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Stevens, M. & Merilaita, S. (Editors). 2011. Animal Camouflage: From Mechanisms to Function. Cambridge University Press.
Caves, E.M., Stevens, M., Iversen, E.S. & Spottiswoode, C.N. 2015. Hosts of brood parasites have evolved egg phenotypic signatures with elevated information content. Proceedings of the Royal Society, Series B. 282: 20150598.
Arenas, L. M., Walter, D. & Stevens, M. 2015. Signal honesty and predation risk among a closely related group of aposematic species. Scientific Reports. 5: 11021.
Ruxton, G.D. & Stevens, M. 2015. The evolutionary ecology of decorating behaviour. Biology Letters. 11: 20150325.
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Q1 2013 Earnings Call
May 02, 2013 11:00 am ET
Coleen Tabor
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Good day, ladies and gentlemen, and welcome to the Spirit AeroSystems Holdings, Inc. Company's First Quarter 2013 Earnings Conference Call. My name is Larissa and I'll be your coordinator today. [Operator Instructions] .
I'd like to turn the presentation over to Mrs. Coleen Tabor, Director of Investor Relations. Please proceed.
Coleen Tabor
Thank you, and good morning. Welcome to Spirit's First Quarter 2013 Earnings Call. I'm Coleen Tabor, and with me today are Spirit's new President and Chief Executive Officer, Larry Lawson; and Spirit's Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, Phil Anderson.
After brief comments by Larry and Phil regarding our performance and outlook, we will take your questions. In order to allow everyone to participate in the question-and-answer segment, we do ask that you limit yourself to one question.
Before we begin, I need to remind you that any projections or goals we may include in our discussion today are likely to involve risks, which are detailed in our news release, in our SEC filings and in the forward-looking statement at the end of this web presentation. And as a reminder, you can follow today's broadcast and slide presentation on our website at spiritaero.com.
With that, I'd like to turn the call over to our Chief Executive Officer, Larry Lawson.
Larry A. Lawson
Thank you, Coleen. And let me say good morning to all of you on the call. Let me welcome you to Spirit's first earning -- first quarter's earnings call. I'll begin with a brief introduction and then Phil will review our performance and the financial results. And of course, I think, as said earlier, we'll take your questions after that.
Well, let me begin by saying that I appreciate the confidence of the Spirit Board to select me to lead Spirit AeroSystems. I want to especially thank Jeff Turner and the Board for the great work they've done in building the foundation here.
I was, in particular, attracted to this opportunity. I thought that it was a great place to enter the commercial market space with a company that has a long history of building valued products with great people. I believe my experience aligns well with Spirit and, along those lines, I'll just give you a little background about me for you. I hold engineering degrees from the University of Missouri and Lawrence Technological University and, along the way, I've managed to become an MIT fellow and had the opportunity to attend the Harvard Advanced Management Program. I know many of you and, as you may know, I began my career as a flight controls engineer working for McDonnell Douglas on programs like the F-15 and the F-18. And during my career, I've had the opportunity to hold a broad range of leadership positions in engineering development, business development, program management, as well as a business leader.
I have the privilege of working some very challenging programs as a leader on programs like the JASSM cruise missile, the F-22 and the F-35 as the program leader.
I come to Spirit from Lockheed Martin, where I led the Aeronautics business segment with revenues of $15 billion and, in addition to the programs that I mentioned above, I was very fortunate to be responsible for great programs, like the F-16, the C-130J, the C5, a logistics business, as well as the Skunk Works.
My wife and I are quite happy to be relocated to Wichita. And I've been 3 weeks on the job, in those 3 weeks, I've focused on meeting with all of our customers. I've actually had more than one meeting with each. I've had an opportunity to engage with our team and I've had some initial introductions to our operations and our programs.
I'll make a few observations about our business. We are in a growth market, I think as most of you know, and our partners -- or customers, maybe I should say, are the best in the business in both commercial and business jet aviation.
With regard to our operating results, the first quarter reflects the performance of our core programs, with 14% revenue growth over the same quarter 1 year ago and 10% operating margins. And the growing market place that we're in provides us an opportunity to take our $36 billion backlog and grow it further.
Spirit has -- our high-volume commercial aircraft structural production is unique for our industry. And of course, we will -- we are and will continue to work both on our product performance, as well as the cost of our operations.
The focus really will be on being the best value supplier to our industry partners, customers, and we'll do that through outstanding program execution. We're going to continue our culture of sustained operational excellence. And of course, we're going to be looking for supply partners with a similar commitment.
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Abstract: If one takes into account the challenges that the Black Sea faces eutrophication, chemical pollution, threats to biodiversity and dramatic reduction of living marine resources, mainly due to the inappropriate conservation measures regarding the fishing areas at the maritime basis - the question that arises is whether we can assert after 20 years of application - that the Bucharest Convention on the protection of the Black Sea against pollution is still useful, that it has reached its purpose. The question is favored by the fact that the European Union seems more and more concerned with cooperation in the area, which also results from the former Communication of the Commission Black Sea Synergy a New Regional Cooperation Initiative, COM(2007)160. The role of the advertising agency: Standardization/adaptation http://hdl.handle.net/10419/54654 Title: The role of the advertising agency: Standardization/adaptation

Authors: Isayeva, Aygul

Abstract: In this article the role of advertising agency in global marketing strategy has been examined. The developed matrix examines the contingencies that influence the success of the company's global advertising strategy. This research reviews how the company, as the principal, may determine the nature of its relationship with the advertising agency and the degree of adaptation vs. standardization necessary in each situation. Sharing of risks in Islamic finance http://hdl.handle.net/10419/54653 Title: Sharing of risks in Islamic finance

Authors: Sekreter, Ahmet

Abstract: For most of the people the prohibition on interest is the well known part of Islamic finance. Indeed, the concept of Islamic finance was not being discussed enough till financial crisis, after crisis it started to be seen as an alternative financial system for conventional finance. Sharing the risks is the main concept of Islamic finance and one of the main differences between conventional and Islamic finance. Depositors/savers do not bear any risk in conventional finance however Islamic finance has another solution which is called PLS (profit-loss sharing). Risks and profits between the parties involved in any financial transaction are shared by both financial institutions and depositors/savers with a predecided ratio. Evaluating, taxing and insuring agricultural enterprises http://hdl.handle.net/10419/54652 Title: Evaluating, taxing and insuring agricultural enterprises

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Abstract: By analyzing the pros and cons of the US farms taxation methodologies, this paper aims to suggest that best practice of taxing farms in transition economies would be consistent with a multiple of cash flow valuation approach and suggests that a liquid market for agricultural insurance can be created in emerging economies as it provides a methodology for valuation of drought insurance contracts. As such recent drought and flood damages in such countries could have been reimbursed privately and thus the recent rise of food prices internationally may have been prevented.


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Going above and beyond call of duty
June 29, 2011
Have you ever felt like nobody appreciates the work you do? If you have, then you're in the same boat as the servant in a parable found in the Bible.
The servant had been hard at work all day long plowing in the fields. When he came into the house, instead of receiving accolades, he received orders to start serving dinner. As if that weren't enough he was supposed to do so humbly, in a spirit of self-forgetfulness.
If this seems to be a hard teaching, we should remember that Jesus provides such parables so that we may learn the way to spiritual maturity. So what lesson can we learn from this?
When we follow the path of service to our neighbor, we should strive to be motivated by a pure love that is concerned about others' welfare. That sounds very idealistic because it is. However, idealistic doesn't always mean unrealistic.
The truth is that living selflessly is the key that opens us up to exceptional achievements. We bear within ourselves a call to greatness and this greatness is uncovered the more we strive to serve others. An example will help.
A little over a month ago the Navy SEALs made the headlines again. Their training is recognized as the hardest in the world. What type of individual makes it through SEAL training? The one with the biggest biceps? The best athlete? The ones with the most natural talent?
Not so, says Lt. Cmdr. Eric Greitens, a Navy SEAL himself.
He says: "Almost all the men who survived possessed one common quality. Even in great pain, faced with the test of their lives, they had the ability to step outside of their own pain, put aside their own fear and ask: How can I help the guy next to me? They had a heart large enough to think about others, to dedicate themselves to a higher purpose."
When we serve, we build up all those around us and in the process discover that we are capable of much more than we can imagine.
When we are humble servants we come to realize that it is better to give than to receive. We get a taste of what true greatness is all about.
There is one person who shows us this self-giving in a unique way: Jesus himself. He knows what it means to go above and beyond the call of duty. There was no obligation for him to become a defenseless child, yet he did so because he wanted us to be able to approach him.
There was no need for him to experience our limitations of hunger and tiredness, yet he did so because he wanted to bear our burdens. There was no law that said he must die on the cross, yet he did so because his love knows no limits.
When we compare our life to the Divine Master's we are compelled to say: "We are unprofitable servants; we have done what we were obliged to do."
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Ok, it's a little more than just 'how to throw far', but knowing the physics of how objects fly through the air can help field-eventers, write Jamie French and Matt Long
In athletics events "projectile motion" is applied when an object – namely a shot, hammer, discus, javelin, or even a body in the jumps, is projected by external force which then continues in motion by its own inertia.
The complicated formula that underpins projectile theory can be translated into a number of fundamental principles that provide the key technical development of both throws and jumps.
Four main controllable factors influence how far a body (throwing implement or actual body) will travel through the air, each of which can have a significant impact on achieving distance travelled.
Funnily enough, this refers to the speed of the object at the point at which it is released or leaves the ground and, all other factors being equal, has the biggest effect on how far something will travel.
Put simply, the faster the implement is moving at the time of release, the further it will go. However, although this may be the case, the application of correct technique or changing a body's direction of travel, becomes more difficult as more speed is applied.
So while jumpers and throwers may try to increase the speed of take-off or release, this can only be done to a level that the athlete can use. This then changes from a maximum speed of release or take-off, to an "optimal", or in other words, the maximum speed that can be usefully controlled.
The angle of release or take-off is a result of the relative proportions of speed in two directions: vertical and horizontal. Theoretically, in the absence of any other influences, if these figures are equal then the angle of release or take-off will be 45 degrees and is the optimum angle for any object in flight that takes off or is released from the same level that it lands.
However, if the vertical speed is increased proportionally to the horizontal speed, the angle achieved will increase. Conversely, if the horizontal speed is greater than the vertical speed, the angle will decrease. Although this may be true for objects with a uniform shape, released or taking-off from the same level that they will land, the optimum angles will change if the shape alters, especially so if the height of release is also changed.
This is the distance from the floor that an object or body is released or takes-off from relative to the landing. Increases in height of release or take-off serve to provide more time that the object will stay in the air, which subsequently increases the amount of distance achieved. For objects with a uniform shape (such as a shot) the additional distance achieved is largely proportional to the increases in height from the floor.
The increases in height are difficult to achieve in competition, only being achieved by alterations in technique and tend to only have relatively small effects. However, for some objects, this change may affect aerodynamic properties that could mean the increase in distance changes.
Aerodynamics works on the principles that the air around us has substance and therefore an object travelling through the air, either on the run-up or in-flight, will behave differently depending upon its shape and how it travels. Objects with a uniform shape (same all the way around irrespective of viewing angle) such as a shot, experience no noticeable changes in aerodynamic properties. However, objects with different shapes will have differences in sizes of surfaces exposed to the resistance that the air provides as a result of its substance and will experience varying amounts of drag or lift.
Therefore, the angle of attack or incidence, or way that the implement travels through the air, will need to differ to optimise these aerodynamic effects.
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A Statesboro man was killed Monday in Metter after losing control of his vehicle, according to Georgia State Patrol reports.
An undercover, underage agent for the Bulloch County Sheriff's Office entered 31 area convenience stores recently and purchased alcohol from seven of them. Sheriff's Inv. Jared Akins told Bulloch County commissioners meeting.
Georgia Southern University kicked off the Relamping Project 2009 this week. About 500 of the new bulbs were installed by volunteers Monday. The project, in partnership with Georgia Power, will replace approximately 2000 incandescent light bulbs with the more energy-efficient fluorescents.
University of Georgia legendary football coach and athletic director Vince Dooley will bring his book tour of Georgia to the Statesboro Mall on Monday, Feb. 23. Dooley is scheduled to appear between 4 and 7 p.m.
Studio Statesboro Vodcast - Tuesday, February 17, 2008
(Note: The following is the first in a weekly series of stories about some "Unsung Heroes" in the Bulloch County school system.)
Ever since the new Portal Elementary school opened some 10 years ago the school has been kept virtually spotless. According to Principal Paul Hudson, much of that credit goes to his head custodian Shirley Jones.
Studio Statesboro Vodcast - Monday, February 16, 2008
Whether intended as an engagement ring, a Valentine's gift or else, a diamond ring spelled jail to a couple police said shoplifted the bauble from a local jewelry store.
Studio Statesboro Vodcast - Friday, February 13, 2008
A man who escaped from the Bryan County Jail stabbed a man and stole his truck, and ended up behind bars again after a high speed chase through Bulloch County Thursday morning.
The blue and white of Georgia Southern will "go green" on Monday as the university seeks to "relamp" the entire campus. Starting Monday, a team of GSU students will exchange traditional incandescent bulbs with new compact fluorescent lamps (CFLs) in office, desk and accent fixtures in 19 different campus buildings. It's the first initiative of its kind in the University System of Georgia.
Studio Statesboro Vodcast - Thursday, February 12, 2008
Studio Statesboro Vodcast - Wednesday, February 11, 2008
What began as a drug deal turned into an armed robbery and ended in an aggravated assault, leaving one man injured after another man rammed into him with a vehicle.
Two Metter teens were killed Tuesday evening when the driver of a vehicle lost control and crashed.
Herald staff photographer Scott Bryant shares the first of three galleries featuring his favorite photos of 2014.
Under the direction of Matt Olsen, Southeast Bulloch High School celebrates the holidays with four different ensembles performing a Caribbean-themed holiday program.
Sallie Zetterower Elementary School stages their annual Holiday Songfest before heading home for break. Lots of kiddie cuteness.
The Boys & Girls Club of Bulloch County are introduced to many of the animals who make their home at the Georgia Southern University Center for ...
Second and third graders at Mattie Lively Elementary School performed "How the Penguins Saved Christmas."
Images from the 2014 downtown Statesboro Holiday Celebration
Peaceful protesters walk from Georgia Southern to Bulloch courthouse, call for unity, equal rights.
On Tuesday, Nov. 25 2014, clergy and members of local churches joined together in prayer and song to celebrate the true meaning of Thanksgiving.
The Statesboro Herald and members of the community would like to recognize the men and women who have served in the Armed Forces on Veterans ...
Over 100 participated in the 2014 Zombie Run 5K and Fun Run on Saturday, October 25 to help raise funds for local health organizations, including ...
The Georgia Southern football team took the practice fields at Beautiful Eagle Creek Thursday to kick off their first fall camp after officially joining the ...
Under the direction of Statesboro Youth Ballet director Jurijs Safonovs, dance students completed two weeks of rigorous study at the Averitt Center for the Arts ...
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Sunday, August 31, 2008
These are self-explanatory. They refer to this person.
Hi! I'm Rae, and this is theNotice, a blog that's mostly about beauty (and sometimes about other stuff).
These are self-explanatory. They refer to this person.
Just read your old post that was linked to this one..
Boys suck some ass don't they
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You have a boy!?!
NO!! I was referring to "they don't suck MY ASS", not "MY BOY doesn't suck ass"!!!
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|Cardiopulmonary function in dogs with serious chronic heartworm disease.
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|PMID: 1391187 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE
|Cardiopulmonary function was examined in 18 dogs with serious chronic heartworm disease showing ascites, subcutaneous edema, prostration, weakness, jaundice and so on. After surgical heartworm removal from the pulmonary arteries, 10 dogs recovered (surviving group), and 8 dogs died or were euthanatized because of poor prognosis (nonsurviving group). The number of live heartworms residing in the pulmonary arteries of the surviving group tended to be larger than that in the nonsurviving group. At necropsy, severe pulmonary arterial lesions such as thromboembolism including dead heartworms, proliferative and villous lesions and intimal hyperplasia were noticed in all dogs examined, and tended to be severer in the nonsurviving group. Heartworm-coiling around the tricuspid valve chord was found in 1 dog of the surviving group and 4 dogs of the nonsurviving group. Before heartworm removal, there was no significant difference in the mean pulmonary arterial pressure (MPAP) between the surviving and nonsurviving group. Right atrial pressure (v-wave) was higher, and the cardiac index (CI) was lower in the nonsurviving group. Arterial oxygen tension was lower in the surviving group than in the heartworm-free group, and it was lower in the nonsurviving group than in the surviving group. Carbon dioxide tension was lower in the surviving group than in the heartworm-free group. Bicarbonate concentration (HCO3-) was lower both in the surviving and nonsurviving groups than in the heartworm-free group. One week after heartworm removal, MPAP decreased (P less than 0.05), and CI and HCO3- tended to increase in the surviving group.
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Bicarbonates / blood
Blood Pressure
Carbon Dioxide / blood
Cardiac Output
Cardiomegaly / etiology, veterinary
Chronic Disease
Dirofilaria immitis / isolation & purification
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Dog Diseases / etiology, physiopathology*
Heart / physiopathology*
Heart Failure / etiology, veterinary*
Heart Rate
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Oxygen / blood
Pulmonary Artery / parasitology, pathology
Tricuspid Valve / parasitology
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|Willingness to pay for compulsory deworming of pets entering Sweden to prevent introduction of Echinoccoccus multilocularis.
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|To investigate if the Swedish entry rules for pets to prevent the introduction of Echinococcus multilocularis (EM) are proportional (i.e. that their costs do not exceed the value of their benefits), a dichotomous-choice contingent valuation study was conducted. The study was performed before the first case of EM was detected in Sweden in February 2011. About 5000, randomly selected, Swedish citizens were invited to participate and 2192 of them (44%) accepted to do so. Missing information on whether or not one would accept to pay for keeping the rules for 143 respondents resulted in 2049 observations (41%) available for the estimation of willingness to pay (WTP), and missing information on personal characteristics for another 274 respondents reduced the number of observations available for sensitivity analysis to 1775 (36%). Annual expected WTP for keeping the rules ranged between € 54.3 and € 99.0 depending on assumptions about compensations demanded by respondents not willing to pay. The estimates are conservative since only answers from respondents that were absolutely certain they would pay the suggested bid were regarded as yes-responses. That WTP is positive implies that Swedish citizens perceived the benefits of the rules to be larger than their costs.
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February newsletter updated with tons of new events!Posted: 29 January, 2013 Filed under: events Leave a comment
Yup, it always happens. I click "send" on the newsletter and shortly thereafter find out about a long list of upcoming events. Here's a quick roundup:
NEW-NEW: 2 (Saturday) 5 to 7 pm — Chapel Hill Comics hosts Jared Axelrod, author of the Tor graphic novel The Battle of Blood & Ink: A Fable of the Flying City. More info: https://www.facebook.com/events/418137048267731/
NEW-NEW: 11 (Monday) 5 pm — Quail Ridge Books hosts PETER LERANGIS – Children's Fantasy With The Colossus Rises.
NEW-NEW: 11 (Monday) 7 pm — Flyleaf Books hosts Breathless Reads YA Tour: Meet Five Up and Coming Young Adult Authors – Fiona Paul (Venom), Beth Revis (Shades of Earth), Morgan Rhodes (Falling Kingdoms), Elizabeth Richards (Black City), and Jess Spotswood (Born Wicked).
NEW-NEW: 12 (Tuesday) 7 pm — Flyleaf Books hosts Peter Lerangis, The Seven Wonders Book One: The Colossus Rises.
NEW-NEW: 16 (Saturday) 9 pm til late — Davenport and Winkleperry hosts The Clockwork Ball: A Steampunk Party. "Attention Pilots of Airships and their Crews, Mad Scientists, Explorers of the Unknown, Admirers of Verbosity, Respecters of the Strange, Those Lost in the Throes of Opium or Absinthe, Teetotalers, Scallywags, Ladies and Gentlemen, Dandies, Fops, and Urchins… Our next event will be on Saturday February 16th, 2013 and… will feature a live performance by the outstanding FABLE CRY. Hosted by that darling duo, Emmett Davenport & Lady Nikolai Attercop. They will be spinning Jazz, Blues, Swing, Dark Cabaret, Gypsy Punk, & Dance music from times gone by or times that never were. Doors at 8pm; Music begins at 9pm. Admission: 18+, 21+ to Drink; $5. Appropriate Attire is Encouraged, but never required." More info: https://www.facebook.com/events/434531459951000/
NEW-NEW: 26 (Tuesday) 7 pm — Flyleaf Books hosts Ariel Djanikian reads from her science fiction novel The Office of Mercy. Author Djanikian now calls Chapel Hill home, so let's get out to welcome this new local author!
NEW-NEW: 2 (Saturday) 2 pm — David Drake will be at Circle City Books in Pittsboro — the bookstore was recently written up in the LA Times for its fantastic mural of a bookshelf (which features one of Drake'ss books, "With the Lightnings": http://www.latimes.com/features/books/jacketcopy/la-et-jc-now-thats-a-wall-of-books-20130123,0,3947937.sto
NEW-NEW: 9 (Saturday) 3 to 4 pm — The Regulator Bookshop hosts: "Two NC authors share their visions of the strange with us on Saturday, March 9, at 3 p.m. Nathan Kotecki brings us The Suburban Strange. Celia discovers girls at Suburban High are having near fatal accidents on the eve of their 16th birthdays. Can 15-year-old Celia solve the mystery before her own next birthday? For ages 14+. PT McHugh presents Keeper of the Black Stones: Stone Ends, the first book in a new series. It's a thrilling combination of fantasy and historical fiction with a likable, funny hero in Jason Evans. For ages 12+." More info: https://www.facebook.com/events/301390523317829/
NEW-NEW: 19 (Tuesday) 7 pm — Quail Ridge Books hosts A. J. HARTLEY – With Children's Fantasy Darwen Arkwright & The Insidious Bleck.
NEW-NEW: 4 (Saturday) — Free Comic Book Day, including events and of course free comics at all participating shops. Ultimate Comics will be hosting a very large party/gathering/thing in and around their store, including two free Jeremy Whitley comic books, one a split issue featuring Princeless and Jamal Igle's new title "Molly Danger" and the other an NFL RushZone book. Stay tuned for lineups and plans from other local stores!
WUNC's The State of Things to air interview with Samuel R. DelanyPosted: 24 January, 2013 Filed under: Uncategorized Leave a comment
Today (Thursday Jan 24) in the noon hour Eastern Time, WUNC's The State of Things will have author Samuel R. Delany on in a taped phone interview segment. It will broadcast over the airwaves state-wide at noon, with a re-broadcast at 9 pm. Additionally, at both broadcast times, Internet listening is available through both MP3 streaming and Windows Media streaming, and later today the segment should be available on the show's podcast, to which you can subscribe or check for episode listings both for iTunes and an RSS feed. The overall show topic is "white life" novels by African American Authors, and among other things, host Frank Stasio talks with Delany about his latest novel, Through the Valley of the Nest of Spiders.
The Hardest Part: Gail Z. Martin on Ice ForgedPosted: 23 January, 2013 Filed under: The Hardest Part | Tags: gail z. martin, ice forged 2 Comments
After six books across two publishers in the world of her Chronicles of the Necromancer series, Charlotte author Gail Z. Martin's new book, Ice Forged (Orbit, January 2013) remains firmly in epic fantasy territory but otherwise starts an entirely new world. While earlier this week The Exploding Spaceship reviewed the book, here Martin writes that yes, indeed, while starting from scratch can be a refreshing change of pace, it was also the hardest part of creating her newest book.
By Gail Z. Martin:
For me, the hardest part of writing Ice Forged was getting the world clear in my own mind after spending so long in my Chronicles of the Necromancer/Fallen Kingdoms universe. Ice Forged is a completely different series with all-new characters and an all-new world. I had to step out of my comfort zone, built over several years, and re-imagine how magic works in this new place, what the political issues are, and how the characters fit into all this.
It's a lot like moving into a new city—you've got to get the lay of the land straight in your head, figure out the best grocery stores, find the gas station, etc. Once you've lived there awhile, you navigate by landmarks and you know the regulars. You create a "history" with people and places that make you feel at home. Before a reader can move into a fictional "neighborhood" and make it home, the author has to create that neighborhood—or world—and it has to become real to the author. In my experience, it takes a bit of knocking around in that world to feel like a native, but once you've reached that point, you want to show visitors all around this great new place and convince them to vacation there.
Gail Z. Martin's newest book, Ice Forged: Book One in the Ascendant Kingdoms Saga (Orbit Books), launched in January 2013. Gail is also the author of the Chronicles of the Necromancer series (Solaris Books) and The Fallen Kings Cycle (Orbit Books). For more about Gail's books and short stories, visit www.AscendantKingdoms.com. Be sure to "like" Gail's Winter Kingdoms Facebook page, follow her on Twitter @GailZMartin, and join her for frequent discussions on Goodreads.
Read an excerpt from Ice Forged here: http://a.pgtb.me/JvGzTt
The Exploding Spaceship Reviews Ice Forged by Gail Z. MartinPosted: 21 January, 2013 Filed under: The Exploding Spaceship 1 Comment
Ice Forged By Gail Z. Martin out January 8, 2013 from Orbit
Ice Forged is the story of what one man from Donderath, Blaine McFadden, will do to save his little sister Mari from harm. He gets sentenced to the penal colony of Velant for his trouble. Years pass and Blaine, now known as Mick has earned his ticket out of the labor camp and has set up homesteading with some friends, one of whom becomes his wife, who shortly passes away from illness. Mick and his friends are doing all right for themselves farming, with a side job fishing in order to have enough food for the long winters.
Six years after being sent to Velant and just as things are starting to look somewhat comfortable (if cold) on their homestead, Mick's world is turned upside down when the magic of the world suddenly disappears. A refugee ship from Mick's homeland comes bringing the news that war and the disappearance of magic from the world have destroyed Donderath. Mick and his friends travel back there to try and see if they can get the magic to return, but this is an epic task, and so won't be completed for several books. In this book, they do reach Donderath and Mick learns some things to help him in his task.
Blaine/Mick is an interesting and well-developed main character. His housemates are interesting as well. Their relationships at the homestead and then they reach Donderath are quite different because Velant does not have the class distinctions which are present in Donderath. These differences are quite well done and it is interesting to see what the commoners thought about those who were noble, but had not identified as such or those who said they trafficked with nobles.
This first volume has more of man-fighting-for survival-in-a-very-cold-place than it does battle scenes, but the few it has are done well with the ex-soldier characters being much more familiar with weapons than those with no experience except in practice. Vampires are introduced in this volume but their origins are not discussed, so we look forward to seeing more about their history in future volumes.
As in her previous works, the author focuses on gray characters, neither good nor bad; how they are perceived depends on the viewers' perspective. Blaine/Mick is a recovering damaged hero whom you want to succeed and maybe find some happiness along the way. He has some happy moments in this volume, so there is hope that the balance of hardship and happiness which made this volume so enjoyable will continue in future volumes. This book is a good beginning to a new epic fantasy series.
The author can be found on the web at http://www.ascendantkingdoms.com/ , on Facebook under Winter Kingdoms and on Twitter (@GailZMartin).
See Gail Z. Martin in the next few weeks at Chattacon Jan 25-27, Shevacon Feb 8-10 and Mysticon Feb 22-24.
The Exploding Spaceship Reviews Sunset of the Gods by Steve WhitePosted: 20 January, 2013 Filed under: The Exploding Spaceship Leave a comment
Sunset of the Gods Out January 1, 2013 in trade paperback from Baen
2nd Volume in the Jason Thanou Series
(1st volume was Blood of the Heroes and 3rd Volume will be Pirates of the Timestream)
Jason and his three person team are sent back to 490 B.C. to investigate the appearance of the Greek god Pan, who is associated with the battle of Marathon.
The pseudoscience explaining how time travel works is well done with the author accounting for all of the obvious problems. Reality protects itself so if you change something, it will modify something else to compensate, but you might not like what it modifies, so be careful about changes.
After the discovery of the Teloi aliens on Earth in the distant past acting as gods in the last book, their influence on past events closer in time to the present was a major concern. No trace of them had been found in interstellar explorations so at some point they must have died out, but when and how was unknown.
The Teloi are still something of a villainous presence in this volume, but evil humans have come onto the scene as well, and in some ways have taken advantage of the Teloi, who are all quite old at this point. Pan's identity is discovered, but he is really not an enemy; both Jason and the reader feel sorry for him and this has a decided impact on the situation with the aliens and the humans taking advantage of them.
Fixing everything requires two expeditions into the past and also the use of future technology while there, which is potentially quite dangerous to temporal stability, but Jason is discreet and uses stealth and tech to hide it. Jason is a military character, who is sort of on detached duty, but he tends to be an officer who uses his brain as much or more than his martial prowess. This is not really a surprise, given the background of the author, but it is still a pleasant change from common warrior depictions. Even during the fight scenes, you see what Jason is thinking, not just him hacking at the opponent. The fight scenes are realistically short, so it is interesting to see the character come out of the fight and realize the situation around him has not changed much.
The views of the battle of Marathon are interesting with enough info to give a sense of being there without it feeling like a data dump. Overall it is a good time travel adventure story with characters using period accurate weapons (some of which were quite interesting) as well as some future tech. Jason is a well-developed main character who has some interesting sidekicks, who hopefully will reappear in future volumes. The chemistry between the characters is well done with it not the same between everyone and Jason. So he is a realistic team leader who relates to everyone in the best way for them.
We look forward to a much quicker return to this universe for Jason to battle the real pirates of the Caribbean in volume 3, Pirates of the Timestream, due out this coming August.
Readers can meet Steve White at Shevacon, February 8-10, 2013.
Friday quick updates: Jan 18-19 readings from Hal Johnson, and The Screwtape LettersPosted: 18 January, 2013 Filed under: Uncategorized | Tags: hal johnson Leave a comment
Whew! Last weekend's illogiCon was really fantastic; I've leave the con reports to others for now (Natania Barron rounds up a couple, including JL Hilton's, here) but I do have some photos, and I'm working on transcribing the Tim Powers interview as well. It was absolutely fantastic to meet Mr. Powers, whose books really are wonderful reads. I'd been reading (and in some cases re-reading) some of his books ahead of the convention, and even though the convention's past I've kept going on that front because, man, how can you stop in the middle of Declare? Anyway, there are some events this weekend to tell you guys about, including three stops by author Hal Johnson, whose book Immortal Lycanthropes Cory Doctorow calls a "YA novel unlike any other. … Required reading for budding happy mutants and their grownups." More info below:
18 (Friday) 7 pm — The Regulator Bookshop hosts Hal Johnson: "Immortal Lycanthropes tells the incredible story of Myron Horowitz, a disfigured thirteen-year-old just trying to fit in at his Pennsylvania school. When a fight with a bully leaves him unconscious and naked in the wreckage of the cafeteria, Myron discovers that he is an immortal lycanthrope—a were-mammal who can transform from human to animal. He also discovers that there are others like him, and many of them want Myron dead. Hal Johnson will be in the store to read and sign books."
19 (Saturday) 1 pm — Atomic Empire hosts Hal Johnson (see above for book info) for a signing. Another reminder that Atomic Empire is the relocated and renamed "Sci Fi Genre", now at 3400 Westgate Dr Suite 14B in Durham.
19 (Saturday) 7 pm — Chapel Hill's Flyleaf Books hosts Hal Johnson (see above for book info) for a reading and signing. More info: http://www.flyleafbooks.com/event/hal-johnson-reads-his-new-young-adult-novel-immortal-lycanthropes
19 (Saturday) 4 pm and 8 pm — The Durham Performing Arts Center hosts a staging of C.S. Lewis' The Screwtape Letters, presented by Fellowship for the Performing Arts.
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Biker warns of pothole hazards at roundabout
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POTHOLE PETE has joined forces with two-wheeled motorists to prevent "accidents waiting to happen" at a roundabout in Plymouth.
The hard-hatted campaigner for better road surfaces in the city has visited the roundabout on Glen Road and Strode Road in Plympton, where potholes could potentially cause problems for motorcyclists.
Richard Thorne, motorcyclist and member of Plymouth Motorcycle Action Group, called Pete out to create awareness about the state of the roundabout.
"About three quarters of the road surface is broken up and it is full of holes," he said.
"If my front wheel went straight over one of the potholes I could lose control of my front wheel and be unable to steer, sending me into the path of oncoming cars.
"The road surface of the roundabout is terrible and has been for years. I have emailed the authorities about the problem several times, but they have never got back to me. I think the state of it is absolutely disgusting and it makes me wonder what my council tax is being spent on."
A spokesman for Plymouth City Council, said: "Plymouth Transport and Highways has not received any reports about this roundabout and will now arrange for an inspection to take place on Thursday 1 November. Any defects found to be a safety hazard will have a temporary repair carried out within 24 hours to make the road safe until a permanent repair can take place.
"We decide when to resurface a road based on strict criteria such as road user safety, number of potholes, degree of cracking, ride quality (bumpiness), needs of local businesses, amenities, schools and public transport. We have to prioritise resources to ensure the areas in most need are tackled first.
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"We would also encourage people to visit the website www.plymouth.gov.uk and download the pothole factsheet for further detailed information."
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PRETORIA, South Africa (AP) - The manager of a South African gun training academy has said at Oscar Pistorius' murder trial that the athlete had "a great love and enthusiasm" for firearms.
Sean Patrick Rens testified on Monday that he met the double-amputee runner in 2012 and that Pistorius asked him to provide him with a revolver.
Rens is manager of the International Firearm Training Academy in Walkerville town. He says he had many conversations with Pistorius about guns.
Pistorius was charged with premeditated murder after fatally shooting his girlfriend, Reeva Steenkamp, on Feb. 14, 2013. He says he killed her by accident, mistaking her for an intruder in his home. Prosecutors say he killed her after an argument.
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GRAPEVINE, Texas - A Florida prisoner being flown to Nevada has escaped in the Dallas area after stabbing one of his police escorts.
Grapevine police Lt. Barry Bowling (BOHL'-ing) says officers Tuesday searched for 42-year-old Alberto Morales, who'd been held on assault, kidnapping, burglary and sexual assault charges.
Two Miami-Dade Police officers were escorting Morales to Las Vegas when they had a layover Monday night at Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport. Bowling says Morales was disruptive on the flight so the officers rented a vehicle to drive to Las Vegas, nearly 1,200 miles away.
Bowling says Morales had a sharp object and stabbed one officer several times when the other went into a store. The wounded officer is in stable but critical condition. His name hasn't been released.
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When Love Came Close
"This is how we know what love is: Jesus Christ laid down His life for us. And we ought to lay down our lives for our brothers. If anyone has material possessions and sees his brother in need but has no pity on him, how can the love of God be in him? Dear children, let us not love with words or tongue, but with actions and in truth." – (I John 3:16-18)
"Real love is an action, not a feeling. It produces selfless, sacrificial giving. The greatest act of love is giving oneself for others. How can we lay down our lives? By serving others with no thought of receiving anything in return." – (NIV footnotes)
The greatest example ever given, was born to us, and is remembered each Christmas. Jesus was the ultimate example of what love is, for He loved with His very life. He stepped down from heaven, and became God with us – demonstrating again and again how to love with actions and in truth. As the only One who was fully God and fully man, there were so many "could have done's" along the way, yet He chose instead, each time, to model love. He drew near to those whom society deemed undesirable, and He touched the untouchables. His love broke down social, racial and religious barriers, and encouraged all who came near, to love as He loved.
Though this blessed day of remembering is nearing an end, our command to love will remain. How can we carry Christmas with us as we approach the coming year? What can we give of ourselves to others, as He has given unto us?
What can I give?
Unto You Lord,
my great, mighty King.
My heart, You have,
and likewise, my life;
what of my time,
resource and supply?
Anew I ask,
how might I show love;
to honor You,
so You're known above?
Lead me, I pray,
show me how to move;
let Your love shine,
so people see You.
Dear Heavenly Father, thank You that You chose to come close – to draw near to us and show us that You are love. Thank You that You loved so much, that You sent Your One and Only Son, so that we may receive all that You are offering. Forgive us for giving with expectations, or for withholding, where You would have us to give more of ourselves. Teach us to trust You more, so that we may more clearly hear Your voice and Your instructions for the coming year. May we love as we are loved by You, and may many come into a lasting relationship with You. All glory to You, our great and mighty King. Amen.
© Shannon Elizabeth Moreno and Revelations in Writing, May 2011 – present.
Merry Christmas
Merry Christmas and God bless you all! Thank you all for the wonderful and most interesting year. It has been a time of growing in God and I hope that those of you who contribute as well as those of you who read, have found it worth your time! Thanks to Darrell Creswell for the beautiful card!
Rejoice! Rejoice! Oh you crazy and sad world, rejoice! This season is a reminder of a promise fulfilled in the birth of a child from a virgin, and a promise of hope to all who believe. Upon His shoulders all the weight and the sin were given to pay for those of us who choose Him. Rejoice all you believers and even those who are looking for a reason to believe. He brings an even greater promise for the future. A promise of no more pain, no more suffering, no more tears! A world of peace! A promise of true hope! Have faith and know that His promises are kept. God bless you and rejoice!
Count Your Blessings
I really think that this old song is one of the greatest reminders that we could have everyday. I know how easy it is to look upon the negative in our lives. To consider what we need or want for ourselves or even for the world. But what if every day we considered our blessings first, before we went to prayer and ask God to give us what we think we need, what if we spent the time just considering what He has already done for us and give thanks for that.
When we consider this season that we use to celebrate the birth of Christ Jesus, what could be more of a blessing than the promise that the Lord has already kept when He sent His Son to save all of us who are sinners upon this earth. The blessing of being adopted into His family! How wonderful it is to know that our eternity is secure in the promise and the knowledge that He keeps His promise. God bless you and have a wonderful and blessed Christmas!
When Love Came Down
As we have traveled through the season of Advent, my pastor has taught a series on the attributes of God, which He imparts to us, as a gift through the sending of His Son. The four weeks have covered, peace, hope, joy, and finally yesterday, love.
Jesus, is God's gift of love to us, as He sent us His one and only Son. (1 John 4:9-10) The love of God is so great, that it covers us with the commitment of His very life. His love is agape – love that genuinely and exclusively seeks the good of others, rather than one that might expect something in return. Christ's love was so vast, that He set aside the robes of majesty, and took on the role of a man, so that we might know love. (paraphrasing Pastor Jon McIntosh)
In John 13:1-12, Jesus shows the full extent of His love for the disciples, as He takes on the role of the lowliest of servants, and kneels to wash the filth from the feet of His friends. The washing of another's feet, would have made the one who was washing, completely unclean. Feet were filthy, and to touch them, would have been a wretched violation of plenty of purity laws. Jesus was modeling to the men that it matters not what it takes, when we love, we must be willing to set aside ourselves, and serve. His serving, left the disciples cleansed and refreshed, despite personal cost.
Philippians 2:5-8 encourages us to have the attitude of a servant, just as was seen through Christ. The love described in Philippians, is humble and obedient to God, willing to love with His very life. Such love is unshakeable, and will remain forever. (See also: Isaiah 54:10, Romans 8:38-39)
so the world might know;
the height and depth,
of love truly shown.
Love seeks not self,
records not the wrongs;
is patient, kind,
fills hearts with sweet songs.
Where there is Love,
peace too, shall be found;
for where Christ dwells,
all goodness abounds.
Love seeks to serve,
do unto others;
cares for each one,
as sisters, brothers.
Love will endure,
forever, always;
none can remove,
the Ancient of Days.
Dear Heavenly Father, thank You for the glorious gift of Your Son, Jesus, whom You sent to us so that we might know Love. Thank You that we set aside this season to remember the blessed birth, the arrival of God with us. Forgive us for allowing anything to distract or taint the significance of this season, and help us to hold fast to that which truly matters. May we learn to love as You loved, and be Your hands and heart to those who are hurting this Christmas. May many come to know the limitlessness of Your everlasting love this season. May our every attitude and action be as You would have us do, and may our every offering be pleasing unto You. We love You, Lord. Amen.
*Scripture references taken from yesterdays sermon at http://www.gcfw.org
© Shannon Elizabeth Moreno and Revelations in Writing, May 2011 – present.
The Good Shepherd
Christmas is a remembrance of when Love came near. God, came in flesh, so that all might know the saving grace that is available through the death and resurrection of His Son, Jesus, the Light unto the world, and the good Shepherd to all whom believe.
In John 10:11, it says, "I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep." Though few of us have much exposure to present-day shepherds, what I can gather from footnotes and other resources that I have read, is that shepherds treat their sheep as family, and are willing to lay down their own life to keep each of them safe from harm. A shepherd's love and commitment to care for his flock is not a paid position, but rather one's chosen duty as he cares for each sheep as if it were his own precious progeny.
Jesus, throughout scripture, is called the Good Shepherd. He is the ultimate example of one who loves us with His very life, and cares for each of us, individually. When we make the decision to follow Him, we become the sheep of His flock – the people of His pasture. The cross was endured on our behalf, so that we are forgiven and freed from all that would lead us away from the security of our Good Shepherd; and His resurrection and the sending of His Holy Spirit, provide us with the ability to hear and obey His voice, as well as the power to hold fast to the promise of our eternal hope. What a treasured song to sing, when His glad tidings we choose to bring.
in flesh, became man;
still fully holy,
for us, came to stand.
The Light of the world,
came down to the earth;
an innocent child,
lowly stable birth.
Announced by angels,
to shepherds in field;
for they knew of love,
sacrificial yield.
Baby became man,
Good Shepherd to all;
who choose to follow,
and answer His call.
For He gave His life,
so our life we'd gain;
eternal promise,
the truth to proclaim.
Sing out, fellow sheep,
glad tidings to share;
for His hope is ours,
rejoice in His care.
Dear Heavenly Father, thank You that You are our Good Shepherd. Thank You that You know us and love us, individually. Thank You that You willingly laid down Your life, so that we could have life with You forever. Forgive us for allowing the worries of the world to steal our joy, and help us to rejoice in the promises that are ours forever. Help us to share the great news of who You are, and may many receive the gift of You this Christmas. May we love as You love, so that Your light is evident in all that we say and do. May our actions be announcements of Your goodness and grace. Amen.
© Shannon Elizabeth Moreno and Revelations in Writing, May 2011 – present.
Treasures to Hold
Just over three months ago, a very dear friend of mine breathed her last breath. She had fought long and hard, a battle that would have caused many to quit, yet never in the nine years of the invasion of that devastating disease, did Anne even once, allow cancer to define her. She knew with all certainty that she was above all, a child of God. Her faith in our Heavenly Father did not waiver, regardless of what the doctors had told her.
Her perseverance and unwavering faith, are two of the things that I most admired about Anne. So often, she would extend encouragement to those who were providing her medical care. Laughter and light-hearted banter were common during many of her appointments. The verse that brought her great comfort in her final days was 2 Timothy 4:7, "I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith." For she had indeed fought and finished in firm faith.
A dear friend asked me how I might remember Anne this Christmas. I was a bit taken aback, as avoidance has been my coping mechanism of choice. However, it is nearly impossible to navigate this season without reminders of my dear friend, as we have had many outings in this most blessed of seasons gone by. As we spoke, I realized that perhaps part of me had avoided actual shopping in stores for gifts this year, as that is something that Anne and I have done together many times over the past few years.
I do not yet know if I am meant to do anything in particular to remember Anne, but I do know that I am to embrace her memory – the gift of friendship that I was given in her – and to be grateful for the example she set in perseverance and faith, and for the assurance that I have, knowing that she fought the good fight and is home, where I will one day see her again.
memories so dear;
treasures of friendship,
hope that is secure.
The faithful fighter,
no more needs to fight;
now in heaven's hold,
our Savior's delight.
I will remember,
the blessings I've known;
modeled endurance,
such steadfast faith shown.
Thank You, Lord Jesus,
for Your gifts of grace;
may we be steadfast,
secure in our faith.
Dear Heavenly Father, thank You for the gifts that You give us in friends. Thank You for the blessings that they bring, be it for a season or for a lifetime. Thank You for the lessons that we learn from one another, when we are securely rooted in You. Forgive us for not facing painful or sorrowful things, and help us to embrace each of the experiences that You bring, trusting that You have a purpose and a plan to use each experience for our ultimate good. Teach us to persevere when things are difficult, and to have a faith that is unwavering, even when all seems to be shaking around us. May our confidence and security in You, be a living testimony to all who are around us. May many come to call You King this Christmas. Be our hope and our help, Lord God. Amen.
© Shannon Elizabeth Moreno and Revelations in Writing, May 2011 – present.


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Set the wayback machine for May 25th. That's when the infamous, deplorable Keith Olbermann sanctimoniously attacked Bill O'Reilly for joking about plugging the oil spill hole with members of NBC News. This shocking depiction of fantasy violence really offended Herr Olbermahn...because he didn't think of it first. Just three days later, Olby would crack that the way to plug the hole was to stuff it with BP executives:
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That's how it works on OlbyPlanet. It's only wrong when someone on Fox does it. It's not even wrong when someone at the Washington Post does it--as long as they agree with Edward R Olbermann. So what if frequent Olby parrot Dave Weigel called for Matt Drudge to commit suicide by setting himself on fire?
This would be a vastly better world to live in if Matt Drudge decided to handle his emotional problems more responsibly, and set himself on fire.
No WPitW for Weigel, because Olby approves of Weigel's aims: to slant the news to benefit the Democratic Party, or when necessary to minimize the damage to the Dems, as when Scott Brown defeated Coakley:
I think pointing out Coakley's awfulness is vital, because it's 1) true and 2) unreasonable panic about it is doing more damage to the Democrats.
Hmm, does that sound familiar? It should. It's like a living, breathing example of the sort of "news" that you get on OlbyPlanet. Twisted, slanted, choreographed, and filtered. Ergo it's no surprise that Dave Weigel--out of a job, discredited, and exposed as a slovenly political hack--will be welcomed back in the Seat of Honor on tonight's Hour of Spin. Along with Crazy Larry, The Perfessor, and a Special Education Comment attacking...wait for it...Palin!
Only the diseased mind of a feckless propagandist could welcome Weigel back because he has been exposed as a partisan hack. But that's life on OlbyPlanet. Comments are open!
No, that's not Robert Byrd's flesh burning in hell right now, it's your daily update on the West Virginians for fiscal responsibility crowd.... TEE TIME!!!
First about #3, DEAR GOD! Crazy Larry and Uncle Keith basically felated Byrd instead of eulogizing him. Typical honkey crackers! I can say that I'm white.
It's a special KKKoment on extending unemployment benefits. Insults George Will while Olby trips over the truth. Government spending is destroying jobs, unemployment is rising. And what does Keith do? BLAME BUSH!!! Different lyrics, same tired song.
Get out your pitchforks and torches for the memorial Robert Byrd cross burning, IT'S THE WPITW ABSTRACT!!!! (for once, I'm semi-stealing from olby).
Throws in a Becks attack
Bronze: US magazine and gossipers for Jason Bateman cutting in line.
Silver: Sharron Angle- Talking about BP disaster, blames over regulation. She's right. And no matter how much you bash her, she's going to beat Harry (my own son has disowned me) Reid.
GOLD: Sister Sarah- For making a mistake in her speech... OFF WITH HER HEAD!!!! That's the penalty for making a mistake on Olby planet. But no matter how much you bash her, she's still smarter than you and will still sell more books in one day than you will in your entire life.
And one day, You'll call her Madame President. And on that day Keith, you can SUCK IT HARD!!!!
Another award winning countdown to West Virgina naming the memorial Robert KKK Byrd compost pile.
You are correct, Wussy. Keith does project his hatred on others.
"And one day, You'll call her Madame President."
HA! She's less electable now than she was in '08.
And everyday Obama looks more UNELECTABLE.
True, Obama is becoming increasingly unelectable, but he has a list of things he's done for the American people:
For? You mean 'to'.
It gets worse: MSNBC signed Weigel up as a contributor. MSNBC: the place for progressive politics*.
(*-Scarborough and Buchanan not included.)
got sick of him defending his boy Bateman, you would think KO called him up to get the straight scoop. then trashing US magazine. yeah, good way to get fired dumbass.
Keith Olbermann rejected a basic economic law today. It's actually sort of funny.
If you subsidize something, you get more of it. That's just a fact. The reason that Europe tends to have higher unemployment, and is less adaptable to negative economic shocks is due to their larger entitlement programs. If you increase the incentives for being unemployed, more people will be unemployed. That is a statement of economic fact.
That particular Republican Keith was quoting also alluded to Milton Friedman's "permanent income hypothesis" which I was happy to see.
What did Weigel say?
MKDAWUSS: Let me help you out with that post for clarification. Corrections in CAPS.
True, Obama is becoming increasingly unelectable, BECAUSE he has a list of things he's done for the American people:
With Weigel it's back-to-back-hack
Two asses in a double stack
The facts they'll avert
A moonbat alert
Like Tom Petty said, "take 'em back"
So the Daily Kos polls weren't accurate. There's a fucking surprise.
You knew something was wrong when they kept showing Obama's approval rating between 55%-57% when the rest of nation had him under 50% according to the Real Clear Politics average of 8 or 9 polls.
I knew something was wrong when the asswipe of the Internet was pretending their polls were credible.
Of course this probably doesn't matter because MKDAWUSS, Olbermann, MSNBC, Politico, etc. will pretend this never happened.
Very true
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The Infamous, Deplorable One has the audacity to brand Governor Palin as an "idiot" for her comment about President Reagan and Eureka College? After Ann Coulter took him to task?
That's okay, because he's
The Little Old Keithie From Cornell Cow Coll
The Little Old Keithie From Cornell Cow Coll
(Go, Keithie! Go, Keithie! Go, Keithie, go!
Likes to bellow and bluster, just like a gun moll.
(Go, Keithie! Go, Keithie! Go, Keithie, go!)
He rips and reads material from Daily Kos;
He thinks he's hot (stuff); doesn't know he's toast
With any luck, our TVs won't be graced this fall
By the Little Old Keithie From Cornell Cow Coll.
He yells really loud, reading stuff from a card;
He's a terrifying, putrefying mass of lard.
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Justin Gimelstob will play Andy Roddick tonight in the U.S. Open. It could be the final time the New Vernon tennis player will perform at the Open.
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The competitiveness was evident in Justin Gimelstob at the age of 8.
Gimelstob would visit the house of his tennis coach, Asim Sengun, and engage in fierce games of ping-pong, chess and cards.
"Even then, winning was so important to Justin," said Sengun, the director of tennis at Center Court in Chatham. "He was a very playful child, a really fun kid. Everyone was so enthusiastic playing ping-pong that the paddles got broken and I had to buy new ones every weekend." ...


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Monessen council adds city clerk, solicitor
With a new administration in place, Monessen city council on Wednesday hired a new solicitor and city clerk while setting a new time for business meetings.
With new Mayor Lou Mavrakis conducting the meeting, council unanimously hired Al Gaudio as solicitor and Holly Minno as city clerk, respectively, replacing Mark Shire and recently retired Rosalie Nicksich.
Minno, previously in charge of accounts and finance, will receive an annual salary of $40,000. Council voted to advertise for candidates for the accounts and finance slot.
Gaudio, a former city solicitor, received an $18,000 retainer fee. He will receive a $95 per hour legal fee and $150 court fee.
Gaudio did not attend Wednesday's meeting because it coincided with a commissioners' meeting in Rostraver Township, where he is solicitor. Attorney Tim Maatta sat in for Gaudio.
Council agreed to meet 7 p.m. on the second Wednesday of each month. It will conduct work sessions 5:30 p.m. on the second Monday of each month.
Council previously met 6 p.m. on the third Wednesday of each month with the work session conducted on the prior Monday.
Mavrakis said after the meeting that police Chief John Mandarino, based on recommendations by council members, will continue to lead the force.
Former Mayor Mary Jo Smith promoted Mandarino June 1 to replace retired Chief Mark Gibson. Mavrakis said that in 2013, police made 1,327 arrests.
"I sat down with council and said, who do you like for chief of police? And they all liked Mandarino, so I stuck with Mandarino," Mavrakis said.
"Can I recommend somebody? Yes. I have a vote here just like everybody else. But I let everyone make their own suggestions and recommendations … and that's the way I'm going to do things."
The future of Municipal Fire Chief Delmar Hepple will be based on a recommendation by Councilman John Nestor, department of public safety chairman.
Mavrakis said Nestor will consider all candidates for the post and make his recommendations to council, most likely by next month's agenda meeting.
Council hired Andre Crosby for a full-time street department position. He will receive $9.50 per hour. Council will advertise for a full-time code enforcement officer.
Council approved an agreement between the city and the Douglas School of Business to lease property adjacent to the Herman Mihalich Boat Launch for commercial driver's licence classes. Mavrakis said trucks will not be stored at the site.
If any events are taking place at the boat launch, classes will not be conducted, he said.
Mavrakis said his administration wants to form a partnership between the city and school owner Jeffrey Imbrescia.
Council approved a resolution for the Mon Valley Sewage Authority to move ahead on its proposed satellite treatment facility, along the riverfront in the Eastgate section.
Authority general manager Tom Salak said the action was necessary because of a city ordinance passed last year that delayed construction.
He said the resolution is part of the criteria for permit applications to be submitted to the state Department of Environmental Protection.
"All the zoning issues we had were cleared up, but because of the delay, we were unable to move forward," Salak said after the meeting. If we'd have started this eight months ago like we wanted to, we'd have been grandfathered in. But since then, the DEP changed a requirement that any new construction must have a 537 plan along with it for each of the municipalities."
Act 537 is the Pennsylvania Sewage Facilities Act, which is designed to correct existing sewage disposal problems and prevent future problems.
Donora and Carroll Township, the two other municipalities served by the authority, have already approved plans.
If the DEP issues permits, construction should begin near the end of 2014, Salak said.
The project includes installation of approximately 15,000 feet of sanitary sewer line in Donora and Monessen.
During the public comment session, city Controller Wayne Vlasic clarified statements he made at Monday's work session about the Monessen city building becoming a possible site for alcohol highway safety school classes.
Vlasic said the city is not guaranteed as a site for the classes, and a proposal still must be submitted to the Westmoreland County Adult Probation office.
Adult probation wants to establish sites in the northern and southern ends of the county.
Vlasic said a Westmoreland County Veterans Affairs satellite office is open at 100 Seventh St. from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. on the third Wednesday of each month.
Council approved a Veteran's Day parade on Nov. 8.
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Mother Nature Spoils Races At GHR
By Ben Deatherage
(Photo Courtesy of Jim Marshall)
Grays Harbor Raceway was looking to get the second race of the season completed on Saturday but inclement weather forced the night to be ended prematurely. Just as qualifications were being completed rain came on to the scene. All efforts were made by the track crew to save the race track but the weather would win in the end.
The staff at GHR would like to thank all the drivers and teams for coming out and supporting the facility. Also big thanks to the track workers who spent quite a bit of time trying to save the night. Their efforts are definitely appreciated as well.
Grays Harbor Raceway will look to complete their second race of the season this coming Saturday May 4th. Divisions on hand include the 360 Sprints, Shipwreck Beads IMCA Modifieds, and USAC Ford Focus Midgets. For more information log on to www.graysharborraceway.com or call the new Northwest Tracks Hotline at (360)-699-RACE.
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10 Simple Tips That Might Save Your Relationship
1. Check yourself before you project yourself.
When you start feeling upset or resentful, stop to ask yourself what's going on inside of yourself before taking it out on the other person. Seriously, 99% of the time your issue isn't even with your partner; you're just projecting something onto them. A little self-reflection goes a long way.
2. Schedule some alone time
. Make sure both of you are getting a little time alone to relax and recharge: even 15 minutes can make a huge difference. Also, if you tend be really social as a couple, make sure to schedule alone time together (sounds like an oxymoron, but it's not!) as well, where you can just focus on each other without extra people around.
3. Wait til after dinner to turn the TV on.
For awhile Nick and I got in the habit of eating dinner while watching TV, and then we'd keep watching TV after dinner, and it was possible to go a whole evening without really talking to each other. Sad, right? Now we eat dinner at the table and talk BEFORE heading to the living room to zone out with "Parks and Rec."
4. Shower together.
If you're both busy (and who isn't?!), showering as a couple can give you extra time to connect without any distractions except some sexy soap lather.
5. Have all your important conversations face to face.
Or on the phone if face-to-face is absolutely impossible. But never on IM or text or email. Communicating will be clearer, more respectful, and more positive if you do it in person. It also gives you the chance to touch or hold hands during intense moments, which can change the course of an entire interaction.
6. Never pass up the chance to cuddle.
Physical affection is so, so important in any intimate relationship, and in this age of constant distractions, it sometimes takes a concerted effort to make sure it happens frequently and meaningfully. If your partner gives you a hug, take a second to lean into their chest and enjoy that moment. Go to bed 15 minutes earlier (or set your alarm 15 minutes earlier) to give yourselves time to cuddle before you fall asleep or when you first wake up. It's the best way to start and end the day.
7. Don't wait for special occasions like birthdays and Christmas to buy or make each other little gifts.
If you see a little something that reminds you of your partner, get it for them. If you feel like making them a special dinner, do it. One of my favorite sayings is "Never resist a generous impulse," and that is doubly true in romantic relationships. It creates a feeling of spontaneity and generosity that lasts all year long.
8. Switch up your routine.
If you always lay in bed on Sunday morning, go jogging instead. If you always go to happy hour on Thursdays, stay in and make cocktails instead. Take turns planning surprise dates. Switching up your routine keeps you on your toes as a couple and helps prevent the worst enemy of romance: stagnancy.
9. Don't ever put your partner down.
This is so random, but I remember reading a Reba McEntire interview in a dentist office magazine many years ago and it kind of changed my life. She was explaining the demise of her first marriage and said something like, "We didn't respect each other. If you don't have respect, you have nothing." Preach, Reba! This advice is so simple, and so true. Relationships often take on a negative tinge as people get comfortable with each other. Playful teasing can turn cruel. Cute habits become pet peeves. But it's never too late to change the script: make a vow to never put your partner down–about the way they look, the way they live their lives, their little quirks, anything.
10. Spend a minute looking at each other before bed.
At the end of yet another long, crazy day, it's tempting to start snoring as soon as you hit the pillow, but try to take a moment to face each other and look into your partner's eyes, really look. It's amazing how much closer this little exercise can make you feel.
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SoulCycle Accused Of Banning Other Fitness Instructors
The New York City-based studio is under fire for reportedly banning other fitness instructors from attending their classes. Joey Gonzelez, the owner of Barry's Bootcamp, raised the alarm after he announced on Facebook that he had been told by a lawyer of SoulCycle that he was "never allowed to take [a] class there again." The reason for the ban, he claims, is that he works in "boutique fitness," and therefore, is part of the competition.
Soon, other instructors were chiming in about similar experiences, both at SoulCycle and other fitness chains like Equinox (which owns SoulCycle). As Well + Good notes, the fear here is that rival instructors will steal trade secrets or poach employees. Indeed, some studios have contract clauses preventing their instructors from teaching elsewhere. From a business standpoint, it makes sense to keep rivals at a distance. On the other hand, it's a bit like opening a restaurant and banning all chefs from coming for dinner. Where's the solidarity?
At the time of posting, SoulCycle had not yet responded to our request for a comment. In the meantime, we have to ask: Is banning others good for business, or just sending bad vibes? (Well + Good)


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Psych stars James Roday as "psychic" detective Shawn Spence who, with the assistance of his reluctant sidekick Gus, uses uncanny powers of observation to solve cases for a suspicious, but grudgingly impressed, police department. Were sure youll be impressed with our wide selection of merchandise, which besides Psych DVDs, Psych Pajama Sets, and iPhone Covers, includes all manner of pineapple product, including Pineapple Cookie Jar and Psych Pineapple Slippers, and much more!