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Two Democratic congressmen are sponsoring a bill that would further stiffen limits on payday loans that target military members or their families, particularly when it comes to federal pensions.
The Annuity Safety and Security Under Reasonable Enforcement (ASSURE) Act, introduced by Reps. Matt Cartwright of Pennsylvania and Gerry Connolly of Virginia, and co-sponsored by two dozen lawmakers, would also protect some other categories of federal workers.
"This is exploitation, pure and simple," Connolly told the Washington Examiner. "We're talking about the targeting of military families, sometimes with one spouse currently serving in Iraq and Afghanistan."
Payday loans, also referred to as a "cash advance" or "check loans," is "a short-term loan, generally for $500 or less, that is typically due on your next payday," according to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.
Under the Military Lending Act, passed in 2006 and expanded in scope this year, interest rates for military loans are capped at a 36 percent of the military annual percentage rate. The ASSURE Act would go further, capping rates at "six points above prime," Connolly said.
The Examiner reported in December 2014 on examples of payday lending to military service members that reached rates as high as 300 percent.
"The current rules under the Military Lending Act are akin to sending a soldier into battle with a flak jacket but no helmet. To give our troops full-cover protection, the rules need to be expanded," Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Director Richard Cordray said in December.
"Federal workers, military career servicemen and women, and postal workers spend a lifetime earning a federal annuity," Cartwright said in a statement. "Unfortunately, pension advance companies often prey upon federal retirees and veterans."
"These are usurious interest rates," Connolly said, citing cases of rates as high as 106 percent.
The 2010 Dodd-Frank Act, President Obama's financial reform bill, established the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. Connolly said the bureau has only so much power, serving as a watchdog for the public and discouraging people from seeking these loans. He said it's unable to set harder caps on loan rates.
"[Predatory lending] has certainly gotten much worse in the last few years," Connolly said.
State governments famously lost billions investing pension funds in private plans in the 2008 financial crisis. Connolly said that pension targeting by these companies in some ways is the new front in that battle.
"While current federal law already prohibits federal and military retirees from assigning their pensions to a third party, many companies [require] the retiree to deposit his or her pension in a separate bank account controlled by the firm," Cartwright said in statement.
Connolly said he and Cartwright have not coordinated with the White House, but the president has made it a priority to crack down on these types of loans as recently as May.
"If you take out a $500 loan, it's easy to wind up paying more than $1,000 in interest and fees," President Obama said in a May radio address.
Connolly's district in northern Virginia includes Marine Corps Base Quantico, a critical military installation known as the "Crossroads of the Marine Corps."
Connolly cited instances of vendors literally setting up shop directly outside of military bases.
Asked to name specific bad offenders, Connolly declined, "I'm not prepared to do at this time," he said.
The bill so far has drawn the support of one Republican co-sponsor, Rep. Walter Jones, R-N.C., a member of the House Freedom Caucus.
Asked about the potentially strange marriage and chances of final passage of the bill, Connolly insisted the issue is nonpartisan.
"This is an American issue, not a Republican or Democratic issue," Connolly said.
Jones is a considered a strong advocate for veterans, and has espoused support for a more restrained and limited American global role than is conventional in his party.
"I would hope it is a common goal for us," Connolly said. "I suppose there is the principle for some of the other side that the government shouldn't have any role. 'Let the buyer beware.' "


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He currently holds certifications in Functional Movement Screening, TRX, Power Plate, and USA Weightlifting. His programs and applications have helped athlete's achieve numerous FIS World Cup podiums and 2 Gold and 4 Silver X-Games medals in addition to World Championship and Olympic Gold Medals. He is repeatedly asked to present to local, regional, national and international winter and summer sports performance community about their successful design of movement analysis, assessment, programming and system execution that has given his clients productive careers in winter and summer sports.
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CPS Performance Coach Jason Van Heulen is the new Sports Performance Specialist at the Village in Scottsdale, AZ. He is an NSCA Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist with distinction. He continues to work with athletes from the British Premier League Soccer Programs, UFC fighters, NCAA Division 1 Football, Basketball and Baseball. He has traveled with the European Hockey League as a performance specialist. Jason's athlete/client list includes the best athletes from winter and summer sports such as John Spriggs, Kurt Warner and Michael Owen. Jason has been on the leading edge of program design for elite athletes for many years and is also actively sought by members of the local performance training community for presentations and advice on program design and execution. Jason shares JC's vision of the complete athlete that places emphasis on high-level assessment and functional training for sport performance. An integral part of the CPS team, Jason represents CPS in Arizona and looks forward to meeting your athletic needs.

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Q.E.D., vol. 38, by Katou Motohiro. Grade: B
(Rumi, Kana and Touma respond to the first trick.)
Kyomu (Empty Dream, Magazine Iino, 2010). Yumeji Kuse is a slick talking movie producer wannabe that has targeted Shigehiko Shimamoto as a soft touch for supplying money to fund the production of a film based on the script by screenwriter wannabe Tamotsu Enno. The first project is called "The Metaphor Murder Case". 2 years later, it's "North Country Murder". Another 2 years go by, and it's some nameless flick combining horror with CG. When it's all done, Shimamoto has burned through every penny of his family's trust fund and is reduced to working part-time at a cafe to support himself. Meanwhile, as Kana and a friend are playing a friendly game of badminton, one of Kana's returns hits a DVD that Mordor (of the mystery club) is holding and shatters it like a bomb. The DVD is one of those "it's so bad it's become a collector's item" B-grade flicks, called "The Metaphor Murder Case". To locate a replacement, Kana and Touma go to a video place, but "Metaphor" has been out of print for 5 years. By accident, Shimamoto overhears them, and they visit his apartment. He remembers something, and pulls out an invitation to a film-viewing party being held at Kuse's penthouse suites. They go to the party to get a shrink-wrapped copy of the DVD.
(Noboru finds the dead Kuse.)
It's a small party, hosted by Kuse (wearing the same outfit he'd used in the shooting of metaphor), and attended by leading actor Noboru Haiyama, writer Enno, and banking official Rumi Tsukama. During the evening, Rumi, Kana and Touma see Kuse getting stabbed in the next room over, and run to investigate. But, it seems the movie projector had been aimed at the window and was showing the scene from "Metaphor"; the screening room is otherwise empty. A few minutes later, back in the reception room, the three see Noboru approaching a body propped up against the window - this time Kuse really is dead. Noboru is arrested under the belief that he was trying to salvage an acting career being dragged down by Kuse's bad movies. However, everyone is a suspect. Rumi was at the filming because her bank is demanding its money back (the rent for the penthouse was actually from a bank loan). Enno can't get work at other studios without looking like a traitor to his current producer. And of course, there's the swindled Shimamoto. Questions: Who killed Kuse and where did it happen? How did the body get moved into the screening room without anyone seeing it? And, what was the motive?
The only science is a repeat of the use of a window as a mirror.
(Touma doesn't like being cold outside at the end of December.)
Juushichi (17, Magazine Iino, 2011). The story starts out in 1700's Edo (old Tokyo). Aisa is a 13-year-old mathematics prodigy studying under Takebe Sensei. They're watching workmen constructing a small Shinto shrine to be used as a puzzle for someone smart enough to understand it in the future. Present-day Tokyo - Kana and Touma have been enlisted to help out at a Shinto shrine for the New Year celebrations, because the master of the shrine has been hospitalized and his son, Umitsugu Doumon, is now shorthanded. Turns out that the shrine was used as the location for a TV drama and the influx of fans is revitalizing the town. The shopkeepers want to erect a monument building to the TV show near the shrine, but the only available space is currently occupied by this weird old 17-sided building. Umitsugu and his father both think that the weird building should be torn down, but the oldest woman in the village objects, and Touma realizes the nature of the secret it holds.
(Aisa explaining her solution to a differential calculus problem to her teacher, Takebe.)
The entire plot revolves around the obsession certain Japanese had during the 18th century for mathematics, called Wasan. The inside of the building contains a number of sangaku, or calculation tablets, that are covered with geometry puzzles and used as Shinto offerings in shrines. One of the sangaku shows a chain of circles. Where the circles touch, a line is drawn to the center of the circles, forming pie shapes. The pie parts facing the inner region of the chain are colored black, and the reverse parts facing outward are white. Puzzle - what percentage of black space is there relative to the white space? The scene shifts to show Takebe presenting various famous geometric puzzles to Aisa, as she solves them within a day or two. Some of them incorporate integral and differential calculus, which was being developed independently and concurrently in the west by Gottfreid Leibniz and Isaac Newton. One of the leading names in Japanese wasan was Seki Takakazu, and one of his students was Kenko Takebe (possibly the model for Aisa's teacher).
(Learning about Japanese calculus, which grew up independent of the western system.)
While attempting to solve one particular puzzle, Aisa uses a straight edge and a set of sangi (Chinese-based counting sticks employed for performing numeric calculations prior to the introduction of the abacus) and draws a series of geometric shapes around an x-y axis. Eventually, she hits on an idea that Takebe flat-out rejects. However, looking at the drawings, Takebe has to admit that they have the air of being correct. So, he permits Aisa to supervise the construction of the small 17-sided shrine building as a puzzle to be presented to someone smart enough to understand it in the future. Touma realizes that this mysterious girl had proved the existence of i, and imaginary numbers. Unfortunately, the order to bulldoze the site to make room for the TV drama museum can't be rescinded, and Umitsugu realizes too late just how important this building is.
Science? Yeah, we got your science here. Boxes of it!
Comments: The first story is a pretty standard closed-room mystery, and Motohiro is starting to recycle his plot devices and character designs now. One point of interest is that Kuse's name is made up of the characters for "old story", "opportunity" and "dream", which all make up parts of his personality. The second story is incredibly educational while still being entertaining. I hadn't heard anything about Japanese calculus (wasan) before, but a few of the discoveries pre-date those in the west by up to 10 years. However, with the introduction of western science in the Meiji era (1860's), wasan slipped into disuse. I find it a fascinating concept. This volume is highly recommended to anyone that likes math or the history of Japanese science. What bugs me, though, is that there's no sangaku tablets in Kagoshima. The closest known specimens are in Nagasaki, which is too far away to visit cheaply.


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Recently I went to an Augusta hospital at 5:30 a.m. to have a relatively simple procedure of a stent inserted into the main artery of my right leg. I'm sure the doctor has performed the procedure hundreds of times. They finally called me at 6 a.m. to be "prepared" for the procedure to be performed in the cath lab. I laid there until 8 a.m. and finally got wheeled in.
I was again "prepared" by the cath lab staff and laid on a hard slab until the doctor arrived at 8:30 a.m. He performed the stent insertion successfully, and I was then wheeled to a recovery room where I had to stay virtually motionless for a minimum of two hours to ensure the bleeding at the point of insertion had stopped.
At 2 p.m. the recovery nurses sent me home.
Actual hospital involvement was from 6 a.m. to 2 p.m. -- eight hours. I'm on Medicare with a Blue Cross/Blue Shield secondary. The bill from the hospital: $68,170.80! Unbelievable! That's about $8,500 an hour, of which five hours was doing nothing but lying in bed.
Is this what's ruining Medicare? If I wasn't on Medicare, would the bill still be over $68,000? If so, I'd be broke!
Hospitals are ruining medical costs with extreme overcharging, especially for Medicare patients. If they continue with these enormous charges, I pity the millions of patients who are not on Medicare or other insurance coverage and have to pay the full amount of the hospital's charge. No wonder the country is broke!
The medical world lacks the ingredients that make successful private businesses thrive -- that is, competition and honesty. I'm well aware that medical facilities have very large expenses for equipment, people and facilities. But I for one am very concerned about the future!
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The white driver from Tennessee was 25 miles over the limit. The black Mississippi State Trooper gave him a ticket. Then came an encounter that left stereotypes shattered and two lives altered.
"How are you doing in light of all the senseless killing around the country?" said driver Mike Powers after being pulled over on Wednesday, September 2nd "Are you OK? Are the officers in Mississippi OK?'
He explained his motives.
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"This man doesn't know if he's going to make it home at night," Powers said. "He doesn't know the type of evil he's going to be confronted with."
"Things are tough, but we're hanging in there and just trying to do the right thing and keep people safe…but it's scary," Trooper Jason Ales responded.
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"With all that is going on and for him to say he was praying for us and pulling for us and behind us and there are people who still love law enforcement that threw me for a loop," said Ales, noting that many drivers stopped for speeding would have been swearing a police. "Instead he's asking me about my safety and then out of his kindness wanted to give me a gift because he was thinking of us. … I couldn't give him a ticket after he gave me this kindness I told him I'm going to go back to my car and void out the ticket right now. … I almost teared right up right there."
Powers then gave Ales a bracelet, heavy with Christian symbolism including pictures of Jesus. Powers said he shares those bracelets with friends and family who need extra protection.
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Ales took the gift seriously.
"I placed the bracelet by the camera on the dash and I can see the Christian like figures and be reminded of his kindness and the reason why we are here on Earth to begin with," Ales said.
Powers posted his summary of the incident on Facebook, because he thought a cynical, divided world needed a higher truth.
"I think it's important that humans do good things for each other regardless of their race or religion, and I wanted to give credit to God," Powers said. "There's a lot of negative stuff that can shake someone's faith but it only takes one act of goodness to fix it."
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Ales was in a "state of shock," when he saw that the story had become a Facebook sensation. He knows that sharing this message is important.
"With all this going on with police officers getting killed and everything else this should happen all the time. We aren't just out here writing tickets all day. We are here to protect and serve. There is a lot more we can and should do," Ales said. "This should happen way more often for law enforcement and also we should all love one another more. Everybody should be more kind. Not just the public in dealing with officers or officers dealing with the public but people in general can be more kind and stop all the negativity."
Power's took his kindness a step further, and with the $200 he didn't spend on the fine, he donated to the Palmer Home For Children in Mississippi.
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5 Areas to Install CCTV In Your Home
Installing CCTV networking in your home can keep your home, personal items and, most importantly, family safe. And with the technology that CCTV network now offers, these types of systems can be installed in the average persons home, without a huge time or financial requirement. But before you go overboard and start putting CCTV everywhere in your house, here are the five best places to consider to keep your home secure.
Front Porch
The front porch is the main entrance way that leads to your home. Whether it's girl scouts selling cookies or family coming over for the holidays, it's important to have a CCTV on your front porch. Having a camera on your front porch will also deter potential dangerous from even coming to your home, especially if they can see it from the sidewalk. And since technology now can show you who is on the other end of a CCTV camera, having one at your front porch will show you who is knocking before they even come to the door.
Back Yard
In the event that a criminal or other hazard decides they want to infiltrate your home, it's unlikely that they'll do so from the front if they see a CCTV camera. Instead, they might try and go around back. That is why your second place to install a CCTV camera should be near your largest entrance in the back of your home. Whether it's a sliding door or a large window, having a CCTV camera will get all of the traffic that approaches this entrance. And if potential criminals see both cameras on the front and back of your house, that will hopefully be enough all together to send them away.
Main Entranceway
There is nothing worse than being in bed and feeling as if you hear something downstairs in your home. You can either get up and go see, or you can try and fall asleep with the fear of wondering what the sound was. But if you have a CCTV camera in the main entranceway of your home, you can also just check the monitor feed to see what is going on. See Ademco Singapore CCTV company helps setup monitors throughout the home, so you can view the most high-traffic areas in your house.
Master Bedroom
It's likely that you have a lot of nice stuff in your master bedroom. From expensive jewelry and clothing, to irreplaceable family items and bank account information, and everything in between, master bedrooms are a prime target for those looking to harm you with their criminal activities. Therefore, putting a CCTV camera in your bedroom is a diligent effort to try and detract this type of activity.
Children's Room
Lastly, if you have a newborn child, baby monitors aren't enough in terms of protection anymore. Instead, having a CCTV overlooking the crib will show you exactly what's going on with the baby. This will let you know if they are just crying to get noise or if something is seriously wrong with them. In either case, you can check the monitor and decide what you should do.
There are a variety of places to have CCTV in your home, each with their own viable reason as to why. But more than anything, these five areas are the most beneficial to keeping your family safe.
4 Tips for Buying a Child Bicycle Seat
Getting a child bicycle seat is a great way to experience the joys of cycling and spend time outside with one's child. It also a fantastic way to get children enthusiastic about cycling at a young age. When shopping for a child's bicycle seat, however, one may not know what to look for. Remember that toddlers must be able to fully support their head and sit up on their own before joining an adult on a bike ride. Many states in the U.S. actually have laws that only children over one year old can ride in a bike seat as well. For those with children that fit these specifications, then here are some tips for buying a child bicycle seat.
Check the Fit
When shopping for a child bicycle seat, it is suggested that one brings their child with to be able to check each seat's unique fit. Bike shops should be able to mount the child bicycle seats one is interested in to bikes in the showroom. This will allow customers to set the child into the seat and make sure they fit in safely and comfortably. Also make sure to read the labels on the box to check the dimension and weight rating of the seat. Most carriers can hold children that weigh up to 40 pounds.
Practice Loading and Unloading
While checking the fit, one should also make sure that it is comfortable to load and unload the child. Remember that one must stabilize the bike while both putting the child in and taking the child out of the seat. Don't worry, this may take some practice. Try doing this a few times in the store before purchasing the seat to make sure it is comfortable and easy to do with each particular seat.
Look for a Safe Harness
The most important factor to consider when shopping for a child bicycle seat is the safety harness. In a bike-mounted seat, the child is high off the of the ground and moving at a very quick speed. So when the rider needs to brake suddenly or gets into an accident, it is important that the child remains securely fastened to the seat. Look for seat models with a five-point harness and adjustable straps that are both easy to use and fit snugly on the child.
Find Something Comfortable
Since the child rides directly over the bike's rear axle, the ride will feel much more bumpy for them than the parent. So make sure the seat provides enough cushioning to make it comfortable for the child.
Attaching a child bike seat to one's bike will make for a great experience between parent and child. Remember that children must wear helmets while riding in a bike seat. Following each of these tips, however, will ensure that one finds a safe bicycle seat for their child. To find high-quality and safe bicycle seats for children, go to USJCycles.com. One can also see more accessories here.
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Types of GPS Trackers for Kids
Today, parents are raising their children in a world that cannot guarantee their safety. Even something simple like walking to the school bus stop or going to run a quick errand to the grocery store leaves a chance for the child to get lost or be abducted. This is why different types of GPS trackers for kids are necessary today. With a GPS tracker for kids, parents have a better means of security for their children as well as peace of mind.
A GPS, Global Positioning System, is a personal tracking device that can be used for children. The GPS tracking system operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Because of its dependability, many GPS tracking systems are used today as a means of security and safety for children.
The GPS tracking systems used for children are lightweight, small and unobtrusive. They are attached to his or her shoes, clothing or backpack. Some GPS models are worn on the wrist just like a bracelet or wristband. The child's whereabouts is tracked by signals at regular intervals and processed by GPS receivers. The results will calculate the exact location of the child. There are several companies that can track your child. These companies are licensed and prepared to carry out this type of service. Normally, there is a monthly fee to provide this service. The accuracy of the device is within just a few yards of the child's actual location.
Variations are available for the tracking system. Some systems offer unlimited tracking if a person feels their child is at risk, or they can opt to have limited tracking monthly, so the parent can ensure that the child is where they are supposed to be at a certain time. The tracking information is retrievable by software installed on a personal computer, on the Internet or by mobile phone.
The use of a GPS system for kids is not to make them discount the value of their privacy, but to keep them safe and protect them. A child may be the most intelligent child in the world, but protecting them is never a bad idea.


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Selena poses for awkward photo with her frenemy
Justin Bieber and Orlando Bloom came to blows when a feud surrounding their ladies came to a head.
Orlando was said not to be Justin's biggest fan after he reportedly flirted with his now ex-wife, Miranda Kerr. Justin was then faced with rumours that his then and now current girlfriend, Selena Gomez, was romantically linked to Orlando.
The entire situation came to a head in Ibiza back in July when a video surfaced showing Orlando swing for Justin with people intervening before things got ugly.
So what about the ladies involved in the lads feud?
Surely neither Selena nor Miranda were too impressed by the rumours of their significant others, but of course us ladies don't come to blows – we pose with one another and smile sweetly for the cameras!
Which is exactly what Selena and Miranda did last night when they encountered one another during Paris Fashion Week last night.
Justin, who is said to be trying to avoid Miranda, skipped the event and instead went for dinner with Kendall Jenner, another of Selena's supposed frenemies.
At an event held by CR Fashion Book Justin stuck close to the Jenner/Kardashian clan while his girlfriend mingled elsewhere, according to reports.
Selena and Justin JUST got back together – could they be on the rocks again?!
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When I'm planning a trip I try to learn as much as I can about the destination country before hand. Naturally this prep work includes a lot of reading; both fiction and non fiction.
I'm in the early planning stages (actually more in the wishfull thinking stage) of a trip to Spain focusing in the Barcelona area. I have been in Spain before but I have never put together a Reading List for this country and would love to start one.
I love historical fiction, art history, light politics, travelogues based on food and wine, etc. Anything that brings the country to life. I would greatly appreciate reading suggestions.
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When I'm planning a trip I try to learn as much as I can about the destination country before hand. Naturally this prep work includes a lot of reading; both fiction and non fiction.
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My shout would be Talers of the Alhambra by Washington Irving. Happy reading!
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Shadow of the Wind by Carlos Ruiz Zafon
Barcelona by Robert Hughes
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Barcelona by Robert Hughes. It is a witty and intelligent look at Catalan history and of its art and architecture.
Discovering Spain: An Uncommon Guide (New, Updated Edition)
by Penelope Casas even though it has not been updated in over 15 years. She knows her Spanish cooking.
Platero Y Yo (Platero and I). Juan Ramón Jiménez won the Nobel for Literature. It is a simple story told in ornate prose. It is one of those children/adult books.
For a darker look at the Spanish soul try The Family of Pascual Duarte by Camilo Jose Cela.
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The Dogs of God by James Reston, Jr. http://www.amazon.com/Dogs-God-Columbus-Inquisition-Defeat/dp/1400031915/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1330962245&sr=1-1
Nonfiction about the Spanish Inquisition and the war against the moors. It is an excellent read and really brings that era to life.
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The Life and Death of a Spanish Town by Elliot Paul is about the civil war in Ibiza. Hard to imagine today.
Homage to Catalonia by George Orwell is also about the civil war.
Neither book is pro Franco.
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Thanks to all! Excellent suggestions, just what I was looking for.
Adu, I'm Puertorican and Spanish is my first language, I had to read 'Platero y Yo' sometime in grade school and remember liking it very much. I'll definitely dig it out and reread. Thanks for the memory!
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James Michener's Iberia.
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A Load of Bull - An Englishman's Adventures in Madrid by Tim Parfitt.
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My father-in-law was born in Galicia and one of my sister-in-law was puertorriqueña (Bayamón) and neither one of them knew what the other was saying.
I respectfully disagree with the recommendation of Michener's Iberia. It makes the most exciting people and places dull. And his predictions about Spain's future were entirely inaccurate.
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Hola Marigross, long time no see!! Coincidentally, I'm leaving for PR tomorrow to visit my family.
Want to echo Bedar's suggestion of "Iberia"
I also like "The Collected Traveler, Northern Spain", an anthology of articles/ writings about that area (but it might not include Barcelona).
PS:I also had to read Platero Y Yo when going to school in PR, can't recall what grade though. It was sweet.
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Marigross, For an excellent overview of modern Spanish history/culture and the reverberations from its bloody Civil War in the 1930s, I suggest reading THE GHOSTS OF SPAIN – Travels Through Spain and Its Silent Past by Giles Tremlett.
Not a pretty story in parts, but provides insight into the uniqueness of Spain…
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Homage to Catalonia by George Orwell (about Spanish Civil War from Orwell's point of view as a journalist living in Barcelona)
A Late Dinner by Paul Richardson (on food in Spain)
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Once again, thanks for the great rec's!
Any historical fiction?
Hi Cruise! It's been a while, way too long!
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Any historical fiction?
For Whom The Bell Tolls
Death in the Afternoon (non-fiction)
If you can get past Hemingway's macho bs.
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Voices of the Old Sea by norman lewis
As I Walked Out One Midsummer Morning--Laurie Lee
mysteries by Arturo Perez-Reverte (some historical fiction)
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Driving Over Lemons by Chris Stewart
here are some old threads with more suggestions (I knew I had answered this question before)
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<Any historical fiction?>
Jaume Cabrés materpiece Las Voces del Pamano has strangely enough not been translated to English, but that's no problem for you. Won the Catalan critics prize in 2005 and the German translation alone has sold 450 000 copies. A dramatic family story of interwowen tales from different epochs of post Civil war Catalan history up to our days. The "Ghosts of Spain" (Tremlett, mentioned above) theme is very much present.
I can also recommend Cees Nooteboom's "Roads to Santiago", which has very little to do with the actual famous pilgrimage. Some twenty-five wonderful essays about different parts of Spain (and history/culture) off the beaten track: http://www.amazon.com/Roads-Santiago-Cees-Nooteboom/dp/0156011581
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Malaga Passion India by Javier Moro
This is about a Spanish girl from Malaga who is swept off her feet by an Indian Raj. This story is a TRUE story and an amazing read. One of those couldn't put it down books. Wonderful descriptions of the Indian landscapes and regal finery she becomes accustomed to. Anita Delgado is chosen by the Rajah of Kapurthala to be his wife and moves over to India. Expat life to the extreme. Some photos are included in the centre of book so you get a real feel for the time and the setting.
Barcelona The Shadow of the Wind by Carlos Ruiz Zafon
Set in Barcelona, after the civil war, the city is under Franco´s regime, a dramatic backdrop for the story, a carefully woven tale with intrigue, mystery and romance throughout it 544 pages. It´s a huge tome, but don´t let that put your off, from the first page you will be hooked. The gothic scenery of Barcelona´s winding shadowy streets in the story are beautifully described. Having lived for over 9 years in Barcelona I know the city well. My favourite spot in the old part of city is the Square which appears in a scene of the book, Plaza San Felip Neri. The magic of Ruiz Zafon´s novel is at any time, the reader can visit Barcelona and retrace the steps of Daniel Sampere, the main character in the story. The eloquent descriptive style brings to life the winding labyrinthine streets of the Barri Gotic of Barcelona. For Spain lovers this really is a must read!
Madrid The Seamstress by Maria Dueñas
This novel about a young women who is swept off her feet by a handsome man in her hometown Madrid, but he turns out not as wonderful as she first thought, the tale begins in Madrid but has many twists and turns leading us to Tetuan, Morocco. She ends up in Morocco alone and penniless all of a sudden, the war is raging in Madrid preventing her return. There are many interesting characters in the book providing depth and richness to the novel. As well as the trails and tribulations that the protagonist experiences personally, the political situation in Spain at the time provides a dramatic backdrop to this captivating novel. (btw the Spanish title Entre Costuras) We are taken through streets of Tangiers, Tetuan, Lisbon and Madrid with wonderful descriptions, the destroyed and desolate city of Madrid is also a feature towards the end of the book. The novel has romance, mystery and intrigue as well as historic references to some of the key characters in Spain at the time.
Granada Driving over lemons by Chris Stewart
Set in the area close to Orgiva in Granada province, we learn how the multi talented Chris Stewart turns a rundown farmhouse into his family home and how he manages to negotiate with the locals. This gives a real idea of how rural life in Andalucía really is and makes you laugh out loud in places. I really could relate to some of his anecdotes. There are two others books, Parrot in a Pepper tree and The Almond blossom Appreciation society if one isn´t enough.
Granada City of my Dreams by Lorenzo Bohme a book to take you around the lesser known streets and corners of the city of Granada. Just like being guided by a well-informed local. Illustrated with hand drawings. A fascinating read.
Granada South of Granada by Gerard Brenan written in 1957 the feel of rural Andalusia still rings true today, years on, the descriptions of the people, the landscapes hardly have changed. A wonderful read with clear prose to transport you the white villages of the Alpujarra.
Learning Spanish for Children. I bought my niece & nephew the great books from Jajaja books for Christmas, they are in english with keywords in Spanish added in. Lucy and Lucia – Play hide and seek and also Phillip and Felipe – Become best amigos! They make Spanish words begin to be familiar.
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Wrong side of the country, but it's one of the best books I've read: The Fencing Master by Arturo Perez-Reverte.
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Thank you all, Fodorites never fail to deliver.
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This is a great thread.
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Isabel of Castile
Anything by Penelope Casas
The Basque History of the World, Mark Kurlansky
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I do not think anyone mentioned Everything But The Squeal
A very funny account about eating pig in Galicia. Yes another across the country book/
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Seeing as you speak Spanish, I would recommend La catedral del mar, by Ildefonso Falcones (I don't know wheter it's been translated to English). It's set in Barcelona in the 14th century, when a group Of fishermen decide to join their efforts to build a church (Santa Maria de la Mar, which does actually exist. )
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I received a (huge) box from Amazon with a lot of the recommendations made here. They all look amazing!
I have finished skimming through 'Discovering Spain: An Uncommon Guide' and it is really a wonderful balance between history and guide. It reads almost like a trip report written by an erudite friend. Thanks for the recommendation.
I also ordered 'The Back Roads of Spain'. WOW! It messed up my entire plan as I want to do all of the drives, what a wonderful book.
I'm also reading (Kindle on my phone) Sultana by Lisa J. Yarde, set on 13th Century Moorish Granada. Not bad but more suitable to beach reading (a.k.a. chick lit) than recreating the historical moment.
I'm having selection anxiety trying to decide what to read next! I'll keep reporting as I read through my (humongous) book pile.
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Just picked up "The Spanish Holocaust - Inquisition and Extermination in Twentieth-Century Spain" by Paul Preston. It's about the cause and course of the Spanish Civil War. It might be interesting to some.
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For a different perspective, I might be tempted to get Claudia Roden's The Food of Spain. I don't have this one, but her other work is great and could help connect to the food & cultural aspects of your reading. Enjoy!
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"Homage to Catalonia", George Orwell's first person account of his experience as a militia member during the Spanish Civil War. It's a fairly quick read but a great perspective of the war.
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"The South" by Colm Tóibín:
If you want some light reading, try the (also) humerous detective stories of Teresa Solana. Located in Barcelona, the whodunnits also have quite a bit local atmosphere.
And since Spanish is your first language, it should be easy for you to understand it in Catalan if you want.
If you want to go shopping for books when there, the FNAC at Pl. Catalunya and the several outlets of Casa del Llibre should keep you busy.
Or "La Central del Raval" www.lacentral.com
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"Del Miño al Bidasoa" by Camilo José Cela; a most enjoyable book, about traveling, characters and friendship; not to be missed, really.
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I loved 'Discovering Spain: An Uncommon Guide' by Penelope Casas so much that I ordered some of her other books. Her cookbook 'The Foods and Wines of Spain' is wonderful. Even her 'Pan de Pueblo' recipe came out great (and I'm not a great baker!).
I also finished reading 'La Catedral del Mar' and absolutely loved it. What a wonderful overview of medeival Barcelona! Somewhat similar to (an abbreviated) 'Pillars of the Earth'.
I'm now reading 'Barcelona' and enjoying it very much. Next in line is 'The Shadow of the Wind'.
Once again, thanks to all for the wonderful recommendations.
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The Story of Ferdinand-Munro Leaf
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Mario Vargas Llosa: The Bad Girl. In Spanish its title: Travesuras de la niña mala.
Only a small portion of the novel takes place in Madrid but its a wonderful read.
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"The Story of Spain" by Mark Williams. Very readable, balanced history of Spain.
"Death of a Nationalist" by Rebecca Pawel, takes place during the Spanish Civil War. Gives a flavor of the bitter conflict, with a love story as the basis.
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Checkout my blog and you can get some good ideas from my last post "What is it about Spain and Foreign writers"
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Let me start by saying that I have a prejudice against blogs that accept advertsing in the guise of personal expression and yours is no exception. It is easy to create a vanity or commercial website where the insights are small and the pictures are photoshopped.
Your assessment of writers is simplistic and ignores the culture and characteristics that are form and substance of these writers. And oddly enough completely disregards Spanish writers. And many countries "inspire" writers and artists of other nations. Additionally I adhere to the Chuck Close's admonition that inspiration is for amateurs.
And finally if you want to inspire others, you cannot entitle a photo of books "Books."
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Aduchamp1.Thanks for the harsh criticism of my blog. I take your point about blogs that accept advertising but I am not in agreement about your opinion about the posting.Firstly I have lived in Spain for over 22 years,all my subject matter on this blog is about Spain.Not one photo is photoshopped.Every single one has been taken by me and only me!This post is about why Foreign writers write about Spain,it in no way means that other countries dont inspire writers or that there are not amazing Spanish writers.Cant understand why you think I dont like Spanish writers.As the title implies it is a particular subject matter:why Spain is inspiration for foreign writers.As for small insights on Spain,well you can have that opinion .It is my humble vision and nothing more.I just thought that these writers might be of interest especially Gerald Brenan who is truly an amazing writer and observer on a period of Spain that not many Spaniards or foreigners wrote much of note.If my contribution is not valid then I apologise.
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Yes, the information within the blog would be greatly appreciated, but when there is a profit motive invovled, the level of criticism is elevated. And not permitted by Fodor's.
There are a number of posters who have business interests in Spain but separate that from the information they provide. (I do not. I simply have relatives in Spain and have spent a great deal of time there.)
And please, you must do better than titling a photo of books, "books" and if you truly appreciate some author, at least provide a quote.
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I have never directly solicited business,only given info.,advice or opinions and really believe my blog to be an honest observation of Spain and all things Spanish. If you feel it is not interesting to your forum I wont put any more links to the blog.I have no desire to offend anyone or break rules.If you give me a title for the "books" photo I will happily put your choice in. Up until now I have thoroughly enjoyed reading and participating in threads...Spain is my home and my life.
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Marigross, glad you enjoyed 'La catedral del Mar'.
If you are into detective novels, Alicia Giménez Bartlett has a series, starring Petra Delicado, which is great. It's set in Barcelona, and apart from the mystery it's got lots deatail about real life in tje city.
The books are:
Ritos de muerte (1996, Grijalbo-Mondadori)
Día de perros (1997, Grijalbo-Mondadori)
Mensajeros de la oscuridad (1999, Plaza & Janés)
Muertos de papel (2000, Plaza & Janés)
Serpientes en el paraíso (2002, Planeta)
Un barco cargado de arroz (2004, Planeta)
Nido vacío (2007, Planeta)
El silencio de los claustros (2009, Destino)
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I hope you continue to enjoy and participate on these boards, as a civilian. The more experienced people, the better. And while there are some who know Valencia well, I do not think I ever seen any one ask about Teruel.
I am but one poster, but I hope you stick around.
As for a caption for your books photo, "The Secrets of Spain: Distant and Near" or "Books as diverse and different as Spain itself." But I will understand completely if you hate them.
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marigross, while we leave the boys squabbling about a caption for a photo, can i suggest a book by the son of Robert Graves about the typical spanish snack of olive oil and tomato on bread?
who knew that you could write a whole book on that subject but he did and it's very good.
it's called "Bread and Oil: Majorcan Culture's Last Stand" by Tomas Graves
there is also i see a book by HV Morton on spain, but I've never seen it so I can't tell you if it's worth reading. Despite his somewhat antiquated style I have enjoyed his books on Italy so it might be worthwhile.
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I have chosen your second caption which I think is better than mine(not hard admittedly).If you are ever in Valencia let me know and I would be more than happy to show you some of the things most tourists dont get to see.
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All, thanks for the recs!
Cehegin, what would you recommend off-the-beaten-path in Valencia? I will be in town for 4 days in October.
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Thank you. Valencia is the one of the few areas of Sapin we have not visited.
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Valencia is the one of the few areas of Sapin we have not visited.>>
a little visited corner of europe, I fear.
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Marigross:Typical things.centre of Valencia,cathedral(a must a great goya painting in the cathedral museum),Barrio Carmen,Serrano Towers,Central market(a must)Museum of Arts and Science(spectacular architecture,Museum of Fine Arts,Fallero Museum ,then the port and beach area in Malvarrosa(La Pepica restaurant for paellas).Alot of tourists go to La Albufuera for a boat trip and paella near the lake but depends on what you like.
A bit different:Two Museums not that visited but really worth a visit: Baños de Almirante(arabic baths) and Museo de la Cuidad(nice museum with alot of history and art).
You must try besidesthe typical Paella, Arroz a Banda and/or Arroz al Horno which are also great rice dishes.Also try Leche Merengado and Horchata(made from tigernuts) both summer drinks.Sweet and different.Typical place(this is in the centre and common place for tourists but is good(Cafeteria Santa Catalina)
Nice restaurant,in the centre, spanish and used by locals.Abadia d'Espi..http://www.abadiadespi.com/if you want more recommendations let me know there are loads of good restaurants some of the least touristy are outside of the centre.eg Bodeguita de Maria.
Young,new cool,arty,lively quarter is Ruzafa(also has a small food market and on Tues a street market).It's south of the centre of the city.Soem good bars and restaurants.
Barrio Carmen is the old quarter(nr.cathedral) with lots of bars/restaurants and lots of people go there at the weekend.Has sme amazing street/graffiti art.
Daytrips to interior Valencia..it has a lovely interior and worth a one day trip to:
-if you like nature,Chulilla...river walk ,pretty mountain village.Need a car.
Highly recommend daytrip to Xativa,hometown of the Borgia popes and origin of paper in Europe.Steeped in history,great castle,nice restaurants etc.If you have a car you could combine with visit to winery nr Fontanares.You can also get a train to xativa from centre of valencia.
Or you could visit Requena(wineries,caves and reaturants).If you want more info on day trips especially Xativa you can contact me on [email protected]
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Hi, try The Killer by Jack Elgos. Set in Ireland, UK, Spain.
Fantastic read, and it's a freeby for the next 5 days at Amazon.
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Valencia is the one of the few areas of Sapin we have not visited.>>
a little visited corner of europe, I fear.
Yes, it is the sister country Tapin. And one where they do not have maple syrup because they leave sap in.
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Thanks to all!
Cehegin (and all!), I already had Xativa in my radar and will be spending a night there. I have posted my proposed itinerary, any recs or tweaks would be greately appreciated:
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| Elliot Spencer 89 chapter 1 . 7/19
this was absolutely amazing! Just so you know though, you misspelled PTSD and instead put PSTD. I loved your story!
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| medicgirl chapter 1 . 9/15/2010
Awesome fic! I like reading about Eliot's background and seeing him crack just a tiny bit and still be in character. Very nicely done!
| Mystikwriter chapter 1 . 7/13/2010
Loved it! I've always been a fan of Eliot (He is so my favorite) and its hard not to love the way he interacts with Hardison.
| pdljmpr6 chapter 1 . 2/26/2010
Damn. Wow. Okay. I just...just reread any of the other reviews I've sent you. IE: amazing...blah blah blah...in character, great dialgue blah blah Eliot is damn sexy blah
But the way you managed to make Eliot vulnerable, without him actually being vulnerable...amazing. Great job.
...going straight to my favorites...blah blah...
| emptyword chapter 1 . 2/2/2010
Oh, I love this one! Excellent, excellent premise for a story or character study and really well-executed. I like Hardison starting off with the realization that sticking around a group of deranged geniuses has helped with his perception; what else would after all? But more than that, it's a slight suggestion of how close the group of them have gotten, how much like family they've become despite everything.
The series, from what I've seen thus far (up to episode 10 of season 1), tends to gloss moments of character background with a comedic, even silly tint - some of it is just so uproariously, deliberately ridiculous. But when you stop and think about what has just been revealed, these characters have gone through some truly traumatic life events. Perfect for excavating. :D
BTW, you've got a couple typos in here. "Would of" instead of "would have", "mussel" instead of "muscle", "buss" instead of "bus", etc. I tried really hard to envision Eliot as a mussel, I'll tell you, and it wasn't working very well. Beyond giving me stitches in the sides. :)
| kausingkayn chapter 1 . 11/2/2009
Great idea, horrible spelling.
| Meatball42 chapter 1 . 6/29/2009
Very interesting, really goes deep into the issues that the show doesn't touch upon. Public tv can't really go into the depth that's assumed by the character's backstory. Well written, and the details overshadow the few grammatical errors. Great story, overall.
| Abi2 chapter 1 . 3/21/2009
Oh, well handled. I like very much :)


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Two Favorite Ways to Eat ItMy favorite ways to eat it Avocado sashimi: Dip thin slices in soy sauce mixed with a little wasabi (green horse radish). Tastes best eaten with chopsticks. Avocado mashed up with pesto. Eat on french bread. It's hao che. Yummy
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No, I Love AvocadoWhen I was a kid, they were 10 for $1 at the grocery store. I used to cut them in half like the logo here, get out the seed, sprinkle a little salt on the meat, and maybe a dribble of lemon juice, and eat them with a spoon right out of the skin. I could eat three or four...
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Dear God, ...Please bless the world (especially me) with more of this wonderful fruit. Oh and peace and stuff. But most importantly avocados. Maybe they could bring peace. Kthx. Amen
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GuacWell I think the name of the group pretty much speaks for itself. I like avocados. Why did I join this silly group? Because I'm eating guacamole now. That's honestly the only reason. I have no deep connection to the food. It's just good.
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I Think Everyone Should Swap Margarine For AvocadoAvocados are the best source of vitamin b and rich in natural oils that are better for your skin and blood fats etc... Avocoado tastes so nice in salads and on baked potatoes or I just some of some crackers with a cup-a soup... you can do more than you think with avocado...
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Commercialdoes anyone else hate the stupid commercial about avocados made by subway? its like they barely discovered it. AVOCADOS HAVE BEEN HERE FOREVER, and they deserve so much better. im hungry...im gonna go eat an avocado...
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Creamy Goodness...mmm.......so yummy! i bought 2 perfect avocados yesterday and made super yummy guacamole. i think i might have some more now, come to think of it.
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GRRRWhy can't I find any good avacadoes lately? I'm in Oregon and for the last year, I have not been able to find any good ones, I've been forced to settle for store bought guacamole which is way more expensive and not as good as the stuff I make! plus I don't always want...
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I Am Looking For Avocado Skin Care ProductsI have an avocado facial oil but I am after a company that do a cleanser, toner and mask as well. please post any you know of below.
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Mmmmm.....a nearly perfect fruit.....cool and creamy and full of goodness. And they go so well with lots of other foods. I like them sliced in a salad, as guacamole dressing or dip, spread on a sandwich instead of mayo, avacado and watermelon salad, mmmm.....now I'm hungry...
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Plain Is Fine With MeMy daughter and I often eat it plain with a spoon. It taste great with rice and curry chicken. On a sandwich with tomato and ranch dressing(my fav) or just about anything.
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Hey it's a not a pleasant taste to most peoplebut I cherish such a fruit like this.
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If There Was An Avocado Flavored Gum I Would Chew ItI don't know why, it is still a mystery to me, but somewhere along the way in the sixteen years I have been alive I have fallen in love with avocados. I don't know what it is about them, but I do know that whatever it is..I like it, a lot.
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I published my first hub in January 2010. I didn't get serious till April. I just missed out on my $150 payout so should get it at the end of the month.
I got one after six months but I think it was a fluke since almost 40% of the amount I earn during December. The second one arrived after another six months, which I think is more reasonable for me.
It took 12 months, and now I seem to be hitting payout every other month. Working towards hitting it every month, but that may take some time!
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Police are investigating after two men armed with hammers stole cash in a village post office robbery in Gwynedd.
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One man has been arrested and police are hunting a second man. A quantity of cash has also been recovered.
North Wales Police appealed for witnesses to call 101 or call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
Police say the robbers left the scene in a black Vauxhall Corsa, heading towards Penygroes and was later found abandoned in an area known locally as the west end.
"I would like to hear from anyone who was in the vicinity of the post office in the time leading up to the robbery when two men carrying sledgehammers carried out the office and left with a quantity of cash," said Det Chief Insp Andy Roberts.
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A 29-year-old local man arrested a short time after the incident remains in custody.
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A 31-year-old local woman also arrested on Wednesday in connection with the robbery has been released on bail to return to a police station later this month.
DCI Williams added: "Offences of this nature are fortunately rare and although no one was threatened or injured the incident has left staff in the post office shaken and distressed.
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