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I'm trying to move an old internal web site into its own app pool run by its own service account, so that I can get finer-grained control over its permissions and such.
The site is set up to use NTLM authentication and it's not quite large enough for me to want to bother setting up Kerberos. The NTLM auth works fine under the old, default app pool, but when I moved the site to the new app pool and set the Identity to be that of the service account, any attempt to load the page would result in three login prompts followed by a 401.1 error (basically, what gets described here, except that Kerberos shouldn't be involved anywhere).
The service account is in the IIS_WPG group. I checked to make sure that the service account and the user trying to acecss the site both had access to the site's directory, and they do (both have read/execute, write, list contents, and modify). I also turned on Anonymous Access and was able to load the site that way (I then turned it back off for further testing).
Out of curiosity, I tried setting the app pool back to the default account and tried again without changing any other settings. This time it worked just fine--the user was seamlessly and correctly authenticated by the site without any issues. Naturally, this confuses me a little, since I didn't change any other settings.
Are there some permissions inherent to the default IIS account that would allow this? Is there a permission I need added to my service account so that it can authenticate users with Active Directory?


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Lake County-based acoustic musician Justin Yates released a music video last year to correspond to his instrumental single called "Stuck". Normally, Justin Yates produces some acoustic/folk/pop songs, but he has a few non-vocal tracks up his sleeve that are worth paying attention to. The music video itself is a minimalist piece, yet it doesn't need much (if any) pizazz or flair to get the point across in the overall production of the piece. It is shot in a white background where it alternates scenes between Justin sitting while playing guitar and him frustrated in his efforts to sketch something on a small desk. The latter scenes don't focus on his face, but he does a good job in portraying these annoyed emotions by crumpling and throwing each failed drawing on the floor. There's even a brief scene where he briefly readjusts his tie while standing up. Granted, I don't know why the tie and business casual look was necessary for the video, but that's a minor nitpick.
Despite there being no lyrics at all in this musical piece, there is a way how it all ties in to the overall mood of the video. The anxiety of Justin attempting to get that drawing just right works well since one can say that he's "stuck" in finishing that piece of art and doing it the right way. The editing matches the tempi of the instrumental quite well. It starts out as an upbeat acoustic song, but there is a tempo change almost halfway through the song as the guitar switches between chords and brief leads that subtly change melodies throughout the duration of the piece. The video starts out with quick shots of the guitar and the drawing scenes, but the shots get a little longer after that tempo change. It doesn't go all slow- mo since the latter section of the instrumental piece isn't slow, but there is a subtle deceleration when watching it with multiple views. The music video ends with the completed picture of a stuffed monkey which also doubles as Justin Yates's logo on his website, Facebook page, and Bandcamp page to name a few.
The music itself is well done. The production is crisp without being lifeless or overproduced. Justin's guitar playing is clear and concise. From a songwriting standpoint, it has a constant formula while making subtle changes to the overall melodies with the brief leads/solos interspersed. It sounds simple to play for guitarists, but it's the subtle complexities with the finger picking, tempo change and the quick leads that make this more dextrous than anticipated should one cover "Stuck". Overall, "Stuck" is a solid piece that has a simple, yet effective music video to back it up.
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Aug. 30, 2004
LOS ANGELES, Calif. -
Looking to build upon the success of last year's #3 nationally ranked squad, the 2004 UCLA men's water polo team will turn to experience, strength and speed in hopes of attaining its ultimate goal: a national championship. Head Coach Adam Krikorian expects the Bruins to bring last season's second-half intensity to the table as UCLA strives for its first title since 2000.
"We struggled early last year but got progressively better as a team," Krikorian said. "Hopefully our abilities have continued to improve as well as our confidence. By returning every starter from last season, we should begin this season right where we left off in 2003, which was certainly as one of the best teams in the country."
Leading the way for UCLA will be three-time All-American and 2004 Olympian Brett Ormsby. The 6-2 senior attacker, is coming off a season in which he climbed on to UCLA's all-time single season scoring list, as well as being named a finalist for the Peter J. Cutino Award, an honor annually bestowed upon the nation's top water polo athlete. His leadership, coupled with the return of fellow All-Americans defender Michael March and goalie Joseph Axelrad, create a powerful adversary for upcoming opponents.
Between the proven veteran Axelrad and much improved sophomore goalie Will Didinger, the battle for minutes in front of the net should be exciting. Axelrad, an honorable mention All-American and third-team All-MPSF selection in 2003, brings speed and great reactions to the UCLA net while Didinger, who played in just five matches last year, possesses superior athletic ability and a niche for great passing. "Will has improved quite a bit over the course of the year," Krikorian noted. "He and Joe have a good competition going right now, and it's been great for both guys." Krikorian noted that while Didinger, a native of Manhattan Beach, may have the athletic advantage, Axelrad was one of the best goalies in the country last season, posting a 6.04 goals against average in Pac-10 play, good for second in the conference. CENTERS
For the second consecutive season, senior All-MPSF honoree Ted Peck will return as the most experienced and explosive center in the pool for UCLA. After finishing with the second most goals on the team with 28 in 2003, the Irvine native will look to dominate opposing defenses with his power. Sharing time with Peck will be sophomore Grant Zider, who in 16 matches last season netted 13 goals. "Ted can match anyone with his strength and Grant can be very explosive at the center position and be a great offensive threat," Krikorian said. "Those two guys compliment each other very well." Incoming freshman Marco Santos may also provide the Bruinswith more offensive assitance this season. A four-time High School All-American at Miami Beach Senior High, Santos brings championship experience to an already formidable UCLA squad. CENTER DEFENDERS
Unlike last season, the Bruin defense will be much more experienced as March, a junior, returns to lead one of the most dominant defensive groups around. "Michael probably has the best leg strength in the country and could be one of the best defenders in the nation," the head coach said. "He can outmuscle people, and at the same time he's left-handed and has one of the best left-handed shots in the country." Meanwhile, sophomore Chris Pulido, another "crafty" defender, will provide quickness, size and a great vertical game. Pulido may also prove to be a big offensive weapon for UCLA as well, and at 6-6, fellow sophomore Brad Greiner will make it difficult for opponents to gain offensive position. "David Pietch and Matt Jacobs both also have a tremendous amount of speed so they can be effective after they defend in gaining advantages on the counter attack," explained Krikorian. ATTACKERS
Perhaps one of the Bruins' most potent strengths arises at the attacker position, where Ormsby, coming off an appearance in the Athens Summer Olympics, will look to continue the success he has demonstrated in his first three years at UCLA. He and three other seniors, Albert Garcia, Josh Hewko and Peter Belden, will provide the squad with an unmatched presence up front. "Through his hard work and dedication to this sport, Ormsby has become one of the premiere players in the country," Krikorian said. "By playing in the Olympics, he will return with more confidence and experience after playing against the best players in the world." Garcia, returning after sitting out in 2003, brings back his 56 career goals and 46 assists to compliment Hewko and Belden. "Those three are very intelligent players who are really solid in every aspect of the game," Krikorian said. "Along with Brett, Ted and Joe, our seven seniors will provide leadership to this team." Other attackers fighting for pool time are junior John Blanchette and sophomores Logan Powell, Thomas Foley and Tyler Krikorian. All four players will bring a different dimension to the pool for the Bruins. While Blanchette and Krikorian offer a quicker, more creative attack, Powell, a left-hander, and Foley bring an intelligence and vision with the potential of becoming great players.


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The veteran actor and showbiz manager German Moreno, one of the pillars of GMA-7, is confirming that Roxanne Cabanero is continuously talking to media. In his column on philstar.com this evening, March 25, 2014, known by many as Kuya Germs expressed his feelings in Roxanne's case, according to him, the former beauty contestant should know that the ABS-CBN TV network is helping and protecting Vhong Navarro.
He gave a piece of advice to Roxanne. He said Roxanne's camp should filter the network's assistance to Mr. Navarro if she is suspecting that the network is dong it beyond its limit, but he added that the network (GMA-7) will also do the same thing if the incident happened to its talents.
Meanwhile, if German Moreno has already given his advice to Roxanne, the actor TV host Vhong Navarro is now enjoying his comeback on It's Showtime. Aside from his daily activities on the show, he is also doing a comedy movie with Solenn Heusaff, one of the sexiest actresses in her generation. Based on the report, the movie will be seen in theaters nationwide sometime in June.
In his battle for truth and justice against Cedric Lee, Deniece Cornejo Roxanne Cabanero and several personalities involved in the mauling incident who decided to elevate the case to the Court of Appeals several days ago, a lot of people can say Vhong Navarro is so lucky because a dedicated journalist like Tony Calvento, his showbiz manager Chito Rono and a very brave lawyer in the person of Atty. Alma Mallonga are on his side since day one.
Sadly, he is still crying for justice two months after the incident happened. His supporters are now using their social media accounts just to let the responsible parties involved in this case that they are eager to know the result of the investigation, and if possible, they want to see all the accused paying their mistakes.
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13:00, UK, Monday 07 April 2008
Snow is continuing to cause chaos and treacherous driving conditions on roads across Northern Ireland.
The heavier than anticipated snowfalls affected counties Armagh, Antrim, Down and Derry, with the Roads Service admitting that conditions are "horrendous".
George Best Belfast City Airport has now re-opened after being closed this morning, but most flights are experiencing delays.
Belfast International Airport is also experiencing delays and cancellations, while many bus services are at a standstill.
Dozens of schools stayed shut for the day, Belfast Zoo was forced to close and prison visits across the province have been cancelled or disrupted because of the road conditions.
Tonight's Magners League rugby match between Ulster and Munster has been postponed due to the snow-covered pitch and terracing at Ravenhill.
After a foot of snow or more in many areas overnight, weathermen are warning of more to come before rain brings some relief later this evening.
Amid mounting criticism of their efforts, Denis Wilson, of the Road Service, said: "We are making no bones about it - the roads are in a terrible condition.
"Drivers can expect to experience severe disruption on their journeys."
One of the worst-affected routes was the main M1/A1 linking Belfast to the border and on to Dublin.
The M2 motorway into Belfast from Co Antrim had a 20mph speed limit imposed along its entire length amid warnings that it was re-freezing.
Farmers went out with tractors to try to help stranded motorists but many simply gave up and booked into B&Bs or took up offers of refuge in people's homes.
On top of the snow, a thunderstorm cut electricity supplies to thousands of homes in Down and Antrim.
The Police Service of Northern Ireland warned motorists to keep off the roads in "high country" but said main routes in the province were passable with care.
Elsewhere in Ireland, snow was reported in Limerick, Cork and Galway - but the snowfall which was expected in the south-east of England did not materialise.
The official advice to people was to stay at home unless their journey was absolutely necessary.


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Bradford Bike Hub
The cycle-re-cycle project is proud to offer a home and services to the Bradford Bike Hub Project.
The Learning to Travel Differently Project, delivering the Bradford Bike Hub, is a partnership of Sustrans, Bradford District Council, the University of Bradford, Bradford College and Cycle-re-Cycle. The project aims to increase travel by bike, foot and public transport to the College and University.
Learning to Travel Differently is part of the national Access to Education project led by Sustrans and eight Local Authority partners, and is funded by the Department for Transport's Local Sustainable Transport Fund.
The Bradford Bike Hub is a one-stop-shop for all your cycling needs. We aim to increase the amount of students and staff using active travel (walking and cycling) to get around this city by providing bike maintenance space and skills, cycle confidence and cycle proficiency training, hire bikes and recycled bicycles as well as loads of useful information about cycling.
Currently, only 5% of students and staff at the college and University cycle to campus. We want to increase this number by helping people to access bikes, confidence classes and maintenance tools to ensure the barriers to cycling are minimised. (Sorry, we can't do much about the hills!)
The Bradford Bike Hub is funded by the Learn to Travel Differently.


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Some people have a lifestyle that is dominated by dieting. Many people who struggle with their weight were raised by parents who struggled with their weight. These children grow up with conflicted messages and habits. They see food as necessary and a pleasure. Often food becomes a coping mechanism, or something to control in a life that otherwise feels out of control. For the dieter, food is a very complicated part of their life.
Many people who maintain a healthy weight and lifestyle often put very little thought into their food. They eat things they like, only what they need. They enjoy food as part of social interaction with others. They see food as fuel and as a positive thing that brings them joy and nourishment on a physical and well as an emotional level. They have a healthy relationship with food, and have a healthy lifestyle that supports that.
People who are dieting often have negative feelings about food. It it is a love hate relationship. Food becomes a point of conflict in social situations. When they find pleasure in food it is followed by guilt. Food is often described in negative terms as to how harmful it is in regards to empty calories, pesticides GMO's and other current worries. Food becomes a necessary evil which shapes the relationship that people have with food. This can create a lifestyle that revolves around controlling food, new diets, binge eating, guilt and low self esteem.
It is hard to motivate people with a negative. People want to get something, to feel like they are a winner. Lifestyle and health needs to be seen in the same way. Food should not be about restrictions, limiting or denial and guilt. Food should be seen as fun, life affirming and like all things more enjoyable in proper moderation.
For the person who is chasing another diet and hoping this one will work, they need to consider how that diet fits into their life. Are they just perpetuating a negative diet lifestyle, or are they creating a healthy lifestyle that supports a positive view on life? Rather than another diet, it is often helpful for a person to define the lifestyle they want, and work towards that. Losing weight is a negative goal. Gaining a fun happy lifestyle is a positive goal and a choice that can result in healthy and sustained weight loss.


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TC TO THOMAS STORY SPEDDING; 29 January 1851; DOI: 10.1215/lt-18510129-TC-TSS-01; CL 26: 29-31
Chelsea, / 29 January 1851.
Dear Spedding,
I learned, last week, from somebody who reads the Newspapers, what had befallen at Mirehouse.1 Henry Taylor too has lost his Father,2 in these days; Arthur Helps his Mother:3 ever as of old, "man goeth to his long home, and the mourners go about the streets."4 I too have a Mother, now near four-score; whose death has been a terror to me ever since my childhood. God is great; God is also good! We can say no more. We will not weep too much for the Dead; it is the Living rather that deserve it of us; they that are still in the choking press of this sad sordid warfare; not they that have got it honourably over. They do rest from their labours, and their works follow them,5—thro' Eternity.
A long experience has taught me to believe that the world's bravest men are often they whom the world never hears of. People call this a paradox of me; but it is deliberately my conviction, grounded on actual survey of the facts as they have shewn themselves to me. Certainly by far the best-made men whom I have known in this world were men who, along with their other heroic gifts, had the crowning gift of continence (which grows daily rarer in this poor Earth); and had not needed to get upon the platform, or explode themselves in Stump-oratory,6 or windy Stump-activity, which is always of a difficult ambiguous sort, little to the taste of a strong man not compelled to it. Richer are they, and more blessed, who have walked silent under these deep skies and eternities. Ah me, when I read the lamentations of some "unrecognised" poetical, political or other big-blown imbecile, and think of my own brave Father and of others whom I have known, I too am without words!
When is James7 coming up? We shall be right glad to see him again. I have been very sorrowful and silent all winter; very much worn out of health, in fact; and admonished, by all manner of instincts and indications, to hold my peace, and wait whether a little strength would not return to me. My solitude accordingly has been well maintained; in that I have not erred. May Heaven prosper it.— Paxton's Palace seems now nearly all glazed; really an excellent clever edifice; a pleasant triumph of human wit over obstacles and conditions: to me the only feature in the least pleasant of this big syllabub of balderdash and ostentatious inanity which Squire Cole,8 Prince Albert and other Dignitaries of the world have been so busy cooking for us. I rather think, were the mess ready, and all the talking noodles of the world fairly got into these precincts, you will not find me here on your coming up to see: I seriously meditate flying beyond seas till the vile banquet of the children of the wind, with all its tumults and eloquent eructations, be fairly over. One dead dog is bad; but fifty of them stranded at Blackfriars Bridge on a hot day, what can you do with these? The nostril and the soul alike turn away with abhorrence from such an Ecumenic Council; and pray the Heavens it may soon be blown asunder again.
Neither does the Cardinal much concern me: I felt much insulted at first,—for even a turkey cock, scraping his wings and goggle-goggling too much, has been known to provoke me in some humours, and I have taken him by the neck, and flung him over the wall, on occasion:—but as to Wiseman, I now find he is a real gain to me; and that infallibly, in the collision of windbags, collapse will the sooner ensue. Besides the poor Pope is logically right. Of English Protestants (if we go to the real meaning of that word) I hardly know three in the world: all are cloth-worshippers (i.e., Papists), and shd declare themselves so. Adieu dear Spedding, Yours ever / T. Carlyle


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Have you been struggling with weight loss and unsure of what exactly could be a problem? There are many techniques that people often try to avoid gaining weight but there are also simple tips to keep the weight off once you have lost it. Consider changing your lifestyle choices rather than your overall diet. These few small steps can lead to high success.
Start with breakfast time
Rather than filling your plate with high calorie items like cheesy eggs, bacon and sausage go towards healthier items like fruits. It might sound like a hard thing to do but when you are at the breakfast line add some fruit to your plate. Not only will it add healthy foods to your plate but it will taste good and add a nice change.
Avoid the candy that's unwrapped
In order to avoid eating too much candy, stick the types that are in wrappers. This type of candy takes more effort to open. With that in mind, also consider trying to cut out candy completely if it is possible.
Smaller plates and bowls
One very simple technique is by switching to smaller bowls and plates. This will actually cause you to consume less food and fewer calories. This can go the same for things such as ice cream, and cereal. With smaller dishes it is easier to avoid eating more food.
Eat less at the movies
Don't concern yourself with all the junk food at the movies or even at home. Try to avoid the popcorn by simply asking if it is fresh. If you find that the popcorn tastes funny, ask for a refund and don't eat it. If you are able to eat before the show, eat a healthy hearty meal that will keep you from being hungry and wanting those snacks.
These simple tips are easy ways to follow and can really help you to avoid the extra pounds.


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Ranked among the nation's most integrated healthcare systems, Community Health Network is Central Indiana's leader in providing convenient access to exceptional healthcare services, where and when patients need them—in hospitals, health pavilions, workplaces, schools and homes.
Did you know that in 32 states, parents have the right to request that the Department of Motor Vehicles revoke the license of their minor child?
Although teen drivers, between the ages of 16 and 19, constitute almost 10 percent of all licensed drivers, they are involved in 12 percent of fatal motor vehicle-related crashes. According to the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), a 16-year-old driver is more than 20 times as likely to have a motor vehicle crash than any other licensed driver. In fact, the leading cause of death among 16- to 20-year-olds is motor vehicle-related crashes.
There are two main reasons why teenage drivers are at increased risk for motor vehicle-related crashes that result in injury or death, including the following:
The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) has recommended that the alcoholic beverages industry stop advertising aimed at teenagers. In addition, the AAP also recommends that the entertainment industry should avoid portraying speeding and reckless driving, and instead show universal use of safety belts.
Another contributing factor to the increased risk to teenager drivers includes nighttime driving. Nighttime driving is more difficult for anyone, especially the novice driver. However, teenagers tend to do disproportionately more driving at night, increasing their risk of a fatal motor vehicle crash, as compared to daytime driving.
The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) has made the following recommendations to pediatricians in coordination with parents to ensure safer teenage driving:
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Chandler's Ford (originally The Ford and historically Chandlersford) is a largely residential area and civil parish in the Borough of Eastleigh in Hampshire, England, with a population of 21,436 in the 2011 UK Census.[1]
Chandler's Ford lies on the old Winchester to Southampton road and the 'Ford' is thought to refer either to the ford of Monks Brook on the Hursley Road (shown on the Hursley map of 1588 as "Charnells foord") [2] or on the Winchester-Southampton road.[3] The "Chandler's" prefix was added in the late 16th century,[3] and is derived from the surname, Chaundler, of a family in the area from the 14th Century.
The head offices of Draper Tools, B&Q, Selwood and Ahmad Tea are located in Chandler's Ford. Draper Tools has recently announced that they plan to move to Test Valley where they are currently building a new complex.
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CES 2014 - Toshiba has just outed its impressive Tecra W50 laptop, which features Intel's fourth-generation Core processor, NVIDIA's Quadro K2100M GPU with 2GB of RAM, and a beautiful 15.6-inch 4K display - providing 282PPI, and it has been color calibrated, too.
Toshiba's new Tecra W50 is "designed for professionals working with graphically-intensive applications". The company also unveiled its new Satellite P50t, which features the same 3840x2160-pixel 15.6-inch display, but is touch-capable. We have edge-to-edge glass, with provides some gorgeous color, clarity, and contrast.
Both of Toshiba's new mobile offerings will be running Windows 8.1, and will be available in the second half of the year.


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TC TO MARGARET A. CARLYLE ; 22 March 1848; DOI: 10.1215/lt-18480322-TC-MAC-01; CL 22: 274-276
Chelsea Wednesday [22 March 1848]
My dear Mother,
I had a Note from Jean yesterday, which gave us much satisfaction, assuring us that you and the rest were still in a tolerable usual way, all of you. Welcome truly is such news,—Oh we do not know how precious and worth welcoming it is!—
Today I am very cold (the fire having gone out), and my time for walking is already struck: however, I write you a word to say the like of ourselves; we too are all moderately well. Jane indeed still continues weak; but she is getting steadily a little better: she goes out whenever it is bright weather, without damage: today she is down stairs making marmalade;—she kindly salutes you all. Our weather is very wet and clashy [messy]: I hardly remember here so wet a Spring as we have. Jack continues busy and well; I too am fully as well as usual, and certainly not idler. On the contrary I think I shall again get very busy by and by.— Emerson is come back to Town; but he is in a lodging of his own, a good way off us: he came here last night, accompanied by Jack, of whom he is very fond. I am to dine at the Barings's tomorrow in honour of E.: most other such proposals I have rejected.— — And what a time of Republics and Revolutions it is! The whole world, with hardly the exception of one Kingdom but our own, has started up into a kind of insurrection, and said to its Kings, "Better Laws or —!" People here are in a great emotion about it; the incrediblest rumours are rife every day; and tho' all are rather in the laughing vein as yet, I imagine all of us may get to be very serious before we see the end of it yet! Of late days, I have been reading some of the Books these new Parisian Kings had written, which I should not have read otherwise: Louis Blanc, for one, I find to be a truly convinced and sincere man; but his head, I take it, is none of the biggest, poor little fellow!1— — Jean asks, What has become of the second Article for the Examiner? Alas, it was found to be unpublishable: it ope[n]ly approved of at least the attempt by France to do something for the guidance and benefit of the workpeople: and our poor Editor2 (really it was a necessity with him), after struggling all he could, was obliged to suppress it. For which indeed I was heartily obliged; and indeed the poor man did it with the uttermost reluctance, being infinitely desirous to get me to write for him. But the truth is, it will be better if I try to write a whole Book on the subject? A Book of my own: there I have elbow-room enough; and no master over me, except (as I hope) One in Heaven! We shall see.
Let me not forget altogether to tell you of the Peel Dinner.3 It took effect duly last Saturday Evening: a handsome Party, C. Buller Richard Milnes (the Yorkshire friend), Sir James Graham, several Lords &c with Ladies, finally Sir R. Peel and his Wife.4 Peel is a capital-looking man; five feet eleven or so, with a fine head thrown slightly back, straight as a plummet, yet altogether a mild and friendly expression, especially a fine low-toned mellow persuasive voice; and a "bonny eagle-eye" when he is interested. To me he was very kind: I sat next him (by favourable arrangement), and we had considerable talk together, in a very friendly vein but not on any deep matter; about the new French Government, about the old French Revolution &c; on all subjects he spoke like a man of sense and kind gentle manners: what pleased me best of all however (for little could come out of a man in such a scene) I found in him a decided sense of fun, a real laugh in him, such as one does not often meet in the artificial circles his lot has been cast in.5 On the whole, I decidedly liked Peel; and could not but hope some real good might yet lie in him for the Country. He is clearly by far the likeliest public man I have ever spoken with; seems to me incomparably better furnished both with talent and disposition than any other we have at present. Before eleven o'clock he went away, to attend a thing they call "the Speaker's Soiree" (a House of Commons thing), and by and by Buller brought me homeward in his little carriage (for Buller has now got rich promotion,6 and keeps a bit carriage), and so I ended this Adventure.— Before very long, it is thought by many, we shall have Peel prime minister again.
Dear Mother, I am scribbling at no allowance;—and the main errand of my Letter is like to be forgotten! Along with this, comes a roll which will surprise you very much: let Jenny open it carefully, not slitting too deep,—and you will find a Picture: tell me what you think of it; or bid Jean tell me.
They cost 5/; and the poor man, I fear, is a kind of simpleton, and will make but little money by it: I have bought only 2; another for Germany and this.7
Jean says there is a new Gig in the way of buying: tell her I am heartily glad of it; more over that I promised Jamie at Scotsbrig "to help him to buy" such a thing, and that certainly I will keep my word. If it be a right article, let them snatch it up at once.
I am to write to Jean herself one of these days: so I end at present. Tell her Jane is much gratified by her knitwork, and will herself say as much in a short time.— Jenny is well, we hope; and the little Bairns? Take care of yourself, dear Mother! I mean to send a little Book shortly. Meanwhile you may have a Times daily if you like.8 And so adieu dear Mother for this day. God bless you all.
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Bremerhaven is one of those games that you don't figure out, right away. The process (and by extension, the rules manual that explains it) is fairly straightforward. You learn how to do something, though, without completely understanding why you're doing it, or the means by which you can utilize the process effectively to accomplish the game's objectives.
What this means, and this applies to all games with this sort of learning curve, is that you're not likely to have a lot of fun playing it your first time around. With no clear idea of how early decision-making is going to affect you, later on, you're likely to make a few bad decisions, although sometimes with games like this, you can stumble onto some good decisions. You end up losing or winning without a clear understanding of how either was accomplished and might decide that you just don't like the game. Bremerhaven, though, is worth a second, possibly even a third look, to get at its optimum enjoyment level. It's possible that some might never find it.
There's what's known as a blind bidding process involved. On each turn, you will be deciding how badly you want to claim certain spaces on three separate boards. To accomplish this, you are in possession of five Influence cards, initially numbered 1 through 5 (upgradable to higher numbers up to 9). One by one, in turn order, you will be expected to place these influence cards, face down, on any of a number of available spaces on the three separate boards - A Sea board (where you're bidding for ships), a Land board (where you're bidding on shipping contracts) and a Town board (where you're bidding for a variety of things you can do to improve your harbor, selling prices of goods, and turn order; two of the six spaces on the Land board can be utilized by multiple players, and thus, not subject to claim by just the highest bid).
So it's your first turn and you're looking at your bidding cards. Where do you place your best bid, the "5"? Do you want to grab a dollar by putting it on the appropriate space on the Town board? This requires you to know the intrinsic value of that dollar. Not only that, but what if someone else puts a secret bid on that space? Do you want, then, as you are capable of doing, put a second card there to increase your bid or abandon the effort to place a second influence card elsewhere. Initially, no one is going to be able to outbid your "5" with a single card, but if someone else considers that dollar to be important and ties your bid, the winner will be determined by player order, which, in and of itself, is subject to a bid.
There are multiple layers of understanding necessary to arrive at good decisions in this game, which are unlikely to be present the first time you sit down to play.
Let me back up a bit. You're all Harbormasters in a shipyard, represented by a personal Harbor board, onto which you will place goods (barrels, crates, containers and passengers) and ultimately, fulfill contracts. The ships you bring in to the personal docks at this harbor of yours bear Prestige points, as do certain buildings you'll be able to bid on and place on your Harbor board. At the end of each round of play, you will determine the value of these Prestige points (ships+buildings) and increase your Prestige marker by that many points. If you fail to increase your Prestige on a given turn, your marker stays where it is. At the end of the game (determined by movement of a Ship token, along a Progress track; when it reaches the end, the game is over), you will multiply the number of Prestige points indicated on your board by the amount of money you have accumulated through fulfillment of contracts (and other sources). Highest total (most efficient Harbormaster) wins.
There are some readily apparent issues with this scenario, the most critical of which is a player's ability to match the needs of contracts with the available ships offered randomly per round that carry the necessary goods. Sometimes, you'll see ships with crates and contracts with crates, but often, the goods on the ships and contracts don't match up. Do you bring in a ship and wait for the right contracts to show up, or buy the contracts and hope the right ships come out during the regular turnover of them from turn to turn? What happens if you do one or the other, and an opponent outbids you for either the contract or the ship you wanted?
Another tricky mechanic that comes up is a time factor. Ships and contracts bear time tokens; so many per ship or contract card, added to the card when you acquire it. You might successfully bid for a ship, carrying the cargo you want, but it will come in to your personal dock with a number of these time tokens on it (up to five of them), and that ship will remain in your harbor until the last time token has been removed (one per round of play). While you can offload the goods on that ship into your harbor facility right away, that dock space, one of three on your board, is going to stay occupied until it's 'time' for that ship to leave, thus, offering you no opportunity to bring a better ship (offering more/varied cargo and more Prestige points) into your Harbor. Same with contracts. They come with the same time tokens on them, and even if you've got the goods, you can't collect the money (or Prestige) points for fulfilling the contract until the time tokens have run out.
UPS would be good at this game, because it's all about logistics and timing, and in that regard, it's a decent exercise for testing those aspects of your gaming acumen. The family group got it out onto the table and essentially, ran out of time before it could successfully be completed. I deliberately held off on writing about it until I'd been able to bring it out with the Wilmington (NC) Board Gaming Group, which will meet tonight. So grab yourself a beverage, and by the time you get back, I'll have a bit more to say.
Okay, so three of us, Dave, Tom and myself sat down to play this thing through. It was the first time out for Dave and Tom and I was teaching. There were frequent visits to the rules to clarify certain points as they arose, but basically, as I had learned in the aborted earlier experience, the process went pretty smoothly. I discovered that the board offers assistance regarding the proper order in which play proceeds. Each board, including your personal Harbor board is numbered. Thus, you know, from looking at the Town board (numbered 1.0 to 1.6) that you resolve the Town board first, and that when you're moving into the personal actions on your Harbor board, you perform them in order 4.0 to 4.4. This was a big help.
As a point of reference, each of us was able to move our Prestige marker up to 11. The difference in our scores, therefore, was based on the amount of money we'd managed to accumulate - Dave ended up with 67 dollars, I finished with 36 and Tom had 28, leading to final scores of 737, 432 and 308 (money times Prestige). During our debrief, at game's end, we discussed ways in which one might concentrate more on the acquisition of Prestige points to elevate that multiplier, instead of, as we all apparently had, acquiring money and boosting that side of the multiplication equation. We all agreed that it was engaging enough, and not nearly as frustrating as some of the ratings and comments on BoardGameGeek might lead you to believe. It's a balancing act, trying to keep ships in your three docks, and contracts (trucks needing goods) backed up to the door of your Harbor facility, so that goods make a smooth transition, based on time tokens, from ship to storage facility to the trucks in the loading dock.
As a relative newcomer to the Geek, Bremerhaven has only received about 165 ratings, so far, and is maintaining an average of about 6.64 on the 1 to 10 scale. Not a good jump out of the gate. Among 44 who chose to comment, only one rated it at 10, and the scale drops pretty rapidly down to 3 among the first 25 commentators. I'd give it an initial 7, based on my one-and-a-half plays, but have no doubt with a few more cracks at it, preferably with people familiar with the game, it'd work its way up on my personal scale to an 8.
I liked it and look forward to playing again.
Bremerhaven is designed by Robert Auerochs, with artwork by Klemens Franz (artist for LeHavre, to which it bears a striking visual similarity and theme; comparisons stop right there). It is published by Lookout Games and is intended for 2-4 players (with a solo variant), aged 12 and up. The box says it can be played in two hours, but that isn't happening with a group that's learning it for the first time, and with a full four players, it's doubtful it could be played in that time with experienced players. Most of the components are solid, although the Harbor boards are a bit flimsy and the cards, particularly the buildings, are quite small. Goods are cardboard chits, and they should perhaps have been more appropriate wooden cubes. The game retails for around $50, although the Geek marketplace has copies for around $35.


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Ryan Adams is getting ready to release Easy Tiger next Tuesday, and the Hype is already going full force.
The Lone Microphone has a review of Ryan in Detroit.
EJ for Loudersoft points us in the direction of Easy Tiger streaming in it's entirety.
Another blogger, SixtyWatt, loves him some Ryan, and gives us some awesome news about vinyl reissues, and about some Easy Tiger bonus songs. Want more? SW also features some news on a Love Is Hell Japanese version, and well, here is the full Ryan rundown from Sixty Watt, good stuff.
Also, "The Current" and our friend Barb got a chance to interview Ryan this week, check it here.
Brooklyn Vegan has a listing of Ryan's upcoming tour dates, a show just south in Louisville peaks our interest.
And just in case you didn't think we could find a Bonnaroo tie in, here is Gillian Welch and David Rawlings covering the Adams classic, "To Be Young" at last weeks festival.
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Thanks for the link to my Detroit Review on The Lone Microphone. I check your blog daily…always good stuff. And one note…David Rawlings actually wrote "To Be Young"…technically not a cover tune…don't mean to be so literal….just sharing fun facts.
hey ike, thanks for that clarification, you are right on….
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NEW ORLEANS- For the second time this month, freshman pitcher Ian Gibaut was honored by the Louisiana Sports Writers Association, as they announced him as the Co-Pitcher of the Week today.
Gibaut played two very important roles last week during his three appearances on the mound. While he recorded a save in his last two appearances on the week, he pitched 3.0 innings on Tuesday - his second longest outing of the season - to help preserve Tulane's bullpen for their Conference USA opening series against Memphis.
"Once again, this is a well-deserved award," said Tulane baseball head coach Rick Jones. "He had two big saves during our Conference opening series in clutch situations."
During Tulane's two wins over Memphis, the Houston native pitched 2.0 innings and 1.0 inning, respectively, to earn his fourth and fifth save of the season. He struck out two in the first contest and one in the first.
Against New Orleans last Tuesday, Gibaut came out of the bullpen and pitched 3.0 innings, allowing only one hit and striking out three. In the previous six innings of that game, the Privateers had collected ten hits. His ability to eat innings during that game allowed Tulane to use four pitchers - including himself - during the Sunday victory over Memphis.
On the week, Gibaut struck out six batters in 6.0 innings, while walking none and allowing four hits. Opponents only hit .200 against him during those three outings.
The honor marked the second time this season that Gibaut was awarded by the LWSA, as he was named Pitcher of the Week on March 11 for his 7.2 innings of work that earned him a win and two saves in three appearances against Northwestern State and High Point.
Gibaut shares this week's honor with McNeese State's Blake Ware, who pitched 10.2 scoreless innings against Lamar on Saturday.
For the season, Gibaut has appeared in 11 games and thrown 20.1 innings, allowing only 13 hits and 3 earned runs while striking out 21 and walking only five. He holds an ERA of 1.33.
The LWSA Hitter and Pitcher of the Week are voted on by a statewide panel of sports writers.
You can follow the Tulane baseball program on Twitter (@GreenWaveBSB) or on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/GreenWaveBaseball.


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California narrows Colorado's series lead to 5-4 and has won the last four.
Colorado falls to 1-2 this season against ranked teams and is 3-7 under head coach Linda Lappe. The Buffaloes are 62-144 all-time against ranked teams, including a 38-47 mark at home.
Colorado was outrebounded for the second game in a row after either winning or tying the rebound edge for the first 11 games. CU was outrebounded in consecutive games for the first time since playing at Stanford and Cal last season.
The Buffaloes were held under 50 points in consecutive games for the first time this year, and the first time since the trip to Stanford (68-46) and California (64-43) last season.
Chucky Jeffery (13 points, 8 rebounds, 4 assists, 2 steals) has registered at least one assist in 55 straight games and 104 of 106 career games. Jeffery logged her 75th career double-figure scoring game, moving into sole possession of 11th all-time.
Arielle Roberson (11 points, 6 rebounds) extended her school-record with her 13th game scoring in double-digits to begin her career.
Rachel Hargis (6 points, 7 rebounds, 3 blocks, 2 steals) moved into 13th place on CU's all-time list for blocked shots with 65. She passed Aija Putnina who had 63 from 2006-08). Her two steals tied a career-high and her seven rebounds tied a season-high (Utah Valley).


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This is a commercial copy of the Apollo 11 mission patch. Apollo 11 was launched on July 16, 1969, and returned after a little over eight days carrying Neil Armstrong, Edwin "Buzz" Aldrin, Jr., and Michael Collins. It was the fifth human spaceflight and the first piloted lunar landing in the Apollo program. Over 500 million people around the world watched Neil Armstrong's televised image and heard his voice as he took his first step on the Moon on July 20.
The symbolism of this patch depicts an American bald eagle, holding olive branches representing peace, landing on the lunar surface, with the Earth above in the background. The lunar module carrying Armstrong and Aldrin was named "Eagle."
This replica was made for commercial sale. Mance Clayton donated it to the National Collection in 1982.
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2014 Honda Fit Sport: (Second Place)
We have road tested the 2014 Honda Fit with both the optional 5-speed automatic as well as the 5-speed manual transmission and while we can say without question that the vehicle is much more fun to drive with the stick shift, the Fit is surprisingly peppy and responsive even when it comes without a clutch pedal. Thanks for that goes to Honda's eager to rev 1.5 liter 117 horsepower/106 lb. feet of torque 4-cylinder which upholds the long standing notion that this automaker makes some of the finest, smoothest and sweetest sounding engines on the market. But the upcoming 2015 model boasts a substantial power boost so if you can't shift for yourself, we suggest waiting.
As we mentioned earlier in this contest, we haven't seen any real improvement on the overall Fit concept from the competition (or Honda itself who has chosen wisely to leave good enough pretty much alone) which includes mind blowing interior space efficiency and as per Honda usual and one of the best ride/handling/steering calibrations that we have ever experienced at anything near the Fit's price.
Our test 2014 Honda Fit Sport stickered at $17,680 (includes destination fee) but if you want navigation or Bluetooth you have to shell out almost $2,000 more for the privilege. The 2014 Honda Fit Sport we tested had a five-speed manual gearbox, air conditioning, USB/iPod integration mated to a 6-speaker AM/FM/CD 160-watt audio system, 16-inch alloy wheels, power windows, door locks and a whole lot more. There is also a base model Fit starting just over $15,000 which is perfectly well equipped with all the essentials.
We do wish, however, that Honda would make Bluetooth standard on the Fit Sport so buyers could get that feature without having to purchase the navigation package but you can still always just buy a Bluetooth headset for your commute. We are sure, however, that we couldn't ask for more interior room as we aren't quite sure how Honda crammed so much utility inside the Fit. Perhaps this is why they call their rear seat/cargo area floor the "magic." Clearly it's a magic that Toyota and Mazda do not yet possess. Nissan's new Note comes very, very close.
With the rear seats in place the 2014 Honda Fit can hold 20.6 cubic feet of cargo which grows to an SUV rivaling 57.3 cubic feet when the second row is folded flat. And when we say flat, we mean U-Haul cargo floor flat as this subcompact hatchback can carry a Triathlete's racing bike in the back as long as the front wheel of the racing bike is removed. The 2015 model will probably be able fit a miniature horse but for now this is the extent of the Fit's usefulness.
Interior materials are also much sturdier feeling than those used in the Toyota but be warned—if you have a dog be sure and put a cover over the rear seat upholstery which was unfazed by ordinary forms of canine damage but seemed magnetically attracted to our in-house dog tester Roxy's fur. So, use a seat cover when the dog is with you and then just take it out when you have human passengers. This is good advice in any new car as is buying your dog a safety restraint for car rides in the Fit.
We still love the 2014 Honda Fit Sport and would recommend the purchase of one to any friend and if it was our vehicle we know we would be quite happy with a manual transmission equipped Sport variant. But be sure to check out the look of the upcoming 2015 model, it's handsome, more powerful, roomier, has a higher quality interior and will no doubt hold some further form of Honda magic.
2014 Mazda2 (First Place)
Yes, the 2014 Mazda2 may not offer the insane amount of cargo space found in the Honda Fit, the vast array of hi-tech features like the Nissan Versa Note but it does have one thing that we are quite sure that the Toyota Yaris lacks and that is a soul. Yes, dear readers, the 2014 Mazda2 offers up a driving experience so enjoyable and visceral that you would swear it had its own heartbeat.
If the Mazda2 did have a heart, people might mistakenly assume it was a weak one given the standard 1.5 liter 4-cylinder's 100 horsepower/98 lb. feet of torque which by the numbers means it has the least powerful engine in this test. But numbers don't always tell the whole story as this 1.5 liter 4-cylinder truly embodies Mazda's zoom-zoom spirit, constantly thriving on trips to the glorious sounding redline giving the driver plenty of power as a reward for enjoying the gloriously light and smooth 5-speed manual gearbox. Truly, the Mazda2's manual transmission and clutch are so forgiving that we think it makes the ideal car for anyone to learn on.
Not only that, even after a week of our constant merry making with the free revving engine and gearbox the EPA rated Mazda2 managed 35.7 miles per gallon. The EPA says the 2 should get 28 city/34 highway so the fact that we bettered the highway estimate puts this car in a very rare class of two cars. The only other cars we have tested that have bettered their EPA highway estimates were the Mazda CX-5 and latest 2014 Mazda3. And we never hypermile in Mazda's because they are just too darn fun to drive.
Although cargo space isn't van-like, the 2 can accommodate up to 27.8 cubic feet of cargo and during its stay with us we even managed to fit $350 worth of groceries into the cargo hold with the rear seats in place. The rear seat is also acceptably roomy with decent leg and headroom for two adults. Up front, the Mazda2's dashboard layout is the picture of gorgeously minimalistic simplicity with no frippery or unnecessary complication to its design.
The last cherry on top was the price of our top of the line Touring model—just $16,210 plus destination. At this price the 2014 Mazda2 comes standard with air conditioning, alloy wheels, power windows and locks, a 6-speaker AM/FM/CD player with USB/i-Pod connectivity, Bluetooth, cruise control, a leather wrapped steering wheel with audio controls, a plethora of usefully sized cupholders (not the norm in this class) as well as a set of floormats as well. To us, this makes the 2014 Mazda2 the bargain priced, fun to drive subcompact hatch to beat. Simply put, we love it.
One last note for dog owners, we also felt that the Mazda2 Touring's sturdy "sport" cloth upholstery with red piping was not only durable feeling but it also was very easy to vacuum away any dog fur not caught by a rear bench seat cover. So on that count, the Mazda2 makes for an excellent choice for a discerning driver with a canine best friend.
For more information on the Mazda2 or Honda Fit and to find the model and color located closest to you check out iSeeCars.com. To read part one of this comparison click here.
Suggested Links
- Best 2014 Subcompact Hatch: Fit vs. Mazda2 vs. Versa Note vs. Yaris (part one)
- 2014 Honda Accord EX-L V6 vs. 2014 Camry XLE V6 and 2014 Altima SL V6
- Winter Car Comparison: 2014 Mitsubishi Lancer SE AWD vs. 2014 Subaru Impreza AWD
- Posh-Utes: 2014 Honda Accord Crosstour EX-L AWD vs. 2014 Toyota Venza V6 Limited
- 2014 VW Jetta 1.8T vs Honda Civic vs Dodge Dart SXT vs. 2014 Toyota Corolla S


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Unison Research Unico Primo amplifier in black with optional mm/mc phono stage. 16 months old and in excelllent condition. Original double-box packaging.
The list price is £1350. Looking for £695.
Collection from Leeds, or delivery by courier.
Wonderful sound, but now surplus to requirements due to change to active system. Easily bettered the Naim Nait XS which I originally intended to buy.
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OHSU students who pay the University fee have a full membership at march wellness & fitness center. This membership includes access to our diverse array of programs which includes; 100 group fitness classes a week, 3 saline pools and over 100 pieces of strength training and cardiovascular equipment. Starting your membership is easy, stop by the front desk (CHH second floor) to complete your Health History Questionnaire and membership contract. Please remember to bring your student ID. After your initial enrollment your membership will be renewed each semester when your University fee has been paid at the registrar's office.
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Like any technology accessory, your laptop computer battery has a shelf life. Extended use and increases in RAM usage can drain your computer battery life over time, leaving you tied to a power cord to use your computer for your work or play. When the time comes that your battery fails, the obvious answer to the problem is to replace your failed laptop battery with a new one. So, what is the best course of action to follow when you need a new computer battery? There are a few things you have to keep in mind when you start your online research:
The Li-ion Computer Battery
Go with a Li-ion, Lithium-ion, battery when you have the option. When compared to its less-expensive counterparts, NiCad and NiMH batteries, the Li-ion computer battery reigns supreme for two major reasons. Both NiCad and NiMH batteries suffer from memory issues, that can cause them to "forget" what their maximize charge capabilities are over time, requiring them to be reconditioned several times over their life in lieu of one time at the time of purchase.
A Li-ion laptop battery is not susceptible to these memory issues so will reach full charge capacity for the length of their life after the initial conditioning process. They also weight as much as 35% less than their counterparts, which can make a significant difference in the weight of your laptop. If you carry your computer with you to class or when traveling for work, you'll definitely appreciate the lighter feel and the Li-ion batteries provide the same battery charge and lifespan as the others.
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When buying any technology tool, and that includes computer batteries, you need to be sure that the vendor you select offers a reliable and skilled technical customer support team that you can call in case of any questions or problems that may arise with the products you buy from them. Knowing that you can speak to a technician in these situations can mean the difference between a computer battery that will work and one that won't, which can waste your time and cost you money.
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Your laptop computer can more likely than not work with multiple types of batteries, which leaves the power of selecting your new battery in your hands. When shopping online for your computer battery, your vendor should offer a wide enough selection of batteries that fit your laptop to allow you to find the very best battery for your laptop computer while staying within your budget. Your battery is the power source for your laptop that allows you freedom of choice of work location, and movement as you go through your day. When the time comes to replace your old one, following the points mentioned above will give you the best chance at not only buying the best computer battery for your laptop, but also to get the most for your money.
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|Police are reported to be mounting their largest operation yet in order to try to prevent violence at tomorrow's march in Luton by far right extremists, the English Defence League (EDL). Previous EDL marches have been accompanied by violence and rabid Islamophobia.
The Guardian reports today however that tomorrow's march will see far right Islamophobes from across Europe join the EDL, highlighting the coming together of various anti-Muslim vanguards from across the continent. Their article states:
"UK-based members will be joined by activists from recently formed copycat 'defence leagues' in Norway, Sweden and the Netherlands – as well as supporters of more established far-right groups from France, Germany and Denmark.
"'The significance of the EDL marching in Luton extends way beyond our shores,' said Lowles. 'Across Europe and in North America anti-Islamic groups are watching the EDL with interest, increasingly copying their tactics, even replicating their name. The attendance of so many international supporters is testament to the EDL's role in the international anti-Islam movement.'"
Previous reports highlighted the attempts by the EDL to forge links with other anti-Muslim and anti-Islamic groups in America and Europe, as well as the rise of populist anti-immigrant politics in Europe to the extent that such parties are now propping up European governments. Across Europe, the anti-immigration and xenophobic views have found expression in the targeting of the Muslim community.
Among the results of this has been increased violence and intimidation of Muslims across Europe.
That the EDL finds support from these groups and is once again set to deliver its Islamophobic message to the streets of Britain does not bode well for those attempting to tackle the growing naturalisation of Islamophobia in Britain.
The Guardian also reports the concerns of, among others, Keith Vaz (Chair of the home affairs select committee), who called on politicians to take the threat of the EDL seriously. He is reported to have said:
"The government really needs to find out why young people in particular are turning to the far right for answers." "Whether it is because of the recession and unemployment, social problems within their community or a general disillusionment with politics, we cannot afford to lose people to a group that is so prejudiced against the idea of a multicultural Britain."
In January, David Cameron talked of the need to "drain the water from the swamp in which the violent extremism grows" and his growing conviction of the need to tackle extremism, not just violent extremism.
He was referring to Muslims but he should not be blind to the violent extremism of the EDL and its supporters, which has been on display many times before.
For the likes of the EDL and other far right extremists, the swamp from which their violent extremism grows is Islamophobia itself. This swamp is fed by a culture in which having 'a pop at the British Muslim community' is 'fair game'.
As Keith Vaz pointed out, young people are increasingly being drawn in to the far right's web of extremism and it is imperative that the government find an answer and respond to the threat posed by far right extremists like the EDL.
A counter demonstration against the EDL and its supporters has been organized for tomorrow by 'United Against Fascism' – the details of which you can find here.
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After totaling just 49 yards passing last week, the Pasadena City College football team made the switch to left-handed throwing freshman quarterback Nick Owens for his first collegiate start. The Westlake High product impressed his coaches as he passed for 249 yards and engineered five scoring drives in the Lancers' 34-17, non-conference victory over Los Angeles Valley College Saturday night. The game was played in front of a Robinson Stadium estimated crowd of more than 700 fans.
The Lancers, ranked No. 12 in the state and No. 27 in the nation, kept their undefeated season going at 3-0. LA Valley dropped to 1-2. PCC has scored points in all 12 quarters of action this year, extending a streak of 19 consecutive scoring quarters going back to last year.
PCC interim head coach Dennis Gossard tied R. Frank Baker (1926-1934) for most career football coaching wins at the college with 52 each. Baker was then Pasadena Junior College's second head coach following a one-year stint by Ed Laurenson in the inaugural year of football at the college in 1925. Gossard is in his third tour as head coach, but 32nd year of coaching on the PCC gridiron. This is his 10th season in charge, the most of any head coach in school history.
Owens completed 18 of 27 passes, including a 5-yard TD strike to sophomore wide receiver Devance Harris in the third quarter. PCC took a 23-3 lead at that point.
After LAVC stormed back to cut it to 23-17, Owens took the Lancers on an 8-play, 86-yard drive, finished off by a Danny Robinson 9-yard touchdown scamper. Owens showed his mobility as he averted a sack and turned the play into a 15-yard rush into LA Valley territory. He completed 3-for-4 passes for 27 additional yards in the key series. Third-string quarterback Cesar Hernandez ran a bootleg to score on the ensuing 2-point conversion attempt, extending PCC's lead to 31-17.
Kicker-punter Brian Gonzalez added a 35-yard field goal with 2:55 left to put the finishing touches on the victory. The sophomore Gonzalez earlier kicked a 24-yard field goal and he added two extra points. He punted four times for a 38.5 yards average, including a one inside the 10-yard line.
PCC took a 16-3 halftime lead thanks to a 1-yard TD dive by running back Telvin McMillian, a 53-yard punt return for a score by wide receiver/returner Kemonte Bateman one minute into the second quarter, and Gonzalez' first FG.
McMillian led the Lancers in rushing with 65 yards in 13 carries. His TD was his team-leading and SCFA-leading seventh of the season. Harris, a letterman from Charter Oak High, had a big game with five receptions for 73 yards and two kick returns for 66 yards. Transfer wide receiver Michael Harrison (Pasadena High) led PCC with six receptions for 88 yards.
Defensively, PCC forced three turnovers on interceptions by cornerback Marcus Graves (Pasadena Muir High) and safety Tevin McCaskill, and a fumble recovery from linebacker Kimball Niumatalolo. Nose tackle Manako Tuifua led the team with nine tackles, but a bigger force was defensive end Charles Tua'au (Leilehua, Hawaii), who made eight tackles, including five behind the line of scrimmage.
Frosh linebacker Grant Haggard (Monrovia HS) tallied eight tackles and sophomore safety Joey Dixon delivered seven tackles and a pass break-up. Tackle Zach Coffin recorded PCC's only sack.
Pasadena's 3-0 start is the best opening to a season since 2007, a year in which the Lancers began 5-0, but finished 6-4 overall.
PCC continues its three-game homestand Saturday, Sept. 25 when it faces College of the Desert. Kickoff is 6 p.m. at Robinson Stadium.
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gua: Nationwide Insurance moving jobs to Gainesville
Published: Thursday, January 14, 2010 at 6:01 a.m.
Last Modified: Tuesday, January 12, 2010 at 4:22 p.m.
Nationwide Insurance is moving an undetermined number of jobs to Gainesville over the next three years as it consolidates some customer claims support services into seven centers nationwide.
The number of jobs will be driven by business needs, said spokeswoman Nancy Smeltzer from the Columbus, Ohio, headquarters.
Nationwide is currently filling the openings with internal candidates before it opens up hiring to the general public, she said. Employees who had the jobs in other locations "get first crack at them," she said.
Interested potential employees can check for job openings at Nationwide.com. The site currently lists 10 jobs for claims customer service representatives in Gainesville, but Smeltzer said those are not related to the consolidations.
Having larger claims services staffs in centralized locations allows Nationwide to operate 24/7 call centers to handle customer claims, she said.
The other centers - chosen for being large corporate-owned facilities that house other departments - are in Westerville, Ohio, Raleigh, N.C., Harrisburg, Pa., Richmond, Va., Denver, Colo., and Des Moines, Iowa.
Nationwide's Gainesville facility includes regional management, a call center, underwriting and product departments, she said.
Some claim support services will remain in smaller offices around the nation, she said.
Anthony Clark is a Gainesville Sun staff writer.
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Cultivating the Fruit of the Spirit: Kindness (+free embroidery pattern) Posted on July 27th, 2012
I am having such a wonderful time stitching up these samplers. It feels like I am painting on the material.
You can read my latest post on the Fruit of the Spirit series over at Raising Homemakers. It includes the PDF embroidery pattern for Kindness, it will be available for FREE until August 10th.
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Thanks! I have a very patient and great photographer. :)
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I, too, love your new profile photo. You are so blessed! I apologize for not commenting for so long. Life and circumstances surrounding my mother's health and finances have made time extra scarce. I appreciate you and your wonderful, encouraging blog. Blessings, dear one!
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Falcone Center for Entrepreneurship
The outreach arm of our Entrepreneurship and Emerging Enterprises department, the mission of the Falcone Center is to facilitate the entrepreneurial activity on campus and the local and regional communities.
Centered on the mindset of Dream > Believe > Pursue, the Falcone Center aims to help develop the entrepreneur within, providing the resources and mindset for creating new ventures, new products and new methods through a variety of innovative programs and initiatives.
Student and Campus-Focused Initiatives
Our various clubs, competitions and programs provide you a wealth of opportunity to put your classroom knowledge to practice.
Community Initiatives
Through a variety of entrepreneurship programs aimed at fostering new ventures in our local and national communities, the Falcone Center is leading the charge in the entrepreneurial revolution.


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Current Events vs. Founding Documents
This column presents facts regarding the United States Constitution, the Declaration of Independence, the Wisconsin State Constitution, and various other documents in reference to modern topics. Mark hopes to encourage interest in those works so that others can consider whether our government is practicing within its constitutional limits. In the last category, he may indicate his opinion. Mark is a resident of New Berlin. Readers are encouraged to visit the following sites for more information on the United States Constitution and Thomas Jefferson's views on politics and government.
Penalties Due for State Senators
Entry 78
Current Event
According to the Associated Press, 2/18/2011
Republicans hold a majority of seats in the Wisconsin Senate, but they don't hold enough to conduct business if Democrats don't show up. Democratic lawmakers have fled the state to delay action on a budget-cutting bill that would eliminate collective bargaining rights for public workers. That provision has sparked an all-night protest inside the Capitol building in Madison.
Wisconsin Democratic State Senators vs. Wisconsin State Constitution
Founding Document
Wisconsin State Constitution, ARTICLE IV. SECTION 7.
Each house shall be the judge of the elections, returns and qualifications of its own members; and a majority of each shall constitute a quorum to do business, but a smaller number may adjourn from day to day, and may compel the attendance of absent members in such manner and under such penalties as each house may provide.
We the People:
By leaving the state, the Democrat Senators are obstructing our democratic republic. It is past the time for them to vote yea or nay on behalf of their constituents. The state Senate can decide on penalties for those Senators that refuse to participate. It is time for such penalties.
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For more information about this meeting, contact Christopher Byrne, Stephanie Zerby, Andrew Belmonte.
|Modeling Marvin Minsky: Game Theoretic Implications of The Society of Mind
|Game Theory Seminar
|Eli Byrne, Dept of Mathematics and Applied Research Laboratory, PSU
|In his 1988 book The Society of Mind, Marvin Minsky, cognitive scientist and co-founder of MIT's artificial intelligence laboratory, puts forth a concept of decision making based on the emergent dynamics of a collection of agents governed by local interaction rules, not an overall executive. Decision making control passes from one agent to another based on localized, heterogeneous, endogenous concepts of the relative "strength" of agents. Control shifts when the controlling agent loses strength relative to another. Agents may have a hierarchical structure, with sub-agents, and conflict between sub-agents weakens the parent agent. Environmental stimuli can increase or decrease the strength of agents. I will present a short summary of ideas for integrating these ideas with traditional game theory models, followed by an example model of players in a repeated prisoner's dilemma or social dilemma game. Methodologies include mathematical convergence and equilibrium analysis as well as computer simulation analysis. Discussion also includes modeling the effects of Karma, i.e. non-random initial conditions.
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Summer Squash Salad RecipeRead Reviews Be the first to add a review
- 4 cups julienned zucchini
- 4 cups julienned yellow squash
- 2 cups sliced radishes
- 1 cup canola oil
- 1/3 cup cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons snipped fresh parsley
- 1-1/2 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon dill weed
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- In a large bowl, toss the zucchini, squash and radishes. In a small bowl, whisk the remaining ingredients. Pour over vegetables. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours. Yield: 12-16 servings.
Reviews for Summer Squash Salad
"I will say that this was unexpectedly good! I think that the dressing is the key and any vegetable added to the squash will do. I didn't have any radishes on hand so I simply cut some Vidalia onions into the mix and it was great! Thanks to the chef for this healthy alternative to cooking squash to death."
"What a colorful, crunchy and healthy salad this is! Like others I found there's way too much oil. I found it's best served the same day; leftovers next day tended to have limp veggies. Still with less oil it's a great summertime salad."
"What a fast easy way to use up my summer squash. Took this to a picnic and it was loved by all!"
"This is a great recipe I've made many times. I just chop the veggies however is easiest, which usually means small chunks--it all tastes the same! :-) I will add one important note--you do NOT need 1 full cup of oil! I use 1/4 cup and it is plenty."
"I had to make do without the radishes or zucchini, just young yellow squash, and it was wonderful! I can't wait to try it as written."


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Matthew 5-7 contains what has been called the Sermon on the Mount, which could also be called Jesus' Manifesto. Like none other of Jesus' talks, in this sermon, he lays out his philosophy, his vision, his view of God and its relationship to humanity. It's Jesus' plan to build heaven right here on Earth.When Jesus looked over the Galilean countryside at the mass of people gathered, he saw a people abused and bullied by Rome, and by the Jewish elite working in conjunction with Roman overlords. He saw the common people struggling under abusive tax laws while the elite enjoyed luxurious tax breaks. He saw justice for the rich and inequality for the poor. He saw families foreclosed upon, children sold into slavery, and households struggling under debt created by deceptive lending practices.
And it's in this context that Jesus begins this Sermon—with the Beatitudes—a series of blessings.
- Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
- Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted.
- Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth.
- Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled.
- Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy.
- Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God.
- Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God.
- Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
- Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of me. Rejoice and be glad, because great is your reward in heaven, for in the same way they persecuted the prophets who were before you.
Most commentaries on this particular passage assume that Jesus is somehow encouraging us to BE those things: poor in spirit, one who mourns, meek… and so forth. While this is possible, it's also possible that Jesus, in his capacity as a rabbi and spiritual leader, is simply pronouncing a blessing. In Jesus' world, blessings from spiritual leaders were precious and coveted. In the story of Jacob and Esau, we read about the lengths that Jacob (and his mom) went to get his father Isaac's blessing away from his twin brother Esau. Later, Jacob would wrestle an angel, and even after the celestial being had crippled Jacob; in agonizing pain Jacob refused to let go until the angel blessed him—which it finally did.
Jesus was mentored under renowned, and now incarcerated, John the Baptist so he was not without a certain amount of clout; as evidenced by the size of the crowd that day. Any blessing pronounced upon them by this rabbi would have been received as something very precious. So when Jesus looked out and said to the 'poor in spirit…' "You're blessed," those who felt as if they had lost everything must have felt a twinge of hope spring up within their dark depression. Then he offers them the kingdom of heaven. He blesses those who mourn, those struggling through loss. Those who seek justice, who wish to see right prevail.
His language in this context is significant: he says "those who HUNGER and THIRST for righteousness." Hunger was a very real concern in Jesus day. There were no social safety nets and most—if not all—the people in that audience, including Jesus, knew hunger intimately. It was their constant companion. We know it as "feast or famine," but for us it's rarely an actual famine, whereas, it was not uncommon for people in Jesus day to go without sustenance.
But in looking at the 'blessing,' we seem to gloss over something else—something also very significant. These were the people that Jesus pronounced BLESSED, and promised The Kingdom of Heaven. Notice who wasn't on that list. He blessed the poor, but didn't mention the rich. He blessed those who hunger and thirst after righteousness, but those who use the justice system to their own ends… they're not on that list.
Ironically, this puts Jesus at odds with himself—not Joshua, of course, but Christ: the man Republicans call their Lord and Savior, and yet pretend he didn't say what he said. It's become a political joke at how the "Party of Jesus" has gone to such great lengths to literally vilify the very people that Joshua, in Galilee, listed in that sermon on the hills of Galilee.
We have one senator claiming that those who Jesus called "blessed" are really Inner City, government takers, and are therefore not worthy of his time or effort. That same senator, in his current budget, wants to slash all kinds of help to those on Jesus list of "blessed," and those he also offered the "Kingdom of Heaven." In other words, the very people Paul Ryan and his ilk vilify, are the very people that Jesus called, "The Kingdom of Heaven."
Which is ironic, since, as a "Christian," Paul Ryan isn't on Jesus' list anywhere.
In fact, Jesus' warning to Paul Ryan, and those who subscribe to Ryan's ideology, gets even more stark. In Matthew 25 he tells the story of the sheep and the goats, and he ends it with this note:
Then he will say to those on his left, 'Depart from me, you who are cursed, into the eternal fire prepared for the devil and his angels. For I was hungry and you gave me nothing to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me nothing to drink, I was a stranger and you did not invite me in, I needed clothes and you did not clothe me, I was sick and in prison and you did not look after me.
Of course their response will be:
'Lord, when did we see you hungry or thirsty or a stranger or needing clothes or sick or in prison, and did not help you?' He will reply, 'Truly I tell you, whatever you did not do for one of the least of these, you did not do for me.'
For most of our lives, in Sunday school, this sermon has been presented as a warm and fuzzy type homily, meant to make us feel good. However, it was only meant to make a certain group of people feel good. It was also meant to startle those that weren't on the list, hopefully enough that they would consider doing something to get themselves onto that list.
Jesus began the sermon that would define his "purpose" on earth by making it abundantly clear who was blessed—who made it to the "The Kingdom of Heaven," and who did not. One wonders what our world would look like if those who wear Jesus' name would do the same: instead of heartless diatribe and invective against those suffering; if they too sign onto Jesus' list, and then pronounce their own blessings upon the very same people that Jesus called blessed. After all, the ones these people oppress, ARE The Kingdom of Heaven, according to Jesus.


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College Hockey:MAAC Extends TV Deal with MSG Network
NEW YORK — The MAAC has reached a three-year broadcast rights renewal with MSG Networks for the telecast of 22 men's basketball, women's basketball and ice hockey contests.
As it has the past two seasons, MSG will televise the 2002, 2003 and 2004 MAAC men's hockey Championship games. In addition, MSG Network will air 12 regular season MAAC men's basketball games through the 2003-2004 season, as well as six men's games and three women's games during the next three MAAC Basketball Tournaments.
"We are pleased to have extended our agreement with the MAAC," said Mike McCarthy, executive vice president of MSG Networks. "Not only does the MAAC represent great collegiate athletics, it also represents great local programming for our entire coverage area. We look forward to another three years of exciting action."
"The MAAC membership values its relationship with MSG Network, the recognized national leader in regional sports programming," said Rich Ensor, MAAC commissioner.
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One of the classic color compositions is the spot of color. Think of a scene that's largely monochrome or just flat-looking but with a single brightly colored element. Examples of this in nature are yellow aspen leaves of a solitary tree set against all brown trunks or a solitary red cardinal in a bleak winter landscape. For this week's assignment, send your best "spot of color" photographs. Enter by midnight, June 21. —Christopher Robinson, Editor
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Just when demand from health-conscious consumers means fresh fish is widely available—even in the landlocked Midwest—buying the right kind seems to require an advanced degree in endangered species. Fish shopping, in short, is not for sissies, and it's fraught for anyone with an environmental conscience.
The warming of the oceans has contributed to the collapse of species of fish at the bottom of the food chain, while overfishing has helped deplete species at the top. And there have been many bumps in the road for fish farming (aquaculture) as it struggles to produce fish that people actually want to eat. Add concerns about the levels of toxins in the water, and the seafood counter has been turned into a minefield. Is cod back? Well, maybe not. Is halibut plentiful? Yes and no. Is there any tuna that won't make me feel guilty? Yes, but it's probably not the one that's sold in your supermarket. The frequently updated ratings of the Monterey Bay Aquarium's Seafood Watch program help us keep up; see the MBA's Best Choice recommendations in the recipes that follow.
My advice on what to choose: -mollusks (clams, oysters, mussels, scallops), which have been cultivated since Roman times; farmed tilapia—it doesn't taste like much, but the flavor is better than it used to be—and catfish. Fish farming has made great progress in recent years and is arguably sustainable by most measures. Stick with fish farmed in the United States.
Wild salmon is a good bet. Lobster stocks seem stable. Squid are fast growing and reproduce early and often, so they're better able than other species to withstand heavy fishing. (These could, of course, be famous last words.) Wild-caught pink shrimp (cocktail shrimp) are also fast growers, and most crabs, including the prized Dungeness, are solid choices.
All of these easy recipes use minimal ingredients to accentuate the natural tastes and textures of the fish, and they can be prepared in good conscience.
Scallops With Pastis
Fishing method: farmed. Scallop farms, which operate in the ocean, have a low impact on marine resources, because they rarely use fertilizers, antibiotics or other chemicals that have the potential to spread into surrounding waters.
MBA rating: Best Choice
Prep time: 22 minutes
Cooking time: 18 minutes
Serves 4
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 1½ pounds sea or bay scallops, membrane removed and patted dry
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 3 medium tomatoes, peeled, seeded and diced
- 2 tablespoons chopped capers
- 2 tablespoons pastis or ouzo
- 2 tablespoons chopped parsley
1. Heat the butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. When the butter has melted and the skillet is hot, add the scallops, a few at a time if they're big. Turn them as they brown, allowing about 2 minutes per side (less for scallops under an inch across, somewhat more for those well over an inch). Sprinkle them with ¼ teaspoon salt and ¼ teaspoon pepper as they cook; transfer them to a bowl as they finish.
2. Add the tomatoes and capers to the skillet; sprinkle with ¼ teaspoon salt and 1⁄8 teaspoon pepper. Cook over medium heat until the tomatoes break down, 4 to 5 minutes. Add the pastis, and keep cooking the mixture until the alcohol has evaporated, 3 to 4 minutes. Taste, and adjust the seasoning.
3. Return the scallops to the skillet, along with the parsley. Stir to coat withthe sauce, and heat through, 2 to 3 minutes. Serve immediately.
Spanish-Style Pink Shrimp
Fishing method: wild caught. Pink shrimp are generally sold as cocktail shrimp, or Ebi at sushi counters.
MBA rating: Best Choice
Prep time: 28 minutes
Cooking time: 10 minutes
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With the week of their wedding finally upon them, Washington, D.C., Police Lieutenant Sam Holland and her fiancé, Senator Nick Cappuano, are at odds. In the aftermath of a tragic loss, they struggle to reconnect as the big day draws near, but their work keeps pulling them apart. When a new clue into a cold case surfaces, Nick asks Sam not to take any foolish chances before the wedding and to leave it alone for the time being.
Sam agrees, but she can't let it go entirely and winds up trapped in an explosive situation. Then an unwelcome visitor from her past threatens her future happiness…. With trouble at every turn, will Sam survive long enough to walk down the aisle?
©2011 Marie Force (P)2011 Audible, Inc.
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"Outstanding book"
I love Marie Force's books, I knew I would not be disappointed. Felicity Munroe did an excellent job narrated this book!!! I look forward to her next book!!!!
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"Really Heart Warming Story, Loved it"
Love has a way of alway's getting the best of me, and the Love that was felt between Sam and Nick was just wonderful, I hope one day I will find Love that is so true and deep as it is with Sam and Nick, Very good wedding and a lovely written book.
"Love will prevail"
yes it was great!
I liked Fatal Affaairs
great narrating, it makes a story much more interesting when you can recognize the character by the voice narration.
I just loved the roller coaster between Sam and Nick. Nick, he was superb!! Love it. Sam was strong and yet feminine. Most of the characters were great, just a great story!!!
"At last!!"
At last the wedding fans of the series have been waiting for. Well done and this novella ties off a few threads and unravels quite a few more making it a must read part of the series.
"Hilarious but still a great read"
I love how she doesn't have time to plan her wedding but still drive the wedding planner crazy. This is a good addition to the series even though it is a shorter story. Nothing seems to go right in their relationship because every case comes between them but Sam and Nick make it work.
"Great Storyline"
This book is the middle of a 5 book series. I had been reading the other books and found this on Audible at just the right time as, I had just finished book 3.
The narration was really good. It was a quick listen. I really enjoyed it.
"A "Feel Good" Book"
Yes, the book was so well written and the storyline was so believable
I love both Nick and Sam...they are so real
She does each character so well and she makes you feel like you are part of the story
The wedding...
I would love to see several more books from this series...
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