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Now as much I love tennis, I sorta avoid going to the US Open. The reason being that in the past when I have gone, I was more or less surrounded by idiots. I mean it is amazing how much people go to these events and no next to nothing about the sport. I am not going to knock ignorance because I mean, you are going to the event to learn something. However, my problem is that these idiots are constantly airing their stupidity and they never shut up. Often times, they are arguing points despite facts to the contrary. Anyway, I got a "hookup" and got the chance to purchase a ticket to see Saturday matches ie see Mr. Federer and the Serenanator live. I was not going to pass that up for nothing. I do thank my friend for thinking of me at that critical time when the ticket offer came up. I do appreciate it.
So anyway, I set out on Saturday for Flushing Meadows and everything seem to be working for me. I got in and out of the barber, the bus driver was very nice and stopped for me after seeing me running to get to the bus stop. She did not have to at all as stopped before the bus stop. The trains were there when I got to the stations and by 12:45, I was all ready for Mr. Federer vs. Marin Cilic.
When I left home, Danish Biscuit was dealing with Saw Clown aka Vania King, Tipsarevic had won the first set from Berdych and Francesco Schiabone was down a set. Navarro aka Lady Hobbit was bad beating her countrywoman. By the time I got to Queens, Danish Biscuit crushed King, Berdych retired from the match, Scheepers tried to serve for the match against Schiabone only to be broken and lost the tie-breaker to head to a 3rd set and Navarro was through to the Round of 16. Anyway, I asked the ticket attendant where to go and she said two levels up. Now I imagined that I had most wonderful seats and will be almost court side. However, when I found my spot, I was struggling for oxygen as you very well know that higher altitude causes oxygen deprivation. I was at the very top of the stadium. I could see Manhattan from my seat. Not only was I looking hot but I was feeling hot too with the sun blazing down on me.
Anyway, I was still able to see the court and soon enough Mr. Federer came out in his fire engine red along with Marin Cilic. Mr. Federer was not stellar but he was playing well enough because Cilic was clearly overwhelmed by the occasion and despite playing exceptionally well in his first two rounds, he came up short in the end. Mr. Federer's backhand was the obvious liability on court as it landing consistently in the service box and bouncing up high. I know it will be snack time when he faces more tougher opponents like a Tsonga, D'Joker, Divadal or a Lochness, if he gets that round. Mr. Federer is not guaranteed in the finals of majors anymore with his piss poor play as of late. Anyway, I felt the stadium after the first 3 sets, Mr. Federer being up 2-1 and had a break in the 4th already. I wanted to see other players.
By this time, Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova took out Fivehead Jankovic in straight sets and Mardy Fish and Kevin Anderson were on their way in their match. Schiabone had also made another comeback and took the match. So I wandered around the grounds and by this time, Mr. Federer finished off Cilic 6-3 4-6 6-4 6-2.
While I was wondering about, I checked the score and realized that I had to hurry because the Serenanator was destroying Victoria Azarenka on court. she was already up 4-0. I raced back to my seat….I mean I climb the slopes to get to my seat by which time, the Serenanator was up 5-0. Victoria won a game and Serena closed out the set 6-1. The beginning of the second set was no different from the first and the Serenanator looked poised to put the Serena Sleeper hold on Victoria. The Serenanator failed to convert a chance to go up 2 breaks but had triple match points on Azarenka's serve but failed to convert any of them.
Azarenka sensing a loose moment from the American, seized that moment to break the Serenanator when she served for the match. Things were getting interesting for a few minutes prior Serena was up 5-3 love-40 and now it was 6-5 Azarenka. My throat was dry and I could not deal with the drama. I was definitely vocally rooting for the Serenanator and if she were to loose, it was a long way to the exit. I could not do the "Walk of Shame." May I could just jump down. That canopy below look like it could take my weight. Right?
Anyway, fortunately, the Serenanator got herself together and took the set to a tiebreaker, which was again tense to say the least for me. 7-5, Serenanator and with that, the match 6-1 7-6; the No 4 seed was out. It is really a crying shame because Victoria Azarenka is a really good player and when she is on form, she is always meeting up the Serenanator a la 2009, 2010 Australian Open and now 2011 US Open. She is one of my hopefuls to win a major because she is really good. I hope she takes this losses and build from it. Anyway, I have to say that the Serenanator is playing really really tough. She is very tactical and is not allowing herself to get behind any opponent. She is psyching out her opponents and right about now, they are all scared.
You know I was extremely happy with the win so I raced down as close I could to the court (Thank God for the gym!)and took more pictures. I even saw Mary-Jo Fernandez doing the on-court interview.
On my way out of the stadium I saw Richard Williams…
Anyway, I went over to Louis Armstrong Stadium to see two men battle it out for a place in the Ladies 4th Round. Kuzi-Rex and Akgul A-man-mu-ra-do-va who looks every bit as a boy as she does on TV. She looks like she can also snuff you out like a candle in the wind. Lynn Welch was the chair umpire for the match (For super die hard fanz like moiself who knows the chair umpires by name.)
By the time, Dolgopolova aka the Boy who looks like a Girl who looks like a boy had taken out Ivo Karlovic and Juan Carlos Ferrero also won when his compatriot and opponent retired from the match. Mardy Fish had also taken care of Kevin Anderson who was putting up a late charge. Anyway, I checked the schedule on my smart phone which was so much more economical than buying a programme for ($20…get the hell outta here USTA. Do you know what I can get for $20 in the real world?) Anywho, I decided to go see some real menz action on Grandstand because it was going to be a Harem of Hotties as Argentina's Juan Monaco was currently playing Germany's Tommy Haas and after that "piece de resistance" Tabasco Verdasco vs Baby Ali (All that was going through my mind was "Heaven, must be missin angels"
I mean you know I am always a fan of Tommy Haas as I affectionately call him "Head and Shoulders" but in real person, he definitely has a shot to get it. Monaco well, we have to something about that hair but that's just me nitpicking…he is muy caliente. When I got to the match, he was putting the finishing touches on Head and Shoulders. It is a shame that unfortunate incidents have followed Haas in his career. He was a brilliant player but he got into a motorcycle accident which took him out for like a year I think and also slipped on a loose ball at Wimbledon which caused his ankle to blow up like a balloon. Added to other injuries, he never really made it to his true potential. Anyway, he was out and up comes Verdasco and Tsonga. My eyes were in sugar shock.
Anyway, I have to tell you about an incident that was unfolding as I was watching the match. Now if you haven't seen to the Billie Jean Tennis Center looking at the graphic below, you can see that the Louis Armstrong stadium is connected to the Grandstand.
Now Kuzi-Rex and Akgul were playing on Armstrong so Baby Ali and Tabasco Verdasco were playing on Grandstand where they were SCHEDULED to play. There were no changes in the schedule. Now, because the men's matches were a hot ticket, the Grandstand was full but you can look over in the Grandstand from a balcony on Armstrong or if you go to the very top of Armstrong you can look over into the stadium and see the match. I was forced to watch the match from the balcony. It was not a bad view at all. Anyway, after the Kuzi-Rex match, Kuzi Rex won in straight sets and was through to the Round of 16 to face Danish Biscuit, world's no. 1 Caroline Wozniacki, the officials closed the court (Armstrong) and asked the people to leave including the people who were only inside the stadium to watch the Tsonga v Verdasco match. I have to say that this was really the hot ticket at the time. I mean they were two hot players and also the quality of play was expected to be good. They are both top ranked players.
Anyway, this one young lady took serious exception to security's mandate that they leave the stadium. She took great offense to this matter and told the security guard, "It;s obvious that the USTA (US Tennis Association) made a MISTAKE by putting the Tsonga match on the smaller court. Therefore allow us to be in the empty stadium." Now, this girl is either a law/medical student and she went on to "reason" with the man saying that he can simply have one security guard watch them. Mind you it was not just her but an entire crowd of people wanting to line the back wall. This security officer, obviously a religious man because I would have told her what was the MISTAKE beginning with her tragic outfit which was meant either for bedtime or pregnancy and her obvious gay balding (think Chia pet) boyfriend who God forbid was wearing inappropriate shoes with no socks (I just knew he had no socks on….he looked the type) and wearing a size medium pink shirt when he is clearly an XL on a very good day, bursting out of the bloody thing like fat Hulk. But we aren't here for that and she was not talking to me. Really the audacity of this woman. Of course she asked for the supervisor as if he was going to allow her and her "girlfriend/boyfriend" alone in an empty stadium to stand and look over at a match, something she and shim were at that very moment doing on the balcony. They even offered to find her a good spot but she refused. I mean what if the people were to have acquiesced and she and he went over and got hurt or worse the victim of a crime (Not like he was going to protect her. I mean I think she looked more the man than he did) Then she would have been all up in arms and blaming the USTA for the entire affair. Did I mention that they had tickets to Arthur Ashe stadium and should have been there instead of screaming like some banshee? You would have thought someone had cut her off in the TJ Maxx line where she got her lil number. She was just quarter past ridiculous at this time. I on the other hand, just walked downstairs and got a perfectly good seat very close to the action and got some really nice shots.
Anyway after the match… Tsonga totally dominated Verdasco as he was not serving up to par and his weight of shots were totally off. He seems to not be the player he was in 2008/2009. I do not know if he's getting lazy or perhaps his mind is elsewhere but he has really lost the edge he had before. Tsonga on the other hand was looking really good. I mean he's the real dark horse pick of this tournament. He has a winning record against D'Juggernaut 5-4, beaten Mr. Federer the last two times they have played including at Wimbledon 2011 where Mr. Federer was up 2 sets to love. Divadal is not so well these days and I know Tsonga will not be intimidated by the Spaniard. However, Tsonga will have to beat the top three players and that's a very very very very tall order. Anyway, I was saying is that Sloane Stephens lost to Ivanovic the Terrible in straight sets and her countryman D'Juggernaut knocked out Davydenko. Ivanovic next faces the Serenanator and D'Joker will play Dolgopolov. Andrea Petkovic also won her match and will play lady Hobbit in the next round.
So all in all that was my day at the US Open. It was really a wonderful experience even though I was by myself. Hope you enjoyed.


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Airline company profile: Japan Airlines
Japan Airlines is an airline based in Japan and headquartered in Shinagawa, Tokyo, Japan. It's identified by the IATA code JL, ICAO JAL and callsign JAPANAIR. Japan Airlines operates about 743 flights covering 237 routes, of which 132 domestic routes and 105 international routes. Airports served by Japan Airlines are 74; of which 37 are domestic airports and 37 international airports. The airline operates in 22 countries, among which the best-served are the following: Japan, United States, China, Taiwan. The best-served national cities (Japan) are Tokyo, Osaka, Sapporo, Tokoname, Fukuoka. The best-served international cities are Bangkok, Taipei, Shanghai, Honolulu, Los Angeles. The longest flight offered by the company is John F Kennedy Intl (New York) -> New Tokyo International Airport (Tokyo) of 10838 km, while the shortest flight is New Chitose Airport (Sapporo) -> Memanbetsu (Memanbetsu) of 236 km. Next you will find some tables showing the most significant data about the airline Japan Airlines, among which baggage information, weight and size of hand luggage, contact information and information about assistence service and the fleet, reviews about the airline company, check-in information, flight status, offers and promotions. In the table "Best-served airports by the airline company", click on the relative icons to discover outbound and inbound flights from the selected airport or use the search form to discover all flights offered by Japan Airlines. For more information about the airline, please refer to the official website or wiki page.
Boeing 737 Next Gen (50)
Boeing 767 (39)
Boeing 777 (40)
Boeing 787 (30)
Best-served airports:
- Tokyo Haneda International (Tokyo)
- New Tokyo International Airport (Tokyo)
- Itami (Osaka)
- New Chitose Airport (Sapporo)
- Centrair (Tokoname)
- Kansai International (Osaka)
- Fukuoka (Fukuoka)
- Honolulu International (Honolulu)
- Suvarnabhumi International (Bangkok)
- Aomori (Aomori)
- Hanamaki (Hanamaki)
- Pu Dong (Shanghai)
- Taiwan Taoyuan International (Taipei)
- Sendai (Sendai)
- Akita (Akita)

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When asked if he could start the season again, which mistakes he would avoid, Renault engineering director Pat Symonds replied, "I would make sure we redesigned the wheel nut mechanism before Budapest, not afterwards! And I would not have changed Fernando's front tyres in China."
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Christian Louboutin, you've done it again! Never have I ever seen a shoe as unique as this look so good on this many celebrities! While I'm partial to the yellow dress/black coat ensemble worn by Irina Shayk and Brandy's crisp white pants and jacket duo, it looks absolutely stunning on every figure pictured below; and what is better than a platform that is incredibly stylish, eye-catching, and versatile? Not much! So what does this all mean? These will look amazing on you as well! Granted, this pair is sold out and priced well above most of our shoe budgets, but you can definitely get the same look with our help. Check out our fabulous steal further down the page and tell us what you think.
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Just about the time my first Birchbox showed up, I realized I'd left my brand new Clinque facial bar at my aunts while on vacation. So, reluctantly I used the sample from my July box. I loved it. Still love it. I use it every day twice a day. My skin is unpredictably combination. I have patches that continually break out and even my Clinque would cause those places to flake. I had no such problems with this cleanser. Afterwards my skin feels clean, but not taut. I loved the silky lather it produces. Stellar product.5
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Sudden change in setting! I guess that's the end "Trans 101"… for now…
This is a hard page to describe. I do and do not like it myself. I'll rather hear your thoughts though, I think.
Rain, all characters and all other aspects of the story are copyright material belonging to me.
Good to see the mother and Gavin's relationship some more.
Good page i think, needs more rain...just saying.
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Small admission. I've taken to the gym. Actually. That's a big admission (and I still cringe when I type those words). With coercion from a friend (thanks for the pain, Watson) and the mitigating factors of increasing boredom until my return to London and a desire for my early '20s ballet physique, I've taken the plunge.
The kickback from the plunge is the trawling through rails of spandex and breathable sportswear. It's a first. And it's a mighty disappointing insight into what's out there. On the plus side, a whole new area of fashion consumerism has opened its doors. But oh, the negatives…the obsession that sportswear designers think women have with bright pink and neon, the profusion of logos that discreet high-end designerism would sneer at for it's in-your-face tribalism and the multifarious straps that don't seem to do, well, anything, other than look strappy. And here was I thinking the epitome of sportswear meant Claire McCardell or the recently stepped down from her role, Donna Karan.
As well as Stella Mac, who's taking sportswear into fashion and vice versa, there's the arrival of newbie label, Koral Activewear, now available at Harvey Nichols.
Koral Activewear is a vibrant, edgy fashion sportswear label with a nod to Rick Owens type cuts and styling, and a directional outlook that kicks trad sportswear labels into oblivion. Performance sportswear never looked so hot. Minimalist elements of shape and proportion are tied together by obi sashes and long sweeping lines of ribbon colour-blocking. Kimono like layers drape beautifully over sheer-panelled leggings with discreet reveals. Strategically placed compression panels trimmed with reflective details support and artfully sculpt the body while creating elongated lines. This is all good. Sexy and unbranded. Take note sportswear conglomerates. Here lies a huge marketing opportunity.
Until I can lay my fash hands on Koral Activewear, I'll bleed into big label oblivion and be one of the faceless hoards. Save me.


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Women are always asking me 'Mr Fluff, how can I get my man to look as great as you?' Well actually this has never happened so it is probably with good reason that Mrs Fluff, in her infinite wisdom, has got me to try out a whole bunch of men's grooming products, my opinion of which I will share for you here.
There's a pretty small number of lotions and potions that a man needs and even less that most can be bothered with, though admittedly things are changing a little in this regard and more and more of us are actually claiming our fair share of the bathroom cabinet. One thing every gentleman should be doing is washing his face at some point and for this purpose I've now got Clinique for Men face wash, which does exactly what it says on the tin and without drying out your skin, the way some of the cheaper brands can.
The sleek grey packaging is also appealing to the menfolk as it's functional but stylish and the description of the products is nice and clear with no confusion over what goes where or what it's supposed to do.
The next thing a gentleman should be considering is exfoliation which is especially important if one has a beard and, since I started sporting facial fuzz, it's obviously become a trend with many fashion conscious man types attempting to emulate me. Bless.
So, to avoid beard-druff you want to be exfoliating and for this purpose you've got the choice between a manual or chemical exfoliant, the difference being with manual you're physically scrubbing the skin (I have the excellent Surya Brasil Sapien Men Facial Scrub which is gentle but effective) whereas the chemical varieties help your skin shed quicker and will tend to come as some sort of toner or tonic (mine is Clinique's Exfoliating Tonic). It's entirely a matter of personal preference.
The last step for the manly face is moisturising, regardless of whether or not you've shaved. I was lucky enough to get given Clinique's offering and find it works very well, absorbing into the skin quickly and without a strong smell that would work against any scent you might like to add on top (and you can check out a few of my favourites here).
"You look much younger" was Mrs Fluff's response when I started using these products, although she didn't specify by how many days.
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Jacquie Denby
Abstract Landscapes
Jacquie Denby
There will be an exhibition of work by Jacquie Denby, David Thomas and Anna Lambert 23 April - 30 May 2016.
Jacquie lives and works in the market town of Grassington in Wharfdale North Yorkshire. Grassington is surrounded by dramatic limestone scenery which is the subject of a number of Jacquie's landscape paintings.
The daughter of Dales painter Arnold Denby, she grew up in the Dales village of Buckden in the heart of the Yorkshire Dales National Park and studied at Harrogate School of Art and the Jacob Kramer College Leeds.
Jacquie's work is in many collections both in the UK and further afield.
In recent years Jacquie has produced large striking abstract paintings. In July 2015 Jacquie was named as the winner of the 1st prize in the Harrogate Open at the Mercer Art Gallery with her painting 'The Resonant Rumour of Sun'. The exhibition at Gavagan Art in April /May 2016 is a showing of Jacquie's exciting new work, all based on aspects of the landscape, in which she lives and works.
The work is termed abstract but has always got its feet in the real, the seen, the felt. She hopes people respond to these aspects of her work.
Please note: A number of works from this exhibition are available, contact the gallery for more information.


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Archive | August 2012
Busy Life and No Time (Hiatus)
Wow, been a long time, huh? I see that I even got an award but sorry for not replying. Truth is, I am extremely busy with my life right now. Between writing my novel and going to medical school, I don't think I have time to blog anymore. Because of that, I will go on hiatus at least until I have calmed things down. Hey, who knows, maybe I'll write sometimes but that depends. I sure hope I can.


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Google's SVP of Android and Chrome, Sundar Pichai, dropped a pretty huge piece of news our way at the D11 conference; Google Play Music All Access is coming to iOS. Currently, there's unofficial apps that will get you into Google's new streaming service, but it's pretty huge news that Google is bringing it to iOS in an official capacity.
Streaming seems to be the big talk of the moment, and with Apple rumored to be launching their own 'iRadio' service at some point Google bringing their service to iOS is pretty big. We've often mused that the best Google phone out there is in fact the iPhone 5, and today's announcement is just another piece of that. All Access will be a $9.99 a month subscription service, though if you're interested, sign up before June 30 for a discount on that to $7.99 You can sign up on the web, and a 30-day trial is also available.
Pichai said that their engineers are currently "working like crazy" to bring All Access to iOS, the biggest question is when exactly we'll see it. Pichai said on stage that it'll launch "in a few weeks," but nothing more concrete than that. Interestingly Pichai also stated that Google sees iOS users who want their services as regular Google users, and that they want to make sure their products and services work for them. An interesting point of view. So, anyone excited for All Access?
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Fianna Fáil Jobs Spokesperson Dara Calleary has welcomed news that Minister John Perry has concluded a restructuring deal with his bank, but said that the Minister needs to come forward with more detail and still needs to answer a number of outstanding questions.
Deputy Calleary commented, "When this issue first emerged into public, Fianna Fáil made it clear that we would be giving the Minster space to settle his personal affairs. I welcome the fact that this has been achieved. However, the current stance of the Minister and his colleagues, that it is a personal matter and that he will not be providing any further detail, is not good enough.
"There remains a number of questions that Minister Perry needs to answer to the public. Our preference would be for the Minister to come forward now with a full statement. If he fails to do this, we will be pressing for a statement before the Dáil when it reconvenes.
"The first of these is how the Minister managed the conflicts of interest that arose at a time when he was seeking further funding from the banks while at the same time being responsible for holding the same banks to account for lending to small businesses.
"The second question is what interaction he has had with the Revenue Commissioners on this issue.
"Another obvious issue is the broad terms of his most recent settlement. I do not believe it is feasible for the Minister for Small Businesses to remain silent on a secret deal with Danske Bank at a time when small businesses across the country are struggling to maintain even their current overdraft facilities.
"The Minister is entitled to manage his private business affairs, but equally the public have the right to be reassured that he is not abusing his position as he does so. They are entitled to evidence that a Government minister is not being given preferential treatment by virtue of his position."


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Dutch-born photographer Natasja Kremers documents people and places. This design project was the development of a new aesthetic for her eight year old business, born out of a desire to better articulate her creative personality. Her previous brand aesthetic pigeon-holed her as a 'pretty' wedding photographer, and she instead intended to present a more crafted, gender-neutral and editorial semblance.
At the heart of this project is a custom logotype, built from scratch. The intention was to create a mark that, like Kremer's photography, appears simple at first glance but nuanced: angled 'e' crossbars reflect the 'r' angles with heightened tear-drop terminals, a shortened 'k' ascender balances the heightened first upright of the 'm', and a deliberate upper aperture opening of the 's' (and subsequently 'e's) is a nod to the opening of a camera aperture. The overall logotype shape uses differing letter-heights to create a rhythm reminiscent of repetitive shutter sounds.
As the brandmark is a typographic articulation of her photography - secondary elements of the suite are designed to highlight the craftsmanship of each. 'Photograph' is based on Greek words meaning, 'drawing or writing with light', so a reflective copper-foil was a natural choice. The remaining colour-palette was purposefully restrained (e.g. paper-stock), to complement the tones in the photographs selected by the photographer, and to further expose the craftsmanship of the logotype.
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NFL Player Commits Suicide
O.J. Murdock, a 25-year-old wide receiver for the Tennessee Titans, died Monday from a self-inflicted gunshot wound, making him the sixth NFL player to commit suicide in two years. He was found in his car outside his former high school in Tampa, Fla., Monday morning. Murdock signed with the Titans a year ago, but never played a game for the team. His death reignites a debate over whether concussions, football-related head injuries and brain damage may be leading former NFL players to suicide.


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Viva ELVIS™ by Cirque du Soleil, a rockin' blend of dance, music and acrobatics, is a tribute to the life and musical legacy of Elvis Presley. Created in the image of The King of Rock 'n' Roll – powerful, sexy, whimsical, truly unique and larger than life – the show highlights an American icon who transformed popular music and whose image embodies the freedom, excitement and turbulence of his era. Significant moments in his life – intimate, playful and grandiose – blend with the timeless songs that remain as relevant today as when they first hit the top of the charts. Viva ELVIS focuses on the essential humanity of the one superstar whose name will forever be linked with the history of Las Vegas and the entire world of entertainment: Elvis Presley.


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By Jeramie Fortenberry, J.D., LL.M. (Taxation)
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In a surprising upset, Republican candidate Donald J. Trump defeated Secretary Hillary Rodham Clinton on November 8, 2016, to become President-elect of the United States. Republicans maintained a majority in the Senate and the House of Representatives, creating alignment between the White House and Congress and paving the way for Republican-backed legislation.
Given the emphasis on taxes by both the incumbent Republican leadership and President-elect Trump, significant tax reform is more likely now than it has been in recent years. Trump's tax plan is largely aligned with the Tax Reform Task Force Blueprint created by House Republicans in June 2016. Both plans would eliminate the alternative minimum tax, simplify and lower income tax brackets, repeal the estate tax, and reduce taxes on businesses. Because the chances of passing legislation are more favorable when a President first takes office, and because much of the groundwork has already been laid, new tax legislation will probably be introduced early in Trump's presidential term.
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by philipbullitthughes
All introverts share a common need: time spent alone in order to recharge, reflect, and decompress. So deep is the need in the INFP and INFJ that if neglected, they begin to experience lethargy—a fogging of the mind, if you will.
Of course, with personalities so complex as the INFP and INFJ nothing is ever simple. For them, seclusion is a need of peak importance. Unfortunately, so is a need for deep and meaningful relationships. They are often torn between needing to spend time alone, while simultaneously wishing they could be with a friend or loved one.
The Introverted Idealists desire closeness with a select few, usually one at a time. Unless they are completely recharged, large groups produce too much stimuli for them, and their personalities are keen to pick up nuances, often flooding them with information to the point where they feel overwhelmed.
But time spent with one person, exploring their personality and letting themselves be explored is particularly special to them. In fact, it is a need just as great as that for time spent unaccompanied. Often enough, they feel a powerful sense of guilt over not being with another person, or, as confusing as it may sound, they might even feel lonely when they finally do take a time-out from people.
Read more: http://mbtipopculture.wordpress.com/2014/05/16/infp-and-infj-being-alone-together/


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Good Monday morning,
Last time I asked my colleague Alex to share his Ironman secrets for making your job search better, you responded with thanks and, appropriately, flabbergasted disbelief that anybody can willingly swim a couple miles, bike a hundred, and then run a marathon. Around the office here at TheLadders, we're still trying to figure him out.
Until we do, I thought it might make sense to check in with Alex at the beginning of triathlon season — he'll be running the Cozumel Ironman in November, along with three "half-Ironmans" throughout the year, to raise money for the charity Doctors of the World USA— and see what additional secrets he can share our way.
Over to you Alex:
"First, thank you everybody for your congratulations and well wishes last time I appeared here. Running the Ironman has been one of the most gratifying experiences of my life.
Landing a job, like running an Ironman, is as much about beating yourself — your doubts, your pains, your weaknesses — as it is about beating the competition.
Alex uses these tips to conquer Ironmans — you can use them to conquer your job search
This classic book, " Lore of Running", has been popular for decades among athletes. But the key chapter " Training the Mind" shows you how much of the race takes place in your mind, not your feet. I've been using this book in my training, as well as with my executive team here at TheLadders, to good results. Here's how:
Goal setting
You need to judge yourself and your competitive ability accurately. Is this the right job for you? Do you have the right experience and capabilities? Are there competitive candidates that have advantages and weaknesses compared to you?
Marc's newsletter three weeks ago mentioned "Scout", our tool for helping you to understand yourself relative to the competition. I would recommend that you use Scout to determine if your years of experience, background, and skills, match up with what other applicants are doing.
And then use that information to set your goals appropriately.
Rather than experience each part of the job search as it occurs, it is helpful for you to visualize the entire race before it happens. In the same way that Sir Roger Bannister had to visualize his race to break the four-minute mile, you'll need to think through all the parts of your job race.
What types of companies have the job that you're looking for? What type of job are you unlikely to be the best candidate for? And for what type of job are you likely to be the best? How will you ask your friends for help along the way? How often will you review TheLadders listings to complete your goal?
In addition to the big picture, you should break down each part of the job search. For example, you may visualize interviews this way:
What questions are interviewers likely to ask you? When they say another candidate has more relevant experience, what type of experience is that likely to be? What will be your reply to that? When they ask you how you can contribute in the first six months, what will your answer be?
And so forth. It's important for your success that you not be surprised by the surprising question, that you not be sidetracked by the distracting but unlikely job. In short, it's important that you visualize your success ahead of time, and stick to it.
Control emotion
The job search has downs and ups and downs and ups and downs. As the search gets tough, do not let your 'evil' or 'weak' voice deflate you and cause you to quit the race.
Alex is fighting his 'evil' voice as he winds down the Hudson River during the New York City Ironman.
Your body, your ego, have a way of protecting you — by convincing you to not do anything more strenuous than lying around all day. That was fine for our caveman ancestors but if you actually want to achieve anything, or just pay off the mortgage, you need to defeat those voices.
In the same way that Allen overcame his defeatist voices in his attempt to win his 6th Ironman championship, you need to overcome the voices that will inevitably arise telling you that you have no chance, you're reaching too far, and that you're not good enough.
Control excitement
Similarly, you need to control your excitement. Finding your job requires achieving an optimal anxiety level. Not no anxiety. Not debilitating anxiety. The right level of anxiety.
To tell the truth, with the high-achieving people that are members of TheLadders, this is most often the difficulty that subscribers like you run into. Early success makes you too optimistic.
Like a race, small successes or advantages during the job search can lead to elation. You got the interview. You had a great answer. You got called back.
The positive feedback can feel so good that it causes you to get very excited. And when you are very excited, you are in danger of losing.
You can become over-optimistic about your chances, or you can over-estimate your abilities relative to the competition.
And that can cause you to slow down…
To miss the other job postings on TheLadders that might have been a fit.
To decline a third round interview at another company because you think another job is "in the bag".
To be too relaxed during the final interview with your future boss.
These mistakes are easily preventable if you manage your excitement.
Maximizing performance
Adapting the advice for performing well during the job search is equally straight-forward:
Dominate from the start: be the first to apply to the right job. And make sure you network with your peers to find your way in.
Allow for the unexpected: as mentioned last week, the industry in which you are an expert may suddenly disappear. Be prepared to be adaptable.
Stay focused: the job search takes 3 to 6 months. It's a long time. You'll need to practice keeping yourself focused.
Give maximum effort regardless of the result: you never know when you've mis-calculated the likelihood of winning a race or getting a job. Sometimes the competitor falters, the road shortens, and you catch a lucky break. Be prepared to take advantage of good fortune by never giving up.
If you do all of the above, you should perform to expectations, and find yourself with the job you wanted.
Again, you can find the whole chapter " Training the Mind" here.
I will see you at the finish line! - Alex"
Thank you so much Alex for sharing those insights.
Good luck, Readers, and have a wonderful President's Day!
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Michael F. and Marilyn S. Jacobs, of Redlands, celebrated their 50th anniversary Sept. 1 with an open house and buffet.
They were married Sept. 1, 1962, at Richards-Gebaur Air Force Base in Missouri.
Mr. Jacobs retired as a lieutenant colonel after 23 years in the U.S. Air Force and then worked 21 years as a systems safety engineer with Boeing in Long Beach. He retired in 2006.
The couple has more than 20 years involvement in the YMCA Great Youth Circus. He is a member of the founding group and board member of the Community Circus Arts Committee.
Mrs. Jacobs is a homemaker and volunteer, working with the Great Y Circus and Girl Scouts in Redlands. She has had more than 40 years as a Girl Scout leader at all levels. She was a service area board member and Wi-Wo-Ca day camp co-director, and has held numerous jobs in PTA at various schools. She is a member of several bowling leagues.
They are both members of the Green Valley Gaiters California AVA Club.
Their children are Diana K. and husband Robert McCluskey, of Escondido; Jennifer A. and husband Daniel Judelson, of Anaheim; Sarah E. and husband Fabio deAlmeida, of San Diego; Melissa E. and husband Michael Pitcher, of San Diego; and the late Karen L. Jacobs.


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Israel attacked what it said were Iranian positions inside Syria over the weekend in "large-scale" raids after one of its warplanes was targeted by Syrian air defences and crashed.
Following the most serious confrontation between Israel and Iran since Syria's civil war began in 2011, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowed to prevent Tehran from establishing a threatening military presence in the Arab state. Israel's raids came after it intercepted what it said was an Iranian drone entering its airspace from Syria, calling it an attack. Washington backed Israel and blamed Iran for the escalation.


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Sunstone Mining Adventure
Exploring Central Oregon Searching for the Elusive Sunstone Gem.
Editor: Eric Bewley Photo:G. Fuller, V. Mueller.
Paisley, OR – After fueling up the tanks and getting last minute supplies, the group headed out towards the unknown. The adventure, however, started many miles before we left the pavement with the insidiously injected idea of obtaining a rare gem stone that people travel for thousands of miles and work for hours upon hours to find. We here at ZUKIWORLD HQ. are always looking for fun and adventurous things to do with our Suzuki vehicles and enthusiast friends. The idea of mining had come up before in the respect of exploring old mining ruins but not in the way of doing some actual mining. I was surprised that a casual mention of sunstone mining to a few friends yielded such enthusiasm. Later I learned, that a popular television show had just covered what we were about to do and our friends that had seen this were really excited to go. So, with shovels and buckets strapped in with the regular gear, off we went to find gem stone glory.
There is a public area in a very, very remote section of Oregon where these particular gem stones can be mined, for no fee, by the public on BLM land. This area is surrounded by private claims for which many people go to and pay a few dollars to try there luck on but this is not necessary. If you have the back for it, you can find just as many treasures on the public "claim".
Where was I? Yes, on our way out of Paisley Oregon, home of the Mosquito Festival. On this beautiful Saturday early afternoon, we hit the gravel road which was to be our friend for the rest of the weekend. In this area of Oregon, it is extremely sparsely populated and when you get to the top or a ridge you can see for hundreds of miles in every direction and not see one light, one building, or hardly even one fence. This makes for a wonderful liberating feeling of freedom but can also be a bit nerve racking when something goes wrong. Thank goodness we had all of our out back Suzuki enthusiasts together, not only for camaraderie but for spare parts and help on the trail.
There were quite a few opportunities for vehicle repair on this trip. One of which was when Greg's hit a 'pot hole' in the gravel road going well over 60 mph. The compression of the suspension was so great that the external mounted fuel pump got crushed by the driveline and third member. No worries though because Val had a spare fuel pump that he had purchased when I lost my fuel pump several trips back last year. A few moments of mechanical merriment and we were on our way.
The original plan was to go to the Heart Mountain antelope refuge and camp at the Hot Springs campground there. I had received good word from a 'adventure buddy' that this was a great spot and that it wouldn't be too crowded this time of year. Well, as we rolled in about four hours before sunset we were very disappointed to see that the place was invested with mosquitoes and hippies. To our amazement, there was absolutely no place to camp in this extremely remote and fairly hard to get to place.
Since Heart Mountain has been taken as a preserve, most all of the wonderful areas, "jeep" trails, and traditional hunting routes have been closed off to motorized wheeled travel. Making this one camp ground a miniature city by concentrating all human activity in one spot ensuring that this campground will be hammered with use.
We were unable to find a place to camp and were forced to backtrack nearly sixty miles to camp at the Sunstone gem mining area. We arrived there in the dark to set up camp. Day one complete; time for rest.
The Sun was high in the sky by the time most of us rose from our slumber. After such a long first day, it was decided that we'd stay here for the next two to maximize our enjoyment. Ok, time to get some gem stones, what do we do? Well, it's just this easy, you walk around looking at the ground and you pick up rocks that look like boogers. The lesser valued stones are everywhere. They have a yellowish tint to them and can make fine jewelry. With little trouble at all most of us gathered several pounds of this material On the other hand, the prized stones are ones that have some mineralization in them, usually a red color that makes them very pretty and expensive. We were skunked on this quest.
We spent most of Sunday and Monday morning lounging around and hunting for stones. Some passed the time by emailing their friends on the sage-net service that was available as well as a bit of RC rock crawling.
We packed up our camp and headed out about Monday mid-afternoon with the plan to take a bit of gravel and mostly pavement to get back home at a reasonable time. As luck would have it, I had a flat. This was the first flat I had since putting these Good Year MT/R's on the Sidekick. They have been amazing for durability but all good things must come to and end. After a ton of help from the crew, we were on our way.
Surprise, I ran out of gas. This seems to be a regular occurrence for me in the 'Kick. Partly because of the V6 but more because my gas tank is just hammered up to where I only have about eight gallons of gas and I've just never got around to fixing it. Soon, real soon… Anyway, filling 'er up off a jerry can got us back to civilization known as, Christmas Valley. There we filled up the tanks, aired up the tires, and headed back home after a wonder weekend of relaxation and gem stone mining.
If your into gem mining and don't mind the current popularity of this particular gem and the pressure that places on a mining area, I'd highly recommend going out there with family and friends and trying your luck. You may pick up a gem worth thousands of dollars right off the ground…


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text: Dance CityAll citiesBrusselsDouchy-les-Mines GentHuyLeuvenValenciennes ThemesAll themesHeritageContemporaryExchangeCreationHeritage Contemporary Exchange CreationHeritage ContemporaryContemporary ExchangeContemporary Exchange CreationExchange Creation MonthEvery monthOctober 2015November 2015December 2015January 2016February 2016March 2016April 2016May 2016June 2016 Atmosphere On the occasion of the anniversary festival 45/25Marc Vanrunxt creates choreographies inspired by the personality of the performers. He extracts something sparkling (referring to the French word "brilliance") from these individuals, which he then magnifies. His made-to-measure approach will also be true of this Turkish/Belgian (...) Kadir "Amigo" Memiş ZeybreakAmigo was born in Turkey and raised in Berlin and use the zeybek to express his dual identity. As its name suggests, Zeybreak is a contraction of zeybek and breakdance, between the traditional dance of his home village on the shores of the Aegean Sea and the hip-hop of his urban self. Contemporary Ziya Azazi Ember & Bolero "in preview"Ziya Azazi has examined the speed and intensity of the whirling movements of dervishes for some time in order to create new forms. In Ember, the gyratory movements are the source of the artist's survival and give meaning to his existence. Contemporary Mihran Tomasyan You're not a fish after allDancer and choreographer Mihran Tomasyan has worked in France, the United States, Armenia and Turkey. He has also danced with the Sasha Waltz company. In Istanbul, he cofounded Çıplak Ayaklar Kumpanyası, working on movement and dance through videos and installations. Contemporary Bedirhan Dehmen with MDTistanbul (State Opera & Ballet) WeWhat connects us? What makes us move? What is we? We is an intimate piece of research into memory, forgetting, life, death, forces and weaknesses. Three dancers come together and tear themselves apart in a production by Dehmen to live electronic music by Cem Yıldız. Contemporary Melih Kiraç In residenceDuring the festival, Workspacebrussels, a performing arts workshop that supports up-and-coming artists, is inviting the Istanbul artist Melih Kıraç in residence. A dancer and performer, Melih started his career performing Anatolian folk dances before moving into contemporary dance. Exchange Creation Christian Rizzo Christian Rizzo has created three shows tinged with beauty and energy, tradition and the modern world. D'après une histoire vraie is inspired by traditional Turkish dances. Eight dancers leap into primitive and rock circles to music by Didier Ambact and King Q4, producing something as tribal as it is psychedelic. In (...) Contemporary Siirt Performing Arts Ensemble Legend of BotanLegend of Botan are stories of love, suffering and the past sweeping down the Botan River as time goes by. The folk dances and stories of Botan are accompanied by the melodies of the dengbej – storyteller and singer in one – and by videos bringing the ancient civilisations along its banks back to life. (...) Heritage


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Wednesday, December 31, 2008
The gate is wide
The road is paved in moderation
The crowd is kind and quick to pull you in
Welcome to the middle ground
You're safe and sound and
Until now it's where I've been
'Cause it's been fear that ties me down to everything
But it's been love, Your love, that cuts the strings
So long status quo
I think I just let go
You make me want to be brave
The way it always was
Is no longer good enough
You make me want to be brave
Brave, brave
I am small
And I speak when I'm spoken to
But I am willing to risk it all
I say Your name
Just Your name and I'm ready to jump
Even ready to fall...
Why did I take this vow of compromise?
Why did I try to keep it all inside?
So long status quo
I think I just let go
You make me want to be brave
The way it always was
Is no longer good enough
You make me want to be brave
Brave, brave
I've never known a fire that didn't begin with a flame
Every storm will start with just a drop of rain
But if you believe in me
That changes everything
So long, I'm gone
So long status quo
I think I just let go
You make me want to be brave
I wanna be brave
The way it always was
Is no longer good enough
You make me want to be brave
Brave, brave
I have been struggling for a while now with how to describe how 2008 has been for me. I have been through some really painful and tough spots this year. Without going into detail or breaking any confidences by saying too much, or saying too little and leaving too much open for speculation and misunderstanding, let's just say emotionally it was rough, painful, and not a little scary.
My reaction was typical for me: withdraw, lick my wounds, and live in fear.
I let go of who I was, my self-esteem and confidence were gone, and where I needed to be strong for friends going through some pretty tough stuff (spouse's stroke; divorce; mental illness; grieving deaths; friends moving away), I was an empty shell of myself, withdrawn and fearful, second-guessing every word spoken and written. Sometimes my husband said he was nervous about coming home at night, because he didn't know what he'd find behind the kitchen door.
Interestingly enough, however, I blossomed at work. I was in a nurturing environment where I was appreciated for every little thing I did. I was also able to volunteer at my daughters' dance studio for some small little things, and those too were appreciated.
Climbing out of the emotional pit was a process that continued into the summer. However, the scars remained, some quite raw. I had a lot of things to work through.
We did have some fun this summer, taking a nice family vacation across the state, a quick trip to our home state to visit hubby's extended family, and I had a post-Fourth of July trip to Vegas with my sister.
I still found, however, as fall gave way to winter in the Great Plains, that I continued to second-guess myself based on the lies that had been spoken to my spirit, that had settled in my soul, that were festering and turning into bitterness.
This leads me to my theme for this next year. It has been slipping in and out of my consciousness all week, and until I sat down to write this post, I wasn't really sure of its name. I felt like I was on the cusp of something bigger than myself, that God had in store for me.
Not fearful and timid. Brave.
I'm also returning to a Bible passage I've claimed before, particularly when my husband joined the active duty military: Joshua 1: 1-9. Here it is in the Message paraphrase:
Joshua 1:1-9
After the death of Moses the servant of God, God spoke to Joshua, Moses' assistant:
"Moses my servant is dead. Get going. Cross this Jordan River, you and all the people. Cross to the country I'm giving to the People of Israel. I'm giving you every square inch of the land you set your foot on—just as I promised Moses. From the wilderness and this Lebanon east to the Great River, the Euphrates River—all the Hittite country—and then west to the Great Sea. It's all yours. All your life, no one will be able to hold out against you. In the same way I was with Moses, I'll be with you. I won't give up on you; I won't leave you. Strength! Courage! You are going to lead this people to inherit the land that I promised to give their ancestors. Give it everything you have, heart and soul. Make sure you carry out The Revelation that Moses commanded you, every bit of it. Don't get off track, either left or right, so as to make sure you get to where you're going. And don't for a minute let this Book of The Revelation be out of mind. Ponder and meditate on it day and night, making sure you practice everything written in it. Then you'll get where you're going; then you'll succeed. Haven't I commanded you? Strength! Courage! Don't be timid; don't get discouraged. God, your God, is with you every step you take."
The NIV says, "The Lord your God will be with you wherever you go."
I have no reason to be fearful, or timid, or second-guessing every little thing. I'm being called to be loving and kind as always. Giving of myself and serving Him as always. Those callings haven't changed, and they're now a part of me that I could never erase.
I just need to do them without fear. Because He is with me wherever I go.
Happy 2009, everyone. I'm going to be brave.
Only Nuns Change Habits Overnight
Just the title alone invites me to read it.
For whatever reason, the approach of the new year, coupled with the close of the Christmas season, makes me want to get out a fresh new journal and make a list of goals or resolutions for the new year. Plans. Changing things I don't like into things I do.
The subtitle of this book is "52 Amazing Ways to Master the Art of Personal Change." In her introduction, Karen writes, "This book is about learning fifty-two techniques that will empower you to pursue and embrace any change you long to make."
One change a week. I think I can do that.
Every woman longs for change in some area of her life. Unfortunately, fear, fatigue, adversity, heartbreak, past failures, and even the choices of other people get in the way and make lasting change seem out of reach. Having been there herself, Karen Linamen knows exactly how to take readers from where they are to where they want to be.
In Only Nuns Change Habits Overnight, she examines 52 powerful actions readers can apply to any change they long to embrace. Her insights apply to career, finances, personal health and fitness, relationships, faith—in fact, every facet of a woman's life.
Blending laugh-out-loud humor and sage advice, Linamen shows readers the link between dissatisfaction and transformation, how to remodel habits, the little-known truth about procrastination, how to generate the energy they need to pursue the life they desire, how to benefit from options and resources they never dreamed they had, and much, much more!
Author Bio:
Karen Linamen is a popular speaker and the celebrated author of ten books for women, including Due to Rising Energy Costs the Light at the End of the Tunnel Has Been Turned Off and Just Hand Over the Chocolate and No One Will Get Hurt. She has been featured on more than one hundred radio programs, including FamilyLife Today. Publishers Weekly describes her as "funny, forthright and unforgettable." Linamen lives with her family in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Visit her website at www.karenlinamen.com.
Sunday, December 28, 2008
Foundational Faith Challenge 2008 updated
December 28: I humbly admit that I did not even finish one of these books this year. This was not a good year for me to read nonfiction, period. I guess these books will remain on the Mt. TBR for 2009!
Sorry, Leann :)
My good friend Leann, who totally rocks my socks, is hosting a great--and DOable--reading challenge this year.
Some of my choices are books I've begun but not finished, but THIS IS THE YEAR for finishing them!
1. You Matter More Than You Think by Dr. Leslie Parrott
2. Get Out of That Pit by Beth Moore
3. Sacred Marriage by Gary Thomas
4. Big Girls Don't Whine by Jan Silvious
Paperback Challenge Wrap-Up 2008
Regardless, I never finished this challenge either. Some of these books made it to my 2009 list, however.
I finished 6 of the 12, and read half of two more.
12 Books in 12 Months:
1. The Yada Yada Prayer Group Gets Decked Out by Neta Jackson
2. Blind Submission by Debra Ginsberg
3. Getting Into Character by Brandilyn Collins
4. Generation NeXt Marriage by Tricia Goyer (begun)
5. Mother of Prevention by Lori Copeland
6. The Poisonwood Bible by Barbara Kingsolver (begun)
7. Burnt Toast by Teri Hatcher 8. And Only To Deceive by Tasha Alexander 9. Just Jane by Nancy Moser 10. How Nancy Drew Saved My Life by Lauren Baratz-Logsted
11. Love in the Time of Cholera by Gabriel Garcia Marquez
12. Pilgrim at Tinker Creek by Annie Dillard
TBR Challenge Wrap-Up 2008
Overall result: 8/12 + 1 alternate = 9/12
Bel Canto by Ann Patchett
Confessions of an Ugly Stepsister by Gregory Maguire
Mirror, Mirror by Gregory Maguire
Gone with the Groom by Janice Thompson
The Garden Angel by Mindy Friddle
The Tenth Circle by Jodi Picoult
Bee Season by Myla Goldberg
Eating the Cheshire Cat by Helen Ellis
Blue Like Jazz by Donald Miller
The Truth of the Matter by Robb Forman Dew
Stealing Home by Sherryl Woods
Color of the Soul & Freedom of the Soul by Tracey Bateman
The Queen of the Big Time by Adriana Trigiani
Saturday, December 27, 2008
What's in store for 2009?
I feel the huge need for alone time and goal setting, as 2009 looms ever nearer. I am a resolution girl, and no, I don't really keep all of them 100% of the time. But setting goals is always a good thing.
I enjoy reading challenges, but I don't think I'll join as many this year. I will do the TBR 2009 challenge, as well as the Jewish lit challenge. Beyond that, I'm not sure. I have boxes of unread books in my home, and this will be the year to whittle that collection down. PBS and Bookmooch members will likely benefit from that process, as will the local swap shelves and the library. I am thinking of going on another book-buying fast. I have gift cards for Borders and Barnes & Noble that I received for Christmas, and my plan is to purchase two books I still need for my book club.
I have plans to write more this year as well. I honestly don't have a plan, but I want to seek publication in 2009. I have been so encouraged by reading writers' blogs this year!
More later...DD #1 wants online.
Friday, December 26, 2008
Jewish Literature Challenge
4 books about Judaism or written by Jewish authors.
Challenge runs from Dec. 21, 2008 - April 27, 2009
Here is my list:
My Name is Asher Lev by Chaim Potok
Suite française by Irène Némirovsky
Baby Needs a New Pair of Shoes by Lauren Baratz-Logsted Fax Me a Bagel by Sharon Kahn (I read one other book in this series last year!)
Alternate selections (in case I can't finish the above books, or decide differently):
The Book Thief by Marcus Zuzak
The Hidden Life of Otto Frank by Carol Ann Lee (Dad gave me his copy)
The Family Fortune by Laurie Horowitz
Monday, December 22, 2008
Scrapbook of Christmas Firsts
Might I suggest a delightful little book entitled A SCRAPBOOK OF CHRISTMAS FIRSTS. This book is coauthored by six women, and you can learn more about it at this website.
This book is really structured like a scrapbook. It's a carefully organized and designed hodgepodge of heartwarming anecodotes, recipes, and fun traditions.
Christian Women Online Magazine also interviewed Terra Hangen, and you can read that interview here.
This is a nice little book, cute-sized but not too small, with lovely illustrations and layout and quotations and Scripture and fun.
Thanks to Kathy Carlton Willis for letting me know about this book.
Merry Christmas from the Fresh-Brewed Writer!
Saturday, December 20, 2008
Quills and Promises
I hadn't finished the novel yet by the time that post was due, but I did finish this week and it was delightful!
I enjoyed it very much. The setting is the French and Indian war, pre-American Revolution. The historical details are good, the characters' struggles are universal and not dated, and the characters themselves are well-rounded for this being a shorter novel (and only 170 pages).
I haven't read too many Heartsong books, so I cannot say if this is a typical example of the line or not. But I can recommend Amber Miller, a fellow ACFW member, as an author to read. She has several books in the lineup at Heartsong for 2009 as well.
Thursday, December 18, 2008
TBR Challenge 2009
1. The House at Sugar Beach by Helene Cooper (OSC Book Club)
3. Channeling Mark Twain by Carol Muske Dukes (OSC Book Club)
6. My Name is Asher Lev by Chaim Potok (also a Jewish Lit Challenge choice)
---8. Mirror, Mirror by Gregory Maguire (holdover from 2008)---Nope. Couldn't get into it, so I give up.
Suite française by Irène Némirovsky
The Hidden Life of Otto Frank by Carol Ann Lee
Getting into Character by Brandilyn Collins
Love in the Time of Cholera by Gabriel Garcia Marquez
Big Girls Don't Whine by Jan Silvious
Where Do I Go?
As a husband/wife writing team, Dave and Neta Jackson are enthusiastic about books, kids, walking with God, gospel music, and each other! Together they are the authors or coauthors of over 100 books. In addition to writing several books about Christian community, the Jacksons have coauthored numerous books with expert resource people on a variety of topics from racial reconciliation to medical ethics to ministry to kids in gangs.
Dave and Neta live in Evanston, Illinois, where for twenty-seven years they were part of Reba Place Church, a Christian church community. They are now members of a multi-racial congregation in the Chicago area.
They're trying something new! Not just new for them, but something completely new in Christian fiction: "Parallel novels," two stories taking place in the same time frame, same neighborhood, involving some of the same characters living through their own dramas and crises but interacting with and affecting one another … just the way it happens in real life.
It's something that only a husband and wife writing team could pull off. While Neta has Where Do I Go?, her husband Dave has written Harry Bentley's Second Chance.
A story of seeking-and finding-God's will in unlikely places.
Gabrielle Fairbanks has nearly lost touch with the carefree, spirited young woman she was when she married her husband fifteen years ago. But when the couple moves to Chicago to accommodate Philip's business ambitions, Gabby finds the chance to make herself useful. It's there she meets the women of Manna House Women's Shelter; they need a Program Director-and she has a degree in social work. She's in her element, feeling God's call on her life at last, even though Philip doesn't like the changes he sees in her. But things get rough when Philip gives Gabby an ultimatum: quit her job at the shelter or risk divorce and losing custody of their sons. Gabby must take refuge, as in the song they sing at Sunday night worship: "Where do I go when there's no one else to turn to? . . . I go to the Rock I know that's able, I go to the Rock."
Romantic Times Book Reviews says, "Exquisite characters coupled with God's mercy and love emanate from each page."
Publisher's Weekly adds, "Jackson's Yada Yada series has sold half a million copies, and this new offshoot series ... promises the same.... The book's dramatic ending ... leav[es] readers eager for the next installment in the series."
To read the Prologue and first Chapter of Where Do I Go?, go HERE
Pattie's Review:
OK, for all you "Friends" fans, you'll remember what a "freezer book" is. It is in the third season and you can read it here.
I started reading this book, and about halfway through I thought I could see where it was going. I didn't actually put it in the freezer (we didn't have room), but I did set it aside for two days. I couldn't bear to see what was going to happen.
While my dire prediction to myself didn't exactly come true (this is the brilliant Neta Jackson's book, after all, thank goodness!), Gabby is certainly left in a few predicaments. Yes, the book ends with a lot of loose ends left dangling. I forgot that she did that with the Yada Yada series too; I read that series after the first six were all available, so I went from one to the other with no thought of waiting till the next one was published.
So, I have a wonderful book with a terrific character, Gabby. She's left with a song on her lips and a newfound faith, and her life in shambles.
And I have to wait for nine more months until the next book.
If you want to read this book, I highly recommend it.
Just leave room in the freezer.
Thursday, December 11, 2008
Engaging Father Christmas
Yes, I'm gushing. Yes, I admit it! No, this is not a paid endorsement . . . nevertheless, I must gush! I so thoroughly enjoyed Engaging Father Christmas! What a delightful story!
I'm still bummed my local Christian bookstore doesn't have the first one, Finding Father Christmas. Never fear, you can read this one without that one and still love it!
I am absolutely thrilled to offer a giveaway of this book. Miriam Parker from Hachette Books graciously offered to send one lucky FreshBrewedWriter blog winner a copy of Engaging Father Christmas. To enter, please leave a comment and a way I can reach you, BY SATURDAY. I'll choose the winner over the weekend.
(US Addresses only, please.)
You can also buy a copy here.
And now, CFBA presents...
Robin grew up in Orange County, California and has lived in all kinds of interesting places, including Reno and Hawai'i.
She and her husband currently live near Portland, Oregon and have been married for 30 years. They spent their first 22 years of marriage working together in youth ministry, and enjoying life with their son and daughter who are now both grown.
As a frequent speaker at local and international events, one of Robin's favorite topics is how God is the Relentless Lover and we are His first love. She delights in telling stories of how God uses fiction to change lives.
Robin is the recipient of the Christy Award, the Mt. Hermon Pacesetter Award, the Sherwood E. Wirt Award and is a Gold Medallion Finalist. She also serves on the Board of Directors for Media Associates International and the Board of Directors for Jerry Jenkins' Christian Writers' Guild.
Miranda Carson can't wait to return to England for Christmas and to be with her boyfriend, Ian. She has spent a lifetime yearning for a place to call home, and she's sure Carlton Heath will be it, especially when a hinted-at engagement ring slips into the conversation.
But Miranda's high hopes for a jolly Christmas with the small circle of people she has come to love are toppled when Ian's father is hospitalized and the matriarch of the Whitcombe family withholds her blessing from Miranda. Questions run rampant in Miranda's mind about whether she really belongs in this cheery corner of the world. Then, when her true identity threatens all her relationships in unanticipated ways, Miranda is certain all is lost.
And yet...maybe Father Christmas has special gifts in store for her after all.
If you would like to read the first chapter of Engaging Father Christmas, go HERE
Tuesday, December 09, 2008
When the Soul Mends
When I first began to read When the Soul Mends, I was intrigued. How did Hannah, an Old Order Amish woman, work as a nurse? Why was she living "fancy"? What was her "disgrace"?What were these events that kept being alluded to? Why? Who? What?
Then I got frustrated. Perhaps a book not as well-written would not bother me so much. I decided I needed to read the others in the series to really understand what was going on, to know what the events leading up to this book were. Thankfully, my local library had them, so I went to get them and dive in.
I was not disappointed. I thoroughly enjoyed this Sisters of the Quilt trilogy. Thought-provoking, educational without being didactic, characters who are wonderful . . . they are terrific!
While it is possible to read book 3 on its own, I highly recommend reading books 1 and 2 first.
I think fans of Beverly Lewis's Amish books will like Cindy Woodsmall's Sisters of the Quilt series.
Publisher's Summary: After receiving a desperate and confusing call from her sister, Hannah Lapp reluctantly returns to the Old Order Amish community of her Pennsylvania childhood.
Having fled in disgrace two years earlier, she finally has found a satisfying role in the Englischer world, as well as love with Martin Palmer, a man with whom she can safely entrust her heart. But almost immediately after her arrival in Owl's Perch, the disapproval of those who ostracized her reopens old wounds.
As Hannah is thrown together with former fiancé Paul Waddell to work for her sister Sarah's mental health, unexpected truths surface about the events during Hannah's absence, and she faces an agonizing decision. Will she choose the Englischer world and the man who restored her hope, or will she heed the call to return to the Plain Life—and perhaps to her first love?
This intriguing final novel in the Sisters of the Quilt series is richly textured with authentic details drawn from the author's real-life connections with Amish Mennonite and Old Order Amish families.
Edited to add: I am donating my copy of this book to my library, so that many other readers can read all three of the Sisters of the Quilt series.
Quills and Promises by Amber Miller
Hi, I'm Amber, but my friends call me Tiff, short for Tiffany, my first name. I am in my 30's, married the love of my life in July 2007, and live in beautiful Colorado just east of the Front Range of the Rockies, but I love to travel and visit new places. Ultimately, my dream is to own horses and live in a one-level rancher or log cabin nestled in the foothills of the mountains. For now, I will remain where I am and do what I love—design web sites and write.
Amber's very first book, Promises, Promises, released in February 2008. It's a historical fiction set in Delaware during the Colonial period and the Great Awakening. The other 2 books in the series are this current one, Quills And Promises (July 2008) and Deceptive Promises (December 2008). In 2009, they will be repackaged for a state set entitled Delaware Brides. She has also sold another series set in historical Michigan during the Industrial Revolution. The 3 books in that series will begin releasing in May 2009 and will be repackaged in 2010 as Michigan Brides.
-- Separated from Madison when he leaves to fight the French and Indians, Elanna Hanssen must choose between her heart and her head, especially when Madison's integrity is questioned. --
"Trust in the Lord with all thine heart, and lean not until thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct thy paths." ~Proverbs 3:5-6
Innocence paired with wisdom beyond her years. With these traits, Elanna Hanssen unwittingly captures the attentions of Major Madison Scott. Her honest desire to understand the war fascinates him, and he resolves to get to know this perspicacious young lady better. When his military duty separates them, they begin a correspondence, cautiously baring their hearts to each other. Elanna has never known emotions like this before, but she is drawn to the integrity she sees in her major. Wh a local news reporter questions the major's credentials and activities, however, will she allow her heart or her head to rule? Can true love grow over such distance and around such obstacles?
If you'd like to read the first chapter of Quills And Promises, go HERE.
Friday, December 05, 2008
A Christmas Blog Tour for Hands of Hope
Hands of Hope, a charity of Women Helping Women A World Away, is announcing that their Holiday Gift Cards are available for purchase. These cards provide food,income and water for impoverished women and children in Zambia, Uganda, andSouthern Sudan. They can be purchased on the Hands of Hope website
for $15.00, $30.00 and $50.00. Purchasing these cards will provide goats, chickens or wells to help change lives.
What could be a more meaningful gift for holiday giving for family, friends, and customer appreciation?
Hands of Hope helps mobilize communities to respond to the needs of women and childrenaround the world. With an ever-expanding support base in the Chicago area, Hands of Hope works to raise community awareness regarding poverty and HIV/AIDS in Africa and its relevance globally.
We are confident in the integrity of the channels we have established so that contributions provide the highest possible impact for the most critical needs.
A Chicken Card will purchase a gift of twelve chicks and be given to an impoverished family in Africa. As the flock multiplies, a struggling family will be given the hope to survive. Your gift will help those in need for generations to come.
A Goat Card represents an actual goat being purchased for a needy family. Beyond providing much needed milk, a few goats can quickly become a herd, providing sustenance and additional income that can make the difference between whether a child goes to school or not.
A Well Card will go toward funding a well in the Western Province of Zambia. Statistics show that nearly half of all people in developing countries suffer from health related problems caused by unsafe water. In addition, African women and children spend several hours every day collecting water.
Links: http://www.handsofhopeonline.org
The cards: http://www.handsofhopeonline.org/goat.asp
Purchase cards: http://www.handsofhopeonline.org/goat.asp#purchase
How HOH got their start: http://www.handsofhopeonline.org/history.asp
Current Projects: http://www.handsofhopeonline.org/ourwork.asp
Contact at Hands of Hope: VickyWauterlek, Hands of Hope
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Tuesday, December 02, 2008
What I learned in November 2008
Here are some of the things I learned in the month of November:
- When inspired, I can write a lot in a short amount of time. A LOT! As in thousands of words in one day.
- When not inspired, it's torture to crank out even 500 words.
- When word warring with friends, if I'm winning, I am happy and encouraging to myself and others.
- When word warring and not winning, I'm crabby, depressed, and convinced I will fail.
- Apparently that sort of competition does not motivate me well.
- I am also apparently a sore loser, which is not a pleasant thing to learn about oneself, and less pleasant to admit.
- I am harder on myself than I should be.
- Balance is hard! I let a lot of things go to get this goal accomplished. Namely, my Bible study. That is also an unpleasant fact, and difficult to be honest about, but hey, I'll be honest. I skipped Bible reading to write. I let papers and stuff pile up and take over my desk, in order to write. I sacrificed a lot of reading time, to write instead.
- If I am going to keep writing, I am going to have to find some kind of balance. I don't know how and I don't know what I will have to give up to make that happen.
- Chocolate and coffee make me happy. They can also string me out.
- Getting "go Pattie" shoutouts really motivated me.
So, there they are, the pleasant and not-so-pleasant truths about Pattie.
Christian Fiction Advent 2
Here's the code to the main page. :-)
and here is the link to Lena Nelson Dooley, Heartsong author extraordinaire!
Monday, December 01, 2008
Advent Day 1
Review: The Dinner List
The Dinner List by Rebecca Serle My rating: 4 of 5 stars I heard about this novel last month. It sounded great, because who hasn't m...
The Dinner List by Rebecca Serle My rating: 4 of 5 stars I heard about this novel last month. It sounded great, because who hasn't m...
31 days. 31 posts. Word count to be determined. I'm very excited to begin writing this month on a topic that is both dear and diff...
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