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Friday, January 30, 2009
Life at my Firm.
Generally, when one thinks of a law firm, especially an appellate law firm, they picture nerdy, glasses-wearing, stuffy, boring, book-in-nose types with their butts glued to their desk chairs and their vocabulary consisting of words like "heretofore" and "notwithstanding." This stereotype may very well be true for most appellate firms...but not mine. My firm breaks the mold. Simply put, we are awesome.
My firm consists of me and two 30-something guys with very strange senses of humor. Case in point: today I grab my mid-morning snack (a D'Anjou pear)out of my (big-ass) lunch cooler and head to the bathroom to wash it off (don't want no icky pesticides in my bloodstream now do I?). As I'm rinsing, I look up into the mirror to find one of my co-workers has taped a piece of plastic that eerily resembles a face to the mirror with a sticky note beside it that reads, "Hello! My name is Tanner." Immediately, I know which co-worker did it. He's the one we call "Dirty and Weird." These are the types of things that occur on a daily basis.
Then at lunchtime, my other co-worker comes into my office and tells me that it's Margarita Friday. I promptly jump out of my chair and follow him toward the exit, like the good little associate I am. Margarita Friday is a tradition here that is just what it sounds like: one Friday a month or so we head down the street to a fabulous Mayan-food (yes, Mayan) restaurant who seems to spike their margaritas with Everclear because it only takes one to make me stupid (which isn't saying much, but you get my point). There was one Friday when my co-worker spent four hours drinking margaritas and came back to the office with a "roadie." Now that's what I call a working lunch!
Needless to say, I am lucky to have a job where I can wear blue jeans and crocs and drink margaritas at lunch and still be regarded by my peers as being the "smart" kind of attorney. Life is good.
...and, yes, I did have a margarita at lunch today, so I'm pretty stupid. I love stupid.
Tuesday, January 27, 2009
Dear Winter,
While I have enjoyed our little tryst, I think it is time for you to go. I wish I could say I still find you refreshing, invigorating and exhilarating. Instead, now you merely chill me to the bone and make me want to crawl under the covers and never come out. It was good while it lasted, dear Winter, but I am at my wits end. It's not you, it's me...
No, actually, it's just you.
Regardless, you have worn out your welcome and I must ask for you to be on your way. I have found a new love and his name is Spring. He makes me feel warm and energetic. Unlike you, he doesn't keep me locked up indoors. No, Spring lets me enjoy being young and full of energy. He lets me go outside and frolic through the fields of newly sprung flowers or ride my new bike (the birthday fairy was good to me) on a wooded trail next to the warming waters of the lake. Yes, Winter, Spring has definitely stolen your girl!
I will cherish the memories we created. But I'm done with you now. Please, for the love of God, be on your way.
Not nearly as affectionately,
Tuesday, January 20, 2009
New Day Smells Like Lillies
I was unable to get a good feed of the inauguration online, nor could I hear anything, so me and one of my bosses put everything aside for an hour or so and headed over to my other bosses' house down the street where we watched President Obama being sworn in. It was almost surreal to watch, but wonderful at the same time. I am hoping and praying that the change in our nation's leadership will bring change for the good for all of us. I also hope and pray that President Obama has the courage and fortitude to lead us honorably, passionately, intelligently, and humbly into the next four years. We have put our hope in him. All we can do now is pray for him. And so I will.
In other news, this new day just happens to smell like Stargazer Lillies and I love it! There was a knock at the door only minutes ago and seconds later my legal secretary delivered these:
My thoughtful boyfriend had them delivered for my birthday, which is on Saturday. He knows my favorite flowers are Stargazers and roses. He's such a romantic lad. I think I'll keep him...until he makes another joke at how old I'm getting.
I'm looking forward to the weekend. All of my family and dear friends are gathering at my parents house for a night of board games and beverages to celebrate my birthday! Funny how in my short life I've gone from celebrating with theme parties thrown by mom and dad, to legalized debauchery at local bars, and now back to theme based parties at my parents' house. Huh...
Monday, January 19, 2009
Book Review: In Defense of Food
One of my Christmas presents from G was this book. I began reading it the night I received it and I have been eagerly chipping away at it since. I finished it early this weekend and have since passed it to my mom to read. The book is a cleverly written "expose" of the American food industry and its ramifications on our society. It was truly eye opening and life-changing, at least for me. For a couple of years now, I have made it a point to try to eat as cleanly as possible: whole foods, fruits and veggies, whole grains, etc. But I never realized what "whole foods" truly were until I read this book. And I never realized the effects that processed food can have on our health and well-being. This book is a quick read and filled with a lot of great information and it's written in a way that even boring facts are fascinating. I recommend this book to anyone who wants to eat healthful, delicious, real food and reap the benefits!
Wednesday, January 14, 2009
A Place of My Own
Is it too much to ask to find a small, quaint, well-maintained rental home in a good neighborhood for a reasonable (cheap) price? Apparently so. At the end of this month, I have to turn in my 60-days notice to my apartment complex if I intend to move. I desperately want to move. I am beyond tired of living in apartments. Let me tell you why...
In the first one I lived in, my best friend and roommate was mugged at knifepoint. In the second apartment I lived in with my sister we acquired a peeping tom. In the third place I lived, my above-stairs neighbor played loud music late at night, walked with the weight of an elephant and I swear he set up a bowling alley and played into the wee hours of the morning. My current apartment is not much better although it's in a nice location. I'm on the third floor to avoid loud, elephant feet above-stairs neighbors, but there's something creepy about the place. For example, every few months there's a flurry of police cars and fire trucks swarming the place and no one will ever tell me why. Although they couldn't keep it from me when the flurry of police activity was warranted by my next door neighbor committing suicide. And my strange and slightly retarded cat seems to see things in a certain corner because she sits there an meows at it on a nightly basis. Yeah...are you starting to see why I hate living in apartments?
Moreover (Yes, that's a lawyer word. Deal with it.), I want a place with a bit of yard where I can expand my garden and maybe someday get a dog. I want a garage to protect my car and to store things. I want a front yard that I can lovingly landscape. I want to have more than 6 inches of space between me and whatever crazy neighbors I inherit. But I can't afford a lot and so I am stuck.
So I continue my search. I still have a couple of months to look. I guess all I can do is pray that the perfect little affordable house pops up just for me. Please and thank you, God. Amen.
Tuesday, January 13, 2009
A Simple Garden
This past Sunday, despite my still being sick and my back still out, I finally bought some herbs and soil to start my very first garden. Granted, I live in an 800 square foot apartment and have no yard, but did that stop me? No. I am a stubborn woman. I find ways of getting what I want. And I wanted a garden. So I bought a couple of cute pots from Garden Ridge, a book about starting a garden in small spaces, some herbs and organic soil and got to work.
I must say the act of gardening is quite therapeutic. Just sitting outside on a sunny day on my little porch playing in a bag of dirt and a few baby plants was very calming. I found myself talking to the Rosemary and Lavender plants on more than one occasion. I still need to plant my mesclun mix so I can grow my own salads. If I do well "raising" these little ones, I have every intention to plant some more edibles, namely: strawberries, tomatoes, and lots more herbs. My boyfriend has offered to give me some advice on successfully growing "herbs" but I'm pretty sure he and I are talking about different things. He was a wild one back in the day...
I'm looking forward to seeing my plants grow. Let me rephrase: I sure hope my plants don't die. I don't have a great history with keeping things alive. Every silly houseplant I've ever owned has died a slow and painful death. Even my two parakeets kicked the bucket when I was studying for the Bar exam (stupid test also caused a random allergy to Chapstick, too, but I digress). My two cats seem to be doing just fine, but they're pretty self-sustaining and I hear they have nine lives. So who knows? I guess we shall see...
Friday, January 9, 2009
The Case of the Missing Coaster
After I arrived, I went about my morning routine: putting away my purse and totebag, setting my lunchbox on the corner of a far section of my desk, pulling out my Sigg water bottle and setting it on my beautiful plaid coaster...where's my coaster? WHO TOOK MY COASTER?
Perplexed, I begin to wonder, 'Who would want a cheap plaid coaster from Target?' The coaster is not special to anyone but me. It was bought as part of a set at Target after Christmas one year. The reason it is special to me is because it is plaid. Plaid = Scotland. I adore Scotland. Therefore, I adore my coaster. Yes, I'm a little strange, but in a lovable way, I should think.
First I suspect the cleaning lady who comes in every week and tends to rearrange my desk-things. But she's never removed any of my desk-things and, going back to the original ponder, why would she take my coaster? I start to ask around the office. By asking around, I mean my legal secretary. There are only four of us in the office and three of us are attorneys. The other two attorneys probably don't even know I have a coaster. So I ask my legal secretary if she's seen it. It seems she also had no idea I had a coaster. Now everyone in my office is laughing at me because I have a coaster and, worse, I'm distraught because it's missing. Thanks, guys.
So the week passes. I borrow a silly cardboard coaster with a fish on it from one of the other attorneys who was using it to prop up a wobbly table. I get busy and soon the mystery of my missing coaster is pushed to the backburner.
But then, this morning, as I'm cleaning up the piles of paper that have accumulated on my desk, I see the silly fish coaster and start to miss my Scottish coaster all over again. I am renewed with determination to find my coaster! Again, I ask all members of the firm if it had popped up since I last asked. Again, they laughed at me. Undeterred, I decide to do a thorough search of my desk and the spaces around it. I crawl on the hardwood, dusty floors around and under my desk. No coaster. I stick my hands into the cracks between the desk and walls. No coaster. I crane my neck to see in the shadows created by books and phones and picture frames and random desk-things. Still no coaster. I am dismayed.
But then, I glance down to peek underneath my standing metal file organizer sitting at the corner of a section of my desk. Suddenly I notice a shape in the shadow of the file organizer. My anticipation builds as I slowly reach my fingers into the shadow and pull out...my coaster! I am delighted and excited and relieved and...embarrassed because I suddenly realize that no one had taken my coaster. On the contrary, it was I who had inadvertently shoved my poor coaster into the cold shadows where desk-things go to die by my ever growing pile of motions, briefs, cases, affidavits, and code books.
At that moment, it dawned on me that I had transformed into the nerdy appellate attorney that I had always accused my boss of being. He would constantly lose things in his black hole of a desk and "blame" all of us for taking whatever it was he had lost.
Alas, I was now that person. Oh, the irony.
But at least I found my pretty coaster.
Wednesday, January 7, 2009
Bitter Day
I am bitter because I spent good money and a lot of time stopping by the doctor this morning only to hear that I do not have an infection and there's nothing he can do for me. Take sudafed, he says. Use an inhaler so you can breathe, he says. Thanks doc. I should have listened to my instincts and waited a couple more days for my bronchitis to clear on its own, but I'm asthmatic and have had a few scares with my airways closing up, so I let my fear win. Now I'm out $100 and I'm still hacking up my lungs.
I am bitter because I have been unable to hit the gym with my new workout schedule like I had planned because of my silly "can't breathe" issue. I gained five pounds over my vacation due to lack of exercise and way too much bad food. I am confident I'll be able to get back down to my pre-Holiday weight, but I can't do anything about it yet because I'm sick. Aggravation does not even begin to describe...
I am bitter because for all my efforts and research and best intentions in using natural, organic products on my skin and hair, I am still breaking out like a 15 year old boy. I am not giving up by any means, but I am so frustrated. Next in line to research is how food affects acne (or lack thereof). There are so many conflicting reports out there about whether diet and acne are linked, but I don't see how they can't be. Another suspected culprit is birth control pills. They are generally supposed to help those suffering from acne, but many women experience the opposite result. Any time you mess with your hormones, you will suffer some effects. However, I sure hope that's not what's causing my skin issues because BC pills are by far the most affordable, convenient, almost-fool-proof option for me at this stage in life.
I am bitter because I have a really unreliable car that does strange things on a regular basis (i.e., losing all power for a spit second while going 70 mph...nice), but I can't afford a new, or even new-used, car until I get a HUGE raise or I win the lottery or I pay off all my student loan debt which will take 30 years. Pretty sure my old clunker won't last 30 more years. Guess I need to buy a lottery ticket.
Sigh. I think that's all I have to be bitter about right now. But on the bright side, today G and I have been together for 6 months. That's pretty substantial for a girl who, for the past five years, was never interested beyond the first date! Yay!
Tuesday, January 6, 2009
I think I have bronchitis. It has yet to be confirmed because I refuse to go to the doctor unless I absolutely have to. It's getting to that point, however, because it was a bit hard to breathe this morning and frankly, I'm starting to disgust myself with all the drooling, dripping, hacking, and sneezing. I feel so sexy right now.
General bit of advice: do not eat an apple when you're prone to sneezing fits. It is more than likely you will be surprised with a sneeze attack and end up with juicy bits of apple in your hands or on your face. Just a warning...
Sexy, I tell you.
Monday, January 5, 2009
Damn Umbrella
Umbrellas are dangerous. Cheap umbrellas given away for free at a legal conference are even more dangerous. Case in point:
It's raining ice outside so I think it would be a good time to use my new, cheap, free umbrella. It's doing its job well and when I arrive at the chiropractor I try to close the damn thing and it takes a chunk out of my thumb. So not only do I show up at the door of my chiropractor's office struggling to close my stupid umbrella (which is witnessed by the doctor through the glass door), but I end up going through my adjustment bleeding profusely from the thumb. I had to wrap medical table paper around my thumb to stop it. It was lovely.
Afterwards, I drive back to work in the icy rain and once again use my umbrella to shield myself from the stupid little ice balls. When I get onto the porch, I attempt to (carefully) close my umbrella again. I succeed…for the first part. It fails to close all the way so I press down on the top and all of a sudden it gives way and comes crashing down on my middle finger. Yeah. Luckily, this time it didn't bleed, but I do have a pretty purple bruise at the base of my middle finger.
I made sure to show the umbrella the pretty purple bruise on my middle finger.
Stupid umbrella.
Back to the grind...
Nuts. Real life is not nearly as fun as vacation. Sorry for not writing in several days, but I was blissfully disconnected from the world, including but not limited to, my computer. Brief recap:
For Christmas, I went home to Ma &Pa's. We spent a lovely Christmas Eve hanging out and then going to the evening service at church. After church we all went over to my great Aunt's house to have a mini-family gathering where we had lots of yummy, fattening, sugar laden food (a theme which was to continue for the next 12 days). After dinner, we all headed home to start wrapping presents and drinking and generally being stupid. My sister, we'll call her Bee (don't ask), was recovering from strep throat but she was a trooper and stayed up with me into the wee hours of the morning finishing our wrapping and wine party. It was evident that we were deliriously tired (drunk?) when we made a helluva racket dragging one of mom's very LARGE gifts down the stairs. We managed not to knock all the pictures off the wall, which was a Christmas miracle.
Christmas Day was fun, if not a bit rushed. We got up early to open presents and clean up the mess in a hurry because my other sister, we'll call her Ree, and her husband were due to arrive at 9:00. Bee and I kept telling mom that Ree really won't care that there's wrapping paper strewn about the room (the cat's loved it), but mom is mom and she felt compelled to clean up before they arrived. The rest of the day was spent lazing about in front of the t.v. and out in the yard. It was very relaxing. Good times had by all. I even took a nap.
The next morning I packed my bags and headed to the airport bound for Austin for a visit with G and his family. The day after I arrived, his extended family came into town and thus began a whirlwind of food, fun, and lots of laughing and joking and storytelling. I met every aunt, uncle and cousin, and they were truly wonderful. Many different personalities, but all fun and welcoming in their own way. G and I did a LOT of shopping, too. He took me to every shopping center he could think of in the Austin area. He even bought me a beautiful Coach bag. He's a wonderful guy, I tell ya.
Alas, the days flew by and I flew back home on Saturday morning. Of course, I caught a cold the night before so I was "that person" on the plane that no one wants to sit next to for fear of catching whatever deadly disease is causing them to sniffle and sneeze and generally look terrible. Oh well. Whatayagonnado?
Saturday and Sunday were spent frantically unpacking, cleaning, organizing, shopping, and building a new bookshelf (Santa knows how much I like books...he brought me lots). All and all, I'd say it was a very nice holiday. I gained 5 pounds, but who didn't? I'm tired and sick, but who isn't? I'd rather be at home curled up with two kitties and a book, but who wouldn't? But no, it's back to the grind of daily life...and in some strange way it's nice to be back. I sorta need a vacation from my vacation. I'm all partied out.
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Hayley Williamson '13 knew what she was looking for in a college
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Forever Young: See The Pains of Being Pure at Heart's New Video for The Body
First off, YAY new PBPH video! We're loving the 'younger' versions of the bandmembers in the narrative, which immediately brings to mind Spike Jonze's vid for "Sky's The Limit" by The Notorious B.I.G. & 112. Except with less mini-gangsta action … Continue reading
VML Playlist 3/28/11
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Stream The Pains of Being Pure at Heart's New Album Here!
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Ticklists: A grand easy welsh day out, Connoisseur's Classic Rock, North Wales Rock Graded List, Through Routes!, North Wales 100 Classic Climbs.
Climbing together 3rd climb on tour de ogewn.spragglerocks - AltLd O/S - 07/Aug/14 with Matt
TGreen - AltLd O/S - 29/Jun/14 with Rosie Henstock
Rosie Henstock - AltLd O/S - 29/Jun/14 with Tom Green
Hidden - AltLd - 27/May/14
rbharries - AltLd O/S - 28/Apr/14 with neils EW, josie McG
Hidden - AltLd O/S - 26/Apr/14
Hidden - 30/Mar/14
Nick Biven - 2014
peakcaver - 2014
Si - 2014
Thought I was off in the vice!rbharries - AltLd - 2014 with neils EW, josie McG
Very wet and slippery conditions - scrambled up gulley to top of chimney (p3). Wessex lead P4. Vertcial vice was very difficult to lead but completed with assistance from a top rope from Wessex (who bypassed). Henry lead final pitch. Two pairs moved together up scramble to summit.robjdc - 13/Oct/13 with Henry G, Judders, Wessex
Hidden - AltLd - 13/Oct/13
Quite wet and started late - Judders reached top of pitch 4, but due to time and conditions abseiled off with Wessex (leaving rope!)robjdc - AltLd O/S - 12/Oct/13 with Judders
Hidden - AltLd dnf - 12/Oct/13
in 3 pitches, Tony got the squeeze which is desperate !!lithos - AltLd - 15/Jul/13 with tony w
Hidden - Lead - 2013
SteveM - Solo - 08/Sep/12
Hidden - AltLd - 14/Apr/12
matt perks - 2012
Hidden - 2012
Hidden - Lead - 30/Oct/11
Hidden - Solo O/S - 01/Oct/11
Retreated after first pitch. Pichol - 2nd O/S - 30/Jul/11 with Nick Judkins, robjdc
Hidden - AltLd - 03/Jul/11
davidbeynon - AltLd - 30/Apr/11 with Peter, Mark Rawlings
tom.e - Solo O/S - 17/Apr/11
The vice isnt as tight as people make it out to be... But then I'm pretty smallsmallerrich - Solo O/S - 10/Apr/11 with Bertie, Dan R
samrad - Solo O/S - 02/Apr/11 with james G
Freezing cold weather made it hard going. Was well worth it though.spadge - AltLd O/S - 03/Mar/11
Hidden - 2011
djromberg - 2011
Tarquin - Lead - 30/Aug/10 with Ness
Hidden - AltLd O/S - 27/Aug/10
HVW. many things that are wet are gooddanimal88 - AltLd O/S - 17/Aug/10 with Chris Holden
A must for fans of the traditional. Awesome.Harri777 - AltLd - Aug/10 with Chiz
Mikelo - AltLd - 05/Jun/10 with adam
very good top pitch. recon the crux is about 4b thoadam06 - AltLd - 05/Jun/10 with mike weaver
demarcation86 - AltLd O/S - May/10 with Paul
wet windy Liam FLeming - Lead O/S - 25/Oct/09 with karen dalzell
Storm Hunter - Lead O/S - Jul/09
Hidden - AltLd - 31/May/09
Hidden - AltLd - May/09
James Oakes - AltLd O/S - Feb/09 with Phil Oakes, Andy Dickerson, Josh Dickerson, Andy Lawrence, Bill Lawrence
What fun! In big boots and rucksacks. Chasm pitch was a bit cheeky, but nothing compared to the Vertical Vice! One word - desperate! Had to remove rucksack and suspend from 16ft sling on a couple of occasions on that pitch. I've done HVS's with easier cruxes!Cardi - Lead O/S - 15/Jun/08 with Ollie R
Hidden - AltLd - 14/Jun/08
Simon Hodgson - AltLd O/S - 14/Jun/08 with Lizzie Pinard
(Shoe-less) Pitch to link Alpha & Lots Wife.
Abseiled down chasm and top pitches as decent.Alex Thompson - AltLd O/S - 08/Jun/08 with Jane Terry
Adam Booth - AltLd O/S - 05/Jan/08 with Ed Booth, Roel, Tim Evans
Hidden - Lead - 2008
Led pitches 3, 5 and 7 - Hardest VD I've led anything on. The vertical vice's jaws want to hang on to any poor sod entering them! The finishing Y shaped crack(s) seemed a bit stiff for a VD as well. The climb is total quality and certainly worth the hike in.PanzerHanzler - AltLd - 09/Oct/07 with David Rafe
Ste coudn't get up the vertical vice before the sun went down(!), so we bailed over the fallen chockstone. Calder - AltLd dnf - 25/Aug/07 with Ste
stemill - AltLd dnf - 25/Aug/07 with Graham
A Great fun climb in the wet. Rhys enjoyed the subterranean exitJohn HW - AltLd - 10/Aug/07 with Rhys HW, Cath
Hidden - AltLd - 10/Aug/07
Hidden - Lead O/S - Aug/07
A great day out with Bill, Dennis and Cliveebastock - 2nd - 10/Jun/07 with John Beddard
Led both chimney pitches. Not very easy in the wet - more like HS than Vdiffbendurance - AltLd O/S - Jun/07 with JC
Keith Jones - AltLd - 04/May/07 with ali, David
tobydunford - Solo O/S - 13/Apr/07
fran04 - AltLd - 2007
Diggler - AltLd O/S - 2007
Dom Whillans - 2007
wirralclimber1984 - AltLd O/S - 01/Dec/06 with jerry and rich
matthias13 - AltLd - 01/Dec/06 with Kevin Charleston & Jerry Lewis
Mike Roach - 2nd dog - Aug/06 with Laurence Hicks
mikelaing - 2006
Big boots, in the wetTim W - AltLd O/S - 12/Nov/05 with Paddy
Led 2 & 4. Mike had a hold break off in chimney.KeithW - AltLd O/S - 03/Sep/05 with Mike Nuttall
Hidden - 2nd - 17/Jul/05
Hidden - Lead O/S - 17/Jul/05
Hidden - Lead - 29/May/05
Perfect route for a wet day. Full on rebirth struggle!Darragh - 2005 with Mark
Hidden - Lead - 24/May/04
Little B - AltLd O/S - 28/Sep/03 with Jane
Tom M Williams - 2nd O/S - Jul/03 with Andy Davies
Hidden - AltLd O/S - 16/Jun/01
jmr - AltLd - 23/Jul/00 with Paul Greenhow
Ed Booth - Lead O/S - 2000
Interesting? move through the vice.BenTiffin - Lead - Sep/98 with Kate Wheatcroft, Rachel Yeates
sixties - AltLd - 14/May/98 with hrd
Hidden - AltLd - 26/Jul/95
Iain Thow - Solo - 06/May/95
stokienomad - Lead - 12/Jun/94
Hidden - AltLd - 16/Sep/93
Hidden - AltLd O/S - 21/Jul/92
JohnHutch - AltLd - 23/Jul/91 with SA
nigehughes - AltLd - Jun/90 with Scooter Beresford
Ched - Lead O/S - 1990 with Glyn
Raggar - AltLd - 1990 with Jon B
Hidden - 1987
Ian Archer - Lead - 01/Apr/86 with Neil Watson
wynaptomos - Solo - Jun/85
Simon2005 - Lead O/S - Apr/85 with Jude
mikej - AltLd - 23/Oct/82 with Geoff Williams
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Should You Buy a Rental Car?
Rental cars typically come with the balance of the manufacturer's warranty, and Enterprise and Hertz also tack on a 12-month/12,000 mile limited powertrain warranty. Both companies also offer a trial period. "When someone buys a car from us we give them a week or 1,000 miles to test drive it," Enterprise's Walsh says. "If they're not happy with the vehicle — if it doesn't meet their needs or they change their mind for whatever reason — they're able to bring the vehicle back, no questions asked, for a very minor cleaning and restocking fee."
Both Enterprise and Hertz also tout a "one price" system. "We put our very best price right out front to take away some of the difficulty and anxiety people have when buying a used vehicle," Walsh says. "And we guarantee that all of our vehicles will be priced below the Kelly Blue Book value."
The Price Is Right
One of the biggest advantages of buying a rental car is that they are often priced less than comparable models sold at a dealership or available through a private party. Michael Jones, a producer for Car and Driver Radio who lives in Grants Pass, Oregon, discovered this when he bought a 2004 Cadillac DeVille that was a former rental car. "I looked at the exact same car at a dealer that had a similar amount of miles and they wanted $31,000 for it," he says. "I paid $22,500."
Jones found the car on eBay and bought it through a local dealer. "There are a fair number of rentals being sold on eBay," he points out. "This one had been wholesaled out to the dealer. It's been a great car," Johnson adds, "and my neighbor down the street has bought several vehicles from Hertz that he's been happy with."
Seller's Remorse
While buying a rental car is generally a good deal, AAA's Nielsen warns that you could take a hit when you go to sell it because of people's perceptions. "We always tell motorists to run a vehicle history report when they're looking to buy a car," Nielsen says, "and when it shows up that it was a rental car it typically will reduce the value."
Nielsen also points that an accident may not show up on the history report of a rental car. "Rental car agencies are self-insured, so if it's involved in an accident there may never be an insurance claim on it," he says. "It will be repaired in their own shop, so in many cases there wouldn't be a record of that." But a good mechanic will easily find evidence of accident damage, such as if they notice screws that have been painted over, Nielsen says. "Things like that will tip them off pretty quickly," he notes.
Plus, there are always those YouTube videos to show you which cars to avoid.
Message Board: Does this article change your perceptions about buying a rental car?
Doug Newcomb has been writing about car electronics since 1988, as editor of Car Audio and Electronics, Car Stereo Review, Mobile Entertainment, Road & Track Road Gear and as a freelance writer. His new book, Car Audio for Dummies, is available from Wiley Publications. He lives in Hood River, Oregon.
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hit each. They have all been very good and economical vehicles. Plus, I got features like leather that I would not normally get for the price. Check the history and inspect the vehicle thourghly. Previous damage can help you negotiate. A small rearender saved me $3k and the repair was done very well. So well that my guy didn't pickup on it.
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According to Cinema Blend on Jan. 7, Evan Jonigkeit discovered he'd be playing Magneto's henchman, Toad, in Bryan Singer's "X-Men: Days of Future Past". At this point, the 1973 timeline in Singer's film will exist to contain the younger versions of their characters from "X-Men: First Class" and now it seems the origin of Toad's story may become apparent. In previous "X-Men" films, the character was played by "Star Wars" actor Ray Park.
The Toad character is known to be rather nimble and can leap great distances. He even can spit an adhesive "goo" of sorts and almost suffocated Jean Grey in one of the films. Luckily, she was rescued by Cyclops.
"X-Men: Days of Future Past" was screen written by Simon Kinberg and the story line is by Matthew Vaughn. The plot will take place in an apocalyptic era where mutants are hunted down by robots known as sentinels. This piece of technology was designed by Trask Industries and programmed to annihilate existing mutants from the planet.
Find out the origins of some of the X-Men in Singer's "X-Men: Days of Future Past" which will be released in theaters on May 23.


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Maybe it's the onset of colder weather, the sense that winter is around the corner, so it's time to hunker down. But for whatever reason, over the last week or two, I've been wanting a more chilled-out, laid-back gaming experience. I wanted to play an adventure game.
It had been awhile — I first dabbled in this genre in my earliest days as a gamer, in the early 1990s, cutting my teeth on classics like "The Secret of Monkey Island." Since then, the genre, which tends to rely on lots of dialogue, story, and (often quirky and only borderline logical) problem-solving, has frequently taken a back seat to more action-oriented types of games. As graphics have improved, as we've been able to render human and alien bodies getting blown apart in ever-more-realistic detail, it's no wonder that less cognitively intensive genres have caught on. You can't even die in most adventure games. ("Where's the fun in that!" a generation of younger gamers screams in unison.)


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not quitting…
in case anyone is reading this and wants to continue, i've decided i like wordpress better (sorry tumblr) and have gone there:
thanks tumblr, and peace out…
in case anyone is reading this and wants to continue, i've decided i like wordpress better (sorry tumblr) and have gone there:
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1. therapy
while it should be pointed out that it hasn't completely changed my life yet, when i went today, i was having a bad day. i almost canceled and just didn't feel like leaving the house at all. i'm not entirely sure if i'm feeling very hopeful, but when i left, i felt a sense of calm and like i'd figured something out that still hasn't quite dawned on me yet. i've decided to take that positively.
2. "tropical" thunderstorms
i'm not sure if one can say "tropical" when speaking about germany, but suddenly this evening, the sky opened up and started to pour loudly and hotly and then the lightening struck, making the dusk sky even grayer than it was, with tinges of yellow edging the clouds. it was a beautiful moment, and just what i needed.
3. ibuprofen
while it may seem a silly thing to be grateful for, i get headaches and even migraines (though i don't have one now and frankly, ibuprofen does nothing for them) and i really appreciate that ibuprofen is basically the same in every language, making it easy to have no matter what country i'm in. i have a headache now and have just taken ibuprofen and am about to get into bed and read until my headache goes away. it's nice to trust that something will work and i will actually feel better and then be able to fall asleep.
people "liking" or "reblogging" my post who turn out to have strange sex sites and are using my posts just to gain more traffic to their naked lady sites.
i don't have any issue with people using the internet for porn or whatever they are into - that's not my business. but when my husband sends me a message saying my post has four notes, and i get excited because that's what kind of geek i am, and they all turn out to be fake sites, that's just lame.
very uncool @ivory7redcolor, @elroyvmeet and @tm-level.
1. my mom
i don't know what i'd do without my mother. just talking to her for an hour just makes me feel completely different - loved, cared for, respected, and best, a part of something. aside from james, it's so easy to feel so isolated and lonely here in this country where i know no one and don't speak the language and that feeling of belonging is so important and my mother is just my favorite person to talk to. and god bless skype.
2. veggie burgers
although i've definitely been spoiled by the plethora of vegetarian food, restaurants and consciousness of california, i am so grateful that i can still buy yummy veggie burgers here in germany. i've even found a few different brands and can choose my favorite! today we had some very good (but very, very small) veggie burgers with lots and lots of pickles. yum.
3. the bank lady at sparkasse
i've never known a bank to call and ask for us to come in and make sure we're ok with our service and see if we have any questions. they called james last week and scheduled an appointment with this lady (she was so wonderful and yet still i don't know her name) for this afternoon. she spoke english quite well and was so helpful. she explained all of our options in terms of savings accounts and credit cards, but her advice was, go home and think about it. james, who has worked at various banks, came out laughing, surprised she hadn't tried to sell us anything. but she really seemed honestly concerned that we get the right program for us and i really appreciate that. especially because i really did have a lot of questions. she answered every single one. customer service at its best (something that was definitely lacking in barcelona).
1. couch to 5k
having a program like this one actually helps me stick with it. this morning, i got up at 8 (which might be normal to some people, but is unfortunately not for me) and went for a run before going to cologne. last night as i went to sleep, i wasn't sure i was going to make it, and i might not have if i weren't on a set program that i have to do three times a week. i appreciate that someone designed this program for idiots like me and that someone else made a free app out of it for my phone so that i don't have to time myself or buy one of those fancy watches.
2. book exchange
though normally i'm very anti these sorts of events (who actually wants to give away books? i just don't understand.), i figure the more things that get me out of the house and talking to real live people, the better. and, of course, it's better than any event without books. when i arrived and sat down, i saw, conveniently placed just in front of me, a book that i'd been wanting to read for awhile now. i've read two others in the series, and i really enjoy them. i had just been thinking that i needed a new "easy" (as in, the type of book i wouldn't have read or admitted to reading ten years ago - luckily now i don't care) book and now i've got one that i'm excited about!
3. finding my way around cologne
i'm very grateful for my smart phone because it gets me around my new city, albeit not very well. i have no idea why this city is so confusing! today, however, i made it to the starbucks on breite straße for the book exchange all by myself and felt just for a second like i was really starting to understand a little bit about the way the city was laid out, which is a nice feeling.
1. amy adams in enchanted
to be honest, today wasn't the best day. but luckily, i have this fabulous movie to watch over and over again when i'm down. it is absolutely the perfect film for me - i think it was made for me, really. it didn't completely make me feel better, but it made me smile and it made me sing and i was still able to laugh at myself. sometimes i'm not really able to do that.
2. grapefruit
ok, this might be stretching it a little, but i really, really love grapefruits. and one side effect of the cold, rainy "summer" we're having is that grapefruits are still in season. and i can eat a bunch of them, and still feel like i'm being healthy. my mom used to give me grapefruit and she would peel every bit of the white stuff off of it and put them in a bowl and they were always so delicious, they made me feel like i was eating some exotic delicacy. i still eat them that way, and i still feel like it's a delicacy.
3. my husband
what i love about him the most is that on my worst days, when i spend the whole day just sitting in front of the tv (like today, sadly) or eating too much or even if i can't get out of bed, he always tells me that it's ok and that he loves me and never makes me feel like he's disappointed in me, which i'm always afraid of. today, he came home and was so excited to see me and i apologized for not having cleaned and he said that he hadn't even noticed. i don't know what i would do if he were even partially as judgmental of me as i am of myself.
*posted a day late due to spending the weekend in oxfordshire at the wilderness festival, where there was absolutely no internet connection (which was awesome!).
1. a good (better) night's sleep
the first night, i had a hard time sleeping, due to the carousing all around me, the rain, the cold and my foot hurting because i tried to wear shoes that i knew hurt me feet (i had been planning on getting rid of them, but i thought i'd give it one more try. big mistake.). last night, on the other hand, i even fell asleep before james (which has happened maybe five times in our entire relationship) and woke up refreshed and happy. what was the difference? last night, i decided to use ginger beers (plural) to help me sleep, which i think worked really well. and was also quite yummy. as an added plus, i didn't even have a teeny bit of a hangover. yay, ginger beer! and yay, sleep!
2. the sun coming out
the festival was an amazing time, even in the rain (mostly thanks to the wellies) but today, while we were sitting on the grass watching the strangest (albeit only) cricket match i've ever seen, complete with bubbles and gold sparkly spanks (on a 6'7" man), and listening to some great music from the main stage, the sun came shining out and the blue sky was (finally!) visible through the fluffy, white, perfect clouds. it was glorious and it was lovely to be sitting in the grass with my fantastic husband who took me there for my birthday. the sun just added to the lazy sunday feel of the last day of the festival.
3. laura marling
singing rambling man (what she opened with)
she is the reason i went to the wilderness festival in the first place, and she was so worth it. she's soulful, sweet, humble and just gorgeous. i almost cried. i will admit that she suits a smaller, more personal venue a bit more and i'd love to see her in a little café or something next (if she doesn't get too big), but it was still beautiful and even if the rest of the weekend had been awful (which it wasn't at all), it would have been worth it. she was perfect and i loved her.
*posted a couple of days late due to spending the weekend in oxfordshire at the wilderness festival, where there was absolutely no internet connection (which was awesome!).
1. james's mum's "wellies"
i was hesitant to accept at first, mainly because she'd already let us borrow her car, tent, sleeping bags, towels and pillows and also because i apparently forgot that i was in england and therefore, it was going to rain. which, of course, it did. all night. and when i had to go pee in the middle of the night, i was especially grateful for the rain boots.
2. john-paul flintoff
he was one of the speakers who i watched today and he wrote a book called "sew your own" and taught us how to sew our own books. which i did, as you can see (from an old selfridges bag). i'm looking forward to perfecting it and i'd also really like to learn how to sew in general. so, a book and a goal! wowza.
3. my new hat
this hat was sooooooo warm and it totally changed my experience of the festival. obviously i was pretty cold, as i usually am. i think this hat will totally change my experience of england, germany and winter in general. i've heard it snows here.
*posted a few days late due to spending the weekend in oxfordshire at the wilderness festival, where there was absolutely no internet connection (which was awesome!).
1. james driving carefully
he drives under the speed limit, is careful to let in other drivers and not pass on the left and sits completely straight in his chair and though i sort of make fun of him for it, i think it's so sweet that he is so thoughtful and cautious when he drives. it is part of what makes me so sure he'll be a wonderful father.
2. the stranger who helped us with our tent
this was our first camping trip together, and while both of us have experience with tents from our childhood (james was a cub scout), it had been awhile. i feel fairly confident that we would have figured it out eventually, and it hadn't been that long, but it definitely set the mood for the festival when a woman came over and said that she had noticed us reading the instructions and doing the wrong thing (there were these cords that we had no idea what to do with and the picture was very confusing - in the end, we didn't even use them). she showed us exactly what we had to do and was friendly and sweet and made us (well, me at least, james probably didn't care) feel immediately accepted into the "wilderness" community.
3. ginger beer (and festival food)
i really like food and it is pretty much the reason that i go to any event (which i think is one of the reasons james's dad once told me i was no longer allowed to go to the rugby matches with them. i'm hoping that he was joking.). the food here was amazing, albeit sort of meat heavy, which is surprising for such a "hippie" festival. i suppose it was all free-range and organic. but what i ate for dinner today was called a "buddha bowl", a-coconut-milk-curry-infused mix of tofu, kale and brown rice and i washed it down with a ginger beer (or two or three), which was one of the best things i've had in awhile.
1. the american women's club in cologne
not only would i not know anyone here in cologne (or in all of germany, really) if it weren't for them, but in general i have never felt so readily accepted into a community before. every time i have coffee with someone or meet up for a book discussion, i really feel that everyone is looking out for everyone else. when we went to the fourth of july barbecue, people sought me out to welcome me and introduce themselves to james (my husband). i was amazed!
today, i left the house feeling icky and blah - for no reason. i sort of forced myself to go to the coffee meeting and because they are such varied and interesting women, i found that i was completely brought out of myself, which is just what i needed.
2. asian wok restaurants
i seriously love noodles (rice noodles especially) and about three years ago, these "take away" style wok restaurants started opening up all over barcelona and they are here as well. some days, i don't know what i'd do without some tofu and noodles all drenched in a fabulous coconut curry or sweet chili sauce. comfort food at its best.
3. playing hooky
james chatted me earlier saying that he just wasn't feeling up to german class today and as we are flying to england early tomorrow morning and still need to pack, maybe we just shouldn't go. a little part of me knows we should be good adults and go, after all, we live in this country and really should be on top of learning the language so we can communicate with people and stuff, but sometimes it is the best thing in the world to ignore that adult part and just relax. now, i'm sitting on my couch (having just finished my noodles that i got on the way home) and i don't have anywhere to be all evening. fabulous.


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3 Steps to a Kid-Friendly Divorce
Elizabeth Kuster, author of Exorcising Your Ex, gives newly single moms tips for a successful split.
Divorce is especially difficult for moms, because they usually can't make a clean break even if they want to. If your ex is going to remain part of your child's life at all, you're going to have to see his stupid face sometimes. Here are three ways to ease your pain:
- If your ex is your child's father, don't talk badly about him in front of your child. "Kids are a product of both their parents," Elizabeth Kuster says. "If you call your child's father a cheating, no-good bastard (or whatever), your child could very well interpret that to mean that part of him/her is bad, too. That could destroy your child's self-esteem. It will also put your child in the middle, and kids shouldn't have to 'play favorites.'"
- Resist the urge to have your ex stay over "like old times." "Yes, divorce is a slow process, especially when custody issues are involved," Kuster notes. "As time goes on, your hormones and/or loneliness may make sex-with-your-ex very tempting, especially if you didn't want the split in the first place. But if your kids see Daddy making coffee in the morning (or run into him in the bathroom in the middle of the night), they're going to be very confused. They'll assume you've gotten back together; when they find out that's not the case, they'll be crushed. They'll also find it harder to trust you and what you say in the future. It's not fair to put them on that emotional rollercoaster. It won't be easy, but you can develop a platonic relationship with your child's father. Set that boundary, stick to it no matter what, and eventually you'll both move on."
- Don't reconcile "for the kids' sake." "Children are extremely sensitive," says Kuster. "They may not know what exactly is going on or be able to verbalize their feelings about it, but they can tell when a home is filled with tension, resentment, anger, apathy, and/or sadness -- and they'll be adversely affected by it. The fact is, if you're unhappy, your home will be unhappy and, ultimately, your kids will be unhappy. So get over your guilt and stop thinking that sacrificing your own happiness by staying in a bad relationship will be 'better' for the kids. This is one of those times in life that you need to put yourself first for the good of all (kind of like how airlines instruct you to put on your oxygen mask before your child's). It's not selfish!"
For those divorced and separated mothers out there, what's your post-breakup advice to other moms?
I can relate to this article,sometimes you think you have that one moment of old times but it may not only be the sex emotions rise as well you end up getting hurt again then it becames difficult to get back to that place of healing.
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New Yorker cartoonist and writer Bruce Eric Kaplan '87, already an HBO veteran (Girls, Six Feet Under), expands his repertoire with a new HBO series.
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Iain Stirling is a stand-up comedian and BAFTA nominated presenter.
He can currently be seen hosting The Dog Ate My Homework on CBBC. As well as developing and writing for a number of CBBC projects, he has also presented two series of Help! My Supply Teacher is Magic, recently completed filming on Help! My School Trip is Magic, and the fourth series of All Over the Place, (this time in the Australia), both to be aired later in 2014.
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Great Books to Give and Get in 2011
For children (whose toys increasingly blink, beep and lure their innocent faces close to electronic screens), reading a classic picture book is still a beautiful way to spend some quality time -- and the captivating storylines often contain important lessons. Despite what a writer in the New York Times said a few months back, children's picture books remain a staple of young households. People who have become jaded about the value of a book just need to spend some time with disadvantaged children who do not have their own books. Give them one, and it lights up their world.
With that said, here are my recommendations for simply spectacular books for grownups and children to discover at the start of 2011 -- and beyond.
"Secret Daughter," by Shilpi Somaya Gowda
This excellent fictional debut has been a number-one bestseller in Canada and is selling well here in the U.S., too. It is a deep, riveting and emotionally wrenching full-circle tale of a mother in India who is forced to save her baby girl by giving her up, and how that child grows up in America and ultimately comes to grips with her heritage and her future. It's one of those kinds of reads that makes you want to hug the book tightly and say, "Thanks for a great story!"
"I'd Know You Anywhere," by Laura Lippman
This book is a haunting, chilling psychological thriller that has a surprise in every chapter. It has been an enormous e-book success, as well as a hardcover bestseller. It is reminiscent of "The Lovely Bones," but in this case, the narrator -- a woman who was kidnapped by a serial killer as a teen, but survived the encounter -- hears from her kidnapper as he awaits his death sentence. (He is hoping she will intervene to spare him.) The psychological threads in this book may cause you to unravel a bit when you read it, but I assure you: This is one you cannot put down.
"Just Kids," by Patti Smith
This winner of the National Book Award for nonfiction is now in paperback. It's a memoir that looks back at the rocker's friendship with artist Robert Mapplethorpe and the love affair they shared before Mapplethorpe came out of the closet. It's a story about passion, art, writing, music, love and bohemian possibility.
"Between a Heart and a Rock Place," by Pat Benatar
Benatar's songs "Hit Me with Your Best Shot" and "Love Is a Battlefield" became rock anthems, and this book tells us what it's really like to be a rock-and-roll heroine. Benatar's tale take us from her Polish-Catholic roots to the development of her classically trained voice to her becoming the first woman to appear in an MTV music video. The book is also a love story: Benatar has managed to stay married for decades to her musical and life partner. (Sparks flew from the moment they met!) This is a must-read for Benatar's fans, as well as those who are interested in learning about what really goes on behind the scenes in the music business.
"The Best Kind of Different," by Shonda Schilling
This touching memoir from the wife of legendary MLB pitcher Curt Schilling reveals what it is like when you have expectations for your child and he or she does not meet them -- and then you learn that the reason your offspring will not fall in line (so to speak) is because he is on the autism spectrum. In Schilling's case, her son Grant was diagnosed with Asperger's syndrome while her husband -- who has ADD -- was pitching in the World Series. If you think your life has drama, check out how Schilling handled all this plus the anorexia that affected another one of her four children. Many parents will relate to her story, and it will bring moments of comfort that will help them put their own lives in perspective.
"The Perfection Point," by John Brenkus
Do you have a guy in your life who is always quoting weird sports stats? Do you live with a man who would rather watch a game than do pretty much anything else? I do. Sports geeks are awesome -- and this is the perfect book for them! Written by the creator of the super-popular TV series "Sport Science," this New York Times bestseller will change the way sports is watched -- and the way in which world records are understood. The chapters about the world's fastest man and hitting the longest home run are my favorites.
"Atlantic," by Simon Winchester
The bestselling author of "The Professor and the Madman" has crafted a monumental epic about the Atlantic Ocean which goes all the way back to its origins 370 million years ago. Winchester covers the Vikings and Columbus -- and everything in between -- with page-turning precision. This is the perfect book for the guy who likes the History Channel and who's a little bit of a nerd but loves a satisfying read. The enhanced e-book version is a great gift for the man with an e-reader.
"One Hit Wonder," by Charlie Carillo
A hilarious novel about a thirty-something guy whose claim to fame is one song that broke into the Zeitgeist and gave him a very quick shot of stardom, after which he fell to earth in a limping decline. The book is also a love story. It's a paperback original, so the price point is right. Honestly, I was roaring with laughter as I tore through these pages!
"Sh*t My Dad Says," by Justin Halpern
The title says it all. Justin Halpern's dad is so incredibly inappropriate that Halpern began tweeting his blurts. Those tweets garnered a million-plus following on Twitter, which led to a book deal -- and then a TV show. The book is laugh-out-loud funny and will be enjoyed by anyone who is a dad, has a dad or just likes wildly crass comments that contain more truth than many of us would like to admit.
"The 100 Thing Challenge," by Dave Bruno
This new memoir aims at fixing the problem of over-consumption. Bruno, a real dad with a wife and three young girls, found himself "stuck in stuff," so he created his "100 thing challenge" to see if he could live with less. The book chronicles his whittling-down period and the ensuing year during which he lived with less -- but in so many ways ended up with a whole lot more. It's a great book to give anyone who wants to turn over a new leaf in the new year. (According to Bruno's rules, your personal library counts as one "thing," so it is always OK to have another book!)
"Harmony," by HRH The Prince of Wales
This book comes in both adult and children's versions, and both make great gifts. In the adult version, Prince Charles argues in favor of reconnecting with the beauty, mystery and spirituality of nature and explains how some of the modern conveniences of life have thrown us off course. He also makes recommendations on how to reverse the problem we have created. The illustrations take the reader on a journey that travels back in time to Plato and Aristotle, as well as into the future. Prince Charles gives powerful examples of biomimicry and discusses how to use the genius of nature to develop forward-thinking technology. The children's picture book version asks our future generations to understand humans' place on the planet and strives to connect young people with the shapes that are found throughout nature in an intriguing and fun way. (The photographs are stunning.) In my experience, every child who has been exposed to this book is capable of understanding these concepts and emerges a bit more informed -- and certainly intrigued.
"Style," by Lauren Conrad
This is one of those books that transcends age. It's appropriate for girls in their tweens (my 11-year-old daughter has been experimenting with the hairstyles) and women in their twenties and beyond. The advice and the layout are clean, chic and user-friendly. When you hand this book to a young woman, her immediate response is usually to observe how pretty it is both inside and out -- just like its author. (FYI, Lauren's super-successful young adult series, "L.A. Candy," is also a great gift for the guilty-pleasure reader.)
"Knuffle Bunny Free," by Mo Willems
The author, a three-time Caldecott Medal winner, calls this book "an odd story"; he says it is "the least factual and yet the truest." The book took a few years to produce, and it is a love letter to his daughter. A special look at growing up and letting go, it's funny, surprising and filled with real emotions. Willem's words and illustrations are unique and brilliant. (Before becoming an author, he worked on "Sesame Street." Clearly, he knows what kids and their grownups like!) In the December 19th New York Times Book Review, author Pamela Paul wrote that "the end of 'Knuffle Bunny Free' will leave children aspiring to be like its hero or proud that they already are. It will leave parents a blubbering mess either way."
"Fancy Nancy and the Fabulous Fashion Boutique," by Jane O'Conner and Robin Preiss Glasser
If the little girl in your life has yet to hear about Fancy Nancy, it means you have done a great job of keeping her out of libraries and bookstores. This latest darling picture book takes us into the world of fashion, and it is every bit as adorable as the others.
"Big Nate Strikes Again," by Lincoln Peirce
Even though my 11-year-old daughter was a little too old for this title -- which is aimed at children aged 6 through 8 -- she enjoyed it tremendously. The main character, Nate Wright (a.k.a. Big Nate), is a sixth grader who is experiencing all that's awkward about middle school. And yes, Nate is also the star of the long-running comic strip by the same name. He moved into the world of books this year, and what a ride it has been! The chapter books contain narrative mixed with comic strips. If your child is a reluctant reader, this might just be the series that gets him or her hooked.
"I Am Number Four," by Pittacus Lore
The movie by the same name is due out in early 2011, and according to my 11-year-old nephew, Jacob, the book -- the first in a series -- was the best, most incredible book he has ever read in his entire life. (His 8-year-old brother, Charlie, agreed.) However, it may be a bit dark for some very sensitive children -- as it was for my daughter. The characters are teenaged aliens whose world has been destroyed. Here's the link to the trailer for the action-packed science-fiction film, so you can decide for yourself.
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During the summer months, my fridge is a wasteland, holding random condiments and the occasional tubs of greek yogurt. It's not that I don't eat. I do, but not normally in my house. Sushi, thin crust pesto pizza, frozen yogurt, fresh fruit, bowls of hummus and warm pita bread. This is my summer diet.
Not too shabby, right?
But, unfortunately, this is the first summer where I have actually lived all alone. No family, no roomates. Nada. Which means that I am hurting for cash. My bank account doesn't like my eating out ways so it's time I changed my ways before I'm forced to sell my soul to the highest bidder.
Fortunately, that means that a lot of my new lunch/dinner are open for debate. My goal is to keep my grocery budget at 200 dollars per month, which should be easy since I live alone. Ha, that's what you think. All my bakers out there know that baking isn't a cheap hobby. Specialty flours, nuts, fried fruit, high-quality chocolate. It all adds up. But my self-imposed baking hatius has given me the funds and time to play around with new and fresh recipes out there.
My poor empty fridge will not be barren any longer. To kick off my new cooking adventure, I decided to use my favorite grain: whole wheat couscous. Small and nutty, this whole grain is so versatile. I wanted to make a simplier version of a tabouleh salad, but with couscous instead of bulgur. I made an easy lemon oil dressing and tossed it with some warm couscous, chopped tomatoes, crumbled feta cheese, and shredded carrots. To add some kick and flavor, I scooped some pre-made baba ghanouj and hummus to my big bowl. Lastly, I added some roasted eggplant, which is one of my favorites vegetable, and voila! I had a delicious warm couscous salad with a ton of flavor for half the price of a storebought version of this salad. And, to be honest, the leftovers I ate for lunch were ten times better.
Next time, I'd add some chopped cucumbers, black olives, and a dollop of greek yogurt, but you can really add whatever you want to this salad. It's versatility and flavor makes this one of my favorite summer salads.
Warm Couscous Salad
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Yield: 4 side servings, or 2 main dishes
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cooking Time: 5 minutes
For the lemon dressing:
● 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
● 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
● 1/2 tsp salt
● 1/4 tsp black pepper
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● 1 cup water
● 1 cup dry whole wheat couscous
● 1 tsp unsalted butter
● 1/2 cup dried raisins
● 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
● 2 whole roma tomatoes, chopped
● 1 tsp salt
● 1/4 tsp black pepper
● 1/2 cup slivered carrots
● 2 tbsp hummus, (I used organic hummus dip from Trader Joes)
● 2 tbsp baba ghanouj dip, (I bought premade dip from Whole Foods)
Bring 1 cup water, butter, and 1/2 teaspoon salt to boil in medium saucepan. Add the couscous; stir to mix. Remove from heat. Cover and let stand 5 minutes. Fluff with fork. Transfer to large bowl to cool.
In a small bowl, whisk olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper to blend. Drizzle over couscous. Toss crumbled feta cheese and stir till combined, Mix in raisins, carrots, and tomatoes. Top with hummus and baba ghanouj dip. Season with more salt and pepper if you wish. Let stand at room temperature at least 1 hour and up to 2 hours or serve warm. Garnish with more feta cheese if you'd like.


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Also, a comment on Early Frost - if I remember correctly, Ghostcrawler said that they want Frost mages using spells other than Frostbolt in a rotation. Early Frost, then, would seem to give the incentive to use Frostbolt every 15 seconds. Perhaps this indicates a new main nuke for Frost?


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The celebrity parenting handbook
The extreme things celebrities do to be good parents: the good, the bad and the ugly.
By Nardine Saad, Los Angeles Times
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Celebrity parenting handbook | Dax Shepard and Kristen Bell: No kids' photos
After welcoming daughter Lincoln in March 2013, the "Parenthood" and "Veronica Mars" stars campaigned in January 2014 for the "No Kids Policy," which urges celebrities to boycott media that publish unauthorized photos of celebrity kids.
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Monthly Archive for June, 2010
Q&A: Where's my appliance rebate check?
Q: Newton D. of San Francisco asks, "After reading your May 15 article on the appliance rebate program, I was looking forward to my rebate ($100) in a few weeks. I submitted the documentation eight weeks ago but haven't received a rebate. Are they issuing checks?" A: The state controller's office started issuing checks June […] [Read More]
Home buyers must scramble to claim federal tax credit
Home buyers hoping to cash in on the federal tax credit have until Wednesday to close escrow. To qualify, buyers had to buy or enter a binding contract to buy a primary residence on or before April 30 and close on or before June 30. The credit is up to $8,000 for first-time buyers and […] [Read More]
California first-time home buyer tax credit running out
Time is running out to qualify for California's first-time home buyer tax credit. The state Franchise Tax Board announced today it has received applications claiming about 80 percent of the credit. Although it's hard to predict, tax board spokeswoman Denise Azimi says the credit could be gone within a few weeks. In March, the state […] [Read More]