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South Africa produced their best performance in 2013 to put Samoa to the sword in a 56-23 drubbing at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday.
South Africa produced their best performance in 2013 to put Samoa to the sword in a 56-23 drubbing at Loftus Versfeld in Pretoria on Saturday.
The result means Heyneke Meyer's team claim the silverware at the end of the four-nation quadrangular series involving Italy and Scotland, but more importantly, they bounced back from an under-whelming display in Nelspruit a week ago.
An impressive four-try effort saw the Boks lead 32-9 at half time as the home backline showed signs of attacking flair and cohesion rarely seen in recent years, with Willie le Roux and JJ Engelbrecht particularly prominent.
The second period was a more disjointed affair and the citing commissioner is in for a busy post-match review as a series of incidents – including a red card for Alesana Tuilagi – soured the last half-hour but the Boks were nevertheless able to add four more tries to their tally.
Bryan Habana rose above it all though, scoring his second try of the evening to become the first South African to reach 50 Test tries, while returning flank Francois Louw also crossed the whitewash either side of half-time.
Samoa also touched down twice after the break but failed to live up to their pre-game billing and will be disappointed with their poor discipline.
The Boks drew first blood with a Morné Steyn penalty for offside but Samoa full-back James So'oialo was able to kick the visitors into the lead by the quarter-hour mark as just reward for a long period of sustained pressure that should have seen resulted in a try, but Tuilagi held on when Alapati Leiua was open in acres of space.
South Africa would move back in front before the end of the first quarter though as a slick backline move saw Engelbrecht and Le Roux combine to put Habana over in the corner. Credit must be given to skipper Jean de Villiers for twice turning down a shot at goal in favour of attacking line-outs in the build up.
Steyn's extras gave the Boks a 10-6 lead and Samoa where delivered a further blow shortly afterward when Johnny Leota was (literally) forced off the field following a head knock. It was all downhill from there.
The Bok pack rumbled over the line to give Louw his first try as the South Africans grew in confidence, taking the game by the scruff of the neck. Steyn slotted the conversion and at 17-6, the signs were ominous for Samoa.
Things went from bad to worse for the Islanders when prop Logovii Mulipola was sent to the sin-bin for entering the ruck from the side. So'oialo pulled three points back with a penalty but scrum-half Jeremy Su'a was lucky the ref didn't spot his 'footwork' in the middle of a pile of bodies that saw Louw require medical attention to his head. The citing commission could well have a word to day.
Already enjoying a healthy lead, the Boks began to cut loose and Engelbrecht showed a great step and pace to race home for his team's third try. The points kept flowing as Habana did very well to reclaim the ball after a kick ahead before it was quickly sent wide for Bjorn Basson, who turned on the gas to score in the corner.
Steyn's conversion on the stroke of half time gave SA a 23-point lead – the result was as good as settled.
Samoa weren't ready to go down easily though and scored first after the break as Teofilo Paulo crashed over under the sticks at the end of a movement that saw the charging Sakaria Taulafo knock Siya Kolisi out cold.
So'oialo almost got his clock cleaned by Adriaan Strauss after touching the Bok hooker in "an indecent manner" – to use the words of the TMO – at a ruck. He escaped a card but Tuilagi couldn't say the same as he saw red for a terrible high hit on De Villiers.
Habana cashed in on the space left open on Tuilagi's wing to score the 50th try of his international career before Steyn showed he is more than just a big boot as he darted for the line after a cheeky dummy.
The game lost all shape in the closing minutes and the Boks were guilty of shutting off slightly. Habana saw yellow for an unnecessary deliberate knock down and Junior Poluleuligaga profited from some terrible defence at a line-out for crash over.
Replacement prop Trevor Nyakane rumbled over in the last minute to add a cherry on top of a reassuring performance by the Springboks.
Man of the Match A mention for record-setter Habana but Francois Louw gets the gong for his two tries and tireless work at the breakdown.
Moment of the match: A few great tries to choose from but JJ Engelbrecht's try was out of the top draw and really took the wind out of Samoa's sails.
Villian of the match: James So'oialo – mate, only Adriaan Strauss's Mrs should put her hands there!
The scorers:
For South Africa:
Tries: Habana 2, Louw 2, Engelbrecht, Basson, Steyn, Nyakane
Cons: Steyn 3, Lambie 2
Pens: Steyn 2
Yellow card: Habana (70th min – deliberate knock down)
For Samoa:
Tries: T. Paulo, Poluleuligaga
Cons: So'oialo, Williams
Pens: So'oialo 2
Yellow cards: Mulipola (28th min – ruck infringement)
Red card: Tuilagi (58th min – high tackle)
South Africa: 15 Willie le Roux, 14 Bryan Habana, 13 JJ Engelbrecht, 12 Jean de Villiers (c), 11 Bjorn Basson, 10 Morné Steyn, 9 Ruan Pienaar, 8 Pierre Spies, 7 Willem Alberts, 6 Francois Louw, 5 Flip van der Merwe, 4 Eben Etzebeth, 3 Jannie du Plessis, 2 Adriaan Strauss, 1 Tendai Mtawarira.
Replacements: 16 Bismarck du Plessis, 17 Trevor Nyakane, 18 Coenie Oosthuizen, 19 Juandré Kruger, 20 Siya Kolisi, 21 Piet van Zyl, 22 Pat Lambie, 23 Jan Serfontein.
Samoa: 15 James So'oialo, 14 Alapati Leiua, 13 Paul Williams (c), 12 Johnny Leota, 11 Alesana Tuilagi, 10 Tusiata Pisi, 9 Jeremy Sua, 8 Taiasina Tuifua, 7 Jack Lam, 6 Ofisa Treviranus, 5 Daniel Leo, 4 Teofilo Paulo, 3 Logovii Mulipola, 2 Wayne Ole Avei, 1 Sakaria Taulafo.
Replacements: 16 Ti'i Paulo, 17 Cencus Johnston, 18 James Johnston, 19 Kane Thompson, 20 Junior Poluleuligaga, 21 Brando Vaaulu, 22 Seilala Mapusua, 23 Alafoti Faosiliva.
Venue: Loftus Versfeld
Weather: 15°C. Clear skies
Referee: Pascal Gauzère (France)
Assistant referees: Nigel Hennessy (Wales), Garratt Williamson (New Zealand)
Television match official: Deon van Blommestein (South Africa)


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- During the decline of the Ottoman Empire, eunuch Yashim Togalu uses his palace connections to try and solve a series of thefts and murders.
- Long Synopsis:
- Istanbul, the year is 1836. Europe is modernizing, and the sultan of the Ottoman Empire feels he has no choice but to follow suit. But just as he's poised to announce sweeping political change, a wave of murders threatens the fragile balance of power in his court. Who is behind the killings? Deep in the Abode of Felicity, the most forbidden district of Topkapi Palace, the sultan--ruler of the Black Sea and the White, ruler of Rumelia and Mingrelia, lord of Anatolia and Iona, Romania and Macedonia, Protector of the Holy Cities, steely rider through the realms of bliss--announces, "Send for Yashim." Leading us through the palace's luxurious seraglios and Istanbul's teeming streets, Yashim pieces together the clues. He is not alone. He depends on the wisdom of a dyspeptic Polish ambassador, a transsexual dancer, and the Creole-born queen mother. He manages to find sweet salvation in the arms of another man's wife (this is not your everyday eunuch!). And he introduces us to the Janissaries. For four hundred years, they were the empire's elite soldiers. But they grew too powerful, and ten years earlier the sultan had them crushed. Are the Janissaries staging a brutal comeback? And if they are, how can they be stopped without throwing Istanbal into political chaos? [from inside book flap]
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By OWEN OLSEN
The sun shone brightly as the doors to the factory opened. Jasper, a new little, red fire engine rolled out of the factory and onto the parking lot.
Jasper looked all around. He saw large buildings, lots of cars driving up and down the streets, and many people walking quickly on the sidewalks. Jasper got very excited as he watched all the cars and people. He began to wonder where he would go to live and what would happen to him.
It wasn't long before a large truck pulling a long trailer rolled up next to Jasper. A tall man dressed in a suit and hat stepped out. He walked all around and examined Jasper closely. He carefully ran his hand across Jasper's fresh paint. He checked his ladders and hoses. He even sat in Jasper's seat, turned on the siren, and listened to the loud sound it made.
The man's name was John. He was the fire chief in a small town and had come to the factory to buy a new fire truck for his station.
John walked into the factory and returned in a short while. He loaded Jasper onto the trailer and drove away, They traveled for several days, and Jasper was getting tired of riding on the trailer. He was glad when the truck finally began to slow down. Before long, the truck drove into the small town and stopped in front of the fire station. Jasper thought this looked like a good place to call home.
There were people all around the fire station eagerly waiting to welcome the new fire truck. Several men helped John unload Jasper from the large trailer and John parked him in front of the station so everyone could admire him.
The townspeople were thrilled to see their new fire truck and everyone wanted to feel his new paint, look at his ladders and hoses, and listen to his loud siren. Jasper was proud and stood there beaming as the townspeople came by to meet him.
Later, after everyone had gone home, John drove Jasper into the fire station. Jasper felt very happy to be in his new home. He knew he was going to like this little town.
Each day as Jasper sat in the fire station, John washed and polished his shiny, red paint. Then John would check his siren, hoses, ladders, and motor to make sure he was in top working condition. John was good to Jasper and took good care of him.
Once in a while the big bell in the fire station would ring. Then the firefighters in the town rushed to the station. They hurriedly put on their fire fighting clothes and jumped on Jasper. John drove Jasper through the big doors, out of the fire station, and down the road to the fire.
This was what Jasper liked to do best. It pleased him to be able to help put out the fires and do what he could to save the little town.
The years passed, John and Jasper grew old. One day when John came into the fire station, he told the firefighters that he was going to retire. He said he would no longer be the fire chief nor would he be coming to the station every day. John's news made everyone feel sad.
John walked over to Jasper. He felt his weathered red paint and checked his ladders and hoses. He even sat in the seat for a few minutes.
Then, with a tear in his eye, he told Jasper good-bye and left the fire station. Jasper felt water leaking from his tank as he watched John walk away. He liked being with all the firefighters, but he especially liked John because he took such good care of him and made him feel happy.
The town had grown larger over the years, so they decided they needed a new, larger, shinier red fire truck. Now whenever there was a fire, the firefighters took the new truck. Jasper did not like being left behind. The firefighters began to pay less and less attention to Jasper as he sat in his corner of the fire station. He knew he was old, but he was still a good fire fighting truck!
Once in a while John would come by the fire station to visit with Jasper and the firefighters. Jasper was always glad to see John and liked it a lot when he checked his hoses and ladders, sat in his seat, and started up his engine.
One day a big fire started in the town. The firefighters jumped on the new engine and raced to the fire. The fought hard, but the fire grew bigger and bigger.
John came by and saw that the fire was out of control. He knew the firefighters needed more help. So he hurried to the fire station, started Jasper's motor, and drove to the fire. He stopped at a nearby hydrant and hooked Jasper's hose to it. Water began to flow down the hose, into Jasper's pump, and his motor began to roar. It wasn't long before John and Jasper had put lots of water on the fire and it soon went out.
The townspeople cheered and ran up to Jasper and John. They were very happy now that the fire was out and wanted to thank them for helping to save their town.
Then John gathered up all of Jasper's hoses and equipment and drove him back to the station. He took time to wash and polish him before he parked him back in his stall.
Time passed and the people forgot about Jasper and his heroic deeds. One day the fire chief said Jasper would have to go! He was too old and they didn't have room for him in the station anymore. They needed his stall for the new fire truck the town was going to buy.
Jasper didn't want to leave his home at the fire station. He had been happy there for many years. He began to wonder again where would he go and what would happen to him now.
When John heard that Jasper was going to be sold for junk, he wrote a letter to one of his friends. In a few days a big transport truck pulled up in front of the station. Jasper was loaded onto the truck and hauled to a big city far away. The big city had a museum for old fire trucks that were no longer needed in their towns.
The men at the museum unloaded Jasper and drove him into a huge room filled with other old fire trucks. Groups of people and school children came by everyday and admired the old trucks. Jasper liked his new home in the museum; but he missed being needed to fight fires, and he missed John's kind voice and soft touch. He wished he could see John and his hometown again.
One day a big truck came rolling up to the museum and stopped by its big double doors. A man walked over to Jasper. He sat in Jasper's seat, started his motor, drove him out of the museum, and onto the truck. Jasper was frightened because he did not know where they were taking him.
The big truck traveled for several days before it finally came to the town where Jasper had spent so many happy years. The truck rumbled to a stop in front of the fire station and the man unloaded him.
The firefighters washed and polished him and made him look brand new. Then one of the men drove Jasper to a little church down the road. When the doors of the church opened and people began coming out. Jasper could see firefighters carrying a big, long box. They carefully placed it on Jasper's hose bed. A firefighter got in and drove the little fire truck out of the parking lot and down the road past the fire station. Many people were lined up along the sidewalks to watch the fire truck go by. When they came to the cemetery, Jasper understood about the big, long box. His friend, John, was gone. Jasper began to think about how much he would miss John's visits, his gentle touch as he stroked his paint, and all the good times they had had together.
After a while the people began to leave the cemetery. Then a firefighter drove Jasper back to the fire station and parked him in the lot out back. Jasper felt sad and very much alone. He was worried about who would care for him and what would happen to him now that John was gone.
The next day a young firefighter climbed into Jasper's seat, started his engine, and drove him to the park located near the center of town. The park was filled with many townspeople. As Jasper looked around, he recognized many of them because he had helped to save their homes from fire.
The mayor stepped to the front of the crowd and said he had an important announcement to make. He told the people that before John died, he had made special arrangements for his money to go towards the care of his good pal, Jasper. The mayor said they had decided to use the money to build Jasper his very own fire station right in the middle of the park. It would be a place where people could come and learn of Jasper's heroic deeds during his years of service to the town. They would even be able to sit in his seat, listen to his loud siren, and check his ladders and hoses.
Now Jasper would have a special place to stay and be taken care of forever. This was the town's way of saying thanks to Jasper for his help over the years. It would also mean Jasper would be close by in case they ever needed him again.
All the people cheered. Jasper was so happy! He felt like he was going to burst. His siren began to blow, his motor roared, and he could feel water leaking from his tank.
At last Jasper had come home to stay and to be with people he loved and who loved him.


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Monday, April 2, 2012
I'm Back! With an Agent! And a Contest!
More on that later this week, but for now, a contest! To celebrate my news (and my overuse of exclamation points), I'm giving away a query critique from my new agent via the "Ask Daphne! About My Query" series on her blog as well as two query-and-first-ten-page critiques from me.
To enter, all you have to do is SHARE MY GOOD NEWS somehow, either by blog, Twitter, or Facebook, then hop back over here and TELL ME WHAT YOU DID* in the comments of this post. I'll leave the contest open until noon EDT (or 9:00 a.m. PDT) on Monday, April 9, at which point I'll pick three random winners and announce them on the blog.
Good luck!
*To be clear, your blog post, tweet, or status update must include a link back to this post, and your comment on this post must include a link back to your blog post, tweet, or status update. But I'm sure you already knew that… :)
87 comments:
- Cassie Mae said...
I won't be entering, but dude!!! Congratulations!!!!!!!!!!!!
Way way way excited for you! Happy dances and celebratory chest bumps!
- April 2, 2012 at 10:54 AM
- Rachel said...
I won't be entering since I'm in the middle of major revisions/editing but, Krista- CONGRATULATIONS!!!!! I've been a lurker of your blog since 2009 and it has been so great to read everything you post. You are truly a valuable source of information on writing :) thank you for all you have done and I look forward to hearing more about your rockstar writer life :-)
- April 2, 2012 at 10:57 AM
- Lisa B. said...
Please don't enter me either. But this is such a huge opportunity for other writers out there.
Congrats on the agent news! SOO happy for you! :D
- April 2, 2012 at 10:59 AM
- amber said...
Yeah, it's a great contest! ... Please don't enter me, but give it to someone worthy! Also, congratulations a thousand times :) ... And, what's with the pic of you on the right? I thought that wasn't your thing!!
- April 2, 2012 at 11:01 AM
- S. Kyle Davis said...
I'm "entering" (because why not?) but I'm genuinely excited for you! That's so awesome! Can't wait to read the full story (that's my favorite part)!
Tweeted here:
- April 2, 2012 at 11:04 AM
- Kayeleen Hamblin said...
Yay, yay, yay, yay, yay! That's all! But you already knew that.
- April 2, 2012 at 11:05 AM
- Elizabeth Briggs said...
Yay! So happy for you!
- April 2, 2012 at 11:12 AM
- Charity Bradford said...
This is super exciting. I just followed you on twitter and tweeted about the contest.
- April 2, 2012 at 11:27 AM
- Jeff Chen said...
Congrats, how exciting!
- April 2, 2012 at 11:28 AM
- KimberlyFDR said...
Big congrats! I tweeted your good news :) https://twitter.com/#!/kimberlyFDR/status/186882195846201345 I remember your project from various query contests we participated in together.
- April 2, 2012 at 11:28 AM
- Valerie said...
Congrats Krista! I tweeted @valeriefm80. Can't wait to see what happens next!
- April 2, 2012 at 11:39 AM
- Maggie Hall said...
Not entering the contest, but just wanted to say YAYYYYYYYYY!!! Congratulations!!! :D
- April 2, 2012 at 11:41 AM
- Riley Redgate said...
Wheeee! Leave it to you to turn your big agently news into a giveaway, haha. Altruism is thy middle name.
Here's my tweet -
And again... CONGRATS! ^_^
- April 2, 2012 at 11:43 AM
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- Eric Steinberg said...
Congratulations and good luck on the next step!
And thanks for paying it forward with this great contest. I'd like to enter; here's the link:
- April 2, 2012 at 11:45 AM
- L. R. Wright said...
So happy for you Krista! I'll throw my hat into the ring. Here's my link:
Again, congrats!
- April 2, 2012 at 12:07 PM
- Krista Van Dolzer said...
Thanks, everyone! I'm so excited! Kate's been at the top of my list--literally, in the number-one spot--for a long time, so I couldn't be more thrilled.
And amber, I added the picture when Kate asked for one to post on her website. Maybe someday I'll get some author photos taken, but for now, this awesome crop job will have to do. (That's Honey Bear's tie in the background, by the way. Gives you an idea of the difference in height between us, especially since I'm probably wearing two-inch heels in this... :) )
- April 2, 2012 at 12:08 PM
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- April 2, 2012 at 12:40 PM
- aberthot said...
Thanks for the opportunity! (I actually have a query with her from February that she hasn't responded to yet, but thought I would take advantage of this chance anyway!)
Here is what I tweeted!
Congrats to @KristaVanDolzer on signing with @DaphneUn - a fellow Joss fan and therefore a very smart person and agent. :)
- April 2, 2012 at 12:43 PM
Congrats on everything Krista!! Here is my entry:
- April 2, 2012 at 12:56 PM
- Wendy Delfosse said...
Congratulations! Here's my link: https://twitter.com/wendydelfosse/status/186906222673408001
I found your interviews with agents posts while you were on your blogging break and thank you so much for them!
- April 2, 2012 at 1:06 PM
- Wendy Delfosse said...
Congratulations! Here's my link: https://twitter.com/wendydelfosse/status/186906222673408001
I found your interviews with agents posts while you were on your blogging break and thank you so much for them!
- April 2, 2012 at 1:06 PM
- aberthot said...
I did it wrong - here it is again with the link!
Congrats to @KristaVanDolzer on signing with @DaphneUn - a fellow Joss fan! :) p://www.motherwrite.blogspot.com
Twitter link: https://twitter.com/#!/AndreaBerthot
Thanks again for the contest!
- April 2, 2012 at 1:09 PM
- Julia K said...
Please don't enter me either but Congratulations!!! After hearing your story it seems like no one could deserve it more :)
- April 2, 2012 at 1:10 PM
- Chelsey said...
II tweeted but have no idea how to link to a tweet. My profile is here https://twitter.com/#!/Chelseyblair
- April 2, 2012 at 1:13 PM
- Suzi said...
Thanks, Krista. Congratulations again!
- April 2, 2012 at 1:30 PM
- Suzi said...
I totally forgot to say welcome back to blogging. Glad to see you again.
- April 2, 2012 at 1:31 PM
- Anya Harker said...
Congratulations! Fantastic news and thank you for running such an awesome contest.
Here's my link!
- April 2, 2012 at 1:58 PM
- Jenn said...
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- April 2, 2012 at 2:15 PM
- Jenn said...
Whoo hoo, I am so very excited for you! :)
I tweeted your fabulous news here: https://twitter.com/#!/jenner8or/status/186924335401934848
- April 2, 2012 at 2:16 PM
- Escape Artist said...
Oh Krista, I'm so very happy for you. What wonderful news! Please don't leave us all hanging for too long. What manuscript caught her eye? Tell us the story. I want all the details! : )
I'm entering. I'll tweet and pop a piece on my blog after my boy's football! : )
Truly just so happy for you!
- April 2, 2012 at 2:50 PM
- Escape Artist said...
I don't know how I forgot....how's the little one?
- April 2, 2012 at 2:51 PM
- Connie Keller said...
Congratulations!! Wonderful news.
- April 2, 2012 at 3:16 PM
- A.J. said...
Congratulations, Krista! Wonderful news!
Sign me up for the contest. :)
Here's my tweet: https://twitter.com/#!/AJCattapan/status/186943206720679936
- April 2, 2012 at 3:32 PM
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- Jenny S. Morris said...
Such Awesome news!! WOOHOO.
I tweeted https://twitter.com/JennySMorris/statuses/186949273303257089
Really, so happy for you.
- April 2, 2012 at 3:53 PM
- Jessa Russo (Stadtler) said...
Yay! Congratulations! Thank you for paying it forward! I retweeted about the contest here:
- April 2, 2012 at 3:58 PM
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- April 2, 2012 at 5:54 PM
- Rosalyn said...
This is great news! You've worked hard at this--congratulations!
- April 2, 2012 at 6:27 PM
I'm doing this via phone so I can't show you yet where I promoted this on Twitter, but just wanted to go ahead and say CONGRATS!!!!!! I'll copy the Twitter link tomorrow.
- April 2, 2012 at 6:40 PM
- Carrie-Anne said...
Congratulations! I hope your book finds an editor and is published as speedily as can be!
I Tweeted at https://twitter.com/#!/Anyechka/status/187001934941650944.
- April 2, 2012 at 7:23 PM
- Greg Hamblin said...
That's awesome! I guess you're buying Mongolian barbecue next time! Although I hear 'lobster fest' is on, too... Hooray!
- April 2, 2012 at 7:52 PM
- Robin Weeks said...
Congrats! A new baby and a new agent. I don't know which I envy more. :) Cuddle the one and kick butt with the other for me k?
- April 2, 2012 at 8:02 PM
- Mary BKaley said...
Oh, yes! Congrats, Krista! <3
- April 2, 2012 at 8:10 PM
- Dana said...
Welcome back and congratulations!!
That's awesome news to share on your first post back!!
- April 2, 2012 at 8:22 PM
- Stephanie Thornton said...
Congratulations! What great news!
- April 2, 2012 at 9:15 PM
- Shiela Calderón Blankemeier said...
Just wanted to say a big conrats!!! Can't wait to hear the whole story :)
- April 2, 2012 at 9:29 PM
- Myrna Foster said...
Love that you have a blog post I can link to! And it's fun to see your smiley self on here! I may or may not have used a month's worth (for me) of exclamation points tonight. So happy for you!
I am not a robot. I promise. ;o)
- April 2, 2012 at 11:37 PM
- Kristen howe said...
I'm throwing my hat into the wing. Maybe I can get some feedback on Venom's query while I'm at it.
I just tweeted my congrats to you at https://twitter.com/#!/Kristen_Howe.
Congrats Krista!
- April 3, 2012 at 4:29 AM
- Monica B.W. said...
OMG!! Congrats!!! I'm so really very super duper happy for you!!!! Lot's of <333
- April 3, 2012 at 5:40 AM
- Kaitlin Adams said...
Please enter me, and congratulations again!!
Here's where I posted on Twitter: https://twitter.com/#!/jk_adams/status/186988213422923777
- April 3, 2012 at 7:14 AM
- Callie Kingston said...
Fantastic news! Bask in the glory, girl.
- April 3, 2012 at 9:23 AM
- Ben Spendlove said...
Ooo, prizes! I'm in!
I mean CONGRATULATIONS! :)
Link (I think):
Though I'll probably mention you on my blog too. (When I get around to posting something.)
- April 3, 2012 at 9:32 AM
- Krista Van Dolzer said...
Once again, thank you guys so much!
And Ben, I'll include you in the giveaway for Kate's critique but not for mine. I'll read anything you write anytime:)
- April 3, 2012 at 10:38 AM
- Tracy N. Jorgensen said...
Way to go Krista! I love people who use their success to help others! https://twitter.com/#!/TansyRagwort/status/187272855036248065
- April 3, 2012 at 1:19 PM
- Erin Edwards said...
Congratulations!!! (Yes, overuse of ! does seem called for.)
- April 3, 2012 at 1:30 PM
- Kristi said...
And thanks for the amazing contest!
Here's my shout out.
- April 3, 2012 at 2:02 PM
- Bittersweet Fountain said...
Congratulations! I'm so happy for you! And I can't wait to hear the details!
- April 3, 2012 at 2:46 PM
- KM said...
CONGRATS!!! So exciting!!! Here's my link: https://twitter.com/#!/katiemstout/status/187324194567098368
- April 3, 2012 at 4:43 PM
- Escape Artist said...
I tweeted @writeescape
Blogged too!
Go Krista!
- April 3, 2012 at 7:13 PM
- Anita Grace Howard said...
No need to enter me in the contest but I had to hop over here and offer you my most sincere CONGRATS!!! This could not have happened to a nicer, more deserving gal. You've helped each and every one of us in some way or another and now FINALLY, lady, we get to watch you meet that dream!! I'm SO EXCITED for you, and your book sounds FABULOUS. Much good luck and tons of good vibe going up for you w/your subs!
- April 3, 2012 at 7:27 PM
- Mina Lobo said...
Hey, Mazel Tov! :-)
- April 3, 2012 at 8:55 PM
- Matthew MacNish said...
Congrats, Krista!
- April 4, 2012 at 7:50 AM
- Ninja Girl said...
Just wanted to add my congrats!!!
Wow, lady, you go off for a break and come back with an offer and fantastic agent? Yes! Hope you're doing well Krista (which I can see you totally are :)).
Great news,
Ninja Girl
- April 4, 2012 at 8:34 AM
- Saille said...
Here's my trackback! I've found your agent interviews most helpful, so it's exciting to see you find representation. Congratulations!
- April 4, 2012 at 2:09 PM
- Rebecca Enzor said...
Congrats! Kate would be on the top of my list too, if only I wrote YA :)
Tweeted here: https://twitter.com/#!/RebeccaEnzor/status/187678814015459328
- April 4, 2012 at 4:12 PM
- Krista Van Dolzer said...
Thank you, thank you, thank you!
- April 4, 2012 at 4:38 PM
- Heather N. Riffle said...
Wow! That's so exciting! Congratulations! ... and I'll enter, too... Thanks!
- April 4, 2012 at 7:49 PM
- Amy L. Sonnichsen said...
Don't enter me, Krista, but still happy dancing about your happy news over here! :)
- April 4, 2012 at 10:39 PM
- Llehn said...
Tweeted https://twitter.com/#!/Brittleblue
- April 5, 2012 at 8:14 AM
- Vivi said...
(okay, I had to google how to copy a link to a tweet because I'm so Twitter-dumb, but I figured it out...yay me!)
Anyway, SO happy for you, and I have tweeted the good news!
- April 5, 2012 at 9:20 AM
- Krista Van Dolzer said...
Don't feel too bad, Vivi--I only figured it out a few months ago myself:) And I'm not going to be too picky, either. As long as you have a link of some kind in your comment, you're in!
- April 5, 2012 at 10:46 AM
- Brandi M. Lynch said...
Congrats! So glad to see hard work pay off!
- April 5, 2012 at 11:16 AM
- Kelley said...
Congrats! I gave you a shout out on my blog :)
- April 5, 2012 at 3:12 PM
- Aldrea Alien said...
Ugh, twitter is so slow on dial-up.
Managed to tweet it: https://twitter.com/#!/AldreaAlien/status/188095569108008962
- April 5, 2012 at 7:50 PM
- Kristin Rae said...
This is amazing amazing amazing news!! I'm a long-time follower of your new agent and I adore her client list. She's been so successful! You're in great hands!!
I tweeted your good news! https://twitter.com/kristincreative/statuses/188103768078954496
I look forward to following your career :)
- April 5, 2012 at 8:24 PM
- Karen Akins said...
I'm not entering, but HUGE congratulations!!!! I'm so excited for you! And you'll be agent sisters with Liz Briggs. Who rocks as well. :)
- April 5, 2012 at 8:27 PM
- Krista Van Dolzer said...
Thanks, Brandi!
Thanks for the shout-out, Kelley!
Aldrea Alien, thanks for persevering and tweeting about my good news!
Kristin, I've followed Kate's blog for a long time, too. And that's one of the reasons she was at the top of my to-query list--because I genuinely enjoyed so many of her clients' books.
Yes, Karen, I'm very excited to be agent sisters with Liz. It's cool that she signed us both right around the same time.
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That's brilliant news! Congrats!!
I am definately entering this contest though :) Plus its fun to spread the good news.
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Congrats on the happy news!
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Heck yeah, I'm in - she's my dream agent! Congratulations, Krista!
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Congratulations! I just tweeted your great news (@ProdigalWife), well done! I'm entering for my husband, he doesn't tweet...yet...
hope that's OK.
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No problem, Prodigal Tourist/Wife! What you do with the prize is totally up to you.
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Congratulations! I am so happy for you. You deserve it. I would like to enter your contest. I spread the word here:
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Congratulations! What a way to come back!! Woohoo!!!
I've posted about this on my blog at http://hoperoberson.blogspot.com/
Thanks for this opportunity :)
- April 8, 2012 at 6:12 PM
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Congratulations Krista! Kate is one of my top choices so I'd love the opportunity for a query critique!
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It's also the only one that can be manipulated by all the elments.
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Wind element is Rasenshuriken, but what are katon, suiton, doton, raiton Rasengan like?
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Cloud: Remember Trump going on about "Elites" and how much money it was costing us for Obama to take vacations, etc..you know the security the flying on air force one? "Obama playing golf" Trump mocked.over and over and over again. Wow, Trump had the nerve to whine about all that during his whole campaign and he said over and over he "won't be that way" and how many times has he flown to his 3 different homes? His grown up kids all having the security..Their in Dubai now on "financial rich business to make more money"....Melania living in New York, flying back and fourth from there to Florida, to the white house.. Security there, security here, security everywhere for them. According to statistics all this traveling every single week, it's cost us 10 million already. That's just in over 3 weeks people!! According to statistics it cost us 90 million for the whole 8 years of Obama for flying, plus vacations and security, etc.. All the broken promises Trump made to all of you and you believed him? "Drain the swamp". With rich corporate elites with no experience whatsoever, Trump picked to run labor, EPA, Education?? Trump yelling at his press conference, "sit down" "be quiet" "The fake news they are all lies"? "The news media are your enemy". For telling the truth? Now he MUST go and have a rally...why? That's easy to figure out. He needs the "Continuous ego strokes". Trump is not doing this to connect with you or for you. He is doing it for the attention, his ego needs it 24/7. He loves the drama, chaos, he can't live without it. So at the white house he wasn't getting all the adoration enough with all of the "True scandals" and horrible things Trump and his "people" are trying to do at the white house. I don't even think Trump and his "minions" want any FBI, CIA, etc..etc.. They want to basically run it themselves so they can do whatever they want. Bannon sitting in on security foreign relations? Why? I saw on CNN that Jared actually had the nerve to complain (this week) to one of CNN's main investors that he "didn't like the way CNN was reporting news" about his father in law. He actually thought he had the power of being in the white house he could stop them from reporting the truth?? Now I get it. Jared is one of "Them". I was hoping he was there to keep Trump grounded and to do the right thing. but....he is doing the exact same thing Trump, Bannon, Kellyanne and the rest of them are doing. Trying to control the media and trying to run and CONTROL our country anyway they want to. Stephen Miller? You pompous A hole. How dare you tell the American people on all the news shows last Sunday that "The President has the power he will not be questioned about anything"! Well excuse us, your Emperor, Dictator Trump and the rest of you spoiled pompous arrogant Elites!! As far as I and many others in this country you are already "Fired" or "Impeached" in our minds. You showed all of us in just over 3 weeks what kind of Presidency and administration this would be. YOUR FIRED!!


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Knock it down!
The skyway needs to come down. Totally agree with Higgins that it is folly to spend $100 mil to maintain this eyesore for the next 20 years. This should be a local issue as it effects US. Why do we have to beg the DOT on this - it should be put to a local vote. Concrete, bridge and road construction firms will fight to keep it around I'll bet. The waterfront is our best asset and we need to open it and transform it into publicly accessible parks and green-space.
I totally agree with Mr. Higgins. It is time to knock it down the waterfront is just starting to get some life into it. Why would you want to keep such an eyesore up. The problem with this is nobody likes change unless it benefits them( politicians). This is the first politician who actually cares about our waterfront and wants it to be all it can be!
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At the moment, 35 percent of your Limbaugh believers want to keep the skyway. Either they advocate more wasteful government spending, or they're conditioned by some tribal mindset to automatically oppose anything any Democrat suggests. Maybe theylove the skyway's aesthetics and utility.
"Tear down this Sky(way) WALL Mr. NYSDOT!"
"Tear down this Sky(way) WALL!" Mr. NYSDOT!" Besides being "a Pig in a Poke," the idea to throw/invest good money on a bad stock/maintaining the SKYWAY is a dumb vs SMART decision. Higgins letter is right on the money! Buffalo is long overdue for Smart Growth, development and, land use. I recall in the 50's when my family traveled to Lackawanna we used the bridge (Michigan St.?) near the Cheerio's plant and smelled the aroma of Cherrios baking as we rode by the plant. After the SKYWAY went up and right from the very beginning, traveling along & above the SKYWAY never seemed right; we were now disconnected from this travel route of neighborhood, the viewing of the boats along the waterfront road. WNY needs a return for more advocates of sound land use planning & zoning. SEE: the chronology / legacy of this example in the work done by" The Chauncy Hamlin 8 of yesteryear.
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I live in Orchard Park and use the skyway to go downtown. It is just about the most beautiful urban entranceway imaginable for Buffalo. The view of Lake Erie and the Buffalo River along with the only possible aerial tour of the historic grain elevators is priceless. I am a strong fiscal conservative, and any bridge requires upkeep over the long term, right? If the reason for replacing the bridge with a shorter, wider span (Buffalo Harbor Bridge) is purely to save taxpayer dollars, then I think it's worth pursuing(and those of us that believe the skyway is a beautiful ride will have to suck it up). If the reason is to try and convince voters that the outer harbor will suddenly get an inflow of PRIVATE investment because a bridge is 30 feet wider and 70 feet shorter, then it's not worth it. This public debate about it is great though!
Why now?
After just spending millions on a part of the Father Baker/Skyway complex do they now propose removing this portion? Shouldn't this have been part of a proposal for the complete renovation of this stretch of highway? Seems like they're a bit lacking when it comes to vision or real needs of the area. Then again, this IS western NY were stupid ideas flourish and good ideas come to die.
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Shows how little you know.... If this is a proposal that is going to be good for the community and create growth, ease access and be safer; no reasonable person would oppose it! Including Limbaugh listeners! It's narrow minded propaganda puppets as yourself that like to label others, all the while portraying yourself as the example of intelligence and tolerance -- get over yourself and you ignorant ideology! If this bridge is in need of replacement, which it likely should be due to its construction, then let's do the work to determine what will be the best solution at the most reasonable cost to taxpayers. Let's not portray it as some godsend that it going to be solely responsible for saving anything, like the city -- we heard that with the metrorail and what were the results of that? Let's just do what needs to be done -- and done correctly (think of the continually settling Father Baker sections). If it's a safety issue, and going to promote better access to and from the city, then let's figure out what's needed and get it done.
Higgins trying to get attention
You can tell the election is drawing closer when Brian Higgins begins talking about the "straw dog" that is tearing down the Skyway and things of that ilk. Now, perhaps the Skyway does need to be removed someday, as long as the replacement moves traffic as expeditiously as the previous expanse. However, doesn't this fall under the purview of representatives to NYS government and not the Congress? Certainly as a citizen of Erie County he should have an opinion on this, but, the office he occupies holds sway over much grander issues than the local ones Higgins champions. And there is the rub. If voters were to examine his voting record on the "big" issues (excepting firearms) they may be less than impressed. Instead all people think of is "He's championing the waterfront". Well, he doesn't really have much to do with the waterfront. Right now, wouldn't it be cool if there was a gigantic Bass Pro where the crater that used to be the Aud is? That will never happen thanks in no small part to Higgins opening up this yap about that whole situation. Luckily for me, thanks to the recent redistricting, my vote for Congress won't be a wasted one as it has been in the past.
Skyway = Peace Bridge
Why not just "study" the choices for 40 years like we are doing with the peace bridge. Western New York deserves better leadership than the last 50 years of democratic rule and screwy ideas perpetuated by locked in place demagogues
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PRICE - Devon C. Oliver, age 75, passed peacefully Jan. 10, 2014 in Price, while surrounded by his loving family.
He was born July 13, 1938 in Price to Cleland W. and Anona Ann Brasher Oliver.
Devon was a longtime resident of Carbon County and a graduate of Carbon High School. He married Glenda Sorenson, they later divorced. He honorably served in the U.S. Army from 1961 to 1966. After returning from the service, he married the love his life Pearl Barnett Thompson on July 16, 1971.
Devon was a dedicated and tireless worker who touched the hearts of many. He was employed with Utah Power and Light for 20 years, where he was blessed with many dear friends. After retiring from UP&L, Devon went to work for the US Forest Service. Devon loved working outdoors and this was a job that he thoroughly enjoyed.
Devon was passionate about horses and his favorite breeds were Appaloosa and Quarter horses. He loved showing horses, watching bull riding, shoeing horses or anything to do with horses. He was talented in dutch oven cooking and enjoyed putting on a lamb roast for family and friends. Camping and spending time with his kids and grand kids was one of the highlights of his life. Once a year he liked to help out his community by being one of Santa's Helpers. His smile, smooches and contagious laugh will be truly missed.
He is survived by his wife, Pearl Oliver; daughters, Heidi Oliver, Heather (Dave) Wynn; siblings, Bonnie (Parley) Johnson, Lynn (Juanita) Oliver; four grandchildren, Danielle, Josh, Montana and Jake; many nieces, nephews, other extended family members and friends.
Preceded in death by his parents, infant sister, and son Matthew Thompson.
Funeral service, Thursday, Jan. 16, 2014, 11:00 a.m., Mitchell Funeral Home. Family will receive friends at Mitchell Funeral Home Wednesday evening from 6-7 p.m. and Thursday one hour prior to services. Interment, Price City Cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to Mitchell Funeral Home of Price where friends are always welcome daily and may share memories of Devon at www.mitchellfuneralhome.net