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Tubular steel main frame and row arms . Chip resistant silver/grey coloured frame finish. Sculling action rowing action with twin independant adjustable hydraulic cylinders. Deep chromed. contoured row arms with smooth expanded foam padded grips. Bearing mounted PVC covered seat. Oversize PVC footplates with adjustable Velcro style footstraps. 5-function exercise monitor with calories, counter, distance, tempo and timer modes. 16.0kg. Maximum user body weight 110kg. Assembled dimensions: L 120, W 735 mm.
Tubular steel frame with 78 x 4 cm electroplated dual steel rowing rails. Chip resistant epoxy powder coated frame. Progressive shock cord resistance system. 36 x 2 cm row bar with sure-grip padded grips. Contoured roller mounted PU seat. 5 function exercise monitor with calories, distance, scan, speed and time modes.
Assembled dimensions: H 40, W 35, L 167 cms.
Maximum user weight: 100kg (15.7 stone).
The V-Fit Improver is a high-quality rowing machine at an affordable price.
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The adjustable dual hydraulic resistance, along with a free-rolling bearing mounted padded seat and oversize PVC footplates with adjustable straps makes this an essential piece of workout equipment.
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The rate for residential garbage pick-up was raised from $12 to $14 per month. District One Commissioner Keith Davis said that is in line with the average rate around the state of $14.83.
He added that some counties charge as much as $28 per month.
"With the new equipment coming and us providing the first can free of charge, these are rate adjustments that need to be made. To my knowledge, a rate adjustment has not been made in the last 10 to 15 years," Davis said.
Landfill prices are now $5 per vehicle, $10 per utility trailer and $15 per large trailer. Dumpster prices were also increased.
In other action, the commission:
•accepted an agreement with the Alabama Department of Transportation to improve 1.6 miles of roadway on Blackburn Road that leads into Drummond Company's Shoal Creek Mine.
The county will be receiving $796,100 for the project.
•granted permission for Xinergy of Alabama to conduct surface mining and reclamation operations within the 100 foot setback of Pleasant Hill Road and King Manasco Road. County engineer David Edgil said the company has submitted a safety plan that would entail installing a guardrail along the area which will be mined.
"In the past, we have allowed a mining company to mine within 30 feet of the edge of pavement as long as their safety plan is approved," Edgil said.
•hired Eddie Jackson to provide legal services. Chairman Billy Luster said Jackson is already doing some work for the county and will work in conjunction with county attorney Hank Wiley.
•entered into a one-year contract with Jim Wood Auction Company Inc. Luster clarified that the county will not have to use the company each time it has surplus equipment to auction.
Commissioners Steven Aderholt said he is also looking into the possibility of the county using the website GovDeals.com.
•approved travel expenses for Commissioners Davis and Aderholt for June. District Two Commissioner Dan Wright voted against the measure.
•approved a bid by Edko LLC for herbicide to be used in right-of-way spraying. The low bid was $40 per acre.
•recognized Jeremy Chambers of the Walker County Solid Waste Department as employee of the month.


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By Paul Tennant
---- — NORTH ANDOVER — Residents on the same floor as Thelma Halberstadt at the Edgewood Retirement Community can easily find out how the Red Sox did in their most recent game.
All they have to do is look at the two little Wallys — as in Wally the Green Monster — perched on the small shelf next to her door. If the Wallys are sitting upright, the Sox have won.
If they're lying face down, the Old Town Team has lost.
Halberstadt, 83, began her love affair with baseball deep in the heart of (perish the thought) Yankees country — but she was a Brooklyn Dodgers fan. Originally from Garden City on Long Island, she said she was thrilled when at 16, she was allowed to go to Ebbets Field on her own.
Then tragedy struck. Her beloved Dodgers moved to Los Angeles in 1957.
"I hated them. I thought my baseball life was over," she said.
She soon recovered and found a new true baseball love: The Red Sox.
She and her husband, Louis Halberstadt, a chemical engineer who died a year and a half ago, moved to Massachusetts. It didn't take long for her to embrace The Team, even during the 1950s and early '60s, when they weren't doing very well.
Halberstadt and her husband were high school sweethearts and were married for 61 years.
She kept telling him she wanted season tickets for the Sox and finally got them in 1978. She's had them ever since and when she goes to a game, "someone from the family goes with me," she said.
She'll be at Fenway Park today, accompanied by her son-in-law, Richard Reidy. She'll be in Section 16, Row 2, the reserved seats behind the pitcher's mound.
When does she expect the Sox to win the 2013 World Series?
"Game 6," she said.
Who's her favorite Red Sox player?
"Dwight Evans. I got to meet him and he put me on his lap."
How did she feel when she watched that infamous Game 6 of 1986, when the Sox were just an out away from clinching their first championship since 1918 and that supposedly easy ground ball eluded Bill Buckner?
"I could not believe it," she said, adding that it wasn't fair to heap all that abuse on Buckner.
So what about 18 years later, when the curse was finally broken?
"I felt like I was the richest person in the world," she said.
When a visitor enters Halberstadt's apartment, it's obvious that a "very ardent" Red Sox fan lives there. Hanging on the wall is a jersey signed by all members of the 2004 team. Her son-in-law got that for her.
Her walls are decorated with numerous pictures of Red Sox teams and players, the book "Ted Williams at War" rests on a coffee table — the Splendid Splinter served as a Navy pilot in World War II and a Marine aviator in the Korean War — and she wears a Red Sox watch.
When the Sox played on the West Coast, where the games don't start until 10 p.m. here, she would go to bed listening to the action.
"My husband would say, 'She goes to bed with nine men,'" Halberstadt joked.
There is much more to this woman than her passion for the Red Sox. Before retiring, she was a professor of nursing at Northern Essex Community College. She earned a doctorate in nursing.
She and her husband moved to Andover in 1973, lived there for many years, then moved to Edgewood seven years ago. She is a longtime member of Temple Emanuel in Andover.
She has three daughters and six grandchildren. Minda Reidy teaches math at Andover High School. Rendi Mann-Stadt was a nurse who earned a master of business administration degree, then went to law school. She practices law in North Carolina.
Caren Hughes earned a doctorate in pharmacology and works as a pharmacist.
Halberstadt finally forgave those darned Dodgers for leaving Brooklyn. When the Dodgers celebrated their 50th anniversary in L.A., she was at that game.


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Police and fire authorities are investigating the death of a male whose body was found inside the remains of a house fire in the Lower Ninth Ward.
Firefighters responded to the one-alarm fire at N. Claiborne Avenue and Deslonde Street around 7:30 p.m. Monday. The house appeared to be abandoned at the time, but after NOFD put out the fire, searchers discovered the corpse inside.
Police have yet to identify the victim, simply describing an "unidentified male dead inside."
The Orleans Parish Coroner's Office will examine the remains and determine the exact cause of death.
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Housework Made Easy
Women spent 15 hours a week on housework in 1995, according to the Americans' Use of Time Project data. That includes cooking, cleaning, plant and animal care, laundry, yard work, repairs and general home management. Despite the two hours a day spent straightening, the house never seems clean. Seven steps to make it easier:
Lower your standards. Does the house have to be spotless? "Think of it this way," says time-management expert Jeff Davidson. "If you clean three times a week, that's once every 2.3 days. What if you cleaned only twice a week, or once every 3.5 days? At the end of the week, your home will still be clean."
Hide what you can. To avoid constant cleaning and vacuuming, choose dark or busy patterns for furniture and carpeting that are less likely to show dirt. When buying new appliances, select darker colors that mask fingerprints.
Small loads are lighter. Instead of spending your entire Saturday on laundry, do small loads a few times a week. And "fold less," says Davidson. "So many things, like underwear, should just be thrown into a drawer.
Multi-task. You can't sweep and mop at the same time, but you can shower while sponging off the tile walls. You can fold laundry while waiting for pasta water to boil, dust the office while checking e-mail.
Stay one step ahead. Never let a task wait if it's in front of you. "Make your bed as soon as you get out of it," says Lee Silber. "It's one less thing to do later."
Centralize dirt. Take a moment to think about the origin of dirt. It's usually from shoes, food and things we do in the name of personal hygiene. "Keep the mess as close to the source as possible to curtail it," says Davidson. Ergo, shoes come off when people enter the house, food stays in the kitchen (no snacking in the living room), all ablutions (hair brushing, nail clipping) take place in the bathroom.
Carry a catchall. "I use a laundry basket," says Linda Cobb, author of the Talking Dirty with the Queen of Clean. "I go from room to room and fill it with everything that doesn't belong there. The soda can that shouldn't be on the table; the sock shouldn't be on the living-room floor. Then I go room to room and put stuff where it should go. Using the basket saves you from making multiple trips."


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Dawn Burleigh
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The Caring Kitchen at Mount Olive Baptist Church will have a new name on Sunday, March 24 when it is dedicated to The Rose Watson Caring Kitchen.
Mount Olive Baptist Church, 106 West Park Ave. in Orange, has helped feed the community by opening the kitchen to everyone at noon each Thursday since Feb. 1988.
Rev. Ronnie Crockett said they only ask that people bow their heads while they say grace.
"Everyone is welcomed regardless of current situations," Crockett said.
Crockett has been the pastor at the church for 22 years.
"Sister Watson's good strength and determination is the driving force in the kitchen," Crockett said. "I cannot recall her missing many times. She has seen many seasons of change as volunteers come and go."
Rev, Clarence Williams, the pastor at the time, and the Senior Mission formed The Caring Kitchen on the belief of Matthew 25:35, "For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you invited me in".
The first meal was barbecued meat and side dishes donated by members of the church. Rose Watson is one of the volunteers at the kitchen.
Watson, 88, has been a member of the church for 67 years. She is the Mother of the church, Deaconess, Mission Sister as well as working in the Caring Kitchen.
Crockett describes Watson as the epitome of a Christian.
Watson said the church did not have to dedicate the kitchen to her.
"I was working for the Lord," Watson said. "Not for praises."
Watson said she enjoys making desserts.
"I thank the church for honoring me," Watson said. "To God be the glory, if not for Him, it wouldn't be."
Mount Olive Baptist Church will honor 103 years 3:30 p.m. Sunday, March 24.


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Hey man - saw your post in that Codemasters F1 thread. Head over to Race, Petrol, Skid - we're trying to get all the RPS petrolheads together. So far there's only me and someone else with nKPro, but with any luck there'll be more than us three out there.


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Hendricks County Flyer
---- — Indiana Members Credit Union (IMCU) and its members hosted a school supply campaign and provided 4,000 backpacks and school supplies to underprivileged children.
Enough funds were raised for IMCU to donate more than 80,000 supplies, which included backpacks, erasers, pencils, calculators, crayons, markers, spiral notebooks, pens, pencil sharpeners, rulers, notebook paper, scissors, pocket folders, colored pencils, glue sticks, and composition notebooks.
IMCU employees volunteered their time to fill the backpacks at a "Stuffing Party" in July at the company headquarters at 5103 Madison Ave., Indianapolis.
IMCU, in partnership with Indy BackPack Attack, disbursed the backpacks filled with school supplies, during public distribution events July 27 at 17 IMCU locations and Arsenal Technical High School. Children who were accompanied by an adult were able to receive a free backpack.
IMCU has partnered with programs in Marion and surrounding counties to provide underprivileged children with the supplies they need to start the school year. The programs included Indy BackPack Attack, Hendricks County BackPack Attack, Johnson County FastTrack Program, Franklin Township FastTrack, Carmel Clay Township Trustee, Noblesville Trustee, Muncie Mission, Westfield "Open Doors Project", Warren Township Common Goal, and Zionsville Community School Corporation.
"It's remarkable to have the support of IMCU members, employees, board of directors, community members and volunteers year after year for this worthwhile cause," IMCU CEO Ron Collier said in a press release. "I'm proud of our organization and the community for being a part of this initiative and assisting to provide the pertinent tools for students to be successful in their education. IMCU was founded in education on the campus of IUPUI, and on the principles of helping others succeed. We are committed to giving back to the communities in which we serve and I would like to thank everyone for their generous support. There is a great need which can be met with the support of local businesses and we encourage others to help us in this effort to aid our children with their education."
For more information about IMCU's school supply campaign, visit the website at www.imcu.org.


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These were the standout players on offense, defense and special teams in the Vikings 34-10 victory over the Cardinals.
Offense: RB Adrian Peterson
Peterson ran around, but mostly through the Cardinals' defense on Sunday, to the tune of 122 yards and three first-quarter touchdowns. The Vikings established Peterson early and often, as they built a 28-0 first-quarter lead. No one is happier than Patrick Peterson that the game is over, given that he was on the receiving end of two powerful Peterson touchdowns.
Defense: DE Jared Allen
Allen continues to dominate opposing offensive tackles and had a field day against Cardinals OLT Levi Brown, recording two sacks, two tackles for loss, three quarterback hits and a fumble recovery. Allen used inside and outside rush moves at will and harassed QB Kevin Kolb all day in the pocket.
Special teams: P Chris Kluwe
Kluwe had a great day punting, averaging 47.5 both net and gross on his four kicks and forcing the Cardinals to start inside their 20 twice, including once inside the five. He also kept the ball away from the Cardinals' dangerous return man, Patrick Peterson, as the rookie was unable to return a punt all game.


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We invite you to visit our campus and experience why NMSU is a special place.
To arrange your visit, use the Campus Visit Request Form. If you have questions, call 575-646-3123 or (800) 662-NMSU. Although not required, we encourage you to make a reservation.
- Admission's presentation prior to each tour
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If you are considering attending NMSU to earn a graduate degree, please contact Graduate Student Services (575) 646-2736 to arrange your visit.
Tours begin at the University Admissions Office in the Educational Services Building at NMSU's main campus.
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We are pleased to host campus visits geared toward groups of college-bound students in grades 8-12. Group visits are available on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. (Specific dates may be unavailable due to campus events.) We encourage you to make reservations at least four weeks in advance. Please call 575-646-3121 to schedule a group visit, or complete the school group visit request form.
Check out these links for more information about NMSU and Las Cruces:
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BRIDGEVILLE, Del. - A 71-year-old Bridgeville man faces charges for allegedly distributing illegal gambling devices.
Thomas O. Jefferson, owner of Timmons Amusements, was arrested after Delaware officials got word he was reportedly supplying the games to various alcohol licensed establishments in Kent and Sussex Counties.
According to reports, Jefferson was allegedly sharing the profits with the businesses, and police say they seized more than $138,000 dollars in cash upon his arrest.


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The Domestic Violence Power & Control wheel was developed through The Duluth Model
An abuser will exert Power and Control over their victim combined with the Cycle of Violence to keep the victim in an abusive relationships.
The Domestic Violence Power & Control wheel was developed through The Duluth Model
Using intimidation: making them afraid by using looks, actions, gestures, smashing things, destroying their property, abusing pets, displaying weapons.Using emotional abuse: putting them down, making them feel bad about themselves, calling them names, making them think they are crazy, playing mind games, humiliating them, making them feel guilty.Using isolation: controlling what they do, who they see and talk to, what they read, where they go, limiting their outside involvement, using jealousy to justify actions.Minimizing, denying, and blaming: making light of the abuse and not taking the victim's concerns about it seriously, saying the abuse didn't happen, shifting responsibility for abusive behavior, saying they caused it.Using children: making them feel guilty about the children, using the children to relay messages, using visitation to harass them, threatening to take the children away.Using male privilege: treating her like a servant, making all the big decisions, acting like the "master of the castle", being the one to define men's and women's roles.Using economic abuse: preventing them from getting or keeping a job, making them ask for money, giving them an allowance, taking their money, not letting them know about or have access to family income.Using coercion and threats: making and/or carrying out threats to hurt them, threatening to leave them, to commit suicide, to report them to welfare, making them drop charges, making them do illegal things.
For additional information contact the Women's Commission at 704-336-3210.
Women's Commission700 N. Tryon St.Charlotte, NC 28202704-336-3210
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Learn more to reduce your risk of kidney disease and take the pledge to #preventkidneydisease.
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CATEGORIES Features, Movies, Movie Reviews, News/Reactions, Discussion Posts, Movies We Love, Reviews, HorrorIt's time for another round of I Would Have Saved/Killed, where we pick a character, big or small, from a movie and explain how, for whatever reason, we would have altered his or her fate.
Don't worry, we will never spoil anything pre-jump, though obviously everything after the break is operating under the assumption you've seen the film, so be warned. And a big tip of our hat to Arbogast on Film for inspiring us with his post The One You Might Have Saved.
Hit the jump where I choose one person to save from Jason's wrath in Friday the 13th: The Final Chapter.
Name: Jimmy "Jimbo" Mortimer (Crispin Glover)
Fate: Dead
Cause of Death: Takes a corkscrew to the hand and a meat cleaver to the face.
Verdict: I would have saved him.
It was inevitable, given the pile of corpses linked to Jason Voorhees, that one of us would eventually get around to saving/killing a character in a Friday the 13th film. For the most part, the franchise does a pretty good job of killing off people who deserve to die and letting those who warranted a better fate survive, but there's at least one character who met a horrible demise who should have lived through one of Crystal Lake's infamous nights of terror: Jimbo from Friday the 13th: The Final Chapter.
The character, played by my boyfriend Crispin Glover, meets his maker after finally scoring with one of the twin sisters featured in the film. He comes downstairs, panties in hand, to brag to his buddy Teddy about his conquest. While in the kitchen, looking for a corkscrew to open a celebratory bottle of wine, Jimbo runs into Jason -- who shows him where the corkscrew was before giving him a face-to-face introduction to the meat cleaver as well.
Some might argue that Jimbo's death is appropriate, given that he winds up dead after committing one of the cardinal sins of slasher cinema -- premarital sex -- and I'm hard-pressed to argue against that logic. Jimbo does break one of the major rules of the subgenre and pays the price for his transgression. But is it a fair fate? Probably more fair than what happens to Jason-hunter Paul, but still pretty harsh.
Jimbo's kind of a dork -- a fact witnessed through his absolutely hysterical dance sequence. He has no luck with the ladies because he's a "dead f*ck", something Teddy and his imaginary computer point out in one of the film's opening scenes. Jimbo doesn't seem like one of those stereotypical Friday teens, though -- where drugs, booze, and getting laid is a way of life. He's more like a kid coming of age -- having his first bout of meaningful sex and basking in the afterglow. Hardly seems fair to give him the death penalty for a first transgression ...
Really, though, the main case for saving Jimbo is that he's a goofy but fun character. In a series where even most of the final girls come across as relatively two-dimensional, getting Glover to bring Jimbo to life was quite a coup. Turning around and then killing him off -- and not even in a particularly spectacular fashion -- seems like a waste. I wouldn't want Jimbo to live and play some part in the basically perfect climax of The Final Chapter, but I'd be cool with him somehow turning up alive at the end, maybe showing up with the cops or running out of the woods after having escaped while Jason was otherwise occupied. The possibilities are endless, but one thing remains clear -- Jimbo deserved to live.


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Van der Sar's heroics in goal for United during the final's culminating penalty shootout witnessed the Dutchman dramatically save an attempt from Chelsea's Nicolas Anelka to win United's third European Cup. Van der Sar was quoted on his management agency's website as saying, "It is now time to pay attention to my family".
Reports have suggested that Van der Sar has contemplated hanging his gloves up since his wife Annemarie collapsed with a brain hemorrhage in December of 2009. Van der Sar again:
"Let's just say that it was playing on my mind from the moment Annemarie had her stroke. She has fought back from it. We decided on another year in England and thus to stay at Manchester United".
While it seems as if VDS's decision to call it quits was once unknown, one thing's for certain: Van der Sar will retire, alongside Peter Schmeichel, as one of the all time great keepers at Manchester United. Having started his career with Ajax in Holland, VDS has made a combined 593 appearances in goal for four different top-flight European clubs spanning three countries - Holland's Ajax, Italy's Juventus and England's Fulham and Manchester United. Through almost 600 competitive matches, VDS has accumulated a myriad of individual accolades and club silverware including Cups and league titles in the Eredivisie and the FIFA Club World Cup with Manchester United.


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Blackberry Muffins Recipe
Here in California, we are lucky to have berries all year round, even though they are not in season. Last weekend, I got a box of fresh blackberries from Costco and baked a batch of these beautiful looking blackberry muffins.
Blackberry is a great source of antioxidant–in fact, the highest of all accordingly to this article—meaning you're more likely to stay younger, healthier, and live longer with lots of blackberries. Sounds good to me.
After many attempts in baking muffins, I've gotten pretty good at it, so much so that I no longer need to refer to my muffin recipes for these blackberry muffins. If you love muffins–which most people do–you can try my blueberry muffins, raspberry muffins, and banana nut muffins recipes.
So, load up on blackberries the next time you see them in your market and bake yourself some blackberry muffins.
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You are lucky to be able to get all those berries! Over here I can only find blackberries frozen…but may just give them a go :)
Wow, your blackberry muffins look so delicious I wish I have them for breakfast this morning. Yum.
Yeah. Those blackberries are delicious and sweet too.
I am in So Cal this week and have been tasting it :-)
this is simple to make… maybe i'll try this one of these days.
i have a question though? why do you have to fill the empty cups halfway with water? the paper cups would get wet. i was just wondering.
tnx. :)
I just tried this recipe today and I was wondering too why would you fill the cups with water? It looks funny with all that water and batter mixed in. They are baking now and I really hope they turn out delicious.
awesome looking muffins…. mmm…can nearly smell them from here… and i love costco!!!! whenever i go canada, would stay in there for ages going up and down aisles….
ooh, I have blackberries in my fridge right now. Too bad I'm on a dumb diet! I'm bookmarking this one for later!
I love your blackberry muffins pictures, especially the blackberries shot. Simply gorgeous and clean.
cant wait to try this recipe! i am also wondering why the need to fill the empty cups halfway with water.
Lovely…I attempted to enjoy some strawberries here in New York today and was thoroughly disappointed! I guess I should stick to frozen berries for a few more months…
Growing up I use to pick wild backberries, ohh they were so sweet. Your photos just brought back a flood of memories, and now my stomach is growling :)
Thats funny , think this is the first time we see you making pastries like this , cakes and so on but looks small and firm and just right for us with one pop !
I have just read the article, berries are really super food! Fortunately, I love them! I see fresh blueberries and strawberries in my supermarket. But no fresh raspberries and blackberries… I will bookmark this for future reference! Thanks!
They look gorgeous! Don't get them here. But we do get preserves. Maybe I'll try it with that!
I.Love.You. mainly because I love blackberries, and this looks so delicious and simple to make that I may just attempt it this saturday in preparation to a trip to Monterey Bay Aquarium. The Trader Joes near my house almost always has fresh blackberries, so I always look for simple yet filling recipes to use them in (if I don't eat them all by themselves first.)
Gotta love the slightly cracked top when baking muffins. It's always a good sign. :)
I don't think I have ever tasted blackberries because there is no fresh ones in Malaysia.
I just tried making it, and my husband said it's not sweet enough. Also I am not sure why everytime I make muffins, the sides and bottoms are all golden except the top which makes me want to cook them longer and make the bottom really crispy. Any advice?
Your pictures are terrific! They make my mouth water! Any ideas of other fruits that are high in antioxidants? I love variety!
Just made some with fresh blackberries my daughter picked, they tasted great but were pretty heavy. Just wondering if its normal, havent done much baking lately so I though maybe the baking powder was not good…
Will definetely try this recipe as I have fresh frozen now in the freezer. I will subsitute some of the fat with low fat yoqurt and may mini muffins. Since the berries are so sweet right now I will also cut back on the sugar. You know we are all trying to lose a little weight. HAAH
I just picked fresh blackberries and I want to do this recipe but I'm not understanding why the 2 tbs of milk are seperated? Are they suposed to be used after? During? Together with all the milk? If it's that, why seperate them on the ingredients?
Great looking pictures by the way ;)
I made this recipe.. and I was a little bit disappointed.. there was way too much blackberries for the available dough.. it was blackberries with a little bit of dough around. Also I think it should have a little bit more sugar on it, or maybe my berries weren't sweet enough.
Other than that it was ok.


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**Ski Season Specials** We are making Ski Season even better by offering your 5th night of Lodging FREE when you book 4 nights at the regular rates! Not valid Dec. 23 - Jan 2, 2012. You can also save 15% off Ski Rentals at Ski Haus! Don't Forget, Kids 12 and under Ski FREE with an adult 5 day lift ticket purchase + Free Ski Rentals too (w/adult rental)!
Located in the Mountain base area off of Mt Werner road, this refurbished 4bd/5ba Moraine Town Home is less than a ½ mile from the base of the Steamboat Ski Resort, which is a short ride on the FREE shuttle, a quick 2 minutes when driving by car, or an easy walk along the path to the base of the Ski area. You are also also only a few blocks from the Rollingstone Ranch Golf Course and the Steamboat Nordic Center. The Moraine Town Homes have an outdoor pool (summer only) and shared outdoor hot tubs that are open year round.
The large open floor plan on the 1st level allows you to move freely from the kitchen, dining area (seating for 10-13) or the extra large living room with plenty of windows and a large deck framing the beautiful valley and mountains of Steamboat! The fully equipped kitchen with all stainless appliances and breakfast bar will be a welcome site for the cook in your family.
When your meal is complete, your group is free to watch a movie or catch the big game while sitting on one of the leather couches in front of the 37inch flat screen TV. You are also free to finish that favorite novel or plan the next day's adventures in front of the gas fireplace.
After you decide to retire for the evening and rest your muscles from a day on the slopes or a hike in the mountains, the two master bedrooms include all the comforts you need for a peaceful night's sleep. Each master bedroom includes a king bed, full bathroom and your own private balcony.
The remaining two bedrooms include 2 twins beds in guest bedroom #3 and two twins in bedroom #4 (perfect for the kids). All bedrooms include plenty of closet space as well. There are 5 full bathrooms located within the town home as well. You can also forget about scraping the snow and ice off your windshield by parking your vehicle in the heated garage where there is plenty of room to store your skis and snowboards in the winter or bikes and golf clubs in the Summer months.
When you leave the Yampa valley, our goal is to have you dreaming about the days spent discovering our beautiful mountains and valleys and telling everyone back home how incredible your stay was in this wonderful mountain home! And if you just happen to feel the "curse" of the Yampa valley calling you back, you will always have a place to stay!
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Wifi - High Speed Internet, Community Facilities, Free Shuttle (Winter), On Free Shuttle Route, 37 Inch flat screen in Living Room, 4 TV's and 2 DVD player's, Cable, TV, Cd Stereo, DVD player, 2 Living Room Areas, Gas Fireplace, Iron/Board, Nice Furniture, Washer/Dryer, Breakfast Bar, Coffeemaker, Dishwasher, Fully Equipped Kitchen,1 car heated garage, 4 separate balconies, 2 Outdoor Hot Tubs (Shared), Heated Pool (Summer Only), No Pets, No Smoking Golf Nearby, Huge Deck with Great Mtn Views, Walk to Restaurants! Walking Distance to Gondola
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Early Season .... Nov 17-Dec 14 .. $255/night
Pre-Holiday ....Dec 15- Dec 22 .. $330/night
Holiday Season .... Dec 23 - Jan 3 .. $585/nigh ( 5 night min)
Value Season .. Jan 4 - Feb 10 .. $330/night
Peak Season .. Feb 11 - Mar 28 .. $390/night
Spring/Summer/Fall... Mar 29 - Nov 20.. $255/night
4 night min stay
One time cleaning fee of $125 + 9.4% Lodging Tax.
$200 refundable damage/security deposit.
Brad Luth 970-439-0278
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- Go hiking, biking, snowshoeing or XC skiing (Zirkels, Devils Ca
- Summer (Hot Air Balloon Rodeo, Strings in the Mountains, Tubing
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- Free Concert Series (Summer and Winter)
- Tubing down the Yampa River (Summer)
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- Skiing/Snowboarding at Steamboat Ski Resort
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- Tubing down the Yampa River (Summer)
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I spent the night in that very spot...in slings and in the rain! Rough night.
Allen I know the feeling.
Allen that is a terrible place to bivi. Did you even have rain gear?That ledge is not a bad place to re rack and get going. I wouldn't want to do that runout face on the last pitch in the dark or in the rain. I am sure that to staying put until morning was the right choice. So close, yet, so far away!


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Lunch: Daily: 11:00am - 3:00pm; Dinner: Nightly: 3:00pm - 11:00pm
- Payment Options: AMEX,MasterCard,Visa
- Cuisine: Italian
- Executive Chef: Donato Frattaroli
- Dress Code: Business Casual
- Accepts Walk-Ins: Yes
- Additional Details: Banquet/Private Rooms, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Full Bar, Non-Smoking Area, Non-Smoking Restaurant, Private Room, Smoking Area, Takeout
- Catering: Any Foods for pick up or drop off
- Private Party Facilities: Two dining rooms that can accomodate up to 70 people each, for any type of event.
For parties greater than 8 people, please contact the restaurant for details.
- Private Party Contact: Donato Frattaroli 6173672353
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Lucia Ristorante reviews from OpenTable diners
102 reviews since May 2, 2014
- Food4.2Service4.2
- Ambiance3.8Noise LevelModerate
neighborhood gem (50)good for groups (39)special occasion (28)romantic (23)fit for foodies (21)notable wine list (16)kid-friendly (12)great for lunch (11)late-night find (6)scenic view (3)hot spot (3)vibrant bar scene (2)great for brunch (1)great for outdoor dining (1)Show More
- Disappointing North End foodOpenTable Diner Since 2014Dined on 8/21/2014The reservation worked out great - it was a busy night in the North End and we walked right in to a table. The shrimp scampi appetizer was delicious but our dinners were mediocre and overpriced. My daughter ordered the pasta with mussels and ended up with clams instead. The fettuccini alfredo was average and the eggplant/pasta dish was poor. So disappointing! I've never had a bad meal in the North End!
- Great find!OpenTable Diner Since 2014Dined on 8/14/2014We booked at the last minute and were pleasantly surprised to score a great table. Food and service were great, reasonably priced for Boston. The only aspect we would change was the level of air conditioning that evening. However, once mentioned, the temperature problem was addressed. Overall, a great experience.Special Features:
- North End gemScottVIPDined on 8/11/2014One of our favorites in the North End. A bit further up Hanover St from the better-known places, so doesn't attract the same crowds. Have always been able to get a reservation here on a weeknight and usually on the weekend as well. Food is excellent and prices are reasonable.Special Features:
- Hit The SpotCherylDined on 8/11/2014We each ordered off the nights specials list. The service was friendly and timely. We were given time to chat and enjoy our appetizers and dinner never felt rushed yet very well attended to. The food was incredible and the wine recommendation was perfect. Would highly recommend this place and make a reservation to get the great window table.Special Features:
- STOP and go in and eat...meandhimDined on 8/9/2014Have been here a number of times and never disappoints. Very comfortable with an energetic lively feel. Make sure you make reservations or you will be waiting for a table.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Excellent Italian mealArgos14Dined on 8/9/2014Enjoyed this restaurant very much! Chicken parm was fantastic as was my starter pasta fagioli soup. Service was good if not too quick. Wine list is average. Would recommend.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- OpenTable Diner Since 2010Dined on 8/9/2014Pleasantly surprised. Had reservations and was seated on time. Wait staff was excellent. Food was great. Nice comfortable table will definitely returnSpecial Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Special requestskinnybisquitDined on 8/9/2014I had a special request for Chicken Francese that I love and was not on the menu. It was so delicious and the lemon sauce great!Special Features:
- not first choiceOpenTable Diner Since 2011Dined on 8/6/2014made reservation for 6 a week ahead, when arrived table was ready (a plus) however we were escorted to the basement bar where ambiance is non existent. hostess stopped midway through escorting our party to ask the bartender if he could wait our table. Just got worse he is clearly a bartender only not a waiter! He did not know specials or menu . When I asked about a fish dish he neglected to tell me that it was deep fried (pretty important fact I think) when it arrived I asked for something else but it took 3 people to make that happen. No one was friendly or gracious upstairs looked like a fun place if your lucky enough to end up there. I paid a hefty check for 6 adults was expecting a fun North end experience felt more like Olive Garden
- ExcellentNC123VIPDined on 8/6/2014We love Lucia. The service is spectacular (we had Cosamina for our server) and the food is outstanding. The best place in the North End, hands down.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Hoping for more.OpenTable Diner Since 2007Dined on 8/2/2014I went to this restaurant with my spouse and in-laws. We were quickly greeted and seated by very personable hostesses. Unfortunately, the service went downhill from there. Particular grievances include: bringing the entrees without clearing the table first such that there was a serious shuffle of places to fit everything, not clearing the drink glasses from pre-dinner cocktails, miscommunication about dishes ordered with dishes not ordered being brought to the table and then returned to the kitchen. The food was hit-or-miss for our table; I loved my penne and eggplant; other dishes were less well received. Mid-way through the meal terrible music started playing, which added to an already loud space. Overall, average meal, anticipated more.
- Love Lucia!!!!!PaolatinaDined on 7/27/2014As always amazing food and great service. But this time it was way too noise :(Special Features:
- Wow what a dinner!BigPappiDined on 7/20/2014Five of us dinned there on a busy Sunday night. (Hint: Make reservations). Service was top notch, they did not miss a beat. Wine list was well rounded, not too much, not too little. Food....well can I say out of this world? Some of the best Italian food I have had in years. Would highly recommmend this place for visitors (like myself) or locals.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Great FindGoodFoodieVIPDined on 7/19/2014Excellent food. Great North End experience. Would definitely go back. Glad we had an Open Table reservation! The person ahead of us was told that there was a 1-hour wait. With our reservation, we were seated immediately.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- OpenTable Diner Since 2012Dined on 7/19/2014Open table was quicker than waiting list, right in the middle of the North End - fantastic atmosphere, great food, quick serviceSpecial Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- One of the best in the northendMaryLouDined on 7/19/2014Service was very good we were seated where I had requested and although very busy they took time to accommodate us. We had reservations for 4 everyone was very happy with their entrees and the sangria was very good. Great spot on Hanover st.Special Features:
- Excellent food, great atmosphereSecondwinder64Dined on 7/18/2014The food was excellent. They were able to accommodate our request for a table by the window, which was a large open window to the street. This added to the atmosphere, and the night air was wonderful. We were across from the Paul Revere Mall, so at that time of night there was not as much foot traffic. The wines were excellent and reasonably priced. The noise level is a bit high, bit every restaurant on which I have dined in the north end has the same issue so this restaurant was about the same. We had 7 in our party, including a 5 year old, and everyone loved their food.Special Features:
- Good food, great service, very loudOpenTable Diner Since 2012Dined on 7/18/2014Had reservations and were seated right away. The service was very prompt and the food was tasty. We were seated upstairs where it was very loud due to poor acoustics. It was hard to carry on conversation due to the noise level.
- Excellent dinnerMarlarachelDined on 7/12/2014Dinner on Saturday was excellent and our waitress was super. Will definitely be back.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Delicious!GardenweaselVIPDined on 7/5/2014This was our 2nd visit. They saved us a terrific window table per our request. Their house salad dressing is so good I actually opted for a salad over all their other tempting app choices. The penne ala Norma with a side of terrific tender, porky meatballs in marinara hit the spot. The only drawback is the noise level, so just keep that in mind if you are looking for a quiet, romantic experience. We will def return when back in the North End!Special Features:
- North EndPammyDined on 7/4/2014The service was exceptional, except that they were unable to make my husband's drink as they ran out of the needed ingredients. The lasagna was the best I have tasted. The decor was nice with a vibrant, fun atmosphere. Hard to beat a location across the street from the historic Old North Church.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- A simple dinnerOpenTable Diner Since 2014Dined on 7/2/2014Food is good but not exceptional. Compare to other restaurant in north end it was probably a bit cheaper. Great service!!I would recommend this to a friend.
- Delicious!jvw912Dined on 6/27/2014We had a wonderful time. We had pasta dishes and they were all delicious. The only downfall was that the restaurant got very loud after about 10 minutes into our dinner and we had trouble hearing one another talk.
- Just AverageAVerayBDined on 6/16/2014We ordered Chicken Marsala and Clams and Linguine. The meals weren't as flavorful as other Italian restaurants I have been to. The staff was nice and friendly.Special Features:
- Great evening with friendsFriendlyDined on 6/14/2014We have eaten at Lucia previously on several occasions, and were happy to return when friends agreed to share an evening with us. Everything was wonderful ... but a special praise goes to the mussels with gluten-free penne one of us ordered: the gluten-free pasta was cooked perfectly [not an easy feat] and the mussels were judged superb by our friend who, having grown up on the Coast of Maine, 'knows her mussels.' We have eaten at several good and enjoyable restaurants in the North End, but Cafe Lucia is clearly our favorite.Special Features:
- Graduation celebrationTchaDined on 6/5/2014We were at Lucia for a celebration with 9 people. They were ready for us at our reservation time. The wine, sangria and food were great. The room was noisy but we've noticed that just about every restaurant in the North End is loud too. Our service was OK, not exceptional.Special Features:
- good food, but noisymememeDined on 5/31/2014We were seated upstairs at a cramped table. We had to shout across to each other to be heard over the din. It was graduation weekend in Boston, and super busy, which may not always be the case. The food and wine was good, but I longed for some quieter times.Special Features:
- Loved this place!NormaDined on 5/25/2014We went to this restaurant with a group of 7 including 3 guests from out of town. Reservation was based on good reviews from yelp, urbanspoon and other sites. Food was delicious, and all 7 of us including 3 teenagers and 4 adults all enjoyed our meal. Service was great, too!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Birthday dinner2saturnDined on 5/18/2014We were a group of 7 ranging from 12 to 72 yrs old, and everyone enjoyed their meals. Service was excellent, our server was chatty, friendly, and knowledgable. When we asked to add grilled chicken to the pesto linguine, she made a point to tell us that everything was made to order and the kitchen was fine with changes or even off-menu. We had 5:00 reservations, seated within 10 minutes, and were walking out the door at 6:45 (our choice, we weren't rushed out). Definitely recommend.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Great foodFoodieDined on 5/17/2014I went to Lucia with a group of 6. We had a reservation on a Saturday night and was seated promptly. The food was excellent, all of our plates were cleaned off! However, if you are looking for a more intimate setting I would not chose this place as it is extremely loud. It was hard to hear everyone at my table, we had to shout.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Good food and serviceBCgradfamilyDined on 5/17/2014Lucia's provided both for our group of six. The restaurant was busy, graduation week in Boston, but the hostess, waitress and support staff were professional and attentive. The food and wine were just as we expected - top shelf! We will come back again!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- reunion dinnersoup2nutsdinerDined on 5/17/2014We had early reservations, and thankfully we did! It was a graduation weekend and the whole North End was jam packed. As soon as our party was there we were seated and waited on quickly for drinks and she did apologize for how busy it was. The dishes came and were all done well. The veal was tasty and one member had the lasagna and was pleased. The noise was at a level that matched the crowd. I believe they did a very nice job given the crowd. Would certainly be a repeat customer.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- always greatJeffDined on 5/16/2014i have never had a bad dinner here and i will continue to keep coming backSpecial Features:
- Wouldn't ReturnJaclynDined on 5/11/2014I wouldn't go back here again, the food was below par because it was cold, lacking flavor and the gnocchi was hard in the middle. Not to mention, the seafood pasta we ordered was heavy on the noodles, light on the seafood and low in spice. The service was probably some of the weakest I've encountered in the North End. The waiter wasn't attentive, didn't bring us water, extra place setting for our 3rd guest, our food came out at very different times and he didn't know the menu! I asked him a few questions about my dish and he had no clue what some of the ingredients were or what I was referring to and asked to check my menu. To be honest, the north end has some of the best Italian dining in Boston and I wouldn't waste your time or mine here.
- Great Food, Loud AtmospherekatieinnbptDined on 5/10/2014The food was excellent, however we were a couple seated at a 6 person table in a very loud basement dining room with a large birthday party going on. Not exactly romantic! Still not sure why we were seated there when there were seats upstairs. Service was excellent. Would definitely go back, just ask to be seated upstairs.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
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- Good food, good priceYumm123Dined on 4/26/2014It was a delicious meal and reasonably priced for the north end.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Noisy - serve delicious veal disheslauraDined on 4/25/2014Wish the noise level was better controlled, but the food continues to be good - have been going here for years. Veal dishes very good. For first time ever, service was sketchy - brought the wrong dish - but corrected the problem with apologies. For lively scene, request dining at downstairs bar, otherwise, the street level dining room is preferred.I would recommend this to a friend.
- saved usmarathonersDined on 4/20/2014After Mother Annas lost our reservation we had weeks in advance and called to confirm the day of, Lucia worked us in the night before the marathon. Great food and service for a party of 7.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Great experienceonerunDined on 4/20/2014It was a very busy weekend with the Boston Marathon but they handled it well. Food was good it was very noisy conversation wasn't possible. Only complaint was they didn't have a whole wheat pasta.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- It's okdoraemonDined on 4/20/2014When we come to the North End, the objective is the food!! The mussels we had for appetizer were great. But the filets of sole (supposedly dipped in an egg batter) were more like sole and egg omelette and kind of weird. The veal parm with linguini was just ok- Had much better in many other places in the North End.I would recommend this to a friend.


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I'll admit that I was really pulled in by the title and a couple of 5 star reviews. I thought "they loved it--I probably will too." But, no, try as I wanted - I barely liked it.
Maybe the problem was the translation, as this is by a German author. Or maybe the narrator, who I found to be very weak overall. I want to give an honest and fair review, so here goes:
The main character, Tobias, is framed for murder and imprisoned for 10 years. Upon his release, he returns to his home town, where almost everyone hates him, and the townsfolk have kind of taken out their anger at his family. Tobias is determined to stay put and help rebuild his life-- but someone isn't happy about it.
The big question is--who framed him and who is trying to get him to leave? There are so many suspects and so many developing story lines, that nothing ever really takes hold. The author throws new twists and turns into each and every sub-plot - it makes it impossible to really care about any of the characters- even the one's who were murdered.
I like to try and figure out "who done it" as I read along in a mystery novel. This one, however, doesn't give the reader any real information to try and develop an answer. Toward the end, new information is brought up which the reader never could have guessed at--so I felt like it was unfair. If you have ever read a mystery where there is suspect 1,2, and 3 all along, and then at the end it is solved with suspect 4--you know what I mean.
The book did have a storyline with a lot of potential--I just felt the author missed an opportunity to make it a real thriller.
"Absorbing Mystery--Somewhat Disturbing"
This novel grabs from the beginning and doesn't let go. I think it is the best of this series so far, with In The Woods being my second favorite. Tana French definitely has the gift of knowing how to build suspense.
Great storyline with a murder scene which is like a jigsaw puzzle. Three members of this loving, happy family are dead with no signs of a break-in and no murder weapons. The remaining family member is hanging onto life by a thread. The house is kept in pristine condition-- except for those unsightly holes in the walls everywhere and baby monitors set up in odd places.
The only issue I have is the ending was too long and drawn out and perhaps a little implausible. It would have been a complete 5 star rating if the ending had been wrapped up a little tighter.
"One of the BEST Crime/Mystery Authors"
Long time fan of the Harry Hole series, I know this author can really write. His stand alone novels are always just as good--and this one kept me listening straight through.
The desire for revenge can be powerful and all consuming, which is the case here. The son is determined to make sure other's pay for what they have done, and he overcomes a damaging drug addiction to do so. I also liked the narrator - his voice did not distract me and that is always a good thing.
"Entertaining Whodunit"
Who knew the world of writing and publishing could be so savage?
This second novel in the series kept me engaged from the beginning. Detective Cormoran Strike takes on a missing person case of quirky author, Owen Quine. His wife, Leonora, is sure he has just gone off to a writer's conference or to be by himself, and just wants him to come home (it's been 11 days, after all.) As it turns out, his latest novel, Bombyx Mori, had been finished right before he disappeared, and it apparently was a "tell all" containing damaging information about a lot of people.
Strike will come to know the complex and pretentious lives of several members in the publishing industry, all of whom could have motives for doing away with the unlikeable author. With his smart and pretty sidekick, Robin, they sort through each possible lead, even as someone is threatening Strike's life.
As for the argument of listening to novels over reading them, this book is an excellent example. Robert Glenister is brilliant as the narrator. He brings each character to life, male or female, and has perfect pacing. When he coughed and wheezed his way through the chain smoking agent, I felt myself needing to take a deep breath.
I hope Rowling/Galbraith will keep this series going, as I suspect it it will only get better. Cormoran and Robin make a great team, and are beginning to know each other more personally. We care about them, faults and all. Bringing in their family members and love interests makes them more believable as characters. When Cormoran and his self-involved fiancé ("she lies the way other women breathe") call it quits, we find ourselves hoping it is ended for good.
In reviewing the book I asked myself 3 questions:
1. Did I want to keep listening straight through? Yes
2. Was it a well-done mystery with enough suspense and surprises? Yes
3.. Did I enjoy the narrator--Yes.
One last note - to the squeamish - some may need strong control over their "gag reflex" at times, but this is a small part of the novel.
"In too Deep to Quit Now-----"
Several reviews have noted a disappointment with this Corbett novel, # 5 in the series. I, too, felt there was something just "not right" with this one, but didn't know what. There are a couple of big differences between the first four and this one:
1. Very short- just about 8 hours. McCammon has filled his previous novels with rich atmospheric detail, and a lengthy build-up to get to the main event. The River of Souls felt very abrupt- he jumps right into the story with both feet--the entire novel seemed rushed and unsatisfying at times.
2. The narration seemed much more direct and "in your face" - that is the only way I can think of it, as Ballerini is usually more soft spoken in these novels--while still getting his point across.
Other than that, I did enjoy the story, but not as much as the previous four. I didn't really care that much about the murder victim, as that character lasted about 10 minutes. Also, Matthew didn't meet with much resistance in his investigation, where normally he would have.
This one leaves a giant cliff hanger at the end, which maybe was the hook to keep us interested in # 6. I am in too deep to quit now, and will definitely get the next one, however, I really hope the author returns to the flavor of the first two in the series, which I felt were the best.
"Classic Cat and Mouse"
Every now and then King gives us a story that is free of vampires, ghosts, and monsters --this is one of them. Think Shawshank Redemption. If you expect a typical horror novel--this is not it.
A retired detective (Ret Det) slogs through his days with his Lazy-boy, afternoon tv with "Judge J" and "Dr. P" being his only goals in life. Contemplating his situation, he often holds his revolver while watching these mind benders, and has just about come to a decision- when he is pulled back from the brink by a letter that sparks new meaning and adventure to his life. One of his last cases was never solved, and he now gets the opportunity to do something about it.
This smartly crafted story of "catch me if you can" is edge of the seat suspense at it's best. As it developed, I become more engaged in the outcome, and cheered all the way for the (Ret Det) and his two unlikely helpers. King has a way of making any situation seem plausible, and any person becomes a hero in his ability to raise them to a level of action they never knew they had. I really cared about what happened to them.
This was not the most intricate plot ever thought of, but that isn't necessary for the story to grab you and not let go. Watching the detective and the "perk" try to outwit each other was worth the price of admission.
One last note--Will Patton was exactly the right voice for these characters. Well Done!
"What a GEM of a Series!"
Thanks to Audible for making these available!
Absolutely one of the best historical fiction series I've read. Each installment is new, fresh, and still completely engaging! This is the 4th in the series, and another is coming out soon. My only issue is they keep getting shorter (the first was around 30 hours, and the next one is around 8. I hope I'm wrong, but I'm thinking it may be the closing novel for this series, and how I will miss listening to the adventures of Matthew Corbett, "professional problem solver.'
The right narrator can make listening to books much more enjoyable than reading- and in this instance it is as if Edoardo Ballerini was destined to read this series. He IS Matthew Corbett, and I never get tired of that velvet voice!
In this novel Matthew meets the evil Professor Fell, in a way that wasn't what I expected. There are also some new characters introduced that I think will carry over into the 5th novel-- perhaps a female "professional problem solver" to work with? We will have to wait and see.
If you have not listened to the series, I think you must start with the first one and listen to each - in order - for the full enjoyment of Mr. Corbett and his world.
Highly Recommended!
"Kraken Project? Not Really!"
What happened to the old Douglas Preston who could be relied upon to turn out interesting and compelling novels written for adults? Not that his prior Wyman Ford books were that well-done, but this one really fell apart. In my opinion, his best work is with co-author Lincoln Child.
This novel starts out with promise--and made me want to read more. It is all about "The Kraken Project" and the great experiment in space with AI- HOWEVER, the remaining 95% of the story has nothing to do with "The Kraken Project." Very misleading title.
The entire book reads like a very YA story to me, as there is a lot of teenage type interaction between a boy and his robot, and very tame dialogue throughout. Nothing wrong with that--if that is what you are looking for.
Also, Scott Sower's narration didn't work for this book-- however, I don't think any narrator could really have made it better. The writing is just not very good.
"Chilling, Suspenseful, Well Done!"
When trying out a new author, there is always a risk of wasting time and credits, and getting very annoyed. Not with this one!
It was an enjoyable listen from the beginning--the narrator has a great voice and really brings on the creepiness when needed. About 3/4 of the way through, I was pretty proud of myself for figuring out who the killer was, and how it all tied together. I put the iPod down and left if for a few hours thinking "well I've solved this one"
If you are looking for a good mystery that keeps you guessing until the end-this is it. I now will try other books by this author, and hope they are just as well written as this one.
"Please keep them coming Mr. Nesbo!"
I loved this book. Police procedurals can all start sounding like one another, but Nesbo brings such a fresh approach with Harry Hole--and his writing skills are so unique--can't wait for the next one.
Of course I miss Robin Sachs wonderful voice, but John Lee does a pretty good job. I can't really think of another narrator who could take over for Robin and still give us the same rough, tough guy voice.
If you have not listened to the series on Harry Hole before, I recommend starting with the first book and continuing in order. When I listened to my first one, it was already far into the story, so I have had to back track somewhat. You will benefit from starting at the beginning, but just remember, they get better - much better - as they progress.
"Another "Perfect Storm" with Devastating Results"
One of the most disastrous events in history, 700 people were killed on a mostly clear September day, without ever knowing what hit them, when the Great Hurricane of 1938 slammed into the northern edge of the East Coast.
How could a hurricane have hit while people were playing and relaxing on the beach? Weren't there any warning systems to notify everyone to evacuate or get to higher ground. As it turns out, NO --in 1938 forecasting the weather was a primitive art at best. It's hard to imagine when our constant modern day reporting shows us film on television long before deadly storms reach us. We are even able to watch storms on the other side of the world due to our high-tech media outlets.
As a comparison, Hurricane Andrews in 1992 was perhaps the single most destructive hurricane in U.S. history. Even though It followed almost the same path as the GH of '38, however, only 20 people died. It had been tracked by radar for days before it hit, and due to non-stop broadcasting, thousands were safely evacuated.
This book is captivating in the personal stories of those who lived through the event. People went about there business planning weddings, golfing, shopping, and working, and not the least bit concerned about the possible rain coming later that day.
GH '38 hit the coast at a vulnerable time. After the Great Depression, most people were struggling to keep food on the table. Even the well-to-do trimmed back on their extravagant lifestyles, and certainly didn't flaunt their wealth, thinking it unseemly. Everyone suffered equally, rich and poor. It was a different era, and this author does a great job of putting you right in the middle of it.
Well done!
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Saint Jean-Charles Cornay
- Charles Cornay
- John Charles Cornay
- John Cornay
- Johannes Karl Cornay
- 20 September
- 24 November as one of the Martyrs of Vietnam
Priest. Member of the Paris Society of Foreign Missions. Missionary to Vietnam, working in Annam. Accused of theft after weapons were planted on his land to discredit him, he was actually arrested for his faith at Ban-ho. He was kept in chains in a cage for three months, routinely beaten, and when interrogated was told to sing his answers as he was known for his beautiful voice. One of the Martyrs of Vietnam.
- 27 February 1809 at Loudun, diocese of Poitiers, Vienne, France
- beheaded and his body hacked to pieces on 20 September 1837 at Son Tây, Ha Tây, Vietnam
- Book of Saints, by the Monks of Ramsgate
- Catholic Online
- Katherine Rabenstein
- New Catholic Dictionary
- Our Sunday Visitor's Encyclopedia of Saints
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