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Girl's Junior Varsity Basketball
A. Philip Randolph Campus High School offers its support to our Girl's Junior Varsity Basketball Team.
Despite some tough games the Lady Cougars continue to be a strong team that is working on developing skills for years to come.
Special thanks to Coaches Edwin Gomez and Natalie Gomez for all of their hard work and dedication.
Please come out and support the Lady Cougars at their last two home games:
02/05/18: v. Murray Bergtraum @4:30 PM
02/12/18: v. Manhattan Center @4:30 PM


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Tea House Theatre welcomes another performance by Alain English.
The Best of William McGonagall
Alain English, founder of Paper Tiger Poetry and Tea House Artiste-In-Residence, returns with a new show featuring the life and work of 'The World's Worst Poet', William McGonagall. Featuring 'classics' such as 'The Tay Bride Disaster' plus musings on Shakespeare, Burns and Queen Victoria, this will an delightful, hilarious and thoroughly entertaining evening!
Ticket £5
Door opens at 8pm


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Official Name: Kingdom of Spain
Capital: Madrid
System of Government: Constitutional Monarchy
Area: 504,782 Sq Km (194,897 Sq Mi)
Estimated Population: 41.200.000
The People
Spain has four major ethnic groups that are divided by language: Castilian, Basque, Catalan and Galician, which combined account for almost the entire population.The official language is Castilian Spanish. 17% of the population speaks Catalan while 7% speak Galician, 2% speak Basque and the remainder speak Castilian.
Spain is located on the Iberian Peninsula in South West Europe and includes the Balearic and Canary Islands as well as the Moroccan enclaves of Ceuta and Melilla. It is bound by France and Andorra to the northeast, Spain and the Atlantic Ocean to the west, the Mediterranean Sea to the southeast and east, the Strait of Gibraltar and Morocco to the south and the Bay of Biscay to the northwest. Continental Spain consists of the Meseta or Central Plateau which is surrounded by the Baetic, Andalusian and Iberian Mountains to the south and southeast, the Pyrenees to the north, and the Cordillera Cantabrica to the northwest.
The Climate
Spain is one of the warmest countries in Europe. Spain's predominant climate is Mediterranean-temperate, with dry summers, and constant temperatures during the winter. In Spain, you will enjoy more than three thousand hours of sunlight per annum. Because of their particular location, in front of the African coastline, the Canary islands enjoy a very mild climate, with a pleasant average annual temperature of 22ºC. The Balearic Islands are also blessed with a Mediterranean climate: summers are generally warm and the winters are mild.
The Food
Eating is in Spain one of the most pleasant rituals of daily life. Thanks to the quality, variety and richness of its gastronomy, it is one of the world's best. The Mediterranean, multicultural, and avant-garde atmosphere of Spain is reflected in its dishes. The dishes are gastronomic creations born out of the fusion of different cultures, made of local ingredients, and with centuries of tradition behind them. When enjoying the Spanish custom known as tapeo – going from bar to bar eating tapas, you will discover that the locals have a weakness for seafood. Prawns, mussels, fresh anchovies in vinegar, croquettes, and mini rolls are some of the most popular tapas dishes.
The Wine and Fino Sherry
The wine is a very important element in all the regional cuisines of Spain. The Romans bequeathed the art of grape growing that has turned Spain into one of the greatest old world wine producers, famed for its quality. The Rioja wines, for example, have obtained an international reputation for their outstanding aroma, flavor and body. Other famous denominations are those of the Ribera del Duero, Penedés and La Mancha. The Spanish cava, or sparkling wine, has its main centre of production in the Penedés Catalan region. The bars and taverns of Andalusia, with their special charm and convivial atmosphere, are the perfect place to enjoy the famous fino sherry – good cheer and friendly chatter abound between glasses of sherry and tapas of the region's best dishes.
The currency in Spain is the euro (€).
VAT and Tax Refunds
If you country of residence is outside of the European Union, you may request a sales-tax refund for your purchases. There are several companies in Spain that are authorized to process sales-tax (IVA) refunds. You need to request a form for your sales-tax refund at the shop. Spanish law sets €90.15 as the minimum purchase needed for you to be able to get a sales-tax refund. This amount needs to be spent at the same shop, and on the same day, for it to be eligible for a tax free cheque. The paperwork is simple: to obtain the refund, you must ask for a tax-free receipt of purchase, for which you need to show a valid proof of foreign residency (passport). Show your purchases, and seal the tax-free goods in customs (you have three months from the time of purchase to seal your goods). Ask for the refund at the authorized refund-processing company. These companies have IVA refund offices at all major airports in Spain. You can get your refund in cash, or credit it back to your credit card.
Opening Hours
Shops are generally open Monday to Saturday 10.00am to 9.00pm, with late-night shopping until 10.00pm at many of the larger shopping malls. Many of the smaller stores will have a siesta (break) from 2.00pm to 4.00 or 5.00 pm. Many smaller supermarkets in towns and villages also open on Sundays.
Electrical Current
The electrical current in Spain is 200 volts, 50 cycles AC. Plugs are of the continental type, with two round prongs. American appliances require a transformer and a plug adapter for use in Spain.


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On March 13th I departed from Hamburg to Boston for three days with Gerrit Staron and no it wasn't for vacation.
We traveled to film for Bayer's event in Boston USA. The task was to make a film that showed Bayer's presence in life of science partnership. I didn't know we would actually be shooting at MIT to be honest and as a New Yorker you hear about MIT but it's like "ah cool MIT/ Smart PPL" but to be in there and actually meet some of the people it's mind blowing. We were greeted with such a warm welcome by Rakhshita Dahr and John Hallinan.
We arrived one and a half day earlier so that we could go around the city and film it's character. This event was a super cool challenge because we had to interview 8 people in total, film the event and have a first rough cut by 10:00PM.
By far this is one of the jobs where so much planning went into before hand and it worked flawlessly.
My biggest takes from this project were:
1. how important it is to plan ahead of time with the entire team (client and filmmaker). I also was able to experience people putting their trust in Gerrit and me when plan A had to be altered.
2. How I we were able to connect with the people at MIT because they have real passion for what what they do just like we do.
3. Just going inside MIT will make you feel smarter. ;)
I am so thankful to have been part of this project.
GTG til next time...


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Its all country music with stories about love, betrayal, hope, being pound and more love and betrayal.
"Spirit with a Mask" is Brian's first CD that was released in 1995 under the stage name Brian Black Thunder. The format is country rock, rock, pop and easy listening. His first and only single was "Don't Take Away Your Love" which had a latino pop Santana sound to it.
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July 3 - Rock, White & Blue
Main Stage:
3:30pm: Craig Omick's Third Coast Grooves
5:00pm: Jacob Cade
6:15pm: Shallow Side
7:40pm: Evening Colors
7:45pm: Royal Bliss
9:30pm: Theory of a Deadman
FIREWORKS: Approx. 10:45pm
Presented by: Harley-Davidson, Coors Light, 95 WIIL Rock & USAA
Professional Wrestling Show:
Show Times: 4:15pm & 7:00pm
Jumpstart Rider Experience
Carnival: 3:00pm-11:00pm
Bingo: 3:00pm-8:30pm (under a tent next to food court)
Grand Prize: Round-trip Airline Ticket
Roving Entertainment:
Stilt Walker, Juggling Acts and more!
Military Exhibits and Displays:
In and around Ross Theater
Paintball: 3:00pm-8:15pm
Plus Target Shoot for Kids
Kids Zone Area: 3:00pm-8:30pm
Kids Zone sponsored by NorthShore University HealthSystem*
Free Interactive Area with Age Appropriate Activities.
Internationally Recognized for Quality Children's Programming
Family Entertainment Stage
4:00pm: Team Zoom Trick Dog Show
5:00pm: Magic Show - Kevin Adair
6:00pm: Wacky Juggler - Andy Head
7:00pm: Team Zoom Trick Dog Show
STEM SeaPerch: 3:00pm-8:30pm
Underwater Robotics Educational Activity
Petting Zoo: 3:00pm-7:00pm
Indoor Rock Wall Climbing: 3:00pm-8:30pm (Bldg. 4)
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74 | Morning Routines to Boost Happiness and Productivity
Listen to Episode 74: Morning Routines to Boost Happiness & Productivity
Also Available on iTunes
Episode Summary
This week on Tea & Tattle podcast, Sophie and I are comparing our morning routines and the early morning habits that help boost our happiness and productivity. I love early starts to the day, but Sophie is much more of a night owl, so it was interesting to chat together about how we each approach the first few hours of the day.
Also in this episode, I tell Sophie about a new podcast I'm enjoying, as well as a great read for summer. Sophie fills me in on an exciting project she's just started working on and recommends a poetry collection she thinks I'd like.
Listen to learn the morning routines that help boost our happiness and productivity.
Episode Links
- My blog posts about A Devon Instagram Gathering and Soar Mill Cove Hotel.
- Bloom and Wild.
- Dorothy L Sayers.
- Unlocking the Archive.
- Blickling Estate.
- My interview with Imogen Hermes Gowar.
- Who is Mary Sue? by Sophie Collins.
- An American Marriage by Tayari Jones.
- Dispatch to a Friend podcast.
- The Miracle Morning by Hal Elrod.
- The 5 Minute Journal book and app.
- Sophie's instagram: @sophie_perdita.
- Miranda's instagram: @mirandasnotebook and @mirandasbookcase.
Tweet Me!
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You should adapt your routine to your own needs and lifestyle.
- Sophie and Miranda
Your Thoughts
Thank you so much for listening and being a part of Tea & Tattle podcast. As always, we love to hear your thoughts, so please let us know:
Are you a morning person? What are your morning routines?
Next Time...
Remember to tune in for the latest mini Tea Reads episode this Friday. Next Tuesday, I'm chatting with instagram superstar, Siobhan Ferguson, about her gorgeous new book, Pretty City London.


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The National Air Duct Cleaners Association recommends you have your air ducts professionally cleaned every three to five years, though more frequent cleanings may be warranted depending on certain circumstances. Households with pets, residents who suffer from allergies or respiratory conditions such as asthma, or those who use their HVAC system often should consider having their ducts cleaned every two years to maintain healthy indoor air quality.
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Three men pleaded guilty yesterday in U.S. District Court in Boston in connection with conducting an illegal gambling business.
Joseph Yerardi, 62, of Newton, Anthony Corso, 51 of Cambridge, and Michael Burke, 45, of Winthrop, pleaded guilty in separate hearings before U.S. District Court Judge Denise J. Casper to conducting an illegal gambling business from March 2015 through April 2016, and conspiring to collect and collecting extensions of credit by extortionate means. Yerardi and Corso also pleaded guilty to conspiring to make and making extortionate extensions of credit.
The defendants were involved in a large bookmaking business that made hundreds of thousands of dollars and used threats or other extortionate means to collect debts. Among other things, a debtor reported that Yerardi threatened to stab the debtor "twenty times" for not paying a gambling debt. Corso threatened another debtor by saying he would "smash your [expletive] head off the car".
In 2009, Yerardi was convicted of racketeering, conducting an illegal gambling business, money laundering, and collection of credit by extortionate means, and sentenced to 100 months in prison. In 1995, Yerardi was convicted of racketeering, extortionate extensions of credit, collection of credit by extortionate means, money laundering, conducting an illegal gambling business and witness intimidation, and sentenced to 135 months in prison.
Judge Casper deferred accepting the defendants' plea agreements until sentencing. Yerardi is scheduled to be sentenced on March 14, 2017, and Corso and Burke are scheduled to be sentenced on March 21, 2017. If the court accepts the plea agreements, Yerardi will be sentenced to eight years in prison, Corso to five years in prison, and Burke to 12 to 26 months in prison, each to be followed by three years of supervised release. In addition, the defendants agreed to forfeit over $70,000 seized in various searches and from bank accounts and to forfeiture money judgments of $300,00 for Yerardi, $60,000 for Corso and $30,000 for Burke.
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LINCOLN — At the National Weather Service office in Lincoln, the weather is available on computers, projected onto a movie screen, coming into the office from a balloon in the upper atmosphere and by telephone. With spring thunderstorm and tornado season in full swing in central Illinois, this is an active time of year.
NWS WEB SITE: For the Lincoln office
SNOW vs. SPRING: 5.8 inches fall in Springfield | Your photos of the weekend snowfall
LINCOLN — At the National Weather Service office in Lincoln, the weather is available on computers, projected onto a movie screen, coming into the office from a balloon in the upper atmosphere and by telephone.
"We've even looked out the window at the weather," says meteorologist Heather Stanley.
From high-tech radar to old-fashioned window watching, the employees at the NWS Lincoln office are all about the weather. The Lincoln office is one of only two NWS offices in Illinois. The Quad Cities office, which covers the northwest part of the state, is in Davenport, Iowa.
With spring thunderstorm and tornado season in full swing in central Illinois, this is an active time of year. There has already been one major weather event in central Illinois, strong thunderstorms and a tornado that did damage near Loami and in Springfield on March 8. A late March snowstorm also dropped up to six inches of snow on the region early Sunday.
It makes Stanley long for the calm, sunny days of summer.
"Ahh," Stanley says, "those lovely days. I can't wait to see them again."
The NWS is a division of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. "Covering the sun to the seas," says the NOAA Web site, "the National Weather Service provides local and regional forecasts and emergency alerts for severe storms, tornadoes, hurricanes, floods, extreme heat, winter storms, fire threats, tsunamis and solar flares. From its national centers to its 122 Weather Forecast Offices and 13 River Forecast Centers, the National Weather Service is watching over the nation and your neighborhood."
Weather info nationwide
When he was in Florida in 2004 working as a series of hurricanes approached, Logan County Emergency Management Agency director Dan Fulscher stayed in contact with the Lincoln NWS office.
"There was a fourth hurricane approaching," Fulcher recalls. "I called back to Lincoln, and they hooked up a direct link to the National Hurricane Center and monitored it. When I was down in the operations center in Florida, I could call Lincoln and get the forecast for Santa Rosa County, Fla., faster than I could get it down there because of all the calls coming in."
The weather is a 24-hour, 365-day-a-year job. At least two people are required to be in the Lincoln NWS office around-the-clock.
"The people at the postal service get holidays," Stanley says, "but we do not."
That is because people want to know what is about to happen with the weather any time of the day. There is tremendous interest in the weather, with The Weather Channel and a variety of private forecasting services launching in the past 20 years.
Intense interest from the public has resulted in greater outreach by the NWS in Lincoln. Its employees discuss the weather and its forecasting at meetings of civic groups, Scout troops and students. On June 26, Stanley will be at a Sangamon County Farm Bureau meeting to discuss weather and farm safety. The NWS offices also offer training for members of the public who want to become weather spotters.
The increased interest has even changed the way NWS issues forecasts. Time was, its forecasts were heavy on abbreviations — almost an early form of texting. Now that so many people are reading the forecasts, the forecasters write them out more legibly.
Still, within the office, the jargon keeps flowing with HWOs (Hazardous Weather Outlook), AFDs (Area Forecast Discussions), TAFs (Terminal Aerodome Forecasts) and PNSs (Public Information Statements).
"The joke is," says Stanley, "that NOAA really stands for the National Organization for the Advancement of Acronyms."
NOAA radio system
One of the best-known services offered through the Lincoln office is the NOAA weather radio system. Mike Chamness, senior policy adviser to the director of the Illinois Emergency Management Agency, says having one of those radios in the home is just as important as having a smoke alarm.
Chamness says weather radios are used to issue alerts for an act of terrorism or for a large transportation accident. In partnership with Lincoln, the state has a program to put NOAA weather radios in schools, nursing homes, day-care centers and mobile home parks.
Normally, extra people are called in when storms approach so that the meteorologists can concentrate on the radar while someone next to them answers telephones. The phones ring constantly on heavy storm days. County emergency services personnel call. Weather spotters call. The public calls.
"It's mildly controlled chaos," Stanley said.
According to the NWS Web site, some of the earliest weather reporting stations in central Illinois were at Athens (1843) and Jacksonville (1849). A weather observing station was established in Springfield in 1865. In 1906, The Weather Bureau moved its Springfield operations one block east, to the new Weather Bureau building at Seventh and Monroe streets. It moved to the airport in 1935.
The NWS office at the airport in Lincoln began full-time operations in 1995, leading to the closing of NWS offices in Springfield and in Peoria.
Despite the 23 staff members, weather spotters across central Illinois, daily launching of a weather balloon, and the latest in radar and high-tech computers, predicting the weather remains difficult. It still relies on human judgment.
"Meteorology is something where opinion counts," says Stanley. "It's not black and white. It's an inexact science."
Dave Bakke can be reached at 788-1541.
About 23 people man NWS office in Lincoln
The staff of 23 at the National Weather Service in Lincoln includes among its positions: meteorologists, information tech officers, an electronic systems analyst, two electronic technicians, hydrologist, hydrometeorological technician and a data acquisition programs manager. Even within the term "meteorologist," there are interns, lead forecasters, forecasters, a scientific operations manager and the meteorologist-in-charge, Ernie Goetsch.
Weather spotter training
Severe weather spotters provide critical information to their communities and NWS forecasters during severe weather events. Anyone with an interest is welcome to attend a free two- to-three-hour spotter class. Most of the classes are annual spotter updates intended as refresher training for experienced spotters, as well as initial training for people who are new to severe weather spotting.
For experienced spotters who want to learn more about the meteorology of severe weather, the NWS Lincoln office offers an advanced Meteorological Aspects of Severe Storms class about five times each spring. These classes will be noted with the term "advanced" in the schedule below.
In the Springfield area, the remaining class schedule is as follows:
Tuesday — Lincoln, 6:30 p.m., Lincoln Christian Church, 204 N. McLean St. Contact information: Logan County EMA, 732-9491.
Wednesday, April 8 — Virginia, 6:30 p.m., Public Library (basement), 100 N. Main St. Contact information: firstname.lastname@example.com.
Thursday, April 9 — Petersburg, 6:30 p.m., Petersburg Fire Department, 315 N. Fifth St. Contact information: Menard County EMA, 632-7700.
Monday, April 13 (advanced) — Springfield, 6:30 p.m., Memorial Medical Center, Wedeberg Auditorium, First and Miller streets. Sponsors: Memorial Medical Center and The Capital Area Amateur Radio Emergency Response Team.
Spring weather outlook
The spring (April through June) temperature and precipitation outlook issued last week by the Climate Prediction Center — a division of the National Weather Service — indicates warmer-than-normal temperatures from Texas westward to the California deserts north to central Utah with cooler-than-normal temperatures in the Northwest, Hawaii and much of Alaska.
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So You Think You Can Dance:
Ok so last night was really good!! There were only a couple that I didn't like and only a one that I really disagreed with the judges on but overall I thought the dancers did a great job. Here is my run down.
1. Katee & Twitch - Contemporary
This dance was so wonderful, it is amazing to me that these choreographers can come up with fresh great ideas over and over - I guess that is why they are "creative". I hate that I love Mia's choreography so much bc I think she is kind of full of herself but she keeps bringing great routines to the show plus she picks wonderful music. I watched the dance twice and loved it so much each time, it was VERY entertaining! One of my favorites of the season thus far.
2. Katee & Twitch - Broadway
I think that Katee is probably the best in this competition bc every week she ranks the highest and she brings out the best in her partner. This number was fast and difficult but they pulled it off!
3. Chelsie & Josh - Argentine Tango
I think this routine was under rated by many it was very difficult and very good. These two are performers!!!
4. Courtney & Will - Samba
I thought Courtney out shined Will in this number but the pair of them did wonderful.
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5. Comfort & Mark - Hip Hop
This is not my favorite kind of hip hop but they did a great job and really hit it, I was proud of Mark for keeping up with Comfort. I agree with Nigel 100% when he said her solos aren't very good but when she is given the hip hop choreography she nails it.
6. Chelsie & Josh - Disco
I am never a big fan of Disco not sure why, maybe bc it is usually cheesy and I usually hate the music but this routine was great...Josh & Chelsie nailed each lift and I felt for him at the end of the routine bc you know he was tired.
7. Courtney & Will - Hip Hop
This is the routine is the only routine that I completely disagreed with the judges on.... I thought they lacked chemistry and real emotions this was another routine that I couldn't help but wonder what if Chelsie & Mark or Katee & Josh had performed this routine would I have liked it more. The concept was wonderful and I thought for sure the dance was going to move me but I didn't believe it at all.... I think this might be Will bc I never have believed him in a emotional dance yet...Maybe he is cheesy or too technical to feel the routine.... That is what I like about Josh "he dances from the inside out".
8. Comfort & Mark - Foxtrot
This dance was the only one of the night that seemed very armature. They looked awkward...well to me Comfort looked really awkward and Mark didn't seem too bad, but what do I know.
1. Will
2. Katee
3. Josh
4. Courtney
5. Twitch
6. Chelsie
7. Mark
8. Comfort
Thursday, July 24
Top 8 Performance Rankings
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Posted by Sarah Beth at 7/24/2008
1 comments:
- Carrie said...
I'm a little behind but I agree completly with the hip hop routine of Courtney and Will. I thought it was good but didn't have the chemistry they all went on about. I watched it over four times trying to find it!!
- July 30, 2008 at 6:59 AM


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How to Get the Most Out of the Captive Cards
This week, as I've flipped through my own set of Captive Cards (over and over), one particular card has captured my gaze and my heart for longer than the rest.
I want God to change and refresh and recharge my heart--starting with my thoughts.
Right now, I need to think like Christ in my relationships. I often struggle with wondering how people are perceiving me and worrying that I've made people upset. I get terribly worried that I'm letting people down. I fret because I'm always sure I've said the wrong thing and that people will reject me because of it.
It's a selfish way of thinking, really, because it makes it really difficult for me to always assume the best about people. Frantic thoughts begin to run rampant through my mind. I forget that love for those people ought to be my first priority. Not my concern for their thoughts about me.
I want to live with Jesus' extravagant love. I want to be completely humble, graciously giving, totally unselfish, and consistently gentle...like Him. "In your relationships with one another, have the same mindset as Christ Jesus," (Philippians 2:17). I want to choose to fill my thoughts with His truth and to let Him renew my mind with His peace.
How about you? Where do you need a shift in your thoughts?
Let the Captive Cards help you to attach something tangible to the things you pray! Let them be a constant and accessible reminder to focus on the truth!
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I love getting into God's Word with my mom, and she's always one of the first people I call when I'm struggling with worry. She always points me back to the truth, shows me love, and prays me through it.
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March 2017 President's Message
A smaller but energetic group of members enjoyed playing both old and new games. Hopefully, our regular 4th Monday of the month game night will have gained some attendees. I found out that our "house rules" for Mexican Train dominoes are different than what some people play. The "chicken foot" option sure does sound interesting.
It was great to have 11 new members introduce themselves. I ask all of our members to make them feel welcome at future club meetings or anytime you meet. As a club, we will strive to keep our members updated on club activities. We want all of our members to feel at home whenever we are together. New members introduced at the meeting are Deb and Craig Barkelar (Madison), Diane and Tony Saliva (Franklin), Mike and Ellie Haessly (Brookfield), Kathy and Bill Jansen (Madison), Sue Klein (Milwaukee/Elm Grove), Charlotte Koehler (Sheboygan), and Tom Ponto (Milwaukee).
Thanks to all who attended The WISCONSIN SINGERS performances on Wednesday, March 22nd Dinah, I, and our friends had a great time. We expect The Wisconsin Singers to be back again in 2018.
April 17th Meeting – Wisconsin Author Michael Edmonds
Wisconsin Author Michael Edmonds, (Out of The Northwoods: The Many Lives of Paul Bunyan), will be our featured speaker at the April 17th club meeting at 7 PM. Michael is a staff member at the Wisconsin Historical Society.
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This event is now a non-ticketed free event for all members. Voluntary donations to help cover the club's cost of bringing this unique speaker to our meeting are requested. Members who have already purchased tickets will receive a refund.
2017 Dues – $5 per member
Joanie Schachtner will be collecting dues for 2017 and issuing new magnetic name holders at no charge. If one is lost, there will be a nominal replacement fee. We have 282 paid members and another 200 who were members in the past. Members who have not renewed their membership by June 1st will be dropped from our records.
2017-18 Officer Nominations
Mike Feeney, the Nominating Committee Chair and a Club Past President, presented the slate of Officers for 2017-18 at our March meeting. Nominated were:
– Membership Chair and Assistant Treasurer: Joanie Schachtner
– Treasurer: Hal Baumann
– Secretary: Bill Cammack
– Vice President: Jeanne Engle
– President: Richard Thies
Elections will take place at the April meeting. Nominations from the floor will be accepted.
May Monthly Meeting
Monday, May 15th is the date for our May meeting. An outdoor picnic with games is the current plan, weather permitting. More details will be coming soon.
Game Night
Monday, April 24th, Monday, May 22nd, and Monday, June 26th are the next three game nights at 6 PM. at Bacall Rec. Center on Canal Street. If interested, just show up; BYOB and snacks. These fun nights continue each month on the fourth Monday.
Joint Wisconsin Club Golf Outings
Signup for the Joint Wisconsin Club Golf outing on May 6th (Hawkes Bay or Saddlebrook) is now underway. Cost is $2. Marylyn Butenhof will be at our next meeting to sign up interested members. The fall event will be on September 30th. Foursomes are picked at random. Participants get a ticket for a pitcher of beer or a soft drink. The group gathers after golf at a local restaurant for drinks and awarding of prizes. It is a great way to get to know other former Wisconsin people. Ray Haas (352-750-5142) of the Paradise Club is the event Chair.
President's Personal Message
March Madness is here in full swing as I write this message. By the time you get it, we will be whooping and hollering after a couple of wins or thanking our Badgers for an entertaining season, and for the Seniors, a memorable career. The hockey season is over; the UW Women's hockey finishing one win short of another national championship; the men's team improved tremendously over prior years and should be NCAA tournament contenders next year.
Coach Chryst, Jim Leonhard (new defensive coordinator) and new Coach Bob Bostad (inside linebackers) have spring practice underway. For UW football fanatics, the spring game on April 21st, 7:30 PM, should be on the Big Ten Network. You can also go to the Badgers website (UWbadgers.com) and get current information on practices. I believe we will have a great 2017 season.
For Packer fans, while we wait for fall and our chances to meet at Cody's on game day, the NFL draft is not far away. Only Ted Thompson has any idea which players we may select. Hope for a quality lineman or two to protect Rodgers and defensive players who are fast and can tackle. We have picked up a couple of tight ends as free agents (a big need); Eddie Lacy left for Seattle (good for us), and hopefully our defensive backs will be much better this fall.
Do you like great 4 part male harmony? Then the next concert of THE BROTHERS IN SONG is just the thing for you. It will be Friday, March 31st at 6 PM at Hope Lutheran Church. $12 tickets are on sale at the Villages box offices. The last concert sold out so get your tickets now.
As you go about your daily activities, either here in the Villages, or while up north or traveling, be proud to say "We are from Wisconsin".
Your President
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It never fails. Every time I'm driving somewhere in my car and the speakers sing at me, "I'm leaving here this morning, and I don't know where I've been," I think, "HEY, this sounds JUST LIKE Harry Nilsson!" Then I look at the index card where I've written down the CD's song list and see:
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I love me some Nilsson, I do. In fact, I even love some Nilsson songs more than I love "Bath." Overall, "Nilsson Schmilsson" is a superior album to "Aerial Ballet," and both "Pandemonium Shadow Show" and "Son of Schmilsson" are responsible for my most played Nilsson tunes. Even the songs from "The Point" are sentimentally more important to me than "Bath" could ever be.
So the reason why "Bath" is one of my favorite songs? It's that instant inner smile I feel when I hear the opening notes because it's so perfectly Nilsson. Every time I hear it, no matter how I'm feeling, I tune out the world and become enveloped in this happy Nilssonland, where melodies are sunny (even if the words sometimes aren't) and nothing is complicated. And my little heart can't help but sing out "Doo wack a doo wack a doo wack a doo wack a doo wack a doo wack a doo" right along with him.


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Watch Dogs 2 has been released on the PC. We will have a three part evaluation of performance and image quality starting today with performance comparisons. We will also find the highest playable settings for each graphics card and the gameplay experience delivered. Finally, a graphically demanding game.


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Taxis For All Campaign & the New York Taxi Workers Alliance held a press conference to highlight how deregulating taxi services will destroy NYC jobs and preempt wheelchair accessibility programs by flooding NYC streets with unregulated for-hire vehicles
The New York Taxi Workers Alliance, which has a significant number of Indian and South Asian-origin cabbies, has issued a statement supporting taxi drivers on strike against Uber's poverty pay in Qatar and India. The NYTWA is led by Indian-American activist Bhairavi Desai.
In a message issued here, Desai said, "Rights groups are concerned that the proposed Uber legislation discriminates against people with disabilities by not mandating wheelchair-accessibility standards, hurts consumers, erodes labor rights, and will destroy full-time work for professional drivers. Although the bill does not include NYC, it includes all of its surrounding cities and counties, meaning that NYC streets will be flooded with unregulated for-hire vehicles with no wheelchair accessibility mandates, hurting both passengers and professional drivers."
In New Delhi, thousands of Uber drivers are on strike over issues of rate cuts and what they consider Uber's global monopoly tactic of flooding streets with vehicles making it harder for each driver to make a living.
"Our brothers in India mobilized after a fellow Uber driver committed suicide from the persistent poverty and pressure to make lease payment," the statement from NYTWA said, adding that Uber's only response has been to file an injunction against the drivers' organizations for striking.
"While multi-nationals often explain away deplorable treatment by pointing out lack of labor law in countries like Qatar, the reality is, Uber does not respect labor law anywhere, whether in Doha, New Delhi or New York," the statement said.
The NYTWA said its 19,000-members stand in solidarity with the 700 Uber drivers in Qatar who are on their fifth day of strike. "We salute your courage, your determination, your loyalty to each other, and your passion for a world that is just to workers. We understand your strike is over Uber's low wages and that this poverty for you brings the dire risks of deportation, as you risk losing your work visas when you cannot keep up with your car leases due to low pay."
According to the NYTWA, the Uber drivers on strike in Doha, Qatar reached out to to them for solidarity after they saw the strength of their strike against the Muslim Ban and the #DeleteUber campaign.
Founded in 1998, NYTWA is the 19,000-member strong union of NYC taxicab drivers, representing yellow cab drivers, green car, and black car drivers, including drivers for Uber and Lyft. We fight for justice, rights, respect and dignity for the over 50,000 licensed men and women who often labor 12 hour shifts with little pay and few protections in the city's mobile sweatshop. Our members come from every community, garage, and neighborhood. To find out more visit NYTWA.org, follow us on Twitter.com/NYTWA, or like us on facebook.com/nytwa.


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tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3294811369769114458.post783475296868300885..comments2019-03-31T21:28:29.126-07:00Comments on Brit Rock by the Bay: ROBIN TROWER: NOVEMBER 1973/MAY 1974Michael Collins Mortonhttp://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-3294811369769114458.post-59623265668539382002016-07-27T10:16:30.731-07:002016-07-27T10:16:30.731-07:00Does anyone remember what date he played Winterlan...Does anyone remember what date he played Winterland with Golden Erring and Sha na naUnknownhttps://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-3294811369769114458.post-7073160329948413292012-01-01T14:27:27.855-08:002012-01-01T14:27:27.855-08:00Hi I'm from the uk I saw robin and the boys se...Hi I'm from the uk I saw robin and the boys several times in the 1970's the first time I was on 13 Those concerts still are some of the best days of my life, I was able to take my wife to see him 4 years ago in the uk, just to show her where my musical tastes come from. James Dewar's voice will live with me forever.
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Furthermore, the Samsung SCX-3405 can also offer you the notable fast printing performance that you cannot ignore at all. In the simple words, this kind of printing device can really produce up to 20 pages per minute for black and white documents. This specific facts means that you do not need to waste your time too much whenever you use the printing stuff to finish your works fabulously.
Also Update Driver: Samsung SCX-3400F Drivers Download for Windows
Also Update Driver: Samsung SCX-3400F Drivers Download for Windows
Samsung SCX-3405 Operating System Compatibility:
Windows 10 (32bit)/ Windows 10 (64bit)
Windows 8.1(32bit)/ Windows 8.1 (64bit)
Windows 8 (32bit)/ Windows 8 (64bit)
Windows 7 (32bit)/ Windows 7 (64bit)
Windows Vista (32bit)/ Windows Vista
Windows XP/ 2003/ 2008/ 2000/ 2012
Windows 8.1(32bit)/ Windows 8.1 (64bit)
Windows 8 (32bit)/ Windows 8 (64bit)
Windows 7 (32bit)/ Windows 7 (64bit)
Windows Vista (32bit)/ Windows Vista
Windows XP/ 2003/ 2008/ 2000/ 2012
Operating System
|SCX-3400 Series Print Driver
|SCX-3400 Series Print Driver(No Installer)
|Universal Print Driver for Windows
How to Install Driver and Software for Samsung SCX-3405F:
Manual Installation of Samsung SCX-3405 Driver
For your printer to properly work, the driver for the printer must be set up first. You can follow the steps provided below on a computer running on Microsoft Windows.
- Once the download completes, you can begin the process of installing the Samsung Xpress SCX-3400F driver on your computer. Find out where the downloaded file is stored. Once you find the file, click on it. Hint: A driver file's name typically ends with .exe.
- You can either double-click on the file or right-click on it then choose "Run as Administrator". Wait for some time while the Samsung SCX-3400F driver file is being extracted. Once the extraction completes, you can move on to the next step.
- The installation process should commence at this point, if you had followed all of the instructions given on the computer screen. You must follow all of the instructions to properly install the driver on your computer.
- Once the installation process completes, your Samsung SCX-3400F is up and ready to use.
How to Uninstallation Driver and Software for Samsung Xpress SCX-3400F:
Manual Uninstallation of Samsung SCX-3400F Driver
Make sure that you follow all of the following steps in order that the Samsung SCX-3400F driver can be uninstalled from your computer.
- Find the Start menu on your computer and click on it.
- Find the menu of Control Panel or look for an icon indicating it. You can also type "control panel" on the available search bar. Find the "Program" menu and select "Uninstall and Application".
- A list of applications installed on your computer should appear. Look for the Samsung SCX-3400F driver. You can also type the name of the application on the available search bar.
- Double-click on the Samsung SCX-3400F and select "Uninstall/Change" option. Further instructions will pop up on the screen for you to follow properly.
Instructions to Uninstall Samsung SCX-3400F Printer Driver for Windows:
- Find the Windows button on the computer keyboard.
- Find Control Panel and select it.
- Find the tab of Uninstall a Program and select it.
- Find your printer's driver name.
- Select Uninstall.
- Wait while the uninstallation process runs.


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Broadband Cable Proposal To Meet Regional Demand
New Australasian Broadband Cable Proposal To Meet Regional Demand
Telecom New Zealand, Cable & Wireless Optus, and Singapore Telecommunications (SingTel) today announced they are investigating a proposal to establish a new telecommunications cable system between Singapore and Sydney. A feasibility study is currently underway.
If the proposal goes ahead, a submarine cable will be built linking Singapore, Jakarta and Perth. From the new cable, connections can be made throughout Australia and the Asia-Pacific region via the carriers' existing cable networks.
Simon Moutter, Group General Manager Network, Telecom New Zealand, said an Asia to Australia link could complement the recently commissioned Southern Cross Cable Network.
"Our investments in cable have reaped rewards - operationally and financially. Similarly, if this proposal goes ahead, it would be a solid investment opportunity for all three companies," Mr Moutter said.
Chris Hancock, Managing Director, Data & Business Services of Cable & Wireless Optus, said the companies were in early discussions and were interested in exploring opportunities to fulfil increasing broadband demands in the Asia Pacific region.
"The Asian region is a large and rapidly expanding market for corporate and IP services. All three companies have identified a growing need for robust infrastructure between Australia and Asia," Mr Hancock said.
"Our customers are demanding more and more bandwidth as they e-enable their businesses. This cable can forge an important link between the businesses of Asia and Australia.
"Subject to Board approval – and detailed financial terms – we believe this is a great proposal," Mr Hancock said.
Mr Lim Shyong, Executive Vice President (Global Business) of SingTel said the cable would be suitable for mission-critical data and high bandwidth applications.
"We are very excited about this prospective joint-venture as Australia has always represented an important part of our regional expansion plans.
"With the increasing demand for bandwidth in the region it makes perfect business sense for us to provide an efficient and cost-effective solution.
"The three companies already carry significant traffic on this route and our capacity requirements will continue to expand. By committing to work together, Singtel, Telecom New Zealand and Optus can plan to meet demand for years to come," he said.
The proposed cable system will utilise Dense Wavelength Division Multiplexing (DWDM) technology and will vastly expand the capacity for streaming video, Internet traffic and other IP network-based applications.


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After reading Adam P. Schmitt's debut middle grade novel Speechless, I was… speechless. No, really. I was. Seriously. Toward the end, through a secondary character named Sofia, Schmitt crafted an unexpected turn, and I marveled at the story's depth. (No spoilers here. You'll have to read it!)
I loved this novel, so I went looking for Adam and begged for an interview. Turns out, I didn't need to beg. He said, "Sure!" And that means—lucky you! One reader will win a copy of Speechless. Hop to the end of this post to enter the giveaway, then come on back to hear how Adam crafted such a great book. Deadline to enter: Tuesday, April 30, 2019, at 11:59 PM.
Adam, welcome to my blog! I'm so glad you could share some thoughts about craft.
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ABW: I want to ask about the wonderful secondary character, Sofia, but we'll get to her in a minute. Let's start with the unusual setting and comic voice. Most of Speechless takes place in a funeral home. Even though a kid has died, you manage to make the story funny. So here's my question: the book jacket reveals that you got the story idea while attending the funeral of a former student. Was humor a part of your initial idea, or did you work in the funny parts later? (If I were to ask your students if you're a funny teacher, would they say YES?)
APS: Oh, yes…humor was always going to be in the mix. I knew this was going to be a heavy-ish book for the middle grade audience and it was very important to me that the book had balance. I also wanted to reflect what I think happens at so many wakes—joy. Continue reading


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Deadlift, in a nutshell, is lifting something up and putting it back down. This vital lift is amongst the best for building total-body strength and athleticism.
Basic steps
- Bar should be above mid foot
- Hip-width stance with knees and hips square
- A mixed or overhand grip on the bar with hands just outside legs
- Shoulders placed directly above the bar
- Hips backward, head and chest up, to ensure a straight spine
- Lift weight by pushing through your heels
- Thrust hips forward at midway
- Hold position at the top
- Look forward and keep your shoulders back
- Lower the bar by bending your knees and pushing hips back and down
The deadlift not only improve your force transfer while standing, running, jumping, and throwing but also gives you a quick athletic advantage by developing your initial strength.
Before doing Deadlift exercises
There are a many exercises that can strengthen your weak points for the deadlift and all other major lifts. The key lies in picking the one that works on your weakness and helps you to perform this exercise effectively.
- Push-ups
- Glute-hamstring raises
- Good mornings
- Deficit pulls
- Band hip rotation
Types of Deadlift
Conventional vs. Romanian Deadlift
Conventional deadlift is the most basic deadlift and is perfect for beginners. Once you have mastered the traditional deadlift, you can always switch to any other variation. The conventional deadlift is ranked higher on the list of full body movement as it works on every muscle of your body. While you perform this workout, your hands must be placed outside of your feet while standing at about hip-width apart.
Romanian Deadlift (RDL) or stiff legged deadlift is an excellent exercise for developing your glutes and hamstrings. You maintain a slight bend in the knees, but your back should be straight. The weights remain off the floor for this workout and you use your hips to drive through the weights. It is good for your lower back and can be performed with a barbell, dumbbell or kettlebell.
Snatch Grip Deadlift
The snatch grip deadlift is not a traditional deadlift, but it works undoubtedly well. Snatch grip deadlift is a type of deadlift having the stance and positioning same as the conventional deadlift. The only difference between conventional and snatch grip deadlift is the full hand positioning.
Many weightlifters like to grip at the ends of the bar. You can use straps to maintain the grip. This type of deadlift taxes your upper back by widening your hand width. The wide handgrip forces you to bend lower than a straight-arm narrower grip. It also forces you to pull the bar a little higher than the traditional deadlift.
Single Leg Romanian Deadlift
Apart from benefiting glutes and hamstrings, this variation also increases the balance of your body as a whole. It emphasizes your core strength. In addition, it works independently on either side of your body.
Stand with your feet close together. Use your stronger leg to balance the body weight and lift your other leg to hinge forward. Push your hips back, lean forward and stretch your hamstring to keep your leg parallel to the floor. Keep your back straight and knee soft. Return to standing position. You can use a kettle bell or dumbbell with both hands or single hand to make this work out more intense.
This exercise is used extensively in the physical therapy world because of its potential to transform the lower extremity posterior chain. The posterior chain includes your back and the muscles involved are calves, hamstrings, glutes, multifidus, erector spine muscles, trapezius, posterior deltoids, and external oblique.
Dumbbell Stiff leg deadlift
The dumbbell stiff leg deadlift targets the muscles of your lower back causing lateral movement of your trunk and lumbar spine. Your arms and forearms are responsible for keeping the proper grip lasting throughout the rep.
Stand with a narrow stance and grab the dumbbells to the sides. Keep knees stationary and back straight. Now exhale, push your butt out and lower the dumbbells over the top of your feet. Keep your back nice and tight. Keep your knees slightly bent but do not lock them. Inhale and return to standing posture by extending your hips and slightly pull your shoulders back. This workout improves strength, stability and flexibility of your glutes and hamstrings.
Trap Bar Deadlift
It is a lot different from other deadlift styles. The main benefit is primarily for those who don't have the experience of deadlifting. In a conventional deadlift, you have a single bar, but in a trap bar deadlift, you stand inside a specialized trap bar. Chassis looking diamond or hexagonal shaped bar is used in this kind of deadlift. It is far superior to the barbell deadlift for power and strength. The trap bar provides a safer version of deadlift than the straight bar version as it produces significant levels of peak force, power, and velocity while allowing you to lift more weight over an extended period.
Single Leg Deadlift
This type of deadlift works on your hamstrings and glutes. It also improves your balance and posture.
While performing a single leg deadlift, line the toe of your back foot with the heel of your front foot. Keep your knees slightly bent, abs tight, back straight and hinge your back. Lower your torso parallel to the floor and grab the weights placed beside your front foot. Pull back and move your hips forward. You may raise your non working leg slightly or fully depending on the variation you perform.
Common Mistakes while Deadlifting
- Pulling with your back and not pushing through your legs and hips
- Using the wrong foot stance
- Losing initial explosive power by taking too long to set-up your lifts
- Not locking your elbows before starting
- Rounding your back by letting the weight pull you as opposed to you pulling the load
- Bouncing the weights during repetitions
- Excessive use of lifting gear and improper footwear
If you are beginning to deadlift without any supervision and warm-up, you might hurt yourself. Therefore, practice correctly and build additional endurance with deadlift exercises.


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When the world gives you lemons, you sell those lemons and buy yourself some gadgets. This week sees some of the coolest gadgets available on the market with traditional wakeboarding taking on an electric twist, a free-standing personal washing machine, an RC flying tank and more. She take your money.
#1 Wakejet Cruise
The time has arrived where wakeboarding goes futuristic. The Wakejet Cruise is an electric powered wakeboard constructed of carbon kevlar which allows the rider complete freedom of water sports. Jet propulsion means you can hit the high speeds of traditional wakeboards with the manoeuvrability of a surfboard. How fast are we talking? 25 knots (45km/h) at peak speed lasting for 30 minutes before it needs a quick 1 hour charge.
Price: $20,000/BUY
#2 B-Unstoppable Hybrid Tank Quadcopter
Destined for use in the military is a new take on all-terrain RC vehicles and airborne drones. Go Beyond is the Kickstarter team behind this cool gadget which promises to cross any terrain – or if not, fly over it entirely. It also comes with a built-in camera and MicroSD slot for those sneaky missions.
Price: $90/BUY
SWASH is a personal clothes washing device that takes the idea 'one wear without sweat doesn't necessarily mean it's dirty' to the real world. It's essentially a cost-effective alternative to bringing your garments to the dry cleaners only after one wear. The device is capable of removing wrinkles and odours whilst faithfully restoring the shirt for its next call of duty. A streamlined design also makes it super space-friendly and easy to store.
Price: $500/BUY
#4 Ninebot One E+ Self Balancing Scooter
Two things can come from the Ninebot self balancing scooter: 1) you have the most fun in your life or 2) you break your neck having the most fun in your life. Still, it doesn't mean the scooter isn't cool. Much like how the Segueway saw mainstream success, the One E+ looks to replicate that movement with one wheel less. It has a range of 30km and charges overnight for a full day's run. Simply lean forward to move forward, lean back to slow down or go backwards and twist to turn.
Connecting it to your phone via Bluetooth and an app means you can customise lighting, colours and sounds as well as checking your speed, temperature and running time.
Price: $950/BUY
#5 Hock Design Jump Rope
If there was a Miranda Kerr of jump ropes, this would be it. Whilst burning calories is still on the agenda, looking stunning also forms a top priority of this high-end skipping rope. Crafted in Germany, the rope is actually made from Italian leather whilst the handles are crafted from American walnut. Ball bearings are also inserted into the handles for those who fancy the occasional speed rope session.
Price: $200/BUY
#6 'I Am Your Father' Banksy Wall Sticker
Show your trendy and nerdy side at the same time with the Star Wars X Banksy wallpaper. Precision cut from high grade low-tac vinyl for easy application and removal, the design is an essential centrepiece for any Banksy or Star Wars fan.
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A Darker Shade of Magic (ADSOM #1)
V.E. Schwab
5/5 Stars
Release Date: February 24, 2015
Publisher: Tor Books
Purchase: Amazon | Book Depository | Chapters/Indigo.ca | B&N | Kobo
Synopsis on Goodreads:
Kell is one of the last Travelers—rare magicians who choose a parallel universe to visit.
Grey London is dirty, boring, lacks magic, ruled by mad King George. Red London is where life and magic are revered, and the Maresh Dynasty presides over a flourishing empire. White London is ruled by whoever has murdered their way to the throne. People fight to control magic, and the magic fights back, draining the city to its very bones. Once there was Black London—but no one speaks of that now.
Officially, Kell is the Red Traveler, personal ambassador and adopted Prince of Red London, carrying the monthly correspondences between royals of each London. Unofficially, Kell smuggles for those willing to pay for even a glimpse of a world they'll never see. This dangerous hobby sets him up for accidental treason. Fleeing into Grey London, Kell runs afoul of Delilah Bard, a cut-purse with lofty aspirations. She robs him, saves him from a dangerous enemy, then forces him to another world for her 'proper adventure'.
But perilous magic is afoot, and treachery lurks at every turn. To save all of the worlds, Kell and Lila will first need to stay alive—trickier than they hoped.
I adored A Darker Shade of Magic by Victoria Schwab! I instantly connected with the main character, Kell and found the writing visually gorgeous! I didn't have any expectations for this book, though it had been on my to-be-read for awhile now. However, I must have read something about the book that left the impression I wouldn't like the writing and was pleasantly surprised when this wasn't the case. I loved catching all the details of the worlds – yes worlds – Schwab shares with us. Most importantly, I could feel the differences of the four Londons and that just because a London exists in the same space doesn't mean they're not worlds apart.
The POV is split between Kell and Delilah Bard aka Lila, but I'd say there's more POV chapters with Kell. For this reason, I consider Kell the main protagonist and it was huge for me to instantly connect with him. I connect better with female protagonists and so prefer reading books with them. I was thinking to myself why was it so easy to connect with him and came to the conclusion that maybe I've never come across one that was believable to me. As well, when the POV's change I can definitely read a difference in character when it comes to dialogue and thoughts. This can be difficult to attain because of that lingering similarity between character voices. Schwab is exceptional at writing relatable characters.
In this book there exists four worlds Kell can travel to, though we only experience three of them: Red London, White London and Grey London as Black London was thought to be destroyed a long time ago. These colours haven't been chosen randomly and the reader experiences that. Through Kell and Lila, I could really see the differences and learned the importance of remembering each London is vastly distinct. I have to be honest, White London seems like a very scary and bleak place to live, even when compared to Grey London, a world without magic.
Kell is an Antari, a world jumper or magician able to travel between worlds and belongs to Red London. The only other Antari in existence is Holland, who comes from White London and their relationship is strained, both having dangerous secrets of their own. I loved that in this book, magic comes with a price and Antari must sacrifice blood and pain when world jumping. Another intriguing fact, these worlds exist on top of each other so when traveling to White London, you must already be in Red London. If you want to go to Grey London, you must be in Red. You can't travel to Black London from Grey or Red, you need to be in White. This made the plot all the more difficult for Kell and Lila and interesting for the reader.
I can't wait to pick up the sequel, A Gathering of Shadows and find out what's next for Kell and Lila. Schwab is a master of secrets, so I hope one particular piece of foreshadowing I picked up on is revealed in book #2. There's a lot of dark elements in A Darker Shade of Magic and I loved every moment of it! I recommend this title to readers wanting a darker fantasy, with incredibly original worlds and intricate characters.


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Police search for man who approached two children near Kentish Oval, Lambton
Police are searching for a man who approached two young boys at Lambton as they were on their way to school on Tuesday.
The man, believed to be in his 40s or 50s, had his face covered when he approached the children, aged six and 10, as they were riding their bikes near Kentish Oval about 8.20am.
The boys fled, unharmed, and the incident was reported to Newcastle police, who launched an investigation.
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The man was described as being of caucasian appearance with a solid build and brown eyes.
He was wearing denim jeans, a red hat, grey shirt and black face covering.
Anyone who noticed anything suspicious in the area around the time of the incident is being asked to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
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~Smiley is currently 33 months old~
~Lovebug is currently 12 months old~
Most of our activities this week were centered around fall. It finally cooled down a bit here and actually begins to look like fall. We painted a paper bag in fall colors and then went on a walk and collected fall leaves.
We used the leaves to make a collage...
Our little love bug played connect 4 a few times this week...
Smiley worked on the letter Ee this week. We mainly used activities from confessions of a homeschooler.
We dot painted the letter Ee...
Of course, simply stacking the caps of the paint is still tons of fun as well ;)
Seasons...We focused a lot on the 4 different seasons this week. We talked about the fall- the changing weather, the leaves chaning colors and falling, the animals preparing for winter etc.
I found some cute downloads from montessory for everyone that fit this theme. Smiley had to identify to which season the different trees belong and then added the appropriate clothing. He really liked this activity (although I had to talk him through it a bit...)


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We FINALLY got the chance to design our first nursery! Because we couldn't get to know our tiny client, who was waiting to make his debut a few months later, we got to know Mom and Dad. One of the first things we noticed in the home is a great piece of art that shows where all the national parks are located. That paired with exposed brick and rustic, re-purposed wood pieces gave us the inkling that nature and woodland creatures would be a perfect theme for this nursery. On top of that Mom is from Portland, OR and Dad is from the Hudson Valley in NY, both known for great hiking , camping and breath taking landscapes. What more inspiration did we need?!?!
Our goal was to turn dad's office, which was an en suite from the master bedroom, into the perfect cozy nursery.
When thinking of adventure, the first thing that comes to mind is excitement and endless possibilities. A huge factor in designing this room was creating a nursery that could easily transition into a toddler's room. Here are some of our inspirations.
The crib had already been ordered, so that was the perfect jumping off point. Navy with natural wood grain really set the tone and we paired that with a few other colors to create our palate for the room.
A wooden plaque we found while shopping that said "Adventure Awaits" became the theme for this room.
We chose an arrow stencil to accent the two smaller walls to create the illusion of a larger space. By using that pattern all the way up the wall we drew focus to the height of the ceilings. Anne is the master of stencils, so we let her loose to create the backdrop, with help from the family's pooch.
The couple already had a leather chair which would be perfect for feedings and story time. We created 3 shelves by re-purposing Dad's old desk to create storage and open up floor space. Mint green brackets held the shelves to house The Hungry Caterpillar, Good Night Moon, Harold and the Purple Crayon and Where the Wild Things Are to start our little adventurer's first library. With winter approaching we thought this Faux Fur throw was the perfect item for everyone to snuggle up in or take a nap on.
Now for our most difficult and unique task to this space was picking the right stuffed animals. Stuffed animals are no joke, people. The wrong animal could send the room in an entirely different direction! It was like being at a pet store. Each furry friend was cute, soft and cuddly in it's own way. Choosing who got to leave with us was next to impossible. We went with the baby fawn to hang out in the crib and this super soft fox to cuddle up for story time.
Opposite of the crib and reading area we hung striped curtains. The windows had beautiful moulding on them that we painted white to allow them to pop. Accents were added around the room to add whimsy to the space.
While we were on the hunt to round out the space, we found these awesome prints of animals dressed in their best. The artist was also from Portland, OR so it was an added bonus for our muses.
And of course who could forget baby's first antlers. These antlers got a custom upgrade with a mint green treatment to the leather.
"WE HIRED APARTMENT CPR TO HELP US SET UP A NURSERY FOR OUR BABY AND WE LOVED THEM AND THEIR WORK SO MUCH THAT WE ENDED UP WITH 4 ROOMS COMPLETELY TRANSFORMED. NOT ONLY DO THEY HAVE A GREAT EYE FOR DESIGN AND INCORPORATING YOUR STYLE INTO THEIR DESIGNS BUT THEY ARE ALSO ABLE TO WORK WITH WHAT YOU HAVE AND MAKE IT ALL LOOK FANTASTIC TOGETHER. WE WOULD HIRE THEM AGAIN IN A HEARTBEAT AND HAVE RECOMMENDED THEM TO PRETTY MUCH EVERYONE WE KNOW." - DAD and MOM