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Hey all!
I am new to this site! I am just starting out in modelling, and would love to meet some new models, photographers, and make-up artists in my area to work with (british columbia)! I hope this site can boost my portfolio, and that I can meet great people!
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Welcome to MM, best of luck to you.
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hello, im muff rider
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Jan 03 13 07:22 pm Link
Is anyone in here from BC area?
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Welcome to MM. If you would have put BC it the thread title you probably would have found more people from there responding.
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yeah I guess I should've now that I think of it.
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Malverne Mayor Patricia McDonald endorses Murray for Nassau DA
The Democratic mayor of Malverne Village Tuesday crossed party lines to endorse Republican Kate Murray for Nassau district attorney, citing her leadership as Hempstead Town supervisor and backing by law enforcement unions.
Patricia McDonald, who recently had been considered by Democratic leaders for potential town supervisor and congressional runs, was joined at a morning news conference by her husband, Steven, an NYPD detective left a quadriplegic by an on-the-job shooting in 1986.
The couple long has been friendly with Murray, Hempstead's supervisor since 2003. Still, Patricia McDonald said she grappled with the endorsement's political ramifications.
"It was not a decision I took lightly," said McDonald, mayor since 2007 of the village, which has about 8,500 people.
But citing multiple endorsements of Murray by Nassau police unions, McDonald said: "It sends a message that she supports our police, and our police need support."
Murray called Steven McDonald "my hero," and said his wife "has worked to keep her community's downtown vibrant." Their standing, Murray said, "makes their endorsement that much more meaningful."
Murray is running against Democrat Madeline Singas, the acting Nassau district attorney.
"Madeline Singas is a career prosecutor, not a career politician, and she's focused on earning the endorsement of Nassau's voters," campaign spokesman Isaac Goldberg said in response to the endorsements.
Nassau Democratic chairman Jay Jacobs, who backs Singas, said he was "very disappointed" McDonald "wouldn't use her better judgment about who's most qualified, and instead goes to personal relationships. This is a very important position, and while I respect the mayor, and she's a friend of mine, we just disagree here."
Members of Nassau's major parties rarely cross lines for endorsements, although Republican County Executive Edward Mangano last year backed Democratic Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo's re-election bid over the GOP's objections.


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Its true! In Brazil Vogue Living is an incredible magazine. Try it via www.casavogue.com.brReplyDelete
Oh my gosh - gorgeousness this early morning!!! I love all the mirrors and that bathroom! I've always wanted to do a photo wall that didn't look cluttered but artistic, like this one!ReplyDelete
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Absolutely GORGEOUS!!! I love NCs fabrics but I hadn't seen her portfolio before- so so lovely...love all of the antique mirror.ReplyDelete
Stunning!! I love the use of mirrors and white walls!ReplyDelete
What gorgeous home. I think all the whites and neutrals have a peaceful, calming effect. I miss Vogue Living too. And Domino. And House and Garden...ReplyDelete
Love that picture wall!ReplyDelete
Ah gorgeous! There is actually an awesome design scene in Australia. The architecture that's going on there blows U.S. architecture away. We've even thought about moving for it!ReplyDelete
So funny - was just looking at an old Vogue Living yesterday and thinking the same thing. Yes, Vogue Living Australia is fabulous, as is Neisha Crosland's fabulous home!! LOVE the bathroom. I have a scarf of hers from years ago that I still adore!!ReplyDelete
Perhaps after being surrounded by so much pattern and color all day for the job, the more neutral home is preferred. I am quite smitten with that bathroom, fabulous!ReplyDelete
Whoa! That bathroom has me dreaming! I totally forgot about Vogue Living. Thanks for this!ReplyDelete
What fantastic inspiration - I've not read this magazine for a while so I must do so soon!ReplyDelete
Love the photo wall collage and that gorgeous wall paper!! xoReplyDelete
Australian Vogue Living is one of my favorite magazines ever. It, along with World of Interiors, is one of the magazines I turn to for interiors and styling inspiration. I think it's wonderful that you have given it a shout-out as it is so important to support our favorite print magazines lest we lose them!ReplyDelete
omygosh, I LOVE LOVE the bathroom styling.ReplyDelete
I've never gotten Australian Vogue Living. I will definitely be keeping my eye open on my next visit to the library and bookstore.
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Title: A very Vampy Halloween
Rating: MA/NC-17
Because it's my favorite holiday I wanted to write for Halloween. I've been wanting to do something with this picture that was on my tumblr dashboard (alwaysaroused[dot]tumblr[dot]com/post/11438599181) too. I thought it would be perfect for Halloween.
I give thee a little Halloween TREAT. Enjoy!
LOVE -nicekittyrawr
THIS IS NOT A PART OF OUR 'LET LOVE IN' SERIES (Losing Control [Embry/Lillah] and the upcoming Drawn To You [Jacob/Ness])
I absolutely love Halloween. It's my favorite holiday. The night air is crisp, the leaves are turning and a girl can dress up as anything she wants. Giggling as I step into Sam and Emily Uley's house I feel pretty proud of myself and my costume.
"Wh- what, what are you wearing?" Jake's voice is filled with a mixture of confusion and something else I can't put my finger on. His eyes are, to be honest, a little glazed over. As soon as he sees me across the room his jaw hit the floor. So to speak. I watch as his jaw then tenses up and he begins to let his eyes fly around the room, looking everywhere but at me. Jake squints a little when he notices the other guys glancing my way. I hear my name being called and I look across the room to see Rachel waving at me. She's draped over Paul and it looks like she's well on her way to being drunk. She winks at me and I can't help laughing.
"I'm wearing a costume, Jake. It is Halloween, after all. I'm a vampire. What do you think?" I don't even know what possessed me to wear something so risqué in front of my friends. They've barely seen me in a bathing suit all the years I've known them. But something about tonight made me want to step out of my comfort zone.
My costume consists of a black corset, black hot pants, fishnet stockings and an awesome belt I found at Hot Topic. On my feet I'm wearing four inch black suede booties. My hair is sleek and straight and my make-up is black and smoky. The fangs in my mouth, I'm most proud of, because they aren't the cheap plastic type. They are more like caps on each of my canine teeth. They look "real" - or as real as most humans assume vampire fangs are suppose to be. Only some know we vampires don't have something like that in our mouths.
I grin at Rachel then notice one of the other imprintees giggling behind her hand as she watches Jacob. They love to mess with him when it comes to me. I am Jacob Black's imprint but we are in limbo right now. The friends stage has been hard for us to get out of. Well, hard for him at least, I've wanted to move on for a while. The other shape shifters and the imprints do everything they can to tease Jacob or get a rise out of him. Some days I find it funny, other days I just wish he would stop fighting it and let us get past this part of our relationship.
"I think you need to put some clothes on, that's what I think."
His voice is like steel. Hard and rough. I'm not really sure what it is that has him so worked up. I thought he would be amused by it. We're going to walk around with Sam and Emily while they take Claire trick or treating. I've been looking forward to doing this for several weeks. Frowning up at Jake I watch as he still won't look at me. I grab one of his hands in mine and jerk it lightly, making him give his attention to me. When he finally looks at me I lift a brow in question.
"I thought it was ironic. I thought you would think it was funny and cute, Jake. Is it that bad? Do I need to go home and change?"
I'm starting to worry that this costume was a huge mistake.
"I think- we don't need to go trick or treating with Claire."
"O-kay, I'll just-" I point over my shoulder, motioning I'm going to leave.
"I didn't mean you should leave. Just that... let's walk outside and talk."
He guides me through the living room to the front porch and I follow him out into the yard. We are quiet as we walk and I keep casting glances at Jake. He still looks tense and even a little angry. Weird. Jake and I have always been open with one another. I have no idea what's gotten into him. Stopping next to Jake's little car I lean against it, waiting for him to speak. He paces in front of me while I just watch. His muscles roll and bunch under the plain t-shirt he's wearing. My eyes stayed glued on them in fascination. How can one man be so beautifully built? It baffles me every time I look at him. He doesn't see how amazing he is but I watch other women looking at him and I can't help but want to tell them he's mine.
I sigh and Jake spins to face me. Finally. Maybe we'll get somewhere now that he's actually looking at me. "You shouldn't be wandering around like that- half naked." His words surprise me and I frown at him. I wouldn't exactly call this 'half naked' but whatever.
"It covers more than my swimsuit, Jake!"
"Well you're swimsuit isn't sexy!"
If that isn't like a slap in the face I don't know what is. I cross my arms over my chest and blink in shock. Jake's eyes drop and I tilt my head to look down. When I realize what he's looking at my face and chest flush. With my arms crossed and the corset being so snug my boobs are pushed up a little, giving him plenty to see.
"I guess I should go swimsuit shopping next summer then! I mean, if my other one isn't sexy-"
"I didn't mean it's not sexy. I just meant it's not fucking lingerie like what you're wearing now." Jake growls out the words before pausing like he just realized I'm upset over what he just said. "Wait. You're angry that I-" He pauses and shakes his head. "You're something else Renesmee Cullen. You are many many things, including beautiful."
"Beautiful isn't the same as sexy."
"No, it's not." Jake runs his hand across the back of his neck and looks at me in bewilderment. His feet begin to slowly move toward me and I stand and watch curiously. I don't really know why I'm getting annoyed with him and this "sexy" business. I guess I just want him to finally see me as more than the little girl that he's watched grow up. I need him to think I'm sexy and smart and to want me as more than his friend. Sure, I'm his imprint, but he doesn't really treat me like the other guys treat theirs. I'm starting to wonder if something went wrong when he imprinted on me.
He doesn't stop walking until he's right in front of me, so close that the toes of our boots are touching. "Do you need me to tell you you're sexy? Is that what this is about?"
In my head I'm scream "Yes!" but I manage to squeak out a, "What? No!" Lie.
"Hmm, ok." That's all he says. Nothing else. What the hell?
I look up at him, my head tilted back because Jake is so darn tall. He just stands looking down at me, his dark eyes look serious and I'm almost afraid he's about to lecture me on appropriate attire.
"You're beautiful." A kiss on my forehead. "Smart." A kiss on my left cheek. "And funny." A kiss on my right cheek. I shiver and goosebumps pop up all over my skin. Jake's hands move to my shoulders and they move up and down, as if he's trying to warm me up. But that isn't necessary because these chills aren't from the cold night air. Cold doesn't bother me much anyway, since my body temperature runs a little high.
"You are sweet and caring and loving." A kiss on the tip of my nose. Then a memory of him doing that when I was a child pops into my head. "I'm amazed by how incredible you are, Ness. Even if you weren't my imprint I would be," he stops and grins and shakes his head, "enchanted by you. I know that sounds cheesy and ridiculous but it's the truth."
I let my eyes drop from his face because I need to get away from the intensity for a second. Jake's hand shoots out and he lifts my chin up so I'm looking into his eyes again. His free hand moves to settle at my waist and I can feel the heat from his skin. It feels delicious and I shudder a little. I know he's felt it when I see the corner of his mouth turn up into a smile.
Swallowing around the lump in my throat I whisper out, "Thank you".
"This is," his eyes drop down, traveling the length of my body before coming back up, "...sexy. No, that's not even the right word for it. It's more than that. My brain can't even form the right words for what it did to me when you walked into the house, Ness. This should be illegal. I actually can't believe your parents let you leave like this."
I mumble out an explanation about them not really seeing me because I was wearing a long coat. They were only able to see my legs and probably assumed I was wearing a skirt or dress. Jake snickers and makes some comment about my dad being pissed if he saw. I'd done everything I could to keep my costume out of my head so Daddy couldn't see it.
"So you like it then?" I ask with a hopeful tone to my voice. My eyes meet Jake's head on and I wait for him to answer me.
"'Like' doesn't even cover it. I'll be dreaming about this costume for the rest of my life. I am pretty sure I'm going to need you to wear it every year from here on. Except, only for me and not in public."
I am completed surprised by Jake's words. He's never been open about any kind of relationship between us or led me to believe he saw me in that way.
"Yeah?" I know I sound breathless and silly but I don't care.
"Yes. Really really, yes."
When both his hands move to frame my hips he loops a thumb through the metal rings on my belt. Jerking me forward by them Jake brings my body against his. Oh my. My eyes grow wide as I stare up at him. He watches me for any signs of discomfort and I guess he doesn't see any because he presses us against the side of his car. I can feel that he's hard and when I shift my hips against his a delicious moan vibrates Jake's broad chest.
"I think I need to kiss you now."
"I think I need to let you."
The grin on my face is sassy and when his eyes dart down to my mouth I can't help but lick my lips in anticipation. I've been waiting for him to do this for as long as I can remember. Jake's lips are a feather light touch on mine, our mouths closed at first. He pulls my top lip into his mouth and runs his tongue along it. My hands move up his arms to his chest, stopping just below his neck.
I'm surprised when I feel him pull away then dive back into my lips, his tongue pushing into my mouth. He lets the tip of it touch my fangs and I shiver. I'd forgotten all about them. Pulling back to look at me Jake licks his own lips and his breathing is heavy. How can someone so sexy exist?
"Is it weird that I find those fangs sexy as hell?"
My breathy "no" makes Jake grin.
"I want to know what it feels like to have them bite into my skin."
My eye brows shoot up in surprise but I lean up on my tip toes to oblige him. It feels awkward when I put my mouth on his warm skin. I don't think I would like to have fangs in my mouth all the time. Testing, I run them along his skin, enjoying the way his body shudders against mine. I suck his skin into my mouth and it still feels weird with the fake teeth but I love when I hear him moan for me.
Jake jerks his hands, pulling me hard. I twist my hips a little, brushing against him once, twice, going for a third time before he holds me steady. One of his hands leaves my hip and moves around to my lower back, his fingers slipping beneath the fabric of my hot pants and running along the top of my ass. I am pretty sure there is a great flood in my pants. Jake presses his fingertips into my skin, thrusting a little while I grind against him.
My tongue washes over his skin before I lift my head to look at him. I love the look on his face. In his eyes. There is lust and excitement there, plain for me to see. Before I realize what he's doing his mouth is on mine again. This kiss is intense and passionate and it takes my breath away. I had no idea things could be this all consuming. His hand leaves my back and I whine into his mouth. Jake chuckles and I feel one single fingertip run along the edge of my corset and pants. It's a simple touch but it does amazing things to me. I'm aching between my legs and my nipples are tingling beneath the fabric of my top.
I have been turned on before, especially lately, but this is an entirely different experience. That realization makes me wonder if it would be more intense to achieve orgasm at his hands instead of my own. At that thought I nip at his bottom lip, bringing forth the tiniest bead of blood, which I swipe away with my tongue.
Then his hand is moving down to my thigh, teasing my skin through the netting on my legs. He traces the edge of my hot pants. Back and forth, back and forth. My body goes tense at first but it relaxes almost instantly. This is Jake and I trust him. The back of his fingers grazes the aching spot between my legs and I jump, my hands moving to his face. I release his mouth because I can't breathe anymore.
Jake proceeds to trace my face with kisses while he allows me to catch my breath. Once I can concentrate and think straight again I know I need him to do that again. He groans but I ignore it. I am waiting, just waiting, and hoping for more. Shifting my legs I bite down on my bottom lip when the fishnets create friction I so desperately need.
Then his hand is there, cupping me, pressing against me with the heel of his palm. It's like fireworks in my head, lava in my veins. I take a shuddering breath, planning to ask him for more but the only thing that will come out of my mouth is his name on a sigh. His fingers begin to lightly trace me, the touch so gentle that I can barely make it out.
Before I know what he's planning his fingers slip just under the edge of the black fabric between my legs. It's nearly impossible for me to think coherent thoughts or stand on my own two feet.
"Christ, Ness you are so fucking wet. I want to fuck you so bad."
My mouth goes dry when I comprehend those words.
His fingers slip further beneath the elastic and he pulls at the netting of my stockings, breaking the threads to give himself better access. Running the back of his fingers along my wet pussy Jake gives me a second to get use to his touch. It doesn't take long for him to feel the rush of arousal and need I have for him. He lightly brushes his fingertips just inside my lips. My knees buckle and he catches me with both hands. I frown at the loss of his rough fingers on my swollen flesh.
Jake sits me on the hood of his car, the cold metal making me shiver and remember we're outside. As if he just now realized this too Jake takes a look around the yard. He must not have seen or head anything because soon enough he turns back to me. His hand moves from my hip up to my lips, tracing my bottom lip with his damp finger. I try to flick my tongue out to taste him but he pulls me in for a rough kiss. Getting frustrated with my fake fangs I pull away and remove them. Jake is giving me a pouty face and I laugh.
"It's hard to kiss you with these things in my mouth."
"Yeah, but it was just hot as hell." He grins playfully before kissing me again.
I begin to wonder if this is all we are going to do when he finally pulls away one more time. "I think I need to get you back to my place. I also think you need to tell me right now if you don't want to let me have my way with you."
"Why would I not want that?"
He shrugs, "I don't know. I didn't want to assume."
"You just felt me up, Jacob. I'm pretty sure you could tell how much I want you."
He rolls his eyes, "That's not what I meant."
I shove him away and jump down off of the car before I say anything. "I think if you don't get us to your house before long I might have to take advantage of you here. I'm tired of taking care of these things on my own."
Jake is a fish. His mouth opens and closes when my words register in his brain. We are in his car and on our way before I can blink. I keep distracting him with my mouth on his neck and scruffy jaw. When I try to tug his hand from the steering wheel and place it between my legs Jake swerves. I can't help but giggle when he throws a wide eyed look my way.
"I- You- Ness, I can't believe you're so..."
I laugh and shrug while I grin at the shock on his face, "What? Horny? Vocal? I've waited on you to make a move for a while now Jake. This is not sudden, my desire for you. You've just been so stubborn about not wanting to move on that you haven't noticied."
He allows his hand to rest on my thigh when I place it there. During the short drive to his place his thumb moves back and forth, through the little holes in my fishnets. I am barely able to keep myself in my seat and I'm surprised when he speaks.
"You aren't wearing panties."
"No, I'm not."
"Do you often go without panties?"
I am smug when I answer. "I guess that'll be something you'll have to find out on your own."
Jake stops at a stop sign and turns his face to me. He captures my chin in his hand and pulls me toward him roughly. Our lips slam together and I grin against his mouth. For a few minutes there I was worried he was unaffected. Scooting closer I place my feet in the passenger seat, my knees bent and my legs spread just enough to give him access if he so chooses.
And chose he does. I feel his free hand move along the inside of my leg, his blunt cut nails dragging along my thigh makes me moan. When his fingers slip under the leg of my hot pants he begins the same torturous touch just inside my lips. I pull my mouth away from his and nip my way over to his ear before looking down. We are still sitting at the stop sign but I don't care. My eyes are glued on what part of his hand I can see.
His forearm muscles work as he moves his fingers lightly. Placing a hand on his elbow I slide my hand down his silky skin, tracing the play of sinewy strength as I go. I don't try to direct his hand but I'd just about do anything to get him to touch me more.
One of his long fingers slides into me and I dig my fingertips into his arm. It feels amazing to have him touching me this way. When he begins slowly pumping his finger in and out I look up at him. His gaze is held on my face and I let him see everything on mine. My eyes roll back in my head when he adds a second digit. I meet his stare again and God, the look in his eyes is almost unbearable. I bite down on my bottom lip to hold in the moan of pleasure that wants to escape.
His fingers feel amazing moving in my body. He swirls them around and then pushes all the way. When the heel of his hand touches my clit I think I might come right there. The car jerks and I open my eyes and realize we've finished the drive to his house. Without thinking I pull his hand from between my legs and climb into his lap.
My mouth latches on to Jake's and he grips my hips with his hands. I can feel the dampness on his fingers and it turns me on further, knowing that is my arousal on his skin. "I need to come, Jake. Please." I mutter against his neck. Jake's body stiffens when I seat myself on his lap. His hard on presses the zipper of his jeans against my pussy and I grind down on him. I don't even have to use my own strength to move against him again because he's pushing his hips up into me and pressing his hands down on my hips.
It's nearly all I can take, having him rub against me like this. The seam in the crotch of my hot pants rubs against my clit and I arch my back in pleasure. Strong hands on my hips keep moving me until one of them slides down the front of my bottoms. His splayed fingers massage and move their way down until he cups me again. Jake's calloused fingertips begin to make circles around my clit, rubbing and enticing me.
I need to come. So bad. Just a few more brushes on my wet flesh and I'll be there. Now. Now. Now. I rock my hips against his hand, his cock trapped between our bodies and his moaning breath against my neck. I come hard but he keeps pressing and rubbing, lighter now. It seems he's trying to keep my in a constant state of arousal.
My body falls forward against Jake's chest and before I can react he is climbing out of the car. "Wrap your legs around me." His voice is gravelly and sexy and I want him to fuck me on the hood of the car. Then the front porch. Then the couch. I don't know that we'd ever make it to his bed if I had it my way. There are so many other amazing surfaces to try.
Amazingly, he manages to keep his hand between our bodies and get us inside the house while my mouth sucks and nips at his neck. One thing about a small town is that you don't have to lock your front door. No need for fumbling with keys to get into the house.
Jake carries me straight to his bedroom, his fingers still gently driving me crazy while my body hasn't completely come down from the first time. He places me on the bed, his hands leaving my body for the first time. I whimper in annoyance and Jake chuckles in the darkness. Then the room is filled with the soft light from his bed side lamp. I've been in Jake's room many times over the years but from this angle, it all looks different.
There is a photo of the two of us on his nightstand and I grin at it. It is fairly recent but I'm not sure who the photographer was. Jake and I are looking at one another and smiling like crazy. It's so obvious how in love with him I am.
I turn my gaze from the picture to his face and he is watching me with a soft smile on his face. He kneels on the bed beside me and begins unzipping my boots. Once those are discarded he goes to the belt at my waist. "I really really love this costume on you. I think I might need to keep all the pieces here. I plan on seeing you in this again."
"You do?"
His eyes dart up to mine. I know I sound surprised but I can't help myself.
"Yes. More than just occasionally. If that's ok with you."
I grin and nod.
"That is more than ok. As long as it means we will both be naked eventually."
A low rumble fills the room and Jake's eyes go dark. I watch his face as he frees me of the belt. I can tell he's trying to decide what to remove next. Corset or my glorified panties. I make the decision for him and reach behind my back to pull the ribbon holding my corset together. Sitting up I turn just slightly so he can unlace and tug it off of my body.
My breasts feel heavy when they are finally released from their confinement. I cup them on impulse, rubbing at my hardened nipples. My gaze moves to Jake's face as I turn back around. His eyes are glued on my hands. I can't help myself. Releasing one breast I begin to pay attention to the other, pulling at my nipple, shooting sparks of fire to the place between my thighs.
"Mmm." I moan happily before switching to the other one. Brown eyes flicker between my face and my breasts and I just keep doing what I know my body loves. This time I go back to cupping both breasts and take my nipples between each thumb and forefinger. When Jake's tongue darts out to wet his lips and one of his own hands palms his cock through denim I twist my nipples. With every groan and moan and whimper I keep my eyes on his face. He continues to watch, completely enraptured by my hands on my breasts.
"Every time I do this to myself, I think of you."
My voice sounds loud in the room and Jake jerks, as if he's just realizing this is real and I'm here. I pluck at each nipple, a little harder this time and my head drops back in ecstasy. Who knew having him watch me pleasure myself could be an even bigger turn on?
"I always wonder if your hands and your mouth will feel even better."
That does the trick. It snaps Jake out of his zombie state and he's pushing me down on the mattress. He pushes my hands away from my skin and replaces them with his. Large hands cover one of my breasts while he sucks the skin of the other into his mouth. He avoids my nipple at first, kissing around it. I push my chest up, begging him to touch. When his lips finally cover my pebbled flesh I think I might come again.
I spread my legs, cradling Jacob's hips, lifting up to press into his still hard cock. My hands move down his shirt until I'm finally able to pull it up as far as possible. Since his mouth is occupied he has no interest in losing the shirt so I move on. I trace along the waist band of his jeans, around to the front so I can unbutton and unzip his pants. My free hand moves up his back and into his hair, tugging it.
"I want to feel your cock in my hand Jake. Please let me touch you."
His body freezes for a second but when he lifts his head to look at me- smoldering doesn't even come close to what his eyes are. Quickly he tosses his shirt over his head while I begin to work on his pants. As soon as the zipper is down and I'm able to part the fabric of his boxer briefs his erection pops out. His hissing breath sends shivers up my spine while I take him all in. It's cliche, the next words that come out of my mouth, but they are damn true.
"You're so big Jake." I wrap my hand around him and pump once before he falls forward, catching himself before he falls on top of me. "I can't wait to have this inside of me." I tell him with another hand pump. Hips jerking and pumping forward tell me not to stop. So I don't. I keep moving along his hard and hot flesh. It feels amazing in my hand and I'm wet, turned on and burning for him.
"I need you. Hard and fast. I need you to fuck me right now Jake. Will you do that? Will you fuck me until I can't feel my legs anymore?"
Again with the fish mouth as he looks down at me.
He dives at me with a kiss while I keep my hand occupied with his cock. I don't know how we do it but we manage to completely get rid of his pants and I guide him, my hand still wrapped around his hard on.
Jake scrambles back to pull down my hot pants until I'm exposed to his eyes. He can't seem to drag them away as he tugs at the fishnets, trying to rip them off of me. He sort of succeeds and I have to wiggle out of them so I can toss them on the floor.
"You owe me a new pair."
"I'll buy you a dozen."
When his head is at my entrance I shiver and moan at what I know I'm going to get. He tries to push into me slowly but I don't allow that. I'm so far gone in my need for him that I can't wait anymore.
There is a sting of discomfort, then a sensation of fullness like I've never known or imagined. Jake doesn't move at first. He just props himself up on his elbows and looks into my eyes. He voice is full of sincerity when he says, "I love you. So much."
My eyes tear up and I pull him down to me and our lips seal together. This is almost too much. But it's not enough. I've wanted him, needed to hear those words for so long. I arch up into him and sigh his name. "I love you too. Always."
He tries his best to be gentle and make love to me but I don't allow that. "Harder Jake. You promised a fucking," I insist.
A moan and a shutter is the only reaction I get before he begins pushing into me. I lift my hips, meeting his thrusts as I dig my nails into his ass, urging him on. Then he's moving faster, pounding into me harder. His mouth moves to my breasts and he lightly bites a nipple. Again I urge him on.
"More. Bite and pull." I instruct. And he does and it feels amazing. It sets me on fire, his teeth pulling my nipple as I watch him tug it harder. This gets me going, making my clit ache and my pussy wet. Jake grunts when my muscles flutter around him. He moves to the other breast, repeating the action while I writhe and scream beneath him.
"Yes. So good. So fu- wet for you. Want you. Jacob. Ung." I place a hand between our bodies and begin to touch my clit.
I'm surprised when I hear Jake's voice. I've been so lost in my own pleasure. "Do you touch your pussy and think of me?"
"Oh God. Just a little more. Almost..." I can't talk because Jacob has lifted my leg and placed it over his shoulder and good Lord he's hitting some new spot I've never felt before. My mouth falls open and I'm panting and moaning. "So good. So good. Right there. I'm-" falling apart in his arms, calling his name, arching and undulating beneath him. Then he's pumping into me erratically and just as I think I might lose my mind I come in rippling waves. Jacob jerks and shutters, coming inside of me, making me shiver.
His arms are braced on each side of my head and he eases my leg down until it falls, lifeless, to the mattress. My arms droop down, falling from the grasp my hands had on his back. Jake allows his body to slowly rest on mine. I immediately wrap my legs around the back of his thighs, holding him to me while he nuzzles into my neck. Placing kisses along my sweaty skin Jake sighs. Periodically the muscles in my body twitch as they relax. I giggle a little and softly kiss Jake's shoulder, tasting the sweat on his skin.
"Wow." I say into the empty air and Jake lifts his head to look at me. He's wearing the biggest, most smug grin on his face and I can't help but return it.
"I'm pretty sure Halloween is my favorite holiday now."
"It's always been my favorite. I've been telling you how awesome it is!" I laugh and lightly shove his shoulder.
Jake places his hands on my hips and rolls us over until I'm on top of him. "You have been. I promise to listen from now on. As long as you promise to keep letting me see you naked."
"I am pretty sure that is one promise I can happily keep." I tell him as I relax against his chest, my chin propped on my hands. I stare down at Jake with a grin on my face. "We just had sex."
"Yes," he laughs, "we did."
"Can we do it again?"
"Um, y-yeah, of course. Like I'd say no?" he looks bewildered at my question.
I reach up and kiss Jake on the chin as I explain, "I'm just making sure you aren't going to flip out on me or anything. This is new territory for us."
Jake nods and is quiet for a long second. "Yes, it is new but I don't want it to be a one time thing. Ness, you're my imprint and my best friend. I want you to be much more than that."
"I want to be more than that too. I want everything with you, Jake. I always have. You're the one that has taken so long." I grin at him playfully.
Jake wraps his arms around me and hugs me tight before placing a kiss on my lips, "I didn't want you to feel pushed into a relationship just because I imprinted."
"I haven't felt that way. Not even close."
Jake grins down at me while he runs his fingers through my hair. "So you wanna be my girl?"
"I've always been your girl Jake. I'd be proud to have you claim me."
I've never seen someone as excited as Jake is when he hears my words. You'd think he'd just won the lottery. He puts his hands on my hips and pulls me up his body so that he can reach my mouth easier.
We kiss and caress and love one another the rest of the night. Randomly, I think to myself- I sure do love Halloween. It's the most wonderful time of the year.
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Managers' power within organisations has been analysed by several approaches: Orthodox management and organisation studies ('functional approach'), Critical Management Studies ('socio-political approaches'), interpretive, discourse-oriented and constructivist concepts ('interpretive-discursive approaches'), and anthropological, socio-psychological and sociological approaches ('socio-cultural approaches'). In organisational reality functional, socio-political, interpretive-discursive, and socio-cultural aspects are closely related and intertwined. However, because of division of intellectual labour, probably more because of different worldviews, researchers often make use of these approaches quite selectively. Such focussing has its advantages but also weaknesses. This paper therefore argues that it often helps to investigate complex phenomena such as managers' power in multi-dimensional ways.
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On the Ingrained Biases of the Literary Canon
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The books of the literary canon were written almost exclusively by straight men of European descent. There are exceptions: a handful of Russian authors, a few white women, a smattering of hispanic authors, and so on. But these make up a fraction of a fraction of the list of "classic books."
So, let's just start by saying, you know, this is a problem. And it's a problem not just because of the exclusionary qualities, but because it's a self-perpetuating issue. We teach students that books of a certain nature are "good," which informs the definition of "good books" for those who will define the literary canon as it continues on to new iterations. And not just a problem because it's a self-perpetuating issue, but because it threatens to limit one of the core benefits of reading as a practice: The cultivation of empathy through increased awareness of experiences dissimilar from our own.
But let me step back for a second and talk at this from a few different angles.
My Experience with the Canon
I want to be clear that the books in the canon are worthy entries, and there have been only a handful that I've regretted reading. Some of my favorite books (Picture of Dorian Gray, The Great Gatsby, Brave New World, etc.) are classics written by white dudes. So, really, I'm feeling more like a concerned citizen here than a rioter. But I also feel I have enough perspective that I can speak on this issue.
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Reader Entry Point
Over the last six months, I've read about 10 books I didn't like. Now, I'm not here to vent about the frustrations involved. And I'm not here to bad-mouth the stories; most of them failed by being mediocre as opposed to outright bad. But the experience got me thinking about what, for me, makes books "fail" in this way.
The Concept of a "Reader Entry Point"
I'm sure there are many different ways for a book to fail. However, the common thread I found in the aforementioned works was that they failed to engage me. Engagement is a complex topic, and I'm confident that readers will vary pretty greatly on when and how they become engaged with a story. However, over these last few months, I've tried to think through what I need to find a story engaging.
I've decided to call this "thing" that makes me engaged my "entry point." It's the point in the story where I'm not just willing to be there but willing to become invested. Without that investment, I honestly don't think a book can give me a satisfying experience. And the later in the story this entry point is found, the more I'm likely to find the book hard to push through.
Fundamentally, I think the entry point requires that I have something or someone to care about. And once I care about that single element of the story, I'm much more willing to follow the story, become emotionally invested, and be patient with the imperfections of the work. At that level, I'm confident that all readers are the same. But at the level below it — what sorts of somethings and someones will work for them — it's likely to vary widely.
My Major Entry Points
Despite the highly subjective nature of this topic, I wanted to explore the things that tend to work well to get me into a piece.
- A sympathetic major character.
I don't want or need this character to be perfectly good. I don't want or need them to be charming beyond reason. In fact, I don't even need to like them. But I do need to feel sympathy for them and the situation they're in. I have to recognize something human in them that makes me want to push forward. If I have at least one key player who fits into this category, I'm much more likely to become engaged.
In Neverwhere, I find the main character's quirks, his mundane challenges, and his sense of the world to be highly relateable. As a result, the bizarre things that happen to him are far more intriguing, and it feel compelled to follow Gaiman as he presents the rest of his world and story.
- A plot with meaningful stakes.
I tend to disagree that every good story needs conflict, but I do believe that every great story needs something to be at stake. If you give me a plot where it's clear what's being risked, what might be gained, and those outcomes feel meaningful within the confines of the story, I'm likely to follow along even if I haven't been won over on other fronts. And if you can do this starting from the premise of the story, it really amps up my engagement.
In A Simple Plan, the early discovery of millions of dollars makes the stakes and the goal incredibly clear. I'm pulled into the story despite having no strong feelings about the characters or the setting, and that suspense follows for the remainder of Scott Smith's story.
- A fascinating setting.
The setting has to be pretty damn good to win me over on its own, but it's certainly happened before. Whether it's the magic system of a fantasy world, the compelling politics of a sci-fi adventure, or the seedy underworld of a transgressive literary tale, the setting can do a great deal to win my patience while the plot and characters are gradually being introduced.
The Name of the Wind got me interested through providing a well-developed setting. It took more than a hundred pages for the first intriguing plot point to happen, and it took even longer for me to like the lead character. Both eventually happened, but if the setting hadn't interested me, I likely would have dropped the book before Patrick Rothfuss had a chance to introduce these other elements.
With these thoughts in mind, I've started to pay attention to this question in my own work. Who are readers supposed to care about? Are the stakes meaningful and clear? Is the setting rich and developed enough to bring the reader in?
But I also know that this list is incomplete. As a result, I'm very interested in a discussion of how the experience varies for you. In the comments, let me know what gets you to buy into a story, and provide examples where you have them.
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Melanie Rae Thon: Advice to Writers and Other Q&A Highlights
I had the privilege to attend a reading, Q&A, dinner, and workshop with the fantastic Melanie Rae Thon. (Don't know who that is? Check out my spotlight entry.) This entry includes some notes, highlights, and pictures from the reading and Q&A portions of that event.
Highlights and Notes from the Q&A
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Poems Are Night Fires: An Interview with Rob Carney
I mentioned Rob Carney before when he was gracious enough to share a writing exercise with us a couple months back. Let me expand on what I said there.
Rob Carney is an astounding poet and a professor at Utah Valley University. When Carney's class was recommended to me, it came with one of the strangest testimonials I've heard: That the class didn't feel like learning but playing. Nevertheless, after the class was done, it was clear that students had improved their craft.
I had the chance to take this poetry class from Carney, to take another class on dystopian fiction, to read his work, and to see him perform in the local slam poetry scene. And now, I've also had the chance to interview him. Thanks again, Rob, for agreeing to this.
Now, let's launch into my questions and his responses.
Rob Blair: For those unacquainted with your work, how would you describe yourself? What style and thematic qualities would you say define your body of work?
Rob Carney: This might be an oddball way to answer, but I'm going to do it anyway. Sometimes I've started readings by saying something along the lines of "I'll start with a poem that tells you a little bit about myself," and the poem is this:
The Person You Love Is 72.8% Water
I don't know if I'm going to hell,
but I like toast for breakfast,
and I can eat breakfast
any time of day.
A woman's slender arms
make me wish I was a painter.
Cats belong in every bookstore. They'll make the words
seep deeper in your bones.
If God and I were on a rocky beach,
we'd search out perfect skipping stones.
I'd tell Him my favorite miracle:
water into wine.
My favorite mood is Angry. That's a lie.
My favorite sin is lying. That's not true,
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I know, I know—water isn't wine.
But at night, when someone's thirsty,
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RB: If someone has never read your work, do you have a recommendation on where they should start?
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Can we write without empathy?
This is part of the "ask a writer" series. I received the following message from an aspiring writer named Doug. A lightly edited version is reproduced here with his permission.
I'm in Suzy V's Seductive Beginnings [writing] class, and Chuck Palahniuk is doing a Q&A for us. In one particular question, he talks about emotional stakes in writing:
"A clever idea is amusing, but unless you have a personal stake in it, the charm evaporates."
I've got pretty severe Asperger's. I recently took an empathy test with a health care professional and scored almost ZERO. So, I'm basically a robot with a heartbeat, and I hate it.
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6 Simple Ways to Kick Writer's Block in the Teeth
So you're struggling with writer's block. Here's the good news: You're not alone. Great writers throughout history have had staring contests with blank pages. Here's the better news: If you use the right strategies, writer's block can be overcome. This article will teach you four simple strategies for kicking writer's block in the teeth.
1. Write garbage.
Writer's block happens when the complex and sensitive neurological process of creativity gets disrupted, typically by stress and fear. One way to overcome that anxiety is to dive into the work by writing as much garbage as you possibly can.
In other words, get writing in your project, regardless of how awful, useless, or nonsensical that writing is. This is useful even if all you do is spew words onto the page that you know, beyond a shadow of a doubt, you will delete later. The point isn't necessarily to find the right words but to get yourself writing. You'll be surprised how quickly this breaks down anxiety and gets you to a place where writing feels natural again.


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'Around the Summer Solstice 2002, a group of my friends--top shelf session players--gathered at a studio near Burlington VT to play traditional and new music from Ireland, Scotland, Cape Breton and America. My idea was to capture the energy and spontaneity of a live seisiun. I wanted the listener to know what it sounds and feels like to be in the sweet spot every great session room has, and catch the flow of tunes and songs, some with little or no accompaniment. We recorded as much of the project in the live environment as practical. While we honored the traditions, we took a fresh look at everything and let the music tell us what it wanted next. It was seriously good fun, and we hope you enjoy the listening as much as we did the making of this fine recording. We meant every note of it' -- Susan Hamlin 'To the magic of her last CD Susan Hamlin now adds draiocht and we are all happily bewitched.' --Paul Elisha, WAMC/Northeast Public Radio 'A marvelous display of high energy at full tilt' Post Star Susan Hamlin is regarged as one of today's finest performers of Celtic and American Roots Music. 'Exquisite guitar work' Troy Record and 'warm multi-faceted vocals' --Times Union. Hamlin is joined by all-star players, including 7 Nations founding piper Neil Anderson 'the Jimi Hendricks of the Highland 'pipes,' 'Titanic' soundtrack guitarist Zan McLeod, fiddle master George Wilson, Tom English (Dr. Bodhran) Brian 'Uduboy' Melick on percussion. 'Younger than the Sun's' gorgeous studio production and artwork shine a CD Hamlin's rabid fans say never leaves their CD changer. Born in Buffalo, NY, Hamlin lived her first years with her grandmother who'd emigrated from Ireland's County Offaly. Singing before she could read, she took her guitar on the road as a Philly-based college folkie then joined the alternative band that later became THE HOOTERS. Her musical oddyssey has come back to her roots. Susan now tours extensively from festivals to concerts to public radio, often in the company of today's finest renegade Celtic artists. Her inventive arrangements of traditional and new acoustic music and fine originals showcase a major talent who's honoring tradition while keeping an eye on the horizon.
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The Rotherham of the South (with profound apologies to Rotherham and it's inhabitants)
Okay Gloucester isn't that bad but I am stuck for another week here without my usual entertainments. It's odd though, because I have Internet access and I have brought knitting but it still doesn't feel right. Things aren't that much different than I'd be doing at home but there is something that is missing.
Oh well.
I now have the confirmation that I was looking for that I can start a new pair of socks of the yarn smackdown advanced sock. I wonder if there are any yarn shops in Gloucester or even Cheltenham that might have something suitable. I know that there is a place in the market that does Zig Zag by King Cole and that makes a god pair but as it is variegated I think that it wouldn't necessarily suit a lace pattern. Well I'm going to be busy with work for the next couple of days but will see if I can hunt down yarn based product.
Although I don't know the size that I am knitting to I can at least get them underway.


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Pat DiNizio
Born Oct 12, 1955
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Nickname: Dinizio, Pat
Profession: Singer, Singer-songwriter, Musician, Actor, Songwriter, Film Producer, Politician
Nationality: United States of America
Date of Birth: Oct 12, 1955 (62 years old)
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A runtime Point Management database that holds current data values is maintained on the primary server and duplicated on the secondary server.
The primary Point Manager:
Processes point updates from:
Device Communication and the Virtual Point Process on the primary server
All manual and automatic control functions
Sends updates to the secondary Point Manager.
If device communications processes are running on the primary server, the corresponding processes also run on the secondary server.
While the primary server is the master, the device communication modules on the secondary server operate in standby mode to minimize the impact of redundant data collection on the communications LAN or the programmable controller.
When the primary server terminates, the:
Secondary Point Manager automatically begins receiving its updates from
The Device Communications and Virtual Point Process on the secondary server
All manual and automatic control functions.
Device Communications on the secondary server:
Establishes full communications with the devices and scans all point values.
Reports all point data to the Point Manager.
Important: Applications affected by duplicated point values are not supported.
When the primary server is restarted, resynchronization takes place:
The primary server immediately updates user registration and alarm data from the secondary server while it automatically takes over these functions.
A CIMPLICITY System manager issues a manual command for the primary server to take over point management and device communication.
The primary server:
Collects point data from the secondary server
Takes control of point management and device communication
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How to report a crime at Rockford University
The Department of Campus Safety & Security at Rockford University is located in the Marland Physical Plant.
- Campus Safety & Security can be reached by dialing "0" for the campus operator or 815-226-4060 from a non-campus phone.
- Campus Safety & Security is staffed 24 hours a day 7 days a week.
If you need assistance, the safety or welfare of any university community member or visitor is at risk, an incident occurs where university property is damaged; Campus Safety & Security Department should be notified immediately. The Department of Campus Safety & Security has a long-standing relationship with the City of Rockford Police Department and the City of Rockford Fire Department that includes the cities Emergency Medical and Ambulance services.
Dialing 911
911 can be dialed from any campus phone. When 911 is dialed from any campus phone the campus operator monitors the call's extension and location. A Campus Safety & Security Officer will be dispatched to the location to assist with the emergency. If 911 is called from a cell phone the campus operator CANNOT monitor the call. IF A CELL PHONE IS USED TO DIAL 911 TO REPORT AN EMERGENCY, A CALL NEEDS TO BE MADE TO THE CAMPUS OPERATOR AT 815-226-4060, 815-226-4000 OR DIAL"0" FROM ANY CAMPUS PHONE.
Accident and Injury procedures
When someone has an accident or is injured on campus, Campus Safety & Security should be notified at 815-226-4060. It is imperative that an ACCIDENT/INJURY REPORT be completed immediately and forwarded to Lang Health Center and the Rockford University Chief Financial Officer. The form should be completed even if no medical attention is sought.
Reporting of false emergencies
The intentional false report of a bomb, fire, or other emergency condition in any University facility or on property controlled by the University is prohibited. The maximum sanctions available under this policy shall be considered in disciplinary action against violators.
Alteration or misuse of emergency/safety equipment
The alteration or misuse of any fire fighting equipment; safety equipment; protective devices, including security vehicles and Physical Plant equipment designated for such purpose; or other emergency devices is prohibited. The maximum sanctions available under this policy shall be considered in disciplinary action against violators.
RU Police & Department of Public Safety
Marland Physical Plant
5050 E. State Street
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fax: 815-394-5293
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Often thought of as taboo, sex, drugs, and the rebelliousness of rock & roll command great deals of psychic energy that vacillate between attraction and repulsion.
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Music management Software Company accelerates development of new entertainment media management products.
Westlake Village, California. - May 10th, 2007 - Qsonix, developer of the only music management system with a touch -screen, drag and drop interface, announced it has closed a new round of financing aimed at fueling the company's product development and retail expansion. The financing was provided by an unnamed private entertainment firm, which, in addition to capital, will also provide additional R&D and manufacturing resources. "Following up our successful launch of the Q100 product, we are extremely pleased to have received ample funding to take the company to the next level and beyond." commented Mike Weaver, President of Qsonix. "We now have the resources to dramatically increase our presence in the market and build on the success of our first products. We have many exciting plans and innovative technology in development, beginning with the launch of our version 2.0 software platform which is now shipping."
The Qsonix management team and staff is committed to delivering the finest products and user experience and to earn the respect of its business partners, by offering excellent business opportunities, profits, marketing support, training and technical support programs.
"Proceeds from the investment will allow the company to introduce new next generation entertainment media management products including photo and video management, intelligent playback and exciting music acquisition capabilities. It will also focus on targeting mainstream specialty retail and International distribution along with marketing and branding techniques later in 2007" said Kelly Gamble, CTO of Qsonix.
About Qsonix
Located in Westlake Village, California, Qsonix is a market innovator and leader in providing user friendly digital media technologies. With it's world -class user interface, Qsonix offers the most reliable and truly friendly digital music management systems available. Qsonix products address a wide variety of lifestyles, tastes and environments. Consumers and Businesses alike can quickly and easily store, organize and playback music without the hassle.
Qsonix's involvement in the Home Entertainment market is focused on music enthusiasts that are served by custom integrators and specialty retailers with emphasis in home theater applications, whole -house distributed audio environments, customers with discrete audiophile equipment and those with large CD collections.
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Early detection, treatment, and rehabilitation are essential to getting a physician on the road to recovery and to reducing the risk to patients.
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BROOKLYN, Mich.-- In their last NASCAR race a week ago, Tony Stewart and Jeff Gordon got into an ugly confrontation following a collision. That makes their meeting Sunday in the Pepsi 400 all the more intriguing.
Stewart with three wins this season, exchanged angry words with Gordon following their race at Watkins Glen. So it's a safe bet the two will be watched to see if the hard feelings spill over to the high-banked oval at Michigan Speedway.
The trouble last week started on the second lap of a 90-lap race when Gordon tried to pass Stewart as both entered a sweeping 'S' turn, an area that doesn't provide for two-wide racing.
Gordon appeared to have position, but Stewart wouldn't give and their cars collided. Gordon's car was slammed into a guard rail. The damage cost him a lap at one point, although he eventually gained it back.
But the bottom line was Stewart finished sixth while Gordon chugged across the line 23rd.
As fate would have it, their haulers were parked next to each other and the war of words began the moment the two parked their cars.
''I had you,'' said Gordon, who had been trying to extend his record of six straight victories on road courses and become the first in series history to win seven.
''You'd better practice what you preach,'' Stewart yelled. ''You're always telling me to take it easy on the first lap. You think I did it on purpose?''
Stewart challenged Gordon to step into his hauler and settle the dispute man-to-man. Gordon refused.
''I'll slam you straight in the wall the next time you're near me,'' Gordon said as he walked away. ''I owe you one now, buddy.''
Before leaving the track, however, Stewart admitted in an interview with ESPN that the accident was his fault.
''I slid into him,'' Stewart said. ''I was the guy that made contact with him. He didn't hit me. It wasn't intentional. I got up there and I lost the back end and slid into him.''
Whether that satisfies Gordon remains to be seen this weekend.
What is certain, however, is that Stewart -- who won the rain-shortened Kmart 400 in June at Michigan -- has a chance to make a little history if he can win again.
Only five drivers have ever won both Winston Cup races at Michigan in the same year. Nobody has done it since Bobby Labonte swept both 1995 races.
''We just need to go out there and do what we did in the spring,'' Stewart said. ''It's a track where I've typically struggled in qualifying. But we qualified better in June than we had in the past.''
Races at Michigan are frequently won by the team that rations its fuel best during the final laps. It is not uncommon for the winner to cross the finish line with little but fumes left in the tank.
Stewart can't stand that kind of race.
''I don't know how to save fuel, basically,'' Stewart said.
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DIY Craft Flowers always call for the smile on the face of children. Random and easily at home available things. Easy Paper Flowers Craft Ideas for home decor always bring about ideas that may simple but the results come out to be very impressive and unbelievable that they are handcrafted. The handmade colourful paper flowers are easy to make.
Flowers have always been a constant source of inspiration for painters, writers, artists, designers and professionals of all sorts and all genres. A variety of colours in Tulips relaxation, peace and calmness to a stressed mind and have the power to pep up someone in a bad mood and are the best form of expression of any feelings. The easy handmade colourful paper flowers do the same.
If you love to make paper crafts, then don't miss to read how to make paper Roses!
Let's begin our session about how to make DIY easy paper flowers!
Material Required for Easy Paper Flowers
- Coloured crepe papers
- Scissors
- Thread
- Craft wire
- Craft glue
- Pencil
- Green tape
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Step by Step Procedure for Making Paper Tulip Flowers
Step 1: Cut out a red coloured strip of dimensions 14.5 x 4.5.
Step 2: Gather the paper right in the middle of the strip to form a bow like cut out in your hand.
Step 3: Twist the centre of the bow and bring one side of the bow and overlap it on another side. Give it the shape of a petal using your fingers, and turn the remaining part of the petals outwards giving it a finished petal look.
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Step 4: Tie thread at the end part of the petal. You will get a spoon like shaped petal.
Step 5: Make multiple petals like this, following the above method.
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I am aware that I am late with this but I have been trying to play so much of this game before I can do it justice in a review. What game am I talking about? Well it's a small indie game which has captivated players called Stardew Valley. I've put several months into the game and you know what? I still haven't done everything the game allows me to do but I have done enough that I feel like I finally can review the game.
Some of you may remember a fun little series called Harvest Moon, as a kid I had a blast with the series and I even loved some of the later entries into the series like Harvest Moon: Animal Parade, however it mysteriously has died since that game which is a shame and with the newest game apparently cancelled, it seemed that the beloved franchise had come to an end...but then a game came along and became the spiritual successor to Harvest Moon and that would be Stardew Valley.
Your character that you create was given a letter from his or she's grandfather on his death bed as he tells you to only open it when you are tired of the modern world. Years later you open it and inside is a deed to your grandfather's old farm in Stardew Valley. When you arrive at said farm, it is a bit worse for wear but it is yours to take care of. From then on you can raise crops, raise and tend animals, go fishing, mining, and way way more.
Sure it's always fun to go in guns blazing in something like Doom or experience an epic story like in the Mass Effect Trilogy but sometimes it's good to sit back, relax, and immerse yourself with something that's so laid back and fun and that's what Stardew Valley is, pure fun. The tasks on your farm are always fun, the many characters you meet throughout the game, the visual aesthetic of the game is always nice to look at, and the amount of content is just perfect. From the moment you start the game, you are given so much to work with at your own speed and choice that it's honestly overwhelming...in a good way.
What is a common issue with games these days? Many are honestly too short so developers can drain money out of us with DLC just to make the game seem longer than it actually is, the best example being Destiny. We already paid sixty dollars for a game, just give us a full game. With Stardew Valley, there is so much content that it justifies it's $15 price and then some, if this was $60 it would still be justified. It's not just growing vegetables and taking care of cows and chickens. There's fruit which you can turn into wine, juice, or even jelly. There's all kinds of animals to raise: chickens, ducks, rabbits, cows, sheep, goats,...demon chickens and dinosaurs. You can have mushrooms grow in a cave or have fruit bats live there and they can give you fruit.
But you're not just stuck to your farm, you can go to the local mines and battle monsters while mining for gems and ore which will definitely help you on your farm. You can also go to the lake, river, and ocean and catch a plethora of fish. You can go searching through the entire valley and forage items to sell. Basically? You're not going to be running out of stuff to do in this game for a long time.
But all work and no play can make you a dull game so you can travel to the village where you can meet the many people who are all very well written and interesting characters. A couple characters may seem like jerks at first but with enough time, you can grow to like them and see why they act like they do. Not only can you make friends with these people, you can even fall in love with somebody; it doesn't matter if you are a guy or girl, you can marry a man or woman who suits your fancy. Personally I went with Abigail because she's a gamer who has a Super Nintendo and a Chrono Trigger poster in her room!
What I love most about Stardew Valley is the amount of variety and the fact that no playthrough is exactly the same. Want to dedicate your entire farm to raising animals and selling the products that come from them? You can. Want to create dozens of kegs and turn your farm into a brewery? You can. Want to dedicate your time to the mine and sell the gem and ores you find? You can. Want to do a mixture of many things? You can. The game doesn't force you down one path, it allows you to choose your life in Stardew Valley to be whatever you want and I love it in every way.
The controls are fluid. The content is nearly limitless. The characters and story are fun. I've put over seventy hours into the game and I'm not going to be stopping anytime soon. Harvest Moon will always hold a nostalgic place in my heart but Stardew Valley trumps it in nearly every way. It is now one of my all time favorite games and I am so happy to give this game the ultimate rating of a 10/10.
Ladies and gentleman, I cannot recommend this game enough. Go to Steam, HumbleBundle, or GOG.com and get the game, it's definitely worth every penny and I think you will enjoy it. Hope you all enjoyed this review and I'll catch you all next time!
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An Overturned Toyota Vios
My lack of blog posting is the result of having too much stuff with loads of excuses. Simply saying, I haven't been spending quality time with my blog. I have a few lined up drafts on my blog but haven't been published yet. So much information that can be shared is now stucked in my brain…Mmm..
This morning, on my way to my workplace, there was a massive traffic jam at Jalan Kuching heading towards Jalan Duta ramp. KL traffic is unpredictable and one of the main cause is always traffic accidents. Check this one out which I took a snapshot this morning:
Overturned Toyota Vios at Jln Duta Ramp
I have no idea how on earth this car could have overturned in a traffic jam crawl. Well, stranger accidents have happened when you are on the road.


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My spouse and I have divorced. Why does his/her name keep appearing on the
assessment notices and tax bills?
Our office is required to list the owners of real estate according to the recorded
documents in the Register of Deeds office. If there was no type of documentation to
change the ownership in the property (quit claim deed, divorce judgment, etc.) we do not
have any way of changing the names. In this case, you may wish to check with the
attorney handling the divorce about transferring the property.
My spouse has passed away, but the assessment notice and tax bill still shows the
name. How can I get their name removed?
It depends on how the title to the property was held. If the property was held in joint
tenancy or survivorship marital property, you can file a Termination of Decedent's
Interest form with the Register of Deeds office. This form is available at the Register
of Deeds office and the staff can provide you with instructions on filling out the form.
If the property was not titled this way, you may wish to contact an attorney to help
transfer the property, especially if the property needs to go through probate.
I was married recently. Why hasn't my name been changed on the tax bill and
assessment notice?
If you haven't recorded any document to transfer the title to your property since your
marriage, the name reflected on the tax bill and assessment notice will be the same as
listed on the conveyance where you took title. To change the ownership, you may
contact an attorney to prepare the documents. Or, if you feel comfortable doing it yourself,
you may download the deed forms (currently available online from Chicago Title) at
I don't believe my property assessment is correct. Can you change it?
Our office is required to maintain the values established by the assessor for your
municipality. If you do not agree with your values, you should first contact your
assessor to discuss it. A good source of information is the state Department of
Revenue website at www.dor.state.wi.us/, which contains information on property
owners' rights and information about the assessment process in the forms and
publications sections.
I would like to obtain a survey of my property. I want to know what the lot
dimensions of my property are. Does your office have this?
Check with the Surveyor's Office.
Can you tell me what my property is zoned?
The county zoning division has information on
zoning for properties in the rural
part of the county. If the property is located within an incorporated city or village,
you will need to contact the appropriate department in that municipality.
What are the taxes on my property?
For first installment amounts, you should check with the treasurer for your
municipality. After that, check with the county treasurer's office.
Tax information for Dane County properties can also be found online using AccessDane.
Taxes may be paid online.
See the Dane County Treasurers webpage for more information.
I get several tax bills for adjacent parcels of land. Is there any way to combine them?
If you would like the properties to be assessed together, you may contact the assessor
for your municipality. If the properties are assessed together, you will get one
assessment notice and one tax bill, but the properties will continue to be listed
individually in the assessment roll. If you want the real estate parcels combined to
create one assessment parcel, please contact our office so we may review the parcels.
Sometimes, due to taxing district boundaries, such as school or tif districts, we are not
able to combine parcels for taxpayers.
We just bought a brand new lot this year, but the tax bill came in the previous
owner's name. Why didn't you update this?
When new lots, or parcels are created during the year, new parcel numbers are
assigned. However, the thing to keep in mind is that assessments are based on how
the property existed on January 1 of the given year. How the property existed on
January 1 is how the tax bill will be printed at the end of the year. If a new
subdivision or csm or deed creates new parcels during the year, those parcels will not
be assessable and taxable until the following year. What can you do to receive your
tax bill? Contact the treasurer for your municipality, who is authorized by statute to
split the tax bill for you upon your request. PLEASE NOTE: Some counties process
splitting of tax bills differently – check with
your county's Property Lister for information.
Revised: September 1st, 2009