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Wednesday, September 7, 2016
Sweeney Field, Boston, Mass.
BOSTON, Mass. -- Junior Chris Beaulieu's (Carver, Mass.) goal with 1:02 remaining lifted Massachusetts Maritime to a come-from-behind 2-1 victory over Wentworth in a non-league college men's soccer match played Wednesday evening at Sweeney Field.
Beaulieu converted a feed from freshman Adam Crawford (Kingston, Mass.) in front of the net on the deciding tally for the visiting Buccaneers (2-0), who trailed by a 1-0 margin at the break after sophomore Noah Martins (Dartmouth, Mass.) had staked the host Leopards (2-2) to the early advantage on a pass from freshman Joe Limoli (Peabody, Mass.) in the 20th minute. Senior Scott Matoian (Mashpee, Mass.) evened matters for Massachusetts Maritime with his first tally of the season on a feed from freshman Justin Le (Springfield, Mass.) in the 62nd minute to set up Beaulieu's heroics, as that golden goal gave the visitors their first 2-0 start in three years.
Junior Mike Pruchnik (Rochester, Mass.) picked up his second career triumph with three second half saves in goal for the Buccaneers, who also received three first half stops from sophomore Connor Murphy (Mashpee, Mass.). Sophomore Matthew Sekerak (Winthrop, Maine) made nine saves in the setback for Wentworth, as Massachusetts Maritime outshot the Leopards by a 15-13 margin overall (11-7 on goal) while holding a 4-3 edge in corner kicks for the contest.
Massachusetts Maritime travels to Worcester, Mass. on Saturday morning to take on WPI in a non-league match beginning at 11:00 a.m., while Wentworth heads to Milton, Mass. on Saturday morning for its Commonwealth Coast Conference opener with Curry that also begins at 11:00 a.m.


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WAPHA takes a strategic approach to Commissioning that seeks to ensure services meet the health needs of the population and contribute towards service and system improvement and innovation. The Primary Health Networks (PHNs) were established in July 2015, with the objectives of:
- increasing the efficiency and effectiveness of medical services for patients, particularly those at risk of poor health outcomes; and
- improving coordination of care to ensure patients receive the right care in the right place at the right time.
PHNs will work towards achieving these objectives by ensuring through analysis and planning that they have an understanding of the health care needs of their communities by knowing what services are available and help to identify and address the service gaps where needed, including in rural and remote areas, while getting value for money.

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As the federal government continues to treat marijuana as a Schedule 1 controlled substance, attorneys across the nation face ethical concerns in providing professional services to cannabis-related businesses in the 29 states where marijuana has been legalized in some form.
Federal law makes it a crime for any person to knowingly or intentionally manufacture, distribute or dispense a controlled substance. (Controlled Substances Act, 21 U.S.C. § 831(a).). Federal law also makes illegal certain financial transactions connected to unlawful activity, including transferring monetary instruments or funds with the intent to promote the carrying on of specified unlawful activity, including the manufacture, importation, sale or distribution of a controlled substance. (Money Laundering Control Act of 1986, 18 U.S.C. §§ 1956, 1957.) Nevertheless, since 1996, more than half the states, the District of Columbia, Guam and Puerto Rico now allow comprehensive public medical marijuana and/or recreational marijuana programs, and marijuana has become the fastest-growing industry in the United States.
With this confusing mix of federal prohibition and state legalization in the absence of federal enforcement, providing legal services to cannabis industry−related clients has become a source of ethical concern for lawyers. There are two main categories of potential clients: (1) businesses that directly manufacture, distribute or sell marijuana in compliance with state law ("plant-touching" clients) and (2) third parties who help these businesses operate or refer customers to them, including doctors, bankers, investors, lawyers, landlords, real estate brokers, accountants and ancillary service providers ("ancillary" clients).
Providing legal services to both plant-touching and ancillary clients has become permissible under many state laws and ethical opinions, but could still be considered a violation of federal law. Most states do not prohibit attorneys from advising clients on the content and interpretation of state marijuana laws, but others restrict the scope of such legal assistance through ethical rules.
Many state bar associations have addressed this issue through Rule 1.2(d) of the Model Rules of Professional Conduct, which holds:
A lawyer shall not counsel a client to engage, or assist a client, in conduct that the lawyer knows is criminal or fraudulent, but a lawyer may discuss the legal consequences of any proposed course of conduct with a client and may counsel or assist a client to make a good faith effort to determine the validity, scope, meaning or application of the law.
A number of states have specifically amended Rule 1.2(d) to permit attorney representation of clients with respect to the specific state marijuana laws so long as the lawyer also advises the client about related federal law and policy. However, none of these regulatory bodies have explicitly identified the scope of the advice the lawyer must give about federal law and policy. For example, Colorado, Connecticut, Ohio, Oregon, Nevada, Illinois and Washington all have amended their rules of professional conduct to permit attorneys to advise and assist their clients on cannabis business law issues, including state and local licensure.
The Colorado Bar Association promulgated Comment 14 to Rule 1.2, specifically allowing attorneys to "counsel a client regarding the validity, scope, and meaning of Colorado constitution article XVIII, §§ 14 & 16" (governing the personal use and regulation of marijuana), and to assist such clients "in conduct that the lawyer reasonably believes is permitted by these constitutional provisions and the statutes, regulations, orders, and other state or local provisions implementing them." However, the lawyer "shall also advise the client regarding related federal law and policy."
Similarly, the Washington State Bar Association added Comment 18 to its Rule 1.2(d) permitting attorneys to "counsel a client regarding the validity, scope and meaning of Washington Initiative 502 (Laws of 2013, ch. 3) (governing the legalization of marijuana), and to assist a client in conduct that the lawyer reasonably believes is permitted by this statute and the other statutes, regulations, orders, and other state and local provisions implementing them."
Although the Ohio Bar Association issued an ethics advisory opinion suggesting that attorneys could not advise medical marijuana businesses and patients under the state's professional conduct standards due to its illegal status under federal law, the Ohio Supreme Court responded to the advisory opinion by adding a new subparagraph to its Rule 1.2, stating: "A lawyer may counsel or assist a client regarding conduct expressly permitted under Substitute H.B. 523 of the 131st General Assembly [Ohio's medical marijuana law] authorizing the use of marijuana for medical purposes and any state statutes, rules, orders or other provisions implementing the act. In these circumstances, the lawyer shall advise the client regarding federal law."
The Oregon Rules of Professional Conduct Rule 1.2(d) states:
A lawyer may counsel and assist a client regarding Oregon's marijuana-related laws. In the event Oregon law conflicts with federal or tribal law, the lawyer shall also advise the client regarding related federal and tribal law and policy.
The Connecticut Bar Association Professional Ethics Committee issued an opinion in 2013 regarding the state's medical marijuana law prohibiting lawyers from counseling a client to engage in, or assisting a client to engage in, conduct that the lawyers know is criminal or fraudulent, while permitting lawyers to discuss the legal consequences of any proposed course of conduct with a client. However, the Connecticut Supreme Court subsequently amended Rule 1.2 to allow attorneys to provide such services. Specifically, the Comments were amended to reflect:
Subsection (d) (3) is intended to permit counsel to provide legal services to clients without being subject to discipline under these Rules notwithstanding that the services concern conduct prohibited under federal or other law but expressly permitted under Connecticut law, e.g., conduct under An Act Concerning the Palliative Use of Marijuana, Public Act 12-55, effective Oct. 1, 2012.
Under the Illinois Rules of Professional Conduct, Rule 1.2(d)(3):
A lawyer may … counsel or assist a client in conduct expressly permitted by Illinois law that may violate or conflict with federal or other law, so long as the lawyer advises the client about that federal or other law and its potential consequences.
In several states where no formal amendment to the ethical rules has occurred, bar associations have issued opinions and guidance to attorneys with respect to the provision of legal services to cannabis-related entities. For example, according to an ethics opinion by the San Francisco Bar Association, representation of such entities is ethical if the lawyer:
- Properly apprises herself and her clients of the risks associated with the cannabis industry, including the possibility of federal prosecution
- Advises clients to adhere to state regulation
- Discourages conduct and behavior that would invite federal prosecution.
In other words, counseling a client on compliance with state law does not equate to counseling a client to violate federal law.
The Massachusetts Board of Bar Overseers issued an announcement that it will not prosecute a member of the Massachusetts bar solely for advising a client regarding the validity, scope, and meaning of Massachusetts statutes and laws regarding medical or other legal forms of marijuana so long as "the lawyer also advises the client regarding related federal law and policy."
Additionally, in New York, the State Bar issued an Ethics Opinion that concluded that Rule 1.2(d) "does not forbid lawyers from providing the necessary advice and assistance…" to marijuana business owners because of the non-enforcement of federal policy.
Maine's Professional Ethics Commission issued an opinion in 2010 that stated "while attorneys may counsel or assist a client in making good faith efforts to determine the validity, scope, meaning or application of the law, the Rule forbids attorneys from counseling a client to engage in the business or to assist a client in doing so." The Commission subsequently changed course and recommended amending Rule 1.2 to allow attorneys to assist clients, however that effort failed. The Commission then issued further guidance in March 2017 establishing that:
Notwithstanding current federal laws regarding use and sale of marijuana, Rule 1.2 is not a bar to assisting clients to engage in conduct that the attorney reasonably believes is permitted by Maine laws regarding medical and recreational marijuana, including the statutes, regulations, Orders and other state or local provisions implementing them. The Commission cautions that, because the DOJ guidance on prosecutorial discretion is subject to change, lawyers providing advice in this field should be up to date on federal enforcement policy, as well as any modifications of federal and state law and regulations, and advise their clients of the same.
Conversely, the New Mexico State Bar Association, citing federal drug laws, has cautioned attorneys representing cannabis-related entities. The opinion recognized that:
At one end of the spectrum, the committee is in general agreement that negotiating contracts for the purchase of cannabis would be directly assisting the client to engage in a criminal activity. At the other end of the spectrum, some committee members opined that forming a general alternative medical business, which could possibly include the prescribing and distributing of medical cannabis, would not be such assistance.
As reflected above, various state bar associations, rules committees and ethics commissions continue to grapple with reconciling the federal treatment of marijuana and state laws legalizing and regulating its use. The overall consensus, however, is that as a matter of public policy, attorneys can and should be allowed to provide cannabis-related entities with legal services as permitted in their respective states.
Attorneys must nevertheless be aware of and mitigate potential risks inherent in representing cannabis-related clients. Most attorney malpractice policies exclude coverage for criminal acts. If a lawyer therefore fails to properly advise a marijuana business of federal marijuana laws and policy, and that client faces damages and sues for malpractice, the insurance carrier may deny coverage based on the criminal acts exclusion. In regard to fees, because funds derived from marijuana businesses may be subject to forfeiture under federal law as an illegal source, a lawyer may be at risk of forfeiting fees collected from a marijuana business client. Furthermore, lawyers should be aware of the potential for money laundering criminal exposure when accepting payment of more than $10,000 under 18 U.S.C. §§ 981(a)(1)(A), 1957. It should be pointed out that we are aware of no attorney that has been prosecuted under federal statutes for advising a state legal cannabis business in the absence of other charges of illegal conduct.
Takeaway The risk-averse legal profession is rapidly embracing this new industry. Indeed, numerous courts, bar associations and state officials encourage this representation. They recognize that it is an important matter of public policy and safety that lawyers have the ability to advise cannabis businesses on how to comply with their obligations under state law. Without effective legal counsel, it will be impossible for the cannabis industry to make a responsible transition to the white market. This representation must nevertheless be undertaken with professionalism and competence and a clear understanding by the attorney as to the ethical obligations in advising the cannabis client.


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Bauer unit wins Kingdom Tower enabling works deal
Jeddah, October 10, 2012
The contract for enabling works for Saudi Arabia's Kingdom Tower, which is set to soar over a kilometre, has been won by Saudi Bauer Foundation Contractors.
The company is a subsidiary of Bauer Spezialtiefbau GmbH. The contract is worth approximately €25 million ($32.24 million).
The Kingdom Tower, being built in Jeddah, will replace Dubai's Burj Khalifa – also founded on Bauer piles – as the tallest building in the world. At 1,001 metres, it will be the first skyscraper to break through the kilometre mark.
Professor Thomas Bauer, chairman of the management board of Bauer, said: "This contract demonstrates clients' confidence in our ability to handle large, complex specialist foundation engineering projects. It is great for us to be working on this building."
The enabling works include 270 bored piles of 1.5m and 1.8m diameters, which have to be installed into the difficult ground conditions down to depths of 110m in order to provide the building's foundations. This challenging task is being carried out using two each of Bauer's state-of-the-art BG 28 and BG 40 pile drilling rigs, the statement said.
The foundation works are scheduled to begin before the end of December and take about 10 months. - TradeArabia News Service


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Hej Då Oregon Pinot
While spending the past four years living in Oregon's beautiful and bountiful Willamette Valley, I quickly developed a love for Oregon wines, especially pinot noir! Well, needless to say, this passion led to the accumulation of some pretty amazing bottles. The following have been some of my favorites;
–Dusky Goose 2007 Dundee Hills Pinot Noir
–Evening Land 2012 Seven Springs Vineyard 'La Source' Pinot Noir
–Beaux Freres 2014 Beaux Freres Vineyard Pinot Noir
–Domaine Serene 2014 Evenstad Reserve Pinot Noir
–Soter Vineyards 2014 Mineral Springs Ranch Pinot Noir
Sadly, only two bottles from my cherished wine collection made it to Sweden, primarily due to the cost of shipping wine internationally. The remaining bottles were enthusiastically enjoyed during my last few days in Oregon with the help of our friends! Needless to say, a hangover also accompanied me on my flight back to Sweden!!
So far I have only found a few bottles of Oregon pinot noir in Systembolaget, which is the Swedish chain of stores that is allowed to sell alcohol. Most of the Oregon wines are considered to be a bit pricey and rare, so they have to be specially ordered. This poses a problem because patience is not one of the virtues I possess, especially when it involves pinot noir!! (Cool alliteration…huh?)
So the lack of Oregon pinot noir in my life simply means that I will need to explore and hopefully find a substitute. I've heard that Scandinavia is possibly the next wine frontier due to global warming (yes, it does exists!!). So maybe I'll start exploring my wine options locally? Wish me luck!


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Student Open House
Sunday, June 24, 2018, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
High School Students (completed grades 9-12) are invited to an Open House at one of the Student Ministry Staff homes from 7:00 - 9:00pm. We will hang out, play games, talk about life, and have fun. Open House Dates for 2018 are listed below:
- Sunday, June 10 @ Ryan's House
- Sunday, June 24 @ Kristen's House
- Sunday, August 5@ Kristen's House
If you have questions or need directions, email Laura.


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It's November 23rd. Do you know where your turkey platter is?
This is the best time of year to judge whether or not you have turned over a new leaf and reordered your life. Do you have it all together yet or are you like me?... A lot better than previous years and but still not ready for a Martha Stewart inspection.
I actually baked my first turkey many years ago with the plastic giblet bag still in it. Who knew? One year, at my sister's house, the oven went into self-cleaning mode and locked itself with the turkey inside.
I've got the timing down perfectly now after many years of trial and error. My best tip... cook the turkey the day before. It's downhill from there.
My biggest problem now... my hubby is hog hunting today. Seriously! I already have two turkeys in my fridge. Where in God's green earth am I going to find space for a piggy, for crying out loud. I'll let you know how things turn out.
Watch for an article on organizing to appear after the turkey platter gets put away at our house. Don't we all need to simplify and focus on what's really important... shopping!! No honestly, I mean family and friends, of course.
I am truly grateful for all of you and hope you have a lovely Thanksgiving with your loved ones. Till next time...
(This is not turkey but shrimp at Bubba's, Paula Dean's kin, in Savannah last fall.)


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About Saumya Avurveda
"Ayurveda" is the ancient science of
harmonious living and longevity. It is a
practical, common-sense way to bring health
and vitality to the body, and a state of balance
and wellbeing to the mind. These changes are
brought about through the use of nutritious
foods, herbs, oils and changes in one's
lifestyle. "Saumya" is the feeling that one
experiences in the presence of the full moon -
expansive, luminous, gentle and peaceful.
The Goal of Saumya Ayurveda
To create a peaceful world by guiding people
toward balanced living through Ayurveda.


text: The team at Ootong & Lincoln are conscious of what we should and shouldn't put into our bodies. And not in an oppressive or limiting way, either. Rather they make sure that every item in their café is made by them, right down to their jams and even baby foods! All their ingredients are both locally sourced and organic. At least you can alleviate some of the guilt while chowing down your slice of cake. They are also gluten free friendly. But for all this health awareness, the menu is still delightfully hearty and delicious. Stop by for breakfast or lunch, seven days a week, and enjoy the fun, retro decor and the chilled out, South Freo vibe. Claire


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2015-2016 Graduate Catalog
2015-2016 Graduate Catalog > Graduate Degree Programs, Certificates & Minors > Communication > Communication, M.A.
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School of Communication, College of Communication, Fine Arts & Media
Vision Statement
The School of Communication offers a Master of Arts degree emphasizing a broad theoretical knowledge of speech and mass communication. Graduate students achieve in-depth knowledge of communication processes and effects and acquire the skills needed to discover new knowledge through research and other forms of scholarly activity. They also acquire skills and knowledge needed for professional growth. Graduate students conduct original research for a thesis or project.
School of Communication graduate faculty offer an impressive blend of academic and professional media and corporate experience. Faculty are actively involved in the discovery of new knowledge through publication in top scholarly journals. The faculty seek to cultivate students' breadth and depth of knowledge about communication, and to foster a spirit of free investigation.
Program Contact Information:
Dr. Adam Tyma, Graduate Program Chair (GPC)
Arts & Science Hall (ASH) 107 B
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Application Deadlines:
Program-Specific Requirements:
Completion of Core Classes: The Core courses provide basic, intensive and broad coverage of communication as a field of advanced study. The Core integrates mass and speech communication theories and research methodologies. If a student fails to achieve an average grade of "B" (3.0 on a 4.0 scale) in the overall Core, the student may retake each Core course with a grade below "B" once, and must obtain an average grade of "B" or higher to remain in the program.
Graduate students entering the UNO School of Communication Master's degree program must:
Complete either the COMM 8570 Foundations Seminar in Mass Communication or COMM 8470 Foundations Seminar in Communication Studies in the first semester of coursework
Complete either COMM 8020 Qualitative Research Methods or COMM 8010 Quantitative Research Methods in the second semester of coursework (excluding summer)
Complete all 4 Core classes within their first 18 hours of coursework as a degree student (This requirement may be waived for students entering the Communication graduate program with approved graduate credits to be used in the plan of study.)
The 12 hours of required courses listed below must be completed with an average grade of "B" or better
3 credits
Those who select the Project Option must take an additional graduate-only seminar (3 credits)
No more than 9 hours (Thesis option) or 12 hours (Project option) from outside the school may be counted toward degree requirements in consultation with the graduate program chair
1 - 6 credits
All candidates should carefully review the Graduate College requirements for forming the Supervisory Committee, Thesis/Thesis Equivalent Proposal Approval Forms and final approval and submission of the thesis.
The project, in lieu of a thesis, is based on a proposal approved by the student's committee. The student must complete a project which is defended orally before his or her project committee.
The School of Communication has compiled a list of graduate specializations. These specializations, while not required, are designed to enhance the depth and breadth of graduate student knowledge in specialized areas within the field of Communication. Students may also create their own areas of specialization based on personal interest or in preparation for specific careers.
1 - 3 credits
3 - 9 credits
Thesis Option: 30 hours
Project Option: 36 hours
Other Program-Related Information:
Comprehensive Examinations
The exam will usually be taken following the completion of all course work. A student may, with the approval of his/her thesis or project committee advisor and GPC, take the comprehensive exam during the final semester after the core courses and area of specialization courses are successfully completed.
The comprehensive exam will be based upon the following three areas:
When the student is ready to begin the comprehensive exam process, the individual will prepare a curriculum vita, a master list of all courses taken in his/her program of study. This list should include titles of all papers written, projects conducted, key texts read, plus other relevant information that will provide graduate faculty members with an overall view of the student's graduate training.
Once the student has contacted and received confirmation from the three graduate faculty members who will write the comprehensive examination questions, the student should contact the Department secretary (402-554-2600) about possible dates to take the comprehensive exam. The student must file a Graduate Student Comprehensive Examination Form with the Department secretary and provide copies to the faculty who have agreed to write questions.
The exams must be taken on two consecutive days. Two hours per exam will be allotted, and exams may not begin after 2:30 p.m. More information about the comprehensive examination process can be found in the School of Communication graduate handbook.
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text: This month we begin a new series called The Grinch. As we begin the Advent season of Christmas we are reminded of the Love, Joy, Peace, and Hope that Christ brought through the power of His life, death, and resurrection. However, it seems there are many Grinch-like things that can seem to rob us of this God given Love, Joy, Peace and Hope. Throughout the month we will talk about what each of us can do to hang on to what Christ has purchased for us.


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Saint John of Irenopolis
Bishop of Irenopolis, Asia Minor (in modern Turkey). Attended the Council of Nicaea in 325. Worked against Arianism.
- Book of Saints, by the Monks of Ramsgate
- Heiligen 3s
- Our Sunday Visitor's Encyclopedia of Saints
- "Saint John of Irenopolis". CatholicSaints.Info. 3 February 2013. Web. 22 January 2019. <>


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GamesAid calls for indie games
Get Games and GamesAid are calling on indie developers to contribute titles for their upcoming charity pack which will release in September.
The Little BIG Bunch 2 will allow customers to pay what they like for the indie game collection, and also choose how much of their purchase will go towards the developer and charities.
All donations will go towards children's charities.
GamesAid is searching for five-to-ten games submitted by kind developers to get their titles on the Get Games service and become part of the pack.
Games must ideally be for PC and Mac, whilst the categories for submissions are New, Classic and Current.
Once the promotion ends, submitted games will continue on the Get Games service with a 70/30 split, and will be migrating to a new HMV site that will launch in August.
To submit your entries, firstname.lastname@example.com.


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For the first time, seamlessly manage any iPod classic, iPod nano and iPod shuffle in Spotify.
Spotify announced today a new feature that allows users to sync their playlists to the ubiquitous Apple iPod devices. Simply connect your iPod to your computer via your USB cable and watch it magically appear in the new 'Devices' section of your Spotify sidebar. Sync all the MP3s contained in your Spotify playlists to your iPod.
Spotify also makes it now easier to buy all MP3s configured in your playlist with the new Spotify download service.
Also available today to all Spotify users are the iPhone and Android Spotify app that allows users to wirelessly sync MP3 playlists in Spotify from your computer to your phone. More details on the new Spotify features can be found on the Spotify blog.
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We set off on Easter Sunday to Sister's. Mother and ABI Brother had stayed the night before and were to stay that night too. Tradie Brother had come across on the Queenscliff ferry, so we had the full complement of Mother's children and their partners, that is R and Bone Doctor. Before lunch we walked down to the beach and Tradie Brother threw a ball into the sea and his beloved dog retrieved the ball. At one point, the dog failed to note the direction in which the ball was thrown, and a not unattractive male swimmer swam to the ball and threw it back in. The dog knew how deal with crashing and breaking waves. As was the case this time, he has swum a lot at what are dog on leash beaches. The day before he argued his way out of a fine at his own local beach. He doesn't take his dog to beach to play or on the sand or walk, but to swim. His argument of course, and if he does get fined, tough luck for him.
Sister had driven Mother down to the beach, while the rest of us walked, about three kilometres there and back by a circuitous route. We missed the meeting point with them, and they had gone back home. I have meant to be walking a lot more, building up my stamina for Europe where there will be a lot of walking, and hills, and steps. I don't do hills or steps very well. Hopefully there will lots of 'photo opportunities'.
Sister had cooked a lovely roast lamb lunch. Tradie Brother was being mysteriously keen to get away quickly. He caught the one o'clock ferry home after a hastily eaten meal before we all sat down to lunch.
After lunch we exchanged Easter eggs. We gave our family chocolate Easter eggs, and they gave them to us. Quid pro quo. Why do we bother?
There is a postage stamp local park where Little Jo had hidden Easter eggs. We trooped across to the park, mother with her walker. She didn't do too badly with hunting for eggs and found a few. Like toddlers when they first walk, Mother can be quite fast when using her walker. As team mates, Bone Doctor and me won, with 16 eggs collected.
Back at the house, Sister suggested a board game of Family Feud. After the Easter cake, I made noises about going home, but we were all dragged into the game and it was quite a hoot. I guess it was a case of you had to be there at the time, but I brought the house down when I responded to the question of 'Fifty people were polled and what gets wet when it rains?' Fish, was my answer. Mother had some pretty good answers at the time. R won the prize of the Little Jo decreed a HOLIDAY IN PARIS. For two, I asked? No, for his team, not yours Andrew.
As we were saying goodbye, Little Jo blurted out, did you have the family conference? Sister put her finger to her lips to silence her but too late, Mother had picked it up. After we left Mother cross questioned Sister. Mother did have a bit of a point. It was perhaps not the right day to discuss it, but was a rare occasion when we were all together.
Little Jo came home with us and we stopped off in South Melbourne to buy Pizza Hut pizzas and brought them home to eat. R mentioned to Little Jo about going to bed at 8pm. I was waiting for the argument and prepared for a 9pm settlement, but she went to bed and was immediately asleep after being read a couple of pages of a book. She slept until 7am, 11 hours. At 9pm Bone Doctor rang to say goodnight to her, but it was too late. Bone Doctor and I had a long chat, most of which I cannot remember.
Monday morning I woke at 6.30 and as is my habit, I chat for a time on my tablet in bed to Jakol in......god, I have forgotten where he lives. Somewhere in Eastern Europe. (Friend in Japan, remember that I once told you I can be a bit theatrical on my blog) Let's say chatting to Jakol is a euphemism. I made myself coffee and went back to bed and Little Jo was still soundly asleep. She rose at 7 and woke up R. I suspected she would go straight to the computer. I had left her a note on the keyboard, Good Morning Little Jo. I stayed in bed, with Jakol as my friend until 8.30. R had already made pancakes for he and Little Jo with luscious toppings for them for breakfast. I had a slice of dry toast and my medications.
Great nieces!!! We have two new ones, extracted two minutes apart on Good Friday. C'mon on Little Jo. Let us go and see them. They are your..........nieces, and these make number three and four. Hippie Niece replied to a text, wake me if I am asleep in reply to us visiting. Gawd, Tradie Brother and his son Fire Fighting Non Dreaded Nephew and his betrothed Jewish partner were visiting at noon. We'll be there by 10.30 and we pretty well were. Just as we were trying to point the 'fake hotel' on Eastlink, Niece called. How far away are you. I have time for a shower?
We found our way to her hospital room. She took us to see her products. Can't newborns be ugly? Never. They were gorgeous. One had just been fed by expressed milk and the other had not, and was making motions of being hungry. Little Jo was kicked out as she was under twelve and not a sibling and could be full of germs. Given the new new babies, the Easter Bunnies, have full heads of black hair, (bad luck red haired Irish man) and Little Jo's lice issues (to be told in a future post), I can understand the logic. I could see Little Jo was a little upset but I did my best to comfort her as we sat outside, of course nothing like R would comfort her, but R has a new baby in his arms. They seem to be a bit coloured and have their father's wide nose, but as three day olds, they looked pretty good. They still have nasal tubes and monitors connected but Niece will go home tomorrow and they perhaps at the end of the week. What a result!!, when it could have been a disaster.
Back tracking, Sister being the control freak she is suggested a couple of places nearby where we could visit near to the hospital while she came up to Melbourne on the train to see her football team
My mind was scrambled by this time with extreme overload of social interacting. I could no longer think clearly. I did google how far Arthur's Seat chairlift is from Frankston. Too far. I drove for three hours yesterday. I don't want to drive. I am fed up with driving. But drive to Frankston we did, with me at the wheel. Believe me, I had already checked the practicality of catching the train to Frankston and then getting to the hospital.
I was trying to think of somewhere to visit to take Little Jo when the ever wise R came up with an answer, The Cranbourne branch of the Royal Botanical Gardens, aka the Australian Gardens. As we exited the hospital car park, R said, maybe we should go to Frankston Beach. That would be good too, but I argued that he had said the gardens and that is where we were going. We went to the gardens. It was time for lunch. The Latin looking lad who took our order of three ham, cheese and tomato toasted croissants, two coffees and an iced tea for Little Jo smiled widely at me as I ordered. I smiled more widely at him, and then he smiled more widely at me. While he was behind the busy till at that point, he delivered our food and drinks to our table, and he smiled widely to me again, and I smiled widely back to him. It was a nice thing without any subtext. Lordy, when I ordered I had my goofy old man straw hat on........maybe not so bad. I just did my nails at work three days ago. Perfect. I hope he noticed their perfection.
I took many photos of the gardens, but it is very unlikely that you will see any of them before we return from our holiday. We saw the garden pre digital camera just after it opened and we could see good bones. It is now a stunning place to visit. We left at 1pm and the Easter traffic was heavy coming home. Did I mention how I hate driving.?
Lordy, the child is hungry. We can't have Little Jo reporting to Sister that we left her hungry R divided leftover lasagne between me and Little Jo and toasted a hot cross bun for himself. Something like a Chock Wedge for us came out from the freezer. R had prepared for Little Jo's visit.
Little Jo wrote a thank you card to Mother's best friend for the Easter gift of $30 and she and R had a swim in the pool. They then made Honey Joys, which I have never tried and they are nice.
Sister arrived back from the football after leaving in disgust at half time. While I was out of earshot, she asked R if it would alright if they stayed one night while we were away as they had tickets to see Petula Clark in concert. Still smarting about us not being welcome when we set off in our campervan last year, he replied, is that a good idea? Why do you want to stay here? You always complain about staying here. Sister went bright red and no more was said.
I noticed nothing and they were fine when they said goodbye, with a nice bon voyage. I drove Sister to So Cross Station and of course Sister had forgotten Little Jo's MYKI card, so I had to give her our Little Jo card.
Peace in our time. I am now in a mad panic about our holiday as I am working every day from now until we depart.
Walking back from the beach. Tacky.
The key ingredient of Honey Joys is corn flakes. I said to her, look at this jumbo packet of corn flakes. See the black mark through the bird's beak? That was the level of corn flakes when I opened the packet. Yes, per 100g is was cheap, but how much do contents settle? By one third, it seems. She wanted me to make a video for The Checkout. She spent the next hour watching The Checkout videos online.
Little Jo was here a week ago for a short visit, but I was at work. I returned home to find my computer had been changed. She asked me what the next public holiday will be. My screen is now littered with red poppies for Anzac Day.
The sea seemed quite calm on the Bellarine, but big waves were breaking.
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Today's workout was Cardio 1 and Core 1 which we did this past Monday. I remember when I used to get really bored doing the same workouts on the same week, but not realizing that there is a reason for the madness, let me explain:
1. Some people think that they will plateau by doing the same workouts during the same week, and yes that may be true, but one way to eliminate this from happening is to make it more intense like: using more weight, pushing more reps, creative but similar modifications etc.
2. "Repeat" workouts are great because the repetitive structure can help you focus more on doing the movements correctly (especially for people who are just starting a fitness journey) which is a big issue when you are not working out with a Personal Trainer. I have seen so many injuries because of improper form. If your fitness level is more on point with being intermediate/advanced to elite, then see point #1 above.
3. When people do different workouts all the time, it doesn't give them the opportunity to get better at certain basic foundational movements. This really pertains to people who are more on the intermediate and below fitness level. If you are someone who get's bored easily, then changing up your workouts are okay just as long as you are still doing workouts that will help you build your foundation versus a workout that is above your level of fitness.
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Sarah Hurley Challenges-Create your own background!
I made this for one of my followers I have had the pleasure of meeting by email who is having a hard time at the moment, I really hope it brightens her day :-)
I would like to enter this into the following challenges:
Paper Creators Crafts: Shaped Cards
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Crafty Creations Challenges: Anything except Christmas
Flutter By Wednesday: Any Winged Creature
Simon Says: Make your own Background
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Thank you for visiting and for all your lovely comments :-)
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What a pretty card. Thoughts of spring! Thanks for joining us at Loves Rubberstamps.ReplyDelete
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"Normal day, let me be aware of the treasure you are..."
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This is the first time in several months where life has slowed to a more "ordinary" pace. I'm not preparing for or unpacking from a trip. I'm not involved in planning any major events. I'm not in the middle of a crisis (knock on wood). Life is just normal...baking cakes, playing soccer and splashing in the back yard. Normal days are what keep me going. Well that, and sneaking a treat after the kids are in bed for the night. :)
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The Boy Who Died and Came Back
Adventures of a Dream Archaeologist in the Multiverse
Moss infuses the magical with the mundane in a manner that lends real weight and volume to their narratives.
Robert Moss's The Boy Who Died and Came Back opens with "Offering," his poetic invocation of the Muse, which begins:
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It's appropriate for many reasons, the most obvious being it provides a foretaste of the sumptuous language, lush imagery, and fantastic narratives to follow. Moss is a captivating storyteller with an eye for detail, possessed of impeccable timing and the ability to inhabit his characters wholly—all fine qualities displayed in this, his spiritual memoir.
More fittingly, it's also a spell, one that provides a map outlining the general shape of both book and author. For this is an autobiography like no other, one chiefly concerned with how Moss's childhood afflictions and other unusual, otherworldly experiences uniquely equipped him for a life serving as a dreamworker, shaman, and ambassador for what he calls the Other Side.
By the close of "Offering," the benign purpose of both the creator and his creation are revealed to be equally intertwined and singular—to effectively capture Moss's otherworldly experiences as accurately and completely as possible, so that those seeking their own answers may find a sense of direction, deep healing, or a glimmer of insight to help guide them on their own personal metaphysical quests.
And that is precisely what Moss does, relating his ethereal excursions with real concision, providing details and a multitude of sensory information that endow even his wildest adventures with a vivid, pulsing life. Whether he's encountering one of the many spirit guides that populate these pages or discussing the afterlife with the crew and passengers of a jet, Moss conjures forth each moment effortlessly. It's a rare talent that can infuse the magical with the mundane in a manner that lends real weight and volume to their narratives. Moss not only possesses it, he wields it with masterly precision.
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How to Get Traditionally Published
I get asked this question a lot. The following links will direct you to an author friend of mine, Susan Dennard, who outlines the process far more eloquently and succinctly than I ever could:
- How to Get Traditionally Published, part 1
- How to Get Traditionally Published, part 2
- How to Get Traditionally Published, part 3
Writing & Polishing Your Novel
A quick note: What works for me, will not work for everyone. Remember that writing is an individual, personal process, and you should experiment to find a process that works best for you.
- Planning & Outlining
- Drafting/Writing
- Facing the Blank Page
- On Not Knowing Your Characters
- On Drafting: My Approach and General Process to a First Draft
- One Step Back, Two Steps Forward (Revising Lightly While Drafting)
- Ten Things I Learned While Writing a Sequel
- Lessons Learned While Writing a Trilogy
- More craft specific posts are listed below!
- Revising
Elements of Story Telling
Discussions on craft—plot, characters, setting, and more!
- On "Strong" Female Characters
- In Defense of Love
- The Cliffhanger Dilemma
- Story First
- Writing Morally Ambiguous Characters (written for author Susan Dennard's newsletter)
- [NEWSLETTER] Writing Ensemble Casts
Creativity & The Writing Life
Thoughts on staying inspired and leading a creative life:
- Creativity Is Not a Bottomless Well
- Some Creative Philosophies are Universal
- You Deserve a Vacation
- Facing the Blank Page
- On Writing Full-Time
- The Grass is Always Greener
- Finding the Time To Write
- [NEWSLETTER] Celebrating Accomplishments
- [NEWSLETTER] On Control (Stop Stressing About What You Can't Control & Focus On What You Can)
- [NEWSLETTER] The Perks of a Social Media Hiatus
- [NEWSLETTER] Success is Relative
Querying & Agents
Thoughts on writing queries, sending queries, and trying to find an agent:
- My Query Process (How To Not Lose Your Mind While Querying)
- Battling the Urge to Check Email
- Querying Do's & Don'ts, Plus a Worksheet
After the Deal
A look at the publishing process after signing a book/series contract.
- Digesting the Revision Letter: A Pep Talk
- After the Editorial Letter, Part 1: A Peek at Revising Under Contract
- After the Editorial Letter, Part 2: A Peek at Pass Pages and Beyond
- Debuting, Lessons Learned
- Battling Fear
- Switching Genres — Can it Hurt Your Author Brand?
- 7 Publishing Lessons I've Learned So Far
- [NEWSLETTER] Letting Go as a Book Enters the World
Marketing & Self Promotion
Now more than ever, authors are expected not only to write the novel, but to help market it too. Some thoughts on self promotion:
- Making the Most of Social Networks as a Writer
- Self-Promo and Marketing Materials that Work
- How to Run a Successful Preorder Campaign
Book Recommendations
A few of my favorite books on craft and creativity:
- Bird by Bird by Anne Lamott
- Big Magic by Elizabeth Gilbert
- On Writing: A Memoir of the Craft by Stephen King
- The Anatomy of Story by John Truby
- Steal Like an Artist: 10 Things Nobody Told You About Being Creative by Austin Kleon
- 2k to 10k: Writing Faster, Writing Better, and Writing More of What You Love by Rachel Aaron
- The Forest Through the Trees: An Editor's Advice to Writers by Betsy Learner
- Rework by Jason Fried and David Heinemeier Hansson (This book is about start-ups, but I found the insights to time management and goal setting very inspiring)
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A recipe for cheese-filled potato rösti topped with spring peas, shallots, and bacon.
Feet stuck at the threshold to the kitchen, I stare at the empty counter, as if it had the answer. I close my eyes, feeling the blackness of my lids and welcoming the quiet escape it offers.
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Breathe. In and out.
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Breakfast for dinner: the answer to nights when life seems to have knocked you right over, when you can barely stand up straight. Massive cheese-filled potato pancakes topped with the first signs of green and runny eggs: basic common sense.
I've been appreciating the warming weather, slow as it may seem some days. I had this horrible realization this past weekend that I have yet to even clean out the garden boxes after winterizing them last fall. Leaves and debris cover the earth that is waiting to be turned over. Soon, my lovelies, but first, a hungry boy is asking for dinner.
These potato rösti can be made with raw grated potatoes–salted and then squeezed dry–when you don't have parboiled potatoes waiting for you in the refrigerator. You can also make them slightly smaller on a griddle and more at once, should you be cooking for a crowd. The cheese, I suppose, is optional too, but what is not optional is plenty of oil, a well-seasoned pan, and patience. Don't be tempted to touch and check them once they're resting in the pan. Allow the heat and oil to do their job, crisping the potato and fusing it together as they cook. You'll be rewarded with crispy bits that surround a soft, creamy center, all waiting to soak up that runny yolk (which I guess could also be optional, but not really).
Herbed Potato Rösti with Peas, Shallots, and Bacon
- 6 medium Yukon Gold or waxy potatoes
- kosher salt
- ½ cup shelled peas
- 2 strips of bacon, cubed
- 1 shallot, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons oil (butter, bacon grease, or a neutral oil will work)
- 2 ounces melting cheese (like raclette or fontina), shredded or thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- 2 eggs, if desired
- Parboil whole potatoes in salted water by placing potatoes and salt in a pan. Cover with water and place over high heat. Bring to a boil Turn the burner off and allow the potatoes to sit for five minutes. Drain, rinse, and chill until cold. Refrigerate up to one week.
- When ready to prep, grate the potatoes and set aside.
- Bring a small saucepan of water to a boil. Add in peas. Boil for 4 minutes. Drain.
- In a small skillet, heat bacon on medium heat until nearly crisp. Stir in the shallots and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in drained peas. Set aside.
- Heat half of the oil in a small skillet or cast iron pan over medium heat. Separate potatoes into four equal parts. Place one portion in the skillet, pressing down into a disc-like shape and using a spatula to form. In the center, place half the cheese and half the parsley. Top with another quarter of the potatoes. Cook for 7-10 minutes, until the bottom is golden.
- Using a plate, invert the potatoes and flip to the other side. Continue cooking until golden. Repeat with the remaining potatoes and cheese. One cooked, prep your eggs, if desired.
- Top the potato rösti with the pea, shallot, bacon mixture and an egg each. Garnish with extra herbs, salt, and pepper, and enjoy.
It is again time for Eat Seasonal, and it's obvious now that spring is underway. The green recipes are prevalent, and we're all stretching our arms wide as we wake from the last several months of winter.
Sugar Snap Pea and Bacon Salad by Completely Delicious
BBQ Cauliflower & Chickpea Veggie Burgers by She Likes Food
Roasted Asparagus with Sautéed Shallots and Kumquats by Floating Kitchen
Asparagus Grilled Cheese by Vintage Mixer
Frittata with Ham and Asparagus by Healthy Seasonal Recipes
Easy Homemade Guacamole by Joy Food Sunshine
Sorghum Vegetable Salad with Cumin-Lime Vinaigrette by Cafe Johnsonia
Mushroom Rosemary Olive Oil Bread by Cookin' Canuck
Roasted Asparagus with Balsamic, Gorgonzola and Walnuts by Aggie's Kitchen
Polenta Cauliflower Torta with Roasted Asparagus by Letty's Kitchen
Maple-Glazed Sweet Potatoes with Walnut-Bacon Crumble by Simple Bites
Creamy Pasta with Salmon and Asparagus by Foodie Crush
Ultimate Veggie Sandwich with Lemon Herb Cream Cheese by Flavor the Moments
Spring Mint & Papaya Batido by Suitcase Foodist
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Instacart to deliver Aldi groceries
Shoppers will soon be allowed to order goods from Aldi stores using Instacart's website and app, and Instacart will deliver them to Aldi's customers. Fred Katayama reports.
Aldi will begin delivering groceries in three U.S. cities. The German grocery chain is teaming up with San Francisco's Instacart. Starting their pilot at the end of August, they'll allow shoppers to order goods from Aldi stores using Instacart's website and app. Instacart will pick up orders from the store and get them to a customer's doorstep in as little as one hour. Instacart charges a delivery fee. Some traditional American retailers rely on Instacart for deliveries. Clients include Target, Costco and Whole Foods, which will be acquired by e-commerce giant Amazon.com. Amazon runs Amazon Fresh, which delivers groceries. The Food Marketing Institute forecasts that online grocery spending will quintuple to as much as 20 percent of U.S. food and beverage sales by 2025. Aldi's move comes amid an intense price war. This summer, its German rival Lidl began opening the first of 100 stores in the U.S. Aldi plans to invest more than $3 billion to expand its store base in the U.S. to 2,500 in five years.


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Don't Fall Into This Trap That Could Destroy Your Blog
Last week I spent time with a young blogger who was completely stalled with her blog (for the purpose of this post I'll call her Sally). Sally's blogging had started with a bang and had put together 3 great months of content and had started to build a readership but ...moreFeatured Posts
6 Essential Twitter Tools to Find and Connect With Influencers
This is a guest contribution from Adam Connell, blogger at Bloggingwizard.com. In the following post you're going to discover a wide range of powerful and useful tools that will help you find and connect with the influencers on Twitter. There have been a lot of great posts here on ProBlogger, a few of ...moreMiscellaneous Blog Tips
Is Blogging Still Relevant in a World of Social Media? [6 Reasons Why I Think It Is]
"How relevant is blogging for today in a world of so many types of social media?" I must hear this question – or a variation of it – at least once a week. So I thought I'd open it up for some discussion to the wider ProBlogger community. What do ...moreMiscellaneous Blog Tips
10 Hurdles I've Faced as a Blogger and How I Got Over Them
Last night while speaking at a small event here in Melbourne I was asked to identify the most common hurdles that bloggers face in building profitable blogs. It was a tricky question to answer – not because there are not many hurdles… but because there are so many and each ...moreMiscellaneous Blog Tips
11 Characteristics I Look for When Hiring Writers for My Blogs
Two months ago I went through the process of hiring a small group of writers to write weekly tutorials for Digital Photography School. I've written about the process of how I hire writers previously here on Problogger but today want to share some of the qualities I look for in ...moreMiscellaneous Blog Tips
5 Intellectual Property Laws about the Internet Bloggers Need to Know
This is a guest contribution from JT Ripton, a Freelance writer from Tampa. Intellectual property law protects much of the content that you enjoy on the internet. Though you aren't always required to pay to enjoy this content, that doesn't make it free for all types of use. Since many ...moreMiscellaneous Blog Tips
How I Stopped Waiting to Become a Writer, Quit My Job & Launched My Dream
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How to Get Dreams Out of Your Head [And a Video of Me Wearing Tights]
Watch it with your Tweeple: Tweet that you're watching this video Last month I had the honour of speaking at the World Domination Summit in Portland. Conference founder, Chris Guillebeau, gave me the brief of sharing my story and to share some tips and ideas for helping people to lead ...moreMiscellaneous Blog Tips


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If I tell you right up front, right in the beginning that I lost him, it will be easier for you to bear. You will know it's coming, and it will hurt. But you'll be able to prepare.
Someone found him in a laundry basket at the Quick Wash, wrapped in a towel, a few hours old and close to death. They called him Baby Moses when they shared his story on the ten o'clock news – the little baby left in a basket at a dingy Laundromat, born to a crack addict and expected to have all sorts of problems. I imagined the crack baby, Moses, having a giant crack that ran down his body, like he'd been broken at birth. I knew that wasn't what the term meant, but the image stuck in my mind. Maybe the fact that he was broken drew me to him from the start. It all happened before I was born, and by the time I met Moses and my mom told me all about him, the story was old news and nobody wanted anything to do with him. People love babies, even sick babies. Even crack babies. But babies grow up to be kids, and kids grow up to be teenagers. Nobody wants a messed up teenager. And Moses was messed up. Moses was a law unto himself. But he was also strange and exotic and beautiful. To be with him would change my life in ways I could never have imagined. Maybe I should have stayed away. Maybe I should have listened. My mother warned me. Even Moses warned me. But I didn't stay away.
And so begins a story of pain and promise, of heartache and healing, of life and death. A story of before and after, of new beginnings and never-endings. But most of all . . . a love story.
"There are laws. There are rules. And when you break them, there are consequences. Laws of nature and laws of life. Laws of love and laws of death."
Once again I find myself in an awkward situation where all my buddies love a book and I'm that black sheep in the pack, yikes. Honestly I was really looking forward to love this book after seeing all the 5-stars reviews and even when I wasn't even planning to read it, I still caved in because I've heard about this author's writing and the emotional punch she brings to her reads. But sadly, I didn't get a lot of that from this one and this is likely to be a case of my preference, so please don't take my rating/opinion for what it is :)
Prior to picking this one up, I've only read 2 early reviews and in one of them, I was already made aware of that one element that was incorporated in the book which wasn't hinted in the blurb or overall genre itself. So to say that I went in blindly without knowing what laid ahead is not true, the only question would be HOW it was gonna be incorporated into it. And for what it's worth, I did enjoy that part of the read and made it a rather compelling story for me.
But sadly a whole lot of other elements in the book just didn't work for me. I know this puts me in an absolute minority when I say that I couldn't get into the author's writing. Being my first read from her, I really didn't have much expectations but from the first 20% itself, I struggled getting into the story. Her writing style was a little too rich for my liking and there was too much inner monologue and so little dialogue. I find myself spacing out from the story and kept wondering if the story was going to move at a pace that seems rather dragged out.
Also another thing I didn't anticipate were the heavy biblical references lying around this book. Don't get me wrong, I have nothing against them but at times, I found them to be a little off-putting when they spurted out of nowhere
I was rather taken aback when Moses' grandma came off so strongly about reminding Moses on how he was named after a prophet and in the Bible, how Moses parted waters and etc. Maybe I should have seen it coming judging by the title itself but I think it would've been more fair if readers were made aware before jumping into this one.
Character-wise, I have to admit that I couldn't connect to both MCs for the most parts.
The connection between both MCs seemed to have just transpired out of nowhere; one moment they seemed to be distant and in another, it escalated so quickly. I was hoping for more of a substantiated connection but I didn't get any of it here at all. At one point of the story, I had to ask a buddy about
why Moses keep saying he can't love anyone? Is it because of his 'cracked' brain? Is it because how he has been perceived by everyone? . It was tough cracking Moses even given with his POV & it frustrated me that there wasn't a solid reason enough for me to buy his hot and cold behaviour towards Georgia.
But I think the major plotkill for me was at the midway when the author decided to
drop the pregnancy bomb of Georgia. And that's RIGHT before the time jump of 7 years. Honestly, this trope being thrown in for the idea of a second chance romance just didn't entirely appeal to me. What I didn't enjoy more was that it would take Georgia & Moses's dead child to finally get Moses to find back Georgia. So in a way, had they not conceived a child, Moses would have never bothered to fight back for Georgia? He would have gone on with his life and never looked back?. Honestly, this made me even more hesitant to buy their love story.
Apart from the issues I had with the book, there were still redeeming qualities that still managed to grab my heartstrings. It was completely heartbreaking to read a certain scene and I'm sure which evoked a lot of emotions from the readers. My favorite parts of the book were how
Eli, their dead son kept communicating with Moses. I thought that was a nice touch to the PNR element brought into this read. Completely heartwarming yet heartbreaking. And the "5 Greats" theme was another lovely addition to this book that I believe everyone can take away from this read.
Overall I appreciated how the book conveyed a powerful underlying message of forgiveness and the varying colors of life may it be anger, sadness or happiness.
While I felt that it was a truly interesting premise that the author explored, sadly the other parts of the book just didn't work for me. However, I believe fans of this author's writings would surely enjoy this read and please don't let my review/rating deter you from picking this one up :)


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It's June again, What does that mean?
It means it's time for the great Dark Passions Rotating Blogger Team Search!
Now until June 20th Round 7 of the rotating blogger team applications is officially open!
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I like Tom and Justin's house tour, over on Apartment Therapy. The building was built in 1918, and although some of the choices aren't my own style, they've really kept the essentials and integrity of the building intact, while still managing to incorporate tons of storage and updated appliances into the 410 square foot (!) space. The whole tour is here.
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My good friend always gets us tickets
to take Andrew to a local event, Country Lights.
You can't beat it and I am so appreciative that
she orders tickets for us each year---thanks Amy!
This is a great event in our area the kids get to visit with
Santa, visit his Toy Shop and construct a toy of their choice
with the help of an elf, and finally go on
a ride around the farm parks to see all the lights!
It was a really nice but to be honest a little
bit of snow would have been nice to add
to the holiday cheer!
Heading in for all the Christmas festivities.
Our first stop was to see Santa!
My favorite two guys waiting to get into
Santa's Toy Shop!!
Santa's Toy Shop!!
Andrew choose to make a train this year.
He loves to build things so this is right
up his alley!
Checking out his work!!
He makes me nervous when he has a hammer!!
Even the Snow Monster is here looking
in at all the action!!
This year Andrew worked hard at the painting station.
In the past it was a 1-2-3 job.
This year he took his time.
Check out the flag on his train..he asked
the elf helping him if he could add a flag!
The farm park has characters scattered all around
so we thought it was a great chance for a few more
Andrew and I and the whole Rudolph bunch!!
Christmas Eve is only a week away!!!
I hope you are enjoying the holiday season
with your loved ones and making new memories too!!
Christmas Eve is only a week away!!!
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Meet Ellie Dyduch; a Polish girl who lived in London and has just recently moved to Cambridge. We went for a quick coffee in town and talked about food, traveling and photography.
Favourite place to be in Cambridge?
I enjoy sitting at the terrace of the college I stay at which has got a great view. I also love Cambridge University Botanic Garden, there are so many pretty alleys and the place looks like another world. And, of course, running away from the tourists and being inside of some colleges – feeling their energy, history and atmosphere.
What would you do on your dream day in Cambridge?
After a morning jogging near the river, I'd meet some friends for brunch and coffee at one of my favourite coffee shops; then just wander around the pretty town, taking photos, sipping a glass of wine in a punt, having a picnic at the Backs… There is always something to do.
Favourite pub?
Since I became a gluten intolerant, I've barely gone to any pub. However, I'm a wine person, so I'd probably only go to a wine bar.
Favourite season?
Definitely spring and summer! The weather affects my wellbeing quite a lot, so as long as it's not rainy or windy, I'm fine.
What not to miss in Cambridge?
Punting of course! A view from St Mary's church or from the rooftop of the Varsity Hotel, a meal at Midsummer House, and visiting colleges – my favourites are: Selwyn, Pembroke, Girton. Ah, and don't forget to take a photo with a cow at Midsummer Common.
Coffee or tea?
Coffee. I drink tea only when I'm sick.
The best coffee shop in Cambridge?
I love Hot Numbers.
How do you see yourself in 10 years?
Being a free-spirit; able to travel; take photos; meet new people from all sorts of backgrounds; try new things; and share all these things through social media.
The most stylish person you know?
Recently I'm in love with the style of Rachel from Suits. I also adore Julie from Sincerely Jules blog so much, and think that Alexa Chung is great as well.
What's your inspiration to take photos?
Everything around me. Photography inspires me to wander and wandering inspires me to take photos.
Favourite item in your closet?
Hats, sunglasses, white shirts and tees, and my golden watch.
You'd never wear
Fluorecent colours or anything that looks cheap, too big or too small. I'm also not a big fan of platforms, minis or provocative styles.
Whose style influenced yours?
There's no specific person. I like street style influenced by boho and classic style.
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Overriding a propensity for AutoCAD Electrical's cool "Scoot" command to default to "horizontal" mode
This was another "head-scratcher". The task seemed so simple. Just create a horizontal and vertical version of an electrical symbol to represent a multi-ratio current transformer. Should be easy, piece of cake…
… but, when finished and testing the results, the horizontal version worked great and SCOOTed great, but the vertical version behaved unexpectedly.
Here's are a couple instances of the new horizontal symbol inserted into a bus wire. The Scoot command works as expected.
Right click on the symbol, select SCOOT command, and slide it over to the right…
… and click. Everything stretches/trims/reconnects nicely.
But not the Vertical version ( ! )
The vertical version wants to scoot horizontally on the horizontal connected wire. What's going on??
The problem: the SCOOT command appears to have a built-in bias to default to horizontal scooting. If there are the same number of horizontal wire connection points as there are vertical wire connection points on a symbol, and at least one wire connects to each type, the SCOOT command defaults to horizontal scoot mode.
Here's the exploded vertical version of the custom CT symbol:
There are two vertical wire connection attributes, X2TERM04 and X8TERM03 (where the 2nd character of 2 or 8 flags vertical). There are two horizontal wire connection attributes, X4TERM02 and X4TERM01 (where the 2nd character of 1 or 4 flags horizontal connection). So, equal number of horizontal and vertical… and the SCOOT command defaults to horizontal scooting.
The Work-around
On a tie vote, horizontal wins. So we need to stuff the ballot box with an extra "vote" for vertical. Here's the work-around. Add a dummy vertical wire connection attribute to the symbol so that the vote will end up being 3 vertical versus 2 horizontal… and scoot will go with the vertical majority.
Add the unused dummy vertical wire connection attribute at a point on the symbol where it will likely not be accidentally used. Here's the example for the above symbol:
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OK, I say give Cocoa Cola a pass, and turn our wrath on BP. News manipulation, keeping reporters and the public away from the Gulf oil spill, etc.
Question is: will my little tech blog attract a paid for BP shill defending BP? :-)
I am a consultant and the author of 24 books on artificial intelligence, machine learning, and the semantic web. I use this blog to share ideas and code snippets using my favorite languages: Java, Haskell, Python, Common Lisp, and Ruby.
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Tuesday, June 22, 2010
Interview with Dan Ingalls
I really enjoyed this interview mostly for the part about early Smalltalk work at Xerox, especially how the InterLisp-D and Smalltalk teams shared ideas. I got a Xerox 1108 Lisp Machine in 1982 and the Xerox sales rep also let me use their Smalltalk environment for a month (had to install over Lisp, try it out for a month, then reinstall Lisp - a small hassle but well worth it). The discusion of starting the Squeak project and his recent work on Lively Kernel is very interesting! I haven't played with Lively Kernel in a while but if you haven't experimented with Lively Kernel I recommend that you try it.
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Sunday, June 20, 2010
Nice: New Cog VM just-in-time compiler for Squeak and Pharo
I saw an announcement on Nabble, grabbed a source tar file and built a new VM in a few minutes on my MacBook (VM was built as Croquet.app). I ran no benchmarks, but I have no problems believing the reported 2x to 3x speed improvements, just from the responsiveness of the UI. I look forward to sometime in the future when standard Pharo is released with Cog.
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Bolton boss Dougie Freedman has praised the progress of loanee Craig Dawson - but admits he has no chance of signing the Albion defender.
The 22-year-old scored his fourth goal in three games in their 3-2 win against Barnsley.
Bolton fans sang 'sign him up', but the Wanderers boss concedes that will not be happening.
The young centre-half is very much deemed as an Albion project, with Steve Clarke recently praising the player's progress.
Clarke hinted recently that Dawson might have a bigger part to play next season.
Freedman said: "He's a good lad and he's still got a lot to learn. But let's not get excited. West Brom let him come out to us because he's not going to get in their side right now. He needed to get some experience.
"I told Craig the deal – I would bring him here, develop him as a player and send him back to West Brom better. That's still the deal.
"It's fantastic that the fans are saying that but being realistic, that wasn't the deal. The deal was to bring Craig here, he works hard in training and we develop him. We then send him back to West Brom and he'll remember us for what we have done for him."