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The Pediatric Neurology Unit diagnoses and treats infants, children and adolescents will the full spectrum of neurological conditions. These include:
Our Approach
Neurologists in the General Pediatric Neurology clinics of the Mass General Hospital Neurology Department are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of pediatric neurological disorders and diseases from the most common to the most rare. Our pediatric neurologists specialize in certain conditions and diseases within pediatrics, so children who become patients here are matched with experts who can best serve each child's needs. These Neurologists are also trained in adult Neurology, and many are Principal Investigators conducting basic science and clinical research to advance the diagnosis and treatment of their chosen subspecialty. Our physicians comprise the majority of Pediatric Neurologists at the MassGeneral Hospital for Children.
Several of our treatment programs feature a multidisciplinary approach that includes professionals from nutrition, psychology, child psychiatry, orthopedics, neurosurgery, and speech, occupational and physical therapy.
Pediatric neurologists on staff in the Neonatal and Intensive Care Unit (NICU) see patients with wide variety of neonatal and infant neurological problems, including developmental and neuromuscular problems and seizure disorders of infancy. To request an appointment please call 617-724-6400.
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In addition to other common neurological conditions and disorders, the Massachusetts General Hospital Child Neurology Unit encompasses the following subspecialties.
The Angelman Syndrome Program at MassGeneral Hospital for Children, in partnership with the Angelman Syndrome Foundation, aims to provide comprehensive clinical care to individuals with Angelman syndrome.
The Partners Pediatric Multiple Sclerosis Center is dedicated to caring for children and adolescents with Multiple Sclerosis and related demyelinating disorders such as acute disseminated encephalomyelitis (ADEM). 617-726-2664
Tanuja Chitnis, MD, DirectorMark Patrick Gorman, MDDavid Rintell, EdD, PsychologistEllen O'Donnell PhD, NeuropsychologistGretchen Timmel MSc, Educational LiaisonCatherine Becker RN, Nurse
Leukodystrophies are a heterogeneous group of brain disorders in which brain and sometimes-peripheral nerve myelin is abnormally produced or destroyed. 617-724-6510
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The Pediatric Learning Disorders Unit combines Child Neurology and Psychology services to diagnose and manage a broad spectrum of cognitive deficits in children. 617-726-2664
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The Neurofibromatosis Clinic offers a comprehensive initial evaluation to all children who have been diagnosed with neurofibromatosis. 617-724-7856
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The Neurogenetics/Mitochondrial Disorders Unit offers diagnostic evaluation, consultative assistance and management for infants, children and adults with neurodevelopmental/neurometabolic disorders including enzyme replacement therapy. 617-726-5732
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The Neonatal and Infant Neurology Follow-Up Program sees children with a wide variety of neonatal and infant neurological problems, including developmental and neuromuscular problems and seizure disorders of infancy. 617-726-6093
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The Neuro-Oncology Program provides a coordinated, multidisciplinary approach in evaluating and caring for pediatric patients with tumors of the nervous system and neurologic complications caused by cancer. 617-726-2737
This clinic evaluates and treats for all neurological diseases and disorders. 617-726-6093
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The Partners Child Neurology Residency Training is a three-year clinical training program that includes one year of mandated clinical adult neurology training. Our program includes exposure to basic science information as it applies to the nervous system and clinical neurology. It offers many opportunities to attend neuroscience lectures, and to interface with basic and translational scientists in and outside of the Neurology Department at Mass General and our affiliates, which include the Broad Institute, Harvard Medical School and MIT. To learn more visit the Child Neurology Residency Program website.
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Physicians may call 888-644-3211 or use the online referral form and the Access & New Appointment Center will call your patient within 1 business day.
Ronald Thibert, DO, MsPH is a pediatric epileptologist in the Pediatric Epilepsy Program at MGHfC and the Lurie Center for Autism, specializing in the treatment of children with difficult to control seizures. He has a special interest in children with autistic spectrum disorders, especially those with Angelman syndrome and duplications of chromosome 15q (Dup15q). He is the director of both the Angelman syndrome clinic and the Dup15q Center at MGHfC and the Lurie Center and the majority of his clinical research focuses on the treatment of seizures in these 2 genetic disorders.
The Neuroscience Center at MassGeneral Hospital for Children is a growing program designed to accelerate research and provide state-of-the-art care for children with neurological disorders.
Neurology Bicentennial Celebration, October 13, 2011. Past History of MGH Neurology; Overview of MGH Neurology; Telestroke and Acute Stroke Service; Neurodegenerative Disorders; Pediatric Neurology.
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Hendo and the hall of fame
Hendo has had a pretty impressive career strike force champ never been koed or tkoed knocked out Fedor had one of the greatest matches against shogun and came out on top, and owner of one of the greatest KOs ever when he koed Bisping, champion of 2 divisions in pride at once however the UFC title has eluded him. He has had an impressive MMA career but his biggest achievements have been outside the UFC. if there was some sort of MMA hall no dout he should bee there but do you think those achievements warrant a UFC HOF spot despite no title and do you think he should be in if he is able to capture the title in his remaining few fights?
P.S. he did kind get screwed over being promised a remach with silva for the title if he defeated bisping and the UFC having sonnon get the shot.
Well he does have the old school UFC MW Tournament Championship. He did lose the 2 title unification bouts but those are his only losses in the UFC. I think there is no doubt that Dan should be and will be in the UFC HOF.
He has had a HOF career. The problem is a lot of it was done outside of the UFC. I still think he gets in, but I also think there should be an MMA HOF. Not just UFC.
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I'm pretty sure Dana mentioned that non UFC fights can still be a factor in HOF. He also mentioned that he thought Tank Abbott was a HOFer. So if Tank Abbott is a HOFer, then Dan the Man is too. Again he has 1 tournament Championship to hang his hat on as well. If it wasn't for his damn knee injury he would have had his 3rd title fight by now. Only losses in the UFC are in title fights. He also has one of the most memorable KOs in UFC history at one of the most watched events in UFC history. He has some UFC accomplishments to go with his major non UFC accomplishments.
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I made a thread a while ago about everything Henderson has done in hit career. Its been bumpers a couple times. The list is insane.
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This HoF has no credibility whatsoever when 1 company in the entire sport is choosing who gets in when equal level fighters aren't with them.
Are they going to put a Bellator fighter in if he never comes to the UFC? Doubtful.
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What is laminoplasty?
Laminoplasty is the surgical opening of a bony area of the spine called the lamina. There are two lamina on each vertebrae of your spine that form the back wall of your spinal canal. Your spinal cord runs through your spinal canal in the center of your vertebrae.
Certain conditions of the spine can compress the spinal cord and cause pain. Laminoplasty hinges the lamina open like a door to create more space in your spinal canal without removing the lamina. Laminoplasty surgery can relieve pressure in your spinal canal or on your spinal cord of your neck or back by widening your spinal canal.
Laminoplasty is an alternative to laminectomy. Laminectomy is the removal of all of the lamina. Unlike laminectomy, laminoplasty surgery preserves spinal stability because the lamina is not removed. This may decrease the need for other procedures to stabilize the spine. It also helps maintain movement in your spine.
Laminoplasty is a common but major surgery with serious risks and potential complications. You may have less invasive treatment options. Consider getting a second opinion about all your treatment choices before having laminoplasty.
Types of laminoplasty
When laminoplasty surgery involves one vertebra, it is called single level. When it involves more than one vertebra, it is called multilevel.
The types of laminoplasty procedures include:
Cervical laminoplasty is the hinging of lamina in the neck area (cervical spine). This is the most common use of laminoplasty. Not all surgeons perform the laminoplasty procedure.
Lumbar laminoplasty is the hinging of lamina in the lower back (lumbar spine).
Sacral laminoplasty is the hinging of lamina in the back between your pelvic, or hipbones (sacral spine).
Thoracic laminoplasty is the hinging of lamina in the middle part of the back (thoracic spine).
Other procedures that may be performed
Your doctor may perform other procedures in addition to laminoplasty. These include:
Discectomy is the surgical removal of part or all of a spinal disc. A discectomy treats herniated or ruptured spinal discs.
Foraminotomy is the widening of the opening where the nerve roots leave the spinal canal. Your doctor may use this procedure when the opening (foramina) is also narrowed causing pressure on the spinal nerves themselves (as opposed to the spinal cord).
Spinal fusion is the permanent joining together of two vertebrae using a bone graft. Sometimes, your doctor will also use screws, rods or plates to hold your vertebrae in place. This procedure permanently stops movement between the two vertebrae and limits the motion of your spine.
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- Cervical Spondylotic Myelopathy: Surgical Treatment Options. American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons. http://orthoinfo.aaos.org/topic.cfm?topic=A00539.
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HERBLOCK POLITICAL CARTOONIST "PRESIDENTS" EXHIBIT FEBRUARY 1- 28 IN THE HOBBS GALLERY Herbert Block (1909-2001), the political cartoonist better known as "Herblock," became the most honored cartoonist of his time, winning three Pulitzer Prizes. He was the only living cartoonist whose work was exhibited in the National Gallery of Art, and the only living cartoonist to receive the Presidential Medal of Freedom. Herblock caricatured thirteen U.S. presidents, from Herbert Hoover to George W. Bush, chronicling American history from the 1929 Stock Market crash through summer 2001. Admired and feared by presidents and politicians, Herblock rarely befriended them. As the ultimate public servants in American political life, Herblock held U.S. presidents above all accountable to the people. His cartoons shed light on their ambitions and accomplishments while bringing their misjudgments and manipulations under scrutiny. Transcending party politics and ideology, he constantly reminded our elected leaders of their responsibility to serve the needs of all citizens, not just those who voted them into power. In conjunction with the Herb Block Foundation, we are honored to present an exhibit featuring the best of Herblock's Presidential cartoons.
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During the month of January, you may once again bring in labels in exchange for fines on your library card. Each label is worth .25 cents in fines. A maximum of 20 labels may be exchanged. View participating products at: www.labelsforeducation.com. Further details are available on our website or in the library.
The Library's Book Club meets one Wednesday night each month at 7:00PM. Come enjoy our relaxed atmosphere as we discuss great books.
January 22 – This Boy's Life by Tobias Wolff
The library is serving as a collection site for Toys for Tots and the Island Harvest food drive. Please donate a new, unwrapped toy and nonperishable, unexpired food to help those in need.
February 19 – Wild by Cheryl Strayed
December 18 – Sutton by J.R. Moehringer
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Adult Programs Programs marked with an * require advance registration. Please inquire at the Reference Desk for additional information.
Tai Chi—Six Session Program* Saturdays at 10:15-11:15AM—January 11, 25; February 8, 15, 22; and, March 1. Join Andrea Albergo for Tai Chi, which brings inspiration, focus and clarity to your life.
A Hearing Screening & Hearing Aids Demonstration* Monday, December 9, 2013 at 1:30PM Skilled personnel, from HearUSA will perform screenings for those who suspect they have a hearing loss and wish to have a screening. Demonstrations will be performed.
Yoga Sessions* Mondays at 7:00-8:15PM—January 6, 13; February 3, 10; and, March 3, 10 24. Rob Crowe will introduce you to the beneficial practices that help you relax, meditate and reach optimum health.
Lecture: Scarves, Jewelry, Style!* Saturday, December 14 at 11:00AM Mia Hargrove will offer tips on how to wear and tie scarves so that they enhance the outfits in your closet. In addition, Mia will discuss jewelry selections so that you will dress with style to stores, restaurants, parks and all kinds of places.
Chi Kung (Qigong) Meditation—Seven Session Program* Tuesdays at 11:00AM to 12:00PM: January 7, 14, 21, 28; and, February 4, 11, 18. Chi Kung is recognized worldwide as a foundation of healing—physically mentally, emotionally and spiritually—easy to learn, always enjoyable!
A Concert Performance with Mary Lamont & The Mary Lamont Band Saturday, December 14 at 2:00PM Along with special holiday selections, the band will perform original songs, traditional and contemporary country selections, as well as some familiar holiday tunes.
Art Lecture: Food in Art—Masterpieces from the Renaissance to the Present* Thursday, December 5 at 1:00PM Evelyn Silver, Docent, Nassau County Museum of Art, will focus on how Chagall depicted food in his work, how Manet shocked the world and represented class distinctions. See celebrations by Brueghel, a brilliant still life by Frida Kahlo and also, the American art and humor in the works of Red Grooms and Mel Ramos.
Mah Jongg* Saturdays, January 11, 18, 25, 2014 at 11:45AM-1:15PM Learn to play Mah Jongg— this course will introduce you to the tiles, sticks, and basic moves of this ancient game. Students must bring a Mah Jongg card to the class. Obtain cards at local card shops or by check to the National Mah Jongg League for $7.00 small print or $8.00 large print at 250 West 57th St., NY, NY 10107. Registration (maximum 15) at the Reference Desk or Ext. 2.
A Holiday Concert with the Mineola High School's Tri-M Music Honor Society Thursday, December 5 at 7:00PM The Mineola HS recently established a chapter of the National Music Honor Society called Tri-M. Students recognized for their musical achievements are inspired to become leaders, with opportunities to be engaged in service activities in the school community. This concert performance will include favorite songs on string and wind instruments and audience members are encouraged to sing along with these talented vocalists. 2
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Adult Programs (Continued from Page 2) The Great American Folk Song Revival with Caroline Doctorow Saturday, January 11, 2014 at 2:00PM Along with some of her original compositions, Caroline Doctorow will focus on the folk music of the early '60s, concentrating on performers such as Bob Dylan, Joan Baez, Donovan, John Hartford and others. Guitar, fiddle and acoustic bass are used to demonstrate various folk styles. It is music that all ages will enjoy.
Chinese Cooking* Saturday, February 22, 2014 at 2:00PM Penn Hongthong, author, host of her own cooking show, and professional chef, will demonstrate how to cook healthy and delicious Chinese dishes. There will be tastings limited to 20 library patrons. You are welcome to bring your own soft drink to the program.
AARP Free Tax Help* will be offered at the library on Wednesdays at 10:00AM to 2:00PM, Feb. 5-Apr. 9 for middle and low income taxpayers, with special attention to taxpayers age 60 and older. Appointments may be made in advance at the Reference Desk or by calling 516-746-8488 Ext. 2 beginning Monday, January 13, 2014. Walk-ins will not be admitted.
The Walter & Joan Hobbs Art Gallery: Artists' Shows and Receptions Please join us downstairs in the Walter & Joan Hobbs Art Gallery. Each month, a different artist's work will be on display for public viewing.
Documentary Film: The Courage to Believe Saturday, February 8, 2014 at 2PM A winner of several top awards in the International Film Festivals and described by Karen Curry, former CNN NY Bureau Chief, as "intensely compelling… extraordinary". The film is about human rights in China; it exposes illegal organ transplants, products made from prison labor, etc.
December 2013 Barbara Lewin – spiritual art in nature, landscapes, and acrylics. Reception – Saturday, December 7, at 1:00PM3:00PM. January 2014 Mineola School District (students in grades K-12) – artistic presentation of mixed media. Supervising art teacher: Mrs. Andrea Antonelli Reception – Wednesday, January 15, at 6:30PM8:00PM.
A Concert Performance with Handle with Care: The Traveling Wilburys Saturday, February 15, 2014 at 2:00PM A tribute show featuring the collected and individual songs of The Travelling Wilburys, Jeff Lynne, Roy Orbison, Tom Petty, Bob Dylan and George Harrison—plus interesting facts about the songs and the making of the great super-group.
February 2014 Herblock Political Cartoonist—"Presidents" exhibit – the political cartoonist better known as "Herblock," became the most honored cartoonist of his time, winning three Pulitzer Prizes. In conjunction with the Herb Block Foundation, we are honored to present an exhibit featuring the best of Herblock's Presidential cartoons.
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PROGRAM POLICIES: KNOW BEFORE YOU GO! • Registered participants must be present when the program is scheduled to begin. After 5 minutes, your child's spot may be given to someone on the • To sign up you must have a valid Mineola Library card (patrons with cards waiting list. from other libraries will be put on a waitlist). Sign-up may be done in person, by phone or e-mail (firstname.lastname@example.com). Please have your • Programs may be cancelled due to low sign-up. card handy when signing up for programs. • All programs require advance sign-up (unless otherwise indicated).
Winter Storytimes Both Storycrafters sessions begin the week of January 6 & end the week of February 3 Ages 2 ½ to kindergarten (with caregiver) Sign-up for both begins Monday, December 23 Storycrafters: Mondays at 10:30AM Pajama Storycrafters: Wednesdays at 7:00PM (except on January 15)
Tween/Teen Advisory Group Volunteers Wednesdays, December 11, January 29, February 5 @4:00PM-5:00PM Gr. 5 & up Open registration
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Tell us what programs, books, music, video games, and movies you want @ the library! Refreshments will be served. Volunteer/Community credit will be given. Registration required.
Sensory Storytimes Saturdays, December 7, January 4, February 1 @ 10:30AM Ages 2 ½ to Kindergarten (with caregiver) Sign-up begins Monday, November 18
Gingerbread Houses Wednesday, December 11 at 7:00PM Ages 2½ & up (with caregiver) In-person sign-up begins Monday, November 18 ($7.00 materials fee)
Join us for an interactive storytime with books and activities involving the senses! *Ideal for children who have difficulty sitting still during regular storytime and children with special needs.
Instructor Karen Morea will show you how to make an edible gingerbread house to take home! A $7.00 per child nonrefundable materials fee is due at the time of sign-up (exact change only).
Retro Game Night Monday, December 2 at 4:00-5:30PM Grades 3 & up Sign-up begins Monday, November 18
Happy Birthday, Pigeon! Thursday, December 12 at 4:30PM Ages 2 & up (with caregiver) Sign-up begins Monday, November 25
Come and celebrate the pigeon's 10th birthday! This famous bird has been entertaining children in author Mo Willem's picture books for 10 years. Join us for fun games and activities!
Ever wanted to try playing classic video games? Then join us for a night of retro gaming!
Minecraft Mondays Mondays, December 9, January 27, February 24 at 3:00PM-4:30PM Gr. 5 & up Sign-up begins Monday, November 25
Lego Club Monday, December 16; Monday, January 13; and Monday, February 10 at 4:30PM Kindergarten and up (with caregiver) Sign-up for all three sessions begins Monday, December 2
Play Minecraft or Roblox, share tips, and show off your creations to others! Please bring your own devices (laptop, iOS or Android devices). Minecraft players must have their own account.
Do you LEGO? Create unique structures and meet other Lego enthusiasts!
Pokemon Gaming Club Tuesdays, December 10, January 14, February 25 @ 4:00PM-5:00PM Gr. 3 and up Sign-up begins Monday, November 25
Junior Chefs: Holiday Cookies Tuesday, December 17 at 4:00PM Grades 3 & up Sign-up begins Monday, December 2
Decorate assorted holiday cookies with icing, candies, and other goodies!
Meet other Pokemon fans, trade cards, and battle Pokemon with them on your Nintendo DS!
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Youth Programs (Continued from Page 4) Holiday Book Swap Saturday, December 21 at 2:00PM-3:00PM All ages No sign-up required.
Bedtime Math Pajama Party Thursday, January 16 at 7:15PM Ages 3-6 yrs. (with caregiver) Sign-up begins Monday, December 30
Do you need new reading material for the holidays? Bring in your books, and trade or swap them with others in the Children's Room!
Come dressed up in your pajamas and join us for some fun with number-related games and activities!
My Reptile Guys Show Saturday, January 18 at 2:30PM All ages Sign-up begins Monday, December 30
Roller Coaster Contest Monday, January 6 at 4:00PM-5:00PM Grades 3 & up Sign-up begins Monday, December 16
Join us for an interactive show featuring 10 amazing reptiles and a petting zoo!
Design and build a marble roller coaster out of foam pipe insulation and see who can keep the marble rolling for the longest time!
Bottle Cap Necklaces Tuesday, January 21 at 4:30PM Grades 1 & up Sign-up begins Monday, January 6
Baby Lapsit Tuesdays at 10:30AM: January 7, 14, 21, 28 Ages 4 mos. – 1 year with caregiver Sign-up begins Monday, December 16
Design your own one-of-a-kind bottle cap necklace to take home!
Join us for bounces, tickles, songs, and more during this fun program. Find out how these simple activities enhance early literacy skills
Jump for Joy Thursdays, January 23, 30, and February 6 at 10:30AM Ages 15 mos.—Kindergarten (with caregiver) In-person sign-up begins Monday, January 6 ($7.00 fee)
Soda Pop Challenge! Tuesday, January 7 at 4:00PM Grades 3 & up Sign-up begins Monday, December 16
Join Joyce Oddo for fun music and movement with your toddler! There is a $7.00 per person non-refundable fee due at the time of sign-up.
Can you taste the difference between Coke and Pepsi or 7UP and Sprite? Then join us for a soda pop taste test challenge! *This program may contain food allergens.
Fly Guy Party Thursday, January 30 at 4:30PM Ages 4-8 yrs. (with caregiver) Sign-up begins Monday, January 13
KidPix Photo IDs Saturday, January 11 at 11:00AM-2:00PM All ages No sign-up required.
Do you love reading about Tedd Arnold's Fly Guy? Then join us for a party with games and activities celebrating everyone's favorite bug!
Nassau County Executive Ed Mangano will be sponsoring a free KidPix photo ID program in the Children's Room. The KidPix card includes the child's name, physical description, contact information, and photograph. The child's fingerprint is also included on the back of the card.
Sand Art Pens Monday, February 3 at 4:30PM Grades 1 & up (with caregiver) Sign-up begins Tuesday, January 21
Design your own pen by filling it up with different colored sand!
Cozy Winter Mugs Thursday, January 16 at 4:30PM Grades 1 & up (with caregiver) Sign-up begins Monday, December 30
Baby Sign Language 1 Tuesdays at 10:30AM: February 4, 11, 18, 25 Ages birth and up with adult Sign-up begins Tuesday, January 21
Decorate your own cozy winter mug to take home for a hot beverage!
Discover the many benefits of signing with your hearing baby. Learn over 80 signs that will help your child to communicate more clearly. Expectant parents welcome. No experience necessary. 5
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Youth Programs (Continued from Page 5) Heart-Shaped Wooden Jewelry Box Tuesday, February 4 at 4:00PM Grades 3 & up Sign-up begins Tuesday, January 21
Mad Science: Chem in a Flash! Thursday, February 20 at 4:00PM Grades 1 & up Sign-up begins Monday, February 3
Decorate a jewelry box to keep or give to someone else for Valentine's Day!
Hop on board the chemistry express for a high-speed science experience! Perform instantaneous experiments in this fastpaced class on split-second reactions that go mad! Pick up a "Mad Science Action Flask" and have a blast!
Pebble Candy Sand Art Friday, February 7 at 4:30PM Ages 2-K (with caregiver) Sign-up begins Tuesday, January 21
Best Books of 2013 and Upcoming Winners of 2014 Wednesday, February 26 at 4:00-5:00PM Gr. 8-12 Open registration
Yum! It's art you can eat! Fill up different jars in fun shapes with pebble candy!
Did you miss one of the best books of the year? Get a list of all the best and most popular books of 2013, and check out the upcoming books for 2014! A selection of best and popular books will be available for checkout during the program.
Saturday Crafternoon Saturday, February 8 at 2:00PM-4:00PM All ages No registration required.
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Junior Chefs: Heart-Shaped Brownie Treasure Box Tuesday, February 11 at 4:00PM Grades 3 & up Sign-up begins Monday, January 27
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Make a heart-shaped treasure box out of brownies, with a candy surprise inside! *This program may contain food allergens.
Carmine Festa Walter Hobbs
Terence Timlin, President Laura Kern Russ Sutherland
Michael Vezzi Mary Anne Warnecke
Charles Sleefe, Library Director Newsletter edited by Meredith Minkoff and Vivian Yuan
Mad Science: Waterworks! Tuesday, February 18 at 4:00PM Ages 2-K (with caregiver) Sign-up begins Monday, February 3
Learn all about the different properties of water! Children will experiment with floating, sinking, absorption and so much more!
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday
Short Stories By Your Favorite Authors Wednesday, February 19 at 4:00-5:00PM Gr. 8-12 Open registration
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Thought you read all the works your favorite authors have ever written? Think again! Pick up a book at the circulation desk by February 12th, and be prepared to talk about 2 stories or more at our short story discussion! Go for creepy, romantic, thoughtful, adventurous—your choice!
Tuesday, December 24, 2013 – Christmas Eve Wednesday, December 25, 2013 – Christmas Day Tuesday, December 31, 2013 – New Year's Eve Wednesday, January 1, 2014 – New Year's Day Monday, January 20, 2014 – Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Wednesday, February 12, 2014 – Abraham Lincoln's Birthday Monday, February 17, 2014 – Presidents' Day
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December 12 and 13 - Parkland - November 22, 1963 is a day that changed the world forever when beloved American President John F. Kennedy was assassinated in Dallas. Parkland is the true story behind that tragic day, told from the vantage point of individuals who are forced to make split-second decisions after this incomprehensible event that will change the world's landscape forever. "...a smart little tale from the sidelines of history..." - Guardian (UK)
February 6 and 7 - The Butler - Inspired by a true story where Cecil Gaines, a devoted husband, father, and White House butler who served eight Presidential administrations during the turbulent politics and civil rights battles of twentieth century America. "A singularly full-hearted and moving film." - New York Daily News February 20 and 21 - Fill the Void - Shira is a pious 18-year-old Israeli woman, engaged to a talented young man of the same age. After her sister dies giving birth, the father is left to care for the baby and considers leaving the country. Shira's mother discovers his plans, and pressures Shira to marry him in order to keep the baby in the country. Shira is now torn between her own wishes, and those of her mother. She is part of a community with strict laws of religion, and therefore has little choice. "...a one-of-a-kind portrait that nonetheless transcends its setting, and even its worldview; the dynamics are global." – Newsday.
December 26 and 27 - The Lone Ranger (2013) - A thrilling adventure infused with action and humor, in which the famed masked hero is brought to life through new eyes. Native American spirit warrior Tonto recounts the untold tales that transformed John Reid, a man of the law, into a legend of justice - taking the audience on a runaway train of epic surprises and humorous friction as the two unlikely heroes must learn to work together and fight against greed and corruption. "...an epic good time." - Philadelphia Inquirer January 9 and 10 - Man of Steel - A young boy learns that he has extraordinary powers and is not of this Earth. As a young man, he journeys to discover where he came from and what he was sent here to do. But the hero in him must emerge if he is to save the world from annihilation and become the symbol of hope for all mankind. "The movie delivers on the promise of its title and then some." - Chicago Sun-Times
Please note: This film will be presented in its original Hebrew language format, with English subtitles.
January 23 and 24 - The Great Gatsby (2013) - A would-be writer, Nick Carraway leaves the Midwest and comes to New York City in the spring of 1922, an era of loosening morals, glittering jazz, bootleg kings, and skyrocketing stocks. Chasing his own American dream, Nick lands next door to a mysterious, party-giving millionaire, Jay Gatsby. It is thus that Nick is drawn into the captivating world of the super-rich, their illusions, loves, and deceits. "The best attempt yet to capture the essence of the novel." - Richard Roeper.
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Would-Be Subway Musicians Vie For Right To Be Legit
Seventy musicians lined up in Grand Central Terminal on Wednesday to audition for the New York MTA's "Music Under New York" (MUNY) program. Each act had five minutes to sell themselves to the judges. (According to MTA rules, performers are welcomed on subway platforms, but must audition in order to be under the literal banner of the MUNY program.)
(Listen to WNYC's All Things Considered this evening for an audio tour of the auditions. And to contribute photos of your own favorite subway musicians, visit WNYC's culture page.)
While many talked about how important it is to bring music to the masses, 14-year old Queens resident (and classical pianist) Jason Cordero was more pragmatic when asked why he wants to play Mozart on a subway platform. "I practice at home. When I practice in the subway, I ... get donations."
Shae Fiol, a musician with the all-female group Mariachi Flor de Toloache, said MUNY is "a great program." Plus, she said, since they're already playing in the subway, they might as well make it official. "We want to have our own banner that says our name on it and be able to call up and schedule a location and a time and be legit."
Musicians in the MUNY program don't get paid, but they are allowed to solicit donations from their underground audience.
One of the judges is David Spelman. His day job is as the director of the New York Guitar Festival. But as a judge, he's listening with the perspective of a subway commuter – not a music professional. "This may not be what I want to hear at 7:30 in the morning," he says of one steel drummer performer, "but I could definitely handle this after work."
The MTA holds auditions for the MUNY program annually. There are currently about 350 individual performers and groups taking part; Wednesday's auditions were expected to add another 20 names to the pool.The MTA said it will announce the names of the new musicians who have been accepted into the program after Memorial Day.


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I apologise for not having posted earlier today. We just got back from Holiday Faire in Manassas, VA last night and we're still getting things straightened out. It's our last event of the year and we're looking forward to going nowhere this weekend.
On that note, it seems like a good topic to post about today is our schedule for next year. Some of these are tentative, but this is how it stands right now:
January 30-31, 2009 — Market Day at Birka in Manchester, New Hampshire
February 5-8, 2009 — Reenactor Fest 5 in Chicago, Illinois
February 21, 2009 — Feast and Foolishness in Frederick, Maryland
March 15-22, 2009 — Gulf Wars in Lumberton, Mississippi
March 28, 2009 — Mudthaw in Morris County, New Jersey
May 1-3, 2009 — Costume Con 27 in Baltimore, Maryland
May 14-17, 2009 — Æthelmearc War Practice XX in Slippery Rock, Pennsylvania
That's our schedule for January through May. Some dates are tentative. They'll firm up as we get closer. Stay tuned.


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While rules are meant to be broken, there are some that must absolutely be followed to a T, in order to keep the sanity of all those around you intact!
These are also essential to maintain order in a world that can otherwise be thrown into frenzy at the drop of a hat – your office!
1. Talk Personal
A mantra better understood sooner than later is to keep strict boundaries for the personal and professional in your life. Harping about household or personal matters amongst colleagues is strictly a no-no!
2. Consume Alcohol
Whilst circumstances may not really allow this, one must also ensure drinking at the workplace is NEVER resorted to, even for lack of a better place...EVEN after work hours! Respect for the workplace should be maintained, no matter what!
3. Smoke
Granted – smoke breaks are perhaps more common in offices than visits to the loo. Nevertheless, keeping a check will only help you improve your concentration on work, and of course, your health!
4. Eye Attractive Women
You are likely to be surrounded by not only physically attractive, but even smart and witty women, at the office. However, they are peers, and should strictly be treated such. Looking at them from a perspective any different from that is only going to spell T-R-O-U-B-L-E.
5. Have Affairs
If you have been able to successfully follow the rule above, this one should not be too tough. Office affairs not only cause angst, they also reek of unprofessionalism and are more oft than not, causes of career downfalls.
6. Touch Private Parts
Ok, leave this one extremely strictly for the bedroom, or better still, for the bathroom – at home! Picking your nose, twirling your finger inside your ear, or the worst of it all, touching your crotch, are absolutely despicable – in office.
7. Display Strong Emotions
Getting angry, throwing a fit, shedding crocodile tears or bouncing around in supreme joy should be reserved for the time when you are around friends, family or partners. Only a strong display of professionalism must be maintained in the workplace.
8. Converse in Native Language
It is considered extremely rude to converse with a colleague in your native language, especially when you have others around who do not understand that language. Stick to English to be safe and professional.
9. Order the Office Boy Around
Yes, of course, he is there to serve you and the rest of the members of the office, but is NOT your personal servant. He is an employee of the organization, just as YOU are!
10. Boast
While conversations at work often get directed to personal accomplishments, wise are those who refrain from beginning to brag about themselves. Avoid such talks, competitive comparisons and boastful language. You will only be respected more for it.
Maintaining a professional facade at the workplace is extremely important for your own growth. Follow the rules above and see how the focus helps you as an individual!
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'Marvel's The Avengers' is marvelous fun
"They'll come back because we'll need them to," says Samuel L. Jackson as Nick Fury about the Avengers, the superheroes he commands.
Of course they'll be back, thanks to Hollywood's obsession with sequels, especially those based on comic book heroes. Their return is guaranteed also because audiences have been eagerly anticipating this first all-hero extravaganza for years. The wait was worth it.
They've all been around the blockbuster block, individually or in smaller combinations. Now this group of a half-dozen heroic comic-book characters fights a dastardly villain on land, air and into outer space. But they also amusingly tussle among themselves. It's that last squabbling that makes for the most fun.
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Marvel's The Avengers (*** out of four, PG-13, opens at select theaters at midnight, nationwide Friday) offers maximum bang for moviegoing buck. Audiences are treated to the snarky wit of Iron Man (Robert Downey Jr.), the unmanaged anger of the Incredible Hulk (Mark Ruffalo), the patriotic derring-do of Captain America (Chris Evans), the hammer-wielding Norse justice of Thor (Chris Hemsworth), the sly fearlessness of Black Widow (Scarlett Johansson) and the fiendishness of arrow-wielding Hawkeye (Jeremy Renner).
It's essentially six movies in one, which might account for the nearly 2½ hour length. While it's slow getting started, The Avengers is a splashy superhero mash-up that should please breathless fanboys. It also has a broader appeal for mass audiences with its fast-paced comic banter and exhilarating action sequences under the capable helm of director/co-writer/unabashed fan Joss Whedon.
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Marvel's The Avengers
*** out of four
Stars: Robert Downey Jr., Scarlett Johansson, Chris Evans, Mark Ruffalo, Chris Hemsworth, Tom Hiddleston, Samuel L. Jackson, Jeremy Renner, Gwyneth Paltrow
Director: Joss Whedon
Distributor: Walt Disney Pictures
Rating: PG-13 for intense sequences of sci-fi violence and action throughout, and a mild drug reference
Running time: 2 hours, 22 minutes
Opens at select theaters at midnight, nationwide Friday
Whedon weaves a story that allows each of the heroes to do what they do best. And while they may not have exactly equal time, audiences get enough of each to feel satisfied, but not sated. Clever work, indeed.
Downey's playboy millionaire/scientist Tony Stark (Iron Man) verbally jousts with straight-arrow Steve Rogers (Captain America), whose earnestness is delivered pitch-perfectly by Evans. Not surprisingly, Downey gets the funniest lines. On another planet, he battles Hemsworth's Thor, who intones his stentorian dialogue with the superhero equivalent of a wink. Ruffalo as Bruce Banner/Hulk pulls off some of the best physical gags, making for a much more fun Hulk after the last few disappointing incarnations.
Clark Gregg, as Nick Fury's second-in-command Phil Coulson, has some well-timed comic zingers in a plot that hinges on a power cube known as a tesseract and the megalomaniacal grab for it by the evil Loki (Tom Hiddleston), last seen as the jealous brother of Thor in last summer's eponymous blockbuster.
Whedon wisely gives the group the appeal of a comic ensemble, so when the 3-D battles with alien armies grow numbingly familiar, the breezy comic dialogue, divvied up among the collective, makes for a happy and welcome distraction.
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Sleazy Does It
At the center of many good hard-boiled novels is an elusive object of pursuit, à la The Maltese Falcon. But in the case of Plainclothes Naked -- wherein author Jerry Stahl blends gruesome but slapstick violence, bizarre scenarios and perversely witty writing, then sprinkles it liberally with crack -- the sought-after item in question forces your mind to go where you don't want it to go: straight to the president's privates.
Believe it. The crooks in Stahl's latest book are trying to track down a photo of George W. Bush exposing himself -- with a smiley face tattooed on his balls. Talk about an unexpected plot twist.
With a sort of literary "no pain, no gain" gusto, the author goes for the reader's funny bone via the jugular vein. Stahl's vivid, street-smart prose is fast-paced and truly comical, which makes it incredibly difficult to put the book down even in the middle of shocking scenes that verge on stomach-turning. Ever had that can't-stop-staring-at-a-car-wreck feeling? It's that, with a smirk.
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Stahl is fully aware of the strangely magnetic effect his writing has on readers. "With my books, people don't know whether they're supposed to laugh or freak out," he says. "Then when they laugh, they feel vaguely disturbed."
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Plainclothes Naked contains plenty of fodder for un-PC laughs, starting with the duo of cracked-out evildoers who want to use the picture of Dubya's package to blackmail the GOP. Tony Zank, the menace who hatches the plan, won't let anyone get in the way of his scheme -- even his own elderly mom. His sidekick McCardle, "a Dean Martin look-alike, if Dean Martin had been African-American," would rather be a lover than a fighter, if it weren't for the shovel murder he committed that got him on America's Most Wanted. The two are tracked by junkie turned gumshoe Manny Rubert, whose ex-wife is not only the town's mayor but also the other subject in the naughty photo of the Prez. Rubert digs into another investigation, a case of death by Drano-soaked Lucky Charms, and falls for the victim's wife Tina, a tough and gorgeous murderess.
Stahl insists that his characters aren't outlandish, that they exist in lurid worlds he's experienced. "You write what you survive, basically," he explains. His first book, Permanent Midnight, is a memoir of heroin addiction and proof that he's seen the darker things in life.
He draws no distinction between penning true tales and twisted fiction; it all comes from the same pool of inspiration. "The best advice I ever got about writing was from this great, great novelist, this black humorist from the '60s named Bruce Jay Friedman, who said, If you write a sentence that makes you squirm, keep going,'" says Stahl. "So basically I just squirmed my way through three books so far." With greedy delight, so have his devoted fans.
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Posted by Reineke Reitsma on January 21, 2011
With the increasing uptake of technology and online shopping, consumers are getting more comfortable using technology in the store, as well. Data from our North American Technographics® Retail Online Survey shows that consumers like to be informed while they are shopping — they want to be able to access product information instantaneously, and they want to be more independent shoppers (without the help of sales personnel).
The items at the top of the list are those that allow consumers to find product information quickly — with majority of respondents reporting that they found in-store price scanning and computer kiosks valuable (84% and 66%, respectively). The fact that self-checkouts were the second most valuable in-store technology exemplifies how consumers want to be more independent while shopping: It shows that they are willing to take on that responsibility themselves in order to get in and out of the stores quickly.
Posted by Brian Walker on January 4, 2011
I am thrilled to announce that Forrester is expanding our coverage of commerce technology and services with the addition of Senior Analyst Peter Sheldon. Many of you are likely readers of Elastic Path's excellent blog and, therefore, will be familiar with some of Peter's work. Peter brings a strong background in eCommerce, mobile commerce, and digital content, most recently serving as product manager at Elastic Path Software where he had been responsible for the road map and strategic direction of the Elastic Path commerce platform.
Peter and I will be collaborating closely on our research on commerce technology and services. We have a lot planned. In 2011, a few of the key areas you can look for expanded research on from us include:
Please join me in welcoming Peter to Forrester, and I know we all look forward to our expanded commerce technology research.
Thanks, Brian


text: A 41-year-old man, convicted of firing gunshots at Pickaway County Sheriff Deputies, has been sentenced to four years in prison. Zachary Neff of New Holland, pleaded guilty to felonious assault in May, to the incident that took place a year ago last month. Neff was hit by gunfire returned by deputies, when Neff fired first.


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Osteoarthritis often results from years of wear and tear on joints. This wear and tear mostly affects the cartilage, the tissue that cushions the ends of bones within the joint. Osteoarthritis occurs when the cartilage begins to fray, wear away, and decay.
Putting too much stress on a joint that has been repeatedly injured may lead to the development of osteoarthritis, too. A person who is overweight is more likely to develop osteoarthritis because of too much stress on the joints. Also, improper joint alignment may lead to the development of osteoarthritis.


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Look at my new lashes!!
So, on Thursday, I hopped on over to Hartford,KY. See, my girl Carol Kaye at Images Day Spa was so kind as to make me pretty!! I've NEVER had good eyelashes…seems that the boys always get em!! But, I've always WANTED good lashes, and now, I have em!! Yep…I got a natural set of lash extensions!! Heck yeah! (By the way, Images is SUCH a nice place, if you haven't checked it out…you should!)
So, my sweet little Carol Kaye took me back…turned on some relaxing music and there we were! (I know…sounds like a date! haha!) But, she got to work and put over 45 lashes on me!! I LOVE the results and my lashes look fabalacious!! I haven't worn mascara in 4 days and it's awesome!!
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Who doesn't remember the expression, "a child should be seen and not heard!" What a potent and suppressive statement this is for a child to receive. It's no wonder that so many adults have lived a life of devout seriousness, largely void of joyful expression and playfulness. Our society has been deeply steeped in an unspoken agreement telling us that in order to reach our goals and be successful, we must be seriously focused and (at times) heartless.Fortunately, more and more of us are choosi … [Read more...]
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"Eveyone RAVED about the food. (I had a small plate and it was a blur.) But everyone remarked how good it was. We had a variety of passed hor'dourves and later some heavy appetizers for our afternoon reception. Also, they used smallish serving plates on the buffets and switched them out repeatedly, so there were no unappetizing, mutilated plates sitting there, which was very nice. i know they are pricey, but the service and food were really great. They consistently rank as one of the top caterers in the DC area for a reason!"
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Central Florida Office Plus Closing after 56 Years
Gainesville, FL -- It's been a great 56 years for Central Florida Office Plus and current owner W.T. Chestnut.
"56 years ago we got started on Hawthorne Road, moved into Downtown Gainesville in the early 60's then moved into here in 1981," according to Chestnut.
Chestnut's father, Bill Chestnut, opened the store in 1958 to sell office supplies. he later expanded it to offer furniture and art supplies. But things took a turn when the market changed.
"Along came both big box competitors and then a little bit later this thing called the Internet got started," Chestnut said.
So he made the decision to close the doors to his local business.
Chestnut said, "we do feel bad that we're going to chase people out to a big box because they can't come here."
Those same big box competitors are what Steve Cannon with the Gainesville Chamber of Commerce said is becoming the norm.
"If a local business closes down, it's typically replaced by a big box store, they do have a purpose here in the community, they do pay tax dollars, but again, two-thirds of the money they're making is leaving our community, the profits are not staying here locally," according to Cannon.
Cannon said two-thirds of the money from local businesses like Office Plus go back into the community to fund parks, police departments, libraries and more. He said local businesses have been an integral part of the Gainesville community since the start.
"I think this town is how it is, the makeup of this town and the feel of Gainesville, is the way it is because of the local businesses," said Cannon.
As for Chestnut, he just hopes a big box business doesn't replace his.
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Reds manager Brendan Rodgers said that the Denmark international's problem "doesn't look good" after the match and also revealed that forward Fabio Borini has a swollen ankle
The Danish defender suffered the problem after a clash of legs with Antonio Valencia in the lead up to United's second goal, which was dispatched by Robin van Persie from the penalty spot following Glen Johnson's fouling of the Ecuador international.
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The Orange Prize has been reborn as the Women's Prize for Fiction and yesterday it announced it twenty book longlist for the 2013 award. For those unfamiliar with the award, here's how it's described on its official website:
Set up in 1996 to celebrate and promote international fiction by women throughout the world to the widest range of readers possible, the Women's Prize for Fiction 2013 is awarded for the best novel of the year written by a woman. Any woman writing in English – whatever her nationality, country of residence, age or subject matter – is eligible.
Below we've posted covers and descriptions for each of the twenty longlisted titles. Those that make the shortlist cut will be announced on April 14th. The winner of the award will be announced June 4th.
We've only read three of the nominees, but we're looking forward to reading more in the coming months. Below, we've linked to our reviews where applicable.
By Zadie Smith
NW is Zadie Smith's masterful novel about London life.
Zadie Smith's brilliant tragi-comic NW follows four Londoners – Leah, Natalie, Felix and Nathan – after they've left their childhood council estate, grown up and moved on to different lives. From private houses to public parks, at work and at play, their city is brutal, beautiful and complicated. Yet after a chance encounter they each find that the choices they've made, the people they once were and are now, can suddenly, rapidly unravel. A portrait of modern urban life, NW is funny, sad and urgent – as brimming with vitality as the city itself. (from the hardcover edition)
May We Be Forgiven
By A. M. Homes
A darkly comic novel of twenty-first-century domestic life and the possibility of personal transformation
Harold Silver has spent a lifetime watching his younger brother, George, a taller, smarter, and more successful high-flying TV executive, acquire a covetable wife, two kids, and a beautiful home in the suburbs of New York City. But Harry, a historian and Nixon scholar, also knows George has a murderous temper, and when George loses control the result is an act of violence so shocking that both brothers are hurled into entirely new lives in which they both must seek absolution.
Harry finds himself suddenly playing parent to his brother's two adolescent children, tumbling down the rabbit hole of Internet sex, dealing with aging parents who move through time like travelers on a fantastic voyage. As Harry builds a twenty-first-century family created by choice rather than biology, we become all the more aware of the ways in which our history, both personal and political, can become our destiny and either compel us to repeat our errors or be the catalyst for change.
May We Be Forgiven is an unnerving, funny tale of unexpected intimacies and of how one deeply fractured family might begin to put itself back together. (From the hardcover edition)
How Should A Person Be?
By Sheila Heti
From the internationally acclaimed author of The Middle Stories and Ticknor comes a bold interrogation into the possibility of a beautiful life.
How Should a Person Be? is a novel of many identities: an autobiography of the mind, a postmodern self-help book, and a fictionalized portrait of the artist as a young woman – of two such artists, in fact.
For reasons multiple and mysterious, Sheila finds herself in a quandary of self-doubt, questioning how a person should be in the world. Inspired by her friend Margaux, a painter, and her seemingly untortured ability to live and create, Sheila casts Margaux as material, embarking on a series of recordings in which nothing is too personal, too ugly, or too banal to be turned into art. Along the way, Sheila confronts a cast of painters who are equally blocked in an age in which the blow job is the ultimate art form. She begins questioning her desire to be Important, her quest to be both a leader and a pupil, and her unwillingness to sacrifice herself.
Searching, uncompromising and yet mordantly funny, How Should a Person Be? is a brilliant portrait of art-making and friendship from the psychic underground of Canada's most fiercely original writer. (from the hardcover edition)
Alif the Unseen
By G. Willow Wilson
A tour-de-force of a debut that blends classic fantasy — the fascinating, frightening, sometimes-invisible world of the djinn — that's genies to some of us — with the 21st-century reality of a super-hacker in mortal danger in a repressive security state on the Arabian Gulf.
Alif (that's his handle) is a brilliant young superhacker working out of his mother's small apartment, and his computer has just been breached. While Alif scrambles to protect his clients — dissidents and outlaws alike, whoever needs to hide their digital traces, he and his friends realize that they've been found by 'the Hand' — maybe a person, maybe a program, but definitely able to find anyone, and that could lead to prison, or worse. Alif, with the help of his childhood friend Dina, an ancient book sent to him in secret by his lost love (who may be frighteningly connected to the Hand) and a terrifying protector who almost looks human, must go underground — or rather, find a way into the hidden world of the djinn. They wrote the mysterious book centuries ago, and have knowledge that might just allow Alif to infiltrate the most sophisticated information technology the world has ever seen, and perhaps save himself, his loved ones, and freedom itself. With shades of Neil Gaiman, Philip Pullman, William Gibson, and the timeless Thousand and One Nights, Alif the Unseen is a tour-de-force debut with major potential — a masterful, addictive blend of the ancient and the more-than-modern, smuggled inside an irresistible page-turner. (from the hardcover edition)
Mateship With Birds
By Carrie Tiffany
Mateship n. the quality or state of being a mate; esp: fellowship
On the outskirts of a country town in the early 1950s, a lonely farmer trains his binoculars on a raucous family of kookaburras roosting next to his dairy. As Harry observes the birds through a year of feast, famine, birth, death, war, romance and song, his neighbour, Betty, has her own set of binoculars trained on him. Betty's son, Michael, gravitates to the gentle man next door, and Harry, sensing Michael is ready to stretch his wings, decides to teach him about sex. Harry knows everything about the land. But what does he know about women? Mateship with Birds is a tender, witty novel of young lust and mature love. A glorious tale of innocence lost, it celebrates life on one small farm in a vast ancient landscape, as a collection of misfits question what a family might be. (from the hardcover edition)
The Light Between Oceans
By M L Stedman
The debut of a stunning new voice in fiction– a novel both heartbreaking and transcendent
After four harrowing years on the Western Front, Tom Sherbourne returns to Australia and takes a job as the lighthouse keeper on Janus Rock, nearly half a day's journey from the coast. To this isolated island, where the supply boat comes once a season and shore leaves are granted every other year at best, Tom brings a young, bold, and loving wife, Isabel. Years later, after two miscarriages and one stillbirth, the grieving Isabel hears a baby's cries on the wind. A boat has washed up onshore carrying a dead man and a living baby.
Tom, whose records as a lighthouse keeper are meticulous and whose moral principles have withstood a horrific war, wants to report the man and infant immediately. But Isabel has taken the tiny baby to her breast. Against Tom's judgment, they claim her as their own and name her Lucy. When she is two, Tom and Isabel return to the mainland and are reminded that there are other people in the world. Their choice has devastated one of them.
M. L. Stedman's mesmerizing, beautifully written novel seduces us into accommodating Isabel's decision to keep this "gift from God." And we are swept into a story about extraordinarily compelling characters seeking to find their North Star in a world where there is no right answer, where justice for one person is another's tragic loss.
The Light Between Oceans is exquisite and unforgettable, a deeply moving novel. (from the hardcover edition)
From the Orange Prize long-listed and award-winning author of The Forty Rules of Love and The Bastard of Istanbul Elif Shafak, Honour is a novel of love, betrayal and a clash of cultures.
'My mother died twice. I promised myself I would not let her story be forgotten . . .'
Leaving her twin sister behind, Pembe leaves Turkey for love – following her husband Adem to London. There the Topraks hope to make new lives for themselves and their children. Yet, no matter how far they travel, the traditions and beliefs the Topraks left behind stay with them – carried in the blood.
Their eldest is the boy Iskender, who remembers Turkey and feels betrayal deeper than most. His sister is Esma, who is loyal and true despite the pain and heartache. And, lastly, Yunus, who was born in London, and is shy and different.
Trapped by the mistakes of the past, the Toprak children find their lives shattered and transformed by a brutal act of murder . . .
A powerful novel set in Turkey and London in the 1970s, Honour explores pain and loss, loyalty and betrayal, the trials of the immigrant, the clash of tradition and modernity, as well as the love and heartbreak that too often tears families apart. (from the hardcover edition)
Where'd You Go Bernadette
By Maria Semple
Bernadette Fox is notorious. To her Microsoft-guru husband, she's a fearlessly opinionated partner; to fellow private-school mothers in Seattle, she's a disgrace; to design mavens, she's a revolutionary architect, and to 15-year-old Bee, she is a best friend and, simply, Mom.
Then Bernadette disappears. It began when Bee aced her report card and claimed her promised reward: a family trip to Antarctica. But Bernadette's intensifying allergy to Seattle–and people in general–has made her so agoraphobic that a virtual assistant in India now runs her most basic errands. A trip to the end of the earth is problematic.
To find her mother, Bee compiles email messages, official documents, secret correspondence–creating a compulsively readable and touching novel about misplaced genius and a mother and daughter's role in an absurd world. (from the hardcover edition)
The Innocents
By Francesca Segal
At the age of twenty-eight, Adam is engaged to Rachel, his girlfriend of twelve years, and can foresee a brilliant future: partnership in his father-in-law's legal firm, holidays with their extended families on the Red Sea, evenings out with the friends they've known since childhood in the well-heeled London neighbourhood they've shared since birth. It's a perfect match: the fulfillment of the desires and expectations of everyone Adam knows and loves.
When Rachel's beautiful cousin Ellie suddenly appears in shul at the beginning of Yom Kippur, having returned to London to escape her scandal-touched past in New York, Adam's comfortable perspective and chosen life path begin, for the first time, to feel uncomfortable. Initially troubled by Ellie's presence and the gossip that her questionable history arouses, he soon finds himself dangerously drawn to the worldly, vulnerable young woman, his imagination ignited by her fierce independence and lack of regard for convention. As their impossible relationship plays itself out under the watchful eyes of their close-knit community, Adam is forced to examine the competing demands of his heart and re-evaluate every choice he has ever made.
The Innocents portrays modern-day Jewish life with both wit and empathy, guiding us effortlessly through a contemporary cultural milieu whose social rules, both spoken and unspoken, are just as claustrophobic as those of 19th-century New York. Heralding the arrival of a major new literary talent, this irresistible story is a novel of manners for the 21st century. (from the hardcover edition)
By Michèle Roberts
After every war there are stories that are locked away like bluebottles in drawers and kept silent. But sometimes the past can return: in the smell of carbolic soap, in whispers darting through a village after mass, in the colour of an undelivered letter.
Jeanne Nerin and Marie-Angèle Baudry grow up, side by side yet apart, in the village of Ste Madeleine. Marie-Angèle is the daughter of the grocer, inflated with ideas of her own piety and rightful place in society. Jeanne's mother washes clothes for a living. She used to be a Jew until this became too dangerous. Jeanne does not think twice about grasping the slender chances life throws at her. Marie-Angèle does not grasp; she aspires to a future of comfort and influence.
When war falls out of the sky, along with it tumbles a new, grown-up world. The village must think on its feet, play its part in a game for which no one knows the rules. Not even the dubious hero with 'business contacts' who sweeps Marie-Angèle off her feet. Not even the reclusive artist living alone with his sensual, red canvases. In these uncertain times, the enemy may be hiding in your garden shed and the truth is all too easily buried under a pyramid of recriminations.
Michèle Roberts's new novel is a mesmerising exploration of guilt, faith, desire and judgment, bringing to life a people at war in a way that is at once lyrical and shocking. (from the hardcover edition)
The Forrests
By Emily Perkins
Evelyn and Dorothy – the twins – are seven when the Forrests move from New York City, the hub of the world, to Westmere, New Zealand. The Forrest Trust Fund now cut out of their lives, the family live under a cloudless sky, in the dust and the heat, outdoors and running wild. Their father – who they would only call Frank – works for a cab company over the weekends but is really an actor. Michael, the eldest, has a friend called Daniel whose father lives in a half-way house. He starts to live with them, punches Dorothy on the shoulder to stop her crying when she starts school, and becomes family.
Lee, their mother, takes them to a commune when she needs to get away from Frank. The memory of that place – the freedom, the dirty richness of the landscape, the stolen kisses – their chaotic childhood, undulates beneath the surface of all their lives, and brings them together in flickering moments when they grow far apart.
The passing of time happens quickly. Evelyn and Dorothee grow older, discover sex, love, have babies, and watch as they too grow old. Their youngest sister moves away and their parents decrease in importance in their lives. Daniel, like a shadow, is always in the back of their minds. Death changes everything, but somehow life remains the same.
In a narrative that shifts and moves, growing as wild as the characters, The Forrests is an extraordinary literary achievement. A novel that sings with color and memory, it speaks of family and time, dysfunction, aging and loneliness, about lethargy, heat, youth, and how there is always something inaccessible and secretive, lying just out of reach. (from the hardcover edition)
By Bonnie Nadzam
Winner of the 2011 Flaherty-Dunnan First Novel Prize
Lamb traces the self-discovery of David Lamb, a narcissistic middle aged man with a tendency toward dishonesty, in the weeks following the disintegration of his marriage and the death of his father. Hoping to regain some faith in his own goodness, he turns his attention to Tommie, an awkward and unpopular eleven-year-old girl. Lamb is convinced that he can help her avoid a destiny of apathy and emptiness, and even comes to believe that his devotion to Tommie is in her best interest. But when Lamb decides to abduct a willing Tommie for a road trip from Chicago to the Rockies, planning to initiate her into the beauty of the mountain wilderness, they are both shaken in ways neither of them expects.
Lamb is a masterful exploration of the dynamics of love and dependency that challenges the boundaries between adolescence and adulthood, confronts preconceived notions about conventional morality, and exposes mankind's eroded relationship with nature. (from the hardcover edition)
Bring Up the Bodies
By Hilary Mantel
The sequel to Hilary Mantel's 2009 Man Booker Prize winner and New York Times bestseller, Wolf Hall delves into the heart of Tudor history with the downfall of Anne Boleyn
Though he battled for seven years to marry her, Henry is disenchanted with Anne Boleyn. She has failed to give him a son and her sharp intelligence and audacious will alienate his old friends and the noble families of England. When the discarded Katherine dies in exile from the court, Anne stands starkly exposed, the focus of gossip and malice.
At a word from Henry, Thomas Cromwell is ready to bring her down. Over three terrifying weeks, Anne is ensnared in a web of conspiracy, while the demure Jane Seymour stands waiting her turn for the poisoned wedding ring. But Anne and her powerful family will not yield without a ferocious struggle. Hilary Mantel's Bring Up the Bodies follows the dramatic trial of the queen and her suitors for adultery and treason. To defeat the Boleyns, Cromwell must ally with his natural enemies, the papist aristocracy. What price will he pay for Anne's head? (From the hardcover edition)
The Red Book
By Deborah Copaken
Can a weekend change your life?
Clover, Addison, Mia and Jane were college roommates until their graduation in 1989. Now, twenty years later, their lives are in free fall. Clover, once a securities broker with Lehman Brothers, living the Manhattan dream, is out of a job, newly married and fretting about her chances of having a baby. Addison's marriage to a novelist with writers' block is as stale as her artistic 'career'. Mia's acting ambitions never got off the ground, and she now stays home with her four children, renovating and acquiring faster than her Hollywood director husband can pay the bills. Jane, once the Paris bureau chief for a newspaper, now the victim of budget cuts, has been blindsided by different sorts of loss. The four friends have kept up with one another via the red book, a class report published every five years, in which alumni write brief updates about their lives. But there's the story we tell the world, and then there's the real story, as the classmates arriving at their twentieth reunion with their families, their histories, their dashed dreams and secret longings, will discover over the course of an epoch-ending, score-settling, unforgettable weekend. (from the hardcover edition)
Flight Behavior
By Barbara Kingslover
Flight Behavior transfixes from its opening scene, when a young woman's narrow experience of life is thrown wide with the force of a raging fire. In the lyrical language of her native Appalachia, Barbara Kingsolver bares the rich, tarnished humanity of her novel's inhabitants and unearths the modern complexities of rural existence. Characters and reader alike are quickly carried beyond familiar territory here, into the unsettled ground of science, faith, and everyday truces between reason and conviction.
Dellarobia Turnbow is a restless farm wife who gave up her own plans when she accidentally became pregnant at seventeen. Now, after a decade of domestic disharmony on a failing farm, she has settled for permanent disappointment but seeks momentary escape through an obsessive flirtation with a younger man. As she hikes up a mountain road behind her house to a secret tryst, she encounters a shocking sight: a silent, forested valley filled with what looks like a lake of fire. She can only understand it as a cautionary miracle, but it sparks a raft of other explanations from scientists, religious leaders, and the media. The bewildering emergency draws rural farmers into unexpected acquaintance with urbane journalists, opportunists, sightseers, and a striking biologist with his own stake in the outcome. As the community lines up to judge the woman and her miracle, Dellarobia confronts her family, her church, her town, and a larger world, in a flight toward truth that could undo all she has ever believed.
Flight Behavior takes on one of the most contentious subjects of our time: climate change. With a deft and versatile empathy Kingsolver dissects the motives that drive denial and belief in a precarious world. (from the hardcover edition)
Gone Girl
By Gillian Flynn
Marriage can be a real killer.
One of the most critically acclaimed suspense writers of our time, New York Times bestseller Gillian Flynn takes that statement to its darkest place in this unputdownable masterpiece about a marriage gone terribly, terribly wrong. The Chicago Tribune proclaimed that her work "draws you in and keeps you reading with the force of a pure but nasty addiction." Gone Girl's toxic mix of sharp-edged wit and deliciously chilling prose creates a nerve-fraying thriller that confounds you at every turn.
On a warm summer morning in North Carthage, Missouri, it is Nick and Amy Dunne's fifth wedding anniversary. Presents are being wrapped and reservations are being made when Nick's clever and beautiful wife disappears from their rented McMansion on the Mississippi River. Husband-of-the-Year Nick isn't doing himself any favors with cringe-worthy daydreams about the slope and shape of his wife's head, but passages from Amy's diary reveal the alpha-girl perfectionist could have put anyone dangerously on edge. Under mounting pressure from the police and the media–as well as Amy's fiercely doting parents–the town golden boy parades an endless series of lies, deceits, and inappropriate behavior. Nick is oddly evasive, and he's definitely bitter–but is he really a killer?
As the cops close in, every couple in town is soon wondering how well they know the one that they love. With his twin sister, Margo, at his side, Nick stands by his innocence. Trouble is, if Nick didn't do it, where is that beautiful wife? And what was in that silvery gift box hidden in the back of her bedroom closet?
With her razor-sharp writing and trademark psychological insight, Gillian Flynn delivers a fast-paced, devilishly dark, and ingeniously plotted thriller that confirms her status as one of the hottest writers around. (from the hardcover edition)
The People of Forever Are Not Afraid
By Shani Boianjiu
Yael, Avishag, and Lea grow up together in a tiny, dusty Israeli village, attending a high school made up of caravan classrooms, passing notes to each other to alleviate the universal boredom of teenage life. When they are conscripted into the army, their lives change in unpredictable ways, influencing the women they become and the friendship that they struggle to sustain. Yael trains marksmen and flirts with boys. Avishag stands guard, watching refugees throw themselves at barbed-wire fences. Lea, posted at a checkpoint, imagines the stories behind the familiar faces that pass by her day after day. They gossip about boys and whisper of an ever more violent world just beyond view. They drill, constantly, for a moment that may never come. They live inside that single, intense second just before danger erupts.
In a relentlessly energetic and arresting voice marked by humor and fierce intelligence, Shani Boianjiu, winner of the National Book Foundation's "5 Under 35," creates an unforgettably intense world, capturing that unique time in a young woman's life when a single moment can change everything. (From the hardcover edition)
The Marlowe Papers
By Ros Barber
On May 30th, 1593, a celebrated young playwright was killed in a tavern brawl in London. That, at least, was the official version. Now let Christopher Marlowe tell you the truth: that his 'death' was an elaborate ruse to avoid his being hanged for heresy; that he was spirited across the channel to live on in lonely exile, longing for his true love and pining for the damp streets of London; that he continued to write plays and poetry, hiding behind the name of a colourless man from Stratford – one William Shakespeare. With the grip of a thriller and the emotional force of a sonnet, this extraordinary novel in verse gives voice to a man who was brilliant, passionate, mercurial and not altogether trustworthy. The son of a cobbler who rose so far in Elizabethan society that he counted nobles among his friends and patrons, a spy in the Queen's service, a fickle lover and a declared religious sceptic, he was always courting trouble. When it caught up with him, he was lucky to have connections powerful enough to help him escape. Memoir, love letter, settling of accounts and a cry for recognition as the creator of some of the most sublime works in the English language, this is Christopher Marlowe's testament – and a tour de force by an award-winning poet: provocative, persuasive and enthralling. (From the hardcover edition)
Life After Life
By Kate Atkinson
What if you could live again and again, until you got it right?
On a cold and snowy night in 1910, Ursula Todd is born to an English banker and his wife. She dies before she can draw her first breath. On that same cold and snowy night, Ursula Todd is born, lets out a lusty wail, and embarks upon a life that will be, to say the least, unusual. For as she grows, she also dies, repeatedly, in a variety of ways, while the young century marches on towards its second cataclysmic world war.
Does Ursula's apparently infinite number of lives give her the power to save the world from its inevitable destiny? And if she can — will she?
Darkly comic, startlingly poignant, and utterly original — this is Kate Atkinson at her absolute best. (From the hardcover edition)
A Trick I Learned from Dead Men
By Kitty Aldridge
After the disappearance of their father and the sudden death of their mother, Lee Hart and his deaf brother, Ned, imagine all is lost until Lee lands a traineeship at their local funeral home and discovers there is life after death. Here, in the company of a crooning ex-publican, a closet pole vaulter, a terminally-ill hearse driver, and the dead of their local town, old wounds begin to heal and love arrives as a beautiful florist aboard a 'Fleurtations' delivery van.
But death is closer than Lee Hart thinks. Somewhere among the quiet lanes and sleepy farms something else is waiting. And it is closing in. Don't bring your work home with you, that's what they say. Too late. (from the hardcover edition)
Have you read any of the twenty titles on the 2013 Women's Prize for Fiction longlist? Which do think will make the shortlist cut? Comment below and let us know your thoughts.


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WV chief: Officers' actions in shooting 'flawless'
Chief: Officers gave suspect 'repeated verbal commands to get out of his car and put his hands up'
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CHARLESTON, W.V. — The actions of two police officers who shot and killed a Cross Lanes man early Tuesday morning after he was acting erratically were "flawless" in a tough situation, said South Charleston Police Brad Rinehart.
"Police often get criticized, but these officers used incredible restraint during this situation," Rinehart said of his officers.
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As it begins its 31st year, the Jacomo Chorale and its director, Helena Vasconcellos, are seeking new members.
The community chorale presents at least three concerts yearly, and its repertoire spans classical works to contemporary music.
The chorale will begin rehearsals at 7 p.m. Aug. 21 at Nativity of Mary Parish, 10017 E. 36th Terrace in Independence.
No formal auditions are reqiured. Instead, prospective singers will go through a process of voice placement. Regardless of skill level, they will be invited to the first rehearsal to get an idea of expectations and the pace of practices.
For more information, call Nancy at 816-355-0114.