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What? Another release from Corsair already?! Nah, not to worry, our much feted US rockers haven't dashed one off; no this is a re-release of their previous second self-released EP, half an hour of music to let us know that they didn't suddenly materialise from nothing. The PR kind of lets you know that this is 'more proggy and more laid back than their debut full length but, if I'm honest I disagree a little. A touch.
It is different though; a touch more proggy in places but that's more to do with individual songs than overall feel and maybe and some passages in songs like Centurion and Burnish The Blades do seem quieter but equally they still let the twin guitars burst out. The song writing is here, too. No the biggest difference here for me is the production. Frankly it is just not as sympathetic as their full length is to their easy flowing style that can go from laid back, hazy lead work to full on twin guitars with a casual flick of the fingers. I think the word I'm looking for is harsh: Both lead work and all three vocalists have been given a kind of flavour that if it was in water would be described as metallic, but not in good way. More a hard distortion that does not suit the music.
That's the bad news. The good news is that quality shines through. The song writing, musical arrangements and musicianship is exemplary even here. When they go off on one like during the closing passages of 'Eyes Of The Gods' or the opening instrumental 'Wolfrider' you hear that distinctive Corsair sound as the guitars sing and harmonise together and bass and drums step beautifully into the space with more than just a solid rhythm but with melody and complexity too. Warrior Woman (no not the Jex Thoth song, though wouldn't that be an intriguing cover…) has that Thin Lizzy meets NWOBHM swagger and the epic 'Orca' has a suitably oceanic atmosphere to its rolling waves. It is still grand stuff.
If I had heard this first I would have been screaming for someone to give them more/better studio time and a more sympathetic production. As I know they got exactly that, I get less stressed and just want to hear more.
Which do you buy first? This or the full length? Well, both of course! But if only one fits your budget then get the full album then save up for this as it is every inch Corsair full of great songs and superb music to lie back in; well worth your attention for more than simply historical interest.
It really leaves you wanting more.
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More than one in 10 households in Barking, east London, has a dog, Experian's dog ownership report shows.
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Here are regulations and requirements regarding pool enclosures that are determined by your local township. Most townships base their code on the Building Officials and Code Administrators (BOCA) Code so codes may vary slightly from township to township.
The BOCA Code has the following requirements:
- Fence must be at least 48″ tall
- Minimum space between the lowermost top rail and the bottom rail must be at least 45″
- Some fence styles, if chosen, may have to be taller than 48″
- Spacing between pickets must be less than 4″ (a 4″ ball can not fit through)
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North Park is a diverse community centrally located in San Diego. Close to Balboa Park, it is home to many highly sought out neighborhoods such as Burlingame, Altadena and Morley Field. Within the past 5 years, North Park has experienced much growth and high demand for housing. Residents lucky enough to live there have just a short walk from hip eclectic restaurants and breweries. The North Park sign on University Ave serves as a benchmark for the center of the community.
North Park's neighborhoods are a mix of various architectural styles largely Craftsman Bungalows and California Bungalows. Many of these homes were designed and built by David Owen Dryden and the community has embraced the homes along 28th and Pershing Street, as well as Upas and Landis street, as the Dryden Historic District.
North Park's home prices are quite affordable. To many people's surprise, a one bedroom condo can sell for as low as $50,000 and as high as the mid $300,000's. Single-family homes in North Park start around the mid $100,000's and sell as high as $1.5M for a beautiful Craftsman home in the delightful district of Burlingame and/or Morley Field.
Looking for something fun to do? Visit Ray at Night held the second Saturday of every month. It is one of the longest-running art walks in San Diego. Still, need to get your art fix? Visit the wonderful Birch North Park Theater. Built-in 1928 the theater was fully restored in 2005. Its revival has injected a new life into the hub of downtown North Park. Or visit many of North Park's amazing restaurants and microbreweries.
The Farmer's market is also a wonderful regular outing for residents. Held every Thursday at the intersection of University and 32nd streets, the market features over 35 local vendors and fabulous locally grown produce, flowers and a wide array of homemade arts and crafts. If you are lucky, you might even catch some live music.
North Park is one of those special places that takes a lot of pride in its history, culture, and residents. Every December residents hold their annual holiday parade. With its strong sense of community, fantastic variety of restaurants, diverse architecture and close proximity to most of San Diego, most residents would say they would never want to live anywhere else.


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Red, White and Champagne for Father's Day
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This coming Sunday is that time of year when many fathers are honoured by their children. Here are three great, very approachable wines with some complexity that I suggest as gifts or for you to simply buy and enjoy. I have had the amazing opportunity to visit all these producers and I have found that they make wines that appeal to a wide cross-section of wine lovers. I think these three are fitting for Father's Day.
Cline Live Oak Zinfandel, Sonoma, California
One of the first wineries I ever visited on my wine journey, between 1999-2000, was Cline Cellars in Sonoma. I guess that's why I am always ready to try anything from Cline that I see pop up in Jamaica. As a newbie at the time, I found the Zinfandel very enjoyable, so much so that I bought a few bottles only available at the winery. I laid these bottles down for about five years and was surprised how amazing they tasted when I eventually opened them. This Live Oak Zinfandel is named for Live Oak Road in Oakley, California. The vineyards run adjacent to this road and consistently produce some of the most complex, concentrated and unique lots of Zinfandel. This Zin displays notes of sweet berries, spice, and blackcurrants. The wine has a firm, balanced structure of acid and fine-grained tannins.
King Estate Pinot Gris, Willamette Valley, Oregon
King Estate is another winery that my wife and I had the opportunity to visit and taste through their wines, several years ago. I was very happy to see their Pinot Noir and, more importantly, their Pinot Gris eventually make it onto the shelves in Jamaica. While most wine drinkers are familiar with one of Italy's most popular white wine varietals Pinot Grigio, its French equivalent, Pinot Gris (pronounced 'gree') is not so well-known here. Pinot Gris is usually made in a medium-bodied crispy clean style with some complex fruit on the nose and palate. The 2016 King Estate Willamette Valley Pinot Gris is a delicious alternative for a Pinot Grigio; whenever I pour this wine, folks always want to see the bottle to take a photo. King Estate's own tasting note says it all: "The 2016 vintage is a gorgeous, mouth-watering example from another stellar Oregon growing season. This has a pale straw colour with glistening edges. Aromas of ripe pear, fresh cantaloupe and honeysuckle fill the glass. Juicy flavours of just ripe pear, wild honey and pineapple are framed by a balance of viscous texture and clean, racy acidity. This wine will age beautifully through the next decade."
Champagne Taittinger Brut Réserve, Reims, France
Several years ago, a small group of us travelled to France to attend Vinexpo in Bordeaux. It is one of the largest exhibitions for wine and spirits professionals from all over the world. En route, we stopped in the Champagne region where we visited a number of Champagne producers, including Taittinger which put on a very special dinner party for all their visiting guests. One of the Champagnes that we thoroughly enjoyed was the Taittinger Brut Réserve which is a blend of Chardonnay (40%) and Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier (60%) wines from over 35 different vineyards and vintages. Taittinger Brut Réserve has a fine creamy mousse showing some stone fruit, grapefruit and mineral supported by crisp acidity; a delicious and delicately balanced elegant champagne, known for its consistently excellent quality the world over. Splurge a little on Father's Day!
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I'd like to welcome B.R.A.G. Medallion Honoree L. R. Trovillion to talk with me about her book, False Gods. L.R.'s love of the written word began at the early age of ten when she penned her first mystery "novel." Since then she's pursued degrees in Russian language and literature and has earned a living as a translator, teacher, reporter, and editor. When not writing, she's at work training and showing her horses or caring for her Maryland farm which she shares with her husband, daughter, and two dogs who think they run the place.
Lisa, how you discover indieBRAG
My friend, critique partner, and fellow writer, Susan Yanguas was awarded the indieBRAG medallion several years ago. It is a great program and I'm proud to be an honoree.
Tell me about your story, False Gods.
On the surface, False Gods is the story of a teen, Cory Iverson, with some confidence issues taking a run at qualifying for one of the country's most prestigious horse shows on a mysterious horse rescued from an auction. Along the way, Cory has to grapple with her own "demons," which are urging her to just give up, along with some other very troubling events including a ruthless competitor, loss of faith in her trainer, and some disturbing actions taken by family members. Beneath the surface layer, however, it is really a story that examines the nature of desire—whether it is a force for good or bad.
What should readers know about Cory Iverson
From Cory Iverson's point of view, she's been ripped out of her home in Massachusetts and stuck living in a new town in Maryland and attending a new high school because of her parents' recent divorce. She lives with her mother, who is still obsessed over the split and spends most of her time and energy finding a man to fill the void, and her sister, a driven ballet dancer who has her sights set on winning a spot in a top dance company. Cory doesn't see herself as particularly talented at anything—unlike her perfect sister—and fears her mother's criticism when she isn't good at something or worse, when she doesn't stick with it. Cory is a chronic quitter. It's not out of laziness, but rather out of insecurity that she just won't measure up to her own standards, or anyone else's. But there is one thing she knows she's rather good at—riding.
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This is a scene when Cory goes to visit her sister, Jess, in the hospital after she's collapsed. Cory has guilty knowledge that her sister has a severe eating disorder, but hasn't spoken to anyone about it yet. Jess has completely given up and is bitter and depressed. Here's their exchange:
"Okay, so what do we talk about now?" Jess's voice was flat. "Weather? How're your classes going? And what about them Orioles?"
Cory struggled against the gravity of the chair to move forward. She perched on the edge, her feet flat, ready to bolt if she had to. She didn't want to upset Jess, but she also didn't want to be goaded into her sarcastic game.
"Sure, school. We can talk about that. Not much new there, though. That skater kid who always wears the knit cap is still dealing in the lot behind the donut shop, and Charlene, the Color Guard Captain, is still a big—"
"Doesn't matter. I'm not going back," Jess said, staring at the ceiling.
Cory wasn't sure what she heard. "What?"
"I'm not going back. I decided. Especially not after this." She held out her arms, connected to tubes.
"Okaaaay." Cory grabbed a gossip magazine off the nightstand and thumbed through it. "What are you going to do, then?"
Jess sat up, propped on one elbow. "You know what? I don't care. For once, I don't have a plan. I don't have anything I have to do, and I'm enjoying it. I'm not going to intensive dance camp in Massachusetts this summer—that's for sure, especially not since dad refuses to let me live with him, for God's sake. It's not like I asked to move in with him forever." Jess slumped back against her pillow. "Asshole."
"That's what mom says."
"She's right. What a selfish prick."
"You could maybe still find somewhere to stay in Mass. We do have other relatives…"
"No." Jess slumped down. "I'm done with that."
"Done with what?" This conversation was taking a strange course.
"What do you mean? You can't be done with dance." The words ended, but the unspoken question, can you? hung in the air. Jess turned her face toward the wall with the high windows. The sucking air noise of a machine filled the silence.
Cory shifted in her chair. The fake leather squeaked. "Jess…" She didn't know how to finish. She didn't know how to start. She chewed on her bottom lip. "Jess," she began again, "I know you must feel really bad right now, but—"
"Actually, I don't." Jess turned back to Cory, her chin lifted high. "Actually, I feel great. I feel like a huge ton of crap has been lifted off my shoulders. I feel light, like I don't care about anything anymore and I can just sleep all day or get hugely fat or quit school or do whatever it is I feel like doing." She took a deep breath. "And I don't feel like doing anything anymore."
"But after all the work, all the stuff you've been though, you can't just quit!"
Jess let out an explosive laugh. "That's funny! You telling me not to be a quitter. Huh"—she tapped her bottom lip with an index finger in a mock gesture of deep thought—"guess I've finally seen the wisdom in your approach to life."
Cory slid away from Jess's physical presence as if her words, like small ice pellets, had been flung in her face. "What's that supposed to mean?"
"Oh, Cory, don't act all hurt and everything." Jess flipped the covers back and swung her legs over the side of the bed. Her feet, her horribly scarred and calloused dancer's feet, didn't touch the floor but hung like bruised fruit at the bottom of her stick legs. "It's not like you've never quit anything before," she continued. "Oh, except for when you never even try because you're scared of the consequences. Doing nothing is the same as quitting. Maybe worse."
Cory sat in silence. Her throat felt tight. The nurses' voices carried down the hallway. Laughter. Finally, Cory tossed the magazine she held rolled up in her hand back onto the bedside table. The dark ink had bled and stained her palms. She wiped them down the front of her pants.
"Okay." She slapped her knees and stood up. "Guess I'm outta here. I'll talk to you later." She headed to the door and pulled it open but hesitated. Jess sat resolutely silent.
"Bye," Cory said and left.
Outside Jess's room, the corridor seemed abnormally bright. She walked slowly past the open doors of other rooms, past the nurses' station, toward the exit sign.
Doing nothing is the same as quitting.
Jess's voice echoed in her head. Cory turned and went back to the desk where several nurses had gathered. A woman with a long gray braid looked up from the computer. Her black nametag was etched in white letters. She had a dimple in her right cheek when she smiled. Every detail seemed burned into Cory's mind as she opened her mouth to speak.
"I need to talk to someone. It's about my sister…"
What is Cory's relationship like with her sister, Jessica?
Cory admires her sister's dedication to the ballet and her single-minded goal of becoming good enough to some day land a position in a national ballet company, but at the same time she is annoyed by what she thinks is Jessica's self-obsession, her unsubstantiated worry about her career future, and her all-consuming drive. Cory wants to be more like her, deep down, but at the same time she takes every opportunity to ridicule Jess for those same qualities she envies. They are close in age but are total opposites: Jess is blond and thin, focused and confidant whereas Cory is thickly muscled, flits from one activity to another, and lacks self-esteem. They bicker and snipe at each other, but despite their differences, when challenged, the sisters will stick together and help each other out.
What is the history of The Enchanted Forest nursery theme park where a scene in your story takes place?
The Enchanted Forest in Maryland is the second oldest theme park in the U.S. after Disneyland. Opened in 1955, the park expanded at the height of its popularity when 300,000 visitors came annually. It appealed to families with small children because of its nursery rhyme theme, featuring fairy tale buildings and characters. Track rides were later added, including the Alice in Wonderland ride with teacup shaped cars. (The ruins of this ride are described in False Gods). In 1988 the park closed and a large part of it was used to build a shopping center. Interestingly, in 1990 it was one of the film locations for the movie "Cry Baby," starring Johnny Depp. For years, the buildings sat in the woods behind the shopping center, falling into decay and being swallowed up by vegetation. I knew about the park and had even visited once when it was open, so one day I went behind the stores of the shopping center and pressing against the fence, I could make out the eerie turrets of "Cinderella's castle," lines of gingerbread men holding hands, a decaying candy-covered witch's house and more. It was such a sad and poignant scene, symbolic of lost childhood. Everything was suspended in time, as if the caretakers just walked away and left it. I knew I had to find a way to include this Maryland icon in the book. Just this month, coincidentally, the last of the many buildings that could be salvaged have now been removed and restored at Clark's Elioak Farm nearby.
Is there a message you would like readers to grasp?
The message of the book is a simple one: Be determined and go after what you want in life, just be sure it also feeds your spirit. And, it's okay to try different things until you find it. As one character in the book says, "You quit out of fear. You change course out of self-knowledge and wisdom."
Who designed the book cover?
My cover was done by a very talented artist and photographer, Regina Wamba, of the company Mae I Design.
Where can readers buy your book?
False Gods is available on Amazon in both ebook and print versions. I also sell copies when I appear at book events or speaking engagements, which I love to do! In particular, I enjoy going to Pony Club, 4H, or other youth oriented clubs to meet young readers.
What are you working on next?
I'm working on something very different: the story involves a young woman's suspicious death in Baltimore hunt country in 1928. The investigation reveals plenty of people had sufficient motivation to want her dead, but was it really murder? Three individuals launch a quest for the truth, each with their own agenda. It's a detective story with a real twist!
Where do you like to write in your home and what is your process?
I have a nice room all set up for myself with writing books at hand and other inspirations, but more often than not I migrate to the dining room table to write. I like to be able to look out the French doors to the pastures to watch the horses while I'm waiting for inspiration to strike. More truthfully, the real reason is perhaps that I like being nearer to the coffee pot and refrigerator. As far as process goes, I find that I still gravitate to pen and paper when sketching out the story line and characters' backgrounds. I like to jot down scenes when they come to me, even if I'm not sure how they'll fit into the novel. I also make notes in the margins and draw arrows and generally scribble a big mess that somehow gets transcribed into the computer. From that first draft, I work on the edits. Over and over.
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We are delighted that Stephanie has chosen to interview L.R. Trovillion who is the author of, False Gods, our medallion honoree at indieBRAG . To be awarded a B.R.A.G. Medallion TM, a book must receive unanimous approval by a group of our readers. It is a daunting hurdle and it serves to reaffirm that a book such as, False Gods, merits the investment of a reader's time and money.


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I also wish to thank the fine folks at Shooters of Maumee, who were kind enough to reserve some lanes for us and gave us the royal treatment - see my review at Range Report: Shooters of Maumee. I think they installed some brighter lights for us, which was nice of them.
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"I've got a stack of numbers here, and I'm looking for Mad Jack."
Seeing that he's not a law enforcement officer with a warrant or eviction notice, I raise my hand.
"That's me," I say, without much conviction.
"You're Mad Jack?" He stares in obvious disbelief.
"For my sins, I am," I say, wondering if that's actually true or not. My head still feels a bit thick from the night before.
"Okay... you're Mad Jack."
"Yes, in point of fact, I'm Mad Jack. The one and only," I say, trying to put some conviction into my words. I don't know what the hell this kid expected, but clearly it wasn't a fat old man with a death dealing hangover and enough baggage to start some kind of Iwo Jima.
"You're number one," He shoves the appropriate placard at me and moves on. I accept the proffered numeric and look around vainly for a porter. Seeing none, I heft all my gear (it builds character!) and waddle inside.
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In truth, I didn't think to photograph most of my targets. My shooting was unremarkable (for me, anyway), although Solleks was kind enough to say that the targets looked good. The photo below shows the results of Big Nose Kate, my Springfield long slide .45, at fifty feet. The target on the right was shot two handed, slow fire, and the target on the left was shot one handed (primary hand), slow fire. All I can say is that I kept everything on the paper, and for someone who can barely see the target at 50 feet, that isn't too shabby.
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I put 60 shots or so through my .22 Ruger Mark II Government pistol, and was not happy with the results. I switched to my self-defense automatic, a Smith and Wesson Model 59 in 9mm, and by using fiendish concentration managed somehow to turn in a respectable score at 25 feet, and again at 50 feet. I'm happy with that, as the pistol is hard to shoot. It's got a stacked, high capacity magazine which results in a thick grip, and the trigger pull has a lot of slack in it, which is good for a combat pistol, but not so much for a target pistol (my opinion only, your sleeves will ride up with wear). Moreover, the chamber is high above the grip, and the 9mm ammunition has a nasty snap to it. This results in a recoil that makes the pistol jump and point at the ceiling. I have to really tie down on it with both hands to control it.
About this time Solleks and his wife Hot Stuff arrived and set up shop next door. Solleks is shooting at a giant, pink, silhouette target. I have no ideas about this, but after a few minutes the six foot target has a lot of holes in it, so I don't ask. Maybe I'm afraid of the answer.
As it turns out, Hot Stuff is a pretty good shot, and blazes away with a Glock .40. I'm suitably impressed, but it's getting on towards lunch time. I break out my pride and joy.
The acquisition of this pistol is a story in and of itself, and involves Shotgun Bob, Big Mike, and California Dave. I'm going to save it for another occasion. This revolver was given to me as a Christmas present by my brother, Shotgun Bob, and was engraved by RW of South Dakota. All the engraving was done by hand.
For those of you who don't know, the .45-70 is a rifle cartridge designed to take down a 2,000 pound animal. It's good for anything I'm likely to encounter in North America. It holds 5 in the cylinder, is single action, and is a real handful. It's generally recommended that you shoot it with a two handed grip.
|.45-70 by D-Max
I loaded up and torched off five shots, and didn't do too badly. The results can be seen below on the left hand target, shot at 25 feet, two handed.
|Left Side is the .45-70
|Solleks Shooting the .45-70
|Boy, This is Big!
We finished off shortly thereafter, and went to lunch. I had a good time, and I shot pretty well considering I'm half blind (the left half) and haven't shot at anything for several months. My thanks to the people who showed up and made this an enjoyable event.


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Actress Lee Ji Yeon Discusses Confusion Regarding Lee Byung Hun Blackmail Case, Displays Acting Range in Photo Shoot
Actress Lee Ji Yeon, not to be confused with the model Lee Ji Yeon involved in the Lee Byung Hun blackmail case, recently took part in a photo shoot for bnt International. The shoot consists of four concepts featuring products from brands LeShop, Naingirl, Stylenanda, and Andersson Bell. Each concept displays a different side to the actress, hinting at her talent for playing different roles.
Lee Ji Yeon has a very raw and sexy look in the first concept, wearing a basic white tank top and shorts along with heeled ankle boots and a sherpa-lined leather jacket. Her heavy eye shadow and wild hair give her a very edgy look.
The second concept displays the actress's playful side. Looking classic yet modern with her patterned knee-length skirt and slim, gray turtleneck sweater, Lee Ji Yeon captivates the viewer with her gentle poses and facial expressions. Her interesting accessories top it all off, and her red lipstick adds some pop to the grayscale look.
Lee Ji Yeon's innocent side shines through in the third concept with her simple poses and dreamy stares. Her black shoes and dark hair provide the only contrast to her white outfit and a blank backdrop.
In the fourth set, the actress radiates class in a black dress and gray, textured coat. Her angular poses and expressions in the shots portray a highly sophisticated, sexy, and confident woman.
In addition to the shoot, Lee Ji Yeon also gave an interview in which she said, "I want to use my strong acting skills to try a variety of different roles." When asked about the confusion surrounding her involvement in the Lee Byung Hun case because of her shared name with model Lee Ji Yeon, she replied, "It's such a common name so I didn't pay much attention to it. People who know me know that I didn't have anything to do with it, so I just laughed it off and moved on."


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Each drunk driving charge is classified as a misdemeanor or felony according to the severity of the circumstances surrounding the charge. Although both types of charge should be taken very seriously, a misdemeanor DUI charge is less serious for the defendant than a felony DUI charge. Felony DUI charges usually come about when there is an accident in which it is suspected that at least one driver was under the influence of alcohol and the outcome of that accident was severe.
Although the accident does not have to result in death, a fatal DUI accident will very often result in a felony DUI charge. That was the case recently, when a South Carolina man was charged with felony DUI after a pedestrian accident that resulted in fatal injuries to a 39-year-old man.
The Lexington man was driving down the road eastbound at a little after 10:30 at night. At the same time, a pedestrian was walking westbound on a sidewalk bordering the road on which the driver was traveling. According to authorities, the driver's vehicle allegedly left the road and struck the pedestrian. The pedestrian was pronounced dead at the scene of the accident.
According to authorities, the driver was not able to walk steadily and, according to witnesses, his vehicle had been weaving across the road shortly before the accident. He is being held without bond.
All of the aspects of this case, including the authorities' and eyewitnesses' accounts of the man's alleged behavior and driving, do not bode well for his case in defending himself against a conviction for felony DUI. But it is still very important for the defendant to have a rigorous defense on their side. Once the defense does the necessary analysis and investigation, they may be able to reduce the potential sentence or have the charges dismissed altogether.
Source: The State, "Lexington driver charged with felony DUI in Irmo pedestrian's death," Jan. 7, 2013


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5. Vril Society
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Vril is a substance described in Edward Bulwer-Lytton's 1871 novel The Coming Race, which was later reprinted as Vril: The Power of the Coming Race. The novel is an early example of science fiction. However, many early readers believed that its account of a superior subterranean master race and the energy-form called "Vril" was accurate, to the extent that some theosophists accepted the book as truth. Furthermore, since 1960 there has been a conspiracy theory about a secret Vril Society. Speculation on Vril has not ceased. The legend has received a further layer of elaboration from recent authors like Raymond Bernard who conflate Bulwer-Lytton's "Coming Race" with speculations about interior civilizations which live on the inside of the Hollow Earth. (The concept of a hollow earth was first advanced by Edmond Halley at the end of the seventeenth century.) By contrast, Bulwer-Lytton's subterranean people dwelt in caverns within the crust of a solid earth. The world of the Vril-ya is always described as being underground tunnels, artificially lit (using Vril). The book contains no suggestion of a hollow earth; theories of this kind are only found in subsequent works. Bulwer-Lytton makes many references to the scientists of his time such as Faraday and Darwin proving the existence of Vril.
3. Thule Society
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The Thule Society, was a German occultist and völkisch group in Munich, named after a mythical northern country from Greek legend. The Society is notable chiefly as the organization that sponsored the Deutsche Arbeiterpartei (DAP), which was later transformed by Adolf Hitler into the National Socialist German Workers' Party (Nazi Party). There is no evidence that Hitler ever attended the Thule Society. But there was great enthusiasm among Thule members for Hitler, most notably Rudolf Hess and Dietrich Eckart. The occultists believed Hitler to be the prophesied "redeemer of Germany". They were Hitler's first "disciples" and as such were crucial to his meteoric rise. A primary focus of Thule-Gesellschaft was a claim concerning the origins of the Aryan race. "Thule" was a land located by Greco-Roman geographers in the furthest north (often displayed as Iceland).The term "Ultima Thule" is also mentioned by the Roman poet Virgil in his pastoral poems called the Georgics. Although originally Thule was probably the name for Scandinavia, Virgil simply uses it as a proverbial expression for the edge of the known world, and his mention should not be taken as a substantial reference to Scandinavia. They identified Ultima Thule, said by Nazi mystics to be the capital of ancient Hyperborea, as a lost ancient landmass in the extreme north: near Greenland or Iceland. These ideas derived from earlier speculation by Ignatius L. Donnelly that a lost landmass had once existed in the Atlantic, and that it was the home of the Aryan race, a theory he supported by reference to the distribution of swastika motifs.
2. The Priory of Sion
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After the publication of the Da Vinci Code by Dan Brown, a great deal of interest in the Priory of Sion has been created. The Prieuré de Sion, translated from French as Priory of Sion, is a name given to multiple groups, both real and fictitious. Unfortunately for those hoping to find and join the Priory, it is claimed fictional by many. They say it was a hoax created in 1956 by a pretender to the French Throne, Pierre Plantard. Despite this, many people still continue to believe that the Priory exists and functions to this day. The authors of the well known book, The Holy Blood and the Holy Grail, misled by the hoax, stated:
1. The Priory of Sion has a long history starting in AD 1099, and had illustrious Grand Masters including Isaac Newton and Leonardo da Vinci.
2. The order protects certain royal claimants because they believe them to be the literal descendants of Jesus and his alleged wife Mary Magdalene or, at the very least, of king David.
3. The priory seeks the founding of a "Holy European Empire" that would become the next hyperpower and usher in a new world order of peace and prosperity.
1. Opus Dei
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Opus Dei is an organization of the Catholic Church that emphasizes the Catholic belief that everyone is called to holiness and that ordinary life is a path to sanctity. The celibate numeraries and numerary assistants live in special centers, while associates are celibate members living in their private homes. The order was founded in Spain in 1928 by Roman Catholic priest Josemaría Escrivá with the approval of Pope Pius XII. When Dan Brown's Da Vinci Code was published, it claimed that Opus Dei was a secret organization within the Church whose aim was to defeat the Priory of Sion and those who seek to uncover the "truth" about Christianity and the alleged royal bloodline of Christ. Outside of the book, there has been a great deal of controversy over Opus Dei because of the strictness of its religious structure. The Catholic Church forbids secret societies and membership in them, and Opus Dei investigators have frequently debunked claims that this organization is acting in secrecy to further a sinister agenda.


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I was just told by my dentist that I need three cavities filled, two teeth crowned and two root canals. We're talking at least $10,000 here, probably more. But who has that kind of money these days? Looks like pretty soon I'm going to have to go toothless. But I won't be alone. 99% of the rest of America may be facing toothlessness too. What an ugly country we will become — nothing but gums.
Also, I pretty much can't afford to travel any more, but that's okay. Scottish journalist David Pratt now does most of my traveling for me — and sends his reports from all corners of the world back to the Glasgow Sunday Herald, which then forwards them to me.
Pratt's latest report is from the slums of Nairobi, Kenya, where women and children live in such unbelievable poverty that even I can't believe it. As part of a series entitled "Women of the World's Worst Slums," Pratt spells it all out for us. http://www.heraldscotland.com/news/home-news/the-women-of-the-worlds-worst-slums.16118795
"I wanted to find out for myself what it's like for the women here who lead a life of fear, unremitting toil, and who worry constantly over the disease and hunger that stalks their children. In the back alleyways of [Nairobi's two largest] slums I was to meet four such women, young and not so young. What follows is a glimpse into their hopes, fears and above all fight for survival in the heart of this human abyss."
The first woman that Pratt interviewed was 21-year-old Purity Atieno, who lives in little more than a wooden crate, in a neighborhood flooded with human feces, sewage and rats. Hardly out of her teens, Purity is already the mother of three sons. Pratt didn't actually comment on whether or not Purity's babies were a result of her having to sell her body in order to buy food, or of the constant rapes perpetrated against women here night and day — but he did state that she constantly had to deal with the rapists who prowled through her community each night.
Next, Juan Gonzalez of "Democracy Now" interviewed Yanar Mohammed from Baghdad, who informed us that Iraq is currently one big hot mess as a result of Junior's stupid and unnecessary war. "And the biggest loser out of all of this are the women…. At a women's organization, we daily meet women who are vulnerable to being bought and sold in the flesh market. We see widows who have no source of income, and nobody to get them IDs for themselves and their children, because they have been internally displaced. So poverty and discrimination against women has become the norm."
She then goes on to state that there is now a whole generation of women in Iraq who are totally illiterate — as compared to all the many female college graduates there under Saddam Hussein. http://www.democracynow.org/2011/12/16/iraqi_womens_activist_rebuffs_us_claims
And then there's the good old USA. I don't have to travel widely here at all — because I can see what is happening to women in America just by traveling to nearby homeless encampments. And a lot of women at the encampments are toothless too, just like I'm going to be soon.
And if Republicans have their way, American women will also be hungry, illiterate, jobless, barefoot and pregnant as well.
But as Martin Luther King Jr. once said, "Let us realize the arc of the moral universe is long but it bends toward justice." Isn't it time that freedom's arc started bending toward justice for women too?
No, ladies, that arc is never gonna bend toward us voluntarily. If we ever want that to happen, we alone are gonna have to stop the killing, stop the raping, stop the war machine and stop the war-on-women all by ourselves.
And to paraphrase a famous cautionary quote about Nazis, "First they came for our daughters — and I did nothing. Then they came for the crones and then they came for all women. And I did nothing. And now there is no one left to reproduce the human race." Too bad for you.
PS: So how, exactly, will we women — never outnumbered but always out-gunned — still manage to fight back? Perhaps by copying guerrilla tactics used recently by Occupy Portland: Retreat and advance like the wind, don't ever let them pin us down — and do it all to music, especially rock and roll. http://www.portlandoccupier.org/2011/12/15/occupy-portland-outsmarts-police-creating-blueprint-for-other-occupations/
PPS: Forget what I just said. If we women ever do start to fight back against injustice, then every woman on the planet will be instantly labeled a terrorist — not to mention being charged with committing "economic violence," whatever that is.


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Farmville 2 Sheep Shearing Station is a new feature that will be added this Tuesday in the game. Players will have the chance to build the Sheep Shearing Station with parts from friends. Once you collected enough parts, you can now complete the Sheep Shearing Station with the help from your friends as builder. The goal of the Sheep Shearing Station feature is to hold 4 Sheep Shearing sessions. This feature will be available on July 18th.
- Build the Sheep Shearing Station.
- Invite friends to build your Sheep Shearing Station.
- Host 4 Sheep Shearing Sessions!
- Win great rewards!
Here's the list of materials you will need to collect to build the Sheep Shearing Station.
Wool Baskets
Shed Coverings
Shearing Brooms
Here's a look on a completed Sheep Shearing Station.
The goal of the Sheep Shearing Station is to host 4 Sheep Shearing Sessions.
Key ingredients for the Sheep Shearing Station:
- Thimble
- Darning Needle
- Crochet Hook
- Shearing Brace
- Soft Fabric
- Rough Bristle
- Linen String
- Number Stamp
- Coil Spring
- Comb Teeth
- Carved Hook
Baby Florida Cracker Mini Cow
Florida Cracker Mini Cows


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Ch. 1. The End Times Will Be Tumultuous
The End Times Have Commenced
Perhaps this is a good time to take a look at what the nature of the "end times" is, why chaos is erupting around the globe, and what our appropriate response might be.
"The end-times have well and truly commenced," said Ag-Agria of Sirius earlier this year, "and you have our assurance as always that the outcome is pre-ordained. The Creator as you might say, has the last word and it is absolute Law." (1)
Patricia Diane Cota-Robles captures some of the fear that many people may have when considering the end times:
"In the deepest recesses of our hearts, we have always known that this time would come. World religions and prophecies throughout the Ages have all talked about these 'end times.'
"What Humanity is experiencing now has been referred to time and again in various ancient scriptures as the 'time of [weeping] and the gnashing of teeth.' Despite that ominous description, ALL of us volunteered to be here during this purging process." (2)
However, while terrestrials look to the Bible to explain the end times, the galactics explain that Biblical prophecies are not going to happen. Here for instance is SaLuSa on the subject:
"Others who expect a different scenario will cling to what they believe, until it becomes apparent that there is a New Age coming into existence. Fear will be replaced by faith in the Plan of God that is destined to bring you joy and happiness. It will be clear that your future is to lift up out of the darkness, and that a pathway has been created to the higher realms.
"Gone are the prophecies that told of vast physical changes and the death of millions of souls, as you are stepping onto the path of Light that ensures the minimum effect upon you. You have created the opportunity for such changes, and Heaven has responded by moving you out of the lower vibrations." (A)
And here is Kryon:
"This is an age with no ancient prophecy. There is no prophecy you can find anywhere that explains what has happened in the last few years, and no prophecy about what humanity is about to do. No prophet was able to go to the other side of the veil and bring back this information, for what you're doing on this earth has never been charted before by anyone.
"How many years do you have to be in this energy before you see it, dear ones? History is not going to repeat itself any longer. What I mean is that the cycle of consistent, old energy ways is being broken. What about the quatrains of Nostradamus? They're not happening. What about the verses of Revelation? They're not happening.
"What happened to that great prophecy about the Armageddon? It's eight years past due, did you notice? It's not going to happen, either. All of the drama surrounding it, with all the stories and prophesies, are going to fall on the floor – it's not going to happen. So many have been waiting for this catastrophe, and it's not going to happen." (X)
Kryon explains that the Earth follows a different timeline as a result of the galactics' efforts and our awakening:
"History will not repeat itself. You have moved off of the groove where those things take place in that fashion. Dictators will not begat new dictators. Hunger and famine will not begat new hunger and famine. There is a change at hand, and history will stop repeating itself. It's a new energy, if you've noticed." (Y)
Back in 2008, St. Germain explained how this leaving of one timeline and creating a new one happened. He couches his explanation in terms of a leaving one grid of consciousness and taking yp another:
"You're going to see things that you have never seen before, and it doesn't have to affect you. It doesn't have to throw you off. Actually, it really can't, because you've let go of power. You've come back to you, the Source, the God within. You've gotten yourself off of the grid, so to speak, the grid of Old Energy human consciousness.
"Remember we had to tear some of you off the grid about three years ago! Let go of that grid of human consciousness, even the grid of spiritual consciousness, because you are your own grid. So while you're going to see these things around you, they are not going to affect you because you're not holding onto power like others in the world are right now." (Z)
While we may look upon these times with fear, the galactic response is much different. Said SaLuSa of Sirius in August of this year: "As we approach the end times, excitement grows on our ships." (3)
Why? Because he continued, "the end times will bring Ascension, regardless of what takes place in the meantime." (4)
Matthew Ward, a terrestrial spirit, described in March of this year what things looked like from the higher dimensions which terrestrial spirits and galactics together occupy. What he saw was a growing awakening of people to the light and a reconciliation of light and dark.
"What we see in your tumultuous world from our vantage point … are [on the one hand] the results of lingering greed, violence, and anger and fear about loss of control; and on the other hand, growing numbers of individuals who are awakening into higher spiritual awareness and helping to propel Earth into lighter density planes.
"In a universal context, this is the reconciliation of dark and light—or negatively and positively charged energy streamers—into balance, wherein all is light.
"A more down-to-Earth explanation is, more and more soul searchers are 'seeing the light' and taking charge of their lives with renewed strength of spirit." (5)
In January of this year, Diane of Sirius predicted that "the months ahead promise to be extremely tumultuous and quite sensational. The tide is turning and the flotsam and jetsam of centuries of war and destruction are to be cleared away. In its place shall grow the structures of peace, and the restoration of all that will create a path to your glorious future and happiness." (6)
SaLuSa called it this August the "last fling" of the dark "as their plans fall apart, and very soon we shall be able to make ourselves known to you. Where you now see decay and ruin, all shall be renewed and Mother Earth shine out into the firmament as she once did in her prime." (7)
Much is happening that is "hastening the end of the rule by the dark forces, but true to their colours they needlessly fight to the end. Their days are numbered and many revelations about their illegal operations are waiting to be announced to the world. The truth has to be established for your understanding." (8)
The end times, though tumultuous, Atmos of Sirius says, "will indicate the way your lives will eventually change…. Both the dark and the Light have recognized the coming end of the cycle." (9)
The dark forces still cling to the belief "that they can stall your progress, and the final act of Ascension," says Atmos.
"Their actions have been planned and calculating, but they have reckoned without the power of the people. You have gloriously risen above their fear-laden traps to prevent you lifting up your vibrations. You represent a power that operates at a conscious level, and as long as you keep focused on your vision you will be invincible." (10)
What are the dark's plans for this upcoming period, their last fling at global domination and enslavement of Earth's population?
(For Chapter 2, see https://sbeckow.wordpress.com/the-end-times/ch-2-the-darks-plans/.)
(1) Ag-Agria, Feb.16, 2009 at http://www.treeofthegoldenlight.com/First_Contact/Channeled_Messages_by_Mike_Quinsey.htm.
(2) Patricia Diane Cota-Robles, "This is Our Moment!" Mar. 6, 2009, at http://spiritlibrary.com/era-of-peace/this-is-our-moment.
(A) SaLuSa, Dec. 15, 2008 at http://www.treeofthegoldenlight.com/First_Contact/Channeled_Messages_by_Mike_Quinsey.htm.
(X) Kryon, "The Shift is Here," Oct. 20, 2008, at http://www.kryon.com/k_channel08_Chile.html.
(Y) Loc. cit.
(Z) St. Germain, "Farewell to Power," Oct. 4, 2008, at http://www.lightworkers.org/content/48796/farewell-power-adamus-saint-germain.
(3) SaLuSa, Aug. 3, 2009, at http://www.treeofthegoldenlight.com/First_Contact/Channeled_Messages_by_Mike_Quinsey.htm.
(4) SaLuSa, June 29, 2009, ibid.
(5) Matthew's Message, March 10, 2009, at http://www.matthewbooks.com/mattsmessage.htm.
(6) Diane of Sirius, Jan. 16, 2009, at http://www.treeofthegoldenlight.com/First_Contact/Channeled_Messages_by_Mike_Quinsey.htm.
(7) SaLuSa, Aug. 14, 2009, ibid.
(8) SaLuSa, Aug. 3, 2009, ibid.
(9) Atmos, Jan. 28, 2009, at http://www.treeofthegoldenlight.com/First_Contact/Channeled_Messages_by_Mike_Quinsey.htm.
(10) Atmos, Jan. 28, 2009, ibid.
(For Chapter 2, see https://sbeckow.wordpress.com/the-end-times/ch-2-the-darks-plans/.)


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I'm late, I'm late, for a very important date! Make your sock bunny for your own rabbit-hole story time at home.
These wonderful sock bunnies are made from mens heavy long socks. Easy to make, they are a lot of fun to create! Therese will provide buttons for the eyes, embroidery thread, pompoms for tails, wire, string and needles.
Mini-makers can be accompanied by an adult for no extra cost!
What to Bring
- A heavy long sock or $2 cash and this can be provided for you in the workshop
- Any pieces of cotton fabric & lace you want to dress them with
- $3 cash for softy toy filling that will be provided in the workshop


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Friday, October 4, 2013
Que Pasa?
What's happening???????? In Spanish, if you want to ask someone what's happening, you say que pasa....or que paso. If you're from Texas this will automatically remind you of a song by the Texas Tornadoes called Hey Baby Que Paso. It's certainly not George Strait by any means, but fun to listen to just the same.....ESPECIALLY after a few beers or a bottle of tequila! I don't "do" tequila, but have been known to sip the subs at times - and then I can really belt out that song! LOL!
Look at all the layers on this card!!!!!! Yikes!!!! For me, this is a ton of them I know - but it was a fun card using that image from Stitchy Bear. He's really ready to party - or maybe he's already partied a bit too much! I layered it up with a bunch of scrap paper and colored him in Copics. I even made a little banner out of snippets so I'll enter this in the challenge at Pixie's Crafty Workshop.
Hope this card takes you into a fun weekend......but don't hit the tequila too hard!
Thanks for stopping by........
30 comments:
- McCrafty's Cards said...
Brilliant card Lynn, I like the image the colours and the bunting.
Kevin xx
- October 4, 2013 at 6:42 AM
- Donna Hanley said...
Wow, Lynn, this is a lot of layers but you did it beautifully. Darling image. I would like to receive a recording of you "belting" that song out some day. LOL
- October 4, 2013 at 7:24 AM
- Monica said...
Hi Lynn, you had me in splits - wish I could watch a video of you after a coupla drinks lol.
This guy sure has enjoyed himself much and seems quite sozzled. Lol. SUPER colouring. And I love the layers of blue. The banner is wow. Loving all the bright colours here.
And Tequila reminds me of my hay days - what fun with lime and salt and tequila shots.
Have a happy weekend full of laughter,
- October 4, 2013 at 7:26 AM
- Anne Temple said...
This definitely made me smile first thing in the morning. Love it! Great design and a fantastic way to use up scraps.
- October 4, 2013 at 8:03 AM
- Tammy said...
Wow, what a fun card! Love all the layers and the fun colorful background, especially the banner, perfect for the handsome gent!
- October 4, 2013 at 8:12 AM
- Benzi said...
What a fun card, Lynn, and so colorful. Your banners finished your card off perfectly. Hope he makes it through the party. Ha
- October 4, 2013 at 9:09 AM
- Di said...
Brilliant Lynn!! Love all the layers and such a fun image too - err, including the Tequila, hic! :))
I fixed your link hun, it was 'cos you'd linked just your blog URL and not the actual post. Click on the post title for the URL in the top bar to change - that's what you copy and paste. Mr Linky thinks you're trying to link the same things twice but it takes n me seconds to sort out so don't fret!
Hugs, Di xx
- October 4, 2013 at 9:10 AM
- Mary Marsh said...
a fun card Lynn and I love all the layers-you side banner is perfect for the vest your cowboy is wearing
- October 4, 2013 at 9:38 AM
- Tammy said...
Oh he is just too cute! Fabulous coloring and I love all of the layers!!
Tammy x
- October 4, 2013 at 12:50 PM
FAB-ulous card!! I love this little guy Lynn-look how tightly he is holding that bottle LOL!
Such gorgeous colouring :)
Have a lovely weekend,
Nessa xx
- October 4, 2013 at 2:48 PM
- Ellen Taylor said...
Love all the layers and fun colors! Fabulous image and banners! Your cards make me smile Lynn!
- October 4, 2013 at 5:37 PM
- Carol L said...
OMG, give me a few sips of wine and I think I'm a rock star - so I can only imagine what the tequila would turn me into! LOL This is such a fun card and I love the vivid blue colors with the green and a pop of red here and there! SOooo.....Que Pasa?? :)
- October 4, 2013 at 6:14 PM
- Davi said...
Fab card Lynn! All those "layers" with the tooo fun image and sentiment are GREAT!! Have a wonderful weekend and watch those suds :)
- October 4, 2013 at 9:34 PM
- Joan Ervin said...
I wouldn't want to meet him in a dark alley unless he is willing to share that bottle....LOL!!!! This is sooo cute, Lynn, and sooo Texan!!!
- October 4, 2013 at 10:39 PM
- Erum Tasneem said...
absolutelu brilliant!
- October 5, 2013 at 3:12 AM
- paige said...
Lynn, I'm picturing you drinking the suds and belting out a song - LOL! great card! I'm a fan of layers and of your creations!
- October 5, 2013 at 5:46 AM
- MaryH said...
This _is_ so different from your usual clean, classic style, but Oh, I do like it a lot. Very colorful with this Grumpus character, and I love the way you have all the layers & places for the eye to wander & enjoy. Loved the layout and your banner. See, you are great at all kinds of styles, my friend! TFS & Hugs
- October 5, 2013 at 9:19 AM
- Shawna said...
Gosh, was hoping for a little video of you belting out that song! :-)
This card is waaaaayyyyy cute Lynn!
- October 5, 2013 at 9:20 AM
- NanaConnie said...
This is just too funny, Lynn! It looks like he's not only had his full share of tequila but yours as well. Love all the layers -- and not just layers but patterned paper, too! Fabulous coloring.
- October 5, 2013 at 10:48 AM
- CarlaKH said...
hehe love this...and that song brings back memories growing up in Texas!
- October 5, 2013 at 11:15 AM
- Marilyn said...
Fab image Lynn and such a fun card. Great colouring and I like those little banners. I can just about see you belting out that song!
- October 5, 2013 at 4:53 PM
- kiwimeskreations said...
Fun card Lynn - and sooooooo many layers ;-). Gasp - you have a fabulous card here.
- October 5, 2013 at 5:56 PM
- Bonnie said...
LOL, he's a party animal for sure! I love his vest! That's some fancy coloring!
- October 5, 2013 at 7:10 PM
- Jessi Fogan said...
Friday was National Vodka Day according to Facebook, so I was celebrating with that ;) I feel like tequila would get me arrested. Love this hilarious looking guy! And it needed the layers - it looks awesome!
- October 6, 2013 at 6:54 AM
- Shelly Schmidt said...
You find the best images! I love your coloring- so vibrant- Fantastic card! No singing by me this weekend- maybe I should give it a try today...hehehe
- October 6, 2013 at 2:04 PM
- Nancy in Iowa said...
Love all the lively coloring you use on your cards. Love that you sing lively too given the proper amount of happy juice! Cute card - funny 'confession'!!
- October 6, 2013 at 7:03 PM
- Deepti said...
Lynn, even with so many layers, this card doesn't look cluttered at all. I think you are awesome with both CAS and Layered cards :)
- October 7, 2013 at 9:22 AM
- Margaret said...
Love every single layer of bright colors on this fun card!!
Had to go to you tube and check out the song! I can see where you would have a lot of fun with that one!! My parents had a record of them, but I didn't remember that song.
- October 8, 2013 at 8:22 PM
- Karen Howard said...
I love everything about this, the image, sentiment, layout...
Hugs, Karen
- October 12, 2013 at 7:26 PM
- Laura said...
Que pasa!!!!! Lynn I love your Fun card. Oh boy I grew up listening to my dad sing that song after a few drinks. He loved playing the guitar. And there was a few I remember and this is one of them. Btw I enjoy all your cards you been creating. Hope your doing well! !
- October 19, 2013 at 12:19 AM


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Justina Ireland
Release: April 2, 2013
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The Goddess Test meets Dexter in an edgy, compelling debut about one teen's quest for revenge… no matter how far it takes her.Review:
Cory Graff is not alone in her head. Bound to a deal of desperation made when she was a child, Cory's mind houses the Furies—the hawk and the serpent—lingering always, waiting for her to satisfy their bloodlust. After escaping the asylum where she was trapped for years, Cory knows how to keep the Furies quiet. By day, she lives a normal life, but by night, she tracks down targets the Furies send her way. And she brings down Justice upon them.
Cory's perfected her system of survival, but when she meets a mysterious boy named Niko at her new school, she can't figure out how she feels about him. For the first time, the Furies are quiet in her head around a guy. But does this mean that Cory's finally found someone who she can trust, or are there greater factors at work? As Cory's mind becomes a battlefield, with the Furies fighting for control, Cory will have to put everything on the line to hold on to what she's worked so hard to build.
Vengeance Bound is a a young adult book by new author Justina Ireland. This book deals with mythology and the Furies, those angry, angry ladies who like to punish those they feel are wicked. This is a dark and fun read, with some faults for sure, but I enjoyed delving into Cory's world
Cory is a human girl living with two Furies inside (and occasionally outside) her head. Ever since the Furies found her, she's had a rough life - on her own - filled with killing, running, and hiding. We meet her right after she has moved to a new town (for most likely the hundredth time) and is starting at a new high school. We experience Cory's gruesome past through her memories throughout the story and go along with her as she navigates small town high school life during the day and small town murder at night. The author balances well the time spent in high school with the time spent on the more Fury-focused plot. I enjoyed some of the drama going on around Cory while at school, although I think I kept trying to read more into every little side character that came along.
The Furies have quite the desire for murder and send Cory little hints about the local low-life men they want her to execute. She finds them, reads their crimes in their eyes, and then kills them using some special Fury abilities and weapons. The problem Cory faces is that she doesn't really want to be an executioner anymore and she's worried about the power the Furies are gaining. Every kill seems to feed their strength and Cory worries that she will eventually lose herself to the Furies. It's a very believable predicament.
Where this story stumbled for me was in the last one-third. As Cory's personal life starts to take off a little the story starts to fall a little flat. With regard to the love interest, things went from zero to sixty mighty fast. I liked the character, I just felt like the story became slightly different once their relationship really started to blossom. The ending of the book was also a little too "tied up neat with a bow" for me and after enjoying the darker parts of the story I was a little disappointed with all the sudden happiness. Some pieces of the ending were also just too convenient and I feel like things could have been wrapped up better.
Vengeance Bound's portrayal of the Furies is probably my favorite that I've read. Ireland writes them as manipulative and properly murder hungry to a degree I really enjoyed. She was not afraid to make this book full of darkness and death, as per a book featuring the Furies center stage. I also liked that two of the three famed Furies were possessing a regular human girl and the story as to why this was possible and what happened to the third real Fury. I thought this was an original take on the myth and added something different.
Recommended for fans of: mythology, Furies stories, dark YA, and Dexter.
This review is based on an advance copy provided by the publisher
3.5 / 5 stars


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All three Rotary International service clubs (Sunrise, Grand Cayman and Central) have seen recent change overs in the presidency of their individual club. Business Editor Lindsey Turnbull meets with Michael Levitt, president of Rotary Sunrise.
Philanthropic background
From a young age Michael Levitt was exposed to commitment to the community via the philanthropic presence of his family.
"My father died very young but was a force for good in our hometown of Thaba Nchu (Black Mountain) in South Africa's Free State. My mother was busier when she retired than when she worked, devoting herself to both the Jewish community in which we lived, the local hospice and also Befrienders International (formerly known as The Samaritans).
My uncles and cousins were all Rotary members, so the act of helping the community was very much ingrained into our family's culture," he explains.
Although back in South Africa Michael was not a Rotarian, he was part of a very important group called the Reach for a Dream foundation, helping out youngsters with life threatening illnesses to fulfill their dreams.
Having arrived in Grand Cayman six years ago, a chance meeting with Rotarian Geoff Mathews was a turning point for Levitt.
He says: "Geoff was selling raffle tickets and I asked what they were for. Once he explained they were Rotary I was happy to oblige. Sensing my interest, Geoff suggested that I come along to one of Rotary's meetings, which I duly then did."
Although he had heard about Rotary and its good works, Levitt says that he did not really appreciate the breadth of the club's work until he became a member (upon invitation only).
"I had a general understanding, especially when I began to attend meetings regularly (a pre-requisite for actually joining). Once I had become a member I got to appreciate why Rotary is called Rotary International, because its reach to help the needy goes far beyond these shores only," he comments.
The introductory period is a time during which would-be members are required to attend at least four meetings in a two-month period (meetings take place every Wednesday at Grand Old House from 7am until 8am and only stop for Ash Wednesday and Christmas).
Levitt says this period is an important time for potential members to see if they can commit to this demanding schedule and it also gives existing members the chance to see if the prospective member will fit in.
The development of Rotary
The demographics of Rotary clubs have changed quite dramatically over the years, Levitt says. It was only in the late 80s that women were permitted to join and Levitt says that the clubs used to consist of mainly the top bastions of industry.
"Years ago if you had a lawyer or an accountant in the group they would have to approve anther individual in the same profession, usually at a lower level to theirs. Gradually, however, Rotary has opened up to a much broader membership as it recognises how the world has changed," he explains.
Even so, Rotary tends to attract those individuals who are in senior positions within their organisation. "They tend to be in a strong position to mobilise resources when need be and they tend to be more flexible in their hours. Rotary membership requires considerable dedication, which takes up a great deal of time."
Cayman's oldest Rotary Club in Rotary of Grand Cayman, which celebrates its 44th year in 2010. Levitt says it tends to represent the very top industry leaders within Cayman. Rotary Central represents a strong showing by Cayman's merchants and was chartered around 24 years ago. Rotary Sunrise is the newest Rotary club, having been formed in 2002 out of a need to reduce the size of the existing clubs.
"We have a really good mix of members, most of whom are young. The average age of a Rotary Sunrise member is just 42 years. Women make up around 38 per cent of our membership and about one third are Caymanians."
Quick move to the top
Levitt joined Rotary Sunrise just four and a half years ago and so his move to president has been remarkably swift.
"I was required to oversee two projects almost as soon as I joined and I think my reporting skills (I have a management consultant background) were very much appreciated," he says.
"I also became quickly involved in the District Conference, which was held in Cayman in 2007 and co-chaired by Rotary Sunrise's president-elect at the time, Rosie Jamieson. She asked me to be her secretary after my assistance to her during the District Conference. I also went for training in Florida for the Rotary Leadership Institute with Rosie and the District Governor Alastair Paterson. I think all these efforts showed my commitment to the club."
Focus on youth
Under Rosie Jamieson's presidency, Levitt says the focus for Rotary Sunrise turned toward literacy, especially for the young. During a brain storming session last year with leaders in the club Levitt says the focus moved more specifically onto the youth, and even more targeted, on youth at risk in the community.
"There are lots of great programmes out there for achieving youngsters with strong family guidance such as Junior Achievers and the mentoring programmes; however we wanted to focus more on young people who tended to fall through the cracks," Levitt says. "So we began by supporting a youth camp in July, working in tandem with the government's Youth Services Unit."
Rotary Sunrise also supports Rotaract, its service club geared toward the 18 to 30 age group or "Rotarians in training" as Levitt calls them.
"They are a great source of information because they are much closer to the age group with whom we are trying to forge links and assist," he confirms.
As a result, a think tank has been formed looking specifically at youth projects with representatives from Rotary Sunrise, Rotaract, the Youth Services Unit, as well as invited guests such as Rotary Sunrise honorary members David Baines, commissioner of police and Margaret Ramsay-Hale, chief magistrate. This think tank will assist Rotary Sunrise with its projects moving forward.
Projects include the opening of a brand new recreational park in Spotts Newlands, which includes a half-sized basket ball pitch, free WiFi internet access, a sand pit and recreational play area.
"We really hope that young people can enjoy hanging out here after school to play basketball or perhaps use the Internet in a place of safety," Levitt says.
A new photography competition will also be launched on 10 October, called '10 ten 10', and will invite young people up to the age of 18 to take photographs with the theme of The nature of Rotary in mind.
It is anticipated that this will be a joint venture with the National Trust and hopefully the National Gallery also. Rotary Sunrise intends to provide disposable cameras to all young people interested who do not own a camera. They also hope to give training on the art of photography to youngsters.
A book that weaves into its story line the four way test (see sidebar) by which each Rotarian "lives or dies" and which is geared toward children is given to all year two and three students in the Cayman Islands. Levitt says that a committee, headed by Rotarian Marilyn Connolly, is looking to produce a Caribbean version that Rotary hopes it can sell to other Rotary groups in the district as a fundraiser.
Showing great heart
Levitt is a big believer in showing congratulations where it is due, so under his presidency he has developed the Heart of Rotary award, complete with a specially crafted pin, which can be given as frequently as weekly to Rotarians nominated by their fellow members who have done particularly great work.
"It has been my pleasure to award this firstly to past president Winston Connolly for the great work he has done as well as our president-elect who has worked extremely hard as the club's welfare officer for the past three years. Subsequent club recipients have been past president Woody Foster and director JD Mosley-Matchett," Levitt states.
Fundraising in the form of raffle tickets and games nights is the mainstay of funding for Rotary's projects. Levitt explains that administration costs of the club are never taken from fund raised monies.
"We raise funds for administration by paying dues, as well as various fines and raffles," he explains. "One hundred per cent of funds raised go towards projects."
Rotary is an international organisation and therefore there are many projects ongoing for which funding is needed, primarily in Haiti, Honduras and Jamaica. Levitt says that about $30,000 is put aside for community service, youth and literacy projects each (i.e. a total of $90,000), while $30,000 is also earmarked annually for overseas projects.
"Although Cayman is generally more fortunate than most countries in the region, it works both ways," he confirms. "When Hurricane Ivan hit Grand Cayman in 2004 we received around $1.2 million in aid from regional Rotary clubs."
Levitt is anticipating a very busy year during his tenure as presidency, with much to achieve. If his passion for Rotary is matched by all the other members they will no doubt have much to celebrate a year from now.


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St. Herman's Blue Hole National Park and a tragically cool coffee shop
On the second day with our rented motorcycles we planned to ride out towards Belmopan from Hopkins to visit St. Herman's Blue Hole Park. We skipped the complementary breakfast at Hopkins Inn cabana and decided to try out Thongs Cafe across from Alternate Adventures. From Hopkins Village to St. Herman's Blue Hole park is a LONG ride. Much longer than we anticipated and more challenging than we expected (hills, one-lane bridges, oh my). But definitely worth it. The Hummingbird Highway is known for the beautiful landscapes and picturesque mountain views…Read More


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Krisztian sent me some more photos from his diorama, this time with better light and more details.
I hope you enjoy it .
We are a group of Enthusiasts from all over the world, mostly Germany, who create historical battles in scale 1:72. As we do this since more than 10 years we thought it is time for our own blog. Being a historical enthusiast I wanted to fulfill my dream of producing my own figures in this scale too. So I started working with several sculptors to produce exotic figures in 1:72 which I fear nobody else would bring on the market.
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Goodbye plastic-filled gift bags. Hello beautiful book party packs!
Tired of handing out party bags full of plastic toys or sweets at your child's party? Give a book instead! Our 10-book party packs make beautiful party gifts for your child's guests. And at only £3 per book, they're also great value. We've hand-picked three perfect gift books so there's something to suit any child between 3 and 9 years old.
The Magic Word is an ideal party gift because it's the story of a little girl who has to write her name on all her thank you notes before she's allowed to play with her birthday presents. She tries a short cut — and colourful mayhem ensues! Perfect for 3-6 year olds.
The Giant Panda Party is also a perfect present because it's the story of Edinburgh Zoo's two most famous residents — and one of them is having a birthday! 2-6 year olds will love meeting the zoo's animals and joining in as they all sing happy birthday, each animal in its own special way.
Thorfinn and the Awful Invasion is the first book in David MacPhail's funny, illustrated, action-packed series about a young Viking who isn't the rough tough warrior his dad wants him to be! Perfect for 6-9 year old readers who love Horrid Henry and Diary of a Wimpy Kid. Includes fun features like collectible trading cards, puzzles and games like 'Discover your Viking Name'.


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Independent UK Book Publishers
by Robert Burns
This book is the autobiography of Robert Burns, who joined the Cameron Highlanders in 1914 and went off to fight in World War One, surviving the Battle of Loos in 1915 and the Battle of the Somme in 1916. He lived to be almost 105 years old and as such became the oldest surviving member of the Camerons to have fought in The Great War.
Robert never underestimated his good fortune in surviving when so many of his comrades fell and in his latter years he devoted himself to keeping their memory alive.
Robert lived to be 104 years old, the oldest surviving member of the Cameron Highlanders to have served in World War I. His longevity also made him something of a celebrity and, despite his advancing years, he was frequently to be found in attendance at a wide variety of social functions, from Buckingham Palace garden parties to memorial services at the Cenotaph in Whitehall, film premieres in London's West End or charity concerts in his home town of Glasgow. Wherever he went, he was a popular and respected figure.
This book records his First World War experiences in detail and also sketches in some additional facts about his post-war career in the entertainment business and the many activities of his long retirement. From it, a portrait emerges of a remarkable man who – with energy and enthusiasm – packed an impressive amount of activity into a long and eventful life. He is an inspiration to us all.
Robert died in October 2000, just a few days short of his 105th birthday. He leaves behind a proud family and a great many friends, who will always remember him with the greatest of affection.
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We arrived late last night in Syracuse.
We're living in a hotel and visiting with my aunt and uncle who live nearby.
Sweet people from our church here (that we have yet to meet), left us a darling welcome basket at the front desk. (Thank you!)
I felt grateful (once again) for kind people and an instant church family.
Our good friends in Philomath just texted Todd a picture of boogers on the wall of our old girls' room. They are cleaning our home for us and knew we'd get a good laugh.
I love those booger-cleaning folk.
I miss them.
I miss me.
I will say-- EVERYONE and their mother in law told me how beautiful up-state New York is. EVERYONE said I would love it. I listened, but I did not believe them.
Deep down I knew Oregon was the most beautiful place on Earth.
Guess what?
It is really, really charming here.
Really, corn fields, rolling hills, green, prancing horses, darling New England style houses, beautiful.
It's literally breath-taking.
I still haven't seen inside my new house, but looking over our land brings tears to my eyes.
As we drive around I just keep whispering to myself loudly so I can hear, "This is a place you would dream about!" They have horse and carriage crossing signs. I get to live the small town life I've always dreamed of- it is a gift. This place is my Daddy Warbuck's mansion. I really think I'm gonna like it here.
I feel in my soul that it is a blessing to live here. I feel so grateful for the people who created such a beautiful home for me to raise my family in.
I will baptize you in pictures once my life slows down.
Today-- I feel tired but grateful to be alive.
I'm still sick to my stomach. Before I left they had me get two bags of IV saline solution to combat my dehydration. I feel a lot better not dehydrated, but I'm still loosing fluid faster than I can drink it. That scares me a bit.
My kids are doing amazingly wonderful. They are normal good kids. I'm afraid we will all destroy each other if we don't get some form of normal soon. They start school next week and it doesn't look like we will be closing on our house anytime soon. Blah.
I have more help than I deserve. At a time when I want to wear black yoga pants, avoid showering and watch reruns of Say Yes to the Dress, I'm making first impressions. I'm surrounded by people and decisions when I want leftovers and a long, quiet nap. I really don't want to need help. I want- to fall asleep for this trip and wake-up when I'm "there". Are we there YET?
Do you know my baby is almost 3 months old? Even as I'm whining about timing, I feel God's touch in my timing. His plan is always better than mine. I remember that..
I feel so odd driving around streets that are so unfamiliar but will soon become my everyday.
I feel a bit like a child on Christmas morning. I'm surrounded by gifts-- new people to meet, places to see, stores to learn, country roads to drive down, a home to create...
Christmas morning and I just want to sleep in. (I'm not quite finished with my gifts from last year). I think by Valentine's day I'll catch the Christmas spirit. Sigh.
Everything is New here.
New York is stunning.
And I am really (at least trying to be) excited to be here!
Life is good!


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Residents who live on De Achterhorst, Reelaan, Drienerbeeklaan and Langenkampweg on the campus are able to request an Internet connection by fiber glass, called Fiber to the Home (FTTH); the LISA can activate this connection.
The advantages of an FTTH connection are:
- 1 Gigabit. The glass fiber reaches a speed of 1 Gigabit, much higher than ADSL or internet by cable.
- Direct connection on UTnet. With glass fiber your are directly connected to the UTnet.
- With a glass fiber connection, you will have access to IPTV.
You will receive high-quality television and radio transmissions on the computer. With a separate "set-top box" you can also receive IPTV via your television.
An FTTH connection can be requested using the self-service portal
The UT charges no connection costs for a glass fiber connection. You can find more information about the rates on the self-service portal.
An FTTH connection can only be requested by residents who live:
- on De Achterhorst
- on Reelaan
- on Drienerbeeklaan
- on Langenkampweg
In addition, the general network rules apply:
- The computer must have adequate security measures.
- The user is responsible for data traffic from his/her computer.
- When determining improper use, the University of Twente is entitled to shut down the computer from the network.
If transferring from the UT's ADSL to the glass fiber connection, the FTTH connection will be activated within two weeks. The transfer will be arranged in such a way that double subscriptions will not have to be paid. The connection is delivered to your meter cupboard.
Canceling the glass fiber is done by contacting the Service Desk ICT. A term of 1 month applies for canceling. The glass fiber modem is on loan and must be collected.
The support of glass fiber connection is done by both LISA and SNT. LISA is responsible for connecting an disconnecting the glass fiber connection, as well as for the operation of the glass fiber modem. SNT is the first point of contact for helping with problems such as registering devices, advising on the choice of your own (Wi-Fi) router, or setting up.
For contact information of SNT see http://www.snt.utwente.nl/
Should you have any questions about the FTTH connection, please first of all read through the FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions) or contact the Servicedesk ICT.
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I took the venue photos for Cabana Pool Bar just before their opening to the public. This is another great club brought to you by Charles Khabouth and the INK Entertainment team. Check out the pics and stay tuned for more.
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