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I'm tired of seeing what's going to happen to Terrell Owens. I would hope that he wouldn't go to the Denver Broncos to poison what might be their last chance for a while to push for a super bowl. I mean, how long will Rod Smith play, John Lynch, just to name a few, plus how many years in a row is God going to let Jake Plummer attempt to stick his pinky toe into John Elway's gigantic shoes.
Then, I'm watching TV just the other night, and I see this unbelievable story on Iowa football's visiting locker room.
So what your telling me is that if that locker room was painted with yellow flowers, we should expect to see interviews from yellow flowers that have degrees from big colleges? Or even, see interviews with flower activists that are upset with the fact that some humans have painted their football lockers yellow and decorated them with portraits of them that are insinuating that they are weak and portrayed as sissies?
I mean really? Get over it people that's ridiculous.
I think it's funny, awesome, perfect, and hilarious that they would paint it that color. It's all in fun and people who take it further than that are the people that are so sensitive, that they even get angry over what color the sky is. Do these people hate Santa because he wears red? Does that mean that people who wear red, are portrayed as overweight, active over-eaters of cookies and milk, that maybe even chimney cleaners should be upset because he gets more publicity and credit because he wears red? Come on, really though, please get serious.
Now that those people have their fifteen of fame, please go back to your parent's basement and try to come up with another color that offends them so they can write a book about maybe the fact that green means go, when maybe it should mean stop, get out of your car, and lie down in the middle of the intersection!!!
Woooo, ok, sorry about that but lets be honest, right? For those of you who felt a connection with what they were saying, and might be a little upset with my comments and my views, well...without being mean, I'm just going to say that that is my opinion.
Back to the boring stuff to watch that is on ESPN. I'm glad that hockey is back up and running for those of you who like it. I don't really watch it so that's really all I have to say about that. The NBA, someone please give Bobby Knight an NBA head coaching job, then I may watch that more than anything else. In fact, please let him coach the Heat. So then, the large guy in the middle of the court will understand that the coach will keep the team in line. Not the guy who thinks he is God. There might be some offense too, instead of a varsity version of the AND 1 tapes. That's why college basketball is so much fun to watch, they run an offense and stuff flows. I'm not saying we don't enjoy seeing an occasional fast break sky-high dunk from Lebron, but let's go. I mean this sport even plays music while the point guard is dribbling down court!!!
Anyway, I don't know, I guess I'm just getting anxious to play again and this down time can be very yucky.
I returned from Virginia and man it was a long trip. Honestly though, it was a lot of fun. I went with Kristen's dad. Now you would think, its kind of like being with the in-laws, and those of you who are married know how sometimes that can be a little uncomfortable, and since we aren't married, its maybe like those first few years that you are married. Honestly, it was really cool. We had a lot of fun; we ate at the best place in the world, CHIPOTLE!!! There was absolutely no awkwardness at all. Just, overall, it was nice.
Tennessee beat Wake Forrest on Friday, and then ended their season on Sunday with a 3-0 loss to Virginia. It was a tough loss but now Kristen has already decided that next year will be a great year for her and her team.
Anyway, I received A FEW emails from people and for those of you who sent them I appreciate it and my answers will be here tomorrow and thank you very much. I enjoy and take in any questions, comments, verbal bashings, which are fun for me as well, and even criticism. So, I'm going to go now so until next week…
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yeah I'm probably really close to 80 including purchase
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I guess I'm saving a lot on labor then..... I'm budgeted to spend about $11k for a fully built long block with the turbo, fmic, new clutch, fuel system, redo my intake to handle more flow, etc..... But I'm doing absolutely everything myself except for the machine work on the block and heads.
So far I've spent $2,800 of that 11,000
So far I've spent $2,800 of that 11,000
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I didn't spend much on labor at all, just the first of my two built short blocks, diff and gearbox install/assembly, and port work. But over the past seven years I've had two built short blocks, 1 set of built heads, 3 turbo setups, full suspension, a few sets of rims, etc etc.
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I didn't have the time or second car to be willing to tackle the challenge. Plus with all the wiring, I wasn't trusting myself to take on that challenge. Just make sure you do the timing correctly and everything lines up correctly. One guy that has a EVO had to bring his car back in to CBRD. After what he thought was broke valves due to his timing being messed up. He did the heads himself and self timed the engine. He blew a valve and damaged his cams. It turned out the place he sent his heads to for machine work. Sent back the wrong heads back to him and I didn't know this. But, EVO 7s and 8s Heads are custom to the block when they are manufactored. So, since it didn't line up perfectly because it was the wrong heads for his block; It destroyed his valves. Luckly, my tuner knew the heads weren't lining up correctly and had the shop double check their paperwork. Which found the error on the machine shop's part. The machine shop covered the damage due to their error. That kind of stuff scares the crap out of me from doing it myself.
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Embrace (Jessica Shirvington's Embrace Series #1)by Jessica Shirvington
It starts with a whisper: "It's time for you to know who you are..."
On her 17th birthday, everything will change for Violet Eden. The boy she loves will betray her. Her enemy will save her. She will have to decide just how much she's willing to sacrifice.
A centuries old war between fallen angels and the protectors of humanity/strong>/em>
It starts with a whisper: "It's time for you to know who you are..."
On her 17th birthday, everything will change for Violet Eden. The boy she loves will betray her. Her enemy will save her. She will have to decide just how much she's willing to sacrifice.
A centuries old war between fallen angels and the protectors of humanity chooses a new fighter. It's a battle Violet doesn't want, but she lives her life by two rules: don't run and don't quit. If angels seek vengeance and humans are the warriors, you could do a lot worse than betting on Violet Eden.
LINCOLN: He's been Violet's one anchor, her running partner and kickboxing trainer. Only he never told her he's Grigori-part human, part angel-and that he was training her for an ancient battle between Angels and Exiles.
PHOENIX: No one knows where his loyalties lie, yet he's the only one there to pick up the pieces and protect her after Lincoln's lies. In a world of dark and light, he is all shades of gray.
Two sides: Angel or Exile.
Two guys: Lincoln or Phoenix.
The wrong choice could cost not only her life, but her eternity...
The Embrace Series:
Embrace (Book 1)
Entice (Book 2)
Emblaze (Book 3)
Endless (Book 4)
Empower (Book 5)
Praise for Embrace:
In her YA paranormal romance debut, Jessica Shirvington combines "the badass-action of Vampire Academy, the complex love triangles of Twilight, and the angel mythology of Fallen, taken one step further." -Book Couture
"Shirvington's debut is smart, edgy and addictive-and sure to leave readers clamoring for the rest of the series."- Kirkus Reviews, STARRED
"One of the best YA novels we've seen in a while. Get ready for a confident, kick-butt, well-defined heroine." - RT Book Reviews
Editorial Reviews
"Shirvington's debut is smart, edgy and addictive-and sure to leave readers clamoring for the rest of the series... The story is rife with action and romance. A must-read for paranormal fans young and old." - Kirkus
"One of the best YA novels we've seen in a while. Get ready for a confident, kick-butt, well-defined heroine... This title will have a place on my keeper bookshelf for years to come!" - RT Book Reviews
"The angel mythology's in-depth description adds complexity to the novel . . . Fans of romantic fantasy with a paranormal twist will find Violet and her adventures captivating." - VOYA Magazine
"This is definitely one of my favorite young adult paranormal fiction novels . . . I'm dying to read the next two books in the series." - There's a Book
"This is going to knock your socks off and you'll be begging for more, I promise!" - There's a Book
"Embrace has been one of my favorite reads this year. ...We loved it so much Stacey has never read a book so fast - I am usually the fast reader, she finished this book before I did. It's that good. The lead Violet is a strong female character who like most teens struggles with choices although some of hers are the supernatural kind. I could go on and on but I will save the gushing for our review." - Page Turner
""A delicious romantic triangle." - USA Today" - USA Today
"I loved how strong [Violet] was...she was intelligent, clever, and focused.- Anastasia " - Bookish
""Definitely a must read!!"- Blogger Tammy, Mel's Book Blog " - Mel's Book Blog
""...an enjoyable read and can't wait to find out... what happens with Violet, Phoenix and Lincoln in the next book"- Blogger Esther, Fictional Fantasy " - Fictional Fantasy
""...pleasantly surprised."- Blogger Rebekah, Reading and Living on the Good Side of Life" - Reading and Living on the Good Side of Life
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"Outside, among your fellows, among strangers, you must preserve appearances, a hundred things you cannot do; but inside, the terrible freedom!"Ralph Waldo Emerson
Birthdays aren't my thing.
It's hard to get too excited about the day that marks the anniversary of your mother's death. It's not that I blame myself for her not being here. No one could have known she wouldn't survive childbirth. It's not that I miss her either. I mean, I never knew her in the first place. But it is the one day each year that at some point I'll be forced to ask myself, Was it worth it? Was my life worth taking hers?
I stared out the bus window, avoiding. Steph was blabbering on, something about the perfect dress, completely absorbed in what she was saying. She was relentless when it came to the science of shopping. I could feel her watching me, disappointed with my cheer level. Buildings flashed past through the frame of the smudged glass and I couldn't help but wish my seventeenth birthday tomorrow would slide by in the same hazy blur.
"Violet Eden!" Steph said sternly, sucking me out of my trance. "We have your dad's Amex, a green light, and no specified limit." Her mock rebuke morphed into a devious grin. "What more could a girl want as a birthday present?"
Technically, it was my Amex. My name, my signature. It just happened to be connected to Dad's account. A by-product of being the only person at home who actually bothered to pay any bills.
I knew Steph wouldn't understand if I told her I wasn't in the mood, so I lied. "I can't go shopping today. I...um...I have a training session."
She raised her eyebrows at me. For a moment I thought she was going to call me out on my fake alibi. But then she segued onto a topic we seemed to be discussing more and more often as of late.
"With Lincoln?"
I shrugged, trying not to let on how much just the mention of Lincoln affected me. Although the training part wasn't true, I did have plans to see him later on and was already doing my best not to keep a minute-by-minute countdown.
Steph rolled her eyes. "Honestly, one of these days I'm gonna tell him you'd prefer to get all hot and sweaty with him in a different kind of way!" She threw me her bitchy smilesomething she usually reserves for other people.
I sat back and let her vent. It was easier that way. Steph didn't get it and I couldn't blame herI'd never told her all of the reasons why training was so important to me. Some things are just too hard to talk about.
"You do realize you're turning into some kind of sports geek, don't you? And don't pretend you actually like them all. I know for a fact that you hate long-distance running." Steph couldn't understand how anyone would rather go rock climbing or boxing in place of shopping.
"I get a kick out of training with him," I said, hoping to put an end to the conversation, even though she wasn't completely off base about the running. If I didn't have Lincoln's butt to stare at the whole time, motivation would be a lot harder to come by.
I busied myself by rummaging through my backpack, which was jammed with all the books they force you to take home on the last day before break. Steph didn't seem put off.
"It's like he's training you for battle or something." Her eyes lit up. "Hey, maybe he has some underground fight club and he's grooming you!"
"That's it, Steph. Definitely."
I didn't want to be talking about this, didn't want to have to admit the round-the-clock desire I had to be with Lincoln. It was like something deep within me found comfort in his presence.
Crushing with the best of 'em, Vi!
Too bad it was a lost cause. It had been that way ever since the moment I'd first met him two years ago. He was a late entry into a self-defense class I'd signed up for. When he was partnered with me, what I thought was going to be another mediocre attempt on my part to get fit and strong became so much more.
I never found out why Lincoln had taken the class. He clearly knew more than the instructor, moving through the exercises with the kind of ease and grace that made it clear he was in another league. After the first couple of weeks, when I was finally able to string more than two words together around him, I asked him why he was there. He shrugged it off, saying it was always good to do a refresher class.
By the end of the three-month course, I was learning more from him than from the instructor, and he offered to give me some kickboxing lessons. Now I get the best of both worlds. I get stronger every dayour list of activities has expanded to include rock climbing, running, even an archery courseand I get to hang out with Lincoln. It's perfect...almost.
"Well, I guess that means we're going shopping tomorrow then." Steph pouted but couldn't keep it up. She can never stay mad for long.
Unfortunately, she was right. I knew Dad had given her strict instructions, due to my lack of spirit and his lack of know-how, to make sure I had a new dress for my birthday dinner tomorrow night. The clock was tickingshopping was inevitable.
"I can't wait," I said, flashing her a well-practiced fake smile from my birthday repertoire.
As the bus slowed for its next stop, Steph stood up from our seat, three rows from the back. She was convinced only the wannabes sat right at the back, the geeks at the front, and the goths/weirdos right behind them. That left about three rows we could work with, the ones that apparently put us in the not-trying-to-but-can't-help-being-cool section. The ironic thing was, if judged purely on academic achievements, Steph was the biggest geek I knew. Of course, she never publicized the fact that she was some kind of borderline genius.
She wrapped her narrow frame around the metal pole near the doors, donned her favorite pair of D&G sunglasses, and blew me a kiss. I laughed. Luckily for me, Steph wasn't only a label girl. For all the designer clothes she paraded around in, she was surprisingly balanced. The fact that she was from a seriously moneyed-up family and was usually wearing something that cost more than my entire wardrobe didn't adversely affect our friendship. I didn't overly care for material possessions and she didn't overly care that I didn't.
"Do me a favor?" she said, making her way out the door, unfazed by the logjam of kids sardined behind her. "While you're drooling over Mr. Fantastic, make sure you jab him in the gut a few times for taking up all your free time and depriving me of my bff."
"Sure thing," I said, blowing her a kiss back and ignoring the twinge of guilt I felt about lying to my best friend.
Meet the Author
How many of us can say we fell in love in high school? A lot of us. But how many of us stayed in love with the same person? Jessica Shirvigton has been lucky enough to marry the man she fell in love with at seventeen, Matthew Shirvington--Olympic sprinter, five-time national 100m champion, and current sports personality with Australia's Foxtel and Sky News. Jessica and her family live outside Sydney, Australia, where she is currently working on the next book in the Embrace series.
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Violet Eden is not your average teenage girl - even without what awaits on her 17th birthday, a day that she isn't looking forward to since it's also the anniversary of her mother's death. It's always just been Violet and her father. They have a good relationship, but he isn't around much due to his busy schedule. That is one of the reasons Violet is very independent. Her father trusts her completely and she is the type of person who would never misuse that trust in anyway. Control is very important to her since an incident when she was younger. Since then she has done everything to never feel like she felt that day. During a self-defence class, she meets Lincoln, who has become one of very few important people in Violet's life and continues to train her. She gets the training she wants while fulfilling the desire she has to be with him. If only he had the same need. Something unexpected happens on Violet's birthday with Lincoln, but before she can fully process what, he runs off. Violet never runs and goes to gets some answers. Nothing could have prepared her for what she finds out. Lincoln a Grigori - part angel and part human - and so is she. I've been anticipating Embrace since I first came across it in 2010. So you can imagine how ecstatic I was when I found out I'd be able to read it. Since I've been anticipating it for so long, I had high hopes and doubts after wanting this book for so long that it would meet those expectations. It didn't, it surpassed them! The mythology Jessica created is exceptional. Some of the myths used are known and the combination of the familiar and what Jessica created and expanded on blurred the lines between fantasy and reality in a way that I never felt the need to stretch my imagination. I really like Violet, who is just one of many fantastic characters. Each with very distinct personalities that set one apart from the other. When meeting each character, I felt like they had a back-story and didn't start existing the minute their names were written and that their stories would support their actions, which is something that makes them more realistic to me. I look forward to getting to know them better - the good, bad or the ones in a gray area. Embrace is an amazing debut. An action-packed, intense and unique read that's truly captivating and will leave you eagerly anticipating the sequel. The excitement of an entire series in one book - which is just the start. Books like Embrace are the reason I love fantasy so much.
Loved it. Great book, great story. I was very entertained.
If you've been following the blog for a while you would know that I am known to have an odd relationship with paranormal novels, specifically angel books. Some angel novels I love to death, and others I can't seem to get through the full book. Now you're all wondering how I feel about Embrace? well it definitely is in the "I enjoyed it" pile! To break it down even more, I must say that I enjoyed the first half much more than the latter half. I went through the first half in ONE sitting, however I reached a bump in the middle and things slowed down in the book, which in turn made me lose a bit of interest in it. However, the book in the end was magnificent and I am SO excited to get my hands on the second book because i REALLY did get addicted to Violet's story in the end! Ok now let me explain a bit more. This novel has a love triangle. I often side with one of the sides immediately and stick to it till the end, but I am SO annoyed that as SOON as Violet gets with someone, I start liking the other! I mean sheesh, Violet, why couldn't we agree on one man? I was confused, so I understand why Violet went from one to the other and just didn't know where her heart belonged to. Throughout the book I found Violet to be a bit childish, and sometimes even straight out hateful because of how she treated Lincoln, and then Pheonix, the other guy of the love triangle. I just did not enjoy her indecisive mentality and that she assumes everyone should give her a break because she just found out she will never live a normal life. I really liked the plot, in that it was more dynamic, problems happen, they get solved, then more problems occur. It was centered around one problem, but it didn't suffocate the whole book, there was room for other implications, complications, and issues to arise. Also, towards the end, you discover things (even though you discover them before Violet does), that are so shocking that you just want to know WHY but you never get to that since the book ends. WHICH IS WHY I NEED to get my hands on the second book! which I can not wait to see its cover, if it is as gorgeous as the first one, then I'm a happy reader/book cover lover.
I loved it!! Can not wait for the next book in this series... it had suspense and action and romance. Sometimes it was confusing about what was happening, but it made the ending even better!!! Highly recomend this book!<3
Embrace has everything a reader could want: a well-executed plot, fantastic characters, a steamy romance, and plenty of action to keep it all going. I was instantly enthralled by it and I'm not one to enjoy books about angels. Embrace isn't like other angel books though because despite having angels in it, the story remains focused on characters, while giving the reader insight about how the angel mythology works. Violet can be a bit naïve, but she comes across as very sincere and real. She's not terribly boy crazy or ditzy –though she does have her moments with both Linc and Phoenix; she's very easy to relate to. Her journey from normal girl to angel is actually exactly how you'd expect it to be. Violet reacts in the right way….but you'll have to read the book to see what I think the right way is. Now about those boys: Linc is okay, I guess. That's the thing with a possible love triangle though. Readers will always pick one that they see as the best. And for me, that wasn't Linc. I liked him, but he got me quite angry here and there. Phoenix, on the other hand, is sexy and cocky, with just the right amount of sweet. He's not innocent or all good, but I couldn't help but be drawn to his darkness. Readers will certainly eat these two boys up! Embrace takes readers on a wild ride of ups, downs, and startling realizations. It's the first in a trilogy, so while this one starts the trio off very strong, there is so much more to look forward to. The fighting and action is intense, the smoldering, sexy scenes are as steamy as ever, and the plot will keep you hooked. Embrace will hold up as an easy and favorite read for me…and should for you too.
Embrace is a must-read for lovers of paranormal romance! I was swept away by the characters, both good and evil! 5 reason count-down for why you HAVE to read Embrace! 5.)There is no down-time! Jessica Shirvington jumps straight to the action, and it just keeps on coming. 4.) The mythology in it is very interesting. I wrote my Masters Thesis on how popular culture treats religion, and there were so many references to stories from old religions that I just got swept away in the history! 3.) Violet is a kick-butt heroine, but she is also realistic. She really struggles with the realization that she's an angel, and even more, she struggles with controlling her powers. It's not a snap your fingers and she's awesome kind of thing. She has a difficult time growing into her powers, and she is still struggling near the end of the book--which means there's much more to come in the future! 2.) Phoenix--the oh-so-hot resident maybe good/maybe bad? guy. He is one of Violet's love interests. He's dark, foreboding, and mysterious--which I love. It's going to be interesting seeing how Phoenix turns out in the future books! I won't say much more about him because you MUST read it for yourself! 1.) Lincoln--yummy. He's Violet's other love interest, and he is just oh-so-adorable! He's the complete opposite of Phoenix, but I love him just as much! Again, I won't say any more because I don't want to spoil it...but, believe me, there is so much romance you're heart will never slow down! So...in conclusion--one more time--YOU MUST READ THIS BOOK!!!!
The gorgeous cover drew me in instantly. From the get-go I figured it would be about angels due to the beautiful smokey wings "embracing" the girl's back. I was very curious as to what the black feathers meant along with the description "A dark and heart-racing tale". Once again, my mind wandered and I came to the assumption that the book was about about dark or fallen angels. I really liked how the cover got me thinking. I had so many questions and I just knew I wanted needed to read Embrace to find the answers and ease my internal inquiries. I think the book summary does a good job of describing Embrace (even a little too good *spoiler warning*) so I'll skip my usual, and personal quick-summary. Violet Eden has got to be one of my all-time favorite characters. Throughout the book I found myself relating to her on a deeper-level. I was really able to connect and share her feelings. Due to a horrible incident involving a pedo-teacher, Violet has developed into a very persistent and strong young woman. She's adopted a "never again" attitude paired with a "won't give up" mantra. Like the average teenage girl, Violet's time is occupied by homework, boys, and hanging with her best friend Steph. I completely understand Violet's hell-no attitude when she's thrust into a world filled with good and bad angels fighting for humanity's dominion. Heavy words right? Joining a centuries-old battle is not something you decide lightly. A good portion of Embrace features Violet's decision process on whether or not giving up her normal life for a legit "higher-calling" is worth the sacrifice. Of course, she doesn't just sit around adding jelly beans to a scale, weighing the pros in cons. Nope. Violet experiences, on multiple occasions, the consequences involved in ignoring her calling. Embrace had everything that I love in YA books. Our main character is thrust into a new world, forced to question her beliefs, faced with many obstacles yet – comes out stronger in the end. I'll will say, you do find out by the end of book one whether Violet chooses to "embrace" her calling, but you'll very surprised and heart-broken when you read about the elements that affected her decision. There's a lot of action and deaths. When it comes to the ultimate good vs. evil showdown, they're tends to be some major casualties. Of course, there's also a little romance featured in a love triangle. Some find the love triangle tiring, but I personally didn't mind Embrace's version. The two guys completing Violet's love-diabolical, are very different and unique and I eagerly followed along. The last Embrace aspect I want need to mention is the mythology. I haven't read many angel-esque novels, maybe a handful at the most. However, time in again I find the stories to be similar. When you're using the same supernatural-being in various books it's hard to make your book unique. I think Embrace has the unique down perfectly. The mythology surrounding angels, where they came from, how they came, what they want, what types, and so forth was refreshing and new. I give Embrace a 4/5 rating. It's one of my favorite books of 2012. Book two comes out September 2012 and you can bet I'll be getting it when it does.
This book,connects those who have loved but could not have,holds your emotions as if you were back n time, the hatred you felt from your first betrail of love trust an innoccence,something we all have learned from but also wish could have been diffrent life is full of darkness an light who are we? Me im light fighting alot of darkness,negative energy!!!!!! Its hard when the darkness can fool u!!!!!!
If I were to describe EMBRACE by Jessica Shirvington in one word; I wouldn't be able to. That's because one word wouldn't cut it! It would have to be a bouquet of single words just to express how I felt after reading it. Amazing, warming, sad, thrilling, swoony, and so much more! Jessica has really impressed me on how she craftly portrayed a sort of conspiracy 'not always black or white' aspect on the whole angel theory. It is very original and I couldn't help but to be enthralled by its possibilities. It just makes me hungry for more of the history of angels. "Light" Angels are not always good - they can be prideful, stubborn, and egotistical; and equally, "Dark" Angels sway a balance into things that are not always 'bad/wrong/evil'. You just can't help but to be open eared and listen on to Jessica's angelic world. Violet's character is okay. I enjoyed her in the beginnning but in the rough parts nearing the end she made a lot of over-exaggerated mistakes. More so that I believe many readers will dislike her for this reason, but I'd just like to say that part of those stupid actions was because she was 'tainted' (trying not to give spoilers here). To those who have already read Embrace I hope you know which part I'm talking about. Anyways, Lincoln is a sweetheart and he was doing what he thought was right, but I think he was way too perfect to realistically believe in. Phoenix on the other hand, I am still fanning myself on how hot this guy is! So, I can't really say much about him because my senses are dulled by his awesomesauce! lol =) Dibs! He is swoon worthy for sure! Speaking about senses; I didn't really grasp that concept. In a way it's understandable, but I just don't comprehend why 'apples', and why 'always' the same smell and taste for every 'different' exile? I would have enjoyed a little more background on this. The trials and tribulations of Violet is awing for a girl of her age to be going through. I know she is flawed because of some of her actions, but that is what makes her an appealing character - her imperfections. No one is perfect and that is reality. Embrace by Jessica Shirvington is an action-packed journey that will take you away! By the end your heart will surely be captivated by one man! Who, will be up to you. A 2012 MUST READ!
I first have to tell you that my cover of this book is different then the final cover. And I really wish they would have kept that cover! It is beautiful. I love it so much more then the final cover! But I don't get to choose that detail. :( LOL Well right now there are a lot of angel books that are coming out, and some are not as good as others....not this one! I loved this book. I loved everything about it. I loved all the characters and their personalities. I feel when it is a great book the characters really grow with the story. This is exactly what happened with this story. I think when this happens, some of the greatest stories happen. You meet Violet. Violet is learning a lot about her life and fast. Her father is never around, her mother died when she was born, she has the greatest friend in the world, and the guy of her dreams. But something is about to happen that she never thought would happen. She is half human, half angel. She has a lot that is about to happen and what is she going to do....push the guy who she thought she was in love with away to get closer to Phoenix, a strong handsome man for the bar. But that is not all that is going to happen. This book is action packed from cover to cover. It has fight scenes, love scenes, and everything in between. I loved everything about this book and more. I am going to recommend this book to everyone that I know! You have to read Embrace!
Looking for an angel-themed mystery with a dash of romance? This just might be your perfect book. The author includes a quote with each chapter that emphasizes what is to come, the reader will most likely come to love those quotes. Violet and Lincoln are introduced to the reader first. Violet is an admirable main character, the reader will not find him/herself hating her or thinking "why did she do that?" much, at all. Lincoln is the love interest for the first portion of the novel, and even until the end. Lincoln is that all-around good guy. He is someone who could offer a shoulder to cry on and seems to always be there for his friends. However, he has more than a few secrets too...secrets that Violet should, perhaps, know about. When Phoenix is first introduced in the novel, the reader will wonder just who and what he is. The author leaves him an enigma; he doesn't apologize for himself and literally has that "take me as I am" attitude. He becomes a bit of a love interest himself. The other characters function as supporting characters, the reader will enjoy meeting them as well. The plot itself is very fast-paced and developed down to the last detail. The author manages to give the reader enough details to keep the reader turning the pages, but doesn't reveal the full mystery. The reader will find that the further he/she immerses him/herself in the book, the more intricate the plot becomes as well as the relationships between the characters. This book is nearly impossible to put down and worth reading cover to cover. Embrace is perfect for young adult/teen readers.
If you're into fantasy books this is just for you it is truly a great read!
This series is truly amazing, I'd definitely recommend it! The main character is the perfect female lead. This story is my perfect vision of true soul mates. It was one of those books that you just couldn't put down. I read through the whole series feeling every emotion that Violet felt and in my opinion, those are the best types of books. It transported me to this world and always kept my attention, the author never has a dull moment. Loved it so much!!!!
I do not write many reviews (actually this is my first but I've read many many books) but this time I have to. Yes Violet is annoying a little but the series is amazing from start to finish (Yes I said finish because I happen to have read the final installment the Australian version). I have read many books but this series tops it all. All I can say is its worth the read. Shirvington's writing style, development of main and supporting characters, and story line will keep you reading and wanting more. You will smile, laugh, and cry but its worth the ride. A story like this only comes along but so often and I am overwhelmed with happiness that I got to experience it. Plus the action and fighting are definitely good times :)
I think this book may be better suited to actual teens and not a great cross over. I found the book spent way too much time on forced dialogue just to build the background of the story. There is little depth to the characters and the themes are very common ones. If you love angel teen shuffle then go for it. But I don't think I'll be reading ant further.
Thanks to Sourcebooks for sending me a review copy of this book! When I got this book I was on break from all thing angels. I had just finished a lot of books with them and was just kind of done with that race. I really didnt want ANYTHING to do with them. But, I worked through it and found a wonderful new series to fall in love with. Jessica Shirvington isnt afraid to go there if you know what I mean. With sexy characters that you both love and love to hate. And a wonderful plot. I couldnt put Embrace down. And unlike a lot of books out there. Embrace has a meaning to the title. *I was recently sent a copy of book 2 in this series (Embrace) called Entice. So I had to go back and reread book 1. Which was a great idea as there were a lot of things that I had forgotten the first time around. So even the second time reading Embrace I fell in love with all the characters all over again. So Embrace was a big 5 stars both times.Here is my org. review- Angels have always had to dwell in the house of the lord. Always listen to the word of god. But, what if angels had free will? Would it be good or bad? Well Embrace answers this question......and its NOT pretty! This book has something in common with the House of Night books by P.C and Kristen Cast. That just because something is light doesn't always mean that it is good. As the goddess Nyx says: Darkness does not alway equate to evil, Just as Light does not always bring good. So my one BIG question in this book is where is god in all of this. It seems that he/she has taken a vacation and is not around right now. The angels have the reins and are using them to their advantage. In the end this book was wonderful. It was a little slow at times so take your time with it. But it is worth reading! Ill leave you with some words from the book and also from the bible. (yes the bible can have some really good end lines lol! Even me being a witch I can't deny that) "This is your fate, the destiny I have planned for you......" Jeremiah 13:25 And with that Farwell and May You Embrace YOUR Destiny!
Violet Eden annoyed me very much. When she finds out that she is not exactly human, and the guy she loves knew but didn't tell her, she decides that he is practically her enemy. She refuses to see him, even though her life is on the line, and that just annoyed me so much. The plot and idea are good, but Violet is just another girl who is trying to cling on to her "normal" life when obviously it's not going to happen, and after a while, it just got old. But it is easy to read. And she is always blaming Lincoln and her dead mother for trying to break apart her normal life. And I just can not with this book.
Good enough to keep reading to the last book
Great start to a wonderful series! I waited to complete all 5 books before writing this review and the series is definitely worth reading! Its a great romance story for teens it does skip over any sex scenes that you would find in an adult romance novel, which is probably for the best considering this is meant for 14-17 year olds. Its has a great moral message about not giving up and fighting for what you believe in, while never giving up on love.
OK I'm not going to spoil it for u but this is a must read it's full of lust , love, romance, dark secrets, new friends, and an ending that will leave u wanting more. It should not be read by children under 13 even though I broke that rule but really no children for good reasons ?
This book was awesome!!


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PLANT CITY — When it comes to game film, Gaither quarterback Alex McGough can't get enough.
"I watch it during lunch," said McGough, a sophomore who transferred from Wesley Chapel this season. "I watch it at my house, I have a copy, and I just try to get as much time as I can in to be prepared."
When looking at the pass defense of the Cowboys' first-round opponent, Durant, McGough likes what he sees. The Cougars (7-3), winner of Class 7A, District 8, have allowed the past six opposing quarterbacks to throw for about 100 yards more than they averaged against other teams.
"When you go up against a team that's been struggling like that, you really, like, get a grin," said McGough, who has thrown for 70 yards a game this season with 11 touchdowns. "Because you know that you can have a big day and really help your team win and advance in the playoffs."
Gaither coach Jason Stokes said the game will come down to Durant stopping McGough and the passing attack and his team's ability to stop the Cougars' running game, which averages 277 yards. Durant will likely be without leading rusher Jamarlon Hamilton (1,038 yards) and starting halfback Zach Hooper.
But what can you do to address a known weakness at this point in the season?
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The defensive backs were doing just that Wednesday afternoon, practicing in helmets and shoulder pads and trying to stick with other players running receiving routes as directed by Gottman. The Cougars' zone defense requires players communicate with each other, another point of emphasis.
"We just have to read our keys right," said senior cornerback and kick returner Mike Stephens, "and know when it's a pass so we can give our safeties time to get over the top and make a play."
Durant's focus, though, will be on trying to force Gaither (7-3), runnerup in 7A-7, to become one-dimensional. The Cougars have allowed only one opponent to gain more rushing yards than its season average, and that came in a 63-12 blowout win over Riverview.
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Alonso Brandon Hawkins 71 103 26-5 L (6-4)
Brandon Alan Knippel 23 70 36-24 W (5-5)
Wharton Chase Litton 130 194 41-21 W (5-5)
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Chamberlain Josh Bennett 163 52 50-29 W (1-9)
Newsome Will Worth 208 80 33-14 W (6-4)
East Bay Tajee Fullwood 211 48 45-28 W (4-6)
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Ironically, his shop is less than 5:00 from my house, so if I have another issue, I'll just deal with him directly.
He said to just shoot it again and see what happens.
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(Dillon) The PSB said FairPoint had failed to prove that the plan left the company in sound financial shape. And the board also objected to a proposed delay in broadband expansion. Now FairPoint and its creditors are faced with a choice. They can alter the plan to satisfy Vermont regulators, or they can ask the federal bankruptcy court to essentially overrule the Vermont PSB.
FairPoint told the PSB in a letter last month that it was reserving its right to ask the bankruptcy court for relief.
And the federal court probably does have the power to trump Vermont regulators. Don Kreis is an assistant professor at Vermont Law School who used to be general counsel for the New Hampshire Public Utilities Commission.
(Kreis) "We had experience here in northern New England with that problem when Public Service Company of New Hampshire went bankrupt in the late 1980s because of its Seabrook investment. And I think the answer that emerged in New Hampshire is, 'Yes, the bankruptcy code supercedes state utility law because of the supremacy clause in the U.S. Constitution.' So, there's a substantial risk that the same principle would apply here in Vermont."
(Dillon) Kreis said FairPoint now has to decide whether to seek a bankruptcy court order first, or try to negotiate a settlement that will satisfy the Vermont PSB.
But Michael Smith of FairPoint said the reorganization plan was carefully choreographed and involved multiple players, including the unions and the other states where FairPoint does business. So any change to accommodate Vermont could affect other moving parts of the bankruptcy reorganization plan. That could end up delaying the process.
(Smith) "It serves no one's purpose, no one's purpose, to continue to linger in this Chapter 11 process. ... We're ready to get out if it. It would best to get out of it as expeditiously as possible."
(Dillon) FairPoint will decide in the next few weeks whether to ask the federal bankruptcy court to trump the Vermont PSB.For VPR News, I'm John Dillon in Montpelier.


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'"But you know what? You've got to grow up in a hurry in these short series, and you've got to understand it is the first team to four, and we've only played one. It's far from over. I think the guys got their heads around that as we progressed through the day."'
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Llamas and ducks, horses and peacocks, nature surrounds. Stroll down by the stream... wander through the gardens... meet the artist... settle in the log house with antlered interior. All of us at the Peaceable Kingdom Bed and Breakfast hope you'll enjoy your stay in our little paradise!
• Open all year long
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• Farm tours upon request
• Art lessons and art retreats can be arranged with the Innkeeper
• Have your portrait done by the Artist/Innkeeper during your stay
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Back to the felt food tutorials, I made some tomato slices for play sandwiches and hamburgers. I followed the tutorial over at One Inch World for a more realistic look only stitch the outside rim of the top piece of felt so the inner part of each tomato is loose and dimensional. these are a bit of work because you have to do the same on both sides of each "slice of tomato"
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Definition of private
1a : intended for or restricted to the use of a particular person, group, or class a private parkb : belonging to or concerning an individual person, company, or interest a private housec (1) : restricted to the individual or arising independently of others private opinion (2) : carried on by the individual independently of the usual institutions a doctor in private practice; also : being educated by independent study or a tutor or in a private school private studentsd : not general in effect a private statutee : of, relating to, or receiving hospital service in which the patient has more privileges than a semiprivate or ward patient
2a (1) : not holding public office or employment a private citizen (2) : not related to one's official position : personal private correspondenceb : being a private
3a : withdrawn from company or observation a private retreatb : not known or intended to be known publicly : secretc : preferring to keep personal affairs to oneself : valuing privacy highlyd : unsuitable for public use or display
4 : not having shares that can be freely traded on the open market a private company
Examples of private in a Sentence
It was the first time many had seen works from the artist's private collection.
At work he was always very serious, but in his private life, he was actually very funny and relaxed.
Please keep all my personal information private.
He's a very private person.
Origin and Etymology of private
Middle English privat, from Anglo-French, from Latin privatus, from past participle of privare to deprive, release, from privus private, individual; probably akin to Latin pro for, in front of — more at for
First Known Use: 14th centurySee Words from the same year
Definition of private
1 archaic : one not in public office
2 obsolete : privacy
3 privates plural : private parts
4a : a person of low rank in any of various organizations (such as a police or fire department)b : an enlisted person of the lowest rank in the marine corps or of one of the two lowest ranks in the army
in private
: not openly or in public
First Known Use of private
15th century
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Definition of private for English Language Learners
: for the use of a single person or group : belonging to one person or group : not public
: not relating to a person's official position or job
: not known by the public or by other people
Definition of private for English Language Learners
: a person of the lowest rank in the U.S. or British Army or the U.S. Marines
PRIVATE Defined for Kids
Definition of private for Students
: an enlisted person of the lowest rank in the marine corps or of either of the two lowest ranks in the army
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Medical Definition of private
1: of, relating to, or receiving hospital service in which the patient has more privileges than a semiprivate or ward patient
2: of, relating to, or being private practice a private office a private practitioner
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1a : intended for or restricted to the use of a particular person or group or class of persons : not available to the public a private park b : not related to, controlled by, or deriving from the state a private school
2a : owned by or concerning an individual person or entity private land b : not having shares that can be freely traded on the open market a private company
3 : affecting the interests of a particular person, class or group of persons, or locality private legislation private rights
4a : not invested with or engaged in public office or employment a private citizen b : not related to or dependent on an official position private correspondence
5 : not known publicly or carried on in public; especially : intended only for the persons involved
6 : made under private signature a private instrument
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locyin wrote:will ash-greninja also be add?
Considering it wasn't an official Pokemon in the games until Sun and Moon (as in obtainable in a way that wasn't hacking a model into the games).. I can say the answer is most likely a no.. I think were lucky to have any gen 6 Pokemon being added tbh
derpicidal wrote:Release version and date please?
I'm not one of the Pixelmon team but I already know the release date, or at least the answer they'll give... Soon™
As for a version.. I'd say probably 4.3.1 or 5.0.1 or something
P.S I'm a little impatient about knowing your finishing gen 4 soon . After that will you be working with gen 5 and 6?


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text: Bangor Christian and Calvary Chapel meeting for the Class D Boy's Soccer final. First half, Bangor Christian centers in front. Sabers' goalie Devon Warman turns away the header from Jay Bishop.Still no score in the 2nd half, BC gets one off the post and Zac Palmeter collects the rebound. The Patriots make it stick. It's the first loss of the season for top seed Calvary. Brad Wilcox adds one more late and Bangor Christian will defend its state title this week after a 2-0 win today.


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GREEN: Gun beats knife
Retired cop shows the importance of concealed-carry for safety
The Washington Times
Tuesday, May 29, 2012
My Comments: I posted this in 2A, as opposed to Good/Bad/Ugly because it is the Washington Times talking about how - key point - the criminals in CA Depend on the fact that most home owners and citizens are not armed. Look at the under reported violent crime rates in CA's major cities = more laws against firearms to crush the Law Abiding US Citizen of thier 2A rights.
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Being a retired cop (this is just wrong - special class of Citizen? - I like Police, not the point) made all the difference for Kio Ebrahimzadeh when he and his date were threatened with a knife earlier this month. The majority of California residents would have been helpless in the face of the imminent assault. Mr. Ebrahimzadeh is one of the privileged few in the Golden State permitted to carry a concealed gun.
In California, the only way a citizen supposedly can obtain a concealed-carry permit is if a bureaucrat arbitrarily decides an applicant has "good cause" - which in practice means it is nearly impossible to get one. As of 2011, San Francisco had issued zero permits to civilians and Los Angeles only 220, according to the Calguns Foundation. Wanting better personal security in a bad neighborhood or even having one's life actually threatened isn't considered sufficient. In some cases, political connections or campaign donations to elected officials helped. This stingy policy empowers criminals by creating an environment in which bad guys know that most potential victims are defenseless. Park clearly wasn't expecting anyone at the 3rd Stop to be armed..[/B] Park clearly wasn't expecting anyone at the 3rd Stop to be armed. Upon being confronted with Mr. Ebrahimzadeh's gun, he spluttered, "You set me up!"
Instead of surrendering, Park left the restaurant carrying his weapon. Worried that Park was a danger to innocent bystanders, Mr. Ebrahimzadeh followed for blocks, pistol still drawn, shouting at pedestrians to get out of the way and call 911. One good Samaritan joined in the chase and kept dispatchers updated on their location.
If Mr. Ebrahimzadeh hadn't been a cop, he'd have been a victim. California and other jurisdictions that don't respect the Second Amendment need to ease up on arbitrary gun restrictions so all citizens can defend themselves against dangerous criminals who strike without warning.
My Comments: Gee, all of our politicians and movie stars in CA have 'Good Cause', mostly because they donate big $$ to County Sheriff Relections (there are a couple of Counties like Fresno where the Sheriff is excellent at handing out permits - because she understands her job and the crime rate is through the roof).
Linky Thingy: GREEN: Gun beats knife - Washington Times


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Godolphin Stable's Seventh Street continued her dominance over an off track, as she wore down Spritely in mid-stretch and went on to win the $300,000 Go For Wand Handicap (gr. I) (VIDEO) Aug. 2 at rainy Saratoga. It was the fifth victory in eight starts for the 4-year-old daughter of Street Cry, who became a multiple graded stakes winner.
Trained by Saeed bin Suroor, Seventh Street rebounded from a tough runner-up defeat to Seattle Smooth in the June 13 Ogden Phipps Handicap (gr. I) last out at Belmont. Prior to that she won the Apple Blossom Handicap (gr. I) at Oaklawn Park while being trained by Kiaran McLaughlin. The chestnut filly has never been off the board and four of her five wins have come on an off track.


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Lawnmower Beer Train [VIDEO]
If you've ever made a train of grocery carts strapped together with extension cords to hold all your beer in…you might be a redneck. Or you might be this guy who's headed to his buddy's house for a party. But at least he knows his rights.
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When I go away on a trip, I always take some music with me. An MP3 player jam-packed with quality tunes and a decent pair of headphones can make hours of tedious travel fly by.
But when I get to where I'm going I often just want to disconnect and listen to the music through a set of speakers. That goes double if I'm travelling with friends; on a group skiing trip, or staying in self-catering accommodation in the wet wilds of Wales it's nice to be able to have some of my own music to play in the background. Normally, I'd have to take two speakers, a charger or batteries, plus all the cables to connect them up to my MP3 player. However, that's where Parrot's Party speakers come in - which aim to do away with at least some of these hassles.
The first inconvenience consigned to the dustbin is the cables: Parrot is a Bluetooth specialist, so it's hardly surprising to find that this unit is Bluetooth enabled. So you'll have no wires trailing from your MP3 player, as long as it's Bluetooth enabled, of course. I did most of my testing using the Samsung YP-T9 Bluetooth player I tested earlier in the year, but you can also use any A2DP Bluetooth-enabled mobile phone or laptop as well, which is really handy since the majority of phones and smartphones still don't possess a standard 3.5mm headphone output.
Being a specialist in all things Bluetooth, it's not a shock to find that the Party works perfectly. To connect a new device, you just press the Bluetooth button on the top, go through the pairing process on your player, phone or laptop, and Bob's your uncle. The range is pretty good too - I managed to walk 10 metres away with my MP3 player without having the signal degrade, which is probably all the range you need from a device such as this. And even if your source doesn't have Bluetooth you can use the 3.5mm line-in socket on the back without having to flick a switch to enable it. The Party detects whichever source is 'live' and switches over to it automatically.
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text: I work for a Primary Care Physician. We have just purchased a new practice management system but my physician does not want to use EMR at the present time. I have been searching for the "perfect" template for him to use for his (handwritten) patient office visit progress notes..one that would in a sense mimic what he would later have to do in an EMR system. I believe that I have looked at hundreds of templates and nothing really seems to fit the bill. Anyone out there in Primary Care that has the "perfect" template for office visits? Any help is appreciated in advance! Thanks!