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Ishan Manaktala is the Chief Executive Officer at Symphony AyasdiAI. Ishan has two decades of experience in capital markets that has encompassed the buy side, sell side and financial technology landscape. Ishan led product development teams at Deutsche Bank for the High Frequency and Algorithm Trading Platforms. He was COO at CoreOne Technologies, a Symphony Technology Group company which was acquired by IHSMarkit, where Ishan was the Managing Director and part of their Management Committee. Ishan holds graduate degrees from Columbia Business School and London Business School.
Last week, we officially launched the new direction of our company, now called Symphony AyasdiAI, and
Gurjeet Singh is Symphony AyasdiAI's Chief AI Officer and co-founder. He leads a technology movement that emphasizes the importance of extracting insight from data, not just storing and organizing it.
Gurjeet developed key mathematical and machine learning algorithms for Topological Data Analysis (TDA) and their applications during his tenure as a graduate student in Stanford's Mathematics Department where he was advised by Symphony AyasdiAI co-founder Prof. Gunnar Carlsson.
Gurjeet is the author of numerous patents and has published in a variety of top mathematics and computer science journals. Before starting Symphony AyasdiAI, he worked at Google and Texas Instruments.
Dr. Singh serves on the Technology Advisory Board at HSBC and on the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission's Technology Advisory Committee. He was named to the Silicon Valley Business Journal's "40 Under 40" list in 2015.
Gurjeet holds a B.Tech. from Delhi University, and a Ph.D. in Computational Mathematics from Stanford University. He lives in Palo Alto with his wife and two children and develops multi-legged robots in his spare time.
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Jennifer Kloke is the Chief Technology Officer at Symphony AyasdiAI and has been with the company since its inception. Throughout Jennifer's tenure at Symphony AyasdiAI, she has led the efforts to automate and expand the insights and impacts possible with data. She has served as the lead for the Symphony AyasdiAI data science efforts for government services as well as the algorithmic side of the engineering team.
Jennifer earned her Ph.D. in Mathematics from Stanford University where she was advised by Dr. Gunnar Carlsson and published her dissertation on "Topological De-Noising: Strengthening the Topological Signal." Jennifer received her undergraduate degree in mathematics from Texas A&M University.
She is the author on several patents and has published in the Journal of Differential Geometry.
Jennifer is married with 3 young children, and when not solving problems, can be found quilting and gardening.
Peter has over two decades enabling technology companies to grow and scale on their way to successful exits. He has deep experience in strategic planning, budgeting, analytics, and fundraising. And he is passionate about driving high growth metrics while also improving operating efficiency. Prior to joining Ayasdi, Peter held senior finance and operating roles at several technology companies including Broadvision, Deem, nComputing, Siperian, and Xeeva. Peter earned his BA and MBA from the University of California, Berkeley. He is also a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA). Peter enjoys mountain biking, skiing, all Bay Area sports teams and hanging out with his family.
Ajith Warrier is responsible for conceptualizing and realizing Symphony AyasdiAI's product vision and for facilitating its adoption by customers. Previously, Ajith Warrier was the VP of Data Science where he had technical oversight and management of a team of data scientists in the financial services, healthcare, and federal spaces. He has multiple years of experience in various Data Science, Engineering, and Product roles at Symphony AyasdiAI.
Ajith earned his Ph.D. in Neuroscience from UC, Davis and has previously held postdoctoral fellowships at UC, Berkeley, and UCSF.
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David is the VP of Customer Success at Symphony AyasdiAI. He has worked in the Financial Services arena for the past 30 years. Prior to joining Symphony AyasdiAI, he was a Sr. Director and Head of the N.A. Financial Crimes Practice for Capgemini. He has managed Professional Services organizations for a few different solutions companies, including NICE Actimize, Fortent, and Oracle Mantas. Prior to working at these solutions companies, David spent several years as a VP at Merrill Lynch within their Securities Services Division and was a Compliance Officer at a few international banks with operations in NY. David has a Bachelors Degree in Economics from the City University of New York at Queens College.
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Gunnar Carlsson is the advisor and co-founder of Symphony AyasdiAI. Gunnar is one of the most renowned mathematicians in the world. He has an undergraduate degree from Harvard University and a doctorate from Stanford, where he was Chair of the Department of Mathematics from 1995 - 1998.
Over the past 35 years, Gunnar has taught at the University of Chicago, University of California, Princeton University, and since 1991, Gunnar has been a professor of mathematics at Stanford University, where he has been a thought leader in a branch of mathematics called topology, the study of shape. In the theoretical sense, topology has been around since the 1700s, but Gunnar pioneered the applied use of topology to solve complex real-world problems starting in the late 1990s. In the early 2000s, this work led to $10M in research grants from the National Science Foundation (NSF) and DARPA to study the application of Topological Data Analysis (TDA) to problems of interest within the U.S. government. In 2008, based on the success of these efforts, Gunnar, along with two other Stanford mathematicians, co-founded Ayasdi.
Gunnar is married, has 3 grown boys including two sons who are mathematicians and live in Palo Alto.
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Harlan Sexton is an advisor and co-founder of Symphony AyasdiAI.
In 2004, after more than 20 years in applied research and software development, he joined Gunnar Carlsson to work on the DARPA TDA project to apply topology to real world problems. Before this, Harlan spent a decade at Oracle where he was part of the five-person team that implemented a Java Virtual Machine (JVM) for the Oracle RDBMS. One of the innovations in the Oracle JVM was a production-quality stack-conservative garbage collector that allowed tight integration between Java and the database. Parts of the code he wrote there still run hundreds of millions times per day, as Oracle databases carry out routine financial and retail transactions throughout the world. Earlier in his career, Harlan worked at Lucid, where he took the lead on Lisp performance and interoperability and wrote an incremental C/C++ linker that was later deployed by Sun Microsystems, and at Object Design, where he was an architect and implementer of an object-oriented database for Smalltalk.
Harlan received his Ph.D. in Mathematics from Stanford University, and owns more than 30 software patents. He also has a B.S. in Mathematics from Ohio State, is married with 2 grown children, and when not inventing things, enjoys the game of golf.
One of my favorite things about Topological Data Analysis (TDA) is how malleable it is, because itsHow TDA and Machine Learning Enhance Each OtherSeptember 24, 2015
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'Blacks for Trump'? Almost 8 in 10 African-Americans Say He's Made Race Relations Worse
Strong majorities of African-Americans and Hispanics believe race relations around the country have deteriorated under President Donald Trump, and a majority of the country feels the same way, according to a poll released Wednesday.
Seventy-nine percent, or almost eight in 10, African-American voters and 60 percent of Hispanic voters said relations have worsened since Trump assumed office, the Politico/Morning Consult poll indicated.
In contrast, a slim majority of 51 percent of white voters said relations have declined around the country as the anniversary of the racially charged Charlottesville, Virginia, protests approached this week.
Overall, 55 percent of voters said race relations have worsened under Trump, with only 16 percent stating relations have improved and 18 percent answering they have remained the same.
As with most polls involving the Republican president, the results along party affiliation lines were heavily skewed. Eighty-two percent of Democrats and only 25 percent of Republicans said relations were worse. Thirty-five percent of Republicans said relations improved under Trump.
Still, a Gallup poll conducted in November and December of last year found race and party affiliation were closely tied to the president's approval ratings. Overall, 47 percent of adult non-Hispanic whites approved of Trump compared with only 16 percent of nonwhites. But 83 percent of non-Hispanic white Republicans and 59 percent nonwhite Republicans approved of the president.
While touting the robust economy, Trump has also routinely pointed to the drop in the black and Hispanic unemployment rate, as well as a decline among women. "Blacks for Trump" signs have regularly been seen and highlighted at Trump rallies.
The Politico/Morning Consult survey was conducted between August 2 and August 6, drawing results from 1,994 registered voters around the country with a margin of error of 2 percentage points.
Trump has long faced claims of racism. He hit the campaign trail proclaiming Mexican immigrants to be rapists and drug dealers. After a white nationalist rally in Charlottesville, Virginia, resulted in the killing of a young woman, the president did not immediately denounce the white nationalists, white supremacists and neo-Nazis who started the protests—and later said "both sides," including the Antifa and counterprotesters, were responsible for the violence.
In the days following the president's Charlottesville remarks, his approval rating dropped to the low 30s and Trump received intense backlash from both Republican and Democratic lawmakers.
The poll followed recent cries of racism after Trump criticized CNN anchor Don Lemon and NBA star LeBron James on Friday.
"Lebron James was just interviewed by the dumbest man on television, Don Lemon. He made Lebron look smart, which isn't easy to do." Trump tweeted.
The president was referring to the re-airing of an interview with James conducted by Lemon, during which James said Trump attempts to divide the country rather than bring it together.
Trump has also been accused of racist vitriol in regard to Democratic Representative Maxine Waters of California, who he's described as "low IQ."


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It wasn't a terrible read it just wasn't even good. I didn't like either of the main characters very much. He was rather boring and she was too thin. I wish there had been more details and depth to them.
Mary C, Reviewer
Never Dare a Wicked Earl is the first book in the Infamous Lords series by Renee Ann Miller. Hayden Milton, Earl of Westfield lives with terrible guilt and the only way to keep it from overwhelming him is for him to live up to his hard-earned, yet false reputation as a womaniser and rogue. Unfortunately, one of his conquests is not of sound mind and takes their break up badly. So badly that in a fit of pique she nearly kills him on his doorstep. Fortunately, he only ends up with a gunshot to his thigh. Sophia Camden is a medical assistant to the local doctor. Normally she only helps with female patients, but as she is the only one available, she is the one that is hired by Hayden's sister to look after him. He isn't pleased to have a female attendant, and as she won't take any nonsense from him he tries to fire her many times. She can't be fired by him as he isn't the one who employed her but to make life easier for both of them she comes up with the idea of a dare. If Hayden can give her 10 days to prove herself and is happy with her care he has to keep her on. If she doesn't, then she will stop looking after him and will forfeit something that he hasn't decided upon yet. So begins their relationship. It's not long before they are both having lustful thoughts for one another. It's something they both know can go nowhere but can they keep from each other's arms? Will Sophia learn who the real Hayden is and will she help him overcome his guilt? She will have to if they are to have any chance of a future together. I enjoyed this book immensely, it's hard to believe that this is the author's debut novel. There was the perfect amount of light and shade to the story. One minute poor Hayden was being shot by a mad woman, the next I was delighted to see Sophie treating him like a child when he did things like refuse to take his medicine. There were so many funny moments between the couple that it helped keep the levity in the story when it could have become quite dark. The demented women who shot Hayden has quite a role in this book, she brings the trauma and danger to the story. I loved that although she was wicked, I couldn't bring myself to dislike her. Poor thing was obviously out of her mind. I enjoy a story where you can feel empathy for the 'bad guy' despite wanting them to be caught. This book really does have all that it takes to make a wonderful read and I couldn't read it quickly enough to see if our couple could have their happily ever after. I voluntarily reviewed an advanced readers' copy of this book. (
Carol O, Reviewer
What a wonderful debut! Compelling story and complex characters. I loved Never Dare A Wicked Earl from start to finish. The main characters chemistry and banter were delicious. As the story unfolds, we learn the hero is much more than a debauched Earl. Looking forward to the next book in this series. I received an ARC from NetGalley for an honest review.
Rachel R, Librarian
While this book was a breezy and enjoyable read, I found it to be a bit bland at times and it relied too much on certain tropes to feel like an original story. The characters were never fully fleshed out. For instance, the heroine wishes to be a physician but there is very little of her doing this work. Much of what we learn about the characters we are told rather than shown in the course of their relationship. The book was sweet and funny and very readable, it just needed a little extra work towards building complex characters.
Melody B, Reviewer
So, look… Have you ever done something because a favorite character (or, y'know, a fictional boyfriend) would do it, and you want to experience what that hilarity would be like? This is what this review is. This is why I went for an ARC of Never Dare a Wicked Earl by Renee Ann Miller. (And thank you, NetGalley, for providing it in exchange for an honest review.) When the scandalous Earl of Westfield, Hayden Milton, is shot by a vengeful ex-lover, he's unexpectedly sent an intriguing, female medical attendant rather than a male physician. Sophia Camden is training to be a physician, a role of which is unheard of for women, and won't let anything derail her from her dream, least of all the Earl of Westfield, no matter how surly or philandering he may be. Stubborn and professional against Hayden's antics, Sophia offers him a dare: if she can prove her competency in ten days, he owes her a favor to help change the law barring women from the medical field, but if she gives up before the ten days are through, then she will be beholden to him. Thus, a battle of wills and a game of seduction ensues… Kinda… Fun fact about me: I hate when I'm told that a book is going to be about one thing, but then it's about something else completely and the thing I wanted to read about is barely covered. Yes, Sophia and Camden do engage in this dare early on, and as it was happening, I was entertained. Sophia was a smart and grounded protagonist, and it was amusing to watch Hayden react to her, even though her "medical experience" was hilariously basic and minuscule. All too soon, though, the dare falls apart, the characters succumb to lust, and Sophia flees the estate. Only a third of the way through, the novel plummets towards a bunch of contrived tropes and plots to lengthen the text and throw in a bunch of other, unnecessary drama. I don't even read many regency romance novels, but so much of this novel was overdone and unoriginal. And it would've been so much better if it had just been written around the dare, focusing instead on these two characters competing, showing off their strengths and weaknesses, and slowly getting to know each other and falling into their feelings naturally. But no. It's a shame because, while not gorgeous or stylistic, the writing isn't terrible. I kept bracing myself for cringe-worthy euphemisms of sexual organs, but I did so mostly in vain. For the sex that was written, though, it wasn't very engaging, steamy, or varied enough for me. I also quickly lost any intrigue towards Hayden because he wasn't wicked or seductive or witty at all, and I couldn't take his name seriously most of the time. He tried his best, I'm sure, but the text was limiting. It seemed like the only line he had to fluster Sophia was to tell her she looked "lovely," and that got old around the second time he did it, which was not the last. He's also, in case you couldn't guess, Secretly a Good Man All Along! His bad reputation is all an act and a way for him to repent for his sins concerning his first wife, and now he wishes to do right by his daughter but doesn't fully conform until Sophia "teaches him to love again." Bleh! I'm asleep. He's so boring. Sophia didn't hold my attention or my respect for very long, either. She started out as a worthwhile heroine, but her brain went out the window the second she caught feelings for Hayden (which was almost immediate), and for claiming to be a medical professional, she is far too ruffled by a tight butt and sculpted abs. C'mon, girl… The more I read, the more she became a passive victim in her own story. It was already a stretch for me, too, to accept that Hayden was already a father but somehow still considered by society to be a horrible person because he "slept around." Did we really have to make Sophia pregnant and force them to get married on top of it? Did I really need to sit through pages and pages of these two not talking to each other about how they felt and what was really going on with their respective pasts? There's a lot about Hayden that screams "fake feminist" that I won't get into here, but just know that it's there, and that was another reason why I couldn't take him or this novel too seriously. Honestly, writers, I would rather your hero/villain love interest be a wicked, immoral piece of crap rather than just pretending to be one because you're always going to try to sell me this narrative of "but he's actually Good and a Feminist, too," and it's always going to be sub-par. It's always going to be "he's a feminist because he treats her like a person," which is the bare minimum requirement and not what actually being a real male feminist means. So it goes with Never Dare a Wicked Earl. I didn't hate it, but it definitely disappointed me and didn't manage to hold my attention, turn me on, or assault me with fluffy scenes of tenderness, and y'all, that's supposed to be the point of books like this.
Angel H, Reviewer
Hayden Milton is a well known rogue. When he's shot by an ex-mistress, he's stuck recuperating at his townhouse. His ornery personality has him going through physicians. When a nurse is the next to show, Hayden absolutely refuses to let her take care of him. When Sophia dares him to let her stay for 10 days, he can't resist. He also can't resist acting his roguish worst to get her to leave. I didn't like this book at all. It was very much over the top with Hayden's actions and started with Sophia's insta-lust over an unconscious patient. I felt that every way she acted was exactly why women weren't allowed to be doctors. **I voluntarily read and reviewed this book
Isabel C, Reviewer
I really enjoyed this book. The characters are unique and the plot thick. I loved that Sophia was pursuing to be a physician at a time when that was societally unacceptable. I also loved Celia's character. She's an innocent that adds a bit of lightness to the story.
Caz O, Reviewer
As I've said in the past, I make it a point to try new authors when I can – after all, I had some pretty good luck a couple of years back when I found not one, but three début authors whose books have since become 'must reads', and I live in hope of finding others. Unfortunately, however, on the strength of her first novel, Never Dare a Wicked Earl, Renee Ann Miller isn't going to make that list by a long chalk; the cover trumpets a "fresh new romance" – but it's about as fresh as week-old kippers, and I ended up reading a story I've read several times before. It's a solidly average book; not badly written, but the story is hackneyed, the characters are stereotypical and the author seems to have thought it a good ideal to throw the kitchen sink into the (very weak) plot. Plus – what on earth is the heroine wearing on the cover? The book is set in 1875, and by no stretch of the imagination is that dress from the late Victorian period. I know that's not the author's fault, but it nonetheless telegraphs "Danger, Will Robinson!" to the potential reader. With good reason, as it turns out. When Hayden – a very unlikely name for a man (let alone an earl) in Victorian England – Earl of Westfield is shot in the leg by a demented ex-mistress, he is confined to bed and not at all happy about it. He runs off two male attendants by virtue of his appalling manners and threatening behaviour, so his sister, thinking he might not be quite so rude and abrasive towards a woman, engages a nurse by the name of Sophia Camden. Of course, the fact that Sophia is female makes no difference to Hayden's dreadful behaviour, and he begins to try to get rid of her, too, adding not-so-subtle sexual innuendo to his established repertoire of bad manners and ill temper. Naturally, Sophia is wise to his tricks, and decided to stay, especially as – and here's where we get lip-service to the title – Hayden dares Sophia to stick it out for ten days. If she wins, he will throw his political weight behind a new bill to allow women to qualify as doctors (as this is what Sophia wants to do) and if he wins he'll get… well, he'll think about that tomorrow. Okay – this is a romance, we know where things are headed and that whole wounded-rude-hero-with-a-damaged-psyche falls for well-bred-female-fallen-on-hard-times thing is one we've all read lots (and lots) of times before. Hayden and Sophia banter. They ogle each other. He squirms in his seat a lot, she gets warm and tingly – from pretty much the first chapter. We get it. He's hot and she's beautiful. How about giving them some personality outside of his constant feelings of guilt and inadequacy over the way he treated his first wife, and her insecurities because her uncle continually taunted her over her dusky, Mediterranean skin (she has Italian ancestry), calling it inferior and vulgar compared to the creamy complexion of the traditionally English rose? To add insult to injury (!), Sophia – supposedly a strong, intelligent, professional woman who is determined to enter a profession previously dominated by men – is a mess of breathless, quivering lust and tears around Hayden and doesn't really do anything for him that his valet or servants can't do. She brings him his meals on a tray, his valet bathes him and she doesn't go near a bedpan or chamber pot. Other than putting on a bandage or two, she does nothing 'medical' for him whatsoever. Yet she wants to become a doctor because of the oldest cliché in the book: … everyone she'd loved had died and perhaps if she became a doctor, she could stop others from losing those most important to them… Gimme a break. The kitchen sink I mentioned is thrown into the second half of the book with gusto, when we are treated to ALL THE DRAMA – kidnapping, attempted rape, attempted murder – you name it, it's in there, all courtesy of a villain whose identity is blindingly obvious from the start. There's a heartbreaking and potentially interesting backstory to Hayden's first marriage, but it's little more than an obvious attempt to introduce more drama into the story and its treatment lacks subtlety. So my search for GOOD new authors continues. I'll let you know when I find one. Grade: D+
Dawn H, Bookseller
Not bad for debut! Ms. Miller's Infamous Lords series is off to a solid start. Shot by his crazed ex-mistress, Lord Hayden is bedridden and mean spirited! This patient is out of patience and chases his caregivers off in record time. Enter Miss Sophia. She's seen worse. Hayden is intrigued when Sophia refuses to be chased away. She's even so brave as to dare him that she's the woman for the job. Their initial interactions will put a smile on your face but will guilt and secrets end their fragile beginnings? A quick read that will pass a rainy afternoon!
Romance J, Reviewer
Prior to this novel, it had been a long time since I actively sought out to read a Historical Romance. I've always been a fan, in fact, it was my first love and the only romance genre I read for years, but about two years ago I just seemed to lose interest. I stumbled upon this author while browsing titles on NetGalley and was immediately intrigued by the plot. Luckily, I was approved by the publisher to review and I'm so happy I sent the request! It's hard for me to believe that this was a debut novel by this author! Excellently written with descriptions so wonderfully vivid I was able to clearly visualize the era. The chemistry and sizzling sexual tension between Hayden and Sophia was immediate and exciting! The banter witty, engaging, and sometimes hilarious. What I loved about both Hayden and Sophia was the fact that there was so much more to them then what they seemed. I enjoyed getting to know them both as the story progressed, my heart hurt for them both for different reasons and I rooted for them to find a way to trust one another with their vulnerabilities, and realize that together they could be whole and complete. This book was a reminder of all the reasons why I love historical romance, and I'm very much looking forward to the next in the series!
Maya R, Media
Never Dare a Wicked Earl by Renee Ann Miller is a charming historical romance that had me laughing out loud. The story begins when the Earl of Westfield is shot by his unhinged ex-mistress. Being a typical Regency romance hero, he's a domineering rogue who has scared off all his nurses — except for one. Her name is Sophia Camden and she aspires to be a physician, so when Westfield wagers that she won't last ten days as his nurse, she accepts the challenge and demands that if she wins, he'll support a law allowing women to practice medicine. Swoon! This novel reads like a classic Regency romance with the alpha rogue, the spitfire heroine and the silliness (Oh, that scene with the dog in the bedroom!), but it doesn't feel dated. While our smart and competent heroine can be a bit of a ninny about sex and our hero occasionally verges into excessive alpha territory due to his lack of emotional processing power, this is still a highly enjoyable read, packed with danger and intrigue, snappy banter, sexy times, Secret Pain and Past Heartaches and a happy-ever-after that's exactly what I wanted.
Nadine C, Reviewer
ooh I loved this one guys! It was funny, spirited, smart and I just loved the whole situation from the start. I really enjoyed it, I thought it was quite original and kept a smile on my face throughout reading the book. I have to say that I felt that Hayden was really special and something else entirely. Sophia, I got her straight away but Hayden kept me on my toes and I loved him! If you love a good regency, some fun and even deep moments, this is the one for you! Honestly, highly recommended and I am in need of more!
Sissy H, Reviewer
Never Dare a Wicked Earl by Renee Ann Miller is the First book in the series "Infamous Lords". This is the story of Hayden Milton, Earl of Westfield and Sophia Camden. Hayden has a bad reputation but inside he is a guilt redden about his wife's death. On the 5th year anniversary of his wife death he is shot by his mistress Adele, who wanted to maim him . After being shot he has been a hard patient and his sister Lady Prescott hires Sophia. Sophia is a nurse working as a Doctors assistant with dreams of becoming more. Hayden and Sophia butt heads but there is a spark of interest in both of them. This was a very enjoyable book and hard to think this is the first book by this author. I will be looking forward to more from her.
Carol S, Reviewer
***ARC received in exchange of an honest opinion*** As far as historical romance goes, this was an okay one. From the way it started I expected more from it. The first half was better than the second. The banter between Sophia and Hayden was fun, but the story became flat pretty fast for me. Unfortunately, the love story wasn't captivating enough to get me hooked from the beginning to the end.
Nikkia A, Reviewer
Thanks Kensington Books and netgalley for this ARC. Don't make wagers with a bed-redden earl or you might get more than you bargained for. Loved the daughter that brought just the right touch of tender feelings to this red hot romance.
Patricia M, Reviewer
This is a premiere novel for this author. Her hero, Hayden, was an Earl and a man with a bad reputation, not all desrved. He was a man tortured by his past. Her heroine, Sophia, was hurt as well. She had lost everyone she loved, her parents, her sister, her niece. She was intelligent and wanted to persue her career as a doctor. She coild have been content as a nurse but wasnt. In taking care of the Earl, who had been shot by one of his former mistreses, these 2 tortured souls are drawn to one another and help heal one another. I loook forward to your next book Renee Ann Miller.
Maggie J, Reviewer
As I began to read Never Dare a Wicked Earl and the reason his crazy ex-lover shot him, you kind of realize he should never gotten mixed up with her. As Hayden's character development continues, the reasons for his mess of a life indicate he is punishing himself by maintaining a horrible reputation. But, in secret he is helping others. Hayden seems to hate himself with his ray of sunshine being his daughter, Celia. Hayden's third caregiver, Sophia, refuses to let him run her off no matter what he tries. Their bargain could go her way if she can just hang on for only ten days. Well, that is not going to happen. These two have an almost instant attraction that both know cannot go anywhere. That does not stop Sophia from being shocked by her own personal eye candy and telling him he reminds her of one of the little boys she cared for previously. Ms. Miller does a great job of bringing these two together even as they both believe they do not deserve the other. Miller adds in so many challenges that I started to think, "What a mess!" Hayden wants to protect Sophia to the detriment of their relationship. All Sophia ever wanted was her independence which Hayden takes away in his need to protect her. There are some definite communication issues between them. I kept wanting to advise Sophia and Hayden to just sit down and talk because Hayden seems to think everything is forgotten by making love. Sophie is such a strong character, but the wife of that time period is owned and controlled by her husband. She is too smart not to figure things out. I do not believe this could be considered a light-hearted book, but neither is it 'dark.' Maybe more like troubled. It is a really good book to ready over your weekend. It is great between them, but does not solve anything. Take time to read, it is a really good book on the way to their HEA.
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4.5 stars It's a wonderful read with notes of mystery, betrayal and of course, romance. What do you assume when a baby is born 7 months after the marriage? Whatever it is you're guessing, you're probably wrong. Unfortunately, the truth send our hero down a rabbit hole and into the arms of a crazy mistress who refuses to be left. Crazy mistress leaves him need medical attention. The heroine of the story is nurse #3, after the previous two have been assaulted or frightened into leaving. Not long after they come to terms, she gives into their growing attraction. Their HEA doesn't come immediately or easily, but it's probably sweeter and more cherished because of it. I received an ARC of this book, from the publisher, via NetGalley, in exchange for a fair and honest review.
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Completely controlled by guilt after the demise of his wife, Hayden Milton, Earl of Westfield lives the life of dissipation and self-indulgence to assuage his failure. His comeuppance occurred one night when his unhinged former lover shot him in the thigh. His sister employs Sophia Camden, a doctor's assistant to nurse him back to health. The Earl is a nightmare of a patient. Sophia has stayed on because the Earl has the power and influence to help her pursue her desire to study medicine. She even took up the challenge of this wicked Earl that she's not going to last 10 days in this employment! Most importantly, she empathizes with his emotional turmoil, having undergone experience of loss herself. I can't give this five stars. Nurse Sophia is ogling her patient, so unprofessional. Hayden is incessantly rude. But their growing attraction is palpable and they suit each other's needs. They became each other's strength. This is an eGalley from the publisher. This is my impartial and honest review.
Beverley K, Reviewer
3.5 Stars Never Dare a Wicked Earl is the first book in the Infamous Lords series by Renee Ann Miller. It is the story of Hayden Milton, Earl of Westfield and Sophia Camden, a female medical attendant. Hayden has a reputation as a philanderer following his wife giving birth to a baby less than nine months after the wedding. He eventually learns the truth of the circumstances around the birth and experiences regret for his behaviour, especially since his wife passed away, but his reputation still remains intact. Hayden's last mistress was a beautiful but mentally unstable woman who did not take kindly to the breakup and shot his leg in retaliation. It is at this point we meet Sophia, a nurse or medical attendant, hired by Hayden's sister after he ran off a string of previous male attendants, the idea was that he may be kinder to a female. We soon find out that Hayden has no problem being rude to a female, especially one that he is attracted to and does not want to be. He tries his best to frighten her off but Sophia wants to prove to herself and to her profession that a female can handle the medical field and difficult patients, and so dares Hayden to give her a trial. The story started off a bit slow for my liking and I found some descriptions of the characters to be a bit forced. For example Hayden was complaining that Sophia volunteers her time to help the poor and, once Sophia was gone, Hayden's sister asks him why he was pretending that he does not also help the poor. This interaction, and a few more like it, just did not seem genuine. There was more explanation than needed, if you are Hayden's sister then you obviously do not need to outline (to your brother himself) every charitable organization he donates to and his status in those organization – I would assume that he would already know this. It would have been more believable if she has just scolded him for lying and then explained everything he does to someone, like Sophia, who does not know him. These awkward descriptions seemed more for the sake of the reader, since Hayden came across as an ogre in the beginning, and it was almost like Miller was trying to convince us that he is not. Sophia's desire to have more females in the medical profession seemed genuine, however, it would have been better if she did not ogle Hayden's naked body every chance she could. It makes me question if she becomes a female doctor is she going to be flustered around every attractive male she treats? I am not even sure why a medical attendant was necessary for Hayden, since everything Sophia did seemed like it could have been done effectively by a valet. These issues aside, after a few chapters the story picked up the pace and I really enjoyed it. Sophia and Hayden have very fun conversations and it kept me engaged in their dialogues and made the love story more realistic because we got to see how it developed over time. While this was a story with immediate mutual attraction, there was more depth and development to each character and to them falling in love – both have past secrets and pain that they had to work through. This made their story more realistic for me, and made me enjoy reading it. Add in the secondary characters, who were also very well developed and really rounded out the story, and I couldn't stop turning the pages. I look forward to more books in this series. ~ Harshita


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NEW LONDON, Conn. – The Norwich University baseball team traveled to take on Colby-Sawyer College in Great Northeast Athletic Conference action on Sunday afternoon.
The Chargers took game 2-0 while the Cadets won game two 12-0.
In game one, the Chargers broke open a scoreless deadlock with two runs in the bottom of the fifth inning, proving to be the only runs of the game.
Freshman Tanner Raymond (Southbury, Conn.) was the tough luck loser, allowing just two earned runs on five hits in six innings of work. He walked one and struck out one while falling to 1-4 on the season.
Senior center fielder Kevin Lynch (Randolph, Mass.), senior first baseman Jacob Barlow (Newburyport, Mass.) and sophomore shortstop Jacob Parizo (Groton, Conn.) all had hits in the loss.
In game two, the Cadet offense exploded for eight runs in the top of the third. Junior second baseman Chris Dayos (Temecula, Calif.) broke a scoreless game open with an RBI single. Parizo, junior left fielder Brady Doherty (Sandwich, Mass.) and freshman catcher Cameron Chamberlain (Marlborough, N.H.) all drew bases-loaded walks to make it 4-0.
A run came around on a throwing error, then freshman right fielder Michael Koytikh (Melrose, Mass.) lifted a sacrifice fly to center for a 6-0 lead. Lynch then ripped a two-run double to left to make it 8-0.
Norwich added another run on a Doherty RBI double to left center in the top of the fourth for a 9-0 edge.
In the top of the sixth Chamberlain delivered an RBI single through the left side of the infield and senior pinch-hitter Chris Leach (Vergennes, Vt.) followed with an RBI double for the 11-0 lead. In the top of the seventh freshman first baseman Luis Molina (Terryville, Conn.) reached on a fielder's choice for his first career RBI and a 12-0 lead.
Senior Jake Ryan (Arlington, Conn.) was dominant on the mound once again for the Cadets, tossing six innings of shutout baseball. Ryan allowed five hits and two walks while striking out five batters to improve to 2-3 on the season.
With the split the Cadets now stand at 5-15 overall and 3-7 in GNAC play while the Chargers are 5-19 overall and 3-7 in the GNAC.


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The South Bend Community School Corporation is developing a strategic plan and wants your input. Working with Synergetic Leadership Group, SBCSC has a five-phase approach to support collaboration between and among the Board, Superintendent and community.
"In effect, the corporation's strategic plan, founded on community-based tenets, provides a decision making framework for a system focused on doing the right thing, the right way for the right results. It also becomes the tool for the ongoing monitoring, review and revision required of a continuously improving organization."
SBCSC is seeking input from all stakeholders (community members, businesses, non-profits, etc.) with forums scheduled for specific areas. You can find the full schedule at their website: http://www.sbcsc.k12.in.us/strategic
There are two community forums being held on Monday (11/12) at Adams High School and Tuesday (11/13) at Washington High School from 7pm to 8:30pm. If you are not able to attend either of these sessions, consider taking a few minutes to complete the survey. This deadline is November 16th, so don't wait. You can reach the survey at the above link.
Interested in seeing the progress so far? Here's the draft versions of the vision and mission statements:
All children will experience quality learning every day, receiving the respect, encouragement and support they need to be academically and personally prepared for post-secondary success, and equipped to thrive in, and shape, a changing world.
In partnership with students, families and community, we educate every student to successfully navigate the challenges of today and seize the opportunities of tomorrow through the continuous pursuit of excellence.
South Bend residents, now is the time to collaborate with SBCSC. Take advantage of this opportunity to be involved in this process to move our students forward. If you attend one of the meetings, please share your thoughts here.
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UCLA Gymnasts Travel To Oregon State Jan. 14, Host Nebraska Jan. 17
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Bruins Return For Home Opener Jan. 17 - The UCLA gymnastics team will compete in Pauley Pavilion for the first time since its 2004 triumph at the NCAA Championships. The second-ranked Bruins will host 14th-ranked Nebraska on Monday, Jan. 17 at 2 pm. The 2004 NCAA Championship banner will be unveiled in pre-meet festivities, and the current Bruin squad will be signing autographs after the meet. In addition, 2004 U.S. Olympic team captain and former Bruin All-American Mohini Bhardwaj will make a special appearance. There will also be pre- and post-meet entertainment by world-renowned dance team Culture Shock.
Follow The Action Live - Live streaming video and live scoring will be available on the UCLA webpage, www.uclabruins.com. To access the video, you must have a high-speed connection and subscribe to the College Sports Pass, which costs $6.95 per month on $49.95 for the year. All five of UCLA's home meets will have live streaming video.
Join The 'Cub Club' - At each home meet, a different Bruin Cub will be a collectible Bruin Cub. There will be a different bear for sale at each meet. The first bear in the Cub Club Series will be available for purchase for $7.50 at the Monday, Jan. 17 meet against Nebraska. The best part - everyone who purchases a Cub will receive an email update from a different Bruin gymnast each week.
UCLA at Oregon State Jan. 14 - Before UCLA's home opener, however, the Bruins must first travel to Corvallis, OR to take on No. 8 Oregon State. The meet will take place on Friday, Jan. 14 at 7 pm in Gill Coliseum. The Beavers are coached by former UCLA All-American Tanya (Service) Chaplin. Associate head coach Mike Chaplin was also an All-American at UCLA and teamed with Bruin assistant coach Chris Waller to help UCLA win the 1987 NCAA Championship.
Bruins Score 197.3 In Season Opener - UCLA opened the 2005 season by scoring a 197.3 at Utah. It was the second-highest season-opening score in UCLA history but not enough to catch Utah, which scored 197.675. The Bruin freshmen turned in veteran-like performances, with Tasha Schwikert earning UCLA's highest all-around score with a 39.575. Jordan Schwikert was spectacular as well, scoring 39.4 with a 9.9 on beam. Lindsey Vanden Eykel tied for second on bars with a near-flawless routine that scored 9.925. The Bruin veterans gave outstanding performances as well, with senior Kristen Maloney scoring a 39.525 in the all-around and tying for first on vault with a 9.95. Junior Kate Richardson scored 39.475 in the all-around and tied for first with Tasha Schwikert on beam with a 9.95. Senior Christie Tedmon earned a career-high on vault with a 9.85.
In The Rankings - UCLA is ranked No. 2 in the national rankings this week, which are based on highest score. The Bruins' 197.3 is higher than all teams except Utah, which scored 197.675 to beat the Bruins on Friday night. UCLA ranks No. 1 on vault (49.5), bars (tied with Utah with a 49.35) and beam (49.375) and eighth on floor (49.075). Individually, the Bruins have four ranked in the Top 8 in the all-around - No. 4 Tasha Schwikert (39.575), No. 5 Kristen Maloney (39.525), No. 6 Kate Richardson (39.475) and No. 8 Jordan Schwikert (39.4). All six Bruin vaulters are ranked in the Top 25 for that event - No. 1 Maloney (9.95), No. 3 Richardson (9.925), No. 5 T. Schwikert (9.9), No. 13 J. Schwikert (9.875) and No. 22 Christie Tedmon and Ashley Peckett (9.85). Four Bruins are ranked on bars - No. 3 Lindsey Vanden Eykel and T. Schwikert (9.925), No. 7 Maloney (9.875) and No. 23 Lori Winn (9.825). On beam, four UCLA gymnasts occupy the Top 9 spots, led by No. 1 Richardson and T. Schwikert (9.95), No. 6 J. Schwikert (9.9) and No. 9 Maloney (9.875).
About The Bruins - UCLA is coached by four-time national coach of the year Valorie Kondos Field. The Bruins return two All-Americans from last year's championship squad, both Olympians - 2000 U.S. Olympian and five-time All-American Kristen Maloney and two-time Canadian Olympian and eight-time All-American Kate Richardson. Adding to UCLA's Olympian pool is freshman Tasha Schwikert, Maloney's 2000 teammate and an alternate at the 2004 Games. Other notable returners for UCLA are Ashley Peckett, Lori Winn and Christie Tedmon, all key contributors to the Bruins' championship run last season. Sophomores Michelle Selesky and Courtney Walker should also see significant action in 2005. Joining Schwikert in the freshman class is her younger sister Jordan, a former two-time U.S. National Team member, and Lindsey Vanden Eykel, a former two-time U.S. National uneven bars champion. The freshmen will be expected to fill the big shoes left by departed All-Americans Jeanette Antolin, Jamie Dantzscher and Yvonne Tousek.
A Look At Oregon State - The Beavers won their season opener in a quad meet at Cal State Fullerton, scoring 195.2. The Beavers are led by 2004 Pac-10 Freshman of the Year Chelsea Plourde and 2003 Pac-10 floor champion Chrissy Lamun. Junior Angela Morales ranks fourth nationally on floor and fifth on vault, and Heather Justus is fourth on floor and 13th on vault.
Last Time Against The Beavers - Last season in Pauley Pavilion, the Bruins tied the all-time national scoring record, earning a team total of 198.875 to Oregon State's 197.175. UCLA set school records on the uneven bars with a 49.825 and on the floor exercise with a 49.875. Four 10s were scored in the meet - Jeanette Antolin on vault and floor, Kate Richardson on floor and Jamie Dantzscher on bars. UCLA also won the matchup with Oregon State at the Pac-10 Championships, placing second to Oregon State's third.
A Look At Nebraska - The Huskers scored 194.2 in a season-opening loss to Michigan (195.9) on Friday. Sophomore Kristi Esposito won the all-around, however, scoring 39.075. Senior Richelle Simpson is back after redshirting last season due to injury. Simpson won the all-around and floor at the 2003 NCAA Championships and was a member of Canada's 2003 World Championships squad. UCLA is 8-5 in regular season meets against Nebraska.
Richardson Returns After Olympic Success - Junior Kate Richardson made history this summer when she became the first UCLA female gymnast to compete in the Olympics as a collegiate athlete. Richardson earned a spot on the Canadian Olympic team for the second-straight Games and qualified for the all-around finals after a 14th-place preliminary finish. She also became the first Canadian woman ever to qualify for event finals on floor exercise at the Olympic Games and only the second Canadian woman to make any event final at the Olympics. She finished seventh on floor.
Sister Act - Freshmen Tasha and Jordan Schwikert are the first pair of sisters to compete concurrently for UCLA's gymnastics team. Tasha, 20, deferred enrollment in college to train towards an Olympic berth. Jordan, 18, just graduated in the spring from Centennial HS in Las Vegas, NV. The two sisters trained together at Gym Cats and were both U.S. National Team members. Tasha was a member of the 2000 Olympic squad and captain of the 2003 World Championship gold medal-winning team. She has won six U.S. National titles in her career and was an alternate for the 2004 Olympic Games. Jordan was a rising star who made the National Team from 2001-02, but a back injury kept her out of gymnastics in 2003, and she returned in 2004 as a Level 10 champion. Both Schwikerts competed in the all-around for the Bruins at Utah, with Tasha scoring 39.575 and Jordan scoring 39.4.
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The web is a communications medium and using a broad and unfair sweeping statement IT types are not eh….very good at communicating. Why then do some companies believe their website falls into the domain of the IT department?
It's Technical!
Well in some respects yes, web stuff is technical. A website sits on a server - a (usually) powerful computer tasked with delivering files and running a database. But making the connection that because the stuff running a website is technical, which it is, and therefore the website in its entirety is the domain of the IT department is wrong. It's like deciding you can only trust someone to drive if they know how to build a car.
But They Want To Do It!
Again, not really a reason to trust your businesses most powerful communications tool to these guys (I'm using guys in the generic people sense). Don't get me wrong I love geeks - I kind of am one - but they are not your marketing department or your PR firm. Neither are they known for their clear plain English descriptions of things.
OK, Who Should Do It?
Good question. Obviously hiring a professional web company makes a lot of sense, but we know how much people love to do this stuff in-house to eh…. save money, so here's an approach.
- Figure out who your customers are, where they hang out (social media wise), what they search for (that you offer), what devices they use to access the web (phone, laptop, tablet etc) and where they currently buy what you offer.
- Now look at the general market place. Who's occupying the space you want to occupy? Figure out what you can offer that will topple them in your favour, other than some words telling people how great you are, and figure out who's going to create this.
Ah, OK. Perhaps it's time to rethink your in-house strategy…..


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Welcome to ChicagoLandRefs. Our vision is to create place where sports officials from throughout the Chicagoland Area can meet and interact.
Due to the need for an "Unofficial" IHSA Post Season Basketball Assignbment List, that process is now underway. If you have received a post season assignment, please use the 2019 Playoff Assignment Submission Form and we will get it posted.
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This report presents the worldwide Unconventional Gas market size (value, production and consumption), splits the breakdown (data status 2013-2018 and forecast to 2025), by manufacturers, region, type and application.
This study also analyzes the market status, market share, growth rate, future trends, market drivers, opportunities and challenges, risks and entry barriers, sales channels, distributors and Porter's Five Forces Analysis.
Unconventional gas is a type of natural gas resource trapped in coal beds, shale blocks, and tight sands. This gas resource is different from conventional sources in terms of reservoirs, geographical areas, and accumulation of natural gas. For the extraction of unconventional gas, different techniques are applied depending on the field and type of gas extracted. One common method is hydraulic fracturing, where a hole is drilled into the rock and large amounts of water are injected at high pressure along with sand and other chemicals to create cracks in the rock. The cracks, when opened, will free the trapped gas, allowing it to flow to the wellhead.
Unconventional gas resources are widely used in power generation and industrial application. Focus towards decreasing reliance on depleting conventional resources is one of the major driving factors of global unconventional gas market. In addition, foreign investment by Asian oil and gas giants to acquire unconventional gas assets is further expected to propel the market growth. Regulatory support in the U.S. and China is expected to increase the production of unconventional gas during the forecast period. However, excessive utilization and contamination of surface water and high cost of production is expected to hamper the market growth in the near future.
The Unconventional Gas market was valued at xx Million US$ in 2017 and is projected to reach xx Million US$ by 2025, at a CAGR of xx% during the forecast period. In this study, 2017 has been considered as the base year and 2018 to 2025 as the forecast period to estimate the market size for Unconventional Gas.
The following manufacturers are covered in this report:
Royal Dutch Shell
Arrow Energy
BG Group
Chesapeake Energy
Dart Energy
Devon Energy
Unconventional Gas Breakdown Data by Type
Shale Gas
Coalbed Gas
Tight Gas
Unconventional Gas Breakdown Data by Application
Power Industry
Fuel Industry
Unconventional Gas Production by Region
United States
Other Regions
Other Regions
Unconventional Gas Consumption by Region
North America
United States
South Korea
Rest of Europe
Central & South America
Rest of South America
Middle East & Africa
GCC Countries
South Africa
Rest of Middle East & Africa
The study objectives are:
To analyze and research the global Unconventional Gas status and future forecast,involving, production, revenue, consumption, historical and forecast.
To present the key Unconventional Gas manufacturers, production, revenue, market share, and recent development.
To split the breakdown data by regions, type, manufacturers and applications.
To analyze the global and key regions market potential and advantage, opportunity and challenge, restraints and risks.
To identify significant trends, drivers, influence factors in global and regions.
To analyze competitive developments such as expansions, agreements, new product launches, and acquisitions in the market.
In this study, the years considered to estimate the market size of Unconventional Gas :
History Year: 2013 - 2017
Base Year: 2017
Estimated Year: 2018
Forecast Year: 2018 - 2025
This report includes the estimation of market size for value (million USD) and volume (K Units). Both top-down and bottom-up approaches have been used to estimate and validate the market size of Unconventional Gas market, to estimate the size of various other dependent submarkets in the overall market. Key players in the market have been identified through secondary research, and their market shares have been determined through primary and secondary research. All percentage shares, splits, and breakdowns have been determined using secondary sources and verified primary sources.
For the data information by region, company, type and application, 2017 is considered as the base year. Whenever data information was unavailable for the base year, the prior year has been considered.


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The week begins with the US$ looking rather mixed after Friday's US employment data, and with the main interest today being in Sterling, which appears strong, and the Aud and Kiwi which are still under severe downside pressure. In the short term, both GbpAud and GbpNzd have risen a long way, but they do appear to have further topside potential and buying dips may be a plan, looking for further medium term gains.
The AudUsd and NzdUsd seem to have further downside potential against the US$, and elsewhere I still like to look for levels to resell the Euro as the dailies are turning increasingly lower. There is no change in our view that while the Fed continue to hike rates and bond yields move higher, the dollar should continue to outperform. Buying dips is favoured as a medium term trade.
As before, keep an eye on the Cad$, where higher levels still seem to lie ahead, at least against the Aud$, even though it has already come quite a long way. Look to sell near term rallies.
Note that EurGbp did break below the 200 DMA support, as we discussed on Friday, and appears to have further downside momentum ahead of it. A return to 0.8700 and possibly to 0.8615 could be on the cards..
Gold and Silver are choppy, going nowhere fast, and best left alone today, while WTI gave back significant ground at the end of the week although Friday ended up being rather choppy and directionless. , Although in the longer term I suspect we still move towards the Head/Shoulders target at around 80.00, the near term the charts now suggest that we may see a run back towards the neckline, currently at 72.00. Sell rallies towards 75.00, with a SL placed above the trend high of 76.00.
US stocks are also lower today and we may have now seen a medium term top. Selling the S+P near current levels, ideally above 2900, with a SL placed above 2930 may be a plan
*Trade of the day: October 8, 2018 7:19 AM(AET)
*This is a personal opinion only, based on the look of the table below, and carries no guarantee of success.
Sell WTI @ 75.00. SL @ 76.00, TP @ 72.50
Sell EurUsd @ 1.1600. SL @ 1.1680, TP @ 1.1460
Buy EurUsd @ 1.1475. SL @ 1.1445, TP @ 1.1540
Sell AudUsd @ 0.7085. SL @ 0.7105, TP @ 0.6985
Sell AudUsd @ 0.7125. SL @ 0.7155, TP @ 0.7030
Sell EurGbp @ 0.8825. SL @ 0.8860, TP @ 0.8700
Buy GbpAud @ 1.8400. SL @ 1.8250, TP @ 1.8990


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Kids have no filter. None at all. If you want to know the truth about how you look, just ask a child, he/she will show you honesty in its purest form. But you probably shouldn't because kids are blunt and harsh and mean and they know how to cut you right to your very soul and leave you a mess of the person you once were. Or maybe it's not that bad…but it is.
And I know everyone can relate to this because everyone has been insulted and/or bullied by a kid at some point in their lives.
I remember once when I was growing up there was a little girl who had a little green front tooth. It looked like she had squished a pea between two of her teeth. Obviously I was being nice to her and she seemed super interested in me. In fact, she wouldn't stop staring at me. Finally, with a look of pure disgust, she asks, "Why are your teeth so yellow?"
Excuse me, Pea Tooth? You're going to criticize my MY teeth? Really?
Well, I grew up and gave birth to four pea tooths. Not the pea tooth part, the part where they say insanely rude things all the time. Maybe it's just me, but sometimes I really want to hurl the insults back. For the record, I come up with some really great zingers in my head.
This past Wednesday night at church Elli (6) actually told our pastor's wife that she was "so creepy" for giving her candy. I could've died right on the spot.
Then there's the time I took Aubi (4) to Hobby Lobby and we passed a man who came about to my chin in stature. As we passed by Aubi wondered loudly to herself, "What a small, tiny, little man!" It's amazing how fast you can sprint while pushing a cart in Hobby Lobby.
And I swear that at least once a week Aubi will tell me how bad my breath smells or how "dross" I am. She told Zack he was too fat to sleep on the couch the other day. When he told her that wasn't nice she said very seriously, "But you are fat…and you won't fit on the couch." Like, duh.
Being a parent will either make you incredibly self conscious or will harden you into an emotionless being that doesn't give a dang what anyone says about them.
You can be the best teacher, leader, role model to your kids and they will still say things that will make your insides melt and make you want to crawl under a rock and never come out again.
I choose to use the times when they do this to me as teachable moments and laugh as often as I can. I mean, after all, they are kids.
Tell me about a time your child or a child you know said something mortifying or borderline abusive to you in a comment and, please, "like" and share this post with your friends!
Love, Livi


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Maladaptive Daydreaming And What You Should Know About It.
by V. K. Joshi
January 16, 2019
Consciousness is the state of mind where we are aware of what is happening in and around us i.e. it is the level of alertness. Throughout the day our levels of consciousness are at a constant rise and fall. One such state of altered consciousness is daydreaming. Say you're tired of your mundane routine lifestyle- you wake up at 7 AM, get about your chores and head out for your 9 to 5. You come home exhausted, watch something on the telly or scroll through your phone and head straight to bed only to cycle into the same circle. Now, imagine that you've checked into one of the best beach resorts with a Riviera view and a private Jacuzzi. Your days consist of soft rays of sunshine dancing in your room, the ebbing of sea waves filling your ears and with the view of a never-ending blue horizon speckled with seagulls. You sit beside a campfire every evening where your meals are continental and your beverages refreshing while watching the sun sink into the ocean. Now, snap out of it. Indeed, daydreaming is exactly what you just experienced. It was an escape from the tethers of reality which is edged with day to day struggles and dull discomfort. Daydreaming by itself is a very common habit; some researches show that an average adult spends about three hours a week daydreaming. Although there is research showing that focused daydreaming can actually be used as a problem-solving strategy (and by extension, for accomplishing goals), it is possible for daydreams to spin out of control. If your day-to-day functioning is getting impaired because your mind wandered a bit too far, for a bit too long, then it is possible that you're dealing with Maladaptive Daydreaming.
What is Maladaptive Daydreaming and how is it different from regular daydreaming?
Maladaptive daydreaming, simply put, is an experience that involves intense daydreaming which distracts a person from his or her reality to an extent where it manifests even without a conscious effort. It is different from regular daydreaming because it leads to functional impairment and results in an inability to carry out basic day-to-day tasks. An obsessive need to keep coming back to the same negative thoughts has a high chance of affecting the emotional capacity to interact with others, hence leading to an overall retrogression of real-life relationships. Primarily identified by Professor Eli Somer of the University of Haifa in Israel, Maladaptive daydreaming is found to be possibly triggered by common day to day experiences, sensory stimuli, topics of conversation, hobbies etc.
Some of its common symptoms are listed below:
- Vivid and extremely intricate daydreams where there is high attention to details of the plot, 'characters', dialogues and other story-like features.
- Abnormally long daydreams which make it increasingly harder to escape based on the intensity of the experience.
- The need or urge to continue a daydream that is interrupted by real-world event at a later point.
- Repetitive movements while daydreaming like pacing, fidgeting etc.
- Involvement of intense facial expressions and talking to yourself.
How do you diagnose Maladaptive Daydreaming?
While Maladaptive Daydreaming is not included in standard mental health diagnostic manuals, recent studies have shown that it has evolved into a clinically significant condition. Although there is no universal method to diagnose, Professor Somer did develop the Maladaptive Daydreaming Scale (MDS) which can help determine if a person is experiencing it. It is a 14 part scale that rates five key elements of maladaptive daydreaming:
- Quality- Quality of the daydream which determines how often one's daydreaming is accompanied by physical activity.
- Control- Control on the daydream refers to the scale which measures the urge to return to a daydream after it has been interrupted by a real-world occurrence.
- Distress- The level of distress one undergoes when he or she is unable to return to that daydream for a period of time due to obligations in reality.
- Benefit- This attempts to quantify the scale on which daydreaming is enjoyable and/or comforting.
- Function- This gauges the extent to which daydreaming interferes with academic/occupational success or personal achievements.
Is Maladaptive Daydreaming linked to other mental health disorders?
At its worst, most mental health professionals concur that Maladaptive Daydreaming is a symptom of a mental health disorder rather than treating it as a disorder in itself. Furthermore, it is shown that most people who took part in the studies (as scanty as they are) reported that they had previously been diagnosed with mental health conditions such as:
- Depression
- Anxiety disorder
- Attention disorder (ADHD, ADD)
- OCD or an OCD-like disorder
Thus indicating that it is likely that Maladaptive daydreaming could be a 'comorbid' condition i.e. there were symptoms of other psychiatric disorders along with those of maladaptive daydreaming as well. There are also cases where it was diagnosed as schizophrenia (a type of psychosis which is characterized by delusions, hallucinations and other cognitive difficulties). However, it is worth noting that a person experiencing Maladaptive daydreaming is very well aware that his or her daydreams are not a part of reality, contrary to the disorders of the psychosis spectrum.
What is the treatment for Maladaptive Daydreaming?
Due to the lack of researches and studies conducted on this 'condition' (given that it is recently identified), experts believe that it is a little too soon to call it a symptom of a new disorder, instead they further confirm that it is more important to treat the underlying issues (such as the ones mentioned above). Although there is no official treatment for maladaptive dreaming, one study did show that certain drugs used to treat OCD were effective in helping a maladaptive daydreamer control his or her daydreams. Based on anecdotal evidence, various methods of dealing with Maladaptive daydreaming have been suggested- journaling to keep an account of triggers, therapeutic techniques like cognitive behavioural therapy, increasing the amount or quality of sleep or using mild stimulants like caffeine to combat daytime tiredness. There also online forums such as Daydream in Blue and Wild Minds Network that serve as an online support group that helps maladaptive daydreamers to share and learn coping methods from each other's experience.
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Always will love it but are you EVER going to release the final part? Or is Part 2 also the somewhat finale too?
for some reason the WASD buttons and SPACE button doesn't work, I can clearly remember them working when this game was released!
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Hi folks,
First of all, my thanks to this forum.
In a way, this thread is based on an earlier thread:
"defragmenting your computer"
hence the link.
So here's my/our problems and questions:
My friends and I are having problems with our computers. As wed like to see if we could get help for freebefore paying some expert-and because we are novices at computers, some of you might be both able, perhaps easily able, as well as inclined to help out.
Your comments would be quite appreciated.
(1) First the comparison
I used to go to a cyber café. There was a computer Id frequently used there. On its Kaaza, Id download 2 000 songs and over 100 videosincluding TV shows.
Id visit all sorts of weird and/or wonderful sites. I even checked out a few porn sitesand not the Playboy/Sports Illustrated variety. I mention this because they seem to be notorious for pop-ups, circulars, and all sorts of annoyances.
Goodness knows what kind of crap I got into the computerhow many cookies I got. Its as if I worked in many quarantines bare-faced and bare-handed, I was perhaps so vulnerable to viruses. Yet for the most part, everything seem to work. I could open 16 Explorer windows: having to wait only a few seconds, perhaps a few 10s of seconds.
Occasionally a virus would come in and wipe out all my files, but that happened about every 4 monthsgiving me ample time to download onto floppy disks and CD-Ws.
To be honest, some of my more recent written CDs from there dont have all the 80 minutes used up, and a few songs were scrambled, and after about a year rot has set in; but my older ones are full and fine. Besides, the cyber café proprietor told me the particular burner wasnt a particularly good one.
(2) I have a friend. Call him B.
(a) Bs computer has about 38 Gigabyte capacity and we have used, at most, about 7 of them.
The way I figure it, if we were to pack in 2 000 songs--at about 3 Megabytes each, we might use another 6 Gigabytes.
I didnt, nor, to my knowledge did he, trawl cyberspace. He has a few select sites he frequents and has a coterie of cyber pals who E-mail each other.
True, I downloaded a Kaaza program to his computer from some site and got about 20 files from it.
Since then, his computer is painfully slow.
So we eliminated all sorts of filesincluding Kaaza, and while there is a little improvement, its still slow.
We tried disc cleaning and defragmenting, but its still slow.
Nor is this for internet stuff, but for all functions on his computer: My Computer, My Documents.
I mean the way I figure it, 32 Gigabytes is a heck of a lot of memory. I compare it to a big swimming pool. I suppose a 64 or 128 or something-like-that Gigabyte would be like an Olympic sized pool; but still, 32 Gigabytes impresses me as a good-sized memory.
Okay, he says he gets limited high-speed, but I see a telephone line.
I suppose thats like, not filling the pool with a fire hose, not even a garden hose, but rather with a drinking straw.
That would explain why it takes so long to download.
It would explain why, if I were to fill that bucket with a straw, Ill be waiting a long time.
It doesnt, however, explain why I cant get that same bucket, walk down the steps and down the incline of my 5% filled pool and scoop out a lot of water from theretaking at most a minute or two.
There is a lady we all knowed.
She said its all the cookies.
Yet the cookies seem to take up memory in the kilobytes--mostly single digit kilobytes.
This Intel chip thingeeprocessor?he has is recent and I understand in the 3 digits of megabytes.
So what the heck is going on?
(b) He also gets this Smiley Emoticon ad thats annoying, as well as some tune that comes on randomlya few seconds of some techno music.
How do we get rid of them?
(c) He also says that when he E-mails friends, those whom he E-mails to cant get any of his attachments.
(3) Yet another lady we know is connected by phone linewhich can simultaneously still be used as a phone.
She has this media player"Microsoft Media Player" I thinkthe one with the bulls eye markersor, if you know what Im talking about that thing youve might have seen on some ELO records (Out of the Blue, Discovery).
I downloaded a few non-RIAA tunes and put them in the Media Librarythinking they were there at our disposal.
But when I turned on the computer again, I try to play them and they seem to take as long to buffer as to download.
I thought Id download a 3-minute video (MP3) from a websitebut the computer said it would take about 8 hours.
Perhaps in time we will try it anyway, and see how long it takes to play from the library (as compared to downloading), but for now, based on my earlier examples, it doesnt bode well.
(4) I was given a used computer. I tried to spark it up. It said inset disc and press key. I re insert discs (floppy and CD-Rom) and press key. It says CP Backup or something that I need a new discI wonder if that would help.
(5) I have an old computer that uses DD discs containing Word Perfect 4.5 files. How can I convert them into Write or Word files?
(6) How can I get fancy characters, fancy forms of writing (such as Script), and foreign alphabets into my Word programsand perhaps for a computer in general.
(7) I understand that with MP3s, you can compress music to 1/10th the memory without appreciable loss of quality.
But then, I see the videos.
Dear me, my old videotapes are better.
Are there any players that play a better quality music and/or video even if it takes more memory?
(8.) If it comes to it, how do I get paid help and how much should I pay?
Again your help--one and all-- is appreciated.


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To My Many Enemies: Mark Hamill Mocks Trump's New Year's Tweets In This Joker Voice Clip
Mark Hamill may have risen to fame as Luke Skywalker, but for cartoon and video game fans, many of us will always know him as the Joker.
Mark Hamill may have risen to fame as Luke Skywalker, but for cartoon and video game fans, many of us will always know him as the Joker.
Over the years, he's voiced the ultimate villain in various roles, but his most recent Joker portrayal had nothing to do with a video game or animated series: On New Years Eve, President-elect Donald Trump partook in his favorite past time, tweeting to his many "enemies" and followers on Twitter.
A fan of Mark's on Twitter (Matt Oswalt, a.k.a. Patton Oswalt's brother, as it turns out) saw the tweet, and couldn't help but notice that it had a certain tone to it that we may all recognize:
#MarkHamill appeared to agree, and soon we all got a delightful little tweet from "Mista J" wishing us a Happy New Year, using Trump's own words.
Just imagine if we got all the Joker actors over the years to do that laugh at the end...
Mark doesn't seem to be a huge fan of Trump overall, judging from his response when the other Patton brother, Oswalt, had a suggestion for him:
Trump has yet to reply as he's too busy making comments about Russia and still trying to say he got more votes than Hillary. Let's hope he keeps up with those wonderful tweets, however, and Mark continues the Joker/Trump saga. May I suggest this one next?
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Paul Blackthorne (1969)
Paul Blackthorne is a British actor on film, television and radio. Although born in Shropshire, England, he spent his early childhood on British Military bases in both England and Germany. Blackthorne broke into acting via television commercials in England. His breakthrough commercial in the UK came in the Grim Reaper commercial for Virgin Atlantic, which was hugely successful. Numerous radio commercials followed.
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