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In this post we are exploring our github community considering our friends (or followers) in that social network. We will first give some directions for creating an application and starting to use the github API. Then we will extract the information we need to perform our analysis and get what programming languages do our friends use and what is the most popular and the less popular language. Let's explore the languages popularity in your community!
1. Create the app, install packages, authenticate
1.1 App registration
First of all, as we want to access public data from Github, we need to register an app with authentication to do that. This will allow us to have no limit of calls. So go to github developer program page and click on Register now. Then select an account and in Personal settings tabs select Authorized applications.
If you already have an authorized aplication to access gitHub API, you must see it here. Otherwise if you don't have any registered app, then go to OAuth applications and click on Register a new application.
There you have to register your new application, giving it a name, a description… Fill the fields and in Callback URL enter localhost:1410 which is the URL that github will return once the app is authenticated.
Now you have registered your app, the Client ID and Client Secret for your app will be generated. You can see them clicking on OAuth applications -> Your App. Remember to keep them secret and safe!
Wow! you're now a member of the developer program. The next thing we will do is installing the R packages we are going to use to work with gitHub from R.
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1.2 Packages installation
We will use the version 3 of GitHub API to access data github v3 API. As all the data from the API will be received in JSON format, we are going to use the function
fromJSON which will let us use the API url directly, and will parse the JSON data returned to a data frame format. That function is on package
jsonlite, so we must install it if you don't have it installed:
If you have not installed
stringr package, install it as we just do with
jsonlite. We are using it to make some common operations on strings. Install
ggplot2 if you have not, too. We must use it to make the graphics, and install
httpuv, a package to work with HTTP.
For connecting to the GitHub app, we will need to install
rgithub package. We do it directly from github source code. Note that it have a dependency on package
After installing, load the packages:
# load libraries
1.3 Authenticate the access
We will need to authenticate the access, and we will do it through the function
interactive.login from the
rgithub package, passing to it our ID and secret. My recommendation to you is to put that lines in a separate file and not share it with anyone or anywhere. Then just source the file when you need to authenticate, or just execute its lines.
# github app autentication
2. Get your friends info
Now you're authenticated, lets get your followers on GitHub. The function
get.my.followers will give us the people following us and some info about them:
# get your followers
we can easily check how many people is following us using
length function:
# get number of my followers
Now we have our followers, lets create a dataframe to store all the info returned. First, we extract each content line in myFollowers list, and append them in a dataset variable using
rbind function:
# create a dataset with your followers
for(i in 2:length(myFollowers$content)){
Then we make it a data frame, name the columns as they were originally named in myFollowers$content list and save it as a csv for later use:
# create a data frame and save it for later use
Obviously you can save it with whatever name you like. But don't forget the extension.
3. Get our friends' repositories information and create a new dataset
As you sure have seen, in the last information we extracted, there's info about our followers name, id, avatar, type, and some url of interest. However, that info doesn't includes our friends repositories info as repo name, repo language, repo lines of code…
That info is fundamental to make our analysis, so we must get it. If you have took a look to the latest extracted data, you must have realized that there's a column named repos_url which tells us that the url to get the repos from a user is https://api.github.com/users/user/repos . For example, to get my repos information we should call https://api.github.com/users/CritinaHG/repos , and we will get the data in JSON format from the API.
So we are getting that data for each of our followers, by reading the already created dataset and getting our followers names, composing their repo url and parsing the returned data from the API using the
fromJSON function:
# read latest created csv
# extract the names
# extract data from friends' public repositories
compdata<- NULL
for(i in 1:nrow(myFriends)){
data<-fromJSON(paste0("https://api.github.com/users/",str_trim(unname[i],side = "both"),"/repos?clientID&clientSecret"))
# write data for reuse
In clientID and clientSecret you should put your ID and secret generated at the begining of the post. It is not necesary but this will let us avoid request limitations. We remove the 4º column because it has redundant data. Whith
rbind function we are appending the new data obtained to the existing one.
4. Lets do some data processing
Lets read (if you have not read it yet) the dataset :
activeFriends<-read.csv("UsersWithRepoInfo.csv") We are going to perform some transformations over it to make data more readable for the analysis in R.
First, as the data timezone is UTC+2 (also Madrid timezone) we need to set the timezone parameter. Let's build a function to do that and apply it to every date column:
# make date format supported by R
date<-as.POSIXct(datestring,format="%Y-%m-%d %H:%M:%S",tz="Europe/Madrid", usetz=TRUE)
# update dates with new format
Feel free to explore the dataset. You will have noticed that there're some very interesting columns for our analysis, and others that are not so. Next we are doing is selecting the most interesting columns for our analysis:
# selecting just the interesting cols
activeFriends<-activeFriends[,c("id","name","full_name","private","description","fork","created_at","updated_at","pushed_at","homepage","size","stargazers_count","watchers_count","language", "has_issues","has_downloads","forks_count","open_issues_count","forks","open_issues","watchers")]
Now binarize the columns which have True and False values:
Finally, in the
full_name column we must just get the user name, because the repos names are already included in
name column. It can be achieved by spliting each item by the slash, and getting the first:
# Getting the username
activeFriends$full_name<-unlist(lapply(strsplit(as.character(activeFriends$full_name),split = '/',fixed = TRUE),function(x) (x[1])))
Save it if you want, for later reuse.
5. Analizing programming language popularity
We can get a first understanding of the data distribution like the mean, median, max or min of each column using
summary over our dataset. That is just an example of the output for my community, showing the metrics for the first columns:
id name full_name private description
Min. : 2054512 IV : 4 Length:524 Min. :0 Asignatura de infraestructuras virtuales para el Grado de Informática : 4
1st Qu.:32878832 blog : 3 Class :character 1st Qu.:0 Repositorio para la asignatura Infraestructura Virtual de 2016-2017 : 3
Median :51252063 DAI : 3 Mode :character Median :0 An example repo in Ruby for continuous integration with Travis CI : 2
Mean :51191269 IV16-17 : 3 Mean :0 Curso de LaTeX organizado por AMAT para alumnos de Trabajo de Fin de Grado: 2
3rd Qu.:70082791 swap1415: 3 3rd Qu.:0 Diferentes scripts para representación de carreras en cifras : 2
Max. :88848228 TFG : 3 Max. :0 (Other) :404
(Other) :505 NA's :107
Now lets dive into what concern us: see what programming languages are being used in our friends' community, and how much they're used. For that purpose we can start creating a contingency table to give ourselves a quick look at our answer:
Arduino C C# C++ CLIPS CSS Dart
1 13 7 55 5 19 2
Emacs Lisp GAP GDScript Go Groovy Haskell HTML
2 1 1 3 1 2 48
Java JavaScript Jupyter Notebook Lex Lua Makefile Mathematica
60 67 3 1 1 6 2
PHP PostScript Prolog Python R Ruby Scala
8 2 1 56 12 24 1
Shell TeX TypeScript
7 38 1
nrow(languagesAndUse) we can get the number of different languages our friends are using. For mine it is 31. We can also see that there are many repos with JavaScript code between my 30 friends, however Scala, Lua, Arduino, TypeScript, Groovy, Lex, Prolog, GDScript… each one of these seems to have been used just for one person in my community.
Finally, we use
qplot from
ggplot2 package to plot an hibstogram representation of the usage of langugages in our github community:
langUssage<-qplot(languages,geom = "bar",xlab = "Language", ylab="Usage",fill=I("cornflowerblue"))
langUssage+theme(axis.text.x = element_text(angle = 90,hjust = 1)) +ggtitle("Programming languages used by my friends")+theme(plot.title = element_text(hjust = 0.5))
Where we use
na.omit to omit from data representation those languages which are NA (cannot have been extracted). The resulting hibstogram is the following:
So, as we can see, in the representation, JavaScript is the language most used with 67 repos containing JavaScript code. Then Java, C++ and Python are also very popular in my community.
We find that Tex code is in 38 repositories, so LaTeX is also very present in my friends' community. They're also many repos with HTML, and much more less with CSS, Ruby, R and C code. Then come some languages not loved that much by the people such as PHP, C# or CLIPS that are contained in less than 10 repositories.
Finally, we can see that there're less than 5 repos with Dart, Go,Haskell, Jupyter, PostScript and Mathematica code, and just one using Scala, Groovy, Lua or TypeScript. So that answers my own question: as my favorite programming language is Scala, I wanted to know if my friends use it too.
So What happens in your friends community? Are the languages used similarly than in my friends' community? Is JavaScript also the top used language?
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It was a conversation with Kim English that got me thinking.
I recently spoke with the Colorado assistant basketball coach regarding his role as the de facto in-house mentor for George King, both on and off the court, as the departing Buffaloes senior begins preparations for the tryouts and showcases that will determine the next step in his basketball journey.
English made a point about King's situation I confess I never considered. Instead of going out and trying to prove you actually can do something the scouting report says you can't — in King's case, ball-handling and his assist-to-turnover rate — a player must instead hang his hat on his strengths.
King seemingly took English's advice to heart, doing what he does best — shooting and rebounding — to earn the Most Outstanding Player award for the East team with 21 points and nine rebounds Friday night at the NABC All-Star game in San Antonio.
With this theory in mind — strengthen your strengths and survive your weaknesses — I asked CU head coach Tad Boyle if that sort approach can work for a team the way it can for an individual. In the case of the Buffaloes, can a program that rode the tenets of defense and rebounding to four NCAA Tournament appearances in five seasons between 2012 and 2016 sacrifice some of that efficiency in order to shore up such perennially glaring weaknesses as turnover margin and assist-to-turnover ratio? And if so, do they risk sacrificing the backbone that helped lift the CU program to previously unseen heights in the first place?
"That's a good question, and here's how I look at the offseason versus the season," Boyle said. "You look at the offseason, guys don't generally get better defensively in the offseason on their own. They can continue to improve in that area, and one of the things I'm really challenging our guys to do this offseason is play a lot of one-on-one, because when you play one-on-one it's you and the offensive player. You have to be able to stop him. You have to be able to guard him. Now, that doesn't help with learning help-side or any of that, but you can get better defensively that way.
"In the offseason, I'm concerned about our players becoming better passers, better dribblers, better shooters. And hopefully if those fundamentals improve, especially the passing and the dribbling, that assist-turnover ratio will hopefully get better."
It is fair to question whether the Buffs' continued devotion to defense and rebounding, from the recruiting level through the on-court product, can eventually lift CU to even greater heights than the program enjoyed during its run of four NCAA Tournament appearances in five years, the last three of which ended with first-round defeats.
Certainly the Buffs always have been competitive defensively and on the glass under Boyle. Since joining the Pac-12 before the 2011-12 season, the Buffs have never ranked lower than fifth in rebounding margin in league games. They have finished in the top five in defensive field goal percentage in six of seven seasons and led the league in that category this past season. CU's best in-conference performance in rebounding margin was plus-6.6 in the most recent NCAA tourney season of 2015-16. Despite this past year's first-place finish in defensive field goal percentage, the Buffs actually put up a better mark of .411 in the tourney seasons of 2011-12 and 2012-13.
That mark of consistency has been offset by the Buffaloes' inability to hang on to the ball during Boyle's tenure. No matter the point guard — pick one between Spencer Dinwiddie, Dom Collier, Derrick White, and McKinley Wright — the Buffs have never finished better than eighth within the Pac-12 in assist-to-turnover ratio. They have finished 12th three times and also have finished 10th or worst on four different occasions in turnover margin. For the first time the Buffs finished last in that latter category this season at minus-4.10.
If there is a stat that binds all four of this season's Final Four entrants together, it's assist-to-turnover ratio. None of the semifinalists are particularly dominant on the glass, and Loyola is the only one that ranks in the nation's top 50 in defensive field goal percentage (43rd at .414, though the other three teams rank between 74 and 101). Michigan ranks 14th nationally in turnover margin at plus-3.6, yet all four teams rank among the nation's top 47 in assist-to-turnover ratio. Michigan is third (1.59) and Villanova is eighth (1.56).
The Buffs ranked 64th nationally in rebound margin and 77th in defensive field goal percentage. They ranked 276th in assist-to-turnover ratio and an unsightly 337th out of 346 teams in turnover margin.
Defense and rebounds can win games, and can even lead the way to the Big Dance. But too many turnovers cost the Buffs a better seed in 2016, and also cost CU a tourney win in the first round against UConn. Until the Buffs find a way to take care of the ball without sacrificing their competence on defense and on the glass, they will be working uphill in the quest to not only return to the NCAA tourney, but to eventually enjoy a run that last longer than just one game.
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President Bush announced that authorities raided a Texas charity because information showed that the charity was actually a front for the Palestinian militant group Hamas. Now you might be wondering how our government was able to tell that this charity was not "kosher." Well to find out more you'll have to read on, dag nab it!
President Bush announced that the Treasury Department has frozen the assets of a "charity" called the Holy Land Foundation, based in Richardson, Texas. The group raised $13 million just from Americans last year. This Holy Land Foundation had offices in Texas, California, and New Jersey (isn't living in New Jersey terrifying
enough? We've all heard of "The Sopranos.") and Illinois.
The Tresury Department also blocked the accounts of a bank and holding company with ties to the terrorist group Hamas that are based in the West Bank.
You may wonder how the United States government found out about the Holy Land Foundation. Well they had a 5'2" balding auditor from the firm of "Me, Myself, and I" do an audit, and what he found was staggering. He found that most women rather date a man that's at least six feet tall and answers to the name of Sven. But he found out something that is much more important to the rest of our country. It was obvious to him within a matter of seconds that not only is he short, but that the money that this charity was collecting was being used in some very strange, very evil ways. We hope this auditor, who wants to remain annonomous because that's how he's been his whole life, is rewarded handsomely. Platform shoes and a toupee would be a good start.
Anyway, here's just some of the things our hero found out:
1. Ten thousand dollars went to make exploding
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2. Twenty thousand dollars was going to a
manufacturer that produced turbins that came
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3 Thirty thousand dollars used to make
toilet tissue made of fly paper that was sent
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4. Two thousand dollars to endorse a contest
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5. One thousand dollars to produce stainless
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Next time you get a chance, kiss an auditor. They're more than just pencils and calculators.


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This book was just an OK read for me. There wasn't anything really wrong with it but it also had a hard time keeping my attention. I think it was a little too long and there were slow periods where not much happened. It was certainly steamy enough and the two main characters had a lot of physical chemistry and some intense love scenes. Those were fun to read but I also felt that some of the love scenes were a little long (I never thought I'd say that about a love scene) and, at a certain point, became repetitive.Live Wire is part of the Elite Ops series and I believe it's the last book in the series. I have not read any of the other books in the series. I don't think you necessarily need to read the other books in order to enjoy this one but there was obviously a lot of history between all of these characters. Tehya's been on the run for most of her life until the day, 6 years ago, that Elite Ops helped her take down her father, an infamous and cruel criminal lord. Since then she's become a valuable member of team. Jordan Malone is the leader of Elite Ops, a man who has sworn never to feel or love again after losing one of his teammates in an op. He thinks that getting too close means getting sloppy and he doesn't want to make another mistake again. Of course, the two are insanely attracted to each other but Jordan insists on maintaining his distance. I wasn't the biggest fan of Jordan's. I get why he didn't want to fall in love but he treated Tehya pretty poorly. He warned his teammates and friends to stay away from her but he never made a move on her himself. Hr wants her to give him everything but holds himself at a distance. Tehya's a really interesting character. She had a really brutal childhood but managed to survive and do well for herself. But her past has definitely left a mark on her and she often feels lonely and unloved. She's a fighter though and I admired her. I liked that she called Jordan on his BS.The plot wasn't terribly interesting to me. I wanted to find out who was after Tehya but it felt like we were taking the long road to figuring it out. I wish it had been a little more fast paced as I think it would have kept my attention better. Fans who have read other books in the series might enjoy this one more, having more invested in the characters. This book just failed to fully engage me and I found myself reading it just to finish it rather than because I was really enjoying it. Fans of romantic suspense might still want to check it out. It just wasn't for me.
5:00 pm 17 August 2013
Hot on the heels of the hit Avengers film comes a new comic book series about Hawkeye, aka Clint Barton. I was never a huge Avengers fan growing up (I was more of an X-Men kind of girl) and pretty much all I know about them I have learned from the recent Marvel movies. You don't need a lot of previous back story to read this collection though and I found it easy to follow along.My Life As A Weapon is a collection of the first 5 issues of the Hawkeye series written by Matt Faction (The Invincible Iron Man, The Immortal Fist). The first three issues illustrated by David Aja (The Immortal Iron Fist) and the last two illustrated by Javier Pulido (Spiderman: Black Cat). This collection also includes a special issue of the Avengers Presents that features Hawkeye's first meeting with Kate Bishop.The first three issues of this series are standalone stories. There is no real connection between each episode storywise and I think they are meant to give us insight into how this character ticks. Clint Barton is an everyman who also happens to be an Avenger. He's smart but not a genius and he reminds us more than once that he doesn't have any super powers. He just happens to have really good aim. It's kind of nice seeing a character like this, one who isn't brilliant or have super powers but wants to do the right thing. He gets himself into crazy scrapes and puts his foot in his mouth more often than not.Kate Bishop is a character that is new to me and I really liked her. She and Hawkeye have an interesting relationship, to say the least, and I enjoyed watching her push his buttons. I would definitely like to read more about them together and see where their relationship goes.I really enjoyed David Aja's artwork. I wasn't familiar with him before reading this but am interested in reading his back catalog now. He has a clean, bold style that I think works really well for this fast paced action series. I wasn't as big of a fan of Javier Pulido's artwork. There's nothing wrong with it but it didn't stand out to me either. I am also one of those people who enjoys continuity in a comic series and it's a bit jarring when they switch artists halfway through.While this series is fun, I don't think it's going to be a regular read for me. The lack of an overall story arc didn't give me much to invest in. This may change as the series goes on. If you like The Avengers and/or are curious about Hawkeye's back story, this is a good collection to pick up. There is some great dialogue and action sequences and Aja's artwork is top notch.
5:00 pm 8 August 2013
Just when I thought I was over these boardroom type romances, Beautiful Stranger comes along and changes my mind. Beautiful Bastard is deliciously over the top and just plain fun. Full review to come.
5:00 pm 7 August 2013
Courtney Milan is an auto-buy author for me. Her historical romance novels never fail to draw me into her world and into the lives of her characters. Her characters are never conventional or cliched. They feel like real people with quirks and flaws. I always have a really emotional response to her stories and each one leaves me wanting more.The Heiress Effect is book 2 in the Brothers Sinister series. It focuses on Oliver Marshall, the son of Serena and Hugo from the The Governess Affair, a wonderful short prequel story to the series. You don't need to read The Governess Affair to understand the series but it's fantastic and I highly recommend it. Having been born a "bastard," Oliver is very aware of society's rules and works hard to maintain his reputation in order to be taken seriously and to make a different in Parliament. Jane Fairfield is anything but proper. She's loud and says things that a proper young lady should never say. She is an heiress so society must tolerate her but they all ridicule her behind her back. And this is fine with Jane who wishes to remain unmarried in order to stay with her under age sister and protect her from a pious, overbearing uncle.This is a romance that doesn't start as a romance. Oliver finds Jane ridiculous and totally improper and Jane still holds a grudge against Oliver for a wrong committed years ago and for which he has since made up for. However, their dislike soon becomes friendship when they realize that each is not what they first appear to be. I really liked watching Oliver and Jane get to know each other. From barbs and insults to frank conversations and inside jokes, their relationship slowly evolves and I loved watching them slowly fall for each other.I'll admit that I was not a huge fan of Jane's at first. She seemed a little bit frivolous and selfish. She soon started to grow on me though and I found her to be kind, an extremely protective older sister, smart and fearless. While some of it is an act, Jane will never be what society considers a proper lady. I admire her for being herself even when it means ridicule. Oliver is a great hero. He is honorable and intelligent though he has flaws. He struggles with who he and I think has always felt a little out of place in society. This is why Oliver and Jane make such a great pair though. Neither of them fits the box that society wants to put them in and they make a great team. There is also a great cast of supporting characters. Robert and Minnie from The Duchess War make an appearance as does Sebastian, another Sinister Brother. I loved seeing Oliver's parents, Selena and Hugo again, older and still in love. Jane's sister Emily has a really sweet storyline a well and I enjoyed her parts in the book. Jane's uncle is the "villain" in the novel though he is not all bad. Like all of Milan's character, he is a complex character that is only too human. The Heiress Effect is another wonderful novel by Courtney Milan. Full of great dialogue and nuanced characters, her books are a must for any romance reader. I can't wait for the next book in this series! *I received this book free of charge from the publisher in exchange for an honest review. This, in no way, affected my opinion or review of this book.
5:00 pm 6 August 2013
There seem to be a slew of romance/erotica books hitting the market lately that all have similar premises. An extremely wealthy, ruthless and domineering playboy becomes involved with a much younger woman, usually working for him in some capacity. The young woman may or may not be a virgin but is usually less sexually experienced than the male and the male may dabble in BDSM. The relationship usually escalates to a point where both parties are obsessed or addicted to the other and they both have to learn to cope with these new, intense feelings. I tend to think of this as the 50 Shades Effect. And I am not knocking 50 Shades. I've read excerpts and it's just not for me. I know many people loved it. I like to call 50 Shades of Grey the gateway smutand if it get more people to read romance and erotica, then I am all for it. However, I've read several books in a similar vein now and, while the characters constantly talk about the depth of their emotions for each other, I have a hard time believing it.Such was the case with Gabe and Mia. Mia's always been Gabe's best friend's little sister of Gabe's best friend until one day he notices that she's not so little anymore. Mia's always had a crush on Gabe but tells herself that she'll never have him. Until one day, Gabe decides to act on his attraction and pulls out a contract, asking Mia to enter into a relationship with him. So here's my first problem. I had a really hard time believing that an intelligent woman like Mia would sign a contract basically saying that she would become a sexual submissive to Gabe. I know he;s hot and she's really attracted to him, but it felt contrived. I also got tired of the words "addiction," "obsession," and "like a drug" constantly being used to describe their feelings for one another. I get it - you're hot for each other. I had mixed feelings about Gabe. Sometimes he was really sweet and kind to Mia, and other times he was a complete ass. He was overprotective and possessive, which I can enjoy in an alpha male, but Gabe takes it too far. He doesn't allow Mia to get to work on the subway or take cabs. I definitely think Mia is old enough and smart enough to take the subway to work once in a while. I am glad Mia didn't let him push her around completely though and wanted to give her a high five when she called him out on his bullshit near the end of the book.There was one scene that I really had a problem with in the book. It's the scene that takes place in Paris. Now I am not any kind of authority in BDMS and what little I know of it, I learned from TIffany Reisz. However, even to my layman eyes, this scene was just wrong. I really don't understand how Gabe could do something so stupid and dangerous. For a man who is so paranoid about being betrayed that he makes women sign a contract before getting involved with him, it makes no sense that he would go through with the scene in Paris, involving potential business partners. Not only is is dangerous for business, it's also dangerous to Mia. BDSM is all about trust. A Sub needs to trust her partner to take care of her and not put her in dangerous situations. So either Gabe is really dumb, or a supreme asshole. Neither reflects well on him.As you can see, this book just wasn't for me. I have no doubt that Ms. Banks is a talented writer but the two main characters did not do it for me. I have heard good things about her other books though and plan to read them. The sex scenes were smoking hot. I also liked the fact that this is a standalone book. Yes, it's part of a series but Gabe and Mia's story ends here and the next book goes to Jace. I am actually a little curious about Jace's book but may wait a while to give it a try.
5:00 pm 1 August 2013
**This review may contain spoilers for the series. Do not read if you have not read the first three books in the series.**It's been almost a week since I finished The Mistress and I feel like I have needed that time to fully process my feelings about it. I am usually a big ball of emotions after reading a Tiffany Reisz book and this was no different. I will do my best to put my feelings into words.The Mistress picks up right where the crazy cliffhanger ending of The Prince left off. Nora's been kidnapped by Søren's long thought dead wife and Kingsley's sister, Marie-Laure. She's gone off her rocker and has kidnapped Nora in an elaborate scheme to exact revenge on Søren. Nora stalls and keeps herself alive by telling Marie-Laure bedtime stories of her life with Søren, Kingsley and Wesley. Meanwhile Søren and Kingsley are working on a plan on getting Nora back in one piece.Alright let's start with the things I didn't like about this book. The first half of the book was pretty slow for me. Some of Nora's stories seemed like lessons in BSDM, which seemed pointless since Marie-Laure was never going to understand their world. It wasn't until about midway through that the stories really started to interest me. I also felt like there was a lot of diabolical posturing on Marie-Laure's part, which made her a cartoonish villain instead of a menacing one. The appearance of Grace in the story also surprised me. I really like Grace from The Siren and from some of the short stories that are on Reisz's website, but I didn't really understand her purpose in this. Dear Wesley fell short of my expectations and I felt that his role in the story was so much less than what it could have been. My least favorite character was Laila. Søren's niece is a sweet but bland addition to the party and her character's purpose was apparent as soon as she showed up. I don't want to give too much away but I thought her story arc was a little too convenient and contrived. Now that I've gotten the negative things out of the way, let me tell you about the good things in this book. After three books, I didn't really think that these characters could surprise me anymore, but they did. After The Prince, I wanted Søren and Kingsley to be together. Nora's great but I just felt like Søren and Kingsley belonged together in a way that I wasn't sure that Nora and Søren did. But Tiffany Reisz managed to prove me wrong and, in The Mistress, she showed me how these three characters fit together. I feel like I finally understand Nora and Søren and what they mean to each other. There is a really touching scene between Søren and Nora near the end of the book that just killed me. I also learned a lot about Nora and Kingsley's relationship, which added another dimension to the story. And for all of you people who have been waiting for a love scene involving Nora, Søren and Kingsley, wait no more. It's seriously awesome. There is also a brief appearance by Michael and Griffin which was really sweet. I love those two and enjoy every scene they're in.I know these words are inadequate. If you know me, you already know how much I love this series. The Original Sinners series is really unlike any I've ever read and these are characters I will not forget. While The Mistress had its faults, I thought it was a fitting end to an amazing series. I think everyone ended up where they needed to and I was happy with the outcome. Luckily, this ending is not a true ending and Ms. Reisz will be starting The Whites Years soon, which goes back to the beginning of Søren and Nora's relationship. Thank you, Tiffany Reisz, for creating this world of strange and wonderful people and for taking me on this wild ride.*I received this book free of charge from the publisher in exchange for an honest review. This, in no way, affected my opinion or review of this book.
5:00 pm 24 July 2013
The Kate Daniels series has quickly become one of my favorite urban fantasy series of all time. I can't believe that only a few short months ago, I hadn't read any of these books. A series can often get stale the longer it goes on, but that's not the case with this series. I always feel like there are new things to learn about the characters and Andrews always manages to keep things interesting.In Magic Rises, Curran and Kate are called away to a remote European island to be impartial parties in a precarious situation that has them guarding a pregnant shapeshifter. It is most likely a trap, but Kate and Curran must go because their prize is panacea, a magical substance that will ensure that the rate of loupism in their young dramatically decreases. Navigating through the political waters of three shifter packs hoping that they fail is hard enough when an unexpected new threat reveals itself.Magic Rises has everything you'd expect from a Kate Daniels novel - action, mystery, suspense, drama, sexy times, and Kate putting her foot in her mouth more than once. There is a lot of political intrigue in this one as well as more insight into Kate's past. Magic Rises is also a bit of a departure for the series in that it has a lot of emotional angst in it. This might annoy some readers but I was really drawn into it and I got pretty emotional reading this book. Kate and Curran are both very strong personalities and a relationship between the two is bound to have its ups and downs. In the end though, I think they are stronger for all of their struggles.Besides Kate and Curran, a lot of other series favorites appear in this book. We get Andrea and Raphael as well as Aunt B, Mahon, Doolittle, Derek and even Saiman. This story focuses a lot on the meaning of family and what it means to be Pack. One of the things that I also love about this series is that the characters are very real. They make mistakes and have doubts and insecurities, just like anyone else.Magic Rises is another fantastic addition to the Kate Daniels series. It's smart, funny, emotionally intense and full of fantastic action. I don't think fans of this series will be disappointed. It feels like things are coming to a head with Kate's father as well and I can't wait to see where Andrews takes us next.
5:00 pm 7 July 2013
I am a fan of Jill Shalvis's Lucky Harbor series and, when I saw that her publisher was re-releasing one of her older and unavailable books as an eBook, I jumped at the chance to read it.Summer Abrams and Joe Walker have been best friends since childhood. Until one day a terrible warehouse fire changes everything for the both of them. After high school, Summer leaves town and doesn't look back. Years later a similar fire bring Summer back to town and she finds that Joe is no longer the chubby, awkward teen that he once was and is now a fire marshall. As Joe investigates the fire, it's clear that the connection between he and Summer hasn't died and they both want more this time. I know a lot of people who have a thing for firemen. And after reading this, I can see why. Joe is kind, sensitive, has killer abs and is doing a job that saves lives. I don't know how much hotter he can get.Summer, unfortunately, was not the best heroine. I understood why she left town all those years ago and kept her distance. I didn't agree with it but I could see where she was coming from. What I didn't like what how she treated Joe when she came back. She was extremely selfish in their relationship, using Joe as a way to relieve her stress when she knew her actions would hurt him in the end. Even when he tells her that he can't do casual with her, that he'll get hurt, she persists in pursuing a purely physical relationship because it makes her feel better. She doesn't think about how her actions will affect others, which has led to her current strained relationships. I just had a really hard time liking her and thought that Joe deserved better.Seeing Red isn't Shalvis's best, though it definitely shows promise. If you are in the mood for a quick, beach read or have a thing for firemen, this might be a good pick. Otherwise I would recommend picking up one of Shalvis's more current books. *I received this book free of charge from the publisher in exchange for an honest review. This, in no way, affected my opinion or review of this book.
5:00 pm 5 July 2013
I have only been recently introduced to the work of Jennifer Haymore. I had previously read the prequel novella to the House of Trent series which, while showing potential, did not wow me. However, the novella did include a lengthy excerpt for The Duchess War which sounded really promising and I was glad to see it pop up on Netgalley a few weeks later.The Duchess Hunt is the first book in a new historical romance series by Julie Haymore featuring the unconventional Trent family. Rumor and scandal follow the Trents wherever they go. Simon Trent, the Duke of Trent, has spent his whole life trying to undo the damage that his parents did. He has a strict moral code and works tirelessly to restore his family's good name. When Simon's mother disappears without a trace, he must work quickly and quietly with his siblings to find her before the ton finds out and scandal once again darkens their door.Called in to help is Sarah Osborne, the gardener's daughter and now head housemaid. The Duchess of Trent raised Sarah almost as one of her own and she and Simon share a special bond and friendship. They also share a deep attraction, which both of them have been fighting. A maid and a Duke cannot be together, and both of them know it. But investigating the Duchess's disappearance throws Simon and Sarah closer together and their feelings for each other become harder and harder to ignore.This was such a wonderful romance! I loved both Simon and Sarah and thoroughly enjoyed their story. Sarah is a great heroine. I love how smart she was and stoutly loyal and devoted to the family. As a gardener's daughter, she has realistic expectations of her life but still has aspirations. She's already reached far ahead of what most people in her position could. Simon was great as well and I loved how kind and loyal he was. He always tried to do the right thing for the family, even if it was detrimental to himself. He always treated Sarah with care and respect even though she is far below him in social status.Sarah and Simon had fantastic chemistry. Every time they were in a room together, I could feel the tension in the air. Years of denying their attraction to each other really amped up the energy between them and when they finally get together - wow. While the love scenes are extremely passionate and hot, there were also a lot of really sweet moments between the two. It's clear that they have a special connection born from years of friendship and I loved some of the small moments they had together.Overall, I was really impressed with The Duchess Hunt. The romance was great and I loved the main characters. The mystery aspect of the story did fall a little flat however. It wasn't quite as exciting as I was expecting, but I really didn't care because all I really cared about was what was going to happen to Simon and Sarah. I was also really intrigued by the rest of the family. They each have very distinct personalities and I cannot wait to read their stories. The Duchess Hunt included a short except for the next book in the series, The Rogue's Proposal, which follows the surliest Trent, Luke, as he searches for his mother. The excerpt is very promising and I have added it to my TBR list. If you like historical romances with emotional punch and great characters, don't hesitate to pick up The Duchess Hunt.*I received this book free of charge from the publisher in exchange for an honest review. This, in no way, affected my opinion or review of this book.
5:00 pm 2 July 2013
Dead Ever After is the final installment of the long running Sookie Stackhouse series. This series has been steadily going downhill for me for a while now but I knew that I wanted to finish it and get some closure. After the previous book, I didn't have very high expectations for this one.After 13 books, Harris definitely had her work cut out for her. There were a lot of loose ends to figure out and you can never really please everyone with a series as popular as this. I expected Sookie to go out with a bang, but it was a quiet ending that left the future a bit open.The book starts when a body is found behind Merlotte's. The body conveniently has a piece of Sookie's clothing on it and she becomes the number one suspect. Harris goes back into familiar territory here as Sookie tries to unravel the mystery, while trying to stay alive. A lot of characters pop up in this book. While some of them do add to the plot, I can't help but feel that some of them are there just to make a goodbye appearance.Of course, the big question is - which guy does Sookie end up with? Without spoiling it I have to say that I am not surprised by the outcome. Harris has been hinting in the last few books which way this might go. I think a lot of fans might be disappointed but I didn't have a strong feeling about it. In many ways I think she ended up with the right person but I also would have been OK had it gone in another direction. I guess I just didn't have that much invested in Sookie's romantic life anymore. While I was expecting some kind of epic ending for the series with revelations and battles galore, what I got was just another Sookie book. There were more guest appearances than usual by characters I imagine people wanted to say goodbye to. Harris does wrap a few things up with Sookie and her fae family as well. But, for the most part, it really didn't feel like an ending at all, but just another crazy day in Bon Temps. While I was a bit underwhelmed by the whole thing, I wasn't particularly upset about the ending. Would I have liked to have seen some things resolved differently? Sure, but this is Harris's baby, this is how she wanted to end it. Even though I wasn't a huge fan of the last few books, I will always think of this series fondly, and am interested to see what Harris will do next.
5:00 pm 19 June 2013
Really liked this one. I have noticed that I like stories of reunited lovers. Lots of angst. Full review to come.
5:00 pm 12 June 2013
I hate to give this collection such a low rating. I am a really big fan of The Original Sinners series and was looking forward to The Mistress Files. While it was entertaining, there was just something missing from these stories that I can't put my finger on. Maybe I just have high standards after reading the first three books in the series but I really expected more from this collection. The "files" start off in first person but then switch to third person, and thank goodness for that. Nora's inner monologue is a little too manic for me and starts to grate if left unchecked. I felt like she was speaking in a lot of one-liners as well, which seemed forced at times. She's much better in third person. My favorite story of the bunch was definitely The Story of the Secret Switch, which is about Kingsley. I love Kinsley and this story showed a different side to him. I really liked seeing the dynamic between he and Nora and it gave me some insight into their relationship. It was also ridiculously kinky and hot. The other stories aren't very memorable to me. They were entertaining but I wasn't invested in any of the characters. I've read all of Reisz's free short stories on her website and they're all very good. I am not sure why it's not translating in this collection. If you're looking for something to tide you over until The Mistress hits bookshelves and you've already read her free short stories, I think this is still worth the $1.99 price tag. The Story of the Secret Switch alone is worth the price of the book. I would definitely recommend at least reading The Siren before reading The Mistress Files. You don't have to but I think you'll get more out of it if you do. While this wasn't my favorite release by Tiffany Reisz, I am still really excited about The Mistress. I love Nora, Kingsley and Soren and can't wait to see what happens next!
5:00 pm 23 May 2013
The Devil's Pearl is a prequel novella in the new house of Trent series by historical romance writer Jennifer Haymore. While I enjoy Haymore's writing style, this novella didn't do much for me. Neither of the main characters were particularly compelling and the kidnapping element pushed the romance into creepy and not sexy.Devlin Vaughn is furious for Julie Beaumont. The two start a passionate affair which is cut off when Julie suddenly leaves Devlin in a very public and humiliating manner. A year has passed but Devlin hasn't forgotten Julia and he still wants his revenge. When he finds that she has returned to London, he decides to kidnap her and in the hopes of rekindling the physical passion that they once shared without the emotional attachment.I feel like this story could have been called "Poor Communication" because that's really the root of Dev and Julia's problems. Both of them failed to communicate their feelings and fears during their brief affair, leading to pain, embarrassment and public ruination. Now I know misunderstandings are quite common in romances and that they are great catalysts for drama and emotion. However, it just didn't seem very believable to me in this case. I blame Devlin more than Julia for their initial demise though. He was older and much more experienced. We don't learn too much about their initial romance but it sounds like he pursued Julia (not unwillingly) then met with her secretly once a week to continue their affair. He never told her he loved her or talked about the future. His excuse is that he assumed that she knew his feelings were. This seems a little naive on his part. I just can't believe that he wouldn't understand that he was treating Julia like a mistress and not someone he wanted to spend the rest of his life with. I don't really blame Julia for leaving while she could. Sure, she could have handled it better but Dev didn't give her much hope to begin with. I also did not approve of Devlin's method of revenge on Julia. Kidnapping's not cool, even if you love the person. He fully planned on locking her in a room (which he actually did for a bit) and forcing her to become his courtesan. Julia didn't seem very upset about this, which also bothered me.There were a few really tender moments between Dev and Julia and I am glad that they sorted everything out in the end. However, the elements of this story never really came together for me and I finished the story feeling pretty ambivalent about the whole thing. There is quite a long excerpt for the first full length book in the series, The Duchess Hunt, at the end of The Devil's Pear which seemed pretty interesting. I still want to give Haymore a chance but I've only read her novellas thus far. I think a full length novel will showcase her talents better.*I received this book free of charge from the publisher in exchange for an honest review. This, in no way, affected my opinion or review of this book.
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I love him,
O yes I do,
He's for me,
not for you,
And if by chance
you take my place,
I'll take my fist
and smash your face!
Don't love him for
who you hope he will become tomorrow,
but by loving who he is today,
and not what he is, but who he is!
If he is the first thing
you think of when you wake up,
the only thing you think of
when you're awake,
and the last thing you think of
before you go to bed,
then he is really somebody special.
Related : Dating
The average Hollywood film
star's ambition is to be
admired by an American,
courted by an Italian,
married to an Englishman
and have a French boyfriend.
A man reserves his true and deepest love
not for the species of woman in whose
company he finds himself
electrified and enkindled,
but for that one in whose
company he may feel tenderly drowsy..
Man is a knot into
which relationships are tied.
Some pray to marry the man they love,
my prayer will somewhat vary:
I humbly pray to Heaven above
that I love the man I marry.
You've already won me over
- in spite of me.
So don't be alarmed
if I fall head over feet.
And don't be surprised
if I love you for all that you are.
I couldn't help it
- it's all your fault.
Wait for the boy who pursues you.
The one who will make
an ordinary moment seem magical;
the kind of boy who brings out the best in you
and makes you want to be a better person.
Wait for the boy who will be your best friend;
the person who will drop everything
to be with you at any time of the day
no matter what the circumstances.
Wait for the boy who makes you smile
like no other boy makes you smile,
and when he smiles you know he needs you.
Wait for the boy who wants to show you off
to the world when you are in sweats
and have no makeup on,
but appreciates it when
you get all dolled up for him.
And most of all,
wait for the boy who will put you
at the center of his universe,
because obviously he's at the center of yours.
Related : Married
Who knows how long
I've loved you,
you know
I love you still.
Will I wait a lonely lifetime?
If you want me to
I will.
No three words
have greater power
than I Love You.
The best boyfriend you'll have
isn't the best looking,
the funniest, or the richest.
It's the one that makes you feel gorgeous,
hilarious, and like a million dollars.
He makes sure you know he loves you.
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- 第一节
- 第二节
- 听力材料
- 听力答案
1. What season is it now?
A. Summer.
B. Autumn.
C. Winter.
2. How might the woman feel?
A. Satisfied.
B. Annoyed.
C. Excited.
3. What does the woman want to know?
A. What the time is now.
B. Where the bar is.
C. Who the lady is.
4. What will the woman probably do next?
A. Clean the car.
B. Brush her teeth.
C. Leave the house.
5. What does the man offer to do?
A. Fix the car for the woman.
B. Give the woman a ride.
C. Call a taxi for the woman.
1. What does the man suggest doing?
A. Going to bed right away.
B. Eating some candy.
C. Watching a movie.
2. Why is the woman so tired?
A. She celebrated a festival.
B. She took some kids to dinner.
C. She helped her neighbor with some work.
3. What did the man do in the summer vacation?
A. He worked at a restaurant.
B. He attended some classes.
C. He traveled around the world.
4. What can we learn from the conversation?
A. The man works at a good company now.
B. The woman would rather get a degree than work.
C. The woman doesn't want to go to school.
5. When will most of the exams end?
A. This Friday.
B. On January 23rd.
C. On January 26th.
6. How many students are there in the man's dorm?
7. What do we know about the party?
A. It will be held after the term.
B. All the man's classmates will come.
C. The man's uncle will make a video of the evening.
8. What is the relationship between the speakers?
A. Friends.
B. Husband and wife.
C. Brother and sister.
9. What are the speakers doing?
A. Watching a game.
B. Having a baseball class.
C. Practicing baseball with Jimmy.
10. What does the woman say about the coach?
A. He takes it easy on the players.
B. He used to be a great player.
C. He usually does a good job.
11. How does Jimmy perform today?
A. Very well.
B. Just so-so.
C. Terrible.
12. What did the woman look like in high school?
A. She had dark hair.
B. She was overweight.
C. She had curly hair.
13. What does the woman do for living?
A. She sells insurance.
B. She works in a seafood restaurant.
C. She is a lawyer.
14. What does the man think of his job?
A. Dull but well-paid.
B. Exciting but low-paid.
C. He likes it very much.
15. Where are the speakers at the moment?
A. In
B. In Ovington.
C. In
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W: I just love it when the leaves of the trees change colors like this!
M: Yes, and it's not as hot as it is in summer and not as cold as it is in the winter.
Text 2
W: I can hardly hear the singer. Those fans are so crazy. They are so loud.
M: Aren't you excited?
W: No! My brother dragged me here.
Text 3
W: Excuse me, but is it seven o'clock yet?
M: I'm sorry, but I don't have a watch. Try the lady over there by the bar. She might know.
Text 4
M: Phew!! Have you been smoking again? Your breath smells terrible.
W: Well, yes, I had a cigarette in the car on the way home.
M: You know how I feel about your smoking. Please go and clean up right now!
Text 5
W: I'm afraid I didn't quite hear what you said.
M: I said, "There's no rush, I can take you in the car."
W: Won't it make you late?
M: No. I'm going right past your place.
Text 6
M: Do you want to go to sleep, or do you want to stay up and watch a movie? I'm pretty tired, but I'm always up for a horror movie. It is Halloween, after all…
W: I'd love to, but not tonight. I ate too much candy, and I'm so exhausted from trick-or-treating all night with the boys from the neighborhood. I need to rest!
Text 7
W: Hi, Mark. How was your summer vacation?
M: I worked at a restaurant the whole vacation. It was an exciting experience and I also made enough money for the next term. What did you do in your summer vacation?
W: I attended some classes because I fell behind the others last term. I wanted to catch up with them.
M: You are great. So have you seen David?
W: He dropped out of school completely.
M: Really? Why? I haven't seen him for several months.
W: He worked at a good company as an assistant and since he did well, they asked him if he wanted to work full time.
M: Wow. He's so lucky. He doesn't have a degree and he already has a job.
W: It sounds good now, but I wouldn't have done that. I want a degree.
Text 8
M: Mom, which day do you think would be the best day for a charity dinner party?
W: Well, when will the last examination be held?
M: Most of the exams finish this Friday. But there are some music exams that go on until the 23rd.
W: I think you'd better wait until after that. When will this term end?
M: On January 26th.
W: Well, why don't you have it on the Saturday after that?
M: Yes, that sounds like a good idea.
W: How many students do you think will attend the charity dinner party?
M: Oh, I think my roommates will all come.
W: You mean five other students will come?
M: Yes. Do you think I could ask Cousin Mark to make a video of the evening, mom?
W: Certainly. I think he would be delighted to do that. I'll call and ask him whether he is free then.
M: Thank you, mom.
Text 9
W: Oh, I think Jimmy is coming up next! Jeez, he looks so small out there.
M: He is going to need to do some serious praying if he wants to get a hit off that player. That kid is only 12 years old, but he looks like he is already a professional baseball player!
W: Yeah… oh, no! Strike three on Marcus! That's two outs.
M: We always seem to strike out against pitchers that throw really fast. We just can't seem to be able to get the bat on the ball. Maybe the coach isn't working these kids hard enough in practice.
W: Oh, I don't know about that. I was a little early when I came to pick up Jimmy yesterday, and the coach was throwing really hard to them in batting practice. I think he usually does a great job. We should really have him over for dinner.
M: Yeah, let's look at the calendar when we get home. Oh, look, there he is! Come on, son! Get a hit!
W: Woo-hoo, let's go, Jimmy!
M: Oh, strike one… that's OK, big guy! Be patient up there!
W: You got this one… strike two… oh, honey, he was really late on that last one!
M: Keep your eye on it, Jimmy! You can do it! Just like we practiced…
W: Whoa! What a hit! It's gone! It's a home run! All right, Jimmy, way to go! Yee-haw!
M: That's my son down there!
Text 10
M: Mary Lou Westin. It's been a hundred years! I haven't seen you since we were in high school.
W: Randy? Randy Betford? Oh, my goodness, you look exactly the same! Even your hair is the same… curls everywhere!
M: Well, you look… a lot different… But I mean that in a good way.
W: Well, I got tired of that blond hair, so I decided to become a redhead, and I've never looked back! I also lost a lot of weight, and I'm really trying hard to keep it off. I don't wanna look like I did in high school ever again!
M: So, do you live here? What do you do?
W: I'm a lawyer in
M: I sell insurance, but I'm actually working in
W: Do you like your job?
M: Well, I guess I make a nice living, but it's really boring work. I wish I could just change careers.
W: I agree. I actually have the opposite problem. I work for an environmental law firm, so the work is exciting, and I feel like I'm really making a difference. The only problem is that the pay is quite low, so I'm basically living hand to mouth every month.
M: That sounds like a fair trade, though. I'd switch places with you in a second. Say, would you like to have dinner with me tonight? I know a great seafood place.
W: That would be fantastic!


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I am seriously SO obsessed with gingham, the print just screams "Spring", "Summer", "Cartwheels" and "Picnics". I've been told that gingham has been cursed as the "tablecloth fabric" which I totally get because it obviously is reminiscent of picnic tables but I mean, what's not to love about cartwheels and picnics? I am particularly fond of navy or pink gingham and luckily, it seems to be everywhere this spring. Last spring I invested in a pair of Kate Spade gingham jeans, they're sort of crazy, but a total wardrobe staple for Spring. I'd say they have quickly paid off for themselves.
I don't normally consider myself ultra preppy (or ultra anything for that matter) but this print inspires daydreams of summers in the Hamptons and boys with cute gingham bow ties (Chuck Bass, hello), swoon. Apparently, in Indonesia the pattern symbolizes the struggle and constant battle between good and evil (contrasting colors) and in Japan it has been used spiritually to wrap around statues when a child had died (interesting right?)! I personally think I first fell in love with the print when I saw old photos of fashion icon and total bombshell Brigitte Bardot in the print. Isn't she just fabulous?
I have a long wishlist filled with all things gingham, a gingham bikini, gingham sneakers to prance around in and of course a gingham bag is perfect to accessorize any sundress in the summer. Is gingham on gingham on gingham too much gingham?! Don't answer that.
P.S. I went on a Grab A Date with my Best Friend Nicole for her sorority on Friday. It was mini golfing and we tried to dress like country club Barbies. I'm always really into themed outfits and there were mimosas involved so I'd say it was a good time.


text: Films that would have been good, or at least much better if not for that one actor. Sliding Doors - Gwyneth Paltrow Watching it now as I'm working on a securities fraud case. She's a wet mop of an actor and her "British" accent in this film is like nails on a chalkboard.


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The USD and the JPY showed a very strong performance at the end of the week against all the currencies with the USD being slightly stronger. These are weak currencies and may for that reason be difficult to trade as the stronger currencies in the coming week.
The GBP and the NZD showed a very weak performance at the end of the week against all the currencies with the GBP being slightly weaker. These currencies fit exactly with their current performance in the Classification and Score that they have and may offer good opportunities to be traded against in the coming week.
The EUR showed a stable performance during the week and remains strong for several weeks. This currency may offer good opportunities when trading against the GBP and NZD.
13 Weeks Currency Score Strength
The 13 Weeks Currency Strength and the 13 Weeks Average are provided here below. This data and the "13 weeks Currency Classification" are considered for deciding on the preferred range. Because it is not ideal nor desired to change the range for a currency every single week, we perform several checks to avoid this.
- First of all the strength over a period of the last 13 weeks is considered. See each row for more information.
- Next, the 13 weeks average is considered, see the last row called "Avg. 13 wks."
- The number of weeks that a currency was stronger than another currency can also be considered.
- The Technical Analysis (TA) Charts for each Time Frame could also be consulted.
Average 13 wks. Score
When looking at the Average 13 wks. Score we can see the currencies grouped together according to their classification.
There may be some doubt and in that case it could be a currency that will change its classification in the coming weeks. There are no such currencies at the moment.
- Strong - We can see that the EUR, AUD and the CAD are clearly grouped together as Strong currencies around an Average 13 wks. Score of 5 to 6.
- The EUR is the strongest currency and continues to deliver high Scores while the AUD, being a Strong currency, is showing a bit of weakness in the last 5 weeks and especially in the last 3 weeks with scores in the range of Weak currencies.
- Neutral - The NZD and CHF are grouped together around an Average 13 wks. Score of 4.
- The NZD is the weakest currency of this week.
- Weak - The USD, JPY and GBP are grouped together around an Average 13 wks. Score of 3.
- The USD showed again a lot of strength last week with a score of 7 but lost a lot of strength in the previous weeks and is the Weakest currency of all, this was the GBP for a long time.
Classification review
This week we take a look at the Strong currencies. We can see that the EUR has a very stable performance with high Scores. The CAD had a dip towards the Neutral range and seems to recover.
The AUD is showing a lot of weakness lately but according to the Avg. 13 wks. it remains a Strong currency for now! If the weak performance continues it will become a neutral currency in the coming weeks.Below you can see the Weekly Currency Score Chart with the 6 months' data as a reference.
For analyzing the best pairs to trade looking from a longer-term perspective the last 13 weeks Currency Classification can be used in support.
This was updated on 17 September 2017 and is provided here for reference purposes:
Strong: EUR, AUD and CAD. The preferred range is from 6 to 8.
Neutral: NZD and CHF. The preferred range is 4 to 5.
Weak: USD, JPY and GBP. The preferred range is from 1 to 3.
Currency Score Comparison
"Comparison table" and the "Ranking and Rating list"
The Forex Currency Comparison Table compares each currency with its counterpart based on the Currency Score. For more information about the currency Score of this week, you can read the article "Forex Ranking, Rating and Score" which is published every week together with this article.
By using the comparison table directly below you can get a view without the volatility and statistics as opposed to the "Ranking and Rating list". Only the strength of each currency against the counterparts is analyzed by using the Technical analysis charts of the 4 Time Frames that are also used for the "Ranking and Rating List".
The information from the Comparison Table is the source for calculating the "Ranking and Rating List" where this list additionally uses the volatility and statistics for creating the best and worst performer in the list from number 1 to 28.
The information is published once a week and be aware that rates change during this period. The mentioned scores also change and different opportunities may show up. There are many ways to follow the rate changes. This can be done e.g. by looking at the charts and checking e.g. the Ichimoku and/or MACD in the Weekly and Daily chart. There are also many tools, apps and websites where the movement of trading rates of currencies is shown in different automated ways. This may be in pips or through percentage differences or by comparing the values of indicators like the RSI, Moving Averages, MACD, Ichimoku etc. On my blog a Heatmap is available that can be of use also.
"Comparison table" and the "Currency Score Chart"
The additional value of this table compared to the Currency Score table is that the Comparison Table compares the strength between the currencies of each pair. By subtracting the strength of the weaker currency from the stronger currency we have a way to compare each pair combination.
The comparison table provides a way to compare currencies from a longer-term perspective of 13 weeks and also simultaneously taking the current trend into account. By coloring the currencies in the X and Y axis according to their Classification we can show what the best combinations are.
Comparison table Guide
- First of all better-classified currencies in combination with weaker-classified currencies can always be traded and vice versa. The Currency Score difference may be negative. In that case, the trade should be made after a pullback. In other words, a trade can then only take place after a recovery and the main trend being confirmed again.
- Second, only equally classified currencies are approved when there is a positive Currency Score difference. Also here, the trend has to be confirmed again.
The difference between point 2 and 1 is that the long trend is not clear with 2 equally qualified currencies because that pair is in a sideways market. For that reason, the Currency Score difference cannot have a negative difference. A positive difference confirms the momentum for a short revival.
- Third, only Neutral currencies are Approved against a better-classified currency when there is a Currency Score difference of at least +4. In the case of a currency worse classified, the Currency Score difference has to be at least -4.
The above-mentioned situations applicable to this point may happen when there is a clear reversal and the chart is showing a new trend with good entries in the new direction. The difference between point 3 and the previous 2 points is that with point 3 a reversal in the whole market is possible when looking at all the currencies together. This gives a better chance when a trend reversal takes place compared to point 1 and 2!
- By preference, each currency should be selected for a trade with a score difference as far apart from each other as possible in the range from 1 to 8. However, these opportunities are rare and for that reason point 1 offers flexibility and is the best choice to trade, point 2 is the second best and point 3 is the third best choice.
- The classification of the currencies in question may change in the longer term. Even though currencies may be in the same category a currency may be in a weaker/stronger period and may even change its classification in the future. See the current classification for the coming period at the beginning of this article.
Putting the pieces together
Based on the last "13 Weeks currency classification" and the "Currency Comparison Table" the most interesting currencies for going long seem to be the:
EUR, CAD and CHF.
These are Strong or Neutral currencies from a longer term perspective when looking at the last "13 Weeks currency classification".
For going short the same analysis can be done and the following currencies seem to fit best:
NZD, GBP and JPY.
These are Weak or Neutral currencies from a longer term perspective.
Currencies with a high deviation seem less interesting to trade because they are less predictable. A good example now is/are e.g. the:
AUD and USD.
Besides this article, I also use the Forex "Ranking, Rating and Score" which is also available once a week on my blog. In the article "Ranking, Rating and Score" we look in more detail at the absolute position of the currencies and pairs.
It is recommended to read the page "Currency score explained", "Introduction to the FxTaTrader Forex Models" and "Statistics and Probabilities" for a better understanding of the article. If you would like to use this article then mention the source by providing the URL FxTaTrader.com or the direct link to this article. Good luck in the coming week.
DISCLAIMER: The articles are my personal opinion, not recommendations, FX trading is risky and not suitable for everyone. The content is for educational purposes only and is aimed solely for the use by 'experienced' traders in the FOREX market as the contents are intended to be understood by professional users who are fully aware of the inherent risks in forex trading. The content is for 'Forex Trading Journal' purpose only. Nothing should be construed as a recommendation to purchase any financial instruments. The choice and risk are always yours. Thank you.


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The internet is the fastest access to potential customers, business contacts, partners and competitors in every corner of the world. Email campaign management is becoming a reality, thanks to improved security and encryption technology that ensures your messages are read only by those you want. Cybermalls are springing up everywhere, allowing companies to sell their wares to millions of customers without incurring costly real estate and overhead expenses. Instead of gathering dust in a warehouse, products are made and shipped to order.
If you do not yet have a web site and e-mail capability, you are not yet competing in the new economy! Nor have you begun to tap the potential of the fastest growing global marketplace. If you already have a web site but have failed to properly market and advertise for it, you have no real presence in this vast market and your target customers probably do not even know you exist.
Remember, you need both a web site and a marketing plan to be competitive on the Internet. We can all take a lesson from companies like UPS, Discovery and ESPN, who have built traffic on their web sites and, as a consequence, have reaped great rewards. It is not expensive for your company to enter cyberspace. A small business email marketing accounts can cost as little as $50 to set up and less than $50 per month including e-mail to maintain. A site for a larger company can be custom tailored to yield the most profit possible. Solutions range from obtaining commercial accounts with service providers to setting up an Internet server inside your company.
Some of the most successful advertising campaigns use direct response marketing. This category includes everything from catalogs to direct mailings and web sites
The effectiveness of the campaign can be measured with accuracy, enabling us to find out a great deal about what makes bulk email marketing successful.
Since the Internet has become available, mail based campaigns can be supported by a web site The site can expand on the sales pitch and show a greater variety of products at a greatly reduced cost. When compared to printing and mailing everything to the potential customer.
If you sell a product that can be shipped through the mail, you should consider bulk email marketing for your business.