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Review of chapter "Joy to the world" from
Great job. I have wanted to see more "Ensouled Darla" fics, so this was a good one to see, even if it didn't match what I think she'd be like. As far as I'm concerned you could write a whole bunch of Xander/Eve fic too....or maybe I'll write one. :) Great pairings and points for not over using the Mallory's other than for the premise. Fun all around especially with your spectacularly catty characterizations of people. Thanks for this!
Comments from author:
Thank you for such a nice review.
What did you think ensouled Darla would be like? I tried to cross her with dying of syphilis souled Darla and saint mother angel ghost Darla.
Thanks I liked Xander/Eve. I liked Eve full stop and Angel I thought was a jerk from an evil employee at Wolfram and Harts point of view.
Is that what you mean by spectacularly catty characterisations of people? I hope I didn't Fred bash too much.
Thank you very much for your review.
Review By [
] • Date [4 Mar 07] • Rating [10 out of 10]
Review of chapter "Joy to the world" from
Good one :)
Comments from author:
Thank you, reading through my stories I see. That makes one feel all warm and glowy inside.
Review By [
] • Date [26 Feb 07] • Rating [9 out of 10]
Review of chapter "Joy to the world" from
Very good story, very happy ending. I enjoyed reading it. The use of characters from different worlds was a great concept. I think there's even more potential in there. Most of the time I like my stories a little darker, therefore I don't think it's necessary to pair most of the characters off. But it is a nice end.
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Thank you so much for such a useful review, you're right I did pair too many couples off. I almost had Cordelia not be with anyone. Because grief can take awhile.
It would have been better to not have Gunn hook up penultimate chapter and definitely not Cordy.
I was thinking this universe could be revisited later on. I want Dawn to go sliding with Colin Mallory. I want more Kromagg adventures to happen.
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] • Date [16 Jan 07] • Rating [9 out of 10]
Review of chapter "Fugitives" from
And Cordy got her happy ending. That was great. He was a cutie, don't blame her a bit. ::smirk::
Comments from author:
Well why should Cordelia be blamed for anything?
I knew from the beginning of writing this sad excuse for a Wes/Faith ship frenzy*, that Cordelia was never going to get with Xander or Doyle. I was going to put her with Colin Mallory but decided halfway through that his character was too drippy and not good enough for our Cordy.
*(although the concept of doubles and sliding genuinely fascinates me)
Review By [
] • Date [10 Jan 07] • Not Rated
Review of chapter "And they all lived happily ever after" from
Yay, a happy ending! I enjoyed the story a whole lot, and don't think that you need have changed anything. Some more sliding could have been fun (seeing all the wacky things that could have gone different and all that, and I would have loved for them to have encountered a world where perhaps Joyce needed rescue and her daughter(s) had died? Dawn getting her 'mommy' back would have been a perfect bit of sugary goodness to me.) Someone else mentioned a few of the "plot threads" that didn't get tied off, so I'll just say, "yeah, what about that?" and add in a question of whether Faith lost her slayer strength because of something Fred did or because of the flu strain that she caught. I kind of assumed it was tied into the hair growth spell, but you never made it clear. Um, all in all, I am very satisfied with this story and the way you ended it. Thank you for writing it!
Comments from author:
"Dawn getting her 'mommy' back would have been a perfect bit of sugary goodness to me." Ooh I don't know Cutiepie I've been feeling angst ridden recently, I don't think I could pull that off without chundering.
could be a sequel "Not without my mom"
Thank you so much for that review as always Cutiepie, you have no idea how bloody helpful you are, at pointing out things that are not immediately obvious for the innocent reader who can not telepathically read my mind. Yes, I think I'm going to have to do a fluffy epilogue to explain these questions.
Gives me an opportunity to write a Cordelia/Miller pash session. (pash=Australasian for mack/snog)
Thank you sincerely once more.
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] • Date [9 Jan 07] • Not Rated
Review of chapter "And they all lived happily ever after" from
I would love more sliding, and as for the sex...mmm, well you had a nice amount. I wouldn't mind a little more as long as it doesn't become all smut. Although if you wanted to do an all smut, I would so read it. But for the story, you had just the right amount, the only ones that were really jumping bones were Faith and Wes. I loved the story, it's definitely one of my favs.
Comments from author:
You wouldn't want to read it if I did all smut believe me, as I tend to be completely clinical about sex and have great difficulties making things seem romantic, or erotic.
Thank you so much for reviewing those comments were extremely helpful.
Review By [
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Review of chapter "And they all lived happily ever after" from
Hey thanks!
First, your reply to another review, that's the Season 5 Willow reference I was looking for! Awesome! Awesome!
Second, great story. Sliding was awesome.
Two dangling plot threads though: ya perked my interest but didn't exactly follow through on what happens to a world when the First Evil takes over and ya hinted at some sort of vampire conspiracy attracting homeless people to the town, but didn't resolve it one way or the other (at least as far as I can remember). Huh, did Illyria disengrate completely? When Doyle breathed in the mummy dust and sneezed, oh well... I guess 'she' was just to weak to infect anyone else :)
Description-Good. The pairings were cute. Fred as a bad girl was neat. Poor Darla and the very reasonable and understandable clause on her curse. Good luck to Connor and Caridad. Miler popping in at the end was neat, though I prefer Gates myself.
I hope that Eve-in-love working there will help Cordy get over her Xander-fear. They make good friends ;)
Excellent story, thanks for following through with it :)
Comments from author:
You prefer Gates, really? Golly. I think bailey chase who played Miller is a god. The character of Miller as cool calm best friend who doesn't think girlfriends should get in the way of the mission is interesting. I wouldn't have minded a spin off series of Riley, Sam and Miller actually demon hunting in South America. Would have been interesting. Oh my god I could cross it with Anaconda.
Anyway I am writing to say thank you so much for all your useful feedback. Above and beyond really all that you wrote down. I have decided to do an epilogue to explain it rather than tell you and the other two megakind people who have reviewed and pointed out I left story lines dangling the same thing in a dull way three times.
So watch out for it. In the next thirty hours.
Thank you again.
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] • Date [9 Jan 07] • Rating [10 out of 10]
Review of chapter "Stuck in the basement" from
Nicely done and yes I'm still looking forward to the next part....
Comments from author:
Why thank you, next part is last part. Yay, yay.
Review By [
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Review of chapter "Fugitives" from
So, are you going to try and resoul her then? Hmmm, the thought of that possibility never even popped up. I was more, yay, what are they going to do to her now? ::insert evil laughter:: Still lovin the pairings, I was kinda hopin' that Doyle and Cordy would get together, but oh well. Just happy that Faith and Wes are still workin' at it. But, I loved it, and can't wait for the next chapter. Looks like you got your writers block taken care of, ehh? ;-)
Comments from author:
Doyle and Cordy. After six years she only saw him as a friend. Besides he has drinking and gambling problems.
Resouling Fred. Angel was going to get Willow to resoul her. but Giles told him on the phone she was in a heavenly dimension and the watchers council wouldn't help him. Then some one (knox?) came into the office saying not to bother, her soul had been consumed.
Yes my writers block finally ended. It was how to kill the vampire that had me stuck!
Thank you for your review.
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Review of chapter "Fugitives" from
I'm liking it, totally addicted. Can't wait for he next chapter. Have to say though, I never really did like Fred, she was always so wishy-washy, and funny enough, I like her in your story, she may be morally bankrupt, but at least she has some balls. Love your pairings.
Comments from author:
Thank you so much for your review.
I like Fred but she was a natural two timer I felt. And what the hell was up with everyone loving her in season 5?
Being a rabid Faith/Wes shipper I have been able to do it two times in this story!
Always thought Gunn and Anne would be good.
Darla and Lindsey soulmates, Darla just got turned before she could realize it.
The other pairings well, I'm not sure if I can refer to them as they are meant to be a surprise.
Better get over my writers block with how to to get the heroines out of the nightclub and finish the story. I only have two chapters to go, but I can't work out how they're going to get out of the wretched nightclub.
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Review of chapter "Virus" from
Nice addition, espeically Eve's part at the end...in answer to your question...Eve was a great character and everyone is redeemable...'sides she made a cute couple with Lindsey. Of course there is the question of who was using who there
Comments from author:
Thank you, so you are one of the few people in the universe that don't hate Eve eh?
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Review of chapter "Fred's evil, Faith's ill, Cordy's pissed" from
Finally they all grabbed a clue....and how about a stray twig....hey evil know it all minds sometimes miss the little details....
Comments from author:
It might come to a spare twig because I'm stuck, stuck. Thank you as always for your review.
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Review of chapter "Office Politics" from
Wow, Fred sure has become unlikable. And though she doesn't have a soul anymore, it still doesn't excuse her actions. I always kind of felt that was a cop-out, even for the vampires. She knows that what she is doing isn't "right", and that it isn't something that the former "her" would have done. She just doesn't care. She is acting like a spoiled brat, wanting her own way no matter what anyone else (including Wes!) thinks. I wonder how she will react when it becomes clear (to even her deluded mind) that Wes wants nothing to do with her. I'm picturing a major melt-down.
Comments from author:
"Wow, Fred sure has become unlikable"
Yes, I was surprised no one has accused me of bashing her character. (You aint seen nothing yet btw) The evilness of Fred was necessary for the grand finale 'major melt down' chapter coming up soon, and I had to deal with the statue in Connor's wardrobe.
"And though she doesn't have a soul anymore, it still doesn't excuse her actions. "
I'd agree with you normally, but in Joss Verse it so obviously does. And if you're an adult Willow with a soul you can flay people alive, and never be expected to go to jail for it. (That's so unfair!!)
I figure Fred is emotionally like a demon at the moment. Able to experience love but not empathy. Want, take, have, is her living mantra. She has no blood lust like a vampire or demon, eg she could shoot someone in cold blood because they took the car park space she wanted, but not want to play with their entrails afterwards.
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Review of chapter "The Real Player" from
Nicely done twist...I look forward to the next chapter.
Comments from author:
thank you, hope the next chapter lives up to expectations.
Review By [
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Review of chapter "New Players" from
I have to tell you, I've been pleasantly surprised by this story. I think that you've done a great job at characterization, which really is what draws me in as a reader. I'm especially curious to see where you take the whole Xander/Cordelia relationship. At this point, (and maybe I'm far off point myself) I feel Cordelia is acting like a huge bitch. I know that she has issues with the Xander from her world, but so far I'm finding it difficult to feel for her because shes almost becoming a caricature. She's coming off extremely harsh, which means I hope that she either A.) Has a break down/discussion with Xander where they work out most/some of their differences or B.) Xander finally flips out on her, and kind of makes her realize that she isn't in her world anymore.
In case you cant figure it out, I'm a big Xander fan. I think that his character in BtVS had the most possibilities (even if I didn't think they were always properly used). No other characters could go from goofy, to serious, to down right cold blooded on occasion like he could. That said, it seems that when fanfiction authors that don't care about the character write him, they turn him into a buffoon or a weak willed puss who gets run over by everyone. I'm glad to see that so far, that you have done neither...so far. I think your portrayal of Xander is interesting in that right now he isn't so much weak, as he's more of a man in over his head. Because of this, he's sort of letting people push him around to a degree, because he isn't necessarily sure that his suggestions are right. For example, in this chapter, I think he was too tired and shell shocked to really have it out with Wesley.
At the same time though, I like in one of the chapters how you have Darla recognize him and pair up with him, because she respects the fact that he'll tear down heaven and Earth to get Dawn back to his dimension, regardless of the consequences. I always felt that that was a hallmark of a character. He would do whatever was necessary to protect his loved ones, even if it costs him his soul.
What I would like to see his Xander begin to come into his own, and finally show a little more backbone to the other characters. Because when the chips are down, Xander does what other characters cant, or are unwilling to do. Granted, I know hes not a main character in this story, and its your choice as to what to do with him, but please, help a brother out!
Comments from author:
Thank you for such a lengthy considered review.
This story is primarily Wes/Faith. Then it is about Cordelia and who she eventually ends up with. Then it is how the sliding Fang Gang adjust to their new Earth.
Wes, Cordelia, Darla, Lindsey, Doyle and Gunn first off are not their doubles in the Buffy World. They have all had completely different life experiences. Wes never grew up with a domineering father. He and his slayer had a great relationship from the moment they met. He was never tortured by his Faith. Cordelia grew up poor, she never got the visions, she did progress much further in her acting career. Darla doesn't lose her soul if she experiences a moment of total happiness. Lindsey decided to become a paramedic not a lawyer. So only the good, caring side of his personality got to flourish. Doyle remained married and alive.
So Cordelia isn't meant to be a caricature, but she is very defensive. Because she had a horrible childhood. She is a bitch, because she lost the person she loved more that anyone in the world less than four months ago. She is grieving for Groo. Maybe I should feature that more. So the reader can feel more sympathetically towards her.
(See why feedback is great?)
Now onto Xander. I have never written a story with Xander featuring in it prominently before. I have enormous respect for Xander the character. I especially liked the way he always thought Angel and Spike should be staked. It is not a Xander, or a Connor or a Dawn story as such however. This story is not a Xander bash that's for real.
And yes you're right, he's in over his head at the moment with his role as a watcher. Or more accurately 'feels' like he is. But because my story is a soap opera he is going to find happiness by the end of the story. Cordelia is going to see she was wrong about him.
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Vandals destroying hundreds trees in Golden Gate Park, what would it mean to de-extinct a species?
by Alison Hawkes on June 24, 2013
Reforestation areas in Golden Gate Park have been the target of vandals. Photo: Orin Zebest.
It's a jam-packed morning of Bay Area nature news. Enjoy!
- Why would anyone be destroying young, reforested tree in #GoldenGatePark? Hundreds have had their tops lopped off. [SF Appeal]
- GeorgeLucas proposal to house personal art collection at Crissy Field beating out nature proposals for museum spot. [San Francisco Chronicle]
- What room should you get at the SFO Marriot? No. 1141 — barn owls are nesting there. [Bay City News Service]
- Desert bighorn sheep in CA and NV are coming down with a deadly pneumonia. [Associated Press]
- Did you see the dramatic meteor over the East Bay on Saturday night? [Danville Patch]
- From Novato: why mountain biking and horseback riding may be incompatible trail activities. [Marin Independent Journal]
- Intriguing ideas brought up at Stanford conference: would you "de-exinct" a wooly mammoth or a passenger pigeon? [Legal Planet]
- Marin's ag trust purchases 440-acre West Marin ranch, keeping it from going to real estate developers. [Marin Independent Journal]
- Smithsonian teams up with SF State's Romberg Research Center in Tiburon to study ecology of SF Bay. [Marin Independent Journal]
- Bronze statues of Indiana Jones, Yoda erected at San Anselmo downtown pocket park, home of George Lucas. [Marin Independent Journal]


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April 11th, 2013 By Kevin Perry
Los Angeles, CA- WBO super bantamweight (122 lb.) champion Nonito Donaire (31-1, 20 KOs), a native of the Philippines, residing now in San Leandro, CA, faces a "Catch 22″ situation Saturday night in HBO's main event when he faces decorated Cuban amateur and WBA 122 lb. counterpart Guillermo Rigondeaux (11-0, 8 KOs).
If he defeats the former two-time Olympic Gold medalist its possible he won't get the credit he deserves due to Rigondeaux's lack of professional experience, limited profile and minuscule fan base. If he loses, future fights become less lucrative and detractors who believe Donaire has been fighting handpicked opponents will be vindicated. The biggest problem here is that Rigondeaux has a style that most likely can make Donaire look bad, be it winning or losing.
Hardcore boxing fans have been looking forward to this bout for the last year. It appears to be a toss up, at least on paper. The Filipino looked stellar in 2012, winning four times, beating some of the top guys at 122; Wilfredo Vasquez Jr.(22-3-1, 19 KOs), Jeffrey Mathebula (27-4-2,14 KOs), Toshiaki Nishioka (39-5-3, 24 KOs) and Jorge Arce (61-7-2, 46 KOs). However Saturday for quite possibly the first time in his career, Donaire's facing a fighter with comparable hand speed and power. Rigondeaux, who won reportedly near 400 amateur bouts has arguably better footwork and superior defense.
There are many variables here to consider. The Filipino's best punch is his left hook, a punch that is difficult to land versus southpaws such as Rigondeaux. Donaire also tends to lunge in with his shots, many times leaving himself open to counter punches. Rigondeaux suffers from a low punch output, and it is possible that the Filipino will be able to steal rounds with his flashier punches, even if the shots don't land clean he may be able to put the Cuban on the defensive more often than not. Both are smart fighters with a good skill-set, the advantage goes to the Cuban in that department. Donaire is likely the bigger puncher. The question here is will the Filipino be able to land consistently without taking his fair share of punishment. Rigondeaux's best asset is being able to control the pace of a fight with footwork and counterpunching. When he hits a fighter a few times they become cautious when it comes to throwing their punches. Because of this factor I don't think Donaire is going to have the opportunities to set the traps I believe are necessary to win the bout. It's going to be a cautious affair that will be a close unanimous decision victory for Rigondeaux. If I was a betting man, I'd bet the odds on a draw. Thats how close this one is in my mind.
Kevin Perry
Donaire is gonna crush this bum early.
KP, I agree with you on this one. Rigo by unanimous decision. I don't think Donaire can catch him. Freddie Roache's comments in a Youtube video I saw indicated that Rigo was the only fighter that he could not hit while working the pads, that's in his entire time as a trainer. I think that the footwork and movement edge to Rigo will be the biggest factor.
As cliched as it is to say, I think if Donaire just sticks to the game plan and throws combinations, the KO will come, but if he looks for the 1 punch KO like he has after good performances, it will be a long night for him.
I see Rigo winning this one. Just have a feeling. It is an amazing matchup though and I would not be surprised at all if Nonito pulled it out. I'm just betting on Rigo.
Hmmm. Rigo wins the Ugly contest.
I'm going with The Flash based on intangibles one of which is he knows what it feels like to lose. One the other hand, his left hook is very tangible.
I changed my mind. Nonito leaves himself open at time and that will prove fatal to Rigo's pin point counterpunching. His defens is also superior.
How come pretty Boy Floyd never had the balls to get in the ring with one of the top Cuban fighters??????? How come Andrian Broner wont fight a top Cuban fighter???? How come KP my friend?????
Donaire should win by the 9th Rd, with a TKO!!!
Glad I changed my mind but that was some stinker.
Was not close. Hopefully Money Mike didn't lose too much.
The Cuban is an exceptional boxer no doubt, plenty of skills, great defense and counterpuncher with some pop. But he is going to be in a bunch of stinkers if he doesn't do anymore than he did last night to make it a fight. He doesn't take any risks whatsoever. Donaire is a good counter puncher as well but if he hadn't tried to make it a fight last night we would not have had one.
Mayweather and Broner exceptional boxers with superb defense as well, but they can both make it a fight when they need to. This Cuban if he doesn't change a bit in future fights will not have much of a draw. He is too risk aversive. Maybe it was because of who he was fighting and the atmosphere and hype. But if that's all he does he won't be much of a draw.
Bro, u called it. Total school session BC of footwork, great defense, and offense tough enough for 2012s fighter of the year NOT to go for broke.
Flawless execution
Congratulations, Rigondeaux, for beating Donaire. You did it as expected, the 'Cuban way.' Not enough entertaining action, but who cares, you have the skill set of a good ol' fashion boxing. Congratulation!
Ringtalk really dropped the ball. Over 24 hours later and no post fight article on the fight. The moderated comments makes it impossible for post fight discussion on this site. No reason to moderate anymore. Pac Nuts are out of business and with Donaire being exposed, the Filipino fight fan will be a rare sighting around here. Get it together.
Kurt, I am not sure there were any top Cubans near his weight in his career, as for Broner, Abril would give him problems but don't see that fight happening. Broner beats him I think. Much bigger puncher with the skillset to match.
Prayers are in order for the marathoners who were injured in Boston.
Hope you guys write an article/prediction about Fury/Cunningham. I sincerely hope Fury gets KTFO because he doesn't show respect, and USS Cunningham is a class act all the way


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Step 1Prepare farro using the direct or quick-cooking method. Drain and let cool.
Step 2Cut eggplant into 1/2-inch cubes. Spread cubes on several layers of paper towels and lightly salt. Let sit for about 15 minutes to extract any excess water from the vegetable. Blot cubes dry.
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Old Media Monday: Reviewing the Reviewers
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- Sunday Book Review cover: Joseph O'Neill on The Letters of Samuel Beckett, Vol. 1, 1929-1940: "Beckett, in his published output and authorial persona, was rigorously spare and self-effacing. Who knew that in his private writing he would be so humanly forthcoming? We always knew he was brilliant — but this brilliant? Just as the otherworldliness of tennis pros is most starkly revealed in their casual warm-up drills, so these letters, in which intellectual and linguistic winners are struck at will, offer a humbling, thrilling revelation of the difference between Beckett's game and the one played by the rest of us."
- Terrence Rafferty on The Glister by John Burnside: "The reason the novel isn't the downer it might have been is that Burnside's writing conveys an almost palpable thrill of discovery, a delight in the play of his imagination over this bleak terrain, an irrepressible joy in cultivating metaphor after metaphor and seeing them all, improbably, bloom. Though the town is dying, Burnside has populated it densely, with characters whose different doomed strategies for staying alive give color and variety to the book's vision of social decline. And plenty happens, at a speedy pace. The narrative has the quick urgency of a threatened creature: it moves like a cockroach streaking from light to the safer dark."
- Maslin on Columbine by Dave Cullen: "His grasping for hard facts (not long before he died, 'Dylan apparently had potato skins') in the face of limited evidence (the autopsy report may instead have been referring to French fries) does his book more harm than good. Most valuable for its passages about psychopathic behavior and the press, which should of course be seen as two separate subjects, 'Columbine' must hack its way through thickets of useless data and self-promotion to arrive at any worthwhile conclusions."
- Kakutani is ambivalent about our guest this week, Arthur Phillips's The Song Is You [stay tuned to next Sunday's Book Review, though, for a different take]: "It's a novel with a ridiculous, poorly articulated plot, and yet at the same time it's a novel that showcases Mr. Phillips's sparkling gifts as a prose stylist and demonstrates a psychological depth and emotional chiaroscuro that was missing in earlier works like 'Prague' and 'The Egyptologist,' which tended to be clever and eye-catching but often glib."
Washington Post
- Dirda on Beckett's Letters: "Admirers of Samuel Beckett, arguably the greatest writer in English of the second half of the 20th century, have grown used to waiting for Godot, who will surely come tomorrow or, just possibly, the day after. In the meantime, these similarly anticipated letters have quite definitely arrived, and in an edition more sumptuous than one ever imagined. Has any modern author been better served by his editors than Beckett?"
- Sybil Steinberg on The Help by Kathryn Stockett: "Southern whites' guilt for not expressing gratitude to the black maids who raised them threatens to become a familiar refrain. But don't tell Kathryn Stockett because her first novel is a nuanced variation on the theme that strikes every note with authenticity. In a page-turner that brings new resonance to the moral issues involved, she spins a story of social awakening as seen from both sides of the American racial divide."
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- Michael Harris on Burnside's Glister: "A far-out, ambiguous tale, in the end. Yet we keep on reading it and hoping for answers, because Burnside's prose, full of feeling yet hyper-controlled, logical and convincing, seems to assure us, line by line, that we will find them, even when we doubt we will. Meaning seems to be inherent in it, as in the world at large -- even in a world filled with suffering, a world of puzzles only the mercenary Smiths seem able to crack."
- David Ulin on Cullen's Columbine: "'Columbine' is an attempt to re-create, methodically, what happened, to re-sort the data and come to conclusions that are correct. It's a book that hits you like a crime scene photo, a reminder of what journalism at its best is all about.... As Cullen argues, it was easy to buy into the narratives already in place: tales of bullying and alienation, of tension between rival cliques. That's the problem with quick-hit journalism, a style of reporting 'Columbine' convincingly refutes. Indeed, if Cullen's book offers any overarching lesson, it's that some stories can only be demystified by taking the long view -- especially a story as troublesome and complicated as this."
Wall Street Journal:
- Tunku Varadarajan on The Hindus by Wendy Doniger: "Ms. Doniger does a deft job of tracing their few unifying tenets -- those of karma (actions) and dharma (righteousness) and a merit-based afterlife -- and of holding these beliefs up to critical examination against the obvious injustices of the caste system. Her most beguiling chapters, though, are the ones in which she examines the impact on the Hindus of India's numerous foreign invaders -- from the earliest 'Aryans' in the second millennium B.C. to the imperial British, the last and perhaps greatest external shapers of Hindu society."
Globe and Mail:
- Steven Hayward on The Winter Vault by Anne Michaels: "The Winter Vault is a beautifully written though somewhat difficult book. Michaels's prose is sometimes faulted — wrongly, I think — for being too lyrical or overly poetic, the kind of thing that has no business in a novel. Indeed, we feel Michaels sometimes straining against the form of the novel, and such strain is not easily borne in every instance.... But The Winter Vault can justify its excesses. This is a book that proposes great themes: a critique of progress, an exploration of the nature of human suffering, an interrogation of the relationship between past and present. And yet, for all of that, it remains at bottom a deeply affecting love story about intimacies and distances that grow, shift and dissolve between people — and about how we all carry within us a secret place where we store our wounds until the world thaws adequately for us to bury them."
The Guardian:
- The Glister's John Burnside on The Music Room by William Fiennes: "The Music Room defies categorisation: part family romance, part historical investigation, it is, at its heart, an inquiry into how fundamentally we are defined by the duties of care that we assume or inherit: care of the land, care of a house, care of ourselves, or care of a difficult and sometimes dangerous son and brother.... This is no misery memoir - on the contrary, it is a thoughtful and lyrical account of an extraordinary childhood - yet reading The Music Room one cannot help but be awed by the depth and persistence of the love this family feels for their damaged brother and son, and by their ability to live so fully and so gladly with their burden."
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- James Wood on George Orwell is subscribers only: "But, even if Orwell worked at his journalism like a good novelist, the strange thing is that he could not work at his novels like a good novelist. The details that pucker the journalism are rolled flat in the fiction. Orwell needed the prompt of the real to speak as a writer."
- Nicholas Lemann on newspaper baron biographies, including Michael Wolff's The Man Who Owns the News: "So how did the arrangement work out for Murdoch? Not all that well. Wolff never subjects Murdoch to moralizing, and seems to admire his success, but he has learned a great deal and he uses that knowledge mercilessly. Wolff has a permanent case of what Dorothy Parker used to call 'the frankies.' He can't resist using the telling, belittling detail whenever he encounters it, which in this case is often. (There's a funny list of all the names that Murdoch's wife, Wendi, dropped during Wolff's interview with her.) The details accrete."


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I had a friend msg me this question & since I don't know the answer figured 1 of the forum users may. While trying to add pics to a frame in her personal space she got a msg saying it was too large & it also said something about it being encoded as a progressive jpeg? I've placed varying sizes of pics in my personal spaces but not sure if I've ever tried to add a non jpeg image, anyway I've never had this problem before so I have no idea what the solution may be. Thanks in advance
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if the image is too large, its too large. rather self explanitory. you can always use an image editor on you comp to change the size. just to be safe make sure its less than 1500x1500 in pixel ratio.
as for the progressive jpeg issue, ive encountered this before. not sure what it means, but again you can use and image editor and just re-save the image as a jpeg and it should work, its what i did.
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Thanks SE,.. yea I knew the size was kinda self explanatory I had just never heard of anyone getting that msg before,but I appreciate the 1500x1500 size suggestion,.. I'll pass it along & thank you again!!
im not sure what the exact limit for pictures is but ive always been ok with stuff lower than that. and anything larger really isnt needed since the images are resized for the frame anyway.
wish a staff person would give us the exact limits for images, i asked once a long time ago but never got a response. :\


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District 4 has found its mentor. Lynn Cohen has landed the role of Mags in The Hunger Games: Catching Fire, Lionsgate announced Thursday.Cohen, who is most famous for playing Miranda's housekeeper-turned-nanny on Sex and the City, will play the 80-year-old former Games champion.In the anticipated sequel, Mags mentors District 4's champion Finnick Odair during the Quarter Quell. read more
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Our staff is deeply and passionately committed to the Prescott YMCA and its mission. They are individuals who foster a sense of fellowship and belonging. As ambassadors to health and community, the Prescott YMCA staff welcomes you!
After listing the position of Associate Director here at our YMCA, following the retirement of Diane Beneitone, and having interviews, a decision was made to hire long time YMCA employee Laura Winniford-Hodgins.
Laura brings 19 years of YMCA experience (here at the Prescott YMCA) and a wealth of program and special event experience as well as several key contacts in our community.
Aquatics Director - Trisha Soriano
Trisha Soriano started working in the Aquatics department in 2004, lifeguarding and teaching swim lessons, and was given the opportunity to run the department as the director in November of 2010. She is thrilled to be part of the management team at the Prescott YMCA and appreciates that her new position allows her to get to know the Members and patrons even better than she already did. When Trisha isn't coordinating swim lessons or lifeguard trainings, she enjoys working out at the Y and spending time with her husband and daughter. You might see Trisha in the pool, too, as she loves to swim and continues to teach private swim lessons!
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My YMCA story starts with being a Member for the past 15 years. I became an employee in 2005 as an Indoor Cycling Instructor. Through the years I have gained experience and certifications to teach a wide variety of classes at the YMCA. When the Payroll/HR position became available, I applied and was hired in April 2012. When the Business Director position became available, I applied and was hired in March 2013. I have a BA degree in Broadcast Communications from Western Kentucky University and an MBA degree from ASU. I continue to teach Indoor Cycling, Aqua Aerobics, and Core and More. If you don't see me at the Y, I'm probably in the Grand Canyon!
Child Care Director - Rachelle Skvarek
Fitness Coordinator - Mary Byrne
Mary has been employed by the Prescott YMCA since February of 2005. At that time, she was hired as a Personal Trainer and First Step Coach. Today, she is the Fitness Coordinator for the Fitness Department, overseeing about 40 Group Fitness Instructors and Personal Trainers combined. She still works with clients on a one on one basis and also teaches Stretch n Flex, Pump Iron and Boot Camp classes. Over the years that she has been employed here, the members have become and extended family to her. The YMCA is a community of people that come together every day with diverse backgrounds and common interests. "I am blessed to be a part of this organization and I hope it will be a strong relationship for years to come!"
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Improved education standards will not, by themselves, lead to the scientifically and technologically literate citizenry we need for our nation to prosper in the 21st century. However, as we've learned in virtually every other professional field, standards can be an important first step toward changes that will lead to excellence and equity. It is now widely accepted that all students need a fundamental conceptual understanding and abilities in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM), but of those four, only science and mathematics have been given reserved places in the K–12 curriculum. Unfortunately, previous efforts to integrate technology and engineering into science and mathematics standards have met with limited success. Most science educators have focused only on aspects of national standards directly related to science disciplines. And mathematics educators' interests in technology have been limited to tools for computation. Given that history, it is an open question whether or not a new generation of science and mathematics standards that include technology and engineering would bring about a different result. Although we cannot answer that question at present, we can consider how to go about developing a new vision of technology and engineering standards consistent with the "fewer, higher, clearer" guidelines that are driving the development of the next generation of standards. In the process we touch on three themes: definitions of technology and engineering, the content of current technology and engineering frameworks, and a strategy for integrating these standards into core academic subjects so they will be viewed as essential complements, rather than optional add-ons, to those disciplines.
Although a movement in support of national standards has been under way for 20 years (since the publication of Curriculum and Evaluation Standards for School Mathematics 1989 and Science for All Americans [SFAA] in 1990), our American penchant for states' rights has led each state to develop its own unique standards. The results have been roundly criticized as too broad, vague, repetitive, and poorly coordinated to define coherent guidance for textbook developers, assessment specialists, and teachers to follow (Beatty, 2008). Moreover, the sheer number of different types of standards intended to guide the work of generalist teachers (especially many K-5 teachers) has made mastery unlikely (Hudson et al., 2002, and Appendix A, p. 135).
Growing concern over the dismal performance of our students on national and international tests in mathematics and science and recognition that a patchwork of educational standards is at least partly to blame has led to a call for common state standards. Although still resistant to "federal" standards, state-elected officials are warming to the idea of "common standards" that would address the worst problems of the current system while allowing states to retain some control over content in their own jurisdictions. At the time of this writing, 46 states have agreed in principle to adopt common standards in English and mathematics (McNeil, 2009), and science is likely to be next on the agenda.


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King falls in quarter-finals again, 55-50
Bankston twins led John Glenn to victory
By Harry M. Anderson, Jr.
Special to the Michigan Citizen
DETROIT — For the second straight season, the Class A Girls State Championship has eluded Martin Luther King High School. After a spectacular regular season, a hard-earned post season of wins that included the PSL and Operation Friendship Championships and the state district and regional crowns, the state quarter-finals are once again a thorn in the side of the Lady Crusaders.
On March 12, King faced Westland John Glenn at the Class A quarter-finals at Western High School. However, the Rockets had an unusual combination that was a 1-2 punch at Mumford High last year: Raine and Raven Bankston, the twin sisters that gave the Mustangs the spark to their program. The Bankston twins led the Rockets to a 23-1 record going into the contest against King.
Their presence was a big spark.
Both Bankston sisters combined for 32 points (16 points each) as third-ranked John Glenn (24-1) shocked the previously unbeaten Lady Crusaders (24-1), 55-50. The Rockets also got 22 points from Sha'keya Graves, who scored 16 of her points in the third quarter. King was led by Marte Grays with 16 points; Antania Hayes scored 11 while LaQuita Hart chipped in with seven.
However, the early part of the game belonged to King as the Lady Crusaders led 9-7 after one period of play, 27-19 at the half and 46-44 after three quarters. The Rockets outscored the Lady Crusaders, 25-19, in the third period. But the fourth quarter doomed King as the Lady Crusaders managed only four points to John Glenn's 11 points.
Last season, King managed the same scenario only to lose to Inkster in the quarter-finals at Detroit Mercy.


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For most people, the idea of starting a business roughly equates to the idea of emptying your bank account, thumbing it to Vegas, and betting every penny on one hand of blackjack. You might be a blackjack guru; you might have even won big in the past. But no matter how carefully you plan, no matter what your cards looked like before, and no matter if the dealer tosses you an ace-you could still go bust.
That alone is enough to halt many would-be entrepreneurs in their tracks. Factor in the empty-bank-account factor, though, and many startups don't even make it out of the gate.
Would it surprise you, then, to know that sometimes your careful planning, meticulous business plan and brilliant marketing ideas don't have to go to waste-and don't have to cost a fortune? "I know it can be done. And that's one of the first things people need to understand," says John P. Hayes, co-author with Fred DeLuca, Subway's co-founder, of Start Small, Finish Big: Fifteen Key Lessons to Start-and Run-Your Own Successful Business. "It's not money that's in the way of you starting your business. It's a mind-set."
Even if your startup aspirations are as lofty as a fitness center, a car rental business or a hotel-not typically the cheapest businesses to start-you can start small without breaking the bank. (The big-growth part comes later.) So pull up a chair, and shuffle your own cards. Your next hand could just hit 21.
Starting a Fitness Center
It's a good thing Tom Hatten was just 21 when he started Mountainside Fitness in 1991. He needed all the energy he could muster to put together his Chandler, Arizona, fitness center-not to mention the energy to wash gym towels at home 'til 2 in the morning for the first year, until he could afford a washing service. "I worked 100 hours a week and kept my other job [painting houses] for six months," recalls Hatten. "As much stuff as I could physically do [myself], I did."
That self-starter approach is what helped Hatten stretch the $2,000 he had in his pocket at startup as well as the $15,000 he borrowed from a friend and another $15,000 from his local bank, where his good credit on a car loan served him well. That $32,000 covered computers, advertising, and about half of the equipment for the 4,800-square-foot facility; money for the remaining equipment was raised through membership pre-sales totaling $12,000.
How did Hatten, 36, manage to equip a gym on a budget? "I bought all used equipment," he says. "Just clean it up, get it painted-get ones that have warranties. If it doesn't look shoddy, members only care if it works."
While cutting costs is important, it shouldn't be your sole consideration. "Instead of cutting costs, it's best just to make a wise investment," says Jon Giswold, an author, industry veteran and founder of JMG Management, a New York City fitness-center management company. "Do some research. Investigate what it would [cost] to buy directly from the manufacturer. They'll tell you if you can get a better price if you buy directly."
Before you consider buying machines, though, think about your location. "I put my club where there was no competition," says Hatten, who now has five clubs with sales totaling approximately $7 million, 400 employees, and a membership roster 21,000 clients long. "From there, I tried to give a lot of service that wasn't [standard] in the industry"-such as no contracts, no reservations for child care, parents' night out, free family day on Sundays, and other perks.
Giswold advises you to take a careful look at the space in your club: "Look at the floor layout," he says. "Do machines consume the whole space?" Is there enough room for yoga or ab work? With elliptical trainers being so popular, do you need a lot of stair-climbers? "Really what people like to use is a treadmill," he adds. "They're always used-with the second [most popular] being elliptical machines."
Once you decide on machines, arrange them logically-even novice users should know what to do. "If you start at one end and try every machine in succession down the line, [you should get] a good workout," says Giswold, noting the success of the Curves concept.
Deciding whether to offer classes, child care and other extras depends on your available startup funds and your appetite for growth. Check out the local competition's offerings, and go from there. Says Giswold, "What I've seen is that the big clubs are offering services, like certain classes, for additional fees."
Yes, you will break a sweat getting started. But ask Hatten, and he'll tell you it's worth it. "You gotta love what you do, because you're married to it," says Hatten, who hopes to open three more clubs in Arizona and then expand his business out of state.
Karen E. Spaeder is a freelance business writer in Southern California.
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This book is simply a series of letters meant to represent whole words. A young reader who enjoys puzzles would probably enjoy this book very much.
C D B! by William Steig. Simon and Schuster Children's Publishing. Copy right 1968. pg. 47
Type of Book: ABC Book
Summary: This book is not written in real words. One example is C D B! Which says see the bee. And goes on to say D B S A B-Z B. Saying the bee is a busy bee. All throughout the book it does this for many different scenarios. The answers to what they are supposed to say are in the back of the book.
Response: This book is confusing even for me. I had a hard time coming up with some of them too. I think that if you gave this to a child than they would be all confused on spelling and speaking and it would be a mess. I do not think this is a good book for children to be using but it does make your mind think hard and it would be good to use in high school with those kids rather than in elementary.
This is the most awesome book for kids in the world. I remember this book like it was yesterday. Making the sounds and trying to figure out which words they were trying to mean. When I got each one I was simply enthralled. I would do the happy dance all through the halls into the kitchen to show my Mom that I had succeeded. I was a happy girl. In a sense I was reading, even though I was too young to read at the time. Even now, I remember how happy this book made me.
As an example, the books name CDB comes with a picture of a large bee and a flower - meaning
S e e t h e B e e
When I recognized that I was ecstatic. I was over the moon. To this day those three letters in succession will make me smile. I think all parents should get their kids this book. Make their brains work hard for rewards, instead of having everything presented to them on a silver platter in multimedia. How else will their brains grow if you don't?
CDB is one of my all time favorite childrens books and I absolutely love it.
Another delightful book by William Steig! I enjoyed sharing this one with my students, and I've kept a personal copy of it after all these years. Figuring some of the words out reminds me of deciphering some car license plates. The delight in figuring some of them out put a smile on my face! I hadn't picked this book up in several years, so a few of them took me a few seconds to figure out! Didn't mind, though--that much longer to enjoy! The illustrations are fun, and there's a key to the letter-sentences in the back of the book.
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Amazon.com Amazon.com Review (ISBN 0671666894, Paperback)William Steig--The New Yorker cartoonist and revered creator of the Caldecott Medalist Sylvester and the Magic Pebble, Abel's Island, and dozens of other magnificent books--first wrote and illustrated the original, black-and-white edition of CDB! more than 30 years ago. Adding splashes of watercolor on larger, broader pages (and an answer key in the back!), Steig brings new life to his well-loved favorite. For the uninitiated, "C D B!" translates to "See the bee!" Other letter codes are more challenging, such as the boy leaning on a tree saying "I F-N N-E N-R-G" or a droopy decrepit man slouching in a chair labeled "O-L H." Once you get used to this abbreviated Steig-speak, all (or at least most) will become clear--"X" sometimes means "eggs," "D" is sometimes "the," and "S" can be "is" or "has," for example. Or, you can just read the letters out loud over and over until the proper phrase emerges plain as day. (The pictures help, too, of course!) Those who crave more wordplay will want to explore CDC? This book is nothing less than X-L-N, and no home where words are celebrated should be without it. (Ages 5 to 105) --Karin Snelson
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