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Let us not forget the War of 1812, spurred on in part by trade restrictions resulting from Britain warring with France. To celebrate its bicentennial, head to New London for OpSail2012, where a fleet of international and domestic tall ships make a stop in the port as part of a national tall ships tour. Led by America's Coast Guard Barque Eagle, the ships are welcomed with a ceremony in Niantic Bay on July 6 (noon-10 p.m.), after which they'll leave for New London Harbor in a Parade of Sail on the morning of July 7, and be visitable at State Pier, City Pier and Fort Trumbull State Park in New London from July 7-9. Live music, eats, events for the family, a sail boat race and fireworks (Saturday night) are more reasons to venture on down.
July 6, noon-10 p.m., Niantic Bay, East Lyme; July 7, 9 a.m.-10 p.m., July 8, 9 a.m.-9 p.m. and July 9, 9 a.m.-noon, Fort Trumbull State Park, New London. See opsail2012ct.org for a full schedule and more info.
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Albert Menkveld is Professor of Finance at VU University Amsterdam and Research Fellow at TI-Duisenberg School of Finance. In 2002, he received a Tinbergen PhD from Erasmus University Rotterdam. He was on visiting positions at various U.S. schools: Wharton in 2000, Stanford in 2001, and NYU in 2004-2005 and in 2008-2011.
Albert's research agenda is focused on securities trading, liquidity, asset pricing, and financial econometrics. He has published in various journals, for example, the Journal of Finance, the Journal of Financial Economics, and the Journal of Business and Economic Statistics.
In 2010 he received a five-year VIDI grant from the Netherlands Organization for Scientific Research (NWO), in 2007 the Pierson medal ('Dutch Bates Clark') from the Royal Dutch Economic Association, in 2003 a Lamfalussy scholarship from the European Central Bank, and in 2001 the Josseph de la Vega Prize from the Federation of European Exchanges.
Albert has been member of the European Finance Association (EFA) Executive Committee since 2014, Group of Economic Advisors of the European Securities and Market Authority (ESMA) since 2011, and a member of the academic council of the Autorité des Marchés Financiers ('French SEC') since 2004.


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When it became clear to Vincent Hunt, Viscount Darleigh, that if he stayed at home for the remainder of the spring he would without any doubt at all be betrothed, even married, before summer had properly settled in, he fled. He ran away from home, which was a ridiculous, somewhat lowering way of putting it when he owned the house and was almost twenty-four years old. But the simple fact was that he bolted. He took with him his valet, Martin Fisk; his traveling carriage and horses; and enough clothes and other necessary belongings to last him a month or two—or six. He really did not know how long he would stay away. He took his violin too after a moment's hesitation. His friends liked to tease him about it and affect horror every time he tucked it beneath his chin, but he thought he played it tolerably well. More important, he liked playing it. It soothed his soul, though he never confided that thought to his friends. Flavian would no doubt make a comment along the lines of its scratching the boot soles of everyone else who happened to be within earshot. The main trouble with home was that he was afflicted with too many female relatives and not enough male ones—and no assertive males. His grandmother and his mother lived with him, and his three sisters, though married with homes and families of their own, came to stay all too frequently, and often for lengthy spells. Hardly a month went by without at least one of them being in residence for a few days or a week or more. His brothers-in-law, when they came with their wives—which was not every time—tactfully held themselves aloof from Vincent's affairs and allowed their womenfolk to rule his life, even though it was worthy of note that none of them allowed their wives to rule theirs. It all would have been understandable, even under ordinary circumstances, Vincent supposed grudgingly. He was, after all, everyone's only grandson or only son or only brother—and younger brother at that—and as such was fair game to be protected and cosseted and worried over and planned for. He had inherited his title and fortune just four years ago, at the age of nineteen, from an uncle who had been robust and only forty-six years old when he died and who had had a son as sturdy and fit as he. They had both died violently. Life was a fragile business and so was the inheritance, Vincent's female relatives were fond of observing. It behooved him, therefore, to fill his nursery with an heir and a number of spares as soon as was humanly possible. It was irrelevant that he was still very young and would not even have begun to think of matrimony yet, left to himself. His family knew all they cared to know about living in genteel poverty. His were not ordinary circumstances, however, and as a result, his relatives clucked about him like a flock of mother hens all intent upon nurturing the same frail chick while somehow avoiding smothering it. His mother had moved to Middlebury Park in Gloucestershire even before he did. She had got it ready for him. His maternal grandmother had let the lease expire on her house in Bath and joined his mother there. And after he moved in, three years ago, his sisters began to find Middlebury the most fascinating place on earth to be. And Vincent need not worry about their husbands feeling neglected, they had collectively assured him. Their husbands understood. The word was always spoken with something like hushed reverence. In fact, most of what they all said to him was spoken in much the same manner, as though he were some sort of precious but mentally deficient child. This year they had begun to talk pointedly about marriage. His marriage, that was. Even apart from the succession issue, marriage would bring him comfort and companionship, they had decided, and all kinds of other assorted benefits. Marriage would enable them to relax and worry less about him. It would enable his grandmother to return to Bath, which she was missing. And it would not be at all difficult to find a lady willing and even eager to marry him. He must not imagine it would be. He was titled and wealthy, after all. And he had youth and looks and charm. There were hordes of ladies out there who would understand and actually be quite happy to marry him. They would quickly learn to love him for himself. At least, one would, the one he would choose. And they, his female relatives, would help him make that choice, of course. That went without saying, though they said it anyway. The campaign had started over Easter, when the whole family was at Middlebury, his sisters' husbands and their children included. Vincent himself had just returned from Penderris Hall in Cornwall, country seat of the Duke of Stanbrook, where he spent a few weeks of each year with his fellow members of the self-styled Survivors' Club, a group of survivors of the Napoleonic Wars, and he had been feeling a little bereft, as he always did for a while after parting from those dearest friends in the world. He had let the women talk without paying a great deal of attention or even thinking of perhaps putting his foot down. It had proved to be a mistake. Only a month after Easter his sisters and brothers-in-law and nieces and nephews had returned en masse, to be followed a day or so later by houseguests. It was still only spring and an odd time of year for a house party, when the social Season in London would be just getting into full swing. But this was not really a party, Vincent had soon discovered, for the only guests who were not also family were Mr. Geoffrey Dean, son of Grandmama's dearest friend in Bath, his wife, and their three daughters. Their two sons were away at school. Two of the daughters were still in the schoolroom—their governess had been brought with them. But the eldest, Miss Philippa Dean, was almost nineteen and had made her curtsy to the queen just a couple of weeks before and secured partners for every set at her come-out ball. She had made a very satisfactory debut indeed into polite society. But, Mrs. Dean was hasty to add while describing her daughter's triumph over tea soon after their arrival at Middlebury Park, how could they possibly have resisted the prospect of spending a quiet couple of weeks in the country with old friends? Old friends? The situation had soon become painfully clear to Vincent, though no one bothered to explain. Miss Philippa Dean was on the marriage mart to the highest bidder. She had younger sisters growing up behind her and two brothers at school who might conceivably wish to continue their studies at university. It seemed unlikely that the Deans were vastly wealthy. They had come, then, on the clear understanding that there was a husband to be had for the girl at Middlebury and that she would return to London with all the distinction of being betrothed within a month of her come-out. It would be a singular triumph, especially as she would be securing a husband who was both wealthy and titled. And who also happened to be blind. Miss Dean was exquisitely lovely, his mother reported, with blond hair and green eyes and a trim figure. Not that her looks mattered to him. She sounded like a sweet and amiable girl. She also sounded quite sensible when in conversation with everyone except Vincent himself. She often was in conversation with him during the following few days, however. Every other female in the house, with the possible exception of Vincent's three young nieces, did everything in her power to throw the two of them together and to leave them together. Even a blind man could see that. She conversed with him upon trivialities in a gentle, somewhat breathless voice, as though she were in a sickroom and the patient hung precariously between death and life. Whenever Vincent tried to steer the conversation to some meaningful topic in order to discover something of her interests and opinions and the quality of her mind, she invariably agreed wholeheartedly with everything he said, even to the point of absurdity. "I am firmly of the opinion," he said to her one afternoon when they were sitting together in the formal parterre gardens before the house despite a rather strong breeze, "that the scientific world has been in a wicked conspiracy against the masses for the past number of centuries, Miss Dean, in order to convince us that the earth is round. It is, of course, quite undeniably flat. Even a fool could see that. If one were to walk to the edge of it, one would fall off and never be heard of again. What is your opinion?" It was unkind. It was a bit mean. She was silent for several moments, while he willed her to contradict him. Or laugh at him. Or call him an idiot. Her voice was gentler than ever when she spoke. "I am quite sure you have the right of it, my lord," she said. He almost said "Balderdash!" but did not. He would not add cruelty to unkindness. He merely smiled and felt ashamed of himself and talked about the blustery wind. And then he felt the fingers of one of her hands on his sleeve, and he could smell her light floral perfume more clearly, an indication that she had leaned closer, and she spoke again—in a sweet, hurried, breathless voice. "I did not at all mind coming here, you know, Lord Darleigh," she said, "even though I have been looking forward forever to my first Season in London and do not remember ever being happier than I was on the night of my come-out ball. But I know enough about life to understand that I was taken there not just for enjoyment. Mama and Papa have explained what a wonderful opportunity this invitation is for me, as well as for my sisters and brothers. I did not mind coming, truly. Indeed, I came willingly. I understand, you see, and I will not mind one little bit." Her fingers squeezed his arm before letting it go. "You will think I am forward," she added, "though I am not usually so outspoken. I just thought you needed to know that I do not mind. For perhaps you fear I do." It was one of the most excruciatingly embarrassing moments of Vincent's life, as well as being almost insufferably infuriating. Not that she infuriated him, poor girl. But her parents did, and his mother and grandmother and sisters did. It was quite obvious to him that Miss Dean had been brought here not just as an eligible young lady whom he might get to know with the possibility on both their parts of deepening their acquaintance in the future if they liked each other. No, she had been brought here fully expecting that he would make her an offer before she left. Pressure would have been brought to bear by her parents, but she was a dutiful daughter, it seemed, and accepted her responsibility as the eldest. She would marry him even though he was blind. She very obviously did mind. He was angry with his mother and sisters for assuming that mental deficiency was one effect of blindness. He had known they wished him to marry soon. He had known that they would proceed to matchmake for him. What he had not known was that they would choose his bride without a word to him and then practically force him into accepting their choice—and in his own home, moreover. His house, in fact, was not his own home—that realization came like an epiphany. It never had been. Whose fault that was must be examined at some future date. It was tempting to blame his relatives, but . . . Well, he would have to think the whole matter over. He had a niggling suspicion, though, that if he was not master here, the fault lay with him. But for now he was in an impossible situation. He felt no spark of attraction toward Miss Dean, even though he believed he would very probably like her under different circumstances. It was clear she felt nothing for him but the obligation to marry him. He could not, though, allow both of them to be coerced into doing what neither of them wanted to do. As soon as they had returned indoors—Miss Dean took his offered arm and then proceeded to steer him along with gentle but firm intent even though he had his cane with him and knew the way perfectly well without any assistance at all—Vincent went to his private sitting room—the only place in the house where he could be assured of being alone and of being himself—and summoned Martin Fisk. "We are going," he said abruptly when his valet arrived. "Are we, sir?" Martin asked cheerfully. "And what clothes will you be needing for the occasion?" "I will need everything that will fit into the trunk I always take to Penderris," Vincent said. "You will doubtless decide for yourself what you need." A low grunt was followed by silence. "I am feeling especially stupid today," Martin said. "You had better explain." "We are going," Vincent said. "Leaving. Putting as much distance between us and Middlebury as we possibly can in order to evade pursuit. Slinking off. Running away. Taking the coward's way out." "The lady does not suit, does she?" Martin asked. Ha! Even Martin knew why the girl had been brought here. "Not as a wife," Vincent told him. "Not as my wife, anyway. Good Lord, Martin, I do not even want to marry. Not yet. And if and when I do want it, I shall choose the lady myself. Very carefully. And I shall make sure that if she says yes, it is not simply because she understands and will not mind." "Hmm," Martin said. "That is what this one said, is it?" "With the softest, gentlest sweetness," Vincent said. "She is sweet and gentle, actually. She is prepared to make a martyr of herself for the sake of her family." "And we are running away where?" Martin asked. "Anywhere on earth but here," Vincent said. "Can we leave tonight? Without anyone's knowing?" "I grew up at a smithy," Martin reminded him. "I think I could manage to attach the horses to the carriage without getting the lines hopelessly tangled up. But presumably I won't have to risk it. I suppose you will want Handry to drive us? I'll have a word with him. He knows how to keep his lips sealed. Two o'clock in the morning, shall we say? I'll come and carry your trunk out and then come back to dress you. We should be well on our way by three." "Perfect," Vincent said. They were about one mile on their way when Martin, occupying the seat opposite Vincent's in the carriage, his back to the horses, reported that it was three o'clock. Vincent refused to feel guilty—and of course was consumed by nothing but guilt. And by the conviction that he was the world's worst cad and coward, not to mention worst son and brother and grandson. And gentleman. But really, what else could he have done, short of marrying Miss Philippa Dean or publicly humiliating her? But would she not be equally humiliated to learn that he had fled? Arrghh! He chose to believe that behind any momentary humiliation she might feel would be an enormous relief. He was sure she would be relieved, poor girl. They went to the Lake District and spent three blissful weeks there. It was reputed to be one of the loveliest parts of England, though much of its beauty was lost on a blind man, of course. Not all of it, however. There were country lanes to stroll along, many of them parallel to the banks of Lake Windermere or some other, lesser lakes. There were hills to climb, some of them requiring strenuous effort—and stronger winds and more rarefied air as a reward when they climbed high. There was rain and sunshine and chill and warmth, all the wonderful variety of English weather and countryside. There was a boat ride, on which he could pull the oars himself, and horse rides—with Martin at his side but never touching him. There was even one glorious gallop across flat land, which, in Martin's careful estimation, did not hide any unexpected dips or potholes. There was birdsong and insect croaks and the bleating of sheep and the lowing of cattle to listen to. There were all the myriad smells of the countryside, most notably heather, to many of which he had been oblivious in the days when he could see. There was sitting to meditate or merely to stretch the four senses that remained to him. There were his usual strengthening, body-building exercises to be performed daily, many of them outdoors. There was peace. And ultimately there was restlessness. He had written two letters home—or, rather, Martin had done it for him—the first two days after he left, to explain that he needed some time alone and that he was perfectly safe in his valet's capable hands. He had not explained either where he was at the time or where he was going. He advised his mother not to expect him home for a month or so. He confirmed everything in the second letter and assured her that he was safe and happy and in good health. Miss Dean and her mama and papa and sisters would presumably have returned to London in time to secure her some other eligible husband before the Season was out. Vincent hoped she would find someone to fulfill the dual demands of duty and personal inclination. He sincerely hoped so, both for her sake and for the sake of his conscience. Review:"Balogh can always be depended on to deliver a beautifully written Regency romance with appealing, unusual characters, and the second in her new Survivors' Club series (after The Proposal) is no exception. Young Vincent Hunt returned from fighting Napoleon in time to inherit a title, Viscount Darleigh. Blind from war wounds, he has not enjoyed his new prosperity. His female relatives badger him to wed, but he is determined to avoid young women who pity his disability. Enter a perceptive orphan, Sophia Fry, who rescues Darleigh when her cousin tries to trap him into marriage. When her aunt and uncle retaliate by kicking her out, it is Darleigh's turn to protect her by offering a marriage of convenience. There is immediate and convincing chemistry between these two lonely souls, and well-drawn supporting characters round out the story. Future series installments promise more compellingly tormented heroes. Agent: Maria Carvainis, Maria Carvainis Agency. (Sept.)" Publishers Weekly Copyright PWxyz, LLC. All rights reserved.
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A mesmerizing story of passionate awakening and redemption, Mary Balogh's new novel unites a war hero consigned to darkness with a remarkable woman who finds her own salvation by showing him the light of love. Desperate to escape his mother's matchmaking, Vincent Hunt, Viscount Darleigh, flees to a remote country village. But even there, another marital trap is sprung. So when Miss Sophia Fry's intervention on his behalf finds her unceremoniously booted from her guardian's home, Vincent is compelled to act. He may have been blinded in battle, but he can see a solution to both their problems: marriage. At first, quiet, unassuming Sophia rejects Vincent's proposal. But when such a gloriously handsome man persuades her that he needs a wife of his own choosing as much as she needs protection from destitution, she agrees. Her alternative is too dreadful to contemplate. But how can an all-consuming fire burn from such a cold arrangement? As friendship and camaraderie lead to sweet seduction and erotic pleasure, dare they believe a bargain born of desperation might lead them both to a love destined to be? Praise for The Arrangement "Balogh understands not only the era, with all its nuances, but [also] knows her characters so thoroughly that readers are swept into her stories. There's a natural reserve—a calmness and quiet in her prose—that allows the tenderness of the romance to tug at the reader's heart. This is a beautifully rendered marriage-of-convenience love story that will win a place on keeper shelves."—RT Book Reviews (4-1/2 stars) "This sexy, touching book revisits the marriage-of-convenience plot, joining two heroic, conflicted characters who are navigating their own versions of darkness and delivering them to the redemptive power of love. Regency best-seller Balogh once again takes a standard romance trope and imbues it with heart, emotional intelligence and flawless authenticity."—Kirkus Reviews (starred review) "This touching, totally enthralling story overflows with subtle humor, brilliant dialog, breathtaking sensuality, and supporting characters you want to know better."—Library Journal (starred review) "Balogh can always be depended on to deliver a beautifully written Regency romance with appealing, unusual characters, and the second in her new Survivors' Club series (after The Proposal) is no exception. . . . Future series installments promise more compellingly tormented heroes."—Publishers Weekly "[A] poignant and thoughtful romance."—Booklist "A compassionate love story with a unique hero and heroine . . . The dialogue is snappy, and the climax . . . is exciting and helps bring about the blissful ending. . . . The Arrangement [is] a must read."—Fresh Fiction Synopsis:A mesmerizing story of passionate awakening and redemption, Mary Balogh's new novel unites a war hero consigned to darkness with a remarkable woman who finds her own salvation by showing him the light of love.
THE ARRANGEMENT Desperate to escape his mother's matchmaking, Vincent Hunt, Lord Darleigh, flees with his valet. Blinded by a cannon blast on the Napoleonic battlefields, Vincent needs time alone to heal and reflect, away from the well-meaning meddling of his family and those who run his vast estate. But anonymity proves impossible even in the rustic reaches of a country inn, and soon another marital trap is sprung. Luckily, he is saved in time by a stranger with a captivating voice that stirs something deep inside. And when Miss Sophia Fry's intervention on his behalf finds her unceremoniously booted from her guardian's home, Vincent is compelled to act. He may be blind but he can see a solution to both their problems: marriage. Yet he never imagined a wedding of convenience would open his heart to a love he never expected. Quiet, unassuming Sophia may be invisible to nearly everyone, but even a woman unflatteringly called "mouse" isn't going to stay silent when an unsuspecting gentleman is about to be trapped into marriage. At first, she rejects Vincent's proposal. But when such a gloriously handsome and heartbreakingly vulnerable man persuades her that he needs a wife of his own choosing as much as she needs protection from destitution, she agrees. Her alternative is too dreadful to contemplate. But how can an all-consuming fire burn from such a cold arrangement? As they conspire to help each other find a new place in the world, friendship and camaraderie lead to sweet seduction and erotic pleasure. Dare they believe a bargain born of desperation might lead them both to a love destined to be? PRAISE FOR MARY BALOGH The Proposal "This is Mary Balogh at her riveting best. Everyone loves a wounded hero, and Balogh introduces us to an unforgettable one who discovers the healing power of love."—Debbie Macomber "[Balogh] writes with wit and wisdom. . . . The Proposal is both moving and entertaining and the beginning of what promises to be an outstanding series."—Romance Reviews Today The Secret Mistress "With exceptional insight and uncommon flair, Balogh holds readers in thrall. . . . Exquisite character development, sparkling wit."—Library Journal (starred review and editors' pick) "Balogh gifts readers with several memorable scenes, inserting wit and passion throughout."—The Star-Ledger A Secret Affair "Balogh has masterfully woven a romantic tale of the importance of family, of compassion, and of love and forgiveness."—Fresh Fiction "The exquisitely crafted chemistry that develops between Hannah and Con is pure passion deftly leavened with tart wit."—Booklist About the AuthorMary Balogh is the New York Times bestselling author of numerous books, including the acclaimed Slightly and Simply novels, the Mistress trilogy, and the five titles in her Huxtable series: First Comes Marriage, Then Comes Seduction, At Last Comes Love, Seducing an Angel, and A Secret Affair. A former teacher, she grew up in Wales and now lives in Canada.
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Join Gangaji and host Hillary Larson as they take a close look at the issues that we face in our everyday lives, one topic at a time. Every month, for thirty minutes, A Conversation with Gangaji will address subjects like addiction, chronic pain, intimacy, depression, anxiety, enlightenment, death and many others.
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Episode Seventeen: Therapy and Self-Realization - Where one ends and the other begins. February 19, 2014
It goes without saying that great value can be found in therapy and other forms of self-inspection. There is huge relief in facing our dark sides, healing our deeper wounds and finally feeling emotions we have been running from. But is there a way that we can work on ourselves and still miss the deeper freedom that we are actually in search of? Our conversation this month is, where does therapy end and and self-realization begin?
Episode Sixteen: A Good Death January 15, 2014
Some people have no fear of death while others brace against it, either consciously or unconsciously. If we do the best we can in life, if we live a conscious life, is it possible that we can somehow increase our own potential for a good death? Is there such a thing as making the wrong decision when it comes to death? As we struggle with subjects like prolonging life and assisted suicide, Gangaji opens the door to for us to inspect our deepest fears around our own mortality. When we put all spiritual concepts aside, what does it mean to have a "good" death?
Episode Fifteen: The Search for a Better Me December 18, 2013
From the time we are born we are bombarded with countless messages that tell us that in order to be fulfilled we need to be different than who we are. In our everyday lives our attention is directed to how we look, what we feel, what we have and how we behave. But how do these unavoidable aspects of life keep us engaged in the endless cycle of thinking we are actually a "thing" that constantly needs to be fixed.? If ultimate peace is not found in losing the next pound, solving the next problem, making the next dollar or understanding the next teaching then where is it?
Episode Fourteen: Choosing Forgiveness November 20, 2013
The act of forgiving another, not to mention oneself, is a great power. Forgiveness has the potential to annihilate even the most intense feelings of betrayal and isolation. But what about situations that seem impossible to forgive? What is the cost if we are unable or unwilling to forgive? And what is revealed when we are willing to experience the pain underneath "should forgive" or "can't forgive"? This month we're talking about the complexity of betrayal and what's possible when it comes to forgiveness.
Episode Thirteen: The Myth of the Enlightened Being October 15, 2013
Going back through human history, there have been individuals who have had profound spiritual awakenings. As a result, they seem to possess a deeper understanding of what we might call God or stillness or presence. They are sometimes called "enlightened beings." They stand before us as proof that we too can connect to this essential part of ourselves. For more than twenty years, Gangaji has said she's just like us, but how do our beliefs that she is different, that she has something we don't have, keep us from the exact thing that we are searching for?
Episode Twelve: Finding God September 18, 2013
What if in reality there is no God; that despite our spiritual beliefs and practices we discover that they are no more than mental concepts that somehow comfort us as human beings? What if peace and stillness are merely the result of the sophisticated inner workings of the brain? Are God and the brain the same? At the end of the day, the answer to that question may not even matter, but actually facing the core of our doubt might be the most important thing we ever do. Where is God? Where is stillness? What is true?
Episode Eleven: Truth, Sex and Desire August 21, 2013
There are so many aspects that make up a human life: where we live, who we choose for a partner, what our spiritual beliefs are, how we want to raise our children, what political views we support. The list is certainly different for each of us. However, the least discussed and most vulnerable conversation we could have might be around the subject of sex. From sexual intimacy, to shame, to the tangle of addiction, today we're talking about facing the rawness of humanity and what that has to do with discovering the truth of who we are.
Episode Ten: The Suffering Trap July 17, 2013
This month we're asking the tough and less obvious questions about how we cause our own suffering. Is there a way that we knowingly or unknowingly receive something from our suffering? Is it even possible to suffer if we are taking full responsibility for our own lives? When calling off the search means putting an end to victimhood could it be that the freedom we desire is truly in our own hands?
Episode Nine: Liberating Unworthiness June 19, 2013
Some people might experience it as insecurity and for others it might feel like outright self-hatred. The desire to protect ourselves from this feeling of unworthiness shows up in different ways. There are those who try to outrun it by building themselves up in the hope that no one will see their flaws, while others tear themselves down as proof of this not-enoughness. Either can be seen as an avoidance of actually experiencing the core of what we perhaps fear ourselves to be. What would a happen if we gave up on trying to be "enough"?
Episode Eight: Trusting Yourself May 15, 2013
In this episode of A Conversation of Gangaji we're going to take a look at what it is we put our trust in on a daily basis. When we rely on our thoughts, emotions, circumstances and who we think we are then we fall victim to the roller coaster of life, because all of those things are subject to change. There is also the doubt that naturally comes from betrayal. Gangaji addresses the question of how we find what is truly trustworthy in the face of our everyday lives.
Episode Seven: Financial Insecurity – Is it Really About the Money? April 17, 2013
Money is woven into our very sense of survival. We ask ourselves questions like: How will I make it? How can I keep it from going away? And once I have it, how can I get more? Being human requires having money to pay for what we need, but in this episode of a Conversation with Gangaji we'll take a look at the possibility that the root of the financial insecurity that most of us experience, whether we have a little or a lot, may not be about the money at all.
Episode Six: The Search for Happiness March 20, 2013
It's absolutely normal for human beings to search for happiness. We all go about it in our own way. For some, it's the perfect job or being in a loving relationship. For others it is living in a beautiful house, becoming a parent, reaching for the next peak experience, or simply ending the pain we can feel inside ourselves. In this episode, Gangaji suggests that on our search for personal happiness, we overlook the happiness that is already here. Is our willingness to be unhappy the key to discovering the happiness we were searching for in the first place?
Episode Five: A Deeper Look at Love and Intimacy February 20, 2012
Love can be blissful and in the next moment it can be unexpectedly painful. How is it that we sometimes reject the exact thing we are longing for? Can a heart be healed once it's been broken? Is there hope for fear of commitment? What are we willing to give up in the name of love? Gangaji will look at all of these questions and others on this next episode of A Conversation with Gangaji.
Episode Four: Freedom from Addiction January 16, 2013
There are countless types of addictions. Some are deadly and some are so engrained they go almost overlooked. But whether our addiction is to drugs, alcohol, food, sex, shopping, technology, relationships, or even the subtle addiction to thought itself, they are all guaranteed to result in suffering in some way. In this episode, Gangaji addresses addiction from all sides. We will take a look at the physical component, what is discovered when we don't give into the force of a craving and how addictions serve as a distraction from the discomfort that we perceive is too hard to face. Is it possible that addiction is actually a doorway for us to return home?
Episode Three: Fear and Anxiety – When our attempts to control don't work December 18, 2012
The stress of everyday life presents endless opportunities for fear and anxiety to show itself. Whether it's acute or chronic anxiety, it's natural for us as humans to want to control it in the hope that it won't get bigger. So we tell ourselves to "just let go". But when does the idea of just "letting go" become a trap in itself? In this episode, we explore panic attacks, stress and the possibility that fear itself is just an illusion.
Episode Two: Inquiring into the Core of Depression November 14, 2012
In this episode Gangaji takes a deeper look at depression, as well as some of the common questions that surround it. Is depression anger turned inward? Is it an expression of a deeper spiritual awakening, as in a dark night of the soul? Gangaji's exploration into the core of despair reveals something that we might not know is there.
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All of us will at one time or another be confronted with some type of acute or chronic pain, both emotional and physical. As humans, it's normal to try to search for ways to get rid of it, or at least find some relief. In this first episode of A Conversation with Gangaji, we look at the possibility of going underneath the pain to discover what is truer than the experience of pain itself. What happens if, for a moment, we don't try to fix it?


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CLEVELAND (AP) -- Sitting and watching his teammates play was torture for Kyrie Irving. Seeing the Cavaliers lose made it worse.
Back earlier than expected, Irving was cleared to practice after missing 11 games with a broken left finger and the star point guard will likely play Tuesday night when Cleveland hosts the struggling Los Angeles Lakers.
"It's been very difficult," Irving said after Monday's practice. "But I've gotten a chance to really break down the game and it's given me a chance to get a different outlook being on the sideline. I'm really happy to be out there and be competing again."
The Cavs are thrilled to have him back.
Cleveland went just 2-9 without last season's rookie of the year, who broke his finger Nov. 17 in a game against Dallas. He played the following night at Philadelphia before medical tests revealed a non-displaced fracture. The Cavs thought Irving would be out for at least one month, but he's returning after just three weeks. Irving will play with a protective splint on his finger, but said the brace won't affect his play.
While he was sidelined, Irving kept in shape with cardio workouts he says he won't miss.
"They were killing me behind the scenes," he said. "I definitely stayed in shape over the last two weeks. I needed it and it felt good."
With the Cavs just 4-17 and riding a five-game losing streak, coach Byron Scott said the news that Irving was ready to return was just what the team needed.
"I think all the guys are looking forward to having him back out there because he does make most of our guys' jobs a lot easier because he can create so much for himself and for his teammates," Scott said.
There's no doubt the Cavs will benefit having Irving's 22.9 points and 5.6 assists per game back in their lineup. They lacked his floor leadership and especially someone to take over games in the fourth quarter.
They were just 2-8 with Irving and one game worse than that without him.
"We've got to get better," Scott said. "That's the bottom line. We've just got to get better. We did some good things the last two games on the defensive end. We didn't do a lot of good things on the offensive end, per se. But we made some progress in certain areas we wanted to. It's just a matter now of trying to make sure we get a little bit better each month."
While the Cavs are getting Irving back, they're still without rookie guard Dion Waiters, who has missed four games with a sprained left ankle and will sit against the Lakers.
Scott said Waiters also has a bone bruise and is "still a little ways away."
"He's just now starting to do some running," Scott said. "If it was a regular ankle sprain, he probably would have been able to practice, but the bone bruise obviously makes it a little more difficult for it to heal. It's going to take a little time."
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Fall is in the air, which means the kids are back in school. If you're a mom, that means more "me time." More time to explore, reassess and figure out where you're at, and where you're headed. Perhaps this will be your season to become a mompreneur. Women, if you are currently in a job you dislike, fall is a great time to start plotting your move. While spring is about cleaning and rebirth, so is fall. Fall is like one great giant haircut- the shedding of dead ends and making room for new and healthy hair to grow. Fall is a great time to tune-up your career.
I have been doing a lot of career tuning myself lately. I recently put the finishing touches on my book proposal for a second book. Gulp. That felt incredibly exhilarating and exciting. I also am in the process of trying to make smart decisions regarding my ultimate dream- to make a difference at a different level- a whole new platform- television. I am balancing the blog, brand relationships, coaching, speaking engagements and motherhood. Navigating your way through a career at any stage, is never easy.
If you are on the fence, stuck or at a career crossroads, here is my 5-step fall career tune-up:
1. Examine Your Life and Career, and Set Goals.
A few good questions to ask yourself to assess where you're at:
- What do I really want?
- Am I where I want to be in my career?
- Am I stuck in a dead-end job?
- Do I hate my job?
- How does my current job fit my life goals?
Fall is a great time to really self-assess, either by taking self-assessment quizzes or working with a career coach. If you're truly unhappy in your current situation, make the firm commitment to yourself that you will make changes and take action. The year 2013 will be all about ACTION. No just talking, but DOING.
When examining your life and career, think of things like:
- What do I value in an employer?
- Do I need more flexibility than the average employee?
- Do I enjoy a fast-paced, more corporate environment, or would I prefer to work for a small company (the big fish in a small pond scenario).
Familiarize yourself with all the different industries that interest you. Once you've evaluated your life, your current situation and have figured out more of what you want, it's time to set some goals. Give yourself a timeline of when you hope to accomplish each career goal / step. Have that timeline clearly mapped out, and posted in a visible place. This keeps you focused, on track and holds you accountable to your goals.
2. Expand Your Network – NETWORKING BABY!
Most people get turned off or scared of networking, or simply, don't even know how to do it! They walk into a room and freeze. I say to my mentees, "get over it!" You're not going to network or grow your contact database by sitting behind a desk all day. You need GET OUT THERE and EXPAND YOUR NETWORK. Shyness just won't cut it as an excuse.
Your roster of personal contacts is one of the most powerful tools you currently have, and a great place to begin the networking process. Commit to reconnecting with those in your existing networks like friends, old friends, family, old work colleagues, peers, etc… See if any of these people are connected to your field of choice.
But it is crucial to go one step further than just your roster of personal contacts. Join local organizations like your local Chamber of Commerce, local networking groups in your area. BNI is a great organization to join, as it is based upon a built-in referral program, where everyone shares referrals. EO is an option as well.
GOING ONLINE is an excellent place to expand your network. I discussed recently on national TV to have your CV in a PDF link, so that you may even reach out to someone on Twitter, Facebook, Linked in, Workopolis, Monster, WowJobs, etc… and send them your CV easily.
3. Upgrade Your Skills and Consider Additional Training/Education to Stay Marketable
A sure-fire way to improve your employability is to gain additional training or certification. It simply keeps more options available to you and opens more doors. Today it's become more necessary than ever to stay on top of technology, industry trends, and customer requirements to keep you relevant in ANY company. In upgrading your skills, obviously keep them relevant and consistent with your interests and career goals. Simply put, never stop learning. Knowledge is power to you, and your future employer.
Upgrading your skills also means polishing your CV and your interviewing skills. Practice interviewing. In the mirror. Yes, your interview technique will have a major influence on the success of your job-search. Take the time to research the company prior to interviewing, and try to anticipate questions they would ask. Your personal style has much to do with you landing your dream job as your skills do.
4. Consider Advancing Internally.
Don't be so quick to dismiss your current employer. If you have searched to no avail, consider approaching the HR department in your current company and see if an alternative career path is available within the company. You come in with seniority already. As I always you, "You'll never know if you don't ask."
5. And finally, if there is nothing that has excited you after working with a coach or self-assessment, and you have that entrepreneurial itch, consider becoming YOUR OWN BOSS and starting your own business. If you truly have the passion, the talent and the drive, 2013 may be the year you become an entrepreneur.
I can tell you from personal experience, it is fruitful and rewarding. Being an entrepreneur gives you unlimited earning potential. No ceiling. The ability to affect great change and call the shots, as they say. If this is your career choice, I tell my coaching clients, first consider making your passion your paycheck. Success has as much to do with passion as it does with talent, persistence and hard work. Look at people like Martha Stewart and Richard Branson who made their passion their paycheck. I made my passion my paycheck in both my businesses. It was key to my success.
Or, if can't make your passion your paycheque, did you thrive in a previous or current position and would be willing to go out and do this on your own? In essence, what are you good at? Where do your expertise lie? Using your current skills, may very well may be your next business!
And finally, can you use those skills, and purchase a franchise? Not every entrepreneur starts their business from scratch. Many entrepreneurs buy existing businesses or franchises.
A reminder: greater earning potential comes with greater risk and less job certainty.
Remember, in the end, the key to landing your dream job is to STAND OUT. Use everything you have, that makes you unique.
Tell us, are you at a career crossroads? Have you ever thought of starting your own business? Any career tips for our community would be greatly appreciated.
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You must be in Manager Mode(this cannot be done in a match), save the game then quit Manager Mode, load it up again and your players stamina will be almost fully refilled.You may do this as many times as you wish to make your team's stamina full.
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Kate was an absolute pleasure to work with! I could not have asked for a better photographer. She came with the girls to get ready at the salon and instantly made us feel so comfortable and natural. Her assistant was photographing the groom and groomsmen before hand and they could not stop raving about how fun and easy it was with her. They were so professional and fun at the same time. Kate knew exactly what vision we were looking for and captured that perfectly. I will absolutely use her again for any other photography needs I will have in the future!
Wedding: 10/19/2013
Services Used: Photography
Kate was amazing and the result was truly remarkable (from what we have seen so far!) - she was a pleasure to work with and we really felt that she was there to provide the highest level of quality in her pictures by the way she ran around throughout the ceremony/wedding and tried to capture everything she could, specifically the pictures that we had requested. She stayed until the very end, which was great because I am sure she captured some great moments at the end, along with the entire day!! Everything went so smoothly and she really helped to make everyone at ease, while taking all the pictures!
I would definitely recommend Kate and her team (her team was also amazing and a pleasure to work with!) to photograph any wedding/event - they were GREAT!!
Wedding: 10/05/2013
Services Used: Photography
Victoria 1 Reviews
My husband and I are incredibly happy we found Kate Connolly. She shot both our engagement photo session as well as our wedding day. She and her assistant were incredibly professional, punctual, and easy to work with. Kate is incredibly creative with her photos, she is very spontaneous while shooting and works with everything around her to make the most amazing photos. I knew when we got our engagement photos back that I was right with my initial feeling of her. The photos were incredible, I can't even tell you how many people complimented them and asked who our photographer was. She doesn't do the usual cookie cutter boring posing photos, she mixes it up and shoots a lot of things that appear candid and very relaxed and natural. I really love her style, it goes perfectly with what my husband and I were looking for. She got to know us during our engagement shoot, and for the wedding we were even more comfortable with her. She took some really unique and creative shots for our wedding, I could not have been happier with her services! I would definitely recommend her, Kate is the best! :)
Wedding: 09/29/2013
Services Used: Photography
Kate and her team were AMAZING!!!! At the end of the night, she gave me a flashdrive that had 100 pictures on it. All I can say is that I cannot wait to see the rest of the pictures. I'm literally counting the days. I'm looking forward to the next event that I have where I need a photographer so that she can be there again to help document my day. While I am ready for a picture at any moment, she helped make my groom (a little camera shy) more comfortable throughout the entire day. It was a pleasure working with her and I'm so glad that we chose her to be our photographer at our wedding.
Wedding: 09/28/2013
Services Used: Photography
Alyssa 1 Reviews
Kate Connolly was the absolute best! I honestly could not have asked for anyone better to photograph such a special day! We had done our engagement photo's with Kate and it was such a great way to get to know her and her style in order to prep us for the big day! Her photo's are so artistic and fun and were exactly what we were looking for. Having our last meeting with her before the wedding just put everything at ease. She made me so confident that she was just going to handle keeping everything in order and make everything easy! We spoke about family photo's before the wedding and she handled everything the day of to make sure we got all of the shots we needed without having me stress over it. Our 2nd photographer Nina was also amazing and couldn't have asked for anything more! Overall, Kate is the best and I cannot wait to use her again in the future for so many other events!
Wedding: 09/01/2013
Services Used: Photography
Kelly 1 Reviews
Kate is not only the best photographer around but a fun and relaxed person. She made me and my husband feel at ease all day. I have and will continue to recommend her to anyone in need of a wedding photographer. Her images can speak for themselves but her personality and professonialism put her in a cagegory second to none. I suggest anyone even consider kate to book her, you will be happy you did. :)
Wedding: 08/30/2013
Services Used: Photography
I have had the pleasure of getting to know Kate over the past few years as she shot my cousin's wedding a few years ago. Her excellent work and personality encouraged me to talk to her about shooting our wedding, and I could not be happier with our choice. Kate is exceptional. She is a consummate professional who is a pleasure to work with. She is incredibly talented and has shot the most beautiful engagement photos for us which she turned around very quickly and helped us with creating a guest book for our wedding in record time. I cannot wait to see our wedding pictures. Her assistant Jimmy was an absolute pleasure to work with as well. He made sure the bridal party and family were at ease during the many photos and provided us with guidance during the photos to ensure we relaxed and looked natural. Jenn was also a pleasure and very hard working. I highly recommend Kate Connolly Photography as a wedding photographer.
Wedding: 08/17/2013
Services Used: Photography
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Kate is wonderful to work with! She really was great to work with and the pictures came out so stunning!
Wedding: Recently Married
Services Used: Photography
Shelly 2 Reviews
Our pictures are beautiful. They exceeded our expectations. Kate is such a great person to work with. She has such a great approach to everything and an unbelievable artistic eye.
Wedding: 07/21/2013
Services Used: Photography
Kate and her team were amazing. We used her for our engagement pictures as well as for our wedding, and I could not be happier. Her photographs are beautiful, and she is a joy to work with!
Wedding: 07/13/2013
Services Used: Photography
Kaitlyn 1 Reviews
Book Kate Connolly. She is extremely talented, creative, and professional. Her passion for weddings is apparent in her work as every image is filled with emotion, love, pure joy, and romance. We were fortunate enough for Kate to do our engagement photos as well as photograph our wedding. These pictures are memories we will treasure for our lifetime as well as keepsakes that will be passed on to the generations of our future family. Additionally, our wedding photos were ready in less than 3 months which was amazingly quick given how many beautiful images she took... and a relief considering the intense post-wedding blues we were having. Kate Connolly is absolutely fabulous and worth every penny. Wedding planning is stressful enough... booking Kate was the easiest and best decision I made, besides saying yes to my now husband :)
Wedding: 06/28/2013
Services Used: Photography
Private User 1 Reviews
Kate just recently shot our wedding at the end of June and it was an amazing experience. Not only was Kate great to work with this past year (very accommodating and very quick email responses) but the pictures she captured from our wedding were BEAUTIFUL. They were natural, cool & fun and she came up with ideas/poses that i never would have thought of.
We would recommend her in a heartbeat... Kate also helped us w/ recommending other vendors to work with (hair dressers, an AMAZING DJ, and also when we had to find another venue due to Sandy, Kate gladly helped with some suggestions)
Wedding: Recently Married
Services Used: Photography
My husband and I recently got married and Kate and her team were the absolute perfect photographers. When looking for a photographer it was not a hard choice when choosing because I had seen Kate's work for years in the past and had always admired it. The main reason was no matter what, I always felt moved by the pictures I saw. Kate captures moments in weddings that feel so real that you are able to relive the day of. The day of our wedding Kate and her team showed up early and were ready to go. From the moment she got there she was able to have a clear vision of what she wanted and needed to do to capture all the details of our day. I never felt as though she was in the way (often we forgot she was there), and when she was there she guided us in such a natural way that I didn't feel like I was posing in each picture. My husband and I recently received a preview of the pictures and they felt surreal to see. She captured the moment and the feelings that we felt and it allowed us to revisit our wedding day in a way that we will be able to do for years to come. Kate and her team also took a great interest in learning all the cultural traditions involved in an Indian wedding to make sure they captured all the moments that were significant and important to us and our families. We were told from the beginning that one of our most important vendors would be our photographer and we couldn't be more delighted that we made the best decision with going with Kate. I would highly recommend her, not only for her amazing talent, but also her professionalism, the ability she has to put you at ease, and the seamless process that she gave us leading up until the day of our wedding. A huge thanks to Kate and her team for giving us exactly what we wanted and more when capturing our big day!
Wedding: 06/15/2013
Services Used: Photography
Private User 1 Reviews
Kate and her team were absolutely wonderful! Kate captured so many little details from my special day. She gave me amazing photos, but more importantly, she gave me peace of mind! She is so graceful at her artistry....so many family members and wedding guests commented on how wonderfully she gathered people for group shots in such a graceful and behind-the-scenes way. She was patient with my videographer and with other wedding guests that were taking photos while she was. 10 out of 10! I will definitely be using Kate for future events, based on how amazing she was on my wedding day. Thank you Kate!!!
Wedding: Recently Married
Services Used: Photography
Tracie 1 Reviews
Kate and her assistants were WONDERFUL before, during and after my wedding! They responded to my e-mails quickly and were always accommodating to my requests. Planning a wedding from 1,000 miles away is never easy, but working with Kate was! My photos came out beautiful and the presentation on the zip drive and photo box brought a tear to my eye! Thank you!
Wedding: 05/31/2013
Services Used: Photography
Natalie 1 Reviews
Kate was fabulous. She was on top of everything. She even went and scoped out where we were planning on taking photos the day of to check the lighting, etc. and make sure it was still a go. She went above and beyond. Would highly recommend to anyone.
Wedding: 01/18/2013
Services Used: Photography
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This new series is called "Successful
Queries" and I'm posting actual query letters
that succeeded in getting writers signed with agents. In addition to posting
the actual query letter, we will also get to hear thoughts from the agent as to why
the letter worked.
The 37th installment in this series is with agent Rebecca
Strauss (McIntosh & Otis) and her
author, Allie Larkin, for the women's
fiction novel, Stay (which
was just published this week by Dutton!).
Dear Ms. Strauss,
What happens when you find love and he finds your best friend instead?
If you're Savannah Leone, you tear off your orange satin maid-of-honor gown, get drunk
on Kool-Aid and vodka, and buy a German Shepherd from Slovakia off of the Internet.
In Stay, Savannah, "Van," struggles with the marriage of her best friend to
the man she's secretly in love with, the loss of her mother to cancer, and all the
confusion that goes along with the "now what" stage of twenty-something life. She's
lost her sense of which end is up, so she's acting on impulses that lead her to love,
strength, and a ninety-five pound dog named Joe.
Her inexperience with dogs leads her to consult Dr. Alex Brandt, a vet with floppy
blond hair and a winning smile. But just as things are starting to heat up with Alex,
the newlyweds come home from their honeymoon, forcing Van to decide between past relationships
and the promise of new ones.
Stay is women's fiction and is approximately 80,000 words. I've also written
an outline for a sequel.
I live in upstate New York with my 95-pound German Shepherd, (who is from the Catskills,
not Slovakia), and write AlliesAnswers.com, a daily eco-friendly blog. My short story,
"Bathtub Mary," will appear in the March 2008 issue of The Summerset Review.
I've enclosed the first two chapters and a synopsis. Thank you for taking the time
to review my materials.
Best regard,
Allie Larkin
Commentary from Rebecca
So, what grabbed my attention? Well, in addition to doing everything right in terms
of process (she spelled my name correctly and wrote in a professional manner), Allie
looked at my submission guidelines—and
followed them. Huge points! She did her research; she saw which genres I represented
and what materials I requested. This set Allie's letter apart from many others. I
know, I know. This all sounds so simple and you've heard it before, but it makes a
Next, Allie's done a great job of giving me what we call "an elevator pitch" for her
novel. She was able to sum up the major plot of the book succinctly and with charm.
Agents have to pitch to editors, just like authors pitch to agents; and, we need to
encapsulate a project simply and quickly. What's the hook? What's the major conflict?
Who are the central characters? Why would readers care?
Allie also successfully painted vivid characters and illustrated the main tension
in just a few paragraphs. By using only a handful of details, she created a fully
realized snapshot of the work. How can you not hiccup with laughter after reading:
"If you're Savannah Leone, you tear off your orange satin maid-of-honor gown, get
drunk on Kool-Aid and vodka, and buy a German Shepherd from Slovakia off of the Internet"?
And, with a few brush strokes, "floppy blond hair and a winning smile," I definitely
wanted to know more about this Alex. Sounds cute! And, I quickly learned about the
conflict: Van is in love with her best friend's husband. So, Allie swiftly told me
that this wasn't a generic project: Van is struggling with serious issues re: love,
loss, and friendship. I asked the question I always ask myself when reading a query:
Could I imagine an audience for this? My answer? A resounding yes. Not only is the
character dealing with major conflict in an intriguing love triangle, but there's
a dog involved?! I'm in.
Allie wrapped it all up with the vital stats of genre and word count. She didn't say
that she'd written the next 17 books in the series, but that she had an outline for
a sequel. Smart. If the first book needed major work, why invest so much in a sequel
that's going to need overhauling? Finally, Allie showed that she's devoted to writing.
She pursued publication in literary magazines. This is not a necessity, but it does
demonstrate tenacity, persistence and professionalism. And, if you're here, reading
these posts and working hard on your projects, you have these characteristics and
you're already setting yourself apart!
And Now for the Contest!
In honor of Stay's publication week, I'm offering to critique a query letter
and the first two pages of a manuscript for one writer.
To enter, leave a comment on this post. For three more chances to win, leave a comment
on the below links. One comment per person per post, please. You don't have to have
a finished manuscript to enter, although if you do, all the better.
1. http://allielarkin.blogspot.com/
2. http://www.corinnebowen.com/2010/06/stay-by-allie-larkin-query-contest/
3. http://wendypinkstoncebula.blogspot.com/2010/06/stay-debut-and-query-contest.html
If your commenting profile doesn't link to an e-mail address where we can reach you
if you win, make sure to either leave your e-mail address in comments, or e-mail (info[at]allielarkinwrites[dot]com)
after you leave a comment on Allie's blog, with Query Contest in the subject line
and your comment name in the body of the e-mail.
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