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All effective drug addiction treatment programs include aftercare of some level. If you're found yourself in a treatment program that does not mention or offer aftercare support services, you should consider changing programs and seeing a facility that is prepared to help you EVERY step of the way. Call our helpline toll-free at 800-654-0987 to receive immediate placement assistance into a luxury, private treatment facility that will provide you with the aftercare services necessary to facilitate long term recovery and healing.
You change a lot during treatment. Your body changes, your emotions change, and your ability to effectively cope with everyday triggers will change. Hopefully all of these changes are positive, but along the way, as you transition out of treatment and back into your everyday life, there's a chance you will require added support in order to remain on top of your game.
Aftercare services will help you to maintain the quality skills that you learned in treatment to cope and survive outside of treatment. It won't always be easy, but with support and continued guidance in a quality aftercare program, you will continue to grow in your recovery.
Whether you're struggling with an addiction to drugs or alcohol, aftercare will (and should) become one additional step of your recovery process, a vital step to your total healing. During the 3 to 6 months or more following initial treatment, you'll need the help of a support system to stay motivated in your transition. Here's a look at what you can expect:
Aftercare Begins Immediately After Your Release from Treatment
It's called "after" care because it begins right after treatment. But don't mistake it for something that's not important, aftercare is VITAL to your recovery success.
Once you've completed a residential treatment program, and you're ready to transition back into the "real" world, you'll begin to receive the help of your treatment aftercare program. The treatment team will work on identifying the support offerings that will be most vital to your long-term success in recovery and will help you to grow in your sobriety.
What Happens in Aftercare?
The primary purpose of aftercare is to help you remain sober. But how?
Aftercare focuses on keeping you engaged in your recovery. This occurs through consistent interaction with your counselor, support network and healthcare team. Without support and interaction, you're at risk of falling back into old habits that are potentially dangerous to your recovery.
The following services may arise during aftercare:
- Counseling
- Therapy
- Support
- Education
- Job placement assistance
- Housing assistance
- Sober housing placement
- Relapse prevention
If you're looking for treatment that will take into account your needs and your long-term care, call our helpline toll-free at 800-654-0987 to speak with a treatment advisor.
Services in Aftercare
Peer support and guidance is crucial to your recovery. Aftercare services provide a number of different support functions that are involved in the emotional growth, education and overall strengthening of the patient in his or her transition back into society following addiction treatment.
The following aftercare services are most commonly offered:
- Family counseling to improve the role of the family support system in recovery.
- Individual counseling to continually improve on habits and behaviors.
- Individual case management which provides an advocate for your recovery.
- Relapse prevention that focuses on helping you to handle potential triggers and risky situations without turning to drugs or alcohol.
- Sober living placement to ensure you have a safe, clean environment to live in following treatment.
If you or someone you love needs help, call our toll-free number at 800-654-0987 to immediately speak with a placement specialist. Our advisors are ready to help you find the treatment and support you need to get well.


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For customers
When is my first instalment due?
Your first instalment is due on the first day your policy starts or, if this has passed, on the day MPF processes your application. If you have applied directly through your broker's website, payment will be taken the same day.
Is GST payable on my monthly instalments?
GST is not applicable to your loan and you will not pay any GST on your monthly instalments. However, your insurance premium does attract GST so please refer to your accountant about any tax concerns.
Are the credit charges tax deductible?
Generally speaking you can claim a deduction on interest expenses. Your accountant can confirm how this relates to your individual circumstances.
How can I update my payment details?
Your payment details can be updated through My Account. If you have not yet registered for an account, please call us 1300 555 068 and we can help set you up.
I am unable to make a payment this month, what should I do?
Get in touch with our Collections team to making alternate payment arrangements on 1300 591 068 or firstname.lastname@example.com
Will my policy be cancelled if I miss a payment?
We understand circumstances can change without warning. Don't worry - we'll work with you to make alternative arrangements. Please speak to our Collections team to discuss options on 1300 591 698 or email firstname.lastname@example.com
Can I fund my home, contents and other personal insurance?
Yes! As well as Commercial policies, MPF can fund a range of Domestic insurance policies including Residential Strata.
For intermediaries
Quoting and endorsements
What instalment options does my client have?
Instalments can be set at 6 – 12 months and also quarterly, depending on product and intermediary preferences. If the policy term is greater than 12 months, we can often extend the loan to match.
Can Domestic policies be included in Commercial contracts?
Yes, as long as the value of the Domestic premium is less than 50% of the combined loan premium.
How do I endorse a loan in Edge?
You can manually endorse a loan in Edge by clicking the 'Endorse' button in the Loan details view. Any loan report or loan search results showing the 'Action' button will also offer 'Endorse' as an option where relevant.
How do I endorse a credit amount in Edge? Edge won't let me.
If the net amount is an addition to the loan amount, the credit can be endorsed through Edge. Otherwise, the credit needs to be transferred to MPF and we will apply it to the balance of the loan. Please get in touch with our Customer Service team for help with processing.
If the credit is part of a multi endorsement it can be processed the usual way in Edge. Otherwise the credit needs to be transferred to MPF and we will apply it to the balance of the loan.
Online acceptance
What's the maximum quote amount that can be accepted online?
Commercial, Domestic (single borrower only) and Residential Strata (Australia only) quotes can be accepted online up to $150,000. Above this amount we require a signed contract.
My client is having trouble accepting their quote online. What should I do?
Please check Edge to see if the application has been converted to a Loan. If not, please get in touch with our Customer Service team for help with processing.
When will funds settle to my account?
Your settlement dates can be found in Edge under Reports > Settlements > Settlement due. Loans listed on the report are sorted by default in order of Settlement due.
Where can I get a copy of my remittance for funds settled to me?
Remittances can be downloaded in Edge under Reports > Remittances.
Client service
How can I get a repayment schedule for my client?
You can download your client's repayment schedule in Edge by opening the Loan then clicking Documents > Repayment Schedule. The form will generate as a PDF for you to view or send to your client.
How can I update my client's account details?
Your client can update their payment details online through My Account. If they don't have an account yet, you can generate a registration link to send them through Edge. Simply open the Loan, click Documents > Direct Debit Request Form. The form will generate as a PDF which you can send to your client.
My client has updated their trading name. How can I update their loan details?
Trading names can be updated directly in Edge. If your client changes their ABN or legal name mid-way through their loan term, they will need to sign a new contract containing the new entity's details. Alternatively, a new contract must be accepted.

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Video emailing has created a buzz in the content marketing industry. However, to achieve the full potential of video marketing, making many videos is recommendable. The popularity of online video has gained instant popularity, and many people are using it to address their entertainment and information needs. Businesses that integrate Internet marketing with video emailing are likely to realize immense profits.
According to the findings of Relevancy Group, the inclusion of videos in email marketing campaigns escalated email promotion revenue by 40%. With growth in numbers of people using the Internet, Video marketing stands as the most efficient strategies for engaging with audiences. The study established that videos that are incorporated in emails could escalate open rates by a record 20% and a two to three times increase in click-through rates. Videos have an ability to express the personality of a brand. Talk Fusion is a prominent online video provider with an incredible global presence.
Origin of Talk Fusion
Bob Reina wanted to incorporate a video of ten seconds into an email and send it to friends. However, the American Online informed him that it was impossible. Reina did not give up; together with his IT-expert friend, they mastered the art of embedding videos into emails.
Easy to operate and use
Most users have rated Talk Fusion as one of the simplest apps they have ever used. Typically, inexperienced users find video email to be complex and tricky, but Talk Fusion provides more than 1,000 templates for each situation. Additionally, users are offered an opportunity to design their personalized templates.
Background Information on Talk Fusion
Bob Reina is the founder and CEO of Talk Fusion. The company was established in 2007 with Video Emailing as the first product. The firm has managed to cement a top position in video communication industry by adhering to the visions and goals of its founder. Talk Fusion engages in sound business activities and is an active member of the Prominent Direct Selling Association. Talk Fusion is strongly devoted to giving back to friends, family, communities, as well as animal charities around the world. Services offered include video chat, video emailing, live meetings, and video newsletter. The original version of this article is available via this link; http://hellotesla.com/arent-using-video-email-marketing/


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It's no surprise, music plays a serious role in your anime streaming experience.
For those of us who occasionally watch specifically for the music (K-On! anyone?!) – – – Christmas just came early.
Today, Japan announced the release of ANiUTa, the world's first anime music streaming service. Look no further for that badass simulcast intro. song… That video game adrenaline jam… All of it.
Popular seiyuu artists and top executives of major music labels are gathering their musical libraries:
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A model reconstruction of the sacred precinct of Tenochtitlan, the Aztec capital on Lake Texcoco. The city was founded in 1345 CE and fell to the Spanish forces led by Cortés in 1521 CE. The sacred complex was dominated by the central pyramid known as the Temple Mayor, dedicated to the gods Tlaloc and Huitzilopochtli. (National Museum of Anthropology, Mexico City).
Based on Wikipedia content that has been reviewed, edited, and republished.
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Sukoon is a sufi term for an elevated state of mind that combines peace, wisdom and contentment. This spiritual awareness is an important element in the teachings of the Kashmiri saints and mystics and it is often celebrated in Sufi poetry as the fruit of devotion and meditation.
The houseboat Sukoon brings these qualities to a unique holiday destination. It has been created as a haven where you can relax, revitalise and take stock of your life's journey. It is a place for those who understand that there is more to life than its apparent surface.
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"Beers and stories with 'Mean' Gene Okerlund" is a unique event that is coming to the Niagara Falls Comic Con on June 3rd. The voice of wrestling's three major federations -- AWA, WWE and WCW -- will certainly have some unique anecdotes about the squared circle.
Okerlund was a little coy when talking about his upcoming seminar. "Not to say I wouldn't have a cocktail or two along the way, which I will do," said Okerlund. "I am sure it will revolve around wrestling."
To understand this man you just need to go back to the beginning to get the enthusiasm he has for life and adventure. Growing up in Sisseton, South Dakota, Okerlund had a zeal for everything and anything. "Well, I went over to Mrs. Peabody's for piano lessons," recalled Okerlund. "I played in a high school band. I played basketball, football, competed in track. I played baseball in the spring and summer. I grew up in a small town out of the Indian reservation in South Dakota. I had the opportunity, unlike a lot of people, to do everything. When you come from a smaller town you can do that."
It was these opportunities that fuelled the confidence and curiosity that sent him towards the radio industry and then as a ring announcer and interviewer for the American Wrestling Association. "I didn't really get into it (wrestling) until I was in my late teens," said Okerlund. "In those days the wrestling was on late Saturday night at 11 o'clock. I kinda got into it. As you know I started in the AWA, but a lot of the great ones passed through that organization during the course of a year including a lot of great Canadian talent."
While in the AWA Okerlund was in close contact with the wrestlers each week working on interviews. One of the talents who became a good friend was Canadian Maurice "Mad Dog" Vachon.
"Mad Dog Vachon was the best," said Okerlund. "He was one of my favourites. You never really knew if he was shooting with you even if it was just a casual conversation, it would be something like (in a scruffy Vachon like voice) 'You know something my friend ...' he would talk like that even in real life. He would step up to the counter at the supermarket and say (in Vachon's voice), 'You know something, my friend, I have peanut butter here.' He was a great guy."
Talking to Okerlund, he freely shares his memories of his 40-plus years of involvement in professional wrestling. One of the individuals he talked about was his old boss, AWA owner Verne Gagne.
"Great guy, never had even one instance of a problem with this guy until I announced to him that I was going to New York to work with WWE," said Okerlund. "That he took a little personally and we had a few harsh words. Believe it or not I did the eulogy at his funeral. I had great respect for him and his family and everything he did. He was a phenomenal athlete and he had a pretty good mind for the psychology of the wrestling match. They were a lot different then then they are today. The six-minute, flip flop, up and down matches. Back in those days you had a lot of Broadways, a lot of 30-minute time-limit matches. We don't see that today, they don't have the time. The storylines are so accelerated that it just seems that everything goes by too fast."
Here are some tidbits about famous wrestlers and personalities that Okerlund might talk about, if asked, at the Niagara Falls Comic Con.
Nick Bockwinkel: "A very intelligent, very bright, very capable technical wrestle," said Okerlund. "Second generation, his father Warren Bockwinkel was one of the greats out of St. Louis, worked with Lou Thesz and others. Nick Bockwinkel was really a special guy. He wouldn't have needed Bobby Heenan, but he and Bobby Heenan together were dynamite."
Lou Thesz: "Lou Thesz set the standard," said Okerlund. "I have met Lou many times. He was a very gracious, but very unassuming character. I liked him. Lou worked out of St. Louis, so he worked out of kind of that St. Louis Sam Muchnick contingent there where you saw guys like Harley Race, Pat O'Connor, a lot of the old time guys. Thesz really had some great matches all over the country."
Jim Brunzell: "Jumpin' Jim, I just had lunch with him in south Florida a week ago," said Okerlund. "A great athlete; he could just about high jump about seven feet. A very capable guy, whose signature was the flying drop-kick. He tag teamed with Greg Gagne for years as the High Flyers. Jimmy is just a first class guy. Today he is 66 he doesn't look a hell of a lot different today then he did 40 years ago when I was working with him."
Roddy Piper: "Classic," said Okerlund with enthusiasm. "You really hit a sensitive note there because I had so much interaction, but so much admiration for this guy. The Scotsman thing did very well for Roddy Piper. He was, as I would say, the consummate professional. He could sure as hell entertain people."
Bret Hart: "Oh, Bret Hart, well I knew the family," exclaimed Okerlund. "The tie-in I have with the Hart family is my son played hockey for the U.S. Olympic team in 1988 and our gracious host in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, was Stu Hart. Bret, Owen, the entire family, they had about 13 kids, I forget how many, but Stu and Helen were just great people and all of the kids were great. Bret Hart, I don't have to say anything about this guy, he is a bona fide legend, an icon in professional wrestling."
Lou Albano: "Lou Albano was an off-the-wall character. Lou was kind of a creative guy, especially if he happened to have a couple of bottles of Smirnoff under his belt."
Okerlund is looking forward to meeting his long-time fans at the Niagara Falls Comic Con. "Niagara Falls is beautiful," said Okerlund. "I like Buffalo and the Southern Ontario area. I started doing interviews in Fort Erie. It is all familiar territory for me. It was for the WWE."
A trio of wrestlers, Kevin Nash, Scott Hall and Sean Waltman of the NWO, were scheduled to appear (but Nash and Waltman have since cancelled). Okerlund gave thought on his old WCW friends. "An NWO reunion that I am looking forward to because, hell, I was part of it," said Okerlund. "I had a beer can and a tomato thrown at my face. It was serious heat."
Grab a beer, pull up a seat and listen to the crystal clear, booming announcer voice of "Mean" Gene Okerlund. He will be happy to tell you a story about the superstars of the wrestling world.
EDITOR'S NOTE: Keep your eyes open for more articles about the life and times of Gene Okerlund.
Caleb Smith is about as far from "Mean" as you can get.


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I know, it's completely natural to look elegant or chic when walking in forests (at least I had some pavement!). Theese woods are at the edge of our town and it's not like they are deserted, cars run by often and people walk around there all the time. So this time, as a person who loves contrasts as you know, I though to be a good idea to take some photos in a different location than the city. And I love the eerie feeling I get when I look at the grey background, if there were at least a bit of snow, then it would have been like a fairyland...Or "fairyforest"? That would do too.
One more day until the year will end like a whisper and another one will come, and we grow older (and hopefully wiser) and... I'm not going to go the "depressed pathline" now, so I will stop.
How was your year? Mine was mostly relaxed with some fun moments here and there, with some hard decisions I had to make - but all for the best! There were some fun projects for this blog as well, and oh yes, this year I got a job! Woohoo!
I am not going to tell you how I would like to be in 2014, because most of the time I never stick to that plan, I forget and prefer to do other things than improve myself; but you lovely people, should not do as I do (said the wise owl..)
I suppose I will see you in the new year, so I wish you now a Happy New Year and start having fun from today on!
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If you have products that you can't move off your shelf, it is the right time to take a closer look at your product descriptions. Product descriptions are important when it comes to selling products. A more complex product requires detailed product description to convince someone to buy it. The details should address concerns, fears and any buyer barriers. And above all always provide attractive photos to complement the descriptions.
If you have don't have a description that screams 'Buy Me Now!', you might be as well be putting your customers to sleep. Or worse, driving them away – straight to your competitor's website.
It is important to recognize that different people buy products for different reasons. Therefore, aim at writing a specific copy that will appeal to them and maximize your sales. Write product descriptions that give differentiating details. Copies that help convince someone to buy the product. It needs to make you want to get the product now. It's worth noting that writing a product copy requires knowing consumer psychology. This takes a lot of thought and time but its worth the effort.
Here are a few pro tips to get you started.
Write Product Descriptions To Target Your Customers
The aim of marketing is to know and understand the customer so well the product or service fits him and sells itself.
When writing product descriptions, always have the targeted audience in mind. Carry out a thorough copy research. This will ensure you are able to come up with a target-specific description.
Qualitative Research:
Do you know who your customers are?
Knowing what customers want, how they want it and when they want – this is the winning test hypotheses. Make sure you understand what drives your customers and prospects to make a purchase. You can then reflect this in your product description. This way you are able to convince them to buy the product with ease.
While doing copy research, you need to gauge the competition. Research what claims they are making and how do they portray their product. Choosing to fit in instead of standing out is a losing strategy. Do carry out a thorough qualitative research using various data collection methods like surveys or customer trail sessions.
Consider Your Target Customer:
Take a closer look at your customers – what are the factors which contribute to rebuttals. This way you can address their purchasing objections. You need to empathize with the buyer. Thus be sure to do your research. Think in terms of who is your customer and how can your product help them?
Know the reasons why a buyer might prefer to buy your product and your competitor's. Address your ideal buyer's needs and wants. Consider the ifs and buts that may prevent buyers from getting your product.
Another thing to remember when you're thinking about your target customer is the tone. You need to make sure you are using the same words they use to describe their problems and your solution to it.
Develop Buyer Persona:
Use the information you have gathered in your research to create a buyer persona. This will help you to create your ideal customer. Then target this ideal customer when you're writing down product descriptions. Otherwise, you stand to fail to achieve any meaningful results.
Qualitative analysis will help you develop an accurate buyer persona. This, in turn, will help you write a well-aligned copy.
A buyer persona is basically an imaginary representation of buyers. This is based on real data that reflects their behaviors. This exercise will make you think like your ideal customer and will help you connect with them.
How Much Product Page Copy Do You Need To Write?
When you've done your research and created a buyer persona, the next question would be "how much description is enough?"
Write as much as product copy as necessary. The product page needs to be long enough to give the product essentials. And also short enough to make it an interesting read.
Get To The Point:
Customers skim content as they read online. They mostly read the start of sentences and the start of paragraphs than the end.
Short Words, Short Sentences, Short Paragraphs:
David Ogilvy, an advertising legend, suggested using short sentences, short words, and short paragraphs. Mark Twain also echoes the same as he advised on the use of simple and a direct style.
The Art Of The One Sentence Product Pitch:
This method strips your product descriptions into a single sentence. This is especially useful if you rely greatly on word-of-mouth method for buyer acquisition. This sentence needs to be able to deliver your product's value concisely and fast. Your message needs to be short, clear and easy to remember.
For example, Mark Zuckerberg described Facebook as a place where you can type someone's name and find out a bunch of information about them. Simple and easy to understand.
Format Like Your Reader Is In A Hurry:
Formatting is especially important. It will either draw attention to or away from the product description. Some key formatting considerations are bullet points, photos, and buttons. Others are paragraph breaks and mobile optimisation.
It's important to invest in great photos. A picture is worth a thousand words – appeal to the visual senses of your customers. Therefore, work at having great photos. Try taking photos of your product in natural bright light, with high-resolution and from several different angles.
Focus On The Solution, Not The Product
Remember that people show interest in what the product can help them achieve and not in the product itself. Therefore, in your copy focus on this to ensure it grabs buyer's attention.
- Paint A Picture:
You need to be able to appeal to your prospects' deepest desires. Help them visualize, how it will feel and look once they own your product. In short, work with all their senses – if your product is related to food, target smell, sight and write a mouth-watering description. If you're selling high-priced luxury items – sell indulgence, promote exclusive branding. Remember you are selling uniqueness and status.
Answer Questions And Doubts That May Arise:
In your product descriptions, offer answers to your customer's fears and doubts. Write in a way offering answers to each of their concerns.
Provide Sufficient Information:
Many buyers fail to make purchases simply because they didn't have enough information. A lot of times the complexity and the price of an item demand a lot of information to be conveyed. When you're selling a car, you need to give out more information as compared to when selling a bar soap. You can make use of "Read More" button to give further information.
Product Descriptions Should Help People With Comparison:
People compare different products before buying. Always work at giving comparable information about similar products. Present it in the same way. This will help users find the right product for their needs. Keep it all easy to compare.
When your product descriptions are unclear, customers do not feel confident about buying your products. This, even with the best-taken photos.
Show Benefits And Features
Features for some products like expensive skis remain an invaluable part of the description. Therefore, features are not at all bad. But you need to highlight the benefits a buyer will get by using and having your product. This can be achieved by writing descriptions on how your product improves their lives. You can include starred ratings for each product or even a comparison page for similar products.
Capture Your Customer's Heart:
Consider writing about what would be attractive to a buyer. Choose words that capture their imagination, add social proof and features you have in place often help address this.
Create A Sense Of Urgency:
Buying behavior is instinctual, its an emotional decision made in the now and not a rational decision most of the times. Scarcity and urgency tactics always play to such tendencies. You can trigger FOMO (fear of missing out) reaction by creating urgency and push customers into buying your products.
Amazon has included urgency in their product pages. The positioning of the not-so-aggressive bolded question "Want it tomorrow?" sets the mood. And the countdown timer next to the "Add to cart" button does the trick.
Stick Some Social Proof On There:
You can take customers from awareness to consideration phase by adding social proof. Shoppers are able to consider making a purchase using the social proof you offer. It gives them a sense of affirmation that their choice to buy your product is not a bad decision.
Examples of social proof are reviews and testimonials. Other forms are guarantee badges, starred ratings, case studies, publicity, and press. As buyers click on an item with no sales, the "Be the first to buy!" button often makes them leave the page. This is partially because the page lacking social proof.
Badges, seals, and certifications are efficient types of social proof you can use. For example, adding "Editor's Choice" makes your buyers appreciate that they are making a firm, correct choice.
Do recognize that the reviews made on your products are useful. They can be used to make highly compelling product descriptions.
Make the best use of the reviews offered by your buyer, both the good ones and the bad ones. Use them to straightforwardly address the buyer fears and inform them of unexpected benefits gained from your product.
Use Powerful Words:
Some words have more impact than others, in this sense, they are more powerful than others. There are words which are 100 times more effective. These will result in high conversions when used in your product descriptions. Some of the words include "You", "Free," "Guaranteed", and "New". These words create a deep emotional connection with your buyers and prospects. These words also help increase the perceived worth of your products.
A great example of using powerful words is "Free return shipping" and "Free shipping." Buyers know rationally the shipping is not actually free. And that it's covered in the quoted price of the item. On an emotional level, however, they get a feeling that they're getting some additional value in addition to the product they're buying.
Tell A Story:
People are at once attracted to a story. Their attention is yours now. Increase their emotional engagement by pitching your product as if they were reading a story. It also strongly influences their decision-making process. Stories often help your audience lower their rational barriers to persuasion techniques. It also makes people forget that they are being sold to. Instead, they focus on what it would be like to experience the story of your product.
A research carried out in Spain shows how stories put your entire brain to work. The research helped prove stories can be used to plant thoughts, ideas, and emotions into the audience brains. Scientists discovered that in telling someone a story, parts of their brain got activated similarly to yours when you experienced the story. This basically means that the listener is experiencing the same emotions as you are.
Some Great Ways To Make Use Of Stories In Your Descriptions
Past customers having used your product
Your make-believe buyer persona having used the product
How the readers would utilize your products
A grand example of a description that uses a story is Polka-Dot Love Skirt at the J. Peterman's store. The description lets the reader -a woman- picture herself wearing the dress, then going out on a date with a man.
Writing great product descriptions helps increase product sales and conversion rates. It may take you some time to nail it, but it is worth the effort. You really need to understand your targeted customers, understand what their key motives for buying your items are. Focus mainly on the experience and benefits of the product.
It can and will possibly be the only thing that comes between you and massive profits.


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When I've seen ads for machines like NordicTrac, the movements the exercisers are doing seem much like those cross country skiers do. Elliptical machines allow you to work both upper and lower body muscles at the same time. Because you move your entire body as if you are walking, running, skiing, or climbing stairs, you are also doing cardiovascular work. Most ellipticals come with settings by which you can decide what level of workout and what type of terrain you wish to do.
It's difficult to believe ellipticals have been around for a relatively short time. Precor was the first company to produce an elliptical machine for amateurs and athletes. That was in 1995, a mere twenty-one years ago. Nowadays elliptical machines are made for both fitness centers and homes by over 36 companies, including Reebok, Schwinn, Nautilus, Sole and Cybex.
The elliptical I started out with at the fitness center was made by Freemotion. The machine came brand new to the gym around the end of February. The first time I trained on it, I had my 14 year old daughter show me how to program it. I made her stand by just in case I fell off or did some other equally clumsy act. I used the elliptical for twenty sessions. Each time I lasted from one to one and a half minutes. Around the end of March, the machine had an 'Out of Order' sign on it. I guess that's how popular it became among members of the fitness center.
The last three times, I have had to use the Lifestep 9500, a step machine something like an elliptical but without the arm motion. The machine indicates that in one minutes fifteen seconds with a resistance of four, I can go up ten flights of stairs. This morning I noticed I walked up the stairs in our house with less pain in my knees than I usually feel. Related? I don't know.
I may never achieve the balance I need to stay on my feet on skis, but with the elliptical machines at the fitness center, I can at least get the same kind of workout minus the scenery. I will also do so with a minimum of wear and tear to my already arthritic ankle (arthritic from a serious break requiring surgery, pins, screws, and plates) and knees which scream "Ow!" whenever I walk upstairs.
'E' is for elliptical. Until next time, think healthy, think fit.
This URL shows the Freemotion elliptical machine I started with:
This URL shows the Lifestep I am using now (I wish I looked like the model in the picture):
If you are thinking about buying an elliptical trainer for your home and want to see reviews:


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If you're over 35, chances are you have already begun noticing changes in your performance. All guys hate to admit it, but unfortunately the inevitable occurs in all men, your hormonal levels begin to decline and your entire hormonal system begins to shift in unfavorable directions. These hormonal imbalances are symptomatic of a condition in middle aged men called Andropause and are responsible for many undesirable effects.
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When considering TRT the concern has to do with potentially harmful side effects. Unfortunately the potentially dangerous side effects are numerous for example: increased risk of heart attack in certain cases the risk increases 3 fold within just 12 weeks of use, there is also an increased risk of prostate cancer and also the formation of blood clots in the legs, painful breast can manifest, sleep apnea can manifest and there can be a dramatic reduction in sperm count. These are a few potentially dangerous side effects unfortunately there are more.
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Successful knowledge session on internet standards at SIDN
Published on: Friday 13 May 2016
On 12 May, we teamed up with Govroam and the Standardisation Forum to organise a knowledge knowledge session on the importance of open internet standards, specifically for municipalities. An interesting presentation was made, explaining the benefits of Govroam for municipalities, and information was shared about internet security standards, with the focus on DNSSEC, DKIM, DMARC and SPF.
Use or explain
The standards referred to above have been on the Standardisation Forum's use-or-explain list for some years. The list is intended to promote use of the relevant standards by government bodies (and hopefully more generally). Although progress is being made at the national government level, there is insufficient awareness, particularly within lower tiers of government (municipalities), of the importance of new, open standards and the requirement to adopt them.
Between the presentations, knowledge session participants had the opportunity to talk and exchange experiences. It was striking that almost everyone had been confronted by problems such as phishing mail purporting to come from them. A number of municipalities had therefore started looking into the use of SPF, DKIM and DMARC to enhance security. Additional knowledge and arguments in favour of the standards added momentum to that development.
Explain (to the press)
One recurring theme was how effective the use-or-explain list was as a means of enforcing adoption and what sanctions the government could impose if the standards weren't adopted. Although enforcement regulations are increasingly commonplace in this field, adoption remains largely dependent on persuasion, the Standardisation Forum's representative said. Or, as one participant correctly pointed out, 'if something goes wrong and you have been dragging your heels on the adoption of security standards, you will at least have some explaining to do to the media.'
With a good number of participants from a variety of backgrounds, and plenty of interaction, the event can certainly be regarded as a success.
Would you like to know whether your internet connection, website and e-mail comply with modern internet standards? Test your set-up on https://internet.nl/ and make sure that you're up to date!


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Successful Leader Fortunes: 2
A blog series tied a leadership YouTube video by AB2 Consulting Services, LLC. Imagine fortune cookies cracked open, the fortune is read, along with the statement "as a leader." Then discuss. Consider trying it with your own leader team.
Fortune: you will enjoy peace and harmony in life, as a leader.
Do you honestly enjoy your job? Or, do you create coping mechanisms that provide false enjoyment? For whatever reason, our career is a difficult thing to change. And, we often look down upon the "job changers" in our organizations .
What is it you want? Satisfaction and connection, or the illusion of it?
- Successful Leader Fortunes: 1
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October 5, 2017
Las Vegas
Matt Bush
Have you ever thought about all of the different ways that we handle tragedies? Things like Las Vegas, the night club shooting in Orlando, 9/11, Columbine, Katrina, etc. Many of us cling closer to our friends and family and realize what a blessing they are. Some of us get scared or angry and are not […]


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Morr Music has got to be hands down my favorite label at the moment. Every release has at least one track that gets added to my "most listened to" list. One particular album I am really looking forward to is the self titled album due out January, 2005 by Electric Presidents. I can already see posts in music blogs all over the internet titled "Electric Presidents, The Next Postal Service". And by the sounds of what I have heard, that could be exactly what Electric President will be. I am really liking what I have heard so far, very excited to hear the whole album. If anyone knows how to get a hold of this ASAP let me know.
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Archeologists Discover The Ancient Bones Of Biblical Giants-Fiction!
Archeologists Discover The Ancient Bones Of Biblical Giants-Fiction!Summary of eRumor:
This is a forwarded email with photos that shows the bones of giants being examined by archeologists. The email says that these are the ancient bones of giants that were mentioned in the Old Testament.The Truth: The photos are computer manipulated contest entries by a digital artist called IronKite. The pictures were taken from a web site that hosts photo contest submissions called Worth1000, according to a December 14, 2007 National Geographic article. Click for article.
The article said IronKite's photos came in third place in the 2002 "Archaeological Anomalies 2" competition.
updated 03/12/10
A real example of the eRumor as it has appeared on the Internet:
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This is my first time seeing this even hearing about it. A long time friend of mine sent it today. The best I can tell is that it is the area of the Greek Hellenistic influence around the time when Alexander The Great died in 323 BC. When David slew Goliath of Gath, he was reported to be a Philistine. The Bible isn't detailed except to say Goliath had 4 kinsmen and maybe these are some of his kinsmen or countrymen as mentioned, rather than just a big Philistines.
giants from the days of the bible…
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I thought this was really cool, how scientist keep finding proof of biblical stories!
Remember the old testament story of how the Israelites were afraid because of the GIANTS in the land of Canaan .
Numbers 13:33 There we saw the GIANTS (the descendants of Anak came from the GIANTS); and we were like grasshoppers in our own sight, and so we were in their sight."


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First we got a chance to taste Starbuck's coffee. I always excited to taste a new coffee. I already like it from the smell of the coffee itself.
Starbuck's Guatemala Casi Cielo
The coffees that make up Guatemala Casi Cielo are from the Antigua region of Guatemala and were selected as some the best region has to offer. Guatemla Casi Cielo is a medium roast coffee with a floral aroma, lemon acidity, a rich flavor and smooth body, finishing with hints of dark cocoa.
When I sip it and paired it with chocolate in my mouth, I really didn't feel like drink a coffee because of the lightness of the coffee.
Starbucks VIA Ready brew Pike Roast
Pike Place Roast is a very distinctive combination of coffees, roasted to be exceptionally smooth and approachable, bringing to life cocoa and toasted nut flavors in the coffee. Totally different with instant coffee that we know, Starbucks VIA Ready Brew still contain a real genuine coffee seed that already through the grinding process to keep the taste and aroma from the coffee.
It is available for customers to take home everyday beginning 7th January until 3 March 2014.
Continuing their previous Asian Dolce products, Iced Asian Dolce and Asian Dolce Latte, now Starbucks also launch anothe Asian Dolce variant which is Asian Dolce Frappuccino.
The delectable and indulgence beverage is a blend of dark roasted coffee, signature espresso, rich sweetness of Dolce sauce, blended together and classically topped with whipped cream.
If compare with their previous Asian Dolce variant, I prefer the previous one. Specially the Asian Dolce Latte. This Asian Dolce Frappuccino is too sweet to my palate. And the whipped cream add more sweetness in it.
POTATO SALAD with FRUITY KRAFTKORN
Sandwich made from Kraftkorn mix and folded with raisins, apricots and walnuts. Layered with potato salad. it's a combination of sweet and savory.
Potato salad topped with mayonnaise topped at the fruity kraftkorn bread. The fruity bread can make a perfect balance for the potato and mayonnaise, so you can still feel it light. Better served cold. It more bring out all the flavor.
SMOKED CHICKEN and MUSHROOM CROISSANT
Baked buttery croissant dough, filled with smoked chicken, mushroom and topped with bechamel sauce and cheese.
If you can see the layer of the croissant below, you can see the crunchy texture from the outside croissant. But it still moist inside. Better served hot to make the becahmel sauce and the cheese more tasty.
RHUBARB and APPLE CRUMBLE PIE
Sweet buttery dough filled with tangy rhubarb combine with fresh apple and topped with almond crumble.
This pie is all have half taste. Means all ingredients that in it is not too pop-out. I didn't feel the tangy from the rhubarb, can't feel the apple and also can't feel the almond. This pie could be a perfect pairing with Starbucks americano.
To celebrate Chinese New Year and Valentine's Day, Starbucks wil launch their new Starbucks Card. And you can get these card start from 7th January. So go grab it fast y'll
Thanks a billion Starbucks for a very special privileged.


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Rome is a city of unique character and charm, and well worth an extended visit. Historic sites, stretching from Etruscan pre-history to the 21st century, are set among the ageless laneways and piazze of the old city. Our two-week tour begins with ancient Rome, source of the city's pride and traditions. We then explore the pivotal medieval, Renaissance and baroque periods, brimming with fine art and architecture by masters such as Raphael, Michelangelo and Caravaggio, before turning our attention to impressive 20th and 21st-century sites. Accommodation is in the perfectly located four-star Hotel Ponte Sisto.
Days 1–3: Explore ancient Rome, from the Etruscans to the age of Constantine with walking tours and visits to museums.
Days 4–5: Discover the gems of the Renaissance and baroque city, from Bramante's Tempietto and Raphael's frescoes in the Villa Farnesina, to the playful architecture of Bernini and Borromini.
Days 6–8: Enjoy a day trip to Tivoli, visits to special exhibitions, and a full day examining the works of Caravaggio in the city and at the Galleria Borghese.
Days 9–11: Get to know modern Rome. Visit the Forum and the Vatican Museums, and a private visit of the Niccoline Chapel.
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Included meals are shown with the symbols B, L and D.
The tour begins this afternoon when we meet in the Hotel Ponte Sisto. Please consult your individual travel documents for arrival at the hotel. After meeting Robert Veel, we undertake a walking tour of the neighbourhood surrounding the hotel. Tonight there is dinner in a friendly local restaurant near our hotel. (D)
Rome's early history is a fascinating combination of myth, legend and history. This morning, after a talk in the hotel, we visit the National Etruscan Museum. The collection is housed in a Renaissance villa built by Pope Julius III and contains some of the most significant discoveries of Etruscan art, including the life size Apollo of Veii, the Sarcophagus of the Spouses and one of the earliest inscriptions in Latin. After a break for lunch in Monti – a thriving neighbourhood of boutiques and small restaurants in the historic Suburra district – we continue exploring Rome's deep past at Palazzo Valentini. Beneath this baroque palace are the well-preserved remains of a Roman house, dating from the 1st century, which were discovered when the area was being rejuvenated in the early 20th century. After our visit, we continue our exploration of the layers of the ancient city with a walking tour of the Ghetto and Capitoline, which takes us from the legendary location where Romulus and Remus met the she-wolf to the great building projects of the Republic and early Empire. (B)
The transformation of Rome in the Middle Ages is most clearly felt in the changes to its art and architecture. While the spread of Christianity did bring new ideas to art and architecture it was, however, also a source for preservation and continuity. Today, after a talk in the hotel, we visit Sant' Agnese fuori le mura, a complex comprising the ruins of a gigantic basilica from the period of Constantine, Christian catacombs from the 2nd-5th centuries, a 9th-century church with beautiful Byzantine-inspired mosaics, and Santa Costanza, a fourth-century mausoleum-church for one of Constantine's daughters, with fine 4th-century mosaics. Returning to the city centre, we break for lunch, and then visit San Clemente, an 11th-century church, beneath which is a 5th-century church, a Roman house and a mithraeum, a place of worship for the arcane eastern cult of Mithras in Roman times. We conclude our exploration of medieval Rome at Santi Quattro Coronati. This little-visited church was originally a fortified abbey on the edge of the Caelian hill, and contains Carolingian-inspired architecture, 12th-century frescoes, and Rome's oldest cloister. In the evening, we enjoy an Easter musical performance at the church of St Paul within the Walls. (B)
The Renaissance came to Rome on the back of artists and architects from around Italy seeking glory through the restoration of Europe's most famous city. We begin our day on the Janiculum Hill, visiting Bramante's delightful 'Tempietto' of 1502, which marks the place where, according to legend, St Peter was martyred. The tempietto was sponsored by Ferdinand and Isabella of Spain. Nearby is the vast 'fontanone' of Paul V, flowing with water from a restored Roman aqueduct. We visit the Villa Farnesina, the magnificent riverside villa of Renaissance banker Agostino Chigi, where Raphael, Pope Leo X and other notables enjoyed life out of public view. Crossing the Tiber we visit Campo dei Fiori and view the fine Renaissance edifices of the Palazzo Spada, the Palazzo Farnese and the Cancelleria, and visit San Luigi de Francesi, to see Caravaggio's dynamic works in the Contarelli Chapel. In the mid-afternoon we have a private visit of the Palazzo Colonna, where one of Rome's oldest and most distinguished families have lived since the 1600s. Evening at leisure. (B)
More than any other period, the baroque architecture of the 17th century left its mark on the city of Rome. After a talk in the hotel, we explore a range of sites this morning, from Bernini's St Terese of Avila, to the highly innovative churches on the Quirinal Hill built by Bernini and his rival Borromini, and the Trevi Fountain. After a break for lunch, we visit the Galleria Doria-Pamphilj, where one of Italy's great families display their art collection ― with works by Titian, Caravaggio, Bernini, Velazquez and Raphael ― as it would have been seen in the 17th century. In the later afternoon, we turn to one of the great sources of inspiration for High Renaissance and Baroque artists: the Domus Aurea. Since its discovery in the late 15th century, the underground remains of Nero's palace have been a pilgrimage for artists, looking to understand the style of the Roman emperors for their own works on the walls of the nobility. Return to the hotel; evening at leisure. (B)
This morning we walk to the Capitoline Museums, located on the hill of the same name. This was the world's first public museum, designed to show off the Pope's celebrated collection of ancient Roman art and history. Housed in fine renaissance buildings, these museums contain some of the most famous pieces of Roman sculpture, such as the Capitoline Wolf, the equestrian statue of Marcus Aurelius and the Capitoline Venus. The museum is located above the site of the ancient temple of Jupiter Optimus Maximus which sat above the forum, and recent renovations have made the foundations of the temple visible. This afternoon has been set aside to visit an exhibition at one of Rome's leading galleries, such as the Quirinale Stables, the Victor Emmanuel Monument or Bramante's Cloister. If you would prefer to attend an Easter mass today or tomorrow, your tour leader will be happy to help with your arrangements. (B)
Easter Monday ― Pasquetta in Italian – is one of the country's most important public holidays and is usually celebrated by feasting, strolling and enjoying the country life. Today we make our way to Tivoli to visit the 16th-century gardens of the Villa D'Este. Thwarted papal candidate Ippolito D'Este retired in style, commissioning Rome's greatest antiquarian to create a pagan fantasy world of grottoes, fountains and gardens. For centuries these were the most famous gardens in Europe and they influenced rulers from Paris to St Petersburg. We then stop for lunch at Ristorante Sibilla, overlooking a famous ancient sanctuary and temple of the Tibertine Sybil. After lunch, we visit Hadrian's Villa, created in the 2nd century CE. The villa reflects the emperor's love of luxury, his extensive travel and his refined taste, and today its ruins are among the most romantic, set among olive groves with views across the valley. Return to Rome in the late afternoon; evening at leisure (B, L)
This morning we have a private guided visit to the Villa Albani-Torlonia, one of Rome's most exclusive villas with an exceptional private collection of antiquities, which the family have been building since the 1600s. We then head to the Galleria Borghese, set in the Villa Borghese Gardens, today Rome's principal public park. Here Cardinal Scipione Borghese and later generations of his family amassed a fine collection of ancient sculpture, which sits side by side with some of Bernini's earliest sculptural masterpieces, such as his Apollo and Daphne, and five masterpieces by Caravaggio. We return to the hotel, stopping to visit Santa Maria del Popolo, to view Caravaggio's masterpieces in situ. evening at leisure. (B)
By the 18th century, Rome had become a major destination for the artists and writers of northern Europe, who sought firsthand knowledge of the ancient world and the relaxed Mediterranean lifestyle that came with it. Today we explore the centre of Rome's literary and artistic culture at the Spanish Steps. Our tour includes visits to the house museums of Goethe, Keats and Shelley, and Giorgio de Chirico, each of whose works helped shape how we understand the city today. In the afternoon, we visit the Galleria Nazionale di Arte Moderna. Little visited by tourists, this excellent museum contains masterpieces of 19th and 20th-century Italian and European art. After a break in the afternoon, we have a wine tasting and private visit at Palazzo Patrizi. (B)
"Go thou to Rome, — at once the Paradise
The grave, the city, and the wilderness".
― Percy Bysshe Shelley, Adonais, 49.
Few places live up to the writings of romantic poets as Rome does, with the beauty of its ruined past and the greatness of its seemingly never-ending reinventions. This morning we visit the Palatine Hill to wander among the ruins of the imperial palace, and the history of settlement that extends back to the legendary foundations of the Eternal City, and for a guided stroll through the Roman Forum. In the afternoon, we visit the Vatican Museums, where our visit includes areas closed to the public, including the beautiful Niccoline Chapel, whose frescoes by Fra Angelico are the first Renaissance artworks in Rome. In the evening, we enjoy a farewell dinner at Antica Pesa, a fine historic restaurant in Trastevere. (B, D)
The tour ends this morning after breakfast in the hotel. Transfers to Rome's airports and railway stations are available for those who have booked their international flights with Academy Travel. Please consult your individual travel documents for details of your continued journey. (B)
Holds a Bachelor of Arts and Masters of Education. He is a director of Academy Travel and leads tours to Europe, Scandinavia, the US & Australia.
Robert Veel is a cultural historian with over 20 years' experience leading tours to Italy, the USA, Scandinavia and Turkey. He has a strong personal interest in the visual arts, architecture and music, and is a founding director of Academy Travel.
Robert holds a BA, Dip. Ed and M.Ed, all from the University of Sydney. He worked as a lecturer at the University of Sydney before a long stint at the University's Centre for Continuing Education, lecturing in Italian history and culture and working as Assistant Director. Robert continues to teach occasionally in Continuing Education courses.
Robert's historical and artistic knowledge stretches from the Middle Ages through the early 20th century. In Italy he has led many tours focusing on the Medieval and Renaissance periods. In the United States he likes to focus on the founding of the Republic and the Gilded Age of the early 20th century. In Scandinavia he is particularly interested in national identity and its role in Scandinavian literature, design and architecture. Robert speaks fluent Italian.
Robert led his first tour to Italy in 1990 and has not looked back! He has led more than 50 tours and designed many of Academy Travel's most popular tours, including Sicily, New York, Rome and Venice residential tours, and our Scandinavia tours. More recently Robert led the first offering of Academy Travel's tours to Tasmania and New Zealand.
We asked Robert, what do you enjoy most about leading tours?
"I really enjoy travelling with like-minded, interested travellers who are up for a bit of an intellectual adventure. It's often the unexpected things that create the 'shared joy' of group travel", says Robert "a wonderful, but little-known painting, a great performance or a fabulous meal. These are the things we travel for."
"Over the years travellers have commented on my seemingly boundless enthusiasm. It's true that I am curious about most things – people, places, history and artistic expression. There's a kind of alchemy when this enthusiasm rubs off on others – hopefully with a bit of useful information as well!"
The Hotel Ponte Sisto is located in a renovated historical palazzo in a quiet part of central Rome. Within a few hundred metres are a range of attractions, and Campo dei Fiori, around which many boutiques and fine restaurants can be found. It is in easy, gentle walking distance to the Trastevere district, with its many restaurants and shops, and the Ghetto, a quiet inner city neighbourhood with a relaxed feel and good local restaurants. The recently refurbished rooms of the Hotel Ponte Sisto are well-equipped and relatively spacious. The hotel has an internal courtyard garden, a rooftop terrace and good public areas.
The hotel's website is www.hotelpontesisto.it
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Half Moon Bay
Half Moon Bay
Few relationships survive the loss of a child. Jane O'Malley knows that all too well. After her teenage daughter, Angela, died in a car accident, her marriage --- along with the rest of her life --- imploded. Now, a year following the tragedy, her wounds are still raw, and she is haunted by guilt. In her fourth novel, a spare, tightly written work of psychological suspense, Alice LaPlante dives deep into the mind of this emotionally shattered woman, exposing the tricks that grief and loss can play on the mind.
Jane is, in her words, a "Bad mother. Doctoral program dropout. Failed wife. Stalker and harasser. Destroyer of property." She has retreated from Berkeley, the site of her most recent personal disasters, to the quaint coastal community of Half Moon Bay. There, she tries to fashion a life of quiet anonymity, working in a nursery and holding herself at arm's length from those around her. She is the kind of person who is friendly, but has no close friends.
"It's the promise of a juicy murder mystery that will draw readers into this world... But it's LaPlante's emotionally resonant portrait of a broken woman struggling to find meaning in her radically altered life that will keep them turning the pages."
Jane's fragile equilibrium is disrupted when a five-year-old girl vanishes from the beach near Half Moon Bay. "This will end in tears," she thinks, with the bleakness of someone who has experienced a similar loss. It does. After the first child is discovered dead, several more go missing in quick succession, and the town residents --- and police --- cast around for someone to blame. Suspicion lands on Jane. The facts of her daughter's death, and her own unbalanced behavior after the event, are gradually revealed. Is it possible that Jane is not a fellow traveler in grief but the orchestrator of it?
The only thing that gives Jane relief from the tragedy enveloping Half Moon Bay, and from the intrusive memories of Angela, is her growing infatuation with Edward and Alma, a pair of wealthy recent transplants who have set up shop to protest the construction of a seaside resort. At first, her relationship with the couple offers a respite from the darkness, but as she becomes addicted to their love and approval, it morphs into something more sinister. Edward, handsome with "a face that would heal wounds…a dark archangel," and Alma, a "flesh-and-blood beauty," are captivating but dangerous, slowly pulling Jane into their orbit.
LaPlante's book is an engrossing character study disguised as a mystery. The details of the abductions and murders are sketchy, with just enough information provided to make them appropriately unsettling. (The killer positions the victims with almost loving care, and paints their doll-like faces with makeup after death.) Far more time is spent exploring Jane's internal world, and LaPlante deftly deploys small details that reveal her protagonist's state of mind. Much of Jane's energy is expended on deliberate, if not always effective, attempts to stave off chaos and disorder. She uses an Excel spreadsheet to track her "madnesses" on a scale of 1 to 10. Her tiny cottage home is fitted up like a ship's cabin, though she must work hard to keep her stuff from getting "out of hand."
The novel is also a close look at the terrors of motherhood. For many of the women of HALF MOON BAY, being a parent isn't a source of joy but of sorrow, and watching your children grow up is "a series of little deaths." The love for a child is draining, leaving one character to describe herself as "tainted by love…exhausted by the constant loss that was motherhood."
HALF MOON BAY's coastal California setting is deployed to great effect. Jane's nighttime walks on wild beaches and descriptions of maverick waves "seventy, eighty feet in height" suggest her own precarious position on the edge of reason. "This ocean a gray plate of water reaching out to infinity. Flat. This is what despair looks like," Jane observes. The town is geographically close to San Francisco but a world apart, separated by crumbling cliffs, snaking mountain roads and hazardous fog.
It's the promise of a juicy murder mystery that will draw readers into this world, just as it attracts the reporters and true crime bloggers who descend after the first disappearance, eager to embrace "dead child as clickbait." But it's LaPlante's emotionally resonant portrait of a broken woman struggling to find meaning in her radically altered life that will keep them turning the pages.
Reviewed by Megan Elliott on July 13, 2018
Half Moon Bay
- Publication Date: July 10, 2018
- Genres: Fiction, Psychological Suspense, Psychological Thriller, Suspense, Thriller
- Hardcover: 272 pages
- Publisher: Scribner


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Discussion in 'The Mainboard' started by Tiffin, Mar 22, 2016.
2nd post
Will need a lock on the other thread.
A+ first post Tiffin
Soon to be Champs XVII
I see you Tiffin
Here for the Minkah Sixpatrick for Heisman talk.
That Drake TD is one of my favorite plays of all-time. Fuck that game was such a roller coaster. I've never been so nervous watching a game. Both teams just throwing haymakers until Drake landed what felt like the KO punch. Of course Watson led them straight back down the field to score, though. My asshole was so puckered on that next drive until Howard hit the corner and ghosted. I could finally breath after that play.
Good call, other thread was moving slow as hell
The road to 17 starts here
RTR. After hearing Saban's presser I feel a little bit better about our running game. Also good to see Foster doing everything.
Luckily we wont even need a running game with the BB8 air raid.
All up in here
9/3 Opener vs USC in Dallas - W
9/10 Western Kentucky - W
9/17 @ Ole Miss - W
9/24 Kent St - W
10/1 Kentucky - W
10/8 @ Arkansas - W
10/15 @ Tennessee - L
11/12 Mississippi State - W
11/19 Chattanooga - W
11/26 Auburn - W
12/3 We'll win the rematch vs UT in Atlanta.
i want to like that post, but i can't support anything that comes off as even a little positive for UT. fuck those cocksuckers.
we aint losing shit
Essentially this
No way we lose to UT. Now Ole Miss...
If we lose to Ole Miss again, I'm driving to Oxford and shanking Freeze.
Fuck that shit. We are pushing the TSIO steak to double digits
I'm riding shot gun on that trip.
Now I'm gonna watch this after dinner.
We the champs
friendly psa
Time for some business.
Evan Daniels@EvanDaniels
Butler forward Jackson Davis has requested a release to potentially transfer, per a source. Would have two years of eligibility remaining.
Cecil Hurt @CecilHurt 1h1 hour ago
Cecil Hurt Retweeted Evan Daniels
Came down to Butler and Alabama 2 years ago. Numbers at Butler have been modest.
Christian CV Vital @I_AMCV 1h1 hour ago
Appreciate coach Johnson for coming up from Alabama!
HoopSeen Alabama @HoopSeenAL 31m31 minutes ago
Two Alabama assistants dropped by Auburn (AL) today to see 2017 PF Garrison Brooks (@laflare_10)
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Don't see us taking Davis. He's done absolutely nothing at Butler. Don't see how he'd add anything here.
You say that like bama has a tougher situation for him to break through. It's likely he's struggling for pt at Butler that he wouldn't be at Bama.
To be fair, I said this same shit about UGA last year fucking
I'm sure we'll lose to Ole Miss again. Maybe LSU instead, but not unless they learn how to QB.
The Locker Room building got torn down a couple weeks ago and construction has now started on the CVS. Tuscaloosa nowadays sucks.
There, now this thread feels more like home.
Swen >>
JD's >>
What the fuck is wrong with you
Got a hankering for some Hooligan's right now
The tide is looking like shit vs uab at regions field. Down 2-0 with 1 out in the bottom of the 2nd.


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Jam Session pieces are maximum 20 minutes in length if there are a lot of musicians that want to play.

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Now I tell you a bit about my fascinating, magical and enriching time in the middle of the Amazon rainforest. Words cannot describe, what I experienced there. But I´ll try to give you at least a little glimpse, about the things and feelings I experienced
Posts in category Central and South America
Try the delicious Colombian draft beer of Bogotá Beer Company
If you are traveling in Colombia, you must try the delicious Colombian draft beer of Bogotá Beer Company (BBC).
Visit Parque Nacional del Agua close to Melgar, Colombia
This beautiful nature walk in Parque Nacional del Agua, including two waterfalls, is a must-go, if you are in or close to Melgar, Colombia.
Salento and Valle del Cocora – Traditional village, coffee farms and the highest palm trees in the world
Have you ever been to a cosy sweet little village in colonial style, where inhabitants painted their entire houses, windows, doors, balconies and shutters in every color that you can imagine, next to a valley that looks like in a storybook – lush green grass, grazing cows, little fincas, and additionally the highest palm trees in the world? No?
Tayrona National Park – Only for Nature Freaks!
For those of you, who love to go for trekking in beautiful jungle sceneries, surrounded by a gorgeous flora and fauna, and in the same time have the possibility of visiting caribbean dream beaches, the TAYRONA National Park is a great option!
Cartagena de Indias – Lost paradise?
In March 2016 I was traveling to Cartagena de Indias in Colombia, and I was both, amazed and shocked.
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Walking etc.
Daily walks, 23 days out of 31. I never got to walking every single day this year but I reckon I managed to go for a walk 70-80% of the year. That's a guess because I can't be bothered to trawl through my data, but even if it's less, it's still definitely more than the 0 walks I started from so I'm pretty pleased with myself and it's a habit I intend to continue and improve on. Best walk this month? Christmas day walk with little Penny, holding her little paws and swooshing her in the air.
"So cold and clear was this particular evening, however, that even the smoke from the Rumbury chimneys had dwindled to a slaty wisp against the sky's duck egg green; so little wind was there that in the derelict corners of factory lots where goldenrod and willowherb cloaked piles of rubble, the withered leaves and feathery seeds drifted straight and unswerving to the ground."
I read Joan Aiken hungrily as a child and adored her collections of fairytales. I snap them up whenever I find them, trying to catch and hold the half remembered magical stories that wisp about in my brain.
This is a tough but important read. I couldn't read this in public because it was too distressing. I burst into real tears on the bus so had to read it at home after that, in small sections. It is a collection of true stories of Japanese soldiers during WW2, told in a clear and balanced way. It's so important to not forget evil that has been done, but also to understand how it came to happen and to learn individual stories.
This book is a beautiful work of art that explores and exposes gender violence and sexual abuse. It's raw and full of feeling and respect. I recommend it highly.
"The best talking was at night, whispering, huddled under the covers with Ellen. Things were said then impossible to say in the cold light of day, things either too intimate or too silly for open speech."
I loved the writing and was quickly drawn in to this story of the life of Elizabeth Barrett Browning's maid but it was a hard life and I found it very miserable. Fascinating but tragic. To be poor and female was to lack the power to live your own life, which depressingly is still true for many women today. Actually, female or not, poverty can be massively restricting.
On the internet:
Ballet Stories
Ballet Stories
and highlights of life throughout December
Saw Emmy the Great perform an AMAZING show. She was fantastic and had the whole audience sing Anthem by Leonard Cohen with her. Magical.
Dinner, dancing and secret santa with old friends back in Wiltshire.
Won a Perkins & Morley collective nouns calendar which was extremely exciting because winning and because I love their collective nouns designs (I'm collecting them on cups) and I needed a calendar anyway!
At long last, a girly night with both my best beasts (one has been unable to see us for ages because life). We ate Caribbean food and watched Ever After and the Wedding Singer and it was old times.
Our second band practice happened and plans made to practice together every other week.
Arriving at my sister's, laden with gifts then heading out together to see Rogue One.
Two excellent friends got married on Christmas Eve Eve and it was beautiful and I wore my dad's blue velvet suit and they played All I Want For Christmas is You, twice, and I was thrilled because I love that song.
Penny calls me and Stu, Debbie and Doo. I love her! (She calls everyone Debbie but she definitely knows Stu now - a step up from the morning after we arrived and she pointed at Stu, screamed and started wailing. Possibly it was his scary beard!)
Christmas with my family, Boxing Day with Stu's family.
Goodbye 2016. I'm mentally very much feeling the fresh page of the new year and looking forward to it.
Happy new year!


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Members of the Central Ruet e Hilal Committee will hold a meeting today for Muharram moon sighting which will mark the advent of the new Hijri Islamic year 1440.
Chairman Mufti Muneeb ur Rehman will preside over the meeting of the Muharram moon sighting body at Pakistan Meteorological Department's office in Karachi.
Earlier, the Met Office had predicted that Muharram-ul-Haram will begin on September 12, which meant Ashura, which marks the martyrdom of Hazrat Imam Hussain (R.A), will fall on September 21.
According to Director PMD Climate Data Processing Centre, Abdul Rashid, the new moon of Muharram 1440 AH will born on crossing conjunction point at 23:02 PST on September 9, 2018.
He further commented,
"According to astronomical parameters, there is a slight chance of the sighting of the moon of Muharram on the evening of Monday, September 10, 2018, i.e. on 29th of Zilhajj 1439 AH."
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Coffee & Speaker series mornings are held on the first and third Thursday of every month from 10 a.m. to noon at the Khalidiya Palace Hotel.
On Thursday, February 15, we will welcome Hanadi Al Hashmi, an Emirati Mountaineer from AbuDhabi who admits she lives and breathes mountains. As the first Emirati woman to have reached the top of North America's highest mountain, as well as four of the "seven summits of the world" she will share her experiences and inspiration with us, always aspiring to inspire other women into the outdoors!