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Degrassi Recap: 'Hypnotize'Posted on 07/02/2014 by TeenNickBlogger
Whoa. Is anyone still recovering from all of the drama that went down on last night's episode? Sure, Degrassi is no stranger to stirring to plot (especially when it comes to matters of the heart) but this week took it to the next level! From teacher-student relationships to budding romances, there is much to discuss about this episode. If you haven't seen "Hypnotize" yet, watch it online and then read our recap below!
Tristan landed the role of emcee for the Degrassi Fashion Show much to the congratulatory praise of Mr. Yates. In fact, since Mr. Yates was so supportive, Tristan decided to ask his good looking teacher for help writing banter for the show � which meant going over to his apartment after school, alone.
After a little bit of writing, and a perhaps a little too much drinking, Tristan kissed Mr. Yates. But right when he pulled away to apologize, Mr. Yates surprised him and took it a step further. Tristan quickly became uncomfortable and left.
The next day in class, Tristan tried to apologize to Mr. Yates for what happened the night before. But Mr. Yates, clearly uncomfortable, immediately retreated and dismissed Tristan for being "immature."
That night, Tristan went back to his teacher's apartment. When Mr. Yates answered the door, Tristan insisted that he was not only mature, but he was ready to take it to the next level. And so he did.
Degrassians, it doesn't take much convincing to realize how dangerously suspicious this relationship is. We hope you felt the same discomfort we did as Mr. Yates, an authority figure, pursued his student. There is much left to be revealed and we can only imagine where this story will go next week, but what does your good judgment tell you now?
Frankie hoped to be selected as a model for the fashion show, but after what she thought was a great audition, she didn't make the cut. With both Zo� and Keisha getting the nod from Becky and her fashion show committee, Frankie started to question what about her looks weren't good enough.
She became so insecure, in fact, that she asked her mom if she could get plastic surgery for her birthday. Momma Hollingsworth, thankfully, quickly shot that request down, and encouraged Frankie to talk to Becky. She would convince her that she had the experience and the skills to make a great model. And she did!
Imogen finally mustered enough courage to ask Jack out on a date. When Jack invited Imogen to come watch her dance class after school, Imogen fell even harder for her talented crush. As Imogen hung out with Jack and her free-spirited dance friends, she smoked some weed — something we guess Imogen doesn't do too often — learned a few dance moves from Jack, and before they knew it, fell on the floor sharing their first kiss!
Only thing is, because Imogen got high and was up so late with Jack, she didn't finish her sketches for the Degrassi Fashion show on time. She got the girl, but suffered the consequence of getting high and let her co-organizer (and good friend) Becky down. Will Imogen's relationship with Jack get in the way of her responsibilities? And perhaps more importantly, could it compromise her friendships?
There's a lot to process from this episode, so let us know your thoughts in the comments!
Q&A With July HALO Effect Honoree Zachary CertnerPosted on 07/02/2014 by Rachel1016
It's the beginning of the month and that means it's time to honor teens who Help And Lead Others in a big way. Join us in congratulating our HALO Effect honoree for July, Zachary Certner!
Zach is a eighteen year-old New Jersey student who co-founded SNAP, Inc. (Special Needs Athletic and Awareness Programs), a non-profit organization that aims to help autistic children across the globe improve their social and athletic skills through sports programs. Check our our exclusive Q&A to learn more about Zachary's incredible dedication to this cause!
What inspired you to co-found SNAP, Inc.? What were the beginning stages of the organization like?
I was inspired to get involved with special needs children because a close family friend was diagnosed with severe autism. In my community there are limited programs for special needs children, since sports have always been a passion of mine, I felt strongly about giving every child the opportunity to be part of a team. I was disturbed seeing kids excluded from sports, lunch tables, and even friendships just because they were different. This action led to the creation of my 501c(3) non-profit organization SNAP: Special Needs Athletic and Awareness Programs.
To translate this idea into a reality, I needed financing and community involvement. To accomplish this massive undertaking I contacted the Board of Education, local recreational departments, mayors, and other community leaders; fundraising became a necessity and I worked endlessly to locate and contact potential donors.
What do you think is uniquely important about pairing athletic programs with Special Needs advocacy?
SNAP was formed to help improve the lives of children who suffer from autism and other disabilities. Currently, it is estimated that one in every 84 children is diagnosed with autism. Autism can prevent children from learning, behaving, and communicating effectively. This often leads to bullying and discrimination in the classroom. My hope was that by providing autistic and special needs children with athletic and social programming, I could improve their physical abilities, communication skills, and self-esteem. I created a regular schedule of free sports clinics to give special needs children an opportunity to learn and to play all with peer mentors. My philosophy is Kids Helping Kids; a direct contrast from special needs children's usual interaction with adult doctors, therapists, and teachers.
How did you work to expand SNAP's influence abroad to countries like Guatemala, Tanzania and China?
After running our sports clinics for five years in New Jersey, we understand that sports is the way to make everyone feel equal and give them the confidence they need everyday. I felt that the special needs children should learn to give back as well, so we conducted sports drive to collect equipment for children in Tanzania.In 2010, I traveled to Tanzania on the first ever mission trip, providing the children of Sibusisio with donations and sports equipment. The children were especially enthusiastic about soccer, immediately breaking off in game after blowing up the newly donated soccer balls. Everyone was equal on the field, disregarding gender, race, and any disability.
In 2011, SNAP expanded on a global level and partnered with the first ever special needs school in Nebaj, Guatemala. Thanks to an incredible organization Mayan Hope (link), SNAP hopes to continue helping special needs children around the world. We purchased all necessary materials from schoolbooks and supplies, to desks, chairs, and water purifiers. With the help of Mayan Hope, we hope to raise the necessary funds to secure a permanent and safe learning atmosphere for children with special needs. In a country with no education and awareness on autism, a supportive environment is crucial and necessary.
Can you tell us a little bit about the sensitivity training SNAP offers to student volunteers?
Through a series of presentations and hands on modules, I show children the challenges and frustrations faced by their disabled classmates. Using blind folds, mirrors, and balance balls, my training allows students to experience the difficulties and frustrations of various disabilities. It is through the training that the mainstream students walk in the shoes of various disabilities. It is the moment that they feel how frustrated they become doing simple activities that we take for granted everyday, that I know I have reached them.
What is one of the biggest misconceptions about Special Needs children?
I think the biggest misconception is that they are just like you and I, they just might not be able to express what they are feeling. They want to be accepted and included even if they are different. People assume that because these children have difficulty interacting with their peers, they are unfriendly or shy. But it is that they cannot communicate their desire for a friendship like we can. They also do not show emotion so that is often difficult interpret what they are feeling.
Can you recall one memorable moment, big or small, when you realized you were truly making a difference?
I never imagined that someone who couldn't speak could say so much. Growing up with our family friend was the foundation for my organization. I always wondered if I truly was making a difference in these children's lives. Those thoughts changed, however, when I met Charlie, also afflicted with autism.
Charlie had been part of SNAP for many years, but struggled each session. When he walked into my clinic's gymnasium the each session, I saw how apprehensive his parents were and wondered each week if he would come back. Charlie remained expressionless as I handed him off to his volunteer to begin practicing basketball. Months past and we barely made improvements. At the clinic, I found Charlie sitting on the floor biting his fingers ferociously. I sat beside him and held his hands away from his mouth. His eyes focused on me, but his face remained expressionless. Charlie then grabbed his electronic interpreter and slowly typed on the keyboard. As soon as he finished, he dropped the computer and ran to other side of the gym. As I picked it up to return it to his parents, I could see what Charlie had written - "C-l-i-n-i-c_y-e-a-h". That was the moment that I knew I had to continue. The magic that is created is unimaginable in the clinics.
To learn more about Zachary and his organization, check out the clip below!
Five Patriotic Nail Art Designs To Get You In The 4th of July Spirit!Posted on 06/30/2014 by Rachel1016
Okay. Even though it seems like June just started, *looks at watch* can you believe July is almost here?! Summer is no longer kicking off, y'all. It is ALIVE and thriving, and the arrival of the most patriotic month of the year can only mean one thing, right? 4th of July preparations! In between firing up the grill for your BBQ party and securing your best red, white and blue outfit, take a look at some 4th of July manicures that just scream star spangled GLAMOUR! *`*`\*/^*~\**`~\/**\*/?~*\?~/\ <-- That's our best attempt at firework emojis.
Credit: Amber Did ItWhat we love most about this 4th of July nail art (other than the polka dots, of course) is that it's just begging to be recreated at home. You wont need any fancy stencils or brushes, just a steady hand and some glitter polish!
Credit: Dressed Up NailsUm, how cute are those bows? Major props to our gal at Dressed Up Nails for perfecting this intricate design!
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And for a less obvious option, this solid red, white and blue manicure with glitter embellishments will have you feeling all 'Merica without the fuss!
Credit: @Onthecoastnails InstagramRaise your hand if these nails make you want to open up one of those red white and blue firework popsicles! *Raises hand*
Credit: Wondrously PolishedThe good ole American Flag. Simple, traditional, chic. And have you ever seen more perfect stripes? The artist behind Wondrously Polished really ~nailed~ this patriotic mani.
Which July 4th nail art design is your fave? Let us know in the comments!
TeenNick Top 10: Your Favorite Videos, 5 Seconds of Summer, Rita Ora + More This Friday!Posted on 06/27/2014 by baileyb2112
Summer is totally heating up, and that means trips to the beach, days by the pool, and a soundtrack of the hottest songs of the season! This Friday, TeenNick Top 10 is bringing you the Top 10 Hot Artists of the Summer, featuring the perfect tunes for those lazy summer days.
And where better to count down the hottest songs of the summer than from the most amazing vacation spot on Earth...Hawaii?! That's right, Nick Cannon will host this week's episode from the island paradise surrounded by sun, sand and tons of palm trees.
Plus, TNT10 will be welcoming special guests Rita Ora and our newest Fresh Artist, 5 Seconds of Summer! You might be a little jealous (and you'll definitely want the summer to last for more than 5 seconds), but this is a countdown you won't want to miss!
Can't wait for Friday? In the meantime, take our quiz to find out "What's Your 2014 Summer Song?" Maybe your song will make it onto the Hot Artist countdown!
So this Friday, sit back, relax and sip on an iced tea sporting a tiny umbrella while you find out the Top 10 Hot Artists of the Summer at 10 pm ET on TeenNick!
TeenNick Top 10: Rita Ora's Top 10 Performance OutfitsPosted on 06/26/2014 by Rachel1016
TeenNick Top 10 fans, we have some BIG news! This Friday at 10pm ET on an all-new episode, pop star Rita Ora will visit Top 10 HQ for a special interview. This British PYT (Pretty Young Thing) has made a name for herself in the music world with hits like "Party (This Is How We Do)" and "I Will Never Let You Down," but did you know that Rita's fashion game is on point, too?
From casual street wear to glamorous red carpet ensembles, she uses fashion as another form of self expression -- and here at TeenNick Style, that's what we're all about. When she's rocking out on stage, you'll always find her making a statement. In honor of Rita's appearance on TeenNick Top 10 this Friday, check out her top ten most memorable, outrageous and downright AMAZE performance outfits!
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A bodysuit may not be the most practical or inconspicuous off-stage ensemble, but for dancing around to a crowd of screaming fans? it's perfect. Plus, with those fresh sneakers, cartwheels and karate high kicks have never been easier.
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In Tokyo, Rita took a tip from Japanese fashion in a baby-blue mini-dress accented with furry pom poms. And at last year's MTV Video Music Awards, she walked the red carpet in a show-stopping gown with a spectacular feathered train that went on for days. (Rumor has it, she needed an assistant just to help her move around!)
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Color explosion! One thing's for sure, this girl is not afraid of hues. For a recent television performance, Rita danced around in an all-white mid-length dress while paint was splattered all over her. And at a 2012 concert in New York City, she opted for a bedazzled, almost-reflective skirt and jacket combo.
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But just as well as she can do polychromatic, Rita's got the monochromatic look down, too. Simple and sleek in both an all-black and all-white ensemble (backpack included), this pop-star is totally versatile.
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And finally, one of Rita Ora's signature looks: High fashion pieces paired with more casual street wear. Girl can rock a beanie OR a flat-brim baseball cap (and with a pom on top, because why not?) just like she can own a pair of army pants or white slacks with a pair of EYEBALLS on the thighs. *Fans self* *Drops mic*
Want to see more of Rita Ora and her fashionable self? Tune in to TeenNick Top 10 this Friday at 10pm ET!
Degrassi Recap: 'My Hero'Posted on 06/25/2014 by TeenNickBlogger
Last night's Degrassi continued to shed light on the complicated relationships of family life and the ripple effect that can occur with friends. If you haven't seen "My Hero" yet, watch it online here and then read our recap below!
When Becky got Grace's help to confirm the identity of Sir Excellence, Becky's virtual boyfriend from Realm of Doom, she found out that Sir Excellence was actually Miles' little brother, Hunter. Who's in Grade 9.
Realizing how uncomfortable it made her, Becky broke up with Sir Excellence without revealing her true identity. Eventually, however, Hunter figured out who she was and confronted her, saying that dream world was meant to be make believe. He was furious that she brought the Realm of Doom into reality (what a noob, Becky!!?!) and Becky realized that if she really wanted to make things better, she would have to get a life.
She decided to finally confide in her mom about how she was feeling unloved and alienated in the midst of her brother's trail. Becky's mother comforted her and recognized that, of course, Becky was going through a trying time as well. But when she said they needed to stick together as a family, she meant that Becky had to stand up for Luke at his trial. Knowing deep down that Luke was guilty, Becky was now faced with an even harsher dilemma.
From his falling-out with Clare to getting fired from Mr. H's campaign for hugging his wife, it seemed like nothing was going right for Drew -- he even pushed Dallas away when he tried to help keep Drew's mind off of his troubles. Not sure who to turn to, Drew sought Imogen's advice. She encouraged Drew to fight for his job on the grounds that losing his position because of what happened between him and Mrs. H was actually wrongful termination.
But when Drew went to campaign headquarters to confont Mr. H and demand his job back, he made a little too big of a splash. Literally. Drew accidentally pushed an already-peeved Mr. Hollingsworth into the pool. Now he was straight-up livid. But just as a dismayed Drew made his way out of the Hollingshousehold, he crossed paths with a reporter who witnessed the altercation. She sensed something suspicious was going on, and offered to hear what Drew had to say. Feeling like his side of the story was being ignored, Drew was tempted to speak up.
Later on in the cafeteria, Miles pleaded Drew to not go to the media about his dad. Miles knew about the affair, and suggested that with all of Mr. H's connections, keeping his mouth shut could actually work in Drew's favor. So Drew took Miles' suggestion and asked Mr. Hollingsworth not for his job back, but for a reference and contacts. Now, returning to Dallas with an apology, an order of honey garlic wings, and a few high-society phone numbers, the two amigos were ready to get Double D Party Planning started for real.
And with his life starting to fall back into place, Drew even mustered enough courage to talk to Clare. It took only an exchange of honest apologies to suggest that maybe, just maybe, their relationship was on the mend.
Finally, we learned this episode that Zig was kicked out his house for dealing pot from his family's store. Evidently, an armed gang member came to rob Zig a while back and Zig wasn't there, leaving his mother and little brother in serious danger.
Now that Zig has started to turn his life around, however, his gang mediator set up a meeting for him to try to reconcile with his mom. But when it came time to finally speak to his mom face-to-face, he couldn't bear the thought of her never forgiving him, and he backed out.
But the unfinished business with his mom started to affect Zig at his new job in the restaurant. The head chef noticed his preoccupation and sympathetically, but firmly, implored Zig to deal with his issues outside of the kitchen.
And a little tough love from his boss was just what Zig needed. He whipped up a nice a dinner and followed through on finally talking with his mom.
What are your feels, Degrassians? With the trial coming up, what do you think Becky will do? Are Drew and Clare back on track, or will it take some time? Share your thoughts in the comments!
TeenNick Top 10: Vote For Your Favorite Videos + New Hollow Visit This Friday!Posted on 06/19/2014 by Rachel1016
The battle for number one is fiercer than ever, and this Friday we're letting you in on ALL the action with a brand-new episode of TeenNick Top 10!
Last week, Rixton's "Me and my Broken Heart" won out over Justin Timberlake's "Not a Bad Thing". but this week, will J.T. be able to inch his way to the top? The fate of your favorite artists is in YOUR hands! Vote right here for this Friday's episode and don't forget to tune in at 10pm ET to see if your fave videos made the cut.
But that's not all we have to look forward to this Friday! Pop-rock trio New Hollow will be in the house, chatting it up and counting it down.
While you're patiently waiting for Nick Cannon to reveal this week's countdown, check out TeenNick Top 10's Spotify playlist. Jam out to some countdown favorites and keep tabs on the best songs of the week!
Who will take the cake this week? It's up to you to decide! Vote for Friday's episode and leave your best predictions of the winner in the comments below!
Degrassi Recap: 'How Bizarre'Posted on 06/17/2014 by TeenNickBlogger
Last night on Degrassi, there was a little bit of family drama. Drew got caught up in Hollingsworth baggage and Becky had to bear the cold shoulder from her own parents in the midst of her brother's trial. If you haven't seen "How Bizarre" yet, watch it here and then read our recap below!
While working on Mr. Hollingsworth's's campaign, Drew walked in on Mrs. H. crying in the pool house. Upset over her strained relationship with her husband, she confided in Drew as he comforted her.
It seemed he may have been a little too comforting, however, because later on Drew received a half-nude photo from the boss man's wife! And to make matters worse, he received it right when he was trying to prove to Alli and Jenna that he wasn't using Clare for a meaningless hookup.
It turns out, Mrs. H. sent that photo in an embarrassing moment of weakness and apologized. She vented to Drew about her husband was sleeping with his campaign manager (of which Drew was previously unaware) and wanted to give him a taste of his own medicine. Despite being relieved that the Mrs. didn't have the hots for him, Drew felt obligated to let Mr. H. know about the picture.
Unfortunately for Drew, who was now armed with knowledge of the affair, Mr. H. decided it would best to put out this fire... by firing Drew.
Ever since Becky turned in Luke for Zoe's assault, things have gotten tense at home. Her parents and Luke have become distant, and although they never blamed her for reporting Luke, she felt their fingers pointing at her. To escape, Becky began playing a computer game called "Realm of Doom" in which she met a particularly dapper, but completely simulated, medieval knight.
And with little more than a kiss and some alone time in the alternate universe, things got pretty serious between the two warriors. Hm... wonder where this could be going? Mysterious? Or Magical?
After deciding to leave the gang, Zig started to show a new-found interest in cooking and got a job at a trendy new restaurant through his mediator Jose. But when the executive chef at the restaurant halted Zig's dreams of becoming a culinary artist by insisting he start with basics (which meant watching another cook chop onions), Zig felt like he was being treated as nothing more than a delinquent charity case.
Back in the Rubber Room, Grace suggested that if he wanted respect, he'd have to demand it. But Zig's chef made it clear that respect had to be earned. And back to chopping onions he went.
Zig made a big decision to leave the gang and start anew, but will he be able to keep his head up? Will Drew be able to get his job back? Will Becky fall farther into the "Realm of Doom"? Tell us what you thought of this episode in the comments, Degrassians!
TeenNick Top 10 Fresh Artist Interview: The VampsPosted on 06/17/2014 by TeenNickBlogger
If you're not from the U.K., there's a chance that your ears have yet to stumble upon the sweet sounds of British pop-rock quartet, The Vamps. These fresh-faced lads are not only perfectly well-coiffed crooners, they're also masters of catch-as-heck tunes that basically inspire impromptu dance parties.
The Vamps are breaking out in a major way, and we are SUPER excited to have them join the distinguished roster of TeenNick Top 10's Fresh Artists! To get you up to speed on all of their awesomeness, check out our exclusive interview with the boys below. And don't forget to tune in to see more The Vamps on TeenNick Top 10, this Friday, at 10pm ET!
1. You guys have a pretty cool story about coming together as a band. Exactly how did The Vamps come to be? Did you ever think you'd get to where you are today?
We all met through YouTube. James was the first, he found Brad. They did some writing together and got on really well. Then they were shown videos of Tris drumming by a mutual friend and started putting covers on YouTube. The three of them got signed but they wanted to find someone else so they could be a full band. That's when I [Connor] joined!
2. Who are some of your musical influences?
The Kooks, Taylor Swift, Arctic Monkeys, and Green Day.
3. When you're not on tour or in the studio, what do you do for fun as a band?
We normally spend our days off outside exploring, depending on where we are. If it's cold and wet then we hit the gym and watch films. Brad is normally in the bath!
4. If you could collaborate with any musician, past or present, who would it be and why?
We all think Ed Sheeran would be great. His acoustic style could work really well with ours. Plus, he's such a nice dude.
5. What is one little known fact about the band that might surprise your fans?
We worked out the other day that our "home" venue is actually the O2 Arena in London, which holds 18,000 [people]. We've played it seven times in our first year, which is pretty crazy. Also, Connor used to be an astronaut.
And now, the rapid fire round! We asked The Vamps a series of silly questions, and here are the first things that came to mind!
If you want to catch more of these guys, head over to the TeenNick Top 10 page! And don't forget to tune in this Friday at 10PM ET!
TeenNick Top 10: Vote For Your Favorite Videos + Cher Lloyd Visits This Friday!Posted on 06/13/2014 by baileyb2112
School's ending, the sun's out and it's FINALLY warm! Oh, and what's that you say? It's the perfect time to revamp your summer playlist? We think so, too! This Friday, we're getting into the summer spirit and bring you some sweet new jams on an all-new episode of TeenNick Top 10!
Last week, we kicked the off summer right with a Black Music Month celebration. This week, the video countdown is back this week with fresh videos and artists, and that can only mean one thing: It's time to vote! If you want to make sure your top picks make it onto the countdown this week, vote right here for this Friday's episode! And don't forget to tune in at 10pm ET to see if your fave videos made the cut.
This week's episode will not be one to miss because we're welcoming special guest, Cher Lloyd! This former X-Factor contestant has come a long way since her reality TV days thanks to her undeniable talent, and this Friday, you get to find out what she's up to! Plus, we'll be introducing our brand-new Fresh Artist, the unstoppable British heartthrobs, The Vamps!
While you're patiently waiting for Nick Cannon to reveal this week's countdown, check out TeenNick Top 10's Black Music Month playlist on Spotify in honor of this month's celebration. And as always, follow TeenNick Top 10's Spotify playlist to keep tabs on the best songs of the week.
Who will get to sit on this week's countdown throne? It's up to you to decide! Vote for Friday's episode and leave your best predictions of the winner in the comments below!
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PHILADELPHIA -- Jimmy Rollins shopped and shopped for his mother's birthday and finally decided on the ideal present.Gigi Rollins celebrates her big day April 26, and her son hopes to give her the ultimate gift, breaking Joe DiMaggio's record 56-game hitting streak. Rollins closed the 2005 season a with a hit in 36 consecutive contests. "That would be real nice," he said. "I'd like to get it done, especially with that added factor. But I have to get a hit on the first day, then the next day, until I get close. Hopefully, I'll never stop." If he succeeds, Rollins will be recognized as the holder of the longest hitting streak in Major League history, though DiMaggio will keep the single-season mark. Much has been written about Rollins' streak during the hibernating months: It's the ninth-longest in history, sixth-longest since 1900, longest ever by a shortstop, second-longest by a switch-hitter. It's impressive no matter how you look at it, but it has to continue for another 21 games for it to be really, really impressive. "I know. I don't even think about it. It's too big of a number," Rollins said. "It really is. You feel different from day-to-day, pitch-by-pitch. You have to find out what's working for you that day because sometimes you have to get away from what you want to do to what the pitchers are allowing you to do." From doubling off Brian Cooper on Aug. 23 to singling off Hector Carrasco on Oct. 2, Rollins has found something that's worked for 36 straight games. His chase has brought him a lot of media attention and much debate about which streak would be more impressive -- doing it over one season or two? It doesn't matter to Rollins, who's had some fun with the attention. He recently re-created a DiMaggio photograph from 1941. The Yankee Clipper is pictured among bats that form the number 45, taken when he broke the previous single-season streak, set by Willie Keeler in 1897. Rollins stood with bats that formed the number 36. "It was fun," Rollins said. "It's a Hall of Fame photo, and that's where I want to be." While hitting in 56 straight games would help Rollins get there, St. Louis' Chris Carpenter and his 1.01 Grapefruit League ERA aren't going to make that easy. Neither will Rollins' .227 batting average over the past two Aprils.
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KEESEVILLE — As the Village of Keeseville moves toward formal dissolution, it appears some residents are already considering moving against any plan put forth.
Keeseville officials now have a little less than six months to present a plan for dissolution to the public, detailing how services and assets would be merged with the two towns in which the village sits, Chesterfield and AuSable.
Last month — in a 268 to 176 vote — villagers decided the municipality should dissolve.
At its regular meeting Tuesday night, the Village Board formally accepted the public vote, which initiated the 180-day deadline set by law for a formal plan to be presented to the public.
About 20 village residents turned out to learn more about the vote's impact, and it was evident by their concerns that the move toward dissolution remains highly controversial.
Early last year, the village used a state grant to work with a consulting firm and committee of villagers to look into the issue, a process that ended with the drafting of a dissolution plan.
With dissolution now a distinct reality, Mayor Dale Holderman said officials must now review the recommended plan and present their final assessment to the public.
The plan would then be subject to permissive referendum, meaning villagers could petition the Village Board to trigger another public vote and potentially stop the process.
The 180 days gives officials an opportunity to evaluate and amend the previous plan submitted, and some supporters now worry they may adversely revise the study to make it less popular.
Holderman spoke out against that assertion Tuesday, saying, "it's our job to present the best plan possible."
If no petition materializes, dissolution would become automatic.
He said officials will continue to act in the best interest of villagers and will present a final plan that best serves them, knowing there may not be petitions circulated to try to stop the process.


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Area students making the cut were Darius Griffin, Quentin Parks, and Ezekiel Smith, all of Camby; Justin Montgomery of Fillmore; Rachel Bayless, Ashlee Booth, Havilah Champoux, Partson Chinyadza, Robert Colcord, Kelvin Dieser, Nicholas Dininger, Allison Eberle, Gabriel Fritz, Jillian Goodwin, Erica Gurnell, Eric Herrera, Rachael Hess, Hilary Hughes, Abby Humphrey, Alicia King, Kyle Leavitt, Levi Linville, Emmerson Mannin, Justin Mccabe, Danielle Mcneely, Christopher Mills, Isaac Nutter, Christy Ann O'Riley, Jill Owen, Jessica Oxford, William Parish, Puja Patel, Connor Priddy, Kyle Robinson, Marie Rodriguez, Sabrina Scalf, Adam Slagle, Daniel Sweeney, Gregory Timm, Elizabeth Tuck, Zijian Wang, Danielle Whitis and Rebecca Widau, all of Indianapolis; Adam Rice of Jamestown; Brianna Mullen Rachel Rippy of Ladoga; Kaytlynn Bohannon, Jacqueline Dieterlen, Jonathon Hawkins, Kendra Hedge, Valerie Kenneson, Zachary Kunkel, Alexander Lamb, Erin Lammott, Kathryn Lennox, Sean Mccullough, Cassie Perras, Corinne Price, Hannah Quellhorst, Bronson Stanley, Jamie Tinkle, Jessica Tinkle, Anna Triscari, Rachel Vanausdall and Sara Warren, all of Lebanon; Sarah Angermeier, Chloe Brizendine, Shannon Bruce, Carmen Dobbs, Luke Egenolf, Aaron Gegg, Cordon Gregory, Adam Hakes, Abigail Howden, Sophie Jones, Emily Justus, Lauren Kennedy, Tanner McKinley, Jacob Realey, Carla Ronan, Kimberly Schneider and Isaac Smith, all of Mooresville; and Rachael Aust, Cody Bates, Jacob Daghe, Ariel Faulkinbury, Samuel Higginbotham, Evan Staton, Patrick Tiffany and Jacob Wilson, all of Speedway.
About 9,600 Purdue University students were named to the dean's list for the spring 2013 semester. To be named to the dean's list, a student must have completed at least 12 credit hours, be enrolled at least half-time, have a semester grade point average of at least 3.0, and have at least a 3.5 cumulative GPA.


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Redhook Wise Cracker Wit - Redhook Ale Brewery
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Reviews by womencantsail:
3.1/5 rDev -12.9%
Pours a rather clear golden yellow color with a finger of white head. Kind of a weak nose. Some cereal and grain sweetness, a bit of bread, a light orange peel aroma, and minimal spice or yeast. The flavor is a bit more spicy. Ginger, coriander, and orange peel dominate. Some sweet bread, a cereal/grain flavor, and a hint of yeast. Just a faint touch of banana on the finish. Very light bodied with medium carbonation.
10-24-2012 19:38:10 | More by womencantsail
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3/5 rDev -15.7%
08-10-2012 05:35:27 | More by Tiernan
3/5 rDev -15.7%
06-30-2013 12:26:34 | More by markallmon
3.03/5 rDev -14.9%
I had a sample of this beer, and liked it, so I took a growler home. Another lesson that you need more than a sample size to adequately review a beer.
The beer was a hazy orange color with a small white head.
Kind of a fresh, outdoors aroma. A little bit of citrus. A minimalist aroma.
Wheaty taste, a little bit of lemon. Again, a very understated approach.
Just not that much to this beer. Yes, it was refreshing, but that was about it.
06-07-2011 20:49:28 | More by lordofthewiens
3.9/5 rDev +9.6%
12oz brown bottle with a freshness date.
Opted to stir in the sediment as per the style, yields an opaque beige orange color with ample white head on top. From the crack of the cap to the pouring the smell of mild ginger hits the nose, further inspection unleashes orangey aromas, chalky yeast and some breadiness. Spicing is there, right at the edge with enough flavor to be known but no so much to become soapy. Dry maltiness is pleasant with a clean breadiness. Light hopping lets the spicing shine, ginger dances on the palate a bit more than most. Dry finish.
While this might not be at the top of its style for me personally it definitely is riding in the top half of the pack. The ginger won me over.
07-13-2011 02:49:41 | More by Jason
5/5 rDev +40.4%
08-26-2014 00:52:55 | More by Kylegrozelle
New York
3.25/5 rDev -8.7%
12 ounce bottle with brewed on date info on the label
Pours near clear, dull lighter almond amber. NO head, even with a vigorous pour...hmmm...not a good sign....so lace, no film , no nothing.
Slightest nose of some pumpkin sorta spice...meeh, still not very impressed with this one.
Taste consista of wheat malts, more light spice, cinnimon comes to mind. Very marginal wit. Best thing would be to consume on a ver hot day, or put it into a marinade for some chicken or pork. A lot better wit beers out there.
09-15-2012 14:02:56 | More by Billolick
3/5 rDev -15.7%
The beer pours a hazy straw color with a white head. The aroma has a lot of wheat and orange peel notes, with some ginger thrown in. The flavor is pretty much the same, with some grainy wheat notes being the dominant flavor. Light, watery mouthfeel and soft, medium carbonation. Overall, the beer is fairly flavorless and doesn't have anything that stands out and makes you want to have a second one.
04-10-2012 02:47:09 | More by Mora2000
3.75/5 rDev +5.3%
08-23-2012 03:45:14 | More by bjames08
4.1/5 rDev +15.2%
Served on tap during brewery tour at the Portsmouth location.
Appearance: Golden and slightly cloudy. Decent head and head retention.
Smell: Citrus and wheat, but not overwhelming.
Mouthfeel/Taste: Smooth and light bodied. Taste of citrus and ginger with a bittersweet taste in the backround.
Overall: Good brew, I enjoyed this one and bought myself a bottle after the tour was over.
08-24-2012 20:22:19 | More by Cavanaghty
3.75/5 rDev +5.3%
05-26-2013 23:32:39 | More by Janeinma
3.5/5 rDev -1.7%
06-09-2013 19:40:54 | More by juicebox
3.75/5 rDev +5.3%
06-16-2013 01:12:20 | More by sgttibbs
4/5 rDev +12.4%
11-18-2011 02:56:01 | More by richkrull
4/5 rDev +12.4%
07-15-2012 08:17:10 | More by WaydeRafnel
New Jersey
3.25/5 rDev -8.7%
07-20-2013 20:33:55 | More by acurtis
3.11/5 rDev -12.6%
Pale gold, mostly transparent except for a bit of chill haze. No head to speak of whatsoever... I even poured hard to get something, but was unsuccessful. Practically no carbonation.. Did I get a bad bottle?
Light and crisp. A little on the sweet side. Ginger and a damp wheat character up front followed by orange peel. Faint coriander and yeast presence. No detectable hops.
Light. Ginger is dominant and dances on your tongue. Simple malts provide a light nut character. Light spicing. Muted and rather boring.
The ginger provides an interesting tingle, but isn't enough to redeem this. Ultra light body. Low levels of carbonation. Finish is semi-dry.
Disappointing. I'll admit that I had high hopes after seeing the scores here.. unfortunately, this did nothing for me. It's light and very easy to drink, but lacks enough substance to recommend.
10-24-2013 01:21:32 | More by alphagnome
North Carolina
3.08/5 rDev -13.5%
A - hazy yellow with a thin, fizzy, bubbly layer of white head that fades quickly
S - faintly spicy, warm, white grapes
T - faint banana, faint spice
M - fizzy, bubbly, a bit over carbonated, light bodied
This is a rather disappointing Witbier. It doesn't have great flavor and it's over carbonated. It's like and you can put them away but for any true fan of the style they should look elsewhere.
07-21-2012 02:21:53 | More by tdm168
2.88/5 rDev -19.1%
This cloudy pale amber ale pours with a minimal head and lace.
The aroma is malty and spicy.
Upon hitting the palate, this one hits sweet and candy-like, with a hint of ginger spicing it up. Nonetheless, I found this one to be overbearingly sweet, and tough to finish.
05-12-2012 21:41:02 | More by secondtooth
3.3/5 rDev -7.3%
12oz bottle served in pint glass, cold. Bottled on June 15. Beer pours pale yellow with a medium thick white head. Beer is slightly hazy and full of big soda-like bubbles.
Aroma is sweet and of ginger and orange. Flavor is similar: big on ginger, coriander maybe coming in second. A little bit of sugar sweetness on the tip of the tongue towards the end, but also a cloying taste from the spices used. Still, more dry (yeast is present) than sweet overall.
Drinkable, but more of a gimmicky ginger-weiss than a Belgian Wit.
08-15-2011 03:44:40 | More by hreb
3.75/5 rDev +5.3%
08-10-2013 03:26:02 | More by WoodBrew
3.5/5 rDev -1.7%
06-11-2013 17:03:00 | More by Cooper
3.5/5 rDev -1.7%
08-05-2012 23:41:26 | More by avisong
3.78/5 rDev +6.2%
Poured a half finger of head on a cloudy, medium straw colored body.
The aroma is a dose of ginger with a little dry grain in the background.
The ginger really spices up the witbier nicely here. A little ginger with a mild bitter, rounded out by soft wheat taste.
The texture is softer with moderate carbonation.
I'm not a fan of witbier but I liked this.
05-09-2013 01:50:39 | More by Fatehunter
3.75/5 rDev +5.3%
06-06-2012 18:18:47 | More by Pretzels
Redhook Wise Cracker Wit from Redhook Ale Brewery
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http://www.flickr.com/photos/klaus_s_henning/ :: Biography :: Born and raised in Hermannstadt/Sibiu in the heart of central Romania, German artist Klaus S. Henning has lived in Southern Germany and in Eastern Canada since the late 80's pursuing a career in electrical engineering and software development. As a craftsperson and artist, he is mostly self-taught and has been influenced by his surroundings and travels across Europe, North-America, and more specifically to Canada, Romania, Israel and India. Klaus has been a photographer for many years as well as having done drawings and paintings for about 23 years concentrating his efforts on china ink, collage and stained glass(tiffany)-style drawings. In the past couple of months Klaus has added ceramic pottery to his mix of interests. Very recently, Klaus has spent 13 months in the Seoul Metropolitan Area and absorbed many vibrant cultural impressions from this magnificent country: Korea. ::
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The Maya Ballgame was swift and dangerous. It was a contest of athletic skill and ritual spectacle where ballplayers reenacted the eternal struggle between light and dark, order and chaos.
Each ancient Maya city had at least one ballcourt and one pyramid in its ceremonial center. The Maya played the Ballgame with unique balls made of rubber. As the ballplayers maneuvered the ball across the ballcourt, they struggled in an earthly ritual that mirrored the cosmological battle between day and night. With the ball being the Sun, the ballplayers the planets, and the stone ballcourt ring the portal to the Underworld, the game was a contest between death and rebirth.
The Ballgame ceased to be played in the 1500s, outlawed by the conquering Spaniards, who saw the bouncy rubber ball as an instrument of the devil. But now the Maya Ballcourts and pyramids are being rebuilt at a pace not seen in a thousand years. The Maya calendar, which twines the cycles of the Sun, moon and planets, is the most sophisticated ever devised by a civilization. According to the calendar, this current 5,126 year-long-cycle of Time that we live in began on August 13, 3114 BCE when the Hero Twins, Hunaphu and Xbanke, defeated the Lords of Death in an Underworld Ballgame. It will end on December 21, 2012. Now with this Maya cycle of Time rolling towards its end, the Ballgame is once again being resurrected.
Photographer David Bjorkman and writer Victoria Thomas have documented the only school in existence teaching young Maya boys the Maya Ballgame. Also included are photographs of 12 of Mexico's most impressive Maya pyramids, which symbolize the Upperworld. This book contains 37 of the 38 original photographs of the Maya Ballgame Museum Exhibit.


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Gov. Chris Christie lashed out at a former White House physician who said she worries about him dying in office because he is so heavy, telling her to 'shut up.'
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The co-owner of the Portland Aquarium who is facing charges of illegally purchasing marine life has been arrested again.
Ammon Covino, 39, of Meridian, ID is accused of violating the conditions of his pretrial release. He was arrested Tuesday, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office, District of Idaho.
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United States Marine Josh Munsee, a captain, recently finished his third term overseas, and decided he wanted to surprise his family with an early return. The Detroit Lions honored the Grand Rapids native with a video featuring quarterback Matt Stafford at the end of the first quarter, while Munsee's wife — who thought her husband wasn't coming back until February — and children stood on the field as guests of honor. Stafford thanked Munsee for his service, then welcomed the captain onto the field.
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Josh visited the Lions website, clicked on the 'Contact Us' link, and heard from the team two days later. "We gotta make this happen," Lions Vice President of Marketing Jennifer Cadicamo said.
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"Great story about robots taking over!"
This short radio play was fun and fast paced. A man wants some away time from his wife so gets a robot that looks just like him to fill in while he is gone. Trouble is the robot doesn't want to be turned off and the trouble begins.
When the star finds out what happened to the $10 thousand dollars they were saving for a vacation house. Great twist!
I love these old science fiction shows. Some of the best writers had their stories done on these formats and it's great fun to rediscover them.
Definitely! Quick short listen.
""The law is: Eat or be Eaten""
I have read this book before but never listened to it. This was a great listen while working in the garden and doing my needlework.
This book is a companion piece to Call of the Wild in the fact that it tells the opposite story. The story of a wolf who survives hardship and misery only to experience love and trust in his later years.
All is told from the wolf's point of view and except for Black Beauty I have never read a better attempt than this.
Bob Thomley is a great narrator who reads with great emphasis and empathy.
White Fang lived such a harsh life and I really was pulling for him to overcome that and find peace.
I love this book!
"What do you do with Jell-O?"
This is a fun read, but there are some very serious issues discussed. Isn't that what the best Science Fiction is about?
In the here and now, if you were an alien how would you present yourself to earth? You'd need an agent, right? That is the premise for this quirky book about Hollywood and aliens. Some things to think about: Is it okay to take over a dog's body who died of a heart attack? How about a human's?
Wil Wheaton, (John-boy of the Stars) is the narrator to this work and he does a stand-up job. He's funny when he needs to be and serious when it counts. Well done, Mr. Crusher!
I had never read any of John Scalzi's books and it looks like I will keep an eye out for more of his nerdy humor and timely stories.
Worth the time to listen!
"Man is conceived in sin and born in corruption ..."
"Man is conceived in sin and born in corruption and he passeth from the stink of the didie to the stench of the shroud. There is always something..."
I loved the lyrical writing in this story of Willie Stark and Jack Burden. It was a beautiful tragedy and the only reason I give it 4 stars is the fact that it has a happy ending which does not fit the tone of the rest of the novel.
Based loosely on Louisiana Governor Huey Long's life and death this book won the Pulitzer Prize in 1947.
It has wonderful characters and the storyline is consistent and enlightening on the South of the 30's to 40's. Instead of feeling like a dated story it feels like you have stepped back in time and been welcomed in with open arms.
The narrator does a good job on this book.
It's a classic that you will never forget.
"A great overview of this time period!"
This is a long book at about 34 hours but worth the time it took to listen. I knew little about the time period of 1815-1848 in the history of our country which is a shame because lots of things happened in this timeframe. This won the Pulitzer Prize in 2008 and is one of the Oxford History of America series.
I have seen people claim a liberal bias in this book. I can't say I saw that but it is harsh on conservative darling Andrew Jackson with good reason. He destroyed the banking system, disregarded the Supreme Court rulings, and shipped the Cherokee and other natives off to the reservations in the infamous Trail of Tears. Polk doesn't get much sympathy from him either. The Mexican War seems to have been a more unpopular war than even Viet Nam. We were the aggressor in that one.
I think it is important to read many histories on the same topics and get a well rounded picture instead of only reading Glenn Beck or Bill O'Reilly's histories.
John Quincy Adams is the hero of this book. He wasn't a very good President but he was a wonderful statesman who stood up for the underdog (Amistad) and never quit. In fact, he died giving a speech on the Mexican War in the House of Representatives.
This book covers a lot of religious history. The Mormon's, the Great Enlightenment, the Second Great Enlightenment, the start of the Shakers, the Oneida Cult, the Transcendentalist movement, the Baptist, the Seventh Day Adventist all began in this period. It takes up many chapters in this book but is necessary to understand what was happening in the country.
I also learned how European white male centered this country was and how this affected the way we treated Hispanics, Blacks (slave and free), Catholics, Jews and women. Thank goodness we have grown into our Constitution.
Samuel Morse's first telegram to Congress was the quote "What hath God wrought" which the author made the title of his book. He emphasized the great transportation and communication changes that came about in these few years.
The narrator was fine for the most part except for his few pronunciation errors in words like "Willamette" that could be jarring at times.
A great overview of this time period and well worth the time.
"Baby Genghis!"
I enjoyed this book about the early years of Genghis Khan but not as much as I hoped. Maybe it was because Temujin (as he is called) was so young and it was hard for me to be interested in his early life. I think I will try another of Mr. Iggulden's books before I skip the rest of these. He does write on things I am interested in.
Stefan Rudnicki was the narrator of this book did a fine job.
The story revolves around a young Temujin, his mother and his four brothers and baby sister surviving in the wilderness after their father was murdered by rivals.
Temujin grows as a leader and by the end of the tale he is poised to unite all the tribes under one ruler. There are good fighting scenes and gruesome descriptions of rituals and healings that were par for the course in those days.
If I was to compare this book with a book by Bernard Cornwell it would not even compare. I can't quite put my finger on it, but I didn't care enough for the characters in this story to give it higher than a three.
"A new series that I couldn't put down!"
This is my first Walt Longmire novel but it certainly won't be my last. Longmire is a widower and sheriff in Apsaroka County in Wyoming. When one of the four men who got a light sentence for raping a mentally handicapped Cheyenne girl turns up dead, he's got a problem on his hands.
Craig Johnson knows how to write characters, and make you love them. The bad guys are interesting and the story is gripping and keeps you on the edge of your seat.
The best part of the book is the dry humor of the many characters. There are so many great one-liners in the book that I couldn't keep up with them. One that I remember was when Walt asks his friend Henry Standing Bear, who has been shot, "Pain?" "No, thanks I have enough." Henry answers.
I understand A&E have a series called "Longmire" based on this series.
George Guidall does a wonderful job voicing these marvelous characters.
I look forward to reading more of this author and his Longmire series.
"The author explains her process!"
This is not your typical autobiography. It's more of a history on when and why she wrote her different books and plays. The unique thing for this is she reads it herself.
You can tell she is a very private person because there is little on her personal life in this story. It's really a textbook on how to write a book and how it worked for her.
For anyone who is a fan of Mrs. Christie's this is a fun book. Miss Marple is NOT her grandmother although a lot of characteristics they share, including a second sense that something is going to happen.
She also talks about her favorite books she's written: Absent in the Spring by Mary Westmacott (her pseudonym). That particular book she wrote the first chapter, than the last chapter and continued to write it in one day with no sleep. She than slept for 24 hours straight and the next day she read and made very few changes. She said she loved that experience but didn't know she could survive another one.
This is a good short listen and well worth your time if you are an admirer of her work.
"American history in a new format!"
This book has you looking at history and politics in a unique way. The author takes you through the original colonies and who the people involved with them were and how they thought, why they came to America and what their goals were.
We can see that the people who settled in Jamestown were much different than the Pilgrims of Plymouth. One came here to escape religious persecution and build a paradise on earth while the other came to make money and nation build by conquering the indigenous tribes and further the British Empire. Very different goals and the colonies were on a collision course. It's a wonder that we survived as one nation at all.
There are 11 different cultures in America all with differing goals and attitudes on what this country stands for. This is an interesting read and takes us from the 1500's to the present day with some future forecasts thrown in for good measure.
The reason I didn't give it a 5 star was because I think some of the facts were skewed or out and out wrong. The Whiskey Rebellion was one and I will do further research to see if his conclusions are right.
The narrator does a fine job.
I do highly recommend this book for anyone interested in the history of this nation and it's political future.
"A course that will open you to new ideas."
This course is about exploring the greatest books ever written that changed the world.
It also explains why they are great and how they affected those around them. Professor Fears is a great lecturer and always keeps things interesting. Each lecture is around a half hour each so great to listen to on your commute or when you have a short time to devote to the lecture.
The books per Prof. Fears are:
1. Letters and Papers from Prison by Dietrich Bonhoeffer
2. Homer 's Illyiad
3. Meditations by Marcus Aurelius
4. Bhagavad Gita
5. Exodus by Moses
6. The book of Mark in the New Testament
7. Koran
8. Gilgamesh
9. Beowolf
10. Job
11. Oresteia by Aeschylus
12. The Bacchae by Euripides
13. Phaedo by Plato
14. The Divine Comedy by Dante
15. Othello by W Shakespeare
16. Prometheus Bound
17. Gulag Archipelago by Solzhenitsyn
18. Julius Caesar by W Shakespeare
19. 1984 by George Orwell
20. The Aeneid by Virgil
21. Gettysburg Address by A Lincoln
22. Pericles Funeral Speech
23. All Quiet on the Western Front by Erich Maria Remarque
24. Confucius
25. The Prince by Machiavelli
26. Plato's Republic
27. On Liberty by John Stuart Mill
28. Le Morte d'Arthur by Thomas Mallory
29. Faust Parts One and Two by Goethe
30. Walden by Henry David Thoreau
31. Rise and Fall of the Roman Empire by Gibbons
32. Lord Acton's History of Liberty
33. On Duties by Cicero
34. Autobiography of Mohandas Gandhi
35. My Early Life, The Second World War series and Painting as a Pastime by Winston Churchill
The last lecture goes over the books quickly and talks about the lessons taught and that the best way to pursue knowledge is to open your minds and meditate on each book in order to let what the author is trying to tell you sink in.
I highly recommend this class. It opened up a whole new world to explore for me.
"War, Romance and Strong Heroine!"
I have read this book many times, I have seen the television mini-series several times but this is the first time I listened to it. The narration is strong and the accents are bonza!
The story is in two separate parts. The first section revolves around women and children captured by the Japanese in Malaysia and because they have no POW camps for them the women are forced to march around the island until more than half die. Jean Paget is the heroine who keeps them all together. Along the way they meet up with Joe Harman an Aussie who is also a prisoner being used as a driver for the Japanese. He goes out of his way to help them and pays dearly for it.
Through a series of misinformation and false conclusions the two are separated. Meanwhile Jean becomes an heiress and meets with Noel Strahan the lawyer who will be the trustee of her money until she is 35.
She decides to pay back the village that helped her during the war and from their she goes to Australia.
I love Nevil Shute's writing and his characters are always believable and human. This is one of my favorite books of all time. I can highly recommend it!
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Sales of Previously Owned Homes Climb to 10-Month High
Purchases of previously owned homes unexpectedly rose in July to a 10-month high as low borrowing costs and an increase in inventory drew buyers.
US existing home sales rise for 4th straight month in latest sign of housing rebound
Sales of existing U.S. homes rose for the fourth straight month in July to their highest level in nearly a year, the latest sign that the housing recovery is picking up after stumbling at the start of the year.
Monaco real estate market attracts investors escaping stricter tax policies
Everyone wants a piece of Monaco's property market , and skyrocketing property values are not stopping investors from snapping up properties in this tiny country in the French Riviera, several reports said.
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Construction begins on big South Lake Union lab project delayed by recession
Construction of the Atrium, a lab/office project on the east side of Seattle's Lake Union, will begin in October, the developer, Washington Holdings, said Tuesday.
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Commercial real estate brokers will be required to disclose potential conflicts of interest to parties in any deal they handle, due to a bill that takes effect Jan. 1. Commercial real estate brokers will soon be required to disclose potential conflicts of interest to parties in any deal they handle.
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The Sierra Club has stamped its endorsement on a $100 million housing and office development project along San Francisco's waterfront, according to an item in the Matier & Ross column in the San Francisco Chronicle.
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White Males Still Vastly Overrepresented at Top of Federal Hierarchy
by Manic Lawyer, Tue Dec 02, 2008 at 11:20:24 AM EST
African American Political Pundit has been sounding the alarm that one Black man in the Oval Office does not diversity make. AAPP's Change Watch: Minority Advocates Watching Obama That point is underscored by a new report by the Government Accountability Office, showing that Blacks and women are still woefully underrepresented among the highest level of civil servants managing the government, and this will not change unless the Obama Administration makes a conscious decision to address rather than exacerbate the inequities.
For example, only 8.5 percent of high level executives were Black, although the nation is 12.8% Black; and only 3.6 percent of the high level executives are Latino, even though Latinos make up 14.8% of the United States.
Meanwhile, white men constitute 60.7 percent of the highest level civil servants, even though they constitute less than thirty percent of the population. In other words, white men are 100% overrepresented in the highest level civil service jobs.
Some people are going to insist, as a defense of the current demographics, that these jobs should be given out based on merit rather than based on gender, skin color or ethnicity. While each job should be given to the person most capable of doing the job, the "best candidate" argument assumes that white men are the best candidate twice as often as they are present in the general population. It's more likely that white men are 100% overrepresented as a result of historic patterns of old-boy networks, the "white male supremacy syndrome".
I define "white male supremacy": as "the belief that white males, no matter how much and how often they fail, are still, by virtue of their male gender and white skin, inherently more qualified than blacks and women who succeed." -- Francis L. Holland, December 13, 2006 at DailyKos.In the middle of the worst recession since the Great Depression, it's hard to argue that having 100% over-representation of white men in the highest levels of the Federal Government is an example of choosing the best people for the job regardless of the color. Instead, it's an example of choosing white men for jobs regardless of whether they are the best people with the best ideas and the most ability to implement them.
The over-representation of white men results, as well, from the superhuman white man myth.
The Strongest American Myth Historically is the Superhuman White Man Myth To be elected president, Barack Obama had to overcome this powerful myth, helped by being compared with George W. Bush and John McCain in the context of a hugely unpopular war and then an international economic meltdown.
However, some of the "superhuman" white men who created the current meltdown (like leverage proponent Rubin) are being invited back into the Government, packing the upper levels with white men while ignoring the abilities of women and minorities who have not yet been given a chance to discredited their theories and abilities. Robert E. Rubin is a director and counselor at CitiGroup, where he helped turn Citi into a financial basket case, a microcosm of the financial policies that have turned international financial markets into a freefalling chaos.
( . . . ) Mr. Obama has sworn to usher in a period of re-regulation, to avoid the freewheeling risks that Citigroup and the rest of the financial industry undertook after Mr. Rubin, with Mr. Summers, helped tear down the regulatory walls between banks, brokerages and insurance companies, and freed them to trade in unregulated and little-understood derivatives worth trillions of dollars. New York TimesSo, why bring back Rubin, whose advice has already been discredited? Who can argue that Rubin is the "best man for the job" when his advice has destroyed the value of Citi and sent the world economy into a meltdown?
It's time to bring more diversity to the Federal Government, because "anger and disgust at white male leadership" is what made it possible for Barack Obama to become president and Hillary Clinton to become secretary of state. They should remember that as they go about filling federal jobs. Anger and Disgust at White Male Leadership Fuel Contributions and Polling of Clinton, Obama
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FGCU Falls on Senior Day against A-Sun Rival Stetson, 5-2
FORT MYERS, Fla. – Senior Matthew Rock (Fort Lauderdale, Fla./Fort Lauderdale HS/Jacksonville) won a tight match in the third set super tiebreaker, 10-7 but the FGCU men's tennis team fell just short on Senior Day against Stetson, 5-2 on Saturday at the FGCU Tennis Complex.
FGCU falls to 6-8 (3-4 A-Sun) on the season and Stetson improves to 14-4 (5-2 A-Sun). The Eagles need to win at least one more match to clinch a spot in the A-Sun tournament.
"Today was a tough day," said first-year head coach C.J. Weber. "The guys put forth a great effort, but we just could not pull out the close sets that we needed to in order to win the match. I couldn't be happier for Rock today, who played some great tennis and can't think of a better way to go out on your Senior Day."
The Green and Blue lost all three doubles matches to fall behind 1-0 in the match. At No. 3 doubles, juniors Collin Brown (Victoria, Texas/Memorial HS) and Jackson Moore (Bradenton, Fla./Lakewood Ranch HS/Georgia State) fell to Didrik Berg and Nathan Debut, 8-2. At No. 2 doubles, the Hatters clinched the point with a 8-6 win as Maksim Levanovich and Chester Espie defeated the freshmen team of Michael Beiler (Palm Harbor, Fla./Dunedin HS) and Tianyu Bao (Tianjin, China/Bayshore HS).
In the final doubles match, Rock and sophomore Lance Lvovsky (Dania,Fla./Broward Virtual School/Jacksonville) battled to a tough 8-7, (7-5) loss against Hans Adrian Riseng and Njal Stene, at No. 1 doubles.
In singles, Stetson took a 3-0 lead after wins at No. 3 and No. 6 singles. Berg won in straight sets against sophomore Dean Tsamas (Lexington, Ky./Henry Clay HS), 6-4, 6-4, at No. 3 and Beiler fell to Espie, 6-2, 7-5, at No. 6.
The Hatters clinched the victory when Debut took down Lvovsky, 6-0, 7-6 (7-0), at No. 5 singles. Lvovsky battled to a second set tiebreaker but fell 7-0 in the breaker.
Bao picked up his second win over a ranked opponent after defeating Levanovich, 6-3, 6-7 (5-7), 1-0 (11-9), at No. 1 singles. Bao won the super tiebreaker 11-9 and ended Levanovich's six-match conference winning streak.
In the final match, Rock outlasted Adrian Riseng, 4-6, 7-5, 1-0 (10-7), at No. 4 singles. Rock rallied back after dropping the first set to win the final two sets, 7-5 and 10-7 in the super tiebreaker.
"It was great to be able to honor Steve (Binninger) and Rock on their last home match of their career," said Weber. "They have both made FGCU very proud and I will be honored for them to join our tennis alumni."
The Green and Blue head to the Music City to end the season on the road against Lipscomb and Belmont on Friday, April 13 at 2 p.m. and Saturday, April 14 at 10 a.m. in Nashville, Tenn.
Results and recaps will be available on www.FGCUathletics.com after each match this season.
Stetson 5, FGCU 2
Singles competition
1. Tianyu Bao (FGCU) def. #113 Maksim Levanovich (STET) 6-3, 6-7 (5-7), 1-0 (11-9)
2. Njal Stene (STET) def. Jackson Moore (FGCU) 6-4, 7-6 (7-3)
3. Didrik Berg (STET) def. Dean Tsamas (FGCU) 6-4, 6-4
4. Matthew Rock (FGCU) def. Hans Adrian Riseng (STET) 4-6, 7-5, 1-0 (10-7)
5. Nathan Debut (STET) def. Lance Lvovsky (FGCU) 6-0, 7-6 (7-0)
6. Chester Espie (STET) def. Michael Beiler (FGCU) 6-2, 7-5
Doubles competition
1. Hans Adrian Riseng/Njal Stene (STET) def. Matthew Rock/Lance Lvovsky (FGCU) 8-7 (7-5)
2. Maksim Levanovich/Chester Espie (STET) def. Michael Beiler/Tianyu Bao (FGCU) 8-6
3. Didrik Berg/Nathan Debut (STET) def. Jackson Moore/Collin Brown (FGCU) 8-2
Match Notes:
Stetson 14-4, 5-2 A-Sun
FGCU 6-8, 3-4 A-Sun
Order of finish: Doubles (3,2,1); Singles (3,6,5,2,1,4)
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