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Known primarily as a techno and tech house DJ/Producer, Dirty Lary has pushed himself out of his comfort zone to create a new Indie Dance sounding EP, We Belong To The Stars. Rather than put the album up for sale on his label, Phunk Junk Records, Lary has generously chosen to make the album available for free download on his soundcloud page as a way to give back to everyone who has supported the Chicago-based artist throughout the years.
As I usually do when writing articles that are outside of the narrow band of music that I usually cover personally, I made it a point to play the music on repeat while writing. I must say that I thoroughly enjoyed the EP overall. My favorite track was Alien Dysquo, a laid back tune that would pair nicely with a pool at sunset on a Phoenix themed Pandora station.
Lary's influences that include Prince, Depeche Mode, and New Order are made abundantly clear at several points along the way. The sounds throughout the album range from 80's high school prom to Williamsburg cash only bar that let's people in based on the length of the line rather than the size of the crowd inside that oddly works together perfectly.
My only criticism is that such strong production needs equally strong vocals. When Stars Align, featuring the vocals of Bernie Journey is the only track on the EP to feature the work of a vocalist. When Lary originally approached me about this EP, I asked him two questions:
Is this a one-off? If not, do you plan to work with a vocalist in the future?
"I had a blast making this EP. I enjoyed pushing myself to do something different and unexpected. I plan on straying from my usual path from time to time.
I do enjoy music with vocals if the vocalist and I can meet eye to eye on the project. Vocals give a track a uniqueness that just an instrumental cannot bring to the table, so it's a matter of finding the right one. Working with Bernie on When Stars Align was a pleasure; and I only want to work with vocalists that mirror that experience."
Look out for future releases in his Beatport Store that will be announced on his twitter, facebook, and website. A number of his usual fare of Techno and Tech House can be found on his soundcloud page as well.
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Football Ferns
This morning the Football Ferns beat China 4 Nil to win the Valais Cup in Switzerland to show just how far women's soccer has come in New Zealand. The win is providing some much needed tonic for sports fans despondent about the loss of that other cup today. The win in Switzerland is the first bit of silverware for the Football Fern's Trophy Cabinet since winning the Asian Cup in 1975.

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About Erik
Erik Grivalsky performed his first stand-up set in third grade and wrote his first sketch in fifth grade. He then took a long break from comedy before beginning to study improv at the PIT in 2015. He was a member of one of the Armory's inaugural house improv teams, Charlie Foxtrot. He has also studied improv at Reckless Theater. Erik is currently a member of the PIT house team Corner Booth. Outside of comedy he enjoys screen printing, history, riding bikes, and coffee. He means well.


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Willmar girl elected Girls State governor
WILLMAR -- Rya Haglund of Willmar was elected governor of the American Legion Girls State gathering last week at Bethel College in St. Paul.
The Willmar American Legion will hold an open house in her honor from 6 to 8 p.m. tonight at the legion.
Haglund is the daughter of Patricia Haglund and Wes Haglund of Willmar.
Haglund was elected governor from among 425 high school juniors from all over the state.
Students are chosen for the program based on their interest in government and current events, moral character, leadership abilities and academic achievement.
Girls State has a program operating in most states in the nation. Those chosen to attend spend a week of intensive study of local, county and state government processes. They demonstrate their leadership skills as they develop their own city, county and state governments following the laws of their state.
Two girls from each state are chosen to attend Girls Nation, a national government training program held in Washington, D.C.


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Clíodhna always had horrible dreams before someone died.
The only female in her father's line in centuries, all the way from Ireland. Her brothers teased her with the old tales, that her family was descended from bean sidhes, or banshees. Her mother died during childbirth, so she had no protection from them. You know how boys can be. Relentless.
But that was years ago, she had moved out as soon as she turned 18. Family had come from all over, including her superstitious old great-gradndad from Ireland. She remembered being fearful of him when she was little, but he looked so small in person. He was the patriarch of the family. He named her Clíodhna, and started the boys on the path of calling her a banshee. At the big party, he came up and looked her over, then pronounced her as cursed. "I was right in calling you Clíodhna, first female in centuries. You brought back the blood fo the banshees to our clan."
Clíodhna ran out of the hall, grabbed her messenger bag, that she had packed with regular clothes for after the big party, and never looked back. Her own family calling her cursed. Banshee blood. She did a lot of things she wasn't proud of to get her own little apartment, but she had a decent jobm she could afford her apartment and small luxuries. She was happy. Then it happened.
She woke up screaming, tears streming down her face. A death dream. The first time she had one since she left her family. The first ever that she recognized someone. The patriarch himself, great-granddad. She got up and paced around her little apartment. Should she call her family? Go home to them? Just forget it happened?
There was something strange about it though. A young-ish looking man holding her great-granddad's hand. She didn't know him. As she thought of him, the dream passed through her eyes again. He had an unearthly quality to him. He was holding great-granddad's hand and saying he must find her. He had to see her. That's he knew this would happen. Great-granddad just nodded to himself.
Her who? She was the only her in the family. Did he mean her? And just who was he?
So many questions and Clíodhna didn't know how to answer any of them. She did something she hadn't done in years, since she was a little girl. She prayed to her mother, her dead mother that she had never met.
"Mom? What should I do? What does this all mean?" she cried out in her bedroom, tears running down her face. And then she listened. To her surprise she heard a faint "go" just like she heard "run" the night of her party. Not one to question her mother, she went and packed a bag. Maybe 5 years was long enough.
Meanwhile at her father's house the mysterious man was busy making everyone nervous. Great-granddad introduced him as an old family friend but he looked to be in his early 20s. Plus no one had met him before. But great-granddad insisted.
"She won't come you know. We don't even know where she is," James, the youngest boy told the mysterious family friend.
"She'll come," he glanced over at James. "You're the first to actually talk to me besides your patriarch. You may call me Adair."
"How do you know she'll come?"
"I just do."
James walked away shaking his head.
The next day, much to her family's surprise, Clíodhna showed up on the door step. And much to her surprise great-granddad asked to see her. With much apprehension she walked into the master bedroom which had become great-granddad's room.
"So banshee you saw my death?" croaked great-granddad.
"Why did I even bother coming? I should have known you wouldn't have changed."
"Don't mind him, he's just cranky," Adair stepped out of the bathroom. "He never liked dealing with faeries."
"You? But who are you? Wait, faeries?" Clíodhna's head was spinning. He was even more unearthly in person. Almost too gorgeous to be real. Like a male model off the a magazine after the airbrushing. And oh my the accent was intoxicating.
"You can call me Adair. And yes faeries, or fair folk, the people under the hills. You're great-granddad hates dealing with us. Which is quite amusing since however diluted his blood is still fey." Robin held a shushing finger to the patriarch.
Clíodhna didn't know what to do, was this some new joke her brother's decided to play with her. "You're saying that faeries are real? And that we are related to them?"
"I'm saying that you my dear lass, are a faerie. Your great-granddad is right on that. Clíodhna, queen of the banshees. The first banshee to be born into modern day world. He was wrong to call you cursed though."
Clíodhna had been looking at her feet, tryingt o get a grip on the situation. When she looked up they were no longer in the master bedroom. They looked to be on one of the rolling hills of Ireland but impossibly green. She looked around frantically. Then took a step backwards. Adair was glowing, and he was coming towards her. Naked. She didn't understand what was going on, but suddenly came to the realization that she was naked also.
"What is going on?!"
"Back when I was new, we were considered Gods. Now we're lucky if anyone even remembers the 'faerie tales' of what we are. Clíodhna we are destined to help the world. To bring it back to what it used to be. To play God and Goddess. To remake the land."
He was embracing her, running his hands through her thick red hair, down her arms, trying to comfort her. He tucked her bright redhead under his chin. She cried red tears, not knowing what to do, she looked up at him. He cupped her face and kissed her gently, tenderly. Surprisingly she responded with fire. Passion burned through her with the sweet kiss. She grabbed his hair and pulled him closer greedily.
Before she knew what was happening she couldn't control herself. She was pushing Adair down to the grass, the soft, lush grass. She was hovering over him, lowering herself down onto him. When she was on him to the hilt, so to speak, she leaned over and gave him another passionate kiss. This time he wasn't as chaste with his. He bucked underneath her, grabbing her hips to keep her on him as deep. Clíodhna brought herself upright and played with her lush, thick red hair. Adair kept his hands on her hips, moving her with him as he bucked before she knew it she was screaming her orgasm, red tears running down her cheeks.
When she opened her eyes, she saw that everywhere her tears dropped plants grew. Trees. Flowers. Bushes. Lush, gorgeous and strong. Just like the male inside of her.
Adair smiled up at her, as he sat himself up to her, hugging her to him. This time he started the frantic kiss, full of lust. Clíodhna wrapped her legs around him, as he rode her to the ground. Each time he thrust himself into her she heard a thunder clap. She finally understood it. They were remaking the earth. She wasn't cursed, she was magic.


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The fungus in my ears : causes , symptoms and treatment of the disease .Where does the fungus in the ear ( otomycosis ) : Prevention
Health / / August 12, 2017
fungus in the ear or otomycosis - quite a serious disease that is easier to prevent than to treat.
otomycosis affects mainly adults, but children often suffer from it.
main pathogen otomycosis are different kinds of fungi: yeast, mold, etc.
otomycosis can cause deep mycoses, and sepsis in the ear..It is important to identify the disease in time and begin treatment at an early stage.
fungus in the ear - Causes
otomycosis most often affects people whose immune system is weakened for various reasons.If you have a small ear invisible wound or crack, you are also prone to the appearance of inflammation.
Ill possible from seemingly harmless visiting the pool, try on someone else's headdress, using other people's headphones.
In addition, the fungus in the ear occurs due to prolonged use of antibacterial or hormonal agents , which, when uncontrolled receiving help reduce the body's defenses.
otomycosis appears due to such reasons:
• Oncology
• AIDS, diabetes
• injuries ear
• diseases of the outer ear
• Water in the ear
• passion for cleansing ears
• failure to comply withelementary rules of personal hygiene
Fungi like to breed, where a lot of moisture and dark.It is not surprising that very often they are infected in crowded areas.You can become infected in the bath, showers, locker rooms, even the most modern fitness centers, where everything is carefully processed.
fungus is easily picked up by people who constantly use hearing aid because of skin irritation ear canal.
otomycosis, in fact, caused by the rapid multiplication of the fungus in the ear.In the normal state, the body is easy to cope with a small amount of fungi present on the skin of any person.
But, as has been said, is down protective forces - and you become a target otomycosis at which the instant growth of fungi colonies.
symptoms of the fungus in the ear
For otomycosis characterized by such outward signs :
• discharge from the ear (gray-green, yellow, brown)
• inflammation of the skin of the ear
• tinnitus, poor audibility
• appearance cerumen
• pain, itching
• hypersensitivity ear
• headache
appears pain at later stages of disease development, that increases with swallowing, during shaving.
disease does not occur suddenly.Initially, little irritation can occur, which then leads to the inevitable scratching fungus spread across the surface of the skin of the ear.
Primary pruritus is paroxysmal in nature , alternating with periods of calm.But Pumping number of microorganisms, it may become permanent.For added itching and burning pain, feeling of a foreign body ear.
Too rapid spread of inflammation occurs obstruction of the external auditory tube , which, in turn, leads to hearing loss.
diagnosis of a fungus in the ear - making conclusions
disease specialist, without a doubt, should identify and treat a specialist.In this case - the otolaryngologist.A good specialist, even on the basis of the usual examination and endoscopy is able to identify the color selections kind of fungus.
So, fungus A. Niger - black color, mushrooms A. Flavus and A. Graneus are yellow and yellow-green color, but for the fungi Penicillium characteristic white color with yellow tint and easy separation from the surface of pinna.
little harder to define fungi Candida. In appearance inflammation like weeping eczema.Therefore, for an accurate diagnosis the doctor resorts to planting the fence, as a result of which you can see the causative agent and its sensitivity to medication drugs.And that in itself is very important for effective treatment.
otomycosis can try to determine the conditions in the home as a preliminary diagnosis.To do this, after the ear cleansing procedure is necessary to pay attention to the condition turundy cotton, which must be gently inserted into the ear and to rotate it.
If turundy swept like a dark powder coating or visible curdled mass of gray, then we can talk about the presence otomycosis.
However, it is best to entrust the diagnosis of disease experienced loru, which takes crop, smear and identifies with precision the form of the fungus.
Treatment of fungus in the ear - medications
otomycosis treatment is advantageously carried out after the receipt of laboratory results.On this depends the success of the therapy.Typically, the treatment in the ear mold prescribe medications and inwardly and outwardly.The patient individually selected drugs, detrimental effect on the appearance of the fungus, which is found.
Remember! otomycosis If you can not self-medicate.In no case did not warm or wet ear so as not to contribute to the spread of the inflammatory process in the brain or blood.
Treatment otomycosis - is antibiotics, immunostimulants, antihistamines, vitamins.All of these tools into use and topical ointments and solutions.
immediately before use ointments need to clean the ear canal with hydrogen peroxide, glycerin or theanine.After that, the ear is embedded with a cotton swab ointment.
ingestion of antifungal agents should not do without the medication that are beneficial for the intestinal microflora recovery.
Usually otomycosis therapy - is receiving such drugs:
• ketoconazole
• Natamycin
• Fluconazole
• Nystatin
Local use:
• clotrimazole
• Miconazole
• bifonazole
• naftifine et al.
Before using topical medications, as mentioned above, it should be carried out the procedure of cleansing the ear.On it a little more.
This procedure is performed by a physician using a probe and attic swab dipped in one of the antifungal drugs.
procedure helps to get rid of ear dirt, exfoliated cells, accumulation of earwax, fungal mycelium.
For this purpose, a variety of anti-fungal solutions: liquid Boorowa, Castellani, solutions of acetic or boric acid (3%), potassium iodide solution (2%) etc.
Cleaning the ear increases the chances for a speedy recovery..With it removed abnormal discharge that leads to a rapid recovery.
Folk remedies for the treatment of fungus in the ear
otomycosis therapy can be combined with the use of folk methods.Before you use it, or other means, be sure to consult with a specialist.
1. Celandine - a plant rendering anesthetic, anti-inflammatory, antiviral effect.Celandine kills bacteria, cleans and soothes the skin, pain relievers.
used to treat otomycosis drops of juice or a decoction of the plant.The broth is prepared conventionally: raw tea spoon in a glass of boiling water.Insist and filter.Buried warm.
Probably everyone knows that celandine is a poisonous plant.Therefore, in its application, try to avoid contact with the mucous membrane of the nose, mouth and eyes.After the procedure, wash your hands thoroughly.
Attention! can not use this tool for the treatment of otomycosis children!
2. onion juice. product has strong antimicrobial action.Chop the onion, squeeze the juice out of it and bury it in a fresh sore ear 2 or 3 times a day for no more than 4 days.Instead of onions can be used for at least an effective product - the garlic.
3. hydrogen peroxide is a good disinfectant.Buried in a sore ear 3% peroxide solution over the whole pipette and kept for at least 10 minutes.Carry out the procedure several times a day.
4. Chamomile is known for its anti-inflammatory properties.This versatile plant.When otomycosis useful to wash the ear several times a day, a decoction of the flowers of the plant.
To do this, prepare a mixture of the classical recipe: 1 tablespoon of flowers per cup of boiling water.Bury filtered and ostuzhennoy until warm to the composition of the complete pipette in the ear affected by the disease.Allow the means to emerge naturally.
5. Connect these components: warm water, vinegar, alcohol, hydrogen peroxide , taken in equal parts.Pour the mixture with a pipette in the ear and sit quietly minute.This procedure should be done at least 3 times a day.
6. Walnut oil - no less effective in otomycosis.Before its use disinfect the affected ear with hydrogen peroxide.For this first dip a cotton pad in peroxide, then lie down on the side (the side of the healthy ear), press the tool directly into the sore ear, hold it there 10.
minutes then drip a few drops of oil in the affected ear or dipped a cotton swab intool, insert it at night there too.
7. Get rid of itching in the ear helps cider vinegar .Only he was not buried, and, putting on a cotton pad, wipe the affected skin.
8. Equally effective in otomycosis broth bay leaf and bird cherry .Mix the crushed leaves of both plants.A tablespoon of raw pour a glass of water, put the mixture on low heat and boil for a few minutes.
Bury ear warmer the filtered solution several times a day and rub itchy damaged surface.
fungus in the ear: general recommendations
otomycosis identified at an early stage is much easier to treat than advanced disease.Therefore, at the first sign of illness should seek help from a specialist.In addition to the prescribed treatment is necessary to stick to simple recommendations:
1. Do not clean the ears, matches, cotton buds, traumatic ear.Simply wash your ears at the same time not too deep penetrating finger into the ear canal.
2. Treat time common diseases, especially diseases of the ear.
3. During the period of treatment in any case not soak the ears or warm.Wet Wednesday - a paradise for fungi.Therefore, if you need to take a shower, plug the sore ear with a cotton swab.
4. Avoid taking antibiotics.
6. Follow a diet that excludes the consumption-allergen foods, sweet, starchy foods.Include in the diet all that useful - vitamins, proteins.
7. Strengthen your immune system.This is the best prevention otomycosis.In addition, a strong immune system will not allow the disease to spread.Methods to improve the body's defenses - an important component otomycosis warning.
There are many ways to strengthen the immune system.The most popular of them:
• Echinacea Tincture - a great immunostimulant.It can be purchased off the shelf at any pharmacy.Eat it as follows: first drink 40 drops of (water), and a couple of hours - 20 more drops.Then take a daily 20 drops three times a day.
Echinacea tincture can cook yourself.It will not be difficult.Grind the root of the plant, fill it with alcohol (so that the alcohol covered root).Then put the mixture in a dark place for 2 weeks, then wring it out and strain.The healing composition for immunity ready!Drink it as described above.
Echinacea is known for its anti-inflammatory properties.Furthermore, it has anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, anesthetic effect.
• In the absence of an allergy to honey, prepare a medicine: mince Prune (remove seeds), nuts (kernels).All take 1 tablespoon.To the mixture, add chopped on the same grinder Garlic (medium head).All mix and add a glass of honey.The result is a mixture of healing to strengthen the body's defenses, which must be taken every day for a couple of teaspoons as a means of treatment for otomycosis or disease prevention.
otomycosis - a serious disease.It is easier to prevent than to cure.At the first sign of pathology ask for help to the doctor.Self-medication in this case is fraught with complications and severe pain.
reasonable attitude towards their health, including personal hygiene, denial of cotton swabs, as well as strengthening the immune system to help prevent the occurrence of such adversity as otomycosis.
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Warped Roadies (10 x ) – A behind-the-scenes look at the Vans Warped Tour as it travels across the country with more than 60 bands. Viewers will see what it's like for the young crew that keeps the tour rolling from city to city, while trying to enjoy the greatest, and yet most challenging, summer of their lives.
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Opportunities abound on this delightful vacation to learn about France and the French. Your adventure begins with an overnight on the French Riviera, also known as the Côte d'Azur. Then, travel to Arles in the Provence region to board your ship and (daylight permitting) sail into the peaceful Camargue area during dinner, before returning to Arles. Avignon, charming Viviers, medieval Tournon, Vienne, France's gastronomic capital of Lyon, as well as St. Jean de Losne, and fascinating Beaune await you in France. Travel by motorcoach to Basel and embark on a mesmerizing journey along the Rhine. Enjoy guided sightseeing in Strasbourg, Koblenz, and Cologne, as well as an excursion to the Black Forest and to Heidelberg, Germany's oldest university town. Sail through the dramatic Rhine Gorge, the most beautiful stretch of river dotted every mile with castles. Visit the Gutenberg Museum in Mainz, see the legendary Lorelei rock, and enjoy a canal cruise in splendid Amsterdam. Be sure to pack your camera so you can capture the romance and splendor of this magical journey.
Cruise: deluxe 14-night cruise in an outside stateroom with Avalon's exclusive Comfort Collection BedsSMDay 1 Côte d'Azur: welcome to FranceDay 2 Côte d'Azur–Transfer to Arles (Embarkation): onboard welcome reception; cruise into the Camargue region (daylight permitting)Day 3 Arles: guided sightseeing, visit the Roman Amphitheater Day 4 Avignon: guided sightseeing, visit the Palace of the PopesDay 5 Cruising–Viviers: guided walk, visit Old Town and the cathedralDay 6 Tournon/Tain l'Hermitage–Vienne: guided walk in Tournon; guided walk in VienneDay 7 Lyon: guided sightseeing, picture stop on Fourvière Hill; onboard lectureDay 8 Cruising St. Jean de Losne: day at leisure; cheese tastingDay 9 St. Jean de Losne (Disembarkation)–Beaune–Basel, Switzerland (Embarkation): visit the Hôtel-Dieu in Beaune; transfer to Basel; onboard welcome receptionDay 10 Breisach. Excursion to the Black Forest: visit a woodcarver's workshop or visit a Black Forest open-air museumDay 11 Strasbourg: guided sightseeing, visit La Petite France district and the gothic cathedralDay 12 Excursion to Heidelberg–Mainz: guided visit of the castle, see the Great Vat in Heidelberg; visit the Gutenberg Museum in MainzDay 13 Rüdesheim–Rhine Gorge–Koblenz: visit Siegfried's Mechanical Musical Instrument Museum in Rüdesheim and enjoy a special treat; cruise through the Rhine Gorge; guided walk in KoblenzDay 14 Cologne: choice of guided city walk or Jewish Heritage walkDay 15 Amsterdam: canal cruiseDay 16 Amsterdam (Disembarkation): your vacation ends this morning
Special onboard and onshore experiences presented by entertainers, artisans, and experts, designed to enrich your cruise.Visit the Gutenberg Museum, and attend a lively Edith Piaf-style show on board.
Included excursions with Certified Local Guides.
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You've always forged your own path...with your own distinct perspective of looking at the world. Avalon Waterways presents a river cruise experience with your unique style in mind—offering expansive views and wider perspectives. That's why we've used our 89 years to design a cruise experience that's just a bit different. Here are just some of the features and amenities you'll experience on board our Avalon ships.
Welcome to France! Located between the mountains and the deep-blue Mediterranean Sea, the Côte d'Azur is synonymous with prestige and beauty with its enchanting yachts, glamorous villas, and famous events. Time at leisure lets you get acquainted with this amazing place.
This morning, enjoy free time to explore further or join an optional excursion to Nice, the "Queen of the Riviera." In the early afternoon, transfer by motorcoach to Arles in the Provence region, where you'll board your river cruise vessel. Before dinner, meet your crew at a welcome reception, then (daylight permitting) sail toward the mouth of the Rhône, with a unique opportunity to experience the tranquil vistas of Camargue National Park. (Breakfast, Dinner)
In Arles, capital of the Provence, join your LOCAL GUIDE for a tour of the city. See the church of St. Trophime, dating from the 12th century, and visit the ROMAN AMPHITHEATER. Still used today, the amphitheater dates to the 1st century, and was constructed to hold over 20,000 spectators. Vincent Van Gogh was inspired by the special light of the Provence and spent a very productive year in Arles. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
During the night, set sail for Avignon, where you arrive during breakfast. During your GUIDED TOUR you may choose to join an included visit of the PALACE OF THE POPES, built in the 14th century as the sovereign popes' residence. With a living space equivalent to four gothic cathedrals, it is the largest gothic fortress in the world. Alternatively, you may opt for only city sightseeing and more free time to explore on your own, or to join an optional outing to Pont du Gard or to the famed wine cellars of Châteauneuf-du-Pape. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
A leisurely morning on board to relax and enjoy the passing scenery. After lunch, join your LOCAL GUIDE for a walk around the charming town of Viviers, which developed around its ROMANESQUE CATHEDRAL. The OLD TOWN has an appealing mix of Christian, Roman, and medieval influences. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
The twin cities of Tournon and Tain l'Hermitage lie nestled among vineyards between the Rhône River and the granite slopes of the Hermitage. Enjoy a GUIDED WALK of Tournon, one of France's oldest medieval cities, with its imposing 16th-century castle and Roman ruins. Arriving in Vienne in the late afternoon, a GUIDED WALK shows you the charming little town surrounded by steep hills. Explore the town center to see the Roman Theater, which once held 13,000 spectators, and the Augustus and Livia Temple, built around 20 BC and converted into a church in the Middle Ages. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Lyon is France's third-largest city and its gastronomic capital. Founded by the Romans in 43 BC, the city's prosperity dates back to the 16th century and is due to commercial, industrial, and banking activities. Roman remains, many excellent museums, and much renaissance architecture delight visitors. You are joined by a LOCAL GUIDE as you survey the city from Fourvière Hill—with its splendid views over the city—and explore the Old Town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site with its maze of medieval alleyways and Place des Terreaux, a popular area with lively cafés, monuments, and the famous fountain often depicted on postcards. Be sure to sample Beaujolais, the wine of the region. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Today is a leisurely day! A choice of optional excursions, including a visit to a wine cellar, is available, or simply relax on board. While sailing to St. Jean de Losne, enjoy an onboard CHEESE TASTING. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
After breakfast, disembark the Avalon Poetry II and head by motorcoach to Beaune, the unofficial capital of the Côte d'Or area and Burgundy's wine capital. Although life here centers around wine, Beaune offers much more with its ramparts, medieval houses, cobblestone streets, and historical monuments. Visit the HÔTEL-DIEU charity hospital, built in 1443 and paid for by the chancellor of Burgundy after the Hundred Years' War left many of the town's population destitute. Today, it houses Van der Weyden's painting of The Last Judgment and is one of France's architectural highlights. After lunch, continue to Basel, and this evening, meet the crew of the Avalon Tranquility II at a welcome reception. (Breakfast, Dinner)
Located at the foot of Kaiserstuhl Mountain on the French-German border, Breisach is the gateway to Germany's BLACK FOREST region, an area of unrivaled natural beauty with its forests of thick pine trees. The area got its name because the forests are so dense that local residents described them as black. Surely the most well-known products from this region are Black Forest ham, Black Forest cherry cake, and cuckoo clocks. You may opt for a visit to the workshop of a local woodcarver who produces clocks and other carvings, or to the open-air Museum of Vogtsbauernhof to see how life was lived in this area centuries ago. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Situated on the border of France and Germany, Strasbourg blends the cultures of both countries in a delightful way. As capital of the Alsace region and seat of the Council of Europe and European Parliament, it is without a doubt an important city, yet it manages to retain its historic charm. In fact, on your walking tour you will discover Europe at its most quintessential. Visit the monumental red-sandstone GOTHIC CATHEDRAL with its ancient murals, stained-glass windows, and fascinating astronomical clock, as well as the magical LA PETITE FRANCE district, home to half-timbered houses, quaint shops, inviting bistros, and a waterfront promenade. Also spend time exploring Place Kléber, a large historic square in the heart of the city, and Place Gutenberg in the heart of medieval Strasbourg, which features a statue of the inventor of the printing press. This afternoon, optional excursions into the Alsace wine country or to the Black Forest are available. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Today an excursion takes you to Heidelberg, home to the oldest university in Germany, which was founded in 1386. Visit the imposing ruins of HEIDELBERG CASTLE, towering magnificently over the city and among the most important Renaissance structures north of the Alps. You'll also see the famed GREAT VAT, the "World's Largest Wine Barrel." At nearly 23 feet high and 28 feet wide, the cask holds over 58,000 gallons of wine and has a dance floor built on top of it! In the afternoon, arrive in Mainz. Strategically located at the confluence of the Rhine and Main Rivers is Mainz, with "civilized" origins dating back to around 38 BC. Today, this is Germany's largest and most important wine market. The Altstadt (Old Town) has many intriguing shops and the whimsical Fastnachtsbrunnen (Carnival Fountain) on the Schillerplatz, a tribute to the jesters at the city's annual Carnival celebration. Gutenberg, father of modern printing, was born here and during a GUIDED WALK you'll visit the captivating GUTENBERG MUSEUM. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
This morning dock in pretty Rüdesheim, a typical Rhine Valley wine town. Visit SIEGFRIED'S MECHANICAL MUSICAL INSTRUMENT MUSEUM, where you'll see and hear a large collection of self-playing calliopes and music boxes from the 18th to the early 20th centuries and enjoy a SPECIAL TREAT Downstream from Rüdesheim is the dramatic RHINE GORGE, the most beautiful stretch of river. Here, ancient castles stand sentry on lofty cliffs rising 400 feet above the waters. Cruise past the legendary rock of the Lorelei, where echoes of enchanted siren song lured unwitting sailors to their doom. Then, arrive at the place where the Rhine and Moselle Rivers meet—the Deutsches Eck (German Corner) with its impressive equestrian statue of German Emperor William I. Join your Local Guide for a WALKING TOUR of the 2,000-year-old city of Koblenz, which reveals an eventful past through its castles, fortress walls, towers, squares, and monuments. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
One of Germany's largest cities and capital of the Rhineland, Cologne straddles both sides of the Rhine, and is known for its soaring, twin-steepled gothic cathedral. Choose between an included GUIDED CITY WALK or JEWISH HERITAGE WALK. Later, during free time, perhaps look in on the Romano-Germanic Museum, home to a large collection of artifacts from the Roman settlement on which modern Cologne is built—a must for history buffs! The Old Town abounds with cafés, shops, and taverns. Be sure to try a Kölsch pale lager, locally brewed in Cologne for over a hundred years! (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Today you arrive in Amsterdam! Holland's sophisticated, modern capital has a rich and fascinating history. This delightful 700-year-old city with its elegant and classic architecture, cafés, and restaurants has a distinct ambiance. There is no better way to see Amsterdam than by CANAL BOAT, cruising through the elegant grachten lined with stately homes dating back to Amsterdam's "Golden Age." There's free time this afternoon to enjoy the city or perhaps join a biking optional excursion (weather permitting). (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning. (Breakfast)
22 Avenue Princesse GraceMonte Carlo, Monaco
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Situated on the Famed Avenue Princess Grace overlooking the Mediterranean sea, this stylish property is the only hotel in Monaco with direct access to its own private beach and is the perfect location from which to discover the Principality. The hotel has two outdoor seasonal swimming pools with sun terraces, a spa/wellness center with indoor swimming pool and offers Free Wi-Fi in the hotel lobby. Food and beverages can be enjoyed in an array of venues including a fine-dining restaurant with a live cooking station, a summer restaurant with breathtaking views over the bay of Monte Carlo and a sophisticated 24 hour bar.
12 Avenue des SpeluguesMonte Carlo, Monaco
Resort and Convention Complex jutting over the Mediterranean, overlooking the Grand Prix Racecourse - 35 minutes from airport.
58 Blvd De La Croisette Bp155Cannes, France
This glamorous hotel is a true landmark overlooking the Mediterranean Sea that has been enjoyed by prestigious guests for over a century. Facilities include a Belle-Epoque style restaurant, a private sandy beach with a summer restaurant (open April - Oct) and pier, the legendary Carlton Bar and Terrace as well as a fitness center. Free Wi-Fi internet access is avilable in all public areas, access in guestrooms is subject to a fee (payable locally).
Ijdok 6Amsterdam, Netherlands
A 284 room designer hotel recently built on the new artificial island in the IJ river and offers free Wi-Fi throughout. The hotel boasts a trendy cosmopolitan restaurant, which serves international food, the lounge bar provides a stylish setting for drinks and there is also a fitness center.
Oosterdoksstraat 4Amsterdam, Netherlands
An ultra modern 553-room hotel set in the heart of the city's historic district. The centerpiece of this property is the 11th-floor SkyLounge rooftop bar with outdoor seating offering some of the best views of Amsterdam and its river. There's also a cafe restaurant, a Starbucks coffee stand, and a 24-hour fitness center and lobby bar with library. Free Wi-Fi access is available throughout the hotel.
Piet Heinkade 11Amsterdam, Netherlands
A stylish 408-room hotel in the perfect location, this waterfront property offers Free Wi-Fi internet access throughout. The chic restaurant serves creative international cuisine and there is a fabulous bar serving drinks and light snacks which is also a great spot for a nightcap. For relaxation there is a Lifestyle Studio featuring a gym, Finnish sauna, bio sauna & ice fountain.
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President Dmitry Medvedev hailed Boris Yeltsin on the late leader's 80th birthday Tuesday as a visionary who stared down Communism and absorbed the country's ire during subsequent years of pain.
Yeltsin died at the age of 76 in 2007 with opinion still divided about his achievements as the country's first post-Soviet president.
Yet Yeltsin's vast legacy has hung over Russia and his times of great hopes and troubles were being remembered through a week-long series of television programmes and exhibitions.
The main event Tuesday was held in Yekaterinburg -- the capital of what in Soviet times was known as the Sverdlovsk district where Yeltsin rose through the ranks from builder to first secretary of the region's Communist Party.
Medvedev unveiled a 10-metre (33-foot) white marble statue of Yeltsin with an emotional speech that recalled the pain the country was going through in the 1990s and the courage their leader had to stay on his pro-democracy course.
"Today's Russia should be grateful to Yeltsin for the fact that in its most difficult years, the country did not veer off the course of changes, conducted serious reforms, and is today moving forward," Medvedev said in televised remarks.
"We have to admit that Yeltsin withstood his tests with honour," Medvedev said as Yeltsin's wife Naina stood at his side.
"The fact that we now have a modern country that is developing -- perhaps not without problems, but still moving forward -- goes to the credit of Boris Nikolayevich and those who helped him build a new state," said Medvedev.
Yeltsin spearheaded the pro-democracy movement in the late 1980s and more controversially bombed his Communist rivals into submission during a dramatic 1993 tank attack on parliament.
The country in those years also experience vertiginous inflation rates and shocking unemployment numbers that put his team's economic reforms under doubt.
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The prayer which Jesus Christ (the fictional character) taught to His disciples (more fiction) (see the Biggest Secret by David Icke) is called the Lord's Prayer by many. This prayer (also referred to as The Our Father Prayer) appears in the Gospels of Matthew 6:9 and Luke 11:2 in the Bible. Arius Calpurnius Piso (well-connected man) wrote the Gospels of Matthew and Luke from 70 to 80 AD (from Icke's book with reference to the True Authorship of the New Testament by Abelard Reuchlin). Below I analyze the prayer with the B'org of Food in mind and conclude that it may just as well be called The B'org's Prayer.
"The Lord's Prayer is naturally divided in seven clauses. The number seven symbolizes the perfection of the individual soul." Or perhaps, as suggested by Icke and others, since it is used in many instances in the Bible, it is a code number?
1. Our Father, (Alien from another dimension known throughout the history of civilization as a god, or reference to a brotherhood of men/aliens – secret elite? Or a not so secret big organisation? 'Our' not 'my' because it was a maxim of the Jews, that a man should not pray alone, but join with the Church, join with authority – you and I aren't good enough to pray to God alone.) Who art in heaven (living with us on this earth in another dimension? Or in the boardrooms of the B'org?)
2. Hallowed be Thy Name (what name is that then? God? The One and Only until a new religion is born. Or maybe it's Monsanto, Nestlé, Coca Cola, Unilever, McDonalds, Tesco, Asda, Pfizer, GlaxoSmithKline, etc etc);
3. Thy kingdom come (interpretation of 'kingdom' includes a world-wide governance by a ruling class as we see developing faster and faster.)
4. Thy will be done (reference to giving up your power, why?) on earth as it is in heaven. (as it is on earth in another dimension?)
5. Give us this day our daily bread, (I don't eat bread and nature provides all the food I could ever want. We don't have to ask nature to provide food, it just does it naturally! Believing that some alien or the B'org of Food is to be responsible for providing sustenance would explain the situation we find ourselves in today with the destruction of natural food by the B'org and billions of people starving either from not having enough food or not having nutritious food) and forgive us our trespasses (excuse me, no compute) (some say, and forgive us our debts, even better! no compute!!)
OK, trespass, what does that mean?
· To commit an offense or a sin; transgress or err.
· Law To commit an unlawful injury to the person, property, or rights of another, with actual or implied force or violence, especially to enter onto another's land wrongfully.
· To infringe on the privacy, time, or attention of another:
Sorry, still no compute. My power keeps me right.
6. as we forgive those who trespass against us (no compute, their power keeps them right) and lead us not into temptation (do we have to ask? what if this 'father' declines to agree? which throughout history oft seems to be the case.) but deliver us from evil (and where does this come from? Oh, I know, original sin, but I was born innocent and my power keeps me that way.)
7. For thine is the kingdom, and the power and the glory forever. (I would suggest taking it all back because after thousands of years, this arrangement doesn't seem to be working for the majority of us.)
Amen. So mote it be.


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Review of Tim Long's "Shards of Reality"
Shards of Reality is a story written in a new fantasy subgenre that I haven't been exposed to previously called LitRPG. Given that I spent several years buried in the world of Norrath via Everquest, the Sony Online Entertainment massively multiplayer online role-playing game (MMORPG for short), this seems like a natural extension into the realm of literature for me to check out. This of course means I haven't been exposed to other LitRPG works before reading this book so I don't know all the tropes or rules involved.
Of course, if you've read fantasy, you are at least somewhat familiar with the concept of leaving our reality and entering an alternate fantasy universe, whether it be something along the lines of Thomas Covenant the Unbeliever or Magic Kingdom for Sale. Those are tales not attached to any sort of game, though Joel Rosenberg's Guardians of the Flame series took that step with a Dungeons and Dragons type game where the characters/players are involuntary thrust into the world where they role played warriors, wizards, and rogues. LitRPG takes this a step further, at least with Tim Long's new series (this book is Enter The Realm Book 1) by making it so those entering the realm realize they are still actually in the game, not some alternative universe, and this game is an MMORPG, similar to the likes of Everquest or World of Warcraft. Furthermore, the game elements stay intact. There are still levels, experience to gain, stats to get from weapons and spells, mana pools to be used when casting spells, hit points, and all the lingo gamers are familiar with, like 'Ding!" when a character gains a level, "mob" which is short for mobile, or a non-player character that you can attack, or in many cases, a monster, and plenty of other bits and pieces of jargon.
Our main character, Walt, is a game tester and slacker who has been thrust into a version of the MMORPG his company made and runs, Realms of Th'loria. He has no idea how he got there, and when he discovers another co-worker, Oz, is there with him, they set out to figure out what the heck is going on. While Walt is intrigued by the idea of being in the game he has played for years, he isn't his favorite high level character that took him years to build up, he is instead a "noob" or a level one character with no skills or weapons. Oz, who is even less happy with this situation, is in the same boat. Being familiar with the game environment and monsters gives them some advantages, though they quickly realize that this is a rundown, grungier version of the world they have played in their virtual reality helmets back in the real world. After hooking up with another co-worker who is stuck in Th'loria with them, they discover that this isn't just a different version of the game they've played, but that there is plenty more mystery involved with this place, and why they're here. Of course, this is the first of a series of books, so more questions are posed than answered as these unwilling heroes of the realm are forced to venture forth to gain the experience needed to provide them with a few answers and the skills they need to survive.
I'm not sure how much I like the comparison and contrast between LitRPG and the more immersive, for lack of a better word, fantasy realms that people from our world end up stumbling into. The idea of looking at a weapon and knowing its stats because they are emblazoned on the hilt, having a HUD inside your skull that shows your health, mana, and how much experience you need to hit the next level does take a bit away from the fantasy aspect of it for me, though I appreciated being in the know as a former gamer, as it were. Reading this book made me nostalgic for those times, a decade ago, when I was grinding experience and was the leader of my own guild of players in Everquest, all of us striving to get better loot and gain levels so we could unlock new skills and go on even tougher adventures. Of course, we weren't trying to escape the game like our main characters here, and their whining complaints, especially Oz's, was a bit annoying, though realistic; a character on a screen getting hit and taking damage is a whole lot different than feeling it when a dagger gets shoved into your back.
Overall, this story was fun. Someone who hasn't gamed in an MMORPG may feel a bit confused at points, and for those who want full-fledged escapism from reality, they might find this type of book a little bit too self-aware, but if you enjoy the idea of being thrust into an adventure and a mystery to boot, the LitRPG subgenre and Shards of Reality in particular is something to check out.
Shards of Reality can be found here: https://www.amazon.com/SHARDS-REALITY-LitRPG-novel-Enter-ebook/dp/B075RSCJZ3/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_product_top?ie=UTF8
Review of Travis Adkins "Mists of the Dead"
Mists of the Dead, by Travis Adkins, takes the tradition of high adventure and adds a liberal helping of modern day zombie horror to bring something to the page that is both familiar and yet fascinatingly unique.
We are introduced to Warrel, a roguish charmer of a bard who has it made being the house balladeer in a tavern run by man of questionable means. Still, Warrel yearns for a life of adventure. His chance for something more occurs when Kogliastro, the most famous wizard in the world, decides to leave his fortress behind and venture out into the wide world once again. With a bit of finesse, Warrel is able to convince the magic user of his potential usefulness as a scribe on his journeys, and thus begins a saga that will take the old mage and young, impetuous bard (along with their dwarf warrior companion) to a strange new land filled with both mystery and the eponymous mist.
Being someone who grew up on Dungeons and Dragons, this tale has much that was familiar to me, from the magical items and spells the character's use and discover, to the chosen professions of not only the three adventurers but others they meet in their travels. The world the author has created is filled with gods and monsters of his own creation as well as those taken from the pages of the manuals I devoured as a fanatical fantasy gamer in my youth. Adkins puts his own spin on the mix, in particular related to the gods of Erda, the world in which Warrel lives, and how his characters communicate. Warrel in particular uses an entertaining mix of the classic 'ye olde' common tongue and modern vernacular that put a smile on my face at is creativity.
While the story can be easily classified as traditional fantasy, Adkins does not forget his own history, which includes at least two traditional modern-day zombie apocalypse novels. The zombies our adventurers meet don't share the traits of magically enchanted undead, raised up by dark priests and necromancers, but adhere in many ways to the zombies we are familiar with these days-those who die within the mists rise up and are compelled to devour the brains of the living.
Naturally, given my own life-long fascination with both fantasy adventure and the undead, I am probably a biased reviewer of this tale, but I must say that the characters are solidly fleshed out, as is the world(s) the author has created. If perhaps there is an area I would be critical of, it is the length of time it takes for Warrel to go from committing to leaving his home behind to travel with a famed wizard and actually doing it. While the detail the author commits to Allswell, the city that Warrel calls home, and the cast of characters he has relationships with is tremendous, it perhaps takes a bit too long for the real adventure to begin. With that said, for me, Mists of the Dead was both an exciting journey into the unknown and to places I am very familiar with and love returning too.
Mists of the Dead can be found here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06XC5Q794
Review of "At Hell's Gates, Volume 1"
At Hell's Gates is the initial horror volume in a series anthologies produced with the proceeds going to the Intrepid Fallen Heroes Fund. The overall theme of this series is general horror, but this volume leans heavily on zombie apocalypse related tales from authors with books already out on that subject matter. The stories told here are tied in with their other works, giving a short story that sometimes lies at the periphery of the world they have created or serves as an new slant on characters a reader of those works is already familiar with.
Overall, the work here is solid and the writing entertaining. This book serves more as a sampler platter of various author's works rather than standalone tales except in a few cases, although little is lost in translation if you hadn't read any of the books from the author's bibliography. For example, I have read Stephen Kozeniewski's work, The Ghoul Archipelago and his short here is based on the world we see in that novel, but I have not read anything from Stevie Kopas, but her tale of murder and insanity stands on its own quite well, though it is a part of a bigger world the author has created in her novels. The only criticism I have of the layout of this work, at least in the e-version, is that the introduction of the authors comes after the stories, when the 'teaser' description of the story and how it relates to their greater works should have come prior to each tale. A minor quibble, but one worth mentioning.
Anthologies are always a mixed bag, and some stories grab you more than others. That is inevitable with such a wide assortment of writing styles, authors, and story types, and such was the case here. I didn't dislike any of the stories, but a few stood out and will remain with me for quite some time. The aforementioned author's tales fall into that group, as well as stories by Paul Mannering, Tim Marquiz, Frank Tayell, and Jacqueline Druga. Their stories made the leap from the page into my imagine more so than any of the others. Of course, anyone who enjoys a good zompoc tale will likely find a good primer for a larger series of books by various authors to check out-with traditional slow moving zombies as well as infected and fast moving, talking zombies being found within these pages. And while some of these stories weren't as compelling as standalones, they did intrigue me enough to perhaps take a closer look at the bigger stories being told.
With future volumes having specific themes, it is more than likely that the stories will be standalone tales of horror rather than shorts tied into a larger saga as was the case here. This is a solid start to a promising anthology series with the proceeds going to a very worthy cause.
At Hell's Gates can be found here: http://www.amazon.com/At-Hells-Gates-Volume-One/dp/150254539X/ref=cm_cr_pr_product_top
Review of Timothy Long's "At the Behest of the Dead"
Phineas Cavanaugh is a hack Necromancer living near Seattle who scrapes by tracking down lost souls or by occasionally helping the police out with a murder investigation. He left his guild pretty much in shame a few years back and has had a hard knock life ever since. Things start to get interesting when he is hired to seek out the lost soul of an elderly woman's dead husband and a demon tries to devour him in a park while on the job. At the same time the police call upon his services to track down a vicious shape shifter who seems to know Phineas and might just be hunting him as well.
Things get worse from there as Phineas's old mentor is attacked and brutally murdered at his guild and he is called upon to return to his old stomping grounds to figure out what has happened by attempting to speak to his departed friend's soul. That is when all hell breaks loose, literally. Phineas is thrust into a mystery where old enemies and friends are drawn into the fray with him smack dab in the middle. He has to figure out what is going on and what part he is supposed to play before demons and the dead alike tear their way into our plane of existence and destroy everything that Phineas cares about.
At The Behest Of The Dead is told in first person and one can't help but be reminded of noir detective potboilers with its urban sensibilities and snarky attitude. Phineas is a self-effacing schlub with a good heart even if he does work with the dead and rubs elbows with demons and other questionable sorts. It has a bit of Simon Green's Nightside going for it, as well as Glenn Cook's Garrett Files. Urban fantasy with as much irreverence as mystery, with a bit of romance tossed in for good measure. And Phineas, like other hard luck P.I-types, seems to attract the attention of the ladies despite perhaps looking and acting like he has been ridden hard and put away wet most of the time. Even though he has rough edges (or maybe because he does), Phineas is a likable sort, making his tale easy to read and entertaining.
Tim Long stretches himself beyond the zombie apocalyptic genre he normally haunts with this one, although he gives a winking nod to his roots with a few zombies showing up, though they are not anywhere near being a critical part of the telling of this tale. He has crafted an interesting world with the magical elements fantasy fans will appreciate while putting his own slant on things, making this world his and his alone. The characters are interesting and diverse enough to make them stand out and I can imagine some pretty intriguing adventures in their future. A fun read that has excellent potential as the start of an enjoyable series of books.
At The Behest Of The Dead can be found here: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00EZCXA9M/ref=cm_cr_thx_view
Permuted Press Kindle E-Book Sale!
Well it is Friday the 13th and while many folks consider that bad luck, I think it is a great day…and the start of a great weekend. Especially for fans of great apocalyptic fiction. Permuted Press, my publisher, has decided that this would be a great weekend to promote the heck out of virtually every one of the books they offer on Kindle by having a sale that runs through Sunday. So go on over to Amazon to check things out. Just click on the picture below and you'll be sent to the list of books for sale, including all three books in my trilogy: Comes The Dark, Into The Dark, and Beyond The Dark. Plenty of other fantastic books can be found on sale, including plenty of ones that I've reviewed here. So here is your chance to pick them up for either 99 cents or $2.99 when they're regularly around $7.99. So check it out, and as they say over at Permuted, Enjoy the Apocalypse!
Review of R. Thomas Riley and John Grover's "If God Doesn't Show"
If God Doesn't Show is a modern take on Cthulhu mythos by H.P. Lovecraft and the efforts of a cult to bring about his return. We are introduced to Thaddeus Archer, a secret service agent who is dealing with a wife who is struggling with mental illness and a teenage daughter who resents him for having her mother locked away in a mental institution. Things change when Casey, his daughter, is abducted by the same mysterious cult which desires the Old Ones return. Time passes and Thaddeus gets close but cannot find his daughter, and his obsession causes him to get demoted after several agents die in a bloody raid on the cult.
Then in an instant, everything changes, and the world shifts as the cult prepares to open the way for Cthulhu to return. But before he can come, the rift into the void brings with it shadows-dark creatures that makes puppets of the dead and sometimes even the living, with their only goal of destruction of humanity. But these creatures, or even the doomsday cult who accidentally let them into our dimension, are not the only forces at work trying to destroy humanity. Thaddeus will have to work not only with the few other survivors at his side who have escaped the initial onslaught of the shadows, but a man who has lived through many lives and has struggled with darkness and evil in every one of them if the former secret service agent wants to save his daughter and prevent the Old Ones from rising up from the mysterious island that now floats in the pacific ocean.
If God Doesn't Show is an interesting take on the Cthulhu mythos, filled with action from start to finish and topped off with plenty of darkness and intrigue. What starts out as a personal tale of one man on a hunt to find his daughter abruptly changes into something far more earthshattering in a grand and dramatic fashion. We are introduced to Blount, the character who has been reincarnated time and time again, about halfway through the book. He is positioned as a possible savior of humanity, destined to struggle with all forms of evil in each of his lifetimes. When we are introduced to him, he is on a mission with a group of government operatives heading to the strange island in the pacific that has a dark, impossible city buried within its jungles.
The two main characters spent most of this tale rushing toward the same objective and the pacing is fast and intense. While I found myself rooting for Thaddeus, Blount is the far more interesting character, surrounded by the supernatural and flashing back to past lives filled with battles against darkness. Their separate treks are both filled with mystery and energy, though that energy dissipates somewhat toward the end of the story, with what I could best describe as an extended epilogue. Giving away more details would be providing spoilers, which I like to avoid, but I felt as if the story lost a bit of its momentum going into the home stretch.
The authors provide excellent details surrounding the mixture of Lovecraft and Christian elements, though there were some questions I had that were left unanswered about the cult and their choices of sacrifice, though those quibbles were fairly minor. Overall, this was a fun read-a nice spin on the Cthulhu mythos with a few twisty elements tossed in for good measure. Of the two main characters, Blount was by far the more intriguing and the brief flashbacks to his past lives were intriguing tidbits that I would have liked to have seen more of. Perhaps this story doesn't call for a sequel, but it might be interesting visiting some of Blount's past lives.
If God Doesn't Show can be found here: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1618680560/ref=cm_cr_thx_view
Review of Nathan JDL Rowark's "Infatuation: The Story of the Snow Queen"
Infatuation: The Story of Snow Queen by Nathan J.D.L. Rowark is not a story that is all that easy to describe. In fact, for my period of reading at the beginning of this saga I wasn't sure I quite understood what was going on in this fantastical tale of love, lust, and revolution, and wondered if I ever would.
The story begins with the introduction of Kay and Grace, a brother and sister who are in the Garden of Remembrance when a flight of snow bees separate them. This is a place where loved ones return from death in London, and where Kay will find his destiny in the arms of the icy Snow Queen, who will cause his demise but also receive his undying devotion.
We are granted a very slim understanding of how all these elements come together at the beginning of this tale-why there are these snow bees, which are both necessary to this world but are also a great menace to it-and why the dead come back to life.
Infatuation takes place in the far future, in a world where implants have tied the living together and granted them a form of immortality. Bodies are stowed away and the essence of a person can be transplanted into a new body after death. All of this is controlled by a mysterious religious leader who keeps everyone within the city under his control through the use of a pervasive social network.
When Kay and Grace get separated in the garden, they go on their own journeys-Kay with his new found love, the Queen, and Grace, in her efforts to find her brother, even though he has sacrificed his body for a new, dead one so that he can endure the touch of his icy maiden.
The story gets more complicated from there, but as with any intriguing story, much is revealed in time, and in the case of this tale, that is both a literal and figurative statement. The adventurers travel back and forth in time, with the meaning as to why this is happening to them not quite clear at first, or even throughout much of this tale. This story is a maze of alternate existences and discoveries of one mystery after another that intertwine Kay, Grace, Eternity (the Snow Queen), Reneta, the strange scientist who seems to be at the heart of much of the main mystery within the saga, and both her husband and son, who have rebelled against her and the religion-fueled government.
Describing this storyline in clear, precise details would be next to impossible, but at its heart, this story is about two souls destined for one another, despite so many seemingly good reasons for them not to be together. Nothing is as it seems in this story, which each chapter revealing a new twist and new surprise, both from the past, the present, and on into the future of the characters. This is a complex and layered mystery, which can be daunting at certain points, but once certain aspects of the tale were revealed, it kept me intrigued and fascinated to the very end of its pages.
Pigeon holing this story in a particular genre would be impossible. It is an amalgam of science fiction, fantasy, romance, horror, and adventure, with a frosty haze layered over all of that. Admittedly, there is plenty here to confuse, and I more than likely missed a few key details in my initial reading that may require further review to understand all its elements, but I grasped more than enough to feel satisfied with its ending, though as with any tale where time travel plays a part, there is no real beginning or end, just different cycles in time and the hope that things can be changed, perhaps for the better, as they repeat themselves.
This is a tale for someone who is willing to stick with a story to the end-someone who likes it when an author doesn't reveal more than is absolutely necessary at any given point. It is for someone willing to embrace the fantastical and magical mixed in with the technological while it has an almost a fairy tale-like sensibility.
Infatuation: The Story of Snow Queen can be found here: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00946F0L0/ref=cm_cr_thx_view


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An Allegiant Air flight declared an emergency before making a safe landing at McGhee Tyson Airport Thursday afternoon, an FAA spokesperson confirmed to 10News.
Allegiant Air 887, an MD-80 aircraft, was making the inaugural flight on Allegiant's new direct route from Newark Liberty International Airport to Knoxville.
The FAA said the plane declared an emergency and reported a hydraulic issue.
A spokesperson for Allegiant told WBIR 10News there was an "indicator" in flight, so the crew asked emergency vehicles to meet the plane upon landing out of an "abundance of caution."
The plane landed safely around 2:10 p.m. There were 79 passengers and six crew members on board.
Thursday was the first day of Allegiant's direct flights between Newark and McGhee Tyson.
Allegiant spokesperson Hillary Gray told WBIR 10News this was the inaugural flight from Newark to land in Knoxville. The first flight from Knoxville to Newark departed around 9 a.m. Thursday.
The new route will operate three times weekly.


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New Things Because Part of Your Life Quickly
Sometimes it just does not occur to you that you will be out of a job that you've held with no problems for over 15 years. But one day, I showed up at work and found the front doors to the building were locked. Not long after, I found out my company had shut its doors without a word. I wondered if I would soon be joining all the people who search for the best scrap metal buyers to purchase the metal for that they get. I know a lot of people who do it after they lost their jobs.
I guess what bothered me most is the fact that I got up early to get some things done the morning I learned that I no longer had a job. I woke up early because I didn't want to be late to work. Once I was done doing a few small projects, I was able to sit down for my usual cup of Joe and reading the newspaper. Then, I got ready to go to work and left on time. I was proud of myself for being organized. » Read more


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German weekly magazine Der Spiegel depicted Donald Trump beheading the Statue of Liberty with the Read more →
Written by Eric on February 2, 2017.
In less than two weeks, Donald Trump has threatened Iran, Mexico and now Australia. Not realizing the Unites States had an arrangement with Australia regarding refugees, including children being held in detention centers on Nauru and other islands, Trump flew off the handle when he learned about it.
"Do you believe it? The Obama Administration agreed to take thousands of illegal immigrants from Australia. Why? I will study this dumb deal!"
The call lasted approximately 25 minutes and ended with an irate Trump hanging up on Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull.
Subsequently, John McCain has called the Australian ambassador to express support for the ongoing negotiation. Stating that Australia has been a long time ally of the United Stats and we would like to see that continue.