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|Benefits of Academic Advising at a Distance
|Concerns of Academic Advising at a Distance
|Ideas/ Comments/Possible Solutions
|Ability to work with prospective students who can't walk into the office
|1. Website information is out of date
|Resources devoted to a web development and management team
|Be available for inquiries and send out lots of information
|2. no eye contact, body language or tone of voice in e-mail messages except for the limited value of emoticons
|Video conferencing, phone, audio
|For transcript evaluations, I can embed links in email to direct potential students to helpful information our our College web site and their home institution website
3. some value in experiencing the
dynamics of the potential student with the accompanying spouse or parents
who often are there complicating things when they come in to the office.
|It's nice that I can't see or hear family influencing the student during e-mail exchanges, but I may miss crucial family dynamics that may get in the way of working effectively with some people. (concern & benefit)
|4. One of my concerns...or should I say outright fears...is that a student is going to misinterpret something that I write in an email. ...if you email info there is really no way to tell if a student understood what you wrote.
|I often wonder the same thing when they are in my office. Those who feel freer writing rather than speaking might be more likely to share confusion via email.
|It is more convenient for students
5. Very time consuming to craft a
perfectly worded email and provide a written explanation vs a verbal one.
Many times it seems it would be so much easier to pick up the phone or
speak in person.
|Create stems for commonly asked questions and add to personalized responses. Create a frequently asked questions sheet.
|if a student has a simple, straightforward question or two, and I would actually prefer that to blocking off a 30 minute appointment slot and having the student jump through hoops to arrange to come in.
|6. FERPA is another thing that comes to mind regarding distance advising and how much detail we should go into in an email- especially in situations where students may not have much privacy due to prying parents, siblings, spouses, etc.
|Develop weasel statements, (disclaimers, suggestions) rather than declarative statements.
|to reduce the number of in person contacts for students who may only need to receive or confirm academic information
|7. Also, while I think it is possible to develop a "connection" or "relationship" from a distance (as many discussion boards will illustrate), I think that something is definitely "lost" when that f2f aspect is missing.
|I am able to discern through the email contact if a student should come in to see me and, if so, will schedule an appointment right then for them to confirm. I have found this process allows me to provide timely responses but yet not short-change a student.
|8. Distance advising may be very difficult (or in some cases impossible) with students who are struggling with English as a Second Language, disabilities, or other issues.
|allows me as well to respond to inquiries by referring students to the college website/transfer credit screen navigation so they can see for themselves what transferred in in a timely fashion
|9. a response being taken as the "official" and final response "in writing" when, in fact, changes could occur that would make our response inaccurate.
|Develop weasel statements, (disclaimers, suggestions) rather than declarative statements.
|we may reach more students if we open up to the idea of advising by email
|10. sometimes we are not all on the same page as Deans, Faculty and Administrators when it comes program requirements and grad requirements, so we have to be careful what we put in writing.
|Perhaps this is another place for weasel statements
|the more we can meet students half way, the better we can serve them. Part of this means reexamining how we offer services (hours, locations, etc). Because we are not a residential campus, we mainly have commuters we need to be able to offer advising in a way that makes it easy for students to use.
|11. Making sure staff and students are trained in acceptable use policies of email or of the tool you are using to advise from a distance is important.
|Yes, yes - well worth the time and effort
|helps to make students feel like they are connected. But, it has to work, be backed up by policies and trainings as advising online is very different.
12. making sure you have logistics
in terms of student record keeping and staff time in person versus online
is important to making sure things run smoothly.
13. talking to advisors and
training them about how to make the online or distance environment seem
like a virtual campus is key, as it can be hard for relationship to form
at a distance.
14. the expectation that students
may have that we can provide any and all answers immediately upon reading
an email or at least within a day. Making appointments with students
allows for more time management.
|Managing time is a real challenge. Many have said the computer has made us available to students 24/7 - becomes even more important to establish health boundaries between work and home
|Benefits of Career Advising at a Distance
|Concerns of Career Advising at a Distance
|Ideas/ Comments/Possible Solutions
|May feel less like a test initially and therefore less anxiety provoking
the student follow up with a
counselor/advisor regarding the results of the self assessment tool they
utilized online. Otherwise, they may not be interpreting the results
correctly. Self assessment should not be a one step process. I think it is
a journey that requires guidance. Additionally, many students are
pressured by family members to pursue a degree and career that does not
suit them. Using only the internet for self assessment would deny the
student and counselor the chance to meet f2f to discuss these issues and
how it is impacting them.
It is nice to be able to surf
around and find information that may be helpful, useful and give insight
into skills and abilities not previously recognized. I think the self
assessment tools online are a good initial stepping stone that should be
followed by a f2f meeting with a career counselor and/or advisor.
|Many students may not feel like calling the career center or taking the time to get the pin, and then will not take the assessment. The ideal online assessment would require the student to set up his or her own username and password without having to take the time to contact the office for just a pin.
|students who do not like the "pencil and paper" approach feel more comfortable with completing an assessment online
|required that the student sits down with a career counselor for a conversation about the assessment results. I think that students may receive a print out and glance at it but not understand some of the interpretations or implications. I think that a conversation that stems from the assessment can be a real opportunity for the career counselor to understand the students career goals and may foster additional questions/concerns.
|many online assessments offer a "help" option which can offer the student self-servicing assistance
|I wonder if traditionally aged students take the internet so for granted that they may not give real credence to career counseling done online.
Convenient - students do not need
to schedule an appointment and can take an assessment at their own leisure
or in their dorm room.
|students do not understand the implications of their findings. They are so close to the problem that they cannot see the general trends or patterns which a counselor can identify through an interpretation. There is also no interpersonal exchange to educate the student on the role of the assessment and some of the biases that play into the result. I will have students come in with results which they do not understand and through a guided conversation, they are able to get to the epiphany moment.
|Directing students towards on line resources has its' advantage because it allows them to conduct some self directed research to assist them with clarifying the questions they have prior to meeting with a professional. It also allows them access to resources when they have not been available due to geographic proximity or the time of day. We once examined the number of hits our website received and found that it was accessed most between midnight and three in the morning! Also, it provides a resource for students at our regional campuses throughout the state. This allows them the ability to conduct some preliminary work and determine whether their findings would warrant a one on one appointment at the flagship.
Privacy and accessibility come to
my mind. Privacy as an issue is relatively self-evident. With regard to
accessibility, the Campbell Interest & Skills Survey, for example, is
available to the user for 30 days, which may be time enough, but may not
be ideal. Thirty days is a short time frame when making significant
decisions such as a major or career. Some students may wish to return to
their results even a semester later. Saving results into infinity is
obviously not practical, but perhaps a longer time frame is appropriate
for some instruments. Research could indicate the profile of the typical
user of a given instrument and policies be put into place relative to that
Our student customers value the
internet and may distrust systems not available on line. Anything of the
paper-and-pencil variety is archaic and out of the question. Of course,
the convenience of completing an assessment on line, wherever access to
the internet resides, is a big advantage from the customer's perspective.
When I discuss the assessments we primarily use, I often reference others
available on the internet such as the Winnie-the-Pooh Profiler. Sometimes
this gets a chuckle, which is part of the goal, but I use it also to
introduce the ideas of validity and reliability without getting too bogged
down in such details.
Most of us have had students tell
us about the tests they may have taken without every talking with a
counselor thereafter. They report, with tongue in cheek, that the main
career that was identified was an oil rig operator (i.e they love the
ocean and sciences!)
Without the personalization, it is possible for students to not take the results seriously or perhaps take them as written in stone!
I believe one of the advantages of
students use of Internet based career assessment tools, is that they are
required to initiate the process and take some measure of responsibility
for following through with the assessment on their own. I found the review
of the Rights and Responsibilities of Test Takers as described on the APA
Online website to highlight the fact that someone taking an assessment has
the right to a valid and professional interaction but that the test taker
also has to take responsibility for using the testing process to their
best advantage. All too often career assessments are requested or
interpreted by the student to be the ultimate answer to their career
questions or the Magic 8 Ball. Using an Internet assesment tool does
require the student to be involved throughout the testing and evaluation
process, rather than complete the assessment and now you tell me what I
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|08 Oct 2012
Best way to make mirror images of your HDD you can continue backups on
Good morning all. I have a brand new HP desktop with Windows 7. The HD is very noisy and i want to make a mirror image of my HDD that as time goes along i can continue backing up as i add pictures, favorites etc. I would hate to have to make backup DVD's every week or so. My questions are:
1) Do i HAVE to have aftermarket (paid) software to do this?
2) Can i just use a suitable sized external HD, utilizing the built in backup program built into my PC's Windows 7 OS?
I would rather pay for an external HDD rather than for software i may need support from to get back up and running. If my HDD fails, as soon as i install the new HDD i want to be able to very quickly upload the mirror image to the new drive and be off.
Comments, thoughts, opinions wanted!
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|08 Oct 2012
You definately do not require paid software, so spend any money on a good external HDD.
For user data, you could try this:
Download: SyncToy 2.1 - Microsoft Download Center - Download Details
For full system images, I recommend this:
Imaging with free Macrium
|My System Specs
|08 Oct 2012
Cool, i figured the external HDD was the way to go. I still would prefer to use the OEM Microsoft program though. It seems easy to use, with not a lot of variables an inexperienced user would get confused with. Plus, I could get all the killer support i needed right here on this forum!
|My System Specs
|08 Oct 2012
If you find that easier, go for it The quality of the support is the same, regardless of software
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|08 Oct 2012
The Windows7 built in imaging facility is full of surprises. It is my observation that half of the people that used it could not recover when needed. Some people got stuck so badly, that I was compelled to write a tutorial on how they could recover from that bad scenario with the use of free Macrium.
I therefore really advise that you go with the recommendations that Golden has given you - it is much safer and more reliable. In addition, I would create a seperate data partition for your use data. That would make backups easier and faster and the backup frequency on the system and the user data is usually different.
Just make sure that you check in disk management that you have a maximum of 3 primary partitions on your system. If, by chance, you have 4 primary partitions (which is quite frequent on new systems), you cannot create an additional partition before making some accomodations.
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|08 Oct 2012
OK whs, that's great information!! If the OE program is that touchy, i will use the Macrium. And what is the purpose of the separate data partition? And what do you mean by "data"? I posted a pic with my partitions too. Thanks guys for all the help, i'm almost there!
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|08 Oct 2012
Having a separate partition for data (photos, music, documents etc. etc. anything that is not explicitly system information) allows you to have a small C drive (system partition), which means imaging is very fast. For example, my images take about 12 minutes, start to end. Having large partitions takes far longer, with large resultant image files.
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|08 Oct 2012
1. You could go ahead and create a data partition - you have only 3 primary partitions. Shrink a good chunk from the C partition for that and move the user data folders as explained in the tutorial.
2. As Golden explained, 2 partitions are more efficient. Another advantage is that you do not lose your data should you ever lose your system partition, you do not use your data. The system is always easy to replace (even if you have no images). But your data may be gone for good.
Another advantage is that you can backup system and data independently and depending on need. The updates of the system and the data usually do not occur at the same time. I image the data partition too, but for the data you can also use a sync program which would be faster.
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So if i have this right, if i make a data partition, i will have 4 different partitions that will all back up, (but at different times) to create the "mirror image"? And, assuming the worst case scenario, (which is what i am planning for) after the new HDD is installed i can reload all four partitions, and my PC would be as if nothing was ever wrong, correct? Oh, and can i save that video to my HDD? It is very stuttery and hard to watch.
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The system partition (the small 100MB partition), you image only once because it never changes. Keep it in a seperate folder.
The recovery partition you can also backup once but because you will have the system images, you will probably never need it.
On a regular basis you backup the C partition with the OS and your data.
On your backup drive, create a seperate folder for each partition so that you know which is which.
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If only women voted, President Obama would be on track for a landslide re-election... If only men voted, Mr. Obama would be biding his time until a crushing defeat at the hands of Mitt Romney...
The biggest gender gap to date in the exit polls came in 2000, when Al Gore won by 11 points among women, but George W. Bush won by 9 points among men — a 20-point difference. The numbers this year look very close to that.
I thought the polls would improve more after the second debate but they're not. Enough. Or they're just too volatile. Gallup, which is assuming 80% of the votes will come from whites, isn't helping.
I participated in GOTV efforts for Obama on Capitol Hill (Seattle) on Saturday and there were fewer people participating than in 2008. Not surprising, but ... Do the rest really want Pres. Romney? I know I don't. You've got to fight these motherfuckers.
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Sunstream, Inc. has managed the resort since 2009. Gary Locke is the director of operations.
"The resort was sold back in November of last year to a new group and they've been creating a strategy for how to make the resort successful. They feel like their best option is to go with an internationally recognized brand such as Westin," Locke said.
Locke says Sunsteam could cease management as early as December. Starwood Hotels and Resorts Worldwide, Inc. will take over the luxurious resort and transform the hotel to fit the Westin brand.
Almost 200 people work at the resort and some of them are concerned about keeping their jobs after the switch. And while Locke can't make any guarantees, he says he remains optimistic those employees will be able to keep their jobs. "For most of the employees, their employment will be transitioned to a new employer," he said.
Phil and Marie Anne Leonard of Punta Gorda hope the Westin name will boost the local economy. "It's going to bring more people in which brings more dollars to the companies around here," said Marie Anne.
"I would hope that it wouldn't affect what it already has, which is the view, the relaxed atmosphere, the restaurant," said Phil.
We've learned that the new management company could also add a restaurant after the switch. We reached out to Starwood for comment, but we're still waiting for a call back.


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(From Global Link – 4/2007)
Taking a taxi overseas can be a serious security risk. Gone are the days when a friendly cabbie would eagerly take you safely to your destination. Today many cab drivers are part of criminal gangs that prey on unsuspecting expatriates and tourists. Crimes committed can include armed robberies, physical assaults and kidnappings. Single female victims are especially targeted and run the risk of being brutally assaulted and robbed.
One method of attack occurs when a passenger is picked up and driven to a specific location where a gang of criminals is waiting to rob the victim. Another is where the driver drives to a designated location and other attackers get in the taxi and violently force the victim to surrender their valuables. These methods indicate that the attack has been pre-planned and often weapons such as handguns and knives are used to control and force the victim to submit. Express kidnappings are also carried out in this manner. The victim is driven around and forced to withdraw money from their ATM accounts.
For female victims the chances are great that a sexual assault will take place. Criminals target females who are alone, young, and perceived to be easy targets.
So how can someone reduce the chances of being a victim while riding in a taxi overseas? Simply by pre-planning. If you are an expatriate living overseas you should research every cab company that services your area. Questions that you should ask are:
- What color cabs are the safest?
- Are there certain markings that you should look for?
- Are there crime statistics for cab assaults in particular locations?
- Is the driver's picture and license readily available?
- Does the cab have a radio, and a meter?
- Does the cab look legitimate?
Many times this important and simple question is ignored.If you are planning to take a cab, call for it yourself and ask the dispatcher to supply the cab's number. If staying in a hotel ask the staff for their recommendation and utilize their selection. When flying into a country you can also pre-plan by contacting the local embassy and requesting further information.
Other helpful hints include:
- Know the route the cab should take if possible.
- Continue to observe everything around you as you're being driven.
- Let someone know if possible what time you got into the cab and what company you are using.
- Try not to reveal too much if anything about your plan to a cab driver. Let them know someone is expecting you.
For diplomats and expatriates using taxis overseas is imperative to conducting business. A good plan begins with proper research and awareness of your environment. Remember that security is your responsibility. You must be prepared for the unexpected.
Juan A. Garcia Jr. is the Owner and Chief Instructor of High Risk Security Services. HRSS specializes in providing personal security/anti-kidnapping training and consulting services for executives, expatriates, travelers, and organizations worldwide.


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I am so very proud of our parks system and all we have to offer in our great county. This summer, we have an action-packed lineup. With a combination of quality entertainment and fun activities for the whole family, we look forward to seeing you out and about.
Alongside my continued dedication to creating tourism, the incredible support we have received from local business sponsors has made bringing top-notch events to our residents at no additional cost, a great reality.
Here's a look at some upcoming happenings. Pack your lawn chair and mark your calendar, because we have some good old-fashioned entertainment in store.
After the latest school shooting—one that claimed the life of an Oregon teen—it was revealed an Oklahoma-based company is marketing the "Bodyguard Blanket," a foldable, bright-orange pad that can be strapped onto a child's chest or back. The product promises to protect against "90 percent of all weapons that have been used in school shootings in the United States."
My office released a report last week that found the 2012 graduation and transfer rate at Nassau Community College (NCC) dropped to 28 percent: less than one third of NCC students finished their degrees or transferred to a four-year college. NCC went from being one of the best community colleges in New York in 2009 to one of the worst in 2012, when it ranked 31st out of 35 community colleges in New York State.
The steep decline in graduations and transfers at NCC should be of concern to every taxpayer in Nassau County and to the 23,000 students who enroll at NCC hoping to receive a quality college education at a reasonable price. NCC is funded primarily through student tuition, state aid and Nassau County taxpayer money, receiving more than $52 million from the County in 2012.
We, as a nation, seem to forget the millions of poor, needy and ill citizens. We pass by homeless veterans, many of us without a thought of helping them. We see runaway teenagers and we ignore them. Our leaders, so self righteous in their speeches about the American people, then with their next vote, remove millions from SNAP benefits.Representatives deny FEMA assistance to a state hit by a devastating storm, but request the same assistance from FEMA when their state is hit with a raging flood that ravages the land.
The children living in the communities along the South Shore of Long Island are very fortunate to grow up here. With beautiful parks, fun-filled youth activities, and terrific schools that prepare students for a lifetime of success, children growing up enjoy a quality of life that makes their childhood special.
Having just watched season one of the cable television series "The Americans," in which Russian spies kill our own FBI agents in Washington D.C., I question the wisdom and the "fairness" of the Oyster Bay Town Board's waiving of parking and beach permit fees for Russian diplomats; while charging American citizen Town of Oyster Bay residents, who live in Plainview, Old Bethpage, Oyster Bay, East Norwich, Hicksville, Syosset, Jericho, Massapequa, Glen Cove, Farmingdale, Woodbury, Locust Valley, Sea Cliff, Bayville, Brookville, Muttontown, Mill Neck, Bethpage, Lattingtown, and other fine, upstanding communities, $60 for annual automobile beach stickers.
The New York State Education Department mandates field-testing in virtually all of its school districts. The purpose of field-testing is to help in determining whether items are appropriate and to establish whether an item is valid for use with the students it is designed to test. Although there may be philosophical differences regarding the State of New York's testing program, there are also legal requirements.
In order for the state to develop valid and reliable tests, they need to utilize items that reliably measure what they are designed to assess. One of the ways this is done is by using data that is collected each year from field-testing. The improvement of assessments is connected to participation in field-testing of items for future tests. Without this information, the state cannot improve its tests.
In response to Billionaires vs. Our Kids (May 21-27), or more to the point, an extension on what has been stated. Since 1974 when President Richard Nixon created the U.S. Department of Education, the country has steadily lost it prominence in the field of education and educating our kids. Why? It is because of all the politicians, special interest groups and bureaucrats that have made education policies based on their own interests and not the interest of the children or the learning process.
At least 85 percent of all educators, teachers, in nursery to 12th grade do a fabulous job in the class rooms around the country. The problem is administrators don't hold children, parents, teachers' unions and federal and state bureaucrats accountable to their responsibility to educating our kids.
It is unfortunate that almost every opinion on any issue is guided by the ideology of the speaker and/or author. In the letter of Mr. Biggin (Billionaires vs. Our Kids, May 21-27) it is obvious.
Quite frankly, I agree with Mr. Biggin and his opposition to Common Core. However, not in the manner he presents his objection.
I'm a journalist, author and psychoanalyst. I have written editorials and have been editorialized myself in Newsday, The New York Times and The Wall Street Journal. When I read Michael Miller's "Viewpoint" ("American's Deserve a Life After 6 p.m.," The Weekend, April 30-May 6),I recognized it as one of the finest editorial pieces I have ever come across.
I recall the first time I watched the infamous Cadillac commercial Mr. Miller referred to, and how persuasive and really evil it was. For those who have not seen the ad, it was a 60-second spot of a handsome actor walking through his luxury home, past his built-in pool and approaching his new Cadillac. All the while he discusses how ridiculous the lazy French are for taking off "all of August!" and how Americans are so smart to be willing to sacrifice all their time and energy to work and buy and work and buy.
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Asian American students at UCSB and teens touring the campus said they like California's merit based admission policy. Asian Americans make up more than a third of the students accepted by UC campuses.
So when a Latino state senator tried to stop the ban on race and ethnic admission policies they started a campaign against his bill.
Politicians said panel discussions to improve diversity will have to suffice.
California was the first state to drop affirmative action enrollment. The U.S. Supreme court upheld a similar ban in Michigan this week.
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The Sunbelt Senior Tour has been around these parts for 19 years. Founded by Don Barnes, the Sunbelt Senior Tour originally played most of its events in and around the Grand Strand (Myrtle Beach, S.C., and areas immediately to the north and south).
This year, the Sunbelt Senior Tour will play at Brick Landing on Aug. 4-7.
The Sunbelt Senior Professional Golf Tour prides itself on being the No. 1 developmental tour for players seeking to play on the Champions Tour.
When the Atlanta Braves recently signed 18-year-old first-round draft pick Braxton Davidson — who received a $1.70 million signing bonus — Billy Best probably felt as if he had slammed a walk-off home run.
Best, a Leland native, is a scout for the Braves and he scouted Davidson.
"I was extremely happy for the kid," Best said.
The Braves had taken pitchers with their first selection in five of the previous six Major League Baseball first-year player drafts, and in this draft 19 of their 40 picks were pitchers.
County athletes are represented in the All-Mideastern 3A/4A Conference selections for spring sports.
In baseball, West second baseman Erick Hill and pitcher Matt Wallace are second-team selections.
In 25 conference and non-conference games, Hill batted .333 and his on-base average was .426. He stole 13 bases in 13 tries.
Wallace was 4-2 with a 1.54 ERA. He struck out 34 and walked 13 in 41 innings.
South's Dustin Jones and Will Jones are honorable mention.
West's Mike Alderson is Coach of the Year.
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Results reported by area golf leagues.
Results of the Stableford tournament June 20 at Crow Creek. The winners with a score of +26.5 were Bill McDavit, Bob Smith, Bob Brownley and Tom Quick. Second place were Jim Ritter, John Beairsto, Ed Nocella and Paul Michal 9+21.5). Low rounds: Gary Gutheil, 87; Vern Fisher, 88; Dan O'Connell 89. Net: Beairsto and Quick, 62; Smith, 64; O'Connell, 65; Ritter, 66. Quick was the most over his points, at +11, and he is golfer of the week.
Defensive lineman Brandon Rankin had three tackles in the Tri-Cities Fever's 47-33 victory against the Colorado Ice in an Indoor Football League game June 14. Rankin, a West Brunswick graduate, assisted on a sack for a 2-yard loss.
The Fever, based in Kennewick, Wash., finished the season 8-6 and third in the four-team Intense Conference. The Fever began the season 1-5 but won seven of its last eight games.
For the year, Rankin (6-foot-4, 270 pounds) averaged 5.5 sacks per game, 10th best in the league.
Until last month, I had never heard of footgolf, a new game that combines golf and soccer.
What? Is that possible? Why would anyone want to combine golf and soccer?
For a million good reasons, and now footgolf has come to Brunswick County. The first nine holes of Meadowlands will open on July 12 as an accredited 18-hole FootGolf Course.
SHALLOTTE POINT—Last minute meant first place.
But not without all the hurrying hassle and frantic worry of meeting deadline.
When Larry Lefler caught his whopping 10.29-pound flounder, he knew it had a great chance of winning the 31st annual Sudan Daredevils Flounder Tournament.
But it was 3:30 Saturday afternoon, the fishing tournament ended at 5 p.m., and it was quite a haul by boat from the Lockwood Folly River to the official weigh-in at what used to be Tripp's Marina just past the Shallotte River.
These are summaries sent to the Beacon by area golf leagues.
Brierwood MGA
Results of points June 2. In first place with 90 points were Gary McDaniel, Bob Janovic, Dennis Shea and Al Bloom. In second place with 87 points were Larry Boyer, Dave Harper and Chuck Hornfeck.
Brierwood WGA
Golf is an intimidating game. It's played outside in all kinds of weather on natural terrain. There are tees and greens and fairways with obstacles like sand traps and ponds, creeks, rivers, trees, shrubs and deep grass.
In baseball and tennis, you have a single bat or racquet. In golf you have a bag full of 14 clubs with different names and uses: irons, woods, hybrids, rescue clubs, wedges and a putter.
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Patented pharmaceuticals diffuse across international borders slowly, and sometimes not at all. This column analyses the effect of patent protection and price regulation on the speed of and extent to which drugs enter new markets. There is a fundamental tradeoff between affordability – taking the form of low patent protection and strong price regulation – and rate of entry into a national market.
Productivity and Innovation
Global hyperconnectivity and increased system integration have led to vast benefits in terms of income, education, innovation and technology. Yet globalisation has also created serious concerns about how local events can so easily cascade over national borders to become crises that affect everyone. This Vox Talk discusses the widening gap between systemic risks and their effective management. Goldin argues that the new dynamics and complexities of globalisation are endemic and will potentially destabilise our societies unless they are addressed immediately and more effectively.
The ECB estimated that Eurozone banks would face a capital shortfall of €25 billion in a severe crisis. Earlier work by the authors estimated the shortfall to be 30 times higher. This column argues that this striking divergence can be explained by the ECB's reliance on static risk-weights.
One frequently used argument in favour of secession is that there are economic benefits from independence. However, whether or not this is the case remains largely unexplored. This column addresses this question by examining the economic implications of secession in the case of the former Yugoslavia. The authors find that independence had no favourable economic impact. The way secession was achieved, however, mattered. Whereas secession without real conflict did not leave any noticeable economic impact, violent secession has, by contrast, led to a significant destruction of wealth.
The conventional thinking about foreign direct investment is that it may create jobs but also take away market opportunities from domestic firms. This column suggests another spillover to consider. If foreign firms require higher quality inputs, domestic firms who share suppliers with foreign firms gain access to better local inputs. It then argues that this spillover effect can explain a third of the productivity gains within Bangladeshi firms during 1999-2003.
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"I think the ultimate dessert anytime of the year is cheesecake," writes Darlene Brenden of Salem, Oregon. "I worked at a specialty bakery that offered 23 different cheesecakes, but not a chocolate cranberry flavor like this one. I like to top it with a thick chocolate glaze for a finishing touch."
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Prep: 15 min. Bake: 30 min. + chilling
1-1/3 cups chocolate wafer crumbs
1/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup butter, melted
2 packages (8 ounces
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1/2 cup sugar
1 tablespoon cornstarch
2 eggs, lightly beaten
3/4 cup sour cream
1 cup whole-berry cranberry sauce
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Cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes. Carefully run a knife around
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Your Take: Country's City
In his News Roundup on Tuesday, Brody noted Craig Havighurst, author of Air Castle of the South: WSM and the Making of Music City, posted an interesting response to the aliterative Tennessean article Is Country Crushing Nashville's Creativity?, in which reporter Naomi Snyder talked with Music City musicians and academics to see if Nashville's focus on the country and Christian genres is stifling its musical creativity as a whole.
Havighurst, however, refuted that notion on his Web site String Theory Media and suggested that there is a bigger idea to consider:
At the end of the day though Snyder is asking the wrong question. It makes country music, which is, bless its heart, just a business, sound malevolent towards Nashville's jazz and hip-hop aspirants. I can't see that they really care one way or the other. The related and much more vital issue is how far Nashville has come developing an alternative artist development infrastructure that will work in the 21st century, share-everything, post-FM radio, post MTV/CMT world. We became Music City with nationally powerful radio stations (WSM and WLAC) that broadcast Nashville-based pop, jazz, R&B, gospel and yes country music. We continued with a record business that for all its flaws, acted as a pretty amazing curatorial force for great and exceptionally diverse music. That lasted until sometime in the 1990s when the record business lost its way and mass exposure became just another commodity to be purchased on the open market, not a gift given to the most exceptional. People are building the models to replace the record industry at the center of the music business ALL AROUND THE WORLD. If we don't build some of it here, the Music City dream could be in trouble.
Havighurst raises many interesting points, including Nashville's role in a rapidly changing commercial music marketplace, which he proposes is the city's more pressing problem.
What role in country music do you think Nashville will play in 10, 25, 50 years? Do you think it will always be the center of the genre, or, if it can't profitably respond to the huge shifts in how modern music is being digested, could country's home base be moved to other cities such as L.A., New York or even Austin?
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I think Craig's point isn't that country's home base might move to another city, but that if the industry that's centered in Nashville isn't able to respond to the changing marketplace, the industry will decentralize. And I'd say he's right about that.
I think Nashville will always be the country music town
Because of its history and business infrastructure, I expect Nashville to always remain the epicenter of the "mainstream" country music business even as the marketplace changes dramatically. While the big "Music Row" labels are shrinking I still expect them to dominate mainstream country music and keep feeding product to Top 40 country radio into the forseeable future.
As long as the quality of their product continues to decline into utter mediocrity I expect sales to free fall as well, and not offering physical CDs will hasten that process. Apart from the rare big label releases I like (Jamey Johnson, Ashton Shepherd, Crystal Shawanda, and Holly Williams' new album), I ignore mainstream Top 40 country music and sure as heck won't waste money on it! It seems the listener demographic Top 40 country radio has carved out for itself doesn't feel much differently than I do these days when it comes to buying music.
What's more interesting to me is how Nashville hosts the Americana Music Awards and has tried to claim that whole music scene as its own while Austin should rightfully wear that crown. The one thing that almost all "Americana Format" compatible music shares is that it doesn't sound anything like Top 40 mainstrean Nashville schlock. Americana music is actually anti-Nashvegas and should be based anywhere but Nashywood!
I agree with Rick. I think Nashville will always be the 'business center' of country music. Now, whether it will remain the go-to place for quality country music remains to be seen.
Nashville not only has the history as the home of country music, with WSM and the Ryman and all the other historic places – RCA Studio B and others. But it has just built the Hall of Fame building and the new Opry house, and it houses the headquarters of all the major country labels, plus it hosts the CMA Music Fest, CMT is there, etc. I just don't see that changing in my lifetime. The only way I can see Nashville not being the capital city of country music is if the country music industry ceases to exist.
Nashville hasn't "tried to claim" the Americana "scene." It was the obvious choice for the Americana Music Association's headquarters, just as it's where the offices of the International Bluegrass Music Association are located. See "business infrastructure"/"business center." Nor is Americana "anti-Nashvegas"; the connections and overlap between Americana and mainstream country music are varied and plentiful, from songwriters to instrumentalists to publicists, journalists and more.
On the larger question, the point is that to the extent that as technology and associated new business models develop that allow artists living anywhere to independently and directly connect with and market to fans, if the industry as it currently exists doesn't find a way to plug into that, the need for any single business center dries up. I don't think that's inevitable, and I think those developments are happening more slowly and haltingly than futurologists like to believe, but it's nevertheless a distinct possibility.
Musicians have to live somewhere, and tend to want to live near other musicians and near audiences. So I don't think that we'll ever see a situation with artists working in the same genre living completely isolated. (Lots of Americana musicians seem to be perfectly happy living in Nashville, and there's no reason to expect that to change.) I think it will become easier, though, for local musical scenes to come to regional or even national attention, with new technology. But still … the techies have to live somewhere, too. And they'll want to live around each other, or around musicians, or something. I just don't see an atomized dispersal of "the industry" taking place.
Like New York's Tin Pan Alley and Detriot's Motown the centralized geography of music can change quickly. I agree with Havighurst that it's not Nashville's lack of musical diversity that is choking off creativity. I believe it's the lack of risk in lieu of predictable radio charting and massive sales that is part of everyday business.
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Saturday, September 27, 2014
Why Education Trumps Poverty in 'Schools That Work'
Forbes – Daniel R. Porterfield, Ph.D.
"Of course, poverty throws up huge obstacles. And then great schools help students clear those barriers away." (more)
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Forbes – Daniel R. Porterfield, Ph.D.
"Of course, poverty throws up huge obstacles. And then great schools help students clear those barriers away." (more)
Thursday, September 25, 2014
U.S. Dept. of Education – Meredith Bajgier
"As the school year gets into full swing, it's worth reflecting on a couple of historic milestones that make this year unique…there are signs that change is under way, as shown in another vital statistic: the highest high school graduation rate in America's history – 80 percent." (more)
Thursday, September 18, 2014
The Huffington Post – Carola McGiffert
"…my job is to increase the number of Americans who study Mandarin and study abroad in China. Why? Because the US-China relationship is the most consequential in the world. The state of global security — whether in terms of climate change or global economic stability; nuclear weapons or public health — depends on how well the US and China collaborate." (more)
Friday, September 12, 2014
The L.A. Times – Sara Hayden
"Across California, truancy rates for students from low-income backgrounds were disproportionately higher than for their more affluent peers during the 2013-14 school year, according to a report released Thursday." (more)
Sunday, August 10, 2014
E-School – Laura Devaney
"Efforts are underway to ensure that women and minorities have equal access and opportunity when it comes to K-12 STEM education and program participation." (more)
Time – Gary Baker
"Young men and boys of color are trailing minority girls and white boys in education, and their job prospects are getting worse." (more)
NPR – Juana Summers
"Goldberg follows Campbell Brown, the former CNN anchor, into the tenure debate ignited by a California lawsuit. David Boies, the high-profile trial lawyer known for his role in the legal challenge that overturned California's gay marriage ban, also recently joined Brown's group, the Partnership for Education Justice." (more)
Monday, August 4, 2014
The Detroit News – Jalen Rose
"Many young people in America today face a harsh reality. Their fate in life is determined by their ZIP code. For an overwhelming number of African Americans and other minorities, having the wrong ZIP code keeps you from a high school diploma, a college degree, and a future that offers you opportunities that match your talents." (more)
Friday, July 25, 2014
U.S. News & World Report – Delece Smith-Barrow
"Dozens of colleges across the U.S. have programs that help women and underrepresented minorities succeed in computer science and other STEM fields, which are often necessary for students to do well, experts say." (more)
Thursday, July 24, 2014
Education News – Kristin Decarr
"President Barack Obama began a five-year, $200 million initiative known as My Brother's Keeper in February, which was slated to help black and Latino youth. This week he announced that 60 school districts would be joining the effort." (more)


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Guest Post – Author Avril Ashton
She is one of my very favorite authors. When I discovered her Brooklyn Sinners series, I was hooked from the first word. SHE is Avril Ashton. We don't talk a lot and we don't hang out online together, but she's become someone I look up to, we email sometimes, and have a deep, abiding NEED for coffee and most all things cake related. She's no nonsense and she tells it like it is.
Please welcome her. It's not the first time she's been on the blog and it certainly won't be the last.
These past few months have been filled with newness. Lot of newness. I moved my family to a new state on a whim, a hope and a prayer. Talk about new. Then I published my first self published book. Let's not discuss that whole never say never ish. I'd always said I wouldn't do it. So yeah, I'm steady eating crow. *coughs*
I've been re-evaluating my career, my process, my everything. I'd always wondered about my style. Like, what is it I'm known for? Can you pick up a book without knowing the author and be able to say yup, that's an Avril Ashton book? After much thinking, I feel as if you should. At least, I feel as if you should know my brand and what I write, and know that it's gonna be chock full of certain things, feel me?
I wrote So Far Gone because I wanted something short and not that complicated to take my mind away from the labyrinth of sticky ish that is my Sinners. The story wasn't all that complex and the angst wasn't all that deep.
In my mind.
Then I publish the book and I'm getting feedback that the book is all kinds of dark and painful. I had to question myself, like seriously? Is it really that messed up and if it is, how come I didn't see it? Is my pain/angst threshold so jacked that I can't even see it? Maybe my brain sorta figured hey, it's not the Sinners, therefore it can't be all that bad. An automatic pacifier. Crazy, but hey.
Here's my thing: You should know by now how my stories run. I'm never going to apologize for what and how my brain translates my stories from my fingers to the page. Everything that's there is meant to be. If you're crying it's because you're meant to and if you're all hot and bothered, embrace that, too. Now, you can step away from it, and put me on your "don't read" list because I broke your heart. That's sad, but hey, who am I to tell you how to feel?
I only hope to make you feel something, what that is, I have no control over.
It's only fair that you know what to expect from my books. Let me tick them off my fingers for you. Heartbreak, pain, happiness, and arousal. Not a lot, but I'm pretty sure that about covers the range of human emotion.
I don't know how to not make you feel something, and if I did, why would I? My goal has always been to make someone feel, to make you experience something, a genuine and valid emotion. There are authors out there who I really envy, because they can write awesomely funny and light-hearted stories that just make you laugh all day long.
That's not me. You should know this. I don't do much laughter.
There are authors who I envy who write amazing stories that warms the heart, but never makes you cry. It's all a steady flow of aww.
That's not me. You should know this.
I want to wreck you.
There's a quote I printed out that sits on my computer desk.
"Break their hearts. Then fix it."
That's my goal.
To break you down. Sounds kinda horrific? It's not. The worlds I build, the men I introduce you to aren't the sunshiny kind, why would my books convey that? The subject matter is never soft or light-hearted, why would you expect that from me?
Loving each other isn't easy in any of my books, why would you expect sunshine and roses and kumbaya?
I love romance. I love sex. I love angst and conflict and happily ever after. I give all of that to you. In my way. Don't expect me to be someone I'm not, to write something that isn't me.
Picking up one of my books ensures that you will go through it. You will run the gamut. I go through it, don't for a second think that I don't. I'm there on the frontlines, hurting before anyone else does. Don't for a second think I'm writing my books just for the shock value, angst for angst sake.
But reading one of my books means that you understand, this is how I do things. It's my way. Not for the faint of heart. If you're looking for sweet and uneventful, my books are as far from it as you can get. They're not the safe, sigh-worthy kind.
They're the snot-crying, heartbreaking kind.
It's for some. Not for all.
And you know what? I'm fine with that.
Avril Ashton
One night? Feels like three years…
Jacob Donnelly wants something new. Something different. Which is why he's got a one-way ticket to New York and his bags packed. One last night out to the bar finds him in a sexy stranger's bed, giving in to an explosive chemistry Jacob had been searching for, but never found. Until now. It's too bad he's leaving town, although once he finds out his one night stand's true identity, Jacob can't get away fast enough.
Cash Warner made a mistake. It doesn't matter that he'd never felt anything like the fire generated between him and Jacob. He doesn't plan to ever see his one-night hookup ever again. Except he does. When the reality of what they'd done fully sets in, Jacob flees, leaving Cash struggling with how to deal with the bitter taste of betrayal he can't escape. Because even with Jacob gone for years, Cash can't stop wanting more of that one night. Fate conspires against them once again, bringing Jacob home after tragedy strikes, and they'll find it near impossible to keep their distance despite being committed to other people.
Time fell away and he became lost in the sight of the man he watched. Something about this Cash perked his body right up, made his blood sing. Tonight of all nights. The feeling was bittersweet. He'd never had a reaction to another man quite like this.
"Hey there."
Jacob jerked his head up and almost gasped. Cash sank into the chair opposite him, dark gaze intent.
"You been looking at me."
That wasn't a question. "I—" Jacob licked his lips.
"You." The word mocked Jacob, but Cash's gaze was searching.
"Yes." Jacob cleared his throat. "I've been watching you."
"You looking for something in particular?" Cash lifted a dark eyebrow and Jacob stared at him, trying to gather his thoughts. Cash didn't break the gaze, he held Jacob tightly to him as surely as if they were locked in an embrace.
"Yes," Jacob said slowly. "I was looking for something, but I…I think I may have found it."
Cash blinked then, heat blazing in his eyes. He nodded once, but didn't move otherwise. "I'm Cash."
"Cash." Jacob spoke his name for the first time testing it out. He liked it. "Jacob. I'm Jacob."
"Jacob." Cash smiled and Jacob shivered. "You should go to the men's room, Jacob."
His brain wasn't working properly, wasn't getting enough oxygen or something because for a second there, Jacob felt bewildered. Lost. He couldn't process the words Cash spoke. He stared and Cash stared back, waiting…waiting…
"Oh." He jerked backward then jumped to his feet. Cash's gaze dropped to Jacob's crotch. He followed the gaze then cursed.
"Shit." He was hard. Clearly.
Cash's lips quirked. "Bathroom?"
Jacob inhaled. "Yes." One last gaze into Cash's eyes and Jacob went. He walked to the bathroom on unsteady legs, palms sweaty, fists opening and closing as he tried to grasp and identify what it was he was feeling. He didn't understand it.
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A Caribbean transplant, Avril now lives in Stone Mountain, GA., with a tolerant spousal equivalent. Together they raise an eccentric daughter who loves reading and school (not so much school anymore). Avril's earliest memories of reading revolve around discussing the plot points of Nancy Drew and the Hardy Boys with an equally book-minded mother.
Always in love with the written word, Avril finally decided to do the writing in August of '09 and never looked back. Spicy love scenes, delicious heroes, and wicked women burn up the pages of Avril's stories, but there'll always be a happy ending; Av remains a believer of love in all its forms.
Addicted to cake, the ID Channel and the UFC, Avril writes Erotic and GLBT Romance for Ellora's Cave, Evernight Publishing, eXtasy Books, Secret Cravings Publishing and Total-e-Bound.
Visit: http://www.avrilashton.com
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Temptation Tuesday – Runaway Groom
I have a friend. Her name is Virginia Nelson. And her first Samhain book is out today. It's called, Runaway Groom.
And it's a hoot! Pick up a copy today!
He's ready and waiting. She's wanting…but wary.
Runaway Groom
Watkin's Pond, Book 1
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The groom is back in town.
Abigail lost her best friend years ago when he ditched her at the altar like a loaf of stale bread. Now he's back and determined to do whatever he has to—even lie, apparently—to get under her skin. Although he makes her hormones rev to life in a way that no one has since he left, she is equally determined not to fall for his boy-next-door charm.
His bride-to-be is somewhat reluctant.
Braxton Dean was too young and stupid to know better when he walked away. Years of trying to fill the Abby-shaped hole in his heart have left him empty, and now he's going to win back his girl—or get over her. But first he needs answers. Particularly why she never responded to any of his letters.
It might take a whole town to make this wedding happen.
With the help of their friends, the two battle it out. The army? An entire town of busybodies. The prize? Happily ever after.
Warning: Contains indignant old ladies, steamy sex (but not with indignant old ladies), seduction cake, and condom bouquets. Yes, we went there.
Enjoy the following excerpt for Runaway Groom:
July 7, 2005
I'm sitting in a diner in the desert. The sun peeking over the mountain lights up everything in these reds so bright they almost hurt the eyes. You've never felt a hot like this, all dry, nothing like the days that we went swimming over at Watkin's pond…
I don't really know why I'm writing you. I don't have answers and right now you probably want them. I just know I couldn't do it.
I miss you though.
Love, B
Knuckles white, Abigail put her beat-up Ford Focus in Park, and glanced at her best friend. "I can't do this."
"Pussy." Applying a coat of lipstick to her lush red lips in the mirror, Carnie shot her a glance. "You can do this. It isn't like you're about to face a firing squad. It's just a bonfire."
Shoving her hand through her short, pixie-cut brown hair, Abigail blew out a frustrated breath. "I would rather face a firing squad. If you ditch me to go running off with the new boyfriend…"
Carnie gave her a dirty look, tucking her red hair behind her shoulder. "I would never do that. I know how bent out of shape you get every time we go anywhere that Braxton might be. Really, though, it will be fine. The crap happened a thousand years ago. You're adults now."
Abigail didn't feel like an adult. She felt like the rejected teenager even thinking of Braxton Dean.
It didn't help that he'd become sexier with age. Heartbreakingly handsome, Braxton made her thighs clench with just a glance. She needed to remember the pain and humiliation rather than how it felt to be pushed into a bed by him. Better to remember the chest-constricting, blinding terror when he'd ditched her and vanished rather than remember his face a mask of unleashed passion and his green eyes wild with need. The former would keep her knees together.
The terror of that time—it wasn't something she shared with anyone, not even Carnie.
Remembering gave her the strength she needed to peel her fingers from the wheel. "You're right, of course. I can do this. No big deal. We're both more mature now. He probably won't even say a word to me." The last came out a bit hopeful, even to her own ears.
"Yeah, at his birthday bonfire, he isn't going to say a word to the woman he dated for years and ditched at the altar like a loaf of stale bread. Really, Abs, you need to get pissed off rather than feeling pissed on. You're totally the injured party here."
"He had his reasons. I'm sure he did." Why was she defending his dumb ass?
"What reason could be good enough for that grand act of douchebaggery?" Carnie raised one well-plucked brow at her. "Besides, these are our friends. You need to remember why we're here. He took off. He stayed gone. This is our town. You're going to walk in there and show him what he is missing. Rub in his face what he can't have."
"I don't know. He really wasn't a jerk…not most of the time."
"Let's just go find Mike and the crew, and have a good time. All of our friends from high school are here and it'll be good to catch up with them."
Nodding, stomach still a bit of a knot, Abigail opened her door and stepped out into the muggy Ohio night. Stars hung like tiny lanterns above the recently mowed field and the sound of laughter carried on the breeze. The bonfire, a huge conflagration, was surrounded by what looked like hundreds of folding chairs, coolers and other party miscellany that beckoned Abigail onwards. Who knew? Maybe she would meet someone new and end up being really happy she wasted the extra five minutes to make sure everything was shaved and neat?
Carnie strode with her usual impulsive bravery into the melee. Abigail stuffed her hands in her jeans and resisted casting her head down to avoid any stares that might be coming her way. Instead she held her head high, but refused to meet anyone's eyes. In small-town Ohio, everyone knew she hadn't seen Braxton since that fateful day when he left her standing, flowers in hand, waiting for a runaway groom. Everyone knew that instead of marrying her, Braxton—golden boy and football hero—ran off to parts unknown, and she'd neither heard from him nor caught a glimpse of him when he'd come to town until a few weeks ago. He only returned home now to help his father with his tool store after his father's stroke made it hard for the old man to get around like he used to.
Everyone watched to see how she'd handle it.
She wouldn't give them a show to chew over for the next decade. She'd act like it was ancient history, like she hadn't spent years wondering how a man could go from saying he loves her to leaving her to stand alone against a whole swarm of gossips with nothing better to do than tear her to shreds for being moronic enough to think he would stay.
She concentrated so hard on what she wouldn't do, she slammed to an abrupt halt against a firm chest. His firm chest. Braxton. He smelled the same, damn him.
Even over the scent of wood burning, the ripeness of summer and the bitter tang of someone's spilled beer, she inhaled his soap, familiar cologne and under it all, simply Braxton.
Her stomach clenched. Part of her wanted to smack him and demand answers. Part of her wanted to run away. Part of her wanted to pull his face down and kiss him because she'd missed him so much.
Instead she hid behind an armor of polite civility and gave a short, sharp nod. "Braxton."
"Abby." The word came out almost a plea. His eyes held a sad look she quickly identified. He pitied her.
Double damn him. "Happy birthday."
And even though she promised herself she wasn't going to give everyone a show, promised herself she wouldn't feed the rumor mills…
The sound of her slap rang out across the field. Even in the flickering light from the bonfire, her handprint marked his strong jaw and she couldn't ignore the pleasure it gave her. Silence seemed to spread across the night as he touched his cheek. Her mouth hung open, shock rippling through her as his gaze locked on hers.
"I deserved that." The timbre of his voice seemed to stroke across her skin, stirring up a potent cocktail of emotions—lust, love, fury and pain. The worst part was disgust at herself for feeling anything.
"You deserve worse."
Instead of arguing with her, which almost would have made her feel better, like it meant something to him, he simply nodded. "Wanna go somewhere to talk?"
About the Author
Virginia Nelson believed them when they said, "Write what you know." Small town girl writing small town romance, her characters are as full of flaws, misunderstandings, and flat out mistakes as Virginia herself. When she's is not writing or plotting to take over the world, she likes to hang out with the greatest kids in history, play in the mud, drive far too fast, and scream at inanimate objects. Virginia likes knights in rusted and dinged up armor, heroes that snarl instead of croon, and heroines who can't remember to say the right thing even with an author writing their dialogue. Her books are full of snark, sex, and random acts of ineptitude—not always in that order.
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Note: Next Humor story Nov. 1st!
I love to make this crockpot on Sunday so it is ready when I come home
1 pre cooked ham or turkey ham, sliced
enough potatoes to feed your family peeled and quartered
2 T olive oil
1 bag lipton onion soup mix, or just enough to coat the potatoes
Mix potatoes, oil, and soup mix in crockpot. Cook 8-9 hrs. on low or 5-6 hrs. on high.
When you get home from church, warm up the ham slices in the microwave on a plate and serve next to the potatoes. Delicious!
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Sunday Ham and Lipton Potatoes
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I'm devastated by what the last ownership group has done to our Brahmas.The ownership group led by Stuart Fraser kept our Brahmas alive year after year. But this last group has alienated the fans, failed to pay bills and tarnished the good name of the Brahmas. We've been uninformed all year about what's going on. The leadership was never around and you couldn't get a straight answer. Staff and players weren't paid after the season and players were getting evicted from apartments.The previous ownership team worked very hard to keep the franchise going for the past 15 years. Mike Barack would give you a straight answer, the team was active in the community, the staff and players were taken care of and bills were paid. They made you proud to be a Brahmas fan.We're confident the Brahmas will find a new home in Tarrant County. Now that we're back with a true ownership team, let's bring back our Brahmas and watch them challenge for another cup. — Matt Mason, FriscoSo disappointedIt saddens me to see the changes that have occurred in the U.S. since World War II. We've sent troops to fight in Korea, Vietnam, Iraq and Afghanistan without declarations of war.We have a huge federal debt, but Congress refuses to make U.S. corporations pay their fair share of income taxes.Voters say they want change but continue to re-elect incumbents. What do they expect?The Supreme Court ruled that corporations are individuals and can make unlimited contributions to politicians. If so, why aren't they subject to the same rules as the rest of us?I am so disappointed. — Edward Lindsay, Fort Worth
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Ayers - Jefferson
Alicia Marie Jefferson and Chad Stephen Ayers were married Dec. 31 at the Coyote Ranch Resort Chapel. The Rev. Reggie Coe officiated.
The bride is the daughter of John Jefferson of Wichita Falls and the late Teresa Jefferson. She is the granddaughter of Pauline Witten-Jefferson of Wichita Falls. The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Tommy Ayers and the grandson of Mr. and Mrs. O.W. Ayers and Mr. and Mrs. James Massey, all of Wichita Falls.
Amanda Jefferson was maid of honor for her sister. Jana Schmader was matron of honor. Bridesmaids were Hilary Hargrove, Christi Perry, Stephanie Briley and Cara Magana.
Best men were Kendal Ayers, brother of the groom, and Trevor Stegall. Groomsmen were Marc Halbert, Catlin Briscoe, Jason Hobbs and Jared Callaway.
Ushers were Ross Gehrels, Kyle Hilden, Justin Kaiser and Jason Martinez. Berkley Boyd was flower girl.
The couple's parents were hosts for a reception following the ceremony and a rehearsal dinner at the resort.
The bride is a graduate of Rider High School and attends Midwestern State University.
The groom is a graduate of RHS and attended Vernon College. He is employed by All Seasons Pool Care.
The couple live in Richardson, Texas.
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