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This article is part of our special report Europe's electricity grids: Joining up the dots.
After years of trying to persuade sceptics, the renewable energy industry continues to face an uphill battle in convincing power producers that integrating more renewable energies like wind and solar will not put the electricity grid in jeopardy.
The policy chief of Europe's electricity industry association has told EURACTIV that Europe will have to slow down its integration of renewable energies or risk power cuts and systems instability because of the slow pace of cross-border grid improvements.
"Either you go very fast in the transition – which is impossible [because] smart grids are expensive and the storage is not there in the needed scope – or you diminish the speed for integrating renewables into the system," Susanne Nies of Eurelectric told EURACTIV in a phone interview.
Given a choice between meeting the EU's target of getting 20% of energy – and 35% of the EU's electricity mix – from renewables by 2020 or keeping the system stable, "I would rather say that system stability and avoiding blackouts is more important," she said.
Nies cited a report claiming a rise of serious systems stability incidents last year from 300 to 1,000 across a swathe of northern Europe, and said that the Czech Republic came close to power black-outs in November and December 2010.
"We want to meet the 2020 targets but we need to be very careful," she said, "because the worst case scenario is one in which we have a series of blackouts in Europe and there would be a loss of support first for the utilities but maybe also for the renewables. That would be a disaster."
Her words reflect pessimism in the electricity transmission industry about the likelihood of balancing capacity for variable energy sources like wind and solar in time for 2020. Usually though, this is voiced off the record.
Lights out
Speaking to EURACTIV last month, another industry insider said that renewables advocates "want to increase solar panels and we want to keep the lights on, but if the lights go out because PV [solar photovoltaic energy] has not maintained the power quality, it's not in either of our interests."
"If we're connecting things that the system wasn't designed for," the source continued, "we're putting stresses on it. Some people think it is a bit conservative for network operators to say that, but maybe it's good to have a bit of conservatism when you're thinking about a constant electricity supply. There is a bit of a trade-off between security of supply and reliability" and renewables.
Renewable energy advocates accept that Europe's grid systems were built for fossil fuels but "the point is that this period is over," said Arthouros Zervos, president of the European Renewable Energy Council. "We have to adapt and do it fast."
Hydro pumps
Hydroelectric pump storage is currently the most efficient way of balancing electricity loads which can vary for renewables, when the weather is cloudy or windless.
Zervos said that some counties such as Italy had a probable excess of pump storage capacity while others had deficits.
As a result, "we would need much less storage if we improved our [cross-border] interconnections," Zervos told EURACTIV, "because then you could use the storage capacity of your neighbouring countries."
Anders Eldrup, chief executive of Dong Energy and a former permanent secretary in the Danish finance ministery, noted that similar concerns about integrating renewables had been expressed in his country's past.
"When Denmark began pioneering onshore and offshore wind 35 years ago, people said 'When it becomes 5% of total supply, we'll have an unstable system'," he told EURACTIV.
"Then they said 'when its 10%', but we managed. Today it is more than 22%, the government wants to increase it to 50% in 2020, and the system is stable."
One common algorithm
To advance electricity market integration by 2014, the EU hopes to have implemented one 'common algorithm' to determine electricity prices across Europe.
In the same year, common network code requirements for Europe's power networks, currently being devised by the European Network of Transmission System Operators for Electricity (ENTSO-E), are also scheduled to take effect.
"The future will be challenging," one ENTSO-E source said of current grid integration concerns. "Keeping a secure system in the next years is our main concern and we are taking all possible actions within our legal mandate to support this goal."
Nies called for the EU to mount a public acceptance campaign to overcome planning objections to transmission grid construction, better balancing provisions for renewables, more pump storage and grid interconnections, improved risk-sharing facilities, and a resolution of 'loop flow' problems, which can involve electricity being sent through several countries to avoid transmission bottlenecks.
But she also sounded a note of caution about anticipated haggling over the energy infrastructure package.
"I am very afraid that member states will refuse to use the regional funds in the infrastructure package for those projects which are not exclusively in their national interest," she said.
"For the cross-border interconnections we need, there has to be a commitment from member states for much more Europe. It is impossible to do this with a nationalistic and North Korean-type approach."
Mark Johnston, a senior policy director for the World Wildlife Fund, said: "Networks must develop in parallel with renewables growth. The new proposals reinforce a good existing national framework. Europe is doing what it can but it can only do so much and it is for other players including member states and local authorities and regulators to do their part too."
In written comments submitted to EURACTIV after being interviewed, Susanne Nies , the head of energy policy at Eurelectric, said it was important to clarify that a fast transition to improving grid systems involved "developing the system needed to complement the integration of RES [renewables] - interconnections and grids, smart grids, and storage, as well as back up capacity" and that if this could not be done, "you must diminish, if you can not do this for the reason of public opposition of finance, the speed of putting new RES to the system. In addition, all this has to be done as a European approach, which ensures cost efficiency."
Nies also called for the EU "to address the current investment concern, and the need for improved risk-sharing facilities. A European approach to system stability must ensure that the current 'loop flow' issues is solved, and that phase shifters on the borders don't become the rule," she said.
In meeting the EU's 2020 targets, "policy makers as well as all other stakeholders need to be aware, and accountable of the consequences that has: grids, storage, back up, comprehensive regulation, back up capacity. In extremis, she was concerned that the EU would remain "sticking to a RES MegaWatt add in logics, sudden or even retroactive changes in support schemes, like in Spain or Estonia, or major system stability concerns including even blackouts in Europe. These might translate into a loss of support even for renewables development."
However, Brook Riley, an energy spokesman for Friends of the Earth, was not impressed. "Eurelectric are saying this but at the same time they are doing what they can to block a strong energy efficiency directive," he told EURACTIV. "Of course what they are not saying is that if you reduce the overall energy demand you've got less to do to meet the EU's 20% renewables target. The simplest way to increase the share of renewables is to reduce energy demand which Eurelectric is more or less openly opposing."
On 30 June 2009, the European Commission adopted its national renewable energy action plans (NREAPs) framework, requiring member states to explain how they would meet a binding target of providing for 20% of their energy consumption from renewable sources.
Member states were forced to provide sectoral targets for the proportion of renewable energy they would use in transport, electricity, heating and cooling, and offer a road map for getting there. They were also obliged to submit future implementation reports every two years.
EU countries must also spell out what steps they are taking to cut red tape on administrative procedures and explain any "unnecessary obstacles". To further help the integration of renewable electricity into the grid, infrastructure development plans have to be reported, including reinforcement of interconnections with neighbouring countries.
Although each nation was required to submit its plans to the Commission by 30 June 2010, Hungary did not submit its proposals until near the end of 2010. Should the EU executive rule a plan insufficient, it can start infringement proceedings against the member state concerned.
Further Reading
European Union
- European CommissionRenewable energy
- European CommissionEnergy infrastructure
- European CommissionRenewable energy: Targets by 2020


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My recipe is much simpler than this for juniper roasted grouse, but I love the complexity of this dish, combined with its elegant simplicity. If you want a dressed up version of my dish, or its cousin, my gin and juniper roasted Hungarian partridge, here it is…from one of the prettiest cookbooks around. What's not to love, figs and game birds? There are lots of great game recipes in this book together with a lot of fig recipes, my favorite fruit. Pick up a copy, you won't regret it.
adapted from Diana Henry
Matefaims—they can be translated as "hunger-killers", from the French "mater la faim"—are thick pancakes from the Savoie region of France, made with potatoes, cornmeal, buckwheat, or root vegetables. They're used in an elegant way in this dish, but you can also make real mountain dishes from them: try matefaims with thick slices of cooked ham and melting cheese, for example; great after a day on the slopes.
Serves 6
• 12 quail
• 1/2 c. brandy
• leaves from 3 sprigs fresh thyme
• French sea salt and freshly grated pepper
• 1/4 c. butter
• 1 small onion, very finely chopped
• 3½ oz. good-quality cooked or cured ham, such as Parma ham
• 10 juniper berries, crushed, preferably freshly foraged while hunting upland birds
• 1 c. dry white wine
• 1½ c. heavy cream
• 2 T. finely chopped flat-leaf parsley, for serving
For The Matefaims:
• 3/4 c. all-purpose flour
• 3/4 c. buttermilk
• French sea salt and freshly grated pepper
• 2 eggs and 1 extra egg white
• 9 oz. (cooked, mashed pumpkin
• generous grating fresh nutmeg
• 1/4 c. unsalted butter, softened
1. Rub the quails, inside and out, with the brandy and thyme and season. Leave to marinate, loosely covered, in the fridge, overnight.
2. Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C). Melt the butter in a casserole in which all the quails fit snugly and brown the birds on all sides. Set the birds aside and cook the onion in the same pan until soft and just beginning to turn golden. Cut the ham into fine shreds and add it to the pot with the juniper berries. Pour in the wine and bring to simmering point. Put the quails in the pot, cover, and cook in the oven for 30 minutes, until the juices between the thigh and the body are clear.
3. To make the matefaims, simply mix together all the ingredients except the extra egg white until well combined and smooth. When you are nearly ready to serve the pancakes, beat the egg white until you have soft peaks and fold into the mixture. You can leave the mixture like this, covered, while the birds are cooking.
4. Remove the birds from the pot and keep them, covered, in a low oven while you quickly make the sauce. Just add the cream to the pot and simmer, stirring, until it has thickened slightly. Add the quails back to the pot, cover, and keep warm.
5. Heat a good pat of the butter in a frying pan and add small ladlefuls of batter to make pancakes about 4 inches (10 cm) in diameter. Cook a couple of pancakes at a time until golden and set on one side, then flip the pancakes over and cook on the other side. Add butter when you need it and be careful not to let it burn.
6. Serve 1 or 2 pancakes per person with 2 quail on top and some sauce spooned over. Scatter the parsley on top.

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Sometimes you have to reach the top to realize that you hate it there. It's not stupid!
Women don't want to complain about being successful or managing a great company. But wanting to complain isn't something that you should be ashamed of! We know a lot of good reasons why you might feel this way—and feelings aren't bad! Your first step towards dealing with this problem is to analyze the root of your unhappiness and then take actions accordingly. Do any of these feelings sound familiar?
- You don't have plans for "after." You were planning and taking strategic action with one focus: getting there. You are a thriving expert and you need to be challenged. Probably this is your biggest fear, the loss of challenges. There are many other things you would be able to find to focus your energy on, but you might lack the motivation to find them. It could be good for you to find a new goal, a more personal one—but don't think it's that easy. You have been working towards your previous goal for a long time, probably for more than 15 years! It's not easy to just choose something new that you want to achieve. You are not the same person that you used to be 15 years ago. You've changed and it's normal for your decision making process to be different! But are you willing to accept this fact?
- It's different from what you expected. A cognitive bias is not an unusual thing. It's really disturbing, I know, because you are used to having a lot of energy. The gap between your expectations and the reality might not be too big, but it is still demotivating. What you need is to take a deep breath and evaluate: does this mean that you don't really like where you are? Do you want complete change, or are you willing to continue on and make this position fit your expectations? It's up to you.
- It's designed to fit men better than women. And this is not your fault. It's a really common problem: the definition of success is a good suit, export cigars, matured drinks and young companions, but this idea doesn't fit the female success definition. You want to keep on winning, not just bragging about being good! You want meaningful success, not meaningless achievements.Women want to define success on their own terms. You need to accept that you have different perceptions of success and express whatever those perceptions are.
- This was not your goal. Did you go with the flow and follow the path that everyone was drawing ahead of you? Maybe you wanted to make someone proud, or to prove that you could do it. If this wasn't your genuine path, the one that you chose for yourself, it's no wonder that you have had a problem finding your comfort here. This might be your biggest problem! You have been a real leader by playing by others' rules so far, but now you feel disconnected and as if something is missing. This is not what you wanted after all! Now that you've reached this success, though, this is the time to evaluate, regroup and draw another strategy. If you need help, hire a Women Success Expert or an executive coach, someone who understands and can help you re-define success on your own terms and be who you are wherever you are.
- People around you don't appreciate your success. Sometimes we all need a little push, a pat on the shoulder to let us know that we are doing great: a friend to listen, a mentor to guide us. We also need support and understanding. Is your family unhappy about your achievement? Are there people around you who are jealous of your success? Let them know how you feel! The ones who are genuinely happy might not know how to show it, and the others—those who can't accept you being better than them—are just not right for your life.
- You feel like you didn't deserve it. It's strange that everyone but yourself knows how capable you are! It's possible that you use this reason as a shield—you have other concerns that might fit the problems listed above. Or this might come from another problem entirely, personal insecurities based on previous experiences. It's important to focus and find what makes you feel like this—it will take you closer to solving the problem!
What should you do if one of the above problems sounds all-too-familiar?
Make new strategic plans, reevaluate your goals and find what stops you from being content with the results. You might need help from someone who has faced a similar situation—this is when a professional executive coach is of a great value!
This article was originally published at Equanimity Executive. Reprinted with permission from the author.


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Peter Guber is leading a new class at UCLA on new media with some very big names from the digital media world.
Mandalay Pictures topper is teaching the new course, "New Media: The Convergence of the Poet and the Engineer," along with Richard Rosenblatt, CEO of online content company Demand Media.
Duo have lined up a number of high-profile guest speakers to address students each week, including "Sims" and "Spore" creator Will Wright, Fox Interactive Media prexy Peter Levinsohn, YouTube co-founder Chad Hurley and former Yahoo and Warner Bros. topper Terry Semel.


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It has been a little while since we did one of our {Reflect the Love} blog posts.
One of the ways that we try to reflect the love is by helping other photographers grow their businesses and perfect
their craft. We do not think that we are the best or experts in everything, but if there is any way that we can help; we enjoy
doing so and dedicate a little chunk of our day to replying to emails.
It is our ultimate goal to make the world a happier, more loving place where people are friends and marriages
are strong. If this is one little way that we can do that, by helping others, then awesome.
We do it in a formal way through our mentorship, but we also are more then happy to answer peoples emails & do
our best to get to everyone of them (even if it takes a little while).
That is one of the ways that we try to {Reflect the Love}. We hope our emails back to you (fellow photogs) help you &
we hope that you know that we are your biggest supporters!
We also want to share, how someone {reflected the love} back to us.
While purusing the web, we saw this comment that fellow (southern alberta) photographer Sheila Kurtz had left about Radelle.
"…….. I talk to Radelle occasionally and she is a sweetheart and then some. Genuine.
I think every other photographer knows more than me, then after talking with some who share,
I find out we both learned from each other. I love that she loves people in love! Some people forget why they got married,
and she reminds us all. She is so real. Thanks."
Sheila is a wonderful lady & a fantastic photographer (if you need photos & are in southern alberta, she is a great choice!)
and in this day & age, who takes the time to write something so nice? Not that many people. I know that Radelle
was bouncing around the office all day & thought that it was such a nice comment.
Its amazing how much kind words can brighten someone's day.
On another {Reflect the Love} note I wanted to share something that I overheard Radelle saying.
As we were leaving the swimming pool the other night, Radelle stopped a man who was walking by and said
"was that your wife with the curly hair in there"? He said "yes". Radelle said "I want you to tell her how bright &
cheery she seems. She caught my eye across the pool out of everyone there. She just seems like such a nice, happy
person. She glows".
He smiled a big smile and said "she is without a doubt, the better half. Thankyou for telling me that".
So, on that note, we have a challenge from our office to you (we will also do it!). Find someone…a stranger,
a friend, your spouse, your child and pay them an unexpected compliment or kind word.
Lets make someone's day!
p.s. Tommorow the winner of our photography giveaway will be annouced.
So make sure you leave a comment letting us know how many of your friends became fans/likes!


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A few weeks ago I was at a local shop in my neighborhood, picking up some Brooklyn-made snacks for a gift. I grabbed a couple of jars of McClure's pickles. Little did I know I was about to try the best dill pickles I'd ever had! I knew immediately that I was going to have to try to recreate them.
Pickles are awesome, in my opinion. They are a great snack when you're craving something salty but don't want to reach for a bag of chips. Snooki agrees.
Pickles that are made from fresh, local cucumbers are so much tastier than the conventional dill pickles you'd usually find at the store. If you don't believe me, try it for yourself!! It makes a big difference, and it's really easy (and fun).
I had a pickle-making party at my apartment and we made a bunch of jars. When it comes to using fresh dill, I found flowered dill and regular dill leaves at the farmer's market. Since I had seen both kinds in the McClure's pickle jars, I decided to add a little bit of both into my pickles. I learned that the flowered dill has a stronger dill flavor. You can use either kind!
Ingredients: This will be enough to make about 4 or 5 1-quart jars of pickles. Cut the recipe down if you want to make less.
- 8 Kirby cucumbers (the fat cukes, pictured above. about 2 cucumbers per jar)
- Canning jars (we used quart-sized)
- 5 cups white vinegar (you can also use apple cider vinegar)
- 6 cups water
- 1/2 cup kosher salt
- Fresh dill (with or without flowers) – about 1/2 cup dill per jar
- 3-4 cloves of garlic per jar, cut into halves
- Optional additional ingredients to add: chopped onion, red pepper flakes (if you want spicy pickles), or whatever pickle-flavor your heart desires. Be creative!
Heat the water, vinegar and salt in a pot just to a simmer on the stove. Mix well until salt has dissolved in the liquid.
While you're waiting for the brine to heat up, put your ingredients in the jar. Start by adding the garlic, dill and other optional ingredients to the bottom of the jar.
Slice your cucumber and put the slices in the jars on top of the garlic, dill and other flavor ingredients.
Remove the water/vinegar/salt mixture from the heat and pour over cucumbers. Cover cucumbers completely and leave about 1/4 inch of space at the top of the jar. Put the lid on.
Let them cool to room temperature, and then put them in the refrigerator! Give them about a week minimum before you eat them. You can wait longer, too, for stronger flavors. Ours have been in there for a few weeks now, and the flavor is amazing (and they are still crispy)!
These pickles are DELICIOUS! My favorite is the spicy jar I made with red pepper flakes, black pepper, garlic and dill.
Have fun:)


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The Reflection Cracked
Clu had never seen blood before.
He wondered if he ever would. Only users shed blood. Their "biological code", as Flynn had once put it. Flynn, who'd slunk away from the system his actions had almost destroyed. Flynn, the false deity. Flynn, the betrayer. Enslaver. Flynn, the one who he swore that if he ever did see the bastard again, would be kept alive long enough to see what blood actually looked like.
But for now, blood would have to wait. For now, he had to deal with the mess his creator and former friend had left behind. For now, the closest thing to blood he had to experience was the remnant code of de-rezzed programs.
"Basic terminated."
"Basic captured. Rectify?"
"Will rectify."
The chatter filled his earpiece as his forces marched through the building. A bastion for ISOs and programs that, for whatever reason, thought the abominations were worthy of protection. Reasons that seemed academic now as they tried to engage the Black Guard, failing every time. They marched in tight formation, their leader at their head, forming a wall against any who tried to break their lines.
"Status pending."
Clu walked with them. This early in the purging of imperfection, he saw it as necessary. Flynn had ruled from his own world. Flynn had come and went as he pleased. Flynn had been lax, Flynn had been arrogant, and Flynn had no qualms against having his servants do his dirty work. So when Clu parried the arc of a Basic's disc, impaling the program with his light stick in a counter-thrust, he didn't enjoy it. But it was necessary. So as the program writhed on the ground, watching as his body crumbled into code, Clu felt the need to say something.
"Sorry pal."
Sorry…it wasn't much. But it was more than Flynn had ever said for his crimes.
And thus the march continued. Floor by floor. First Squad killing or incapitating their foes, ignoring those who fell into the former category and passing them to Second Squad behind to take them for whatever fate was deemed necessary. Clu knew that it would do the people of the Grid good for him to read out some judgements himself. Maybe even some pardons. But that would have to wait. He had to get to the top of the building. Because so far, only Basics had come at them. So far, the ISOs that insiders had reported were hiding here had yet to be found. And until they were erased from existence, anything else was secondary.
Within a manner of microcycles, the operation had neared its end. First Squad had reached the entrance to the penthouse. An entrance that was locked, but could easily be destroyed by the light grenades being set on the door.
"Detonation in ten nanocycles," one of the Black Guards murmured.
Clu nodded. The Black Guard would go in first. He'd follow. Once the resistance was subdued, he'd lead.
A penthouse. Perfect.
Why did a penthouse even exist, the program wondered? Why put one residence above the dwellings of others? It made sense that the ISOs would be here. But the Grid had been built before they'd begun polluting it. They-
"Three. Two. One."
Clu gripped his disc. They, would soon be removed from the system. They, would soon be a moot point. They, might not have bled, but if their de-rezzing process was much different from a standard program's, he wanted to see it.
The doors crumbled under the blast. A Black Guard rushed in. The same Black Guard that found himself with a disc embedded in his helmet. Clu glanced at him as he tried to grab it, failing as his arms faded away with the rest of his body.
It had left the basic without her disc though. It made returning the favour much easier.
It was like a dance, Clu thought, as he and his men weaved in and out of their foes, their only consideration was that the ISOs be taken alive. Why programs even bothered dancing he didn't know, but if those insipid jigs gave one the same rush of electricity this event did, he could understand. He'd been created to create. But destruction had its own sweet taste as well.
It was a taste that remained as Clu narrowly avoided a Basic's disc. Snarling, the program brought it round again in an arc, only for Clu to parry it. The Basic went for another swing, but thanks to his foe kicking him in his gut, causing him to stagger back, he missed the chance.
"Traitor," Clu whispered. "You shouldn't have done that pal. You're messing with the mojo."
"You talk like Flynn but you're not him! You're not!"
Clu frowned – did Flynn really talk like that?
He couldn't remember. It was strange, the program thought…when he thought of his former friend, all he could think of was the period of time when that friendship started being deleted. As a person…Flynn barely remained in his mind. Flynn-
Clu jumped back, avoiding the Basic's thrust. Snarling, he rammed into him, sending them across the room and into a mirror mounted on the wall. The Basic went to say something, but as Clu separated the program's head from his shoulders with his disc, he never got the chance.
He called me a traitor. There was nothing worth hearing anyway.
And yet…the words lingered on. Lingered as Clu rested his hands on the table below the mirror. Slowly, he raised his gaze…then recoiled.
Kevin Flynn looked right back at him.
No. It wasn't Flynn. Just his reflection. Like the device he'd used to create his codified likeness unity all those cycles ago. The traitor. Mirrored by one who certainly was not a traitor to the Grid. The one who was bringing order. Order, Clu noticed as he glanced back at the room, had been enforced quite well. The Basics were dead. The ISOs had been subdued, at the mercy of the Black Guards' staffs. And all for the cost of two Black Guards in total.
"Foes subdued sir," one of the grunts said.
I can see that, Clu thought. He walked over to the programs. They stared back at him, all with the same façade of defiance that failed to hide the fear that lurked in their eyes. They-
"You're Clu," one of them said.
I am Clu.
"Yes. I am," the program said, not sure who he was answering.
I will create the perfect system.
Clu glanced back at the mirror. His reflection stared back at him.
"You won't win," another ISO said. "You can't. This isn't your world. It-"
Together we're gonna change the world man.
"Shut up!"
Clu hurled his disc. The mirror shattered.
"Kill them," he spat, not facing his men. "Take them outside and kill them."
"Which method would you-"
"Just kill them!"
He kept facing the wall where the mirror had been. He faced it as the ISOs were marched out, their facades finally cracking as the cries of fear began.
"Why?" he heard one wail.
Why what?
Clu turned to face the one who'd asked.
"I don't like mirrors," he said.
There were no more questions after that. No more words. Only echoing cries, followed by the fainter sounds of screams from the street below. He barely noticed. He just stood there. Staring. Looking at what was once a reflection. Looked and wondered.
How much of what he saw was himself.
And how much of it was Kevin Flynn.


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I stayed here for 3 nights while visiting the Angkor Temples and I really can't recommend this guesthouse enough. From the second I arrived, I was made to feel so welcome. I was taken to the restaurant and given a complimentary drink. Rooms were a nice size and were cleaned every day. Location is great, just a 10 minute from the Central Market. The staffs were very helpful and friendly. The Angkor tour was very cheap price, but they arranged good English speaking tuktuk driver for us. I really loved this place and recommended to travelers.
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I stayed for 3 nights at here with my friend. The rooms were nice clean and the location excellent. The staffs were fantastic, very friendly and helpful. The receptionist helped us arrange a tuk tuk driver for the temples with reasonable price for 3 days tour. All in all a nice guesthouse for the price in a perfect location which I would recommend to all of my friends and travelers.
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I paid my deposit and had communication with the manager only days. Score via email. After a long frustrating tuk tuk ride there ( there are 2 different addresses on the net) it was closed for renovations. I emailed the manager and travellers point to refund my deposit, but no one has replied. Will never book through this again. Very angry!
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My wife and me stayed at this hotel for 4 nights. The staff made us feel so welcome, was very friendly and nothing was a problem whatever the request.We used Pheara their Tuk Tuk driver the whole time we were there from airport pickup, our temple tours and return trip to the airport. Great location for down town and the pub street only 10 minutes.Our best hotel stay during our tour of Vietnam and Cambodia.We'll sure recommend to friends who wanted to visit Siem Reap! thanks for giving us a good experience!
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Its a bit far from downtown but you have a tuk tuk driver just for you all day for free!!
Have internet, clean and big rooms with TV, breakfast...and a very friendly staff, helping you at any time...what else can you ask for???
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I booked 3nights in Advisor Angkor Villa just day before my arrival by travellerspoint but when I come to Villa all rooms been full but no problem at all staff was very helpful and they said we have another hotel where you can stay for same price that lodge was Palm Tre Lodge Guest House in center of Siem Reap I booked 3 nights but finally I stayed 6 nights all stuff was very friendly and helpfull and I can highly recommended I mean both of this guest houses I have to recommend palm tree lodge or advisor villa to all of my friends who like to see Siem Reap.Thanks for very relaxing stay.
We stayed in Advisor Angkor Villa for 2 nights.
We strongly recommend it for everyone who looks for a very nice and clean accomodation for a little price.
The room we got was pretty big and has AC and Fridge. Also we were impressed by a service. Sopheia (the girl that manages the hostel) was very friendly and really helpfull. She arranged for us everything, including a bus tickets from Siem Reap to Bangkok, so we didn`t have to worry about anything. We hope that we`ll have a chance to visit Advisor Angkor Villa again. Thank You!!! )
We had 2 nights at this guesthouse and we were delighted with the friendlyness of the staff and the athmosphere. I would definitively recommend it ! Thanks particularly to Sophia who was made our stay very confortable.
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I would definately recomend this hotel to anyone looking to stay in Siem Reap, it is in a great central location for the temples and the floating village.
when we arrived we were met by Sopheia who from the moment we got there untill the moment we left was friendly, helpful and like a friend which was very comforting for 3 women traveling in an unusual country.
The rooms were clean, spacous and if you do find yourself with nothing to do and want to watch TV they have a very good range of chanels in many languages.
The hotel also offers a free Tuk Tuk service to all the local bars, shops and restaurants and can arrange a tour guide or Tuk Tuk for the day if you require.
I had 3 nights in this hotel. This hotel was small one, but it's very amazing one. This is a nice place to stay....the staffs were friendly very helpful and also very quiet very comfy...the price was very affordable...with the affordable price you can get free wifi in the room and in the lobby, nice free breakfast and bicycles when you need. Rooms were good for the fridge, cable TV, and own bathroom, overall was a very good experience...I would rate this hotel as 3stars for the staff's good and smile on their faces.
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'Supporters of Fifteen Trees have funded the purchase of 675 trees indigenous to the local area of Sutton Grange (near Castlemaine). These trees were planted along a section of Myrtle Creek, which was affected by floods last summer. It is hoped that these plantings will limit and stabilise the erosion, and also replace trees and plants which were washed away with the flood. Altogether this has been an excellent community oriented project focused around the area of Myrtle Creek'. Tamsin Byrne (Project Manager).
Funds for the plants provided to the Sutton Grange Landcare group, generously came from King's Cars in Ballarat. Peter King has been carbon offsetting his new Mitsubishi and Citroens with Fifteen Trees for the past year. The 675 trees planted will (over their lifetime) collect a year's carbon emissions from 45 cars. Thank you to Peter and the team at King's Cars for your green policies that allow landcare groups to receive trees for planting.
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Inducted: March 3, 2001 in Evansville, IN
Date of Birth: October 26, 1942 in Evansville, IN
High School Attended: Evansville Bosse Graduated: 1960
High School Honors: Junior reserve football and senior year varsity letterman.
College Attended: University of Evansville Graduated: 1967
College Honors: All-Conference ICC 1964; Team Best Lineman Honor 1964; first U of E player to be drafted into the NFL.
Coaching Experience: While at U of E, coached offensive and defensive linemen in 1965.
Professional Athletic Background: Drafted by Dallas Cowboys as an offensive guard in 1965 but did not make team; free agent with Denver Broncos as a defensive end in 1966 but did not make team; was sent to Wheeling Ironmen in the Continental Football League; was picked up by Chicago Bears as defensive end 1967-1969; played defensive end with Cincinnati Bengals and Green Bay Packers 1970; retired in 1971 due to a ruptured achilles tendon.
Professional Athletic Honors: In 1967, awarded game ball by teammates for outstanding individual performance in Bears 14-3 win over Detroit Lions; shared award of game ball with outstanding performance by defensive line in Bears 34-7 win over the NY Giants; named to NFL All-Star All-Rookie Team.
Special Recognition: Inducted into Evansville University Hall of Fame 1979; member of NFLPA Retired and NFL Alumni; works as an account executive with Koester Companies, Inc. in Evansville.
Family: Wife, Jeanne; children, C. Martin and Michelle.


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Release Date: 2013 |
Album Rating: 4.0Album slays hard. Personally enjoyed it much better than Impulse.
Some tracks off Augment:
Frostbite - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fq1kQZk_XM0
Pulse - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wHJkf-Xlb10
Hybrid Earth (Music Video): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HQIH45i4fmU
Album Rating: 1.0and they said prog metal was dead
Digging: Frumpy - 2
These guys have some of the worst arts I've seen
Album Rating: 2.5i rly like the cover.
the album is great. It's like Impulse, but with better vocals. they deliver the same, but with some improvements.
more of the same will do the trick i guess.
Album Rating: 5.0 | Sound OffAlbum slays
Album Rating: 5.0 | Sound Offwtf this is my dig but it doesnt show up
Album Rating: 3.0 | Sound OffI'm enjoying this quite a bit but I'll be really let down if they don't step it up on the next release, this is similar enough to Impulse that I feel like I've heard a lot of it already. I can see it getting old fast, aside from a few standout tracks.
Album Rating: 2.0 | Sound OffThere are a fair few sentences in this review that simply don't make sense. Also the summary is really
clumsy, is it perhaps possible not to use the word achieve twice in such quick succession?
"Metalcore, as a detracting subgenre on the most menacing times, have always found itself in the most critical state since its conception."
this is such an awkward sentence and it's the very first one. This is the opposite of a hook. Draft it a couple more times and you'll get it.
album suuuuuuuuucks.
Album Rating: 2.5I really liked Impulse, but was hoping for some evolution from the band with Augment. Instead they release an album that sounds exactly like Impulse. Listening from start to finish, this album was painful. I found myself wondering, 'haven't I already heard this?'.
There are hundreds of bands that sound exactly like this, and Erra clearly doesn't even care that they don't stand out at all. Impulse was a great start, and set them up for a solid second album, but in my opinion they blew it.
Some songs that made me wake up while listening include, Ultraviolet, Prometheus, and Dementia. The rest of the album might as well be called Impulse 2.
heralding the band as one of the best in the genre
Album Rating: 4.0Mike and Lewis, thanks! Review edited.
Album Rating: 4.5This album is very similar to Impulse. But who cares? Impulse was great, so is this. I do hope for an evolution next album but I am definitely down for another album like this.
not digging it, nice review tho. be ready for some hate-negging man.
Album Rating: 3.5Great record.
Album Rating: 3.0i went into this expecting some prog metal
Album Rating: 4.0First sentence in:
"Metalcore have always found itself in the most critical state since its conception."
Either make that "Metalcore has" or "Metalcore groups/artists/bands/whatever term you prefer have" to make it grammatically correct. Also, your first paragraph is pretty wrong since you talk about the whole "scene" thing like it was at the forefront of the genre since the beginning. That shit didn't really pick up until the early 2000's, while metalcore was well underway in the mid-'90s. Just a minor gripe, though.
Album Rating: 4.0thanks for the feedback mate. couple of errors in my review i think. you dig this?
Album Rating: 5.0ALBUM POUNDS ORPHAN PUS INTO PROLAPSE
..hehehehehe i amuse myself
Album Rating: 4.0@eric I liked their first album. I heard the first two songs released from this and thought it was a pretty decent progression. Haven't heard the full album yet, though.
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CALEDONIA TOWNSHIP, Mich. (WOOD) — A Kirby salesman has pleaded guilty to stealing cash from a woman's purse in Kent County.
Christopher Fahling reportedly went to an elderly woman's home in Caledonia Township in January and told her he needed to give a demonstration of the Kirby vacuum in order to get paid. He reassured her she was not obligated to buy anything and was very polite, according to the victim.
While inside the home Fahling went into the kitchen and stole $50 from the 81-year-old woman's purse, as well as a Walmart gift card.
When Fahling went to spend the gift card, the numbers on the gift receipt matched the transaction and police were able to get video of the suspect.
At first he denied the crime until he was confronted with the surveillance pictures. Fahling later entered a guilty plea in court.
The victim's daughter said the theft has destroyed her mother's sense of security.
"He has taken more than eighty dollars from her," said Donna Tolan. "She is scared to live in her own house. She's scared. She is scared to go out into her own yard alone."
According to court documents, Fahling works for Cezo Inc. He was charged with larceny in a building and the use of a financial transaction device.
Chris Cortese, a Cezo spokesman, told 24 Hour News 8 in an email that once the company learned what happened at the woman's house, it immediately terminated its relationship with Fahling.
Cortese said the company did perform a background check on Fahling and found that he had not been convicted of a crime — a fact that 24 Hour News 8 independently confirmed through Michigan State Police records.
"For almost twenty-five years, Cezo has been an independent distributor of Kirby products," Cortese wrote. "Throughout our history, we have made sure that our salespeople or "dealers" conduct themselves to the highest ethical standards. We recruit and teach our dealers to offer a great product legally and ethically. Cezo has an A+ rating with the Better Business Bureau of Western Michigan."
Fahling is expected to be back in court on July 2 for sentencing. He is facing four years in prison.
Two other Kirby vacuum salespeople also hired by Cezo Inc. have been arrested in connection with using high-pressure sales tactics in Oceana County.
The victim in that case told 24 Hour news 8 that for hours the two salespeople pushed her to purchase a $900 Kirby vacuum cleaner.
On Friday, 24 Hour News 8 contacted Cezo's Grand Rapids' office, who said it performs background checks on all of its associates.


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Brett Culhane – Lackey High School: Bret set a school record with 12 goals in a single game. According to laxrecords.com that's tied for 15th on the national record list. Here's the Pressbox report from that game:
Thursday, April 27, 2017
Game Recap
This years senior night was one to remember. Brett Culhane lead the Chargers in scoring with 12 goals. Dwight Stapleton had the other goal. 12 Goals in a single game breaks TJ Chotkowski's record of 11 goals, set last year against Great Mills.
Rhoda Alaban-tafon – Glen Burnie High School: Rhoda ran a blazing 58.45 400 meter dash that broke the school record that had been standing since 2004!
Bethany Wharton – Springbrook High School: Bethany set the school's career softball strikeout record this spring. Here's the Pressbox post from a 15 strikeout perfect game she threw:
Monday, May 8, 2017
Game Recap
Senior Bethany Wharton threw 15 strikeouts en route to a five inning perfect game against Watkins Mill! No Wolverine reached base or even put the ball in play. It was a dominating performance and Springbrook got the win, 14â0.
Ethan Binnix – Broadneck High School: Ethan Binnix broke the school record to win the 400m dash and Paul Squires out-leaned his rival at the finish line in winning the 3200m run to pace the Bruins to an outstanding team finish. Ethan and Paul joined Tony Tuckfield and Brady Morrissey on the 1600m relay team that ran a school record time of 3:26.82.


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"all in" Your'e funny. Let me guess, your online account is down to 30 bucks so your attitude is "screw it. I'm going for it". That's why it's called gambling.
I've been there. I think we all have at some point.
if anyone thinks that dawson doesnt possess a killer instinct and mentality i suggest you youtube the last rounds of the pascal/dawson fight.
also, fighting through an intentional, well-placed hopkins headbut infliceted cut is not something everyone is capable of(winky wright).


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OverviewAbandon Mobile is a mobile game developer and publisher formed by Abandon Entertainment, Inc. and GF Capital Management and Advisors, LLC.
In October 2005, Abandon acquired Lucky Chicken Games, a Santa Monica-based game developer whose management team has over 50 years combined game development experience.
In August 2005, Abandon Mobile entered into an exclusive worldwide partnership with NBC Sports to bring NBC Sports Branded games to mobile phones.
The company's headquarters is based in Malibu, California.
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5 Squadron
A maple leaf - approved by HM King George VI in June 1937. It commemorates the Squadron's close links with the Canadian Corps during WWI.
Frangas non flectas - Thou mayst break but shall not bend me.
Key Dates:
1913 - Formed at Farnborough.
1931 - Last frontline unit to retire the WW1 Bristol Fighter.
1990 – V(Fighter) and 29(Fighter) Sqn were the first RAF units to deploy to the Gulf.
2004 - Reformed as V(Army Cooperation) Squadron at RAF Waddington.
2008 to 2014 – Flew over 1400 missions in support of Op HERRICK.
Current Aircraft and Location:
Current Aircraft: Sentinel R1
Current Location: RAF Waddington
Battle Honours:
Western Front 1914-1918, Mons*, Neuve Chappelle, Ypres 1915*, Loos*, Arras*, Somme 1918*, Amiens*, Hindenburg Line, Waziristan 1920-1925, MOhmand 1927, North West Frontier 1930-1931, North West Frontier 1935-1939, Arakan 1942-1944*, Manipur 1944, Burma 1944-1945*.
(Honours marked with an asterisk, may be emblazoned on the Squadron Standard)
History of V(AC) Squadron:
Formed at Farnborough on 26 July 1913, the Squadron went to France to provide reconnaissance for the BEF in August 1914. The Squadron had the distinction of recording the RFCs first war casualties when an aircraft was hit by rifle fire on 22 August 1914. The Squadron then took a leading role in the development of aerial photography and wireless telephony during the early days of the War. Artillery observation was the main task with BE2Cs and in 1917 the Squadron formed a close association with the Canadian Corps, remaining with them after the Armistice as part of the Army of Occupation in Germany. In 1920 the Squadron reformed at Quetta, India for army co-operation work on the North West Frontier. Its venerable Bristol Fighters remained with them for 11 years until replaced in 1931 by Wapitis. These outdated biplanes unbelievably remained until 1940 when they where replaced by equally ancient Harts!
In 1942 Mohawk fighters arrived and the aircraft moved to Assam and escorted Blenheims attacking targets in North West Burma. Subsequent types flown included Hurricanes and Thunderbolts before, in 1947 the Squadron was disbanded. On 11 February 1949, it was reformed at Pembrey in South Wales on mundane target-towing duties. In September 1951, No 5 Sqn moved to Germany and flew Vampires and Venom fighter bombers before succumbing to defence cuts in 1957. During 1959 it was reborn as part of the all-weather fighter force in Germany, flying Javelins, and moved to Binbrook in 1965 with the all-new Lightning F6. These remained the Squadrons mount until 1987, when these were replaced by the Tornado F3, and it moved to Coningsby. A combined 5/29 Squadron was the first RAF component to arrive in Saudi Arabia in August 1990 after the Iraqi invasion of Kuwait. In 2003 V Squadron disbanded at RAF Coningsby.
Number 5 (Army Cooperation) Squadron was reformed on 1st April 2004 at RAF Waddington, marking the beginning of a new era in the world of military Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) for the Squadron. The new role for '5' is to operate the Airborne Stand-Off Radar (ASTOR) System, which consists of five modified Bombardier Global Express long-range business jets. In RAF service, the aircraft type will be known as the Sentinel R Mk 1, with the R acknowledging its Reconnaissance pedigree.
The Squadron currently has a compliment of approximately 150 personnel and is commanded by the Officer Commanding, Wg Cdr Chris Melville MBE. At its greatest strength the Squadron had over 300 personnel split between all 3 services. Currently the majority of the 150 personnel are made up by the RAF with a small number from the Royal Navy and Army.
Training and Logistic support is also through a unique arrangement, provided mostly by a commercial contractor in Raytheon Systems Limited.
However, perhaps the most particular aspect of the Squadron is its mission, as this relatively new type of surveillance system is at the cutting edge of technology and military capability. The UK has never possessed such a formidable capability in the past and, even globally, it is difficult to draw parallels in terms of Squadron system flexibility and overall performance.


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Would drivers still get a parking ticket if the "no parking" signs were stolen?
No matter. Police caught two men Friday night with a backpack full of "no parking" signs that were eventually returned to their rightful spots.
Officers fielded a report just before 10 p.m. that the pair were taking down the signs in an alleyway near First Avenue and Pike Street, according to Seattle police reports.
Police found the men, 20 and 21 years old, standing next to an unzipped backpack holding the signs.
They admitted they shouldn't have taken the signs, but didn't offer a reason as to why they did it.
Police released the men at the scene, took the signs and referred the case to prosecutors.


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The first 10 State Bar of Wisconsin members to register for all three days are eligible for the Super Pass discount rate of $500 for all three days. You do not have to be members of the same firm. To be eligible for the Super Pass discount, do not register directly at the ABA TECHSHOW website, contact State Bar Administrative Coordinator Emily Johnson at (608) 250-6098, or (800) 444-9404, ext. 6098.
Jan. 2, 2013 – State Bar of Wisconsin members and their office staff can receive up to a $550 discount (read the inset box to find out how to qualify) for the 2013 ABA TECHSHOW®, from April 4-6 in Chicago.
The 2013 TECHSHOW welcomes keynote speaker David Pogue. Host of Nova scienceNOW and personal-technology New York Times columnist, Pogue's topic is "Disruptive Tech: What's New, What's Coming, and How It Will Change Everything."
Attend the plenary session, "On the Trail of the Craigslist Killer: A Case Study in Digital Forensics." Experts will flesh out the digital forensics aspects of the case as well as focus on the privacy implications.
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Paperless and Productivity – Discover how to maximize your productivity in the paperless world.
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Tech Grab Bag – Find out what you can do with Office 365, how to build pleadings and briefs with Adobe Acrobat, all about Windows 8, and cool products and hot security solutions.
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During the "Speech Recognition: Hear, There, and Everywhere," morning presentation on Friday, April 5, Petro will explore the newest versions of speech recognition software including stand-alone applications, custom commands, apps that are built into new operating systems, and speech recognition solutions for mobile devices.
For more information about specific programs within tracks, visit the ABA TECHSHOW webpage.
If you plan to register for all three days, call State Bar Administrative Coordinator Emily Johnson at (608) 250-6098, or (800) 444-9404, ext. 6098, to put your name on the Super Pass list. The first 10 State Bar of Wisconsin members to register for all three days are eligible for the Super Pass discount rate of $500 for all three days. You do not have to be members of the same firm. To be eligible for the Super Pass discount, do not register directly at the ABA TECHSHOW website.
If there are fewer than 10 State Bar of Wisconsin members on the list, Johnson will contact you by Feb. 13 so you can take advantage of $200 early bird discount, which expires Feb. 17, and an additional $155 discount for being a State Bar member.
Only register on the ABA webpage if you are purchasing a $395 one-day pass.


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The following letter was sent to parents today following the tragic shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Connecticut:
On behalf of the Bethlehem Central School District, I would like to offer my deepest condolences to those families who have been affected by today's tragic shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Connecticut. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
To our own families, I would like to offer these tips on helping our own students discuss and cope with this terrible event:
• Start by finding out what your child knows. When a news topic comes up, ask an open-ended question to find out what she knows like "What have you heard about it?" This encourages your child to let you know what she is thinking.
• Ask a follow up question. Depending on your child's comments, ask another question to get him thinking, such as "Why do you think that happened?" or "What do you think people should do to help?"
• Explain simply. Give children the information they need to know in a way that makes sense to them. At times, a few sentences are enough. "A good analogy is how you might talk about sex," adds Nancy Carlsson-Paige, Ed. D. "You obviously wouldn't explain everything to a 5-year-old. Talking about violence and safety is similar."
• Listen and acknowledge. If a child talks about a news event (like a local robbery or kidnapping) and is worried, recognize her feeling and comfort her. You might say "I can see you're worried, but you are safe here. Remember how we always lock our doors." This acknowledges your child's feelings, helps her feel secure, and encourages her to tell you more.
• Offer reassurance. When a child is exposed to disturbing news, she may worry about her safety. To help her calm down, offer specific examples that relate to her environment like, "That hurricane happened far away but we've never had a hurricane where we live." Actions speak louder than words — so show your child how you lock the door if she gets scared by a news report about robbers, point out the gutters and storm drains if a hurricane story causes fear, and explain what the security guards do at the airport after a story about terrorists.
• Tailor your answer to your child's age. The amount of information children need changes age by age. "A kindergartner may feel reassured simply knowing a hurricane is thousands of miles away. An older child may want to know how hurricanes could affect the place where he lives and may want to know what is being done to help those in need. Both ages will be reassured by doing something to help," notes Jane Katch, M.S.T., author of Under Deadman's Skin: Discovering the Meaning of Children's Violent Play.
(Source: http://www.pbs.org/parents/talkingwithkids/)
Our students' well being is our utmost priority in Bethlehem. We will make our counselors available for any students who may be having difficulty coping with these terrible events and, of course, we will continue to provide as safe and nurturing a learning environment as we possibly can.
Thank you for your time,
Dr. Thomas J. Douglas
Bethlehem Central School District


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Boston, 1868: The dawn of the Gilded Age, an era of burgeoning commerce and invention, of unimaginable new fortunes and lavish excess—for some. Born into dismal poverty, young Nell Sweeney scratches by on her wits and little else until fortune blesses her with a position as nursery governess to the fabulously wealthy Hewitts. But she soon learns that ugly secrets lurk beneath the surface of their gold-plated world.
The Hewitts' eldest son, William, a former Union Army battle surgeon and the black sheep of the family, was reported to have died three years before in a notorious Confederate prison camp. But one snowy February afternoon, his parents learn that he is, in fact, still alive—and in jail for having murdered a man while intoxicated on opium. Infuriated by his son's deception and convinced of his guilt, August Hewitt forbids his wife from coming to Will's aid, so she begs Nell to help exonerate him. Nell finds that she must delve into the kind of dark and treacherous underworld she thought she'd left far behind if she is to unearth the truth before the hangman's noose tightens around William Hewitt's throat.
©2003 Patricia Burford Ryan (P)2014 Patricia Burford Ryan
"A beautiful combination of entertaining characters, minute historical research, and a powerful evocation of time and place. I'm very glad there will be more to come." (New York Times best-selling author, Barbara Hambly)
"P.B. Ryan makes a stunning debut with Still Life With Murder...I can't wait for the next installment." (Best-selling author, Victoria Thompson)
"If you like fast-moving, accurately drawn, historical mysteries, you won't go wrong by trying Still Life With Murder." (Reviewing the Evidence)
"A Pleasant New Read"
I found this interesting and intriguing and an unusual tale. A story of Boston manners, trauma and murder after the American Civil War! Sensitively and sensibly written, yet engrossing.
There's mystery surrounding every character, so it's difficult to outline the plot beyond that which is already given!
Listen to it, it's well narrated and with none of the typical English fading, foolish or Flapper women to roll your eyes at!
"Outstanding mystery and narration!"
Thrilling, compelling page-turner!
The combination of terrific writing, a well-crafted plot, and exquisite narration added up to a delightful listening/reading experience. I didn't want it to end.
My favorite was Nell Sweeney, the sleuth. I'd never experienced Leigh Ryan's narration before, but now I'm going to look for her name! Her voice quality is lovely and easy to listen to, she reads with feeling, she handles accents well, and she manages to differentiate between different speakers smoothly and clearly. Unlike some female narrators who rough up their voices to do male characters, Ms. Ryan was able to indicate a male voice in a much more listenable (and nondistracting!) way. Altogether, a great choice of narrator for this book.
I wish I could! I listen in the car during my commute, but this book and narrator were so good, I continued to listen after I got home. I almost never do that.
Only that I'm eager to listen to the rest of the series!
"I was swept away by Nell's search for the truth..."
Still Life with Murder is the first book of an amazing mystery series which follows governess, Nell Sweeney, as she goes through 1860s Boston, looking to uncover the truth about a grisly murder that is tied to the upper-class family she works for. I was thrilled to see that it was now an audiobook, and I had so much fun listening to this story again.
Leigh Ryan captured Nell's voice magnificently, and her impressive stock of characters and dialects wove seamlessly into the story. Really lovely voice, I can't wait to see how she handles the rest of the series.
If you like a rich historical mystery with unexpected twists, Still Life with Murder is a wonderful read, and an exciting listen!
"I love Nell Sweeney!"
I read this book in print when it was first released, and was excited to listen to the audio book now that it's finally available. The story is great and the characters quite likable, but the narration by newcomer Leigh Ryan is fantastic. I enjoyed her use of different voices for the characters - sometimes that can be annoying, but in this book it works well! The book grabs you from the beginning and doesn't let up until it's over. I can't wait for the remaining books in this six-book series to be released!
"Great start to the series!"
I already have! Listened to the book in the car, and it was a wonderful story.
I really loved the setting. The world of gilded age Boston was so clear and fascinating. Great characters, compelling story.
I haven't, but I'm looking forward to listening to the next book in the series. She's got a lovely voice, very easy to listen to.
"Smart, fascinating female lead!"
I loved Nell, and how Leigh Ryan voiced her. What a strong, fun protagonist to have in a historical mystery. You really get on her side immediately, and stay with her for the whole ride.
Absolutely! I usually try and figure out a mystery as it goes, but I was genuinely surprised! Will struck a chord with me, and he balanced out Nell's personality perfectly. What a pair!
Hands down, Nell! But she voiced many great characters including a little girl, an irish police officer, and a brooding english drug addict.
What an excellent listen, with an ending that got my heart racing. Looking forward to the next in the series!
"Love, Art, and the Underbelly of Boston 1868"
Nell Sweeney, after assisting Dr. Greaves with a very difficult birth, meets Viola Hewitt . . . her servant, Annie has just given birth to a beautiful baby girl, and rejected the baby . . . Viola Hewitt is determined to adopt the baby . . . and hire Nell as the child's governess . . . thus begins a life that Nell had never dreamed possible . . . raising little Grace . . . living with the Hewitts . . . adapting seamlessly into a new way of life . . . both Viola and Nell are artists . . . Nell sketching from memory people and places . . . and Viola a painter, only displaying her work in the inner sanctums of her home . . . and both women, brave, not easily shocked, yet harboring a past full of secrets . . . four years pass in relative peace and tranquility . . . until a man is arrested for murder . . . a man, thought long dead . . . Viola and August Hewitt's oldest son, William, a Union army surgeon . . . August rejects their son, casting him off to die for the murder . . . while Viola secretly enlists Nell to try and discover the truth and save him . . . setting into motion the unraveling of decades of deceit . . . in her search to discover what really happened to the man found with his throat cut with Will's surgical instrument outside the opium den, Nell found herself reliving her own past, treading dangerously close to the kind of places and people she'd thought long to have forgotten . . . while I found the descriptions of opium use and all other means of killing pain following the Civil War to be stomach turning, I also learned a lot about these men who came back maimed and changed for life . . . and the "industry" that preyed on them when they came back home . . . doctors returned addicted, these "medications" were not regulated . . . and the rich (although they hid behind their big homes, their fancy clothes, whist bailing out their spoiled rotten kids) fueled the drug trade . . . and many do the same today . . . the story was captivating, with twists and turns . . . and I was quite satisfied with the outcome . . . looking forward to the next in the series . . .
"The mystery comes to life!"
P.B. Ryan's exciting first installment in the Nell Sweeney mystery series is a stunning adventure through 1860s Boston. I was immediately drawn to the protagonist, who, using her cleverness and charm, moves easily from the upper crust brahmin society, to the boardinghouses and opium dens that serve as exquissite backdrops to this fascinating mystery.
This mystery truly comes to life through Leigh Ryan's wonderful narration. Leigh gives the large and diverse cast of characters an honest voice as the story unfolds. Her ability to capture both written text and subtext gives the story new depth.
It is easy for me to highly recommend this audio book. We are fans of P.B. Ryan's entire Nell Sweeney series, and are eagerly awaiting the release of the second audio installment, Murder in a Mill Town.
"REALLY enjoyed this book and EXCELLENT narration!"
The charming 19th century feel and the path the mystery takes as it unfolds. If you like to hear about the seedy underbelly of the cobblestone streets of Boston, you will dig this book!
The last 2 hours of the book are most enjoyable and yes I couldn't stop listening. (Trying to not give anything away)
Her style of narration with numerous dialects and voices to cover through out the book. Not sure what the other lower starred reviews were thinking... but I'd say this is already one of my favorite audio books to date!
I have to admit that I am a sucker for a good murder mystery, but if you feel that same definitely check this book! With any review (especially a mystery) it's hard to write a review without giving away the best parts. If I were to pick out a specific part, it would be as Nell works to finally unravel the mystery and any of the sections at Fin's!
MORE PLEASE! Oh wait... there is on to "Murder in a Mill Town".
I usually do not like period stories,but this was well written and held my interest to the end. Thank you for sharing your talent.
"Gilded Age in Boston--excellent mystery!"
P B Ryan has written this mystery series set in the 1860's wealthy area of Boston. Ryan parallels Nell's own entrance into the book with her assistance to Dr. Greaves who is managing a particularly difficult delivery. Afterwards, it turns out that the maid who gave birth doesn't want to keep the baby, so it is wealthy Viola Hewitt, wheelchair-bound, grieving the loss of two sons in the Civil War, who decides to adopt the infant. She hires Nell to be governess, and so the connections between Nell Sweeney and the Boston Brahmin Hewitts begin.
Very quickly into the story, there is a murder, and reason to think that William Hewitt, one of the sons long thought dead, is the killer. Viola is desperate to find out if it is her lost son, so secretly sends Nell to the jail to find out. This will eventually lead the curious Irish immigrant girl back into places she thinks she has gotten away from, as she cannot resist investigating the murder on her own.
This is a book I read previously, and enjoyed comparing the written version with the narrated one. In the beginning, I was not too fond of Leigh Ryan's reading of some of it. But as the book moves along, I think her narration gets much better. I find her voice a bit soft and gentle for parts of it, but she did very well with the Irish accents, and Nell herself. This is an interesting book, which is why I wanted to re-read (hear) it. I like the author's skill with dialogue, with creating good characters, maintaining a good flow and fascinating details, and just the right amount of tension. I think this is an excellent beginning to the series. Recommend!
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Solomon's Portico (L), The Temple, and the Fortress of Antonia
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Jesus was very closely connected to the Temple in Jerusalem. Shortly after his birth he was presented there by his parents, along with the necessary ritual offerings both for himself and for his mother (Lk. 2:22-24).
At that very time there were two important verifications of his divine nature and of his coming ministry. These were made by a couple of aged and devout people, Simeon and Anna (Lk. 2:25-38). His mother treasured these bits of revelation in her heart and probably remembered them often as her special son grew up.
In the following years Jesus no doubt accompanied his parents on their annual pilgrimages to the Temple. Since they were very pious, we can assume that they traveled to the Temple for the three major festivals each year. This was what the Israelites were commanded to do (Deut. 16:16). We see evidence of this devotion in Luke 2:41 and following. Jesus, at twelve years of age, had accompanied his parents to Jerusalem for Passover. When the parents departed for Nazareth, unknown to them, Jesus remained behind in the Temple area. After they had traveled a whole day they realized that Jesus was not in the family group. They hurried back to Jerusalem and began a search for the boy. After three days they found him in the Temple courts sitting and discussing spiritual truths with the teachers. He was both asking them questions and also answering their questions. All who heard him were amazed. When scolded by his mother for his actions Jesus replied: "Didn't you know I had to be in my Father's house? (Lk. 2:49).
With the help of The Reese Chronological Bible it is possible to sketch the visits Jesus made to Jerusalem and to the Temple in his ministry. In John 2 we see that Jesus visited the Temple at Passover, as was surely his custom. On this early occasion, what has been called the "First Cleansing of the Temple" took place (Jn. 2:13-22). It is interesting that after Jesus drove out the money changers and sellers of sheep and oxen, he still referred to the Temple as his "Father's house" (v.16). Despite its great corruption by men's sins, even those of the religious leaders, Jesus always looked upon the Temple as a special place.
Apparently in connection with this visit Jesus had a private talk with the religious leader, Nicodemus (Jn. 3:1-21). From that talk we have one of the most famous and well-known verses in Christianity. It is almost a one-verse summation of the gospel. Jesus said to Nicodemus: "For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life" (Jn. 3:16). Jesus also spoke these shocking words to this religious leader: "I tell you the truth, no one can see the kingdom of God unless he is born again" (Jn. 3:3).
In John 5 we see Jesus attending another feast in Jerusalem (likely the second Passover of his ministry). During this feast and at the northern end of the Temple complex Jesus healed the impotent man beside the Pool of Bethesda. In the controversy that later erupted with Jewish leaders concerning the supposed breach of their Sabbath laws, Jesus made a startling claim. He said: "My Father is always at his work to this very day, and I, too, am working" (Jn. 5:17). For this statement the Jewish leaders sought to kill him because they perceived that he had made himself equal with God.
In John 7 and following we see that Jesus made a private trip from Galilee to Jerusalem to attend the Feast of Tabernacles. Opposition to his ministry and teaching was now beginning to build rapidly and Jesus had several sharp discussions with the Jewish leaders at this time. During this visit Jesus gave a very beautiful teaching concerning himself. It probably happened as the customary "Water Drawing Festival" was taking place during Tabernacles. Jesus said, "If anyone is thirsty, let him come to me and drink. Whoever believes in me, as the Scripture has said, streams of living water will flow from within him" (Jn. 7:37-38).
In this visit Jesus apparently rescued the woman taken in adultery (Jn. 8:1-11); claimed for himself the title "light of the world" (Jn. 8:12 ff.); and claimed that those who believed in him would know the truth and be set free (8:32). The thing that likely brought about his departure from Jerusalem on this trip was his statement to the religious leaders in John 8:58, claiming: "Before Abraham was born, I am!" This statement also appeared to be blasphemous to them and they sought unsuccessfully to stone him.
On another occasion Jesus was in Jerusalem and healed the man who was born blind (Jn. 9:1 ff.). Probably as a result of his conflict with the Jewish leaders over this incident, Jesus related to them the parable of the Good Shepherd (Jn. 10:1 ff.). Jesus claimed to be the Good Shepherd and the Door of the sheepfold. His claim cast the Jewish leaders into the role of being false shepherds and hirelings. Once more many of the Jewish leaders rose in opposition to him.
It was probably in the winter of the same year that Jesus came again to the Temple. On this occasion it was the Festival of Dedication or Hanukkah. On Solomon's Portico in the Temple Jesus clarified his claim to divinity by saying: "I and the Father are one" (Jn. 10:30). With this the Jews tried once more to stone him but Jesus escaped from them and went beyond the Jordan River.
As Jesus led his disciples up to Jerusalem for that final visit he spoke with them about what awaited him in the city (Mt. 20:17-19; Mk. 10:32-34; Lk. 18:31-34). Unfortunately, the disciples did not understand about his coming crucifixion, death and resurrection.
In order to fulfill prophecy Jesus rode from the Mount of Olives into Jerusalem and to the Temple area on a little donkey. Zechariah 9:9 had spoken of this in these words: "Rejoice greatly, O Daughter of Zion! Shout, Daughter of Jerusalem! See, your king comes to you, righteous and having salvation, gentle and riding on a donkey, on a colt, the foal of a donkey." We know that on this great occasion the common people spread garments and palm branches before him as they rejoiced and said: "Hosanna to the Son of David!" "Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord!" "Hosanna in the highest!" (Mt. 21:9).
Unfortunately, the Pharisees were not pleased with this demonstration saying: "See, this is getting us nowhere. Look how the whole world has gone after him!" (Jn. 12:19). The Synoptic Gospels in Matthew 21, Mark 11 and Luke 19, have Jesus doing a second cleansing of the Temple on this occasion. With all this activity of Jesus, the leaders of Israel were sore displeased (Mt. 21:15) and once more challenged his authority (Mt. 21:23-27). With this act and with several parables and stories directed at the Jewish leaders, the pressure was building rapidly toward the crucifixion.
We see in Matthew 24, Mark 13 and Luke 21, that as Jesus and his followers left the Temple the disciples remarked to him about its beauty. Addressing their remarks, Jesus began to speak of the great judgment that would soon befall the Temple: "'Do you see all these great buildings?' replied Jesus. 'Not one stone here will be left on another; every one will be thrown down'" (Mark 13:2). How true were Jesus' words! That very generation would not pass until the Romans would come and totally destroy the Temple, not leaving one stone on top of another.
After this we see the plot unfolding for the Jewish leaders to kill Jesus (Mk. 14:1-2). Obviously they were fearful of the people and concerned that such an event would not happen during the coming Passover celebration. They were aided in their evil plans when Judas Iscariot, one of Jesus' twelve disciples stepped forward and agreed to betray him for money (Mt. 26:14-16). Although Jesus had performed many astounding miracles before them these leaders did not believe. They fulfilled the words of Isaiah: "Who has believed our message and to whom has the arm of the LORD been revealed?" (Isa. 53:1; cf. Jn. 12: 37-41).
Jesus celebrated the Passover, his Last Supper, with his disciples and Judas hurried out into the darkness to finish his job of betrayal. Later that night Judas led the band of servants from the High Priest and elders to the Garden of Gethsemane where Jesus and his disciples had gathered. There, in the garden just below theTemple Mount, he betrayed his own Master into the hands of his captors.
Jesus was bound and taken for questioning before those of the High Priestly office, Annas and Caiaphas. The priests and elders sought out false witnesses against Jesus that they might condemn him. They deemed him guilty of blasphemy and worthy of death. He was mocked and abused by those present. The next day the whole Jewish Sanhedrin met and agreed that Jesus was worthy of death. He was therefore sent to the Roman governor, Pontius Pilate, that the death sentence might be rendered. Israel's religious establishment, along with the depraved Roman political system and the rabble of people, all had a part in Jesus' condemnation and later crucifixion.
Jesus the Son of God and Messiah of Israel was crucified as a common criminal on the hill of Golgotha just outside the city wall. On that cross Jesus did what could never be done by the multitudes of offerings throughout the many centuries of the Temple's existence. With his shed blood he made possible our atonement and purchased our full salvation. When Jesus said "It is finished" (Jn. 19:30), a new way of salvation was opened to humankind and a New Covenant was instituted with the House of Israel. With Jesus' act on the cross, Matthew 27:51 tells us that the very thick and heavy veil in the Temple was suddenly rent asunder from top to bottom. The "new and living way" (Heb. 10:20) was now opened through the veil.
-Jim Gerrish
Publication date, 2008