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Welcome to the March 3rd edition of the Carnival of Retirement.
Pauline @ Reach Financial Independence writes Buying a house cash: being truly at home – I decided to buy a house cash to fully own the roof over my head, even though it doesn't make full financial sense
Robert @ The College Investor writes The Politics of Debt in America – Some version of the long forgotten debtor's prison is back in the reckoning. It is not a prison per se, but still there is likelihood that people will get punished for not paying their bills. This seems a regressive step, considering the fact that America has shifted towards becoming a debtornation rather than a debtor's prison.
Robert @ Entrepreneurship Life writes Do You Need a Design Patent For Your Product? – Why You May Need a Patent
Andrew @ 101 Centavos writes Stupid Friends Are Expensive – A moral tale on the uselessness of idiot friends, whereby a young man must make a choice between standing by his old (and stupid) high school chum, and getting on with life.
Barbara Friedberg @ Barbara Friedberg Personal Finance writes My Farming Past Taught Me More than just How to Muck Manure – A former farmer shares money-spending-saving-investing wisdom.
Amanda L Grossman @ Frugal Confessions writes Insights from Our Free Investment Portfolio Check-Up, and How to Get Yours – There is something that I have learned along the way in my frugal decadent lifestyle: if you practice frugality all of your life, then you are most likely going
Evan @ My Journey to Millions writes I Am Actually Excited to Buy My Niece's Birthday Gift – Investments! – I hate how many toys I have in my house because I truly believe that my son just doesn't care about 92% of the toys. So I think I just see them as wasted money mostly by very generous friends and family. I was expressing my feelings to a buddy when he told me instead of purchasing a gift that his niece or nephew won't remember he takes the equivalent amount he would have spent and invests it for them.I hate how many toys I have in my house because I truly believe that my son just doesn't
Corey @ 20s Finances writes Clipping Coupons: Is it Worth It? – In order to determine whether coupons are worth your time, consider this simple argument.
Jason @ Live Real Now writes Make Extra Money Part 4: Keyword Selection – In this installment of the Make Extra Money series, I'm going to show you how I do keyword research. Properly done–unless you get lucky–this is the single most time-consuming part of making a niche site. If you aren't targeting search terms that people use, you are wasting your time.
Don @ MoneySmartGuides writes How Much Does an MBA Really Cost? – On average, you could pay more than $60,000 for a two-year MBA program. But getting your MBA from one of the most prestigious institutions in the United States could cost more than $100,000.
Penny Thots @ Penny Thots writes Haggling: The Value of Patience – Try slowing down and pausing when you're considering a purchase, especially for large one. Take your time. Don't hesitate to counteroffer, even if you'd be willing to pay the first-offered price. You'll be amazed at how much you can save with this method.
Michelle @ The Shop My Closet Project writes Money Love Blanket-Saving money is an act of self-love – It's my view that the concept of saving money is sold to people in the wrong way. We're told that we should save because it's a good thing to do, you should save in case of an emergency. There is a lack of connecting with emotions that affect our money lives. These things that we're saving for seem so abstract and I don't know about you but I like to live in the fool's paradise where emergencies don't happen to me. Emergencies happen to other people.
MMD @ My Money Design writes The Roth IRA Basics and What You Need to Know to Get Started Today! – If you're trying to figure out what to do differently with your money, read on as I explain all the Roth IRA basics and how you can make the most of them.
Crystal @ Married (with Debt) writes If You Are Struggling with Debt, Do Not Get Pets… – When in debt, avoid the pets. I should know. Our pets have cost us about $3000 in 4 years…
Jennifer Lynn @ Broke-Ass Mommy writes The practicality of joint or separate bank accounts – Where do you stand on joint vs separate bank accounts? Read my take!
Maria @ The Money Principle writes Stumbles on the way to paying our debt – Last week we were very happy to announce that we had repaid some lb100k ($157k) in a tad over 3 years. But don't believe it was all plain sailing – changing our lives to accommodate budgets and be more careful with money was breaking a (bad) habit of a lifetime.
Daniel @ Sweating the Big Stuff writes Buy Cheap Wine For Your Friends But Tell Them It Was Expensive – Five Cent Nickel recently posted about wines prices and perceptions, noting a Freakonomics podcast that discussed the topic. I've always been a big fan of Freakonomics, and was even mentioned in their blog way back when I was a college student with an internship. The specific podcast talked about how individals rate cheap and expensive…
Little House @ Little House in the Valley writes The Advantages of Buying Secondhand – Although some people are still reluctant to buying used items, doing it offers many advantages when it comes to some specific goods.
Eddie @ Finance Fox writes Another Riches to Rags Story – Even though I'm certainly not the type to laugh at anyone's misfortunes, riches to rags stories are certainly a huge laugh for me.
Roger the Amateur Financier @ The Amateur Financier writes Money and Child Raising: Saving for Child's College – A discussion of the pros and cons of saving and investing to help your child pay for their college education when they reach that point.
Hank @ Money Q&A writes What To Do Right Now Before You Lose Your Wallet – Here are tips that you can use right now to make sure that if you lose your wallet it doesn't completely ruin your financial day and worse end in identity theft.
krantcents @ KrantCents writes A Simple Retirement Plan for You! – Retirement can happen at any time! A typical definition of retirement is the act of leaving one's job and ceasing work. In my parent's generation, you kicked back and did not do much. It was a way of withdrawing or retreating from the work world.
Miss T. @ Prairie Eco Thrifter writes How to Get Your Budget to Balance – Here are a few tips on how to get your budget to balance.
Investor Junkie @ Investor Junkie writes Investing with the Dividend Discount Model – The beauty of the dividend discount model is in its simplicity and effectiveness on dividend-paying stocks.
Tushar @ Finance TUBE writes Securing you Future after Retirement – Making your future secured this is the punch line. Yes, you would receive a sum of money every month, sitting at home without having to invest anything substantial. This would be a lifetime income solution for you. However, it's not easy receiving the social security retirement benefits.
Girl Meets Debt @ Girl Meets Debt writes Observations of a Former Bank Teller – Many people who know me in my real life are surprised to find out that I went into banking in the first place since I am horrible at math (2+2=let me see check on my Iphone calculator)
Corey @ Steadfast Finances writes Mutual Funds: What Are They? Are They Safe? How Do I Choose? – Investors have different opinions on whether you should invest in mutual funds, but it is really quite simple.
Invest It Wisely @ Invest It Wisely writes Romance 101: How to Turn Up the Heat This Valentine's Day – Does Valentine's Day remind you of how sad your romantic life has been? Well, all is not lost, and here's how you can express your feelings and affection in a special way.
Jon the Saver @ Free Money Wisdom writes Why The Envelope System is Perfect for a Marriage – This envelope system is great for married couples and helping them get back on track financially.
Mike @ Personal Finance Journey writes How to define simple living money saving tips – A great how to on money saving tips, help you reflect on your attitude and PFJ hot 5 tips on simple living money saving tips.
Tony @ We Only Do This Once writes The 8 Week Rule – The 8 week rule is key for a lot of reasons, but most important is that you should not make judgements too early on the progress you are making. Creating new connections in the brain takes time. You must keep at it, even if you feel like you are not making immediate improvement.
Mr.CBB @ Canadian Budget Binder writes Income Tax Is Like A Four Letter Word – Income tax doesn't have to be a four letter word if you plan and maximize on the credits available for your personal or your business returns.
Sean @ One Smart Dollar writes The Rise of the 15 Year Mortgage – With interest rates at such low levels, 15 year mortgages have become increasingly popular. Are they right for you?
Ted Jenkin @ Your Smart Money Moves writes Run Your Family Finances Like A Business – When we opened oXYGen Financial back in 2008, we introduced two very important financial planning concepts.
Tushar @ Start Investing Money writes The Importance of Planning and Saving for the Future – Most of us realize we should put some regular effort into saving money for our futures. However in reality we don't all manage to do it.
Jon @ Novel Investor writes A Guide To Major Stock Market Indexes – When it comes to investing your money, knowing the major stock market indexes are key to understand your investments and performance.
MR @ Money Reasons writes Why Diversifying Isn't Always Necessary For High Stock Market Returns – Time has shown that stock diversification isn't always best approach for stock market returns.
Jason @ Work Save Live writes APY vs APR – Understanding the Difference – nterest is expressed either as an annual percentage rate (APR) or as an annual percentage yield (APY). You should understand the difference between these two expressions in order to better understand your money and what you're really being charged when borrowing money.
Jules Wilson @ Fat Guy,Skinny Wallet writes Price Battle: Aldi Vs. Peapod – A grocery store price comparison is the best way to ensure you get the most out of your grocery budget. Today we compare grocery delivery service, Peapod to Aldi's.
Jules Wilson @ Faithful With a Few writes Don't Get a Divorce – Unless You Can Afford To! – Unfortunately, divorce and finances have become a part of American life. Find out what financial matters you need to consider if faced with the prospect of divorce!
Joe @ Modest Money writes Study on Why You Will Overspend This Season – When you are shopping this season, make sure you think about the impact of each and every purchase. If you find yourself creeping over your budget, stop, refocus, and look behind you because the perceptual contrast principle could be right behind you!
Crystal @ Budgeting in the Fun Stuff writes Why Freelancing Might Not Be For You – Sometimes I think about going rogue and doing stuff on my own, but not everyone can survive as a freelancer. Not everyone will.
A Blinkin @ Funancials writes A Continuation of the Minimum Wage Debate – Evidence and quotations from academic economists on why raising the minimum wage is a bad idea.
Ashley @ Money Talks Coaching writes Cash Discount for Car Repairs – Everyone hates car repairs and I'm no different. Nothing feels like throwing money away more than to paying for something you can't see and gives you no
Suba @ Broke Professionals writes It's Going To Be A Big Year For My Family – From my daughter's first day of school to a major announcement about my family's future, I'm looking at some of the big steps on the horizon.
Glen @ Monster Piggy Bank @ Monster Piggy Bank writes Debt Spiral – Avoid Bankruptcy and Get Help – All about Debt spirals. – what they are – how to know if you are in one – how to get out of one
Emily @ PT Money writes Don't Be Average–Increasing 401K Contributions and Other Ways to Boost Retirement Savings – Even if you're a major procrastinator and you've been putting off saving for retirement, here are 3 ways you can boost your retirement savings.
Dividend Growth Investor @ Dividend Growth Investor writes S&P Dividend Aristocrats Index – An Incomplete List For Dividend Investors – When I was first getting started with dividend growth investing, one of the biggest authorities on dividend investing was the S&P Dividend Aristocrats Index. This list of stocks was compiled by a respectable agency and included companies which had raised dividends for at least a quarter of a century each. However, as I gained more experience in dividend investing, I realized that it is not complete.


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Now that I got both WINTER FESTA reports out of the way, I thought I'd still write about something before I have to disappear for an unknown period of time again because of school. Thus, I will ramble on a little about the two songs we've got to hear recently~ I'll start the entry off with a picture from the Dreams Come True 25th Anniversary Best Covers album.
I feel Nana somehow really stands out, I guess because of her hair being so dark and also because of the hat. Maybe also because pretty much everyone else looks so serious and she's there all smiley like "hi." xD
Anyways, to the songs!
I hadn't heard the original from Dreams Come True, so I made amends now in order to fully appreciate Nana's cover of the song (you can listen to to the original [here]). I have to say, it is very different. I am actually quite surprised.... Well, not really. I should know that Nana would make it completely her own, like she did with 76th Star too. She completely Nana'fies every song she sings. That's pretty great I think. I really like the instruments in Nana's version, they make it much more powerful, just like Nana's emotional singing adds depth to it. The original style of singing of Dreams Come True reminds me of Boney M's Sunny - they both give off a feel of carefree and playfully calm telling of a story that should be emotional, but isn't because it's already a thing of the past. Kinda like when you'd tell something from your past that should be sad, but since it happened such a long time ago it can now be considered funny. If that makes sense. But Nana brings out the emotion in hers, like it was a big and very important thing she overcame. The tempo is much faster in Nana's version too than the original, which became painfully clear to me when I tried to sing the Dreams Come True version in karaoke. xD
Also, I am quite happy that from all the Dreams Come True songs Nana got to sing this one, considering how important 無敵な笑顔 (= an invincible smile) from her fans is to her. The song tells of reminiscing about a smile the person once had, and how they can't smile like that anymore, and also of the want to surpass that smile and eventually doing so. I feel it fits in well with Nana's life too, she worked so hard for so many years just to find that 無敵な笑顔 of her own. Perhaps that plays a big part on why her singing is so filled with emotion. It is a story of personal significance. I really like the story of the song myself as well. Perhaps because when I think about it, there is a smile I want to surpass too for myself. あなただけが握っている この笑顔の行方を~
Fun Fun★People
This is the kind of song Nana doesn't have that many of. It fits the title spot on, but still I was a bit overwhelmed when I first heard it and didn't really think much of it. I was also heavily distracted by the way Nana says "baby" and didn't pay much attention to the rest of the song. But before I knew it, I actually had a lot of the song stuck in my head. It is really catchy, and despite my first impression I have to admit that I do in truth quite enjoy the song. Even though I enjoy the epic emotional and deep Nana songs more, Fun Fun★People offers a nice break from excessive thinking and sometimes that is quite necessary. There is one funny thing about the song to me as well. I was recently very busy with a project demo and as a result, basically lived in school for a month. During this time me and one of my project members created this habit of whenever I would say "oh no" she would say "oh yes" and vice versa. And what do you know, Nana says that in the chorus of Fun Fun★People people.... sometimes she convinces me that somehow she knows everything that is going on in my life. xD
I hope we'll get to hear more songs soon~ I am really waiting to hear Ladyspiker again. It was so nice. (>_<)

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Perhaps you are trying to figure out if someone will be of value in your life and if they will measure up to your expectations. On the other hand, you may be trying to establish if you will benefit being in someone else's life or if you will meet up to their standards.
If you were holding the tape then you may be putting yourself under unnecessary scrutiny- are you being too hard on yourself?
Try to remember that your measurement of yourself might not be fitting for the situation- so be careful not to nudge yourself too harshly.
If someone else was holding the tape, then it's possible you feel they are the ones who are judging you. Consider who was in your dream and this might give you a clearer idea of who you think has negative opinions of you.
A measuring tape can also be about measuring up your life. If you have been thinking about your achievements, your goals and your regrets, it's possible this is why you saw the tape in your dream.
Perhaps you are comparing yourself to others and as a result you feel self-doubtful and that you are not good enough. It might be time to focus on you rather than how similar or dissimilar you are to those around you. By focusing on everything around you, you might be setting impossible goals for yourself.
Another thought process is that a measuring tape is a reminder to you to have what you need and no more. Perhaps you have been taking things to the excess lately and there's no need. It might be time to live within your means- it's possible you just need what you already have.
More positively, if you could see the end of the measuring tape- this could be symbolic of seeing the finishing line of something you've been working on. You are so far along and the end is in sight.


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Spirit Tricks - Magic Tricks
( Article orginally published July 1927 )
Under the classification of "Spirit Tricks" come those tricks which closely resemble socalled psychic phenomena.
These tricks should be presented only for entertainment, to demonstrate an interesting phase of modern magic.
Tricks of this type are very popular nowadays, and are well-suited to the impromptu performer, because they are supposed to be performed in the midst of a circle, or in a private home. Therefore they are very useful to the amateur magician.
The performance of such tricks and the fact that people can be mystified by them has no bearing upon the subject of psychic phenomena. That is a subject which must be carefully investigated by trained observers, and a detailed discussion of such matters is beyond the scope of this volume.
1. Two Messages.
Two slates are shown, one at a time, and are placed together. A message appears on each slate.
A cardboard flap is used, painted black to match the slates. A message is on each slate, but one slate is lying with the message down and the other is covered with the flap.
The magician shows the covered slate, and lays it flap side up. He sets the second slate upon it and turns them both over. Then he removes the first slate and lays it with the message down. The flap now covers the message on the second slate, which may be shown on both sides. The second slate is laid on a table and the flap falls there. Then the two slates are quickly placed together, the messages coming between. Someone holds them and when they are taken apart, a message is seen on each slate.
2. Pocket Spirit Slates.
This is an excellent effect that can be shown anywhere-a great advantage for a trick of this type.
Two miniature slates are used. They are about two inches long by an inch across. They are shown blank on both sides; then they are placed together and encircled by a rubber band.
When the slates are opened, writing is seen on one of them. After the message has appeared the slates stand a close examination.
These slates can be made easily from car board, using several thicknesses of color cardboard for the borders. But besides the slates, a "flap" is required, as in the case the standard spirit slate trick. The flap iE loose piece of black cardboard which covc the message written on one of the slates, a makes the slate appear blank.
With these miniature slates, anyone can dispose of the cardboard flap without difficulty. The unprepared slate is shown on both sid Then the prepared slate is shown and is la on the left hand with the flap side down. The right hand picks it up and places it upon the unprepared slate. This action leaves the tiny flap behind in the left hand. The left hand immediately goes to the pocket and brings forth a rubber band to gird the slates. Thus the flap is secretly left in the pocket.
Another system is to wipe off the slates with a handkerchief, taking the tiny flap away with the handkerchief. The flap simply drops in the cloth where it is easily concealed.
The slates are not necessarily limited to the size mentioned; they may be between three and four inches long and from two to three wide.
Very neat slates may be made from black fibre, with red fibre borders. Standard slates are not, of course, made in so small a size.
3. Single Spirit Slate.
In this method, a message is obtained on a single slate, of fairly large size. It is shown blank on both sides and is placed in a paper bag. When it is removed, the message is on it; and the bag is crumpled and thrown away.
A flap is used; but it is made of a sheet of black tissue paper, which is not transparent. A message is written on one side of the slate, and it is covered with the tissue paper flap.
Both sides of the slate may then be shown; when the slate is put in the bag, the tissue paper falls off. When the slate is removed, there is the message, and the bag is easily rolled up and thrown away carrying the paper flap ".
Care must be taken to keep the paper covering on the slate while the slate is bv shown. A few dabs of wax or soap will help this; but too much adhesive should not be used, otherwise the paper cannot be pushed off easily. The fingers can help to remove paper when the slate goes in the bag.
Carbon paper makes an excellent substitute for black tissue.
4. The Spirit Bell.
The magician shows a small bell with a handle. He holds a cloth in front of the bell, and the bell mysteriously rings.
The bell has a hole in the handle, through which runs a piece of black thread. The ends of the thread are attached to corners of handkerchief. When the handkerchief is held in front of the bell, and the upper edge of cloth is drawn taut, the bell will be raised and will begin to ring, when the magiician shakes the cloth slightly.
The ends of the thread should be loosely tied to the handkerchief so that when the magician withdraws the cloth he can detach the thread and let it run free of the bell.
Another method is to have a tiny hook or projection on the bell handle. The thread engages this when the handkerchief is placed in position, and the bell is easily released later on.
5. The Spirit Cloth.
This is another method of making bells ring behind a cloth; but besides the bell, articles are upset or tossed in the air by an unseen force. The trick must be worked quickly, as will be evident from the explanation.
On the upper right corner of the cloth, there is a bent pin. The magician stands to the left of the table upon which the articles are placed. He stretches out his right hand holding the cloth before the objects. Then he shows the other side of the cloth by extending his left hand and bringing his right hand in against his left shoulder. This allows him to quickly hook the corner of the cloth on the left shoulder of his coat. The cloth remains taut because of the extended left hand; and the right hand is free to manipulate the objects behind the cloth.
Then the right hand comes back to its corner, detaches the hook, and the cloth is shown held in both hands, as at the outset. The temporary release of the right hand cannot be served from in front.
6. Choosing a Question.
In having messages appear upon slates, magician must often decide upon something to write. For example, he can have the audience choose the name of a great man, and then the name appears upon a slate.
Or he can simply write something and seal it in an envelope; then he lets people select one of several cards with different names writtten thereon, and the chosen card will bear name that the magician has written on the card in the envelope.
But how is the proper card chosen? That is done by means of a small bag, in which magician drops cards bearing different names. The bag is easily made at home. It is like two bags sewn together-or better, an ordinary cloth bag with a cloth partition in the center. In one side are several cards all bearing the same name. When the magician holds the bag open, he spreads it so the secret side is not disclosed. The varying cards are dropped in, and the magician reopens the bag so that the secret pocket is now in view, and when anyone takes a card it must necessarily bear the desired name.
7. A Spirit Answer.
The magician brings out a book, and asks a person to insert a card anywhere he chooses, in the book, thus determining a certain page.
A sealed envelope is handed to a spectator and then the book is opened at the indicated page. A person is told to read the first line. The envelope is opened and inside is a card bearing the very words that the person has read.
Method: The book used must have a plain cover. The magician chooses a page and writes its first line on a card which he seals in an envelope. Then he inserts a card at that particular page of the book, but when he carries the book, his hand hides the projecting card. A spectator thrusts a card in at the opposite end of the book. While he is handing envelope to a person, the magician calmly turns over the book, revealing the other end with his own card projecting. The spectator thinks that it is the card he inserted, and opens the book at the right page. The magician, of course, secretly removes the spectator's card during the opening of the book.
8. Spirit Table Lifting.
This is a simple method whereby a table may apparently be lifted several feet in air. A light table must be used.
People sit around the table and rest their hands lightly upon it. The magician presses forward on the table and inserts his foot beneath one leg. He presses with one hand rectly over the leg, thus forming a clamp. When he raises his toe, the table will rise mysteriously. When the magician pushes it away from him, it will fall. The foot and the hand act as a sort of clamp that holds the table firmly.


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Strawberry Soda by mortira featuring beaded jewelry
I couldn't resist going with another multistrand necklace for this collage. The cascade of intense blue beads is totally captivating. Rather than contrast it with chunky accessories like in Spring Crunch, I went with very beady earrings and a wrap bracelet. The cut-out sandals and fringed bag join in with the tiny-scale theme as well.
I love how grown-up and vivacious the pink looks in this trio, while the dark blue just sings. So far this is definitely my favorite color combination of the season. The jewelry designs are also very do-able, and I was able to find lots of great projects to recreate this look.
Two multistrand bracelet projects from Beadaholique could easily be adapted to make a gorgeous cascade necklace. The Ahava Bracelet tutorial includes a lovely palette in Snorkel Blue, while the Square Root Bracelet has the cascade look that works so well in our inspiration necklace.
Mini scale maille earrings are the perfect way to recreate our Iced Coffee dangles, and this tutorial by Karen Karon on Jewelry Making Daily is great for beginners. These would look gorgeous in just about any color.
The Peach Echo teardrop and bugle earrings would be super easy to recreate. For variation, I found a gorgeous tutorial for extra large teardrop earrings with a wirework frame by Rena Klingenberg at Jewelry Making Journal.
There are oodles of tutorials out there for making leather wrap bracelets with crystal cup chain instead of individual beads. I like the Leather Wrapped Cup Chain video by The Potomac Bead Company. To get the same look with another take on the traditional method, try the Sonoran Sunset Bracelet project from Artbeads.com.
What's your favorite combination for salmon pink?
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Multiple Bram Stoker Award–winning author Jonathan Maberry compiles more than twenty stories and poems—written by members of the Horror Writers Association—in this terrifying collection about worst fears.
What scares you? Things that go bump in the night? Being irreversibly different? A brutal early death? The unknown?
This collection contains stories and poetry by renowned writers such as R. L. Stine, Neal and Brendan Shusterman, and Ellen Hopkins—all members of the Horror Writers Association—about what they fear most. The stories include mermaids, ghosts, and personal demons, and are edited by Jonathan Maberry, multiple Bram Stoker award winner and author of the Rot & Ruin series.
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I can't begin to tell you how excited I am for this book. I'm a huge horror and scary story fan. I asked Jonathan Maberry what his top ten horror authors are, and I have to say I really love his selection. There are a few authors that are new to me and I can't wait to read their books. I hope you enjoy his choices as much as I did. Don't forget to enter the giveaway at the end for a chance at one of THREE copies of Scary Out There!
Top Ten Horror Authors
By Jonathan Maberry
New York Times bestselling author, five-time Bram Stoker Award Winner, and editor of Scary Out There, a brand new anthology of original horror stories and poems by some of today's top writers.
- Bram Stoker is well-known as the author of Dracula, one of the most important and influential horror novels ever written, and one of the most important novels of all time. It was not the first vampire story written or even the best, but it sank its teeth into the public consciousness and has never quite released that hold. I first read it when I was eleven, and at first could not square the epistolary structure of a story told in letters and journal entries with what I saw in movie adaptations. However as I read the book I saw what Stoker was doing, how he was allowing the reader to get into the head of each of his characters so that they were fully human, which made it much easier to relate to them as people, and fear for their safety. I've since re-read the book many times, and have taught classes on it; and I gave a series of lectures at the Rosenbach Museum in Philadelphia, where all of Stoker's research notes from that book are on display. However Stoker wrote other horror stories, and some of them are quite entertaining. Two of my favorites are The Jewel of Seven Stars and The Lair of the White Worm. Definitely worth reading. His grand nephew, Dacre Stoker, is a friend, and he wrote the introduction to the first volume of my vampire apocalypse shared-world anthologies, V-Wars.
- Richard Matheson was one of the most versatile writers of the 20th century and although he wrote horror (I Am Legend, Hell House, etc.) he also wrote across genre lines and turned out science fiction (The Shrinking Man), thrillers (Duel), metaphysical romance (Somewhere in Time), ghost stories (Stir of Echoes), and much more. He was also one of my mentors as a young teen, and he advised me to avoid becoming a one-note writer, and to always explore beyond what I thought I liked. I did that, and my career has been defined in part by its variety. And his 1954 classic I Am Legend is the template for all apocalyptic thrillers and pathogen outbreak stories.
- Ray Bradbury was another friend and mentor when I was a teen. He engendered within me a love of fantasy –something that had never interested me much before- and encouraged me to keep a childlike (but never childish) sense of fun and wonder. On a snowy Christmas Eve when I was thirteen, he gave me a signed copy of Something Wicked This Way Comes, one of the truly perfect novels ever written. Scary, thrilling, and altogether great fun. I read it every Halloween. Like Matheson, he wrote more than horror, and left his mark on science fiction with Fahrenheit 451 and The Martian Chronicles, but also wrote fantasy, mystery, and much more.
- P. Lovecraft is a difficult man to like, though I love his writing. Lovecraft was very much a man of his time and carried both racist and misogynistic qualities that are impossible to admire. And yet he created a body of work that remains hugely influential to the fiction world as a whole and to me personally. His stories of 'cosmic horror' defined a genre that has since come to be know as the Cthulhu Mythos (a term coined by August Derleth, who was both a contemporary and a follower of Lovecraft). And Lovecraft openly invited anyone and everyone to write stories using his characters and set-ups, and more than once those other writers surpassed Lovecraft in storytelling ability. I know of very few writers who have not written Lovecraftian or Cthulhu Mythos stories, and some of the most notable works include those by Stephen King, Robert E. Howard, Mike Mignola, Robert Bloch, Fritz Leiber, Ambrose Bierce, Ramsey Campbell, Brian Lumley, T.E.D. Klein, David Drake, William S. Burroughs, Poppy Z. Brite, Yvonne Navarro, Caitlin Kiernan, F. Paul Wilson, Thomas Ligotti, Harlan Ellison, Cherie Priest, China Miéville, and…well, the list goes on and on and on. I've written Cthuluhu short stories and even used cosmic horror elements in my mainstream action thriller novel Kill Switch. It is an endlessly malleable storytelling trope.
- Edgar Allen Poe is inarguably one of the greatest horror and mystery writers ever, and the inventor of the form of each of those stories. His impact on fiction cannot be overstated. And he's readable, even after nearly 180 years. People are still reading his works, being frightened or amazed or enthralled. I envy anyone who is reading Poe for the first time. My connection with him is through a pair of anthologies in which I presumed to write stories featuring his pre-Sherlock Holmes consulting detective, C. Auguste Dupin, one for a Dupin anthology (Beyond Rue Morgue) and the other, oddly enough, for a Sherlock Holmes anthology (Echoes of Sherlock Holmes, which debuts this October).
- Shirley Jackson has, I believe, written at least one perfect novel (The Haunting of Hill House) and one perfect short story (The Lottery), but her genius was not spent on those two works. They're simply the ones that get all the credit, and they both earn those praises and their places on lists of the most important works of horror of all time. I recommend looking farther, reading deeper. Her novel We Have Always Lived in the Castle is delightfully creepy and tragic and twisted. However, if I were to pick a single thing to recommend that proves her absolute genius, it would be the opening paragraph of The Haunting of Hill House. Do yourself a favor and go find it. Read it. There are websites devoted to it. Classes have been taught on it. There is so very much to learn about horror in those few words.
- Stephen King is indeed the king of the horror genre. Everyone else, including his closest friends and all of the rest of us, are courtiers in that kingdom of the weird. What set King apart was not merely his ability to tell a corking good horror tale and in doing so scare the bejeezus out of people, but his ability to do it so well. He is a master of the craft, not merely the form of horror. He understands language the way a great pianist understands the structure and mechanics of the piano, the science of musical composition and the artistry of performance. King is our grand virtuoso of horror. He would disagree, and has on many occasions. In that thing, though, he is wrong. He's also a writer who has never let himself be pigeonholed. Sure he writes horror ('Salem's Lot, The Shining), but he also writes a lot of science fiction (Tommyknockers, It, Dreamcatcher), epic dark fantasy (The Dark Tower series), young adult adventure (The Girl who Loved Tom Gordon), thrillers (Misery), apocalyptic fantasy (The Shining), nonfiction (On Writing, Danse Macabre), and so much more. He's productive and it's very clear he's having a wicked amount of fun doing it.
- Robert Bloch wrote the novel Psycho, which Alfred Hitchcock turned into one of the scariest non-supernatural movies of all time. That novel and the movie defined a genre –the psychotic killer—and did so by drawing on real world murderer Ed Gein. But I knew Bloch as a teenager and what I read of his was mostly his short fiction, which ranged from horror and fantasy to science fiction and crime. And just as Matheson and Bradbury were mentors to me, HP Lovecraft was a mentor to Bloch, who was the youngest member of the legendary Lovecraft Circle.
- Robert McCammon is a more contemporary writer than most of these others. He broke onto the scene a few year after King with a book called Baal, but he came onto my personal radar with The Night Boat, released in 1980. It dealt with a derelict World War II submarine filled with murderous undead Nazis. Very scary. With McCammon, though, you could actually watch the process of his going from a solid tradesman in horror storytelling to a true master craftsman. Three books in particular continue to stun me every time I reread them. The first is Mystery Walk, which has a scene with a screaming logging saw that gets me every single time I encounter it. The second is Swan Song, which is a bit like The Stand in structure in that it's an apocalyptic novel with spiritual overtones. It is not as nihilistic and sad as King's book and is actually sentimental –or as sentimental as a book about the end of the world can be. The third is Boy's Life, which touches on the nature of evil in all its many forms; and on the nature of inherent (or acquired) nobility in its many aspects.
- Joyce Carol Oates is a somewhat enigmatic choice here. She is not always regarded as a horror writer because many of her countless literary awards are not for writing horror. She has won the O'Henry Award, the L. Rosenthal Award, the PEN/Malamud Award, the Chicago Tribune Literary Prize, the National Humanities Medal, the Norman Mailer Prize, and the National Book Award, and is a five time finalist for the Pulitzer Prize. And, oh yeah, she also writes horror. Won a slew of awards for that, too. Her horror always has a literary quality to it, but it isn't literary fiction. It's much more alive and complex and…well…twisted than that. You never know where an Oates story will taken you, but the ride is always, always worth it.
JONATHAN MABERRY is a New York Times best-selling and multiple Bram Stoker Award-winning horror and thriller author, magazine feature writer, playwright, content creator and writing teacher/lecturer. His books have been sold to more than a dozen countries.
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Reckoning With Rosie
Thirty-eight years ago, a young woman in McAllen died of an illegal abortion. Today her story is more relevant than ever.
On a June afternoon in McAllen in 1978, Diana Rivera, posing as a young pregnant woman, walked into the home of a local midwife. At Rivera's side was a female...Read More
McAllen Catholic Church Continues to Open Its Doors to Central American Migrants
A year later, most of the TV cameras and politicians have moved on. Some of the volunteers have gone home and donations have dwindled. But the need is still the...Read More
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Physicians hope to revolutionize health care in the Valley with a simple prescription — access.
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Decisions taken in the heat of emotion can come back and bite you!
I suggest that whilst you certainly want everyone working in your organization to be emotionally invested in what they are doing, you nevertheless want them to be using their head and not their heart when it comes to decisions. This cautionary tale from Lev Virine and Michael Trumper's award-winning book, ProjectThink: Why Good Managers Make Poor Project Choices illustrates the point very effectively.


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Cineflyer is seeking more information regarding the above Winnipeg Film Group t-shirt design! Any information leading to the successful apprehension of the parties involved in creating and disseminating said shirts could result in a celluloid prize!
Please contact firstname.lastname@example.com if you have any information regarding the whereabouts of the hooligans that designed this fabulous spectacle from the Winnipeg Film Group glory days.


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OpenSSL.org Project on Tuesday released a software update to fix a flaw in all previously released versions of OpenSSL—up to versions 0.9.7h and 0.9.8a—that could allow hackers to compromise ostensibly secure Web servers.
The vulnerability could allow a hacker to force an OpenSSL-enabled site to use the outdated—and potentially insecure—SSL version 2.0 protocol.
A number of secure Web sites allow visitors to connect using earlier versions of SSL (Secure Sockets Layer), an option which can be enabled by OpenSSLs SSL_OP_ALL setting.
Web servers normally default to the most current encryption protocol supported by the users browser—usually TLS or SSL version 3, OpenSSL said.
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But a flaw in the SSL_OP_ALL implementation could allow an attacker to trick the server into using SSL 2.0, OpenSSL said.
"With this verification step disabled, an attacker acting as a "man in the middle" can force a client and a server to negotiate the SSL 2.0 protocol, even if these parties both support SSL 3.0 or TLS 1.0," the OpenSSL advisory says.
"The SSL 2.0 protocol is known to have severe cryptographic weaknesses and is supported as a fallback only."
The OpenSSL Project advises users to either upgrade their server software with the latest version or disable SSL 2.0 entirely.
"If this version upgrade is not an option at the present time, alternatively the following patch may be applied to the OpenSSL source code to resolve the problem.
"The patch is compatible with the 0.9.6, 0.9.7, and 0.9.8 branches of OpenSSL," OpenSSL said.
Check out eWEEK.coms for the latest security news, reviews and analysis. And for insights on security coverage around the Web, take a look at eWEEK.com Security Center Editor Larry Seltzers Weblog.


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My trip to Google was great! It's always inspiring to visit a Google office. I'm blown away that this company was started by two guys going to Stanford just twenty short years ago. Emarketed and Google are the same age! But in case you didn't know, we're much smaller. 😉
Due to the nature of the content and method the trainer used to coach us, it was tough to capture it live on social media. So here's a recap:
- Interestingly enough the event didn't promote Google at all. Besides the free swag and being in the cool space in Santa Monica, I was not pitched on Google. At previous visits it was a pitch fest.
- The event was all about leadership and coaching. Our coach for the day was G.A. Bartick. He's been consulting with Google for the last 5 years. He was great! He kept us engaged for the day and memorized all our names (there were about 30 in the room). He would call on us throughout the day so we had to be on our toes. Because of this, most of the room was present for the talk (I.e. Not checking email/Instagram/texts every 2 minutes). It was a good strategy for sure to keep the room engaged. He told us his secret for memorizing our names. Here it is:
- Step 1: Listen – Really hear the person when they give you their name. If you're like me, you can forget within a nanosecond. So he said you really have to listen and be present.
- Step 2: Name Association – Think of someone you know in your life who already has that name and link the two. Or make something up that's funny. I tried it out later that day when I met a guy named Jesse. Since no Jesse's came to mind, I thought of him as the legendary outlaw, Jesse James. Another example from the event was a lady named Tiffany. He pictured her with a ton of sparkly jewelry all around her.
- Step 3: Repetition – Try and use their name a few times when you first meet them. Don't overdo it, but do say it a few times. You can overdo it in your imagination. So with Jesse, over the course of a few hours, I repeated his name several times to myself. And now it's stuck.
- The role of a coach/manager IS to continuously improve the performance of the team. Something he suggested we do at the end of each day is ask ourselves if we improved our team.
- More highlights from the day:
- Catch people doing more things right and fewer things wrong.
- Coach to the future, not to the past.
- Managing expectations can be broken down into 3 key components:
- Set
- Monitor
- Reinforce
- The Skills Transfer Process – With this one, he gave an example of doing a sort of trick with transferring a pen cap to different hands. He showed Larry from the audience how to do it and then walked away. Larry wasn't able to get it. It was clear that was the wrong way of managing this process. Then he went through the below process which was clearly the better way to manage.
- Explain
- Demonstrate
- Practice with Coaching
- Observe
- Feedback
- The Skills Transfer Process – With this one, he gave an example of doing a sort of trick with transferring a pen cap to different hands. He showed Larry from the audience how to do it and then walked away. Larry wasn't able to get it. It was clear that was the wrong way of managing this process. Then he went through the below process which was clearly the better way to manage.
- One on One's – His organization advocates doing them monthly. I've been doing this quarterly for years with my staff but have been lax over the last 12 months. The monthly plan sounds like a lot of work, but it does feel like the right way to go. He gave us a short process we can follow:
- Purpose of the meeting
- Outline
- Last month's action items
- Last month's goals
- Last month's results
- This month's goals
- This month's action items
- Input – As you explain what you'll be going over for the meeting, you ask if there's anything they'd like to discuss.
- Transition – Is it okay if we start…
- He also asked the person that we're reviewing to take notes and send this to us after the meeting. This is good for many reasons such as a paper trail of the meetings and to make sure they're listening and on the same page.
- And lastly be the tortoise not the hare. Check out the video! Don't rush things. Be present. Be yourself. I really liked the video and discovered it was created by Issimo.
Thanks for taking the time to read my recap. I hope you have a fantastic rest of the month!
Warm regards,
Matt Ramage
Chief Emarketed Guy
Matt Ramage is founder of Emarketed a web marketing agency located in Los Angeles. He loves coffee, good design, and helping businesses improve their look and getting found on the Internet.


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January 18, 2015 | by Cary Presant
One of American's great sportscasters, Stuart Scott, passed away from recurrent cancer of the appendix at the young age of 49. His cancer was diagnosed when he was only 40 years old. It was found during an operation for appendicitis. His courageous fight against this disease began in 2007, resumed again with an operation for recurrent cancer in 2011, and yet again in 2013 when the cancer returned. Despite surgery, a long period of surgical healing, and then prolonged courses of different kinds of chemotherapy, he died on Jan. 4, 2015.
Scott went public with his struggle against the disease, and urged people to follow his example to fight cancer with both chemotherapy and an aggressive exercise program to keep his body strong. Because so many of my patients suffer from fatigue associated with treatments, I am sure his fitness program improved his quality of life.
But more important for all of us, we should realize that the occurrence of cancer at a young age (40 in Scott's case) should raise a red flag to patients, families and physicians. Hereditary cancer syndromes due to mutations in our genes are the cause of 5 to 10 percent of cancers. And when we are reminded of this by the death of one of our celebrities at a young age, we should each examine our own family history and get tested for gene abnormalities.
When should we be asking for a discussion about gene testing? Family cancer syndromes are likely to be present when there are multiple family members with cancer, or when an individual patient has more than one cancer, or when a cancer occurs at a young age (less than 50). While we do not know if Scott was tested (that's private health information), having cancer at age 40 warrants discussing gene testing with a physician.
Why should someone get testing when a positive test for a gene mutation could cause anxiety and worry? Fortunately, most of the cancers in genetic family syndromes are preventable or can be found early by enhanced screening programs so they're more likely to be permanently cured.
In Scott's case, the occurrence of appendix cancer under age 50 suggests that perhaps he was suffering from Lynch syndrome (also called HNPCC, for hereditary nonpolyposis colon cancer). Originally described in 1966 by Henry T. Lynch, M.D., this common familial cancer syndrome causes many different types of cancer. The most frequent are colon cancer or rectal cancer (these cancers occur in 85 percent of patients who have the gene mutation) or uterine cancer (this cancer occurs in 65 percent of women with the mutation). Up to 8 percent of colon cancers are due to Lynch gene mutations. Other cancers associated with the gene mutation include tumors of the stomach, pancreas, kidney, ureter, gall bladder, bile duct, esophagus, brain, small intestine, prostate and even breast.
Five different genes can cause this array of cancers in Lynch syndrome. They can be easily found by a simple blood test or even a mouth swab. Since this gene is inherited as an autosomal dominant, this means that 50 percent of children of a patient with Lynch syndrome will have an increased risk of getting cancer.
So here are Dr. Cary's tips for you, knowing what happened to Stuart Scott.
Of course we can't select our parents. But we can understand what genes they have passed down to us so we can lead longer, healthier and happier lives. Stuart Scott, we will miss you, but we will honor your courageous struggle by paying attention to our family history and getting gene testing when appropriate.
Cary A. Presant, M.D., is an assistant clinical professor in City of Hope's Department of Medical Oncology & Therapeutics Research and Hematology & Hematopoietic Cell Transplantation in City of Hope's West Covina clinic.
Learn more about becoming a patient or getting a second opinion at City of Hope by visiting our website or by calling 800-826-HOPE (4673). City of Hope staff will explain what's required for a consult at City of Hope and help you determine, before you come in, whether or not your insurance will pay for the appointment.


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Baby Shower Trends for 2013 : It's Time for a Change! Every mom-to-be deserves a day of fun with her closest friends and family. But when most people think of baby showers- we envision boring games, heavy artless foods and a just girls gathering on a Saturday afternoon. Thankfully, those yawn-filled showers of the past are finally receiving a much-needed refresh and we've gathered some of the most the stylish baby shower trends for 2013 and beyond! Think : hip mom+ {cool guests}= lets get the party started! And the really cool part? You can integrate all of these super stylish baby shower trends for 2013 into your shower- pick and choose to create a fab style!
Stylish Baby Shower Trends for 2013
Although traditional baby showers will never go out of style, hostesses are beginning to to put a new spin on baby showers with trendy new fads that surely will not be going out of style any time soon. You'll still want to match the personality of the mommy-to-be when planning the baby shower but it's easy to incorporate the new with the old when planning your baby shower in 2013. To start you off, BabyShowerStuff has some basics for the Hostess- the who, when where sort of things as well as a free checklist to keep you on track for scheduling. Next step- let's get sassy!
Baby Shower Trend for 2013 #1: Gender Reveal Shower
One of the hottest baby shower trends in 2013 is the gender reveal party- it is truly is all the rage these days. Imagine a party where your family and friends gather to celebrate the arrival of the newest addition to your family….and in one dramatic moment, everyone discovers if the nursery will be painted pink or blue. Not for the weak at heart {or the moms and dads to be who do not want to be in the spotlight when finding out their baby's sex} the gender reveal shower theme trend adds a vicarious if not voyeuristic thrill in seeing someone's life change so drastically, so suddenly.
How it works: As a baby shower trend for 2013, the gender reveal party requires early planning. Parents-to-be have to keep the baby's gender a secret from friends and family. At the 20 week mark, the ultrasound technician will write the sex down on a piece of paper and seal it in an envelope. That envelope gets handed to the baker who then bakes either a pink cake or blue cake depending on whether the baby is a girl or a boy. The cake then gets covered in white frosting until the pink or blue cake is completely hidden. The fun and exciting moment arrives when everyone finds out the gender at the same time as the new mom and dad cut into the cake to discover whether they are welcoming a boy or girl! And you dont have to stop at a cake for the reveal- confetti, streamers, cases of balloons, pinatas- there are so many options for the actual reveal. PARENTS magazine has a great checklist for planning the gender reveal baby shower, and HOSTESS WITH THE MOSTESS offers some creatively fab ways to reveal the baby's sex to the parents. Just click on the pink links to go to either site. Just be unique! Think about getting creative with the reveal by filling a giant box with pink or blue colored helium balloons for a dramatic way to share the big news. Or, get custom-printed scratch-off cards. Each guest can feel like a winner as they scratch off their cards to expose the new baby's gender. Whatever you do, it will surely be a hit!
Stylish Baby Shower Trends for 2013 #2 : The Man Shower
Baby shower trends for 2013 feature men {yes, the boys are now welcome} attending the shower and feeling included in the merriment. They're being called dadchelor parties, man showers or daddymoons but bottom line? Dad-to-be is about to experience the same life altering changes as Mom- so a little bit of male bonding may just be the thing he needs! Besides, Mom's bump has been getting all the attention for the past 7-8 months- why shouldn't Dad be the center of attention for a day too? But in this new and improved scenario for the boys, dont expect them to sit around playing baby shower games and reveling in the onesies being unwrapped. Invite the guys {their pass to get in is a simple gift of diapers}- set up a BBQ in the backyard along with the requisite poker table and viola- Dad-to-be has his day in the spotlight too! The upside? Think: enough diapers to last you months and months!
Stylish Baby Shower Trends for 2013 #3 : Scrapbooking Shower
If you've ever spent time pretending to enjoy "Guess what's in the diaper" or "Baby Bingo," you'll be happy to hear {as am I} that the baby shower game trend is no longer obligatory! Don't get me wrong… I love babies. I love talking about pregnancy. I love sharing in the joy of a friend who's expecting. But guessing the contents of a faux dirty diaper is where the love really gets tested beyond measure. In 2013, another hot baby shower trend involves focusing on the intent of the shower- a day of fun which produces a gift that will be treasured for years to come … Enter scrapbooking.
A fun and creative project for a baby shower is to create a "Baby Book" scrapbook for the expecting mother to help her document the first year of the family's life together. Perfect for a new Mom, who will be uber busy with her new baby , scrapbooking can easily take the place of games- and everyone gets to interact while creating their own special pages for the book. Both BabyZone and FavorFavorBaby have great step by step tutorials for hosting a scrapbooking baby shower- be sure to check them out! DisneyBaby has some great content suggestions for scrapbooks themselves.
We found some AWESOME freebies out there too! Each of these free scrapbooking page links can be downloaded ahead of time to reduce the cost to guests and add a touch of sweetness to your baby shower!
Stylish Baby Shower Trends for 2013 #4 : Lets go Retro
We've watched as retro inspired patterns have made their way into home furnishings, clothes, weddings and pretty much everything you can conjure. Baby shower trends for 2013 are incorporating retro colors and patterns too. {Think kiwi greens, soft browns, and ruddy, earth tones, diagonal stripes, plaids and bold dynamic textures.} These colors and styles that were big with the baby boomers 40+ years ago convey an optimistic, safe & simple feeling. Yet they are bold & dynamic colors and patterns, which is a perfect union between the traditional 1950's ideals and the emerging 21st century sensations. Bright & fun, with sharp, clean patterns. Simple but very sweet! Banners, bunting, striped straws, washi tapes- the list goes on and on. Include natural textures from your childhood- burlap and cotton balls, add trendy patterns like stripes and chevrons, and you have yourself a reto theme that cant miss. Some ideas an inspirations…
Baby Shower Trends for 2013: Decorations and more
While we're on the decorations theme, baby shower trends for 2013 dictate creativity in decor. Simple and yet creative decorations instantly create whatever atmosphere that you are looking for. Make cute decorations by using baby items that can also double as gifts, such as bouquets for centerpieces that are made out of baby socks or diapers. Washcloth lollipops, fruits carved as strollers, cupcake bars with sweet poems, sweetly hung bunting, and lots pretty color coordinating fresh flowers are easy and inexpensive ways to create an enchanting backdrop for your baby shower. Imagine hanging a clothesline across the room and in the shower hanging cute onesies, baby socks or small articles of clothing. Create a tree of well wishes for the parents to be- allowing guests to write their personal wishes for the family and hang them from the branches.
Baby Shower Trends for 2013: Invitations
Last but not least, we wanted to provide you with some great invitation options! Here is a collection of some of the designs created by the collaborators on partysimplicity.com. Browse through the invites and see if one inspires you- click on the links to get a better view or to purchase. And as always, HAPPY PARTIES!!
About Sandy at NotedOccasions
Sandy Buckley is a graphic designer, blogger and owner of NOTEDOCCASIONS.COM, an online site catering to everyone who loves having a party. Focused on custom wedding suites, Sandy also designs everything from custom graduation announcements to trendy holiday party invitations - with each design being handcrafted out of love and with an eye for detail. She also has a shop on ETSY to attend to the DIY crowd who wants fun designs but would much rather print at home. Thank you for visiting and let us know if there's a topic you'd like to see covered! Happy Parties!


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Service-Learning is "an educational approach integrating community service with intentional learning activities, working together toward outcomes that are mutually beneficial" – CACSL
CU Expo 2013 Service Learning Project: WestRock Community Centre Mural Painting Arts-based projects can have a very positive, galvanizing effect on a community. Corner Brook artist, and Grenfell Campus Fine Arts graduate, Nancy Jacobsen will work alongside the WestRock Community Centre to create a painted mural on the wall of their multi-purpose room. All aspects of the project – from inception, planning and fine-tuning of the design, to the actual painting and clean-up – will be done in a spirit of partnership and consensus between the WestRock leadership, the community members, and the artist. The process of creating this mural is intended to foster community reflection on the goals and mission of WestRock, co-generate knowledge, and kindle excitement by reinventing surroundings, and enhancing the relationship with Grenfell Campus.
CU Expo attendees are invited to visit WestRock Community Centre to meet, chat with, and paint alongside the artist and community members, and contribute to the project. No artistic ability or previous experience necessary!
Sign up at the Registration/Information Desk to participate in one of the following sessions; Space is limited: Friday, June 14, 1:30 – 2:30 pm (Transportation leaving the Pepsi Studio at 1:30 pm) Friday, June 14, 3:00 – 4:00 pm (Transportation leaving the Pepsi Studio at 3:00 pm)
Community members and conference attendees are also welcome to drop-by any of the following times: Wednesday, June 12 – Saturday, June 15: 10:00 am – 3:00 pm
Directions to 9 Vine Place. Print maps available at the Registration/Information Desk.
CACSL and Community First: Impacts of Community Engagement will follow the progress on Twitter– @CSLCan and @CFICECan


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Republican, District 32, Anne Arundel County
Born in Baltimore, June 11, 1955. Attended Glen Burnie High School; Anne Arundel Community College; University of Baltimore, B.A., 1982; University of Baltimore School of Law, J.D., 1988. Admitted to Maryland Bar, 1988. Married; five children.
General Assembly:
Member of Senate, 1995-99. Member, Judicial Proceedings Committee, 1995-99; Joint Committee on Administrative, Executive and Legislative Review, 1995-99; Joint Committee on Investigation, 1995-99. Chair, Anne Arundel County Delegation, 1997. Article 27 (Crimes & Punishments) Revision Committee, 1995-98; Chair, 1994.
Private Career and Other Public Service:
Attorney. Member, Democratic State Central Committee, 1982-1990. Member, Anne Arundel County Council, 2nd District, 1990-94. Private law practice, present.
General Comments and Observations:
"While we dealt with many controversial issues from welfare reform to handgun legislation, one controversial issue was the passing of the new football stadium and the move of the Cleveland Browns to Baltimore. After voting for the new stadium, the local paper ran editorials and pictures of those legislators voting for the project and asking their readers never to vote for them again.
"Serving on the Judicial Proceedings Committee allowed me to make a significant impact on dealing with issues that affected our criminal justice system. Working on domestic violence legislation and making strides in that area was very important to our citizens.
"The most memorable time was in working with my colleagues and the speeches on the Senate floor. Of course, if the speeches got too long you could find everyone in the Senate lounge."
Compiled March 16, 2000 from the biographical files of the Maryland Manual, ©Maryland State Archives and from materials and photograph submitted by Senator Middlebrooks dated February 15, 2000.


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The bird family Charadriidae includes the plovers, dotterels, and lapwings, about 64 to 66 species in all.
They are small to medium-sized birds with compact bodies, short, thick necks and long, usually pointed, wings, but most species of lapwing may have more rounded wings. Their bill are usually straight (except for the Wrybill) and short, their toes are short, hind toe could be reduced or absent, depending on species. Most Charadriidae also have relatively short tails, the Killdeer is the exception. In most genera, the sexes are similar, very little sexual dimorphism occurs between sexes. They range in size from the Collared Plover, at 26 grams and 14 cm (5.5 inches), to the Masked Lapwing, at 368 grams (13 oz) and 35 cm (14 inches).
They are distributed through open country worldwide, mostly in habitats near water, although there are some exceptions: the Inland Dotterel, for example, prefers stony ground in the deserts of central and western Australia.
They hunt by sight, rather than by feel as longer-billed waders like snipe do. Foods eaten include aquatic and terrestrial invertebrates such as insects, worms, molluscs and crustaceans depending on habitat, and are usually obtained by a run-and-pause technique, rather than the steady probing of some other wader groups. They also feed on plant material.
While breeding, they defend their territories with highly visible aerial displays.. Charadriidae are protective over their eggs and offspring. The parents protect their young by uttering an alarm call, performing distraction display and they may even attack the predator or intruder. Both parents take care of their offspring. The chicks are precocial; their parents do not feed them. Most species are monogamous, while less are polygamous.
Most members of the family are known as plovers, lapwings or dotterels. These were rather vague terms which were not applied with any great consistency in the past. In general, larger species have often been called lapwings, smaller species plovers or dotterels and there are in fact two clear taxonomic sub-groups: most lapwings belong to the subfamily Vanellinae, most plovers and dotterels to Charadriinae.
The trend in recent years has been to rationalise the common names of the Charadriidae. For example, the large and very common Australian bird traditionally known as the 'Spur-winged Plover', is now the Masked Lapwing; the former 'Sociable Plover' is now the Sociable Lapwing.
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The Difference Between Big Data and Small Data… and What it Means to Marketers
It seems that everywhere you turn someone is talking or writing about "big data" and its importance to marketing teams across business of all sizes and spaces. But what IS "big data" and how does it differ from "small data"? And why is it so important to marketers today?
Marketers, whether or not they're aware of it, are constantly working with data – both big and small – so it's important to understand the difference between the two. In the past, marketers didn't need to know the difference since, until recently, data was only available to statisticians and IT managers.
"Big data" made its way into the marketer's world as a result of the evolution of the PC. Before the PC, data consisted of hand-written calculations, meticulous data notebooks, and a great deal of time and patience for analytics. The PC's automated capabilities gave data a clean, paper-free place to live. Today, even the largest amounts of data can be easily stored and accessed via cloud computing. Because marketers now have the ability to compute large amounts of information then display the output graphically, they can now use an increasing number of channels to market, which then causes an increase in the data collected.
So, again, what is the difference between "big" and "small" data? Data today refers to a set of three main characteristics: condition, location, and population.
Condition refers to the data's current readiness for use. For example, a list of email addresses confirmed through a Captcha validation system whose members have opted in to receiving online communication from you is likely ready to use (often referred to as "clean"). This type of clean data is "small data" in contrast to a list of purchased email addresses. This type of data (which must be validated as correct, relevant to your organization, and willing to receive messages from you) is not well conditioned and requires time and cost to clean, making it "big data."
Location refers to where the data originates and its compatibility with a usable format. Considering our list of email addresses, if the data lives in an email distribution client like Marketo or MailChimp, it has a single location and is compatible with the format that it needs to be sent from. These characteristics make it "small data." On the other hand, data that requires merging from multiple sources in a variety of formats or with differing variables is considered "big data."
Population refers to those who have qualities in common with the need in consideration – your email list, for example. A "small data" set would include a known population that is not expected to change its composition in the short term, allowing marketers to use this data to answer a specific question or need. For instance, when looking to market a product or service, you'd want to consider a list of users who recently purchased, or showed interest in, a similar item from you. Because they purchased something similar, it's safe to email them. Conversely, a "big data" set would look like the large purchased email list full of unknowns, possible duplications, and unsubscribes. Good marketers would not use this list in a targeted email marketing campaign.
Now that we understand the difference between the two types of data, let's address why marketers should be concerned with data size:
Bad Data = Bad Marketing: Plain and simple. As a marketer, you need to be able to know and recognize bad data. Data can be (and usually is) manipulated to say what people need or want it to say which is a powerful tactic if you are the one controlling the data. However, receiving large data sets or outcomes can be intimidating if you trust others to provide you with accurate information to do your job. This doesn't mean that people always willingly provide incorrect data or outcomes, as the providers may not know that the data is inaccurate.
Maslow's Hammer: Are you familiar with the saying "if you have a hammer in hand, you eventually start to see a nail"? In layman's terms, this means that if you're looking to find something, you naturally increase your odds in finding it. Data always has structures or characteristics that group items together naturally. However, when working with "big data" it's important to understand that these groupings might be the result of chance so apparent trends should be determined by testing. For example, an email link may appear to have been clicked more frequently in one geographic location than another, resulting in the decision to market products more heavily in that area when, in fact, the grouping of clicked links could have been random.
Aggregation is Power: If you have access to the data your organization gathers, you can discover powerful information about your users or potential customers. You might even unearth a ton of data that needs a better way to be analyzed for your particular needs or realize that you need to capture more data from particular sources to round out your set. Keep in mind that knowledge is power so get your data and get started!
While understanding "big data" is important to marketers, I understand that it comes with a cost. Investing in big data is expensive and analyzing any data has a cost – whether it's done through expended man-hours or purchased tools. One of the most important things for marketing professionals to understand is "big data's" ability to allow you to discover new, relevant patterns in your market that may overlooked or go unnoticed when using "small data" samples. Majority of data collected by marketers involves an understanding of evolving behavioral patterns, which quickly outdates "small data," so investing in "big data" acquisition and management can greatly impact your organization. But keep in mind that no matter how large or small, correct analysis of the data sets is what counts the most
Author Bio: Eileen Bernardo is the PR/Communication Manager for Viralheat, the social media marketing suite for business. She understand the power of words and enjoys taking different works of writing and turning it into information that is beneficial to the masses. You can find her cheering on her favorite sports teams or snowboarding down the slopes in Lake Tahoe. You can reach her at eileen [at] Viralheat [dot] com or on Twitter at @eileenrene.


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With the recent departures of Karl Rove and Alberto Gonzalez — just the latest in a long line of Administration officials to jump ship – President Bush is left as the lone cowboy standing. You almost have to feel a little sorry for Gonzalez, who was clearly in way over his head to begin with. But Karl Rove is a whole different story. I always thought "the Architect" was an ironic nickname for someone who made a career out of tearing people down. Did you catch that tearful farewell on the White House lawn a few weeks back? I don't imagine too many other Americans were welling up at the departure of a man who single-handedly swift-boated some of our finest heroes. John Murtha, John Kerry, John McCain, Max Cleland, the list goes on. The guy could smear Mother Teresa – he's that devious.
Karl Rove personally reinvented what it means to play dirty politics and I, for one, couldn't be happier to see him go. I just wish he could take some of his failed policies with him.


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You can definitely see a difference, even after just one application! I am very happy with this purchase (I seem to be quite happy with my recent purchases as of yet which is good) and have to say, I didn't really expect much from this humble tin of lemon butteriness. It has been very enjoyable to apply and the refreshing lemon scent doesn't hurt either and my cuticles are in a much better condition now!
Have you tried the Burt's Bees Lemon Butter Cuticle Cream before? How about other cuticle/nail creams?


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