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Murata Manufacturing Co., Ltd. has developed Wi-Fi™ driver software that enables Murata Wi-Fi™ modules to be used with µITRON*1 or other real-time OSes*2 (RTOSes) . The solution makes it easy to bring Wi-Fi™ to resource-constrained,*3 energy-efficient RTOS devices running at low clock speeds,*4 which opens the door for Wi-Fi™ in OSes other than relatively full-featured alternatives such as Linux®*5 and Android®.*6
Wireless LAN environments are now more common, even in homes, fueled in part by greater popularity of Wi-Fi™ in smartphones, portable game consoles, and other small, lightweight devices. At the same time, more Internet-based cloud services are launched every day. Network connectivity and use of network services on these devices has extended beyond Linux®, Android®, and other relatively full-featured OSes to the realm of embedded devices,*7 a field previously unrelated to this kind of wireless networking.
In response, Murata has developed Wi-Fi™ drivers compatible with the RTOS used in many of these small, resource-constrained embedded devices, providing a one-stop solution for hardware and software with Murata Wi-Fi™ devices.
Availability of the drivers makes implementation of sophisticated Wi-Fi™ functionality in embedded devices easier, faster, and more economical, demonstrating Murata's commitment to supporting Wi-Fi™ development.
The driver package consists of a Wi-Fi™ driver core and interfaces, which can be developed to suit the environment of use. Sample code for interfaces is also included.
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|An RTOS specification. Offers ample performance even with limited processing power and memory, enabling use even on low-performance computers.
|Real-time OS (RTOS) :
|An operating system that implements functions for real-time processing. Includes a scheduler to determine required processing time, as well as functions enabling execution within the allotted time even with multitasking.
|CPU processing speed and memory capacity required for computer operation.
|Signals that coordinate the timing of processing by circuitry that runs on a specific frequency, such as CPUs. The number of clocks per second is referred to as the clock speed or frequency, with a low value indicating a low clock frequency. Low clock frequency indicates limited processing power, while a high clock frequency indicates higher power.
|A type of OS. Originally a computer OS, Linux® is now used in many mobile phones, digital appliances, and other embedded devices. Notable for its standard network functions and stability.
|General name for a platform mainly used in smartphones and tablet computers, including elements such as the OS, middleware, interfaces, and applications. Currently the leading smartphone OS in the U.S. and Japan.
|Embedded devices:
|Electronic devices with built-in computer systems designed to implement specific functionality.
|Ad hoc connection:
|A wireless LAN protocol. Devices communicate directly, without an intermediate access point.
|Encryption methods established by the Wi-Fi Alliance, an industry organization involved in wireless LAN technology.
|Encryption method established by the Wi-Fi Alliance. Enables easy configuration of connection and security settings for wireless LAN devices.
*Wi-Fi is a registered trademark of Wi-Fi Alliance.
*Android is a registered trademark of Google Inc.
*Linux is a registered trademark of Mr.Linux Torvalds.
*Wi-Fi Direct is a registered trademark of Wi-Fi Alliance.
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Peninsula Plaza Hotel - Douala
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Lake Leelanau Getaway Cottage, South Lake Leelanau in Traverse City
- bedrooms 2
- baths 1
- sleeps 4
- pool no
- hot tub no
- pets allowed yes
- type House
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This beautiful getaway cottage on Lake Leelanau is a vacation
hot spot. Perfect for families and couples alike. This secluded
110ft lakefront cottage is the absolute in rest and relaxation
vacation lakefront cottage. Traverse City, Suttons Bay, and Leland
are all within minutes from this location. This 2 bedroom, 1
bathroom cottage has a real family atmosphere. This cottage has a
rustic feel to it, though the amenities will make you feel right at
home sweet home. Near this location you have golfing, shopping,
water activities, great fishing/ excellent walleye fishery , casino's
and the Lake Michigan Sand Dunes. Come check out this small piece of
paradise we call home.
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Last modified on 08-3-2014 at 9:53 AM.
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house rental amenities
WI-FI access
Full kitchen, cooking utensils, stove, refrigerator,
TV/VCR/DVD , microwave, BBQ grill, lounge chairs,
dock, horse shoes.
Bedroom 1 : 1 Bunkbed and Queen Bed
Bedroom 2: 1 Queen
Linens provided.
Check IN- 2:30 pm
Check Out- 11:00am
activities and attractions in Traverse City Michigan
Swimming, boating, fishing, golf, rest and relaxation. Leelanau
Sands Casino 15-20 minutes away, Local Vineyard tours: Boskydel
Vineyards, Leelanau Vineyards, Ciccone Vinyards,Goodharbor Vineyards, CraneHill Vinyards,
all within 1/2 hr drive. Second to none walleye fishery. Boat
rentals a phone call away.
Salmon fishing available on Lake Michigan for discounted rates.
inquire within.
Golf: Bahle-Farms Leelanau Club, Kings Challenge,
and Links of Leelanau within minutes.
Town of Leland only 20 minutes. Attractions Lake Michigan, Fishtown,
Charter fishing, Manitou Island boat trips. Fine dining and
shopping. Traverse City and Suttons Bay within 15 min. drive.
Town of Suttons Bay 15 minute drive. Art galleries, shopping,
Traverse City also 15 min away. National Cherry Festival in July.
Lake Leelanau fisheries include : Bass, Walleye, Pike, Panfish,
Lake Michigan Lakeshore: Sand Dunes, hiking, fishing and more.
vacation rental rates
Rates are $1100/week. $800 off season Fall/Spring before Memorial day and after Labor Day
CHECK IN 2:30pm
CHECK OUT 11:00am
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Prior to paying a reservation deposit, always verify payment instructions by calling the phone number displayed on this listing page. By contacting the owner directly and paying by an approved method - credit card, paypal, check or bank transfer - your reservation payment will be protected up to $1,000.Learn more in our Security Center
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Don't call me a homer, I just happen to agree with the locker room.
Confidence, I like it. I was looking at some post game reaction by Goran Dragic. I saw something very interesting in the background. No, it wasn't BSOTS's Dave King tirelessly showing his dedication. No, it was the board on the wall titled PLAYOFF SITUATION.
You know what I like about it? Commitment. Confidence in their own commitment. They are going for the playoffs, and they believe in themselves.
They have pegged themselves as the eighth seed. It doesn't matter what the rest of the world says. It doesn't matter what the players and coaches read. It doesn't matter that we don't have any "All-Stars" in the line-up. It doesn't matter that a viable long term success tactic known as "tanking", makes total sense with the crop of players in the 2014 NBA Draft.
The only thing that matters are expectations. Not the expectations that everyone else has for them, but the expectations and standards they have set for themselves. I don't think they have expectations as far as win totals, but it is clear they do have expectations of the effort and hard work they will put in everyday this season. From what I've gathered so far, Jeff Hornacek doesn't care what your name is, or your history. He wants warriors out there, in tune with the here and now. Hard-nosed, high IQ players that will bring it for 48 minutes each game this season. I think he understands that the win totals will take care of themselves with the right balance of effort, determination, and shoulder chips. If he can find the correct recipe, this eighth seed revelation may come to fruition, and we may create a couple "All-Stars" along the way (either half of DragonBlade?).
This season will be exciting. Inside I am a homer, quietly thinking to myself that we are not what they say we are. On the outside, I respect the opinions of others, including some of our finest minds on this site, and don't engage too much in the debate. I could talk the talk, but since I am not in a position to walk their walk, I choose not to talk. I am confident these guys will take that walk for me, and am looking forward to saying "told you so", even if I only thought it...But I guess now I wrote it, so there.
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Burn safety is a foreign concept for most young explorers. In fact, one of the most difficult lessons young children might learn is that some things — such as stoves, radiators and flickering flames — can be painfully hot. And if children play with matches or lighters, the threat can extend to the entire family. Take simple burn-safety precautions to prevent injuries and the dangerous situations that cause them.
Many ordinary things in a home — from bath water and hot food to electrical outlets — can cause childhood burns. To prevent burns, follow these burn-safety tips:
Also, check product labels to make sure mattresses and pajamas meet federal flammability standards. Avoid loosefitting garments made of 100 percent cotton, such as oversized T-shirts.
These burn-safety measures can protect children from outdoor hazards:
Take these simple precautions to prevent fires:
In case of emergency, keep fire extinguishers handy throughout your home. Teach children to leave a burning building by crawling under the smoke, and to stop, drop and roll if clothes catch fire. And be sure to install and maintain smoke alarms on every level of your home and outside sleeping areas. Being prepared for an emergency can be the best safety tool of all.


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A Child Sees God explores how we can all learn from a child's perspective of the world and shows how a child's eye view of the Bible reveals many ideas about ethics and morality, and provides new ways of understanding these ancient stories. This fresh look at the Bible will be a fascinating read for parents, teachers, and ministers. more »2009, Paperback: £16.99/ $36.95
Keywords: bible stories, child psychiatry, child psychology, education, parenting, spirituality, theology
This innovative collection of Bible stories, written in cockney rhyming slang, is a fresh and fun approach to learning about the Bible. From Adam and Eve to the Resurrection, the book presents well-known stories in an original and accessible way for everybody to enjoy. more »2009, Paperback: £6.99/ $13.95
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Sponsored by EARTHSCOPE and Alabama Archaeological Society
Monday, October 15, 2012 - Wednesday, November 14, 2012
Redstone Arsenal
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Huntsville, AL 35808
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October 15 to November 14 - the Huntsville City Schools will sponsor field trips on Redstone Arsenal. EARTHSCOPE will coordinate Indian Education field trips for around 1200 local 4th graders at the Redstone Arsenal Indian Education Outdoor Classroom. Students will tour a replica Mississippian period house, participate in a geo-caching exercise to learn about hunter-gatherer subsistence, try their hands at using atl-atls, traditional bows and arrows, and blow guns, play traditional Native American games, and learn about other aspects of Native American history and culture.
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Judge Judith Sheindlin
Presiding Judge on Judge Judy
Smart, savvy and opinionated, the irrepressible Judge Judith Sheindlin holds court as presiding judge over real-life cases on the highly-successful courtroom series Judge Judy. Having made a name for herself as a tough but fair judge in New York's Family Court, Judge Judith Sheindlin retired from the bench in 1996 and segued to television to host the syndicated series. Judge Judith Sheindlin brings her trademark wit and wisdom to the widely successful half-hour series that takes viewers inside a television courtroom where justice is dispensed at lightning speed.
Judge Judith Sheindlin's career in family court began in 1972 prosecuting juvenile delinquency cases for the state of New York. Though it was an emotionally taxing job, Judge Judith Sheindlin knew right away she had found her calling, quickly developing a reputation as a sharp, no-nonsense lawyer. In 1982, New York's then-Mayor, Edward Koch, appointed Judge Judith Sheindlin to the bench as a Judge in the Family Court.
Four years later, she was appointed the Supervising Judge in Manhattan and since then, has heard over 20,000 cases in her career. A swift decision-maker with no tolerance for excuses, Judge Judith Sheindlin earned a reputation as one of New York's toughest judges. While on the bench, her message was simple -- take responsibility for yourself, your actions and the children you've brought into the world. Judge Judith Sheindlin is credited with pioneering an "open court policy," allowing the public and the media to view her day-to-day proceedings, which was not a common practice at the time. "Americans have the right to know how their interests are being represented," says the Judge.
Even as a child, Judy seemed destined to pursue a legal career. Never without an opinion or point of view, everything was a debate to young Judy. "My father thought I would be a Senator because I was always arguing with him!" she comments. Judge Judith Sheindlin attended college at the school of Government at American University in Washington, D.C., graduating in 1963. She went on to New York Law School, receiving her law degree in 1965 and began practicing law in Manhattan.
As one of the most outspoken judges in the country, Judge Judith Sheindlin became the subject of a Los Angeles Times article in February 1993. The piece caught the attention of "60 Minutes," leading to a segment on the popular newsmagazine show which brought her national recognition.
She was then approached by Harper Collins to write a book about her experiences on the bench, which lead to the 1996 publishing of her first book Don't Pee On My Leg and Tell Me It's Raining. In this brutally honest criticism of the family court system, Judge Judith Sheindlin offers provocative and realistic suggestions for what she sees as the Family Court system's weaknesses, including steps to reform welfare fraud, foster care, juvenile delinquency and frivolous lawsuits. She also points out that our justice system is inherently flawed, rewarding troubled youth with professional attention and beautiful facilities, while leaving good kids alone to languish in broken-down schools. "The time for change was yesterday. The time to wake up is now," she exclaims. Her second book Beauty Fades, Dumb Is Forever was published in January 1999. A national bestseller, the book takes an in-depth look at women's issues, including the need to have self-esteem, independence, self-reliance and most importantly, a sense of humor.
In February 2000, Judge Judy published her first children's book Win or Lose By How You Choose. Designed as a tool for parents to interact with their children, engaging illustrations accompany a series of clever questions that encourages parents to discuss the answers and evaluate the consequences of each course of action.
Her latest book for adults, Keep It Simple, Stupid, was published in July 2000, in which she shares her no-nonsense opinions on solving everyday family squabbles.
After her appearance on "60 Minutes," Judge Judith Sheindlin was approached about the possibility of presiding over real cases with real consequences in a television courtroom. Intrigued by the notion of bringing her no-nonsense message to a national audience, she agreed. Shortly thereafter, JUDGE JUDY became a reality, premiering in national syndication on September 16, 1996. When asked about her decision to hang up her robes for television, Judge Judith Sheindlin comments, "For 24 years, I tried to change the way families deal with problems on a very small scale, one case at a time. Now I can use the skills I have developed and take my message to more people everyday."
Over the past four seasons, the popularity of Judge Judy has transcended daytime television to become part of America's pop-culture. She has appeared on "Saturday Night Live." She's been mentioned on network TV shows such as "Will & Grace," and on the "Academy Awards." She was selected to serve as a judge for the 1999 Miss America Pageant. She was profiled on A&E's "Biography." She's also been featured in the 1999-00 season by several national television outlets including, "Entertainment Tonight," as well as "The Today Show," "Dateline," CNN's "Larry King Live," "The Tonight Show," "The View," "The Rosie O'Donnell Show," and many others.
JUDGE JUDY has also been featured in several major publications, including the New York Times, Los Angeles Times, USA Today, People, Entertainment Weekly, Modern Maturity, McCall's, Parade, Good Housekeeping, TV Guide and Time, as well as many other local publications. Judge Judith Sheindlin is married to Jerry Sheindlin, a former Justice of the Supreme Court of New York. The second marriage for both, they have five children between them, Gregory, Jamie, Jonathan, Adam and Nicole, as well as five grandchildren.
Although production takes place in Los Angeles, Judy lives in New York and enjoys working out daily, traveling, spending time with her grandchildren, snorkeling, ice skating and of course, bargain shopping. In addition to her academic degrees, she holds an honorary Doctor of Law degree from Elizabethtown College in Pennsylvania.
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(WMC-TV) - The two children, who police say were stabbed by their mother Wednesday night, died at Le Bonheur Children's Hospital, according to Memphis police.
The 6-year-old and 23-month-old were both sent to the hospital once law enforcement arrived on the scene at 230 Tillman Street near Tillman Cove.
Neighbor Veronica Skinner has seen the suspect numerous times before. However, she never saw any signs that would indicate she would harm her children.
"I think it's terrible and I think time is drawing near. I think that's real terrible," stated Skinner.
One of the children received CPR on the scene before being taken to the hospital. Both children died about an hour later.
The mother accused of murdering her two small children is officially charged with the crimes. Click here to read more about the charges and the mother.
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Basic Football Skills
Video: How to Block
Learn to safely and effectively block your opponent.Video
See What You Hit
Describes the importance of seeing what you hit when making a tackle in football.
Video: How to Tackle
You never want to be in a situation where your tackle hurts yourself and others. Learn how to secure a safe and effective tackle.
How To Throw a Football
How to throw the football properly. 4 tips for quarterbacks on developing a successful throwing technique.
How to Catch a Football
This article provides insight into the basic fundamentals of catching a football. It is beneficial for wide receivers, running backs, or anyone else who might end up catching the ball on the football field.
Video: How to Kick a Field Goal
From footwork to positioning, there's a lot to keep straight when kicking a field goal. Learn a couple things to keep in mind when kicking a field goal.
What is a Football?
What is a football? What is it made of? How big is a football?
Video: How to Throw a Spiral
Nailing down the basics of throwing will ensure that you play your best game. Learn the proper technique to throw a spiral football.
How to Break Up a Pass
The proper technique for a defensive back to break up a pass.
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Learn the proper way to carry a football to avoid putting it on the ground.


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Ngoan Nguyen (USA) has worked as a lecturer at Tra VinhUniversity since receiving her B.A. in Rural Development from AnGiang University in 2006. Her career interests lie in educating students to become rural practitioners. She has participated in many local projects and NGO activities to assist the poor and Khmer communities that account for approximately 30% of Tra Vinhprovince's population. She hopes to use the knowledge and contacts gained during her time at Clark to expand the network of available support for Tra Vinh Province, which would include extending building projects and developing cooperative groups for farmers and the poor.


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Relaxing Waterfront Home Key Allegro/Boat Dock Book Now! in Rockport
- bedrooms 4
- baths 3
- sleeps 8
- pool no
- hot tub no
- pets allowed yes
- type House
- community Key Allegro Island
rates (USD)
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$ 2,275 - $ 2,625 / week
vacation rental description
4 Bedroom, 3 Bathroom Water Front Home. 2,200 sq.ft. 70 ft. Dock. Sleeps 8.
Events in February:
12th Annual Lamardi Gras
Fri, February 14, 5pm – 10pm
Lamar Volunteer Fire Station, 302 Bois D'Arc, Lamar (map)
$3 admission Food, fun, casino and live music Parade on Saturday
Rockport Market Days
Sat, February 15, 9am – 4pm
Navigation Festival Grounds - Rockport (map)
Food, Arts&Crafts, Specialty Products, Plants,Produce and much more.
Speak directly with the owners who actively manage and use the home when not rented. We are looking for families who want a higher quality home at a reasonable cost and are willing to care for the home like their own. The furniture, lines, mattresses, towels, kitchenware, entertainment center, Grill/ BBQ, etc are new as of January 2011.
Designer quality home with large open areas for relaxing and entertaining. Most rooms have either an Waterfront Canal View, Aransas Bay View, Water View, or Little Bay View. Approximate 2,200 sq ft includes 4 bedrooms/3 bathrooms, two separate Blue Ray Flat Screen Entertainment Centers including one with Wii gaming. View Decks on the upper and lower levels. Dining indoors will accomodate 8 at dining table and 6 at the Kitchen counter. Dining outdoors will accomodate an even larger group.
Also see our other Vacation Rental on Key Allegro Island #96676
We also have a Facebook Page(Key Allegro Rental, Rockport) that has information on upcoming events in and around the Rockport area as well as vacation specials, restaurant info and more. Check out our page and like us on Facebook!
house rental amenities
Boat Dock 70 ft, Fishing Dock, Fish Cleaning Station, Kayaks, Paddle Boat, Mountain Bikes, Gas Grill, Charcoal Grill, Flat Screen TV, DVR, BlueRay, Wii Gaming.
Small dogs under 15 pounds can be discussed with owners.. Dogs only. No more than 2 dogs are allowed. $25.00 Pet Fee per pet
activities and attractions in Rockport Texas
18 - 20 Gourmet Food Fest
Paws & Taws
402 Fulton Beach Road
Fulton, Texas 78358
Friday: 1pm – 7pm, Saturday: 10am - 5pm, Sunday: 11am - 4pm
28 - "Parlor Chats" series which is titled "Preserving Our Treasure: The Journey of Restoration"
Fulton Mansion Education and History Center
317 Fulton Beach Rd, Rockport, TX 78382
2 - 3 - Bountiful Bowl Pottery Fair/Rockport Clay Expo
Rockport-Fulton High School Commons Area
1803 Omohundro St.
Rockport, Texas 78382
Pottery Fair and Sale R- F High School- $5 entry to support local Meals on Wheels, Gallery Art Walk Sat & Sun Rockport Heritage Dist, Feb 2 form 10am-8pm, Feb 3 from 12 - 4pm, Clay Exhibition with Opening Reception Sat 5-7pm Rockport Center for the Arts , pottery demo Feb 3 11am - 1pm Ryan McKerley
8 & 9 - 9th Annual Lamardi Gras
Lamar Volunteer Fire Department
Food, fun, casino and live music, Parade on Saturday
7 - 10 – 34th Annual Oysterfest
Fulton Navigation Park
A salute to the oyster industry with plenty of food, entertainment, arts & crafts.
9 - 24th Annual Whooping Crane Strut
Memorial Park, Rockport
23 – 12th Annual Taste of Rockport
Paws & Taws
402 Fulton Beach Road
Fulton, Texas 78358
Put on by the Rotary Club
13 & 14 - Annual Tour of Homes
Rockport Center for the Arts
902 Navigation Circle
Rockport, Texas 78382
4 - 5 - 12th Annual Nautical Flea Market
Rockport Harbor
Rockport, Texas
Buy, sell or trade...empty out you storage shed, empty out your dock box
17 & 18 - 14th Annual Babes on the Bay Fishing Tournament
The Aransas Bay Chapter of the Coastal Conservation Association (CCA), to promote women's fishing in the Aransas Bay area, created the Babes on the Bay fishing tournament.
25 - 26 - 176th Annual Rockport Festival of Wines
Texas Maritime Museum
1202 Navigation Circle
Rockport, Texas
Two fabulous days of wine tasting, entertainment, cooking demonstrations and more on the Museum grounds. Please visit their website for complete information.
7 & 8 - 3rd Annual Rockport Music Festival
21 & 22 Salty Dog Fishing Tournament
Paws & Taws Convention Center
402 Fulton Beach Road, Fulton, TX 78358
4 - July 4th Fireworks Display on Little Bay
9:15pm - 10pm
6 - 7 - 44th Annual Rockport Art Festival
Rockport Center for the Arts
Festival Grounds
Rockport, TX 78382
10 – Aransas Bay Chapter of CCA Banquet
Paws & Taws Convention Center
402 Fulton Beach Road, Fulton, TX 78358
Banquet & Auction
12 - 15 Hummer/Bird Celebration
Rockport-Fulton Area Chamber of Commerce
404 Broadway, Rockport, TX
5 - 6 Rockport-Fulton Shopping Tournament
Save the date for a shopping discounts & zany fun with a special viewing of shops on Friday evening. 18 R-F stores will be participating. The Town of Fulton will host a fishing tournament & free Saturday night concert featuring 'Riptide' All benefiting The Education Foundation
11 - 13 - Rockport Seafair
Rockport-Fulton Area Chamber of Commerce,
404 Broadway, Rockport, TX
Fresh from the bay seafood, live entertainment, arts & crafts, and crab races. Held at the Festival Grounds, Navigation Circle.
19 - Ducks Unlimited Annual Banquet - Rockport-Fulton Chapter
Paws & Taws Convention Center
402 Fulton Beach Road, Fulton, TX
5pm - 10pm
9 - 'Paint The Town Red' Education Foundation Fundraiser
Paws & Taws Convention Center
402 Fulton Beach Road, Fulton, TX
6:30pm - 10pm
Dinner, Raffle, Silent & Live Auction, Big Board, Dancing - Red Attire optional but encouraged!! Table for 8 $1000. Open Seating $100 & Sponsorship Opportunities
7 - 8 - Christmas Tour of Historic Homes
vacation rental rates
Fall/Winter Mid week special Mon-Wed $295.00 per night. Two night minimum (Exclucing Holidays)
Spring 2014 $375.00 per night 3 night minimum
Summer $395.00 per night 5 night minimum (7 night min for 4th of July)
Fall 2014 $350.00 per night 3 night minimum
Winter Weekend 2014 $325.00 per night 3 night minimum
Major Holidays $395.00.00 per night ( Christmas, New Year, Spring Break, Easter, Memorial Day, Labor Day)
$125.00 Cleaning Fee
$49.00 No Worry Fee
Tax 15%
$25.00 Pet Fee per Pet
We offer month long rentals January and February only for $4500 per month plus Cleaning Fee and No Worry Fee. Pet Fee is $25.00 per pet
2014 - Summer and Holidays $395.00 per night ( 7 night min for 4th of July)


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Former cop accused of threatening neighbors
Man told neighbors 'I never miss,' deputies say
A former law enforcement officer is in custody Tuesday, accused of threatening his neighbors with a shotgun.
Investigators said Douglas Pulaski stood in his Palm Coast driveway early Friday morning holding a shotgun and pointing to a sign that read "stand your ground."
Neighbors said Pulaski told them to read the sign because he never misses, according to authorities.
When deputies arrived, they said they found Pulaski sitting in his garage with the loaded shotgun in his lap.
Pulaski is charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon and possession or use of a firearm while under the influence of alcohol or chemicals.
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Sometimes, The Indignity Is Worth It
I remember my graduation from NYU's MFA program in the Spring of 2002 like it was yesterday. I crossed that stage as fast as my Prada shoes could carry me, eager to receive official documentation of what I'd known all my life: that I was a Master. (A Master of Fine Arts, technically, but why split hairs?)
It wasn't until the next day that the panic set in.
It suddenly dawned on me that I'd been a professional student since age five. Going back to school each August was something I took for granted. Now, after two decades, that crutch was no longer there. Would I succeed? Would I even survive?
I knew NYU had given me the best education I could have asked for, but my years there had been somewhat sheltered. I was about to enter a work force filled with talented professionals; if I valued a roof over my head and food in my stomach, I'd have to succeed as one of them. The scariest part was that this transition into career mode was one I had to make all on my own.
I imagined that the first step would be deciding which part of the costume design business I wanted to be in. I was qualified for both design jobs and assistant work, but knew each would take my career in a different direction. What I didn't realize was that a designer's direction is pretty much decided by the opportunities that come his or her way.
No sooner had I graduated than I started getting calls from directors I'd met at various NYU functions. (You'd be surprised how many contacts you can make at a Clambake.) They all promised "great opportunities" to design shows they were putting on. I couldn't believe it: I was already being offered design jobs at the tender age of 24! Not that I hadn't always pegged myself as a genius, but it was nice to have it confirmed.
Only after my initial meetings with these directors did I see them for what they were: indentured servitude. If you don't know how much money young designers make, you might want to sit down. One director offered me a show that needed 15-25 costumes — about 200-300 hours of work — for which they would pay me a whopping $300. So much for the "great opportunity." Still, I knew it was just this kind of low-budget, time-consuming job that would get me the real-world contacts I needed. I decided that in this case, the indignity was worth it.
Of course there was still the issue of rent and groceries to deal with, so I immediately began looking for additional work. As I had extensive experience as a design assistant, I figured I'd have no trouble finding a gig. I started by writing letters to every designer whose work I admired. Then I waited. (And waited.) While I got a few responses and showed my portfolio a couple of times, there was not a job offer to be had.
Just when I was starting to consider a "great opportunity" at my local McDonald's, I was offered a job as a shopper for Tricorne, LLC. While I wouldn't have chosen to be a shopper at the time, in hindsight I realize I couldn't have asked for a better way to spend my first few months post-grad. Shopping for shows like Flower Drum Song, Amour, and Mamma Mia introduced me to the costume world from the perspectives of both designer and dressmaker. I got to see every aspect of the process, from beading and dying, to trim and fabric sources. I had no idea how much I had to learn about professional costume design until I started that job. I've come to see the experience as such an essential part of my education that I don't know how I could have made it this far without it.
More importantly, it opened the right doors for me. A few months into my job at Tricorne, and thanks to the contacts I made there, I was offered a job on my first Broadway show. It was an assistant position for the Broadway revival of Nine. I'd be working with stars like Antonio Banderas and — even more dreamily — Chita Rivera. Was I ready for this kind of responsibility? Everyone else seemed to think so, but I myself was dubious.
Much to my surprise, it became immediately clear how prepared I was. My key to success had always been organization, so I concentrated on not letting any of my work get out of control. The fact that the show was relatively small for a Broadway musical made this a reasonable goal. I worked closely with the designer, Vicki Mortimer, and her associate from England, Lynette Mauro. From the very beginning, we acted as a team. We talked through all the major design decisions and I was included in every fitting. Observing an experienced designer like Vicki working with actors was the best training an assistant could ask for. Most of all, I felt like the show was as much mine as it was hers. After opening night, Vicki and Lynette asked if I would be the US associate designer on the show. Later, Vicki asked me to be the associate designer for the upcoming revival of Fiddler on the Roof.
Ironically, it was just this kind of success that led to one of the biggest challenges I've faced since leaving school: the decision to join the United Scenic Artists union. I was lucky. Rather than having to work my way into the union, I received entry when I was offered an assistant position for another Broadway revival, Big River. I had heard so many different stories about what it was like to be a member — good, bad, and ugly — so I decided I needed to make an informed decision.
First, I spent hours online reading about the pros and cons of the union. Joining is an enormous financial commitment. Entry fees run $2,000-4,000, followed by quarterly dues and other miscellaneous expenses. Contrary to my assumption, once you are in the union you are not guaranteed a union job. On the upside, as a working member in the union you are automatically offered pension, welfare, and — most importantly — health insurance benefits. For a freelance artist, this is an invaluable commodity. You also have access to a range of jobs for which non-union workers are not able to apply.
In the end, the pros outweighed the cons and I joined. For me, it was the right thing to do, and I am now a proud member of USA 829. I would advise anyone thinking of joining to wait until they are sure that they will be able get jobs under the contract and are ready for the financial responsibility.
Over a year has passed since I graduated, and I feel like my career is off to an even better start than I had hoped. I'm a perfectionist, though, so if I had to do it over, there are some things I would change.
First, I'd take a year off after I finished undergrad. I think having had some time in the "real world" would have helped my post-grad transition be a less stressful experience. It would also have been a great time to scope out different grad programs to be sure I was choosing the right one for me.
Secondly, I would have tried to get a bit more professional New York theatre experience while I was still in school. I had a great job at the Santa Fe Opera every summer, but it didn't prepare me for New York City's cutthroat theatre world. I would have been at an incredible advantage if, upon graduation, I had already been familiar with the resources the city had to offer.
Finally, if I had it to do over, I would have sought out some of those "great design opportunities" while I still had the security blanket of my school stipend to fall back on. I realize now that there are always small, poorly paid projects available for the taking, and they have the huge upside of helping you make solid contacts. As with any artistic career, it takes hard work and sacrifice to get where you want to be. The more experience you can get, the more likely you are to find work. If you can do it while your major expenses are covered by money that is coming from the government, so much the better!
There Is No Ming In The Real World
Ming Cho Lee looms large at Yale. That is to say that while I was a student in the Design Department at the Yale School of Drama, I was constantly concerned about Ming's response to my design work. Or, to put it bluntly: would Ming hate what I had created and would I have to start all over again? In fact, at Yale I perfected the fine art of lightly gluing or tacking down furniture and walls in my set models in case Ming suddenly insisted that something be changed or removed, perhaps because it didn't "ring true." I suspect that many of my classmates felt similarly, and I gather that many of the other Yale designers who came before me have a very good idea of what I'm talking about. Ming's teaching method may have been frustrating or hard-to-stomach at times, but there was always the comfort of knowing that an extremely gifted and caring teacher was in control of our student-universe, insisting that we correct our mistakes and, if we were lucky, applauding our successes.
Out in the real world, there is no Ming, figuratively speaking, and since graduating from Yale, my career has been a fast-paced, and often chaotic grab bag of assisting, teaching, and designing. Most of my design projects have veered toward the downtown New York theatre scene, largely projects with incredibly small budgets and minimal design fees. One of my first design gigs right out of school was remounting a show I had done at Yale as part of the Drama League's New Directors/New Works program. We presented our three-hour long show during August in a space in the upper levels of a building belonging to Pace University with absolutely no air conditioning. I still wince thinking of the frightening series of twists and turns it took to fit the 4×8 platforms through the elevator door during load-in.
Other shows have provided similarly colorful moments. Once I spent a day driving with a producer out to Long Island in a rental truck to pick up 56 bags of cedar mulch that we used as a floor for a production of Spring Awakening. For the same production I had to find four pristine king-sized mattresses for no more that $50 each. Friends and colleagues called me from the street whenever they came across a discarded mattress, although neither they nor I had a truck on-hand. In order to procure 75 red wine bottles for a production of Blood Wedding, I asked all of my friends to drink lots of wine and save their leftover bottles. I quickly decided that I needed to pitch in and lend a hand to the effort myself.
Assistant work has provided me glimpses of the more rarefied side of the design world. I worked as a studio assistant to Santo Loquasto for several months and remember very fondly sneaking a peek at Maria Bjornson's half-inch model for Les Troyens during a meeting at The Met. Seeing the thick, fully bound set of drawings for Cabaret in Robert Brill's studio brought me face-to-face with the serious realities of a Broadway show. Younger designers that I've worked for, such as Louisa Thompson and Alexander Dodge, have been excellent guidance counselors, providing advice on everything from tax laws to what jobs to avoid even if you're best friends with the director. Perhaps my most lucrative assignment was spending six weeks last summer in Santa Barbara at the Music Academy of the West where I oversaw the installation of a rental set of Albert Herring. The Music Academy, I discovered, is just about the most beautiful place on earth and sure beats spending July in New York City. The highlight of my summer was having my portfolio reviewed by Marilyn Horne who kindly let me know that the Marschallin's entrance in Act III of Der Rosenkavalier must be upstage center.
Despite small budgets and some less-than-glamorous circumstances, I've created my personal handbook of sayings, or slogans, to get me through the design process with integrity. "Pick your battles" seems to be the most useful since I am rarely in a position to get everything I might ask for. I pay particular attention to masking since I know that poor masking is the true sign of an unprofessional, or not well-thought-out design. Another reality that really hit home for me this past year is that theatre is a collaborative art and that I depend on the ideas of directors and other designers to get at the final product. I don't do this alone, and there seems to be a certain modesty and elegance in accepting the ideas of others and giving credit where it is due. I often joke these days that the sound designer is the person who always has the most brilliant solution to the most difficult problem in the set.
Gradually over the past year, I have noticed that my design budgets have gotten larger and better supported, and that gives me hope. One of my most recent shows in New York, St. Scarlet, was a major success for me. It was a chance to design a realistic interior, and it led me to commit something just short of a crime for downtown theatre: putting a box set in the Ontological. After a year of experimental theatre, I surprised myself with the pleasure that I found in picking the wallpaper and wallboard, detailing the staircase and sleuthing out the perfect kitchen chairs. And here's where I must give credit where credit is due: Yale taught me to approach my design with confidence. I held onto details that were important me, and didn't waver when I placed my walls at right angles or specified a realistic floor to ceiling height. Of course, I made some mistakes, but felt that I could proceed with a certain clarity of design perhaps in part because Ming insisted that a design "ring true."
The Career Path Is Logarithmic
I am discovering that supporting oneself as a young artist requires some creative occupational diversification. In the last year and a half, I have worked on theatre, musicals, films, television, art installations, recordings, live music and live events (and I painted a garage). But somehow in the end, they all inform each other. Whether on a purely technical level, creatively, or in the diplomacy of collaboration, all these disciplines are about solving problems. The same self-interrogation that makes a design project interesting can make mixing a TV show a valuable experience. There will always be something I didn't know or expect. It's just my job to notice.
The seeds of this realization were planted in the theater school at California Institute of the Arts. When I decided to go back to school, I had very little theatrical background and no idea how naïve about it I was. When I designed my first show, I found out I could put speakers anywhere I wanted. When I designed my second show, I couldn't believe how it broke me. By the end of my first year, my entire conception of theater and what it could do had changed. When I graduated, I was ready to push beyond the proscenium arch, ready to create new forms and new expressions. My colleagues and I were all set to redefine and shatter preconceived notions of the nature of theater. But when I was thrown from the parapets of the ivory tower, I hit the ground and I had no idea what any of that meant. Suddenly I was faced with a great open void; suddenly I had to pay rent.
As difficult as it was to see then, the advice was, "Look, the career path is logarithmic. Just be patient and take every job that you can." Since I was not willing to do anything but pursue a career as a designer I had to figure out a way to stay available for design work while still supporting myself. So I picked up whatever I could find: crew calls, rental houses, assisting when I could, anything sound-related. But most of it didn't seem to have much to do with the work that I did in school. Setting up PA systems doesn't involve a lot of conceptual and collaborative energy. Mostly it involves lifting heavy things. But eventually I developed enough contacts around Los Angeles that I could do technical jobs while designing plays and musicals in smaller venues. And not long after that, I was able to limit the bread-winning jobs to designing, assisting and mixing. But I still had to figure out what this groundbreaking new theatre was.
When I asked around, I found that some of my classmates who had recently graduated weren't really sure how to be groundbreaking either. So we started a support group. We decided to meet weekly to talk, read plays and see what developed. A splinter from this group evolved into a theatre company that is now producing work and continues to hold weekly readings where anyone who wants to have their own or someone else's text read can do so. What has evolved is a discussion forum that is not centered on a playwright, a play or a specific topic, but one in which anyone is free to riff off of anything that is exciting about the work or wherever the discussion leads. This discourse develops our ability to ask provocative questions and produce inspiring ideas. The discussion always seems to lead to some strange and wonderful cross-media conundrum, such as how to manifest the graphic melodrama of death in Japanese animation on a stage with live actors who cannot actually be split in two.
Since I have been a part of this group, I find that I approach design work with much the same strategy, whether it's discovering the sound that a director's image makes or just getting four singers to sound good against a drum kit in a theatre the size of a large closet. Every job is useful. Asking myself the right question makes the seemingly less interesting one much more rewarding. If I find myself bored, I must be missing something.
Thus far, I seem to have the rent covered and the creative wheels spinning. Have I figured out how to create groundbreaking theatre, new expressions and new forms? No, not really. There is no scale that measures the amount of earth being moved by new theatre. But I do know that the next job I take will surprise me somehow. In both my career and my creative development, I think I will always be "just on the verge of…" something, because the "verge" moves every time I think I get there. Perhaps this is what they mean by groundbreaking experimental work. It doesn't have anything to do with creating the next big thing; it has to do with changing the goal once you you've reached it.


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WARREN - Police and school officials are looking into allegations that an elementary student, who was found to have a knife, threatened the life of another student.
Earlier this week, a Lincoln K-8 teacher notified the principal that a student was in possession of a knife and threatened to kill an 8-year-old female classmate, according to a police report. The student asked another student to help him kill her, the report states. The report was unclear as to whether the incident occurred on Tuesday or Wednesday.
The principal confiscated the Swiss army knife, which was turned over to police. The juvenile prosecutor will be contacted about filing charges, police said.
Warren Superintendent Michael Notar said on Thursday that the district will follow school board policy, which calls for students involved in incidents involving weapons to be suspended with a recommendation for expulsion.
Police probing vandalism at deck
WARREN - City police are looking into several reports of vandalism at the Franklin Street parking deck over the past few weeks.
Warren police Chief Timothy Bowers said investigators are reviewing surveillance videos to try to identify individuals involved.
According to reports, on Wednesday a parking lot attendant told police that he discovered several windows and light bulbs had been broken when he arrived at work around 7:30 a.m.
On Tuesday, several city residents told police that the tires on their vehicles were slashed while they were at the parking deck.
Earlier this month, Warren Councilman Greg Bartholomew also reported his vehicle was vandalized while at the parking deck. He said his car was damaged about 7 p.m. on a weekday.
Security is typically on site at the parking deck weekdays, between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m.
Farmington man gets two years in sex case
WARREN - A West Farmington man will spend two years in prison after pleading guilty to inappropriate contact with a minor.
Ervin Kempf, 28, had pleaded guilty to two counts of gross sexual imposition. Prosecutors claim the contact took place in July 2011.
Dubbed a Tier III sex offender, Kempf will have to register his whereabouts with the sheriff's office every 90 days for the rest of his life.
Warren crews battle apartment fire
WARREN - A family of four escaped unharmed Thursday evening from an apartment on Martin Avenue.
Warren firefighter Mark Thigpen said the department received a call at 7:25 p.m. of an apartment fire at 599 Martin Ave. He said the fire was contained to the one apartment, which had extensive damage. The American Red Cross was contacted to help one adult and three children who lived there, he said.
The cause of the blaze is being investigated.
Disturbance involved several teen girls
WARREN - At least four girls received minor injuries during a scuffle Wednesday afternoon on Shalom Avenue, police said. At least six females between the ages of 15 to 18 were involved, with four suffering "apparent minor injuries."
Police were dispatched about 3:15 p.m. to a residence in the 2200 block of Shalom Avenue N.W., which is listed as the residence for one of the girls. A large group of people were standing outside the apartments, police said.
Police "spoke with both sides of the disturbance and were unable to determine a primary aggressor," the police report states. Police said they advised everyone involved of their legal options.
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Following the commercial success of their debut album Hopes and Fears, a successful 2004 UK tour, and BRIT awards for Best Album and Best British Breakthrough Act, Keane toured Europe and US the US throughout early 2005. The band will also support U2 for a series of shows when U2 returns to Europe later this year.
For Keane's tour, lighting designer Paul Normandale's design impresses despite a relatively small MAC moving light rig. The entire package is Martin and consists of 10 MAC 500 profile spots (MAC 550s for the UK shows), three MAC 2000 Profile, seven MAC 2000 Wash and four Atomic Colors, plus some conventionals picked up locally for each show. Normandale worked with lighting director Rob Sinclair and lighting technician Mick Stowe
"At the outset Keane wanted a show that was both large scale and diverse visually, hence the use of integral video and lighting plus moving set elements," comments Normandale. "This attention to the visual excitement of the band has extended through the scale of the production as it rises across territories. Martin lamp choices scale from MAC 550s and MAC 600 to MAC 2000 spots and washes, Martin Atomics and scrollers."
Keane played to packed houses all across Europe (with a load in that reportedly took less than three hours), performing a selection that included current hits along with new material from their forthcoming album. UK-based Lite Alternative supplied lighting for the European dates.
The band then embarked on a US tour at the end of April, followed by appearances at various international festivals throughout the summer. The US shows feature a larger rig with 2000s replacing the 500s to accommodate larger venues with Upstaging supplying lighting.


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Lawrence Technological University is committed to creating an academic community that values both individual and collaborative efforts that promote learning and discovery. Such a community expects honesty and integrity in the work of all its members. The Academic Honor Code speaks to the work of individual students within the community. It should not be construed as arguing against the important collaborations that also occur among students on campus. This document is intended to clarify the adjudication of issues regarding academic honesty and fair play for students. Portions of this document have been adapted from (a) the 2002-03 University of North Carolina at Wilmington Academic Honor Code and (b) the 2002-03 Binghamton University Academic Honesty Code.


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Four incumbent members of the South Carolina State University Board of Trustees were voted off the board Wednesday afternoon by state lawmakers.
Board Chairman Dr. Walter Tobin, Maurice Washington, Linda Edwards-Duncan, and Jackie Epps will no longer represent the board on July 1.
Tobin was ousted and will be replaced by former South Carolina Republican Party Chairman Katon Dawson, who unsuccessfully sought to become the chairman of the Republican National Committee back in 2009.
According to a legislative source, Dawson was elected to the board for his fundraising ability and a pledge to right the finances at the beleaguered university.
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"A Nice Compilation of Short Stories"
Most of these stories were good,but there were a few stories that I didn't care for. It's a good thing to listen on audio, as you can listen in short bursts and get the complete story. Some of the endings were vague, rushed or forced. I really enjoyed the following stories: Hot Sugar Blues (by Steve Liskow), The Final Ballad (by Brendan DuBois), The 14th Juror (by Twist Phelan), The Consumers (by Dennis Lehane), The Unremarkable Heart (by Karin Slaughter), A Fine Mist of Blood (by Michael Connelly), and The Hollywood I Remember (by Lee Child).
My main complaint is that the audio chapters did not equate to one story. I wish they had been broken down so it was one story per chapter, so I knew how long each one was in advance. Also, I did not like that when it was broken out into two separate files, the separation was made in the middle of a story. There was no reason the story could not have finished and provided a natural break between the two parts.
"Fast Paced and Entertaining"
I really enjoyed this book. The narration was superb; I had to keep reminding myself it wasn't the author because it was so authentic. I could feel the narrator's anger, fear, and frustration at certain points in the story, making it even more believable.
I see where many reviewers didn't like the book because they thought the author was arrogant. I see it more as confident than arrogant; he is smart and he knows his stuff. And while he portrays himself as a victim in places, he takes responsibility in others. I was fascinated by his social engineering successes; prior to reading this, the only time I encountered the term "social engineering" was during mandatory computer security training at work. The examples used there were lame attempts to get access to a company's computer system, and were quite obvious (as in, don't hold the door open for someone you don't know); when I read some of Kevin's tactics, I gained a new appreciation for the term. I kept thinking throughout the book that prior to the computer age, he would not be called a social engineer, but rather, would be referred to as a "con man."
The book was technical enough to get the point across, but not overly technical where you couldn't understand it. It was a bit repetitive in parts, but it was part of the story so it was "necessary repetition." Also, I was bored by some of the replicas of the emails; I didn't need to know every character in an email or every character of code. But those parts were not an integral part of the book and did not detract from my enjoyment of it.
I have to say, Kevin became my hero when someone cut him off in traffic and his response was to hack in the DMV system, get the guy's cell phone number, and then call him to ream his butt out! Come on, who has not ever wanted to do that? That was sweet! I wish I could bring Kevin along on my commute to and from work - I encounter plenty of candidates for this type of hacking project every day!!!!!
Overall, the book was past faced, it read like a fictionalized thriller, and was well narrated. The opening scene hooked me, and my interest was piqued throughout the whole story.
"Too Much Romance, Not Enough Mystery"
For some reason, I thought this was the first in the series, but once into it, realized there was a first. But, I was able to catch up with the characters quickly.
I had high hopes for this one, as I loved the concept of high tech mysteries. However, I was quite disappointed when the focus was more on the romance aspect rather than the mystery. To me, it felt like the mystery resolution was anti-climatic, as there seemed to be more attention paid to the men who were falling all over our geeky heroine. While I don't mind a little bit of romance in my mysteries, I don't like them to take over the story. This was in the style of Stephanie Plum - the main female character is bumbling along (Stephanie while doing her job, this one while on dates), accompanied by quirky side characters, while dazzling men are after her heart. The narration was good; it didn't particularly add to the story nor did it detract from it. Personally, I don't feel the need to continue with the series.
"Dog Overboard!"
I give the writing a 3, as I felt certain parts could have been shorter, some could have been longer, and there were parts that seemed to drag; however, I give Sophie a 5 - therefore, my rating averages out to a 4. Sophie's story is amazing, and she demonstrated such a sense of loyalty to her family!! She refused human companionship during her ordeal as if she was waiting for her own family to find her, which is so heartwarming. I think the eventual reunion between family and dog could have been lengthened and been written in a more dramatic and emotional manner; that would have strengthened the book considerably. I cannot even imagine what her family must have gone through, thinking that they lost her through not keeping a close eye on her. And Sophie's terror at finding herself overboard is beyond imaginable.
I was surprised that I never heard about this story when it happened. I usually see these kinds of stories on the internet and make sure I read them. This one somehow passed me by.
I listened to this on audio, and I am glad that I did. I'm not sure I would have liked the printed version as much, particularly given the reviews of the poor editing of the printed pages. I didn't get that in the audio, so either they fixed it or the narrator fixed it as she went along
"Not As Interesting As I Had Hoped"
This was just okay for me. I am interested in the subject and it was an interesting premise, but the book just didn't deliver for me. I found my attention wandering and I was a bit bored throughout. I don't know if it was the organization of the book, the content or perhaps the narration but it didn't grab me. This is one of those books where maybe the author shouldn't do the narration.
I also didn't relate to most of the case studies. Oh wait, lack of empathy is on the psychopath test list.... Hmmm perhaps I learned something about myself lol!!!
"Loved These Short Stories"
I had never read anything by Peter Clines until I read 14. I was so impressed with that book that when I saw this one, I had to snap it up. This was comprised of four short stories, all of which told a story of a very specific point in time from four different viewpoints. Each story is related through at least one character in a different story. This was a unique concept and the narrators were also good. I could definitely see this one being a full-length novel, told from the various points of view; the stories were already written to be intertwined, so the characters could easily mesh into one larger story.
"Not Quite What I Expected"
I liked this book, but based on the description, I thought I would like it more than I did. I am not sure if it was the question/answer format or the content that didn't enthrall me. Or perhaps I am just not the right audience, as I don't personally know anyone with autism. I listened to it on audio, and while the narrator was good, there was nothing about the narration that made the book more enjoyable or memorable.
I do think this is an important book in terms of having a resource that enables others to understand autism from a different viewpoint. Very often, it is difficult for people to relate to others with disabilities (or even from different cultures) due to the difference in their experiences and perspectives. Books like this humanize the individual experience, and I think it helps people to relate better to others.
"Entertaining Play"
I enjoyed the way this was presented on Audible; it included the audience laughing and the applause, and the various actors narrating the characters made me feel like I was at the play. As far as the content of the play, I thought it was excellent. I liked the story line and laughed throughout. I thought this was highly entertaining and well done.
"A Timely Topic"
I decided to read this now, given the headlines about the Nigerian girls who they think could be sold into the sex slave trade. This dealt with a young girl from Nepal, who was sold by her step-father for around $300. She ends up in India, where she is placed into forced prostitution. The cultural references were quite interesting to me, and I would have loved to read more about the Nepal culture. I had also recently finished reading Memoirs of a Geisha, and although that story happened in Japan, I was struck by the similarities: both books refer to the older more powerful women as "Auntie" and both had to work to pay off their debts to the person who bought them. You can't help but relate to the young heroine of this story and how terrified she must have been at age 13 and 14 to go through this horrific experience.
The narration was also good and the accents were well done
"Interesting Book about a Difficult Topic"
I wasn't sure what to expect based on the reviews, but I enjoyed this book. I didn't enjoy the circumstances that led to the writing of this book as they were incredibly sad, but I appreciate the author's openness and ability to write so honestly about her feelings during this difficult time of her life.
I saw many reviews that rated this book low because they didn't like the author, felt she was a snob, etc. I am not sure what led to this, because many people who are well off have written memoirs and I didn't see these types of reviews. In her case, does she have more money than me? Yes. Does she live a different lifestyle than I do? Yes. (I don't have a "kitchen notebook" to track dinners I served, but then again, maybe I should start one to document the times I actually cook something edible!). Anyway, my point is that her life is completely different than mine, but that is why I want to read about it. I don't want to read about someone who has my life, as I am experiencing that myself. I didn't get the feeling she was snobbish or had the I-am-so-great attitude that I have encountered in some people I have met.
As far as the book content, I could empathize with much of what she went through. While I have not lost a spouse, I have experienced other losses of loved ones and can relate to many of her observations. I completely agree with her statement that when you mourn, you not only mourn the loved one but also the person you were at various stages of your relationship. I have experienced this many times, but this was the first time I heard someone else articulate this experience. I, too, have looked back and thought what changes had occurred in my life that I went through with a particular person who is no longer here. When she describes how she measured time that year after her husband died by comparing to what they were doing on that same day last year, I got it; it was especially moving when she came to December 31, the day that when she looked back one year she realized it was the first day that her husband was not there one year ago.
The author frequently references events that happened shortly before his death and ended with "and he had 48 hours to live" or however many days, months, etc. That is something I think about a lot when someone suddenly dies; I think of how they expected to do something that weekend, or go into work the next day and then suddenly were not there to follow through with those plans. When I saw my mother's glasses sitting on her bedside table after her death, no longer to be used, that really saddened me. It is things like this that really seem to get to me when someone passes away.
For me, the most poignant part of the book was when the author talks about her daughter's belief as a child that the broken man ["death"] was going to come and that she realized that she alone had to do something to stop him from coming for her. That became more important when she was in a hospital fighting for her life years later, at the time her father had died. As a child, Quintana told her mother that if the "broken man" came for her, she would hold onto the fence so that he could not take her away. As the author is going through the experience of losing her husband and seeing her daughter fight for her life, she observes that Quintana "held onto the fence" while her husband did not. I found that particular line particularly moving.
Overall, while the book dealt with sadness and death, I found the book to be enjoyable and moving at times. I listened to this on audio and I didn't have any issues with the narration. I felt that the narrator's voice perfectly suited how I pictured this author to be and I could easily imagine it was the author speaking
"I'm Glad I Stuck With This One"
I listened to this on audio, and the narrator was very good. There were some parts that were over the top that made me laugh at inappropriate times in the story, but overall, I liked the audio version. The various voices were done very well.
As far as the story, I can't add any clever observations that haven't already been said. I can say that this book shows me the importance of sticking with a book and evaluating it as an entire body of work. I didn't like the first part of the book and was going to ditch it, but I stuck with it. Once The Savage appeared and became an integral part of the story, I became interested in it. I loved the differences highlighted between the satirical "civilized" and "uncivilized" societies. The ending was quite a surprise to me and was well done.
I initially thought that I liked "1984" better, but I think they are pretty much equal in my opinion. Each has something slightly different to offer and both are worth the read.
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