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Author: Brandon Sanderson
Series: Reckoners # 1
The Verdict:
For: Lovers of super-heroes, twists, science fiction with a dash of crazy
Genres: Young Adult, Fantasy, Supernatural
Publication details: September 26th, 2013 by Gollancz
Format: Kindle, 400 pages
All images link back to their respective Goodreads page
***This review contains spoilers***
Ten years ago, Calamity came. It was a burst in the sky that gave ordinary men and women extraordinary powers. The awed public started calling them Epics. But Epics are no friend of man. With incredible gifts came the desire to rule. And to rule man you must crush his wills.
Nobody fights the Epics…nobody but the Reckoners. A shadowy group of ordinary humans, they spend their lives studying Epics, finding their weaknesses, and then assassinating them.
And David wants in. He wants Steelheart – the Epic who is said to be invincible. The Epic who killed David's father. For years, like the Reckoners, David's been studying, and planning – and he has something they need. Not an object, but an experience.
He's seen Steelheart bleed. And he wants revenge.
"I've seen Steelheart bleed."
There's nothing quite like a powerful opening line to a book and Steelheart has one of the best.
Steelheart was a mash-up of comic book superheroes and a crime novel but in true Sanderson style he nailed it. Despite being a huge Sanderson fan I was a bit wary of Steelheart as I knew it is considered a Young Adult book and I've never read any of his YA stuff before, but I was pleasantly surprised by this book.
It follows David Charleston who in the beginning of the book is 8 years old and witnesses his father get murdered by an Epic. An Epic is a human who developed superpowers when Calamity came, and as they say absolute power corrupts absolutely and Steelheart is a perfect example of that. He appears out of nowhere to save the humans stuck in a bank being terrorized by DeathPoint (believe me, the names these superheroes choose for themselves are less than desirable) but then changes his mind and lords his presence over them claiming they are his. David's father stands up to Steelheart, attempts to shoot DeathPoint with a gun but accidentally grazes Steelheart and ends up dying for his cause.
The first few chapters of this book are in the past and they are brutal, it's not a pleasant thing to see your father murdered in cold blood before you but David survived by some sheer miracle – Steelheart destroyed everything in the bank and all the rescue workers and patrons of the bank after they witnessed him getting shot, after this Steelheart turns the entire city into steel and the city is renamed Newcago.
When the book switches to the present we join David in his hunt for The Reckoners – a vigilante group of ordinary humans killing off Epics in an attempt to fight back. It's all very cloak and dagger for the majority of the book – no names are given until right at the end of their first encounter when David is taken with The Reckoners. The Epic they are trying to kill is called Fortuity and you can guess what his super power is – he has power over chance, if a person decides that they are going to go left instead of right Fortuity knows that before they even consciously decide but if the end they don't decide until they are right on top of the decision he doesn't know
Once David joins The Reckoners as a tag-along he has to prove to them he knows what he is doing, this includes gathering his many notebooks of research he has compiled on the Epics, Megan, a Reckoner, shows a lot of hostility towards David and there's not really a reason why which is quite annoying until right at the end of the book (no spoilers sorry) when it is finally revealed.
The rest of the book is a cloak and dagger attempt to kill Steelheart complete with research, training, the odd fight and the occasional murder and in Sanderson style, he's described everything just perfectly. David is an 18-year-old boy who's just realised that he's male and that he has a crush on Megan – "but even a ninety year old blind priest would stop and stare at this woman. If he wasn't blind." And "She can shoot like a dream and she carries tiny grenades in her top, a bit of my addled mind thought. I think I might be in love."
It's quite cute actually – unrequited love for a teenage boy with the woman of his dreams only for her to die. Or did she?
There are some wicked revelations in this book and even better cliff-hangers and I hate cliff-hangers but these were awesome. The writing style – although it was a Young Adult novel – was very similar to Brandon's other works and I was glad he hadn't deviated massively from his usual style. He kept the perfect balance between dialogue and prose and didn't make any massive jumps in time without explanation.
My favourite line in this whole book is: "What do you trust when your own thoughts and emotions seem to hate you?" and it makes me think about it, what can you trust? It's a very good coming of age book with a neat sci-fi flare to it.


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Zucchini with Dill
This is one of my mom's recipes. We love it! And yes I cooked a lot today :)
Zucchini with Dill
5-6 Zucchinis, cut to small pieces
4 large carrots
1 onion
3 garlics, mashed or cut
1 can of diced tomatoes (or use fresh)
salt, black pepper, red pepper (as much as you like)
1 table spoonful of dried dill (you can also use fresh)
Instruction: Cut and prepare everything, put them into a pot (it turnes out awesome in an iron-cast pot!), close the lid and cook in low to medium heat :)

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Judge throws out George Zimmerman's libel suit against NBC
A Sanford judge today put an end to George Zimmerman's libel suit against NBC Universal.
Circuit Judge Debra S. Nelson ruled that the former Neighborhood Watch volunteer is entitled to no money from the media giant.
She issued a summary judgment in the network's favor, meaning that unless an appeals court reverses her, the case is now dead.
Zimmerman had filed suit two years ago, accusing NBC of falsely portraying him as a racist in a series of broadcasts shortly after he killed Trayvon Martin, an unarmed black 17-year-old, in Sanford.
Editors shortened audio from a 911 call Zimmerman made to a police dispatcher the night of the shooting, making it sound as if Zimmerman volunteered that Trayvon was black and that he racially profiled the Miami Gardens teenager.
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Chennai ● Mahabalipuram ● Thanjavur
Madurai ● Munnar ● Kumarakom ● Chochin
There's always something fascinating to see in South India! Incredible temples with centuries-old rituals, colorful festivals, lively bazaars, World Heritage monuments, parks with exotic indigenous wildlife, emerald-green paddies, tea plantations, and fragrant spice farms. It is a kaleidoscope of images that never stops spinning. On this journey, you will not only discover the wealth of South India's artistic heritage, but also the colonial history of the spice trade on the Malabar Coast, cruise in a comfortable houseboat on the picturesque backwaters of Kerala, and see rich wildlife in one of India's noted biosphere reserves.
The Bustling Chalai Bazaar
Tuesday, November 12- ARRIVE CHENNAI
In the morning, our representative will meet you in the arrival area of the airport after you clear all immigration and custom formalities. Depart for your hotel and check in for your stay.
The East India Company established its presence in southern India on the Bay of Bengal in 1639 with the establishment of Fort St. George. The city of Chennia, formerly known as Madras, grew up around the fort area. It now serves as the capital of Tamil Nadu and is the fourth largest city in India with over 6 million inhabitants. It sprawls over a large area yet, in spite of recent industrial growth, seems less congested than other large Indian cities. Its role as a trade center is furthered by rail, road and air connections in addition to its seaport. It represents both modern and traditional charm with its many British influences juxtaposed with Tamil-Hindu traditions. (D)
Wednesday, November 13- CHENNAI- MAHABALIPURAM
This morning, you're free to rest and relax after your long international flight.
After a welcome briefing, start on a guided exploration of the city. Visit Madras museum that is rich with archaeology and art collections, and also houses the Victoria Art Gallery. Continue to the 9th century Kapaleeshwar temple- a fine example of the Dravidian temple architecture.
Later visit Santhome Cathedral, where St. Thomas the Apostle of Jesus Christ lived and preached Christianity. Drive along the Marina Beach believed to be the second longest beach in the world. Also visit the Presidency College- a fine example of mid-19th century Indo-Saracenic architecture. The Road leads to Fort St. George (today, it is the seat of the state government). The Fort houses the St. Mary's Church, the first Anglican Church in Asia, and later visit Bronze Gallery, which has some of the rarest collections.
Continue to drive to Mahabalipuram. Upon arrival, check-in for your stay.
Mahabalipuram or Mamallapuram as it was once called, was once the major port city for the 7th century Pallava dynasty. In this picturesque setting, amidst sand beaches and the sea, can be seen some of the most important temple forms that influenced temple architecture in Tamil Nadu for centuries to follow. There are seventy monuments, rock-cut monoliths displaying fine sculpture. The most important group is the Five Rathas, named after the five heroes of the epic Mahabharata.
In the evening, come together for a welcome dinner at the hotel.
Overnight in Mahabalipuram. (B, L, D)
Thursday, November 14- MAHABALIPURAM
This morning, start your exploration of Mahabalipuram with a visit to the Shore Temple, which symbolizes the heights of Pallava architecture and the maritime ambitions of the Pallava kings. Its small size belies its excellent proportion and the supreme quality of the carvings, many of which have eroded into vaguely Impressionist embellishments. Originally constructed in the 7th century, it was later rebuilt by Narasimhavarman II, and houses two central shrines to Shiva.
Arunja's Penance is a relief carving on the face of a huge rock which depicts animals, deities and other semi divine creatures as well as fables from the Hindu Panchatantra books. The panel (30m x 12m) is divided by a huge perpendicular fissure that is skillfully encompassed into the sculpture.
Afternoon, we visit the Five Rathas. Carved from single pieces of rock, the Five Rathas are low-laying monoliths that huddle in more ancient subtlety than grandeur. Each temple is dedicated to a Hindu god and named for one of the Pandavas, the five hero-brothers of the epic Mahabharata, plus their common wife, Draupadi.
Towards the evening, we will visit Dakshina Chitra, an exciting cross cultural living museum of art, architecture, lifestyles, crafts, and performing arts of South India. There is also an Art Gallery which was established by the Madras Craft Foundation with the purpose to bridge the past with the future and to promote and encourage contemporary art and design.
Overnight stay in Mahabalipuram. (B, L, D)
Friday, November 15- MAHABALIPURAM- THANJAVUR
After breakfast, we drive to Thanjavur, making several en route stops to admire the magnificent Hindu temples of Chidambaram. Gangaikondacholapuram, Darasuram- two out of the three temples are UNESCO World Heritage Sites built by the Kings of the Chola dynasty who ruled from 300 BC – 1279 AD.
On arrival, check in for your stay.
Thanjavur was the ancient capital of the Chola kings, whose origins date back to the beginning of the Christian era. The Cholas' era of empire building was between AD 850 and 1270; at the height of their power, they controlled most of the Indian peninsula. The Chola kings, who were great patron of the arts, built most of the 93 temples, of which the Brihadisvara Temple is the showpiece. While they lavished their wealth on the temples, they also encouraged the belief in the divine right of kings, and the practice of donating a part of one's wealth to the temple for spiritual gain.
Upon arrival, check in for your stay.
The rest of the day is at your leisure.
Overnight stay in Thanjavur. (B, L, D)
Saturday, November 16- THANJAVUR
After breakfast, visit the Brihadishwara temple, which is the crowning glory of Chola temple architecture. The temple was commissioned in 1010 by Rajaraja (whose name literally means 'king of kings'), a well-regarded monarch so organised that he had the names and addresses of all his dancers, musicians, barbers, and poets inscribed into the temple wall. These temples were the prototypes for buildings as far away as Angkor Wat in Cambodia.
Later in the day, we will explore the Royal Palace and Museum. Enter the main hall of the palace and continue to the elegantly faded Durbar Hall (Royal Court). An incredible profusion of murals erupts here, unrestored and elegantly faded, bursting with geometric designs, scenes of Hindu legends and a flock of vaguely-European-yet-almost-Indian cherubs. The rest of the afternoon is at your leisure.
Overnight stay in Thanjavur. (B, L, D)
Sunday, November 17- THANJAVUR- CHETTINAD- MADURAI
After breakfast, drive to Chettinad- the home of the Chettiars, a prosperous banking and business community, who made their fortune trading from salts to gems with Burma, Malaysia, Singapore, Sri Lanka, and Cambodia.
Later, take a small detour towards Namana Samudram, an Ayyanar koil (temple) with hundreds of terracotta horses and elephants, which provides a fascinating spectacle.
Lunch will be provided in a hotel at Chettinad.
Afternoon, wander the narrow streets of Karaikudi, enveloped in an ancient inheritance, stately villas, colonial style bungalows, and rambling ruins. Interact with the silversmiths, stone carvers and wood carvers as you stroll through the quaint markets. For collectors with a keen eye, the antique shops can provide delightful bargains.
Continue to drive to Madurai- a millennia old city unique with an amazingly rich heritage. On arrival, check in for your stay.
Madurai is the oldest city in Tamil Nadu, probably dating back 2500 years. Its origin and name emerges from the myths of a wonderful legend. In a forest near a lotus pond, Indra the King of the Gods worshiped Shiva. At this hallowed spot, the Pandiyan monarch built a great temple and raised a lotus-shaped city around the temple. On the day the city was to be named, Lord Shiva appeared. As he blessed the land and its people, divine nectar was showered on the city form his matted locks. The city was henceforth named Madhurpuri, which grew and prospered and became the capital of the Pandiyan Kingdom.
Overnight stay in Madurai. (B, L, D)
Madurai Meenakshi temple – one of the biggest and oldest Indian temples
Monday, November 18- MADURAI
After breakfast, we will begin our morning drive to Madurai, where we will explore Sri Meehakshi Temple, the abode of the triple-breasted, fish-eyed Goddess, Meenakshi Amman ('fish-eyed' is an adjective for perfect eyes in classical Tamil poetry), and is considered by many to be the height of South Indian temple architecture. It's not so much a temple as a 6-hectare complex enclosed by 12 gopurams, the highest of which towers 52m over Madurai, and all of which are carved with a staggering array of gods, goddesses, demons, and heroes. Note: Foreigners (Non-Hindus) are not permitted inside the Inner Sanctum of the temple.
Next, we visit the impressive remains of the Thirumalai Palace. The main event is the entrance gate, main hall and Natakasala (Dance Hall), with their faded yellow plasterwork, lion and makara (crocodile-elephant creature) sculptures and a series of fabulous murals that hints at the opulence that the Nayak rulers once enjoyed.
Finish with a visit to the excellent Gandhi Memorial Museum. It contains an impressively moving and detailed account of India's struggle for independence from 1757-1947, and the English language signs pull no punches about British rule. Included in the exhibition is the blood-stained dhoti (long loincloth) that Gandhi was wearing at the time he was assassinated in Delhi in 1948.
The rest of the day is free for independent activities.
Evening re-visit to the Meenakshi Temple to witness the ceremony where the deities are put to sleep.
Stay overnight in Madurai. (B, D)
Tuesday, November 19- MADURAI- MUNNAR
Post breakfast drive to Munnar.
Munnar is situated at the confluence of three mountain streams- Mudrapuzha, Nallathanni and Kundala. 1600m above sea level, this hill station was once the summer resort of the erstwhile British Government in South India. Sprawling tea plantations, picture-book towns, winding lanes, and holiday facilities make this a popular resort town. Among the exotic flora found in the forests and grasslands here is the Neelakurinji. This flower that bathes in the hills in blue every twelve years. Munnar also has the highest peak in South India, Anamudi, which towers over 2695 m.
Arrive in Munnar and check in at your hotel. (B, L, D)
Wednesday, November 20- MUNNAR
After breakfast at the hotel, we take a morning visit to the Tea Museum and factory (closes by 15:30 hours), followed by an interesting trek to Tea Plantations owned and managed by the Estate people. It starts around 15:30 hours and ends about 17:30 hours. Enjoy the sunset and return back to the estate.
Stay overnight in Munnar. (B, L)
One of the many tea plantations in Munnar
Thursday, November 21- MUNNAR- THEKKADY
Morning, drive to Thekaddy with its eternal rainforest, spice plantations and canopies. On arrival, check in for your stay.
Spend a relaxing afternoon in your hotel. If you are adventurous,you may want to go on a night walk in the buffer zone of the Periyar Tiger Reserve, shining your flashlights to spot animals in the dark. It lasts for about 3 hours.
Stay overnight in Munnar. (B, L)
Friday, November 22- THEKKADY- KUMARAKOM
This morning, drive to the backwaters of Kumarakom with its drenched greens and coconut palms.
Lush, green paddy fields surrounded by coconut palm trees in Kumarakom
Kumarakom, or the 'Venice of the East,' is a veritable paradise in the lush backwaters of Kottayam. It is Kerala's heartland of lagoons, palm fringed lakes and paddy fields, inter-linked with hundreds of winding canals with the typical low slung country boats that carry everything from people to fish, rice and coconuts, to the milkman and newspaper boy, local politicians, and priests to wedding parties.
Country boats carrying supplies and people along the steady river in Kumarakom
On arrival, check in for your stay.
Rest of the day is at your leisure. You may want to spend the afternoon taking an Ayurveda massage or, should you be interested in birding, go on a bird-watching trip late in the evening on a direct payment basis.
Overnight stay in Kumarakom. (B, L, D)
Saturday, November 23- KUMARAKOM
Post-breakfast, board Kettuvallam, a traditional houseboat, and spend several hours drifting through the backwaters of Kerala enjoying lunch on-board.
The Kettuvallam, or, 'boat with knots,' was so called because the entire boat was held together with coir knots only- not even a single nail is used during the construction. The boat is made of planks of jack-wood joined together with coir. This is then coated with a caustic black resin made from boiled cashew kernels. With careful maintenance, a kettuvallam can last for generations. While most boats are poled by local oarsmen, some are powered by a 40 HP engine.
The backwaters are a network of canals, lakes, lagoons, and estuaries stretching over almost 1000 square miles. Here, palm-fringed narrow canals wind through a vast expanse of paddy fields. As we float along, enjoy the picturesque hamlets that line the banks, migratory birds in abundance, water lilies, and coconut groves.
Disembark the houseboat towards the evening and check in for your stay at your hotel.
Overnight in Kumarakom. (B, L)
Sunday, November 24- KUMARAKOM- COCHIN
Morning, drive to Cochin. On arrival, check in for your stay.
Cochin is spread across islands and promontories in a stunning location between the Arabian Sea and the Backwaters. The city was founded in 1341 when a flood created a natural safe port, which became the principle harbor for Malabar coasts' spice trade. Cochin was on the main trade route between Europe and China. The rulers invited people of various religions to settle here, attracting the Jews and the Christian's who built places of worship and their own communities.
Afternoon, visit the Chinese fishing nets and the Saint Francis Church, the burial place of Vasco da Gama, the Portuguese explorer who discovered India and walk through the Palace of the Maharajah to learn how he saved the Jews from the Portuguese 500 years ago. Next, visit the exquisite 450-year-old Paradesi Synagogue, the oldest in India, (circa 1568), where the caretaker will open the Torah scrolls for Jewish visitors. End the day exploring the area's antique shops and spice markets.
Evening, witness a Kathakali dance performance. Kathakali literally means 'story dance', and is the pantomimic dance drama, the dancing and acting being blended together into an inseparable form. It is a combination of facial expressions and body movements, which brings out the thought and emotion of the character.
Later, reconvene for a farewell dinner at a local restaurant.
Overnight stay in Cochin. (B, D)
Monday, November 25- COCHIN- MUMBAI DEPARTURE
Morning is at your leisure. Hotel check-out time is 12 noon.
Depending on your onward flight, transfer to the airport and connect flight for onward destination. (B)
Chennai: The Raintree Hotel, Anna Salai
Mahabalipuram: Grande Bay Resort and Spa
Thanjavur: Ideal River View Resort
Madurai: Heritage Madurai
Munnar: The Leaf
Kumarakom: The Zuri Kumarakom
Cochin: Crowne Plaza Kochi
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In Contrast to Civilian Leaders, the Military Is Expressing Real Concern
The Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff – the American top military leader – told CNN today:
"If you bring two doctors who happen to have that specialty [i.e. doctors who are experts in Ebola] into a room, one will say, 'No there is no way it will ever become airborne, but it could mutate so it could be harder to discover,' " and another might say something completely different, Dempsey said.
He said he is alarmed by the World Health Organization's warning that Ebola cases could increase and the virus could mutate.
"Then it will be an extraordinarily serious problem," he said. "I don't know who is right. I don't want to take that chance, so I am taking it very seriously."
The head of the U.S. Southern Command – the branch of the U.S. military responsible for all U.S. military activities in South America and Central America – says:
There is no way we can keep Ebola [contained] in West Africa.
If it breaks out [in Central America], it's literally, 'Katie bar the door,' and there will be mass migration into the United States … They will run away from Ebola, or if they suspect they are infected, they will try to get to the United States for treatment.
[I saw how easy it is for illegals to enter the United States. While visiting the border of Costa Rica and Nicaragua with U.S. embassy personnel, I saw a group of men] waiting in line to pass into Nicaragua and then on their way north.
The embassy person walked over and asked who they were and they told him they were from Liberia and they had been on the road about a week. They met up with the network in Trinidad and now they were on their way to the United States — illegally, of course.
[The men] could have made it to New York City and still be within the incubation period for Ebola.
And he said:
The nightmare scenario, I think, is right around the corner.
(starting at 28:40.)
A U.S. Border Patrol agent – and vice president of the National Border Patrol Council #3307 – agrees that mass migration could spread Ebola to the U.S. , and says that "NOTHING" has been done to secure the border in the event the Ebola virus spreads to Central America.


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SMS Marketing Benefits Department Stores
In order to get customers inside the doors of your department store you need to find a way to lure them inside. There are so many different department stores out there, meaning the competition is stiff and you'll need to do more to get people through the door. Why should they choose you over the competitor? Make sure you shy them why. How can this be done? One way is to utilize SMS marketing and its effectiveness.
What is SMS Marketing?
SMS marketing is commonly called text message marketing. It uses mobile phone devices to communicate with customers and is beneficial for small and large businesses alike. SMS marketing can do multiple things for your department store, including provide customers with deals, promote sales and email marketing lists, send coupons and more. With 96% of the population carrying a cell phone these days you can certainly see why SMS marketing can be so beneficial to you.
SMS messages reach the intended target within seconds of the message being sent. And, more than 97% success rates have been found with the marketing strategy. Most people who receive a text message will open and read it, and if the deal is sweet enough they'll take you up on your offer.
Benefiting Your Department Store
SMS marketing is simple and easy, and can be used to send so many different things to customers it is certainly beneficial to your department store. Not only can you increase customers with the help of SMS marketing you can also maximize your profits and help more people become aware of your brand.
You can use SMS marketing for many purposes, including:
- Promoting Sales
- Promoting New Arrivals
- Sending Coupons
- Announcing Special Offers
- Providing special for SMS recipients only
- Offering freebies
- Confirming an Order
- Confirming Payment of an Order
- Confirming Shipment of an Order
- Satisfaction Surveys
- Job Openings
- More
Get Promoting
You can easily gain people for your marketing by offering a special incentive for their inclusion. This can be anything from a discount coupon to a free offer. Once you have them in the door keep them there by continuing to provide awesome information and messages. Tell the world what you are offering and ensure that you promote your marketing campaign with social networking, word of mouth and in any other way that you see possible. SMS marketing will greatly benefit your department store in more ways than one.


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UGA Saxophone Ensembles recital today in Edge Hall on Monday, Dec. 6, 2010, beginning at 6:30 PM. Numerous graduate and undergraduate students will be presenting in quartet and duo format original saxophone works by Paul Hindemith, Piere Max Dubois, Arthur Frackenpohl and Russell Peck. Performers include Stan Flanders, Paul Kimbal, Bart Walters, Andy Peeks, Brent Weber, Laura Eckhardt, Chris Allinger, and Kenny Baik.
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Lal Masjid: Musharraf makes his last assaultBoth sides are now locked down into a fight to the finish.
Musharraf cannot let these men go free after they have defied him publicly. He has to order the assault else he will have to accept that his time as dictator is over. Any visible signs of confidence aside, he has already shown his hand the day he requested the media to "not show the bodies". It is unclear who assured him of the media's loyalties. By giving the Americans permission to hit bases in the NWFP, Musharraf has effectively created a two front war for any that defy him there.
The Jihadis holed up inside the mosque are at looking at death either way they play this. Their best hope is that if they sit inside public pressure on Musharraf will mount to a level where he will have to abdicate instead of launching an attack on the mosque. They know Musharraf will not abdicate and he will order the assault. As long as there are little girls in the mosque, the Jihadis can buy time through negotiations for their release but when the assault comes, the Jihadis will prefer it if the hostages are killed alongside them. The end result will be a carnage Musharraf's publicity machine cannot possibly hide.
A number of the girls in this madrassa are relatives of Pakistani army servicemen or ex-servicemen. There will be no way to keep this resentment out of the services.
Watch the video of the funeral of Col. Haroon, see his brother's expression as he hugs Gen. Musharraf. That says it all.


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By: Katie Haagan
Across the United States, as substantial coal-fired electric capacity is retired, the national electricity supply is shifting to increased dependence on natural gas generation and growing use of intermittent renewable energy.[i] Nuclear power plants, especially small, single reactor plants in competitive electricity markets, have struggled financially for years.[ii] This financial struggle has many contributing factors, including fear of nuclear meltdown, the exorbitant start-up cost of a nuclear power plant, and most importantly, environmental sanctions put in place by state and Federal governments.[iii] However, nuclear power plants generate nearly twenty percent of America's electricity and are critical reliability components that contribute to both the stability and integrity of the system.[iv]
In July, U.S. District Judge Valerie Caproni in Manhattan rejected claims that federal law preempted New York and its Public Service Commission from offering credits to promote clean energy and reduce reliance on fossil-fueled or gas plants.[v] Judge Caproni dismissed a case claiming New York Governor, Andrew Cuomo's subsidies to assist struggling nuclear power plants in New York would raise electric bills for New York citizens, as well as violate the Dormant Commerce Clause.[vi] "The New York program is constitutional," Caproni wrote. "Fatal to plaintiffs' argument is their failure to offer any cogent explanation why ZECs (zero-emissions credits) are preempted but other state incentives to generate clean energy - such as tax exemptions, land grants, or direct financial subsidies—are not."[vii]
Nuclear power is often overlooked for other forms of renewable energy, but, the inability to store energy from wind and solar generators means that these facilities must be supplemented by conventional resources.[viii] In steps nuclear power. Nuclear power is clean, safe, reliable, compact, competitive, and practically inexhaustible.[ix] Nuclear energy produces almost no carbon dioxide, no sulfur dioxide, or nitrogen oxides whatsoever.[x] These gases are produced in vast quantities when fossil fuels are burned.[xi] In a fight against the continuous burning of dwindling fossil fuels, as well as avoiding the turmoil of climate change, it is crucial that the U.S. devote attention to supporting renewable and semi-renewable resources. "At a time when the federal government has abdicated its leadership on climate change," the decision "ensures our progress will not be blocked or rolled back by fossil fuel interests and others seeking to maintain the status quo," Cuomo said in a statement.[xii]
[i] Nuclear Plant Shutdowns Reveal Market Problems, Nuclear Energy Inst. (Nov. 17, 2014), https://www.nei.org/News-Media/News/News-Archives/Nuclear-Plant-Shutdowns-Reveal-Market-Problems.
[ii] See id.
[iii] See id. (quoting 2013 Long-Term Reliability Assessment, North Am. Electric Reliability Corp. (Dec., 2013), http://www.nerc.com/pa/RAPA/ra/Reliability%20Assessments%20DL/2013_LTRA_FINAL.pdf).
[iv] Id.
[v] Jonathan Stempel, U.S. Judge Refuses to Halt New York Nuclear Power Plant Subsidies, Reuters (Jul. 25, 2017), http://www.reuters.com/article/us-new-york-nuclearpower-idUSKBN1AA2VF?feedType=RSS&feedName=domesticNews.
[vi] Id.
[vii] Id.
[viii] Supra note i.
[ix] Bruno Comby, The Benefits of Nuclear Energy, Environmentalists For Nuclear Energy, http://ecolo.org/documents/documents_in_english/BENEFITS-of-NUCLEAR.pdf.
[x] Id.
[xi] Id.
[xii] Supra note v.


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Correspondence of Richardson's Final Years (1755–1761)
Part of The Cambridge Edition of the Correspondence of Samuel Richardson
- Real Author: Samuel Richardson
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Samuel Richardson (1689–1761) was a prominent eighteenth-century printer and businessman as well as an important and influential English novelist. He was also a prolific letter writer. This volume in the first ever full edition of Richardson's correspondence offers a fascinating glimpse of the writer in his final years - at the height of his professional powers but facing the challenging circumstances of physical decline and commercial conflict. The collection of miscellaneous letters addresses a variety of issues ranging from details of Richardson's printing operation to his mentorship of women writers including Sarah Fielding, Anna Meades and Frances Sheridan. Other correspondents of note include Samuel Johnson, Meta Klopstock, Thomas Sheridan and Tobias Smollett. Taken together this series of letters draws an intimate picture of Richardson's professional and personal circles as they exchange family gossip, business advice, literary anecdotes and news of the day.Read more
- The first scholarly edition of this important body of eighteenth-century correspondence, presented with a detailed commentary
- Topics discussed include aging and physical infirmities, the death of friends and family, literary news regarding Richardson's own novels and his readership, as well as his mentorship of writers Frances Sheridan and Sarah Fielding
- Essential reading for anyone interested in eighteenth-century English literary history and the life of Samuel Richardson
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Hi everyone! Just checking in to let you know I'm still here -- reading comments, publishing posts from guest writers, and of course enjoying the beautiful weather in green and sunny Germany! I am soooo in love with my new life here - everything feels so fresh and new to me now that I know I won't be going back and forth living between here and America. Though that was fun for the last 5 years, I really want to "nest" a little by staying one place for a longer period of time so I can really learn about life and culture here instead of always feeling like I'm just passing through. I am finally able to do all of the little things I couldn't before living a bi-continental lifestyle -- like getting a normal handy contract (cell phone plan), joining a health spa, subscribing to my favorite magazines, little things like that. It feels good to be a bit more stable in a single location. Plus now, I can start racking up enough time so that I can eventually obtain dual citizenship - to be both an American citizen and European Union citizen is something I can actually do at some point now that I live here. Yay!
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Giving Up
The last five days I have been weaning off of wheat, which is also known as withdrawal, I mean awful. With more fatigue than usual I have canceled appointments and, thank God, been called off work. "All things work together for good for those who love God, to those called according to his purpose… and need to give up their wheat." (Romans 8:28 Geneva Bible)
The first time I gave up bread and all things gluten, I got pretty cranky on day three, maybe sooner. It was Labor Day and I couldn't even get out of bed. Thanks to a friend who has professional experience in drug and alcohol rehab, I managed my symptoms with Diet Coke, which I otherwise avoid unless my husband is drinking one, in which case I have just a little. Apparently, I developed a taste for Coke when I was a child. After my mother finished her Coke, I sipped the watery, icy liquid left in the bottom of the cup. At least she wasn't drinking vodka.
Over the past few years since going gluten free, I have gotten a little sloppy with my wheat avoidance as evidenced by my jeans getting a little snug, eh, I mean, very snug, like right-out-of-the-dryer snug. So I have decided to clean up my diet, which means giving up wheat. I was depressed by what the Wheat Belly Doc says: gliadin, the protein in wheat, acts like an opiate to the brain but unlike other opiates, gives no pleasure. It just causes us to eat more and more, and I don't mean more salad.
My unconscious eating plan has been to eat like my ancestors did, which doesn't mean Paleo. This meant eating vegetarian, like pasta, cookies and cake, which as you can see doesn't resemble vegetables at all. Despite being raised carne-free, my diet seemed more vegetable-free than anything else. I really enjoyed eating my famous Mushroom Macaroni and Cheese topped with bacon, a recent addition to my diet. I loved making this casserole for potlucks and sharing it with friends, those who weren't gluten free, that is.
I also loved making Nanie's Coconut Islands and chuckled about my sweet Adventist grandmother sneaking coffee into her cookies "to enhance the chocolate flavor." In my baby album, there is a picture of a little girl, faintly resembling me, standing on a chair in my grandmother's kitchen, hand in the Coconut Islands. The love of chocolate (and wheat) starts early.
And once a year, I love a piece of Chocolate Prune Cake, which has been made famous by Loma Linda Market, right in the middle of a Blue Zone. Now this cake is made moist by the presence of prunes, a fact that is best left unsaid to the un-initiated. Better to just say, "How about a piece of chocolate cake?" and leave out the part about the dried plums. The other little known fact about Chocolate Prune Cake is that it contains rum flavoring. Yup, the Adventist teetotalers have to hide their rum in a cake.
So no more Macaroni and Cheese for me, no more Coconut Islands, and no more Chocolate Prune Cake on my birthday. Sad, very, very sad. Not that I have an addiction or anything….
But what I am looking forward to, once my withdrawal symptoms pass, is less enslavement to food, a healthier body, a clearer brain and most importantly, looser jeans.
Now, I am going to go sip some Diet Coke.
GENEVA CHINNOCK is a writer and author of Becoming His Beloved: Journey into the Father's Affection. Geneva has a Bachelor of Science in Nursing and a Master in Business Administration. In her spare time, Geneva loves reading, eating bacon and attending live theater. She lives in Southern California with her husband and blogs about matters of faith at TreasuredbyGod.com.


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حذق1 حَذَقَهُ, aor. حَذِقَ, inf. n. حَذْقٌ (S, K, TA, in the CK حِذْق) and حَذَاقَةٌ, (K, TA, in the CK حِذاقَة,) He cut it; (S, K;) namely, a rope, (S,) or a thing: (K:) or he stretched it, or extended it, to cut it with a reaping-hook and the like, (K, TA,) so that there remained not of it anything. (TA.) b2: حَذَقَ الرِّبَاطُ يَدَ الشَّاةِ The bond made an impression upon the fore leg of the sheep, or goat, (IDrd, K,) by cutting. (IDrd.) b3: حَذَقَ فَاهُ, (IDrd, S, K,) inf. n. حَذْقٌ, (S,) said of vinegar, (IDrd, S, K,) and of milk [when sour], and of the beverage called نَبِيذ, and the like, (TA,) (tropical:) It stung, bit, or burned, his mouth, by its strength and sharpness, (IDrd, S, K, TA,) and contracted it. (K.) b4: And حَذَقَ, (S, Msb, K,) aor. حَذِقَ, (Msb, K,) inf. n. حُذُوقٌ, said of vinegar, (S, Msb, K,) and of milk, (TA,) (tropical:) It was, or became, sour, (S, Msb, K, TA,) in the utmost degree, (Msb,) so that it burned the tongue. (Msb, TA.) b5: حَذَقَ القُرْآنَ, and (so in the S, but in the K " or ") العَمَلَ, aor. حَذِقَ; and حَذِقَ, aor. حَذَقَ; (S, K;) or حَذَقَ فِيهِ, and حَذِقَ; (TA;) inf. n. (of both, S) حِذْقٌ and (of the former, S) حَذْقٌ and حِذَاقٌ and حَذَاقَةٌ (S, K) and حَذَاقٌ and حِذَاقَةٌ; or ↓ this last is a simple subst.; (K;) (tropical:) He (a boy) was, or became, skilled in the Kur-án, and the work; (S) or learned the whole of it, and was, or became, skilled in it: (K, TA:) from الحَذْقُ signifying " the act of cutting. " (Z, TA.) You say, هٰذَا يَوْمُ حِذَاقِهِ This is the day of his finishing [the learning or reciting] of the Kur-án. (S, K.) And حَذَقَ فِى صَنْعَتِهِ, [and بِهَا also,] aor. حَذِقَ; and حَذِقَ, aor. حَذَقَ; (assumed tropical:) He was, or became, skilled in his art, or habitual work or occupation, and knew its abstrusities and niceties. (Msb.) 2 تَحْذِيقٌ, [inf. n. of حذّقهُ (assumed tropical:) He, or it, made, or rendered, him skilful,] from الحِذْقُ, rests upon analogy, not upon the authority of hearsay. (Mgh.) 4 احذقهُ (assumed tropical:) It (the heat) rendered it sour, so that it burned the tongue; namely, vinegar. (TA.) 5 تحذّق (assumed tropical:) He feigned, or made a show of, skilfulness to us. (TA.) And ↓ حَذْلَقَ, (S, K, mentioned in the latter in art. حذلق,) with an augmentative ل, (S,) inf. n. حَذْلَقَةٌ, (A, TA,) (tropical:) He feigned, or made a show of, skilfulness, and [in some copies of the K " or "] laid claim to more than he possessed; as also ↓ تَحَذْلَقَ: (S, K, TA:) or ↓ حَذْلَقَةٌ signifies (assumed tropical:) the employing oneself, or using art or artifice, with skilfulness, cleverness, or ingeniousness: and فِى ↓ تحذلق كَلَامِهِ (assumed tropical:) he feigned, or made a show of, skilfulness, cleverness, or ingeniousness, in his speech. (L.) Yousay, ↓ فِيهِ حَذْلَقَةٌ and ↓ تَحَذْلُقٌ (tropical:) [In him is a quality of feigning, or making a show of, skilful ness, &c.]. (A, TA.) 7 انحذق It (a rope) was, or became, cut. (K, TA.) Hence the saying of the poet, يَكَادُ مِنْهُ نِيَاطُ القَلْبِ بَنْحَذِقُ [The suspensory of the heart is near to becoming severed in consequence thereof]. (TA.) Q. Q. 1 حَذْلَقَ, inf. n. حَذْلَقَةٌ: see 5, in three places.
A2: Also, [perhaps originally,] It was, or became, sharpened. (TA.) Q. Q. 2 تَحَذْلَقَ: see 5, in three places.
خِذْقَةٌ A piece, or portion cut off, of a rope: pl. حِذَاقٌ and حُذَاقٌ; as in the phrase, تَرَكْتُ الحَبْلَ حِذَاقًا and حُذَاقًا [I left the rope in pieces]. (K.) [See also what next follows.]
حَذِيقٌ (S, K) and ↓ مَحْذُوقٌ (K) Cut: (S, K, * TA:) pl. أَحْذَاقٌ. (Lh, TA.) One says حَبْلٌ
أَحْذَاقٌ A rope altogether worn out; as though it were cut: (Lh, K, * TA:) every part of it being termed حَذِيق. (Lh, TA.) مَاعِنْدَهُ حُذَاقَةٌ (tropical:) He has not aught of food. (K, TA.) [See also حُذَافَةٌ, with ف.]
حِذَاقَةٌ: see 1.
حُذَاقِىٌّ Sharpened: applied to a knife: (Ibn-'Abbád, K:) and ↓ حِذْلَاقٌ signifies the same, applied to a thing [of any kind]. (TA.) b2: See also حَاذِقٌ. b3: (tropical:) A man chaste, or eloquent, of tongue; (S, K, * TA;) perspicuous in language. (S.) A2: A young ass; syn. حَجْشٌ. (K.) حِذْلِقٌ (assumed tropical:) A loquacious man; who affects to be commended for, or glories in, that which he does not possess. (TA.) حِذْلَاقٌ: see حُذَاقِىٌّ.
حَاذِقٌ Cutting, or sharp: (S, K: *) applied to a knife [&c.]. (S.) b2: (tropical:) Wine (شَرَاب) that has attained to its full maturity [of strength, so that it stings, bites, or burns; the tongue; see 1]: (AHn, TA:) likewise applied to vinegar [in the same sense; or as meaning sour, or sour in the utmost degree, so that it burns the tongue; see again 1]; as also ↓ حُذَاقِىٌّ. (TA.) b3: (tropical:) Skilled, or skilful, and thoroughly learned, [so as to know abstrusities and niceties, (see 1,)] in an art, or a habitual work or occupation, and in the Kur-án: pl. حُذَّاقٌ. (TA.) You say, فُلَانٌ فِى صَنْعَتِهِ حَاذِقٌ بَاذِقٌ (S, TA) (tropical:) Such a one is skilled, or skilful, &c., in his art, or habitual work or occupation; (TA;) using the latter word as an imitative sequent. (S, TA.) b4: (tropical:) Bad, evil, wicked, mischievous, or the like; syn. خَبِيثٌ. (TA.) مَحْذُوقٌ: see حَذِيقٌ.
مُتَحَذْلِقٌ Feigning, or making a show of, skilfulness, cleverness, or ingeniousness: or desiring to exceed his due bounds. (L.) [See 5.]


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Things that have been Bothering Me
Okay, admittedly, these things are not unusually important in the grand scheme of things. But still, they warrant a moment of my time every once in a while.
Item one: Horsepower. I find this to be a stupid concept. I don't care how many horses it would take to win a tug of war against my car... that is the closest comparison I can think of, and it is LAME! Can we please come up with something better? PLEASE?
Item two: I hate that time is divided so awkwardly. I mean, if you run 5 miles in 43 minutes, you can't simply divide 43 by five and come up with your pace... you must do a little fancy footwork to get things right. I hate that!
Item three: Not using the metric system. Yeah, it would take all of us a little time to get used to, but it would make more sense. Let's face it: most of us are NOT smart enough to remember how many pints there are in a quart or a gallon, or how many tablespoons there are in a cup, or whatever.
But really, the one that bothered me the most today was the horsepower thing. I mean, what a dumb concept. Really, now. (insert disapproving glower here) (does anyone ever use the word 'glower' any more? did they ever?)
I am also possibly annoyed that there is not a secret ice cream machine compartment in my house... you know, like behind a hidden panel that I never knew was there, until the day I went to go hang a painting and boink! it just popped open... That would be awesome.
Friday, June 02, 2006
3 comments:
- Liz said...
If we are making a comprehensive list, I'd like to throw in my two cents: Why hasn't anyone taken Star Trek's lead and invented the teleporter? We have fax machines, why not take it a step further, hmmmm?
Or at the very least I'm mad at Gene Roddenberry for teasing us like that.
- Amanda said...
well, a fax machine does not transmit the actual item; it transmits a facsimile. i do NOT like the idea of my facsimile blundering around out there... VERY dangerous!
- sukeyknits said...
Metric seems more egalitarian than using some king's foot measurement. I'm all for the change, but I guess that is what keeps us American - stubbornly using something that doesn't work well.
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Some unsolicited books are self-published and so poorly written or edited they remain unreviewed to save everyone's time.
We have a moral obligation to review books that LHP QBR requests from publishers. And we've had the time to review nearly everything sent to us, requested and unsolicited.
After five years, we've begun to post the following when we realize, upon receipt of an unsolicited resource, that it would not be suitable for our publication:
We received one such unsolicited book and reviewed it in Volume 3, Issue 4, Angels' Tide, 2009.
Liturgy Review
Dyrness, William A. A Primer on Christian Worship: Where We've Been Where We Are Where We Can Go. Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 2009. 164 Pages. Paperback. $18.00. www.eerdmans.com(LH) 03/20/09
Disappointing. That is my one-word review of Dyrness' A Primer on Christian Worship. A primer should have the facts straight. Early on, Luther is lumped in with other "Reformers" (or else ignored due to the Reformed context, 22). When Luther is mentioned by name (34ff), his reforms are presented in typical Reformed caricature of Lutheranism: "So, while he recovered the centrality of preaching the Good News, he did not help to develop the worship practices that best expressed and celebrated this liberating reality" (35). Calvin, according to the author/revisionist historian (36), got it right, of course, succeeding where Luther failed!
We are once again fed the falsity that "liturgy is 'the work of the people'" (47). What of God's role in worship, Him speaking first and the people listening, repeating back to Him His most certain and true Name and Word?
Pietism is praised (57). Different styles of worship are assumed to be good.
The book fails as a primer because it fails at the basics. It is unsuitable as a reference for Lutherans, unless they use it to learn about the sad state of understanding of worship history, worship theology, and worship practice.
The Rev. Paul J Cain
So, in the interest of our time and your time, we offer the following brief reviews of two books and our suggested alternatives in contrast.
Poetic Theology is by the same author as A Primer above.
Our take: not worth your time or money. I knew upon beginning the book that I didn't like it. It took me until page 292 to find a precise quote to show how silly and backward the whole enterprise is:
Here are my issues with the book:
In Contrast, and to show I have no bias against true "poetics" or aesthetics, I recommend the following from Volume 2, Issue 3, Apostles' Tide, 2008:
What WOULD we like to see from this publisher? How about:
Up next, When the Spirit Moves.
This is a reference intended by the authors for most denominations/church bodies, though I feel its advice will be more at home in more progressive and "mainline" groups. I felt excluded by a lot of the advice and counsel because of who I am as a pastor of The Lutheran Church--Missouri Synod and our positions on doctrine and practice.
That's my take. I'm not saying that the book is unhelpful, but that in writing it for "everyone" it is less helpful for a specific someone.
Would encourage our denominational publisher, Concordia, consider publishing a similar book for pastors (and their families) to read when considering a new Call?
I have yet to personally find an in-print book that I would recommend to a brother pastor or re-read myself while considering a call to a new parish.
LHP QBR is pleased to have a very positive and honest relationship with this publisher. There are theological and practical differences between the LCMS and their expression of the Baptist tradition, yet we can still appreciate wisdom, common sense, and Christ's gifts as Christians.
The Rev. Paul J Cain is Pastor of Immanuel Lutheran Church, Sheridan, Wyoming, Headmaster of Martin Luther Grammar School, Yellowstone Circuit Visitor (LCMS Wyoming District), a member of the Board of Directors of The Consortium for Classical and Lutheran Education, Wyoming District Worship Chairman, and Editor of QBR.
Critical reviews (by Lutheran pastors and church musicians) of books and other resources for Christian worship, preaching, and church music from a perspective rooted in Holy Scripture, the Lutheran Confessions and good common sense. LHP Quarterly Book Review asks, "Is it worth the money to buy, the time to read, the shelf space to store, and the effort to teach?"