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Halloween Staycation With My Girlfriends And Philips VisaPure
You've seen me at my worst – the brutality my skin was subjected to, the scores of injustice inflicted on my trusting nature that left me wounded with skepticism of the beauty industry.
Today, you are going to see me at my best. WITH NO MAKEUP.
You will see how one product created with consumers' best interests in mind, backed with the highest level of advanced technology has made me feel honored to be gifted the opportunity to use it and brought great improvements to my battered skin.
You can stand to win a Philips Visapure for yourself! READ ON! 😀
But to get my skin to what it is and write what your eyes are reading now, I took a gamble.
I'll be very honest with you and say that given the extreme vulnerability of my skin after the facial scare, I was wary of putting anything else other than dermatologically prescribed products.
Let alone an electronic facial-cleansing device that rotates and pulsates and has a life of its own (for one full minute)!
My initial thought was, "This is gonna give me better skin!? Hell no, that's what the salon said about their services and look what happened to me!"
I was highly skeptical, and had every reason in the world to be. But I took a leap of faith.
That leap of faith, to give the Philips VisaPure a try, is something I would never, ever regret taking. I cannot tell you enough how much this seemingly simple yet sophisticated device improved my skin that I am now ADDICTED to it!
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~ Sarah, New York, New York
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22 charged with underage alcohol possession at Bethel Woods
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Wednesday, June 13, 2012 - State Police charged 22 young adults with Possession of Alcoholic Beverage by a Minor in the public parking lots of the Bethel Woods Performing Arts Center before the Lady Antebellum concert.
Attendees to concerts frequently picnic in the parking lots of the venue while waiting for the ticket gates to open. State Police observed numerous concert-goers drinking alcoholic beverages that were under the age of 21. Twenty-two people ranging in ages from 16-20 were issued appearance tickets returnable to the Town of Bethel court for the offenses, which are a vioaltion of 65-C of the Alcoholic Beverage Control Law.


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~ Pope John XXII, in his Bull "Quorumdam exigit" (1317); urging a group of separatist friars who engaged in extreme asceticism to follow the Faith (e.g., Romans 13:1-2) and obey their leaders (from the article "Spirituals")


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Destination Sullivan County
At first, it's slow going and it hardly feels like I'm moving at all.
It's actually calming to lie on the black inner tube as I pass under the bridge and head toward the rapids. I grin at the growing rush of water in the distance and very gradually start to speed up.
It's too late to do much of anything except keep my feet forward.
There is something amazing about the moment that Skinner's Falls grabs you. Suddenly you are moving fast through choppy water. It's a lot like the crest of a roller coaster and for an instant I remember a documentary about Niagara Falls that I saw at the Museum of Natural History when I was a kid.
No matter how many times I've experienced it, the power of the Skinner's Falls continues to amaze me. It thrashes me up and then down and I feel like I just might topple over.
I wonder if I should have left my favorite sunglasses in the car. It's too late now.
Miraculously, the tube stays right side up and my sunglasses stay firmly on my face.
From the bottom, I look back in awe over my shoulder as I slow down and paddle toward shore.
"What do you know about WFN Ultimate Fishing Town?" Marc had yelled from the other room of our NYC office a few days earlier.
I haven't done much fishing in my life and know even less about it. So without much hesitation I answered, "Nothing," and went back to work.
A moment later. "Roscoe, NY?" Marc yelled.
Wait a second. It all floods back to me. I did know about the WFN Ultimate Fishing Town contest. My dad had been talking it up at Easter and I had started to vote for Roscoe a few days later.
For a short time, it became one of the websites that I would check a few times a day and I started to vote as often as I could (every six hours) with each of my e-mail addresses (two).
Very early, it became clear that it was going to come down to a showdown between Roscoe and Waddington, NY. In terms of an Internet contest, it was about as exciting as it could possibly be—literally coming down to the wire.
I had checked the night before the contest was to end and found Roscoe down by 10,000 votes.
"Oh well," I remember thinking.
The next morning, Roscoe started to climb back and by the time the contest ended it had overtaken Waddington to win it all.
I said none of this to Marc. "Yeah, I know what you are talking about. I grew up in Sullivan County."
"How far up is it? I want to get out of the city this weekend," Marc said. He had googled "upstate new york fishing" and stumbled upon Roscoe and the WFN Ultimate Fishing Town contest.
It seemed like as good a reason as any to make a trip upstate.
I didn't go fishing with Marc after he explained that I would have to get up early or go in the evening. Getting up at dawn did not sound like a good idea to me and I had dinner plans in the evening with my dad. But Marc fly fished in Roscoe and had a blast. It was great to see that winning the contest had actual produced results.
The plan was to hit the new zipline at Kittatinny Campground in Minisink Ford on our way back to the city on Sunday. But when we woke up, it was absolutely pouring, so those plans were foiled.
Plus Marc didn't catch anything so he's already planning his next trip. Maybe I'll even get up early enough to join him, but probably not.
I will definitely be hitting up that zipline though. It looks awesome.


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The S&P 500: Breakout or Shakeout?
Bears cling to the notion of a potential double top.
It's Groundhog Day in the financial markets as we walk into green arrows throughout Europe (sans Spain) and Asia. Closer to home, with earnings painting the tape (United Parcel Service (NYSE:UPS) and Exxon Mobil (NYSE:XOM) were decent, 3M (NYSE:MMM) missed) and jobless claims (which came in slightly better than expected), stateside futures are indicated higher as I scribe this pre-market vibe.
With the S&P (INDEXSP:.INX) having edged through three different technical resistance levels-the back-test of the uptrend since November, the downtrend since April 11 interim top, and the right shoulder of a pattern that (would have) worked to S&P 1480 (IF S&P 1540 was breached)-the bears are clinging to the notion of a potential double top (should S&P 1600 contain the euphoria).
Perhaps they should chew through their cognitive biases as a cautionary tale; the price action since April 18, when the tape briefly breached S&P 1540-was that really only a week ago?-has been nothing short of impressive. My trading performance has paradoxically mirrored that move, as discussed yesterday. After covering up meaty gains and flattening my pad on that first test of S&P 1540, I opted to layer into additional short exposure and adjust my stops higher.
In hindsight, I can add one more misstep to the discussion started yesterday. I jumped the gun on re-initiating my risk after a stellar streak and a smart cover; as old school folks will attest, I have a habit of being early on my entry and premature in my evacuation. After catching a sharp 3.5% move, I didn't want to miss the bigger bust, and that's a cardinal sin.
The "fear of missing" is one of the most destructive emotions in the marketplace, and we know that emotion is the enemy when trading.
There is no putting lipstick on this pig; regardless of where we go from here, the mechanics of my swing were rusty at best. I got too big, too early, whereas if I demonstrated proactive patience and initiated risk in and around these levels-S&P 1580 has been circled for many moons-I could have traded around my exposure with a clearer head while playing offense, rather than defense.
There is tiered resistance up to S&P 1610 but I will cover up some of my short exposure with a measured move through S&P 1585, if and when, as a function of my long lost friend, discipline.
There's no hiding in the 'Ville-we don't brush our mistakes under the rug, we attempt to learn from them, however painful they may be at times. As always, I plan to wait for the first half hour of noise to pass before making any directional decisions.
The Learning Curve
Each year, I like to share an article, Things I've Learned, which helps me keep things in perspective.
As I settled into my turret yesterday following a full day of pre-op prep, I borrowed that format in real-time on the Buzz & Banter (click here for a free trial!). The following observations were offered in no particular order:
- I beat myself up pretty bad for giving back a fair chunk of my year; today (read: yesterday) while waiting for one of my docs, I flipped that switch. Instead of thinking about what I've lost, I thought about my YTD gains, as well as my current positioning as we toggle near S&P 1580.
- Again, if I entered the session flat, I would be fading (read: shorting) this tape with a stop above. Then again, if wishes were knishes, I would weight 300 pounds.
- Through objective eyes, they've thrown a LOT at this tape (including weak durable goods orders) and it didn't get hit. As a wise man once said, the reaction to news is always more important than the news itself.
- Earnings (on the aggregate) have been fine on the top line, but they've left much to be desired from a revenue standpoint (read: cost-cutting measures helped corporate America).
- It feels like the bulls have some pep in their step right before the "Sell in May and Go Away" time horizon arrives. We posited that in 2011 and it paid off in spades.
- If you had the Mott's to sell Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) strangle or straddles into earnings, you were the real winner; premiums got crushed like school-girl affections.
- In terms of my forward schedule, I'll be locked to my turret today, tomorrow, and Monday before finally getting my hip flipped on Tuesday. I'm told that I should expect to be in the hospital the rest of next week but that didn't stop me from trading (and writing) last May and I'm approaching this milestone with the same mindset. Quite hopefully, we'll have the same results.
- Many thanks, and have a GREAT day!
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Black bean soup with chicken
Makes 4 servings
Most often, cream is the thickening element in soups; here, puréed beans provide the texture. The result is a bean soup with plenty of body, flavor, nutrients -- and lower fat. Jalapeño pepper and cumin lend the soup a zesty flavor; adjust the amounts to suit your taste. As a garnish or accompaniment, serve tortilla strips.
2 tablespoons olive oil
Divided 8 ounces boneless, skinless chicken breast halves, cut into ½-inch squares
1 rib celery, chopped
¼ cup chopped onion
2 teaspoons minced fresh jalapeño pepper, seeds removed
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 cups canned chicken broth
One 15-ounce can diced tomatoes, with juice
One 15-ounce can black beans, drained and rinsed
1 teaspoon ground cumin
½ teaspoon pepper, or to taste
1 tablespoon minced fresh cilantro, or to taste (do not substitute dried coriander - if fresh is unavailable, substitute 1 tablespoon minced fresh or 1 teaspoon dried basil or oregano)
Dollops of sour cream, diced red bell peppers, and sprigs of fresh cilantro for garnish
Heat 1 tablespoon of the olive oil in a large saucepan or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the chicken; cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes, or until it is cooked through and lightly browned. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the chicken to a bowl and cover to keep warm.
Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon oil in the pan. Add the celery and onion; cook, stirring occasionally, for about 5 minutes. Add the jalapeño pepper and garlic; continue to cook, stirring constantly, for 1 more minute, or until the vegetables are tender.
Stir in the chicken broth, tomatoes with juice, beans, cumin, pepper, and dried basil or oregano (if using).
Transfer about one half of the soup mixture to a food processor or blender; purée until smooth. Pour back into the pan; stir in the cooked chicken and fresh cilantro (if using). Heat, stirring occasionally. Taste and adjust the seasoning.
Garnish servings with sour cream, bell peppers, and cilantro sprigs.
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Peace Corps History
Main article: History of the Peace Corps in Suriname
In 1994, the Peace Corps received a formal invitation from the Government of Suriname to establish a program in the country. It asked for the Peace Corps' assistance in rural community development of the interior Amerindian and African/Maroon communities. The formal agreement between the United States and Suriname was signed in January 1995.
Peace Corps staff arrived in March 1995. The first two Volunteers—with two years of Volunteer experience in another country—arrived in August. In September 1995, the first training group, consisting of eight married couples, began the Peace Corps' 12-week intensive pre-service training program (PST). Since then, a new group has arrived annually.
The Peace Corps/Suriname program has changed since its start in 1995. In 1998, Suriname welcomed the first single Volunteers into the program, and in 1999, Volunteers were placed for the first time in the capital to work with health agencies on health issues facing rural communities. Peace Corps/Suriname began using a community-based training model in 1999.
Living Conditions and Volunteer Lifestyle
Main article: Living conditions and volunteer lifestyles in Suriname
Trainees are placed with a host family for most of pre-service training. After swearing-in as Volunteers, they typically live in their own homes within their communities. Volunteers are located at sites in the interior, in districts or in the capital.
The sites in the interior are along the Suriname and Marowijne rivers or in the savanna region. Interior villages often do not have running water or electricity, or have those services for a limited number of hours each day. Houses are rustic, consisting of a thatch or tin roof and wood-plank walls.
Because villages are asked to furnish housing for Volunteers, the size, condition, and style of housing can vary widely. A few sites are located in the southern part of the country. The houses in the far south generally have thatch roofs, no running water and limited electricity if any.
Some Volunteers are placed in District sites best characterized as small towns; or they may work in the capital city, Paramaribo. Volunteers living in these areas generally have access to running water and electricity day and night and other conveniences.
Main article: Training in Suriname
Pre-service training (PST) consists of 12 weeks of intensive in-country training in five major areas: language (in Dutch, Sranan Tongo, Saramaccan, or Aucan), cross-cultural adaptation, technical skills, health, safety and security, and administration. Peace Corps/Suriname uses a community-based training (CBT) model. This means that most of your learning will take place at the community level and is experientially based. For most of the 12 weeks, you will stay with a Surinamese host family—sharing meals, language, and other experiences which provide an important opportunity for you to work on cultural understanding and adaptation. At least once a week you will return to a central training site to share experiences with other trainees, listen to guest speakers, and coordinate various training activities.
Host families are carefully chosen by the training staff based on suggestions from current Peace Corps Volunteers. The families are carefully screened by the Peace Corps medical officer (PCMO) and the safety and security coordinator (SSC). Some of the families live within walking distance of the training site; others require the use of public transportation to reach the site. Most homes have electricity and running water (tap points). Since some people in these communities sleep in hammocks, it is possible you may sleep in one. PST staff is available to support you during this homestay. Staff members are important resources to help you process your experiences in cultural understanding and integration.
Trainees are divided into two or three small groups or communities at a community-based training site. The site placement is based on the language you will need during your assignment. The language and technical trainers assigned to each training site conduct formal classes and support you in completing self-directed, community-based projects and activities. Although you will spend much of your time in language classes, you will also have classes on cross-cultural, technical, community development, and health and safety topics. Assignments and projects in the community will provide trainees with experiential learning based on the content of the classes.
Health Care and Safety
Main article: Health care and safety in Suriname
The Peace Corps' highest priority is maintaining the good health and safety of every Volunteer. Peace Corps medical programs emphasize the preventive, rather than the curative, approach to disease. The Peace Corps in Suriname maintains a clinic with a full-time medical officer and a medical assistant who support Volunteers' primary healthcare needs. Additional medical services, such as testing and basic treatment, are available at local hospitals that meet American standards. If you become seriously ill, you will be transported either to Panama or to the United States.
Diversity and Cross-Cultural Issues
Main article: Diversity and cross-cultural issues in Suriname
In Suriname, as in other Peace Corps host countries, Volunteers' behavior, lifestyle, background, and beliefs are judged in a cultural context very different from their own. Certain personal perspectives or characteristics commonly accepted in the United States may be quite uncommon, unacceptable, or even repressed in Suriname.
Outside of Suriname's capital, residents of rural communities have had relatively little direct exposure to cultures and lifestyles of people from other countries. What people view as typical North American behavior or norms may be a misconception, such as the belief that all Americans are rich and have blond hair and blue eyes. The people of Suriname are justly known for their generous hospitality to foreigners; however, members of the community in which you will live may display a range of reactions to cultural differences that you present.
- Possible Issues for Female Volunteers
- Possible Issues for Volunteers of Color
- Possible Issues for Senior Volunteers
- Possible Issues for Gay, Lesbian, or Bisexual Volunteers
- Possible Religious Issues for Volunteers
- Possible Issues for Volunteers With Disabilities
Frequently Asked Questions
Main article: FAQs about Peace Corps in Suriname
- How much luggage am I allowed to bring to Suriname?
- What is the electric current in Suriname?
- How much money should I bring?
- When can I take vacation and have people visit me?
- Will my belongings be covered by insurance?
- Do I need an international driver's license?
- What should I bring as gifts for Surinamese friends and my host family?
- Where will my site assignment be when I finish training and how isolated will I be?
- How can my family contact me in an emergency?
- Can I call home from Suriname?
- Should I bring a cellular phone with me?
- Will there be e-mail and Internet access? Should I bring my computer?
Packing List
Main article: Packing list for Suriname
This list has been compiled by Volunteers serving in Suriname and is based on their experience. Use it as an informal guide in making your own list, bearing in mind that every Volunteer's experience is unique and that there is no perfect list. You obviously cannot bring everything we mention, so consider those items that make the most sense to you personally and professionally. The sort of work you expect to be doing—in both your official project and your secondary projects—should be your ultimate guide. You can always have things sent to you later.
Suriname has a tropical climate with high humidity and rainfall. Temperatures range from 60 to 100 degrees Fahrenheit and tend to be cooler in the rain forest interior than along the coast. The climate in Suriname can ruin some items, so do not bring things you would be heartbroken to lose. Although Volunteers are expected to project a professional image at all times, dress in the capital of Paramaribo is more formal than in the interior communities. In the capital, Volunteers work in office settings where "smart casual" attire is appropriate (trousers and collared shirts for men; slacks or skirts and blouses for women). In the interior, clothing varies depending on the culture and the location of the community. Men tend to wear pants or shorts with T-shirts or other casual shirts and sandals or flip-flops, while women wear skirts with T-shirts or other tops and sandals or flip-flops.
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Contributions to the Suriname Country Fund will support Volunteer and community projects that will take place in Suriname. These projects include water and sanitation, agricultural development, and youth programs.


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The July 15 edition of The Daily Kick, the online newspaper of Schwan's USA CUP is now available.
Download the official mobile app of Schwan's USA CUP. View schedules and scores, follow your teams, get announcements and participate in the unique USA CUP mobile stream. Available in the App Store and Google Play.
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Dr. Smith's Diaper Ointment recently sent me all kinds of samples of their product to try. Their product comes in 2 sizes- a 2oz tub (super cute, and super easy to store) and 3 oz tubes. I was surprised to see they've been around since 1963!! No wonder they've got the formula down- they've been testing it for decades!!
The timing of our package's arrival was great, because my littlest one was having a horrible diaper rash resulting from 10 days on antibiotics and the resulting loose stool that comes with it- plus she's teething and that doesn't help matters!! You are able to use Dr. Smith's with cloth diapers (yay!) although I didn't (yet) because honestly, the diapers were so messy I decided disposable diaper inserts were in order for a few weeks until her digestive system gets back on track. Thanks to Dr. Smith's ointment, her rash cleared up quickly and hasn't come back (I've been using the ointment at bedtime each night just in case).
I really like this ointment- its a nice feeling ointment- not super thick but not really thin, either. No strong smell with this either. I can tell you 20 feet away when someone opens a tube or tub of certain other diaper creams! Its also easy on baby's skin, and easy off mom's (and dad's) hands. I love it. I actually prefer the tub, I use tubes for on the go- and the tub size here is small enough even for travel. This tub is actually small enough to travel with!
On Feb. 24 at 1 p.m. EST, TheMotherhood and Dr. Smith's will host a live, text-based Talk on TheMotherhood. The celebrity host that day will be Heloise (syndicated columnist, TV personality and author of numerous books, including Hints from Heloise), and she will talk with all of us about hints for baby care in day-to-day life. I am excited to share that I will be cohosting this Dr. Smith's talk on The Motherhood with several other bloggers and Heloise!
Speaking of baby care in day to day life, there are a few things I want to share that I have learned, or that I found helpful:
People are going to offer to help. The best response to this is "oh thank you! Can you please (insert chore or favor here)." Best idea: Let them bring you dinner. Trust me. If the baby is sleeping and someone brings dinner, you might get to take a nap! Or clean your house, or call your best friend just to catch up. People like to help when you have a baby. LET THEM. When else are people going to be asking if they can clean your bathroom, for free? (Not 100% relating to baby care but man I wish I had listened to this advice!)
Keep a blanket in your diaper bag – even just a lightweight one. There might be a chilly store you hit, or the baby may soil all of his or her clothes- you may need to nurse and not have anything to cover with…you may just want to cover the carrier so people aren't tempted to touch your sleeping baby. I am not talking about a huge nor fancy blanket- a simple receiving blanket will do, but even now with my youngest at 18 months I keep a blanket in the car. I've never regretted HAVING one, but I can promise you I've regretted not having one more than once!!
If you are breastfeeding, you may feel at times like all the baby wants to do is nurse, nurse nurse. And then nurse some more. It's normal for this to happen and normal for you to feel exhausted and drained from it. It's ok to cry. I cried a lot. Happy tears, sad tears, frustrated tears…I shed them all many times over the past 5.5 years. It's ok. Breastfeeding is absolutely wonderful and it's also one of the hardest things I've done in my life. It's also ok to let the laundry pile up a bit or have the toilet go unscrubbed on the days when the baby wants to just nurse a ton. The toilet will still be there tomorrow. So will the laundry.
Oh, yes. That's another thing I learned. Breastfeeding isn't always easy. I read lots of books and when it came time to actually, physically have the baby nurse at my breast, I had no clue what to do. I looked at the nurse and (here comes the aforementioned tears again) sobbed "I don't know what to do." Thankfully, she did. It's absolutely the hardest thing I've ever done. Also one of the most rewarding.
Invest in a good, quality baby carrier that fits your lifestyle and your body. This is honestly one of the most important things to have, aside from a carseat, in my experience. Go to a cloth diaper shop or baby boutique and try on several baby carriers. Find one that is comfortable, and that you can get on and off of you with ease. Many carriers are ok for 40 lbs- some higher- which means you can use it for several YEARS. Visit friends and borrow theirs. Ask friends what they like and WHY. My kids are 25 & 23 months apart. Being able to wear my babies meant I could still have 2 hands free to play with the older one (or 2) at the park, or cook dinner (I still wear my littlest one on my back if she's cranky and I have to get dinner cooked!!)…babies love to be worn, they feel so snuggled- and you can have hands free to do what you need to do.
At some point over the course of their first year, your baby will likely sneeze, cough, run a fever, get a boo boo, have an ear infection, or a combination of all of these. It's also inevitable that the baby will be teething. Again, everyone and their mother (maybe your own mother too) will have advice and opinions about how to treat this. I advise asking your pediatrician, a trusted friend who also has young children, and doing some research online to find the best remedies for you. Before having kids I had a very different outlook on remedies than I do now- but educate yourself, and do what feels best for you and your family. I do recommend getting a good cool mist humidifier and running it often during cooler months.
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The Hyundai sonata has very secure handling and offers a comfortable ride.(credit: KAREN BLEIER/AFP/Getty Images)
Kia Sportage
The Kia sportage was named one of AAA's safest cars for young drivers because of its wide range of safety features. It received received 4 stars and a "no tip" evaluation in the NHTSA New Car Assessment Program. (credit: EDUARD GENSEREK/AFP/Getty Images)
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The Volkswagen Goft GTI is popular among teen parents for its handling and stability control. (credit: ERIC PIERMONT/AFP/Getty Images)
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The newest models of the Ford Focus ST gives parents the MyKey feature, which limits speed, radio volume and prevent teens from turning off safety systems. (credit: ERIC PIERMONT/AFP/Getty Images)
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The 2013 Ford fusion has secure handling and a comfortable ride. Also, the newer models have optional cross traffic alert feature to make backing out of a parking space easier and safer. (credit: Scott Olson/Getty Images)
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February 15, 2011Senator Watson files "Honesty Agenda"
February 14, 2011Sen. Watson and Rep. Strama file Prevention Works Act
February 14, 2011Press Conference relating to programs, services, and information related to women's health, family planning, and human sexuality.
February 3, 2011Bill creates innovative path to fund college savings
January 31, 2011Bill aids landowners protecting Texas' water supply
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A Day in the Life of Credit Unions (part 2)
On the day of the photo shoot, Genesee's NCUA examination in progress. Shown here is the desk the examiner was using during the exam.
Genesee Mobile MSR Isse Abukar poses with two new members, Mohamud Darbane and his wife, Sitey Baraki.
Genesee MSRs Jessica Stevens and Jennylee Rivera work behind the teller counter.
Genesee CO-OP FCU's Member Maryam Middleton arrives at the CU on her bicycle.
Members of Sasun RUSACCO in Ethiopia participate in an open-air class offerbed by the credit union.
Ametetsion Tsegaye is the bookkeeper - and only paid employee - of Sasun RUSACCO in Ethiopia. She uses hand-written ledger to chart the RUSACCO's financial activity.
Biruh Tefsa Rural Savings & Credit Cooperative Chair Bebremichael Meharl prepares to serve the RUSACCO's membership in the north Ethiopian highlands.
Sasun RUSACCO in Ethiopia offers a variety of classes on everything from financial management to beekeeping, as the arrea is known for its honey.
Dupacos mascot, Dollar, offers to help members with a Money Makeover.
Dupacos maintenance man cleans the coin machine.
Dupaco tellers hand over cash to restock drawers.
One Neveda CU Social Media Specialist Jennifer Florendo smiles at the uncharacteristically wet weather in Las Vegas.
NOFFCU Benefits Specialist Kimberly Benoit discusses family medical leave with Accounting Rep Emily Poole, one of four staff members expecting babies in the next six weeks.
NOFFCU Network Administrator Jonathon Vercher checks equipment in the server rack.
NOFFCU MSR Dawn McCoy empties the self-service coin machine.
NOFFCU MSR Caroline Givens and Assistant Branch Manager Hope Petruska conduct monthly teller drawer audits.
NOFFCU Collections Manager Dwayne "Buddy" Lloyd inspects a newly repossessed car.
NOFFCU Marketnig Director Shasta Leininger hosts a dessert party at a select employee group.
New Orleans Firemen's FCU's newest teller, Staci Miller, receives instruction from Training Coordinator Amy Rodriguez.
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Listen, guys. I won't lie. I'm really not perfect. I mean, sure. I am awesome, and all kinds of awesome at that, but apparently, I can't do it "all." I'm sort of realizing that doing it "all" is maybe not possible, and thanks to Stephanie Marston from 30 Days to Sanity, I'm coming to accept that and not stress myself out. Its ok if I don't say no to everyone who asks me to help – and I don't have to explain to anyone. Nope. Not me.
Broken into three main categories, Marston's 30 Days to Sanity offers a Parenting center, which offers 3 different podcasts helping us to raise amazing kids with confidence (3 part series). As a mom, but mostly as a woman who grew up without a lot of confidence, this was what grabbed my attention first. Sure, I have stress and need to find a balance between work and family (since I work at home, this kind of blurs an already blurry line around here), but I've not been a confident person for much of my life and I want to have any tools I can to help me raise my kids to be confident.
Along with the parenting center, Marston brings Stress Management , and a Meditation Station. This isn't a reinvention of the wheel, but what was refreshing to me is that Marston actually offers a way for us (you know, the non perfect folks who can maybe realize they can't do it all, all of the time) and helps enable us to say no to others and maybe even yes to ourselves once in a while.
Want to ask a question? She's got a forum right on her site. There's a journal section of the site as well which allows you to interact and record your own journey on the way to sanity. (I'm not fully sane yet but my 30 days aren't up quite yet…)
Probably not surprising to you but I was a bit surprised that I spent a lot of time with the Stress Management podcasts. I was thinking it would be all kinds of stuff that didn't apply to me since I work from home, or maybe other topics I didn't relate to, but most of the podcasts in this category seemed to speak – no, SHOUT, to me, and I mean directly to me. Marston speaks of the importance of taking time for yourself (I'm sorry, but this is one I am awful about…) and committing to yourself, saying no…and offers tips for self- care. Yes, we moms need to take care of ourselves, too, not just everyone around us.
Earth shattering revlations, these are not- but the advice given and topics discussed are actually, in my mind, something that's doable. Its all well and good to promise to make lots of time for yourself but when your planned time for yourself is interrupted by small people who are sick and in need of constant care, alternating with a surprise new mountain of laundry, well, its kind of hard to keep that plan…and often, it ends up pushed aside for the needs of others. Marston offers some good, sound and doable advice.
Joking aside, I really truly am glad I checked out 30 Days to Sanity. With the way our culture is and how busy people's lives have become, I think we ALL need reminders now and again of "sanity" and what that really means in our day to day lives. Definitely something to look into!!
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The Gombe Stream Research Center was founded in 1965 to advance Jane Goodall's revolutionary findings about chimpanzee tool-making and other behaviors.
It also is a living laboratory, home to the world's most studied group of wild chimpanzees. The Center's mission is to operate a world-class research station in which the best available methods are used to continue and further develop the long-term primate research projects begun by Dr. Jane Goodall, and to advance basic science, support conservation, and train Tanzanian scientists.
Thanks to National Geographic and other television specials about Jane, Jane's books about the Gombe chimps, and countless writings about her life and work, Gombe's chimpanzees are known the world over. The most familiar to the public are the "F" family chimpanzees, a family line headed by the old matriarch Flo, who upon her death was the subject of an obituary in the London Times.
In more recent years, the world has come to know a pair who may be unique in the natural world – the chimpanzee twins, Golden and Glitter. Twin chimpanzees generally don't survive in the wild, but Golden and Glitter had the advantage of a doting older sister, Gaia, who helped her mother Gremlin raise the two girls.
The twins and Gombe's other chimpanzees are followed daily by JGI's staff of Tanzanian researchers. The longitudinal study they continue furthers our understanding of chimpanzee diet, range use, intergroup aggression, health, and other areas of interest. These areas in turn inform chimpanzee conservation strategies.
The Center also hosts a regular stream of visiting researchers who conduct both basic and applied research, exploring areas such as, relationships between fathers and offspring or female social status and range use. One of the critical studies currently underway is led by Dr. Beatrice Hahn of the University of Pennsylvania. Dr. Hahn seeks to understand the natural history of HIV by looking at the factors causing transmission of the closely related simian immunodeficiency virus.


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i think that tobi (zetsu) will stay connected with obito and the he will go back to madra cause he is angry that kakashi killed rin and then plan his revenge!!
tell me what you guys think.
I think... no.
I'm confused about the whole concepts of what happening lately.
You just made the EXACT same thread, just stop man you got your anwsers.
I quote from his thread made not even 2 minutes ago:
i think tobi (zetsu) will take over obito and then he will go back to madra!
tell me what you guys think
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You just made the EXACT same thread, just stop man you got your anwsers.
This lol...
I'm actually confused of that's happening..... chapters gone mad
Hey how do you make a thread I have a though bout to I seperte from this
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Why Trevor?
On Wednesday, the day before Trevor Hoffman signed with the Milwaukee Brewers, the Padres' front office spoke.
"We just don't have the money."
Those wise words came from the mouth of Padres' General Manager Kevin Towers.
"We just don't have the money."
That is pretty true. We have a $40 million payroll, one that will probably be slashed again next year. We have two players taking up half of it. We barely have enough for good players, as we sign minor league free agents and veterans that are way past their prime.
"We just don't have the money."
OK, I understand that. A lot of us today "just don't have the money". This economic situation is wearing on all of us. It's really hurting baseball, too (well, except the Yankees). But in these times especially, people sometimes just need to scrape up that money to go enjoy some baseball. To get their mind off of things. To enjoy America's pastime.
Living in San Diego is not easy. It's not the cheapest place on the earth. And our sport teams have a lot of problems. How many years has in been since the Chargers have been in the Superbowl? How long will it be until the Padres get into another World Series? Will even our college teams go anywhere?
When you've had a legend like Trevor Hoffman in San Diego for so long, people come out to see him. People come out to experience Trevor Time, to hear "Hell's Bells" ringing through the stadium as the all-time saves leader runs out from the bullpen. He's made a legacy here. He is San Diego.
So I ask you, Padres' front office, why Trevor?
When you look at Trevor, don't you see the impact he's made in San Diego? Do you not see the crowd at Petco when the bells start ringing? Do you not hear the immence cheering when that man trots out of the bullpen? Do you not see the changeups, still fooling batters even after all these years? Do you not see that man in the clubhouse, being a leader while goofing off? Can you not hear his subdued voice, taking any blame there needs to be taken for a blown save? Do you see him in the clubhouse after a great save, looking for praise? Can't you see that he's hanging out in the trainer's room or the cafeteria, waiting for the reporters to leave? Is he disrespectful to other players, to other people on the field? Are you blind?
So I ask you again: Why Trevor?
You say it was him or Brian Giles. When Trevor didn't get back to you on that pathetic $4 million contract, you had to decide. Would you pick up Giles' option, or would you save the closer? We didn't need Giles. We could have let him become a free agent. Jody Gerut would have been fine in right field. Giles is taking up $9 million right now. You know that Trevor would have taken a little less than that. We could have offered him a better contract. But no. For some stupid reason, you decided to go with the aging right fielder who is being accused of abuse right now. He might be a great leader in the clubhouse! But Trevor would have been so much better. You know that.
Why? We could have made room for him. He deserves a spot here. He belongs in San Diego. He's been here for so long. It just doesn't make sense that you can let him walk away. But you did. And the Padres fans are not happy, Bob. NOT HAPPY.
We've been putting up with a lot from you guys over the years. We've been putting up with lot this offseason! We don't like it, and though you say that you are thinking of us, it's obvious that you're not. Why should you care what the fans think? We can't do much about it. Maybe you should start taking a collection at the games. Lock all the doors and don't let the fans leave until they donate to your cause. We're already sacrificing so much just to go to a game. Why not make it worse?
I can't believe you let Trevor Hoffman walk out of here. You are going to regret it. Just watch, he is going to have an incredible season with the Brewers, with a front office who loves him and treats him with the utmost respect. He's going to get 40+ saves, make a big impact on that Milwaukee club. He's going into the Hall of Fame as a Padre though, no matter what.
You say you wanted him. But you didn't even try. We could have saved him. But you "just don't have the money".
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Kaybee – this off-season there is no rhyme or reason as to what some of the teams have done. Economics has certainly hurt many of the teams, but you have to wonder about some of the players they have decided not to keep. Sorry that Trevor won't be back. Keep the faith!
I think you should send that post to the Padres, Kaybee. It's really good and it comes from the heart. Make them listen!
Awww Kaybee. This makes me so sad. I plan on taking in a Padres game or two (or more) this season, and I'll miss hearing "Hell's Bells." I got chills the only time I got to hear it at my second Padres game (the first one was against the Giants when Tim Lincecum shut them out in September; the second one was against the Pirates on the last Saturday of the season…nice save for Trevor). I have a feeling he'll play very well for the Brewers, which will make the front office kick themselves. When that happens, you should write an "I told you so" post. And I agree with Jane – you should send this to the front office.
Why what a bad excuse. I mean I know the economy sucks, but you can pay Brian Giles 10 million dollars, but you can't pay Trevor 6 million. The Padres payroll went down a lot this offseason and you can't pay 8 million. I know that is a ton of money but not for a baseball team. Well . . . It's a little more to the Padres then say the Yankees.
Bigpapi72, http://bostonsports.mlblogs.com/
The Padre's bullpen has been very strong of the years, we'll see how losing Hoffman effects them. Hoffman made his name in San Diego. He will always be known for being a Padre.
The only way I can relate to your situation is thinking if the same thing happened to Roy Halladay. If it did, I would go 'crazy,' so I feel your pain.
Julia, thanks for telling me! I hadn't seen the list yet, so that was very encouraging!
This off season has just been straight-up pathetic. UGH!
Kevin Towers, I agree but you don't have the money, eh? I understand but uh.. why Trevor Hoffman? Why the all-time? What makes you think just to release this guy? We should've picked up Trevor instead of Brian Giles!!
Kaybee, I'm just as upset as you are. This is ridiculous. We need to wirte a letter or somehing. Kevin Towers HAS to read this because this is a GREAT
Yeah, Kaybee …
I agree, it didn't make any sense to just let Trevor Hoffman walk away from the Padres … For a player like Hoffman, a team has to "find the money" to keep this type of a player on their team !!! … Anyway, "great post"; and, "Congratulations" on your mlblog being ranked #23 on the new Leader's List !!! … Jimmy [27NYY], "BY&L"
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Baby Shower Etiquette
When planning a baby shower there are many details a host should take into consideration, including the mom-to-be's due date, baby shower etiquette, and what type of baby shower the expecting mom might prefer. As a host or hostess you should know that no steadfast rules exist, but traditions and proper etiquette can act as guidelines to help you plan the baby shower. Whether you decide to stray from the beaten path or not, make sure you secure at least a couple of months to plan the baby shower to avoid unnecessary stress. Baby showers can be costly and a sufficient amount of work!
Who Can Host the Baby Shower?
Traditionally, baby showers were hosted by anyone beyond the nuclear family unit. Proper etiquette suggests the mommy-to-be and her mother (or other close family members) should not plan the party - family members do not want to appear as though they are asking for gifts. Despite this dated notion, family members, friends or co-workers have started planning baby showers and escape the backlash of committing a baby shower faux pas. When in doubt, go with your instincts - there is no right or wrong answer.
When Should the Baby Shower Take Place?
If you are pursuing a traditional route, choosing a date one or two months prior to the baby's delivery should be sufficient. Not only will this give guests an ample amount of time to purchase gifts, but it shouldn't interfere with an early or unexpected delivery. You also want to give the expecting parents enough time to set up their new gifts or return/exchange duplicated or unwanted gifts. Having a baby shower too near to the delivery date might also prevent the expecting mother from enjoying herself because she is on the verge of labor. However, friends and family are currently planning baby showers post-delivery. What are the benefits to planning a baby shower after the due date? Guests can purchase gender specific gifts while the newborn makes his or her debut.


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"China to the Rescue?"
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May 7, 2009
Author: Kelly Sims Gallagher, Member of the Board
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How Beijing can save Detroit.
"In an effort to avoid duplicating a Chrysler-like bankruptcy, General Motors and Ford are trying to sell two of their marquee assets Saab and Volvo. According to numerous news reports, Chinese firms are among the top bidders. In the end, however, there may not be enough good stuff in either of these two brands for the Chinese to do more than express interest.
Unbeknownst to many in the United States, China has been rapidly building a world-class automobile industry. In the early 1980s, after the Cultural Revolution, China started licensing technology and forming joint ventures with foreign firms. It issued its first Auto Industry Policy in 1994, and sales exploded right around the turn of the century. Today, China's auto industry is extending its prowess abroad selling cars and trucks in Brazil, Mexico, and Uruguay. Now, GM is apparently entertaining a bid for Saab from Chinese manufacturer Geely. Both Geely and another Chinese firm, Chang'An, have expressed interest in Volvo, though both have released statements denying this.
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By Argen Duncan: Freedom New Mexico
In the wake of Tuesday's primary elections, county clerks are estimating voter turnout was low, and local political activists are looking forward to the November general election.
In Roosevelt County, County Clerk Janet Collins said 26 percent of eligible voters came to the polls. In the county's individual parties, she said, about 33 percent of registered Republicans and 17 percent of registered Democrats voted.
"I think this was a little low, really," Collins said of the turnout.
In Curry County, County Clerk Coni Jo Lyman provided numbers indicating 27 percent of eligible voters cast ballots Tuesday. About 34 percent of registered Republicans and 18 percent of registered Democrats voted.
"It felt horribly slow," Lyman said Wednesday of voter turnout. "It felt pathetic. But that's just a gut instinct; we haven't analyzed it yet."
She said she never wants to have another primary election the day after a holiday because it made the situation a "zoo."
Roosevelt County Democratic Party Chairwoman Linda Uttaro and Curry County registered Democrat Elaine Howell said primary results were mostly as they expected.
Uttaro said the gubernatorial race would be important in the November election.
"It's got two women running, which I consider a good sign," she said. "They're very diverse in what they believe."
That race is significant because the governor is the state's leader, Uttaro said. She doesn't want immigration laws like those in Arizona, which require people to prove their citizenship even at routine traffic checkpoints.
Uttaro said that prospect is scary.
Along with the gubernatorial race, Howell said the contests for lieutenant governor, Congress and attorney general are important.
"An attorney general is the highest law enforcement official in the state, and he needs to administer the law fairly and with impartiality," she said.
Howell believes having moderate candidates is critical.
Among Republicans, Roosevelt County Republican Party chairman Larry Smith and Curry County Republican Party chairman Rube Render said they were pleased with their party's candidates selected to run.
Both men said the gubernatorial race is important because with the Census, congressional and legislative districts are being redrawn this year.
Render said having one party in control of the governor's mansion and one in control of the Legislature keeps checks and balances in the process. Smith said Republicans need to at least hold their own as far as having districts that allow members of their party to be elected.
Smith also mentioned the importance of the District 3 House of Representatives race.
"I believe we need a more responsible government in Washington," he said. "We need to elect some people to replace the incumbents who have not done a good job."
In addition, Smith highlighted the Public Regulation Commission and state land office elections.
"The Public Regulation Commission can save a lot of money, and a good land commissioner can make a lot of money for the state," he said.
Render said the attorney general race is also significant because that official determines who is prosecuted in the state and so impacts the justice system.


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When a different kind of justice is needed—swift, effective, and personal—a new type of avenger must take action. In Vengeance, best-selling author Lee Child, "a superb craftsman of suspense" (Entertainment Weekly), presents 21 riveting stories from some of today's top crime writers.
In our dangerous world, offenders cannot always be brought down by the justice system. They must be stopped by someone outside the law. Some call them vigilantes; others claim they are just another brand of criminal. In Dennis Lehane's "The Consumers", a suburban woman hires a hit man to target her husband, who has committed a terrible crime. In Karin Slaughter's "The Unremarkable Heart", a dying woman learns the truth about a dark family secret. In Michael Connelly's "A Fine Mist of Blood", LAPD Detective Harry Bosch discovers a witness who will lead him to the doorstep of a hardened killer. And in Lee Child's "The Hollywood I Remember", an assassin gets his long overdue comeuppance.
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"Two stories were excellent."
Most of the rest were just ok. 21 short stories with themes of revenge or vengeance. I hesitate to read short stories. More often than not something doesn't get developed enough - characters, motivations, plot. Some of my harsh ratings below are because of this. Those same authors would probably get a higher rating from me for their full length novels. But, it can be done. Two of the short stories were excellent - by Michael Connelly and Darrell James. The stories below are in the same order as in the book.
3 stars. THE 14th JUROR by Twist Phelan.
Two police detectives talk to a judge. The ending was too abrupt. I wanted to see specifically what would happen to the recipient of the revenge.
1 star. LOST AND FOUND by Zoe Sharp.
This was a weird combination of second and third person point of views. "You" are being attacked. "He" is doing the attacking. Throughout the story the author switches back and forth between what "You" are thinking and feeling and what "He" is thinking and doing. I was frustrated and confused. This was too subtle for me. I didn't like the ending. I wanted to know what was going to happen to "He."
2 stars. THE MOTHER by Alafair Burke.
The main story was pretty good - 3 stars. But the ending was unfinished - 1 star. It left me hanging. A bad guy was discovered, and I have no idea what will happen with him. One storyline is who will have custody of a two-year-old girl who had been raped.
1 star. BLIND JUSTICE by Jim Fusilli.
Angie and Turnip are two guys who interact with organized crime types. Relationships could not be fully shown because there were too many characters. Motivations and actions were vague. I didn't know who did what or why. I didn't know what the bad guy did that caused a need for revenge. The revenge was referred to, not shown. At the end one guy asks "Dead or alive?" The other guy says "What do you think?" This ending was too vague.
3 ½ stars. THE CONSUMERS by Dennis Lehane.
A broker sells bad investments causing people to lose money. He also beats his wife. The story was good until the end. A character got revenge, but I wasn't clear about his motives. I wanted to understand him better.
3 stars. MOONSHINER'S LAMENT by Rick McMahan.
Too much was too vague. I didn't see motives for Goat's actions after he left the men in the woods. Then I vaguely knew what happened to the men in the woods. I needed to know more about the bad guy's motivations and actions.
2 stars. RIVER SECRET by Anne Swardson.
A street musician sees a little girl with her mother. Too much subtlety. Not obvious enough.
3 stars. HOT SUGAR BLUES by Steve Liskow.
A lot of time was spent with things the bad guy musician did which was depressing. His victims were wimps because they were powerless or they didn't choose their actions well. Someone gets revenge which was ok, but the overall story was depressing.
3 ½ stars. THE FINAL BALLAD by Brendan DuBois.
Good story. It's about what happens after Beth's daughter was beaten by the son of a senator.
2 stars. AFRICA ALWAYS NEEDS GUNS by Michael Niemann.
So, so. I couldn't get into the characters. An investigator needs to examine cargo. The pilot won't let him.
2 stars. THE UNREMARKABLE HEART by Karin Slaughter.
This didn't feel like revenge or vengeance. The main character is dying and her main crime was trusting someone she shouldn't have and saying some mean things to others. As a story it's ok but it's depressing about someone dying. There is a shocking surprise at the end.
2 stars. IT AIN'T RIGHT by Michelle Gagnon.
Too subtle. Don't know what happened. Joe and his wife may have done something bad. I didn't see any revenge or vengeance in this story. It's possible my mind wandered and I missed it?
3 stars. SILENT JUSTICE by C.E. Lawrence.
A killer confesses to a priest. Ok story.
4 stars. EVEN A BLIND MAN by Darrell James.
Young girl is in trouble. Her grandfather travels across the country by bus to find her and help her. He pretends to be blind, but he is not. This was very good.
2 stars. THE GENERAL by Janice Law Trecker.
Not a pleasant story. Not enjoyable. The General did evil things when he was in power which are recalled. The ending has some revenge, but it was more sad than good.
4 ½ to 5 stars. A FINE MIST OF BLOOD by Michael Connelly.
Yay! I love Harry Bosch! This is another installment in that series. It was my favorite story in this book. Detective Bosch is investigating a murder. At first I was drawn in because I thought "how in the world is he going to catch this person?" Later there was suspense, and I was worried about Bosch. Then my favorite part was the person who got revenge - that was a surprise. I didn't expect it. And, we had a complete ending. So to Michael Connelly, thank you, you write so well!
3 stars. LEVERAGE by Mike Cooper.
The subject matter was depressing. Much of the story is about employees of a company being terminated and losing their pensions. One of the employees wants to do something about it. It was ok, but I didn't feel much. At least the ending was complete.
3 stars. THE HOTLINE by Dreda Say Mitchell.
Ruckshana wears a Muslim head scarf when working at the bank. Her boss lies to her and is behind her firing. It's an ok story.
3 stars. BLOOD AND SUNSHINE by Adam Meyer.
It was ok but odd. I was frustrated that the author didn't say what happened to the baby. I'm still troubled by that. Eddie is a college student working at a day care center/camp for kids during the summer. Dillon is a five-year-old who is sneaky and evil. This is a dark story. The good guy gets revenge but did something evil to get it. It left me with an unsettled feeling.
3 stars. IN PERSONA CHRISTY by Orest Stelmach.
Maria and her son Manuel flee Mexico and live with a priest in a Connecticut parish. Her husband was killed by bad guys. Several years earlier Father Nathan lost his right arm and right leg and wears prosthetics. The ending was pretty good about someone saving the day and getting some revenge.
3 stars. THE HOLLYWOOD I REMEMBER by Lee Child.
The main character is a killer for hire. He kills prostitutes who threaten to talk/blackmail their clients. Someone wants revenge and to see him in jail. The revenge he gets is unexpected. This was ok at best.
Genre: mystery suspense.
"A Nice Compilation of Short Stories"
Most of these stories were good,but there were a few stories that I didn't care for. It's a good thing to listen on audio, as you can listen in short bursts and get the complete story. Some of the endings were vague, rushed or forced. I really enjoyed the following stories: Hot Sugar Blues (by Steve Liskow), The Final Ballad (by Brendan DuBois), The 14th Juror (by Twist Phelan), The Consumers (by Dennis Lehane), The Unremarkable Heart (by Karin Slaughter), A Fine Mist of Blood (by Michael Connelly), and The Hollywood I Remember (by Lee Child).
My main complaint is that the audio chapters did not equate to one story. I wish they had been broken down so it was one story per chapter, so I knew how long each one was in advance. Also, I did not like that when it was broken out into two separate files, the separation was made in the middle of a story. There was no reason the story could not have finished and provided a natural break between the two parts.
"Ups and Downs"
Any short story collection is bound to have its ups and downs, and that's very much the case here. Some of the stories are utterly compelling and well worth the price of the listen--others fell flat and left me wondering what they had to do with the theme, or how they possibly got selected.
One that particularly stood out for me as being excellent was "The Last Ballot,"
Overall, I would say this was worth it, and while I'm not usually interested in introductions, I have to say I enjoyed Lee Child's description of how he selected the authors he was able to invite, as well as the selection process for the remaining 10.
The narrators do a great job with the material and I'd listen to them read other things as well. Overall, this was worthwhile.
"Ready for Gruesome and Depressing Stories? Listen"
Would not recommend. I have always enjoyed the short story genre, but I found the stories incredibly depressing and gruesome. I have read a lot of murder mysteries and detective stories, but the main characters in almost all of these vignettes were pretty loathesome and depraved. It was difficult for me to listen to the unfolding of these events in the stories, as I couldn't find something to care about the people. A few were far better than others, but most followed the same storie-line of a life unraveling in an extremely sad manner.
I like to listen to Audible when I am going to sleep. None of these qualified as Bedtime Stories!
The dramatists read well, but the editor failed to give a longer pause between stories. One needs a moment to reflect at the end of a short story before leaping into the next one.
I just downloaded a couple of Audible's Hidden Gems for $3.95. Discovered an old Phillip Marlowe mystery from the 40s and one newer romantic story from this decade.
No. Too many stories.
"Love these MWA books."
All the different takes on revenge.
Cant say.
Yes. Pretty good.
The girl from hot sugar blues.
"Good entertainment"
I probably wouldn't. The stories are well-written but I find that the short story style is not well fitted for audio.
"it's all in the voice"
I never write reviews, EVER. However, I have felt compelled to comment on this collection. Many of the shorts are good and a few are very good. Yet, at times I have found myself laughing out loud to the accents the narrators put on. Their normal American voices are great and easy to listen to, it's just when they apply an accent. For example, one short is based in England. The writer actually uses the words "slap and tickle" (which in itself made me cry laughing) and the accent that this was accompanied with made it sound like something from a really poor Aussie soap. There are many other instances of this happening. So actually I think my advice would be if you get this book, you might enjoy it, but not for the reasons you think!
"Just brill"
Loved all the stories, gripping and some of the endings brought a sly smile to my face.
Well done to the narrators brought the stories alive.
A good selection of short stories with interesting twists and unexpected endings. I really enjoyed it.
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Savages on the looseJune 25,2014Two Little Savages is the title of a story that was published in 1903 by Ernest Thompson
Seton, who was listed on the title page as naturalist to the government of Manitoba.
The subtitle says the book is the adventures of two boys who lived as Indians and what they learned.
The central character is a boy named Yan, who grows up in a Canadian city but who longs to become a naturalist. At the age of 14, for health reasons, he is sent to a farm for a year. The farm is in a region settled by families from Ireland, some of whom had been given a free passage to their new homes.
The farm where Yan boards is owned by William Raften, who is given a unique personality. He is gruff and abrupt in his dealings with humans, but wont let anyone mistreat animals.
The author does a good job depicting the various accents of the people appearing in the story. Those who are from Ireland have an accent that makes what theyre saying almost unreadable. Those like Raften whose father came from Ireland have an accent when theyre angry or excited.
The author goes on: The younger generation had almost no Irish accent. All had sifted down to the peculiar burring whine of the backwoods Canadian.
The Raftens have a son, Sam, who is about Yans age, and the two of them eventually camp out and, at Yans urging, try to live as much like Indians as possible.
The book was intended to specialize in camping and the outdoors. There are extensive details, with illustrations, on the construction of a tepee, including how to position the poles, how to tie them together, and how to place the canvas cover over them. There are illustrations of how to make a bed of evergreen boughs.
Also well illustrated are instructions for making bows and arrows, with the proper positions for a person to assume when using them.
When the boys are finally camped out, they learn such things as how to keep mosquitoes from getting into the tent at night, and how to keep the outside clear of garbage so as not to attract flies and other insects.
There are chapters devoted to the wildlife and birds the boys come across while camping out and the games they invent for outdoor fun. They make a deer out of a sack full of straw with sticks for legs and learn how to drop seeds of corn to make the deers trail. In that way, they dont clutter the woodland with confusing trails, because the birds and animals eat the corn before the next days hunt.
The author must have been rather difficult to get along with. Somewhere in his career he seems to have changed his name. I have some nature books where he signed himself as Ernest Seton Thompson but, by the time Two Little Savages arrived, he had made his middle name into his last name. I never knew if the change came about for family reasons, or whether it was due to something else.
In any event, Yan has many adventures with camping and impresses the farm family with his ability.
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A Holmen committee is taking action to give teens a safe place to go after school.
Holmen High School counselor Laurie Kessler said students tell her, once the final bell rings, they hang out at the nearby gas station or the grocery store parking lot.
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Demand was too big for the small space to handle, and a decision was made to shut it down.
"It's really sad to me because that was kind of like my family and my home away from home, and it seemed like nobody cared," said Joseph.
But he feels like that might be changing.
Kessler chairs the Holmen Area Partnership for Youth, which has been pushing for a brand-new community center.
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It's a facility that would serve more than just teens. In addition to after-school programming, it could also be a site for community meetings, seniors, fitness programs and kitchen space.
"We really wanted to say, 'Is there a way that we can provide all sorts of options so that this building, whatever we come up with, is something that can be used by the community all day long?'" said Holmen Area Partnership for Youth committee member Mary Lin Wershofen.
Even though progress is being made, Kessler said it will take community collaboration to make it a reality.
"This is not a done deal. This is a concept. It's an idea. It's a presentation. We're just hoping that the community will buy into it so that they see that together we can make it work -- that, alone, we can't. But together we can," said Kessler.
The project has gotten a thumbs-up from some key players in the community.
The Holmen School Board, the Town of Onalaska, the Town of Holland and the Village of Holmen have all given the community center proposal their endorsements.
The Holmen Area Partnership for Youth has also been consulting with the YMCA and Gundersen Lutheran on potential programming at the center.
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So, the Mac Mini isn't the cheapest computer out there. So what? It's still a nice price for a Mac. The ultra-compact PCs mentioned in the article are no more affordable, and can actually be more expensive when comparably equipped.
The Mac Mini is cool, small, and affordable, in a combination--it would appear--no PC can match.Cheers!
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Buy one for yourself, because it's a nifty computer. I just wish Apple would sell the system on its own merits, rather than play some kind of artificial shell game with prices.
Kgwagner made me change my sig so it's smaller... so I did
Intel Celeron 2.8ghz, 256mb RAM, 80gig HD, a DVD burner and Intel "Extreme" graphics. The $600 iMac mini only loses in that it doesn't have a DVD burner in this comparison. I'd take a Radeon 9200 WAY before I'd take an Intel "Extreme" solution.
Yes, good point that the iMac mini "only" includes an ATI Radeon 9200. The amount of Video RAM hardly matters at all... find me an instance where gaming on that machine would be considerably helped by a Radeon 9200 with 64 megs or even 128... the amount of RAM on that chip makes slim to no difference. And, that card will do just as well in gaming as a Geforce 5200 would have done, had Apple decided to go with that.
And you MUST take form factor into consideration. I would press anyone to find a comparable SFF PC for similar cost.
Originally posted by jacarte8
The mini Mac is the best computer I could give to my grandma. WHY on earth would I want to give her a Windows PC? I have had enough of PC support over the phone to family members.Originally posted by nwa
You say "don't give it to your grandma". Why?
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There's no question that the mini is an unproven quantity and that it's currently being overhyped. But the points made in this article don't make much sense.Originally posted by silph