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Reversible Obstructive Airway Disease
What are non-traditional drugs for reversible obstructive airway disease?
Check with MD: You need to talk to your md about your mallampati, airway, potential soft tissue in pharyngeal wall, and discuss sleep hygiene, cpap, and/or mrd treatment options. ...Read more
Pharynx (Definition)
It is the connection between the mouth and the throat. The 3 parts are the oropharynx, nasopharynx, and hypo-pharynx. The pharynx leads into the ...Read more
What are some alternative drugs for reversible obstructive airway disease?
Asthma: Are you describing something other than asthma? Alternatives to inhaled corticosteroids and beta-agonists? Some include inhaled anticholinergics, leukotriene modifying agents, cromolyn, theophyline, steroids, Xolair (with many alternative "biologics" in the pipeline). ...Read more
How is reactive airways disease diagnosed?
Spirometry: This can be tested by the use of a spirometer, which may be in your doctor's office or at the local hospital, possibly with a methacholine challenge. ...Read more
What is small airway disease? How to fix it?
Check with your doc: This could be a lot of stuff. Or possibly a falsely abnormal result. Check with your lung doc. It may indicate early lung disease. Better be safe. ...Read more
What is minimal airway disease and what all causes it?
Not sure: May be referring to reactive airway disease which is an asthma like disorder where allergies or exertion can stimulate wheezing. Ask your doctor for more complete information on the diagnosis. ...Read more
Is chronic obstruction airways disease a progressive illness?
Yes: Medical treatment can slow the progression of the disease and improve symptoms, but if you are a smoker and have copd, stop smoking now, it's the best thing you can do! ...Read more
What symptoms mean that my child has reactive airways disease?
Cough/wheeze: We all have airways that have a protective apparatus that reacts to keep noxious gas or debris from filling the sensitive air blebs in our lung. When this works correctly, as soon as the triggering event is gone, the "gate keeper" opens it and normal breathing ensues. RAD is a condition where the gate tends to remain closed, producing wheezing or cough. Meds work to reduce the keep airways open. ...Read more
I am an adult with reactive airways disease. Will this get worse with time?
Not necessarily: Reactive airways are a type of asthma that occur in reaction to viruses, respiratory infections, etc. As long as you recognize the symptoms early and treat them, you should be fine. ...Read more
What is reactive airway disease?
Reactive airway: Reactive airway disease merely means that the bronchioles are responding to an outside allergen resulting in constriction of the smooth muscles. Typical examples are bronchial asthma and bronchitis. ...Read more
What can I do if I have reactive airway disease?
Prevention is best: There are usually specific triggers such as smoke inhalation, allergens, and upper respiratory infections that exacerbate the reactive airway. Avoidance of your individual triggers is best. Once an episode is triggered, bronchodilators and inhaled steroids are usually necessary, sometimes oral steroids may be required. ...Read more
Is restrictive airway disease curable or at least manageable?
Manageable: It is manageable with the use of medications, diet, and oxygen. ...Read more
Is there optimal pattern of breathing with obstructive airway disease?
Hmm: There are different characteristics that make one persons sleep apnea better than another's, but there is no optimal pattern. Apneas are already abnormal breathing patterns. ...Read more
Is there an optimal pattern of breathing when you have obstructive airway disease?
Pursed lip breathing: Pts with COPD who practice pursed lip breathing keep their airways open a little longer allowing more air into the lung. Most COPD pts learn this technique early on in their disease course. ...Read more
Minimal airway obstruction is present suggesting small airway disease. What is this?
Difficult to say: Taken out of context, but it probably means you have slight case of asthma. ...Read more
Recently diagnosed with small airway disease and prescribed an inhaler. Should I be worried that I appear to need to use it daily (once or more)?
Depends on med: If using a rescue inhaler, like albuterol, could benefit from a regular dose steroid / long-acting / combo inhaler to reduce need for other. Write down time when using inhaler ; then take to your dr. For review and medication optimization. ...Read more
I have reactive airway disease and not asthma. What is the difference?
Very mild asthma: More and more we are shying away from using that term. It is usually used to label very mild asthma that flares up very infrequently, usually due to a well-defined trigger like infections, wheather change, pollen, etc. There's a reason asthma meds like albuterol are used for this. ...Read more
What precautions should be taken.....regarding hyper reactive airway disease......
Avoid allergens: Such as dust (both outside and at home), extreme climate and humidity, keep well hydrated, well rested and yes, do take the Flu and Pneumonia vaccines. ...Read more
How do you get chronic obstructive airways disease?
Smoking: The most common cause is smoking.Get a more detailed answer ›
What is the difference between airway disease and asthma?
Difference...: Airways disease is a more general term that describes many disorders, including asthma. That is, asthma is one form of airways disease. ...Read more
Please help! What is the optimal pattern of breathing for patient with obstructive airway disease?
Any: There is no optimal patters. Breath normally & at times hold breath X few seconds & blow out through your moth partially close as in blowing a balloon. It will help ypur respiratory muscles. By keeping a slow pattern will oxygenated without causing acid-base problems ...Read more
Is there a specific diet / food plan that would be recommended for someone diagnosed with small airway disease / asthma? If so, what is it?
Food's not the key: The stuff you see on the internet about this-or-that food or 'super-food' being very good/bad for this particular disease is almost all made up as entertainment. Eat sensibly and manage your disease carefully as your physician directs. ...Read more
What is the relationship between reactive airway disease and pneumonia?
Pneumonia: Pneumonia is a lung infection. Reactive airways may be seen in infection like bronchitis or allergies or asthma. ...Read more
My son has reactive airway disease and has a fever of 103.4 could the two be. Linked?
Seek care: Reactive airway disease aka asthma does not cause fevers. However, an upper respiratory illness that causes a fever can trigger his asthma. With his high fever, consider cool compresses and a dose of weight based acetaminophen. Try to keep him hydrated and call the doctors office tomorrow for further guidance. ...Read more
Can vaping around a child cause reactive airway disease or asthma?
Yes: Better avoid such practice or smoking or exposing children to any environmental airway inflammation trigger ...Read more
I got diagnosed with reactive airway disease is there any chance I could develop copd?
Yes.: It depends on who made the diagnosis and what criteria were used to make a diagnosis of reactive airway disease. We do know that historically patients with asthma who were either untreated or undertreated in childhood and adolescence went on to develop COPD in the future. ...Read more
Our 2.5 year old son was diagnosed tioday with reactive airway disease. Should we go on vacation to aruba tomorrow?
Depends: It depends on how sick he is right now. If he is coughing a lot and wheezing, it's probably best not to go. However, if his oxygen saturation is good and the nebulizer treatments are helping, you just need to make sure you bring the machine and medications with you. It also depends on how long the flight is and how long your child can go in between treatments. ...Read more
Is small airway disease showing obstruction in the small airways the same as copd, asthma or something else? Prognosis?
Asthma: In the past small airways disease did not have its own code but listed under asthma. It is almost like in between the reactive airways and asthma, showing up mainly when someone has a trigger like an upper respiratory infection or bronchitis. It may not show the same inflammatory reaction in blood tests like asthma, but is seen in the pft as reversible process like asthma. ...Read more
Just was diagnosed with small airway disease / asthma. Prescribed an inhaler, which I used frequently, and now prescribed advair. Is that normal?
Yes, very common: Asthma is treated in a step wise fashion. If the rescue inhaler isn't working well to control your symptoms, then an inhaled steroid would be prescribed, then an inhaled steroid/LABA like advair. Once controlled well, you might be able to de-escalate therapy. I would discuss this with your pulmonologist. ...Read more
Is there a recommended workout program (cardio / weights / weight machines) for someone diagnosed with small airway disease / asthma? If so, what?
Recommendation: Make sure you take your chronic medicines. Take your short-acting medicine before exercise, and do an incremental exercise as you can tolerate. Only avoid food you can be allergic to, eat and live healthy and avoid begin around smokers. You'll be fine. Good luck. ...Read more
I have been coughing for 3 weeks now. The inhalers only provide temporary relief. Its bad mostly in the morning and before I go to bed. My peak flow meter always reads 250 and 290 before and after inhaler. I have a reactive airway disease. Should I see
See Dr: That is a very low peak flow. You should see your physician as soon as possible to adjust your medication. You may have cough variant asthma. ...Read more
Is there a convection between lupus and reactive airway disease that does not respond to inhalers?
See details: Lupus is associated with restrictive lung disease which would not respond to inhlaers as a rule. ...Read more
16 m.o. son, reactive airway disease, needs PE tubes, I'm afraid of anesthesia and it's effect on his RAD.?
Just let them know: RAD is not a reason not to have tubes, I have even used general anesthesia to stop a status asthmaticus in a kid with bad asthma (worked well when nothing else did). As long as the anesthesiologist knows the kids past history they can modify any plans they need to. ...Read more
Recently I was diagnosed with reactive airway disease. The last two days I've had non stop wheezing and my inhaler doesn't seem to help.
Acute exacerbation: RAD is a general term for a lot of different disorders. If a rescue inhaler is not helping relieve symptoms the airways are too obstructed and this can lead to serious problems. Typically additional treatment is needed such as systemic or inhaled steroid or long acting bronchodilator. Even antibiotics have been used. Would recommend in-person urgent care or PCP visit to evaluate ASAP. ...Read more
Can umeclidium be used for the treatment of reactive airway disease? Vs a steroid? I am still coughing a bit with the steroid. Would other be better?
May be: But better get re-evaluted, the cough can be due to upper airway involvement as well, faulty intake of inhaler, not using short acting bronchodilators well, or using LABA when you shouldn't, wish you wellness ...Read more
I have reactive airway disease, and my pulse ox has been ranging from 90 to 94, Is a nebulizer treatment sufficient to address this?
Good Pulse Ox,: Nebulizer machine is for correcting the Bronchospasm. Pulse Oxymetry measures how much O2 your blood is carrying. You do not need to monitor that all the time and please stop checking it. Follow your doctor's advise regarding the use of Nebulizer machine. Good luck ...Read more
1yr old was dx'd w/ reactive airway disease. He's on albuterol 4x/day. His cough has gotten more painful/frequent since using it. Is this normal?
Contact pediatrician: If your baby's on the albuterol nebulizer, s/he should be getting better not worse on it. So it's best to contact your pediatrician as soon as possible to let them know what's happening. They can advise you further. Plus they can document this in your baby's chart. ...Read more
How does hyperactive airway disease affect your breathing especially your exhale? What is the best way to strengthen your exhale without albuterol?
Airway tightness: Hyperactive airway disease or asthma is airway narrowing. You can breathe in but it is hard to get air out. For acute symptoms albuterol is best. Use it as needed. If using more than a few times a day it is time to add another med to the albuterol. ...Read more
What are the risks of slit therapy for allergies? I'm allergic to pretty much everything and have hyper reactive airway disease. Should I take slit?
SLIT: Sublingual immunotherapy (allergy drops) is new compared to subcutaneous immunotherapy (allergy shots). Only a few grass pollens have been studied in the slit group. Both have been shown to be effective in treating hay fever symptoms. However, not much is known about the effectiveness of other allergens in the slit group. A much higher dose of allergens are required in slit to induce tolerance. ...Read more
Just had a pft and was told that I have small airway disease showing obstructions in my small airways. What does that mean? I.E. Asthma or COPD or something else? Born at 27.5 weeks and on vent as baby.
The most typical reason for "small airway" disease in someone young is asthma or viral infection. Prematures can also have chronic lung disease and it is possible for those changes to be permanent.
If you have asthma (and probably even if you have chronic lung disease from being premature) you can improve your lung function with appropriate therapy.
Pulmonary anti-inflammatory therapies are key. ...Read more
Why is my exhalation only affected by asthma/hyperactive airway disease but not my inhalation? How do I fix my exhalation so I can breathe better?
Bronchodilators: In asthma and or hyperactive airway disease, the lining of your windpipe mucosa sells up, thus you need to exert more when you breathe out, if you have been prescribed inhalers, you should use the as prescribed, and breathing exercise will help, if you are not being treated, you should see you doctor or a pulmonologist. ...Read more


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"It's much more of an interior drama. It's much more about the looks thrown between men in darkened rooms," reveals Damian Lewis about his role as King Henry VIII in the limited series "Wolf Hall." The six-part program recently completed its run on the long-running PBS anthology series "Masterpiece."
In our recent video chat (watch below), he admits, "Everytime anyone speaks they feel they're on a knife's edge; it could go either way. No one is sure of their career, of their head remaining in place as they do the bidding of this incredibly mercurial king."
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Lewis says the look and substance of "Wolf Hall" is more akin to "House of Cards" than "The Tudors." It is based on two award-winning novels by Hilary Mantel, with the focus on the rise of royal advisor Thomas Cromwell (three-time Tony champ Mark Rylance) and his championing of a marriage between Henry and Anne Boleyn (Claire Foy) in the early 16th century. Director Peter Kosminsky filmed the lavish production in some of the finest British medieval and Tudor houses.
Known as one of the most vindictive of British rulers, who ordered the beheadings of two of his six wives, Henry VIII wanted to be known as one of the best. As Lewis explains, "More than anything, he just wanted to create the idea that he was at the head of the most fabulous court that had ever existed… There is certainly a great deal of vanity that comes with it, but it had a political purpose, too, which was to spread awe and wonder, and to see England at the top of the tree."
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The World Health Organization (WHO) declared Liberia to be free from the Ebola virus on Saturday after 42 days passed since the death and burial of the final victim in the country.
Liberia had reported the highest death toll of the three countries that were impacted by the most-recent outbreak. At the peak of infection, area hospitals and treatment centers were seeing 300 to 400 new cases weekly.
Approximately 300 samples were tested for Ebola in Liberia each week in April, but none showed a positive reading for the virus.
While the elimination of the disease in Liberia is cause for celebration, the WHO warns that the outbreak continues in Sierra Leone and Guinea, and the risk of infected individuals entering the country is there.
The WHO indicated that strong leadership by President Ellen Sirleaf and the Ministry of Health, and the international and national response coordination were factors in ensuring the end of the outbreak in Liberia.
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The ASI mounts ongoing advocacy standing up for the value of the local industry on procurement decisions for major development projects to provide Full, Fair and Reasonable opportunity to participate and that Australia's trade regime penalise predatory trade practices associated with imported product within the nation's existing international commitments. This work encompasses: formal submissions to Government enquiries; engagement with Federal and State MPs; pressing the local industry's policy platform via mainstream agenda setting media; coordinating efforts with other peak industry bodies; and representation to major project proponents - with progress made on each of these objectives.
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ASI Chief Executive represents local industry's interest on the Australian Government-administered Steel Industry Innovation Council.
ASI state managers meet regularly with serving ministers in relevant portfolios and representatives of Industry Capability Networks (ICNs) to promote local content on specific strategic projects.
Ongoing letter campaign targeting Heads of Government and Industry Ministers advocating local industry participation.
ASI's submission to the Australian Senate Inquiry into the future of Australia's steel industry
As the steel industry confronts arguably the most challenging conditions in its recent history, the ASI's submission to the Australian Senate Inquiry into the future of the Australian steel industry makes the case that Government giving due respect to the flow-on benefits from local procurement should be factored in to major public works and that complying with Australian standards through existing third-party verification programs allows for a level playing field whilst mitigating project risk.
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The ASI has advocated strongly over recent times that the Federal Government's anti-dumping regime allow reasonable time for submitting information to ensure investigations are not hindered by overseas companies who refuse to cooperate with the Anti-dumping Commission, also to strengthen the Anti-dumping Review Panel's powers to help reduce delaying tactics, expanding the International Trade Remedies Advisory service to help businesses prepare applications for dumping and countervailing duties, and retaining the International Trade Remedies Forum with the steel industry well represented.
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The ASI consults closely with local industry through a network of state-based Local Content Working Groups, and provides guidance to individual members contesting involvement on major up and coming projects on submissions and tender documents.
The ASI consults the industry regularly in compiling updated reports on industry capability and capacity and also hosts a detailed Industry Directory on its website accessible to the public.
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In my last post I mentioned that I was suffering from a creative/crafting slump. To refresh your memory, I talked about how I had many unfinished projects due to the fact that, unless I finish them quickly, I get bored with them. I also mentioned that despite the fact that I have over 800 projects in my Ravelry queue, nothing jumps out at me nor sparks my interest.
Well I am happy to say that my slump is lifting, albeit slowly. I still have a lot of unfinished projects lying around the house. I will more than likely have to frog those and reuse the yarn for something else. Here is what I have accomplished yesterday and in the previous week or two.
Yesterday I set a goal for myself. If you know me personally, then you know that I never set goals or if I do, I don't meet them or I give up on them. Sadly, I am a bit of quitter, I'm working on that. Yesterday I set a goal and actually met that goal! Yeah! Go Me!
Remember in my last post how I talked about the hats that my Mother and I crocheted and knitted to donate to a children's home for abused kids? I also told you how I had a bunch of them done but could not bring myself to weave in all the ends. That was my goal for yesterday.
I remembered that my children's school is having a hat and mitten drive for needy children in our community. I figured that with my kids being able to take the hats to their school then I had a better chance of the hats getting done and donated. I also realize that the children's shelter that I originally planned to donate to gets LOTS of donation already, so I know they will not be suffering from me changing my mind on where to donate.
The goal was not only to weave in all those ends, but to also get it done while sitting in the parent pickup line at my children's school. That way, when my girls got into the car, I could send one child back in to the school to put the hats in the office under the "hat and mitten tree."
I got to the school early. It was chilly yesterday and I figured more parents would be picking up their walkers instead of letting them suffer in the cold. That's why I was there. I parked in the pickup line, turned on the DVD player for my three and one year old, and then got out my darning needle, scissors and hats. I was able to finish up all eleven hats and my ten year old took them into the office.
The school pickup line.
The finished hats.
My other finished projects include some crocheted dishcloths that I plan to put into some baskets that I am putting together for some of my family members as Christmas gifts. My Mother will NOT be getting any of those. She is a master crocheter and I do NOT want her scrutinizing my work, LOL.
The pattern is called Grit Stitch Washcloth and it comes from the Sandy Shore Washcloth Set of patterns on Lion Brand's website. Out of the four cloths in the pattern set, the grit stitch is the one I liked the best. I actually have finished two of them but I was not happy with the first one. So, I have one "gift-able" cloth done and I am currently working on another one.
Here is the link to the pattern: Sandy Shore Washcloth Set
Grit Stitch Cloth
I am happy to have gotten some things done and to have been able to help some needy children keep their heads warm this winter season. Have you gotten some Christmas or charity knitting/crocheting done? Post your links below and let us know!
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Pearls are made in completely natural conditions without any human influence. A foreign body, usually a parasite, enters an oyster, mussel or clam, often during feeding. As the oyster cannot throw the foreign body out, it activates its defense mechanism and coats the irritant. The oyster deposits layer upon layer of this coating until a pearl is formed.
There are sweet-water and saltwater pearls.
Natural Pearls (Cultivated)
Cultivated pearls are also formed in a natural surrounding except that they are subject to human activity. An oyster is fed until harvesting, i.e. the pearl extraction.
The gestation period of a pearl depends on the type of oyster – sweet-water pearls take from 2-6 years to form, while sea pearls form for 2-3 years on average.
Sweet-Water Pearls
These are cultivated in lakes throughout China. The pearls are generally round in form, although they can be oval too. They can be pastel white, black, pink and beige in color. The color usually depends on the type of mussel. The average pearl size is between 2-16mm in diameter.
Saltwater Pearls
#1 Akoya pearls
These pearls are cultivated in sea oysters in Japan and China. They are easily recognizable by their beauty and luster, and grow between 5-11mm in diameter.
Their color spectrum includes all pastel tones – beige, white, pink and gold, as well as light blue. The akoya pearls are the strongest of all cultivated pearls.
#2 South Sea pearls
There are also South Sea pearls, which grow in large oysters. They are usually grown in the warm northern waters of Australia, Southeast Asia, Philippines, and Indonesia.
The pearls are large, smooth and round, beige, gold or silver black in color. They reach between 11-20mm in diameter and are the most expensive pearls on the market.
#3 Tahiti pearls
Tahiti pearls are cultured in a large black rock. They are dark and 9-16mm in size.
The volcanic islands of Tahiti in cooperation with the sea, which boasts a number of warm lagoons, are the perfect breeding ground for pearl-producing rocks. Aside from black and metallic grey pearls, there are also silver, green, blue and purple pearls.


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In translation, it's called "the imam fainted." This Ottoman cuisine is an eggplant stuffed with garlic, onions, and tomatoes perfectly simmered in olive oil. When you're thinking about Ottoman dishes, this happens to be one of the most notable. Surprisingly, this dish is served at room temperature or warm as the eggplant absorbs the flavors from all ingredients.
Today, you'll learn how to make them in this super easy recipe that we've been perfecting.
What You'll Need:
1 onion
1 red bell pepper
3 eggplants
1 yellow bell pepper
1 zucchini
2 yellow tomatoes
1 red tomato
3 cloves garlic
5 tbsp olive oil
6 sprigs parsley
salt and pepper to taste
How to Cook:
- Make sure that your eggplants are washed and patted dry before cooking.
- Slit one side of the eggplant.
- Place them all on a baking sheet, and drizzle with salt, pepper, and olive oil. Bake them for about 15-20 minutes at a temperature of 350 Fahrenheit.
- Dice the bell peppers, zucchini, tomatoes, and onions.
- Finely chop the garlic and parsley.
- You want to saute the onions in about three tablespoons of olive oil until they become translucent. After that, add the garlic, zucchini, tomatoes, and peppers together. Season the vegetables with salt and pepper to a desirable taste. When the mix vegetables begin to soften and thicken, add a dash of parsley.
- Remove the eggplants from the oven, and add the vegetable mixture. Top it with a sprinkle of the remaining parsley. Bake for a continuation of 10 minutes at a temperature of 350 Fahrenheit.


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Location & MapHotel Claridge
Plaza Conde de Casal 6, Madrid, 28007 ES
Hotel Claridge is situated in the Plaza de Conde de Casal in Madrid, Spain, in walking distance to several sought-after attractions, world-renowned museums, and remarkable landmarks. Just a few minutes away is Parque del Retiro, the Prado, Puerta de Alcala, and more. Claridge Hotel is conveniently located near public transportation including the Conde de Casal and Atocha metro stations and Mendez Alvaro Bus Station, plus the M-30 motorway for easy transportation by car.
Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport is 9 mi / 15 km away.


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I'm super excited to report that the first draft of LEGEND (The Arinthian Line, book 5) has been completed this morning. It clocks in around 234,000 words (about 15% longer than CLASH).
The next stage is editing, followed by prep and launch. If all goes well, you should have the final installment in The Arinthian Line by Christmas.
It's been an emotional ride with this book. Years of work came to a head, and somehow, it all resolved in a way that made me feel personally content as someone living in that world five days a week (could you imagine?). Yet in many ways I feel like one of the luckiest people alive; I get to adventure alongside Augum, Bridget and Leera for a living.
If you want to receive an email notice when LEGEND launches, simply click here. I don't email often, as my subscribers can attest. I'll still keep you posted though.
Email / msg me anytime, I love hearing from readers. All my best,
Warlocks Augum, Bridget and Leera are finally able to relax after a grueling ordeal in Bahbell. Their substitute mentor Leopold Harvus, however, isn't at all like the legendary Anna Atticus Stone. He's manipulative and petty with a distaste for anything
untoward—particularly Augum and Leera's affections for each other.
As their studies suffer from his oppressive meddling, Anna Stone—on the run
from the Legion—tasks the trio with a dangerous new quest that could turn the
tide in the war. But when Harvus pushes Augum too far, a brazen act of
rebellion plunges everyone into mortal peril…
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How was everyone's new year? Let's kick things off on my end with something new–my first public podcast interview! Aldus Baker celebrates his 50th Fantasy podcast by interviewing me.
Enjoy :)
Book 4 of The Arinthian Line has just undergone another major edit, and is on track to be released within about a month's time. I wanted to sincerely thank each and everyone of you for your kind patience.
And for the Advance Reader Team: you'll be receiving an email from me soon, hang in there! :)
I could have updated you guys more, but I've been very busy with book 4. It's the largest one yet, completely packed with story and adventure. It has quite the emotional ending, leading nicely into book 5, which I'll be starting next ASAP. I'm very proud of this work, and can't wait for you to read it!
All my love to you and yours,
A year ago today a simple story forever changed my life. When Arcane was released, I didn't know what to expect. I hoped to hit the top 100 in my genre in five years' time. Instead, it rocketed up to the #1 spot in the fantasy coming of age genre on Amazon within three weeks of release.
Since then, The Arinthian Line has sold around 20,000 copies; a Grammy winner narrated Arcane's audiobook; and over 1000 people joined my mailing list. The series has found a diverse audience, from young children all the way to retirees, and I get mail from all over the world.
Oh, and I quit my day job. I can't believe I am a professional author, writing full time. It's a dream come true, a dream I owe to you, the reader. So thank you, from the bottom of my heart :)
Guess what — it's finished! Next step is editing. Book 4 was an emotional roller coaster. I did not expect to get so attached to the characters. Now that I'm a full time author, I kind of live in Sithesia with Augum, Bridget, Leera and Mrs. Stone. I watch over them, worry about them. I get scared when they get scared; emotional in poignant moments; luckily, I also get to experience their triumphs.
Anyway, book 4 is packed with adventure. There's a greedy and controlling mentor, an ancient library, and an epic warlock tournament. I am currently expecting it to be ready for January :)
CONTEST WINNER (this small portion is for mailing list subscribers only)
Remember that Name a New Character Contest I held a while back ? A winner has been selected. His name is Michael and he's from the United Kingdom. The character he came up with is named Caireen Lavo, and she's already written into book 4. But Michael really went all out — Caireen Lavo is also an anagram! Can you figure out what the name spells?
As soon as the fourth book is printed, I'll be mailing Michael a signed copy. His name will also be mentioned in the back of the book.
There will be another contest, so don't worry if you missed this one.
Thank you for reading The Arinthian Line; thank you to those who have taken the time to review the books on Amazon and Goodreads; and thank you to those who have joined my Advance Reader Team.
All my best to you and those you love,
Apprentice warlocks Augum, Bridget and Leera have reunited with their legendary mentor, Anna Atticus Stone. But her epic battle with the diabolical Lord of the Legion has taken a toll, and now she suffers from a deadly arcane fever. To revive her, Augum will have to earn the respect of a warrior people … by facing his childhood tormentors.
Meanwhile, Augum and Leera's feelings for each other are complicated by the upcoming Star Feast, a magical midnight dance to mark Endyear. Their revelry will have to be short-lived, however, for a perilous quest beckons—the trio must infiltrate an ancient castle that will pit them against enemies old and new, while testing every ounce of their skill and courage
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U.S. mobile banking apps already let customers preorder cash to take out at the ATM and make appointments to see bankers in the branch. Now a Polish bank is raising the time-saving stakes.
Idea Bank has introduced a free feature for small business customers that lets them order a car with a built-in cash deposit machine to come to them within an estimated arrival time of 30 minutes. Like in the popular Uber and Lyft car-hailing services, a bank customer can look at the standalone app to see a map that shows where the driver is.
The initiative comes as banks in the U.S. struggle to design apps for small business customers for numerous reasons, including the challenge of identifying which of their retail customers are business owners.
Currently, one car, a BMW, is servicing the Warsaw area and the bank will have two Fords circulating within the next two weeks. The Fords will have ATMs in addition to cash deposit machines (the latter accepts but does not dispense money). Eventually, Idea Bank, which counts about 200,000 entrepreneurs as customers, plans to have 40 cars driving to them.
"For the small business owner, it's an attractive concept," said Bill McCracken, chief executive officer at Synergistics Research in Atlanta. "The cash challenge is not one technology has readily solved." In the U.S., he said, small business owners use the branch and ATM more than twice as frequently as retail customers and the motivation for 80% of small businesses' visits is to deposit money.
According to Idea Bank's research, one in three business owners in Poland only transact in cash. And 80% of the respondents told the bank they deliver the money to the institution in person which poses security concerns. The bank also said its customers rarely employ staff and are small-scale companies.
The initiative is meant to help build the image of a convenient and pleasant bank, Idea Bank said. Beyond the branding ambition, it also sees the app as helping to digitize money in a country where entrepreneurs often transact in cash for everyday payments, and in turn, help them improve their credit ratings. It also sees the car service as a way to attract new customers.
Katarzyna Siwek, the public relations director for Idea Bank, said the bank is, in the longer term, hoping to create something akin to Family Frost, a European equivalent of Mister Softee or Good Humor. Just as the ice cream trucks' jingles draw people out to the streets, the bank hopes entrepreneurs will see others using its service and decide to sign up with the bank.
"Neighbors follow neighbors," said Siwek in a Twitter conversation with American Banker. "We hope that once you order the mobile [cash deposit machine] other entrepreneurs will follow you, and all the entrepreneurs on a certain street will use the service in a few months."
A consumer has to be a customer to use the service. The app requires one to sign in with the bank's login credentials to use.
McCracken views PNC's pop-up branch as a cousin to the Polish bank's initiative. The pop-up branch, which was introduced in Atlanta in 2013, has been used to get the Pittsburgh bank brand visibility in a region where it had a limited presence. It's not on wheels but it can be and has been towed to cities like Chicago.
Bob Meara, senior analyst in Celent's banking group, views an on-demand cash courier service as disruptive. Typically, merchants would need to take time out of their day to deposit the cash at a branch or pay a fee for an armored courier that runs more like a bus line than a taxi.
"If you want something quickly, [there could be] extraordinary surcharges," Meara said.
Idea Bank's car service, which is available to order from 8:00 a.m. until 10:00 p.m. with professional bodyguard drivers, is free for customers, though the bank is considering charging a fee for entrepreneurs who withdraw money from a card issued by another bank.
The institution's new service exemplifies two broader trends: ever-more companies are offering on-demand services and banks continue to make unexpected alliances to compete in a digital age. In this case, Idea Bank partnered with iTaxi, the popular Polish app for fast and direct cab booking, which created the mobile booking app for Android and iOS.
McCracken said banks interested in doing something similar would have to evaluate the costs and the security risks. If manned by one person, the vehicle could be a target for thieves looking to commandeer a vehicle flush with cash, for example.
That aside, industry observers envision a day when more banks will bring services to customers' physical locations, and at the very least, offer them a ride through the app.
"I could imagine summoning a loan officer to come to the home," said Jeremiah Owyang, founder of Crowd Companies, an outfit in San Francisco that educates large, established companies about startups. "The potential exists."


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"As time is becoming our only limited resource, video is the medium of the day", says Michael Jaschke, CEO of glomex, a global and open marketplace for premium video content. We challenged his opinion in the following interview with our keynote at the IFRA / DCX.
It is impossible to imagine digital marketing without video advertising any more. The real challenge for advertisers is to get relevant content to the right user. What does this mean for corporate publishers and for news media in general? In how far is it actually possible to make money with video in the fierce contest for attention? We asked the multiple founder Michael Jaschke, who believes in the future of video monetisation. His recent project is glomex, a global and open marketplace for premium video content and a one hundred percent owned subsidiary of ProSiebenSat.1 Media SE. The goal is clear: building a transactional platform similar to Airbnb or Uber – only focused on video.


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Maine is the state which is in the northern part of USA. The rocky beaches and the lobsters have been successful in attracting many tourists to the place. It is known for the number of beaches and the climate which it has. People coming from cold places will definitely enjoy this weather. The quiet coastal villages and the beautiful mountain passes are what Maine is made off. There are many other beautiful things which are trivial but still make a drastic effect on your experience in Maine. Here is the list of cities which are the most famous tourist places in Maine.
|Bar Harbor Country
|United States
|Bar Harbor State
|Bar Harbor County
|Bar Harbor Settled
|Bar Harbor Incorporated
|February 23, 1796
|Bar Harbor Government
|- Chair
|Sandy McFarland
|- Vice-Chair
|Ruth Eveland
|Bar Harbor Area
|- Total
|70.4 sq mi (182.4 km2)
|- Land
|42.2 sq mi (109.3 km2)
|- Water
|28.2 sq mi (73.1 km2)
|Bar Harbor Population (2000)
|- Total
|- Density
|114.2/sq mi (44.1/km2)
|Bar Harbor Time Zone
|Eastern (EST) (UTC-5)
|- Summer (DST)
|Bar Harbor ZIP Code
|Bar Harbor Area Code(s)
|Bar Harbor FIPS Code
|Bar Harbor GNIS Feature ID
|Bar Harbor Website
|Town of Bar Harbor
It is one of the most visited cities in Maine. It is famous for its Mount Desert Island. There are many historical places one can visit when in this city originally built by Wanbanaki tribe. For a tourist in Bar Harbor make sure you have these places in your check list. Bar Harbor Historical Museum is a must watch when in the city. It has the most important historical documentation of the city. Whale Museum is another hub for biology enthusiasts. The scenic beauty of the Cadillac Mountains will be a very pleasant visit. You can do hiking and other major activities when in this place. You can never fall short of water activities and informative hubs when you are in Bar Harbor.
|Cape Elizabeth Country
|United States
|Cape Elizabeth State
|Cape Elizabeth County
|Cape Elizabeth Incorporated
|November 1, 1765
|Cape Elizabeth Area
|- Total
|58.4 sq mi (151.3 km2)
|- Land
|14.7 sq mi (38.2 km2)
|- Water
|43.7 sq mi (113.1 km2)
|Cape Elizabeth Elevation
|62 ft (19 m)
|Cape Elizabeth Population (2000)
|- Total
|- Density
|615.5/sq mi (237.7/km2)
|Cape Elizabeth Time Zone
|Eastern (EST) (UTC-5)
|- Summer (DST)
|Cape Elizabeth ZIP Code
|Cape Elizabeth Area Code(s)
|Cape Elizabeth FIPS Code
|Cape Elizabeth GNIS Feature ID
It is known as the city of Lighthouses. The whole city is decorated with beaches, parks and lighthouses. Some of the famous lighthouses in Maine are situated in Cape Elizabeth. Fort Williams is one of the major tourism places. The century old fort is sure to make you feel nostalgic. Portland Head Light Station is the most popular lighthouse in the city. It was built in 1791. Some of the activities which you can go about doing are fishing, sailing, canoeing and various other water sports.
|Kennebunkport Country
|United States
|Kennebunkport State
|Kennebunkport County
|Kennebunkport Incorporated
|July 5, 1653
|Kennebunkport Government
|- Type
|Town Meeting
|- Assessor
|Donald Fiske Sr.
|- Board of Selectmen
|Timothy Spang
Karen Schlegel
Robert Sullivan
Russel Davenport
|Kennebunkport Area
|- Total
|22.0 sq mi (56.9 km2)
|- Land
|20.6 sq mi (53.4 km2)
|- Water
|1.4 sq mi (3.5 km2)
|Kennebunkport Elevation
|26 ft (8 m)
|Kennebunkport Population (2000)
|- Total
|- Density
|180.4/sq mi (69.7/km2)
|Time zone
|Eastern (EST) (UTC-5)
|- Summer (DST)
|Kennebunkport ZIP Code
|Kennebunkport Area Code(s)
|Kennebunkport FIPS Code
|Kennebunkport GNIS Feature ID
|Kennebunkport Website
The Kennebunkport River can be seen all along the city. The city is named after the river which has helped many a people to prosper by depending on it. It is also known as the fishing village. Dock Square is the center of the town and attracts a large number of shipbuilders. The famous Maine Lobster is found in this town in abundance. Some of the beaches which are popular in the town are Goose Rocks beach, Blowing Cave and etc. There are many other things which are available in the town. Golfers and tennis enthusiasts will enjoy having fun in this town.
|Ogunquit Country
|United States
|Ogunquit State
|Ogunquit County
|Ogunquit Incorporated
|Ogunquit Area
|- Total
|4.3 sq mi (11.1 km2)
|- Land
|4.1 sq mi (10.6 km2)
|- Water
|0.2 sq mi (0.5 km2)
|Ogunquit Elevation
|141 ft (43 m)
|Ogunquit Population (2000)
|- Total
|- Density
|299.0/sq mi (115.5/km2)
|Ogunquit Time Zone
|Eastern (EST) (UTC-5)
|- Summer (DST)
|Ogunquit ZIP Code
|Ogunquit Area Code(s)
|Ogunquit FIPS Code
|Ogunquit GNIS Feature ID
|Ogunquit Website
One of the most beautiful areas around the world which is situated right beside the sea. This is one of the most popular resort towns in Maine. You can engage yourself with lots of water sports when you are visiting this town. This town is also friendly with people who love spending their time in museums. There are more than 1600 pieces of art in the Ogunquit Museum of American Art. In the winters you can also expertise your skills in skiing. Skiing is available throughout the winter in Ogunquit.
|Old Orchard Location
|Skokie, Illinois, United States
|Old Orchard Coordinates
|Old Orchard Opening date
|October, 1956
|Old Orchard Developer
|Philip Morris Klutznick
|Old Orchard Management
|The Westfield Group
|Old Orchard Owner
|The Westfield Group
|Old Orchard No. of stores and services
|Old Orchard No. of anchor tenants
|Old Orchard Total retail floor area
|1.8 million ft²
|Old Orchard No. of floors
|Old Orchard Website
The Old Orchard beach is one of the most famous beaches in Maine. It is also a hub for sports freaks. The Ball Park is one of the best baseball ground in Maine. There are also many festivals which are celebrated in this city. Some of the festivals which you should not miss are the Lobster Dip, the Beerfest, the annual Greek Heritage festival and the National Baseball tournament. There are number of indoor and outdoor activities which you can choose from. Shopping and dining are also one of the specialties of the city.


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Board Members
Representation of the IGHSAU consists of an eight-person Board of Directors. Six positions are elected to the IGHSAU Board while two appointees representing the Iowa Association of School Boards and the Iowa Department of Education also serve. The Board of Directors approve policy changes proposed by the IGHSAU administrative staff.
The IGHSAU Representative Council serves in an advisory capacity. The council consists of three electees from each of the four districts in Iowa. The Representative Council meets twice a year.
Each IGHSAU sport has an advisory committee made up of coaches, an official and an athletic director. These committees meet once a year to review their respective sports and develop recommendations for the IGHSAU administrative team to take to the IGHSAU Board of Directors.
Greg Dufoe
Gary Zittergruen
Benton - 2016-2019
Jim Boehmer
Lake Mills - 2015-2019
Greg Ebeling
Pella - 2017-2021
Roger Francis
Pocahontas Area - 2016-2020
D'Anne Kroemer
Pleasant Valley - 2012-2019
Shan Seivert
Iowa Dept. of Education Representative
Des Moines
Ron Fadness
Iowa Assoc. of School Boards Representative
IGHSAU Board Minutes
IGHSAU Representative Council
Southeast District
- Davis Eidahl, Solon (2018)
- Jeff Dicks, Newell-Fonda (2019)
- Shane Ehresman, Lynnville-Sully (2020)
Northeast District
- Travis Fleshner, Union (2020)
- Keith Turner, Rockford (2018)
- Troy Heller, Starmont/Tripoli (2019)
Southwest District
- Dr. Casey Berlau, Nodaway Valley (2020)
- Steve Smith, Adair-Casey (2018)
- Steve McDermott, Creston (2019)
Northwest District
- Ken Slater, River Valley (2020)
- Marty Fonley, Algona (2018)
- Russ Adams, MOC-Floyd Valley (2019)
IGHSAU Sport Advisory Committees
Each IGHSAU sport has a committee consisting of coaches that review rule changes and provide feedback and recommendations to the IGHSAU staff. An activity director chairs each committee and an official also serves.
- Chair: Rachel Gerking, Spirit Lake
- Kristin Meyer, Dowling Catholic
- Thad Streit, Mount Ayr
- Aaron Fedderson, Williamsburg
- Greg Bodensteiner, Waverly-Shell Rock
- Jerry Shields, Murray
- Nicole Goodwin, Kingsley-Pierson
- Jerry Hulsing, Lynnville-Sully
- Official: Royce Ranniger, Sioux City
- Chair: Aaron Stecker, Cedar Rapids Kennedy
- Mark Howard, Pella
- Julie Girsch, Waterloo Columbus
- Jeff Lefeber, Tri-Center
- Chris Allen, Ankeny Centennial
- Official: Jennifer Dunn, Cedar Rapids
- Chair: Kevin Skillett, Bettendorf
- Danielle Stubbs, Pella Christian
- Chad Jilek, Waukee
- Erin Seely, Cedar Rapids Kennedy
- Jennifer Dovre, Ballard
- Official: Shawn Petersen, Atlantic
- Chair: Shelly Ter Hark, Algona
- Liz Baethke, Urbandale
- Tammi Veerbeek, Western Christian
- Maureen Heath, New London
- Claude Howard, Springville
- Mary Miller, Sioux City Bishop Heelan
- Angie Montgomery, Red Oak
- Teresa Bair, Linn-Mar
- Official: Kent Kocour, Pella
Swimming & Diving
- Chair: Rollie Ackerman, Marshalltown
- Mike Ahrens, Bettendorf
- Sarah Smith, Grinnell
- Scott Weinheimer, Des Moines North
- Chris Mann, Boone
- Official: Dennis Peters, Cedar Falls
- Chair: Mike Linde, Van Meter
- Steve Smith, Johnston
- Jeff Trost, Nashua-Plainfield
- Julie Buerman, Cedar Rapids Kennedy
- Val Sitzmann, Kingsley-Pierson
- Mike Lawler, Nevada
- Joe Kruzich, Fairfield
- Official: Chad Pitts, Iowa Golf Association
- Chair: Erin Ambrose, Panorama
- Merle Jones, Keokuk
- Steph Christner, Knoxville
- Jill Hulsing, BGM
- Erin Bohlmann, Kuemper Catholic
- Gary Gorman, Ames
- Brian Erbe, Cedar Rapids Jefferson
- Official: Karl Wooldridge, Forest City
Joint Bowling
- Chair: Corby Laube, Marion
- Tim Gaydo, Cherokee
- Marie Tharp, North Scott
- Dale Helgevold, Clarke
- Kay Heiberger, Western Dubuque
- Matthew Schneider, Waverly-Shell Rock
- Official: Randy Thompson, Johnston
Joint Cross Country
- Chair: Dale Otte, Pella
- Dan Sauser, Monticello
- Sherry Book, Westwood
- Kirk Schmaltz, Ames
- Brian Knapp, South Central Calhoun
- Erik Belby, Pleasant Valley
- Official: Tim Sanderson, Keystone
Joint Track & Field
- Chair: Terry Coleman, Iowa City High
- Brian Peterson, Roland-Story
- Brad Elliott, Mount Ayr
- Bill Capaldo, North Polk
- Joel Bundt, MOC-Floyd Valley
- Jim Lee, Mason City
- Kirk Christensen, Carroll
- Tim O'Neill, Davenport Assumption
- Official: Ray Wilden, Clinton


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Star Graded Accommodation in Durbanville
Durbanville lodgings by star grading, as graded by the Tourism Grading Council of South Africa. The TGCSA is the only government mandated, industry supported quality assurance authority in South Africa. The Tourism Grading Council evaluates those establishments which apply for grading and grades them 1 to 5 stars, according to the type of accommodation provided - hotels, lodges, b&bs, self catering, caravan parks, camping sites and backpackers.
Establishments which have been graded are listed in descending order (from 5 stars to 1 star).
Guest House
Cape Pillars
9 De Villiers Drive, Durbanville, 7550, Cape Town
Cape Pillars offers you executive, luxury accommodation in a relaxed and secure environment in Durbanville. Spacious, sunny, modern, fully equipped 1 and 2 bedroomed apartments with en-suite bathrooms, safe off-street parking, ... read more
Guest House / Self Catering
Eversview Guest House
22 Gillian Street, Eversdal, 7550, Durbanville, Cape Town North
Eversview Guest House is situated in the Tygerberg Area of Cape Town North, just 3km from the famous Tyger Valley Shopping Centre. At Eversview we care for your comfort in secure and tranquil surroundings with splendid views of ... read more
Guest House / Self Catering
Evertsdal Guesthouse
1 Gillian Street, Durbanville, 7550, Cape Town North, Cape Town
The Evertsdal Guesthouse is situated in the northern suburbs of Cape Town close to Durbanville and Tygervalley. The guesthouse offers twenty spacious luxury double bedrooms all with en-suite bathrooms and some with kitchenettes ... read more
Feathers Boutique Hotel
24 Melina Street, Rosendal, Durbanville, 7551, Cape Town North, Cape Town
Feathers Boutique Hotel has been awarded 4 stars by the South African Tourism Grading Council, so guests can be assured of high standards and outstanding service at all times. The peaceful atmosphere is complimented by the ... read more
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Four Palms Guest House
19 Franshoek Road, Durbanville Hills, Durbanville, Cape Town
Luxurious self-catering apartments with breakfast available on request in Durbanville, situated in the upmarket northern suburb of Durbanville Hills. Four Palms Guest House is situated just minutes from ... read more
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Guest House Le Petit Chateau
14 Agulhas Crescent, Nerina, Durbanville, 7550, Cape Town North
Come and experience the warmth and hospitality of the Cape with us in safe and secure surroundings. Recline in luxury in our spacious and beautifully decorated suites and lounges. Enjoy fine dining and a relaxed and cosy ... read more
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Kolping Guest House
7 Biccard Street, Durbanville, 7550, Western Cape
We are an internationally linked guesthouse that strives to ensure that guests are offered excellent service and accommodation through empowered and trained staff. We are a profit making organization supporting the projects of ... read more
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Ruslamere Guest House & Spa
14 Langeberg Road, Durbanville, 7551, Cape Town
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Schoongezicht Guesthouse
2 Eland Street, Schoongezicht, Durbanville, 7550, Cape Town North
Schoongezicht Guesthouse is situated in a rural setting on the edge of beautiful Durbanville with a view on the farmlands and wine estates. Come and enjoy friendly, warm hospitality combined with comfort and charm in a relaxed ... read more
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Clouds Guest House
3 Fairwinds Road, Eversdal, Durbanville, Cape Town
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Deadland's Harvest is the second installment of the Deadland saga. This zombie novel also parallels the work of Dante Alighieri, covering the seven deadly sins that are relayed in Purgatorio. Like the first book, this story follows the story of Cash on a journey through a zombie-ridden hell, along with her guide, Clutch.
I have to say, I enjoyed the sequel more than part one, and I enjoyed part one a lot. What I really enjoyed about book two is that the story focuses on the survivors against the undead instead of following a more traditional heroes vs. villains story. While there are certainly bad people in Deadland's Harvest, the story isn't hinged upon a single struggle. Instead, the story focuses on a sequence of various events and encounters that occur and push the characters to their limits, and force them to commit or face one of the seven deadly sins. All the events and struggles of the characters seem to be pushed along by the growing horde of undead.
While the author does a fine job of approaching the seven deadly sins, you can enjoy just reading this book and disregarding any and all relation to Purgatorio. There is a lot of creative original storytelling to be found here. Without the literary references, Deadland's Harvest would still stand as a fine apocalyptic story. The main characters are well-rounded and relatable. They continue to grow and evolve as people throughout the series. The secondary character development could have been stronger for some characters. In one instance, a secondary character died but the character is mostly developed post-mortem, so the moment kind of fell a bit flat for me. Later in the story, another secondary character that was well-developed died, and that moment was intense and emotional.
Still, I'd call this series a must-read for any fan of zombie fiction. It's a well-polished story, with a great plot, and strong character development. If you haven't yet, get started with the first book in this series, 100 Days in Deadland. Really looking forward to finishing this trilogy with the last installment, Deadland Rising.


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Petitioner: Anthony M. Leonard
Respondent: Dora B. Schriro and Arizona Attorney General, State of
Case Number: 2:2008cv02388
Filed: December 31, 2008
Court: Arizona District Court
Office: Habeas Corpus (General) Office
County: Pima
Referring Judge: David K Duncan (PS)
Presiding Judge: Paul G Rosenblatt
Nature of Suit: None
Cause of Action: Federal Question
Jury Demanded By: 28:2254 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (State)
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|ORDER ADOPTING AND ACCEPTING REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION 12 of the Magistrate Judge. The Petitioner's Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus, 1 , is DISMISSED without prejudice. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED DENYING a Certificate of Appealability and leave to proceed in forma pauperis on appeal because dismissal of the Petition is justified by a plain procedural bar and jurists of reason would not find the procedural ruling debatable. Signed by Judge Paul G Rosenblatt on 4/6/10. (LSP)
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Survivor Benefit Plan, the Only Way to Protect Your Loved Ones!
When a Armed Forces retiree dies, his retirement pay also stops,this is how retirement works in the Armed Forces by default. So if you're a Armed Forces retiree, you seriously need to consider looking into the Survivor Benefit Plan. What actually covers this Survivor Benefit Plan? Well, it's pretty much insurance that will give your spouse a monthly check to live on, if for whatever reason, something happens to you. This includes your early death, your surviving spouse outliving the benefits, or another serious problem in today's economically trying times, inflation.
There is also great news for veterans over the age of 70 who have made 30 years of payments or 360 payments to the Survivor Benefits plan, because as of October 1, 2008, any participants in the survivor benefits will now receive free SBP coverage. This is a great way to make sure that no hard times fall on any veterans spouses.
So you are probably thinking "Hey, this sounds great, where do I sign up?" Well, after you retire from the Armed Forces, you will automatically be enrolled in full basic survivor benefits that will cover your spouse and your children. If you want to reduce your spouse's coverage or decline your spouse of coverage altogether, you will need the written consent your spouse's, otherwise your spouse will remain by default on the full basic Survivor Benefit Plan. Now say you wanted the coverage for a former spouse you can do this as well, or you are able enough to cover what is known as an "insurable interest", which could be a business partner, a partner, or someone else very close to you.
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There are a couple different options for coverage when it comes to survivor benefits, including spouse only, former spouse and child, child only, former spouse, or a person who has an "insurable interest", This could be a business partner, a parent, or a close friend or family member you'd like to have covered.
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In an ailing job market, more and more people are turning to new and nontraditional jobs as a way to bring in more income or supplement part-time work. Starting up a home business is becoming increasingly popular for individuals and families of all types. This handpicked selection of home business tips are an excellent starting point for any prospective entrepreneur.
Find an area in your home that is peaceful and quiet, and make this area your designated work station. This should not be an area that already has a purpose, like the kitchen or your bedroom. Keep it private and free from things that will distract you from work.
Take advantage of the signature line in your email program and make sure it includes the link to your website. This simple act can generate numerous sales. All email correspondence with customers, should include this link so that they can easily find their way back to your website to purchase more product.
If you want to market something and you are not sure what, make it something you use. Identifying a specific need is the first thing to do when creating a product to market to consumers. If there is something that you could use in your life, chances are other people could as well.
If you are considering starting a home business, one of the key ingredients to being successful is to venture into an area you have a passion for. Starting a home business is hard work and also requires a certain level of creativity. It is much easier to work on something that you have a genuine interest in and would not consider a chore. It is also easier to be creative since you will naturally come up with ideas as opposed to being forced to come up with ideas.
So whether you have years and years' worth of business experience or are venturing into new territory with your own home business, the information and advice that you have just read will serve you well as you begin to explore the different possibilities and opportunities. Good luck; here's to your success!Copyright 2016 , All rights Reserved.


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Yesterday I attended "boys group." Naturally, I focused my attention on gender. Today I am going to girls group so I will reflect on how the two are similar and different in terms of how each gender interacts with one another later afterwards. For now, I want to blog about how I saw gender functioning in an all-boys environment. I'm used to being around all boys. I've always gravitated to all boy group settings since elementary school, especially at lunch. I spent the most time through my youth with boys in middle school because I was a tomboy, played basketball, and did not care about makeup and liking boys. I just was not interested. In boys group, before I went, I thought I would feel uncomfortable because it is an all-boys inclusive group and what if I made them feel uncomfortable since I never attended it before and I am a girl. I didn't feel uncomfortable at all. I did make a few of the boys feel uncomfortable, only because they found me intimidating. Three of the boys told me I was so tall and I was pretty so they did not know how to interact with me. Since I was there, the leader of the group (a 40-year-old man) took the opportunity to use my presence to his advantage. He had all six of the boys introduce themselves to me. He asked each of them, "How would you introduce yourself to a female?" He told them he was trying to teach them manners and how to be polite. He also told his son in particular, who had to introduce himself to me first, that, "I want you to be more open and get out of your shell. You're so shy. I want you to learn how to approach females." He didn't know what to say. He just kept saying, "I don't know." This boy really was not interested in greeting me or how to greet me or engaging in the entire discussion. It was interesting to observe because it made me and the lady who runs Homework Club feel the disconnect between the son and the father. I later found out the son loves art, style, and his grades. He is thirteen. There is nothing wrong with him not being interested in girls yet. I felt bad for the son because his dad didn't seem to get it. His father is assuming he is heterosexual. Maybe he is and maybe he isn't. The entire conversation was centered around women and how they don't understand women. Listening to the conversation was extremely stereotypical. It was making me mad because I am a girl and I do not do half the things they were talking about. I was happy because I was able to show them not all girls are the same. Not all girls care about how much money you have or what you wear or what car you or your parents drive. He even said, "You have to watch out for the ugly duckling. Don't overlook them." The ugly duckling? In my mind, I was like, "Are you serious right now?" He told the boys those are the ones who will have your back and come back after college "bangin.'" What a great example he was setting… I was not entirely happy after I left. I am glad I could be there and hear everything because it reminded me of our class and how women really are objectified.
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The Unserious Senate Budget
Posted in Main Blog (All Posts) on March 20th, 2013 11:08 pm by HL
The Unserious Senate Budget
Rep. Tom Price, RealClearPolitics
For years now, House Republicans have proposed responsible budgets, only to debate our actual written plan against speeches and abstract platitudes from the Democrat Party. That is why we appreciate the fact that Senate Democrats have finally presented a budget after four years of sitting on the sidelines "" four straight years of not submitting a budget. Sadly, what they appear to have done is to dust off their tired old tax, borrow and spend agenda that has produced today's stagnant economy and millions of Americans still without work.First and foremost, the Senate…
Rand Paul Joins the Conversation on Immigration
Beth Reinhard, NJ
Behold the junior senator and tea-party hero from Kentucky, best known for citing the U.S. Constitution, Spanish writer Miguel de Unamuno, Chilean poet Pablo Neruda, and Colombian novelist Gabriel Garcia Marquez.On Tuesday, Sen. Rand Paul threw his support behind legalizing the millions of undocumented immigrants in the U.S., signaling his determination to expand his following beyond the tea party movement as he positions himself for a 2016 presidential campaign. Just two years ago, Paul was pushing to end birthright citizenship for the children of illegal immigrants.
America's War Legacy: Unemployment
Greg Jaffe, Washington Post
In TULSA — This is what the end of a decade of war looked like in Oklahoma a few weeks ago: ex-soldiers in cheap new business suits; human resources managers with salesman smiles and stacks of glossy fliers; a former Marine speaking to a television news crew about the "tough times" and "nightmares" he has had since coming home. Capt. Mike Bolton moved through the hundreds gathered at the convention center with a black binder of 41 résumés. It was yet another veterans' job fair. How many had he been to…
Rush Is Right on Gay Marriage
Marc Ambinder, The Week
I don't believe the hype. Yes, gay marriage is increasingly popular. To my own eyes, it's astoundingly popular, and I'm very happy that it's popular. Nearly 60 percent of Americans now support it. The Supreme Court will hear arguments on March 26-27 on a series of cases that will probably make it a lot easier for gay people to actually get married everywhere. Nearly 8 in 10 Americans under 30 support gay marriage. Nearly every Republican I talk to supports it, too, which makes it hard for me to conceive of a world where the GOPers who…


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The honorable Sir Robert Chiltern has it all. He has a devoted wife, a sterling reputation, and a position of stature in English politics. And, like many a politician, he has a past, one that the scheming Mrs. Cheveley wishes to expose. It's up to Sir Chiltern and his friend, the philandering Lord Goring, to preserve Chiltern's marriage and social position in Oscar Wilde's beloved comedy of manners.
Agape Theatre's production of AN IDEAL HUSBAND will take a unique spin on Wilde's classic comedy. While the language will remain unchanged and the costumes will be true to the Victorian age, the show will have some modern touches, namely a soundtrack featuring pop hits like Madonna's "Vogue" and Queen's "We Are the Champions."
When asked about the modern flourishes, director Olin Meadows said "I wanted to create a show that was visually beautiful, and yet did not feel like a stuffy old period play. I want people to leave thinking that the show felt fresh, new and not played out." Additionally Mr. Meadows went on to say "The Oscar Wilde plays are often considered comedy of manners, and while there will be some of that in the show, we are focusing on the moral of the story. Which to us is, staying true to yourself, having integrity even in the light of your past skeletons in the closet."
The Show will feature Agape Theatre member Nicholas Mani (The Trip To Bountiful) as Sir Robert Chiltern, Cierra Chancellor as Lady Gertrude Chiltern, and Christina Little-Manley as Mrs. Cheveley, both who are new to Agape Theatre. The show will also feature Eastview High School Students Chloe Esquivel as Mable Chiltern and Zach Bonds as Lord Goring, as part of Agape Theatre's Ongoing Educational Partnership with the Eastview High School Patriot Players Drama Department.
The Show also boasts Choreography by Georgia Medler (Six Dance Lessons In Six Weeks, Sun City Follies), Scenic Design by Olin Meadows and Darrin Lutz, Lighting by Daniel Kelton and Lori Mann, and Costumes by Janice Landree.
Robert Chiltern – Nicholas Mani
Mrs. Gertrude Chiltern – Cierra Chancellar
Lord Goring – Zach Bonds**
Mrs. Chevely – Christina Little Manley
The Earl of Caversham – Greg Stone
Lady Markby – Mary Kennelly
Vicomte De Nanjac – Daniel Kelton**
Ms. Mable Chilter – Chloe Esquivel**
Mr. Montford – Alex Poole**
The Countess of Bassildon – McKensie Rae Morrison
Mrs. Marchmont/ US Mrs. Chiltern – Claire Van Riper
Mason, Butler to the Chilterns – Hoyt Guthner
Phipps, Lord Goring's Servant – Dave Lovelace
JAMES – A Footman – Daniel Kelton**
HAROLD – A Footman – Matthew Tellez
Anna – A House Maid – Ruth Whorton**
Emily – A House Maid – Georgia Medler
Stage Manager – Amanda Jones**
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The "Fancy" rapper told press that she was honored to be starring in the 100th anniversary ads from the Australian underwear label- "I remember when Ruby Rose and Miranda Kerr were the faces of the brand. I thought they were so cool – powerful, but still sporty and sexy and I wanted to be like that. Getting a call from Bonds and thinking 'that really takes me back' made me want to do it."
That being so, Iggy still had to deal with insecurities early on. She told the Sunday Telegraph, "I felt really big. Then I'd look in the camera and be like, 'Actually I look totally fine.' I think that's what it is like with all women though right?"