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I'm endeavoring to do a post for all 30 teams before the season starts on why if I were a fan of that team, I'd be excited and nervous. I'll talk about the great, the good, the bad, and oftentimes, the really ugly.
First, and most importantly, you should be excited to be a Celtics fan because you still have Kevin Garnett, Paul Pierce, and Rajon Rondo. Garnett and Pierce are inching ever closer to retirement, but it's pretty clear that each is still in the upper echelon of NBA players. Garnett can still defend and shoot long 2's and Pierce is still one of the game's best offensive threats. As evidence, note that Pierce shot 56.7% TS on 28.1% USG. Only Karl Malone has shot with a higher efficiency on that much volume after age 34. The combined RAPM of Garnett (+5.6), Pierce (+1.8), and Rondo (+1) is +8.4. A team with that rating (for a full 48 mpg) would win about 63 games.
Of course, GPR can't play all 48 minutes, so the actual win total will depend on Boston's key role players, including the returning Brandon Bass and Avery Bradley, newly acquired Jason Terry, Courtney Lee, and Jason Collins, and to some extent the rookies Jared Sullinger, Fab Melo, and Kris Joseph.
Let's start with the returning players. Brandon Bass is 26 years old and should be entering his prime. He's a very good mid-range shooter, in fact, right up there with Garnett himself. Bass shot 45% on 2-pt jump shots. Unfortunately, he doesn't have 3-pt range, so while that 45% is (extremely) impressive for a mid-range shooter, it doesn't have quite the impact that, say, Ryan Anderson or Matt Bonner seem to have on floor spacing. And to a large extent, Bass' mid-range shooting strength overlaps with Garnett (and Terry actually). Overall, Bass' TS% dropped from 57% all the way down to 52.4%, indicating that he took a big hit moving away from Orlando (and Dwight Howard). Looking more closely at the numbers, it appears that his efficiency on layups might be the culprit. In 2011 he shot 53% on 96 layup attempts. Last season he shot a woeful 33% on 117 layup attempts. I would call that a fluke, but it's a fairly large number of attempts. This is worrisome and I'm sure it's something that Bass and his coaches are aware of. Bass' +1.1 defensive RAPM suggests he can hold his own on that end of the floor. I think it's fair to say Bass is an average starting PF, and for Boston, that's a pretty good deal and about what you'd expect for a guy making $6M per year.
Avery Bradley, still on a valuable rookie contract, will have a big role on this team assuming he returns 100% from shoulder surgery this off-season. If we look at units last season when Bradley and Rondo were playing with the same 4 teammates, the units with Bradley were only 1 point per 100 possessions worse than those with Rondo. (I call this metric "Same 4 +/-" or S4PM for short.) Not surprisingly, those units with Bradley, while quite a bit worse on offense, were much better on defense, leading to the net result being almost a wash between them. Bradley's overall RAPM is -0.4 (slightly below average), again the result of less than stellar offensive impact (-1.7 ORAPM), combined with well above average defense (+1.3 DRAPM). My own adjusted +/- metric (based on the four factors) also points to Bradley's prowess (he ranked 4th among all players with fewer than 3000 possessions). If Bradley improves on the offensive end to the point where he becomes just average, he will be extremely valuable whether he continues to be a Celtic or, perhaps, is part of a major trade.
Now let's talk about the new guys, starting with Jason Terry. Jason Terry was brought in to essentially play the same role he did in Dallas since 2005, namely providing offensive firepower off the bench. The question I have is whether he can replace Ray Allen, one of the game's all-time best shooters. What concerns me about Terry is that his TS% has been steadily diminishing for several years now, from 60.6% his first year in Dallas all the way down to 54% (league average) last season. Hopefully for Boston fans, Terry reverses this trend. Overall, Terry (-0.6 RAPM) may be a step down from Ray Allen (+0.6 RAPM), but I think he'll be a "good enough" replacement.
Houston had to make some difficult choices this off-season, and one of them was to let Courtney Lee walk. That might end up looking like a huge mistake eventually. Lee is just entering his prime. His S4PM compared to either Kevin Martin (+8) or Chandler Parsons (+3) was significantly better last season. His +0.7 RAPM (+0.9 offense, -0.2 defense) suggests he is an above-average player on a relatively cheap second contract ($5M per). Lee is a 40% 3-pt shooter, and is actually better from behind the line than just in front of it (35.6% last season from 16-23 ft). As a wing, Lee should be a good spot-up target for Rondo.
The rookies. Jared Sullinger and Fab Melo could be significant contributors to Boston's success, providing interior offensive and defensive depth, respectively. Or not. Obviously, if either were "locks", they never would have dropped to Boston.
Boston is going to be good. The question is how good and for how long. Nobody's picking them to finish ahead of Miami (actually, that's not quite true, but those people are crazy), and I'm not either. They have as strong a chance as any team in the East to make it to the ECF and push Miami, but I honestly can't see them winning it unless everything clicks, meaning no significant injuries, All-Star caliber seasons from each of the Big 3, and major productivity from the new additions. All those things happening together are possible, but not highly probable.
If you're a Boston fan, I don't need to tell you that this team is nearing the end of an era. No matter what happens this year or maybe next year, once Garnett and Pierce leave, it may take years for Boston to get back to this level of competitiveness. So enjoy it while you can and worry about tomorrow...tomorrow.
Notified by @vypahn via Twitter that I neglected to mention Jeff Green. HOW COULD I HAVE FORGOTTEN ABOUT JEFF GREEN!? After a heart problem made him miss the entirety of last season, he's back and in a backup SF role that is probably his best hope for career improvement.


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Leah Leonard is author of several romance novels. A hopeless romantic herself, she's been writing for over twenty years.
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Written By: Leah Leonard
Published By: Devine Destinies
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Susie Bell was staring intently at her computer screen as if in a trance when her best friend Leslie popped her head into her office.
"You coming to the party?" Leslie asked.
Susie kept on reading.
"Hey!" Leslie said again, louder this time. "You coming, or what?"
"What?" Susie asked, finally breaking away from her thoughts enough to register another human being.
Leslie walked over to her desk and put herself between her friend and her screen. "Susie, are you coming to the party? The happy hour party," she said slowly in a robotic tone.
"No," Susie answered immediately. "I want to get this stuff done first."
Leslie let out a deep sigh. "How are you ever going to meet anyone if you won't get out of the office?"
Meeting someone was the last thing on Susie's mind these days. After her divorce from Ben last year, she wanted nothing to do with men for a long time. It was nothing against Ben, he was a nice enough guy, and they were still friends, which was as far as they should have ever taken their relationship. Hindsight certainly was a wonderful thing.
Despite the seemingly amicable breakup, the fact was that her divorce was still painful—breaking up the family, distressing all the relatives on both sides, and stressing out their mutual friends as to whose side they should be on and so on. It was all just too much, and for now, Susie wanted peace and quiet. It was just easier to be alone.
And she enjoyed her work. It was boring by most people's standards to work as an HMO administrator. Endless paperwork and sitting in her office occupied most of her days, and now many of her nights. She tried to tell herself her work had meaning, and healthcare was saving lives, yet even she realized that wasn't the case these days. It was so difficult for so many people to even get decent healthcare, the truth was she was probably actually contributing to the problem more than she was solving it. But whatever she needed to tell herself to justify her current lack of interest in not only the opposite sex, but people in general, was what she needed to do for now.
This wouldn't last forever, she told herself often. Eventually she would get back into life and maybe even love, but just no time soon.
"I have no desire to me…" Susie began until she was interrupted.
"I know, you have no desire to meet anyone," Leslie mimicked. "What about hanging out and having a drink and some fun with friends?"
"Not tonight," Susie said.
Leslie stared at her in silence for a moment. "Well, I have to go tonight," she said finally.
"Why?" Susie asked.
"Because my psychic told me I am going to meet someone in the next two weeks who could possibly be my soul mate!" Leslie said, gleefully.
"Oh boy!" Susie said, rolling her eyes. "You don't really believe in that bunch of junk, do you?"
"Well, she did tell me that Joel and I wouldn't make it past summer," she said, recalling her breakup just two weeks earlier. "So she was right on with that."
"What makes you think it was her predicting the future and not you projecting her predictions on to your own life and making it happen?" Susie asked. "Haven't you ever heard of the hindsight rule?"
"The what?" Leslie asked.
"The hindsight rule says that you can always justify things in hindsight, and it's like you create stories to justify things that just aren't really related to one another," Susie said.
Leslie seemed like such a young and impressionable girl to Susie, who was two years her senior at twenty-five. Susie was trained in the sciences, although she had no idea why she'd taken a job at the HMO instead of going to work in a lab someplace, but regardless, she'd learned a lot in school and had been an excellent student, so Leslie was continually in awe of her and her odd tidbits of knowledge and trivia.
"Oh." Leslie paused. "Well, I believe in it, that's all I can tell you."
"Fine," Susie shrugged. "Whatever."
"Oh, come on," Leslie whined. "Just come with me, just for twenty minutes. I don't want to go by myself."
Susie looked at her clock. "What if I leave here in fifteen minutes and meet you over there?" she asked.
Leslie had heard this one before and was becoming wise to it. "Are you really going to come?"
"Sure," Susie said, eyes transfixed once more on her screen.
Leslie stared at her again, then finally turned away. "Okay, I'll see you in a few."
Susie continued to answer her email, fill out paperwork, type reports until 8:45 p.m., when she turned off the computer, snapped off her lamp, and headed home, to bed, alone.
Susie Bell went to a psychic development circle to amuse her friend but never imagined that she would develop a powerful intuitive gift of her own, and definitely never thought she'd meet the sexy country singer, Ronnie Vaughn.
Tone deaf Susie is even more surprised when Ronnie's deceased grandfather begins to visit her in her dreams, transcribing country music for his grandson to sing so he can launch his music career:
Is that your final answer or are you the weakest link?
You put our love in jeopardy much more than you think.
The Wheel of Fortune spun around the day that I met you.
Now you've taken me on Judge Joe Brown, Girl, we must be through.
Ronnie is overcome by the raw beauty and sensitivity of Susie and the sacrifices she's making of her time, and eventually of herself, to help him succeed.
Soon the two are entwined both personally and professionally. Will their love affair last their lifetime, and will Ronnie fulfill his destiny to become one of the greatest country singers of all time?
Written By: Leah Leonard
Published By: Devine Destinies
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John followed Val across the smoke-filled bar, up the creaky wooden stairs. Her floral scent lingered in the long dark hallway. She led him into the room just above the saloon.
He closed the door behind them.
"Well, sheriff, I must say I wasn't expecting this tonight…especially not from you. What exactly can I do for you?" Val began to loosen the satin ribbon ties on her corset that held her voluptuous body in place.
John's gaze traced the lines of her neck and came to rest on the exact spot she wanted him to notice. He swallowed hard, stepped forward and pulled her close so fast he heard her catch her breath. Their lips brushed when he pushed her back toward the bed. I can't do this now. It's not why I'm here. I have to get a hold of myself.
"Well, if that's the way you want it, sheriff."
"That's not why I'm here."
"How about this?" She walked toward him again, draped her long arms around his neck and kissed him before he could stop her.
John twisted her arms around, catching her wrists in his hands. He wanted nothing more than to do what she was tempting him to–throw her down on the bed and have his way with her as so many others had before him. "Not now, Val." Maybe later…
"Oh come on, sheriff."
He pushed her away again. "I said not now. Can't you take no for an answer?"
She turned up her lip and pouted.
The ploy must have worked wonders for any number of men, but not him. Not now. Now he had to get some answers. He did his best to keep a strong, stern look on his face, not betray what he was thinking, or the urgency of it. "What do you know about a man named Steven Brown?"
Val visibly shifted when he mentioned the man's name, although she looked like she was trying her best not to show any sign of emotion. For a split second, a strange and faraway look passed over her face.
"What's wrong, Val?"
She stopped pursuing John and looked away toward the window.
"Val?" John repeated. "Tell me what you know."
She stood silently, pulled the sheers away from the window and stared out.
John walked up behind her, stared down at the dusty street in front of the saloon where several men mounted their horses. He grabbed her shoulder, spun her around. "Do you hear me? Stop looking out that window and talk to me."
"I hear you." Val grabbed John by the vest and kissed him.
Her tongue ran over the stubble on his face, down his chin to his neck. John couldn't control himself any longer. He held Val, nibbled his way down the tender part of her neck to the soft places where the salt on her skin mixed with her perfume. He stiffened.
Her hands ran all over his back, instinctively urging him to pull her closer. "Oh, sheriff," she moaned. "I've wanted you to do that ever since I can remember."
He responded by reaching eagerly into the available space between her corset and her bare skin. The fact she wanted him to take her made him know he couldn't–at least not now. Not until he had some answers about the killer on the loose. Besides, she was almost young enough to be his daughter. Since he became Sheriff, he'd done his best to maintain proper manners when it came to his personal life. Val was about to make him forget every promise he ever made to himself. "Val," he whispered, "I need you to talk to me."
Val laughed and slid her hand down the front center of John's pants and gave him a knowing squeeze. "I need you, too, sheriff."
John sucked in his breath, filled with eager anticipation of her touch and scent. He knew better than to get involved with a witness, especially Val. She had a sexy way of batting her eyes to try and get him to change the subject, forget the fact of her lying. "Stop, Val. No more until you talk to me." John released her and stepped away until the space between them was wide enough he could breathe freely again.
"What are you talking about? I don't know a thing about anyone named Steven." The expression on her face said something entirely different.
John knew better than to push it. He needed her to trust him. "You sure about that?"
She winked and walked up to him again, tried to reach her arms around him. "You know I'd have no reason to keep anything from you now, don't you, sheriff?"
John pressed against her, his hands wandered all over her body. He squeezed her bottom. "Is this what you want, Val?"
"Oh yes, sheriff."
Written By: Leah Leonard
Published By: Devine Destinies
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"Excuse me, mind if I sit here?" she heard a male voice ask. She didn't open her eyes until she heard him ask again. "Excuse me, miss. Mind if I sit here?"
Laura opened her eyes just enough to see a tall dark and handsome man leaning over her. She opened her eyes fully now.
She immediately recognized him as the man on the bridge, only now she could see how absolutely gorgeous he was up close. His thick, black, wavy hair and deep blue eyes would make any woman melt. Her hair was a frizzy mess thanks to the drizzle, and her makeup had been a thing of the distant past at this point. Figures, she thought, staring at the handsome stranger and wondering why they couldn't have met later when she was changed into better clothes.
Feeling a bit silly for staring, she finally said "Sure—I mean yes, of course." She stood up, about to lift her bag.
But before she could, he lifted the bag and effortlessly lifted it overhead. "Allow me," he said.
His accent was so sexy Laura could barely stand it—she hoped he couldn't see her mouth water. He was tall and substantial, with strong hands. He was also dressed impeccably in a suit and overcoat that looked like something out of a magazine.
"Thanks." Laura closed her eyes again and this time, feigned sleep. His scent was keeping her on her toes. She could feel the warmth of his body emanating from his wool coat and she imagined what it would feel like to be with someone like that. Just sitting close to a man who attracted her so strongly was a feeling she had not allowed herself in a long time, telling herself that work was her priority. Now, though, she wondered how she ever could have let those other needs slide.
She could hear the gentle sounds of his newspaper crinkling as he turned the pages and caught a deeper whiff of his cologne as he took off his coat.
Mmm! Tall, dark and handsome. Just the way I like them!
What Laura didn't expect was the real gift, John Ennis, who she would meet on the way and how following the path of her ancestors would lead her to find her own true love at last.
Written By: Leah Leonard
Published By: Devine Destinies
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Jennifer Bradley stared at the glowing screen of her computer, fingers on keys, patiently waiting.
The caffeine rush from her triple mocha latte inspired her to pen the only thing she could think of this early in the morning—the title: Man of the Year.
She hit her delete button.
No. It should read: CEO of the Year.
She made the change, downed the rest of her coffee as quickly as she could and walked down the hall to Tonya Greene's office and knocked on the door.
"Good morning," Tonya said, never looking up. She had a knack for making everyone feel unimportant. "What's up?"
"Hi. I had a question."
Jennifer rolled her eyes, although Tonya didn't seem to notice. "Have."
"Okay, shoot." Tonya continued reviewing her email.
"Who did we pick for man…I mean CEO of the year this time?"
"Brock Martineau."
Jennifer cringed. "Why him?"
Tonya stopped typing, took off her reading glasses and looked up for the first time. "Why not him? The man single-handedly built an empire destined to change the world in the next few years, maybe sooner."
"I know, but—"
Tonya shrugged. "Well, let's see…for starters he's environmentally friendly, employs over a thousand workers in the Dallas/Fort Worth market, not to mention he's mentioned in nearly every newspaper in town at least once a week, plus, he's unbelievably easy on the eyes. Don't you think he deserves it?"
"I don't care what he looks like. I don't like the guy. I don't know why. He gives me the creeps. He looks like an ego maniac to me. I've seen him in the papers and I don't like him at all."
"Wait a minute. You said you don't care what he looks like, how is it he looks like an ego maniac, huh? Besides, it's his business acumen I'm interested in covering, which should make him more than worth the prize."
"I'm offering you my opinion," Jennifer said.
"It's appreciated, but sorry, kid. Brock Martineau is our CEO of the Year. Don't like it? Try putting in your two cents next time."
"But I did."
Tonya rolled her eyes. "You weren't even in town, remember? Miss Princess Cruise was out sailing the high seas again, or don't you remember?"
"Yeah, but two of those days were over the weekend."
"But still…get your facts straight, Jennifer. You've got a reputation to uphold here," Tonya laughed heartily.
"Very funny. I know you want me at your beck and call around the clock, but all I have to say in my defense is if I had been here I would have picked somebody else for CEO of the Year. There are plenty of other worthy executives in town."
"Your vote is duly noted, and too late. Thank you for your participation," Tonya said, looking back at her screen.
"Okay. Fine. Have it your way. Brock Martineau it is."
"Thank you. I believe I will."
Jennifer sighed, "It's not my decision anyway. It's yours, I suppose."
"Not mine alone. The advisory board tells us who they want and I listen to them and deliver." Tonya laughed, "It's why I get paid the big bucks around here."
"Yeah…the big bucks, right," Jennifer countered. "I only hope I can get there myself one day."
"Keep it up and you will," Tonya said.
Recalling her writers block and knowing her lack of enthusiasm for the project may cause it to linger, Jennifer asked, "Are you sure you want me to write it? Carrie might be able to…"
"Of course, Jennifer. You're the best I've got."
"The best at what, exactly?"
Tonya laughed. "No, dear, I'm not trying to whore you out to the man, I want you to write about him, okay? You just so happen to be our most talented asset in the editorial department. I've received several compliments on your other attributes as well, and let's face it, if you've got it, I always say flaunt it."
"I didn't mean it…"
"Of course you did, Jen, now get to it, will you?" Tonya said.
"You're one of a kind, Tonya."
"Thanks for noticing. Back at ya."
"Why not find someone besides me?"
"Who would you want me to send?" The smile melted from Tonya's face and turned into an annoyed look Jennifer easily recognized.
"How about Carrie?"
When Jennifer Bradley is assigned to write a story about the CEO of the Year she's disgusted. Brock Martineau is a womanizing jerk who hardly deserves such an award.
Worse, her editor Tonya made her a tempting bet—to keep her hands off Brock at all costs and in return, receive an all-expense paid vacation.
Jennifer knows this will be the easiest prize she's ever won, that is until she comes face to face with the man who could melt the coldest heart. Can Jennifer control herself and win the prize or will she fall prey to Brock's charms?
Written By: Leah Leonard
Published By: Devine Destinies
Ten minutes later, the girls were on their way home. Natalie's stomach churned from the moment she and Tracy left the San Felipe Pueblo all the way down I-25 toward Albuquerque. She was worried enough about Lone Eagle, and the flat tire didn't help any either. Since they were already over an hour late getting home, they were bound to be in big trouble. Tracy's mom wasn't very flexible about bending rules. They called her once earlier in the evening to say they'd be delayed. She hoped Mary wouldn't be too upset. They did call, after all.
"Man we got lucky." Tracy sighed.
"Yeah no kidding. The officer came along just in time."
"Yeah, he did, right? He sure knew how to change a tire."
This made Natalie's stomach even more upset. "How will we explain the spare tire on the car and the other in your mom's trunk?"
"We'll tell the truth – we got a flat and an officer helped us out. No big deal."
"Yeah but she's gonna want all the details, you know?"
Tracy sighed again. "I know."
Natalie and Tracy were both raised to be honest, and this situation was going to push them to the limit. Natalie felt ill. This was all her fault. And she was also anxious about Lone Eagle. He was so upset when they left him. She wanted to talk to him again, but apparently he wasn't interested and turned off his phone. She tried to push him and his attitude out of her mind, knowing the mess with the car was a far bigger deal, but the situation with Lone Eagle bugged her. While they drove, Natalie tried his number again a couple of times, but there was no answer.
"Still not answering?"
"Think his phone is off?"
"Don't worry about it. He's probably asleep or something. Try again tomorrow."
Natalie knew she was right, but the whole thing bugged her more than she wanted to admit. "What am I gonna do, Trace? He must feel horrible. I don't want him killing himself or something."
Tracy laughed. "Native Americans don't believe in suicide, so I'm sure he'll be okay. You'll reach him when you're supposed to, besides, we just left him. You told him everything."
She wasn't comforted. She pressed redial again. "Yes, but did you see the look on his face? I don't think he believed me. He wouldn't speak to us. I hope he's okay, that's all."
Tracy kept her hands on the wheel, eyes glued to the road. She weaved in and out of several cars until they broke free. "I wouldn't know. He's your friend, not mine. Besides, the one person who might kill someone tonight is my mom when she finds out about the car."
Natalie was not comforted by the humor. She dialed again. No answer. She needed to stop. She hung up and stared out the window at the lights in the foothills of the Bernalillo Valley. She looked up at the Sandia Mountains and thought about the flights she and Lone Eagle had taken. He taught her how to transform herself into a hummingbird while she slept, and the process helped her heal from the accident. He also showed her the energy from the stones in her rock shop and how they could be used to help her heal. She was grateful for the knowledge but needed to know more. First, though, she wanted to make sure he was okay. She had to get a hold of him, talk to him more about what happened and reiterate things. She dialed again. One more time, then she would stop. This time the phone rang and rang. No voicemail. Figures. Lone Eagle was not like other people she knew. He was timeless, not interested in modern technology. Besides, in the few months she knew him, she discovered words never worked with him. There was one way to reach Lone Eagle and make him understand and not by phone. She would need to reach him in her dreams tonight.
Can Lone Eagle teach her enough to mend her broken bones and dance at her high school prom?
Written By: Leah Leonard
Published By: Devine Destinies
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What unfinished business does the spirit have with her and can she find peace?
Written By: Leah Leonard
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He reached out to her and ran a strong hand down the center of her back and tugged it gently and whistled.
"Finally, a good look at the whole package."
"You like?"
"Yeah. I wondered if anyone has some wire cutters around here? I'm tempted to cut that chain off myself and if there aren't any tools around, I'll just use my teeth."
"How about I put you in chains later?"
"Now you're talkin'. That will be well worth the wait."
"You better believe it."
"That is if I don't just bite that dress off you right this minute."
"Are you sure your teeth are strong enough for that?"
"Come here and we will find out, missy."
Erick gently bit her neck and grabbed her thin waste and squeezed her butt. This time, she didn't resist and he kissed her deeply and lovingly until the heat within him was beginning to rise to a boiling point.
He wanted to throw her back down on the bed, but unfortunately there were people waiting for them downstairs, so it would have to wait.
"Mmm, you taste good too, Erick."
He reached his hands around her neck and noticed she was wearing the same jewelry she had on the night before.
"Sorry I didn't get you any new jewelry for tonight, but there will be more coming up, promise."
Cindy stopped kissing his neck and looked him square in the eye.
"Are you kidding? Haven't you done enough already? I think this looks perfectly fine with what I have on tonight, don't you?"
Erick did a once over her from head to toe.
"Uh yeah, I'd say it does, although you want to know what would look even better with that jewelry?"
"Your naked body."
Erick reached out and kissed her more deeply than he had up until this point and he could feel her body melt like butter into his hands, her breath slow and deepen and his own passion rising within. He forced himself to back up again and wiped his mouth off with his hand, still feeling the hot wet kiss she gave him only seconds before. "Okay my lovely wife. Are you finally ready to go?"
Playboy Erick Redmund will be disinherited if he doesn't find a suitable wife—and fast, so he hires the infamous Lovemore matchmaking agency to find a wifely woman to accompany him to Marrakech, Morocco, where he is launching his new career as an international film producer.
After romantic sunset dinners, drinks and camel rides make this match appear heavenly, misunderstandings threaten to tear Cindy and Erick apart.
Although the road to Casablanca is paved with unexpected twists and turns, will they find the most incredible surprise of all—true love?
Written By: Leah Leonard
Published By: Devine Destinies
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"Hello, Nancy." Samuel sat behind her desk, one arm folded over his stomach and his open Bible in the other.
Nancy's pulse quickened and a sick acrid feeling churned inside. Why was he here and had the nerve to stalk her like this? Hadn't yesterday been bad enough? She didn't want to speak to him at all, so she didn't. Instead, she kept her eyes forward and plopped her satchel down on the chair across from her desk and turned to go check the supply closet in the hall for lack of anything better to do. She wanted to put some space between them.
"Wait." Samuel rose from the chair and walked around the desk, blocking her from leaving.
"I want to do my work so I can go."
Samuel stepped closer. "Please."
Nancy turned around and headed back toward her desk, her eyes gazing at the wooden floor. "Leave me alone."
He leapt out in front of her, forcing her to stop walking. "I wanted to apologize about yesterday."
Eyes diverted, she pushed his arm and continued past him to her desk. "Please leave."
He held a small bouquet of wildflowers to her face, cleared his throat. "These are for you."
Wasn't he being a bit presumptuous? How did he know she overheard him talking to Mrs. Thurston? The moment she had the thought, she recalled the feeling of horror that must have crossed her face and the way she ran kicking and screaming from the school building with Mrs. Thurston trying, unsuccessfully, to chase her down. How dare he put her in a position to make such an utter fool of herself? And how dare he come here now demanding forgiveness? And with flowers too? She hadn't had a bouquet of flowers since Thomas and never under such hostile circumstances. She propped herself against her desk and sighed.
Samuel pushed the flowers toward her. When she didn't answer, his hands began trembling. "Aren't you going to say anything?"
She glanced up at him, never taking the flowers from his hands. She tried to look through him, into his soul, see what made the mantic. Her first impression of him was all wrong. She thought he was kind and a caring teacher to young children, but in reality, behind those dark brown eyes was nothing but a heartless phony that was no more pious than a board in the wall.
His big eyes blinked. "Nancy?"
"What are you doing at my desk? I have work to do, so if you'll excuse me…" She pushed past and walked behind the desk, taking a seat.
"I don't want to bother you, Nancy. I wanted to say I'm sorry. I feel horrible. I never meant to hurt you." He placed the bouquet on the one free spot on the corner of her desk. "Please say you'll forgive me."
Nancy drew a deep breath and clutched the bottom of the desk. She bit the inside of her mouth to keep her facial expression calm. "I forgive you, now go."
Written By: Leah Leonard
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"Today, Axelrod Architecture is breaking new ground in our current markets by expanding overseas for the first time in the fifty years since our firm's inception."
Jamie stared out the window, lost in her thoughts. She wanted to work on her designs, not sit in a boring meeting. Her boss, Matt, never seemed to understand the way a creative mind thought. He only ever focused on one thing and one thing only—the bottom-line.
"We will be designing a new office tower in Dubai, and one of you will be traveling overseas as project manager. It is the biggest most exclusive contract we've ever had. I know my dad would have been proud, God rest his soul, and it's because of you all that this is possible. The talent in this room is unquestionably the best in Texas and soon to be known as one of the best teams in the entire world, if I have anything to say about it."
White fluffy clouds that looked like everything from animals to rocket ships floated peacefully past the office window and Jamie dreamed of the things she wanted to create.
"I have with me today Sheikh Amir Abu al Bari."
Jamie heard the room explode in applause and turned to look at the incredibly handsome dark haired man at the front of the room. Impeccably dressed, he had a slight smile on his thin brown lips, which seemed to imply he had a secret. His jet-black hair and piercing eyes captured her attention fully. "The sheikh would like to say a few words. Mr. Abu al Bari, please."
The sheikh stepped forward with a bow.
"Good morning. I am currently constructing the world's largest office tower in Dubai. We will break ground in one month. This new building will house the Dubai Stock Exchange and will rival any building currently standing in the world. I am seeking the best architects in the world to assist me with my designs. My contacts assured me Axelrod Architecture is that firm."
One month?
Jamie wondered how that could possibly happen if her firm handled the design. The plan wasn't feasible.
"Excuse me."
The sheikh turned to look at Jamie.
"None of the architectural designs have been rendered yet?" Jamie asked.
Matt's eyes grew wide and he stepped forward to answer her, "No, Jamie, that's where we come in."
Jamie nodded.
"Why do you ask?"
The sheikh stared intently at her now, which made Jamie feel slightly uneasy. Jamie looked over at Matt who seemed to give the nod of approval for her to answer his question.
"Well, I don't understand how you can expect to break ground in a month when none of the architectural designs have been rendered."
"Why not?"
A powerful sheikh comes to Dallas to employ an architectural firm to build the largest skyscraper in the world in Dubai, the last thing he expects is to meet the woman of his dreams.
Jamie bewitched the sheikh for now, but is her spell enough to last a lifetime?
Written By: Leah Leonard
Published By: Devine Destinies
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Jennifer Wesley, or Jenny, as her family called her, stared out the window at the vast sea of swimming pools surrounding the gigantic office tower where she worked.
Her father had called everyone in the entire company in for a special meeting. Their family-run business based in Orlando, Florida, had attracted a new high-profile client who would presumably take things to the next level, a dream Jenny's father had since opening the business twenty years earlier.
The family designed water parks, and big ones at that. Nobody knew the business better than William Wesley. He'd been making dreams come true for thousands of people all over the United States. His were the most advanced water parks in existence, thanks to his incredible hydro-electrical power system which prevented water waste by keeping the water from evaporating too quickly into the atmosphere.
Jenny had been around the water park business her whole life. Since childhood she'd lived twenty-four seven inside amusement parks, floating and splashing around in swimming pools and basking in the glorious Florida sunshine. Over the years her father had shown her the ropes. The family business was her part-time job in high school, and now that she was recently graduated from college, her father had expanded her knowledge with the daily operations of the company and prepared her for this morning, when he would expect her to assist with their new client.
William Wesley wore a bright yellow shirt with starched slacks. He clasped his hands together and beamed at the twenty-five employees who gathered around a long, oval conference table. "Thank you for coming."
Nobody but Jenny knew what her father was about to announce. She hoped the team would be more excited than she had been when she'd heard the news.
"All of you know how hard we've all worked to make a name for ourselves in the water park industry," her father began. "Today I called you all here to announce that Wesley Waterparks is finally about to expand overseas for the first time in over twenty years."
Jenny stared at the team, hoping they would take the expansion as positive news, the culmination of her father's dream, not simply as a means to increase the bottom line. Jenny knew how hard her father worked for this, but she also remembered her mother's wishes to keep the business local and do the best they could close to home.
"We have been charged to develop a new water park in Dubai." He paused.
Gasps and whispers erupted in the otherwise silent room. Once the group calmed down, her father continued. "Of course part of the reason we were able to attract this business is because of each and every one of you. Our new system is quite attractive to people living in the desert where water is such a precious resource."
Speaking of attractive, Jenny couldn't help but notice the gorgeous man with jet black hair who stepped out of her father's office. His tall thin frame was perfectly formed in a designer suit. Jenny studied every inch of the man, right down to his brown, polished shoes. Her mouth watered. Literally. She couldn't recall a time when that had ever happened before, and it wasn't the open box of glazed donuts on the end of the table tempting her taste buds, either. God was he sexy!
"One of you will be assigned to be project manager. Because of your unwavering commitment and talent, I am finally able to show you off as the best team in the world."
The group always enjoyed praise.
Once again her father used the power of persuasion to captivate his team and ensure their loyalty to him. "So with that all said, I have someone I would like to introduce." William turned and glanced over his shoulder at the handsome stranger. "Sheikh Ari."
Applause filled the air.
"Team, is this the way you welcome our visitor?"
The encouragement caused the staff to clap louder.
Mr. Wesley nodded approvingly. "That's more like it. The sheikh would like to say a few words. Mr. Ari, please."
The sheikh stepped into her father's place at the head of the conference table. "I have engaged Wesley Waterparks to develop the largest water park in my beautiful city of Dubai."
A team member raised his hand. "When?"
"We will open in three weeks' time."
Jenny hated to be rude, but this was the first she'd heard of such a ludicrous plan and she couldn't help asking, "How?"
The sheikh turned toward her and stared.
His deep black eyes sent shivers through her. She gulped and wished she'd kept her mouth shut because now, rather than her initial concern over how such a mighty feat could be accomplished, she had to worry about the fact that this man caused her hands to tremble and her heart to pound. She hoped he didn't notice.
Her father chuckled nervously and stepped in to answer before the sheikh could say a word. "Anything is possible when you have the best team in the world working for you."
"We are expanding an existing park." The sheikh never took his gaze from hers.
"I see." Jenny's mouth felt dry, and she glanced at the carpet so as not to betray her attraction to this gorgeous stranger. She didn't want to embarrass herself or her father, who would likely talk to her later about her rude behavior.
"What kind of expansion?" someone in the far corner asked.
"Tripling the size of the current facility," the sheikh explained. "I bought this park, recognized the potential in the location, and learned of your firm. I had been led to believe you are the best in the world." He glanced at Jenny's father.
"He is," she said, jumping to her father's defense. "Without a doubt."
Since her mother's death three years ago, Jenny Bradley has worked tirelessly to help her father run their business, Wesley Waterparks. Her father William plans to expand overseas, thanks to a sexy new client who Jenny finds more than distracting.
Sheikh Ari plans to expand an old water park in his home city of Dubai and make it the largest in the world. One look at Jenny, and his dream quickly shifts to thoughts of her. Despite Jenny's lack of design experience, Ari insists she accompany him on the project or he will take his business elsewhere.
When Jenny tells her father she shouldn't go, William confesses a secret. The family business will collapse without the sheikh's funding.
Furious at her father's irresponsibility, Jenny travels to Dubai out of a sense of duty to the preservation of her own dream, a water park to fund cancer research dedicated to the memory of her late mother. What she doesn't expect are the feelings she develops for the kind sheikh, who appears to have everything but business on his mind. Will Jenny save Wesley Waterparks, and will she and the sheikh turn their dreams into reality?
Written By: Leah Leonard
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Joseph Crawford stood in the middle of the Brooklyn Bridge. He stared down at the water, across the snow-dusted tops of buildings at the childhood home he loved more than any other place on earth. The sounds of honking horns faded into the farthest reaches of his mind while dozens of events from his past flooded his memory.
This felt right.
He knew what he was doing.
He closed his eyes, spread his arms wide and leaned forward.
The wind whipped through his hair. He recalled riding in his father's convertible to the Catskills when he was five years old.
His two daughters came to mind. Images of their younger years, giggling and laughing in the back yard by their swing set and the time they went sailing off the shores of the Hamptons in his boss' boat.
Good times—each and every one.
As the breeze picked up, his arms and legs began to numb from the sting of ice hitting his cheeks. He saw Marge in her white dress, her blonde curly hair was longer then than it was now. God was she beautiful! They had a wonderful wedding. She wouldn't like this, but he hoped she could forgive him. She would—eventually.
He opened his eyes to the blue water below, the world sped up and slowed to a halt all at once. No regrets.
Eyelids pressed tight, he felt a sudden jerk and all motion stopped. He never even felt the water or the cracking sensation as every bone in his body shattered, only a complete cessation of movement. In a split second, his life was over.
Desperate and jobless a month before Christmas, Joe Crawford attempts to toss himself from the Brooklyn Bridge when he is intercepted by Archangel Raphael and told he must first fulfill a mission before he can ascend to the pearly gates.
His family struggles with the knowledge of his suicide attempt and Joe continues to exist in half- misery when he receives a calling to assist one of the most challenging people in his life.
Will he move on in peace and fulfill his destiny?
Written By: Leah Leonard
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Melanie Harper sat in the passenger seat of her friend Kat's blue Ford pickup and gazed at the gathered crowd in front of the shopping mall gritting her teeth. "I can't go through with this."
"Sure you can," Kat insisted. "Why not? We might as well do something meaningful with our lives."
Melanie wasn't sure nudity had meaning. Besides, she already thought her life had meaning and plenty of it. At age twenty-nine, she owned and operated one of the largest game reserves in the entire state of Texas and was known by dignitaries all around the world for her work in breeding tigers in captivity, a skill her grandfather had passed on to her with his ranch prior to his death only two years earlier. Life had been good to her. She'd given up her day job to run her ranch full time.
Kat had founded Living Things, a group dedicated to the wellbeing of furry and feathered friends, and wanted Melanie to do the unthinkable, go naked in support of animal rights.
"What will the media say? It will be bad for business."
Kat adjusted her cowboy hat. "From what I hear, all publicity is good."
The group was protesting in front of a store in the mall that proudly sold a new line of armadillo handbags. Outraged, Kat and the rest of the group had decided to stage a publicity stunt to garner attention for the cause and put a stop to the sale of the handbags. Humanitarian reasons aside, the ridiculously ugly bags were hollowed out bodies with handles atop the little scaly creatures. Nobody should carry one of these. Period.
Only a diehard Texan would buy armadillo accessories anyway. Nevertheless, mortified Kat wanted to make a difference in the world the only way she knew how.
"A picket line would be okay, but this?" Melanie gestured to a group of wrinkled old people wearing nothing but signs covering their private parts.
Kat began unbuttoning her flannel shirt. "Nobody wants to see that, I agree, but you and I? Well, maybe we'll meet an oilman or two."
"You're disgusting, you know it? I don't parade around to get a date."
"Which is probably why you haven't had a date in a while."
"What would my grandfather say? He'd probably roll over in his grave if he saw me flashing people."
"It's not about your naked body, Mel," Kat said. "It's about the animals, you know, saving animals from being tested and being turned into fur coats. It's for a cause, not just because you've suddenly decided to become an exhibitionist."
Melanie had many thoughts about ethical and humane treatment of animals. She'd learned from her grandfather, an avid hunter who fought for the humane treatment of animals and who, shortly before his death, allowed her to transform their game preserve into a wildlife sanctuary.
Her grandfather had made no apologies for his hunting expeditions all around the world over his seventy-eight years. He'd donated generously to overseas conservation projects and believed hunting helped prevent overpopulation.
He taught Melanie about the benefits of hunting to keep animal population levels down to prevent pestilence and disease from killing the animals instead. He believed hunting a necessary part of life.
Her grandfather had been one of the first in Texas to breed tigers in captivity and had pioneered processes for their care in the United States. Because of his efforts, Texas now had a larger tiger population than anywhere else on earth with the exception of India.
A featured expert in the media, Melanie became a welcome guest on programs in the North Texas area. Because of her growing celebrity, Kat wanted her there today to draw greater media attention to the event.
As they approached the southern entrance of the mall, where the protest was set to begin only moments later, Melanie and Kat saw the news trucks and a rather large crowd gathering, including the local police.
I'm going to be arrested, she told herself as they parked and began to walk up to the group.
"I don't know about this." Melanie told Kat again as they walked inside the mall.
"It's now or never baby." Kat dropped her dress and stepped out in all her natural born glory.
Lord have mercy, Melanie thought as she did the same, throwing her tank top and bra in the pile and stepping out of her shorts and panties, covering herself instead with a sign that said The Fur Stops Here.
"We're here today at North Glen Mall where dozens of people are gathered in the flesh…" a TV reporter said into the camera." The PETA organization is here in the wealthiest part of our city, to protest fur by shedding theirs, and believe me folks, you'll want to get here right now to get in on the action, because Dallas police are already gearing up for what might be the largest arrest of its kind in recent history."
Melanie listened to his report with disgust. The media always found ways to sensationalize any event, although she had to admit in this case, there was something sensational going on here. While she eavesdropped and leaned in, trying to hear what he said, he caught a glimpse of her instantly recognizable face.
Melanie will do whatever it takes to save her grandfather's ranch and the wild tigers she keeps there, including participating in a nude protest. Little does she know Thomas Livingston is in the crowd. Livingston likes what he sees and makes Melanie an offer she can't refuse to travel to India as a consultant on a documentary film.
The trouble is, Thomas has a less than stellar reputation and Melanie struggles to make the right decision. Thomas has seen right through her, but is there more to him than meets the eye and does he deserve a chance to win her heart?

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Roy's Postcards: 1984/04/25
Frances and Rachel came home from a week in San Antonio yesterday and she brought me this postcard. I had no idea that San Antonio was so large or had anything quite so impressive as this tower.
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San Antonio os a city that contrasts the old and the new. In the star is the 622 foot tower of The Americas. The Alamo in the right view is Texas' most famous landmark.
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There arent enough doctors who take Medicaid, and there is nothing the General Assembly is going to do in the short term in expanding it that is going to fix that. If we want to do this, Ohioans could actually go ahead and provide a state run program that would actually have work requirements, and other personal responsibility requirements, that would actually help people get out of the bad situation they are in.
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2013: A year in review
January 02, 2014
The year 2013 was filled with loss, excitement and outstanding achievements for Valley Center and its residents. The following is a wrap-up of Valley Center happenings of 2013. We at the Valley Roadrunner hope you enjoy this look back and reminiscing over the year's occurrences.
Valley Center High School presented Legally Blonde, the Musical at the Maxine Theater. The show, directed by Laraless Beck and Alex Bezdeka, follwed the zany antices of a UCLA sorority president and fashion design major as she tackled Harvary Law School, played by Taylor West and Elizabeth Gordon.
More than 200 people flocked to Valley Center Library to celebrate the life of one of the community's most remarkable librarians, Sandy Puccio. Puccio was a loving spirit who worked at the library for 16 years and impacted countless lives. She passed away in October of 2012.
Former Miss Valley Center Kelsey Schwarz won the Miss San Diego pageant on Jan. 6. "It feels amazing and it is such an honor," Schwarz said.
Valley Center resident Bill Horn announced he will be running for re-election to the county Board of Supervisors. After 18 years on the Board, this would be Horn's final possible term representing District 5 of San Diego County.
The Valley Center Parks and Recreation District began the year with some serious money problems. The Board considered commissioning a study to bring in more revenue to cover their debts. Larry Glavinic was sworn in as a new member of the Parks and Rec. Board and vowed that the district's financials would be a central focus for him.
The Metropolitan Water District and the San Diego County Water Authority shutdown the 1st Aqueduct, Valley Center Municipal Water District's main supply line from Jan. 26 until Feb. 7, 2013.
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Valley Center Planning Group Chairman Oliver Smith was reelected to a sixth term as "herder of cats," as he has described himself. Ann Quinley was reelected vice chairman and Steve Hutchison was reelected secretary — all three unanimously.
The Department of Public Works presented plans for another traffic signal in front of Harrah's Rincon Hotel and Casino. The need for the second signal arose from the changed traffic patterns during the construction of the casino expansion and the additional traffic resulting from that expansion.
Preparations for the Valley Center Stampede Rodeo were already in full swing as the rodeo committee announced what was planned for the Memorial Day. The annual festival expected to offer some new aspects in 2013, such as nighttime dancing in the middle of the dirt arena, and V.I.P. dinner seating.
In other preparations for a springtime competition amongst Valley Center teenage girls, 10 contestants for the Miss Valley Center Pageant made front-page news with their glamour shots.
Love wasn't in the air at a special Parks and Rec board meeting Feb. 5, when the financial health of the district was to be addressed.
The topic of the board's president became the focus as name-calling and accusations by directors over whom to elect as board leader broke out and resulted in a deadlock.
Cheer was elsewhere, however, after the Rincon Band of Luiseno Indians celebrated a victory in federal court after seven years of litigation with the state over some issues involving renegotiations in its gaming compact.
The VC Municipal Water District took action on implementing the South Village Wastewater Expansion Project, which would allow sewer to properties in the South Village.
A local group of history buffs asked the Valley Center Pauma Unified School District if they could put a plaque on the property of the former Civilian Conservation Corps. Camp, which is a cluster of Depression-era buildings that are now owned by the school district.
As Betsy Adams-Sanchez made headlines for the last time, the lifelong Pauma resident since1938 accomplished much before dying on Feb. 17.
Continuing along the circle of recognized accolades, Sue Richmond was honored as Citizen of the Year and spoke about the rewards of volunteering at the 2013 Chamber of Commerce installation party.
The Valley Center Fire Protection District was reminded it wasn't protected forever from their 1979 "gentlemen's agreement" that allows them to pay only $1 a year rent to the Park and Rec District; the matter was approached for discussion.
The former building known as Wallace Hardware became the home to a produce market that has operated family-owned roadside stands in Escondido for many years: El Valle Produce.
The announcement of the development of Liberty Bell Plaza in the South Village rang a message to residents that it wants its shops to "reflect the flavor and needs of the community," according to Bill Lewis, architect of the project.
A preview of another Valley Center traditional event was featured, and included a behind-the-scenes look at the Irish women of the Serendipity Hair and Nail Salon who contribute to the Irish Stew Cook-off.
The coveted crown of Miss Valley Center went to Taylor Yates, 19, who loves motocross, snowboarding and soccer, and aims to become a firefighter and paramedic. Victoria Laird, 17, was named Junior Miss at the ceremony that was held at the Maxine Theater. Victoria is a self-described county girl who raises pygmy goats and aspires to restore an old pickup truck.
The Valley Center Planning group strongly opposed a county-approved project of homes, shops, parks and a school set to sprout on more than 600 acres near the I-15 on the west side of town. The group said the project had "lack of clarity" and "misleading claims."
Details for city's upcoming largest fundraiser were printed in the March 14 edition of the Valley Roadrunner. The VHCS Jaguar Auction hosted a live, silent auction, and raised money for various VCHS clubs and teams, including the VCHS Foundation Endowment.
Seven depression-era buildings recently acquired by the VCPUSD were demolished after an engineer said they were hazardous and beyond saving. A local group of history buffs, known as the CCC Interest Group, had been vying with the school district to preserve the old barracks.
Local fire officials protested a government plan that would shutter the Ramona Airport traffic control tower due to sequestration.
"Prosperity on Purpose" and economic growth was the theme of the annual State of North County address given by Fifth District Supervisor Bill Horn.
Cal Trans representatives updated residents on March 20 about the intersection options for Highway 76 and Valley Center Road; either a roundabout or a signal would realign the road into an X intersection.
The CCC Interest Group retained an attorney after the depression-era buildings of Camp Roe were turned into rubble after members of the school board ordered the demolition. The group believes the school board violated the Brown Act and voted ahead of time for the demolition of the buildings the group had tried to preserve.
Mona Smith's campaign for honorary mayor's Race is featured, and the local actress and president of the Valley Center Community Theatre said she would host such a large play that everyone in town could act in it.
A one-woman show portraying a visit with Anne Frank's mother titled Edith Frank Remembers was set to take place April 5 and April 6 at Valley Center Community Church.
The State of California honored school administrator Mary Gorsuch. She is the assistant superintendent of education services for the Valley Center-Pauma Unified School District.
Another Honorary Mayor's Race 2013 candidate is publicized, and this representative of GOP women wants to be seen as 'ornery:' Marcia Townsend.
On April 8 a piece of history was created as land owners in the South Village voted to tax themselves to pay for sewer service to be brought in by the Valley Center Municipal Water District.
The Valley Center Planning Group voted to support the tentative plans for the Butterfield Trails concept, which aims to develop into 71 residences that sit atop half-acre lots.
The 2013 rodeo queen and jr. rodeo queen are Allie McCall and Renee Terbush. Allie attends Palomar College and works with special needs children. Renee, a junior at Valley Center High School, is part of the Vaqueros Young Riders.
Francis the mule for VC honorary mayor is selected by the Valley Center Vaqueros as their mayoral candidate.
VCHS takes the title of a state recognized Distinguished School for the second time since 2007.
Local dentist Greg Carlson promises to replace fluoride with corn syrup in order to benefit farmers in his campaign for honorary mayor's race 2013.
A group of about 100 Casino Pauma employees voted to unionize with Unite Here Local 30, in hopes to be the third of San Diego County's nine casinos that have so far unionized.
Martina Day is a self-employed stylist who is involved with numerous projects at TPC, and the VC Middle School honorary mayor candidate plans to raise money for the school if she wins the 2013 honorary mayor's race.
A cross-country cowboy, Doc Mishler, stopped in Valley Center for the second time since 2003, as he made his second journey across the nation on horseback in an attempt to raise awareness for hungry children.
Alex Bezdeka is featured for her work as a director at the Old Globe Theatre while also directing the musical The Pajama Game for Valley Center Community Theater.
Bobbie Weiss, president of the Valley Center Women's Club and also its candidate for honorary mayor, said she will push for free parking in Valley Center, if elected.
Eric Jockinsen represents Optimists in his race for honorary mayor, and promises to make Valley Center more fun if he is chosen as honorary mayor 2013.
Palomar Mountain Volunteer Fire Dept. disagrees with the service the County of San Diego's Fire Authority wants to impose, and asked for more time to negotiate.
In wrapping up introductions of the honorary mayor's Race 2013, headlines highlight Jim Dorschel's candidacy for Kiwanis Club, of which he is set to be the president of next year.
Alan Armstrong is representing the Valley Center Chamber of Commerce in this year's honorary mayor's Race, and owns chicken ranches in Valley Center, and remembers riding a tractor through town when he was eight. He also owns Armstrong Feed and Supply, and tries to support the 4-H kids.
A new partnership between the Valley Center Fire Protection District and the San Pasqual Tribe Fire Dept. was announced at a press briefing by the VCFPD.
Jim Dorschel of the Kiwanis Club was named honorary mayor at the Western Days kick-off, and the event also revealed Valley Center's Best Little Cowboy and Cowgirl contest winners Abigail Gilmore and Sebastian Reveles.
Ninety-nine year old Amelia Villalobos from the San Pasqual Band of Indians is set to lead the Western Days Parade as grand marshal.
The latest fire contract discussion drew a large crowd of opponents to VCFPD's decision to cut ties with Cal Fire and partner with San Pasqual. The fireboard postponed its decision, at the community's request to delay it until the June 20 meeting.
A local dad asks the community for sponsors and support to build a skate park in Valley Center.
Western Days 2013 brought in several thousand people who lined up along a two-mile stretch for its parade.
Local historian Bob Lerner fascinated Paumans with stories of their past at the annual meeting of the Pauma Valley Community Association. Lerner was the keynote speaker.
The annual July 4 firework show organized by Kelly Crews is set to light up the skies again this year, and so far $34,000 has been raised for the event that can be viewed from the Valley Center ballfields on the Park and Recreation District property.
More than $1 million in checks by developers were given to the South Village sewer treatment plant expansion project, which aims to extend service from the Woods Valley Ranch Water Reclamation Facility to the North and South Villages.
In other areas of growth for Valley Center, the manager of the proposed Lilac Hills Ranch announced that the nearly 1,800 unit community of mixed-use buildings could be selling homes by 2014.
Beloved artist Howard "Kim" Weed died at age 92. He was a VC resident since 1984, and his work appeared in well-known productions, such as Fantasia.
Valley Center High School prepares for its June 13 graduation ceremony when 307 seniors will toss their hats and enter the next stage of their lives.
The non-profit Palomar Mountain Volunteer Fire Department adopted a one-year contract with the County Fire Authority, and is looking into options that include becoming an independent district or merging with the Valley Center Fire protection District.
A last-minute protest to the annual fireworks show almost stopped the sparks from flying after a resident filed a concern about the endangered Arroyo Toad that might suffer from possible contamination to soil. But the show is expected to go on pending review by the county and a biologist.
The public will have a chance to comment and review the draft of the Environmental Impact Report for the Lila Hills Ranch project that is proposed for development on the land in the Lilac Triangle of valley Center and eastern Bonsall.
The Fireboard voted to end its 30-year contract with Cal Fire and contracted with San Pasqual to staff Station 73.
Local architect Will Rogers presents his "green" vision of a plan to create a 40-acre park to include a two-story community center/senior center, amphitheater, boys and girls club, fitness center, ball fields, dog park, and more, on the property known as the Berkel property.
Seven VC residents brought home championship ribbons from the San Diego County Fair's Junior Livestock Auction.
It's time for a budget makeover for the finances of the Valley Center Parks & Rec, said parks director Larry Glavinic at the June 19 meeting.
The recognizable redhead Ronald McDonald, the mascot of McDonalds, is set to visit the Valley Center Library on July 12 to promote summer reading.
A loving elderly couple, the Ackermann's, both died when they were hit by a drunk driver while walking hand-in-hand along Old Castle Road, which was during the daily walk they had strolled together for at least 25 years.
More than two years after a fire destroyed St Stephen Catholic Church in March 2011, the Parish hall was finally restored and opened again May 26.
A discussion took place by the VC Planning Group when it announced San Pasqual band of Mission Indians' application to turn 29 acres near Woods Valley Road into a reservation offering tribal offices, a fire station, medical clinic and a sports complex.
More business growth is pitched to Valley Center officials, after a developer tore down a dilapidated house and hopes to turn the few acres, which front Banbury, into Hatfield Plaza.
Help with computer work, bookkeeping and securing grants are some of the open positions available to volunteers, announced the Valley Center Fire Safe Council in its search for new members to join the non-profit organization that works with the fire department.
Chamber of Commerce business members are invited to sign up now to be part of the Chamber's second annual block party set for October.
In other Chamber news, San Diego County granted the Valley Canter Chamber of Commerce $10,500 to fund a visitor's center. The grant is from the Community Enhancement Program.
The Park and Recs Board is making plans to seek financial help from the community, and hired a consultant to gather data and report ways the District can sustain its needs.
Officials of San Pasqual Tribal Fire Department have until September 1 to familiarize themselves with the engines of two fire stations, which is when they will take over day-to-day operations that were formerly staffed by Cal Fire.
A young couple visiting Valley Center from Russia became lost in the Hellhole Canyon preserve the couple was rescued the next day.
A legendary singer-songwriter and longtime Valley Center resident died at the age of 77. J.J. Cale had collaborated with Eric Clapton, and in 2006 the artists won a Grammy Award for their album The Road to Escondido.
Ashley Jenkins was welcomed as the new crime specialist at the Valley Center Sheriff's substation.
Another longtime Valley Center resident with accolades passed away. Gerald H. Slusser, 93, was an author, theologian and philosopher.
A judge dismissed a lawsuit against the Valley Center-Pauma Unified School District after a local group sued the District for violating the Brown Act in destroying depression-era CCC barracks.
Palomar fireboard learns of the difficult path ahead in in its quest to separate itself from the County Fire Authority, which, for starters, requires collecting enough signatures to bring the issue to a vote.
City planners criticized the draft of the environmental impact report of the proposed Lilac Hills Ranch for having "gaps" but voted to forward it to the county.
In other news this week, Palomar Fire Chief George Lucia announced his retirement from the Palomar Mountain Volunteer Fire Department.
Valley Center's expanding community doesn't include only new infrastructure; about an acre of land is being purchased by the Valley Center Cemetery District to extend the current cemetery of 2.5 acres.
Delores Chavez of Valley Center was a speaker at a rally in downtown San Diego, held to support recalling Mayor Bob Filner over inappropriate sexual advances that that 16 women claim he made toward them.
The new Common Core State Standards debuted in schools this week, and Superintendent Lou Obermeyer explained to parents and students the new assessment test standards that raise the bar a notch from past requirements.
Another Valley Center icon passed away this week at the age of 89; Margaret Bates was co-owner of Bates Nut Farm.
Pala held its 6th annual Pow Wow, which included 317 dancers from tribes from around the nation, including Canada.
An equine ordinance placed before the Board of Supervisors last September has gained some critics who say not enough non-horse owners have participated in the proposed changes to the ordinance, which focuses on whether or not to allow commercial boarding and riding on residential land.
A Valley Center corporation is revolutionizing water conservation by implementing the HydraMeter, which offers many possibilities for customization.
Board members at the Valley Center Municipal Water District's latest board meeting approved plans for new solar projects at two pump stations.
Valley Roadrunner applauded David Ross for his 28 years of service to its publication in a publisher's note by Eric Buskirk.
Just before Fire Stations 72 and 73 changed hands from Cal Fire to the San Pasqual Tribal Fire Department, representatives from Cal Fire removed a high-speed Internet access system from Station 73.
The placement of signs for directions, community events and such was the topic of concern at the Valley Center Community Planning Group's September 9 meeting.
Ladder Fire truck 152 passed through the Deer Springs Fire Station 12 on Sept. 12. The truck was used by the New York Fire Department on Sept. 11, 2001.
Three squirrels found trapped near Palomar Mountain tested positive for plague, which can cause serious illness or even death in humans who become infected with the disease.
The Water Board proposed to install a new cover on the roof of the Country Club Reservoir, and also to split the existing 10 million-gallon (MG) reservoir into 2 separate 5 MG reservoirs.
The 130-year-old Valley Center Cemetery has been the target of vandals in a recent string of events where flowers and artifacts have been removed from graves and tossed into the trash.
Valley Center took another step toward making the 43-acre proposed park a reality in its 3-1 vote by the Parks & Rec District on September 18 with negotiations to secure the large chunk of land.
In other Parks and Rec news at the September 18 meeting, Valley Center rolled plans to get its first skate park, which is a local dad's mission: Mark Hertenstein built a wooden skate ramp that is used by the town's youth, and hopes to fundraise and make the park part of the District's property.
The inaugural annual Bark For Life dog walk was held at Bates Nut Farm to benefit the American Cancer Society. The event rose close to $10,000.
A local Navy sailor, Ruben Loya, walked up old Highway 395 with a heavy wooden cross on his back in his quest to bring attention to childhood cancer. The father returned from a tour in Iraq when his daughter was diagnosed with the deadly disease.
The San Pasqual Band of Mission Indians neared the end of its course in its deal to purchase of the troubled Woods Valley Golf Course.
The historic Melrose Ranch to opened to the pubic Nov. 2 and hosted a dinner and dance party to benefit local charities.
Professional skaters and more than 300 people showed up for an all day skate park event fundraiser, which brought in more than $3,200 for the future skate park.
A man was sentenced to 8 years in prison after attacking his girlfriend and badly beating her before he took his 5-month old son and fled the scene. Kenneth Wayne Welch was spotted and arrested in Vista by a deputy after an Amber Alert was issued.
A 1953 court decision regarding water rights is still a wet matter between Rancho Pauma Mutual Water Company and the Yuima Mutual Water District after a recent court ruling favored Rancho Pauma in upholding the old deal.
A Navy Sailor entered a guilty plea in court for manslaughter DUI charges that he was involved in the deaths of Carl and Eunice Ackermann who were struck and killed by a vehicle while walking along Old Castle Road.
A local educator made headlines after world traveler and local Democratic Club president Anne Quinley visited six of the seven continents with her husband, Hal.
The County's decision to support drone testing raised the concerns of local citizens. Back Country Voices held a meeting to talk about the Sept. 24 decision that allows drones to fly over Southern California skies.
The decade-ago Paradise Fire was reflected upon when part of the community gathered to remember the lives of Ashleigh Roach and Nancy Morphew who lost their lives in the blaze.
A 28-year-old entrepreneur provides wholesome canine food and runs her own organic pet food company, Foxy treats.
Two informational meetings were provided to parents to explain the transition to the new Common Core state standards required in schools after many families are still unsure of what the new concept means.
An arrest was made on a VC resident in connection with a string of burglaries in North County.
Coach Jerry Fenton was honored with a plaque in a presentation at a freshman football game. Fenton is set to retire at the end of the school year after 41 years of teaching and coaching.
A local cancer survivor, Emily Mazzetti is modeling for a cancer awareness campaign by showing her scars in "Colondar," a calendar created by the Colon Club.
The Valley Center High School Marching Band was selected to perform at Disneyland.
A residential fire claimed the life of longtime Valley Center resident Penny Holland on Nov. 19
The Valley Center Planning Group said no to a higher speed limit on Valley Center Road at the Nov. 18 meeting.
Crystal Rienick was awarded San Diego County Teacher of the year at a ceremony presented by Cox Communications.
The location for 2014's firework show may be moving from a park to a school, and the non-profit in charge of the show is seeking community input.
An early morning blaze Nov. 22 on Lilac Ridge Road sparked action from Valley Center's Station 72, and firefighters fought the blaze that resulted in no injuries.
The Valley Center Firefighter's Association came together to seek help for the family of Chris Douglas, a Riverside County Cal Firefighter who lost his life July 5 in the line of duty. Douglas formerly served as a reserve firefighter in Valley Center.
VCMWD announced South Village Wastewater Expansion Project is moving forward at an increasingly affordable rate after over 900 people sought to participate in the project.
The much anticipated Lilac Foods, located in the Harvest Farms shopping area on Lilac Road, opened its doors for business on Dec. 1. The grocery store's hours are daily from 7 a.m. until 10 p.m.
Amid pressure from developer Herb Schaffer, the Valley Center Planning Group agreed to endorse the latest concept for the Weston Town Center Project by unanimous vote. After years of planning and re-planning, Schaffer told the group that this will be his final attempt at this location. "You're dealing with the opportunity of a lifetime," said Schaffer. "If we're unable to get this approved, I pass."
The Valley Center Municipal Water District announced a 13 percent increase in revenues compared to 2012.
Five VC firefighters advanced from probationary status to join the ranks of the Reserves. The five worked hard over the last year to achieve the distinction, VCFD Chief Harold Rodriguez said.
Earl Smith Jr., was sentenced to 11 years in prison for the deaths of Carl and Eunice Ackerman. In October, the Navy Sailor pled guilty to a charge of gross vehicular manslaughter.
For the first time since 1999 a black bear could be roaming on Palomar Mountain. A San Diego County sheriff's deputy swore on his badge he saw a bear while on duty at the state park. There is currently no photographic or other evidence of the bear.
While still operating at a loss things are looking up for the Valley Center Parks and Recreation District. VCPRD is only about $5,000 in the hole compared to the previous two years when the group had consecutive losses of well over $40,000 each.
The Valley Center Pop Warner Midget Cheer team, coached by Jeanna Slattery, placed 5th in the nation at the Pop Warner Cheer and Dance National Championships on Dec. 13 at Disney World in Orlando, Florida. The team will also compete in the upcoming JAMZ National Championship in Las Vegas at the end of January.
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Nov 2, 2015 - Jesus The RedeemerMany of you are concerned now because of the events that have been taking place within My Church, events that have pitted pope against pope, cardinals against cardinals, bishops against bishops, and priests against priests; events that are happening because of the evil one's influence upon the clergy at the highest levels. Concern yourselves with these matters only through your prayers, for I am in charge now of the affairs of the Church, as ordained by the Father in Heaven. I assure you that the Church will survive through these times and that the Church ordained by the Father will prevail during these End Times to grow stronger and stronger through the prayers and the will of all of you... MORE
PLEASE "LIKE" AND "SHARE" US on Facebook: "END TIMES DAILY"
PLEASE "LIKE" and "Share" us on Facebook: "END TIMES DAILY" and visit us at Facebook more frequently. "I recommend Facebook, because I can post more conveniently, quickly, and frequently." - Ned Dougherty
The Dream of Two Pillars...
Our Lady's Message Recalls Visions of St. John Bosco
"Very grave trials await the Church. What we have suffered so far is almost nothing compared to what is going to happen. The enemies of the Church are symbolized by the ships which strive their utmost to sink the flagship. Only two things can save us in such a grave hour: devotion to Mary and frequent Communion!" - May 26, 1862
Message to Pope Francis: "Diplomacy is the art of the avoidance of truth. In these times, the people of the world need to hear the truth!" - Our Lady of Light on April 4, 2014 at 7:50am
Vatican Radio Explains Holy See on UN's 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development
The VATICAN RADIO statement (dated Sep 3, 2015) explains that "the Holy See does not consider abortion or access to abortion or abortifacients as a dimension of the terms "sexual and reproductive health" and "reproductive rights," Editor's Note: "Reproductive Rights" is an essential element defined by the 2030 AGENDA, regardless of the Holy See's letter.
Pope Embraces UN's 2030 AGENDA
Pope Francis UN Speech: "The adoption of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development at the World Summit, which opens today, is an important sign of hope." - Pope Francis (September 25, 2015) In the coming months, END TIMES DAILY will now explore the many areas of concern in 2030 AGENDA, now that the Pontiff has clearly signed on to the NWO/UN AGENDA. For example, Section 5.6 of the 2030 Agenda States: "Ensure universal access to sexual and reproductive health and REPRODUCTIVE RIGHTS as agreed in accordance with the Programme of Action of the International Conference on Population and Development and the Beijing Platform for Action and the outcome documents of their review conferences." "Reproductive Rights" - The definition itself includes "the right to legal and safe abortion."
Conservatives Criticize Pope's "2030 AGENDA"
Message From St Michael Archangel: "Pray mightily for the Pontiff and his journey to the new world. Pray that he recognizes the deceit of many of his advisers. Pray that the Pontiff in Rome recognizes that the influence that the power brokers are trying to use to influence him is an influence of the evil one. The Pontiff must reject those who are promoting and promulgating a secular new world order and a global secular governance that is the work of the evil one." Message From Heaven - September 2, 2015
Pope Francis tackles climate change, Iran deal at UN
Message From Our Lady: "The reason for the gravity and seriousness of this message is the fact that the Pontiff in Rome, His Holiness Pope Francis, is falling under the influence of advisors, who are not living true to My Son's Church and My Son's teaching. There is a great potential for the Pontiff to err in his judgment at this most critical time, because his advisors are not conveying the truth to Pope Francis in very critical areas and in many critical subjects that are of interest to humanity." Message From Heaven - May 2, 2015
Central Park - Poison Over The Pope!
NBC implies that a miracle took place in the skies from New York to Philadelphia on Friday and Saturday (Sep 25-26, 2015) during the Pope's visit. THE TRUTH: This phenomenum is NO MIRACLE! But the result of geoengineering - deliberate heavy chemtrail spraying over the Northeast! See: Ned's Blog - September 27, 2015
Bravo! Bravo! Bravo!...
Read Pope Francis' Historic Speech to Congress
APPLAUSE FOR POPE FRANCIS - A COURAGEOUS SPEECH!!! Highlights: Respect for life/ Respect for family. His most important statement: "To protect and defend life at every stage of development". Possibly a recognition of the NWO: "Humans must not be slaves to the economy and finance." Down Note: The Pope sppears to have aligned himself with Obama on "combating climate change." Perhaps while addressing climate change at the UN, he will address the issue of geo-engineering, which may make his entire trip a home run! But as the recently departed Yogi Berra said: "It's not. over, until it's over!" - ND
Here we go...
Pope Francis calls for urgent action on climate change in White House speech
I am anticipating that 2015 is going to be the most challenging year for the Mission of Angels Foundation and End Times Daily. Please support us now by becoming a Mission of Angels Patron!... MORE
The Endless War On Drugs: A Profitable Industry!
USA's Largest Cocaine Smuggler Revealed: The DEA
I had a unique point of view to observe the "War On Drugs" in the 1970s-80s. My observations, then and now, are that the so-called war is a joke. No one really wants to actually win the war, because it is too profitable for everyone involved from the U.S. Government on down to the lowlife cartels, who are conspiring to destroy the USA! - ND
The Death of Humanity As We Know It...
The United Nations 2030 Agenda Decoded
It's a blueprint for the global enslavement of humanity under the boot of corporate masters
Military Accused of Ignoring Sex Abuse by Afghan Pedophile Allies
On 9-11, approximately 3,000 Americans were killed, so we invaded both Iraq and Afghanistan, for killing all those U.S. citizens. Is that right? No, that can't be right! READ NED'S BLOG: The NWO Game Plan: Endless War - Sep 24, 2015
Why nothing makes sense any longer!!!
Understanding the Hegelian Dialectic
Have you noticed over the decades that after every serious crisis comes new legislation that gives more power and control to government and major corporations, and at the same time reduces the freedom and privacy of the people? This is the Hegelian Dialectic in action every time.
The Truth Shall Set You Free...
Watch the summary videos of specific undercover meetings from CMP's Human Capital project documenting Planned Parenthood's sale of baby body parts.
Fox News Tells Carly Fiorina To Her Face:
'No Actual Footage Exists' Of Fetus Videos
I dont know what Carly or any other politician or media talking-head heard or saw, I just know what I heard and saw and that was more than enough! Watch & hear for yourself at Center for Medical Progress and then tell me who is lying to the public - ND http://www.centerformedicalprogress.org/
10,000 Syrians Are Headed For The Following 180 US "Refugee Processing Centers"
There are around 180 resettlement centers dispersed across the United States, where NGO workers help the new arrivals settle in and find work and accommodation in their first 30 to 90 days
Extreme Drought In California Poses Economic Disaster
Selling Out Already: Those who are aware of the lack of a solution in the onslaught of chemtrail clouds diverting rain from California. A Water Engineer studying the drought personally told me: "There is no solution. California will run out of water" - ND
What's going on???
Food storage supplies running out nationwide as citizens prepare for September events
30 YEARS OF MISSION! (1984-2014) We need your financial support to survive 2015!
November 30th 2014 marked the 30th Anniversary of the acceptance of my mission, when I received the "Message from St. Michael to the People of the United States of America"
A Church Schism & The Next Major Church Scandal Surfaces!
Cardinal Danneels admits being part of clerical 'Mafia' that plotted Francis' election
Danneels even said that what was officially but discreetly labeled "the Sankt-Gallen group" was referred to by its members as "the Mafia". Its self-imposed aim was to counter the growing influence of Cardinal Ratzinger.
There Will Be a Great Division – Schism?
by SIGNS AND WONDERS | SEPTEMBER 16, 2015
Catholic Op-Ed: ETD Originally Posted June 15, 2015
A New and Intrusive Ecclesiastical Communism?
"This potential outcome is further evidenced by the fact that the Pope and his collaborators are well on their way to influencing the plan for a One New World Order."
Hail Mary, full of grace, the Divine Healer is with thee! Blessed art thou amongst women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, JESUS! Holy Mary, Mother of G...
The Old Mass and the New Evangelization: Beyond the Long Winter of Rationalism
The attendance of Catholics at Mass has been in steady decline, one might even say freefall, since about 1965—the year when huge changes began to be made to the way in which the Mass had been celebrated for centuries.
Share this on Facebook if a priest has changed your life for the better!
St Michael Archangel's Message to "The People of the United States of America:
THE AWAKENING: November 30, 1984
St. Michael the Archangel:
"Pray for the People of the United States of America"
"You must pray powerfully in these End Times for the people of the United States of America, who are being led like sheep into the abyss. The destruction of this once proud and great nation is being accomplished by its very leaders, who are in league with the enemy of all that is good in the Universe – Satan!"
Our Lady's Request: Global Prayer & Fasting
3:00PM - The Hour of Divine Mercy
30 YEARS OF MISSION! (1984-2014) We need your financial support to survive 2015!
November 30th 2014 marked the 30th Anniversary of the acceptance of my mission, when I received the "Message from St. Michael to the People of the United States of America"
How A Big Mac Affects Your Body
Junk food triggers your brain's reward system by releasing much more "feel-good" chemicals – such as the neurotransmitter dopamine – which ignites feelings of pleasure. This process works in a similar way for drugs like cocaine and contributes to the likelihood of compulsive eating.
The Truth Shall Set You Free...
Amazing Fetal Development Photos Confirm Human Life Begins at Conception
Day 1: Sperm joins with ovum, to form one cell smaller than a grain of salt. The new life has inherited 23 chromosomes from each parent, 46 in all. This one cell contains the complex genetic blueprint for every detail of human development – the child's sex, hair and eye color, height, skin tone
The Missing Link to Better Health
Magnesium is perhaps one of the most overlooked minerals. This is especially important because, an estimated 80 percent of Americans are deficient in it. The health consequences of deficiency can be quite significant, and can be aggravated by many, if not most, drug treatments.
California Just Announced It Will Label Monsanto's Roundup as Cancer Causing
California just dealt Monsanto a blow as the state's Environmental Protection Agency will now list glyphosate — the toxic main ingredient in the U.S.' best-selling weedkiller, Roundup — as known to cause cancer.
Planned Parenthood backer tells Congress
"Dismembering living unborn babies is 'very humane!"
Academic GMO shills exposed:
Once-secret emails reveal gross collusion with Monsanto, academic fraud at the highest levels inside U.S. universities
Monsanto - Better Chemistry By Satan!
Chemtrails and Monsanto's New Aluminum Resistance Gene – Coincidence? UPDATE
Why did Monsanto Develop an Aluminum Resistance Gene?
No Surprise here...
The Vaccine Hoax is Over. Documents from UK reveal 30 Years of Coverup
Freedom of Information Act in the UK filed by a doctor there has revealed 30 years of secret official documents showing that government experts have 1. Known the vaccines don't work 2. Known they cause the diseases they are supposed to prevent 3. Known they are a hazard to children 4. Colluded to lie to the public 5. Worked to prevent safety studies
Are your organic foods being doused in fracking chemicals?
Probably so, if they come from California!


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Anti-mosquito Plants
Other names happen. It can repel mosquitoes contains geraniol and citronellol. Geranium both substances can easily fly in the air belong.
Anti-mosquito plants
New lavender plants during the popular anti-mosquito. Actually there are other plants that can break the presence of mosquitoes. In addition, the rainy season has started arriving, dengue fever, cikungunya and other diseases caused by mosquitoes spread time for us to know, cause. I do not know, that should be used by you here as a mosquito repellent plants for the 7th
1 Geranium
Other names happen. It can repel mosquitoes contains geraniol and citronellol. Geranium both substances can easily fly in the air belong. Geranium planted in a pot, or directly into the ground. The victim was in a place that current bergesakan geranium leaves, smelling substances in the plant, the smell to make room away from the mosquitoes.
2 Zodia
The plant is native to Indonesia to Papua, Papuan people would, especially nyanuk, to protect them from pests before entering the forest you rub the leaves. Zodia love mosquito that Evodiamine and the two substances can Rutaecarpine. To feel the benefits Zodia aroma wafted in the air and ward off mosquitoes, which can be installed in most rooms.
3 Citronella
Serai familiarly known as one of the herbs, but it is the substance of citronellal and geraniol unwelcome mosquitoes. Lemongrass plant is very easy, simply in the yard alone.
4 Fragrant roots
This plant can cause unwanted odors mosquito Aedes aegypti. In order to realize the benefits of vetiver planting in the courtyard of the house.
5 Lavender
The plant is mainly from Switzerland, and anti-mosquito lotion is used as an ingredient. Lavender flowers and a purple fabric Lynalyl linalool acetate unwelcome mosquitoes. Lavender flowers on and rub into the skin to feel the benefits of planted pots or in the ground.
6 Rosemary
Rosemary flowers perfume smells of eucalyptus oil to produce. Caused by mosquitoes smell the aroma did not like Casinos. The plant can be grown in a pot or the ground. In the vicinity of the window. To use needle-shaped leaves and rubbed into the skin.
7 Kecombrang
Kecombrang, kantan or Honje (Etlingera eliator; alternative Nicolaia elatior, Phaeomeria speciosa) flowers are used as a vegetable, the annual plants the size of a variety of herbs, spices and herbs, fruits and seeds. Flowers can also repel mosquitoes. Other names kincung (Medan) and Siantan (mixed) are. Thais call kaalaa, the price is only 1500/satuannya plants.
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