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Alleged lookout indicted in Portsmouth purse snatchingBy JAMES A. KIMBLE
Union Leader Correspondent
June 20. 2013 11:12PM
BRENTWOOD — The alleged lookout for a woman convicted of robbing a shopper at Market Basket in Portsmouth has been indicted as an accomplice.
Kyle Roy, 25, of Portsmouth was indicted by a grand jury on the accomplice to robbery charge a week after his girlfriend, Julia Marie Koncheck, 22, pleaded guilty to felony robbery.
She began serving a 1- to 3-year state prison sentence for snatching the woman's Fendi purse on Feb. 19.
The duo allegedly went into the Market Basket on Woodbury Avenue looking for a shopper to steal from, prosecutors said.
Store surveillance cameras recorded the theft. The footage shows a man and woman who police say were working together to target a shopper.
The couple was recorded fleeing the store shortly after the robbery. Roy has been jailed since he and Koncheck were arrested shortly after the robbery.
Roy's defense lawyer, Brian Lavallee, has been arguing in court that there's scant evidence to support the charge against his client.
Konchek has since admitted that she snatched a woman's purse inside the Woodbury Avenue store on Feb. 19. But it's unclear whether she would be used as a witness if Roy decides to go to trial.
As part of her sentence, she will have to pay $525 in restitution to the victim and undergo a drug and alcohol evaluation and counseling, according to prosecutors.
She had spent 111 days behind bars prior to her plea, which will count toward her state prison sentence.
Roy faces up to 3½ to 7 years in prison on the accomplice to robbery charge if he is convicted by a jury.
Roy is being held at the Rockingham County jail on $10,000 cash bail.
Judge Marguerite Wageling rejected a request to lower his bail after a hearing on May 20.


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Final NYC mayoral debate focuses on front-runner
NEW YORK (AP) — At 6-foot-5, New York City Public Advocate Bill de Blasio presented a big target for his Democratic rivals to hurl attacks at during the final debate a week ahead of the mayoral primary.
And hurl they did.
Over the course of the 90-minute televised debate Tuesday night, de Blasio was challenged on his credibility, accused of being a flip-flopper on several issues, criticized for accepting campaign contributions from landlords that he placed on the city's worst slumlords list and critiqued for pushing policy goals that would require approval from state legislators in Albany.
But de Blasio, who just hours earlier learned a new poll put him beyond the threshold that would prevent a runoff, denied the various charges against him, saying his stances on issues were as "clear as a bell."
"This is a city that has always believed in big, bold ideas...progressive changes that help people," he said. "The notion that we can't go to Albany and we can't get what we deserve is old thinking."
A Quinnipiac University survey released Tuesday showed that de Blasio was the choice of 43 percent of likely Democratic primary voters, the highest mark any candidate has achieved all campaign and, notably, more than the 40 percent threshold that would prevent an automatic runoff. If no candidate passes that mark on the Sept. 10 primary, the top two finishers advance to a runoff three weeks later.
Still, as the unpredictable and contentious primary race moves into its final week, the candidates took turns bashing de Blasio.
City Comptroller John Liu said de Blasio had "a problem with credibility," asking how New Yorkers could trust him. He twisted de Blasio's campaign theme of "A tale of two cities" into "we may have a city of two tales" if the public advocate is elected.
City Council Speaker Christine Quinn went after him for accepting donations from landlords that he placed on a list of the city's worst slumlords.
And ex-comptroller Bill Thompson claimed he flip-flopped on several issues, from term limits to an expanded taxi plan to discretionary funds allotted to city council members.
"It's another example of (de Blasio) saying one thing and doing something else when it's politically expedient for him," said Thompson. "It's time for you to be honest with the people of the City of New York."
The testy debate often descended into an angry free-for-all, as the candidates alternated bashing each other with attacking the moderators, who attempted to keep them to strict time limits.
Many of the candidates tried to minimize de Blasio's agenda, including his signature proposal to raise the taxes on the wealthy to pay for universal pre-kindergarten. That plan would need the approval of the state legislature.
"We can't have pie-in-the-sky promises," Quinn said. She warned that his ideas would "die on the rocks in Albany."
Momentum for de Blasio, who's white, appears connected to an ad campaign centered on his interracial family, his headline-grabbing arrest while protesting the possible closure of a Brooklyn hospital and the defection of candidate Anthony Weiner's former supporters.
De Blasio leads Quinn, who's trying to be the city's first female mayor, among women 44 percent to 19 percent. And he leads Thompson, the race's lone black candidate, 47 percent to 25 percent among black voters.
The Quinnipiac poll surveyed 750 likely Democratic primary voters. The margin of error is 3.6 percentage points. Weiner is at 7 percent, Liu at 4 percent.
The eventual Democratic winner will face the Republican nominee and independent Adolfo Carrion Jr. in the general election on Nov. 5.

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Genealogists are not being pushed out, Reinforcements are being invited in
His blog starts off saying how the above enticement to involve more people in the genealogy tent is great, but feels genealogists, in short, are getting a bad rap. I am tired of this hypocrisy. On one hand, genealogists tell you that to know an ancestor, you must move beyond the names, dates, and places on a family tree; but on the other hand, we're not supposed to? Which is it?
Instead of leaving a huge comment on his comment feed, I decided to blog here. Let the pot be stirred.
The genealogy tent is too small. It can and should be larger.
It takes a long time to build a house if one person is doing every part of construction. But if a designer designs, a framer frames, and electrician does electrical stuff, a dry wall-er does dry wall, etc, etc.... the house gets built a whole lot faster. And, usually the house is built better. Why? Because people who do their part, usually do it well and with more energy than one person doing every piece of the puzzle.
Might you consider this.... how many ancestor's stories and documents have been lost because few people want to be the jack-of-all trades genealogist rather than a player on a family history team?
The LDS Church, and by extension FamilySearch, has been preaching the research proof standard for so many years, very few people want to participate. It's tough. It's time consuming. It doesn't appeal to everyone. I've attended classes and worship service 'lectures' on family history and they are B-O-R-I-N-G to anyone who is not a genea-addict.
Many LDS church members have "Books of Remembrance" that are copies of copies of copies of family group sheets and pedigree charts. Few have any documents, which is what was preached in the days of my mother-in-law. Why? Because copying those items was more difficult, than copying the group sheets? Because finding those items for inclusion is too difficult? Probably both, and other reasons.
There was an adage, 'don't put anything on the Book of Remembrance charts until you have documented proof of the fact.' Genealogists would say, "Heck yeah! That's right." But how many genealogists also have recorded 'theories' for people until they can find the proof. And what about persons who have no proof? Does a relative knowing the person existed count for something when a documentation can't prove it?
Teaching the masses in this way, has scared far too many people away from genealogy and its cousin, family history. But, how many people who 'aren't into genealogy' have a house full of photos, a head full of memories, or artifacts that give the details of a particular ancestors life?
Expanding the tent put into action
|My Brown Family Team players
Here's another team in my home. My mother-in-law has preserved a lot of documents. I'm so grateful to her. But, she's not into genealogy. I've asked her to do a specific task, scan the family photos. And she's ecstatic to have a specific job. I have a brother-in-law who now has the responsibility of photographing the family artifacts. Sure I could do it, but I'm hundreds of miles away and he's a better photographer. He'll play a role in the genealogy process, without needing to dig for facts. His research loving brother, my husband, will work on that. Three people pulling the wagon, rather than one. Okay, I've lost my sports and camping analogies, but the wagon pulling image fits, especially since this is a family of pioneers!
The importance of genealogist will never decrease
As we invite people to participate in family history, using their best skills, then the wealth of information grows and is richer. The work becomes easier for the genealogist. And less stories, artifacts, and documents disappear.
The importance of research will never decrease. Many, many times, I'll learn a fact, open a brick wall, or extend the tree. Often, I'll come across something, turn to the family and say, "Who knows about this?" That might trigger a memory and I have an answer. If no answer is known, I have more research to do. Genealogists are only pushed out if they choose to be.
By including my family, they buy into the whole of the family story. Again and again, my aunt tells me "Thank you for figuring this out" or a cousin will say, "How did you ever discover this?" Through research. My Brown line is learning we have a Civil War ancestor. No one knew this until I found his gravestone in a less visited cemetery with a terrible record set. Yep... my family members would never have taken the time to research this, but I did. I'm still researching the story, but I know the fact. So you see, there will always be a need for a researcher.
The real question is this: "Do you want more people in the tent or is family history exclusive to genealogists only?"
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Kudos to FamilySearch for expanding the tent
Perhaps FamilySearch is inviting people with a house full of documents in file drawers that haven't seen the light of days in decades. Or the people with 50+ photo albums with only a hand-full of them labeled. Or the people with an aged family member who constantly tells stories at family gatherings but no one bothers to write or voice record them. Again, how many times do the 'people who know' die and leave the family guessing. A little invitation to participate, could have salvaged those items. And those things could make the family story a treasure more precious than gold.
I am excited to see people who are in their 80s realize... "I'm not a genealogist, but I can share my stories, label my photos, and give it to a tech savy grandkid to scan and turn into something wonderful." She's no in the tent, that's not for genealogists only.
How do we get more people in the tent? We stop teaching LDS church members, and those who use FamilySearch, about genealogy and we start teaching them the roles in family history. You do that by saying "Family History is more than just dates, records, and research."
I fully believe you won't push genealogist out, you'll invite reinforcements in.
(In case you missed it, I also wrote a post called Tech Tuesday: Family Search Redesign Hacks Off Old Guard Genealogists, but not me about negative posts associated with the FamilySearch.org redesign).


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At first glance, a North Beverly home on Essex Street may appear like any other in the area. That is, until one takes a closer look. Signs cheering on the success of hometown "American Idol" contestant Angie Miller are displayed on the lawn and in the front windows. That's because this home belongs to the star vocalist's first fans, her family.
At first glance, a North Beverly home on Essex Street may appear like any other in the area. That is, until one takes a closer look. Signs cheering on the success of hometown "American Idol" contestant Angie Miller are displayed on the lawn and in the front windows. That's because this home belongs to the star vocalist's first fans, her family.
Angie, a 2012 graduate of Beverly High School, has excelled on the FOX hit reality competition show, singing her way into the Top 5 last week with glowing reviews from the celebrity judges.
Angie's father, Rev. Guy Miller, her mother, Rev. Tana Miller, and brother, Jonathan Miller have been there for it all, watching through the years as Angie has gone from talented student performer to worldwide phenomenon.
"We're a musical family," said Tana. "My husband plays the keyboard, I play the guitar, and our son Jonathan plays everything. [Angie] would come with us to rehearsals, bringing her Barbies and playing on the pews."
Tana said Angie originally began playing the guitar, but later switched over to the piano when taking lessons from an instructor on Cape Cod, where the Millers lived for eight years, when Guy and Tana served as pastors for a church there.
"Even before that, Angie always had lead roles and solos in children's theater," said Tana. "She couldn't wait to get on a stage, she wasn't the least bit fearful."
Tana said that later on, Angie participated in several musicals at Beverly High School, including "The Will Rogers Follies," "My Fair Lady" and "Thoroughly Modern Millie." Additionally, Angie had roles in productions associated with local churches, where she played Young Belle in a production of "Scrooge" put on by the Calvary Christian Church in Lynnfield.
Another key moment in the development of Angie's vocal talents came during the Fine Arts Festival in Phoenix, Ariz. in 2011. The Fine Arts Festival is an annual national event put on by the Assemblies of God and designed to provide an outlet for students to display their ministry gifts.
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You can also follow Angie herself on Twitter at twitter.com/AngieAI12 and send her fan mail at 7800 Beverly Boulevard, Suite 251, Los Angeles, CA 90036.
festival," said Tana. "There are different categories, and one of the largest is 'Female Vocal Solo,' which had over 1,000 girls in it."
Tana said that Angie ended up placing very high in the competition at the time, out of all the contestants entered nationwide.
"She was No. 7 in all of America and made their Top 10 list," said Tana.
Becoming a star
Last spring, when Angie had just graduated Beverly High School, Tana explained that Angie was offered three different vocal scholarships. "We checked out those colleges," Tana said "One day, she came to me and said, 'Mom, I really feel like I want to try out for 'American Idol.'"
Tana stated that she knew Angie would be a good influence for young girls, and that her combination of character, beauty and talent represented the complete package of a star.
"I knew this was her dream, and I truly did think she would make the Top 10," Tana stated. "I told her to think and pray on it."
As far as Angie's success earned throughout the competition thus far, Tana said that she and the rest of the Angie's family are thrilled.
"We couldn't possibly be happier for her," said Tana.
That feeling is shared throughout the Beverly community, as many have actively shown their support for the singing star in numerous ways. Beverly Main Streets distributed signs encouraging the public to vote for Angie on "American Idol," Todd's Sporting Goods produced and sold "Team Angie" T-shirts with proceeds benefiting the music department at Beverly High School, and the Happy Clam Seafood Café has created a "Set Me Free" sandwich in Angie's honor — referencing an original song of hers titled, "You Set Me Free," which the singer performed on an "American Idol" broadcast in February. The YouTube video of that performance has reached well over 3 million views online.
"It's the coolest thing that it means so much to people. If she came home and saw all this, she would say, 'Whoa.' I don't think it's really hit her," Tana said of the impact of Angie's success on Beverly.
Tana added that she has a few moments every day where she cries, but specified they were happy tears.
"I'm extremely happy that her dreams are coming true," said Tana. "She would spend three hours a day here playing the piano and singing. It's very hard to get used to not hearing that, but thank God for iTunes. It's definitely quiet. I'm glad my son is still here."
Tana shared that Jonathan, a member of the band Exiting the Fall, is currently helping to record the group's latest album.
"Jon and Angie have been best friends for years; they talk all the time," said Tana, adding that Angie's brother is a musically gifted person in his own right, and often acts as Angie's musical counselor in passing along good advice to her.
"Plus, there's her daddy," Tana said, with a smile. "She loves to get input from him."
Tana also shared that she has been keeping a collection of articles and other items devoted to covering her daughter's singing accomplishments on "American Idol."
"I'm not sure what to do with them," said Tana. "Frame them, make a scrapbook?"
Tana explained that throughout the competition, she and her husband, Guy, have spent a lot of time flying back and forth from Beverly to Los Angeles.
"We've been taking turns going back and forth out there," Tana explained. "We serve as co-pastors of Remix Church in Salem, and the church needs to be set up and torn down every week."
Tana said that the church's services are held weekly in Salem's Bentley Elementary School.
"Hopefully for the last few weeks of the competition, Guy, myself and Jonathan will all be able to go out to Los Angeles together," said Tana, explaining that the past few months have been "a wild ride," but that the family's happiness for Angie has made it all worthwhile.
"The reality of it all hasn't hit us yet," Tana said. "We all know that things will be different from this point on, because her future opportunities won't be here in Beverly, Massachusetts. They will likely be away from here."
Tana said that life for the Miller family going forward will be different than what it has been in the past, but they have faith in their daughter's aspirations.
"She knows her calling. She wants to sing," said Tana.
A natural performer
Angie's father, Guy, said that her desire to sing grew through watching her musical family perform from the time she was very young.
"She saw her mom, dad and brother up on stage playing instruments," said Guy. "Through school and church, she grew into it naturally."
Guy said that Angie's interest in performing gradually increased through performing in musicals as she got older, as she received positive feedback. Her father added that those positive experiences only increased Angie's desire.
"I think what sets her apart from a lot of guys and girls her age is her confidence," said Guy.
On Angie trying out for "American Idol," Guy said that he was not an avid viewer of the television show and had no idea that it was something his daughter wanted to pursue.
"I was outside the whole 'Idol' loop," said Guy, adding that his wife, Tana, knew what entering the "American Idol" audition process would mean for both Angie and their family, but that he didn't grasp all that was involved at first.
"In talking with Tana and Angie, I could see then that it could be a great opportunity," Guy explained.
With regards to the amount of success that Angie has enjoyed since the competition began, Guy said that his response to it comes in two ways.
On one hand, Guy said that he was not surprised at the level of Angie's talent, since she's just doing now what she did every day in the family home growing up — only now singing to a worldwide audience, along with the accompaniment of professional musicians and choreographers.
"She's always had the chops," Guy said of his daughter's performing skills.
On a separate level, Guy added that given the stage and scope of everything that's been happening in her life over the last few months, he's seen his daughter grow as a person.
"It's how well she's taking everything in stride," said Guy. "How she handles the cameras, feedback from the judges. That's the biggest thing I've noticed. Pressure can bring out the best or worst in someone, and it's brought out the best in her."
Guy said that he is proud of his daughter and wishes her the best going forward with her performing. He also spoke of how his Angie's faith has traveled with her in this new chapter of her life.
"I'm just hoping that Angie can let the world know that followers of Christ can be natural and normal," Guy stated. "She's bringing faith into an arena that's hard to bring it into. It means a lot to me to see the example that's she set."
Guy also had kind words for the city of Beverly, and how they've taken to supporting Angie.
"It's really getting to be overwhelming, in a good sense of the word," said Guy. "The fact that they've gotten behind her just based on what they've seen on TV is really something. It's just been very fun and exciting. We're enjoying the ride, and are glad that Beverly has gone along with us."


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A s Beej warms up the Jamestown Community Chorus for its weekend presentation "Spring Fling: Our Salute to Broadway," he offers a bit of nostalgia.
"You're the Top" comes from the 1934 musical "Anything Goes" by Cole Porter. Which famous band leader had a top 10 hit with it that year?
The chorus will present performances on Saturday, May 7, at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, May 8, at 3 p.m. at the Central Baptist Church.
Sing on!
The sun didn't come out at the right time at Mackerel Cove, but friends of the ducks did as 1,000 of the rubber birds bobbled to shore in the first Great Duck Derby Saturday to benefit the Lawn Avenue School's eighth grade class trip to Washington D.C.
There is still a month to go, so if you missed the chance to contribute and compete at the beach, you can still help out a student by making out a check to the Jamestown school and sending it to Susan Baccari, 10 Weatherly Court, Jamestown, RI 02835.
Ed Sylvia and Kath O'Neill say that last week's poser, "Don't You (Forget About Me)," was introduced by the Scottish rock group Simple Minds. Carol Baldwin said it was also sung by The Breakfast Club. The most recent offering was probably by David Cook.
As to Beej's question, Kath O'Neill correctly replied, "Zero Mostel was cast as Tevye in the Broadway poduction of 'Fiddler on the Roof' and Topol played that role in the film version of the show. To life!" Jane Murray, who plays oboe and English horn, writes, "Theodore Bikel played Tevye on the national tour which stopped in Providence in the 80s. I played in the pit orchestra."
Kathleen Golini would like to spend Mother's Day at lunch with her family at the Bay Voyage Inn.
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We received an e-mail from Cynthia Smith concerning a new scheme of carjacking that police are warning drivers about. We thought it important to share it with you.
You walk across the parking lot, unlock your car and get inside. You start the engine and shift into reverse. When you look into the rearview mirror to back out of your parking space, you notice a piece of paper stuck to the middle of the rear window. So, you shift into park, unlock your doors, and jump out of your car to remove that paper that is obstructing your view. When you reach the back of your car, that is when the carjackers appear out of nowhere, jumps into your car and takes off.
And guess what, ladies? I bet your purse is still in the car. So now the carjacker has your car, your home address, your money and your keys. Your home and your whole identity are now compromised. And, what if there was a child in the car?
Stay Alert!
Laura Smith said she would like the day off work and hang out with her son Alex on Mother's Day.
Kath O'Neil writes "with dismay" about the deer carcass just off the road at the corner of East Shore Road and Carr Lane. "Sadly, it has been there for quite some time. Certainly it is not adding to the health and safety of our residents."
Hang in; we'll call and find out if someone is studying the problem.
It's really true: Jamestown Hardware can order you anything.
"Out to dinner with my family and grandkids" is where Maxine Clark is spending Mother's Day.
Hope Darigan would like to embark on a round-the-world cruise on that day. But first she must stop at 3 p.m. at the Central Baptist Church to sing in concert with the Jamestown Community Chorus.
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multiFriday, January 22, 2010
I don't have one of those fancy ball winders. I love them, but have always thought, hey, my mom has wound countless balls of yarn for years, why can't I? So, I wind. And multi-tasking becomes a little more creative. I answer the phone. I cook dinner. I write e-mails. I bake cookies. I wear my yarn as a necklace and throw my ball into my pocket. Sometimes I walk around like this for hours. It works.
And speaking of cookies. I saw Rosemary made these, and Melana made these, and then I had to make these. I doubled the recipe, and then divided the dough into fours. One plain, one with raisins and walnuts, one with raisins, and one with chocolate chips. A cookie that fits all tastes in my family.
My favorite? (ABSOLUTE new favorite, as in can't WAIT to have for breakfast favorite?) Hands down, raisins and walnuts.
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I can't believe you don't have a fancy ball winder, but I admire your process!ReplyDelete
Have a great weekend!
Why haven't I thought of that???? You're a genius!ReplyDelete
You are too cute. I don't have a ball winder but I do have a swift - that i rarely use because it's too much trouble to open it to the precise width so that the yarn doesn't fall off or stretch and then to secure it to a table...so I end up winding by hand too.ReplyDelete
Three rave reviews can't be wrong - now i need to make those cookies too. They look so yummy!
I don't have a swift or a winder either, but I do wish I did! winding 1000 yards of laceweight cashmere can get old after a while (as I often do when recycling yarn). I would LOVE a winder!ReplyDelete
I love the look of a hand-wound ball. Don't you think it has so much more character than one made otherwise?!ReplyDelete
Have you ever made the ones in the cookbook One Bite Won't Kill You by Ann Hodgman? They are awesome. I have started liking nuts in my cookies, too. Wonder what that's all about. But I will try this recipe, too - like the idea of making four kinds, though then that means I'd have to "try" all four until they were finished...ReplyDelete
LOVE the yarn necklace leslie! and the cookies are making me drool, and excited to have a kitchen to bake some myself!ReplyDelete
At the lys I always thought the ball winder caused more trouble than it was worth. Most of the time winding yarn up is pretty relaxing.ReplyDelete
totally winding my own too.ReplyDelete
the thought is this:
$40 for a ball winder
$40 for more yarn?
easy choice!
love the cookie choice this week. will be making them soon:)
yeah, those are the best.ReplyDelete
i have a ball winder. and a swift. my mom got them for me for my birthday one year. but i hate using them. so carl winds my balls of yarn with them. he has much more patience than i...
I love pretty much everything I've made from SmittenKitchen. It's great for when I need some food inspiration!ReplyDelete
Mmmm, the cookies look great! I have to laugh at your 'ball-winding' method! I can't believe you don't have a ball winder because you do so much knitting. I don't even know how to wind a ball without one :)ReplyDelete
absolutely love it that you custom bake your cookies, what a great mom!ReplyDelete
My mom just gave me a ball winder for Christmas and my fiance became sad saying, "But I like it when I help you wind your yarn." Sweet man. :)ReplyDelete
All these years I thought I was torturing him having him hold his two arms bent upward so I could stretch my skein over them and wind away. Apparently I was wrong!
What brand jeans are you wearing in your pic? They look comfy... :)
I wouldn't think of having a ball winder either....just work on it when you can....and WHY haven't I ever thought of dividing the dough up into parts to customize my cookies!!!!?????? Brilliant! It is always the little things that make us happiest :)ReplyDelete
whatever works! and if your knitting is any indication...it works!ReplyDelete
oatmeal cookies are mark's favorite! I think he deserves a little surprise this week! thanks for sharing.
i would love a swift, but don't feel i knit enough to justify it. but i hate winding so fatty does it for me. yay!ReplyDelete
and now i am craving oatmeal cookies. yum.
Well, your solution is so old school I love it. Also--the swift frequently results in terrible tangles, so you really aren't missing anything!ReplyDelete
These cookies look so good!I hear winding a ball of yarn the way you do can be relaxing. You go girl!ReplyDelete
totally love this post,and the pictures too!ReplyDelete
i've used my knees and had the kids hold the yarn, but the kids get "bored".....i'll try my neck next time...hopefully i won't strangle myself!
made the cookies again with walnuts....more yum, now i'll try them again with chocolate chips...what a good mom you are splitting the dough into 4! :)
I like your winding process. Sometimes they wind my yarn in the shop and sometimes, like you, I just wind at home. It's kind of nice to do it on your own.ReplyDelete
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I used to be wondering what's up with that bizarre gravatar??? I know 5am is early and I am not looking my best at that hour, however I hope I don't appear to be this! I'd nonetheless make that face if I am asked to do 100 pushups. lol Anyway, in my language, there will not be a lot good supply like this.ReplyDelete
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Lawsuit prevention: Gun owner immunity neededEDITORIAL
February 23. 2013 1:26AM
If the state Senate and the governor follow the House's unexpected lead, Granite State gun owners will not be victimized by frivolous lawsuits as Lawrence Secord of Maine was last year.
Readers might remember the terrible murders of James Walker, 34, of Denmark, Maine, William Jones, 25, of Walpole, Mass., and Gary Jones, 23, of Halifax, Mass., on July 2, 2007. Michael Woodbury walked into the Army Barracks store in Conway with the intention of robbing it. In the process he killed Walker, the store manager, and the two Joneses (unrelated), a pair of buddies who had been hiking and just happened to be in the wrong place at the wrong time.
Woodbury admitted to the murders and was sentenced to life in prison. Gail Jones of Halifax, Mass., mother of Gary Jones, later sued Woodbury's grandfather, Lawrence Secord, in an attempt to hold him responsible for her son's killing.
Woodbury had stolen Secord's .22 caliber pistol from his Wentworth's Location hunting cabin before going on a multi-state crime spree that ended in the Conway murders. Gail Jones claimed Secord negligently stored his gun, which resulted in her son's death. Secord had left the gun unloaded in a locked cabin.
The first tip that this was a frivolous lawsuit came from Jones herself. "That is where I've taken this, not out of retaliation because it's not that," the Associated Press quoted her as saying. Her goal, she said, was that "maybe something else can become of it, and in this instance, just maybe trying to stiffen up the gun laws in New Hampshire or putting some responsibility on a homeowner that owns guns."
She added, "What we're trying to do in New Hampshire is to just get the word out there that if you are a gun owner, you need to be responsible, you need to take precautions."
Dragging an innocent man through federal court is no way to send a public service message, or to advocate for policy changes. Though court precedents had established that Jones had no case, there was no law to make that clear and effectively prevent the lawsuit in the first place. With no immunity law on the books, she and her lawyers saw the chance to sway a judge, and they took it.
On Wednesday the New Hampshire House voted 212-151 to prevent similar abuses of the court system in the future. House Bill 388, on its way to the Senate, would grant gun owners immunity from civil liability if their guns are stolen and later used in crimes. This is not a law that the state should need to pass. Unfortunately, it needs to.
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Panorama is a non-smoking resort! Staff are all very friendly and helpful. Prices for the 'gold' level accomodation was quite good but one should shop for the best prices. 1 bedroom condo is comfortable and supplied with some basic utensils, dishes and pots and pans and a hair dryer in the bathroom. Stop in Invermere for groceries before you head up to the mountain, Panaorama convenience store has basic groceries, liquor, beer & wine and at corner store prices. Restaurants in the resort range from pub fare to fine dining with prices to match isolated location. The hot pools are great after a day of riding or skiing. Traverses on the mountain make some areas hard for snowboarders to get to. Panorama makes snow (hard pack = hard on the legs) and that may or not have a softer layer of natural snow on top. New quad lifts are welcome, bye-bye T-bars. Virtually no lift lines except the last day we were there (beginning of the Alberta Feb. long weekend and President's week (U.S.)
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OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) — Another measure seeking to control gun violence has failed in the Washington state Legislature. A bill that would have required people to surrender their weapons when they are placed under a restraining order did not get a Senate vote ahead of a key deadline yesterday. Democratic Rep. Roger Goodman expressed frustration about the lack of a vote, saying the measure was the most rational bill related to guns that the Legislature was considering this year. Republican Sen. Mike Padden says the measure didn't get a vote because some were concerned about the idea of taking guns away from people who hadn't been convicted of a crime.


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Witkowski Injured; Will Miss Force OpenerSubmitted by timothy on October 3, 2008 - 10:23
Lightning defensive prospect and 2008 6th round pick Luke Witkowski is reportedly out with an injury and will miss the inaugral season opener of Fargo Force Friday night when they travel to play the Omaha Lancers. The Force is coached by long time UND head coach Dean Blais. The Force begin the USHL season with an eight game road trip, with their home opener on October 30 against the Sioux Falls Stampede.
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The Fargo Force have announced they have selected Tampa's 2008 6th round pick Luke Witkowski to join the roster of the USHL's newest team for the 2008-09 season. The 6'2", 200 lbs. defenseman has signed a letter of intent with Western Michigan University of the CCHA having deferred enrollment until the 2009-10 season. Witkowski became a free agent in May after the Ohio Junior Blue Jackets of the USHL ceased operations for the 2008-09 season after just two years.
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From a story dated June 28, the official site of the Western Michigan University athletic program reported that Lightning 2008 draftee Luke Witkowski will defer his enrollment at WMU until the 2009-2010 season. Witkowski had signed a letter of intent in November 2007.
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As a farm machinery mechanic and writer, Dan brings a hands-on approach that only a pro can muster. Along with his In the Shop blog, Dan writes a column by the same name as well as the Shop Series for Farm Journal magazine. Always providing practical information, he is a master at tackling technical topics and making them easy for all of our readers to understand. He and his wife, Becky, live near Bouton, Iowa.
So, it can be boring on the farm this time of year, and a trip to town is often a welcome break. In case you need an excuse to make that trip, here are some sure-fire ways to damage batteries in farm equipment so you have to drive to town for new ones:
-Store them in below-zero temperatures at less than full charge. I don't fully understand the chemistry, but from personal experience know that the electrolyte in a well-charged battery is very resistant to freezing, while the electrolyte in discharged batteries will freeze. Fully frozen batteries are junk batteries because the pressure from the expanding ice either ruptures the battery's case or damages the plates inside.
-Connect an industrial-duty battery charger to a battery, set it to "boost," and leave it charging for half-day or more. "Boost" settings are "dumb" settings---the charger keeps pouring high amperage into the battery whether the battery can accept it or not. Overcharging a battery can kill it. Unless a battery charger is specifically designed to monitor and self-adjust charging rates, be very cautious about leaving chargers attached to batteries for more than a couple hours at high amperage settings.
-Lose your temper while trying to clean the battery clamps and terminals. Been there, done that myself. Trying to clean battery terminals in the back corner of the machine shed, with poor lighting so you can't see what you're doing, is a sure-fire way to light the fuse on a temper tantrum. Your hands are numb, you're fumbling with cold wrenches while wearing gloves, and it's tempting to start pounding, twisting and prying on the clamps and terminals to get them apart. Plastic battery cases are more brittle when cold so it's possible to crack the case if you pry or pound on it. Rough twisting or prying of the cable clamps can dislodge/crack the junction between the top of the case and the battery post. Batteries are tough but they're not indestructible.
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What is competence?
The Nautical Archaeology Society has now published its study into what makes someone a competent maritime archaeologist and has made recommendations for how to make competency of skills the key for future participation in maritime archaeology in the UK.
Two years in the making, and commissioned by English Heritage, the project has been undertaken to relate archaeological skills training to standards. The research was designed to identify the range and level of skills required in maritime archaeology, define competencies, identify and define how 'fit-for-purpose' training is developed in order to meet those standards, and to determine how sufficient opportunities can be provided to both gain and maintain competencies.
Input into the study was sought from a variety of individuals and key stakeholder organisations interested in maritime archaeology, education, training and standards, with workshops held in Edinburgh, London and Plymouth in 2008. The consultation focused on the needs of employers' and the public interest for specific competencies. The study also used four practitioner case studies to assess whether the UK National Occupational Standards for Archaeology and the National Vocational Qualification in Archaeological Practice are appropriate mechanisms for validation of practitioner competency in maritime archaeology. Finally the study was supplemented by an online survey questionnaire designed to inform the consultation.
The recommendations in the report include:
- Promotion and support for UK National Occupational Standards for Archaeology
- Encouraging the use of the National Vocational Qualification in Archaeological Practice
- Creation of a competency scheme to allow verification of practitioners abilities
- Creation of standards for peer reviewing of archaeological work
- Future use of the European Qualification Framework to harmonise training standards
- Need to increase practitioners abilities to work on and understand submerged landscapes and industrial archaeological remains
- A training strategy that incorporates skills acquisition via short course attendance and increasing opportunities for experience and mentoring for practitioners through collaborative long term research driven training projects to help bridge the gap between academic education and vocational skills training.
Mark Beattie-Edwards, Programme Director with the Nautical Archaeology Society says that "It is great to be able to release the results of the benchmarking study, which we hope will contribute to the development of coordinated training provision for maritime archaeologists, encompassing the aspirations and needs of both professional and avocational archaeologist. However the important next step is to act swiftly and put forward proposals to the government's heritage agencies to act on these recommendations".
Ian Oxley, Head of Maritime Archaeology at English Heritage has said "This innovative project has helped to define the training and knowledge requirements of a maritime archaeologist, building on earlier work commissioned by English Heritage. With this information, we shall be able to devise training strategies to ensure the development and continuation of appropriate expertise for the future, particularly with respect to continued exploitation and interest in our seas."
The full report can be downloaded from the link below.
Benchmarking Competency Final Report (pdf)
Project Recommendations (taken from page 48-51)
Recommendations for further work following the "Benchmarking Competency" study are: Promotion and support for UK National Occupational Standards for Archaeology
- Using the new National Vocational Qualification in Archaeology
- Creation of a competency scheme to allow verification of practitioners abilities
- Creation of standards for peer reviewing of work
- Use of the European Qualification Framework to harmonise training standards
- Increasing opportunities for practitioners to work on and understand submerged landscapes and industrial archaeological remains including 20th century shipwrecks
- Support for courses that specially target gaps in current provision
- Support for opportunities for knowledge acquisition and skills training
1. Promotion and support for UK National Occupational Standards for Archaeology
As has already been stated in Section 5.2 the National Occupational Standards (NOS) in Archaeological Practice were first prepared in 2002 and subsequently restructured (although their content has not been changed) by the Creative and Cultural Skills Council in 2006. These NOS were created to be the benchmarks of performance, setting out what tasks skilled practitioners need to be able to undertake in order to demonstrate their competence in the workplace. These skills include technical and archaeological skills as well as the other, generic, workplace skills that are needed by archaeologists. In the 21st century world driven by standards and efficiency the NOS should provide the required objective measures of performance.
However at present the NOS are little used and little understood by most archaeological practitioners. The reason being that few are even aware of their existence and the role that the NOS can play in their workplace or their career development. It recommended therefore that more work be done to proliferate the NOS into archaeology. All training providers including universities and the NAS should ensure that their short courses and their academic programmes are easily measured against the NOS units to demonstrate that courses are "fit for purpose". Since January 2009 the NAS has undertaken this on all its NAS Part 3 short courses delivered in the UK. Other organisations such as the Archaeology Training Forum and the Institute for Archaeologists Professional Training Committee have a crucial role to play in the promotion of the NOS within the sector.
The acceptance of the standards, the process of benchmarking archaeological work and archaeological training against these, will support those with the power to authorise work in ensuring that competent "archaeologists" can and do deliver quality work, of good (objective) measure, and published accordingly. It is believed that standards will also help new entrants to the discipline, as they can provide a framework for education and training agencies to develop "fit for purpose" syllabi and assist individuals in their personal competence development and career progression.
2. Using the new National Vocational Qualification in Archaeology
Following on from the acceptance and proliferation of the NOS, a recommendation of the "Benchmarking" study is the use of the competency units of the NVQ in Archaeological Practice as a method to provide the benchmark of competence; the benchmark which the profession currently lacks.
Although still in its infancy, the Qualification is generating interest amongst both career and avocational archaeologists. Naturally all new NVQ's will take time to embed within a sector and will evolve as candidates begin to undertake the qualification (Trevor Meakin, EDI, pers. comm.), but in order for the qualification to become embedded in the discipline it needs to be fully supported and promoted. For maritime archaeology it is recommended that training providers undertake the necessary procedures to become NVQ Assessment Centres who would then be able to assess NVQ candidates whose "workplace" (whether paid or voluntary) was within the maritime archaeological sphere.
As stated in the report, the NVQ Level 3 and 4 frameworks have been used to define the competence levels in the "Benchmarking" study. The absence of a Level 2 standard has meant that using the NVQ framework for the study leaves a gap at the lower end of the competence scales and that this has affected both assessment of competence of individuals and of training provision. Some of the existing training is not targeted at Level 3 or 4 but rather at a Level 2 standard. Many Continuing Professional Development (CPD) courses for example simply aim to give an awareness of issues in a new technology or a specialised archaeological domain.
It is recommended that the development of a Level 2 NVQ in Archaeological Practice be considered and pursued. Both EDI (the accrediting body who submitted the Vocational Qualification in Archaeological Practice to the Qualifications and Curriculum Authority) and the IfA have indicated their interest in this recommendation.
3. Creation of a competency scheme to allow verification of practitioner's abilities
In the report it was stated that a "candidate's portfolio of evidence of competence" was viewed by consultees and training providers as an appropriate measure of evaluating the abilities of an archaeological practitioner. This has implications for competence management strategies, in that respondents indicate that a portfolio of evidence is more important in verifying competency, rather than any specific qualification.
It is therefore a recommendation of this study that archaeologists, both professional and avocational could be encouraged to keep such a portfolio, irrespective of whether they are engaged on a formal qualification process and that a freely available template be formulated to allow maritime archaeologists to illustrate skills in appropriate competency areas. Downloadable templates would help people understand what to record, how to record it and would help to encourage consistent recording.
Candidates pursuing an NVQ, and those applying for professional membership of IfA are already required to assemble a portfolio, but archaeologists should be encouraged not just to see this as a one off, and training providers of all forms need to be ensuring (and explaining how at enrolment), their students develop good habits in keeping such a portfolio or competency record – with the actual evidence (witness statements), and an indexed log. It is envisaged that such a portfolio of evidence could be used for licence applications for protected wrecks under the 1973 Act and for professional membership of the IfA. It is believed that this would be an inexpensive way to demonstrate competence.
The study has suggested that a similar scheme could also be appropriate when work is carried out by avocational teams, where the individual qualifications or CVs of team members is not thought to be as good a guide to competence of the team as the previous experience of the team. This suggests that strategies should be followed that sustain, encourage and support teams to work together over a long period of time.
4. Creation of standards for peer reviewing of work
The consultation carried out as part of this study has demonstrated that a popular method of competency assessment by the academic sector is the process of peer review. In fact, within most heritage agency funded work peer review is already commonplace. Within English Heritage commissioned work, peer review is applied to the Project Design, to progress reports as well as publication. Peer review, if managed well, is a good way to transfer skills (as commented by consultees), and feedback from peer review was favoured by consultees as a choice of assessment. It is therefore a recommendation of this study that maritime archaeologists are encouraged to seek peer review (even where not mandatory), and it is recommended that public funds be used to supporting a framework for providing positively critical mentors to undertake such peer review.
Section 7.3 of the report proposes the development and implementation of peer reviewed national standards that support the objectivity of the peer review system; such a system has worked well in the Netherlands, and may find acceptance in the UK. It is therefore a recommendation that UK archaeological bodies consider a similar approach to support the peer review system.
5. Use of the European Qualification Framework to harmonise training standards
This study has for the first time attempted to establish whether it is possible to achieve an international consensus on what constitute the core skills of a maritime archaeologist. Many of the individuals consulted on this issue raised doubts about the achievability, whilst the majority felt it desirable in order to support free movement of people between countries and to enable knowledge to be derived to consistent standards throughout the world. The report states that the introduction of the European Qualification Framework, should mean that in the future there will be much more harmonisation of skill requirements and training standards across Europe. This report recommends further work be undertaken to try to gain international consensus and that training providers use the European Qualification Framework to benchmark their courses.
6. Increasing practitioners abilities to work on and understand submerged landscapes and industrial archaeological remains
The consultation exercise has illustrated that for many practitioners the level of understanding and knowledge of submerged landscapes is low. Many have had no experience of working on submerged landscape sites and therefore it is recommended that a programme be instigated to increase practical competence of working on these sites.
Equally, with the increasing interest in industrial archaeology, it seems that there is a potential resource in inland waterways and man-made lakes that is not being explored by maritime archaeologists.
7. Supporting opportunities for knowledge acquisition and skills training
One of the key conclusions of the research undertaken as part of the "Benchmarking" study has been that "qualified does not equal competent". Whilst this simple statement might sound obvious it has been backed by English Heritage (Roberts & Trow 2002) and the Archaeology Training Forum (2003) and supported by input by consultees. These ranged from qualified archaeologists for whom their lack of practical skills has hindered their careers and also from avocational practitioners who have felt their practical experience and skills did not give them a theoretical grounding in archaeology. It is therefore the recommendation of this study that various measures be supported that would help address the weaknesses in the system.
The report has suggested that a range of measures should include:
- Short course topics that address gaps in knowledge and skills for intrusive investigative techniques, historical research and desk based assessment, on seaplanes / crashed aircraft, inland waterways, submerged landscapes and industrial archaeology including the significance of 20th century shipwrecks.
- Support for groups undertaking work on nationally protected sites following assessment of training needs and skills gaps.
- Support for long-term research based training field schools that should be tied into local or national research frameworks or potentially to the "Heritage at Risk Register" (English Heritage 2008) that maximise learning opportunities and are accredited by a recognised UK body.


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KATMANDU, Nepal (AP) — Poultry farmers in Nepal have stopped trucks importing chicken from India for KFC restaurants and destroyed the cargo.
Nepal has banned chicken from India since bird flu broke out in India four years ago.
Chief government administrator of Dhading district Bed Prasad Kharel says farmers stopped and seized two trucks bringing the frozen chicken to Nepal's capital, Katmandu, on Saturday. A brief scuffle broke out between police and the farmers.
Police say authorities took control of the trucks, but that after consultation with livestock officials the cargo was dumped in a pit and covered.
KFC, the only Western fast-food restaurant in Nepal, says it imports its chicken from Brazil. Kharel says the tags on the cargo showed it came from India.
KFC officials in Nepal would not immediately comment Sunday.


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Editor's Note: Apple CEO Tim Cook announced the new iPad today. This is a live blog of the coverage. To read in chronological order, read from the bottom up.
2:25 P.M. : Tim Cook is back. He plays an ad that highlights the display. He thanks Apple employees, calling them "The most innovative on earth."
"Across the year, you're going to see a lot more of this kind of innovation. We are just getting started," Cook says.
The conference ends.
2:20 P.M. : Apple will keep the iPad 2, priced at $399.
2:18 P.M. : Also, a digital approach to scrapbooking, called Journals. They can be published to iCloud and shared with others through a standard browser. This is $4.99, available today.
Schiller is back. "Don't let anyone ever tell you that you can't create on an iPad," he says.
First line in the video: "We believe technology is at its very best when it's invisible."
(I'm beginning to think they're trying to reset the naming here, that they're just calling it "iPad" the way the iMac is just the iMac.)


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The following commentary does not necessarily reflect the views of AgWeb or Farm Journal Media. The opinions expressed below are the author's own.
As a farm machinery mechanic and writer, Dan brings a hands-on approach that only a pro can muster. Along with his In the Shop blog, Dan writes a column by the same name as well as the Shop Series for Farm Journal magazine. Always providing practical information, he is a master at tackling technical topics and making them easy for all of our readers to understand. He and his wife, Becky, live near Bouton, Iowa.
From my vantage point, farmers are a lot more concientious about cleaning up equipment before storing it for the winter than they used to be. I used to see combines parked in machine sheds that looked like they had loose straw stacked on their rear decks, and planters that had a couple bags of seed still in the seed hoppers. Today most machines in machine sheds have been blown off, washed up and lubed prior to storage.
But there are some areas that often get overlooked. On combines, rock traps are easily overlooked, as are sumps at the bottom of vertical unloading augers, clean grain elevators and tailings elevators. Since all those areas are "low points," any water from washing the machine, or any rain that fell on the machine during harvest, accumulates in those areas. If they aren't cleaned out, by next summer each area will be packed with a lovely mass of rotting grain, resting against the bearings and shafts at the bottom of those augers an elevators.
Planters have sat in the shed for several months by now, but if there's any seed left in hoppers or bins, it's an inviting target for mice and rats. When living was easy last summer, the varmints may have ignored that treated seed, but this winter when food is harder to come by, they'll be glad to set up housekeeping inside seed tubes or planter frame tubes. If they get bored, they're plenty of wiring harnesses routed through those areas that they can gnaw on for entertainment.
Sprayers don't have much attraction for varmints, and by nature don't acquire much crop debris, but the very chemicals they deliver can harm them during storage. It's a no-brainer to drain the spray system AND flush it with RV antifreeze. Sprayer manufacturers say that it's best to flush with antifreeze because merely draining risks "missing" low points in valves or controls that will then freeze and damage the component. In most cases, manufacturers also prefer to have spray pumps and valves stored "wet"--as in, with liquid in them--to keep seals from drying out.
Tractors benefit from a good cleaning before storage, and any self-propelled machine benefits from some sort of plan to keep batteries charged. Whenever a battery's internal voltage falls below 12.6 volts it's possible for sulfation to begin. The best way to keep batteries at optimum charge is to hook them up to small, computerized "float chargers" or "battery maintainers" that constantly monitor batteries and keep them properly charged. These little gizmos aren't extremely pricey--from $15 to $50, depending on the size of the battery to be maintained, but when you compare the one-time price of a maintainer that will last many years to the $200 price of a large battery that was allowed to discharge and fail...
Don't forget to prep your summer toys for winter storage. Motorcycle batteries, motorcycle cooling systems, boat starting batteries, boat trolling motor batteries, boat bilge pumps, boat live well pumps--they all benefit from a little preventive maintenance.
Good advice but would like to add that using synthetic greases and lubes will make the job of preventative maintenance more enjoyable because synthetics will resist moisture and corrosion unlike petroleum based products. I wish I had known about this 35 years ago.


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Grand Theft Auto 5 pre-orders for £30 at Tesco
SavyGamer has spotted a discount code allowing you to pre-order Grand Theft Auto 5 at Tesco for just £30 including delivery, well below the £45 standard for high-profile new releases. The UK retail market regularly enters a bloody brawl over major launches as specialist and independent stores struggle to match the deep discounts of large chains. GTA5's release date isn't till northern spring 2013, but the battle has apparently begun.
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Selena Gomez Shows Support for Young Cancer-Stricken Fan
Proving that her heart is almost as big as her hits, Selena Gomez recently showed some love for a very sick fan. Sophia Pasquarella, a five-year-old girl suffering from leukemia, sang Gomez's 'Who Says,' which her parents then uploaded it to YouTube on Jan. 5, writing, "Sophia is a 5yr old little girl fighting leukemia. Music is her medicine."
The video eventually made its way to Gomez, who tweeted a link to it on Jan. 28, writing, "Sophia your [sic] adorable."
Gomez is right. Philadelphia native Pasquarella, donning a fedora atop her hairless head, clings to her microphone while sitting on her stairs. She sings her little heart out and actually sounds great, maintaining a grin the entire time. At the conclusion of the song, she drops the mic and just smiles into the camera.
It's probably impossible to watch this clip without melting. Music has the power to heal, and if Pasquarella's video karaoke is any indication, she should be on her way to wellness soon. PopCrush wishes her a speedy recovery and lots of songs in the future!
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Tuesday, November 15, 2011
Untraceable tour: The Beats of Writing
I give you unequivocal assurance that this book is a must read! My unbiased brief review is below.
Untraceable is unbelievably good. It's unbearable when the main character Grace's dad goes missing and totally unfair that the case might be closed. Grace's unadulterated love of nature is evident throughout the novel. The chemistry Grace has with another male character is undeniable. Yet, there's another boy who undoubtedly has her attention, too. There are plenty of unalienable characters that you will grow to despise them. The many twists and turns will keep you unhinged til the end. This book captured my undivided attention, and I read it in two days.
Untraceable comes out in 2 weeks!
Since you all know I love my tunes, I asked Shelli to share a little about her musical interests.
The Beats of Writing
1. What song can't you get out of your head this week?
I still have "Forget You" in my head. I don't know why I still can't lose that song. It's just fun to sing, and my kids love it.
2. What is your favorite band? (or bands)
Yikes. I love so many bands and songs. It really depends on my mood. This month, I love Coldplay, Adele, Rachel Yamagata, Jack Johnson.
3. What is the last concert you went to?
Oh gosh, I know the first. It was Dolly Parton's and Kenny Roger's Islands in the Stream tour. My mom took me with her. The last concert I went to was Black Eyes Peas and Pussycat Dolls. Or was it Rod Stewart? I did go to a KISS concert in an outdoor theatre - that was a fun experience. A little scary too.
4. Do you write to music? If so what types of songs do you listen to.
Once I plot out a story and know what is happening. Yes, I write to a scene. I have a different song for each chapter that puts me in the mood. For example, in Untraceable, the first scene is a chase scene in the woods. I listened to Muse's "Time is Running Out." My character's name is Grace so when I sit down to write I always play U2's "Grace." The lyrics are so perfect for my book.
5. If your life had a soundtrack, what would be your main song?
I actually posted about this along time ago, because my life is a soundtrack. (See post here.)
Right now? "Crazy" by Gnarls Barkley. No seriously – the songs that really touch me that I always go back to when I need to straighten out are "Live like We're Dying" from Kris Allen, "Glitter in the Air" by Pink, or "Fix You" by Coldplay.
Great choices! Things are "Crazy" now I'm sure, and I hope you have some CRAZY awesome sales! Thank you, Shelli, for rockin' this interview!
Please visit Shelli at her blog or on Twitter. Also, check out her out at Goodreads!
You can sign up for Shelli's newsletter here. Anyone who is signed up for the newsletter will get a discount for the first 24 hours the books is released!
Untraceable will be available on November 29 in paperback and ebook at Amazon, B&N, iTunes, and other sellers.
28 comments:
- Natalie Aguirre said...
Great review Kelly. I so agree with it.
Interesting Shelli that you have a different song for each chapter. I might have to try that. Good luck with your debut.
- November 15, 2011 at 6:48 AM
- storyqueen said...
Very interesting interview.
So exciting that Shelli's book is finally almost here!
- November 15, 2011 at 8:00 AM
- Tina Laurel Lee said...
Very nice, Kelly! Looking forward to Shelli's book.
- November 15, 2011 at 8:34 AM
- Alex J. Cavanaugh said...
I write to music as well! Rogers and Parton? That's quite the first concert.
- November 15, 2011 at 9:16 AM
- Lola Sharp said...
Looking forward to Shelli's book. And I enjoyed the musical interview. :)
- November 15, 2011 at 9:21 AM
- Anita said...
Sending her good vibes, hoping she enjoys the experience!
- November 15, 2011 at 9:48 AM
- julie fedderson said...
I'm giggling so hard at the Dolly Parton concert. Music is so inspiring, I have to listen to something when I write. And Shelli's book sounds great!
- November 15, 2011 at 10:17 AM
Its great to meet Shelli. You can get to know a lot about a person by the music they listen to.
- November 15, 2011 at 11:23 AM
- Shannon O'Donnell said...
Ha! I love the way you used UN throughout your post--awesome! I loved this book!! :-)
- November 15, 2011 at 11:54 AM
- Bish Denham said...
Great review and interview, Kelly. Nice meeting you Shelli. Dolly Parton and Kiss? (I know, not at the same time, but what opposites!)
- November 15, 2011 at 2:59 PM
- Laura Pauling said...
Awesome! It was a terrific book! If you enjoy thrillers or just the struggle of a great character then you'll enjoy this one!
- November 15, 2011 at 5:29 PM
- Carolina Valdez Miller said...
Ah, lovely! Great interview, Kelly. I'll be sure to look into Untraceable!
- November 15, 2011 at 8:41 PM
- Kim Kasch said...
Fun interview - thanks for sharing it with us. :)
- November 15, 2011 at 9:17 PM
- Shelli (srjohannes) said...
Thanks everyone!
Kelly - I love the UN in your post - you clever girl you :) Thank you for taking the time to read the book and post about it! I really appreciate it.
Yes Alas - dolly pardon was my first concert but i just remembered my mom took me to Sha Na Na concert after Grease came out.
yes I am old.
- November 15, 2011 at 10:08 PM
- Cynthia Chapman Willis said...
Now I'm looking forward to reading Untraceable. Thanks, Kelly. Congratulations Shelli!
- November 16, 2011 at 8:24 AM
- Theresa Milstein said...
Unbelievably good review!
I hope your NaNo writing is going well.
- November 17, 2011 at 11:10 AM
- LTM said...
ooo... untraceable sounds incredible! Wait... And Dolly + Kenny?! Great concert. :D Best to Shelli! <3
- November 17, 2011 at 2:57 PM
luv your blog...I liked your interview...I sell books on my sites thru amazon.com
- November 18, 2011 at 11:40 AM
- Rena said...
It sounds great. I just saw her picture with the book this morning. :)
- November 20, 2011 at 11:14 AM
- Peggy Eddleman said...
Oh, my gosh! This sounds like such an awesome book! I'm excited for it.
Loved all the UNs. :)
- November 20, 2011 at 8:58 PM
- Kelly Polark said...
Thank you for all of your wonderful comments and support for Shelli!
Again, her book is seriously awesome!
- November 20, 2011 at 9:43 PM
- Jemi Fraser said...
Completely agree - the book is UNbelieveably good! :)
- November 21, 2011 at 9:19 PM
- Christina Lee said...
Well, you had my UNdivided attention! Looking forward to reading Shelli's book!
- November 22, 2011 at 11:42 AM
- Shelli (srjohannes) said...
This is UNreal - had me laughing UNcontrollably.
oh yeah and...UNderwear!
that always makes people smile :)
- November 22, 2011 at 8:37 PM
- C.R. Evers said...
looks like a great book! Can't wait!
- November 23, 2011 at 1:29 PM
- Jennifer Shirk said...
Perfect! Was looking for another great book for my niece for Christmas.!
- November 28, 2011 at 10:36 AM
- Theresa Milstein said...
NaNo is almost over. I hope writing has been going well.
- November 29, 2011 at 4:36 AM
- Shelli (srjohannes) said...
just popped back again to say hi - yes Im a dork
- December 7, 2011 at 6:01 PM


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Stumbled upon this on facebook and figured some might people appreciate it here. Might help kill the time at work. Long before the Hawks were everyone's preseason #1, they were still the coolest franchise to ever grace the NFL!
Man, I'd kill to hear John Facenda narrate the 2012 Seahawks NFL Films video. What a voice. The NFL needs another John Facenda.


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Tom Hanks is playing Walt Disney in the new film "Saving Mr. Banks" about the making of the film "Mary Poppins" and Disney released its first trailer for the film.The signature mustache sits well on Hanks' mug as he acts opposite Emma Thompson, playing author P.L Travers, who penned a series of children's books about English nanny Marry Poppins.
The film also stars Jason Schwartzman and B.J. Novak as Richard and Robert Sherman, who penned the songs to the iconic film, that was released in 1964.The trailer (embedded above) can also be seen at http://video.disney.com/embed/4e130be70eb618c738ea079f
The film is slated to debut in December 2013.


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