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I had the Misfortune to be an Uncle before I knew my Nephews from my Nieces, and now we are grown up to better Acquaintance they deny me the Respect they owe. One upbraids me with being their Familiar, another will hardly be perswaded that I am an Uncle, a third calls me Little Uncle, and a fourth tells me there is no Duty at all due to an Uncle. I have a Brother-in-law whose Son will win all my Affection, unless you shall think this worthy of your Cognizance, and will be pleased to prescribe some Rules for our future reciprocal Behaviour. It will be worthy the Particularity of your Genius to lay down Rules for his Conduct who was as it were born an old Man, in which you will much oblige,
Your most obedient Servant,
Cornelius Nepos.
[Footnote 1: No motto in the first issue.]
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No. 403. Thursday, June 12, 1712. Addison
'Qui mores hominun multorum vidit?'
When I consider this great City in its several Quarters and Divisions, I look upon it as an Aggregate of various Nations distinguished from each other by their respective Customs, Manners and Interests. The Courts of two Countries do not so much differ from one another, as the Court and City in their peculiar Ways of Life and Conversation. In short, the Inhabitants of St. James's, notwithstanding they live under the same Laws, and speak the same Language, are a distinct People from those of Cheapside, who are likewise removed from those of the Temple on the one side, and those of Smithfield on the other, by several Climates and Degrees in their way of Thinking and Conversing together.
For this Reason, when any publick Affair is upon the Anvil, I love to hear the Reflections that arise upon it in the several Districts and Parishes of London and Westminster, and to ramble up and down a whole Day together, in order to make my self acquainted with the Opinions of my Ingenious Countrymen. By this means I know the Faces of all the principal Politicians within the Bills of Mortality; and as every Coffee-house has some particular Statesman belonging to it, who is the Mouth of the Street where he lives, I always take care to place my self near him, in order to know his Judgment on the present Posture of Affairs. The last Progress that I made with this Intention, was about three Months ago, when we had a current Report of the King of France's Death. As I foresaw this would produce a new Face of things in Europe, and many curious Speculations in our British Coffee-houses, I was very desirous to learn the Thoughts of our most eminent Politicians on that Occasion.


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How to Shop for Your New Mac
You can buy a new Mac online or in a traditional brick-and-mortar store, and you can buy directly from Apple or from an independent retailer. All these options have pros and cons, and the information that follows can help you decide.
Make sure that you take a list of all the specs that you need, including which Mac model you want and how much RAM, what size hard drive, and which options to choose. This way, you're likely to stay within your budget and to get no more or no less than you need.
Buy a Mac at your local computer store
The nice thing about going to a computer store is that you can see the various models before you make your final decision. Assuming that what you want is in stock, you get to take your new toy home with you. Also, if you have a problem, most stores have a place where you can talk to someone face to face.
Apple is choosy about which establishments it does business with. It doesn't want Macs stacked along the wall with all the Windows models in a department staffed with salespeople pushing the PC that happens to be on sale that week. Find your local authorized Apple reseller and call ahead to see whether what you want is in stock.
Visit the Apple Store
Frustrated with the way that its computers were being sold, Apple defied conventional business wisdom and built its own chain of computer stores. Designed with the usual Apple panache and propelled by the success of the iPod, this venture has made its customers and stockholders very happy. If you choose to buy your Mac at an Apple Store, you'll find that the stores are well stocked with most Apple models and attractively displayed.
The Apple stores carry lots of accessories, both from Apple and third parties — printers; external hard drives; carrying cases; software; games; and (of course) iPads, iPhones, iPods, Apple TVs, and other items in the growing list of Apple consumer electronics.
The coolest thing about the Apple Store is its Genius Bar, a section staffed by people who know their Macs and can answer your questions. If the store is busy — and it usually is — you have to sign in and wait a bit. Most stores give you a pager so that you can shop elsewhere or visit the food court if the Apple Store is in a mall, as many are. After you buy your Mac, the Genius Bar can take your hardware for repair, if necessary.
Apple claims that a large chunk of the population of North America is within a 45-minute drive of an Apple Store. You can also find Apple Stores in many other parts of the world.
Purchase your Mac online
Buying online can be very convenient. Pick out the model you want, and enter your shipping address and credit-card number. In a day or so, depending on how cheap you were about shipping, your computer arrives.
Surf to the Apple online store
You can buy all the products Apple makes from its electronic Apple Store (or by calling 1-800-MY-APPLE).
The online Apple Store is your best bet if you want to buy a build-to-order configuration. Select the Buy Now option for the model you want, and you're presented with all possible options for that model. You aren't committed to buy anything until you enter your credit-card information and confirm your order.
Buy from other online retailers
A few other online stores sell Macs, including Amazon.com, MacConnection.com, and MacZone.com. These stores sometimes offer discounts or deals on extra memory. They may stock only the most popular configurations, however.

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Monday, January 7, 2008
Howlin Rain - Howlin Rain
I haven't been listening to very much new music lately other than the Black Mountain and Dead Meadow records, but I saw that Howlin' Rain was touring with Black Mountain, who have decided to avoid Michigan for their massive tour, so I'm sure there will be some listeners on the lookout for this album before or after catching their live show on the west coast. I've been really enjoying this record for the last year or so. Ethan Miller, lead singer and guitarist of Comets on Fire, decided to stop rocking balls momentarily to make this more old-fashioned, unrestrained, and folk influenced rock and roll album. With the help of John Moloney of Sunburned Hand of the Man, Howlin' Rain has successfully created an album that won't blow your tits the way a Comets on Fire album might, but have made a virtually perfect album for taking a summer roadtrip, or for getting completely blown out and doing absolutely nothing. Either way, this has got plenty of soul.
- Dan
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thanks for this. i've been obsessed with the album painting since seeing it in the Such Hawks Such Hounds movie clip. I had no idea what it was for but just thought it was beautiful. looking forward to hearing the album.
- Tuesday, January 08, 2008 5:13:00 AM
- joel said...
I was in howlin pain. This is like a poor mans Comets on Fire and maybe a testbed for what ended up on Avatar.
- Thursday, January 10, 2008 5:16:00 AM
- Daniel said...
love this album. can't wait for the new one that comes out in March. Please upload if it becomes available. Love your blog too. thanks for all the posts.
- Thursday, January 10, 2008 11:15:00 AM
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27 February 2012
I've been kind of obsessed with Maddie the Coonhound ever since I first found out about this Tumblr site. A dog. On things. Too awesome. And of course, I love that she recently was photographed in Wisconsin. What a cutie. (via swiss-miss)
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24 February 2012
The View Right Outside My Window
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White to Gold
For the past couple months the boys (and I, and occasionally Brian) have been taking tae kwon do classes. Honestly, it's not something I ever thought in a million years I'd be doing. But C was interested in it, then H said he wanted to try it and here we are. What I'm finding, is it's really been great for all of us. For C, it's a great way to release some energy and practice focusing. For H, it's about building confidence and speaking up. For me, its about focus, balance, flexibility and cross training. I don't ache when I run anymore (and I've been running longer distances). My mind doesn't wander quite so much. And it's just been really fun to do something with the boys. Let's put it this way -- I'd much rather be at the dojo than sitting in front of our TV at night. Ironically, it was C who got us there, but H & I are the ones enjoying it most. Last night the boys had their first testing -- from white belt to yellow belt. They rocked it. Tomorrow, it's my turn. Wish me luck!
[Update: My testing was today and I did it. Board broke, moving on. Gold belt here I come.]
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22 February 2012
Art by C :: Alligator Teeth
I opened C's closet and what did I find? Bunches of alligator mouths. Wish I could have captured these better -- they really are very sweet.
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20 February 2012
Sky Pilot
Regap picnic that year to hang out with his other greyhound friends (Regap is the organization we adopted him through), where they took this photo for us. H was about 1.5 years old here. I had completely forgotten about this picture -- but was glad to have found it.
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18 February 2012
My sister and nephew were have a craving today -- for Solly's burgers. Luckily for us it is close our house, so they asked if we wanted to come too. I've heard a lot about this place, but today was our maiden voyage. Solly's is known -- brace yourself -- butter burgers. In case you haven't heard of them before, here's how Wikipedia defines them:
In the Upper Midwest, particularly Wisconsin, burgers are often made with a buttered bun, butter as one of the ingredients of the patty or with a pat of butter on top of the burger patty. This is called a "butter burger".
Oh, leave it to Wisconsin. A butter burger is not for the weak of heart -- literally. I asked for H's and mine to be light on the butter. He felt robbed, telling me he couldn't believe I'd do that to him. I guess there wasn't enough butter pouring off his burger for him. But I thought it was perfect this way.
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Basking in the Sun
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15 February 2012
Dinner with Dad
My dad is in town for the week, and came over for dinner tonight. We were all very excited to see him -- even if C was his typical difficult self for part of the visit.
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14 February 2012
Valentine's Day
(Hearts made by H & C in 2007 when H was 5 and C was 3.)
If you ask me, any day that we get to take some time out to spend time with our loved ones, and do something special for them is a good one. The boys were home in the morning thanks to a late start day (tomorrow too), but so excited to get to school. C was even dressed and ready to go before we were even awake. He wore the t-shirt he and the babysitter made a couple weeks ago -- after he cut off the bottom of it to make it fit better, and even put on jeans since it was a special occasion. The highlight of H's day was the dance party they had in his classroom.
My boys definitely spoiled me, showering me with home made gifts and cards (my favorite). C even surprised me with this amazing sculpture.
It's me and him hugging. I kind of love it.
Unfortunately, I didn't get a photo of me and my honey. Or us and the boys. This is the best I could do once I realized it.
The kids love having meals consisting of courses, so that's what we did for our Valentine's Day dinner. It was delicious, if I do say so myself.
BBQ Bacon Wrapped Water Chestnuts
Asparagus Salad with Hazelnuts and Parmesan Cheese
Ricotta Stuffed Gnocchi with Browned Butter and Pine Nutts
Flourless Chocolate Cake
Yep, it was a pretty perfect day. Hope you all had a great Valentine's Day too!
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13 February 2012
Lunch Date
Lora, Melissa and I have been talking about meeting for a long, long time now. Lora lives half way between Melissa and me, so her stomping ground seemed appropriate for our lunch gathering. We lingered over hot tea and never wanted to leave. It sure was great seeing these two of these lovely ladies today.
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12 February 2012
Fruit Salad
C is our snacker, pretty much wanting to eat all day long. Usually he's always begging for junk, so you can imagine I was thrilled when I found him making a big ole' fruit salad for himself. Yum. (And he ate pretty much the whole thing!)
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Fish Bowl
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Last Indoor
Saturday was C's last indoor game of the season. He's so bummed -- especially since H's team is playing the next session and he's not. But the boys had a great last game, winning 7 - 3. And of those 7 goals, C scored 3 of them. He was on quite the role, and was absolutely in heaven.
Update: H played his game today. They won 3-2. It was a fun game to watch, and H scored a goal. Great soccer weekend for the P boys.
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09 February 2012
Room Rules
H's Room Rules
1. Don't wake me up in the morning
2. Knowk (Knock) on Door when closed
3. Don't touch any thing (anything) on shelfs (shelves)
4. Listen to sign below (tells you if you can come in)
These rules don't
apply to Storm.
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07 February 2012
Mixing Ink in Water
Photographs of ink in water by Alberto Seveso (via the Jealous Curator).
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06 February 2012
Super Bowl XLVI
My sister hosted a little Super Bowl get together this year, and I'm not even sure I watched a minute of the game. Frankly, I really wasn't interested in either of the teams. It was a lot more fun drinking sangria in the kitchen with Christie and my cousin's wife -- although Amy is pregnant with number three, and wasn't doing any sangria drinking. Meanwhile, the kids participated in an Uno tournament. (H lost to Christie in the finals.) And of course, we completely pigged out on Super Bowl junk food. I even brought my bacon-wrapped tator tots stuff with cheese and Tabasco. It was a fun night, and according to Brian, was a pretty good game to watch.
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05 February 2012
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02 February 2012
Three times a week, Storm and I run 4 miles. Every morning after the boys leave for school, he sits at the door begging to go. He absolutely loves it. We used to run a lot more together -- frankly, I'm just now getting back in the groove. But he's kind of a perfect running partner. He heals the entire way. He doesn't make frequent pit stops. I feel safe with him. Although, once the weather is nicer, he does tend to get distracted by other people, dogs, squirrels -- you name it -- so I do leave him behind since he does tend to pull a little more. Yesterday during our run, I noticed he was limping a bit. You could barely see it. But every time I stopped to examine him, he'd just wag his nub of a tail and start pulling me to get going. Well, after his all-day nap (it's kind of what he does), he was totally gimping around. Needless to say, the old man needs a break. I can tell already he's not going to like that.
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Inspiration Files :: Bowen Island, BC Residence
I could totally see living here. Adelaar Residence by Burgers Architecture Inc. (photos from Burgers Architecture, via Desire to Inspire)
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Lost empires of Rome
Hot midday sun and monuments made by Italian genius, surprising you on every step you make in this ancient open air museum, Rome...They say, Romans know how to enjoy life, sipping hundred coffees on their way to work and between the break, there is no bed time to say Prendiamo il cafe?
They also say Romans are lazy...whether it's true, one is for sure, they will live longer than rest of us and enjoy the life a lot more. 1st of May, all workers day is coming, and whether you like it or not, Romans will celebrate it as best as they can:)
Labor Day brings a lot of concerts and events to Rome, it has been celebrated since 1880, when they were fighting for their rights. Farmers and other workers traditionally took the day off to eat, socialize and dance on May 1, until it was cancelled for about 20 years, but was back on track in 1945 with many other countries globally.
Italians trade unions organized the big music events of first of may at San Giovanni Square. From early morning until late in the night, there will be performances of Italian and foreign artists.
It's a public holiday, so most of the services will be closed in the capital, you will find interesting parades and events you could celebrate with Romans, be prepared for big crowds. So get there before, most of the roads will be closed for cars and public transport, prepare to pay taxi or walk home, and don't forget every now and than to be Roman and enjoy life, specially worker day, 1st of May!
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Here's a little more of the story as to what went down yesterday at the Liz and Kevin household.
Kevin kept mentioning the rest of the night how excited he was to finally do a nursery when the time comes. For him, this will be the defining moment throughout all of this process that it is really real. He said that buying paint for it might actually cause him to get teary eyed. He's such a manly man, mister Firefighter guy Kevin. To hear him talk like this warms my heart to no end. We actually poked around on Pinterest for about an hour getting some nursery decor ideas and trying to let ourselves revel in the magic we were feeling.
Here are a few of our favorites. I get that it's early, but I've spent so much time being negative that I feel like it's finally time to dream unguarded a bit.


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True Life: We Need Ethnic Studies at OUSD
AYPAL's Ethnic Studies Campaign In Oakland. Students of Oakland break down the problem, solution, and action within the lack of ethnic studies in Oakland. They hope to get a Ethnic Studies in the schools to reduce racial tensions and violence, increase retention in schools and make education relevant to their lives.


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Annual Fund
The Annual Fund is Ursuline's largest fundraiser, supporting its operating needs throughout the year. This appeal helps fund all aspects of an Ursuline education, including hiring and retaining excellent faculty, providing strong academic programs, financial aid, and co-curricular activities.
At Ursuline, we often talk about "the gap" or the silent scholarship that each student receives. The gap is the difference between tuition and the actual cost to educate one student. Along with the other fundraisers throughout the year, Annual Fund gifts help close the gap. Ursuline is blessed to count alumnae, past and current parents, Board of Trustees members, faculty and staff, and other friends, as contributors to the Annual Fund. Annual Fund gifts are tax-deductible.
Make a Gift
Annual Fund gifts are accepted via personal check, credit card, or stock. To make a gift, please send it to Ursuline – marked Annual Fund – or donate online. Pledges may be fulfilled on a schedule of your choosing prior to June 30 of every year.
Donations made on UA Gives Day and during Alumnae Spirit Week go toward the Annual Fund.
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Dear Graham
My fiancé and I are planning a very small wedding and we each can only invite 40 people. Do you think it's better to invite a friend of two to three years who has the positive, laid-back energy we envision for the event, or a friend of 17 years who may bring a hard-partying guest? I adore my friend of many years, but he is a party promoter and is used to hanging out with the fabulous crowd in nightclubs with all the accoutrements of that lifestyle, which might collide with our garden wedding. Naomi Reiter, New York
Dear Naomi
Reality alert. Eighty people in your garden is not a small wedding. Now on to your problem. As I see it, you don't want to invite your old friend, you feel guilty about this and you want me to tell you that it's all right. I'm afraid I can't do that. Arranging a wedding is designed to upset others, but it is your special day, so do what you want and live with the consequences.
What you have planned sounds dull, so the arrival of some latter-day Oliver Reed might cheer things up. Can two people drinking too much and maybe bringing drugs really ruin the day for 78 others? If that is what you fear, then you have answered your question.
If, on the other hand, you think about that moment after you say "I do" when you look out at the smiling faces of your nearest and dearest, will you miss sharing your joy with this friend of 17 years whom you adore? You want everything to be perfect, but I promise you that just like life and your marriage, it won't be, so relax.
You and your partner are starting a new life together, but it would be a pity to do that by ignoring your past. You may have no more interest in this friend's hard partying ways, but never underestimate the value of a shared history.
Must go: I'm cooking a tiny lunch for 50 close friends.
Dear Graham
My husband talks with food in his mouth. This seems to get worse as time goes on (we've been together for 30 years). I avoid sitting across from him at the table because I find it unpleasant and it's embarrassing (for me, probably not him) during social occasions. I also can't understand a word he says when he does this.
I have tried every strategy I can think of – joking, asking him not to, saying nothing, getting angry and even giving him hard stares.
Nothing works. He becomes defensive and says true manners are about not saying anything regarding a person's habits. I agree up to a point and I think that you love someone, warts and all; but I cannot love this.
What can I do? If I say anything he sulks and we end up not communicating, and so I punish him by withholding sex – something that bothers him more than me. Obviously this is not an entirely adult way of resolving what I see as unpleasant behaviour and my husband sees as unnecessary comments from me. Please don't reply by email as my husband reads them. Philippa N
Dear Philippa
Thirty years is a long time to sit opposite a fleshy cement mixer churning away. Those three decades are at the core of this impasse. Time has turned something that was probably a mild irritation when you met into the focus of your anger and unhappiness. From your husband's point of view you have tolerated him chatting through his food-filled mouth for so long, why should he change now?
I'm not sure which book of etiquette supplied him with the idea that true impoliteness was pointing out somebody else's rudeness. That might be the case on a train journey, but not in a marriage. Perhaps it was the same book that told him it was acceptable to read your emails without your consent.
This is a man who clearly likes to be in charge, but who is also insecure. This issue highlights how your marriage works as a battle of wills rather than two people working together. Not speaking? Withholding sex? These are not healthy means of negotiation.
Try talking to him when he hasn't got a mouth full of food, so he will be less defensive. Maybe you should show him your letter to me so he finally understands how much it upsets you. A professional counsellor could be valuable here, but I doubt your husband would go. On the plus side, I feel you love this man and at least you still have things to say to each other, even if through a shower of crumbs
Dear Graham
I am the mother of four children, three boys and a girl. My 15-year-old daughter is bright and popular, and does well at school. Our generally good relationship has hit a stumbling block as I have asked that she not send or receive emails, texts or telephone calls after 9pm on school nights. She can do so after 9pm (within reason) on weekends.
My thinking is that it is an invasion of our home life and I don't want my children to be constantly available to the ''outside''. Is it unreasonable to set these boundaries? Ann, by email
Dear Ann
One of us is crazy. She's 15 and sounds like the model daughter. What is so incredible about
your family life that it can't withstand a few texts from her friends? What you have done to "protect" her will feel like punishment. Unwarranted punishment.
If I were your daughter I would be very angry with you, and it seems to me that your precious family life will be much more adversely affected by the brooding wrath of a 15 year-old than a few beeps from a phone.
Your house, your rules; but you have been warned.
Dear Graham
We used to share having the family around for Christmas dinner with my sister-in-law and her husband, but since they now run a B & B (a couple of hours away) they say that they look after people all year and don't want to do it at Christmas.
We have all offered to clean and change our rooms after us and make breakfast, but the washing of the bedclothes is the latest excuse. We understand their reasons for not having us stay, but we are family, not people, and besides, they are happy to come to us. Unless we tackle this now we will end up always doing Christmas dinner. Jane B, Penzance
Dear Jane
Oh, the irony! Room at the inn, but they won't let you stay! I think we all understand why your in-laws want to take a break over Christmas, so don't bully them into having you all.
Since they are no longer willing to share the load, you could all go somewhere else for Christmas, but, since this will probably be expensive, I fear the annual big get-together may be over. Christmas isn't a time for martyrs – that's Easter, so accept the new reality. Every couple of years you could invite the others, so it doesn't seem like you are punishing them.
If I were you I would suck it up this year, but bill it as the last of the big family Christmases and then you'll all have a year to work things out. The in-laws may relent or a third way may present itself. 'Tis the season to be cheerful, not bitter and resentful.


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Oregon and Southwest, WA interns and supervisors playing up the stereotype of Oregon weather at Spring Cluster Retreat. Front row: Laura Stephenson, PLTS; Youngshim Mason, Wartburg; Pr. Dorthy Nielson; Pr. Chris Kramer, Pr. Jon Strasman; Pr. Chris Nolte; Pr. Tom Dodd. Back row: Rebecca Ajer, LSTC; Ray McKechnie, Wartburg, Elizabeth Damico, LS; Stacey Siebrasse, PLTS; Pr. Mike O'Berg
Interns Amanda Schultz and Felix Malpica visit with Pastor Roy Satre at the Southeastern Minnesota Cluster Meeting.
Intern Ann Zastrow and Pastor Chris Brekke of the Kenyon Area Internship Committee.
Concurrent interns and supervisors gathered at Luther Seminary. Front row, from left, Pastor Greg Meyer, Peter Christ, Pastor Wayne Peterson. Back row, from left, CL Deployed Associate Steve McKinley, Pastor Deb Stehlin, Paul Cannon, Aaron Fuller, Paul Shumaker, Pastor Wayne Kopitzke, Jon Gathje
Steve Biedermann, Pastor Jay Carlson, Scott Dalen, Pastor Mary Albing, Elise Wied, and Julie Wright at the West Metro Cluster Meeting.
Pastor Pam Stalheim-Lane, Ashley Updegraff-Balow, Tricia Mattson, Leslie Mahraun, Erik Doughty, and Pastor Susan Debner at the West Metro Cluster Meeting.
Pastors Joel Quie, Karsten Nelson and Peter Geisendorfer-Lindgren and David McCarty take a relaxed attitude at the West Metro Cluster Meeting.
Pastor Wayne Meidinger, Pastor Steve Rasmussen, Bailey Landa, Anthony Christoffels, Stephanie Christoffels, and Pastor Glen Enright at the Southwestern Minnesota-South Dakota Cluster Meeting.
Josh Feala, Pastor David Hanson, and Chris Brademeyer at the East Metro Cluster Meeting.
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Boman Irani welcomes his First Grandchild in the World : Well, 2016 has been truly a memorable year so far as it's raining baby this year. It has been seen a fair of lots of breakups between celeb couples and even some of divorces. But all is not bad, for it is also swinging into the year with a lot of births, marriages, and patch ups alike a new day after sorrows. First, Salman Khan's sister Arpita gave birth to a baby boy Ahil a while back. Also, some are expecting the babies of actor Fawad Khan and celeb couple Kareena Kapoor Khan and Saif Ali Khan who are expecting to be parents this year. But earlier that, there is one more welcome of the new baby born in another celeb family, Boman Irani's.
Boman Irani became a grandfather today as his daughter-in-law Reah delivered a healthy baby today. The star had been pretty eager for this and had been anticipating it for months. Now, he is certainly over the moon with such a big news and he took to Twitter to declare to the world that he became a grandpa. These are his precise message," My daughter-in-law is a mother today. My son is a now a proud father. My wife is a grandmother & I'M A Grandpa!!!"
My daughter in law is a mom today.
My son is a now dad.
My wife is a grandma &
— Boman Irani (@bomanirani) July 3, 2016
It was extremely sugary to listen to him to say that his daughter-in-law became a mom and his wife became a granny before stating that he became a grandad. We can already observe that he is going one hell of a grandpa. With this story, we have the another celeb baby of the year with three babies coming in the store.
We can expect Shahid Kapoor, Meera Kapoor, Fawad Khan, Kareena Kapoor Khan and Saif Ali Khan to all become proud progenitors by the end of the period. While Fawad is expecting in September which is near about, for Kareena it is December. So, certainly by the end of the period, we will have many packets of pleasure all over Bollywood.


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As music fans, we adore when our favorite artist promotes a store that we like as well. If you are a fan of Ernie Isley, read this and find our more about ernie isley, check it out at MusiciansFriend.com. I am sure that you will learn more about his life, music from this interview and why fans like us adores him even more.
My very first book signing event in Canada
I am very excited to go to Canada next month for a book signing event. I am so excited that one of my favorite author Ms. Chelle Bliss is attending. I really adore and loved her books. I have read most of her books. Meeting her in person is a dream come true for a book reader like me.
Assata Shakur Book By Barbara Casey
Book Description:
In May 1973, Assata Olugbala Shakur was involved in a shootout on the New Jersey Turnpike in which she was accused of killing New Jersey State Trooper Werner Foerster and assaulting Trooper James Harper. This resulted in her indictment of first-degree murder of Foerster and seven other felonies related to the shootout. A member of the Black Panther Party, she became a prime target of the Federal Bureau of Investigations Counterintelligence Program. When she joined the Black Liberation Army and went into hiding, between 1973 and 1977, she was placed on the FBI's Most Wanted List for three bank robberies, the kidnapping and murder of two drug dealers, and the attempted murder of two New Jersey police officers.
I rated this book 4 ****'s
Assata Shakur's life will keep you breathless
This is my second book that I read from the author Ms. Barbara Casey. Just like my first book, I also loved reading the life and legacy of Assata Shakur.
I loved to watch documentary especially about criminals on TV. It intrigues me and there is something unique about learning profile of criminals. Capturing them from the best authorities even mesmerizes me.
Reading this book not only you learned from history but usually how Assata Shakur's life from the beginning to the end as being fugitive. What I loved about her is? She will not allow anybody to step on her toes because she is a black woman. This girl is feisty and loved her even more.
History is a beautiful subject to learned so as this book. It is educational, thrilling at the same time phenomenal. Life is about experienced and this book will teaches you a lot more life itself. I loved that this book is about woman fugitive. It seldom happen that a woman is a fugitive and even captured my mind to read it even more.
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Author's Bio:
Barbara Casey is the author of several award-winning novels for both adults and young adults, as well as book-length works of nonfiction true crime and numerous articles, poems, and short stories. Her previous nonfiction true crime work, Kathryn Kelly: The Moll behind Machine Gun Kelly, has been optioned for a major film and television series. In addition to her own writing, she is an editorial consultant for independent publishers and writers, and president of the Barbara Casey Agency, established in 1995, representing authors throughout the United States, Great Britain, Canada, and Japan. Barbara lives on a mountain in Georgia with her husband and three dogs who adopted her: Benton, a hound-mix; Fitz, a miniature dachshund; and Gert, a Jack Russel terrier of sorts.
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How did you do research for your book?
Since this book is nonfiction, it was necessary to do a lot of research. It was made even more difficult by the fact that no other book has been written about Joanne Chesimard aka Assata Shakur other than her own autobiography. Because of her activities in the Black Panthers and the Black Liberation Movement, as well as the numerous crimes she supposedly committed, I was able to uncover a lot of information through interviews, court transcripts, newspapers, birth records, FBI documents, and writings of her associates who were involved with her in criminal activities.
What was the most difficult part to write in your book?
In writing about Assata Shakur, I wanted to present all of the evidence and facts about her life objectively and without bias. This was extremely difficult because of the crimes she committed and her behavior throughout her trials. I believe I succeeded, however, in writing a comprehensive biography that will allow the readers to make their own judgments of Assata Shakur.
In the title of your book you make a reference to Assata Shakur as being "a 20th century escaped slave." How did you come up with this idea?
Throughout her life, Assata Shakur thought of herself as a slave in a white man's society. When she escaped from prison, she once again referred to herself as a slave who had escaped. It just seemed appropriate to make that my sub title.
What made you write a book about Assata Shakur?
Until recently, all of my books have been fiction—novels written for adults and young adults. Last year I wrote my first book of nonfiction—Kathryn Kelly: The Moll behind Machine Gun Kelly, and it has been quite successful. In fact, it has been optioned for a major film and TV series. So when our government relaxed its closed-door policy with Cuba, the country to where Assata Shakur has been living in exile, I thought it would make an interesting book to look into her life.
Where do you get inspiration for your stories?
Inspiration for my stories comes in many forms. Many of my novels—such as The Cadence of Gypsies and The Wish Rider, the first two books in The F.I.G. Mystery Series—started out as a single line of poetry. From that I have developed The F.I.G. Mystery Series. Inspiration for my adult novel, The House of Kane, which was considered for a Pulitzer nomination, came to me because of my many years of working in the publishing industry. Probably the most unusual inspiration came to me when I wrote The Gospel According to Prissy, also a novel for adults. It is the story of a child who was born with the gift of prophecy and I first got the idea after reading an article in the newspaper of a five-year-old child who preached the gospel.
Red-Tailed Hawk Book By Nancy Schoellkopf
When Mariah Easter encounters a large hawk in her urban midtown neighborhood, her father Charlie is concerned. He can see a wild and mystical path opening before his daughter, a path he himself would never be able to resist. The hawk soon reappears: engraved with its twin on a golden thimble that has been an Easter family heirloom for generations. After the thimble is stolen at a funeral reception, Mariah and her mother Samantha set off on a road trip to find it, a journey that will bring healing to the grieving family and change Mariah's life forever.
It's magical, adventurous and healing is so powerful once you let it go
I have seen hawk at the zoo before but never that closed. I have also seen hawk flying over our chicken coop but am not sure if it is a red-tailed hawk. I know I am mesmerized especially how it spread its wings flying up in the sky searching for food.
This book is magical. I know that I believed in magic as well. It mesmerizes you when you read this book.
It is also adventurous. Mariah and her family never had an adventure of their lives like this. It is fun driving to different States and learned exciting places to explore.
It has also the power of healing and let it go. Mariah at 17 years old. She is very smart and fearful and adventurous and willing to experienced life oh her own but her mother thinks she is not ready spread her own wings. Healing is so powerful once you let go.
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Author's Bio:
Nancy Schoellkopf is the author of Yellow-billed Magpie, the first in her Easter Family series. Nancy has been telling stories and writing poems for many lifetimes. It goes without saying that she'd need a second income, so this time around she has happily taught amazing children in special education classes in two urban school districts in Sacramento, California. A full time writer now, she enjoys lavishing attention on her cats, her garden, and her intriguing circle of family and friends.
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Father Book by Clarissa Wild
Confess your sin. People call me Father, but I prefer Frank because I'm the worst preacher you'll ever meet.Days spent completely wasted pull a number on you, especially when you've got a truckload of baggage that comes with it.
Until this beautiful girl in the back of the church takes my breath away.
…And we end up committing sacrilege in the confessional.
Did I mention I'm filthy?
Bad doesn't even begin to describe me, and after one taste of what she's got to offer, I want more.
Too bad having a dirty mind isn't the only thing we've got in common…
Our past is laced with sin.
Author's Note: This book is not for everyone. It's raw. It's vulgar. It's downright offensive. But it's oh so damn delicious with a capital D. If you are easily offended or prudish, please don't read this book. But if you like a bit of humor mixed in with raunchiness and brawling, you'll love this book.
Contains disturbing situations, strong language, and graphic violence.
I rated this book 5 sinfully delicious stars
Why temptation is so irresistible
This book reminds me of a very handsome priest back in my hometown. When he serves the mass, the church is always full. God not only he is handsome but has the sexy voice too.
Well, bless me Father Frank because I have sinned in the eyes of God. I hope that he will forgives me but Father you are so irresistible. The temptation is way too strong.
Lord have mercy! This book is so funny, full of twist at the same time hotness way overload. I really enjoyed reading this book and forget how many times I need to go to the bathroom to take care of business lol.
This is my new favorite book from Ms. Clarissa Wild. She blew my mind as always. Diego is as sweet as candy, that kid is hilarious. There are several moments that you will hold on to your e-reader. There so many mind blowing scenes that you will adore more of the author's writing.
Love forgives and moves on. Love is sacrifice and Father Frank will do that to his loved-ones to repent his sins. Father is a must read book and highly recommend it if you like to temptation.
She smiles again and bites her lip, looking at me with those dreamy eyes. Gosh, I wanna kiss her so badly. And then I figure … why not?So I grab her face and pull her close until our lips touch and our mouths lock. I can't help but smile as I kiss her because every second I taste her on my lips is another win.
She's everything I ever wanted, and I think I'm only just beginning to understand what this means for me. For us. For the future.
When our lips unlatch, her face still hovers so close to mine. I can feel her hot breath on my skin, and it makes me wanna do all the dirty stuff I promised the nurses I wouldn't. The question is: Would anyone notice if we did?
"I know what you're thinking, and the answer is no," she quips, putting up a finger.
"Aw … c'mon." I sigh.
"No! This is a hospital, for crying out loud." She snorts. "But I'm glad your dick still works perfectly fine."
"You can break my bones and shoot me down, but nothing will ever stop this monster dick from getting stiff as a rod, trust me."
She snorts, and I kiss her again for good measure, tasting the sweetness that is her mouth so I can remember it while I'm stuck in this stupid hospital bed and she's gone home.
"Ugh … I wish I could stay," she murmurs against my lips.
"Can't you?"
"I'm not a patient, remember?"
"You could be. There's an empty bed. I'll kick Carl out."
She sniggers from my comment. "You'll be out in no time."
"And what then?" I ask. "Are you coming to live with me in the church or …?"
"No, thanks. I don't wanna get killed by Margaret. Or worse … give her a heart attack."
"Heart attack?" I frown.
"She'd die of one if she caught us having sex one more time."
I laugh. "Well, she'll just have to deal with that then. I mean, c'mon, a man's got his needs, right? She knows that."
"Does she even like me?" she asks, toying with my hair.
"Of course, she does." I grab her hand and kiss the back. "You like me … so she likes you too. The two go hand in hand."
"Really?" She raises a brow. "Because I know what we did last time we were there, and it wasn't pretty."
"We'll be more … secretive from now on," I muse, biting my lip. "And I can't wait to defile the church all over again." I grunt and pull her onto the bed with me, smashing my lips to hers, fiercely taking her.
I can't help myself. It's just the way I am. A needy asshole who can't get enough of her.
"Stop," she murmurs, grinning. "We have to behave."
"For now. But wait until I'm outta here. Then we'll see how bad I can get."
"Who says I wanna?"
"Don't lie to yourself," I tease, poking her in the belly. "You and I both know you want me."
"Fine." She rolls her eyes. "I'll take you back, but …" She pushes me back with a flat hand. "You still have some making up and groveling to do, Mister."
With a lopsided smile, I say, "Call me Father Frank … and I'll make you confess all your sins."
Clarissa Wild is a New York Times & USA Today Bestselling author, best known for the dark Romance novel Mr. X. Her novels include the Fierce Series, the Delirious Series, Stalker Duology, Twenty-One (21), Ultimate Sin, VIKTOR, and Bad Teacher. She is also a writer of erotic romance such as the Blissful Series, The Billionaire's Bet series, and the Enflamed Series. She is an avid reader and writer of sexy stories about hot men and feisty women. Her other loves include her furry cat friend and learning about different cultures. In her free time she enjoys watching all sorts of movies, reading tons of books and cooking her favorite meals.
Truly, Madly, Whiskey Book by Melissa Foster
A new, emotionally riveting, sexy standalone romance by New York Times bestselling author Melissa Foster. Watch mysteriously sexy Bear Whiskey claw his way to his happily ever after with sassy, rebellious Crystal Moon.
In TRULY, MADLY, WHISKEY…
Eight months is a long damn time to have the hots for a woman who keeps a guy at arm's length. But Crystal Moon is no ordinary woman. She's a sinfully sexy, sass-mouthed badass, and the subject of Bear Whiskey's midnight fantasies. She's also one of his closest friends.
Just when Crystal thinks she has her life under control, scorching-hot, possessive, aggressive, and fiercely loyal Bear pushes all her sexual buttons, relentless in his pursuit to make her his.
The more Bear pushes, the hotter their passion burns, unearthing memories for Crystal that are best kept buried. But there's no stopping the collision of her past and present, catapulting the two lovers down an emotionally charged road that has them questioning all they thought they knew about themselves.
I rated this book 5 *****'s
Love is patience
I am truly and madly in-love with Bear. My goodness this man has the longest patience over the entire men universe. Love is patience is what his motto is. It is all worth in the end.
He is very funny, persistence and panty melting drop dead handsome. I cannot believed Crystal makes him suffer that long. This is one roller coaster book of emotions to read. It is very emotional.
It is one of the best book I read this month. I think I need to reread it again.
**CONTENT WARNING: Due to mature content, recommended for readers aged 18+**
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Melissa Foster is a New York Times & USA Today bestselling and award-winning author. She writes sexy and heartwarming contemporary romance, new adult romance (M/F, M/M, F/F), romantic suspense, thrillers, and historical fiction with emotionally compelling characters that stay with you long after you turn the last page. Melissa's emotional journeys are lovingly erotic and always family oriented. Her books have been recommended by USA Today's book blog, Hagerstown Magazine, The Patriot, and several other print venues. She is the founder of the World Literary Café. When she's not writing, Melissa helps authors navigate the publishing industry through her author training programs on Fostering Success.
Melissa has painted and donated several murals to The Hospital for Sick Children in Washington, DC. Her interests include her family, reading, writing, painting, friends, helping others see the positive side of life, and visiting Cape Cod.
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Yellow-billed Magpie Book By Nancy Schoellkopf
Book Description:
Unlike their black-billed cousins, yellow-billed magpies are rarely found outside California's central valley. So when they begin showing up in Samantha O'Malley's dreams, she wonders: are they calling me home?
Disappointed by failed fertility treatments and the break-up of her marriage, Samantha returns to her home town and slips into old habits, resuming her teaching career, even hooking up with an old lover. But she also renews her friendship with Craig, the school custodian she honors as her spiritual guide. The work they do together with Samantha's special education students will lead her to discoveries she never thought possible.
Yellow-billed Magpie is a love story, a spiritual journey, a quest to look beyond appearances to the mystical rhythms that guide the human heart.
I rated this book 5 *****'s
Spiritual, powerful and second chance of love
I enjoyed reading this book so very much. It is spiritual, powerful and second chance of love. Divorced and childless Samantha gave up her first marriage and moved back to California, which she considered home. Life sometimes is not fair and we have to moved on. This is what happened to Samantha. I agreed to her decision to end the marriage to a man he thought she loved but was wrong.
Samantha is a very caring person. Being a teacher with disability is a tough job but with her kindness, patience and heart of gold, she helped kids success and find their strength. Lulu will amazed you. Echo is tough cookie. She will break your heart with her story.
It is also spiritual. Some scenes are even magical. At first, I thought this book is boring but boy was I wrong. You cannot judge a book by its cover.
This book is so emotional. I also has a special child and can relate to Samantha but while we will never give up for them, no doubt that special kids will shine.
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Author's Bio:
Nancy Schoellkopf is the author of Yellow-billed Magpie, the first in her Easter Family series. Nancy has been telling stories and writing poems for many lifetimes. It goes without saying that she'd need a second income, so this time around she has happily taught amazing children in special education classes in two urban school districts in Sacramento, California. A full time writer now, she enjoys lavishing attention on her cats, her garden, and her intriguing circle of family and friends.
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- Where do you get inspiration for your stories? I haven't always had the happiest life, but when I'm patient enough to pay attention, I see my life is filled with magic and synchronicity. Characters for me to write about just spring up naturally.
- There are many books out there. What makes yours different? Yellow-Billed Magpie and Red-Tailed Hawk are stories about quests, about women who are looking for their place in the world. It's an ancient story that's repeated every day all over the world. I've infused my stories with bird lore, a bit of fairy tale fantasy and spiritual wisdom I've learned from mentors and guides. I hope I've created characters that are wild and fresh and vulnerable enough to touch readers' hearts.
- Who are these guides and mentors? I had a teacher in high school—Sister Mary—who told me I excelled in writing. She's the one who gave me permission to call myself a writer, and the courage to actually be a writer.
Much later I met the real life Craig who became a spiritual mentor for me just as the fictional Craig is for Samantha. He opened my heart to see the great potential in my writing. He dropped his body in 2013; I miss him every day.
- What advice do you have for budding writers?
- Develop a practice. Much the way an athlete cross trains or a musician practices scales, a writer must write. Do it every day if you can, but at least three times a week. This helps you develop a flow, so when a poem or story comes, you're ready! Otherwise you sit around writing about writing.
- What's the last great book you've read?
A. Edwina Gateley's spiritual memoir In God's Womb from Orbis Books. Gateley has lived her life relying completely on Divine Guidance, and the Spirit has led her all over the world. A poignant story of a humble woman of deep faith.
Truths Not Spoken Book By Pamela T. Starr
Book Description:
Single mother Laura Walters had her life under control. She had a jewelry business, a generous best friend and a careful watch on her nine-year-old daughter, Emily. Then, Emily is seen on national television with Vic, the man who could tear their world apart. With one thirty second news clip, Laurel's life turns into a tailspin. The paparazzi chase her. Two men from her past want her: Vic is a former lover. Kyle a former friend. They both know her secret, and either one could ruin the careful life Laurel built for herself and Emily.
A roller coaster of emotions
I have not experienced raising a child by myself though I witnessed my three sisters raised their kids at a young age. It is not very easy but my nieces/nephews did alright now. My sisters went too many rough times raising their kids by themselves. The kids father are no show up and no support at all.
I understand Laura's over protectiveness to protect Emily especially signing the contract. I am so glad that she has a very supportive best friend. Laura is one tough single Mom until the chaos came back into their lives.
Truths Not Spoken is a book full of roller coaster emotions. I really loved this book. It has twist that you never expected to happen. Betrayal and lies are one of those emotions that are hard to tackle. This book has the romance that was hidden but now blossom into beautiful relationship. Truth hurts but it will set you free.
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Author's Bio:
Pamela T. Starr has been recognized as an outstanding new author with a promising future. Truths Not Spoken is the first in her Shifting Sands series, all set in her home state of Florida.
Pamela is inspired by the two men in her life. The one she mothers is still young enough to be excited by life and the many opportunities he discovers. The one who is her life-long partner is old enough to know that life is an adventure and he embraces it every day.
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What advice would you give budding writers?
Truths Not Spoken is my first published novel, so I feel like I'm still a budding writer myself. But the best advice I can give is: Just Start It.
This is an attitude I've taken with a lot of things in my life. It's clearly a rip off of Nike's famous slogan, but there are times when "doing something" still seems way too intimidating for me. That's why I tell myself to just start. Start anywhere. Start in the middle. Start at the end. Just get something down on my computer, on paper, on my smart phone, wherever.
Starting can be scary for some people. My advice is take your ego out of the way and don't worry if your writing is good or not. Starting is a huge accomplishment! You'll never finish if you don't start.
What's the funniest thing that ever happened to you?
I was single and dating for a long time, so a lot of my funny experiences come from dating mishaps. They didn't always seem funny at the time, but with a bit of distance, I can laugh at them (usually.)
About ten years go I was on a first date with a man who took me to dinner at a very expensive restaurant—the kind that made me feel a bit intimidated (the restaurant, not the man.) We were walking through the parking lot when something flew right into my eye! I collapsed on the ground, horrified at the fact that there was a bug in my eye, but even more horrified at the fact that Mr. Extravagant was watching me wail on the ground.
Once I was able to communicate what happened, he pulled me over to a street light, tipped my face up and very gently fished the bug out. The moment we got inside the restaurant, I bolted for the ladies room. My eye was red and watering and my eye makeup streamed down my face, with no hope of resurrection.
Mr. Extravagant was very kind to me throughout the dinner and even called me a few days later. But for some reason the spark I hoped for just never materialized.
I have a feeling this story is one that is going to make its way into one of my future books. I just hope it ends better for my future heroine than it did for me!
Do you write every day?
When I was writing Truths Not Spoken, I wrote almost every day. I had a weekly word count goal and I broke it down into daily chunks. Sometimes I'd feel especially inspired and would meet my weekly goal ahead of time, then I'd give myself a day off.
Now, I'm in the fun brainstorming stage of my next book. I'm not writing every day, but I am making notes. My plan is to get back to business in May. When I do, I'll start with my weekly goal again. Hopefully I'll be as productive with the new book as I was with the last one!
Do you belong to any writers groups?
When I decided to get serious about Truths Not Spoken, I joined a writers group. For about six months, I sat in the meetings, hardly saying anything. I just wanted to absorb everything I could from the other writers. I also took a class at a local college. I learned a lot from the instructor, but even more from the other students. When the semester was over, one of the students organized a critique group. That group was great because we all were just starting out, so it was easier to share my writing with other aspiring authors.
Name a quirky thing you like to do.
I love to read cook books and watch cooking shows, even though I'm not a great cook. I have a secret fantasy about being a fabulous cook, but can't ever seem to bother actually trying new recipes. Sometimes I go as far as making a grocery list, but when I get to the store and realize I need ¼ teaspoon of some exotic (and expensive!) spice that I'll never use again, I scratch all the ingredients off my list and go back to my old standards.
How to have the fun after the book signing
I really wanted to buy the VIP ticket from the book signing event. It is not much but I know that my husband will not allow me to attend the party after book signing in Canada. I bet it would be so much fun hanging out with the readers and the authors as well. I love music especially if the host has this accessory like the dj setup check it out at GuitarCenter. You can grove at the same time having the best time if your life.
A Fine Year For Murder Book By Lauren Carr
Book Description:
After months of marital bliss, Jessica Faraday and Murphy Thornton are still discovering and adjusting to their life together. Settled in their new home, everything appears to be perfect … except in the middle of the night when, in darkest shadows of her subconscious, a deep secret from Jessica's past creeps to the surface to make her strike out at Murphy.
Determined to uncover the truth and find justice for the murder victims, Jessica and Murphy return to the scene of the crime with Dallas Walker, a spunky bull-headed Texan. Can this family reunion bring closure for a community touched by tragedy or will this prickly get-together bring an end to the Thorny Rose couple?
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When you read Ms. Lauren Carr's mystery book, you expect nothing but the best stories ever. I thought my last book of her that I read is my best, boy was I wrong? This book A Fine Year For Murder blow my mind to the highest level.
A Fine Year For Murder is my best book of Ms. Lauren Carr at the moment. It is explosive, intense and phenomenal. It deals with situation with teens. Dirty politics and abused power not only with the politicians but cops as well. I loved the scenery. Anything that has a nature, it always calms me but reading this book scares me too. This story has many laughs out loud moments despite the fast beating of your heart. It is scary and intensely good. You might hold on to your e-reader because Ms. Lauren Carr will put you to the edge of wherever you are situated while reading this book.
If you love books that will blow your mind, heart thumping and sleepless nights, A Fine Year For Murder is one mystery book you will not put it down. Actually, any books from the author is I highly recommend for you to read. I know that you will become a fan just like me.
Lauren Carr is the international best-selling author of the Mac Faraday, Lovers in Crime, and Thorny Rose Mysteries—over twenty titles across three fast-paced mystery series filled with twists and turns!
Lauren is a popular speaker who has made appearances at schools, youth groups, and on author panels at conventions. She lives with her husband, son, and four dogs (including the real Gnarly) on a mountain in Harpers Ferry, WV.
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7 May 2013
Double Camping on the Great Wall – Sleep two nights inside watchtower
Gubeikou-Jinshanling-West Simatai-Shixiaguan-Badaling
Our program begins at Gubeikou, a strategically vital section of the Great Wall that even played a large part in the defense of Beijing against the Japanese in the 1930s. Largely unrestored, the hiking here is a great source of exercise. We'll soon make our way to Jinshanling, a picture-perfect setting with grand brickwork and watchtowers as far as the eye can see. For the night, we'll camp in a Jinshanling watchtower, an experience you are sure to cherish. The next day we'll make our way to the western portion of Simatai (the rest of the section is closed for the time being), which, like Gubeikou, has been left in its natural state. The climbing here is steep, so the trekking here will be a bit tougher than what you're used to. We'll close out your Great Wall adventure by visiting Badaling, but don't worry; this isn't the touristy Badaling that is always packed to the gills. This Badaling is unrestored "Wild Wall" that is much more interesting to hike than its other namesake. We'll finish at Shixiaguan, an almost unbroken piece of Great Wall that is set in a lovely patch of hill and mountains.


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Gabe Weatherhead posts an extensive set of notes on moving towards an all Taskpaper system. As an avid Taskpaper user and fan, Gabe also points out a lot of resources and tools that revolve around the Taskpaper world.
Personally, I use PlainTasks for SublimeText, nvALT, Drafts for iOS, and TextDrop the webapp in addition to the Taskpaper iOS apps.
Tasque is possibly the next iteration of Taskpaper for iOS. With the demise of Taskpaper's iOS apps being announced earlier this month, it appears, whether officially or unofficially, that Amit Chaudhary has taken over the app from Hog Bay Software.
While the app appears to be identical to the original Taskpaper app, it does have a couple bugs — most notably is that their Dropbox API account still appears to be in the development status. As opposed to production status, development status limits the amount of "testers" that may link their Dropbox account to the app.
Despite the premature status of the app, it's good to know that more apps (i.e. Listacular) are attempting to pick up the reins for an app that I truly depend on.
Update: I just read a post that Jesse Grosjean posted earlier this month that states that he has released the source code for Taskpaper. So that explains the identical nature of the app. What remains to be seen is whether Tasque's updates will progress the app or just maintain it.
Todd Carmichael shows off his "Polished Immersion" coffee brewing method which involves brewing via full immersion and filtering through a Able Kone filter as well as a paper Chemex filter.
Seems like a more manual method of the Clever Coffee Dripper, but with the additional layer of filtration. By having the paper filter outside of the Kone, this should eliminate sediment which metal filters generally allow through. Unfortunately, I currently cannot try this method out as I do not have a Kone filter, but I suspect the resulting cup to be more sweet with less of the acidic bite.
EverMemo for iOS is a universal app gives a lightweight/efficient client experience to a Evernote notebook in your account. While the concept isn't new, they pulled off the execution really well as the app has the feel of a plain text app with nice design elements.
The app also includes a neat concept known as Mocha, which is a stream of shared notes. While the intent of the feature is nice, I'd prefer a way to turn it off completely as I have no use for it.
While the app fortunately includes full text search throughout all of your notes, it does lack TextExpander integration, Markdown previewing, and a lot of other power user features. But partnering up EverMemo as the note-lookup client with Drafts as the note-taking client, the experience for me has been rather pleasant.
Realizations (that fall within this site's scope) that I've experienced this year:
Transition is hard. Transition also doesn't give a damn about any of your preferences and desires. Transition has taken me away from the little things I value deeply — such as this website, listening to podcasts, finalizing my notes system, and other parts of my nerd persona
During my drought period, which I am slowly recovering from, I really missed writing here
Evernote has regained its spot on my homescreen
The truth of hardware supporting software becomes more relavent in my life. In the case of the Retina iPad mini, it didn't feel much different from my non-Retina mini. However, it's the guts of the new iPad mini that give me this illusion
On the other side of the spectrum, the iPhone 5 doesn't feel slow at all to me despite having toyed around with the 5s for a good amount of time
I depended on, ditched, and now reconciling my differences with Instapaper
I have reduced my coffee aparatus collection from 8 brewers to three — Aeropress, V60, and Kalita Wave
A Kalita Wave glass dripper is very fragile
While I hate the idea of being a "minimalist" and think it's a bunch of bull, I am currently undergoing the process of ridding myself of excess.
Put your family before yourself should be on everybodys manifesto.
Pinboard is truly a staple in my system
The allure of going plain text for todos and tasks is great, but mainly because OmniFocus has gotten "boring" for consistently watching my back
I will never win at Fantasy Football
Due to the past few hectic months, there are apps that I haven't even delved into yet — such as Editorial.
I know less about tech gossip now more than ever
It's a great feeling that I can grow a moustache that can creep out the people that I know
No matter what computer you're at, having Sublime Text always open with the 3 column layout selected is a very handy and versatile tool
Signal to noise ratio, my friends. Signal to noise ratio.
I will never say "twenty thirteen" — I'll take my "two thousand and thirteen" with my HD-DVDs and ZIP drives, please
Thanks for reading.
Over at Kickstarter, there's a new campaign for a coffee brewer called the Duo Coffee Steeper. In essence, it is a Chemex style device by appearance but differs in function by allowing the water and grounds to partake in full-immersion brewing, or "steeping".
Of course, this is just like the Clever Coffee Dripper1.
Of course, I'll probably try it anyway.
Not too big of a fan of the Clever Coffee Dripper. While it does make coffee in an almost full proof method, the resulting brew comes off lackluster, IMO. ↩
I only have one reaction towards Patrick Welker's Evernote Filing Suite for Keyboard Meastro which is a collection of macros to help simplify filing various content to Evernote — simply, wow.
Eidetic is a universal app for iOS that offers interval testing of definitions, quotes, numbers, and notes in order to help you better memorize certain information.
While there are cheaper ways to memorize something (keep reciting it until you get it), this offers a convenient way to test your memory by alerting you via push notifications that it is time for your test.
So what am I using this for? Preparing myself for a much longer and more difficult 1Password Master Password.
So Reddit user, youareboy, points out that tapping the camera icon on your iPhone's lockscreen while having your flashlight on will turn it off.
As someone who:
- Constantly uses the flashlight feature,
- Locks the screen after in attempts to turn said flashlight off,
- Constantly forgets that number 2 does not turn off the flashlight — so would have to press the lock button to turn the screen back on, swipe up to access Control Center, and then tap the flashlight icon to toggle it off,
that tip would actually save me some time. If only I could remember that locking the screen doesn't turn off the flashlight.
If only.
Gabe Weatherhead shows us a neat email alias method in Fastmail which is essentially follows this format to file into existing folders:
This is method is better for spam tracking/prevention as opposed to the more popular Gmail method since a lot of websites reject email addresses that contain a "+".


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S: Kindergarten with Clay, Parker and Cordisco 2009-2010
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FC: A YEAR IN REVIEW | Our year together in Kindergarten room 512 :) | Wow, This year made my heart smile! | 2009-2010 | What a team!
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2: Our day at the Fair!
4: Fall Activities
5: Fun Fall crafts, pumpkins, story time and Fall Festival!
7: A Day to Give Thanks | SO SO SO grateful for all the good times we had this year!
8: Holidays around the World!
9: J O Y | We celebrated the holidays with our friends!
10: Woo Hoo for Snow Days!!!!
12: Exchanging Valentines with our | It's Love!
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15: Spring Time | Yes, they are all good eggs! | Easter egg hunt, school wide walk and fun Spring crafts!
16: Our day at the Park with ALL of Kindergarten!
17: good friends!
18: Fun at the ZOO!
20: Multi Cultural Arts Day | creativity
21: imagination
22: Beach Day
24: We sure do like to make stuff with FOOD!!! | FUN with FOOD
25: Man, who can stay thin with all these yummy food activities!
26: That's what she said top 10!!!! 1. FABULOUS 2. fourteen 3. "My mommy has some cream for that mustache of yours Mrs Cordisco" 4. Sarah did you poop? Sarah, why did you poop?? 5. Miss Pawka 6. Take your mouth off your shoe! 7. I wouldn't eat mushrooms for all the money in the world! 8. She killed her sister to see the man of her dreams at her funeral! 9. Don't hide behind her and pick your nose! 10. Doofkadoo, ookity and any other Clayism!
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The Hyde Tools AnglePro 5 ft. Spray Pole is designed to provide up to 145 degrees of head adjustment in a single motion. This spray pole is great for covering complex angles and open framework.
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It's been a while since I've done of these, and based on my track record, I've rarely succeeded on sticking to my reading plans on a weekly basis. Especially with the kind of struggle I've been going through lately. Let's hope I'll be able to do better this week.
On the mend
The last few weeks had been so difficult. And as much as I don't want to whine about it on the blog, I think at this point, it's quite unavoidable. Reading and blogging has been severely affected, so I feel like I have no choice but to mention it. I entertained the fact of taking a break on the blog, but I fear that if I did, I won't find the strength to come back. Depending on how today goes (my first day on a different job), I'm hoping I can at least put this career-on-a-limbo business to rest. So yesterday, I sat down and gave myself a stern talking to. I need to girl up and snap out of this nonsense. I decided enough is enough. I've made choices – wrong and right ones in the past, so it's time to swallow this pill.
Dangerous Lies by Becca Fitzpatrick
This book came in the mail last week when I desperately needed something to perk myself up. I don't know much about it, but I know that it's been garnering some attention. Have you read this one yet? Did you like/hate it? I hope it's good, because I need to pull myself out of this reading funk.
Staring at the walls
I've always imagined how my life would be like if I'm not tied to a job. I imagined blissful days of doing nothing but read. That's certainly not been the case. I've done nothing but contemplate about life. Ugh. Here I go again channeling Debbie Downer. Lol. Anyway, thanks again for not giving up on me, even though I wanted to give up on myself.


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In the current Broadway revival of Cat On A Hot Tin Roof, the most beautiful thing on stage is Scarlett Johansson's Maggie the cat. But the set, dreamed up by veteran British designer Christopher Oram, runs a close second. A soaring, impressionistic fantasy of the bedroom of an old plantation house, it is tall enough to fit in the Metropolitan Opera, but versatile enough to support the endless comings-and-goings of the play that Tennessee Williams called his favorite. Bullett spoke to Oram this morning, to ask about the set, the staging, and a certain unpopular ghost.
Tell me where this set came from.
I've worked with [Director] Rob [Ashford] for five or six years now. We designed it from the center of the play, working out, allowing us to expand or contract to fit the space. The bed is the heart of it. The bed is the center of the story. Everything fans out from the bed. The gallery, the trees, the Spanish moss, it all radiates out from the bed.
Maggie refers to a cage that she's trapped in. The scale of the doors deliberately evokes a cage, and the floorboards have a sort of femininity to them. The soft curtains, the drapes and stuff, are deliberately feminine. All of the furniture has rounded edges; it's all very feminine, which Williams' writing has in it. It speaks with a very unmasculine voice.
It's all about being trapped, really. She's being eavesdropped on. Taking the wall away allows everyone to see into that world. Those were the basic tenets of it.
When you open a play and see the incredibly detailed stage directions that Williams wrote, do you like that, or does it make you feel hemmed in?
I enjoy writers. I love the idea of writers. And at the end of the day, my job is about serving the author's needs. Williams is quite specific. He has a lot of stage directions. He talked about the stage being abstracted, so the set has a slightly grandiose feel to it. It's a house in the middle of a 28,000 acre plantation—it's not your average suburban bedroom.
There's been a lot of chatter about the character of "Ghost Skipper,"who was in the show in previews but dropped before opening night. What can you tell me about the idea of having Skipper's ghost appear when he was being discussed, and why it was decided that the idea didn't work?
There was a lot of anger about it. It was anger! There was something vile that man wrote, reporting hearsay, but it created such a riot, an absolute riot, and after that it became very hard. A dozen reviews mentioned it, even though it wasn't in the version of the play they saw. It became a bit of industry gossip, baggage those reviewers brought in when they saw the play.
The point is, Skipper is in the play. He's mentioned constantly. He's the third part of the triangle. Having him there really helped Scarlett and Ben [Walker, who plays Brick] establish the weirdness of their relationship. The removal of it didn't change their relationship.
I'm saddened that one isn't allowed to experiment. If we'd done it on opening night and it had been removed and we'd gotten the flak, then fair enough. But isn't that the point of previews? With the Internet, literally the first performance becomes public property. This also makes the critics slightly redundant., if a critic brings that gossip, that baggage into the review.
I think it's good to see a show's producers trying something, admitting it didn't work, and taking it out. That's the point of previews.
When a show costs so much money, the damage that causes, by not allowing things the opportunity to get better—you can see the wreckage of those shows scattered across Broadway. They go dead in the water before they've had a chance to get out. Obviously with Scarlett attached, the play had a better shot, but at the end of the day, the damage that all that negativity caused certainly affected the reviews.
It was not a good moment for us. We're the ones making this work, and it's up to us to decide how to present it. We had that right taken away from us by the amount of spin put on it. What bemuses me is that, it was just a simple idea. Why was it more contentious than the last production, which was all black? That's surely at least as controversial.
In this play, people are constantly moving in and out of the bedroom, going into the house and out onto the gallery. How does all that movement affect your design?
Rob enjoys movement and so do I. A play like this is long, so this is an opportunity to keep it fluid, to keep it on its feet. Watching the sun set through the French windows, keeping it mobile, it keeps the whole thing slightly more alive. People's attention spans aren't what they were when he wrote the play, and this play demands attention.
Especially when it starts with that long opening monologue, which is so exposition-heavy.
I don't think of it as a monologue. It's all in the form of questions. She's moving around, she's getting dressed, she's not running upstage and standing and delivering a speech. It's very much more a live, alert thing. Scarlett is just an amazing presence. She's got that fantastic figure. She's got curves and hips. She's alive in it, she's so homey in it, without having to be rolling around on the bed doing all that cat acting stuff.
Some of the critics complained that the set wasn't intimate enough. Why do you think your more grand design is appropriate for the script?
Well, it's literally as big and as small as that stage would allow. It's a domestic drama, but not set in a domestic location. It's not set in a suburban house. It's rich with language and history. They have a house full of servants. The scale of the windows is perhaps off-putting.
That was my favorite part. And my girlfriend wants the settee that sits center stage.
It's a house I'd like to live in, albeit in the winter. You can't please all the people all the time. It was a depressing week, really a depressing week, when we got those reviews. The worst part was, none of them agreed on anything. How could Scarlett be too loud? And the staging, we haven't invented any of that. Williams wrote it. It's all there.
You kind of go, okay. Fine. You have an agenda. We did what we set out to do, and I can live with bad reviews, as long as I don't agree with them. If the set were smaller, you wouldn't see it. It would just be lost on the stage. It's a big house!
With some critics and audiences, seeing this kind of play, you wonder if they're not upset that they're not just watching the film version.
There's something about American drama that, I think, differs from English drama. I don't think it's that because we're not American, we couldn't possibly know how to design an American play. But I think maybe our taste is different, and this is our taste. It says in the script—the wall should go up, the ceiling should become the sky.
How has the experience been for you?
What's not to love, coming to New York for Christmas? And you get to work on Broadway. That's an emotional feeling for a kid from Sussex.


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Pawning a Watch for the Most Money Possible | March 2019
Pawning a watch is a convenient and easy way to get quick money when you're in a pinch. It's actually an easy process, and the most effort actually lies in the preparation process.
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Get local cash offers for it – free, fast & easy.
It's not difficult to prepare to sell your watch to a pawn shop, but you need to understand that there will be a human being on the other end of the transaction. This person will be responsible for evaluating your watch. As an example, one of the factors they will take into account regardless of the brand name are aesthetics. There is a certain degree of control you have other that.
Read on to learn the simple steps you can take that will help you ensure you are pawning your watch for the most money possible.
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Pawning a Watch Tip #1: Cleanliness
Put yourself in the shoes of a buyer who is trying make sure they're getting a fair deal for your watch. If someone hands you a watch that is dull, dirty and has residue all over the watch head, it communicates one message: the seller didn't take care of the watch. What does that communicate? The watch probably doesn't work very well and therefore deserves a lower appraisal.
You probably see where we are going with this. Make sure you clean your watch before you bring it in to the pawn shop. Pawning a watch is a common practice. Make sure yours stands out to the pawnbroker.
Watch Cleaning Tips
- Avoid abrasive cleaning agents
- To play it safe, use a paper towel and luke warm water to wipe the dirt off your watch
- Pay attention to hard-to-reach spots
- Avoid stiff brush bristles – use an extra soft brush to get in the hard to reach places on a metal band and watch head
- If you have a leather band, use a leather cleaner if necessary
- If you're willing to put in the time, ask a local jeweler how much it would cost them to buff out any scratches on the watch head – it might be worth it if it leads to a higher appraisal
Pawning a Watch Tip #2: Boxing
Want to receive the most money possible for your watch? This is where being a hoarder comes in handy. Find the original box it came in. If you don't have that, try to find any paperwork or manual that came with it.
Although it might sound trivial, collecting any tags, warranty or original piece of paper that came with your watch actually makes it look more legitimate to the pawnbroker. This, in turn, will allow them to feel more confident in selling your watch to another customer. Don't underestimate the power of perceived value!
Pawning a Watch Tip #3: Extra Pieces
Do you recall taking out a link from your watch to make it fit better or storing away extra links that came with the watch? Did any stones fall out of the watch head? If so, check your drawers to see if you still have them. When it comes to pawning a watch or any other used item, completeness will improve the perceived value of the set and can result in a higher pay out.
Bring these to the pawn shop in a sealed ziplock bag so that the pawnbroker can include these in their sale of the watch to a future customer.
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It was really helpful when you said that you should find the original box it came in. My husband is wanting to pawn off some of his old watches. I'll make sure to pass these pawning tips along to him!


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Drivers are being urged to make their own stand against car crime on Saturday.
The vehicle security event is supported by police, Sunderland Road Safety Group, healthy living centres, the AA and car firms.
The venue, Thorney Close Action and Enterprise Centre, in Sunderland, is in an area benefiting from the sixth round of the Single Regeneration Budget.
Groups will display products, giving drivers a chance to get advice and security devices information from experts.
Community safeguard supervisor, Alan Wardle, said: ``This is an important event for everyone who is conscious of the need to safeguard their vehicle and keep it in good condition."


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Episode #204: Gossip or Good Story
On today's show Dan and Lizzie take your etiquette questions on offering additional sympathy, accessible bathroom etiquette, to stand or not to stand during dinner introductions, thanking group donors and whether or not something is gossip or a good story. Plus your most excellent feedback, etiquette salute and postscript from Amy Vanderbilt's classic etiquette book on the idea that children be seen and not heard. The Awesome Etiquette sustaining member question of the week is about what constitutes snooping in a guest bathroom.


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The world of labor is altering and new applied sciences are rising all the time. Tossing off a Good job!" when the child acts in the best way we deem acceptable takes none of these issues, which helps to elucidate why doing to" methods are much more fashionable than working with" strategies. Now, higher-income workers (70%) are significantly more possible than middle- and lower-income staff (58%) to believe they may discover a job simply nearly as good as their current one if they have been laid off. In an effort to supply more to customers, retailers are inclined to make selections that improve the complexity of their operations—generally without realizing it. One such alternative is high product variety. In simple phrases, the extra individuals employed in an occupation, the more probably there can be jobs in each location.
The so-known as opportunity jobs highlighted by Indeed that overwhelmingly require a college degree are additionally less likely to be automated and supply potential for career development, Sinclair mentioned. Projected development data can reveal how many further jobs there are more likely to be sooner or later. Model Practice: Dead-finish jobs are the norm at most retailers, however Costco gives workers with advancement alternatives: Around 98% of store managers are promoted from inside.
We are uniting to call on the President to take govt action to encourage federal contract companies to pay dwelling wages, offer good benefits, and permit us to collectively bargain with out being forced to go on strike to be heard. Whether their confidence is warranted is unclear, though, partly because the job growth lately has come disproportionately amongst lower-paying and part-time jobs. Younger employees are more likely than older workers to imagine they might discover a job just as good because the one they've if they were pressured to search out one.
Drawing on greater than a decade of research, Ton exhibits how operational excellence allows companies to offer the lowest prices to customers whereas making certain good jobs for his or her employees and superior results for his or her traders. Every time that they had heard Good sharing!" or I'm so happy with you for serving to," they turned a little less fascinated about sharing or serving to. First, these with a tertiary training have a tendency to come back from extra privileged backgrounds, and can therefore afford to show down work till the right job comes along.
She focuses on four mannequin retailers—Costco, Mercadona, Trader Joe's, and QuikTrip—to reveal the nice jobs technique at work and reveals four selections which have remodeled these companies' excessive funding in staff into decrease prices, increased earnings, and higher customer satisfaction. More than 90% of Indeed's alternative jobs are clustered in 5 sectors, similar to health care, computer and mathematical, structure and engineering, which frequently require specialized levels.