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Scarlett Johansson might be the closest thing we have these days to a ethereal Marilyn Monroe, but honestly, every time the woman gives an interview, she comes off as really charming and down-to-earth. She's on the cover of Vogue this month, and inside, she opens up big time about a plethora of personal topics -- from those nude photos to her love life. Yep, she talked about the D-word ... her divorce from the oh-so-gorgeous and charming Ryan Reynolds.
Having already sort of moved on first with Sean Penn and now NYC "Mad Man" (ad exec) Nate Naylor, you'd think ScarJo would be so over her defunct marriage. But, as it turns out, that couldn't be further from the truth.
Although she initally described the split as "comically amicable," Scarlett confesses:
Of course it's horrible. It was devastating. It really throws you. You think that your life is going to be one way, and then, for various reasons or whatever, it doesn't work out. [Divorce] is like the lonelinest thing you'll ever do, in some way.
Aww. Poor Scar. Who knew? Seriously, things move so fast in Hollywood, and it's usually so hard to keep up with marriages that tend to last all of five seconds in real-world time, we don't really ever stop to think that movie stars like Scarlett might actually be carrying around enduring grief. (Or, at least, that they would admit to it.) But it sounds like she really is still suffering. She says she feels "relative peace" now, but elaborated:
I don't feel on the other side of it completely, but it gets better. It's still there. More than anything, it's just that not having your buddy around all the time is weird. There's no rule book. I think it's just time.

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Creating an Environment of Excellence on Your IT TeamSeptember 9th, 2016
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Soulja Boy turns up with the squad in "I'm Having My Way."
Among the threats of violence, Soulja Boy is putting a lot of work into his music. Pushing out another visual, Soulja has the whole crew raking in cash with "I'm Having My Way." The influential rapper might not be making waves in a way you don't approve of, but he's got a whole generation following the rhythm of his march. This is not the music or vibe you grew up on with Soulja, but visual by visual, the rapper is changing the way we perceive him.
Check out Soulja Boy's "I'm Having My Way" video, and let us know what you think. Is the rapper using music to hype up his beef?


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The FCA is failing to materially crack down on unauthorised firms as Money Marketing research suggests unregulated investments continue to be marketed long after the regulator has warned against them.
Money Marketing analysis reveals as of 23 May, the FCA had published 153 consumer warnings on its website about unauthorised firms, including clone firms used by fraudsters.
Of the 153 firms, 110 have a website address and 49 still have an active homepage. As well as website details, the warnings list telephone numbers and email addresses for the unauthorised firms.
This investigation follows res-earch undertaken by Money Marketing in 2015 and 2013 in which a sample of the 100 most recently published warnings was analysed.
In March 2015, 59 per cent of the 83 firms that marketed their services online had a live website. In 2013, 74 firms used online marketing and 31 of those companies had active websites.
Looking legitimate
The unauthorised firm warnings posted on the FCA website so far this year relate to loan offers, investments, insurance broking and asset management services.
Some of the firms are clones of European Economic Area firms and many of them have legitimate sounding names that could dupe unsuspecting consumers.
Personal Finance Society chief executive Keith Richards says: "The problem with these scammers is they look legitimate. They look like authorised firms and they have credible websites with links to what unsuspecting consumers would expect were the right places, often including the regulator."
Richards notes a trend towards scammers promoting good investment performance, something that should be a red flag for consumers because professional advisers do not do this.
He explains: "In low interest markets it is very easy for people to get duped into schemes that promise to guarantee their investment and give them returns of three or four times the current base rate. It is mainly investment gain people are looking for – getting their money to work harder for them."
However, unauthorised firms continue to be mistaken for professional advisers which exacerbates negative consumer perceptions of the sector.
Richards says: "Even after the event, the consumer will feel they dealt with an advice firm that ripped them off. It is important for us to work with the regulator and the Government because it does have consequences of damaging the reputation of the sector."
The limited impact of warnings
The industry is unanimous the FCA could do more to shut down unauthorised firms but recognises there are barriers to tighter oversight, such as resourcing and consumer engagement.
It is a criminal offence to carry out regulated activities if a firm is not authorised or is exempt and unauthorised firms that have received a warning could eventually be criminally prosecuted, resulting in a fine or a maximum prison sentence of two years.
The Compliance Consortium associate director Chris Martin explains the FCA's enforcement division looks to prosecute unauthorised individuals and firms.
He says: "The FCA also works with international regulators to share intelligence where possible and where firms or individuals have crossed jurisdictions or operated separate known unauthorised schemes in other countries.
"The FCA's financial crime and intelligence division is also proactively looking to identify any unauthorised individuals or activity where they become known to them through sources and engagement with the police and other forces to take joint action where criminal activity has also taken place."
Independent consultant Richard Hobbs says it is important to establish if the unauthorised firm is engaging with the regulator to obtain authorisation.
Hobbs explains: "You have got to be sure the website that is still up is undertaking regulated activity and that the people running the website are not authorised – they could have been authorised in the meantime."
He adds: "Then you have got to be sure their reaction to the warning notice has not been to become an introducer for somebody else so that [another person] is responsible for their compliance – if that is the case, then the website should state this. There are logical possibilities as to why a website is still up."
However, Hobbs considers if a warning has been issued, follow-up action by the regulator should be expected and the number of live websites should fall to zero.
Resourcing was highlighted as a constraint preventing the regulator doing more to shut down unauthorised firms.
Martin explains: "The FCA has very limited resources and relies on input from firms and individuals to pass on information. They do their own proactive work, but the best intelligence comes from whistleblowing.
"The FCA has worked hard to get this message out to firms and individuals, and this has improved over the last five years but more engagement from the public and market would aid this."
On each warning published, the FCA provides details of how to report an unauthorised firm, including listing the telephone number for its consumer helpline and telling consumers what information they should provide to help the regulator identify the unauthorised business such as the name of the firm, contact details and the firm's reference number.
While the regulator has these reactive measures in place, Martin concedes it would be very difficult to stop firms coming to market in the first place.
He says: "Any individual can start operating without authorisation and it requires someone or something to flag to the regulator that there is an issue, often by someone whistleblowing or unfortunately when it is too late and detriment has occurred."
Martin highlights consumer education as the best preventative measure in letting people know they can search the financial services register for unauthorised firms, a measure introduced by the FCA in September 2015.
However, boosting consumer engagement around unauthorised firms is a tall order, say compliance experts.
Compliance monitoring firm Recordsure chief executive Joanne Smith warns campaigns often fail to reach consumers.
She says: "The use of social media and other consumer-facing communication channels, such as the Scam Smart campaign, as well as the regulator's own website, have been positive but still reaches a very limited audience."
4 Pump Court barrister Peter Hamilton says the regulator publishing warnings on its own website only serves to "help their own conscience".
He says: "If the FCA thinks an unauthorised firm is something the public needs to be warned about and they put a warning on their website where no member of the public is likely to look, then it probably follows the FCA should be doing more.
"The problem with the FCA doing more is it costs more and that comes out of the purse of those that are authorised."
Hamilton suggests the regulator could partner with a news outlet to spread warnings further.
He explains: "The FCA may enter into a deal with some widely read journal or a widely read website, such as the BBC, and stick them on that and get the respective journalists in the main newspapers to either draw people's attention to the place to look or to publish them in the newspapers. I don't suppose that would cost too much."
Smith suggests authorised firms could make their clients and customers aware of the presence of unauthorised businesses in the market and where they can turn if they are unsure about the company they are dealing with.
Government must step in
The Government is also being urged to take a more active role, given that sweeping reforms, such as pension freedom, have the potential to make consumers more susceptible to scams as unscrupulous firms exploit confusion around the changes.
Richards explains: "The Government has also been raising concerns about the increasing number of scams and the vulnerability of the public since the introduction of pension freedom. I suspect the regulator will have the full support of the Government on whatever changes need to be introduced so they can take more immediate action to close these scammers and fraudsters down."
Richards and Smith also suggested the Government could play a grea-ter role in consumer awareness on unauthorised firms.
Richards says: "The Government needs to be doing more to promote anti-scam and fraud activity. There needs to be a more proactive campaign to bring the issues to the attention of the public, for example, case studies where people have lost their life savings having been duped into some fraudulent investment scheme."


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I've been hitting Google with searches like "moving to Yuma" and "relocating to Yuma" and "live in Yuma" with very little results.
In response to people's inquiries about moving to Yuma dating back to 2008, there are some informational posts with a few details, but there are also a lot of posts about Yuma's shortcomings – like this one:
I hate Yuma- sorry but I do. You are going to be in for a culture shock coming from any city that has anything more than a wal-mart for a big attraction.
Overall, I'm floored at how little is being written on a regular basis about Yuma by people other than news sites.
A friend of mine recently gave me some helpful insights into what I might expect in Yuma after living for 5 years in rural Interior Alaska.
I love Yuma! I like it there, mostly because of the people, but it is insanely hot.
I think I felt so comfortable there precisely because it's a "survivor" environment, like Alaska. Everyone thrives half the year, and hides or leaves during the other half. People plan their day around the sun, and they auto-start the car so that it will be a comfortable temperature before they get in. So it's a lot like Alaska. Baked Alaska. Also, dangerous creatures are a constant threat there as well.
If you move there, I'll definitely want to introduce you to a few awesome people. The SBDC Director, the Digital Marketing Seminar organizer (they gave me a free booth last spring!), the City of Yuma Economic Development Administrator, and some marketing company owners.
If you can get past the heat, Yuma is great.
She added…
Moving is always a big deal, logistically, socially, and emotionally, but at least you'd have an airport handy. And there's monsoons, so you'll still get exciting weather each year. Also, San Diego is just 2.5 hrs away, and the highways have super high speed limits.
This description, believe it or not, makes me feel a little better about my pending move.
Know anyone in Yuma? Have an opinion about it either way? I'd love to hear from you about it!


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|Green Giant is the market leader but is it the best for bait?
As I mentioned in Part 1, I have been using Tesco Everyday Value sweetcorn for a while now, because it costs 35p for a decent sized can. The sweetcorn itself is okay with nice reasonably firm kernels and no mush in the bottom. However it does not have a ring-pull and it is packed in sugared water. The other thing I have realised is that I tend to 'waste' half the can because the way I use it, I end up feeding the ducks with what is left at the end of the day. Although I usually drain and box up my sweetcorn the night before a trip, the ring pull would be an advantage as I could keep a few cans in the 'van-stock' of emergency baits without all the messing about remembering to take yet another tool - the can opener.
|Spot the difference... Is there one?
|Some whole kernels but a lot of small pieces and some mush
|Tesco Naturally Sweet Sweetcorn
|Aldi Sweet Harvest Sweetcorn
|Asda Naturally Sweet sweetcorn
Oh, don't worry I am not going to survey all the frozen stuff..
I have to point out that this has only been based on the cans I could find locally. I am sure the consistency and quality of own-brands can vary from batch to batch as the retailer changes it's supplier. Most of the cans are marked with France or Hungary as being their country of origin. I guess sweetcorn production is huge business and the cheaper brands are canned with less care than the brand leader. All I can say is that of the cans I have bought and tested (if that is what you call it) there is no doubt that the difference between the brands is negligible, but Green Giant seem to have the edge, yes it is dearer but in real terms it is only a few pennies per outing and for me I think it is worth it.
Now that is over, back to the fishing. I am hoping to get out this week with a trip out to Beaver as I have a few things I want to try before the match, I am competing in, there the week after. I am also hoping to get a few hours in at Oakley Road if I get time. Now I wonder what bait I will be using?
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The trial of a Northern Virginia man on charges of first-degree murder and the use of a firearm in the commission of a felony was continued this morning in Williamsburg-James City County Circuit Court until May.
Brian Alexander Hicks, 56, charged in the death of Providence Forge resident Gabriel Ryan Maness, was scheduled for a bench trial Wednesday in Williamsburg-James City County Circuit Court, but that will now take place Tuesday, May 2 at 9 a.m. He made an appearance at today's hearing, which lasted about five minutes.
Commonwealth's Attorney Nate Green had said Tuesday he expected the case to be removed from the docket and continued. Green said in court today he expects the bench trial to take up a significant portion of the day when it does take place.
The shooting inside the Norge Farm Fresh shocked a community and left residents looking for answers.
Hicks, who lived alone in a townhouse in the northern Virginia community of Woodbridge, is accused of shooting and killing the 34-year-old Maness, according to a criminal affidavit filed in Williamsburg-James City County General District Court.
Maness was at the grocery store that morning shopping for his family, Gabriel's father Jim Maness has said.
Police responded to the store shortly after 8 a.m. on April 17, with callers reporting shots had been fired. Police found Hicks standing in aisle six of the grocery store about five feet away from Maness' body, with a .45-caliber handgun on the ground in front of him, according to court documents.
Police found five shell casings close to the men and believe each one was from a bullet that struck Maness, court documents state.
Hicks was arraigned in Williamsburg-James City County General District Court on April 18 of last year, with a judge ordering a psychological evaluation.
Court documents initially indicated that Hicks had been charged with second degree murder. However, the charges were later upgraded to first degree murder, according to online court documents.
First degree murder is considered to be planned and premeditated, while second degree murder is generally known to be intentional but not premeditated.
Hicks waived his preliminary hearing last September and pleaded not guilty to the charges in October.
LaRoue can be reached by phone at 757-345-2342.


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Banks and other providers often add a markup to their exchange rate while advertising low fees, which means you could be paying huge hidden charges.
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Prepare to alter alot of baby diapers!
Your package of delight will certainly need about 6000 nappy modifications prior to graduating to underwears. That's a great deal of filthy nappies as well as, depending on which ones you make use of, either a great deal of waste or a lot of washing!
There's the poo aspect– that nappy has obtained ta be up to the job. Things we do for love.
A stitch in time conserves nine … minutes of sleep
Getting a nappy plan in position before infant comes along will conserve you time, loan as well as energy, and also will have a large influence on your ecological footprint. Having said that, it's never too late to change nappy groups or blend it up a bit relying on your problem for the environment versus your concern for your sanity … and your requirement for rest.
Let's obtain to recognize nappies.
Good ol' disposables. With actually only one style, they soak up moisture quickly to prevent leaks as well as 'secure it in' to maintain your bub relatively dry; are simple and also quick to attach; stay shut throughout use; and also fit numerous shapes and sizes. And they're very convenient, especially when out as well as around– particularly so since they're offered in every grocery store as well as convenience store. They do not call them convenience stores for no reason!
Reusable modern cloth nappies
Modern cloth nappies (MCNs) are ending up being much more preferred as well as, to be clear, we're not talking the old terry-towelling squares. MCNs are the brand-new whiz-bang variation featuring a waterproof cover, leak-proof elasticised leg holes and also absorbent padding as well as liner.
The different styles
There are more than 200 brands– a lot of which are made by work-at-home mums who sell them over the internet on shops like Etsy.
All-in-ones have a moisture-resistant external layer sewn together with an absorbing inner to form the nappy– they can take a little while to dry.
All-in-twos, likewise called snap-in-ones, consist of a lined water resistant outer layer and also absorptive internal layers, which "break in" with press studs. They could be uncoupled for laundering, so they dry out faster compared to all-in-ones.
Pocket nappies have a waterproof external layer sewn together with a soft inner lining, which develops the shell. In between these 2 layers there's a pocket for the absorbing inserts. These are removed for washing after that replaced, which could be a little bit fiddly however on the plus side they dry quickly.
Old-fashioned terry-towelling square nappies are also still offered. They could take a little method to fold and fit right, but they are a less expensive recyclable choice compared to MCNs, and also contemporary fasteners suggest you do not even need to make use of safety and security pins.
I can see there are advantages to both– just how do I choose in Edgar Montana?
There are a number of considerations, so let's have a look at them.
The ahead of time expense of reusable nappies is fairly high, however in the future it's potentially more affordable than disposables– reducing in expense tremendously with every child.
Cloth nappies do need a bit a lot more job, as well as might be a pain when you're out. Just like a weary bub.
Top quality, well-fitting nappies– whether fabric or non reusable– will keep infant dry, as well as will not cause nappy rash.
Ecological influence
Disposable nappies really don't have the best environment-friendly track record, but there are alternatives to decrease their effect:
Some brands are biodegradable, though conditions in garbage dump make this degradation challenging to take place.
Some have compostable or recyclable product packaging.
Buying locally-made nappies, instead of imported, saves on transportation carbon expense.
In spite of the ecological prices of fabric manufacturing and also nappy laundering, towel nappies that are dry-pailed and mostly line-dried still come out in advance of disposables.
Disposables come in various dimensions to fit your growing bundle-that's- now-turning-into-a-handful, and ultimately you can move right into pull-up pants from some of the very same brand names.
MCNs are offered in repaired dimensions, or a one-size-fits-most (OSFM), which has additional attachments for adjusting the nappy as your infant expands.
Fixed-size nappies indicates buying new collections as your child expands bigger, so it could cost even more. On the other hand, if you're having more than one youngster, you'll use the outgrown ones again.
You'll just need one collection of OSFM nappies, but their longer use suggests more deterioration, and they may only last with one youngster's infancy.
Diaper Products
The type of textile utilized influences drying time. All-natural fibers generally take longer to completely dry than synthetics, as well as you'll wish to make certain you have sufficient nappies to obtain with a few days of wet weather condition if you do not have a dryer.
Paper or textile nappy liners make your washing life much easier by maintaining solids off the nappy. Flushable ones make clean-up a cinch!
The absorbent products (shell liners, pads and also boosters) consist of bamboo, cotton, hemp or fleece, with breathable polyurethane laminated fabric (PUL) or lanolised wool typically made use of for covers– if you're interested in that sort of thing.
I want a verdict– which nappy is finest?
For ecological and also economic factors, you can't transcend MCNs.
For ease-of-use and also ease, disposables are the means to go.
Naturally it does not need to be one or the various other: you might use cloth nappies at home throughout the day, and disposables when out and around, going away, at nights, at childcare, as well as during long periods of rainfall when you prefer to not make use of the dryer.
If you're not sure:
Acquire a single nappy of each kind that ignites your rate of interest.
Some MCN companies sell test packs with examples of the different designs.
Employ a trial pack from a nappy collection, a solution provided by nappy firms and area groups: search the internet for 'contemporary fabric nappy collection' to find one near you.
Just how do I understand I've picked the right nappy?
Whatever you've chosen, below's the checklist for a great nappy:
No leaking around the legs.
No liquid seeping with the cover.
Not too tight or as well loose around hips and also legs.
No rubbing or chafing from the nappy or fasteners around the legs or hips.
Child's skin feels fairly dry when the damp nappy is eliminated.
The nappy holds enough liquid to be sensible (ie you do not have to change frequently).
Infant could move legs freely and, at later phases, crawl as well as stroll without being troubled by the nappy.
One last thing, are recyclable nappies as much dirty work as they appear?
There's a very easy five-step strategy called completely dry pailing, which fans say make easy work of hefty soils.
Utilize flushable liners to capture solids.
Different the components (cover and padding) of the damp nappies, or if they're all-in-ones avoid in advance to step 3.
Wash in cold water if required.
Place them into a bucket with a lid.
Throw the tons into the washering every other day.
Ideally you currently have a happy, completely dry child and the only point you need to fret about is exactly how you'll locate time to Instagram every moment!


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Successful marketing depends on insight gained from data. If your database is lacking the information to propel your company forward, we can help. At the core of SourceLink's client-focused business model is our appreciation for what makes our clients unique – what are the nuances of their business, their organization, their KPIs – and what we can do to leverage their data.
Database marketing is all about getting to know how your customers tick and triggering the right offers at the right times based on longitudinal data. Take for example, Tractor Supply Company, one of our larger retail clients:
Client Case Study: Tractor Supply Company
Mission: Collect, organize and expand data from loyalty relationships for multi-channel communications.
Method: Develop a next generation marketing database capable of managing high volumes of consumer data and providing a single view of their customers.
Who is your ideal customer and what do you already know about them? Our approach is rooted in painting a 360º view of your ideal customer, then leveraging data points to discover quality targets that create lasting and profitable customer relationships. All of this is accomplished using statistical modeling and analytics.
We employ various statistical modeling techniques and we custom-build every model based on our client's business. We utilize customer data when available and over 1,000 variables from our accuLink® national consumer database. Our models are rigorously validated after development and then analyzed after the end of the marketing campaign.
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Mission: New account acquisition and new product cross-sell (sort of every bank's problem to solve)
Method: Predictive modeling to analyze branch locations and identify growth opportunities with key predictors, such as proximity, customer penetration and branch-by-branch activity.
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We're students of human psychology. What causes one decision over another? How will color and visuals affect response? What channels are delivering the most emotional impact? We're continually pushing each other to become better at what we do. We review the results of each campaign so we can learn from the nuances of each effort's performance and beat it next time. We love to solve problems – and do so with a clear strategic vision and a unique creative flair.
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Our solutions offer you the ability to reach your ideal customers on the channels they use, on the devices they interact on, and when they are most likely to convert. That way, you gain more sophisticated data to best inform your targeted direct mail and email communications. This means more customers at a lower cost. Our method allows you to engage your prospects and customers on and offline with consistent messaging, offer and creative. View our video to see how it works.
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Living in Whittlesey
Whittlesey is located just outside the vibrant and growing city of Peterborough and close to the town of March, making it a popular place for new homeowners.
Whittlesey is bordered to the north by the River Nene and to the south by the Whittlesey Dyke.
It has its own weekly market in the market square and holds the unique local festival of the 'Straw Bear' (or 'Strawbower') each January which takes over much of the town and supports an annual duck race! These quirky and traditional events make Whittlesey a popular place for families looking for a new home.
House prices in Whittlesey*
The average house value in Whittlesey is £200,126. Terraced properties sell for a current average price of £140,402 and semi-detached properties for £168,858.
*Housing statistics taken from Zoopla in June 2017
Things to do and see
For those who enjoy getting outside, Whittlesey is ideally located close to the fenlands which offer numerous walks and waterways to explore.
The town is also very well situated for new homeowners to take advantage of all that nearby Peterborough has to offer. Cinemas, retail outlets and theatres are all within easy reach.
Transport links
The town benefits from its own rail station which links directly with Ely and Peterborough and provides quick access to Cambridge, London and Stansted Airport. Road users are within easy reach of both the A47 and A1.
The town has its own thriving secondary school, Sir Harry Smith Community College, and supports a number of primary and nursery schools.
Before the draining of the fens, Whittlesey was an island of dry ground encircled by the marshy fens. Interestingly, excavations of nearby Flag Fen indicate thriving local settlements as far back as 1000 BC.
In more recent times Whittlesey was linked to Peterborough in the west and March in the east by the Roman Fen Causeway which was probably built in the 1st century AD.
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My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Expected Date of Publication: September 30, 2014
Emmaline Neal needs a date. Just a date—someone to help her get through her ex-fiancé's wedding without losing her mind. But pickings are slim in Manningsport, New York, population 715. In fact, there's really only one option: local heartthrob Jack Holland. Everyone loves Jack, and he won't get the wrong idea…. After all, Jack Holland would never actually be interested in a woman like Em. Especially not with his beautiful ex-wife creeping around, angling to reunite ever since he rescued a group of teens and became a local hero.
But when the wedding festivities take an unexpectedly passionate turn, Em figures it was just one crazy night. Jack is too gorgeous, too popular, to ever end up with her. So why is she the one he can talk to about his deep, dark feelings? If Em is going to get her dream man, she'll have to start by believing in him…
My ReviewIf you're a fan of Kristan Higgins, especially her Blue Heron series, then you would undoubtedly enjoy In Your Dreams. This book is about Jack Holland, the all-around American hero and all around nice guy and Emmaline.
Their romance is unconventional because you would never thought of them as being the perfect match. Emmaline suffered from residual insecurities due to her stutter and then being dumped by her fiance for a gorgeously lithe Barbie. Meanwhile, Jack was tired of being called a hero especially when, in his estimation, he failed spectacularly at it and just want to get away. Emmaline needing a date to her ex-fiance's wedding proved to be the distraction he needed to get away. Of course, sparks fly between Jack and Emmaline and sets them on a course of self-discovery and happily ever after.
One thing I loved about this book is the small town setting. I have a soft spot for small town romances and Kritan Higgins is a master of small town romance. Her characters are vividly drawn. They're not always perfect but their flaws is what makes them lovable and relatable in the first place.
In Your Dreams is vintage Higgins with its wickedly funny dialogue and quirky characters. I enjoyed reading this book immensely. If you're a hardcore romance reader who likes steam in her books, then a fair warning. This book doesn't have any graphic sexy scenes. In fact, all the love scenes were fade to black. I didn't miss it that much though. In fact, I found it oddly refreshing.
I'll definitely recommend this book if you're in a mood for some light, wholesome romance.
ARC provided by Harlequin via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.


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Police have said part of the southbound carriageway of the A43 is currently impassable because emergency services are at the scene of a road traffic collision.
The road is now closed southbound between the M1 and Towcester, because of a serious accident involving a single vehicle earlier today.
Northbound traffic had also been stopped this morning while an air ambulance attended the scene.
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ROXBURY, NJ - A recently formed interscholastic mountain biking team based in Randolph is inviting sixth-grade to 12th-grade Roxbury students to participate.
The team, called the Randolph Revolution, fields riders that compete in mountain bike races in the New Jersey Interscholastic Cycling League (NJICL), a National Interscholastic Cycling Association (NICA) sanctioned, statewide mountain biking league for youths, said Jeremy Klopper, one of the coaches. The Randolph Revolutions is a "composite" team that includes riders from Randolph, Roxbury, Mine Hill, Dover and Victory Gardens.
Klopper said the team was established "to provide area youth an opportunity to meet new friends and ride the local trails." The riding season runs from October through late June.
"Our group consists of a wide variety of experience levels, some with previous racing experience, and others that are entirely new to mountain biking," he said. "We are part of an inclusive league and do not hold tryouts or make cuts. If you want to ride, you ride. If you want to race, you race."
Klopper said parents are welcomed to ride with the team on its weekly group rides.
The $60 registration fee is for the entire season and covers liability insurance and other league expenses, he said. "For those that choose to race, there is an additional race fee which isn't due until race registration in the spring," Klopper added.
Those who want more information or would like to arrange a try-it-out ride can email firstname.lastname@example.com or follow and message the team through its Facebook or Instagram pages by searching for @MTBRandolph.


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MILWAUKEE—Officers sent in a robot they normally use to defuse explosives to break an SUV window and end a standoff that shut down a major Milwaukee freeway for six hours on Friday.
The robotic device, with its long tentacle, broke a rear window on the vehicle authorities suspected was stolen, and a deputy then used a long stick to drop in a canister of gas. The driver emerged in a cloud and laid down on the freeway as SWAT officers moved to handcuff him.
Deputies pulled a female passenger from the SUV as gas billowed out the door. Three police dogs, held back by deputies, barked loudly.
"Move away from the car! Roll! Roll!" a SWAT team member shouted to the driver with his gun trained on the man.
Authorities haven't said whether the suspects were armed or why they refused to come out of the SUV.
The standoff had begun at 4 a.m. when a Milwaukee County sheriff's deputy pulled up behind the SUV, which was stopped along westbound Interstate 94 near the city's major downtown interchange. The driver and passenger refused commands to come out of the vehicle.
More deputies and SWAT team officers converged near the vehicle—and the waiting began. Dozens of drivers got stuck on the freeway as authorities shut down the road.
Mark Gauger got caught in the mess at about 5 a.m. as he was on his way to work in nearby Waukesha.
"For the life of me, I never expected to see something like that at 5 a.m.!" Gauger told the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. "I was one of the fortunate few that were able to reverse down the exit ramp."
Several hours into the standoff, deputies directed backed-up vehicles off the freeway.
Information from: WTMJ-TV, http://www.todaystmj4.com


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TWITTER Tips: Real Twitter Account. Part 1 of 3. Is the person or company who is your Twitter follower, or that you are following on Twitter, a real Twitter member or a Twitter spammer? It can at times be difficult to discern between the two. The more that you use Twitter the better that you will become at detecting who is real and who is a spammer. In fact, your followers and you both need to prove yourself as being a real Twitter member. Twitter Help does offer some tips in this regard but below are some more tips to help you.
TWITTER allows you to create a public or a protected private Twitter account. Twitter, unlike some other social media sites such as Facebook, does not have a feature that allows you to decide who can follow you if you have a public Twitter account. The only way to control who can follow you is by making your Twitter account private by opting to have your Twitter account and tweets protected via Twitter 'Settings'. An unprotected public Twitter account allows anyone, including spammers, to automatically follow you without your permission. So, if a Twitter member has a public account, when trying to decide who to follow choose based on who someone is following not by who their followers are. If you do not want certain followers Twitter does have a feature that lets you unfollow, block or report someone as a spammer.
Firstly, a few facts about Spam. SPAM is defined as sending the same message multiple times to many recipients. Spam can neither be avoided nor entirely eradicated on Twitter, or on other social media sites, because spammers are constantly present everywhere on the Internet. And, spam will always be a part of the Internet due to the fact that 51% of Internet traffic is actually non-human and mostly malicious software programs that include spam.
The following numbered list provides the most reliable and the best methods for you and your followers to utilize in order to prove yourself as a real Twitter member:
(1) When you create a Twitter account Twitter gives you two options to be notified by them of a new follower. You give them your mobile number and they send you a text message and you connect your email account to Twitter enabling them to also send you an email notification of a new follower. You really should use both options. When Twitter sends you a text message notification of a new follower they also send a second text message from their number: 21212. Sometimes a Twitter follower notification shows up only as a mobile text message or only as an email notification, not as both. Many Twitter members only follow Twitter followers that appear both as a mobile text message and via their email account.
NOTE: If you have a protected private Twitter account you will usually not receive a mobile text message follower notification from Twitter until after your Twitter account has been indexed and appears via search engines. You will only receive a Follow Request e-mail notification via your personal e-mail account connected to Twitter, for example, your Gmail or Hotmail, etcetera.
(2) Add a Twitter Profile Widget to your blog and/or website. This widget displays your Twitter picture, username and a stream of your timed tweets in real-time. I used to have this widget on my blog but no longer do since I now have a private protected Twitter account as of April 2, 2012. This widget can only be used with a public Twitter account. As soon as you post a tweet to Twitter your direct tweet also appears within seconds inside of your blog or website Twitter Profile Widget. If you do an indirect tweet (called a retweet) of someone else's original tweet directly from Twitter their username will appear inside of your widget not yours. To have your Twitter username also appear in your widget beside a retweet do the retweet directly from a tweeter's official blog and/or website not via Twitter. To add this Twitter Profile Widget, login to Twitter and follow the steps at this link: https://twitter.com/about/resources/widgets/widget_profile. NOTE: A Twitter member who has a protected private account (as I do now) will not have a Twitter Profile Widget on their sites since their stream of tweets is also protected making tweets invisible to the public on Twitter, ergo, tweets will not appear inside of this widget, either.
(3) Upload your picture on to your Twitter profile. If you have a a picture of yourself on your blog and/or website also upload one of yourself to Twitter. Make certain that the pictures clearly depict you. If you are an employee of a business with your own personal business related Twitter profile upload a picture of yourself to it and include your direct personal business URL address website page link, if you have one. Also, add your business's blog and/or website URL link(s) to your Twitter profile. The majority of real Twitter members usually do also have an official blog and/or website, if they do not have another official site then it is suspicious and most likely a spammer.
(4) Add a Twitter Button to your blog and/or website. Twitter has these buttons: Follow Me, Share a Link, Mention and Hashtag. To add one or all of these buttons login in to Twitter and follow the steps at this link: https://twitter.com/about/resources/buttons. Preferably, you should use a Twitter 'Follow Me' button that includes and displays your Twitter username. As you can see at the upper right of my blog, I have a Twitter 'Follow Me' button that displays my Twitter username: @PamelaJParr50. It is a flash (animated) widget and you can get the same one or choose another at this link: http://www.twitterflash.net/
A Twitter member with an official personal or professional blog and/or website should definitely also have a Twitter 'Follow Me' button on their sites. Not all real Twitter members do have Twitter 'Follow Me' or other types of Twitter buttons or widgets on their other sites but they are still legitimate. Trust the ones most who do have Twitter buttons and widgets on their sites (especially if they have a public Twitter account with a Twitter Profile Widget). Click this link: Twitter Profile Widget.
Spammers do impersonate others such as well-know people and corporations, as well as their blogs and websites, so even if you do see that a Twitter member does have a Twitter 'Follow Me' button or has an account that has been verified by Twitter (click on this word: Verified for an explanation) there is a safer way to follow them. Instead of clicking on their Twitter profile 'Follow Me' button type their blog or website URL address in to your browser's address bar, then click on their Twitter 'Follow Me' button via their other site(s).
(5) A real Twitter member who provides a link to their official blog or website should also have an attribution (copyright) usually at the bottom of their site's home page. Most sites indicate the year of their site's creation and the current year 2012, such as I do at the bottom of my blog: 'Pamela J. Parr 2011-2012 Copyright. Computer Repair Service, Fredericton, NB, Canada. Powered by Blogger'. Most reputable bloggers and website owners will keep this information up-to-date whereas a lot of spammers who have fake blogs and websites certainly do not.
(6) Sign up to other social media sites such as Facebook, LinkedIn, MySpace, etcetera, and connect them all to your blog and website by adding their related social media profile widgets and buttons such as: Follow Me, Share, Like and Mention on to your sites. I have a Twitter Follow Me button at the bottom of my website home page at this link: http://sites.google.com/site/pamela1parr
(7) Be cautious of following Twitter members who have this stated in their Twitter profile bio: "Follow Me, I Follow Back" or "We Follow Back" or "I Always Follow Back". They are usually spammers.
(8) Verified Twitter Accounts. All accounts verified by Twitter have a blue verified badge. The badge is a small white check mark encased inside of a blue circle above their Twitter username: @paulpottsmusic and to the right of their Twitter account name: Paul Potts (blue check mark). This verification check mark also appears directly to the right of a Twitter account name when you do a Twitter username search within Twitter. See an example of a verified account at this link: https://support.twitter.com/articles/119135-faqs-about-verified-accounts. If the blue verified badge appears any where else on a Twitter account it is not legitimate.
Many well-known incorporated businesses such as Microsoft and Google have verified Twitter badges as do many famous people. Twitter decides who gets verified and you cannot request verification but their verification of well-know accounts does help when deciding who to follow.
(9) NEVER login to your own, or another Twitter member's Twitter account, via a Google search link (or by using another search engine) of your Twitter account name or username, for example: pamela parr twitter or @PamelaJParr50. Cyber criminals do make up faked Twitter accounts just as they also make up faked blog's and websites. They hope that you will click on a fake search link of a faked Twitter account and login to your own Twitter account. Once you login using this fake link they can take control of your Twitter account and do such things as steal your password, get your personal information within Twitter, and unfollow or follow people.
This is Twitter's secured (https) URL address: https://twitter.com/. Always login to Twitter by typing their secured URL address in to your browser's www. address bar. Once you do login in to Twitter you should still see their secured address in your browser's URL www. address bar. Click on your Twitter username at the upper left of your Twitter home page and the official secured Twitter address and your secured Twitter username appears, this is mine: https://twitter.com/#!/PamelaJParr50. Click on one of your Twitter follower's username and you see their official Twitter address: https://twitter.com/#!/ScamDetector. Twitter does have its own search bars (fields) for finding other Twitter members to follow but, as I stated above, it is safer to follow them via their blog or website by typing their site's link in to your browser, then click on their 'Follow Me' button.
(10) Is the same Twitter member that you are following the same Twitter member who follows you back? Since some members that you are following may have several accounts (or a spammer may have made-up a faked account(s) of a member) check to see that they are indeed the same follow-back member by checking for your Twitter profile under their 'FOLLOWING' list via their Twitter profile.
Most people who are getting spammed and hacked today have it happen to them while they are on social media sites! My next two articles of this three part TWITTER Tips blog post will cover Twitter spammers and hackers and will be entitled: TWITTER Tips: Spam Twitter Account. Part. 2 of 3., and TWITTER Tips: Hacked Twitter Account. Part 3 of 3. Please read all three of my posts, it is of the utmost importance that you do in order to help you protect yourself while using Twitter and all other social media sites.
NOTE: There are times when I will follow social media spammers (and other types of cyber criminals) because I help catch them.
NOTE: You can also contact me with any of your computer related questions via my cnet.com profile at this link: www.cnet.com/profile/pamjparr/, then just click on: E-mail Pamela j.


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The truck driver responsible for the Tracy Morgan crash was speeding, according to investigation findings. He was also close to the limits for being behind the wheel set by federal law, suggesting that he was speeding to reach his final destination. The crash took place on June 7, seriously injuring the comedian and killing one passenger.
Reports instantly came out that the driver of the truck was sleepy, and failed to realize that the traffic ahead of him had slowed down. He then crashed into the back of Morgan's limo, and it ended with a six-car crash. There were seven passengers in the limo at the time, and two others were injured not including the 30 Rock star and his friend, James McNair, who died.
According to reports, the truck driver Kevin Roper swerved to avoid hitting another car in front of him. That led to hitting the limo instead. Allegations include that the driver had not slept in more than 24 hours, and he was too tired to be on the road. The incident has raised serious questions over the limits on drivers, and other laws surrounding truckers.
The current federal law states that truck drivers can only spend a maximum of 11 hours driving and only work 14 hours a day. He had been working for 13 and a half hours when he crashed, and had to drive to Perth Amboy. Had he been driving at the speed limit, investigators agreed that he would have been pushing the full limit for working. As a driver for Wal-Mart, the company was asked for comment about the itinerary by the Boston Herald but they have so far declined.
So far, Roper has pleaded not guilty to death and assault by driving. However, he may have to face other charges for speeding, as that is now believed to be the reason for the truck driver crashing into Morgan's limo. The investigation continues as police try to understand the situation.
Wal-Mart has indicated that the route given should not have breached federal law. It also states that it will take the responsibility should its driver be found guilty in court. The company may need to look into its routes to make them safer for other road users. Safety equipment is also needed. There is supposed to be a safety system onboard trucks to alert drivers of slowing traffic ahead, but Wal-Mart cannot confirm that it was working at the time of the collision.
The main issue is with the Senate, which is considering increasing the 60-70 hour week for drivers to 80 hours a week. After this crash it would suggest that this would be irresponsible. Roper was allegedly already pushing the current limit, and was too tired to realize the traffic in front of him was slowing down. Of course, arguably he may not have been speeding had it not been for getting close to the limit of his daily driving hours.
The SNL comedian is making a recovery in hospital, along with his two other friends injured. However, there is still a grieving family due to the crash. The investigation continues to see if the Morgan crash was due to a speeding truck driver and the limits on the hours.
By Alexandria Ingham
Washington Post


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text: Kenneth Bae, who is serving a 15 year sentence in a North Korean labor camp is now in a hospital, as his health continues to worsen. Bae has lost more than 50 pounds since his detention and is suffering from severe back and leg pain. He was convicted of trying to topple the Kim regime, and remains imprisoned despite the United States's appeals for his release.


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Last week, we spotlighted The Soulsville Charter School, which is dedicated to preparing students for success in college and life in an academically rigorous, music-rich environment. This week, with the holiday shopping season in high gear and a focus on preventing the traditional, corresponding rise in crime, let us review some helpful tips to protect your family and friends, as well as your coworkers and businesses.
Thanks again to the Phelps family, which owns Phelps Security and organizes a community action group known as B.I.G. for Memphis (Business Interest Group). The group hosts monthly meetings that bring business leaders together with colonels from the Memphis Police Department for abbreviated Blue C.R.U.S.H. presentations and helpful crime prevention tips. The most recent event offered a plethora of advice related to the holiday season, so I would like to share some of their tips and ask you to please pass these along to everyone you know and love.
The first tip is to lock your car doors and keep your windows rolled up while pumping gas. Ladies, instead of leaving your purse in the passenger seat, hide it or place it under your seat. Thieves are opening car doors and stealing purses while individuals pump gas. They are also working in pairs, so as one distracts you, the other reaches into your car.
The second tip is to hide all belongings before you get to the store or destination. Thieves are watching as you arrive, so if you try to hide your personal artifacts then, it may be too late. Avoid dropping off shopping bags and re-entering stores for the same reason. When exercising at a gym, carry your keys with you instead of leaving them in a locker. Criminals are getting into the lockers, grabbing your keys, clicking the alarm to find your car, then stealing it.
Keep your home well-lit and bushes trimmed near doors and in front of windows. Avoid placing your Christmas tree in front of a window, which showcases presents. If traveling, have neighbors pick up your mail and newspaper. Report any suspicious vehicles to your police precinct.
Keeping your business tidy and clean will help deter crime. Always have two employees open and close your store. Test your alarm and surveillance cameras to make sure they are in working order.
Finally, ladies, if someone does try to grab your purse while walking to your vehicle, throw your purse the opposite direction and run away. Almost always, the thief will go toward the purse, giving you time to flee. Just make sure you have copies of your credit cards at home.
These tips apply to everyone, everywhere – not just in Memphis. I encourage you to help spread the word and let us work together to keep our community safe this holiday season.
Jeremy Park, director of communications at Lipscomb Pitts Insurance and director of the Lipscomb Pitts Breakfast Club, can be reached at email@example.com.
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Sunday, March 6, 2011
Cover Art and Blurb: NATURAL INSTINCTS
And now, ladies and gentlemen, it is my pleasure to introduce you to Andreas Nikandros and Titus Antonius Calidus in my upcoming m/m vampire novel, NATURAL INSTINCTS.
Andreas Nikandros has one focus, to kill the vampire he believes murdered his sister, and he knows with their greater strength, the surest way to kill a vampire is to become one. As a zoologist, he's used to looking at the world from a natural standpoint, but when he sets out on a quest to find a vampire to Turn him, what he finds in Titus Antonius Calidus is the last thing he expected. Titus has lived for over a thousand years, and in that time, has only ever given his heart to one man. As they follow their natural instincts, they discover something truly worth living for, each other.
Coming soon to MLR Press
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OOHHH A new paranormal from you..uummmmm cannot wait to see how well you did. CindersReplyDelete
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- AnonymousMarch 11, 2011 at 11:32 PM
Can't wait!!I'm a big fan of paranmoral books! It funny but I was never a big fan of books set in the entertainment biz, but your Conquest books change my mind big time! So readng a book about vampires from you I just know is going to be great! Barb W.ReplyDelete
Thank you so much, Barb! I'm very happy to hear you're a fan of paranormal books! And then to hear my Conquest books got you more into stories set in the entertainment world, I'm super flattered. Thank you! Now here's hoping my vamps live up to expectations and you'll enjoy them just as much as Jesse, Evan, and the guys :-)ReplyDelete


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The short version of the post is this: The Hotel Monaco, DC, is in the lead for this year's prestigious Golden Hallway Award.
This is a very groovy hotel. The hallways are nearly hallucination-generating in their stripey efflorescence. (The photo doesn't do the effect justice, I'm afraid to say).
Adding to the optical glory, along the way to your room, you'll pass some ersatz Ellsworth Kelly paintings. (Though if I remember correctly, he tended to favor brighter colors).
My room suffered from a few, uh, irregularities. Once again, I find that rational hotel floor numbering is disappearing art. I was on floor one, which isn't really the ground floor. It's below street level. How did I know? My room's windows were usable as viewing devices only by NBA starting centers.
(That last photo is taken at standing height, with the camera pointed straight up toward the ceiling). The light, such as it is, which through yonder windows break, is at sidewalk level.
The Monaco DC is a Kimpton hotel (like the 72 Park Avenue I stayed in last year) and as such, offers the guest the opportunity to purchase lounge wear to maximize the pleasure of his or her sojourn.
I wasn't interested in the top, and the bottoms were size XXL. The thought of me sashaying around my room, alone, in a giant pair of artificial-fiber leopard-print boxers makes even me feel a little woozy, so I put them both back into the closet, along with the giraffe-print bathrobe, which I think was woven of lead, as it weighed 80 or 90 pounds.
The Monaco has a couple of peculiarities, none of which detracted from my stay.
One, there is no room 114. (Maybe it's like platform 12 3/4 in the Harry Potter books). I couldn't take a picture of it, for what I hope to be obvious reasons.
Across the hall from the missing room is pecularity number two, a non-enterable or leaveable door. See?
Ah well, minor points. The hotel has a great location (across the street from the National Portrait Gallery), convivial hosts, nice toiletries, and a dang good restaurant with at least one very charming waitress. (The one who waited on my colleague and me.)
Best of all, for professional pickers-of-nits like me, the hotel actually has (hold your breath here) FREE internet access in your room, and free wireless in the lobby.
Go. Stay.
Sunday, July 20, 2008
Hotel Monaco, Washington, DC
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- Mandy said...
I am now visualizing you in the negligee.
You know you bought it. C'mon.
- July 22, 2008 at 2:26 PM
- piter said...
This pictures of Hotel Monaco shows the interior furniture and decoration. It shows the curtains, wall design and many more.
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- May 28, 2011 at 2:27 PM
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2011-08-17 / People/Social
Farmingdale baseball league enjoys day at Allen Park
Assemblyman Joseph Saladino joined Steve Licata, top center, the new league director on Farmingdale Baseball League day recently held at Allen Park, Farmingdale. Hundreds of children and parents enjoyed a day at the ball park complete with hot dogs and refreshments.
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The Edith M Ellis Charitable Trust was set up in 1985 as a grant-making Quaker trust. Quakers share a way of life, not a set of beliefs. We seek to experience God directly, within ourselves and in our relationships with others and the world around us. We meet together for worship in local meetings which are inclusive and open to all.
The Trust aims to make small grants (normally ranging from £500 to £3,000) to a broad range of Quaker and other UK-registered charities or Non-Governmental organisations, public bodies and social enterprises, in normal circumstances limited to those with an annual turnover of less than approximately £350,000. We like to give one-off grants, time-limited support and seed money for start-up projects.
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Ha. Yall aren't shot of me and promotion YET.
This week I've written stuff about and others have written reviews of Sex & Violence and it's all here in a handy list, courtesy of Heather at The Flyleaf Review, in case you need it. (Why would you need it? Oh, I don't know. I know I needed it. Heather is lovely.)
First up is The Midnight Garden, where Wendy Darling reviews the book, and then lets me talk about writing scenes of fictional sex and violence as well.
Second, if you live in the Minneapolis/St. Paul area, Laura Ruby and I will be doing a reading at the Loft Literary Center on Sunday, November 17th, at 2 pm in the afternoon. Perfect time for you to sleep in, have your hangover breakfast and then haul your carcass downtown for a little CULTURE.
Laura Ruby is the author of Bad Apple, Play Me and Good Girls. And that's just her Young Adult list! She has a whole set of other books you can learn about here.
We're going to talk about sex and violence in this reading, but it won't get prurient. It's free and open to the public. And I think there will be snacks. Because, of course.
Would you like to see my new fabulous eyebrows? Unfortunately, they are accompanied by a photo of me where I look like I'm tying a damsel to the train tracks. It's kind of evil. But it's at least in focus.


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A dedicated local resident who helped raise around £200,000 for three local charities has had to call it a day after a long struggle with a degenerative lung disease took its toll.
James Beeching, who lives in St Leonards, began fundraising with 10 friends four years ago, raising money for Cystic Fibrosis, a condition James has had since birth. James said the campaign kick started his desire to help others: "This small charity 'Barcelona Boomerang' became a household name during a 12 month campaign, hosting a variety of events and initiatives that saw the team raise over £50,000 for the charity."
James put his new found skills to good use and, in March 2013, began working for St Michael's Hospice as a Community Fundraiser. He spent the next two years creating and delivering a number of fundraising events and initiatives, including the first 'Colour the Coast' event in Hastings Old Town last summer, raising over £13,000.
Barcelona Boomerang was voted 'Charity of the Year' in the Hastings Observer Achiever's Awards 2014.
James joined the local Round Table, where he continued to work raising money within the local community through the Hastings Beer Festival and other fundraising ventures. James introduced the 'Pitch for a Pitch' campaign to the festival, which gives local charities and non-profit organisations a chance to bid for the pitch.
James' illness means he has to cut back on fundraising to concentrate on his home life and dedicate spending more time with 8 month old twins Isobel and Logan. He said: "Cystic Fibrosis is a degenerative condition that requires extensive treatment, including regular nebulisers, daily physiotherapy and the need to take over 30 tablets per day. The disease effects many organs, but the biggest problem in most cases is to maintain lung function. Due to a decline in my health I sadly, and reluctantly, resigned from my post at St Michael's Hospice."
Head of Fundraising at St Michael's Hospice, Perdita Chamberlain said James will be missed. "'We are all sorry to see James leave – his passion for the organisation, and the enthusiasm with which he took on every fundraising event were palpable. He has enthused and engaged, raised both money and awareness and leaves behind several new annual events."
James added: "I am incredibly sad to be saying goodbye to the Hospice. I am very proud to have been a part of a team that provides such a vital service, but I have to think about my health and my family. Having Cystic Fibrosis at the age of 32 is not an easy ride. I only have a certain amount of energy and I now need to focus that on my family."


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A fact that seldom reaches the outside world is the deep admiration and pride that the modern Iranians have for their founders. They cannot avoid remembering the great Achaemenid Empire that started under Cyrus the Great in 560 or 559 BC and ended with the arrival of Alexander the Great in 331 BC. It is not surprising that Alexander is considered as "the cursed" since he terminated a dynasty that had ruled over Persia for two hundred years.
I was aware of the Nowruz festivities, Iran's New Year that also is the first day of spring, when everybody goes en masse to the ruins of Persepolis, but the celebrations for the "Day of Cyrus the Great" are new to me.
Based on historical records, Cyrus the Great is being remembered on October 29, the date on which he entered Babylon in 539 BC. Since this city was the ancient capital of the world that included modern Iraq, Syria, Lebanon and Israel, the Persian King Cyrus was soon recognized by all these countries as their legitimate ruler.
Since Cyrus the Great is buried at Pasargadae, this is where the Iranians come together. This year, the gathering was moved back one day to compensate for the leap year in the Iranian and Gregorian calendars. October 28 fell on a Friday, the weekend in Iran, and people from near and far flocked to Pasargadae. They started gathering around Cyrus' tomb on the night before, creating unknown traffic jams on the roads which eventually had to be closed down. Social media, however, shared images of the devotees shouting slogans praising the king. Every Iranian still knows the words of Darius' prayer for his people: "May Ahuramazda protect this country from invaders, famine and lies!", although some historians doubt the authenticity of these words.
President Rouhani of Iran kindly commented that Persepolis is one of the invaluable and unique remains of the ancient history and had appreciative words for the ingenuity, the wisdom, and the management skills of his ancestor. However, the most senior Ayatollah in the holy city of Qom harshly criticized these gathering because Iran has so long been oppressed by kings, adding that the Iranians today live in a revolutionary and Islamic country.
Poor Cyrus, who respected the customs and beliefs of all nations, and truly deserved to be called "Great". Translated in today's vocabulary, we should say that he was famous for his achievements in human rights, politics and military strategy. After all, he laid the foundations for a central administration and a government that worked to the benefit of his subjects. It is sad to see how his great principles have been turned into a political and religious discussion, something he definitely did not want.


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Jonny Sexton is included in Joe Schmidt's 42-player two day camp on Sunday and Monday at Carton House.
The get together is new Test coach Schmidt's small window to work with the players ahead of the Guinness Series in November.
Alone of Ireland's Lions contingent, Sexton has endured a tough start to the new campaign after starting in new club Racing Metro's opening three Top 14 games.
That schedule was to be expected following his big money move from Leinster but he had negotiated into his contract that he would be released for Ireland camps.
The Dubliner will come in the morning after Racing's home clash with Bordeaux Begles on Saturday night.
"It's an extremely tough and demanding championship," admitted Sexton this week.
"There is no downtime and it will be more demanding in terms of my recovery.
"In Ireland, I benefited from more rest. After four or five matches in a row, I knew I could take a break. Here, I don't have that luxury."
As Schmidt himself says, there is a familiar look to the long list squad announced but there is room for tighthead Jack McGrath, who has started the season brilliantly for Leinster, and for Leicester's Niall Morris.
"Selection was difficult as it's the first time we have had to narrow our focus a bit and determine a cut off point for players," Schmidt explained.
"A number of selections were very tight which is positive.
"The group is predominantly 'tried and proven' but with some newer faces as well.
"It's an opportunity to get to know the players as well as an opportunity to have a look ahead and start to get a little bit of organization done for the Guinness Series."
The Kiwi added: "There are a number of players such as Tommy O'Donnell, Michael Bent, Stuart Olding, Andrew Trimble, Craig Gilroy and Felix Jones that were not considered due to injury.
"But some of these players may well be involved in the autumn as they return to full fitness and resume playing.
"There are also a few players who have not yet had many opportunities to make an impression and a few youngsters who have been impressive in the early rounds of the Pro 12 that we've left to keep working with their provinces.
"There is no doubting the challenge that autumn presents but we're looking forward to getting a little bit of a head start this weekend"


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Uterine fibroid tumors, medically generally known as uterine leiomyomata or simply myoma, are growths consisting of smooth muscle cells and fibrous connective tissue commonly discovered within the wall of the uterus. Some increase beneath the lining in the uterus; some develop among the muscles of your uterus, even though some increase in the direction of the exterior component of your uterus. Uterine fibroid tumors may expand in clusters or like a solitary nodule and may possibly range in dimensions.
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Are uterine fibroid tumors cancerous?
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Xbox Live Ultimate Game Sale Starts July
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Microsoft has confirmed that it is going to be starting a new Xbox Live Ultimate game sale over on the Xbox Live Marketplace. The sale will slash the prices of many big name titles like BioShock Infinite, Max Payne 3, Tomb Raider and more.
With a whole host of discounts expected on a wide list of games from July 1st Microsoft is looking to get Xbox 360 users used to buying digital games online. The Xbox Live Marketplace already saw an ultimate sale earlier on at the start of 2013 and so this will be the second.
The included games in the promotion are:
- Assassin's Creed 3
- Bioshock Infinite
- Borderlands 2
- Brothers in Arms: Hell's Highway
- Bulletstorm
- Command and Conquer Red Alert 3
- Crysis
- Crysis 3
- Divinity II: The Dragon Knight Saga
- Dragon Age Origins
- Far Cry 3
- Far Cry Instincts Predator
- Forza Horizon
- Gears of War: Judgement
- Hasbro Family Game Night 3
- Hitman Absolution
- Kinect Sports 2
- Left 4 Dead 2
- Lego Batman 2: DC Superheroes
- Lego Lord of the Rings
- Mass Effect
- Max Payne 3
- Metal Gear Rising: Revengence
- Monopoly Streets
- Perfect Dark Zero
- Prey
- Rockstar Table Tennis
- The Orange Box
- Tomb Raider
- The Witcher 2
- WWE 13 GonD
- XCOM: Enemy Unknown
There are no specific details yet on what games will get what discounts but you only have to wait until July 1st to find out. You should also expect daily specials too so if you've got an Xbox 360 and still play it, it could be worth checking the Xbox Live Marketplace everyday in July.
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The National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE) has issued full guidance to the NHS in England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland on Percutaneous occlusion of the left atrial appendage in non-valvular atrial fibrillation for the prevention of thromboembolism.
It replaces the previous guidance on Percutaneous occlusion of the left atrial appendage for atrial fibrillation (NICE interventional procedures guidance 181, June 2006).
Atrial fibrillation (AF) is the irregular and rapid beating of the upper two chambers of the heart (the atria) which increases the risk of stroke. In people with AF, blood clots often form in the left atrial appendage, which is a small sac off the left atrium. These clots can travel in the blood to the brain, where they may block the blood flow, causing a stroke. In this procedure, a special device is inserted that blocks the mouth of the left atrial appendage in order to prevent migration of the blood clot.
Coding and clinical classification codes for this guidance.
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This guidance represents the view of NICE, arrived at after careful consideration of the evidence available. When exercising their judgement, healthcare professionals are expected to take this guidance fully into account. However, the guidance does not override the individual responsibility of healthcare professionals to make decisions appropriate to the circumstances of the individual patient, in consultation with the patient and/or guardian or carer.
Commissioners and/or providers have a responsibility to implement the guidance, in their local context, in light of their duties to have due regard to the need to eliminate unlawful discrimination, advance equality of opportunity, and foster good relations. Nothing in this guidance should be interpreted in a way that would be inconsistent with compliance with those duties.
Commissioners and providers have a responsibility to promote an environmentally sustainable health and care system and should assess and reduce the environmental impact of implementing NICE recommendations wherever possible.


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The topic of Female masturbation is not that popular in our culture, but perhaps, these facts about it might make it easier to discuss.
1. More people do it than you think. A very high percentage of women admit to masturbating regularly, and this is not counting those who are probably too shy to admit it.
2. More women are even doing it more often than you think.60 percent of women indulge in some self-lovin' about two to three times a week. About 10 percent of women do it every day.
3. There is something called Psychic Masturbator. These women can turn themselves on and even orgasm with their minds. A neuroscientist has witnessed and tested female volunteers in an MRI machine who could quite literally think their way to a orgasm just as intense as if they had done it the old-fashioned way.
4. Female animals masturbate too. Observed out in the wild and in their owners homes, female animals have been caught in compromising situations and they all have their sex toy of choice: horses rub against fences, birds bend their tails, while porcupines and monkeys have sticks.
5. It dates back in history. The first depiction of female masturbation was seen in a clay woman figurine dating back to 4 BC from a temple site on the island of Malta. She is referred to as the Hagar Qim woman and she is poised "with one hand languidly supporting her head."
6. Women are bigger dirty talkers. According to a 2002 study, young women are much more open talking about sex than men are, including masturbation topics, although they only do this when among other women.
7. Masturbation helps with menstrual cramps. Experts explain that the surge of feel-good hormones released during solo sex can help relieve pain.
8. More women watch porn than you think. Studies reveal that more and more women are now watching pornography to learn more about female masturbation.
9. Women use it to put themselves to sleep. According to an infographic, 32 percent of women masturbate to help themselves fall asleep.
10. Some women will rather go solo. 41 percent of women said they enjoy masturbation more than sex.
11. Familiarity with your erogenous zones. when ladies masturbate often it is discovered that they tend to know which parts of their body is more sensitive than the other, although most ladies are shy to do so.. some are comfortable with touching their bodies.


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The result is a bold new tagline—It must be the Philly—that takes a lighthearted approach in demonstrating it's the only cream cheese that can transform everyday moments into something much better. The platform kicked off with a launch spot titled 'Budget Meeting', in which Philly shows that when people get excited about something as dry as a budget meeting, It must be the Philly.
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Cornices. 2 feet of powder. North Carolina in November.
One of these things is not like the others.
The forecast for snow earlier in the week got us all excited. Temps would be cold enough for Cataloochee to make snow and maybe have an early opening if conditions were right. We made plans to drive west from Chapel Hill to Waynesville Saturday morning hoping that we could catch opening day. But as the week continued, the forecast went from 1-3 inches to 6 inches, and then to 8 inches, and then up to 10 inches on high peaks. This amount of snow would get us excited any time of year. After all, we've ridden street and pseudo "backcountry" with less. But this storm was to be on the first day of November, a time when we usually are stoked for temperatures to drop below 32 degrees.
As we got ready to go out on Halloween, the last visible image to come from the mountain's webcam was clouds rolling in at dusk with the grass already almost covered in natural snow.
Halloween of Franklin St. Chapel Hill, NC -- 30,000 people
Getting up the next morning was hard. One of our buddies was still in his costume and a little drunk from last night when we picked him up. But pictures of snow from family in the mountains urged us forward. We stopped at my Mom's house in Asheville to pick up a few pieces of winter gear and conditions looked promising. A few inches of snow in Asheville usually means a lot more at higher elevations. And the scenery was beautiful, many of the trees still had blazing orange and red leaves under the blanket of snow they carried. But as we drove deeper into the mountains, there was less and less snow. We started getting nervous that the forecasts were wrong and that our plan would fall apart. We changed our plan to hike a bald on the TN/NC border.
Driving up a Forest Service road, Pisgah National Forrest
We were right in the middle of that pink blob, and can vouch for the accuracy of the reported 22 inches.
As we made our final push west, we found the snow. It began to seem like 10 inches was a conservative forecast as we got off the paved roads and into the woods. After a few miles on this road, we reached our trail head.
Stoke was high when we finally got out of the car.
Hiking was hard. The wind above the tree line blew the snow into thigh-deep drifts, but we made it.
PRO TIP: If you don't mind barely being able to see, forget your goggles in the valley and wear glacier glasses when its foggy and snowing sideways
Garrett Okun sending and stomping // @gmo1011
On the leeward side of the bald, we were treated with a ~10 ft cornice drop into deep snow.
Will Givens // @willyg0808
After a super fun session that I wish could have been longer, it started getting dark and we had to head back. We got a nice powder run on the way down and rode all the way to the car.
Dance party at the car. Mission = Great Success!
Words & Photos: David Stanley // @dstanley2


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We are getting into the full swing of NaNoWriMo! National Novel Writing Month–that crazy time where people try to write 50,000 words in 30 days!
Yes, I signed up. No, I am nowhere near writing anything. Enh, it's still fun to pretend, right?
Anywhozzle, I am dedicating this post to the art of writing! Some people like to type, some people prefer the pen on paper feel. Here are some shiny tools I've seen around lately.
I am totally intrigued by this concept. It seems like the Jacob's Ladder of notebooks: folded one way, it's a lined notebook. Folded the other way, it has blank pages. An easy way to sort between thoughts!
Downside: you can't upload paper based writing onto the NaNo site.
I am a big fan of Google stuff and the word processer of GoogleDocs is so simple that it seems natural. This is a great tool if you are on the go and going from computer to computer instead of having one. Plus, it saves as you write, you don't have to worry about hard drive failure, and you can share it with people!
Downside: need internet access or Google Gears to make it offline and then it's basically Word.
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I debated for a hot second on whether or not to include this because it is just a concept right now. But watch the video and tell me you don't think it looks TOTALLY AWESOME!
Gizmodo has lots of details here and here
So my star-writers? What do you like to use?