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7 ways to save on kids' shoes
This small -- but expensive -- purchase doesn't have to be quite so costly.
This post comes from Jennifer Saranow Schultz at partner site U.S. News & World Report.
Parents, I'm sure you've noticed that kids' feet grow really fast. It might seem like you just made a trip to the shoe store, and then before you know it, it's time to get yet another pair of new little shoes.
According to the American Academy of Pediatrics' patient education site, during the first few years of life, a toddler likely will need new, bigger shoes every two to three months. And though the pace of foot growth slows down a bit after that, it remains pretty quick until age 10 or so.
The good news, however, is that this shoe growth spurt of sorts doesn't necessarily have to be bad for your wallet. Here are seven tips for finding bigger shoes without breaking the bank.
1. Online flash sales are your friend
If you're a fan of name-brand styles, then you'll want to check out the flash sales at Zulily, a daily deal site for moms, babies and kids. Zulily has limited-time sales offering steals on brands like Puma (up to 60 percent off) Stride Rite (up to 50 percent off) and Toms (up to 40 percent off).
In addition, on any given day, you're likely to find deals on a host of stylish shoe brands, like Crocs. In addition, other flash sale sites, such as Gilt and Hautelook, have entire sections dedicated to the little ones.
2. Buy budget-friendly big shoes in bulk
When you come across a sale on a shoe brand that you like (whether at the sites mentioned above or elsewhere), stock up on sale shoes in sizes bigger than your little one's current size. I learned, and copied, this trick from my sister, who hits Zulily limited-time sales for future shoes for her daughter. Now, I similarly have a collection of toddler size 7, 8, 9 and 10 shoes waiting in a closet for my 19-month-old daughter's size-6 toes to catch up.
3. Be loyal
Many popular children's shoe stores offer rewards programs, so if you're a fan of one particular brand, joining the loyalty club can be a great way to save. Stride Rite's rewards program, for instance, offers $10 for every $75 spent as well as member-only offers.
Meanwhile Pediped's program offers up to 7 percent back in rewards credit, and these are just two of the rewards programs out there.
4. Go cheap
Clearance and sale racks, whether online or in store, are worth checking out for deals, as are outlet stores. In addition, you often can find great deals on shoes at retailers like Walmart, Diapers.com, Amazon.com and Target.
5. Think one pair
Many of the kid-friendly sneaker styles out today are versatile enough to be worn for all occasions. My tot, for example, generally only has one pair of shoes at a time. Currently, she's rocking silver, sparkly Stride Rite Mary Jane style sneakers. While the nearly $40 shoes weren't cheap by little kid standards, they work great all the time, whether my daughter is just cruising to the local park or dancing at a formal party (she wore them to a Bat Mitzvah). And following tip number four above, I just scored the same shoes, but in a bigger size and only $30, for my daughter on sale at Diapers.com.
6. Try used
While you may never imagine yourself putting used shoes on your little one, a number of experts say that gently-used shoes are generally fine for little feet, assuming the shoes fit, are in good condition and have nice soft soles. The reason: Toddlers and little kids typically grow out of their shoes so fast, meaning their shoes rarely get worn out.
That means many shoes can be handed down from one child to another, you might want to opt for shoes in gender-neutral colors if you're planning to have more than one kid.
7. Skip baby shoes
Many experts recommend that babies learn to stand and walk while barefoot or in socks, assuming that the little one isn't moving around on a chilly, hot, rough or other sort of surface that would require a sturdy protective layer. This is why baby shoes are on my waste-of-money baby product list as well as similar lists by others, and you can wait to buy shoes until your little one can walk.
To be sure, many of the tips above assume that the shoes you're picking out and buying work on your child's feet. To make it more likely that this is the case, you can stick to buying styles you know will fit or stick with in-store mommy-and-me and daddy-and-me shopping.
Or, you could try a clever tip I came across online. The trick: Trace the outline of your little one's foot on a piece of paper, measure the tracing and then use those measurements to help pick out proper-sized shoes when you're shopping sans your toddler offline or online.
What did I miss? What are your tips for cutting the costs of little shoes?
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I did that and the funny thing was the shoes were too small when I shopped online with my sister's tablet, but when I got home and shopped on my 17.3" screen laptop they were just the right size! Can't wait until they arrive!
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Emptiness Lonliness By Harsh Shah
Lyrics & Chords
Hello Friends,
First of All I Will Thank To Rinu FOr Sending me this Song!!!! Very Beautiful SInging. Very Touchy Song. There Is Story Behind This SOng
Something about the Singer:
The Singer Rohan Rathod was an IIT-Guwahati student who was suffering from cancer and died 15 days after recording this song. He loved a girl who never loved him and dedicated this to her. The sad thing is that the guy himself couldn't see his song getting appreciated all over the world.
Here are the lyrics
Oh love of mine…
with a song and a wine…
You're harsh and divine…
like truths and a lie…
but the tale ends not here…
I've nothing to fear…
for my love is yell of giving an hold on…
in the bright emptiness…
in the room full of it…
is a cruel mistress oh ho …
I feel the sunrise…
that nests all hollowness…
for i have nowhere to go and i'm cold…
And i feel so lonely yea…
There's a better place than this emptiness…
And i'm so lonely yea…
There's a better place than this emptiness…
Tune mere jaana…
Kabhi nahi jana…
Ishq mera dard mera…
Tune mere jaana…
Kabhi nahi jana…
Ishq mera dard mera …
Aashiq tera…
Bheed mein khoya rehta hai…
Jaane jahaan…
Puchho toh itna kehta hai…
that i feel so lonely yeah…
There s a better place than this emptiness…
And i'm so lonely yea…
Hope u like My Attempt
Mix & Sung By Me!!
Rinu Srinivasan said
Nice….but u can sing much better than this…Try singing it again wid low pitch …its high for u…strain lag raha hai …
"God Bless You! "
Ramesh Tadi said
Harsh bro'…. wow!! nice song n well sung… do agree with rinu… pls do again am sure u can do much better…
Ramesh Tadi
Deepak Rajanikanth said
What a Voice! Loved the Aalaap and also the ease with which sang this song! Also ur voice sounds so much better with the new Equipment! :)
Music is what feelings sound like.
Saroj Nair said
nice song and Harsh well sung too
Lovely Singing, Pointers are covered. I am sure you will take care of those in your second attempt. Neverthless this is good too !!
Have a listen to Rafi Sharddhanjli
Adithi said
Sucha sad story behind the song :( But beautifully tuned and penned. Very good singing Harsh but I agree with Rinu- you could do much better, dear!
Peace if possible, but truth at any rate – Martin Luther
Babu Nm said
harsh nicely sung
after reading your write up .,,,….
i dont know what to scribble here
good job kidoo
may bless you and be with you always
Thinkal govind kumar said
My Dear Harsh,
Felt very sad hearing the story about this & you have well-rendered this !
GOD Bless !
Loving Best Wishes,
Thinkal Govind Kumar.
Swati Prasad said
I have no words for the story…… coz i have saw similar incident……
you gave gr8 feel to the song :)
Swati Prasad
Muktesh said
This is the 1 that v can say true love……it really exist,wana thnx HARSH as he proves dis to d all wrld.
Ankit Agrawal said
I m speechless after seeing it…. Can u tell me the link from where to download its mp3 version. My email id is email@example.com.
Aman said
really a vry nice song………………:'(
she dsnt noe what i felt ……………….:'(
Burhan said
harsh your voice is so alluring , im much impress by your this song please more songs like this slow rythem…… emotional and Love evoking please sing more songssssssss
Rakesh Baro said
Great Song and singing again…however the story behind the song is not true… I am from Guwahati…
IIT Guwahati guys were asked if Rohan was a student there ,they denied of knowing him or the (love) story behind the song….
Anyways bro once again you have done a great job here…Goes to my favs :)
Sanket said
u r not dieing……U r always in our heart……
Ayush Sahu said
wow ultimate son and voice i like that song.
Prateek Tare said
what a song i like it very much
Sanchit Mewar said
awsome song….it really n actually touched my heart…!!!!
Mama said
vry heart touchin….
Pranav Kumar said
good one dude may good bless you
Swati said
beautiful song…………………i felt lyk crying
Sumit said
well done harsh……osum song….well sung……nw i m becum fan of urs………………dis is sumit…….
Deepak Kumar said
Its really a great song……and u sung it very nice.
pls tell me the name of the album
Muhammad zulqarnain Qaiser said
what a song dude thaks
Be friendly and lovely
Chinmoy said
its superb songggggggggg
Arun Rajkhowa said
Shekhar said
yrrr my god !
wht a magical voice u have!
i just luv it…….but plzzz iss song ko pura gao……when we starts enjoying this song….then it stops ……. :-( play this son fully
Vidhi Malhotra said
I have no words for the story…… coz i have saw similar incident……
you gave gr8 feel to the song :)
vidhi m4lhotra
Ayush Solanki said
awesome songs
Anant Kaushal said
Bibek Raj saha said
great song i loved to hear it………
Preeti said
I love this realy. I like it.its a very bad news.all girls are realy bitch.pls sing this song in hindi in same way
Mayank said
awsm singin…….but bhai wo dard wo sisak……….rohan hats off
Sweta said
just love the song!awesome yaar
Chetan said
kisne kaha ki koi rohan nahi hai iit main arre nahi hai to bana denge……he has joined many hearts…………luv u dude………
Anil Sharma said
Thank for giving this song yaar……………
Rahmankhan said
this is a true love story.she is a fool.jo apke pyar ko nahi samjh paye.bhai ap fir se try karo.we allways with u.thank for giving a song,
Manan said
best song i heard ever after tuje bhula diya…. i got goose bumps loved it. thnx a lot rohan sir
Akhtar said
what a lovely romantic…… song… may god bless his soul….akhtar jamal
Gurneet said
it touches heart harsh… awesome some and goin gud….
all d best for future…
Dhiraj Suman said
hey brdr…………….tracks….kitho download kitte aaaa…….
Komal said
really it is very touching song
Muddit Bansal said
vry touching song rlyyyyy
Vivek Singh said
Hey Harsh!!!!!!Nice song and u sung it really very well to…….Now can u pls send me this song's track (instrumental)?Please!!!!!!!!
Aleem Ahmed said
Hay Harsh i think this is the best song i love the voice
P J said
hey bro ……i hav also voice ,,,, i hav passion ………… i can sing well ……… but where to record and how to add music ?
Anusha said
Hey dear d song is really beautiful n heart touchng………
Bt cn u tl me dat is d story behind it tru??
if it is dn it really made me beliv dat dr is somethng lyk tru luv…….
poor gal!!
Awesum song!!!
Anup said
hey buddy you r a really a great singer…………
hats offf………
Namita Bhumbak said
very good song i love this ur voice and this song
Rohtashmsl said
i have come here too late. i sad for it. pure luv. i luv yo
Rohtashmsl said
did you know
the Singer Rohan Rathod was an IIT Guwahati student who was suffering from blood cancer and died 15 days after recording this song He loved a girl and dedicated this song to that girl and there is no official video
Rohan_ram said
Rohtashmsl tusi paagal ho kya???
chk tis on and know d truth:::
Rohtashmsl said
other wise get it and talk firstname.lastname@example.com
Pramod Sharma said
nice song and singing is fabulous. really nice!
Rohtashmsl said
Harsh Shah ur voice never die even ur luv
Smita said
i don't believe aaj kal koi kisi se itna pyar kar sakta hai.
Somit said
All fake…by the way harsh good job…
Neha Tiwari said
tank u soo much harsh for singing such a nice song.it has become my fav song.really a heart touching story………….
Harsh Morbia said
Good Work bro…. keep it up……
Ishika said
m loving this song…. lyrics r awesome n singing also gud……. i can say this is 1 of my most fvrt 5 songs…….
Pramey Sawla said
listen bro……………………the story is fake…………………
Gagan Agrawal said
the boy pramay sawla is right
i am the student of IIT Guwahti there is no student named rohan rathore its all fake and somebody done this mischief
Ravi Chauhan said
Hey gagan to promote this song…….
Any thing for publicity
Nilesh said
i am loving this song so much ,, Bcoz is close to my heart forever,,,,,
Rakib said
I have never hear such a nice song like that
Patel Parthav said
my fave….song
and plz….upload full hindi song plz…….
Uttkarsh Kushwaha said
i love this song i m the biggest fan of this song.
Shashank said
Hi…… Ths song is really nice….but its only for those who is in one sided love….may b the story behind is fake……. But the feeling of this song is very true…
Krish Nair said
Harsh… brilliant cover…
Sometimes i wonder with the muziboo stats…
think its bug…
11k+ play, 5k+ downloads but only 28 likes?
pls contact muziboo for ur real credits….
also just for ur info and everybody here… story of Rohan Rathod is fake…
Original singer is Gajendra Verma(gajendraverma.com), he is alive and kicking…. performing live shows many parts in India…bt his own video in youtubee has jst 2k hits compared to million hits of fake portrayed song…
this is what tale not ends here…
promotion and copyright has its own importance,or some one else takes the credit…
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I'm very thankful for this article finally getting this information out there. Also, why does it seem that a lot of holy paladins can perform fairly well with very little understanding of their class? Is it really just the easiest healing class?
As for all of these comments about judging justice... Personally, I say ret judges light, and all other paladins judge wisdom. Sure they don't stack, but they also don't scale (so any paladin's judgment of wisdom is equal), so if you overwrite someone else's judgment of wisdom then it really isn't an issue. This also helps increase the up time of the given judgments.


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I agree completely with IamTheNewb. It's nice, but needs a bit of polishing.
I would like to also suggest, for any possible remake or squeal, adding in different layouts for the cards. I'm not expecting any squeal or the like, besides this idea would be a lot of work. Still thought I would put it out there.
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Card shuffling and lay down(setting them on the table or something)
Different types of readings would be a nice addition.
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Farming bees. Buzzzz
Farming bees. Buzzzz
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Things to think about
Before viewing
Have you ever watched a honey bee visiting flowers? What do you think the bee is doing? How do bees help us? How do they help plants? Think about why people would want to look after bees.
As you view
What do bees collect from flowers to make honey? Why do bees make honey?
Notice what the hives look like inside. How is the honey stored in the hives?
In the factory watch how the machine spins the frames to get the honey out.
After viewing
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Draw a picture to show what you know about bees and how they make honey.
What do apiarists need to know so they can do their job well?
Next steps
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Experiment outside with a bucket containing a small amount of water. Hold the handle and swing the bucket fast in a large circle. What happens to the water?
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Having moved to India to help build a system of railways, Rodger Webb married Dorothy Dazely in 1939 and the following year the couple had a baby boy - Harry Rodger Webb.
Born in The King's English Hospital in Lucknow, Harry was educated in Howrah, until his family moved to England in 1948, following Home Rule in India.
After a privileged life in India, the Webbs faced poverty, and were forced to sleep on mattresses at the houses of various relatives. In 1951 they were given a council house in Chesthunt, and after just failing the eleven-plus exam, Harry was enrolled in the newly built Cheshunt County Secondary School.
After being inspired by the music of Elvis, Harry and a group of school friends formed a group, 'The Quintones', and performed at their local Youth Club.
For his 16th birthday, Harry got his first guitar, going on to form The Drifters in 1958, with Terry Smart and Norman Mitham. After a number of low-key London gigs, Ian Samwell joined the band and they recorded their first demo, covers of Elvis' Lawdy Miss Clawdy and Jerry Lee Lewis' Breathless.
After recording their first hit single, Schoolboy Crush/Move It, they were quickly signed by Columbia. The song hit No.2 in the British charts, and went on to sell over a million copies.
Now going under the name Cliff Richard, an appearance on the TV show Oh Boy! catapulted Cliff to sex symbol status.
In 1958, Hank Marvin and Bruce Welch joined 'The Drifters', and by 1959 the band changed their name to The Shadows. It was also around this time that Cliff made his film debut in Serious Charge. The film produced the hit Living Doll, Cliffs first number one hit.
Cliff's second movie, Expresso Bongo, was more successful and critically acclaimed. As the albums and hit singles rolled out, Cliff Richard was building a devoted fan base that would secure his chart success some 40 years later.
In 1961, Cliff starred in The Young Ones, and the accompanying single shot straight into number one in the charts. The second film with Cliff in the leading role was another musical, Summer Holiday, which saw him star alongside Una Stubbs.
1968 saw the last album recorded by Cliff with 'The Shadows', and Cliff went on to tour with his own gospel album. In 1970, Cliff launched his first television show, featuring a mix of music and comedy. In the same year, he made his stage debut in Peter Shaffer's Five Finger Exercise, a play focusing on a 'deep friendship' between a student and his tutor. The play was originally considered controversial for its veiled homosexual themes but despite this, reviews were favourable.
One of the most talked about aspects of Cliff's life is his relationships. A much publicised relationship with tennis star Sue Barker in 1981 ended within a year. Cliff has also been linked with actress Una Stubbs.
In 1986 Cliff and The Young Ones re-recorded Living Doll and made it to the top of the charts. In the same year he appeared in the West End musical Time, and by the end of the decade he had released his highest selling album of all time, 'Private Collection', which went on to be certified four-times platinum in the UK alone!
Mistletoe & Wine become Cliff's first Christmas-themed No.1 in 1988 and by 1989 Cliff became the first British artist to release 100 singles. Cliff continued to tour and break records throughout the 1990s, and in 1995 he became Sir Cliff Richard - the first pop star to be honoured with a full Knighthood.
Despite selling records by the lorry load, Cliff ran into trouble getting airplay from various radio stations, including a ban by the BBC for his track Misunderstood Man, which was deemed too raucous for listeners.
Perhaps the most significant project for Cliff in the nineties was the fulfilment of his lifelong dream to play the character of Heathcliff in Emily Bronte's masterpiece, 'Wuthering Heights'. The show was a runaway success, and gave Cliff his highest selling video ever, topping the UK video charts for two months upon its 1998 release.
In 1999 The Millennium Prayer reached number one, regardless of no airplay and scathing reviews. Despite a lack of support in the press, Cliff continues to make music and his recent album and DVD release cracked the top twenty.
Cliff now divides his time between his homes in the UK, Barbados and Portugal, where he has taken to making his own wine.
Sir Cliff is number 56 in the 2002 100 Greatest Britons list, sponsored by the BBC and voted for by the public. Adored especially by middle-aged women, many of whom camp out for his concert tickets, he has become a fixture of the British entertainment world and of British public life, an icon, and all the more because of the mostly British scope of his success.
The Ultimate Pop Star, a Channel 4 programme broadcast in 2004, revealed that Cliff Richard had sold more singles in the UK than any other music artist, ahead of the Beatles in second place and Elvis Presley in third.
Sir Cliff has become joint owner of the Arora International Hotel in Manchester, which opened in June 2004.
After having not performed as Cliff and the Shadows since 1989/1990, Cliff joined the Shadows on stage on June 14, 2004, at the London Palladium. The Shadows had decided to re-form for one final tour of the UK, with this concert heralded as their final ever concert as the Shadows.
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Britons are always surprised that he is a virtual unknown in America, because during the height of his success in the UK he enjoyed Elvis-like fame.
Cliff is currently working on an album of duets, including material with Dionne Warwick, LeAnn Rimes, Barry Gibb and Daniel O'Donnell.
Cliff showed his image isn't entirely clean-cut recently when he told Gordon Ramsay to 'F*ck off' on The F-Word. Ramsay had decided to see if he could get Cliff to swear on live TV, and only after some cajoling did Cliff relent.
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Published on - October 24th, 2011 (Modified on - December 6th, 2013) (by April Dykman)
Every week we feature a "reader story" at Get Rich Slowly. Some stories contain general advice; others are examples of how a GRS reader achieved financial success — or failure. These stories feature people from all levels of financial maturity and with all sorts of incomes.
Our friends at credit card comparison website CardRatings.com are also looking for some reader stories, and they've asked if GRS readers would like to be featured on their site. Currently they are looking for people who can talk about one of the following two topics:
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I'd be curious to hear some of these stories, but I notice the media never wants to hear from those of us who managed to avoid credit card debt altogether.
I guess our stories aren't sexy enough
A penny of prevention is worth a pound of cure. It's not sexy but it's true.
Digging my way out of a hugely, mind- and soul-crushing debt load was WAY harder than living within my means is now, but it's still a struggle (although my credit score and history are gorgeous, I could always pay, it just got out of hand). When digging out, I read up on every tip I cold get my paws on (and got extra jobs too). I hang out here and at the YNAB boards much like some people use 12-step plans.
Good for you I do think people should share their stories, don't get me wrong. "Redemptive narratives" are always more interesting than people who never went astray.
Agreed. My story would be super short. It goes something like this:
"I don't buy things I don't have money to pay for on the spot. Well, I guess I do use a credit card, but I pay it off in full each month. And when I want something that I don't have the money for, I either put aside a little at a time, or I go get a second job. Or I sell some stuff on ebay/amazon. Or I babysit a lot."
It's pretty boring, truth be told, but it does work. I tried to tell this once to an athletic trainer who worked at my PT's office. He was bemoaning his lack of money and telling me how he couldn't afford to travel (especially in response to hearing some places I have been). I think this guy makes more in a year than I made in 4, so I was pretty shocked. But when I explained the above, he just shook his head and said "I don't get it. That wouldn't work."
@Leah — that pretty much sums up my story too I do without things or wait until I can save up for something I want.
Sometimes I find it hard to get people to understand that though. I'm amazed at how many people treat consumer debt as normal and inevitable, and how often I hear that I'm "too young to worry so much about retirement" (I'm in my early thirties!) and that I "should spend more on yourself." People don't want to hear that you can't have everything you want, whenever you want. (Well, you can, but I think we all know the consequences!)
Apparently it's okay to make financial sacrifices to get yourself out of trouble, but not okay to make compromises to stay out of trouble.
Dropping my credit score by 80 points was easy. All I had to do was try 3 times in 4 months to refinance my farm. Never mind that all the failures were due to things other than my creditworthiness*, 3 hard pulls for refi in 4 months apparently equals "bad credit risk".
Didn't quite drop by 100 or I'd email them.
*failure 1: incompetent bank resulting in me deciding to take my business elsewhere mid-process
failure 2: incompetent appraiser who freaked out when he saw my team name emblazoned on my trailer and declared us a "commercial property" despite zoning that prohibits commercial business here.
failure 3: loss of property value dropping below threshold for refi. Thanks for nothing, housing bubble!
I'd like to hear some stories about people who switched credit cards because of unfair practices – like I did.
When my credit card company raised my interest rate to 35% with no reason given (I pay in full every month), I spent a couple of very frustrating hours on the phone trying to get an answer.
After being told that I probably did something to lower my credit rating and a series of other "explanations" that didn't make sense, I responded to one of these nonsensical explanations (that I had too much credit available) and asked to lower my credit limit as I had no need of the high limit that they had kept raising. I was immediately transferred to someone who told me that no they had just raised everyone's interest rate across the board but because I was such a good customer they would lower mine to 9%.
I began looking for a new bank but didn't bother to tell them why I was switching. The difficulty I had talking to anyone with a reasonable explanation told me that they didn't really care if I was happy doing business with them.
If you pay your credit card in full every month, then why do you care what your interest rate is? You're not going to pay any interest when you pay in full each month.
If you pay in full every month, why do you worry about interest rate? I know that's something pretty far off my radar screen. I worry a lot more about ease of use, rewards, etc.
I don't – except that I was concerned that there was some error in my credit rating that caused the jump. When I got the run around trying to find out why and then finally learned that it was totally arbitrary, I decided I wanted to work with a company that would talk to me, not jack up my interest rate in the hope that I get into financial difficulties and end up getting fleeced. It was more the principle of the thing.


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15 Ways to Spend Black Friday at Home
We just don't have it in us to venture out into the shopping madness of Black Friday. Since we're lucky enough to have the day off, we'd much rather spend it at home, enjoying leftovers and catching up with family and friends. If you don't yet have plans and you're thinking of staying in, we've gathered a few ideas.
- Ask your friends to bring their Thanksgiving leftovers over for a Black Friday potluck.
- Spend the day making gifts instead of buying them.
- Rent or download your favorite films and enjoy a movie marathon.
- Break out the Monopoly, Scrabble, or Trivial Pursuit board.
- Start planning those holiday party playlists.
- Destress from family time with a nice soak in the tub.
- Hunker down in the kitchen and make some holiday cookies.
- Read a book or magazine.
- Make yourself a Black Friday cocktail.
- Plant a one-pot winter herb garden in your kitchen.
- Burn off the Thanksgiving calories by exercising at home.
- Put up your holiday decor.
- Write your holiday cards and letters. Real, handwritten mail is so exciting to receive!
- Shop in your pantry and closet for things you can donate.
- Clean your bedroom and enjoy a good night's sleep.
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Make a list of at least 10 things in your life that you are grateful for. I think almost everyone would benefit from ending each day recalling the positive, beautiful, good things that we have seen, or done or received. It helps get your priorities in order and offset the many negative things we have to deal with.
wow. thanks for the great ideas and comment! how inspiring... i've only shopped once on black friday and it was not at all worth any so called savings... i was exhausted the rest of the day and ended buying on impulse... no fun and i will never do that again... i've also decided this year to make it a totally handmade christmas... and whatever i can't make myself i am buying from other crafty people... so if i do shop on friday it will be online at etsy. enjoy the day!
I will be catching up on my Mc Leod's Daughters series on Netflix addiction and making bread and planting flowers. Yeah to the beautiful simple things which I am grateful for.
Then I am going camping for a couple of days!!
happy thanksgiving!!
Not shopping is good for you and good for the planet! November 27 is "Buy Nothing Day." my preference rather than "Black "Friday." It always occurs day after Thanksgiving and originated about ten or so years ago.
Kalle Lasn, the creator of Adbusters, has some insightful thinking about consumerism and the state of our culture and souls.
How about sparing a thought for the poor store staff who can't have a decent night's sleep (following their Thanksgiving) and have to get up in the middle of the night to go to work so the their bosses can get more shoppers to spend more money. What is wrong with this picture????
who really goes shopping at 3, 4 or 5am other than online. How about shopping for items to donate to charity - help those who have to work black friday (mostly underemployed or 2nd income jobs) and help those not so "design within reach" (NB I laugh at DWR as most of their stock that everyone here drools over is not so DWR).
cleaning the pantry for donatable food items and the closets for unworn winter coats and suits to donate is also a good friday activity...
I want that daybed. Where is it from? Anyone know?!
"I want that daybed. Where is it from? Anyone know?!"
It's only available at Walmart at 3am Friday Morning, the Day after Thanksgiving.
One per customer, please...
...and if you are caught trampling the staff, your discount daybed will be taken away.
Work on a home improvement project. We replaced our carpet with bamboo floors this year. Maybe next year, we'll paint a room.
Come up with a term for the day other than "Black Friday."


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stay away from potentially triggering things (like numbers) or anything that you think could possibly upset someone, while stilll getting the point across! i think what you're writing about is great! you should submit it to the blog when you're done!
Hello! was hoping i could be in your "other blogs" section as a personal blog? I'm in recovery for anorexia and recently began a campaign called "3 Good Things" you can find in my faq. :)
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thank you. to the anon i answered with the sugar coating, i'm sorry if i came off as rude or angry, but the accusation that i don't know how hard recovery is really upset me.
never give up!
i take offense to this. i have been battling my eating disorder for about 5 years now. the first time i sought treatment it was for strictly anorexia. that was in january of 2009. i relapsed within a month, and also began bingeing/abusing laxatives along with restricting. got treatment in july and august 2009, relapsed again in october (same symptoms). got treatment in january and february 2010 and was doing well and i started college. about a month into college, something traumatic happened to me, and i began purging orally to cope. this went on until august 2011.
so don't tell me i'm sugar coating recovery, that i don't know the ups and downs. i do. there were times my ed made me want to end my life. but i'm not going to sit here and blog about that. this blog is about RECOVERY. i truly believe recovery is AMAZING. i'm not saying it's easy- far from it. recovery is a process, not an event. but it is worth it. that's the point of this blog, to remind people that recovery is worth it. of course tools are important, and i'm still in therapy and i still see a nutritionist when i visit home on breaks.
as for me, you're right, you never know what things can happen. but you know what, i finally think i'm done with my eating disorder, and i am damn proud of that. the recovery life i have lived these past few months has been happier than any of my time with my ed. are there bad days? of course. but i wake up the next day and i keep going. i will never give up.
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awesome! i'm proud of you! :D
Yell back.
the only answer to "why" i have is that bingeing is violent. ED symptoms are violent acts you commit against your own body. when you binge, you're committing a violent act against your body by forcing more food than it can comfortably handle, thus it hurts.
look into residential centers. residential don't care about weight. IP is in a hospital setting, resi you live there but it's not a hospital
currently no, but i'll do some research into it :)
I initially started Clear Confusion to get support at the outset of eating disorder recovery, but as I got stronger I decided to migrate the negative (and possibly triggering) posts to a different URL and convert the Tumblr under clearlyconfusedchild into an advice and motivation blog with the sporadic, brief personal update. I do not post numbers or food specifics.
I post with a frequency of just four to six staggered posts per day with any important and time-sensitive links and information going up as needed. (For instance, posts for awareness weeks do not run on a cue and neither do answers.) I never post an answer unless I am given explicit permission or the asking user has chosen to remain on the anonymous setting.
Over the years, I have experienced self-injury, depression, anxiety disorders, ED-NOS that ran the full spectrum of behaviors, as well as self-acceptance struggles as a gay woman. I know and love people who have struggled with other addictions, personality disorders, and post-traumatic stress disorder.
I hope to be of service and help to anyone who might seek support, even if that means pointing people to other resources or people who may be better able to help. Never forget that you are a worthy and beautiful soul!
try sending them again because the videos i've downloaded so far i cant find on my comp :)
i will change it! and thank you so much! i also adoreeee when i recover!
what kind of information are you looking for? facts, informtion, help, etc? i can look through what we have or research anything else for you
i know. i know how you feel. but listen to me when i say you will be happy one day, things do get better. please believe me when i say this. this is not a doctor or someone who has never been there saying this. i've been there. i really thought things would never get better. but they do. they really do. over the last few months i've had a lot of shit thrown at me, and i never thought i'd be strong enough to handle it without turning to ed/si. but i am. i have not turned to either of those things and i feel happier than i have in a long while. of course there are still rough days, but in the end, recovery is worth it. you will be happy again one day. i mean it <3
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i dont recall getting your video, but im sure if you send it in again i can use it! also, very sorry about not having it, i've been losing my mind lately
my best advice is to take deep breaths, maybe write or do something to distract you. remind yourself that no matter what you eat in one or two days your body is not going to change size or shape IN ANY WAY. and think of how great you'll feel when you succeed in not giving in to ed. When ed yells at you, YELL BACK!
stay strong <3
this aspect of life as a teen girl is unknown
for most which is a taboo topic to be spoken of
but is battled by a world wide of people
this aspect of life as a teen girl is unknown
for one whose life got to a point where her eating disorder consumed her
the tears of anxiety of eating which is normal to most
the lost of a period and being forever cold
the thought of there's no reason to stay alive
yes my eating disorder was ruling my body and mind
BUT now I am taking what was once mine BACK
recovery is a choice to restore the self destruction i was to blind to see
until the day i saw a picture my mom had taken of me
i am in recovery to save my self from me
-SIGNED Brianna (butterflykisseswithlove)
Grounding Methods
Ideas for when you feel out of control, are having a flashback and/or need grounding…
Often times non specialist doctors are uneducated and dont realize eating problems unless you're practically dying. Its still worth a try to express you're concern to your doctor and ask for recommendations for a specialist. A specialist will be able to take you more seriously and can provide better care.
personally, i find having someone to talk to helps alot. I often try to have someone that i can text constantly throughout the day. I personally get alot of anxiety on thanksgiving because of past experiences i had. Also, watching tv, or going on the computer, reading a book or working on art are some of the distractions that i engage in. If you look on our page over the next few days we'll be posting tips.
Also, the video requirments can be found here:
you can post the video on youtube (unlisted if you dont want anyone to see it) or you can send it to my email which i can give you :)
if you're only slightly under, they often put you on weight managment and hope that you gain a little more weight. I;m not sure if theres an exact number. I was 10lbs under and then made me gain, but i was eating a "average" meal size, not the weight gain plan. They may throw in an extra snack for you, it depends on how you eat now and what the program is like.
I want to follow you :)
we're posting tips the next couple of days to help out with the holidays. Thanksgivings rough, it's my least favorite day of the year and i still struggle A LOT that day. Try to eat what your comfortable with trying to make sure you're eating enough. Then engage in conversation or other activites to distract yourself after eating. Have someone you can call or talk to a family member before hand that you can trust to support you that day.
Stay Strong <3


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Georgia finally got its first commitment for 2010 when Dalton defensive end Jalen Fields committed to the Bulldogs during UGA's Junior Day on Saturday.
"I told [Mark Richt] and he was hugging me and my family," Fields told the AJC. "Georgia is the place I want to be. I believe in [Richt] and Georgia. Coach Richt has already done so many great things at Georgia. I'm a hometown guy, so there was no need for me to look around anywhere else. Georgia is where I want to be, and it's an honor to be the first [commitment] for next year."
The 6-foot-5, 245-pound Fields picked UGA among seven offers, including Tennessee, Alabama, and FSU. Had Fields waited longer, he was expected to double or triple his scholarship offers.
"I like 'Coach O' a lot [Tennessee recruiting coordinator Ed Orgeron], but Georgia was my first offer and my first love," Fields said. "I'm happy with Georgia, my family is happy with Georgia. That's where I want to be, and I'm finished with my recruiting. I'm glad to get it over with. Georgia is my dream school. Now I can focus on Dalton football and helping us be the best team we can be."
Fields, who is a junior, had told the AJC on that chances were high that he would give the Bulldogs an early pledge, and Fields delivered on his word on Saturday. "It's great to be a Georgia Bulldog. It doesn't get any better than this."
The first commitment for Georgia Tech's 2010 recruiting class was Collins Hill tailback Charles Perkins.
On Saturday, UGA also offered Tucker sophomore linebacker James Vaughters. [Click here to go to the story and see video of the sophomore sensation]
Click here to bookmark the AJC's Recruiting Coverage
March 21st, 2009
10:12 pm
Competitive, let me get this straight. You (a tennessee fan) are telling UGA fans they need to earn some respect before mouthing off? Maybe you should direct that comment to Kiffin. I do believe he is UT's head coach. What has he done to back up all his talk? That's what i thought. I think big o made his comment not based on UT's track record over the past 5, 10, 15, or 20 years. I think that comment was based on the circus that has come about over the past few weeks. I certainly don't respect Kiffin after all his childish antics that have come about. The vol nation respects and supports this guy which is reason for lack of respect. God knows i wouldn't tell a sole if i was a vol fan. I think you will understand a little more when UT gets ripped by every SEC team they face this year.
March 21st, 2009
9:50 pm
Who cares if the kid is African-American or not? Can he play? That's what matters. The thing that's great about Richt is ALL his players love him and so do the parents. He's not some slick, hair greased back. At least we can respect our coach…not like some of the other SEC schools, need I name names?
March 21st, 2009
9:45 pm
[...] First Commitment of 2010 Class- Today Georgia hosted their Junior day where they landed their first commitment of the 2010 class with Dalton DE Jalen Fields. Fields stands in at 6′5 245 pounds and chose [...]
March 21st, 2009
9:41 pm
i agree with you competitive, georgia didnt even beat Tennessee in the 90's, and i can guarantee you Tennessee will never be tearing down the field goals after beating georgia.
March 21st, 2009
9:17 pm
big o,
You're right, no one respects UT right now, especially UGA fans. And for good reason, with all those National Championships Georgia has won the last 25 years. Of course, you guys were robbed 2 years ago of a national title…and the SEC title…and the SEC East title, all in the same year. You remember that year, when Tennessee ripped off Georgia's head and crapped down their necks. Georgia fans are still crying about getting ripped off when they couldn't take care of a barely above average UT team that season.
Yes, UT was bad last season. Yes, UGA beat us without too much trouble. Yes, we've had 2 bad seasons out of 4. And maybe our new coach has made some comments that probably shouldn't have been made. But what has Georgia and their super-coach Mark Richt done? If you take off your red and black glasses for a minute, you'll acknowledge that Georgia is a good not great program. They are consistently in the hunt, but have never taken the next step to be championship material. I'm not saying it's easy to make that jump, but it annoys me to hear Georgia fans talking as if they are Florida or USC or something.
Tennessee has slipped some over the last decade, which is why Fulmer needed to be replaced. But if you and your team don't respect UT, the Dawgs will get spanked again like they did 2 years ago. Despite what ESPN's talking heads would have you believe, there is not a huge talent deficit at UT. If (and I admit, it's a big if) UT can get even average QB play this season, we'll be right there fighting for the East with the Floridas of the league.
Georgia needs to earn some respect before they start mouthing off, too.
March 21st, 2009
9:06 pm
Slow news day, huh..? This headline flash just has me busting at the seams. Now I want to know how many 8th graders have committed and how many unborned are considering UGA…Geez on a ferris wheel…
March 21st, 2009
8:49 pm
Great Choice Jalen. I can already tell you have great passion, and love for UGA. Good luck to you, Go Dawgs!
March 21st, 2009
8:40 pm
Great ckoice Jalen I will sleep well tonight. Tell dad I said hello
March 21st, 2009
8:26 pm
…or be an idiot like "UGA Dummy" who can't spell 'their'. No English classes at Tech, huh?
Welcome aboard Jalen, hopefully you will love it!
March 21st, 2009
8:07 pm
Will you qualify or be like the other "supers" that cant even spell they're name?


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Beer Making
Mash tuns, Boilers, Aerators, Hop strainers, Pumps, Chillers, Grain mills, Burners and Steel Fermenters.
De Luxe Mash Tun - superior£95.00
This Insulated 45 litre Mash Tun holds up to 15kg of grain.
It is fitted with a 22cm diameter domed stainless steel false bottom which is connected to the steel ball valve tap with a screw in barbed end which means that this can be used for both mashing and sparging.
Recessed lifting handles are moulded into the blue lower section whilst swing lever handles are fitted higher up.
It's dimensions are 48cm deep including the tap, 44cm wide and 44cm tall.
To obtain the best results preheat the tun well to strike temperature or slightly above with the lid on.
Make the initial mash temperature 5C above normal prior to adding the grist then seal the tun for the entire mash length unchecked.
It's not cheap but the best rarely is!
You may also require...
Mash Thermometer£13.95
An alcohol filled thermometer within a protective casing.
It has a maximum overall length of 28.5cm and a range of -10 to +110 degrees C.
Rotating Sparge Arm£24.95
This is a self-powered rotating sparge arm which produces a fine evenly distributed spray enabling an efficient sparge to be easily achieved.
With one end of the supplied clear tubing attached to the top of the sparge arm simply attach the other end to your hot liquor tank (a suitable connector will be required).
The flat white support plate (95mm by 650mm) sits on top of your boiler / lauter tun with the rotating arm suspended below.
A movable O ring on the shaft enables the height of the arm to be adjusted to a suitable vertical position.
As the liquor runs through the arm this rotates providing a fine spray over your mash.
The vertical shaft is 200mm long .The rotating arm is 270mm but it can be trimmed if necessary.
Wort Boiling Pan - 32 litre£64.00
A restaurant grade stainless steel boiling pan complete with a 1/2" bore stainless steel ball valve tap with stainless steel mesh filter.
Cheapest boiler around, needs independent heat source.
Suitable for use with a gas burner/range/some non-induction type electric hobs......gas preferred.
Only put on the tap tubing after the heating source has been extinguished.
Diameter 35cm, Maximum overall height 37cm.
Braided Tubing - 12.5mm internal diameter£2.50
A 1 metre length of thick walled nylon food grade braided syphon PVC tubing with an 12.5mm bore reinforced with nylon mesh and suitable for use in temperatures of up to 70C.
Tightness of fit is eased by dipping the end in hot water.
If you order 2 units of this item you will receive one 2- metre length in one piece, 3 units as a 3 metre length etc.
Big Button Timer£10.00
A big button 99 minute timer perfect for infusion, stepped and decoction mashes as well as for the boil.
It has a large start/stop button, counts either up or down, and has a good beeper with adequate volume. Magnets on the back can hold it in place but it has a one piece fold out stand as well.
It frees the brewer to focus on other aspects of brewing without having to watch the clock!


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"The Lowest Point of the Entire Series"
Crossroads of Twilight is a long, tedious, uninteresting entry into what has become a tired and bloated fantasy series. This is a book filled with plot threads stretched well beyond their logical breaking point. Consisting of five plot lines involving the core characters, most of which have been dragged through no fewer than four of the preceding novels, this entry fails to capture any of the excitement and wonder that made the first third of this long, LONG series so incredible. Characters are morphed beyond recognition, put into ridiculous and illogical situations in, I suppose, an effort to up the ante for the promised epic conclusion. After ten books one would think that Rand, Matt, or Perrin would finally come to accept their roles in the slowly unfolding drama but we are yet again subjected to endless exposition detailing their illogical and nonsensical reluctance. This book is boring and tedious and at times, unforgivingly silly. Unless you've invested countless hours in this series and, like myself, are determined to see it through to the end, I would in no way suggest this novel as any kind of standalone read. I'm not even sure it would make any kind of sense unless you've trudged through the previous nine. If you are a fan of the series, I suggest getting the audiobook – the stellar narration of Michael Kramer and Kate Reading make this bitter pill go down a lot easier and I assure you that the series does get better – particularly when Brandon Sanderson takes over after Jordan's untimely death.
"Is It Real or Is It My Imagination?"
What the heck?
The ending blew me away.
Top notch narration. She does an excellent job fleshing out the different players.
Elanor with her cup of stars.
Horror novels, particular those written in the 20th century or beyond, are not my cup of tea. Despite my undying (see what I did there?) devotion to Edgar Allen Poe and H.P. Lovecraft and a smattering respect for Mary Shelly and Bram Stoker, I've never enjoyed anything that could be considered modern horror. So, I'm not entirely sure what prompted me to spend a few bucks on The Haunting of Hill House except perhaps that I'm a sucker for haunted houses (just not novels about haunted houses). This novel blew me away. This is how real horror should be done. True terror, after all, is about what you can't see and the anticipation of what is just beyond the scope of your perception. The Haunting of Hill House is not only a frightening read, it delves deep into character, into history, and into numerous literary and psychological themes (such as the fine line between reality and imagination). Shirley Jackson is a master at building suspense and delivering the payoff without resolving the underlying and overarching mysteries. By novel's end you too might find yourself lost somewhere between reality and fantasy. The audiobook presentation is top notch. Great book. Sad Shirley Jackson didn't write more.
"Just Plain Awesome"
I never write reviews of audiobooks before I finish listening to the entire book, even if I've read the book many times before. I will make an exception here since a) it's free; b) it's just plain awesome; and c) it's free. R.A. Salvatore is what I would call average fantasy, a tick or two below Terry Brooks but nothing, in essence, like or at the level of, say, George RR Martin, Joe Abercrombe, or Robert Jordan. His books are basically novelizations of Dungeons and Dragon game scenarios complete with towns, villages, monsters, and character classes. All that's missing are the die rolls when his characters get into combat. His books are lite and fun, sometime a little on the corny side, especially his earlier stuff. And yet, I've happily read everything the man has written and call myself a fan. That said, I rarely recommend Salvatore to readers who are not at least casually familiar with D&D or Forgotten Realms. Here is an exception. The narrators thus far have turned this average fantasy world into a real gem. For the price you can't go wrong and I have no qualms about calling this the greatest deal in Audible history. I would have happily paid a credit for 10 hours of pure, fantasy joy. Get this today!
"New Narrator, Still an Excellent Book"
Forget all the reviews focusing solely on the decision to change narrators after the third book. The initial series was planned as a trilogy, to end after Abaddon's Gate. But, due to the success of the series and likely the decision by SyFy to turn it into a television series, The Expanse was expanded. I can only guess that Jefferson Mays was contracted for three books and unavailable for this and future entries. So what! Yes it's different and his choice of inflection and accent don't match perfectly with Mays but it takes all of 15 minutes to get beyond this and the narration is otherwise fine. Don't let bad reviews or inconsistent narration keep you from another excellent entry into the now expanded Expanse series. While Cibola Burn is, in my opinion, the weakest novel of the series thus far, it remains a fun, well written, book with great characters, a lot of humor, and, as always, a few things to say about the human condition.
Cibola Burn is basically a disaster story set on an alien planet millions of light years from Earth. Thanks to the newly opened gates mankind is now starting to expand beyond the physical limits of the solar system. The first world mankind encounters, Ilus or New Terra, is rich in resources and breathable air but lacking a compatible biosphere and covered by abandoned alien technology. Soon, Ilus becomes the frontier and the site of humanity's first war beyond our own stars as things quickly go wrong in all kinds of ways. It reminded me a great deal of disaster films like The Poseidon Adventure or, more recently, Gravity, where one thing after another goes wrong and suddenly things that once mattered, like alliances and contracts and settler's rights, are forgotten as life becomes about overcoming one problem after another to survive for one more hour, one more day. As a result, this book is full of clichés, from the single minded bad guy whose lack of basic human decency is only eclipsed by his lack of basic human logic, to the guilt-laden terrorist whose biggest flaw is his lack of control to the way the crew and characters come up with solutions to the myriad problems that seem to constantly pop up. This is also the first book to set most of the action planet-side, which is an interesting twist.
I did not enjoy Cibola Burn as much as I did the previous three books. I felt like the greater mystery of the protomolecule should have been resolved in the last book and that now, the author is simply tacking on my story, more mystery. It certainly has that "tacked on" quality and the series feels as if it's being over-stretched. Even the explanation behind why Holden and his crew are still involved in galactic politics feels out of place. As much as I love Holden, Naomi, Alex, and Amos, it would have more sense, I think, to start with new characters and build a new trilogy.
Despite its flaws, this is still a great book and a fun, edge of your seat read (or listen) and fully recommended.
"Best Fantasy Novel of 2014"
Is it even possible to say enough good things about this novel? Or, to say anything that hasn't already been said? Sanderson is a marvel. This is a massive novel that reads like a book half its page length. The story rarely dragged, even the interlude chapters that irritated me in the first book, in Words of Radiance were fun, interesting, and whimsical. More than that, they actually started to make sense in the overall, emerging, story. The story is also tight and focused, almost exclusively following the central characters through the primary storyline. Unlike most fantasy novels of this length, there are no lingering subplots, no secondary characters to drag to the central story off in different directions in order to drag out the plot and lengthen the drama. On top of all this praise, hard as it is to be believe, but I feel like Brandon Sanderson is growing as a writer. His novels are not only becoming more complex but his writing is growing more intricate and sophisticated, no longer relying on typical descriptors or dramatic queues that so often make high fantasy stories predictable. More than this, Sanderson does not rely on graphic violence, graphic sex, or out-of-place profanity the way other working fantasy writers do. While it doesn't bother me in other books, it is often used as a crutch to prop up weak writing. As for narration, Michael Kramer and Kate Reading are simply put, the best American fantasy narrators in the audiobook industry. This series is a must-read for any fan of high fantasy.
"Four Star Novel From a Five Star Author"
Absolutely. The choice of narrators was perfect.
Terminal World - great characters, interesting world, contrived, predictable story.
Blue Remembered Earth starts out slow and takes its time developing the central storyline but what it lacks in typical, Alastair Reynolds, space opera, action it makes up for with outstanding world and character building. The plot is essentially a scavenger hunt in space and is as contrived as it sounds. The characters are given clues and are led along, much like the reader, pretty much in the dark, motivated only by curiosity and yet often overcome with reluctance to leave their comfortable lives. As a result, I found the overall story dissatisfying and one of the rare Alastair Reynold books I did not fully enjoy. That said, I found the central and supporting characters some of the most compelling of any Reynold's story and the near future world that the author creates one of his best, easily matching the complexity and whimsy of Revelation Space. While this first entry of the Poseidon's Children trilogy was somewhat disappointing, this novel is still excellent hard science fiction and I am quite looking forward to diving into the sequel. The narration was excellent – outstanding decision to change narrators for this series. Kobna Holdbrook-Smith was a perfect choice for the numerous African accents and adds depth to the story and the characters.
"All Style, No Substance"
I find myself in concurrence with almost every review posted, both positive and negative. The Magicians is everything readers claim, from an adult Harry Potter to a wicked spin on Narnia with a dose of Once and Future King tossed in for good measure all bound up with a host of odd pop culture references. Its characters too often remind me of the droopy, semi-depressed, semi-conscious teenagers of the Twilight films and are juxtaposed with a handful of only slightly interesting professors at Brakebills School of Magic and later one or two characters from the magical land of Fillory. It ambles quite easily through four years of Quentin Coldfield's life and his transformation from a depressed, introverted, but brilliant teenager in Brooklyn to an angry, bitter, drug abusing, 20 something magician by book's end. As a result, I find this a difficult book to recommend. The promise of its premise never lives up to its conclusion and it left me with absolutely no desire to find out what happens in the next novel. And yet I did not hate this book and found some of it enjoyable. If Audible puts this one on sale I might suggest it. Otherwise, steer to books that don't sacrifice substance for style.
"Warning! This Book Is Nothing Like Ender's Game!"
In the author's commentary at the end of the audiobook, Orson Scott Card explains why he feels Speaker for the Dead is the book he really wanted to write when he set out to write Ender's Game. I can't imagine how one would set out to write the rich, humanistic tapestry of Speaker For the Dead and end up with Ender's Game, one of the greatest military SF novels of all time yet so very different in so many ways. If you have not read or heard that the second book in the Ender's Game series is absolutely nothing like the first book, here is your warning. This novel is set several thousand years after the events in Ender's Game and Ender himself, thanks to the time deficit of traveling near light speed, has aged but only into his 30's. There are no battle schools and the only battles fought are idealistic in nature. There is a deep, well written mystery to this novel that will keep you reading long after you realize there are no action or battle sequences to be had. I have known so many readers who were disappointed in this sequel to Ender's Game but if you stick with it, I think Speaker for the Dead is actually a better, more meaningful book that explores the deeper themes introduced in Ender's Game.
"Reads Like A Summer Blockbuster"
Abaddon's Gate, the third novel in the Expanse, is on par with the lite, somewhat melodramatic tone of this shallow but fun series. The action and characters play out like a Hollywood film and the novel is weakest when it tries to be deep and meaningful, failed attempts at clever commentary on the human condition. There's a religious element in this entry that, because of the complete absence of religion in the first two books, feels wildly out of place and never quite works. Its strengths are its action sequences, the interaction of its main characters, and the overall world building. By the novel's end, we finally discover what "The Expanse" really is and are only marginally closer to solving the bigger mysteries of the overall story. Like the first two books, this one introduces new characters who play pivotal roles in the unfolding drama but will disappear by book four. This is a really fun series that may be a little too contemporary for its own good. If you're looking for deeper meaning in your Science Fiction, stick with Simmons or Reynolds. If you're just wanting a good, enjoyable, action laden SciFi story without all the baggage of military SF, then I would highly recommend this series.
"Possibly Sanderson's Best Work Yet"
I didn't get a print version - audio only!
The epic finish.
I admit I was apprehensive and had this not been written by one of my favorite authors it's unlikely I would have ever given it a chance. Like vampires and zombies, superhero stories are a dime a dozen these days. But Sanderson delivers another knockout, adding depth and world-building along with signature Sanderson characters and action to a bloated and tired sub-genre. This one is definitely worth your time and I can't imagine this not finding its way into theaters or onto television soon.
"A Novel Idea Just Not a Novel Idea"
Not Scalzi's Best Book
Of course - Old Man's War is a classic
He added a whimsical element to the narration but little more.
I'm a big fan of John Scalzi but I couldn't help be a tad bit disappointed in Redshirts. The first part of the novel is really just an extended gimmick on the more recognizable elements of Trek lore. It's a fun, quick read for any Trek fan and would have worked well as a novella or even a short story, flowing very much like an episode of Star Trek, but ultimately too shallow to carry an entire novel and so Scalzi tacks on two extra "codas" that feel themselves like loosely connected short stories or even supplemental material. Had these additional segments not been tacked on, I suppose it would not have qualified for the Hugo Best Novel category, an award which it won earlier in 2013. Wil Wheaton's narration of the audiobook is a nice touch though there were times when I felt like a professional narrator might have done a better job with the text. Despite the Hugo, this is not one of John Scalzi's better novels.
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Nearby parks include Berkshire Neighborhood Park, Suitland Park and Walker Mill Regional Park.
Nearby schools include District Heights Elementary School, Thomas Claggett Elementary School and Francis Scott Key Elementary School.
The closest grocery stores are Food Mart, One Best Food and Gallos Italllas Grocery.
Nearby coffee shops include Starbucks, Starbucks and Star Bucks Forestville Md. There are seven restaurants within a 15 minute walk including Leo's Carry Out, Taste Buds and Lucky Star Restaurant.


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uncaringbear said...
You summed it up perfectly, Matt. The one thing that I will add is that your concerns are not exclusive to people in the role of tanks. I will not heal dungeons these days for the reasons you've covered so well. Sadly, I won't DPS them, either. At the end of the day, I have zero desire to put up with the negativity so often encountered in PuGs regardless of my role.
I think Blizzard really missed the mark with the 5 mans in this expansion. The challenge of working together in group should be focused on raids, not dungeons. I'm happy to put up with countless wipes and frustrating encounters on raid nights, but I sure as hell don't need that in 5 mans. Dungeons should be used as a mechanic for gearing up players in a reasonably easy and accessible manner, not mini raid encounters that ultimately frustrate a large percentage of everyday players.
I find this comment interesting. I don't think that easier heroics would solve the problem. Case in point: my tanking warrior is currently 79 and is blasting through LK normals. These dungeons are easy, nobody could call them anything else. Because it's easy, I had 3 runs of HoL yesterday where a hunter (different hunter each time) would run ahead and pull packs, not misdirect them onto me or anything just pull them and have his pet tank them. Because he knows he's not going to die as a result. I was pulling like a madwoman already because if you take the time to type 'Hi guys! Let me know when you're ready!' you get either silence or 'gogo ffs noob'. One literally ran from the golem boss through the gauntlet room, brought all of them to life at once, grabbed the two packs of elementals from the next room and proceeded to tank them. That is not fun for me as a tank. That doesn't allow me to do what I enjoy doing, which is set the pace through the instance and control the mobs.
uncaringbear said...
My point is that the LK dungeons were just the right level of difficulty. You could go into any of them with any PuG group and have a very decent chance of success and be able to collect your badges. If DPS chose to be silly and irresponsible, it didn't always result in a wipe. They didn't require 2 to 3 hours of grief like the Cata dungeons. As a tank, you still have the ability to set the pace in a LK dungeon - don't let an idiot ruin it for you. Also, you're going to love running Cata dungeons if you enjoy being in the driver's seat as a tank.


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Business Ideas in the News / April 24, 2014
Taiga Biotechnologies may wipe out blood banks as we know them. The Aurora, Colorado-based startup has developed and licensed stem-cell technologies that can grow an almost limitless supply of red blood cells. If they work (and it's looking likely) the technologies could be used to provide blood where it's needed the most—ambulances and disaster sites, for instance. Eventually, they could even replace some or all of the 39,000 units of blood transfused into patients every day.
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Originally posted by Dane Carlson on April 24, 2014 in Ideas.
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