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英 语 试 卷
考生注意:本卷有7 大题,共99小题。试题均采用连续编号,所有答案务必按照规定在答题纸上完成,做在试卷上不给分。
Part 1 Listening (第一部分听力)
I. Listening Comprehension (听力理解): (共30分)
A. Listen and choose the right picture (根据你听到的内容,选出相应的图片): (共6分)
1. ______ 2. ______ 3. ______ 4. ______ 5. ______ 6. ______
B. Listen to the dialogue and choose the best answer to the question you hear (根据你听到的对话和问题,选出最恰当的答案): (共10分)
7. A) Noise pollution. B) Air pollution. C) Water pollution. D) Light pollution.
8. A) At the bank. B) At the restaurant. C) At the cinema. D) At home.
9. A) The grey one. B) The light blue one.
C) The dark blue one. D) The dark green one.
10. A) A doctor. B) A teacher. C) An officer. D) An engineer.
11. A) The woman's hobby. B) The man's hobby.
C) The woman's job. D) The man's job.
12. A) The woman is on a diet. B) The man is putting on weight.
C) The woman exercises regularly. D) The man exercises regularly.
13. A) At 7:10. B) At 7:20. C) At 7:30. D) At 7:40.
14. A) Nice. B) Busy. C) Relaxing. D) Quiet.
15. A) Maths. B) Physics. C) English. D) Chinese.
16. A) To a post office. B) To her friend's home.
C) To a supermarket. D) To an office building.
C. Listen to the passage and tell whether the following statements are true or false (判断下列句子是否符合你听到的短文内容,符合的用"T"表示,不符合的用"F"表示):
17. Mr. and Mrs. Keller had three sons and two daughters.
18. Mr. and Mrs. Keller's sons worked in the post office.
19. Mrs. Keller learnt the news of her son's death on the phone.
20. Mrs. Keller stayed in hospital for two weeks after her son's death.
21. Mrs. Keller's elder daughter died when she was having an operation.
22. After her daughter's death, Mrs. Keller didn't dare to make phone calls.
23. With the doctor's help, Mrs. Keller's problem was solved in the end.
D. Listen to the dialogue and complete the following sentences(听对话,完成下列内容。每空格限填一词):(共7分)
24. John and Helen will move into the new house in .
25. Helen is to buy some appliances for the new house.
26. The appliances store in this area is holding a .
27. The prices in that store will be reduced by .
28. John says they don't have much money left this .
29. He suggests buying something that doesn't too much.
30. John doesn't think that they need to at all.
Part 2 Vocabulary and Grammar(第二部分词汇和语法)
II. Choose the best answer (选择最恰当的答案): (共20分)
31. Many people were late work this morning because of the heavy fog.
A) with B) by C) for D) about
32. My cousin is not old enough to look after when his parents are away.
A) he B) his C) him D) himself
33. People send text messages to greet each other New Year's Eve.
A) in B) on C) at D) of
34. When Paul saw the button, he knew he had found useful for the case.
A) everything B) something C) anything D) nothing
35. You don't need to buy butter today. We still have left.
A) a little B) a few C) many D) several
36. He just kept silent he knew clearly it was his turn to speak.
A) if B) because C) after D) though
37. Steven plans to make model this term after finishing this one.
A) the other B) the others C) another D) others
38. Jessica raised her painting enough for the whole class to see.
A) high B) higher C) highest D) the highest
39. You'd better follow the doctor's advice, you won't get well soon.
A) and B) so C) but D) or
40. Mike's new camera was lost during his visit in Tibet, ?
A) was it B) was he C) wasn't it D) wasn't he
41. All the mails will be checked before they are sent.
A) care B) carful C) more careful D) carefully
42. You either set the alarm clock or ask for a morning call.
A) should B) may C) ought to D) must
43. I think Robert's voice similar to your uncle's on the phone.
A) hears B) sounds C) listens D) listens to
44. Wait a minute, let me you how to use this new dish-washer.
A) show B) to show C) showing D) will show
45. I don't like taking a bus during rush hours. I would rather a bike.
A) to ride B) riding C) ride D) rode
46. It's unnecessary for you so much luggage for a business trip.
A) carrying B) carry C) are carrying D) to carry
47. Last Thursday Jane told me she a piano test that weekend.
A) takes B) took C) would take D) had taken
48. Albert hates here and there to attend all kinds of boring conferences.
A) fly B) flying C) flies D) has flown
49. —I'm so excited! I didn't expect my first interview could be so successful!
A) Thank you. B) Congratulations!
C) What a pity! D) Good idea!
50. —Do you mind if I open the window a bit wider?
A) Yes, please. B) Sorry to hear that.
C) Of course not. D) Yes, you're right.
III. Complete the following passage with the words or phrases in the box. Each word or phrase can only be used once(将下列单词或词组填入空格。每空格限填一词,每个单词或词组只能填一次):(共8分)
A. snacks B. landed C. check in D. actually
E. close F. serious G. completely H. next to I. a couple of
Hi Janet,
I've finally arrived here in Paris. It has been a very long journey—I never knew that travelling could be so tiring!
I got a taxi to take me to the airport yesterday morning. I had to 51 two hours before the time on my ticket. I gave the airline my luggage, and got my boarding pass. Then I had to go through security. There, a 52 woman checked inside my other bags. After that, I still had an hour left, so I looked around some shops in the airport. I bought myself a magazine and some 53 for the trip.
I had never been on a plane before, so once I sat down I listened carefully to all the safety instructions. Then the plane took off. I was 54 to a window, so I was able to watch the ground slowly disappear.
The journey took ten hours, all the way from New York to Paris. I was given dinner and breakfast, and watched 55 interesting movies on the plane. When we arrived, I had to remember the time difference—the time in Paris is six hours ahead of New York, and I had to change my watch from midnight to six in the morning. I missed a whole night!
After we 56 and got off the plane, we went to find our bags. I was happy because I found my luggage quite quickly. The woman 57 me on the plane was not so lucky—her luggage was sent to a different place!
I took the bus into Paris, as the airport is 58 almost an hour away from the city center, I then had to carry my heavy luggage down onto the underground, and travel three stops to get to my hotel.
Now I am going to sleep, because I am tired. It was a long journey, but I think I am really going to have a great holiday in Paris.
IV. Complete the sentences with the given words in their suitable forms(用括号中所给单词 的适当形式完成下列句子。每空格限填一词):(共8分)
59. The lift went wrong when it came to the floor. (eight)
60. As I couldn't find my mobile phone, Mum asked me to use . (her)
61. John has a big collection of from various kinds of plants. (leaf)
62. It was amazing that the young kid could recite the long poem . (correct)
63. Today I read an article about the famous Chinese Cai Lun. (invent)
64. Joan's suggestion was really for me to make a right decision. (help)
65. He was so disappointed to find that his secretary was a person. (honest)
66. My friends helped me to a party for my grandparents. (organization)
V. Rewrite the following sentences as required(根据所给要求,改写下列句子。每空格限填一词): (共14分)
67. Tom put the bottle of medicine on the top of the shelf. (改为否定句)
Tom the bottle of medicine on the top of the shelf.
68. The fruit you ordered on line will be delivered in two days. (对划线部分提问)
will the fruit you ordered on line be delivered?
69. The air pollution in our city is very serious. (改为感叹句)
the air pollution in our city is!
70. He went through many interviews in order to find a job he liked. (保持句意基本不变)
He went through many interviews he could find a job he liked.
71. The sofa was very heavy. The removal man couldn't carry it alone. (合并为一句)
The sofa was for the removal man to carry alone.
72. They have rebuilt the bridge twice since two years ago. (改为被动语态)
The bridge rebuilt twice since two years ago.
73. "Do you have a meeting to attend tomorrow?" I asked Jack. (改为宾语从句)
I asked Jack he a meeting to attend the next day.
Part 3 Reading and Writing(第三部分读写)
VI. Reading comprehension (阅读理解): (共50分)
A. Choose the best answer(根据短文内容,选择最恰当的答案): ( 12分)
Sunday, October 16 Fine
Today was one of the best days of my life, as I did a skydive for the first time.
I was really nervous when I got onto the plane and it began to fly higher into the sky. All my family and friends were waiting in a field down below. To stop myself from feeling afraid, I had to keep telling myself why I was doing it.
I decided two weeks ago to take part in this skydive for charity because I wanted to raise money to build a library at my local school. I asked everyone I knew to sponsor(赞助)me. People were very generous. Since then I have spent hours every day learning the skills.
It was not long before the day arrived and I was walking onto the plane. It seemed hours had gone by as we started on the runway and took off into the clouds, but it can only have been a few minutes. The teacher checked everything for us one last time before opening the door. The cold wind rushed in, and I felt my heart beat faster. Finally, it was my turn to jump. The teacher then put his hand on my back and pushed me out of the plane!
Suddenly, I was falling through the sky. I was probably around three kilometers above the ground and going at a high speed. The plane disappeared in a few seconds, and I was completely alone, with the ground getting closer and closer all the time. It may seem a strange thing to say, but I felt as if I were a bird and quickly forgot all my worries and fears.
After around 30 seconds, I pulled the cord of the parachute(降落伞)on my back. I felt it pull me upwards as it opened, and then I began to float downwards to the ground below. Soon I landed in a field where my family were waiting.
I found it exciting to fall through the sky, but I was also very happy to have both my feet back on the ground again.
74. This article is a(n) .
A) letter B) diary C) advertisement D) speech
75. The weather today is .
A) cloudy B) rainy C) snowy D) sunny
76. The writer has learnt skydiving for .
A) 2 weeks B) 2 days C) several hours D) many years
77. The underlined part"doing it" in paragraph 2 refers to .
A) getting onto the plane B) doing the skydiving
C) getting so afraid D) talking to myself
78. The writer opened the parachute .
A) as soon as she left the plane B) a few minutes after she left the plane
C) thirty seconds after she left the plane D) thirty minutes after she left the plane
79. The money the writer has raised will be used for .
A) sending some children to school.
B) setting up a skydiving club in her school.
C) building a library at her local school.
D) building a new school in her neighborhood.
B. Choose the words or expressions and complete the passage(选择最恰当的单词或词语完成短文):(12分)
It was Tuesday evening, and the rain sounded like a drum as it hit the street outside. When I arrived at the house, I got out of the car and ran to the door. I knocked on it three times, 80 , and then knocked five times. The door opened quietly and a short man looked at me.
'You're late,' Jim said.
'I had to 81 that I wasn't followed,' I replied.
He turned and led me inside. I followed Jim to where Mike and Pete were sitting. I joined them, and looked down at the piles of paper that covered the table.
'Are these the plans?' I asked.
'Of course,' Pete smiled. 'Now we know exactly where the bank holds the money, the gold and the jewels.'
'And soon all of it will be 82 ,' I said, smiling back at him.
'This time next week, we'll be sitting on a distant beach somewhere, and no one will ever find us,' Pete said.
We spent the next hour rewriting the 83 for Friday. We decided that Mike would go in before lunch, to find out where the guard was standing. Pete and Jim would run into the bank with their guns ten minutes later. I would wait in the car outside and be 84 to drive them away when they had filled their suitcases with as much money as possible.
It was still raining on Friday. At exactly eleven o'clock, the three men came running out of the bank, each of them holding a gun and a suitcase full of cash.
I started the car immediately and drove 85 through the streets. Pete, Mike and Jim were all smiling to themselves. That would soon change, however, when they realized that we were going straight to a factory where the police were waiting.
80. A) waited B) shouted C) begged D) laughed
81. A) work out B) point out C) make sure D) be afraid
82. A) mine B) ours C) his D) theirs
83. A) letters B) cards C) stories D) plans
84. A) friendly B) ready C) free D) clever
85. A) angrily B) politely C) carefully D) quickly
C. Read the passage and fill in the blanks with proper words(在短文的空格内填入适当的词,使其内容通顺,每空格限填一词,首字母已给):(14分)
"There is no love which is more sincere than the love of food," said Anglo-Irish writer George Bernard Shaw. Like Bernard Shaw, many writers e 86 food very much, and they say and write interesting things about it.
British poet Owen Meredith(1831-1891) learnt a lot about food when he lived in Paris. He famously said, "We may live without friends, we may live without books, but civilized(文明的) men cannot live without c 87 ."
American writer Mark Twain also wrote a lot about food. "When you have t 88 watermelon," he wrote, "you know what angels eat."
American cookbook writer Alice May Brock has some simple rules about food from different
c 89 . "If you want to cook international food, it's easy," she wrote. "Put tomatoes on the plate and it's Italian. Use soy sauce and it's Chinese. A 90 wine to the recipe(食谱) and it's French. Sour cream makes it Russian and lemon makes it Greek. But garlic makes it good! Cheers!"
Tea and coffee are even more i 91 for some people. There is a Chinese saying, "It is better to go without food for three days, than tea for one."
American President Abraham Lincoln was often rude about the tea and coffee which was served to him. For example, he was in a Washington restaurant one day, and when the main meal was over, a cup of hot l 92 was placed in front of him. He drank a bit and was clearly angry. "Waiter," he said, "if this is coffee, please bring me some tea; and if this is tea, please bring me some coffee."
D. Answer the questions(根据短文内容回答下列问题): ( 12分)
One Saturday afternoon, Tom and his sister, Viv, were having tea in a café. Tom was telling Viv about his history project. "On Monday I am giving a speech in front of the class. It will be about famous inventions," Tom told Viv. "Let's go to the public library and find a book on inventions," suggested Viv. "We'll call the library first to see what time it closes."
They walked over to an old telephone box and went inside. Just as Viv was about to ring '1888', the number for Directory Enquiries(电话号查询台), there was a loud crash outside the phone box. A woman had dropped her shopping bags.
Viv dialed the number. When she had finished, the telephone box started shaking, and a loud noise filled their ears. The shopping centre disappeared, and everything went dark. Suddenly there was a big bump. The telephone box stopped shaking and everything was quiet. Tom and Viv looked out of the window. They couldn't believe their eyes! They were in the middle of a large field. Tom pushed the door and stepped outside.
"This is amazing!" he said. "I think we've travelled through time."
Suddenly some men on horses appeared. They were wearing strange clothes. They saw the children and started riding towards them, shouting.
"Let's get out of here!" Tom shouted. They ran back inside and closed the door behind them.
"Those men look like people from the past," Tom said. "You dialed the number '1888' for Directory Enquiries. If we dial '2010', perhaps we'll return home."
Tom dialed the number. He was nervous, however, and dialed '3010' by mistake. The telephone box started shaking again, and the field disappeared. There was another large bump. Looking outside, the children saw strange buildings and cars. A face suddenly appeared outside the window. The person had three eyes! Viv shouted with fear.
"I don't want to be in the future. I want to go home," said Viv.
Tom quickly dialed '2010'. Soon they were back in the shopping centre. Outside, a woman was picking up some shopping that she had dropped.
Tom recognized the woman. "We're back! Let's help that woman with her shopping," he said.
"Thank you. You're very kind," the woman replied to Tom's offer of help.
She turned to look at the children. Tom and Viv jumped in horror. Thewoman had three eyes…
93. What speech would Tom give in front of the class?
94. Did they know the telephone number of the public library?
95. How did they travel through time to the past?
96. Which number would enable them to go back home?
97. How did Viv feel when she saw a face with three eyes in the year 3010?
98. Where had the woman probably come from?
VII. Writing (作文): (共20分)
99. Write a composition in at least 60 words according to the given situation (根据所给情景写一篇不少于60词的短文)
Suppose your school newspaper is holding a discussion about the topic "What makes a good class leader ", please write an article about your opinion on the topic and give reasons.(假如你们的校报在组织一场关于"怎样才是好的班干部"的讨论,请写出你的想法和理由。)


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- 4 small / medium sized potatoes,
- 1 tsp butter,
- 1 tablespoon shredded cheddar cheese,
- 1 heaping spoon of yogurt,
- 3 tablespoons canned peas and carrots,
- 1 clove of garlic,
- Salt,
- Pickles, jalapenos, roastes red peppers.
- Wash the potatoes well and divide them in half,
- Place the potatoes into a microwave safe plate cut sides facing upwards,
- Put it in the microwave and cook for 10 min.,
- Remove the plate and check the consistency, if you need cook for 1-2 minutes.,
- Remove the inside of the potatoes with the help of a knife, and put into another plate,
- Add butter, cheddar and salt, mix with a fork,
- Spread the mixture back into the potatoes,
- Mix yogurt in a separate bowl with salt and garlic,
- Share the mixture over the potatoes,
- Garnish with gherkin pickles, jalapeno, roasted peppers, etc.
Bon Appetit…

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This year we celebrated our volunteers and all the wonderful things they do for Madison Friends of International Students at the Vignette Dining Club on Sunday April 23rd from 2:00-4:00pm. Just over 40 volunteers and a handful of international students through our Global Friends program joined us out in the country side for good company, delicious food, and gorgeous weather. We gave special recognition to the following volunteers for the extra time and commitment they have donated this past year:
- Program Coordinators:
- English Classes: Bingbing Chen (with honorable mention to all English teachers)
- Furniture Program: Mike von Schneidemesser (honorable mention to assistant)
- Global Friends: Rose Turnley
- Temporary Homestay: Jessica Benjamin
- Thanksgiving Hospitality: Diane Soles
- Database Manager: Anne Altstatt
- Office Personnel: Nancy Kelly; Joan Maynard; Sue Thieben
And bid a fond farewell to outgoing Board Members Bob Nolan and Mara Helmke for their abundant energy and endless time commitment to the Board over the years. Thank you Bob and Mara- you will be missed!
Please plan to join us next year for our annual volunteer celebration held during Volunteer Appreciation week in April of 2018. This is a great chance to meet other MFIS volunteers, share your experiences, learn about our other programs, hear updates, ask questions, and speak directly to program coordinators and Board Members.


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Zachary Cole's new personal shopper is stunning in more ways than one. Gone is the staid, professional Jonathan. In his place is sexy, whirlwind Edgar, whose methods and lifestyle are less than orthodox. Still reeling from the experience, Zack can't get him out of his head. He needs to see him again. Even if it does involve dragging his heavily pregnant sister and her dalmatian into his cunning plan.
Sick of being dumped yet again, dog-walker Edgar's pledged to stay single and put energy into finding a career more suited to an adult instead. Zack might be extremely tempting...and just happen to pop up wherever he goes, but that doesn't mean he's going to change his mind. He's got bigger priorities in life than a website designer who's after a brief walk on the wild side. Edgar's heart has taken enough of a bruising. He's not prepared to get dumped again.
Zack wants love. Edgar only wants friendship. Can the two men find common ground amid the chaos of Edgar's life? Or is Zack going to find that no matter what he does, there's no happy ending and he'll have to walk away?
Warning: This story contains dogs. Lots of dogs. Big ones. Small ones. Naughty ones. Ones that like ducks, squirrels and lakes and ones that like to be carried. No dogs were harmed in the writing of this book.
- 3 To Be Read lists
- 1 Read list
Pairings: M-M
Heat Level: 4
Romantic Content: 5
Ending: Click here to reveal
Character Identities: Gay
Protagonist 1 Age: 18-25
Protagonist 2 Age: 26-35
Tropes: Bad Breakup, Unrequited Love
Word Count: 75 000
Setting: London
Languages Available: English
He stared long and hard at the computer screen in front of him, re-reading the words several times to make sure he'd read them correctly. When he was sure his eyes really weren't deceiving him, he reached for his phone. Pressing the necessary buttons, he tapped his fingers impatiently while he waited for the call to connect, still staring at the words on the computer screen as it rang and rang. There was no way in hell he was leaving a message, so he was just about to hang up when a breathless voice finally sounded on the other end. "Lo."
Edgar got straight to the point. "I just logged on to Facebook."
"Right."READ MORE
Edgar pulled a face, wishing it carried down the phone line. He should have FaceTimed him. "That's all you've got to say?"
"What do you want me to say?"
"Maybe an explanation of why your Facebook status has suddenly changed back to single…you know, considering the fact I thought we were meant to be seeing each other. Remember when you texted me, urging me to look at your Facebook status, just so I could see you'd changed it to being in a relationship with me? And that was six weeks ago."
"Oh, right. I was going to call you."
Edgar stayed silent, naturally expecting some sort of explanation would follow. When it didn't, he caved, asking the question that would confirm whether the assumption he'd made since reading the status was true. "So, I'm dumped then, am I?"
A long-drawn-out sigh echoed down the phone line like the question he'd asked was unnecessarily tedious. "You didn't think we were serious, did you?"
The way Edgar saw it, he had two choices: lie and hold on to his pride, or tell the truth and risk coming across like a pathetic loser. He chose the former. "No, of course not. I just thought when things came to their inevitable end, you might actually bother telling me."
"Yeah, well…"
He trailed off and Edgar became aware of another voice in the background. A man's voice. "Is someone else there with you? It's"—he checked his watch—"ten in the evening. Who…" Realization dawned on him, a little too late. He wasn't just dumped. He'd already been replaced. In fact, there'd probably been an overlap and he'd just been too stupid to realize it. Now that he thought about it, Patrick had been fairly elusive for the last couple of weeks: leaving straight after they'd fucked and not answering his phone more times than he had. It was probably a miracle he'd answered it today. Particularly, since he was apparently busy.
There was another quiet mumble of voices before Patrick came back on the line. "Yeah…listen, I've got to go. Good luck with…stuff. It's…yeah." There was a click and the phone went dead.
Edgar sat in stunned silence for a minute before immediately dialing another number. This time it only rang twice before the phone was picked up. "What?"
"Ella, I need you to come around to mine. Patrick's just dumped me."
The woman on the other end swore loudly. "I can't keep doing these post-break-up pity parties. I'm going to end up an alcoholic."
He could see her point. It did happen fairly frequently. "Even if I tell you that I only found out through Facebook? Apparently, the bastard didn't think I was on the list of people who needed to know. And he's already got another guy over there."
She sighed. "Fine. No vodka, though. I'll do wine or beer. Nothing stronger than that."
Edgar smiled. "Deal. I'll stick the wine in the fridge. It will be chilled by the time you get here."
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He stared across the table in utter astonishment. Miles, his boyfriend of two years, stared impassively back without speaking. Zack shook his head in disbelief, unable to believe this was actually happening. "You brought me out to dinner to dump me?"
Miles chewed at his bottom lip, his gaze darting around the half-empty Mexican restaurant. "I thought this conversation might be easier in a public place."
Zack almost choked on the wine he'd just taken a sip of. "Of course. I mean…why would I want to be embarrassed and humiliated behind closed doors, when I can be embarrassed and humiliated in front of a whole bunch of strangers instead."
"Listen." Miles's hand inched across the table, nearly taking hold of Zack's before seemingly realizing it wasn't the most appropriate action when you were in the middle of a breakup. He withdrew it, his fingers curling around a napkin instead. "It's not because I don't care. It's because I do care."
Zack's laugh was bitter. "Right. Nothing says I love you like, it's been nice living with you but now we're done."
Leaning back in his chair, Miles threw an exasperated look at Zack. "Are you going to let me explain or not?"
Zack polished off the last few swallows of wine in his glass before immediately reaching for the bottle. If this didn't call for drinking more heavily than normal, he wasn't sure what would. He waved a hand. "Sure. Explain."
"What did we do last night?"
Zack thought back. "I had a website to finish. You"—he shrugged—"I don't know. You were in the other room…watching something on TV. Golf or something."
Miles quirked an eyebrow. "Rugby actually. And how many nights are we perfectly happy to spend like that?"
"I don't get your point."
A look of frustration settled on Miles's face. "We're settling, Zack. We have a perfectly nice life together"—his lips twisted on the word nice—"but, where's the excitement? Where's the passion? How many times did you think about me today while you were at work?"
Zack's eyebrows knitted together, confused by the odd question. "I was busy. I'm trying to build a business, as you well know."
Crossing his arms, Miles gave him a look like he'd proved a point. "So, zero times then? That's fine. I didn't think about you either." He leaned forward, the frustration having given way to a look of intensity. "And don't you think that's wrong? We should be out finding the man that makes our hearts beat faster. The one we can't stop thinking about. The one that drives us absolutely crazy but in a good way. Not at home, happy to spend most of our time in separate rooms. We deserve more. Both of us." He relaxed back in the chair, looking suddenly weary. "That's what I want anyway. And that's what I want for you too. I love you, but I'm not in love with you."
Zack dropped his gaze to the menu, the letters failing to come together to form anything that resembled words. They hadn't even ordered yet. He guessed they probably weren't going to bother now, which made it all the more peculiar that Miles had insisted on dropping this bombshell at a restaurant rather than at the home they both shared. "That's such a cliché."
Miles gave a sad little smile. "I know, but it's also true. And if you're honest, you'll admit it's exactly the same for you. Think about what you're feeling now. It's not heartbreak, is it? You're not wondering how you can possibly get through the day without me. You're thinking about more practical stuff, like who gets to keep the TV we went halves on."
Zack thought about arguing, but what was the point? Miles had clearly already made his mind up. "You can have the TV. You watch it more than me anyway. You can have it for the golf…I mean, rugby."
Miles stood up from the table, shaking his head. "I don't want the damn TV! You're completely missing the point, Zack. I don't know if you're being deliberately obtuse…or just—" He broke off, sighing. "Anyway…I'm going to go…home and pack. I'll go and stay with my brother for a while until I can find somewhere else. I thought maybe you could stay here and eat. You know…give me a bit of time on my own, so it's a little less awkward."
"Less awkward. Right!" Zack found himself nodding. He wasn't even sure what he was nodding for. It just seemed an appropriate response. At least the purpose behind the restaurant visit for dumping him was now abundantly clear.
Miles took a step away from the table before pausing. "I'm hoping you'll look back one day and thank me for this." He took in the less than convinced expression on Zack's face. "I did say one day. And I'm also holding out hope that we might stay friends. Maybe not yet, but in time."
He didn't wait for an answer before leaving. Zack was glad. It saved him from the temptation of telling his ex-boyfriend where he could stick his offer of friendship. He waved a waiter over. "More wine please. Lots more wine."
Chapter One
Three years later
Edgar took a surreptitious look around the room at the other candidates for the job. There were four in total. Five, if you included him. Which was far too many in his opinion. Back in school, he'd had a teacher named Mr. Tompkins. He'd been a big barrel-chested man with the bushiest moustache Edgar had ever seen, either before then, or since. He was also pretty much the only teacher Edgar had ever gotten along with; the rest seeming to have him down as some sort of troublemaker.
It wasn't as if he'd been rude to teachers or disruptive in lessons. In fact, he'd been the very model of charm and politeness. It was just that Edgar Fletcher, and strange events and coincidences, seemed to go hand in hand. Things just happened. Things that were completely outside his control. Occasionally to him, but more often than not, to other people around him. Somehow, it was always deemed to be his fault. How was he supposed to know that accidentally leaving superglue in his school bag could have resulted in Sarah Roberts sticking herself to a chair? Nobody seemed remotely interested in finding out how the glue had leaked or why she'd been touching his bag anyway. As usual, he was the one summoned to the headmaster's office and, as usual, he was the one that got into trouble for bringing the glue into school. As for Sarah Roberts, her smug smiles from that day onward were nothing short of nauseating.
Anyway, Mr. Tompkins had been different. He'd been surprisingly easygoing for a maths teacher and Edgar had learnt many things from him. Okay, so most of them had absolutely nothing to do with maths and more to do with life in general. But one lesson in particular had stuck with him. It had been on probability. Mr. Tompkins had said that probability odds could be changed. That if you ever found the odds were against you, then sometimes there were things you could do to make them more favorable. Or words to that effect anyway. They may not have been his exact words, but that's what Edgar had taken from it. He'd lost count of the number of times he'd lived by that principle since, and so far, it had served him well.
At the moment, he had a one-in-five chance of getting the job. When he'd seen it advertised, it had sounded absolutely perfect. Who wouldn't want to get paid to shop for other people? He shopped all the time. He was an expert at shopping. Sure, he had absolutely zero experience at being a personal shopper. In fact, he hadn't really known before seeing the advert that there was any such thing. But, seriously how hard could it be? He'd already convinced himself the job was his and that he would be brilliant at it.
But, he wasn't liking these odds. He glanced down at his plain black T-shirt and non-ripped jeans. For him, he looked smart. However, the rest of the candidates were all dressed in smart suits. They all looked much older than his twenty-five years as well. He had a sneaky suspicion that unless he did something drastic, the odds of him landing this job were actually much lower than the twenty percent he'd calculated.
The receptionist had just left the room, telling them she'd be back in ten minutes to call the first person in for interview. Edgar glanced at his watch. Ten minutes. That should be enough time, it gave him two and a half minutes per person. He'd faced worse time limitations and still been successful, but it did mean he needed to get on with it.
Getting up from his chair, he strolled casually across the room, seating himself next to the only female candidate. She didn't even attempt to hide her suspicion at his sudden need to change seats. He smiled broadly, making sure to show his dimples. "Hi. How are you today?"
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When the receptionist returned, it was with her head down, staring intently at a clipboard held in front of her. Therefore, Edgar could forgive her immediate double-take when she finally lifted her head to find herself confronted with an entirely empty room—apart from him. He smiled and lifted his hand in a small wave. "Are we ready to start? Who are you after?"
She glanced back down at her clipboard. "Max Shaw."
Edgar shook his head. "Had to go. He decided that this really wasn't what he wanted to do with his life. He's a musician, see? Plays the bass guitar. He and his brother put a band together. They play twice a week in the local pub, but they haven't really given things a proper go because work gets in the way. He decided it was way past time he should follow his dreams. He'll be thirty-eight next week. If he doesn't do it now, when can he do it? He sends his apologies for wasting your time." Edgar waited patiently while she pulled a pen out of her pocket and crossed the name from her list.
"Lara Robinson?"
Edgar pasted a look of regret on his face. "Her baby's only three months old. And she's got a six-year-old on top of that. She made a rather hasty decision to return to work and she was already regretting it. So, rather than waste your time, she decided to pull out. She hopes it doesn't cause too many problems and she'll be sure to consider applying again if any opportunities come up when her children are older. Like in their teens. Both of them. You just don't get back those missing years."
Another name was comprehensively crossed from the list. "Riley Barron?"
Edgar leaned back in the chair. "American. Got really homesick for some reason when we were talking about all the great things about his homeland and comparing them to things here. Said he was going to go and buy a plane ticket. It seemed a bit of a rush decision to me, but hey, I guess he knows best, so what can you do? He apologizes for not staying and letting you know his decision in person. But, you know…" He shrugged.
Was it his imagination or were the receptionist's pen strokes getting progressively harder? He leaned forward. "Careful! You're going to go through the paper if you keep pressing that hard."
His attempt at helping was met with a glare. He held his hands up. Honestly, some people were just so ungrateful. The receptionist spoke slowly like she was trying to modulate her words. "The next name on my list is George Wilson? Let me guess. He made a snap decision to go and join the circus. And he had to go this very minute. He couldn't possibly hold off on it a moment longer."
Edgar frowned at the suggestion. "No. That would be ridiculous! Did you meet him? He was in his fifties. What would he do in a circus? I suppose he could be a clown. What, with the thick makeup, you probably wouldn't be able to tell his age. But, other roles, no way. He didn't have the presence for master of ceremonies. And unless he didn't tell me he had secret juggling skills…which I suppose is possible…after all we only spoke for two minutes and ten seconds. He—"
As she held up a hand to silence him, Edgar couldn't help but notice the slight tremble. He hoped she was okay. He waited patiently while she took a deep breath. That was a good idea. When you weren't feeling well, it was always beneficial to try and take in more oxygen. Was she counting as well? He'd never heard of that technique as an aid to illness, but he guessed if it worked for her, then who was he to judge? She finally spoke. "Do you know, I don't really care where"—she glanced back at the clipboard—"George went. He's clearly not here. I'll assume he sent his apologies."
Edgar nodded. "He did. And just in case you need the information"—he waved his hand in the direction of the clipboard—"for your records, he suddenly became concerned about a small medical problem he's had. He rushed off to make a doctor's appointment. I'd give you more information but it was quite a personal issue so I should really keep it confidential." Edgar coughed, pointing briefly at his crotch. "If you know what I mean." She said nothing. He waited, an uncomfortable silence stretching between them. He cleared his throat. "Do you have any other names on your list?"
The receptionist dutifully cast her eyes down again. The obedience was somewhat spoiled by the fact she was looking at the clipboard like she wanted to kill it. "Edgar Fletcher."
Edgar stuck his hand straight up in the air. "Present and correct and completely ready for my interview."
The smile she gave, if you could even call it a smile, was somewhat reminiscent of how he'd imagine a shark would look just before it opened its mouth to swallow its intended victim. "Follow me, please. I'm sure Mrs. Nielsen is going to have an absolutely wonderful time meeting you."
"I'm sure she will. I'm looking forward to meeting her as well." As Edgar followed her down the corridor, he reflected on the fact that the probability of him getting the job had now increased to a hundred percent. Mr. Tompkins had certainly known what he was talking about. Perhaps he should try and find the man and send him a card. He could offer to shop for him as well once he worked out what it actually entailed.
Mrs. Nielsen turned out to be a tiny woman who looked to be somewhere in her late forties. Given Edgar was six foot, she made him feel like a giant. He'd stood awkwardly through the receptionist's explanation of Edgar being the only candidate left. Then she'd made what could only be described as a hasty exit. Perhaps her sickness was getting worse. The poor woman probably needed to go and throw up. She needed to be a bit more careful about what she ate. Maybe on the way out, he could suggest a better diet for her.
He couldn't help but notice that as Mrs. Nielsen's gaze raked over him, she seemed less than impressed with what she saw. Finally, she waved him into the seat opposite her desk. "You're aware this is an interview? I mean, the clothes I might be able to forgive at a push. After all, this is a job about catering to a client's individual sense of style and making them stand out from the crowd…but the hair…the hair I can't forgive."
Edgar raked a hand through the peroxide locks he was so proud of. He had great hair and he knew it. Everyone told him that. Everyone apart from this lady that was. "What's wrong with it?"
The lady opposite him raised a perfectly shaped eyebrow. "It's dyed."
"You don't know that for sure. It could be natural." Edgar finished the sentence with a nod, hoping it would add some sincerity to the argument.
Mrs. Nielsen felt around on the desk without once taking her eyes of Edgar, her fingers finally closing around a pair of horn-rimmed spectacles. She put them on before leaning closer. "Then why are your eyebrows a different color?"
Edgar met her gaze steadily. "Maybe I dyed them."
Without comment, she took the glasses off again and placed them back on the desk. "I have a problem, Mr. Fletcher. A big problem."
Sensing that she wasn't quite at the stage where an offer of help would be appreciated, Edgar stayed silent. Sure enough, she carried on talking. "I need to appoint someone for this job today. I have two important clients, who have been with me for quite some time, scheduled early next week. Unfortunately, we had a sudden and unexpected departure from the team due to ill health. Everybody else is fully booked up and no matter how much I look at the schedules, I can't swap them around adequately enough to satisfy everyone. That leaves me with an unfortunate dilemma. If I don't appoint someone today, then I will have to call and disappoint those clients. They're busy people. Both big spenders as well. They're not clients I can afford to risk losing. But, your actions—whatever they were and however you did it—seem to have left me with no other choice…but you."
Edgar sat up straighter, wondering whether a wink would be going too far. He decided it probably would. She didn't exactly strike him as the flirty type. "One person. One job. Almost seems like fate, doesn't it?"
Mrs. Nielsen ignored him. "Now…it tells me two things about you. Firstly, that you really want this job"—she paused and waited until Edgar's enthusiastic head nodding had waned to a mere wobble—"and secondly, that you must have the gift of the gab. Somehow, you single-handedly talked a whole room full of people into leaving all within the space of a few minutes. Talk is a huge part of this job. You need to be able to establish rapport with the client, know what they need even before they do. If you can talk people out of a job they've spent time applying for, then maybe, and it's a huge maybe, you might have what it takes to forge a successful relationship with our clients"—she paused—"however, I'm not going to hire you."
Edgar sat back, stunned. The speech had sounded so promising right up until that last part. "Oh!"
She pulled a piece of paper in front of her. "If…you answer my questions satisfactorily, and promise to sort out your hair, I may offer you a trial. That's all I can promise you. Dependent on the success of that trial, then I might consider a more permanent role. Your choice. Do you want to carry on with the interview, knowing that it's for a trial rather than a permanent job?"
Edgar considered it for a moment. It wasn't exactly the result he'd been aiming for, but it was better than nothing. "Sure." After all, he was here now. He'd ace the questions, ace the trial. Then all of this would be just a mere hiccup in his newfound career. He'd be the best personal shopper the world had ever seen. She'd be begging him to work for her.COLLAPSE
Headinabook on Amazon wrote:
Quirky, delightful, sweet, entertaining and combustible chemistry create the perfect story. I loved the writing and story-line and the author took me on a delightful journey as these MC's find their way to love and their HEA.
Zack and Ed were so much fun to read about because their interactions were so creative and unique. i really enjoyed how the author created just the right characters to make this story work so very well!
There is so much heart and so many feels in this story that it definitely makes a five star read for me.
Wintermask on Amazon wrote:
This ideally sweet read.
We have Edgar who is sick of being dumped and having a terrible romantic life so much so he swears off men for a year, but then while trailing a new job he meets the very put together Zach.
Zach maybe put together in his professional life but his private life is another story, it's terrible that is until the fateful meeting with Edgar.
The book is a heart warming tale about hopes, dreams, being determined to fight and possibly be abit stalker-ish to get your man.
A really enjoyable read that includes lots of laughs, a Mr. Darcy moment and dogs, lots of dogs of all sizes and personalities.
Edgar is one of the most likable characters I've "met" in a long time, and Zack is the perfect match for him. The dogs are the icing on the cake of this zany, sweet love story. The story moves along at a pace that balances the character and relationship development with an actual plot line. While it felt like the characters had chemistry right away, they still let their relationship have at least a little time to grow before breaking out the "I love you's." I recommend this for anyone who likes their romance with a good amount of humor, as well as for the animal lovers out there.


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This Inhumane Trap Was Banned For 30 Years – But Now It's Legal Again. SHOCKING!
Determining what's legal and humane in the world of hunting can be a tricky business. While sometimes hunters and animal advocates are at odds over which practices are acceptable, there are some issues that are pretty clearly intolerable to both sides.
A new law in New Jersey overturns a 30-year ban on steel leg-hold traps that many argue are inhumane. Although the law was recently upheld in court, a number of animal rights advocates are determined to get them banned once again.
It's pretty shocking New Jersey would overturn a 30-year ban on a device that's so obviously inhumane. To learn more about this issue and sign a petition to change the new Jersey law.
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Shoulder-mounted large-caliber energy weapon. Fires a large purple bolt. Primarily used against aerial targets. Not to be confused with a Tetryon Pulse Launcher.
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The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has named the seventeen local government areas of Rivers State where results have been collated and ready for announcement.
And they include: Ahoada East, Bonny, Akuku-Toru, Obio-Akpor, Ogba-Egbema-Ndoni, Omuma, Port Harcourt, Ikwerre, Emohua, Tai, Opobo-Nkoro, Andoni ,Eleme, Etche, Ogu–Bolo, Oyigbo, Okrika.
The commission also named Adoada West, Asari Toru, Degema, Abua Odual, Khana and Gokana as the remaining six local government areas where the commission is expected to commence collation of electoral results.
The INEC Administrative Secretary in Rivers State, Elder Etim Umoh, who made the revelation at the stakeholders meeting in Port Harcourt noted that election did not hold in Abua-Odual Local Government area while the process will be concluded in the other five LGAs.
National Commissioner Supervising Bayelsa, Edo, and Rivers State, May Agbamuche-Mbu, in her address, advised stakeholders including traditional rulers, religious leaders, political leaders and youths to allow peace to reign before, during and after the conclusion of the collations of the Governorship and State House of Assembly elections.
Agbamuche-Mbu, at the stakeholders meeting held around Eastern By-Pass, Port Harcourt, said the meeting is aimed at providing the people with the opportunity to understand the regulations and guidelines for the conduct the suspended elections and collations of results.
In his remarks, the Chairman, Inter-Agency Consultative Security Committee, Usman Belel, who is the Commissioner of Police in Rivers State, harped on the need for stakeholders to allow peace to reign just as he reiterated the command's resolve to ensure there's no violence in the forthcoming supplementary elections and collations of results.
DAILY POST reports that a little drama ensued when the Governorship Candidate of Advance Peoples Democratic Alliance, APDA, Isreal Warigbani demanded to know if INEC was aware of several litigations against it, but was shouted down.
Warigbani stormed out of the meeting and spoke with newsmen outside the venue.
On his part, the Governorship Candidate of the African Action Congress, AAC, Biokpomoma Awara demanded to know how INEC arrived at the resolution on the seventeen and six affected Local government areas.
"When the administrative secretary was presenting his report he said the election was suspended because violence and I want to ask that at what point the election became violence-free that INEC was now able to conclude collation in the 17 Local government areas. What is INEC not telling us," Awara queried.
Meanwhile, Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike has called on the Independent National Electoral Commission to ensure that the Nigeria Army does not participate in the conclusion of the electoral process in the state.
The Governor, while advising the INEC to take note of some of the issues raised at the meeting especially the issue of litigations, also dismissed reports that Rivers State is characterized with violence, but claimed that the Federal government is merely interested in the resources of the state which is the major cause of violence.
"The only way you can have peaceful election is when the security agencies refuse to manipulate the elections. The Army snatched results and when the people resisted them, the Army killed them. The violence was at the point of Collation.
"Throughout my political career, I have never seen the kind of role , the Army played. What has happened to the Police Officer indicted for manhandling of INEC Staff during the rerun in 2016. The same officer played negative roles in this last elections ".
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Along with a long list of accomplishments as a Toronto City Councillor, Joe Mihevc also introduced the backyard chicken bylaw where residents could keep up to four chickens in their yard. Here's how it's working at his home, especially breakfast-wise. Continue reading
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Salsa on St. Clair: the city and citizens can do great things together
"Let's shut down the street," was John Montesano's rallying cry, 15 years ago, about St. Clair West – and a great Toronto street festival was born. Continue reading
The Mighty Canvasser
When you hear that knock at the door or dig out that piece of political literature from your mailbox, think of the effort the volunteer canvasser makes to engage you in the greatest expression of a democratic state – the vote. Continue reading
Staying Alive: Toronto's Columbus Centre members fight to save it from its own board of directors
Toronto's Columbus Centre, considered to be the heart and soul of the Italian community in the city, is besieged by its own board. Forced by the city to hold a public meeting, Villa Charities Inc., finally revealed its highly unpopular plans for the centre.
A Horoscope for Toronto
What is Toronto's future? Should it build a subway out to Scarborough? Should it raise taxes or cut services? Since we can't trust our politicians to be guided by the facts, is there another solution? Can the sun, moon and stars offer some insight into what we should do? Continue reading
Sold! Two historic Toronto schools gone and more on the block
Since Ontario school boards are no longer allowed to raise tax dollars, the Toronto Board has begun selling off older schools, often historic buildings, for cash to make repairs on other aging schools. Many of the sold properties are demolished, usually not in the best interests of their communities. Continue reading
Well-travelled tomatoes and the people who love them
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It's the holiday season—and that means it's time for holiday parties to celebrate friends, loved ones, and the most wonderful time of the year.
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Health & Fitness: Turn Up Your Spring/Summer Workout With Tabata
By Ashley Aragona on May 25, 2013 from Health & Fitness via Connect-Bridgeport.com
If you're like me, even though the days get longer in the spring, so does my list of things to do. In addition, with warmer weather come cook outs, lawns to be tended to, and play dates to be had; so time management becomes very important to me. Sure, 2-hour workouts during the cold winter months are great, but during spring/summer I want to make the most of my day time and get my workout completed so I can enjoy the beautiful weather while it's here.
So with the time change, I also do a workout change. I switch up my workouts in the spring/summer and incorporate a lot of Tabata. Ta... what?? Tabata.
Tabata was developed by Japanese scientist Dr. Izumi Tabata and a team of researchers from the National Institute of Fitness and Sports in Tokyo.What Tabata and his team found when studying two groups of athletes; (one training at a moderate level, 5 days a week for 1 hour a day, and the other at a higher intensity level for 4 days a week for 4 minutes) was that group two increased both their anaerobic and aerobic system more than group one who was working out 5 days a week for 1 hour a day. The rest… is history. You may have also heard of HIIT- High Intensity Interval Training? Same Concept- it's all about getting the most bang for your buck.
Thebasic premise of this workout methodology is to workout as hard as you can, but in short bursts. For example, biking for 20 seconds as hard as you can (and I mean 100% max exertion) followed by a rest period, maybe 10 seconds, and then you repeat that exercise. Now, that's the basic premise of Tabata, but different trainers and instructors will create different workouts with this method. For example, a sample tabata workout that would take about 20 minutes could go like this:
- 20 Seconds of Jumping Jacks
- 20 Second Mountain Climbers
- 20 Seconds Burpees
- 20 Seconds Jump Squats
- 20 Seconds PushUps
- 20 Seconds Plank
Do exercises 1-6 straight through with ten second rests in between. Rest one minute then go again
Do exercise 1 for 20 seconds, followed by a ten second rest. Repeat that exercise 8 times then rest the final time for 1 minute before moving on to exercise 2. And so on…
See, why I love tabata? It's fast, effective, versatile and can be done anywhere. Well, almost anywhere, I don't recommend doing a tabata workout on a train or plane.
Items you'll need for this exercise?
- Notebook – To track progress and exercises
- Stopwatch or Tabata app (many are free on your smart phone)
Also, possibly items to have on hand include weights, a mat, and a jump rope.
For the most bang, try to do exercises that incorporate large muscle groups as well as more than one muscle group at a time.
You may be thinking right now, "there's no way I can get a good workout in, in 20 minutes" All I have to say is don't knock it till you try it. I recommend using a trainer if you are just getting started, but there are also some great sites and videos out there that use this methodology. Remember though, in order to reap the benefits you need move it and go as hard as you can go. When I say "as hard as you can go," I mean 100-percent maximal intensity. By the end of the workout you should feel like you can't do another rep, jump another time, heck you should feel like you need to lay down and go to sleep!
So until next time, here's to staying healthy, keeping goals, and enjoying the good life that comes with spring/summer sunshine and a healthy mind and body.
Yours in Health and Fitness,


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Everything you need to know about car insurance
Like other types of insurance, automotive coverage will be confusing to many potential buyers. There are so many terms involved that are difficult to understand. There are also complex coverage processes and plans that make car insurance a tough topic, despite its relevance in day to day life. This detailed guide will provide enough information on car insurance to help you figure it out once and for all!
Car insurance covers some risks
Car insurance will offer protection against some risks that may result in damage or loss of your vehicle. With the right car insurance coverage, you may be able to protect your automobile from accident related damage, theft or vandalism. It can be a mitigating factor for the high costs that are associated with repair, replacement and maintenance.
This does not mean that car insurance will offer full protection against all risks. Many insurance providers will only offer protection against basic risks, with owners expected to customize their plans to address any personalized risk that they may be likely to face. It is important that you understand the specifications of your policy, and that you look into all risks you may face to develop a comprehensive coverage plan for your car.
Risk level will determine premiums
People with a higher level of risk will attract expensive premiums. This means that different factors, which may increase or reduce risk, will play into your pricing. For example, if you live in an insecure neighborhood with a large number of reported cases of grand theft auto, insurance providers will hike your premiums to cover the increased risk of theft. If you live in the same neighborhood and do not have a secure garage space, your premiums could be even higher! You may be able to manage your plan's pricing by reducing the risk involved.
Every state sets minimum auto insurance requirements
Due to the variety of options, drivers are unlikely to have the same insurance coverage. In order to attain some uniformity and to ensure coverage for road users, states have developed individual car insurance thresholds. Each state has already implemented a minimum requirement, which drivers need to comply with before they can be considered roadworthy. You should always review your state's minimum requirement to confirm compliance before signing up for a policy as failure to meet the threshold can be damaging and expensive in the event of an accident.
A lapse of coverage can be costly
Your car insurance policy will offer coverage for a specific period of time, after which you will be required to subscribe to a new plan. Insurance providers will offer renewals near the end of this policy. Many users are able to access better priced premiums, especially if they have been driving safely and have been making their insurance payments on time. Usually, this means shopping with more than a single provider, and some stand off may be involved during negotiation. Should your current coverage expire before your next one is agreed, you will experience a lapse in coverage under which you will not be covered for any risk. It is important to avoid getting to this point and ensuring comprehensive protection against risk.


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Education Spotlight: New (Page Unified School District) teachers receive Navajo cultural orientation. See more local education news here
Twenty-four newly hired teachers, and two newly-hired counselors, two weeks ago spent a day learning about Navajo culture and traditions as part of their new teacher orientation. About 78 percent of Page Unified School District's student population is Navajo, and they come from a broad spectrum of backgrounds, home situations and lifestyles.
"It's something we do to teach our new teachers where their Navajo students are coming from," said PUSD Human Resources Director Terry Maurer.
Seventh-grader Hannah Dodt wins 2019 Coconino County Spelling Bee. See more local education news here
Twelve-year-old Hannah Dodt's confident recitations bookended this year's Coconino County Spelling Bee Saturday morning at Coconino High School as she secured first place, matching the number that hung around her neck throughout the hour-long competition.
UNITY princess reflects as her reign comes to an end
For over a year Amber Clark has reigned as the Page High School Unity Princess (2017-18) during her sophomore and part of her junior year. On Nov. 28 she will be giving up her title to the next Princess and Ambassador.
(Page) High school drama club performs fall play Nov. 7-9
The Page High School Drama Club will be performing a modern interpretation of the "Summoning of Everyman" on November 7, 8, and 9 at the Cultural Arts Building. The cast of 12 will attempt to transport the 600 year old play into our millennium with Nathan Haynie as the lead role.
Page High student invited to prestigous honor band. See other Page area education news here
For the first time in Page history, Antonia Muskat, a student from Page High School, will have the unique opportunity to attend the Western International Band Clinic's International Honor Band held in Seattle in November. Muskat will be the only music ambassador from Arizona chosen to go to the honor band.
City breaks ground on skate park. See more education news here
Nearly a year ago the dream of a new skatepark was just a dream. But eventually the idea found its way to the City Council dais and the proposal was heard during a session in June of 2017.
The Page youths who longed for a more up-to-date skatepark had no clue that $400,000 and a plan to take bids on a contractor had begun.
On October 26, 2017 the city of Page awarded the contract to build the skatepark to Spohn Ranch Skateparks. The park will be more than a skate park, but it will be an all-wheels park for skateboards, rollerblades, bikes and scooters.
Teens learn healthy cooking
The Page Public Library introduced their newest teaching tool to Page's youth earlier this summer.
The library recently purchased a new custom-made, portable kitchenette made by the Charlie Cart Project specifically for the Page Public Library. The portable kitchen was made for the teen groups with hopes of teaching them how to cook simple meals during the summer break.
LeChee family starts 5k to raise money for youth running camp
The inaugural Curley Family 5K Fundraiser kicks off its maiden run Saturday June 30 at 6 a.m. at the LeChee Chapter House. The fun-for-the-whole family event has generated the backing and support of the community with high hopes the 5K will become popular among the youth. The proceeds will fund siblings Nariah, Amya, Gavyn, and Kylie's attendance the Duck Creek Running Camp in Utah. With the generosity of sponsors, Nealsa Curley is hoping to call the race a 'first annual' with future plans to send more children to camp.
Page high alum selected as trackand field All-American
Davonte Jett-Reynolds, a 2017 graduate of Page High School has been chosen as a 2018 National Junior College Athletic Association- Division I Track and Field All American.
Jett-Reynolds ran the 5000-meter with the Central Arizona College track and field team where he placed fifth with a time of 15:15.77 in the national collegiate competition held in El Dorado, Kansas two weeks ago. There was a total 34 colleges competing.
It was a night of original performance art scripted and performed by Page drama students
The Random Acts of Drama in the Cultural Arts Building last Thursday and Friday treated the audience to original performance art scripted by Page High students. The one act plays showcased the talents and imagination of the students who were chosen from the Page High School Drama Club's playwriting contest. Special intermission skits between plays were held as a bonus during the event.


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Hey, Imogen, congrats on your second MAXIM cover. What have you been up to since you last graced our pages way back in March 2014?
Hey, hey! Thank you, I feel great and it's good to be back. I've been up to a fair bit, really! I've been working on my clothing label, travelled a bit, went to the Burning Man Festival – which was EPIC – and I'm still running a farm full of animals which also takes up a fair bit of my time.
This shoot is a slightly different slant for MAXIM. Why did you like about this concept?
I chose this idea because I will only do creative things that are true to who I am. I'm a bit of a rocker at heart, so the styling and location was on point. Shooting to Van Halen playing in the background was pretty cool, too.
You look HOT. When do you feel sexy?
I probably feel the sexiest when I'm in my own space, at home chilling with wet hair and wearing a vintage band T-shirt. I know, so glam right?
For those who might not know much about you, how would you best describe yourself?
Insightful, creative, quirky, funny, fun, maybe a tad eccentric but super loyal, passionate and I won't put up with any crap. I'm also an animal lover and creative genius — haha…
You launched your fashion label WTR by Imogen Anthony last year. How's it going?
It's going great. I started with one idea and ventured off into a few things which are still yet to be seen. I've also been overseas a lot working on something new so I'm excited to share that soon.
Can you tell us more?
All I can say at this stage is that I've teamed up with a well-known Australian accessory brand which I'll be announcing very soon! I'm so excited to share this as it's been a fun ride which came about very randomly, but I'm glad I've done it – and I'm super proud of the company I'm doing it with. Here's a clue – you wear it somewhere above your shoulders. I'm full of surprises, so you will just have to see!
What's a typical day like for you?
A typical day consists of feeding a house full of animals — my dogs and a couple of cats I recently adopted – and I work out sometimes, if I can fit it in, but I'm usually running around for meetings or working on my label or something on the farm. I walk my mini goats a lot — haha…
You have a big social media presence. What's the freakiest thing someone has sent to you?
I don't know, I block a lot of crap before I even open or read it, so I avoid it pretty well. I just get the odd Internet stalker/pest every now and then – I mean, nothing major. That was total sarcasm, by the way, but you just don't engage with it and block people. Blocking is the best.
What do you love and hate about social media?
Well, where do I start? I hate that it has such an ability to make people judge a person by a picture. There's too much hate and Internet bullying with younger kids and I fear for them as it's the new way of living – the Internet is all they know. I believe there should be an age limit to using the Internet. That's a big passion of mine – teaching people how to treat people appropriately online.
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LETTER: Legal pot is Pandora's box for NJ
We cannot legalize recreational marijuana in New Jersey. We're fighting a losing battle with an out-of-control opioid epidemic that claims thousands of lives every year. We have no business adding another addictive drug we will not control any better than we have the opioids, many of which are also "legal."
Legalizing recreational pot to financially balance the state budget shows a concerning lack of protective care from our leadership for its citizens. Our well-being is not for sale.
Many factors are not being addressed with this issue: Pot has been medically recognized as a gateway drug to addictions to other substances, and can aid in the worsening of addictions already present; we can expect the black market for pot to explode, completely out of control, as in other states where it's legalized; increased usage by our youth; increased accidents and deaths from those who abuse it and drive; increased ER visits and hospitalizations; overdosing of children who ingest it; added strain to our overwhelmed police, courts and jails, already dealing with the out-of-control opioid crisis; and the influx of visitors from neighboring states who want some of our recreational fun.
Millions of visitors flock to Colorado each year for legal weed, launching a niche marijuana tourism industry. At Colorado Cannabis Tours, guests ride a party bus and smoke marijuana to their heart's delight.
Suggesting pot helps the underprivileged financially is an insult. This is the best we can offer? Selling pot is still selling pot, whether it's "legal" or not.
We're opening a Pandora's box from which we may never recover. It's too high a price to pay.
We have to say "no, not here, not us."
Mabelle Reamer
Washington Township
California and Colorado were two of the first States to legalize recreational marijuana. The USA TODAY Network New Jersey traveled West to see how legal weed could impact New Jersey.


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I want, one more time, to be absolutely in the moment . . . I am going to try as hard as I can to not be a human being.
A series of suggestions on desire, death and time.
Nuclear War is the searing result of a groundbreaking and form-defying collaboration between Simon Stephens and the choreographer and movement director Imogen Knight, developed by Actors Touring Company.
Nuclear War was published to coincide with the world premiere of the play at the Royal Court Theatre, Upstairs, London, in April 2017.


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1. (Instruments) a wind instrument, such as the harmonium, accordion, or harmonica, in which the sound is produced by reeds, each reed producing one note only
2. (Instruments) a type of pipe organ, such as the regal, in which all the pipes are fitted with reeds
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a musical keyboard instrument, as the harmonium, having small metal reeds through which air is forced to produce the sound.
[1850–55, Amer.]
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Brave Swedish Cop with 45 years service tells truth about Rapefugee crime, gets tsunami of support!
Springare is a senior investigator at the serious crimes division at the Örebro Police Department with 47 years under his belt. In the Saturday post he said what he was going to say would not be politically correct and that saying such things could harm an officer's position or pay grade, but he was about to retire and didn't care.
"Here we go; this is what I've handled from Monday-Friday this week: rape, rape, robbery, aggravated assault, rape-assault and rape, extortion, blackmail, assault, violence against police, threats to police, drug crime, drugs, crime, felony, attempted murder, rape again, extortion again and ill-treatment," he wrote.
"Suspected perpetrators; Ali Mohammed, Mahmod, Mohammed, Mohammed Ali, again, again, again. Christopher… what, is it true? Yes, a Swedish name snuck in on the edges of a drug crime. Mohammed, Mahmod Ali, again and again," he added.
The post goes on to identify the origins of the suspects.
"Countries representing all the crimes this week: Iraq, Iraq, Turkey, Syria, Afghanistan, Somalia, Somalia, Syria again, Somalia, unknown, unknown country, Sweden. Half of the suspects, we can't be sure because they don't have any valid papers. Which in itself usually means that they're lying about their nationality and identity."
The post steered waves in Sweden and has since received over 36,000 'likes' and 16,000 'shares' by Tuesday. People supporting Springare's words started a group on Facebook with over 75,000 members. Among the people voicing support of the opinion were fellow police officers, both serving and retired.
According to news website Nyheter Idag, the police station where Springare works received at least 60 bouquets of flowers addressed to him on Monday – a "bloombomb" from admirers.
Predictably the Fascist Left were not happy with the investigator's remark, calling him right-wing or even racist. The post was referred to the special prosecutors' office, which handles crimes involving law enforcement, to see whether it violated police regulations, according to Swedish media.
National Police Commissioner Dan Eliasson said that it was important to distinguish what an officer does in the line of duty and outside of it.
"When he acts in his professional capacity, he should be extremely careful with issues of ethnicity. If he wants to talk about the problems of crime among immigrants in his spare time, he has freedom of expression like any other," he told P4 Extra radio, adding that he knows Springare as a "very good person."
In a second post, Springare denied accusations of right-wing sympathies.
"If you can't discuss the problem of crime among immigrants without somebody attributing it to racist propaganda, we are in deep trouble," he said. "The problem is that nobody wants to talk about this."
Establishing facts about how crime rates correlate with perpetrators belonging to the immigrant community is not the same thing as branding all immigrants criminals, Springare said explaining his position.
Swedish police reportedly has significant problems tackling crime in some parts of the country. There are allegedly at least 55 areas in Sweden, where the law cannot be upheld, which are dubbed 'no-go zones' by the media. These should be called occupation or foothold zones.
The inflow of asylum seekers in Sweden, a country with one of the most liberal laws towards refugees, is putting an increasing strain on the country's police.
These 55 areas in Swedish cities, where the police have significant problems in tackling crime are divided into three categories depending on how significant the risk to officers working there is.
The number has risen from 50 in February, when the police last gave a comprehensive report on the issue, and last week, when the law enforcement agency gave an update. According to media reports, the service is facing a major crisis of self-confidence, with as many as three officers on average asking to resign on a daily basis. Internal polls say four officers out of five have been considering a change of profession lately.
"We have a major crisis. Many colleagues are choosing to quit," police officer Peter Larsson told the Norwegian broadcaster NRK. "A drastically worsened working environment means many colleagues are now looking for other work."
If officers go into a no-go zone, they risk being verbally attacked or pelted with stones. Patrol cars may be set ablaze or stolen.
Crime rates in the blacklisted areas are on the rise, the police report said. The offenses range from vandalism to drug crimes to sex assaults and gun violence.
One particular example is Malmo, Sweden's third-largest city, where more than 70 cars were set on fire by arsonists over several days. The police managed to arrest only one suspect while investigating those attacks.
Ironically, after the Hungarian government used the existence of no-go zones in Europe to promote its cause for an upcoming referendum on EU quotas, the Swedish embassy rebuked it saying that no such areas existed in their country. Hungary claims there are as many as 900 Occupation "No Go Zones" in Europe.
"It is important to us that accurate information about Sweden is given to the citizens of Hungary. The embassy has therefore had reason to object sharply to a map of Europe with red markings in a handful of member states, including Sweden, in which the Hungarian government claims that so-called 'no-go zones' exist, where police and the state have no control over citizens' safety," Anna Boda, the Deputy Head of the Swedish diplomatic mission in Budapest told The Local.
See also: Rapefugees who gangraped woman in wheelchair for hours are protected by Swedish Occupation Government
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David Tennant walks the red carpet with other stars for Birmingham charity premiere
By midlandsmovies, Mar 21 2018 02:14PM
David Tennant walks the red carpet with other stars for Birmingham Easter charity premiere - You, Me & Him
David Tennant will be joined on the red carpet by cast including Faye Marsay, Georgia E Tennant, Sally Phillips and Director Daisy Aitkens on Saturday 31st March at Cineworld, Broad Street Birmingham, for the charity premiere of You, Me and Him. David Tennant, Faye Marsay and Daisy Aitkens will also introduce the film before the screening.
You, Me & Him is a comedy-drama about a lesbian couple at different points in their lives - high-powered lawyer Olivia (Lucy Punch) is nearly 40 and wants to start a family but her free-wheeling younger partner Alex (Faye Marsay) doesn't share her urgency. What happens next involves recently-divorced neighbour John (David Tennant) and creates a tangled web of consequences and pregnancies.
There are a limited number of tickets available for this special screening at £36 each for the event at Cineworld Broad Street, Birmingham 31st March 2018 6.30pm.
Baby Lifeline is the official charity partner of the film You, Me & Him and it is hosting the Birmingham red carpet premiere which will be attended by the cast and many other well-known names. The film was shot on location in the Midlands.
Other well-known celebrities from the music, television and radio world also confirmed are, Peter Davison, Tessie Orange-Turner, Christian Brassington, Jack Savoretti, Nick Owen, Jack Cork, the cast of BBC's Doctors, Ainsley Harriot and Heart West Midlands Breakfast presenters Ed James and Gemma Hill… more to be announced!
David Tennant and Sally Phillips are both Ambassadors for the charity Baby Lifeline's £5 million Monitoring for Mums appeal to provide maternity and neonatal equipment for maternity services nationally, and the premiere will raise funds for this appeal.
Tickets are available from http://babylifelinetraining.org.uk/home/product/birmingham-film-premiere/
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I've certainly known all about Maria Sharapova and her amazing tennis accomplishments, but who knew we shared a passion; yes, I say passion, for all things sweet. And, not just any sweets, but perfect candies and most importantly, the perfect chocolate.
Traveling the world, Maria had the opportunity to search for the chocolate she felt was right for her candy brand. She ended up choosing the European Chocolatiers at Baron of Poland. Sugarpova already had a wonderful line of gum balls, sour dummies, and gummies before the non-GMO chocolate was released.
Given Maria's active lifestyle and dedication to her sport and mine to wellness, I decided to make a recipe using her chocolate that not only would my active family love, but that would provide fuel for my triathlete husband. Here's what I came up with.
Sugarpova Chocolate Coconut Zucchini Bread
This recipe will make 2 loaves.
Grease and flour 2 loaf pans.
Preheat oven to 350F.
I hand mix this recipe in a large bowl, but you can use a mixer if you prefer.
I use all whole, real ingredients and whole sugars. You can always replace the sugar with honey or applesauce and butter with an oil, if you choose.
- 4 eggs
- 1 1/2 cups sugar
- 1 cup melted butter – 2 sticks
- 2 cups whole wheat flour
- 1 1/2 cups whole wheat pastry flour – I like to add to make it lighter, but you can also use all whole wheat.
- 1 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 1/2 tsp vanilla
- 3/4 tsp baking powder
- 2 1/2-3 cups grated zucchini
- 5 squares (or more if you like) Sugarpova Dark Chocolate with Toasted Coconut – grate the bar, flat side down, and when very thin, crumble pieces so you have grated to melt in and crumble bites as well.
- Place sugar, eggs, and melted butter in the bowl and mix until well combined.
- Using a whisk, combine another few minutes.
- Add all dry ingredients and combine well with a wooden spoon.
- Once combined, add zucchini, vanilla, and grated and crumbled chocolate.
- Stir until just combined.
- Pour into loaf pans, filling just half way.
- Place in preheated oven for 55 minutes to an hour.
All that's left is to enjoy!
I am a home cook that does things my way. In my kitchen, I make breakfast, pack lunches, prepare snacks, and cook dinner. During the week, we eat real food that is homemade, organic, and local. On the weekends we do explore more of our local restaurants. I bake my own bread, juice fresh oranges every other day, and make my own kombucha and other weekly favorites.


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TULSA, OK (WMC) - The Memphis Tigers rode into Tulsa on Wednesday night looking to fix their road woes.
That wouldn't be the case as they faced a Golden Hurricane team that's just as good at home as Memphis is.
The Tigers went down early, falling down 22 points in the first half.
They'd spend the rest of the game trying to catch up, and almost did.
Tyler Harris, who was held scoreless in the first half, put on a show in the second with 18 points.
The Tigers would cut the lead to eight before falling behind again.
Tulsa went on to win 95-79.
Memphis is now 13-8 and 4-3 in the AAC. They next game will come on the road at USF on Saturday morning at 11 a.m.
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Jim Gianopulos has been named Paramount Pictures' chairman and CEO, President and CEO of Viacom Bob Bakish announced to employees in an internal memo on Monday.
Last week, TheWrap reported that Viacom was close to formally naming him the successor of Brad Grey, who stepped down on the heels of a public mandate from Bakish for improved financial performance at the "Transformers" studio. Gianopulos will assume his role on April 3.
Gianopulos will oversee the studio's film and television operations worldwide, including production, marketing and distribution. He will also develop new content, strengthen Paramount's slate with co-branded releases and expand the studio's global footprint.
Also Read: Jim Gianopulos Is Finalizing Deal to Run Paramount Pictures
Also Read: Jim Gianopulos Is Finalizing Deal to Run Paramount Pictures
Gianopulos has been a moving target since he handed the reins of Fox to Stacey Snider last year — and was in early discussions with Dalian Wanda's Legendary Entertainment to run that outfit and take an advisory role in the whole of the Chinese conglomerates interests in Hollywood.
"Jim is a remarkably talented executive with all the tools – strategic vision, strong business expertise, deep industry and creative relationships – to bring films to life that resonate throughout culture and deliver commercial results," said Bakish in a statement. "I'm thrilled we will have the benefit of his experience, savvy and global expertise as we lay out a clear path forward and begin the next chapter in Paramount's storied history."
Gianopulos added, "Paramount is one of Hollywood's truly iconic studios, and the role it has played in shaping the entertainment industry cannot be overstated. Looking ahead, I see a strong opportunity to position the studio for success by creating valuable franchise opportunities, developing fresh creative ventures, and mining Viacom's deep brand portfolio to bring exciting new narratives to life. I am eager to get to work with Bob and the rest of the Viacom and Paramount teams to ensure Paramount continues to deliver rich, powerful films and television programming for all audiences."
Also Read: Michael De Luca Turns Down Paramount Job
Also Read: Michael De Luca Turns Down Paramount Job
Prior to this announcement, Paramount was being run by a committee of department heads under the supervision of Bakish. The committee included Motion Picture President Marc Evans, Worldwide Distribution and Marketing President Megan Colligan, Paramount COO Andrew Gumpert and the studio's digital and TV head Amy Powell.
Gianopulos started his career at Paramount before his early days on the Fox lot in international distribution. He was named Co-Chair of the filmed entertainment group in 2000 alongside now-Sony Pictures head Tom Rothman.
He assumed the sole title of Chairman and CEO in 2012, and oversaw production and rollout for titles across 20th Century Fox, Fox Searchlight and Fox 2000.
Read the internal memo below.
Team,I'm thrilled to tell you that we are about to announce some major news. Starting April 3, Jim Gianopulos will be joining us as Paramount's new Chairman and CEO.Jim is a hugely talented executive, with a strategic vision, strong business expertise and deep industry and creative relationships that are second to none. In his new role, he'll have direct oversight over Paramount's film and television operations worldwide, including production, marketing and distribution. And, importantly, he'll be charged with setting a new strategic direction for Paramount, focusing on bringing fresh story-driven content – including properties from Viacom's flagship brands – to audiences, and expanding the studio's global footprint.On that front, he'll be given a running start thanks to the hard work of Paramount's dedicated teams who are right now exploring new ways to strengthen the studio and position it for success.As many of you will know, Jim is a 30-year veteran of the global entertainment industry. For 16 years, he served as Chairman and CEO of Fox Filmed Entertainment, where he oversaw numerous box office smashes, ranging from "Avatar" and the "X-Men" series, to "The Descendants" and "The Grand Budapest Hotel," and most recently "Deadpool" and "Hidden Figures." Before that, he held senior positions at Columbia Pictures and, yes, Paramount. Amidst all of this, Jim has found the time to serve as Treasurer of the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts & Sciences, Chairman of the Motion Picture & Television Fund, and a Trustee of Carnegie Melon University and the American Film Institute. He also serves on the USC School of Cinematic Arts Board of Councilors.I've said before that Paramount is a key part of Viacom's history and our future. Jim's appointment is an important step forward, and I can't wait to work with him and the incredible Paramount team to realize the studio's full potential.Finally, I'd like to thank everyone at Paramount for their continued dedication throughout this transition. I'm sure many of you will have questions, so please do not hesitate to reach out to your managers.Here's to Paramount's next chapter!Best,Bob


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Even though I live alone and undoubtedly seem pathetic to many people—none of whom, if they agree, I would want to meet, or to see again if we're already acquainted—my Christmas is abundant and anything but bleak.
Regarding the abundance, here's the list of items I've received from friends, my former wife Susan, and neighbors, gifts coming from Tennessee to Alaska, and next door.
- A bottle of extra-virgin monocultivar taggiasca olive oil, ordered from Zingerman's by my friend Andy, the allergy doctor and car guy
- Votive candles and a chunk of homemade organic Moroccan mint soap along with a card implicating me as being an "awesome" neighbor
- From different neighbors, an AmbiEscents "wickless fragrance system," which is a rectangular ceramic lamp (decorated with Parisian motifs) that plugs into the socket in order that the 25-watt bulb will melt cubes of scented wax in a small dish resting atop: a mouth to feed, this one being hungry for scent bars
- A leather case for eyeglasses, a pair of striped socks, a lotion bar of beeswax, and a Zion National Park-topographical-map bandana, from Susan
- My friend Teri always sends books and smoked salmon from Alaska, but no salmon this year because the kings didn't run, so I must settle for City of Thieves, by David Benioff, and Olive Kitteridge, by Elizabeth Strout
- A comic novel, Wild Abandon, by Joe Dunthorne, about events at a fading hippie commune in Wales, the volume being obtained in my writers group's Christmas gift-book exchange from Karina Wilson, who said it was the best book she reviewed this year, or something to that effect
My takeaway from all this could be that I'm regarded as hard and dirty, and my house smells bad.
Of course, the smell could come from the salmon.
Anyway, short of a new motorcycle jacket, of leather, which I'd rather buy for myself, maybe in the spring, and leather pants, too, I couldn't be more pleased, and I don't foresee anything going by next week to the Salvation Army dropoff.


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You asked… here it is! The recipe for my amazing Coconut Cake with Raspberry Filling and Cream Cheese Coconut Frosting! The perfect cake for any occasion or gathering…. go make this now! Happy Spring Friends!
Coconut Cake with Raspberry Lemon Filling
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My two favorites!! Raspberry and coconut!!
Can't wait to make this!!
But I don't understand the 3" strip of parchment paper?? Please explain


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Visiting your City this coming weekend for a family Christmas. My brother lives in your City. I stopped in 7 years ago when we had the same get together in Stamford. I have a public safety consulting firm and am a past Chief of many Wisconsin Departments. Hope to stop by and say hi on Saturday,
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