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Such a sad story. I hate for anyone to be called out or humiliated in public. Sounds like from the angle presented that others tried to make the situation better. I hope he understands that most of us appreciate his service and ultimate sacrifices.posted @ Tuesday, December 18, 2012 - 13:51
I so enjoy the "discoveries" scientists make routinely. Lately, it has been a nice blend between new species being discovered and churning up species evidence we have never seen. Great work!posted @ Tuesday, December 18, 2012 - 11:11
@EnergyTurtle: Agreed. It should have been "timely" and "timely" would have coincided with A Personal Foul.posted @ Friday, December 14, 2012 - 18:35
I hate that so much time has elapsed between problem and resolution. What happened is dreadful, AND fair and effective consequences are usually "timely". Not going to be the case here. I respect Richt and know that if he is in charge of dispensing "justice" on his own team - it will be fair and appropriate. If I was the BAMA coach about to play for a National Championship. . .I fear I may not chose to bench one of my starters if I was left to bring justice. Just saying because I like to win. Love it. Glad Richt is strong and caring (and glad he too is not taking away playing time.)posted @ Friday, December 14, 2012 - 18:01
@WinSomeLoseSome: Hey, there was a "get-away" driver pickup involved in this crime. Some of that $15 was for the "to-go" plate he had to order as payment for the get-away driver. Is the driver now considered an accomplice? I hope they got a tag number and driver description. This could be big.posted @ Friday, December 14, 2012 - 10:24
If you are in a healthy relationship and things start to change on one side, that change could be a sign. Generally, you don't have to discover a tracking device under your hood, or that somehow you phone was assigned to the family locator plan (for your safety of course). The "interaction" changes will probably let you know there is a problem somewhere. Love and trust can be complicated. I find treating others with respect and making them feel so comfortable in a relationship should be easy. If they are worth it. Communication is key.posted @ Friday, December 14, 2012 - 09:13
Just in case I need a more permanent solution.posted @ Friday, December 14, 2012 - 09:00
[quote][b]SockPuppetsRUs[/b] - @sparta girl:
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Thanks so much SPRUs! I quit stuffing tissue in my bra somewhere around 7th grade (late bloomer). Now, I will start stuffing it in my Nike Hightops! I am going to work at least 5'7" tomorrow! I wonder if anyone will notice? Didn't know men had their own bag of tricks too!!! Most helpful video I have seen in a while. Thanks.posted @ Thursday, December 13, 2012 - 19:18
I know my lineage and I am a product of so many "minorities", yet I am categorized as "white/caucasion" on legal documents. Many of my ancestors were minorities at various stages of life - funny how things evolve. Sometimes, funny how we accept or reject change. I do not believe that we will wake up January 1, 2043 and say - where did all the white folks go? It is going to be fine. I look forward to change.posted @ Thursday, December 13, 2012 - 14:22
[quote][b]stinkbait[/b] - Need to cure the tendency to throw into multiple coverage receivers and Grow about 3-4 inches taller to reduce tipped passes (Pro defensive linemen will get in the way far more that the college guys).
Good Luck! [/quote]
Hey, let me know about the plan for growing inches taller after puberty (or into adulthood). Always wanted to be a little taller. A pill or a potion?
And I too wish Aaron lots of luck at any height! Go Dawgs! Sic 'em.posted @ Thursday, December 13, 2012 - 14:09
Suspect was fully prepared to do some real damage in terms of ammunition and fire power. The suspect is in critical condition after multiple surgeries. The officer is home resting and recovering. So happy for the officer and his dept and family. I have seen similar situations where the suspect wants to end his life and chooses to go out in this manner. Not saying this is so for this case.posted @ Thursday, December 13, 2012 - 13:41
"a day, keeps the doctor away."posted @ Thursday, December 13, 2012 - 09:46
[quote][b]E.J.[/b] - You sound like my future-fantasy human. There will come a time on this planet, if we last long enough, to where we are all mutts of complete mixture and be far, far better off because of it. Children of the future will read of a time when tribalism, nationism and racism caused untold suffering and misery in the world and not be able to relate. They will think of us as savages, I'm sure.[/quote]
You are so accurate. My people live forever so I will probably transition into that time. I am already there, but I will be patient and wait for the next generation to catch up. Thanks.posted @ Wednesday, December 12, 2012 - 15:30
@bobbidiboo: Cool! I stand corrected!!!!posted @ Wednesday, December 12, 2012 - 14:37
@E.J.: Thanks. I will catch on. My heart is in the right place. My background makes me unique and maybe difficult to "comprehend" in print. Still working on it.posted @ Wednesday, December 12, 2012 - 14:35
@D.Dublis: Well said. I have done extensive genealogy research. My family tree is so diverse. I have limbs that include elm, pine, oak, birch, AND cedar. Never hear a racially-motivated-negative word from me. I am sincere - and charming. . . . toot, toot.posted @ Wednesday, December 12, 2012 - 14:30
@D.Dublis: Well said. I have done extensive genealogy research. My family tree is so diverse. I have limbs that include elm, pine, oak, birch, AND cedar. Never hear a racially-motivated-negative word from me. I am sincere - and charming.posted @ Wednesday, December 12, 2012 - 14:30
@D.Dublis: Thanks for your comment, "I didn't call you a Bubba - as you have not posted a comment convicting someone before a trial or plea." That was well appreciated as I misunderstood the Bubba comment and did indeed think it was for me. Thanks for clarifying for me and anyone else who may have been thinking the same.
I did want you to recognize (I am asking you to toot the horn for me) that I took the time to protect the Walmart clerk from the sporting goods department just in case others truly believed this man in the picture was the same guy. The two look so much alike that I too wondered if I would be seeing him this afternoon in the sporting good section. That clerk is so helpful, happy and law-abiding and I would hate that his striking resemblance would negatively impact his reputation. That was truly my intention with my post so that other conservatives might not boycott Walmart after convicting the poor clerk for no good reason.
I am new to this blog and never intend to offend. Thanks for holding me accountable for my words and how others may perceive them. Be patient with me and continue to follow and hold me accountable. I am looking forward to your feedback.posted @ Wednesday, December 12, 2012 - 14:02
@webbty80: I will need it.posted @ Wednesday, December 12, 2012 - 11:35
[quote][b]D.Dublis[/b] - I can read the facts stated to date and reach a conclusion, but it's disgraceful that the ABH crime blog is largely a place for Bubbas to convict folks before a plea or jury verdict. I know, such a quaint viewpoint.[/quote]
I am so glad we are on the same page here, Dublis. I am one of many who believe in law enforcement, rules, government, good parenting, good citizenship, freedom of speech, finding solutions instead of dwelling on the problems, I totally believe in "innocent til proven guilty". I believe that sometimes the guilty go free, but it may be for reasons that our society has put together a plan to protect all citizens, whether guilty or innocent, and AGAIN, I tell you I support that plan. I have never been wrongly accused of anything, so I do not have a chip on my shoulder. I chose to say politically correct and choose "suspect" because frankly that is what it is. You chose to imply "Bubba" which is so despicable, derogatory, and YET you do not even choose to place a disclaimer (a politically correct replacement). You see your words, your ideas, your views, as ultimately superior. Name calling is usually something we learn early in life as inappropriate, ineffective ways to communicate. All of your other points, however, were well taken. Understood. Agreed. On the same page. Name calling simply unncessary and did not even cause me to choose a counterargument because I am well-rounded and open-minded. In the future, leave out the extra derogatory "name calling" and I believe you will reach more people with your ideas and points of view. I love America. I love Georgia. I love my government, despite its short comings. Wouldn't want to be anywhere else. Hopefully in your non-totalitarian society you are so grateful for - you will find another way to describe a kind, woman who chooses to volunteer and give back to her community consistently.posted @ Wednesday, December 12, 2012 - 11:31
We have become practical and resourceful in such economic times as these. Our new best friends are big burritos at Taco Stand and pedicures.
You mean the counter with the large gun collection behind it.? No. The perp, or to be politically correct 'suspect' is larger. But great observation. I buy all my fishing gear there and no exactly who you are talking about. [quote][b]Athens Hi-Fi[/b] - Is that the guy from the east side Walmart who works the sporting goods counter?
That is why I love living in this county. Moved here from Atlanta and plan to stay as long as you will have me. I feel safe. Probably doesn't hurt to have law enforcement background in Atlanta too. I got your back. @SheriffBerry:posted @ Tuesday, December 11, 2012 - 23:02
So glad the kids were safe. It doesn't mention who took custody of the dogs. I hope they were adopted out to a more responsible owner.posted @ Tuesday, December 11, 2012 - 22:47
He should have had an idea who the caller was prior to answering. He could have listed her under a business name or buddies name in his contacts. I am sure he would have guessed that taking that call right then would lead to trouble. Just assuming the hairdresser perhaps played another role in his life.posted @ Tuesday, December 11, 2012 - 22:43
Summary: I'm not saying it's lonely to be a movie critic, but we often find ourselves seated alone in an empty theatre when we're watching new stuff. I know people who say they won't go see anything unless they have at least one other person to go with, but I've always enjoyed having the place to myself. I'm not saying it's lonely to be a movie critic, but we often find ourselves seated alone in an empty theatre when we're watching new stuff. I know people who say they won't go see anything unless they have at least one other person to go with, but I've always enjoyed having the place to myself. read more
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Cold Sesame Egg Noodles
- 1 pound fresh thin Chinese egg noodles, or 10 ounces fresh or dried ramen
- 1/4 cup rice vinegar
- 3 tablespoons sesame paste, almond butter, or peanut butter
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon dark sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon or more chili-garlic sauce
- 2 scallions, trimmed and thinly sliced
- 6 springs fresh cilantro, stems trimmed
Bring a large pot of water to a boil over high heat. Cook the noodles until tender yet firm, about 2 minutes for fresh Chinese noodles, 10 seconds for fresh ramen, and 3 minutes for dried ramen. Drain the noodles and shock in ice-cold water. Drain again.
In a large bowl whisk together the vinegar, sesame paste, soy sauce, honey, sesame oil, and chili-garlic sauce until smooth. Add the noodles and toss well to distribute the sauce evenly throughout. Garnish with the scallions and cilantro and serve at room temperature or slightly chilled.
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Police Beat: Saturday, Feb. 9, 2013
One arrested in Estates grow house seizure
Collier County sheriff's deputies made an arrest Friday in connection with a grow house operation in Golden Gate Estates, seizing $35,000 of marijuana plants, sheriff's officials said.
Angie Lynette Arcia, 25, of the 1000 block of 52nd Street SW, was arrested on a charge of marijuana possession with intent to sell. She also was charged with making a false statement to law enforcement officers.
An arrest report said that on Tuesday, officers with the sheriff's narcotics bureau served a search warrant at the suspect's residence and found a marijuana-growing operation inside the single-car garage, in the living room and in one of the bedrooms.
Deputies said they found high-intensity lights, reflective material on the walls and a digital scale. In a third bedroom, children's toys were found and deputies said they learned the suspect's 9-year-old and an infant lived with her.
She initially told officers she no longer lived at the residence that was leased in her boyfriend's name, the arrest report said.
Drug arrest
■ Jose Antonio Palacios, 33, of the 300 block of Sixth Street S. in Immokalee, was arrested Thursday by sheriff's deputies on Colorado Avenue in Immokalee, and charged with a felony level of driving with a license suspended or revoked, and a drug-related offense. He was stopped when deputies said they saw he had a child in the rear of the car without a seat belt on, according to an arrest report. The deputy said he could smell marijuana coming from the window and marijuana buds were found in a backpack next to the child, the report said.
Burglary and grand theft arrests
■ Renee Whitt Smith, 49, of the 1100 block of North Collier Boulevard, was arrested by Marco Island police on Friday and accused of forgery. A business owner in December reported to Marco police that the suspect, a former employee, had stolen and deposited two checks, one for $250 and the other for $750, into her account, an arrest report shows. When Smith was questioned, she denied taking the checks, the report shows.
■ Damien Medina, 32, of the 1000 block of 39th Street SW in Golden Gate Estates, was arrested Friday by sheriff's deputies and accused of burglary of an unoccupied residence, dealing in stolen property and grand theft, according to an arrest report. Sheriff's deputies said they responded to a call at the residence where the victim said the suspect was a longtime friend and he had stolen jewelry valued at $1,800 from the victim's wife, the report said.
■ John Michael Buss, 37, who is listed as homeless in Bonita Springs, was arrested Thursday by Collier sheriff's deputies in the 80 block of Seventh Street in Bonita Shores and accused of grand theft, a drug-related offense and occupying a house that was vacant. When questioned by deputies, he admitted to having a syringe in his possession for shooting narcotics and admitted to recently committing a theft in which he stole several pieces of jewelry belonging to a friend who lived nearby, an arrest report said. He had pawned the jewelry for $200, according to reports
■ Two people were arrested by Naples police Friday in the 800 block of Harbour Drive in Naples in connection with the burglary of an unoccupied home in the 1000 block of Diana Avenue and grand theft. Arrested were Leslie Yolanda Lopez, 39, of Lehigh Acres, and Isamel Zamora, 57, of Miami, according to sheriff's reports. Deputies said they learned that a home on Diana Avenue had been burglarized and ransacked, with jewelry valued at $3,300 reported stolen.
Domestic violence arrests
■ Justin Shamar Stready, 26, of the 2000 block of 47th Terrace SW in Golden Gate Estates, was arrested Friday in the 8000 block of Dilip Lane after he was accused of punching his girlfriend.
■ Anton Jacobson, 50, of the 200 block of 23rd Street SW in Golden Gate Estates, was arrested on Thursday at his residence. He is accused of pushing his wife in the kitchen after snatching her cell phone from her.
■ Brett Michael Cihlar, 36, of the 300 block of Newport Drive, East Naples, was arrested Thursday and accused of attacking a neighbor, who had complained to the homeowner's association about the suspect not cleaning up after his dog went on the grass. The suspect, who was in a wheelchair, and the victim confronted each other outside, an arrest report said. The victim told deputies he put his leg out to stop the suspect from approaching him in the wheelchair but the suspect jumped up from the wheelchair and attacked him. The suspect said he used the wheelchair sometimes when he has trouble walking, the report said.
DUI arrest
■ Pamela Tulloch, 48, of Fort Lauderdale, was arrested Friday in the 1000 block of Fifth Avenue S. in Naples.
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ENCOURAGEMENT is the first of two things that I use to keep a person on track to accomplish a fitness goal. The second is helping them accomplish a multitude of small but significant successes along the way. I believe that it is a gift and my calling to do both!
Success is based on teamwork. I can provide the plan, the program, the tools, the technique, the advice, the schedule and the encouragement! However, it is ultimately up to the individual to make the effort.
Fortunately, with the right motivation, anything is possible! And for me, there is no greater pleasure than providing the right encouragement to work hard, improve and change your life.
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A combination of an active childhood, a rewarding high school basketball and running career, and a fitness-focused education has made me well suited to pursue my two greatest passions: competing athletically and training others to do the same. Along the way, I have discovered that, in disciplining myself for professional competition, I am setting an example that others are inspired to follow and learn from!
In return, that inspires me to continue to do my best, compete well, and always be thankful. Success is not always about winning races, as it is always about being a positive role model to those around you.


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The right to liberty is one of the foundation rights of a free people. The idea that any US President can bypass Congress and bypass the Courts by issuing an Executive Order setting up a new legal system for indefinite detention of people should rightfully scare the hell out of the American people.
Advisors in the Obama administration have floated the idea of creating a special new legal system to indefinitely detain people by Executive Order. Why? To do something with the people wrongfully imprisoned in Guantanamo. Why not follow the law and try them? The government knows it will not be able to win prosecutions against them because they were tortured by the US.


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Careful you don't get drawn into his. . . um. . . What was I saying?
So, subtlety. I am a fan of it. I do not like it when the story waves a flashing neon sign that says "PLOT!" in a great big typeface (and probably in comic sans, too) at me. It's insulting. Perhaps someone should tell the people behind the Nurarihyon no Mago anime. Seems to me they could use a lesson in it, because the manga certainly knows what it's doing in that regard. It hints at things without giving them away, and doesn't paint great big target signs of VILLAINY on characters' backs. Would you like I should set it aflame illuminate the show's failings? Why I would be delighted.
Aotabou doesn't get near enough screentime. And where's his biker gang?!
By my calculations, the anime has perhaps one part to it that you might could call subtle without stretching the definition of the word. We keep getting hints that Kana has met Rikuo's night form previously, with the implication that this will be covered at some point. The only problem with this it that their meeting took place in the VERY FIRST CHAPTER OF THE MANGA. You know, the first thing that any viewer who sees the series, thinks it's interesting, and picks up a volume at the bookstore will read. How stupid are they?
What's worse is that same first chapter would have made for a much more interesting first episode than what they gave us (I wonder why). Without it, the characters are even flatter than they should be. I would go into more detail but why bother when you could just go read the chapter.
The best thing I'll say about this show is it's got some impressive background artwork.
On second thought, I was mistaken above; the show actually has a very subtle side to it in one respect: the way in which it is RAPING THE CANON (sung to the tune of "Waking the Demon"). Now, I am not one to level such accusations lightly, so allow me to explain myself.
Youkai are about fear. You tell stories about them because they're scary. Their attacks are based on fear, as are their strength and power. One youkai follows another because of fear. They even classify themselves based on how they collect fear. And most of them spend a sizable portion of their time scaring humans.
A youkai in its natural habitat.
But somehow episode three ignored that. They hid from the humans because, well. . . because Rikuo told them to. And they listened to that kid because. . .? No self-respecting youkai would hide from humans "just because." In the manga, they hide because they know already that Yura is an onmyoji — that is to say, they fear her. They don't know that in the anime, but they also can't have the youkai going after the humans because then they'd get exorcised. So they just make it so all the household youkai are more than happy to do what Rikuo asks.
Except. . . it's sort of a plot point that everyone is in fact not enthused that Rikuo might take over. We see that in episode five (very obviously, with more of those neon signs I was talking about earlier) with Hitotsume. But do we get any sort of buildup to it? Not really. It just sort of happens. (The aforementioned first chapter also would have served as buildup to this point.)
All he needs are a monocle and a blue flower to crush.
But no, this show would rather go full speed ahead with its cliches. I'll still watch it, sure, because I'm pretty sure it'll go through the Shikoku arc and I would love to see that animated. Just know, though, that a sizable chunk of the series is being left out. Besides, it's right after this present arc that the manga starts breaking through a lot of the cliches it set up, so who knows.


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Cooper's Carranza, Randle ink college deals
Vanessa Carranza wasn't sure she would ever get the chance to live her dream and play college softball. Derrick Randle always dreamed of playing college basketball, but had to settle for a new one — track. Even with its twists and turns, dreams did come true for the two Cooper seniors.
Carranza, a two-out all-district outfielder, signed with Odessa College on Thursday, while Randle — less than two weeks removed from winning a silver medal in the triple jump at the Class 5A state track meet — signed with Texas State in a dual signing ceremony.
It was a wonderful moment for Carranza, who thought her softball days were over. But she got a late offer from Odessa College, which is one of the most successful junior college softball programs in the nation.
"I wanted to play in college, but I never really had an offer," Carranza said. "They saw me at the Odessa High game, and my door opened up then."
In fact, Carranza was all set to focus on academics — not softball — at Texas Tech in the fall.
"When I was initially going to Tech, I planned to do school work my first year, and the second year I was thinking about trying out for their team," she said. "It just worked out right."
Carranza also had to convince her mother she could handle both softball and academics. Carranza is a biology major set on becoming an orthopedic surgeon. She said mom wasn't so sure could juggle softball and school.
"My mom, she's more of an educational player," Carranza said. "My dad supports what I do. They're afraid when I do softball, I won't be focused on school work. But with me, softball helps me with school work. I can stay ahead of the game and keep my grades up."
Carranza said her mother still has doubts about her doing both, but who can argue with a chance to get the basics out of the way at a junior college — all paid with an athletic scholarship.?
"She's a little worried, but I think she believes in me getting through," Carranza said. "I'm just glad I get to play in college and have my basics paid for."
Randle was a three-sport at Cooper. He excelled at football as a receiver, basketball as a guard and track in the jumping events. Of the three, basketball was his No. 1 love.
"A few years ago, I was hoping I'd be signing for basketball," he said. "But nothing came up, so track is my next best option. I'm going to take advantage of it."
Randle got Texas State's attention in track. He set a school record in the triple jump at the state meet earlier this month, jumping 50 feet, 5¾ inches for second place. He also finished fifth in the long jump.
Texas State, a Division I school that will compete in the Western Athletic Conference in the fall, had already made him an offer before the state meet, but Randle was keeping his options open. He finally decided the Bobcats were the best fit, especially since San Marcos isn't too far from home.
"I just decided to make my decision now before other people sign and the money starts going down," he said.
Randle said he's getting a half scholarship, and he's been told there should be enough other financial help in grants and academic scholarships that should cover it all.
While he's ready to concentrate on track, he's leaving the door open to either football or basketball.
"Right now it's track," he said. "I might walk onto another sport."
Elementary track meet to resume
The area-wide fifth-grade track meet, which was interrupted last week because of lightning, will resume at 4 p.m. today at Abilene Christian University's Elmer Gray Stadium. The meet will pick up at the point competition was stopped in the prelims.
AHS to host tennis camp
The Abilene High Tennis Camp will conduct a four-day session with instruction and match play. The came is scheduled for 8:30-11:30 a.m. May 28-31 at the Abilene High tennis courts. Cost is $95 per student. For information, contact AHS tennis coach Fred Scott at 325-677-1731, extension 1653.
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An Arizona state senator went on national television to defend the state's controversial religious-freedom bill against the steady drumbeat of opposition in the media from business leaders and prominent Republicans who have jumped on the "gay rights" bandwagon in opposition to it. Senator Al Melvin, one of the GOP legislators who voted for the bill, went on CNN Monday to defend the measure, which would allow business people to deny service to homosexuals or lesbians if servicing events like same-sex weddings goes against their religious convictions.
In an interview with CNN's Anderson Cooper, Melvin argued it is the "media frenzy" over the bill, and not the legislators and others who supported it, that it is responsible for whatever damage the controversy has done to the state's reputation. Melvin described the bill as a response to secular attacks on traditional societal norms. "All of the pillars of society are under attack in the United States," Melvin said. "The family, the traditional family, traditional marriage, mainline churches, the Boy Scouts — you name it."
When asked if the bill might also allow businesses to refuse services to other categories of persons, such as unwed mothers are divorced people, Melvin said, "I don't know of anybody in Arizona who would discriminate against another human being."
"Really?" Cooper replied. "I know people in New York who do. No one in Arizona discriminates?" That gave Melvin, a candidate for governor this year, an opportunity to defend Arizona's reputation against the implications of a New York newsman.
"Maybe you should move to Arizona," he said. "We're more people-friendly here."
The verbal sparring continued, with Cooper at one point asking Melvin whether and against whom Jesus might discriminate.
"I'm against all discrimination, and I want maximum religious freedom," Melvin said several times during the interview. "I know you're trying to set me up and I'm not going to stand for it."
Melvin's stand was in marked contrast to that of most other Republicans who have spoken out on the measure since the bill was passed last week, including three Republican senators who voted for the bill, SB 1062, but now say they've changed their minds. That reversal reflects the blitzkrieg of opposition to the bill, with prominent businessmen and both of the state's U.S. senators urging their fellow Republican, Governor Jan Brewer, to veto it. Former Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney and Newt Gingrich, a Republican presidential hopeful in 2012 and former Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives, have also weighed in on the measure, urging a veto. Brewer, who has maintained a strict silence about her intentions, has until Saturday to act on the legislation.
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Posted: August 7, 2006
FGI Welcomes PanelThe Fashion Group International welcomed industry leaders to Beauty's New Balance, Science and Nature, a panel discussion at the Hilton Hotel in New York City. Caroline Pieper-Vogt, senior vice president, marketing, Clarins USA, Inc., delivered the opening remarks, and Carol A. Smith, senior vice president and Elle Group publishing director, was moderator. Smith said this is a nation obsessed with two extremes—natural and high-tech cosmetics. "Whether science-based or nature-based, women want it all," said Smith, who cited an Elle survey noting that women sought high-tech products for immediate results and natural products for inner well-being.
Panelists included Joseph Gubernick, chief marketing officer, Estée Lauder Companies Inc.; Howard Kreitzman, vice president, cosmetics and fragrance, Bloomingdale's; Betsy Schmalz, executive vice president Creative and Technical Innovation, Beauty Avenue, Division Limited Brands; Lauren Thaman, global director, P&G Beauty Science, Procter & Gamble; and Stéphane Wilmet, general manager, SkinCeuticals, L'Oréal USA.
In addressing consumer motivation, Gubernick noted that the organic revolution started 30 years ago, supported by "a sense of nurturing and caring," the yin of his yin and yang equation. "The high-tech aspect is yang, a male characteristic. There will always be a balance between the yin and the yang," which drives consumer purchasing, he noted.
Thaman said the major revolutions have taken place in the last five years, and Wilmet thought that consumer purchases were "driven by a culture of results, demonstrable results." Schmalz cited an analogy of integrated medicine and cosmetics, noting that spirituality, emotional wellness, plus realness, like the example of real people in the Dove campaign, support "a trend toward homegrown." Kreitzman made the case for a significant demographic, noting someone turns 50 every seven seconds , and called 50 the new 30. Ultimately, "we're selling solutions to people," he said.
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Innovations in new product development and beauty packaging were subjects of HBA's mid-year conferences, held at New York's Crowne Plaza Hotel. Jean Louis Mathiez, vice president of Packaging Innovation Colour Cosmetics and Fragrances, Coty Beauty, Europe, opened the Packaging Symposium with the discussion: Packaging and Dispensing Innovations: Hygiene, Health, Beauty and Body Care, which addressed application breakthroughs, adding value to packaging and developments in pigments. Wendy Lewis, international industry consultant, delivered the keynote at the High Performance Ingredients Conference. She stressed the importance of knowing your customer, building trust and constant newness as keys to brand success.


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At So Hot Mongolian Grill, you control your destiny. Create your own Asian stir fry from our selection of fresh meats, noodles, vegetables and Asian-inspired sauces, then watch as it's cooked on our grill of epic proportions. A unique Mongolian BBQ experience for the whole family!
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The "coolest little bar in town", offering lunch, dinner and happy hour daily.
Sisters Real Southern Cooking offers classic southern cooking and soul food, including fried chicken, lots of seafood and "traditional meals that will make you think of wonderful dinner at big Mama's house." Located at 2121 Boundary Street.
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ARTworks is a fantastic community arts center, with a ninety-seat black box theater with a slant towards the unexpected, the studios of working artists, galleries displaying work from youth art to international artists, spaces for workshops, and the offices of the Arts Council of Beaufort County.
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The Beaufort County Animal Shelter offers cat adoptions in Beaufort Town Center on a permanent basis. Let the Shelter's capable volunteers match your personality with the best feline for you. Whether you're looking for unconditional love or something furry to cuddle, full-time volunteers are available to help you select the perfect cat for your household.
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In an age where individuals and families have so many choices but less time, BI-LO has created a local grocery store where shoppers can get everything they need with hundreds of ways to reduce the money they spend on groceries.
Since 1961, BI-LO dedicates everything they do to providing shoppers with freshness, variety and unmatched savings.
Higher Ground is Beaufort's premiere outdoor retailer. We offer a broad selection of trusted kayaking, camping, clothing, footwear, travel & hiking goods. You'll recognize brands such as: The North Face, Mountain Hardwear, Perception, Hobie, Wilderness Systems, Costa Del Mar, Keen, Yakima & more!
It's Fashion is a value-priced fashion store offering the latest trend setting styles. You'll find the latest junior-inspired fashion apparel, outfits, shoes and accessories for juniors, junior plus, young men, boys' sizes 8 to 20 and girls' sizes 7 to 16.
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Kmart offers customers quality products through a portfolio of exclusive brands that include Jaclyn Smith, Joe Boxer, County Living, Route 66 and Smart Sense. Kmart carries a full selection of general merchandise and includes a Pharmacy.
The Uniform Store specializes in all of your school uniform needs. Starting from kids' sizes 4 to 56 in men's. They have many name brands to choose from and frequently have specials, so stop by and check them out.
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Nestled amid moss covered oaks, our hotel boasts well-appointed, guest rooms complete with refrigerators and microwaves as well as high-speed Internet access. Enjoy amenities including on-site restaurant, outdoor swimming pool, guest laundry, business services & meeting/conference facilities accommodating up to 150+.
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Located in Beaufort Town Center at 1600 Burnside Street, Suite 103, Bangs specializes in color, using Aveda color, haircuts, hair extensions and keratin treatments. In addition to salon services, Bangs offers Bumble and Bumble products.
Color Me…Rad is an 80's themed hair salon providing clients high quality services in a relaxing fun atmosphere. Whether your style is edgy and dark, fun and colorful or classic and conservative, you can be confident the stylists have the vision and talent to create the look you desire.
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Serving Beaufort since 1985, we offer a complete menu, providing hairstyling, skin care, wax works and a large color portfolio. We are a professional salon with highly trained stylists serving women and men. We love pleasing our clients, and we invite you to join our loyal clientele.
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Beaufort Family Karate offers classical instruction in the art of Tae Kwon Do, a Korean martial art rooted in self-discipline, respect and perseverance. Our mission is to cultivate fitness of body, mind and character.
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Omni is a full service health and fitness center. Omni employees are knowledgeable, friendly and dedicated to your workout success.
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Revolution Ballroom is a warm and inviting studio offering expert instruction for dancers of all ages and abilities. Learn to dance: ballroom, Latin, swing, salsa, and argentine tango. Our services include: private lessons, group classes, dance parties, competitions, wedding preparation, and teacher training.
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94.5 The Coast delivers "Beach, Soul and Rock-n-Roll". The Coast features local Beaufort news, weather, traffic, event information, and the GREATEST HITS from the 60s, 70s and 80s. The Coast works with local businesses to maintain and grow revenue and awareness through the power of local radio.
CenturyLink provides consistently fast High-Speed Internet, Digital TV, and Unlimited Calling. These three amazing services can be bundled for one low price. Call or visit our Retail Store for expert advice and superior service.
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ISLC is a locally owned technology company specializing in business and residential Internet access, computer repair, MIS services, wireless networks, and network consulting. Our services are reasonably priced with the best technical support available at no additional cost.
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Since our founding in 1996, Virtual Marketing Concepts has led in the design and development of a series of groundbreaking web and IT Services. Domain and email hosting • MIS • Database Development • Viral Marketing (Facebook, Twitter) • Network Security • Software Development • Internet Marketing • Web Design / Development • E-commerce Solutions • Newsletter Marketing
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Michael Matthews specializes in Chapter 7 or 13 Bankruptcy. He also handles personal injury claims. Mr. Matthews explores options tailored to the individual. Whether you are struggling with debt or if you have suffered a personal injury, we will, if given the opportunity, advocate for you.
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The Law Office of Brian McDaniel, LLC is a Beaufort South Carolina law firm handling primarily civil litigation matters, South Carolina workers compensation, personal injury and wrongful death claims throughout the lowcountry of South Carolina.
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Crowley Wechsler & Associates LLC is a full-service Certified Public Accounting Firm providing a wide range of accounting services, auditing, tax consultation, planning and preparation, and financial planning services to institutional and individual clients.
Through trusted Financial Advisors, First Command develops and delivers comprehensive financial plans, supported by investment, insurance and banking solutions, to assist individuals and families in their efforts to reduce debt, build wealth, and confidently pursue their financial goals.
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Corriveau State Farm Insurance Agency provides Insurance and Financial Services. State Farm provides both personal and commercial lines of coverage, including Life Insurance, Annuities, Banking Accounts and Mutual Funds. State Farm helps their clients manage risks and secure their future, providing valued long term products and services resulting in a respected relationship.
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Mallory S. Groves, DMD, MSD, Specialist in Orthodontics
Coastal Orthodontics offers comprehensive orthodontic treatment to adults and children in a friendly and welcoming atmosphere, providing traditional braces as well as Invisalign.
Hours are Monday 10-6, Tuesday through Thursday 8-5, and Friday 8-12. New patients are welcome with no referral needed. Call today to schedule a complimentary exam and consultation.
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Dr. Stephen Durham can transform routine dental care into a truly pleasant experience. Modern dentistry has many techniques, local anesthetics and relaxation methods to increase your comfort. Contact Durham Dental to schedule your consultation today.
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The husband and wife team at New Spring offers traditional chiropractic care with a modern twist. Digital X-rays and digital record keeping allows for a clutter free environment. Patients receive a 10 minute hydromassage every visit! Come check them out!
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The Beaufort Center for Marriage specializes in helping individuals and couples move past a rough spot in their marriage. Conveniently book online 24/7 here.
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Offering fresh cut flowers, unique high style and garden variety arrangements and plants. Gourmet chocolates, fruit and gourmet baskets, balloon bouquets and plush animals (including Webkinz) are also available. Delivery to area hospitals, homes, businesses and funeral homes. FTD, Teleflora and Bloomnet, wedding and event planning services available.
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Connect with SC nonprofits through a public grantmaking organization that fosters philanthropy for the lasting good. Funds benefit education, human needs, environment, arts, health, and neighborhood/community development. In its 36-year history, Coastal Community Foundation has awarded nearly $100 million in grants to hundreds of worthy nonprofits.
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The Garlinghouse Company offers home designs and garage plans in every style, type, size, and price range. We promise great service, solid and seasoned technical assistance, tremendous choice, and the best value in new home designs available anywhere.
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The Marek Realty Group is a team of dedicated agents who are passionate about the real estate market in Beaufort. They earn clients' trust and respect though an exceptional level of service and extensive local knowledge of the market. The team specializes in New Construction, Commercial and Residential Real Estate, as well as Foreclosures.
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RICHMOND ŌĆö At its Tuesday night meeting last week, the Richmond Town Council responded affirmatively to the Hopkinton Town CouncilŌĆÖs invitation to get together and discuss possible changes to the Chariho Act. The invitation had been extended during HopkintonŌĆÖs town council meeting the previous evening.
CVS Caremark announced Wednesday that it will stop selling cigarettes and tobacco products at all of its stores beginning this fall.
By Oct. 1, CVS will no longer sell tobacco products in any of its 7,600 stores nationwide.
The Rhode Island-based national pharmacy chain is the first to take such action.
WOOD RIVER JUNCTION ŌĆö Laboring under the burden of last yearŌĆÖs thrice-rejected budget, the Chariho School Committee voted 9-2 to approve the 2015 budget as presented by Superintendent Barry Ricci. Of the 11 school committee members, Georgia Ure and Keven Miller cast the two dissenting votes.
CHARLESTOWN ŌĆö Community 2000, a nonprofit foundation that provides tuition scholarships to Chariho graduates and funding for educational projects, recently added the Chariho Career Development Portfolio Scholarships to its stable of endowments. Many of the organizationŌĆÖs scholarships are focused on defraying the costs of college tuition, but the newest fund will provide funding for students who will attend vocational school.
WOOD RIVER JUNCTION ŌĆö The test scores are in and Chariho's New England Common Assessment Program (NECAP) reading and math scores showed an overall gain of six points each from 2009 to 2014. The six point gain reflected an increase in reading scores from 88 to 89 points and a decrease in math from 75 to 73 points.
Chariho Superintendent of Schools Barry Ricci said he was pleased overall.
ŌĆ£The trend over time for Chariho has been upward, which is the more important thing,ŌĆØ he said.
RICHMOND ŌĆö At its Tuesday night meeting, the Richmond Town Council responded positively to the Hopkinton Town Council's invitation to get together and discuss possible changes to the Chariho Act. The invitation was extended during Hopkinton's town council meeting the previous evening.
RICHMOND - Richmond police arrested a Hopkinton man last Saturday for possession of child pornography.
According to police, Stephan N. Church, 20, of 4 Kreyssig Drive, Hopkinton, turned himself in at the Richmond Police Department relative to an affidavit and arrest warrant charging him with one felony count of possession of child pornography.
The charges stem from Church's arrest on Aug. 20, on a charge of video voyeurism.


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Writer and reality TV star Carole Radziwill's debut novel, The Widow's Guide to Sex and Dating, is a smart, funny story about a woman dealing with grief and finding herself. When her husband, Charlie, is killed by a falling statue, 34-year-old Claire Byrne's world stops. She is devastated. Claire, who gave up her career when she married her much older husband, finds herself starting over in every facet of her life. Over the next year, she embarks on a journey to find herself, seeking help from therapists, a psychic, a "botanomanist" and a griot. She even begins dating again and tries to find love. Claire eventually understands that losing Charlie has also given her a chance to change her life and pursue her passions. This quick, fun read will appeal to readers who enjoy novels by Madeleine Wickham, Gigi Levangie Grazer and Helen Fielding.
The Widow's Guide to Sex and Dating isn't the only thing that Radziwill is getting attention for right now. Her writing career recently became the center of a conflict on Bravo's The Real Housewives of New York City. Radziwill was discussing writing with her co-star Aviva Drescher, who was writing her first book, Leggy Blonde: A Memoir. Drescher insinuated that Radziwill used a ghostwriter for her bestselling 2005 memoir What Remains: A Memoir of Fate, Friendship and Love. Radziwill immediately fired back, denying the accusation and defending her career as a writer. Their feud has become one of the biggest on the show this season, with Bravo dubbing it "#BookGate."
Three strong new picture books are sure to bring smiles to young readers and their caregivers. Debut author/illustrator Andrew Prahin brings us Brimsby's Hats, wherein the title character owns and operates a small mail-order hat business out of his cozy home. Each day, his badger friend comes to help design and box the millinery, until one day when it is time for the striped one to set off on a new adventure. Lonely Brimsby must find new friends and a new purpose. Soft digital pastels and engaging characters lift this fine tale that covers the well-worn topic of adjusting to change.
In Sparky!, by Jenny Offill and Chris Appelhans, a young girl is desperate to have a pet. Her mother declines the pleas, citing the amount of work that is required. Undaunted, she has a sloth sent from Brazil, and instantly (and, as it turns out, ironically) calls him Sparky. The young girl attempts to teach him the sorts of tricks that she expects him to learn, to no avail. He prefers to be a sloth-like sloth! Cool watercolors, hand-drawn lettering and touches of humor for kids and adults are all present in this story of measured expectations.
Some Bugs, by Angela DiTerlizzi and Brendan Wenzel, is a raucous introduction to many insects and related crawlers. In simple verse, countless attributes of some bugs are relayed. Each double-page spread brings much to look for, as the young reader may want to try to identify which bugs are depicted. Wenzel's collage-like, mixed-media illustrations are entomologically accurate but with exaggerated bug eyes. At the end, all of the creatures are identified, including a cat that makes multiple appearances during the proceedings. This picture book is a bright, fun reminder of the insects that soon will again be upon our backyards.
Forty-four books were recently selected to the longlist for consideration for the 2014 Andrew Carnegie Medals for Excellence in Fiction and Nonfiction. That list has now been narrowed to six strong finalists representing the best in fiction and nonfiction published last year.
The fiction finalists include Americanah by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, focusing on a Nigerian immigrant's experience in America; Claire of the Sea Light by Edwidge Danticat, a series of beautifully written interconnected stories set in a small fishing town in Haiti; and The Goldfinch by Donna Tartt, a magnetic story told from the point of view of a smart 13-year-old coping with extreme circumstances and upheaval.
Nonfiction finalists are On Paper: The Everything of Its Two-Thousand-Year History by Nicholas A. Basbanes, a history of one of civilization's staples; Five Days at Memorial: Life and Death in a Storm-Ravaged Hospital by Sheri Fink, a remarkable account of Hurricane Katrina and what happened at Memorial Hospital before, during and after the storm; and finally, Doris Kearns Goodwin's The Bully Pulpit: Theodore Roosevelt, William Howard Taft and the Golden Age of Journalism dissects the complex relationship between Presidents Taft and Roosevelt and their roles in the Progressive movement.
The Carnegie Medals were established in 2012 to recognize the best books for adult readers published in the United States in the previous year. These awards honor the 19th-century American philanthropist Andrew Carnegie in recognition of his deep belief in the power of books and learning to change the world. The award is supported by the Carnegie Corporation of New York and administered by the American Library Association (ALA). These are the first single book awards for adults given by the American Library Association and reflect the insight and expertise of library professionals. Librarian and NPR commentator Nancy Pearl serves as chair of the selection committee. The winners will be announced in June with the winning authors receiving a medal and a $5,000 cash award.
The Mangle Street Murders is the first in the Gower Street Detective series by M. R. C. Kasasian. London before the turn of the century could be a dismal place. Luckily, London has personal detective Sidney Grice. Grice is pompous, arrogant, irascible and overly fond of drinking a perfectly brewed cup of tea. He will take anyone's case for a price. March Middleton has lost her immediate family and is sent to live with Sidney Grice as his ward. March is kinder and gentler than the great detective and is keen on getting involved in his cases. When a woman of limited means comes to Sidney's office to hire him to clear the name of her son-in-law, Sidney and March find themselves with a curious mystery that becomes more complicated at every turn. Sidney is unwilling to allow a woman to take part in an investigation, but March holds fast and quickly begins to assist with the case. Will March's kind demeanor be able to withstand the arrogance held by Sidney Grice?
Grice is an even ruder version of the famous Sherlock Holmes, and Kasasian pokes fun at the famous detective with this similar character. March becomes the female Watson and, as the story is told through her narrative, she holds her own as an interesting and compelling character. The mystery itself is well thought out and complex enough to keep any mystery lover guessing. Kasasian is good at detailing life in 1880s London, and readers who enjoy a mystery rich in historical detail will not be disappointed.
Lisa Scottoline's new novel, Keep Quiet, is a tension-filled thriller that will also spark great conversation at your next book club meeting. In an attempt to repair his strained relationship with his teenage son Ryan, Jake Whitmore reluctantly agrees to let Ryan drive home, despite the fact that it's late and Ryan has a restricted learner's permit. While Ryan is driving, he hits a pedestrian, and Jake finds himself forced to make a difficult choice to protect his son from the life-altering consequences of a moment of distraction. When they are blackmailed by a witness, their secret begins to unravel. Jake desperately tries to protect his family from the fall-out of the accident as the situation careens out of control. Like William Landay's Defending Jacob, the story hinges on a parent's love for his son and how far he will go to protect his child.
Scottoline recently agreed to answer some questions for Between the Covers readers. She shares more about her inspiration and demystifies her writing process.
Can you tell us a little about what inspired you to write Keep Quiet?
Many authors are inspired by what-if questions, and that's what inspired this book. I live in the suburbs, and like everybody else, I drive around way too much and there's always one street that I drive down that has a blind curve, which drives me crazy. Sometimes I grumble that somebody should fix this, but most of the time I worry that if I turn the corner I could hit somebody if I'm not careful, [or my daughter could]. And there you have it!
One of the central questions in the novel is how far a parent will go to keep his child safe. What is it about that idea that makes it so compelling?
I'm a single mother, and being a parent is the most important and best part of my life, even in a life as blessed as mine. I adore my daughter Francesca. Raising her has always been a question of trying to strike a balance between letting her find her own wings, but at the same time being a loving and responsible parent, which can often mean protecting her–perhaps too much. This theme is the beating heart of Keep Quiet. I love it as a theme because it's a question that every parent has no matter what the age of their child. It's the kind of question that keeps moms, like me, up at night, so I knew it would make for a compelling novel.
Was it a challenge for you to write about this complex father-son relationship?
It was something of a challenge because the main character is a father, not a mother, but I think it's really important for writers to stretch and go out of their comfort zone sometimes. I was extremely close to my late father. I can tell you at any point in the day what he would have been thinking about, so I channeled his good heart and poured that into the character of the great father in this novel.
Will you share a little about your writing process? Do you write every day? Who is your sounding board?
I'm happy to talk about the creative process because I want to demystify it and perhaps encourage others to take a shot at their own writing, whether it's fiction or nonfiction. My personal motto is one that I borrowed from Nike, which is "just do it," because I don't think you need a degree to become a writer, but in many cases, you just need to overcome your own self-doubts and insecurities. So just do it. That's what I do, for over 20 books now, and over 20 years. I write 2,000 words a day, sometimes I'm lucky enough to finish that by 6 o'clock at night, yet other times I won't finish until midnight. I don't have an outline, I just go with whatever the characters would logically do next. I happen to think that is what gives my novels a fast pace and logical narrative as well as, I hope, being hard to put down!
Some of your fiction readers may not realize that you also co-author the "Chick Wit" column in the Philadelphia Inquirer with your daughter Francesca Serritella. Have a Nice Guilt Trip, the fifth collection of those essays, will be released this summer. What are the best and worst parts of working with your daughter?
I love working with my daughter, and there are no worst parts. It's important to note, however, that I do not edit her in any fashion for those humorous essays, nor does she edit me. We both write about whatever topic we want, which, I think, are topics that relate to women of all ages. Then we put them together in a book. I love it because the reviews of these books are so wonderful, many calling them reminiscent of Erma Bombeck, which is, I think, a huge honor and compliment.
What was the last book that you stayed up late at night to read?
I really enjoyed Delia Ephron's Sister Mother Husband Dog, which is a moving and charming memoir.
An inspiring coming-of-age story about the pursuit of a better life in the United States is the 2014 One Maryland One Book selection. The Distance Between Us by Reyna Grande describes her perilous journey of illegally emigrating from one of the poorest states in Mexico to a Los Angeles Latino neighborhood. Read the entire Between the Covers blog review here.
Upon learning of her selection, the Mexican-born author and National Book Critics Circle Award finalist said, "I'm humbled that my immigrant story was chosen to be the springboard for lively conversations on what the American Dream means today." The Los Angeles Times called her book "the Angela's Ashes of the modern Mexican immigrant experience."
Now in its seventh year, the Maryland Humanities Council program brings people from diverse communities together from across the state through a shared reading experience, book-centered discussions and other programming. A calendar of free public events will be available on the MHC website this summer. Last year's book, King Peggy: An American Secretary, Her Royal Destiny and the Inspiring Story of How She Changed an African Village by Peggielene Bartels, attracted thousands of readers to Maryland's statewide book club. The 2014 theme is "the American Dream."
Melissa Kantor's Maybe One Day is a heartbreaking story that shows the importance of friendship, especially in the light of tragedy. Olivia and Zoe have been friends since they were young children and have trained at the elite New York Ballet Company since they were 9. When they are told that they can no longer train there during their sophomore year of high school, Zoe thinks that it's the worst thing that could possibly happen to them. A year later, when she finds out Olivia is sick, she realizes how wrong she was.
When Olivia's doctors discover that she has leukemia, the girls' lives change forever. Olivia begins missing school, and Zoe must learn to make other friends and exist without her best friend constantly by her side. After Olivia's diagnosis, Zoe agrees to start teaching her dance class at the local community center, despite having given up ballet after she left the New York Ballet Company. All the while she becomes closer with Calvin, the boy Olivia has always liked. Zoe must deal with the guilt she feels living her life, while Olivia is sick and unable to live hers.
Ultimately a book about best friends and the importance of friendship, Maybe One Day is a touching novel that fans of John Green's The Fault in Our Stars will enjoy. Olivia and Zoe are relatable characters, their problems and dramas going beyond the cancer that comes to affect their friendship.
Leila Meacham's Somerset is a stirring family saga covering 150 years in the lives of the Toliver and Warwick families who are looking to make their way in the newly formed communities in Texas. Simon Toliver is determined to free himself from his South Carolina family and build his dream plantation in Texas. He is forced into a relationship with Jessica Wyndham, whose abolitionist leanings have made her a persona non grata in South Carolina. The two begin a perilous journey that will determine their future. Meacham's story begins in the antebellum period as the plantation begins to grow and prosper, but threats of war are on the horizon. Simon and Jessica must find a way to protect their homes and families. Meacham creates memorable characters like Jessica's best friend Tippy, a slave whom Jessica is determined to free.
Meacham wrote this novel as prequel to her first novel, Roses. Roses covers the history of the Somerset plantation from the years 1914 through 1985, introducing readers to the heirs of the Toliver and Warwick fortunes. Somerset begins in 1835 and sets the stage for all that is to come.
Leila Meacham is a new heavy hitter in the family saga, and Somerset is no exception. Grand and sweeping, it is full of tidbits of Texas history and rich with compelling characters that bring plenty of drama, action and romance. Teresa DeBerry reads the novel on the audio recording with such an authentic Texan drawl that the reader will be transported directly to the antebellum south. Fans of Belva Plain or Barbara Taylor Bradford are sure to find something to love in this novel.
When A Medal for Leroy by Michael Morpurgo opens, the main character, Michael, is an old man trying to discover the place in Belgium where his grandfather died during World War I. As he wanders the peaceful countryside where a battle once raged, he thinks back to his childhood in London and the events that led him to this spot.
Called "Poodle" by his classmates due to his curly hair and his French mother, Michael quickly discovers ways to deal with the taunts and prejudices that he encounters throughout his childhood.
Although his father died when Michael was a baby, his mother stays in touch with his father's family, which consists of two rather eccentric, elderly aunts. Michael wonders about his father and wants to know more about him, but no one is willing to tell him much. However, one day, Michael receives a package from one of the aunts that contains a small notebook that reveals secrets about his father and grandfather that he could have never imagined.
Morpurgo is a masterful storyteller whose past work includes the best-seller War Horse, and he is at his best when writing historical fiction. His plot for A Medal for Leroy is loosely based on the life of Walter Tull, the first black officer in the British Army. This book is a rare one for me: Not only was it suspenseful and poignant, but I could not put it down, and I read it in one sitting.
Easter Quillby is a caregiver despite her tender age of 12. She takes care of her little sister Ruby as well as her pill-addicted mother, who mostly wanders around in a fog when she's not passed out. Brady Weller is a disgraced ex-police detective who works for his ex-brother-in-law installing home security systems. Mostly alienated from his ex-wife and daughter, Weller volunteers as a court-appointed guardian ad litem. Finally, meet Pruitt: He's a bodybuilding, former minor league baseball player recently released from prison, and he's also a facially disfigured psychotic contract killer. (Is there any other kind?) Easter, Brady and Pruitt take turns narrating author Wiley Cash's new novel, This Dark Road to Mercy.
Easter and Ruby end up in a children's group home after their mother dies from an overdose. Weller is assigned to look after the girls' interests. Easter's master plan for life, which is college and a career as an FBI agent all the while raising her sister, is at risk when she overhears her foster mother discussing the sisters' maternal grandparents' plan to move the girls to Alaska to live with them. When Wade, the girls' sad sack estranged father, himself a washed-out pitcher, shows up in the middle of the night toting a gym bag filled with ill-gotten gains, Easter impulsively grabs her sister and they take off with not-so-dear-old Dad ... only to find that Weller, Pruitt and the FBI are all in hot pursuit.
Set against the backdrop of the 1998 Sammy Sosa/Mark McGwire race to break Roger Maris' home run record, Cash explores the unbreakable ties of family and the sins from the past, just as he did in his first novel, A Land More Kind Than Home. Easter's voice is especially engaging as she tells her story with a clear-eyed realism. This Dark Road to Mercy will leave the reader rooting for the Quillby sisters and hoping for a grand slam ending.
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