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Discover London
London Guide
Equity Point couldn't wait any longer to enter this large European capital, a worldwide tourist reference point and possibly one of the most exciting cities in the world.
There aren't too many new things that we can uncover about London for you, one of the worldwide capitals by excellence, a unique cosmopolitan city with the perfect combination of history and modernity.
Located in the southeast of Great Britain and crossed by the River Thames, London is a metropolis of about 8 million residents. Within a stretch of about 2.6 km2, we can find historic buildings such as Westminster Palace with the famous Big Ben, Tower Bridge and Buckingham Palace, or more avant-garde and modern architectural references such as the London City Hall, the Swiss Re Tower or the Millennium Bridge.
It is recognized as one of the cultural capitals of the world with a concentration of many internationally renowned museums such as the British Museum or the Tate Modern, and theatres: the Royal Albert Hall, the Royal National Theatre or the London Coliseum... The fame of these museums, for the quality of the exhibitions and for the fact that they are free, has made them an attraction for all travellers that value culture and history. And we must not forget the musical offer of the London theatres, which are only comparable to Broadway.
London is also known for its commercial variety. Boutiques, shopping centres and large markets offer all types of items that will satisfy all tastes, styles and budgets. A stroll through Camden Town, Nothing Hill, Covent Garden or Oxford Street has become a must, even for those that can't stand "shopping".
London is also a reference point for businesses, as it is considered one of the "top 4" of the worldwide economy along with New York, Paris and Tokyo.
However, 8 million Londoners and more than 16 million annual tourists couldn't enjoy London without the beauty of its parks: Hyde Park or Regent's Park, among others, are authentic green hearts for the city and thanks to a northern meteorology, they are full of life throughout the entire year.
London has 4 large airports: Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted and Luton. Heathrow, one of the city's 4 airports, is the world's busiest airport in terms of international passenger traffic. Whether they are connecting through for international travel or visiting the city, London receives about 16 million visitors per year.
Getting around the large city of London is fairly simple thanks to the enormous underground network and the typical red double-decker buses that go all over the city.
Samuel Johnson, better known as Dr. Johnson, a writer, poet, lexicographer and literary critic of the 18th century, made a phrase famous that perfectly describes the intensity and variety of this city: "If you are tired of London, you are tired of life". If you come to visit, we are sure you will come back.


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Tom Fitton of Judicial Watch, America's largest nonpartisan government watchdog (challenging George W. Bush as well as Bill Clinton), has been investigating Obama ever since he splashed onto the national scene in 2006. Now Fitton exposes devastating secrets the Obama administration has desperately fought—even in court—to keep from the American public. For a while, the Obama stonewall seemed to be holding. Until now. And the revelations are astonishing.
Judicial Watch has unearthed the truth behind such high-profile issues as the bailouts, Obamacare, Guantanamo, Obama's true ties to Bill Ayers and to the Black Panthers voting intimidation scandal, and the Constitution-defying government czars. He reveals Obama's personal war against FOX News, his real link to ACORN, and his radical Chicago connections. Through scores of smoking-gun government files, some replicated here and many unearthed after lengthy court battles, Fitton also discloses the facts of the Obama-backed $535-million loan guarantee to Solyndra, promoted by the president as a model for economic recovery—only months before its disastrous bankruptcy filing. Here too is the truth behind the gunrunning scandal, code-named Fast and Furious, which was a program generated in secrecy by the U.S. government that supplied thousands of firearms to murderous criminals in Mexico—an unconscionable act, and only one in a series of historical lows for an administration that few, if any, major media in this country dare to expose. This book details how the Obama machine is aggressively employing Chicago-style tactics to steal, if necessary, the 2012 elections. And how Judicial Watch is prepared to go to court with historic lawsuits to make sure the elections are fair and honest.
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Bigfoot found!
Posted 13 August 2008 - 09:48 AM
Two Bigfoot hunters claim they have the body of one and plan to release a photo and what they claim is DNA evidence at a news conference in Palo Alto on Friday.
The Bigfoot is claimed to have been found in the woods of northern Georgia by Matthew Whitton and Rick Dyer, and the claim is being supported by a Bay Area Bigfoot researcher Tom Biscardi, a multiple local Democratic candidate.
The press release as follows. A site claiming to have the first pics is down, but heres the link in case it comes back up, although the pic top right is said to be one of the shots currently available. Other sites are suggesting this could be the real deal; who knows, well have to wait for the press conference and the proof.
Or do things worth the writing.
Posted 13 August 2008 - 09:56 AM
Take my hand and we'll go riding through the sunshine from above
Posted 13 August 2008 - 10:04 AM
Now if it turns out to be true - well - then it's a whole new ballgame. Will hopefully open up some people's minds.
Eat, drink and be scary. ~Author Unknown
Posted 13 August 2008 - 11:52 AM
An extreme and famous case of Hypertrichosis.
click photo to link to web page.
It is suspected to be a genetic disorder that is inherited.
If there were multiple sitings, these individuals could be closely related and unwilling to integrate with society.
I do believe there is something behind bigfoot sightings, I also suspect that the answer may be this simple.
Be happy while you're living, for you're a long time dead.*-- Scottish Proverb
Posted 13 August 2008 - 01:39 PM
Posted 13 August 2008 - 01:52 PM
From a Release, here are some of the vital statistics on the "Bigfoot" body:
*The creature is seven feet seven inches tall.
*It weighs over five hundred pounds.
*The creature looks like it is part human and part ape-like.
*It is male.
*It has reddish hair and blackish-grey eyes.
*It has two arms and two legs, and five fingers on each hand and
five toes on each foot.
*The feet are flat and similar to human feet.
*Its footprint is sixteen and three-quarters inches long and five and three-quarters inches wide at the heel.
*From the palm of the hand to the tip of the middle finger, its hands are
eleven and three-quarters inches long and six and one-quarter inches wide.
*The creatures walk upright. (Several of them were sighted on the same day that the body was found.)
*The teeth are more human-like than ape-like.
Take my hand and we'll go riding through the sunshine from above
Posted 13 August 2008 - 02:15 PM
Well, I wish this is true, but an alive creature would have been better! But does it giveshumans the right to have a Bigfoot hunting season and end up messing up?
Thats a good point Moon...if this is indeed a "Bigfoot" and not just a human with the disorder Hypertrichosis that was mentioned in a previous post by Atropa belladonna...theres a real threat that some individuals might try to hunt and possibly kill any exsisting ones that might be out there. I do think the majority of Crypto enthusiast will try to capture rather than kill...if this is true evidence it will be a huge breakthrough for people that have studied it/devoted their lives to it for so many years.
Yikes, five hundred pounds! Thanks for the update Moon!
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Posted 13 August 2008 - 02:32 PM
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Posted 13 August 2008 - 02:35 PM
First off, the two 'gentlemen' (and I use that term very loosely) claim to have found the already dead body and seen several other bigfoots in the vicinity. It apparently took them a couple of days to drag the body out of the woods.
They have a YouTube page, which I will not link to because of their immature and childish behaviour and language that they have used. They constantly attacked several reputable cryptozoologists in these videos.
I myself am very iffy about this. It doesn't look right to me in that picture, and Loren Coleman is hinting (he was yesterday when he was granted permission to post the image) along the lines of a primate rather than a classical Bigfoot and is calling it the Georgia Gorilla.
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Posted 13 August 2008 - 03:44 PM
(this might even be a promo for some kind of movie or TV show or something).
Edited by balo, 13 August 2008 - 03:46 PM.
Posted 14 August 2008 - 03:52 PM
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Posted 14 August 2008 - 05:52 PM
I guess well see tomorrow.
Posted 14 August 2008 - 06:58 PM
Edited by damckie, 14 August 2008 - 07:00 PM.
Posted 14 August 2008 - 11:42 PM
But, I don't have my hopes up... as I'm sure it will turn out to be a hoax. I find it hard to believe that they saw multiple "bigfoot" creature in the area around the body... and I think I read in one article that they had video proof of it... its all hard to believe. Time will tell I suppose...
Oh, and I always figured that if bigfoot was to ever be found, this is how it would happen!
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A Post Inspired by Havenly.com.
It was years ago that I found this litograph of Emma made from the words of the Jane Austen novel. Moreover, Jane Austen is arguably one of most loved Victorian authors. Additionally, Emma's litograph poster was most appealing to me due to its colors. The poster I chose was in baby blue and light-gray and is a focal point on the picture wall of my bedroom.
When I thought about how I would design this picture wall, I knew I wanted the artwork to be authentic and not the average prints you find in many design stores: hence, I chose the lithograph poster and prints of artwork mainly from Etsy.com. On Etsy, the artists are not mainstream. As well, I used smaller prints, mostly 8.5″ x 11″ to go around the large Emma litograph to achieve balance in my design.
Furthermore, when I chose my Emma poster, I was able to choose the colors I wanted my lithograph to be from several options. There are a larger variety of color combinations available online for this specific style of Emma poster. As well, you can buy this litograph poster matted in the 12″ x 16″ size.
When I purchased the litograph years ago, matting was not an option. I decided to go with the poster that was the largest size, 42″ x 63″ because I was using the poster as my picture wall focal point. Also, only the largest size contains the full text of Emma on the litograph including all "157, 422 words" from the novel.
The litographs website has a variety of t-shirts, posters, totes, and scarves of your most beloved literary works. There are a plethora of options for posters for example. You can also choose literary items that aren't litographs but are based off your favorite literary works.
To frame my poster I went to the craft store Michaels and bought the largest silver poster frame I could find. I use silver in my bedroom as it goes well with my light blue walls. I brought the poster with me to ensure it fit the frame. I loved the look of the poster with the silver as opposed to black or white poster frames. The silver and gray in the litograph matched.
As well, when I began to purchase smaller prints of artwork to surround my Emma litograph, I purchased frames of the 11″ x 14″ size to fit prints that were 8″ x 11″. I found these frames at Winners and/or HomeSense stores in Canada. What I love about both of these stores, is that you can find many decor items for your home at a reduced price that are still stylish and often brand names.
My goal was to have artwork and frames that were more eclectic so the frames and prints were not all the same. Shopping at Winners and HomeSense lent itself well to this as they have a variety of frames in all colors available.
Additionally, having diverse frames and artwork styles made my wall of artwork more interesting. Since my walls are painted a cool light blue, frames of white, black, and silver all matched the paint color well and were cohesive. Black frames on their own, even silver frames on their own, would have been too overpowering in a small bedroom.
Two of my first purchases (using black frames from HomeSense) were sterling silver prints from a wonderful shop on Etsy.com called ISeeNoise. I bought both a picture of the Miss Dior Stirling Silver Perfume Bottle and an iconic Audrey Hepburn Stirling Silver print (see below). These metallic prints are handmade and can also be purchased in other metallic tones such as gold.
The shop is on break right now, but I recommend checking out their excellent hand made prints. I love how the black frames make the sterling silver images pop, even though the inside of the frames are more of a white-ivory tint. Also, I was pleased to be able to find prints that were glamorous, stylish, and feminine.
Furthermore, one my favorite items on my picture wall, is not a picture at all; in fact, it is a spice rack purchased from Modcloth.com in their Vintage Inspired Home Decor and Gift section. The spice rack is a pretty place to store and display my perfume bottles. I've also been able to display a few of my favorite cuffs (bracelets). Instead of displaying bracelets or cuffs you could also hang necklaces.
As you can tell, I'm also bit a perfume junky, having ones I prefer to wear in spring and summer and ones I prefer to wear in fall and winter. Some of my most preferred perfume brands and kinds include Marc Jacob's Daisy, Coach Signature, Channel Chance Eau Tendre and Escada Turquoise Summer.
Moreover, I have not seen this spice rack (perfume display), on Modcloth.com for awhile. But ModCloth does have other interesting decor items if you enjoy a Vintage Style. As well, you can find similar spice racks at Walmart and Amazon , but I wasn't able to find the same one in white, with hooks on the bottom. Your best bet is to explore the web or a store such as Bed, Bath, and Beyond, to find a spice rack that works well to display perfume and jewelry.
In addition, I purchased a couple prints off of Etsy.com from an artist'a shop called Lauren Bolshakov Art . I was thrilled to find more feminine and stylish pieces that added brighter color to my picture wall.
The first print is in the same color family of blues and greens as much of my bedroom. It's an 8″ x 10″ size and called Vintage Dress Painting. It's not available anymore but she has some other beautiful pieces of watercolor work.
The second print I purchased from Lauren was called Red Red Wine (see below) and the bright color of the red wine and the movement within the watercolor print drew me to it. Both prints I chose went well with slightly different white frames I found at Winners, in an 11″ x 14″ size because they had to be big enough for 8.5″ x 11″ prints. The red wine print is also a bright pop of color on my picture wall, which I adore.
Some other beautiful prints of Lauren Bolshakov's work include her original art that right now is more abstract but resembles jewelry. Palm of Your Hand – Abstract Art – Mixed Media on Canvas and Dahlias Dahling – Abstract Art – Mixed Media on Canvas are both examples of stunning original artwork that can be found on Etsy.com by Lauren, for any room in your home.
As well, I did purchase a print (and later a frame) of a lovely print from a blogger I follow, Kelly Van from Le Zoe Musings, which is a "creative lifestyle blog." Kelly no longer has an Etsy shop but her printing sayinging to 'Just Breathe and Drink Tea' was relaxing and cute. Also it's in a reddish-pink shade.
One last painting (or a copy of a painting) I bought because I loved the impressionist feel to it, was from a shop called Prebrulee.com. The pop of pinkish-red in the painting, ties in with the red wine and tea prints. They all share an accent color on an otherwise serene picture wall and waveguide bedroom in general.
Prebrulee is a neat store that has a great deal of fun jewelry, clothing, stationary, and sometimes, home decor. Their Home and Office Section often has need collectibles, however, I've not seen paintings on the website in a long while.
My final framed work around my Emma litograph is my university diploma which I am extremely proud of; nevertheless, I'm searching for the right picture to replace it with, and move my diploma to my home office space.
Finally, I do have a few items on my dresser. As well, I painted both dressers in my room seal gray to match the Emma Litograph. The dresser items, however, are from HomeSense, Winners, and a variety of other decor stores. I find it's a matter of knowing what you want to display in areas of your home, such as your bedroom, and waiting until you come across the perfect items that are both practical and beautiful.
In addition, if you're searching for some help in designing your own house or a particular room in your home, such as your bedroom, I encourage you to take a look a the Havenly website for actual Interior Design expertise.
Take their design quiz to determine the decor styles you like best, then choose an interior designer who best matches the decor style for a specific room.
You can receive interior designer aid through a Design Quickie option for free. This provides you a small amount of help in designing a space in your home. It includes a 30 minutes chat session with an interior designer, product recommendations, style advice, and a concierge buying service.
As well you can consider A Havely Mini including 3 initial designs, 1 design concept, 1 design revision, a curated design list, 1-2 weeks of design time, a concierge buying service, and 2-weeks of post design support.
Your third option is the Havenly Full adding on 4-weeks of design support (instead of 2-weeks), 3D Room Visualisation, and a Floor plan, along with everything you receive in the Havely mini.
I would recommend the third option as it provides you with the best value for your money. 3D Room Visualisation and floor plans are incredibly helpful in decorating a room in your home as 'visuals' always give a person a better idea of what their decor scheme will look like in the end.
Nonetheless, if you've knowledge of how to design a floor plan and can easily visualize how your final design will appear, the second option is also great.
See you next time and thanks for stopping by today's special post!
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Some GOP govs soften on taxes
LAS VEGAS — Some Republican governors are softening on the party's hard-line toward tax increases for the wealthy, suggesting that GOP congressmen at least be open to rate hikes in exchange for a comprehensive fiscal agreement on taxes and entitlements.
"The people have spoken, I think we're going to have to be [flexible] now," said Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell, when asked if his party would now have to be open to taxes on the highest earners. "Elections do have consequences. The president campaigned on that."
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( Also on POLITICO: Loopholes and revenues: Five questions)
McDonnell, the outgoing head of the Republican Governors Association, made clear that raising taxes isn't his first choice. But he said that the political reality of a Democratic president and Democratic Senate makes it unlikely that a grand bargain can be struck without some compromise on raising revenues.
"As a piece of an overall package with tax reform that is more comprehensive, I think it's something that absolutely has got to be discussed," he said of tax hikes for the wealthy in an interview at the traditional post-election GOP governors' conference here. "We're in deep, deep trouble in America right now and I think with the president in power there's no way to get a budget solution that's spending cuts only."
( Also on POLITICO: White House noncommittal on preserving payroll tax cut)
Former Mississippi Gov. Haley Barbour, one of the most influential Republicans in the country, echoed McDonnell's assessment that Republicans should be open to upping the rates of the top filers in exchange for significant Democratic concessions on Social Security, Medicare and deficit reduction.
"If there's enough savings, if there's enough entitlement reform, if there's enough certainty about tax reform in the next few years, I would," Barbour said when asked whether his party should consider softening its opposition to letting the Bush tax cuts on the wealthiest expire.
Like McDonnell, the Mississippian indicated he'd rather not raise the top rate, calling it "bad economics" that could "hurt the recovery."
But Barbour also bowed to pragmatism.
"You can't be purist," Barbour said, adding: "If we don't do something now about entitlement reform it gets harder next year."
To hear such GOP heavyweights edge away from the Grover Norquist line is somewhat jarring. However, it underlines what many elite Republicans see as the urgent policy and political demands of the moment.
( Also on POLITICO: Jindal vs. Romney)
Idaho Gov. Butch Otter, a former longtime member of Congress, also warmed to higher rates for the wealthy in exchange for major Democratic concessions.
"If I got a lot of the things that I wanted, yeah I'd be willing to make that accommodation," said Otter.


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July 24, 2005 • Posted By Shaun Lyon
As previously noted, filming on the second season of "Doctor Who" began Friday, July 22; here's a brief rundown of some of the news items and rumours Outpost Gallifrey has picked up over the past few days:
Studio work was done on the first day, as opposed to the location work done last year (which is why there are no on-location photos being taken with anything of importance, only some brief glimpses of production trailers). Piper and Tennant were spotted by the British press on Friday, hence the photograph at right (click for a larger view) showing the two leaving the studio in Newport. Word is that the production has already left Newport for location filming on Monday.
Several news reports suggest that Stephen Fry will be penning an episode of the new series as previously reported; Fry was said to be at the studio on Friday as production got underway.
Filming on Friday July 22 was said to take place at Tredegar House in Newport, where the Doctor Who team had filmed a scene with a Prime Minister. (No word as yet on whether Penelope Wilton is returning as Harriet Jones, but that could certainly be fun...)
There are rumours that an episode will be filmed at Duffryn High School in Newport at some point during August; speculation persists that this will have something to do with the (currently) third episode, "School Reunion".
Russell T Davies spoke recently on "Newsround" and said that "The Christmas Invasion" would involve a new monster as well as all the Christmas trimmings "including Reindeer and snow". He also mentioned that Rose would be finding difficult to come to terms with the new Doctor.
There are currently rumours circling - again, none confirmed - that one of the episodes is entitled "The Sunshine Camp," perhaps the first episode. As always, treat these as speculative in the absence of concrete information...


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The former manager of Neil 'Smutty' Robinson has paid a powerful tribute to the gifted racer on the 30th anniversary of his tragic death.
The happy-go-lucky Cullybackey rider lost his life in a crash during practice in 1986 at Oliver's Mount in Scarborough – weeks after he famously won the Formula 1 race on the Skoal Bandit Suzuki at the Ulster Grand Prix.
It was a heart-breaking end to the young Ulsterman's flourishing career, with Robinson denied the opportunity to take up a factory ride with Suzuki in 1987 after signing a deal with the manufacturer following his impressive performances throughout 1986.
Robinson's potential had been spotted by Suzuki manager Rex White at the Isle of Man TT and he was offered the chance to fill in for the injured Chris Martin in the F1 World Championship on the Skoal Bandit machines.
It was a chance he seized with both hands and although Smutty was plagued by bad luck in the run up to the Ulster GP, he had already shown enough to convince Suzuki that he was a star in the making.
His manager, Broughshane man John Smyth, told the News Letter he had no doubt Robinson had all the credentials to become a world champion and reflected on that awful day 30 years ago on September 13, 1986 when his young charge was killed during his very first appearance at Oliver's Mount.
"It's incredible to believe it was 30 years ago but I remember it all like it was yesterday. Neil could've gone all the way, but sadly that's not how it turned out and his life was cut short unfortunately.
"Someone new always comes along and back then, Neil was the new kid on the block and I think Joey [Dunlop] felt he would be the one who could take over the mantle," Smyth said.
"His big chance came in 1986, but it turned out to be a terrible season in terms of luck. Ian King from Royal Cars sponsored Neil that year with a Formula 1 bike and a production bike – both Suzukis. He had been racing at various places in England and was doing quite well, although it was taking some time to get the bikes sorted as they were brand new basically and just out of the box.
"When Neil went to the Isle of Man TT, Rex White, who was the team manager for Suzuki, noticed his talent and approached Neil to see if he wanted to race at Assen. Chris Martin had been riding for Suzuki but was ruled out for a few months through injury and Neil was given the chance to replace him.
"Once he got into the team, he impressed so much that everyone was totally amazed by him – except me! I knew what Neil was capable of because I'd watched him progress from the beginning," he added.
"I stopped racing myself in about 1980 and gave Neil my 350cc Yamaha and told him to ride away at it. I helped him out a bit and then as things moved on, I became his manager. I went to school with his brother Donny, or Don as I called him, and that's how I became involved with Neil. Donny of course was a fantastic rider as well and it was awful how it ended for Don too [killed at North West 200 in 1999 after making a racing comeback]."
Recalling Robinson's impact on the Formula 1 World Championship that season, Smyth remembers a run of poor fortune that cost him a coveted victory, although he finally made his mark in the last round with a dominant win at the Ulster Grand Prix.
"Neil got the works ride on the Skoal Bandit Suzuki for the Formula 1 race at Assen in Holland and was running at the front with Kevin Schwantz and Joey and then the chain broke.
"After that, the next round was at Jerez in Spain and I was over at that race. It was extremely hot and the heat got to Neil. It was actually Graeme McGregor who won the race on the Ducati.
"I think Neil finished third and after that it was off to a roads circuit at Villa Real in Portugal," he said.
"Neil was shown around the course by Joey, who gave him some advice because it was a dangerous old place. He may have been emerging as the man to beat Joey, but that didn't stop Joey telling him everything that he knew – you wouldn't see that happening much nowadays.
"Neil was leading in Portugal but the fairing came loose and we had to cut it from the bike. In the end I think he finished fifth but the bad luck was really costing us.
"We then went to Finland and Neil was leading again until he sustained a puncture, so that dropped him back to third place."
It seemed lady luck had deserted Smutty but everything finally fell into place at Dundrod and he produced a masterful ride to seal a commanding win in the Formula 1 race, leaving a lasting impression on everyone who witnessed him in action that day.
"By the time we got to the Ulster Grand Prix in 1986, Joey had the championship sewn up," Smyth said.
"He had an absolutely superb bike in the Rothmans Honda and there weren't too many people who were going to beat him in a straight race. It turned out wet at Dundrod and Neil went out with no expectations at all and he won.
"We'd that much bad luck that year that the title was beyond us but Suzuki saw the potential in Neil and it wasn't long before they called us over to headquarters and we got a contract signed and sealed for the Formula 1 World Championship in 1987 plus some wages for Neil, which wasn't an awful lot back then compared to nowadays, but we were really happy with how things turned out."
It should only have been the first chapter in Smutty's career, but sadly there would be no happy ending as Robinson lost his life after crashing in practice at Scarborough weeks later.
"Trevor Armstrong [Chairman the 90 Club that supported Neil] and me tried to persuade Neil not to go to Scarborough but he was so grateful to Suzuki for the opportunity they had given him that he felt he wanted to go.
"It was his first time there and I remember he said if he didn't like it, he would just pull in. Sadly, in practice he lost his life and it was just an awful tragedy.
"I don't know far Neil would've gone in the sport, but I feel he would've gone a long way. I've no doubt he'd have been a world champion in 1987. We had planned to maybe try and get Neil into the 500cc Grand Prix World Championship and I had talked about this with Wayne Gardner, who spotted his talent and took him under his wing," he added.
"I've no doubt he could've done it and I think he could've been up there with Mick Doohan and those boys – he was really that good.
"Everybody really loved Neil – he was a cheeky chappy and the girls loved him, everyone did. He was such a nice fella and he had all the cards to be a world class rider."
He had all the ability and he was a cut above the rest. It's so tragic the way it turned out but as we all know this sport can be very cruel at times."


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Illustrated Family Day in Orange on Oct. 19
The Stark Museum of Art and The W.H. Stark House, both located in Orange, Texas, invite families and visitors of all ages to take part in Illustrated Family Day on Saturday, October 19, 2013 between 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. This Family Day is free to the public.
Families visiting the Museum are invited get into character and explore the art of illustration and bookmaking during Illustrated Family Day. Guests will have the opportunity to make hand-bound books, printed illustrations, and decorative book boxes. For young visitors, there will be storytelling, and families are invited to go on a scavenger hunt for prizes. For added fun, guests are invited to come dressed as their favorite storybook character. Complimentary light refreshments will be available.
While attending Illustrated Family Day at the Museum, visitors of all ages will have a special opportunity to see carved editions of Alice in Wonderland and A Christmas Carol by altered book artist Susan Hoerth. Throughout the day, Hoerth will have multiple carved books on display and will be demonstrating her book carving techniques.
Family Day continues at The W.H. Stark House with fun activities for attendees of all ages. Guests will have the opportunity to create their own fairy tale inspired puppet and further explore hand-bound bookmaking. House guides will lead an interactive story time, and complimentary first-floor tours will explore turn-of-the-century childhood tales and entertainment. Complimentary tours will be available to visitors of all ages, although visitors under the age of 12 must be accompanied by an adult.
Family Day attendees will also have the opportunity to visit the special exhibition Tales and Travels, which is presented by the Stark Art and History Venues. The exhibition will be on display at the Stark Museum of Art through January 11, 2014, and it is presented in conjunction with a coordinating exhibition at The W.H. Stark House during the same period.
From island adventures to giant anthills, the Tales and Travels exhibition has a story for everyone and features first-edition books of long-loved tales as well as real travels from amazing adventurers, along with paintings, prints and drawings. Museum docents will present Interactive Family Spotlight Talks at 9:30 a.m., 10:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m., 12:30 p.m., 1:30 p.m., and 2:30 p.m. These specially designed talks are created just for families and will encourage all participants to take an active role in looking and storytelling as they explore the fantastical illustrations of Lewis Carroll or the tall tales of the Wild West.
Especially for older students and adult visitors, the Museum will offer a special 10-minute gallery spotlight, which will be given throughout the Family Day. The presentation will focus on the works of artist Karl Bodmer, who in 1832-34 traveled up the Missouri River. The spotlight presentations will take place at 10:00 a.m., 11:00 a.m., noon, 1:00 p.m., and 2:00 p.m.
Jennifer Restauri, Educator for Studio and Family Programs of the Stark Museum of Art, welcomes all visitors, saying, "Illustrated Family Day will be a fantastic day of art making, storytelling, and exploring the limits of your imagination. With such a wide range of activities planned, there will be something for every age!" Restauri reminds families that all ages are welcome, but children under the age of 12 must be accompanied by an adult.
About Stark Cultural Venues
Stark Museum of Art, Shangri La Botanical Gardens and Nature Center, The W.H. Stark House and Frances Ann Lutcher Theater for the Performing Arts are venues of the Stark Cultural Venues of Orange, Texas that provide significant resources for the study and enjoyment of art, nature, history and culture.
Stark Cultural Venues is a program of the Nelda C. and H.J. Lutcher Stark Foundation, a private operating foundation that aims to encourage and assist education and to improve and enrich the quality of life in Southeast Texas.
The Stark Museum of Art is located at 712 Green Avenue in Orange, Texas, and is open to the public Tuesday through Saturday from 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. The W.H. Stark House is located at 610 W. Main Avenue in Orange, Texas, and is open to the public Tuesday through Saturday from 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., with the last tour beginning at 4:00 p.m. Shangri La Botanical Gardens and Nature Center is located at 2111 W. Park Avenue in Orange, Texas, and is open to the public Tuesday through Saturday from 9:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. For more information, visit www.starkculturalvenues.org or follow us by becoming a fan and 'Liking' each venue's Facebook page.
General admission to the Stark Museum, Stark House and Shangri La is free for Stark Cultural Venues members and their guests, subject to membership level. Admission fees to each venue for all others (as applicable) are $6 for adults; $5 for seniors (age 65 and up), students (with ID), and youth (age 10-17); $2 for children (age 4-9); and free for toddlers (age 3 and under). Group tours are available by advanced registration. Outpost tours are offered at Shangri La and require a separate fee. Outpost tours welcome participants who are at least 4 years of age and older. The W.H. Stark House offers complete Stark House tours to visitors who are at least 10 years of age or older.


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A Giant Leap for Humankind
Rabbi Ted Falcon, Pastor Don Mackenzie, and Sheikh Jamal Rahman, known collectively as the "Interfaith Amigos," have been learning and teaching together since 2001. They blog weekly for YES! Magazine.
Astronaut Neil Armstrong is 80 this year. Forty-one years ago he took that famous step and said the words that moved us: "That's one small step for man; one giant leap for mankind." Even Walter Cronkite had tears. Many of us remember where we were when the news came.
Ironically and sadly, I don't think that leap for humankind was a giant one after all. While the example of cooperation and hope still stands, and medicine has benefited from the research at NASA, the most dramatic consequences of the trip have been improvements in the ability of the United States military to inflict pain and death on our enemies.
But on the occasion of Neil Armstrong's birthday and in honor of his courage, it seems appropriate to ask what a giant leap for humankind might actually look like?
As I ponder the troubles, the difficulty, the pain, suffering, and violence all over our world, I come back again and again to the reality that we—yes, I am talking about myself, too—consistently behave as if evil is somehow "out there." If we can just somehow eliminate it, we would all be better off. But never has an attempt to kill a person or persons understood to be evil ever succeeded in eliminating that evil. That is because evil exists in a potential state in each one of us. We each have a shadow side, and even though we are tempted to look elsewhere for the source of our troubles, much of the time that source sits within us. But we must not feel guilty about this, for guilt has no power to redeem. We must instead recognize this as a feature of what it means to be human.
And here's another feature: We have been given a spirit capable of transcending that potential for evil. But for the capability to be realized, we must do what my friend Jamal calls the "inner work"—spiritual practices that strengthen our spirits and prepare us to combat our evil potentials. And in doing so, we must find ways to release ourselves from what my friend Ted calls our "stuckness," our imprisonments. That is a prerequisite for being in community—a state where the preciousness of relationships can nurture the growth that each of us needs.
This process might be the greatest moral need present on our planet. It's also what a giant step for humankind would look like today.
Such a step would require every bit of the cooperation, imagination, discipline, and hope present in that first step onto the moon. But it would also require anyone in a position of moral leadership (leadership that is framed, always, by a concern for the common good) to articulate the need to live together on this planet peacefully with positive, imaginative, and compassionate energy. We need help to see that the historic "We vs. They" sensibility represents the illusion that people are evil. We can be filled by evil—and do and say evil things—but we are not evil.
Moving Beyond Ego
Why do we prefer to talk about religion, fight over it, even kill for it—everything but live it?
Religious leaders should, indeed, be moral leaders. But so should public servants, college presidents, teachers, and anyone with a "stage" or a "pulpit" that commands public attention. And the rest of us should be on the lookout for that deeply important moral sensibility: Concern for the common good. Without that concern, no amount of moral leadership will penetrate a culture that desperately needs it. As Plato said, "What is honored in a culture will be cultivated."
Some emerging global consensus that evil is not out there, but can be in here—and that the common good is served by naming those places where it exists—would point us in the right direction. This is one of the most important purposes of religion. In its most dramatic moments, religion has called us back toward such a consensus. This purpose, in fact, is one of religion's most important roles.
And it would indeed be a giant leap for humankind.
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Current & Future Projects
Here's a sneak peek at what's next in campus sustainability at SJSU:
New Construction Projects
Both the expanded Student Union and the new Student Health & Counseling Facility will meet a minimum of LEED Silver certification standards. Each building will include water-efficient fixtures, a "cool" roof, and recycled water for toilet flushing.
Building Renovations
Several key university landmarks, including Tower Hall, King Library, Moss Landing Marine Laboratories, and Spartan Stadium will be renovated for improved energy efficiency and overall sustainability.
Solar PV Panels
SJSU Mechanical Engineering students conducted a feasibility study and five potential buildings were identified for rooftop solar photovoltaic (PV) panels, which could generate a total of 1 million kWh each year.
Recycled Water Projects
Working with the City of San Jose, SJSU is working to convert all irrigation piping, as well as toilets in the King Library and other new buildings, to recycled water, which could save up to 65 million gallons of potable water each year.


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Prayer for Guidance, Patience, Courage
Prayer for Guidance, Patience, Courage
Available in 8x10 or 11x14, in Black & White, or Color.
This listing is for one PRINT in your choice of size (8x10 or 11x14) to fuel your heart with inspiration in your home or office space. These standard sized prints are easy to finish with ready made photo mats and frames from your local art supply store (or even some dollar stores).
This listing is for a PHYSICAL PRINT that will be mailed to you (in other words, this is NOT A Digital Download).
This print is an originally created hand drawn piece before being digitally reproduced
The artwork is scanned, and the digital file is then printed on thick 110lb card stock with a smooth matte finish
This print comes unframed, so that you have the freedom and fun of choosing how to display it in your space.
Please note that ink colours and those depicted on your computer screen can vary slightly.
If you have a preferred colour combination that is not listed here, I can create a custom print with the colors of your choice. Head over to the custom listing here. https://itjustflows.com/art-prints/custom-calligraphy-quote
I love creating words that fuel your heart and inspire your impact in the world. I believe as fellow human beings our hearts come a little more alive when we connect with a greater purpose beyond ourselves.
And because I believe in using our freedom for the good of others, I donate 10% of all proceeds to support the fight to end sexual exploitation and human trafficking. Through the work of Servants Anonymous, women who have been exploited (and their children) can rewrite the story of their lives from slavery to one of freedom and purpose.
Find out more about this amazing organization who has been in the trenches of this work for over 30 years and are active globally with a high success rate of freeing women, through their comprehensive long term recovery model.
When you purchase from me, you invest in the freedom of these women in starting a new life. Freedom-fighting looks good on you! :)
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In other words, please note that the receipt you will receive from my shop's website will be listed in Canadian dollars (slightly higher) than what will be listed on your credit card statement. If you have any questions about this, please reach out to me.
To ensure that the print maintains its shape, it is packaged in a sealed protective plastic sleeve with cardboard backing before being inserted and mailed in a thick cardboard mailer, so that it stays flat during shipping.
Please allow 1-3 business days to process and ship your order once it is received. Allow an additional 5-10 business days for actual shipping time to USA, and 5-21 days for International shipping.
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Words Matter: How Media Can Build Civility or Destroy It
"Just as media outlets have been used to create a pervasive sense of fear, they have also been used to convince people that conflict is inevitable. This leaves media consumers resigned to the notion that conflict will happen."
Those words could have been used to describe an increasingly hostile and provocative media in the United States. In fact, they were written to describe the use of the media to incite Hutus to slaughter their Tutsi neighbors in Rwanda, resulting in hundreds of thousands of deaths.
After Jared Loughner opened fire at a political event for Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords in Tuscon, Arizona, attention quickly focused on the role that divisive and aggressive media may have played in his actions. Pima Country Sheriff Clarence Dupnik lamented "the vitriol that comes out of certain mouths about tearing down the government."
Members of the media were quick to defend themselves. Any discussion of possible political motives, the editors of the National Review wrote, constitute a "vile attempt to tar the opposition with the crimes of a lunatic so as to render illegitimate the views of about half of America."
The reasons for Loughner's actions are still unclear, and evidence suggests that he is mentally ill. We can't know at this point what role media provocation may have played in his decision. Indeed, his actions raise as many questions about our policies on gun ownership and mental illness as they do about our political climate.
At the very least, though, this should be a moment to reflect on the role that media can play in directing the political dialogue in this country. It can, as we know, promote fear, hatred, and extremism. Can it also lead us to greater civility and more productive debate?
Violence and the media
Sadly, the Arizona shooting is only the latest evidence that words do have consequences.
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On July 18, Byron Williams was approached by California state police for driving erratically on Interstate 580. A firefight ensued—remarkably, all survived—and Williams later admitted he had been on his way to attack the ACLU and the non-profit Tides Foundation. Why Tides? According to Media Matters, Fox News commentator Glenn Beck had verbally attacked the Tides Foundation 29 times in the 18 months before the attempted shooting.
After then-vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin accused presidential candidate Barack Obama of "palling around with terrorists," the Secret Service reported a dramatic increase in threats against Obama.
There are many more stories of threats and vandalism directed at private citizens and public officials, and the links to the violent rhetoric from right-wing media personalities and politicians is chilling. One Texas man, who called the office of Senator Debbie Stabenow and threatened "We'll get you … like we did RFK; like we did MLK," told FBI officers he was worried the government would take Sean Hannity and Rush Limbaugh off the air as a result of the "Fairness Doctrine."
Another way
The media can choose to provoke the least stable, most trigger-happy sectors of the population. Or it can choose to strengthen democracy, civility, and the rule of law. When the former Yugoslavia was erupting in ethnic cleansing and massacres, Macedonia's ethnically diverse population remained at peace. South Africa made the transition from Apartheid to majority rule largely without violence. In these and other places, media that highlighted the humanity of all involved played a role, according to the U.S.-based Search for Common Ground.
Instead of simply repeating the anger and allegations of each side—which may have the effect of deepening the conflict or inciting violence—journalists are in a unique position to uncover the causes of conflict and discover opportunities for finding common ground. The Conflict Resolution Network advises journalists to:
- Focus on the root causes of problems, not just positions or back-and-forth arguments.
- Ask questions that get people thinking about solutions and common ground: "What would be possible if this problem were fixed?" "What would it take to solve this problem?" "What is it that you do want?" "What would satisfy you?"
- Avoid simplistic divisions between good and bad. Don't encourage or sensationalize personal attacks.
- Report areas of agreement as well as disagreement.
- Think of emotions as symptoms that point to where the real problems are. What clashes of values, needs, or scarce resources are causing an emotional response?
Disagreement over policy is part of a healthy democracy, and conflict is human. But whipping up fear and hatred, demonizing those with conflicting opinions, using violent language, playing on the insecurity and distrust that so easily arise during difficult times—these are irresponsible and wrong. Especially when the media is capable of so much more.
: YES! Magazine joins other media outlets in pledging not to use a word that dehumanizes immigrants.
How Pramila Jayapal combats shock language and sensationalized stories when she's interviewed on talk radio.


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David Arquette has more to share.
The "Scream 4" star returned to Howard Stern's radio show Wednesday and revealed more details about his relationship with estranged wife Courteney Cox, two weeks after apologizing for having "shared too much" about the split on Stern's program.
"She got really pissed," Arquette said about Cox's reaction to the interview, in which Arquette revealed his wife of 11 years had stopped having sex with him months ago.
During the interview, Arquette also revealed he'd hooked up with a waitress while separated from the "Cougar Town" star.
The next day he apologized on Twitter for what he described as a "process of trial and error" in trying to speak honestly about his experience.
Arquette told Stern Wednesday that after the interview he and Cox "talked it all out and then we took a walk and it was great."
"She had a right to get upset about some of the personal details," he said, according to excerpts posted by People.
Arquette also appeared Wednesday on "Live! With Regis & Kelly," where he said he decided to speak out because of untrue reports that he'd cheated.
He said he hoped to one day get back together with his ex.
"There's always a chance, yeah. I mean, I love her with all my heart," he said, EW reported. "I'll be friends with her forever."
Arquette and Cox, who have a 6-year-old daughter together, Coco, announced their separation earlier this month.


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Never Kiss a Rake
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Anguished by death. Driven by revenge. Bryony Russell and her two sisters are left destitute by the disgrace and unexpected death of their father, a wealthy shipping magnate. He left a cryptic note, and Bryony is determined to find the real villain and clear her father's name. In disguise as a servant, Bryony infiltrates the home her of father's business partner to find proof of his guilt...or innocence. It's not just clues that Bryony finds, but temptation too.... Adrian Bruton, Earl of Kilmartyn, immediately suspects there is something not quite right about his new housekeeper. The brooding, irresistible rake plays along because he has his own guilty secrets, and his venal, scheming wife holds the key to them, trapping him in a hate-filled marriage. But against his will he's fascinated by Bryony, seeing past the scars on her face to show her the beauty she never knew she had. Bryony must uncover the truth and attempt to preserve her father's legacy before things go too far and she falls in love with a man who might very well be her worst enemy.
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- Marcheta
- 26-08-2013
Liked story, didn't like American reading
The story was fine. Don't get me wrong, Xe Sands is a fine narrator. However, I much prefer to hear a British accent when listening to an English romance. The American accent sounded very annoying to me.
10 of 10 people found this review helpful
- Harry_ATL
- 15-09-2013
Excellent performance!
4.5 Xe Sands is outstanding. This is my first listen to one of her performances, and her soft, seductive delivery is mesmerizing. She handles male voices as well as female and is simply impressive. I am eagerly looking forward to the next Anne Stuart / Xe Sands combo due to be released in early Dec.
This is also my first Anne Stuart romance, and I chose well in my opinion. She has a lyrical, softly humorous turn of phrase that appeals to me. No talking down to the reader. I loved the hero and the heroine equally. I read somewhere that there is no bad boy hero like an Anne Stuart bad boy...which is why I decided to give this a try. And this bad boy was quite appealing.
9 of 10 people found this review helpful
- Cam
- 25-08-2013
Not much of a rake but loved him regardless
Any additional comments?
I really enjoyed this book. The book is about three sisters who lose their father in a carriage accident after he supposedly runs away with money he had stolen from the investors in his company. His eldest is certain her father is framed and sets out to clear his name. Her first stop is at her father's partner house where she accepts a job as a housekeeper. He immediately shows interest in her and tries to pursue her. His marriage is based on hatred but she will not divorce him. She also feels the strong attraction but tries not to fall for his charm. However, she gets drunk one night and they have what I'd call the book's hottest short intimacy scenes.
9 of 10 people found this review helpful
- 05-08-2014
What a waste of an interesting premise
What could have made this a 4 or 5-star listening experience for you?
More complex character development, plot twists, and believability. After reading the storyline, I thought this could be an interesting plot. It was not; not remotely. I kept thinking that surely this story was going to progress and deepen. It did not. It's what I call a straight line. Almost the entire book happens in a matter of days with little development of what brought us to this point, we are simply told of past events. No complexity at all.The performance was a little fast, but I rather appreciate that. I did have trouble understanding the male lead.
What was most disappointing about Anne Stuart's story?
It was silly, protracted foreplay and little else. I felt like I was in the head of a 16 year old. The villain was so inconsequential and underdeveloped that he might have had 100 lines devoted to him. I kept asking "Why?" "Why would these characters be behaving in this manner?" The answers were not clear.
If you could play editor, what scene or scenes would you have cut from Never Kiss a Rake?
There is a violent murder in the house and no one hears it. The heroine cleans it up and never says a word, and everyone acts like it's life as usual. I found much of this story difficult to believe.
Any additional comments?
I had just read two intense, epic sy-fy books and thought I would read a quick, historical mystery, as I do periodically. I may never again.
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
- Kimberly
- 21-12-2013
Compelling characters, refreshing plot & narration
Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?
I would, but it's a little edgy so I would keep that in mind. A young friend, I think.
Who was your favorite character and why?
The male lead was the best. The female lead was quite frustratingly naive. The male lead was a little disturbing!…but in a compelling way.
What does Xe Sands bring to the story that you wouldn't experience if you just read the book?
Voices are superb!…but I would like her slow down just a bit. Felt a little rushed.
Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?
The warehouse scene.
Any additional comments?
More XE please, just need her to slow down a bit. More from this author as well!
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
- Kindle Customer
- 27-09-2013
Is there anything you would change about this book?
The narration of this book was horrible. I bought the Kindle book and the Audio one together and had already read the first few chapters before listening to the narration. I was enjoying the book when I read it but when I listened to it I had to stop and check it was the same novel as I couldn't stand another minute of it.
I've listened to this narrator before and enjoyed the experience, but every voice she used grated with this tale. And why give an English lord a American accent?
I hate to give bad reviews but felt I had to warn other readers of this accident. The book is great, but stick to the written word on this one.
What did you like best about this story?
I'm only a third or the way through thebook, but found it interesting.
Who would you have cast as narrator instead of Xe Sands?
Was Never Kiss a Rake worth the listening time?
No. The ten minute bus wait was torture with this in my ears. I won't listen to the rest of it. When I recover I might finish read the book, but not until I can get that narrator's voice out of my memory.
10 of 13 people found this review helpful
- Bookworm
- 30-05-2014
Not my cup of tea
What did you like best about Never Kiss a Rake? What did you like least?
I liked the whole who-done-it mystery feel of the book, it kept me intrigued and interested for the first few chapters. What ruined it for me was the whole steamy sex crap. I'm sorry but if half the conflict of the book is the main two character's desire to bang each other, I lose interest pretty quickly. I should have known better than to listen to an 'adult fiction' book. But the story seemed interesting so I totally fell for it. This is why I stick to YA books, because the author can't rely on sex scenes and ridiculous wanton desires to keep the book interesting. In YA books you need a good story and great, compelling characters.
What was most disappointing about Anne Stuart's story?
I never felt invested in any of the characters, I couldn't care less what happened to them, and eventually I stopped listening.
What did you like about the performance? What did you dislike?
I had no issues with the performance.
Do you think Never Kiss a Rake needs a follow-up book? Why or why not?
Well, since I didn't really get to the end of the book, I have no idea. But even if there was, I wouldn't read it. I am sure there are plenty of listeners out there who love this stuff, but it's not my cup of tea.
7 of 9 people found this review helpful
- signe
- 01-01-2014
Great book
I can listen to this book over and over again.
Love it. It has it all. Sex, love, passion, secrets, murder and distrust.
A great book. Worth your time and money or Credit
2 of 3 people found this review helpful
- Deborah
- 16-11-2013
WOW, Really Good Story and Amazing Narration !!!
Enjoyable, well written Romance by Anne Stuart, but the narration of Xe Sands hit it out of the park. This is a real treat !! I hope Audible will continue this series, and especially with Xe Sands. I have already started looking for other works by the same narrator.
I listen to alot of Great Romance books on Audible.........but this production is why I LOVE Audiobooks.
3 of 5 people found this review helpful
- Lia
- 18-03-2015
Engaging Romantic Suspense and Under $10
Never Kiss a Rake, is an engaging romantic suspense novel set within a historical backdrop. It starts with finding Bryony Russell and her sisters right after they were left destitute by their father's demise. The sisters weren't convinced he was an embezzler and that his death was accidental. To find proof, Bryony has set herself up as housekeeper in the Earl of Kilmartyn's home. Convinced the Earl was involved, Bryony instead finds herself falling for his rakish dark charms. Adrian Bruton, Earl of Kilmartyn, knew that his housekeeper was a spy. Instead of firing her, he decided to let her stay.
The attraction was mutual and however much they fight it, they eventually give in to the forbidden. I loved this book. The tone was definitely dark, the writing deft and successfully kept the pace that built the tension so tight you didn't really know what to expect.
The characters were well developed. Both Adrian and Bryony were not perfect heroes which adds uniqueness to the novel. The dialogue between Bryony and Adrian were witty, rapier sharp and the sexual tension palpable within. Adrian was not your usual gentleman hero, in fact he lives up to the title of rake. He had no compunction about seducing Bryony and toying with her initially. He thinks himself not a good man, "a liar, a cheat, a shallow, conscienceless cad." Bryony's feelings were also a dichotomy, she hated him for his trifling and his seductive ways and his probable involvement in her father's death. And yet she also could not deny that she was so very much attracted to him.
The way the words were used puts emphasis on what feelings these two have for each other which is a testament to the author's talent. The ending, although somewhat happy for our couple , was still in a cliffhanger way with regards to the motives for the murder of Bryony's father. Overall this was still a great listen that fans of romantic suspense should not miss.
Xe Sands did a good job with the delivery of the story.
8 of 14 people found this review helpful
- mhwasma
- 06-04-2018
Keeps you listening for more
I love Anne Stuart's stories & this is NO exception. Fantastic story & performace. Cant wait to listen to the next book in this series. I hope that The House of Rohan can be made into audible books.
- Jennifer Jane
- 14-02-2018
Murder, mystery, betrayal and romance....
This is a really good story. Bryony Russell and her two sisters are left destitute and in disgrace following the unexpected death of their father who is reported to have stolen company money. Bryony suspects foul play due to a note left by her father, one of three men she believes holds the key to this information. She plans to enter the household if each as a housekeeper until she finds her answer. First on the list is the Earl of Kilmartyn. He suspects her straight away as not being who she says, and neither are honest with the other making for a great story. However, more is going on than either of them know....
I really liked the Earl, he is funny and has a real self assurance about him. However, in other ways he is sad and lonely, but he doesn't recognise it. As Bryony tries her best to be a house keeper, there is fantastic humour between them as she cannot behave as a servant should! As the mystery is developing I really couldn't guess what was going on or how this book was going to end.
This is part of a trilogy so doesn't 'end' in the traditional sense, however the story of the Earl and Briony concludes if you don't fancy reading all books (but I definitely will!). There were a few points in the story where I felt myself roll my eyes, and to enjoy it I think the reader has to overlook some pretty unlikely responses to some of the more significant events. However, this couple are so likeable I could forgive most of the things I found distracting.
I was a little disappointed when I first started listening that the narrator is American and the novel is set in London. However, the narration was generally excellent and I actually came to really love Xe Sands style.


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