <b><i>How Sherlock Changed the World</i></b> tells the true stories of the scientists, detectives and even criminals who were inspired or influenced by the legend of Holmes. The program explores real crimes that were solved thanks to a piece of equipment Holmes used, a technique he popularized or invented, or even his method of reasoning. The special will also assess the history of Holmes’ techniques from the 1880s to the present, showing how the scientific techniques Holmes introduced to the world have evolved into the stunning CSI-style forensic labs of <a href="http://www.met.police.uk/about/branches/">Scotland Yard</a> and the <a href="http://www.fbi.gov/">FBI</a>."</blockquote>
Sherlockians live in a time when we have a diverse array of ways to enjoy Conan Doyle's tales of detection, from the straightforward adaptation of the <a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b018ttws">BBC's <b><i>Sherlock</i></b></a> to the action-adventure oriented movies of Guy Ritchie to the more procedural, redemptive approach of <a href="http://www.cbs.com/shows/elementary/">CBS' <b><i>Elementary</i></b></a>. Thankfully, we now have an additional opportunity to experience Holmes' impact on how we approach law enforcement and investigation, and prove once again that Holmes' method is not only learnable and applicable, but ultimately, has had a greater impact on our society....perhaps more than we can imagine.<br />
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Holmes' Heirs: How Sherlock Changed the World

"You know my methods. Apply them" [HOUN] Sherlock Holmes has had an effect not just on literature, but on intellectual inqui...

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by Gordon D

To Sherlockians, It Is Always 'The' Weekend

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<a href="http://bsiweekend.com/" target="_blank">The Baker Street Irregulars Weekend</a> has long been a set of annual events that is anticipated with great joy. Which is why those of us who have been going or who have heard about it for years are always thrilled to see the invitation arrive in the mail.<br />
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An email we received from Susan Rice, BSI, 2s, ASH ("Beeswing") and Mickey Fromkin, BSI, ASH ("The Missing Three-Quarter") for the William Gillette Luncheon summed it up nicely:<br />
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Children dream of Christmas or Chanukah, gourmands long for Thanksgiving, Champagne lovers await New Year's Eve, but those who follow the Master cast their anticipation past these holidays and look forward to what we still call the birthday weekend, though it can last five days."</blockquote>
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Of course, the BSI Dinner for many is the signature event, with its invitation-only status. And while it may be tempting <a href="http://sherlockpeoria.blogspot.com/2013/11/its-bsi-invitation-charlie-brown.html" target="_blank">to sulk for those who don't receive an invitation</a> to BSI Dinner, it's important to note that <a href="http://www.bsiweekend.com/2013/11/master-schedule-of-events.html#sthash.cMSZvNDi.dpbs" target="_blank"><i>the</i> Weekend lasts from Wednesday to Sunday</a> and that there is only a single event that is closed to the public. Which is one of the reasons we call bsiweekend.com the <b>Baker Street Irregulars <u>and Friends</u> Weekend</b>.</div>
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And frankly, for us, the attraction of the festivities has never been solely about the BSI Dinner. The first time we attended the dinner, it was pretty exciting, but each successive year, it's been about the entire experience of the full weekend - traveling there with friends, seeing familiar faces from a year ago, meeting up with regulars (and Irregulars), exchanging stories about families, jobs, hobbies and more. It's about cavorting with our fellow Sherlockians, regardless of who has an invitation to which dinner.</div>
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<a href="http://bsiweekend.com/" target="_blank">The BSI and Friends Weekend</a> site and the <i><a href="http://bakerstreetjournal.com/bsiweekend.html" target="_blank">Baker Street Journal</a></i> site each have information related to the activities that will be taking place in New York City in January 2014. There you'll be able to find information about all of the essential events, from the BSI Distinguished Speaker Lecture (as opposed to the BSI Distinguished Lecturer Speech) to the William Gillette Lunch, Vendors Room and BSI Reception, among others.</div>
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And once again, the Baker Street Babes are bringing it with their second annual <a href="http://bakerstreetbabes.com/daintiest-thing-under-a-bonnet-charity-ball-2014/" target="_blank">Daintiest Thing Under a Bonnet Charity Ball</a>, with proceeds going toward the Wounded Warrior Project. We'll be looking to collect some material for the podcast, catch up with our sponsors and host a little reception for our contributors.</div>
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Oh, and once again, we'll be trying to share as much as we can via the <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23bsiweekend&src=typd" target="_blank">#BSIWeekend</a> hashtag on Twitter.</div>
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All in all, it's going to be some weekend. Way more fun than those guys seemed to be having at <a href="http://www.bsiarchivalhistory.org/BSI_Archival_History/L40s.html" target="_blank">the 1951 BSI dinner</a> above.</div>
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To Sherlockians, It Is Always 'The' Weekend

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by Scott Monty

A Textbook of Friendship

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The Sherlock Holmes Canon is a textbook of friendship. With a relationship that spans at least 33 years - from their first meeting in <i>A Study in Scarlet</i> in 1881, to standing on the terrace with each other at the conclusion of "His Last Bow" in 1914 - the colleagues and erstwhile flatmates grew to appreciate each other's talents.</div>
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On <a href="http://ihose.co/ihose28">Episode 28: Friendship</a>, we discussed friendship, quoting from Christopher Morley's <a href="https://amzn.to/2LoX25Q" rel="nofollow" style="font-style: italic;" target="_blank">Sherlock Holmes and Doctor Watson: A Textbook of Friendship</a>. It's one of our more intimate, thoughtful episodes and it bears another listen (or a first listen, if you haven't yet had the pleasure).<br />
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In the meantime, we'd like to show you how friendship might be expressed by Holmes and Watson today, as viewed through a YouTube fan's eyes. While <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kfTGaik6IRE" target="_blank">this video</a> is nearly two years old, YouTube user pokered44 manages to capture the fun and excitement that has become part of the fandom around <i>Sherlock</i> from the BBC.<br />
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Here we have <i>Sherlock </i>as it would appear if backed by the theme from <i>Friends</i> (which is "I'll Be There For You" by the Rembrandts).</div>
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A Textbook of Friendship

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by Scott Monty

First Image and a World Premiere Date for Sherlock Series 3

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It's finally here. Here's a view of the very first image from <i>Sherlock </i>Series 3 released by BBC One in an official capacity, as announced on Twitter today:<br />
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*EXCLUSIVE* The first official image from series three of <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Sherlock&src=hash">#Sherlock</a>, coming soon to <a href="https://twitter.com/BBCOne">@BBCOne</a>: <a href="http://t.co/Wsz0J846tV">http://t.co/Wsz0J846tV</a>.<br />
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The long-awaited return of the show from its hiatus has burned up the Internet over the past year. Last month, <a href="http://www.ihearofsherlock.com/2013/10/sherlock-series-3-game-is-on.html">PBS Masterpiece announced that the program will air in the US in Januar</a>y. But the question as to the BBC's timing has been up in the air.<br />
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<a href="https://whatson.bfi.org.uk/Online/default.asp?doWork::WScontent::loadArticle=Load&BOparam::WScontent::loadArticle::article_id=8F269F5D-31FB-49EB-98CA-083D118A4090&BOparam::WScontent::loadArticle::context_id=C7F8515F-E0B1-4385-832D-F98923E1077B">The BFI will be hosting a world premiere screening</a> of Episode 1 of Series 3, titled "The Empty Hearse," on December 15, along with a panel discussion with members of the cast. BFI members can purchase tickets on November 6, and then tickets are available to the general public on November 12.<br />
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It's not clear exactly when BBC One will air the show at this point, but we at least have a date for the first viewing of this long-awaited episode of <i>Sherlock</i>.<br />
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