text:
According to the U.S. Department of Labor, hazard pay is defined as "additional pay for performing hazardous duty or work involving physical hardship," where duty that causes "extreme physical discomfort and distress not adequately alleviated by protective devices" is considered to impose a physical hardship. Workers on Washington State Ferries have enjoyed a special kind of hazard pay for years called "vomit pay." Now Democratic Sen. Margaret Haugen believes it's time for union ferry workers to give up the "vomit clause" in their contracts for the sake of state coffers.
The vomit clause calls for double-time pay
Washington State Ferries have a reputation for cleanliness, and seasick passengers have yet to besmirch that record. Yet double-time pay for cleaning up parbreak (aka vomit) is costing the state of Washington too much, says Haugen.
"That's one that really stuck in my craw," Haugen told HeraldNet. "We certainly don't give overtime to some prison guard who cleans up after an inmate or someone working in a mental institution or even someone who worked caring for a person at their home and had to do an unpleasant task."
Washington ferry workers object to Sen. Haugen's blanket condemnation, particularly since hazardous vomit pay applies to a variety of situations, including cleaning the bilges, pumping sewage, and mopping up blood, feces and vomit.
"That is in there for a reason," said David Williams of the Marine Engineers Beneficial Association union. "We have to clean it up and smile about it."
Washington State Ferries is broke
The nation's largest waterborne transportation system, Washington State Ferries carried nearly 23 million passengers across the waters of Puget Sound in 2010 with its 23-vessel fleet. It's also the only ferry system in the world that has never had a passenger fatality. Despite the fact that fares cover almost 70 percent of operating costs, the organization is currently broke and in need of additional taxpayer dollar to remain afloat.
Unfortunately, what legislators see are high-salaried ferry workers whom they believe should not be making double-time for mopping up puke. However, union representatives insist that such employees represent only a small minority of the Washington State Ferries workforce.
"I blame us for allowing that perception to be out there," said union lobbyist Gordon Baxter. "We should have responded more forcefully, with more facts."
Cleaning up the vomit clause
Proposed changes to ferry worker contracts – changes Gov. Christine Gregoire called "historic sacrifices" – would reduce salaries by 3 percent, make overtime time-and-a-half and shrink crew size on some routes.
Yet Sen. Haugen is insistent that the vomit clause be removed so that ferry worker wages fall more in line with those of other state workers. No more "penalty pay" for cleaning up vomit, bird droppings and human excrement, says the Senator. Washington State Ferries paid $1.65 million in penalty pay in 2010 to union and non-union workers, and Haugen believes enough is enough.
HeraldNet: http://heraldnet.com/article/20110320/NEWS01/703209926
U.S. Department of Labor: http://www.dol.gov/dol/topic/wages/hazardpay.htm
Washington State Labor Relations Office: Collective Bargaining Agreements 2009-2011: http://www.ofm.wa.gov/labor/agreements/09-11/default.asp
Emetophobics, beware (There will be vomit)
Do you have a fantastic idea related to this article, but just don't have the money you need to start your own company or side-business? Get the loans you need from https://personalmoneynetwork.com to help get your new company underway, from the small loan professionals at PersonalMoneyNetwork.

subset: commoncrawl


text:
The Original London Walks
Perfect kids days out, children's rainy day activities, fun days for kids, historical attractions, animal attractions, parks, zoos, museums, gardens and places of interest for the whole family.
(020) 7624 3978
Category: Days out with Kids
From April to mid-September we operate a scheduled, fully licensed passenger boat service between Richmond, Kingston and Hampton Court, enabling enjoyment of the historic landmarks and places of interest in this area.
Please contact (020) 8977 1567 for further information.
Address: Town End Pier, 68 High Street, Kingston-upon-Thames KT1 1HN
(020) 8546 2434
Category: Days out with Kids
Address: Belvedere Road Southbank, London SE1 8XT
0844 875 0073
Category: Days out with Kids
Whether you are looking for a fun day out for the whole family or the best, most exciting birthday party ever, Campaign Paintball can help you create an exhilarating and memorable experience.
Located in an area of outstanding natural beauty, in over 100 acres of Surrey forest, Campaign Paintball Park offers paintball days for children between 10 and 16 years and adults. The day includes everything you need including full kit, tuition and lunch. Naturally, with safety a top priority, all players are carefully supervised throughout the day.
'Mini-paintball' for 8, 9 and 10 year olds in the Spring - call us for more details and advance bookings
Just one mile from junction 10 of the M25 near Cobham, Surrey and with easy access from London, Berkshire, Hampshire, Sussex and the home counties.
Visit our website for full details.
(01932) 865999
Category: Days out with Kids
Address: Jubilee Gardens, South Bank, SE1 SE1 7PB
(0870) 5000600
Category: Days out with Kids
Address: 100 London Rd, London SE23 3PQ
(020) 8699 1872
Category: Days out with Kids
Address: Pools on the Park, Old Deer Park, Twickenham Road, Richmond, TW9 2SF
020 8940 0561
Category: Days out with Kids
With centres all over the UK, a fun time of bowling with friends and family is waiting for you. Our centres all offer a wide range of facilities and dining options to make your experience a great one for the whole family.
If you'd like to throw a fantastic party this year, head for Megabowl & Tenpin. We've got a terrific party package that is available for groups of six adults or more and for children aged 5 years and over, our Birthday Party packages are great fun!
Check our website regularly for our latest news as well as to join our online club so you can be the first to hear about our exclusive offers, events and promotions.
Category: Days out with Kids
Address: 65 Peckham Road, London SE5 8UH
(020) 7703 6120
Category: Days out with Kids
Address: Exhibition Rd, South Kensington SW7 2DD
(0870) 870 4868
Category: Days out with Kids
Web: www.wimbledon.com/en_GB/museum_and_tours/index.html
Address: Church Rd, London SW19 5AE
(020) 8946 6131
Category: Days out with Kids
Address: 100 Lower Road, Surrey Quays SE16 2UG
(020) 7237 3296
Category: Days out with Kids
Have a fabulous day out at the largest maritime museum in the world!
Log onto their website for details of current exhibitions and lots more.
Web: www.nmm.ac.uk
Address: Romney Rd, Greenwich SE10 9NF
(020) 8858 4422
Category: Days out with Kids
Address: Court Yard, Eltham, Greenwich SE9 5QE
(020) 8294 8548
Category: Days out with Kids
Explore Europe's only surviving big gun armoured war ship from WWII. Seven days a week. Treat your child to a wonderful birthday party aboard ship. Call for futher details. 10am-6pm summer. 10am-5pm November until the end of Feb.
Web: www.iwm.org.uk/visits/hms-belfast
Address: Morgan's Lane, Tooley Street, London SE1 2JH
(020) 7940 6300
Category: Days out with Kids
For details of the War Museums in Duxford, Manchester and London visit the website.
Web: www.iwm.org.uk
020 7416 5000
Category: Days out with Kids
Address: Park Road, London SW19 2JE
020 8545 3667
Category: Days out with Kids
Tumble Tots is the UK's leading physical play programme for children from 6 months to seven years. Since 1979 we have been helping to develop children's essential life skills through our highly respected physical activity programme. Taking part in our fun-filled regular weekly sessions, using our colourful, specifically designed wooden and foam equipment, children are encouraged to build and develop their:
Parents with children under three actively participate in sessions. The Tumble Tots Programmes are carefully structured in five age groups according to your child's age and stage of development:
Gymbabes: Six months to walking
Tumble Tots: Walking to two years
Tumble Tots: Two to three years
Tumble Tots: Three Years to school age
Gymbobs: School age to seven years
To find your nearest exciting, activity packed centre and to book a class on-line, visit our website now.
Toddler activity groups in Dulwich, Blackheath, Battersea, Newcastle upon Tyne, Newcastle Under Lyme, Fleetwood, Newmarket, Maidstone West, North London, South East London, South West London, Congleton, Bolton, Tadworth, Bury, Braintree, Epsom, Soham, Stockport, Cheadle Hulme, Heaton Mersey, Old Harlow, Nantwich, Ewell, Washington, Southport, Warminster, Chester, Bishops Stortford, Weybridge, Northwich, Carlisle, Alsager, Haddenham, Ely, West Didsbury, Penrith, Wallingford, Stamford, Prescot, Pensby, Cambridge, Peterborough, Keswick, Market Deeping, Canvey Island, Cambridge, Cambourne, Comberton, Leigh On Sea, Corringham, Southend On Sea, Chafford Hundred, Rayleigh, Hockley, Chippenham, Bath, Addlestone, Wollaston, Edinburgh, Trowbridge, Kingswinford, Blakedown, Cramlington, Norwich, Wymondham, Walthamstow, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne & Wear, South Woodham Ferris, Chelmsford, Maldon, Brentwood, Great Dunmow, Oxford, Abingdon, Headington, Northampton, Hertford, Goffs Oak, Upminster, Hertford Heath, Halesowen, Liverpool, Ashby De La Zouch, Mountsorrel, Lydiate, Allerton, St Albans, Kenley, South Croydon, Coulsdon, East London, Witney, Oadby, Chelmer Village, Seaford, Knutsford, Nr Lichfield, Wylde Green, Mansfield , North Hykeham, Tamworth, Sutton Coldfield, York, Finchampstead, Cleveleys, Pevensey, Stansted, Wansford, Kew, Heworth, Daventry, Winnersh, Birmingham, Studley, High Ongar, Lowestoft , Otford, Elstree, Eastbourne, Uckfield, Leeds, Fulford, Selby, Wakefield, Bradwell, Orpington, Southwell, Mortlake, Heathfield, Thornton Heath, Park Street, Gillingham, Chatham, Sheffield, Huddersfield, Wilmslow, Macclesfield, Crosby, Woodley, Loughborough, Hove, Lewes, Wigan, Stratton St Margaret, Widnes, Shaw, Pitsea, Basildon, Royal Wootton Bassett, Solihull, Warrington, Stockton Heath, Warrington, Runcorn, Nottingham, West, Wickham, Beckenham, Bromley, Bickley, Chigwell, Buckhurst Hill/Woodford, Loughton, Knottingley, Newark, Bromsgrove, Gloucester, Cheltenham, Cirencester, Teddington, Worcester Park, Doncaster, Roundhay, Telford, Stafford, Wolverhampton, Blackpool, Preston, Cuckfield, Hale, Chislehurst, Bury St Edmunds, Amersham, Chalfont St Peter, Chesham, Beaconsfield, Gt Missenden, Bourne End, Maidenhead, Marlow, Bridgnorth, St Helens, Manchester, Stoke on Trent, Haddington, Wirral, Grantham, Naxxar, Linlithgow, Oxton, Hassocks, Horsham, Worthing, Wantage, Esher, Wokingham, Reading, Bedford, Sandy, Clapham, Flitwick, Caterham, Middlewich, West Worthing, Peacehaven, St. Ives, Walton-on-Thames, Codsall, Merrivale, Langford, Hoddesdon, Rolleston-on-Dove, Enstone, Altrincham, St Annes, Worsley, Shepshed, Shrewsbury, Smallthorne, Hastings, Wrexham, Sutton, Shipston on Stour, Blisworth, Highams Park, Chingford, Wetherby, Ormskirk, Sunbury on Thames and Wellington
(0121) 585 7003
Category: Days out with Kids
Address: 2, Cutty Sark Gardens Greenwich SE10 9LW
Category: Days out with Kids
Facilities: picnic, café/restaurant, baby facilities.
Address: 202-203 Grange Road, London SE1 3AA
0844 482 7777
Category: Days out with Kids
Web: www.nhm.ac.uk
Address: Cromwell Rd, London SW7 5BD
(020) 7942 5000
Category: Days out with Kids
Address: Bankside, London SE1 9TG
020 7887 8888
Category: Days out with Kids
Address: Royal Hospital Road, London SW3 4HT
(020) 7730 0717
Category: Days out with Kids
Address: County Hall, Riverside Building, Westminster Bridge Road SE1 7PB
(020) 7967 8000
Category: Days out with Kids
Address: King William Walk, Greenwich, London SE10 9HT
(020) 8858 3445
Category: Days out with Kids
Open Door in Blackheath - where both children and adults can learn a new skill, take up a new sport and develop new interests whilst meeting new people. Operating from Blackheath High School, Open Door is a Community programme of sport, leisure and educational classes for all adults and children.
Children's tennis coaching, children's dance classes and fencing lessons for adults and children, private maths and english tutition for 11+, cookery lessons for children and Spanish and Mandarin classes in South East London
Address: 27 Vanbrugh Park, London SE3 7EG
020 8 557 8456
Category: Days out with Kids
Address: 2 Lambeth Palace Road, London SE1 7EW
020 7620 0374
Category: Days out with Kids
Address: Anerley Hill, Crystal Palace SE19 2BA
(020) 8676 0700
Category: Days out with Kids
Web: www.theoriginaltour.com
(020) 8877 1722
Category: Days out with Kids
The Visitor Centre is housed in the original 1894 Observatory building and contains several exhibit areas, 2 large telescopes and a gift shop.
Web: www.rog.nmm.ac.uk
Address: Blackheath Avenue, Greenwich SE10 8XJ
(0131) 668 8405
Category: Days out with Kids
OPENED in 1996, this working reconstruction of the Globe Theatre was founded by Sam Wannamaker.
Situated on the South Bank of the River Thames adjacent to Bankside Powerstation.
The open air theatre runs from spring to autumn. The museum is open daily 10:00-17:00. Admission £5.
Web: www.shakespearesglobe.com
Address: Bankside, 21 New Globe Walk, London SE1 9DT
020 7902 1400
Category: Days out with Kids
It couldn't be easier, choose a boat and after an introduction to the simple controls just cruise away and enjoy the river at your leisure leaving the hustle and bustle of everyday life behind.
Please contact us on the above number or log on for further details.
Web: www.taggsboatyard.co.uk
Address: 44 Summer Road, Thames Ditton, Surrey (Nr 'Ye Olde Swan') KT7 0QQ
(020) 8398 2119
Category: Days out with Kids
The National Cycle Network is 5000 miles of safe, signed, attractive cycle routes, open and mapped in June 2000. It is made up of traffic-free sections and traffic-calmed road and minor roads, running right through urban centres and reaching all parts of the UK.
Sustrans is the charity co-ordinating the project and will continue to work with local authorities to expand the Network to a target of 10,000 miles by 2005.
For more information on the National Cycle Network and Sustrans and a copy of their free catalogue of maps, information sheets and technical publications please call the number above or visit their website.
E-Mail: email@example.com
(0117) 929 0888
Category: Days out with Kids
Address: Latimer Road, London, SW19 1EW
020 8542 1330
Category: Days out with Kids
Address: Balham Leisure Centre, Elmfield Road, London, SW17 8AN
020 8772 9577
Category: Days out with Kids
Address: Burns Road, Battersea, Greater London, SW11 5AD
(020) 7207 8004
Category: Days out with Kids


text:
Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome (1985)
( Bluray )
|Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome (1985)
|Rating: 6.2/10 (77,523 votes)
Director: George Miller, George Ogilvie
Writer: Terry Hayes, George Miller
Stars: Mel Gibson, Bruce Spence, Adam Cockburn, Tina Turner
Runtime: 107 min
Rated: PG-13
Genre: Action, Adventure, Thriller
Released: 10 Jul 1985
Info: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0089530/
|Plot: Bartertown is a city on the edge of a desert that has managed to retain some technology if no civilization. Max has his supplies stolen and must seek shelter there in a post apocalyptic world where all machines have begun to break down and barbarians hold what is left. He becomes involved in a power struggle in this third Mad Max film where he must first survive the town, survive the desert and then rescue the innocent children he has discovered.
Jadwal Serial TV, Anime & K-Drama Buffering? Ada 2 Server silahkan pilih yang cepet. More Info Tekan CTRL+F5/Command+Shift+R jika Player tidak muncul Cara Download Film & Subtitle ada di F.A.Q & Fanpage
Veuillez activer / Por favor activa el Javascript![ ? ]
COMMENTS Would you like to comment?


text:
Populating the Object Collection Dynamically
In the previous section, you populated the Object Collection programmatically. In this section, you will learn how to dynamically add information to your data source from your website. This information will automatically update in your report.
To Add Controls to the Web Form
In this section, you add the controls to the Web Form that are needed to dynamically update the Object Collection.
- Open the Default.aspx file in Design View.
Note To open an ASPX page in design view, first open the file, and then click the Design button at the bottom of the form.
- Click the CrystalReportViewer control to select it.
- Press the left arrow key on your keyboard so that the flashing cursor appears, and the press enter several times.
- From the Toolbox drag a TextBox control onto the web form.
- From the Property menu, set the ID to "symbol."
- Drag a second TextBox control onto the web form. Position the second TextBox below the first.
- From the Property menu, set the ID to "price."
- Drag a third TextBox control onto the web form. Position the third TextBox below the second.
- From the Property menu, set the ID to "volume."
Note At this point, you may find it useful to add text beside each TextBox control to help identify which control corresponds to which parameter.
- Next, from the Toolbox, drag a Button control onto the web form. Place the button below the three TextBox controls.
- From the Property menu:
- Set the ID of the Button to "addStockInformation."
- Set the Text of the Button to "Add Stock Information."
- Finally, click twice on the "Add Stock Information" button.
Double clicking on the Button control will open up the Code-behind class and automatically generate an addStockInformation_Click() event handler.
To Add Information to the Collection
In this section, you will write code for the addStockInformation_Click() event handler that will add the information entered in the Web Form to the stockValues collection.
- Inside of the addStockInformation_Click() event handler, create and instantiate a new Stock object.[Visual Basic]
Dim temp As Stock = New Stock()[C#]
Stock temp = new Stock();
- Within the addStockInformation_Click() method, create a try/catch block.[Visual Basic]
Try Catch ex As Exception End Try[C#]
try { } catch { }
Information entered into a web form is of type String. Because two of the fields within the Stock class are numerical, you will need to write code to convert the String values from the web form into numerical values. The try/catch statement helps protect your web application from crashing during the conversion due to type mismatch errors.
- Within the Try block, assign the value of the symbol field on the web form to the Symbol property of the Stock Object.[Visual Basic]
temp.Symbol = symbol.Text[C#]
temp.Symbol = symbol.Text;
- On the next line, assign the value of the price field on the web form to the Price property of the Stock Object. Convert the value from the web form to a Double before assignment.[Visual Basic]
temp.Price = CType(price.Text, Double)[C#]
temp.Price = Convert.ToDouble(price.Text);
- Next, assign the value of the volume field on the web form to the Volume property of the Stock Object. Convert the value from the web form to an integer before assignment.[Visual Basic]
temp.Volume = CType(volume.Text, Integer)[C#]
temp.Volume = Convert.ToInt32(volume.Text);
- Outside of the try/catch block, add the Stock Object to the stockValues ArrayList.[Visual Basic]
- Update the value of stockValues currently held in Session.[Visual Basic]
Session("stockValues") = stockValues[C#]
Session["stockValues"] = stockValues;
- Finally, call the ConfigureCrystalReports() method. This will re-bind the report to the updated stockValues Object Collection.[Visual Basic]
- From the Build menu, click Build Solution.
If you have any build errors, fix them now.
- From the Debug menu, click Start Debugging.
If no build errors appear, the Default.aspx page loads into your browser with three default values. To add additional values, fill in the TextBox Controls as appropriate and click the Add Stock Information button. The Report will dynamically update.
When you run your web site, the report will load in your browser window with the three default values that you programmatically added in Populating the Object Collection Programmatically. Above the report are three TextBox controls and a Button control. With these controls, you can dynamically update your Object Collection, and see the result of this update reflected in your report.
Continue to Conclusion.
See Also
Connecting to Object Collections | Tutorials and Sample Code | Tutorials' Sample Code Directory


text:
24,465 likes
annakendrick47Your favorite music, well it just makes you sad
- shesmine.layWdf im not gettin yo pic
- oliviamonteleone098So nice
- bfelgueiras1808love it
- laurennickiI know rightt!! 🎵
- audreylevine11I fucking love you
- montieroddyI love that saying so much. Brilliant @annakendrick47
- dipdyedtattoosLove that quote👏
- dipdyedtattoos@annakendrick47
- lilli_ann.g.hCalvaria tree i have a pictrue of me in front of a BIGGER tree in India :)
- raquel_o_I'd climb those trees too!
- erikabiehl6👍
- thisiskatieroseClem Snide lyrics = Rocket Science = IT ALL CONNECTS.
- hinesadeliceDat greenery
- theprettylittlekendrickerThat is so totally true.
- lizzy_yeeeWait YES. Omg
- zenabeana14I would climb there
- maraa290@annakendrick47 ERASURE> little respect
- livgreen_forevBeutiful colours
- queenyxixCAPTION !!!
- jabrydenAll these trees are ensnaring me, holding me down, entombed in horrid green daaakrnesss! *epic metal guitar solo*. Sorry, what were you saying?
Log in to like or comment.


text:
Dear Client,
As we approach the US Presidential Elections held on November 8th 2016, we expect to see a significant increase in market volatility across all financial instruments. Owing to the above please note HotForex reserves the right to make a number of changes to the trading conditions without prior notice, which may include but is not limited to:
Market volatility, spread widening and abnormally low levels of liquidity can lead to increased levels of unusual market behaviour. We kindly remind all clients to take the above into consideration when observing the market over this period.
Kind regards, The HotForex Execution TeamPublication source


text:
British National Identity and Opposition to Membership of Europe, 1961-63
The Anti-marketeers
By (author) Robert F. Dewey, Jr.
Format: Hardback
Normal Price: $133.00
Your Price: $119.70 AUD, inc. GST
Shipping: $7.95 per order
You Save: $13.30! (10% off normal price)
Plus...earn $5.98 in Boomerang Bucks
Availability: Available to Backorder, No Due Date for Supply
British National Identity and Opposition to Membership of Europe, 1961-63 by Robert F. Dewey, Jr.
Book DescriptionThis book provides a comprehensive analysis of the opponents of Britain's first attempt to join the European Economic Community (EEC), between the announcement of Harold Macmillan's new policy initiative in July 1961 and General de Gaulle's veto of Britain's application for membership in January 1963. In particular, this study examines the role of national identity in shaping both the formulation and articulation of arguments put forward by these opponents of Britain's policy. To date, studies of Britain's unsuccessful bid for entry have focused on high political analysis of diplomacy and policy formulation. In most accounts, only passing reference is made to domestic opposition. This book redresses the balance by providing a more complete depiction of the opposition movement and a distinctive approach that proceeds from a 'low political' viewpoint. As such, the book emphasises protest and populism of the kind exercised by, among others, Fleet Street crusaders at the Daily Express, pressure groups such as the Anti-Common Market League and Forward Britain Movement, expert pundits like A. J. P. Taylor, Sir Arthur Bryant and William Pickles, as well as constituency activists, independent parliamentary candidates, pamphleteers, letter writers and maverick MPs. In its consideration of a group largely overlooked in previous accounts, the book provides essential insights into the intellectual, structural, populist and nationalist dimensions of early Euroscepticism. The book will be of significant interest to both scholars and students of national identity, Britain's relationship with Europe and the Commonwealth, pressure groups and party politics, and the trajectory of the Eurosceptic phenomenon.
Buy British National Identity and Opposition to Membership of Europe, 1961-63 book by Robert F. Dewey, Jr. from Australia's Online Bookstore, Boomerang Books.
Book DetailsISBN: 9780719078712
(234mm x 156mm x 28mm)
Pages: 264
Imprint: Manchester University Press
Publisher: Manchester University Press
Publish Date: 1-Feb-2009
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
» Have you read this book? We'd like to know what you think about it - write a review about British National Identity and Opposition to Membership of Europe, 1961-63 book by Robert F. Dewey, Jr. and you'll earn 50c in Boomerang Bucks loyalty dollars (you must be a member - it's free to sign up!)
Author Biography - Robert F. Dewey, Jr.
Robert F. Dewey, Jr is Assistant Professor of History at DePauw University in Greencastle, Indiana
Facebook Page | Twitter | Google+ | Bulletin e-Newsletter | Blog | RSS
Become a Member | Book Lists | Recently Released | Coming Soon | Fast Delivery Books
Bestselling Books: Our Current Bestsellers | Australia's Hottest 1000 Books | Bestselling Fiction | Bestselling Crime Mysteries and Thrillers | Bestselling Non Fiction Books | Bestselling Sport Books | Bestselling Gardening and Handicrafts Books | Bestselling Biographies | Bestselling Food and Drink | Bestselling History | Bestselling Travel Books | Bestselling School Textbooks & Study Guides | Bestselling Children's General Non-Fiction | Bestselling Young Adult Fiction | Bestselling Children's Fiction | Bestselling Picture Books | Top 100 US Bestsellers
For: Schools | Organisations | Libraries | Publishers | Authors | Book Clubs | Bloggers | Affiliates
About Us | Contact Us | Help Desk | Security | Privacy | Terms of Use | Copyright
Phone: 1300 36 33 32 (9am-5pm Mon-Fri AEST) - International: +61 2 9960 7998 - Online Form
Address: Boomerang Books, 878 Military Road, Mosman Junction, NSW, 2088
© 2003-2017. All Rights Reserved. Eclipse Commerce Pty Ltd - ACN: 122 110 687 - ABN: 49 122 110 687
For every $20 you spend on books, you will receive $1 in Boomerang Bucks loyalty dollars. You can use your Boomerang Bucks as a credit towards a future purchase from Boomerang Books. Note that you must be a Member (free to sign up) and that conditions do apply.


text:
Very good hotel for solo travelers. Fantastic service. Great location. Beautiful beach. Popular among solo travelers.
Hotel Types
- Good choice for a city trip
Guest Review Highlights
- Great location
- Beach nearby
- Close to public transport
- Clean rooms
- Room is all right
- Bathroom could be optimized
- Great view
- Regular internet service
- Breakfast is average
- Standard bar


text:
What's the #1 item on our survival list? This strawberry peach blend with a punch of pomegranate. Zombies hate strawberries; ask a scientist.
Be the first to review Zombie Killer!
Stay up to date on the latest product releases, special offers & ZampleBox news by signing up for our newsletter
All purchases are age verified before fulfillment
Must be of legal smoking age to use zamplebox.com
Give friends $5 off their boxes each month and get $5 off yours for every friend that joins.


text:
Description: PUL is a polyester/polyurethane laminated knit fabric with a laminate thickness of 1.00 mil. This fabric is waterproof, durable and has a slight crossgrain stretch. This product can be used in making diapers, changing mattress covers and applications that require ...
go to product
Description: 931TD Fusible Midweight is a one-sided fusible interfacing for midweight to heavy-weight fabrics. It is perfect for active sportswear, yokes on dresses and shirts, lining for snaps and buttons and lightweight lining for pillow, & curtains and bags. It is ...
Explore Fabric.com
We're here to help
Discover Fabric.com
Sewing Center


text:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
Pour BBQ Sauce on the crust, spreading out evenly to the edges of the crust. Scatter half of the cheese, pineapple, bacon and onions and then top with remaining cheese.
Bake in oven for 10 to15 minutes or until cheese is bubbly or brown. Garnish with fresh basil.
This recipe was provided by a chef, restaurant or culinary professional. It has not been tested for home use.
Recipe courtesy of Kalapawai Market and Deli
The best comfort food is comforting both to cook and to eat, like Ree's pork chops.


text:
Unique & wonderful lake getaway/Plenty of parking for guests & entertaining/Open & inviting, huge deck to enjoy pool, lake & hill country views/Easily a lock & leave lifestyle/Gourmet kitchen separate fridge/freezer in stainless built in, commercial chef stove/ovens, overflow pantry in huge laundry room nearby/Built-ins in living & hallway/Home makes you feel like you're on vacation!/Attached garage has epoxied floor w/plenty of storage underneath deck of home/Gated Community dock/ramp & picnic area!
Electricity on Property, Propane Available
Built-in Book Cases, Butler Pantry, Ceiling-High, Walk-In Closet, Window Treatments, Wired for Stereo
Built-In Oven(s), Cook Top Gas, Dishwasher, Disposal, Double Oven, Microwave Oven, Refrigerator Sub-Zero Type, Water Filter Owned
Lakefront, Private Road, Sloped, Wooded
Property Listed by: Moreland Properties
The information being provided is for consumers' personal, non-commercial use and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing.
Based on information from the Austin Board of REALTORS® (alternatively, from ACTRIS) from February 26th, 2017 at 3:01pm CST. Neither the Board nor ACTRIS guarantees or is in any way responsible for its accuracy. The Austin Board of REALTORS®, ACTRIS and their affiliates provide the MLS and all content therein "AS IS" and without any warranty, express or implied. Data maintained by the Board or ACTRIS may not reflect all real estate activity in the market.
All information provided is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.


text:
|Home | About | Journals | Submit | Contact Us | Français
The case of a patient with confirmed amyloid, initially believed to be light chain (AL) type, whose diagnosis was clouded by an atypical gastrointestinal tract system presentation and a concomitant haematological condition, is presented. Duodenal biopsy samples subsequently stained positive for transthyretin and the diagnosis was revised to senile systemic amyloidosis. The patient was managed medically and remains alive more than 2 years after the diagnosis was formally established. Differentiating the systemic amyloidoses from one another can be challenging as the features often overlap and the most sensitive tests usually require a tertiary referral. Ultimately, cases usually require histological verification from tissue biopsies. Helpful pointers can be obtained with a careful history and examination in combination with some routinely available diagnostic tests.
A total of 25% of postmortem cardiac tissue samples in patients over 80 years of age contain amyloid protein. Most patients remain asymptomatic or mildly symptomatic during life, but senile amyloid is an important and under-recognised cause of morbidity in older patients. It runs an indolent course and can be partially attenuated with medical treatment. This case highlights the difficulty in obtaining the correct diagnosis in such patients, especially where frailty and comorbidity prohibit invasive investigations. We demonstrate that simple tests, knowledge of the condition and its presentation can be vital in making the correct diagnosis.
An 82-year-old man had experienced several years of bilateral leg oedema, impotence and occasional dizziness on standing. His exercise tolerance was limited to just under 10 m, mainly by leg oedema. There was no history of chest pain, dyspnoea or orthopnoea. Echocardiography in 2007 had revealed moderate impairment of right and left ventricular function with a mildly enlarged left atrium. The left ventricular cavity size was normal with mild concentric thickening.
A referral was made to the gastroenterologists for persistent diarrhoea and weight loss, which was investigated with an oesophagogastroduodenoscopy and computed pneumocolon tomography. Duodenal biopsies were highly suggestive of amyloid (figure 1).
Medical history included bilateral carpal tunnel releases 2 years previously. He was taking ramipril, furosemide, digoxin, aspirin, amiloride, tamsulosin and simvastatin.
On examination, he was frail with severe peripheral oedema to both knees. The chest was clear and heart sounds normal. The pulse was 82 beats per min and irregular, oxygen saturations 95% on air and blood pressure 116/53 mm Hg, dropping to 98/46 mm Hg on standing. New York Heart Association heart failure class was 3.
Urinalysis showed mild proteinuria with preserved renal function (estimated glomerular filtration rate 100 ml/min). Liver function was normal and haemoglobin 10.0 mg/dl. NT-pro brain naturetic peptide was elevated at 522 pMol/litre. Protein electrophoresis demonstrated an IgG lambda paraprotein of 3 g/litre. Electrocardiography revealed atrial fibrillation, right bundle branch block and normal limb lead voltage amplitude. A repeat echocardiogram remained largely unchanged although interventricular septal width was now 25 mm (NR 7–12 mm).
Subsequently, sequencing of the transthyretin (TTR) gene was undertaken and demonstrated that wild type (unmutated) transthyretin was present. This finding effectively excluded hereditary amyloid as a cause and the diagnosis was then believed to be AL (primary) amyloidosis.
The duodenal biopsy samples were passed to the National Amyloidosis Centre for immunostaining, which proved positive for transthyretin. The diagnosis was revised to one of senile systemic amyloidosis (SSA) with an incidental finding of monoclonal gammopathy of unknown significance (MGUS).
AL amyloidosis, SSA, hereditary amyloidosis.
Treatment was aimed at symptom attenuation with medical treatment. Ramipril, amiloride and tamsulosin were stopped and furosemide increased. Salt and fluid restrictions were imposed. Heart transplantation for cardiac involvement was considered inappropriate due to the patient's age and general frailty.
The pedal oedema improved markedly on this regimen, although recent echocardiography has shown progression of amyloid deposition with severe diastolic left ventricular dysfunction and worsening systolic dysfunction. He remains stable at present.
In SSA, the amyloidogenic protein is transthyretin. This tetramer is produced by the liver and is normally responsible for transportation of thyroid hormones. Under certain circumstances, transthyretin dissociates into monomers that are then deposited in various tissues of the body.
Autopsy reports show that 25% of patients over 80 years have evidence of transthyretin cardiac amyloid deposition.1 In the majority of patients, the deposits are small and asymptomatic. A few patients develop more extensive infiltration, leading to a restrictive cardiomyopathy. This typically presents as biventricular heart failure, although it may be picked up incidentally on echocardiography.
SSA almost exclusively affects men; the reasons for which remain unclear.
SSA is typically a diagnosis of exclusion, where underlying malignancy or hereditary and AL amyloidosis have been ruled out. Table 1 summarises features that may tend towards a diagnosis of SSA. As the name suggests, this form of amyloid does have systemic distribution. Outside the heart, lung involvement predominates but SSA is also found in the gastrointestinal tract, liver, spleen, bone marrow, kidneys and endocrine glands.
The characteristic signs seen in light chain amyloidosis (AL), such as macroglossia, nephrotic syndrome and bruising around the eyes (panda eyes), are usually absent in SSA. However, there is a strong association with carpal tunnel syndrome. The electrocardiogram (ECG) voltage in AL and hereditary amyloidosis is typically low, whereas in SSA this tends to be normal.
However, the myocardium may be thicker in SSA than AL. One study found a mean intraventricular septum thickness of 17.8 mm in patients with SSA, compared to 14.3 mm in an AL group.2 Several studies have noted that AL patients develop symptomatic heart failure with much thinner ventricular walls than SSA patients. The evidence would suggest that light chains in AL amyloidosis have an intrinsic toxic effect on myocytes.3
Patients with AL typically deteriorate rapidly with a median survival of 5–11 months, whereas SSA patients have a median survival of 60–75 months.4
While the 'gold standard' for the diagnosis of amyloidosis is biopsy of affected tissue, in SSA the heart may frequently be the only site involved. Endomyocardial biopsy is a procedure with significant risk and other sites for biopsy should be rigorously sought if possible. Serum amyloid-P (SAP) scanning, a radiolabelling technique for quantifying amyloid load, is unsuitable for visualising hollow organs such as the heart.5
Medical treatment using diuretics and antiarrhythmics may render the patient asymptomatic. Anticoagulation should be used in atrial arrhythmias as the risk of thromboembolism is particularly high. A permanent pacemaker may be required if atrioventricular conduction block occurs. The definitive treatment for SSA is cardiac transplantation and, while the majority of patients are older and will not meet the selection criteria, at least three patients have been successfully transplanted for SSA. All were men, but unusually two were under 60 years of age6 and the third was 68 years of age.7
We acknowledge the support of the National Amyloidosis Centre based at the Royal Free Hospital, London, UK.
Competing interests: None.
Patient consent: Patient/guardian consent was obtained for publication.
PubMed Central Canada is a service of the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) working in partnership with the National Research Council's national science library in cooperation with the National Center for Biotechnology Information at the U.S. National Library of Medicine(NCBI/NLM). It includes content provided to the PubMed Central International archive by participating publishers.


text:
iPhone apps
Raffy's Shapes
Bizarrely beautiful, pure escapism...This is a delightful and intriguing debut novel. Slipping seamlessly from reality into underwater worlds, the story takes the reader on an extraordinary journey in the company of an eclectic cast of companions.….. Read more
iPhone Screenshots
Video Reviews
No video review..
Customer reviews
Be the first to review this app. Write a Review
Be the first question this app.
Users Community
The information may be outdated. For actual information go to iTunes
Related to «Raffy's Shapes» applications
Find the Shapes HD by KLAP - Learn various shapes…
Find the Shapes HDFind the Shapes is an easy way to teach the basic shapes to kids. This game comes with colorful pictures and studio recorded narratives to guide the kids in learning the shapes.… [more..]
Price: $2.99 |
Ladybug Tree SHAPES - Kids bug catching and shape…
Ladybug Tree ShapesKids Bug Catching & Shape learning gameKids of all ages love to catch bugs!This game is very simple to learn, but nearly impossible to master. Tap on a ladybug in the tree and… [more..]
Price: $0.99 |
Dr Shape ►► Shape Memory Game
This is the hardest training application in the Dr Memory series. If you have a poor short term memory, try Dr Memory Number or Dr Memory Color to improve it first.Dr Memory Shape is designed to train… [more..]
Price: $1.99 |
Steel Shape: Hot Rolled Steel Shape Dimensions and…
Use this app on the construction jobsite to quickly find the dimensions, weight and other design properties of hot rolled steel shapes in this exhaustive library that includes W, HP, C, angle, double… [more..]
Price: $1.99 |
Icky Shapes Learner - Preschool Game for Shapes
Splashy Shapes Playtime is an entertaining early learning game for building confidence with shapes. Positive feedback and an easy touch interface insure your child will be having fun all on their own… [more..]
Price: free |
Shape Pals! a Toddler and Preschool Educational…
Toddler tested and approved! Normally 1.99 - Shape Pals! is currently on sale for 0.99 - download your copy before our promotion ends!Created for younger children by parents of toddlers, Shape Pals!… [more..]
Price: $0.99 |
Shape Pals! FREE – An Education App for Pre…
Shape Pals! Free is the lite version of Shape Pals!, a fun learning app for pre-kindergarten children. The free version is fully functional and comes with the spring theme installed, but does not… [more..]
Price: free |
Match The Shape - Shape The Mind
A world filled with three simple shapes just match your shape to stay utterly safe. Don't take your eyes off cause these pesky shapes move pretty Quick. The longer you survive matching the higher… [more..]
Price: free |
Notes Plus - Handwriting, Note Taking, Shape…
2010 Best App Ever nominated in both categories: Best Productivity and Most Innovative."The note-taking app you've been waiting for" - Mac|Life Magazine, January 2011"This app… [more..]
Price: $5.99 |
Toddler Teasers Shapes
OVER 1 MILLION TODDLER TEASERS APPS SOLD! Thank you for your support.Approved by teachers, parents and toddlers alike Toddler Teasers Shapes teaches while it entertains. With a focus on simplicity… [more..]
Price: free |


text:
Friday, December 17, 2010
Day 5 - 12 Days of Christmas! - More Goodie Bags and a giveaway!
1,004 comments:
WOW I am the 1st one??? Very cute bagsReplyDelete
Those little gifts are ADORABLE!!! Love that!ReplyDelete
Sorry you all are coming down with the flu. These bags are adorable!ReplyDelete
This comment has been removed by the author.ReplyDelete
Love the bags!ReplyDelete
- Dolly W G12/17/2010 12:55 PM
what a cute idea, you are the greatest mom.... get your family well soon.ReplyDelete
wow, I somehow feel... like I didn't do enough for my own son's party... you have the cutest gifts for the occasions. :)ReplyDelete
Stinkin cute!!!! My last comment shows just how bad i'm feeling today too. Can't spell, need sleep. Thanks for the chance to win some of your lovely stamps!ReplyDelete
Hope you all feel better soon! The gift bags adorable -I'm sure the kids will love them too. :)ReplyDelete
Oh no!! Hate to hear that, poor things!! Praying you all get to feeling better!ReplyDelete
Love the bags!! Thanks for the chance to win some of your stamps!
Those are adorable! Sorry the family is sick.ReplyDelete
So super cute :)ReplyDelete
- Lorean12/17/2010 12:58 PM
Such cute goodie bags...Hope you and yours feel better soon!!! What a great giveaway!! TFSReplyDelete
very cute as always! you always make such cute stuff!ReplyDelete
Super cute!ReplyDelete
Cute treat bags! thanks for the chance to win! firstname.lastname@example.com
- Anonymous12/17/2010 12:58 PM
The gift bags are adorable!! I hope everyone feels better soon!!ReplyDelete
What a great Mom!ReplyDelete
Ok, those are too too adorable! Snow Adorable in fact!ReplyDelete
Such a cute idea wishs i was back in school with your kids to get one...ReplyDelete
Lisa countrychicklat hotmail dot com
these are so cute!! can i get a "robyn daily schedual" how do you find the time, i hope you guys all feel better soon rest up and get rid of that bug before christmas!!ReplyDelete
so cute! i hope i'm the lucky winner :)ReplyDelete
Yay! Those little snow mittens are TOO cute! :] Thanks for another chance at a give-away!ReplyDelete
My email is email@example.com
They are adorble!! I hope your family feels better soon!!ReplyDelete
Wow, that's a lot of bags! They turned out great. I "love" those fun stamps!ReplyDelete
I bet everyone loves when you make goodie bags they are so darn cute! Thank you for the chance to win one of your stamps, I put a set of your stamps on my Christmas list so I hope santa brings them! Thanks again!ReplyDelete
- Anonymous12/17/2010 1:00 PM
Cute mitten! I hope the family feels better soon.ReplyDelete
jnkstoo at yahoo dot com
Cute gift bags...bet all the kiddos are going to love them!!! TFSReplyDelete
Hope your children and you feel better soon.....have a very Merry Christmas!
How cute!!! I love making goodie bags almost as much as the kids love getting them.ReplyDelete
Great job!!!
wow.. you always make the cutest things for your kids classes.ReplyDelete
Please get well for Santa. Love your gift bags.ReplyDelete
Very cute :o)ReplyDelete
Robyn, I don't know how you do it! I have trouble creating 6 items at a time!! You do a great job and are so thoughtful. Kudos to you. Hope you and your family get well real soon. -- Pat N.ReplyDelete
I wish I had the time you do to make all those cute crafty fun goody bags you do. So, so cute. With single parenting and full time all the time schooling I don't get to craft just because very often!ReplyDelete
Prayers you guys can beat the nasties soon!
Those gift bags are just too cute! Thanks for the chance to win!ReplyDelete
- Anonymous12/17/2010 1:03 PM
Hi Robyn,ReplyDelete
Another super cute set of goodie bags. Thanks for the opportunity, I would love to try your stamps out someday. Maybe Santa will bring me some this year!
Thanks again
chevyz7one at yahoo dot com
Sorry to hear some of the kids are sick. Your little treats are just to cute. Thanks for a chance at this fabulous stamp set.ReplyDelete
Wow! What a week you had, these goodie bags turned out soooo cute, hope your family is going to feel better soon! Merry Christmas to you all!ReplyDelete
-Take care-
Made my first goodie bags last night for my coworkers. They loved them and they were so easy with my cricut.ReplyDelete
Those are fabulous!!!! We have a snowman theme at my third grader's winter party on wednesday. Maybe I need to make some goodie bags also! I just love your blog!!! Thanks for sharing! Happy Holidays and I hope all the sickies go away so all can have fun!ReplyDelete
Try putting vicks vapor rub on the balls of their feet and then put on white socks. Somehow this works, the vicks go through the feet and it just works to clear out the sinuses! Hugs
Me, pick me oh me :)ReplyDelete
Those are so cute! You do such a great job on those bags! Super cute and easy to mass produce!ReplyDelete
mcever4 at bellsouth dot net
So very cute. I was trying to decide what to use on my goodie bags and I love this. Thanks Hope you and your boys feel better soon.ReplyDelete
LOVE these lil bags.. I NEED this cartridge! would LOVE to be a proud parent to your stamp set...ReplyDelete
parkernana5 (at) cox (dot) net
Very cute bags. I hope your children are feeling better soon! I have a question for someone starting off with your stamps which set do you recommend they get first?ReplyDelete
- Sarahb12/17/2010 1:08 PM
LOVE the bags, I wish I had time to do that with my son's classroom..Great work:)ReplyDelete
Very cute goody bags. I'm still in the middle of making mine. Only have to make about 75-ish. Love to see the expression on the kids faces. Thanks for the chance.ReplyDelete
Hope your kiddoes feel better soon.
You just keep going even when everyone in your family is sick, you are amazing! Love the treat bags. Hope to win!ReplyDelete
- jessica malkin12/17/2010 1:09 PM
These are SNOW are adorable!!!ReplyDelete
I love them, so cute. That is my favorite cartridge :DReplyDelete
I need to start adding these to my Christmas lists.ReplyDelete
These are so AWESOME!!! I love them...they are so cute...thanks for sharing. Thank you also for a great give away!ReplyDelete
beckie123 at yahoo dot com
- Betsy Baker12/17/2010 1:10 PM
Love the goodie bags!! Can't wait until I can do stuff for my little girls, not that I want her to grow up that fast, it's going fast enough already! Thanks for sharing!ReplyDelete
WOW, you are just the best mom. The bags are super cute! Hope you all feel better really fast!ReplyDelete
i really love this stamp set.ReplyDelete
- Anonymous12/17/2010 1:10 PM
Those bags are soooo cute. I know what I'm doing this weekend. I hope everyone feels better soon!ReplyDelete
Very cute you did a nice job!!ReplyDelete
- Wanda12/17/2010 1:11 PM
Those are really cute and love the stamp. Run to walmart and get some of that medicine that you take on the onset of the feeling bad, it starts with an O and is a long word.ReplyDelete
feel better soon
Those treat bags are adorable!! I love them!ReplyDelete
I love the gift bags and boo on more sickness :(ReplyDelete
- Anonymous12/17/2010 1:12 PM
So sweet !! I love your stamps, I have a bunch of them, but not this one !! How convenient !! *wink wink* LOLReplyDelete
Hope everyone feels better soon !! Catherine
I am constantly amazed at what you are able to accomplish in a day! These are adorable. :)ReplyDelete
vmegginson at g mail dot com
I am sorry to hear about your sons, and yourself, hopefully they and you will feel better before next week.ReplyDelete
Cut bags, almost makes me wish I was back in school and going to your sons school so I could get one of your bags, they are so cute.
Great Job. Nice giveaway.
mkds312 at hotmail dot com
Ooooooo....the LOVE stamps are adorable! Thanks for all you do, Robyn :)ReplyDelete
jillpkeller at gmail dot com
Love the goodie bags and your stamps. Hope to win something.ReplyDelete
Sorry to hear about your son. Hope he feels better soon and hopefully the rest of you can stay healthy! There is a lot going around my son's kindergarten. Luckily, we've stayed healthy (knock on wood!), but you never know when it will sneak up on us. Thanks for another great giveaway and I love the goodie bags. With all the great things you have done for your kids, I think you should add Super Mom to your title! :-)ReplyDelete
Poor guy. Hopefully he will be on the mend soon. You should run out and get zicam (I think that is the name of it). You take it at the onset of a cold and people say it works.ReplyDelete
Those are cute bags. I am thinking I am going to do something like this next year, but I need to start in July :)
uofkgirl at gmail dot com
Oh my you are so busy but you need to slow down and take care of your family and yourself.ReplyDelete
Precious Hugs
would love this one. thanks!ReplyDelete
I've been looking all over for your stamps all over the place - I love them!ReplyDelete
So sorry to hear that your other kids and you might be catching that cold. Hoping your family can kick the sickness before Christmas! I love those goodie bags! The mitten is one of my favorites from Simply Charmed! I used it a couple times while making Christmas cards for family and friends. I'm sure the kids loved them as well!ReplyDelete
Those treat bags are so precious! So fun! I would love one of your stamp sets for Christmas! I hope everyone is feeling well soon!ReplyDelete
I've been looking all over for your stamps all over the place - I love them!ReplyDelete
Oh these gift bags are just adorable!ReplyDelete
You are really something else!
It takes me forever to cut one thing with my Cricut and you do all these fabulous things!
So sorry your children are sick.
I hope everyone will be better soon!
Thanks for the inspirational ideas!
Lisa H.
lisastuf at gmail dot com
Your treat bags are adorable. I would love to win these stamps as I am in a Valentine blog hop and it sure would make my designs perfect! TFSReplyDelete
- Lauren12/17/2010 1:20 PM
Oh super cute!!! Thanks Robyn!ReplyDelete
- Anonymous12/17/2010 1:20 PM
You are a busy momma, they turned out so cute! firstname.lastname@example.com
- Anonymous12/17/2010 1:21 PM
Love the bags..ReplyDelete
This comment has been removed by the author.ReplyDelete
This would be awesome to win. I love the MPS collection that I'm building.ReplyDelete
Very cute Robyn, hope you all feel better soon!ReplyDelete
The goodie bags are so cute!ReplyDelete
I hope your boys and you get feeling better & the rest of the family doesn't get it! Take care.
Thanks for the chance at this giveawy...I love stamps!
goodjessie at hotmail dot com
I bet every child in school hopes to be in one of your kid's classes! You make the best goodie bags!ReplyDelete
Those are so cute! I might have to do something like that next year!ReplyDelete
very cute bags.. I am sure your kids and their class mates truly appreciated the huge gesture... Hope all get better in your family- no one wants to be sick on Christmas..ReplyDelete
Adorable goodie bags, thanks for showing them and I hope you all feel better soon!ReplyDelete
I love your quick (depending on the number) and simple projects. They turn out wonderfully! Thank you!ReplyDelete
These treat bags are so cute! I hope you and your family are all feeling better soon!ReplyDelete
The goodie bags are great. I'm so sorry to hear that your family is under the weather, but it's that time of year. I love the stamp set and would love to have it. PLEASEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!ReplyDelete
- LisaMH12/17/2010 1:30 PM
they are super cute.. Hope your kids are feeling better. Our first day on winter break and my 2 are not feeling great either.. that time of year I guess.. I need to make some cards.. thanks for the inspiration.. LisaMHReplyDelete
- Anonymous12/17/2010 1:30 PM
super cute! My kids walked in the room while i was looking at this....and now it seems that i have to make some too :)ReplyDelete
twoin nm @aol .com
super cute bags.....thanks for all your inspiration!!!ReplyDelete
Cute goody bags! Great giveway!ReplyDelete
- Anonymous12/17/2010 1:32 PM
Really cute Robyn!ReplyDelete
Hope everyone gets better soon!
norsknook at wildblue dot net
Oh how cute!!! I am getting that cartridge for Christmas from my hubbby. TFS!ReplyDelete
Your treat bags are so cute!!ReplyDelete
Sorry you have the sickies at your house. That's no fun!
Super cute goodie bags, I am sure that your kids classmates are going to love the goodies! They are just adorable. Thanks so much for the chance to win this great stamp set!!!ReplyDelete
Very Cute! Wish I had my Cricut during Halloween when the g'kids decided Nana needed to make 150 Treat Bags for all their parties.ReplyDelete
Your Stamps are very nice, going to talk DH into buying some for after Holidays.
Your DVD's are first on my list though.
Happy Holidays
These are too cute & would have been way easier than the 60 "tree boxes" from Tags, Bags, Boxes & More I created. Each one had **17** folds!! :) I thought I lost my mind!ReplyDelete
Love the snack packs. I ordered the bags last week to make some.ReplyDelete
so cute!! love themReplyDelete
- Kimberly Hasecuster12/17/2010 1:36 PM
Adorable! Perfect for making in bulk. You are so creative, and such an inspiration. Thank you RobynReplyDelete
OH MY GOSH! i love your stamp sets...and I have asked for several of them for xmas!!! Hopefully my husband...err...Santa takes the hint this year!! HAHA.ReplyDelete
Thanks for the giveaway!!
Your packaging is always so simple and cute!ReplyDelete
Your bags are Snow Adorable. Ha HA I bet i was not the only onr to say that!ReplyDelete
These are the cutest bags. I miss doing these projects for my kids. They are high school now! :( Hope all is well soon.ReplyDelete
wow thats a lot of goodie bags. they look perfect. TFS..ReplyDelete
Love the goodie bags!!!ReplyDelete
I am so sorry everyone is getting sick over the holidays. Get plenty of rest! Love your toppers. What a great thing you are doing. I was a teacher and I know how your children's teacher enjoys this. Merry Christmas.ReplyDelete
Very cute bags! Super mom even with sick kids. Hope everyone feels better soon.ReplyDelete
This is too cute. I actually started to do my daughter's bags and using mini paper bags with felt mittens. It would be awesome to win your sentiment stamps to finish them off..... TFSReplyDelete
Jess B.
I just could NOT see my self doing sooooo many bags!!!!! I admire someone who does!!!!! GREAT JOB!!!ReplyDelete
Good Heavens! That's a LOT of goodie bags! Mom of the year award goes to... Robyn!!!ReplyDelete
YAY for love-a-licious! It's on my "list"... :)
Love ur stamps!! I hope it me!!ReplyDelete
- Anonymous12/17/2010 1:42 PM
Love the gift bags. The kids in the class must feel very special!ReplyDelete
Very cute treat bags! Hope evryone gets to feeling better!ReplyDelete
saraw67026 at yahoo dot com
- jennifer westling12/17/2010 1:44 PM
AWESOME bags!!!! you do just a great job,especially have sick little babies!!! Thanks for the free giveaway!!!ReplyDelete
jennifer westling
Super cute, thanks for inspiration as this is what I will be doing this weekend for my son's kindergarten class party Tuesday!ReplyDelete
- Anonymous12/17/2010 1:45 PM
Oh Robyn,ReplyDelete
you have outdone yourself of these little gift bags. It's so awesome!
I'll have to make some like that. I just picked up simply charmed =)
alicewong at telusplanet dot net
I don't know how you make the time to do all this!! I was trying to squeeze in making toppers for my students goodie bags and just couldn't.... you're amazing! Hope you and your kids feel better soon!ReplyDelete
Sorry to hear you are not feeling well now. Super cute bags.ReplyDelete
Those goody bags are just adorable. I love them. I hope your kids will always remember the time and effort you put into them.ReplyDelete
Just love this!ReplyDelete
What cute bags! You are the best mom! Thanks for the great ideas and another wonderful giveaway!ReplyDelete
hollyshobbie at gmail dot com
Super cute! My son came over as I was watching your video and now he wants to do some treat bags for his class. If you can do them for all your kids, I can do them for my one. Better put my crafty hat on. Hope everyone feels better soon.ReplyDelete
Those are too cute! I hope your kids and you feel better real soon.ReplyDelete
- Shelley12/17/2010 1:51 PM
Adorable goodie bags and I LOVE your new stamp set!ReplyDelete
shelleylee34 at yahoo dot com
Great little bags. Your stamina is amazing! :) I hope everyone gets to feeling better soon.ReplyDelete
It sounds like you need to get a lot of chicken soup so everyone is on the mend.ReplyDelete
Those gifts are cute and I hope your kids really appreciate everything you do for them.
Love the goodie bags,tfs.ReplyDelete
What an awesome giveaway! Thanks so much!ReplyDelete
Merry Christmas!
very cute! Hope your kids feel better soon. :)ReplyDelete
these gift bags are AMAZING and you made sooooo many of them.. love em.ReplyDelete
- Anonymous12/17/2010 1:54 PM
The joys of Motherhood...........lots of loving care.ReplyDelete
Goodie bags are soooo cute.
Cute bags! I hope your kids all get beter soon! Thanks for the chance to win!ReplyDelete
You did an amazing job with these treat bags.ReplyDelete
Hopefully everyone will be better soon!! Love this stamp set!!ReplyDelete
Super cute goodie bags! TFSReplyDelete
So cute! Thanks for offering the stamps. Which ones are being discontinued?ReplyDelete
Cute gift bags, what lucky kids!ReplyDelete
Sorry to hear that you all are not feeling well.
Carol B
Wow those are SUPER cute!! I am anxiously awaiting the US man to deliver my four My Pink Stamper stamp sets I ordered this week as I type! Hope you and your kids feel better soon- everyone is coming down with that and it is AWFUL! :-(ReplyDelete
Those goodie bags are SUPER cute! 5 of my children are currently in school but unfortunately we're not allowed to do goodie bags for 2 of my boys teachers. It's such a bummer, but those teachers don't like the bags distracting class. I have to find something fun to do that all 5 of my kids can take! I hope you all feel better soon!ReplyDelete
I LOVE your goodie bags!!! Thanks for the chance to win your stamp set!ReplyDelete
Julie L.
Love your goodie bags! I'm so sorry the another little one is sick. I hope that you all get over this very soon.ReplyDelete
- Anonymous12/17/2010 1:59 PM
Goodie bags look so cute. I hope you ya'll feel better soonReplyDelete
Hey, Robyn....I hope you all get better soon. And I really wish I could win this set.....and your treat bags are just the cutest. I really enjoy what you do with the cricut. And I'm always excited to see new cards, etc.ReplyDelete
Merry Christmas
Love the gift bags! Love the stamp set! Hope you are all feeling better soon!ReplyDelete
- Tatiana12/17/2010 1:59 PM
OMG I love LOVE!!!! I have a lot of items and wall hangings that say love!!!ReplyDelete
The goodie bags are sooo cute! You must be every kids favorite Mom with all the goodies you give out!
These are super cute!! I am sure that their classmates love them. So sorry to hear that everyone is getting sick at your house. It is pretty bad when one or two of the kids aren't feeling well, but it it very hard when mommy gets sick, too. I hope that you all feel better soon!!ReplyDelete
Amy ♥
Scrapping Mommy
Super cute goodie bags!!! I know the children will love them!ReplyDelete
- Anonymous12/17/2010 2:03 PM
Super cute! Have a very Merry Christmas!ReplyDelete
I don't have any of your stamps but I would LOVE to win some!ReplyDelete
Merry Christmas!
Oh how I miss those days, but I gotta say, none of my treat bags were ever as cute as those!ReplyDelete
Oh Robyn, there adorable!!! Thanks for all your great ideas!ReplyDelete
brigitteetleschats at hotmail dot com
Oooh, I would lovealicious those lovealicious stamps! Feel free to pick me!!! (The treat bags are way cute, too!) ;o]ReplyDelete
So cute and adorable. Love your ideas and of course your stamps... adding them to my collection would be fantastic...thanks for sharing. firstname.lastname@example.com
Wow Robuny, you have been busy! Your kids are so lucky to have such an awesome mom:) Cute bags and adorable stamps:) thanks for the chance to win!ReplyDelete
inkingitupcrazy at gmail dot com
- susann12/17/2010 2:07 PM
Those bags are so darn cute!ReplyDelete
sorry that they "crud" as we call is running rampid in your house Robyn.....these are too cute and a great gift my kids are past that school classmaets gift stage...but thee are so darn cuteReplyDelete
Very Cute!!1ReplyDelete
The bags are SO cute, but I get tired just thinking of making them for two classes!ReplyDelete
andystamper at gmail dot com
Oh no! I hope you guys feel better soon! These bags look terrific!ReplyDelete
Those goody bags are adorable Robyn! Hope you will all be feeling better real soon! Thanks for the chance to win the set of stamps!ReplyDelete
- Shelley Taylor12/17/2010 2:09 PM
Love the two gift bags you've done this week! You've inspired me with my kids classes.ReplyDelete
I LOVE your site!!! Nice bag, blog, and everything. Thanks for the ideas. I am a beginner to all of this. Once again Thanks.ReplyDelete
- Anonymous12/17/2010 2:12 PM
I love the goodie bags. Thanks for the chance to win this wonderful giveaway.ReplyDelete
- Selena O'Donnell12/17/2010 2:14 PM
These bags are cute. Too bad they can't turn the sickness away =(ReplyDelete
This comment has been removed by the author.ReplyDelete
Robyn sorry the sickness has spread through your home. Praying everyone is on the mend soon. I know what you're saying about it being during break. That way they're not missing out on things at school. This has been so much fun the 12 days of Christmas. I have been having fun here with my 6yr old celebrating our own 12days of Christmas.ReplyDelete
This comment has been removed by the author.ReplyDelete
Your bags are always so cute. I can't wait till I can make bags for my daughter when she gets old enough. Sorry that the you guys are getting sick.ReplyDelete
Wow! That is a lot of goodie bags, don't know how you find the time! Thanks for the chance to win the wonderful prize!ReplyDelete
kristie at lashotphotography dot com
Awe sorry to hear that your 5 year old is now sick too.ReplyDelete
I love the goodie bags, so adorable.
Thanks for a chance to win!!
I really miss making these for my kids classrooms I guess I'm going to have a pick a class and make things for them. Your are very cute Sorry your not feeling well I think you need to up your vit C.ReplyDelete
So not fun to be sick over Christmas break :( Thanks for the chance on your wonderful stamps. I have several sets, but not that one!ReplyDelete
The goodie bags are super cute!!! So sorry that the illness seems to be going through your whole family, but maybe everyone can get better before Christmas. Fingers crossed!ReplyDelete
So cute. I am working on Snowman Soup goody bags for my daughter's class. Love your stamps.Bought a couple sets for myself for Christmas.ReplyDelete
- Sheena Qualls12/17/2010 2:22 PM
I just bought my first cricut after Thanksgiving. And found you on here. I love your work. You are so creative. Maybe one day I will get on the top 100 list. Thanks for a chance to win.ReplyDelete
- Anonymous12/17/2010 2:22 PM
Those are so cute Robyn!! I took your lead and made some of these goodie bags for my both my daughters school classes and their music classes - such a simple and fun way to say Happy Holidays!!ReplyDelete
jess_mac at shaw dot ca
- Anonymous12/17/2010 2:23 PM
Love your stamp sets!!ReplyDelete
Hope the family gets better before xmas.
trish tatum @ hotmail . com
Cute treat bags. Sorry to hear about the bug spreading through the family. Hope you all get better soon.ReplyDelete
acountrytwinkle at verizon dot net
Sorry to hear about the boys, hopefully you don't catch it. So far we have been fortunate. Your goodie bags are adorable! I Would love to win your give-away. Thanks for sharing,during one of the busiest times of year!ReplyDelete
Love the mitten goodie bags. Can't wait to get Simply Charmed and have been wanting one of your stamp sets.ReplyDelete
Well Pink Stamper family-I pray you all get this bug out of your house by next week. email@example.com
Those are such cute bags, you're definately going to score some "mom" points with those.ReplyDelete
Love your goody bags and love even more your stamps!! Cannot wait to make bags for V-day! Hope I can win these stamps!!ReplyDelete
- Sarah LeClercq12/17/2010 2:26 PM
I made goodie bags for my kids Sunday School class and they loved them. Thank-you for the idea!!ReplyDelete
Oooooh, I would LOVE the Love-alicious Stamp Set. Please pick me! Thanks for the opportunity.ReplyDelete
The goodie bags are so cute! Love your stamp set! Thanks for the chance to win!!!ReplyDelete
The goodie bags are so cute! Love your stamp set! Thanks for the chance to win!!!ReplyDelete
Yes Robyn these are so stinkin cute!! Where did you find the bubbles and the cards? I think this is perfect for class gifts!ReplyDelete
tjsgal at g mail dot com
Very cute, you are busy. Hope you get better.ReplyDelete
luniegirls at yahoo dot com
Thanks for sharing. They came out very cute.ReplyDelete
those goodie bags are adorable.ReplyDelete
Ann W
Cool giveaway Robyn. Thanks.ReplyDelete
Cute goodie bags. Thanks for the chance to win!!ReplyDelete
too cute - I did 25 bags last night - but forgot to take a picture before my daughter left for school.ReplyDelete
Super cute goodie bags!ReplyDelete
WOW! That is a lot of gift bags! You have been busy. They turned out super cute tho!!!!ReplyDelete
Sorry to hear more of your family is getting sick. Fingers crossed it's all gone before x-mas. I love all your goodie bags. What lucky kids!!!ReplyDelete


text:
Gift tax exclusion
Explore related topics
Window Closing on 5.12 million dollar Gift Tax Exclusion and Other Important Tax Benefits
Annual exclusion from Federal gift tax increases to $14K in 2013
What's the difference between the annual exclusion from gift taxes and the lifetime gift tax exclusion? Find out here.
7 Practical Gifts Every Entrepreneur Will Actually Appreciate | Inc.com | These practical items will help the entrepreneur in your life be even more productive and successful
IRS Announces 2015 Estate And Gift Tax Limits: The federal estate tax exemption rises to $5.43 million per person for 2015, but the annual gift exclusion amount stays at $14,000.
If you are concerned about owing back taxes from all of those birthday gifts that you have given over the years, we have some good news for you. There are some gift tax exclusions that you can utilize to give tax-free gifts. One of them is the annual gift tax exclusion. Each calendar year, you can [ ] The post Free Report: What are the Gift Tax Exclusions appeared first on Vermillion Law Firm LLC.
To avoid the estate tax, you may naturally consider lifetime gift giving. This was something that people used to do shortly after the estate tax was enacted in 1916, but we have had a gift tax in place continuously since 1932, so this loophole is long closed. The gift tax and the estate tax are unified, so the exclusion applies to lifetime gifts along with the estate that will be passed on after you are gone. The estate tax is only applicable on
Monetary gifts ,taxes and the laws.
Annual Exclusion Gift vs. Lifetime Exemption Gift - Do You Know the Difference?
Giving While Living: Do You Understand the Gift Tax? | Charles Schwab


text:
The ocean front Pirate's Cove has been a popular bar and grill since the 1970s, and continues to offer a good time, good food, and a good view to all who walk through the door on a daily basis.
The Pirate's Cove is a popular bar and grill that happens to specialize in eclectic cuisine. The formality level you should expect at this restaurant is very casual. This location serves food for lunch only, so don't be shy about checking them out during their limited operating hours.
This restaurant is on the water, set in the outer region of Playa del Carmen, three miles northeast of the downtown area, The Pirate's Cove is a part of Petit Lafitte Hotel.
Since there's aren't that many attractions or things to do in this area, some visitors may have to grab a taxi if you desire a broader selection of attraction and landmarks.
In the area surrounding this featured restaurant there will be at least a few outdoor attractions, for instance, El Camaleon Mayakoba and El Faro. El Faro is the most convenient place to visit the beach, and makes its home just a quick trip from The Pirate's Cove.
If you're hoping to find another restaurant in the area that has some similar types of food and/or a similar atmosphere, there are lots of nearby places to consider, including Mamitas Beach Club. It is found three miles from The Pirate's Cove.
In contrast, if you want something different, this region of Mexico features an excellent range of restaurants, which serve many different cuisine styles and menu items. For instance, you could also try American food at Coco's, which is a short distance south west.
The Pirate's Cove accepts all major credit cards.
Location: Carretera Cancún - Chetumal km 296, Playa del Carmen, Mexico
Phone: (984) 877-4000
Website: http://www.petitlafitte.com/services.php
Email: email@example.com
Help us improve! We welcome your corrections and suggestions.


text:
Internet Goes Crazy Over Smart Phone At 1995 Tyson Fight [Video]
Is time travel possible? That is a very real question thanks to a viral video clip of a 1995 boxing match between Mike Tyson and Peter McNeeley.
Is time travel possible? That is a very real question thanks to a viral video clip of a 1995 boxing match between Mike Tyson and Peter McNeeley.
Guess you can say this guy had a real beef with his brother.
Grand Rapids' not so favorite son, Floyd Mayweather, may be retired, but that doesn't mean the Ottawa Hills alum is out of the spotlight.
During an event in Las Vegas over the weekend, Mayweather admitted a fight with UFC star Conor McGregor is "possible" – but it would, of course, have to come at a price.
The judge overseeing Prince's case has ordered genetic testing be done on a sample of the singer's blood, just in case "parentage issues" may arise. Over 700 people have come forward to say they're related to the Purple One. That's right OVER 700!
But it's their lack of understanding of how one gets to be related to another that will stun you!
As the saying goes, 'what happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas', and that's a good thing for some tourists who might be a little too embarrassed to say what happened to them.
KFC's newest offering is literally finger lickin' good.
Thanks to citizen tips following the publishing of his photo earlier this week, the FBI has a suspect in custody who has admitted to spraying poison on produce in at least three Michigan grocery stores, but that list may be longer.
Vanessa has returned to Village Elementary School in Hartland, Michigan for the past 13 years. Vanessa isn't a kid or even a teacher,she's a duck.
The mallard has been laying her eggs in the school's enclosed courtyard for over a decade then once they hatch, she leads them down a hallway and to a nearby pond
I'm a sucker for trains. I grew up one block from a switching yard, and my grampa had a toy train that ran under his Christmas tree.
That's why this video of a toy train venturing through and around a house is the coolest thing I've seen this week.
Tonight, FOX will rerun a New Girl episode from 2013 that included an appearance by Prince. When the script involved the show's characters attending a party at Prince's LA home, the Purple One submitted his personal party playlist to use. Here it is.
As a debate emerges over who should be on the twenty dollar bill, I wonder if anyone else notices something about Andrew Jackson's etching on the current twenty.
It appears our 7th President bears more than a passing resemblence to actor Jeff Conaway in his iconic role as Kenickie in the 1979 movie 'Grease'.
In a unheralded college relay race, attended by next to no one, a woman named Phil Healy came from more than 40 meters back on the final leg of a 1600 meter (one mile) relay race to earn the victory for her team.
But what's even more impressive is the hysterical play-by-play call by the Irish announcers.


text:
For covert operative Pike Logan and his partner Jennifer Cahill, the ultimate insult is followed shortly by a mission near impossible. Not long after these fearless partners had saved the lives of thousands of innocents, they receive word that they have been fired from their counterterrorism job. Then Colonel Kurt Hale, their former commander, asks them for the ultimate personal favor: Save his daughter and others hostages from a vicious terrorist group and, oh by the way, the president's son is one of the captives. A military thriller that ripples with cutting-edge action.
No Fortunate Son (Pike Logan Series #7)by Brad Taylor
When veteran operator Pike Logan and partner Jennifer Cahill receive a letter from Blaisdell Consulting—the umbrella cover/b>/i>
- Overview
- Editorial Reviews
- Product Details
- Related Subjects
- Read an Excerpt
- What People Are Saying
- Meet the author
In the latest military thriller from the retired Delta Force Operator and New York Times bestselling author, a hostage situation places America's most powerful political elite at the mercy of its worst enemies.
When veteran operator Pike Logan and partner Jennifer Cahill receive a letter from Blaisdell Consulting—the umbrella cover company for their real employer, a top secret counterterrorist unit called the Taskforce—they expect orders for their next mission-impossible tasking. Instead, they learn that their latest actions have gotten them fired, despite having saved thousands of innocent lives.
Pike's shock and fury is redirected when their commander, Colonel Kurt Hale, asks him and Jennifer for help with a personal matter: His niece Kylie, an exchange student in England, has gone missing. Neither Pike nor Jennifer understands how critical her disappearance will become.
Meanwhile, all Taskforce teams have been redirected to a developing situation. A terrorist organization has targeted military relatives of key members of the US government, including the vice president's son. Their seizure of hostages was far-reaching and meticulously coordinated, and the full extent of the threat—and potential demands—has thrown the government into turmoil. They face a terrible choice: Cease counter-terrorist operations, or watch hostages die one by one. How much is a single life worth? Unless the Taskforce can decipher the web of lies devised by their enemies, the United States is about to find out.
From the Hardcover edition.
Editorial Reviews
In Taylor's edge-of-your-seat seventh Pike Logan thriller (after Days of Rage), the head of the top-secret counterterrorism unit known as the Taskforce, Col. Kurt Hale, orders Pike and fellow operative Jennifer Cahill to locate his niece, Kylie, a University of Virginia student on exchange to Cambridge University. Terrorists have kidnapped Kylie along with several other family members of key U.S. government officials and are holding them for ransom somewhere in Europe. Essentially fired from Taskforce for disobeying orders in Days of Rage, Logan must find Kylie with no support other than Cahill's and very little to go on. The stakes rise when they discover that one of the kidnap victims is the American vice president's son—who was working at a NATO intelligence center in England—and that the terrorists may be planning something much more nefarious than a simple hostage exchange. The nonstop action, intricate story line, and jaw-dropping plot twists all but make up for the lack of character development. Agent: John Talbot, Talbot Fortune Agency. (Dec.)
"[E]dge-of-your-seat thriller...nonstop action, intricate story line, and jaw-dropping plot twists."—Publishers Weekly
"Smoothly switching between third-person narration and Pike's first-person point of view, Taylor skillfully unfolds the story until it feels like you're on a frenzied ride. A surefire page-turner that is nearly impossible to put down."—Kirkus Reviews
"Taylor has become the heir apparent to the late Vince Flynn, and his latest thriller featuring Pike Logan and his colleague and girlfriend Jennifer Cahill explodes with action from the first page… The surprises never stop, and the pace never relents. Logan and Cahill are a dream team, and military-thriller fans who seek realistic scenarios should consider Taylor mandatory reading."—Booklist
"While there are countless authors who have tackled telling the stories of heroic men and women, only a few combine the ingredients of suspense, action, larger-than-life characters and some very appropriate dark humor in such satisfying measures. Whether he is picturing a country vista in some remote village or describing the antics of a spoiled military scion, Taylor writes with the accuracy of one who has been there."—Bookreporter.com
"A chilling novel for our time, with a frighteningly realistic plot."—Huffington Post
"Brad Taylor's Pike Logan books would still be great even if Taylor hadn't lived the kind of life about which he now writes. But he hits a new peak with the blisteringly effective No Fortunate Son ratcheting up both the professional and personal stakes for Logan's stalwart Taskforce team… With his latest, Taylor firmly entrenches himself on the level of James Rollins, Vince Flynn and Brad Thor as the modern master of the military thriller."—Providence Journal
From the Hardcover edition.
An elite counterterrorist operator races to save his commander's kidnapped niece.With more than 20 years of experience in the U.S. Army Infantry and Special Forces, Taylor (Days of Rage, 2014, etc.) writes realistic military thrillers. In the seventh installment of his series, protagonist Nephilim "Pike" Logan has been released from the highly classified counterterrorism unit referred to as the Taskforce and finds himself without a mission. When Pike's commander, Kurt Hale, learns that his beloved niece, Kylie, has gone missing in England, he quickly fills this void in Pike's life and tells him to find the girl at any cost. Working with his partner, Jennifer Cahill, Pike discovers that Kylie's disappearance is connected to a large-scale kidnap-and-ransom campaign by mysterious terrorists in which the military sons—and one daughter—of high-ranking American politicians have been surgically nabbed from across the globe. Although everyone in Washington is focused on bringing back the "fortunate" sons (and daughter) of America, Pike's single-minded focus is on Kylie (who reminds him of the daughter he couldn't save). The American government assumes the mass kidnapping is the work of Islamic terrorists, but Pike is convinced that the responsible party hails from the Emerald Isle. With his trademark intuition leading the way, he finds himself running down members of the Real IRA who are not only willing to dispose of the hostages, but are also planning to blow up one of Britain's favorite tourist attractions. Like his namesake in the Bible (the Nephilim of Genesis), Pike is willing to become a giant monster, because only a monster can bring back the girl and bring these extremists to justice. Smoothly switching between third-person narration and Pike's first-person point of view, Taylor skillfully unfolds the story until it feels like you're on a frenzied ride.A surefire page-turner that is nearly impossible to put down.
Product Details
- 9780698186057
- Publisher:
- Penguin Publishing Group
- Publication date:
- 12/30/2014
- Series:
- Pike Logan Series , #7
- Sold by:
- Penguin Group
- Format:
- NOOK Book
- Pages:
- 416
- Sales rank:
- 3,278
- File size:
- Age Range:
- 18 Years
Read an Excerpt
***This excerpt is from an advance uncorrected proof***
Copyright © 2014 Brad Taylor
The Misfire
The woman caught Aiden's eye a second time and he realized she was stalking him. Which he found ironic, given he was in the process of hunting another, although he was fairly sure her idea of success was much different than his. Older than the average female at the bar, she projected an air of quiet desperation, with a sultry smile covering her misery like a cheap coat of paint, the pain clearly evident underneath.
Surrounded on all sides by soldiers barely over drinking age, most having recently returned from a combat deployment with the 82nd Airborne, she longed to get away from the smell of stale beer and testosterone. She was searching for someone to take her from the bravado of arms. Someone who didn't have the stench of combat surrounding his every move. A civilized man who didn't believe that training to kill was a decent way to make a living.
She could be forgiven in her assessment, as Aiden Kelleher was much older than most of the men in the bar. His haircut, clothes, and demeanor did not mark him as a soldier. At least not a US one, with Tapout Tshirts, shaved heads, and skull tattoos. If asked, he certainly considered himself no less a soldier than the rowdy men in the bar. He had taken lives in the name of a cause, and he most certainly knew that killing was a noble way to make a living.
Maybe I'll come back here later. Taste a little American sweetness.
He smiled to himself, knowing that wasn't going to happen. He'd already raised his signature simply by opening his mouth, his accent causing the bartender to comment. He might be remembered, which wasn't good, considering what he had planned.
He felt his phone vibrate and checked the number. He held the cell up in the air, letting his partner see it at a table across from the bar, then exited so he could talk in private.
"I have him in the bar, but I've raised my signature. The police will retrace his steps, and I might be mentioned."
"Can you still get him?"
"I think so, if you want to push it. I would prefer to wait."
"We don't have time. He's set to go on a military exercise tomorrow, and we only have three days. You miss him tonight, and we lose him."
"We still have the others, right?"
"Maybe. All will have the same issues as you, so we might miss more than just this one. Once they connect who we're after, they will lock them all down tight. All six will be protected. It might even take less than three days for that to happen."
"Then tonight it is."
He hung up, texting the numbers 11111 to his partner's phone, letting him know the mission was being forced, then reentered the bar, looking instinctively at the target's table. He was gone, and so was Aiden's partner. He felt his phone vibrate and read the text.
In the cigar bar. Paying his tab.
The establishment their target had chosen was called Itz Entertainment City, a large building with a multitude of different venues, including a standard sports bar with the usual chain of flatscreen televisions, a comedy club, a dance club, and a cigar bar. It was a place frequented by soldiers from the sprawling Fort Bragg in Fayetteville, North Carolina. For the most part, their target had spent his time in the sports bar, drinking sparingly and talking with friends. He'd come alone, and, given his field time tomorrow, Aiden was sure he'd leave alone.
Aiden turned to exit, staging for the follow, and bumped into the woman. He saw she was considerably more intoxicated than he'd thought before, swaying slightly and using the bar for support.
"Hey, I'd thought you'd left." She gave a crooked smile. "Did you come back looking for something?"
"I'm sorry, no. I'm actually leaving now."
Her eyes clouded in confusion, his accent struggling to find a foothold in her soaked brain. He moved past her, hearing, "Hey, are you British?"
The comment drove a needle of anger deep between his eyes, causing him to squeeze them shut harshly. He whirled around and said, "No, you stupid American cow. Irish. Irish."
She stumbled back at his ferocity and he knew he'd made a mistake. Knew he'd let his hatred overcome his discipline for the mission. She would remember him for sure now. He smiled and said, "You going to be here when I get back?"
Caught off guard, the liquor clouding her judgment, she said nothing, a confused grin on her face. She hesitantly nodded. He smiled again and brushed her shoulder, saying, "See you soon."
The touch made her beam, but Aiden didn't notice. Behind her he saw his target leaving the establishment. She said something he didn't catch, and he walked to the exit, waiting a beat to let the target get some distance. He dialed his partner.
"Dermot, it's Aiden. Where are you?"
"Already in the car. I got him in sight. You're clear to leave."
Aiden speedwalked to the driver's side of their rental, sliding behind the wheel. Fiddling with a laptop, Dermot said, "Backup is on station. Waiting on the beacon to lock. What did Seamus say?"
"It's now or never. We miss him tonight, we pull out."
Dermot's computer flashed and he said, "Then let's get him tonight."
"Where's he headed?"
"That road called Skeebo or Skibo or whatever."
Aiden took a right on Legend Avenue, saying, "We keep following until he gives up for the night. Same plan. We take him at the apartment."
They traveled through the heart of Fayetteville, passing malls and hotels, until eventually they were on a road called Morganton, the tar get seven cars up in the right-hand turn lane.
Aiden said, "Is that Reilly Road?"
"Yes." Dermot's teeth flashed in the dark. "Good omen."
"He's headed home. Get the backup ready."
Dermot began dialing as the light turned green. Aiden crowded the car in front of him, pushing to get into the turn lane. Unconcerned before about maintaining a close distance to the target—in fact preferring to let the beacon do the work—he now needed to be in a position to assault. He heard one horn blare, saw the light go yellow, and blasted through the turn, now two cars back.
Aiden saw a sign for Stewarts Creek Condominiums and felt the excitement of the hunt rise. He said, "Get ready. Get backup ready. Remember, no shooting. No harm."
The target's turn signal began to blink, and Aiden's mind flashed to Belfast and the hunting of men. He felt his lip curl involuntarily, his hands crimping the steering wheel in an effort to release the adrenaline. He had to consciously remind himself that there would be no killing here. A death would be worse than counterproductive.
The target pulled into the entrance for the complex and Aiden goosed the pedal to catch up. His headlights splashed the back window, and he saw the brake lights too late. He skidded forward, punching the bumper hard enough to slam Dermot against the dash.
The world stopped for a moment, the only sound the ticking of the engine under the crumpled hood. This was not what Aiden had intended at all.
Dermot said, "Abort."
Aiden saw the door open in front of him and said, "Call the backup. We take him here. Right now, before someone else shows up."
"He's completely alert. What if he comes out shooting?"
"God damn it, all he knows is he was hit from behind. Why would he come out shooting?"
"Because this is America. Everyone has a gun."
Aiden snorted and said, "Bullshit. That's Hollywood." He opened the door and swung out, seeing his target in the glare of a streetlight, standing next to the car with his hands on his hips. He said, "Hey, sorry. My fault."
He took two steps forward, not realizing his mistake. While Aiden was correct in his assessment of the average American civilian, it fell woefully short for his given target. He knew Staff Sergeant Bryan Cransfield had recently returned from Afghanistan but did not realize that the man's hardfought sense of survival had not yet returned to civilization. This soldier was still living in a world where greenon-blue attacks dominated his psyche. Where he'd seen a friend killed by the very men he was training. And unlike the majority of America, Sergeant Cransfield now traveled armed.
He'd survived a year in Afghanistan, but the experience had killed him without him even knowing. Had he been less aware, less attuned to potential threats, he would have lived to see the sunrise. He would have only been captured. But he couldn't be faulted for that. He couldn't know that the car behind him wasn't armed. Or about the car in front that was.
Sergeant Cransfield said, "Why are you following me?"
Aiden saw the blunt glare of a semiautomatic pistol. He shot his arms in the air, shouting, "Hey, no, wait!"
The soldier raised the weapon and said again, "Why are you fucking following me? I saw you in the bar. What do you want?"
Aiden saw a flurry of movement behind the soldier and knew it was too late. He shouted, "No! Don't!" but the rounds cracked anyway, the backup team removing the threat. Sergeant Cransfield was struck in the shoulder and collapsed into the car. From the seat he ripped off three rounds. Aiden heard the bullets puncture his windshield and dove to the ground. He crawled backward and heard two more sharp cracks, then his name called.
He stood up and ran, reaching the target car and the backup team. Staff Sergeant Cransfield was lying across the seat, eyes open and skull split from the kill shot. Aiden slammed the backup against the door frame, shouting, "What the fuck are you doing?"
The man bucked forward, shoving Aiden hard enough to cause him to stumble. "He was going to kill you, you fucking tool!"
Aiden leaned back and rubbed his face, thinking. He said, "Shit. Get your team and leg it out of here. Drive his vehicle deep into the woods. We'll deal with this later."
Without another word, Aiden ran back to his car and slid behind the wheel. He said, "That Muppet Smythe killed the target."
He got no reply. He turned to the right and saw a single hole settled just below Dermot's right eye.
"Jesus Christ."
He put the car in gear and backed out, assessing the disaster. Not only had they failed to take their target alive, but they'd lost a man in the process. He hoped the other five targets went better than this.
He turned onto Morganton, running through his mind how he was going to deal with Dermot, cataloging his network of American contacts to make the corpse disappear. It wasn't until he reached Skibo that he realized the target's body would be found, causing a police investigation.
Which meant the killing wasn't done. He turned onto Skibo heading back to the sports bar, and the woman who knew his accent.
What People are Saying About This
"Fresh plot, great action, and Taylor clearly knows what he is writing about. . . . When it comes to tactics and hardware he is spot-on."
—Vince Flynn on All Necessary Force
"Bestseller Taylor's fifth Pike Logan thriller takes all the energy of the previous installments and multiplies it by a force factor of 10… A great premise, nonstop action, and one of the baddest villains in the genre... make this a winner."
— Publishers Weekly (starred review) on The Polaris Protocol
"Taylor continues to tell exciting action stories with the authenticity of someone who knows the world of special ops. He also has the chops to create terrific characters whom readers will root for. This series just gets better and better."
—Booklist on The Polaris Protocol
"Admirers of the late Tom Clancy will enjoy this and other works in the series."
— Kirkus Reviews on The Polaris Protocol
"The high violence level and authentic military action put Taylor, a retired Delta Force officer, solidly in the ranks of such authors as Brad Thor and Vince Flynn."
—Publishers Weekly
"Readers of novels set in the world of Special Forces have many choices, but Taylor is one of the best."
—Booklist on Enemy of Mine
"Satisfies from start to finish."
—Kirkus Reviews on Enemy of Mine
Meet the Author
BRAD TAYLOR is the New York Times bestselling author of eight previous Pike Logan novels. He served for more than twenty years in the U.S. Army, including eight years in 1st Special Forces Operational Detachment–Delta, commonly known as Delta Force. He retired as a Special Forces lieutenant colonel and now lives in Charleston,South Carolina.
Customer Reviews
Average Review:
Most Helpful Customer Reviews
See all customer reviews
I'll admit, I bought the first book in the series when I was bleary eyed and not at my normal level of consciousness. I thought I was getting a new series by Brad Thor. What a lucky happenstance! I read the first few chapters then went back and got the next 5 novels right away. This series starts out (in One Rough Man) like a rocket-powered roller coaster, and darned if it doesnt just get better and better! Mr Taylor brings you in close to the characters, their trials, their pain, their fears and their triumphs and joys. I find myself caring about them. This lastest installment is the best so far. I can't wait to read the next adventure!
I loved this book. I was surprised to find myself liking "No Fortunate Son" so much as I usually don't like military/political thrillers much. I'm really not any kind of a political animal or military enthusiast so anything to do with either category really never interested me, until this book. I am now sure I've found a new spectacular author in Brad Taylor. Mr. Taylor has written a slam-bang, run as fast as you possibly can and read well into the night to get to the end of this stunningly well written book. Our main characters, Pike Logan and partner Jennifer Cahill are summarily fired from their jobs with an undercover counterterrorist unit called Taskforce. They are both shocked. With their last mission, Pike had broken many rules but had also saved many lives. You'd think a successful mission that saved thousands of lives would be a positive thing, but the oversight committee has decided to put their foot down. What the committee doesn't know is they'll need Pike & Jennifer's keen skills to get through the latest terrorist threat to the country. The book starts with Colonel Kurt Hale, Pike's former commander, asking for his and Jennifer's help in finding Hale's niece who has disappeared from her University in England. Kylie is an exchange student and hasn't been heard from for several days. There has been no social media interactions from Kylie and her Uncle is worried. At the same time, the Taskforce team has been called into action. Key members of the government have had their children or relatives kidnapped, including the Vice President's son. It's a complicated and huge mission, to track down the terrorists who coordinated this monumental feat. Who took the hostages and how do you negotiate when you official policy is that "we don't negotiate with terrorists"? Brad Taylor has written an intricate and complicated thriller that draws you in from the first page and doesn't let you go until the last paragraph. As the reader, you cheer for Pike and Jennifer, no matter what they have to do to win against the terrorists. You'll love the blatant good against evil theme. This is a five out of five book, go, run or click onto to your nearest bookstore on December 30 and GET THIS BOOK. You won't regret it, in fact, you'll hate yourself if you don't.
Maybe a little rough around the edges and a little crass for some readers the character of Pike Logan continues to evolve and capture an audience as if you were actually there in the midst of the action. Quite entertaining...to say the least!
If you are a fan of Vince Flynn and Tom Clancy, you will love these books. Pike Logan is a great character, easy to relate to.
Brad Taylor only gets better with each book he put out... Thanks Brad...!
I like Brad Taylor as an author so I can highly recommend all of his books.
Typical Brad Taylor book. Good guys bending rules and really bad guys. Read them all and waiting for more. Typical in the sense that you know its going to be good.
I enjoyed this book. Kept my interest and was fast paced.
This was the best in the series so far. I could not put it down. I can't wait for the next book.
Very well written
Brad Taylor's Pike Logan (and Jennifer) keep getting better, pl;acing him in the elite of this genre's writers.
Best Pike Logan thriller yet!
Slow, tedious and a totally improbable plot. I am a fan of Brad Taylor but this is way below par Matthew65