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Blood Wounds
by Susan Beth Pfeffer (website)
Publisher: Harcourt Children's Books (website)
Source: received on loan from Banned Book Tours
Read the first two chapters here.
Willa is lucky: She has a loving blended family that gets along. Not all families are so fortunate. But when a bloody crime takes place hundreds of miles away, it has an explosive effect on Willa's peaceful life. The estranged father she hardly remembers has murdered his new wife and children, and is headed east toward Willa and her mother.
Under police protection, Willa discovers that her mother has harbored secrets that are threatening to boil over. Has everything Willa believed about herself been a lie? As Willa sets out to untangle the mysteries of her past, she keeps her own secret—one that has the potential to tear her family apart (from GoodReads).
Too bad it was a setup.
Blood Wounds, in case you can't tell by the mugshot cover, is not a happy times book. In fact, I'm surprised that Willa is Miss Mugshot on the cover, because frankly, she's one of two, maybe three, characters who acted with any decency, and the other two were minor characters. Unless the mugshot is supposed to represent how she consistently gets trapped and bullied by the horrible selfishness of her family. And for the record, her family is a great big ball of 'you people suck', and that goes for both her blended family and the one she never knew on her biological dad's (and mom's) hometown of SmallTown, Texas. There is a lot going on in this book, but most of it is undercurrent until about halfway and then it steadily reveals itself all the way through to the end. You will not get what this book is really about from the synopsis - I thought I'd be reading a book about a girl and her mom on the run from her crazy father for the entire book, with Willa learning family secrets from her mom and facing hard truths along the way. While they do go into hiding for a short section and while Willa does do the latter in a sense, it's not in the way you think it'll happen. It's much more about Willa making her peace with a family she never knew, finding her own voice within the family she grew up in, and trying to figure things out by confronting the her mother's past and the facade of perfection that her blended family exudes.
The plot is steady the whole way through. There is a moment of anxiety when the cops show up at Willa's house and no one seems to know where her mom is; but otherwise, the plot is pretty even keel and flows on a diet of Willa coming to terms with who her parents are/were, and how she fits into the many family dynamics she has to contend with. You may have noticed my temper flare a wee little bit in the paragraph above. That's because I really do not like her blended family. I get family loyalty, but there was this sneaky sense of, "If you really love me, you'll do things my way" that was always present in conversations and influencing actions. For the record, such emotional manipulations are not 'love'; they are bulls%$#. In particular, I really don't like Willa's mother. To be fair, I didn't really dislike her until the end, and she's an extremely complex person. Actually, I wouldn't mind reading an 'adult' fiction novel with her as the protagonist. As much as I didn't like her, she's seemed to have had a difficult life caused both by her own crappy decisions, as well as consequences beyond her control. I feel like her story and own 'coming-of-age' could be just as significant as Willa's, I didn't really see her come full circle. Truthfully? I'm predicting splitsville for her and Jack. I feel like their entire family was based on a pyramid scheme of emotional usury.
I read the entire book pretty quickly, it flowed at a steady pace, and Willia has a decent voice. I really admired who she became at the end of the book. She really handled herself, and if she were real, she'd grow up to be someone you'd be proud to know. However, Blood Wounds wasn't a stellar read for me. This is a tough review for a book with tough issues, but there was something 'off' for me. Typically, I L-O-V-E a good 'issues' book. Blood Wounds has decent writing, but there was a little too much crazy in the plot for me to handle. I really wish it had either been about just Willa coming to terms with what her father had done and the family she never knew -OR- had been about her blended family situation (and her unhealthy way of dealing with it). There was certainly enough dysfunction to support the latter. I think in the end, Willa had so much dysfunction in her life that it made be feel like there was no support for her or the book itself. I need a little hope or some redemption with my stories, and in the end, I just don't feel like I had enough give me that.
This one didn't work for me, but here are two bloggers who did like it - be sure to check out Jen's review at I Read Banned Books and Melissa's at i swim for oceans.
"And then there was Jack with his college degree, a career he loved, two remarkable daughters, and an ex-wife rapidly rising up the corporate ladder.
Mom had a high-school diploma, a brother in a cult, a violent ex-husband named Budge, and parents who died from drunk driving.
For the first time in days, I felt something there than resentment and anger. I felt sorry for Mom, sorry for where she'd come from and what she didn't have."
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"'I never saw anyone cry like you did today, ' Faye said. 'It was like you were crying for the whole world."
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"Faye snorted. 'Families my ass,' she said. 'Families fight. Wives fight. They don't just say 'Yes, Jack. Whatever you think, Jack.'"
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There's a lot of intrigue and excitement heading into the 2015 NBA Draft on Thursday, but a lot of it, believe it or not, has little to do with the actual picks.
Rather, it has to do with potential trades.
"There's obviously a lot of talk about the draft, but I've been talking to executives, and they say that there is going to be a lot of trades in the next 24 hours," Basketball Insiders managing editor Alex Kennedy said on CBS Sports Radio's After Hours with Amy Lawrence. "They're anticipating that. They've been saying that for the last few days – that this is going to be a very crazy couple of days. A lot of teams are looking to move up or move down (in the draft), and a lot of teams are looking to trade players. We saw Nicolas Batum get traded today for the Hornets. That's obviously a big move. He's a key player. He was a big part of the Blazers, so that's a big move. Obviously DeMarcus Cousins, his name is coming up. We saw Jeremy Lamb may end up on the Hornets as well. We already saw a Lance Stephenson trade recently. There's been a lot of trades lately, and I think it's just the first of many dominoes to fall. I think we're going to see many more trades tomorrow and possibly after that."
But why? Why are there so many teams looking to move up or down and go the free agency/trade route as opposed to the draft route?
"Well, I think part of it is the salary cap going up," Kennedy said. "I think teams are willing to take on some big contracts. Usually in the past, teams won't take on a big contract just because they want to maintain their flexibility. But with the salary cap going up next year significantly, teams feel okay taking on big deal, especially because soon that contract will look like a bargain. I think Batum is a pretty good example of that. His contract isn't that bad, so it seems like Charlotte can justify taking it on. It's also expiring, so they had cap space. It made sense to bring him in. And then in terms of moving up and moving down, I think this draft is really interesting. The top three players, I think, are pretty much set in stone when you talk about Karl-Anthony Towns, Jahlil Okafor and D'Angelo Russell. And then after that, really there's a big drop off."
Which means the New York Knicks might be sitting pretty unpretty at No. 4.
"They're trying to figure out who to pick, and they really haven't narrowed down their list yet," Kennedy said. "They're talking about Justise Winslow, Willie Cauley Stein, Emmanuel Mudiay, Kristaps Porzingis – they have a long list of guys that they're looking at, and the same can be said for a lot of teams in the top 10. So I think some of those teams that just haven't fallen in love with a player, they're considering trading down and seeing if they can pick up an extra asset or extra player and then maybe drafting someone a little bit later on rather than reaching for someone that may be available later in the draft."

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Police in Saint-Eustache, Que., say a 31-year-old mother was taken into custody after allegedly trying to drown her two children.Saint-Eustache, Que.
The 31-year-old woman's husband was awoken Sunday morning by the sound of his children's screams, police say.
His wife had allegedly tried to drown her two children — a four-year-old and a six-year-old — in the bathtub of the family's home.
When her husband woke up and intervened, she was trying to commit suicide, police said.
The husband called police and the woman was arrested.
The mother and children were taken to hospital, where the woman remains for now. Police say her life is not in danger.
Her two children were not injured, but they have been placed in youth protection while police continue their investigation.


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A wet miserable day here in Warrington, where has the summer gone and the nice warm weather? Hey ho typical British summer, something we have come to expect!
Today's card is made using Delicious Doodles Fairy Fae.
This is stunning Linda!! Your colouring is gorgeous!! HugsxxReplyDelete
I`ve used this image before Linda & she is so pretty, your colouring is fab...Gorgeous card xxxxReplyDelete
Beautiful Linda, so glad you had a DD image, this one is one of my favourites, actually I really love them all, LOL xxx
Thank you for playing along with us at Delicious Doodles this week, good luck with all your challenges xxx
so pretty Linda - gorgeous image and gorgeous card xxReplyDelete
Lovely card Linda. I love that image.ReplyDelete
She is so very pretty Linda, fabulous design and detail.
Wow Linda, she is just gorgeous!!! The colours you have used and the background are fabulous! Love it all xxxReplyDelete
This is great Linda, stunning iamge! xx JanReplyDelete
Lovely card. Love your coloring of the image and all the sparkle.ReplyDelete
Gorgeous..love the image and fab layout.xxxReplyDelete
Fairy Fae is gorgeous, as is the card xReplyDelete
How pretty!! Thank you for playing along with my Flutter By Wednesday Challenge!ReplyDelete
it's a beautiful card Linda.
greetings karin
Beautifully done, Linda. Of course, I love the purple but that sparkle really makes the whole card design! Now, DT hat -- I'm so happy that you played along in the Delicious Doodles challenge this time.
NanaConnie DT
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Hi beautiful Linda
How are you? I hope you are well. I love love love your card, The image is GORGEOUS and I love the colours you have used, S..T.U.N.N.I.N.G
Love Lise xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
stunning card Linda, love that image coloured beautifully and fab layout
This is beautiful Linda - absolutely beautiful
A delightful card Linda. The background you've created is fabulous xReplyDelete
A very sweet little card. I love the colours used.ReplyDelete
she looks beautiful! Thanks for playing along with us at Creative Creations Challenges with our 'Anything Goes' challenge! Good Luck, remember you can enter upto three times and we have a DT call :) Hope to see you again soon xxx
A gorgeous card xxxReplyDelete
lovely Linda but wernt you brave putting sparkle medium on your Gelli Plate!!!!!
Toady we have sunshine Linda in the Noth East but inbetween some horrendous heavy rain. Summer didnt last long did it.lolx
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Gorgeous Linda. Super image and love the background. Would not have thought of putting the sparkle medium on the gelli plate.
Thank you very much for your comments. I really do appreciate them all and I do read them. I hope you have enjoyed your visit and come back again soon. Linda xxxx


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What Does Safe Haven Mean?
What are Safe Haven Laws?
Safe Haven Laws give mothers a responsible and safe alternative to abandoning their child. It provides a legal and anonymous way for parents to leave the baby in someone else's care.
No cops. No parents. No cost.
"In approximately 12 States and Puerto Rico, infants who are 72 hours old or younger may be relinquished to a designated safe haven.2 Approximately 19 States accept infants up to 1 month old.3 Other States specify varying age limits in their statutes."
How do Safe Haven Laws protect mothers and babies?
If you are a mother who finds herself in a desperate situation any may be trying to conceal the birth of your baby, please don't panic. Safe Haven Laws allow you to anonymously bring a newborn baby to a Safe Haven location (like a hospital or police station in most cases) without worrying about being charged for a crime.
"Safe Haven Legislation addresses two important issues: it significantly reduces the risk that a newborn will be abandoned in a perilous environment that may result in death and it protects the parents who feel they have no option other than abandonment, but who compassionately deliver their newborn to a safe haven." – AMT Child of Hope Foundation
In most states, there is a guarantee of anonymity for those mothers that leave their baby in a safe haven location. In other states, the safe haven provider cannot ask for any identifying information, unless you choose to provide it. Additionally, 34 states will not prosecute a parent for leaving their child at a safe haven location, however, if there is evidence of child abuse, the privileges of anonymity are surrendered. Contact 1-877-796-HOPE for more information about your state's safe haven laws.
What are the responsibilities of the Safe Haven Providers?
A safe haven provider must accept any infants left with them and provide medical care, immediately if necessary. Some safe haven providers will take the infant to hospital as soon as possible. Safe haven providers will also contact the child welfare department in that area to inform them of the child's relinquishment. Your state safe haven provider may ask for medical history from you, if allowed by law. The safe haven provider, in nearly all states, is protected by a liability if anything should happen to the infant while in their care, except in extreme instances of carelessness.
What are the consequences of relinquishment?
The local child welfare department will have custody of the infant as soon as the safe haven provider has informed them. Child welfare will be responsible for placing the infant, usually in a home that is hoping to adopt. Following the placement, the welfare department will seek termination of the birth parents' rights. Some states are required to check the putative father registry before terminating rights.
How can I find a Safe Haven location for my baby?
To find a safe place to deliver your child, please call the anonymous hotline: 1-877-796-HOPE
All calls are confidential.
It's important to know that Safe Haven Laws can vary slightly from state to state.


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A former supervisor at the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago faces up to a year in prison after admitting Wednesday that he stole computer files containing confidential bank information on his last day of work nearly two years ago.
Brian McCarthy, 31, of Elmhurst, pleaded guilty to one misdemeanor count of theft of property during his arraignment at the Dirksen U.S. Courthouse. He was charged last week.


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who made this bag.
I believe that is a Gerard Darel Dublin a Pompons
thanks... it is so cute..
$400 !!!
you know what..while i was browsing thru NM the other day i saw this at last call for $149 but it was already not in stock when i saw it!such a tease...NM...the bag is really cute!
That bag is cute but seems sooooooooooo not Angie!~
ITA!!! It's not black or white. I'm shocked she branched out to a beige purse!
It reminds me of the Fendi's from a couple of years ago. She loves to wear Botkier a lot too although I know that bag isn't a Botkier.
Does anyone know if this can be purchased online anywhere still??
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Our business unit specialising in the digital branded entertainment.
It creates and develops, together with its clients, online and App games,augmented reality and digital signage projects, 2D and 3D animations and e-learning courses for students and professionals.
New media are exploited to promote, in a multi-channel and interactive way, the client's brand aiming to create stable relationships with users and increase loyalty.
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YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio (WKBN) – Animals need medical attention too, and that's why there is a need for qualified veterinarians.
Dr. Doug Wiley has been a vet for 34 years, and he has learned a few things along the way. He said a good vet knows how to communicate with animals.
"I think it's a misconception that they don't talk to you. May sound weird, but they do," he said. "Most animals will tell you what's wrong. You just have to learn how to understand them. You watch a horse that's limping; it's telling you which leg hurts."
Dr. Wiley primarily works with large animals, like horses, cows, pigs and llamas. There are also doctors who specialize in small animals, like dogs and cats.
Animals can be even feistier than people, Wiley said.
"Some of my patients, their goal is to kill me," he said. "I deal with nasty horses, nice horses, but the people are what keeps me interested every day."
It takes a lot of studying before you can work with animals. An undergrad degree, with a heavy emphasis on chemistry, biochemistry and science, is needed. Then, you would have to go through four years of veterinary medicine, so it's roughly 8 years of college.
The education background needed to become a vet is similar to studying human medicine.
"I work on the animals, but the people have to call, follow instructions, interact with people," Wiley said.
Vets can be on call and often use x-rays, ultrasound and blood testing. But, there is one big difference is diagnosing issues on a four-legged animal versus a two-legged person.
"You poke 'em until they bite you and then you poke 'em again because you want to make sure it's real," Wiley said.
For more information on how to become a veterinarian, and for available jobs in the area, go to OhioMeansJobs.com.


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'Colonel Lou's Compendium of the Fata'
From 'Colonel Lou's Compendium of the Fata' these are his field guide notes on the Fata.
"Fata Aceraceae"
"Fata Aceraceae Acer rubrum" (red)
"Fata Acereceae Acer saccharinum" (sugar)
Specimen No.5 from the Fata collection of Aloisius "Lou" Cyffer 1893-1948
Notation on back reads: "Fata Acereceae Acer saccharinum; Male Sugar Maple Fairy collected late fall of 1929 near the Miskatonic University. Notice, even in death the wings still do not cast any shadows."
common names: "Maple Fay, Red Maple Fairies, or Sugar Maple Fairies"
Like other creatures of the natural world, the males or brightly colored while the female are almost colorless.
Seen near maple trees from mid September until the first snow or hard frost. In years with Indian Summers they are extremely easy to find at that time!
The wings of these creatures seem to serve no other purposes than that of camouflage. The wings do not move, nor do they cast any shadows. The creatures themselves tend to float and bob in the air as if they existed upon the surface of a pond.
Many times I have watched their mating dance. The female poses herself in what could only be called shy little girl poses, while the male spins and twirlers around her. He does this by spinning in a counter clockwise direction, while circumnavigating around her in a clockwise direction. If he can achieve three rotations around her, without her darting away, she allows him to embrace her, and the two plunge headlong into the ground at a surprising speed.
The females of both the Fata Aceraceae Acer rubrum, and Fata Acereceae Acer saccharinum look almost identical. They also seem to out number the males by a minimum of five to one.
"Fata Danaus plexippus"
Specimen No.36 from the Fata collection of Aloisius "Lou" Cyffer 1893-1948
Notation on back reads: "Fata Danaus plexippus; the Monarch Fairy collected in late spring of 1932 along the banks of Lake Boeuf."
common name: "Monarch Fairies"
This creature looks very much like its' name sake but can be spotted by the trained observer by the long graceful antenna like extensions off of the wings. These are only noticeable when the creature is in a hovering state.
Most often found tending flowers near medium size bodies of slow moving water. I have often spotted them in late spring and early summer near Lake Boeuf. Most delightful creatures!
Monarch Fairies also seem to have keen eyesight, as you must sit almost stonelike for sometimes up to three hours before they will return to an area after they have spotted your movement.
wing size is 50% greater than a Monarch butterfly!
Specimen No.1 from the Fata collection of Aloisius "Lou" Cyffer 1893-1948
Curators note on back reads: "Fata Belleau Wood; this unidentified Fairy creature was found at the Battle of Belleau Wood near the Marne River in France."
"Fata Belua paluster"
common name: Swamp Troll or Bayou Troll
What little I have learned of these creatures, they are gentle and peaceful. Living in the shallow muddy banks of the bayou, they are rarely seen and seem to only move about at night. They have a highly developed scene of smell and hearing, but seem to be almost blind, except when the moon is near full. It is unclear what their function is in the natural world. They are often blamed for torn fishing nets, and broken traps.
I found this one in the Bayou Courtableau. By shining a bright light on it, he remained almost motionless long enough for me to paint this image.
It seems that the plants grow from their bodies. The older ones have a greater deal of moss covering their back and limbs.
Aloisius "Lou" Cyffer April 23, 1893 – November 1, 1948 (Lt. Col. USMC Retired)
"Battle of Belleau Wood, 6–26 June 1918"
Aloisius "Lou" Cyffer, Lt. Col. USMC Retired
Known to his friends and colleagues as Colonel Lou, was born the 23rd of April 1893 near Kreamer, LA and died the 1st ofNovember 1948 in New Orleans.
Not very much is known of the early life of Colonel Lou. It is known that in WWI he was in the Battle of Belleau Wood, where he survived a head wound. It is believed that it was the damage caused by this wound that enabled Colonel Lou to see the creatures of the faerie world. After his retirement (date unknown) from the Marine Corps, he spent some time at the Miskatonic University with Professor Dexter and Professor Lake before returning to his family estate near New Orleans where he continued with his research, taking field trips all over the world until his strange and untimely death.
'Colonel Lou's Compendium of the Fata' copyright Parker Torrence 2010


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I got another question in the mail this week from another reader: Hi Conor Thanks for an interesting blog. Maybe you have the answer to this question: Why I SQL Server having performance problems with these types of expressions: —————————————————————————————— DECLARE TABLE dbo.Archive( LastName varchar(50), Reference INT, SocialSecurityNumer VARCHAR(10) ) —————– DECLARE dbo.MySearch @Reference…
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Conor vs. Join Search Space
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Successful link building is not as easy as experienced in past days. Google is consistently updating standards and expectations of the practice, and maintaining the slightest ignorance of these changes is a sure way to earn penalties. Fortunately, there are countless opportunities to engage in ethical, high-quality link building. A great place to stay informed is their Google Webmasters YouTube Channel.
Link Building Strategy
To understand and implement the latest, most popular link building trends, it is critical to define and explore the essential components of an effective link building strategy. Campaign objectives should first be identified. For example, some goals may be to garner links from websites that are popular with the business's target demographic, and to build external links to particular website pages. Clearly defined goals narrow the focus of a link building campaign. With specific goals in mind, the next step of the process is to identify and reach out to potential prospects. When doing so, it is essential to remain personable and to avoid forcefulness. Link partners should share some common industry interests, so they have means with which to help one another via their linking partnerships. Once link building locations have been established and the campaign itself is launched, effectively measuring its success is vital. By providing information regarding the components of the campaign that are most and least effective, changes can be made and future planning can begin.
Link Building Techniques
There are various means of building links, some of which are more effective than others. Each technique has particular value based on strategy and needs:
- Link creation. This is the simplest of the techniques. It is the action of visiting various online sites and platforms and adding links. Link creation can be done via online discussion boards, social media profiles, blogs, and online press releases.
- Link requests. Although this is the most complicated of the techniques, it is very valuable. It refers to the prospecting and outreach activities referenced above, and can be accomplished several different ways. They may take the form of offers to repair broken links in exchange for recognition on the fixed site, for instance.
- Link attraction. Safe and effective link building can be achieved with this option. Link attraction or also known as link baiting involves creating high-quality digital content, such as blog posts and videos. Informative and attractive content will automatically garner links.
Remember that internal links are good, but external links are better. Also, anchor text is extremely relevant to overall ranking.
Types of Links
Link building is not a uniform process, and neither are the links themselves. They may appear differently, and each link presentation option has value based on context. For example, the most recommended anchor text to use is the brand name itself. "Naked" links are just that – the URL itself without any anchor text. These links function well, but are not valuable for SEO purposes. Generic links are also defined by the term itself – "learn more" or "click here" are commonly used. Links can also be optimized using keyword phrases as the anchor text.
Latest Link Building Trends
These basic concepts of link building function as foundations on which to consider and evaluate today's most popular link building trends:
- High-quality content. This is easily the most legitimate link building trend. In-depth articles, for instance, are now ranked high in search results. Use factual and statistical evidence to support claims and to establish credibility. Users will be more likely to share and reference such content.
- High-quality infographics. Infographics are rich, informative images that are easy to share. When creating infographics supported by credible sources, it is possible to embed website links. Backlinks then occur every time the images are shared.
- Submissions to high-quality web directories. Free web directories are available for countless industries. Websites, keywords, and product and service descriptions can be submitted.
- Social media profiles. Social networking sites are excellent link building resources. Whether in the form of text, infographics, photos, slides, or videos, intriguing content is widely shared.
- Support and Sponsor events. Businesses that participate in either real-world or virtual events cultivate relationships with their communities. These are networking opportunities that can lead to link building activities, such as guest posts on blogs. By sponsoring events, the company website can be listed on the event website as well as hard copy flyers.
- Submissions to blog aggregators. Blog aggregators are somewhat similar to web directories, but are perhaps more advantageous because they organize and categorize web content. They use blogs' RSS feeds to regularly pull content and link back to every post.
- Comment on .gov and .edu blogs. These are credible and authoritative domains and commenting on their posts can be effective as long as they relate to the company's niche. Unfortunately, these are sometimes difficult to locate.
- Linking in PDFs. Instructional PDFs, guides, and other materials are convenient and often forgotten link building opportunities. They are most effective when keywords are included in the file names and meta data, and when documents are submitted to PDF directories.
- Ego baiting. This is a delicate means of link building. Celebrities, industry experts, thought leaders, and other well-known individuals have opportunities to influence mass quantities of people. Engaging them for the purpose of using their influence to optimize business availability is often accomplished by mentioning them in comments, linking to their sites, and the like. With the right amount of ego baiting, they may respond.
- Repurposing and redesigning content. Content need not be completely original to be used for link building purposes. For example, outdated infographics can be recreated and made relevant again.
- Donation links. Incorporating opportunities to donate to non-profits, charities, and fundraisers are legitimate ways to enable backlinks to relevant web pages. They can be added to sites internally or via social media sites, guest blog posts, or any of the other options listed above.
When link building strategies deemed legitimate by Google and other search engines are utilized, they can have powerful, far-reaching impacts. A successful link implementation strategy should be well constructed and continually revaluated to ensure optimal function and relevance to the business and its website. Staying in the loop of the latest link building trends can ensure the attainment of these objectives.


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Crude Edges Lower, Weighed By Economic Concerns
Oil futures edged lower Monday after spending most of the session down, weighed by a weaker stock market and fresh concerns about Europe's economic outlook.
Light, sweet crude for June delivery settled 6 cents, or 0.1%, lower at $104.87 a barrel on the New York Mercantile Exchange. Brent crude on the ICE futures exchange settled 36 cents, or 0.3%, lower at $119.47 a barrel.
Futures fell as much as 1% earlier in the day after Spain disclosed it was officially in a recession after its economy contracted 0.3% during the first three months of the year.
The news underscored the economic weakness that continues to grip the euro zone, despite strict austerity measures aimed at controlling its sovereign-debt crisis.
"There's nothing bullish about anything from a macroeconomic point of view," said Dominick Chirichella, analyst at the Energy Management Institute in New York. "Everything continues to point to a global economy that's slowing, which means less oil demand."
Spain has been among the countries hardest hit by the currency union's sovereign debt crisis, which has crimped economic growth across the region and slowed oil demand.
The country's banking sector suffered a widespread credit-rating cut on Monday. Last week, Standard & Poor's cut Spain's debt rating by two notches.
Futures were also weighed down by a selloff in the equities market, also hit by news of Spain's recession and weaker U.S. economic data. Oil traders often see the stock market as a barometer of broader economic strength.
The Standard & Poor's 500 Index recently fell 0.5% to 1395.5.
Later this week, market participants will turn their attention to Friday's closely watched U.S. nonfarm payrolls report for April for insights into the employment health of the world's biggest oil consumer. The March report saw a slowdown in U.S. hiring, and if the trend continues it could further dampen oil prices.
"With these economic worries, I don't think we're out of the woods," said Rich Rafferty, oil broker at Penson Futures in New York.
Benchmark U.S. crude has traded in a narrow band between $100 and $105 a barrel nearly all month, caught between the competing forces of sluggish global growth and the possibility of conflict with Iran disrupting supplies.
The latter worry has eased somewhat in recent weeks, following this month's summit in Istanbul between Iran and several developed countries over Tehran's nuclear program. Although no formal agreement was reached, the parties agreed to continue negotiations next month in Baghdad, a sign that an imminent supply disruption or military escalation is less likely.
Front-month May reformulated gasoline blendstock, or RBOB, settled 2.18 cents, or 0.7%, lower at $3.1844 a gallon. May heating oil settled 0.27 cent, or 0.1%, higher at $3.1834 a gallon. Both contracts expired Monday.
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Skip to comments.Maryland House, Senate adjourn without revenue plan
Posted on 04/10/2012 9:02:06 PM PDT by Tolerance Sucks Rocks
ANNAPOLIS The General Assembly adjourned Monday night after a chaotic closing session in which members failed to pass a set of proposed tax increases or a bill to expand gambling in the state.
Lawmakers passed a balanced budget and hoped to pass accompanying bills raising income taxes and shifting teacher-pension costs onto counties, but they ran out of time before the assemblys required midnight adjournment.
The House attempted to extend the session by passing a resolution shortly before midnight, but the Senate did not address the measure in time.
Senate President Thomas V. Mike Miller Jr. said he was content to adjourn and said the governor should call a special session in the near future during which lawmakers could consider and potentially pass much of the pending legislation.
The public expects us to get our work done in 90 days and we did the best we could, said Mr. Miller, Prince Georges Democrat.
Failure of the tax and pension bills triggers $512 million in automatic budget cuts, which include cuts to education and local aid. Many of the cuts could be replaced with revenues if Gov. Martin O'Malley calls a special session.
Mr. O'Malley, a Democrat, addressed reporters during an appearance after midnight and declined to say whether he will call a special session. He was harshly critical of lawmakers for allowing the cuts to take effect.
We failed to protect the priorities that allow our state to move forward, he said. That is not in keeping with what the people of our state expect from our legislature.
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Maryland "Freak State" PING!
Cut spending, then cut spending, then cut spending. No more taxes!
Looks like MoM will call a Special 'Tax' Session again.
--H.L. Mencken, The Baltimore Evening Sun, July 26, 1920
Translation: "We pass any of this, even our Soviet Socialist Republic will vote us to the underpass where we deserve to live"
90 days was just not enough time for these clowns to raise another half billion in taxes ... but like the plague...they'll be back
(visions of the taxpayers being beat down like that white tourist in Baltimore)
's ok. Our local media here is flogging Lil'Marty so he'll hold a secret session.
They figured out how they want to spend, just haven't figured out where the money will come from; guess they're working on the spin as to how we will love it.
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Poweramp v3 Project Update 04/24/2017As you may be aware, the Poweramp developer has been working hard on an updated material design user interface for Poweramp v3 which required a full ground-up rebuild of the code and is taking some time to get to a beta-test stage. See the forum thread for more details and to discuss.
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Jinded posted a topic in Feature RequestsI love that Poweramp is integrated with Google Voice Search, but I think it could go one step further and let you set a default action for the "Listen to..." command. Right now, it is essentially like doing a search within Poweramp and showing you the list of results. Since I (and I'm sure many others) primarily use the voice search in my car, this causes me to still have to look down and make a selection on my phone after the search. I think it would be convenient if we could have a default action once the search completes: either play top result, enqueue top result, or show results (the current implementation). My personal favorite would be the enqueue option, that way if I'm listening to a playlist but have a sudden urge to listen to a random song in my library, I could tell easily tell my phone to play it, after which it would return to the playlist, all without having to look at the screen. Thanks for the consideration.


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Level: Moderate
Serves: 6
- 1 can Campbell's® Condensed Cream of Chicken Soup
- 1 c. water
- ½ c. shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 1 c. regular long-grain white rice
- 6 bone-in chicken breast halves
- paprika
- ground black pepper
- Mix soup, water, cheese and rice in 3-quart shallow baking dish. Top with chicken. Sprinkle chicken with paprika and pepper.
- Bake at 375 degrees F for 1 hour or until done. Stir rice before serving.
- TIP: If desired, remove skin from chicken before baking.
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|You: Kezi befeet endezi argoh/argosh yawkal?
|Patient: Never.
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|Patient: Yes, once.
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|Patient: Yes, twice.
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|Patient: Yesterday.
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|Patient: A month ago.
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|Patient: To fish.
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|Patient: An infection.
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|Patient: Food poisoning.
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IamHercules | 24
The opinion of two senile old farts do NOT represent what is wrong with this world.
Lalala579121 | 27
So old age is what's wrong with the world?
9a_1z | 12
Sadly I'm not surprised, I've heard men and women alike trying to justify treating young women like things to be oogled because they dress a certain way or are shaped a certain way. I remember being at a church service where the girls were begged to dress more modestly because it was causing the older men distressing thoughts (there were a lot of young female students there who, naturally, dressed like students instead of nuns when they attended). No words of caution or advice for the old men though. (edit - I replied to the wrong comment so this looks out of context, sorry!)
TrippingOnAcid | 29
I believe that this "mentality" is what's wrong with the world as a general concept. This may be one specific incident but it gives an example of "victim blaming" which is an awful mentality
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I can't figure out what you mean by "mentality"? Possibilities: 1. Old married man admiring woman 2. SAYING so to young woman 3. Saying so in front of his wife 4. Wife being upset 5. Wife somehow blaming you To me, some might be offended at any of 1-4 but #5 is the real FML. But is this really a worldwide problem?
Vanderdale | 8
It's this mentality of blaming women for the sexual attention they get from men. This man's wife, instead of lecturing her husband for his inappropriate behaviour, verbally abused the OP like she was responsible for the husband being a perv. Catcalling, sexual harrassment, even rape, people start talking about what the woman did to invite that attention on themselves, like they 'tempted' these guys into bad behaviour. THAT is the mentality people are talking about. And it is a pervasive problem.
R_L_Jack | 11
Some men do think only with their dicks at any age. Poster who said women can't win is right, fat and ugly punished, pretty or cute, punished. I am 51 and the harassment has waned somewhat, but still happens. Now I view most of it as pretty quaint, esp. when a young man does it, lol. This last summer I was with my husband stretching my legs after a long trip and 2 dudes about 28 slowed down and whooped at me.
rydersmomma16 | 21
Well said.
boating_guy | 33
You think they do this just to troll people?
By gabe67 | 13
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Damn, well I guess your going to hell then.
gotaplanstan | 28
her going to hell is what?
By Reihna_fml | 14
Well, obviously, you should just laugh that off. The woman has spent her life believing that her husband is not responsible for his actions. There is no way to fix that. If hell were real, he would be a candidate, because in their estimation, impure thoughts constitute adultery.
Nicky_ham_fml | 10
My bad. Something about all black and an apron gets them going.
rydersmomma16 | 21
Lol you are awesome OP.
Mathalamus | 23
i didn't know what else to say. and, a lecherous husband with the wife essentially allowing it to happen...is new to me.
XxDanno316xX | 26
If you didn't know what to say, you could always say nothing. You're not obligated to comment mate :)
Rkikkas9713 | 25
I love the joke behind #37's comment.
DoomedGemini | 37
There was a rapist that went got in trouble, and during the trial you know what the victim got to hear? His girlfriend and family blaming her saying that she wanted it. It's terrible and sad, but it's sadly common. That's an extreme of it, but I'm sure everyone has seen where a partner cheats and the person blames and shifts their anger to the person their partner cheated with, whether they were aware of the relationship or not.
militarybrat | 21
Does it matter? Hint: the answer is NO.
By tomvertigo | 17
Tell her that at least in Hell you'll get unending barbecue, free heat and plenty of company since her sinner of a husband will be joining you.
trevieh47 | 19
Christians do not view hell or heaven like that
PenguinsLaugh | 24
But it's fun hanging out at the feed store! ;)
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Revision Proposed for Fishing Vessel Cargo Regs
The U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) proposed revisions to its regulations for commercial fishing vessels carrying flammable or combustible liquid cargos in bulk.
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This is the Burmalı Mescit, "burmak" is "to twist", which is what the decoration on the minaret does. The building is from 1550, built by Kadı (judge) of Egypt, Emin Nurettin Osman Efendi. I did not enter, it being closed, but it is described as being of the simplest kind, a square room with a flat wooden ceiling, so you don't miss much. The porch is unique in that is has a pitched (not domed) roof, with Byzantine Corinthean capitals. I did not pay particular attention, having seen this elsewhere, but for Istanbul it seems to be special. I'll correct this someday.
You will come across this mosque after having visited Şezade Mosque and heading for the Valens Aquaduct.
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Dated for 7 years?Same time it takes one to become a Doctor?Hmmm,na wah!
Wednesday, 18 January 2017
Epic Liar
Dated for 7 years?Same time it takes one to become a Doctor?Hmmm,na wah!
96 comments:
- xoxoxo said...
Chai..this guy is evil.
- 18 January 2017 at 19:45
- Isaacson said...
Jesus is lord...this guy is the greatest liar hands down,he was even asking who is dat? He looks like me ooo....chei I pity d girl ooo...7 years wasted and when the right guy comes he go use head suffer am
- 18 January 2017 at 19:46
- Gladys Chinyere said...
chai.... women have suffered for men hand o since 1900
- 18 January 2017 at 19:46
- LOLO IDEATO said...
I experienced this thing first hand in December. But thank God for God.
Useless greedy c*ck everywhere
- 18 January 2017 at 19:47
- Eka Joy said...
Wow! I'm not sure they were seriously dating tho. How can u date a guy for 7yrs and not know he's married?
- 18 January 2017 at 19:48
men Are all the same.. my boyfriend cheat on me nd this is the boy that has introduced me to All his family members. he gives me everything I want but why he cheat on me still baffles me upon all the care and money he used to shower on me
- 18 January 2017 at 19:48
- charitybino said...
Seven years enough to study law, go to Law school and go for service.
- 18 January 2017 at 19:49
- olivia trinity said...
Liar of the century!!!
- 18 January 2017 at 19:49
- olivia trinity said...
Liar of the century!!!
- 18 January 2017 at 19:50
- Ibukunoluwa said...
Married men and their wahala
And then his wife will now call the babe out as a side chick...
- 18 January 2017 at 19:53
- Ibukunoluwa said...
Shebi he still dey shower u with money and care?
Wait till u jam the one that will collect ur inheritance and use it to marry somebody else.
- 18 January 2017 at 19:54
- OLORI said...
Bloody liar!!!
- 18 January 2017 at 19:55
- Ibukunoluwa said...
Na call to bar remain
But as the matter be now...na call to restaurant
- 18 January 2017 at 19:55
- my opinion said...
This doesn't sound serious to me!
Doubt she was in a committed* 7years rshp! If she was, she won't be sounding this way @ all!
Stuffs like this happen nonetheless...
- 18 January 2017 at 19:57
- Dlapikin said...
Another Maje
- 18 January 2017 at 19:58
- Ammy Bee said...
Idiotic guy, he was even denying himself. Wt evils
- 18 January 2017 at 20:00
- Ibukunoluwa said...
@my opinion
It happens very well
Very very well
Men can hold secret ehn,especially where pussy is concerned
- 18 January 2017 at 20:01
I just got over this same issue. Dated for 1 year. Found out he has a family in the UK. Wife and 4 children. Yoruba Demon. Meanwhile he is as humble as hell. Bank executive with afro.. u try!
- 18 January 2017 at 20:02
- Love made me said...
Men can lie sha...there is one I heard from a friend, the guy was dating two gals and they didn't know...on the one of the gal's birthday, he deleted the other gal so that she won't see what he writes about his other girlfriend. They give you the impression you are all they have m..
- 18 January 2017 at 20:03
- Uriel (Freshdew) said...
- 18 January 2017 at 20:03
- Uriel (Freshdew) said...
- 18 January 2017 at 20:03
- Julius Not beggar said...
on and off for seven years
- 18 January 2017 at 20:05
- Monkeynofine said...
E no easy ooooo 7 years is no big deal to me. Y lead her on when u know she ain't the perfect one for u? Baby gurl please move on and move well.
- 18 January 2017 at 20:05
- ukwu dimond said...
This guy na badoo to d call.
- 18 January 2017 at 20:10
I just got over this same issue. Dated for 1 year. Found out he has a family in the UK. Wife and 4 children. Yoruba Demon. Meanwhile he is as humble as hell. Bank executive with afro.. u try!
- 18 January 2017 at 20:11
- SWAG LAFRESH said...
From the convo, it doesn't sound like they were in a serious relationship.
- 18 January 2017 at 20:14
- Ayisire Juliet said...
God forbid, I detest lies
- 18 January 2017 at 20:16
- Makason said...
Men without conscience roaming the street, looking for who to deceived..
Guy bloody liar..
- 18 January 2017 at 20:16
- Shantelle's Empire said...
Who did maje lie to? Let that guy be biko.
He didnt ask 'blishy blishy' to have low esteem for him.
- 18 January 2017 at 20:22
- lagos babe said...
7 years and you never knew he got married along the line, both of you are in an 'open' relationship.
- 18 January 2017 at 20:22
Eka don't say dt o. I dated a guy here in London. we were so close. we never had any quarrel. he used part of my money to travel to nigeria and guess what, he was going for his wedding. I don't blame this girl cos when such things happen with a person you are so close to, you don't have words to express yourself.
- 18 January 2017 at 20:28
- Rhoda Rex said...
Chai, ib. U get mouth
- 18 January 2017 at 20:32
- Rhoda Rex said...
Even Satan dey learn for where the guy dey.
- 18 January 2017 at 20:32
- Gifted Hands............ Awelewa Braided wigs, customized frontal / closure wigs and more 7AFF6B8E said...
I experienced same back then.the idiot told me he lost his wife 8 months after marriage and she was 4 months pregnant. Claimimed she was killed in a robbery attack...
Meanwhile his wife and daughter were members of my church!! 😢😢😢 David N...., the thunder that will fire you will definitely come in three slides
- 18 January 2017 at 20:33
- Sassy Meruche said...
That guy is the worst type of human,scum of the earth!! Jeez,he actually said the guy looks like him... Unbelievable!! Some people make the devil appear like a saint.
- 18 January 2017 at 20:46
So this was her i dated a guy on n off for 3years!!! Later found out he was married on facebook! Thank God i didnt sleep with him bc i was not sexually active still not! Sometimes when i remember it i feel bad horrible disturb rada! But is okay God will surely pay him his own coin! Remember all d insult i took from him smh!
- 18 January 2017 at 20:49
I dates one esan guy that can lie ooo even if you catch him on top of woman he will still have something say like baby its not what you think. I pity The wife
- 18 January 2017 at 20:49
- Justyswt said...
Lol @ same time it takes one to become a Dr. Stella u no serious.
Chai, I can imagine the rage the poor girl is in now.
Men, make una change nau.
- 18 January 2017 at 20:50
- Nike Victoria said...
Lol @ibukun e be like say u don see am finish for all dese boys hand
- 18 January 2017 at 20:51
This is not a laughing matter i know how it feels
- 18 January 2017 at 20:52
You better task that nigga and build up your account. I've come to accept that all men cheat. I can't be bothered to start looking for the one that doesn't cheat. Collect that money and enjoy your life.
- 18 January 2017 at 20:52
- Nike Victoria said...
Lol @call to restaurant, abeg make una no kill me with lafg
- 18 January 2017 at 20:52
- SANDY NEKY said...
Hmmmmm! I blame the babe o not the guy. Dont know people can be that gullible though!
- 18 January 2017 at 20:54
Choi! Could this be real?! Wow!
- 18 January 2017 at 20:55
😂😂😂😂😂@"d guy looks like me o ...
- 18 January 2017 at 20:56
- AdeEsther (Do you work and live in Abuja, Lagos, ph $ ibadan? do you need a quick loan upto 2.5m without collateral?call/whatsapp 07037873466 said...
Obviously she's also not committed in the relationship. Kai! But the guy ba badt guy
- 18 January 2017 at 21:01
The heart of man is truely and verily EVIL
- 18 January 2017 at 21:03
Why date that long... Never did, never advice anyone to, even uni isn't that long
- 18 January 2017 at 21:11
- classywithahintof_sassy Diana said...
God help us single ladies not to fall into the hands of evil men.
- 18 January 2017 at 21:12
- em jay said...
When some people lie even the devil will sit in corner and learn.
A guy cheated, got caught, he denied, Sisi refuse to believe, he stabbed himself, and Sisi believed, but omo guy was choping another kpekus stea.
- 18 January 2017 at 21:19
That guy is a kid brother to the devil!A destiny waster haba 7good yrs 😢God would reward him
- 18 January 2017 at 21:32
- oghenejabor obi said...
I can't just stop laughing @ all d comments, but I seriously feel bad for d girl. She shouldn't take her anger on d nxt dude dat might come around cos dat might just be her husband......#justsaying
- 18 January 2017 at 21:35
- LUCILE COCONUT OIL ABUJA 07059605320 Pin- 2BC6235E said...
Na wa ooo,this is sad
- 18 January 2017 at 21:46
It beats me how a woman can stay with a man 7yrs in the name of 'relationship'. Heck, even I wouldn't want to marry anyone I have been with for that long.
MISS Jacobs.
- 18 January 2017 at 21:51
- Lady j said...
Some men..ehenn..na back them tie their hearts..
- 18 January 2017 at 21:52
- Tisquare said...
Stupid guy
- 18 January 2017 at 21:52
- Adanne said...
Hahaha she could have been a DOCTOR or a NURSE twice.
- 18 January 2017 at 21:57
Beht hw can u date a guy for 7yrs and yet u don't knw his married?stella I find dis story rather prepostros! Are u dat daft?u can't go tru his phone? Shey he doesn't hv friends or family members u can ask?abegg!dat relationship was never too serious biko!ders no way she won't hv an inkling abeg!y wd u even date a guy for 7yrs witout him even proposing and u ok wit it?u no go free am? D girl no serious! She knew wat she entered into mbok! All dis noise na for media attention!no be today biko!
- 18 January 2017 at 22:01
- GERMAN JUICE said...
I think she would go back to him with this convo.
- 18 January 2017 at 22:05
- Great charming said...
Uncle Linus how market shaking my left breast for u so u no Sabi yourself again I pity ya wife
- 18 January 2017 at 22:06
- Ifybenny Benita said...
- 18 January 2017 at 22:08
- Genny le boo said...
The evil that men do, shames the devil. Gisos is Land!
- 18 January 2017 at 22:09
- alexandra goodwill said...
There is really a lot of asskissers on dis blog what am saying is d truth so u can cause all u like stella is not a good person she has never help anyone here all she does is to give little change to peoples who comment d most as if she is doing anyone a favour linda ikeji for life bye to dis blog keep losing customers
- 18 January 2017 at 22:22
- Kim Kardashian Aka portable queen of sdk blog said...
What a chronic liar....i pity his poor wife
- 18 January 2017 at 22:41
- Kim Kardashian Aka portable queen of sdk blog said...
What a chronic liar....i pity his poor wife
- 18 January 2017 at 22:42
Men re evil!!!!
I went out on a date with this guy. He got down from the car to go use d atm, something made me open d pigeon-hole, behold I saw a gold wedding band. And also his id card, I typed his name on facebook, behold see pictures of him and his very pretty wife, she's even finer than me sef. With their beautiful daughter.
Immediately he came back, I confronted him. He was even denying it. Shameless man.
That was d end of it, thank God I found out before I had anything to do with him.
God will punish you D.
- 18 January 2017 at 22:44
See devil and see a man.
I had a boyfriend, we dated for 2yrs. He even engaged me. He was based in Belguim, so he comes to Nigeria and I travel to go and see him The parents know me, He even deliver things to the house through me. The mother will pamper me, give me food, our wife, our this.
I just noticed he started dragging the Wedding plans, when I mention wedding he will start keeping quiet. Then his calls became less. He didn't come to visit as planned. I said let me come, he will be pushing it.
Until someone told me engaged a girl in Belguim, a Nigerian too, and d wedding in dec in Belguim. they've even done introduction.. I almost died and woke up. I though perhaps the girl is mixing him up.
I asked him, he denied flat out. I called the mum to confirm. She said my daughter I'm sorry, Iv been telling my son to tell you. Yes he's getting married. I almost died. I cried, I lost so much weight.
You know I went back to call this guy that your mother said u are getting married. He said the mum doesn't know what she's saying. That she's getting old, it's like all that plenty medicine she's taking is affecting her. That the mother is suffering from small mental illness. That the thing comes from time to time but they don't like saying it outside.
I said okay no problem. In his mind he had deceived me. But I knew in my mind I will finish him. My friend said I must not leave the rltshp empty handed. And because of his guilty conscience, anything I asked for he did it. I first drained him financially. Because before I wasn't demanding, because I will be thinking baby don't worry we are saving for the future.
I finally confronted him, sent pics of the introduction someone sent me from the girls Facebook page. He isn't even on Facebook ,he cldnt deny it. He then started lieing again, it is me loves. What he wants to do with the girl is contract marriage because she is a citizen. But he couldn't tell me because he didn't want to loose me.
Contract marriage and you ppl are doing introduction, you are doing pre-wedding pics and kissing in the pics.
I just cut him off abeg. Too much lies.
- 18 January 2017 at 22:48
- Irejoy said...
Useless men everywhere.God help us girls
- 18 January 2017 at 23:06
Stella pls post my chronicles oooo
- 18 January 2017 at 23:11
My dear u r anonymous ehn... No need to lie..3years yet u didn't sleep with him....u too can lie for Africa ehn. Haba u take style fear God now. Shuo.as e b say una dey play 10 10 for 3 years. OK o. Continue
- 18 January 2017 at 23:19
- Yemi7up said...
Oga sha fun awon okunrin. Haa haa time wasters everywhere.
- 18 January 2017 at 23:35
- Ramson Jay said...
Nothing spoil, now that u know, get another person asap.
- 18 January 2017 at 23:53
- Reva's cakes said...
People dey lie for this world o. Chai! He went ahead to deny himself.
- 19 January 2017 at 00:16
- Sabongida Ora cutest said...
Hmmmm. 😂@ this is not me. Mr chris... you are pathetic honestly.
- 19 January 2017 at 01:03
One demon getting married cut the bastard off kept praying. Laying back the word of God contra his lies! That it should have been me. God of the impossible I pray I pray.
- 19 January 2017 at 01:42
- Brownie said...
Hahaha e say na call to restaurant. Wucked
- 19 January 2017 at 02:00
They weren't dating for seven yrs they were fucking for seven yrs.
- 19 January 2017 at 03:47
They weren't dating for seven yrs they were fucking for seven yrs.
- 19 January 2017 at 03:49
- Nmasinachi said...
My thoughts exactly @my opinion.
- 19 January 2017 at 04:24
Bitch, im not a hoe or loose woman like you! smart girls don't open their legs anyhow for men to dive in! As long as your r financial stable and have confident in you!
- 19 January 2017 at 05:26
Men!!! They say there are good ones but I am yet to find one. My bf lives in the UK. For almost a year now, he is yet to send down his papers for me to process my visa. He keeps making excuses. A last keeps commenting on his pictures. So I went on instagram to look for her. Lo and behold, they were together on Xmas day in the UK. When I confronted him, he said they were just friends. The lady has blocked me on insta.He still keeps lying that they are friends. Even on my bday last week. He only sent me a watsapp message. He couldn't call. I won't be surprised if they are planning their wedding. Men!! I doff my hat
- 19 January 2017 at 06:27
Anon 23:19, were you in the relationship? OK, I dated ...in fact I'm still dating my fiance for 6years since I was a teenager and I'm still a virgin now serving... OK, deal with it! Everybody does not have sex in their relationships, they strive on love and respect.
- 19 January 2017 at 07:03
Alexandra badluck, not everyone shows off what they are doing. If your linda has a family she is taking care of and has to do school runs like normal women her age then she will not have time for the rubbish 'clothes' posting she does on instagram or the money dashing up and down. Linda ikeji has eaten your glory already so you have no business here. You better go and lick the remnants off her breakfast plate before others like you get there before you. Maybe you should go and marry that her crass and bush brother. Awon alagbe.
- 19 January 2017 at 07:48
- Fierce of SDK blog said...
Na wa o.
- 19 January 2017 at 07:53
Lwtmb😂😂😂😂😂😂is she your mother? Lol....
- 19 January 2017 at 08:14
so you must be sexually active for a relationship to last long ehnnn?Ode shaaa,People date much longer than that and still maintain their dignity! Not everyone has misplaced priority like you okkk.
- 19 January 2017 at 08:24
Going Anon! Lol. Hmm mine was five years. Guy was all lovey Dover. We were so close. I was in U.K. He was in Nigeria. He comes to see me every two months, I travel down three times in a year so we were constantly in each other's face. All o a sudden, he refused me coming, he won't come. This is after introducing me to all his family members oo. They will be calling me Iyawo. I later heard he engaged one babe. They told me he was to get married April of 2015, I found out February 2014. I didn't even bother contacting him. I flew to Maiduguri, I met with my Alhaji who had never failed me. Alhaji asked me, do u want him dead, do u want the girl dead or do u want him back. I wanted none of the above. I just wanted him to feel what I felt. Alhaji sorted me out. I came back pretending that I didn't know what he wanted to do. To cut the story short, by March 2015, he had bought me 3 plots of land, completed my fathers house in the village, gave me close to 20000 pounds to start a bogus business, bought me a 2014 Land Rover, rented me an apartment, plus many more miscellaneous spending I can't even remember. I hear he borrowed to do his wedding, heard the girls parents didn't understand what what happened. After his wedding,I blocked him off every available social, traditional or technological site, reported his number to the network provider as a scammer, deleted him and every family member from my contact list. Till today, I never even bothered to confront him. I bumped into him the last time I came to Nigeria, well scratch that, I deliberately made sure our paths crossed. He saw my husband and four months old baby. He was looking wretched. Asking me what happened and that he couldn't reach me. Luckily I planned everything with my friends and family. He said life has been hard, I said sorry. I said meet my husband. I didn't let him carry my baby. I have no regrets. CJ, if you're reading this no need to get angry because even though I'm not God, just be grateful I spared your life. Ntorrrrr
- 19 January 2017 at 08:40
- Ify Nwachukwu said...
Men always think they are smart
- 19 January 2017 at 09:14
Men always think they are smart
- 19 January 2017 at 09:16
Yes annony, I too a very cute lady dated some guys while single and none, I mean none saw my undies ...married as a V 3yrs ago to my hubby..There are still some good cute ladies out dere. Tie your robe TIGHT
- 19 January 2017 at 09:23
- Chinny Baby said...
Alex. Nawa
- 19 January 2017 at 11:18
- marcella kings said...
LIONS!!! The devil cannot even lie compared to some persons...married men and their wahala...may God have mercy on all of them
- 19 January 2017 at 11:52
I will come back to read comments under this comment. Awon blog visitors come and line up under this one o, I wan laugh. Madam I hail you. Ha!
- 19 January 2017 at 12:29
This is serious something o!
- 19 January 2017 at 14:08
Even your boo get a boo.
- 19 January 2017 at 15:00
- nkem njelitaa said...
@Anon 08.40,i raise my breast for you.
- 20 January 2017 at 14:03


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YouTube channel PlayerPiano gives us a special treat with their piano remix of the famous Akira/Kaneda theme. My initial reaction towards this video was a big two thumbs up to my computer screen (then I realized how stupid I looked), it was awesome to watch this all come to life in such an original setting. Not to sound like a buzzkill, but I prefer the originals over this due to the fact that I think there was a little too much going on in this remix. The originals had a very simplistic yet catchy tune. Despite that minor issue, the video turned out great!
From what I've read PlayerPiano had a hell of a talent pool of individuals on this project such as winning composer Sonya Belousova -
Award winning Composer & Pianist Sonya Belousova and Director Tom Grey bring the classic Japanese anime, Akira, to life in the premiere episode of Player Piano on the Geek & Sundry Network. Featuring Cellist Eru Matsumoto.
I applaud the entire team for putting so much time and energy in this video. I hope all of you enjoyed this video as much as I did!
To learn more about PlayerPiano visit their website-www.playerpianomusic.com
(Source: PlayerPiano)
Akira fan art by ArtofTu


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For those who don't know, the kind of talk you'll see in the video below is the exact kind of self-defeating nonsense taught around the rooms of AA meetings and rehabs:
Jane Velez Mitchell is a "recovering alcoholic" who claims to be "addicted to consumption. She hosts a show on HLN, has authored books on recovery, and appears on several television shows as a recovery guru. She has said she used the 12 steps to get into "recovery." The things she says about recovery in the video clip above come straight out of twelve step ideology.
She really believes that if she used hand sanitizer containing alcohol, that it would cause her to relapse! This is certainly comical, but not when it's taught to your loved one, and causes them to feel fragile, afraid, and to ultimately "relapse" from the "disease" that's "doing push-ups in the parking lot."
Click here for more on the "allergy model of addiction": http://www.thecleanslate.org/myths/addiction-as-an-allergy-loss-of-control/
Click here for more on the effects of this kind of thinking: http://www.thecleanslate.org/alcoholics-anonymous-increases-binge-drinking-brandsma-study/
She's not alone (added 8/18/14)
Elsewhere on this site, AA members have pretended as if the kinds of things Jane Velez-Mitchell said above are unheard of. They are not. Those of us who've spent any considerable amount of time in 12-step meetings have heard such things countless times. I have heard personally at meetings of "relapses" "triggered" by using mouthwash, colognes & perfumes, and other alcohol containing products. These tales are of course absurd, but to the person experiencing that as their truth, it feels quite real that the whole thing was set into motion and beyond their control because of contact with a product that contained alcohol.
Today, I stumbled onto a written example of a story I've heard countless times – relapse by dessert containing alcohol. Usually, it's tiramisu at a wedding. Here's an account of a nondescript trifle as the culprit, from the article "Ten Freaky Freelapses" at Substance.com:
I had been going through a rough time in my sobriety when I went away on a ski trip with my husband's family, none of whom are in recovery. After dinner one night, we had a layered trifle-type dessert made by my father-in-law. I dug in. The top layers were alcohol-free, but when I shoveled the last spoonful in my mouth, I realized I had swallowed a surprise shot of liquor that was part of the sauce at the bottom of the dish.
My sobriety had already been on the brink, so I just thought fuck it. That one mouthful of booze kicked off a year of actual relapsing. It wasn't until I received diagnoses and treatment for my mental health issues that I was able to regain a hold of my sobriety again. I now have six years sober.
See how it works? "I just thought fuck it. That one mouthful of booze kicked off a year of actual relapsing. " No it didn't. The part where you thought "fuck it" did, and that itself was simply a product of your infatuation with alcohol combined with your ingrained belief that you'd lose control, providing both an expectancy response and a convenient excuse to do what you've been wanting to do.
If any readers have links to other documented cases like this, please send me links/leave them in the comments. I'd love to make this article a database of this nonsense, so I have somewhere to point the deniers.


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Equatorial belt of calms: see doldrums.
- France Reassessing New Airport Policy. Sparaco, Pierre // Aviation Week & Space Technology;5/20/2002, Vol. 156 Issue 20, p52
Reports the assessment on the government policy for the construction of an international airport in Paris, France. Recovery of the airline industries from the ongoing doldrums; Effects of economic recession on the operation of the industry; Scrutiny over the government budget for the...
- CORRESPONDENCE. // New Republic;6/30/37, Vol. 91 Issue 1178, p225
Presents letters to the editor referencing articles and topics discussed in previous issues. Response and reaction to the article "Literature in the Doldrums," by T. K. Whipple in the April 1937 issue; Reaction to the defeat of the Harrison-Black-Fletcher bill for federal aid to schools; Praise...
- Acacia Communications Bolts, Giving Silent Tech IPO Market A Jolt. BRIAN DEAGON // Investors Business Daily;5/13/2016, p1
The tech IPO market remains in the doldrums, but it got a spark with
- In the Doldrums. // Cobblestone;Sep2011, Vol. 32 Issue 7, p48
The article discusses the origin of the phrase "in the doldrums."
- GRAND SLAM FOR WALES! Huntley, Dana // British Heritage;Sep2005, Vol. 26 Issue 4, p8
The article informs that this spring Wales was treated to a rare national celebration, when the national rugby team won the coveted Grand Slam, of international rugby. Welsh rugby has been in the doldrums for such a long time, one has to celebrate when it finally shines again.
- AIDS: An International Bimonthly Journal (Journal). // Annals of Internal Medicine;Aug87, Vol. 107 Issue 2, p271
Introduces the 'AIDS: An International Bimonthly Journal.'
- Summer Doldrums. Muchnick, Bruce // Camping Magazine;May/Jun2002, Vol. 75 Issue 3, p14
Provides information on summer doldrums in camping. Signs and symptoms of summer doldrums; Strategies and interventions that can reduce the intensity and duration of the summer doldrums; Four step process in developing positive self-talk skills.