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I love the Olympics. How could anyone not?
I stayed home Friday with the usual tinge of sarcasm, this time directed towards the opening ceremonies in Atlanta. Years and years and months and months built up to Friday night. Unknown athletes devoted their lives to becoming the best athletes in the world, while I plodded around Dallas, goofed off around town, and typed on this useless keyboard. Atlanta became the center of attention, renovating its facilities to serve the world.
If I had hesitated to say, "The opening ceremonies are just like the Superbowl half-time show, only better," I wouldn't have looked so stupid. I saw the amazing costumes, kaleidoscopes of color, and was enraptured immediately. When the President cried and cheered, and the whole stadium contributed to the buzz with its flashlights, I was genuinely touched. I actually got that feeling that comes so rarely: the tingling sensation of taking part of something completely indescribable. Imagine that! The rare combination of sensual and emotional effects, Keats's "synaesthesia", from something that some people claim is a waste of time, the Olympics.
When the countries' athletes entered the stadium, I felt, for the time it took for everyone to enter, a feeling that there was peace in the world, that everyone was united and mankind stood tall. The societal problems and disasters like the TWA crash were forgotten for a brief moment, as we saw what a Utopia could be like. Ah, how sweet it was.
Of course, when the largest team, the U.S., entered the stadium, the crowd erupted in proud cheering, the American ego being treated to a five-Olympic-ring feast. Hey, I was cheering. I'm a patriotic, ignorant "Amewican" too.
The best part was not Muhammad Ali's lighting of the torch. However, it was interesting to see the man who was the most dignified and self- confident man of his time humbled by his own mortality. We must be reminded, as Horace has preached in his epicurean poems, that no one is immortal, no matter how proud he seems in his prime. Caesar was assassinated, the British lost their grip on the balls of the world, and Saturday Night Live lost its wit! What an apt way to link our century's mortality back to the times of Greek mortality by still celebrating the Olympics and choosing Ali to light the torch!
If you buy into the above paragraph, as I obviously do, then it can be inferred that although one man by himself is not immortal, his soul and spirit ARE. Why? Because our appreciation of the Olympics has survived through the ages and has not wavered. Men have died, civilizations have been forgotten, yet the Olympic spirit, our spirit, still remains.
So what of course was my favorite part of the opening ceremonies? It had to be the homage to the Greeks with the construction of Zeus's temple inside the stadium. A huge sheet was raised around a circle of towers, enveloping the large lamps inside, as well as my imagination. The silhouettes of the men inside were enlarged by the monstrous sheet, and the men took poses of the ancient Greek athletes. I got that strange tingling feeling again and I believed I was somehow connected to the Greek culture I so admire.
I love the Olympics. How could anyone not?
Now the summer events are starting and I am reminded of how I watched the swimming events in '88 and the gymnastics in '92. I didn't appreciate watching them then, but I certainly do now. And I will savor each moment even more, every four years in my long life. The U.S. might even win the medal count this year, sending over 600 athletes! Thanks to sponsorship and that American grit, our training programs are the best in the world.
Our athletes, as well as other countries' athletes, have a desire for something which, most often, gives them no recognition or money. They train for hours a day and surpass their thresholds for pain regularly. Can you honestly tell yourself that you have such dedication to the things you love, no strings attached?
Do what you love -- be who you really are.
So stop bitching about commercialism like it'll eventually drag our bodies from the Olympics (and the 'Net) like Achilles did to Hector. As bad as it could eventually become, it has helped those who never had a chance of becoming important reach the Olympics. Sponsorship gives them that one chance to prove to themselves that they are the best. How can you deny this to someone? That's the public school system's job. Heh.
And the commercials aren't even bad, folks. The Nike commercials illustrate the desire of the athletes and I'm waiting to see what happens to the Pretzel Boy, Jason Alexander. Jack in the Box has saved its reputation with a smart campaign. "I buy cheese." It's a great commecial if they can imply whatever that stuff is in a Jumbo Jack actually IS cheese.
So after all this, I don't really see how one can justify claims of the Olympics being fake or boring. Remember, it isn't just about sports and business, it's about mankind as well. This stuff goes much further than money and recognition. But why do I expect the media or uninformed individuals to understand this?
I love the Olympics. How could anyone not?
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Apparently there are no kind, caretaking adults in my system. At least according to whoever was talking to me through my journal.
I guess that means there's just the damaged kids and the angry or detached teenagers and adults.
I thought DID was supposed to be a self-protective development, so why the hell would I not have developed at least one nurturer? Every other DID system I know of has them. Once again, I'm the freak who does everything wrong.
I try to be kind to the kids, and I guess I do a halfway decent job at least some of the time. But what about when I need someone to be kind to me and take care of me? No one in here is at all interested in the job, and I fail majorly at doing it for myself.
Maybe the reason I feel so alone and unloved in the outside world is that I'm alone and unloved inside.

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MILLEDGEVILLE, Ga. – The Augusta University women's tennis team started Peach Belt Conference play on Tuesday at Georgia College and had a three-match win streak snapped by the Bobcats in a 7-2 loss at the Centennial Center Tennis Complex.
The Jaguars entered riding three straight wins, but are now 4-2 on the season and 0-1 in the PBC.
Augusta sophomores Merye Gobernate and Alejandra Arranz each won their matches, with Gobernate coming back from a first set loss in No. 3 singles to win 3-6, 6-2, 6-2 and Arranz owning a 6-1, 6-0 match at No. 4 singles.
Next up, the Jags play a non-conference match at Anderson University in Anderson, S.C., on Thursday, Feb. 15 at 12:00 p.m.
Tennis Match Results
Benedict vs Augusta University
Feb 05, 2018 at Augusta, Ga.
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Augusta University 5, Benedict 4
Singles competition
1. Caroline Nguy (BC_W) def. Eva Miralles-Miro (AUGWT18) 6-1, 6-1
2. Karla Flores (BC_W) def. Ana Faria (AUGWT18) 2-6, 7-5, retired
3. Merye Gobernate (AUGWT18) def. Viktoria Izakova (BC_W) 3-6, 6-2, 6-2
4. Alejandra Arranz (AUGWT18) def. Daniella Rios (BC_W) 6-1, 6-0
5. Amelia Pinoargote (AUGWT18) def. Juliet Campbell (BC_W) 6-0, 6-1
6. Flaminia Valci (AUGWT18) def. Adrienne Milow (BC_W) 6-1, 6-0
Doubles competition
1. Caroline Nguy/Daniella Rios (BC_W) def. Eva Miralles-Miro/Maria Alice Vieira (AUGWT18) 8-2
2. Karla Flores/Viktoria Izakova (BC_W) def. Merye Gobernate/Ana Faria (AUGWT18) 8-6
3. Amelia Pinoargote/Alejandra Arranz (AUGWT18) def. Juliet Campbell/Adrienne Milow (BC_W) 8-0
Match Notes:
Augusta University 3-1
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In January I wrote a post called Starting Afresh with a Cottage Garden and I was full of ambitious ideas of re-vamping the back garden into an old fashioned cottage garden in which cabbages grew among the roses. As the quote goes: "The best laid plans of mice and men often go astray". In view of what is ahead of me this year the garden is going to be a matter of just keeping it tidy and pretty, somewhere to sit and enjoy but no hard work, I leave that until next year.
How is the garden looking at the end of April? It is still very behind and in some aspects quite disappointing. For several years now I have had a beautiful Elizabeth Montana Clematis that covered my shed, but sadly this year after thinking it had died, it has produced a sparse amount of leaves and fewer flowers that are still in bud. Take a look at this for comparison. The first photo was taken on 1 May 2012 and the second one taken 29 April 2013. Can anyone suggest what I can do to revive it back to it glory for 2014?
Another example of how late everything is, is the Choisya (Mexican Orange Blossom) on the side patio just outside my kitchen door. Again the first photo was taken 1 May 2012 and the second one was taken yesterday.
The weather is slowly warming up but the wind is cold if you catch it in the wrong place, and there are still some places in the country that have had snow – mad isn't it!. I do recall last March and April being exceptionally warm so there is a very wide comparison between the two years.
It is interesting to note how the same plant can fair in different parts of the garden. To the left of the house is a south-facing bed, which bakes in sunshine all day. Everything is looking healthy and growing well. The peony especially and I hope this year it will flower, because it failed me miserably last year.
Compare this peony to the one in the bottom flower bed, where it grows in the shadow of the Forsythia. This year is even more meagre than previous years, it's almost an embarrassment!
Sorry, I am flitting about from bed to bed. Let me take you back to the side patio and then I'll show you around the garden systematically.
I enter my garden from my kitchen into a sunny south facing patio that is a real little hot spot in the Summer. Plants are slowing beginning to show some signs of wanting to grow this year. I have several spring bulb pots outside the kitchen window so I have something to look at whilst washing up. Because of its position the Olive tree continues to grow happily and doesn't require any protection during the winter months. On the other hand the white Agapanthus does need protection and I have just unwrapped it from its bubble wrap winter coat.
Just behind me, from where I took the above photo is the Pieris Forest Flame growing in a very large pot. My soil is heavy clay so I have it in its own ericaceous soil and it never fails to bring colour to this part of the patio.
At the back of the house on the left-hand side is the south-facing flower bed, and the Euphorbia is looking a fabulous acid green and the Allium are in bud too.
Due to the warm, sunny position this bed is looking very healthy, although still behind. The Geum is nowhere near flowering, and when I look back at April 2012 it was covered in very pretty pink flowers. The sedum is looking thick and strong. Aquilegia are springing up all over the garden, and hopefully will be in flower for the May End of Month View.
The bottom flower bed is starting to look a little better, apart from the straggly peony that is. The Astrantia which developed what looked like brown blisters on the leaves last summer, is green and lush but no sign of flowers yet. I put some allium bulbs in this bed at the end of last year and they are in bud.
Moving around, we come to the damp side of the garden, this rarely gets any sun but is great for hostas, (no sign of them yet) ferns, astilbe and hydrangea. The forsythia and ribes (Flowering Current) are still giving great colour in an otherwise quite shaded corner.
The Euphorbia Griffithii Fireglow dies down every year and I am always relieved to see it return. According to the RHS information it grows in moist, humus-rich soil in light dappled shade, which is why it seems ok where it is. Apparently it can be invasive on light soils so little chance of that happening in my garden!
There was one thing I missed and that is the raised bed. In the past I have grown vegetables but I am prepared for the fact that I may not be able to give it the time and attention that it will require this year. So that it was not going to lie fallow, I gathered together all the odd packets of flower seeds in have collected, mixed them all together and scattered them across the soil. This winter, the local cats decided it made for a great giant litter tray, so I have protected the seeds with chicken wire. Already I can see some tiny shoots, so I have envisaged a colourful mass of mixed flowers to enjoy in the summer.
So there you have it, my review of the garden at the end of April 2013. It's been a pleasure taking you around and I hope you enjoyed your visit.
Thank you to Helen at Patient Gardener for hosting the End of Month View (EOMV) meme. Please take time to visit her blog and make an onward visit to all the other garden bloggers who have contributed this month.
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For the past decade the global semiconductor industry has experienced a prolonged period of lacklustre growth – by its standards at at any rate.
In its heyday, the computer and consumer electronics revolution saw the market grow by an average of 18 per cent a year between 1973 and 1996. One of the key enablers of this growth has been the ubiquity of electronic devices in everyday life, which allowed the prices of end-user products to decrease and the customer base to expand.
However, in recent times growth has fallen back significantly in spite of the internet and mobile telephone booms and it is most unlikely that long-term rates will return to the levels of the past.
Nonetheless, the industry is at present going through several important and far-reaching shifts that will underpin a renewed growth spurt over the next 10 years.
Two forces are preparing to drive this growth. The first surrounds the emergence of China which, based on current trends, will be the largest single semiconductor market in the world within five years.
China's explosive growth means that its domestic semiconductor companies – unknown today – will rapidly become powerful global players that will totally reshape the market, much like the then-emerging semiconductor companies in Taiwan, Korea, and Singapore did in the past.
Today's semiconductor giants must balance their centre of gravity towards east Asia in order to capitalise both on China as a market and on China as the global research and development hub that it will inevitably become over the next decade.
The proliferation of new terminals such as multimedia mobile phones, game consoles, and digital TV sets that are now combining previously separated products and functions into a single box is the second significant factor driving growth. These are often built around a single chip.
The resulting convergence of devices that integrate storage, security, multimedia, mobility, connectivity and computing on the same piece of silicon represents an enormous growth opportunity for the global semiconductor industry. This is focused on consumer architectures.
To meet the challenges of this consumer-driven marketplace, the breadth of knowledge and investment required to build the digital platforms that underpin these complex devices will accelerate industry consolidation.
This will occur as different players come together to share the massive associated R&D and manufacturing costs.
Today, the investment required for a new state-of-the-art fabrication module is around $4bn. In 10 years, when feature sizes will shrink and wafers may grow, the industry anticipates those costs to be in the range of $6bn to $10bn.
Interactions between process parameters and circuit design solutions are becoming even more critical. Close co-operation between the process development and integrated circuit design teams are one of the core elements of success.
Another key issue is the increased complexity of the software that drives these converged devices. To cope with this, chip manufacturers must help their customers shorten their time-to-market and decrease their costs.
This means that chip manufacturers must often supply complete reference designs to enable customers to bring their products to market more quickly. In fact, semiconductor companies must be able to offer total solutions, complementing Systems-on-Chips with what we call Systems-above-Chips. The Systems-above-Chips integrate all the functions required to build the final products, including application software and any manufacturing tooling and specifications.
At the same time, product life cycles are shrinking fast and device manufacturers are launching more models faster than ever before. For example, Nokia launched 34 handsets in the first half of 2005, compared with 25 throughout the whole of 2004.
All this entails an even larger role for chip companies to deliver full system platforms, which greatly increase the strategic importance of semiconductors in the electronic industry food chain. This will also boost revenue and profitability in the medium term.
In order to succeed in this challenge, semiconductor companies need to understand better the markets and customers they are serving. All parties need to collaborate in order to share key knowledge on applications, technology and most importantly, ideas.
In this view, they should overcome their traditional attitude of being very protective of their own intellectual property.
The ultimate goal is to integrate various functions and quickly bring them into single pieces of silicon or into complex system platforms.
Successful companies will be those that not only possess a broad product portfolio and master a large palette of hardware and software technologies. In addition to this, they will also have to be able to drive industry-wide innovations to support their products as well as the systems or platforms in which their products work.
Last, but not least, cultural and organisational change will be a main driver of change for the future. In a fast-changing world, winners will derive competitive advantage by empowering and harnessing know-ledgeable individuals at all levels, regardless of location.
The electronic industry is facing many challenges and opportunities, as it has done since its birth in the late 1950s.
Today, the potential rewards are enormous for semiconductor companies that can work with their partners and customers to master the complexity of developing digital devices in the convergence era.
This is no easy challenge and it is one that requires more than just scale to master.
Success will depend on deep industry knowledge together with the ability to co-operate but above all, the flexibility to adapt to ever-changing business scenarios.
The story of the semiconductor industry has always been a tale of the unexpected and the next few years will be no different.
Andrea Cuomo is chief strategy and technology officer at STMicroelectronics
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The only one I did enjoy was The Bond because it was touching and sweet but it was still lacking something.
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Lincoln MKX Gets New Genius Systems
If you see the MKX, you will certainly realize that the work of the company on the updates has been done for a reason. This car is very attractive and just has to be liked the great majority of potential customers. It is very handsome and proportional. And in such a way, it is the best car for the person, who seeks relaxation while driving and wants to get more experiences than just watching the road.
So now we are going to talk about the way Lincoln upgraded already greatly developed systems of the car. In general, getting into such a car, you start to understand why you can enjoy doing other things while driving. All on what you could have spent your attention is already done for you. The Lincoln Satellite System helps you not only to find the road, but also to choose the music. Parking is not only facilitated by parking sensors and a camera, but the system of care is also there, which finds a place, and makes the steering wheel turns.
Navigation not simply points the way – it notifies you about what kitchen is waiting in this or that restaurant, to which network or the company the gas station over the corner belongs, as well as many other things, which are completely unexpected. You only need to press on the gas, which can also be occasionally adaptive to cruise control, and the various systems will help not to spoil the body of a neighbor in the flow. What's left? Just turn the wheel, drinking Dr. Pepper, chilled in a small refrigerator, and enjoy the view.


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Using registered contractors to carry out improvements
Updated: 20 Feb 2019
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Using a registered builder protects you if a dispute arises. For example, in the event of your contractor going out of business or failing to complete the work, the scheme who registered the contractor will arrange for the work to be completed.
Where a problem does arise you should contact the relevant scheme.
Building work
Where the approved cost exceeds £5,000 you must use a builder who is registered with one of the following recognised warranted builders schemes:
- The Building Guarantee Scheme (Tel: 028 9087 7147)
- The Contractors Insurance Guarantee Services (NI) Ltd (Tel: 028 7032 5980)
- The Federation of Master Builders (FMB) (Tel: 028 9446 0416)
Electrical work
Electrical works to be carried out by a qualified electrical contractor and a completion certificate provided.
Treatment for rising damp and wood rot
These types of work must be carried out by a specialist contractor who will provide a guarantee for at least 15 years.
Standard of work
You should remember that we are not responsible for the standard of your builder's work. It is your responsibility to check on the standard of work. You may find it helpful to employ an architect, surveyor or other professional to supervise the work for you.
We would recommend that you obtain estimates for the work from a number of local builders to ensure that you get the work completed at the best price.
Replacement Grant
If you have received approval for a Replacement Grant, you must use a builder who can provide a 10 year guarantee on completion of the works and is registered with one of the following schemes:
- National House Builders Council (Tel: 0344 633 1000)
- Construction Register Ltd (Tel: 028 9008 0124 / 0800 7723200)
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A tense thriller with London as it's backdrop where one man is on a mission to locate a missing neighbour
Andrew (David Gyasi) is afraid to leave his apartment, but when the attractive oriental neighbor in the building across the street from his apartment disappears, he is determined to overcome his fears to find her.
Due to an altercation that resulted in him being knifed, music journalist Andrew conducts his work, and affairs, in his home. But when Amy (Pippa Nixon), a married woman he meets online, comes over for a hanky panky session, she's witnesses through the window a man beating up a woman, a woman who Andrew is infatuated with. Andrew is concerned for her safety, and he wants Amy to go with him to tell the police, but she's doesn't want to (her husband will then find out she was at Andrew's flat), so it's up to Andrew to investigate her disappearance himself. This means overcoming his fear of leaving his flat, which he ultimately does, which then takes him to a seedy underworld of Chinese gangsters and human trafficking. His life gets threatened but will he be able to locate the woman while at the same time not getting himself killed at the same time?
'Panic' is writer/director Sean Spencer's striking feature film debut. It's a very good debut - Spencer keeps the suspense going throughout the film - especially when Andrew is navigating his way in London's underworld. Shot over eighteen days in East London, with some scenes shot in unbroken takes, 'Panic' gives us a fictional account where migrant labor and the criminal world intersect. Fine acting and an excellent score by Christopher Nicholas Bangs perfectly set up the scenes of confusion and paranoia, scenes that are part of Andrew's, and perhaps ours, daily life.
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Indesign explores the brands exhibiting at the Fitzroy/ Collingwood precinct at the upcoming Melbourne Indesign weekend 22-23 August.
July 29th, 2014
Better known for its warehouse style and casual rockers, during Melbourne Indesign the Fitzroy / Collingwood Design Precinct becomes a haven of sophisticated European style.
Exciting new company AJAR is bringing us playful Latin elegance with their range of Spanish brands, most of which have never before been seen in Australia. Visit AJAR for an exclusive introduction to contemporary, distinctly Spanish furniture, lighting, joinery and homewares, including five new brands. Don't miss the full experience on event day, as AJAR take pride in their design culture niche with a day filled with Spanish entertainment and treats.
Heading from the Mediterranean to the completely opposite culture of Scandinavia, it's all happening at Interstudio for Melbourne Indesign. They'll be launching new ranges from hot new Danish brand Friends & Founders, and CEO and Creative Director Rasmus and Ida Hildebrand, CEO and Creative Director respectively, will be visiting from Denmark for the event. Ida will be talking about the design process behind their much-lauded new collection during the day, and in a showroom transformed by Zunica Design for The Project, the deal is sweetened as they welcome visitors with Danish pastries and charcuterie. Read more about Interstudio here.
Heading southward to Italy, Smeg's premium Italian appliances are renowned worldwide for innovation, engineering and architectural style. For over forty years, Smeg has collaborated with world-leading architects and industrial designers including Renzo Piano, Mario Bellini, Guido Canali and Marc Newson to ensure they constantly break new ground in design originality. They announced over 120 pipeline products at the recent Eurocucina, so be sure to get the inside scoop on their plans in person at Melbourne Indesign – they'll welcome you with Northern Italy's trademark generous hospitality.
Heading to colder climes, Temperature Design are the exclusive distributors of iconic UK furniture brand ercol. Established in 2005, Temperature Design has consistently aspired to create a diverse and ever-changing collection of furniture and accessories that complement the Australian landscape. They offer customised furniture and will be revealing a host of new brands at Melbourne In Design, new products from their signature label Temperature Design, and new products from global favourites ercol.
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I have decided that in December I will try out a consistent schedule so that I will have at least two posts per day and the types of posts I will write will vary a lot between days so that I don't have three days of only anime posts and one random non anime post afterwards. I would like to write about a variety of topics. I am already making a list. I have some topics already. I would like to know if anyone who reads my blog has a topic that they would like to see me write about. This could be based off of anything. Anime, western movies and television, novels and short stories, writing, real life, or anything else that you can think of. I would also appreciate anime and western movies and television shows to review. If you have a topic you would like to see me write about please comment below. I look forward to seeing what people come up with.
Category: Story Review
Grey's Anatomy Season 13 Episode 5 Review – Both Sides
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Arrow Season 5 Episode 3 Review – A Matter of Trust
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Book Reviews!
I have been reading a lot more lately. Yesterday I finished the third book in the Rain Wilds Chronicles by Robin Hobbs. Now I am making my way through American Gods by Neil Gaiman. I am hoping to get to a few other books in the next couple of weeks.
I want to write book reviews but I don't know if I would have enough time to do that. I think that I would have to read the book twice to know it well enough to review. I could do a few books this way, but not that many. I could still do this but only maybe one review per month.
I could try to do them like I do my anime reviews where I review an entire series of books at once. But then I would have to read all the books in the series twice and that would be way too much work.
I will start reviewing books in August. They may be more frequent than a month since some of the books that I have read are so short that I could easily read them in a day. Also it doesn't take me that long to write a review. If I start reviewing more forms of fiction than I hope that I can get much better at it. Also I can get ideas of how to improve my own work.
Alice Through the Looking Glass (Not a Review)
So I watched Alice Through the Looking Glass and I was going to write a review on it but I have decided not to mainly because I only had a single superficial problem with it and I felt that I was too biased. So instead I will just write a few of my thoughts on the movie. This post contains spoilers.
I loved Time as a character. I found him funny and he added something special to all the scenes he was present in. I loved how he saw everyone else as beneath him because honestly that is how a personification of an entire dimension should be. I loved the clockwork aesthetic of both him, his minions, and of the entire castle. Also I loved how he also controlled death by removing the pocket watches from the living and placing them with the dead.
The thing I loved most about him was that he wasn't really the antagonist. Everything he did was to protect time itself from the selfishness of the other characters. The Red Queen was also not the antagonist. I feel that the antagonist was a character but rather the perceptions that the characters other than Time had of time.
Alice saw Time as a thief so she stole from him after he told her that she couldn't take his possession. The Red Queen saw time as something to be controlled so she treats Time in the same way that she treats anyone else because she that is how she sees everyone. The White Queen saw Time as something that can be changed to save the Hatter, but she also saw it as something that once it pasts it is h=gone forever.
By the end of the movie I like how all the smaller story lines are resolved. The Mad Hatter found his family. The conflict between the Red and White Queen's was resolved. Alice realized her mistake and Time forgives her. She gives him her Father's pocket watch and returns to her own world. She also doesn't lose her ship or her house and she teams up with her mother to make their own way in the world.
My only problem with it is that close to the middle of the movie there was a scene where she was locked in a mental hospital and had to escape. It may just be that this went over my head, but this was never explained at the end of the movie. None of the characters even acknowledged that this even happened. Maybe if I read the book I will understand better.
Story Review: Charlotte (Anime)
This is a thing that I am going to start doing. I will review stories in whatever medium they are presented as I finish them. I will only be reviewing the story because each medium has different aspects that I could in theory review separately. (Also I am not very good at reviewing things based on camera shots or animation) Today I will be reviewing the anime Charlotte which I have finished watching.
There are light spoilers ahead so be warned.


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Capella University Graduate Named Teacher of the Year in San Francisco Area
May 8, 2006
MINNEAPOLIS, May 8, 2006 — Laurie Huffman, founding coordinator of the Brentwood campus for Los Medanos College in Pittsburg, Calif., has been named Teacher of the Year for Colleges of the Contra Costa County of San Francisco. The district serves nearly 65,000 students.
"I am so honored and thrilled to have received this award. To receive this type of validation for something I love to do is so gratifying," Huffman said. "My students mean the world to me, and I am committed to helping them succeed, specifically immigrant students who need a hand adapting to life in the United States and reaching their goals."
Huffman, who is also the chairwoman of Los Medanos College's foreign languages department, earned a doctorate from Capella University's School of Education in 2005. Capella University is an accredited online university that is a pioneer in online education.
"I am proof that continuing with your higher education can make your dreams come true," Huffman said. "My PhD from Capella has done wonders for my career."
Huffman has also been awarded the East County Soroptomist "Advancing the Status of Women" honor for 2006 and was named East County Latina of the Year in 2001.
About Capella University
Founded in 1993, Capella University is an accredited* online university that offers graduate degree programs in business, information technology, education, human services and psychology, as well as a bachelor of science online degree program with 12 specializations in business and information technology. The online university currently serves 15,700 learners from all 50 states and 63 countries. Capella is a national leader in online education, committed to providing high-caliber academic excellence and pursuing balanced business growth. Capella University is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Capella Education Company, headquartered in Minneapolis. For more information, please visit http://www.capella.edu or call 1-888-CAPELLA (227-3552)
*Capella University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission and a member of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, located at 30 N. LaSalle Street, Suite 2400, Chicago, IL 60602-2504, (312) 263-0456, www.ncahigherlearningcommission.org.


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I didn't plan it this way. When I woke up this morning, it didn't even cross my mind. But just a few hours later I found myself standing in line buying a book I didn't want, just to get an autograph I never knew I needed.
Perhaps it was the delectable Spanish accent that kept me waiting in line for so long. Maybe it was the whole tall-dark-handsome thing or the roguish smile and cheeky sense of humour.
All I know is that I paid $30 for a book about Spanish cooking that I will probably never use. And let's face it – this is no audio-book. So we don't even get to hear that Spanish-English accent that makes Miguel Maestre so appealing.
That said, my kids were pretty chuffed about meeting a celebrity chef. So we stood in line as countless women before us got the kiss on both cheeks and the signature we so desperately wanted.
Then it was our turn. Miguel Maestre stood before us, pen in hand, smile at the ready. But before he could reach for our book, there was a whisper in his ear. He was needed for a taste-test. Could we wait just a minute?
"Sure," I said. The kids had waited this long, a few more minutes wouldn't kill us.
Moments passed and a woman appeared where Miguel should have been. He was going to be another hour. The taste-test had turned into a cook-off. Could we come back?
Probably not, I thought to myself. "Sure," I said and turned away.
The couple behind me stepped forward. "Oh, but we're leaving," they gushed. "Could we just get his autograph?"
"Follow me," said the woman while I stood back, just a little bit annoyed.
Minutes later, the couple re-appeared. He was smiling. She was glowing. What on earth had gone on back there?
Having never planned to buy Miguel's book, much less get his autograph, I was now oddly peeved.
What to do? I gave up. There was no way I was entertaining three kids while we waited for Miguel to finish cooking.
But my husband was not so easily put off. He sat through that cooking demonstration, lined up with the throngs of excited fans and got that autograph.
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Nantes owner Waldemar Kita has confirmed that the club will be parting ways with manager Claudio Ranieri at the end of the season.
Ranieri, who led Leicester City to a historic English Premier League title two years ago, has been in charge of the club since last season and was under contract until 2019.
He has reportedly had several fallouts with Waldemar, who criticised his manager publicly.
The Italian has also hit back at his boss in interviews, saying sacking him was an option if the club is not happy with his work.
Claudio Ranieri sacked by Nantes.
Don't worry, Claudio. You'll always be a king at #LCFC.
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Waldemar announced during the club anniversary dinner: "There is no anger.
"We can't hide anything. We had a meeting with the sponsors, he thanked everyone. He has to be thanked for all the work he has done. It has not always been easy, there are regrets, but this is life and there is no anger."
Nantes finished the season in tenth position, registering 14 victories, 10 draws and 16 defeats, though they were at one stage challenging for a place to play European football next season.


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I feel like a caterpillar, who has gone into his cocoon. Lots of stillness, lots of waiting. Lots of patience, lots of rest. When I finally emerge I will spread my wings and fly – but for now, I'll stay here, in this stillness, in this bubble, and be patient.
I cannot begin to explain the metamorphosis that is happening within me. I cannot tell you what it feels like, or what is actually happening, or why. I cannot explain to you the difference I feel – that it feels expansive, and confusing, and utterly exhausting. This doesn't align with the small changes that are perceptible from the outside: I am sleeping later, I am moving slower, I am more easygoing. I skip my yoga classes so I can honor my body's request to move – but move gently. I seldom look in the mirror. I have not stepped on a scale or counted a calorie in a month or more. I volunteer at an animal shelter. My relationships have improved. I experience more hesitation and caution in exploring new, life-altering paths. I surrender to my life, instead of needing to control it.
It sounds marginal. To an observer, it may seem like I have just "relaxed," finally, and probably necessarily. I laughed the other day after speaking with a co-worker; he has only known this me, and he was surprised to learn my self-description of being driven or Type A. To those who have known me for a long time, I probably just seem happier.
It's hard to describe how different it is. Many of my YTT friends have begun teaching yoga classes. Whereas I once would have felt envious, instead I feel happy for them. Where I once would have pined for my own teaching position, today I am not sure I want one. I started this YTT program to be a yoga teacher. And I could teach a yoga class. I have taught many a yoga class. And, I am a good leader. I am a good instructor. If I started teaching yoga (outside my current job), they would be good classes.
But right now, I don't want to teach. I want to receive. I want to absorb. I want to be in my cocoon and I want to stay there. I will emerge when I am ready. But for now, I plan on moving slower, sleeping later, absorbing information, drinking in breaths, and honoring myself. You can find me in the restorative classes.


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Caitlin Harrison
My name is Caitlin Harrison and I am a Certified Child Life Specialist at Chris Evert Children's Hospital in Fort Lauderdale, FL. Thanks to the Human Ecology Department I was able to achieve my goal of becoming a Child Life Specialist and was lucky enough to have many encouraging mentors throughout my journey.
Some advice for future child life specialists, never limit your options as to where you will end up. I never dreamed of living twelve hours from my family or hometown, but it has helped me to learn so much about myself personally and professionally. You never know which city you were chosen to make a difference in, so enjoy the challenges and the exciting journey!


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I guess just my disapointment that George Clooney was shut out of Oscars contention yet again was tempered by relief that so many Europeons were finally recognized for there cultural acheivements in American cinema today. I say ABOUT TIme. It was real cool that the guy with bad hair (Anton Chigger) and that lesbian woman won because they were both Eurpean (culturally far more advanced than the USA).
Back to George Clooney for a moment. It just seems like his career has been one steady down word spiral since he left Chicago Hope. I think it bears looking in to because it just seems the acadamy awards people have it out for him. Plus with that recent George Clooney sex scandal still fresh in are minds it realy reeks of oscar fixing.
Monday, February 25, 2008
Oscars Weekend RoundUp
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I only plug things I really like. And when a book I really like, written by a friend, goes into a book bundle with nine other books for .99, I figure it's a public service to say something about it. So I'm letting Irene Preston have my (practically abandoned…sorry about that….) blog for the day… Read more »
Ashley Fairfax, heroine? Rapunzel starts to sing
Hello all! For fun I'm posting a scene from my work in progress, tentatively titled Why Rapunzel Let Down her Hair. A couple things of note–this book isn't edited. It isn't even finished. This scene may or may not appear in the final version. If it does, it will probably get better, potentially with fewer… Read more »
The last seven weeks have been some of the hardest of my life. My husband and I fostered two girls (A & L, ages 7 and 5) from July to June in the hopes of adopting them. The end result: after the DH and I spent May in court hearings, the girls finished the school… Read more »
Extended Author's Note for How Beauty Loved the Beast (Caution! Spoilers Ahead!)
I wrote an authors note at the end of How Beauty Loved the Beast regarding my own confused debate on how to end Hauk and Jolie's story. Several people have commented on it, so I thought readers might like to see an expanded version of my thought process. Before I start, though, I want to… Read more »
Writer of modern fairy tales seeks fairy godmothers…
I need help. You may have noticed that I haven't been online this week–odd behavior for an author who's about to have a book release. We've had a family emergency that has occupied my time and will put me on a plane the day How Beauty Loved the Beast hits the virtual shelves. I'm… Read more »
RT Convention–I will be there!
Hey All! I figured I'd post my schedule in case anyone was looking to find me at #RT13! I'm arriving Tuesday afternoon and leaving Sunday morning. If you recognize me, say hello! I love meeting new people. In addition to the official appearences, you'll see me dancing at most of the parties (I'm not a… Read more »
Love a Tree, Read an E-book
Sometimes I'm a terrible parent. [Bear with me; this is about saving trees.] In my defense, I don't have much experience at it. My husband and I began fostering two girls, now ages 5 and 7, last summer. It's been a life-changer. Sometimes we get it right with what we call a "pro-parenting maneuver." When… Read more »
I'm turning my blog over today to the lovely Alexa…
I've known Alexa for a number of years now from my local RWA chapter, and she is an awesome woman. Last year we both signed with digital first publishers, and are happy to be published authors! I'm pleased to turn the blog over to my friend so she can announce… [take it away, ma'am] Thank… Read more »
How Beauty Loved the Beast has a Cover!
And it's so pretty! (So is Hauk, but as AngelBlue pointed out on Twitter…that's how Jolie sees him.) For more details, including an excerpt, look here!
Desk Tour!
Hey all! I have a video tour of my desk today. Before we get started, I'll mention that I have nothing on my desk from my mother. My mum is awesome and we get along extremely well. I've often thought I should add something from her to make sure she's rep'ed! But no item has… Read more »


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After looking at the clouds inquiringly and doing a test dig in the field we decided to go ahead yesterday afternoon with the potato harvest as part of our first meitheal this season.
The first job was to pull out the potato haulms and weeds growing amongst them. Then the field was ready for the horses to move in. They pulled our potato harvesting plough along the centre of each ridge to split it and bring up the potatoes. Instead of mouldboards, the plough has long spikes attached to the shares which throw the potatoes out along both sides of the split ridge. Many helping hands picked and sorted the potatoes in piles. When this part of the job was done, Winnie was finished for the day, but Henry was hitched to the tip cart and helped to bring the potatoes from the field into the barn.
The sun just started disappearing behind clouds when the last potato rolled into place, and whilst there was juicy gras waiting for the horses, it was soup and potatoes for us human lot!


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Smaller marijuana cultivators are already exempt from strict property drawbacks in Mat-Su, a change some say will assist the Valley's longtime illicit area growers move from the black market into legal sales.
Others, however, say the change does not go far enough to boost the increase of a leading commercial marijuana industry.
Mat-Su, with its rich soils and proximity to urban centers of demand, has for ages been viewed as the marijuana cultivation capital in Alaska. But growers outside the city of Houston fell under a months-long commercial marijuana moratorium in 2016 and are just now starting to get underway amid a statewide legal marijuana supply deficit.
In what critics called another challenge to cannabis industry here, borough regulations adopted in August for legal marijuana comprised a 100-foot setback from rear lot lines or adjoining side, and 50 feet from roads.
Preparation officials say given the borough's lack of proper zoning, that was the sole solution to safeguard residential areas from being inundated with commercial marijuana businesses.
The drawbacks are stricter than those in state law, which require marijuana businesses be more than 500 feet from a school, recreation or youth center or correctional facility.
The Matanuska-Susitna Borough Assembly on Tuesday added an amendment to the borough ordinance that exempts businesses with less than 500 square feet of marijuan under cultivation on any particular parcel.
The new change could benefit about 20 applicants for state limited-cultivation permits in Mat-Su outside Houston, which controls marijuana independently. State law defines limited-cultivators as those with fewer than 500 square feet under cultivation.
However there are almost as numerous applicants in the borough for bigger, conventional cultivation permits.
The looser drawbacks will not help growers like Thomas Hannam, who told the Assembly Tuesday he wants to start a "very commercial" 24,000-square-foot operation near Wasilla on property he purchased 30 years ago.
Hannam said he sank more than $700,000 into the investment after a borough planner two years past told him he was okay to go. The adjoining property that is within the setback distance is "swampland and trees," he said, and his neighbors are farmers and are cannabis-friendly.
The drawback requirement "actually set a hindrance on me, my livelihood and my life," he said. "Abolish it and set the state's requirements in its place."
But Kerby Coman, who runs Green Degree, a limited-cultivation and retail business on Knik-Goose Bay Road outside Wasilla, supported the change. Coman said he is paid a $3,500 monthly lease for the previous year, waiting for the dust to settle in the conflict over borough regulations.
Coman noted the long history in the Valley with cannabis and said the change will give in-house operators selling on the black market simpler accessibility to the regulated area.
"No matter where your home is, chances are you have a cultivator in your neighborhood," he said.
The Assembly also approved another change that enables a controversial Talkeetna retail store on Main Street to continue with getting a state license without filing a conditional-use permit in the borough level.
A minumum of one business will be allowed by the change — The High Expedition — make use of a regulatory supervision which allows marijuana businesses within specific land-use districts to steer clear of the borough conditional-use permit procedure typically required for developments that are possibly contentious.
High Expedition co-owner Joe McAneney said he expects to go before the Marijuana Control Board by April for approval.
McAneney formerly said he'd always intended to file a conditional-use license regardless of what code required. On Thursday he said he no longer means to because of multiple blunders made by the borough.
The language in borough code that removed special-use districts from the license procedure was designed to be fixed at a December Assembly meeting however an issue with public notice delayed the decision.
Quite a few upset Talkeetna residents unsuccessfully testified at Tuesday's meeting in opposition to any change that would enable a retail marijuana business on Main Street and close a park.
But Dan Mayfield and Randall Kowalke, Susitna Valley Assembly members, noted that the business was supported by the Talkeetna Chamber of Commerce and community council.
The borough last summer taken off the initial draft of its own regulations a 500-foot setback from parks that will have essentially removed any marijuana facilities in Talkeetna, development services manager Alex Strawn said at a meeting.


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The 2004 General Assembly mission program allocation for he national and international work of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) is approximately $125 million. Besides annual receipts from congregations and income from endowments, additional special funds are received each year that make particular ministries possible. These include funds received through Selected Giving Programs and the Special Gifts Program, through the Hunger Fund, Presbyterian Women's Birthday Offering (spring) and Thank Offering (fall), and through four special churchwide offerings: One Great Hour of Sharing, divided among Presbyterian Disaster Assistance, Self-Development of People, and the Presbyterian Hunger Program; the Christmas Joy Offering, which supports racial ethnic schools and assistance programs of the Board of Pensions; the Peacemaking Offering to support peace education and peacemaking efforts throughout the denomination; and the Pentecost Offering to support ministries with youth and young adults and children at risk.
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As far back as 1837 the General Assembly declared that the church, by its very nature, is a missionary society whose purpose is to share the love of God in Jesus Christ in word and deed and with all the world. Witnessing to the good news of Jesus Christ throughout the world, Presbyterians engage in mission activities, seek to alleviate hunger, foster self-development, respond to disasters, support mission works, preach the gospel, heal the sick, and educate new generations for the future. In partnership with more than 165 churches and Christian organizations around the world, the missionary efforts of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) involve nearly 750 international volunteers and compensated personnel and more than 180 national volunteers. The national volunteers work in partnership with middle governing bodies and ecumenical organizations across the U.S.A. A host of other dedicated workers includes: mission specialists and contract associates; Presbyterian Church members working for overseas employers, recognized as having strategic roles with missionary intent; binational servants, who advocate the insights of one culture while living in another; and overseas Christians enabled by Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) funds and ecumenical planning to go in mission with congregations and presbyteries in the United States.
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"Nano" Williams is Roland Williams's grandmother, Aaron's mother, and Abbie's mother-in-law, Nano is one hip granny and a trained martial artist.
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Time for public consultation on immigration, says report
A study Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada presents a startling and depressing outlook for immigration to Canada. In the future fewer highly-skilled immigrant knowledge workers from developing countries like India and China are expected immigrate to Canada given their countries' burgeoning economies and job prospects compared to the uncertainty of their professional future in Canada.
But as things stand today, a good 35 per cent of all male newcomers end up working abroad or returning back to their home country. Furthermore the labor market is changing rapidly and so there needs to be a corresponding change in the immigrant-selection system as well.
Immigration experts are now encouraging Immigration Minister John McCallum to initiate a "national conversation" on the future of Canadian immigration. The government is reportedly already in the process of reviewing immigration programs involving temporary foreign workers as well as the Express Entry processing system. But what really needs to be done is to look at the entire immigration system very critically and from all angles. Some of those angles should include its impact on the economy, the social and economic integration of immigrants.
"Ottawa must take a step back to do a review of the whole immigration program and reach a national consensus in moving our country forward as a nation-building exercise rather than as an economic imperative." Says Debbie Douglas of the Ontario Council of Agencies Serving Immigrants.
The report is also delves into the issue that has often come up- Canada's lack of competitiveness in retaining and giving highly-skilled professionals opportunities to contribute their skills. But for that to even happen, businesses need to be enlightened about the potential and skills these new immigrants possess. Skills that could enrich and benefit Canada are being squandered. Simply bringing in thousands of immigrants each year and then leaving a large number of them to languish professionally doesn't make for a sound immigration policy.
Some immigrants and experts believe it is morally imperative for Canada not to contribute to brain drain from emerging economies simply to have it wasted here. So bringing in skilled engineers from India only to have them work at jobs that don't utilize any of those skills is a loss for both countries, not to mention a loss for the immigrant.
Many immigrants who are professionally crushed luckily have families they can go home to and so the current immigration minister McCallum is correctly committed to improving family reunification, bringing in more seniors and other dependents. Besides there is an emphasis on humanitarian efforts like bringing in as many Syrian and other refugees as possible. Nothing like having family and extended family to commiserate with one's professional misery.


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First Friday Art Hop: 7-10 p.m., Shelly Jo's Retro Shop, 102 E. Beale St., local artists, vendors, live music; free; 718-4299.
First Friday of the Month: 7-10 p.m., Beale Street Brews & Gallery, 418 W. Beale St., new artist every month; 753-4004.
Pre-Mother's Day Extravaganza: Car wash, used treasures, bake sale: 10 a.m.-2 p.m., 1510 Stockton Hill Road; fundraiser for Kingman Relay for Life 2011; sponsor: North Country Cancer Stompers; 753-1177.
5th Annual Golf Tournament Fundraiser for Kingman Aid to Abused People: 8 a.m. shotgun, Cerbat Cliffs Golf Course, 1001 Gates Ave.; 753-6222 or 753-6593.
33rd Annual Festival of the Arts: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday, MCC Neal Campus, 1971 Jagerson Ave.; free admission and parking; food vendors, handmade arts and crafts; (866) 339-7294.
Monster Mayhem-Monster Truck Show: 5:30 p.m., Mohave County Fairgrounds, 2600 Fairgrounds Blvd.; $15, 5 and under free; $5 discount coupon at Martin Swanty; 727-7866.
All-Town Yard Sale: 8 a.m., maps at Visitors Center, 4940 Tennessee Ave., Chloride; sales at homes all over town; vendors at Visitor Center; bake sale; gun fights; 565-4888.
2011 Game and Fish Wildlife Fair: 1-5 p.m., Mohave High School, 2251 Highway 95, Bullhead City; free; 692-7700, ext. 2301.
National Train Day: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. through May 8, Grand Canyon Railway Depot, Williams; full weekend of train related activities for families and train buffs; (928) 636-4228.
Chloride ATV Appreciation Day and Parade: Noon, downtown Chloride; 565-2131.
8th Annual Historic Route 66 Race for Hospice: 7:30-11:30 a.m., Powerhouse Visitor Center, 120 W. Andy Devine Ave.; 5K, 10K runs, 3-mile walk; $15-$25; 757-0664.


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Zoom on a quilt I made of a monarch butterfly on a coneflower.
My quilt - The View from the Ship in Bermuda
A sunflower and bamboo sticks in a corner vase.
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Zoom and rotate on a birchtree quilt.
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Don't Fall by Rachel Schieffelbein
Release Date: 2014 Swoon Romance
Rating 3 stars
Summary from Goodreads:
In which a teenage girl endures the over-protective love of her adoptive mother until she falls for a boy who has her wanting to spread her wings, pitched as a contemporary retelling of RAPUNZEL
Seventeen-year-old Anya leads a very secluded life in a house on the edge of town with her adopted mother. She doesn't go to school, but instead has a private tutor. Her over-protective mom keeps her so sheltered that she doesn't even have a best friend. But Anya doesn't seem to mind. She has her books, her photography, and her daydreams, and would do anything to please her mom. Until one day at the library, the only place she's allowed to go, she takes a picture of a beautiful boy. Before long she's lying to her mom, and sneaking out late at night to meet Zander. But Zander wants more than a secret romance. If Anya wants to be with the boy of her dreams, she will have to risk her relationship with the only other person she's ever cared about.
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I am happy to be kicking of this tour. When I read the summary that this was a retelling of Rapunzel I knew I had to read it. I'm always up for a good retelling. This is a sweet love story about two teenagers who meet at a library. Their whole relationship happens at the library because it is the only place Anya is allowed to go. Zander not really understanding why things are the way the are wants more. Anya has to decide if she is really to do what she hasn't been able to do her whole life...upset her mom. Or is she willing to continue to be locked away with the library being her only glimpse of the outside world.
The negative I have with this is that we never find out what happened to Lauren. She was the reason behind everything but nothing was explained. So you are left wondering just what the hell happened to make mommy so freaking paranoid! Should you read it? Yes. Who should read it? Anyone who likes clean romance but as stated above the ending leaves you with an unanswered question. Happy Reading
About the Author
Rachel grew up in a tiny town in Minnesota. She still lives there, with her husband and their four kids. She coaches high school speech and theater, rides Arabian horses, reads as much as she can, and writes stories.
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Years ago I used to throw huge birthday parties at my house in Phoenix. I was good friends with the peeps at FTV Girls back then, and their top model then was Alison Angel. One of my favorite parties we threw was when Alison Angel came…. We dressed her up in bunny ears and all and had a blast with it. She was the type of girl that was always up for nearly anything. And she was oh so cute too.
Here is Alison Angel in the position I want to see her in the most – down on her hand and knees, doggie style. In fact, this time she is in front of a mirror so we get to see her all of the best parts of Alison Angel….
No matter what Alison Angel is beautiful from any angle!
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The Alixir of Long Life
The first time I saw it in a page of advertising, I thought the Alixir fruit juice was a medicinal product. I was fooled by the name, that alludes to the elixirs of ancient pharmaceutical tradition, and the traditional bottle shape and conjuring up beneficial effects. Then I came across black clad food packaging peeking at me from a supermarket shelf…
Fashionable perfumes
The appeal of design made for children.
A journey into the world of Nutella, Kinder snacks and the most famous little black and white eggs in the world.


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It could be a combination of both. Representing the world through science may be accurate, and these types of models also may bring relief by manipulating your environment. The spirit model on the other hand, is just another way of viewing the world. The difference lies in the method for manipulatin...
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I went so deep in misery i crossed the edge of insanity, now i'm always laughing. I understood the hidden meaning behind suffering. If you suffer, then seek out more suffering. Eventually you will come to a point of no suffering and exile. Look at the world and laugh with misery, laugh with death, l...
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Hi, i've started to use my clairvoyance skills consciously not so long ago, so i'm somewhat new to this. I'm getting impressions for quite some years now, but these don't seem to correspond with facts as far as i know. But recently i began inducing visions with the help of seals formed by magical sq...
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The Scot noticed signs of tiredness in his players during the 1-0 win over Middlesbrough on Saturday - a result that saw the Reds set a new club record of nine successive home league victories.
"I thought Middlesbrough were half a yard sharper than us. We were late for tackles and gave the ball away because we were tired," said Davies.
"That concerned me. I had given the players two days off and I was hoping that would have given them some strength and fitness in the second half - thankfully that is what happened.
"I am pleased with the way we responded. They will have a few days off again this week because the players have been first class."
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So I decided to switch blogging platforms as I want to do a bit more interactive content and I was having some major problems on my other site. I did a lot of the custom coding on it and it's one of those things that is hard to jump into unless you reallyyyy dive into so to make a long story short, I made a mess of the backend of it and it left me uninspired to create content when I couldn't present it the way I wanted to. So here we are. Hopefully I will have some more regular content coming at you as it is something I really enjoy doing. If there is anything you would like to see, read, get inspired by, let me hear it!
Also, I transferred all of my blog posts to the new site but the formatting is off so it is going to take a while to get it all corrected - you can refer to all of my previous posts on www.katieholden.com. Thanks for your patience.


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Gonna keep ya'll updated on this big hurricane coming.
I just realized it but the wildlife is gone. I don't hear or see any birds, the occasional wandering dog...nothing. Even the mosquitos have been almost non-existent.
It is cool as hell though. Really enjoying temperatures in the mid 80's at the end of August. This has been a relatively mild summer for Louisiana.
Covering the military, politics, terrorism, fitness, guns and anything else that catches my eye...
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New Vision! Starting Sunday, September 7th, we will begin a dynamic new sermon series called "Marriage Fusion, A Word for All Worlds!" During the month of September, Pastor Ron Crawford will take us on a four week journey geared to strengthen our marriages, and other relationships, whether they be parent-child, siblings, coworkers or friends. Be ready to learn the four basic elements that make up a strong marriage relationship, and ways to allow the power of the Holy Spirit to fuse these elements together to create powerful and strong covenant marriages...and to strengthen other relationships. Along with this sermon series, Pastor Crawford will present an accompanying Bible Study series each Wednesday, beginning September 10th, from 7:00 PM-8:30 PM. The Bible Study series will also be streamed and made available online!
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This is one of those books that I'd love to see turn into a movie, the vivid detail Melissa uses to describe her world and the people and species in this book is beautiful and intriguing and I'd love to just see that visually displayed. I know nothing can compare to the book, but even someone else's interpretation of what the Avicen and Drakharin people look like would be astonishing. This book drew me in from the prologue and kept my attention throughout the whole novel.
Echo is a human girl, a runaway and a thief, who meets the Ala a seer and an Avicen, a species that has both bird and human features, when she is really young. The Ala takes her home and introduces her to her Nest, years later the Ala needs her to go on a quest for this legendary item, a firebird said to be the one item that can stop the war between the Avicen and the Drakharin, dragon-like people. Echo is faced with adversary at every corner but it doesn't deter her from her mission. I think this book has a perfect blend of action and adventure in a wonderful new world, as well as romance and deception.
The Girl at Midnight is perhaps one of my new favorites of the year! Recommended for those who read Cassandra Clare's City of Bones or Leigh Bardugo's Shadow and Bone.


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A last minute submission for the same contest as the previous post.. :)
Title: Don't Shoot
Note: Updated and zinged up the colours :)
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I really like this one. This was last minute?
haha its really good. :)
Awesome concept! and great design ^_^
Carrie: I had the idea before but just got time to render it just before the interview.. but then it got postponed, so I 'update it a bit :)
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Accurate, real-time and comprehensive global flight status API aggregated from hundreds of sources on 130k+ daily flights into a "single truth" data stream.
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While Motorola (MOT) searches for a CEO to run its troubled, to-be-spun off cellphone business, it's already making some changes. One key difference: Hardware and software teams working on the same kind of phones will report to a single person instead of different executives, the Chicago Tribune reports.
Among the management shuffling, according to the WSJ: Rob Shaddock, SVP of mobile devices, becomes head of consumer products, John Cipolla gets promoted to SVP for mid- to high-end products, and Steve Lalla will head up cheap, mass-market phones.
Motorola said the new structure would give managers more control over all aspects of products under development, including the five software platforms on which they are currently based. It didn't announce a reduction in the number of those platforms, which analysts say has hindered the rollout of new phones.
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This post is made for a single purpose – finish my quest on encoding all 16:9 released lewd anie may into 720p rip.
Because i always have something better to do, without people requesting i will never finish it. Thus i give you opportunity to request what ever you want to be encoded in HD.
How to do it and all necessary information you can find in the F.A.Q section in this post.
Not only the upscale releases will be posted here, but also BD(Blu-ray) encodes, there is huge back log plus i will be doing releases what already encoded, why ? Because they were encoded not win 10-bit AVC codec, there is few features what benefits HD, won't go explaining thous, no one cares any way.
Q. – Who can request ? Do i need to do anything for my request, like donations ?
A. – Anyone, as long as you are member of EroKuni and can read this F.A.Q. or can use IRC and can read this F.A.Q Nothing, requests are free.
Q. – How can i request ?
A. – To place a request you need to send me private IRC message in the #erokuni room (Rizon) with following information :
1. Title name what you want to be encoded in 720p or a BD(Blu-ray). Title name must be in Japanese and Japanese only, i don't keep my source files named in romanji.
2. Link to the official shop / retailer / home page – Something like getchu, DMM, reasoning for this – many database like sites have broken title names, i won't be able find what you want without it.
Q. – The HD version isn't really "THAT" HD mate.
A. – The quality very much depends on the source, and let me tell you – most of it shit. To keep any kind of details i will use very weak denoise or not use it at all. Most HD upscale what i've seen was horrible trash with washed out details.
Q. – How long will it take for you to fulfill my request ?
A. – From a 24h to few weeks, everything depends how busy i am. 30 k frames (~ 29m) of the video take around from 8 to 20h to encode.
Q. – Do you fill also subbed releases requests?
A. – No, only Japanese. For subbed ones, ask biohrd on IRC, Chat (available on site) or just write comment below.
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