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tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-60542715070654268522018-10-15T02:22:11.349-04:00Samantha Warren - AuthorGive me your hand and I'll take you to a place where the impossible becomes possible, reality becomes fiction, and the boundaries of this world are shattered into a million pieces.Samantha email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-6054271507065426852.post-7460099682095268912013-09-09T11:45:00.004-04:002013-09-09T11:45:27.573-04:00Please visit my new blog site at http://www.samantha-warren.com. Samantha Warrenhttps://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-6054271507065426852.post-52111860384993890092013-05-22T06:00:00.000-04:002013-05-22T06:00:00.774-04:00Review: True Love Lost - Morgan Kelley Blog Tour

Today on the blog we have a review of Morgan Kelley's True Love Lost, book three in her FBI Romance series.

Callen Whitefox has a new lease on life. The choice to join the FBI was an easy one, and he has no plans on looking back. After all, he wanted off the Rez and into the world his brother now calls home. With the prospects of a new career and a chance at love, he is on cloud nine. Once could say invincible.

Then comes death.

On his first day back from Quantico, he takes an assignment with the unique Desdemona Adare. It's supposed to be an easy job. Go in, assess the situation and keep an eye on the new ME as she starts processing the crime scene.

The killer has other plans. Someone believes that the men in town need to die, and the killer is doing a damn fine job at leaving a trail of bodies. Each victim missing one part, and then left discarded. Callen Whitefox gets his wish of working side by side with his family, and the distracting Doctor Adare. Soon he sees that things are rarely what they appear to be, and it becomes a race to survive the snowy town and a killer that needs 'just one more piece'…

And now the review, written by Carla Rogers*

This book begins with the reintroduction of our favorite three characters - Elizabeth, Ethan and a returning Callen. He's been away at the FBI getting certified to be Liaison to the Native American Community.

 In the last Books, Sacred Burial Grounds, we get an inkling that Callen is already in love with Elizabeth, but because of his betrayal, he's terrified to cross a line.

 In comes Desdemona Adare, as the FBI West Medical Examiner. She's not your average ME. Morgan Kelley made her a little 'Abby' from NCIS and a little 'Temperance Brennan' from Bones (in my opinion). She's awkward and a little gothy all rolled into one. She immediately has a connection with Callen, and he does with her.

 The only problem for them is, all through the book you get this sense that she's just not the woman for him and as you're reading you want to keep warning both of them that they shouldn't be together! (Read the letter from the author at the end of the book!)

 I won't tell you what happens at the end, because it will ABSOLUTELY ruin it, but I will tell you that the killer is a homicidal lunatic and Elizabeth once again takes care of business when her family is threatened.

 It's a fast paced book with one hell of a twist at the end that will make you sit there and shout 'OMG!' as you hit the last few pages. I never saw it coming and loved every second of it! It makes me think the author is a little sick and twisted herself!

 Morgan Kelley doesn't disappoint with the killer, the romance, the family connection or the emotions in this book. This book is going to leave you hooked. It made me immediately download the next one in the series and start reading it. I was up until three a.m. on a work night and paid dearly for it the next day, but it was so worth it!

 True Love Lost is a really solid, fun, and enjoyable book that keeps you wanting more. By the third book in the series, sometimes the author starts to get weak with the action, romance and writing. Not this one.

 Trust me, the sex is spectacular, the twists and turns unpredictable, and the storyline is excellent.

 Morgan Kelley is one of my new favorite authors.

 Morgan Kelley lives in the beautiful Pocono Mountains with her husband and two children. After attending college at Penn State University and studying Criminal Justice, Morgan knew here only true passion in life would be murder and books. She put them both together and began her career as a writer. Other than books and writing, you can find Morgan hanging out in her garden and digging in the dirt.

Her other works include: The Junction, Serial Sins, The Killing Times (book 1), Sacred Burial Grounds (book 2), True Love Lost (book 3), Deep Dark Mire (book 4), Fire Burns hot (book 5) The Blood Betrayal, The Blood Redemption, The Blood Vengeance, and The Blood Retribution.

The FBI Series

The Killing Times (1) http://www.amazon.com/The-Killing-Times-Thriller-ebook/dp/B00A0K50L4/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1360834556&sr=8-1&keywords=the+killing+times+morgan+kelley

Sacred Burial Grounds (2) http://www.amazon.com/Sacred-Burial-Grounds-Thriller-ebook/dp/B00ALV2WB8/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1360834615&sr=8-2&keywords=sacred+burial+grounds+morgan+kelley

True Love Lost (3) http://www.amazon.com/True-Love-Lost-Thriller-ebook/dp/B00BA2FOB2/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1360834667&sr=8-2&keywords=True+love+lost+morgan+kelley

Deep Dark Mire (4) http://www.amazon.com/Deep-Dark-Romance-Thriller-ebook/dp/B00BHCNJOY/ref=sr_1_1?s=digital-text&ie=UTF8&qid=1368360287&sr=1-1&keywords=deep+dark+mire

Fire Burns Hot (5) http://www.amazon.com/Fire-Burns-Romance-Thriller~-ebook/dp/B00C7N7NIU/ref=sr_1_1?s=digital-text&ie=UTF8&qid=1368360310&sr=1-1&keywords=fire+burns+hot

Darkness Of Truth (6) Out summer of 2013

Home Sweet Evil (7) Out for Halloween 2013

Please feel free to visit Morgan at her website: www.morgankelley.com, drop her an email at email@example.com, or pop into her blog at www.morgankelley.blogspot.com

*This review was written by a third party and in no way reflects the opinions of the blogger.

Samantha Warrenhttps://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-6054271507065426852.post-83621255845231029892013-04-18T07:00:00.000-04:002013-04-18T08:13:10.217-04:00It's A Party!Today is the day! The Iron Locket is officially out in the world, making its debut! There are two ways you can grab a copy. First, sign up for the giveaway below. And if that doesn't work out, there are links below that to Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and Smashwords. Enjoy!

If you're on Facebook, head on over and join the launch party for some extra prizes!

a Rafflecopter giveaway

Buy at Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Smashwords

 Samantha Warrenhttps://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-6054271507065426852.post-17834853561181597402013-04-09T09:01:00.001-04:002013-04-09T09:01:25.904-04:00A Yurtcation, a new friend, and a launchHello fellow readers, writers, and other humanoids! I know, I've cut back on blogs a lot in the past couple months. While they're fun to write most of the time, I found myself spending too much time figuring out what to do for the blog and not enough time focusing on the writing, which is what I really need to be doing. Fear not, I will still be posting here, just not nearly at the same frequency. So what's in store for today? A little glimpse into the past, present, and future!

The Past
A couple weeks ago, I took a mini writing vacation to get The Iron Locket finished. I like taking a couple mini vacations a year. Getting away from it all helps me clear my head, destress, and come back a little less crazy. Just a little. When I was deciding where to go this time, I stumbled across a cute little place a couple hours away.

Have you ever been in a yurt? It's a tent, a very big, very stable tent that isn't likely to blow away in a strong wind. This one was gorgeous. The inside was HUGE, bigger than many apartments I've seen. It had a separate bathroom and master bedroom, and it had this adorable loft where you could look out through the glass dome at the top to see the stars. The loft was a little scary since you had to go up this really steep ladder to get to it, but I'm sure kids would love it.

This was a wonderful getaway. It's really close to the owners' house, but Michelle and her father George are super helpful. They leave local coffee in the fridge and organic local chocolate on the table for you. During the summer when the garden is in full bloom, you can pick from the garden and gather eggs from the chicken coop. If you have kids, this place is ideal. Not only is it set up for them, but Michelle has children of her own so there is a playground and other fun toys to use. Fancy a walk? The famed Ithaca Gorges are just down back through the woods (follow the fox).

The Present
In awesome news, I have a new friend. His name is Mr Hugo Cadberry I of the Egghollow Cadberries. He comes from a very long and distinguished line of Cadberry bunnies and is a big sweetheart to boot.

The Future

And now for the big news! The Iron Locket is almost ready and is out for ARC reviews right now! On April 18th, we'll celebrate its release with a fun all-day event, The Iron Locket Launch Party! There will be trivia, sneak peeks, and lots and lots of prizes! There will be jewelry, books, gift cards, and much more! The main giveaway will be available here on the blog, but most of the smaller prizes will be awarded through Facebook. Head on over and sign up for the launch party to get in on the fun! Samantha Warrenhttps://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-6054271507065426852.post-32660129038824992502013-03-08T08:48:00.000-05:002013-03-08T08:48:40.953-05:00Strong Heroines in YA I initially wrote this post ages ago right before TSKOA released for another website. They never published it, so I've reclaimed it. Enjoy!

When you think of YA heroines, who pops to mind? Bella Swan? Katniss Everdeen?

Read more »Samantha Warrenhttps://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-6054271507065426852.post-11119447652556533172013-03-05T07:00:00.000-05:002013-03-05T07:00:02.879-05:00Outlining from a Supremo PantserToday's post comes from Shah Wharton, author of The Supes Series: Finding Esta. Take it away, Shah!

Hello all, and thank you, Samantha, for having me here with you today.

A few years ago, when I only wrote for myself, I found a site called webook.com. In case you don't already know, it's writing forum, and where I first shared my words. It's also where I cut my 'story-writing' teeth. Prior to this, I'd only ever written poetry, so writing stories was new to me. Getting any kind of feedback was so liberating, I became a little addicted. I enjoyed how much I learned from the feedback.

Read more »Samantha Warrenhttps://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-6054271507065426852.post-29868971403192126352013-02-07T07:00:00.000-05:002013-02-07T07:00:08.335-05:00It's A Date!

(c) Lynn Kelley

Valentine's Day is just around the corner and we want to set you up! With a book, that is. It's like a blind date, but instead of dressing up and going out, you get in your pajamas and curl up with a cup of cocoa!
Read more »Samantha Warrenhttps://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-6054271507065426852.post-41108880496310895292013-02-04T07:00:00.000-05:002013-02-04T07:00:05.093-05:00FMP: I Just Don't Think I'll Ever Get Over You

One of my absolute favorite movies is Garden State, with Zach Braff and Natalie Portman. The soundtrack is fantastic (seriously, go listen to it), but one of the best songs on there is I Just Don't Think I'll Ever Get Over You by Colin Hay. Now I'm off to watch Garden State for the 18 billionth time.

"But don't try to kidnap me or anything

because my uncle is a bounty hunter

and he could have you tracked and killed."
Samantha Warrenhttps://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-6054271507065426852.post-77202838516850390002013-01-29T09:11:00.000-05:002013-01-29T09:13:09.262-05:00
I first wrote this glimpse into a writer's mind two years ago. As today is a writing day and I really should get a blog up as well, I figured it would be nice to take another look at it.

Go where the story leads you

 It starts as a single thought, maybe just one word. It could even be an image. It grabs your attention for one reason or another. Maybe it was suggested for a word war or writing dash. Maybe the color caught your eye. Maybe it's the way the word flows through your brain and off your tongue. Regardless of how it got there, the word, the idea, the notion takes hold. It sinks its claws deep into the creative part of your brain and refuses to release you until you satisfy its desire for expression.

So you sit at your computer or pull out a notepad and get to work. You often don't know where you will begin, but that's ok. You just start writing. The words flow, putting themselves to paper as your mind explodes in a flurry of activity. The thoughts come and flood across the screen without your knowledge. You have a faint idea of what is taking place, but the story often writes itself. You are merely a conduit, a pipeline. The words form themselves into coherent sentences without your active interference. Your fingers simply make them visible.

You write, the thoughts coming faster than your feeble body can manage to get them formed in ink. You write, the story pushing you on unceasingly, refusing to release its hold on you until you have given it its last breath. You write, not because you want to, but because you have to. The story demands it. It demands to be told. And you are the only one who can tell it. So you write.

When you reach the end, you read. You read what you have written. And as long as you let the creative side of your brain take over and didn't interfere in the process, you enjoy what you read. Masterpieces come when intuition and inventiveness are allowed free reign and distractions are limited. Masterpieces are created when you lose yourself in the story and just let it flow. Masterpieces are destroyed when we begin to analyze the work we have created. Masterpieces are felt, not built.

I would like to add that Masterpieces can be refined and often need to be, but the initial process of just letting it flow is very important. Samantha Warrenhttps://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-6054271507065426852.post-115346495449737932013-01-21T09:33:00.000-05:002013-01-21T09:33:16.568-05:00FMP: "I Have A Dream"

I've heard people wonder why we still celebrate Martin Luther King, Jr. on the third Monday of January every year. To be quite frank, one reason we need to remember him is that if people are complaining about having to take off for a "black person day", then clearly racism is still a very prominent issue that needs to be remembered. And put quite simply, he changed the future of America. He may be famous for speaking out for African Americans, but the equality he sought for his own people paved the way for all minorities.

Read more »Samantha Warrenhttps://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-6054271507065426852.post-26983257744989630402013-01-15T09:18:00.000-05:002013-01-15T09:18:35.547-05:00Newsletter Nibbles

On Friday, I will send out the first installment of my new monthly newsletter. Not only will it include the usual updates, but I will also be releasing (and adding to) a series that I started nearly ten years ago. Sign up on the left or go to Facebook for a little preview.

Samantha Warrenhttps://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-6054271507065426852.post-10462971198679685872013-01-08T07:00:00.000-05:002013-01-08T11:01:33.708-05:0011 Months From Now...... will be EPIC.

Yes, that is right. I said EPIC. In November of 2013, not only will we see the release of

Hunger Games: Catching Fire
November 22, 2013

and

Thor: The Dark World
November 8, 2013

But we'll also see

Ender's Game, November 1, 2013

and

The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug
December 13, 2013

And that's just the end of the year! Earlier in 2013, we will see Hansel and Gretel: Witch Hunters, Jack the Giant Slayer, Warm Bodies, Oz: The Great and Powerful, Iron Man 3, Star Trek: Into Darkness, The Hangover 3, Man of Steel, World War Z, Pacific Rim, The Wolverine, After Earth, 300: Rise of an Empire, The Mortal Instruments, The World's End, and so many more!

What movies are you looking forward to in 2013? Samantha Warrenhttps://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-6054271507065426852.post-6898085789908150692013-01-02T07:00:00.000-05:002013-01-02T07:00:11.767-05:002013 Writing ResolutionsI'm totally stealing this idea from Merry Farmer, who is one of the most awesome writers I know. She came up with the notion of Writing Resolutions, not only to get more books out, but to improve her writing as well. It was such a great idea, I just had to copy it. So here they are.

2013 Writing Resolutions

Read more »Samantha Warrenhttps://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-6054271507065426852.post-21581173696299641332012-12-31T07:00:00.000-05:002012-12-31T07:00:06.310-05:002012 in ReviewLike every year, 2012 had its ups and downs. On the upside, we survived yet another "end of the world" catastrophe. Sorry, Mayans. Better luck next time. On the downside, I only published 4 things this year. With the increased workload at my EDJ, I simply could not keep up the same production schedule I had in 2011. For that, I truly apologize to all my readers. I can't promise to do better next year, but I will try to release at least that many books, if not more.

The Jane gift pack will disappear on January 2nd.
GRAB YOUR COPY NOW!

Read more »Samantha Warrenhttps://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-6054271507065426852.post-64875858868775682192012-12-21T12:22:00.000-05:002012-12-21T12:22:51.484-05:00Holiday Wishes, Updates, & Food!

The tree at the New York Public Library

I hope everyone is having a wonderful holiday season! In lieu of the holidays, I have a few special announcements.

Read more »Samantha Warrenhttps://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-6054271507065426852.post-31406127096772569862012-12-19T10:16:00.000-05:002012-12-19T10:16:27.748-05:00Can We Avoid Tragedy?Tragedy has struck the US yet again. Last week, just before Christmas, a young man gunned down 20 children and 6 adults in an elementary school in Sandy Hook, CT. Before that, another young man opened fire at a crowded theater in Colorado. And before that another young man tried to kill a senator, another went after a college campus, still others hit a high school (Columbine, if you don't remember that far back). Every time it happens, we are shocked at how someone could do something so horrible, what is wrong with these people, why does it happen, how do we stop it. But the question is, can we stop it?

Read more »Samantha Warrenhttps://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-6054271507065426852.post-82359600988270156692012-12-10T07:00:00.001-05:002012-12-10T07:00:06.567-05:00FMP: Imagine - John Lennon

John Lennon and Yoko Ono

Saturday marked the 32nd anniversary of John Lennon's death. After being shot in the back outside of his home, he was rushed to the hospital, where he was pronounced DOA. Despite his wife's wishes, the tragic news was almost immediately announced on Monday Night Football. He was cremated two days later (December 10th, 1980).

Lennon's murderer, Mark David Chapman, cited the song Imagine as one of his reasons for killing the internationally loved artist. I think he missed the whole point of the song. What do you think?

Samantha Warrenhttps://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-6054271507065426852.post-44578057333352546872012-12-06T07:00:00.000-05:002012-12-06T07:00:02.076-05:00The Single Girl: Dating Tips for Guys

Dating can be rough, for both guys and girls, so in an effort to help those poor lonely men out there win the girl of their dreams, I offer these six bits of advice.

1) Make an effort - When you find a girl you are interested in, especially if you find her on an online dating site, it is important to show that interest. When contacting them, don't just say "Hey, how are you?" or some other generic thing that has absolutely nothing to do with anything. Comment on something they said (or did) and ask a question. Give them something to respond to. "You're pretty" (or worse, "Ur pretty") doesn't cut it. If you've seen the girl in public, say a coffee shop, add a personal touch. "You're reading Hunger Games? Cool. I haven't read it myself, but the movie was good. How does it compare?" Always give them a reason to respond with something other than "Hi" or "Thanks". And listen to what they have to say. Don't interrupt and make mental notes of things you can respond to in order to keep the conversation going.
Read more »Samantha Warrenhttps://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-6054271507065426852.post-19147640488676638542012-12-04T07:00:00.000-05:002012-12-04T08:33:46.807-05:00The Next Big Thing ReduxOne of my favorite blog hops is The Next Big Thing. I did this awhile back for The Seven Keys of Alaesha and I am super excited to have been tagged again by the wonderful and talented Diane Capri. Even though my own Next Big Thing is still several months from release, I'm thrilled to bring you a little preview.

1. What is the title of the work?

The current working title is The Iron Locket. Some other title ideas include Faery Hunter or Faery Blood. I am leaning heavily toward Faery Hunter, though it seems a little plain.

2. Where did the idea for the book come from?

I started out wanting to write a paranormal romance. Since vampires and werewolves have been done to death, I wanted to focus on faeries. It was just going to be a generic human hunts faeries, human meets 'special' faery, human falls in love with faery. But as I was reading through Froud and Lee's Faeries, I came across a tiny little bit of myth that claimed that King Arthur was buried in a hill in the land of Faery, awaiting the day when he would be called upon again in a time of need. That got the ball rolling, so now King Arthur and twelve of his most faithful knights must come to the aid of the four queens of Faery, all the while protecting and falling in love with Aiofe Callaghan, a young woman whose family has been tasked by Titania, Queen of the South, to exterminate faeries who escape to the human world with the intent of causing chaos.

Read more »Samantha Warrenhttps://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-6054271507065426852.post-22053825963147626262012-12-03T07:00:00.000-05:002012-12-03T11:14:37.560-05:00FMP: Tiny Dancer - Elton JohnWho doesn't love a little Elton John first thing in the morning? Go on, I dare you not to sing along. And then when you're done, go watch Almost Famous for my favorite non-Elton version. Good music can cure any ailment.

William: "I have to go home."
Penny Lane: "You are home."

Samantha Warrenhttps://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-6054271507065426852.post-31199605657107699542012-11-23T09:39:00.000-05:002012-11-23T09:39:06.050-05:00I'm taking a little break from my break to bring you a special look at a new book that was just released. Battle Heat is Kelly L. Lee's second book in the Four Realms series. Enjoy!

Hi Samantha! First of all, thanks so much for having me over to your place.

***looks around ***

You've got some nice digs! It's always fun to visit new places and tell people about the release of my new novel. If you like Urban Fantasy or Paranormal Romance, I hope you'll love Battle Heat. It's the 2nd book in the Four Realms Series, and it's chock full of funny, sarcastic dialogue, action, suspense, and some seriously steamy love scenes!

If you read Murdering Eve, the first book in the series, then you already know our love-to-hate-her female assassin named Holly. Well, she's in a heap of trouble now…

Here's a taste:
Read more »Samantha Warrenhttps://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-6054271507065426852.post-11353149571126168202012-11-13T08:05:00.000-05:002012-11-13T08:05:04.605-05:00Taking a Short Break

Coffee Break
Courtesy of Catie Rhodes

I'm taking a break from blogging for the rest of November to focus on my writing. I'll be back in December. See you all then!Samantha Warrenhttps://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-6054271507065426852.post-39912054509323397182012-11-05T07:00:00.000-05:002012-11-05T07:00:06.836-05:00FMP: I'm Nuthin' - Ethan HawkeReality Bites was one of the most iconic movies of the 90s. How could it not be with that cast? Winona Ryder, Ethan Hawke, Ben Stiller, Janeane Garofalo, Steve Zahn, Renee Zellweger... It was destined for awesomeness.

I couldn't find a decent video of Ethan Hawke actually singing I'm Nuthin'. You should really just go watch the movie anyway. It's totally worth it.

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Samantha Warrenhttps://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-6054271507065426852.post-22019930761494086522012-10-30T07:00:00.000-04:002012-11-02T14:24:22.218-04:00How Do I Love Thee?Have you ever done something really nice for someone only to have them look at you like you have three heads? Or vice versa? They did something they thought you'd love, but you really don't? It could be that you have different love languages.

What is a love language? Well, simply put, it's what makes you feel special. Gary Chapman wrote a book back in 1992 to help couples, but I think it works for everyone. So what are the love languages?

Courtesy of ldejonge

Read more »Samantha Warrenhttps://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-6054271507065426852.post-27959491912731783562012-10-29T08:25:00.000-04:002012-10-29T08:25:40.597-04:00FMP: Me & Mr. Jones - Amy Winehouse

A lot of people have trouble looking past Amy Winehouse's less than stellar social life. Like many young folk these days, she let fame destroy her. But if you looked past the drugs, sex, and drama, there was a voice that could blow you away. I think if Amy had been born a generation or two earlier, she would have been spectacular. I can easily see her on the stage of a speakeasy or supporting the soldiers during WWII.

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Then the heart awakes. It's wise enough to know the cavity in the soul is not a wound. It's a womb longing to give birth. The heart knows new life is spawned from opposites, not separated, but joined in the joyous love dance that sends hot light shooting through every cell of the body. Within the soul womb, the mind sees emptiness wailing. The heart embraces its fullness of possibilities calling for opportunities to spring forth. Sparks of new life fly. Fresh forms of being and becoming take shape. New worlds dawn.
What appeared to be lost—the loved ones, youth and hope—were never gone. They merely changed forms. From individuals we could caress, they became forces too subtle for the aching mind to see. Through the opening in the heart, they long to take new forms and patterns of renewal. Make the simple gesture. Open your fists and let new life flow out.

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Tendinitis is inflammation, irritation, and swelling of a tendon, which is the fibrous structure that joins muscle to bone. Tendinitis pain in the knee is located in the front of the knee. The pain gets worse when going up and down stairs or inclines. Tendinitis knee pain can happen in runners, skiers, and cyclists.
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dooomy, 13 Nov 2014Samsung Galaxy S5 LTE-A G906S has a 5.1 inch screen with QHD resolution which means it has 577... moreAnd when will get Lollipop?
Samsung Galaxy S5 LTE-A G906S has a 5.1 inch screen with QHD resolution which means it has 577ppi which is higher than the Motorola Droid Turbo's.
Another fail...Well obviously no one intends to crate a good pshone without (Or with minumum) compromises/ridiculous things so i hope at least project ara will be successful and we'll be able to make the phones they (All smartphone manufacturers) don't want to.
Bad batterylife considering the battery capacity. Few facts and figures.
Fact 1: Turbo display is very dim. Phone arena mentioned that it's only 247 nits. Compare this to Note 4, which is 468 nits. So, Turbo is about just half as bright as Note 4.
Fact 2: Note 4 much larger display. In terms of surface area, it's 20% more surface area for Note 4.
Fact 3: Much higher battery capacity for Turbo.
If you combine all these 3 above facts, Turbo should have much much better batterylife compared to Note 4.
Talk time - almost same (display doesn't play any role in talk time)
Browsing - Turbo marginally ahead, should do much better.
Video - Note 4 much ahead. Turbo should do much much better here. Disappointing result.
Conclusion: Check the 3 facts listed. The display is half as bright, less surface area, much more battery capacity. If you combine all these 3 points, the Turbo should be doing much better. If note 4 can do 17:25 hrs of video, Turbo should do more than 25hrs by linear calculation. In reality it does just half of that. Also note that they both use same SOC.
Moto can't optimize the battery life as good as Samsung/Sony/HTC.
Wouldve got it if it wasnt QHD. Unnecessary battery drain. They should focus more on sunlight legibility, color reproduction, response and angular visibility rather than just resolution.
No 60fps support at 1080p? Very disappointing for a smartphone camera in 2014 to be confined to 30fps video. Sure 4K support is nice, but for those of us that like to film fast-motion HD footage, 1080p at 60fps is a must.
ak, 11 Nov 2014It's design is a bit let down.Are u kidding? I love the design. You should hold one in your hand before giving a negative review
Great spec sheet, unique built materials; but poor distribution strategy across the world! When is moto re-entering back to African market?
If Motorola want to be in Smartphone business then international release is must.
Samy, 11 Nov 2014Great phone overall. But,honestly,when did Motorola ever make a good camera?Well they had the Zine ZN5 with Xenon and Kodak technology. Milestone XT720 was an Android and it had a pretty good camera too (also with Xenon). Too bad they didn't try something like that since then, but back in the day I snapped thousands of photos with my Motorola flip phones and didn't care.
motorola is a new Phenomenon in 2014 years
this phone is very nice and good hardware
Why not stereo speakers? After using stereo speakers on my phone I will never go to mono. I believe it should be a standard.
AnonD-80553, 11 Nov 2014Compared to it's time, the V3x had a awesome camera.2MP V3x
next to 3.3MP or even 5MP of Sony Ericsson & Nokia
was both smaller and bad (worse is not suitable here, thanks to good quality of those two Brands).
I still have one V3x, still works as the first day, the only difference is the battery cover which its edges are turned to Black from silver, as it was usual for plastic ware on that era.
AnonD-209094, 11 Nov 2014It only shows how many people are stupid enough to judge phones by benchmarks.Don't insult people,please.
It's by the US for the US (with the pictures to go from Queens instead of as normally Sofia) but virtually identical to the Maxx for other markets but with the AMOLED display not of the "Super" variety (with better sunlight legibility among others?) and slightly heavier according to gsmarena's specs. Typo's?
"The lack of stereo speakers and a microSD card slot are what keep the Motorola Droid Turbo away from being absolutely perfect"
Isn't that a stretch considering the other shortcomings mentioned in the review?
Also, I'd rather have a replaceable battery than memory card. And it's heavier than others of similar size. The battery time is only about the same as that of the Note 4 with similar specs despite the larger battery. Also no OIS. But it does look good.


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This BBC article discusses how two US companies will be given a large amount of money to help jump-start our solar industry. The money that will be given to these two companies will come from a government stimulus find that is designed to boost the economy during the recession, one of which will use the money to create the world's largest parabolic trough plant as well as the first solar plant in the US with molten salt thermal energy storage.
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December 7, 2012 (Source: Lynas Corporation) — Lynas Corporation (ASX:LYC, OTC:LYSDY) provides the following update to its ASX announcements dated 15 November 2012 and 5 December 2012. The Malaysian Court of Appeal has scheduled 19 December 2012 as the hearing date for the appeal brought by parties associated with the Save Malaysia Stop Lynas group (SMSL) against the Kuantan High Court's earlier refusal to grant a stay against the exercise of rights under Lynas' Temporary Operating Licence. This appeal was referred to in Lynas' ASX announcement dated 15 November 2012.
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Crowds lined the streets of Melton yesterday to witness a historic first as HMS Quorn exercised its freedom of entry to the borough by marching through the town centre.
It was the first time the ship's company had exercised its right to march through Melton 'with bayonets fixed, drums beating and colours flying' since the minesweeper was awarded freedom of the borough in 2006.
Dignitaries gathered around the car park outside Melton Council's Parkside offices where the 43-strong ship's company was inspected before the parade marched off, to the sound of drumming and music, along Burton Street, up to the Market Place and along Nottingham Street before marching back to Parkside along the same route.
Also in the parade were local sea and air cadets.
Speaking before the parade set off, Mayor of Melton David Wright said: "It gives me great pleasure to welcome the Captain, Lieutenant Commander Conor O'Neill, and the ship's company of HMS Quorn back to Melton to exercise their right of passage through the borough for the first time .
"The borough is honoured to be associated with HMS Quorn and support Her Majesty's Armed Forces. The ship has been associated with Melton Council since it was launched in 1989. Due to the ship's minesweeping capabilities it has saved British lives both here and abroad.
"For a ship stationed so far away to be affiliated with a borough like Melton enables people from our land-locked area to learn about and support our Royal Naval activities. The shared desire to connect with each other has created a strong relationship between the council and the ship."
One Melton woman who was among the crowds to see the parade said: "It's nice to see. It makes you feel proud to be a Meltonian."
Another said: "I was very impressed. They all looked very smart and it was nice to see the youngsters being encouraged to do it as well."
The ship, which has been linked with the borough for over 20 years, takes its name from the Quorn Hunt as it is a hunt-class minesweeper.
Lt Cdr O'Neill said the ship's company was honoured to be able to exercise its freedom of entry to the Melton borough, saying it 'affirmed HMS Quorn's links with Melton and the region that were rekindled in 1989' when a party from the ship made its first visit to affiliates in Melton.
After the parade he said: "It was great to see so many people from Melton who turned out. It's been a fantastic day and we've really enjoyed it."
Former Melton Mayor Ron Marks played a key role in the awarding of the freedom of the borough to HMS Quorn in 2006. Mr Marks, who was mayor at the time, said: "I feel very proud. It's giving HMS Quorn some recognition that they rightly deserve. I had to fight to get the ship awarded freedom of the borough at the time but I thought it was a worthwhile and beneficial thing to do."


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Who hasn't fantasized at some point about living like James Bond? The MI6 agent has it all; fast cars, beautiful women, a range of mind-boggling gadgets, and the seeming ability to dodge bullets and save the world, while dealing out razor sharp quips with one eyebrow raised.
It seems as though the world's leading superyacht designers have been taking note of Mr. Bond's endless appeal to the world's rich and beautiful. The superyacht industry is full of shipbuilders constantly racing to outdo each other when it comes to that 'wow' factor, and it seems that this season has been inspired by the internationally jetsetting spy himself. Indeed, many of the latest launches from the big names in the business are fitted out with the kind of gizmos, gadgets and extras which wouldn't look out of place in Q's laboratory – you can almost hear him saying "and do be careful this time, 007!" as you're faced with the amazing additions boasted by these gorgeous machines. Let's take a look at some of our favourite examples – who knows? Maybe they'll be popping up soon in a high octane chase, on a cinema screen near you.
For the getaway: The Wet Rod by Strand Craft
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Sometimes, you've got to get places quickly, and speed is very much of the essence. However, there's no reason why you can't hit those top speeds in style, as proven by The Wet Rod – a next generation superyacht which can reach a blistering velocity of 80 mph. This yacht – which is already well in its production phase – is an eye-poppingly beautiful machine, which already looks as though it has fallen out of a Hollywood movie set with its impossibly sleek body, and gorgeous wood panelling over its carbon fibre chassis.
For the high life: Aston Martin AM37
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If there's one luxury brand which is deeply associated with James Bond, it's Aston Martin. This is a manufacturer which seamlessly blends beauty with power, speed with sensuality, and their forays into the yachting world have been met with almost fevered enthusiasm over the years. This yacht doesn't disappoint – with top speed of 44 knots, a deeply plush, slick and stylish interior and exterior designs, and plenty of added features (including the very Bond-like electric sliding decks) – you can easily imagine it hosting plenty of tuxedo and vodka martini parties!
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VATICAN CITY—Pope Benedict XVI on Friday asked for forgiveness from God and from victims of sex abuse, pledging to do "everything possible" to prevent future abuse.
Speaking at a Mass marking the close of an international conference of priests, the pope said the Catholic Church had to do a better job of vetting candidates for the priesthood. He also dropped his practice of referring to abuse indirectly when speaking publicly about the crisis.
"The sins of priests came to light—particularly the abuse of the little ones," the pope said. "We, too, insistently beg forgiveness from God and from the persons involved, while promising to do everything possible to ensure that such abuse will never occur again."
The remarks stopped short, however, of the personal apology that victims' groups had expected the pope to issue in response to criticism of his handling of sex-abuse cases in Germany and as head of the Vatican's disciplinary office. Nor did Pope Benedict address what many victims say allowed the scandal to fester: The church hierarchy's decades-long practice of covering up abuse.
"The Pope still ignores the crux of the crisis—the ongoing recklessness, deceit and callousness of bishops who, even now, protect predators instead of children," said Barbara Blaine, president of the Survivors Network of Those Abused by Priests.
After the crisis exploded this year, the Vatican initially described it as a campaign whipped up by the media. Over time, the Vatican has recognized that the church is to blame for not stopping the abuse sooner.
So ... "Over time, the Vatican has recognized that the church is to blame for not stopping the abuse sooner." I wonder what the reporter meant by this, and who precisely is being quoted here.
You know, in confession, you must confess everything, or it's not absolved. What, exactly, does Benedict think he is "apologizing" for? It's all so vague. It's back to "we're sorry for the sins of the sins of the children of the Church."
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Yesterday, Monday, was a pretty good day. I worked a little and then went to a friend's house for dinner, book discussions, and blog preparations. We're starting a new blog project together soon, and preparations are going a little slow, mostly because we get distracted and start talking about books and looking on Amazon. I feel so lucky to have people in my life that I can talk to about books and know that they understand exactly how I feel when I'm talking about why I did or didn't like a particular book that I've read.
Now I keep getting distracted by that Four of a Kind show on Lifetime, about the identical quadruplets.
It would be a lot easier to blog everyday if there were interesting things going on in my life. But really, my weeks all look pretty much the same. Not in a bad way, just in a very routine way. Today, Tuesday, I get to hang around the house by myself for about half the day, which is nice because when there are 3 people, there isn't a lot of "home alone' time. This is how I get to be distracted by Lifetime TV shows.
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Ben Carson has outlined the broad strokes of his immigration plan. Like some of the other proposals by Dr. Carson which lie outside his field of expertise, it is muddled, at best. Unfortunately, it's also redolent of the Chamber of Commerce/Wall St. Journal/Bush family exaltation of cheap labor at the expense of American workers. The idea of considering the welfare of American citizens subservient to the interests of corporate lobbyists is not alien to would-be presidential candidates. However, the fact that someone who rightly prides himself on his patriotism gives such short shrift to the concerns of Americans on this issue simply demonstrates how pervasive the open borders ideology is among our leaders and potential leaders.
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Abbreviations or Slang with similar meaning
- PTLPTA - Praise the Lord and Pass the Ammunition
- TLOTR - The Lord of the Rings
- TLotR:TRotK - The Lord of the Rings: the Return of the King
- HPTL - Hallelujah, Praise the Lord
- PTF - Praise the Fallen
- PTK - Praise the King
- TLP - The Lord Protectorate
- TLJC - The Lord Jesus Christ
- TCLAW - The Church of the Lord
- TCLAW - The Church of the Lord Aladura Worldwide
- TLR - The Lord Reigns
- POLO - Praise Our Lord as One
- TBSL - The Bastard Son of the Lord
- O/ - Praise The Lord (Original Smiley)
- PTLA - Praise the Lord Anyhow
- PTLA - Praise the Lord Always
- LOTR - The Lord of the Rings
- LOTR-LE - The Lord of the Rings (Limited Edition)
- LOTRLE - The Lord of the Rings (Limited Edition)
- PTLAPTA - Praise The Lord And Pass The Ammunition


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Facing 15 Years to Life, Medical Marijuana Grower Testifies Against His Friends
The Kettle Falls Five trial begins with a defection.
Kettle Falls Five case began in Spokane last Wednesday, one of the four remaining defendants reached a plea deal with federal prosecutors, agreeing to testify against the other medical marijuana growers. Because of a prior marijuana conviction, Jason Zucker faced anywhere from 15 years to life in prison, so he was under a lot of pressure to cooperate with the government. Under the plea deal, he will serve just 16 months. Yet prosecutors, who have argued that Zucker and the others were growing too much marijuana for their own use and must have been selling some of it, do not seem to have helped their case much by obtaining his testimony.Hours before the trial in the
Taking the stand on Friday, Zucker described how he had agreed to help Larry Harvey, who was recently dropped from the case because he has terminal cancer, and the three remaining defendants—Larry's wife, Rhonda Lee Firestack-Harvery; her son, Rolland Gregg; and his wife, Michelle—grow marijuana on the Harveys' property in rural northeastern Washington, near Kettle Falls. The defendants, all of whom had doctor's recommendations, say the marijuana was purely for their own medical use, and the number of plants they grew was below Washington's presumptive limit of 15 per patient. They are not allowed to talk about their motivation for growing marijuana in court, since it does not matter under federal law, and the defense was not allowed to ask Zucker about medical use. Still, he did not say anything that contradicted his friends' account. Here is how The Spokesman-Review, Spokane's daily newspaper, summarized Zucker's testimony:
Zucker told jurors he didn't know what the other members of the family did with their portion of the marijuana grown near Colville in 2011. He said he took his 20 to 30 pounds back to Seattle, where he smoked most of it himself and gave the rest to friends and family members. Zucker said he'd smoked weed since he was 17, and burned through roughly an eighth of an ounce per day before quitting two years ago after his indictment. Police found 8 pounds of marijuana remaining from the Colville grow in his Seattle residence when they arrested Zucker in February 2013.
"I know a lot about growing plants, and I'm good at it," said Zucker, when asked by Assistant U.S. Attorney Caitlin Baunsgard why he was initially approached to help the family set up an operation on their property.
Phil Tefleyan, a Washington, D.C., civil rights attorney hired by Rolland Gregg, pressed Zucker on his decision to testify against the family as part of a plea deal inked hours before the trial began Wednesday. He also asked Zucker if he had any evidence the family used the three weapons found on the property—a bolt-action hunting rifle, a 12-gauge shotgun and a Ruger 9 mm pistol—to protect their marijuana, or if he knew they were distributing it to other people.
"I didn't ask," Zucker said. "It wasn't related to my business."
It does not sound like Zucker provided much support for the prosecution's theory that Firestack-Harvey et al., who are charged with distribution as well as cultivation, were in the marijuana business. Prosecutors have presented evidence that the defendants paid people to trim their plants, which is consistent with a commercial operation but does not necessarily show they were selling marijuana. Conspicuously absent is any evidence of actual sales or deliveries. Even without a conviction on the distribution charge, however, the defendants face a five-year mandatory minimum for growing 100 or more plants (assuming the jurors accept the government's argument that plants grown in previous years should be counted toward the total).
The presence of guns in the Harveys' home, although not at all unusual in eastern Washington, potentially doubles that mandatory minimum sentence under a provision aimed at people who possess a firearm "in furtherance of" a drug trafficking crime. That is why Tefleyan asked Zucker whether the Harveys had guns to protect their marijuana crop. But even if that was not their main motivation for owning the guns, those weapons potentially could have been used to ward off marijuana thieves, which might be enough for a conviction.
By admitting that they grew marijuana, regardless of their motivation, Firestack-Harvey and the Greggs are admitting that they committed a federal felony. No references to state law are permitted during the trial, which is why Tefleyan got in trouble for asking a prosecution witness about the difference in price between "black market" and legal marijuana. The jurors surely are aware that marijuana is now legal for recreational as well as medical use in Washington, but that fact is irrelevant under federal law. Nor is the defense allowed to tell jurors that Firestack-Harvey and the Greggs face at least 10 years behind bars if convicted of the cultivation and weapon charges. Hence their only hope of avoiding prison lies with jurors who figure out what is going on and refuse to convict. It only takes one.
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Going through the list of all the things that the defendants are prohibited from saying, how is this not a kangaroo court?
By the lack of actual kangaroos?
They've all been tried and convicted.
How is being denied the right to make a truthful statement in your defense in any way constitutional?
Because fuck you, that's why.
I know we "joke" about this a lot, but it's really a perfect distillation of the attitude of the government. The government has decided it wants to fuck these people. And it's not going to let something like a constitution get in its way. This is what all governments become.
Yes. Someone in the US Attorney's office decided these people were guilty. Everything else has been just ensuring that end.
I know "fuck you that's why", but I was wondering what is the idiotic fig leaf they use to pretend that prohibiting a defendant from making a true statement in their defense is allowable under the constitution? Or do they not even bother?
Ask the lawyers and the judge. They'll explain some tortured bullshit "reasoning". Basically they can do anything they want as long as they come up with some bullshit that is even slightly plausible and they have a complicit judge. Which is most of the time.
I thought their first amendment rights were intact until they are convicted. In fact, I would think this is far and away the most important exercise of first amendment rights that a person use.
They need to add a gag to the "lady Justice" along with the blindfold.
I think the rationale is that because this is a federal court, and they're being tried under federal law, that state law has no bearing on the facts of the case.
The reasoning is what is 'relevant'.
While it sucks here - keep in mind that without this sort of constraint, most trials would be subject to filibusters, going on as long as the defendant could drag them out.
No wonder the American citizens are taking the same attitude towards the government.
Because "Fuck You, That's Why."
For the non-cynical/non-sarcastic answer, statements made in court are governed by the rules of evidence and the rules of criminal/civil procedure.
You might be telling all sorts of truths. If they are hearsay, or not in the pleadings, or not made in a timely manner, then you are barred from bringing them up.
I understand why this is relevant for the prosecutors, judge, hell, even the defense lawyer. After all, they all basically chose to be there. But it seems odd that a defendant is not only forced to defend their life and property, but to do it under somebody else's rules. It's not like they chose the venue.
I am puzzled as to how they can be prevented from saying anything. It is their defense they should formulate it, not the prosecution.
What is the point of having a trial?
What is the point of having a trial?
Also, isn't the government alleging intent here? The prosecution is allowed to discuss intent, but the defendants cannot?
This just looks worse the more I look at it.
Land of the free!
a bolt-action hunting rifle, a 12-gauge shotgun and a Ruger 9 mm pistol
That's the standard three guns that everyone owns. Deer, turkey, self-defense. Who doesn't have these three firearms in their house?
I lack the bolt-action hunting rifle.
Can someone explain to me why a bolt action is favored over a good semi-auto rifle? I understand the difference in malfunction potential, but is it really that big a deal? Has anyone honestly ever had that frequent of jams or the like? And if that actually does happen, it's not exactly life or death in most hunting scenarios.
Bolt actions are typically more accurate.
As far as reliability goes, most big-game hunting trips offer one (1) shooting opportunity, at most. A failure of your weapon can mean the whole trip is wasted.
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As a real life example, I was hunting deer awhile back, and forgot to bring the keys to unlock the gun case.
I decided to poke around until dark anyway. Saw the one and only shooter deer of the trip that day. Went home empty handed.
Fair enough re: the reliability. I guess I've never really gone "big game" hunting. The only large animal I ever shot was deer in northern Minnesota, and they're not exactly uncommon in that part of the country.
As far as accuracy, though, I don't believe it. I've often heard that this is the result of better trigger action on a bolt action. Sounds to me like people are just buying semi-autos with crappy triggers.
A quick google claimed that bolt action is more accurate because of better muzzle velocity, being that there's a tighter seal allowing for higher pressure and some energy being used to power the reloading mechanism.
I still think it's mostly mental. You only got one shot. Make it count.
The main alleged difference is that a semi-auto has moving parts that can wiggle the barrel a teensy bit before the bullet has departed.
But I figure that gas port is so close to the muzzle that the time it takes the gas to get down the tube to the piston or bolt itself is comparable to how long it takes the gas to also push th ebullet that last little bit of barrel. If there is a bit of wiggle, I'd like to see some actual proof rather than just supposition and theory.
If you look on youtube there are slowmos of various guns being fired. A particularly bad one is the Ruger Mini-14. You can plainly see the barrel squirming around like a snake. I will see if I can find it and link it.
Here is one.
But all that shake is after the bullet has left the barrel.
I think it's mental. With bolt action it isn't as easy to get in a quick followup shot, so you are more likely to make the first one count.
Maybe a little history plus an obsessive focus on a quick, clean kill with one shot.
Here is your answer. It is a bit of a cargo cult, really.
For greatest accuracy the cartridge needs to seat the shoulder portion of the case tightly and the bullet should extend forward and barely touch the rifling. If the bullet exits the case and there is room enough for it to make a run at the forcing cone it probably will not enter the rifling perfectly straight.
If you want that you aren't going to get it off of the shelf. You are going to reload your own custom ammo to fit your rifle which you are also going to get a gunsmith to tune for you. Controlled feed, trigger job , etc.
I shoot a Ruger no.1 as my primary when not hunting in brush and make my own ammo. It is crazy accurate out further than I can see. In fact, the gun is far more accurate than I can shoot even on a good day.
Other type actions that feed the ammo, especially autos, have a slightly looser chamber so that the feeding will be reliable. The extreme case are military guns. They have way-oversized chambers so that it will function even with mud, sand, water, etc in them. You lose accuracy like that, but the military guns make up some of that by having thicker softer brass so that it expands to the larger chamber. (Think you are getting a deal on military brass? You aren't. that shit is a serious pain in the ass to resize, it work hardens and splits sooner too.)
My close range gun is a winchester 94 in 375 winchester. The only time I miss with it is when the sights are not on target. It is plenty of accuracy for me.
Can someone explain to me why a bolt action is favored over a good semi-auto rifle?
The semi-auto rifle lacks a sporting purpose. Are you new here?
They're light, relatively cheap, and accurate. With a semi-auto, you can have two of those attributes, but not all three.
My Ruger is a .45
My Glock is a .45 and my Sig is a .40 S&W.
I lack the long guns, and my pistol is a .38SP.
But what does your husband shoot?
Really? My old (serial dates it to around 1950) Model 10 that was likely carried by a cop or a soldier is a chick gun?
The defendants, all of whom had doctor's recommendations, say the marijuana was purely for their own medical use.
As wrong as this case is by a moral compass, I'm finding it a bit difficult to see an acquittal based on the legal compass.
I'm just significantly doubting that this group had this big a grow operation for their personal use.
In regards to Zucker's plea deal, it's possible that they're pointing out that Zucker had so much he had to 'distribute it around', so the rest of the group must have been also?
I dunno, I'm guessing there's gonna be some long prison terms here. In a state where Marijuana is legal. Funny that.
I'm just significantly doubting that this group had this big a grow operation for their personal use.
If the prosecutor found any corroborating evidence on their computers, etc at seizure, it would've been selectively leaked by now.
I'm just significantly doubting that this group had this big a grow operation for their personal use.
They were under the state minimum for a medical grow.
Remember, the feds are counting any plant they ever grew toward their total, not the number they had at the time of the arrest.
How many plants were they caught with at time of arrest? Wa St. Law only allows 15 plants (per person) in a medical grow operation.
Oh and possession of only 24oz.
They were under the state minimum for a medical grow.
Guilty of "structuring", then.
*** pounds gavel ***
Zucker said he left Kettle Falls with 25 lbs. of MJ, No Way is that within the MedMJ guidlines.
" In a state where Marijuana is legal."
And were I the governor of that state, I'd have every federal LEO and prosecutor arrested and charged for kidnapping, wrongful imprisonment, and anything else I could think of.
This is a fucking kangaroo court. Why the fuck even bring these charges? Oh right, fuck you that's why.
I wonder if these people pissed someone off.
I seriously wonder if the US Attorney is on the pay roll of competing growers. That sounds crazy I know. Consider this however. The entire FBI office in Boston acted as an enforcer for the Irish mob against the Italian mob. Why is it so unthinkable that that kind of thing doesn't go on in other places?
I agree that I wouldn't put it past the US Attorney to be on someone's payroll. However, these people in bumfuck nowheresville WA don't seem like a rival that one would sic one's pet US Attorney on. It seems more like they just pissed someone in the government off.
Yeah. My guess is the US attorney doesn't agree with the state law and wants to make sure it doesn't have any effect in his district.
Remember, this is in federal court. That means it is only happening because Obama wants it to. If anyone says Obama is in anyway not awful on the drug war, point to this case and tell them go fuck themselves.
shreek will be along any second now to prove you wrong by screaming BOOOOSH!!1!!!!
I was hoping someone would point that out.
Fuck Tony, shriek, and every other leftist troll that defends Obama on this.
Hence their only hope of avoiding prison lies with jurors who figure out what is going on and refuse to convict. It only takes one.
Are we hoping for the same kind of jurors who can watch a video where a pack of cops beat a prone, unarmed man unrecognizable and still acquit?
To be fair, those jurors had a pack of those same cops in the audience staring them down.
And if you are a jury that refuses to convict in a case like this, good luck when they audit your taxes and do God knows what else.
By now, there can't be any live ones.
By now, there can't be any live ones.
No is the answer. There are "missing" and those are basically people who got killed but whose bodies were never found. There might be some who are still there, but those people are no doubt people who deserted and don't want to be found.
This case is why you are nuts to go into the pot business, I don't care what the state law says. Pot is still illegal under federal law. Anyone who grows, possesses or sells it is subject to federal prosecution. Going into the "legal" pot business is putting your freedom at the mercy of the DOJ. You won't spend your life in prison, provided DOJ doesn't decide you should. No thanks.
Lambs being fattened for the (DEA) slaughter, John.
As long as you aren't seriously competing with some government crony, you'll be ok. Otherwise, the FYTW clause will be invoked.
Follow this entire ordeal back to some point or anther and you will find that someone in a position of power or influence is out to get these people for whatever reason.
Or the local US Attorney doesn't decide he wants to take you down. You are totally at the mercy of the feds. Again, no thanks.
John, I'm reminded of that saying, "when the citizens fear the government it's called Tyranny, when the government fears the citizens it's called Freedom".
Hence their only hope of avoiding prison lies with jurors who figure out what is going on and refuse to convict.
IOW they're fucked. I have little faith that the kinds of mouth breathers who get selected for juries will be able to figure out that they're helping the feds railroad people for no good reason.
If we lived in a decent, civilized, and sane society, the jury would just get up and walk out.
. . . Larry Harvey, who was recently dropped from the case because he has terminal cancer . . .
Harvey wasn't dropped from the case because he has terminal cancer.
He was dropped from the case because, having terminal cancer, it was embarrassing to the prosecution to be seen fucking this guy this hard.
Don't let them control the narrative.
After watching criminal trials and reading about this like this it would be very difficult for me to vote guilty as a juror. I am always going to assume the prosecutor is being deceptive in some way.
In drug cases as long as no one has been poisoned or killed then I will vote to acquit regardless of what the case against them is.
I just wouldn't do it. Unless the government could show me that the defendants were part of a larger criminal gang such that they were just criminal scumbags who happened to deal dope, fuck them. I would vote to acquit and refuse to change my vote until they either walked or the trial ended in a hung jury.
Even if they're (allegedly) part of a larger gang/criminal enterprise there's no reason to convict if all the prosecutor has is a distribution charge (no matter how large), even with a weapons enhancer.
yeah there is. They are fucking criminals who if nothing else out threatening other people to keep them off their turf.
I see your point about possession not being a real crime. I am just unwilling to make an act of civil disobedience like jury nullification to save a gangster. Doing so would have the perverse effect of making jury nullification look like a defense of criminals rather than an indictment of the law.
The problem here is that you're assuming the prosecutor isn't *lying* about any evidence he has that the guy *is* a criminal.
If he's got that evidence, let him present it and then judge *that*.
If all he has is a drug charge, well I'm not going to take his word about the rest - its not like prosecutors are known to be even the slightest bit honest as a class.
Hell, even if they show that the guy is a hard-core gang-banger, I'll vote guilty on *those* charges and *still* give him a pass on the drug related ones.
Keep in mind that the gangsterism is a Frankenstein's monster, the government being the good doctor. It is the government's doing.
Isn't someone in a gang just exercising their right to assembly? Show me the victim if you want me to convict. Theft, rape, murder, extortion... Something. Anything. Otherwise, I get my chance, finally, to use my FYTW clause on the prosecutor.
I know the courts have OKed such conduct, but how is promising a witness a shortened sentence in exchange for testimony any different from promising a witness a bunch of money in exchange for testimony?
No $$$ is exchanged .
I could well be wrong re the following but it reads like the government is "assuming" and "presuming" quite a bit here. Re other aspects of this case, it's known as Jury Nullification. It's happened in other cases, and it could happen here to. Don't know if it will though.
That whole "the whole truth, and nothin' but the truth" thing is just a T.V. line created for people who formed what they think is law knowledge from watching Judge Wapner's People's Court, or some other unreal drama. Reality is, the word "justice" has no place in the U.S. courts. It should be THE guiding principle but, in reality, only eager dupes even bother to pretend anymore that judges are guided by principle. The Law kicks principle's ass.


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Remember that no matter which programs you choose to use, there's always the chance that conflicts will arise. That holds true no matter what kind of program you add, even non-security type apps. A little googling can help you there.
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All you really need is the firewall, AV, maybe an anti malware, and along with a little common sense in the use of the mouse's left button, you're good to go. There's no need to keep adding more and more apps on top of it.
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As a single parent myself (although one in an unusual situation at the moment) my heart goes out to the struggles of other single parents. During my divorce, I was in a ward in Los Angeles near UCLA with mostly young students and student families, and there were only two other single parents in the ward that I was aware of. They immediately reached out to me and I learned of the special "club" that many single parents seem to share: one for all, and all for one. My Relief Society President (married) was excited to share with me a new online "community" of those who are LDS called LDS Linkup and emphasized that it wasn't specifically for dating. We formed a group there for single parents, and it was extremely helpful to me, even if it was "just" online. While I haven't been on Linkup in several years, so I can't vouch for what it's like now, I'm still grateful for the online relationships I made there that helped get me through, and more importantly for the friends in real life who reached out to me because their families had unfortunately also been touched by divorce.
I'm excited to share the things I've found that have helped me through my journey in the hopes of making it easier for someone else, and look for more things to share with you as well. And *please* share the things that have worked for you, and perhaps the things that haven't been so helpful. For the future, what are some of the things people that said that have not been so helpful? Please e-mail me or post. If you could accompany it by something people have done or said that has been helpful, or your own idea of something that would be helpful, please include that too!
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- In general, just listening to the recordings of General Conference or the audio scriptures has been very helpful. Parents in general can find it difficult to find time to sit down and read, but these resources mean that you can do other things that have to get done and hopefully listen at the same time. Or, if you want to read, but it just seems to take too much energy for the few minutes you do have to sit down, sometimes it can bring that added peace that seems illusive during a busy day.
- If you have the resources to do so, listen to the scriptures or General Conference in the car.
- LDS.org: Gospel Library Support Materials for Parents
- Do a search on LDS.org for single parenting, singles, parenting, etc. (the language on the Church's site can be changed by clicking on the icon on the top that looks like the Earth)
- Various talks and articles on single parenting from LDS.org:
- Resources for Single Parent Families
- Fitting into Your Family: by Elder Marion D. Hanks.
- Faith, Fortitude, Fulfillment: A Message to Single Parents by Elder David S. Baxter
- The Gospel and the Single Parent
- For the Divorced Single Parent: by Kaye Terry Hanson
- When You Don't Have Custody: by S. Brent Scharmann
- And there are many more! See heading #4, above (search on LDS.org)
- A meme from the latest General Conference that I got from Facebook:
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Sun Microsystems Inc. will stop selling its LX50 server, the company's first general purpose Intel Corp. x86-based server, on Oct. 16.
According to a Sun statement released to InfoWorld on Tuesday but actually made on July 15, the decision to announce "end of life," or EOL, for the LX50 is "a natural progression in the lifecycle of its product line." The system will no longer be orderable after Oct. 16.
"Sun, as does other systems companies, EOLs and introduces follow-on products. The (Intel-based) V60x and V65x are the next offerings in a continually broadening low-end x86 portfolio in addition to its large in SPARC/Solaris low-end offerings," Sun said.
An analyst said he was not surprised by the discontinuance, noting that Sun since introducing the LX50 has released other Intel-based hardware.
"I'm not surprised. It's been out for a year now. So products get replaced in a fairly regular cycle, particularly when you're talking about Intel processor-based systems," said Gordon Haff, senior analyst at Illuminata Inc., in Nashua, N.H.
The award-winning LX50, priced at US$1,195 in an entry-level configuration, is a dual Pentium III-based rackmounted server introduced one year ago today, Aug. 12, 2002. It runs either Linux or the Intel version of Solaris.