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Saturday, July 11, 2015
Conduct Of The War
"Lincoln held little respect for the Constitution, particularly the Bill of Rights. During the war he jailed over 30,000 people who disagreed with his policies. Most were not charged with specific offenses and in many cases, were given no reason for their incarceration. They had no trial and no recourse to habeas corpus, and most sat in jail for the duration of the war. Constitutionally, only Congress can declare a suspension of habeas corpus for American citizens and only in time of war (the idea that habeas corpus applied to anyone on U. S. soil whether citizen or not did not appear until the late 20th Century), but Lincoln initially did it on his own.
Among those jailed were newspaper editors, journalists, members of the opposition party, virtually the entire legislature of Maryland, and thousands of regular citizens who were known or suspected of being opposed to his policies. He shut down hundreds of newspapers and periodicals, and ordered the Post Office not to deliver copies of hundreds of others thereby causing the papers' demise.
He declared martial law for the duration in several Northern states, had the military shoot dead several hundred civilians in Chicago and New York who were rioting in protest of his Emancipation Proclamation and the draft laws, deported a U. S. Congressman for criticizing him in a speech in his home district, ordered the largest mass execution, 39 American Indians, in the history of the country, and generally during the war committed every single violation of law, restriction of individual freedom, and lack of respect for common decency attributed by Jefferson to King George in the Declaration of Independence.
Lincoln ordered his many generals to take total control of the geographic areas they were assigned and make civilian government subordinate to them. For example, one of his generals in Missouri, a state which had not seceded, ordered the forced eviction of every living soul in three entire counties and part of a fourth. General Order 19, issued in Missouri banned the civilian possession of any kind of firearm for any purpose in the entire state of Missouri. General Benjamin F. "Beast" Butler hung a man for lowering the U. S. flag in New Orleans.
Lincoln authorized General Sheridan to declare total war on civilians in the Shenandoah Valley of Virginia by destroying every single man made structure and home, the seizure and/or burning of all crops, and the killing of all livestock that could not be used by the Army. Freed slaves were involuntarily conscripted by the thousands as unpaid laborers for the Union army. In a few cases in other states, even whites were forced to build earthworks against their will for the Union Army.
Particularly after 1862, civilians were terrorized, shot, hung, and imprisoned for no legal reason. Several hundred women and children were seized in Georgia by Sherman and shipped off to the north to a concentration camp where most died.
A number of women, the exact number is uncertain, were imprisoned in Kansas City because they were suspected Confederate sympathizers and/or because their men folk were "believed" to be fighting in the Confederate Army. Some were as young as thirteen. As in most of theses cases, there were no trials and no habeas corpus for these people. Many died when the building they were imprisoned in collapsed due to the foundation structure being undermined by Union enlisted men who built tunnels under the building for access to a neighboring whorehouse. The invasion of Lawrence, Kansas by Quantrell's guerrillas was a direct result of the deaths of these women, many of whom were related to Quantrell's troops.
Atlanta was shelled mercilessly. There was no military reason for the shelling. It's only occupants were women, children, and old men after General Joe Johnston pulled out. When the Union troops finally rode into what was left of the town, the bodies of women and children littered the streets. When they left to continue their "March to the Sea", what was left of the town was burned. Virtually the entire state of South Carolina, even its lowland forests, was burned to the ground.
In Vicksburg Mississippi, the Confederates defending the area were encamped in a wide ring outside the city. Repeated attempts by Grant's army to break the Confederate lines failed. Grant, with the permission of Lincoln, then began bombarding the city day and night with artillery and heavy cannon fire from gunboats.
There were Confederate positions on the edge of the city facing the river, but most of the Southern troops were outside the city. Grant determined to lay siege to the city and shelled it as well as the Confederate positions. 22,000 shells from the gunboats' cannons and nearly twice that from artillery rained down on the city with no regard as to whether the targets were civilian or military. Civilians were not allowed to leave as per Grant's order though this fact is disputed by some historians because no written order has ever been found. For whatever reason, civilians were trapped. After two months of the siege and constant shelling, remarkably few civilians had died. Their city was destroyed, but civilians dug caves in the sides of the numerous hills, and ravines in the area and took shelter there. Though Grant could not break the Confederate lines, the Confederate commander decided the lack of food for his men,and the very obvious reality that no relief was coming made surrender the only viable course.
All over the South looting by the Union troops was authorized and everything which could not be stolen was destroyed. Many elderly men and loyal slaves were hung or shot because they would not reveal where the family had hidden valuables. During the Red River campaign in Louisiana in 1863, over 50 gunboats were dispatched up the Mississippi River from New Orleans and then up the Red River, ostensibly to support the army's campaign against Shreveport. The campaign failed and the gunboats were never really utilized except for one thing. They were used to transport stolen cotton back to New Orleans where the generals sold it and pocketed the money.
There was little rape of white women reported, but there were thousands of slave women raped by their 'liberators' while their officers looked the other way.
The South was destroyed. One quarter of all of the white men in the South were killed or wounded during the war. While it made sense to destroy manufacturing centers, Lincoln's policy, in defiance of the recognized rules of war, as well as common decency, was also to make war on civilians. It is estimated that over 50,000 Southern civilians were killed during the course of the war. Hundreds of towns and cities were burned to the ground. Private homes were looted and then destroyed as a matter of policy. Courthouses, churches, public buildings of all kinds, farms, plantations, opera houses...all were destroyed as part of a scorched earth campaign. As previously noted, anything which was not stolen was, as in the case of livestock, killed, or as in the case of structures, burned. This policy caused many civilians, including slaves, to starve when their food supplies for the winter were carted off or destroyed.
In some of the southern parishes of Louisiana were plantations owned by French nationals who chose not to take either side in the war. It didn't matter to the Union troops. The French homes were burned, some of the men were murdered, and all of their possessions either stolen or destroyed. After the war, the U. S. government paid reparations to most of these people, not because it was sorry for what had been done in the name of the U. S. government, but to pacify the French government.
There were some interesting exceptions to the total devastation. Louisiana established the 'Seminary of Learning in Louisiana' in Pineville, Louisiana across the Red River from Alexandria, in 1853. It was primarily a military academy for men. The president of the institution was William Tecumseh Sherman. He had many friends who were plantation owners in the central Louisiana area and gave specific instructions during the afore mentioned Red River campaign not to burn their homes. As a result, there are an unusually large number of anti-bellum homes in this area which survived the war. Unfortunately, the city of Alexandria did not. It was burned to the ground though there was not military reason for such an act. Other than the homes specifically exempted by Sherman, a twenty mile wide strip of complete devastation was wrought for almost seventy miles through northwest and central Louisiana.
In short, by the laws of war both then and today, Lincoln and many of his generals were war criminals.
I say Lincoln and his generals because thy authorized the heinous crimes committed against civilians and their property. I have read letters by union soldiers of all lower ranks, both officers and enlisted, who were horrified by the actions taken against civilians and in some cases, they refused to participate. Enough did, however, and the South was laid desolate."
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Power Vented Furnaces
Furnaces and boilers can be "natural draft" or "power vented". In a "natural draft" furnace a chimney creates suction and pulls hot gases through the furnace's heat exchanger. However, if you don't have a chimney you need to use a fan to pull those gases through the furnace and out of the building -- such a furnace is called a "power vented" furnace.
There are two types of power-vented furnaces: induced draft and forced draft.
Power-vented furnaces can vent directly outside through a side wall -- as you might guess, if you don't have a chimney, this is a very useful feature. Power vented furnaces also tend to be a bit more efficient than natural draft furnaces, as the fan can regulate the optimum amount of gases pulled through the heat exchanger.
Power-vented furnaces tend to be a bit more expensive than natural draft models. Some homeowners have complained that side-vented furnaces can leave yellowish or gray stains on white siding.

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The Beivel GroupEdit
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We are a gaming group from the Beringen - Leopoldsburg area that consists of five members. We come together once every two weeks on friday or saturday. Because of scheduling conflicts, we usually play in a group of three or sometimes four. Another player would be welcome. At the moment we are playing a Pathfinder campaign. In the past we have played D&D, Warhammer Fantasy Roleplay and World of Darkness.
Our goal is to play once a week and one (semi) regular player should help tremendously. We don't play at a specific location, so it is best to have your own means of transportation or a place where we can game. Everyone brings his own snacks, so don't worry about us eating all your supplies.
We take a rather casual approach to gaming, which means there is room for the occasional out of character comment. We are looking for someone who wants to have fun and can focus on the game for a few hours every week.
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Felicia Day, of Buffy and The Guild fame, has not only written but will star in a new live-action series based on BioWare's fantasy RPG franchise Dragon Age.
The series, which comprises six parts and will run online later this year, is based around the adventures of Tallis, a character Day created specifically so...she could play it.
"Tallis is headstrong, she fights dirty, and she has a really sarcastic sense of humor," says Day. "I wanted to bring a modern sensibility to a fantasy character in a fantasy world."
Filming on the series has already been completed, with Redemption being directed by Peter Winther (who produced on Independence Day) and cinematography duties being handled by Lost's John Bartley.
You can get your first look at Day in the role in the pic below.
Felicia Day breathes fire into 'Dragon Age' series [USA Today]


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Our Food
At XO it's "All Prime, All the Time", which means we only offer UDSA Prime-Aged Beef.
What is USDA Prime?
Prime is the highest quality grade designation by the USDA and only 2 percent or less of all of the beef produced in the United States receives this grade. The strictly controlled rating process by USDA inspectors determines the quality of the beef based on both the marbling (fat specs) and maturity.
Why we serve USDA Prime??
Our goal at XO from conception until today is to create the standard for the ultimate dining experience in Cleveland. After researching the market and becoming knowledgeable of the standards of quality for beef, we unequivocally choose to serve USDA Prime because of its exclusivity. Such a commitment comes with a high investment and the decision was well worth the undertaking. Each of our steaks is carefully prepared to perfection, resulting in a delightfully tender, juicy, and buttery flavor with every bite that only UDSA Prime steak can provide. This is as good as it gets.
Our menu also features the highest quality fresh seafood, including Australian lobster tails, and creatively prepared chef compositions using the freshest ingredients available to deliver a superb product.


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Aqua Freed® Process
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June 8, 10:00 AM @ Central Park
The TMC (Think, Make, Create) Mobile Learning Lab will be on the move this summer!
Join us as we have fun in the park with stories, games and STEM-related activities!
June 8, 7:00 PM @ Library, north side of the building
La Vista's first concert/movie event of the summer is scheduled for Friday, June 8, at 7 p.m. at the La Vista Public Library (9110 Giles Rd.)
The Silas Creek Band will take the stage at 7 p.m. and play until approximately 9 p.m. and then we'll show "Wonder Woman"!
More info at www.cityoflavista.org/2018events.


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The Central American Integration System's (SICA) entity for fisheries issues, OSPESCA, has adopted a regulation outlawing shark finning in the eight SICA member countries effective 1 January 2012.
The regulation binds Belize, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua and Panama.
January 2012: The eight member countries of the Central American Integration System (SICA) have adopted a common binding regulation outlawing shark finning. Unlike finning bans in many countries, the Regulation applies not only to domestic and foreign vessels that catch and land sharks in SICA countries, but also to vessels fishing in international waters that fly the flag of a SICA member country.
Regulation OSP-05-11, agreed in November 2011 and effective 1 January 2012, was adopted via SICA's Fisheries and Aquaculture Sector Organization of the Central American Isthmus (OSPESCA). It binds Belize, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua and Panama.
The Regulation outright bans finning, and requires member countries to take necessary measures in national legislation to guarantee the integral use of "sustainably captured" sharks. In particular, member governments are to only permit landing sharks when the fins are still naturally attached to the whole body or to a portion of the shark body. Furthermore, exports from or imports into SICA countries of fins not attached to a body must be accompanyied by a document from the competent authority in the country of origin, certifying that it is not the product of finning.
OSPESCA has addressed the practice of finning previously, adopting in 2004 a set of national plans of action on shark conservation ("PAN-Tiburones") and in 2011 a Regional Plan of Action on Sharks. In 2011, SICA ministries and agencies in charge of fisheries decided to take a leadership role on the issue by drafting and adopting a harmonized and simultaneous ban on finning. [OSPESCA Press Release (Spanish)] [Publication: Regulation OSP-05-11 (Spanish)]


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Nice evening at The Ten Bells
I was introduced to The Ten Bells a few months ago, when I went for the Dresners' after-tasting party. Since then, I've been back another 4 times and liked it more every time. This is probably because it took me some time to get over the fact that they are cash only, and they serve amazing wines, but in the smallest glasses imaginable. The Ten Bells is a very informal French Bistro with no menus or lists. Everything they serve is written on huge chalk boards on the walls, where the decor is proportionally inverse to the quality of the plates and wines served. The service is home style, but the staff has a good grip on their extended wine list. As you can see in the picture to your left, they use a Erlenmeryer flask as decanter, the silverware is available in water glasses, and the bar napkins can be found in good old-fashioned silver dispensers, a symbol of many diners around the world.
Last night I went there with Bobby, an old friend who had moved to Austin a year ago or so. He came to visit and I brought him to The Ten Bells for some wine and food. We chose an impressive bottle of Chinon 1989 from Olga Raffault, an organic producer, like all others present on their list. This was a Cabernet Franc from 50 year-old vines, facing south over the beautiful Loire Valley, in Savigny en Veron. Emily, our helpful and prepared wine-tender uncorked the bottle and poured some in the 500 ml "decanter" and a small amount into our tiny glasses. Contradictions are part of the charm of this place, and I have learned to love them. The wine was already open and still very vibrant in the nose, the palate, and the finish - it really didn't show 20 years of age. Herbal spices, red currant with hints of mushrooms and barnyard filled the nose, very elegant, with a complex simplicity typical of wines made by great "vignerole" that respect the vines more than favoring the cellar. While the wine was breathing we picked from the above-mentioned chalk board a spicy duck tartare, some delicate and lean lamb prosciutto, an octopus and potato salad, delicious, warm, seductive, and spicy that comfortably melted in my mouth, and finally, some trustworthy Cacciatorini. The Chinon was flowing and quickly opening (even too quickly), with persistent minerality and clearthinness. The wine was structured and ethereal and the texture built on the mature and yet still firm tannins. In the end, I'm not sure this bottle benifitted from decanting, as it had a fairly short window of vibrancy, and I had the sensation that the wine was descending by the last glass.
The Ten Bells is located at 247 Broome St., between Ludlow and Orchard.


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Christmas Leaf Eco Confetti
Christmas Leaf Eco Confetti is a colorful and festive biodegradable confetti that composts into flowers. The mix of green and red leaves is perfect for the holidays. And when the party is over, you can plant the confetti in a pot of soil or outside and grow eco-friendly wildflowers. Eco Confetti is made from recycled post-consumer paper and wildflower seeds tested and approved by the CFIA and USDA.
Quantity: Approximately 380 biodegradable confetti pieces per bag.
Size: Each package includes a mix of these sizes:
Small - 11/16 x 13/16 inches
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Plant seed paper under 1/8" of soil. Water thoroughly. Place in a sunny corner and keep moist during germination.
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Unfortunately we weren't impressed.
The scenery was gorgeous but the story and action was boring!
Well, at least we had Family Time.
(I realized after I scanned and uploaded the layout that I forgot to fix the "year" on the date. I had originally wrote '17 so I whited it out so I can fix it to '16, but forgot to fix it, LOL. It's been fixed IRL though)
Both the ugly papers are there:
I used the "Tie Dye" PP for all my circles (3 Total) and the "Tree Branch" PP for all my triangles (3 Total).
I also used 2 of the 3 ugly embellishments:
The large "@" sign which was beige but I sprayed it an iridescent teal color AND the pink jeweled border under the photos.
It was a challenge but as usual a fun challenge.
Until next time...
Also for the following SB.com June Challenges:
>No to Be Squared
Every shape on here, except for 1, is "Not a Square".
I used circles, triangles, a banner, and rounded-cornered items.
I used 9
-Alphas (5)
-Hearts (2)
-Pink jeweled border strip
14 items
-Alphas (5)
-Hearts (2)
-PL Cards (2)
-Memories View Finder Embellishment
-Washi Tape (2)
-BG paper
>Pick a Technique
I picked 2 of the 3 that were offered: "spray" and "punch"
I used my Heidi Swap spray to change the large "@" from beige to teal
I used my circle punch to cut out small circles from the "Tie Dye" PP


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This plague type spreads normally through transmissions and is unlikely to be noticed even with a few symptoms mutated or evolved. The Parasite plague type's unique abilities further enhances the unnoticeable trait that it has. Evolving all three Symbiosis allows you to spread your plague unnoticed for quite a while, even on Brutal difficulty.
I did this guide without the use of genes. It's completely doable without them but feel free to experiment with the genes you have at your disposal.
I personally found this plague type fun to play at brutal difficulty. Reason being its unique ability to remain undetected even with a few mutated symptoms. These mutated symptoms help spread the Parasite faster. At Brutal difficulty having a few symptoms and being undetected is a luxury.
I chose to make a guide for brutal difficulty since finishing it with brutal is basically the same as finishing with normal. Finishing it at this difficulty would make it much easier on the other two difficulties.
Without further ado, the guide:
Start in China
- If you've been following the first few guides you'd notice I always start here. I don't hate China. It's really just easier starting at this populated country that has access to an airport and a harbor.
- Symbiosis 1, 2, and 3
- Air and Water 1 transmission
- Heat, Cold, and Drug Resistance 1
- Air and Water 2 transmission
- Extreme Bioaerosol
Let the parasite mutate symptoms and wait for the whole world to be infected.
Once the whole world is infected by your Parasite evolve the following symptoms:
- Total organ failure, Coma, Systemic Infection, Tumours, Internal Hemorrhaging, Immune Suppression, Hemorrhagic Shock, and Necrosis.
With these symptoms, your Parasite should be lethal enough to erase humanity quickly.
Use your remaining DNA evolving abilities or symptoms that slows down the cure rate. One such symptom that hinders the progression of the cure is Insanity, it's also somewhat lethal. On abilities your best bet would be Genetic Re-Shuffles since it reduces the cure percentage by a bit.
Now, just watch the world burn or get killed by a parasite. Whatever.
The stats I had when I finished was:
954 days
10% cure complete
4/5 Biohazard
Again, I did this with no genes whatsoever, so experiment with yours so you could get a better score.
If you guys have any tips or strategies that are much better than what I posted, feel free to post them on the comments below. I'll include the ones that are better on this guide. Now go and eradicate humanity once more!


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Dear neighbours, family, and friends: I'm plotting to lure you into my garden trap and insist that you try my delicious zucchini. I've become one of those people. Be warned.
As a thank you for taking my zucchini, I'm offering a recipe that is simple, summery, and totally delicious, as well as some links below for more zucchini ideas!
I should've taken the warnings to heart, knowing what I was getting into, planting the seeds back in May. But one plant wasn't enough…what if it dies? Two plants = serious first world problems. Totally kidding about the "problems". I'm actually pretty excited to try many of the recipes I've pinned and bookmarked, hoping that zucchini season stretches out a little while longer.
We grew the Costata Romanesco variety, which is supposed to be a better tasting but lower yielding heirloom. I can't even imagine what a "regular" yield is like. It's not that the plant produces too many fruit, it's more that a single zucchini can gain 3 lbs in a day…kind of like me when there's cheesecake in the fridge.
The tequilla-lime chicken skewers (with molasses in the marinade – YEHHH!) are a simple summer treat and go perfectly with the zucchini corn salad and Salsa Verde from Cookie + Kate. The salsa verde recipe is perfect, no adaptations necessary.
For all of you zucchini growers/lovers out there:
– Pretty much everything from the "courgette" (the French name for zucchini) chapter in Tender Volume I by Nigel Slater looks and sounds incredible.
– These zucchini pickles are SO GOOD! There's a whole cup of sugar in the pickling liquid, made to pickle one measly pound of zucchini. Tempted as ever to tweak this (i.e eliminate 99% the sugar), I clenched my teeth and squinted my eyes and went "la-la-la-la-la" as I dumped the full amount of sugar into the pot (justifying that most of it won't end up absorbed by the pickles). Why? Because the recipe is originally from The Zuni Cafe Cookbook and that book has never done me wrong. Ever.
– Hot off the press: Zucchini and Goat Cheese Galettes on BAKED. I was going to drop another zucchini bomb on y'all over on BAKED next week, but have to come up with something else now. I'm not complaining though, because those galettes look mmmmmm!
– I made us a new Pinterest Board! Many more zucchini pins to come…
Follow From the Land we Live on's board ingredients // zucchini on Pinterest.
- ~2 lbs of boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 2 Tbsp. freshly squeezed lime juice
- 2 Tbsp. tequilla
- 1 Tbsp. molasses
- 1 tsp. sea salt
- 2 cloves of garlic, finely chopped or minced
- 2 medium or 1 large zucchini (~2lb)
- 3-4 cobs of fresh sweet corn
- 1 sweet bell pepper, chopped
- 1/2 cup thinly sliced red onion
- generous handful of cilantro leaves, chopped
- lime, sea salt, extra-virgin olive oil, and chipotle powder, to dress
- Tortilla Chips (I <3 Neal Brothers )
- Salsa Verde
- Marinate the chicken at day in advance. Combine all the marinade ingredients in a small bowl and whisk. Let it sit for a few mins and whisk again to ensure that the salt and molasses are dissolved.
- Cut the chicken thighs into bite sized pieces (usually into 2-4 per thigh, depending on size)
- Combine the chicken and marinade in a bowl and toss to coat the chicken pieces. Place in a container with a well-fitting lid and refrigerate for 12 - 24 hours. Invert it a few times throughout the day to better distribute the marinade.
- Skewer the chicken onto 4 metal or soaked wooden skewers and preheat and oil the grill.
- Grill the skewers over low heat (low and slow is key! molasses burns) for about 8-10 minutes on each side (I'm estimating this - time will highly depend on the size of your chicken pieces and grill temp), until cooked through, registering 160°F on a meat thermometer.
- While the chicken is cooking, prepare the salad: spiralize or julienne the zucchini. You can also go for thicker ribbons with a regular vegetable peeler.
- Break each of the corn cobs in half. Position them flat side down, one at a time, on a cutting board, and use a sharp knife to slice off the kernels.
- Combine zucchini, corn kernels, chopped peppers, sliced onions, and chopped cilantro in a large bowl. Toss gently with your hands.
- Right before serving, as the cooked chicken rests, season the salad with salt, lime juice, chipotle, and olive oil, to taste.
- Distribute between 4 plates, and serve right away with chicken skewers on top, a spoon of salsa verde, and tortilla chips.


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In the eye of a storm, not all beaches are created equal. As my colleague Mireya Navarro and I just reported in The Times, some seaside communities fared better than others when Hurricane Sandy surged into New Jersey and New York in late October. Specifically, towns that preserved or restored their sand dunes suffered far less damage — millions of dollars less — than those that did not maintain them.
But as some experts point out, storm-buffering sand dunes alone will not save the day. An array of efforts are needed to effectively reduce storm damage to coastal communities.
"If I was king, we would restore dunes, but we wouldn't rebuild destroyed homes close to the beach, and we'd move some buildings back anyhow," said Orrin H. Pilkey, the James B. Duke Professor Emeritus of Earth and Ocean Sciences at Duke University. "We would also put in regulations prohibiting intensification and development."
Much of the dune debate leaves out those factors, Dr. Pilkey said. It's a problem, he said, given that a severe storm will breach or remove even a large dune system. Whether a system holds up during the storm depends upon its size, the amount of vegetation anchoring the dunes and the storm's ferocity.
A smaller storm of a long duration can wreak just as much damage as a larger storm like Hurricane Sandy that delivers its surge in a single blow. "You need to assume that the dunes will be breached," Dr. Pilkey said.
As our article mentioned, beachfront communities in New York State and New Jersey served as testing grounds for the effectiveness of dune barriers during Hurricane Sandy. In Bradley Beach, N.J., several miles of restored dunes were breached, although smart development decisions prevented excessive damage for residents.
The storm pushed the community's 15-foot-high dunes flat, leveling them, along with a boardwalk set about 200 feet back from the beach, and funneling water onto the adjacent road. The dunes absorbed much of the storm surge's force, but the community would not have fared as well had businesses and homes, rather than a boardwalk, directly lined the beachfront.
Dune preservation often goes hand in hand with careful development decisions, which means researchers must labor to discern the relative mitigating effects of each strategy. They know that a dune system will be preserved if houses are not built on top of it, and that houses are less likely to succumb to flooding if they are not built directly atop a former dune system.
When development encroaches on dunes, it intensifies erosion and compromises nature's ability to absorb wave impact. Homes built on top of former dune systems, like those in Galveston Island, Tex., eventually begin eroding into the ocean.
"I think we should consider natural sand dunes as protective treasures," said Samuel Brody, a professor in marine sciences and urban planning at Texas A&M University. "Once you take those away, you can't get them back, and inland communities become much more vulnerable."
For homes and businesses directly on the beach, dunes often create a false sense of security. Developers up and down the East Coast and along the Gulf Coasts may see dunes as a free pass for increasing seaside density. Homeowners assume that dunes will protect their properties, so they do not take protective measures like raising their house on stilts while preparing for the worst. "One approach is to make sure all first floors can be sacrificed to floods," Dr. Pilkey said.
Of course, some dunes are better than no dunes, even if other mitigation efforts are lacking. Vegetated dunes prove most capable of blocking storms because plant roots hold sand in place to fortify the natural barrier. And if woody plants like mangroves also grow nearby, all the better for breaking waves and surge.
"If you leave dunes alone and they are healthy and vegetated, it's pretty convincing that they will protect inland communities from storm surge," Dr. Brody said.
Beyond other protections like its famous dike system and moving homeowners out of flood zones, the Netherlands is particularly deft at preserving and restoring dunes. It recently invested around $170 million in adding 32 foot-high dunes along a 13-mile stretch of beach in The Hague, for example.
When they are completed, the dunes will add about 65 feet to a 590-foot-wide beach, and they will be covered in long-rooted grass to keep the sand in place. The restoration efforts are intended to address the rise in sea levels predicted over the next 50 years.
The Netherlands may be an exception to the rule, however. As our article pointed out, community preferences often clash with mitigation strategies, whether they involve restoring dunes, raising houses on stilts or removing or limiting development entirely.
"In the U.S., there's a real struggle between protecting public good and private property rights," Dr. Brody said. "But in terms of the greater good, there probably should be a stronger emphasis on protecting our existing dunes and making sure they're naturally vegetated, and also building and restoring degraded dunes."
For the time being, such efforts generally rely on strong local ordinances like those in Bradley Beach.
"This is not purely an engineering or ecological issue but a human development issue," Dr. Brody said. "If we're going to make progress protecting our coast, we have to think about the way we develop our local communities and impact the physical environment."


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Why Do You Need Regular Facial Massage?
Massages are undeniably relaxing and soothing. If you are tired or feeling stressed out, a quick massage can relieve you from the stress and get instant rejuvenation. But there is one aspect of massage techniques that had not been given the appreciation it deserves: facial massage. The advent of Kahuna massage New Farm clinics provide people in Brisbane the opportunity to enjoy its benefits, which extends far beyond just relaxation. The next time you are thinking of getting a massage, make sure to not skip the facial massage.
The most evident benefit of a facial massage is the opportunity to get rid of wrinkles and fine lines that age you. You might not notice it but your facial skin can become pale and dull. This lack of color can instantly add several years to your appearance. However, enjoying services from the best facial Brisbane therapists will help to give more circulation to your face. You will notice an instantly glow and change in your skin tone following the massage. It also relieves any tension on your facial tissues and muscles.
Aside from a healthy glowing skin, getting the best facial in Brisbane can help your facial skin achieve a moisture balance. Regular facial massage can get rid of any skin impurities or toxins that might be clogged in your skin. If you do this regularly, it will tighten facial muscle and make it glow.
Another benefit that you can get with regular facial massage is to fight inflamed skin conditions. If you are suffering from rosacea or acne, light manipulation from a facial massage helps to boost blood flow to the face. Consequently, this also oxygenizes the skin to kill the anaerobic bacteria that is responsible for causing skin breakouts.
In order to enjoy the benefits of Kahuna Massage new farm or facial massage, make sure to get it done by an experienced or expert therapist. These professionals know the proper methods of massaging suited for your needs. They are also aware to use the right cream or lotion when massaging to avoid causing unnecessary pain to your skin. After all, the skin in your face is very delicate so it must be handled properly.
Most facial massages last approximately 20 minutes. However, clients with sensitive skin should be treated carefully to avoid causing any harsh effects to the skin. With regular massage treatment, you will be able to enjoy the aforementioned benefits of a facial massage.
If you are looking to rejuvenate your mind and body with the revolutionary Kahuna Massage new farm technique, you need to visit Genesis Bodywork at http://www.genesisbodywork.com.au. Safety is their main concern to ensure that clients get a soothing massage and its benefits. The team of therapists at Genesis Bodywork is well trained and has certification in eastern therapies and healing bodywork. In addition, they utilise products from nature to facilitate in healing and rejuvenation. If you would like to get more information, you can visit their clinic at 20 Mountford Road, New Farm, Brisbane or give them a call.


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Infinity Chinese Miracle-2 QLM/Qualcomm v1.08 – SD 810/MSM8994, more models and features
*New CPU line activated:
SnapDragon 810: Generic, Lenovo, OnePlus, ZTE and other devices
Qualcomm MSM 8210 (SnapDragon 200)
Qualcomm MSM 8212 (SnapDragon 200)
Qualcomm MSM 8610 (SnapDragon 200)
Qualcomm MSM 8612 (SnapDragon 200)
Qualcomm MSM 8626 (SnapDragon 400)
Qualcomm MSM 8909 (SnapDragon 210)
Qualcomm MSM 8916 (SnapDragon 410)
Qualcomm MSM 8926 (SnapDragon 400)
Qualcomm MSM 8929 (SnapDragon 415)
Qualcomm MSM 8936 (SnapDragon 610)
Qualcomm MSM 8937 (SnapDragon 430)
Qualcomm MSM 8939 (SnapDragon 615)
Qualcomm MSM 8974 (SnapDragon 801)
Qualcomm MSM 8952 (SnapDragon 650)
Qualcomm MSM 8976 (SnapDragon 652)
Qualcomm MSM 8994 (SnapDragon 810)
FH Protocol updated, more platform types supported
Fixed support for some Secure devices (Alcatel)
Fixed MSM8x26 support
MSM8909: Updated support for wide range of new devices – Alcatel and other devices
MSM8916: Updated support for range of new devices – Alcatel and other devices
MSM8936: Updated support for wide range of new devices – Alcatel, ZTE and other devices
MSM8976: Updated support for wide range of new devices – Alcatel and other devices
MSM8994: Support Generic, ZTE, Lenovo, OnePlus and other devices
Improved FW Read/Write speed
*Flasher engine updated
>New option "Forced Flash"
Enabled mode:
That option will FLASH ALL security items if it's exists in factory FW
> Will be flashed all data, contained in FW, include modem-null and other data
That option will flash ALL extra files that is present on CM2 firmware ( Extra Files )
> Extra Files will be flashed
Disabled mode :
That option will prevent flashing of ANY SECURITY/EXTRA regions from FACTORY FW
> Will be protected not just modem-related stuff but also much vendor-specific variants
That option will prevent flashing of ANY SECURITY/EXTRA regions from INFINITY FW ( Extra Files )
> Extra Files will not be flashed
*New CPU support activated:
Qualcomm MSM8994 (Generic and Secure types)
Supported features:
> Identify
> Read Firmware ( Infinity )
> Write Firmware ( Infinity )
> Write Firmware ( Factory RAW )
> Read PatternLock ( Android 4.x/5.x )
> Format FileSystem
> Reset UserLocks
> Forensic (PhoneBook Extraction)
> Reset FRP ( Google Reset Protection )
*FW reader engine updated
New types supported
Brand-specific changes and improvements
Unlike other "solutions", CM2 make FIRMWARE, NOT A STUPID PLAIN DUMP ( i.e. cloning )
That means all device unique data, security etc. will remain safe after flashing!
*UserLocks reset engine updated
– Improved support for some Xiaomi devices
– Support MSM8994
*Service operations:
"Format FS" mode: Reset MI Account improved
Some other improvements and fixes
New method to upload firmware files to support area – Flash Files Database – iosFileUploader
New method to download firmware files from support area – Flash Files Torrent system
Infinity-Box 11 (eleven) years (2005 – 2016) updates and support as nobody else – Infinity-Box – News
Unlock Codes (Huawei, SE, Motorola, Samsung etc.), iPhone Unlock, Software Activations – Infinity-Box Online Service
– Infinity-Box Dongle ready for delivery
– BB5 Easy Service Tool [BEST] Dongle
– CDMA-Tool Dongle (fast and easy unlock)


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The back. There is no dots on the back but I made a pull tab charm for the zipper pocket. It looks festive! I love the green zipper showing off a bit.
There is a little charm for top opening zipper too.
Playing with good felt is so much fun. I could make many of these charms all day long. I used purple polka dot print for the lining. It will amuse you every time you open the zip pocket.
The view from the top. The gusset measures 4inches so the bag is pretty much roomy to hold your stuff.
There are two pockets inside and purple polka dot again! This fabric is bought in Japan many years ago. I loved this fabric. But it is almost gone now. I'm a bit sad but the bag looks gorgeous so I am very happy that I found a proper use for it.
This bag is now listed on my Etsy shop. Happy Holidays everyone!


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Reengineering Retail
The Future of Selling in a Post-Digital World
Doug Stephens is one of the most influential retail futurists on the planet. His talks are required listening for any company that orbits the retail world. In fully customized and thoroughly researched keynotes, Stephens shows you how to stay ahead of the changing mega-trends in demographics, economics, and technology that are resetting your industry—and, what it takes to be truly innovative.
The founder of Retail Prophet, and rated among the Top 50 global Retail Influencers by Vend, Doug Stephens is one of the world's foremost retail and consumer futurists. His books, The Retail Revival and Reengineering Retail have predicted with eerie accuracy, the growth and transformation of retail in the post-digital world. His research and insights have helped major organizations—such as Johnson & Johnson, Home Depot, Walmart, Disney, Google, and Intel—understand exactly how mega-trends in demographics, economics, technology, and media are forever altering consumer/brand relationships. And he explains what they need to do to adapt, evolve, and innovate. Drawing on over 20 years of experience, Stephens analyzes media trends, financial climates, demographic shifts, emerging technologies, and everything in between to provide an unrivalled insight into consumer trends.
"It doesn't matter what type of retail you do—if you sell something, somewhere, you need to read Doug Stephens' The Retail Revival. Packed with powerful insights on the changing retail environment and what good retailers should be thinking about now, The Retail Revival is easy to read, well-organized and provides essential food for thought."— Gregg Saretsky, President and CEO, WestJet
Too often, companies make the mistake of reacting purely to what's going on right now, instead of working to understand what's going to happen. Stephens gives his audiences a clear view of what's on the horizon. Stephens' thinking has influenced many of the world's best-known retailers and brands, including BMW, Citibank, HP, Crayola, and Microsoft. Prior to founding Retail Prophet, Stephens spent 20 years in retail, holding senior international roles, including the leadership of one of New York City's most iconic retail chains. He is co-host of the popular retail-focused web series The Future in Store; the syndicated retail columnist for CBC Radio Canada; and appears regularly on North American and international radio and television shows. Stephens also sits on the advisory board of David Sobey Centre for Retailing and Service Excellence.
Stephens' latest book, Reengineering Retail: The Future of Selling in a Postdigital World, charts the revolution of global retail and the consumer goods market, offering marketing and sales executives a roadmap to the future. It builds off of his first book, The Retail Revival, which documents the rise of an incredible new era of consumerism leading to a complete redefinition of what retail is. His other writing is often featured in publications such as The Wall Street Journal, Forbes, the National Post, The Globe and Mail, Chicago Tribune, Fortune Magazine, Business Insider, Daily Beast, and the Toronto Star, among many others worldwide.
"I felt that was the most compelling presentation by far, maybe the most compelling I've ever seen at a marketing conference."Customer Relationship Management Conference (CRMC)
"Just wanted to follow up after a great webinar yesterday. Please let Doug know we were super pleased with how it went, with some employees of the company mentioning this was one of our best webinars. We thought Doug's content was excellent, and his slides very engaging."Vision Critical
"On behalf of Cineplex Digital Media, I wanted to thank you for your excellent presentation on Thursday. Your insights on the future of retail and the opportunities that lie ahead were inspirational for myself and our employees. I've heard nothing but positive feedback, with many of our employees commenting that your presentation was the highlight of our meeting."Cineplex Digital Media
"As our committee reviewed a variety of speakers this year, Douglas immediately stood out from the others from the first video I saw of him presenting. Not only did he seem to be exceptionally knowledgeable about a range of highly relevant business topics, he seemed to be genuine, and, an entertaining speaker! All of these first impressions turned out to be completely accurate. Douglas was beyond good; he blew us away!"GroupHEALTH Benefit Solutions®
"Douglas immediately stood out from the first video I saw of him presenting. Not only did he seem to be exceptionally knowledgeable about a range of highly relevant business topics, he seemed to be genuine, and, an entertaining speaker! All of these first impressions turned out to be completely accurate. Douglas was beyond good; he blew us away! Douglas was available several months ahead to speak with us to understand our business, and customize elements to the presentation to us and our industry. No matter what business or service you are in, your organization will be better for hearing what Douglas has to say!"GroupHEALTH Benefit Solutions
"An outstanding discussion this morning. Best executive series I've attended. Thank you for sharing."SVP Global Processes, Walmart Inc.
"Your contribution to our conference was immeasurable and by far the most well received presentation."Reed Exhibitions Australia
"I just wanted to share with you that the feedback I got from Intel is that Doug was fantastic! It was clear that the extensive amount of time he spent on the phone with them, and in his own research and preparation, made a real difference. They found the engaging, upbeat nature of Doug's talk and content to be the perfect close for this weary group of conference-goers. And for the icing on the cake, Terry shared with me that he found Doug to be a heck of a nice guy, very humble and genuine. Not sure I can think of a nicer compliment."Intel
"Doug's passion for retailing and connection with consumer trends, attitudes and behaviors brought a fresh perspective and energy to Citi Retail Services annual leadership conference. We valued his willingness to push the boundaries on how retailers can better serve their customers and how our company could be a strong partner in ensuring their success."Citibank
"Thank you for delivering such a thought provoking and engaging speech! Both the chain executives and suppliers raved about it!"Connecting Point Marketing Group
"Doug recently presented at a product launch for leaders in the retail world. Doug's presentation was relevant, funny and eye-opening. The audience was captivated."TD Bank
"Doug Stephens' keynote delivery and the insight he shared with our audience was dynamic, bold, thought-provoking, relevant and an ultimately fascinating experience. He's an inspiring and forward-thinking presenter."CSPNet
"You were the talk of the evening with all agents realizing that change is inevitable. You hit the key points which forced all of them to look in the mirror and ultimately adjust moving forward."Miele
"Doug's presentation was one of the highlights of our recent Retail Customer Experience Executive Summit. He loaded it with historical detail and context, and delivered it with confidence and style. He's also an expert panel moderator. It has always been a pleasure and a privilege working with him, and I look forward to many more years of doing so."Retail Customer Experience
"Doug was invited to speak as part of our program. Doug's was one of the most talked about presentations. He was engaging and the information he presented was fresh and insightful. I would highly recommend Doug as a speaker."North American Retail Hardware Association
"Many speakers say they will tailor their comments, but it's the exception that I work with someone who actually does. Doug Stephens was definitely the perfect kickoff to our conference. He easily picked up on the challenges facing our stores, and not only gave them insight, but inspired them to act. His style is completely engaging, and his content just what we need. We couldn't have asked for anything better!"National Association of College Stores
"You did an excellent presentation, and one of my colleagues said you were the best futurist he's seen…high praise since many of us see a lot of sessions and speakers!"FMI
Join author and internationally renowned consumer futurist Doug Stephens for an amazing tour of the future, where every aspect of the retail experience as we know it will be radically transformed.
Since the release of Doug Stephens' first best-selling book The Retail Revival, change in the global retail sector has accelerated beyond even the boldest forecasts. As predicted, online giants like Amazon and Alibaba.com are growing at a dizzying pace. Hundreds of well-known brick and mortar retailers have closed their doors, and brands and retailers across categories are struggling to understand the shifting needs and expectations of a new consumer. Stephens will show you that this is only the beginning. From online to bricks and mortar, the very concept of what stores are, how consumers shop them, and even the core economic model for revenue will be profoundly reinvented. Changes are sure to affect not only retailers large and small but any business with a stake in the global retail industry. Drawing on research from his new book, Reengineering Retail: The Future of Selling in a Post-Digital World, Stephens will share actionable strategies that will separate the winners and losers in the market and show you what smart brands and retailers are doing today to secure their place in the hearts and minds of tomorrow's consumer.
Doug Stephens is an expert on retail business strategy, and he brings his wealth of experience and in-depth knowledge to your company in this highly customizable keynote and workshop. What are the latest retail trends within your industry or category? How are demographic and technological shifts affecting your customer base? What can your company do to stay ahead of the curve? To help your company excel in the ultra-competitive realm of retail, manufacturing or consumer packaged goods, Stephens is constantly collecting data and case studies—in a variety of fields—to give you strategies that are broad in scope, yet focused in purpose.
Millennials are now the largest single generational segment on the planet. Their spending will exceed that of Baby Boomers, representing unprecedented opportunities for brands that adapt and innovate to engage them—and an existential threat to those that don't.
In this unique take on the Millennial shopper, Doug Stephens delivers cutting edge insight into this generation, their economic reality, social needs, their unique traits and preferences as shoppers, as well as the surprising essence of their relationships with brands. Stephens also shares the broad generalizations about Millennials that brands would be wise to avoid. This enlightening and unconventional keynote is a must-see for business leaders looking to connect with this all-important generation of consumers.
90 percent of the data that exists today was created within the last two years. And while the sheer volume and velocity of data is definitely astonishing, what's even more compelling is our growing capacity to gather, analyze, and make sense of it all. From social media streams, videos, and reviews to weather, traffic, and machine-to-machine communication, each day a virtual universe of data is being created. Smart brands are honing their understanding of that data and its potential impact on every aspect of their customer's experience with their brand. This talk will provide a clear view into the future of retail by examining this new and amazing data deluge, and how pioneering brands around the world are turning it into a new world of opportunity.
In this fascinating talk, Doug Stephens tackles the future of consumerism. He sheds light on the key shifts in economics, demographics, technology, and media that are completely transforming the consumer landscape, and the very essence of how we buy. Who the consumer is, in addition to how, where, and even why they shop, is changing rapidly and forever. The way our stores look—and how we interact with them—are constantly in flux. Mobile technology, social commerce, artificial intelligence, the internet of things, virtual reality, big data, and a deluge of developing technologies are all conspiring to forever change how we buy. How do we cope with all these transformations? Stephens shares what smart brands are doing today to re-imagine their businesses and capitalize on these historic changes.


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Actress Jennifer Garner welcomed her third child with actor Ben Affleck two months ago, and she made her first red carpet appearance for CinemaCon looking better than ever.
According to People Magazine, Garner donned a sparkly Dolce & Gabbana mini and matched it with David Webb jewels and peach platforms.
The 2-month-old baby boy Samuel has not been seen in the public eye yet. However, Garner and Affleck are still having some family fun. According to E!Online, the recent parents stepped out with their two older daughters, Violet and Seraphina, to attend the Children Mending Hearts charity benefit in Los Angeles this past Sunday.
Affleck attended the event with 6-year-old Violent and 3-year-old Seraphina and his mother Chris. Garner arrived later on, the media outlet reports.
Those who have been fans of Garner for quite some time may want to get the same girl-next-door look - and fashionistas can do so for less. Purchasing fashion jewelry such as the 6 CT.T.W. DiamonUltra CZ Silver Studs will give similar looks without breaking the bank.


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After having my Mac Book for a year now, it happened: I needed to burn an iso image. So after checking the web, I found out that there are a bunch of on-board possibilities to do so.
Of course, there's a graphical way to do so. If you insert a cd-/dvd-r(w), OS X will probably pop up some window asking you what to do with it. Besides opening it in the Finder or iTunes you'd have the possibility to use the Disk Utility application. In there you'll find a button labeled "Burn" in the Finders toolbar. For me it seems to be always active, but for some other people this toolbar seems to be only active if no device in the left sidebar is choosen. If that is the case for you as well, just click somewhere in the whitespace in that panel.
Click on the "Burn" button, choose your image and off you go.
Still, there's a even more elegant way, replacing all those GUI tools out there with an equally powerful CLI tool (well you know, beneathe all that Aqua-Look beauty, OS X is a plain, simple and yet powerful Unix!).
In the console just try using hdiutil(1) to burn your image. This is how:
pygospa@laurelin ~ $ hdiutil burn /path/to/cd_or_dvd-image.iso
Pretty neat, huh? A look at the man page of that utility will show you the real power of that tool, having features like integrated checksum checker, the possibility of encrypting the disk, the possibility to create images, etc.
Only wiping a rewritable clean is (as far as I can see) not possible with that tool (correct me, if I'm wrong!). But for that purpose you could use diskutil(8), like this:
pygospa@laurelin ~ $ diskutil eraseOptical quick
As said before, Mac OS X is a Unix, and therefore there's a bunch of Unix tools available on Mac OS X. Still, hdiutil seems to be an Apple product – at least I couldn't find any proof of it being an Linux/Unix/BSD tool. So, it seems only fair, to also mention the Linux way of doing it 😉
In Linux I'd use cdrecord. In Gentoo it's part of the package app-cdr/cdrtools, so you'd have to call emerge -av app-cdr/cdrtools to install those tools on your system (it's important to tell emerge the fully-qualified ebuild name, as there's another package virtual/cdrtools, which is not the one we want).
telperion ~ # cdrecord -v dev=/dev/hda /path/to/cd_or_dvd-image.iso
Of course instead of dev=/dev/hda, here you'll add YOUR CD/DVD burning device, wzich could be something else…
If you'd want to just burn some files, you can use mkisofs(8) to create an iso image out of a directory that contains the files you'd want to burn. This tool's also part of the cdrtools package, so you'd already have it, if you'd installed it for the cdrecord tool. Just use it like this:
telperion ~ # mkisofs -t -J -o /here/is/the/iso/to_come/image.iso /path/to/filestoburn
On the Mac on the other hand I haven't found a CLI tool (yet). But you could use Disk Utility to create one. Click on the New Image button at the toolbar, and the tool will create a new .dmg file. You can then drag all the files you want to burn and afterwards (again using the Disk Utility) use the Convert… button to create a .cdr file (in the menu it's called DVD/CD Master in the image format field).
The .cdr file is similar to the .iso file, so just rename it afterwards, and there you go.
This at least is the only way I know of. I believe there's a more elegant way, using the CLI. If I find out (or if you know one) I'll update this (or you could write me a comment ;-)).


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Author: Stefan Bachmann
Pages: 384 pages
Format acquired: Paperback (International First Edition)
Publisher: Greenwillow Books
Published on: September 18th 2012
Source: Pinoy Book Tours and HarperCollins International (Thanks!)
Buy the book: Amazon / Barnes and Noble
Buy the book locally (PH): National Book Store
Don't get yourself noticed and you won't get yourself hanged.
In the faery slums of Bath, Bartholomew Kettle and his sister Hettie live by these words. Bartholomew and Hettie are changelings--Peculiars--and neither faeries nor humans want anything to do with them.
One day a mysterious lady in a plum-colored dress comes gliding down Old Crow Alley. Bartholomew watches her through his window. Who is she? What does she want? And when Bartholomew witnesses the lady whisking away, in a whirling ring of feathers, the boy who lives across the alley--Bartholomew forgets the rules and gets himself noticed.
First he's noticed by the lady in plum herself, then by something darkly magical and mysterious, by Jack Box and the Raggedy Man, by the powerful Mr. Lickerish . . . and by Arthur Jelliby, a young man trying to slip through the world unnoticed, too, and who, against all odds, offers Bartholomew friendship and a way to belong.
Part murder mystery, part gothic fantasy, part steampunk adventure, The Peculiar is Stefan Bachmann's riveting, inventive, and unforgettable debut novel.
I absolutely adored Bartholomew (even though his name is a mouthful. Haha!) He's been through so much and I don't think I've met anyone who has withstood so much trials in such a short span of time. His story is heartwrenching and will leaving you wanting to give him the biggest hug possible. I love his relationship with his sister, Hettie. They have this mutual understanding that no one else will ever be able to take away from them. Their connection is palpable and you'll be left wanting to have a brother like Bartholomew who's willing to risk whatever it takes for his sister.
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And a message from Stefan Bachmann himself!
(Such a cutie. Hee!)
There's also going to be a Twitter party at the end of the tour which is on February 2! WHEEE. Check Pinoy Book Tours for the Philippine tour details.


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Somerville Homeless Coalition Celebrates 5th Annual Under the Roof Event
APRIL 27, 2013 –Music from the Second Line brass band, and The Loomers, and the delicious aroma of Redbones BBQ greeted guests at the 5th Annual Under the Roof dinner, which honors outstanding community partners, volunteers and staff and recognizes … Continue reading
Nave Gallery Raises over $2,600 to Help End Homelessness in Somerville
December 16th,2012- the Nave Gallery located on Broadway in Somerville "wrapped up" the 5th anniversary of the "Wrap Around Project," a sale of knitted goods, 100% of which benefit the Somerville Homeless Coalition; an organization which seeks to provide housing … Continue reading
Dream for Fresh Food Realized
SOMERVILLE—On December 4th, 2012 a diverse group of community leaders gathered outside of St. Benedict's Parish to celebrate the installation of a walk-in refrigerator that will help provide fresh produce for clients of Project SOUP. The installation of this refrigerator … Continue reading
Thalia Tringo Honored at Somerville Homeless Coalition Memorial Luncheon
SOMERVILLE- November 2nd, 2012 The Somerville Homeless Coalition held its Fourth annual luncheon in memory of Tina DeLellis at the Highland Kitchen in Somerville. The Luncheon is a tribute to Tina DeLellis; the beloved owner of Johnny D's, and a … Continue reading
Runners Gather to Stamp out Homelessness
SOMERVILLE—On October 6th over 900 runners jostled into place at the starting line of the Somerville Homeless Coalition's Annual 5K Road Race in Davis Square. Some participants were motivated by their chance at victory, others by the sunny skies, but … Continue reading
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Cleveland 16, Baltimore 23
Quarterback Brandon Weeden is making strides in his rookie season, finishing Thursday Night's game with 320 passing yards. Like all young quarterbacks, Weeden is still making rookie mistakes as evident by staring down his wide receiver on a 3rd-and-5 causing a pick-six to Ravens cornerback Carey Williams. Although Weeden has zero fantasy value, his elevated play could very well render a Browns wide receiver viable by season's end.
The ongoing question is "which of the Browns wide receivers could emerge as a fantasy starter?" Early in this contest Greg Little was looking like a waiver addition. Through the first three weeks of the season Little has been targeted just over six times per game, but plagued by drops allowing a league high 11 passes to slip thorugh his fingers. Little again found it difficult to hang onto the football dropping a very catchable touchdown in a tight ballgame with time ticking down. Little remains on our "watch list", but is not yet worthy of a roster spot until he can rectify these issues.
Trent Richardson put together another solid game considering the stout Ravens defense. Richardson is proving worth the 2nd round pick fantasy owners spent to draft the star running back.
Torrey Smith gave fantasy owners an early season scare after being absent from the Ravens passing game in weeks one and two. With 20 targets over the past two games totaling 224 yards and three touchdowns Smith is now a lineup lock.
Joe Flacco is slowly emerging as a fantasy option in the Ravens new high octane offense climbing up to become a mid/low QB1.
In typical Anquan Boldin fashion he is delivering one good game every three weeks. His lack of consistency is unnerving and hard to rely on as a weekly starter. Consider Boldin is a spot start when the Ravens have a softer defensive matchup.
Carolina 28, Atlanta 30
As a member of my preseason sleeper list, I was starting feel like a donkey for recommending Greg Olsen in the later rounds. However, Olsen has redeemed himself the past two weeks finally getting into the end zone along with 89 yards receiving in his matchup with the Falcons. Olsen should be viewed as a low end TE1 moving forward.
Cam Newton, who has been slow start to the season, received a strong vote of confidence with a stat line that included 215 passing yards, two passing touchdowns, 86 rushing yards and one rushing touchdown. He is impossible to bench unless you have amazing depth at the quarterback position (ie; Big Ben or Griffin III).
With Jonathan Stewart back in the lineup, both he and DeAngelo Williams had nearly identical carries. This week it was D-Will scoring the touchdown as the RBBC is alive and well in Carolina. Hard to recommend any Carolina running back.
Matt Ryan is a stud and Roddy White is the security blanket when things get tough. However, most puzzling is the up-and-down performance of Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones. Targeted eight times, Jones only managed one catch for 30 yards. No way this trend continues as Jones could be a "buy low" at the right price.
Aging Michael Turner ripped through the paper thin Carolina run defense accumulating 171 total yards and one touchdown. Moral of the story, start your running backs facing the Panthers.
New England 52, Buffalo 28
Quickly falling behind 21-7, the first half of this game was filled with uncharacteristic mistakes from the Patriots. Rob Gronkowski had a fumble along with three early drops. Welker even put the ball on the ground and normally rock solid kicker Stephen Gostkowski missed two makeable field goals. But in the end talent prevailed as all major players on the Patriots offense ended the game with solid fantasy point production including; Tom Brady, Rob Gronkowski, Wes Welker and Brandon Lloyd.
Stevan Ridley owners were also rewarded with 106 yards and two touchdowns. But talk round the Monday morning water cooler will be "who the heck is Brandon Bolden?" After a long history of an RBBC, Bill Belichick is again utilizing a two-headed attack as rookie running back Brandon Bolden took 16 carries totaling 137 yards and one touchdown. If you are doing the math, that's 8.6 yards per carry as Bolden went beast mode through the Bills defensive line. Ridley owners should be worried as Bolden has now entrenched himself as a partner in the backfield, including sharing goal line looks. As for Bolden, he is most certainly worth adding and now is a must handcuff for Ridley owners.
As predicted, the Patriots made it a point to shut down the Bills strongest weapon, Steve Johnson. That forced Ryan Fitzpatrick to find other options as Fitzpatrick obliged, tossing four touchdowns including two scores to tight end Scott Chandler. Targeted eight times in this game Chandler remains a mid/low TE1 as the Bills lone red zone player.
Much of the talk throughout the week has been "who will start in the Bills backfield with Fred Jackson and CJ Spiller ailing from injury?" To our surprise, both suited up and saw action. Although neither was all that impressive, Jackson looks to be the lead horse with 13 carries to Spiller's eight. Let the RBBC ensue along with our confusion of who to rely on in our starting lineups.