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According to Durkheim, how is order maintained in the transition from a traditional to a modern society.
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In his works, Durkheim theorized the importance of re-establishing social cohesion in a modern industrial society. In his doctoral thesis The Division of Labor (1893), he argued that primitive societies are marked by mechanical solidarity, while more complex, industrial societies require an organic solidarity. Primitive societies could be divided into self-sufficient segments, while in modern societies all their segments must develop a sense of "mutual dependence" so that the conflicts between their different demands can be addressed and solved. Thus, contrary to many of his contemporaries, Durkheim did not idealize primitive communities finding their forms of solidarity induced and forced. To achieve this sense of organic solidarity, a new civic morality and and a new consensus must be constructed. The educational system is vital to this construction. Another important factor in maintaining order is the regulation of the economic markets and of the relationships between worker and employer. This external regulation of working conditions and the abolition of the forced division of labor should aim to give everyone equal opportunities for his/her talents.


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How to treat prescription drug addiction
Prescription drug addiction is becoming a major public health concern in the U.S. So, how do you identify prescription drug addiction or abuse and how are these conditions treated? We review here. Save your question(s) for the end, as we try to respond to all legitimate questions with a personal and prompt response.
Types of prescription drugs commonly abused
In order to be able to identify a prescription drug addiction and then address it, you need to double check the presence of any of these medications at your home for a longer period of time (usually consecutive use over the course of three (3) months or more). The three main groups of prescribed medications that are commonly abused are Opiates/Opioids, Depressants, and Stimulants.
Opiates and Opioids. In general, the opiate and opioid class of medications are prescribed to treat pain. These pain relievers work directly by interacting with pain receptors in the brain to change the way the brain perceives pain and can manifest specific symptoms of pain killer abuse. Opioids also cause the sense of euphoria by affecting pleasure centers. The most commonly usedused are morphine (Kadian, Avinza), codeine, oxycodone (e.g., OxyContin, Percodan, Percocet), hydrocodone (Lortab, Lorcet, Vicodin), propoxyphene (Darvon), fentanyl (Duragesic), morphine, methadone, and hydromorphone (Dilaudid).
Depressants. Central nervous system (CNS) depressants commonly are prescribed to treat anxiety and sleep disorders. These medications have the ability to slow the brain functions in normal conditions. Common medications include barbiturates, such as mephobarbital (Mebaral), pentobarbital sodium (Nembutal), butalbital (Fioricet), and benzodiazepines such as diazepam (Valium), chlordiazepoxide HCl (Librium), alprazolam (Xanax), triazolam (Halcion), and others.
Stimulants. Stimulants, including dextroamphetamine (Dexedrine and Adderall) and methylphenidate (Ritalin and Concerta), are used primarily to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, attention deficit disorder, and narcolepsy. Stimulants increase the amount of certain chemicals in the brain and peripheral nervous system. This can lead to increased blood pressure and heart rate, and increased blood glucose.
Prescription drug addiction treatment: Are you even addicted?
Prescription medications are very useful treatments, especially when supporting outpatient treatment. However,pain relievers, tranquilizers, stimulants, and sedatives can also be abused. And many cases of drug abuse result in prescription drug addiction. Dosage can increase over time, therapeutic use can shift to seeking euphoric effect, or a therapy timeline is rescheduled without a doctor's opinion.
So when does prescription drug use become a problem? Non-medical use of prescription medications is the first indicator of prescription drug abuse. Using drugs to get high or for euphoric effect and using Rx drugs OTHER THAN PRESCRIBED indicates a drug problem. On the other hand, prescription drug addiction is characterized by four specific (psychological) symptoms.
1. Drug craving
2. Obsessive or compulsive thinking about a drug
3. Continued drug use despite negative consequences to home, social, or work life
4. Loss of control of drug use (using more of a drug than intended, using a drug more frequently than intended, or the inability to stop using a drug)
The most common general physical signs of prescription drug addiction include:
- anxiety
- diarrhea
- dizziness
- euphoria during drug use
- loss of appetite
- mood changes
- sweating
- trouble sleeping
- vomiting
Treating prescription drug addiction
Prescription drug addiction usually requires professional intervention. Many different types of healthcare providers can play a significant role in discovering and addressing drug abuse. Treatments meant to help a prescription drug addict often use combined techniques in order to cover the complexity of the health condition. Depending on the medication abused as well as individual needs, treatment can vary. However, a combination of behavioral and pharmacological treatments are usually practiced.
Medications for prescription drug addiction treatment
Pharmacological treatment for drug addiction can address symptoms of withdrawal, mood disorders, and/or cravings. However, the risk that the substitute drug becomes the next medication abused is also present. The bottom line is that the use of drugs varies for different types of prescription drug addition. For example, opioid addiction has been clinically tested to respond to the use of methadone, buprenorphine, and/or naltrexone. However, there is no current use of medications in the treatment of Adderall addiction.
Behavioral and psychological treatments
Therapy is the foundation for prescription drug addiction recovery. The goal of behavioral and psychological treatments are to support emerging positive responses to environmental cues, turning them into habits. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, individual, group, and family counseling have the potential to help enable addicts in living a normal, healthy life. The Matrix Model is good example of a well structured and simplified approach including cognitive behavioral principles, individual and family therapy, 12 step program and weekly urine monitoring for drug use. Other kinds of behavioral treatment include contingency management, motivational interviewing, and support groups.
Treatment for prescription drug addiction
So where can you go to receive treatment for prescription drug addiction?
1. Treatment centers. Addiction treatment centers are facilities that offer the full scope of both behavioral and pharmacological treatment, and are supervised by some of the the most experienced professionals in the field. Treatment centers are most often recommended for the treatment of addictionsimply because they can monitor, treat and facilitate follow up for each patient and his family.
2. Detox clinics. Drug detox clinics have the capacity to assist in the case of intoxication, detoxication, or overdose. These clinics process hundreds or thousands of visits per year through their emergency departments. Staff supervise the medical removal of prescription drugs from the system, at the same time providing pharmacological and psycho-emotional support.
3.Physicians. A physician can help you identify and diagnose prescription drug addiction. Physicians are informed about patient's medications, health history, and can easily track the refill dates. Furthermore, physicians can assess your case using a brief intervention and then refer you to local resources according to your needs.
Psychiatrists can be another good place to receive solid advice for prescription drug addiction. Some psychiatrists specialize in drug addiction and can easily unveil addictive behavior, even at the earliest stages. Furthermore, psychiatrists can help explore possible co-occurring disorders and/or prescribe medications, when necessary.
4. Psychologists. Licensed clinical psychologists are trained to identify and treat drug addiction using psychotherapy and behavioral treatments. They can provide you with a safe environment in which to explore the reasons why you use drugs.
5. Support groups. Prescription drug addiction support groups are non-formal, patient-based groups that organize private meetings to share experiences and offer support. This form of mutual aid benefits both former addicts and those new to recovery through empathy.
6. Social workers. Licensed clinical social workers often have a different perspective when addressing addiction. Social workers can assist you in the selection of a financially suitable treatment center and refer you to state programs to support yourself or family members during and after treatment.
How to treat prescription drug addiction questions
Still have questions about the treatment of prescription drug addiction? Please feel free to post your question(s) in the comments section below. We try to respond to all legitimate concerns with a personal and prompt answer.
References Sources: NIDA: Principles of Drug Addiction Treatment
Utah Department of Human Resources
National Institute of Drug Abuse: Prescription Drug Alert
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Hi I was have been on Norcos for 5 years prescribed 3/10mg a day the last year i was taking 6-8 a day. 27 days ago i decide to quit cold turkey I was really lucky my withdrawls werent nearly as bad as some peoples & now i feel great besides my constant neck & shoulder pain ( i was thrown from a moving car 5 years ago) but i refuse to go back on pain meds. My only real problems is sleep or lack of, I dint have RLS but my arms & hands constantly jerk & twitch soon as i close me eyes it drives me insane i have tried a bunch of OTC sleep meds & they only make it worse, i s there anything i can do to fall asleep? Will i ever sleep sgain?
Hello Amie. Don't worry, you will be able to sleep normally again soon. As your body regenerates, brain's function will also return to normal and achieve homeostasis. Consider taking melatonin and work towards relaxation via deep breathing and other exercises.
I stop smoking spice a week ago but I still feel bad my neck feels numb my head too how long is it gonna take me to feel better?
Hi Robert. Spice withdrawal takes a while to end. But, even after it's normal, your organism still needs time to slowly heal. The good news is that if you aren't using, your body is working on haling itself. So, you'll get there, don't wory. It will only be getting better from now on.
Hello its Robert again its been almost month and a half I stop using k2 I feel better but my eyes hurt and I see flashing on my eyes they hurt is that normal
Hi Robert. I know that other people have also complained about pain in the eyes. The thing is, synthetic marijuana still doesn't have much scientific clarity around it and it's symptoms. My advise is to see an eye doctor for a professional opinion and perhaps treatment.

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Sunrise at 09:16 and Sunset at 18:32. It's light
Latitude. 44.6844°, Longitude. -85.9869°
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Geographic features & Photographs around Camp Chenaniah, in Michigan, United States
- lake;
- a large inland body of standing water.
- Pigeon Lake (7.1km)
- Eliza Lake (7.4km)
- Little Platte Lake (8km)
- Louise, Lake (8.5km)
- Deer Lake (9.4km)
- Bass Lake (9.7km)
- Platte Lake (9.8km)
- Bronson Lake (9.8km)
- Lower Woodcock Lake (9.8km)
- Upper Woodcock Lake (10km)
- Otter Lake (10km)
- Bell Lake (10.1km)
- Hooker Lake (10.3km)
- Lime Lake (10.4km)
- Harvey Lake (10.5km)
- Local Feature;
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- Platte River Campground (5.2km)
- Platte River State Fish Hatchery (5.4km)
- Clarks Mill (5.4km)
- Cherry Bowl Drive-in Theater (5.5km)
- Allyn (historical) (6km)
- Carter Corners (9.2km)
- Lighthouse Tabernacle (9.3km)
- Crystal Lake Country Club (9.4km)
- Homestead (10km)
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- Elm Grove Church (7.4km)
- Homestead Church (7.9km)
- Saint Andrews Episcopal Church (8.8km)
- Eden Church (9.4km)
- Carter Church (9.7km)
- Saint Philips Episcopal Church (9.8km)
- stream;
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- Collison Creek (3.7km)
- Carter Creek (5km)
- Brundage Creek (5.5km)
- Stanley Creek (6.6km)
- North Branch Platte River (6.7km)
- Kinney Creek (7.2km)
- cemetery;
- a burial place or ground.
- Memorial Park (5.1km)
- Champion Hill Cemetery (5.6km)
- Brundage Cemetery (7.8km)
- Almira Cemetery (8.9km)
- Homestead Cemetery (9.5km)
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- school;
- building(s) where instruction in one or more branches of knowledge takes place.
- Platte River School (3.8km)
- Drake School (8.2km)
- Grayson School (8.9km)
- Almira School (10.4km)
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- an administrative division of a country, undifferentiated as to administrative level.
- Homestead, Township of (4.9km)
- Platte, Township of (6.3km)
- bridge;
- a structure erected across an obstacle such as a stream, road, etc., in order to carry roads, railroads, and pedestrians across.
- Haze Bridge (4.5km)
- Case Bridge (4.8km)
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- a city, town, village, or other agglomeration of buildings where people live and work.
- Honor (3.9km)
- Averytown (historical) (5.1km)
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- an area, often of forested land, maintained as a place of beauty, or for recreation.
- Veterans Park (5.1km)
- Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore (10.5km)
- tower;
- a high conspicuous structure, typically much higher than its diameter.
- Honor Lookout Tower (6.6km)
- cape;
- a land area, more prominent than a point, projecting into the sea and marking a notable change in coastal direction.
- Bay Point (7.8km)
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2nd Person Shooter by Julian Oliver (2005)
Where previous games have manipulated the technique of second person perspective to enhance moments of game play, for example a battle in Metal Gear Solid lands you in your antagonist's point of view watching your own avatar, no prior game or game sketch, as is the format of Second Person Shooter, has solely explored the existential crisis implicit in this dislocation. This crisis results from a rupture in the grammatical framework of thematic roles – the basic lexical semantic representation upon which the logic of experience is defined. In game play this logic translates fluidly to the knowledge that I am the agent of my own experience, the Proto-Agent of my own experience and you, as my game play opponent, are the recipient or Proto-Patient of my attack. Through the game's mediated characteristic of extended embodiment, this basic natural premise can be broken. In Second Person Shooter Game law overrides Natural law as our primary sensory input, vision, is dislocated external to self in the avatar of Proto-Patient. Our playable knowledge of the game's laws, founded in the premise that we want our Proto-Agent avatar to win, here fight with the corporeal experience of Proto-Agency embodied in the re-assigned role of Proto-Patient. The challenge therefore in Second Person Shooter is less to kill your opponent than it is to intellectually override your history of biological cognition. Which rules do you play by, those of the mind or the body? Which agent will your ego partner with when You as you biologically perceive yourself to be, are no longer the priority of agency? The game in this sense becomes a difficult task of negotiating the strength of ones intelligence against the formidable power of ingrained biologism.
The simplicity of this demo's graphic style at first appears to assist one's interpretation of its special laws. Large block letters replace an avatar's head with the word 'ME' announcing the elementary condition that Proto-Agency is external to firstperson perception. Similarly the word 'YOU' is strategically positioned in the bottom left hand corner of the screen to provide a constant reminder of the embodied Proto-Patient's otherness. Game play commentary such as 'Saw myself attack' and 'Shot by me' further reinforce these difficult game laws. However these textual elements when encountered during game play confound, rather than assist one's ability to perceive agency. They enunciate the inherent fallacy of first person virtual embodiment by dually reminding us that first person experience of virtual embodiment is already a second person perspective. In Second Person Shooter the label 'YOU' not only suggests the second person perspective in the game, 'YOU' also designates second person perspective to the game, as you sit at your computer, outside the screen.
Second Person Shooter takes the simple format of a game sketch to exercise the experiential potential of the computer game format, in particular to highlight its privileged position as a dense media of virtual embodiment to corporeally illustrate complex logical arguments. Public discussions resulting from this demo have also contributed to a formal articulation of computer games' structural perspectives.
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Halloween Flash Fiction Blog Event with Jocelynn Drake
Not only do we get another new holiday story, today… we get to celebrate the release day for the first book in a brand new series from #CMCon16 Featured Author Jocelynn Drake! *tosses confetti* Shiver is the first book in the Unbreakable Bonds series from Jocelynn and Rinda Elliott. "Perfect" features characters in that world…
by Jocelynn Drake
As Andrei unlocked Lucas's front door, he swore that this time he'd give the key back. His boss had insisted that he have a copy when he'd been assigned to protect Lucas, but that was weeks ago. Now they were dating — not that either of them had been brave enough to actually use that word — and he really shouldn't have a key. It was just way too early for that.
But the issue was forgotten when he stepped into the massive penthouse with the open floorplan and his eyes fell on what looked to be two dozen pumpkins of various size spread across the island in the center of the kitchen.
"This is not my fault," Lucas announced, breaking Andrei's shocked stare. Cincinnati's top property mogul stood at the edge of the kitchen with one hand shoved in the pocket of his designer slacks while holding a tumbler of bourbon in his other hand. The sleeves of his dark navy sweater had been push up to his elbows, making him look as if he were posing for a fashion magazine. Andrei really should feel like a bum, standing there in his worn jeans, gray and blue U.K. wildcats T-shirt, and leather jacket, but looking at Lucas, all he could think about was pulling those designer clothes off the man.
Andrei smirked and he slid off his jacket. "Go for it. How is this not your fault?" he taunted, tossing the jacket over the back of the sofa.
Lucas rolled his eyes. "Ian was with me."
"Uh-huh." Andrei prowled closer, stopping when he was just inches from Lucas. He could hear the other man's breath catch and his chin tipped up slightly, offering his mouth up for a kiss. But Andrei just smiled and took the tumbler of alcohol out of Lucas's hand. "Ian was there," he prompted before taking a drink.
"I told him that we were going to carve pumpkins — which I still think is ridiculous — and Ian wanted to help find the perfect pumpkin." Lucas paused, glaring at the pumpkins spread across the granite-topped island. "Apparently he's done this before."
"So he found twenty perfect pumpkins you had to get?"
A low growl escaped Lucas before he snatched back his drink and downed the last of the warm, burning liquid. "No. But he was taking too long. They were all too small or too big or lopsided or … too orange. I don't know. I just started filling a cart. I figured that a couple of them had to be right."
"And what do you plan to do with all the others that don't become jack-o-lanterns?"
Lucas shrugged. "I told Ian he could have them for bread or pie or to decorate Rialto if he wanted," he said, mentioning the Italian restaurant where Ian was the head chef and part owner.
"Nice plan."
Andrei started to step away when Lucas's free hand shot out and wrapped in Andrei's T-shirt, pulling him back so that their chests bumped. He captured Andrei's mouth in a searing kiss that had Andrei sliding his arms around Lucas's waist while a low moan rumbled up his throat. God, how he missed this. Their schedules had become difficult to match and he found himself longing for moments just like this more often.
Pulling away, Lucas pressed his nose into Andrei's cheek as he nibbled along his jaw. "Are you sure you wouldn't rather…?"
"No." Andrei stepped back from Lucas and gave a little shake of his head as if to clear it. "We're carving pumpkins. It's not Halloween until you make jack-o-lanterns and watch some slasher flicks."
"And after…"
His smirk returned. "Then we screw each other's brains out."
"Oh yeah, because nothing turns me on like gutting harmless vegetables and playing in their entrails," Lucas mocked, but Andrei didn't miss his smile. There was something shining in his hypnotic green-gray eyes that convinced Andrei that Lucas was actually excited but simply didn't want to admit to it.
"Why don't you go get some newspaper while I set up?" Lucas grunted but started for the staircase leading to the second floor and his office. "And change out of your runway clothes," Andrei called after him.
Once he was alone, Andrei made quick work of selecting two moderate-sized pumpkins before placing the rest on the floor near the entrance. He and Lucas could haul them down to the parking garage later and load them into Lucas's Mercedes for delivery. He selected a couple of knives they'd be able to use for carving and some spoons for scooping out the interior.
Staring at the pumpkins, Andrei tamped down a groan. This really was a stupid idea. He hadn't carved a pumpkin in a few years. The last time was during a visit to see his parents down in Kentucky and they'd had fun designing silly expressions. The truth was that he wanted to do something mundane with Lucas. After a fire, car chase, being shot at, and nearly dying, Andrei was just looking for something that was … normal. But then he was dating Lucas Vallois, self-made millionaire and owner of the hottest nightclubs in the city. Lucas was used to charity fundraisers and the ballet.
Andrei looked up at the sound of bare feet across hardwood and smiled. Lucas had changed clothes … sort of. He was wearing jeans that rode low on his hips and nothing else. Not that he had a problem with the view. Lucas might spend his day behind a desk, but the muscles in his wide chest spoke of a man who knew his way around a gym. That wasn't going to be a distraction at all.
Dropping the stack of newspapers on the counter, Lucas held up his phone displaying a picture of complicated haunted house and spooky trees carved into a pumpkin. "I want to do something like that."
Andrei couldn't stop the laugh that rose in his throat. "Do you know how to make that?" he demanded, ignoring Lucas's glare.
"No, but—"
Andrei snatched the phone out of his hand and flipped through pictures until he came to the classic design with triangle eyes and large, grinning mouth. "You're making that," he said, showing him the picture.
"No buts. Jack-o-lantern virgins start there. You make that successfully and then you can move on to something more complicated."
"Who made you the pumpkin police?"
Andrei shoved Lucas's phone in his back pocket and picked up the newspapers, spreading them out to cover the island. "Experience. Now are you ready to get dirty?"
"With you?" Lucas's smile turned wicked and his voice dropped to a seductive growl. "Always."
Andrei just grinned back as he dropped a pumpkin in front of Lucas and handed him a pencil he'd dug out of drawer. For a breath it looked as if Lucas would argue, but he accepted the pencil and set about lightly drawing the face on the pumpkin. Andrei watched him for a moment, swallowing back teasing words about Lucas's own need for perfection, before he started on his own design.
"You do this every year?" Lucas asked when he was pleased with his design.
"Yep. My dad loves Halloween." He paused and flashed Lucas a crooked grin. "Of course, my parents grew up in the country that gave birth to Dracula."
"You dress up?"
Andrei stopped Lucas when he tried to cut out the eyes first. "Lid first. You gotta pull out the guts first," he instructed, picking up his own knife. "I dressed up most of the time. There was always a Halloween part somewhere. You?"
Lucas gave a brief shake of his head but refused to elaborate. Of course, that was just kind of par for the course. Lucas didn't talk about his past, not that it seemed like he had many good memories to share.
"Oh my god! Lucas suddenly groaned as he stuck his hand into the pumpkin. "This is disgusting!"
"Big baby," Andrei chuckled, pulling the lid off his own pumpkin.
Lucas looked into the pumpkin, horror drawing lines in his handsome face. "How much of this stuff needs to come out?"
"All of it."
"What?" he gasped.
"All. Of. It."
"This is repulsive."
"I had no idea you were such a prima donna. Should we have hired someone to gut your pumpkin so you didn't get your hands dirty?"
Lucas flicked his pumpkin-covered fingers at Andrei, flinging it across the counter to smack on Andrei's cheek.
"Guess you should have dressed appropriately." A smug smile slid across Lucas's lips as he dug his hand back into the pumpkin. "This is messy."
With a grin, Andrei reached over his shoulder and grabbed his T-shirt, pulling it off in one smooth move before tossing it over near the couch. There was no missing the way Lucas's hungry gaze swept down his bare chest, making Andrei wonder if he'd spoken too soon when he put carving ahead of other activities.
"That's a good start," Lucas murmured with a wicked grin. Andrei didn't have a chance to comment. Lucas pulled his fist out of the pumpkin and flung the guts at Andrei with a laugh. Andrei twisted and dove for the opposite counter, but there wasn't enough room to move. The cold, sticky goo splatted across his shoulder and back.
Andrei hissed at the sudden chill but didn't hesitate as he lunged for his own pumpkin. He grabbed a stringy, seed-filled glob and threw it at Lucas who was attempting to pull out a second handful, catching him across the chest. Lucas's dark laughter filled the penthouse as he threw more at Andrei, getting half of it in his hair.
Abandoning his pumpkin, Andrei stalked Lucas around the island, both of them holding globs of pumpkin in their hands. "You know you're not getting away from me," Andrei growled, bringing a light to Lucas's bright eyes.
"Why escape? We're both armed and I think I've gotten the better of you so far," Lucas teased. He took a step back, his foot landing on some of the splattered pumpkin, and started to slide. Andrei closed the distance in an instant, catching him and slamming him against the refrigerator before he could fall.
Their bare chests pressed close, both men were oblivious to the bits of pumpkin caught between them as they kissed. There was only the heat and the biting need to be closer. It was only when Andrei felt Lucas smear his pumpkin-filled hand across his back that he lifted his head, laughing.
"Hell. I'm going to be picking pumpkin seeds out of my ass, aren't I?"
Lucas licked along Andrei's lower lip before giving it a sharp bite. "Don't worry. I'll get those."
"You're the only person who could possibly make pumpkin carving sexy."
Something shifted in Lucas's eyes and some of the hunger dimmed, changing the light that played there into something softer. "Thank you for this," Lucas said, his deep voice barely more than a whisper. "I know from now on when I see a pumpkin, I'll always think of this moment."
Andrei kissed him, letting himself drown in the heat and the need so he didn't have to think about the ache that rose in his chest at Lucas's words or the fact that he wanted to give Lucas more moments just like this. Pulling back, Andrei flashed Lucas a wicked grin. "Then let's see about giving you a memory that'll make you blush when you see a pumpkin."
I can't wait to see what else is in store for these two, and the rest of the Unbreakable Bonds crew!
How many of you carve pumpkins for the holiday? What are your favorite designs? Have you seen a design you loved, but haven't tried yet? If you have pictures, I'd love to see them!! I'd also love to see you in Daytona, if you'd like to join Jocelynn and the rest of the awesome Featured Authors at the 2016 Coastal Magic Convention!)
You can find the kickoff post for this year's Halloween Flash Fiction Blog Event HERE, for a listing of all of this week's participating authors, many including giveaways.
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Comment by Peggy:
Wednesday, October 28th 2015 at 9:04 am |
I do love pumpkins and we we just do the basic designs on them My son was the one that went above and beyond on the decorating of them .
Comment by Dina S:
Saturday, October 31st 2015 at 7:43 pm |
I dont carve anymore, I dont have the talent, lol
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Former Cajon football standout Elijah Lilly didn't take long to make his first impression on the University of New Mexico — and the Mountain West Conference.
Lilly, a true freshman defensive back, racked up 160 return yards in the Lobos' 45-40 win over Air Force on Saturday, and earned Mountain West Conference Special Teams Player of the Week.
Saturday was just Lilly's second appearance this season with the Lobos and his first returning kicks. He had returns of 30, 38, 51 and 41 yards on possessions that netted three touchdowns and a field goal.


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Roast Stuffed Pork Loin with Port Sauce
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To make the toasted breadcrumbs, put 2 ounces sourdough bread in a food processor and pulse. Spread the breadcrumbs out on a pan and bake at 300 degrees until browned or toast in a skillet over medium heat. This is a beautiful centerpiece dish!
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- 1 c
- tawny port
- 1/2 c
- dried cherries, coarsely chopped
- 2 Tbsp
- canola oil, divided
- 3/4 c
- fennel bulb, finely chopped
- 1/2 c
- onion, finely chopped
- 1/2 c
- celery, finely chopped
- 2 clove
- garlic, minced (use large cloves)
- 1 c
- sourdough breadcrumbs, toasted
- 2 Tbsp
- butter, divided
- 2 1/2 c
- low-sodium chicken stock, divided
- 1 Tbsp
- fresh sage, chopped, divided
- 1 1/2 tsp
- fresh thyme, chopped
- 1 1/2 tsp
- kosher salt, divided
- 1 1/4 tsp
- black pepper, freshly ground, divided
- 3 lb
- boneless pork loin, trimmed
- cooking spray
- 2 sprig(s)
- fresh thyme
- 2
- fresh sage leaves
- 1
- shallot, peeled and quartered
- 1 Tbsp
- all-purpose flour
- 2 Tbsp
- water
How to Make Roast Stuffed Pork Loin with Port Sauce
- 1Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
- 2Combine port and dried cherries in a small saucepan over medium heat; bring to a boil. Reduce heat, simmer 4 minutes. Remove from heat; let stand 10 minutes. Drain cherries in a sieve over a bowl, reserving cherries and port.
- 3Heat a medium skillet over medium heat. Add 1 tablespoon oil to the pan; swirl to coat. Add fennel, onion, and celery; cook 10 minutes or until vegetables are almost tender, stirring occasionally. Add the garlic; cook 1 minute, stirring frequently.
- 4Combine the vegetable mixture, cherries, and breadcrumbs in a large bowl. Melt 1 tablespoon butter. Drizzle the melted butter and 1/4 cup stock over the bread mixture and toss. Stir in 2 teaspoons chopped sage, chopped thyme, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper.
- 5Cut horizontally through the center of the pork, cutting to,but not through, other side, using a sharp knife; open flat, as you would a book. Place the pork between 2 sheets of plastic wrap; pound to an even 1/2 -inch thickness using a meat mallet or small, heavy skillet. Brush 1 1/2 teaspoons oil over the inside of the pork; sprinkle with 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Spread the bread mixture over the pork, leaving a 1/2 inch border around the outside edges. Roll up the pork, jelly-roll fashion, starting with the short side. Secure at 2-inch intervals with twine. ABrush the outside of the pork with the remaining 1 1/2 teaspoon of oil; sprinkle all sides of the pork evenly with 3/4 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper.
- 6Heat a large skillet over high heat. Add the pork to the pan; cook 8 minutes, turning to brown on all sides. Place the pork on a roasting rack coated with cooking spray; place the rack in a roasting pan. Pour the remaining 2 1/4 cups stock in the bottom of the roasting pan, Roast the pork at 400 degrees for 45 minutes or until a thermometer inserted in the center of the pork registers 138 degrees. Remove the pork from the pan; let stand 15 minutes. Cut crosswise into 12 slices.
- 7While the pork is resting, pour liquid from roasting pan into a saucepan. Add the reserved port, thyme sprigs, sage leaves, and shallot; bring to a boil. Cook until the liquid is reduced to 1 cup (about 10 minutes). Combine the flour and 2 tablespoons water in a small bowl, stirring with a whisk., Add the flour mixture to the port mixture, stirring with a whisk; cook 5 minutes or until the port mixture begins to thicken. Add the remaining 1 tablspoon butter, stirring until the butter melts. Strain the sauce, discarding the solids. Stir in the remaining 1 teaspoon chopped sage, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Serve the sauce with the pork.
About Roast Stuffed Pork Loin with Port Sauce
Main Ingredient: Pork
Regional Style: American
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It's terribly late and I really should be in bed asleep right now, but I just need to write and process, and give a voice to the thoughts in my head.
Tonight was one of those times that mothers with older children warned me about back when Camden was still a baby. About how motherhood only gets harder as they get older, and how I should enjoy the "easy" days of him being so little. I remember feeling irritated and a little patronized when women would lecture me (I'm sure with the best of intentions) about all the things I would soon discover as my babies got older. I felt like they were talking to me like a 5 year old before her first day of kindergarten. I remember thinking, "Woman, I haven't gotten more than 90 minutes of solid sleep at a time in I don't know how long! My baby is in a cast that makes him scream in pain almost constantly. I spend all day wiping up poop and feeling like a dairy cow and you're telling me this is easy compared to having a kid who's self-sufficient and in school most of the day? Sorry lady, but I'm not buying it!"
But it does get harder, in it's own way. Tonight I had to hold my ground on an issue with Camden. In the end it became a matter of principle more than the actual issue at hand, but I've learned that those can be the hardest battles to fight. The words coming out of my my mouth were firm and undeterred, but in my head I didn't know what to do. I knew I had to follow through, but was I being too hard on him? Did I need to back off? Or hold my ground? I had no idea. But it was a battle that in the end I felt I lost. Sure, I got my way, but I watched him, blinking back angry tears, realizing that at that moment he was probably thinking how much he hated me. And I felt like I had lost a little piece of him.
Starting from the moment of conception, a woman becomes a mother and a changed being- permanently and fundamentally. From that moment on, every decision she makes affects another human being in one way or another. But from the moment the child leaves the womb, that little human begins inching away towards independence from the woman who was once his literal lifeline. Some days they move away imperceptibly, and other days in leaps. But no matter how far away they move from us, we are still a mother. They are still the one who changed us, heart and soul. They've brought out the very worst in us at times, but they've also brought out the very best that we never knew existed. A woman can never again become the person she was before she nurtured a life within herself.
As I watched his angry eyes, I had a flash-back of my little man, back when he was a baby and it was just the three of us. I could do no wrong in his eyes back then. His eyes lit up every time I came in the room and his smile made my heart melt. Nine years have gone by and he looks so much like he did when he was a baby, just older, and at the moment, angrier.
I think the advice from the well-intended, nostalgic women from when Camden was a baby was probably lamentation disguised as lecturing. Perhaps what they meant to say was, "Relish these days when he is still yours, entirely and completely, because it's hard as hell when he starts to think he's outgrown you. But don't get too discouraged. It's worth it. Not just in the end, but now as well."
And it is worth it. I love you, my little man.
Friday, June 28, 2013
Saturday, June 22, 2013
The calm before the storm
A week from today I'll be headed to Ghana for two weeks on a medical mission, followed by one thing after another from then until the end of July. I'm sure I won't be doing much blogging or much of anything really, other than just trying to keep my head above water. I thought I'd quickly catch up the blog on some of our most recent happenings.
|Of all the manly things my husband does, things like this are the most attractive to me- playing 10+ rounds of Princess Candyland with his daughter.
It was an amazing week despite the snow and freezing temperatures that we had to brave for a good part of the time. My children were resilient and strong, and they made me one proud momma. I was especially proud of my Camden, who on the first day pulled the handcart 9 long miles by my side, along extremely difficult and rocky terrain. Most of the grown men couldn't pull more than a mile or two before they had to stop and rest, and my little Camden pulled right along side me the entire day. It chokes me up to think of how my little boy was such a man that day.
My amazing children trekked 28 miles over 4 days, with the two oldest walking almost the entire way.
|One of the leaders, whose job was to set the pace, let Lauren ride along on his horse. It was the highlight of the trip for her. She asked me to tie her bandana around her neck like a "real cowgirl."
|My little Lauren's birthday party with three of her little buddies.
|A group of friends and I ran the Sawtooth Relay in early June- 62 miles from Stanley to Ketchum, along the breath-taking Sawtooth Mountain Range.
|My little Calista turned 2. As we sang her the "Happy Birthday" song, she shushed us the entire time.
|My little Luke graduated from kindergarten. That kid... I have a feeling I'm in big trouble when he hits his teens.
|As much as Dennis loves how much Calista is a daddy's girl, it gets a little frustrating for him when he can't even use the restroom without her wailing outside the door. These two have a very sweet and special bond.
And last but not least, I have to share a quick funny from Luke. On one of the days during the trek when it was particularly cold, with a constant downpour of rain and snow, I sat in the tent with the kids trying to pass the time. I took turns asking them what their ideal Saturday would be. Camden said he would want a breakfast of eggs and toast, followed by a trip to the toy store. In the afternoon he would have a friend over, and then he would end the day with a family movie night.
I asked Luke next and he said simply, "I'd rob a bank." Then he corrected himself. "Well first, I guess I'd tie up the policeman and then rob the bank. Then I'd spend all the money on Pokemon cards." Oh my goodness... should I be worried???
Thursday, June 6, 2013
Dear Rita
About a month after Calista was born, in 2011, you stood at Best Buy, sweating over the fact that you were ready to spend $500 on a camera that you had no idea how to use. Until then you had never used anything but a point and shoot, and that hadn't been replaced in 7 years. I laugh as I imagine the sales guy rolling his eyes at this lady who paced the aisle, fretting over what seemed like a monumental investment. He explained what ISO was and you were floored that a camera could take a picture in the dark, without flash. It was earth-shattering!
Here you are, two years later, and I think it's safe to say you've learned a fair amount, especially considering that you didn't even know what shutter speed was. You've spent countless hours up to this point studying, taking classes, and attending conferences. Discovering this new passion has changed you. It really has. You've discovered the magic of light and the subtle contours of a face. You've never looked at a sunset or the laughing face of a child the same again. It's like a veil has been lifted and you suddenly see beauty all around that you had never seen before. You still have a long way to go though, and no one knows that better than you do. I hope someday you'll learn to not be so hard on yourself.
I imagine in five years from now, you'll have learned a great deal more. I imagine you'll have purchased some fancy shmancy, top-the-line camera along with an arsenal of new lenses and gadgets. I hope your image quality and artistic eye will have drastically improved, and hopefully you'll be pursuing your true niche in photography. You know... the stuff that makes your heart soar and the endorphins flow when you work on it.
But it pains and frightens me to think of you becoming another game piece in this super-saturated and at times vicious industry. I've seen it happen to the best of people.
If you're tempted to sneer at a rookie photographer who shows up with a cheap or out-dated camera, I want you to remember what it was like for you in the months just after you bought your camera, when you were just starting to get your feet wet. I want you to remember how humiliating it was to call a photographer and ask for help on a simple technical question, only to be ignored or treated like an annoying child. I want you to remember what it was like to cry into your pillow at night because of something hurtful someone said about your pictures or lack of experience. I want you to remember how terrified you were before every photo shoot, and how you prayed silently the whole time you were shooting, that you wouldn't screw it up too badly. And then how devastated you were when you did. As painful as it was, I want you to remember… all of it. And as vividly as possible.
If a client cannot afford you or books with a cheaper photographer, for heaven's sake don't assume (or tell them!) that they don't value memories, art, or their family, like you hear some photographers say. In the end, a picture is just that- a picture. People shouldn't have to cancel their summer vacation or forgo buying their children school clothes to afford you. Think back on the days when Camden was a baby and you took him to JCPenney to have his portraits done. You paid $3.99 per sheet with no sitting fee. Are they less valuable than the pictures you take now with your new-found knowledge and fancy shmancy camera? Of course not. Think of the blurry, washed out pictures of your parents when they were children. They are worth more than all the gold in the world to you, and I guarantee there wasn't a Canon 5D Mark III in sight when they were taken.
If you become successful, get over yourself. You are taking pictures, not curing cancer. The knowledge you've acquired, while time-consuming and hard-earned, is not rocket science. Encourage and empower new photographers by offering your knowledge as freely as possible. Withholding encouragement and knowledge does not elevate you into a better photographer, it only isolates you and embitters others. But value your time. Remember that your time is not only yours, it is also your husband's and your children's. When you give your time away, you give away theirs as well.
I hope you'll never feel as though "you've arrived." I hope you always feel the yearning to improve, but I sure hope you'll have grown thicker skin by now. But not too much. Your sensitivity (as I write this, you call it wussiness) is part of what makes you you. But I hope you'll have learned to take criticism better, and not so personally. Your hobbies and talents do not define you, or at least they shouldn't. If you fail in photography, you are still you. Your value as a mother, a wife, a daughter, sister, and friend, are not diminished. And ultimately, that's what's the most important. I've never seen a headstone that read, "Beloved photographer." Perhaps you should remember to read the captions on headstones more often because they remind us what really matters in the end.
So I guess what I'm trying to say is keep moving forward, but keep an eye peeled on lessons learned in the past. Remember what it was like to be where I am now.
Wednesday, June 5, 2013
12 Years
A little over a week ago we celebrated our 12 year anniversary. I would be an ingrate if I didn't acknowledge one of the greatest blessings and joys in my life.
"Marriage is hard." I hear it all the time on TV and among friends, and grew up thinking marriage would be nothing but endless cumbersome years. I remember as a kid thinking of marriage something like a long vacation: fun and exciting at first, but tiresome and more of an inconvenience at the end.
I remember when I met Dennis thinking that while I wasn't immediately attracted to him in the romantic sense, that he would someday be married to one of the luckiest women in the world. I had no idea that woman would be me.
After 12 years, I can not agree with the phrase, "marriage is hard." At least not in my case. Sure, we've had our moments of frustration, impatience, and even anger with each other, but overall, marriage to this man has been one of the greatest delights of my life.
I love that we disagree, and actually quite often we do, but rarely do we quarrel. The longer we're married, the more differences I see between us as far political and social views go. But the longer we're married, the closer we become in the things that bind us together.
I think of the advice that is often given to new brides- to become one with their husband. I think perhaps that advice is taken too literally at times. As a new bride, I remember thinking that if I were to be a good wife I needed to brand cows and shoot guns with my husband, and become a unified front in all of our views. In an attempt to please him, I started listening to country music and even I even chose blue as my wedding color when my favorite color was red.
What a wonderful surprise it has been in my adult years to find my own identity, so very different from his, and to discover that if anything, our differences have drawn us closer. I rarely listen to country music anymore, I don't hide the fact from him that I don't like guns, and haven't branded cows with him since we were dating. Politically we have discovered even more significant differences, but we have agreed to disagree, and leave it be.
But we share our faith, the love of our country, the love of learning, the love of our children, and in quiet moments, we share our insecurities and confidences with each other.
If I could give some advice to my children in choosing their spouse, ultimately I would say don't choose based on commanlities, choose on compatibilities.
I love this man more with every passing day.
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After a year of blogging for Healthy Minds Canada, my time here has come to an end.
I've really enjoyed writing here, sharing what I've been through and tips I have learned, which have hopefully been of help to those who read it. This whole process has even helped me. I find writing very therapeutic and having a schedule to write every two weeks reminds me of my mental health, so it doesn't go neglected.
I hope I left a few take home messages, such as that mental health is important to everyone and should be acknowledged in our daily lives, not just those with a mental illness. Taking care of your mental health prevents mental illnesses from developing.
Every experience you go through, whether good or bad, is a learning experience. That includes the really tough times of a mental illness. I've gone through some horrible experiences, but I was able to share what I've learned from them with everyone on this blog. I try taking what I've learned and moving forward, not letting it label me and control my life. My mental illness is a small part of me; it's not everything and it doesn't define me.
If you want to hear more from me, follow me on @MentalUnity, where I post mental health related information, and I will be posting when I publish blog posts to my Tumblr.
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Two huge Hollywood stars – Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie - reportedly top the guest list for the Olympics themed yacht party that Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen will host. The party is expected to be lavish.
Allen has especially moored his vessel in Canary Wharf, East London just for the games, and his guest list includes some big names including other Microsoft co-founder and one of the richest men in the world – Bill Gates.
And Brangelina seems to be right up there on top of the social ladder.
Meanwhile, reports say the couple is also planning on putting together an event especially for the Olympics. Although they still belong to Hollywood, the two have been living in London since Angelina began filming there for her new movie called 'Maleficent'. They will also be inviting a lot of big names. Initial rumours say the guest list will include the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, Prince Harry, and David and Victoria Beckham.
The public is also expecting reports of their wedding party anytime soon as the couple finally got engaged this year. The two met in 2004 during the filming of Mr. & Mrs. Smith and have since had three children together. Along with three other adopted children, the couple has been raising their brood steadily for years now, cementing their place as one of Hollywood's sturdiest families.
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THEIR first meeting had been, in truth, a strange one. A passionate admirer of the beauties of Nature, always in search of sublime scenes, the young physicist had undertaken, the preceding summer, a journey to Norway, for the purpose of visiting those solitary fiords that suck in the sea; those mountains whose snowy summits, pure and unspotted, tower above the clouds; but urged chiefly by an ardent desire to make a special study of the Aurora Borealis, that sublime manifestation of the life of our planet. I was his companion on this journey. The sun, sinking beyond calm and unsounded fiords, the rising of the Day-star above the summits of the mountains, produced in his soul — the soul of an artist and a poet — an indescribable emotion. We remained there more than a month, exploring the picturesque region extending from Christiania to the Scandinavian Alps. And Norway was the birthplace of that daughter of the North who was to cast so sudden a spell over his yet unawakened heart. She was there, a few steps distant from him, and yet it was only on the day of our departure that chance — that goddess of the ancients — decided to bring them face to face.
The morning light gilded the distant mountain peaks. The young Norwegian had made an excursion with her father to one of those mountains which, like the Rigi of Switzerland, are the resort of tourists, to witness the sunrise that on this particular day had been marvelous. Iclea had withdrawn alone to a solitary hillock a few yards distant, in order the better to observe certain details of the landscape, when, turning around, with her face opposite the sun, in order to take in the whole of the horizon, she perceived — not now on the mountain or on the earth — but on the sky itself, her image, her full-length figure, quite recognizable by its likeness. A luminous aureole encircled the head and shoulders like a crown of dazzling brightness, and a large aerial circle, faintly tinted by the colors of the rainbow, surrounded this mysterious apparition.
Astonished and agitated by the strangeness of the spectacle, and impressed, as she still was, by the splendor of the sunrise, she did not at first observe that another image, that of a man's figure in profile, was beside hers, — the silhouette of a traveler standing motionless, contemplating the scene, and looking like one of those statues of saints that adorn the columns of churches. This masculine countenance and her own were framed in by the same aerial circle when she perceived this strange human profile outlined against the sky. She thought herself the victim of some fantastic illusion, and made a gesture of surprise, almost of terror. Her aerial image repeated the gesture, and she saw the spectre of the traveler carry its hand to its hat and uncover its head in salutation, then fade away and vanish from view at the same time as her own.
The Transfiguration on Mount Tabor when the disciples suddenly beheld the image of the Master accompanied by the images of Moses and Elias, did not cause a more profound astonishment to those who witnessed it than did the sight of the anthelion, of which the explanation is known to all meteorologists, to the innocent Norwegian maiden.
This apparition remained fixed in her thoughts like some wonderful dream. She had called her father, who was standing at a little distance behind the hillock, but when he came there was nothing to be seen. She asked him for an explanation of the apparition, but could obtain nothing in reply, unless it were a doubt, almost a denial of the reality of the phenomenon. This excellent man, a retired military officer, belonged to that category of distinguished sceptics, who content themselves with denying whatever they have no knowledge of or do not understand. It was in vain she declared that she had just seen her image on the sky, and also that of a man whom she judged must be young and of a good figure — it was in vain she related to him all the details of the apparition, and added that the figures had seemed to her larger than life, resembling colossal silhouettes; he declared with an air of authority and with some emphasis, that it was what is called an optical illusion produced by a disordered imagination, often the result of disturbed sleep, especially during the period of adolescence.
But as we were going on board the steamer that evening, I noticed a young girl with very fair hair looking at my friend with an undisguised expression of amazement on her face. She was leaning on her father's arm on the quay, and stood motionless as Lot's wife after she had been changed into a pillar of salt. I drew George's attention to her as we went on board, but he no sooner turned around to look at her than, flushing quickly, she turned her head aside and fixed her gaze on the wheel of the vessel, which had now begun to move. I do not know if Spero had remarked this. In point of fact neither of us had observed the aerial phenomenon of the morning, at least not during the time in which the young girl was near us, hidden from view by the bushes. It was the eastern portion of the heavens, the magnificence of the rising sun that had especially attracted us. George had, however, saluted the young Norwegian, whom he quitted with regret, with the same gesture with which he had saluted the rising sun, and which she had taken as being for herself.
Two months later the Count de R—— held a brilliantly attended féte in honor of a recent triumph of his compatriot Christine Nilsson. The young Norwegian and her father, who had come to Paris to spend there a part of the winter, were among the guests. They and the famous singer had known each other for a long time as compatriots, Norway and Sweden being sister countries. We, however, now visited the house tonight for the first time, our invitation being due to the appearance of Spero's latest book, which had already attained marked success. Dreamy, thoughtful, learned with the solid learning of the North, eager for knowledge, Iclea had already read more than once and with lively interest, this somewhat mystical work in which the author has laid bare the secret doubts of his soul, unsatisfied with the Pensées of Pascal. Let us add that she herself had a few months previously successfully passed the examination for a higher degree, and having abandoned the study of medicine, which had at first attracted her, had thrown herself with ardor into the study — at that time coming into fashion — of physiological psychology.
When M. George Spero was announced, it seemed to her as if an unknown friend, the confidant of her thoughts almost, were about to enter the room. She trembled as if an electric shock had passed through her. George, little accustomed to society, timid and embarrassed when with strangers, fond neither of dancing, playing, nor conversing, had remained in a corner of the salon with some friends, indifferent to waltzes and quadrilles, but listening with interest to some of the master-pieces of modern music played with feeling, and the evening had passed without his approaching her, although he had not failed to observe her — although indeed among all this brilliant company he saw no one but her. More than once their glances had encountered each other. At last at about two o'clock, when the restraint of the earlier part of the evening had begun to wear away, he ventured to approach her, but without addressing her. She it was who spoke first, asking him to explain to her the meaning of a passage toward the conclusion of his book. Flattered, but still more surprised that those metaphysical pages should be read by a woman, — and so young a woman — the author answered with some embarrassment that such subjects were rather dry for a woman. She responded that not all women — not all young girls even — devoted themselves entirely to the arts of coquetry; and that she knew of some who occasionally studied, worked and thought.
She spoke with some warmth in her eagerness to enter her protest against the contemptuous disdain of certain scientists for her sex and to vindicate their intellectual claims, and she had but little difficulty in gaining a cause in which her opponent was not her adversary.
This latest book of its author, of which the success had been striking and immediate, notwithstanding the serious nature of its subject, had crowned the name of George Spero with glory; and the brilliant author was received in every salon with lively expressions of interest. The two young people had hardly exchanged a dozen words before he found himself the center of observation of the assembled guests, answering various questions, by which their tête-à-tête was continually interrupted. One of the most eminent critics of the day, had a short time before devoted a long article to the new work, and this now became the subject of general conversation. Iclea held herself apart. She felt — and women rarely deceive themselves — that the hero of the evening had already observed her; that their minds were already united by an invisible thread, and that, as he answered the more or less commonplace questions addressed to him, his thoughts were not all in the conversation. This first secret triumph sufficed her. She did not aspire to any other, and she had, besides, recognized in his profile, that of the mysterious aerial apparition, and the young passenger of the Christiania steamer.
In this, their first interview, he was not slow in manifesting his enthusiasm for the marvelous scenes of Norway, telling her of his travels there.
She was burning to hear some allusion to the aerial phenomenon which had made so deep an impression upon her, and she could not understand his silence and reserve regarding it. He, however, not having observed the anthelion at the moment when her image appeared in it, had not been especially surprised by a phenomenon which he had already seen several times and observed under better conditions from the parachute of a balloon, and having taken no particular notice of it, had nothing to say about it. Nor did the circumstance of his journey on the boat occur to his memory, and although the beautiful girl did not seem to him altogether a stranger, he could not remember where he had before seen her. For my part, I recognized her at once. They talked of lakes, rivers, fiords, mountains. He learned from her that her mother had died at an early age, of an affection of the heart; that her father preferred the life of Paris to that of any other city; and that it was probable that she would revisit but rarely her own country. A remarkable similarity of tastes and ideas, congeniality of disposition and mutual esteem at once placed them en rapport. Educated according to the English fashion, she enjoyed that independence of mind and freedom of action which French women are denied, until after marriage, and she did not feel herself embarrassed by any of those social conventionalities, the object of which seems to be with us, the protection of innocence and virtue. Two friends of her own age had already come alone to Paris to finish their musical education, and all three lived together in perfect security in the midst of this Babylon, without ever even suspecting the dangers of which Paris is said to be full. The young girl received the visits of George Spero as her father himself might have received them, and in a few weeks the similarity of their characters and their tastes had associated them in the same studies, the same researches, and often in the same thoughts. Almost every afternoon, drawn by a secret attraction, he directed his steps from the Latin Quarter toward the banks of the Seine, whose course he followed till he reached the Trocadero, and passed several hours with Iclea, either in the library, the terrace of the garden, or promenading in the Bois. The impression first received from the apparition had remained in the soul of Iclea. She regarded the young savant, if not as a god or a hero, at least as a man superior to his contemporaries. The reading of his books strengthened this impression and augmented it. The feeling she had for him was more than admiration. It was almost veneration. When she became more intimately acquainted with him, the great man did not descend from his pedestal. She found him so superior to every one else in knowledge, and at the same time so unaffected, so sincere, so amiable, and so indulgent toward others and — for she seized every pretext to hear his name uttered — she was sometimes compelled to listen to remarks made by his rivals concerning him, that seemed to her so unjust, that she began to regard him with an affection that was almost maternal. Does this feeling of protecting love then, already exist in the heart of every young girl? It may be so, but certain it is that Iclea loved him thus at first. I think I have said before that the disposition of this savant was naturally tinged with melancholy, which Pascal called the nostalgia of the soul. His constant occupation, in fact, was the solution of the eternal problem, the "To be or not to be" of Hamlet. At times he seemed depressed, sad, even to death. By a strange contradiction in his nature, when his gloomy thoughts had, so to say, spent themselves in his investigations, and his brain could no longer work, peace and serenity once more took possession of his mind, the red blood again circled through his frame, and the philosopher became a child — gay, simple, easily amused, with tastes almost like those of a woman, fond of flowers, perfumes, music, reverie, and at times even astonishingly indifferent to everything.
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In recent days, continuous do to "one-day tour of Shanghai" chaos related reports, cause social attention, also attract the attention of the departments: yesterday, the city tourism bureau joint law enforcement team soldier scores road, culture of several famous scenic spot in lujiazui area of the site inspection.
Yesterday morning at 9 o 'clock, the reporter followed the city tourism market management office, deputy director of the Gu Jianbin team, came to jin MAO tower ticket window for inspection.In more than half an hour, a total of five or six foreign tour group to visit.Law enforcement personnel to each team has carried on the detailed inspection, found no "black society".However, some non-standard phenomenon still exists.
In a travel agency on the itinerary of zhejiang the jinmao tower is the pay project, and according to the schedule should be the night before to see.The tour guide explanation because time delay for a day.According to the regulation, schedule changes and to pay since the project, all need visitors signed up.Gu Jianbin demanding visitors sign list, guide the draft was pulled out a crumpled paper, of which more than 10 visitors signature."Itinerary, a list of the sign are the formal format, it is out of the specification."Gu Jianbin education on the site, the other party to accept.
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I was told that PubCon evenings were all about staying out late and drinking your liver away. Yes, I was up late last night, but since I don't drink I was transcribing my session notes instead for your enjoyment. Hopefully, this evening will be a little easier.
I have to admit that I am a schwag junky, and PubCon has not disappointed me. I will post all the schwag I got shortly.
PubCon Day 2: Viral Videos, Competition Analysis, Copywriting, Misc
George Wright – VP Marketing & Sales of Blendtec (Opening Speaker)
George is the mastermind behind the viral campaign of willitblend.com. I am sure many of people have seen the blender videos that will blend whatever you suggest. If not, check it out here:
Here are some of George's key components in creating a viral video:
Suggestions on how to make your video interactive:
Risks of a viral compaign:
Results from WillItBlend:
Quote: "Instead of making ads, you now should try to make content." "Success Breeds Success"
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10:15am – Skipped out on presentations to network with vendors at the exhibit hall
11:30 – Competitive Intelligence: Know Thy Competitor Well
I walked in on this presentation when they were halfway done, due to my interaction with all the conference exhibitors. I must admit that I was sad that I missed this presentation. Just the short fragments I got from this presentation were gold. I can't wait for the CD to come for this one.
I came at the end of William Atchison (Founder of Crawl Wall) presentation. He was talking about how to make your robot.txt a bouncer, and stopping unwanted traffic from coming to your site. A resource he offered was robottxt.org He was also very much against archive.org and recommended checking out noarchive.net to learn more about how to stop archive.org from archiving your site.
Q&A brought out a lot of good points. The panel talked about how ISPs are very weak points for security. "You can easily bribe the 16 year old high school student who is doing tech support to get the information you want on your competitor."
William said that he is seeing a lot of fake google bots, and unless you do a reverse IP lookup on the bot you can't distinguish them from the real deal. The IP space is much more policed than DNS, and one should use the tools for IPs over DNS.
Andy Beal shared an interesting story about how he found information on a competitor through Alexa . Alexa has a great tool that shows what websites people visit after visiting the site they are highlighting. Andy found that his competitor employees were visiting internal web projects after visiting the company's main website. He was able to see what they were working on because it wasn't password protected.
Quote: "Archive.org is like Hepatitis C, you can't ever really get rid of it." William Atchison (probably the best quote of the conference thus far.
1:30pm – Effective Action-Based Copywriting
Heather Lloyd-Martin – President of SuccessWorks
The one thing that was great about Heather's presentation was her energy. You could tell that she loved what she did. I wish that more of the presentees had her excitement for their area of expertise.
The other great thing about Heather's presentation is that she gave us a real life case study with her client LusterForever. It was nice to have something more than just the panelist's thoughts.
Heather's core thought around great content writing is to create content that is so compelling that people have to take action. To her SEO copywriting is more than just keyphrase usage. This is definitely a refreshing view, because it is not what you find on the web. In fact, I am notorious for focusing more on keyword writing than conversion writing.
However, she didn't completely disregard the importance of utilizing keyphrases in your content. Some of her suggestions on writing for keywords are:
She also went into depth on how to write for page titles:
Heather's take on how copy should be structured, toned, and felt:
How to craft your "Benefits Statements" for your website:
Be sure to have your "Call to Action" in all your writing:
I was very impressed with Heather's overall assessment on copywriting and SEO. I particularly feel that she hit the nail on the head with benefit statements. I feel that a lot people really do push this as much as they should.
Jill Whalen – CEO of HighRankings.com
Jill's presentation on SEO Copywriting followed a similar format to what she presented yesterday. Basically, she showed what SEO Copywriting is and what it is not.
What SEO copywriting is NOT (according to Jill):
Remember this:
Every page must provide:
What is Good Content:
SEO Writing Tips:
I really appreciated Jill's tips. I don't think people focus enough on being descriptive. In fact, I think we would have a much different web if we told everyone that Google would rank you better if you were more descriptive (oh wait, isn't that what LSI is?).
However, I am not sure I am completely on board with Jill's assessment on keyword density. Her opinion on it was that it wasn't necessary for SEO copywriting. I asked her in Q&A what evidence she had to support this assumption. Her reply was that she had 13 years in the field as evidence enough. The answer to me was like having your mother tell you that she was right because she is your mother. Not that I discredit Jill's background, but in a business where SEO is anctidotal at best it is always nice to have some data to support your claims.
2:50pm – Local Search Optimization
I had to go to my car to dump off all my schwag. Unfortunately, the free parking is located in New Zealand! I came in on the end of the presentation when they were connecting everyone who were in similar industries in order to do reciprocal linking.
4:10pm – Five Bloggers and a Microphone – What's The Worst That Can Happen?
This was an interesting panel. Basically, it was open mike for anyone to talk and ask questions. I am glad I stayed until the end because that is when all the good stuff began to come out.
Question: How much did social media play in the recent presidential campaign?
The discussion was mainly around Obama's successful use of using social media.
Question: What are some of your tips for corporate bloggers?
Andy Beal: Interviewed Bob Pearson of Godaddy and he stated that he treats their blog as if it is a product. Also, if you don't have an opinion you might as well as be a news rss feed. Have an opinion.
Michael McDonald: Don't stop blogging! You do more damage when you start blogging and then six months down the road you stop.
Lee Odden: Offer incentives in order to keep people blogging. This helps particularly if someone is replaced.
Jane Copland: Have goals and objectives to meet.
Question: What do you see as the future of blogs? (this was my question)
Michael McDonald: Companies need to become publishers if they are going to take advantage of the future.
Andy Beal: Blogs have gone mainstream. Blogs have become sanitized by the masses. I don't see any major drastic changes concerning blogs themselves. Twitter has become popular. I see more innovation on platforms. Mainstream media and blogs are blurring together. I don't see anything replacing blogging.
Barry Schwartz: How many feel blogs are dying [no hands were raised]? I recommend you just keep testing.
Question: How do you have a life off the web?
Barry Schwartz: I have a strict regiment, I am up by 5am and done by 9am.
Andy Beal: I just didn't want to have to compete with the news agencies in breaking news. I don't get up until 9am.
Question: What are some tips for being successful with a blog?
Barry Schwartz: Be consistent, you never know what's going to become popular.
Lee Odden: Write about things you are passionate about. If you wrote a post that was popular write a follow-up.
Michael McDonald: Be passionate and be consistent.
Jane Copland: Have personality and add pictures.
Andy Beal: Focus on the title of the post. The title is what people see in the rss feeder. I am not opposed about being cryptic in my titles.
Question: How do you get into Google News?
This question set off a passionate debate between Andy and Barry. Apparently, they had several blogs post back and forth on the subject.
Andy's suggestions on how to get into Google News
Andy further gave an example about a friend of his named "Randy Deal." Andy, I mean, Randy had to go through these steps in order to get into google news.
Andy felt that getting into Google news was really worth it. There is no official policy, there is no official review. It is manual review. He gets about 200 uniques a day. He strongly felt that you needed to have the year, the month, the day in the URL in order to avoid the United Airlines fiasco.
At the end of it all I went up to Barry and he showed me how to get into techmeme's news. All in all, it was a great session. I probably gained more from this session than most.
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Blah, blah, blah, everyone is doing it. The web is littered with unoriginality. Find what makes you unique and stay with it. Vow to be unique. Example: 3 Doors Down—A True SEO Music Video Ü
Give yourself a time limit when writing a post and then publish it when you hit the deadline. Published imperfection is progress. Unpublished perfection is worthless. Vow to have flaws. Example: My Imperfect Plan
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(Presseportal openBroadcast) - When Truman created his farewell speech, he stated to beware with the "Military Industrial Complex," as it would be able to circumvent the democratic method. What exactly is definitely an industrial complex, and what did he imply?
Initial of all, the term "Industrial Complex" can be a metaphor for a collection of entities which have overlapping interests. Take one of the most popular, and likely most talked about, the Military Industrial Complex. There are numerous various companies that make military hardware and software program. This by itself would make them an "industry" rather than a "complex." Get more information about HPE ITALIA HPE http://www.industriaitaliana.it/hpe-cosi-lindustria-hi-tech-puo-salvare-il-sistema-bancario-italiano/
The factor that makes it a complicated is that they've a lot of handle more than the government. Now, ostensibly, we live within a democratic society, or a lot more specifically a participatory republic. Meaning we elect leaders who then make the decisions on how we run our lives.
But these leaders need to be elected. And in an effort to do that they need to have to spend lots of income. Much more money than they make while in workplace. Look at a regular small business. Any cash they spend in advertising has to be produced up in sales. More than produced up in sales. If any firm spends two million dollars in advertising, one example is, but that only brings in one particular million in sales, then they've got an issue.
However, politicians devote millions on elections, however they only make a couple hundred thousand dollars a year. How is this possible? Exactly where do they get all the funds from? Campaign donations. Political Action Committees, otherwise known as PACs.
Now, why would persons give them so much cash? Due to the fact those are the those that make the laws. Along with the people that make the laws often make laws that favor the individuals who spend them to run for office.
So yet another factor that members of an industrial complicated do is they share their political donations. They place their revenue together, they spend for specific congress to turn into elected. Then they lobby congress to assist their organization.
How does the military contractors do this? They make sure congress keeps the budget higher for military equipment. They ensure that congress keeps the contractors researching and creating new weapons. They be sure that situations exist, commonly in other nations, for all those firms to use these weapons.
As Basic Smedley said many decades ago, "War is major enterprise." This means that anytime there is a war, the businesses that make the bombs and planes and bullets are generating lots of money.
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Think globally, act locally. It's not a new idea.
When developing a strong business, one that not only can scale globally, but can also work within smaller networks, the key is to "build deep understanding and partnerships across cultural, political, economic, and regulatory differences," according to our August 2013 Entrepreneur of the Month, Thunderbird School of Management's Mansour Javidan.
His new book, "Developing Your Global Mindset," will push the boundaries of your current global leadership skills, says Javidan.
"Our goal is to identify ways you can successfully influence diverse others while working within the complex and fast-paced world of global business," he says of his book, which is an invaluable resource for individuals and teams who have global interactions as well as those who coach and develop global leaders.
Scroll down for our Q&A. And click here for Javidan's Tips for Entrepreneurs to help you develop your global mindset.
Also in this issue:
- Futurist Andy Hines gives us insight into Fred Kofman's "Conscious Business: How to Build Value Through Values." "I came away with several takeaways that I can immediately integrate into my work," says Hines. You will, too! And be sure to check out Hines' interesting speech topics to hire him as a keynote speaker.
- How to Be Interesting (In 10 Simple Steps) is a charming offering by cartoonist Jessica Hagy. Not only will these ideas on places to go and things to do make you grin—they'll help you hone your global mindset with humor. Check out our August Book of the Month.
- Financial Planner Bryan Beatty sheds light on the volatile bond market in this month's Retirement column.
- Hiring expert Barbara Mitchell shares three tips on how you can develop a global mindset in your HR department.
- Last, but not least, I say goodbye to my father, who passed away this year on Father's Day. Our tumultuous relationship taught me how to go deep, stay strong, and think big. I invite you to read my eulogy to my dad in this month's Parenting column.
In celebration of thinking deeply about all of life's big issues, we leave you with this parting thought from Jessica Hagy's "How to Be Interesting." From the chapter entitled, "Embrace Your Weirdness," she writes:
No one is normal. Everyone has quirks and insights unique to themselves. Don't hide these things—they are what make you interesting. Leave the house as yourself. Be yourself at work. Wear your personality proudly. Don't censor your skills or hide your unique features. To have a difference is to have an identity. To make it public is to truly be yourself.
Here's to embracing your inner weirdness—and to making a difference. — Hope Katz Gibbs, publisher, Be Inkandescent
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