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Take, for example, the polynomial $15x^2 + 5xy - 12y^2$.
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What you have is a homogeneous polynomial of degree $2$ in $x$ and $y$ (homogeneous means that the total degree is the same in each monomial).
Divide through by $y^2$, and set $Z=\frac{x}{y}$. (This is called "de-homogeneization"). This will give you the one-variable degree $2$ polynomials $$aZ^2 + bZ + c.$$ If you know how to factor these (which is not hard), then after factoring $$aZ^2 + bZ + c = (rZ+s)(tZ+u)$$ you can multiply through by $y^2$ by multiplying one $y$ in each factor on the right hand side, to get back to the homogeneous form ("homogeneization"): $$ax^2 + bxy + cy^2 = (rx+sy)(tx+uy).$$ So it all comes down to factoring degree $2$ polynomials.
D'you know how to factor $15x^2+5x-12$? Can you see how to go from there to what you want?
For degree $2$ polynomials we can use the quadratic formula. This will solve for $x$ in terms of $y$.
For general $a x^2 + b x y + c y^2,$ with integers $a,b,c,$ we calculate the discriminant $$ \Delta = b^2 - 4 a c. $$ If $b^2 - 4 a c$ is nonnegative and a perfect square, such as $0,1,4,9,16, \ldots,$ then the form can be factored, otherwise not.
If you're curious, see my answer here for comparison. Note that the factorizations won't necessarily be integer factorizations. However, the methods for factoring $ax^2+bxy+cy^2$ are basically the same as those for factoring $ax^2+bx+c$, but with one extra step at the end.
I will assume that the coefficients $a$, $b$, and $c$ are real, with $a \ne 0$, and we are factoring over the reals.
We can write our polynomial as $$\frac{1}{4a}\left(4a^2x^2+4abxy+4ac\right).$$ Complete the square. We get $$\frac{1}{4a}\left((2ax+by)^2-(b^2-4ac)y^2\right).$$ If we are trying to factor over the reals, and $b^2-4ac$ is negative, there will be no factorization. But if $b^2-4ac \ge 0$, then we can factor as $$\frac{1}{4a}\left(\left(2ax+\left(b-\sqrt{b^2-4ac}\right)y\right)\left(2ax+\left(b+\sqrt{b^2-4ac}\right)y\right)\right).$$ If we wish, we can absorb $\frac{1}{4a}$ in various ways into the "main" factors.
For your particular example, the factorization is $$\frac{1}{60}\left(30x+(5-\sqrt{745})y\right)\left(30x+(5+\sqrt{745})y\right).$$


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Having been an art major myself, I was sooo excited to design and create a super bright and fun art themed dessert table.
I incorporated tie dye, paint splatters, scribbles, paint cans, rollers, colored pencils and more as the basis of the details in the labels, banner, centerpiece picks and invite.
The colorful gradient backdrop was so easy and inexpensive to create. I purchased rolls of crepe paper streamers in 2 shades of each color. I cut long enough sections to drape and cover my entire back drop, rolled each strip up and cut tons of small slits on each side . Once unrolled each strip was a colorful fringy dream :-) I taped all of the streamers on the back drop in a gradient pattern. I loved this backdrop it was colorful, super cheap and easy to make, and brought all the details of this table together.
For the centerpiece bases I used two clear paint cans and filled them with colorful Mike & Ikes layered in a rainbow pattern. It took a little while to go through all the candy and separate them in color groups, but it was well worth the time, the layered effect looked great as a base to hold my centerpiece sticks in place.
Fun artsy sweet treats included "Paint Ball" cake pops. I displayed them on a white plastic painters palette bought at an art supply store. I thought the individual round paint cups of the palette were a match made in heaven for these perfectly round chocolate painted cake pops! Also at the art store I was excited to find mini easels that I displayed all of the treat labels on.
Other sweets included old fashioned wax bottles labeled "squirt paints" , Chocolate covered pretzel rod "Paint Brushes", Old fashioned jumbo candy dot "Paint Blobs", rainbow colored Twizzlers, and tie dye cupcakes swirled with vanilla frosting and topped with a sugar crayon.
Sweet lemonade was served tinted in a rainbow of colors, and a bundle crayon colored swizzle sticks were handed out as favors.
I looooved art class as a kid, and styling this dessert table brought me right back to that time of white smocks, messy paints, and an unlimited imagination!
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Students were introduced to the Stanford d.School design thinking process. The desks were removed from the room and the challenge was presented, "what kind of space do students need to do their work?" The students launched on empathy studies about where and how students study. Once they collected interview data, students embarked on "Ideation" of their potential ideas. Once they decided which of their ideas were the best, they did "rapid prototyping." They then did quick presentation of how their design met the need of their user. After the presentations we discussed which ideas had the most merit for our classroom. What we decided on was that we would build a project bar, much like a coffee bar, where students could do work. Additionally, one student interview revealed that one student wanted to incorporate the outdoors–indoors, having elements of nature. That team designed a "tree house" loft would provide a private get away for students that work better when they get alone time. Over all the project has been exciting and interesting.
Hover Craft Project
Student studied physics and the basic principals of air pressure. In order to understand this more deeply my teaching partner, Marc and I, created the project "Hovering Through History". Students selected a group or an idea that represented Freedom Fighters in America. They looked at the major contributions of this group to American Culture and Society. They then designed a 3 dimensional representation that would be placed on a hover craft that students also designed and built. The hover crafts were powered with leaf blowers. The final presentation was a Freedom Fighters Hover Craft Parade held on Election Day. Over All it was a great experience, though sometimes we were overwhelmed!
Blank Bar Project
One of my favorite projects that students did in 2010 was to design their own nutrition bars. We first investigated the bar market and what bars were out there as healthy choices. We did a blind taste test to see which bars were the "best" tasting? We then looked at the ingredients to decide which was more "healthy." Not surprisingly, the better tasting bars were not healthful. The students were then given ingredients in class and charged to make a healthy bar. My teaching partner taught the students how to convert the ingredients into carbohydrates, fats etc and how to read and convert food labels. I really did not know how to find out how much fat or carbohydrates came from a cup of oat meal until this project.
While my partner was teaching the math and science around the bar creation, including the understanding of saturated fats, the body's use of calories and the calculations for serving sizes. During this time I discussed the bar market and we analyzed the 18 different bars we sampled and examined the package design. We wanted to understand the target audience of the bar and which words and images were used in the package design that would convince that target audience the believe that that bar was most healthy.
Once we did these case studies we then discussed what makes a good logo and name of a bar. As you can guess, the early designs looked like 7th graders make them. But with much revision before the instruction on how to use Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop were given, they made drastic improvements. We printed mock labels and had students pitch why their bar was the best for their target audience.
iPod App Project
I was very interested in the students thinking about what would make a great app. I didn't want students to focus on the actual coding or designing a game; wanted students to try to solve a problem. I gave the presentation attached below to guide their thinking about what makes a good app. Students worked on solving complex problems and created app designs and icons to represent their apps. One student created a virtual yard sale app which allowed a seller to post what they were actually selling at their physical yard sale so that people could bid on and then purchase the item before they ever saw the item. Another app help to provide homeopathic or home remedies for a variety of aliments from products you would find in your kitchen cupboard. Another app provided young baseball pitchers techniques for throwing a variety of pitches such as curve ball, strike balls and knuckle balls. The unlimited creativity of young people is astonishing. I think the thing that I would change the next time I did this project is invite investors or developers and ask them to critique their ideas. This would encourage the students presentation skills as well as give them vauable feedback on their apps.


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Navio, the restaurant at the amazing Ritz-Carlton Half Moon Bay (1 Miramontes Point Road, Half Moon Bay, California), sits overlooking the Pacific, just south of San Francisco. It provides fantastic ocean cuisine for Ritz-Carlton guests, locals and visiting foodies. Chef Kevin Tanaka and Executive Chef Xavier Salomon combine locally sourced ingredients with fresh seafood from all over the world to deliver a culinary experience that matches the epic sea views.
The space is contemporary and stylish yet comfortable. It welcomes large groups easily and also works well for romantic encounters. It's very well designed and hosts business people in suits alongside families fresh in from a day at the beach. Service is personal and attentive, a benefit of being part of Ritz-Carlton.
First out at dinner was an amuse bouche, a surprisingly spicy and delicious corn soup. The soup was spiced up by a pickled jalapeno emulsion, joined with espellette oil and a sweet pepper relish. A great flavor combination and a great start to the meal. Next up was some cobia, a fish from panama. This was lightly seared and served with a Green Goddess puree, Meyer lemon jalapeno, Cara Cara orange slices, kiwi relish and watercress. Meyer lemons are used frequently on the menu, they are like a cross between a lemon and a mandarin orange with both sweet and sour tones.
Our next choice was lobster bisque, made with Ogunquit, Maine lobster salad served on a baguette crostini served over a bowl of saffron creme with tarragon oil. A unique take on this classic dish, almost a deconstructed version of lobster bisque.
Clam fettuccine was up next, made with house-smoked pasta, vine-ripened tomatoes, locally-grown Daylight Farms arugula and Parmesan cheese. This was a delicious combination and the smoked pasta had a very unique (in a good way) taste. The Aqua Gem clams were incredibly fresh and delicate. Aqua Gem are farm-raised clams from Florida and are becoming quite popular on foodie menus.
The mains followed, first with a grilled wild King salmon filet, served with a spicy Madras curried farro (a grain), Japanese eggplant, Meyer lemon and a Picholine olive tapanade. The salmon was thick, fresh and tasty, grilled to perfection. The spicy farro was a good pairing, like an exotic rice. An eight-ounce BRANDT Farms grilled filet mignon was next, served with Yukon gold potatoes, a horseradish onion marmalade and Cipollini onions all in a port wine sauce. The steak was good but not quite cooked the way I had ordered it. Last up was the 48-hour braised short rib, a house special. This was light and falling off the bone, just a succulent dish to enjoy. It was served with sweet corn and chanterelle mushroom ragout, along with arugula pesto, pickled blueberries all in a Bordelaise sauce. Just a great dish and the corn and pickled blueberry combination was especially delicious.
Dessert came to close the meal, first with a caramelized Meyer lemon Chiboust, a creamy tart served with strawberry rhubarb sorbet and a berry meringue. The Chiboust was unique with the rhubarb flavor, which is on the tart side. The closing act was a deconstructed s'more, served with house-made marshmallows, fluffy chocolate clouds and honey cinnamon ice cream. What a great combination of sweet flavors which did replicate the classic s'mores taste, just without the firepit. The s'more is very popular at the Ritz-Carlton Half Moon Bay as some rooms and suites come with patios and firepits and those rooms and suites also come with a s'more making kit. As this is the Ritz-Carlton, the s'mores kits are from famed San Francisco chocolatier Michael Recchiuti.
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When I think of Valentine's Day, I think of a romantic evening that includes a glass of sparkling wine. Over the last several months I have sample quite a few sparkling wines and many qualify to enhance a romantic evening. One such sparkler is the J Vineyards & Winery Brut Rosé.
It is not just the sparkling wine that creates the image for a perfect Valentine's Day but its sexy yet simple bottle adorned with the black J symbolizing the branding of J Vineyards.
This sparkling wine has a beautiful pink orange color that to me signifies Rosé. The flavor bursts in your mouth with each sip. It emits a wonderful bouquet of stone fruit and watermelon with a hint of spice on the finish. The small bubbles expand into the spicy almost allspice finish.
J Vineyards Brut Rosé is made up of Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Pinot Meunier by winemaker Melissa Stackhouse. The alcohol is 12.5%. The grapes are hand harvested as whole clusters in the early morning. The clusters go through a gentle pressing in the Coquard press. Following secondary fermentation, the wine ages for about two years in the bottle. A dosage of the reserve wines and pure cane sugar is added and the wine continues aging another six months before it is release.
The J Vineyards Brut Rosé is the perfect sparkling wine to share with your lover on Valentine's Day.
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WALNUT CREEK, Calif. - University of Colorado freshmen Alexis Austin and Nicole Edelman have been named to the Pac-12 Conference All-Freshman honorable mention team, announced on Tuesday afternoon by Commissioner Larry Scott.
"I think this is a great honor for both of the girls," coach Liz Kritza said. "It is a great reward for all of the hard work they have put in this year. To play in the Pac-12 is challenging in its own right, but to play as a freshman and to have success as a freshman is pretty unique and special."
Austin, a Houston, Texas native, recorded a team best 364 kills this season, averaging 3.14 kills per set. She also had a team-high 393.5 points. Her 364 kills ties the 31st best total in CU single season history. Austin led the Buffs in kills in 18 of its 32 matches this season and recorded 19 double-digit kill performances. She hammered a career-high 19 kills in a four-set loss to No. 2 Stanford on November 21 at Stanford, Calif. Prior to her 19 kills performance, she had notched 18 kills on two occasions; against Oregon State (October 28 in Boulder) and Arizona (November 11 in Tucson, Ariz.).
"I find this to be a great honor," Austin said. "2012 had a wonderful class. It's a great honor to be on a team with them."
Edelman, a Boulder, Colo., native, handed out 1,060 assists this season, and ranks ninth on CU's career-chart. She averaged the eighth-best total in the Pac-12 with 9.22 assists per set. Edelman had a career-high 53 assists in a five set come-from-behind win against Arizona State on October 12. She also attacked well, hitting .302 this season with 99 kills and just 28 errors on 235 attacks. Edelman recorded a hitting percentage of .500 or higher in nine contests this campaign. She also led CU in service aces with 27. Edelman was the first Buff since 2007 to serve up five or more aces when she had six in a three-set win over Howard on September 7.
"It means a lot to be mentioned on any Pac-12 team because this is such a competitive conference," Edelman said. "There are so many good freshmen, as well as other classes, and to be recognized for all of the hard work is an honor."
Austin and Edelman become the first two CU volleyball players to earn a Pac-12 honor since the Buffs joined the conference in 2011. Both had standout freshmen campaigns, helping the Buffs to a 14-18 overall record and a 4-16 record in the Pac-12. CU recorded eight more overall wins during the 2012 campaign and three more Pac-12 wins than the previous season.
"I look at this as a good stepping stone and a good piece we can springboard off of to continue their development and success and with that the overall program will take a step next season," Kritza said. "I think this has been the most competitive freshman class than any Pac-12 coach has seen and to have two players mentioned in that group is a great honor. I think this will spur them to work even harder."


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The end of gardening season seems to be coming to a close in most places, or it seems that way to most. However, is that entirely true? Isn't there crops that are frost resistant and cold hardy and those that will overwinter well? Yes, there are many crops that can be brought through winter. Overwintering crops, roughly, is the act of taking crops through winter, dormant, without dying, so when spring arrives they are already planted and grown some when they begin growing again.
According to naplesnews.com, a Florida online newspaper, in an article dated Oct. 5, "This is a good month to start planning for vegetable and flower gardens. Prepare your beds by tilling the soil and adding amendments like peat and manure. Then let the beds rest until the cooler weather arrives to begin planting. This is also a good month to plant bulbs. And if there are some plants from the north you would love to plant in your garden you can do so after you feel the cooler winds. They will last until our hot weather returns in late spring."
No doubt, there are many things that must be done in order to prepare the garden for the next planting season, such as spread compost, manure, maybe some ash from the wood stove as it burns through the cooler fall months. Ash puts loads of nitrogen back into the soil. But there are also some other chores that can be done that will guarantee a spring garden that others will ask you about. One task is planting winter crops that you will overwinter.
Many homesteaders, that are connected to the traditional ways of gardening, will plant certain crops in the fall and overwinter them using specific techniques and in the spring after the ground thaws and begins to warm, will have an earlier harvest than everyone else. In this article we will talk about how to overwinter spinach. Step 1- Plant cold weather varieties closer than you normally would. "Tyee" type spinach is a good one to plant as well as "Giant Winter" type. They will grow well through winter and not be hurt like some of the other types.
This works best if the soil has been cooled, and if the seeds are planted about 6 weeks before the first frost, you want them to reach 3-4 inches wide before the first frost. Step 2- After sowing them, thin them to six inches apart when they have 3 leaves. After about 2 easy frosts the spinach is ready to overwinter. Cover the plants with about 12 inches of straw. If you are in a location that gets below freezing for weeks at a time you want to also cover the spinach with a moveable plastic cover, like a small greenhouse.
Step 3- They will go dormant and last through winter. When the ground starts to warm up and the freezes are over, in spring, uncover the spinach beds a little at a time each week until all straw is off. It is also good practice to start them off growing well by fertilizing the plants with an organic fertilizer such as fish spray. You will have a very early harvest of spinach when others are just putting seeds in the ground!


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Dear Bossip: I Ended It Because He Lied About Being Married, Now His Baby Momma Is Pregnant Again
Dear Bossip,
I'm a 32-year old woman working in corporate America and I'm doing really well for myself.
Ok, I met this guy (let's call him 'Andy') in 2008 through a dating website and we hit it off really well, until I found out through a mutual friend (talk about six degrees of separation), that he was "unhappily" married. I broke it off immediately, despite the fact he said that he was separated and living in another state from his wife. (Thank GOD I didn't sleep with him). My gut told me to break it off and I did.
He tried calling me, sending me flowers, and showing up at my job unannounced for almost 3 months until he gave up. I moved on with my life and focused on myself. I left the dating websites alone after I kept having one bad date after another.
In late 2010, I leave my company for another company who's offering me a much better position, better hours, and a very much better salary. But, there's one problem: I'm going to be Andy's manager (Can you say awkward?). He's now seeing this woman at our company who works in a different department. Every time he gets a chance he talks about her to other people around me. I'm not going to lie, it kind of hurt because I do have feelings for him but I refuse to give him the satisfaction of knowing. About 9 months later I start to receive flowers, candy, and jewelry from a secret admirer and I'm sure it's him because he's the only person who knows my favorite kind of jewelry and flowers. Plus, the flowers came from the same company he used back in 2008.
He finally admits it's him and I lied to him and said I had no feelings for him, plus he's seeing someone else and we work together, so it's not going to work. I told him if he brings it up again I'll be forced to let HR know. Let's just say he stopped everything all together.
About another 6 months later he quits his job and as soon as he quits his job he tries to pursue me yet again. Foolishly, I've been accepting his phone calls and text messages. He's no longer seeing the other woman at my job and admitted to her that he has feelings for me. He also tells me his divorce became final in the middle of 2009, but he's since had a son by another women (let's call her 'Robin') that he's not with. We start seeing each other again and I'm having the time of my life. He takes me everywhere. He's very attentive and he never once pressured me for sex. He introduced me to everyone in his family, including his adorable son who I absolutely love. I feel he's the man of my dreams.
I decided to take the relationship to another level by getting physical with him and I'm not going to lie, the sex is absolutely phenomenal. Just as soon as our relationship is doing well I get a call from Robin and she tells me she's 8 months pregnant with his child. I'm upset, but at this point in time we've only been seeing each other for 7 months, so it's not like he's cheated on me (at least not that I know of).
I confronted Andy about it and he admitted to me that he knew all along she was pregnant, but was too scared to tell me in the beginning because he knew I wouldn't want to be with him. Robin admitted that their relationship is non-existence and that Andy has never slept with her during my relationship with him. She only called me because Andy was taking too long to tell me he was having another baby. I've met Robin 5 times, and all 5 times we have been very cordial even though she's admitted to me she still has feelings for Andy.
Andy has since proposed to me, but I didn't give him an answer because I'm not sure if he proposed to me because he thinks I'm going to leave him. I think it's way too soon for marriage considering we've only been dating for almost 8 months. He's assured me he has no feelings for Robin and their relationship was only a physical one.
I'm not sure if I should stay with him because this is not the first time he's omitted information of this magnitude from me. I know he loves me and I love him too. My question is should I stay with him or leave well enough alone? – Confused And In Love
Dear Ms. Confused And In Love,
Is there a man shortage? Really? Is there?
Ladies, ladies, ladies – This is what happens when you have sex with a stalker with that bomb penis! He lays it on you and you lose all sense of sensibility because the "phenomenal sex" convolutes your judgment and you misconstrue love with sex.
Ma'am, this man has been stalking you since day one when you initially broke it off four years ago. Didn't you say that after you broke it off with him, because he lied about his relationship with his WIFE, that he started calling you non-stop, sending flowers, and showing up at your job for three months? Ma'am, that is a stalker. He's obsessive. And, it happened yet once again when you started working with him and you started receiving these mysterious gifts in the workplace, BY THE SAME MAN you broke it off with before. STALKER!
But, hold up. When you confront him about it, and you warn him about it he stops. Then, he quits, and starts the behavior, yet, again. And, you find this –ish flattering? You think this is cute? You truly are touched in the head. Why don't you see what's obvious and blatant? Why are you letting his nut juice damage the little brain cells you have left?
Wait, a minute, let me back the hell up a bit and address these freaking lies. Let's go ahead and call a spade a spade. He is a liar and he's been lying to you for the past four years.
1.) Lie number one – When you initially met, on a dating website, he lied about being married. He told you he was separated and that his wife lived in another state. You discover the truth and end it.
2.) Lie number two – You work together and you start receiving mysterious gifts. You confront him, and he finally admits it's him.
3.) Lie number three – His baby momma, Robin, confronts you and tells you that she is pregnant with his second child. You confront him, and he admits he's known all along but didn't tell you because he felt you would leave. And, you've been with him for seven months. So, in those seven months he never once thought to tell you the truth? He never once felt it was important to let you know that he was expecting a second child while laying up in you raw? Yeah, you're having unprotected sex with him because you're not the brightest in the bunch.
So, now you're asking me if you should proceed further with him because, in your own words you stated, "This is not the first time he's omitted information of this magnitude from me." So, let me ask you this, SMDH. In knowing he's omitted very important, and key information, do you feel that you should proceed in a long term relationship with him? If he has a propensity to lie, deceive, manipulate, and omit information from you, and he's done this over the four years of you knowing him, then what makes you think he is going to change now? Mind you, that two of those incidents involved two different women.
Here's what I want you to do: Ask to see his divorce papers from his wife. Ask Robin if he ever proposed to her, or if he at one time ever promised her that he would marry her. Then, ask yourself, "Why am I dating this man whom initially in my heart of hearts knew that he was not to be trusted? Why am I trusting him when he's lied not once but several times? Why am I claiming love with a man who has lied to me over and over again? Why am I dating a stalker who has shown the potential to be obsessive? What is it about me that my self-esteem is so low that I've allowed myself to be with a man who is divorced, and is expecting a second child with a woman he claims there is nothing between them other than sex?"
You claim you're a professional career woman, but, yet your common sense clearly is something to be desired. You would actually consider being with a man who has continuously shown you who he is, and you are willing to overlook everything and dive in p***y first because he is blowing your back out? I've said it once, and I'll say it again, d**k is addictive. It will make you lose your mind and do some asinine –ish just like that which you are doing.
My grandmother told me as a young boy, "Always follow your first mind." And, it is something I live by, and has never failed me. So, I'm passing it along to you. If your first mind was to end it with him and eliminate him from your life, then FOLLOW YOUR FIRST MIND. There is a reason your instincts, your heart, and your intuition told you to end it and leave him alone. Follow them. Uphold yourself in a respectable and dignified manner. You're better than this, and him. Why would you knowing put yourself in a situation where Robin has told you that she still has feelings for him, she's carrying his second child, and she and those children will forever be in his life, and if you're with him, then they will be in yours too? You don't have time for baby momma drama. It can get messy, ugly, and stressful. Leave. Get out now. Save yourself, your sanity, and your emotional well-being. And, why would you knowingly be with a man who cannot be honest with you? This is indicative of what you should expect with him moving forward. Nothing is going to change. Trust me. He is not going to change. – Terrance Dean
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Released : Elvis : He Didn't Come Back ... We Did DVD [That's The Way It Is Outakes]
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Review : Elvis : He Didn't Come Back ... We Did book & DVD + The Complete On Tour Outtakes DVD
Other Videos
Elvis In Person : The 1969 Fantasy Concert DVD
The Complete Hampton Roads Concert April 9, 1972 DVD
Elvis : The Lost Performances DVD
Elvis '77 DVD Series : 1977 CBS TV Special DVD
Elvis : The Complete On Tour Outtakes DVD
Elvis : He Didn't Come Back ... We Did DVD
That's Way It Is : The Complete Shows 2 DVD Set
That's Way It Is : The Rehearsals DVD
Promo Video : Elvis : He Didn't Come Back ... We Did DVD
Comparing this to the other recent DVD release, The Complete On Tour Outtakes, I can say that I really enjoy them both. It should be noted that in grading the quality here, one compares in mind that this material is not officially available and probably never will be, so while it is not of the quality that you would expect of a full commercial release, for what it is, and how it has escaped the vaults, it is well worth watching, and actually far superior to some releases in years gone by. But hopefully we will get that 40 hours worth of 'Elvis On Tour' in an ultimate 'Elvis On Tour' box set pretty soon! In terms of the production, everything has been superbly well done, and sets the bar very high in terms of quality for future Elvis On Tour, TTWII release material.
I love the black and white interview in 'Elvis On Tour : The Complete Outtakes' being in such great, amazing quality. Compared to the black and white interview on 'Elvis On Tour Through My Eyes', the footage here is so much more saturated and beautiful. The audio throughout the entire DVD is outstanding. For both releases, the sound and video were a significant step above most releases of this type of material. I knew I should have expected such, considering the high quality of the book on 'He Didn't Come Back ...We Did'.
Promo Video : Elvis : The Complete On Tour Outtakes DVD
The Complete On Tour Outtakes DVD is a fantastic new release filled to the brim with outtake material from 'On Tour' (1972). There have already been a couple of releases with this raw footage that - fortunately for us - somehow escaped from the vaults from MGM. The producers of this DVD show us there is a treasure trove of material that would make a spectacular official remake of this in 1972, Golden Globe winning documentary. Because MGM/Warner/Turner will not produce such a remake in the near future, the producers of this DVD have made a nice start. Starting with a good looking and effective working Main Menu, you can choose the chapters of your liking. The producers have made this DVD in chronological order.
Starting with the studio rehearsals, on to the rehearsal on the road and then on to the live concerts. Also: from the Madison Square Garden Press Conference (great footage and very sharp close ups of Elvis!) to the Press Conference in Hawaii (November, 1972) to announce 'Aloha From Hawaii' (in very good quality!). You will get to view an enormous amount of material. Carefully researched from the best sources available.
The rehearsals are fantastic to see and give us an intriguing look behind the scenes.
Just how good are those images and what a pity so less was used of it in the official version. To these eyes there are many new shots and camera angles, also with the live material. The images of Elvis in the dark blue suit (April 14th, 1972) are great! Another 'very well done' is the way 'very raw footage' is presented. Accompanied by music by Elvis we get to see all kinds of shots along the way; among that very complete footage of the TCB Band in a plane on their way to the next gig. Touching images of The Sweet Inspirations sleeping in their chairs, knowing it is only recently that we have lost Sylvia and Myrna. All of this creates a wonderful portrait of what life was like in 1972 and that of Elvis On Tour in that very same year.
The interview of Elvis with the producers of the film, shot in black and white, is one of the most stunning pieces of film shot for this project and should urgently be released officially.
To round it up: this DVD release is pure joy and a must have release for every fan!
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Region Free (NTSC Format)
Running time 164 minutes
Limited to 500 copies only!
Both releases are awesome - and are essential purchases for the die hard collector.
The Complete On Tour Outtakes DVD.
Tupelo's Own Elvis Presley DVD
Tupelo's Own Elvis Presley DVD + 16 page booklet.
Never before have we seen an Elvis Presley concert from the 1950's with sound. Until Now! The DVD Contains recently discovered unreleased film of Elvis performing 6 songs, including Heartbreak Hotel and Don't Be Cruel, live in Tupelo Mississippi 1956. Included we see a live performance of the elusive Long Tall Sally seen here for the first time ever.
This is an excellent release no fan should be without it.
The 'parade' footage is good to see as it puts you in the right context with color and b&w footage. The interviews of Elvis' Parents are well worth hearing too. The afternoon show footage is wonderful and electrifying : Here is Elvis in his prime rocking and rolling in front of 11.000 people. Highly recommended.


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Pittsburgh, Pa. – Robert Morris University women's hockey freshman goaltender Jessica Dodds (London, Ontario / London Jr. Devilettes) earned an invite to participate in Canada's National Women's Program strength and conditioning camp, which will be taking place next week between May 7-11 at McMaster University in Hamilton, Ontario.
The invitation list consists of 53 candidates for Canada's National Women's Under-18 team and 51 candidates for Canada's National Women's Development Team. The camp consists of five days of off-ice fitness training and on-ice sessions, and it is considered an important first step in pinpointing the country's future women's hockey stars, including those who could one day be in the running to play for Canada's National Women's Team.
"The RMU community is very happy and proud for Jessica," said head coach Paul Colontino. "She has worked very hard this past year in her first year of college and is well deserving of this opportunity."
Dodds enjoyed a historic freshman campaign, capturing College Hockey America (CHA) Rookie of the Year honors. She was also selected to the All-CHA First Team and All-United States College Hockey Online (USCHO) Rookie Team. The netminder paced the rookie class in practically every statistical category, leading them in wins (21), winning percentage (.776), goals against average (1.66), save percentage (.932), and shutouts (5). Nationally, she ranked among the top 10 nationally in those statistics: winning percentage (4th), wins (t-5th), goals against average (7th), shutouts (t-7th), and save percentage (10th).
With her selection, Dodds will be in consideration for the Canadian teams that will compete at the 2015 International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) U18 Women's World Championship, 2015 Meco Cup, and other competitions with Canada's National Women's Team.
Dodds is one of eight goaltenders on the roster and the only one representing the CHA.
Robert Morris finished the season with a program record 24 wins, shattering the previous mark of 19 set in the 2011-12 campaign. The Colonials also received votes in both national polls to end 2013-14, extending their streak of 17 straight weeks being recognized by the rankings.


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If you use your inhaler the wrong way, less medicine gets to your lungs. A spacer device will help. The spacer connects to the mouthpiece. The inhaled medicine goes into the spacer tube first. Then you take two deep breaths to get the medicine into your lungs. Using a spacer wastes a lot less medicine than spraying the medicine into your mouth.
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Kukkonen (aka Cuccone), Jarno (Tapio); guitarist, composer, educator; b. Orimattila, Finalnd, 26 July 1964. His mother is Pirjo Kukkonen (Maiden surname Laine, b. 1944)and his father is Veli-Asko Kukkonen (1932-73). His brothers are Anssi (b. 1966) and Petri (b. 1967).
While he was an infant his family moved to Villahde, near Lahti, Finland. In Lahti Kukkonen had guitar lessons from Otto Berger at age 10-15, becoming dedicated to jazz from about the age of 13, then went on the road with a restaurant band for two years (1980-82). In 1982 Kukkonen enrolled at the Sibelius-Academy in Helsinki, Finland as a classical guitar major. The Jazz Department of the Sibelius-Academy was established in 1983 and after participating in the jazz classes for one-year along the classical music studies he switched his major from classical to jazz guitar, studying the instrument with Raoul Bjorkenheim and Peter Lerche. He also studied jazz composition with Eero Koivistoinen and Jukka Linkola and classical composition with Olli Kortekangas.
Kukkonen also made several trips to U.S to study jazz with Mike Stern, Jim McNeely and Bob Mintzer. While studying, Kukkonen was active gigging as a jazz guitarist in Finland and freelancing around the Helsinki area, including TV and studio work. He received his master's Degree at the Sibelius-Academy in 1990. By this time he had become a teacher at the jazz department, teaching first guitar and ear training, and later ensemble, transcription, arranging, harmony etc. In 1993-2000 Kukkonen worked as a full time lecturer of jazz and 1995-2000 as the Head of the Jazz Department.
He begun his doctoral studies at the same institute in 1999 and his doctoral work about early rock-jazz fusion is still under way. He has remained active as a guitarist and as a composer. Besides his own groups his works have been performed by big bands and ensembles as UMO, Zone, Kulttis Big Band, Soul For Sale etc. Besides practically all major Finnish jazz venues, Kukkonen has performed in Hungary, Poland, former Yugoslavia, Austria, Spain, Luxembourg, Denmark, Italy, Germany, France, Sweden, Iceland, U.S.A and Japan.
He established an artist name Cuccone in 1997 and has released two CD's using this name. His current lineup is named HeCuMa and features Teemu
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Uni (2000); Sakura (2000)
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On Anderson: Returning starting weakside (WILL) linebacker in his fourth year in the program ... According to Coach Brown, "a very reliable and valuable player" who has a chance to be an All-Atlantic 10 performer ... Excellent pass defender ... Can pile up tackles in bunches ... Has worked to improve run defense ... Smart player who performs well in the classroom and has earned several academic awards ... Switched to No. 2 as a senior from No. 29 as a tribute to his late childhood friend and high school teammate Billy Gaines, who passed away in June 2003. Gaines wore No. 2 as a youth and in high school before wearing No. 29 in his career at the University of Pittsburgh ... Transferred to UMass from Vanderbilt prior to the 2003 season.
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As A Freshman In 2002 (at Vanderbilt): Did not play in any games, spent redshirt season on scout team as a running back.
Before College: Three-year letterwinner and two-year starter as a linebacker and fullback at Urbana High School in Ijamsville, Md. ... Led team to undefeated records and state titles during each of his seasons ... As a senior captain in 2001, set a school record with 183 total tackles, in addition to rushing for 473 yards ... Totaled 22 tackles in 2001 playoff game against Seneca, while scoring the game-winning touchdown in overtime ... Led team with 156 total tackles during the 2000 season ... Two-time Associated Press All-State selection at linebacker ... Also a two time All-Region and All-District selection, while earning All-Metro honors from the Washington Post ... Maryland Big 33 All-Star nominee and Baltimore Touchdown Club All-Star selection ... 2001 Maryland Distinguished Honor Scholar and National Scholar-Athlete Award nominee ... Member of National Honor Society... Listed in Who's Who Among High School Students and Athletes.
Personal: Bradley Scott Anderson ... Born February 1, 1984, in Washington, D.C. ... Son of Ronald and Patty Anderson ... Father played football and basketball at Western Maryland College ... Brother of Rachel, Stephen and Gregory ... Brother Stephen is attending the United State Military Prep School and will continue on to play football at West Point ... Plays in honor of late youth and high school teammate Billy Gaines, who passed away in June 2003 ... Earned his bachelor's degree in Hospitality & Tourism Management in 2006 and is attending graduate school at UMass to pursue a Master's Degree in Hotel Management.
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With the shutdown I'm tempted to say "I told you so." What did you expect? Religious morons hijack the GOP (with a big assist from my dad and me in the 1970s and 1980s) and now the lobotomized GOP has hijacked the rest of us and taken the country and world economy hostage.The shutdown is the religious right's biggest "victory" and a loss for the rest of us that threatens everything we love. But it's not all "their" fault. Some of our best and brightest dropped the ball too. … [Read more...]
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It was my dad and I that, along with people like Jerry Falwell and Pat Robertson, turned millions of Christians into politicized dupes of corporate America. Thirty years later Speaker John A. Boehner surrendered to demands that he tie money to keep the government open after Sept. 30 to stripping President Obama's health care law of any financing. There's a connection. In my new book And God Said, "Billy!" I expose the paranoid religious delusion that fed this beast and explore my spiritual jo … [Read more...]
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Breathless for the Bachelor (Texas Gentleman's Club #5)by Cindy Gerard
Meet Ry Evans, consummate bachelor and best friend of Travis Whelan. His job is to watch over Trav's sister and keep her out of trouble. But just one incredible kiss is about to land this cowboy in hot water!
The Bridal Arrangementby Cindy Gerard
Lee Savage thundered into Montana to claim what was his-- Shiloh Ranch and a virgin bride. As a young man he' d watched Ellie Shiloh come into this world, and now Lee' s promise to protect the naive young beauty bound them forever. Ellie' s feelings for him glittered in her sensuous, admiring eyes, but for Lee, matrimony did not mean love. Still, their marriage bed was not off-limits, for Ellie was eager for her first taste of ecstasy. Despite their perfect harmony in the bedroom, this bridegroom would never confess to needing his wife! The stirring in his soul, that tornado of emotion, was merely duty-- or could it be love?
A Bride For Abel Greeneby Cindy Gerard
A WIFE IN THE BEDROOM Mail-order bride Mackenzie Kincaid had prepared herself for a loveless marriage to loner Abel Greene. But now her would-be groom wanted out of their deal. Mackenzie was out of options: if she wanted to stay wedded she had to seduce her reluctant husband! A PLACE IN HIS HEART Abel Greene's past made him reluctant to be Mackenzie's husband. But now that his new wife had made her bed, he'd make sure she slept in it. Yet Abel's secrets were about to be exposed, and once he'd opened his heart to Mackenzie, Abel wasn't sure he'd be able to let her go.
A Bride For Crimson Fallsby Cindy Gerard
WILLING GROOM? Colin Slater arrived in Crimson Falls wearing a stylish suit and carrying a Wall Street Journal, and quickly discovered that the only thing interesting in town was his new partner, Scarlett Morgan. Sharing the long, northern nights made his "vacation" worthwhile, although they'd agreed to only a temporary fling. RELUCTANT PARTNER Scarlett had hoped for a silent investor to save her business--not a sexy hands-on workaholic. Colin's passionate kisses and powerful embrace were simply too enticing to resist, yet no matter how much she wanted him to charm her out of her flannels, she never expected to mix business with pleasure!
The Bride Wore Blueby Cindy Gerard
NORTHERN LIGHTS BRIDES IT'S A BIRD! IT'S A PLANE! Only J.D. "Blue" Hazzard would crash his plane into a lake just to get Maggie Adams's attention. Her gawky high-school swain had grown into an irresistibly temping god, but Maggie had returned to Minnesota for some peace of mind--which J.D. seemed intent on shattering! IT'S A HUSBAND! J.D. couldn't believe his eyes. Maggie was even better-looking than she'd been in high school--and just as skittish. Back then she'd never given him a second thought, but now he was going to break through her defenses even if he had to strip them from her, layer by frilly layer... Northern Lights Brides: Three women who'll do anything to get their men!
Deadly Promisesby Cindy Gerard Sherrilyn Kenyon Dianna Love Laura Griffin
THESE HEROES ARE 100 PERCENT RAW, DANGEROUS, AND . . . UNDENIABLY SEXY.New York Times bestselling authors Sherrilyn Kenyon, Dianna Love, and Cindy Gerard and rising romance star Laura Griffin mix seduction and suspense in three irresistible romantic adventures. From sultry international jungles to the rugged terrain of the American Southwest, join the larger-than-life, scorching-hot alpha heroes of the Bureau of American Defense, Black Ops, Inc., and the U.S. Navy SEALs for all the pulse-pounding, heart-racing, toe-curling excitement. They're cool under pressure, steamy under the sheets, and when the enemy strikes, there's not a lethal mission these gorgeous men can't handle. . . . Just Bad EnoughSherrilyn Kenyon and Dianna LoveLeave No TraceCindy GerardUnstoppableLlaura Griffin
Family Secrets Books 1-4by Anne Marie Winston Maggie Shayne Cindy Gerard Evelyn Vaughn
Who or what are the Extraordinary Five?For fans of Heroes and The X-Files, delve into the mysteries of Family Secrets with books 1-4. This first collection contains Enemy Mind by Maggie Shayne, Pyramid of Lies by Anne Marie Winston, The Player by Evelyn Vaughn and The Bluewater Affair by Cindy Gerard.
Feel the Heatby Cindy Gerard
In New York Times bestselling author Cindy Gerard's sizzling new novel, a ruthless international conspiracy is no match for the irresistible alpha heroes of Black Ops, Inc. A RACE FOR SURVIVAL... Bold, blonde Defense Intelligence officer B. J. Chase isn't exactly thrilled when she's summoned from personal leave to investigate an alarming national security breach -- until the suspicious death of a government official blows her covert mission sky-high. TURNS INTO A PULSE-POUNDING ADVENTURE... Gorgeous Black Ops bad boy Raphael Mendoza always feared his family's dark history would haunt him. But he never expected it might hold the key to dismantling a rogue weapons system. Now with cool B. J. Chase posing as his hot babe fiancée, he returns to his uncle in Colombia to convince him he can be trusted with the family's dirtiest business secrets. ...AND IGNITES A PASSIONATE FIRE. Carrying out a deception among ruthless killers brings Rafe and B.J. too close to ignore the smoldering heat between them. Now, they must work together as the closest of partners as the countdown to international catastrophe closes in....
In His Loving Armsby Cindy Gerard
Only Mark Remington could make her heart melt. But he wasn't the one she married. Now, widowed and pregnant, Lauren McKenzie was surprised to find him on her doorstep again seven years later. She didn't know why he'd come back--or why he was determined to stay... Helping his brother's widow get back on her feet was honorable. Yet Mark didn't know how much longer he could deny the feelings he had for this beautiful mother-to-be. All he wanted to do was pull Lauren to his heart and let her know they were destined for each other. Could he convince her that she would always be protected in his loving arms...?
Killing Timeby Cindy Gerard
"We can do this easy," she whispered close to his ear as he groaned in agony, "or it can go real hard on you." Well, of course he wasn't going to go easy. New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Cindy Gerard plunges readers into the heart of a seductive contest of wills between a hard-living hero and a beautiful rogue operative who is on a mission to dig up the secrets of his past. Tension sizzles in this pulse-pounding first adventure in Gerard's action-packed new series as Eva Salinas lures Mike Brown from the sultry streets of Lima, Peru, to the desolate Idaho wilderness on the hunt for the cold-blooded traitor behind a fatal military operation that haunts them both.
Killing Timeby Cindy Gerard
"We can do this easy," she whispered close to his ear as he groaned in agony, "or it can go real hard on you." Well, of course he wasn't going to go easy. New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Cindy Gerard plunges readers into the heart of a seductive contest of wills between a hard-living hero and a beautiful rogue operative who is on a mission to dig up the secrets of his past. Tension sizzles in this pulse-pounding first adventure in Gerard's action-packed new series as Eva Salinas lures Mike Brown from the sultry streets of Lima, Peru, to the desolate Idaho wilderness on the hunt for the cold-blooded traitor behind a fatal military operation that haunts them both.
Killing Timeby Cindy Gerard
"We can do this easy," she whispered close to his ear as he groaned in agony, "or it can go real hard on you." Well, of course he wasn't going to go easy. New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Cindy Gerard plunges readers into the heart of a seductive contest of wills between a hard-living hero and a beautiful rogue operative who is on a mission to dig up the secrets of his past. Tension sizzles in this pulse-pounding first adventure in Gerard's action-packed new series as Eva Salinas lures Mike Brown from the sultry streets of Lima, Peru, to the desolate Idaho wilderness on the hunt for the cold-blooded traitor behind a fatal military operation that haunts them both.
Last Man Standingby Cindy Gerard
A deadly mission.A thirst for revenge.One headstrong alpha hero and one daring woman will settle the score. LAST MAN STANDINGSpecial operative Joe Green has gone vigilante. His mission: avenge his Black Ops, Inc., brother's death during a bloody ambush years ago in Sierra Leone. He refuses to drag the BOI team or his lover, Stephanie Tompkins, into the hunt for the man responsible, so when he finds himself beaten, starving, and alone after being falsely imprisoned for the murder of a Freetown priest, he knows he's as good as dead. Joe meant to protect Stephanie when he walked out on their relationship, but he can't stop her now from executing his escape. Breaking him out of prison is the easy part. After Joe's explosive theory pans out and his cunning enemy emerges as the front runner for a high-level presidential appointment, he and Stephanie must race to derail the traitor's conspiracy if they are to save their loved ones, the nation, and each other.
Leave No Traceby Cindy Gerard
A sexy, romantic suspense novella that links to New York Times bestselling author Cindy Gerard's Black Ops, Inc. series, featuring Carrie Granger from Risk No Secrets and Cavanaugh, a CIA agent from Whisper No Lies--originally published in the anthology Deadly Promises, now available as a standalone eNovella!On a humanitarian aid mission in Myanmar, Carrie is arrested and detained for a crime she didn't commit. The only one who can save her is Cavanaugh, in an off-the-books rescue that leads them through both tropical and urban jungles to escape.
The Librarian's Passionate Knightby Cindy Gerard
When she saw the man who rescued her from a stalker ex-boyfriend, librarian Phoebe Richards couldn't believe her eyes. Only in books-and in her fantasies-had she seen a sexy-as-sin man like Daniel Barone. He was everything a hero should be-brave, gorgeous, wealthy. . . and totally out of her league. Daniel Barone, international thrill seeker, thought he'd seen it all. But nothing had prepared him For The rush of Phoebe's guileless smile. Nothing shocked him more than the unfamiliar desire to stay with her. For the first time, Daniel felt real fear: Would he survive an affair with the innocent, bespectacled librarian?
Lone Star Knightby Cindy Gerard
Billionaire Matt Walker was not a man who walked away from what he wanted. And what he wanted was the hand of Lady Helena Reichard. The darling of the paparazzi, Helena had recently been through hell and back-- emerging a changed and vulnerable woman. The tall, green-eyed Texan was experiencing an intense desire to protect her, to be her avenging angel, to make her his forever. But would his love be able to pierce the darkness of her wounded spirit and prevail?
Lone Star Princeby Cindy Gerard
THE LOYAL PROTECTORGregory Hunt had always been the best-whether he was handling the toughest legal cases in Texas or coming to the rescue of damsels in distress. Only, this particular damsel was one he had loved once before-the regal Princess Anna von Oberland, whose privileged position made her off-limits. Now she needed his help, and Gregory had to risk all to save her. Because under the watchful, yearning eyes of Anna's four-year-old son-whose handsome features strikingly resembled his own-this tried-and-true Texan sensed more urgency than ever!Five wealthy Texas bachelors-all members of the state's most exclusive club-set out on a mission to rescue a princess...and find true love.
Lucas: the Lonerby Cindy Gerard
Sons and Lovers "Groundbreaking! The Sons and Lovers series will enthrall you!" -bestselling author Suzanne Forster INDECENT PROPOSAL Lucas Caldwell knew Kelsey Gates was trouble! The loner cowboy sensed the big-city reporter had gotten wind of his lifelong secret, but the red-haired spitfire claimed she wanted only one thing: him. Lucas was sure she was lying, but he wasn't about to resist her tempting offer. AN OUTRAGEOUS AGREEMENT Kelsey knew trust didn't come easily to this rugged rancher, but she had come to the Triple C seeking the truth about Lucas's past and was determined to get answers. But soon she started wishing Lucas would ask the one magical question every woman longs to hear.... SONS AND LOVERS: Three brothers denied a father's name, but granted the gift of love from three special women
Marriage, Outlaw Styleby Cindy Gerard
OUTLAW HEARTSFROM CLASSROOM RIVALS...Was Maddie Brannigan out of her cotton-pickin' mind? Waking up next to her sworn enemy, of all things. Sure, Clay James was the sexiest hunk in Jackson Hole. Sure, the rugged businessman came to her rescue. But Maddie had fought enough childhood battles to know better. Or did she?...TO BEDROOM BUDDIESClay wondered what had come over him! Saving this exasperating, irresistible damsel in distress got him into a whole heap of trouble-the 6 lb, 12 oz kind. But one look into this mesmerizing mother-to-be's big brown eyes and he knew his marriage proposal was more than a matter of dute. Now he just was to convince Maddie to say "I do."OUTLAW HEARTS: Three sexy brothers discover they can act the outlaw-but can't stop love from stealing their hearts.Watch for the third book in this exciting miniseries-coming in February 1999!
The Men of Black Ops, Inc.: Volume 1by Cindy Gerard
An eBook boxed set of bestselling author Cindy Gerard's first three Black Ops, Inc. novels: Show No Mercy, Take No Prisoners, Whisper No Lies.SHOW NO MERCYGabriel Jones left his longtime career as a CIA operative and joined Black Ops, Inc., a private security and espionage firm that specializes in jobs the military and the CIA won't touch. Now stationed in Argentina, he is known as the Archangel because of the cold steel Arc-Angel butterfly knife he keeps strapped to his hip. When American journalist Jenna McMillan innocently steps into an assassination plot Gabe is trying to foil in Buenos Aires, Gabe saves her life but is injured. There's unfinished business between Gabe and Jenna--grudging professional admiration and sexual attraction--from when they brought down an Argentinian neo-Nazi months ago. Convinced someone is trying to kill Jenna, injured Gabe takes her north to the mountains. Soon it becomes apparent that Jenna is once again a target of a clandestine neo-Nazi group that wants to destroy the female doctor who runs a safe house for exploited children--the very subject of Jenna's investigative article. After a suspenseful showdown with the neo-Nazis in a remote area of Patagonia, Gabe and Jenna find their happily-ever-after with each other. TAKE NO PRISONERSAmid the glitz and glitter of Las Vegas, twenty-seven-year-old Abbie Hughes, part-time accounting student and full-time blackjack dealer in a major casino, is trying desperately to convince herself that her brother, Cory, finally has his act together. But Cory, who she'd expected back from one of his frequent trips to Honduras where he buys native crafts for resale in the states, was due back in Vegas two days ago and she hasn't heard a word from him. She's starting to worry. Unknown to her, Cory is a middleman in a gem-smuggling ring and he's come across the legendary white diamonds of Tupacka. Now an unscrupulous collector is holding him prisoner in Honduras until he agrees to reveal where he hid the diamond necklace. Sam Lang, a thirty-five-year-old former Delta Force operator and recently retired Black Ops, Inc. operative, is content settling in to breed quarter horses and help his parents raise Sam's six-year-old niece, Tina, on the family ranch just outside of Vegas--until Johnny Duane Reed, a former B.O.I. team member, tries to coax Sam back into the fold. Johnny informs Sam that Frederick Nader, the man who bombed Sam's car with his sister, Terri, at the wheel, has resurfaced. Sam had searched for Nader for six months after Terri's death but had never been able to flush the murdering bastard out of his lair. But Nader, it seems, has finally let down his guard, and appears to be running a sophisticated ring of thieves who are filtering gems into the U.S. from Central America via Mexico.?Since Cory Hughes' name keeps popping up in connection with Nader's, Sam and Johnny target Cory's sister, Abbie, as the first line of resistance....WHISPER NO LIESLas Vegas casino security expert Crystal Debrowski met sexy, heroic Johnny Reed in Honduras, where she helped him save her friend Abbie Hughes and Sam Lang (the protagonists of Take No Prisoners), but after the rescue, they went their separate ways. After Crystal spurns the advances of an older, mysterious Asian man at the casino one night, bad things start to happen: The security codes at the casino are breached and counterfeit bills show up at the gaming tables. Crystal is fired and then arrested. A mysterious benefactor arranges her bail. Then she remembers the man she rebuffed, Tran Hoang, who is an Asian mafia crime lord. She's desperate to clear her name and get out from under Hoang's hold, but before she can figure out what to do, she's abducted and taken against her will to Jakarta, Indonesia. Johnny Reed soon puts two and two together and sets out to find her. They risk a dangerous escape and then, joined by his other Black Ops Inc. team members, devise a plan to take down Hoang. Johnny and Crystal are soon mired in not only a steamy love affair but in a human trafficking/prostitution, arms-tradi...
The Outlaw Jesse Jamesby Cindy Gerard
BORN ON THE WILD SIDE OF A WYOMING BLIZZARD...Rodeo was the only full-time mistress in cowboy Jesse James's life. He liked slow seductions and fast goodbyes. Then Sloan Gantry sashayed his way, and this forever kind of filly knocked the saddle out from under him....Since her teens, Sloan had been smitten by Jesse's grin and a swagger that promised sin. But the single mom had strolled down the love-'em-and-leave-'em road before. Could she convince the "outlaw" that the only place to run was straight into her arms?OUTLAW HEARTS: Three sexy brothers discover they can act the outlaw-but can't stop love from stealing their hearts!
The Outlaw's Wifeby Cindy Gerard
OUTLAW HEARTSKIDNAPPED BY HER HUSBAND!When Emma walked down that aisle toward Garrett James, she knew she was marrying the roguish outlaw of her dreams. But when time and distance took their toll on their marriage, they parted ways. Until one fateful night, when a mysterious man stole her away-a stranger who was her husband! Now, by embarking on a journey filled with laughter, tears and sensual discovery, Emma tried to find the courage to hold on to their marriage.Garrett James was still her mysterious outlaw...still the man of her dreams.... Would she forever be the outlaw's wife?OUTLAW HEARTS: Three sexy brothers discover they can act the outlaw-but can't stop love from stealing their hearts. Look for the next book in this miniseries...coming in December!
Risk No Secretsby Cindy Gerard
A deadly international mission reunites a sexy Black Ops, Inc. hero and his sizzling former love in Cindy Gerard's seductive new romantic thriller. A RED-HOT ATTRACTION . . .Twelve years of chasing bad guys didn't erase beautiful Sophie Baylor from Wyatt Savage's memory. If he had another chance, he'd never let her leave. So when she tracks him down from El Salvador and begs for help, he doesn't ask questions--he just goes.STARTS WITH A TERRIFYING THREAT . . .Sophie is grateful her daughter survived a kidnapping attempt, but she won't forgive herself until the girl who was mistakenly abducted is safe. Wyatt is the only man brave enough to take on the mysterious terrorists behind the crime--and the one irresistible man she wishes she had never let go. . . . AND UNLEASHES AN UNFORGETTABLE ADVENTURE.Sophie knows Central America's steamy jungles and sticky politics better than anyone. Yet she refuses to hide in fear. Then she becomes the enemy's number one target. Wyatt lost her once, and he won't lose her again--even if he has to fight, kill, or die to save her.
Running Blindby Cindy Gerard
Tension sizzles in this new book in the One-Eyed Jacks series by New York Times bestseller Cindy Gerard: a sexy, pulse-pounding story featuring special ops agent Jamie Cooper and a female cyber analyst as they fight for justice and fall in love.No commitments, no promises, no looking back. Those are her rules. They used to be his rules, too. Counterterrorism operative and shameless playboy Jamie Cooper has gone head-to-head with some formidable opponents, but none so quick-witted, free-spirited, and smokin' hot as security analyst Rhonda Burns. She lives up to her name, all fiery passion and zero inhibitions. In the wake of a sniper attack that leaves a close friend clinging to life, the duo is pegged to undertake the One-Eyed Jacks' latest security mission alone--an assignment that leads them to a top-secret desert military facility. Almost immediately, the sexual tension that has been brewing for months erupts, blindsiding Rhonda and Jamie with the intensity of their feelings. They try to play it cool, but when an elite terrorist team makes the future uncertain, they ask themselves: is it now or never?
Show No Mercyby Cindy Gerard
The sexy heroes of Black Ops, Inc., a covert private security team, sizzle in New York Times bestselling author Cindy Gerard's electrifying new romantic suspense series. THE SULTRY HEAT... Only two things can compel journalist Jenna McMillan back to Buenos Aires after terrorists held her captive there just months before: a rare interview with a shadowy billionaire and the memory of the dark and dangerous man who saved her.... HIDES THE DEADLIEST THREATS... Bad guys, bombs, and bullets are Gabriel Jones's way of life. But he'll never forget the brash redhead he rescued not so long ago...or the passionate kiss they shared before he sent her packing.... AND EXPOSES THE DEEPEST DESIRES. Now, forced together by a bombing at the National Congress, Jenna and Gabe confront the urgent longings that simmer between them. But this surprise meeting is no coincidence. A ruthless enemy stalks them with deadly precision. The question is...if they make it out alive, will Gabe turn his back on Jenna...again?
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Police Investigate a Shooting
Posted on 05/03/2013 11:01 am
- East 16th and North Thatcher Streets Wilmington, Delaware
Date of Occurrence:
- Friday, May 3, 2013, 12:20 a.m.
- Identity Withheld
- Unknown Black male, late 20's to early 30's, 6'0" to 6'3", thin build, last seen wearing a grey hooded sweatshirt and blue jeans.
On Friday, May 3rd at approximately 12:20 a.m., the Wilmington Police were summoned to the intersection of 16th and Thatcher Streets in reference to a shooting.
The officers located a male victim suffering from a single gunshot wound to his lower right leg. The initial investigation showed the victim was confronted by the described suspect and instructed to surrender his personal property. When the victim explained he had nothing the described suspect shot him and fled the area.
Anyone with information can call:
- Detective Joseph Bucksner at (302) 576-3629.
- Wilmington Police Confidential Tip Line at (302) 576-3990.
- Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-TIP-3333 (1-800-847-3333) or online at www.tipsubmit.com.


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Air University Catalog
Squadron Officer School (SOS) is the second course in the Air Force officer professional military education system. The school traces its roots to the Air Tactical School founded in 1946 at Maxwell Field, Alabama. SOS became an arm of Air Command and Staff College in 1950 when the tactical school closed. Col Russell V. Ritchey, founder and first commandant, opened the Squadron Officer Course--the real beginning of SOS--at Maxwell AFB, Alabama, that same year. In 1959 SOS became a separate Air University school reporting directly to the Air University commander.
SOS helps officers grow professionally. While at SOS, officers step out of their specialties and broaden their focus on officership, the Air Force's core values, and the Air Force as an institution in the profession of arms. Students strengthen their officership and leadership techniques and apply what they learn in class and field exercises.
SOS not only provides students with an opportunity to see how their leadership skills influence group success, but also to experience the other side of leadership-followership-in support of other student leaders. Followership includes taking risks, working to get others involved in activities, and constructively dissenting when the team or leader is headed in the wrong direction. The SOS experience helps students refine their written and oral communication skills, and lays the foundation of air and space power knowledge.
Mission: Develop dynamic leaders rededicated to the profession of arms.
Goals: Students will value their unique roles as Air Force officers; improve their ability to lead, follow, and build military teams; and develop the foundation for critical thinking about air and space power.
Resident Curriculum
The heart of SOS is officership, an area concentrating on core values and the unique role of commissioned officers in the profession of arms. SOS has designated this area as officership values. Officership values, along with officership applications combine to teach students leadership and follower-ship principles and how to build military teams through various readings, seminars, and team-building exercises. These activities challenge each flight of 13 students to apply newly learned principles successfully and influence group dynamics, cohesion, and effectiveness in a positive manner. The SOS communication skills area enables students to hone their briefing and writing skills.
SOS brings air and space power concepts to the students through various lessons culminating in a state-of-the-art computerized war game, Operation Atlantis. The students improve their knowledge of the Air Force and its mission through multiple readings and lectures by air and space power experts. In Operation Atlantis, students serve in air operations centers. Here students get an opportunity to build and execute an air campaign while further applying the principles of leadership, communication skills, and teambuilding.
SOS presents these areas concurrently, rather than sequentially, to emphasize their close interrelationship. Together, these areas help officers improve professionally so they can better apply their knowledge as warrior-leaders to accomplish the Air Force mission.
Duration and Quota. Squadron Officer School conducts seven classes a year. Each class has approximately 520 students and lasts five weeks.
Prerequisites and Selection. Captains with at least four and less than seven years of total active federal commissioned service, who are not in a failed or deferred promotion status, are eligible to attend SOS. Department of Defense (DOD) civilians in the grade of GS-9 and above with at least four years of continuous civil service are eligible. See Air Force Catalog 36-2223, USAF Formal Schools, for additional information.
Curriculum Summary
Nonresident Program
The SOS Nonresident Program 24 (book version) and Program 25 (CD-ROM version) consist of four courses: 24A/25A, Officership; 24B/25B, Staff Communications; 24C/25C, Leadership; and 24D/25D, Force Employment. Under normal circumstances, students must complete the entire program within 18 months.
The SOS Nonresident Program topically presents similar material to the resident curriculum and is administered by the Air Force Institute for Advanced Distributed Learning at Maxwell AFB-Gunter Annex. Captains (O-3) or above and selected DOD civilians in the grade of GS-9 or above are eligible to enroll in the program. See the Air Force Institute for Advanced Distributed Catalog (available on the World Wide Web-(http://www.maxwell.af.mil/ au/afiadl/curriculum/catalog/cattoc_fr.htm) for detailed course description and eligibility criteria.
Academic Credit
Resident Program. The Center for Adult Learning and Educational Credentials of the American Council on Education recommends awarding the following academic credits for completing SOS in residence:
Graduate Credit. Students are awarded three semester hours in leadership/managerial human relations.
Upper-Division Baccalaureate Credit. Students are awarded three semester hours in managerial communications and three semester hours in national security studies and military strategy.
Nonresident Program. The Center for Adult Learning and Educational Credentials of the American Council on Education recommends the following academic credits for completing the SOS nonresident course:
Upper-Division Baccalaureate Credit. Students are awarded three semester hours in managerial communications and three semester hours in national security studies and military strategy.