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Summer 2018
Summer reading recap! So I have pretty much split these into groups of two. "Beowulf" was a re-read and I just think everyone should read this fantasy epic. But, let's get going with pair one (look at them as top/bottom pairs then left to right as they are pictured):
First two are non-fiction reads. Unusual for me, I know. But someone I know is a non-fiction reader compared to my love of fiction. So we decided to swap and try to read some of the genre the other prefers. Had one good read and one bad read on my end. "The Undiscovered Islands" was ok but it sounded much better than it actually was. More of a flip-through book than a sit down and read book. "Pandora's Lab" however was amazing. It explains seven times that science has had horrible repurcussions, sometimes even decades and centuries later. It was really fascinating and some of the scientific discoveries you would not have believed could have such dangerous impacts.
Back to fiction now. The next 2 were my favorites from the fiction reads. "Then She Was Gone" was a serious plot twist book. When I read the cover description I thought it sounded good but was pretty sure I knew the gist of what the twist would be in the end. And I was surely WRONG. Great Overall. "The Feed" is a post-apocolyptic/destruction of technology thriller. Basically, "the feed" is all of the techology of now but implanted into people's minds with a little thought Intstant Messaging as well. And of course that completely crashes and people are left struggling to survive at all. But it has the added issue of people being "hi-jacked" by someone or something using those little implants. Seems like the path life is on now to be honest. Middle twist was a bit odd but seems to work when the resolution is all tied together.
The bottom two books (under "Beowulf") were the ones that were good but didn't quite make the top two. "The Death of Mrs. Westaway" was the first Ruth Ware book I have read, but I do have more of hers on my to-read list. This one delivered the twists and turns that I've always heard her books have and the interesting thing was that it seemed as if there was a twist every few chapters. You could never quite settle into an idea of where it was going. Though the end seemed a little too convaluted to me, personally. "Semiosis" is for the sci-fi people. This was another one where I was with it all the way until the end. And then the end was just too open with loose ends. The premise was fascinating, that humans have landed on a planet with sentient, intentional flora. And it moved through multiple generations with great new information and situations. But it just seemed to end awkwardly. Great books, but not top two great.
Ok. Now getting into the just "eh" kind of books. And I'd say actually a trio of "eh". None of them were horrible but none of them seemed to hook me like I expected. The best of the bunch for me was probably "The Crossing". This was another slightly apocolyptic read. More like the end was in sight but not
the end of the world yet. The problem was that the most intereting part of it all for me was a storyline that was merely a backdrop in the lives of the characters and was a disease that was part of the world coming to an end. I would have loved for that to have been focused on a bit more because it was great.
I seemed to have gone from just reccomendations to a more general review sort-of format here. Though most will still be what really hooked me or were solid enough books to warrant some attention. But one more that I just didn't like. The last book on here, tucked in the bottom right corner "The Lost Ones". I honestly had forgotten I had even read it until I was going over the things I had crossed off my list this year. I never seemed to go anywhere. Never seemed to have much excitement to me. Maybe some of you will have better luck with it but not for me for sure.
Newly Discovered
April/May 2018
So, it is time for some quick reviews while I attempt to catch up from my regrettable long delay updatting.
"The One"- The general premise of a blood test to find your soulmate is fantasy that probably isn't too far removed from future reality. It is believable. The triumphs and pitfalls of those that take the test are not only well written but so overly realistic it's easy to imagine people you know having the same reactions as the characters.
Least Favorite:
"The Woman in the Window"- First let's start by saying it wasn't a bad book. I had some expectations that affected my view. Working at the library I noticed this book had an amazingly long hold list for months on end, which made me curious as to the hype. Put myself on the list, waited a few months for my copy, and finally got to read it. Again, it wasn't bad but I don't think it was months of being on hold great. Now it had a good twist at the end but it was just a little overshadowed by some other good books I've read and the overly robust hype.
The rest shown were mostly middle of the pack reads. Not too bad overall.
The Patterson books were quick reads, good if you are looking for an easy time killer.
"The Wife Between Us", "The Broken Girls", and "The Bad Daughter" were all good thrillers. Each had some great plot twists and high points, so any would be a good read if you get around to it.
Newly Discovered
February/March 2018
Novellas/Shorter Novels
As you can see, I have been doing quite a bit of reading lately. So these "Newly Discovered" additions will be quick review.
About half of the books in sections have been novella-esque. Around 200 pages for most of these here. Seems to be a bit of a trend lately.
So, the good- "Final Girls" by Mira Grant. This was the best out of the group. It is about a radical and controversial psychological treatment, which caught my psych degree eye. The action and descriptive details were good, but the end didn't really have much closure for me. But this also seemed intentional, so that in itself gave the book a good cliffhanger.
The could have been better- Sarah Pinborough's "Wicked" trilogy (the picture of three books together). These are re-tellings of fairy tales that are definitely not the Disney versions. She does a brilliant job tying multiple fairy tales together in unexpected ways, and they are fairly easy reads. Some characters and loose ends could have been a littler neater and more developed. But I would read more of these from her.
I had "Annihilation" on my reading list, and when I saw they were making a movie I decided to bump it up the list. I honestly don't know how I feel about this one. It was widely descriptive and very vague. Fast-paced, while not a lot happened. I'm not scrambling to find the second of the trilogy but not regretting reading it. The series seems like one where you either love the style or hate it.
Last, and a bit least- I don't usually post books that I didn't like. Just the good ones usually make it into this section. I just was disappointed with this one. "Sip." The premise sounded so new and innovative- people drinking shadows as recreational narcotics. I just never felt "hooked". I feel like this one would have been better as a novel. So much seemed to be left out, it almost felt like reading an excerpt instead of a book.
The multiple Points-of-View- Hearne's "A Plague of Giants" has a unique twist on multiple povs. The story is told by a historian/scribe who is transcribing the performances of a storyteller, with the ability to transform himself into the characters whose story he is telling. Sounds confusing, but is actually pretty clever and different. There are a lot of characters in this book, but the high page count (over 600) gives each of them their time. This is a fantasy novel with some interesting abilities and races. It is the first of at least 3 books, I believe, and this first one is used for both backstory of characters and setting up the action and drama that will be in the upcoming books. It's not dry history, there is a good bit of action and drama, but a lot of information is in book one.
"The Blinds" and "Blood Sisters" each follow multiple people as well. "The Blinds" follows a few people living in a secluded, desert "town" that houses criminals and witnesses who have been wiped of their memories and placed in the middle of nowhere. The action is packed in only a few days and the twists and resolutions are well done. "Blood Sisters" follows two women with a past that is beginning to catch up to their present in unexpected and unpleasant ways. The bits and pieces of the puzzle are revealed in sporadic, unexpected ways through most of the novel. Yet, the trickle becomes a wave by the end of the novel and the resolution comes swiftly and ends with an interesting, full-circle type feeling.
The multiple generations- "A Secret History of Witches" gives an inside look at the lives of 5 generations of women. Full of mother-daughter love and tensions, the usual dramas and misunderstandings that come with relationship are further complicated by learning the gifts of their coven and line, and the danger from literal witch hunts. Each section of the book follows a different daughter as their magic moves from mother to daughter.
The simple thriller- Now a good thriller, like these, are nothing close to simple. The structure for these two are simpler than the other books here that jump around- like many do nowadays. "The Second Sister" follows the "second sister", the sister trying to find her missing older sister, or at least answers to what happened to her. Murdered, missing, runaway? Until the end you don't really know exactly which is the real answer. The plot and twists are well done and flow nicely. I never felt comfortable enough in my guess for "who-dun-it" either, another sign of a good thriller.
"Copy Cat" is another that kept me guessing. This was a good quick read, and the culprit, and their motive, were not easily guessed. It also shows exactly how easy it can be for someone to pretend to be you online- and how hard it can be to counter-act that deception.
Newly Discovered
January 2018
"Year One"- Nora Roberts
Think of a post-apocalyptic author. I bet you didn't think of Nora Roberts. Think about magical powers, magical creatures, and demons. If you read her works, now you may have thought about Nora Roberts. Maybe. Now imagine them together, and you get the first book I have finished this New Year.
I love the Nora Roberts trilogies/series where she mixes mythology or fantasy into the stories. They are my favorites from her. I have some others listed in posts below. And this has all of that but the apocalyptic setting makes it different from her other works. I'm sure those of you that don't like romance novels have avoided her works. This one is different. Does it have some love story lines? Yes. Is it a romance novel? No.
I highly recommend this one. This is the first book of a series and unfortunately there isn't any information for the next one out yet. This is a brand new one for her. Now it's a waiting game. Her usual time between books in a series is around a year, which I sincerely hope doesn't happen this time.
Newly Discovered
December 2017
Thrillers are the name of the game right now. This was a quick read with some good twists and red herrings. Bell does a good job of spacing out his twists and clues, so that just when you think you can start to figure it all out a new piece of information makes you rethink. On a side note, I think he does a good job capturing various family/ teen dynamics. A little reality that was well written. I've got another of his books on my "To Read" list that sounds pretty good too.
"Bring Her Home"-
David Bell
"Crossing the Lines"- Sulari Gentill
A book about an author, writing about an author, writing about an author. It is a serious circle, and hard to explain. The main character is writing about an author, and their author in turn writes about them. And that is part of the draw. Gentill's story has two characters, both writers, who are writing about each other. I will say at the end I'm not really sure which one was the "fictional" character and which was the intended main character. Lines were crossed and blurred and ignored. It had some loose ends for me but that was probably intended because of the nature of the indistinct character lines.
Newly Discovered
November 2017
"Gather the Daughters"- Jennie Melamed
I have two more coming in the next week but I wanted to get this one on here. This book has been on hold at the library for quite a few people before and after me (I had to return it for at least two others waiting).
Keep in mind, this is a fiction book, in a dystopian version of this world. And not dystopian in a science-fiction way. And it has a subtle, yet not so subtle political, human rights message. It is in no way what I expected and the run-on description I just gave shows that.
Now, I'm not very political and don't say much about it. The topic of this book is a very important issue about the rights of women and female children. What got me about this book is the way the issue was built within the story. It is bits and pieces. The rights, and humanity, and lack of humanity build and come to light like the clues and twists in a crime novel or thriller. The more it all clicks, the more the true horror is revealed. This is fiction. But important fiction.
I don't want to give any spoilers but I have to warn people too. It has some very sensitve content. It may not be overly, explicitly detailed but the meaning and subject are not subtle. It is the entire point of the story actually. Please be warned. It is an important book, with an important spotlight on some major issues, but not for those who may have a painful past.
Newly Discovered
October 2017
"The King's Blood" and
"The Tyrant's Law"
- Daniel Abraham
"Fierce Kingdom"- Gin Phillips
These are books two and three of the "Dagger and the Coin Series" (book one was "Dragon's Path" below). So, I predicted that the goddess and dragons would play a greater part in later books and in way I was right. These elements are still less physically present and more a looming presence. I've got book four ready to be checked out and book five on its way. (I've had to interlibrary loan 3-5 ugh.)
I had been waiting on the hold list at my local library for awhile for this one, as it is a semi-new release. I found it to be a quick read and it did have some good suspense. However, I did feel like there were a few loose ends. There were a few aspects that I would have liked to find out the resolution or some closure. It was good overall.
Newly Discovered
September 2017
"Hook's Tale: Being the Account of an Unjustly Villianized Pirate Written by Himself"- John Leonard Pielmeier
Dragon's Path"- Daniel Abraham
"Behind Closed Doors"- B. A. Paris
Don't you hate it when you know the truth, but no one believes you? Poor Hook, (or as he explains James Cook), knows the feeling. Someone even wrote a play about him that was all wrong. This book, written by the pirate himself, sets the record straight. The retelling of fairytales has been a growing trend and this short narrative fits right in. It has a few plot lines that I think could have been expounded upon. Like I said, it was a little on the shorter side so it could have used a little more story. But overall, it was an interesting take on a classic we all know.
I checked this out of library for two reasons. 1- I had checked it out before but never got the chance to read it last time before it had to go back, so I tried again. And 2- A lot of the books I have been reading lately have been murder/mystery books. It has been the genre trend of the last year and my "to-read" list reflected that. But I love fantasy works and have been looking for a new series to get back into fantasy. This is the first book in a five book series (I just checked out the second) and has all the elements of fantasy. It has a foreign land, different races, magic, and allusions to more fantastical elements (a powerful goddess and a world of yore ruled by dragons). The last two have been subtle aspects, but I have a feeling they are going to come into play in a much more overt way throughout the series.
I scored with this one. It was on my "to-read" list and my sister just happened to buy it. So I didn't have to spend money to buy it or spend time waiting to check it out. I have a BA in Psychology and love anything labeled as a psychological thriller. I blew through it in about 6 hours (I stayed up until 1 am finishing it but that's beside the point.) When you read the blurb on the back and the first chapter or so, you think you have an idea what is going on "Behind Closed Doors". But I bet you won't quite get it right on the first guess. Something is going on, but it's more twisted than you think. The only issue I had with it was that the backstory of the antagonist was a little underdeveloped for me. It read like it was thrown in as an afterthought. I would have liked it fleshed out a little more.
Newly Discovered
August 2017
"Don't Breathe a Word"- Jennifer McMahon
"Little Deaths"- Emma Flint
"The Dry"- Jane Harper
So, I picked up a third McMahon book. This one is a literal
tale. It follows the same format as the others- the story jumps between characters and time frames. Though I have to say this one didn't quite hold my interest as strongly as the others.
Some fiction from Down Under. This Australian based novel takes place over the course of around a fortnight and decades in the past all at the same time. But this mystery is done a little differently than some ofthe others I have been reading lately. The events in the past are written within the story- in italics- and woven throughout, while the story never officially leaves the present. The story holds out some vital info until then end, which makes for a good end, though one of the storylines doesn't get enough of a solid resolution in my opinion.
I've seen this book as a must read in a few places. And I must say I'm glad I decided to see what all the fuss was about. This who-dun-it, was it really the mom, had its share of familiar figures- the determined veteran cop, rookie reporter, seeminly obvious bad guys, and a pretty good plot twist at the end.
Newly Discovered
July 2017
"Missing Pieces"- Heather Gudekauf
"Don't You Cry"- Mary Kubica
I have been seeing this book all over the place and recommended by multiple people. So, I checked it out from the library and wanted to see what all the hype was about. I found that I didn't see the end of the mystery coming. It also did a good job of mixing two storylines from two different characters. However, bits of the middle seemed to drag a little for me personally, though the end had a little more action and resolution than I antcipated.
I've started a bit of a mystery novel streak. This book has been on my list for a while and I finally found it in my local library. This had a steady pace and worked alot of plot and action over only a few days, which was impressive. I guessed the bad guy correctly about half-way through but that could just be me.
"The Winter People"- Jennifer McMahon
I can't remember where I found McMahon. All I know is I had these two books written on my list of books to read. And I'm so glad I did. These follow multiple characters and switch times as well. This book switches between periods over 100 years apart but has unexpected connections between the times and characters.
"The Night Sister"- Jennifer McMahon
These books are mystery/supernatural/thrillers. But the supernatural aspect is not really in your face so its not overly fantastical. This one takes place over a smaller span of years so the charater list is a bit smaller. I already have another one of her stories on hold at my local library.
Newly Discovered
May/June 2017
"Midnight Bayou"- Nora Roberts
"No One Knows"- J.T. Ellison
"Sting"- Sandra Brown
A little romance, a little family drama, and a little ghost story. This isn't a new one of hers but it is one that I haven't read before. I like her romances because there is usually something a little extra to them, a little supernatural, and I personally like fantasy elements in stories. Reincarnation and ghosts fits that element pretty well. I know someone from around that area in Louisiana so this caught my attention and I was treated to some New Orleans charm.
I like romance, fantasy, and thrillers. The cover for this one even has "A Thriller" under the title. And this one had some twists to it. Some of the twists simply added a layer of complexity to the the story, while others kept you guessing abou how it would all end. This follows mutiple people and also jumps between past and present. I seem to be reading a lot of books like that lately. I sense a trend going on, but as some of my stories do that too I undrstand the appeal. And it is based where I now live so that was a cool thing for me.
I will admit that romance can sometimes have some predictable "twists". I expect that sometimes, and this one did have some of this. But I like Sandra Brown for the reason that she comes up with some incredible plot twists and unexpected villians or details. And this one had that in my opinion. Wait for it is all I'll say.
Newly Discovered
April 2017
"The Girl on the Train"- Paula Hawkins
Shattered Glass"- Maria V. Snyder
So, I'm an old-fashioned reader. I prefer a tangible copy of a book. While I see the ease of access for an ebook, and I do think they are a great reading solution for some, there is just something about a material book to me. And I don't like screens for that long.
That being said, this novella was only available as an ebook. I have featured this series by Snyder a few times and needed to read this short story before reading the next book in a series. So while I was annoyed I couldn't purchase it for my shelf, no way was I missing it and borrowed it from my grandmother (who actually reads them too). I'm glad I did because Snyder packed her usual attention to detail and great storytelling into a quick adventure.
I am that person who has to read the book before watching the movie adaptation. I had seen the trailer for the movie and it looked good so I picked up the book as well. Funny enough, it was then recommended to me by a co-worker shortly after. It was a good read, had a few good twists to it. It follows a couple different people that are connected and skips between past and present. But it is pretty easy to follow. Hawkins has another book that just came out and I am planning to give that one a try as well.
Newly Discovered
December 2016/January 2017
"Envy"- Sandra Brown
"Animal Farm" and "1984- George Orwell
I have said before that I read alot of different things from a variety of genres. You usually get a nice mix with Sandra Brown books, as a lot have not just romance, as some think, but usually murder, mystery, or action in some combination. This one had all of that with the added layer of being a book about a writer, with
story written witin the story itself. Some people can't have one good story going on, much less two in one!
So, I made it a point to read more classics (See Ray Bradbury below). Both of these were on my list of works. Now, some may be aware that some political happenings have made these books popular again. I merely saw this dual copy in my local bookstore, before they picked back up in popularity, and thought "Score! Two books, One purchase!" I won't say anything other than that these classics are worth a read. I like
Animal Farm
a little better personally, but they both make you think.
Newly Discovered
October/November 2016
"Heroes, Gods, and Monsters of Celtic Mythology"- Fiona Macdonald
These past few months have been a little different for me. Many of the books/stories I have been reading are connected to a project. I am researching some things for a new story and have been brushing up on my Celtic Mythology, specifically from Ireland. I felt like this book was a good recommendation for anyone who is interested in history, mythology, or fantasy. It covers stories from all of the Celtic regions of Europe and is a good read.
Newly Discovered
August/September 2016
"Harry Potter and the Cursed Child"- J.K. Rowling
"Only the Stones Survive"-
Morgan Llywelyn
Yes, I am a
Harry Potter
fan. A serious, know-all-the-trivia, fan. So of course I pre-ordered this book and read it in an afternoon. Personally, I loved it. The mix of old and new characters creates a fresh perception of the series. The fact that it is a play gives you the chance to follow and understand the actions of each character and weaves together the
Harry Potter
events you know and a new era of young wizarding antics.
I found this in my library's new fiction section. I am doing research for a story I want to write that includes elements of Irish mythology and creatures. This novel is based around the race of gods and godesses in this mythology. I wanted to get an idea of how to incorporate legend, without
legend or making it boring. I got what I was looking for, and also was treated to a beautifully written story about a magical race and the land they love.
"Last to Know"- Elizabeth Adler
Since I enjoyed the first book of hers I read I looked for another.
Last to Know
is a murder-mystery and then some. It follows multiple people like the the last book, and also manages to include love, family, envy, illiegal activities, and
murders. I am looking for more of Adler's books to read, they are quick-paced, quick reads.
Newly Discovered
June/July 2016
"The Story of Kullervo"- J.R.R. Tolkien
"Please Don't Tell
"- Elizabeth Adler
A lesser known, early work of Tolkien's. This is a singular story that is a sort of precursor to Turin's story in the
Children of Hurin.
The story itself was never completely finished by Tolkien. The version I have includes the story, as completed as best as possible from notes, and supplemental materials about the work and Tolkien.
Both this and the Tolkien story were impulse buys. And this one is a murder mystery set in the real world, removed from the fantasy of Tolkien. A serial killer is on the loose and all of the characters involved get their own sections, to move the story along and draw you in. This story has a police investigation, family drama, suspense, love stories, and- of course- murder. It isn't fantasy, but very real and more suspensful for it.
Newly Discovered
April/May 2016
"The Ridge"- Michael Koryta
"Black Rabbit Hall"- Eve Chase
"The Widow"- Fiona Barton
This is like two books wrapped into one. It follows two women and their connection to a place called Black Rabbit Hall, bouncing between the two women and their times. Both stories are intriguing on their own, work well side by side, and are shocking when they mix. This is Eve Chase's first novel and it makes a strong start for her career.
This book is a crime thriller that starts
the crime, but then takes you through the crime and beyond. The story is told with different chapters being dedicated to different characters. All are involved in the crime investigation in some way, including the title's Widow. It goes back and forth between different years and days. But it never shifts away from captivating.
*Spoiler (sort-of)*
I will say this, the crime is against a child, so those of a more sensitive disposition may want to steer clear, but it is not graphic either.
Discover the best $1 I have spent in a while. I got this from the Dollar Store for a trip to visit my grandparents. What I really got was a mysterious, supernatural, crime investigation adventure. An unlikely group is faced with an evil they don't understand... in a spooky woods... surrounded by killer, big cats. You don't find a book with that combination everyday.
Newly Discovered
February/March 2016
"Touch of Power"- Maria V. Snyder
"This Census-Taker"- China Mieville
"The Blizzard"- Vladimir Sorokin
Another new novella. After reading the description for it, I was expecting an action packed, horror story. I mean, the description includes zombies. What I read had action and horror in a more mental capacity. No less interesting and gripping. If you enjoy quick reads, both in length and feel, it is a good read. If you are put off by the horror description and zombies, read it any way. It isn't what you would expect at all.
A recently released novella, this book gripped me. It grabbed me enough, that I sat and read it cover to cover in one night. Told by a man reflecting on his childhood, the reader is treated to adult descriptions and observations, paired with the fear of a child in a terrifying situtation. I found this book randomly while scrolling through the new releases on the Barnes and Noble website. It sounded interesting and turned into a great find.
After reading the newest book in her Chronicles of Ixia Series, I was hungry for more. So I went back and read another trilogy of Snyder's I hadn't gotten too before. Her Healer's Series involves a new world, new characters, new powers, and new enemies. The series begins with action and never lets up!
Touch of Power
is the first in the series and is depicted below. Again, lots of different covers to look out for.
Newly Discovered
January 2016
"Stars of Fortune"- Nora Roberts
Another great book by Nora Roberts. And what seems to be the beginning of another great trilogy. I really enjoy the trilogies she writes that are more supernatural romance than straight-up romance. This series really fits the bill, as it features supernatural forces of both good and evil and an ancient quest to find the lost Stars of Fortune. Stars made by goddesses. Only the first one in the trilogy is out so far, but the second comes out this year. Plenty of time to start with the first one.
Fahrenheit 451"- Ray Bradbury
"Poison Study"- Maria V. Snyder
Ok, so here is another book that is not a new discovery. However, there is a new book in this series, "Night Study", coming out this month (I already pre-ordered). I recommend this series for any one who enjoys a little bit of magic, a little bit of romance, and a lot of trouble and adventure. This first book involves poison (obviously), secrets, and plots. It is classified as a YA series, and I actually started it in high school. But I couldn't imagine not reading more about these characters as even more books came out. The book coming out this month is the second book of a third, connected trilogy. I suggest checking out the author's website for reading order and info.
FYI these books have ALOT of different covers so don't be alarmed if it looks different.
During a seasonal stint as a bookseller in my local Barnes and Noble, it seemed as if every high school student was coming in and looking for this book. Now, I never had it as a required book in school, and decided to go back and read this classic. It ended up really resonating with me. For any lovers of literature who have not read this book. READ IT! In a world of dwindling interest in literature, especially classic works of literature, as many people as possible should read this book.
Newly Discovered
October/November 2015
"The Damned"- Andrew Pyper
"Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone"- J. K. Rowling
I discovered this shortly before Halloween. Considering it includes demons, ghosts with grim purposes, and the afterlife, it fit the bill for a good October read.
I haven't recently discovered the Harry Potter series. I have read it about three times and count it as one of my favorites. However, start to read it to a younger sibling, as I have recently begun to do, and you may re-discover why you loved it. I know I have.
"The Smoke Thief"- Shana Abe
I found this in my local library. Unsure what to read next I decided to start at "A" and see what caught my eye. Evidently I didn't get far. The first in Shana Abe's "Drakon" series this book (and the rest of the series) has a little something for anyone. Danger, Romance, Legends, and a race of people with the ability to turn into smoke and dragons. Yes, DRAGONS.
Old Favorites
The Alex Cross Series- James Patterson
"The Hobbit"- J.R.R. Tolkien
"Alanna- The First Adventure"- Tamora Pierce
Prelude to "The Lord of the Rings" (another good series) and one of his most well known works, Tolkien's "Hobbit" introduces a new world, full of creatures, races, and adventures that enage the imagination.
This series centers around a DC cop, Alex Cross. A law-and-order thriller, with murder mystery, and the trials of balancing work and family. Each book builds off of the previous, while having twists, villians, and plotlines all it's own.
A gift from my grandmother as a kid, I knew nothing about this book before reading it. I had never even heard of it before. Over the course of the next few years I would proceed to read the entire series, 3 quartets and a two book set. This book is for teens (or anyone) who enjoy fantasy adventures in other worlds with imaginative characters and creatures. And any girls, like myself, should love the strong heroines who centered these books, lady knights, wild mages, and spies, among other occupations.
"The Monster At The End Of This Book"
Nora Roberts
You never forget your favorite books as a kid. For me, one was Grover not quite realizing HE was the monster at the end of the book.
Don't forget the romance. I have read quite a few of her books, from the straight-up love story to Irish witches fighting an ancient, evil enemy (The Cousins O'Dwyer Trilogy is one I highly recommend),
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WOOSTER -- "They didn't even know I was bringing it," said D.J. Dave Cunningham, playing host to a Jeopardy-like game near the square in Wooster at Woosterfest on Saturday.
While the Wooster Area Chamber of Commerce has played it, as have many school children, the Woosterfest committee wasn't aware it would be a new festival feature this year.
"This is the game for you," he encouraged potential participants, luring them with the proclaimed ease of the game.
"If you know the first President or how many items are in a dozen," he said, participants would be good to go for some game show mania. "It's pretty easy."
"We need four people to play (two pairs)," he said, calling it "strength in numbers."
With lottery tickets and gift certificates for ice cream to give away, Cunningham hoped to double the appeal of the game.
When four people from the University of Akron Wayne College signed up to play, the first game began.
"We'll play to 100 points," Cunningham said, with five points to be earned for every question answered correctly.
Depending upon the expertise of the players, "this could go on for hours," he said.
Questions ranged from "fairy tale character envied by wicked stepmother for being the fairest of them all" to a doughnut company founded in North Carolina in 1937 and known for its "piping hot, glazed doughnuts."
The latter drew an initial wrong answer as did the one soliciting the capital of Tennessee (Nashville, not Knoxville).
Cunningham also gave audio clues, for example, a small portion of a Vanessa Williams song.
Julie Yockey and Bill Clark were the winners.
Her team won the game in about 10 minutes, she said, joking they "creamed" the other team.
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Vps4 is a member of AAA+ ATPase (adenosine triphosphatase associated with diverse cellular activities) that operates as an oligomer to disassemble ESCRT-III (endosomal sorting complex required for transport III) filaments, thereby catalyzing the final step in multiple ESCRT-dependent membrane remodeling events. We used electron cryo-microscopy to visualize oligomers of a hydrolysis-deficient Vps4 (vacuolar protein sorting-associated protein 4) mutant in the presence of adenosine 5′-triphosphate (ATP). We show that Vps4 subunits assemble into an asymmetric hexameric ring following an approximate helical path that sequentially stacks substrate-binding loops along the central pore. The hexamer is observed to adopt an open or closed ring configuration facilitated by major conformational changes in a single subunit. The structural transition of the mobile Vps4 subunit results in the repositioning of its substrate-binding loop from the top to the bottom of the central pore, with an associated translation of 33 Å. These structures, along with mutant-doping experiments and functional assays, provide evidence for a sequential and processive ATP hydrolysis mechanism by which Vps4 hexamers disassemble ESCRT-III filaments.
- vps4 structure
- cryoEM
- ESCRT pathway
- AAA+ ATPases
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Improving Hair
Are you unhappy with the condition of your hair? Losing hair, or having bad hair, interferes with your self image!
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$550,000 399 acres Batesville, AR 72501 - Independence County
River front Land for Sale in Independence County, AR along the White River
Waterfront, investment and recreational land for sale. West of Batesville and just below lock 3 on the White River lies 413 acres of wooded draws and ridges. A County road provides great access to the interior of the property making it a great candidate for splitting up and selling smaller tracts or taking the land at its outstanding price and starting your own hunting club. whitetail deer and turkey occasional bear are all found on this property as it has plenty of oaks, bedding areas and terrain to funnel the critters through its core. There is plenty of beautiful river frontage to enjoy and a launch ramp right next to the property that puts you in the water just below lock number 3. Come check out this great property that is priced t
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Happy Hour MON-FRI, 3-6 pm 2-for-1 All Rail Mixers and Select Beer! Don't forget to check out Fox Harbor Pub and Grill!
Fox Heights was awarded the 2012 Mayor's Beautification Award for Interior Design!
Fox Heights Downtown
Not to be confused with the "Fox" on the South side of Washington, Fox Heights, which is owned and operated by the same team as Fox Harbor, definitely has its own unique mix of old pub charm along with the modern technology of today.
Historic brick walls and rich woodwork cover this three level 1880's pub and grill. Along with a warm inviting atmosphere, Fox Heights also offers a full kitchen menu, two full service bars and table seating from 2-10 persons. Our full service bars feature a large array of draft beers which are served not only in the proper glass, but also at the proper temperature based on origin and style.
Whether you're simply looking for a fun or romantic evening out or you are in the mood to watch some sports action on one of our two 80″ TV's, you can do it here!
Looking for a space for a larger corporate event? The two upper levels are available for Private venues, please contact us for additional information.


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Ginger Lane was started with one goal: combine creativity & handmade goods with giving back. Goods for good. (Want to know the full story? It's a good read.)
How are we giving back? That's the fun part! We felt the greatest impact would be to invest in individuals. In children. To encourage and support their education, to help put nutritious meals on their plate, to develop leaders, to protect girls from sex slavery. So a portion of all sales will go towards child sponsorship through Compassion International. But most of all, we will be building relationships with these children.
My son drew this for Iragena, the first child sponsored thanks to Ginger Lane sales. A lifelong friendship in the making.


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Letter to the Senate Appropriations Committee on Chairman's Mark of the FY 2008 Labor, HHS and Education Appropriations bill
June 20, 2007
Dear Senator:
On behalf of the National Education Association's (NEA) 3.2 million members, we urge your support for the Chairman's Mark of the FY 2008 Labor, HHS and Education Appropriations bill. We enthusiastically support the bill because it:
- Increases funding for Title I of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) by nearly $1.1 billion over FY 07 -- from $12.8 billion to $13.9 billion (+8.3%);
- Restores funding for the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (special education) to levels comparable to FY 07 -- from $10.7 billion to $11.2 billion (+4.2%; nearly $750 million over the President's request)
- Triples funding for School Improvement Grants to $500 million
- Increases funding for the Elementary and Secondary School Counseling program from $36.6 million to $40 million. The program had been targeted for elimination by the President;
- Increases funding for the Physical Education for Progress program from $72.6million to $80 million. This program had also been targeted for elimination by the President;
- Provides an increase of more than $1 billion in discretionary funding for the Pell Grant program over the President's request;
- Increases funding for Head Start from $6.8 billion to $7 billion (+2.9%; $300 million over the President's request);
- Rejects the President's proposed private/parochial school voucher program; and
- Limits funding for the unauthorized Teacher Incentive Program to FY 06 levels ($99 million).
We commend Chairman Harkin and Ranking Member Specter for their balancing of the needs of the myriad interests contained in the bill, particularly given the limited allocation provided to the Subcommittee. We are convinced that the Senate bill as proposed will result in a final bill that puts funding for public education back on track and moves closer to meeting the needs of the schools and the millions of students they serve.
Diane Shust, Director of Government Relations
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This initial very succesful 'have-a-go' day was given for a corporate client at Eastwood Hall Hotel near Nottingham: The client had chosen a medieval theme as this would reference participants' knowledge of 'Robin Hood' but decided that they wanted a properly historic experience rather than a Hollywood one!
The individual corporate participants were worldwide regional directors and senior managers being given a 'fun day' at the finish of a conference week; while some had excellent English skills we were told that as others had little of any Europen language they would need easily demonstrated practical hands-on activities rather than complex instructions.
Dressed to Kill provided all round expert tuition with their Fight School: The have-a-go archery was especially popular - but not more so than the opportunity for taking on the boss with a sword...
Mistress Gilkes of Warp & Weft demonstrated spinning, weaving and braiding techniques - the latter offering delegates the chance to make a key fob to take away. (One regional director dutifully braided fobs for both of his daughters, each in their favourite colour)
Kay Rouse of Higgler encouraged cut-throat gambling while also explaining authentic ways to cheat! Printed copies of Medieval games made their way home to Australia, Malaysia & Canada.
The Alchemist Jack Green continued his search for the Philosopher's Stone - amid much appreciated hissing, fizzing, smoke & explosions...
Karen Slade from Company of Artisans gave visitors a chance to make historic soaps to take away: traditional and highly scented ingredients were especially enjoyed by Japanese delegates.
Her husband Charlie Demonstrated tile making, again offered on a have-a-go basis
All was accompanied throughout the day by the very fine music of A Merrie Noyse - who also entertained everyone during the evening buffet meal.
Since the initial engagement we have expanded our idea further to look at providing family oriented corporate days as well as those for solo delegates. We have also encouraged members to plan to link presentations to particular industry interests - e.g. building, communication, medicine - or offer historically linked lifestyle themes such as fashion, wellbeing, seasonal activities, etc.


text: Safety Notice: Our church is in an urban place, and we sometimes encounter some of the brokenness of the city. We've experienced theft, found needles on the property, and confronted other occasional unpleasant things. We especially want to remind those of you who are parents to be mindful of where your kids are and what they are getting into. Please let a deacon, elder or church staff member if you see anything that concerns you.


text: Legit local living legends Cut Copy make their extremely-welcome Sugar Mountain debut in 2018. After a four year hiatus, Melbourne's own Cutters delivered their much anticipated long-player Haiku From Zero (out via Astralwerks) in 2017, with first single 'Airborne' making us crave the upcoming summer boogie. Says Dan Whitford, "Haiku From Zero is definitely our most confident album to date… the idea of being a band is as important to us now as it was in our very early days so against the current tide of laptop based performers, we wanted to explore that." As masters of '80s revivalism, the genius of the much-loved band sees them appeal to nostalgia while exploring fresh arrangements and consistently catchy melodies. Cut Copy will come home for festival season after their massive US tour. Get down to the tropical vibes of 'Take Me Over' as Cut Copy take over Sugar Mountain.


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William Lubov began his legal career after many years of performing as a professional musician. With that background, he can present a compelling case of law and fact to any judge or jury. He established Lubov & Associates (now Lubov Anderson), based upon his desire to assist people who are faced with complex and challenging legal issues.
For over 40 years, Lubov Anderson has established a reputation of excellence in serving individuals, families, and diverse communities in a variety of practice areas. Our staff is renowned for its service to the African and Russian communities, in addition to serving individuals throughout Minnesota and Wisconsin.
At Lubov Anderson, we carefully listen to our clients, providing options and recommendations as to how to proceed. We recognize that while we have a more in-depth understanding of the law, each client will be personally affected by the path that he or she chooses. Our clients deserve compassion, dedication, and skill to achieve a sound and successful legal outcome. Contact our office today and experience the difference that sets our firm apart.
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I used to hate cabbage, or at least I thought I did. Then I moved to Belgium and tried my very first, real, dönör kebab.
While living in America, the only way I had ever tried cabbage was in coleslaw. And every time I tried coleslaw, it was always sickly sweet.
But now that I like cabbage (and receive it regularly in my weekly veggie basket), I needed to find a couple ways to prepare it.
And thus, my simple coleslaw was born. It's not sweet in the least, but just a tad tangy. It's super crunchy and therefore satisfying to eat, and keeps well in the fridge, making it perfect for prepping early in the week.
I usually just make it using only white cabbage, but it's also delicious with julienne carrots or sliced red cabbage mixed in. Sometimes, for an added kick, I add a bit of sriracha sauce.
Creamy Coleslaw
- 1/2 a small white cabbage, thinly sliced
- 1/4 heaping cup of homemade mayo
- 2 tbsp of apple cider vinegar
- 1 shallot, thinly sliced
- Sea salt and black pepper to taste
- In a small bowl, mix together the mayo, vinegar, salt and pepper.
- Place the cabbage and shallot in a large bowl. Pour the mayo mixture over the top and toss to combine. Adjust the seasoning if needed.


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What a wonderful weekend! Good food, good friends, and the whole family together. Now it's Sunday evening on the eve of December and I'm looking for some balance as we head into this month of excess. I like starting every Monday morning feeling organized, but this one being December 1st is especially important. I'm not quite where I want to be on my to do/ta da list. I'm making lots of cards, filling orders, but my own cards are not even started. The gifts are all purchased, but the hand made ones are still waiting for final touches and more! The tree is up with lights only. The plan was to decorate it this weekend before my son went back to college, but we ran out of time and I don't really mind. He was so busy catching up with friends after his first three months away from home. I remind myself to find balance and enjoy the simple joys of life every day!
Sunday, November 30, 2008
Finding balance.
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More love.
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Wednesday, November 26, 2008
Thanksgiving Eve.
One of the many things I am thankful for....sunsets from right outside my front door! Here is tonight's beauty. Happy Thanksgiving to all! During this time of economic woes think of all the many blessings we have...from family and friends to simple gifts from Mother Nature. I'm off to see some awesome scenery in "Australia"...the countryside and Hugh Jackman!
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Tuesday, November 25, 2008
Tea bag curtain.
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Sunday, November 23, 2008
Snail love.
This wonderful photo is from one of my favorite blogs....ressurection fern. I only dream of having such talent. I especially love the rocks she dresses...take a peek!
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Monday, November 17, 2008
Holiday Cards.
Here are some new holiday cards from Joan of Cards. You can click on the photo for a larger image! If interested email me at email@example.com for more information and/or samples. Prices vary depending on quantity.
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Sunday, November 16, 2008
Love rocks.
I cannot come home from a walk on the beach without something in my pocket....beach glass or heart rocks or sometimes trash and recycling. The heart rocks are taking over my window sills!
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Monday, November 10, 2008
And more sewing.
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More sewing.
I just sent this quilt off to the wonderful Marybeth @ White Lotus Quilting to be quilted. I finished the top a couple of months ago, but it took me until now to finish the back. I was trying to save money and didn't buy enough fabric for the back and ended up having to piece it. I ended up really liking the result (but didn't get a good picture of it before sending it off). This is my second quilt ever....pretty simple, but I'm learning some good basics.
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I just made this fun mail sack from the Pink Chalk Studio pattern collection! I've been wanting to make a bag and I saw one of these made up at Esther's that was gorgeous. Inspired, I bought the pattern and fabrics. I hadn't put in a zipper in years! I sort of remembered how. The directions were great. I'm tempted to keep it for myself of course, but I'm going to give it as a gift.
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Wednesday, November 5, 2008
Finally a President I can respect! And who respects all of us!
Bradley effect? HA! How about the Palin effect?
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beaded christmas tree ornament craft-BCN052
the set of beaded christmas tree ornament is composed with high quality of acrylic bead with grade A and the ribbon string
This beaded Christmas tree craft make a cute ornament or decoration for your presents. While this little creation has been created in green to help set it off on your green tree, you can also use green beads and use light colored ornaments for any other decoration.
This delicate ornament adds a lot of sparkle to the tree, you can hang the crystal bead craft by yourself, and or hang on any wedding tree chains
The shape could be a Christmas tree, star, ball, candle, reindeer..
We can sell it as single set of bead drop or we can put 4 or 5 pieces of these pending elements into a gift box to you
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Gerardine speaks up at Big City Moms Biggest Baby Shower
Yummy Mummy's Gerardine Henriquez Interviewed by News4 NY
Aug 11, 2010 7:31:00 AM
Amanda Cole Gives Advice on People Mag's Celebrity Babies
Jun 12, 2010 2:20:00 AM
6 Easy-to-Follow Tips to Successful Nursing
Amanda Cole knows a thing or two about nursing. Not only does she own a successful breastfeeding specialty store -- Yummy Mummy -- in New York City, but she's also a lactation expert and mom-of-two (she has a 1-month-old son and 2-year-old daughter). Lucky for us, she was more than willing to share her secrets to making the experience enjoyable for both mom and baby. Check out her easy-to-follow tips below.
Best Nursing Supplies - New York Magazine 2010
Mar 23, 2010 3:42:00 AM
From the 2010 Best of New York issue of New York Magazine
Yummy Mummy
Amanda Cole opened her store—part gear provider, part community support center—after having a difficult time breast-feeding her daughter. Apparently she wasn't the only one: The day before she opened Yummy Mummy last May, customers were pounding on the door. Cole carries all manner of nursing accoutrements, from the necessities (bras, ointments, pillows), to the kind of clothing mothers would wear even if they didn't need to (smock blouses and camis from Swedish line Boob, in particular). She also seeks out unusual items like a line of silicone compression underwear to help with C-section recovery. Though the store is a big breast-feeding advocate, it's not exclusionary—it stocks pumps and bottles and rents hospital-grade pumps ($40 a week, plus $15 for delivery). One or more times a day, the store transforms into a salon for weekly lactation classes, prenatal yoga and Pilates, and breast-feeding support groups.
Breast-Feed the Baby, Love the Calorie Burn -- The New York Times
Dec 11, 2009 11:35:00 AM
By CATHERINE SAINT LOUIS
WHEN Jessica Jochim returned to work after her three-month maternity leave, she was the envy of her co-workers at Babies "R" Us. Mrs. Jochim, who had gained 40 pounds carrying her first child, steadily slimmed until she was a size 4 again. Yet, exercise was a pre-baby relic. She wasn't dieting, either. In fact, every two hours, she snacked as if on cue.
What was her secret? Breast-feeding her newborn James on demand, and using a breast pump to take milk home to him.
"All the ladies at work started joking they were going to go in back and pump so they could start losing weight like I was," said Mrs. Jochim, a mother of three from Vancouver, Wash. "I had a baby suckling 600 calories a day out of me."
That breast-feeding gives mothers an edge shedding baby weight has long been suspected. But lately, a parade of celebrities has attributed their postpartum slimming to nursing, bringing this age-old topic back into the spotlight. Adding to the conversation is a large study that suggests that weight loss through breast-feeding is not a myth.
Earlier this year, Rebecca Romijn, who wore a shrink-wrapped outfit in "X-Men," called breast-feeding her new twins "the very best diet I've been on." After Angelina Jolie posed for the November 2008 cover of W magazine nursing one of her twins, she said that it had helped her regain her figure. (That cover made her an icon among breast-feeding advocates and inspired a bronze statue of a nude Ms. Jolie double-nursing her newborns that was exhibited in London last month.)
These days, more than ever, a mother is expected to bounce back from pregnancy and be a "yummy mummy" in no time. Skin-care lines like Mama Mio target mothers with firming creams like Boob Tube. Nursing mothers can buy form-fitting tops at YummyMummyStore.com so they can flaunt their shape as they push their Bugaboo.
Is it any wonder that some new mothers are quietly thrilled at the calorie cushion that breast-feeding provides? "Nobody wants to admit they are doing it for themselves, or 'I'm doing it to help myself look hot again,'" said Jesse Comer, from Portland, Ore., whose main motivation to breast-feed was her baby's health. "It;s tough to admit to other people that everything isn't about the baby." But Ms. Comer, like many mothers interviewed for this article, "felt like until the weight was off, I wouldn't feel myself."
Time Out NY Announces Yummy Mummy Opening
Aug 24, 2009 5:35:00 AM
Recently Opened
It takes a kind and patient soul to explain to a brand-new dad the mechanics of breast pumps, and Amanda Cole, owner of Yummy Mummy, has it down pat. "They're so sweet when they come in," she says, as she turns to a dazed but beaming father and compares the pump he's eyeing to a Mercedes-Benz. Cole, a lifelong Upper East Sider, decided to launch the business this past spring, when her own daughter was just a few months old. "I had a hard time getting the hang of nursing, and I realized the neighborhood needed a place like this," she says.
Faster than you can say "clogged milk ducts," Yummy Mummy, with its soothing pale-yellow walls and user-friendly displays, was open. The store sells everything a nursing mom could ever need—shields, balms and pillows as well as chic outfits from Boob and Majamas—and hosts weekly support groups and classes. And if you choose not to nurse, you're just as welcome: An entire wall is devoted to bottles.
1201 Lexington Ave between 81st and 82nd Sts (212-879-8669, yummymummystore.com)
Time Out New York Kids / Issue 47 : Sep 1-30, 2009
Photograph: Caroline Voagen Nelson
Read more: http://newyorkkids.timeout.com/articles/shopping/77713/yummy-mummy-profile
BFF (Breast Friends Forever) - Daily Candy Kids NY (May 18, 2009)
May 18, 2009 12:13:00 PM
BFF (Breast Friends Forever)
Yummy Mummy Opens You have it in your head how this whole bundle of joy thing plays out. After an easy-breezy pregnancy, your wee one takes to the breast instantaneously, protecting herself from allergies, while sucking off all your baby weight.
More than likely, you'll encounter a few bumps (and blisters) on the way to breast-feeding bliss.
Yummy Mummy, the Upper East Side's new one-stop shop for all things nursing, has the supplies and support you need to make the whole lactation experience as stress free and rewarding as possible. With everything from nursing bras and pads to pumps and helpful DVDs, your transition from hospital to home will be a cinch. In addition, Yummy Mummy offers classes and groups where even your weirdest questions will be answered. So boob time won't suck.
See the entire item on the Daily Candy website.
When Breast Is Best - Urban Baby NY (May 19, 2009)
May 17, 2009 4:18:00 AM
When Breast Is Best
Pumping and dumping, latching, proper positioning—you're learning all the techniques, but breastfeeding is not going so swimmingly. Stop by Yummy Mummy, a just-opened uptown boutique that focuses on everything related to breastfeeding. This full-service, one-stop-shop for new and expectant parents focuses on nursing products and resources, as well as classes on lactation-related topics taught by Certified Lactation Consultants. From nursing bras and pads to books and DVDs, the specialty store run by an UES native and mother is all about making the breastfeeding experience a little easier.
For more, see the UrbanBaby New York news item.
Pumped for Yummy Mummy - Our Town (May 14, 2009)
May 14, 2009 11:59:00 AM
Pumped for Yummy Mummy
One stop shop for breastfeeding moms
By Sarah Liston
M is for May and mammaries! This month, the first and only breastfeeding store on the Upper East Side opens its doors. Its name should make you giggle: Yummy Mummy. This self-described one stop shop for the breastfeeding mom, at 1201 Lexington Ave. between 81st and 82nd, will have everything that nursing moms need to be their very best at breastfeeding: nursing bras, breast pumps, pads, DVDs, reference books and even weekly classes, special seminars and breastfeeding support groups.
Buzz Worthy - New York Family (May 14, 2009)
May 14, 2009 4:19:00 AM
Moms Only: New and expectant moms on the Upper East Side now have a shop just for them. This month, New York City mom and lactation educator Amanda Cole is opening Yummy Mummy, a breastfeeding emporium selling all the essentials, including breast pumps and extra parts, nursing tops and bras, nursing pads, and cover-ups, as well as more unusual items like post-cesarean panties and fashionable hospital gowns. The store will also host classes and support groups led by lactation consultants.
See a PDF of the item as it appeared on page 22 of the May 2009 issue
Yummy Mummy Featured on Stroller Traffic (March 18, 2009)
Mar 18, 2009 4:10:00 AM
UES Moms Will No Longer Have To Schlep to the UWS For Pumps and Soothies: Yummy Mummy is slated to open this May, on Lexington Avenue in the 80s. Expect everything from Boppys and Hooter Hiders to shields and Lansinoh. Visit the Stroller Traffic website.


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- Michael O. Ball, Orkland Professor of Management Science, Robert H. Smith School of Busines and the Institue for System Research, University of Maryland. Academic CV and link to his personal page, which is not at all personal.
- Michael Ball, professional photographer. Portfolios, mostly headshots of actors.
- Michael Ball, information center consultant, Office of Information Technologies, University of Notre Dame. He was a liturgist who managed food services and moved to the geek world. His résumé.
- Michael Ball, crafts designer in East Sussex,England. He designs for magazines and produces client Websites. Credit, contacts, and images of his work.
Tuesday, September 21, 2004
Even More Michaels
Why stop now?
Monday, September 20, 2004
And yet more...
A few more of us have appeared on screen:
- Mike Ball, 10th district, Alabama State Representative and a retired state trooper. Legislative bio.
- Michael Ball, Sun Microsystems Distinguished Engineer in the Developer Environments and Tools department. Sun lists him as "principal author of the first non-AT&T C++ compiler."
- Dr. Michael A. Ball, mathematical biologist and researcher in superplayer coalitions in game theory. He on the University of Liverpool (England) Applied Mathematics Staff. His interests include Buddhism, Quakerism and country dancing and calling. His Liverpool CV.
- Mike Ball, British writer, who humbly reports to the BBC, "Rarely do I see a penny but cherish high hopes for my first novel." Sample writings.
- Michael Ball, still in England, another Liverpuddlian is a defender on the Glasgow Rangers soccer team. Picture and stats.
- Michael Ball, the TV and movie actor, with a palisade of hair and long credits list (Beverly Hills 90210, Odd Couple II and Chat Room, for example. He reports that he is two-time national (Belgium) judo champ. Résumé and picture.
Sunday, September 12, 2004
More Mikes
Neither the singer nor the SCUBA guy responded to the emails to them or their Webmasters. This calls for paper mail...
Meanwhile, I noticed a few more:
Meanwhile, I noticed a few more:
- Michael J. Ball, president, Ball Service Group,Inc., metal fabricators in Ontario. Ball Service Group
- Mike Ball, 20-year-old Calgary-Alberta-based glider pilot and owner of a microcomputer robotics business. Mike's R&D Lab
- Apparently retired Australian magnate, Michael Ball, former Executive Director International with worldwide operations control of Ogilvy & Mather, and then founder of The Ball Partnership.
- Mike Ball, Iberia-Missouri-based secretary/treasurer of the Missouri Fox Trotting Horse Breed Association.
- Michael D. Ball, the Lancaster-England-based facilities manager. Michael Ball CV site
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Using the maximum scheduled pressure drop for every scenario over inflates the pressure calcs. This is very important for low-pressure systems with low static terminal units such as ducted VRF and Fan Coil Units that max out at .25". Using the maximum scheduled pressure drop of say, .1" for air devices make it difficult to design low static systems accurately.
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Poseidon (fictional ship)
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In the 1972 film the SS Poseidon is based on the RMS Queen Mary.
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The SS Poseidon is a fictional transatlantic ocean liner that first appeared in the 1969 novel The Poseidon Adventure by Paul Gallico and later in four films based on the novel. The ship is named after the god of the seas in Greek mythology.
The Book[edit]
In the 1969 novel, the ship is traveling across the Atlantic on her first month-long cruise with African and South American ports of call, after her recent sale and conversion from the 35-year old British ocean liner RMS Atlantis into the American cruise ship SS Poseidon.[1] On December 26, the Poseidon capsizes when a landslide in the Mid-Atlantic Ridge produces a massive 99-foot tsunami. The description of the ship is slim; Gallico described her as a quadruple-screw ocean liner of 81,000 tons, as long as four city blocks, and as high as an apartment building with three massive funnels, which would make her very similar to the RMS Queen Mary. Gallico was inspired to write the novel after his experience as a passenger on the Queen Mary after the liner tilted alarmingly after being hit by a large wave. He also describes the Poseidon's fatal flaw as riding high in the water, improperly ballasted and technically unseaworthy, this, he wrote, made the Poseidon vulnerable to capsizing.
The 1972 film version[edit]
In the 1972 film The Poseidon Adventure, the ship is in the Mediterranean on her final voyage, which will take her to the breaker's yards in Greece, when an undersea earthquake produces a tsunami that capsizes the ship just after midnight on New Year's Eve. The film uses the RMS Queen Mary as a stand-in for Poseidon, using actual onboard locations as well as model shots. The captain (Leslie Nielsen) complains about Poseidon being top-heavy and hence vulnerable to capsizing by large waves, and he makes clear his intent to take on ballast, but the representative of the owners refuses to allow this and indeed, orders him to proceed at full speed, threatening to fire him and replace him with another officer. Of the hundreds aboard, no more than a handful survive.
Beyond the Poseidon Adventure[edit]
In the 1979 film Beyond the Poseidon Adventure, which is a direct continuation of the story from the first film, the Poseidon is an abandoned overturned wreck that has not yet sunk. She is boarded by a small group of salvagers and a group of thieves in disguise (who are looking for gold and a lost plutonium shipment). Eventually trapped in the ship, they encounter a group of passengers and crew who are still aboard. In the end, the Poseidon's boilers and plutonium cargo explode, destroying most of the hull and sinking the ship permanently and, worse, irradiating her wreckage to unsafe levels.
The 2005 TV film[edit]
In the 2005 TV film The Poseidon Adventure, Poseidon is a modern motor driven cruise ship using propeller pods, which is sailing from Cape Town, South Africa on a cruise through the Indian Ocean to Sydney, Australia. The events that lead to the capsize of the ship vary greatly from the original book, as it is a partly foiled terrorist plot to sink the ship using explosives below the waterline which leads to Poseidon capsizing.
In the 2006 film Poseidon, the ship is not a cruise ship, but a British ocean liner registered in Southampton, which is sailing from an unnamed port in the United Kingdom (presumably London as one of the characters mentions it briefly) to New York City. While the first film used Queen Mary as a stand-in for Poseidon, the ship in the 2006 film has an original exterior design not based on any real-life vessel, although the interior was inspired by the modern ocean liner RMS Queen Mary 2. The lower part of the hull is loosely based on the Queen Mary 2, but the superstructure is not. This Poseidon is also struck by a huge wave just after midnight on New Year's Eve and capsizes, but unlike the original, the wave is not a tsunami caused by an undersea earthquake or landslide but a rogue wave.
In the bulk of each story, a group of survivors try to make their way to the overturned top of the capsized liner, hoping to get to safety.
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WASHINGTON -- NASA is developing new spacecraft, the Ares rockets and Orion crew capsule, to deliver astronauts to the International Space Station and send them on their way to the moon. The first test flight of the spacecraft, known as Ares I-X, is scheduled to launch in spring 2009. The latest information about this launch is now available at:
The Web site was created to offer key information about the details and objectives of the Ares I-X test flight. The site features articles, images and videos that outline the objectives of the Ares I-X test flight and explain how these objectives will influence the design and flight of the Ares I rocket and Orion crew capsule.
The Ares I-X flight will test hardware, facilities and ground operations associated with the Ares I rocket. It also will provide critical data during ascent of the integrated Orion crew exploration vehicle and the Ares I launch vehicle stack -- data that will be used to design a vehicle system that is safe and fully operational before astronauts begin traveling into orbit.
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What happens when you're arrested in Los Angeles?
When someone is arrested in Los Angeles they may initially be taken to the local police station for booking, and if this is not an option, they could be held there for 48 hours until they appear in court for their arraignment hearing, when the judge will decide if they will be granted bail. However, if the local jail is full, the arrestee will be transferred immediately downtown to either the Men's Central Jail or the Century Regional Detention Facility (CRDF) for women in Lynwood for booking and housing, if necessary.
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However, the process should really start as soon as an individual has been arrested because in Los Angeles, the largest and most populated city and county in the state of California, it could take as long as 24 hours before bail can be posted due to the volume of arrestees being booked every day of the week. And, since our bondsmen have been working closely with L.A. jails for over 20 years, we have an established relationship with the Jailers and their staff to get the process moving forward with the intention of shortening the process for our clients.
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All agencies in California are regulated by the Department of Insurance, who enforce an average premium fee to be 10% of the total amount of the bail. Therefore, if bail is set at $20,000, you would only have to pay $2,000 for your release from custody. And, if the amount is $100,000, the fee would be $10,000 and often require collateral to assure that if the defendant skips or fails to appear in court as scheduled, the collateral will cover the full amount of the bail bond. Otherwise, the initial 10% fee will be all you ever have to pay.
Even though the industry is regulated, there may be some agencies advertising "discounted" fees. Be aware that this is really illegal and in one way or another, you will pay the full 10% fee, or that agency could lose its license to provide bail services.
Where is the Los Angeles County jail?
Los Angeles County actually has three main jail facilities: 1) the Men's Central Jail, which is located in downtown Los Angeles; 2) the Twin Towers Correctional Facility, which consists of the Los Angeles County Medical Center Jail Ward and a medical services building, across the street; and 3) the Century Regional Detention Facility (CRDF) for women, which is also referred to as the Los Angeles Jail for Women or the Lynwood Jail, located in Lynwood, California.
Are there other L.A. County Jails?
Yes, there are four other jail facilities: 1) Mira Loma Detention Center, also know as ICE (U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement), which houses Federal "detainees" until their immigration cases have been decided; 2) Pitchess Detention Center – East Facility, also known as "Morrissey Hearing", and the oldest operating jail in the county housing parole violators, and the North Facility, which houses pre-sentenced and sentenced male inmates in a maximum security environment; and, 3) the North County Correctional Facility, a maximum security complex comprised of five jails within one facility.


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Effectiveness of repairing damaged RC beam-column connections with FRP strips
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Shrestha, R, Smith, ST & Samali, B 2008, 'Effectiveness of repairing damaged RC beam-column connections with FRP strips', 20th Australasian Conference on the Mechanics of Structures and Materials, ACMSM20, Toowoomba, QLD, 2-5 December,ACMSM, pp. 395-403. ISBN: 9780415491969
Reinforced concrete (RC) beam-column connections, designed prior to earthquake standards, may be vulnerable to shear failure under seismic attack. An effective means to increase the shear resistance of such connections is by bonding fibre-reinforced polymer (FRP) composites. The majority of research to date has focused on the strengthening of RC connections with FRP; that is, the strengthening of virgin connections. This paper reports the results of tests on RC connections which different degrees of damage which have been repaired with either column oriented or beam oriented FRP strips. The results are also compared with previously reported tests on FRP-strengthened connections by the authors. All test connections are designed to ensure shear failure in the joint region, even for the FRP repaired and strengthened connections in order to accurately observe and monitor the behaviour of the FRP. The detailed results given may be used to calibrate analytical and numerical models.


text: Australia and Westpac partner in the Pacific Media release 8 September 2014 I am pleased to announce an Australian partnership in the Pacific, with a specific focus on Papua New Guinea and Fiji, to increase access to finance and support the private sector. Today I signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Westpac Banking Corporation Chief Executive Officer Gail Kelly which will see the Australian Government work together with Westpac to substantially improve livelihoods in these countries by: embracing innovative solutions for increasing financial inclusion; exploring options to reduce the difficulty and cost of Pacific Islanders sending money home and between islands; exploring key infrastructure projects via commercial loans and grant funding; developing initiatives to support the economic empowerment of women; evaluating avenues to extend microfinance to local businesses; and leveraging commercial finance for formal sector businesses. The agreement forms part of the Coalition Government's economic diplomacy agenda, which aims to more closely engage with the private sector, the business community and non-government organisations to promote prosperity in our region. The private sector has the power to boost economic activity and reduce poverty. It helps establish businesses, creates jobs and stimulates new economic opportunities. Increasing Pacific women's access to finance is a key aspect of the MOU. Greater financial inclusion is vital to ensuring women can fully and freely participate in economic, political and social life. I welcome the opportunity to work with Australian companies including Westpac to address the constraints that are holding Pacific women back from being able to access credit, save money and improve their lives. Media enquiriesMinister's office: (02) 6277 7500DFAT Media Liaison: (02) 6261 1555


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Just weeks before Chase received his mission call, our family moved to Gilbert after living in Mesa for Chase's entire life. Chase decided that he wanted to leave for his mission from our Mesa ward so he left his records there. Today, we had the opportunity to go back to the Highland Ward as Chase was advanced to the office of an Elder and received the authority of the Melchizedek Priesthood from his father.
A few of Chase's leaders (Bishop Anderson, Brother Willis and Brother LeSueur), Brother Hiatt from the Stake and our rowdy little family were able to hear the sweet blessing that Jason gave to Chase as he received the Priesthood. Each day we become a few steps closer to Chase's leave date. We are so proud of him and the choices he is making. Today was a sweet moment for our family.


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Ahead of what will no doubt be an entertaining panel on personal branding in the online world – organised by Strathclyde University on the 28th of October at the Crowne Plaza for its graduating MBA batch – we gathered round a rather round table at Dubai Eye's Business Breakfast show. And be we, I mean Marisa Woods of Brand&People and I. The Mcnabb of Alexander Mcnabb fame was supposed to make an appearance, but was on later that day on the same chanel. Never fear, he'll be there in person and twice as large as life (I'm hoping) on the 28th.
All was going well until the closing throes, where I somehow contrived to call Malcolm and his ilk Luddites. Oh dear, and I was trying so hard to be nice. The good people at Spot On PR pointed me to the link:
You might want to pick up the conversation around the 16:30 mark, though it's a good chinwag all the way through.
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Gosh Hisham, I think many will have a completely different definition of fireworks!
Right you are. Offending line removed. More like a damp squib.
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At 1,560m, Davos is the highest and one of the largest towns in the Alps.
With a huge amount of skiing across Davos-Klosters conveniently located at your doorstep you can ski a new area every day for a week. Easily accessible by train, car or bus from Zurich or Friedrichshafen airport, Davos has great sports, shopping and conference facilities alongside excellent hotels. With two main hubs, Davos Dorf and Plataz, featuring a variety of amenities there is something for everyone in this resort.


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Carr's brace sets up local Reserve Cup quarter-final
Woodview Reserves will play local rivals Muirhevnamor in the quarter-finals of the MDL Reserve Cup following a 2-1 win over Duleek on Saturday last.
Woodview started brightly and Michael O'Connor had the first real chance of the game after five minutes but he found the Duleek goalkeeper equal to his effort.
With Woodview ready to take the corner, an off the ball incident in the home team's box resulted in Stephen Grimes being sent off; a decision that infuriated the away side.
That agony turned to ecstasy minutes later though as from the resulting corner Barry Carr controlled the ball brilliantly to smash the ball to the net.
Despite being down to 10 men, Woodview kept their shape with Carr dropping into the centre of midfield to partner Marius Jasiskis who put in an outstanding performance.
Midway through the half, Duleek went on a rare attack down the right and from the resulting cross Darren Mills had a simple tap in at the back post to make it 1-1.
Woodview came in at half-time much the happier side and with just five minutes played in the second-half, Carr found himself free in the from an Eimhin Caldwell pass to make 2-1.
Wayne Conroy's men were now in the driving seat and they comfortably saw the remainder of the game out with ease to book their place in the last eight.
The Dundalk side return to league action this Saturday when they travel to play league leaders Kingscourt Harps. A win here for either side would see them win the Premier Reserve title.
WOODVIEW RESERVES: Liam McDonagh, Brian McCloskey, Conor McErlean, Paul McArdle, Ciaran Sullivan, Gerard Rafferty (Deco Moran 55), Marius Jasiskis, Stephen Grimes, Eimhin Caldwell (Shane English 75), Barry Carr, Michael O'Connor.


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The Relaxing Spa-Like Bathroom to Have Spa in Your Home
Taking a bath with spa-like bathroom is like a most pleasure time in our own bathroom. It is not a real spa but it is an ordinary bathroom with spa designs. With these designs, you do not need to go to a spa and will spend less money and time. You can do it every day and every time. After a busy and exhausting work day, the spa-like bathroom will help you to restore and refresh your energy.
What You Need to Have a Spa-Like Bathroom
The spa-like bathroom designs need a pretty large space. All you need is a bathtub or a Jacuzzi, some aromatherapy candles, a closet, a shower cube, enough lights, a fireplace, and beautiful nature view as an alternative option. You may design your own spa with any style and theme you like, the modern, the traditional, the contemporary, or others styles and themes.
Nice Examples of Spa-Like Bathroom
These are some of good examples. There is a bathtub placed inside a wooden layered floor. A modern contemporary wooden fireplace is beside the bathtub make a warm atmosphere. The aromatherapy candles are placed surrounding the bathtub give a relaxing effect. Another example is a contemporary spa-like bathroom in Japanese style furnished with a Jacuzzi in the middle of the room and a wooden shower cube face the lake view outside, a sink, and a wooden low chair. A big glass panel door connects the bathroom and the terrace. The wonderful lake view outside becomes the best appeal.
By having your little spa in your home, you can have spa every day and every time you want. For the services you need and get in the spa house, you may order the home-calling services which usually are offered by the spa house. All you need can be done in your home. You may follow the relaxing spa-like bathroom designs and be refreshed.


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Biggest Oil Spill In American History
The sheer magnitude is just staggering.
A federal team created to produce a more precise estimate of the oil gushing into the Gulf of Mexico has determined that the rate is at least twice what was previously acknowledged and possibly five times as much, officials said on Thursday.
If the team's estimates are accurate, this spill would be far bigger than the Exxon Valdez disaster in 1989 and the worst in United States history.
Using two methods—one based on the amount of oil on the surface and the other based on video of the oil emanating at the source—the group settled on preliminary estimates of 12,000 barrels (504,000 gallons) a day to 19,000 barrels (800,000 gallons) a day, said Dr. Marcia McNutt, director of the United States Geological Survey and the leader of the team.


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