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Usually on forums like these they have a welcome topic to bring the community toghether, but i didnt see one here so i decided to make one (if there is one, i am sorry for doubleposting)
I think its fitting that i start off aswell then. Hello everyone, my name is Roy...I have been gaming since i was 6 on a variety of platforms and in a variety of genres. Furthermore I do a gamestream over at twitch.tv. I studied psychology and now work as an expert on Autism at several schools where i council students etc.
I got into this game after meeting one of the developers at epicon.
What drew me into the game especially was the fact that it showed (and still shows) lots of potential. I can really see it growing and being developed into something awesome. I look forward to meeting all of you
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Time to liven up the hearth with new hues. Check out some of our favorite pairings.
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Grey and Brown
While brown has been the favorite go-to shade during the past few years, its fellow neutral gray is starting to take center stage. Designer Lori Dennis combines both shades in this modern kitchen for stunning yet subtle look.
Green and Silver
Green may have taken over the nation in its eco-friendly form, but the color green is still going strong. For this kitchen, designer Beth Haley pairs a green glass tile backsplash and cabinetry with stainless-steel appliances and hardware.
Red and White
Known as the color to stimulate appetite, red remains one of the top shades for the kitchen. Designer Andreas Charalambous uses a bold red wall color to contrast with the stark white cabinets in this Asian kitchen design.
Blue and Black
Blue is one of the most soothing shades, so if you tend to get stressed in the kitchen, blue might be the perfect choice to center your cooking skills again. For this country kitchen, designer Candice Olson pairs slate-blue cabinetry with black countertops and simple silver hardware.
Jewel Tones
Jewel tones, like the ones in designer Ammie Kim's backsplash, really pop when paired with dark cabinetry. She also uses straight lines in her cabinets and furniture to futher enhance the colors and create a clean atmosphere in this kitchen.
Black and White
Black and white will always remain a favorite pairing. For this kitchen, designer Erin Valencich highlights her black cabinetry with sleek, stainless-steel hardware and a crisp white countertop.


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'You' The Brand and 'Social Media.'
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"You can easily judge the character of a man by how he treats those who can do nothing for him."
James D. Miles (1830 – 1914) Steamboat Captain in the Northwest
Some of you may remember, the television shows of the 80's where TV series/serials, used to start with, 'Previously on xyx.'I felt a bit nostalgic today, so I will start the same way. Previously on my blog, I have written about Social Media (SM) in various contexts. I wrote about the effect of SM on a friend's daughter – The ugly side of social media, the conundrum facing CIOs – The Social Networking dilemma and the CIO, a quick primer on SM – Social Media Primer – Succeed by using LinkedIn and blogs, Toyota and its failure to use SM – How Toyota became the werewolf and the three step process to embrace SM: Organisations "Don't get" social media (UPDATED, RECOMMENDED READING FOR THIS POST, with ALL NEW SM monitoring tools for both personal and business use). It is becoming evident though that some organisations have become adept at SM, as witnessed by Ford's recent Ford Explorer, campaign. "We couldn't think of launching a vehicle today without launching it early using social media,"Jim Farley, Ford's Vice President for Global Marketing – Courtesy of Social Media Explorer.
Senior management need to understand the business and how IT can be utilised to provide competitive advantage – Leveraging IT for Competitive Advantage – Myth or Reality? The problem these days is that many CEOs start working at new employer's without taking the time and effort to understand and appreciate the business and its culture. Without understanding fully, their business, there is no way for them to realise the potential within their existing or future procured IT systems. In addition, many businesses still have their IT chief's reporting to CFOs. Without board level representation, IT cannot deliver any benefits to the bottom line. Within that context, Terry Leahy fully understood the impact of IT and allowed his CIO, Philip Clarke to analyse and innovate. In effect, Philip Clarke, successfully created, 'Philip Clarke, the brand.' Can anyone create a successful brand, using the Internet and Social Media? The answer has to be a resounding 'Yes'. I will now outline the steps. The secret to leveraging the success of SM is to integrate, disseminate and monitor SM (automate as much of this as possible, especially if you are building your personal brand – due to time constraints).
Integration: If you are thinking of setting up a new business or personal brand, Google Apps could be the ideal platform for you. I covered this previously, Google Apps – The myth, hype and reality. Google Apps Premiere edition was recently named as Google Apps for Business and now incorporates all the FREE apps that used to be available to personal Google/GMAIL account holders, such as my favourites, Google URL shortener and Alerts. Regardless, of whether you are a small business or corporate, the website needs to provide analytics to ascertain demographic analysis, page views, referrals (Which sites are referring your site) and statistics and words used for searches conducted, using tools such as Google Analytics. The website also needs a blog feature (Or if you are building your personal brand, enable a personal blog using WordPress/Blogger (Free)). The blog needs to auto connect with SM to deliver posts (Such as, Twitter, Facebook, Yahoo, MSN and YouTube) automatically.
Dissemination: A decision has to be made on which SM will be most effective in disseminating information (News/blogposts/articles) to your target audience. For example, with the launch of the Ford Explorer, Ford decided to use Facebook. Appropriate profiles for various SM (Facebook, LinkedIn, MySpace etc) need to be created. There is plenty of information available on the Internet, to help in creating these profiles but the rule of thumb is that all of your SM profiles, need to be as similar to each other as possible, across all SM. Again, automate as much of this as possible, (especially if you are building your personal brand – due to time constraints)
Monitor: Once SM has been integrated and dissemination profiles/channels are completed start monitor ing'key people and blogs and setup appropriate RSS feeds' for content/people that your business needs 'to follow' in order to keep abreast of trends in your field. Monitoring also needs to be setup for adverse comments, as the case with Toyota (See above) highlights. As SmartPhones are prevalent now, appropriate phone apps need to be setup to provide the ability to monitor, regardless of location.
Finally, I wanted to leave you with some Twitter cheat sheets that also include other SM tools etc as well (Courtesy of the following):
@gminks of Adventures in Corporate Education's Cheat sheet
The Social Media guide.com's Cheat sheet
The public you.com and Rich Sauser's Cheat sheet
Related articles
- Social media case study: Tesco's social media vacuum (freshnetworks.com)
- Social media cheat sheet 2011 (drewsmarketingminute.com)
- Social Media Articles Every Small Business Should Read (newspapergrl.com)
- Tools for your social media listening dashboard [del.icio.us] (openforum.com)
- 6 Useful Social Media Monitoring Tools (shoutmeloud.com)
- Popular social media FAQs answered (questprblog.com)
- The rise and fall of social media projects (customerthink.com)
- How Ford gets more sales with Social Media
- A good example of how to use Social Media – Ford creates a buzz page for Ford Explorer, integrating feeds from Social Media across the web


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The local charter fishing industry is experiencing a recessionary setback this year due to new regulations which close the recreational season for gag grouper in all Gulf waters offshore from Feb. 1 to March 31 and limits the catch of other Gulf reef fish.
Florida fishery biologists have revealed through scientific investigation that gag grouper spawn during this time which prohibits boat captains and crew from profiting from this popular species, according to Lee Schlesinger, spokesperson for the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.
"Spring is the key spawning time for these fish," said Schlesinger. "This allows these animals to go through their recycle process. Our goal is to get a better fishery."
This compounds the fact that the existing recreational harvest season for red and black grouper in the Gulf federal waters (beyond nine nautical miles) is closed from Feb. 15 to March 15.
"This is a complicated issue that has taken years of research," said Schlesinger. "We're trying to rebuild the grouper stock. Next year, the recreational closure for all shallow water grouper is expected to be Feb. 1 through March 31."
But, unfortunately, these regulations come at the height of tourist season.
"As a recreational guide, it kind of hurts us," said Captain Pete Migliazzo of Salt Water Angler Adventures. "This is our busiest time of year and our season is closed. If we could limit it down to one or two per boat, it might be better. I'm willing to work with that.
"Right now, (the grouper rules) are kind of depleting the snapper population. We have a limited amount of spots that hold snapper and grouper. You go there three or four times a month, that population goes down.
Even though the new law on gag grouper applies to state waters but allows charter fisheries to keep their catch in federal waters, this doesn't lessen the blow for those trying to make a living during these hard times.
"On full-day charter fishing, people expect to catch fish," said Migliazzo, who does offshore fishing out of Fish Tale Marina. "When they can't keep one, it's disappointing to our clients."
After March 31, the daily received bag limit includes two gag grouper per fisherman per day and five per fisherman per day on the total aggregate grouper scale. This includes the red and black species as well as gag grouper, according to Officer Joanne Adams, a FWC public information officer.
And, there is a zero limit for a captain and first mate on for-hire days.
"This is one of the least objective regulations," said Schlesinger. "We don't allow captain and crew to participate in the bag limit when they are out working. If not for this clause, there would possibly be a longer closure for grouper."
Currently, new fishing gear is also required to protect the fish from possible death, injury or bacterial infection, according to Adams.
For environmental reasons, one needs to comply with three gear rules for reef fishing in the Gulf of Mexico . If you're going out, you need circle hooks, a venting tool and a de-hooking device, according to Adams.
"If there is a possibility of catching the reef fish in inshore waters, then a de-hooking device and a venting tool are still required," she said.
The venting tool is a puncturing device to deflate the swim bladders of reef fish. The tool, which releases the air from the fish, must be a sharpened, hollow instrument like a hypodermic syringe without the plunger or a 16-gauge needle attached to a wooden dowel. It is ill-advised to push the stomach back into the mouth if it is protruding.
The circle hook is an oval-shape hook designed to snag the fish in the lip or mouth instead of the throat or stomach like the traditional "J" hook did.
The de-hooking device removes the hook embedded in the reef fish with minimal damage. This blunt, round-edged tool allows the individual to pop the hook out without touching or handling the fish.
Magliazzo thinks this is "a great rule."
"I have no problem with (the new gear rules)," he said. "I'm all for it."
But there is a cost issue with the change in gear.
"I know it affects our cost because we used a type of hook for so long and now we have to re-rig everything," said Diana Agin, manager of Captain Tony's Fishing Adventure. "We also had to reorder new gear. But I don't think the pricing is any different."
Reef fish include grouper, snapper, amberjack, trigger fish, porgies, sea bass, hogfish and tilefish.
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You can purchase a saltwater fishing license at all county tax collectors' offices, license agents, by calling toll-free 1-888-347-4356 or online at www.myfwc.com.
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Big unions could take big SCOTUS hit
Public-sector unions are bracing for a Supreme Court decision Monday that could deal a major blow to their wealth and political clout.
Union leaders fear that conservative justices will use the case, Harris v. Quinn, to strike down laws in 26 states requiring teachers, police officers, firefighters and other public-sector employees to pay dues to the unions that negotiate contracts on their behalf, even if the workers don't want to become union members.
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A sweeping decision could decimate union membership and finances — and would come at a time when unions already are besieged and struggling to keep up their numbers. Just 11 percent of wage and salaried workers were union members in 2013, down from 20 percent in 1983, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
( Also on POLITICO: Becerra predicts SCOTUS will dismiss Hobby Lobby)
Republican governors, such as Wisconsin's Scott Walker, Rick Snyder of Michigan and Tom Corbett of Pennsylvania, have gotten considerable political mileage by going after unions. And even Democratic politicians have hesitated to cozy up too close to their onetime allies. Some of them, including Gov. Pat Quinn in Illinois and Gov. Andrew Cuomo in New York, have publicly crossed big labor, cutting pensions and demanding concessions in the name of fiscal responsibility.
Labor has lost support among the public, too. In a 2013 Gallup poll, just 54 percent of respondents said they approved of unions, down from 65 percent a decade earlier.
How bad could the Supreme Court decision be for unions? Consider that in the two years after Walker ended compulsory union membership in his state, the American Federation of Teachers lost 65 percent of its statewide members and the National Education Association shrank by 19 percent. Other public-sector unions also took big hits, with revenue plunging by 40 percent or more.
A ruling against unions in Harris v. Quinn "would be huge," said Terry Pell, president of the Center for Individual Rights, a nonprofit conservative law firm.
( Also on POLITICO: Barack Obama's recess gamble goes bust)
It could weaken a group that is still generally a crucial ally of the Democratic Party — in key swing states such as Colorado, Ohio and Pennsylvania, as well as in liberal bulwarks such as California and New York.
"Whether the court goes halfway or whole hog on this," Pell said, "it's going to fundamentally change the balance of power between public employees and state governments."
Government employees have been big labor's last true stronghold: 35 percent of public-sector workers belong to a union, compared to less than 7 percent of private-sector employees.
"There is no question" that anti-union forces "are targeting, with this potential ruling, the heart of organized labor and its political base," said John Beck, an associate professor who studies labor relations at Michigan State University.
Labor analysts point out that unions won't instantly be neutered if the ruling goes against them; they still have the resources and the muscle to fight hard to retain their members. Some police and firefighters unions have kept membership rates up even in states that don't allow collective bargaining for public workers.
If the court sweeps away compulsory dues, many more unions "will need to convince employees to pay for representation that the employees would be entitled to receive for free," said Benjamin Sachs, a Harvard law professor who studies labor and has blogged frequently about the case. "But unions have overcome difficult court decisions in the past," Sachs said, "and the historical track record suggests that they will be able to adjust to a loss in Harris v. Quinn as well."
The ruling expected Monday will resolve a class-action lawsuit brought by eight health workers in Illinois who care for disabled patients in private homes. The workers are paid at least in part by the state, through the Medicaid program.


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We made
coffee espresso-infused* vodka this week. It was totes easy! We just took a cup of fresh, dark-roast beans and gently cracked them open by applying pressure with the bottom of a measuring cup. (See photo.) Then we dumped 'em into a fifth of vodka (something middle-shelf; I think we used Stoli or Ketel) and stored it in a cool, dry place for a few days. Voila!
We've suffered through fiasco infusions before. (Would you like to taste the most terrible homemade peach-flavored vodka ever? No, you would not.) This one's practically foolproof because, unlike a delicate peach, the robustness of the beans lets you know by smell whether or not your infusion's balanced, needs more time, etc. We knew we had something good after about a week, when the espresso aroma actually eclipsed the alcohol-y smell of the vodka. Next, of course, came the question of what cocktail to invent with it...
I am of the firm belief that an espresso vodka with a splash of red wine is the start of something promising. However, since a household consensus could not be reached on that point (the other one of us had his doubts), we came up with this instead. I know it reads over-the-top sweet, like a drink the Dude would abide by, but trust me when I say this baby is multifaceted: It opens with rich java, curiously transitions into a raisin-y flavor and finishes long and smooth. It tastes manly, actually, which maybe will spark a creative thought or two when I ask you...
What should we call it?
You Call It #2
1 1/4 ounces housemade espresso-infused vodka
3/4 ounces Grand Marnier
1/2 ounce housemade vanilla syrup
1/2 ounce light cream or half-and-half
4 or 5 dashes Fee Brothers Aztec Chocolate Bitters
1 cardamom pod
Drop the cardamom pod into the bottom of a cocktail shaker, and use the bottom end of a muddler to crack/crush. Fill shaker with ice and add all liquid ingredients. Shake vigorously. Strain into cocktail glass.
* When I originally posted this, I called it coffee-infused vodka. Sean has since corrected me.


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A recent article from the NY Times about surfer's objections of an offshore LNG facility in New York had this quote:
"Our community is both much bigger and far more diverse than people give it credit for,'' said Chris Wade, the chairman of the Surfrider Foundation's New York City chapter and one of the organizers of Saturday's protest. "The average outsider who doesn't surf has stereotypical ideas of who a surfer is and where they live and we defy those stereotypes here in New York."
Chris is right and he's also a classic example of someone who defies the surfer stereotype - he was an infantry officer in the Marines, he has an Ivy League education, he has a Masters in History from Duke University, he's a teacher and a very active volunteer for the Surfrider Foundation.
He's also not alone and its also not only a phenomenon in New York.
A paper I wrote on the socioeconomics of surfers Trestles in Southern California had similar findings - surfers tend to be fully employed, well educated and earn high incomes. They essential reflect the communities they come from - that probably shouldn't be a surprise.
To help better understand who surfer's are, Surf First has launched a national survey of surfers to better understand their demographics, surfing habitats and economic impacts to coastal communities. You can check out the survey here.


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Oswego, NY – People coming to share in the thrill of the races can help support their neighbors on Saturday.
The Oswego Speedway is once again hosting representatives of ARISE and allowing them to accept donations for the Oswego County Ramp Program.
ARISE will also be promoting the June 8 ARISE and Ride for Ramps event at Fort Ontario.
For people who suddenly develop mobility impairments, their home can quickly change from being a source of comfort to feeling like a prison.
And, for those currently living in a nursing facility, a ramp can be the missing link that allows them to return home.
"Without easy and safe access into their house, many people are unable to be safely discharged from nursing facilities. The accessible ramps we provide not only mean that people are able to come home, it also restores their sense of independence and reunites them with their families," said Kristin Rabideau, ARISE Housing Advocate/Ramp coordinator.
The ARISE Ramp Program in Oswego County is the only one that helps families who cannot afford to pay for a ramp.
There is already a waiting list for this building season and more applications come in every day.
Support for the ARISE Oswego County Ramp Program is provided solely through donations from individuals and local businesses.
The ramps are built by volunteers so the funds raised pay for materials.
Driver Brian Sweeney has the ARISE and Ride for Ramps event logo on his car this season, and is encouraging race fans to come out and support their neighbors.
Last year, ARISE built a ramp for a man who was living in a nursing facility but wanted to come home.
Necessary amputation resulted in his having to use a wheelchair.
The front steps of his house became a huge barrier that prevented him from being discharged.
With a team of volunteers, ARISE was able to provide a ramp for him just in time for Easter. He was able to celebrate the holiday with his wife and family, in the comfort of his own home.
ARISE and Ride for Ramps, the annual fundraising and community event, will take place on June 8 at Fort Ontario to raise money for the program. In addition to the 5K run and motorcycle ride, there will also be a chicken BBQ, Rudy's Lakeside, kids' bike ride around the fort, music, food, and fun family activities.
All proceeds from the event will be used to purchase construction materials to help Oswego County families regain access to their home.
To register or learn more about the program or event, visit http://rideforramps.org
ARISE and Ride for Ramps is supported by Empower Federal Credit Union, Relph Benefit Advisors, Haylor, Freyer & Coon, Shineman Foundation, and Fulton Savings Bank.
Additional support is provided by the Friends of Fort Ontario, Murdock's Bicycles & Sports, NewsChannel 9, Oswego Speedway, Precision Sign and Graphics, Rudy's Lakeside, Woodchuck Saloon and Zink Shirts.
The 5K Run is a partnership between ARISE and the Oswego YMCA.
About ARISE
ARISE is a non-profit Independent Living Center run by and for people with disabilities. The organization has been providing advocacy and services since 1979, and each year ARISE works with approximately 4,000 people of all ages who have all types of disabilities. ARISE has offices in Onondaga, Oswego, and Madison counties and operates ARISE at the Farm, a 77-acre recreational facility in Chittenango and ARISE and Ski at Toggenburg Winter Sports Center in Fabius.


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"He said, 'Well, we're being too careful with the puck,' " Babcock recalled. "But he said, 'we got to be because you're scared to turn it over there's so much snow."
Snow built up amid frigid temperatures throughout the game, which the Toronto Maple Leafs ultimately won 3-2 in a shootout to jump ahead of the Red Wings in the standings. The conditions didn't make for the prettiest fundamental game, but the spectacle of having a capacity crowd of 105,491 at this venue set such a picturesque scene that it overshadowed those shortcomings.
"I don't know if you would call it a gem from a pace standpoint," Leafs coach Randy Carlyle said. "The weather definitely changed the way it was presented with the snow coming down, and it brought back a lot of memories from a childhood of playing outside."
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Even after watching Tyler Bozak score the shootout winner against his Red Wings, Babcock was beaming and talking about how glad he was to participate in an event that set the NHL attendance record and might have been enough to make the Guinness Book of World Records.
It didn't even bother him that the snow slowed the puck and the players down.
"I thought that was a big part of the atmosphere in today's game to make it even more special," Babcock said. "To me, today was a home run for hockey."
It was -11 C when the puck dropped at 1:31 p.m., and snow fell steadily throughout the game, which featured goals from James van Riemsdyk and Bozak for Toronto and Daniel Alfredsson and Justin Abdelkader for Detroit. Coaches remarked that the snow had the biggest impact on power plays, based on how long they came after the crew was able to shovel the ice.
"The NHL did a good job keeping the ice as clean as possible," said Leafs captain Dion Phaneuf, whose shot was deflected in by Bozak to give Toronto the lead in the third period. "It's an experience. It's an outdoor game, in the middle of winter you're going to have snow.''
That was commissioner Gary Bettman's message afterward, as well. This is the first of six outdoor games in the NHL this season, and inevitably the weather makes an impact.
In this case, Bettman was satisfied with how "ice guru" Dan Craig and others handled the conditions to make this game playable.
"We're playing outdoors and that's what you get when you play outdoors. When you get the elements, you get the elements," Bettman said. "You could tell as the logo started getting more covered when we needed to shovel. It actually looked like synchronized swimming, so to speak. They did a great job. Listen, whatever the conditions were, it was the same for both teams."
The conditions led to some sloppy play, especially a slow start as players had to feel out the conditions. The Leafs beat the Red Wings in a shootout Dec. 21 at Air Canada Centre, but this was uglier because of the snow.
"You lose the puck every once in a while because you get stuck in the snow, or you can't find it," Red Wings defenceman Brendan Smith said. "The game was a lot simpler because you had to make smart decisions."
Some smart decisions came from the Leafs' top line of van Riemsdyk, Bozak and Phil Kessel, which produced both goals in regulation. After the game, Kessel and van Riemsdyk were named to the U.S. Olympic team, along with Red Wings goaltender Jimmy Howard, who made 24 saves in a losing effort but bounced back from his five-goal outing Monday in Nashville.
"I don't know if it was a low point for him, but Howie's better than that," Babcock said. "So for him to respond today, he didn't have a lot of work, but he had some tough plays. And the way the puck was bouncing, it was hard anyways for a goaltender."
It was hard on Leafs goalie Jonathan Bernier, too, but he was up to the task in making 41 saves through regulation and overtime. That's a record for an NHL outdoor game, surpassing the Calgary Flames' Miikka Kiprusoff's 39 in the 2011 Heritage Classic.
Bernier said the visibility was bad in the first period, and then the wind became the problem in the second when the teams changed ends. In the shootout, he figured he had an edge because players couldn't stick-handle as well.
"I tried to play the odds with the ice advantage, probably, as a goalie," said Bernier, who stopped Alfredsson and Tomas Tatar in the shootout. "I tried to take away the angles and be more aggressive a little bit and hopefully they go for the deke and miss the puck."
Datsyuk didn't miss, but neither did Joffrey Lupul or Bozak, and so the Leafs moved one point ahead of Detroit in the Eastern Conference wild-card and Atlantic Division standings.
Babcock was so pleased with his team's effort, specifically how much they held on to the puck, that he addressed players after the loss, something he rarely, if ever, does.
"The conditions made it so some of the skill in the game was eliminated, but I still thought the players competed hard," Babcock said. "It was a good game for our team. So all in all it was a good day."
Given the enormity of the proceedings, it was a good day all around. But it was naturally better for the Leafs because they got the victory.
"It's a tight conference for us," Bozak said. "We haven't been playing our greatest lately, so it was huge two points for our team. So I think that was the main thing. We had to take it as a regular game. Obviously there were some distractions, but we needed these two points back, and we're happy we got them."
NOTES — Alfredsson's goal was his 34th in 82 career games against the Leafs. The previous 33, along with 38 of 39 assists versus Toronto, came when he was captain of the Ottawa Senators. According to Elias Sports, the 34 goals are the most any active player has scored against the Leafs. ... After making John-Michael Liles a healthy scratch, the Leafs traded him to the Hurricanes in exchange for fellow defenceman Tim Gleason. Carolina also got prospect Dennis Robertson in the deal. ... Defenceman Mark Fraser and forward Frazer McLaren were the other healthy scratches for Toronto. ... Alfredsson returned to the Red Wings' lineup after missing Monday's game at Nashville because of back spasms. He replaced Darren Helm. ... Canadian broadcaster CBC had technical difficulties for part of the third period. The outage was filled by an American broadcaster until the problem was fixed before overtime.


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Asmodeous Rex • an hour ago
Donald J. Trump intention to build a wall at the southern border is an insult to all of Latin America.
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Tim in NY to Asmodeous Rex • 13 minutes ago
Uh huh…
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Charles Edward Lincoln, III to Asmodeous Rex • 43 minutes ago
I don't see that the WALL is anything more than a re-inforced border. By your standard, Mr. Asmodeous, isn't every border an equal insult?
Does your house have walls? is that not an insult to nature, or at least to your local weather and all your neighbors?
Walls don't work against every kind of invasion or catastrophe (modern bombs and the IRS can penetrate almost everyone's walls) but walls do serve to establish and declare one's claim to private space, of reasonable expectation of peace and tranquility within a space that we can call "home".
I don't think Trump's wall is going to change America—but it MIGHT help prevent MORE change than has already happened, and perhaps we can start deporting millions of people BACK on the other side of the wall who should never have crossed the border.
As a Symbol of National Sovereignty and Identity, I accept the need for a wall, although we will need to back up that SYMBOL with substantial action—I'd like to see every Latin American, African, and Asian Naturalized in 1986 by "Amnesty" to illegal alines or who immigrated after that date, lose his or her citizenship….
America is the New Jerusalem of the Europeans, by the Europeans, and for the Europeans….
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Asmodeous Rex to Charles Edward Lincoln, III • 36 minutes ago
O.K. Your reply is sensible and polite enough but the USA should be building bridges to Latin America; not promoting distrust and hostility. Are you aware that the USA has spent a lot of money and energy and lives trying to prevent that region from turning to communism?
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Charles Edward Lincoln, III to Asmodeous Rex • 26 minutes ago
That's kind of preposterous: we have thousands of bridges of every type (air, land, and sea) to and from everywhere in Latin America. It's easier and quicker to reach Puerto Vallarta, Mazatlan, Cancun or Acapulco from any major airline "hub" in the USA than it is to reach Alaska, which is one of our own states. It also easier and cheaper to take a cruise in the Caribbean than to Hawaii or American Samoa…or again, along the "inland passage" to Alaska… just compare the effort it will take you to get to Curacao compared to the Aleutian Islands…. I've done both trips….
As it happens, I turned 18 as a legal resident of Honduras while working on an archaeological research project at Copan sponsored by Harvard and the World Bank. And since then I have lived about a quarter of my life in Latin America since then, in Belize, Guatemala, and Mexico, Argentina, Bolivia, Colombia, and Venezuela….
And I have been living and or visiting in several Latin American countries during Coups…. or kidnappings (I once watched the helplessly as the German Consul in Guatemala was kidnapped)…. And on top of it all, my grandfather did major business with the U.S. Army, Navy, and Air Force, so yes, I'm quite aware of the U.S. attempts to fight communism all over Latin America….
So what exactly is your point? That because we have more-or-less succeeded in keeping communism from taking root anywhere except for Bolivia and Venezuela, and for a time in Chile—we should let all the rest of them in?
Chileans and Argentinians are pretty much "white people"…. as are MOST Colombians and many upper class Mexicans and Brazilians, for that matter, but other areas are much more racially mixed, and "upper class" immigration into the USA is NOT the source of any problems I'm aware of….
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Asmodeous Rex to Charles Edward Lincoln, III • 17 minutes ago
So then what is your point? What you're saying is that there is already a lot of trade and commerce with that region. Shouldn't that continue? Why create new hostilities in a region that wants to further integrate. I do hope sane people will stop all this recent madness.
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Charles Edward Lincoln, III to Asmodeous Rex • a minute ago
I guess we're basically talking past each other about totally different things. You're talking about Trade I guess, mostly, but I'm talking about the need to preserve America's cultural and racial integrity by stopping the flood of immigrants. I don't despise Latin American elites or peasantry IN THEIR CULTURAL CONTEXT. I think a lot of valuable lessons can be learned from the study of the Ancient AND Modern Maya—among other things, the value they have placed since the Spanish Conquest on resistance to cultural and racial assimilation.
The Maya of Yucatan and Guatemala are a great noble people. But that doesn't mean they need to all move to Los Angeles. Out of heir historical physical environment and cultural historical context, I don't think their nobility will survive any more than their culture. Los Angeles and Phoenix do not need to become Maya Cities—or Quechua cities or Nahuatl Cities for that matter.
Los Angeles has now the largest ZAPOTEC SPEAKING population IN THE WORLD…. larger than any city in the Zapotec Native (Mexican) State of Oaxaca. This is bizarre and perverse. The Zapotec will NEVER become real Americans but they won't be real Zapotec anymore either. The Nahuatl (Aztec) speaking population of Los Angeles is not far behind. This is insanity. This is a perversion of nature.
And as for Trade, which seems to be your focus, I DO disagree with you if you think that NAFTA has been good for Mexico or that CAFTA is good for Central America.
Many if not MOST of our real racial problems, and especially those of Europe, come from the heritage of a Colonialism which was abandoned, not because the British and French and Dutch (or the Belgians or Germans, for that matter) FAILED at their enterprises of Colonialism, but because of the post-World-War II ideological shift….. towards communistic insanity and the demented doctrine of unearned freedom and meritless equality….
But NAFTA and CAFTA are essentially new Colonialist programs WITHOUT the benefits of Colonial Administration and Education. NAFTA and CAFTA have led to the mutual cultural degradation of North America AND Mexico and Central America…. and I applaud President Trump for his willingness to back away from these catastrophic enterprises (and to avoid new ones like the Trans-Pacific, which would have been the same only MUCH BIGGER and hence much worse).
Isolation leads to diversity…. and diversity leads to greater value in exchange…. So I think that we need to return to a world model where each region develops itself according to local traditions and environmental circumstances, and trade is an exchange of positive values developed in different regions, not moving plastics and electronics from cheap labor areas to expensive consumption areas.
So no, I think that fewer bridges and more barriers will benefit EVERYONE.
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Funruffian • 20 hours ago
"To the tens of millions for whom Trump appeals, what the wall represents is our last chance to preserve that nation and people.'
This wall is more than just Political theater and a way to stymie the bureaucratic onslaught of the Multicultural monster. This is a bold statement White America is making against the world who has intentions of undermining and destroying us. Many other nations have criticized America for years, but at the same token they want to reap the rewards and benefits America has to offer. I know that President Trump finds this attitude obscene.
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You can read the CSPI press release or any number of news stories to get the details, but it's important to know that for most of our food supply the phrase "all natural" has no structure behind it. Thus, food companies are left to their own devices and market items (usually packaged) that are not as healthy as overwhelmed consumers believe them to be.
(When was the last time you saw an "all natural" sticker affixed to a tomato or grapefruit?)
Part of the problem lies in the split oversight of our food supply, with the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) sharing responsibility. The USDA sets guidelines for "natural," while the FDA does not.
However, as I've mentioned before, the term "organic" has definitive meaning.
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Organic crops are raised without using most conventional pesticides, petroleum-based fertilizers, or sewage sludge-based fertilizers. Animals raised on an organic operation must be fed organic feed and given access to the outdoors. They are given no antibiotics or growth hormones.In addition, converting farmland from conventional to organic is a three-year process.
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Its #redheads week here on my limericks pinterest page.
I post these little gems on my twitter feed… its all pretty simple and it has been helping me get myself in a creative mood in the morning. It beats trolling Facebook news feeds which had been my 'morning with coffee' routine. These are the pics for 3/2 through 3/6 (Mon – Fri, the pics for Saturday and Sunday are pinterest only)
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Just Not "Up" for the Holidays
Dear OncoLink "Ask The Experts,"
I am the caregiver for my husband who has Lung cancer. I have no interest in participating in the Christmas Holidays. I know this is probably a disappointment to the children but I just don't care about shopping and decorating. What can I say to tell them how I am feeling?
Tracy Lautenbach, MSW, LCSW, Social Worker in the Radiation Oncology Department at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, responds:
If the children have not been told about your husband's cancer please consult with an oncology social worker as a member of your husband's treatment team about how to discuss cancer with children in an age-appropriate way. You can also get some ideas about this from Cancer Care. There is a very good cancer connect booklet called Helping Children When A Family Member Has Cancer.
Reassure the children that you love them and although you are feeling down and not into the holidays this year you are doing what you can to make it a good holiday for everyone.
You may be feeling burnt out with your caretaking duties and it is difficult to feel like you have to take time off from the cancer to try and enjoy the holidays.
Perhaps you need to replenish yourself physically, spiritually, and emotionally. Let others help- they can shop, wrap gifts, send cards. Don't be afraid to ask- people want to help, but often don't know where to jump in and don't want to step on your toes.
Keep your expectations realistic. Set priorities. Pace yourself and most importantly share your feelings with your family.
This question and answer was part of the OncoLink Brown Bag Chat Series. See the entire transcript: Surviving & Thriving During the Holidays Webchat.


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The one thing that is predictable about the British climate is that it is unpredictable. You could be dressed for the beach and two minutes later it is hailing which is why cyclists always have to prepare for the unexpected and why something like the dhb Amberley over-trousers can be such a useful part of your weather fighting armoury.
So you only need to travel a few miles into work, a journey that makes perfect sense on a bicycle but it's hosing it down outside. A journey that only takes 10 minutes on the bike has now turned into a 40 minute walk in the hissing rain or you can take the last resort and use public transport enjoying that 'interesting smell' that you get on a damp day, something between the moth balls and an unwashed dog blanket, and all because you haven't got the correct rain protection.
Well, all this frustration can be put to rest by purchasing a pair of waterproof over-trousers. Ok, there is still your shoes to worry about and your upper half but even if you are walking you will have to make provisions for this. But how well do over trousers work? Well a good pair should have the same attributes as a good rain jacket, namely that they stop water getting in and they let heat out.
I am someone who builds up a fair bit of heat almost regardless of how much effort I put in on my bike. My worry with over trousers is usually that I am going to boil and be wetter on the inside than I would have been chancing the elements! I've found that the best tactic is to wear a pair of lightweight trousers underneath and keep your distance and your effort low and your damp issue should be resolved. Using the dhb Amberlys II managed about six miles before I got uncomfortable and felt that my legs had been put in the microwave - which is pretty good for me.
The cut of the trousers is fairly narrow, I wear a 32-34inch jean and the mediums were a snug fit over the top. The velcro adjusters at the bottom of each leg made sure my trouser leg didn't get caught in the chain ring. In the heavy rain the over trousers kept my jeans dry which is exactly what was asked of them, the fairly high elastic drawstring waist and the taped seams meant the hatches were well and truly battened down. The material seems tough, it is built using a ripstop nylon and the seat panel is further reinforced and should hold up to several months of soggy commutes which will hopefully see you through a couple of bad seasons without a problem.
Okay, over-trousers aren't perfect, if you want to stay really dry you'll need some sort of waterproof jacket for your top half, and, in really heavy rain there is the problem of water running off your trousers and in to your shoes, road.cc ed Tony, swears by SealSkinz waterproof socks, to combat this. He wears them over ordinary socks and simply changes his shoes (or does without - ed) when he gets to work. Even so, for shorter urban commutes that you'd do in your normal clothes these over trousers are a cracking way to beat the rain.
At £39.99 these are at the budget end of the over-trouser spectrum, but as you'd expect from Wiggle's in-house brand they deliver plenty of value for money. They are fairly basic, there's nothing flash going on here, but they are well made and deliver fuss-free performance and after almost a year's worth of use they look well capable of doing that for some time to come.
Perfect for slow, short journeys that don't justify taking a change of clothes in foul or unpredictable weather. Or can be worn as a wind proof layer on cold nights to stop your knees from seizing.
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Make and model: dhb Amberley overtrousers
Size tested: M
Tell us what the product is for, and who it's aimed at. What do the manufacturers say about it? How does that compare to your own feelings about it?
The dhb Amberley Waterproof Trousers are designed with comfort in mind... they will help keep you warm and dry whatever the weather.
I'd agree with that.
Tell us some more about the technical aspects of the product?
•Nylon ripstop fabric, fully taped seams
•Reflective dhb logo on the knee
•Elasticated drawstring waist
•Toughened panel in the seat area
•Velcro ankle adjustment
•Fabric Composition: 100% Polyamide(Nylon)
Perfectly adequate, nothing fancy going on here.
For keeping the rain out they worked very well but pedal hard and after a few miles steam will be bellowing from your navel.
They will last as long as you don't slide along the tarmac or snag your saddle too many times or forget to gather the bottom of your trouser leg. Because you don't travel far in them they should last for a few years.
Any heavier and they will feel like waders and any lighter and they will lose their integrity.
The fitted snuggly over the 3/4 trousers I had on. The velcro ankle adjusters kept everything tidy.
You can get very basic over trousers that can do the job but these do it without the fuss. If they get get you to work without using the smelly bus then they have paid for themselves in one trip in my opinion.
Tell us how the product performed overall when used for its designed purpose
If you are going to pedal about in them all day, the chances are that you will have wet legs from sweating. If you keep them on for short journeys, these will look after your dry pants and deliver you to your final destination without dampness.
Tell us what you particularly liked about the product
They don't look like you are about to strim a hedge for the council but look more like a pair of trousers.
Tell us what you particularly disliked about the product
They are an over trouser rather than just a trouser so the selection of garment you wear underneath is important if you don't want your legs to melt.
Did you enjoy using the product? Yeah
Would you consider buying the product? Yep, worth having a pair for emergencies
Would you recommend the product to a friend? Yes
About the tester
Age: 37 Height: 180 Weight: 80
I usually ride: Bike that I am testing at the time My best bike is: Giant CFR pro. Old school carbon converted to fixed. Kinesis Convert 2.
I've been riding for: Over 20 years I ride: Every day I would class myself as: Expert
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It is 48 years since the change.
A time of great chaos and upheaval,
when millions of teenagers across the globe, developed magical powers.
Still, no-one knows why it happened.
For years a fragile peace has existed.
But now a divide is forming...
And 14 year old Eve Rivers is about to find herself caught up in the middle of the battle.
A battle fought between those who embrace the change, and those who will do
anything to stop it.
A battle that will forever alter the lives of everyone Eve holds dear.
It is 48 years since the change.
A time of great chaos and upheaval,
when millions of teenagers across the globe, developed magical powers.
Still, no-one knows why it happened.
For years a fragile peace has existed.
But now a divide is forming...
And 14 year old Eve Rivers is about to find herself caught up in the middle of the battle.
A battle fought between those who embrace the change, and those who will do
anything to stop it.
A battle that will forever alter the lives of everyone Eve holds dear.
Hi Gail and Paul! It's good to see you today and I'm excited to find out more about you both. How did you start your writing career?
GAIL:I loved English at school, but even though I got good grades in the subject I never felt entirely satisfied with anything I wrote. In my final year of school I became obsessed with Baz Luhrmann's film version of Romeo and Juliet (we were studying the Shakespeare play at the time) and loved the fact that he had retold the story in such a contemporary and accessible way. This was the final motivation I needed to join an Audio Visual course at my local college.
So for three years I told stories by making films.
Once the three years was up though, I still didn't feel satisfied. So after a few years of working full-time I decided it was time to get myself a degree. I had always loved Art at school too, and this was something I felt ready to dabble in again. So I enrolled on an Art course with what was then the University of Central England (UCE) in
Birmingham and got to study in the wonderful Quaker – home to a real life Chocolate Factory (it always smelt so good) owned by Cadbury. I specialised in Painting and Photography...but you guessed it...it still wasn't quite right. I liked what I was trying to express...but now words were the things that seemed to be missing. village of Bourneville
It was only when I met Paul that everything clicked into place. He loved books and films too and he had written scripts as a hobby. We inspired each other and began to talk about writing our own series of Kid's books.
PAUL:I started by driving my parents mad with silly stories of adventures set in the wilderness that usually involved lots of monsters and bad guys. I had a thing for sharks too as Jaws really triggered my imagination when I saw it premiered on television. I tinkered throughout my youth but Larby Lodge is the first novel I have ever finished.
The third book in the series,
, is largely written but we decided to turn it into a sequel as it didn't properly introduce the characters or the world. Also I finished a shark script but that was more for fun to be honest but in the future once we've finished the Sword and the Flame series then I might turn my attention to a horror or monster story. Maybe even try and turn my shark story into a novel but time will tell. Mitford Falls
Tell us about your current Release!
GAIL:Our current release is our first published book, but I wouldn't say it is our first book. Our early ideas were so different to what Larby Lodge is now. Originally we had a complete story that was heavily influenced by Greek mythology, but by the time it was anywhere near ready we felt this sort of story had already done the rounds. So we went back to the drawing board and questioned exactly what sort of story we wanted to tell. We wanted to write a story that would appeal to boys and girls, and would crossover between teens and adults. So we made our protagonist a strong-minded girl, who would be put through her paces with lots of action scenes. Eve is very shy and inexperienced but her family's circumstances have meant invariably she has had to be the mature one. She uses this and her adult outlook on life to fight for what she believes in.
PAUL:Yeah I certainly wanted to push Eve through the mill from the start. The world she lives in is a spectacular one which will unfold with the sequels but also very volatile and dangerous as the Change has left many people desperately trying to make sense of what happened. This can lead to a positive outlook such as those embodied by the Paters and a negative one shared by members of the Sword and the Flame. This is one of the key themes of the series. A world left confused and without any answers.
Tell us about your next Release!
GAIL:Our next book which should be available summer 2013, is 'The Rise of The Youth League,' and is part 2 in The Sword & The Flame series. For those of you that have already read Larby Lodge, you will remember the big surprise that came out about the Youth League. But how will the group fare now? This story follows Eve as she learns to deal with her new life and the ever-changing society that she is living in. There will be more from Iris and James, but for those that have commented about Irina...well let's just say she has something up her sleeve for a later book in the series.
PAUL:Yeah many key new characters are introduced in the second story that will play a large role throughout the rest of the series. You can also expect plenty more twists and plenty of action which will be far more ambitious in scope. The battles in Larby Lodge are intentionally small so as to give us somewhere to go.
What do you think makes a good story?
GAIL:I think to tell a good story you really need to have realistic characters and an exciting plot. The reader needs to feel like they are rooting for the protagonist, they need to be able to imagine themselves in the story, and they need to be itching to find out what happens at the end of every chapter and even more so at the end of the book.
PAUL:I like a plot with drive and purpose; a sense of uncertainty which forces you to turn the pages. Many of my favourite stories are layered like a jigsaw puzzle which I find incredibly rewarding to fit together. I think J.K Rowling and Stephen King are great examples of authors who can catch you in a web of intrigue and even though it's not a book I really admire Inception and Christopher Nolan's sense of narrative drive and complexity.
What group did you hang out with in High School?
GAIL:I love this question. I think this speaks volumes about how your life will turn out. I hung around with the swots. Generally I got on with everyone except the popular kids, especially the popular boys who enjoyed bullying me, of course when they were on their own they wouldn't say boo to a goose. I found that when I left school and followed my creative interests, all of my new friends had been bullied too. So there seems to be a pattern that if you're different and motivated, you get a raw deal at school. All I can say is that it does get better when you get out into the real world and can choose who you spend time with on a daily basis. I love the group of kids in the film 'The Faculty,' that pretty much nails high school on the head for me. And we all felt like Aliens had taken over our school at some point.
PAUL:I hadn't yet developed a strong sense of my own identity at school so flittered between many groups but never truly felt like I belonged in any of them. I think this is partly because my parents moved around a lot so I was only in some schools for a matter of months. When I was at college I enjoyed hanging out with the geeks and this was when my love of film, literature and role-play flourished. I have always been wary of shallowness, so making friends who were also creative was very rewarding.
Are character names important?
GAIL:They certainly are to me. I know a lot of authors use names and characteristics to thank people or at the opposite end of the scale to have a dig at people. J.K Rowling is well renowned for this. I find that we tend to use names that have a bearing on an idea. For example it is no coincidence that our main character is called Eve, or that our third book is called
, the Mitford name being a reference to the famous Mitford sisters, a very political and controversial family. Larby is my grandmother's maiden name and she was a Quaker which forms part of the ethos of the Pater community in our story. I like unusual names too. I like using surnames as first names to add an air of mystery to a character; we were over the moon when we came up with the name Fenton Cardel (due to bob up in 'Rise of the Youth League'). Mitford Falls
PAUL:Yes they can give an insight into their psychology or purpose; sometimes though you just want a name that sounds cool. Neo in the Matrix is a great example of a name that achieves both.
Can you share a passage that captures the heart of your book?
Eve rested her towel on the riverbank and sat down. At five and a half foot tall, her feet stuck out over the edge. She was painfully aware of how much taller she was than every other fourteen year-old she knew and felt as a gangly as a bean pole, but no matter what she wore or how she styled her long auburn hair there was no disguising it. Her Mum had told her several times, that a day would come when the rest of her body would catch up, but it seemed an awful long way off.
Bronwyn giggled and Eve made the mistake of seeking her out as she swooped towards the rippling water like a kingfisher seeking its lunch. The morning sun was blinding and Eve happily closed her eyes to it all, but her mind wouldn't cease its torture and she daydreamed of what it would be like to see the river pass beneath; to lazily dip her toes in the warm water then soar upwards like a bird, majestic and carefree.
It was all so frustrating. Maybe it was time to give up and accept the fact that she was a Dud, doomed just to watch as those around her developed their skills and laughed at her behind her back. Even her best and only friend, Fran, had Awoken recently, which had put a lot more pressure on their relationship than she wanted to admit. It would certainly explain why Fran hadn't asked to meet up during the holidays, like she normally did. She would have to make it up to her when she returned to Treglown. It wasn't Fran's fault.
It seemed even her head-of-year was worried. Mrs Johnson tried to hide it under a veil of curiosity but Eve wasn't fooled. Their Dad had made it quite clear at a recent parent evening that he was delighted with Bronwyn's progress. "A right little Sky Lantern she's turning out to be," he had said. The very next day Eve had been called to the office. Mrs Johnson asked all sorts of questions that ultimately led back to the same thing; had Eve experienced any strange occurrences that could point to her Awakening?
After a long silence Eve shook her head. She had considered making something up but what was the point? She was managing to hold back the tears but it was obvious she was upset because Mrs Johnson told her not to worry herself. She began to spin off a story about being a late developer herself and how all the other children in her class had Awoken first. Apparently it had been far worse in those unenlightened days when the Awakening was still a new phenomenon.
'Magic can take many forms,' Mrs Johnson continued, leaning in sympathetically. 'Your sister obviously takes after your father but what of your mother?'
'She was telekinetic but her powers have worn off now. She was very powerful though.'
'Oh she's faded,' Mrs Johnson chuckled. 'Obviously singing takes it out of you.' Eve wasn't sure whether Mrs Johnson's comment was meant to be patronising or just a simple joke. But either way it served to wind her up. 'Why don't you practice moving things? I'm sure it won't be long before something happens. Don't worry Eve your Awakening will come soon.'
Eve nodded but she had already decided to ignore her advice. There was no point. Eve was going to fly like her sister and that was that.
'Come on,' Bronwyn shouted from the water, breaking Eve's reverie.
'I'm working on my tan.'
'You're boring.'
Yeah and so is swimming compared to flying, Eve thought before shouting out 'you're annoying,' in reply.
Bronwyn stuck her tongue out impishly and Eve gave her the finger. They both giggled.
Eve gazed beyond the river. Old willow trees lined the far bank and on the other side of the wood, just visible between the dangling branches, stood a moss-covered wall which bordered their estate and cut it off completely from the main road. The run-down collection of bricks had once exerted a powerful hold over Eve's imagination. Inspiring thoughts of magical borders, faraway lands and princesses in castles; always in distress of course, because that was how Eve felt most of the time. Her parents' celebrity lifestyle ensuring she was denied the one thing she craved above all else: A normal life.
A terrible scream interrupted Eve's thoughts and sent her bolt upright just in time to see a large splash.
Laurie: Oh My Gosh!! Loved that excerpt!
PAUL:This is a passage from chapter two but it covers a lot of themes and issues which Eve has to come to terms with during the story. Her jealousy and concern around the Awakening, which is when a teenager's magical abilities become apparent and, just as importantly, how those powers will manifest themselves, in her sister's case flight, but it also touches on the tensions between Eve and her father. Without giving too much away there are many forces at play which affect the dynamics of the Rivers' family, and these drive much of the narrative of Larby Lodge and beyond.
GAIL:Like Paul said this is a really pivotal point in the story, and definately where it switches into something more sinister. Family tensions are really bubbling to the surface at this point and this is something every child can relate to in some form or other. Jealousy and insecurity will always be defining emotions and this is why readers connect with Eve and the rocky road she has to navigate.
Do you have a website or a blog?
GAIL:Social networking is something we're heavily working on at the moment. I know the importance of bloggers – they really do get independent books the profile that they need and deserve. I was lucky enough to do an event with Amanda Hocking and she was adamant that it was the bloggers that had got her where she is today. So I would just like to thank all of those people out there that do take the time to read these features, or write reviews for Amazon etc. Authors really do appreciate every single one of you. Just one little nice comment can give an author the encouragement they need when they're having a tough day. If you would like to make our day, please:
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A look back gives insight into what President Obama will highlight Tuesday during his first State of the Union address of his second term.
Obama's inaugural address Jan. 21 was aggressive and packed with policy issues -- gun control, immigration reform, energy, education, jobs creation and gay rights. All have been moved from the background of the first term to the spotlight of his second.
Obama's first address before a joint session of Congress in 2009 focused on trying to inspire confidence as the nation was in the grip of the worst financial crisis since the Great Depression, telling Americans that the country would rebuild and emerge from the Great Recession stronger.
Fast-forward to 2013. Empowered by his re-election, Obama will push Congress to pass immigration reform and strengthen gun laws.
He previewed his themes last week to House Democrats during their issues conference in Lansdowne, Va., telling them he would present an agenda for economic growth that would balance more deficit reduction work with investments crucial for the economy to grow.
"I'm going to be talking about making sure that we're focused on job creation here in the United States of America," Obama said. "It means that we're focused on education and that every young person is equipped with the skills they need to compete in the 21st century. It means that we've got an energy agenda that can make us less dependent on foreign oil, but also that we're cultivating the kind of clean energy strategy that will maintain our leadership well into the future."
It also means discussions about deficits, taxes, "sequesters and potential government shutdowns and debt ceiling ... all from the perspective of how are we making sure that somebody who works hard in this country," Obama said, "can make it if they work hard, and that their kids can make it and dream even bigger dreams than they have achieved."
John Sides of George Washington University told Voice of America Obama must walk a tightrope between the economic progress made and the continuing hardships of many Americans still are experiencing.
"The economy is improving; his approval is up slightly. But I think we're still in pretty tenuous territory," Sides said. "Mass unemployment is very much still with us and likely will be with us for some time."
While economic growth is a priority, ensuring opportunity for all also is key, Obama told House Democrats.
"And that's why immigration reform is so critical," he said. "I said this is going to be a top priority and an early priority of my administration. I am heartened to see Republicans and Democrats starting to be in a serious conversation about getting this done."
"Now is the time."
Obama said another issue that demanded attention was gun violence.
Recognizing there may be regional differences that should be respected, Obama said, "[What] we know is the majority of responsible gun owners recognize we cannot have a situation in which 20 more of our children, or a 100 more of our children, or a 1,000 more of our children are shot and killed in a senseless fashion, and that there are some commonsense steps that we can take and build a consensus around. And we cannot shy away from taking those steps."
Obama told House Democrats he would discuss ensuring Americans are safe from terror as well.
"[We're] also going to have to make sure that we keep the American people safe, which means that we're going to continue to work, even as we draw down our troops in Afghanistan, to go after those who would attack America," Obama said.
Anthony Cordesman, at the Center for Strategic and International Studies -- a bipartisan think tank in Washington -- told VOA he expects Obama to include the "problems and upheavals in the Arab world."
Giving the Republican response is rising star Sen. Marco Rubio of Florida, who delivered a well-received keynote address during the party's national convention in Tampa, Fla.
The State of the Union response slot is considered a potential launching pad for politicians holding national ambitions. Rubio, a Tea Party-backed Cuban-American conservative, is one of the most-hyped figures in the GOP -- and thought to be eying the GOP presidential nomination in 2016, NBC News reported.
Delivering the faithful opposition's response isn't without risk, however. Another up-and-comer, Louisiana Republican Gov. Bobby Jindal, gave a response that was panned by Republicans and Democrats alike.
"I'm honored to have this opportunity to discuss how limited government and free enterprise have helped make my family's dreams come true in America," Rubio said in a statement. "Limited government and free enterprise are the very foundation of what makes America special and separates us from the world, particularly through our strong middle class. I look forward to laying out the Republican case of how our ideas can help people close the gap between their dreams and the opportunities to realize them."
Rubio has been at the fore recently for his work as part of a bipartisan group of senators that crafted a comprehensive immigration reform framework that would include a pathway to citizenship for undocumented immigrants. Rubio has been working to sell the blueprint to conservatives.
"His speech will focus on the Republican Party's agenda to grow the middle class," an aide to Rubio told NBC News. "Immigration will likely be mentioned as one way to grow the economy, but the speech really is about the Republican Party's commitment to limited government as the best way to help the middle class, and how it differs from the president's plans for bigger government."
When he announced Rubio as the Republican responder, House Speaker John Boehner said the Florida senator "is one of our party's most dynamic and inspiring leaders. He carries our party's banner of freedom, opportunity and prosperity in a way few others can. His family's story is a testament to the promise and greatness of America."


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The Real Deal: Westport, Weston realty markets rebounding
The official numbers aren't in yet, but I can confidently say that the residential real estate markets in both Westport and Weston enjoyed very good years in 2013.
Last January in this space, after four years of difficulty (five in Weston), I reported a glimmer of promising news in our local real estate markets. Houses began selling at unexpected prices in Westport. And the Weston market woke up from its deep sleep, becoming -- once again -- a most desirable place to live.
The year progressed. As December came to a close, there were two words ringing in every local real estate professional's mind: "We're back!"
In Westport, single-family home sales soared from 362 in 2012 to 465 in 2013 -- a 28 percent increase, according to Consolidated Multiple Listing Service figures that were available Jan. 6.
In Weston, sales leaped 30 percent in the same period, from 135 to 175.
Clearly the market is alive and well again.
But what about prices? Well, there's good news there, too
In Westport, values in 2013 were up about 9 percent from a year earlier, with an average sale price of $1,533,000. In Weston, prices rose 4 percent, with an average transaction of $856,900 in 2013.
Here's some color on those numbers:
`Pre-downturn" feel: In Westport, the market is feeling very "pre-downturn." People seem to have forgotten that the market was ever down. Buyer confidence has returned. Sellers are breathing a sigh of relief.
Inventory favors sellers: We ended the year with very low inventory, which pushes up prices. Right now there is very little to show potential buyers at most price points.
Multiple offers: Multiple-offer situations -- "bidding wars" -- were very common, consistent with the previous point. By my count, 53 Westport houses and 24 in Weston closed over asking price in 2013. This does not include new homes that closed over asking due to extras bought from the builder.
Build it, and they will buy: New construction is hot as ever, at all price points.
No land in sight: Land is still tough to find, and builders continue to search hard for it. Land prices are stable except for the occasional high-price purchase in a killer location.
Oldies are goodies: 2013 was the second great year in a row for antique properties -- an interesting juxtaposition versus buyers' love of newly built homes.
Skittish about beach: It was a tough year for beach-area homes, reflecting fear of yearly weather events and uncertainty surrounding future availability and cost of flood insurance. Beach area homes which that sold in 2013 were mostly direct waterfront and/or compliant with FEMA elevation guidelines.
Weston's impression: As for Weston buyers in 2013 once again viewed it as a top housing destination. That's because the town has great schools, high quality of living and, some say, its lower-key vibe versus Westport.
Under a million: Weston is also desirable because buyers can get a substantial, livable home between $700,000 and $1 million -- a challenge that's tougher to achieve in Westport.
High-end sales: Finally, Weston's higher-end market, which had been nearly shut down for the past four to five years, showed signs of reopening, with two $2 million-plus sales in 2013.
All in all, such a strong 2013 bodes well for 2014.
Evi Coghlan's "The Real Deal" appears every other Friday. She is a licensed real estate agent with the Riverside Avenue office of Coldwell Banker and a former marketing consultant to Fortune 100 companies. Evi may be reached at 203-247-6691, by emailing her at firstname.lastname@example.com, or visiting www.evicoghlan.com.
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More InformationWESTPORT MARKET REBOUND
Two key measures of the housing market -- number of homes sold and average price -- document a rebound in Westport's single-family market in 2013.
2012 2013 Increase
Homes sold 362 465 28%
Avg. price $1,411,000 $1,533,000 9%
Source: Consolidated Multiple Listing Service as of Jan. 9.


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You can't always trust fashion advice, so be careful when considering the source. Here's why:
1) You think "It looks good on the mannequin. I'll buy it!"
But, just because it looks good on the mannequin doesn't mean it's a winner for you. The retailers are enticing you to buy, by dressing up the mannequin, BUT you probably don't look like that mannequin! Not many of us do. We have to take into account our own body type, coloring, face shape, facial features skin and hair qualities.
2) "My friend thinks it looks good on me."
If she can see beyond her own style, coloring and body type, she may be right. Otherwise she could just be imposing her tastes and preferences onto you. Or maybe even unconsciously cloning you into a copy of herself. This is a hard one because, if you can't see it for yourself, you'll probably be tempted to follow her blindly. After all, she always looks great, doesn't she? But you need an objective eye for this. If your own eyes aren't objective and you don't know for sure if your friend's eyes are either, you might want to consider working with a professional who's been trained to see objectively.
3) "It's in the fashion magazines." Fashion magazines have two big limitations. They are:
a) Too generic. They can't possibly cover all of the variables that make up your unique style or look. General guidelines can be somewhat helpful, but they don't go far enough. Compare that to understanding exactly why something looks great on you, or not.
b) Too limited. They can only show what's going to be available for that season which has been dictated by the designers. The designers don't' know YOU. They're just playing out their own fantasies and preferences that don't have anything to do with you. Well, unless you happen to get lucky on occasion!
Sometimes, it all feels too complicated. You may be tempted to just play it safe. So you stick with basics. You don't know how to accessorize, so you don't. But playing it safe often translates into boring.
On the other hand, you may throw caution to the winds and buy your clothes on the whim of the moment. You choose a passing fad, a trend that may be on its way out, a cute little something that doesn't go with anything else in your closet. But, when you do that, too often you end up with a mishmash in your closet and never know what to wear.
Either way you never feel great in your clothes, and that's a problem!
What to do?
1) Take the time to understand your style, your personal coloring, and your body type.
2) Learn what works best on you, and don't buy anything unless you know it's right.
3) If you feel overwhelmed at the thought of taking on that task and don't feel you can do it successfully, consider getting professional help. Advice from an expert can keep you on the right track, stop you from making mistakes, and save you money in the long run.


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NExt time on TAR; Cindy breaks down, and Cathi fails down, once, twice three times a lady.Oh and we have elephants.
Armani and Marcus >>> JennaI like ETHAN!Omg 2 teams I didn't like that much went home!
To be fair, I'm sure everyone thought Kaylani and Lisa should be gone this leg.. RIGHT? Nobody expected them to survive and even come in third!!!!11
This. Is. A. Crazy. Leg. MY GOD. Whoever is updating Wikipedia good luck!THIS FEELS LIKE THE AMAZING RACE ASIA FOR ONCE!Only 3 teams didn't make a mistake and they're the teams from the back. Like... OMG.
Quote from: Joab on October 02, 2011, 08:23:49 PMTo be fair, I'm sure everyone thought Kaylani and Lisa should be gone this leg.. RIGHT? Nobody expected them to survive and even come in third!!!!11Actually I was sure it would be Ron & Bill and Bill & Cathi. I would have bet real money. I pick Kaylani & Lisa to go in the next two legs.
Why the Andy & Tommy hate, Joab. Just because their guys?I like them. So far. They have been nice to others on the race, have a sense of humor, nice to each other. And so far the tasks haven't been designed to be easier for two guys racing.And so far they aren't a BJ & Tyler over the top annoyance.
I think I will jump and up and down in glee if Bill & Cathi manage to survive this leg.
15,000 Rupiah parking for one Detour.Go to Orphanage and hand over all their money in their possession? WTF. TAR IS EVIL.
Until Leg 2No classic clue box can be seen OMG Pure spec: Final Task?
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