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Exchange rate instability: determinants and predictability
AbstractThe paper is concerned with exchange rate instability, by which we mean large changes in exchange rates. The paper has two objectives. First, we search for plausible determinants of currency crashes. To do this we examine annual panel data for a large sample of developing countries. The work is non-structural, taking the form of probit regressions which link currency crashes to a variety of candidate causes. We examine a comprehensive set of both foreign and domestic explanatory variables. The list includes: foreign conditions; the vulnerability of the country to a crash; the level of external indebtedness; the composition of this debt; measures of domestic government policy; and measures of the state of well-being of the economy. The second objective of the paper is to examine the predictability of exchange rate crashes. For this, we use quarterly time series data from eight countries in the European Monetary System to calibrate two structural models of speculative currency attacks. The first model relies on a traditional monetary approach to exchange rate determination in a target zone, and the second uses a Markov-switching model with time-varying transition probabilities. Both models are calibrated using nontraditional methods to determine model parameters, as we are primarily interested in our models' ability to predict the exchange rate regime that will prevail in the next quarter. In consonance with the older literature on empirical exchange rate models, we do a reasonable job in-sample of predicting currency crises, but a very poor job of forecasting currency crises one quarter ahead.
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Publication status: Published in Managing capital flows and exchange rates : perspectives from the Pacific basin (Cambridge University Press, 1998)
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- Richard A. Meese & Andrew K. Rose, 1996. "Exchange rate instability: determinants and predictability," Proceedings, Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco, Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco, pages 183-205.
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- Gourinchas, Pierre-Olivier & Landerretche, Oscar & Valdés, Rodrigo, 2001.
"Lending Booms: Latin America and the World,"
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"De facto and official exchange rate regimes in transition economies,"
Economic Systems,
Elsevier, vol. 29(2), pages 256-275, June.
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1. Takeover TV (1995– )
Stars: Neil Andrews, David Crow, Philip Quinton, David Hayles
2. Troldspejlet (1989– )
25 min
Jakob Stegelmann reviews upcoming movies, video and dvd releases, video games, comic books, and role playing games.
Stars: Jakob Stegelmann, Carl Giacomello, Loui Giacomello, Christopher Hedegaard Andersen
3. The Adam and Joe Show (1996–2001)
25 min | Comedy
Stars: Adam Buxton, Joe Cornish, Nigel Buxton, Shaun Troke
4. Adam & Joe's American Animation Adventure (2001– )
Part of Channel 4's Hot Reels: Animation Grand Prix, Adam and Joe assume various identities, showcasing current examples of animation.
Stars: Adam Buxton, Joe Cornish
5. The Big Picture (2011– )
10 min | Family
The Big Picture promotes all the latest movies hitting the cinemas over the coming month, plus individual Specials looking at Red Carpet Premieres, Press Conferences or Junkets.
Stars: Johnny Fleming, Simon Thompson, Charlotte Mills, Sasha Plaché
6. 'Hot Fuzz': The Fuzzball Rally (2007 Video)
71 min | Documentary, Comedy
Stars: Simon Pegg, Nick Frost, Edgar Wright, Joe Cornish
No Heroics (2008– )
The Fantastic Chore
Creator: Drew Pearce | Director: Ben Gregor | Stars: Patrick Baladi, Nicholas Burns, Claire Keelan, James Lance
8. Shock Video (2001– )
Stars: Adam Buxton, Joe Cornish
9. Shaun of the Dead (2004)
R | 99 min | Comedy, Horror
A man decides to turn his moribund life around by winning back his ex-girlfriend, reconciling his relationship with his mother, and dealing with an entire community that has returned from the dead to eat the living.
Writers: Simon Pegg, Edgar Wright | Director: Edgar Wright | Stars: Simon Pegg, Nick Frost, Kate Ashfield, Lucy Davis
10. Big Train (1998–2002)
30 min | Comedy
A British sketch comedy show where people in ordinary situations suddenly find themselves in absurd situations.
Creators: Graham Linehan, Arthur Mathews | Stars: Kevin Eldon, Mark Heap, Simon Pegg, Julia Davis
No Heroics (2008– )
Mean Gills
Creator: Drew Pearce | Director: Ben Gregor | Stars: Patrick Baladi, Nicholas Burns, Claire Keelan, James Lance
12. Hot Fuzz (2007)
R | 121 min | Comedy
Exceptional London cop Nicholas Angel is involuntarily transferred to a quaint English village and paired with a witless new partner. While on the beat, Nicholas suspects a sinister conspiracy is afoot with the residents.
Writers: Edgar Wright, Simon Pegg | Director: Edgar Wright | Stars: Simon Pegg, Nick Frost, Martin Freeman, Bill Nighy
13. No Heroics (2008– )
Creator: Drew Pearce | Stars: Patrick Baladi, Nicholas Burns, Claire Keelan, James Lance
14. Adam and Joe Go Tokyo (2003– )
Stars: Adam Buxton, Joe Cornish
15. Scott Pilgrim vs. the World (2010)
PG-13 | 112 min | Action, Comedy, Romance
Scott Pilgrim must defeat his new girlfriend's seven evil exes in order to win her heart.
Writers: Michael Bacall, Edgar Wright, Bryan Lee O'Malley | Director: Edgar Wright | Stars: Michael Cera, Mary Elizabeth Winstead, Kieran Culkin, Alison Pill
16. The 100 Greatest Scary Moments (2003 TV Movie)
245 min | Documentary, Horror
A countdown of the scariest moments on film and television, as voted for by the viewers.
Writer: Les Keen | Directors: Mark Murray, Helen Spencer | Stars: Jimmy Carr, Kacey Ainsworth, Patrick Allen, Stephen Armstrong
Big Train (1998–2002)
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Writers: Graham Linehan, Arthur Mathews, Peter Baynham, Adam Buxton, Joe Cornish, Amelia Bullmore, Julia Davis, Kevin Eldon, Mark Heap, Simon Pegg | Directors: Graham Linehan, Christopher Morris | Stars: Amelia Bullmore, Julia Davis, Kevin Eldon, Mark Heap
Big Train (1998–2002)
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Writers: Graham Linehan, Arthur Mathews, Peter Baynham, Adam Buxton, Joe Cornish, Amelia Bullmore, Julia Davis, Kevin Eldon, Mark Heap, Simon Pegg | Directors: Graham Linehan, Christopher Morris | Stars: Amelia Bullmore, Julia Davis, Kevin Eldon, Mark Heap
No Heroics (2008– )
Creator: Drew Pearce | Director: Ben Gregor | Stars: Patrick Baladi, Nicholas Burns, Claire Keelan, James Lance
20. The Adventures of Tintin (2011)
PG | 107 min | Animation, Action, Adventure
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Writers: Steven Moffat, Edgar Wright, Joe Cornish, Hergé | Director: Steven Spielberg | Stars: Jamie Bell, Andy Serkis, Daniel Craig, Simon Pegg
21. Film 2014 (1971– )
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Stars: Jonathan Ross, Claudia Winkleman, Danny Leigh, Barry Norman
22. 50 Greatest Magic Tricks (2002 TV Movie)
125 min | Documentary
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Stars: Adam Buxton, Joe Cornish, Michael Bailey, Jeremy Beadle
23. Withnail and Us (2001 TV Movie)
25 min | Documentary, Short
Director: Yvonne Gordon | Stars: James Brown, Ralph Brown, Adam Buxton, Joe Cornish
24. Paul (2011)
R | 104 min | Adventure, Comedy, Sci-Fi
Two British comic-book geeks traveling across the U.S. encounter an alien outside Area 51.
Writers: Simon Pegg, Nick Frost | Director: Greg Mottola | Stars: Simon Pegg, Nick Frost, Seth Rogen, Mia Stallard
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R | 109 min | Action, Comedy, Sci-Fi
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Writers: Simon Pegg, Edgar Wright | Director: Edgar Wright | Stars: Simon Pegg, Nick Frost, Martin Freeman, Rosamund Pike
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PG-13 | 124 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance
The life of a simple bookshop owner changes when he meets the most famous film star in the world.
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60 min | News
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29. 'Star Wars': Feel the Force (2005 TV Movie)
46 min | Documentary
Director: Stephen Franklin | Stars: Kenny Baker, Daniel Bedingfield, Jeremy Bulloch, Scott Capurro
30. The World of Tintin (2012 Video)
Documentary, Short
Director: Laurent Bouzereau | Stars: Jamie Bell, Joe Cornish, Gad Elmaleh, Nick Frost
31. Stop! Kung Fu! (2001– )
A six-part BBC entertainment show focusing on kung fu film clips. Some of the many movies featured include Duel to the Death, Hell's Wind Staff, Game of Death, Iron Monkey, Snake Deadly Act... See full summary »
Creators: Rick Baker, Ken Miller, Toby Russell | Stars: Richard Blackwood, Adam Buxton, Joe Cornish, Rich Hall
32. It's Only TV... But I Like It (1999–2002)
30 min | Comedy, Game-Show
Comedy celebrity panel game show about television.
Stars: Jonathan Ross, Julian Clary, Phill Jupitus, Jack Dee
33. Attack the Block (2011)
R | 88 min | Action, Comedy, Sci-Fi
A teen gang in South London defend their block from an alien invasion.
Writer: Joe Cornish | Director: Joe Cornish | Stars: John Boyega, Jodie Whittaker, Alex Esmail, Leeon Jones
34. Making 'Little Britain' Too (2004 TV Movie)
30 min | Documentary
An intimate, funny and revealing look behind the comedy show Little Britain (2003), showing the hidden world that went into the creation of the myriad characters.
Writer: Joe Cornish | Directors: Joe Cornish, Dan Mudford | Stars: Joe Cornish, Matt Lucas, David Walliams
35. 100 Greatest TV Moments from Hell (2000 TV Special)
180 min
A celebration of the hundred most memorable bad moments from the UK's television archives.
Writers: Stuart Maconie, Mark Robinson | Directors: Pip Banyard, Martyn Smith, Mark George | Stars: Zoë Ball, Tony Adams, Geoff Atkinson, Hylda Baker
36. Adam and Joe's Fourmative Years (1997 TV Special)
Writers: Adam Buxton, Joe Cornish | Stars: Adam Buxton, Joe Cornish
37. The Hour (2005– )
60 min | Comedy, Music, News
A Canadian talk show hosted by George Stroumboulopoulos.
Stars: George Stroumboulopoulos, Ali Hassan, Naomi Snieckus, Liz Walaszczyk
38. Comedy Lab (1998– )
25 min | Comedy
A selection of one-off new comedies, sitcom, stand-up or other, from different writers and production companies. Some have served as pilots, and have been commissioned for full stand-alone series.
Creators: Laurence Rickard, George Sawyer, Al Campbell, Andrew Dawson, Steve Dawson, Tim Inman, Riz Ahmed, Tom Basden, Jamie Campbell, Rick Edwards, Nick Hearne, Nikesh Shukla, Nicholas J. Hearne | Stars: Alice Lowe, Paul Putner, Tom Meeten, Charlie Skelton
39. The Low Down (2000)
96 min | Drama
Relationships as they are really lived.
Writer: Jamie Thraves | Director: Jamie Thraves | Stars: Aidan Gillen, Kate Ashfield, Dean Lennox Kelly, Tobias Menzies
40. 100 Greatest Funny Moments (2006 TV Movie)
240 min | Documentary
Directors: Alice Barnett, Jill Cumberbatch | Stars: Rob Brydon, Sylvia Armstrong, Jay Aston, Matt Barnett
41. Little Documentary (2005 Video)
44 min | Documentary, Short
A behind-the-scenes look at the filming for the second series of Little Britain (2003).
Writers: Joe Cornish, Dan Mudford | Stars: James Corden, Vanessa Feltz, David Foxxe, Nigel Havers
42. Blue Juice (1995)
R | 90 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance
JC is at the end of his Twenties and is living with his girlfriend Chloe in a small coastal town in England. He is a surfer legend and some day, three of his friends show up, including ... See full summary »
Writers: Peter Salmi, Carl Prechezer, Tim Veglio | Director: Carl Prechezer | Stars: Sean Pertwee, Catherine Zeta-Jones, Ewan McGregor, Steven Mackintosh
43. The Alan Titchmarsh Show (2007– )
60 min | Talk-Show
Alan Titchmarsh presents a mix of celebrity interviews, music, topical discussions and gardening features.
Stars: Alan Titchmarsh, Julie Peasgood, Kelvin Mackenzie, Ashley Pearson
44. Jennifer Saunders: Laughing at the 90s (2011 TV Movie)
96 min | Documentary, Comedy
Writers: Howard Davidson, Beren Money, Deborah Sargeant | Director: Marcus Harben | Stars: Jennifer Saunders, Chris Addison, David Baddiel, Jo Brand
45. Blunder (2006– )
22 min | Comedy
Stars: Tony Way, Steven Burge, Nina Conti, Simon Farnaby
46. Section 6
Drama, Thriller | Pre-production
A British war vet is tasked with a secret mission in 1919 to prevent a diplomatic catastrophe by recovering a coded assassination order in Russia.
Writer: Aaron Berg | Director: Joe Cornish | Star: Jack O'Connell
47. Skull Island (2016)
Action, Adventure, Fantasy | Pre-production
Plot undisclosed.
Writer: Max Borenstein | Director: Joe Cornish
48. Snow Crash
Sci-Fi | Announced
A futuristic society encounters a computer virus that has the ability to scramble people's brains.
Writers: Joe Cornish, Neal Stephenson | Director: Joe Cornish
49. The 100 Greatest Films (2001 TV Movie)
A countdown of the 100 greatest films, as voted by the British public via the Channel 4 website.
Directors: Matthew Cole, Simon Toyne | Stars: Graham Norton, Alessandro Alessandroni, Richard Attenborough, John Badham
50. Adam and Joe's Wonky World of Animation (2000 TV Movie)
65 min | Documentary
Writers: Adam Buxton, Joe Cornish | Director: Richard Spiller | Stars: Adam Buxton, Joe Cornish, Nigel Buxton


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Her words played in my head like a scratched LP. "Charisse, a good man is like Santa Claus. Believing in him feels real good until you find out he doesn't really exist." Although I ignored most of my mother's attempts at wisdom, this little gem stuck with me... like gum on my shoe. No wonder I was nearing the big four-oh and home alone on yet another New Year's Eve. No bubbly to pop, no confetti to throw, no love to kiss at midnight's stroke; only me, my remote control, and six goldfish—one in need of a trip to the porcelain god.
Why was I home alone on New Year's Eve again? Because of Marcus damn Matthews—"the one." You know "the one," right? The one who cheated. The one who lied. The one who broke my damn heart. The one who kept calling my house begging me to take his conniving ass back. That "one." I had finally settled in for the night and tried to forget that I'd flushed three years of my life down the toilet of wasted time and squandered heart when my doorbell rang.
He's baaaaack!
"What do you want, Marcus?" I asked, exasperated by his unwillingness to accept that our relationship was over.
"I want you. I need you, Charisse," he pleaded, his eyes resembling those of a hungry puppy dog begging for his next Scooby snack. I guess he didn't see the sign on my forehead: "No Dawgs Allowed!"
"No, what you need to do is go find that bitch I caught you with and ring her damn doorbell. Love don't live here anymore."
He let out a sigh of annoyance and aggravation, as if I was the one ringing his doorbell unannounced and uninvited. "Why are you doing this, baby? You know how sorry I am."
"Yes, Marcus, I know how sorry you are... and that's precisely why I'm doing this. Now, you can leave voluntarily, or I can call five-oh. In my neighborhood, you know they'll be here before you can back out of the driveway."
"All right, Charisse. I'll leave for now. But this isn't settled, not by a long shot," he declared as I slammed the door in his face.
Damn! How could I let this happen again? I am suffering from a chronic case of Wrong Men-itis and it has to stop! I thought. Shaking my head in confusion, I walked back to the family room, which hadn't been cleaned since the onset of my depression.
Now, how am I going to entertain myself until I pass out in a drunken stupor?
I turned on the stereo, determined to avoid any sappy love songs to send me deeper into my emotional upheaval, so R&B out, Pop out, Country way out.
Nowadays you couldn't even trust Rock. Finally, the Disco station, XM-83. What a relief. "Night Fever" by the Bee Gees played, a perfectly non-suicide-inducing song.
Thought a gripping magazine article might help take my mind off my troubles, so I grabbed a few from the coffee table. My preferred subscription was Z: The Zaina Magazine, published by talk-show hostess Zaina Humphrey. Between hosting mind-numbing "hope you didn't come for the cookies" open houses; helping delusional "my home will sell for ten thousand above market price, even with the lime-green carpet and Barney-inspired purple paint" sellers; and showing homes to unrealistic "will the seller spring for a Sub-Zero in this trailer?" home buyers, my days were consumed. I kept her show on TiVo for occasions when I needed my fix, though.
Forty locked its jaws on me like a pit bull, so my interests broadened far beyond the "Six Ways to Have an Orgasm While Balancing Your Checkbook" articles. I craved pithy, spirit-lifting, soul-feeding, personal-growth-inducing, psychotherapeutic edutainment in less than sixty minutes or for less than five bucks an issue. Zaina delivered. She taught me how to improve my relationship with myself and the people forced to tolerate me.
After perusing a couple of editions and glancing at a few nuggets here and there, I decided I would return my attention to the disappointing plasma if I didn't stop to read anything in detail. Near the last pages, I glimpsed an article that piqued my interest: "Stop Attracting Toxic Men: Five Steps to Unpacking Your Emotional Baggage." I studied it with a level of focus I hadn't been able to muster in weeks.
Common Signs of Emotional Baggage
Do you find it difficult to share your feelings with your boyfriend even when he invites you to confide in him?
No. No difficulty. It's none of their business.
Do you test his loyalty and find excuses to remain distant or break up with him?
Eeeeh, that's a bad thing?
Do you stereotype men and assume if one cheats and lies they all do?
Hmph, well if the shoe fits...
Do you avoid taking blame for your mistakes?
So not true. I only blamed them because it was entirely their fault.
Do you have a lingering ghost from your past history that you've tried to forget but never put to rest?
Hmmm, maybe I'd better keep reading.
If any of the behaviors above sound familiar, you've got emotional baggage. Follow these steps to unpack your baggage for good.
Entertaining the prospect of dumping my bags and losing my bum magnetism filled me with excitement. But my stomach sank in fear of what might need to come out of the closet in the process. That's a bridge I'm not quite prepared to cross.
© 2011 K. L. Brady
Posted January 13, 2010
A hilarious tells it like it is story that is sure to have you flipping the pages like you need another does of the good stuff. This novel by KL Brady screams perfection. Nothing was missed in this book as you follow the life of Charisse who some how seems to attract the wrong kind of man hence the name BUM. When a new year hits she wants to make a change. She wants to start over and perhaps find that true someone. This task wasn't easy and as she tended to still make the same mistakes over and over she still tried to have hope. Brady told this story in a hilarious senses of humor but with a tell like it is mentality. I couldn't see this book told any other way and to give me a laugh, suspense, and hope all in one means you kept my attention. The book had all its t's cross and I's dotted and with a completed story without you wondering what's gonna happen next. I give Ms. Brady top shelf. This is defiantly a 2010 top recommended reads.
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Posted November 17, 2009
I felt that I knew Charisse personally. I laughed out loud and found myself more than once talking aloud as if she were actually in the room with me. The author kept me interested and thoroughly entertained throughout the entire movel. Is there a sequel on the horizon? I truly recommend this romantic comedy.
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Posted November 1, 2009
A beautiful, driven and successful real estate agent, Charisse Tyson seems to have it all, including a predilection for attracting losers, liars and bums. After spending another New Year's Eve alone, she decides to put her foot down and `just say no to bums' with the help of a magazine article, "Stop Attracting Toxic Men: Five Steps to Unpacking Your Emotional Baggage."
To know where you're going, you have to know where you've been. As part of her bum detox, she revisits her past relationships through journals she's kept over the years. While watching her bum highlight reel in slow motion, a few new contenders have stepped up to the plate and now her cup runneth over. When you don't look is when you seem to find and the men that have found Charisse include: a new chocolate Adonis who may be too good to be true; a handsome stranger with stalker-like tendencies; a ghost from bum's past; and a recovering bum. Will Charisse learn from her past relationship mistakes, or is she doomed to forever be a BUM MAGNET?
I absolutely enjoyed "The Bum Magnet." K.L. Brady's journey of one woman's dating woes and self discovery was entertaining and real. With a nice balance of drama and laughs, "The Bum Magnet" is both funny and uplifting. Charisse's sarcasm is a perfect smoke screen for her inner struggles and insecurities.
"The Bum Magnet" works on many levels, friendships, the power of forgiveness, getting rid of emotional baggage, emotional growth, closure, the strength of family and love.
The only weakness, for me, was the cover. Of course you shouldn't judge a book by its cover, but an appealing cover goes a long way. And in this case, it was almost a deciding factor in not reading this book. The synopsis and title tipped the scales.
"The Bum Magnet" is recommended reading. K.L. Brady, I like your style. I look forward to your next release.
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Posted August 22, 2011
I know EXACTLY how Charisse feels. Yep. I'm a bum magnet myself. I've ALWAYS attracted the WRONG kind of guys. Could be why I'm divorced and a single mom of 2 boys. But, I wouldn't trade my bum magnet problem for the world, because I wouldn't have my amazing boys if I didn't. So, when I read the synopsis of K.L. Brady's book, I jumped on it. It would be a book that I could totally connect with. I wasn't wrong! I loved every single word and laughter of this story. K.L. Brady knocked a home run with this novel.
Charisse was a woman I wish I could have been. She braved the front of evaluating her past relationships, trying to see where it was that each one went wrong. Looking back on each of these relationships, man, I was laughing til I thought I'd die. The words that K.L. Brady used to bring the scenes to life for the reader, wow! TOTALLY awesome. Really gripping and fun.
A wonderful story of self evaluation, and coming to terms with being a bum magnet. That's a plot line that I don't think has been covered before. Sure, there are lots of books about meeting and falling for the wrong one, but the way K. L. Brady embraced this plot was awesometastic! It was definitely a fast paced enjoyable read.
I highly recommend this story to all the single women out there. If you're wondering where the heck you're going wrong with attracting the "right" guy, well, let K.L. Brady and Charisse walk you through the process of why the bums are attracted. I know I won't look at being single and the wrong guys the same away again! This is definitely a 5 Book worthy rating in my opinion. Be prepared for a bit of whirl wind romance, lots of laughs and some "go girl"'s thrown in. I am looking forward to reading another one of this fantastic author's pieces of work.
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Posted October 15, 2009
Accomplished, motivated, and successful, Charisse has it all - that is, except a fulfilling relationship. Even worse, despite her best efforts, she keeps falling for the same type of man over and over again: the lying, cheating player. To her credit, because of the polished allure of her suitors, Charisse doesn't often realize she's about to be played - but it doesn't stop her from hurting all the same once their true colors show in the end.
Finally forced to confront the self-repeating cycle of disappointment to which she's grown accustomed, Charisse takes a deep, introspective look into the underlying reasons behind her faulty decision-making when it comes to choosing a mate. In her ensuing state of enlightenment, she vows to do a better job of staying away from obvious losers of all shapes and sizes - but when was the last time everything went exactly according to plan for anyone? What follows is a hilarious, eye-opening series of adventures and misadventures in love as Charisse strives to discover what it takes to finally find the real thing.
Creatively well-crafted, The Bum Magnet is a highly enjoyable, entertaining read. In a signature style equally hilarious and insightful, author K.L. Brady takes readers on a vicarious journey through the depths of the mind and heart, reflecting the very real emotional trials and tribulations with which we are all more than familiar. In so doing, she paints a vivid, heartfelt - and rather amusing - picture of the ups and downs of everyday romantic pursuits.
Furthermore, Brady's engaging tale does a commendable job of portraying such pursuits in a highly realistic light. Rather than paint her potential suitors - or even Charisse herself - as flawed demons and flawless innocents, The Bum Magnet depicts them as flesh-and-blood, genuine human figures drawn straight from the canvas of real life. For all their various drawbacks, they make no more or fewer mistakes than we all do in our various everyday pursuits.
Witty, pointed, and real, The Bum Magnet sucks you in from the beginning and keeps you rapt until the very end. A highly recommended read.
Linda Waterson
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Posted July 24, 2011
All the drama that poor Charise went through just left me shaking my head. But, the message that stood out to me the most in this story was God works in mysterious ways. Throughout the pain she suffered with all those men, she found her "knight in shining armor" in the end.
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Posted February 4, 2012
I could really relate to the main character. We really do need to get rid of old baggage to move on.Was this review helpful? Yes NoThank you for your feedback. Report this reviewThank you, this review has been flagged.
Posted July 20, 2010
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Posted June 26, 2010
The Bum Magnet was a total impulse purchase (as are most my chick lit or romance novels), and I enjoyed reading it. The protagonist is Charisse, a successful and sexy real estate woman in the prime of her life living it up in Maryland near DC. She is divorced and recently single from her boyfriend of 2 or so years, living in the dream house she bought for the life she doesn't have yet. Now that she is nearing her 40's, it may sometimes seem like it is never going to happen for her, but she does her best to "keep hope alive". The book opens on New Years Eve, less than a month after she broke up with her boyfriend of three years Marcus, and in a doldrums of grey goose and Godiva she reads a magazine article trumpeted out annually in women's magazines about "breaking the single cycle" by analyzing past relationship failures and letting go in order to move on. The book proceeds in the present with relationship flashbacks of the men fortunate enough to have been a part of her life.
The present storyline involves Charisse and a new possible love interest whom she accidentally sleeps with when arriving at his house to pick him up to look at houses. I hate when that happens. Meanwhile, her ex Marcus is halfheartedly attempting to win her back in half-assed man fashion, which is more annoying than romanctic. With the help of her BFF Nissey, another real estate agent who ends up getting her bills paid more by her rotating cadre of men than by house sales, Charisse navigates her current beaus intentions while she tries to decide what she wants. When a random flame from the past shows up at a bar one night, she decides to take the whole relationship analyzing thing seriously, and the flashbacks of her relationships begin in earnest.
The flashbacks, to me, are the funniest parts, for they get to show more sides of Charisse and how she was before present day. In particular, I love her ex with a gaggle of kids (eight, EIGHT kids people!), and the various ways that Charisse and Nissey connive to catch their men doing the dirty behind their back. I also liked Kevin, a hot FBI agent with an unfortunate girlfriend blessed with a serious case of bitter beer face, but Charisse doesn't understand why he always seems to be following her around. And she isn't sure, but Charisse's new boyfriend may or may not have drugged her and messed around in her business while she was passed out. The flashbacks eventually catch the reader up to present day, and in the end Charisse gets what she wants for the most part.
I enjoyed the banter between Charisse and Nissey the most, and the flashbacks afforded the author many opportunities to mine for comedy. In terms of what I thought didn't work, I sometimes found the flashbacks a little jarring from time to time in terms of switching between past and present, but overall I thought Brady did a pretty job of keeping it all straight. I also found the big reveal of who Kevin really was a little too coincidental, but he sounded hot from the get go, so I guess it didn't really bother me that much :p. Overall, it was an enjoyable read for not me being a thirty flirty and thriving African American female, and for that I give it 3.5 out of 5 stars.
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29 thoughts on "Happy St. Patrick's Day!"
Yikes, is that today?!? It crept up on me. Guess I need to eat something green later. Love the four leaf clover and the ladybug. So cute. Happy St Patrick's Day to you too!!
Apparently it IS being celebrated today (I think it was changed for Holy Week or something), but the calendar still says that St. Patrick's Day is March 17th – who knows, haha. In any event, your four leaf clover with the ladybug is festive, fun, and adorable! :0)
That's adorable!
Wow. I didn't know that it was changed to today! Good thing to know, I'll have to wear some green. =)
uh, its today? guess I missed it. well, we were going to have lambs lettuce for dinner anyway, green enough :-)
your shamrock is so positively green, I love this color :-)
Awesome as always Hannah. :)
Lots of people that didnt know it was changed til today, including me! Happy St Pattys day to you too! :)
Your ladybug and the four leaf clover is really cute! :D
Far too cute! Happy St. Paddy's to you!
That is so cute!
That is the most beautiful four-leafed clover I have ever seen! Please post the pattern!
So cute! I love the light green stripe that is running through the leaves.
Paddys day here today in Ireland, have a good one people!
OMG, that's sooo adorable!
Awww, it is raining and awful here in Seattle today, but this made me smile! :-)
Do you have a pattern for this? I love it!
adorably cute!
I forgot it was St. Patrick's Day and showed up at my meeting at work wearing a green dress shirt. Haha.
BTW, thanks for your comment on my post about waffles. It appears that a lot of others have already discovered these waffles. :)
i just want to tell you that i buy your book and that i think is so beautiful and special, absolutely love the photos and the way you made it. what a great work!
This is too cute! You have been knitting up a storm. I just love the gray kitty from the previous post …just adorable.
I just discovered your website today…
You are soooo talented. I love the green clover with the beautiful Lady Bug… When will this pattern be available?
Dear BitterSweet
Thank you for your free pattens. Could you please help me by telling me how the stitches goes in the knitted Pineapple. I can see the fruit has its inside out, but then I get all blank. Warm regards Erantis in Copenhagen
P.S. I like your Ladybug too!!
Hi Hannah, I just tried making white chocolate. It was okay until my sugar refused to really dissolve into the cocoa butter, so I got disgusting lumpy bits everywhere…I completed the process anyway. My white chocolate cooled pretty quickly, I can see some nice smooth solids forming but ome ugly lumpy bits where the sugar hasn't dissolved.
Sigh…If I'm using this to make a white chocolate ganache for a cake is it okay? Or does it matter if my white chocolate isn't perfect?
I love the ladybug. A sign of good luck.
Can you send me the link for this 4 leaf clover. I have 5 grandchildren who would love this. could it be used as a pin?
I am a slow crocheter(due to stroke)but I really, really want to try this awesome pattern.
thanking you in advance roberta


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My name is Christine Buckley and I am an interior designer. Previously I was a junior interior designer for the Leyden Lewis Design Studio in the Dumbo area of Brooklyn. I graduated from the Fashion Institute of Technology and worked for the Leyden Lewis Design Studio for four years. Over that course of the four years I have learned and managed a number of different responsibilities varying from office/project manager to drafts person and designer. I am highly motivated and enjoy working with a team. I am punctual, organized and am able to multitask in a time efficient manner. I have managed over a dozen of different projects working with contractors, subcontractors, and the interns whom I've trained. I am currently freelancing for Homepolish as an independent contractor working on my own design projects on a freelance basis. I am also a freelance 3D renderer and drafts person. In addition to that I am a wedding coordinator designing high-end events for Loli Events. I am looking for a full time position at an interior design firm to grow and learn with a new team. Below is a link to my portfolio. Please feel free to call or e-mail to schedule an interview and I look forward to hearing from you.
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AT&T hopes to attract new smartphone users with the new Pantech Crossover smartphone. This smartphone will be available on June 5 for $69.99 with a contract and compatible plan. The Crossover features a 3.1-inch touch screen, 600MHz processor, 3 megapixel camera, and a 2GB microSD card. The phone will run on Android 2.2. The Crossover also has a side-sliding QWERTY keyboard.
AT&T to Offer the Sporty Pantech Crossover
New Android 2.2 Smartphone Available to AT&T Customers June 5
Dallas, Texas, May 31, 2011
Key Facts
Customer Benefits
The Pantech Crossover™ makes it seamless for active people to stay connected through messaging and social media. Ideal for customers looking for additional features, personalization and convenience in their next phone, Crossover runs the Android 2.2 platform, has a side-sliding, full QWERTY keyboard, a five screen customizable interface, and an easy-to-use 3.1" touch screen to access apps, widgets and more. For users ready to make the switch from a messaging phone to smartphone, Crossover is a simple take on the popular Android operating system.
Crossover's durable design means it can go wherever you go. With a textured back cover and rubberized corners, it's not afraid of a little action and is packed with features customers use most. The full QWERTY keyboard makes it a breeze to text, email and surf the web, and from the touchscreen, AT&T customers can use Android Market™ to grab the latest apps for social networking, games and more. Crossover is preloaded with AllSport GPS™, an application that offers workout tracking, maps, a calorie counter and more features for your active lifestyle. Sporty good looks and durable design come together to make Crossover a perfect fit for any active lifestyle.
In addition, Crossover also offers AT&T Mobile Hotspot to connect up to five Wi-Fi enabled devices for customers who choose a tethering plan. Customers can also enjoy unlimited Wi-Fi usage on the entire national AT&T Wi-Fi Hot Spot network with qualifying data plans.
Key Specifications
To learn more about the Pantech Crossover, visit www.att.com/mobilephones-news.
"Our Android portfolio continues to grow with unique options for customers of all types," said Michael Woodward, vice president, Mobile Device Portfolio, AT&T Mobility and Consumer Markets. "The Pantech Crossover with its unique finish and full keyboard will introduce new and existing customers to smartphone features for the first time."
"Crossover is the latest addition to our popular lineup of AT&T mobile phones," said Wyatt Whaley, vice president of product planning for Pantech Wireless. "As our first Android™ smartphone for AT&T customers, we've made sure that Crossover has all of the features our users consider indispensible and more – a full keyboard for messaging, a touchscreen for apps and games, easy access to favorite social media pages and many others. Crossover is a simple, sporty Android device for people on the move and it will be a central part of this year's exciting Dew Tour."
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Coverage including mobile broadband, not available everywhere. Limited-time offer. 2 year agreement, new activation, eligible voice and a minimum $15 a month smartphone data plan required. Qualified customers only. Other conditions & restrictions apply. See contract & rate plan brochure for details. Subscriber must live & have a mailing addr. within AT&T's owned wireless network coverage area. $36 activ. fee applies. Early Termination Fee: None if cancelled in the first 30 days, but up to $35 restocking fee may apply to equipment returns; thereafter up to $325. Smartphone Data Plan Requirement: Smartphone requires minimum DataPlus (200MB); $15 will automatically be charged for each additional 200MB provided on DataPlus if initial 200MB is exceeded. All data, including overages, must be used in the billing period in which the allowance is provided or they will be forfeited. For more details on Data Plans, go to att.com/dataplans. Sales tax calculated based on price of unactivated equipment.Mobile Hotspot requires a minimum $45 a month DataPro 4GB plan. Devices connected to your Mobile Hotspot use data from your DataPro 4GB plan. Overage charges of $10 per GB provided apply if the included monthly data allowance is exceeded. Performance may vary depending on the number of devices connected and other factors. If you do not use a password, others will be able to use your Mobile Hotspot connection. Wi-Fi Access - Access includes AT&T Wi-Fi Basic. Other restrictions apply. See www.attwifi.com for details and locations. AllSport GPS requires a subscription.
Via: AT&T | News Archive | Tags: Cell Phone, smartphone, ATT, wireless, Cellphone, Pantech, Crossover
There are other smartphones out there to choose from and is better, why pick this one? Looks a aren't too pleasing for me (my opinion of course). A smartphone is only known for what it can do :). Maybe they are aimed more at kids getting in to the mobile world, who knows, they just said first time smartphone users :)
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Professor Monica L. Miller, author of Slaves to Fashion: Black Dandyism and the Styling of Black Diasporic Identity, talked with Tell Me More's Michel Martin about the past, present and future of black men's fashion.
She explained that African American men have used style as a way to challenge stereotypes about who they are. "Sometimes the well-dressed black man coming down the street is asking you to look and think."
Victor Holliday, Associate Producer of On-Air Fundraising at NPR and one of the resident kings of style, tells Michel Martin that he learned about the importance of fashion at an early age. "When I was five years old, I knew exactly how I was going to look," he says. "And that was the year I got my first trench coat and my top hat."
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Dodge debris and fight for your life in the storm of the century!
Try and get the HIGHSCORE.
Rated 5 / 5 stars May 16, 2011
I haven't played a game like this before. Really simple, fun, but what I like best is that every time you lose, you want to try again and be better. I haven't felt that way since tetris or duck hunt. Music and sfx are really high quality. Not too easy, not too hard. I also like that the rain changes direction with the way that the wind blows, adding realism. The art goes well with this. I hope you make a sequel.
Rated 4.5 / 5 stars May 16, 2011
Simple but Excellent.
This kind of game was quintessential back in the day, and this is a rather excellent example of them. The game where you're only given one directive, and one control system, and increasing the complexity as you play. These kind of games thrive on gameplay and challenge rather than story, and I'm glad that you didn't really pull any punches on it. The art style is simple but readable, the gameplay is addictive and doesn't feel repetitive even though you're constantly doing the same thing, and the flow is rather smooth. The controls could've been a bit tighter, but that's only a minor technical issue.
The fact that I want to keep coming back to this to see if I can do better says it all, really. Major props for using the Song of Storms in the title screen, as well.
Rated 4.5 / 5 stars June 15, 2011
Fun Stuff
The art was appealing, and the gameplay was fluid. The game had some replay value because this is the 3rd of 4th time I have come back to play. Overall a well done game.
PS: The Song of Storms was a nice touch :3
Rated 4.5 / 5 stars May 16, 2011
Nice art, works perfectly in a game and the bear animations are pretty slick. It looked a bit weird how the ground stuff rotated very slowly though and I wish there was more variety in stuff dropping, depending on the background scene maybe.
It would've been interesting as well to have the ground tilt on sea.
Rated 4 / 5 stars June 7, 2011
good game :D
well i love the teddy bear XD, over all it a pretty good game and hard one at it, but i will refer the choice of avatar or more variance of debrits(like a fly cow or super men will be good lol)


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Chesapeake shooting
CHESAPEAKE-Police are investigating an early-morning shooting in Chesapeake.
Officers were called to a home Flower Lane and Border Road around 12:40 a.m., found the victim and got him to the hospital.
Details about the circumstances of the shooting or the victim's name.
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The Ancient Traveler's Skull is a mysterious Skull that can be found on the remains of a traveler at Wayward Pass. It has no known use and cannot be used as an ordinary skull can at the Atronach Forge; it can be used, however, as a home decoration.
- The skull is sometimes larger than a regular skull, sometimes smaller, and sometimes the same size.
- According to the Creation Kit, a male Nord bandit called Spirit of the Ancient Traveler was to appear in this location, but this didn't make it into the final game. [confirmation needed]


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Checklist by Alan Cleaver
When you buy a newly built home in Toronto, it is by default subject to Tarion's 'new home insurance.' New home insurance is implicit, universal, and designed primarily to protect new-home buyers' investments.
Pre-delivery Inspection
For new home owners to remain covered, however, they must obey a precise inspection schedule. Should home owners neglect an inspection or miss a deadline, they will most likely be expelled from this government-sponsored program and will lose the extra coverage and support which it provides.
The most important duty of a new home owner is to carry out a pre-delivery inspection (PDI) within the first 30 days of possession of the new property. Within this period, it is important to identify and describe all faults and shortcomings of the apartment or house, write them down onto a universal PDI form, and send a copy of the form to both the builder and Tarion.
During this stage, it may be wise for the buyer to hire a professional home inspector to facilitate the inspection process and bring peace of mind to the buyers/owners. It is also important to put in writing systems and areas of the house that are inaccessible to the owners or that just cannot be tested in a practical manner. Denoting these items may help in the future if one of them breaks down and the owner is forced to file a claim.
If the 30-day deadline for the PDI is observed, Tarion protection continues, along with all of its benefits.
Claiming Construction Deficiencies
Should a problem develop later on, the home owner must file a claim to the builder (again, sending a copy to Tarion) as soon as possible, so that the builder may proceed to remove the deficiency. There is a 120-day repair period in force for the builder to fix any issues for the owner. Sometimes, this period may be extended if there are objective reasons for the builder to require extra time to perform a satisfactory repair. This may happen if the solution is extensive, involves scarce or unavailable materials or expertise, or if the weather is unfavourable.
Sometimes, the builder does not resolve issues to the owner's satisfaction. The builder may either correct only parts of the problem or deny the owner's claim altogether. If this happens, the owner may ask Tarion for an independent appraisal of the issue. Owners must contact Tarion about their dissatisfaction within 30 days of the end of the builder's repair period (the 120 days mentioned above).
This procedure is referred to as the conciliation inspection, and the owner has to pay a $250 deposit to Tarion before the inspection. This deposit is returned to the owner if the conciliation inspection proves that there indeed is a lasting defect in the building or its systems. In other words, if the conciliation inspection is deemed warranted, it will not cost you anything.
When you ask for a conciliation inspection, you will get to know your Field Claims Representative, who will guide you through any follow-up steps and try to help you and your builder arrive at a satisfactory conclusion.
Items to Inspect
Manuscripts and Checklists by Liz West
Among the main items to check and inspect during a PDI are:
- air conditioning, heating, air distribution systems
- water, sewage (or a septic system), drains, and all related plumbing
- electrical systems, wiring, power distribution, data cables and networks, radio and coaxial cables
- quality of craftsmanship with tiles, ceramic fixtures (bathtubs, toilets, and sinks), caulking and insulation, and mould prevention
- safety and sturdiness of cabinets, shelves, doors, windows, kitchen appliances, stairs, and floors
- the quality of the entire construction, specifics depending on the type of house and the materials used
- the roof and its ability to protect the house from rain, withstand wind, and ventilate the house appropriately
- any exterior appliances that were "bundled" with the house or condo, including a garage, the sod/grass, a fence, or benches
- and more
For a comprehensive checklist of the most important areas upon which to focus, check out Tarion's official Pre-Delivery inspection checklist.
Don't forget that you have to submit an inspection report before the end of boty your first and second years of possession. You should perform an inspection and submit your report within the last thirty days of the year but before your anniversary. Both of these steps will make it much easier for you to submit any claims if something goes later going forward.
Let us know in the comments if you are interested in learning more about Tarion and the Ontario New Home Warranties Plan Act.


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Black Wolf
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|Charr Homelands wildlife
|Charmable animal
| Eye of the North
Bonus Mission Pack
[edit] Locations
- Core
- The Battle Isles
- Zaishen Menagerie Grounds (levels 5, 12, 15, and 20, depending on unlock progress)
- The Battle Isles
- Eye of the North
- Far Shiverpeaks
- Drakkar Lake (a single White or Black Wolf spawns at the Shrine of the Wolf Spirit)
- Varajar Fells
- Charr Homelands
- Grothmar Wardowns (east of Longeye's Ledge towards the bridge as per map, or south towards the next resurrection shrine)
- Sacnoth Valley (in the central rocky regions, a possible spawn point being shown on the map)
- Far Shiverpeaks
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[edit] Notes
- In Drakkar Lake, if one of the wolves turn hostile, the entire pack will attack.
- Similar to White Moa, Black Wolves in Grothmar Wardowns do not turn hostile upon activation of Charm Animal nor can they be attacked.
- Black Wolves deal slashing damage.
- Unlocking cost: 1 plus 100 or 1,000 Balthazar Faction (Common, Tyria)
Location in Grothmar Wardowns
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Recipe: Linguine with Mussels and Dandelion Greens
For some reason we often find ourselves shying away from the seafood section at the grocery store. Particularly with shellfish, there's an intimidation factor that just isn't there with chicken or steak.
If this sounds like you, mussels are a good place to start overcoming your fear! Cooking them is a snap--all you need to do is scrub off any residual grit, throw them in a pot with a little liquid, and cover with a lid. Wait five minutes and PRESTO! Mussels for dinner!
As a bonus, mussels are incredibly easy to farm-raise sustainably and with little impact on the ocean environment--one of the few shellfish that can still make this claim. They're also resistant to many of the diseases and bacterias that can make us nervous about other shellfish. And at around $5 for two pounds of mussels, they're budget-friendly, too!
This recipe makes a nice light dish, perfect for a simple spring meal on the back porch. Paired with a refreshing white wine, this could easily be served at an elegant dinner.
Dandelion greens are in season right now and add a bright, bitter flavor to balance the sweet and salty mussels. Choose a summer ale or amber beer for steaming the mussels--IPA's can end up being too bitter when paired with the greens. White wine is also a fine substitute.
Linguine with Mussels and Dandelion Greens
2 pounds mussels
1 package (1 pound) linguine
1 Tablespoon salt
1 Tablespoon olive oil
1/2 onion, minced
3 cloves garlic, minced
3 Tablespoons sun-dried tomatoes, minced
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 cup of beer
1 bunch dandelion greens, cut cross-wise into thin ribbons
1 Tablespoon lemon juice (about 1/2 lemon)
Salt and Pepper to taste
Clean all the mussels and debeard by tugging off the brown 'tag' coming out of the side of the mussel. (The beard is often removed on farmed mussels, but it's good to double-check.) If any have their shells open, tap them gently against the counter top. If they don't close up in a few minutes, discard.
Bring a large pot of water to a boil, add the salt, and cook the linguine according to the package. Drain and set aside.
Meanwhile, heat the olive oil in a large wide-bottomed skillet or saucepan with a lid. Add the onions and saute until translucent--about 5 minutes. Add the garlic, sun-dried tomatoes, and red pepper flakes, and saute until fragrant--about 30 seconds.
Add the mussels to the pan, pour in the beer, and cover immediately with the lid. Cook for about five minutes, shaking once or twice, until all the shells have opened. Discard any unopened shells.
Add the dandelion greens to the pan and stir occasionally until the greens are wilted. Add the linguine to the pan and toss with mussels and greens. Season with the lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
Serve immediately!
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i have made mussels with white wine many times but never with beer. sounds good!
You sold me! That's dinner tonight.
I was always told to soak the mussels in water for 10-15 mins before cooking to get rid of the dirt. Is is necessary?
what about debearding? Last time I bought mussels (and I think that was also the only time) I spent a long time soaking them and then debearding them. It was a lot of work, and frankly it didn't seem worth the effort. (I got mine at the Grand Army Plaza Greenmarket.)
I don't believe soaking mussels is really necessary these days--farmed mussels (and likely most wild-caught mussels) are held in clean salt tanks for a certain length of time before they're put on the market. This gets any grit or impurities out. In fact, I'm thinking that holding mussels in regular tap water would kill them since they wouldn't be able to breathe, though I have heard about doing this from other recipes.
If you buy at a farmer's market, you can definitely ask the vendor how the mussels have already been processed and what they recommend doing.
As for debearding mussels, it's not too much hassle--it took me about 15 minutes for 2 pounds. If you look at the crack where the two shells meet, you'll see a little 'tag' of what looks like threads of brown seaweed. With a quick tug, this will pull right out. If it doesn't, try pulling it from side to side as you tug.
The beard isn't harmful or inedible (just unpalatable in large quantities), so don't worry if there are a few little threads left that you can't grasp.
Not all the mussels will have this beard because they're often removed during processing, but it's good to double check.
Hope that helps!


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The Ballad of Mandible Bones
'Twas many and many a story ago
(and oh, how the cold wind moans)
Off the coast of a nation without any flags
Where the waves crash against the cold stones
Begins the tale of the worst pirate ever
By the name of Mandible Bones.
They say his mother was a kobold lass
From a swamp where the mosquito drones,
And they say that his father was dragon of black
(who left the lass all on her own)
To raise the child up to be like unto a god —
But all they got was young Mandible Bones.
Nine siblings made Io, the dragons' high god
But two could not leave well 'nuff alone
"Too many!" spake Bahamut. "Too few," Tiamat said
And seven more voices lost in their groans.
Finally blind Io proposed a solution
One day heard by Mandible Bones.
"If one dragon born of a true dragon rise
And destroy a thousand of his own,
Should he lay claws on the Heart of the Ocean
Then no matter the gnashing and moans
We'll raise him among us, a god like the rest,
Even if he's Mandible Bones."
Back on Creation, the young kobold child
Having cleared out the low-level zones
Laid hands on a ship, he called the Black Dragon
And heeded the wind's dulcet tones,
Turned pirate - dread pirate - and plied the salt sea:
The pirate called Mandible Bones.
Lost the first Black Dragon in a fight with the navy,
And the second and third to cyclones
The fourth to a kraken, the fifth to a whale
And the next ten to old Davy Jones
Until nine hundred ninety nine Black Dragons were lost
At the hands of young Mandible Bones.
"He's the worst pirate ever!" sailors all exclaim
And the loansharks won't give him more loans
But he's seeking a crew and a ship to go with it
To go explore the world's great unknowns
For one more Black Dragon and the Heart of the Ocean
Makes a god out of Mandible Bones.
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