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As a college student, I did my laundry more than most of my friends (and didn't take it home to Mom at the end of the semester, either). "Clean" water seems to be decreasing in supply – although there's an abundance of the salty variety covering the planet. We've come up with a bunch of de-salination methods that have been in the news. This 'fresh' water is being used in many applications – farming, animal husbandry, drinking water for humans…
But what if we just decreased CONSUMPTION of the water that IS available? Or in any case, used the supply more efficiently? Here's a look at technology that aims to minimize the amount of water being used for the laundering of fabrics. Although it's not strictly new tech, having been around for several years, it is being used with greater frequency in industrial applications and may be available for household consumers in the near future.
Scientists develop waterless washing machines
Almost waterless washing could come to American homes
Read about one company that is on the manufacturing end of things: Maybe you'll be inspired to go them one better? (Or at least do some of that laundry that you've been piling up?)
A 5,500-year-old leather shoe was discovered in a cave in Armenia in 2010. It makes you think long and hard about just how many shoes you really need to keep up with fashion and the burden they leave behind when the next must-have shoe design comes into fashion!
Downcycling is a new term I just read about. It's different than recycling in that the process takes a used product, deconstructs all of its different parts, and then utilizes the individual deconstructed parts in a new way. This process claims to reduce the necessity of using fresh raw materials, which, in turn, reduces energy usage to manufacture those fresh raw materials, thereby reducing air pollution and water pollution.
The footwear industry is jumping on this new process. One company in particular, the LYF (Love your Footprint) shoe can be taken apart and remade without losing quality. You can't help but love that name, right?
Inspired by Japanese Shinto temples that can be taken apart and moved, the LYF shoe is made of pieces that slot together a bit like Lego, without the need for glue. Not only are the these shoes made responsibly, they are custom made for each customer and made to fit your feet – you choose from a variety of sustainable & artisan textiles!
"To be truly sustainable you have to design for disassembly. If you put glue into the mix you cause problems in the reuse," the designer, Aly Khalifa, says.
Check out some additional styles here.
For all of you engineers out there, does this inspire you to find a product that can be disassembled and remade into something else useful for its second life?
Other news in the footwear industry:
Nike developed an open source app to help designers assess their environmental impact and has been running a reuse–a-shoe scheme since the 1990s, grinding old trainers into pellets that are used to surface running tracks.
Gucci sold a collection of shoes made from bio-plastic – a biodegradable material used as an alternative to petrochemical plastic.
Music is an integral part of many lives, in many formats, in many locations. Music during a workout to increase your fitness level can be motivating and keep you from swooning with exhaustion.
Now there's tech for your EARS that monitors your vitals which you catch your tunes! A new twist on the mobile/wearable items that are out there. Maybe you'll be inspired to create some wearable tech, too?
Are 'Hearables' the
Next Big Thing in Fitness?
Hearables might be the next big thing, according to Scott Snyder, a senior fellow with the University of Pennsylvania's Mack Institute for Innovation Management and president and co-founder of the mobile strategy company Mobiquity. "Research suggests that 55 percent of Americans plan to use a wearable device in the coming year," Snyder says. "Most of the attention to-date has been on the wrist, with a barrage of new devices from wrist-worn trackers to sensorized smartwatches, but hearables are makings strides and leveraging a mainstream consumer accessory – the earbud."


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We celebrated Avery's first birthday over the weekend with a few close family and friends. It's hard to have a big birthday party here in the city without spending thousands of dollars and renting a place to throw it. Because we don't have huge apartment, we decided to have an intimate party with our closest friends to celebrate Avery's special day.
I really wanted to make this party special for Avery. Although we had it at our apartment, I did my best to decorate and make our small space look perfect for Avery. She didn't have a clue that we were celebrating her special day, but she sure did enjoy the attention on her the entire time. I captured so many special moments during the party and am so happy with the way that everything turned out.
I took a ton of photos at the party (as any mother would) and wanted to share with you some of my favorites!
Avery's First Birthday Party 1 of 19We couldn't wait to celebrate Avery's First Birthday with all of our family and friends.
Decorations Are Up! 2 of 19I wanted to use decorations that I would also be able to use in the girls room when I was finished with them. The color scheme was inspired by their bedsheets, which I am obsessed with. Most of the decorations were bought off of Etsy. I made the Happy Birthday sign.
For details on all of the decorations, you can visit my personal blog.
Ready For Our Guests! 3 of 19The food and decorations took me a while to put up and get ready. A little bit more than I anticipated. I spent most of the nights last week getting the decorations ready and put up and then that left me with only the food to cook on Saturday morning.
Yummy Food! 4 of 19The party was at noon, so we I went with a brunch menu.
For details on all of the food and recipes, you can visit my personal blog.
Mason Inspiration 5 of 19I used a lot of mason jars as a part of the decor and with the drinks. I originally wanted to use mason jars as cups for the adults and have them put chalkboard stickers on them so we could tell them apart. From that inspiration, I decided to use different sized mason jars for flower pots and to hold utensils.
Smash Cake 6 of 19One of my favorite pieces of the party and the centerpiece of the table.
For details on the smash cake, you can visit my personal blog.
Sisterly Birthday Love 7 of 19Harlan had a hard time giving Avery the center of attention for the party, so she made sure to try to make it in every single shot. She was very loving and always wanted to make sure Avery had a great party.
Happy Birthday Girl 8 of 19It took Avery a while to warm up to everyone at the party because she's not used to that many people focusing their attention on her at once. But after about an hour, she was having so much fun and was all smiles!
A Birthday Wave 9 of 19Avery loves to wave, so it's no surprise that she waved to everyone the entire time we sang her Happy Birthday.
First Taste of the Cake 10 of 19She gently put her fingers in the icing and then just started licking them.
Yummy! 11 of 19All she wanted was the icing. Could you blame her?
Birthday Presents! 12 of 19Harlan wanted to open most of the gifts for Avery. Avery really had no idea what was going on so she just went with it. She loved the stuffed animals.
Mommy's Birthday Girl 13 of 19Loved making her first birthday so special.
Both of my Girls 14 of 19So glad that both of them could have a good time at the party.
Family Shot 15 of 19Of course we couldn't get one of everyone looking at the camera at the same time.
Birthday Backdrop 16 of 19I wanted to make an easy backdrop so that I could get better pictures of Avery than our typical apartment wall. This was really simply made with crepe paper.
I Love the Attention 17 of 19She wasn't sure about it at first, but after a while, she loved all of the attention.
Big Sister 18 of 19She did great letting Avery get all of the attention on her big day.
Sisters 19 of 19It was nearly impossible to get them both sitting or standing still for a photo. I had to bribe Avery with a cake pop and this was the best I could get, but it describes their personality perfectly.
For more details on all of the decorations and food, visit my personal blog, A Mommy in the City.
Make your party planning a little easier: Shopping lists for moms!
More from Lauren on Baby's First Year:
- Things to do in New York City With Kids, Big and Small
- 12 Months of Avery's Photo Shoots
- A Look into Royal Caribbean's Barbie Premium Experience
- 11 Things My 11 Month Old Loves To Do
- Happy Birthday Avery!
- The Best Toys for Babies
- The Best Toys for Toddlers
Read more from Lauren at her personal blog, A Mommy in the City, where she chronicles her life living in New York City with a suburban mentality. For more updates, follow Lauren on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, and Instagram! Check out more of Lauren's Babble posts at Being Pregnant and Baby's First Year.


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Happy Mother's Day – 2014
Scared Monkeys wishes all "Monkey Moms" a very HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY
"M" is for the million things she gave me,
"O" means only that she's growing old,
"T" is for the tears she shed to save me,
"H" is for her heart of purest gold;
"E" is for her eyes, with love-light shining,
"R" means right, and right she'll always be,
Put them all together, they spell "MOTHER,"
A word that means the world to me.
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Pope Francis Easter Address: Called For End to War, Condemned Waste Exacerbating Hunger
Pope Francis' Easter Address in front of 150,000 people in St. Peter's Square called for and end to conflicts in Syria, Ukraine and Africa and an end to violence in Iraq, Venezuela, South Sudan and the Central Africa Republic. The Pontiff also denounced the "immense wastefulness" in the world while many go hungry.
Pope Francis, in his Easter address before a huge crowd, on Sunday denounced the "immense wastefulness" in the world while many go hungry and called for an end to conflicts in Syria, Ukraine and Africa.
"We ask you, Lord Jesus, to put an end to all war and every conflict, whether great or small, ancient or recent," he said in his "Urbi et Orbi" (to the city and the world) message.
Francis, marking the second Easter season of his pontificate, celebrated a Mass to an overflowing crowd of at least 150,000 in St. Peter's Square and beyond.
He prayed to God to "help us to overcome the scourge of hunger, aggravated by conflicts and by the immense wastefulness for which we are often responsible".
Celebrating Easter Sunday, Christianity's most joyous and hopeful day, Pope Francis prayed for peace in Ukraine and Syria and for an end to the terrorist attacks in Nigeria that have targeted so many Christians.
He also recalled those suffering in Africa from an epidemic of deadly Ebola and urged a halt to "brutal terrorist attacks" in parts of Nigeria.
But Francis' Easter message also stressed that people pay attention to the needy close to home. Reflecting the priorities of his papacy, he said the "good news" of Easter's joy and hope means "leaving ourselves behind and encountering others, being close to those crushed by life's troubles, sharing with the needy, standing at the side of the sick, elderly and the outcast."
Posted April 20, 2014 by Scared Monkeys
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Happy Easter 2014 from Scared Monkeys: HE IS RISEN …
Scared Monkeys with all a joyous and blessed Easter.
Please remember today while spending time with family, participating in Easter egg hunts, opening Easter baskets and having Easter dinner … the reason for the season. He has risen, he has truly risen. The are given the promise of eternal hope. As John 3:16 states, "For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life." However, never forget that Without the Crucifixion, there would have been no Resurrection. A Resurrection that represents eternal rebirth.
King's College Choir – Jesus Christ is risen today
Mark 16: 5-7
"As they entered the tomb, they saw a young man dressed in a white robe sitting on the right side, and they were alarmed. "Don't be alarmed," he said. "You are looking for Jesus the Nazarene, who was crucified. He has risen! He is not here. See the place where they laid him. But go, tell his disciples and Peter, 'He is going ahead of you into Galilee. There you will see him, just as he told you.' "
Michael W Smith – Above All
Crucified, laid behind a stone
You lived to die rejected and alone
Like a rose trampled on the ground
You took the fall and thought of me
Above all
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Muslim parent in Dearborn, MI Upset Over School Flyer Promoting Easter Egg Hunt, But Some how Have No Issue With Muslims Beheadings, Honor Killings, Or Killing Women & Babies
Honestly, I really don't give a crap anymore what happens to offend Muslims or makes them feel uncomfortable … I am sick and tired of all the claims of people being offended about everything … GET OVER IT!!!
Some Muslim parents are upset that the public schools in Dearborn, Michigan handed out flyers to their children advertising an Easter egg hunt at the Cherry Hill Presbyterian Church. Seriously, this is what offends a Muslim parent? You know what offends me, a religion that is hell-bent of killing infidels of all other religions. I am offended when so-called moderate Muslims would sit back and say nothing when other Muslims are beheading individuals, shooting Christian babies, constant killing of Christians, and Muslims killing Christan women. Hell, you think they might be offended by a good old-fashioned Muslim honor killing. NOPE! Isn't it a shame that we don't hear these same rants of feeling offended by actions of people of their own religion? But then again, Islam is a religion of Peace, as we are told. Sorry, Islam is a religion of INTOLERANCE!
Folks, at some point we have to start restoring America, or lose it forever.
Some Muslim parents are concerned about public schools in Dearborn handing out flyers to all students advertising an Easter egg hunt, saying it violates the principle of church and state separation.
A flyer headlined "Eggstravaganza!" was given to students this week at three elementary schools in the Dearborn Public Schools district, which has a substantial number of Muslim students. The flyer described an April 12 event at Cherry Hill Presbyterian Church in Dearborn featuring an egg hunt, relay race, and egg toss. It asked students to RSVP "to secure your free spot" and included images of eggs and a bunny.
"It really bothered my two kids," said parent Majed Moughni, who is Muslim and has two children, ages 7 and 9, in Dearborn elementary schools. "My son was like, 'Dad, I really don't feel comfortable getting these flyers, telling me to go to church. I thought churches are not supposed to mix with schools.' "
I have to echo the PJ Tatler and agree with their call of BS on the Muslim kids so-called claim of feeling "uncomfortable".
I am calling BS on that parent. If his kid said that, my name is Mohammed. Besides, the flyer isn't telling anyone to "go to church." It's inviting kids over to have some fun. And how can these secular symbols of Easter be defined as "religious"? Maybe the Muslims think that Christians worship bunny rabbits.
I must have missed the part in the Bible where there was a secular Easter Egg hunt before Jesus Christ was crucified and his resurrection.
UPDATE I: A Message to offended Muslims.
HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY from Scared Monkeys
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Sarah Palin To Barack Obama … Honor MLK By Not Playing The 'Race Card'
Former Alaska governor and GOP Vice Presidential candidate Sarah Palin took the opportunity today to ask President Barack Obama to honor Martin Luther King Jr. by ending the racial divide and stop playing the race card. Some how I do not see that in the cards. Barack Obama, the community agitator is that for a reason and they don't call him the Divider in Chief for nothing. Not play the race card, what do you expect Obama to do, tell the truth?
Former Republican vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin seized Martin Luther King Day as an opportunity to lob vague criticism at President Barack Obama.
"Mr. President, in honor of Martin Luther King, Jr. and all who commit to ending any racial divide, no more playing the race card," Palin wrote Monday on her Facebook page, after quoting from the civil rights icon's famous "I Have A Dream" speech.
Obama said in an extensive New Yorker profile published this weekend that he believes "there's no doubt that there's some folks who just really dislike me because they don't like the idea of a black President."
Posted January 20, 2014 by Scared Monkeys
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Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2014 … A Dream that All Can Embrace … "Will One Day Live in a Nation Where They Will not be Judged by the Color of their Skin but by the Content of their Character"
On this Martin Luther King Jr. Day let us all reflect on "The Dream" and the fact that we as a Nation have come a long way since the 1960′s. We are a much better country for it. However, that does not mean that we do not still have more to do and will most likely always will. MLK Jr's message goes out to all people, not just one message to blacks or another to whites. Martin Luther King Jr. had a dream, do not let others interpret that dream for you. Do not let those with an agenda that is far from "The Dream" to make you feel less or call you something that you are not. Martin Luther King Jr. was correct, it is never about the color of one's skin, it is always about the content of one's character. Always! That means the character of those who would lie to you or highjack "The Dream" for their own purposes. Those who are divisive and keep races at each other do a disservice to Martin Luther King, Jr.
August 28, 1963
Full text of MLK Jr's "I Have a Dream" speech can be read here.
I say to you today, my friends, that in spite of the difficulties and frustrations of the moment, I still have a dream. It is a dream deeply rooted in the American dream.
I have a dream that one day this nation will rise up and live out the true meaning of its creed: "We hold these truths to be self-evident: that all men are created equal."
I have a dream that one day on the red hills of Georgia the sons of former slaves and the sons of former slave owners will be able to sit down together at a table of brotherhood.
I have a dream that one day even the state of Mississippi, a desert state, sweltering with the heat of injustice and oppression, will be transformed into an oasis of freedom and justice.
I have a dream that my four children will one day live in a nation where they will not be judged by the color of their skin but by the content of their character.
I have a dream today.
From CNN comes the unheard tapes from MLK Jr. circa 1960. Martin Luther King Jr. discusses the peaceful Civil Rights movement and called the movement represents struggle on the highest level of dignity and discipline.
From FOX News: On MLK Day – let's celebrate all that has changed in 50 years.
On Sunday, Georgia Congressman John Lewis, the last surviving speaker from the 1963 March, spoke to that startling reality:
"I feel more than lucky but very blessed to be able to stand here 50 years later and to see the progress we have made," Lewis said. "And just to see the changes have occurred. If someone had told me 50 years ago that an African-American would be in the White House as the president, I probably would have said 'You're crazy. You are out of your mind. You don't know what you're talking about.' The country is a different country, and we're better people."
In fact, outstanding African-Americans have broken through doors previously closed to all people of color in the past 50 years.
In government, we have had two black Supreme Court Justices, several Cabinet secretaries, two governors, six senators and dozens of people in Congress. We have a black president twice elected by the Americans people – who, as many have noted, could have been owned by our first 16 presidents as property.
The following VIDEO has excepts from from many different MLK speeches and this interview and has some incredibly interesting comments that all should take a listen to. What many do not understand is that MLK's words do not just speak to the black Civil Rights movement. They speak to everyone.
- "We are in a separate phase where we are seeking genuine equality. Where we are dealing with hard economic and social issues."
- Its more easy to integrate a lunch counter than it is guarantee an annual income. [...] It's easier to integrate a bus than it is to get a program that will force a government to put billions of dollars to ending slums."
- "I weight the criticisms that I would get. I thought about even the fact that some Negros would not understand. And some respectable Negro Leaders who are more concerned about being invited to the White House than invited to the cause of justice would be against me."
Unlike others, I do not begin to speak for Martin Luther King Jr. and how he would act or what he would say in today's world. So many are quick to say that he would be for increasing the minimum wage because he spoke of the Poor People's Campaign which was a multiracial effort to address poverty in the nation by demanding a $30 billion antipoverty package, including full employment and the annual construction of 500,000 affordable residences. I don't think so. The US has had a 'War on Poverty' since 1964 and the LBJ years. However, 50 years later it has been a failure.
I believe that Martin Luther King Jr. was a man of his word and wanted true equality for his people. I do not believe that he wanted them back on the plantation and subject to a life of dependency on welfare programs. True equality does not come from a hand out, it comes from a hand up. Equality does not come from being forced to live in government housing. Equality comes from a strong family unit, an education, morality, a want and desire to get ahead and believing in something greater than yourself. The US has spent trillions in the War on Poverty and has gotten no where. The welfare state has been a disaster for "The Dream". Sorry, I do not believe for one second that MLK's "DREAM" had the notion that blacks would become part of a voting block and completely dependent upon the government. JMO.
Daily Commentary – Wednesday, January 1, 2014 – Happy New Years From Scared Monkeys Radio!
- Wishing you a safe and healthy New Year! Looking forward to serving you in 2014!
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Scared Monkeys Wishes Everyone a Happy New Year 2014!!!
Scared Monkeys would like to wish all a HAPPY NEW YEAR – 2014!!!
Wishing you a healthy, joyous and successful New Year. As we look back over this past year and remember it with fondness and sorrow. To the happiness we experienced and the sorry of those lost. We look to the future and the new year in 2014.
I want to take a moment to thank all the readers and listeners of Scared Monkeys.com, Scared Monkeys forum, Blink on Crime and Scared Monkeys Radio. Thank you for a memorable 2013. So many stories, so many missing persons so many crimes, and so many other events in the world of politics, sports and entertainment. A special thanks to all the moderators (CBB, San, Nut44x4, Bearlyhere) and to Klaas who devote their time and do so much to make it all work. Thank you all!!!
However, it is out with the old and in with the new. Wising you all the best in 2014. God Bless!
A Blast from the past … Auld Lang Syne by Guy Lombardo and his Royal Canadians from 1977 … Check out the special effects.
Dubai appears to have broken the record for the largest fireworks display of all time this New Year's Eve. The firework display was designed by famed U.S. fireworks firm Fireworks by Grucci.
The show started 20 seconds before midnight local time, and covered 61.6 miles of the city's waterfront, encompassing landmarks like the Palm Jumeirah and the World Islands — Dubai's two sets of manmade islands — and the Burj Khalifa skyscraper and Burj Al Arab, the city's most luxurious hotel, according to Guinness World Records.
Sydney, Australia rings in the new year 2014 down-under
The New Year ushered in throughout the World
Posted January 1, 2014 by Scared Monkeys
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The Dana Pretzer Show – Monday, December 30, 2013 – The Scared Monkeys 2013 Year in Review
- Red and Dana will discuss everything covered on Scared Monkeys and in the forum this year
The Dana Pretzer Show – Monday, December 30, 2013 Download Podcast
Posted December 30, 2013 by Klaasend
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Maybe it was the captivating music; maybe it was the welcoming people; or maybe it was the place and the laid-back, everyone's like family attitude that made me fall in the love with the Roots Blues and 'soul of the American music' that the Music Maker Relief Foundation represents. But honestly, I think it was a combination of it all.
Diggin': Leyla McCalla – Manman Mwen
Leyla McCalla's debut album, Vari-Colored Songs is one of the most well rounded a intellectually stimulating records I have heard in a long time. The elegant simplicity of the traditional tune, "Manman Mwen," exhibits Leyla's deep understanding for this music while still allowing the interpretation to sound fresh. This song features Leyla on the tenor banjo and vocals while Rhiannon Giddens plays the shaker and sings backing vocals. This song needs nothing more than it has and its simple instrumentation complements "Manman Mwen" in a very intentional way.
Leyla McCalla will be embarking on a 9 city tour starting November 15th at Serenbe Pavillion in Chattahoochee Hills, GA.
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- Corn Lewis
Remembering George Daniels
When we learned that George Daniels had passed away last month, I thought back to my first meeting with him. I went to look for George Daniels in 1995 as I was re-tracing the trail of the great folklorist and blues researcher George Mitchell, who had discovered many great blues artists in Georgia and Alabama. George Daniels became a long-time friend of Music Maker; we helped him every month for medicine for nearly 20 years. As I only got to visit him a few times, I never spent the amount of time with him as his friend, the great folklorist/writer Fred Fussell, did. Fred wrote this piece and I present it here as it really gives you an idea of the wonderful man George Daniels was. He is sorely missed here at Music Maker.
- Tim Duffy
Video Diggin': Alabama Slim's "Come On and Rock With Me Baby"
We've been working hard to edit and post video from the Homecoming Celebration – and this clip of Alabama Slim performing is one of the first we finished. In this video, Slim is performing at our exhibit launch and performance* at The ArtsCenter in Carrboro, NC.
I love to see Alabama Slim perform, but it's rare that I get a chance, as he's not often up here in NC. That night, Slim was on his game, bringing the crowd to their feet to dance in the aisles and, at the very least, assist with percussion by tapping their toes. It is a great, classic tune, and Slim's stage presence just jumps off the screen. You can see why he has such a loyal following in New Orleans!
We were so thrilled Slim could be there for our Homecoming Weekend! Enjoy the video.
- Corinne
*Support for We Are the Music Makers! exhibit and launch event provided in part by the NC Humanities Council, Mary Duke Biddle Foundation, National Endowment for the Arts, Orange County Arts Commission, Catherine Elkins and Cathead Vodka.
The Regular Gig
Having a regular, reliable gig is something working musicians depend on to keep make ends meet. In the South, many of our artists are paid to play every Sunday in the church. No matter how late or how far away they performed on Friday and Saturday, they are getting home to play Sunday morning.
Not every musician is equally adept in both secular and gospel material, what South Carolina Blues Legend Drink Small calls, "The Hallelujah Boogaloo," so artists not playing in the church look for weekly shows around town at small bars or restaurants to supplement their income. Eddie Tigner, at 88 years old, has been performing every Sunday at Fat Matt's in Atlanta for over a decade. Our friend Mudcat just celebrated playing every Wednesday at The Northside Tavern for 20 years! (more…)
Diggin': Ironing Board Sam and the Sticks "The Creature"
On yonder hill there stands a creature,
Who she is I do not know.
I go and court her for her beauty,
She must answer yes or no…
These words could conjure a beauty standing atop a sand dune glistening in the blinding haze of a hot July. Or, as the groove would suggest, something darker. She's unidentifiable. A woman? Yes. Human? Inconclusive. Beautiful? Again, yes. Friend or Threat? The tension is stiff, how will she answer. He has made himself vulnerable, clearly nervous, what will the outcome be. "The Creature" runs for almost seven minutes. Tension like this can last a lifetime.
I've heard many responses for "What is blues?" My favorite comes from John Dee Holeman, "The blues is a good man feeling bad." To me, that answer speaks to the contention that music is the language of the heart and at its best shortens the distance between two souls.
Happy Halloween!!
- Aaron
Ironing Board Sam & the Underwater Blues Show!
Ironing Board Sam preparing to enter the water tank. Photo by Walter Lenk
It is always interesting when stories are told and there is no photographic evidence to validate the story. This is particularly true when the story is so outrageous that it is borderline unbelievable. This was definitely the case with Ironing Board Sam's infamous underwater blues show. I always believed that Sam actually performed this show given that there is nothing too crazy for Sam to pull off, but I did postulate over the years as to how this incredible feat was accomplished.
We Are the Music Makers at B.B. King Museum!
I met B.B. King in 1995 at Ocean Way Studio in Los Angeles, CA when he was recording with the Rolling Stones. I showed him photographs and played him our first CD from Music Maker, A Living Past. He immediately embraced our mission and introduced me to all the incredible musicians on his duets record, Deuces Wild. He even used the photos I took during the sessions on his CD. Nearly 20 years later, B.B. has the greatest museum of the blues in the world, and they are hosting our We Are the Music Makers! exhibit, which opened there on October 23rd. It is the greatest honor in my career to have our show at the B.B. King Museum in Indianola, MS – where visitors will experience the stories and songs of the musicians we have been working with for 20 years.
God Bless you B, you are truly the greatest!
- Tim
Diggin': Etta Baker's Railroad Bill
I never got the chance to meet Etta Baker but was a long time fan of her music even before I started to work at the Music Maker Relief Foundation. Her style of guitar playing is the most eloquent and parred down that I have ever heard. Only after listening after many years of listening to Etta did I truly grasp the complexity of her playing. Most have heard of the Piedmont Blues Guitar style but non one played it quite like Etta Baker did.
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From the Pages of We Are the Music Makers!
J.C. McCool composed the fiddle standard "the Black Mountain rag." he began his career when he was just 10 years old playing with Walter Davis and Clarence Greene, who recorded in the 1930s as the Blue Ridge Mountain entertainers. When I first came to Swannanoa, NC in 1981 to go to college, I was introduced to Walt Davis, Ray Greene and J.C. by my new fiddler friend Jeff Robbins. We went out to ray's on the weekends and helped him build a cinderblock building in his backyard. there, ray hosted a pickin' party for old time musicians to get together and play every Monday night ever since, for more than 20 years. after I started Music Maker, I visited J.C. and found him crippled with arthritis and nearly blind. he told us his fixed income was too little to afford groceries. We offered him a monthly stipend to help out. While he accepted the checks, he admitted being uncomfortable accepting money from an organization that primarily supported African American musicians. Several years later on another visit, he spoke his heart – that after a lifetime of being prejudiced he had an awakening and changed churches to one that embraces all people. J.C. thanked us for being part of his enlightenment.
Diggin': Albert White's "Dr. Feelgood"
This track was on our Listener's Circle #6, which I was listening to the other day as we were printing this month's Listener's Circle CDs. Albert White is a Music Maker artist I have seen many times live – the first time, I saw him perform in London, which was the first time I'd seen the MMRF Blues Revue show. It was just after I started at Music Maker, and my husband and I headed overseas to visit our Goddaughter. The Blues Revue was touring Europe, and it coincided with our trip dates, so we headed to Shepherd's Green to see them! We got well and truly lost attempting to find the venue, but it was worth it (of course.) The show was wonderful, and Albert White was one of the many highlights – hosting the show, introducing each artist and getting everyone out of their seats each number.
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Even if you are not a fan of Hip-Hop music you can still appreciate the deep grooves of this song. Robert "Wolfman" Belfour's unmistakable moaning voice on top of raunchy acoustic guitar lick and a sharp drumbeat makes for an incredible fusion of Blues and it's much younger step child, Hip-Hop. (more…)


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ESF Scientists are growing the first American chestnut trees that can withstand the blight that virtually eliminated the once-dominant tree from the eastern United States. "Our goal was to develop an American chestnut tree that has blight resistance equal to that of a Chinese chestnut and we are there. We've done it," said Dr. William Powell, an ESF professor who leads the research project along with Dr. Chuck Maynard. Learn more »
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Galapagos Tortoise Comeback
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Red Sox demote outfielder Jackie Bradley Jr. to Triple-A
Apr 18, 2013, 11:48 PM EST
It was hardly unexpected, but Sean McAdam of CSNNE.com reports that the Red Sox have demoted outfielder Jackie Bradley Jr. to Triple-A Pawtucket. David Ortiz is expected to be activated from the disabled list tomorrow in a corresponding roster move.
Bradley won the starting left field job with a fantastic showing this spring, but it didn't translate once the regular season began. The 23-year-old batted just .097 (3-for-31) with one double, three RBI and a 12/6 K/BB ratio in 12 games. He hasn't had a hit since April 5 and has barely seen the field in recent days, so he's better off getting regular at-bats in the minor leagues.
Now that Ortiz is back in the fold, Jonny Gomes and Daniel Nava figure to split playing time in left field. Bradley still has a very promising future and could resurface at the big league level later this summer.
White Sox designate Ronald Belisario for assignment
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Belisario served as the White Sox's closer for part of this season.
Tigers claim Josh Zeid off waivers from Astros
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Zeid underwent season-ending foot surgery in July.
The pace-of-play rules in the Arizona Fall League were a mixed bag
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And it's not at all clear when or if those experiments will translate into rules changes.
Orioles claim Alex Hassan off waivers from A's
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Don't bother unpacking.
The Blue Jays may be interested in Torii Hunter
Nov 20, 2014, 1:06 PM EST
With the Tigers out, the Jays are in.
Phillies have "cooled" on signing Yasmany Tomas
Nov 20, 2014, 12:50 PM EST
Presumed front-runners may have changed their minds.
Nationals telling teams Jordan Zimmermann is "available"
Nov 20, 2014, 12:14 PM EST
Zimmermann has just one season remaining until he's eligible for free agency and the 28-year-old right-hander is in line for a massive payday.
Yasmany Tomas is unlikely to sign in the next couple of weeks
Nov 20, 2014, 11:34 AM EST
The Cuban outfielder is letting his market develop, it seems.
Who are the favorites to sign Max Scherzer?
Nov 20, 2014, 10:45 AM EST
For now at least there doesn't seem to be a clear front-runner.
Russell Martin, Nomar Garciaparra, the 2006 Dodgers and tequila shots
Nov 20, 2014, 10:23 AM EST
What's not to like?
Owners to give Rob Manfred a five-year deal today
Nov 20, 2014, 9:24 AM EST
The new commish takes over on January 25.
Delmon Young wants a two-year deal
Nov 20, 2014, 8:54 AM EST
He was a nice pickup for the O's last season. But do you give Delmon Young a multi-year deal?
Red Sox minor leaguer arrested on home invasion charges
Nov 20, 2014, 8:30 AM EST
A crappy K/BB ratio is the least of Cody Kukuk's problems now.
Someone asked Giancarlo Stanton if he's "embarrassed" to make the money he makes
Nov 20, 2014, 7:44 AM EST
No one ever asks the billionaire owners of baseball teams questions like that.
Reid Brignac signs minor league deal with Marlins
Nov 19, 2014, 10:37 PM EST
Jon Heyman of CBS Sports reports that the Marlins have agreed to terms on a minor league contract with infielder Reid Brignac. The deal presumably comes with an invitation to major league spring training.
Marlins reportedly make two-year, $20 million offer to first baseman Adam LaRoche
Nov 19, 2014, 9:22 PM EST
The Marlins have some money to spend, and free agent first baseman Adam LaRoche appears to be among their targets.
White Sox interested in reunion with Sergio Santos
Nov 19, 2014, 8:15 PM EST
Sergio Santos had a dreadful 2014 season, posting an 8.57 ERA, 2.19 WHIP, and 29/18 K/BB ratio in 21 innings for the Blue Jays while battling a lingering right forearm issue. He's a free agent now and will be looking to revitalize his career with any team that will have him.
Athletics sign switch-pitcher Pat Venditte
Nov 19, 2014, 7:08 PM EST
From agent Marc Klingman comes word that Pat Venditte, a switch-pitcher who can throw both left-handed and right-handed, has signed a minor league contract with the Oakland A's. The deal also carries an invitation to major league spring training.
Report: Red Sox offer Jon Lester six years, $110-120 million
Nov 19, 2014, 6:14 PM EST
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So I agree with this in principal but I think for people who are heavy on the digital side and possibly in community management it's different. In the digital world where you are forward facing a lot of people feel they know you and to a certain extent do, so they might reach out and not accepting could be harmful to you brand.
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Everyone had that teacher who would say "If you learn one thing from this class, I want it to be…" Well that's what we're doing with our Big Data Guide. Maybe you aren't a Big Data expert but let's be honest […]
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All work and no play makes Stephen a dull boy.
That's why here at the GovLoop office I try to work hard, while still enjoying a game or two of ping pong a day with a co-worker (all with the blessing of my boss […]
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GovLoop recently release our new Citizen Engagement Guide which examines key touch points between government and citizens and how to optimize them for maximum impact. The following is a excerpt from the guide: How […]
Stephen Peteritas wrote a new post, Beating the Sequester With a Can't Do Attitude 1 year, 8 months ago
This just in. YOU DON'T HAVE TO TAKE THE SEQUESTER LAYING DOWN. Yep, that's right make enough noise and you to can find funding for your entire operation. Don't believe me? Just read this excerpt from the <a…[Read more]
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This just in an ailing company has decided that banning telework is the way to get themselves back on track.
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Everyone wants to work in a fun workplace but a lax culture can cause issues, most notably a lack of urgency. Most of us aren't curing cancer at work but ultimately the goal of work is to actually work.
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I mean I doubt they ever track the virus back to a singular group of people that they actually find BUT if they did I'm assuming they could be held financially responsible for cost lost by both GoDaddy and their customers. That's what I saying Henry though I don't hold out hope it'll ever happen.
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I mean if sites are making money, then I assume they should be able to sue for opportunity costs.
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Unlimited wants versus limited resources. If you've ever taken an introductory economics course, this free-market concept should sound familiar. With each annual increase in the total world population, our limited natural resources and social services become more strained. Population Reference Bureau states that the world population has multiplied during the last 50 years at a… Read more »
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As part of Archaeology Month, which takes place from August 1st to 31st, 2013, Pointe-à-Callière, Montréal Archaeology and History Complex and its partners are pleased to announce the launch of a new health and safety awareness guide for archaeological work in Québec.
The Pointe-à-Callière Foundation raised $200,000 at its recent Montréal Builders Club benefit evening, on June 3. The evening was hosted by Honorary Chair John LeBoutillier, Chair of the Board of Industrial Alliance and the first President of the Foundation.


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In 1853, with the California Gold Rush in full swing, a 24-year-old German-Jewish immigrant named Levi Strauss arrived in San Francisco.
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It's no secret that the camera business has been good to Jews, especially in New York City, where many religious Jews own and operate some of the biggest photo stores in the world, like B&H.
40 years ago, the Apollo X lunar mission crew named its modules Charlie Brown and Snoopy. Charles Schultz considered his NASA connection one of the highlights of his life.
Advanced Cat Yodeling.
On Friday, Jasper Johns celebrated his 79th birthday.
Some directors can't seem to get their point across in two full hours.
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Dan Ariely is back with another killer TED Talk about his research! Back in March I wrote Dan Ariely: Why People Cheat, pointing to Ariely's TED Talk about his research on cheating.
With New York Times columnist Maureen Dowd's plagiarism scandal making headlines, we figured it was a good time to revisit a few other famous cases of word borrowing.
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Currently recording an album in New York City, the Macedonian phenom performs Tuesday, December 2 at 8 p.m. in Dole Auditorium.
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Kahala House Rental Photos and Description
3 Bed, 2.5 Bath, 2700 Ft, Grassy Yard For Kids, 10 Min To Waikiki
Located in East Oahu, 15 minutes from downtown Honolulu, our home is much nicer than a typical vacation rental. Everyone tells us how much they love our beautiful wood floors and wide open layout. They especially love the open lanai with travertine tile and a large barn table for eating outdoors.
This is our family home and we rent out it only 2-3 weeks a year while we are on vacation.
The house is best suited for a family with children or 2 couples and a couple children.
Recently remodeled 2600 sqft home with beautiful wood floors, granite and stainless steel counters, with a wide open floorplan. We are 1 block from surf and 10 minutes from Waikiki. Perfect for family with kids. 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths.
Travertine tile floors in baths and on lanai. Nice grassy yard and huge lanai to enjoy the beautiful outdoors. 1 minute walk to grocery store and very good surf spots.
10 minute drive to the best sandy beaches in Diamond Head, and Waikiki, and Waimanalo. 5 minutes to Hawaii Kai.
46' Plasma TV with DVD player, iPod connection, and cable TV. WiFi with high speed internet. Also have Nintendo Wii.
The master bedroom has a new queen size bed. Bedroom 2 has 2 twins for kids. Bedroom 3 has a new Queen, and we also have a twin size fold out futon mattress that can be moved easily.
Kahala mall is 5 minutes away. Bus runs nearby. 10 minute drive to Hanauma bay which is for great snorkeling.
People that visit our home tell us how much they love our beautiful outdoor space. You can BBQ on the resort like lanai while the kids are enjoying the lush grassy yard.
We would be happy to help you find activities and plan your family vacation.
We are non smoking, very clean, very conservative family and we appreciate you considering our home for your Hawaii vacation.
- Suitability:
- Minimum Age Limit for Renters
- children welcome
- non smoking only
- pets not allowed
About Tony
We are a family of 5. I'm a real estate professional with experience in house flipping, remodeling, and management. We remodeled this home ourselves and spent a lot of time caring for it.
Tony purchased this house in 2007
Why Tony chose Kahala
We love being 1 block from the ocean with great surf out in front. Aina Haina is one of the most desirable neighborhoods on Oahu, with homes selling for as much as $2 million.
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We love the open layout, the beautiful grassy yard, and the wonderful outdoor living space. The living room opens to the lanai, which brings the outdoors in.


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The 2007 Patriots still wonder what might have been, Seth Wickersham writes.Story | Conversation | June 28, 2013
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Donte Stallworth has recovered from serious burn injuries suffered in a hot air balloon crash and is practicing with the Washington Redskins.Story | Conversation | June 12, 2013
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Donte Stallworth has recovered from serious burn injuries suffered in a hot air balloon crash and is practicing with the Washington Redskins.Story | Conversation | June 11, 2013
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Tom Brady bears a heavy burden to make the Pats' WR redo work.Story | Conversation | June 06, 2013
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Free-agent wide receiver Donte' Stallworth is hospitalized with serious burns after the hot air balloon carrying him and two other people crashed into power lines.Story | Conversation | March 16, 2013
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Here are the most interesting stories Wednesday in the AFC East: The New England Patriots put receiver Donte' Stallworth (ankle) on injured reserve and reportedly will sign veteran Deion Branch. Morning take: The receiver injuries continue for...Blog | December 12, 2012
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The New England Patriots placed veteran wide receiver Donte' Stallworth on season-ending injured reserve on Tuesday, one day after he caught a 63-yard touchdown pass from quarterback Tom Brady in the team's 42-14 win over the Houston Texans.Story | Conversation | December 11, 2012
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FOXBOROUGH, Mass. -- Here are some thoughts on the New England Patriots' 42-14 blowout victory over the Houston Texans: What it means: The Patriots (10-3) made a major statement by picking up their most impressive victory of the season o...Blog | December 10, 2012
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The New England Patriots put receiver Julian Edelman on season-ending injured reserve with a foot injury Tuesday and officially announced the re-signing of Donte' Stallworth.Story | Conversation | December 04, 2012
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Here are the most interesting stories Tuesday in the AFC East: The New England Patriots are expected to sign receiver Donte' Stallworth. Morning take: This probably means bad news for receiver Julian Edelman, who was in a walking boot after th...Blog | December 04, 2012
New England Patriots, Donte' Stallworth, agree to contract -- sou...Mike Reiss
The New England Patriots have agreed to bring back veteran Donte' Stallworth to shore up their receiving corps, a league source confirmed.Story | Conversation | December 03, 2012
Report: Dolphins try out Donte StallworthJames Walker
The Miami Dolphins need all the help they can get at wide receiver. This is a group the team has supported publicly. But behind the scenes on HBO's "Hard Knocks," it was clear frustration continues to build with each passing preseason game. That i...Blog | August 30, 2012
Gaffney, Stallworth among Patriots' cutsJames Walker
The New England Patriots made two significant cuts at wide receiver on Monday, releasing veteran receivers Jabar Gaffney and Donte' Stallworth. They were two of five cuts the Patriots made to get under the NFL-mandated 75 player limit. The Patriot...Blog | August 27, 2012
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Veteran receivers Jabbar Gaffney, Donte' Stallworth among Patriots' roster cuts.Story | Conversation | August 27, 2012


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Portland Cottage Rental Photos and Description
Green construction cottage with Murphy bed on main level + sleeping loft.
This wooded property is uniquely situated and close to many attractions that include golfing on courses too numerous to mention, hiking, skiing on Mt. Hood, waterfall viewing in the Columbia River gorge, fishing, on nearby Sandy, Columbia, Clackamas, Willamette and Zigzag rivers, rafting, wine tasting, shopping and more. You can stay at Caramore Cottage and go to the Oregon coast and back one day, or Mt Hood (45 minutes) or fishing in the numerous nearby rivers. There are no other homes visible from this green (straw bale) cottage in the woods. Lots of squirrels, deer, owls, birds, trees and ferns. A great spot less than 30 minutes from Portland airport and city center that lets you feel you are away from it all in your own wooded retreat.
If you are planning a remodel in the vicinity and are considering staying in a hotel for a few months, this would be a great alternative. Need to make arrangements well in advance.
Owner/proprietor lives in separate home on gated private prem
Want a Romantic Get Away?: Make arrangements in advance and have flowers and champagne, chocolates or other favorite surprises waiting in the cottage when you arrive.
Guys or girls Get-Away-Nite?: Perfect place to hang out and reconnect with special friends, go for a walk, chat it up and sit around a fire at night.
Like being at a private campground.
In the doghouse and need a temporary retreat?: Quiet contemplation, or need to scream in the woods. Have it your way at this private cottage.
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- Long-term Renters Welcome
- non smoking only
- pets considered
- unsuitable for elderly or infirm
- wheelchair inaccessible
Guestbook comments from the owner
Thank you so much for letting us stay last minute. It was a wonderful getaway for the weekend and much needed. The added touches (wine, chocolate, snacks, fresh eggs) were wonderful and made us feel very welcome. We enjoyed a love hike, breaths of fresh air and that amazing shower!
Thank you for sharing the history of this building with us as well - it made u appreciate it that much more.


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"I just didn't care at the end"
The first book was good, the second book was okay, and the third book, I just couldn't finish it I stopped caring whats going to happen to the characters. The whole Peter "I love you and know one else I've only loved you" whore on me the entire 3 books as he's only 16 years old, what the hell does he know about moving on! I just wished 13 would nuke the entire sad pathetic lot of them!
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Although I enjoyed the whole series, I believe that the 3rd and final installment was the best! Not only did the story flow and fill in the shole or questions left by other books, it brought new material to light and new twists that you didn't expect. Although at times I think the author tried to tie too much together in longer narratives. But it was done only in an attempt to tie things together for the final book.
It was exciting! I particularly enjoyed the epilogue and Suzanne Collins' explanation of what inspired the 3 books. Realizing that she was inspired by Greek lore and tragedy made perfect sense and made me say "oh yea!....I get it!".
"This series is addictive!!!"
I almost always read non-fiction but my wife was reading the series of books 24/7 so I purchased the series. What a great break from non-fiction, great creativity and should make for a great movie.
"Good voices and great story."
A good finale for a great trilogy. I had some discussion about the end being a bit too "easy" to wrap up, but it's still got great catharsis.
The narrator is very easy to listen to and has a good range of voices that makes it easy to follow the dialogue.
Well worth a listen (assuming you've read/listened to the first 2 books!).
"Somewhat enjoyable"
I didn't find the third and final book of the Hunger Game series as enjoyable and exciting as the first two. It had a slow start and the overall rebellion was a bit boring and lacking any excitement as the other two books. It did get better towards the end. Unfortunately, you have to listen to the rest to get to the good parts.
"Ditto "Catching Fire""
Same thing - the Author is straining to sustain the first novel in the series and doesn't manage it in my opinion. Her lack of literary ability starts to appear more as the quality of the story fails to hold my attention as it did in "The Hunger Games."
"The Performer"
The lady reading did not sound 17. She sounded about 40. Otherwise, it was a great audio book1
"a great end to a great series"
I read the first 2 books and for the sake of time listened to this last one. I couldn't wait to get to the end to decide the final ending, so the audio helped me do that. It was a great and easy listen that I completed in 2 days.
"I hate fiction books but I loved this!"
I generally only listen to or read non-fiction. Stories just don't keep me entertained. This series did more than keep me entertained...it sucked me in! Book 1 was the best, book 2 was less engaging but thoroughly entertaining, book 3 was thrilling! Not sure how I feel about the ending though. I don't know how I wanted it to end so I can't say the ending was bad but after the roller coaster ride of this series I feel like the coaster just slowly pulled back into station instead of barreling to a screeching halt like I expected.
"Fine book, annoying narration"
"Mockingjay" is the third book in the Hunger Games trilogy. The story is not quite as gripping as the first two books, but it's an adequate final chapter. However, the story is not why I'm posting here.
Based on the other reviews, I guess I'm in the minority in not liking the narration. McCormick sounds too old for the teenage characters, and completely misses Katniss's sarcastic edge. She makes serious lines sound whiny and childish, and sometimes mispronounces words (e.g., saying "they EScorted me down the hall," instead of "they esCORTed me down the hall"). Most distracting of all is her total inability to carry a tune. Katniss only sings for small bits of the book, but after all the talk about how her beautiful singing voice makes the mockingjays fall silent, it feels insulting to listen to McCormick's tuneless attempts.
This is a great trilogy, but I wish I had read it in print instead of listening to this audio version.


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For the second year, a group of St. John Fisher College faculty members participated in an annual trivia contest called "The Brain Game," a fundraiser for Literacy Volunteers of Rochester. The event took place on October 11 at the Radisson Hotel in Rochester.
The Brain Game fundraiser takes place every fall, with teams of attorneys, accountants, financial planners, and employees from other local companies who compete for the championship. Contestants answer questions about art, geography, local history, science, and music. The game includes "lifelines" that contestants can use with the audience for help.
The Fisher team included Dr. Angela Amoia, Assistant Professor of Chemistry; Dr. Dougie Bicket, Associate Professor of Communication/Journalism; Dr. Cara Welch, Assistant Professor of Modern Languages; Dr. Jeff Liles, Associate Professor of Education; Dr. Lisa Jadwin, Professor of English; and Dr. Jon Holz, Visiting Assistant Professor of Biology. The team advanced to the second round, and answered a range of questions from science to Rochester history, including one question about Rochester furniture maker Wendell Castle.
Pictured from L to R: Dr. Angela Amoia, Dr. Dougie Bicket, and Dr. Cara Welch, with Dr. Jeff Liles. Photo courtesy of Soudan Photography.
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Having or using the property of becoming electrically charged when heated: a pyroelectric sensor
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