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Coty Airspun Translucent Extra Coverage Loose Face Powder
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94% would repurchase
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INGREDIENTSTalc, Zinc Oxide, Zinc Stearate, Magnesium Carbonate, Fragrance, Mineral Oil (Paraffinum Liquidum), Lanolin, Cetearyl Alcohol, Imidazolidinyl Urea, Methylparaben, Propylparaben, May Contain ( /-):, Iron Oxides, D
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on 6/6/2015 1:10:00 AM
Age: 19-24
Skin: Oily, Medium, Warm
Hair: Black, Other, Other
Eyes: Brown
This product is a gem that I nearly passed on. Not only is this product the best setting powder I've EVER tried, but it's super affordable and you get a lot of product. I have very oily skin and have tried numerous expensive, high end powders that were useless. Urban Decay mattifying powder, Tarte loose powder, the list goes on and on. As expensive as their price tags are, you expect them to comply with their claims. Just cause a product has a hefty price tag does not mean it will work. Now, with this powder, I set, or rather "cook" my foundation for a few minutes. Use the powder puff that comes with it! Applies the product really well and better than a powder brush. Dust off the excess, apply and then blend my bronzer and blush with Mac's mineralize skin finish in Medium dark. My face is matte, foundation looks natural and it helps keep my makeup on all day. Of course I get a bit oily by the end of the day with my rebelling oily skin. But this powder surpasses all of the high-ends! And as far as the smell, yes, there is a strong scent to it. I don't mind at all because I buy a powder for the setting purposes- NOT to smell it all day.
on 3/31/2012 10:52:00 PM
Age: 30-35
Skin: Acne-prone, Medium, Not Sure
Hair: Black, Other, Other
Eyes: Brown
HG, hands down. Airbrushed oil control at a great price. Mac blot doesn't hold a candle to Coty Airspun for me, and is 3x the price, too. Mac blot caused breakouts for me, but I kept using it anyway because of the wonders it did for my oilies. Well, never again will I suffer through the cystic acne Blot gave me when a $7.99 product from my local drug store does (dare I say) even better than Blot, without the breakouts! My face is thankful for Coty Airspun, but sad I didn't learn about it earlier in my grease-ball life. Imagine all the shiny-faced photos that will haunt me for life simply because I never knew to look down at the tiny Coty shelf in my Walgreens *sigh*.
As for packaging and scent, the scent is definitely noticeable upon application, but I really don't mind it. The packaging I found mine in is the round, plastic casing with a puff and softer holes. I really don't have a problem with this, either. I do actually use the puff to apply the product, then buff away the excess with a large powder brush. Maybe I'm not supposed to, but I also use this to set concealer under my eyes- and really haven't noticed much creasing from it. Comes with tons of product. The finish this powder gives is smooth like porcelain, and definitely lasts longer than any other I've tried. I want to shout Coty from the rooftops...Oilies, unite!
on 10/27/2013 6:04:00 PM
Age: Unknown
Skin: Other, Other, Not Sure
Hair: Other, Other, Other
Eyes: Other
This is HG clearly- the best beauty bargain ever in the history of womankind. My grandmother, who sadly passed, used to use this and she, like me, had an affinity for makeup. I use the translucent sparingly as that's all that's needed after foundation and apply it with a BB velour puff. I think the flimsy one that comes with it is just ineffective. But at this cost, who cares! I don't like my whole face powdered so I apply it under my eyes and on my chin and on part of my cheeks liberally. Then after I apply eye shadow and liner I use a large powder brush to brush off the excess taking any shadow fallout with it perfectly and easily.
Next I apply contour, bronzer, blush etc. It leaves the lightest veil of natural looking "matte-ness" which lasts at least 5 hours.
The smell is faint but definitely "vintage" but not at all bothersome to me as it disappears almost instantly. I have been trying to find it in Naturally Neutral because translucent seems a TINY bit too light on my light-med olive skin, however it still works fine since it's feathery light and leaves no discernible whitish cast behind. I just think the tinted neutral shade might look better.
I've tried many h/e loose powders before and this is definitely right up there with the best of them, subpar packaging aside.
on 3/31/2013 9:47:00 AM
Age: 36-43
Skin: Acne-prone, Fair-Medium, Not Sure
Hair: Brunette, Other, Other
Eyes: Brown
The trick to this product is finding the right color. After you do that, you'll wonder how you lived without it. This review is not for transluscent (which is just way too pale for me) but for Naturally Neutral, which has more color.
Great powder. Milled very fine. Does not collect in pores or fine lines, just smooths the face and sets foundation. I use this with Revlon Colorstay foundation and it makes my skin look awesome. Only a little teensy bit is needed, and I use the puff that is included. This is a another trick, do not overload the product on your face.
Has not irritated my skin in any way or broken it out. I am bipolar when it comes to the scent, one day I love it, one day I hate it, but at all times I'm able to at least tolerate it enough to get the powder on my face. And the scent fades almost immediately after you put the powder on your face. Oh and I have finally figured out what the pattern is on the package. I thought at first it was a Chinese design, at least, it looked Asian or Oriental to me, but what it is upon close inspection is little powder puffs, all over the top. So now you know!
on 5/10/2010 3:26:00 AM
Age: 30-35
Skin: Dry, Fair-Medium, Not Sure
Hair: Brunette, Other, Other
Eyes: Hazel
So, I've been eyeing this product for nearly 2 years because of the raves on here....yet everytime i wandered over to the section of Walgreens I would just pick it up and put it right back down...mostly because of the strong fragrance. I recall hearing there was a unscented one but I've never seen it. Finally after finishing my last translucent powder...I picked it up. I have been using it for 2 months now and I seriously want to stock up because I don't want to be without it...It totally smooths out my face without being cakey. I have dry sensitive skin and this does not irritate or accentuate dryness. I am actually starting to get used to smell to the point that I think I actually LIKE it....
on 10/10/2015 10:31:00 AM
Age: 19-24
Skin: Combination, Medium, Warm
Hair: Brown, Other, Other
Eyes: Brown
its no consequence that this powder has a 4.4 out of 5 stars. when you do as much shopping as i do you rely solely on .. "ok does it has at least 4.0 out of 5"
i bought this based on reviews. i have acne prone skin oily combo nc 20/25 i use this to set/bake my concealor and it really is a true gem. i think it really does help brighten and i have used ben nye banana powder before.
i do think that with a primer powder and setting spray this will literally last 10 hrs or longer.. the smell is strong but it goes away and i thought it would irritate my skin but it didnt. it can also be messy but just keep the puff in the container. i think a little goes a long way i do not recommend to keep reapplying the powder bc it will get cakey. if you are going to bake dip ur brush into enough powder and pat it on ONCE eveningly if you feel like you missed a spoty use whats left over on ur brush(if you dip again its going to look cakey) leave for 5 min and swipe off there is deffinately a difference.
one of the best buys for $7 at walgreens..
on 8/11/2014 10:32:00 AM
Age: 36-43
Skin: Combination, Olive, Not Sure
Hair: Brunette, Other, Other
Eyes: Hazel
I decided to give this a try after reading other reviews here on MakeupAlley. The unscented formula was not offered in my local Walgreens so I hesitantly picked up the scented one. I have to say, I think the scent is pleasant and it is not overpowering at all. It's definitely a floral based scent that's very feminine and almost glam-vintage.
I have been using this powder with a brush to set my undereye concealer and it does a great job. As well I use the powder puff to set my foundation primarily in the t-zone area (I actually use the Boots No. 7 Tinted Moisturizer for a light foundation) This gives me a fantastic balance and shine control with a flawless finish and I'll definitely be keeping it in my morning regime.
I really like that they updated the case to plastic. I've had other translucent powders in cardboard and have experienced some mishaps, lol. The plastic feels like it will withstand a lot more handling. And at a cost of $7-$8 bucks it's a steal.
on 8/12/2009 5:17:00 PM
Age: 25-29
Skin: Combination, Medium, Not Sure
Hair: Brown, Other, Other
Eyes: Grey
This is my HG POWDER. Whatever my make up routine is I always include this powder. I was only able to find translucent and translucent extra coverage but they seem to work just fine for my skin tone. Pores appear smoother and smaller and last up to 8 hrs b4 I have to re apply. Makes a great finishing powder. I've tried BE mineral veil and it sucks....the only thing i use as a powder besides Airspun is E.L.F's Mineral Booster which is spectacular....mix em both together and u got gold.
on 5/30/2018 12:28:00 AM
Age: 30-35
Skin: Acne-prone, Tan, Not Sure
Hair: Brown, Other, Other
Eyes: Brown
This is by far the best powder ive ever used. It goes on a like a dream with my mac face and body foundation! It makes my foundation last longer and the finish is just natural almost like second skin. The only down side is yes you guessed it the AWFUL SMELL it reminds me of my grandma's powder back in the day. Overall I love it! One tub will definitely last you ages. Will defi
on 1/3/2018 6:26:00 AM
Age: 30-35
Skin: Acne-prone, Fair, Cool
Hair: Blond, Other, Other
Eyes: Green
My newest obsession. Patrickstarrr taught me to set my face with this and a damp beauty blender to even out acne scars/texture on his YouTube channel. While it's not a total miracle and my skin doesnt look PERFECT, it does an amazing job at evening the texture for sure. I am so impressed. Keeps me matte all day also. Not a fan of the fragrance, but it doesn't last long luckily. I have oily skin and I would imagine that for as matte as this is, people with dry skin wouldn't benefit from this product much. I will definitely keep using this.
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Zachary Quinto Signs On w/ James Franco For Ex-Gay Activist Film
We reported back in April that James Franco would be starring in Michael, a film centered around ex-gay activist Michael Glatze.
Now Variety exclusively reports that Zachary Quinto and Emma Roberts are officially in the mix. From Variety:
Zachary Quinto and Emma Roberts will be joining James Franco in the drama "Michael," about an anti-gay pastor who was once gay himself, Variety has learned.
Quinto will play the former boyfriend of Franco's character. Roberts is set to reteam with her "Palo Alto" co-star as his girlfriend. Chris Zylka ("The Leftovers") is also attached to the film as another past love interest.
The script for "Michael" is based on "My Ex-Gay Friend," a New York Times Magazine article by Benoit Denizet-Lewis (author of "Travels with Casey") about Michael Glatze, a Christian minister from Wyoming who was so entrenched in gay culture before he rejected his homosexuality, he founded a gay youth magazine. Justin Kelly will direct. Gus van Sant is the executive producer, along with producers Franco, Vince Jolivette, Michael Mendelsohn, Ron Singer and Scott Reed.
Reaction to this film's production has been mixed with some fearing that it may glorify an ex-gay activist. Considering the talent involved it's probably best to reserve judgment.
Still comments in Variety from the filmmakers definitely have made us curious as to how they'll be approaching the subject:
"This isn't just a story about an 'ex-gay,'" Kelly said. "It's actually a very relatable story about the power of belief and the desire to belong."
Added Denizet-Lewis: "I'm excited that everyone involved in this project is intent on telling a story that captures the full breadth of Michael's unusual life, from the inspiring gay leader I knew when I was young to the Christian pastor he is today."
If nothing else it'll be provocative. Are you looking forward to Michael, Instincters?
Yes, "the desire to belong", as Justin Kelly puts it, is incredibly strong. I am gay, but I made the (silly) decision to join the Jehovah's Witnesses as a teenager, even though I knew that they reject homosexuality as the consequence of human imperfection. I had regrets for decades. Anyway, I have met other gay men in this organization. Most of them joined the Witnesses because they wanted to get rid of their gay feelings. But when they realize they can't, they fall into depression or kill themselves. Others develop an overly manly behavior, boasting that they have overcome their ungodly feelings. But in the end they also have to recognize that they can't fake forever. It's a sad life.


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New York Mayor Rudolph Giuliani says a state appeals court had no choice but to move the shooting trial of a Guinean immigrant from the Bronx to upstate. He says protesters made it impossible for the four white police officers who shot Amadou Diallo in February to have a fair trial in New York City. He says marching, demanding indictments and protesting in front of city courthouses meant that a panel of five judges had to move the trial to Albany. Lawyers for the officers said it would be impossible to find an impartial jury in the Bronx.
Meanwhile, the federal government says that New York Mayor Giuliani's administration lacks the impartiality to distribute federal funds to homeless service providers. Housing and Urban Development Secretary Andrew Cuomo said today that the federal government will give the money directly to the groups. Cuomo told a state assembly hearing that a federal court last month ruled that city officials had acted with retaliatory intent against the non-profit group Housing Works. The city has appealed the ruling.
Giuliani denounced Cuomo's move, believing that it was designed to help the Senatorial campaign of First lady Hillary Rodham Clinton.
- Rev. Al Sharpton, President of the National Action Network.


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Did you do the correct step? Are you ready to say yes? You decided the best?
You spend time together and nothing would stop you to do so. You had made plans, you love, actually, you just waited for this moment . But suddenly, suddenly, something happened and you are put on the thoughts. To be marriage the milestone between childhood and adulthood?
Fears before marriage are normal for both women and for men. The fact that in our minds are all sorts of anxieties about the couple life let you think if you made the perfect choice. Questions like: "if I fail?", "If later I will change my mind?", "If I am not love him any longer ?", "If don't understand?". Even the most enduring love go through these changes before the big moment. Moreover, it is only natural. We're cutting the feelings of the most complex and colorful, so it is natural that such fears to appear so one hand, and the other. Fear of the unknown, especially if you have not lived together before, fear that you have not done properly, that you are not ready emotionally, financially or any other reason, will give a few headaches before the big event. But stay calm! Marriage is not nearly as complicated as it is said. Living alongside the beloved one is a unique experience, but must be aware that in life the couple must exist and compromises. This is essential for family harmony.
Our need for affection, for feeling somebody close to us, the fear of changing or the fear that you may not love your partner after a long period of time, all those things are normal. But you don't have to feel anxious, you have no reason, it is natural to be afraid of unknown situations, but once you get through your fears , you will feel so happy, like you'd never had those "black" thoughts.
The first thing that you ask yourself is" do I really love him?" This question is as normal as could be. You don't have to panic, the best thing to do is to relax and have some moments of inner silence, some moments just for you when you could put in balance the things that you love or hate at your partner, how does he makes you feel, how does he behave with you, is he your soul mate? Only when the balance tilt to the positive pole , then you are ready for the big commitment.


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This climate climate zone covers from about 44°N to 50°N latitude mostly east of the 100th meridian in North America. However, it can be found as far north as 54°N, and further west in the Canadian Prairie Provinces and below 40°N in the high Appalachians. In Europe this subtype reaches its most northerly latitude at nearly 61° N. Areas featuring this subtype of the continental climate have an average temperature in the warmest month below 22°C (22°F). Summer high temperatures in this zone typically average between 21-28°C (70-82°F) during the daytime and the average temperatures in the coldest month are generally far below the -3 °C (27°F) mark.
The Köppen Climate Classification subtype for this climate is "Dfb". (Warm Summer Continental Climate).
The average temperature for the year in Midvale is 51.1°F (10.6°C). The warmest month, on average, is July with an average temperature of 75.7°F (24.3°C). The coolest month on average is January, with an average temperature of 27.8°F (-2.3°C).
The highest recorded temperature in Midvale is 110.0°F (43.3°C), which was recorded in June. The lowest recorded temperature in Midvale is -25.0°F (-31.7°C), which was recorded in January.
The average amount of precipitation for the year in Midvale is 14.7" (373.4 mm). The month with the most precipitation on average is April with 1.8" (45.7 mm) of precipitation. The month with the least precipitation on average is July with an average of 0.7" (17.8 mm). There are an average of 82.0 days of precipitation, with the most precipitation occurring in March with 9.0 days and the least precipitation occurring in July with 4.0 days.
In Midvale, there's an average of 48.2" of snow (0 cm). The month with the most snow is December, with 11.6" of snow (29.5 cm).


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Government, they said--
A problem, not solution.
Now they lick its shoes.
Man from Goldman Sachs
Says he can cure the crisis
He's rich from causing.
Give away the store
Investment bankers care less
If your children starve.
The Republic's dead.
Laugh, then set yourself ablaze;
Nothing left to do.
September 28, 2008
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Academic journal article British Journal of Canadian Studies
Transnationalism: Canada-United States History into the Twenty-First Century
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Michael D. Behiels and Reginald C. Stuart (eds), Transnationalism: Canada-United States History into the Twenty-first Century (Montreal & Kingston: McGill-Queen's University Press, 2010), 320 pp. Cased. $95. ISBN 978-0-7735-3762-0. Paper. $34.95. ISBN 978-0- 7735-3763-7.
When it comes to discussing the people next door, most Canadians would agree with the old proverb that 'good fences make good neighbours', especially given the current anxieties over 'deeper integration' with the United States. Perhaps then it is prescient that the authors of Transnationalism ask us to consider if and when the border has actually affected Canadian- American relations. Much like the speaker in Robert Frost's poem 'Mending Wall', Transnationalism's authors not only question what the border has been 'walling in or walling out' but how social, economic, geographic and cultural forces - those 'something[s] that doesn't love a wall' - have breached the divide between the two peoples.
The collection of fifteen essays covers a wide range of issues from First Nations history, to popular culture, to the perennial issues of trade and security. What unites them is the way they de-emphasise the differences between Canadians and Americans. For example, the essays by Robin Fisher and Roger Nichols on First Nations peoples note that even though Canadians and Americans adopted different approaches to the 'Indian problem', the policy goals and outcomes resulted in the social, economic, political and geographical marginalisation of Native peoples on either side of the Medicine Line. Similarly, both Ruth Compton Brouwer's and Tammy Nemeth's essays on missionaries and oil and gas policy respectively emphasise the 'general convergence of values and goals' (p. 103) as well as the 'pragmatic commitment to continentalism' (p. 150) by both peoples.
The other common theme to these essays is the rejection of the complicity and dependency theories of Canadian-American relations, thus adding to the growing body of scholarship that disputes that Canada is a victim of American imperialism. …


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Sakela Udhauli - Mangshir Purnima - Kathmandu District, Kathmandu
Festivals - Kathmandu District - Kathmandu
All Day, Thursday, 03 December 2009
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Where: City Center, Kathmandu, Kathmandu District
Celebrated on the full moon day of the Nepalese month of Mangshir, Sakela Udhauli is a festival honoring the culture of the ethnic group of Kirat Rai in Nepal. This is one of two Sakela festivals held during each year, with the other known as Sakela Ubhauli. These celebrations acknowledge the two phases of the year as marked by the migration pattern of birds as they travel upwards (Ubhauli) and downwards (Udhauli) to their winter destination.
Sakela Udhauli is a way of thanking the Goddess of nature for providing the crops that have been reaped in the summer which is now drawing to a close. The celebration includes singing and dancing, with performers clothed in traditional dress. Two dangers take the lead with others joining in and imitating their movements. Similar celebrations take place around the world, wherever the Kirat Rai have chosen to settle.
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Published: October 31, 2014
Publisher: Strange Musings Press
Genre: Humor/ Comedy
Each story has a different take on the legend of the Vampire. Some hide from the darkness and others can walk in the daylight. Some are cold, calculated killers and others are full of teenaged angst. Some are held at bay by garlic but others love Italian food.Here is a collection of stories designed to poke fun at the whole vampire genre. We have funny stories about the troubles of immortality, about the crazy life of the vampire slayer, and about just how the different vampires get along.But in all the stories, one element is always there.Vampires Suck
I don't usually read books about vampire. Often, I was trying to avoid the romances that are usually associated with such genre. However, this book is a collection of short stories so there weren't any complex romances to be worried about. Thus, I decided to give this book a chance. Besides, this is a comedy reenactment of vampires so I was ready to dive into it after remembering the humorous movie with the same name. I was seeking for humor and laughter and that was exactly what I got. I was not disappointed by the story. It was humorous and all the while entertaining.
Along with the different stories comes different types of vampires. I enjoyed the varieties of vampires that comes to light in the telling of the stories. Aside from that, it was also entertaining to read about a vampire that suffered from fangs dysfunction. Also, one story that was one of my favorite has a vampire suffered what most parents suffered today that is to go through the phase of teenage girls who wish themselves to be a vampire because of the famous book and movie, Twilight. It was so funny to think that vampires might unknowingly suffers the same things human does.
Overall, it was an enjoyable read. I was glad that the authors seems to share the same thoughts I have in regards of the night creatures. I'd say read this book the next time you are looking for something short, light and funny to read in between.
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Lords of the Dornish Main
Berran Blackade
Heir to House Blackjade of Bloodstone
Physically, Berran is a bit above average height with a strong and agile physique. Typical of the Salty Dornishmen, he has a deeply tanned complexion with dark blue eyes. His hair is a dark brown, rather than the more common black. His handsome face usually carries a scowl rather than a smile and he has a sinister intensity to his gaze. He dresses well as befits his station and his outer garments are typically in the colors of his house, either black or green, although he also favors blue. He wears a gold and silver signet ring as Heir of the House. With his coloring he can wear either gold or silver jewelry but other than the signet ring he rarely does so. He wears his hair long in the Dornish style and will often go unshaven, although he has never let it grow into a proper beard. Berran's good looks would make him popular among the ladies if not for the air of menace that surrounds him. He often seems cold and distant and even his closest friends are never entirely sure what he is thinking.
In 274, near the end of a long winter, Lady Blackjade gives birth to her second child. The boy is named Berran in honor of his maternal grandfather. His older sister, the Heir of the House, is ten years older and immensely proud of her "baby brother" and has to be repeatedly reminded not to carry the infant around like he was a doll.
In 282, the eight year old boy watched his father and older sister, who was given command the Black Claws, sail away with virtually the entire house fleet. It is a time of great apprehension and fear grips the whole of Westeros. Robert Baratheon has risen in rebellion against the King. The small folk whisper that the King is mad and that the Princess Martell is being held prisoner in the Red Keep. While his father and sister are gone, Berran's mother falls ill. The family's Maester did what he could but within a few weeks, Lady Blackjade succumbs and dies. Berran and his younger brother are left utterly alone to be raised by household servants. When word of the defeat at the Battle of the Trident reaches Bloodstone there is considerable panic. No one knows what has happened to the Lord of the House or his Heir (they had retreated with their crews to Dragonstone along with what was left of the Royalist forces) and the rumor was that the armies of the new King Robert, led by his stern and cold general – Eddard Stark, were marching south to punish those houses who had remained loyal to the Targaryans. Many of the household servants abandoned their positions for fear of being caught up in reprisals. Upon his return, Lord Blackjade was incensed that his sons had been all but abandoned and took his wrath out on the Maester. He sent the man away and refused to allow another to be appointed in his stead.
In 284, on his tenth birthday, Berran is commissioned a Midshipman on his sister's ship. As children the Blackjade siblings were fascinated by the Maester's history lessons, especially the tales of how Queen Nymeria led the Rhoynar to their new homes in Dorne after the Valerian invasion of their lands along the Rhoyne river. Berran's sister used the occasion of her brother's first cruise to keep a promise they had made to each other as children – to see the ancestral lands of their people. She and Berran sailed east to Volantis and then followed the Rhoyne river as far north as Qohor. They returned after eighteen months with outlandish tales of the strange sights and many adventures they had enjoyed over the course of their voyage.
In 289, Balon Greyjoy declares himself King of the Iron Islands and the Iron Fleet burns the Lannister Fleet while it was still in the harbor. Stannis Baratheon, the King's brother and Master of Ships, calls for the ships of the noble houses to join his fleet. The Jade Talons of House Blackjade set sail under the command of Berran's sister. This time when the fleet sails it is Berran's father who remains behind and the fifteen year old boy serves as a Midshipman aboard his sister's flagship. At the Battle of Fair Isle the Royal Fleet caught Victarion Greyjoy and the Iron Fleet in a trap. The swift Jade Talons smashed into the flank of the Ironmen fleet but in the battle the Lady Blackjade was killed. Berran took command of the Blackjade Fleet and chased the ship of Aeron Greyjoy into the jaws of Stannis Baratheon's flagship, the Fury. Upon his return to Bloodstone, Berran is formally named Heir of the House.
In 292 Berran Blackjade is eighteen years old and has already led men in battle and travelled halfway across the world and back. He has seen more sights in his few years of adulthood than most lords twice his age. He is determined to reverse the fortunes of his house and rebuild the mighty Blackjade fleet and expand their holdings.


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Fund a Traditional IRA for 2017 Before the April 2018 Filing Deadline
You still have time to fund your traditional Individual Retirement Account (IRA) for the tax year 2017 before the deadline hits in April of 2018. The traditional IRA gives investors tax-write offs for contributions, tax-deferral for most capital gains, dividends, interest, rents, and other profits earned by assets held within the account. It can also provide heightened protection of your nest egg from creditors in bankruptcy court and is one of the easiest, best ways to build wealth for retirement.
You have until tax day in April of 2018 to make your 2017 IRA contribution If you want to take advantage of these benefits for the current tax filing year, but if you don't hit your annual contribution limit, you can't go back in time and fund the amounts you've missed.
How a Traditional IRA Works
Opening, funding, and holding an IRA over time is fairly straightforward; here's a walkthrough of the steps:
- Open a traditional IRA via a brokerage firm, mutual fund company, bank, or other financial institution, each of which will have its own product offerings.
- Contribute money to the traditional IRA, and take a tax deduction for the amount you deposit. Be mindful that strict limits exist on the amount you can add to a traditional IRA in any given tax year.
- Once you've funded your traditional IRA, use the money to invest in stocks, bonds, mutual funds, buy real estate, or a host of other assets. If you open a traditional IRA at your local bank, they might only allow you to purchase FDIC insured certificates of deposit. If you go with a brokerage firm, they'll allow you to purchase various assets from blue-chip stocks to index funds.
- During the years or decades in which you keep assets in your traditional IRA, your investment profits grow tax-free. If you hold $1,000,000 worth of oil and bank stocks that pay you $40,000 a year in cash dividends, under almost all circumstances, you won't owe a penny in federal, local, or state taxes. Some foreign stocks withhold taxes on dividends if they don't have a favorable tax treaty with the United States, so be careful when acquiring international assets in a traditional IRA.
- Any time after 59.5 years old, you can start withdrawing from your traditional IRA. Withdrawing funds any earlier triggers a 10% penalty unless you meet one of the IRS' exemptions. When you take money out of the account, you'll report it on your taxes as regular income. You'll pay taxes on these withdrawals, which serve as the income on which you live for the rest of your life.
- Once you hit 70.5 years old, you won't be able to contribute any more funds, and the IRS mandates that you take a calculated Required Minimum Distribution (RMD) from your account, or you'll receive a stiff penalty of 50 percent of the amount you should've withdrawn.
Maximum Contributions to a Traditional IRA for Tax Year 2017
The IRA contribution limit for the tax year 2017 depends on your age and applies to your traditional IRA and any Roth IRA you have as well. The IRS looks at your total contribution to all IRAs when enforcing the maximum contribution limits. Once you reach 50 years or older, you can put aside a bit more money as a "catch-up" contribution beef up your savings in the years before you retire. If you are 49 years or younger, you can contribute up to a maximum of $5,500 to all IRA accounts for 2017. If you're 50 years or older, you can contribute up to a maximum of $6,500 to all IRA accounts
Married couples can each have their own traditional IRA to maximize the amount they can save the tax shelter. For example, if a 52-year-old man were married to a 48-year-old woman, they could put aside a combined total of $12,000, with $6,500 going into his IRA and $5,500 going into her IRA. If one of the spouses doesn't work, IRA rules allow a stay-at-home husband or wife to make an IRA contribution using household funds so as not to penalize homemakers.
Can You Write Off Traditional IRA Contributions Made for Tax Year 2017?
In many cases, your traditional IRA contribution is deductible on your tax return. This allows you to lower your tax bill and incentivizes you to save for retirement. The income limits for deducting your contribution depend on whether or not you are covered by a retirement plan at work.
The IRS determines your income for traditional IRA eligibility by using a modified form of your adjusted gross income. This is different from the normal adjusted gross income you calculate on your tax return. It involves removing certain types of income, such as savings bond interest, and deductions such student loan interest. IRS publication 590-A (2017) describes the calculation of modified adjusted gross income in detail. If you think you are near one of the income limits for deductibility, talk to an accountant because you may be fine once you apply the modifications to your adjusted gross income.
Deduction rules for investors who are not covered by a retirement plan at their job, such as a 401(k) or 403(b) for the tax year 2017:
- Single, Head of Household, or Qualifying Widow(er): No limit on tax deductibility based on modified adjusted gross income. You can deduct all contributions up to the amount of your contribution limit.
- Married Filing Jointly or Separately with a Spouse Who Is Also Not Covered by a Retirement Plan at Work: No limit on tax deductibility based on modified adjusted gross income. You can deduct all contributions up to the amount of your contribution limit.
- Married Filing Jointly with a Spouse Who Is Covered By a Retirement Plan at Work: A modified adjusted gross income of $186,000 or less is entitled to full deductibility up to the amount of your contribution limit. Between $186,000 and $196,000, the tax deduction you can take is phased out with lower and lower amounts until reaching $196,000, at which point, you cannot take any tax deduction for your traditional IRA contribution.
Deduction rules for investors who are covered by a retirement plan at their job, for the tax year 2017:
- Single or Head of Household: A modified adjusted gross income of $62,000 or less entitles you to deduct all traditional IRA contributions up to your contribution limit. If you earn more than $62,000 but less than $72,000, you can claim a partial deduction on your taxes. If you earn $72,000 or more, you can't take any deduction for your traditional IRA contribution.
- Married Filing Jointly or Qualifying Widow(er): A modified adjusted gross income of $99,000 or less entitles you to deduct all traditional IRA contributions up to your contribution limit. If you earn more than $99,000 but less than $119,000, you can claim a partial tax deduction. If you earn $116,000 or more, you can't claim any tax deduction for your traditional IRA contribution.
- Married Filing Separately: A modified adjusted gross income of less than $10,000 entitles you to a partial tax deduction on your traditional IRA contribution. An income of $10,000 or more means you can't take any deduction.
In both cases, if you file your taxes separately and you did not live with your spouse at any time in the past year, the IRS will allow you to use the "single" rules to determine your traditional IRA tax deduction eligibility.


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Full Partner LLC
Boulder, CO 80301, US
Information Technology Services
Full Partner LLC offers the Full Partner Web System, a cloud-based suite of integrated online business management tools for small business, including websites, ecommerce, CRM, marketing automation, learning management, and email broadcasting.
Full Partner LLC is an established company founded in 2001 to build custom website, ecommerce and online business management solutions for small businesses in every industry. The founders' experience in enterprise IT systems had shown them that Internet-based services around the world were being created in completely random, disconnected ways, without any consideration for solid data management, standards and the discipline common to the IT world. Full Partner's mission was then and is today to solve this problem for small business by building its solutions around a Unified Database that brings all the clients information together in a seamless, easy to access cloud-based system. Through hundreds of client engagements, Full Partner has created the most comprehensive, integrated suite of online tools available in the small business market: website and content management, contact management, events registration, marketing automation, learning management system for online courses, affiliate management, member program management, email broadcasting and blogs. Offered through a subscription based Software As A Service (SAAS) model, small businesses can now afford a system that gives them the data management capabilities they normally must give up to take advantage of the latest generations of Internet based business services. Funded in part by this raise, the launch of Full Partner's HTML5, easy drag and drop website builder and email creation system will open it to the market of millions of small businesses and organizations that are currently only addressed by limited versions of these tools from other vendors. Full Partner also provides comprehensive training, website design and best practices consulting to allow its clients to take full advantage of the broad range of features it provides.
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Full Partner Web System
The Full Partner Web System is a comprehensive suite of cloud-based online business management tools for small business, including website and content management, ecommerce, CRM, email broadcasting, marketing automation, blogs, affiliate management, events registration and learning management for online courses. Each tool is integrated with every other tool through a unified business database, and accessed by the business staff through a common user interface. Offered as a "Software as a Service (SAAS)" subscription, the Full Partner Web System is an affordable all-in-one solution that brings enterprise levels of functionality to any small business for almost all their daily business needs.
Full Partner offers consulting, website creation, web systems design, training and custom development services to help its clients take full advantage of the power of the Full Partner Web System.
Chief Executive Officer
Scott Hickey
CEO and co-founder Scott Hickey brings 18 years of experience in internet systems and services to Full Partner. Scott has also been a lead developer of the technology itself, bringing new features and offers to the market in direct response to clients' needs. Scott has a unique perspective on the evolution of internet services to small businesses and has positioned Full Partner's services to meet the coming wave of demand for fully integrated systems.
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Chief Operating Officer Renee Shannon has 13 years of customer support and business systems management for Full Partner, and has extensive experience developing marketing strategies for Full Partner's clients. Renee has worked with many of Full Partner's clients to analyze and assist them in the implementation of marketing programs that leverage the Full Partner Web System. Much of the development of marketing automation technology in Full Partner has been inspired by Renee's research and development for client marketing program needs. Renee owns 20% of the units of Full Partner and serves on the LLC Board of Managers.
Chief Financial Officer
E. Ted Nevels
Ted Nevels is a co-founder of Full Partner as Chief Financial Officer. Prior to Full Partner, Ted founded and sold an insurance industry support services company.


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1. Where does The House of Mirth take place?
New York City, New York.
2. The House of Mirth take place during what period?
Early 1900s.
3. Why is Lily Bart waiting for a train when she is first introduced in the book?
She is going to a social engagement.
4. What is Lily's reaction when she sees Lawrence Selden while she is waiting for her train?
She is happy to see him.
5. What is Lily's reaction when Lawrence suggests that they have tea at a popular cafe near the train station while Lily waits for her train?
She says she prefers a less popular location.
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All Town Councils to be abolished
As reported by the Donegal Democrat on October 1, the Government has today announced plans to abolish all 80 Town Councils in Ireland
An Taoiseach Enda Kenny TD said the 'Putting People First' action programme, is "one of the most radical, ambitious and far-reaching governance reform plans ever put forward by an Irish Government."
Overall, the number of councils in the country will be slashed from 114 to 31, with an expected savings of €420 million.
The total number of council seats will fall from 1,627 to no more than 950, while members elected at local level will also represent the district at county level.
At regional level, three new assemblies will replace the current ten regional authorities and assemblies.
Tanaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs & Trade, Eamon Gilmore TD commented: "Today, we are embarking on a path to far-reaching reform that will result in a system that is fairer, better and fit for purpose in a modern democracy."
Minister Hogan said: "Putting People First sets to reform the system of local government from structures that are largely unchanged since 1898; to modernise the approaches to ensure more is delivered to the citizen and to build confidence in the Local Government Sector by making it more accountable to the people it serves. This document represents fundamental re-imagining of the system and it sees local government leading economic, social and community development, as well as delivering efficient services that are good value."
Under the new plans, services administered by local authorities will be funded through the new local property tax, a move designed to strengthen local responsibility for decision-making by authorities and there will be a new Independent National Oversight and Audit Commission (NOAC) to scrutinise local government performance and efficiency. While the powers of councillors will be strengthened, their powers to direct Managers in respect of planning and certain other matters will be curtailed and the position of local authority manager will be replaced by a Chief Executive Post.
'Lacks substance'
Mayor of Bundoran Town Council, Cllr. Philip McGlynn said the programme "lacks substance."
He stated: There's a lot hypotheticals at the moment: there's no substance to what he's said. MInister Hogan is doing away with the councils but hasn't told us what he's replacing them with.
"As a councillor myself, as Chairman of of Town Council, I don't know any more than anyone else what will replace them.
"Take Donegal Electoral Area where there are five councillors - John Byrne, Brendan Byrne, John Campbell, Sean McEniff and Barry O'Neill. If they're doing away with Bundoran and Ballyshannon, that's taking 18 councillors out of the loop. How many more will we get to offset that? Could we end up here in Bundoran or in Ballyshannon with no councillors?"
"The councils won't be disbanded for another two years. He's thrown the ball in now but it's up to myself and each and every other councillor to sit down with him and debate with him what the new structures will be. I think councillors should be afforded the opportunity to debate it openly with him, to ask questions and get answers.
"Bundoran Town Council is one of the most profitable in the country. There's more than €2 million in our deposit account. The town council is one of the most effective and most prudently managed. We feel aggrieved that the Minister hasn't come along and said 'Well done'. Instead, he's just abolishing all 80 councils, including ours."


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The Star's Sheffield Wednesday reporter Dom Howson gives his views on Saturday's 2-1 defeat for Sheffield Wednesday against Bolton Wanderers at Hillsborough.
Wednesday's home form remains a major concern for boss Stuart Gray and is threatening to undermine their top-six challenge. Two defensive lapses in concentration and a poor decision by the officials cost them dearly against Bolton.
It is imperative Wednesday hang on to Keiren Westwood during the January transfer window. The Republic of Ireland international demonstrated his shot-stopping ability, making three great saves to foil Craig Davies twice and Darren Pratley.
Key moment
Stevie May's disallowed goal in added-on time. Should not have been chalked off and would have kept the Owls' unbeaten run in the Championship going.
READ MORE: Match Report and Analysis - Wednesday can only blame themselves for defeat to Bolton
Ref watch
Graham Scott. The Oxfordshire official upset both sides and sets of supporters with some of his decision-making. Was right to send off Sam Hutchinson for two clumsy tackles. Also booked Westwood, Lee and Maghoma.
Managers' view
Stuart Gray
"Bolton started better than us and we gifted them two goals. We didn't defend them properly. It's frustrating from my point of view because we are not a team who concede stupid goals. "It's a horrible feeling when you lose. We have to make sure we start well when we play Birmingham and put them under pressure and not the other way around.
Neil Lennon
"That's our best away win of the season. It could have been a more comfortable if we had taken our chances. To come away from home and play as well as we did is very pleasing. We got off to a great start and played some super football. There were a few decisions for both teams that were debatable, to say the least, but I don't want to talk about the referee because it was a very good game of football."
READ MORE: Click here for all the latest news from Hillsborough


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One-a-day group on Ravelry.
On Thursday my friend sent me a text with a photo of a coffee cup with an elephant cosy and asked if I could make her one. I looked and looked for the pattern for the thing and couldn't find it. So I came up with my own. I think it is pretty cute. I actually love elephants and collect them, I might have to make one of these for myself.
Niabi Zoo. I can't wait. It is a nice little Zoo and it just opened for the season last week. I hope everyone has a wonderful week and for everyone else who is on Spring Break this week, stay safe and enjoy.


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And my card today is for my Dad. It will be for Father's Day and when I saw the challenge of using designer paper to make a masculine CAS card on Cas-ual Fridays, I thought this was a great opportunity to design a card in the style I love, using my new stampin' up paper (purchased as I loved the retro masculine feel to the designs). However this proved to be a real challenge for me until I re-looked at Case Study challenge card this week by Agnieszka that I mentioned yesterday. And suddenly the idea came into my head!
I did have trouble cutting out the letters-all hand done!! That was Sunday afternoon sorted, whilst hubby worked on his new music track, in our combined 'creative room' ( our spare bedroom!)
The sentiment, again from Create with TLC, is so perfect for my Dad.
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Cougar Soccer Is Competitive In Tough Pac-10 Conference
Oct. 25, 2000
The Cougar soccer team (10-6-0 overall, 2-4-0 in the Pac-10) has played five ranked opponents in their last six games, all Pacific-10 conference teams. Although WSU is only 1-4 in those games, the Cougs have taken two ranked teams to overtime and have not lost to a ranked Pac-10 opponent by more than one point.
The Cougars, who received votes in the national poll two weeks ago after sweeping the Arizona schools, recently played four of the top 20 schools in the nation. They just missed a 2-1 loss to No. 6 California, a 1-0 game to No. 7 UCLA, a 2-1 overtime loss to No. 18 USC and a 1-0 overtime loss to No. 19 Stanford.
'I think it really just comes down us learning how to close out these games against top 10 opponents,' head coach Dan Tobias said in a press conference Tuesday. 'I really felt like we were unlucky, particularly on Sunday, not to win that game. My heart goes out to the players because I feel like we left everything on the field. The players understand that the margin for error is tiny in the conference and you can't have any lapses, particularly in the defensive third.'
The Cougars are ranked ninth in the west for the second week in a row and will take on Oregon and Oregon State this weekend on the road.
'We've earned some regional respect and the fact that our conference is recognized as the top conference in the country definitely doesn't hurt,' Tobias said. 'We have three opportunities, two on the road this week to demonstrate that we're a tournament caliber team.'
Leading the Cougars efforts is senior Deka DeWitt (Auburn, Wash.), who is one goal short of tying her season high set in 1998 of 12. Her 92 shots this season are the third best in school history, and 10 shots off of tying the record. Her 274 career shots on goal are five off of Kim Lynass' record set in 1993. The Cougars 18.6 shots a game are second in the league.
Not only are the Cougars taking a lot of shots, but they are also dishing out record-breaking assists. DeWitt and junior Beth Childs (Snoqualmie, Wash.) are tied for the record in career assists with 15 each. Liz Duncan (Richland, Wash.) is leading the team in assists this season, with seven which ties for second all-time with Childs and is only one off of DeWitt's record set last season.
With four players going down in last weekend's games, the Cougars will be short two this weekend. Defender Erin Cook (Portland, Ore.) will be out for the rest of the season with a torn interior cruciate ligament and the Cougars third leading scorer Natalie Kehl (Spokane, Wash.) broke a bone in her right foot in Sunday's game, which will put her out for rest of season as well. Katrina Stroh (Federal Way, Wash.) and DeWitt both went down with ankle injuries in the first half of the USC game, and although they are day-to-day they will both travel and are expected to play.
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Antiochian Orthodox Archdiocese of Australia, New Zealand, and All Oceania
The Antiochian Orthodox Christian Archdiocese of Australia, New Zealand and the Philippines is an archdiocese of the Greek Orthodox Church of Antioch, with headquarters in Sydney, Australia. Its current primate is Basilios (Kodseie), Metropolitan Archbishop of Australia, New Zealand and the Philippines. The Archdiocese has approximately 37,500 members.
The archdiocese and the parishes are under the jurisdiction of the Patriarchate of Antioch, based in Damascus, Syria.
The first lay members of the Antiochian Orthodox Church in Australia are thought to have come to Sydney about 1870, but the first Antiochian Orthodox priest, Nicholas Shehadie, was appointed in 1913 as Patriarcal Exarch.[1] A second parish was formed in Melbourne in 1937. The archdiocese was formed in 1970 with Bishop Gibran Rimlawi as head. A second Sydney church was opened in Punchbowl in 1974. There are now four churches in Sydney, a small center in Wollongong, two churches in Melbourne, and groups in Adelaide and Brisbane. There are three communities in New Zealand.
- Exarch Nicholas Shehadie and his two sons, both priests. Provides a partial history of the Archdiocese between 1913-1987.
- View the complete history of the Archdiocesan website.
The Antiochian Orthodox Archdiocese is a single archdiocese which covers several countries. The Archbishop resides in Australia, there is a Deanery for New Zealand, and presences in other countries of the Pacific Ocean region. There are 25 parishes and missions across Australia, 8 parishes and missions in the Deanery of New Zealand, and approximately 37,500 members.
The Archdiocese has one female monastery of Saint Anna in Preston, Victoria, Australia. The archdiocese also founded the multi-jurisdictional Melbourne Institute of Orthodox Christian Studies.
The Antiochian Orthodox Christian Archdiocese of Australia, New Zealand and the Philippines, was a founding member of Eastern Hierarchs, where all eastern rite jurisdictions, except the largest, are represented. The Antiochian Archdiocese believes this organisation is a friendly effective organisation, working for the Love of God spreading throughout the whole Mystery of His Church.
Primates in Australia and New Zealand[edit]
- Bishop Gibran (Ramlawey) of Australia, New Zealand, and All Oceania, 1969-1999.
- Metropolitan Archbishop Paul (Saliba) of Australia, New Zealand, the Philippines and All Oceania, 1999–2017.
- Metropolitan Archbishop Basilios (Kodseie), since 2017
See also[edit]
- Antiochian Orthodox Christian Mission in the Philippines
- History of Eastern Christianity in Asia
- Orthodox Metropolitanate of Hong Kong and Southeast Asia
- Exarchate of the Philippines
- Philippine Orthodox Church
- ^ Father Nicholas Shehadie. Provides a partial history of the Archdiocese between 1913-1987.


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Hello hello!
How's everyone doing? Kung Hei Fat Choi! It's the year of the horse and all the fuss for this big event of the Chinese is really fun and interesting. They have a rich culture which fascinates me.
I remember receiving red pockets from my Chinese relatives in the Philippines before and eating a lot of tikoy during this time of the year. Haha!
We've been very busy especially during the Chinese New Year but we're so grateful for the public holidays because almost all the Filipinos were out and a lot of families at home! Haha!
Great time for finding! It was just a marvelous miracle to see 9 investigators attend sacrament meeting that Sunday. A lot of members brought their friends to church. Yay! Member referrals are the best! Speaking of member referrals, Ruby was baptized yesterday! It was such a priceless,happy moment for her and for the branch (thanks to them for all the love and support too!). Her friend, Luna, who brought her to church gave a talk and she was in tears too. Her testimony was strengthened as she foung joy in missionary work too. It's just awesome to know that Ruby's family in the Philippines went to church that day too because they're supportive of her decision to be baptized. Her husband hasn't been to church for the longest time but he did yesterday
and brought all their three kids!
Stretch your fingers out and put your hand right in front of you then touch your palm with your nose. Can you imagine walking all day, everyday of your life with that kind of view? Well, I can't but most people in this world walk all their life with just that small view not knowing that they can have a clearer view of it. And we, as members of this church, have a bigger view of this entire great picture of life! So why don't we share the restored gospel of Jesus Christ to others! Don't be afraid to share something that is so precious, so beautiful, and is of great worth which can bless their lives too!
I know that Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ love you! They are mindful of you all the time. Stay strong and happy!
Fun Facts:
1. We got to see the spectacular fireworks display at the 7th floor of the Wan Chai Church with the members on New Year's. I loved the fireworks but I hate the feeling I get when it's over.
2. We had a Deep Clean on New Year's Day. We cleaned our apartments hard core-- every corner should be clean! It was hardwork. Reminds me how the process of repentance can be and how it can take time and is hard but it's worth all the effort cause it'll be bright, shiny, squeaky clean as brand new again!
3. We are so blessed that we are going to meet an apostle this month and guess who it is... It's Elder Jeffrey R. Holland! 'nuff said. :)
I love you all!!!
Pa Jimuih / Sister Posadas


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"When the FBI issues a press release about Valentine's Day, you can guess it's not good news. The feds are warning Internet users about electronic Valentines that are booby-trapped with a computer virus. Computer security firms confirm that they have seen many variations of the virus, which often arrives in e-mail bearing loving subject lines like 'You Stay In My Heart" and "Hugs And Kisses." The e-mail instructs users to follow a link and pick up an electronic greeting card.
Kaspersky Lab, an anti-virus firm, said Valentine's-related spam had spiked in the past 24 hours and currently represents 5 percent of all spam traffic." – Content courtesy of Beware unexpected e-Valentines, FBI says – The Red Tape Chronicles – MSNBC.com


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Last night, I finished reading The Dream Thieves by Maggie Stiefvater — a book so creative and memorable that I doubt I'll stop thinking about it for weeks.
First, I am so damn lucky I got a copy of this at Book Expo in June (Thanks, BEA!). I'm a little ashamed it took me so long to get to it. I'm not going to 'review' the book here. (I'd never do it justice). I guess I sort of want to gush about Maggie Stiefvater's incredible talent at creating memorable characters, in particular, Ronan Lynch. Maggie Stiefvater is a genius when it comes to characterization.
Her characters are flawed, fully-dimensional people with personal tragedies and triumphs. They are not stereotypical, cliched versions of anyone. Ronan Lynch is not your typical bad boy. The middle child of a wealthy Irish family, Ronan's father was violently murdered and only Ronan knows why. His mother is not in the picture. He detests his older brother, who he claims is a liar, but he's kind and nuturing to his younger brother. Ronan drinks heavily to dull the pain and he's reckless. He never attends classes, but is fluent in Latin. He's also fiercely loyal to Gansey and Adam. He's dark, mysterious, magnetic and utterly compelling. I'd say I have a literary crush on Ronan Lynch.
Nothing made me happier to discover that The Dream Thieves is largely about Ronan. The cliffhanger of a last line in The Raven Boys made me anxious to find out more about him in book 2 and Stiefvater didn't hold back. Ronan is far more complicated than anyone could have imagined. And because Stiefvater writes in third person, we are left to dissect Ronan's character on our own because we can't get in his head. There's still that distance there and it allows us not to have the entire picture. Therefore, I understand Ronan differently than someone else reading the same book. This is very different experience had Stiefvater written her characters in alternating first-person POVs. I don't want to be told what Ronan is thinking; I want to wonder for myself.
On another note, Stiefvater should teach a workshop on how to write scenes with so many characters. No one is forgotten about and everybody is woven into the scene so effortlessly. Teach me, o' wise one.
I once read an agent say that plot sold books to publishing houses. But in my opinion, characters are the ones who sell books to readers. And Ronan Lynch sold The Raven Boys to me.


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Firelight by Sophie Jordan
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This is my second time reading this book. I read it once as an ARC and loved it. I loved it just as much the second time through, but this time I'm able to jump right into book 2,Vanish. Sophie Jordan has gorgeous writing. Every sentence flows right into the next and I think that's what really keeps me turning the page. Firelight starts off with a lot of action and turns into an emotional roller coaster. I warn you though, the ending will have you screaming. I talk about this book and others on my YouTube channel, here: http://bit.ly/RN2j5n
My Spoilery Thoughts:
I would say that my biggest complaint about this story is Jacinda's mother and sister, combined with Jacinda's lack of self confidence. Jacinda's mom rips her away from the pride all because they might clip her wings. That is horrifying, but isn't Jacinda's mom doing the same thing to her daughter by taking her to a desert? In fact, isn't her mother worse because she wishes to kill Jacinda's Draki completely. Jacinda is constantly being told that she's selfish and she even berates herself with this. However, I believe that it is in fact her mother and sister who are selfish. They didn't leave for Jacinda, they left because they were unhappy with the pride. They just leaped at the first excuse that came along. All I wanted during this book was for Jacinda to finally take care of herself. Stand up for yourself! Stand up to your family! Don't let them destroy you! I kept hoping that at some point she would do this and then leave them-- go find people who will love and respect her or at least someplace where she can be free.
I hope Jacinda will at some point actually breathe fire. Steams cool and all, but I wanna see her charbroil someone. Just sayin.
On a different note, I pictured Zach Efron as Will. Don't know why, but it was awesome. Especially the beginning scene with him in the water and entering the cave. Yum.
I hope Jacinda will at some point actually breathe fire. Steams cool and all, but I wanna see her charbroil someone. Just sayin.
On a different note, I pictured Zach Efron as Will. Don't know why, but it was awesome. Especially the beginning scene with him in the water and entering the cave. Yum.
Recommended & Best of The Best
Yes/No Checklist
Sex: No *A few hot kisses
Gore: No
Rape: No
Magic: Yes *Dragon & dragon magic
Drugs: No
Star Categories
Romance: 5 Stars
Action: 4 Stars *Coulda used some more.
Pacing: 4 Stars
Writing: 5 Stars
Plot: 5 Stars
Overall: 5 Stars
Protagonist Meter
Yeah, I'm gunna rank her a bit low. She pretty much gets her ass handed to her any time she could have been awesome. Hopefully that will change.
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What is Funk to you? Is it a stinky, musty odor? One that you would rather not be around; one that you would not want in your house? One that you would spray with Febreze, Oust, Glade or something like that?
What is a funky person? One who never bathes, but needs to? One with a nasty attitude? Would you let this person visit your home or ride with you to work? Would you tell this person "You Funky!!!"; If you did, should this person be insulted?
The original definition of funk was a musty odor. Then an amendment was added. This amendment defined funk as the smell of sex, or the smell of a room after sex had been performed. This made the word funk offensive.
But then.............
A mass explosion of funk hit somewhere in the mid 60's. But this was good funk. Some were still offended, but this was more than a smell or sex. Hell, this could create an odor- even sex!!! I'm talking about THE FUNK!!!!!
It's the reason why you bob your head up and down or back and forth when a groove hits you hard. It's the reason why you walk with a swagger and possess that "funky" attitude. It is to always be respected, never rejected. Wherever you are in life, no matter how sophisticated you "think" you are; you cannot deny the FUNK.
It cheers you up, it makes you think. It reminds you of who you are. And if you leave it, it doesn't worry; because you'll be back!! HA HA HA! The funk is real!!!!
I believe it started with a man of many names, but known mostly as James Brown. You see, he got tired of the boom-clack beat that most R&B or rock and roll practitioners used and decided to created music "on the 1" instead of the "4". (If you don't know what I mean, listen to James Brown's music and compare it to the music of The Beatles, or Elvis; or Motown and any early 60's & 50's music. You will notice a distinct difference in the drum beats).
And from "Cold Sweat" (1967, James Brown) funk was born!!!!! After its birth, it gave birth to many others. To name a few, (and I do mean a few) it gave birth to: Sly and The Family Stone, Issac Hayes, BT Express, Parliament/Funkadelic; Bootsy's (who played with JB) Rubber Band, The JB's, Prince- and many, many others!!!
Their funk passed on to many other artists as well as many other genres. Funk can now be found in gospel (they'll never admit it!) Kirk Franklin, Mary/Mary , Marvin Sapp, Hezekiah Walker- to name a few.
Rock/alternative: Red Hot Chilli Peppers, Papa Roach, Alanis Morrisette and many more (more recent ones too, but I'll admit I don't keep up with rock too much).
Country, Jazz (Jazz has always been funky; in fact, it was Miles Davis' "So What" that encouraged James Brown's "Cold Sweat". If you listen to both, you will find many similarities).
Every time you hear a bass line and a rhythm that shakes the ground, that's funk doin it or giving birth once again. In fact, if you're my age (30+), give or take 10 years, you are most likely a product of the funk!!!!!
It's not a black thing any more!!! It IS ours though. I can't speak for all black folks, but I'm proud of the funk!!!! I expose my kids to it! So when they are listening to Lil' Wayne, Soulja Boy, Lil' John and Lil- whoever else; they'll know where that track came from.
I grew up during the emergence of hip-hop. I love REAL hip-hop!!! But it would not exist without the FUNK.
So what have you learned here? Funk is not just a smell; It is not offensive!!!! It gives life to a gray world and it picks up where "just plain music" left off. It's a part of you whether you'd like to admit it or not. It will also be a part of your kids. Respect it!!!! Do not condone people who contaminate it (I won't name names!!!), and appreciate it!!!!!!!!
Peace to all the "True Funk Soldiers":
James Brown
Bobby Byrd
Maceo Parker
Johnny "Guitar" Watson
Fred Wesley & The JB's
Sly and The Family Stone
Tower Of Power
Kool and The Gang (circa 1967-1976)
Parliament/ Funkadelic
Bootsy Collins
Archie Bell & the Drells
Isaac Hayes
Stax Records
Motown Records
Rick James
BT Express
Undisputed Truth
Soul Children
New Birth
Let's not forget the ladies!!!!
Chaka Khan
Lydia Pense
Taste of Honey
Marva Whitney
Lynn Collins
Erykah Badu
Aretha Franklin
And much too many to name them all. All who contributed, and all who still contribute to the funk; keep funkin!
In the elaborate words of funkateer George Clinton:
"Free your mind, and yo ass will follow!"
DJ Funktual was here.
Prince definitely has ability - I'll give him that. Cool? Anyway, it's a pleasure to meet somebody who loves funk and knows a lot about it. Later!
You made the changes! I love it! And thanks for not emphasizing Prince, the Kenny G of funk. I'm just sayin'! Later!
What?! You didn't mention Tower of Power???? I didn't see any Kool and the Gang either. Serious oversight, babe. Go ahead, do a little editing and I'll come back later. Ha! At least you mentioned the Godfather of Soul, doing it on the "one." By the way, I remember when it was pronounced "fonk." Later!


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Joe Gersh Wikipedia Page
Just realised I have a Wikipedia article about me now. Go check it out: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joe_Gersh
Quick summary:
Gersh Investment Partners Limited has entered into a $1.1billion strategic alliance Supalai Public Company Limited.
Read our latest release here: http://www.gersh.com.au/news/alliance-supalai-public-company-limited/
Gersh Investment Partners has recently had a website upgrade. The new site is live at Gersh.com.au and is looking tops already. Get on there, have a look around and let me know what you think.
Have a read about our company philosophy, partners, risk management, meet the people behind the business or read about our background.
Today I got a mention in The Age Newspaper in regards to the board of the Sydney Institute. Read the article below:
Read the story in the Australian about my investments in the Melboure housing markets.
I recently wrote an opinion piece about the Australian Reinsurance Pool Corporation (ARPC)


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The University of Notre Dame, Georgetown University, Boston College, College of the Holy Cross and Villanova University are highly ranked Catholic universities, as of 2015. There are other quality Catholic universities, which range in population, demographics and concentrations.
Consistently ranking in the top of all U.S. colleges, the University of Notre Dame is a primary research institution with over 70 degree majors, graduate programs and a law school, along with Catholic Mass and religious service opportunities for students. Georgetown University is a Jesuit university in Washington, D.C., that offers undergraduate degrees, graduate programs and a medical college. Boston College follows a Jesuit tradition with over 100 active Jesuits serving on campus to incorporate Catholic doctrine in the academics of the college through retreats, courses and religious ceremonies. The College of the Holy Cross in Worcester, Massachusetts, is a small undergraduate liberal arts college that identifies as Catholic and offers programs in subjects such as African Studies, Chemistry, Catholic Studies, Biochemistry, Peace and Conflict Studies and Naval Science. Villanova University is a Roman Catholic university in Villanova, Pennsylvania, offering undergraduate, graduate and juris doctorate degrees, which bases its academic and campus life around the Augustinian tradition of learning that focuses on well-rounded student growth.


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Corporate report
Annual report by the Wales Office 2009
This document contains the following information: Annual report by the Wales Office 2009.
This Command Paper was laid before Parliament by a Government Minister by Command of Her Majesty. Command Papers are considered by the Government to be of interest to Parliament but are not required to be presented by legislation.
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Great Expectations
why do you think charles dickens ends the book describing pip and estella "walking hand in hand as the morning mists had risen long ago when I first left the forge, so the evening mists were rising now" ..??
this is the very last line in the book (not the original ending tho). This confuses me..help!
why does charles dickens describe it that way???


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Mommy got home on time today and she sat outside with me for about an hour because it is very cloudy here and it wasn't very hot. Since she hasn't taken any pictures of me since the dog show, I told her it was high time she did. I was just chilling outside and Mommy starting taking picture.
Mommy says my eyes are beautiful. What do you think?
On the way home from work Mommy took a few pictures of some really pretty flowers & trees she saw. Does anybody know what these are?
These hibiscus are the only ones Mommy has seen in out back yard since summer started. Poor little things looked wilted closeup.
Mommy loves these flowering trees. We've posted pictures of these kind before but today Mommy drove by three different houses in a row and there was a different color in each yard. Really pretty. Wonder if that was planned?
No clear winner yet and no mouse or critter found. He's still trying & has to have a bath every night. Check out the dirty paws.


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Special fibers introduced into concrete, transformed into corundum during firing and sintered with the matrix, make it possible to redistribute stresses between matrix and fiber, to reduce shrinkage significantly within concrete binder, and to improve object thermal shock resistance and supporting capacity.
Refractories and Industrial Ceramics – Springer Journals
Published: Jun 16, 2015
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