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Obituaries, Nov. 7, 2013
Richard Joseph Citrini
DURHAM -- Richard Joseph Citrini passed away on Wednesday, November 6, 2013 after a relatively brief illness with cancer. Born in Pittsburgh, PA in 1932 to Anthony Miro Citrini and Joachima Helen Citrini, Richard moved with his parents to Durham, NC in 1934 when his father Tony was hired as one of several Italian stonemasons to build Duke Chapel and many other gothic architecture buildings on Duke University's campus. Richard took much pride in recounting how he and his brother Robert helped his father and uncles with basic construction jobs on sites such as the Morehead Planatarium in Chapel Hill and the VA Hospital in Durham, among others.
Richard graduated from Durham High School in 1950, and he enjoyed being on the Bulldogs' golf team. Richard continued his interest in golf through the years, and he sometimes joked that his dreams of playing on the Senior Tour were thwarted by his inconsistent putting stroke. Richard very much enjoyed the many friendships he formed through the years with his golfing partners at Croasdaile and other courses in the Triangle area.
Richard graduated from UNC-Chapel Hill in 1954, and he loved all things Carolina. He enjoyed some good-natured ribbing from Duke friends and family over the rivalry, and though he was not technically 'Tar Heel born,' he was 'Tar Heel bred," and it was "rah,rah, Carolina" all the way.
Richard graduated from the Louisville School of Dentistry in 1958, and he enjoyed 38 years of dental practice. Richard spoke fondly of the strong relationships he formed with his patients and staff, and he often went by Jim Pyle's current practice to speak with Jim, current staff, and former patients. Richard also loved the creative aspect of Dentistry, and he took much pleasure when a patient recounted how their crown or bridge still fits 'just right' – sometimes even 40 years later. Richard always felt a special connection with his office building itself, as his father and his team helped to construct it and place brick on it.
Richard was married 53 years to Sally Porter Citrini, and they were blessed with four children, three son-in-laws, and nine grandchildren. Richard was extremely proud of his children's academic and personal accomplishments, and he found much joy in the talents, dreams, and goals of his nine grandchildren as well.
One of Richard's biggest legacies was the way he took care of his brother Robert for 27 years – after their father's passing in 1982. Richard's gifts for detail and great love for his brother (who had a mental disability) modeled for all family members how to be of service to others. Jesus' quote, "Whatsoever you do to the least of my brothers, that you do unto Me" was a quote Richard quietly followed daily in his words and actions.
Richard was very active in civic and church groups. He was a member for 30 years of the Durham Kiwanis Club and was president of the club from 1982-1983. Richard was also a member of the Durham Rotary Club and served on its Board of Directors for a time. Richard enjoyed membership in the Durham/Orange Dental Society, the American Dental Association, and was co-founder of one of Durham's current Dental Study clubs. A life-long member and supporter of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Richard enjoyed the relationships he formed within the Knights of Columbus, and he served as Grand Knight with the group as well. Recent involvement with Immaculate Conception's treasury-counting teams brought Richard pleasure as well.
Richard is survived by his wife, Sally Porter Citrini; his children, Susan Citrini Furr (Shawn) of Clayton, NC ; Christine Citrini Solomon (Patrick) of Marietta, GA ; Carol Citrini Schenkel (Jeffrey) of Oakton, VA ; Michael Porter Citrini of Raleigh, NC, three granddaughters, and six grandsons.
The family will receive friends 6-8 p.m. Friday at The Chapel of Hall-Wynne Funeral Service, 1113 West Main St., Durham. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Saturday at Immaculate Conception Church, Durham. Burial will follow at Maplewood Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Handicapped Encounter Christ (HEC)/2647 Broad Oaks Place/Raleigh, NC/27603. Sharecondolences at www.hallwynne.com. See Obituaries.
Martha Carroway Devone
DURHAM -- Martha Carroway Devone, affectionately known as "Boonie" departed this walk of life at Duke Regional Hospital on Wednesday, October 30, 2013. She leaves to cherish her memory one daughter, Nikki Carroway Devone Kelly (Milton) of the home; one granddaughter Milan L. Kelly; two sisters, Mary Jane Holley, Ruby C. Holeman (Willie) of Durham; one brother James Carroway Jr. (Saundra) of Chapel Hill; a special niece Frances C. Perkins (Rodney); numerous nieces, nephews, family and friends.
Funeral services will be at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday at Peace Missionary Baptist Church with visitation at 12 noon.
Arrangements entrusted to Holloway Memorial Funeral Home.
Marshall Lee "Jack" Horton
DURHAM — Marshall Lee "Jack" Horton, age 82, resident of 730 Van Drive died Wednsday morning at his home.
Born August 7, 1931 in Granville County, Jack was the son of the late Tommy and Lula Hayes Horton. He was employed with Gold Kist Poultry for 42 years, and was a member of Immanuel Free Will Baptist Church.
Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Peggy Glover Horton; his son, Jerry Lee Horton of the home, two grandchildren, Page Sykes and Shane Horton, seven great-grandchildren, and five sisters and one brother, all residents of North Carolina. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Patsy Champion, and three grandsons, Cory Michael Horton, John Horton, and Chad Champion.
Funeral services will be held Friday at 2:00 PM in the Howerton & Bryan Funeral Chapel, with Rev. Jim Turnbough officiating. Burial will be in Oak Grove Memorial Gardens.
Pallbearers will be A.E. Harris, Earl Glover, Bobby Faircloth, Nate Barlow, Self Wilkerson, Larry Taylor, Tim Taylor, and Dale Ray.
The family will receive friends at Howerton & Bryan Funeral Home Thursday from 6 to 8 PM.
Online condolences may be submitted to www.howertonbryan.com, select obituaries.
Rhonda Sue Tilley
DURHAM - Rhonda Sue Tilley, 61, of 4611 Mannix Road, died on Wednesday, November 06, 2013.
Rhonda was a native and lifelong resident of Durham, the daughter of the late Melvin Eugene Tilley and Lila Mae Anderson Tilley. She was employed with the Durham Exchange Club for 44 years.
She is survived by her brothers, Anthony Tilley (Denise) of Durham and Fredrick Tilley (Robin) of Providence, NC; two sisters, Patricia Benton (Larry) of Durham and Donna Hudson of Stem; nephews Chris Hudson, Jason Tilley; nieces, Jennifer Tilley and Lindsay Weaver.
Graveside services will be held on Friday at 2 p.m. at Oak Grove Memorial Gardens, officiated by Rev. Tim Wheeler.
The family will receive friends this evening from 6 to 8 p.m. at Hudson Funeral Home and other times at the home, 4611 Mannix Road. Flowers are acceptable. Online condolences may be made at www.hudsonfuneralhome.com.
Nancy Carol Hoerning Brown
PITTSBORO -- Nancy Carol Hoerning Brown, age 48, died peacefully Monday, November 4, 2013 in her Pittsboro home surrounded by her loving family. Nancy was born in Brooklyn, NY to Edward F. and Gertrude Swezey Hoerning. She was a member of the Church of the Holy Family in Chapel Hill and worked as a registered nurse at Duke Medical Center for twenty-six years.
Nancy spent her early years in Suffern, NY, Woodbury, NJ, and Mickleton, NJ, before her family moved to Gastonia, NC in 1980. She graduated as valedictorian from Hunter Huss High in Gastonia in 1983, then received her BSN summa cum laude from UNC-Greensboro in 1987, and began her career at Duke that same year.
In addition to her parents, Nancy is survived by her loving and devoted husband of 22 years, Keith John Brown of Pittsboro, NC; her brother, Thomas Edward Hoerning and wife, Ann, of Charlotte, NC; her mother and father-in-law, Jane and John Brown of Roanoke, AL; her nieces and nephews, Matthew Brown, Brandon Truitt, Emily Brown Jackson, Laura Hoerning, Olivia Hoerning Baxley, Maria Baxley, Matthew Baxley and Caroline Baxley; and her beloved cat, Baker. She was preceded in death by her grandparents and her younger brother, Robert Paul Hoerning.
Funeral services will be held 1:00 p.m. Saturday, November 9th from the Church of the Holy Family in Chapel Hill.
Friends may visit Friday evening from 5:00-8:00 p.m. at Hall-Wynne Funeral Service, 1113 W. Main St. in Durham.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Capital Campaign of the Church of the Holy Family, 200 Hayes Rd., Chapel Hill, NC 27517.
On-line memorials: www.hallwynne.com. Select obituaries.
Norma H. Brandon
CARRBORO -- Mrs. Norma Hearn Brandon of Carrboro passed away on November 5,2013 at White Oaks of Lanier in Cumming, Ga where she resided with her daughter. Mrs. Brandon was a native of Carrboro where she spent the majority of her life. She was a graduate of Watts School of Nursing and an active charter member of Carrboro United Methodist Church. She is survived by her daughter Betsy Holden Sellars, and three grandchildren, Alane Marks, Clark Holden and Carson Holden. Norma loved life and her family and will be most remembered for her kind spirit, and loving positive attitude. She found the good in all people. A service will be held November 9, at Carrboro United Methodist Church. Reception to follow the service in the Fellowship Hall. A graveside service will be held at 1:00 at Westwood Cemetery in Carrboro for those who wish to attend. Memorials may be directed to Carrboro United Methodist Church, 200 Hillsboro Road, Carrboro, NC 27510.
Pearl Marcine Satterfield
Hillsborough -- Pearl Marcine Satterfield age 76 daughter of the late Thomas Vincent and Margie Allison Vincent, died November 2, 2013 in her home.
The funeral will be Saturday at 2:00 p.m. at McCoys Temple Church. Burial will be in Gaines Memorial Garden. Visitation will be Saturday 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. one hour prior to service in the church.
Survivors are husband: Harry Satterfield Sr., two sons: Harry Satterfield Jr.(Robin), and Marcus Satterfield (Andi), four daughters: Audrey Pettiford (Charles), Crystal Diane Rhiner (Rob), Sonya Satterfield and Lenora Clark, two brothers: George Vincent (Norma) and Emanuel Vincent.
Public viewing will be Friday 11:00 a.m. until 7:00 p.m. at Chavis-Parker Funeral Home.
Charles N. Fuller
LAGRANGE, GA. -- Charles N. Fuller was born in Durham, N.C. to Jimmie and Leila Fuller on May 3, 1928 and passed away on November 4, 2013 in LaGrange, Ga. He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Sue Elliott Fuller; children, Kay, Russell, Sara, Emily and adopted son Millard Brannen; four grandchildren and two great grandchildren; nieces and nephews in North and South Carolina. Mr. Fuller joined the Carr Methodist Church at the age of five. He was employed by Wrights Machinery Corp. and Newton Instrument Co. He was active in the civic community area and served as a member of the Durham County Election Board. He moved his family to Stone Mountain, Ga. in 1970. Charles request was in lieu of flowers please make donations to the United Methodist Childrens Home, 500 S. Columbia Dr., Decatur, Ga. 30030-9982. On line condolences may be sent to the family at www.higginslagrangechapel.com.


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The Office finale was awesome, as we expected, capping about seven straight weeks of just top-notch episodes with great character moments, a legitimately interesting plot, and just laugh line after laugh line, reminding us all — despite some disagreements we've had in the past — why we spend time talking about this show every week.
Since my body is only capable of writing about 90,000 words of recappage a week, I'll just throw out my random thoughts on the episode:
— Too many great parts to mention, but if I had to pick a favorite, the entire sequence of Dwight stalling just kept cracking me up, starting with "It just makes me SO MAD! AHHHH!!!! [Kicks ball] "I'll get it." [Walks really slowly towards the woods] followed by "How many people have to get hurt before we learn our lesson? One? Two? Three? Four? Let me finish…Five? Six?"
– Close second: Michael's "Why don't you go to hell?" to Rob Huebel. "Hahaha…just kidding… I'll get you the best iced tea in the world!"
— The Jim/Charles showdown in the volleyball game was reminiscent of the Jim/Roy basketball game from Season One; Charles also sort of crossed the line from being "believable, overly-corporate serious dude" to just being an outright A-hole. Rarely has Michael ended up being so right on his side of an ongoing argument.
— I realize the show wanted to end with the plot twist, but who won the volleyball game?? I thought for sure the closing credits would be Meredith spiking the winner, but we received no such closure… I'll wait all damn summer, NBC…
— Also, why was David Wallace playing in the volleyball game? He just talked about how he had to do damage control for the Buffalo employees and their families, but he didn't think it'd be a bit disingenuous to then go and enjoy– wait, never mind, Michelle will kill me for even implying that David Wallace should ever not be doing something on the show, so I'll retract this paragraph.
– On to less pressing matters…Pam's pregnant, huh? On paper, a go-to season finale plot twist, but the show never built it up, ads for the show never said "WAIT'LL YOU SEE THIS CUH-RAZZZY ENDING," they didn't stupidly dramatize it, and it ended up being a really nice, really fitting end to a season that really hasn't given Jim and Pam much to do comedy-wise.
— The glances between Michael and Holly were really legitimately tense, because sitting there, you wanted him to kiss her because it's a tv show, but her boyfriend is there, they seem happy and they're designing a house together ("for who?"), and there was just nothing else Michael could've done that wouldn't have made the day awkward. Painful, believable dilemma that most of us can relate to (I really wanted to kiss Amy Ryan this one time…)
— Comic Book Guy from the Simpsons might point out that Pam once attempted to play Kelly in a game of table-tennis and spastically couldn't get the ball over the net more than one time in a row. Obviously it's a different game, but hard to believe she'd be that dominant at one sport and completely inept at a simpler sport? (Are we supposed to believe this is some sort of… heh heh… magic xylophone?)
— The whole Slumdog part was amazing; I loved Michael's "$250 is more money than I have ever seen in my life!" which isn't even a thing that anyone comes close to saying in the movie, but he just has this sort of vague idea of what the movie's about and what his fake impoverished sketch character would say. Note the Jaws and Back To The Future skit-suggestions — BOTH rides at Universal Studios, and Universal properties, as is NBC. Alright, sorry, still thinking in Lost mode.
Finale thoughts, season thoughts, favorite lines, future predictions — I know I'm sure you wouldn't if I didn't tell you this, but leave 'em in the comments!

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Mucopolysaccharidosis VI, Full Gene Analysis
Clinical Information Discusses physiology, pathophysiology, and general clinical aspects, as they relate to a laboratory test
Mucopolysaccharidosis type VI (MPS-VI), also known as Maroteaux-Lamy syndrome, is an autosomal recessive condition that is caused by mutations in the ARSB gene and is characterized by reduced or absent activity of the arylsulfatase B enzyme. This test screens for mutations in all 8 exons of the ARSB gene.
The clinical features and severity of symptoms of Maroteaux-Lamy are widely variable. Typically it is characterized by short stature, dysostosis multiplex, facial dysmorphism, stiff joints, hepatosplenomegaly, corneal clouding, cardiac defects, and usually normal intelligence. With a rapidly progressing form of MPS-VI, onset occurs before 2 to 3 years of age with death typically occurring in the second to third decade. With a slowly progressing form of MPS-VI, a diagnosis usually occurs after 5 years of age but may not occur until the second or third decade.
The recommended first-tier test for MPS-VI is biochemical testing that measures arylsulfatase B enzyme activity in fibroblasts (ARSB / Arylsulfatase B, Fibroblasts). Individuals with decreased or absent enzyme activity are more likely to have 2 identifiable mutations in the ARSB gene by molecular genetic testing. However, enzymatic testing is not reliable to detect carriers.
Useful For Suggests clinical disorders or settings where the test may be helpful
Identifying mutations within the ARSB gene
Confirmation of a diagnosis of mucopolysaccharidosis type VI
Carrier testing, when there is a family history of mucopolysaccharidosis type VI, but disease-causing mutations have not been previously identified
Interpretation Provides information to assist in interpretation of the test results
An interpretive report will be provided.
Cautions Discusses conditions that may cause diagnostic confusion, including improper specimen collection and handling, inappropriate test selection, and interfering substances
A small percentage of individuals who are carriers or have a diagnosis of mucopolysaccharidosis type VI (MPS-VI) may have a mutation that is not identified by this method (eg, large genomic deletions, promoter mutations). The absence of a mutation, therefore, does not eliminate the possibility of positive carrier status or the diagnosis of MPS-VI. The preferred approach to carrier testing is to first document the presence of an ARSB gene mutation in an affected family member.
In some cases, DNA alterations of undetermined significance may be identified.
Rare polymorphisms exist that could lead to false-negative or false-positive results. If results obtained do not match the clinical findings, additional testing should be considered.
A previous bone marrow transplant from an allogenic donor will interfere with testing. Call Mayo Medical Laboratories for instructions for testing patients who have received a bone marrow transplant.
Test results should be interpreted in the context of clinical findings, family history, and other laboratory data. Errors in our interpretation of results may occur if information given is inaccurate or incomplete.
Reference Values Describes reference intervals and additional information for interpretation of test results. May include intervals based on age and sex when appropriate. Intervals are Mayo-derived, unless otherwise designated. If an interpretive report is provided, the reference value field will state this.
An interpretive report will be provided.
Clinical References Provides recommendations for further in-depth reading of a clinical nature
1. Litjens T, Hopwood JJ: Mucopolysaccharidosis type VI: Structural and clinical implications of mutations in N-acetylgalactosamine-4-sulfatase. Hum Mutat 2001;18(4):282-295
2. Richards CS, Bale S, Bellissimo DB, et al: ACMG recommendations for standards for interpretation and reporting of sequence variations: Revisions 2007. Genet Med 2008:10(4):294-300
3. Valayannopoulos V, Nicely H, Harmatz P, et al: Mucopolysaccharidosis VI. Orphanet J Rare Dis 2010;5:5


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SIMI VALLEY, Calif. - Darkness curtailed the second round of the Bill Cullum Invitational Monday as only a handful of teams were not able to complete 36 holes. The groups that did not complete the second round will tee it up at 7:30 a.m. Tuesday morning with the final 18-holes coming immediately after.
The annual CSUN tournament, held at Wood Ranch Golf Club, features 20 teams and 108 total players many of which completed 36 holes just before darkness set in on Ventura County.
Washington State and San Diego each led the team competition after one round posting team totals of 288, two shots better than UC Santa Barbara and three strokes ahead of Cal State Fullerton. The host Matadors were ninth after an opening round 300.
Individually, UC Irvine's Travis Russell and Boise State's Clayton Kosanovich held the round one lead with each firing a three under-par 69.
Shane Blanchard was the Matadors' low man as he carded an opening round 73 while CSUN's Steven Molumby posted a one under 71 competing as an individual.
For complete round two results please visit Golfstat.com. Live results of the 2012 Cullum Invitational are also available.


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I'm hoping a resident candy genius can help me with this. My grandma, before she passed away, use to make the MOST AMAZING chocolate covered cherries. It was a maraschino cherry covered by a thick layer of pink cherry (or almond, not quite sure) flavored fondant. The confection was then hand dipped in Ghiradelli chocolate. The whole thing must have been the size of a golf ball, maybe a little smaller. But this will be the first Christmas without those chocolate covered cherries, and those are pretty much the only tradition I have for Christmas.
I would love to pick up the reigns and make these for my family (especially my father, he used to hoard them in some hidden part of the fridge) but my grandma never gave anyone a recipe for it. Does anyone have any ideas or recipes laying around for what I am looking for? Any help at all is so very much appreciated!
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Los Festingos party at Kennett Flash on June 13
06/11/2014 10:45AM, Published by ACL, Categories: In Print, Arts+Entertainment
Los Festingos will release a new CD on June 13.
Friends and fans know to expect just about anything at a Los Festingos show, and the band is preparing a special event on June 13 at the Kennett Flash to celebrate the release of their second CD, "Aquaculture Is Not a Game."
The band, which has roots in West Grove, features Sam Kwietniak (lead vocals and guitar), Tim Gould (bass, vocals), Christopher Boss Ruffini (drums, percussion), and Bucky Kellorgg (lead guitar).
The band's Facebook page hints at their musical diversity, saying, "We incorporate a wide range of styles: rock, folk, punk, jazz, bossa nova, country, blues, etc., etc., etc. Nothing is impossible with Los Festingos!"
Opening the show will be the Delaware duo Hot Breakfast at 7 p.m., with Los Festingos at 9 p.m. Tickets are $15. For tickets or more information, visit www.kennettflash.org.
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August date takes place of Atlanta's second Truck race
In his efforts to find a new entitlement sponsor for NASCAR's Truck Series, chief marketing officer Steve Phelps has been handed a nice enticement: A Saturday night race in the nation's third-largest market.
On Tuesday, NASCAR announced the 2009 Truck Series schedule, with plans to visit Chicagoland Speedway on Aug. 28. That replaces a second date at Atlanta -- and gives NASCAR's third national series some extra presence near the Windy City.
With Craftsman -- headquartered in Hoffman Estates, Ill. -- opting out of series sponsorship at the end of the season, NASCAR president Mike Helton said the search for a replacement is ongoing.
"Steve Phelps and his folks are very hard at work on narrowing it down and landing on a specific sponsor for that series," Helton said. "Hopefully in the next few weeks, we can put it out in public."
Chicagoland Speedway president Matt Alexander was ecstatic about the announcement, which places the race one week before Labor Day. The track's Sprint Cup and Nationwide Series weekend is in July.
"It's a strong addition to our schedule," Chicagoland Speedway president Matt Alexander said. "Having a night race is absolutely incredible. We've built a lot of momentum on that. There's a lot of buzz around that event.
"Even with that momentum, I really believe we've only scratched the surface in this market and developing more motorsports fans. Adding NASCAR Trucks to our schedule clearly falls in line with that line of thinking."
Helton said NASCAR had been looking at ways to manipulate the schedule to accommodate Chicagoland's interest in a date.
"When a Truck race became available, Chicago had -- for some time -- been wanting one," Helton said. "It makes sense for that series to be in that market area, as well. We're glad that it worked out for '09.
"It's just a matter of balancing out what we think is the right place, the right time, availability and what's good for the NASCAR community as a whole. When we decided to put the Truck Series event at Chicagoland and the Nationwide Series in Iowa, it came after a good deal of thought process."
The Truck Series schedule remains at 25 races for 2009, and Helton said that's done with financial stability in mind.
"The Truck schedule is purposely kept at a number of events that we feel like is reasonable for the owners and participants to be involved in," Helton said. "Most of it is economics and part of it is just the ability to move around with the people and resources."
It also makes for a lot of off-weeks early in the season, Helton admitted. After the season-opener at Daytona and a trip to California, the series runs only three races over the next 11 weeks.
"When we moved to opening the Truck Series at Daytona during Speedweeks -- which was the right thing to do -- it spread out their season," Helton said. "We do have multiple weeks off in that series because it starts earlier than it originally did."
Iowa Speedway landed a Nationwide Series race but was left off the Truck calendar for 2009.
"The schedule just didn't permit," Iowa Speedway president Jerry Jauron said. "There was no open date. We can respect that and we feel like we're not given a race ... but you earn it.
"Down the road, obviously, if an opening exists in the [Craftsman Truck Series] and eventually in Cup, we will definitely entertain the idea of bringing those series to Iowa as well."


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Alan Titchmarsh hits out at modern technology
Alan Titchmarsh goes live on B&Q's Facebook to spread the green word, after issuing a warning against Britain's technology reliant culture.
Never one to shy away from speaking his mind, Alan Titchmarsh, the nation's favourite gardener and B&Q's celebrity ambassador has warned against Britain's technology reliant culture, saying that if we don't get more hands on with nature there is little hope for our future.
Alan Titchmarsh said: 'We are now part of a fast-paced culture that has become increasingly reliant on technology - in pressing a button or two to achieve our aims. But if that means we lose the ability to involve ourselves in a hands-on-way with nature, to understand how she works and to each play an active part in growing and nurturing things then there is little hope for the future. Whingeing on about global warming and climate change is not enough, it is even more important that we each of us look after our own patch of land right now - however small - and make the most of it under the prevailing weather conditions. Sowing seeds, planting and growing things are practical ways in which we can make a difference, and they are a far more valuable contribution to the wholesomeness of the environment, the wellbeing of wildlife and the health of the planet than a lot of hot air, from wherever it is generated."
Alan's call to action: "We need to get out there - each one of us - and get stuck in; only then can we experience the joy of working first-hand with nature and be confident in passing on our skills to generations that follow. If all we can hand on is another button to press to save time, or a speedier arrival at a destination courtesy of even faster transport, the time will come when we will wonder why we bothered arriving there at all."
To get his message across, Alan has decided that if he can't beat them, he may as well join them, preening his keyboard skills to host his first ever online Q&A on B&Q's Facebook. The two hour online forum is scheduled for 10am to 12pm on the 26th March, and fans will be able to chat with Alan, and tap into his expert knowledge on gardening and the great outdoors.
Testing the online waters won't be Alan's only 'first' this March. His statement arrives the week before his first ever appearance at this year's Ideal Home Show (March 16th to April 1st) where he hopes to encourage Brits back into the garden, inspiring them with ideas for their own garden designs. On the 17th – 19th March, Alan will be putting his gardening expertise to good use, by demonstrating his essential tips to achieve the perfect, vibrant garden this summer in his 'Bringing Colour into your Garden' session which will take place in the How To Theatre which is in association with B&Q.
Latest figures released from B&Q from a poll of over 2,000 home owners reveal that gardening is at the top of our home improvement agenda for 2012, with over 90 per cent of us rather getting stuck into a gardening chore, over a task indoors. The same poll also revealed that women have taken over from men as gardening guardians, emerging as the gender most likely to complete the family's gardening jobs.
Two thirds of Brits have at some point grown something themselves, with 86 per cent of people actually eating what they grow. Surprisingly double the amount of men over women said growing their own made them feel worthy and sensible.
2012 will see over a quarter of the nation renovate their home ahead of the Jubilee and Olympic celebrations, with the average person expected to invest around £808 (almost ten per cent more than 2011), with kitchens, bathrooms and gardens predicted to be the biggest areas of growth.
Katherine Paterson, B&Q's Marketing Director said: "We're delighted to continue our mission to make gardening easier and greener for everyone into its third year. Alan's wealth of knowledge and passion continues to inspire the nation to improve their outdoor spaces, and sharing his expertise has helped to encourage thousands of individuals and families to step back and say with a huge sense of pride, 'I did that'. "


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METRONOME help really needed... Please!!!
I just bought myself a nice fancy Boss DB-90 metronome, because i felt the need to have some guidence on my rudiments and basic patters practicing (im a novice drummer). The DB 90 was the choice because of its built in rhythm coach feature.
I have a plain old "tic" metronome from my guitar playing days, and my Roland TD-6 VDrum has a built in metronome, which is a mess to work with.
So, I wanted something that could help when practicing 5, 6, 7 or 9 notes per beat, and also when doing a routine like:
|| 4 notes per beat | 6 notes per beat | 8 notes per beat | 4 notes per beat | etc...
So i guess you guys got the picture. I wanted a metronome that would do more than just count the beats and accent the one. I wanted something that would "sing" all the subdivisions on the beat, like 6 notes, 7, triplets combined with 4 notes, etc.
The point is.......... do the hell do i do this on a digital metronome?????
I read the manual over and over (http://www.bosscorp.co.jp/products/e...cd=696&iStcd=4) and i CANT seem to find a way to do anything more than the most basic rhythm combinations you can think off!!!
Heres the only things I found on the DB-90:
. Click on every tempo of the mesure (1-9)
. Click on the 1st (strong) beat and the AND for each tempo ("1, &, 2, &, 3, etc")
. Click on the "1, e, &, a", "2, e, &, a", etc
. Click fro triplets (1, tri, plet, 2, tri, plet, etc)
How the hell do i make this thing consider 2 groups of triplets on a tempo?? Like 6 groups of notes per tempo, instead of just 3?? What about 9 notes per tempo??
Looks like the maximum amount of beats i can hear on a tempo is 4... So, i cant have 8 notes per tempo?????
I mean....... thats how fancy expensive digital metronomes work these days???
Maybe theres an "indirect" way of getting those countings off of the dawn thing that i just cant seem to find!!
I know this really sounds like some stupid dumb newbiee questions, but, yes, im a newbiee and im really surprised that i paid big bucks on the best metronome i could find and yet it only puts out the most basic stuff!!
HELP, please!!;.
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Not entirely sure I get you, are you stuck on how to program different subdivisions? If the manual doesn't mention triplet/sextuplet/nontuplet divisions, or any odd-number divisions, then it probably isn't capable of playing them. I don't know of any standalone metronome that features odd subdivisions. My Tama Rhythmwatch allows Q/8/16 subdivisions but no 5/7/9s. Sorry. Might be worth getting a refund on it and trying some others out instore to see which one best suits your needs.
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Thanks for you reply, Jones!
I will try to make myself more clear this time!!
I cant seem to find a way to make this expen$$$ive metronome "play" more than 3 or 4 straight notes in each tempo.
The "maximun" amount of note combinations i can get from each tempo is:
1 e & a 2 e & a 3 e & a 4....etc
1 tri plet 2 tri plet 3 tri plet 4 tri plet ... etc
I CANT seem to find a way of mixing two-triplets in each tempo, so you end up with sextuplets.
Got my point??
Maybe theres some simple way of doing it, some "indirect" way, but i just can seem to figure it out!!!
Also, seems i cant get polyrhythms!! What the manual calls a polyrhythm is actually and odd time signature, like 4+3 (1, 2, 3, 4, 1, 2, 3, 1, 2, 3, 4, 1, 2, 3, etc...).
I thought that ANY digital metronome would be able to cope different note subdivisions for each tempo in a bar, like:
|| 1st tempo | 2nd tempo | 3rd tempo | 4th tempo||
|| sextuplets | 8th notes | 16th notes | triplets ||
Got my idea??
Anyone heres uses this DB-90???
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Re: METRONOME help really needed... Please!!!
He wants a metronome that will play fives on beat one, sixes on beat two, fours on beat three, etc.
Metronomes don't do that. Drum machines will, if you want to bother programming them to that degree. Though, as was suggested to him on another forum, it's better for him as a player not to have a click on every single stroke he plays.
Re: METRONOME help really needed... Please!!!
I have a DB-90, and while what you're asking for is indirectly possible, I don't know how useful it will be to you. Here's how, though. Let's say we're trying to get an even septuplet (seven). I usually use voice 2, as it's the most generic-sounding metronome setting. Anyway, press VOICE and dial until you see it select 2.
Now press BEAT/PATTERN once and dial until you see 7. Slide up the Accent, quarter note, and master volume (far right). If you dial the tempo all the way up to 250, you'll have an even septuplet at 250/7, or approximately 36 bpm, which is pretty dang slow.
You can double this by sliding up the eighth note, but every other beat will start on the off-beat sound. You can triple by using the triplet instead of the eighth note, and you can quadruple by using the eighth and sixteenth. This will get you an even septuplet at 143, and it will sound ridiculous. Only one in four beats will start on the accent sound, which is pretty annoying.
So is your DB-90 useless? I don't think so. I use it daily, both in teaching and in playing. You said that you wanted to work on rudiments, but I'm not aware of any rudiments that use the odd groupings you're describing. Yes, you can play a seven-stroke roll as an even septuplet, but that's not very realistic. It makes much more musical sense to play it as six thirty-second notes and a sixteenth, or as a sixteenth-note sextuplet leading into a quarter note.
Anyway, let's say you're working on paradiddles. Set the metronome to 60, click COACH until you see Gud (Gradual up-down), and hit start. If you play eighth's, it's easy. Every two beats, it adds a bpm. Soon you're at 70, no sweat. Then 80, then 90, until the metronome maxes out at 250, at which point it turns around and goes down to the original tempo. If 250 is too fast (and it probably is), you can tell it to slow down by hitting WRITE.
You'll be practicing your rudiments old-school open-closed-open, but with the metronome forcing you to pace it out at a VERY gradual pace. This gets you to practice not just the slow and quick tempos, but also the intermediate tempos where you have to balance wrist action and bounce.
I generally hit the TRIG/GUIDE button and dial it down to zero, as otherwise, the DB90 plays with you, which I honestly don't find helpful.
Re: METRONOME help really needed... Please!!!
You can do this with Bounce Metronome Pro. It's for XP, Vista or Windows 7. It's rhythm cycle metronome can play any several rhythms one after another.
See here:
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It can also do polyrhythms which you wanted. Also many other features: mixed meters, odd time signatures, swing rhythms, subdivisions, accent or skip beats - just about anything you might want by way of rhythms.
Its bouncing balls, conductor's baton or drum stick visuals help you to keep time with the metronome.
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Here is a video of it playing 4, 6, and then 8 notes per beat:
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The main disadvantage of course is that it is less portable than a hardware metronome. But if you have a small laptop or netbook running XP or later, then you can use that.
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Re: METRONOME help really needed... Please!!!
simple solution ... turn off the accent.
I know you want it to give the "the 1" [first beat of each measure] but do that yourself.
So, whatever time signature you are in, the beat is the primary note value. For example ... In 6/8 ... the click at about 152 would be the 1/8 note of a mid tempo song. Do this for any time signature ...
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Turning off the accent is the best solution offered up yet.
If you have an iPhone or an iPod touch you should download Tempo or Tempo2 by Frozen Ape. It's less than $5 and it is very accurate and does more than my Yamaha and Tama metronomes did. It will do exactly what you've listed.
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All right, let's navigate to the Review mode. All right well, why do we want to use this Review mode and what's it all about? Well for starters you will notice in a few things. We have some controls at the bottom, also a little bit of descriptive information. Then I have what looks like a carousel of images. Now how can I then go through my images? Well, press the Right Arrow key and I can then go through these images. Here is Travis and his little garage or his mudroom in front of the house. Here we are heading up to the mountains, Travis getting close to the top. Absolute amazing snow, beautiful panorama views.
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Well let's say that I actually want to show a client images in this review mode for some reason. And I really want it to be black. Well, I need to go to my Preferences, right. Adobe Bridge CS4 > Preferences, change the Image Backdrop to Black, click OK. We will now see that the backdrop for the Content window is black. Then press that shortcut key, Command+B on a Mac/Control+B on a PC. Review mode is now in this black mode. Okay, well that's kind of interesting. Okay well, then why would you want to use review mode? And how can you understand some of these shortcuts and some of the things that you can take advantage of here? Well, you may want to use Review mode in order to evaluate a certain set of images and even more. Press the H key while you are in the Bridge Review mode and here you can show or hide the commands. Let's go through them, so we are thinking okay I can actually do some functional stuff here.
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Rather using the arrow keys, this time I'm going to click on in the image. And here we have the image. Now when I click on this, I don't see my loupe. And do you remember why? Well, the preference we have set up, and we talked about this in the last movie, is on a Mac Command- click, on a PC Control-click. That will then open up the Loupe View mode and then we can pan around the image or we can say, hey what kind of jacket is he wearing? Mountain hardware. We can see little details of that. And then to get rid of that tool, again it's also holding down the Command key on a Mac/Control key on a PC. Make sure you see that Hand tool and then click and it will close the loupe.
All right, well let's bring back to this Command, so just keep that in mind, that by default it says Click, but we changed that in Preferences. So it's Command or Control click for us. Well, now that Down Arrow is actually pretty interesting, what that Down Arrow does is allows us to remove an image from a selection. I'll press the H key and let's say I'm going to scroll through these images and I'm looking to create a set of images that really belong together. So these were all out in the backcountry, beautiful, great. The beginning of the trip. Cool, but then I have this portrait. This is really a beautiful portrait in my opinion. They are just amazing people, they are so active and energetic and you can just see it in their faces, right. But it doesn't fit in the set. So I want to get rid of the image.
I'll press the Down Arrow key. Now this is really fun, watch this. It just gets rid of it, it drops it down. Now it's not deleting the image, it's just simply removing it from the Review mode and I can continually do that to get rid of all my images. Now, when I get down to a number that doesn't allow me to have that Carousel like this number 4, in this case now my Review mode looks just a little bit like that Preview. So I'm going to continually get rid of these until I'm left with one image. You will also notice that it's resizing my images for me. Now again, it's not deleting those images, it's simply removing them from this Review mode. Well, now that I have got rid of all of them, I can't do much here, so I'll press the Esc key that exits out of the Review mode.
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And their findings may give jerks reason to celebrate: Those researchers found that there was a negative relationship between agreeableness and credit scores. "In simple terms, this means the more agreeable you are, the lower your credit score is," says LSU professor Jeremy Bernerth, one of the study's authors.
"Alternatively, the more disagreeable you are, the higher your credit score is," Bernerth says.
Bernerth says there are several possible explanations as to why jerks score so highly. "Someone who is disagreeable might refuse to co-sign a loan for someone else or they might refuse to open up a store credit card at the request of a store clerk," he says. Both of those actions are typically discouraged for people looking to improve their credit. "This is just pure speculation, but we do know that agreeableness is also negatively related to career advancement and career earnings. It doesn't seem like too far of a stretch to link those findings with one's credit score," Bernerth says.
In other words, the bad attitude that helped you elbow your way up the career ladder may have also helped you achieve a high credit score.
That connection between career performance and credit is sometimes considered by employers during the hiring process. Certain employers and industries are known to check job applicants' credit histories before making their final selection. (A coalition of consumer advocacy and civil rights groups, meanwhile, recently demanded that credit bureau TransUnion stop selling its credit reports to employers.) However, credit scores aren't considered.
The researchers found that credit may have something to say about job performance -- in some cases. "There was a link between conscientiousness (a measure of reliability) and one's credit score. Those individuals who are conscientious tend to have higher credit scores," Bernerth says in an email.
But that doesn't mean the reverse is true for people with bad credit.
"There was not a link between credit scores and theft (or any other type of counterproductive behavior)," Bernerth says.
A few weeks ago, I sampled a new Experian service that gives advice to people on how to improve their credit score. When they counseled me, never once did they mention that I should change my easygoing ways and get surly. Those idiots. And what are YOU looking at?
See related: TransUnion asked to stop selling credit reports to employers, Experian gets personal to teach about credit, but it'll cost you
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A newly approved treatment for breast cancer is helping improve survival rates without the negative side effects.
Clinical trials at Cancer Care Centers of South Texas helped lead to recent approval of a new "smart bomb" type of therapy by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
Pat Dannish enrolled in the study after being diagnosed with an aggressive form of Stage 2 breast cancer.
"It was a miracle drug," said Dannish. "I didn't have nausea, I didn't have any of the side effects."
Kadcyla is a combination of a drug called Herceptin and a chemotherapy drug called DM1.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Best book I've read so far!!!!,
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This review is from: Fair Game (Hardcover)
If I were stranded on a desert island and could only have one UF title delivered to me this year this one would be it! I love Patricia Briggs, I love the world she creates both with this series and the Mercy Thompson series and in case I haven't mentioned it I loved this book! Ok enough with the gushing now and on with the reviewing by the way this was a really good book in case I haven't mentioned it...ok now I'm really done.
If you haven't read the other books in the series you could read this as a stand alone it is at the core a supernatural mystery but you will enjoy it far better with some backstory. Charles is the enforcer for the Marrok, the head of all North American werewolves and he is the one who enforces discipline and discipline in their world is not a slap on the wrist. Anna is an Omega wolf, a rare type of wolf she can both calm other wolves and is outside of the pack hierarchy. Anna notices that Charles is not handling his job well and brings it to the Marrok.
If you have read the previous books then you will enjoy Anna who started out as a very beaten down abused wolf become someone who takes on Bran. She in her way manipulates Bran into helping her husband and saving him from the ghosts haunting him. Bran sends Anna to consult with the FBI on a serial killer case where the killers have been targeting werewolf and Fae victims.
No one does a better job of building on their world with each book than Patricia Briggs, each book adds another layer of richness and even more depth to characters we know and love. Her characters are dark, Bran Charles and the Fae are all dangerous predators and not always in control of their darker sides. The crimes are brutal and the bad guys are crazy zealots. Despite all of this her main characters all have redeeming qualities that make you cheer them on and hope they find their happy ending. Anna and Charles have their issues and manage to work them out by the end of the book.
The ending...WOW! The ending was definitely a surprise, but still very good. It sets up the next book in the series nicely without leaving a cliffhanger. Other authors could take a lesson from this, how to end a book while leaving the reader wanting more but not wanting to strangle the author because of a cliffhanger...gods save me from cliffhangers. The only bad thing to say about this book is that it will be 2 years before there is another one.
5/5 Go get this book now!!!!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Wow - just - WOW! I can't wait for the next one!!!,
Darlene (Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Fair Game (Hardcover)
I received this audiobook for review from the publisher. I did not receive any compensation for my review, and the views expressed herein are my own.
Fair Game takes place close to a year after Hunting Ground ends. Not just the wolves have been 'outed' to the public, but also fae. As a result, CNTRP (pronounced can-trip) has been created, which is a new agency formed to deal with preternaturals. The acronym stands for Combined Nonhuman and Transhuman Relations Provisors.
A serial killer has been on the loose in Boston, and the FBI has invited CNTRP and the spokesperson for the wolves, Adam Hauptman, to consult with them to see whether they can aid in the investigation. Adam is the Alpha of the Tri-Cities pack and, because his mate has been injured, Bran decides to send Anna as a replacement to act as their spokesperson. Anna is very perceptive and highly skilled at reading people, and she also gives off a non-threatening presence. From the forensic photographs, Charles recognizes not just wolves as some of the victims but also fae. Charles and Anna must work with the local Boston Alpha, Isaac, who was Changed about the same time as Anna. When another fae is kidnapped, it is a race against the clock as Charles and Anna try to uncover who is responsible for these hideous crimes.
Fair Game is quite a bit darker than the rest of the books in the Alpha & Omega series. The violence is more graphic, and the book just has an overall darker feel to it. It matched the change in Anna's and Charles' relationship, which has also become riddled with problems. Because the wolves are no longer a secret, Bran has put tighter reins on the packs and cannot allow any wolves to behave in a manner that is out of control. Problematic wolves are dealt with much more severely, which means that Charles is sent out more and more often to carry out the Marrok's sentences. Where before newly-Changed wolves may have been let off with a warning, they are now being eliminated by Charles. With so many kills, his guilt is getting the better of him and he is plagued by the souls of those he has punished. To keep Anna safe, he shuts down his bond to her so that they troubled souls cannot harm her. However, by doing so, he has severed the part of him that gives him peace. Anna and Charles are both suffering from his withdrawal, and she even is at odds with Bran because she blames him for his part in making Charles the way that he is now. When her pleas fall on deaf ears, she turns to Asil to see if he can intervene.
Despite the increased tension between Anna and Charles, there are some tender moments like this one:
'"I need to go," she said to his chest. "I need ' " His mouth closed over hers, hot and hungry, warming her mouth as his body warmed her body. "Me," Charles said, his voice dark and gravelly as if it had traveled up from the bottom of the earth, his eyes a bright gold. "You need me."'
This book ends with what promises to be excitement in the next chapter of the Alpha & Omega series! Briggs is going to really shake things up!
With each book, I feel as though I am getting to know all of the key players on a deeper level. I love that. Briggs doesn't create one-dimensional characters; they are multifaceted. I also like how she changed up the relationship a bit between Anna and Charles. Until now, their relationship has evolved in a healthy way. Because of the nature of Charles' responsibilities, his change was unavoidable. And his reaction was so...Charles ' sacrificing his own mental health because of his love for Anna. I like how Anna is not afraid to give Bran a piece of her mind! She is the only one that can get away with that.
I'm so sad that I am caught up now in the series! I now have to go and read Briggs' sister series, Mercy Thompson. That will have to satisfy me until the next installment in the Alpha & Omega series comes out.
I was so pleased that Narrator Holter Graham reverted back to his original vocalizations for Bran and Charles as first portrayed in Cry Wolf! Graham's narration is the right blend of emotion and intensity, and he really is a delight to listen to!
MY RATING: 5 stars!! It was superb! I loved it, and I will likely re-read it again in the future! You should definitely read it! Thanks to Penguin Audio for the review copy!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Best in the series thus far!,
Genipher Rodocanachi (burnaby,bc) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Fair Game (Hardcover)
I seriously had to ration my reading,knowing the ride would end all too soon! This was such a well written adventure that I can't find any faults to point out. Patricia Briggs has maintained her status as the best in UF authors up with Jim Butcher. I've been biding my time with lesser UF writers who would do well to take some notes from her.The storyline flowed evenly throughout the book,advancing you along without ever lagging or deviating from the plot. All the while developing some very well rounded new characters that may pop up in future books. This was such a terrific read and I can only hope that the wait for the next installment in the lives of either Charles,Anna,Adam or Mercy doesn't take as long to be written! Great work Ms.Briggs!!!
4.0 out of 5 stars Like coming home...,
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This review is from: Fair Game (Hardcover)
I find spending time with Charles and Anna makes me feel like I am coming home. The characterization that Brigg's puts into them makes me feel like I know them and I get totally invested in the story. I try to ration it, I try to slow down and I just can't. This was not my favorite in the series but there isn't one of the Alpha and Omega stories that I don't really enjoy which, in my experience, is rare for a series. I did find that Charles' and Anna's relationship felt stalled in Fair Game but there was enough action going on that I found I didn't mind that much. The secondary character's didn't get short changed we meet a few new people and we see more of the "brother wolf" side of Charles. The Game Changer at the end of Fair Game will have huge ramifications in the A&O and the Mercy universe. Even after rereading the whole series in preparation for Fair Game I found myself reluctant to leave their world and started again at the beginning of the series to keep from having to say good-bye again until the next installment comes out. For me Charles and Anna are *sigh* worthy and I just can't get enough.
5.0 out of 5 stars Wow, What a Ride!,
Dianne E. Socci-Tetro "When I was your age, t... (Reading Over Your Shoulder - USA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Fair Game (Hardcover)
Not many Authors could manage to pull of what Patricia has dared to do, and to do so well. Two have two series running along the same time-line with occasional references to each series and I hope that maybe, someday down the line some of the characters will overlap.
I knew that Patricia would ultimately find a way to take both of her series and bring the time-lines together. This is great and I think that it is going to make both of these series much more interesting. Especially if each couple can `invade territories' occasional!
Anna and Charles need to make a trip to Boston to help the FBI with a serial murderer that has taken out a few werewolves as well as many Fae. Anna is a great choice to send (along with Charles) for this job since she is much better at PR than anyone else is. Moreover, why wouldn't she be? Her Omega-ness will calm almost anyone and have them eating out of her hand, so it stands to reason that she will be great at PR.
Now Charles is having a problem that he (naturally) has not discussed yet with Anna. It has to do with the ghosts of the last wolves he has had to `discipline' and what it is doing to him mentally AND physically. It is not good. Charles guilt has the ghost feeding off him almost like vampires and this will hinder him at critical times.
It is great to see that Charles is able to use his Brother Wolf when Charles feels he can no longer handle things.
The story moves at what I think is a perfect pace, and allowed for the perfect amount of time to deal with everything on Anna and Charles's plate . Yet, I have to agree with one of the other fans...why wasn't this book longer?
Patricia has allowed Anna growth in very few books, and that is almost unparalleled with any other author and she has allowed us in this novel, to see Charles being vulnerable. This was an amazingly emotional novel as far as Anna and Charles goes, but it does have its usual humorous bits, informative bits and even occasional snarky bits.
This novel has one of the most exciting (although I don't mean that in the usual sense) endings that I have come across lately.
Just what will the Fae Princes proclamation mean for Mercy and the Fae on the reservation there and all the Fae that she knows? What is it going to mean in future books? Will it be important? I for one CANNOT wait to find out.
5.0 out of 5 stars Werewolves of Boston,
E. A Solinas "ea_solinas" (MD USA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Fair Game (Hardcover)
Many urban fantasy writers include werewolves, fae and vampires revealing themselves to the world, but only a few actually look at how people would realistically react. Patricia Briggs' "Fair Game" gives us both a sobering portrait of how things might unfold AND a solid serial-killer thriller. The third Alpha and Omega novel has a suspenseful story at its core, but Briggs also provides quieter moments so her characters can breathe.
After having to kill several werewolves, Charles is beginning to crumble mentally; he's seeing ghosts and starting to give in to his bloodthirsty instincts. So he and Anna are sent to Boston on a special mission -- assist the FBI on a serial-killer case that has lasted decades. The killer initially had a straightforward pattern (Asian teenagers), but began including werewolves and fae. Each one was carved with witch symbols, raped, and finally murdered.
Now the human daughter of a high-ranking fae has been kidnapped, and the FBI/werewolf team has only hours to find her. But the case becomes particularly strange when they discover that a long-dead witch and a bizarre kind of fae may be involved in it. And unless they figure out who the killers are fast, Anna might be their next target.
"Fair Game" tries to tackle a lot of heavy topics -- prejudice, the cost of killing, and the way normal humans would see the "monsters." And honestly, Patricia Briggs does really well. She doesn't dip into any heavy-handed gay/racial symbolism, and she doesn't depict ALL humans as slavering racists or groupies either. Laurell K. Hamilton should take notes.
The plot is a heavy, fast-moving affair with a feeling of creepy, overhanging suspense, marred only by a few scenes where the characters seem to forget the crisis. It's heavy, dark stuff, made of blood, black magic and killers who are complete unknowns, winding up into a bloodsoaked, genuinely freaky finale. It also has a finale that is both satisfying and realistic, altering the dynamic of human/supernatural relations. Things won't be the same again.
But Briggs also inserts scenes that allow her characters moments of quiet and reflection. And occasionally, there's some gentle humor -- the chapters from Brother Wolf's POV ("No taxis for werewolves!", or Charles and Alistair singing a Welsh folksong after the rescue.
This book also addresses something that perplexed me about the previous Alpha and Omega books: how can a guy like Charles be okay with being an enforcer/executioner, and how can Bran be okay with sending his son to kill? Turns out they aren't -- Charles is haunted by the ghosts of those he killed, and at times Brother Wolf has to take over to keep him from losing control. Fortunately, Brother Wolf is adorable.
Meanwhile, Anna has developed a lot from the frightened, timid creature she used to be -- she's now stronger and more assertive than before. She even faces off against the Marrok. And Briggs populates Boston with a solid cast of characters -- the strong, capable Leslie, the feisty local Alpha Isaac, and the elegant ancient fae Alistair.
"Fair Game" took a long time to arrive, but it was worth it -- this is the sort of urban fantasy that we need more of. And it leaves you wishing you knew what would happen next.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Great story!,
Jenifer Mohammed, Author of Resurrecting Cybe... (Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Fair Game (Alpha & Omega) (Kindle Edition)
Always love it when I get to read more about Charles and Anna. This story has them on the trail of a serial killer while working with the FBI and a mix of very interesting characters including a Fae lord. Loved it!
5.0 out of 5 stars Big cheer for Patricia Briggs Werewolves' series,
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I like all of the Patricia Briggs' Werewolf series very much (she's writing two distinct story lines that occasionally overlap) with their intriguing mix of werewolves, fae, humans & vampires. The world she has created has great internal consistency, the mix of human and 'other' is very well-handled. One gets really involved with the characters who generally have very engaging personalities--both the "good" guys & the "bad". The challenges they face make for an exciting read--and Fair Game is no exception. Collect 'em all!
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent book.,
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This review is from: Fair Game (Hardcover)
Excellent book.
The next book in this series (Alpha/Omega series) and her Mercy series should be interesting because of what happens at the end of "Fair Game". The ending at the end of "Fair Game" will probably affect the Mercy series more than the Alpha/Omega series because the Fae are in more Mercy books than the Alpha/Omega books.
4.0 out of 5 stars I Liked it,
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BUT it had a different vibe than the first two books. It was really well done, and I enjoyed reading the whole thing but I kind of forgot it was part of a series. Not really sure what that means for the book but I still really liked it.
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I don't know about you, but I am having a hard time grasping the fact that Thanksgiving is just 3 weeks away. Then Christmas is right on its heels! Every year it seems like the Christmas season sooner arrives sooner and sooner. I blame the stores who put out Christmas merchandise before Halloween. Even yesterday (11/4) I drove through a town that had all of its Christmas trees up and decorated! In the words of Peter Walsh, it's all too much!
Wow! It's hard to believe that October is over and so is the Fall Fling! Thank you to everyone who participated. I hope each and everyone were able to tackle at least one of the Flings. This is always lots of fun and we'll do it again in the Spring.
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By Cindy Hamlin, Special to the Citizen 10/27/11
• Don't be afraid of the seedy! Most of the best thrift stores are in the less than ideal parts of town. Thrift stores are dirty and you will have to dig, but isn't a bargain worth digging for?
• Make nice with the owner/manager! Tell them what you are looking for and they may know where it is or will keep an eye out for you.
• Thrift stores need bags for the customer's purchases. Your home is likely filled with them, both paper and plastic, so make nice and curry some favor!
• If there is a quantity of an item, but they are priced individually, ask if they can give you a price if you take all of
them. Be prepared to take them (or not) depending on the price. If you ask for a better price on an item (not all do this) be prepared to pay it. The owners get really peeved if you ask continually and never buy it.
• Most thrift stores have a discount schedule (colored dots/tags, sections that are over stocked with items, etc). This is usually posted or announced when you arrive, so look for it or ask. It may make the difference in buying it or leaving it there.
• Think of other uses for your purchases. The shirt with a spot can be fabric for a bag; a wool sweater can be felted. A shirt missing buttons can have a new funkier set. A single earring can become a pendant on a necklace or the center for a brooch. No item is a lost cause unless it is disgusting!
• Craig's List is a good place to check for shops. They usually post it in the yard/garage sale section.
• Stop in often! They get new merchandise EVERY DAY and ALL DAY! It is not the same store 20 minutes after you leave.
• Google search "thrift shops" and "your town". You may find ones that you never knew of. Ask a fellow thrift shopper if they found any new or cool shops.
• If your gut tells you that the item is worth something, LISTEN! As you develop and fine tune your thrifting skills it gets better. You can also go home and research it. I buy items at the Goodwill and then take home and research it. They have a return policy for store credit only, so I am not at a loss if I take it back.
• Tell your thrifting buddies what you are looking for. They can help you look for that illusive item.
Good luck and happy hunting!
Cindy Hamlin is a lover of thrift shops and a maker of things. She shares her exploits on her blog, Cindy is Crafty (cindyiscrafty.wordpress.com) and she makes and sells jewelry designs at shops in the Metro Richmond region and her thrift finds on eBay.
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The 10th Annual Filipino Festival will be held Aug. 7-8 at Our Lady of Lourdes Church, 8200 Woodman Rd., beginning with opening ceremonies at 5 p.m. Friday and continuing with live entertainment, food and exhibits until 10 p.m. On Saturday the festival will take place from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. with a full schedule of performances featuring traditional Filipino dance, music and song.
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The Children's Museum of Richmond last week opened its new Short Pump location at Short Pump Town Center, to the delight of children who attended a sneak preview of the location July 10. The new facility, located under the forthcoming LL Bean store (formerly the food court) is 8,500 square feet in size – much larger than CMoR's former Short Pump location at West Broad Village, which opened in 2010. The new space includes The CarMax Foundation Service Station, the Silver Diner, a grocery store, a performance stage and an art studio, as well as a giant Light Bright Wall. > Read more.
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