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There is no easy way to say this. LSU fans may want to close their ears for this one. LSU lost to Troy 24-21 on Saturday night in "Death Valley." Sure, Troy is not a doormat of a team. Be that as it may, Troy is not even near the competition of the SEC Conference.
Troy came into the game at 3-1, with their only loss coming to Boise St. 24-13. That's respectable to say the least. The odds makers obviously didn't have this one right. LSU came into the game a 20.5 favorite. On the other hand, the Trojans sure looked dominate.
Troy had come off of two close wins vs. Akron and New Mexico St. by a total of eight points. Also, Troy was picked to finish 3rd in the preseason rankings by Phil Steele. Troy came into Tiger Stadium to face an LSU team that won 49 straight non-conference games in a row. This tweet says it all.
It has been 6,217 days since LSU lost a non-conference home game.
— SEC Network (@SECNetwork) October 1, 2017
It's been that long. That streak was an astounding accomplishment by former coach Les Miles. Then again, LSU fans wanted Les Miles to go. Their wishes were granted. Now they may be thinking twice about that call.
Regardless, the Tigers are now 3-2 and have yet to face the toughest part of their schedule. The next three of four games are against Florida, Auburn, Ole Miss, and Alabama. For this reason, the Tigers are setting themselves for mediocrity. In other words, the start of a long enduring stretch that resembles 1989-1994.
In 1989, the LSU Tigers started a stretch of six years of losing records. Of course, this is a time that Tiger fans would like to forget. Furthermore, the idea that a #15 ranked team could fall that low is unthinkable.
First and foremost, the Troy Trojans broke something Saturday. Not only did the Trojans beat the LSU Tigers and snap the streak, they simply dominated. LSU was 16-0 against the Sunbelt conference coming into the game against Troy. In addition, Troy had just beaten a ranked team once in 21 tries before Saturday's historic win.
Ultimately, this loss represents more than all of that. In my opinion, the LSU Tigers are heading into very dangerous territory. From here on, there is always gonna be recruits that see that loss on the schedule in 2017. Even so, it's the future that really matters. LSU has been on top for so long. Inevitably, LSU football has been overdue for a wake up call. Even if it's just for a year or two.
To put it another way, the Tigers are heading in the wrong direction. Until the Tigers win a meaningful game, the chirping will continue. Although this may be true, the sting could be numbed by some huge wins. While the tough part of the schedule is coming, it's also an opportunity to see what this team is made of.
If Coach Orgeron wants to be at LSU for a long time, then winning every week better come quickly. LSU fans and boosters are not known for being patient. Additionally, the hiring of Coach O didn't exactly come with overwhelming admiration. Coach O was not exactly the first or second choice. However, this is his "once in a lifetime" chance to prove everyone wrong.
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Jacksonville Jaguars coach Gus Bradley has an odd situation this weekend. He has to try to beat the juggernaut he helped build.
For four seasons, Bradley was the defensive coordinator for the Seattle Seahawks, transforming the defensive unit into what now is one of the best in the NFL.
Bradley opted to leave his stellar creation to take over as the head coach of a franchise in disarray. Does he have any regrets?
"People ask me that a lot,'' Bradley said on a conference call Wednesday with Seahawks reporters. "I'm just happy for those guys. I'm not going to stop caring for those guys up there. They are very important to me. They gave me a lot and I wouldn't be in the position I'm in right now if it wasn't for those guys.
"I hold them in high regard. But this is a new step. I'm excited about this opportunity. We're not where we want to be yet, but it doesn't stop us from trying to get there as fast as we can."
Bradley is as upbeat a football coach as you'll ever see, which should help in guiding a team that likely will take its lumps this season.
"We're trying to build something special,'' Bradley said. "I've had a unique opportunity with our staff to really revamp our culture. It gives me the opportunity to share our message.
"We're seeing our guys get better. We're still making some mistakes in our growth, but I really like our guys, their attitude and their whole mentality."
Jacksonville enters Sunday's game at Seattle a 19½-point underdog, partially because of the defense that Bradley guided and the players he developed. He will watch those players from the other side of the field for the first time on Sunday.
"It is weird," Bradley said. "I watched the film [of the Seahawks defense] with my offensive staff and said, 'What is Deuce doing there? He can't do that.'"
Deuce is the nickname Bradley gave Seattle Pro Bowl free safety Earl Thomas. Bradley first wanted to call Thomas, "Earl the Pearl," but realized there's only one of those --former NBA great Earl Monroe.
"But you can be No. 2,'' Bradley told Thomas, so "Deuce" was born. Bradley also said if he had another son, he wanted to name him Deuce, which says a lot about his relationship with Thomas.
"Deuce is one of the guys I really took to and think the world of," Bradley said. "To see him playing at that level is great for him. He's playing with a lot of confidence. He's really on it.
"It looks like he's playing a little closer to the line of scrimmage, which shows he has a lot of confidence in the guys on the perimeter. He's just around the ball a lot more."
Thomas was asked how excited he was when Bradley got the head coaching job at Jacksonville
"I wasn't excited," Thomas said smiling. "I wanted him to stay here, but that goes along with being in the NFL.
"It's gonna be weird [Sunday] because of the relationship we built. I wouldn't say he was a father to me, but he was like an uncle. He just always believed in me."
Seattle cornerback Walter Thurmond feels the same way.
"When I was going through all my injuries, Gus never gave up on me," Thurmond said. "I really appreciated that. There are so many guys on this defense he made better, including me."
Bradley takes a lot of pride in seeing players like Thomas, cornerback Richard Sherman, middle linebacker Bobby Wagner and others become some of the most respected players at their positions in the NFL.
"Those guys are playing really well," Bradley said. "Dan [Quinn, the new defensive coordinator] and his guys have really got them flying around. They're impressive."
Quinn worked with Bradley for two seasons as Seattle's defensive line coach before becoming the defensive coordinator at the University of Florida.
Seahawks coach Pete Carroll brought Quinn back when Bradley left, a way to have a smooth transition with someone who knew Seattle's defensive system. Quinn has the same positive coaching style that Bradley shares with Carroll.
"Pete and I are very similar in many ways, but there are other ways we're different," Bradley said. "You probably could come [to Jacksonville] and see a lot of similarities, but some things are different in trying to stay true to who I am.
"It's important to be genuine with our guys. I try to be upbeat and positive. To go through this process that way is important to me. Our guys have really responded well."
Carroll hated to lose Bradley, but knew it was only a matter of time before Bradley became an NFL head coach.
"Gus is such a dynamic personality," Carroll said. "He's loaded with the mentality, the mindset, the communication skills and the sensitivity it takes to deal with people and in all areas. There was no question he was preparing to do this and he was ready to do this.
"I couldn't have been more excited for him. When coaches first come here to join our staff, I tell them, 'I hope I can help you be the best you can be and get whatever you want in coaching.' The whole process is preparing them for it if that's where they want to go. So it's great when a guy gets the opportunity."
Bradley basically is starting from scratch at Jacksonville. The Jaguars were 2-14 last season and have started this year 0-2.
"It's been a new challenge for me," Bradley said. "I feel my position here is to try to help everybody be at their best. I try to give our coaches an environment where they can excel, and that's the same thing we're doing with the players."
The Seahawks went 5-11 the year Bradley arrived, but improved to an 11-5 playoff team last season. Does Bradley use that as an example of how things can change?
"We don't talk too much about that,'' Bradley said. "Probably the last thing the players want to hear is about Seattle. For me, I reflect on times through my career. I was at Fort Lewis College and we got beat by New Mexico Highlands 70-50.
"Talk about taking it on the chin. It goes back to that when you're starting something. You take those things to learn and grow from it."
That's the message Bradley is hoping to convey to his young team. He believes they're embracing it.
"That's what I like about our team right now," Bradley said. "It hurts them when we don't come out with a victory. It really bothers them, but their attitude the next day is great. That's where we have the opportunity to get better."
Sunday could be one of those take-it-on-the-chin moments for the Jaguars and Bradley. Even if that happens, Bradley can walk away thinking, "I helped build that." Now he's trying to do it again.


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The science of soil sustainability and wine (in South Africa)
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Morgane Fleury on making Champagne sustainable
I recently met with the delightful and charming Morgane Fleury in London. We spent half an hour or so discussing sustainable champagne. How you define it, how you make it, and how you can sell it at 22-25 Euros a bottle and still make a living. She and her family are biodynamic and sustainable pioneers…Read more
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ABM continuously reviews the best practices in business and apply them in an appropriate manner on its own business. The GCG soft structure consisting of GCG tools and policies at ABM are constantly enhanced and have their efficacy reviewed regularly, to ensure that GCG implementation in ABM can be conducted optimally. ABM had the following elements making up its GCG soft structure:
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GCG Charter
In order to improve performance and compliance with implementation of GCG principles, the Company established GCG Charter as the main reference for GCG implementation in the Company's environment including stakeholders. GCG Charter was ratified based on Decision of Board of Directors No. 002/ABM-BOC-CIR/I/2013 dated January 31, 2013, jointly signed by Board of Directors and Board of Commissioners. GCG Charter is crystallization of GCG principles, the applicable laws and regulations, the Company's values, vision, mission, the best governance practices and strategic directions of Board of Directors and Board of Commissioners related to corporate management principles as well as serves as an umbrella in preparing policies and other technical regulations in the Company. All regulations, decisions or policies issued by the Company should refer to GCG Charter as standards and basic foundation in preparation. GCG Charter implementation is also aimed to ensure that every policy in the Company is prepared with approaches that are directed to encourage management to be able to perform check and balance in every business process at every level or management function based on GCG principles. GCG Charter will continue to be reviewed periodically to adapt to development and internal and external issues as the Company's efforts to achieve the best performance standards.
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Code of Ethic and Conduct
Since October 21, 2011 the Company has imposed Code of Ethics and Conduct ("COEC") as one of the Company's commitments to GCG implementation. This guideline contains compiled commitments consisting of ABM Investama's business ethics and work ethics of ABM Investama's members which were prepared in accordance with the Company's core values and leadership qualities to influence, shape, organize and transform behaviors in order to achieve consistent and conformed output to corporate culture in achieving the Company's vision and mission. COEC is applied to ABM Investama's members, which cover all ABM Investama's employees, Board of Directors and Board of Commissioners and to be also implemented by all ABM's stakeholders. All ABM Investama's members are required to sign and renew their personal commitments on an annual basis. COEC had some changes due to corporate governance development and company's current condition, on June 30, 2017, Board of Commissioners and Board of Directors of PT ABM Investama Tbk signed and imposed an updated COEC, as a replacement and refinement of the prior COEC after being conformed to development of current conditions.
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ABM Code of Ethic and Conduct
Board Manual
Besides stipulated in the Company's Articles of Association, duties and authorities of Board of Commissioners and Board of Directors are affirmed and detailed in Board Manual which governs specific GCG practices for Board of Commissioners and Board of Directors. Boards Manual contains agreement between Board of Directors and Board of Commissioners regarding duties, authorities and responsibilities of each organ of the Company to improve quality and effectiveness of work relationship among the Company's organs, apply GCG principles, build independence in decision making and perform their respective duties and responsibilities in accordance with expectations of shareholders and other stakeholders. Boards Manual established based on Decision of Board of Commissioners and Board of Directors of PT ABM Investama Tbk No. 004/ABM-BOC BOD/XII/2011 at the end of 2011 and had some changes with the latest changes on 22 August 2017 through Decision of Board of Commissioners and Board of Directors of PT ABM Investama Tbk No:009/ABM-RES/DIR/VII/2017 and No:032/ABM-BOC-CIR/VII/2017.
Board Manual
Enterprise Risk Management
The Company is committed to managing risks in a comprehensive and integrated way to protect and enhance values for all stakeholders. This has been launched since the beginning even before ABM Investama was established by TMT Group. In 2007, TMT formed Risk Management Committee to begin the process of risk management implementation. In 2010 Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) to manage the enterprise wide risks was instigated with evaluation and socialization until in 2011, ABM Investama's Risk Management Committee was formed.
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Then in 2011, I enrolled in Marinello school of beauty to get my certification as an esthetician. Little by little I started to extend my practice and build a clientele right from a small room inside my loft in downtown LA.
Overall, has it been relatively smooth? If not, what were some of the struggles along the way?
No, it hasn't been smooth at all. In fact, it's still a daily challenge to keep growing and defeating obstacles. From the financial aspect to finding a good team. Before I was able to build my 4,400 sq ft day spa, I was working in different industries to survive and pay bills., and of course this would force me to postpone my dreams.
It was very difficult for me not being able to give my whole heart and time to my life passion. I had to do it in order to just save money to fund my dream. Often I was sick to my stomach and worried as I was not earning enough income while pushing forward. It was difficult to find marketing money to promote my business or find anyone that will help me and work with me for a small pay or even barter with.
One of hardest things was finding a location to relocate my home spa into a real commercial location something more comfortable. For whatever reason DTLA landlords were only interested in renting to restaurants or bars. I was just this small girl who was running a small home spa and wanting to open a beauty/spa in DTLA. They didn't see me as a good tenant many times I thought I was being discriminated against due to my race and sex.
Some landlords that did offer to speak to me offered me such high rent prices that if I was ever to accept I would go out of business in six months. On one occasion a commercial agent that was taking me to see locations asked me to not mention to potential landlords about massage or spa, just to say I am searching for a location to do a beauty salon. I didn't understand why until a landlord asked me if I was going to open an illegal massage parlor.
It was a headache, but I wouldn't let anything discourage me from continuing to push forward. Finally, after my husband started showing up at meetings with me (he was BF at the time) things started to take a different tone, landlords would be more engaging and receptive to talk to him (not me) but him that at the time had nothing to do with the business just showing up with me, I realized I was going to have better chances of renting with him. So, I utilized that to my advantage and somehow allowed him to legitimize my business in their eyes.
One day we signed a lease and rented a basement in the historic core of downtown of LA. It was a lot of work and money. Meanwhile, while I waited for construction we needed to find a temporary location to operate from, so my landlord rented us a small utility storage or abandoned chimney room of 480sqft to operate from, this storage facility had no restroom, AC/Heater & or running water. But we made it work; the will was there, so we found a way!
Somehow, we persevered and were able to make that place an underground gem and speakeasy locale. We operated from the temporary spa until our new location was built. However, the horrors wouldn't stop; now it was with the city of LA permitting department, constantly delaying my plans, eating up my budget, day by day. We were making loan interest payments using the money that was borrowed for my actual business operation.
Desuar Spa – what should we know? What do you guys do best? What sets you apart from the competition?
DESUAR Spa is a day spa located in the historic core of downtown Los Angeles.
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Our spa is a place where you can spend a small time of your day to experience an amazing high-end therapeutic massage, body scrubs, facials, wraps, slimming treatment, spray tanning, waxing or soaks baths, without the guilt of breaking the bank. We specialize in many high-end, personalized treatments at a reasonable price.
There are so many mountains, yet so many proud moments too. Being able to convert "literally" an abandoned chimney room that was once a bird aviary into a spa; managing to "beat the odds" which were all against succeeding into something amazing and positive; having clients telling their friends about us and our unconventional and singular location.
And being aware and capable of hiring incredibly talented professionals from the local neighborhood of DTLA that have joined me on this journey. Our story, our location, our community spirit are all parts of DESUAR Spa that set us apart from the competition. Our clients become family, our location is absolutely unique, and our particular story is definitely one for the books!
- First time client enjoy a 50min Swedish Massage for $70
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WIE ILS 2019 Islamabad Section
An innocent newborn is subjected to a realm of great love, care and fantasy. In a world where it is all sugar spice and everything nice, what most elders forget to teach their children is the acceptance of the most important aspect of life. Can you guess what that is?
While everyone is busy celebrating success, there is a silent unheard voice that is always pushed behind the glitter and glamour. That voice? Yes, you are absolutely correct, it's the voice of failure. The voice of scars. The voice of the fallen. The challenge of getting back up. The beauty of struggle.
And so, while we cherish the success stories and the accomplishments, the truest of stories go unheard. Failure is what makes us human and failure is what keeps the fighting spirit in us alive.
WIE ILS'19 comes back with the very concept of voicing the unwanted, the unheard, embracing the less, the failed and the struggling. Contrary to the norm of focusing on the great, we're here to celebrate the wow factors of failures, challenges and struggles. This fall brings you an opportunity to be a part of the community that aims to create a stronger force of individuals who can fight bigger challenges and learn from their failures, avail and create opportunities, identify and bridge gaps, uplift each other and work towards crafting a beautiful Kaleidoscope of uniqueness and abstraction.
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"WELL, RE-A-LL-Y".newcastle wrote:
Given your obvious contempt for tourists generally you must be creaming your knickers at the prospect of the additional hassle they'll face.
I do hope that Newcastle will forgive me, but I feel that the above expression could only be given in reply to his statement by the late, great, Dame Edith Evens.
P.S.- Most of the Brits will get this, but the rest,...........perhaps not.


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WordPress Targeting Authors
Hi you guys,
So recently, a lot of writer, author, blogger, and book reviewers have had problems with WordPress shutting their blogs down. Per our terms of agreement, apparently we aren't allowed to post third-party links (even though WP gives us that option).
This means, as an author, if I link to my books on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Kobo, Goodreads, etc … I may be seen as breeching this agreement.
It also means that if I promote a fellow author, which I do often, and include links to their books, it might be seen as a violation.
If I post music videos (something else I do A LOT), I might be breaking contract.
Other book review blogs were shut down over the weekend for linking to external sites like Goodreads.
Several of them.
As with some of my fellow authors, I'm letting you all know this is happening. If you click on my blog at some point, and it's gone, it wasn't me.
If you are subscribed through WordPress to get new post notifications (A LOT of you are) that service will obviously end. If you are subscribed through email, you'll be fine, since I can forward the new blog I'll create on a different site if mine gets shut down.
If you are subscribed to my newsletter. You will get updates there to all Fire Born related posts still.
IF this happens, I will post updates to my new site's whereabouts on my Facebook Page (in my footer), on Twitter (@laneymcmann), and on my website at laneymcmann.weebly.com. Hopefully it won't come to this.
Writers/authors/reviewers are a community that depend on one another to get the word out about upcoming books, reviews, blog tours, writing tips … the list goes on. We work really hard at what we do (it isn't only writing books) and we depend on sites like WordPress to support those endeavors.
I've been with WordPress for over four years, and I have a ton of posts, both writerly, authorly (be quiet, it's a word), and musically, so getting shut down would be a big hit, but I'll deal if it comes to that.
Thanks to all the subscribers, you guys rock.
*** To any author/writer/reviewer who would like to read more in detail, go to JennyKellerFord.wordpress.com. She has two posts dedicated to this topic, one of which tells how to back up all of your content. I'd give you the links, but you know ….
Thank you, Jenny for all the alerts.
***** Also, I have a author spotlight post promoting Terry Rochenski's sequel to Eye of the Soul, which is scheduled to go live tomorrow. If it doesn't for some reason, please check out her new book!
October 15, 2014 | Categories: Writing | Tags: Author, Blog, concerns, laney mcmann, WordPress, Writer | 8 Comments
My publisher made me aware of an anti-bullying campaign happening across social media called, Writers Against Bullying, and has asked me to join in on the movement and speak up.
I thought for the sake of this post that I would look up the definition of bullying. Most people seem to assume it only, and I use the word 'only' very, very lightly here, means being knocked around. It doesn't.
The definition per StopBullying.gov defines bullying as the following:
Bullying is unwanted, aggressive behavior among school aged children that involves a real or perceived power imbalance. The behavior is repeated, or has the potential to be repeated, over time. Bullying includes actions such as making threats, spreading rumors, attacking someone physically or verbally, and excluding someone from a group on purpose.
I never thought I got bullied as a kid, and then I read this definition and realized I was wrong. Honestly, after reading that definition it would be safe to assume that everyone has been bullied at one point or another.
I write young adult fiction, and I remember being a teenager very clearly. Everyone talking about everyone else, spreading rumors, excluding people, making fun, it seemed so normal. Thing is, bullying can have life long, and sometimes devastating, consequences. When I was in middle school, a guy grabbed my butt in the hallway. I sank my nails into his arm, detaching his hand, and he called me a bitch and slapped me. Across the face. In a crowded hallway. And No One did anything. Including me. I was shocked and pissed and suddenly afraid. Too afraid to say a word to a teacher, or the dean, or even my mom. I didn't think that was bullying. But it was. Hell, when I was in middle school, no one even talked about bullying. I avoided that kid like the plague for two years in middle school.
Now, I'm a mom, and I dealt with my son getting bullied on and off from Kindergarten through Fourth grade. I was told by more than one teacher that, "Boys will be boys." Those words triggered the same anger I felt in the hallway when I was 13 years old. Boys will be boys. Boys can do what they want and not get in any trouble for it, because, you know, that's what 'boys' do. Thing is … it's NOT what all boys do, and it's NOT okay to use a cliche as an excuse for that kind of behavior.
After my son got punched in the stomach, I told him to fight back. He did. The bullying stopped. And that's the messed up part. As a parent you want your kids to be safe, follow the rules, do the right thing, but … when bullying keeps happening, and that's just the issue, it can and does in some circumstances, go on and on and on, what then? What's the right answer to tell your kid then? Be afraid? Avoid that other kid the way I did, always wondering when he'll do it again. Let him stare you down in the hallway? I told my kid to fight back after he'd been knocked around too many times, and the school did next to nothing, because by that point, I knew he had to defend himself or it would continue. Bullies like having the upper hand. It's a power trip.
I'm not telling anyone to haul off and hit someone, don't misread me. But we do need to teach our kids to speak up. Tell someone. I should have, and I think a lot of kids, like I was, are too afraid it will happen again, or get worse, if they say something. But it's never okay to lay your hands on someone. Guy, girl, kid, adult, alien, superhero, whatever, it needs to stop.
And sadly, I'm only talking about physical stuff in this post. Verbal attacks, being excluded, and singled out, can be just as bad, if not worse. As a girl, I know how mean other girls can be, so don't think I'm not calling the girls out, too. Girls should be supportive of each other instead of tearing each other down. I have never understood what that's about.
As writers we have a strong voice that can be heard by a lot of people, so this is a call to all you writers out there to get behind the #WritersAgainstBullying movement. Post pics on Twitter, Facebook, (your page and the Writers Against Bullying FB page), your blog, wherever you're on social media, and speak up.
August 22, 2014 | Categories: Writer, Writing | Tags: #WritersAgainstBullying, Author, Bullying, laney mcmann, Writer, ya fantasy author | 4 Comments
NEW RELEASE and Author Spotlight ~ Beasts of Burdin by Alexander Nader
Today, I have fellow author, and friend, Alexander Nader on the blog to talk about his newly released adult urban fantasy title, Beasts of Burdin.
First let's see what the book is about:
Release Date: February 10, 2014
Target Reader: Adult
Keywords: Urban Fantasy
Demon hunter Ty Burdin hung up his guns, knife, trench coat and fedora a year ago. Bags packed, hands washed of all demon politics, he's done. Forever.
In fact, to get far far away, he dragged Nora, his rockabilly secretary, from Miami to the Tennessee mountains where he's lived a life of peace—if peace can be defined as drowning in scotch and taking private eye jobs to keep the lights on. Jobs for real people. Not demons.
No demons.
He's retired from that. Remember?
Demon hunters aren't a dime a dozen, though, and when Ty's brother asks him for a favor—just one—what's a brother to do? Agreeing to take down one hillbilly demon shouldn't take that long. In. Decapitate. Out. Favor complete. Back to the office where Nora and his bottle of whiskey are waiting.
Unfortunately for Ty, staying retired doesn't seem to be in the cards, and an avalanche of bad luck draws him right back to an agency he despises and the career that nearly cost him his sanity.
This time, Ty has no way out and will have to face his own demons just to survive.
Yeah, it's a good read, but let's hear what Alex has to say about the series and other stuff:
LM: The story line around Beasts of Burdin contains a good number of demons. Did you pull from mythology, your imagination, or both?
AN: All of the demon names in B.o.B. are real and most of the abilities are too. I took some liberties with the physical descriptions to make them suit my needs. There really is a demon made of eyeballs, though. I didn't make that up. As soon as I read about it I was like, "I have to find a place for this guy".
LM: Researching is one of my favorite aspects of writing. It's crazy what you come across. Was is it the demons that inspired the story or something else? And I really liked Ty Burdin, he isn't your ordinary demon hunter, where did the idea of his character come from?
AN:The idea for the story came from a twisted version of a song lyric. The original lyric was, "The greatest trick the devil ever pulled was convincing me that I was him". I played around with that in my head until I ended up with, "The greatest trick humanity ever pulled was convincing itself the devil existed". From there it rolled into people creating demons with their minds. All of the demons just came from ideas. Human mythology is pretty deep, so when I needed a war-demon, I just searched until I found something.
As far as Ty goes, he is the adoptive child of this whole hard-boiled noir phase I've been going through lately. It started when I read a comic book re-imagining Wolverine as an old school private eye. After that, I read The Maltese Falcon and then moved on to Philip Marlow. The brutal honesty of the characters struck me enough to want to make that modern. Hopefully, that's what I've accomplished.
LM: I like the idea of reinventing a song lyric to suit your story telling needs. And speaking of writing itself, how long have you been writing? Did you always aspire to be an author?
AN: I was born to be an author! *Looks around to see if anyone is buying it* Nope. *Slumps* Well, I wrote a comic book about a cat with super powers in third grade and I may or may not have dabbled in some terrible song writing over the years. Other than that I started my first novel a little over two years ago. (Not Beasts of Burdin, it was actually the third novel I wrote. The first two sucked. (I put them in the corner to think about what they'd done)
I've always kind of jumped from hobby to hobby, but writing is the first one that has really felt right. It's the first thing I can actually see myself doing.
LM: 🙂 Looks like you found your calling. Any of those hobbies you care to share with your readers? And speaking of hobbies, what else do you do with your time when you're not writing?
AN: As a kid it was mostly extreme sports of one sort or another. BMX, rollerblading, snowboarding, skateboards. I was never any good with the board sports though. Most of my teens were wasted on video games and cars, if you can call that a hobby. Then it became guitar. I would probably still be playing guitar if I didn't hate the sound of my own voice. I go through spurts where I exercise a lot followed by long periods of physical dormancy. A little bit of everything really.
Nowadays, when I'm not writing I'm usually just trying to catch up with my wife and kids. I work a lot, so any time not working is family time. I'm currently learning a lot about Pokemon and Beyblade, while teaching about Mario and super-heroes. It's a pretty awesome trade-off.
LM: That's a great trade-off. So, for anyone who might not know, Beasts of Burdin is a series, can you tell us anything about book 2?
AN: Burdin 2 (Burdin of Choice) is done. When this is posted I think I will be working with the my publisher on the cover art. It should hit the shelves November 10th. It's definitely going to feel a little different, but the story gets bigger. There are more characters, more suspense, more intrigue, more jerkwaddery (<- I don't know how Laney feels about language on her blog, so that's a nifty little bit of self-editing.), more demons, more alcohol, and more cigarettes. Don't worry though, all of that stuff is in the first book too, there's just more in the second book. People will be able to pick up Burdin of Choice and feel like they were right where they left off; listening to the drunken ramblings of a vaguely retired demon hunter.
LM: Thanks for the self-editing on my account. 😉 I think we're good. Any tips you can give other writers hoping to be published one day?
AN: Write for you and no one else. When you stop worrying about whether or not someone will publish your writing is when you'll write something worth publishing. That's how it worked for me anyway.
LM: Couldn't agree with you more on that. Plotter or Pantser?
AN: Little bit of both. I make a thoroughly detailed outline of about twenty sentences and go from there. I guess I vaguely plot the entire book and then kind of pants the individual chapters. If that makes any sense.
LM: 'Pants' the chapters is one I haven't heard yet. 😉 Coffee or Tea?
AN: BOTH! Green tea only though, I'm not big on black tea anymore. I prefer my coffee with chocolate, but have been known to drink it straight, no chaser, when in a bind.
LM: Tea for me, unless it's iced coffee. E-Book or Print?
AN: BOTH. I like to have books on my shelves. It looks good and makes me feel all accomplished and such, but it's hard to argue the convenience of ebooks. I keep the Kindle app on my phone and try to sneak in a couple pages every time I'm waiting for something.
LM: Me too. Introvert or Extrovert?
AN: An introverted extrovert. HA! How's that for clarity. Yeah, I'm a little on the fence. About everything, apparently. Anyway, I seem to be okay at talking to people and functioning in groups, but I don't really like it and try to avoid it at all costs.
LM: I think that sways you pretty far into the introverted group, like so many writers. 😉 Thanks for taking time out to talk with me, Alex. It was fun.
Chapter 1
"Ty Burdin! Answer the phone already. It's your brother." The voice comes from the next room in a tone usually used by stress-fried mothers, not twenty-something-year-old receptionists. The harsh words crack through my whiskey-soaked brain like someone snapped a bullwhip in my ear. I pick my head up off the desk and wipe the drool from my mouth, as she bursts in the door.
"He's adopted, and good morning," I say, opening the drawer to my desk and digging through it.
"It's not morning. It's past noon, you lazy drunk." Her tone is accusing, but there's a slight smile to her ruby red lips. I really do think Nora gets enjoyment from trying to keep me in line. Her rockabilly style, all tattoos and polkadots, might scare some people off, but honestly, I think it's kind of cool.
"Fine, I was wrong about the time, but you're wrong, too," I say.
"Oh, yeah? How's that?" Nora kicks her hip to the side and props a hand on her leopard print skirt.
"I'm not drunk. I'm hungover." I pull out a flask full of scotch and take a long drink. "I'm working on getting back on track, though." I tip the flask toward her.
"I swear someone's gonna find you in a ditch one day." Her voice has a trace of concern, but it's mostly drowned out by annoyance.
"In my line of work, that's almost a guarantee. Now, can you tell me why you disturbed my ugly sleep?" Ugly sleep is a gross understatement. No amount of alcohol ever seems to drown out the vision of the young, innocent girl burned into my memory. The scene is even more ominous in my dreams than it was in real life.
A thunderclap breaks the silence of my memories. Nora stares down at me, hands stuck together. "Wake up, drunkard. Hartnet's been trying to reach you on the phone for the past fifteen minutes."
The pocket of my jacket buzzes, probably been ringing the entire time. Nora walks over to where it hangs by the door and withdraws the phone. "Jesus, Ty. You've got four missed calls, ten new messages, and over twenty emails. Do you ever check this thing?"
"No." I have the phone, but honestly, I hate it.
Nora sets the still ringing phone on my desk, puts her hands on her hips and, using only facial expressions, guilts me into picking up.
"Hello," I say into the phone that smells of smoke. I use my free hand to dig out cigarettes and a lighter.
"Ty! Finally, man, where you been?" Hartnet asks.
"Oh, you know me. I just got back from hiking the Swiss Alps with Edmund Hillary."
"Real funny, Ty, but I imagine you've been spending more time with Jim or Jack."
"God, no, I hate southern whiskey," I say. "I prefer a fine scotch, Macallan to be specific."
"You prefer whatever's in front of you as long as there's a proof label on the bottle," Hartnet says.
I don't have any argument for that. "So, what do you want?"
Here's my review of the book:
Still grinning.
I could say that the plot was tight, the story moved at the speed of light, and I liked the new approach on demons versus the world, and that would all be true, but even more than that— what kept me turning the pages was Ty. His voice is fresh and witty and sarcastic, and I found myself getting wrapped up in his words, the way he talked, the way he saw life. Really a great book that pulled me out of my own head and put me in someone else's. For me, that's the benchmark of a good story. Can't wait to see what Ty gets into in Burdin 2.
So go on, check it out for yourself.
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Alex lives in the tourist infested hills of east Tennessee with his amazing wife/muse and three superb children. He would tell you more about how awesome they are, but you probably wouldn't believe him. When he's not hanging out with them he's making pizzas. When he's not doing that he's working at a bookstore and occasionally he jots a few words down. He's a big fan of good music, good storytelling, and mixed martial arts.
He once wrote a short story about pirates to his wife via text message that blossomed into a full length novel and never stopped after that.
February 21, 2014 | Categories: Blog Tours, Giveaways, J Taylor Publishing, New Releases | Tags: Adult Urban Fantasy, Alexander Nader, Author, Beasts of Burdin, Book Giveaway, book tour, Fiction, J. Taylor Publishing, laney mcmann, Ty Burdin, Upcoming urban fantasy 2014, Writer | 1 Comment
TIED Blog Tour ~ Bloggers and Schedule
The blog tour for TIED is just around the corner, and I want to say Thank You to all the bloggers/reviewers who have signed up for the tour, as well as give readers (and writers) the schedule to follow if you want to check it out. 😉
We start on September 9th. The day TIED releases onto the masses. 😉
Here goes:
September 9:
J. Taylor Publishing
September 10:
September 11:
September 12:
September 13:
Where Fantasy and Love Take Flight
September 15:
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September 17:
September 18:
September 19:
September 20:
The Dream Weaver's Cottage (J. Keller Ford YA Author)
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September 30:
October 1:
October 2:
The Scribble's of Jocelyn Adams
October 3:
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October 8:
October 9:
If you are a blogger or a reviewer and you'd like to be a part of the TIED blog tour,
I still have a few spots available.
You can sign up here: J Taylor Publishing
Thanks again for everyone who is participating!!
July 31, 2013 | Categories: A Fire Born Novel, Blog Tours, Fire Born Updates, J Taylor Publishing, New Releases, TIED, Upcoming Releases, Young Adult Novels | Tags: Arts, Author, Bibliophilia, Blog, Book Launch, J. Taylor Publishing, laney mcmann, Readers, Reading, September 9, The Fire Born Novels, TIED A Fire Born Novel, TIED Blog Tour, TIED by Laney McMann, Writer, YA Books, YA Fiction, YA New releases, young adult book releases 2013, young adult paranormal romance, young adult urban fantasy | Leave a comment
The Only Thing That Can Make You A Writer …
Really, in the end, the only thing that can make you a writer is the person that you are, the intensity of your feeling, the honesty of your vision, the unsentimental acknowledgment of the endless interest of the life around and within you. Virtually nobody can help you deliberately — many people will help you unintentionally.
– Santha Rama Rau
*Originally posted October, 2012
July 26, 2013 | Categories: Quotes, Writing | Tags: Advice on writing a novel, Editing and Proofreading, Inspiration, laney mcmann, novel creation, Quotes, Writer, Writer Resources, Writers Resources, Writing, Writing process, YA paranormal romance author | Leave a comment
Imagination, Not Invention …
Only in men's imagination does every truth find an effective and undeniable existence. Imagination, not invention, is the supreme master of art as of life.
~ Joseph Conrad
April 9, 2013 | Categories: Inspiration, Life, Novel Writing, Quotes, Writing | Tags: Advice on writing a novel, Arts, Fiction, Inspiration, Joseph Conrad, laney mcmann, novel writing, Quotes, Writer, Writing Advice | Leave a comment
Wait … Should I Write That?
There is a moment now and then when writers may catch themselves and think … wait, should I write that?
My fellow writer, and friend, Elena Ransley wrote a post titled, Just because I write it, doesn't mean I did it.
I think her words are both honest and true. There is a fine line writers walk between fiction and fact. Fantasy and reality. So much of who we are is embedded in our stories. Our words, our voices, our hearts … our sometimes crazed imaginations. Elena writes, "Just because you write about an axe murderer, doesn't mean you are slightly unhinged and could lose it and carry out your protagonists actions in the middle of the night – just because you think it, doesn't mean you would do it."
People judge you as a person when you put your stories out there. And we can judge ourselves as words fly from our fingertips in a flurry of ideas. Whether you write horror or paranormal romance, people will either love your work and sing your praises, or wonder if you are indeed unhinged.
Does it matter? As a writer who has chosen to share their work with the world–it probably shouldn't. It's the risk you take when you decide to go public. It's the reason every writer hears those few words of caution, "Grow a thick skin. You're going to need it."
Not everyone will praise or even like your work. Some people may hate your genre, your ideas–your imagination. And they will judge you. But we can't please everyone and we can only write what moves us and hope our words resonate with readers.
So I leave you with this to ponder:
"Writers are not just people who sit down and write. They hazard themselves. Every time you compose a book your composition of yourself is at stake." ~E.L. Doctorow
So the question is, Are you willing to put yourself out there? It's the risk all writers have to take. The difference between owning what you love and hiding it. The difference between being public or private. Published or tucked away in a drawer.
SO WRITE ON WRITERS. Take your best shot. 😉
*** Re-posted from April 2012 ***
February 1, 2013 | Categories: Author, Inspiration, Novel Writing, Thoughts, Writer, Writing, Writing Tips | Tags: art, Fiction, laney mcmann, novel writing, The Fire Born Novels, Writer, Writers Resources, Writing, Writing Advice, Writing Tips, ya fantasy author, YA Fiction, YA paranormal romance author | 15 Comments
Still Aspiring?
Aspire: to long, aim, or seek for.
Aspire is one of those words with an embedded escape clause.
"If I really suck at this, or if I just give up, it won't matter because I'm only aspiring."
Do you love to write? Does it speak to you?
Then WRITE.
Aspiring isn't goal setting. It's an escape hatch. It is scribble, scribble, blah, blah … What was I talking about?
If you want to write then write. If you want to become an author work your ass off at it. It's hard and it will make you want to scream one second and cry the next. But writers write. It's what we do. Don't be afraid to put a label on it.
December 8, 2012 | Categories: Author, Inspiration, Writer, Writing | Tags: Advice on writing a novel, art, Arts, Author, Author of The Fire Born Novels, Chats and Forums, FAQs Help and Tutorials, Fiction, goal accomplishment, Goal setting, laney mcmann, Mailing Lists, Publishing, Word count, Writer, Writer Resources, Writers Resources, Writing, Writing Advice, Writing Tips, ya fantasy author, YA paranormal romance author, Young Writers, Young-adult fiction | 6 Comments
You're Not Working Hard Enough.
Like many writers, I have spent the last few years trying to 'do it all.' Whether I'm drafting another blog post, tinkering with Twitter, shouting out to writers on Triberr, checking my Facebook profile, posting on my Facebook author page, pinning on Pinterest, reading the dozens of emails I receive daily, or finishing my novel revisions, everyday is filled to the rim. In my mind, the most important of these is my novel. It's the reason for everything else. Yet everything else seems to overwhelm it most of the time.
I read all day long, in one form or another. In order to write well, you must read. A lot. Preferably in your genre, although reading in general is the point. I try to stay current with the latest books, all the advice on book marketing, social media reach, blog hits, and on and on. It's endless.
Yesterday I read an article that stated people aren't reading less in the digital age, instead people are actually reading more. Wanting more. More to download. More, more, more. Readers want books NOW. How are they reading them all? Who knows.
What it means for writers is what concerns me. Many authors are now attempting to hammer out three….four, five books a year to stay in the game.
The industry standard has forever been…one book per year.
ONE. Maybe.
But with the introduction, and popularity, of ereaders the standard is changing. Rapidly.
For me, and many others, that's an issue. Besides the fact that I write at turtle speed, and revise at snail, I've worked myself to near exhaustion trying to do everything, and be everywhere. How are we supposed to do it all? We can't. And we shouldn't try to either.
Balance is the key.
I've talked about balance a lot in prior posts, but I didn't know how to attain it. I've had to force myself to step back, and breathe. Step back and realize that NO ONE can do it all, and do it well. Not going to happen. Not for long anyway. I still believe that through all the chatter and advice, all the constant information flying everywhere, that our main goal as writers should be creating good content.
We can market until we are blue in the face and crawling. Put our names out everywhere and brand until everyone knows it. But none of that will matter if our books suck. Writing is hard enough without trying to master social media.
I know we as writers are a helpful and supportive group. We want to help each other succeed. We want to feel like someone else gets it, and we aren't wandering around alone searching for answers in the dark. So we read everything, follow a hundred blogs, and basically overwhelm ourselves with information. Not the best mindset to have when we are trying to write an 80,000 word novel.
Slow down. Really.
I don't have this thing figured out either, but it occurs to me that a few things are obvious.
**Write your books and write them well. No good book—no reason for social media.
**Write your blog posts, tweet your shout outs, engage. But put a time limit on it.
**Back to writing.
Remember the reason why you are doing all of this. Is it to write stories? To get lost in those worlds? Yeah? Go get lost then, and create the best worlds you can.
The other stuff at the end of the day is secondary. Important, yes, but still secondary.
So tell me, what part of this industry have you found the most difficult?
**first posted in May 2012 before I landed the book contract, so let's add that once thrown into the mix, things got busier. The difference? Now, I feel like everything else finally matters. 😉
November 26, 2012 | Categories: Author, Blogging, Editing, Inspiration, Publishing, Social Media, Writer, Writing | Tags: Arts, Blog, bloggers, Book, book marketing, E-book, editing, exhaustion, Facebook, goal accomplishment, laney mcmann, Pinterest, Reading, Revisions, Social media, Triberr, Twitter, Writer, Writers Resources, Writing, Writing process, Writing Tips | 12 Comments
You Have To Dream …
"You have to dream intentionally. Most people dream a dream when they are asleep. But to be a writer, you have to dream while you are awake, intentionally."
November 24, 2012 | Categories: Author, Inspiration, Writing | Tags: Author, Book Writing, Dream, Dream Sharing, Haruki Murakami, Inspiration, Interpretation, Japan, laney mcmann, novel writing, Psychology, Social Sciences, Wind-up Bird Chronicle, Writer | Leave a comment


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Release Date: Mar.21.2016
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Category: Helpless Heroines
Feisty redhead Elle just can't avoid ropes and gags, a problem shared with her friends!
Yep, Elle's in trouble again and this time buxom pal Blair Williams shares rope entanglement with her as they sit dangling their bound legs over the edge of a cafeteria table! Elle's dressed in a black-topped flower-print dress and heeled sandals that show off her red-nailed toes; Blair's more conservatively- clad in a dark blue dress and shining tan pumps. Both tape-gagged heroines vigorously contest bondage that finally restrains them barefoot on the floor, tethered on their hips and hitched to the table legs!
Delivering her lines with conviction, Chrissy Marie has apparently nailed her audition for the lead female role in a low-budget thriller. Chrissy's dressed in a tight blue top and denim shorts; with her flowing brown hair and sparkling eyes, she looks perfectly suited to play a spunky ingenue. But then the film's producer notes that there's a key scene in which she's tied up and requests Chrissy to test her reactions to bondage; she's reluctant at first but finally agrees. Seated bound on the couch, the buxom girl twists dramatically and wins raves from the producer -- but he suggests that a gag will help her to dig even deeper into the scene! As the unorthodox audition progresses, Chrissy's directed to slip her bare feet out of her flip-flops, then wriggle across the floor and attempt to activate a phone with her toes! The patient actress succeeds impressively, but is rewarded only by having her breasts bared, a development that leads Chrissy to wonder just how badly she wants this role!
Anyone who's encountered Amarna Miller knows that the sizzling Spanish redhead won't submit quietly to ropework domination! Her naked body efficently oppressed by knots, her lips sealed with duct-tape, and a crotch-rope snugly situated between her legs, Amarna throws herself around on her bed from knees to back to stomach! Despite her failure to loosen the ropes, Amarna's undiscouraged and keeps battling!
Elle's hoping to enjoy some girl time with her best friend Charlotte Stokely and their cute little protege Mackenzie Lohan, but their pleasant evening goes off the rails when intruders take control! Trussed-up in their bra and panties and gagged with black cleaves, the three barefoot damsels are compelled to kneel next to each other on a bed! After they're momentarily neglected, Elle, Charlotte and Mackenzie slide onto their stomachs and writhe desperately in futile attempts to free themselves!
The second act of their harrowing drama begins after Charlotte, Elle and Mackenzie have been stripped of their lingerie and sit naked, bound and tape- gagged on the bed with their backs against the wall! While Elle and Charlotte try to loosen each other's bonds, petite but feisty Mackenzie throws her legs across the bed's footboard as the first step toward escape. When they're busted by the shadowy villains, the trio's mobility is severely compromised by hogties that leave three sad young ladies squirming on their stomachs while three pairs of bare soles arch next to their bound wrists!
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By Diane Batshaw Eisman, M.D. FAAFP
I hate the sites that rate doctors.
They probably hate me too.
Received an email directing me to a rating site where I received as close to zero stars as I could get. I found it was seven or so years old. And, of course, I was trashed!
The rating stated that I was hard to find and that I did nothing for the patient. And, yes, the email offered to defend me ….for a nice price, of course!
Doctor Curmudgeon does not need to be defended.
But she can envision the future………………………………………
An idiot barges through the door, gets past the armed guard, over the trip wires and somehow does not set off the smoke bombs.
"Well, hello there, Doctor," says this stealthy, greasy looking individual. "I'm here to give you the help you really need."
I grimace
I glare
I glower
I cross my arms over my chest, take a firm stance and growl, "Get out,"
"Oh, doctor, please listen, this will only take five minutes and it's for your benefit."
"Out, I shout"
He comes a step closer.
"Are you deaf, you moron?" I screech. And when Doctor Curmudgeon screeches, everyone hears it.
He tries again. "But Doctor, your reputation is on the line. People give you terrible reviews. And we can monitor all this for you and make sure everything said about you is stellar."
I come closer to him, swinging my stethoscope as music from great old Westerns accompanies my Clint Eastwood sashay. I know my eyes are steely, because he begins backing away.
With his hand on the door, he tries again, "Doctor, please give us a chance. Your reputation is in tatters. It is all over the Internet."
I smile as I deliver my final blow, "What's the Internet?"
Doctor Curmudgeon® is Diane Batshaw Eisman, M.D., a physician-satirist. This column originally appeared on SERMO, the leading global social network for doctors.
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Ever since I was a child, I've dreamed of falling in love in Paris. It's cliché, I know, but my 10-year-old self was convinced the glittering lights of the Eiffel Tower might as well have been the Disney castle, and that a fairy-tale romance would ensue. Fast-forward to 2012, when I visited Paris for the first time with my boyfriend, and I'll admit that it wasn't what I expected. Braving selfie stick–touting crowds to climb 674 stairs to the top of the city's most iconic building didn't quite match the dreamy postcard image from my youth.
Since that moment, I decided to ditch the major cities and search for Europe's hidden gems: romantic piazzas with live music, quaint and quiet winding canals, wine tasting in France (as listed in this Burgundy travel guide), and whitewashed buildings perched on the shore of the Mediterranean without a tour group in sight. That, to me, is true romance. Whether you're planning a destination date with your S.O. or are looking for a little-known locale to spend some time solo, these off-the-grid European towns should be at the top of your bucket list. Forget the usual list toppers—this is where you should plan your next getaway.
See: Slovenia's capital might not have the romantic reputation of its neighbors Venice and Vienna, but Ljubljana (pronounced lub-lee-arna) is fast becoming a strong rival. A day spent wandering the cobbled streets reveals its charm: Traditional buildings flank the winding river that splits the town in two, while a majestic medieval castle perched on a nearby hill peeps above the treetops.
Do: Spend a night perusing the city center, stopping to watch musical performances in the main square and sampling chef-prepared dishes from the open-air market. The next day, venture to Lake Bled, a fairy-tale of a town less than an hour's drive from the capital, and hire a rowboat to explore the tiny island at its center.
Stay: Vander Urbani Resort, an ultra-modern design hotel that sits under Castle Hill on the banks of the Ljubljanica River. Despite its tradition exterior, the hotel suites feature mirrored panels, soothing gray and lavender décor, and views of the leafy cafe-lined streets below.
See: Love Croatia? Leave the Game of Thrones fan tours in Dubrovnik and set your sights on Kotor, a coastal town in Montenegro. The port town is surrounded by fortifications built by the Venetians, and it has glistening clear beaches sheltered by dramatic mountains.
Do: Choose your own adventure: Active couples should climb to the top of Kotor's fortification to watch the sunset over the brooding mountains atop the ruins. Consider yourself more of a foodie? Sample the local seafood in one of the many candlelit restaurants in the labyrinth of marble streets.
Stay: Rest up in Boutique Hotel Astoria, which is located in the 13th-century Buca Palace in the heart of Kotor's historic quarter. The nine suites have traditional décor, marble bathrooms, and exposed stone walls.
See: Lisbon might garner attention for its gorgeous tiled buildings, but there's a nearby town that outdoes the Portuguese capital in the romance stakes: Sintra. A mere half-hour drive from Lisbon, this stunning town is like a real-life fairytale, with colorful castles and moss-covered gardens rich in history.
Do: Sintra might be small, but there is a ton to do, so be sure to plan your time wisely. The best option is to hire a Vespa to drive to the many heritage-listed castles. Our favorite? Be sure to see the Initiation Well in Quinta da Regaleira, an 88-foot-deep well with winding underground passages that allow you to venture to the moss-covered base.
Stay: If you can spare the time, it's well worth staying in Sintra for at least a night. Go all-out on a suite at Tivoli Palácio de Seteais, a romantic five-star hotel with palatial interior design and views of Castelo dos Mouros and Palácio da Pena, two of Sintra's main attractions.
See: Often dubbed "Venice of the East," Piran offers a unique hybrid of Italian and Slovenian culture. Located near the Italian border, this Adriatic coastal town has one of the best-preserved historical towns in Europe.
Do: Piran's uncanny resemblance to Venice isn't a coincidence—the Cathedral of St. George is said to be modeled on the campanile of San Marco. Climb the bell tower for views of the terra-cotta–tiled roofs, and then enjoy an Aperol spritz at sunset at one of the many oceanfront bars.
Stay: You won't find glitzy designer hotels in this down-to-earth beachside town. Instead, opt for a B&B or apartment in the old town to feel like a local during your stay.
See: Don't get us wrong—Santorini is a destination every romantic should have on their bucket list, but if you've visited the whitewashed caldera, where to next? If flashy Mykonos isn't quite your scene, consider Paros. The large island—part of the Cyclades—boasts pristine beaches, traditional villages, and Byzantine ruins.
Do: Spend a day exploring the white-and-blue boutiques in Parikia, then take a boat to Antiparos, a tiny island off the coast with quiet beaches that is loved by locals and one of the oldest caves systems in Greece.
Stay: Retreat to one of the lush suites at Yria Island Boutique Hotel & Spa, located near Parasporos Beach.
See: Been to Barcelona? Add Seville to your travel itinerary. The Andalusian capital is blessed with gorgeous Spanish architecture, a thriving arts scene, and some of the best flamenco performances you'll find in the region.
Do: Head straight to the Alcázar. Listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site, the castle was built by the Moorish Muslim kings, and it has intricate mosaics, finely carved archways, and manicured gardens.
Stay: Make Hotel Palacio de Villapanes your base for exploring Seville. The luxury five-star boutique hotel has considered, refined décor with wooden doors, antique accents, and a marble bathtub from the 19th century.
See: You'd be forgiven for mistaking a photograph of Annecy for Amsterdam. After all, the small French town has similar canals and dusty-hued buildings, but that's where the similarities end. Located near the Swiss border, Annecy is a go-to for French vacations in both summer and winter; Lake Annecy is a startling turquoise color during these seasons, and the snowcapped mountains make this quaint town even more picturesque.
Do: It's hard to spend time indoors, given the beautiful natural surroundings. Start your day with breakfast at one of the lakeside cafés, and then wander the old town, Vieille Ville, to take a dip in the azure water while gazing up at the mountains.
Stay: Looking to splurge on accommodations? The Imperial Palace is for you. Situated on the banks of Lake Annecy, the über-luxe hotel has a Belle Époque façade and modern rooms with views of the picture-perfect lake.


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Cornetto wanted to engage a hard to reach teen audience whilst keeping to their core brand DNA. MOFILM created an anthology of short films called Cupidity, an anthology of 5 – 10 minute love stories for teenagers that were more 'Juno' than 'The Notebook.'
Over 3 years the series generated half a billion views with VTR's at an average of 3-5 minutes. It shifted brand love scores and ultimately re-positioned Cornetto as a snack for teenagers, not a bargain freezer fail-safe for mum's.
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Textiles, Fashion Merchandising, and Design
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Textile, Fashion Merchandising and Design
Body dissatisfaction, transgender, gender identity, body image, gender dysphoria
The purpose of this exploratory study was to examine how transgender individuals experience their bodies (e.g. body dissatisfaction) and how their body experience affects their shopping and clothing experiences. Clothing is often used as a way to define and express oneself. Therefore, if transgender individuals have a negative shopping experience and a negative outlook on clothing, it could make it more difficult to express their true identity. Society places extremely high expectations on individuals regarding appearance, which can be psychologically and emotionally difficult for cisgender individuals, but even more egregious for those individuals who do not fit society's conventional gender categories with respect to appearance and behavior. We used a sample of 250 transgender individuals, with 182 being female to male and 68 being male to female. The participants ranged from 18 to 74. Through a survey gender identity, body image, and consumer behavior were analyzed through multiple choice and open response questions. Many transgender individuals felt uncomfortable with their bodies and felt negatively about themselves. However, many feel more comfortable with themselves after transitioning or receiving some type of treatment or procedure. The data also revealed that there are very limited product options for transgender individuals and finding clothing that fits correctly is extremely difficult. Many transgender individuals feel uncomfortable shopping in public and trying on items in fitting rooms.


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The Pirates of Ersatz (Unabridged)
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Audiobook Summary: Murray Leinster, whose real name was William Fitzgerald Jenkins, was an award-winning American writer of science fiction and alternate history. In The Pirates of Ersatz , he presents a fast-paced, light-hearted adventure story with a touch of Monty Python and much derring-do. The hero, Bron Hodon, comes from a planet where there is only one vocation - space piracy. His dream is to become an electrical engineer so he makes his way to a planet with a "perfect society" and invents a power source that should benefit all. The perfect society does not appreciate it, accuses him of creating "death rays" and forces him to flee to Darth, a much more primitive planet. There, and in space, he undergoes a number of rollicking adventures that makes him wonder if space piracy - with a twist - might not be so bad after all. This tongue-in-cheek space adventure has often been compared to The Stainless Steel Rat by Harry Harrison.


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Shares of Aflac Inc. (NYS:AFL) edged higher in the extended session Thursday after the insurance company missed fourth-quarter revenue forecasts but its adjusted quarterly profit came in above expectations. Aflac said it earned $525 million, or 69 cents a share, in the quarter, compared with $2.6 billion, or $3.27 a share, a year ago. Adjusted for one-time items, Aflac earned $779 million, or $1.02 a share, compared with $633 million a year ago. Revenue reached $5.1 billion, compared with $5.4 billion in the fourth quarter of 2017. Analysts polled by FactSet had expected adjusted earnings of 94 cents a share on sales of $5.4 billion. Shares of Aflac ended the regular session up 0.7%.
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Christmas ass.
Because here at work we're do dependant upon candy to get us through the day one of our fearless leaders once gifted us with the Lab Ass who bore a sign stating: In case of emergency, break ass. He was stolen yesterday and returned today with this new festive attire, working lights and all.
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Do car accidents cause spondylolisthesis? Can back injury attorneys pursue compensation for the injury? Traumatic spondylolisthesis can be caused by a car accident. When it happens, back injury attorneys can pursue compensation to help clients recover from the injury. It is a condition that requires prompt treatment as it can lead to paralysis and permanent loss of limb function and mobility.
Understanding the Cause and Risk Factors for Spondylolisthesis
Stress fractures that force vertebrae out of place cause traumatic spondylolisthesis. In an accident, the fracturing of the pedicle, lamina, or facet joints allows for movement of the vertebrae. This movement compresses the nerves and it can compress the spinal canal itself. This can cause numbness, pain, and muscle weakness. The back injury can make sitting uncomfortable and walking difficult.
Elderly drivers, women, and those who are obese are the demographics at greatest risk. It's a common degenerative condition that worsens the older a person becomes. It's often a pre-existing medical condition known as isthmic spondylolisthesis. This is a condition that back injury attorneys can establish was exacerbated by an automobile accident. It's estimated that between 5 to 7% of people have isthmic spondylolisthesis. This is a small fracture within the spine, often between the L5-S1 vertebrae that is often undiagnosed. This is sometimes discovered when blunt force trauma occurs and pushes the vertebrae out of position.
Treatments for Spondylolisthesis
Spondyloisthesis injuries are rated progressively between Grade 1 and Grade V. A Grade 1 slip is up to 25%. This rises by 25% for each grade. Lower grade injuries typically involve bed rest, physical therapy, and anti-inflammatory medications. In higher degrees of injury, spinal surgery can be required to correct the deformity. This can include surgery to stabilize the spine, or surgery to fuse the vertebrae in position. If fusion is required, most patients recover within three to six months of the operation. In all cases, the severity of the injury, the age of the individual, and the individual's overall health are factors that determine whether or not a full recovery can occur.
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Baker McKenzie advised CRIF S.p.A. on the sale of the ACTion, Synergy and Achieve divisions of CRIF Lending Solutions, a wholly-owned subsidiary of CRIF S.p.A. These divisions were acquired by Thoma Bravo, a leading private equity investment firm, and will be subsequently merged with MeridianLink. The combined organization will be named MeridianLink, and will comprise approximately 1,200 customers and over 300,000 end users.
The Baker McKenzie team advising CRIF was led by corporate partners Steven Canner, Michael DeFranco and Tom Hughes, and included corporate attorneys Nicole Puza, Sara Ahmed and Josephine Bae; tax attorney Kai Kramer; intellectual property attorneys Pamela Church and Alysha Preston; compensation, employment & labor attorney Christopher Guldberg; and international/commercial attorney Adam Aft.