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In Firefly Valley (Texas Crossroads Series #2)
Marisa St. George is devastated when she is a victim of downsizing and has no choice but to return to the small Texas town where she grew up. Though it's a giant step backward, she accepts a position as business manager at the struggling Rainbow's End resort. The only silver lining is Blake Kendall, a new guest who is making her believe in love at first sight. But will her dreams of happily-ever-after be turned upside down when she discovers who he really is?
Romance readers will love this warm and witty story of mistaken identity and second chances from bestselling author Amanda Cabot.
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|Texas Crossroads Series , #2
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|5.40(w) x 8.40(h) x 1.00(d)
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Amanda Cabot is the bestselling author of the Texas Dreams series, the Westward Winds series, Christmas Roses, and At Bluebonnet Lake. Her books have been finalists for the ACFW Carol Awards and the Booksellers' Best. She lives in Wyoming. Learn more at www.amandacabot.com.
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"In Firefly Valley" is the second book of the Texas Crossroads series by Amanda Cabot. Between the first two books we get acquainted with a trio of men and two close friends. The men were college buddies who kept in touch with each other for years after their graduation. In book one we met Greg Vange and Kate. In this second book, we meet Drew Carroll and Blake Kendall, Greg's friends who came to Texas from California to attend Greg and Kate's wedding. Lauren and Marisa were childhood friends who had grown up in Dupree, Texas. Marisa moved to Atlanta and became an accountant at a large city firm. She has returned now after being scammed by a man posing as a private detective, who had been her boyfriend until he disappeared with her money. Her mother, Carmen St. George, got her a job working as an office manager at Rainbow's End in Dupree. Drew met Lauren at the wedding. Blake met Marisa at the resort where he was staying. Dupree would be forever changed by these seemingly casual encounters. The main plot involves Blake and Marisa. The moment they met, they felt an attraction. But Blake had a secret that eventually strained their budding relationship, while Marisa was dealing with past issues of trust and anger. Reacting to each other's past nearly destroyed their relationship before it had a chance to get off the ground. Intersected with this storyline are two subplots: Lauren was being courted by Drew whom Marisa believed to be all wrong for her best friend and 7-year-old daughter; and Marisa's father has suddenly returned to his family after he had deserted them eight years ago. While Eric began the process of proving his recovery from alcoholism to his wife and daughter, Marisa is resistant to reconciling with him. She doesn't believe he has changed. This becomes a stumbling block in her relationship with Blake as well as her family. There are also several threads running throughout the book which makes the reader wonder if a satisfactory resolution is possible. It all works together to keep the reader's interest until the conclusion of the story. After reading both the first and second books of this series, I realized this author has a talent for creating living, breathing, well-rounded, easily relate-able characters. It didn't take long before I felt connected to the main players. Lauren is a widow whose young husband died of leukemia a year before. Fiona, Lauren's daughter, wants a new daddy. Drew, who'd made it big as Greg Vange's business partner, suddenly finds himself at loose ends. Greg sold his business and Drew is without work. He takes a good look at himself and doesn't like what he sees. When he seeks out God, together they get his life turned around. Then he meets Lauren, falls in love and realizes he has a way to put his new resolves into action. Blake is an author. His books have hit the best seller list repeatedly. At the opening of the book, he has a contract for another book. But for the first time ever, he has writer's block. Seeking a change of location in an attempt to stimulate his creative juices brings him to Rainbow's End. But meeting Marisa, becoming aware of her "daddy" issues, creates a crisis for him in more ways than one. I could go on, but I hope you see my point. Amanda Cabot's characters make mistakes, refuse to admit when they are wrong, need help from their friends, realize flaws in their beliefs and thinking, seek out God's aid, make attempts at changes, are not perfect, and so on. These are a
Marisa St. George has been laid off from her job in Atlanta as an accountant. In desperation she accepts a position in her hometown of Dupree, Texas, at the local resort which is reopening soon under new ownership. The position is not her ideal position, but she needs to pay her bills and eat. She can move in with her mom, the cook at the resort, to help save living costs. Blake Kendall is struggling to write his next best-selling book. His magnificent view from his office window overlooking the Golden Gate Bridge is no longer inspiring words to flow. He calls his former college roommate to meet for lunch only to find Greg now lives in Dupree, Texas. Blake thinks a change of scenery may help start ideas flowing, so he decides to take Greg up on his offer of a cabin after Greg's wedding on Saturday. In Firefly Valley was an easy book to read. There were several themes throughout the book. Alcoholism and its lasting effects on the alcoholic's family were addressed. Dishonesty, or incomplete honesty, and uncontrolled anger were also issues the characters faced. The characters were likeable and realistic, and they matured during the story. There were secondary storylines and characters woven throughout the book which added to the book's appeal. This is book two of the Texas Crossroads series, but it is not necessary to read book one first. I followed the story quite well in spite of not having read book one. However, I would enjoy reading book one now, and the short preview of book three also intrigued me. This is a light-hearted novel and could be read by middle teens on up to adult. I received a copy of this book through The Book Club Network in exchange for my honest review.
Anger keeps Marissa from forgiving her father for things in their past. It also is an obstacle in her relationship with the man she loves. Amanda Cabot has written another winner with In Firefly Valley. The characters learn to turn their lives and problems over to God and to forgive hurts. The story takes place a small town in the beautiful Texas Hill Country. The people are caring, loving people who have been hurt. I've read several of Amanda's books and have enjoyed them all! I recommend this contemporary book! I received this book from a giveaway by Revell Books through www.BookFun.org
In Firefly Valley allows us to take another delightful trip to the Rainbow's End resort nestled in the beautiful hill country of Texas. Greg and Kate have made some major renovations to the resort in the months since we left them in At Bluebonnet Lake. As we meet up with them again they are ready to head down the aisle and off to their honeymoon. One of the changes they made was to hire Marisa St. George as their business manager. The position feels like a step backwards to Marisa but after the downsizing at her current firm left her without a job she doesn't have many other choices. Greg's friend and investment broker, Blake Kendall, can't believe his friend Greg is getting married and decides to make a trip out for the nuptials. Actually Blake is also hoping the trip will bring some much needed inspiration. Unbeknownst to most, Blake also moonlights as a best-selling author. He uses a pseudonym and never allows interviews or photos. Recently he has run into a bad case of writer's block and he's hoping a change of scenery will bring that to an end. Since this is a contemporary romance you've probably already figured that sparks are going to fly between Marisa and Blake. You would be right. Amanda Cabot has once again blessed us with a charming tale about two people not likely to be together under normal conditions, but Rainbow's End isn't your normal place. I enjoyed reading their story and catching up with Greg and Kate and the other residents of Dupree, Texas. I'm looking forward to the next installment On Lone Star Trail which is scheduled to release in February 2016. I received a copy of this book to facilitate my review.
I have read several books by Amanda Cabot and have loved every one of them. "In Firefly Valley" did not disappoint. This is the story of Marisa, who returns to her hometown to manage the Rainbow's End resort, and Blake, a writer with a case of writer's block. I love how Mrs. Cabot mixes romance with a hint of suspense and keeps everything clean. The story moves at a fast pace and you just can't put it down. This is a must read for everyone. Thank you to Revell Books for giving me this book for an honest review.
n Firefly Valley by Amanda Cabot is the second book in the Texas Crossroads series. I didn't know that when I chose the book, but it really didn't make much difference. The story was good as a stand alone. I was only mildly confused by the rapid development of the romance between secondary characters Lauren and Drew and can only guess that had I read the first book it might not have seemed so rapid and out of the blue. The main characters Marisa St. George and Blake Kendall were very likable, though I might have liked a bit more development. Still, I enjoyed their romance and found myself rooting for them to make it to the finish line. While a nice, easy summer read, the story does touch on themes of alcoholism and forgiveness, but not too deeply. The romances were lovely to read…all stolen glances, soft sighs, and innocent kisses and they definitely reflected Christian values without getting preachy. I recommend In Firefly Valley to anyone looking for a more thoughtful romance.
One of the things about being a Christian and having a passion for reading (or really anything) is the choice you make about how much secular influence you are going to allow to exist in that passion. The majority of books/movies/songs etc released today are not edifying to the Lord. So do you choose to keep reading, to only read some, or to cut it all out? If you manufacture secular works (books/movies/songs) do you choose to edify the Lord in the things you do? All of these questions are presented to the characters in this books. And these are questions that I as a consumer of stories struggle with. I thought the way that Amanda Cabot handled working out these questions showed passion for the Lord and the wisdom to know where to draw the line. And if that was the only thing I had to say about this book, I'd already recommend it as a fantastic read. But it isn't There are soooo many wonderful aspects to this book. How do you handle forgiveness towards a mentally abusive/absentee family member? Losing your job? Losing passion for things you used to love? All answered, all glorifying to the Lord. I sobbed buckets when reading this book. SOBBED. BUCKETS. The only time I wasn't crying was when I was processing or laughing. This book was thought provoking, but also oddly light. Absolutely loved it. Plus the romances - so cute! There was not only the one relevant to the main characters, but a developing one that was quite prominent and a really heartwarming/wrenching reunion. It didn't make me ache to find out what would happen, but it was really wonderful. I received a copy of this book from the publisher in exchange for my honest review. Enjoy Reading! Click on the cover to read an excerpt.
Amanda Cabot in her new book, "In Firefly Valley" Book Two in the Texas Crossroads series published by Revell takes us into the life of Marisa St. George. From the Back Cover: She's lost her dream job–but has she found the man of her dreams? Devastated by a downsizing, Marisa St. George has no choice but to return to the small Texas town where she grew up. Though it means a giant step backward, she accepts a position as business manager at the struggling Rainbow's End resort. The only silver lining: Blake Kendall, a new guest who might make her believe in love at first sight. But will Marisa's dreams of happily-ever-after be turned upside down when she discovers Blake's real identity? This warm and witty story of dreams deferred and mistaken identity will have you believing in second chances. Without a doubt Amanda Cabot knows how to write an entertaining story that will grab and keep your attention all the way through to the end of the book. What happens when you really tug on a rubber band and then let go? That is pretty much what happened to Marisa. She lost her dream job and then had to return home to take the business manager position. This book is really about moving forward especially when it seems as if life has snapped you backward. It is about forgiveness, of others and ourselves. And then, of course, there is the romance. Ms. Cabot is an excellent writer and makes all her characters believable and you care deeply for them as she deftly unfolds the plot before us. I am so looking forward to the next opportunity when Ms. Cabot returns us to Firefly Valley. Disclosure of Material Connection: I received this book free from Revell Publishers. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission's 16 CFR, Part 255: "Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising."
Marisa returns to her small Texas hometown with her tail between her legs. She'd planned to be wealthy and working for a large company by this time. Instead she's driving a car with a suspicious rattle and not a penny to her name. The new owners of Rainbow's End have hired her and she's grateful for the job. But her home has too many painful memories. First, I love the cover. It highlights the romantic path this book takes so well. The story is sweet with a tiny bit of conflict. The author weaves a message of faith throughout the book. This time there were actually several romantic stories being told at once. I would recommend this book for people who like light romance, books with a Christian message, or stories with a Texas feel. I received this book free of charge from Revell Reads in exchange for my honest review.
Marisa is back in her small hometown and she is not happy about it. She worked hard to get a degree and get out of there. Now back at a newly updated resort, she is trying to sort out her life. Her dad is missing, she's had her heart broken, her brother-in-law passed away, and she is starting over. When she meets Blake, she thinks that, just maybe, her dreams have come true. Of course, he has a little secret that just might change things. Romance, intrigue, and loveable characters make you want to keep turning the pages. Sometimes Amanda can get caught up over describing things, but I know that is just a matter of taste and style. Some people want a lot of descriptions and some just want to get on with the story. Other than that, it's a great book! She has a real talent!! Thank you, Revell, for this great book! As always, this is my honest opinion. Here's to many more!!
This is the second book in the Texas Crossroads series. You do not have to read the first book called At Bluebonnet Lake first but I recommend that you do. It makes this one more enjoyable because you recognize many of the minor characters. This book is about Marisa St. George and Blake Kendall. Marisa is an accountant that loses her job due to downsizing. Because of this she moves back to her hometown in Texas where she will work at the resort of Rainbows End. Here she meets Blake who is a famous writer who has writers block. They get to be good friends and then things happen to cause Marisa to not be sure who she can trust. This story is a great romance with a few secrets that need to be revealed to see if people can have second chances. I really enjoyed this story and love the characters. I look forward to the next book in the series. I received this book from Revell Reads for a fair and honest opinion.
Like the first fireflies of summer, this story brings light to the darkness, brings promises of things to come, and is delightful while it lasts. Marisa St. George became successful despite her rough upbringing. So when her employer downsizes, forcing her to return to her hometown of Dupree, Texas, she accepts--a little begrudgingly--a position as business manager at Rainbow's End resort. Blake Kendall--AKA Ken Blake--has lost his creativity. With a deadlines looming, he grasps at straws, doing everything he can to regain his muse. When Blake discovers his friend, Greg, is getting married in Texas at Greg's newly owned resort, Blake heads to Dupree, hoping a change of scenery will renew his spirit. What he doesn't expect is the enchanting Marisa St. George. As Marissa's past returns to haunt her, will she forgive those who've wrong her and move on with her life? Can Blake keep his secrets from Marisa and continue his career? I recommend In Firefly Valley to anyone looking for a great summer read.
Returning back to Rainbow's End in Amanda Cabot's Texas Crossroads series, our previous main characters Greg and Kate have been a boon to the local economy. They have brought in Marisa, the daughter of their chef Carmen, to be their business manager. Marisa comes back to the town where she is known as the daughter of the town drunk. Enter author Blake Kendall and you have a start of another romance in the Texas hill country. However, just like in the first book we have a secondary romance as well which did take me by surprise. This book, by the cover anyway, looks like a peaceful place to go, but dealing with such issues as anger, unforgiveness, and mistrust has our characters always on edge. Throw in the fall- out of an alcoholic and missing father, deeper issues are then touched upon. The third book having been set up nicely, is one in which I look forward to reading so that I can return to Rainbow's End resort. I received a copy for review from Revell Publishing and the opinions are my own.
Amanda Cabot writes a compelling story of "what-ifs" in her latest novel, In Firefly Valley. From the first page, I was enraptured. I took my time reading it because I didn't want it to end. The story was well through out and the pace was nice and even. Returning to Dupree, Texas and Rainbow's End was enjoyable and I loved catching up with Greg and Kate and getting a glimpse at how their lives were progressing from the end of the first book, At Bluebonnet Lake. Marisa St. George and Blake Kendall are extremely complex characters. Each has their own set of struggles to hash out throughout the story. Marisa's struggles were very personal to me. Growing up in a similar situation, I can sympathize with her feelings of anger and need for control. Her journey touched me the most. Blake's was a little less dramatic. I loved his character none-the-less. Their romance, though almost love at first sight, had it's ups and downs that made it more life-like than fairy tale, which I appreciated. The message of the story is about second chances. Each character faces a point in their lives where they need to allow God to work in their lives and let them overcome their past issues. This involves forgiveness and letting go of anger and bitterness. The author is conveying how much bitterness and anger can control your life without you even realizing it. It's a powerful message. Overall, I really related to this story and I loved it. From reading the exerpt of the next book in the Texas Crossroads series, On Lone Star Trail, it's going to be another exciting book! *I recieved a complimentary copy of this book from the publisher through the Revell Reads blogging program in exchange for my honest review.*
Like the previous book in the series, In Firefly Valley is slow moving, but in a relaxing way. I enjoyed all the characters in the small-town community. The personal struggles of Marisa were realistic as she deals with her issues of abandonment and anger. Blake and Marisa have great kissing scenes, and secondary romance between Drew and Lauren was nice. Strong themes of family, alcoholism, anger, secret identity, trust, grief, and forgiveness, and second chances make this more than just a light read. (Thank you to Revell Publishing for a copy of the book in exchange for my honest review)
Though her dreams included a husband and children, Marisa knew she was not ready for either. She needed more time to heal. ~In Firefly Valley Who said you can't go home again? That's exactly what Marisa St. George does in Amanda Cabot's, In Firefly Valley. When Marisa looses her job, she finds herself back in her hometown in Texas, managing the Rainbow's End resort. I love stories that take characters back to their hometowns. There's something romantic about coming home older and wiser, and making realizations that were buried beneath years of time. While I grew to like Marisa, it took a bit. She is headstrong and sometimes a little hard to accept. I like that she has flaws though – and her growth is evident. As the second book in the Texas Crossroads series, it still does a fine job of being a stand-alone. I don't believe new readers to the series will get lost as they read, or question if they're missing tidbits from the earlier installment. The story has a nice flow, and the romance is touching, but there are places that seem to drag a bit. The story makes a nice recovery though, and is satisfying overall. If you devour stories dealing with love, trust, and forgiveness, with an extra helping of romance, you'll find this book satiating. 4 Stars. Cover: Like Title: Like Publisher: Revell Pages: 368 Pace: Steady First lines: It wasn't the homecoming of her dreams. When she'd pictured this moment, Marisa St. George imagined herself riding in a shiny new Lexus. She'd be wearing a designer dress and sporting an impressive diamond on her left hand, while her tall, dark, and handsome husband smiled at her as if she were the most beautiful woman in the world. Disclosure of Material Connection: I received a Review Copy from the publisher through Revell. I was not required to write a positive review. The options I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission's 16 CFR, Part 255.
In this second book in the Texas Crossroads series, Amanda Cabot takes readers back to the Texas Hill Country and the Rainbow's End resort. Although I have not read Book 1, At Bluebonnet Lake, I was easily able to enjoy this story, as plenty of details are given in regard to the plot of the first book. In Firefly Valley is a heartfelt story of learning to forgive and learning to love! With a cast of delightful characters, the gentle pace of the story matches the pace of life in its small town setting. When life takes an unexpected turn for Marisa St. George, she returns to her hometown of Dupree, Texas. "She's lost her dream job, but has she found the man of her dreams?" I enjoyed Marisa and Blake's story and their journey of forgiveness and love. I also enjoyed the secondary story lines and look forward to spending more time at Rainbow's End. The next Texas Crossroads novel, On Lone Star Trail, is scheduled to release next spring. I received a complimentary copy of In Firefly Valley from the publisher. I appreciate the opportunity to read this book and share my honest opinion.
If it's romance you want, this is the novel for you. Cupid is so busy that he's sure to run out of arrows! Romance begins with the wedding of Kate and Greg. They leave on their honeymoon while more love blooms in the small town of Dupree, Texas. Love at first sight is experienced when Marisa St. George first spots Blake Kendall; sparks really fly. However, love does not run smoothly for this couple. Both wrestle with challenges. Marisa's abandonment issues stem from her alcoholic father who disappeared seven years ago. Now she grapples with an inability to trust any man. Blake, a prolific writer, cannot manage to put a single word on paper, and his agent becomes impatient. With the frustrations these two face, it's no wonder they fuss and fight! Marisa's best friend, Lauren, grieves over the loss of her husband, Patrick. Lauren is a likable young mother so the reader hopes that a Prince Charming will appear. Does Cupid have an arrow left for her? Marisa's mother, Carmen, still loves her absent husband, and she insists that he'll return. You'll need to read the book to see the romantic conclusions. I found that the characters are not believable. This is book #2 in the Texas crosswords series. It is a stand alone novel. Thank you to Revell/Baker Publishing Group for my copy.
Marisa St. George has always given 110% to everything she does. She still finds herself without a job and moving back to her hometown of Dupree, Texas. She takes a job as the business manager for the newly renovated Rainbow's End resort. Things start to look less bleak when Blake Kendall comes to stay at the resort and she begins to wonder if she's found the man of her dreams. When she finds out who Blake really is, will her dreams be shattered? "In Firefly Valley" by Amanda Cabot is the 2nd in the "Texas Crossroads" series. I did not read the first book (I didn't know about it until I read this one), but this was a standalone novel. You meet the characters that the 1st book was about, so if you don't want to know how their story ends before you read the 1st book, I'd suggest reading "At Bluebonnet Lake" first. Otherwise, you don't miss anything by starting with this book. The book is about Marisa and Blake, but there is a side story plot about Marisa's best friend, Lauren, as well. The story is written in third person and follows Marisa, Blake, and Lauren. When Marisa and Blake end up together as a couple less than half way through the book, I knew that meant there was a big blowup due to happen. They actually had more than one. I wanted to shake Marisa and make her let go of her anger. It seemed unrealistic to me, but in the book, it has Blake point out that Marisa's reactions are common for children of alcoholics. Having flawed characters does make them more realistic. I found "In Firefly Valley" to be a good book. I received a free paperback of this book from Revell in exchange for my honest review. All opinions are my own and a positive review was not required.
We are back at Bluebonnet Lake and the Firefly Valley for another visit through the eyes and mind of Author Amanda Cabot. Like the previous book this one holds your attention to the end, in fact there is a lot of action up the final page. We actually have two romance stories in this book, one of a young mother of a seven year old. She has lost her husband and high school sweetheart, and her daughter wants siblings and a new daddy. Might be to soon, but a child doesn't have that concept. The other is Marisa St. George, she is reluctantly moving back to her hometown, having just lost her dream job. Arriving at the same time is Blake Kendall, looking for anything that will help him relieve his writer's block. He is a well know successful author, writing under a pseudonym, but it seems his secret is in jeopardy. There are some tough subjects dealt with here, like alcoholism and bullying and one of the hardest things forgiveness. Not only do you have to forgive others their mistakes when they have asked for forgiveness, but you have to be able to forgive yourself. We get a picturesque view of this beautiful valley and hills, and enjoy it from different venues, boat, bikes, and car. The story line is amazing, and you will be waiting for something to go wrong, ah you are about to find out! I really hated for this enjoyable book to end! I received this book through Revell Reads Blogger Tour, and was not required to give a positive review
Dreams! They are the thing that lives are made of. Everyone tells you to dream. Psychiatrists analyze dreams, Disney is made of dreams, but what happens when your dreams don't come true? What happens when life does not turn out the way you plan? Amanda Cabot captures how life can still be fabulous even when we don't get what we dream. In fact, sometimes life can be even better than we dreamed. In Firefly Valley, Marisa St. George does not get her dream to return home a successful business woman with a finance and a fancy new car. Instead, she is the casualty of downsizing and has to come home "with her tail between her legs." Marisa tries to keep a positive attitude as she begins to work at the small Texas town resort called the Rainbow's End The town's self-proclaimed match makers are determined to help Marisa find the man of dreams, despite the small town setting. However, not everyone is what they appear to be and Marisa gets fiancé in the middle of a mystery that may end her dreams of a happily ever-after. Cabot's characters are rich and real. I was hooked from the beginning and enjoyed the ride to the very end.
This contemporary romance is set in a small Texas town. Amanda Cabot does not disappoint as she weaves together the lives at Rainbow's End resort with great characterizations. Marisa had a dream job in Atlanta but was downsized and moved to her hometown to work as business manager at the resort. Meeting Blake, the new guest at the resort, helps counter her dislike of being back in a small town. Blake and Marisa are attracted to one another but they both have secrets and then there is the surprise of a hidden identity. Will they share their secrets so they can each enjoy a happily ever after that both dream of? Vivid descriptions of place.
I read At Bluebonnet Lake, the first in the Texas Crossroads series, and fell in love with the setting of Rainbow's End resort. It reminded me so much of my parent's lake house in the Adirondack Mountains, kind of a walk down memory lane. The second novel, In Firefly Valley, did not disappoint! I enjoyed the plot of Marisa St. George returning to her hometown as an adult and all the elements that come with a move like that. I seriously enjoyed how Marisa thought Blake Kendall was unemployed and penniless. Conflict is at its best when the characters make wrong assumptions. The part I enjoyed the most was how Marisa learned to open her heart to second chances. And how she was able to start living in the here and now instead of repeating the same chapter of her life over and over. Bravo Amanda Cabot on another enjoyable read!


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Bravely, to be an Alfie
When we were children – my brother, cousins, and I, my dad used to drive us around Admiral Village in Las Piñas during the weekends, we at the back of the Mazda pickup truck, sticking our heads out of the camper shell window.
Our neighborhood was pretty small: we moved in a then-new housing development in the south during the 90's, at a time when people from overcrowded Manila began going out of the city for better living spaces. I still remember vividly the few landmarks in the area: Saint Francis of Assisi College, the school I studied in; William's sari-sari store, manned by Mang William, a forty-something man who sold us those red bubble gums that only cost five cents then; and this small beauty salon close to our home, owned by a gay man named Alfie.
I recall how, back then, when we would pass by that salon during the afternoons, my dad would encourage us to heckle Alfie. We screamed "Bakla!" with delight as Alfie stared, unfazed, a cigarette between his fingers.
Emboldened by this, my brother and I likewise did it to other gay men, mocking them to their faces. The only time we didn't was when my mom would take us to have our hair cut at Alfie's salon. We would sit as behaved as we could, holding our breaths as this man we had enjoyed making fun of would trim our hair, us wondering if he would snip our ears off in revenge.
It was those moments when Alfie would touch me which made me cringe, horrified I might catch this "gay sickness" by being close to him. As a kid, I knew I was already different, but I wasn't sure why and how. I just knew deep inside I wasn't like the other boys. It wasn't that I was attracted to any of them, but something in me whispered that I didn't enjoy how they would tease the girls, or the smutty jokes boys our age would make.
I lived in constant fear that this difference meant that I was turning into a bakla--that I was going to be like Alfie. I dreaded this whenever I would halfheartedly laugh with my brothers while watching Joey de Leon play She-Man, or Dolphy in Darna Kuno. Was I going to end up a campy, crossdressing guy who would be the butt of jokes? Was my dad going to hate me?
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I have always loved photography. My mom & dad always took photographs with their Kodak cameras and I loved going through the family albums. I am thankful today that all the albums are in good condition and I can enjoy those moments with my family.
As I have discovered my own photographic eye, I believe I allow myself not to be restricted to any one area of photography. I remember going to see a photographer who worked for the New York Times, he stated that you should always take photographs of everything, everywhere, every time, because you may not get that chance again.
I love landscapes, flora, portraits, good & bad lighting, blurred motion, shooting film, human form, action, black & white, architecture and emotion. It all equals creative passion!
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International Symposiums on Marine Propulsors
Homepage of the series of symposiums on marine propulsors
This web page is the permanent homepage of the series of Symposiums on Marine Propulsors.
Each symposium has a separate homepage for the upcoming symposium. You find a link to this page below. On this web site you'll find information on the series of symposiums, and the proceedings of past symposiums.
NEWS: smp'19 program is available now.
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You are invited to attend the 6th International Symposium on Marine Propulsors smp'19 ,which will be held in Rome, Italy, 26 - 30 May 2019.
smp'19 will be organized by CNR-INM (formerly INSEAN) in cooperation with SINTEF Ocean and NTNU.
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ClinicalTrials.gov (a service of National Institutes of Health) provides an easy-to-use "search by state" function that provides regularly updated information about federally and privately supported clinical research in human volunteers. ClinicalTrials.gov gives you information about a trial's purpose, who may participate, locations and phone numbers for more details. The information provided on ClinicalTrials.gov should be used in conjunction with advice from health care professionals. Before searching, you may want to learn more about clinical trials.
The Center for Information and Study on Clinical Research Participation (CISCRP) is a non-profit organization dedicated to educating the general public, medical/research community, media and policy makers about clinical research and its impact. CISCRP provides helpful information, statistics, Q&A and more at its Education Center. Its website also contains links to search nationwide for specific types of clinical trials or you can call 1-877-MED HERO for personal assistance.
WeSearchTogether.org educates the public about myths and facts of mental health research, provides information to help individuals make informed decisions about participating in research, and connects people living with mood disorders to opportunities to participate in research.


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"Aha! A strand of hair that isn't his! ...oh, wait, it's mine."
— Roseanne
A wife suspects her husband is having an affair and can prove it by presenting him with the hair she found on his jacket.
See also Lipstick Mark, a trope that plays out similarly, and Affair Letters, another type of evidence of affairs.
The guy will undoubtedly say that there's a perfectly innocent explanation. And sometimes, there really is. And sometimes the man doesn't even know someone with that hair color.
Not to be confused with Sex Hair.
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Anime & Manga
- Detective Conan plays with this in one chapter. Ran, Sonoko, and Sera find a strange hair in Shinichi's house, which leads Sera to immediately tell her two friends how to build a case around that hair...before revealing that it's highly unlikely Shinichi brought anyone into the house and that it's more likely that Subaru brought a woman to the house.
- Hidamari Sketch. A girl's father finds a short hair not of his daughter's color while visiting her home and wonders if she has a cat. Before anyone answers, a woman walks in and he immediately accuses her.
Comic Books
- One single-page Archie Comics comic has Archie inexplicably the First Teen on Mars. He's asked a bunch of questions regarding the terrain, the weather, etc. Cue Ronnie with, "I have one question. Whose purple hair is this?"
Films — Animated
- Parodied and played straight in The Incredibles: Helen plucks a piece of rubble from Bob's jacket in order to confront him on his late night vigilantism. Later she discovers Mirage's platinum blonde hair on his suit and begins to grow suspicious. A scene that was recorded but not animated has her confronting him about this. He claims that he had the uniform taken to the dry cleaners (passing it off as a costume for a party), and the hair comes from the old lady there.
Films — Live-Action
- Murder by Death: Sidney Wang tries to one up the detective group's Sherlock Scan by concluding that Mrs. Charleston must have dyed her hair red, because the hairs on Mr. Charleston's jacket are blonde, only to realize the truth halfway through his sentence.
- In That Old Feeling, Rowena's bright red hair is a significant part of the backstory because it proved that she'd had an affair with Molly's father while he was still married to Lilly, Molly's mom. At the climax of the movie, Rowena's bright red hair also reveals that she'd slept with Molly's newlywed husband on the previous night.
- In Clueless, Dionne finds an entire extension of hair in Murray's car and accuses him of infidelity. When Murray joking suggests it might fallen off Dionne's hair, she reacts angrily, yelling "I do not wear polyester hair!"
- In the film Crossing Delancey, an African-American character with curly black hair finds a long, straight blonde hair on her boyfriend, which she takes to mean that he's cheating on her.
- Usually affair hair is found in the bedroom, and belongs to the "other woman," but The Kids Are All Right uses a variation, when Nic discovers the truth after finding her wife's distinctive red hair in a bathroom drain at a friend's house. The woman's excuse of having taken a shower to clean up after working in his garden falls flat when Nic reveals that she found her hair in his bed as well.
- A different take in the The Two Jakes. Our Anti-Hero has sex with the Femme Fatale, then goes to interrogate her rival while constantly plucking bits of Sweater Girl fluff off his coat — Not Helping Your Case when you're trying to convince a woman that you're running an unbiased investigation.
- So this woman says to her friend, "I'm worried my husband might be cheating on me, but I don't know what to do because there's no evidence." "Oh, that's easy," says her friend, "You just check the lapels of his jacket when he gets home, and then if you find a blond hair you say 'Oh, so you've been seeing a blond woman!' Or you find a brown hair and say, 'Oh, so you've been seeing a brunette!' Then he'll have to confess." The woman thinks this is a great idea, so when her husband comes home that night, she checks his jacket. There's no hair on it at all. So she charges in and yells, "Oh, so you've been seeing a bald woman!"
- A poem by E. E. Cummings in which the wife initially suspects that her husband is having an affair... then he reveals that they have a new cat... then he reveals it's of the wrong colour.
- A Rose for Emily ends with a strand of gray hair found next to a body that's been dead for decades.
- In Wizard and Glass, Roland's friends discover that he's sleeping with Susan this way.
- In the Indian novel The White Tiger, this is how Balram realizes that Ashok slept with the Ukrainian student.
Live Action TV
- In Young Dracula, they have some fake Affair Hair - Vlad gets some of his stuffed wolf's hair and pretends it's from his mother's werewolf boyfriend.
- This happens in the Your Show of Shows sketch "Argument to Beethoven's 5th" by Sid Caesar and Nanette Fabray, just as the couple seems to have made up. At the very end, she figures out that it belongs to the cat, and they're reconciled.
- In My Name Is Earl, Earl finds a piece of Darnell's hair on his pillow, but believes it's his own hair. He does find out about the affair nine months later, though.
- Played with in Roseanne. Roseanne notices a hair on one of Dan's shirts, and is suspicious for a moment, before realising it's actually one of hers.
- Parodied in Paul Merton's TV Show where Paul's wife accuses him of having an affair with Gloria Hunniford on the grounds that her entire wig was in the back seat of the car. Paul reasonably points out that it was, in fact, some hay for the rabbit.
- Brunette Gemma Foster's discovery of a blonde hair on her husband's jacket starts off the whole plot of Doctor Foster.
- A different take in Game of Thrones. Catelyn Stark finds a blonde hair in the tower from which her son fell, leading her to suspect that his fall was not an accident. As the previous episode showed, Bran was pushed from the tower after witnessing the queen having sex with her own brother.
- In an episode of Hogan's Heroes, Hogan's contact with the underground resistance (an extremely beautiful woman), accuses Hogan of this when she finds a blonde hair on his jacket which Hogan says came from "Heidi". Subverted when Hogan explains that "Heidi" is one of the guard dogs at Stalag 13.
- Mariah Carey's "Heartbreaker" has Jay-Z rapping about how "she found a strand of hair, longer than hers". The video shows a toon Mariah finding an Affair Hair.
Newspaper Comics
- An early story arc in FoxTrot features Andy thinking Roger is having an affair, when he's really just working overtime. Andy admits she was wrong and they hug, only for Andy to pluck a hair off his jacket and ask "Whose hair is this?"
- For those who are not familiar with the strip, Roger is balding, and in denial about it.
- There was a strip from The Far Side that caused a bit of controversy because it showed a female chimp picking a blond hair off her chimp husband and asking if he'd been doing more "research" with "that Jane Goodall tramp". Jane Goodall, by the way, loved that strip.
- Jane Goodall herself told the story on the title page of one of the Far Side collections. Her society was getting ready to sue over the strip when she returned from field work. Her reply was, "Wow, real fame at last!" Now, it's one of her society's biggest moneymakers, appearing on many fund-raising products. Ms. Goodall invited Mr. Larson to her preserve - where he promptly got the snot kicked out of him by her lead chimp, a male named Frodo. Just as Planned?
Video Games
- Catherine has a variant, as it's the girl Vincent's cheating with that finds his girlfriend's hair. Vincent also explains the long pale hair as coming from his chest. In another twist, she knew Vincent had a girlfriend the whole time.
Web Comics
- Sabrina Online has a gag along these lines after Sabrina's dad has the tour of Zig Zag's porn studio - while the hair color is nothing to worry about (since both he and Zig Zag are skunks), the length is...
- The Perry Bible Fellowship's "The Blue Hair" inverts this trope, where Wolverine finds a blue hair on his lover and sets out to get Beast. Played with as the last panel shows that hair comes from a blue lion plush next to the girl's bed.
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by Gail Rodgers
The flowers are doing well in their new location. I wasn't sure when I dug them up if they would flourish under the shadow of the eves. Sometimes I have transplanted my flowers and they seem to wilt at first. Then the roots start to tap into the new soil and a fresh crop of flowers grows.
God sometimes transplants us. Often we aren't sure the new location won't simply be a place where we will just wilt. Yet God can be trusted to do what is best. He sometimes picks us up from a familiar spot and we find ourselves in new situations or even locations and we feel fragile.
Every transplanted flower takes a bit of the old dirt with it…dirt that protects the roots and gives nourishment as the plant re- roots itself in new soil. When God transplants us we also take with us some of the ground we have grown in. We take the lessons learned and the memories made. We take with us the experiences of trusting God and of finding Him faithful. These things become part of the new soil as we put down new roots.
When God transplants us we can be sure the season will be right. We can trust His choice of the spot in His garden where just the right amount of sun and shade will help us flourish. We can know He will bring new blossoms to our lives even when we feel we are wilting in all the change.
"He will be like a tree planted by streams of water, which yields its fruit in season…" (Psalm 1:3).
If you find yourself in a new place in life and feel like you are wilting, stop and consider these points so you can grow in new ways…


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Digital competences in the EU and Ukraine
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Department of Information Technologies (DIT) has been involved in the field of teaching and scientific research, collaborates with businesses, governments, and domestic and foreign universities. It participates in many domestic and international projects and is part of international teams tackling applied research. Its focus puts DIT among the most prolific departments of Faculty of Economics and Management at Czech University of Life Sciences Prague. Activities of the Department are provided by 17 teachers, 7 technicians and an average of 9 PhD students.
The Department guarantees the teaching of subjects from the area of information and communication technologies for FEM and other faculties at CULS Prague in bachelor's, master's and doctoral degrees. Subjects of department are primarily focused on the use of ICT in business practice (algorithms and programming in selected environments, programming of mobile applications, operating systems, computer networks, web design, web applications, information systems in business practice and the public sphere, their security, computer graphics, e-learning, social networking, etc.). Within these subjects the department teaching staff shares with students their knowledge and experience obtained in research activities and industry practice. A number of external specialists is also involved in teaching at the department.
Teachers, technicians and PhD students specialize mainly on applied research, which is in line with university and faculty goals. Department research activities also often focus on applications in the agricultural, forestry and regional environments. The staff including PhD students present results of their research on a number of domestic and international conferences and are members of the national and international scientific organizations and companies. R&D results are published in prestigious scientific magazines and are used for obtaining financial resources from grant funds.
Department of Information Technology is among the founding departments of the faculty. The term "information" in its name first appeared in the 1970s when it was called the Department of Information Systems and the Use of Computers. It was specialized in programming, designing IS, data processing and accounting. At the beginning of 1990s it separated into the Department of Trade and Finance and Department of Computer Science. Due to the development of the ICT sector the Department split into two again in the second half of the 90s - the Department of Information Technology and the Department of Information Engineering.
Ph.D. studentsCihelka Petr, Ing.
Ganiyev Murodjon, Ing.
Jungwirth Miroslav, Ing.
Kánská Eva, Ing.
Nouza Jaroslav, Ing.
Novák Jakub Štěpán, Ing.
Pavlík Jan, Ing.
Rajtr Jan, Ing.
Vokoun Tomáš, Ing.
FacultyBenda Petr, Ing. Ph.D.
Havránek Martin, Ing. Ph.D.
Hellerová Ivana, Ing.
Jarolímek Jan, Ing. Ph.D.
Kánská Eva, Ing.
Kubata Karel, Ing. Ph.D.
Lohr Václav, Ing. Ph.D.
Masner Jan, Ing. Ph.D.
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Vasilenko Alexandr, Ing. Ph.D.
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TechniciansGalba Alexander, RNDr.
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Auston Matthews says 'lot to be learned' from Sidney Crosby in Cup Final
Maple Leafs center admires leadership shown by Penguins captain on way to championshipNHL.com @NHLdotcom
Toronto Maple Leafs center Auston Matthews obviously would have preferred to be playing in the Stanley Cup Final but said he did benefit from seeing the Pittsburgh Penguins win the championship.
"It was definitely different watching this year than years before, having played in the playoffs and wanting to be in that position. Definitely, there's a lot to be learned," Matthews told the Toronto Star in remarks published Wednesday.
Matthews specifically commented on Penguins captain Sidney Crosby, who helped Pittsburgh repeat as champion by winning his second straight Conn Smythe Trophy, given to the most valuable player of the Stanley Cup Playoffs.
"It's no secret he's the best player in the world for a reason," Matthews said. "Watching, not only him but [Evgeni] Malkin as well, when the Penguins needed a boost or a big play or a lift, it seemed to come from one of those two guys. That exemplifies their leadership and what they mean to that team."
The Penguins defeated the Nashville Predators in six games to win the Cup for the third time with Crosby and Malkin.
Matthews completed his rookie season when Toronto was eliminated by the Washington Capitals in the Eastern Conference First Round. The 19-year-old is often mentioned as the future captain of the Maple Leafs.
"If you want to be the best, those are the kinds of qualities you need," Matthews said. "It's the mindset you want to have to be successful individually but to help the team win as well. [Sidney has] been a pretty good example of that, his leadership qualities, and what he can do on the ice and off the ice as well, and how he is in that locker room."
Matthews, who led NHL rookies with 40 goals and 69 points this season, is a finalist for the Calder Trophy, which will be given to the rookie of the year at the NHL Awards presented by T-Mobile on June 21 (7:30 p.m. ET; NBCSN, SN).


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Hey moon the colour of spoon!
It is time you were redecorated!
We Earthlings perched on this little wet and dry planet
are tired of your unbroken silveriness,
we need cheering up!
So it is time to paint the deep levels of your craters
a bold, intrepid aquamarine.
Your saucery rimrocks shall be streaked with white,
(not a dreadful fog-white but a divine frost-white).
We shall swing high on scaffolding and paint your
slanting mountains in the rowdy colours of wild horses.
Canyons and chasms, rifts and ravines will remain dark,
dark as bark.
Your drab, flat seas will be tinted grassland green;
your battered rocks and boulders a fiery prairie red.
Hand-sized stones will carry the colours of wine and plums;
lilac for all small pebbles.
And your dust, your powdery, gauzy, cheerless dust
we shall also paint. Each speck will be hand-tinted –
each a richer colour than the one before,
and each a finer colour than the one after.
And when, sweetly in the middlenight, we Earthlings
look up to view you bustling across
that muddled, star-thrown sky, you will appear
to us as some majestic eastern emperor might,
bejewelled with scintillating gemstones,
adorned with shimmering pearls.
And you, silver desert, will be the most dazzling,
the most vivid, the most alluring,
the most miraculous chunk of rock in our startling solar system.
And of the sun?
Ah, the sun in her gassy mass of sallow yellow
will be green with envy!
I have an eye of silver,
I have an eye of gold,
I have a tongue of reed-grass
and a story to be told.
I have a hand of metal,
I have a hand of clay,
I have two arms of granite
and a song for every day.
I have a foot of damson,
I have a foot of corn,
I have two legs of leaf-stalk
and a dance for every morn.
I have a dream of water,
I have a dream of snow,
I have a thought of wildfire
and a harp-string long and low.
I have an eye of silver,
I have an eye of gold,
I have a tongue of reed-grass
and a story to be told.
Copyright John Rice, 2014
This is one of my favourite poems. It has appeared in lots of anthologies and has been set to music and recorded by the wonderful Irish singer Padraigin Ni Uallachain on her CD called 'When I was Young: Children's Songs from Ireland'. It's a poem that tries to capture the essence of the Celtic cultural spirit as it mentions song, dance, storytelling and music.
Poetry Is Important: Very young babies adore nursery rhymes because they are rhythmic and repetitive.
As children get older, they begin to become fascinated by words and how they look and how they sound different from each other...words become quite attractive and interesting little machines!
Poetry allows us to experiment with rhythm and sound and also allows us to investigate language and meaning. Poetry is good for children just as porridge was good for Robert Burns!
What Makes Poetry So Cool?


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Lately I have been thinking a lot about areas of my life that need change. Some of these areas are pretty basic. I have allowed many things into my life that have caused bad roots to take hold of my heart. I am striving (by God's grace) to rid myself of them.
Some of these things I have learned not from hearing amazing messages from the pulpit, although I assure you that God has brought some amazing teachers into my life, but I have learned these things from my children. I spend almost 24/7 with my children. I wake to the sound of Luke breaking eggs into the couch (long story) and before I go to bed I hook Luke up to his feeding tube. I am constantly around them and I love to observe them playing and interacting with each other.
The first thing that I am learning from them is patience. I do not mean that they are teaching me patience though. What I mean is that I see in them the impatience in my own life. There will be times that I discipline Luke because he wants his food right this instant. Luke will throw a royal tantrum because he is getting the food he wants but not in the time frame that he wants it. I am working on it, just not fast enough for him.
That is when I see myself in him. That is when I am ashamed. I also throw royal tantrums when I do not get my way fast enought. I act just like a 2 yr old who wants it his way or else. I am blessed with a longsuffering husband but I fear that over the years I have abused that facet of his personality. I have caused him much grief by figuratively throwing myself on the ground and then proceeding to kick and scream. Usually, he acquiesces. Not because he is a push over but because he is self sacrificing and a peacemaker.
I am praying that God will help me overcome my lack of patience. Things don't always move in a timely manner and that is life. The world is NOT on my time table. I wish it were and that I didn't have to wait for my husband to come home from work, or didn't have to wait for and hour in the Dr's waiting room. Unfortunately, these are all normal occurrences. Life happens and God has given me the grace to deal with it. However, I usually try to handle it in my own strength and fall flat on my face. I am resting in the fact that even though I will still fail in the future, God can bring me through this vice in my life.
Ecc 7:8 Better is the end of a thing than its beginning, and the patient in spirit is better than the proud in spirit.
1Cr 13: Love is patient and kind; love does not envy or boast; it is not arrogant
Rom 8:24For we are saved by hope: but hope that is seen is not hope: for what a man seeth, why doth he yet hope for?
Rom 8:25 But if we hope for that we see not, [then] do we with patience wait for [it].
Rom 8:26 Likewise the Spirit also helpeth our infirmities: for we know not what we should pray for as we ought: but the Spirit itself maketh intercession for us with groanings which cannot be uttered.
Rom 8:27 And he that searcheth the hearts knoweth what [is] the mind of the Spirit, because he maketh intercession for the saints according to [the will of] God.
Rom 8:28 And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to [his] purpose
Monday, May 10, 2010
What My Children Have Taught Me
Lately I have been thinking a lot about areas of my life that need change. Some of these areas are pretty basic. I have allowed many things into my life that have caused bad roots to take hold of my heart. I am striving (by God's grace) to rid myself of them.
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Anthopleura xanthogrammica
If you have ever had the pleasure of going "tide-pooling" on the Oregon coast, you have undoubtedly seen these beautiful marine animals clumped to the rocks. When living close to the sunlight, these invertebrates are usually a vivid green – a coloration often causes people to confuse them for plants.
These anemones have numerous conical-shaped tentacles that surround an "oral disk" where the mouth is located. The tentacles deliver a sting that can immobilize small prey animals such as crabs, fish and sea urchins before they are pulled down into the mouth. The sting is harmless to human beings and creates more of a "sticky" sensation when touched.
These anemones may live together under crowded conditions but are not aggressive toward each other. They may cover their columnar bodies with pieces of shell and gravel, a behavior which scientists believe helps to reflect sunlight, hold in moisture and keep the animals cool when the tide drops.
Giant Green Anemones live on rocks in tide pools, in deep channels, along exposed shores and on concrete pilings in open bays and harbors all along the Oregon coast.


text: Globally known unprecedented security broker and investment banker SEC governed Laidlaw and Company has been in business for one hundred seventy years. They fulfill the desires of private customers, entrepreneurs and businesses across the world. They have an ever growing web of locations in the United States and Europe. Each of its 150 employees has a required dual FCA authorization and BrokerCheck FINRA registration. Laidlaw and Company is actively seeking new business endeavors with clients on a world-wide basis. They are a full service investment brokerage offering personal investment advice and skilled information for public entities also. With investors of high net worth Laidlaw offers a wide variety of institutional money managers. They are also adept at handling money managing including mutual funds, banks, and investment corporations. With favor toward technology and biotechnology investors Laidlaw has created many on going relationships with some of the largest portfolio managers. At Laidlaw and Company they have a highly regarded mission toward their work. They are dedicated to increase, care for and retain the monies of their group of larger net value clients. They create investment products and services designed to meet the wide-ranging needs of each person they serve. But please do not think that Laidlaw is only interested in huge corporations. For they are just as happy to offer help and investment advice to smaller private and commercial parties. Employees there offer up a philosophy that investment is just a strategy. It takes a good deal of time to perfect and one needs to be patient. Because there is no true get rich quick scheme with any of these investing strategies. Investing according to the Wall Street Journal actually means simply taking your money and putting it somewhere safe and allowing it to build over a period of time. Primarily we should determine how much trust and strength we possess.


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Detroit homes that sold for $500,000 or more in 2017 By Paula Gardner
01/03/2018 by Candice Corley Calderon
The city grew up with the automobile as the industry creating it also created wealth. As Detroiters became wealthy, they build beautiful homes and created the neighborhoods that we still value today: Indian Village, Boston-Edison and Palmer Woods.
However, we also know that in recent years the city has struggled, sending 100,000 properties into public ownership as the Great Recession and bankruptcy took a toll on its residents and its housing stock.
Some still may consider this house typical in the city. It's near 7 Mile and Southfield, and available for $1,000 through the Detroit Land Bank.
But it doesn't tell Detroit's full real estate story.
As investors see bargains - and as dilapidated homes are either renovated or demolished - the city's real estate market is improving. That's just one piece of the economic puzzle as the city aims to grow population, jobs and the overall economy.
Another part of the market involves higher-dollar single-family sales. These tend to include the elegant properties born of Detroit money, and they start in Detroit at $500,000. And this year, there were dozens of those sales.
Sales trends in the city show an improving real estate market. Data from Realcomp as of the end of November showed that sales of single family homes increased about 20 percent in the first 11 months of the year, while the median sales price increased 27.5 percent.
That median sales price is now $25,500 - compared to $27,500 in November - and that shows some of the challenges in the sprawling city's market.
Meanwhile, the number of new listings still is 2.8 percent lower than 2016, adding more pressure to the market.
In a city where the median home price is under $30,000, it may seem extraordinary to consider a high-end market. However, it exists, and it grew in 2017. I found more than 30 residential properties that sold through mid-December for $500,000 or more, with the help of Redfin. Among them are several in the Willys Overland Lofts redevelopment in Midtown. It's a project that started in the mid-2000s before the Detroit market plummeted; its revival is driving many pricier sales.
Another 30 $500,000-plus homes are now listed for sale, according to Realtor.com. Many are in the same neighborhoods and condo complexes as listed in this report. One to watch for the future: the 24 court houses in Lafayette Park, the mid-century neighborhood designed by Mies van der Rohe. Demand continues to push the prices there. One sold for $560,000 in 2016, and more are listed.
The pricing isn't comparable to neighboring Oakland County's high-end market, where $1 million isn't a rare plateau. Many of the prices here look more like what you'd get with a semi-custom home from a production builder in the suburbs. But, in other ways, what a difference.
Here's what I found in the city's sales data.
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A DJ deck stand is far different from what is used to be. We are not talking about turntables for vinyl records anymore, but CD turntables, digital controllers, mixers, and a laptop. DJ's have their entire collection of sounds on a laptop, which is why they need it by their side at all times. Now imagine all these things put together on a single table. Pretty crowded, isn't it? Luckily there are ways to save space and make the DJ's performance a little easier. After all, he is there to make good music, not cardio exercises.
A DJ laptop stand is usually made of metal, and its entire purpose is to hold the laptop at a convenient height above the other pieces of equipment that a DJ uses during a performance. It proves to be extremely useful and comfortable to use.
The benefits of using a DJ laptop stand
Just like any other product that is destined for a particular category of people, the laptop stand can provide a series of advantages that have the ability to make the DJ's life a tad easier. Here are a few of them.
- It can save space – this is an incredibly valid point. A DJ's table is already filled with all sorts of equipment, from mixers to CD turntables and a lot of wiring. A laptop stand not only occupies little space, but you will be able to "hang" the laptop above all that gear. That means you no longer have to shift your position too much in order to reach a certain
- It is more comfortable to use – DJs don't sit down while they perform. They stand up. That is why bending over the table may become uncomfortable at some point, and it can even lead to back pain. However, a laptop stand will keep the device at the DJ's level, which means he doesn't have to bend over anymore. It's more comfortable that way, and there are no back-related injuries.
- Some models have cool accessories – we all love the prospect of buying something that goes the extra mile, which is why we love accessories Some laptop stands come with a lower shelf that DJs can use for their tablets or other pieces of equipment. Some other have wiring accessories, which can help him to manage and organize the cables, and so on.
What to look for when searching for the best DJ laptop stand
If you are a DJ and you are seeking to purchase a laptop stand, you should have both practicality and style in mind. It's not enough to find a useful, convenient stand but it has to fit your personality as well. After all, you are a performer. You cannot afford to let things go. Apart from that, here is the key features that matter the most.
- Space – a DJ laptop stand should have enough space to accommodate your laptop together with other pieces of equipment. Whether it's a tablet, a few wires, or a CD shelf, it doesn't matter. The point is not to waste space and use it all according to your needs. You don't want the entire area to be crammed, do you? Also, don't make the mistake of not doing the proper measurements before ordering a laptop stand. They are not all the same size, just like laptops aren't.
- Layout and organization – a DJ's table is not a stand in the farmer's market. Everything has to be in its right place. That is why you need a laptop stand which can help you with that. Find a stand that will allow you to store items under it. That is possible if its legs are the proper shape and thickness. Also, using a C-stand, you will be able to make the most of the space under the laptop.
- Strength – I am not saying that a laptop is heavy because we both know it's not, but you don't want a wiggly, unsafe stand either. You want one that will be able to provide proper support without you fearing that it may crack one day and all your equipment and music is ruined. That equipment costs thousands of dollars. Yo don't want to lose it just because you decided to become a cheapskate at the last minute and bought a cheap, unstable laptop stand, do you? Always go for the high-quality, sturdy ones. Trust me, you are not going to regret it.
- Portability – most DJs travel a lot. Which means that everytime they have a gig, they have to pack all of their equipment and go. But you probably know what I am talking about. You have a lot of gear, which is why packing can be time-consuming. Do you really need to trouble yourself with the laptop stand? Of course not. That is why I recommend you go for the foldable stand or a very lightweight one. These models are easy to pack and unpack, and transportation is easy as pie. Some models even come with their own drawstring bags.
- Storage – as I said before, a laptop stand is designed to save space. It would be kind of ironic if the item itself would occupy a lot of space in storage, wouldn't it? That is why I think it's best if you choose a folding laptop stand. You will not even notice its presence in your closet or storage area.
- Last, but definitely not least, appearance – you are a DJ, you have your own style, and a lot of people are watching you. The stand will most likely be the most visible item on your table. Not caring about appearance is a PR disaster for you, which is why you have to pay attention to these things. Choose a laptop stand that can really reflect your personality. Manufacturers are well aware of this aspect, so they try their best to produce attractive Go for the one that suits you best.
What are the best DJ laptop stands
If you go online, you will see that you have a vast variety of products, from the cheapest to the most expensive. It's up to you which one you choose. Here are a few suggestions that may make your search a bit easier.
Pyle-Pro PLPTS25 Laptop Stand for DJ
This stand is among the cheapest you can find. That, however, doesn't automatically grants it a bad quality. Its affordable price is the precise reason for which this product is so popular. The first thing that comes to mind when you see such a low price is that it must be good for nothing. But you are wrong in this case. Pyle-Pro is ideal for a DJ. It can hold your laptop, your CD player or controller, an EFX machine, or even a lighting controller. It's more versatile than you think. It can hold anything, as long as it's flat and weighs no more than 8 pounds.
You can place this stand on any given flat surface, and the setup couldn't be easier. The C-shape allows you to put other items underneath your laptop if you like. The same design makes it incredibly stable. You don't have to worry that the stand is not balanced enough or that the laptop (or whatever you put on it) will fall forward. I have to say that it is a lot sturdier than it actually looks.
The height can be easily adjusted. The DJ laptop stand features 4 Line-It-Up height adjustments. No matter how tall you are, you can adjust it for your comfort. During a performance you are going to stay on your feet for hours, do you really need a back pain too? The angle makes the laptop easy accessible. Its position is as natural as an ergonomically designed keyboard. Your wrists don't have to suffer.
I think that this is perfect for a DJ who is new to the whole thing. It's cheap but high-quality, and it is stable enough to support everything you need it to hold. Its reliability is not an issue. I know that it may look that way, but it's really not. Click here to read more reviews and buy on Amazon.
CRANE Hardware Plus Universal DJ Stand for Laptops
This is something a little bit more advanced than the previous model. It has a better design, in my opinion, and it looks better than most similar products. If you want to invest in appearance, then this is the way to go.
What you will appreciate about the Crane DJ laptop stand is its adjustability. You can adjust it any way you like, for your comfort and practicality. You can change the angle in any situation so that you can see better, have better access, but to save space as well. You can adjust both the top and the bottom of the stand.
The powder coated steel frame screams durability, reliability, and sturdiness. The lever set and the knob are both made of aluminum, which ensures significant resistance against wear. The stand can be configured in both Z position, for a higher stability or in C position for maximum height. You can put it just the way you like, as long as there is enough space. The Z position requires an extended space, while the C position will save you plenty. You can even use the space underneath.
When you are traveling, you can just fold the stand and put it in the nylon drawstring bag that comes with the package. It is very lightweight, so portability is not an issue. You can mount laptops, tablets, projectors, controllers, or any other device that weighs under 8 pounds. There is no assembly required. Click here to read more reviews and buy on Amazon.
Pyle PLPTS35 Portable Folding Stand for Laptops
This stand is also manufactured by Pyle, only that this one has more features. For example, you can fold this one for better portability. The folding doesn't require much effort. Just read the manual on how to do it. You will even receive a travel case in which to put it. That way you can avoid scratches.
The frame is made of stainless steel on which you can place a laptop no matter what size it is. It will not fall forward because the stand is perfectly balanced, and thanks to the two pins on edge, the device will not slide. The laptop shelf measures 9.6 x 8.5 inches. There is also a lower accessory shelf where you can put your tablet or whatever you like.
The one thing I don't like about this model is that it's not as adjustable as the previous model. I would have expected at least a height adjustability, but I guess the lock and leave feature works for some people. So if you want to purchase this model, make sure that the height is right for you. Otherwise, you are going to regret buying it. Click here to read more reviews and buy on Amazon.
My recommendation
Considering all features from the three products, I believe that the Crane is the best DJ laptop stand ever created. It has it all. It's adjustable in more than one way, the angles and the height, it's foldable, which makes it ideal for transportation or traveling, and last, but not least, the sturdy stainless steel will make sure that it will last a very long time. I know that it's a bit more pricey than the others, but as far as I'm concerned, it's worth it. After all, you don't want to buy a new laptop stand every other year, do you?
I know that you will agree with me when I say that a DJ creates his (or her) entire world around the equipment, which is why it's very important that the table is well organized. A DJ laptop stand will do precisely that. It will help you keep things organized in the most compact manner possible. Click here to buy on Amazon
External Links
- https://serato.com/forum/discussion/1443657
- http://forum.cakewalk.com/Thinking-about-a-DJ-Laptop-stand-m3592376.aspx
- https://www.vdrums.com/forum/performance/in-the-studio/1150628-laptop-stands-for-vdrums
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Budget cuts after 9/11 meant the end of Eileen Kalim's federally-funded job setting up scientific agency training sessions around the country. "I had worked as an executive assistant for corporate and government agencies most of my professional life – and I still have the suits in my closet to show for it," says Ms. Kalim.
As she looked for career options that used her skills and experience as she worked as a temp, she decided the time had come to explore her interest in fashion and beauty. She enrolled in the Antoine du Chez Academy, a private beauty school operated by a popular high-end Denver salon chain. She completed the required instructional hours for nail technician state licensing exam eligibility, received her license and joined the chain as an employee at the Antoine de Chez Salon in Cherry Creek North, an exclusive Denver shopping district.
After nearly a year, she switched to another Denver spa. "My new spa isn't in a fancy neighborhood – and that affects my tips. But I really like the people who own the salon, my clients and the people I work with," said Ms. Kalim. "The best part is that I am never bored – and I have control over my life."
Tell us about your career. Where did it start? How did you discover your talent?
I work as a nail technician, which means that I do manicures and pedicures on clients – mostly women, sometimes men. I began by attending a beauty school where I studied the art and completed the required number of hours to qualify to take the state board examination to be licensed. I wasn't really aware of any talent. My thoughts were more about finding something I could do that would not be boring, where I would have some level of control over my work, and where I would not face age discrimination.
How has your career unfolded?
Immediately upon receiving my license, I went to work for a spa that was owned by the school I had attended. I worked there to get the work experience I needed, for eight months, and went to work for the spa where I am now.
What do you enjoy most about your nail technician career?
Some of my clients and most of the people I work with.
Who were the biggest inspirations for your nail technician career?
My career was built entirely on blind trust in myself. I had worked as an executive assistant for corporate and government agencies most of my professional life – and I still have the suits in my closet to show for it. I signed up with a lot of temp agencies while I looked for work in my field.
What has been your personal key to success?
What awards and/or successes have you had?
Because of the type of work that I do, cash in the form of tips is the reward and mark of success. I know I'm good at my work and am gratified when my co-workers tell me I am. Tips make the difference between making a good living or not. However, I've come to realize that the amount of money I make in tips depends on the tipping habits of clients and the culture of the salon, and is not a reflection of my work.
What are some of your personal and/or professional goals for the future?
I want to work at a spa where I receive a greater portion of the profit from my work than I do at the moment. In time, I might want to rent space at a spa, which is what some nail techs do when they have a solid client list.
What exactly do you do?
I perform manicures and pedicures.
Describe a typical day of work.
It's preparing for the days' schedule, setting up my work area, performing my work, cleaning up after each client, rechecking the schedule, doing huge amounts of laundry, mopping the floors and keeping the area very clean.
What are the tools of the trade that you use the most?
Water, soap, files, clippers, polish, acetone, cotton, lotions.
What's your favorite gadget?
What are some common myths about your profession?
That it is very easy, and that anyone can do it.
How do you use computers?
To check my daily schedule.
Are there specialty software programs for your profession?
Yes. Envision is a client-scheduling program.
What is the average salary for your field?
It solely depends on where you work, whether you are paid hourly or on commission and the amount of tips you receive.
What are the best ways to find or get a job?
By checking want ads.
Does graduating from a prestigious school make a difference in landing a good job?
How available are internships?
What kinds of jobs are available for graduating students who specialize in your profession?
There is a shortage of nail technicians in this area, so the field is open.
How does working for a prestigious organization make a difference?
The salon or spa's location is the key factor. A wealthy neighborhood will attract wealthy patrons.
Tell us about your education. What degrees/certifications did you get?
I attended beauty school and took a rigorous test to get my nail technician license from the state of Colorado.
If someone has the talent already, should they go to school (or get professional training) and why?
It is mandatory to do the required number of hours at school in order to qualify for examination by the state licensing board.
What factors should prospective students consider when choosing a school?
I would recommend a school that is part of a city-sponsored program rather than a private beauty school. In Denver, that might include Emily Griffith Opportunity School.
How did you find a school?
In the phone book. Then I visited some schools. What tipped the scale toward the one I selected was the idea that I could probably work at one of its salons when I had my license.
How is the job market now in the profession?
How do you think it will be in five years?
Depends on the economy in five years.
How has the popularity of the Internet affected your profession?
Tremendously. People look for salons online, make appointments, buy gift certificates. We use it to order supplies, schedule appointments and look for work opportunities.
What topics are emerging as hot issues in the field?
Avoiding nail fungus, especially for people with acrylic nails.
Is there anything else you can tell us about yourself, your career, or the nail tech profession that would be interesting or helpful to others aspiring to enter and succeed in your profession?
People need to know that this is a demanding job that requires focus, dedication and physical endurance.


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When Katarina Bishop was three, her parents took her to the Louvre...to case it. For her seventh birthday, Katarina and her Uncle Eddie traveled to Austria...to steal the crown jewels. When Kat turned fifteen, she planned a con of her own—scamming her way into the best boarding school in the country, determined to leave the family business behind. Unfortunately, leaving "the life" for a normal life proves harder than she'd expected.
Soon, Kat's friend and former co-conspirator, Hale, appears out of nowhere to bring her back into the world she tried so hard to escape. But he has good reason: a powerful mobster's art collection has been stolen, and he wants it returned. Only a master thief could have pulled this job, and Kat's father isn't just on the suspect list, he is the list. Caught between Interpol and a far more deadly enemy, Kat's dad needs her help.
For Kat there is only one solution: track down the paintings and steal them back. So what if it's a spectacularly impossible job? She's got two weeks, a teenage crew, and hopefully just enough talent to pull off the biggest heist in her family's (very crooked) history—and, with any luck, steal her life back along the way.
I purchased Heist Society in June of 2010 because it looked spectacular and I'd read some favorable ideas. It sat patiently on my dresser for six months until during a recent read-a-thon I saw on Twitter that Kristen of Bookworming in the 21st Century read it and gave it 5 stars. I'd just finished a heavy, contemporary novel, and knew right away that I had to pick up Heist Society. Heist Society is a fast-paced, fun and flirty read, which was exactly what I needed.
Whether it's James Bond or Ally Carter, I think any great spy story needs to have two particular elements, and Heist Society had them both. A setting abroad that gives the reader a case of wanderlust? Check. Gadgets so fancy I covet them yet would have no idea how to use them in real life? Check.
In addition to all of this, Carter has also created some lovable characters. Although Kat is sharp and a criminal mastermind who's able to think on her feet, she also has a compassionate side. I loved her sidekick, Hale, for similar reasons. Sure, he acted cocky sometimes, but also had a very sweet side.
I am so glad that I decided to send my TBR pile into turmoil and throw Heist Society into the mix. This is the perfect book for anyone who loves adventure, spies, strong female characters and cute boys. I can see just about any teen girl finding an element of this book that they love. I can't wait to read Heist Society's upcoming sequel Uncommon Criminals, as well as Carter's other books.


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- Posted on: Jan 30 2016
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Clue: Yachter's bane
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The 100-kilowatt OurSolar community solar array at Consolidated Electric Cooperative, the first of its kind in the state of Ohio, is now fully operational and producing renewable energy for Consolidated members.
According to Ben Wilson, manager of power delivery engineering for Ohio's Electric Cooperatives, Consolidated's array started producing energy on Wednesday, Sept. 7, and generated 439 kilowatt-hours in its first day.
During the hour ending at 5 p.m. on Sept. 7, the Consolidated OurSolar array produced 55 kilowatts, which coincided with a FirstEnergy transmission peak.
"The fact that it hit a transmission peak on its very first day is very interesting and exciting," Wilson said.
Consolidated, which is marketing panel subscriptions to co-op members, has 120 of its 304 panels subscribed, upon the project's launch.
"Consolidated was so excited to be the first to install an OurSolar array," said Pam Hawk, vice president of human resources and marketing services at Consolidated. "There is a lot of excitement from our membership around the project, as it's the first community solar array for a not-for-profit utility in the state of Ohio."
Consolidated's OurSolar array is the first of 23 planned solar arrays at electric cooperatives around Ohio. Upon completion of the entire statewide project, 2,100 kilowatts of renewable energy capacity will have been added to Buckeye Power's generation portfolio.


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Anti-Affleck "Batman" Change.org petitioners: Put the pen down and chill a minute
My first thought upon learning that Ben Affleck, who went from Oscar-winning golden boy to sad laughingstock to Oscar-winning golden boy had been cast as Batman in the next "Superman" movie was "Well, that could be really cool and unexpected!"
My second thought? "The fanboys are gonna lose their crap."
I got a press release this morning about the number of Affleck-as-Batman petitions on Change.org, both for and against the casting.There are more than 5000 signatures on one anti-Ben petition and 500 on another begging Warner Brothers to stop him from "ruining the legacy" of the series. Interestingly enough, there are only five signatures on one that supports him and asks fans to chill with "a cup of tea."
Video: Ben Affleck as Batman? It's true
Some of those signers may not have been alive in 1989, when a well-known comic actor was cast as Batman and everybody freaked the heck out, because how could the dude from "Night Shift" and "Gung Ho" possibly have the chops to carry off Bruce Wayne's suave-cool and haunted sadness, or Batman's physical imposing stature? The heck? Come on, man!
But now Michael Keaton's "Batman" is considered a triumph. He got his shot and he proved everyone wrong. I must also mention Affleck's buddy, George "Nipples McGee" Clooney. If he and "Batman and Robin" didn't murder the whole thing, nothing can. For real.
I don't like petitions like this because in the real world, they amount to a bunch of fans demanding some very real person lose their job because they say so. He hasn't even started ths job yet. I get the massive feelings of ownership that fans feel for this character and the comic books, cartoons and movies featuring him. But you don't know how he's gonna be. You could be wrong. His last few roles have been great. You haven't even seen a script. And it's not like "Man of Steel" was any sort of classic triumph in cinematic cinemahood or whatever.
So what I'm saying is…give him a chance. Put down the pen. It's not gonna work anyway. Contracts are signed. It's gonna happen. I love your democratic voice, and you have the right to do that. But you shouldn't get so worked up until you see the movie and it sucks. And maybe it won't!
Wait before you hate.


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After upgrading my SamSung Galaxy SII to Android 4, the play/stereo button on my car stereo quit having the desired effect while streaming audio from Listen over bluetooth.
Thanks to this post, I found Media Button Router. Installed it, configured it to send all media controls to Listen, and it just works. Even seems more reliable than before.
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