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Sunday, November 05, 2006
Here is my cover painting!
This is a reposting of most of the content that I added to Jeff VanderMeer's blog this week:
I'm a first time novelist as well as the cover artist and illustrator for my novel, "The Steam Magnate". Aio Publishing took the very innovative step of contracting me as author to supply artwork for my own book! We've had really positive feedback on the unity between the writing and the visual mood of the book, which is elegant, toned-down and literary in feel.
Check out the Aio site and follow the links for a sample of the cover painting, as well as an excerpt from the book and ordering information.
I'll be posting some short excerpts from the book this week, to give everyone a sense of my work and of what readers can expect in books to come. (I'm at work on a second one right now!). To see some of my other artwork, please visit my art portfolio site .
So, what can you expect when you pick up "The Steam Magnate"?
The characters:
Eson- Eson is "The Steam Magnate". He inherited a steam power legacy, and has amazing powers of influence over others. Is he a supernatural being, or merely a person of unusual talents? He is a sort of 'demon lover' character, romancing others toward his own ends, yet is vulnerable to both his own weaknesses and to the ill intents of others.
Kyra- Kyra is mysterious, young and enigmatic. We know little of her past, only that she has been sent on a mission by a powerful woman who wishes vengeance against Eson. Kyra walks the dangerous ground between Eson, the people he holds power over, and the people he fears. She is called upon to make ingenious use of her growing strength of character.
Jado- Jado is also young, and comes from a culture with strong ties to family and place. He takes a chance in working with Eson on a clandestine tidal power deal, compromising his values and facing dangers to his life as he ventures beyond the sheltering world of his community. Jado dreams of crossing the ocean in a solar powered boat, to the land of his ancestors.
The Story:
Reviewers have described the book as a story of power and personal transformation:
Heartland Reviews: "A literary fantasy, this story is about power, both environmental, magical, and interpersonal. The author has created an unusual world of forces both elemental and societal. The story is subtle and well-crafted—a truly literary work. Its complexities of relationships and politics make for an interesting read. We applaud the publisher for taking on a delicate work of this nature, providing a platform for a new and deserving talent."
Reader Views: "The author does an extraordinary job of illustrating the world of Eson and Kyra in both language and simple line drawings throughout the book. I would highly recommend this book for readers of all ages, from teens through adult. While The Steam Magnate has an engaging, somewhat wistful storyline that many would appreciate, it also gives pause for other readers who find within the story many aspects of their own lives as well... and it is such books that can draw the reader from their world into that of the characters; books that are to be both read and treasured."
Visit Aio's site for a full set of reviews.
Here is the first passage from "The Steam Magnate", which begins as a kind of travelogue. Kyra is new to the Broken Glass City, and the reader is carried with her, learning something of the odd mission she's been sent on, and of the cityscape that will change her life:
"Kyra arrived late at night, on a crowded, rattling steam engine, at an ancient place they called the 'City of Mirrors' or the 'Broken Glass City', depending on the language used. The city earns these names from stained glass that has been superimposed onto the exteriors of the walls and walkways, as though glass were shattered and thrown about into patterns, some random, others deliberate. The murky stone beneath dilutes the clarity of the glass and creates the illusion of hidden texture inside the walls, as when the stones beneath a river are visible under shallow water.
Despite the awesomeness of the place, apparent even under the dimness of night, Kyra felt gripped by a cold and powerful fear, as she had been sent here as a vassal to one whose mind was contorted toward revenge. The one who had sent her cared little if Kyra returned. She was to find a certain person in this city, to stay out of the sight of anyone of importance, and to rest assured that those who were making her a part of their scheme considered her quite worthless. The man she was seeking, whom she knew by the name of Eson, had likely arrived some days earlier and with a great deal more opulence than her own arrival had occasioned. There was mention of a contract or deed of some kind that she was to try to obtain from him through her innocuous and seemingly guileless manner, and through deception and over an extended period if need be. It would not be an instantaneous thievery, and perhaps not thievery at all, as the contract was said to be at least half the property of her employer. So was her task set before her, a vast pool of darkness into which she must step."
Kyra is caught between forces beyond her control. Will she accomplish her strange duty, and how will she be transformed in the process? Is she really as innocent as she seems, or are there more layers to her identity? What is in store for her in this illusory city?
A large excerpt from the story is also available on Aio's site. This excerpt introduces Eson's character and gives you a sense of his conflicted and ever-searching nature. I always write Eson in first person perspective (so far!) and always write Kyra and Jado in third person. So, you are hearing Eson's account of the story directly from his mouth, as he wants you to hear it….
Here is another excerpt to let you in on Eson's perspective. He is describing his home country, The Steam Territories, which is a cold nation to the north of the mild Broken Glass City, and a nation under tight political control:
"Everything here is run by steam. Steam billows out from the roofs of buildings, and steel pipes run along the lines of the buildings which are high, like those in the glass city, but made of a darker kind of stone. We are the lucky that can live high up, near the water's sources, before it is piped downhill to the power stations. We're all wealthy because of the steam sources, and so we are largely immune to outside forces. We are few in number, and all have inherited at least some wealth from our ancestors' positions as guardians of the original springs. Many, I among them, have been able to increase our wealth greatly through private dealings with myriad and secret persons. I have my own spring that flows next to my home into a pool surrounded by rocks, mine and now Sarah's to enjoy. Steam heats our narrow houses and the enclosed walkways running between them. The entire town is built into the hillside, and from a distance it looks only like a wall of windows and dark beams set into the slope. The twisted evergreens insinuate themselves anywhere there is a slight chance for survival, their branches pressed against our windows like spiky green hands. Rivers of evergreens run along the valley below, and the train tracks continue toward the lights of our vast and hideous capital."
Eson lives in reverence of the mountain springs that his family lineage has long protected. The springs are the source of his power, wealth and influence, as well as supporting his inner strength and spirit. Power of all kinds, from steam and tidal power to personal and social power are key elements in the story of Eson and his world. The reader may trust him and his smooth words, or you may wonder, "What isn't he telling me, behind all his talk of power and inheritance?" The layers of Eson's story unfold toward surprising revelations…
Another excerpt from my book...
This one brings you into the nightclub that is the focus of much action in the book. Editor Tiffany Jonas and I are having a contest for readers to think of a name for the nightclub, which will appear in later books. The contest runs until Nov. 22 and there is a cool prize for the one who thinks of the best name. Details are at Aio's site. Like the City of Broken Glass, the nightclub is almost a character in its own right and a great place to find a party:
"Pretending to head back to the tram station, she circled around the block and turned in to the café's door. It was an immense place inside but warmly lit, like a cave taken over by fireflies. Though its exterior had consisted only of a shabby, decaying wall and a sign with a chip missing, the interior was nearly extravagant, set on three tiers with a stage at one end on the main level and flimsy staircases leading to upper terraces on all sides. The paper lanterns were in profusion, and a jazz band was warming up to play to a crowded room. People jostled everywhere and bar maids and waiters swam about the crowds, surfacing and ducking though the guests as efficiently as dolphins navigating a choppy ocean. She swam through as well, circling the perimeter of the main floor, surveying the terraces. And there on the third floor, in a distant corner, was the man she had been told was her mark, though a quarry dangerous and unpredictable. The silken coat that had made its sly way into her subconscious was slung over his chair. He wore a styled suit and sported an ostentatious hairstyle of the kind much admired in places of consequence the world over. He sipped a martini pensively, and seemed, even in stillness, to calculate and weigh options with eyes darkened in the dim light of the terrace."
The nightclub is a place for characters of all kinds to cross paths...
By the way, for those of you who have never tried stuffed monkey, I would highly recommend reading "Twelve Collections and The Teashop" by Zoran Zivkovic. It may be the best dessert you've ever had... ;) I'd also recommend his other books: Seven Touches of Music, The Brige, Miss Tamara, The Reader, and several others.
Here is a final excerpt from "The Steam Magnate", and one of political intrigue. Eson is in his element, setting up an electrical power deal with a sea trader in a coastal city, far away from his mountain springs. While the other excerpts were from early on in the book, this one will be from the rich, delectable middle, where the thick has plottened considerably!
This is the introduction to their encounter:
"There's a waterfall running over the side of a particular building in Waters Rising, streaming down an indigo wall nearly like water itself. I've come here to convince someone of their need for me, and my energies rush out temporarily as do tidal waters before a great wave hits. I feel light and quick as I pass through the building's high door into the dark, translucent interior. There is nothing I enjoy more than this, really. I've brought my contracts and ink, stowed in an immaculate and finely made case that has been my accomplice in many such ventures. There is often a thread of guilt in the moment of the inevitable agreement, but now, before the real negotiation begins, there is only the elated vault of possibility in my mind. The sea is very close at hand, and whether that will work to my advantage or to the other player's is still unknown.
The cool woman I'd met on the lower slope of the Glass City, my ally, appears in an upper doorway of the translucent room and waits for me to ascend the shallow stairs to the upper floor.
With a sidelong glance, she assesses me before offering her invitation. "The other negotiator is already waiting. He will see you for only a short time, as it seems the venue does not suit his comfort for a long meeting—yet I wouldn't rate him an easy mark for your purposes."
Even though she has signed my contract, she will convince herself she is an impartial mediator for our consultation, will not admit to herself that she is on my side. I respect this in the utmost, though it matters little to the outcome of our gathering. I grant her the sense of honor, and respond to her as though she is indeed an impartial mediator.
"Please assure him I will waste little of his time." I say it with care, not wanting to sound dismissive or overconfident.
"You may assure him yourself." We approach a light door that swings outward at her touch. She gestures for me to precede her into the room, where there is a comfortable sitting area. A solitary occupant sits there, his back to the high wall opposite the door. The sea, visible beyond a great pane of glass, seems somehow to radiate expansively from him. He has the composure of one who knows the sea, who is a visiting dignitary when walking upon land. His face is broad and strong, polished by the ocean wind, a face from beyond the western sea. His age would be greater than mine, but not by much, I'm sure.
"You're the tidal magnate, then." His voice is solid and unquestioning, with no room accorded to doubts."
What do you think will be the outcome of Eson's meeting with this Sea Trader?
Review News:
There is another review of my book available as of today. Horrorscope, an Australian site, has reviewed "The Steam Magnate". Some highlights from this review: "Copithorne's world is one of the most striking features of this novel. Broken Glass City is a crisp, intricate place of stone and glass, made real by a meaningful and historically rounded culture. The plot returns often to the city's architecture, a unique approach that enchants the reader with buildings and monuments and constructs a rich portrait of translucent pastels and angular modernity" ... "Another element that sets Copithorne's writing apart is her characterisation" ... "Coupled with the oppressive, clean beauty of the city and the author's explanatory, precise voice, this intriguing style engenders the book with an idiosyncratic atmosphere that is at its best in the richly visual scenes on which the story hangs." (Reviewer Miranda Siemienowicz)
I've been amazed and gratified at how each reviewer has brought their own perspective to their thoughtful and insightful reviews of my work. The reviews are starting to pile up with the list that are on Aio's site, another due soon on SF site, and a rumor that some sites in Germany will also be posting reviews. As well, Juanita Watson of Reader Views will soon be posting an interview with me on their site.
A few weeks ago I went to VCON, my first Science Fiction convention. Among the interesting things there was a panel discussion on cover art, which I took part in. Both the writers and artists had horror stories about how little control they had over the integration between the cover art and the book (and the authors were both well established, and highly regarded, as were the artists!)
I felt very lucky to present my story of how it has been publishing with Aio. After siging my novel contract, I mentioned to my editor, Tiffany Jonas, that I was also an artist, and she asked e to send some samples of my work. When Aio agreed to contract me for a cover painting as well as inside illustrations, I couldn't believe my luck! I did the art for this book after I'd finished writing the draft. The images from the story were still setling in my mind, and in illustrating the places and scenes from the novel, I came to know my own work on a very different level. The cover painting ended up being like a small window into the world of the Broken Glass City. Eson looks out over glass and stone buildings, and the sky is chaotic with clouds. We added a maple leaf into the design, which points out he fact that I'm a Canadian writer. An image of the cover is available on the amazon listing for the book, and on alot of other sites.
Thursday, September 08, 2005
Hello all you people who are going to be reading this with admiration and fascination someday! ;) (even if that 's only three people in the world, I'll consider it a success!)
I'm right now most of the way through the manuscript for my first novel, which is exciting, to say the least.
Some of my influences have been Iris Murdoch (The Green Knight, plus countless other novels), Angela Carter (Nights at the Circus, Artificial Fire, The Bloody Chamber), Francesca Lia Block (Weetzie Bat, Dangerous Angels), David Mitchell (Cloud Atlas, Number9Dream) and Michael Swanwick (Stations of the Tide, The Iron Dragon's Daughter).
This is just to name a few of the authors I really like. I also like Doris Lessing, Ursula LeGuin, and a number of Japanese and Czech writers. (I don't speak either language, however)
My own novel, a work of speculative literary fiction, will tie together ideas about science, art, nature, architecture and urban theory, psychology, sociology, love, and philosophy. There will be tide and solar generators for the ecologically minded, plus no cars, and cities designed for walking and living, not driving. :) Aside from the occasional dust storm or tidal influx, the weather will be mild and the scenary enrapturing. While it is not utopia, the world I'm creating will be a mysterious and exciting place for the reader to immerse within. And there will be some illustrations to look at, to help in picturing the places you will be transported to. Watch from the comfort of your favorite chair, while I, the capricious god, dole out tribulation and mercy upon my characters as I see fit! Nobody gets hurt, but there is a lot of change and personal realization as the characters transform through their predestined fates. I've tried to avoid formulaic plot constructions, in favor of more innovative and subtle dynamics.
Stay tuned for more about the writing, plus the odd piece about why Kundalini yoga is the best form of exercise in the universe, and possibly other topics when I eventually emerge from my cave and do something other than writing or yoga. Cheers!


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A fast and furious thriller featuring the coolest, toughest bad girl since Lisbeth Salander. Meet Jenna Strong.In Jenna's world, ACID – the most brutal, controlling police force in history – rule with an iron fist. And it was ACID agents who locked Jenna away for life, for a bloody crime she struggles to remember.But Jenna's violent prison has taught her a thing or two about survival. And when a mysterious rebel group breaks her out, she must use her strength, speed and skill to stay one step ahead.A gripping futuristic debut that will hook you from the very first page.
Tuesday, December 18, 2012
Waiting On Wednesday: ACID by Emma Pass
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A.J. Trucco, a premier produce distributor, has announced that its growing blueberry program has now evolved into a year-round supply lineup. Director of Business Development Sasha LoPresti said the company will continue to offer the finest blueberry supplies — now on a year-round basis.
"A.J. Trucco's blueberry program has seen a 142 percent growth over the last two years," said LoPresti. "It is now our second-largest commodity."
Contributing to the strong growth of its blueberry program is A.J. Trucco's longstanding strategy of carefully selecting the best growers with which to partner. Its domestic blueberries are sourced from Georgia, North Carolina, New Jersey and Michigan. It also sources from British Columbia.
"From offshore, we source from Argentina, Peru and Chile," added LoPresti. "Working with esteemed growers enables A.J. Trucco to offer the freshest, most well-priced blueberries on the market. The blueberries are available for distribution throughout the East Coast."
Founded in New York City in 1937, A.J. Trucco is one of the largest importers of a variety of branded and unbranded produce items from around the world.
While Italian chestnuts were the staple of the company for decades, it has expanded over the years to include an assortment of products. Today its line comprises kiwifruit, garlic, fresh figs and citrus, in addition to dried fruits and nuts. Its popular brand names include KiwiStar, TruStar and Fresco.
"With distribution centers in New York, California and New Jersey, we are committed to providing logistical support to customers while we uphold our infrastructure to import and distribute the very best products from coast to coast," explained LoPresti. "We search the globe to create strategic alliances directly with growers who meet our extremely high standards."
A.J. Trucco's strong partnerships allow it to be involved in the growing process, which guarantees the high quality of its products.
The company is food-safety compliant, and it works to meet the demands of the ever-changing marketplace.
"Many of our programs are provided on a year-round basis," said LoPresti. "And now that includes blueberries."
While the majority of the blueberries offered by A.J. Trucco are not currently packed under the TruStar label, the company expects this branded business to grow over the next few years.
"TruStar blueberries grown in New Jersey will be available beginning in late June," added LoPresti. "As our slogan states, just Pick. Pop. Enjoy."
LoPresti invites inquiries about the company's blueberry and other programs to contact her at email@example.com.


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Sciatica Pain Holding You Back? Take Steps to Relieve It and Prevent Future Injury
People tend to think of the heart as the center of feeling, but, of course, we all know that the heart isn't actually responsible for conveying emotion, or physical feeling. That job belongs to the spinal column, as unromantic as it may be. Messages to and from the brain are sent via the spinal column, and so, naturally, trouble at the spinal column can create havoc for the rest of the body. Did you know that long term back pain has been associated with depression?
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Malifaux's river isn't as safe as it used to be, not that it was ever all that safe to begin with. Something is hunting on those dark waters, claiming the lives of sailors and stealing their bodies.
When a grieving father places a sizable bounty on the creature's head, a wave of new boats strikes out to kill the monster... but are they the hunters or the hunted?


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Hello All!
Around one year ago I had the bright idea to start a blog. There were many things that I was passionate about, one being literature, and I wanted to share my love for them with others. My parents encouraged me in this idea, and a year ago today, I put it in to action. I was throwing around name ideas when my sister suggested I use the name I had come up with for my collection of writing. And so it began… I started Pen to Paper Collections. Happy Anniversary to us!
A lot has happened in the past year, from beginning this blog to starting college and so much more. On this day, however, I am particularly enthusiastic about what the future will bring. "Why?" you may ask. I think I can safely attribute most of it to the glorious weather. 🙂 March 1st in NC has been a marvelous 68 degrees with carolina blue skies. It is on days like these, when the sun is smiling down on me, that I feel like anything is possible!
Also, life has gotten rather exciting as of late. I started a new job bright and early yesterday morning! I am now a tutor/assistant at Jones Intermediate School, which is an incredible opportunity and was a pleasant surprise for me. What better way to gain teaching experience? It is a slightly younger age group than I hope to work with in the future, but I still have high expectations and love working with kids.
I am currently enrolled at a local community college and working on my Associate in Arts degree there. Lately, however, I have had to consider a future major and 4 year college to strive for. Decisions are in the making! It is as strange as it is interesting. It wasn't too long ago that I was in elementary school. How did I get here so fast? I don't know, but I'm taking life as it comes and trying to enjoy every moment!
One year has brought a great many changes-mostly good, fortunately. What I am most intrigued with are the great many changes that the years ahead will bring. Hopefully, you all will stick around for the years to come. 🙂


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December 23, 1997
KAREN E. HORNER, NOW KAREN E. SNYDER, APPELLANTv.DANIEL E. HORNER, APPELLEE
Appeal from the order of the Superior Court dated July 1, 1996, at No. 1530 Pittsburgh, 1995, affirming the order of the Court of Common Pleas of Bedford County, Civil Division, dated July 24, 1995, at No. 697 for 1987.
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This is an appeal from the judgment of the Superior Court affirming the trial court's classification of a military separation payment as non-marital property. We granted this appeal to address an issue of first impression. Appellant challenges the trial court's determination that payment of a lump-sum military separation incentive to her former spouse is not retirement pay, a share of which she would be entitled to receive pursuant to a divorce decree agreed upon by both parties.
In 1988, after approximately twelve years of marriage and the birth of two children, Daniel and Karen Horner were divorced. At that time, Mr. Horner was an officer on active duty in the United States Army. In anticipation of the divorce, the parties entered into a separation agreement which was subsequently incorporated into the divorce decree. The agreement provided, in pertinent part, as follows: "Upon his retirement, the Husband agrees to pay the Wife a percentage of the Husband's net retirement pay based on the formula (1/2) x (11/X), where X equals the number of years of the Husband's military service." *fn1 Separation agreement at 2 (emphasis added). Both parties have since remarried.
Mr. Horner, having attained the rank of major, was passed over for promotion to the rank of lieutenant colonel. Additionally, as the sole caretaker of a severely handicapped child, Mr. Horner was reluctant to accept new orders which would entail his transfer from an area where he had spent several years building a network of medical care and special education providers. In light of his failure to be selected for promotion and his non-deployable status, Mr. Horner consulted with his superiors in his chain of command and was advised that even though he was "retention eligible," his subsequent chances for promotion were negligible and he would most likely be passed over a second time and consequently separated involuntarily from the army. If he were to be involuntarily separated, Mr. Horner would not be eligible for retirement benefits, although he would receive a one-time severance payment. However, his superiors advised him that if he voluntarily separated from active duty and entered the ready reserve, there was a good chance that he would be promoted to lieutenant colonel, thereby earning extra time in which to qualify for full retirement benefits.
During this period, in order to reduce the size of U.S. military forces, Congress enacted legislation providing for either a one time lump-sum payment (Special Separation Benefit, or SSB) or multiple annual payments (Voluntary Separation Incentive, or VSI) of separation incentives based upon years of active service. 10 U.S.C. §§ 1174-75 (1991). Officers eligible for retirement benefits (including, inter alia, retirement pay) are not eligible for these separation programs. Id. Additionally, members who receive separation pay pursuant to these programs and subsequently qualify for retirement will have a percentage of their pay deducted from their retirement check until the amount received as a separation incentive is repaid. Id.
As a condition of receiving separation pay under these programs, members must agree to serve a minimum of three years in the ready reserve. Id. In April, 1992, Mr. Horner took advantage of the SSB *fn2 program, was voluntarily discharged from active duty, and joined the ready reserve. In October, 1993, Mr. Horner was promoted to lieutenant colonel. This promotion allows Mr. Horner an additional seven years in which to qualify for retirement.
After learning of Mr. Horner's receipt of separation pay, appellant petitioned the common pleas court in Bedford County to enforce the separation agreement, claiming that the separation pay was in fact retirement pay, a proportional share of which she was entitled to receive pursuant to the divorce agreement. The trial court disagreed with her characterization of the separation benefit as retirement pay and held that she was not entitled to receive a share of the pay. The Superior Court affirmed in a memorandum opinion with Judge Saylor Dissenting. We are now asked to determine whether this type of military separation benefit is to be classified as retirement pay includable in the marital estate for the purposes of the separation agreement incorporated in the divorce decree.
The Pennsylvania divorce code provides, in pertinent part, as follows: marital property means "all property acquired by either party during the marriage. . . except: . . . veterans' benefits exempt from attachment . . . except for those benefits received by a veteran where the veteran has waived a portion of his military retirement pay in order to receive veterans' compensation." 23 Pa.C.S. § 3501(a)(6)(emphasis added). Appellant first argues that the separation pay Mr. Horner received was compensation obtained at the cost of surrendering his retirement benefits, in which both parties have an interest, and is therefore, marital property under the code. This argument is based upon the following exchange which occurred during Mr. Horner's deposition:
Plaintiff's counsel : To be clear on the matter of giving up retirement pay benefits, the acceptance of the separation bonus that you received, Mr. Horner, that bonus would make you ineligible to receive any retirement for the 16 years and seven months and 29 days that you had; is that correct?
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it started with beth moore with my mother-in-love, mary & momma steph. the perfect way to kick off the weekend if you ask me. i adored getting to spend time with these two wonderful women! i am continually amazed at how blessed ben & i are to have such caring, encouraging & fun family surrounding us. it is so awesome to see the Lord moving in the lives of people we love. we don't deserve such a gift!
beth taught from jeremiah. {yes, her hair was big & she was very enthusiastic...i knew you were wondering} some of the key points that i was challenged by, convicted of, reminded about, encouraged to... were:
that jeremiah {the man} and his mission {prophesying to judah & jerusalem & lead them to God} were one. the man & his mission were one. his heart was never detached from His work in the Lord. i loved that reality. i loved knowing that my heart should be tied up so closely to my mission. that like jeremiah, or paul or JESUS that my heart would be burdened & ache for the people i love who are living apart from Christ. it was an encouragement to me. Lord, let me be burdened & feel urgency to point people to you. let my heart & my mission be one.
jeremiah 2:5b: "They followed worthless idols and became worthless themselves." you become what you follow. yikes.
much of jeremiah tells of the story of Israel who were God's chosen people, His bride. Israel was turning to every other lover to be filled & continued to forsake the Lord. Israel's story just rang so true of OUR story. of our Sin. it stung & it hurt but it was true. and the Lord was / IS faithful. even though Israel rejected God, the Lord had a purpose for them. it is a beautiful love story.
beth said {in other words} that Israel {and we} are searching everywhere for Life. giving ourself to anything that MIGHT bring you purpose or joy. deep down, you want purpose more than painlessness. a cushy life, if it does not lead you to the foot of the Cross, will not be a meaningful life. i'd take hardship & Christ over comfort any day. two women who are living that our daily to me are two of my dearest friends, {rachel} & {libby}. you should read their stories.
she gave us 6 key verses to memorize that went with our time:
eat 1: Jeremiah 2:7 a
"I brought you into a fertile land to eat its fruit."
eat 2: Jeremiah 15:16
"When your words came, I ate them; they were my joy and my heart's delight, for I bear your name, O LORD God Almighty."
pray 1: Jeremiah 29:12
"Then you will call upon me and come and pray to me, and I will listen to you."
pray 2: Jeremiah 33:3
"call to me and I will answer you and tell you great and unsearchable things you do not know."
love 1: Jeremiah 31:3
"i have loved you with an everlasting love; i have drawn you with loving-kindness."
love 2: Jeremiah 33:11
"give thanks to the Lord Almighty, for the Lord is good; His love endures forever."
"Then you will call upon me and come and pray to me, and I will listen to you. You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart. I will be found by you," declares the LORD, "and will bring you back from captivity."
jer. 29:12-14a
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Saturday, February 14, 2009
Designs In Nature Is Now on It's Formal Journey
My section of Designs in Nature , my Altered Art Book Collaboration with Inner Works , is now in the gifted hands of Seth Apter from The Altered Page . Rather than write about my expressions of nature in this post, I think the best words for today are from nature itself, said silently, in its own voice, in its own time, in it's own magestic language. Happy Valentine's Day.
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2008-04-16 / Schools/Sports
100 books were read before December at St. Martin of Tours school, Amityville
Every year Miss Savish's third grade class at St. Martin of Tours School in Amityville tries to meet the "Classrooms Care" challenge offered by Scholastic Books and read 100 books before the end of December. Again this year, the class did not disappoint; more than 100 books were read.
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The past month has been one of the most wonderful times of the year – Mardi Gras! I've been easing you in to our Mardi Gras celebrations the last few weeks, and this week's Photo Friday takes you to New Orleans. However, we're still going to be easing into the good times because for two parades, I somehow managed to take almost 700 photos…that because we have been Mardi Gras-ing it up and then had to head back to work, I haven't had time to properly sort and edit them. So this week's post takes you through the streets of New Orleans before the fun begins!
Just about every where in New Orleans decorates for Mardi Gras. Come to think of it, so do most places here on the Gulf Coast. We didn't because I have an adorable Valentine's wreath that has to go on the door. I loved these shrubs outside of the Hotel Monteleone (side note – the have a bar that is an actual carousel. I need to get there at a time when I can have a seat and drink a Sazerac as it goes around).
When I say everyone in New Orleans decorates, EVERYONE decorates, including the police department.
No, those aren't just left-over Christmas decorations, a tree that somehow missed being removed after the holiday purge. It's a beautifully perfect Mardi Gras tree. You can tell the difference because this tree only has green, gold, and purple ornaments!
There's not much that is more lovely than a New Orleans decorated balcony. I've said many times that one of my huge life dreams is to live and write and photograph in New Orleans,, to have a gorgeous balcony to live and love on. How can you not be happy standing on one of those balconies? And to watch a parade roll by? Even better!
The above photo was shot through a barred window. Because Mardi Gras isn't just a big deal in New Orleans – it's THE deal in New Orleans – many places aren't actually open.
One of the things that many people don't realize about Mardi Gras in New Orleans is that it is really a family affair. I had to explain to my students – who live an hour from New Orleans but many of whom have never been there – that that wild, crazy stuff you see on the television only happens in the French Quarter. What happens out on the parade routes is generations of friends and family coming together for a really good time.
I've loved the Mardi Gras ladders since the first time I saw them, so when I saw them on my walk, all beautifully lined up, I had to capture them.
Those are actually the backs of the ladders, The children sit in the seats with a bar across their laps. It gives them added height and security, which allows the littles to more easily catch he beads, toys, and dubloons that get thrown their way. Plus you, with your little secure in the ladder, you don't have to worry about them being stomped on by the folks who will be pushing forward to get into your spot.
And of course, I was in New Orleans with my own family. Next year we will be adding a tiny person to the crew because our friend Shelby, who's family has been on the corner of St. Charles and Common for more than 20 years, is due any day now.
Stay tuned for photos from the Krewes of Iris and Tucks!
I hope you've enjoyed this New Orleans Mardi Gras preview on Photo Friday. As I said – it's one of my most favorite times of the year!
Photo Friday Link-Up
Welcome back to the Photo Friday link-up! I'm so excited to see what all you have for us this week! Last week was our one year anniversary and on our anniversary, we had the most ever participants! I haven't had an opportunity to get to all of last week's folks, but I know that y'all are awesome.
To celebrate our first anniversary, there was a give-away for a custom camera strap and a memory card. We had over 100 entries in the give-away! Can y'all believe that our little community has grown that much? It's hard for me to believe. The winner of the give-away is Aditi's Pen who took us to the Cotswolds for her Photo Friday entry last week. Look for an email from me so I can get an address to ship your gift to!
Our most viewed link came from Stephanie at Behind the Camera and Dreaming, featuring her 52 Weeks Project and her sweet puppy Ari.
The last entered link came from Sarah at 2 Paws Design, featuring her 52 Weeks Project and her baby at the park. If you missed any of the later links (like I did!) you'll want to make sure you check them out now!
Without further ado, it's time for this week's link-up! As always, I can't wait to see what you have for us!


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Albert G. Smith
Age 76 | 1942 - 2019
Runnemede, NJ, US
Albert G. Smith, "Al" of Audubon Park, NJ, 76, passed away Wednesday, January 16, 2019. Al was born on December 31, 1942 in Camden, NJ. Beloved son of the late Elsie and William Kane. Devoted husband of Betty Jean (nee Keyek). Loving father...
Courier Post, Batesville
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Alan Robert Smith
Age 79 | 1939 - 2019
American Fork, UT, US
Alan was born on November 1, 1939 and passed away on Friday, January 18, 2019. Alan was a resident of Utah at the time of passing. He graduated from American Fork High School in 1958, and also earned his master's degree from BYU in 1968.
Services provided by Anderson and Sons Mortuary
Aaron Olespy Smith
Age 90 | 1928 - 2019
Jacksonville, AR, US
Aaron was born on May 26, 1928 and passed away on Monday, January 14, 2019. Aaron was a resident of Jacksonville, Arkansas at the time of passing. Mr. Smith proudly served his country in the United States Navy and was a member of Panola...
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Adrena Alexander Smith
Pembroke Pines, FL, US
Adrena Alexander Smith Our beloved mother passed on January 7, 2019 at Ochsner Hospital. She was born in Gibson, LA to the late Gladys Bogen Alexander and John Alexander. She moved to New Orleans and worked at Charity Hospital until she retired....
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Albert T. Smith
Age 65 | 1953 - 2019
Columbia, SC, US
Albert was born on March 21, 1953 and passed away on Monday, January 14, 2019. Albert was a resident of South Carolina at the time of passing.
Services provided by Bostick-Tompkins Funeral Home
Alan Smith
Market Rasen, Lincolnshire, E
SMITH Alan Joseph Aged 77 years of Claxby Moor, peacefully passed away on5th January, 2019. Much loved husband of Joy. Dearly loved dad of Tracy, Ant, James and Ann, cherished grandad of Rebecca, Cam and Tia. A service Celebration for his life...
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Albert F. Smith
Age 58 | 1960 - 2019
Lewisburg, PA, US
Albert was born on July 9, 1960 and passed away on Saturday, January 12, 2019. Albert was a resident of Lewisburg, Pennsylvania at the time of passing. Burial will be in Forest Hill Cemetery. Donations may be made to: Roupp Funeral Home,...
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Agnes Louise Smith
Age 62 | 1956 - 2019
Kansas City, MO, US
Agnes Louise Frances Smith, affectionately known as "Aggie" was born October 30, 1956 to the union of James A. Ward and Barbara Ward, at the Queen of the World Hospital in Kansas City, MO. She was the fourth of eight children born to...
Kansas City Star, Dignity Memorial
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Adrian Smith
Lexington, KY, US
SMITH Adrian R., 34, departed from this life Jan. 5, 2019. Visitation Sat. Jan. 12th from 10 am-12 pm, services to follow at Pilgrim Baptist Church 133 E. Stephens St., Midway, KY by Smith & Smith Funeral Home.
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Adam James SMITH
January 14, 1933 - November 11, 2018
Victoria, British Columbia, C
Jim (LCDR retired) was a sailor at heart. He is survived by his wife Maureen, four sons from his first marriage to Janina Crawford, six grandchildren and one great grandchild.A Celebration of Life will be held on January 12 in Ladner. In lieu of...
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Albert Stanley Smith
1924 - 2019
Jacksonville, FL, US
Albert Smith passed away on January 7, 2019. Funeral Home Services for Albert are being provided by Hardage-Giddens Oaklawn Chapel of Jacksonville, FL.
Services provided by Pendry's Lenoir Funeral Home
Ace Pinkney Smith
Age 78 | 1940 - 2019
Connelly Springs, NC, US
Mr. Ace Pinkney Smith, 78, of Connelly Springs, passed away Friday, January 4, 2019 at his residence following a period of declining health. Ace was born July 29, 1940 in Burke County to the late John Pinkney Smith and Ella Buff Smith. He was a...
Shelby Star
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Adam Smith
Midway, GA, US
Adam passed away in December 2018. Adam was a resident of Georgia at the time of passing.
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Alan Smith
1962 - 2018
Kentwood, MI, US
Smith, Alan 4/15/1962 - 12/29/2018 Alan Jay Smith, sunrise April 15, 1962, sunset December 29th, 2018. He was preceded in death by his father, Frank Jr, and mother, Rosalee Smith; special aunt, Sharon Chapman. Alan will be lovingly remembered by...
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ALBERT SMITH Jr.
Washington, DC, US
Rev. Albert J. Smith, Jr., OSFS Professed member of the Wilmington-Philadelphia Province of the Oblates of St. Francis de Sales for 63 years, died on Thursday, December 27, 2018.Father entered the Oblates of St. Francis de Sales in June...
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Behnaz Shafiei lives in one of the most difficult countries to be a woman, but that isn't stopping her doing what she loves: motocross.
The 26-year-old Iranian has been riding since she was a teenager and, according to her coach, motocross champion and freestyle motorcycle rider Rasoul Najafi, is very talented. But there's a problem. She's not allowed to compete as a motocross athlete in Iran.
In fact, Iran just recently declared women were even allowed to attend some (not all) sporting events, so competing is just out of the question. Shafiei, who says many men are shocked when they see her take the course, has been invited to compete in other countries, but lacks the funds to do so.
"She is very talented and can reach very high. But she needs better facilities and more sponsorship to advance further," Najafi told CNN.
Still, that isn't deterring Shafiei from doing what she loves, even with the stares from men that come along with it.
"There are some groups of men, when they see us they say, 'You should stay at home and cook — this sport is not for you.' It makes me so mad, so I want to prove them wrong," she said.
According to the Associated Press, she and five other female riders were the reason the Iran's Motorcycle and Automobile Federation first allowed women to ride on amateur tracks.
For her, there was no other option.
"Sometimes, I think to myself, 'How did people in the past live without a motorbike?' Is life without a motorcycle possible?" she told AP.
Through her and the other women's efforts, she hopes to inspire other girls and women to follow their dreams, despite roadblocks. Even she has a long ways to go before being accepted as an equal athlete in Iran.
"My goal is to be a pioneer to inspire other women," she said. "Together, we can convince authorities to recognize women's motorcycle racing."
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Deeply discounted securities: taxation: profit on disposal
The charge to income tax
The charge to income tax under ITTOIA05/S428 is on profits arising on disposals in the tax year. Profits on disposals of securities outside the UK are taxed as 'relevant foreign income' and the special rules in Part 8 of ITTOIA05 apply. See also SAIM3120 on the application of Chapter 2 of Part 13 of ITA07 on the transfers of assets abroad.
Meaning of 'disposal'
The person treated as making the disposal is the person entitled as holder to any payment on disposal. Disposal is defined in ITTOIA05/S437. It includes redemption, transfer by sale, exchange or gift, and conversion into shares.
See SAIM3110 for transfer to personal representatives.
See SAIM3130 for rules on disposal of gilt strips and SAIM3150 on corporate strips.
ITTOIA05/S438 provides that transfer occurs when the holder becomes entitled to the security or, if the agreement is conditional, when the conditions are fulfilled.
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ITTOIA05/S439 contains the basic computational provision. A profit on disposal arises where the amount received exceeds the amount paid. No account is taken of any incidental costs of acquisition or disposal, except where the disposal is of listed securities and the incidental costs were incurred before 27 March 2003.
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Exchange gains and losses are included in the computation of the full amount of profits on deeply discounted securities arising in a tax year.
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Deduction of tax
Discounts or premiums payable on the redemption of relevant discounted securities are not payments of interest. Consequently the payments are made without deduction of tax.


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1. Chanel:
Absolutely breathtaking dress that's surely light as a feather. I'll admit I wasn't particularly blown away by this collection, but I thought this dress definitely made the cut!
2. Jean Paul Gaultier:
Even though this is not revealing at all, there's something very sexy about the fluid lines and fabric. Not too mention the instant va-va-voom from that bold red color. Somehow I can see Cate Blanchett wearing this to a premiere, sans red gloves of course. She is so wonderful and could definitely wear this with the attitude it deserves.
3. Christian Dior:
Of course the collection was genius, I mean, it's to be expected. Even though I admit that after last season's magnificent clothes I didn't think he would top himself once again.
If I was getting married, this is what I'd wear. It is SO over-the-top and gorgeous!!! (With different makeup and shoes, though).
Or maybe I'd wear this? It's not that I'm in any rush to get married or anything, I just can't imagine where else one would wear such lavish clothes! This gown is a total princess gown, like I imagined when I was little. So Magical!
4. Givenchy:
There was something oddly futuristic yet completely organic about this collection that just drew me like a moth to flame. It's kinda weird and maybe even ugly, But I'm completely sold. The first look would SERIOUSLY look great in my closet (though I'm not a big fan of the shoes).


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Hardback: 446 pages
Genre: Contemporary Fiction
Publisher: Hodder and Stoughton 2013
Source: Tywyn Library, Wales.
First Sentences: My father trusted me with the details of his death. 'Ania,' he would say, no whiskey at my funeral. I want the finest blackberry wine. No weeping, mind you. Just dancing.
Favourite Quote: "I don't know what it is about death that makes it so hard. I suppose it's the one-sided communication; the fact that we never get to ask our loved one if she suffered, if she is happy wherever she is now...if she is somewhere. It's the question mark that comes with death that we can't face, not the period."
Review Quote: If you think you know Jodi Picoult, her latest novel will make you think again . . . a powerful and unexpected climax (Good Housekeeping 2013-03-19)
My Opinion: It is not an easy read but if you can stomach the horror tales of the Holcaust it is well worth doing so.
I have not read a Jodi Picoult for a couple of years as I had previously felt they were becoming rather formulaic. 'The Storyteller' proves me to be wrong as this is very different, a harrowing story that will stay with you a long time after you turn the last page. It is disturbing to say the least to read the first person descriptions of horrific happenings in the Nazi concentration camps of the Second World War. This novel has definitely put Jodi Picoult back on my list of authors to read as she manages to combine the realism of the war, betrayal and horrendous murders with love, mercy and forgiveness. It is not an easy read but if you can stomach the horror tales of the Holcaust it is well worth doing so.
The female protagonist Sage Singer is a reclusive young woman with a past that has driven her to retreat into sleeping by day and working by night. Sage attends a therapy group and it is here that she befriends Josef Weber a retired teacher and much respected member of the local community. One day he shocks her by asking her for help as he wants to die! It does not end with her refusal but gets very complicated when he reveals to her the terrible secret that he has lived with for sixty years . Has his past evil behaviour been atoned or should he still be brought to justice. The story tells of Sage's dilemma should she be offering forgiveness or not, her feelings are complicated by the fact that these abominable acts may well have involved a family member. With all her illusions shattered about this man she thought was her friend, Sage looks into her family history to try and answer her questions about the situation she has found herself in. The horrors of war, that she learns about haunt her as she tries to decide just what she should do.
In conclusion I feel this novel gives readers a fresh insight into a much written about topic although it is of course very harrowing and upsetting at times it is written in a sensitive way.
BBC Interview with Jodi Picoult about 'The Storyteller' which is very interesting and added to my enjoyment of the novel.
Author Profile
Jodi Lynn Picoult was born on May 16th 1966 and grew up in Nesconset, Long Island, New York, USA and she now lives in Hanover, New Hampshire with her husband Tim Van Leer and their three children Sammy, Kyle and Jake. She grew up with a love of writing and her first story, at age 5 was "The Lobster Which Misunderstood." She studied writing at Princeton University, graduating in 1987, and had two short stories published by Seventeen magazine while still studying. After graduation a series of miscellaneous jobs followed from editing textbooks at a publishing company to teaching English classes. She later attended Harvard University to earn her master's degree in education.
Her long list of published novels are all strongly connected to human emotional issues and complex relationships. In 2003 she was awarded the New England Bookseller Award for Fiction and currently there are over fourteen million of her books in print worldwide.
The biographical information and photo used in this post are with thanks to the following websites, where you can also find more information about the author and her writing.
Goodreads - Author Profile Jodi Picoult - Official Website BBC Interview - Jodi Picoult
Jodi Picoult - Facebook Bibliography of Books - Wikipedia
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18th August 2016 by Botton Community
All acts who participated received a certificate and a medal. Then there were 1st, 2nd and a 3rd prize as follows:
3rd Place Winner: Julia, Joe, and Luana who sang the Elvis song 'I cant help falling in love with you'
2nd Place Winner: Steven & Cheryl for their beautiful ballroom dancing.
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Basics in EU R&I funding
Unlike some other EU programmes, for example structural funds, Horizon 2020 is managed by the Commission and its agencies in Brussels. This means that the proposals are sent directly to Brussels, and the funding decisions are made there.
The projects are international: the consortium consists of a minimum of three separate organisations from three different member states. However, in some funding schemes (the SME instrument) one participant is enough.
The participation of SMEs is highly encouraged throughout the programme, and in particular in close-to-market actions. SMEs can participate in collaborative projects in a consortium or apply for funding through the dedicated SME instrument.
The Calls for Proposals, budgets and timetables are listed in the Work Programme. Potential applicants can also contact the relevant National Contact Point for more information and advice on how to participate.


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No One Can Hear YouSubmitted by Karen on September 18, 2018 - 5:43pm
'He said that they'd let me go on purpose. That they could easily find me if they wanted to. He said that they didn't want me. That I was too much trouble. He said if I went to the cops, he'd know. If I told Sonya, he'd know. If I talked to friends or teachers, he'd know. He told me to pretend it didn't happen. He told me to consider it a compliment, that I was too strong. His last words to me were, 'Just forget'.


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Acrylic on Canvas65×40cm
Gorgeous portrait of your daughter.
thank you… she is a beauty!
Beautiful portrait work!
Thank You!
wow you're getting into a groove nancy! And she is a great poser too.
Thanks Jack!
Very contemporary and joyful artwork. Beautiful. Thanks for sharing with the Art of the Middle East group.
SEPTEMBER 25rd 2011
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soooo awesome, than you for the recognition… i eally appreciate the feature!
you have created beautiful and beautifilled daughters, nac,and! yes, i love your nac, style of art, too i know about dau,s i have 3 and 3 grand dau,s too
Excellent Nancy :)
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buddhist blog on writing, photography, teaching, life - with the aim to open inside spaces.
Sunday, October 16, 2011
Letter from Dallas
Letter From Dallas
People in cars.
People in cars ask me
what am I doing, walkin'
"Is it true what they say about redheads?"
"Oh, I didn't mean anything by askin'. I just wanted to know what you were photographin.'"
"Cotton ain't cool, it's hot, baby. You should be wearin' fewer clothes."
I don't feel vulnerable
walking at home
walking in places I don't know
at night.
But here I am exposed.
Even in layers of clothes
I apparently shouldn't be wearing
though I am plenty comfortable in this
second summer
nothing like the autumn falling in Wisconsin.
In the North Dallas suburb that is my temporary home
my hosts are warm
my work on fire
my perspiration tumbles into the pool.
Once inside the walls of buildings
I can open up.
But outside
the late summer questioning
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Spector's legendary 'Wall of Sound' was a powerful force in the early 1960s, and he also produced albums by John Lennon and George Harrison in the aftermath of The Beatles collapse.
Obviously, Spector was a big deal.
In 1963, he produced a jewel of an album titled A Christmas Gift for You from Phil Spector. The roster of artists he used was Darlene Love, The Ronettes, The Crystals, and Bob B. Soxx and The Blue Jeans. While the song selection is pretty standard ('White Christmas,' 'Frosty the Snowman,' 'Santa Claus is Coming to Town' and others), his production approach elevated the album to classic heights.
The highlights of the album are likely the two Darlene Love performances. 'Christmas (Baby Please Come Home)' is pure joy about the anticipation of spending the holiday with a loved one.
For years, Love performed this on the David Letterman show, and it brought the house down. Also, U2 did a version of it that was clearly inspired by Love and Spector. Additionally, her singing on 'White Christmas' is fantastic. She does not lift the song to the heights Bing Crosby did, but she is in the neighborhood.
For me, the Christmas season officially begins the day after Thanksgiving. Because of this, I do not play this album until then. On Friday, I slipped it into the CD player in my car and spent the day driving around town with a smile on my face. I will keep doing this (for the most part) until December 26.
If a person has to spend time cooped up in a car, this album is a great way to spend the time.
This album will make you happy.


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When an X-Ray of a patient with Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS) was uploaded to Figure 1 a few days ago, we were startled. Worldwide, there have been about 550 cases of the deadly virus, and it has only recently become prominent. So it surprised us how quickly an image was shared on Figure 1 by a healthcare professional working on one of those cases.
Our surprise quickly turned to reflection, though, as we realized that Figure 1 was playing a role in educating healthcare professionals about MERS and how it's spreading. It was perhaps the most clear sign we have seen on Figure 1, not just of how our platform may evolve, but more importantly, of the real promise of mobile health.
What followed the posting of the MERS case on Figure 1 was a number of questions from healthcare professionals about what makes MERS distinct from other similar diseases, and updates about other patients with the virus. Of course, none of this is in-itself world changing, but it seems to us that these interactions point at the potential for mobile health's future, both on Figure 1 and elsewhere.
Embracing the possibilities of being mobile means more than just repackaging healthcare websites for phones. It means designing tools to take advantage of the fact that healthcare professionals always have smartphones with them. Through these devices they can have continuous access to both their colleagues around the world and a steady flow of the latest global health information. It is amazing to think about what possibilities will soon emerge with the ability to aggregate health-related data in real time.
These aspirations guide the course on which we're taking Figure 1, and seeing cases like the MERS case appear on our platform tells us that we are moving in the right direction. Healthcare professionals on Figure 1 are educating each other about this latest health trend at a faster rate than older methods of dissemination could hope to attain. They are moving information faster than the virus itself can move.
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As possible plans and strategies for the state Route 422 corridor redevelopment plan began coming to light Tuesday night, residents and county officials displayed cautious optimism with the findings.
Philadelphia-based Interface Studio held the public meeting after spending the past seven months identifying the best potential steps to improve the 3,500-acre corridor along the Mahoning River from Girard into Youngstown.
According to Scott Page, Interface founder, the study has found at least 18 feasible measures that, if implemented, could result in the corridor being a draw for outside businesses as well as a source of pride for the community.
"We still have work tonight in terms of fine tuning and making sure we're identifying the priorities," Page said. "But, residents are helping us do that."
The proposals ran the gamut from cost-efficient strategies like comprehensive removal of clutter along the corridor to more costly endeavors such as building new sidewalks, improving gateways and adding industrial buffers for nearby neighborhoods.
"Just things as simple as cleaning things up is always a good first step," Page said.
According to Page, the study - which cost about $120,000 - is similar to redevelopment strategies his group has devised in St. Paul, Minn., Louisville, Ky., and Philadelphia.
A draft of the study will likely be released in the next month, Page said.
"In the meantime, we will start looking at some physical improvements that can be done. And then you end up playing acupunturist, figuring exactly the right spots to hit and when to do it."
Some of the plans could be implemented this year, he said.
After discussing the strategies in detail, each attendee was asked to rank their respective top three improvement projects that should be prioritized.
Girard resident Cosmo Signoriello said he would like decision makers to focus on fixing the blight, infrastructure along the roadway and general beautification of the corridor.
"It looks like they did a good job," Signoriello said. "Obviously, it is still in the premature phases. I'm curious to see where they're going to be able to pull in the money for the fundraising."
Page said funding for the projects could come from both public funds, including state and federal grants, as well as private fundraising and local businesses.
Trumbull County Commissioner Frank Fuda expects the work to secure funding to begin with the release of Interface's findings.
"It's up to the people involved here to go after the federal and state funding that may be available," Fuda said. "Anything we do, it's a matter of getting the right people to fight hard for those funds. If you do that, it will happen.
"They're probably going to have to use our congressmen and senators, like (Rep. Tim) Ryan (D-Niles) and other elected officials."
According to Fuda, that partnership should make grant approval enticing to the state.
"Our governor right now is looking for regionalization and a lot of the money the state is willing to spend is for people working together," he said. "That's what Trumbull and Mahoning counties are doing here."
Meanwhile, Youngstown resident Jamie Hayes liked much of what she heard at the meeting, but she also wants to be sure the area neighborhoods are not adversely affected.
"Some of the things they talked about seem to me to be extremely expensive and a lot of the places they're talking about doing these things are very deprived of money right now in terms of the tax base," Hayes said. "They've done a lot of work here and put a lot of energy into it, but I just don't want the citizens to be caught up in the middle of something without completely understanding it."
The redevelopment plan is being spearheaded by the Youngstown Neighborhood Development Corporation, the Youngstown Warren Regional Chamber, and the Trumbull County Planning Commission, along with 14 other public and private funding partners.
The funding for the Interface study originated from about 50 different sources, according to Page, including land banks in both counties; grants from the Raymond Wean Foundation, the Community Foundation of Western Pennsylvania and Eastern Ohio and the Youngstown Foundation; the cities of Youngstown and Girard; the Western Reserve Port Authority; Youngstown and Trumbull County Metropolitan Housing Authorities; Girard Community Improvement Corporation; Trumbull commissioners; and Vallourec Star.
To see the full story from the Tribune Chronicle, click here.


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Sometimes we also have good days. You don't know when will it hit you, but a day of good mood is one the stuff that dreams are made off.
Days when you say to yourself: no matter what I will never give up on anything.
Well, that day is today.... At least for me it is.!!!
"I won't give up, no, I won't give in till I reach the end and start again...!"
That is what is in my head right this moment. And I bet that you know that phrase, Right? ;P
Life can be awful, can be marvelous or even some in-between. But what we have to keep in mind is to never give up. At first, things can be difficult, or even seem impossible. But, if we put every thing we have in us, we will reach our dreams.
I am following my dream. Even thought is complicate to reach, I keep going. I already have the NO, so I am going for the YES.
And I will keep going till the day I die. 'cause nothing and no one can bring me down. At least no for a long time. If I fall down I will always get up.
As long as I have my imagination and my family standing by my side I am capable of of getting anything I want and dream about.
Today I feel good. Maybe spring and summer are at the corner, or maybe I just know that people will try to bring me down but they are nor going to accomplish anything of the sort.
I want to sing and dance and smile and laugh because of nothing. Life is good. And as long as I keep thinking that it will always be good, even thou I can and I am going to stumble.
Through think and thin, through heaven and hell I am going to keep going.
That is my motto.


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FPA Connect: Providing a Hand Up: Working with Underserved Populations
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Open to AFCPE & FPA Members
Recent research indicates that offenders not only lack financial knowledge, but face numerous barriers upon release from the criminal justice system. While curriculum development has begun, more work and more information is needed. Working with offenders gives service-minded professionals an opportunity to connect research to practice, and allows us to provide a hand-up to men and women who are preparing to restart their (financial) lives.
This webinar will introduce participants to quantitative and qualitative research conducted with the incarcerated and recently released offenders in a large Southern state. Learn practical implications that can be applied to underserved populations in your own community, and how you can get involved in providing a hand-up to men and women approaching their reentry to society.
Katherine (Kate) S. Mielitz is an Accredited Financial Counselor® (AFC®) and Ph.D. Candidate in the Personal Financial Planning program at Kansas State University. She has over 16 years combined experience in Collections, Bankruptcy, Fraud, Financial Counseling, and Financial Education. Kate received her AFC® accreditation in 2009 through the FINRA Foundation Military Spouse Fellowship program. She is currently a member in good standing of the Association for Financial Counseling, Planning, and Education® (AFCPE®). Kate has experience in curriculum development and evaluation in financial education. She recently developed a financial education curriculum for the Transitional Center system of the Georgia Department of Corrections. Kate has experience working with military members, veterans, transitioning offenders as well as recovering substance abusers and families transitioning out of homelessness.
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Thursday, June 30, 2011
[The Brain -is wider than the Sky-] - Emily Dickinson
For - put them side by side-
The one the other will contain
With ease - and You- beside-
The Brain is deeper than the sea-
For - hold them - Blue to Blue -
The one the other will absorb -
As Sponges - Buckets - do -
The Brain is just the weight of God -
For - Heft them - Pound for Pound -
And they will differ - if they do -
As Syllable from Sound-
This poem makes a number of interesting comparisons, which are quite intelligible, if unusual. The image of the brain compared to the sky, and how easily the brain can contain something such as the sky (or at least the concept of it) and all within the world. It's a great mental comparison as well, as the image forces one to imagine the finite space of a brain versus the seemingly infinite space of the sky. In doing that, you've essentially proven the truth of that first comparison. You can fathom the seemingly unfathomable on a level that is understandable, even if without experience.
Taking the concept of something understandable yet unfathomable, Dickinson applies that same thought to God. Her assertion is that your the sky is to your brain as your brain is to God. That is to say, you can contain the infinite sky in your head, just as easily as God contains all of infinity in Him. The simile, "As Syllable from Sound" is a great example. Looking at a syllable, one knows how it is pronounced. But the sound itself cannot be contained wholly within the syllable. They are so closely related, but the difference is in tangibility. We can contain and bind a syllable, but not a Sound. So too, Dickinson asserts, is God. It's a lovely and thought provoking image, and applies to human life in general, whether one believes in God or not.
Does the comparison speak to you in any way, or is Dickinson just repeating what people have always intuitively understood? Let me know.
As an added bonus, if you sing nearly any Emily Dickinson poem to the tune of the "Gilligan's Island" theme song, it works perfectly.
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- AnonymousJuly 31, 2015 at 12:57 PM
Dear Sir...THANK YOU...I first came across this poem in Gerald Edelman's book, Wider than the Sky, which is a dumbed-down summary of his earlier works (although not dumbed down enough for me), and was unsurprised to find it's use as a title elsewhere (e.g., a PBS show on babies brains, a book on migraines).ReplyDelete
But no where else did I come across how well it could be sung to the tune of Gilligan's Isle...o frabjous day, callooh, callay!
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All Tomorrow's Parties: I'll Be Your Mirror
Asbury Park, NJ
September 30-October 2
Better than: Your favorite worn-out band tee.
Timelessness isn't a foresight. Most experiences can't predict their own longevity, and as much as any creator strives to avoid miring his or her work in a dated exterior, the stamp of the clock can be embossed and brutal. Music, perhaps more than any other arts, always seems to be indelibly linked to the era it was produced in, channeling that moment's trends and social forces to place it in a chronological context. English promoter and record label All Tomorrow's Parties have different thoughts on experiencing both musical history and its present incarnations, though. With this year's I'll Be Your Mirror Festival in Asbury Park—curated by Portishead and featuring special guest Jeff Mangum—ATP once again provided America with a glimpse of its own vision of a Utopian cultural exchange.
After three years at the decrepit-but-cozy Kutshers Resort in the Catskills of upstate New York, ATP moved its intimate festival to the Jersey shore. Like Kutshers, Asbury Park has seen better days, although it has experienced a recent renaissance as a vibrant and diverse artistic hub. There wasn't as much of summer-camp closeness and camraderie as had been at Kutshers, where the hotel and venue were on the same property and the isolation of being within the mountains gave a sense of being lost in a record store clerk's wobbly dream world. Instead the conglomeration of three venues flanking the boardwalk, the flow of a miniature urban landscape, and the constant background noise of crashing ocean waves made the festival feel more like civilization re-created in an audiophile's image.
At the center of that image was curator and headliner Portishead. Except for a one-off performance at Cochella in 2008, the elusive English group hadn't played a US show in nearly 12 years. Focusing on material from their most recent album Third, a mesmerizing puzzle that shape-shifts and fosters new emotions after every consecutive listen, Portishead performed with a transcendent calm. The band's sound was equally heavenly and Mephistophelian, deeply unnerving yet completely comforting. The dirt and decay of their recorded work was still visible, but live, their music was full of clear motives and perfectly tempered changes in dynamics. On "Glory Box," Beth Gibbons morphed her voice from the sultriest of snark to something full of longing and utmost beauty. They played some classics with the same approach as in the past, while others were re-imagined, like a stripped-down version of "Wandering Stars" that saw multi-instrumentalist Geoff Barrow kneel down with Gibbons as the lullaby soared. Newer songs like the jittery "Machine Gun" and the Grace Slick meets Sonic Youth meets Beelzebub set closer "We Carry On" were perhaps the highlights. Turntables scratched, bluesy guitar solos by Adrien Utley rose coolly, and dark recesses were seeded with rich flower beds.
Portishead's reception was perhaps only matched by that of the more reclusive Mangum, mastermind behind two-albums-and-gone indie icon Neutral Milk Hotel. Most of the devotees in attendance didn't know what to expect. What they got was a man who'd seemingly immerged from a time capsule, his voice, look, and crisp guitar ballads hardly touched and full of life. During his first of two sets over the weekend, Mangum raced through his classic compositions, each word and melodic push stirring deep feelings. His percussive guitar playing and voice always seemed on the verge of breaking down, but it never happened. Songs like "Two Headed Boy" and "Holland, 1945" were chilling and tear-jerking, and his voice pushed through every limitation one could conceive, leading to standing ovation after standing ovation from a generous and loving audience.
Flavor Flav of Public Enemy gave a shockingly poignant tribute to recently fallen radio icon and one time adversary Mr. Magic. Shellac bounced drumsticks into the audience and flew like planes during their epic set closer "The End of Radio." English dance and electro trio Factory Floor shook the Asbury Lanes' parquet loose late Saturday. Guitar legend Marc Ribot was more Hendrix than Zappa while telling a twisted fairy tale with his group Ceramic Dog. People shouted, "I've been waiting 20 years for this" during Thinking Fellers Union Local 282's set. Avant-garde saxophonist Colin Stetson engrossed a bleary-eyed theater audience enough to bring them to their feet. Post-punk aggression and political intelligence seared out of the raging eyes and violent mouth of The Pop Group's Mark Stewart. Newcomer Anika had a reticent yet elegant sexiness. Beak >, the side project of Portishead's Barrow, calmly stated ownership over Kraut and dub before the collaborative effort by original motorik practitioners that went under the name Silver Qluster showed where many of the younger ATP bands had gotten some of their ideas from. During Company Flow's third show in ten years, "Patriotism," a song written during the heyday of the Clinton era, sounded even more relevant to today's world than it did then. All of these experiences defined the beauty of ATP. Relevance, just like timelessness, can't be predicted. But it sure can be curated.
Critical bias: ATP has its fans (including me) in its palms so firmly, it could probably turn a Fraggle Rock reunion into a sought-after music nerd commodity.
Overheard: "Listening to Frank Zappa is like a music student fucking you in an ear with a pencil." Shallac's Steve Albini after being asked about his favorite Zappa song during a suprise morning set on Sunday.
Random notebook dump: There were a couple of low points: The slightly too generic take at gothy new wave by The Horrors; the somber country twang of Bonnie "Prince" Billy that would have been far better served as a matinee instead of a late night performance; and basically everything about the band Earth. Watching them was a bit like waiting for the actual thing to move.


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…about a sick cocktail waitress. Really. It's about as un-sexy as it gets.
The bar I work at is anything but classy, and as such, we attract ANYTHING but classy clientèle. A lot of the guys who come into the bar are looking for the stereotypical, trash-talking cocktail waitress to shoot the breeze with. As far as I can tell, they're looking for something along the lines of this:
I don't do that.
I don't do the heels.
I don't do the dress.
I don't do the sexy, pursed little lips.
Heck, sometimes I don't even do the combed hair.
Nothing about the above picture resembles me in the slightest. While the other girls are trotting around in halter tops and cute little belly-baring shirts, I am safely bundled up in a long-sleeved Walmart sweater and a pair of black corduroy pants.
In fact, this is pretty much what I look like at work:
The only thing that is surprising about the whole scenario is that I find myself shocked when I don't make the same tips that everybody else does. I mean, I give *excellent* service. I am Johnny-on-the-spot when it comes to drink refills. I take food orders promptly and deliver that same food piping-hot. I constantly refill waters. I am polite, and well-spoken, efficient, hard-working, and ALWAYS surprised when my excellent waitress skills fail to bring in the big tips that the other girls get.
Now, to make matters even worse, I seem to have contracted the Bubonic Plague. I'm serious. I've had a hoarse, penetrating cough that's been defeating me for almost two weeks. I've never had a cough like this before. It sounds like some sort of cross between the backfire of an old car and a death-rattle, and it leaves me with headaches. To make matters even worse, in between the bouts of deep, soul-wrenching explosions of coughing, I keep a constant, dry, useless HACK of a cough that serves no purpose other than to annoy everyone, including me. It's pathetic. I sound like a lazy cat, trying unsuccessfully to expel a hairball.
The other day, I coughed so hard that I wet my pants a little bit.
Yes, that's right. I peed my pants while coughing.
This is really not helping my Sexy Cocktail Waitress image. It's not like I had a lot of sexy to work with in the first place., and this is really destroying whatever chance I had. I mean, I'm really starting to feel sorry for the people I'm serving. By the end of my shift I'm exhausted, and I'm dragging myself unsteadily from table to table like a zombie from Night of the Living Dead. I can't IMAGINE why people order anything from me, much less food. Who in the their right mind would want someone like me getting near ANYTHING that they are about to ingest? Anyone who knows me can vouch for the fact that I'm no germ-a-phobe. In fact, if anything, I tend to err on the side of not being germ-conscious enough. Still, I can't help but be faintly disgusted by the people who ignore my red, rheumy eyes and moist snifflings, and order their Superbowl Platter over the sounds of my explosive hacking.
Really, people. If I can't stop coughing long enough to ask if you want extra ranch with that, what makes you think I'm going to be able to avoid coughing while I'm delivering your food? I'll do my best to turn my head and cough away from your food, but.. you know. There's that *spray* factor, and if my hands are full I can't cover my mouth. Eww.
You KNOW you all just grossed out looking at that picture up there. I know I did. Like I said, there's nothing sexy about a sick cocktail waitress.