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Chapter 59: Toward Those Isles of Yours [72]
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The eldritch light of the basement threshold cast Catherine's features in the palest silver. "I'll be fine," she said in response to Vincent's unvoiced words. Her hands toyed with the leather fringes on his cloak, smoothed a non-existent wrinkle on a fraying patch. Wanting to stay, needing to go, Vincent translated, the language of her gestures, the voice of her eyes [73], one he never tired of learning.
"I know," he replied. "I wish I could wait on the balcony to be sure, though."
She smiled, though there was something a little pained about it. "I do, too. But I don't know if Greg has checked the apartment already and with the snow we've been having, an extra set of footprints on the balcony would be suspicious."
He nodded. "I will wait here, then, for your message that everything is all right."
Catherine shook her head. "Don't wait, love. There's every chance Greg or Joe will decide to plant themselves outside my door and I don't want you waiting up all night if I can't return Below."
"Very well," he said reluctantly.
"I'll send a message after my hearing---"
"You won't be able to, not through Benny; he sent word he's down with the flu," Vincent said.
She tugged lightly on his sweater collar. "Then I'll be back home tomorrow night when Laura brings Jerry below." Her hands tightened on his. "Go home. Get some rest."
"I will," Vincent promised, and bent his head to kiss her goodbye.
Catherine had been in her apartment about fifteen minutes before Joe arrived. She'd been staring at the vacant pantry, wondering if she could get take-out this late, when the doorbell rang. She unlatched the locks and the deadbolt to find Joe on her front step, his arms full of brown paper bags. "Hi Radcliffe, I bought you some groceries. Thought you might need some. It's not a lot but it'll get you through."
She took the bags from his arms and placed them on the table. "Oh, Joe. Thank you. You didn't have to do that."
Joe brushed the snow off his coat and pulled his gloves off. "No problem, Radcliffe. With everything that's gone on in the last month, I figured groceries weren't your top priority." He studied her. "You and Rita really worried me. You all right?"
She nodded and took his coat from him, hanging it on the coat rack, and began putting the groceries away. "Yeah. Anything I need to know? Have there been any new developments in the Avery case?"
"Got a motion for recusal the other day," Joe said, "but I had one of the law clerks write and file the response. Also Graham Sparks is trying to quash a few of our subpoenas---"
"Whatever for?" Catherine asked as she put the coffee onto brew. It was decaf, in deference to the late hour, but at least it would be warm.
"Sparks claims the bank records are for Avery's wife's corporations, which are not something Avery has any interest or control in."
She raised her eyebrows. "Is he also selling a nice piece of oceanfront property in Arizona?"
Joe chuckled. "I wondered the same thing, Cathy."
"David Smith's analysis was pretty clear: Max Avery was in sole control of the corporations. We never even saw his wife's name on any of the documents or bank accounts; therefore, the bank records aren't hers," she replied, shaking her head. "It's completely ridiculous."
"Yeah, well, let's hope the judge sees it that way," Joe said. "Our motion has been filed there too."
She sat down on the couch and handed him a cup of coffee. "Is the motion to quash going to be heard tomorrow?"
"Yeah, along with the recusal motion and the issue of Avery's competency." Joe grinned. "Should be a fun time in court."
The doorbell rang again. "That'll be Greg," Joe said.
Catherine nodded and rose to answer the door.
Monday morning came bright and too early, Catherine thought, squinting against the brightness of a winter dawn. Her bed seemed cold and lonely without Vincent's presence and she turned from it, padding her way into the kitchen. She made a light breakfast---too much food before court always made her nauseous---and went through her notes. Joe had brought copies of the various motions and their responses and she skimmed those, making some quick notations, refreshing her memory. There was little chance, she thought, that the judge would decide Avery was incompetent, but the motion to quash was a real concern. If they lost the ability to use the bank records in court, a good chunk of their case---the parts of it which were independent of the testimony of Elliot Burch and Herman Mueller—would be gutted.
By the time Catherine finished her toast, she was feeling on firm footing once again. She reached through the threads of her connection with Vincent in a way which was becoming second nature, sending him reassurance that she was fine, that she loved him. A warm answering current returned and she almost felt his presence near…so near to her. She smiled. In a very real way, he would be, as he always was.
The clock on her wall glared at her, reminding her it was time to get ready for work. Catherine entertained herself with visions of throwing the thing over her balcony, but contented herself with ignoring it as she walked into the bathroom.
Vincent looked up from the papers he was grading to see Mouse amble through the open door. "Okay if I come in?" Mouse asked.
"Of course," Vincent said. "How are you doing?"
"Fine. New gizmo planned. Tell Father later."
Vincent raised one eyebrow. "Perhaps we should think of Father's blood pressure," he said gently. "What are you planning?"
"We finished the canning, right?"
"For now, yes."
"Need a bigger pressure cooker."
Vincent repressed a sigh. The thought of Mouse, a pressure cooker, bits of twisted machinery, exploding food and glass jars all over the inside of the canning room was not a happy one. "Have you talked to William?"
Mouse shook his head. "No. Surprise for him too."
"Why don't we talk to William and find out what he needs first?" Vincent asked. "Then we can work on a design and go from there."
Mouse's eyes brightened. "You'd help?"
"I will," Vincent agreed. "But promise me you won't start working on it until we have a chance to talk to William."
"Okay, good," Mouse said with a grin. "Okay, fine."
The first thing Catherine saw as she entered her office that morning was Rita, rushing up to hug her. "Gosh, Cathy, it's so good to see you. You all right?"
Catherine nodded. Out of the corner of her eye, she noticed her bodyguard---a member of Joe's protective detail---station himself unobtrusively near her desk. Much as she'd predicted, the man—Darrell---had indeed taken up a post outside her door all night. "I'm doing fine," she said. "It was a little scary, though."
"No lie," Rita said with a smile. "Allen and I had to live with my uncle in Queens; I haven't slept in a room with bunk beds since my sister and I shared a room."
Catherine chuckled while bracing herself for the expected questions: Where did you go? Who did you stay with? But Rita said neither of those things; instead, she went on, "I've been reviewing the motion to quash. Do you think the judge will grant it?"
"I doubt it," Catherine replied. "We had probable cause; another judge signed off on the subpoenas for the bank records. But," she shrugged, "there's no telling until we walk into court."
Rita smiled. "I think we need some coffee first."
As she stared at Rita's retreating back, the footsteps of her own bodyguard just a few feet behind her, Catherine thought: You didn't ask, Rita, though you surely wondered where I've been, what I've been doing. Will I be making your case to Father too…one day…?
The morning wore on; an hour or so before lunch Vincent became aware of a peculiar restiveness, a bunching knot of tension which experience had taught him had nothing to do with danger, but Catherine's own nervousness. She must be in court, he realized, but there was something else: she was determined and focused in spite of her nervousness. He pulled back a bit mentally, not wishing to distract her.
"Did you hear that message?" Cullen asked as their students in the beginning woodworking class entered the workroom. "Sounds like Matthew's looking for you."
"I'm sorry," Vincent replied. "I wasn't…"
Cullen grinned. "I know, man. Better find out what Matthew wants."
"Are you sure? I could---"
"Nah," Cullen replied. "The kids are fine and the most dangerous thing they have in their hands right now is sandpaper. Go on, answer the man."
Vincent nodded and banged out a message on the pipes: Vincent--Cullen's Workshop—Matthew, what's going on?
Matthew--you-really-need-a-location-code-for-your house—Vincent, can you and Catherine stop by tonight?
Why? Vincent asked.
Couple of my guys found something in the basement you really need to see. It'll keep, but…you have got to see this.
Though Vincent couldn't see Matthew, he could almost see the contractor bouncing up and down in his excitement. Laura's bringing her husband Below for the first time tonight. Is after dinner too late for us to meet you?
He could almost hear the other man smiling. No, not at all. See you then. There was the distinctive code for "signing off" and Vincent turned to see Cullen sponging up a small varnish spill. "Wonder what Matthew found?" he asked.
"Could be anything," Vincent murmured. "It's not like Matthew to be so mysterious."
Cullen clapped him on the shoulder. "Well, you'll find out soon enough. Let's get these kids started on their projects."
"What happened?" Joe demanded as soon as she and Rita returned from court.
"The judge mentioned something about Avery 'clearly malingering' per the psychiatrist's report and…what else was it, Rita?" Catherine said.
" 'Wasting the court's time with frivolous motions,' " Rita replied dryly. "I thought Graham Sparks was going to have a stroke there for a minute."
Joe grinned in satisfaction. "And the motions?"
"Both denied," Catherine replied. "Mind you, I'm sure it won't stop Avery's attorney with coming up with newer and better ways to complicate our lives, but we have a trial date, finally."
Joe excavated his calendar from under a leaning pile of legal pads, old coffee cups and rubber bands. "When is it?"
"June 9th."
"Early summer. Not too bad," Joe replied. He leaned back in his chair and propped his feet on the desk. "Good job, you two." He eyed them closely. "About the bodyguards---"
Catherine and Rita glanced at each other. "No," Rita answered. "I want to be back in my home. You said it's been checked and all, and I need my life back. Allen and I can't live in fear for the next six months or so."
"What about you, Radcliffe?" Joe asked.
"No," Catherine replied, the thought of spending the next months separated from Vincent a steady ache in her heart. "I won't be a prisoner in my home again." She folded her hands, the wedding band a reminder of all the promises made and kept, and the secret one she'd made in the long nights after her stalker. "I won't." I won't put you through this again, Vincent.
Joe spread his hands, obviously sensing he'd lost this particular battle. "Will you let me have them come with you when you go to court, at least?"
"Yes," Catherine replied and Rita nodded.
Joe cracked a grin. "Two of the most stubborn women I ever met...what was I thinking putting you on the same case?"
Catherine rose with a smile of her own. "You knew we could put Max Avery away. That's what you were thinking."
Vincent met Catherine at the threshold. After a brief kiss---which made her weak in the knees as it always did---Vincent said, "Jerry's already in the commons and William's done a small miracle with the meal tonight."
"Oh?" Catherine asked, taking his hand as they walked.
"Yes," Vincent replied. "William said there was no time to prepare such a large meal, that it couldn't be done, but somehow he managed." A corner of his mouth lifted in a wry quirk. "He usually does." He cast a sidelong glance at her. "How was court today?"
"Avery's sane, the judge is annoyed with his attorney, and the other motions were denied. And we have a trial date—-early June."
"That's good," Vincent says. "Unless I'm off on my calculations, our house should be done by then."
"Really?" Catherine asked. "You think it'll be so soon?"
"I think...there is nothing which is impossible. And Matthew knows what he's doing. He wants to see us after dinner."
"He does?"
"Workers on his crew found...something in our basement. He wouldn't tell me what but he was quite insistent."
Catherine chuckled. "I get the feeling that the River Matthew only runs in one direction. I don't have court until tomorrow afternoon anyway, so...why not?" She looked up at him. "Are you nervous about tonight?"
She couldn't quite see his eyes, shadowed as they were by torchlight and the ruddy gold of his hair but she sensed through their bond nothing of the uneasiness he'd felt when he'd first met Santos. "No," Vincent finally answered, "I know Laura. And I trust her judgment. If there was the slightest doubt..."
Jerry wouldn't ever find out about the world Below, Catherine thought, remembering the story of Annie and Spencer. "It'll be fine."
The party was already in full swing when they arrived; Laura was introducing Jerry to her tunnel family, or being introduced by Rebecca to people who might not have known her. At the entrance to the commons, Catherine linked her arm through her husband's and smiled brightly. "Shall we?"
Vincent smiled down at her. "Yes."
[72] "If You Forget Me," Pablo Neruda
[73] "Somewhere I Have Never Travelled," ee cummings


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Multiculturalism As A Tool For Economic Revitalization
History shows immigrants can have a major influence on urban areas. In the 19th century, immigrants came to America by the thousands and changed cities through new demands for housing, entertainment, and unique commercial opportunities..." To illustrate how planners can address multiculturalism and use it as a revitalization tool, Practicing Planner Kristin E. Sosnicki-Campbell, AICP, shares her experience working in Utica, New York: "Utica was hit hard by a depressed economy in the 1990s, but its economic conditions and social fabric have rebounded with the help of immigrants who are injecting optimism and energy into the city. After years of recession in Utica, there is now a sense of optimism in the air."
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New Tastes Menu
Burger King's change in their menu was on the heels of a so-called New Tastes Menu offered by McDonald's. The menu's rotational format gives the company's franchisees a variety of menu offerings they use to diversify their staples of burgers and fries.
First out of the gate for Burger King is a new, thicker milkshake that Burger King has dubbed its Old Fashioned Milkshake. Available in chocolate, vanilla and strawberry, the drink is sold in many of the company's more than 8,000 U.S. restaurants.
Too Much Fat, Too Many Calories
Unfortunately and while the milkshake may have an "old-fashioned" taste, it is a bad one nutritionally.
Containing whole milk and full-fat vanilla, chocolate or strawberry ice cream, these milkshakes render 700 calories and 41 grams of fat -- 26 of them saturated.
Downing one of these is worse for your heart than a Burger King Whopper or a McDonald's Quarter Pounder with Cheese.
Ounce for ounce, the BK Old Fashioned Milkshake has twice the calories and four times the fat of Wendy's Frosties or Mcdonald's Shakes.
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Dear Oregon Providers,
This page will be a place to access information and resources about Oregon Doulas, links to current State requirements and documents concerning Medicaid Reimbursement for doula care. Please be patient while we compile the most up to date resources as we construct this page. Thank you!
Doula Medicaid Reimbursement Resources:
- DMAP Doula Billing Fact Sheet: The Division of Medical Assistance Programs (DMAP) will reimburse licensed, DMAP-enrolled practitioners for certain services provided by doulas. Doulas must be certified and registered as Traditional Health Workers through the Oregon Health Authority, and enrolled with DMAP using the DMAP 3113 form. Following DMAP reimbursement, practitioners then reimburse the doula as a practice expense. This fact sheet is to help billing providers, clinics and licensed practitioners bill DMAP for labor, delivery and maternity case management (MCM) services provided by doulas as a practice expense.
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- Doula White paper: "REIMBURSEMENT FOR DOULA CARE: AN OVERVIEW PROCESSES & POTENTIALS FOR OREGON STATE" . Overview: As of January 1, 2014, Oregon Medicaid will give eligible mothers access to doula care in the intrapartum (labor and delivery) period. Qualified, certified doulas will be able to seek reimbursement through stateoutlined pathways, as specified in OARs 410-130-00151 and OARs 410-180-0300 through 410-180-0380.2 This document serves to provide background information to make reimbursement decisions with the goal of consistency across health plans. These OARs resulted from the 2011 legislative passage of HB3650, which "mandates that members enrolled in Medicaid have access to Traditional Health Workers (TWHs) [including doulas] to facilitate culturally and linguistically appropriate care."


text: Book Launch – Court on Canvas: Tennis in Art Location24-26 High Street, Birmingham, Waterstones DatesThursday 30th June 2011 (17:30-19:00) Download the date to your calendar (.ics file) Contact 0121 414 8636 or firstname.lastname@example.com Visitors have been flocking to see Court on Canvas: Tennis in Art at the Barber Institute of Fine Arts since the exhibition opened on May 27. It is the first ever show to explore the depiction of tennis in art and runs until 18 September at the University of Birmingham-based gallery. However, you can now take the action home with you,thanks to the publication of the accompanying book, Court on Canvas: Tennis in Art. The book will be launched onThursday 30 June and we would like to invite you to join us in celebrating thisstunning publication. The launch takes place at Waterstones, 24-26 High Street, Birmingham, 5.30 – 7 pm and will be hosted by Professor Ann Sumner, Editor of the book, curator of Court on Canvas and Director of the Barber Institute. Ann will relate how the project was conceived and collated, as well as discuss key images from the book. Also in attendance will be co-authors and tennis experts Susan Elks and Robert Holland. All three will be signing copies of the book, which will be available to purchase.Featuring the work of artists as diverse as Spencer Gore, LS Lowry, Eric Ravilious, Stanley Spencer, EH Shepard (of Winnie-the-Pooh fame) David Hockney and Tom Phillips, Court on Canvas: Tennis in Art offers an illuminating overview of the artistic trends during the last 150 years. Other highlights from the book's 180 colour plates include The Tennis Party by Sir John Lavery and the iconic Athena 'Tennis Girl' poster from the 1970s.The book also celebrates the origins of tennis in Birmingham and the West Midlands (lawn tennis was pioneered at 8 Ampton Road, Edgbaston), and considers the game's wider social and historical impact, including the role of women in the sport.Wedo hope you can join us for a lively evening overa glass of wine and some good company.Attendance is FREE but please RSVP: 0121 414 8636 or email@example.com on Canvas: Tennis in ArtAnn Sumner (ED), with Kenneth McConkey, Robert Holland, Susan ElksPublished inpaperback by I.B. Tauris on 30 June 2011ISBN 9780856677069


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Today, I had the pleasure of going to see Janel of Cocoa Mane salon in Brooklyn for a routine upkeep of my weave du jour, lolll. This trip was extra special since me and my sister in blog Vanessa (SheSoMajor.com) will be attending a taping of the Anderson Cooper show on Tuesday. I can not tell you all how pleased I was with the final result. My hair came out so extraordinarily well, I can't stop gushing about it in the mirror. I am certain you all can relate when I say that having a new hair style gives you a fresh perspective on life.
I guess it could be considered vain to go on and on about ones physical appearance, but I am being honest when I say today's visit to the salon gave me a much needed boost of confidence after a very bad dissolution of a relationship. The worst aspect of going through a sudden breakup is your self esteem taking a plunge. I guess when I think about it, Janel provided chicken soup for my soul without even saying a word. She performed her magic with a touch of her flat iron; therefore transforming this coal into a diamond. The process was pretty standard… a deep washing and conditioning, about an hour under the dryer to ensure my tracks were thoroughly dry, and finally the styling. I think the difference was the love of hair and care for the finished product that made the difference. So anyways… of course I took pictures from today's visit. We took pictures from all around to give you all a full view of the final product. As you all can see, my hair is LAID! lollll
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Viplav is shocked! IKRS Ishq Ka Rang Safed 20th August 2016 Written Updates :- The last night episode of the TV series Ishq Ka Rang Safed starts with Parshiya is telling to Vidha that he wants to narrate her story. Vidha is curious asked him to narrates the story in which he said that there was asking somehow he got separated from his queen but till now the king did not find a queen whom he wants to be. The king is also having a daughter from the queen and her name is Gudiya.
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Since the king gets to know about his daughter now he everyday moves to Basti to meet with his daughter, Dhaani got teary eyes after hearing the story as it is actually Parshay narrates the story to Vidha which is belongs to his life.
Kamini fills the form at the psychiatrist clinic. Doctor asked her that she is having illusion because of her subconscious mind. He also asked Viplav to take care of her and prescribed her some medicine. Vida, on the other hand, asked to Parshay if he was so good then why people used to call him Rakshas and Parshay said as the evil queen presented his image like that.
But Gudiya loves the Rakshas a lot as the Rakshas was her dad. Parshay also added her love was like you for your Rakshah uncle. Vidha asked to Parshay then you are not my dad but Parshay said I am always your Baba and will be but your Papa is your Rakshas uncle.
Dhaani also gives the nod and Vidha sees Viplav is coming is she just run towards him and embraced her. Viplav said that I am your Papa and I make an arrangement to send your watch aunty in the jail.
Kamini thinks that why she sees the Ashram's woman and her also think that after death nobody can come back to see that Viplav is in on his way to Basti alone. She also thinks that before the Ashram woman's warning to come true that she will ruin my life I need to sort out the issue.
Somehow she arrives in the Basti and she senses that Viplav can be here although she is not sure. She is now near in the Dhanai's house.
Precap: Kamini wonders where are Viplav and doubts that he can be with Dhaani. She comes to Basti. At Dhaani's house, Viplav and Dhaani fall on the bed and they are about to go romantic.


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12 back-to-school apps you need on your phone right now
While your smartphone is a fantastic device for your social life—Instagram #selfies, hilarious Vine videos, crucial Facebook updates, you know -- it can also be a supremely useful educational tool, too. We can just hear the chorus of womp womps, but hear us out: When we say "educational," our definition is pretty broad. Because a near-magical app that helps you break down quantum physics can be just as beneficial to your study sesh as late night food delivery at your fingertips, right?
And bonus: Randi Zuckerberg, CEO of Zuckerberg Media and editor-in-chief of Dot_Complicated, was more than happy to share some of her favorite back-to-school app picks. In addition to running her own media empire, the former Facebook executive (yeah, you thought the name sounded familiar, right?) is also a producer, author of Dot Complicated (the book) and newbie Broadway actress, so clearly she knows how to maximize her time with the help of technology. Check out these 12 back-to-school apps that will help you through first semester and beyond. (Plus one extra tip for when all your apps start to get a little too distracting!)
For Study Crunch Time
Brainscape. This learning tool takes your basic flashcards up a major notch. Brainscape will actually get to know how long it takes you to grasp a concept or problem on flashcards you create and then start quizzing you based on the personalized information. (Free, iOS)
EasyBib. This app basically does the tedious, time-sucking task of generating a bibliography for you—in MLA, APA or Chicago style citations—via scanning bar codes or just typing in the name of the book. Aaaand done. (Free, iOS and Android)
Grammar App. Writing a paper and not sure if you've left a participle dangling or if you're in danger of using passive voice? Test it out on the Grammar App. It's an easy way to do grammar ercises on the fly, too. ($.99, iOS)
iHomework. This app doesn't just help you manage your assignments, classes, and to-dos: You can also enter in every single grade you earn to help predict what letter will end up on your report card at the end of the semester. And it's a real-time reality check to motivate you to keep those grades up! ($1.99, iOS)
National Geographic World Atlas. This atlas-on-your-phone let's you view accurate—not to mention visually mind-blowing—maps in HD via National Geographic's expert eye, and it also lets you pin your wish list of travel spots around the globe. It also includes an up-to-the-second currency converter, which will come in especially handy for those study abroad semesters. Geography nerds, prepare to go bananas over the interactive 3D globe. ($1.99, iOS)
MyScript Calculator. Old school meets new school. This app calculates high-level math problems and formulas that are -- revolutionary! -- handwritten onto the screen. Because seriously, sometimes it's just more efficient and intuitive to scribble out your exponentials, constants, and Às. (Free, iOS)
Wolfram|Alpha Like the website, this app is basically a magic computer that can calculate any sort of problem or formula—from calculus to regression to quantum physics to pinpointing when the One Direction Wikipedia page views hit their peak. ($2.99, iOS and Android)
For life in general
Cartwheel. "Target's app that automatically brings up coupons on your phone. We all know how it feels to be a cash-starved student! If you don't have a Target nearby, I also like RetailMeNot for mobile coupons to all your favorite websites and stores," says Randi. (Free, iOS and Android)
Shop it To Me. Just because you're a student doesn't mean you have to sacrifice style and, well, designer labels. Just be smart about your shopping. This app lets you peruse clothing and accessories from over 900 apparel brands and 150 retailers and will push you alerts when your exact picks (in your size!) go on sale. (Free, iOS)
Mint. Speaking of spending money, "It can be tough for students on a budget. Mint's app allows you to see your bank account and track/monitor your spending at the tip of your fingertips. Based on how much you spend on different things, the app can also give you suggestions on how to save money," Randi says. (Free for Apple, Android and Windows 8)
Seamless. "If you're heading to school in a big city, chances are they have Seamless, an app where you can order food from any number of local restaurants, and get it delivered to you very quickly." Randi says. Totally key for late night study sessions (and don't forget, healthy food is better for your brain and your grades!) (Free, iOS, Android, Blackberry)
TED. The comprehensive TEDTalks library -- over 1,700 videos featuring world leaders, innovators, and basically really interesting people -- are at your fingertips to watch anytime, anywhere. You can even download videos to watch later when you're offline. And TEDTalks totally count as study time. Seriously. (Free, iOS and Android)
And for when the apps start to get too distracting
Anti-Social. "It can be hard to focus on studying when there's so much distraction and temptation to chat with your friends online. Suddenly, what was meant to be a quick Instagram check turns into hours, and you're nowhere closer to finishing homework. In comes Anti-Social, which will actually block certain sites on your computer for an amount of time that you specify, so that you can focus on your schoolwork," says Randi. Because sometimes we all need a little help going cold turkey. ($15 to $20)
Have an app that you couldn't study (or basically live) without? We want to know—tell us what you're using in the comments below!
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Why is everyone giving Tom Cruise such a hard time? Can't we just forget about what happened on Oprah's couch? Is that asking too much? Is the movie business so flush with charismatic stars who can carry a picture that it can afford to eat its young? I don't think so.
If you doubt Cruise's skills in the star department, "Knight and Day" should make you a believer. It's hardly a perfect film, not even close, but it is the most entertaining made-for-adults studio movie of the summer, and one of the reasons it works at all is the great skill and commitment Cruise brings to the starring role.
A genial romantic thriller that very much wants to be in the mold of such Alfred Hitchcock entertainments as "North by Northwest" and "To Catch a Thief," or even Stanley Donen's "Charade," "Knight and Day" is inevitably light on plausibility but, with Cameron Diaz, Peter Sarsgaard, Viola Davis and Paul Dano joining Cruise, it is strong in the acting department.
"Knight and Day" is also fortunate to have James Mangold in charge. As he demonstrated in "Walk the Line" and "3:10 to Yuma," Mangold is one of the few current directors who has an instinct for reasonably intelligent popular entertainment. His films don't end up on 10-best lists, but you walk out of them feeling you've gotten what you paid for, and that is an increasingly rare commodity.
As those credits indicate, Mangold also works well with actors, and he and Cruise completely understand the old-fashioned movie star charm necessary to animate top-drawer secret agent Roy Miller, someone who does everything better when he's wearing sunglasses. Even the film's first shot, with everyone out of focus but Miller, underlines his position as "Knight and Day's" indispensable man.
Patrick O'Neill's energetic script involves a classic movie MacGuffin, Hitchcock's famous name for the ultimately irrelevant plot element everyone on screen is after. Here it's the Zephyr, a tiny battery created by wacky Gyro Gearloose-type inventor Simon Feck (Dano) that is apparently "the first perpetual energy source since the sun."
What "Knight and Day" is really about, however, is Miller's burgeoning relationship with June Havens (Diaz), beautiful but a bit scattered when our hero glimpses her in a Wichita, Kan., airport.
Miller first views this blond in cowboy boots who restores old cars simply as a civilian he can use in his ongoing battles with the hordes who are after him. But before you can say "Boston! Salzburg! Seville!" the secret agent takes on 12 armed opponents in an elaborately choreographed battle on a 727 and the two of them are flying all over the world trying to escape not one but two sets of adversaries.
Most pressing is the CIA, Miller's old outfit, whose ranks are under the impression that our man has gone rogue. The excellent Peter Sarsgaard makes for a wonderfully oily villain, reminiscent of the irreplaceable James Mason, and Viola Davis adds welcome dramatic heft as the CIA's director of counterespionage.
Also in on the hunt is the foreign arms dealer no self-respecting thriller can afford to be without. In this case, he's the dread Spaniard Antonio Quintana (Jordi Mollà), a man with access to an unlimited supply of ruthless assassins.
Diaz supplies her own kind of charisma as the innocent floundering in waters way over her head. She's a good counterweight to Cruise (both apparently did a lot of their own stunts) even though the script does have her panicking a lot and screaming things like, "Please stop shooting people."
"Knight and Day" also features a ton of action, including a wild car and motorcycle chase through Seville's winding streets. Though it can seem at times as if the film is throwing too much at us too often (Hitchcock is dead and he's not coming back), it is, fittingly, Cruise who inevitably comes to the rescue.
For Roy Miller is not only a peerless action machine; he is also an unflappable and unfailingly polite gentleman, always ready with a comforting remark or a compliment no matter how chaotic the situation. Cruise's charming facility with Miller's deadpan spy-side manner is this film's secret weapon, and yet another reason why we should put Oprah's couch in storage once and for all.


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The Golden State Warriors' 2018-19 NBA season will not just be the end of another season but it will also be the end of an era in Oakland.
The Warriors are in the midst of their final season in Oakland's Oracle Arena and are set to move across the bridge to Chase Center in San Francisco in 2019. Special memories that took place at Oracle Arena will remain for a lifetime as the team moves.
Julie Phayer, former Head of Social Media for the Warriors, who ran the team's official Twitter account with almost six million followers, spoke to The Pioneer about special memories from her time with the team.
Phayer, who now works on social media for NBA publication The Ringer, said two instances from her time at Oracle Arena stand out in particular.
"Klay [Thompson's] 37-point quarter is the first thing that comes to mind," she told The Pioneer.
On Jan. 23, 2015, Thompson electrified both Oracle Arena and the NBA when he scored 37 points in a single 12-minute quarter and in doing so, he broke an NBA record. Carmelo Anthony and George Gervin held the previous high-mark with 33 points in a quarter.
Thompson's historic performance propelled the Warriors to a 126-101 victory over the Sacramento Kings and shocked Twitter.
It was Phayer who, in the early morning hours of Saturday, Jan. 24, 2015 tweeted from the Warriors' account.
"When your teammate drops 37 points in a quarter, without missing a single shot," she said.
Attached to the tweet were photos of Thompson's teammates in a jubilant celebration. Phayer says another memory that stands out came two years later. "[The] 2017 championship," Phayer said. "[That] was cool too." The 2016-17 season was Golden State's first season with Kevin Durant in the fold. The NBA superstar had joined the Warriors in 2016 in hopes of doing exactly what the team did in June 2017: win a championship.
The 2017 championship was especially unique, though. The Warriors won their first title in 40 years back in 2015, but the series-clinching victory came in Cleveland made the 2017 title in Oakland all the more memorable.
On June 12, 2017, Phayer took a photo of Durant amidst the confetti-filled celebration at Oracle Arena. Phayer tweeted the photo to the Warriors' millions of followers with the caption "Champion," and a trophy emoji.
The 2017 season was the first in which Durant won a championship. The photo was retweeted nearly 27,000 times, and received 54,000 likes. Phayer's time with the Warriors was similar to the team's production on the court: successful. Phayer was a part of the action during the team's many memorable moments in Oracle Arena the past few years, chronicling the triumphs on social media.
The Warriors' level of success, especially in the past four years, has given fans and employees who worked at Oracle Arena memories that they will never forget.
During the 2019 NBA playoffs, which run from mid-April through June, the Warriors will try to "three-peat" by winning a third consecutive championship. If Golden State can pull it off, it would put the franchise into elite company in NBA history. It would also be a perfect way to cap off the Oracle Arena chapter of the team's history.


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I finally made it to Leipzig. It was stupid of me, so stupid, to try walking there this time of year. I really had hoped for no snow, but it was worse than ever. I'm lucky to have all my limbs. I've only barely warmed my hands enough now to write.
There are lots of other guys—and a number of girls, too—taking the train for the same reason as me. It must be even more desperate out there. They've reduced the cost to only a quarter of the usual price for Rostock and other bases.


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A friend shared this blog post...and wow, WHAT A POST...it's life-changing. I do *try* to read between the lines when I see and talk to people...but little aggravations can make compassion and thoughtfulness non-existent. What would my sign say? What would your sign say? I know I will be much more aware of *signs* and will make this a minute-by-minute goal. Thanks VivaLaDiane for sharing the link....and thanks to Melody for sharing her story.
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* [http://www.kteb.net/strahov-archives/ The Strahov Archives] - Library of the KTEB.
* [http://www.kteb.net/strahov-archives/ The Strahov Archives] - Library of the KTEB.
* [http://www.tombraiders.net/katie/MyTombRaiderStories.html Katie Fleming's Tomb Raider Stories]
* [http://www.tombraiders.net/katie/MyTombRaiderStories.html Katie Fleming's Tomb Raider Stories]
* [http://www.larasanctuary.com/fanfiction/index.html Fan fiction section at Lara Sanctuary]
* [http://www.larasanctuary.com/fanfiction/index.html Fan fiction section at Lara Sanctuary]
* [http://www.planetlara.com/fan_stories.asp Fan fiction section at Planet Lara]
* [http://www.planetlara.com/fan_stories.asp Fan fiction section at Planet Lara]
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Fan Fiction refers to stories written by fans which usually feature copyrighted characters (such as, for example, Lara Croft, Kurtis Trent, Winston, et cetera).
Tomb Raider Fan Fiction Authors
Some of the authors writing fan fiction in this fandom include:
- Andrea Christoph [1]
- angelina giovanni[2]
- Annika [3]
- Arthur Green [4]
- Bowen H. Greenwood
- C.Mage [5]
- Donator [6]
- Dr. Amazing [7]
- EmEx [8]
- EnglishRose1 [9]
- Geremy Carnes [10]
- Heidi Ahlmen [11]
- janjan [12]
- John Abney [13]
- Jennifer Jolie [14]
- Katie Fleming [15]
- Lara Croft Baby[16]
- L.E.Croft
- Mr.Poke'Pimp [17]
- Naids [18]
- Ocean-Sirius [19]
- Ostercy [20]
- Ryan Foley [21]
- Sarah Crisman [22]
- Tim Radley [23]
- tombraidergirl [24][25]
- William Wilde [26]
Influential Stories and Authors
Many of the more influential stories were archived at the Croft Codex (up until 2007) and at Tales Of Power And Beauty (up until circa 2005). A few of these stories are still available online at fanfiction.net.
Fan opinion:
This section contains personal opinions from a Tomb Raider fan.
(This notice may only be removed by a Lead Editor.)
From Sarah Crisman
From a recent (October 2008) email conversation, quoted with permission;
"Influential authors...that's hard to say. For myself, the author known as C. Mage got me wanting to write TR stories in the first place, as I read First Date and decided that if he could do it, so could I, and collaborating with him was a lot of fun; same with Dr. Amazing :) And Bowen Greenwood, while he didn't inspire me to start writing, gave me tons of useful suggestions and feedback and became one of my beta readers, so he inspired me to keep going. If I recall, SilverRope was inspired by Ryan Foley, though he was known more for his reviews at Tales of Power and Beauty than his single work of fiction.
Melanie Pitt, Alan Wong and Darth Vader all at one time either borrowed a character from me or cited me as an inspiration in e-mail correspondence, though I don't have any of those e-mails any longer to back up that claim ..."
A chronology of Tomb Raider Fiction
- Main article: TR_fan_fiction_chronology
For a time line for the writing of various Tomb Raider stories from 1996 to the present day, including some synopses of the various tales and details of which authors won awards, please go to this page.
The influence of fan fiction on franchise "reboots" in the media
Fan opinion:
This section contains personal opinions from a Tomb Raider fan.
(This notice may only be removed by a Lead Editor.)
From Ostercy;
Many of the television programmes and movies that have appeared over the last few years are so-called "reboots" of classic stories, using the characters and scenarios from earlier years. Examples include Battlestar Galactica, Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles, Transformers, as well as the Batman and Superman franchises. Various big players in the media world - such as Joss Whedon (Buffy the Vampire Slayer) and J.J.Abrams (Lost) - are acknowledged fan fiction alumni, and it could be argued that the entire film career of Quentin Tarantino is nothing more than big budget fan fiction.
Given this, it is possible that one day fan fiction - now a despised genre in the same way that pulp detective fiction and early science fiction used to be - will become more and more influential. It is highly possible that eventually individual writers will emerge from the thousands of fan fiction authors to take their place among the list of "proper" authors, recognised by the mainstream literati.
Sadly - as yet - no Tomb Raider fan fiction has influenced the writing of either a Tomb Raider film, or the plot of a Tomb Raider game, but one day this situation may change.
See Also
External Links
- TR fanfiction at tombraidergirl.com [27]
- Anyone who has registered at tombraidergirl.com and confirmed the rules for fan fictions can add his or her stories to the database. A review system is currently under development.
- The Croft Codex - A site devoted to archiving the best in Tomb Raider fanfiction, no longer operational.
- Tales Of Power And Beauty - the original TR fanfiction site, no longer operational.
- The Strahov Archives - Library of the KTEB.
- Katie Fleming's Tomb Raider Stories
- Fan fiction at Funky Lydia's
- Fan fiction section at Lara Sanctuary
- Fan fiction section at Planet Lara
- Fan fiction entry at Tomb Raider Wiki
- The first TR fan fiction page at the Tomb Raider Archivewith most of the first ever TR stories (1996-1998).


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Now I personally don't really talk about my adoption very much, mostly because I feel like a lot of people wouldn't understand and I have found the words and actions of those types of people to be...just plain mean. After all it's not something that I sit and think about all the time, I've always been very "it is what it is" about it, especially as a child/teenager.
Friday, July 26, 2013
aka DAN: A Korean Adoptee Documentary Project [KickStarter] - Please Help Support My Friend DANakaDAN
Now I personally don't really talk about my adoption very much, mostly because I feel like a lot of people wouldn't understand and I have found the words and actions of those types of people to be...just plain mean. After all it's not something that I sit and think about all the time, I've always been very "it is what it is" about it, especially as a child/teenager.
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Such a touching story ! I can't imagine how it feels like to be adopted and it's cool you could share this story with us xxReplyDelete
Good luck to your friend !
Thank you for sharing this with us. I'm an adoptee as well. And I couldn't expressed it any better as you did right now. Well I never really could write or speak as well as I should for living here in the US for 25 yrs. lol.ReplyDelete
I LOVED reading this post... It reassures me that what I feel and think everyday as a person is not as different as others. I'm sure others would agree with me as well.
Thank you. OXOX.
thank you so much : ) it really makes me happy to hear that <3Delete
Hi Holly!ReplyDelete
If you'd be willing, I would love to hear about your adoption story. I am Korean - born in Seoul and moved to California when I was 10. Although I am not adopted, I have a few friends who are. Regardless of whether or not I am a "fellow adoptee" I think Dan's story is quite amazing and something to admire. I also think you're brave for sharing your personal thoughts about your adopted-ness with your readers.
Thanks for posting and hope to hear from you again soon!
Holly, I am also Korean and adopted and grew up in a similar situation as you did in a small town in NJ that was predominantly white. Hearing your story and Dan's is very cool. I always had the same attitude as you about my adoption of "it is what it is" and my (adopted) family is my family. But i think it would be very cool to watch Dan on his journey of meeting his biological family, because at the end of the day i think its only natural to wonder about our biological families (at least once in a while).ReplyDelete
Thanks for sharing this and for getting a little personal!
I agree. I think especially as you get older it's something you think about more. Thank you so much!Delete
That's so wonderful for Dan! I wish him the best of luck on his Journey! I would love to hear your story about adoption! My boyfriend is also a Korean adoptee and a few years back he went on a trip with the adoption agency that he was adopted from and was able to find and reconnect with his biological family. Ever since then, every summer he goes back to Korea to visit them!I wish you the best of luck if you are trying to find your biological family!ReplyDelete
That's amazing! I always thought it would be hard to do but I may have Dan walk me through the process when he gets back : ) Thank you!Delete
My good friend met her birth mother in March and everything was SO exciting for her. She has so many aunts and cousins and she just went to visit them again this summer. It was extremely emotional for her and knowing that she grew up as the only Asian in a small town, being bullied and shied away from because of her Asian look - I can only imagine how happy she must be. Her mother is the sweetest thing on earth and they're SUPER similar in both personality and looks :)ReplyDeleteReplies
Very cool! Thanks for sharing and reading : )Delete
I've never been one to reply to blogs or people on youtube, but I have been watching your videos for a while now and it's weird to me how much I can relate to you.
My whole life I grew up in Maryland 30 minutes away from Washington, DC with such a diverse population, but yet I still feel "left out" when I'm around other Asian people. The only Asian people I conversed with was my sister who was also adopted. Throughout college the "Asian club" always wanted me to join and I had no desire.
My family now is my family and my sister who is also adopted is my sister. It is what it is ...
My parents always told me I have a mother and a father who put me up for adoption with twin sister who were a year older than I was. I honestly have no desire to meet my parents, but I've always wanted to see a picture of my sisters. I've always wondered "do they look like me? act like ?" because my sister now looks nothing like me and we're totally different people. Of course everyone else says we look exactly a like (since all asians do :) ).
How did Dan start his process and find the information to contact them?! I've always wondered, but afraid to follow through.
As it is weird to me writing to you on a blog; I know you'll probably never respond, but know I def respect your work and talent. :)
Thank you - I honestly don't really know the process that Dan went through because I didn't hear about it until after he already had gotten his letter. I felt the same as you for a long time but as I get older I am curious to see what my biological family looks like. I can't say I would care to have a relationship with them but there is some information that I would like to have, i.e. medical concerns, etc. but yeah mostly I feel like "is there anyone out there that looks like me?" Thanks for reading and for the well wishes to Dan : )Delete
That is amazing!! I donated. Good luck, I would love to hear your adoption story.ReplyDeleteReplies
THANK YOU SO MUCH! ^_^Delete
Hi Holly! That's so awesome and exciting for Dan. I can't even imagine all of the emotions he must be feeling. If you feel up to it, I would be interested in your adoption story. My best friend is adopted from Korea and more or less wants to know her medical history. Although in her case it might be harder because she was found at the doorstep of a police station as an infant. She doesn't even know when her actual birthday is :( Anyway, thank you for sharing :)ReplyDeleteReplies
she may have a better chance than she thinks! what year was she born/adopted? Dan was telling me that a lot of the stories are falsified in order to make the adoption work out (via whatever the laws were in Korea back in the day) Dan's story was not what he thought it was and told me that from what he hears it is a common thing. I am def. going to see if he can help me investigate further when he gets back. : )Delete
Whoa, that's so crazy! Well, she was born in 1980 and the police/orphanage "guesstimated" that she was about 3mos when they found her. I think she was almost a year old when she was adopted. I'll be sure to let my friend know. Anything's possible, right? :)ReplyDelete
Hi Holly! Thank you so much for sharing this story.. Im so happy for Dan. :) I have to admit that before, I just saw you as a talented and a cool beauty guru and Youtuber but now I actually admire you as a person.. I imagine as an adoptee you must've gone through a lot.. And it takes courage to post something so personal. Thank you so much Holly, We all got to see a different, more personal side of you and it's amazing!! :) And believe me, i've always wanted to know your adoption story :) Please please keep up the good work and I'm always waiting for new videos :) Good luck, and take care!ReplyDelete
Oh and I will def. check out the kickstarter and share the vid :D
Love you! <3
- Kay
What a great story Holly -- Thanks for sharing. Maybe this will encourage me to start my own search one day, as I am also an adoptee. There are not many people out there that can relate, but it is definitely encouraging to hear of stories like Dan's.ReplyDeleteReplies
Thanks so much for reading : ) yeah I def. want Dan to help me when I get back - can't wait to hear how it goes for him!Delete
That is really interesting because that is the story I was given, that I was left at a police station when I was about a year old. It's crazy to think that that might not be the real story....thanks for this blog post Holly, I have felt all the feelings you have described here and it's nice to know I'm not alone!ReplyDeleteReplies
: ) <3 you're welcome!Delete
Thank you for sharing such an amazing story. I think I'm just an emotional person, but I admit I did get a little teary eye. Haha. I can't say I know how the both of you feel because I haven't been in your shoes, but I believe that you both are strong people to have come this far. You're both an inspiration to every person out there who are going through or went through the same thing as the both of you. I hope that one day, whenever you're ready, you can share your story with us, your loyal fans/readers as well. No pressure of course! =) Maybe one day you'll be writing another post such as this one letting us know that you've heard from your biological family as well. Wouldn't it be weird if you had a twin too? Again, thank you for always being an inspiration and just being you. You're amazing! ^_^ReplyDelete
Thank you for sharing this wonderful story. I would love to hear about your adoption story. I hope this doesn't come off as rude, insulting or anything but do you know if your biological parents are from North or South Korea? This may sound ignorant because I don't really know much. If you don't know which part they're from than probably they could be from North Korea & gave you up for adoption for a better life? Idk, just trying to send you positive thoughts. This most likely didn't work. Sorry. Hope for the best for you :)ReplyDeleteReplies
Thank you for reading :) as far as the North or South - TOTALLY DIFFERENT - there would not be any type of cross over adoption that way. Thank you for the gesture - I am fine with the fact that I am adopted so I have nothing BUT positive thoughts on the subject. : ) Many women in South Korea especially in the 80's gave their children up for adoption for many reasons, I highly doubt North Korea would be anyone's reasoning - there isn't really any mingling between North and South and North Korean's def. would not allow international adoption out as far as I am aware. I was born in Seoul, South Korea, that is where my biological parents were from. Thank you again for reading! I find it better in situations where you don't really know the story to just leave it at that vs. imagine up possibilities ya know? I hope you understand where I am coming from! I also don't mean any offense or anything like that.Delete
I completely understand when you say "that's not a family that I know", how can you miss someone you've never known in your life? I'm not adopted, but I grew up with my grandmother and father because my mother left me as an infant. Even though at times it hurts to know that own my mother did not want me, I am so thankful for the family that I do have. I have had unconditional love from my grandmother and father, and they are MY family. Not to be too graphic or inappropriate, but just because I came out of someone, does not mean they could love me. I'm so happy like you that I did not end up in a foster home or with crazy people lol, and I will be forever grateful to my grandmother for loving me as her own. People always ask me if I want to meet my mother, and my answer is NO. They do not understand, but it is my pride. I would never look for someone who did not want me, and has had absolutely no interesting in finding me after 26 years. I'm happy to hear from someone else that who they were raised by is their family, not someone they physically came out of!ReplyDelete
Hi Holly, I am also a korean adoptee, but French and I so understand your feelings. It's crazy to read you, I think exactly the same!! I am only "physicaly" Korean but the rest is totally French, I can't relate to other asian people I meet because they all have an asian background surrounded by there asian family, I always feel awkward among them and also a little bit stranger among "white" people.ReplyDelete
And yes, it is always the same, people always ask me where I come from, and blablabla. They always tell me that I'm lucky, that my parents are amazing, that my life sould have been horrible...I'm quite fed-up! Not every adoptee story is terrible and dramatic :)
Have you seen this funny video on youtube about an ignorant guys who tries to flirt with this korean girls? "What kind of Asian are you?" it is so true!!
I never wanted to find my korean parents because they don't exist for me. Only my actual parents are important for me, they desired me so much and love me as their true biological little girl. I also have a french adoptee brother and a french biological sister.
I am very happy that you were able to be more personal about your experience, I am not alone!
Thanks for sharing Holly! <3
I'm married to a Korean adoptee. It's never easy to watch your spouse go through internal emotional conflicts and know that there is nothing you can do but be there to support him. Before finding and reuniting with his birth parents, there are questions and wonderings. After finding and reconnecting with them, other painful feelings bubble to the surface and it's especially difficult when there is a language and cultural disconnect.ReplyDelete
I wish you much luck.
If you embark on this journey, remember that you are not alone. You have friends that love you and are there to listen to you when you cannot share some difficult feelings with your family.
You've touched my life by sharing your life online.
If you want to connect with more people that have gone through the finding and reconnecting with their birth parents, let me know, I can send you their way. I know having others that went through similar emotional journeys help my hubs.
*virtual hugs*
Hello! I know it's late and I did read this post last year. It's just comforting to be able to come back and read this whenever I feel like something about adoption is bothering me. I'm glad I'm not the only one with practically the same feelings about my biological family! They are friends with me on facebook, but I don't really feel the need to get close to them as my own family. They didn't really talk to me at all for the first 18 years of my life, even though they were able to! I am not Korean, but I am Yup'ik Eskimo and I have white parents, so it's been a constant battle for me too. Thank you soooo much for sharing this! I don't feel the need to be attached to my biological culture. It's not really a big part that defines me.ReplyDelete


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The Shadow and The Rose
(The Ash Grove Chronicles #1)
By Amanda DeWees
Ok, I'm a sucker for famous/popular guy falls for the girl next door but there was so much more to the Shadow and the Rose than a simple love story. In fact, this love story was far from simple!
16 year old Joy Sumner is enrolled in Ash Grove High School for Performing Arts where only the elite and talented students are taken. If it wasn't bad enough that Joy is daughter of the english teacher, everyone at the school has a clear goal as they are either budding musicians, actors, or dancers who all look like something out of Vogue.
Joy, on the other hand, is neither overly talented in music, nor does she have the physical beauty, features or grace to pursue a career in drama or dance. Although her pianoist skills improve during the year, I thought this was quite disappointing because I would have hoped for her to have a secret talent that suddenly emerges but no such luck!
One moonlit night Joy heads to the cemetery on a dare to pick a white rose from a specific bush in the graveyard. There she meets the gorgeous, charismatic Tanner; student turned model. Or at least one layer of his varying personalities. A brief meeting that has a lasting impression, and so their story begins.
I liked how the supernatural aspects are developed in the book, as opposed to overwhelming the reader from page 1 with characters, magic and a confusing story.
My thoughts
I appreciated Joy's strength while she tried to fit in with the other students, improve her academic performance and not worry about her father who was suffering from cancer.
Tan on the other hand was a leeeetle too weak willed for my liking. Please don't misunderstand me, I looked forward to the Tan/Joy scenes but I do wish he had a bit more backbone to fight for himself without being pressured into it.
My favourite character was Joy's best friend Maddie, who has a similar personality to my own best friend. Talented, fiercely loyal, stubborn and an uncanny knack of picking the wrong boys!
If you have read this pick you will think I've missed out mentioning the 'villain' Melisande but I don't want to spill all the secrets- find out for yourself!
Thanks Amanda for providing me with the ebook copy in exchange for an honest review. I eagerly await the sequel!
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It's been a crazy few weeks! I went from Dallas/Fort Worth to Chicago, a quick stop to re-pack my bag and then headed to Sonoma/San Fran for the weekend for a bachelorette party, then home for about 5 hours to re-pack yet again and (briefly) sleep before I left for Florida. I spent one night there and then flew to NYC. Then my flight home got cancelled so I ended up in NYC for an extra night.
Nothing too notable to mention about Dallas–I stayed at the Hotel Lumen which I really liked. It was a Kimpton hotel (previous review of a Kimpton here). The only downside was that the gym at the hotel sucked, so I ended up going to 2 different classes at BEYOND Dallas. I took a pilates reformer class and a spinning class and they were both awesome! If you are in the University Park area of Dallas, I highly recommend taking a class–it's only 15 bucks for intro classes for both.
Then it was off to Sonoma for one of my best friend Lindsey's bachelorette party. It was SUCH an awesome trip. We had a really great time–lots of friend time, sunshine and drinking . We did a wine tasting on Saturday which was really cool and so beautiful.
Then spent time by the pool on Sunday (we rented a house which had a pool) and then went out to dinner and to another winery–this one owned by Ben from the Bachelor. Let's just say he is not the most personable guy in the world. Ha and that is an understatement. I couldn't tell if he was really full of himself (for unknown reasons) or is one of the most awkward people on the planet. Or both!
Ha, that picture kills me.
Monday, we went into San Francisco before our flight and ate lunch and walked around. We also walked over to the Full House House (while playing the theme song from our phones of course). It was sort of surprising to see that we weren't the only ones with this idea–there were tons of other people there taking pictures!
The short time between trips and no sleep after the bachelorette party was a little rough. It was also storming like crazy when I got to Florida and continued raining on and off for the whole time-I stayed on Singer Island and had a room overlooking the beach and pool which would have been awesome, but didn't really get to take advantage–maybe next time!
The gym also overlooked the pool/ocean which was nice–I got a good workout in at the gym–much needed after my weekend.
I also got to go to dinner with my grandparents who live there, which was nice since I don't get to see them much!
In NYC, I stayed at the Intercontinental and the Westin, both in Times Square. Both hotels were really nice and both had huge gyms (especially by NY standards). I always remember how much I love NYC each time I go.
I have eaten some pretty random food in the last few weeks because I haven't had much time in each place I have gone. I ended up eating sushi one morning for breakfast. Strange? Probably but it sounded good at the time and I got it freshly made by the sushi chef at a store in New York.
I have also come to find that in a pinch, Starbucks protein box makes a pretty good meal. I also like the cheese and fruit box. I have eaten both for breakfast and lunches in the past few weeks. The reason they work is because they have a good mix of food, are semi-healthy and filling. Plus, since there are Starbucks on just about every corner, you can always count on finding one.
I did also do some 'cooking' today so I might post a recipe or two this week.


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I was stoked to explore on a bicycle! After exploring town on the the bumpy cobblestone roads I ventured off to an ostrich farm!
These creatures are massive! They are also quite assertive and scared most of the women and children! I was shocked that they let us in there with them.
I think that's plenty for now. Tomorrow is market day so I'm sure I will have many more to share next time.
The hostel is pretty empty right now but we are expecting more visitors this weekend and I'll start working (hopefully not cleaning toilets). ;)


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In this really easy tutorial I'm going to be showing you how to turn a regular old photo into a really interesting, abstract piece of artwork! Just like the one shown below:
1. Stock Photo/Photo Edits
Well, first off you'll want to start by finding a nice stock photo, or a photo of your favorite celebrity! I used a photo of the lovely Evangeline Lilly, of course. After opening up your stock photo, you might want to sharpen the photo just a little bit (Filter > Sharpen > Sharpen) then if it's to strong, go to Edit > Fade and use an input of about 50%.
2. Adding Photo Effects
Make your photo black and white by going to Layer > New Adjustment Layer > Gradient Map and using the black/white gradient in the settings.
Using a Gradient Map to make your image black and white is better than simply desaturating the image, as you'll lose contrast that way.
3. Adjusting Photo Further
Duplicate the Background layer & move it above the Gradient Map. Set the layer mode to Color and the opacity to 40%.
Now make a Brightness/Contrast layer, use the following settings:
Again duplicate the Background layer and move it above all of the layers. Apply Filter > Blur > Gaussion Blur with a radius of 2.0. Set the layer mode to Soft light & the layer opacity to 40%.
Head over to TheDesignWorld.com and pick out a nice Abstract Render. I picked the Trace Render.
Move the render onto the canvas like so:
Change the layer mode for the 'render' layer to Lighten.
The result of changing the layer mode to Lighten will be like so:
It's optional, but you can sharpen the render once Filter > Sharpen > Sharpen, I did.
Create a new layer and drag a bright gradient from one corner to the opposite corner like so:
The bottom left is #c7f92a & the top right is #4e9107.
Set the layer mode to Screen.
Make another Gradient Map, Black to White, change the layer opacity for that layer to 30%.
The final touches I added was some 2d 'tech' stuff with the pencil tool.


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Here's a little of what's been going on at our house…
Belle loves to play games on our iphones…sometimes I think she looks like a little teenager!
Not sure what is going on here…but at least it ended like this:
Trying to catch a smile on camera
Reading to Everett
Which one is Everett??


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